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Metal blind rivet

US4781500A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 14, 1987
Grant dateNov 1, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2007

Classification

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

Abstract

A metal blind rivet assembly having a plurality of ribs with flutes between them located about the circumference of the barrel of the rivet sleeve. The ribs are arranged in a helix and at an angle so that during the setting operation a twisting motion takes place to scrape the workpiece so that contaminants such as dirt or varnish are removed to provide electrical contact with the workpiece.

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