Patent ID: 6997814
Filing Date: 2006-02-14
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a monolithic T-nut having a barrel and a flange for use in a support structure having a first supporting member and a spaced apart second supporting member, said method comprising steps of; providing a disk shaped blank of material; cupping the blank to form a cup; drawing a portion of the cup and forming a pre-barrel and a pre-flange from the cup; redrawing the cup to achieve a desired barrel length with a flange at an end thereof; piercing an end of the barrel; threading at least a portion of the barrel; bulging a non-threaded end portion of the barrel, such that an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the bulging portion of the barrel are greater than an inner diameter and an outer diameter, respectively, of the threaded portion of the barrel; and securing the barrel to support structure said securing step including securing the bulging portion of the barrel to one of the first and second supporting members, and securing at least one of the threaded portion of the barrel and the flange to the other of the first and second supporting members.