Patent ID: 8840350
Filing Date: 2014-09-23
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A corrosion resistant fastening system for a magnesium component having a hole formed therein for receiving a fastener, comprising: an isolation member, consisting of a metal other than magnesium and configured within the hole in contact with the magnesium component; a compressible sealing washer having a first diameter positioned over the hole; an isolation washer having a second diameter being less than the first diameter and consisting of a similar metal as the isolation member, the isolation washer configured to contact the compressible sealing washer over the hole; and the fastener having a first portion thereof passing through the isolation washer, the compressible sealing washer and the isolation member within the hole; wherein, the fastener compresses the compressible sealing washer between the isolation member and isolation washer when tightened forming a water-tight seal around the hole to resist corrosion of the magnesium component.