MULTI-PIECE FASTENERS, MULTI-PIECE FASTENER INSTALLATION APPARATUS, AND METHODS OF FASTENING

    公开(公告)号:US20240316617A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-26

    申请号:US18733199

    申请日:2024-06-04

    Inventor: Arnaud Brunet

    CPC classification number: B21J15/022 B21J15/285 F16B5/04 F16B19/05

    Abstract: Multi-piece fasteners, multi-piece fastener installation apparatus, and methods of fastening are provided. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises a first collar end and a second collar end. A collar cavity extends from the first collar end to the second collar end. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, and a shank extending intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The shank comprises a plurality of structural features. A first feature of the plurality of structural features has a first configuration and the second feature of the plurality of structural features has a second configuration. The first configuration and the second configuration differ.

    Fastening collar installation apparatus and methods of installing a fastener system

    公开(公告)号:US12083581B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-10

    申请号:US17633713

    申请日:2019-11-22

    Inventor: Arnaud Brunet

    CPC classification number: B21J15/022 B21J15/32

    Abstract: Fastening collar installation apparatus and methods of installing a fastener system are provided. The fastening collar installation apparatus comprises an anvil, a sleeve, and a lever. The sleeve comprises a first section comprising a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end, a sleeve cavity, and a slot. The first sleeve end is intermediate the anvil and the second sleeve end. The slot extends a first distance from the first sleeve end. The lever is slidably received by the slot of the sleeve and configured to move between a first lever position in the slot and a second lever position in the slot. The lever comprises a second distance from a first lever end to a second lever end. The second distance is less than the first distance.

    Self-forming thread blind fastener

    公开(公告)号:US11959504B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-16

    申请号:US18004717

    申请日:2021-07-16

    Inventor: Thomas Brennetot

    CPC classification number: F16B19/1072 F16B19/1054

    Abstract: Self-forming thread blind fasteners and methods for fastening are provided. The self-forming thread blind fastener comprises a sleeve and a pin. The sleeve comprises a first sleeve end, a second sleeve end, an elongate portion, and an inner wall defining a bore. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the bore. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, a pin head portion, an at least partially threaded portion, a shank intermediate, and a driving portion. The at least partially threaded portion is configured to form threads on at least a portion of the inner wall of the sleeve. The driving portion is configured to receive a torque to rotate the pin within the sleeve and thereby axially compress and deform the sleeve and form the threads on the at least a portion of the inner wall of the sleeve.

    METHODS FOR FASTENING
    6.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230349406A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-02

    申请号:US17906122

    申请日:2021-03-15

    CPC classification number: F16B5/04 B21J15/08 B23K11/115 B21J15/025

    Abstract: Methods of fastening are provided. A method comprises contacting a fastener with a first layer of an assembly at a first location. The assembly comprises the first layer, a third layer, and a second layer positioned intermediate the first layer and the third layer. The first layer, the third layer, and the fastener are electrically conductive. The second layer defines a gap and the first location is in communication with the gap. Electrical communication is formed between the assembly and the fastener. The first layer is fastened to the third layer through the gap in the second layer with the fastener. The fastening comprises resistance welding the fastener to the third layer.

    Vehicle wheels, methods of making vehicle wheels, and dual wheel assemblies

    公开(公告)号:US11738595B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-29

    申请号:US16801389

    申请日:2020-02-26

    Inventor: Spencer Wallace

    CPC classification number: B60B3/004 B60B3/002 B60B3/02

    Abstract: Vehicle wheels, methods of making vehicle wheels, and dual wheel assemblies are provided. The vehicle wheel includes a generally cylindrical first region and a second region extending radially inwardly from the first region. The second region includes a first surface, a second surface, an opening, and a hub surface. A distance from the first surface to the second surface defines a thickness. The opening is configured to receive at least a portion of a hub of the vehicle axle. The hub surface is adjacent to and surrounds the opening and extends from the first surface to the second surface. The hub surface includes a generally flat portion and a relief portion adjacent to at least one of the first surface and the second surface. The relief portion surrounds the opening and extends along the hub surface for a distance of at least 25% of the thickness.

    Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof

    公开(公告)号:US11541449B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-03

    申请号:US17288346

    申请日:2019-12-13

    Abstract: Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof are provided. A non-limiting embodiment of a rivet dispenser reloading system comprises a receiving member defining a channel therein, and a first gate. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port that communicate with the channel. The first port is configured to receive rivets. The second port is configured to selectively engage with a rivet dispenser and introduce rivets to the rivet dispenser. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The first gate is in communication with the second port and is selectively positionable between a first configuration inhibiting movement of rivets through the second port, and a second configuration enabling movement of rivets through the second port.

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