Patent · US Expired

Preloaded locknut

US4479747A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 21, 1983
Grant dateOct 30, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 21, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B31/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a fastener assembly comprising a nut and a washer that insures a minimum preload on the nut and bolt assembly by load indicator means which also maintain the nut and washer in a joint preassembly.

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