摘要 |
A locking device is disclosed for preventing rotation of one component (40) relative to another component (30) to which it is connected. The locking device comprises a locking plate (10) having a component engaging portion (11, 12) to engage one component (40). A surface of the locking plate (10) is grooved (14) to engage with a grooved surface (24) carried by the other component (30). One or more fixing holes (15) are provided for one or more fixing members (50) to be passed through, to force the grooved surface (14) of the locking plate (10) into engagement with the grooved surface (24) carried by the other component (30). A method of fitting the locking device is also disclosed. As shown the one component is the head of a threaded fastener but the device may be applied to other fastener types. The grooved surface (24) is shown on a plate (20) fixed to component (30) but may be formed directly on the component (30). |