| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a load indicating fastener and a method of manufacture. <P>SOLUTION: The load indicating fastener includes a load indicator and a fastener body. The load indicator includes: an annular body defining a through hole having a minimum diameter; a plurality of protrusions integral with a first face of the annular body; and a corresponding plurality of indentations in a second face of the annular body opposite from the first face. The fastener body includes: a series of threads; a head defining a contact surface; and a shank depending from the contact surface. The shank includes: a first portion having a first outside diameter less than the through hole minimum diameter such that the load indicator is received on the shank first portion; and a second portion including at least one radially extending member having a second outside diameter greater than the through hole minimum diameter such that the load indicator is retained on the fastener body thereby. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |
