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Fastener system including a clamp-force indicating insert

US5890857A · kind A · utility

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18References
35Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 16, 1998
Grant dateApr 6, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 16, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B31/028
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a fastening device which includes a nut having a body. The body has a top face and a bottom face. The body further has an orifice extending therethrough. The system also includes a clamp-force indicating insert for use with the nut. The insert includes a portion extrudable across the top face of the nut. The nut further includes at least one insert-engaging portion.

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