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Single retainer mounted riser

US8261960B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2011
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49874
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastening device and method for mounting equipment to a framing member. The invention includes a single breakaway fastener that is pretentioned using a biasing member to fracture on a predetermined force applied to the fastened joint to avoid damage to the secured equipment. In one example the device and method includes the fastener having a reduced diameter portion that is positioned between an annular plate and the framing member.

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