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Collapsible nut

A nut, threaded wall technology, used in nuts, threaded fasteners, connecting components, etc., can solve problems such as high cost and humming

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-15
ACUMENT INTPROP LLC
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Adding this plastic ring to the jam nut assembly is very expensive and the ring sometimes separates from the assembly when the nut is twisted into place, causing a hum, squeak, or rattle (BSR)

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[0046] Although the present invention may be embodied in various forms, it is to be understood that the particular embodiments shown in the drawings and described in detail herein are only illustrative of the principles of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention thereto.

[0047] Several different embodiments of the invention are shown and described herein. Specifically, FIGS. 1-6 show a lock nut device 100 in a first embodiment of the present invention. 7-12 illustrate a cage nut arrangement 200 in a second embodiment of the present invention. 13-18 illustrate a cage nut arrangement 300 in a third embodiment of the present invention. 19-24 illustrate a cage nut arrangement 400 in a fourth embodiment of the present invention. 25-28 illustrate a cage nut arrangement 500 in a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Similar elements are denoted by like reference numerals, the first embodiment is shown with the reference numeral 100, the second embodiment i...

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A cage nut assembly is provided which includes a nut having a cylindrical portion extending from a plate portion. The nut is encaged in a cage such that the cylindrical portion extends through an aperture in the cage. The cylindrical portion of the nut is collapsible such that the nut collapses and provides a plurality of flanges upon an application of force. The flanges are folded or curved / mushroomed such that the plate portion of the nut is suspended within the cage so that the nut will not, or will minimally, stick to the cage or workpiece when coated with e-coat or ELPO. Upon torqueing a fastener into place, the flanges are bent up to allow the plate portion to interface with the cage or a workpiece to provide a solid joint.

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[0001] related reference [0002] This patent application claims priority to US Patent Application 10 / 341,575, filed January 13, 2003, entitled "Collapsible Nut." technical field [0003] The present invention relates to a lock nut assembly, a nut for use in the lock nut assembly, and a method of manufacturing the lock nut assembly. Background technique [0004] Lock nut arrangements are well known in the art and can provide the beneficial function of securing screw nuts in the frame at locations which are difficult or in some cases impossible for tools to reach. Lock nut assemblies can be used in vehicles for seat attachments, radiator attachments and chassis for drive train attachments and any other where the nuts have "X" and "Y" axis adjustment capability to accommodate tolerance variations and can be inserted by male threads Nut applications for fastener engagement. [0005] There are a number of problems with prior art lock nut arrangements. A problem arises when th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): F16B37/06F16B37/04
CPCF16B37/044F16B37/065
Inventor 詹姆斯·帕特里克·克林奇保罗·道格拉斯·珀迪威廉·罗伯特·特恩米尔
Owner ACUMENT INTPROP LLC
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