US4729705A
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Insert fastener in a lightweight panel
Assignee: AAR MANUFACTURING GROUP Inc
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Filing: 1987-02-02
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Granted: 1988-03-08
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Expires: 2007-02-02
Abstract
Abstract An improved insert fastener for use in lightweight panels is described. The fastener has a flat circular head overlapping a hole in the panel. Integral with and depending from the head is a cylindrical body with a pair of radial flanges parallel to each other and to the head. The flanges are spaced apart from each other and the head. The edges of the flanges are serrated. A central threaded bore through the head and cylindrical body receives a bolt for holding auxiliary structures to the panel. Two holes, one on each side of the central bore, are present in the head to allow excess epoxy resin potting material to leave the hole in the lightweight panel.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Higgins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:36
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B13/00; F16B13/14; F16B13/141; F16B37/00; F16B37/12; F16B37/122; F16B5/00; F16B5/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
An insert fastener permanently mounted within a preformed hole in a lightweight panel having a lightweight core comprising: (a) an outer head in the form of a flat circular flange for overlapping the preformed hole; (b) an integral cylindrical body depending from the outer head having a pair of radial flanges with serrated edges, the flanges being parallel to and spaced apart from the outer head and each other; (c) a central threaded bore through the outer head and a portion of the cylindrical body; and (d) spaced apart holes in the outer head on each side of the central bore, the diameter of the parallel radial flanges being less than the distance between an outer edge of the two holes and slightly more than the diameter of the preformed hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
An insert fastener permanently mounted within a preformed hole in a lightweight panel having a lightweight core comprising: (a) an outer head in the form of a flat circular flange for overlapping the preformed hole; (b) an integral cylindrical body depending from the outer head having a pair of radial flanges with serrated edges, the flanges being parallel to and spaced apart from the outer head and each other; (c) a central threaded bore through the outer head and a portion of the cylindrical body; and (d) spaced apart holes in the outer head on each side of the central bore, the diameter of the parallel radial flanges being less than the distance between an outer edge of the two holes and slightly more than the diameter of the preformed hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
An insert fastener according to claim 1 mounted within a preformed hole containing epoxy resin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
An insert fastener according to claim 1 wherein the radial flanges are of substantially equal diameter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An insert fastener according to claim 1 wherein the fastener is an aluminum alloy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
An insert fastener according to claim 1 wherein the fastener is stainless steel.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-08 | 1995-09-07 | 1996-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-08 | 1999-09-07 | 2000-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |