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Push-on bolt stabilizer

US8764362B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 11, 2013
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 11, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B39/22
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides for a retainer for stabilizing a threaded member. The retainer may include a base portion having an opening and an outer perimeter lying in a first plane, the opening having a plurality of elongated sections each extending toward the outer perimeter so as to define in the base portion one or more arms. Each of the aims may have a head section having at least one groove, the head sections being located in a second plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane. The elongated sections may be symmetrically arranged about an axis. The grooves may be arranged to define at least a portion of a helix. The outer perimeter of the retainer may be circular.

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