Torque-limiting locknut
US7029216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B39/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The locknut is adapted for axial engagement of a threaded shaft having an axis and an outer thread. The locknut has properties for limiting a tightening torque on the shaft to a predetermined torque value. In one aspect, a first member is adapted for engagement by a user and rotation about the shaft. A second member having inner threads is disposed in a rotatable, coaxial relationship with the first member. At least one deflection wall is included in the first member and is provided with properties for deflecting outwardly in response to a radial force. At least one deflecting element is included in the second member and is disposed to exert a radial force against the deflection wall. The deflecting element has a generally engaged relationship with the deflection wall at a torque level not greater than the predetermined torque to maintain the inner threads of the second member in an engaged relationship with the first member. The deflecting element has a generally disengaged relationship with the deflection wall at a torque level greater than the predetermined torque to maintain the inner threads of the second member in a generally disengaged relationship with the first member. In …
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