Patent ID: 6019558
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: F16L,F25B

Abstract:
A device for preventing relative rotation between a nut threaded on a cylindrical member, the nut having internal threads and the cylindrical member having external threads, and the nut having a plurality of external wrenching surfaces, the device comprising at least two members adjustably secured together with a space therebetween, and being adapted to receive in the space and engage therein a portion of the cylindrical member extending from the nut to restrain the cylindrical member from rotating relative to the device when the device is adjusted, at least one of the device members also being adapted to extend over the nut to be engaged with at least one wrenching surface of the nut to also restrain the nut from rotating relative to the device, and thereby restrain relative rotation between the cylindrical member and the nut, when the device is adjusted.