Patent ID: 6428257
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: F16B,Y10S

Abstract:
A locking nut having a threaded main bore for receiving a threaded portion, the threaded main bore having an axis, with the thread of the threaded main bore being defined by flanks, the locking nut including a plurality of oblique bores in each of which is positioned a respective locking pin having a forward end adapted to engage against the threaded portion, the forward end of the locking pin having at least one flank, each oblique bore and the respective locking pin having a common longitudinal axis extending at substantially the same angle to the axis of the threaded main bore as one of the flanks of the thread of the threaded main bore so that the least one flank of the locking pin at the forward end of the locking pin is substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis and lies substantially parallel to portions of said one flank of said threaded main bore adjacent an inner end of the oblique bore, the locking pin being a substantially cylindrical body having along its outer surface a plurality of evenly spaced apart axially extending serrations that facilitate introduction of the locking pin into its respective bore, the locking pin being manufactured from sintered material.