SELF LOCKING FASTENERS AND METHODS RELATING TO SAME

摘要

A method of manufacturing a non-marring and abrasion resistant fastener is disclosed herein which includes providing a fastener having an outer body defining an opening therein, an inner body disposed within the opening of the outer body and aligned coaxially with the outer body about a primary axis, a cam operator inserted at least partially through a portion of the inner and outer bodies, the cam operator being movable between a first position wherein the inner and outer bodies are rotatable, and a second position wherein the inner and outer bodies are not rotatable, and applying an outer coating to at least a portion of an exterior surface of the inner body and outer body to prevent the fastener from marring or abrading a surface to which the fastener is connected.

主权项

1. A method of manufacturing a non-marring and abrasion resistant fastener comprising:
providing a fastener having an outer body defining an opening therein, an inner body disposed within the opening of the outer body and aligned coaxially with the outer body about a primary axis, a cam operator inserted at least partially through a portion of the inner and outer bodies and together with the inner and outer bodies forming the fastener, the cam operator being rotatable about a secondary axis that is generally normal to the primary axis and movable between a first position wherein the inner and outer bodies are rotatable with respect to a surface or structure located adjacent or proximate to the inner and outer bodies and to which the fastener is being fastened, and a second position wherein the inner and outer bodies are not rotatable with respect to the adjacent or proximate surface or structure and the inner and outer bodies are fastened to the adjacent or proximate surface or structure; and applying an outer coating to at least a portion of an exterior surface of the inner body and outer body to prevent the fastener from marring or abrading a surface to which the fastener is connected.