Blind rivet
US5658107A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5377
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A blind rivet comprises a rivet body with an axial through bore, a head at one end and inwardly extending lugs at the tail which are provided with recesses. The rivet may be set by a tool having lugs adapted to engage in the recesses, and may be used as a drainage passage or as part of a releasable fastener.
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