Load indicating flange

Details Load indicating flange Load indicating flange

1982-09-27

1985-02-12

Holko, Thomas J.

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

With means to indicate application of predetermined...

Axially deformable member or portion

411 14, 411186, 411188, 411544, 73761, F16B 3928, F16B 3102

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044988257

ABSTRACT:
A load indicating flange is provided either separately or on a nut or a bolt head. This load indicating flange has an axially directed face which has a wavy surface on which a plurality of crests are disposed for initial engagement with a work surface. A plurality of troughs are provided on the wavy surface one each between two of the crests. A gauge groove is provided at each trough and when the bolt and nut combination is properly tightened on a workpiece, the troughs are flattened toward the work surface to such an extent that a relatively thick gauge cannot enter the gauge groove. If the bolt and nut are improperly tightened, then the gauge will enter the gauge groove. A narrow band peripheral bearing surface is provided on the outer periphery of the face to prevent defacing the work surface. The foregoing abstract is merely a resume of one general application, is not a complete discussion of all principles of operation or applications, and is not to be construed as a limitation on the scope of the claimed subject matter.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1923647 (1933-08-01), Vera
patent: 4269248 (1981-05-01), MacLean et al.
patent: 4281699 (1981-08-01), Grube
patent: 4293256 (1981-10-01), Pamer
patent: 4294300 (1981-10-01), Bouwman

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