F16B23/0061

HAMMERLESS SOLUTION
20190224721 · 2019-07-25 · ·

The invention relates to a screen, which has a screen panel support and screening modules arranged in the screen panel support. The screening modules are fastened to the screen panel support by means of at least one device. The device comprises a first element attachable to the screen panel support and adapted to receive a opening of the screening module or an opening created by adjacent screening modules, the first element having an outer threading, and a second element having an inner threading for engagement with the outer threading of the first element, such that the screening module is attached to the screen panel support upon interconnection between the first element and the second element. The screen is characterized in that an outer periphery of the second element comprises at least one groove for engagement with a handling tool. The invention also relates to a method for fastening a screening module to a screen panel support.

HYBRID THREE-POINT DRIVE FASTENER

Fasteners are disclosed for use with multiple standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include several different torque bearing portions for use with different torque delivery tools, as well as non-torque bearing portions disposed between torque bearing portions.

System, apparatus, and method for securing structures

Systems, methods, and devices for securing structures include a fastener that includes a threaded body and a head. The head includes a rounded axial protrusion having a first radial diameter, and a noncircular radial portion for securing the fastener. The noncircular radial portion has a second radial diameter greater than the first radial diameter. The noncircular radial portion is positioned between the threaded body and the rounded axial protrusion.

REACTION WASHER WITH BELLEVILLE SPRING INDUCED RADIALLY INWARD PROGRESSING BOTTOM BITE ACTION AND TIGHTENING AND SECURING SYSTEM

A Belleville reaction washer flattens out while being fully loaded such that its bottom serrations initially contact and bite with their peripheral ends only. Thereby washer slippage is circumvented as the maximum distance to the washer axis offsets eventual increased thread friction and eventual presence of lubricants or paint on the base surface. During washer flattening, the bottom serrations extend their bite radially inward and underneath the nut or bolt head. The Belleville spring action may secure the nut or bolt head on top against inadvertent loosening. In addition, a dual washer stack may include a conical ramp interface for a low overall height and lock washer functionality. Radial torque receive faces remain in plane during washer flattening and receive the torque substantially free of radial force components. A radially slim reaction socket interface may thus be tapered down around them without need for continuous circumferential structural support.

CONCENTRIC ACTUATION AND REACTION TORQUE TRANSFER SYSTEM

An actuation and reaction socket tool features a reaction coupling that is slid onto the spline flange of a power torque wrench prior to attaching the actuation socket on the drive shaft of the torque wrench and prior to securing it with a well-known safety pin. The reaction coupling is then coupled to the reaction socket via circumferentially arrayed and interlocking castles on both the reaction coupling and reaction socket. A lock plate spring loaded snaps into grooves on the inside of the castles and axially locks the reaction coupling with the reaction socket. At least one of the reaction coupling and reaction socket is axially withheld by the central actuation socket such that the entire tool system remains connected to the torque wrench. To remove the tool again, the reaction coupling and reaction socket are first decoupled, which provides access again to the safety pin for its removal.

INTERCHANGEABLE, DEBRIS INSENSITIVE AND NON-SLIPPING REACTION TORQUE TRANSFER SYSTEM

Interchangeable monolithic or stacked Belleville reaction washers initially penetrate with outward bottom serration edges only during manual pre-tightening. Slippage is thereby avoided at begin of the consecutive power torque wrench assisted full tightening of the nut and/or bolt head resting on it. As the load ramps up, the reaction washer or stack flattens out and the bottom serrations gradually penetrate radially inwards. Reaction and actuation sockets of varying sizes matching a broad range of reaction washers and nut and/or bolt heads may be interchangeably snapped on a reaction coupling connected to the torque wrench housing. A clearance undercut underneath the reaction washer torque receiving flanges captures eventual debris to further assist unimpeded and fast coupling of the system. Radially oriented contact faces between reaction washer and reaction socket provide a snug contact unaffected by their toroidal movement during washer flattening and a force transfer free of radial force components.

SOCKET FOR DRIVING ASYMMETRIC FASTENER HEADS
20190176297 · 2019-06-13 ·

A socket having an offset drive keyway for transmitting torque to asymmetric fastener heads to facilitate their rotation by applying torque across the fastener end to minimize stress on the fastener end-fastener shaft joint.

Blade fastening assembly and gas turbine including same
12012871 · 2024-06-18 · ·

A blade fastening assembly and a gas turbine including the same are proposed. The blade fastening assembly includes a fastening key having a threaded hole, a rotor disk including a disk slot into which a root member is inserted, the rotor disk having a first groove with a shape corresponding to a portion of the fastening key, a first portion of a second groove adjacent to the first groove, and a pin groove connected with the first groove, a platform having a second portion of the second groove formed in communication with the first portion of the second groove and the first groove and forming a shape corresponding to a remaining portion of the fastening key in a state of being inserted into the disk slot, and a fastening pin inserted into the threaded hole and the pin groove.

Multifunction Reaction Washer and Stack accessed by Slim Reaction Socket
20190136902 · 2019-05-09 ·

Accurate reaction socket access within an outer washer diameter is provided via a number of tool access castles extending from a stepped bushing and serration top, which in turn provides low friction during initial tightening and securing after final loading of a nut/bolt. Bottom serration slipping during initial tightening and thread locking during initial loosening are eliminated by the reaction washer stacked on top and in contact with a support washer via helical ramps and ramp mates. During initial tightening or loosening, the ramp mates slide up or down the helical ramps whereby an axial load on the nut/bolt is ramped up or down prior to screwing it on the main thread. A clamp ring or ramp indenters may secure the two washers. An interposition washer may extend the axial reaction range of the washer stack. Direct tension indicators may be combined with the ramp indenters.

Fastening
10274001 · 2019-04-30 ·

A fastening assembly having torquing members that engage notches on a conical securing member. The torquing members being operable by a wrench and able to exert torque on the securing member at the notches to tighten or loosen the securing member.