Fit-up fastener with flexible tab-like retaining structure and method of making same
US4813834A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 1988 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C70/74
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastening system including a two piece swage type fastener including a pin and a collar adapted to be swagged into circumferentially extending lock grooves in the pin and with the collar having a radially inwardly extending flexible tab located at one end and being engageable with the lock grooves for pre-assembling the work pieces to be secured prior to swage.
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