Rivets TRIZ Cases

A two-part dowel with elastic tabs and an internal locking pin reduces play, avoids snagging, and keeps slotted plate joints secure.

A swaged collar locks into preformed grooves to secure workpieces with visual installation confirmation and easier removal in aerospace fastening.

A sectional finger anti-rotation feature lets an expandable collet resist high torque without deforming auxiliary structures or modifying through-holes.

A spaced inner and outer cylinder rivet deforms radially during driving to suppress lower-member cracking while preserving fastening strength.

A floating stop-and-engage structure keeps joined objects stable while allowing fast repeated connection and disconnection without tools.

A smooth pin pull region is plastically formed by the installation collet, cutting fastener manufacturing time while keeping collar engagement reliable.

An annular ridge and recess deform during riveting to create a hermetic seal and rotation lock, cutting torque converter leakage and assembly steps.

A reverse-tapered mandrel and magnetic washer boost blind rivet grip while shortening mandrel length for multi-direction fastening.

Controlled bolt and nut rotation enables flush blind fastener installation across grip lengths while preventing tulip deformation and grinding.

A rotatable mandrel and dual locking positions let a blind rivet contract for complete one-side removal without damaging the joined parts.

Controlled frangible break-off and nut rotation restraint enable flush blind fastener installation across grip lengths while preventing tulip defects.

Longitudinal shaft projections let a semi-hollow self-piercing rivet widen during punching, cutting slug hole area, force, and cracking.

Preassembled pin and grommet fingers create a single-step panel fastener that seats automatically and resists withdrawal.

A shaped sealing region captures displaced sheet metal during press-in assembly, creating a tight joint without separate coating.

A clinched steel stud on aluminum creates a controlled weld gap to join steel with high strength, flatness, and stable electrodeposition coating.

A floating stop-and-application structure keeps mounted parts stable while allowing fast repeated connection, disconnection, and position adjustment.

Blind-fastened trailing edge assembly cuts weight and fabrication cost while preserving strength, durability, and exterior assembly access.

A shell-and-cover sealing element lets a blind rivet nut fasten thin materials while blocking fluid ingress, heat transfer, and corrosion.

A tapered rivet shaft and conical hole with 3-13% interference suppress block cracking while maintaining leak-resistant fastening.

A deformed-pin interference fit and bearing plate enable low-friction, non-magnetic jointed surgical tools that stay durable and easy to sterilize.

A tapered prepared hole and grooved rivet improve sealing and joint strength when fastening a thick plate to a block.

Cutting the sleeve or bolt removes a two-part connector quickly without drilling, reducing workpiece damage and removal complexity.

A free-spin screw decouples the drive tool from a blind side fastener to prevent component disassociation and damage during removal.

A stepped die cavity with annular bases and a central projection guides material flow to join high-strength steel to cast aluminum without cracking.

Blind rivet nuts with one internal thread and different outer sizes speed one-sided solar panel mounting and reduce fastener selection errors.

A snap-lock clamp with a deformable annular key joins polymeric column parts without welding, avoiding polymer chain damage and easing assembly.

An elastic sleeve die head with lateral recesses maintains blind rivet clamping force across temperature swings while reducing crack formation.

A threaded fastener with a riveted tip keeps the ratchet cover plate from loosening or falling out, reducing debris exposure and head damage.

A removable outer coating and lubrication layer show when a lockbolt collar is fully deformed, reducing fastener misinstallation.

An integral flange and molded joining head create axial undercut clamping that keeps a blind rivet connection secure under tensile force.

A head-top projection keeps self-piercing rivets separated during bulk coating, improving coating coverage, corrosion resistance, and handling.

A swaged collar flows into rivet recesses after punching, cutting joining force while improving head tensile strength without pre-drilling.

A separated tool head and stationary pneumatic-hydraulic base cut lifting burden, speeding repeated fastener installation.

A movable locking holder secures temporary fasteners inside the support module, preventing loss during automated setting and feed.

A radially extending hub slot lets an upset rivet tail lock from one side, delivering solid-rivet strength in compact torque converter assemblies.

An asymmetric leg fastener uses a single clawed leg to ease boss hole insertion while locking securely at the attachment hole edge.

Mandrel and sleeve geometry lowers blind fastener installation force, tolerates bore variation, and improves fatigue and corrosion resistance.

A spring-loaded clip stays aligned with the clamp axis, easing insertion and removal in closely grouped drilled holes.

Soft conductive polymer rivets ground rubber-soled shoes without bulky hard inserts, improving comfort, appearance, and installation.

A threaded removable head lets this blind rivet unfasten one panel without drilling debris or panel damage, while enabling easy re-fastening.

An in-situ oxide layer on a pre-oxidized fastener electrically isolates dissimilar joints, cutting galvanic current density and resisting delamination.

A temperature-stable coating keeps self-piercing joining elements from melting during preheated joining, preventing cracks and embrittlement.

Flexible arms, braces, and rib-notch engagement enable tool-free blind panel mounting with tactile alignment feedback and secure retention.

A conductive insert lowers contact resistance in blind fasteners, channeling lightning current through composite aircraft joints with less arcing damage.

A soft conductive polymer rivet creates an earth path through insulating shoe soles while improving comfort, installation ease, and appearance.

A rivet penetration structure discharges trapped material to create flush joint bottoms, improving sealing, corrosion resistance, and aerodynamics.

A molded connecting head with an axial undercut keeps the blind rivet securely attached to add-on parts under axial pulling loads.

A tapered core bolt expands a sleeve for secure blind fastening, easing robotic and angled installation where backside access is unavailable.

An embedment edge, inclined plane, and anti-rotation splines let a blind fastener deliver high clamp force and resist shear on low-friction joints.

A wavy fastening edge spreads reshaping loads outward, cutting setting force while improving sheet metal attachment stability.