US4820097A
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Fastener with airflow opening
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1988-03-18
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Granted: 1989-04-11
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Expires: 2008-03-18
Abstract
Abstract Fastener 36 threaded to stud 32 carries disk 46 which retains panels 16. Cooling air 14 passes through an axial opening 34 cooling the center of the disk by impingement cooling. Uniformly spaced involute shaped openings 48 carry cooling air to cool the balance of the disk.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin V. Maeda
- 👤 James R. Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:54
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K1/00; F02K1/78; F02K1/82; F02K1/822; F02K1/80; F16; F16B; F16B33/00; F16B37/00; F23; F23R; F23R3/00; F23R3/002; F16B37/14; F23R2900/00; F23R2900/03044; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/60; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/02; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/21; Y10T403/75
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A high temperature resistant fastener assembly for securing a thermal liner to a substrate comprising: a threaded stud secured to said substrate and having an axial opening therethrough, said axial opening in fluid communication with a supply of cooling air; a fastener formed of a hollow threaded stem having a central chamber and a retaining disk at the end of said stem, said fastener threadedly connected to said stud; and a plurality of equally spaced openings through said retaining disk extending outwardly from said central chamber in involute form and in fluid communication with said central chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A high temperature resistant fastener assembly for securing a thermal liner to a substrate comprising: a threaded stud secured to said substrate and having an axial opening therethrough, said axial opening in fluid communication with a supply of cooling air; a fastener formed of a hollow threaded stem having a central chamber and a retaining disk at the end of said stem, said fastener threadedly connected to said stud; and a plurality of equally spaced openings through said retaining disk extending outwardly from said central chamber in involute form and in fluid communication with said central chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fastener assembly as in claim 1: said stud having external threads; and said stem having internal threads.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fastener assembly as in claim 1: the surface of said disk opposite of said stem being imperforate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A fastener assembly as in claim 3: said surface of said disk being ceramic coated.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-04-10 | 1992-10-10 | 1993-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-10 | 1996-10-10 | 1997-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-10 | 2000-10-10 | 2001-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |