Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Fastener with center for limiting engagement
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Application No.: US15286636Application Date: 2016-10-06
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Publication No.: US10208774B2Publication Date: 2019-02-19
- Inventor: Sarah K. Czaplewski , Lee N. Helgeson , Jonathan L. Kaus , Pamela L. Lembke
- Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
- Applicant Address: US NY Armonk
- Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
- Current Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US NY Armonk
- Agency: Lieberman & Brandsdorfer, LLC
- Main IPC: F16B35/02
- IPC: F16B35/02 ; F16B1/00 ; F16B31/02 ; F16B23/00 ; F16B41/00

Abstract:
Embodiments of the disclosure relate to an apparatus that disengages a tool and indicates undesired contact. More specifically, the embodiments of the disclosure relate to a fastener that limits over insertion, indicates over insertion, and limits undesired contact of that fastener with a surface. Further, the apparatus can limit damage to an underlying component such as a circuit board. The apparatus has a shank having a cavity extending through the shank. Additionally, the shank has a recess for installation by a tool. A slider is positioned within the shank wherein the slider can limit engagement with the recess and indicate a condition.
Public/Granted literature
- US20180100530A1 FASTENER WITH CENTER FOR LIMITING ENGAGEMENT Public/Granted day:2018-04-12
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