Centering a washer to a fastener element during installation
US12115623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/31
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly method is provided during which a first component is arranged with a second component. The first component is secured to the second component using a fastener assembly. The fastener assembly includes a fastener element and a washer. The fastener element includes a wrenching feature. The washer has a full-hoop annular body with a cylindrical outer surface. The securing includes: mating a socket device with the fastener element and the washer, the socket device engaging the wrenching feature and the cylindrical outer surface; and rotating the fastener element about an axis using the socket device to tighten the fastener assembly and clamp the washer axially between the first component and the fastener element. The socket device centers the washer to the fastener element during the rotating.
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