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Fastener apparatusA fastening apparatus is adapted to be inserted and removed from one side of a work piece having an opposite side which is substantially inaccessible to a worker. A first, externally threaded member is threadingly engaged with a receiving structure, and a second member is inserted within corresponding seats or grooves for interlocking the two members. In the preferred embodiment diverting seats are provided for forming the second member into locking engagement between the receiving structure and the first member. In one embodiment, seat structures are provided for engaging frangible panels or the like for high temperature applications.
Document ID
20080008215
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
While, Donald M.
Matza, Edward C.
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
February 24, 1987
Subject Category
Metals And Metallic Materials
Report/Patent Number
Patent Number: US-PATENT-4,645,394
Patent Application Number: US-PATENT-APPL-SN-530453
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-16951
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-PATENT-4,645,394
Patent Application
US-PATENT-APPL-SN-530453
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