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Fit-up fastener with flexible tab-like retaining structure and method of making same

US4813834A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 1988
Grant dateMar 21, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 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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