Fastener assembly and method
US7484420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B31/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener assembly and method are provided. In one embodiment, the fastener assembly comprises a nut compatible with a threaded shaft. A rotation indicator having at least one indicator extension is attached to the nut. At least one protruding structure extends from the nut. The protruding structure interferes with the indicator extension when the nut is rotated on the threaded shaft and the rotation indicator is compressed between the nut and a surface.
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