An illustrative example embodiment of a fastener includes a pin having a head and a tail opposite the head. The tail includes a first crest, a second crest and a groove between the first and second crests. The first crest includes a surface on at least one side of the first crest having a first profile. The second crest includes a surface on at least one side of the second crest having a second profile. The second profile is different than the first profile. A pitch between a peak of the first crest and a peak of the second crest is different than a pitch between a root of the first crest and a root of the second crest.
A fastener includes a sleeve comprising first and second ends, a tubular portion having external and internal surfaces, a groove formed within the external surface between the first and second ends, and an internal thread located within the internal surface at the second end. The fastener includes a core bolt comprising a cylindrical portion, an external threaded portion, and a thread runout between the cylindrical portion and the threaded portion. The core bolt is configured to be disposed within the sleeve. The external threaded portion is configured to threadedly engage the internal thread of the sleeve. An installation motion of the core bolt within the sleeve generates a compressive load on the sleeve. The groove is configured to facilitate a formation of a bulb in the sleeve in response to the compressive load.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Apparatus for use with power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools to monitor and track installation of fasteners; Power tool parts, namely accessories for monitoring productivity, electricity, and installation of fasteners; Electronic monitors and monitor modules for collecting operational data from power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools; Electronic monitors and monitor modules for collecting operational data and settings from power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools to confirm installation; Electronic monitors and monitor modules to collect operational data and settings from power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools to record and track electrical flow and usage; Electronic monitors and monitor modules for monitoring electric current and electrical signals; Voltage monitoring device.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Apparatus for use with power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools to monitor and track installation of fasteners; Power tool parts, namely accessories for monitoring productivity, electricity, and installation of fasteners; Electronic monitors and monitor modules for collecting operational data from power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools; Electronic monitors and monitor modules for collecting operational data and settings from power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools to confirm installation; Electronic monitors and monitor modules to collect operational data and settings from power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools to record and track electrical flow and usage; Electronic monitors and monitor modules for monitoring electric current and electrical signals; Voltage monitoring device.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Apparatus for use with power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools to monitor and track installation of fasteners; Power tool parts, namely accessories for monitoring productivity, electricity, and installation of fasteners; Electronic monitors and monitor modules for collecting operational data from power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools; Electronic monitors and monitor modules for collecting operational data and settings from power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools to confirm installation; Electronic monitors and monitor modules to collect operational data and settings from power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools to record and track electrical flow and usage; Electronic monitors and monitor modules for monitoring electric current and electrical signals; Voltage monitoring device.
7.
INSTALLATION TOOL, USE THEREOF, AND METHOD FOR SECURING A THREADED INSERT
An installation tool, the use thereof, and a method for securing a threaded insert are being provided. The installation tool has a spindle, which is at least partly provided with a first outer thread and at least partly with a second thread, and a sleeve, which has a thread that meshes with the second thread. The length of the spindle and the length of the sleeve are adapted to each other such that the first outer thread protrudes at least partly out of the sleeve. The housing sleeve can be moved axially relative to the spindle by means of the thread engagement with the spindle, wherein the end position of said axial movement is defined by an axial stop of the spindle on the thrust bearing and/or rotational stop of the spindle on the housing sleeve.
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
An automated installation system, constructed to install tangless helically coiled inserts, includes an installation tool, a track, and an insert separator device. The tool includes a nozzle body defining a through-bore extending along an insertion axis, and a mandrel adapted to reciprocate and rotate within the bore. The track defines a channel extending along a first centerline for the travel of inserts disposed in the channel and to the installation tool. The device is mounted to the track and includes a shuttle adapted to intersect and move in the channel. The shuttle defines a through-bore having an axis aligned to the first centerline when in a first position for acceptance of an insert from the channel, and is aligned to a second centerline for expulsion of the insert from the track and into the installation tool. The second centerline is offset from the first centerline, and intersects the insertion axis.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
Multi-piece fasteners, fastening collar installation apparatus, and methods of fastening are provided. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises a first collar end, a second collar end, and a collar cavity. The collar cavity extends from the first collar end to the second collar end. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end comprising a head portion, a second pin end comprising a pull region, and a shank. The pull region is generally cylindrical and smooth and is configured to form at least one of an annular shoulder, a groove, a thread, and other feature responsive to forcible contact from a fastening collar installation apparatus. The shank extends intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The fastening collar is configured to be deformed onto the shank.
A fastener may include an elongated shank having a first end that includes a first threaded portion. A second end is opposite the first end. The second end includes a grooved portion. The first threaded portion includes at least one protrusion. The at least one protrusion is configured to engage at least a corresponding one of internal threads of a component in response to a tensile force applied to the second end.
A lockbolt pin comprises a lockbolt body extending from a first pin end to a second pin end along a longitudinal axis, and a shank extending between the first pin end and the second pin end. The shank comprises a blank portion having a substantially smooth outer surface and a grooved portion. The grooved portion of the shank is defined by a first diameter and the blank portion of the shank comprises a second diameter that is less than the first diameter.
The present disclosure relates to nuts, multi-piece fasteners, and methods of manufacture thereof. The nut comprises a first end, a second end, and an annular wall portion extending from the first end toward the second end. The annular wall portion defines and surrounds a longitudinal axis of the nut. The annular wall portion comprises an inner surface and a first region. The inner surface defines a cavity about the longitudinal axis. The first region comprises a sinuous profile defining three sides and three edge regions. Each side comprises a continuous curved surface intermediate two of the edge regions. The three edge regions are radially spaced about the longitudinal axis.
The present disclosure relates to castellated nuts, multi-piece fasteners, and methods of manufacture thereof. The castellated nut includes a first end, a second end, and an annular wall portion extending from the first end to the second end and defining a longitudinal axis of the nut. The annular wall portion includes an inner surface defining a cavity about the longitudinal axis, a first region, and a second region. The first region includes a sinuous profile defining a plurality of sides, a plurality of edge surfaces, and a plurality of recesses. The recesses are at first locations of the first region and each recess is intermediate two of the edge surfaces. The second region includes a plurality of protrusions radially spaced about the longitudinal axis. Each protrusion extends from one of the first locations of the first region and towards the second end. The protrusions define a plurality of slots therebetween.
F16B 39/04 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down with a member penetrating the screw-threaded surface of at least one part, e.g. a pin, wedge, cotter-pin, screw
The present disclosure relates to fastening collars, multi-piece fasteners, and methods for fastening. A fastening collar comprises a first collar end, a second collar end, and an elongate portion intermediate the first collar end and the second collar end and defining a longitudinal axis of the fastening collar. The elongate portion comprises an external collar surface, an inner collar surface defining a collar cavity, and a groove on at least one of the external collar surface and inner collar surface. The groove extends a first distance along the longitudinal axis.
Fastening systems, fastening system installation apparatus, and methods for fastening are provided. The fastening system installation apparatus comprises a sleeve and an anvil. The sleeve comprises a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end. A sleeve cavity extends into the sleeve from the first sleeve end. The anvil is slidably received by the sleeve cavity. The anvil comprises a first anvil end, a second anvil end, and at least two portions formed by at least two channels extending from the first anvil end. The at least two portions define an anvil cavity configured to receive a fastening collar and inner surfaces of the at least two portions are configured to deform the fastening collar. The sleeve is configured to radially displace the at least two portions inward relative to the longitudinal axis responsive to forcible contact between the first anvil end and the first sleeve end.
A fastener includes a sleeve, a core bolt and an insert. The sleeve includes a tubular portion and an internal thread. The core bolt includes a cylindrical portion, a threaded portion with an external thread, and a thread runout between the cylindrical portion and the threaded portion. The core bolt is disposed within the sleeve and the external thread engages the internal thread. The insert is disposed within the sleeve and encircles a portion of the core bolt. The insert abuts and is retained between the internal thread and the thread runout in a pre-installation position. The insert is compressed between the internal thread and the thread runout by an installation motion of the core bolt simultaneously with a generation of a compressive load on the sleeve. The insert deforms simultaneously with and facilitates a formation of a bulb in the sleeve in response to the compression.
The present disclosure relates to fastening pins, multi-piece fasteners, and methods for fastening. The pin includes a first pin end, a second pin end, and a shank extending intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The shank includes a longitudinal axis and threads including a thread profile. The thread profile includes a first curved feature, a second curved feature, a third curved feature, a first linear feature, and a second linear feature. The first curved feature and the second curved feature form an inflection point therebetween. A radius of curvature of the second curved feature is in a range of 1.5 times greater than a radius of curvature of the third curved feature to 2.5 times greater than a radius of curvature of the third curved feature. The first linear feature has a flank angle in a range of 0 degrees to 60 degrees. degrees.
Multi-piece fasteners and methods of fastening are provided. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises an inner collar surface defining a collar cavity, an outer collar surface, a coating on the outer collar surface, and a lubrication layer intermediate the coating and the outer collar surface. The coating comprises a resin and a metal pigment. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, and a shank extending intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The fastening collar is configured to be deformed onto the shank by forcibly contacting the outer collar surface of the fastening collar. Forcibly contacting the outer collar surface at least partially removes the coating on the outer collar surface and indicates installation of the multi-piece fastener.
Multi-piece fasteners, multi-piece fastener installation apparatus, and methods of fastening are provided. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises a first collar end and a second collar end. A collar cavity extends from the first collar end to the second collar end. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, and a shank extending intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The shank comprises a plurality of structural features. A first feature of the plurality of structural features has a first configuration and the second feature of the plurality of structural features has a second configuration. The first configuration and the second configuration differ.
The invention relates to a plate connector (1) for electrically connecting two, in particular plate-shaped, components (A, B), each of which has at least one through-opening (2). The plate connector (1) comprises a tension element (10) having a longitudinal axis (I), an expander portion with a sectionally conical and/or curved outer surface, and at least one coupler (11, 51, 81), and an electrically conductive, plastically deformable ring (20) with a longitudinal axis (II), a sleeve section (25) surrounding the longitudinal axis (II) and having a through-opening for receiving the tension element (10), and an abutment collar (23). The ring (20) is made of a softer material compared to the tension element (10), and the length of the expander portion in the direction of its longitudinal axis (I) is less than or equal to the length of the ring (20) in the direction of its longitudinal axis (II). The outer surface of the expander portion has a first section (13) and a second section (14) spaced from the first section (13) by a groove (15) wherein the outer diameter (D1) of the first section (13) adjacent the groove (15) is smaller than the outer diameter (D2) of the second section (14) adjacent the groove (15). The outer diameter of the second section (14) expands in the direction away from the groove (15).
An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar materials like steel, plastic and aluminum. A resistance welding fastener having multiple layers may be used with or without a sealant. The fastener may be used to form an aluminum covered steel laminate via a hemming pattern of attachment. The fastener may have a solid shaft or have an extended reach and have features for interacting with the welding electrode. A variety of electrode tips may be employed to cooperate with the fastener.
B23K 11/20 - Resistance weldingSevering by resistance heating taking account of the properties of the material to be welded of different metals
B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
B23K 103/20 - Ferrous alloys and aluminium or alloys thereof
F16B 5/08 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of welds or the like
F16B 37/06 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates by means of welding or riveting
H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materialsConnections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
30.
VEHICLE WHEEL HUB COVER, VEHICLE WHEEL, POWERED VEHICLE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle wheel hub cover, a vehicle wheel, a powered vehicle, and a related method of manufacture. The vehicle wheel hub cover comprises a first curved region and at least two protrusions radially disposed about a periphery of the first curved region. Each of the at least two protrusions comprises a first end, a second end, an elongate portion extending from the first end to the second end, and an inner surface defining a cavity configured to receive a lug of a vehicle wheel. The first ends of each of the at least two protrusions are disposed within a plane. The first curved region extends radially inwardly from a first location on each of the elongate portions of the at least two protrusions and towards the plane.
B60B 7/00 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall
B60B 7/02 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall made essentially in one part
Fastener removal apparatuses and methods of removing a fastener from a structure are provided. The fastener removal apparatus comprises a cutter and a guide. The cutter comprises a first cutter end, a second cutter end, and an elongated cutter portion extending from the first cutter end to the second cutter end. The elongated cutter portion comprises inner cutter walls defining a cutter cavity. The cutter comprises a cutting portion disposed on the second cutter end and configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis and cut into a fastening collar of a fastener. The guide is disposed in the cutter cavity. The guide is configured to engage the fastening collar and inhibit the cutting portion from moving along the longitudinal axis more than a predetermined distance during cutting of the fastening collar of the fastener.
A fastener includes a sleeve comprising first and second ends, a tubular portion having external and internal surfaces, a groove formed within the external surface between the first and second ends, and an internal thread located within the internal surface at the second end. The fastener includes a core bolt comprising a cylindrical portion, an external threaded portion, and a thread runout between the cylindrical portion and the threaded portion. The core bolt is configured to be disposed within the sleeve. The external threaded portion is configured to threadedly engage the internal thread of the sleeve. An installation motion of the core bolt within the sleeve generates a compressive load on the sleeve. The groove is configured to facilitate a formation of a bulb in the sleeve in response to the compressive load.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Metal fasteners, namely, Screw-threaded inserts of metal; metal nuts; metal ores, namely, threaded studs, bolts and metal threaded fasteners for the mutual connection of pieces and of external threaded elements to be screwed on holders and fitted with a second internal-external thread for lodging of another piece; Common metals and their alloys; Metal threaded fasteners in the nature of threaded metal inserts for use in aerospace and industrial applications; metal threaded fasteners; Metal screws; metal bolts
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; Screws; bolts; nuts; threaded fasteners; Screw-threaded inserts of metal; threaded metal inserts for use in aerospace or industrial applications; threaded connector elements; ores, namely, studs, bolts and similar threaded parts for mutual connection of pieces and namely of external threaded elements to be screwed on holders and fitted with a second internal-external thread for lodging of another piece.
A wheel cover comprises a central portion comprising a planar surface, a first arcuate portion surrounding the central portion and comprising a first arcuate surface having a first radius of curvature, and a second arcuate portion surrounding the first arcuate portion and comprising a second arcuate surface having a second radius of curvature. The second radius of curvature is different than the first radius of curvature. The planar surface, the first arcuate surface, and the second arcuate surface form a continuous and uninterrupted outer surface from a center of the wheel cover to an outermost peripheral edge of the wheel cover.
B60B 7/02 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall made essentially in one part
B60B 7/00 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall
B60B 7/08 - Fastening arrangements therefor having gripping elements consisting of formations integral with the cover
B60B 7/04 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall built-up of several main parts
A system includes a fastener and a fastener installation tool. The fastener includes a sleeve having a tubular portion with an internal threaded portion having an internal thread, and a head. The head of the sleeve is configured to be installed in an accessible hole in a workpiece having a surface. The fastener includes a pin member having a threaded portion with an external thread. The pin member is disposed within the sleeve and the external thread of the pin member is configured to threadedly engage the internal thread of the sleeve. The fastener installation tool includes a nosepiece having a face configured to engage the head of the sleeve without the face contacting the surface of the workpiece.
F16B 19/10 - Hollow rivetsMulti-part rivets fastened by expanding mechanically
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
A multi-piece fasteners and methods for fastening are provided. A multi-piece fastener can comprise a sleeve and a retainer. The sleeve can comprise an elongate portion defining a longitudinal axis and comprising an inner surface defining a sleeve cavity. The sleeve can further comprise a first ratchet feature which is coupled to the elongate portion. The retainer can comprise a first surface and a second surface extending from the first surface. The second surface can comprise a second ratchet feature configured to engage the first ratchet feature to thereby inhibit the sleeve from moving along the longitudinal axis when a first force applied along the longitudinal axis to the sleeve is less than a predetermined force and enable the sleeve to move along the longitudinal axis when a second force applied to the longitudinal axis to the sleeve is equal to or greater than the predetermined force.
A dynamic vehicle wheel balance apparatus, a vehicle wheel, a powered vehicle, and a related method for manufacture are provided. The dynamic vehicle wheel balance apparatus comprises a vehicle wheel cover and a dynamic vehicle wheel balance ring. The vehicle wheel cover comprises a first surface, a second surface, and a perimeter surface connecting the first surface to the second surface. The vehicle wheel cover is configured to removably attach to a flange of a vehicle wheel with the second surface opposing the vehicle wheel. The dynamic vehicle wheel balance ring is attached to the second surface of the vehicle wheel cover. The dynamic vehicle wheel balance apparatus dynamically balances the vehicle wheel during rotation of the vehicle wheel and reduces aerodynamic drag.
B60B 7/04 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall built-up of several main parts
Multi-piece fasteners, multi-piece fastener installation apparatus, and methods of fastening are provided. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises a first collar end and a second collar end. A collar cavity extends from the first collar end to the second collar end. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, and a shank extending intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The shank comprises a plurality of structural features. A first feature of the plurality of structural features has a first configuration and the second feature of the plurality of structural features has a second configuration. The first configuration and the second configuration differ.
The present disclosure relates to multi-piece fasteners and methods for fastening. The multi-piece fastener comprises a pin, a sleeve, a first ratchet ring, and a second ratchet ring. The sleeve comprises a first sleeve end, a second sleeve end, an elongate portion extending from the first sleeve end to the second sleeve end, and an inner surface extending into the elongate portion from the first sleeve end. The inner surface defines a sleeve cavity. The first ratchet ring is disposed within the sleeve cavity and configured to engage the pin. The first ratchet ring comprises a first bore configured to receive the pin. The second ratchet ring is disposed within the sleeve cavity and configured to engage the sleeve. The second ratchet ring comprises a second bore configured to receive the pin. The first ratchet ring is configured to engage the second ratchet ring.
The present disclosure relates to a blind fastener and a method of installation thereof. The blind fastener comprises a sleeve and a mandrel. The sleeve comprises a first sleeve end, a second sleeve end, and a cavity extending from the first sleeve end to the second sleeve end. The mandrel is configured to be at least partially received by the cavity of the sleeve. The mandrel comprises a first mandrel end disposed adjacent to the first sleeve end and comprising an enlarged portion having a diameter greater than a diameter of the cavity, a second mandrel end comprising a pull region, and a shank region extending intermediate the first mandrel end and the second mandrel end. The pull region comprises an axial length no greater than four times a diameter of the shank region and is configured to be engaged by an installation tool.
An installation tool adapted to install fasteners onto a U-bolt is provided. The installation tool includes a frame, a tool mount affixed to the frame, and a pair of arms each having a proximal end pivotally affixed to the tool mount and a fastening tool disposed at a distal end. Each fastening tool includes a grooved portion configured to affix to corresponding annular pull grooves of the U-bolt, a limit switch configured to indicate when the grooved portion is in alignment with the corresponding annular pull grooves, and a swaging anvil. The installation tool also includes a hydraulic system configured to pull the grooved portion of the fastening tool and to cause the swaging anvil to swage a sleeve into a lock grooved portion of the U-bolt and a controller configured to operate the hydraulic system based on a state of the limit switches.
The invention relates an installation tool, to the use thereof, and to a method for securing a threaded insert. The installation tool has a spindle, which is at least partly provided with a first outer thread and at least partly with a second thread, and a sleeve, which has a thread that meshes with the second thread. The length of the spindle and the length of the sleeve are adapted to each other such that the first outer thread protrudes at least partly out of the sleeve. The housing sleeve can be moved axially relative to the spindle by means of the thread engagement with the spindle, wherein the end position of said axial movement is defined by an axial stop of the spindle on the axial bearing and/or a rotational stop of the spindle on the housing sleeve.
B25B 27/06 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing sleeves or bearing races
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
49.
METALLIC SUBSTRATE TREATMENT METHODS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING A PHOSPHONATE FUNCTIONALIZED LAYER
Metallic substrate treatment methods and articles comprising a phosphonate functionalized layer are provided. The method comprises contacting a metallic substrate comprising at least one of aluminum and an aluminum alloy with a fluid to form a phosphonate functionalized layer on at least a region of the metallic substrate. The fluid comprises at least one of a phosphonate containing acid and a derivative thereof. At least one of the phosphonate containing acid and the derivative thereof comprises a pKa of a first acidic proton. The fluid comprises a pH at least 0.5 pH value greater than the pKa of the first acidic proton. The article comprises a metallic substrate comprising aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a phosphonate functionalized layer on at least a region of the metallic substrate.
C23C 22/07 - Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals using aqueous solutions using aqueous acidic solutions with pH < 6 containing phosphates
B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies
C23C 22/73 - Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals characterised by the process
The present disclosure relates to fastening collars, multi-piece fasteners, and methods for fastening. A fastening collar comprises a first collar end, a second collar end, and an elongate portion intermediate the first collar end and the second collar end and defining a longitudinal axis of the fastening collar. The elongate portion comprises a first region adjacent the first collar end, extending a first distance along the longitudinal axis; a second region adjacent to the second collar end, extending a second distance along the longitudinal axis, and comprising a flange; and an inner collar surface defining collar cavity extending through the elongate portion from the first collar end to the second collar end. The second collar end extends away from the longitudinal axis of the elongate portion at a first angle offset from an angle perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the elongate portion.
A fastener includes a sleeve, a core bolt and an insert. The sleeve includes a tubular portion and an internal thread. The core bolt includes a cylindrical portion, a threaded portion with an external thread, and a thread runout between the cylindrical portion and the threaded portion. The core bolt is disposed within the sleeve and the external thread engages the internal thread. The insert is disposed within the sleeve and encircles a portion of the core bolt. The insert abuts and is retained between the internal thread and the thread runout in a pre-installation position. The insert is compressed between the internal thread and the thread runout by an installation motion of the core bolt simultaneously with a generation of a compressive load on the sleeve. The insert deforms simultaneously with and facilitates a formation of a bulb in the sleeve in response to the compression.
Fastening collars, multi-piece fastening systems, and methods of fastening are provided. The fastening collar comprises a first end, a second end, and an elongate portion intermediate the first end and the second end and defining a longitudinal axis of the fastening collar. The elongate portion comprises a first region adjacent the first end, a second region intermediate the first region and the second end, and a cavity. The first region comprises a first diameter and is configured to be received by a bore of a structure. The second region comprises a second diameter greater than the first diameter. The cavity extends through the elongate portion and is configured to receive at least a portion of a shank of the multi-piece fastening system. The elongate portion is configured to at least partially deform onto the shank responsive to forcible contact between the second region and an installation tool.
An illustrative example embodiment of of a fastener includes a pin having a head and a tail opposite the head. The tail includes a first crest, a second crest and a groove between the first and second crests. The first crest includes a surface on at least one side of the first crest having a first profile. The second crest includes a surface on at least one side of the second crest having a second profile. The second profile is different than the first profile. A pitch between a peak of the first crest and a peak of the second crest is different than a pitch between a root of the first crest and a root of the second crest.
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
68.
TANGLESS HELICALLY COILED INSERT INSTALLATION SYSTEM
An automated installation system, constructed to install tangless helically coiled inserts, includes an installation tool, a track, and an insert separator device. The tool includes a nozzle body defining a through-bore extending along an insertion axis, and a mandrel adapted to reciprocate and rotate within the bore. The track defines a channel extending along a first centerline for the travel of inserts disposed in the channel and to the installation tool. The device is mounted to the track and includes a shuttle adapted to intersect and move in the channel. The shuttle defines a through-bore having an axis aligned to the first centerline when in a first position for acceptance of an insert from the channel, and is aligned to a second centerline for expulsion of the insert from the track and into the installation tool. The second centerline is offset from the first centerline, and intersects the insertion axis.
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
B25B 27/30 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same positioning or withdrawing springs, e.g. coil or leaf springs
Methods of fastening are provided. A method comprises contacting a fastener with a first layer of an assembly at a first location. The assembly comprises the first layer, a third layer, and a second layer positioned intermediate the first layer and the third layer. The first layer, the third layer, and the fastener are electrically conductive. The second layer defines a gap and the first location is in communication with the gap. Electrical communication is formed between the assembly and the fastener. The first layer is fastened to the third layer through the gap in the second layer with the fastener. The fastening comprises resistance welding the fastener to the third layer.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
Goods & Services
Nuts, bolts and fasteners, of metal; fasteners of metal; fastening devices of metal namely blind rivets and blind fasteners; threaded fasteners; lockbolts; lockbolts pins, lockbolt collars, lockbolt stumps. Power operated tools for the installation of fastening devices and similar goods, parts and fittings therefor; pneumatic and hydraulic tools for fixing clamp bolts, power units for power supplied to tools and hand tools.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
08 - Hand tools and implements
Goods & Services
(1) Fastening devices including blind rivets and blind fasteners, lockbolts pins, lockbolt collars, lockbolt stumps, and tools employed in the application of said fasteners.
(2) Power operated tools for the installation of fastening devices and similar goods, parts and fittings therefor; pneumatic and hydraulic tools for fixing clamp bolts, power units for power supplied to tools and hand tools.
Power operated tools, namely, drilling tools for the installation of fasteners and replacement parts and fittings therefor; pneumatic and hydraulic drills for installing clamp bolts; hydraulic power units for supplying hydraulic power to tools and hand tools; auxiliary power units for supplying electrical power to tools and hand tools.
Self-forming thread blind fasteners and methods for fastening are provided. The self-forming thread blind fastener comprises a sleeve and a pin. The sleeve comprises a first sleeve end, a second sleeve end, an elongate portion, and an inner wall defining a bore. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the bore. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, a pin head portion, an at least partially threaded portion, a shank intermediate, and a driving portion. The at least partially threaded portion is configured to form threads on at least a portion of the inner wall of the sleeve. The driving portion is configured to receive a torque to rotate the pin within the sleeve and thereby axially compress and deform the sleeve and form the threads on the at least a portion of the inner wall of the sleeve.
Fluid tight blind fasteners and methods tor fastening are provided. The sleeve comprises a first sleeve end comprising a first inner surface, a second sleeve end comprising a second inner surface, and an elongate portion extending from the first sleeve end to the second sleeve end. The first inner surface and the second inner surface define a sleeve cavity extending into the sleeve from the first sleeve end toward or to the second sleeve end. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the sleeve cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end portion configured to receive a torque, a second pin end, and a shank extending from the first pin end portion to the second pin end. Tire shank comprises threads and the threads are configured to form threads on the second inner surface of the sleeve.
A method includes inserting a machining tool through a hole of at least one workpiece that includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and extends from the first surface to the second surface. The hole forms an inner wall. The machining tool includes a shaft and a cutting tip proximate to one end of the shaft. The cutting tip includes a cutting portion. The method includes positioning the cutting portion of the cutting tip to abut an edge of the hole. The edge is located at a junction of the second surface of the one of the at least one workpiece and the inner wall. The method includes forming a surface modification at the edge with the cutting tip. The method includes removing the machining tool from the hole. The method includes installing a fastener within the hole. The fastener engages the surface modification.
B23B 35/00 - Methods for boring or drilling, or for working essentially requiring the use of boring or drilling machinesUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods
B23B 27/14 - Cutting tools of which the bits or tips are of special material
B23B 51/08 - Drills combined with tool parts or tools for performing additional working
A method includes inserting a machining tool through a hole of at least one workpiece that includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and extends from the first surface to the second surface. The hole forms an inner wall. The machining tool includes a shaft and a cutting tip proximate to one end of the shaft. The cutting tip includes a cutting portion. The method includes positioning the cutting portion of the cutting tip to abut an edge of the hole. The edge is located at a junction of the second surface of the one of the at least one workpiece and the inner wall. The method includes forming a surface modification at the edge with the cutting tip. The method includes removing the machining tool from the hole. The method includes installing a fastener within the hole. The fastener engages the surface modification.
B23B 35/00 - Methods for boring or drilling, or for working essentially requiring the use of boring or drilling machinesUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods
B23B 27/14 - Cutting tools of which the bits or tips are of special material
B23B 51/08 - Drills combined with tool parts or tools for performing additional working
Multi-piece fasteners and methods of fastening are provided. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises an inner collar surface defining a collar cavity, an outer collar surface, a coating on the outer collar surface, and a lubrication layer intermediate the coating and the outer collar surface. The coating comprises a resin and a metal pigment. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, and a shank extending intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The fastening collar is configured to be deformed onto the shank by forcibly contacting the outer collar surface of the fastening collar. Forcibly contacting the outer collar surface at least partially removes the coating on the outer collar surface and indicates installation of the multi-piece fastener.
Fastening systems, fastening system installation apparatus, and methods for fastening are provided. The fastening system installation apparatus comprises a sleeve and an anvil. The sleeve comprises a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end. A sleeve cavity extends into the sleeve from the first sleeve end. The anvil is slidably received by the sleeve cavity. The anvil comprises a first anvil end, a second anvil end, and at least two portions formed by at least two channels extending from the first anvil end. The at least two portions define an anvil cavity configured to receive a fastening collar and inner surfaces of the at least two portions are configured to deform the fastening collar. The sleeve is configured to radially displace the at least two portions inward relative to the longitudinal axis responsive to forcible contact between the first anvil end and the first sleeve end.
A fastener includes a sleeve having a tubular portion including a first end and a second end; a head located at the first end; a deformable portion located at the second end; and a core pin having a first end and a second end. The core pin has an elongated shank portion between the first end of the core pin and the second end of the core pin including a threaded portion proximate the second end of the core pin and a head at the first end of the core pin. The sleeve is configured to receive the core pin. The fastener is configured to secure a plurality of workpieces to one another. The deformable portion is configured deflect in response to compression of the deformable portion by the head of the core pin, to form a flared connection that engages a surface of one of the plurality of workpieces.
A fastener includes a sleeve having a tubular portion including a first end and a second end; a head located at the first end; a deformable portion located at the second end; and a core pin having a first end and a second end. The core pin has an elongated shank portion between the first end of the core pin and the second end of the core pin including a threaded portion proximate the second end of the core pin and a head at the first end of the core pin. The sleeve is configured to receive the core pin. The fastener is configured to secure a plurality of workpieces to one another. The deformable portion is configured deflect in response to compression of the deformable portion by the head of the core pin, to form a flared connection that engages a surface of one of the plurality of workpieces.
A wheel cover assembly for a vehicle wheel may include a wheel rib that is attachable to a rim inner surface of a wheel rim of the vehicle wheel, a cover body having a cover body outer surface, a cover body inner surface, and a cover body outer edge having an outer diameter that is greater than an inner diameter of the wheel rib and less than an inner diameter of an open end flange of the wheel rim. A cover mounting mechanism operatively connected to the cover body has a cover locking position wherein the cover mounting mechanism engages the wheel rib to retain the wheel rib between the cover mounting mechanism and the cover body and secure the wheel cover assembly to the vehicle wheel when the wheel rib is attached to the rim inner surface.
Non-limiting embodiments of a multi-piece fastener and a fastening method are disclosed. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises a first collar end, a second collar end, and an inner collar surface extending from the first collar end to the second collar end. The inner collar surface comprises a first lock region and defines a collar cavity. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, and a shank extending intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The shank comprises a second lock region configured to engage the first lock region to form an interference fit between the fastening collar and the pin when the pin is received in the collar cavity. The fastening collar is configured to be deformed onto the shank.
A fastener comprising a pin and a collar. The pin comprising a shank comprising a tapered lock groove thread profile; and a head portion configured to receive a torque. The collar configured to be deformed onto and secured to the shank, wherein the collar comprises an external surface configured to receive a torque such that the collar can be removed from the shank after deformation.
A system includes a fastener and a fastener installation tool. The fastener includes a sleeve having a tubular portion with an internal threaded portion having an internal thread, and a head. The head of the sleeve is configured to be installed in an accessible hole in a workpiece having a surface. The fastener includes a pin member having a threaded portion with an external thread. The pin member is disposed within the sleeve and the external thread of the pin member is configured to threadedly engage the internal thread of the sleeve. The fastener installation tool includes a nosepiece having a face configured to engage the head of the sleeve without the face contacting the surface of the workpiece.
F16B 13/06 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front combined with expanding sleeve
Anti-shingle rivets are provided. The anti-shingle rivets comprise a head portion comprising an outer edge configured to inhibit shingling in a rivet delivery system and a shank extending from the head portion.
The present disclosure relates to fastening collars, multi-piece fasteners, and methods for fastening. A fastening collar comprises a first collar end, a second collar end, and an elongate portion intermediate the first collar end and the second collar end and defining a longitudinal axis of the fastening collar. The elongate portion comprises an external collar surface, an inner collar surface defining a collar cavity, and a groove on at least one of the external collar surface and inner collar surface. The groove extends a first distance along the longitudinal axis.
Vehicle wheels and methods of making vehicle wheels are provided. A vehicle wheel comprises a generally annular first region, a second region, and a flange extension. The first region comprises an inner surface and an outer surface comprising a tire bead seat. The second region extends radially inwardly from the first region. The second region is configured to mount to a vehicle axle. The flange extension extends from the first region in a direction away from the second region. The flange extension comprises a first extension end integral with the first region, a second extension end, and an elongate portion intermediate the first extension end and the second extension end. The elongate portion comprising a first portion with a thickness less than a thickness of the second extension end.
B60B 21/02 - Rims characterised by transverse section
B60B 7/02 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall made essentially in one part
A fastener including a pin member having a shank portion, a threaded portion having a thread, a lock portion having at least one lock groove, and a pull portion located having at least one pull groove. The threaded portion is adapted to be engaged threadedly with a threaded hole of a workpiece to install the pin member therein. The fastener includes a swage collar adapted to be installed into the at least one lock groove of the lock portion to secure a plurality of workpieces. The pull portion is adapted to break off when the fastener is installed.
Vehicle wheels and methods of use are provided. The vehicle wheel comprises a first region, a second region, and a third region. The first region is generally annular and comprises a first flange, a second flange opposite the first flange, and a continuous wall comprising an inner surface and an outer surface. A first tire bead seat and a second tire bead seat are defined on the outer surface. The second region is configured to mount to a vehicle axle and is offset from the first flange by an offset distance. The third region connects the second region and the third region and extends inwardly towards the longitudinal axis from an attachment location on the first region to the second region. The third region comprises a first thickness and the second region comprises a second thickness. The first thickness is no greater than 75% of the second thickness.
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle wheel hub cover, a vehicle wheel, a powered vehicle, and a related method of manufacture. The vehicle wheel hub cover comprises a first curved region and at least two protrusions radially disposed about a periphery of the first curved region. Each of the at least two protrusions comprises a first end, a second end, an elongate portion extending from the first end to the second end, and an inner surface defining a cavity configured to receive a lug of a vehicle wheel. The first ends of each of the at least two protrusions are disposed within a plane. The first curved region extends radially inwardly from a first location on each of the elongate portions of the at least two protrusions and towards the plane.
B60B 7/08 - Fastening arrangements therefor having gripping elements consisting of formations integral with the cover
B60B 7/00 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall
B60B 7/02 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall made essentially in one part
Vehicle wheels and methods of use are provided. The vehicle wheel comprises a first region, a second region, and a third region. The first region is generally annular and comprises a first flange, a second flange opposite the first flange, and a continuous wall comprising an inner surface and an outer surface. A first tire bead seat and a second tire bead seat are defined on the outer surface. The second region is configured to mount to a vehicle axle and is offset from the first flange by an offset distance. The third region connects the second region and the first region and extends inwardly towards the longitudinal axis from an attachment location on the first region to the second region. The third region comprises a first thickness and the second region comprises a second thickness. The first thickness is no greater than 75% of the second thickness.
Multi-piece fasteners, fastening collar installation apparatus, and methods of fastening are provided. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises a first collar end, a second collar end, and a collar cavity. The collar cavity extends from the first collar end to the second collar end. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end comprising a head portion, a second pin end comprising a pull region, and a shank. The pull region is generally cylindrical and smooth and is configured to form at least one of an annular shoulder, a groove, a thread, and other feature responsive to forcible contact from a fastening collar installation apparatus. The shank extends intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The fastening collar is configured to be deformed onto the shank.
Vehicle wheels and methods of making vehicle wheels are provided. The vehicle wheel comprises a generally annular first region, a second region, and a flange region. The first region comprises an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end, and a second end. The second region extends radially inwardly from the first region, and the second region is configured to mount to a vehicle axle. The flange region extends from the first region. The flange region comprises a first flange end adjacent to the first end of the first region, a second flange end, and a curved elongate portion extending intermediate the first flange end and the second flange end. The curved elongate portion comprises a first thickness no greater than 0.3 inches and a second thickness greater than 0.3 inches.
Multi-piece fasteners, multi-piece fastener installation apparatus, and methods of fastening are provided. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises a first collar end and a second collar end. A collar cavity extends from the first collar end to the second collar end. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, and a shank extending intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The shank comprises a plurality of structural features. A first feature of the plurality of structural features has a first configuration and the second feature of the plurality of structural features has a second configuration. The first configuration and the second configuration differ.
Fastening collar installation apparatus and methods of installing a fastener system are provided. The fastening collar installation apparatus comprises an anvil, a sleeve, and a lever. The sleeve comprises a first section comprising a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end, a sleeve cavity, and a slot. The first sleeve end is intermediate the anvil and the second sleeve end. The slot extends a first distance from the first sleeve end. The lever is slidably received by the slot of the sleeve and configured to move between a first lever position in the slot and a second lever position in the slot. The lever comprises a second distance from a first lever end to a second lever end. The second distance is less than the first distance.
A dynamic vehicle wheel balance apparatus, a vehicle wheel, a powered vehicle, and a related method for manufacture are provided. The dynamic vehicle wheel balance apparatus comprises a vehicle wheel cover and a dynamic vehicle wheel balance ring. The vehicle wheel cover comprises a first surface, a second surface, and a perimeter surface connecting the first surface to the second surface. The vehicle wheel cover is configured to removably attach to a flange of a vehicle wheel with the second surface opposing the vehicle wheel. The dynamic vehicle wheel balance ring is attached to the second surface of the vehicle wheel cover. The dynamic vehicle wheel balance apparatus dynamically balances the vehicle wheel during rotation of the vehicle wheel and reduces aerodynamic drag.
The present disclosure relates to fastening collars, multi-piece fasteners, and methods for fastening. A fastening collar comprises a first collar end, a second collar end, and an elongate portion intermediate the first collar end and the second collar end and defining a longitudinal axis of the fastening collar. The elongate portion comprises a first region adjacent the first collar end, extending a first distance along the longitudinal axis; a second region adjacent to the second collar end, extending a second distance along the longitudinal axis, and comprising a flange; and an inner collar surface defining collar cavity extending through the elongate portion from the first collar end to the second collar end. The second collar end extends away from the longitudinal axis of the elongate portion at a first angle offset from an angle perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the elongate portion.
Metallic substrate treatment methods and articles comprising a phosphonate functionalized layer are provided. The method comprises contacting a metallic substrate comprising at least one of aluminum and an aluminum alloy with a fluid to form a phosphonate functionalized layer on at least a region of the metallic substrate. The fluid comprises at least one of a phosphonate containing acid and a derivative thereof. At least one of the phosphonate containing acid and the derivative thereof comprises a pKa of a first acidic proton. The fluid comprises a pH at least 0.5 pH value greater than the pKa of the first acidic proton. The article comprises a metallic substrate comprising aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a phosphonate functionalized layer on at least a region of the metallic substrate.
C23C 22/07 - Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals using aqueous solutions using aqueous acidic solutions with pH < 6 containing phosphates
B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies
C23C 22/73 - Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals characterised by the process
