Expanded – threaded – driven – headed – tool-deformed – or locked-thr – Having separate expander means – With hole forming means
Patent
1996-07-12
1998-06-09
Wilson, Neill R.
Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr
Having separate expander means
With hole forming means
411 38, 411 43, 411107, F16B 1304, F16B 3900
Patent
active
057624569
ABSTRACT:
A self-tapping, blind setting bolt rivet assembly capable of permanently fastening one or more sheet metal work pieces or the like together while also providing a hollow cylindrical threaded bolt head onto which a nut may be affixed to a means to removably attach other work pieces, components or the like. The rivet assembly comprises a rivet body having a hollow tubular sleeve and a threaded stud separated by an enlarged flattened head. The rivet body surrounds a mandrel comprising a shank which is terminated in a screw tip. This screw tip punctures, spreads, and self-taps an aperture in the work pieces through which the rivet sleeve passes. The mandrel's shank may have a weakened area of reduced diameter adjacent to the screw tip which allows detachment of shaft following application of sufficient axial force to the shank. This application of force sets the rivet by causing a tapered shoulder section of the mandrel to deform the rivet sleeve. The rivet assembly may further comprise a locking washer to prevent rotation of the rivet body when the nut is tightened on the threaded stud. A process for applying the bolt rivet assembly using an adapter is also disclosed.
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Asar Group, Inc.
Wilson Neill R.
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