Self-tapping insert, insert assembly, and method for mounting the insert

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6530731
APP PUB NO 20020102146A1
SERIAL NO

09775709

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A self-tapping threaded insert (20) for threadedly mounting another component by a threaded central connector (50). An assembly (24) of the insert (20) and a mounting member (22) for threadedly mounting the insert are assembled by a method for mounting the self-tapping threaded insert. The insert (20) has a threaded shank (26) that is threaded into a partially tapped hole and has a shank end with flutes (32) of a construction that provides self-tapping. Upon final torquing, a locking flange (42) of the insert (20) locks against a surface (46) of the member (22) as threads of the insert shank (26) are completely engaged with the hole.

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GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC38500 MOUND ROAD STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48310-3268

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Wheeler, Fredric J Lima, OH 1 12

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