US 12,071,971 B2
Carrier for mounting of panel inserts
Eric Starzynski, Conifer, CO (US); Jason C. Trabert, Denver, CO (US); and Jason R. Fick, Denver, CO (US)
Assigned to LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, Bethesda, MD (US)
Filed by Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US)
Filed on Mar. 26, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/213,571.
Prior Publication US 2022/0307541 A1, Sep. 29, 2022
Int. Cl. F16B 37/12 (2006.01); F16B 5/02 (2006.01)
CPC F16B 37/122 (2013.01) [F16B 5/0208 (2013.01); F16B 5/0241 (2013.01); F16B 37/12 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A panel insert carrier, comprising:
a barrel comprising a first axial bore disposed therein from a first flanged end, the first axial bore having a first threaded surface configured to removably accept a first threaded insert that further is configured to removably accept a first threaded fastener;
the barrel comprising a second axial bore disposed therein from a second flanged end, the second axial bore having a second threaded surface configured to removably accept a second threaded insert that further is configured to removably accept a second threaded fastener;
the first flanged end comprising a protrusion circumferential about the first axial bore configured to sit flush with a first surface of a panel and provide a mounting depth for a further circumferential portion of the first flanged end to be retained below the first surface of the panel by the first surface of the panel; and
the second flanged end configured to sit flush with a second surface of the panel.