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TORQUE INDICATING THREADED MECHANICAL FASTENING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

  • US 20150377275A1
  • Filed: 06/26/2015
  • Published: 12/31/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of using washer deflection as a torque indicator, comprising:

  • providing a threaded connection having a washer;

    installing the threaded connection so that the washer is supported as a simple beam over a gap; and

    using an amount of deflection of the washer as a result of torque applied by the threaded connection as an indicator the amount of torque applied.

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