Fastening element with guide member
US4948312A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/8925
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastening element to be driven into a hard receiving material, such as metal, includes a head at its trailing end and an axially extending shank projecting from the head to the leading end with a tip at the leading end. At least an axially extending section of the shank from adjacent the trailing end is threaded. A guide member is in threaded engagement with the shank and is spaced from the head when the fastening element is ready to be driven. The guide member is cup-like shaped with an opening facing toward the leading end. The guide member has a base extending transversely of the axial direction with a conically shaped section projecting radially outwardly from the base and axially toward the leading end. When the fastening element is driven into a receiving material, the guide member moves into contact with the head and is deformed when the driving of the fastening element is braked.
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