Tension rod anchor having a sealing structure
US6312185A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2200/60
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rod anchor is threadedly connected to a tension rod. The rod anchor includes an anchor head having a threaded first bore hole formed therein, and a sealing nut attached to the anchor head in sealing relationship therewith. The sealing member forms a second bore hole axially aligned with the first bore hole, whereby a threaded end of the tension rod extends through the second bore hole and into threaded engagement with the first bore hole. The sealing nut includes sealing material forming a seal between the sealing nut and the tension rod.
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