Expandable rivet assembly

Details Expandable rivet assembly Expandable rivet assembly

1992-05-27

1994-07-05

Wilson, Neill R.

Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr

Having separate expander means

Frangible member

411 38, 411 59, 606 74, F16B 1304, F16B 1306

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053262050

ABSTRACT:
An expandable rivet assembly for attaching objects, especially when using bone. The assembly includes a rivet and puller where the puller is pulled to expand the rivet. A stop is provided in the rivet to set an upper limit to the expansion of the rivet by the puller. This rivet is useful in material of varying density, and has slots on the side and a contoured surface to initiate bending at a desired location.

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