F16B35/041

THREADED FASTENING SYSTEM
20230057997 · 2023-02-23 ·

A fastener system incorporated in a structural member, the system including a dual threaded member and an anti-rotational member. The dual threaded member is inserted through a hole in the structural member. The dual threaded member has an engaging feature. The anti-rotational member is coupled to the dual threaded member, and the anti-rotational member is coupled with the engaging feature of the dual threaded member and with the structural member to thereby limit rotation of the dual threaded member relative to the structural member.

MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH SELF ALIGNING CAM SYSTEM
20230043436 · 2023-02-09 ·

A mounting system having a dual plunger arrangement wherein the side of each plunger has a pull down cam to provide a desired pull down action in relation to at least two studs, the cams moving relative to one another and axially aligning relative to one another relative to the two axially spaced pull down studs to allow the plungers to provide a maximum hold down force for the two pull down studs, balance the hold down forces thereby maximizing performance and reducing unlocking forces.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING A HAMMER TOOL
20230092273 · 2023-03-23 · ·

Systems and methods can include stretching a stud of a hammer assembly by tightening, according to a preset amount, a plurality of fasteners, which can extend from a first end surface and/or a second end surface of a first nut threadedly coupled to the stud, against an upper surface of a body of the hammer assembly. The fasteners and the first nut can provide a clamping load for the stud upon completion of the tightening. The systems and methods can also include, after the stretching, tightening a second nut, which can be threadedly connected to the stud, toward a seat formed in the body of the hammer assembly; and further tightening the second nut, against the seat. The systems and methods can further include transferring the clamping load from the fasteners and first nut to the second nut.

Hose adapter
11480275 · 2022-10-25 ·

A hose adapter may include an outer tube, an inner tube, a hose connector, and a hose. An inner peripheral ring protrudes from the inner periphery of the outer tube while an expanding ring portion protrudes from the outer periphery of an end of the inner tube. The outer periphery of the inner tube further has a first peripheral recess, a second peripheral recess, and a first outer thread, and a first O-ring and a second O-ring are respectively disposed on the first peripheral recess and the second peripheral recess. The inner tube is inserted into the outer tube, and the expanding ring portion is abutted against the inner peripheral ring, and the first O-ring is coupled between the outer tube and the inner tube while the second O-ring and the first outer thread are adapted to pass through and be exposed out of the outer tube.

Profile clamp with a screw having a section of reduced diameter
11629737 · 2023-04-18 · ·

A profile clamp includes a clamping band and a first tensioning head arranged at a first end and a second tensioning head arranged at a second end of the clamping band. The first tensioning head includes a first opening and the second tensioning head includes a second opening. A screw is provided with a screw head and a screw body. The screw body may be guided through the first opening and the second opening. A threaded nut is provided, which may be arranged on the screw body when the screw body is guided through the first opening and the second opening. The screw body has a first threaded section and a second threaded section and a section of reduced diameter therebetween.

LEVELING FASTENER
20230160409 · 2023-05-25 ·

A fastener having a cylindrical shank with a fastener head attached to the first shank end, the head having a tool slot for engaging a tool, the tool slot directed away from the first shank end and a lower head surface adjacent the shaft. The cylindrical shank has a head collar adjacent the head, a threaded collar having securing threads, the threaded collar disposed along a portion of the second shank end, a shank smooth portion disposed between head collar and the threaded collar and a grip washer disposed along the collar. The grip washer has a first washer side with a plurality of protrusions and a second washer side having a profile corresponding with the lower head surface, wherein the grip washer is rotatable about the collar and the lower head surface. The fastener includes a retractable frame rotatable about the shank smooth portion.

Threaded Fastener With Scalloped Minor Diameter
20230160413 · 2023-05-25 ·

A fastener has a head and a shank extending from the head to a tip. The shank has a threaded distal portion that includes primary threads defining a major diameter, a minor diameter, and at least one helical rib or scalloped surface at the minor diameter. The at least one rib extends between adjacent primary threads of the threaded portion and extends in a helical configuration. The configuration of the fastener with helical ribs in the minor diameter reduces contact surface area between the fastener and building material substrate, like wood, during installation of the fastener, which thereby results in less torquing force required for installation.

MULTI-PIECE FASTENER COMPRISING A TAPERED THREADED PORTION AND METHOD OF FASTENING
20230112581 · 2023-04-13 ·

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.

Lock and pin combination for cold working cracks
11623309 · 2023-04-11 · ·

A lock and pin for the structural and fluid tight repair of cracks not amenable to high temperature repairs or synthetic material patches. Fluid tight pins and locks seal the crack while one or more locks prevent the crack from growing. These repairs need to endure the remaining life cycle of the machinery part while withstanding all the strain, pressure, heat and expansion and contraction of the part before the crack(s) were formed. Often these cracks evolved due to engineering design flaws that will require even greater strength from these areas than when new.

ATTACHMENT PORTION, DEVICE FOR VEHICLE, AND ATTACHMENT METHOD
20230106963 · 2023-04-06 · ·

An attachment portion facilitates attachment to an attachment object such as a vehicle. The attachment portion includes a first fastening portion, a second fastening portion to be screwed with the first fastening portion, a detent portion (a connection portion, a holder) provided between the first fastening portion and the second fastening portion, and a deformable member (a claw washer) provided between the first fastening portion and the detent portion. The detent portion suppresses that at least one of the first fastening portion and the deformable member rotate(s) when the second fastening portion rotates. After the first fastening portion and the deformable member are inserted into an attachment hole into which the attachment portion is to be inserted, of the attachment object, the deformable member sandwiches the attachment object with the second fastening portion by rotating the second fastening portion so as to be screwed with the first fastening portion.