Title:
FASTENER HAVING A REMOVABLE DRILL TIP AND METHOD
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006039412
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
First and second components are connected together by a fastener that includes a head and a shank having a bolt portion and a drill portion. The fastener is initially rotated relative to the first and second components such that the drill portion drills a hole through the first and second components. Then, the drive portion of the fastener is removed from the bolt portion of the shank of the fastener, such as by using a removal tool. Lastly, a nut is installed on the bolt portion of the shank of the fastener.
Inventors:
SEVERNS GARY (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/035044
Publication Date:
November 09, 2006
Filing Date:
September 29, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
TRUFAST CORP (US)
SEVERNS GARY (US)
SEVERNS GARY (US)
International Classes:
B23B35/00; F16B25/10
Foreign References:
| US5899123A | 1999-05-04 | |||
| US4958972A | 1990-09-25 |
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