Fastener and method of making and using the same

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a fastener and methods of making and using the same. The fastener includes an elongated body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The fastener also includes a head having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first end of the elongated body is coupled to the second surface of the head, and the diameter of the head is greater than the diameter of the elongated body. The fastener also includes a sleeve located above at least a portion of the elongated body and the second surface of the head. The fastener also includes a plurality of texture elements on an outer surface of the sleeve adjacent to the second surface of the head. One or more of the plurality of texture elements extend from the outer surface of the sleeve to the first surface of the head.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to fasteners, and more particularly, to a fastener including a plurality of texture elements positioned on a head of the fastener. Background Art

[0002] Fasteners are used in many manufacturing applications, including aerospace manufacturing. When certain fasteners are installed in a workpiece, a sealant may first be applied to at least a portion of the fastener and then the fastener is positioned in a hole in the workpiece. When the fastener is secured to the workpiece (e.g., during formation of a ball of a single-sided fastener), the sealant may create a hydraulic lock between the head of the fastener and the top of the hole. When this occurs, the trapped sealant may expand into the hole and may create a bulge in the workpiece or otherwise damage the workpiece. Additionally, when the fastener is secured to the workpiece, particularly when the sealant is applied below the head of the fastener and along the shank of the fastener, mechanical efforts are made to prevent the fastener from rotating. For example, in the case of a single-sided fastener, the fastener tends to rotate and the frangible drive element will not disengage under the intended torque. Summary of the invention

[0003] In one aspect, a fastener is described. The fastener includes (a) an elongated body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, (b) a head having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first end of the elongated body is coupled to the second surface of the head, and wherein a diameter of the head is greater than a diameter of the elongated body, (c) a sleeve positioned over at least a portion of the elongated body and the second surface of the head, and a plurality of texture elements positioned on an outer surface of the sleeve adjacent the second surface of the head, wherein one or more of the plurality of texture elements extend from the outer surface of the sleeve to the first surface of the head.

[0004] In another aspect, a method of making a fastener is described. The method includes (a) forming an elongated body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, (b) forming a head having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first end of the elongated body is coupled to the second surface of the head, and wherein a diameter of the head is greater than a diameter of the elongated body, (c) forming a sleeve positioned over at least a portion of the elongated body and the second surface of the head, and (d) forming a plurality of texture elements on an outer surface of the sleeve positioned adjacent the second surface of the head, wherein one or more of the plurality of texture elements extend from the outer surface of the sleeve to the first surface of the head.

[0005] In yet another aspect, a method for positioning a fastener in a workpiece is described. The method includes (a) positioning a sealant on at least a portion of the fastener, (b) inserting a second end of an elongated body of the fastener into a hole in the workpiece, wherein the fastener includes (i) a first end opposite the second end, (ii) a head having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first end of the elongated body is coupled to the second surface of the head, and (iii) a sleeve located on at least a portion of the elongated body and the second surface of the head, and (c) mating an outer surface of the sleeve adjacent to the second surface of the head to a surface in the hole, wherein the fastener includes a plurality of texture elements located on an outer surface of the sleeve, the sleeve being configured to generate friction between the fastener and the surface in the hole to inhibit rotation of the fastener and further allow the sealant to flow out from under the head of the fastener.

[0006] The features, functions, and advantages that have been discussed can be achieved independently in various embodiments or may be combined in yet other embodiments further details of which can be seen with reference to the following description and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] The novel features believed characteristic of the exemplary embodiments are set forth in the appended claims. However, the illustrative embodiments and their preferred modes of use, further objects and description will be best understood by reference to the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments of the disclosure when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0008] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary fastener according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0009] Figure 2A is a side view of an exemplary fastener according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0010] Figure 2B is a side view of another exemplary fastener according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0011] Figure 2C is a side view of another exemplary fastener according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0012] Figure 2D is a side view of another exemplary fastener according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0013] Figure 3 is a flow chart of an exemplary method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0014] Figure 4 is configured according to an exemplary implementation so that a manufacturing machine is used to create Figures 1 to 2D An exemplary computer readable medium for recording one or more components of a fastener.

[0015] Figure 5 is a flow chart of another exemplary method according to an exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The disclosed embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some but not all of the disclosed embodiments are shown. Indeed, several different embodiments may be provided, and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0017] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed concepts, which may be practiced without some or all of these details. In other cases, details of known devices and / or processes are omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present disclosure. Although some concepts will be described in conjunction with specific examples, it should be understood that these examples are not intended to be limiting.

[0018] exist Figure 1 , solid lines connecting various elements and / or components (if any) may represent mechanical, electrical, fluid, optical, electromagnetic and other connections and / or combinations thereof. As used herein, "connection" means direct and indirect associations. For example, member A may be directly associated with member B, or may be indirectly associated with it, for example, via another member C. It should be understood that it is not necessary to represent all relationships between the various disclosed elements. Therefore, there may also be connections different from those shown in the block diagram. The dashed lines (if any) connecting the blocks specifying various elements and / or components represent connections similar in function and purpose to those represented by solid lines; however, the connections represented by dashed lines may be selectively provided or may involve alternative examples of the present disclosure. Similarly, the elements and / or components (if any) represented by dashed lines indicate alternative examples of the present disclosure. One or more elements shown in solid and / or dashed lines may be omitted from a particular example without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Environmental elements, if any, are represented by dashed lines. For clarity, virtual (imaginary) elements may also be shown. Those skilled in the art will understand that, Figure 1 Some of the features shown in can be combined in different ways without necessarily including Figure 1 Other features described in the present invention, other patterns and / or the attached disclosure, even if such combination or multiple combinations are not explicitly stated in this document. Similarly, additional features not limited to the examples presented may be combined with some or all of the features shown and described herein.

[0019] exist Figure 3 and Figure 5In the present disclosure, the blocks may represent operations and / or parts thereof, and the lines connecting the blocks do not imply any particular order or dependency of the operations or parts thereof. It should be understood that not all dependencies between the disclosed operations must be represented. Figure 3 and Figure 5 And the attached disclosure of the operation of the description method of this elaboration should not be interpreted as the order in which the operations must be determined. On the contrary, although an illustrative order is indicated, it should be understood that the order of operations can be modified when appropriate. Therefore, some operations can be performed in different orders or simultaneously. In addition, those skilled in the art will understand that it is not necessary to perform all the operations described.

[0020] Unless otherwise indicated, the terms "first," "second," etc. are used herein merely as labels and are not intended to impose order, position, or hierarchical requirements on the items to which these terms refer. Furthermore, reference to an item, such as a "second," does not require or preclude the presence of, for example, a "first" or lower-numbered item and / or, for example, a "third" or higher-numbered item.

[0021] Reference herein to "one embodiment" or "an example" refers to one or more features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with the example in at least one implementation. The phrases "one embodiment" or "an example" in various places in the specification may or may not refer to the same example.

[0022] As used herein, a system, device, equipment, structure, object, element, component, or hardware that is "configured to" perform a specified function is actually able to perform the specified function without any changes, rather than merely having the potential to perform the specified function after further modification. In other words, for the purpose of performing the specified function, a system, device, structure, object, element, component, or hardware that is "configured to" perform the specified function is specifically selected, created, implemented, utilized, programmed, and / or designed. As used herein, "configured to" means an existing characteristic of a system, device, structure, object, element, component, or hardware that enables the system, device, structure, object, element, component, or hardware to perform the specified function without further modification. For the purposes of this disclosure, a system, device, structure, object, element, component, or hardware that is described as "configured to" perform a particular function may additionally or alternatively be described as "suitable for" and / or "operable to" perform that function.

[0023] As used herein, with respect to measurements, "about" and "substantially" each mean + / - 5%.

[0024] The following provides illustrative, non-exhaustive examples of subject matter in accordance with the present disclosure, which may or may not be claimed.

[0025] In an example, fasteners and methods of making and using the same are described herein. As described above, prior art fasteners may experience a hydraulic lock between the head of the fastener and the top of a hole into which the fastener is positioned when the fastener is secured to a workpiece. Captured sealant may expand into the hole and may create a bulge in the workpiece or otherwise damage the workpiece. Additionally, an elongated portion of the fastener may rotate when the conventional fastener is secured to the workpiece, which may prevent the fragile drive element of the single-sided fastener from breaking under the intended torque. Existing solutions result in increased cost and / or reduced performance of the fastener.

[0026] The present disclosure provides an improved fastener that includes a plurality of texture elements that provide a light texture pattern applied to a surface adjacent to a fastener head. The plurality of texture elements are thin and can be rolled or forged onto a surface adjacent to the fastener head that will contact a workpiece once installed. The plurality of texture elements will give a sealant located in a hole of the workpiece many different flow paths during the torsion of the fastener and will also create greater friction between the surfaces of the fastener and the workpiece.

[0027] Various other features of the example fasteners discussed above, and methods for making and using the fasteners, are also described below with reference to the accompanying figures.

[0028] With reference to the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 A fastener 100 is shown according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, the fastener 100 includes an elongated body 102 having a first end 104 and a second end 106 opposite the first end 104. The fastener 100 also includes a head 108 having a first surface 110 and a second surface 112 opposite the first surface 110. The first end 104 of the elongated body 102 is coupled to the second surface 112 of the head 108. In one example, the elongated body 102 and the head 108 are integrally formed as a single unit. In another example, the elongated body 102 and the head 108 are formed separately and coupled together during manufacturing. FIG. 2A to FIG. 2D As shown, the diameter 114 of the head 108 is greater than the diameter 116 of the elongated body 102. The fastener 100 also includes a sleeve 130 located on at least a portion of the elongated body 102 and the second surface 112 of the head 108. The fastener 100 also includes a plurality of texture elements 118 located on an outer surface 119 of the sleeve 130 adjacent to the second surface 112 of the head 108. One or more of the plurality of texture elements 118 extend from the outer surface 119 of the sleeve 130 to the first surface 110 of the head 108.

[0029] In another example, plurality of texture elements 118 may be positioned directly on second surface 112 of head 108. In such an example, one or more of plurality of texture elements 118 extend from second surface 112 of head 108 to first surface 110 of head 108.

[0030] like FIG. 2A to FIG. 2D As shown, the plurality of texture elements 118 may take a variety of forms. In particular, Figure 2A As shown, the plurality of texture elements 118 include a straight line pattern. In another example, as shown in FIG. Figure 2B As shown, the plurality of texture elements 118 include a diagonal pattern. In another example, as shown in FIG. Figure 2C As shown, the plurality of texture elements 118 include a sinusoidal line pattern. In yet another example, Figure 2D As shown, plurality of texture elements 118 includes a waffle pattern. Other patterns of plurality of texture elements 118 are possible.

[0031] As mentioned above and FIG. 2A to FIG. 2D As shown, one or more of the plurality of texture elements 118 extend from an outer surface 119 of the sleeve 130 to the first surface 110 of the head 108. This arrangement provides a path that allows sealant to flow out from under the head 108 of the fastener 100. In one example, one or more of the plurality of texture elements 118 extend on the outer surface of the sleeve from the first end 104 of the elongated body 102 to the first surface 110 of the head 108 of the fastener 100. This arrangement can help increase friction between the fastener 100 and the surface 120 in the hole 122 in the workpiece 124 to inhibit rotation of the fastener 100, as discussed in additional detail below.

[0032] In one example, if FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C As shown, each of the plurality of texture elements 118 is parallel to one another. This arrangement can provide a more uniform path for sealant to flow out from under the head 108 of the fastener 100 when installed in the hole 122 in the workpiece 124. In another example, as shown in FIG. Figure 2D As shown, one or more of the plurality of texture elements 118 intersect each other. This arrangement can provide increased friction between the fastener 100 and the surface 120 in the hole 122 to inhibit rotation of the fastener 100 during installation. In yet another example, the plurality of texture elements 118 form a non-repeating or random pattern. Other examples are also possible.

[0033] like FIG. 2A to FIG. 2DAs shown, in one embodiment, at least a portion of the elongated body 102 includes a plurality of threads 126 defined by a plurality of crests and a plurality of roots. In one example, when in use, the plurality of threads 126 can facilitate installation of the fastener 100 by securing the elongated body 102 in the hole 122 of the workpiece 124. In addition, as shown in FIG. FIG. 2A to FIG. 2D As shown, the second surface 112 of the head 108 of the fastener 100 can taper from the first surface 110 of the head 108 to the first end 104 of the elongated body 102. The sleeve 130 can include a similar taper in the area surrounding the head 108 of the fastener 100. This arrangement can provide a sliding fit for the head 108 of the fastener 100 in the hole 122 of the workpiece 124 when the hole 122 is countersunk in the workpiece 124.

[0034] In one embodiment, the plurality of texture elements 118 include a plurality of grooves recessed into the outer surface 119 of the sleeve 130. In this example, the depth of each of the plurality of grooves is in a range of about 0.0005 inches to about 0.02 inches. When the fastener 100 is located in the hole 122 in the workpiece 124, the plurality of grooves provide multiple paths for the sealant to escape from under the second surface 112 of the head 108 of the fastener 100, thereby preventing hydraulic locking between the fastener 100 and the surface 120 in the hole 122. In addition, the plurality of grooves are configured to increase friction between the fastener 100 and the surface 120 in the hole 122 to inhibit the fastener 100 from rotating during installation.

[0035] In another embodiment, the plurality of texture elements 118 include a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the outer surface 119 of the sleeve 130. In such an example, the height of each of the plurality of protrusions is in a range of about 0.0005 inches to about 0.02 inches. When the fastener 100 is located in the hole 122 in the workpiece 124, the spaces between the plurality of protrusions provide multiple paths for the sealant to escape from under the head 108 of the fastener 100, thereby preventing hydraulic locking between the fastener 100 and the surface 120 in the hole 122. In addition, the plurality of protrusions are configured to increase friction between the fastener 100 and the surface 120 in the hole 122 to inhibit the fastener 100 from rotating during installation.

[0036] The fastener 100 may also include a drive 128 formed in the first surface 110 of the head 108. In one example, FIG. 2A to FIG. 2DAs shown, the driver portion 128 includes a frangible component that is configured to break away from the first surface 110 of the head 108 after the fastener 100 is torqued to a desired level. In another example, the driver portion 128 includes a polygonal recess formed in the first surface 110 of the head 108, which is configured to receive a corresponding polygonal driver. In yet another example, the driver portion 128 includes a plurality of radially extending grooves recessed in the first surface 110 of the head 108, which are configured to receive corresponding radially extending protrusions of the driver. In each of the above examples, the driver portion 128 provides a surface on which the corresponding driver can rotate the fastener 100, thereby installing the fastener 100 in the hole 122 of the workpiece 124.

[0037] As mentioned above, fastener 100 can take a variety of forms. In one embodiment, as FIG. 2A to FIG. 2D As shown, the fastener 100 comprises a single-sided fastener. In such an example, as described above, the fastener 100 includes a sleeve 130 located on at least a portion of the elongated body 102 and the second surface 112 of the head 108. The sleeve 130 may include a thread locking feature 132 configured to interact with the plurality of threads 126 of the elongated body 102. In use, when the drive portion 128 is rotated, a portion of the sleeve 130 is deformed and pressed against the back side of the workpiece 124, thereby securing the fastener 100 to the workpiece 124. Once the fastener 100 is torqued to the desired level, the drive portion 128 is configured to disengage from the first surface 110 of the head 108.

[0038] In another embodiment, the fastener 100 comprises a flat head fastener. In this example, the plurality of texture elements 118 may be positioned directly on the second surface 112 of the head 108, and one or more of the plurality of texture elements 118 extend from the second surface 112 of the head 108 to the first surface 110 of the head 108. In yet another embodiment, the fastener 100 comprises a male head fastener. In such an example, the second surface 112 of the head 108 of the fastener 100 is parallel to the first surface 110 of the head 108 of the fastener 100. As with the flat head fastener embodiment, in the male head fastener example, the plurality of texture elements 118 may be positioned directly on the second surface 112 of the head 108, and one or more of the plurality of texture elements 118 extend from the second surface 112 of the head 108 to the first surface 110 of the head 108. Other types of fasteners are also possible.

[0039] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an example of a method 200 for manufacturing a fastener. As an example, Figure 3 The method 200 shown in FIG. 1 presents a method for manufacturing the above Figures 1 to 2DThe method 200 includes one or more operations, functions, or actions as shown in one or more of the blocks 202-208. Although the blocks are shown in sequence, the blocks may also be performed in parallel and / or in a different order than described herein. Moreover, various blocks may be combined into fewer blocks, separated into additional blocks, and / or removed based on the desired implementation.

[0040] Initially, at frame 202, the method 200 includes forming an elongated body 102 having a first end 104 and a second end 106 opposite the first end 104. At frame 204, the method 200 includes forming a head 108 having a first surface 110 and a second surface 112 opposite the first surface 110. The first end 104 of the elongated body 102 is coupled to the second surface 112 of the head 108. In one example, the elongated body 102 and the head 108 are integrally formed as a single unit. In another example, the elongated body 102 and the head 108 are formed separately and coupled together during manufacturing. The diameter 114 of the head 108 is greater than the diameter 116 of the elongated body 102. At frame 206, the method 200 includes forming a sleeve 130 located on at least a portion of the elongated body 102 and the second surface 112 of the head 108. At block 208, method 200 includes forming a plurality of texture elements 118 on outer surface 119 of sleeve 130 adjacent second surface 112 of head 108. As described above, one or more of plurality of texture elements 118 extend from outer surface 119 of sleeve 130 to first surface 110 of head 108.

[0041] In one example, forming the plurality of texture elements 118 on the second surface 112 of the head 108 includes rolling the plurality of texture elements 118. In another example, forming the plurality of texture elements 118 on the second surface 112 of the head 108 includes forging the plurality of texture elements 118. In yet another example, forming the plurality of texture elements 118 on the second surface 112 of the head 108 includes laser engraving or texturing the plurality of texture elements 118. Other embodiments are also possible.

[0042] In another example, method 200 may include forming a plurality of texture elements 118 on second surface 112 of head 108 of fastener 100. In such an example, one or more of plurality of texture elements 118 extend from second surface 112 of head 108 to first surface 110 of head 108.

[0043] In certain embodiments, the above Figure 3One or more steps of the described method 200 may be performed by an additive manufacturing machine, such as stereolithography, multi-jet modeling, inkjet printing, selective laser sintering / melting, and fused filament fabrication, among other possibilities. In one example, the additive manufacturing machine uses a single material to manufacture Figures 1 to 2B The fastener 100 described in any one of the above. Such materials include, for example, stainless steel, titanium, nickel super alloys, aluminum, polymer composites (e.g., carbon fiber reinforced nylon) and polymer nanocomposites (e.g., carbon nanotube filled nylon), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP). In another example, the additive manufacturing process is a multi-material additive manufacturing process, so that various components of the fastener 100 are formed using materials having material properties different from other components. Other examples are also possible.

[0044] Additionally or alternatively, the above-described manufacturing process may be controlled by a non-transitory computer-readable medium. Figure 4 An example non-transitory computer-readable medium configured according to an exemplary implementation is depicted. In an exemplary implementation, the system may include one or more processors, one or more forms of memory, one or more input devices / interfaces, one or more output devices / interfaces, and machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause a manufacturing machine to create the above reference Figures 1 to 2D One or more components of any of the fasteners 100 in the described examples.

[0045] In one implementation, the exemplary computer program product 300 is provided using a signal bearing medium 302. The signal bearing medium 302 may include one or more programming instructions 304 that, when executed by one or more processors, may cause a manufacturing machine to create the above referenced Figures 1 to 2D One or more components of any fastener 100 in the described embodiments. In some examples, the signal bearing medium 302 can be a non-transitory computer readable medium 306, such as but not limited to a hard drive, a compact disk (CD), a digital video disk (DVD), a digital tape, a memory, etc. In some implementations, the signal bearing medium 302 can be a computer recordable medium 308, such as but not limited to a memory, a read / write (R / W) CD, a R / W DVD, etc. In some implementations, the signal bearing medium 302 can be a communication medium 310 (e.g., an optical cable, a waveguide, a wired communication link, etc.). Thus, for example, the signal bearing medium 302 can be transmitted by a wireless form of the communication medium 310.

[0046] The one or more programming instructions 304 may be, for example, computer-executable and / or logic-executable instructions. In some examples, the computing device may be configured to provide various operations, functions, or actions in response to the programming instructions 304 transmitted to the computing device by one or more of the non-transitory computer-readable medium 306, the computer-recordable medium 308, and / or the communication medium 310.

[0047] The non-transitory computer-readable medium 306 may also be distributed among multiple data storage elements, which may be located remotely from each other. The computing device that executes some or all of the stored instructions may be an external computer, or a mobile computing platform, such as a smart phone, a tablet device, a personal computer, a wearable device, etc. Alternatively, the computing device that executes some or all of the stored instructions may be a remotely located computer system, such as a server.

[0048] Figure 5 is a block diagram of an example of a method 400 for positioning a fastener in a workpiece. As an example, Figure 5 The method 400 shown in FIG. 4 shows a method for using the above-mentioned Figures 1 to 2D The method 400 includes one or more operations, functions, or actions as shown in one or more of blocks 402-406. Although the blocks are shown in sequence, the blocks may also be performed in parallel and / or in a different order than described herein. Moreover, various blocks may be combined into fewer blocks, separated into additional blocks, and / or removed based on the desired implementation.

[0049] Initially, at block 402, method 400 includes positioning a sealant on at least a portion of fastener 100. The sealant may be positioned on sleeve 130, or other exterior surface of fastener 100. At block 404, method 400 includes inserting second end 106 of elongated body 102 of fastener 100 into hole 122 in workpiece 124. Fastener 100 may include the sealant described above with respect to Figures 1 to 2D The fastener 100 may include any features of the fastener 100 described herein. In particular, the fastener 100 includes a first end 104 opposite the second end 106, and a head 108 having a first surface 110 and a second surface 112 opposite the first surface 110. The first end 104 of the elongated body 102 is coupled to the second surface 112 of the head 108 of the fastener 100. The fastener 100 may also include a sleeve 130 located on at least a portion of the elongated body 102 and the second surface 112 of the head 108.

[0050] At block 406, the method 400 includes mating the outer surface 119 of the sleeve 130 adjacent the second surface 112 of the head 108 to the surface 120 in the hole 122. As described above, the fastener 100 includes a plurality of texture elements 118 on the outer surface 119 of the sleeve 130 adjacent the second surface 112 of the head 108. In use, the plurality of texture elements 118 are configured to generate friction between the fastener 100 and the surface 120 in the hole 122 to inhibit rotation of the fastener 100. In addition, by providing multiple flow paths for the sealant, the plurality of texture elements 118 allow the sealant to flow out from under the head 108 of the fastener 100, thereby preventing hydraulic locking between the fastener 100 and the surface 120 of the hole 122.

[0051] In one embodiment, the method 400 further includes rotating the fastener 100 after inserting the second end 106 of the elongated body 102 of the fastener 100 into the hole 122 in the workpiece 124. In one specific example, rotating the fastener 100 includes rotating a driver 128 formed in the first surface 110 of the head 108. As described above, the driver 128 may include a frangible component configured to disengage from the first surface 110 of the head 108 after the fastener 100 is twisted to a desired level. In this example, rotating the fastener 100 may cause the sleeve 130 to deform and press against the back side of the workpiece 124, thereby fastening the fastener 100 to the workpiece. In another example, the driver 128 includes a polygonal recess formed in the first surface 110 of the head 108, the polygonal recess configured to receive a corresponding polygonal driver. In yet another example, the driver 128 includes a plurality of radially extending grooves recessed in the first surface 110 of the head 108, the plurality of radially extending grooves configured to receive corresponding radially extending protrusions of the driver.

[0052] In another example, as described above, the plurality of texture elements 118 may be positioned directly on the second surface 112 of the head 108. In such an example, one or more of the plurality of texture elements 118 extend from the second surface 112 of the head 108 to the first surface 110 of the head 108. Further, in such an example, the method 400 includes mating the second surface 112 of the head 108 of the fastener 100 to the surface 123 in the hole 122.

[0053] Furthermore, the present disclosure includes embodiments according to the following items:

[0054] Item 1: A fastener (100), comprising:

[0055] an elongated body (102) having a first end (104) and a second end (106) opposite the first end (104);

[0056] a head (108) having a first surface (110) and a second surface (112) opposite the first surface (110), wherein the first end (104) of the elongated body (102) is coupled to the second surface (112) of the head (108), and wherein a diameter (114) of the head (108) is greater than a diameter (116) of the elongated body (102);

[0057] a sleeve (130) positioned over at least a portion of the elongated body (102) and the second surface (112) of the head (108); and

[0058] A plurality of texture elements (118) are positioned on an outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130) adjacent to the second surface (112) of the head (108), wherein one or more of the plurality of texture elements (118) extend from the outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130) to the first surface (110) of the head (108).

[0059] Item 2: The fastener (100) of Item 1, wherein the plurality of texture elements (118) comprises a straight line pattern.

[0060] Item 3: The fastener (100) of Item 1, wherein the plurality of texture elements (118) comprises a diagonal pattern.

[0061] Item 4: The fastener (100) of Item 1, wherein the plurality of texture elements (118) comprises a sinusoidal line pattern.

[0062] Item 5: The fastener (100) of Item 1, wherein the plurality of texture elements (118) comprises a waffle pattern.

[0063] Item 6: The fastener (100) of Item 1, wherein one or more of the plurality of texture elements (118) extend on an outer surface (130) of the sleeve (130) from the first end (104) of the elongated body (102) to the first surface (110) of the head (108).

[0064] Item 7: The fastener (100) of Item 1, wherein each of the plurality of texture elements (118) are parallel to each other.

[0065] Item 8: The fastener (100) of Item 1, wherein the plurality of texture elements (118) comprises a plurality of grooves recessed into the outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130).

[0066] Item 9: The fastener (100) of Item 8, wherein each of the plurality of grooves has a depth in a range from about 0.0005 inches to about 0.02 inches.

[0067] Item 10: The fastener (100) of Item 1, wherein the plurality of texture elements (118) comprises a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from an outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130).

[0068] Item 11. The fastener (100) of Item 10, wherein the height of each of the plurality of protrusions is in a range from about 0.0005 inches to about 0.02 inches.

[0069] Item 12: The fastener (100) of Item 1, wherein at least a portion of the elongated body (102) includes a plurality of threads (126) defined by a plurality of tooth tops and a plurality of tooth roots.

[0070] Item 13: The fastener (100) of Item 1, wherein the second surface (112) of the head (108) tapers from the first surface (110) of the head (108) to the first end (104) of the elongated body (102).

[0071] Item 14: The fastener (100) of Item 1, wherein the fastener (100) comprises a single-sided fastener.

[0072] Item 15: A method (200) of manufacturing a fastener (100), the method comprising:

[0073] forming (202) an elongated body (102) having a first end (104) and a second end (106) opposite the first end (104);

[0074] forming (204) a head (108) having a first surface (110) and a second surface (112) opposite the first surface (110), wherein the first end (104) of the elongated body (102) is coupled to the second surface (112) of the head (108), and wherein a diameter (114) of the head (108) is greater than a diameter (116) of the elongated body (102);

[0075] forming a sleeve (130) positioned over at least a portion of the elongated body (102) and the second surface (112) of the head (108); and

[0076] A plurality of texture elements (118) are formed and positioned on an outer surface (119) of a sleeve (130) adjacent to a second surface (112) of a head (108), wherein one or more of the plurality of texture elements (118) extend from the outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130) to the first surface (110) of the head (108).

[0077] Item 16: The method (200) of Item 15, wherein forming the plurality of texture elements (118) on the outer surface (119) of the sleeve adjacent the second surface of the head (130) comprises rolling the plurality of texture elements (118).

[0078] Item 17: The method (200) of Item 15, wherein forming the plurality of texture elements (118) on the outer surface (119) of the sleeve adjacent the second surface of the head (130) comprises forging the plurality of texture elements (118).

[0079] Item 18: The method (200) of Item 15, wherein forming a plurality of texture elements (118) on an outer surface (119) of the sleeve adjacent the second surface of the head (130) comprises laser engraving or texturing the plurality of texture elements (118).

[0080] Item 19: A method (400) for positioning a fastener (100) in a workpiece (124), the method comprising:

[0081] positioning (402) a sealant on at least a portion of the fastener (100);

[0082] Inserting (404) a second end (106) of an elongated body (102) of a fastener (100) into a hole (122) in a workpiece (124), wherein the fastener (100) includes (i) a first end (104) opposite the second end (106), (ii) a head (108) having a first surface (110) and a second surface (112) opposite the first surface (110), wherein the first end (104) of the elongated body (102) is coupled to the second surface (112) of the head (108), and (iii) a sleeve (130) positioned over at least a portion of the elongated body (102) and the second surface (112) of the head (108); and

[0083] An outer surface (119) of a sleeve (130) adjacent a second surface (112) of the head (108) is mated (406) to a surface (120) in a hole (122), wherein the fastener (100) includes a plurality of texture elements (118) positioned on the outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130), the sleeve (130) being configured to generate friction between the fastener (100) and the surface (120) in the hole (122) to inhibit rotation of the fastener (100) and further allow sealant to flow out from under the head (108) of the fastener (100).

[0084] Item 20: The method (400) of Item 19, further comprising:

[0085] The fastener (100) is rotated after the second end (106) of the elongated body (102) of the fastener (100) is inserted into a hole (122) in a workpiece (124).

[0086] Descriptions of different advantageous arrangements have been given for purposes of illustration and description, and are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to examples of the disclosed form. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. In addition, different advantageous examples may provide different advantages over other advantageous examples. The selected one or more examples are selected and described in order to best explain the principles of the examples, their practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the various examples of the present disclosure with various modifications suitable for the intended specific use.

Claims

1. A fastener (100), comprising: An elongated body (102) having a first end (104) and a second end (106) opposite the first end (104); a head (108) having a first surface (110) and a second surface (112) opposite the first surface (110), wherein the first end (104) of the elongated body (102) is coupled to the second surface (112) of the head (108), and wherein the diameter of the head (108) is greater than the diameter of the elongated body (102); a sleeve (130) positioned over at least a portion of the elongated body (102) and the second surface (112) of the head (108); and a plurality of texture elements (118) located on an outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130) adjacent the second surface (112) of the head (108), wherein the plurality of texture elements (118) extend on the outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130) from the first end (104) of the elongated body (102) to the first surface (110) of the head (108), The plurality of texture elements (118) include a plurality of grooves recessed into the outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130), each of the plurality of grooves having a depth in a range of 0.0005 inches to 0.02 inches.

2. The fastener (100) according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of texture elements (118) include a straight line pattern, a diagonal line pattern, a sinusoidal line pattern, or a waffle pattern.

3. The fastener (100) according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the plurality of texture elements (118) are parallel to each other.

4. The fastener (100) according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of texturing elements (118) include a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130).

5. The fastener (100) according to claim 1, wherein: At least a portion of the elongated body (102) includes a plurality of threads (126) defined by a plurality of tooth tops and a plurality of tooth roots.

6. The fastener (100) according to claim 1, wherein: The second surface (112) of the head (108) tapers from the first surface (110) of the head (108) to the first end (104) of the elongated body (102).

7. A method (200) of manufacturing a fastener (100), the method comprising: forming an elongated body (102) having a first end (104) and a second end (106) opposite the first end (104); forming a head (108) having a first surface (110) and a second surface (112) opposite the first surface (110), wherein the first end (104) of the elongated body (102) is coupled to the second surface (112) of the head (108), and wherein the diameter of the head (108) is greater than the diameter of the elongated body (102); forming a sleeve (130) positioned over at least a portion of the elongated body (102) and the second surface (112) of the head (108); and A plurality of texture elements (118) are formed and positioned at an outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130) adjacent the second surface (112) of the head (108), wherein the plurality of texture elements (118) extend on the outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130) from the first end (104) of the elongated body (102) to the first surface (110) of the head (108), the plurality of texture elements (118) comprising a plurality of grooves recessed in the outer surface (119) of the sleeve (130), each of the plurality of grooves having a depth in a range of 0.0005 inches to 0.02 inches.

8. The method (200) according to claim 7, wherein: Forming the plurality of texture elements (118) on the outer surface (119) of the sleeve adjacent the second surface of the head (108) includes rolling the plurality of texture elements (118).

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