Zero on prevailing torque nut
US6132153A · kind A · utility
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5References
21Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B39/38
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lock nut having a body member with a threaded axial bore and a washer having an axial opening coupled to a bottom end portion thereof so that the opening of the washer is aligned substantially with the threaded axial bore. The washer has one or more fingers with threaded finger tip portions partially defining the opening thereof. The threaded finger tip portions of the washer are in-phase helically with the threaded axial bore of the body member. A recess is disposed between the washer and the body member, and a protruding portion of the washer extends from the bottom end portion of the body member.
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