Flexible lock nut and method of manufacturing

摘要

A low profile lock nut for receiving a threaded bolt therein including a body portion having a threaded axial bore extending therethrough with first and second opposite ends, a crown member for providing a predetermined degree of flexibility, at least in a radial direction, to at least one of the first and second ends of the body portion and an engagement member on at least one portion of the bore positioned a predetermined distance from each of the first and second ends respectively for engaging the threads of the bolt without distorting the bolt threads and for cooperating with the crown member to provide a desired installation torque as well as a desired removal torque.