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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2023
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2019
Consolidated Metco, Inc., Vancouver, WA (US);
Brendan Coyne, Portland, OR (US);
Logan M. Howell, Vancouver, WA (US);
Joseph M. Shaw, Beavercreek, OR (US);
Mary K. Marshall, Corvallis, OR (US);
Michael Barden, Vancouver, WA (US);
Jonathan Liao, Camas, WA (US);
Consolidated Metco, Inc., Vancouver, WA (US);
Abstract
In one aspect, a lock nut is provided that includes a washer, a threaded body, and an actuator that are distinct from one another. The washer is configured to form a non-rotatable connection with a vehicle spindle. The threaded body has threads to engage threads of the vehicle spindle. The actuator has a rotary drive structure and is configured to be turned in a tightening direction to cause turning of the threaded body in the tightening direction relative to the washer. The lock nut includes a lock operably coupled to the actuator and configured to inhibit turning of the threaded body in a loosening direction relative to the washer. The actuator is configured to be turned relative to the threaded body in the loosening direction to disengage the lock and permit turning of the threaded body in the loosening direction relative to the washer.