Moldable wire thread insert, method for its production, component with a moldable wire thread insert as well as a method for its production
US9676128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/727
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A moldable wire thread insert for reinforcing a screw-in opening of a component has the following characteristics: a cylindrical spiral made of a helically, wound wire, the neighboring coils of which are arranged such that a closed cylindrical spiral wall is present, while at least one end of the cylindrical spirals has a fastening flange, which extends radially outwards over the cylindrical spiral wall and with which the wire thread insert is anchorable in the component and/or one end of the cylindrical spiral is designed in a planar manner in order to form an even axial front surface of the cylindrical spiral.
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