3-D-printed components including fasteners and methods for producing same
US10781846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One aspect is an apparatus including an additively manufactured first component and a captive nut contained within the first component for interconnecting the first component to a second component. Another aspect is an apparatus including a first additively manufactured component having a hole and a second additively manufactured component having a socket. The apparatus further includes a pin having a head engaging a surface of the first component and a shaft extending from the head through the hole in the first component and into the socket of the second component. Another aspect is an apparatus including first and second panels. The apparatus also includes a bolt having a head and a shaft extending from the head and a nut located at a distal end of the shaft. The first and seconds panels may be sandwiched between the bolt and nut to interconnect the first and second panels.
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