Break away fastening system
US6818851B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B37/061
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastening system is providing, the fastening system has a weld stud having an annular weldment portion and a fracturable nut. The fracturable nut and stud construction is configured to fail under torsional load prior to the structural parts failure.
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