Separation fastener with segmented washer
US7862282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B31/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A separation fastener assembly including a base and a housing positioned adjacent the base. A nut is disposed in the cavity. A bolt extends through an aperture in the base and including an end coupled to the nut. A washer is positioned proximate the nut and operative to retain the nut within the housing. The washer includes a plurality of segments. An actuator is carried by the housing and is in communication with the cavity. The actuator is operative to displace the housing relative to the washer from a first position radially retaining plurality of segments of the washer and retaining the nut in the cavity to a second position permitting radial expansion of the plurality of segments and permitting withdrawal of the nut from the housing.
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