Fastening assembly and disposable sleeve for same

Details Fastening assembly and disposable sleeve for same Fastening assembly and disposable sleeve for same

2007-08-14

2011-10-11

Bryant, David (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C029S512000, C029S523000, C029S524100, C029S283500, C269S003000, C269S006000, C411S034000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08033003

ABSTRACT:
A fastening assembly, comprising a first element forming a first contact surface and a second element forming a second contact surface, which for producing a clamping force may be moved relative to one another in an axial direction is disclosed. The fastening assembly also comprises a device for performing a relative motion of the two contact surfaces with respect to one another. The second element is provided in the form of a plastically deformable sleeve which may be detachably fastened to the first element designed as a pretensioning element. The disclosure further relates to a disposable sleeve for use in such a fastening assembly, and to a method for fixing and/or clamping at least one in particular multilayer component.

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European Search Report dated Dec. 19, 2007 issued in connection with applicant's European Patent Application No. 07 012 232.0 (now European Patent No. 1 889 688 entitled “Wedgelock and Disposable Bushing Therefor” (18 pages).
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