Patent ID: 9062705
Filing Date: 2015-06-23
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
1. A nut assembly comprising: a nut comprising a conduit extending along a longitudinal axis, a top surface, an outer surface, an intermediate member, at least one bottom extension surface, and at least one radially extending elongate slot in the intermediate member; a washer comprising a conduit extending along the longitudinal axis, a base, an inner circumferential edge, a bottom surface, a stop surface opposite the bottom surface, an inner wall proximal the inner circumferential edge and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis, the inner wall having a rim with a locking feature; at least one locking pin operably coupling the nut and the washer, the at least one locking pin sized to engage to and disengage from the locking feature; and an elastic member extending around the at least one bottom extension surface and engaging the at least one locking pin, wherein the nut assembly comprises an installed configuration where the at least one locking pin engages the locking feature and the nut assembly comprises an uninstalled configuration where the at least one locking pin is disengaged from the locking feature.