Actuatable locking fastener
US7237796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B21/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuatable fastener assembly is disclosed. The actuatable fastener assembly includes a fastener body and a fastener head attached to the fastener body. An initiator is embedded within the fastener body. Activation of the initiator causes the fastener head to separate from the fastener body. The actuatable fastener assembly also includes a retainer that is slidably movable along the fastener body toward the fastener head. The retainer includes a retention feature that resists movement of the retainer away from the fastener head.
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