Bernard F. Mahaney - Kent WA Carl W. Beck - Peck KS Kim B. Nixon - Towanda KS Randolph Connolly - Wichita KS Terry V. Nunemaker - Rose Hill KS
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
F16B 3910
US Classification:
411121
Abstract:
A device for retaining a bolt including a plate having a bore therethrough for receiving the bolt, a retainer movably mounted on the plate and movable between a first position in engagement with a selected number of facets on the bolt head and a second position out of engagement with the facets, the retainer having a surface portion for receiving a tool at times when the tool is placed on the bolt head for moving the retainer to the second position, and a biasing device for urging the retainer to the first position at times when the tool is removed from the bolt head.