Fastener
US10760610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B7/068
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a fastener, such as a bolt or a nut, for fastening a wheel to a vehicle, comprising: a body comprising: a cap receiving portion, a threaded portion and a central axis; and a cap, arranged to be received by and cover said cap receiving portion characterized in that said cap receiving portion comprises a recess or a protrusion against which said cap can be deformed, or has been deformed, such that said cap forms a mutual matching protrusion or recess, wherein said recess or protrusion of said cap receiving portion has a longitudinal extension essentially parallel to said central axis. The present invention also relates to a method for assembling a fastener.
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