Rotating joint with captured washer assembly and method

Details Rotating joint with captured washer assembly and method Rotating joint with captured washer assembly and method

2007-02-07

2010-06-08

Culbreth, Eric (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S808000, C297S468000, C297S482000, C297S483000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07731236

ABSTRACT:
A rotating joint is provided having a washer with a through-hole, a base, and a shoulder; a rotatable member having a primary hole circumscribing the center hole and sandwiched between the shoulder and base; and a fastener having a shaft that is insertable into the through-hole and connected with a mating threaded receptacle for applying a clamping force on the washer for preventing axial movement of the member while allowing the member to rotate. The shoulder is rolled, and the fastener is non-shouldered and does not use a load distribution washer. The rotatable member includes an opening for connecting a seat belt when the joint is used as a seat belt anchor. The shoulder has a lip overhanging the base, and the rotatable member is positioned therebetween. A method is also provided wherein the joint is captured by the washer separately from the application of the clamping force.

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