Patent ID: 6938450
Filing Date: 2005-09-06
Classification: B30B

Abstract:
1. A tensioner assembly for detachably clamping at least two objects, said tensioner assembly comprising: an elongated tie rod member; a first nut member for removably engaging one of distal ends of said tie rod member, said first nut member having a plurality of threaded holes at spaced apart locations in said first nut member, said holes extending substantially parallel to said tie rod member; a first set of jackbolts adapted to threadably engage said holes in said first nut member, said jackbolts being provided to extend from said holes to compressively bias said at least two objects; a second nut member for removably engaging said one of said distal ends of said tie rod member, said second nut member positioned on said tie rod member between said thrust ring and said first nut member and axially spaced therefrom, said second nut member having a plurality of threaded holes at spaced apart locations in said second nut member, said holes extending substantially parallel to said rod member; and a second set of jackbolts adapted to threadably engage said holes in said second nut member, said jackbolts being provided to extend from said holes to compressively bias said at least two objects; wherein said jackbolts are adapted to being torqued to a predetermined value to pre-load said tie rod member to a predetermined pre-load.