Fastener retention device for a guard cover
US10773369B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B5/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cover (30) for concealing one or more components (20) of a power tool (10) presented herein. The cover (30) can include a through recess (52) between an inner surface (702) and an outer surface (708). The through-recess (52) being arranged for receiving a threaded member (80) protruding from the tool (10) and extending between an inner opening (704) at the inner surface (702) and an outer opening (706) at the outer surface (708). A threaded nut (60) for engaging the threaded member (80) for tightening the cover (30) to the tool (10) can be included. Additionally, the threaded nut (60) can be attached to the cover (30). The nut (60) can include a radially protruding portion (70) with a larger radius than the inner opening (704) and outer opening (706). The cover (30) can have opposing first and second shoulder portions (712, 714) surrounding the inner opening (704) and outer opening (706).
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