Patent ID: 8142127
Filing Date: 2012-03-27
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
1. A torque nut assembly, comprising: a nut body having multiple and separate axial segments, each of said segments defining (i) a portion of a screw thread on a radial surface thereof, and (ii) a portion of a tool-engaging feature on a first axial end surface thereof; and a ring-shaped band assembly including (i) a split band having flanges defined at opposing sides thereof, said split band substantially and circumferentially engaging said nut body with said flanges engaging said first axial end surface of each of said segments and a second axial end surface of each of said segments, and (ii) a snap-action structure coupled to said split band for retaining said split band in engagement with said segments, said snap-action structure defining a first position wherein said segments are loosely retained by said split band and said snap-action structure defining a second position wherein said segments are drawn together with each said portion of a screw thread being adjoined to form a threaded axial passage through said nut body and with said tool-engaging feature being fully formed by each said portion thereof.