Self-plugging blind rivet
CA 1251663 A · Owner: Avdel Systems Limited · Inventors: Denham, Keith; Archer, Stephen
Overview
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The rivet comprises a tubular body having a shank having a rivet head at one end and an end portion of which is tapered externally and internally towards the other (tail) end. A stem, disposed in a bore of the body has, a stem-tail which projects from the head end and breaks off when the rivet is set, a plug in the bore and a ter-, minal head abutting the tail-end. The diameter of the plug is reduced progressively and stepwise towards the terminal head, providing an abutment and an annular groove between the terminal head and the abutment. Material of the end portion extends into the groove to maintain the body and stem assembled, and enters further into the groove during setting of the …
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- Granted March 28, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 28, 2006.
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