Abstract:
The fastener of this application is designed to facilitate the insertion of rotating power driven tools into the fastener recess. The recess of this fastener generally uses spirally configured driving surfaces and is formed in a counterbore in the upper surface of the fastener. The driving lobes have upper surfaces that are depressed a distance into the counterbore. A ramp surface is formed on each of the upper surfaces that causes a spinning bit to fall into the recess in an engaged manner. The ramp surfaces are constructed with both removal and installation ramp portions.
Abstract:
A fastener for securing particle or bulge producing materials, a method of manufacturing the fastener, and a method of using the fastener are provided. The fastener has a thread on a shank, and a knurled portion disposed between the thread and a head. The fastener also may have at least one flute in the knurled portion, and may have at least one rib on the lower surface of the head. In use, the method is accomplished by inserting the fastener, by rotation, into a particle or bulge producing material, and producing particles or a bulge. Then, the method provides for transporting at least some of the particles from the particle producing material via the at least one flute, and securing the particle producing material to a base material. In a bulge producing material, the method provides for displacing the bulge into the material.
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:
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.