Patent ID: 6071052
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
A method of converting a standard nut to a lock nut comprising the steps of:a) providing a standard nut to be converted;b) forming a concentric groove in an end face of the standard nut of predetermined thickness and depth;c) providing a metal ring of thickness capable of being received in said groove and of height when received in said groove having a distal edge extending beyond the end face of the nut, said metal ring including an annular recess about its periphery at a height juxtaposed to the end face of the nut;d) inserting said metal ring in said grooves;e) working the end face of said nut annularly continous into said recess to effect a radially secured axially interlocking relation therebetween;f) providing a locking element receivable within the height of said metal ring beyond the end face of said nut; andg) securing said metal ring and said locking element together in a secured relation.