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Thread forming fasteners for ultrasonic load measurement and control

  • US 20060130590A1
  • Filed: 01/31/2006
  • Published: 06/22/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a thread-forming fastener including a head for engagement by a tool for applying a torque to the fastener, and a body portion extending from the head and including thread-forming portions; and

    an ultrasonic transducer coupled with the fastener, for making ultrasonic load measurements in the fastener.

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