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US3628816A
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Sleeve nut connector
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1970-02-02
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1990-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A connecting means adapted to retain a rodlike element within an aperture of a lever or the like. The connecting means has a rodlike element receiving bore, passage through which is blocked by an obstruction. A force applied to the rodlike element sufficient to cause the latter to displace or shear the obstruction is also sufficient to assure that the rodlike element will be completely received within the bore of the connecting means and that a secure connection has been effected.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter M Ross Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:49
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B19/00; F16B19/04; F16B19/08; F16B19/10; F16B19/1027; F16B19/1036; F16B19/1081; F16B9/00; F16B9/05; F16B9/056; B; B60; B60G; B60G2204/00; B60G2204/40; B60G2204/44; B60G2204/4404; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/40; F16B2200/63; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/913; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/16; Y10T403/1616; Y10T403/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
Connecting means for connecting an independent rodlike element to a member having a bore formed therein, said member including a rupturable obstruction to said bore preventing acceptance of said rodlike element into said bore until a force sufficient to rupture said obstruction is applied thereto, said obstruction being positioned axially inwardly from the initial opening of said bore to provide a depression for locating and positioning the rodlike element relative to the bore prior to rupture of said obstruction, retaining means for retaining said rodlike element within said bore upon acceptance of said rodlike element into said bore to a predetermined depth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
Connecting means for connecting an independent rodlike element to a member having a bore formed therein, said member including a rupturable obstruction to said bore preventing acceptance of said rodlike element into said bore until a force sufficient to rupture said obstruction is applied thereto, said obstruction being positioned axially inwardly from the initial opening of said bore to provide a depression for locating and positioning the rodlike element relative to the bore prior to rupture of said obstruction, retaining means for retaining said rodlike element within said bore upon acceptance of said rodlike element into said bore to a predetermined depth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
119 words
In combination, a rodlike element, a member independent from said rodlike element having a bore in which the element is received, interengagable means on the wall of said bore and said rodlike element adapted when the latter is inserted to a predetermined depth in the bore to hold the rodlike element against withdrawal, and a displaceable obstruction with said bore, said obstruction Being spaced axially inwardly from the initial opening of said bore to provide a depression for locating and positioning the rodlike element relative to the bore prior to displacement, said obstruction yieldably resisting displacement until sufficient force is exerted thereon through the rodlike element to ensure insertion of the latter into the bore to said predetermined depth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
119 words
In combination, a rodlike element, a member independent from said rodlike element having a bore in which the element is received, interengagable means on the wall of said bore and said rodlike element adapted when the latter is inserted to a predetermined depth in the bore to hold the rodlike element against withdrawal, and a displaceable obstruction with said bore, said obstruction Being spaced axially inwardly from the initial opening of said bore to provide a depression for locating and positioning the rodlike element relative to the bore prior to displacement, said obstruction yieldably resisting displacement until sufficient force is exerted thereon through the rodlike element to ensure insertion of the latter into the bore to said predetermined depth.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
171 words
A connecting device for connecting a first workpiece having a rodlike element with a second workpiece having an aperture formed therein, said device including: a shank portion for extending through the workpiece aperture, a head portion joined to one end of said shank portion for overlying one side of the second workpiece, said shank portion including retaining means engageable with second workpiece adjacent said aperture for retaining said connecting device within said aperture, a bore formed in said head portion and said shank portion for receiving the rodlike element of the first workpiece, wherein the improvement comprises a rupturable obstruction to said bore obstructing full acceptance of the rodlike element of said first workpiece into said bore until a predetermined force is applied thereto and the obstruction is displaced, said obstruction being spaced axially inwardly from the opening of said bore in the head portion of the connecting device whereby a depression is provided to locate and position the rodlike element relative to said bore prior to displacement of said obstruction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
171 words
A connecting device for connecting a first workpiece having a rodlike element with a second workpiece having an aperture formed therein, said device including: a shank portion for extending through the workpiece aperture, a head portion joined to one end of said shank portion for overlying one side of the second workpiece, said shank portion including retaining means engageable with second workpiece adjacent said aperture for retaining said connecting device within said aperture, a bore formed in said head portion and said shank portion for receiving the rodlike element of the first workpiece, wherein the improvement comprises a rupturable obstruction to said bore obstructing full acceptance of the rodlike element of said first workpiece into said bore until a predetermined force is applied thereto and the obstruction is displaced, said obstruction being spaced axially inwardly from the opening of said bore in the head portion of the connecting device whereby a depression is provided to locate and position the rodlike element relative to said bore prior to displacement of said obstruction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a connecting device according to claim 3 wherein: said shank portion, head portion and rupturable obstruction are integrally formed of a polymeric material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
In a connecting device according to claim 3 wherein: the rupturable obstruction is received within and extends across said bore.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
209 words
In combination, a first workpiece having a rodlike element, a second workpiece having an aperture formed therein, a connecting device for connecting said rodlike element within the aperture of said second workpiece, said connecting device including: a shank portion for extending through the workpiece aperture, a head portion joined to one end of said shank portion for overlying one side of the second workpiece, said shank portion including retaining means engageable with said second workpiece for retaining said connecting device within said aperture, a bore formed in said head portion and said shank portion for receiving the rodlike element of the first workpiece, a rupturable obstruction to said bore obstructing full acceptance of the rodlike element of said first workpiece into said bore until a predetermined force is applied thereto and the obstruction is removed, said obstruction being positioned axially inwardly from the initial opening of said bore in the head portion to provide a depression for locating and positioning the rodlike element relative to the bore prior to application of the predetermined force, interengagable means on the wall of said bore and the rodlike element adapted when the latter is inserted to a predetermined depth in the bore to resiliently and frictionally hold the rodlike element against withdrawal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
209 words
In combination, a first workpiece having a rodlike element, a second workpiece having an aperture formed therein, a connecting device for connecting said rodlike element within the aperture of said second workpiece, said connecting device including: a shank portion for extending through the workpiece aperture, a head portion joined to one end of said shank portion for overlying one side of the second workpiece, said shank portion including retaining means engageable with said second workpiece for retaining said connecting device within said aperture, a bore formed in said head portion and said shank portion for receiving the rodlike element of the first workpiece, a rupturable obstruction to said bore obstructing full acceptance of the rodlike element of said first workpiece into said bore until a predetermined force is applied thereto and the obstruction is removed, said obstruction being positioned axially inwardly from the initial opening of said bore in the head portion to provide a depression for locating and positioning the rodlike element relative to the bore prior to application of the predetermined force, interengagable means on the wall of said bore and the rodlike element adapted when the latter is inserted to a predetermined depth in the bore to resiliently and frictionally hold the rodlike element against withdrawal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a connecting device according to claim 3, said obstruction comprising a diametrically disposed web integrally formed with the remainder of said connecting device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a connecting device according to claim 6, said obstruction comprising a diametrically disposed web integrally formed with the remainder of said connecting device.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |