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Blind fastener with grip compensating means

US4627775A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 1, 1983
Grant dateDec 9, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B19/1054
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A blind fastener including a pin and a sleeve and having grip compensating means for accommodating workpieces varying in total thickness and having means for expanding the sleeve for filling the clearance between the fastener and associated openings in the workpieces and at the same time providing material from the sleeve in the area of expansion to define a lock between the pin and the sleeve.

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