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Washer with convexly curved surface
Assignee: SFS Group International AG
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Filing: 1988-09-15
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Granted: 1990-03-20
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Expires: 2008-09-15
Abstract
Abstract In a washer, a central opening is provided for receiving a screw. This large surface-area washer comprises a flat edge area extending so as to be closed with a convexly curved portion adjoining the latter. The central opening is defined by a wall which is conically shaped or comprises one or more steps. The washer serves to fasten parts to an underlying structure, particularly to fasten single-layer or multiple-layer roofing with insulating material on a fixed underlying structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Bogel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:47
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B43/00; E; E04; E04D; E04D3/00; E04D3/36; E04D3/3601; E04D3/3603; E04D5/00; E04D5/14; E04D5/144; E04D5/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
Washer for use with a fastening element such as a screw for securing single or multiple layer roofing in place and for similar attachment, comprising a plate-like member having an opening therethrough with a central axis, said member having a first surface and a second surface, each facing in opposite directions and extending transversely of the central axis, said first surface arranged to face outwardly from the layer to be attached and said second surface arranged to face toward the layer to be attached; said first and second surfaces each having an outer circumference and an inner circumference with the opening located at the inner circumference, each of said first and second surfaces having a planar edge strip extending completely around the outer circumference of the surface and located in a plane perpendicular to the central axis, the first surface being a curved convex surface between the inner circumference and said edge strip, said second surface being a curved concave surface between the inner circumference and the edge strip, and said opening comprises an axially extending tubular wall encircling the central axis and extending from the inner circumference of said first and second surfaces toward the plane of said edge strip, said tubular wall diverging inwardly from the inner circumference toward the plane of the edge strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
Washer for use with a fastening element such as a screw for securing single or multiple layer roofing in place and for similar attachment, comprising a plate-like member having an opening therethrough with a central axis, said member having a first surface and a second surface, each facing in opposite directions and extending transversely of the central axis, said first surface arranged to face outwardly from the layer to be attached and said second surface arranged to face toward the layer to be attached; said first and second surfaces each having an outer circumference and an inner circumference with the opening located at the inner circumference, each of said first and second surfaces having a planar edge strip extending completely around the outer circumference of the surface and located in a plane perpendicular to the central axis, the first surface being a curved convex surface between the inner circumference and said edge strip, said second surface being a curved concave surface between the inner circumference and the edge strip, and said opening comprises an axially extending tubular wall encircling the central axis and extending from the inner circumference of said first and second surfaces toward the plane of said edge strip, said tubular wall diverging inwardly from the inner circumference toward the plane of the edge strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The washer of claim 1 wherein said wall is of conical shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The washer of claim 1, wherein said wall is stepped so as to incrementally vary said central opening's diameter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The washer of claim 1, wherein said flat edge portion and an edge of said wall spaced from said convexly curved first surface lie in a single plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The washer of claim 1 wherein said convexly curved portion has an elliptical arc segment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The washer of claim 1, wherein said convexly curved first surface has a parabolic arc segment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The washer of claim 1, wherein said convexly curved portion has a hyperbolic arc segment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The washer of claim 1 wherein said opening has a cross-section corresponding to a head shape of a screw to be inserted therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The washer of claim 2, wherein said wall is reduced conically with a cone opening angle of 10° to 30° in the direction in which the screw enters said opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The washer of claim 9, wherein said cone opening angle is approximately 20°.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The washer of claim 2, wherein said wall is reduced conically with a cone opening angle of 90° in the direction in which a screw enters said opening.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
146 words
A washer for use with a fastening element such as a screw for fastening single or multiple layer roofing material comprising: said washer having a central axis and an outer circumferential edge, an edge portion extending around the outer circumferential edge of said washer and having substantially flat opposite surfaces situated in respective planes substantially perpendicular to the central axis of said washer; an annular convexly curved portion located inwardly of and abutting said edge portion; and a wall connected to and extending from a radially inner edge of said convexly curved portion and defining an opening symmetrical about said central axis of said washer and extending toward a plane containing said edge portion, said wall is stepped so as to incrementally vary said opening diameter, said wall has a portion with a noncircular cross-sectional shape and a second adjacent portion with a circular cross-sectional shape.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
146 words
A washer for use with a fastening element such as a screw for fastening single or multiple layer roofing material comprising: said washer having a central axis and an outer circumferential edge, an edge portion extending around the outer circumferential edge of said washer and having substantially flat opposite surfaces situated in respective planes substantially perpendicular to the central axis of said washer; an annular convexly curved portion located inwardly of and abutting said edge portion; and a wall connected to and extending from a radially inner edge of said convexly curved portion and defining an opening symmetrical about said central axis of said washer and extending toward a plane containing said edge portion, said wall is stepped so as to incrementally vary said opening diameter, said wall has a portion with a noncircular cross-sectional shape and a second adjacent portion with a circular cross-sectional shape.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The washer of claim 12, wherein said noncircular cross-sectional shape is triangular.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
The washer of claim 12, wherein said noncircular cross-sectional shape is polygonal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
153 words
A washer for use with a fastening element such as a screw for fastening single or multiple layer roofing material comprising: said washer having a central axis and an outer circumferential edge, an edge portion extending around the outer circumferential edge of said washer and having substantially flat opposite surfaces situated in respective planes substantially perpendicular to the central axis of said washer; an annular convexly curved portion located inwardly of and abutting said edge portion; and a wall connected to and extending from a radially inner edge of said convexly curved portion and defining an opening symmetrical about said central axis of said washer and extending toward a plane containing said edge portion, said wall is strip-shaped having two long sides and two short sides, and said short sides are semicircular, and the radius of said convexly curved portion is constant in all sectional planes intersecting the axis of said central opening.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
153 words
A washer for use with a fastening element such as a screw for fastening single or multiple layer roofing material comprising: said washer having a central axis and an outer circumferential edge, an edge portion extending around the outer circumferential edge of said washer and having substantially flat opposite surfaces situated in respective planes substantially perpendicular to the central axis of said washer; an annular convexly curved portion located inwardly of and abutting said edge portion; and a wall connected to and extending from a radially inner edge of said convexly curved portion and defining an opening symmetrical about said central axis of said washer and extending toward a plane containing said edge portion, said wall is strip-shaped having two long sides and two short sides, and said short sides are semicircular, and the radius of said convexly curved portion is constant in all sectional planes intersecting the axis of said central opening.
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