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Method of forming a joined pair of wedge-action lock washers
Assignee: NOBEX A CORP OF SWEDEN AB
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Filing: 1980-02-15
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Granted: 1985-09-03
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Expires: 2000-02-15
Abstract
Abstract A method of forming a joined pair fo wedge-action-type lock washers, wherein each lock washer has a cam surface and an oppositely disposed friction surface, the pair of washers being arranged so that their cam surfaces are installed in a juxtaposed face-to-face engagement, at which time the two lock washers are selectively joined together in such a manner as to allow lateral movement between each washer when rotational force is applied during the tightening of an associated fastening device.
Inventors
- 👤 Bengt O. Frieberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:51
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D53/00; B21D53/16; B21D53/20; F; F16; F16B; F16B39/00; F16B39/22; F16B39/24; F16B11/00; F16B11/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of forming a single lock-washer unit composed of a pair of mating lock washers, comprising the steps of: forming a pair of washers, each having a frictional surface and an opposing cam surface; applying a releasable securing means to the cam surface of at least one washer thereof, said releasable securing means comprising a bonding material that allows the mating washers to be freely separated by the relative rotational forces applied to said washers; mating the opposing cam surfaces of each of said washers to form a signle lock-washer unit; said cam surfaces comprising a frontal cam wall and a rearwardly inclined cam surface; wherein the opposing frontal walls are spaced apart to allow movement therebetween; and selectively applying said bonding material to at least one inclined cam surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of forming a single lock-washer unit composed of a pair of mating lock washers, comprising the steps of: forming a pair of washers, each having a frictional surface and an opposing cam surface; applying a releasable securing means to the cam surface of at least one washer thereof, said releasable securing means comprising a bonding material that allows the mating washers to be freely separated by the relative rotational forces applied to said washers; mating the opposing cam surfaces of each of said washers to form a signle lock-washer unit; said cam surfaces comprising a frontal cam wall and a rearwardly inclined cam surface; wherein the opposing frontal walls are spaced apart to allow movement therebetween; and selectively applying said bonding material to at least one inclined cam surface.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of forming a single lock-washer unit composed of a pair of mating lock washers, comprising the steps of: forming a pair of washers, each having a frictional surface and an opposing cam surface; applying a releasable securing means to the cam surface of at least one washer, said releasable securing means comprising a bonding material that allows the mating washers to be freely separated by the relative rotational forces applied to said washers; mating the opposing cam surfaces of each of said washers to form a single lock-washer unit; said cam surfaces comprising a frontal cam wall and a rearwardly inclined cam surface; wherein the opposing frontal walls are spaced apart to allow movement therebetween; and selectively applying said bonding material to the outer peripheral walls of said washers.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of forming a single lock-washer unit composed of a pair of mating lock washers, comprising the steps of: forming a pair of washers, each having a frictional surface and an opposing cam surface; applying a releasable securing means to the cam surface of at least one washer, said releasable securing means comprising a bonding material that allows the mating washers to be freely separated by the relative rotational forces applied to said washers; mating the opposing cam surfaces of each of said washers to form a single lock-washer unit; said cam surfaces comprising a frontal cam wall and a rearwardly inclined cam surface; wherein the opposing frontal walls are spaced apart to allow movement therebetween; and selectively applying said bonding material to the outer peripheral walls of said washers.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of forming a single lock-washer unit composed of a pair of mating lock washers, comprising the steps of: forming a pair of washers, each having a frictional surface and an opposing cam surface; applying a releasable securing means to the cam surface of at least one washer thereof; and mating the opposing cam surfaces of each of said washers to form a single lock-washer unit; wherein said releasable securing means comprises a bonding material; and wherein said bonding material is a glue that permits the mating washers to be separated when rotational force is applied thereto.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of forming a single lock-washer unit composed of a pair of mating lock washers, comprising the steps of: forming a pair of washers, each having a frictional surface and an opposing cam surface; applying a releasable securing means to the cam surface of at least one washer thereof; and mating the opposing cam surfaces of each of said washers to form a single lock-washer unit; wherein said releasable securing means comprises a bonding material; and wherein said bonding material is a glue that permits the mating washers to be separated when rotational force is applied thereto.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of forming a single lock-washer unit composed of a pair of mating lock washers, comprising the steps of: forming a pair of washers, each having a frictional surface and an opposing cam surface; applying a releasable securing means to the cam surface of at least one washer thereof; and mating the opposing cam surfaces of each of said washers to form a signle lock-washer unit; wherein said releasable securing means comprises a bonding material; and wherein said bonding material is an adhesive that permits the mating washers to be separated when rotational force is applied thereto.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of forming a single lock-washer unit composed of a pair of mating lock washers, comprising the steps of: forming a pair of washers, each having a frictional surface and an opposing cam surface; applying a releasable securing means to the cam surface of at least one washer thereof; and mating the opposing cam surfaces of each of said washers to form a signle lock-washer unit; wherein said releasable securing means comprises a bonding material; and wherein said bonding material is an adhesive that permits the mating washers to be separated when rotational force is applied thereto.
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