Fastener with magnetically actuated positive lock plug insert
US6641343B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S411/91
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener having an enlarged head and a threaded portion with an interior cavity. A plug mounted in the cavity configured similarly thereto having an enlarged head generally the same outer diameter as the enlarged end of the fastener and abutting against the same closing off the opening leading into the cavity. The plug is releasably locked in the cavity and released by magnetic action when the releasable lock is released.
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