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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2015
Filed:
Jan. 05, 2010
Guenther Messmer, Duerbheim, DE;
Alexander Steigerwald, Thalmaessing, DE;
Peter Unseld, Markdorf, DE;
Guenther Messmer, Duerbheim, DE;
Alexander Steigerwald, Thalmaessing, DE;
Peter Unseld, Markdorf, DE;
Metallwarenfabrik Hermann Winker GmbH & Co. KG, Spaichingen, DE;
AUDI AG, Ingolstadt, DE;
Abstract
In order to improve a securing nut comprising a base member which is provided around its circumference with a key face contour, a threaded bolt receptacle which is provided with an internal thread and passes through the base member in the direction of a central axis as well as at least one clamping element which is provided on the base member, in such a manner that it is, on the one hand, simple to produce and, on the other hand, allows reliable clamping without damaging the threaded bolt it is suggested that the clamping element be a collar which is arranged on one side of the base member and in which the internal thread is continued, and that the collar extend around the threaded bolt receptacle in an essentially closed manner in circumferential direction with respect to the central axis.