James A Waterman

US Patent:

62673335, Jul 31, 2001

Filed:

Sep 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/407379

Inventors:

Thomas K. Hebert - Groveland MA
James D. Waterman - Newton NH

Assignee:

Agfa Corporation - Wilmington MA

International Classification:

F16L 324
F16L 308

US Classification:

248 72

Abstract:

A cylindrical component is secured in a slot of a mechanical assembly. The slot is defined by two registration surfaces which meet at a vertex and a third surface which meets one of the registration surfaces. The securing method includes: placing the cylindrical component into contact with the two registration surfaces; applying a force F. sub. 1 against the cylindrical component causing compression of the cylindrical component into the two registration surfaces; and applying an anti-rotational force against the third surface to prevent redirection of the force F. sub. 1. One fastener which uses the above method includes: a surface which contacts the cylindrical component; a threaded engagement mechanism which secures the fastener to the mechanical assembly through a clearance hole in the fastener; and a protruded section which prevents rotation of the fastener by engagement with the third surface.