Tie-rod assembly with adjustable length
US11421721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/43
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tie-rod assembly includes a tube member having a first set of threads at a first end of the tube member and a second set of threads at a second end of the tube member. The tie-rod assembly includes a first clevis coupling assembly having a first width dimension and a third set of threads compatible with first set of threads and first clevis coupling assembly has a second width dimension which includes a portion of the third set of threads with the second width dimension greater than the first width dimension. Further included is second clevis coupling assembly having a third width dimension and a fourth set of threads compatible with second set of threads and the second clevis coupling assembly has a fourth width dimension which includes a portion of the fourth set of threads with the fourth width dimension greater than the third width dimension.
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