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Class 411/9 - Axially deformable member or portion


Subclass of Class 411 - Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-threaded fastener
Definition: Subject matter wherein the self-contained part includes
No. of patents: 38
Last issue date: 07/03/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8210783Threaded fastener with predetermined torque
The invention relates to a threaded fastener. In particular, the invention relates to a threaded fastener such as a nut or a bolt. In an embodiment of the invention, a threaded fastener in the form of a nut (10) is disclosed. The nut comprises a main body por...
07/03/2012
8087860Self-indicating lug nut
A self-indicating lug nut for use with an automobile wheel stud having an outermost first external thread. The lug nut includes a nut body having an internally threaded bore including a plurality of internal threads, an outermost last internal thread, and an outer e...
01/03/2012
7350419Control device for non-positive connections
The invention relates to a control device for non-positive connections, especially screw connections. The device includes two force application elements and a measuring element arranged therebetween. The measuring element is at least partially provided with a layer ...
04/01/2008
7293948Flexible threaded fastener
A fastener includes a head, a threaded member, and a resilient shank portion interconnecting the head portion and the threaded portion. The shank portion includes a first end adjacent the head and a second end adjacent the threaded member. The shank includes a tubul...
11/13/2007
7192234Integral washer and threaded fastener assembly and method for making same
An assembly of a threaded fastener and a stemmed washer is provided, such as for applications in which a standoff is desired between a washer and a mating threaded fastener. The stemmed washer includes a washer portion and a standoff portion extending from the washe...
03/20/2007
7185873Bracket mounting structure of propeller shaft
In a bracket mounting structure is disclosed for mounting a bracket holding a center bearing of a propeller shaft to a vehicle body member by bolts and nuts. The structure contains a bush collar formed in a cylindrical shape having a flange in an upper end, fitted t...
03/06/2007
7184520Component mounting system with stress compensation
A component mounting system that includes a rotor stem, nut, and mechanical interface. The mechanical interface defines a shaped surface and is integral with the component. An axial opening in the component permits the component to be mounted on the rotor stem. The ...
02/27/2007
7125213Washer, fastener provided with a washer, method of and power tool for fastening objects
A washer has a body having an axis and provided with a first bearing face surface located at one axial side and adapted to cooperate with a nut, a second bearing face surface located at an opposite axial side and adapted to cooperate with an object, at least one thi...
10/24/2006
7014404Nut member with tightness-indicating protrusions and loosening-preventing recesses
A nut member has first and second end faces and corners, and is formed with a plurality of protrusions, each of which is disposed at a respective corner and each of which has a lateral inner face that extends from the second end face, and a plurality of recesses, ea...
03/21/2006
7011481Securing nut including a nut body and straining ring
The present invention concerns a securing nut (1) with a nut body (5) and a straining ring (4) that is arranged on the nut body (5) and able to turn, the straining ring (4) being shoved onto a neck (2) of the nut body (5
03/14/2006
6896462Mechanical and adhesive fastener unit
A multi-part, self-drilling, self-tapping fastener with on board, internal chambered adhesive for, permanently connecting a plurality of parts at an overlaid joint thereof having access from one side. The fastener, that drills its own hole through the joint and taps...
05/24/2005
6827535Dowel bolt with expansion control
A dowel bolt is formed of a bolt (1) and has at the trailing end an outer thread (2) and on the leading end an expansion head (3) expanding in the setting direction (S) and an expansion sleeve (4) that can be expanded by the expansion hea...
12/07/2004
6802681Fastening element
A fastening element is adapted to cooperate with a tie member to exert a compressive force on first and second components. The fastening element has an inner portion (50) resiliently joined to an outer portion (52), such that when a tensile reaction fo...
10/12/2004
6709211Girt or purlin retainer and method of using same
A girt retainer is described for temporarily securing one end of a girt to a column clip until a second girt has been secured to the first girt and the column clip. The girt retainer comprises a threaded shank having a deformable, disk-shaped head mounted thereon. T...
03/23/2004
6676345System for attaching a structural member to a supporting member
A system for attaching a structural member to a supporting member, the supporting member having at least one stud which extends through an opening of the structural member, the system comprising a sleeve having as radial flange at one end adapted to be in...
01/13/2004
6220801Free-running-on, locking-off and tension directly indicated locking nut (frolo & TDI locking nut)
A free-running-on, locking-off and tension directly indicated locking nut, capable of indicating whether the locking nut is suitably tightened with the required axial tension and preventing the locking nut from becoming loose, includes a body portion form...
04/24/2001
5885040Tie-down with strap and strap tension indicator
A tie-down comprising a flexible strap adapted to be wrapped around an object to be tied down, a first member at one end of the strap having a first hole formed therein and a second member to which the other end of the strap is attached having a second ho...
03/23/1999
5882148Apparatus for yielding support of rock
An apparatus for yielding rock support in a rock bolt where yielding is achieved by one or more yielding elements at one or more levels of loading....
03/16/1999
5556233Rock anchor assembly
A rock anchor includes an elongate element. A transverse dimension of a portion of the elongate element is enlarged. The transverse dimension is reducible on the application of a suitable force applied to the enlarged portion. The invention extends to a t...
09/17/1996
5437525Assembly component having a force sensor
A force sensor for measuring tightening tension applied to an assembly component having first and second faces and an axis of symmetry includes a ceramic support layer having a mounting side to be secured to the first face and an exposed side carrying a p...
08/01/1995
5316167Pressure resistant fuel tank closure
A container for a fuel tank having an access opening is provided with a closure which fits within a channel in the container to cover the access opening. An elongated bolt has a collapsible cylinder located between the bolt head and the top of the closure...
05/31/1994
5282698Threaded fastener, method of fabrication thereof and method of supporting a mine roof using such a fastener
A threaded fastener and method of fabrication thereof wherein the fastener or nut includes a first portion having external, wrench-engaging surfaces and a central, through bore, internally threaded for at least a portion of its length from a base surface....
02/01/1994
5222849Load indicating fasteners
A load-indicating fastener, such as a bolt (10), has a bore (18) which extends from an end face (16) of the bolt and which can receive a gauge pin (30). The gauge pin (30) is free to rotate so that it can be withdrawn completely from the bolt. In use of t...
06/29/1993
5191991Housings with safety pressure relief means thereon
A fastening which allows a bolted-on cap to part from a body when excessive pressures develop in a cavity in the body, comprises a nut and bolt arrangement, and includes a weakened tubular spacer surrounding each bolt, between the bolt head and the cap. T...
03/09/1993
4984937Rock bolt
A rock bolt comprises a bolt rod secured in a borehole, a retaining plate attached outside the borehole, a bolt head for the retaining plate, and a supporting connection between the bolt rod and the retaining plate. The supporting connection comprises a t...
01/15/1991
4981404Tension bolt having adjustable stress level
For anchoring heavy machinery to foundations, previously tensioned stress-level indicating bolt connectors are provided. In a top axial cavity of the connector, threads are provided to mount an angularly adjustable stress-level indicating pin. In use, whe...
01/01/1991
4971493Anchoring device for the rod-shaped tension member of an anchor, especially a rock member
An anchoring device for a tension member of an earth- or rock anchor, where a support element transmitting the tensile force is arranged between an anchoring element undisplaceably connected with the tension member and an anchor plate abuttable against a ...
11/20/1990
4921380Fastener assembly
Disclosed is a fastener assembly fixable to a structural member, the assembly having means to indicate the torque and clamping force of a bolt which forms part of the fastener assembly....
05/01/1990
4909685Fastener, power tool for use with same and method tightening the fastener
Attainment of a predetermined stress in a bolt (10) which is being tightened is indicated by interference with the freedom of a pin (15) to rotate relative to the bolt. The pin extends along a bore (14) from an end of the bolt and the bore lies in that pa...
03/20/1990
4850746Rock anchor assembly for securing roadways and wall surfaces of open cuts and tunnels
To secure roadways and wall surfaces of open cuts and tunnels, a rock anchor assembly is inserted into and secured within a borehole in a receiving material. The rock anchor assembly is made up of an axially elongated tension member laterally enclosed in ...
07/25/1989
4708550Resistance between nut and bolt
A nut in combination with a deformable plastic plug is provided so as to produce a torsional reistance when the nut is screwed onto a similar male thread such as a bolt. The plug comprises an inner core wedge and an outer sleeve which will expand upon ins...
11/24/1987
4692076Expansion dowel with anchored state indicator
An expansion dowel includes an axially elongated expansion sleeve, an expansion body and a threaded bolt secured to the expansion body. The expansion sleeve has a leading end arranged to be inserted first into a borehole in a receiving material and a trai...
09/08/1987
4613254Expanding dowel with setting-force indicator
An expanding bolt anchor with setting force indication, has a slitted expanding sleeve which can be expanded by at least one expander engaging the bore-internal end. In the bore-internal expander (26) there is held a threaded bolt (30) which is carried in...
09/23/1986
4525114Fastener device
An elongate pin extends in an axial bore in a threaded fastener, at least one end portion of the pin protruding from the bore. An abutment is provided on said one end portion, while when the fastener is in an unstressed condition may rotate about the long...
06/25/1985
4440526Rock anchoring arrangement
A rock anchoring arrangement for use especially in tunnel and mine constructions involving considerable convergences comprises an anchoring sleeve having a leading and a trailing end as considered in the direction of introduction of the anchoring arrangem...
04/03/1984
4312611Fastening element assembly with a spreading wedge
A fastening element assembly consists of an anchoring bolt and a spreading wedge. After the assembly is inserted into a prepared borehole, by driving the spreading wedge inwardly relative to the anchoring bolt, the bolt is secured in the borehole. To ensu...
01/26/1982
4289061Device and assembly for mounting parts
An improved assembly for mounting a part onto a base member is provided by incorporating a tubular insert having a hollow inner core in a mounting hole in the part. A fastener, such as a bolt, machine screw or rivet may then be inserted through the insert...
09/15/1981
4182189Method and means for attaining a predetermined compressive stress
A method for attaining a predetermined compressive stress is achieved by a device in the form of a washer, coating, or plug which as a function of pressure does not yield significantly, but when a predetermined pressure is reached, a sudden change in stru...
01/08/1980
 
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