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Wire brush fastening device

Patent ·
OSTI ID:106716
A fastening device is provided which is a variation on the conventional nut and bolt. The bolt has a longitudinal axis and threading helically affixed thereon along the longitudinal axis. A nut having a bore extending therethrough is provided. The bore of the nut has a greater diameter than the diameter of the bolt so the bolt can extend through the bore. An array of wire bristles are affixed within the bore so as to form a brush. The wire bristles extend inwardly from the bore and are constructed and arranged of the correct size, length and stiffness to guide the bolt within the bore and to restrain the bolt within the bore as required. A variety of applications of the wire brush nut are disclosed, including a bolt capture device and a test rig apparatus. 13 figs.
Research Organization:
West Valley Nuclear Services
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-81NE44139
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,451,124/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-114,050
OSTI ID:
106716
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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