Patent · US Expired

Self-adjusting fastener assembly

US4906154A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 4, 1988
Grant dateMar 6, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 4, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02F7/006
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastener having resilient means interconnecting a head portion and a threaded portion for maintaining tight axial fitment between mating parts and compression on a gasket therebetween whereby to assure a leak free mating. A method of forming the fastener is also disclosed.

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