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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 28, 2001
Randall J. Slusar, Greenfield, WI (US);
Jeffrey R. Annis, Waukesha, WI (US);
Linda R. Borowski, New Berlin, WI (US);
Gerald J. Chin, Brookfield, WI (US);
Steven C. Chybowski, New Berlin, WI (US);
Joseph Koziczkowski, Greendale, WI (US);
Roy A. Rice, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc., Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for restricting rotation of a threaded fastener, the apparatus including a bracket member having a securing segment and an extending segment that are integrally linked wherein the securing segment forms a recess and the extending segment forms at least one restraining surface wherein a bonding material that solidifies and remains flexible upon curing is provided within the recess and, with the threaded fastener received within an aperture, the bracket member is positionable such that one end of the threaded member is receivable within the recess and within the bonding material prior to curing and the restraining surface contacts a surface of a receiving member to restrict motion of the bracket member about the aperture.