Nut with sleeve lock
US5037259A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B39/34
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nut having an enlarged head, one end disposed in a countersunk opening in one side of the panel, which head may be configured for anti-rotation, and either an integral threaded portion or internal floating threaded insert at the other end extending through the panel. A sleeve is locked to the body of the nut retaining the same to the underside of the panel and allowing for variation in panel thickness. The nut threadably engages a threaded member that may be mounted in a panel.
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