US3796437A
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Bolting assembly
Assignee: Automobiles M Berliet SA
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Filing: 1972-03-09
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1992-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A bolting assembly adapted to bear tightly against two adjacent components irrespective of a difference in level therebetween and includes a washer, having a substantially V-shaped recess extending across its face and remote from the head of a bolt. Two wedge-shaped packing pieces are positioned between the washer and the two components. The packing pieces each have an inclined face to bear against associated inclined faces of the washer.
Inventors
- 👤 J Nickly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:45
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B43/00; F16B43/02; F02; F02F; F02F1/00; F02F1/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
An assembly for enabling a bolt to bear tightly against two adjacent components irrespective of a difference in levels of the components comprising: a washer for fitting beneath the head of the bolt with a face of the washer which is arranged to be positioned remote from the head having a substantially V-shaped recess therein, and teo wedged-shaped packing pieces for positioning between the washer and the two components, an inclined face on each packing piece engageable against one of the inclined faces of the V-shaped recess and a further face on each packing piece engageable with one only of the two components.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
An assembly for enabling a bolt to bear tightly against two adjacent components irrespective of a difference in levels of the components comprising: a washer for fitting beneath the head of the bolt with a face of the washer which is arranged to be positioned remote from the head having a substantially V-shaped recess therein, and teo wedged-shaped packing pieces for positioning between the washer and the two components, an inclined face on each packing piece engageable against one of the inclined faces of the V-shaped recess and a further face on each packing piece engageable with one only of the two components.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1, in which a groove is cut in the washer at the apex of the substantially V-shaped recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly according to claim 1 in which a groove is cut along a lower internal edge of each wedge-shaped packing piece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly according to claim 1 when fitted on a bolt whose head is astride two adjacent unit cylinder heads of a diesel engine.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1735466A
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US3340774A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |