Patent ID: 7156595
Filing Date: 2007-01-02
Classification: F16B,G01L

Abstract:
1. A load indicating system for use with a fastener experiencing loading, comprising: a fastener insert configured to be loaded by said fastener, said insert including an arched surface substantially perpendicular to said loading, said arched surface for deflecting when said insert is loaded, said deflecting relative to said loading; and a load indicator mechanism affixed to said insert, said load indicator mechanism for translating said deflecting into a visually discernable quantity representing the amount of loading experienced by said load indicating system, wherein said load indicator mechanism comprises a load indicator assembly for displaying said visually discernable quantity to a system user, said load indicator assembly including, a load indicating scale for displaying at least one load indicator marking representative of a value of system loading, and a load indicator pointer for pointing to said marking when said insert is loaded.