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Inertial ring lock

US4060117A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 12, 1976
Grant dateNov 29, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 12, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/60
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inertial ring lock, in the form of a semi-circular ring washer, is used as a retainer for a threaded fastener in threaded engagement with a threaded aperture in a support element, the ring lock being snapped into a relief groove in the threaded fastener to loosely encircle the threaded fastener in position to loosely engage the support element when the threaded fastener is fully threaded therein.

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