Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Tool retention system
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Application No.: US15076886Application Date: 2016-03-22
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Publication No.: US09951500B2Publication Date: 2018-04-24
- Inventor: Phillip John Kunz
- Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
- Applicant Address: US IL Peoria
- Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
- Current Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Peoria
- Agency: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
- Main IPC: E02F9/28
- IPC: E02F9/28 ; F16B23/00

Abstract:
A fastener includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The fastener also includes an axis extending between the first and second end, and a head disposed on the first end. The head includes a plurality of radially-extending gear teeth disposed on the head around the first end and a first collar including a conical surface that tapers along the axis toward the second end. The fastener also includes a threaded rod disposed on the second end.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160305096A1 TOOL RETENTION SYSTEM Public/Granted day:2016-10-20
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