公开(公告)号：US12049916B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-30

申请号：US17592696

申请日：2022-02-04

Applicant: ERICO International Corporation

Inventor： Eric J. Wilson ,  Raymond Olle ,  Scott Laughlin ,  David Landphair

IPC: F16B39/00 ,  F16B37/08

CPC classification number: F16B37/0857 ,  F16B37/0842

Abstract: A spring nut for attaching a threaded object to a structure with reentrant lips. The spring nut can include a base, a first arm and a second arm extending from the base in a first direction, and legs extending laterally from the base. The arms can include a support portion, a structure-engagement portion, and a thread-engagement portion that can be configured to secure the threaded object against axial loading in a second direction opposite the first direction. Crumple zones in the support portions can deform upon loading of the threaded object in the second direction to cause the structure-engagement portion to be urged into the reentrant lips. Each of the legs can extend at a first angle from the base, toward the structure-engagement portions, to be disposed to contact an exterior surface of the reentrant lips of the structure when the first and second arms are received in the channel.

公开(公告)号：US11703076B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US16448675

申请日：2019-06-21

Applicant: Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.

Inventor： Qiang Sun ,  Dapeng Duan ,  Larry Zhang

IPC: F16B39/00 ,  F16B37/06 ,  F16B5/00 ,  B21J15/36

CPC classification number: F16B37/068 ,  F16B5/0004 ,  B21J15/36

Abstract: A press-in fastener has from top to bottom: a head, a clinch feature, and a spiral, knurled shank. The fastener can hold two parts together by first clinching with a first metal panel, and then being pressed into a hole in a second, less ductile panel having a uniform interference between the knurled fastener shank and the hole. The knurled shank has a helix configuration that allows for use in non-ductile materials and eliminates the need for tapered holes and screws for applications that do not require disassembly.

公开(公告)号：US20220252096A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-11

申请号：US17590589

申请日：2022-02-01

Applicant: Robert Varney

Inventor： Robert Varney

IPC: F16B7/22 ,  F16B7/18 ,  F16B39/00

Abstract: A system and process for removably, replaceably, and fixedly coupling a member to a structure without the need for adhesives or welding. The member is provided with an insert coupling that makes use of reciprocating catches in the mating region of the insert coupling. The reciprocating catches engage receiving features provided in a hollow end of the structures to couple the structure to the member via the insert coupling. The structure can be uncoupled from the member by disengaging the reciprocating catches of the insert coupling from the receiving features of the hollow end of the structure.

公开(公告)号：US11085481B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-10

申请号：US16304499

申请日：2017-07-04

Applicant: FAIRCHILD FASTENERS EUROPE—CAMLOC GMBH

Inventor： Nikolas Raschke ,  Philipp Scholz

IPC: F16B39/00 ,  F16B35/06 ,  F16B17/00 ,  F16B1/00

Abstract: The invention relates to an insert for connecting an electrical connector to a wall (9) and to a corresponding method. The insert comprises an electrically conductive bolt (1) having a head (3), which extends along a first longitudinal axis (I), and a shaft (4), which is provided with at least one connecting means (5), and a ring (2), which has a through-opening (7) and extends along a second longitudinal axis (II). The head (3) comprises an outer contour which, at least in regions, is produced by the rotation about the first longitudinal axis (I) of a first line (L1), which is curved with a first radius (R1) and spaced apart from the first longitudinal axis (1). The through-opening (7) comprises an inner contour which, at least in regions, is produced by the rotation about the second longitudinal axis (II) of a second line (L2), which is curved with a second radius (R2) and spaced apart from the second longitudinal axis (II).

公开(公告)号：US10992251B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-27

申请号：US15959478

申请日：2018-04-23

Applicant: SOLAR FOUNDATIONS USA, INC.

Inventor： Michael Zuritis

IPC: H02S20/20 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B5/06 ,  F16B43/00 ,  F16B39/00

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated bonding mid clamp device for solar panel mounting and grounding, as well as a related system and method. The integrated bonding mid clamp includes a deformable toothed washer for breaking an anodized layer of a solar panel frame. The deformable toothed washer is capable of deforming to avoid obstructing proper contact between the mid clamp and the solar panel frame.

公开(公告)号：US10508593B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-17

申请号：US14750215

申请日：2015-06-25

Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.

Inventor： Johann Niedens ,  Ingo Dietrich

IPC: F02B37/18 ,  F16B21/18 ,  F16B41/00 ,  F16B39/00 ,  F02B37/12 ,  F02B33/44 ,  F16F1/32

Abstract: A control arrangement (9) of an exhaust-gas turbocharger (1), having a regulating unit (4) which has a regulating rod (5), and having a guide piece (6) which is connected to a free end region (8) of the regulating rod (5). The free end region (8) is connected to the guide piece (6) by way of a spring clip (10) which engages around the free end region (8) and which is clamped to the guide piece (6).

公开(公告)号：US10458457B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-29

申请号：US13491157

申请日：2012-06-07

Applicant: Jiri Babej ,  Michael Vieth ,  Richard Humpert

Inventor： Jiri Babej ,  Michael Vieth ,  Richard Humpert

IPC: F16B39/00 ,  F16B37/06 ,  F16B19/10

Abstract: A functional element having a functional portion, a generally tubular rivet portion and a ring-like sheet metal contact surface is characterised in that features of shape are provided at the rivet portion for co-movement of the sheet metal part during the formation of the rivet bead, in particular at the free end of the rivet portion and/or at the radially outer side of the rivet portion, at least in the region adjacent the free end of the rivet portion. A component assembly comprising a functional element and a sheet metal part as well as a method for the attachment of a functional element to the sheet metal part are also claimed.

公开(公告)号：US10371193B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-06

申请号：US15879968

申请日：2018-01-25

Applicant: Phillips Screw Company

Inventor： Barry J. Hughes

IPC: F16B39/00 ,  F16B35/06 ,  F16B25/10 ,  F16B25/00

Abstract: A low energy wood screw that may be inserted quickly and using less energy than conventional screws. In various embodiments, the screw may include a countersunk head having a recess for accommodating a driving tool, a tapered neck, a plurality of crown ribs extending over the head and neck, a lubricating coating, main threads with a large thread lead, and lower threads having an asymmetrical profile and extending onto a gimlet point.

公开(公告)号：US10308067B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-04

申请号：US15529696

申请日：2015-11-23

Applicant: Michael Ferman

Inventor： Michael Ferman

IPC: F16B5/02 ,  B60B3/16 ,  F16B39/16 ,  F16B39/02 ,  B60B23/06 ,  F16B5/00 ,  F16B39/00

Abstract: A wheel nut assembly for fixing a wheel to a vehicle hub which includes a wheel nut with an internal thread and an axial body extension on said nut including a first section with an internal set of axial grooves or ribs and a second section containing a second internal screw thread. There is also a wheel stud having an external thread to co-operate with the internal thread of said wheel nut and having an end portion adapted to project beyond the wheel nut which end portion includes axial grooves or ribs on its external surface. An axial retaining cap consists of an upper externally screw threaded first portion which is adapted to engage the second internal screw thread of said body extension of said nut and attached to said first portion a second cap portion having internal grooves or ribs complementary to the external ribs or grooves on said wheel stud adapted to fit over said wheel stud and having external ribs or grooves adapted to engage the internal set of axial grooves or ribs on the first section of said body extension of said wheel nut. The first portion of said retaining cap is able to be rotated so that it moves axially down the internal screw thread of the second section of said body extension of said wheel nut so that the second portion of said cap is pushed down the end of said wheel stud and is held between the external ribs and grooves of the end of said wheel stud and the internal ribs and grooves of the first section of said body extension of said wheel nut.

公开(公告)号：US10274000B1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US14788943

申请日：2015-07-01

Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Bulow

IPC: F16B21/00 ,  F16B13/08 ,  F16B21/16 ,  F16B19/10 ,  F16B39/00

Abstract: A fastener comprising a body having a first portion and a second portion is provided. The first and second body portions are adjustably connected such that the distance between the first body portion and the second body portion is adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the body. A first flange is arranged on the first body portion and a second flange is arranged on the second body portion. A locking mechanism is provided for securing the first and second body portions together while permitting adjustment of the distance between the first and second body portions in the direction of the longitudinal axis.