摘要 |
<p>A retained nut assembly, comprising an internally threaded nut, and an insert configured to receive and retain the nut in a predetermined position within the insert and to prevent relative rotation between the retained nut and the insert. Also, a method of joining two components, the method comprising inserting the retained nut assembly in one of the components, passing a bolt through the other component and threading the bolt into the retained nut, and tightening the bolt to join the two components; and a joint so formed.</p> |