Patent · US Expired

Security locking bolt

US4537543A · kind A · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 1983
Grant dateAug 27, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 11, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5867
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A security locking bolt for flanging "Christmas tree" installations, valves and other equipment to a pipeline header or a pipeline, which includes a bolt body having a partially threaded bore and a security bolt head integrally provided on one end and a cooperating locking head secured to the opposite end of the bolt body by means of an internally-seated locking bolt which threadably cooperates with the internal threads in the bolt body. In a preferred embodiment a roller bearing is also provided in the bolt body bore and an end cap closes the locking bolt access opening in the locking head. In another preferred embodiment of the invention a grease fitting is threadably inserted in the security bolt head and longitudinal apertures are provided in the roller bearing and the locking bolt in order to provide a means for inserting grease into the threaded bore and removing the end cap situated in the locking head, by application of pressure. In another preferred embodiment of the invention a key set is provided in the security bolt head to provide limited access to the grease fitting.

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