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Fastening means
Assignee: Siemens Energy and Automation Inc
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Filing: 1988-12-01
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Granted: 1990-05-22
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Expires: 2008-12-01
Abstract
Abstract An improved connection assembly which saves space and eliminates the need for many conventional fastener means such as nuts and flanges. The assembly includes a receptacle for accepting and engagement member, wherein a small amount of clearance is present between the receptacle and the engagement member. The engagement member includes a slot having two substantially parallel surfaces. A threaded fastener is used to fix the engagement member within the receptacle by passing the fastener through an opening in the bottom of the receptacle and causing the threads of the fastener to cut into and engage the surfaces of the slot.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Dimarco
- 👤 Steven A. Kaufman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B37/00; F16B37/005; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/40; F16B2200/403; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
An assembly for connecting two members comprising: a one piece engagement receptacle including a first end opening and a second end opening substantially smaller than the first end opening; an engagement member including a slot defining at least two substantially parallel surfaces and an open end, wherein the engagement member is adapted to rest in the engagement receptacle such that the engagement member passes through the first end opening and the open end abuts the engagement receptacle such that it is restricted from entering the second end opening; and means for fixing the engagement member in the engagement receptacle, wherein the means engages the surfaces and the second end opening is adapted to accept the means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
An assembly for connecting two members comprising: a one piece engagement receptacle including a first end opening and a second end opening substantially smaller than the first end opening; an engagement member including a slot defining at least two substantially parallel surfaces and an open end, wherein the engagement member is adapted to rest in the engagement receptacle such that the engagement member passes through the first end opening and the open end abuts the engagement receptacle such that it is restricted from entering the second end opening; and means for fixing the engagement member in the engagement receptacle, wherein the means engages the surfaces and the second end opening is adapted to accept the means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein the means for fixing is a threaded fastener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a recess for the means for fixing, wherein an end of the means for fixing is adapted to rest within the recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein the engagement member is fabricated from a plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The assembly of claim 4, wherein the second member is fabricated from plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
144 words
An assembly for connecting comprising: a first member including a one piece engagement receptacle including a first end opening and a second end opening substantially smaller than the first end opening; a second member including a first flange having a first surface arranged adjacent to a second flange having a second surface, the first surface being substantially parallel with the second surface, wherein the flanges are adapted to rest in the engagement receptacle, such that the flanges pass through the first end opening and the flanges abut the engagement receptacle such that the flanges are restricted from entering the second end opening; and a threaded fastener for fixing the first and second flanges within the engagement receptacle, wherein the fastener is adapted to engage the first surface and the second surface, and wherein the second end opening is adapted to accept the threaded fastener.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
144 words
An assembly for connecting comprising: a first member including a one piece engagement receptacle including a first end opening and a second end opening substantially smaller than the first end opening; a second member including a first flange having a first surface arranged adjacent to a second flange having a second surface, the first surface being substantially parallel with the second surface, wherein the flanges are adapted to rest in the engagement receptacle, such that the flanges pass through the first end opening and the flanges abut the engagement receptacle such that the flanges are restricted from entering the second end opening; and a threaded fastener for fixing the first and second flanges within the engagement receptacle, wherein the fastener is adapted to engage the first surface and the second surface, and wherein the second end opening is adapted to accept the threaded fastener.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly of claim 6, wherein the first member further includes a fastener recess, wherein an end of the threaded fastener is adapted to rest in the fastener recess.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-05-21 | 1993-11-20 | 1994-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-21 | 1997-11-20 | 1998-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-21 | 2001-11-20 | 2002-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |