METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ASYMMETRICAL FASTENING SYSTEM

摘要

Methods and apparatus for a multi-dimensional asymmetrical fastening system according to various aspects of the present technology include a driver and a fastener that are configured to have corresponding conforming surfaces suitably adapted to provide engagement between a plurality of driver fins and a recessed receiving area of the fastener. The driver and fastener may each be configured to include driving surfaces of varying widths. Variable widths allow for the customization of a given driver/fastener system.

主权项

1. A fastening system, comprising:
a driver bit having a driving end with an exterior surface oriented around a longitudinal axis of the driver bit, wherein the exterior surface comprises:
between five and nine outwardly projecting fins, wherein:
each fin comprises a transition wall extending between a first driving surface and a second driving surface, wherein the transition wall comprises a transition wall width defined by a fin arc length; andthe transition wall width of at least two of the outwardly projecting fins are not equal to each other; anda plurality of fin gaps, wherein:
each fin gap from the plurality of fin gaps is disposed between two outwardly projecting fins and comprises a fin gap width defined by a fin gap arc length; andthe fin gap width of at least two of the plurality of fin gaps are not equal to each other, and a fastener having a head portion and a recessed receiving area disposed within the head portion, wherein the recessed receiving area is configured to mate to the exterior surface of the driver bit.