Friction fit electromagnetic effect protection cap system
US11236777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B33/004
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A protective seal cap assembly for enclosing an end portion of a fastener extending through a structure, which includes a cap member. The cap member includes a sidewall which defines an opening and defines an interior space within the sidewall and aligned with the opening, wherein the sidewall defines a central axis. The cap member further includes at least one rib which extends away from an interior surface of the sidewall within the interior space and extends in a direction along the central axis of the cap member.
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