Title:
LOCK NUT WITH LOW ON/HIGH OFF TORQUE CONTROL
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006012117
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
A lock nut (10) having a plurality of sides (16) having a crimp radius (18) which is consistent with the radius of the threaded bore (14) in the lock nut (10). Preferably, the lock nut (10) is crimped using a three sided die (52), each die having a crimp radius (118) with relief angles (56). The relief angles (56) are provided at a desired angle to result in the desired amount of contact area between the lock nut (10) and the die (52). The device (40) includes a housing (42), and the housing (42) includes at one end (44) a threaded bore (46) which is configured to mount on a ram. An opposite end (48) of the housing (42) provides a tapered die section (50) in which the three sided die (52) is disposed. The three sided die (52) is engaged with a locking die base (66) which is movable within the housing (42).
Inventors:
ACKLEY RANDY (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/021926
Publication Date:
March 30, 2006
Filing Date:
June 20, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
TEXTRON INC (US)
ACKLEY RANDY (US)
ACKLEY RANDY (US)
International Classes:
F16B39/28; F16B39/02; F16B39/22
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