Abstract:
A low energy screw comprising: a head configured to accommodate a driving tool; a shank extending from the head to a point tip, the shank having a neck, a body, and a point; main threads; and lower threads, wherein the main threads have a lead that is from about 60 percent to about 80 percent of an outer diameter, the main threads are arranged between the neck and the lower threads, the main threads have a thread form including an outer tip having a substantially linear profile and a rounded root having a concave profile, and the lower threads are arranged between the main threads and the point tip.
Abstract:
A fastener (13) is described having a head (15) formed with a recess (30) which accommodates a square head driver, symmetrical drivers, such as PHILLIPSTM STYLE DRIVER, asymmetrical style cross head drivers, such as POZIDRIVTM style drivers, and combination square and cross drivers without compromising performance of the drivers.
Abstract:
Various embodiments described herein provide a fastener system having straight walled driving surfaces that provides a reliable stick fit feature, while also improving stability of engagement between the system components. A feature of the new system is to allow engagement of existing standard straight walled drivers in the new system.
Abstract:
Interference surfaces are constructed on inner transition surfaces between wings of a fastener having a spiral recess. A portion of the transition surface is tapered to provide the interference. A standard driver for a spiral recess will engage the interference surface to create a "stick fit" engagement. The punch is formed using a wire EDM operation to construct tapered surfaces within the die cavity of a hob. The hob is machined down to obtain the desired depth, which is measured up from a gage spot indicative of the sticking point.
Abstract:
Recessed head fasteners (10) are provided with a configuration by which the force applied by the blades of the driver (12) to the recessed wings is applied at the radially outer regions of the wings (16). The wings (16) of the fastener recess may be provided with torque pads at the outer regions of the wings adapted to engage the outer portions of the driver blades. The torque pads (36) may be defined by relieved regions on the drive walls of the recess wings (16). The relieved regions are formed to avoid contact with the driver blades. Stabilizing ribs also may be defined at the radially inward regions of the drive walls. A recess engageable driver may include a plurality of radially extending ribs configured to promote engagement of the ribs with the most radially outward regions of the recess drive walls. The driver and the recess are compatible with each other as well as with otherwise corresponding conventional recesses and drivers that do not incorporate the invention. Also disclosed are punches and methods for making the disclosed fasteners.
Abstract:
A fastener is constructed having four thread zones (4, 5, 6, 7) constructed over the length of the fastener (1), from the head (2) to the tip (10), namely a ridged cylindrical holding zone (4), a ridged cylindrical transition thread forming zone (5), a rectilobular tapered thread forming zone (6), and a rectilobular alignment zone (7). The pitch cross section of the thread varies in each zone.
Abstract:
A drill bit has a chuck engaging shank portion having a geometric cross-sectional shape; a plurality of projections formed on at least a part of at least one of said surfaces; said projections (a) varying in height across said surface, and (b) engaging an inner surface of a chuck to prevent slippage of said bit in said chuck.
Abstract:
A driver bit and a driving tool having a plurality of projections (14, 24, 32) formed on at least one surface (12, 24) of the shank portion/driving portion of the bit/tool (10) to retain the bit in a bit holder, or to retain a socket or the like on the driving tool. The projections are formed such that the geometric envelope (30) of the bit is within the tolerance of the bit holder, so that the bit can be used with standardized holders. When torque is applied to the bit or driving tool, the projections (14, 24, 32) engage the inner surface of a standardized holder/socket, thereby retaining the bit/socket.
Abstract:
Une tête de vis est pourvue de nervures (26) situées sur quelques-unes des surfaces d'introduction du tourne-vis. La nervure (26) est inclinée obliquement vers l'extérieur à partir de l'axe de la vis en fonction d'un petit angle A situé entre 1° et 10°. Une matrice (150) servant à découper une tête de vis comportant des nervures (26) situées sur quelques-unes des surfaces d'introduction du tourne-vis comporte une gorge inclinée obliquement (168) servant à former une nervure (26) inclinée obliquement à partir de l'axe de la vis en fonction d'un petit angle A situé entre 1° et 10°.