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Self-driven nut and joinders incorporating it

US4801231A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 10, 1987
Grant dateJan 31, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G4/00
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-driven nut having a relatively rotatable nut portion and anchor portion which are threadedly joined together. A spring rotatably biases them for relative rotation in one sense. A latch is provided to hold them against rotation with the spring compressed to store energy. Release of the latch enables the spring to drive the portions and torque down the nut.

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