CPC F16B 5/01 (2013.01) [F16B 37/122 (2013.01); F16B 37/042 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A system, comprising:
a honeycomb panel having an insert hole defined therein;
an adjustable potted insert configured to be received within the insert hole of the honeycomb panel for fastening a threaded fastener thereon, the adjustable potted insert comprising:
an outer structural member configured to be received within the insert hole, the outer structural member comprising:
an external main body defining an external surface configured to resist pull-out and torque-out to retain the outer structural member in the honeycomb panel when inserted in the insert hole;
a threaded opening within the external main body, the threaded opening defining a bottom surface; and
a locking recess formed within the bottom surface;
an inner structural member in a releasable engagement with the outer structural member, the inner structure member comprising:
an internal main body defining a threaded external surface configured to be in a threaded engagement with the threaded opening of the outer structural member;
a main threaded opening within the internal main body configured to receive the threaded fastener therein; and
a secondary threaded opening within the internal main body at a distance from the main threaded opening; and
an elongated member in a releasable engagement with the inner structural member and the locking recess, the elongated member defining an elongated member threaded external surface configured to be in a threaded engagement with the secondary threaded opening.
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