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Pin with breakneck groove, fastener comprising such a pin, related assembly and installation method

US11441591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2019
Grant dateSep 13, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B19/10
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a pin comprising a head (22) and a threaded portion, an end of the head forming an end surface (32) on a first plane perpendicular to the main axis.The pin further comprises a handling component (30) which is an integral part of the head, a junction (50) between that head and the handling component comprising a breakneck groove (52) with a rotational shape.A section of the breakneck groove has an arc of circle portion (60), a center (68) of that circle primarily in the first plane, so that a plane containing the breakneck groove (52) surface clearly coincides with the first plane.

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