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Connecting-rod bolt

US4018132A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 24, 1975
Grant dateApr 19, 1977
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Expiry dateJul 24, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S411/916
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bolt usable for fastening connecting rods wherein an intermediate threaded portion is formed in the bolt shank between the bolt head and the fastening thread portion, which intermediate thread is reverse to and has a greater pitch than that of the fastening thread. A method of manufacturing the bolt is disclosed which comprises steps of cold heading the bolt head and rolling screw thread for fastening the big end portion of the connecting rod, further rolling the intermediate screw thread having reversed screw thread with respect to the fastening thread between the bolt head and the fastening thread and reducing the diameter of the intermediate thread through a finishing die.

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