HOLE-FILLING SLEEVE AND WASHER DESIGN FOR BOLT INSTALLATION

摘要

A fastener assembly (100) which includes a sleeve (104) which includes a cylindrical construction having a first and second end portions and an outside diameter. The fastener assembly further includes a washer (110) associated with the sleeve wherein the washer includes a body which defines a first side (112) and an opposing second side (114) and defines an opening (120) which extends from the first side toward the second side. The opening defines a diameter greater than the outside diameter of the sleeve and the body defines a recess (122) which has a diameter greater than the diameter of the opening wherein the recess extends from the second side (114) towards the first side (112) such that the recess and the opening are in communication with one another. A method for using this fastener assembly is also provided.