Wire brush fastening device

Patent · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:870069

Meigs, Richard A ^[1]

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1. East Concord, NY

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.

• Research Organization: WEST VALLEY NUCLEAR SERVICES
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-81NE44139
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 5451124
• OSTI ID: 870069
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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