SELF-PIERCING BLIND NUT INSERT

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20080016667A1
SERIAL NO

11769121

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A threaded insert which has a cutting edge on its external surface. The cutting edge is configured to punch a hole in a workpiece while leaving a slug intact, still connected to the workpiece structure. The cutting edge is configured such that no backup die need be utilized to form the hole in the workpiece. The threaded insert includes an internal threaded portion, and a deformable side wall which is configured to deform upon installation of the threaded insert, to forming a blind-side bulb against the workpiece, and against the slug. The threaded insert is configured such that an installation tool can be threaded into the threaded insert, the threaded insert pierced through the workpiece. Then, the installation tool is actuated to cause the deformable side wall of the threaded insert to plastically deform and form the blind-side bulb.

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ASIA FASTENING (US) INC2700 CENTERVILLE ROAD SUITE 400 WILMINGTON DE 19808

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lanni, Victor Ray Township, MI 3 5
Purdy, Paul Holly, MI 8 39

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