US4292007A
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Fastener and washer assembly
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1979-11-07
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Granted: 1981-09-29
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Expires: 1999-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A preassembled domed washer and fastener that can be snapped together after thread rolling and heat treatment. The inner periphery of the washer is reduced in thickness to provide flexibility and the fastener is provided with an interrupted annular ledge. The flexibility of the washer's inner periphery permits it to yield as it is pushed over the ledge and to snap back into engagement. The knurling or other interrupting of the ledge insures that large slivers from the case hardened fastener which cause handling problems and may reduce the amount of interference to the point the washer can fall off, are not formed.
Inventors
- 👤 David P. Wagner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:33
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B39/00; F16B39/22; F16B39/24; F16B39/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A preassembled fastener and washer assembly comprising a threaded fastener including an enlarged head, said fastener having a shank with a helical thread which has a predetermined maximum thread crest diameter, the upper extremity of the fastener threads being spaced a predetermined distance from the lower extremity of the head thereby defining an unthreaded portion, said unthreaded portion including an annular ledge; a domed washer having an inner and an outer periphery which define a predetermined axial length, said length being such that when the washer's inner periphery is in abutment with the lower extremity of the fastener head, the outer periphery of the washer extends beyond the unthreaded portion such that the domed washer encloses at least one convolution of a fully formed thread, said washer having a fastener receiving hole therein which has a diameter greater than the thread crest diameter but less than the diameter of the annular ledge whereby said washer is held captive on the fastener by said annular ledge, the inner periphery of said hole being reduced in thickness from that of the standard washer thickness in order to increase the flexibility of the inner periphery so that it may be sprung over the annular ledge to form the assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A preassembled fastener and washer assembly comprising a threaded fastener including an enlarged head, said fastener having a shank with a helical thread which has a predetermined maximum thread crest diameter, the upper extremity of the fastener threads being spaced a predetermined distance from the lower extremity of the head thereby defining an unthreaded portion, said unthreaded portion including an annular ledge; a domed washer having an inner and an outer periphery which define a predetermined axial length, said length being such that when the washer's inner periphery is in abutment with the lower extremity of the fastener head, the outer periphery of the washer extends beyond the unthreaded portion such that the domed washer encloses at least one convolution of a fully formed thread, said washer having a fastener receiving hole therein which has a diameter greater than the thread crest diameter but less than the diameter of the annular ledge whereby said washer is held captive on the fastener by said annular ledge, the inner periphery of said hole being reduced in thickness from that of the standard washer thickness in order to increase the flexibility of the inner periphery so that it may be sprung over the annular ledge to form the assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the annular ledge is interrupted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 2 wherein the interrupted annular ledge comprises a knurled ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The assembly of claim 2 wherein that portion of the unthreaded shank of the fastener which is not occupied by the interrupted annular ledge has a length which exceeds the thickness of the reduced inner thickness of the washer.
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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) | 1984-09-28 | 1985-03-30 | 1985-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-28 | 1989-03-30 | 1989-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-28 | 1993-03-30 | 1993-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |