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Non-ferrous fastener retention socket

US11045930B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Robert H. Dietze · Bloomfield Hills, US
Christopher Brady · Madison Heights, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 28, 2018
Grant date	Jun 29, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 23, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB25B21/002
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A retention socket is configured to hold a non-ferrous metallic fastener and includes a socket body defining a cavity shaped to receive a head of the non-ferrous metallic fastener. The retention socket further includes a mechanical retaining feature coupled to the socket body to removably couple the non-ferrous metallic fastener to the socket body without the aid of magnetic forces.

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