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Rod end with locking device for struts

US11959511B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Albany Engineered Composites, Inc. · US

Inventors

Ralph Funck · Kaiserslautern, DE
Martin Welsch · Herrenberg, DE
Alexander Wieland · Rodalben, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 8, 2021
Grant date	Apr 16, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 4, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B7/20
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention concerns a rod end that has a locking mechanism where the locking mechanism has an insert, a fork end, a female torque locking element, and a male torque locking element. Upon activation of the locking mechanism, the female torque locking element engages with the male torque locking element in a form-fitting connection. The locking mechanism of the present invention can easily be activated and is capable of withstanding a torque.

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