Actuatable locking fastener
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1. An actuatable fastener assembly, comprising:
- a fastener body;
a fastener head attached to the fastener body;
an initiator embedded within the fastener body, wherein activation of the initiator causes the fastener head to separate from the fastener body; and
a retainer that is slidably movable along the fastener body toward the fastener head, wherein the retainer comprises a retention feature that resists movement of the retainer away from the fastener head, wherein the retainer locks the fastener assembly in place.
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Abstract
An actuatable fastener assembly is disclosed. The actuatable fastener assembly includes a fastener body and a fastener head attached to the fastener body. An initiator is embedded within the fastener body. Activation of the initiator causes the fastener head to separate from the fastener body. The actuatable fastener assembly also includes a retainer that is slidably movable along the fastener body toward the fastener head. The retainer includes a retention feature that resists movement of the retainer away from the fastener head.
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26 Claims
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1. An actuatable fastener assembly, comprising:
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a fastener body; a fastener head attached to the fastener body; an initiator embedded within the fastener body, wherein activation of the initiator causes the fastener head to separate from the fastener body; and a retainer that is slidably movable along the fastener body toward the fastener head, wherein the retainer comprises a retention feature that resists movement of the retainer away from the fastener head, wherein the retainer locks the fastener assembly in place. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. An actuatable fastener assembly, comprising:
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a fastener body; a fastener head attached to the fastener body; means for causing the fastener head to separate from the fastener body upon receipt of an activation signal; and a retainer that is slidably movable along the length of the fastener body toward the fastener head; and means for restricting movement of the retainer along the length of the fastener body away from the fastener head, wherein the retainer locks the fastener assembly in place. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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