US5716154A
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Attachment device
Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
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Filing: 1996-08-26
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Granted: 1998-02-10
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Expires: 2016-08-26
Abstract
Abstract First and second members are attached together by an attachment device which includes a key hole shaped slot provided in the first member and having an enlarged entry portion communicating with a narrow slot portion. An aperture is provided in the second member and a bolt having a threaded shank and an enlarged head is press fit part way into the aperture of the second member so that the enlarged head is spaced somewhat longitudinally away from engaging the second member. The second member is hung on the first member by inserting the enlarged head of the bolt through the entry portion of the key hole shaped slot and then sliding the second member laterally of the first member so that the shank enters the narrower slot portion. A nut, is threaded on to the threaded shank and tightened so that the press fit of the shank of the bolt is forcibly pulled further through the aperture of the second member and the enlarged head of the bolt is drawn tightly against the first member to securely attach together the first and second members. The shank of the bolt preferably has splines thereon by which the press fit of the shank into the aperture resists rotation of the bolt shank and promotes axial movement of the bolt shank through the aperture during tightening of the nut. In addition, the nut preferably has an unthreaded bore portion which is larger than the splines of the shank so that the nut may be fully threaded on to the bolt without the splines interfering with the threads of the nut.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin Herbert Miller
- 👤 David Allen Hoptry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:01
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/09; B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B62; B62D; B62D27/00; B62D27/06; B62D27/065; B60K; B60K5/00; B60K5/12; F16B5/00; F16B5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An attachment device comprising: a first member having a key hole shaped slot including an enlarged entry portion communicating with a narrower slot portion; a second member having an aperture; a bolt having a shank with an enlarged head at one end of the shank and a threaded portion at the other end of the shank, said shank being press fit part way into the aperture of the second member so that the enlarged head may be installed through the entry portion of the key hole shaped slot and then the second member may be slid laterally of the first member so that the shank enters the narrower slot portion; and a nut threaded on to the threaded portion of the shank and adapted to be tightened to overcome the press fit so that the shank is forcibly pulled further through the aperture of the second member and the enlarged head of the bolt is drawn tightly against the first member to securely attach together the first and second members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An attachment device comprising: a first member having a key hole shaped slot including an enlarged entry portion communicating with a narrower slot portion; a second member having an aperture; a bolt having a shank with an enlarged head at one end of the shank and a threaded portion at the other end of the shank, said shank being press fit part way into the aperture of the second member so that the enlarged head may be installed through the entry portion of the key hole shaped slot and then the second member may be slid laterally of the first member so that the shank enters the narrower slot portion; and a nut threaded on to the threaded portion of the shank and adapted to be tightened to overcome the press fit so that the shank is forcibly pulled further through the aperture of the second member and the enlarged head of the bolt is drawn tightly against the first member to securely attach together the first and second members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The attachment device of claim 1 further characterized by the shank of the bolt having splines thereon by which the press fit of the shank into the aperture resists rotation of the bolt and promotes axial movement of the shank through the aperture during tightening of the nut.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The attachment device of claim 2 further characterized by the nut having a bore which is larger than the splines of the shank so that the nut may be fully threaded on to the bolt without the splines interfering with the threads of the nut.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The attachment device of claim 1 further characterized by one of the members having a projection and the other member having a recess and the projection coming into alignment with the recess and entering the recess when the members are slid relative to each other so the engagement of the projection in the recess prevent relative rotation between the members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The attachment device of claim 2 further characterized by one of the members having a projection and the other member having a recess and the projection coming into alignment with the recess and entering the recess when the members are slid relative each other so the engagement of the projection in the recess prevent relative rotation between the members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
225 words
An attachment device comprising: a first member having a key hole shaped slot including an enlarged entry portion communicating with a narrower slot portion; a second member having an aperture; a bolt having a shank and an enlarged head, said shank having a splined portion nearest the head and a threaded portion, said splined portion being press fit part way into the aperture of the second member with the enlarged head spaced axially away from engaging the second member to permit installation of the enlarged head through the entry portion of the key hole shaped slot and lateral sliding movement of the second member relative the first member so that the shank enters the narrower slot portion; and a nut threaded on to the threaded portion and shank and adapted to be tightened so that the press fit of the shank is forcibly pulled axially further through the aperture of the second member while the splines prevent the bolt from rotating in the aperture so that the enlarged head of the bolt is drawn tightly against the first member to securely attach together the first and second members, said nut further having a bore which is larger than the splines of the shank so that the nut may be fully threaded on to the bolt without the splines interfering with the threads of the nut.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
225 words
An attachment device comprising: a first member having a key hole shaped slot including an enlarged entry portion communicating with a narrower slot portion; a second member having an aperture; a bolt having a shank and an enlarged head, said shank having a splined portion nearest the head and a threaded portion, said splined portion being press fit part way into the aperture of the second member with the enlarged head spaced axially away from engaging the second member to permit installation of the enlarged head through the entry portion of the key hole shaped slot and lateral sliding movement of the second member relative the first member so that the shank enters the narrower slot portion; and a nut threaded on to the threaded portion and shank and adapted to be tightened so that the press fit of the shank is forcibly pulled axially further through the aperture of the second member while the splines prevent the bolt from rotating in the aperture so that the enlarged head of the bolt is drawn tightly against the first member to securely attach together the first and second members, said nut further having a bore which is larger than the splines of the shank so that the nut may be fully threaded on to the bolt without the splines interfering with the threads of the nut.
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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) | 2001-02-09 | 2001-08-11 | 2002-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-02-09 | 2005-08-11 | 2006-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-02-09 | 2009-08-11 | 2010-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |