US3999786A
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Joint between two members
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-16
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Granted: 1976-12-28
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Expires: 1994-09-16
Abstract
Abstract To form a joint between members, a projection of at least one member is introduced into a bore of another member and is held therein by particulate material, which has been filled into the space provided between the interextending portions of the members to be joined and has entered recesses provided in the mutually confronting surfaces of the interextending portions.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz Powondra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:20
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B3/00; F16B3/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/47; Y10T403/473
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A joint between two members, said joint comprising an opening in a first member and a portion of a second member, which portion extends in said opening, said opening and said portion having confronting surfaces which define a clearance to allow relative positioning of said first and second members, said clearance communicating with recesses formed in both said surfaces, said clearance and said recesses being filled with a plurality of particles in physical contact with each other and with said confronting surfaces and said recesses to forcibly lock said members to each other, said recesses in said surface defining said opening and in said surface of the portion which extends in said opening consisting of peripheral grooves which extend transversely to the direction in which the second member has been inserted into the first, said plurality of particles having interstices which are filled with a filler of a hardenable, nonmetallic material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A joint between two members, said joint comprising an opening in a first member and a portion of a second member, which portion extends in said opening, said opening and said portion having confronting surfaces which define a clearance to allow relative positioning of said first and second members, said clearance communicating with recesses formed in both said surfaces, said clearance and said recesses being filled with a plurality of particles in physical contact with each other and with said confronting surfaces and said recesses to forcibly lock said members to each other, said recesses in said surface defining said opening and in said surface of the portion which extends in said opening consisting of peripheral grooves which extend transversely to the direction in which the second member has been inserted into the first, said plurality of particles having interstices which are filled with a filler of a hardenable, nonmetallic material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A joint as set forth in claim 1, wherein said filler includes a powder which increases the strength of the filler.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A joint as set forth in claim 1, wherein said filler includes a metal powder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A joint as set forth in claim 3, wherein particles are made of metal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A joint as set forth in claim 4, wherein said particles consist of steel balls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A joint as set forth in claim 1, wherein said clearance extends throughout the length of that portion of said second member which extends in said first member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A joint as set forth in claim 1, wherein an opening for introducing said particles is provided in said first member adjacent to said clearance.
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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) | 1979-12-28 | 1980-06-28 | 1980-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-28 | 1984-06-28 | 1984-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-28 | 1988-06-28 | 1988-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |