Floating connection fastening system
US11808034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B43/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A floating connection fastening system employs a semi-flexible floating bushing having a sleeve that may have an axial slot which captures a fastener having a head, an unthreaded shank portion and a threaded portion. The sleeve may have an outer primary surface and a plurality of protuberances that project outward from the outer primary surface. An offset cap mounts to the bushing/fastener assembly and receives a driver bit. The offset cap defines an offset clearance for installation of the fastener and bushing. The floating connection is installed by driving the fastener through a non-load bearing member so as to form a bore and threadably engage a load bearing member. The floating bushing has a flange which engages the surface of the non-load bearing member, and the sleeve is entirely received in the formed bore.
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