Patent ID: 7989084
Filing Date: 2011-08-02
Classification: H02K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A powdered metal assembly, comprising: a mechanical part; a powdered metal part; and a fastener configured to join the mechanical part and the powdered metal part, wherein the fastener is a powdered metal fastener comprising a body portion and an insertion portion, wherein the mechanical part further comprises a cavity defined therein, wherein an opening of the cavity opposes the powdered metal part, wherein the powdered metal fastener is inserted in the cavity to join the mechanical part to the powdered metal part, wherein the cavity comprises a threaded bore, wherein the powdered metal fastener comprises a threaded portion for insertion into the threaded bore, wherein the powdered metal fastener comprises a tapered distal end opposite the threaded portion, and wherein the powdered metal assembly comprises a nut slidable over the tapered distal end and encompassing the body portion.