Wire brush fastening device
Abstract
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.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- West Valley Nuclear Services
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 106716
- Patent Number(s):
- 5451124
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-114,050
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-81NE44139
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 19 Sep 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES; FASTENERS; DESIGN; TOOLS; USES; TEST FACILITIES
Citation Formats
Meigs, R A. Wire brush fastening device. United States: N. p., 1995.
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Meigs, R A. Wire brush fastening device. United States.
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"Wire brush fastening device". United States.
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title = {Wire brush fastening device},
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abstractNote = {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.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Tue Sep 19 00:00:00 EDT 1995},
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