Turnbuckle load indicator

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2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Rotarily connected, differentially translatable members,...

C403S045000, C403S046000

Reexamination Certificate

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11123837

ABSTRACT:
A load indicator for a spring loaded tensioning device. The indicator comprises an o-ring displaceable along a spring loaded tensionable shaft in a turnbuckle device. When the turnbuckle is unloaded, the indicator device is placed in a known position relative to an indicating mark. When the turnbuckle is loaded, the load causes the load indicator to be displaced a known distance for a known load on the spring loaded turnbuckle. For camper tie-downs, a displacement of about one-quarter inch is desirable for a load of about 300 pounds tension.

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