An electrical connection assembly includes a first electrical element, a second electrical element, and a lock assembly. The first electrical element and the second electrical element are engageable to provide an electrical connection. The lock assembly is positionable between a locked position in which the nut is fixed against rotation relative to the threaded member, and an unlocked position in which the nut is rotatable relative to the threaded member. The lock assembly includes a tooth that is configured to fix rotation of the nut relative to the threaded member in the locked position and that is displaced in the unlocked position. The first electrical element is engaged with the second electrical element when the lock assembly is in the locked position.
A docking system for use with in-space structures includes a first connector attached to a first in-space structure. The first connector includes a first housing defining a central axis and an engagement mechanism positioned within the first housing. The engagement mechanism is movable relative to the first housing. The docking system further includes a second connector attached to a second in-space structure. The second connector includes a second housing including a base and a connection member. The engagement mechanism is operable to engage the connection member. The connection member is fixed in position on the second in-space structure and does not move relative to the second in-space structure when the engagement mechanism engages the connection member.
B64G 1/64 - Systèmes pour réunir ou séparer des véhicules spatiaux ou des parties de ceux-ci, p. ex. aménagement pour l'accostage ou l'amarrage
F16L 37/35 - Accouplements du type à action rapide avec moyens pour couper l'écoulement du fluide avec un obturateur dans chaque extrémité de tuyau avec deux clapets dont l'un au moins est ouvert automatiquement au moment de l'accouplement au moins un des clapets possédant un canal axial communiquant avec des ouvertures latérales
H01R 13/533 - Socles ou boîtiers conçus pour l'emploi dans des conditions extrêmes, p. ex. haute température, rayonnements, vibrations, environnement corrosif, pression
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LATCHING AND FASTENING OBJECTS FOR IN-SPACE SERVICING, ASSEMBLY, AND MANUFACTURING
A docking system for use with in-space structures includes a first connector attached to a first in-space structure. The first connector includes a first housing defining a central axis and an engagement mechanism positioned within the first housing. The engagement mechanism is movable relative to the first housing. The docking system further includes a second connector attached to a second in-space structure. The second connector includes a second housing including a base and a connection member. The engagement mechanism is operable to engage the connection member. The connection member is fixed in position on the second in-space structure and does not move relative to the second in-space structure when the engagement mechanism engages the connection member.
A nut plate assembly includes a plate comprising an aperture defined therethrough, and a shell attached to the plate and extending along a center axis. The nut plate also includes a nut disposed within the shell. The nut is tiltable relative to the center axis when the nut is retained within the shell. A fastener is received within the nut plate assembly and engages the nut when the fastener is in a locked orientation. The nut includes an engagement surface that engages the fastener when the fastener is in the locked orientation.
F16B 37/04 - Dispositifs pour fixer les écrous à des surfaces, p. ex. à des feuilles, à des plaques
F16B 5/02 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par organes de fixation utilisant un filetage
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Spacecraft docking and coupling connector for transferring data, power, and fuel between spacecraft Coupling apparatus for transferring data, power, and fuel between space vehicles
A fastener assembly is provided and includes a fastener member and a washer member. The fastener member includes an end, an opposing head, and an elongated threaded body portion extending therebetween. The threaded body defines a center axis. The head includes a pawl arm having a pawl tooth and a flange. The washer member includes an axial aperture formed therethrough and a lock tab extending therefrom. The lock tab is configured to be received within a recess defined in a substrate member to rotationally fix the washer member relative to the substrate member. The washer member further includes a plurality of lock teeth. The pawl tooth is configured to intermesh with the lock teeth to allow rotation of the fastener member relative to the washer member in a first direction about the center axis, and substantially prevent rotation in an opposite second direction about the center axis.
F16B 35/04 - Boulons filetésBoulons d'ancrageGoujons filetésVisVis de pression avec tête ou axe de forme particulière permettant de fixer le boulon sur ou dans un objet
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
F16B 39/26 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet les rondelles à ressort étant fixées à l'écrou ou à la tête du boulon
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
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NUT PLATE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING FLOATING NUT WITH LOCKING ARRANGEMENT
A nut plate assembly includes a plate comprising an aperture defined therethrough, and a shell attached to the plate and extending along a center axis. The nut plate also includes a nut disposed within the shell. The nut is tiltable relative to the center axis when the nut is retained within the shell. A fastener is received within the nut plate assembly and engages the nut when the fastener is in a locked orientation. The nut includes an engagement surface that engages the fastener when the fastener is in the locked orientation.
F16B 37/04 - Dispositifs pour fixer les écrous à des surfaces, p. ex. à des feuilles, à des plaques
F16B 37/08 - Écrous à largage rapide, p. ex. faits de plusieurs partiesÉcrous mobiles le long du boulon après basculement de l’écrou
F16B 39/10 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par une plaque ou un anneau immobile par rapport au boulon ou à l'objet
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Nut plate assembly including tiltable floating nut with curved interface
A nut plate assembly includes a plate comprising an aperture defined therethrough, and a shell attached to the plate and extending along a center axis. The shell includes a first end and a second end. The nut plate also includes a nut disposed within the shell. The nut is moveable between a first position proximate the first end of the shell and a second position proximate the second end of the shell. The nut includes a first curved engagement surface and is tiltable relative to the center axis when the nut is retained within the shell.
F16B 37/04 - Dispositifs pour fixer les écrous à des surfaces, p. ex. à des feuilles, à des plaques
F16B 5/02 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par organes de fixation utilisant un filetage
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LOCKING MECHANISMS FOR CONDUIT FASTENER ASSEMBLIES
A fastener assembly includes a tube fitting defining a longitudinal axis, a lock assembly releasably coupled to the tube fitting and including teeth, and a conduit nut. The conduit nut defines an inner cavity sized and shaped to receive a portion of the tube fitting. The conduit nut includes a circumferential wall extending about a periphery of the conduit nut, and notches. The lock assembly is positionable between a locked position in which the teeth are engaged with the notches and an unlocked position in which the teeth are spaced from the notches. The tube fitting is fixed against rotation within the inner cavity when the lock assembly is in the locked position. The tube fitting is rotatable within the inner cavity when the lock assembly is in the unlocked position.
F16L 19/00 - Raccords dans lesquels les surfaces d'étanchéité sont maintenues en contact par un organe, p. ex. un écrou à oreilles vissé dans, ou vissé sur une des parties du raccord
F16L 19/025 - Extrémités de tuyaux pourvues de colliers ou de brides formant corps ou non avec les tuyaux, maintenues en contact par un organe vissé les colliers ou les brides formant partie intégrante des extrémités du tuyau
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LATCHING AND FASTENING OBJECTS FOR IN-SPACE SERVICING, ASSEMBLY, AND MANUFACTURING
A docking system for use with in-space structures includes a first connector attached to a first in-space structure and a second connector attached to a second in-space structure. The first connector includes a first housing that defines a recess. The second connector includes a second housing that is received within the recess of the first housing. The docking system also includes an engagement mechanism configured to secure the second housing in the recess.
A docking system for use with in-space structures includes a first connector attached to a first in-space structure and a second connector attached to a second in-space structure. The first connector includes a first housing that defines a recess. The second connector includes a second housing that is received within the recess of the first housing. The docking system also includes an engagement mechanism configured to secure the second housing in the recess.
F16L 37/35 - Accouplements du type à action rapide avec moyens pour couper l'écoulement du fluide avec un obturateur dans chaque extrémité de tuyau avec deux clapets dont l'un au moins est ouvert automatiquement au moment de l'accouplement au moins un des clapets possédant un canal axial communiquant avec des ouvertures latérales
H01R 13/533 - Socles ou boîtiers conçus pour l'emploi dans des conditions extrêmes, p. ex. haute température, rayonnements, vibrations, environnement corrosif, pression
H01R 13/631 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz pour l'engagement uniquement
H01R 13/635 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz pour la séparation uniquement par une pression mécanique, p. ex. par la force d'un ressort
H01R 13/66 - Association structurelle avec des composants électriques incorporés
H01R 13/71 - Éléments de contact des pièces de couplage agissant comme interrupteur
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Fastener assemblies and nut plate assemblies for fastener assemblies
Fastener assemblies and nut plate assemblies for fastener assemblies include a nut defining a bore configured to receive a threaded fastener, and a lock member. The assembly has a locked configuration in which the lock member is configured to fix rotation of the threaded fastener relative to the nut and an unlocked configuration in which the threaded fastener is allowed to rotate relative to the nut. The assembly also includes a magnetic component configured to engage the lock member and switch the assembly between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration.
A fastener system for use with in-space structures includes a first connector attachable to a first in-space structure, and a second connector attachable to a second in-space structure. The first connector includes a first housing and a first connection member. The second connector includes a second housing and a second connection member. The second housing has an inner surface defining a recess sized to receive the first housing. The inner surface of the second housing is shaped to guide the first housing into position for the at least first connection member to engage the at least one second connection member within the recess. The fastener system also includes an actuator configured to move one of the first connector or the second connector in to position to engage the other of the first connector or the second connector.
B64G 1/64 - Systèmes pour réunir ou séparer des véhicules spatiaux ou des parties de ceux-ci, p. ex. aménagement pour l'accostage ou l'amarrage
H01R 13/639 - Moyens additionnels pour maintenir ou verrouiller les pièces de couplage entre elles après l'engagement
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
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Fastener assemblies and nut plate assemblies for fastener assemblies
Fastener assemblies and nut plate assemblies include a plate member, a shell member and a floating nut disposed within the shell member and defining a bore configured to receive a threaded fastener. The fastener assemblies and nut plate assemblies also include at least one magnetic component disposed within the shell member and configured to switch the nut plate assembly between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
Fastener assemblies and nut plate assemblies include a plate member, a shell member and a floating nut disposed within the shell member and defining a bore configured to receive a threaded fastener. The fastener assemblies and nut plate assemblies also include at least one magnetic component disposed within the shell member and configured to switch the nut plate assembly between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
F16B 37/04 - Dispositifs pour fixer les écrous à des surfaces, p. ex. à des feuilles, à des plaques
F16B 39/28 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par organes particuliers portés par l'écrou ou le boulon ou par la forme particulière de ceux-ci
A fastener assembly includes a threaded member and a first lock member coupled to the threaded member. The first lock member includes a plurality of ratchet teeth. The fastener assembly further includes a second lock member including at least one lock tooth configured to engage the plurality of ratchet teeth of the first lock member. The fastener assembly has a locked configuration in which the at least one lock tooth engages the plurality of ratchet teeth and an unlocked configuration in which the at least one lock tooth is spaced from the plurality of ratchet teeth. The fastener assembly also includes at least one lock arm coupled to the second lock member. The at least one lock arm extends at least in part radially outward of the second lock member. The at least one lock arm is configured to engage a surface to inhibit rotation of the second lock member.
F16B 39/282 - Blocage par dispositifs dont les surfaces de travail ont une forme particulière, p. ex. écrous à encoches ou à dents
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
A fastener assembly includes a first lock member including a plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth and a second lock member including a base portion and at least one tab extending axially from the base portion. The at least one tab has a proximal end joined to the base portion and a free end opposite the proximal end. The second lock member further includes a plurality of radially extending teeth on an inner side of the free end of the at least one tab. The second lock member is positionable between a locked configuration in which the plurality of radially extending teeth are configured to engage the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth and an unlocked configuration in which the plurality of radially extending teeth are spaced from the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth. The base portion and the at least one tab are a single piece.
F16B 39/282 - Blocage par dispositifs dont les surfaces de travail ont une forme particulière, p. ex. écrous à encoches ou à dents
A61B 17/70 - Dispositifs de mise en position ou de stabilisation de la colonne vertébrale, p. ex. stabilisateurs comprenant un liquide de remplissage dans un implant
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
F16B 39/10 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par une plaque ou un anneau immobile par rapport au boulon ou à l'objet
F16B 39/28 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par organes particuliers portés par l'écrou ou le boulon ou par la forme particulière de ceux-ci
A fastener assembly includes a threaded member including a threaded body portion and a head portion. The fastener assembly also includes a first lock member including a plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth and defining an aperture extending therethrough. The aperture is sized to receive the threaded body portion. The fastener assembly further includes a second lock member including a base portion configured to couple to the threaded member for rotation therewith and at least one spring finger extending axially from the base portion. The at least one spring finger has a proximal end joined to the base portion and a free end opposite the proximal end. The second lock member has a lock position in which the free end of the at least one spring finger is configured to engage the plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth and an unlock position in which the free end of the at least one spring finger is spaced from the plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth.
A fastener assembly includes a threaded member including a threaded body portion and a head portion. The fastener assembly also includes a first lock member including a plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth and defining an aperture extending therethrough. The aperture is sized to receive the threaded body portion. The fastener assembly further includes a second lock member including a base portion configured to couple to the threaded member for rotation therewith and at least one spring finger extending axially from the base portion. The at least one spring finger has a proximal end joined to the base portion and a free end opposite the proximal end. The second lock member has a lock position in which the free end of the at least one spring finger is configured to engage the plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth and an unlock position in which the free end of the at least one spring finger is spaced from the plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth.
A fastener assembly includes a threaded member including a threaded body portion and a head portion. The fastener assembly also includes a first lock member including a plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth and defining an aperture extending therethrough. The aperture is sized to receive the threaded body portion. The fastener assembly further includes a second lock member including a base portion configured to couple to the threaded member for rotation therewith and at least one spring finger extending axially from the base portion. The at least one spring finger has a proximal end joined to the base portion and a free end opposite the proximal end. The second lock member has a lock position in which the free end of the at least one spring finger is configured to engage the plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth and an unlock position in which the free end of the at least one spring finger is spaced from the plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth.
F16B 39/282 - Blocage par dispositifs dont les surfaces de travail ont une forme particulière, p. ex. écrous à encoches ou à dents
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
A fastener assembly includes a first lock member including a plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth. The fastener assembly also includes a second lock member including a base portion and at least one tab extending axially from the base portion. The base portion defines an aperture sized to receive the threaded body portion. The at least one tab has a proximal end joined to the base portion and a free end opposite the proximal end. The second lock member is positionable between a locked configuration in which the free end of the at least one tab is configured to engage the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth and an unlocked configuration in which the free end of the at least one tab is spaced from the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth. The base portion and the at least one tab are a single piece.
F16B 39/10 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par une plaque ou un anneau immobile par rapport au boulon ou à l'objet
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
A fastener assembly includes a first lock member including a plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth. The fastener assembly also includes a second lock member including a base portion and at least one tab extending axially from the base portion. The base portion defines an aperture sized to receive the threaded body portion. The at least one tab has a proximal end joined to the base portion and a free end opposite the proximal end. The second lock member is positionable between a locked configuration in which the free end of the at least one tab is configured to engage the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth and an unlocked configuration in which the free end of the at least one tab is spaced from the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth. The base portion and the at least one tab are a single piece.
F16B 39/10 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par une plaque ou un anneau immobile par rapport au boulon ou à l'objet
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
A fastener assembly is provided and includes a fastener member and a washer member. The fastener member includes an end, an opposing head, and an elongated threaded body portion extending therebetween. The threaded body defines a center axis. The head includes a pawl arm having a pawl tooth and a flange. The washer member includes an axial aperture formed therethrough and a lock tab extending therefrom. The lock tab is configured to be received within a recess defined in a substrate member to rotationally fix the washer member relative to the substrate member. The washer member further includes a plurality of lock teeth. The pawl tooth is configured to intermesh with the lock teeth to allow rotation of the fastener member relative to the washer member in a first direction about the center axis, and substantially prevent rotation in an opposite second direction about the center axis.
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
F16B 39/26 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet les rondelles à ressort étant fixées à l'écrou ou à la tête du boulon
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
F16B 39/282 - Blocage par dispositifs dont les surfaces de travail ont une forme particulière, p. ex. écrous à encoches ou à dents
A fastener assembly includes a lock nut configured to threadably engage a threaded body portion, and a first lock member including a plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth. The fastener assembly also includes a second lock member including a base portion and at least one tab extending axially from the base portion. The base portion defines an aperture sized to receive the threaded body portion. The at least one tab has a proximal end joined to the base portion and a free end opposite the proximal end. The second lock member is positionable between a locked configuration in which the free end of the at least one tab is configured to engage the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth and an unlocked configuration in which the free end of the at least one tab is spaced from the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth. The base portion and the at least one tab are a single piece.
F16B 39/282 - Blocage par dispositifs dont les surfaces de travail ont une forme particulière, p. ex. écrous à encoches ou à dents
A61B 17/70 - Dispositifs de mise en position ou de stabilisation de la colonne vertébrale, p. ex. stabilisateurs comprenant un liquide de remplissage dans un implant
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
F16B 39/10 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par une plaque ou un anneau immobile par rapport au boulon ou à l'objet
F16B 39/28 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par organes particuliers portés par l'écrou ou le boulon ou par la forme particulière de ceux-ci
A nut plate assembly includes a plate member, a shell member, a nut, and a bias member. The shell member includes a first end coupled to the plate member and a second end opposite the first end. The nut is disposed within the shell member and is moveable between a first position proximate the shell member first end and a second position proximate the shell member second end. In addition, the bias member is disposed within the shell member and is configured to bias the nut toward one of the first position and the second position.
F16B 5/02 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par organes de fixation utilisant un filetage
F16B 37/04 - Dispositifs pour fixer les écrous à des surfaces, p. ex. à des feuilles, à des plaques
A nut plate assembly includes a plate member, a shell member, a nut, and a bias member. The shell member includes a first end coupled to the plate member and a second end opposite the first end. The nut is disposed within the shell member and is moveable between a first position proximate the shell member first end and a second position proximate the shell member second end. In addition, the bias member is disposed within the shell member and is configured to bias the nut toward one of the first position and the second position.
F16B 37/04 - Dispositifs pour fixer les écrous à des surfaces, p. ex. à des feuilles, à des plaques
F16B 5/02 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par organes de fixation utilisant un filetage
F16B 37/00 - Écrous ou pièces similaires avec entrées de filetage
F16B 39/04 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage avec un organe traversant le filetage d'une pièce au moins, p. ex. une broche, une clavette, une goupille fendue, une vis
F16B 39/06 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage avec un organe traversant le filetage d'une pièce au moins, p. ex. une broche, une clavette, une goupille fendue, une vis une broche ou cavalier étant parallèle à l'axe du boulon
A locking mechanism for a fastener is provided. The locking mechanism includes a lock nut, a lock member, and a lock washer. The lock nut is releasably coupled to the lock nut for rotation therewith. The lock member includes an annular body having a radially-extending detent member. The lock washer includes an axially-extending wall about a periphery of the lock washer. The axially-extending wall defines an inner cavity for receiving a portion of the annular body of the lock member therein and includes comprising a plurality of radially-extending notches defined therein. The notches are configured to receive the radially-extending detent member.
F16B 39/28 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par organes particuliers portés par l'écrou ou le boulon ou par la forme particulière de ceux-ci
F16B 13/04 - Chevilles ou autres dispositifs fixés à des parois ou autres emplacements par insertion dans des trous préparés à cet effet avec parties s'agrippant dans le trou ou derrière la paroi après insertion
F16B 13/06 - Chevilles ou autres dispositifs fixés à des parois ou autres emplacements par insertion dans des trous préparés à cet effet avec parties s'agrippant dans le trou ou derrière la paroi après insertion et combinées avec un manchon extensible
F16B 37/00 - Écrous ou pièces similaires avec entrées de filetage
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
F16B 39/22 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage
A nut plate assembly includes a plate member comprising an aperture defined therethrough. The nut plate assembly also includes a shell member having a first end joined to the plate member and a second end opposite the first end. The nut plate assembly further includes a bias member disposed within the shell member and a nut comprising a shoulder portion configured to receive a portion of the bias member. The nut is disposed within the shell member and moveable between a first position proximate the shell member first end and a second position proximate the shell member second end. The bias member is configured to bias the nut toward one of the first position and the second position. The nut plate assembly also includes a retention member configured to retain the nut within the shell member.
A nut plate assembly includes a plate member, a shell member, a nut, and a bias member. The plate member includes a retention tab. The shell member includes a first end coupled to the plate member by the retention tab and a second end opposite the first end. The nut is disposed within the shell member and is moveable between a first position proximate the shell member first end and a second position proximate the shell member second end. In addition, the bias member is disposed within the shell member and is configured to bias the nut toward one of the first position and the second position.
F16B 37/04 - Dispositifs pour fixer les écrous à des surfaces, p. ex. à des feuilles, à des plaques
F16B 39/10 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par une plaque ou un anneau immobile par rapport au boulon ou à l'objet
F16B 37/06 - Dispositifs pour fixer les écrous à des surfaces, p. ex. à des feuilles, à des plaques par soudage ou rivetage
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Tools and ratchet locking mechanisms for threaded fasteners
A fastening device includes a fastener, a lock washer, and a lock nut. The fastener has a head portion, a threaded body portion, and a longitudinally extending flat section formed in the threaded body portion. The lock washer has an upper surface and a circumferential surface extending therefrom. The circumferential surface includes an array of radially-extending ratchet teeth. The lock washer also has an aperture with a flat inner surface configured to engage the flat section of the fastener and rotationally fix the lock washer. The lock nut has an upper surface and a peripheral outer surface extending therefrom and defining an axially-extending recessed portion. The upper surface includes an integrally-formed pawl arm having a tapered inner surface defining a tapered slot between the pawl arm and the lock nut in axial alignment with the recessed portion. The pawl arm includes a pawl tooth for engagement with the array of ratchet teeth.
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
A fastener assembly is provided and includes a fastener member and a washer member. The fastener member includes an end, an opposing head, and an elongated threaded body portion extending therebetween. The threaded body defines a center axis. The head includes a pawl arm having a pawl tooth and a flange. The washer member includes an axial aperture formed therethrough and a lock tab extending therefrom. The lock tab is configured to be received within a recess defined in a substrate member to rotationally fix the washer member relative to the substrate member. The washer member further includes a plurality of lock teeth. The pawl tooth is configured to intermesh with the lock teeth to allow rotation of the fastener member relative to the washer member in a first direction about the center axis, and substantially prevent rotation in an opposite second direction about the center axis.
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
F16B 39/26 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet les rondelles à ressort étant fixées à l'écrou ou à la tête du boulon
F16B 39/28 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par organes particuliers portés par l'écrou ou le boulon ou par la forme particulière de ceux-ci
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
A fastener assembly is provided and includes a fastener member and a washer member. The fastener member includes an end, an opposing head, and an elongated threaded body portion extending therebetween. The threaded body defines a center axis. The head includes a pawl arm having a pawl tooth and a flange. The washer member includes an axial aperture formed therethrough and a lock tab extending therefrom. The lock tab is configured to be received within a recess defined in a substrate member to rotationally fix the washer member relative to the substrate member. The washer member further includes a plurality of lock teeth. The pawl tooth is configured to intermesh with the lock teeth to allow rotation of the fastener member relative to the washer member in a first direction about the center axis, and substantially prevent rotation in an opposite second direction about the center axis.
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
F16B 39/26 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet les rondelles à ressort étant fixées à l'écrou ou à la tête du boulon
F16B 39/28 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par organes particuliers portés par l'écrou ou le boulon ou par la forme particulière de ceux-ci
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
A fastener assembly is provided and includes a fastener member and a washer member. The fastener member includes an end, an opposing head, and an elongated threaded body portion extending therebetween. The threaded body defines a center axis. The head includes a pawl arm having a pawl tooth and a flange. The washer member includes an axial aperture formed therethrough and a lock tab extending therefrom. The lock tab is configured to be received within a recess defined in a substrate member to rotationally fix the washer member relative to the substrate member. The washer member further includes a plurality of lock teeth. The pawl tooth is configured to intermesh with the lock teeth to allow rotation of the fastener member relative to the washer member in a first direction about the center axis, and substantially prevent rotation in an opposite second direction about the center axis.
A locking mechanism for a fastener is provided. The locking mechanism includes a lock nut, a lock member, and a lock washer. The lock nut is releasably coupled to the lock nut for rotation therewith. The lock member includes an annular body having a radially-extending detent member. The lock washer includes an axially-extending wall about a periphery of the lock washer. The axially-extending wall defines an inner cavity for receiving a portion of the annular body of the lock member therein and includes comprising a plurality of radially-extending notches defined therein. The notches are configured to receive the radially-extending detent member.
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
F16B 37/00 - Écrous ou pièces similaires avec entrées de filetage
F16B 43/00 - Rondelles ou dispositifs équivalentsAutres dispositifs de support pour têtes de boulons ou d'écrous
F16B 39/34 - Blocage par pièces déformables insérées ou pièces analogues
F16B 39/282 - Blocage par dispositifs dont les surfaces de travail ont une forme particulière, p. ex. écrous à encoches ou à dents
A fastener assembly includes a threaded member, a lock nut, and a lock washer. The threaded member has a pair of opposing flat sections formed in the threaded portion of the threaded member. The lock nut is configured to tlrreadably engage the threaded member and includes a flange having a plurality of axially extending teeth. The lock washer includes a flat central portion with an aperture. The aperture has a pair of opposing flat inner surfaces configured to engage the opposing flat sections of the threaded member to rotationally fix the lock washer. The lock washer also includes at least one outer portion extending upward from the flat central portion at a predetermined angle. The outer portion includes a plurality of locking apertures configured to receive the plurality of axially extending teeth of the lock nut.
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
F16B 39/34 - Blocage par pièces déformables insérées ou pièces analogues
F16B 39/36 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par organes particuliers portés par l'écrou ou le boulon ou par la forme particulière de ceux-ci avec parties coniques de blocage, pouvant être fendues, y compris les bagues séparées utilisées avec ces parties
38.
LOCKING MECHANISMS WITH DEFLECTABLE WASHER MEMBERS
A fastener assembly includes a threaded member, a lock nut, and a lock washer. The threaded member has a pair of opposing flat sections formed in the threaded portion of the threaded member. The lock nut is configured to threadably engage the threaded member and includes a flange having a plurality of axially extending teeth. The lock washer includes a flat central portion with an aperture. The aperture has a pair of opposing flat inner surfaces configured to engage the opposing flat sections of the threaded member to rotationally fix the lock washer. The lock washer also includes at least one outer portion extending upward from the flat central portion at a predetermined angle. The outer portion includes a plurality of locking apertures configured to receive the plurality of axially extending teeth of the lock nut.
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
F16B 39/34 - Blocage par pièces déformables insérées ou pièces analogues
F16B 39/36 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par organes particuliers portés par l'écrou ou le boulon ou par la forme particulière de ceux-ci avec parties coniques de blocage, pouvant être fendues, y compris les bagues séparées utilisées avec ces parties
39.
Locking mechanisms with deflectable washer members
A fastener assembly includes a threaded member, a lock nut, and a lock washer. The threaded member has a pair of opposing flat sections formed in the threaded portion of the threaded member. The lock nut is configured to threadably engage the threaded member and includes a flange having a plurality of axially extending teeth. The lock washer includes a flat central portion with an aperture. The aperture has a pair of opposing flat inner surfaces configured to engage the opposing flat sections of the threaded member to rotationally fix the lock washer. The lock washer also includes at least one outer portion extending upward from the flat central portion at a predetermined angle. The outer portion includes a plurality of locking apertures configured to receive the plurality of axially extending teeth of the lock nut.
F16B 39/10 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par une plaque ou un anneau immobile par rapport au boulon ou à l'objet
F16B 39/282 - Blocage par dispositifs dont les surfaces de travail ont une forme particulière, p. ex. écrous à encoches ou à dents
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
A fastener with a locking mechanism includes an elongated bolt member with threaded segment defining a banking feature and generally planar surfaces, a nut member, a washer member, and a lock member. The nut member has a threaded bore for cooperating with the threaded segment of the bolt member and a peripheral edge with a flat side defining an axial slot. The washer member has a central bore with a banking portion that complements the banking feature of the bolt member such that, when the threaded segment is inserted in the central bore, the washer member moves axially and is rotatably fixed relative to the bolt member. The washer member has an axially projecting circumferential wall with radially inward facing engagement teeth for intermeshing with teeth of the lock member.
F16B 39/10 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par une plaque ou un anneau immobile par rapport au boulon ou à l'objet
F16B 39/28 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par organes particuliers portés par l'écrou ou le boulon ou par la forme particulière de ceux-ci
A fastener with a locking mechanism includes an elongated bolt member with threaded segment defining a banking feature and generally planar surfaces, a nut member, a washer member, and a lock member. The nut member has a threaded bore for cooperating with the threaded segment of the bolt member and a peripheral edge with a flat side defining an axial slot. The washer member has a central bore with a banking portion that complements the banking feature of the bolt member such that, when the threaded segment is inserted in the central bore, the washer member moves axially and is rotatably fixed relative to the bolt member. The washer member has an axially projecting circumferential wall with radially inward facing engagement teeth for intermeshing with teeth of the lock member. The lock member has a spring finger upstanding from the annular body that is received in the axial of the nut member for fixing the lock member in rotation relative the nut member.
F16B 39/282 - Blocage par dispositifs dont les surfaces de travail ont une forme particulière, p. ex. écrous à encoches ou à dents
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
F16B 37/00 - Écrous ou pièces similaires avec entrées de filetage
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
F16B 39/34 - Blocage par pièces déformables insérées ou pièces analogues
F16B 43/00 - Rondelles ou dispositifs équivalentsAutres dispositifs de support pour têtes de boulons ou d'écrous
A fastener with a locking mechanism includes an elongated bolt member with threaded segment defining a banking feature and generally planar surfaces, a nut member, a washer member, and a lock member. The nut member has a threaded bore for cooperating with the threaded segment of the bolt member and a peripheral edge with a flat side defining an axial slot. The washer member has a central bore with a banking portion that complements the banking feature of the bolt member such that, when the threaded segment is inserted in the central bore, the washer member moves axially and is rotatably fixed relative to the bolt member. The washer member has an axially projecting circumferential wall with radially inward facing engagement teeth for intermeshing with teeth of the lock member.
F16B 39/28 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par organes particuliers portés par l'écrou ou le boulon ou par la forme particulière de ceux-ci
A61B 17/70 - Dispositifs de mise en position ou de stabilisation de la colonne vertébrale, p. ex. stabilisateurs comprenant un liquide de remplissage dans un implant
F16B 39/10 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par une plaque ou un anneau immobile par rapport au boulon ou à l'objet
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
F16B 39/34 - Blocage par pièces déformables insérées ou pièces analogues
A fastening device including a fastener having a head portion and an elongated threaded body portion extending axially from the head portion. The threaded body portion includes opposing flat sections. A lock washer has a lower surface with an array of radially extending engagement teeth. The lock washer also defines an axial aperture for receiving the fastener. The axial aperture has two flat inner surfaces for cooperating with the two flat sections of the threaded body portion to prevent relative rotation of the washer and threaded body portion. A threaded lock nut mates with the threaded body portion. The lock nut has an upper surface with at least one cantilevered pawl members for ratcheted engagement with the array of radially extending engagement teeth of the lock washer.
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
44.
TOOLS AND RATCHET LOCKING MECHANISMS FOR THREADED FASTENERS
A fastening device having a fastener with a head portion and an elongated threaded body portion extending axially from the head portion. The fastening device also includes a lock washer and a threaded lock nut for rotatably mating with the fastener. The lock washer has a lower surface with a plurality of ratchet teeth extending therefrom. The lock washer is configured to couple to the fastener for axial movement but is fixed rotationally. The threaded lock nut has an upper surface defining at least one pawl arm. The pawl arm includes at least one pawl tooth for engagement with at least one of the plurality of ratchet teeth, and a flange extending radially outward from the pawl arm.
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
B25B 23/02 - Dispositions pour manipuler les vis ou écrous
45.
Tools and ratchet locking mechanisms for threaded fasteners
A fastening device having a fastener with a head portion and an elongated threaded body portion extending axially from the head portion. The fastening device also includes a lock washer and a threaded lock nut for rotatably mating with the fastener. The lock washer has a lower surface with a plurality of ratchet teeth extending therefrom. The lock washer is configured to couple to the fastener for axial movement but is fixed rotationally. The threaded lock nut has an upper surface defining at least one pawl arm. The pawl arm includes at least one pawl tooth for engagement with at least one of the plurality of ratchet teeth, and a flange extending radially outward from the pawl arm.
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
A fastening device including a fastener having a head portion and an elongated threaded body portion extending axially from the head portion. The threaded body portion includes opposing flat sections. A lock washer has a lower surface with an array of radially extending engagement teeth. The lock washer also defines an axial aperture for receiving the fastener. The axial aperture has two flat inner surfaces for cooperating with the two flat sections of the threaded body portion to prevent relative rotation of the washer and threaded body portion. A threaded lock nut mates with the threaded body portion. The lock nut has an upper surface with at least one cantilevered pawl members for ratcheted engagement with the array of radially extending engagement teeth of the lock washer.
F16B 39/32 - Blocage par cliquet ou languette genre cliquet
F16B 39/12 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par écrous de blocage, c.-à-d. contre-écrous
F16B 39/24 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage par rondelles, rondelles à ressort ou plaques élastiques qui bloquent contre l'objet
A fastening device including a fastener having a head portion and an elongated threaded body portion extending axially from the head portion. The threaded body portion includes opposing flat sections. A lock washer has a lower surface with an array of radially extending engagement teeth. The lock washer also defines an axial aperture for receiving the fastener. The axial aperture has two flat inner surfaces for cooperating with the two flat sections of the threaded body portion to prevent relative rotation of the washer and threaded body portion. A threaded lock nut mates with the threaded body portion. The lock nut has an upper surface with at least one cantilevered pawl members for ratcheted engagement with the array of radially extending engagement teeth of the lock washer.