Fasteners with visual indication of correct installation and method for fastening
US12188508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2200/95
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener includes a sleeve, a pin, and a visual indicator. The sleeve includes a tubular body. The pin includes a shank. At least a portion of the shank of the pin is configured to extend through the tubular body of the sleeve and to facilitate deformation of a portion of the tubular body into a bulb in response to a force applied to the tubular body of the sleeve by the shank of the pin. The visual indicator is configured to provide a visual verification of correct formation of the bulb.
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