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Composite rivet with deformable annular collar containing randomly chopped fibers

US4687395A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1985
Grant dateAug 18, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S411/901
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A composite rivet comprises a preformed head portion, a shear portion, an integral mandrel extending from said shear portion having an annular recess therein, a deformable plastic locking ring radially aligned with and filling the recess in said mandrel, and a collar telescoped about and radially aligned with said locking ring for controlling deformation thereof.

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