Eccentric conical fastening system
US7455471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/76
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fastening systems for parts that endure high vibration shear loads have traditionally been difficult or expensive to produce. This application describes a fastening system with multiple conical surfaces and eccentric offsets. The novel conical fastener system allows parts to be assembled with reduced tolerance controls at interface features while improving alignment precision. The eccentric conical fastening system is particularly well suited for assemblies with high shear loads in high vibration/shock environments, and/or for systems that have extremely precise pointing requirements.
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