СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ ДЛЯ УЗЛОВ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ МЕБЕЛЬНОГО КАРКАСА

Полезная модель относится к мебельной фурнитуре. Соединительный элемент для узлов соединения мебельного каркаса выполнен Г-образным в поперечном сечении, полки которого размещены ортогонально друг другу, а с торца соединительного элемента смонтирована опорная пластина с отверстием для разъемного соединения соединительного элемента к коннектору. В боковых полках соединительного элемента вдоль его продольной оси симметрии выполнены сквозные резьбовые отверстия для соединительного элемента к профилю каркасной мебели. На наружной поверхности опорной пластины, обращенной к коннектору, смонтированы ортогонально отстоящие штифты с возможностью обеспечения неподвижного соединения с коннектором, а наружные размеры соединительного элемента в поперечном сечении выполнены соответствующими внутренним размерам профиля каркаса в месте размещения соединительного элемента с возможностью соединения с натягом соединительного элемента и профиля. Для снижения прилагаемого усилия при размещении соединительного ...

УЗЕЛ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ПРОФИЛЬНЫХ ТРУБ

Заявляемый узел для соединения профильных труб прямоугольного сечения может быть использован при изготовлении любых сборных конструкций для применения в строительстве, для изготовления различных каркасов из профилей, оконных, дверных, каркасов мебели или тому подобных конструкций для улучшения технологичности и качества сборки изделий, повышения их прочностных характеристик.Узел соединения профильных труб содержит две профильные трубы и по меньшей мере один соединительный винт с конусной формой головки, и размещенной поверх винта втулки, где одна из профильных труб содержит жестко закрепленную закладную пластину с по меньшей мере одним резьбовым элементом, а вторая профильная труба размещена перпендикулярно первой и содержит по меньшей мере одно отверстие в каждой из сторон, при этом отверстие на внешней стороне профильной трубы выполнено с зенковкой с углом заострения, соответствующим головке соединительного винта, втулка установлена с возможностью прижатия стенками профильной трубы, а ...

Узел соединения профилей кузова пожарной машины

Область использования: автомобилестроение, а именно специализированный транспорт, в частности пожарные автомобили общего применения, а именно конструкции узлов соединения профилей кузова пожарного автомобиля.Задача: снижение себестоимости узла соединения при сохранении его высоких эксплуатационных качеств, в том числе обеспечение надежного стопорения болта относительно гайки.Технический результат: надежная и простая фиксация соединяемых профилей относительно друг друга. Части вставки при последовательном их вкручивании в продольный паз профиля надежно стопорятся и при вкручивании болта в гайку не раскручиваются, несмотря на то, что направление резьбы болта и вставок совпадает.Сущность: в узле соединения профилей кузова пожарной машины, содержащем гайку, установленную в пазу в одном из профилей, и связанный с ней резьбовым соединением болт с правой резьбой, установленный в продольном пазу второго профиля через сквозное отверстие в самонарезающей вставке, согласно полезной модели, самонарезающая ...

СБОРНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ КРЕПЛЕНИЯ КОМПОНЕНТОВ ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ ВНУТРИ ФЮЗЕЛЯЖА САМОЛЕТА

Изобретение относится к области авиации и касается конструкций крепления компонентов внутреннего оборудования в пассажирском салоне самолета. Сборная конструкция для крепления компонентов оборудования внутри фюзеляжа самолета содержит средства крепления, выполненные на фюзеляже, элементы подвески, неподвижно соединенные с указанными средствами крепления, и проходящую в продольном направлении фюзеляжа системную опору, соединенную с элементами подвески. Элементы подвески включают в себя первый элемент подвески и второй элемент подвески. Причем каждый из первых элементов подвески жестко соединен с системной опорой, а каждый из вторых элементов подвески образует с системной опорой скользящее соединение так, что системная опора имеет возможность скольжения относительно этих вторых элементов подвески вдоль продольной оси фюзеляжа самолета. Достигается значительное снижение передаваемых от системных опор нагрузок на шпангоуты в продольном направлении, компенсация погрешностей при изготовлении, ...

ПРОЛЁТНАЯ БАЛКА ДЛЯ МОСТОВОГО ИЛИ КОЗЛОВОГО КРАНА И ПОДЪЁМНЫЙ КРАН, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ ТАКУЮ ПРОЛЁТНУЮ БАЛКУ

Изобретение относится к пролетной балке подъемного крана, в частности мостового или козлового крана, выполненной в виде пространственной фермы. Пролетная балка выполнена с раскосом, разъемно связанным с верхним и нижним поясами. Раскосы связывают пояса в единую конструкцию. Не менее одного раскоса имеют конфигурацию пластины с основным телом, ориентированным поперек продольного направления. Раскос прикреплен к верхнему поясу и/или нижнему поясу с возможностью последующей разборки крепления. Достигается усовершенствование пролетной балки крана и простота изготовления. 2 н. и 47 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОКРЫВАЮЩЕГО СРЕДСТВА И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ УСТАНОВКИ РЕЛЬСОВОГО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И СВЯЗАННОЕ РЕЛЬСОВОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

СПОСОБ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ГИДРОФОРМОВАННОЙ ТРУБЫ С ЭКСТРУДИРОВАННЫМ ЭЛЕМЕНТОМ И СБОРНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Сборная конструкция транспортного средства, включающая в себя:переднюю опорную раму, имеющую трубчатую конструкцию с четырьмя боковыми стенками и конец с отверстием, проходящим между двумя лицевыми стенками на одной стороне трубчатой конструкции;опорную балку радиатора, имеющую переднюю стенку и заднюю стенку, каждая из которых прикреплена изнутри с одной из двух лицевых стенок для соединения передней опорной рамы с опорной балкой радиатора.2. Сборная конструкция по п. 1, которая дополнительно включает в себя третью стенку, проходящую между двумя лицевыми стенками и обращенную к указанной стороне трубчатой конструкции, содержащей отверстие, при этом к концу опорной балки радиатора прикреплена четвертая стенка.3. Сборная конструкция по п. 2, в которой опорная балка радиатора прикреплена к двум лицевым стенкам и концу опорной балки радиатора с помощью односторонних крепежных элементов.4. Сборная конструкция по п. 1, в которой опорная балка радиатора прикреплена к двум лицевым стенкам с ...

УЗЕЛ КРЕПЛЕНИЯ УГЛОВОЙ ОПОРЫ БЛОЧНО-МОДУЛЬНОГО ЗДАНИЯ

Полезная модель относится к строительству, в частности к соединительным узлам быстровозводимых сборно-разборных конструкций. Техническим результатом является снижение трудоемкости монтажа на строительной площадке при возведении здания за счет упрощения грузоподъемных операций и ускорения монтажа здания. Узел крепления угловой опоры блочно-модульного здания, включающий угловые стойку и опору, соединенные между собой через пластину, угловая опора содержит внутренний уголок с установленным в него внешним уголком, образующие замкнутое сечение, а в верхней своей части содержит пластину с отверстиями, отличающийся тем, что внешний уголок содержит боковые отверстия для строповки. 6 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

FRAME SUPPORTED HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PYLON

Connector system for connection of tubes, rods andbeams for construction of trusses

FRAME SUPPORTED HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PYLON

FRAME SUPPORTED HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PYLON

Formed pipe connection

A detachable connection for formed pipes having, for example, a square cross section, with the end of the one formed pipe 1 being provided with an insert 3 which is screwed to the longitudinal side of the second formed pipe 2. In principle, the insert 3 has the same cross section as the interior of the first formed pipe 1. The first formed pipe 1 contains concentric recesses on all its inner surfaces. At its corners, the insert 3 is provided with tabs which, after insertion and twisting, engage in the recesses in the first formed pipe 1 and form a positively locking joint with the formed pipe 1 by means of an appropriate push fit. ...

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE DEFINITION OF AN EQUIPMENT ELEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

CONNECTION OF ELEMENTS FUR OF SHELVES OD.DGL.

VERBINDUNG VON BAUELEMENTEN FUR REGALE OD.DGL.

TRAGWINKEL

FORMROHRVERBINDUNG

Baugruppe, welche aus einem Hohlprofil und einer stirnseitig daran verankerten Verbindungsbaugruppe besteht

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Baugruppe, welche aus einem Hohlprofil (1) und einer stirnseitig daran verankerten Verbindungsbaugruppe (2, 14) besteht, wobei die Verbindungsbaugruppe (2, 14) einen stirnseitig am Hohlprofil (8) anliegenden Deckelteil (4) aufweist, sowie einen an der Innenmantelfläche des Hohlprofils (1) anliegenden Klemmteil (3, 15), sowie eine Schraube (5), welche zwischen Klemmteil (3, 15) und Deckelteil (4) eine jeweils auf den anderen Teil hin ausgerichtete Zugkraft ausübt. Der Klemmteil (3, 15) ist mit der Innenmantel flache des Hohlprofils gegen Bewegung in Längsrichtung des Hohlprofils (1) verkantet.

CONNECTION OF ELEMENTS FUR OF SHELVES OD.DGL.

FORM FITTING

CARRYING ANGLE

SYSTEM, CLAMPING ELEMENT AND COUNTERING ELEMENT FOR CONNECTING PROFILE ELEMENTS

CARRYING ANGLE

LIAISON VEHICLE FOR A BAR.

CONNECTING DEVICE FOR ROUND BARS OF A PLAYING EQUIPMENT.

LIAISON VEHICLE

DEVICE FOR FRONT SIDE FASTENING OF A TRANSVERSE PROFILE SECTION TO A HOLLOW SECTION SECTION.

Collet

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF AN EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGING UP ELEMENT AT A CARRIER AT THE UNTERBODEN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

CONNECTION OF TOGETHER FITTING OR TOGETHER KNOCKING AGAINST WOOD PROFILES

Connection between at least one rail and a to their vertical support column

ANGLE CONNECTOR FOR SUPPORTING PROFILES

The angle connector (100) has two free ends (110, 120) aligned perpendicular to each other, for the purpose of being inserted into an associated cavity of a supporting profile (10, 20), such that at every free end (110, 120) of the angle connector, a passive means of fixation (131, 132, 133) is provided, via which from one outer side of the supporting profile (10, 20), the respective end of the angle connector can be detachably connected to the associated supporting profile by way of a complementary active fixation element (40, 44). Between the free ends that are aligned perpendicular to each other, a corner element is provided, with profile elements (111, 112) compatible with the supporting profiles provided on its two outer sides that are positioned perpendicular to each other, respectively reaching until the height of the associated surface (55) of the corner element (110). 10137 133 131 132 ...

FASTENER COMPONENT

FURNITURE CONNECTOR AND FURNITURE UTILIZING SAME

A furniture connector for connecting a first member having a longitudinal axis to a second member positioned transverse to the first member is disclosed. The second member has an interior passage in at least one end thereof and a hole communicating with the interior passage. The furniture connector includes a block, a flange, at least one first bore in the block, at least one first fastener, and at least one second bore in the block transverse to the first bore, and at least one second fastener. The block is removably received within the interior passage of the second member. The flange is secured to the block and abuts against the first member. The first bore extends through the block and the flange. The first fastener passes through the first bore and engages the first member. The first fastener removably secures the block to the first member. The second fastener passes through the hole in the second member and is received in the second bore. The second fastener resists separation of ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL CONSTRUCTIONAL MODULAR ELEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PACKAGING MACHINE FRAME

The invention relates to a machine frame (1) for a packaging machine being constructed in such a way that its manufacture is simple and flexible for the various widths and lengths of foil packaging material without having the need for an expensive and labour intensive intercoupling. This machine frame is also robust and interiorly good cleanable, so that hygienic risks may be substantially decreased. This machine-building element comprises a profile element (2) made of strong sheet material, like e.g. metal or plastic material, comprising a mainly straight horizontal part (2c) that tapers off on both sides over an angle of approximately 90~ to two downwardly directed vertical parts (2a, 2b). These parts are longitudinally interconnected completely to a compact unit by means of a plurality of hollow functional sockets (7). These functional sockets are each provided with internal threading (7~) to receive an appropriate coupling element or module to be used in a machine construction, like ...

FRAME MEMBER FOR STRUCTURE

A frame member is provided for a structure. The frame member includes a generally flat, elongated first surface having an elongated slot therein extending along an axis. The slot is defined by first and second converging sidewalls lying in corresponding planes which are at acute angles to the first surface. A first diverging outer abutment wall is generally perpendicular to the first converging sidewall and a second diverging outer abutment wall is generally perpendicular to the second converging sidewall. A first diverging inner abutment wall is generally perpendicular to the second converging sidewall and a second diverging inner abutment wall is generally perpendicular to the first converging sidewall.

CORNER PIECE FOR MECHANICALLY INTERLOCKING FRAME MEMBERS

A corner piece is provided for interconnecting frame members. The corner piece includes a first plate member defining an inner face, an opposite outer face, a first side face, an opposite second side face, and an end face. The first plate member including a bolt-receiving bore therethrough. A second plate member defines an inner face contiguous with the inner face of the first plate member, an outer face, a first side face, an opposite second side face, and an end face. The second plate member includes a bolt-receiving bore extending between the inner face and the outer face thereof along a first axis generally parallel to the inner face of the first plate member.

CORNER JOINT

A corner connector (3) joins together two orthogonally disposed sections (1, 2) with C- shaped connecting means. The sections (1,2) have two flanges (11) with a str ut (12) on each projecting inwards. The corner connector (3) comprises two angular pieces (4 ) at least two wedging pieces (5) at least two bolts (6) and at least two clamping pieces ( 7). The angular pieces (4) have on each flange a wedging surface (22) that press against the nose (14) of the struts (12) and a wedging surface (28) on the side opposite the flange. The wedging piece (5) is drawn by bolt (6) over the wedging surface (28) between the flanges ( 20) causing the flanges (20) to be tensed against the section. The clamping pieces (7) engag e on the projections (13) on the struts (12). The wedging pieces (5) tensed against t he clamping pieces (7) do not cause the flanges (11) to be spread apart. This arrangemen t results in a joint exhibiting high bend strength and high tensile strength in particular by mea ns of friction ...

CORNER JOINT

A corner connector (3) joins together two orthogonally disposed sections (1,2) with Cshaped connecting means. The sections (1,2) have two flanges (11) with a strut (12) on each projecting inwards. The corner connector (3) comprises two angular pieces (4) at least two wedging pieces (5) at least two bolts (6) and at least two clamping pieces (7). The angular pieces (4) have on each flange a wedging surface (22) that press against the nose (14) of the struts (12) and a wedging surface (28) on the side opposite the flange. The wedging piece (5) is drawn by bolt (6) over the wedging surface (28) between the flanges (20) causing the flanges (20) to be tensed against the section. The clamping pieces (7) engage on the projections (13) on the struts (12). The wedging pieces (5) tensed against the clamping pieces (7) do not cause the flanges (11) to be spread apart. This arrangement results in a joint exhibiting high bend strength and high tensile strength in particular by means of friction.

MODULAR OFFICE FURNITURE PARTITION

This invention relates to an upright partition for use in a modular office furniture system, the partition comprising: a frame comprising: two vertical posts each having outward opposing faces defining spaced apart parallel forward and rearward planes; a plurality of horizontal beams, at least one beam in each said plane, each beam having an inward face and an outward face, the inward face of each beam being connected to one said outward face of an associated post in an overlapping moment resisting connection; and a plurality of cladding panels each connected to one said beam; whereby an internal cavity is defined inward of the outward faces of said beams, and a raceway is defined outward of said outward post faces and inward of the outward faces of said beams.

CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM WITH PRE-MANUFACTURED HOLE PATTERNS

A construction system having structural members with pre-manufactured rows of holes for fastening. A first kind of structural member (33, 35 and 35a in fig. 2) has a row of holes equally spaced at a distance N. A second kind of structural member for diagonal bracing (43 in fig. 2) has a row of holes equally spaced at a distance equal to the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with the other two sides having a length of N or a multiple of N. A third kind of structural member (24 in fig. 2) has two rows of holes equally spaced at a distance N, with the holes of one row perpendicularly intersecting the holes of the other row. Large diameter fasteners (60 in fig. 8), with a cross-hole for a crossing fastener, allow mounting two or more structural members at the same longitudinal disposition to perpendicular sides of a structural member of the third kind.

LINKING AND JOINT-COVERING COMPONENT, AND HANDRAIL OR SIMILAR DEVICE INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE SUCH COMPONENT

La présente invention a pour objet un élément de liaison et de couverture de joint, ainsi qu'une main courante ou analogue. Elément de liaison et de couverture de joint entre deux parties contiguës alignées d'une structure allongée, tel qu'une main courante, une rampe, une barre de protection ou analogue, notamment en bois, caractérisé en ce qu'il est principalement constitué par un corps creux en forme de manchon (1) pouvant entourer de manière ajustée les extrémités adjacentes ou voisines des deux parties (2, 2') concernées, ledit manchon (1) étant fendu longitudinalement et comportant des orifices de passage de moyens de fixation permettant de solidariser ledi t élément (1) à chaque extrémité de partie contiguë (2, 2').

Dispositif d'assemblage pour raccorder ou connecter au moins deux éléments l'un à l'autre.

Verfahren zur Verbindung von Profilmetallstücken, Metallröhren und dergleichen.

Schrank- oder gestellförmiges Möbel.

Aus Rohren gebildete Eckverbindung.

Bride.

Dispositif de maintien, notamment d'un axe.

Jeu d'éléments pour la construction d'un bâti démontable

Dispositif d'assemblage

Schrank- oder gestellförmiges Möbel.

Dispositif d'assemblage pour éléments de construction destinés à l'établissement de jouets, de maquettes ou d'étalages.

Bauelement und Verwendung desselben zur Herstellung eines Gestelles

Assemblage d'angle de profilés mécaniques

Dispositif d'assemblage de tubes et profilés métalliques

Dispositif de fixation d'une barre sur un organe

Jeu d'éléments pour la construction d'un bâti démontable

Winkelverbindung

Verbindung der Kanten zweier im rechten Winkel aneinander anstossender Wand-, Boden- und Deckenelemente

Dispositif de fixation d'une clé vissée sur l'axe d'un remontoir de manière inamovible

VORRICHTUNG ZUM VERBINDEN ZWEIER SICH MINDESTENS TEILWEISE UEBERLAPPENDER BAUTEILE.

STRUTTURA AD ELEMENTI SMONTABILI RIUNITI IN NODI DI CONVERGENZA.

In seiner Länge und Breite variables Lagergestell

Aus mehreren Teilstücken zusammengesetzter Fachwerkträger

Spreizkupplung

Stossverbindung für winklig zueinander verlaufende Rohre, insbesondere Profilrohre

Garde-corps

Profilschiene mit Befestigungselementen

End to end connector for elongate members - has expandable rubber element to grip end of member

Each of the two members (11) e.g. rods or tubes has at one end a spigot (10) embraced by a connector sleeve (12) with a substantial radial clearance into which is inserted a rubber ring (15) followed by a pressure disc (20) and a plug (26) screwed into the free end of the sleeve. The plug has a central threaded hole engaged by a grub screw which is tightened onto the disc to compress the rubber ring and thereby frictionally lock the sleeve to the spigot. A part-length of the grub screw projecting from the plug at the end of the one member defines a stud for the attachment of an adaptor (30) screwable onto the corresponding grub screw of the other member.

Connection for two profiled-rod portions butting against each other at an angle

Two mitred profiled-rod portions (18, 18') having a groove (17) are drawn together and held by means of a connection. The connection comprises two hinge parts (1, 2) which are connected to each other via a hinge pin (3). In each case one locking pin (7) with pegs (10) engages in in each case one blind bore in the base of the grooves (17) of the profiled-rod portions (18, 18'). Through the locking pins (7) and sliding blocks (6), in which the pins (7) are mounted, there engage screws (14) which fit in blind bores (4) of the hinge parts (1, 2) and produce the connection by a friction fit. Connections of this type can be used for the construction of furnishings, in particular for technical concerns, to be precise for load-bearing or decorative purposes. ...

Set of structural elements for stable structures such as furniture and frameworks

CARRYING ANGLE WITH TWO THIGHS.

DEMOUNTABLE STRUCTURE.

CLUTCH FOR CONNECTING ELEMENTS.

FLANGE CONNECTION FOR CARRIERS OF A FRAMEWORK CONSTRUCTION.

Angle bracket.

Screwing sleeve.

Device for the butt connection of a profiled tube to a structural part running at right angles thereto

The profiled tube (1) of the connecting device has two flaps (5) which are pressed inwards. These flaps (5) are pressed inwards by an amount which is equal to the wall thickness of the profiled tube (1). A nut (2) rests against these flaps (5). This nut (2) is connected to a plate (4) by means of a set bolt (3). The nut (2) and the set bolt (3) are produced from high-quality steel and are tightened using a torque wrench. The profiled tube (1) is correspondingly butt-connected to the plate (4) with a high contact pressure. In consequence, no welding need be carried out to produce this connection. The clamping forces which act on the nut (2) and on the set bolt (3) are large enough that the strength of the connection is equal to that of a welded joint. All the preparatory work which is necessary for welding is thus obviated. The parts which are to be connected to one another can thus be subjected to surface treatment before being joined. Surface treatment which has to be carried out after ...

Bar connector for lattice work structure

The connector for a bar of a three-dimensional latticework structure comprises a threaded bolt (141) rotating in a mounting at one end of the bar and inserted in an axial bore of a bush (151). A detachable clamping pin (171), engaging the bolt, is inserted through a longitudinal opening (152) in the bush.

Kit for use as connection for connecting e.g. support profile elements for attaching base to wall of building, has connecting part comprising wall that is provided with mounting holes, where size of access port is greater than that of holes

The kit has a connecting part (1) comprising a plate-shaped wall that is provided with a set of mounting holes (2) for mounting connectors (3) i.e. screw bolts, where size of an access port (6) is greater than that of the mounting holes. The connecting part is designed as a three-dimensional body with an interior space (5) that is designed as a cavity. The connecting part is in cuboid shape, where a part of the plate-shaped wall of the connecting part comprises edges (4) and the access port that is surrounded by the mounting holes.

Edge connection.

Clamp for mechanical joining of profiled frame elements

ASSEMBLY TUBULAR ELEMENTS

Modular support construction

There is provided an elongate construction element comprising a rigid elongate tubular body formed with at least one longitudinal U-like shaped groove. The groove is defined between a pair of facing side walls and a base wall spanning therebetween. The side walls are each formed with a plurality of parallely extending, spaced apart longitudinal ribs projecting therefrom, which together mimic a portion of a nominal threaded bore. The groove is formed such that the ratio between the height of the groove and the distance between the side walls is no greater than 1.8. The axial force in newtons necessary to remove a screw threaded therein the groove and fully penetrating the base wall is less than 3.7 times the product of the tensile yield strength of the material of the construction element and the distance between the sidewalls in millimeters.

Assembly bracket for tubular sections for mounting them at right angles

Dispositif pour assembler des profilés tubulaires entre eux. L'invention concerne un dispositif permettant l' assemblage de tubes entre eux constitué de deux pièces en angle (1) à 90° et (2) à environ 75° montées l'une (2) dans (t1), la vis (3) est utilisée pour le positionnement sur (t2) et le serrage de la jonction des deux tubes (t1) et (t2).

FERRURE ANGULAIRE DE SERRAGE D'UNE DENT DE HERSE SUR UNE BARRE DE SUPPORT

FERRURE ANGULAIRE 3 DE SERRAGE D'UNE DENT DE HERSE 1 SUR UNE BARRE DE SUPPORT 2. LE MANCHE D'UNE DENT DE HERSE 1 PEUT ETRE SERRE EN CROIX SUR UNE BARRE DE SUPPORT 2 A L'AIDE D'UNE FERRURE ANGULAIRE COMPORTANT UNE PREMIERE BRANCHE 4, 5, 6 A ENFILER SUR LE MANCHE DE LA DENT DE HERSE 1 JUSQU'A VENIR EN BUTEE CONTRE UN BORD DE LA BARRE DE SUPPORT 2, AINSI QU'UNE SECONDE BRANCHE 7, 8 QUI CHEVAUCHE LA BARRE DE SUPPORT ET DONT L'EXTREMITE LIBRE EST VENUE D'UNE SEULE PIECE AVEC UN BOULON 10 A INTRODUIRE DANS UN TROU 12 DANS LE MANCHE DE LA DENT DE HERSE 1, DE MANIERE TELLE QU'IL VIENNEEN BUTEE CONTRE LE SECOND BORD LATERAL DE LA BARRE DE SUPPORT. APPLICATION A L'OUTILLAGE AGRICOLE.

Raccord de liaison à brides pour des poutres

Le raccord de liaison à brides pour des poutres d'une charpente ou structure en treillis, par exemple pour des plateformes de forage en mer, comporte deux éléments de raccordement susceptibles d'être soudés sur les poutres et assemblés par des vis. Chaque élément de raccordement comporte une bride 3 pourvue de trous de passage 7 et une âme 5, les trous de passage pour les vis d'assemblage 6 étant des trous oblongs dont les axes longitudinaux respectifs sont inclinés d'un certain angle. Application à l'assemblage bout à bout de parties de poutres à l'aide de pièces de raccord en acier moulé.

DISPOSITIF ET PROCEDE D'ASSEMBLAGE D'ELEMENTS D'OSSATURE TELS QUE DES MONTANTS OU DES TRAVERSES

L'INVENTION CONCERNE L'ASSEMBLAGE D'OSSATURES POUR MEUBLES, PRESENTOIRS, ECHAFAUDAGES, ETC., PERMETTANT UN MONTAGE ET UN DEMONTAGE RAPIDE D'ELEMENTS MEME MAINTENUS FIXES EN ROTATION, AVEC UN MINIMUM DE RISQUES DE DETERIORATION, ET UN PRIX DE REVIENT MODIQUE. SELON L'INVENTION, LES ELEMENTS D'OSSATURE 1, 2 COMPORTENT A LEUR EXTREMITE DES PARTIES 111, 121 FILETEES EN SENS INVERSES DESTINEES A ENGRENER AVEC DES PARTIES D'EXTREMITE 31, 32 EGALEMENT FILETEES EN SENS INVERSES DE LA PIECE D'ASSEMBLAGE 3, LAQUELLE EST ADAPTEE A ETRE ACTIONNEE EN ROTATION EN TOURNANT UNE RONDELLE ENTRETOISE 4 CE QUI PERMET L'ASSEMBLAGE DE L'ENSEMBLE ET LE SERRAGE DE LA RONDELLE ENTRETOISE 4 ENTRE LES DEUX ELEMENTS D'OSSATURE 1, 2.

ASSEMBLY Of ELEMENTS OF JOINERY, FRAME AND WINDOW WHILE COMPRISING, ETPROCEDE OF MANUFACTURE

Connection for tubular structural frame - has flattened and profiled end on one tube providing positive location for second

DEVICE Of ASSEMBLY ENTERS PROFILE TUBULAR

System of junction of tubes laid out perpendicularly one compared to the other, in particular of shaped tubes

DISPOSITIF DE LIAISON ENTRE PANNEAUX DE CONSTRUCTION ET POTEAU DE LIAISON.

DISPOSITIF DE LIAISON ENTRE PANNEAUX DE CONSTRUCTION10 ET POTEAU DE LIAISON12, LES PANNEAUX10 ETANT CONSTITUES PAR UN CADRE, COMPORTANT ENTRE AUTRES DES MONTANTS D'EXTREMITES VERTICAUX14 ET PAR UN HABILLAGE18 FIXE SUR LEDIT CADRE ET LESDITS PANNEAUX ETANT DISPOSES DE MANIERE A CE QUE CHAQUE MONTANT D'EXTREMITE14 SOIT ADJACENT A UN POTEAU12, LEDIT DISPOSITIF ETANT CARACTERISE EN CE QU'IL COMPREND UNE PREMIERE TIGE32 TRAVERSANT HORIZONTALEMENT LEDIT POTEAU ET UN MONTANT D'UN PREMIER PANNEAU, LADITE PREMIERE TIGE32 ETANT FILETEE A L'UNE DE SES EXTREMITES36 AU MOINS ET RECEVANT UN ECROU DE SERRAGE38 ET UNE SECONDE TIGE40 TRAVERSANT HORIZONTALEMENT LE POTEAU ET UN MONTANT D'UN SECOND PANNEAU, LADITE SECONDE TIGE40 COMPORTANT A L'UNE DE SES EXTREMITES UN OEIL44 TRAVERSE PAR LA PREMIERE TIGE32 ET DES MOYENS DE FIXATION42, 46 A SON AUTRE EXTREMITE.

Пластмассовое устройство для фиксации гайки

Полезная модель относится к строительству и предназначено для фиксации гайки в заданном месте паза конструкции и предотвращения ее прокручивания при монтаже. Пластмассовое устройство для фиксации гайки, характеризующееся тем, что представляет собой выполненные за одно целое элемент для удержания гайки и опорную площадку в виде пластины, обеспечивающей возможность доступа к резьбовому отверстию в гайке, с наклонными боковинами. Ц 1 172518 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) (11) Заре ве а = (13) << 5% *\ $ > сх (51) МПК ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ НВ 7/18 (2006.01) (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016134435, 24.08.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 24.08.2016 Дата регистрации: 11.07.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 24.08.2016 (45) Опубликовано: 11.07.2017 Бюл. № 20 Адрес для переписки: 107061, Москва, а/я 510, А.А. Якшину (72) Автор(ы): Прохоров Игорь Викторович (КП), Казанков Юрий Васильевич (КП) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Прохоров Игорь Викторович (КО) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: ЕР 2302233 А2, 30.03.2011. ЕР 0499506 АТ, 19.08.1992. СВ 2464308 А, 14.04.2010. ЕК 2491170 А2, 02.04.1982. 0$ 30356234 А, 22.05.1962. ЦЗ 2635666 А, 21.04.1953. (54) ПЛАСТМАССОВОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ФИКСАЦИИ ГАЙКИ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к строительству и предназначено для фиксации гайки в заданном месте паза конструкции и предотвращения ее прокручивания при монтаже. Пластмассовое устройство ДлЯ фиксации гайки, характеризующесся тем, что представляет собой выполненные за одно целое элемент для удержания гайки и опорную площадку в виде пластины, обеспечивающей возможность доступа к резьбовому отверстию в гайке, с наклонными боковинами. Стр.: 1 па ЗАД ЕП 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 КО 172518 91 Полезная модель относится к строительству и предназначена для фиксации гайки в заданном месте паза конструкции и предотвращения ее прокручивания при монтаже. Известен фиксатор, фиксатор, ...

Fastening device for fastening a tube to a bearing structure and transport and storage container with such a fastening device

A fastening device for fastening a tube to a bearing structure, particularly a horizontal mesh frame tube of a mesh cage attached to a transport pallet used to hold a liquid container. To form the fastening device the tube has a fastening section with a zone flattened by compression and provided with a fastening hole to accommodate a fastening bolt connecting the fastening section to the bearing structure. The fastening hole has a perimeter shaped such that the perimeter defines a force application plane between a bolt head and the fastening section that is inclined at an angle α relative to a fastening plane in which the fastening section is connected to the bearing structure. The perimeter has a hole embrasure formed by an annular collar extending in the direction of a fastening axis, and which defines a bearing surface for the bolt head disposed in the force application plane.

Universal device mount

A method for mounting an electrical device to plurality of weapons includes attaching a universal mounting member having a head to the electrical device and receiving the head into a first track of first weapon mount to from a first mated coupling. The method further includes inserting a screw through the first track and into the head to secure the mated coupling.

Modular building panels, method of assembly of building panels and method of making building panels

A modular construction system is made of a plurality of panels having peripheral frame elements defining a top channel, a bottom channel and side channels. An exterior planar sheet and an interior planar sheet enclose an inner core region that is filled with an adhesive bonding material that attaches the components together.

Coupling device

A coupling device releasably couples tubes of a pole dancing pole. The coupling device includes a body, and a mechanism comprising a first threaded element and a screw member mating with each other, the mechanism being arranged to apply a force to an interior surface of at least one of the tubes by turning the screw member with respect to the first threaded element. The mechanism is further arranged such that, during operation of the mechanism to increase the force applied to the interior surface of at least one of the tubes, a screw axis of the first threaded element and a screw axis of the screw member remain substantially aligned with each other. Also disclosed is a pole dancing pole and a pole dancing pole kit including the coupling device.

Coating agent device and coating device

Various exemplary illustrations of a coating agent device are disclosed. In one example, a coating agent device may be a coating agent valve, e.g., for influencing the discharge of a coating agent. The coating agent device may include a plug-in or pluggable fastening base configured to facilitate a plug-in or pluggable mounting of the coating agent device. In some examples, the coating agent device may prevent relative rotation of the device relative to a mating component.

Prefabricated concrete pole base and adjustable connector

A prefabricated concrete pole base and adjustable method of connection and use to receive, support, and stabilize light poles and the like having different hole mounting patterns, securing the pole to the base and facilitating rapid installation of poles while eliminating the need for on-site concrete forms and lengthy concrete cure times.

Bonding washer

A bonding washer for making electrical connection between two metal pieces that are to be mechanically fastened together. The washer, to be interposed between the two metal pieces, may be constructed so as to fasten to one of the pieces before the two pieces are joined. Teeth on the washer, positioned at right angles to the plane of the washer, are forced into each of the two metal pieces when the fastener is tightened, making electrical connection between the two metal pieces.

CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLY FOR SPATIAL STRUCTURE WITH MOVABLE SCREW

Construction assembly () for spatial structure intended to be releasably fastened to an element, said construction assembly () comprises a support () and a screw (). The support () has a threaded hole (), a front surface () and an abutting surface (). The screw () is movable with respect to the support () in coupled translation and rotation between a retracted position and a protruding position. In a fixing position, the screw () protrudes from the front surface () of the support (), the screw () abuts against the abutting surface () of the support (), and the screw () is able to rotate with respect to the support () around the longitudinal axis (X) without translating along the longitudinal axis (X). 119-. (canceled)21. The construction assembly according to wherein in the refracted position the shank does not protrude from the treaded hole.22. The construction assembly according to wherein coupled translation and rotation of the screw with respect to the support from the protruding position to the retracted position is prevented beyond the retracted position and the screw still engages the threaded hole in the retracted position.23. The construction assembly according to wherein the shank comprises an annular groove disposed between the threaded portion and the abutting flange.24. The construction assembly according to wherein in the protruding position the abutting flange of the screw is distant from the abutting surface of the support of a distance less than 3 millimetres claim 23 , preferably less than 1 millimetre.25. The construction assembly according to wherein:the support comprises a housing having a cavity,the construction assembly further comprises a guide member disposed in the cavity and connected in rotation around the longitudinal axis to the screw.26. The construction assembly according to wherein the guide member is integral with the screw.27. Construction assembly according to wherein:the guide member is pivotally mounted along the longitudinal on ...

THREADED ENGAGEMENT DEVICE

The threaded engagement device includes a female thread portion and a male thread portion, which are engaged to each other through a plurality of threads formed along the axis direction. Each thread of the female thread portion and the male thread portion of the threaded engagement device includes a crest, a root, a stab flank and a load flank. The root of the female thread portion has a straight portion extending along the axis direction and a concave rounded portion. The root of the male thread portion has a concave rounded portion, wherein the radius of curvature of the rounded portion formed in the root of the male thread portion is larger than the radius of curvature of the rounded portion formed in the root of the female thread portion. 1. A threaded engagement device having a female thread portion and a male thread portion engaged to each other through a plurality of threads formed along an axis direction of the device;wherein each thread in the female thread portion and male thread portion has a crest and a root formed around the circumference of the thread, and a stab flank and a load flank connecting the crest and the root;wherein the root of the female thread portion comprises a straight portion extending along the axis direction and a concave rounded portion;wherein the root of the male thread portion comprises a concave rounded portion; andwherein a radius of curvature of the rounded portion in the male thread portion is larger than a radius of curvature of the rounded portion in the female thread portion.2. The threaded engagement device according to claim 1 , wherein the rounded portion of the male thread portion is formed as substantially a full rounded shape.3. The threaded engagement device according to claim 1 , wherein the load flank of the thread claim 1 , which is placed at the rear of the threaded engagement direction opposite the stab flank claim 1 , makes an angle of less than 90 degrees with the crest.4. The threaded engagement device ...

CONNECTION MECHANISM

A connection mechanism has a drive section with a thread on one end and is constructed as a sleeve. A shaft element having a thread matching the thread of the drive section can be screwed together with the drive section. At least one interlocking element forming an interlock with the sleeve is provided in addition to the thread. 1. A connection mechanism comprising:a drive section constructed as a sleeve and having a thread, a shaft element having a thread corresponding to the thread of the drive section and configured to be screwed into the drive section, and at least one interlocking element provided in addition to the thread and forming an interlock with the sleeve.2. The connection mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the drive section comprises an interior thread and the shaft element comprises a corresponding exterior thread.3. The connection mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the at least one interlocking element is releasably connected with the shaft element.4. The connection mechanism of claim 1 , wherein a longitudinal axis of the at least one interlocking element encloses an angle of less than 20° with a longitudinal axis of the shaft element.5. The connection mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a slotted through-hole claim 1 , wherein the at least one interlocking element is constructed as a filler element for insertion into the slotted through-hole claim 1 , with the filler element having a lateral dimension matching a transverse width of the slotted through-hole.6. The connection mechanism of claim 5 , wherein the connection mechanism comprises a plurality of slotted through-holes and a plurality of interlocking elements.7. The connection mechanism of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of slotted through-holes are uniformly distributed about a circumference of the drive section.8. The connection mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the at least one interlocking element is attached to the shaft element via a screw connection.9. The connection mechanism of ...

DISCONNECT DEVICE

A disconnect assembly includes a head coupler portion and a tool coupler portion. The head coupler portion includes: a threaded portion on a first part of an exterior surface to connect to a wedge frame, a longitudinal bore, a rod configured to slide longitudinally within the longitudinal bore, and a set of annular protrusions on a second part of the exterior surface. The tool coupler portion includes: a threaded bore configured to mechanically attach the tool coupler portion to the tool, and a channel to receive a head coupler portion. The channel includes a set of grooves corresponding to the set of annular protrusions on the head coupler portion. When the head coupler portion is connected to the tool coupler portion, a ram from the hydraulic tool engages the rod to apply force to an object in the wedge frame. 1. A disconnect assembly for a tool that drives a ram into a wedge frame , the disconnect assembly comprising: a threaded portion on a first part of an exterior surface to connect to the wedge frame,', 'a longitudinal bore,', 'a rod configured to slide longitudinally within the longitudinal bore, and', 'a set of annular protrusions on a second part of the exterior surface; and, 'a head coupler portion, including a threaded bore configured to mechanically attach the tool coupler portion to the tool, and', 'a channel to receive a head coupler portion, wherein the channel includes a set of grooves corresponding to the set of annular protrusions on the head coupler portion,', 'wherein, when the head coupler portion is connected to the tool coupler portion, the ram engages the rod to apply force to an object in the wedge frame., 'a tool coupler portion including2. The disconnect assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a retention system to retain the head coupler portion within the channel of the tool coupler portion.3. The disconnect assembly of claim 2 , wherein the retention system is automatically activated to retain the head coupler portion upon insertion ...

Connection arrangement

A connection arrangement ( 10 ) for connecting perpendicular first and second tubular members ( 12, 14 ). The arrangement ( 10 ) including coaxial circular and larger square openings ( 20, 22 ) provided on opposite faces of the tubular member ( 12 ). A circular opening ( 24 ) is provided in the second tubular member ( 14 ) alignable with the openings ( 26, 28 ) further openings are provided in the member 14 on either side of the opening to receive a face of the first member ( 12 ) when abutting against the second member ( 14 ). A nut ( 36 ) is trapped behind the opening ( 24 ), and a bolt ( 38 ) can extend through the two openings ( 20, 22 ) in the first member to engage with the bolt ( 38 ) to retain the members ( 12, 14 ) together.

Molded Composite Threads

Molded articles are described herein having a surface feature thereon, the articles being formed so as to include a polymeric composite material having reinforcing fibers in a polymeric matrix material. The surface feature(s) is created during heat molding of the polymeric composite material to form the article and the surface feature(s) include the polymeric matrix material and the reinforcing fibers therein. A method is also described which provides surface feature(s) to a molded article by providing a composite material as noted, placing the composite material in a mold for forming an article having a surface feature thereon, and molding the composite material using bladder inflation molding and pushing the reinforcing fibers into the surface feature of the molded article during molding using a heat molding process having a bladder inflation molding step, wherein the surface feature is created during the molding of the polymeric composite material to form the molded article and the reinforcing fibers are present in the polymeric matrix material defining the surface feature in the molded article. 1. A molded article having a surface feature thereon ,wherein the molded article comprises a polymeric composite material having reinforcing fibers in a polymeric matrix material;the surface feature has a depth measured transversely on the molded article of about 0.2 to about 20 mm; andthe surface feature is created during heat molding of the polymeric composite material to form the article such that the surface feature comprises the polymeric matrix material and the reinforcing fibers of therein.2. The molded article according to claim 1 , wherein a portion of the molded article has a generally circular cross-sectional configuration and the surface feature is at least one thread capable of coupling the portion of the article to a second article having mating threads.3. The molded article according to claim 1 , wherein the depth of the surface feature is about 0.5 to ...

Bracket Assembly and Systems

A bracket assembly for use in constructing a support frame. The bracket assembly has an inner support sleeve section and at least one support arm that is attached to the inner sleeve support section, wherein the support arm is attached to the inner support sleeve section without the use of additional fasteners. The invention also is directed towards kits and methods that include the bracket assembly.

CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT OF A DRIVE UNIT ON A SLIDE OF A PRESS

A connection arrangement of a force- and movement-transmitting drive unit includes a press comprising at least a drive unit, a slide and a part with a thread. The drive unit is mounted at a pull or push point of the slide. A first connecting element comprises a nut mounted movably in the slide. The first connecting element and the part form a releasable connection. The part is releasably connected to an additional connecting part with a thread. The drive unit is connected to the slide via the releasable connection. The first connecting element is mounted movably in the slide. When the drive unit is in a released state or in a removed state, the additional connecting part can be separated from the part to at least partially remain in the first connecting element or in the releasable connection. 1. A connection arrangement of a force- and movement-transmitting drive unit , the connection arrangement comprising:a press comprising at least a drive unit, a slide and a part with a thread, the drive unit being mounted at a pull or push point of the slide;a releasable connection;a first connecting element comprising a nut configured to be mounted movably in the slide, the first connecting element and the part of the drive unit forming the releasable connection;an additional connecting part with a thread, the part of the drive unit being configured so as to be releasably connected to the additional connecting part, andat least one locking element,wherein, the drive unit is connected to the slide via the releasable connection,wherein, the first connecting element is mounted movably in the slide,wherein, during a remounting of the drive unit, the part of the drive unit is connected extendably to the additional connecting part,wherein, for an aligned position of the part in relation to the position of the additional connecting part, the additional connecting part is connectable to the part via the at least one locating element, andwherein, the releasable connection is ...

Connection Assembly For Interconnecting To A Frame

A connection assembly is provided for interconnecting to a frame. The connection assembly including a generally flat plate. The plate is defined by an inner face, an outer face and a first pair of bolt-receiving bores therethrough. The pair of bolt-receiving bores extend between the inner face and the outer face along bore axes at acute angles to the outer face. A first lip extends from the inner face of the plate along a first axis and a second lip extends from the inner face of the plate along a second axis generally perpendicular to the second axis. 111.-. (canceled)12. A connection assembly for a frame structure , comprising:a generally flat plate, the plate being defined by an inner face, an outer face and a first pair of bolt-receiving bores therethrough, the pair of bolt-receiving bores extending between the inner face and the outer face along bore axes at acute angles to the outer face;a first lip extending from the inner face of the plate along a first axis; anda second lip extending from the inner face of the plate along a second axis generally perpendicular to the second axis.13. The connection assembly of further comprising:a first pair of bolts extending through the first pair of bolt-receiving bores in the plate;a first elongated frame member having a surface with a slot extending therein;a second elongated frame member having a surface with a slot extending therein;a first nut receivable in the slot in the first elongated frame member and including a bolt-receiving bore therein, the bolt-receiving bore adapted for receiving a first bolt of the first pair of bolts in a mating relationship; anda second nut receivable in the slot in the second elongated frame member and including a bolt-receiving bore therein, the bolt-receiving bore in the second nut adapted for receiving a second bolt of the first pair of bolts in a mating relationship.14. The connection assembly of wherein each slot is defined by first and second converging sidewalls claim 13 , the ...

INDUSTRIAL-PIPING SYSTEM ATTACHMENT DEVICES FOR SEISMIC BRACING AND METHODS OF USE

What is disclosed is an apparatus that provides connection points on a piping system to facilitate motion restraint using external motion-restraining systems. The apparatus is a type of plug (or cap) that engages into (or onto) a piping opening by threaded engagement, or by circumferentially grooved pipe coupling. The load-attachment connectors disclosed are particularly adapted for securing connection elements used with seismic sway brace and restraint between a fluid pipe line or pipe system and a fixed structure, to anchor that system or pipeline to the structure. The load-attachment connector has at least three alternatives available for the connection to useful external attachments: a flat tab (with bore hole); a tapped hole; and a threaded stud. 1. An apparatus that can be used to support industrial piping , comprising:a pipe-fitting-attachment device; 'wherein said first attachment interface is adapted to directly and sealingly couple to a pipe opening on a piping system;', 'a first attachment interface on said pipe-fitting-attachment device,'} 'wherein said second attachment interface is adapted to directly couple to an external restraining structure for restricting the movement of said piping system; and', 'a second attachment interface on said pipe-fitting-attachment device,'} 'wherein said gripping section is coupled to both said first attachment interface and to said second attachment interface;', 'a gripping section on said pipe-fitting-attachment device,'}wherein said first attachment interface, second interface, and gripping section are substantially longitudinally aligned with each other on said pipe-fitting-attachment device.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said first attachment interface comprises male threads adapted to engage female threads in a piping opening.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said male threads conform to a standard selected from the group consisting of National Pipe Thread claim 2 , metric standard thread claim 2 , and ...

Hand tamper for tamping a track

A hand tamper for tamping ballast of a track comprises a shaft tube ( 3 ) in which a shaft ( 9 ) is supported which, at a lower end ( 4 ), is equipped with an imbalance ( 11 ). At least 30% of an overall height h u , extending in the longitudinal shaft direction ( 12 ), of the imbalance ( 11 ) is arranged below the upper edge ( 6 ) of a tamping blade ( 5 ).

Interlocking Swim Noodles

A device for connection to at least one swim noodle having an alcove defined by side walls. The device includes a body member having an elongated base portion and a generally conical shaped engagement portion connected to and extending generally perpendicularly outwardly from the base portion. A barb extends generally helically about the engagement portion for substantially the length of the engagement portion, and the base defining at least one coupling profile. 1. A device for connection to at least one swim noodle having an alcove defined by side walls , the device comprising:a body member having an elongated base portion;a generally conical shaped engagement portion connected to and extending generally perpendicularly outwardly from said base portion;a barb extending generally helically about said engagement portion for substantially the length of said engagement portion; andsaid base defining at least one coupling profile.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising said base defining two coupling profiles.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said generally conical shaped engagement portion has a base diameter of at least about 0.4 inches and a length of at least about 2.0 inches.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one link member defining a plurality of receptacles; andeach said receptacle being configured to receive said engagement portion of said body member.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a collar between said engagement portion and said base portion.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:said base portion defining an opening; andsaid engagement portion including a hollow portion in communication with said opening.7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:said engagement portion defining a hollow portion in communication with said opening and passages in communication with said hollow portion; anda hose adaptor connected in communication with said hollow portion.8. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:said ...

INSTRUMENT TIP ASSEMBLY HAVING SELF-THREADING BACK HUB

A actuating instrument including an instrument tip assembly having a yoke attachment thread. The actuating instrument also includes an actuator having an actuating shaft. The actuating shaft is provided with a first thread within the actuating shaft and a second thread provided on the actuating shaft. Further, the first thread is connected to the yoke attachment thread. Additionally, a back hub is provided at a proximal end of the instrument tip assembly and includes a rib or ribs provided on one of an inner surface and an outer surface of the back hub. The rib or ribs projecting from the one of the inner surface and the outer surface of the back hub and engages the second thread of the shaft to from an attachment thread. 1. An actuating instrument , comprising:an instrument tip assembly having a yoke attachment thread;an actuator having an actuating shaft, the actuating shaft having a first thread provided within the actuating shaft and a second thread provided on the actuating shaft, wherein the first thread is connected to the yoke attachment thread; anda back hub provided at a proximal end of the instrument tip assembly, the back hub having a rib provided on one of an inner surface and an outer surface of the back hub,wherein the rib projects from the one of the inner surface and the outer surface of the back hub, andwherein the rib engages the second thread of the shaft to form an attachment thread.2. The actuating instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the rib deforms upon engagement with the second thread to form the attachment thread.3. The actuating instrument according to claim 1 , wherein a surgical tool is provided at a distal end of the instrument tip assembly.4. The actuating instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the second thread is an exterior thread provided on an outer surface of the actuating shaft and the rib projects inwardly from the inner surface of the back hub to engage the exterior thread and form the attachment thread claim 1 , the ...

Guardrail

A guardrail for protecting persons against accidentally falling out of open floors. The guardrail has a number of constructional elements and connectors for assembling a coherent guardrail. The connectors include at least one first connector which has a longitudinal shape and is formed with at least one longitudinal extending slot, and at least one second connector having a first connector part to be connected to the at least one constructional element and a second connector part to connect the first connector part to the at least one first connector while engaging the at least one longitudinal extending slot of that connector. The guardrail has a stable, inexpensive and simple structure which quickly and easily can be assembled to a coherent guardrail and be disassembled. The guardrail can be fitted too to the width and height required of the guardrail for a specific opening of a given open floor.

CONNECTING STRUCTURE

A connecting structure for use between a wind wheel of a blower and a motor shaft in combination with the wind wheel () and the connecting structure including a shaft sleeve (). The wind wheel () includes a bottom plate (), and the bottom plate () is convex to form a sleeve cover (). A bottom surface and a side surface of the shaft sleeve () is wrapped by the sleeve cover (). A thread () is arranged on an end of the shaft (). A shaft step () is arranged on the shaft () at an inner side of the thread (). The thread () arranged on the end of the shaft () is inserted into a threaded hole () arranged inside the shaft sleeve (). The shaft step () is attached to a top surface of the shaft sleeve. 1111112222133. A connecting structure for use between a wind wheel of a blower and a motor shaft in combination with the wind wheel () , the wind wheel () comprising a bottom plate () comprising a sleeve cover () and in combination with the shaft () , the shaft () comprising an end comprising a thread (); the connecting structure comprising a shaft sleeve () , the shaft sleeve () comprising a bottom surface , a side surface , and a top surface; [{'b': 11', '12, 'the bottom plate () is convex to form the sleeve cover ();'}, {'b': 3', '12, 'the bottom surface and the side surface of the shaft sleeve () are wrapped by the sleeve cover ();'}, {'b': 22', '2', '21, 'a shaft step () is disposed on the shaft () at an inner side of the thread ();'}, {'b': 3', '31, 'the shaft sleeve () comprises a threaded hole ();'}, {'b': 21', '2', '31', '3, 'the thread () arranged on the end of the shaft () is inserted into the threaded hole () of the shaft sleeve (); and'}, {'b': 22', '3, 'the shaft step () is attached to the top surface of the shaft sleeve ().'}], 'wherein'}2. The connecting structure of claim 1 , wherein{'b': 2', '23', '21', '22, 'the shaft () is convex to form a boss () between the thread () and the shaft step (); and'}{'b': 23', '3', '31, 'the boss () is attached to an inner wall ...

Universal panel clamp

A clamp includes a top portion having a mounting hole configured to receive a mounting bolt. The top portion also includes a clamping surface configured to contact a first structure to be clamped to a framing member. The clamping surface includes a number of teeth, wherein at least some of the teeth have different angular profiles.

THREAD FIXING MECHANISM

A viewfinder fixing device comprises a holder, a ring, a washer, a dowel, and a plurality of inner peripheral concave-convex portions. The holder has a male thread portion. The ring has a female thread portion that meshes with the male thread portion. The washer is provided between the holder and the ring. The dowel is provided to the washer. The inner peripheral concave-convex portions are provided in the peripheral direction to the ring, and when the ring is turned, the male thread portion and the inner peripheral concave-convex portions cause the holder and the ring to move closer together, which is accompanied by the washer and the ring moving closer together, and the inner peripheral concave-convex portions come into contact with the dowel when the washer and the ring have moved closer together up to a specific distance. 1. A thread fixing mechanism , comprising:a first member having a male thread portion;a rotary control having a female thread portion configured to mesh with the male thread portion;a second member provided between the first member and the rotary control;a protrusion provided on either the rotary control or the second member; anda plurality of concave-convex portions disposed along a peripheral direction provided on either the second member or the rotary control, so that when the rotary control is turned, the second member and the rotary control move closer together as the first member and the rotary control are moved closer together by the male thread portion and the female thread portion, and the concave-convex portions come into contact with the protrusion when the second member and the rotary control move closer together up to a specific distance.2. The thread fixing mechanism according to claim 1 ,wherein each of the plurality of concave-convex portions have a bump formed along a rotational axis direction of the rotary control.3. The thread fixing mechanism according to claim 2 , wherein:the protrusion is provided on the second member,the ...

Assembly for Lifting or Supporting a Load, and Members and Connectors for Use in Same

Provided herein is an assembly for carrying or supporting a load. The assembly comprises a plurality of members connectable in an assembled arrangement for carrying or supporting the load. Each member comprises a first end and a second end, at least one of the first end and the second end has a pair of connecting members comprising two lugs that each has defined therein two holes. The lugs are configured for alignment with a corresponding pair of lugs formed on another member in the assembly. Fasteners extend through the holes formed in the lugs when the holes are aligned. Further provided are members for use in the assembly and connector elements for attaching two or more members in the assembly. 1. An assembly comprising:a plurality of members connectable in an assembled arrangement for supporting, carrying or distributing a load;each member comprising an end having two connecting members, each connecting member comprising two lugs, each lug having a hole therethrough; a first pair of the lugs of the connecting members are located proximate to opposing edges of the end of the member and a second pair of the lugs of the connecting members are vertically spaced from the first pair with each lug in the second pair being horizontally offset from the respective opposing edge of the end of the member, the first and second pair of lugs are each symmetrically arranged about a center line of the end of the member;which pair of connecting members are configured for interconnection when inverted 180 degrees about the longitudinal axis of connecting member with a corresponding pair of identically arranged connecting members formed on another member in said assembly for connection thereto; andfasteners that each comprise a shaft that extend through the holes formed in said lugs when the holes in the lugs of each pair of connecting members are aligned with the holes in the lugs of the corresponding pair of connecting members on the other member.2. The assembly of claim 1 , ...

MOTOR MOUNTING APPARATUS OF DRUM WASHING MACHINE

A motor mounting apparatus of a drum washing machine comprising a first connecting apparatus arranged on an outer drum, a second connecting apparatus arranged on a motor casing and a connecting member that connects the second connecting apparatus and the first connecting apparatus together. The second connecting apparatus are three in number and are arranged on an back outer drum part in a triangle arrangement, and the first connecting apparatus is in the triangle arrangement corresponding to the second connecting apparatus. The mounting apparatus is designed by utilizing a principle that a triangle is stable, the three second connecting apparatuses are arranged on the motor casing to match the three first connecting apparatuses on the back outer drum part, respectively, and the three second connecting apparatuses and the three first connecting apparatuses are fixedly connected through the connecting member. 1. A motor mounting apparatus of a drum washing machine comprising:a first connecting apparatus arranged on an outer drum,a second connecting apparatus arranged on a motor casing, anda connecting member,wherein the second connecting apparatus and the first connecting apparatus are connected together through the connecting member,three second connecting apparatuses are provided and are disposed on a back outer drum part in a triangle arrangement, andthe first connecting apparatus is in the triangle arrangement corresponding to the second connecting apparatus.2. The motor mounting apparatus of the drum washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the three second connecting apparatuses are in an equilateral-triangle arrangement claim 1 , and correspondingly claim 1 , three first connecting apparatuses are also in the equilateral-triangle arrangement.3. The motor mounting apparatus of the drum washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the three second connecting apparatuses are in a right-angled isosceles triangle arrangement claim 1 , and correspondingly ...

FIXING SYSTEM FOR HOUSING FOR MEASURING CHARACTERISTICS OF A TIRE

A ground attachment system () for a tire characteristics detection unit ()comprises an attachment plate () comprising a plurality of recesses () distributed over the surface of the attachment plate, a plurality of frustoconical clamping rings (), and a plurality of cylindrical guide tunnels () arranged in the detection unit (), the clamping rings () and the guide tunnels () each comprising a complementary conical portion () converging towards the attachment plate () when the ring () is in the clamping position in a tunnel (). 18.-. (canceled)9. A ground attachment system for a unit for detecting characteristics of tires , the attachment of the unit being configured so as to withstand stresses associated with having numerous vehicles drive over the unit , the ground attachment system comprising:(i) an attachment plate comprising a plurality of recesses distributed over a surface of the attachment plate;(ii) a plurality of frustoconical clamping rings; and(iii) a plurality of cylindrical guide tunnels arranged in the unit,wherein the frustoconical clamping rings and the cylindrical guide tunnels each comprise a complementary conical portion converging toward the attachment plate when the frustoconical clamping ring is in a clamping position in a tunnel.10. The ground attachment system according to claim 9 , wherein the conical portion of each of the frustoconical clamping rings is shaped in a median portion of an external profile of the frustoconical clamping rings.11. The ground attachment system according to claim 9 , wherein the conical portion of each of the cylindrical guide tunnels is shaped on an internal profile of the cylindrical guide tunnels at an exit from the tunnel.12. The ground attachment system according to claim 9 , wherein the cylindrical guide tunnels are integrally formed with the unit.13. The ground attachment system according to claim 9 , wherein the cylindrical guide tunnels are inserts fixed in holes in the unit.14. The ground attachment ...

FRAME WITH SEGMENTS THAT ARE FLUSH WITH EACH OTHER

A frame with segments that are in flush with each other is disclosed. The frame of the present invention comprises a plurality of segments, a plurality of outer retaining units and a plurality of inner retaining units. The segments are connected together to form a frame. Each outer retaining unit is disposed on the rear outer side of the juncture of each pair of neighboring segments. Each inner retaining unit is disposed on the rear inner side of the juncture of each pair of neighboring segments. In this manner, each pair of neighboring segments may be tightly joined together and the segments of the frame may be in flush with each other. 1: A frame with segments that are in flush with each other , comprising:a plurality of segments, with each pair of neighboring segments connected to form the frame;a plurality of outer retaining units, with each outer retaining unit fitted to and pressing against the rear outer side of the juncture of two neighboring segments; anda plurality of inner retaining units, with each inner retaining unit fitted to and pressing against the rear inner side of the juncture of two neighboring segments,wherein an inner connective slot is internally provided on each segment, characterized in that as a pair of neighboring segments is connected, an inner retaining unit may join them together;wherein each inner retaining unit comprises:an inner upper retaining piece, wherein one or more threaded holes are provided in each inner upper retaining piece;an inner lower retaining piece, disposed between the corresponding inner upper retaining piece and the corresponding inner connective slot; anda plurality of inner threaded fasteners, each of which is screwed into the corresponding threaded hole, characterized in that each fastener presses the inner lower retaining piece against the bottom of the inner connective slot and pushes the corresponding inner upper retaining piece upwardly to push upwardly against the upper edge of the inner connective slot so ...

Anchor for removably attaching a component to a frame member and method for using same

An anchor for removably attaching an accessory to a frame member having an outer surface and a slot defined in the outer surface. The anchor comprises a body that has a surface that is generally complementary in shape to a portion of the outer surface of the frame member that surrounds the slot, a shank that from the surface, the shank being sized to be received in the slot and defining an aperture extending from a free end of the shank toward the surface. The aperture is adapted to receive a fastener. The anchor also includes at least one projection extending from a side of the shank. A vehicle having the frame member and the anchor is provided. A method of attaching a component to a frame member using the anchor is provided.

CONNECTION DEVICE FOR TUBES

A connection device has a main block, two pushing blocks and two fasteners. The main block has a trapezoid cross section to form two inclined surfaces, a long side and a short side, two inner threads are formed in the main block and extending to one of the long side and the short side. The pushing blocks are attached respectively to the inclined surfaces, and each pushing block has a body, an inclined surface and two resilient tongues. The resilient tongues are formed on the body, and each resilient tongue has a free end and an engaging protrusion formed on and protruding from the free end of the resilient tongue. The fasteners are inserted into the main block, and each fastener has a thread screwed with one of the inner threads in the main block. 1. A connection device for connecting tubes comprising:a main block having a trapezoid cross section to form two inclined surfaces, a long side and a short side, two inner threads formed in the main block and extending to one of the long side and the short side; a body;', 'an inclined surface and an outer surface respectively formed at two sides of the body; and', 'two resilient tongues formed on the body and each resilient tongue having a free end and an engaging protrusion formed on and protruding from the free end of the resilient tongue; and, 'two pushing blocks attached respectively to the inclined surfaces of the main block, and each pushing block having'}two fasteners inserted into the main block and each having a thread screwed with one of the inner threads in the main block.2. The connection device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each pushing block has two flanges formed respectively a top and a bottom of the body claim 1 , extending toward the main block and abutting respectively with a top and a bottom of the main block.3. The connection device as claimed in further comprisingtwo holding elements attached respectively to the outer surfaces of the bodies of the pushing blocks, and each holding element having a ...

Assembly for Clamping and Grounding Objects

In various representative aspects, an apparatus for clamping and grounding solar panel frames to a mounting rail is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a fastener with an enlarged end, and a shank, with the enlarged end having one or more sharp protrusions that resemble teeth, and a washer with one or more sharp protrusions, and an opening. When installed, the shank is inserted through the opening of the washer, the sharp protrusions of the enlarged end penetrate either the lower or upper surface of the mounting rail and the sharp protrusions of the washer penetrate the other surface of the solar panel frames while at the same time creating a grounding path through the apparatus. 1. A clamping assembly for securing a pair of parallel solar panel mounting frames to a mounting rail , the clamping assembly comprising: a body,', 'a central opening passing through the body,', 'a pair of flanges positioned on opposing sides of the body, and', 'at least one tooth structure extending downward from each flange, wherein the at least one tooth structure is configured to penetrate a top surface of at least one of the solar panel mounting frames;, 'a washer comprisinga nut; and a threaded shank configured to pass through the central opening of the washer and engage with the nut, and', 'an enlarged end positioned on a bottom portion of the fastener, wherein the enlarged end comprises a plurality of raised ridges extending across a top surface of the enlarged end, wherein the plurality of raised ridges are configured to at least partially penetrate at least a surface layer of a channel formed in the mounting rail when the nut is tightened., 'a fastener comprising2. The clamping assembly of claim 1 , wherein the enlarged end defines a T-bolt end.3. The clamping assembly of claim 1 , wherein the nut is hexagonal and is coupled to a top portion of the fastener at a position above a top surface of the body of the washer.4. The clamping assembly of claim 3 , wherein the nut ...

SHAFT LOCK FOR LACROSSE STICK HANDLE AND HEAD

A shaft lock for interconnection of an elongate tubular lacrosse handle and a plastic lacrosse head. In a first embodiment, the shaft lock comprises an elastomeric insert compression-fitted inside the handle. The insert has a compressible body portion which, in an uncompressed form generally conforms to the interior walls of the handle and is defined by a plurality of co-planar ribs that span the interior walls of the handle and a hard screw-anchor embedded within the elastomer insert. In additional embodiments, the shaft lock comprises a collared male plug removably or integrally formed within said lacrosse head for joining said head to a hollow lacrosse handle. The collar surrounds the core plug such that a gap exists between the core plug and the collar for receiving the wall of said handle. The core plug may comprise four or more rotationally-symmetric ribs to correspond to one or more interior shapes of said handle. Said ribs may be formed in whole or in part of a resilient elastomeric material for compression fit of the handle between the plug and the collar of the shaft lock. The plug may be further anchored inside said handle by at least one screw threaded through the handle into the core plug. This avoids loosening and/or dislodgement as a result of impact or vibration, and resists the threads of the screw from stripping either the handle wall(s) or the insert as a result of torque or other stress, 1. A connector for anchoring a tubular handle of a lacrosse stick inside a lacrosse head having a socket for receiving said handle , comprising:a collar surrounding the socket and protruding endwise from said lacrosse head; anda core plug protruding endwise from said lacrosse bead axially through said collar so as to form a gap between said core plug and handle, said core plug configured to be received inside said handle when said handle is inserted into said collar, said core plug bounded by a unitary tubular wall having a ridge-and-furrow profile defining a ...

RAIL SYSTEM, FUNCTIONAL COMPONENT, AND ADAPTER ELEMENT

An orthopedic rail system which has a first component with a receiving element and a second component with a connection end for connecting to the receiving element. The receiving element has two opposing stop walls, and the connection end has two opposing lateral walls. The receiving element and the connection end can be connected to each other by at least one connection element such that the lateral walls rest against the stop walls in the connected state. The stop walls and the lateral walls each taper towards each other in a conical manner. 1. An orthopedic rail system , comprising:a first component with a receiving element;a second component with a connection end for connecting to the receiving element;whereinthe receiving element has two stop walls lying opposite each other;the connection end has two lateral walls lying opposite each other;the receiving element and the connection end are connectable to each other by at least one connection element, such that the lateral walls bear on the stop walls in the connected state;the stop walls and the lateral walls, respectively, taper conically toward each other.2. The rail system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the receiving element and the connection end are able to be positioned steplessly relative to each other.3. The rail system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the receiving element has a base and the connection end has an underside claim 1 , wherein the underside bears on the base in the connected state.4. The rail system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rail system has at least one connection element for connecting the receiving element to the connection end.5. The rail system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first component has a first longitudinal direction claim 1 , and at least one stop wall encloses claim 1 , with the first longitudinal direction claim 1 , an angle different than 0°.6. The rail system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second component has a second longitudinal direction claim 1 , ...

ADAPTABLE POLE FOR A POOL DEVICE

A modular pole includes a first tube having a first end and a second end, the second end defining a first through-hole oriented perpendicular to an axis of the first tube. The modular pole further includes a second tube having a first end and a second end, the first end defining a second through-hole oriented perpendicular to an axis of the second tube, and the second end including a device connector for connecting the second tube to the pool device. The modular pole further includes a first tube connector designed to be positioned within the first tube and the second tube and having a first retractable protrusion designed to extend through the first through-hole when the first tube connector is positioned within the first tube and a second retractable protrusion designed to extend through the second through-hole when the first tube connector is positioned within the second tube. 1. A modular pole for use with a pool device comprising:a first tube having a first end and a second end, the second end defining a first through-hole oriented perpendicular to an axis of the first tube;a second tube having a first end and a second end, the first end defining a second through-hole oriented perpendicular to an axis of the second tube, and the second end including a device connector for connecting the second tube to the pool device; anda first tube connector configured to be positioned within the first tube and the second tube and having a first retractable protrusion configured to extend through the first through-hole when the first tube connector is positioned within the first tube and a second retractable protrusion configured to extend through the second through-hole when the first tube connector is positioned within the second tube.2. The modular pole of wherein the first tube has a first outer diameter and the second tube has a second outer diameter that is equal to the first outer diameter.3. The modular pole of wherein the first tube connector further includes a ...

Treatment element attachment system

A treatment assembly for securing a treatment member to a shaft that includes the treatment member and a female attachment member. The treatment member defines a longitudinal axis, and has a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end includes an attachment recess defined therein. The female attachment member has a distal end, a proximal end, and a shaft recess defined in the proximal end. The female attachment member is secured in the attachment recess of the treatment member. The shaft recess is defined by an interior surface that includes a first flat surface. The interior surface includes a first detent defined therein. When the shaft is received in the shaft recess, the first flat surface is operatively engaged with a first opposing flat surface on a male attachment member and a first ball is biased into the first detent.

MULTIPLE ROD LINKAGE STRUCTURE AND TENT WITH SUCH MULTIPLE ROD LINKAGE STRUCTURE

A multiple rod linkage structure includes at least a first rod piece and a second rod piece which are muff-coupled. The first rod piece having a rod opening end sleeved within the second rod piece, and a rod strip opening being opened on a sidewall of the rod opening end. A locking element is connected between the first rod piece and the second rod piece, movably passes through a sidewall of the second rod piece and a sidewall of the first rod piece from outside to inside, is screw-thread fitted with a sidewall of the first rod piece, and then presses against another sidewall of the first rod piece. A tent uses the multiple rod linkage structure as a beam and/or a top rod. 1. A multiple rod linkage structure , comprising at least a first rod piece and a second rod piece which are muff-coupled , wherein , the first rod piece has a rod opening end sleeved within the second rod piece , and a rod strip opening is opened on a sidewall of the rod opening end; a locking element is connected between the first rod piece and the second rod piece , movably passes through a sidewall of the second rod piece and a sidewall of the first rod piece from outside to inside , is screw-thread fitted with a sidewall of the first rod piece , and then presses against another sidewall of the first rod piece.2. The multiple rod linkage structure according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , both the first rod piece and the second rod piece are rectangular tubes claim 1 , the number of the rod strip openings is two claim 1 , and the two rod strip openings divides the rod opening end into a first U-shaped edge part and a second U-shaped edge part which are opposite.3. The multiple rod linkage structure according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , the locking element passes through the first U-shaped edge part along a direction parallel to a sidewall of the rectangular tube and thereafter presses against the second U-shaped edge part.4. The multiple rod linkage structure according to claim 2 , wherein ...

COUPLER

A coupler includes a first hollow sleeve, a plurality of tapered clamps and a second hollow sleeve. The first hollow sleeve is formed with a first inner threaded portion on the inner face of one end while the other end thereof a tapered face. The diameter of tapered face increases toward the first inner threaded portion. The outer face of each tapered clamp is formed with a second tapered face, which contacts the first tapered face. The inner face of each tapered clamp has a plurality of teeth conforming to one end portion of the first bar. One end of the second hollow sleeve is formed with a first outer threaded portion and the first outer threaded portion conforms to the first inner threaded portion. The second hollow sleeve is formed with a second inner threaded portion, which matches a second outer threaded portion of the second bar. 1. A coupler for connecting a first bar and a second bar comprising:a first hollow sleeve formed with a first inner threaded portion and a tapered face respectively on each end of the inner face, the inner diameter of the tapered face increasing toward the first inner threaded portion;a plurality of tapered clamps, the outer face of each tapered clamp formed with a second tapered face contacting the first tapered face, the plurality of tapered clamps surrounding the first bar and having a plurality of teeth therewithin, the plurality of teeth in conformity with one end portion of the first bar; anda second hollow sleeve formed with a first outer threaded portion on one end of the outer face and a second inner threaded portion on the inner face, the first outer threaded portion and the first inner threaded being in conformity, the second inner threaded portion being in conformity with a second outer threaded portion of the second bar.2. The coupler according to claim 1 , wherein the slope of the first tapered face is greater than or equal to the slope of the second tapered face.3. The coupler according to claim 1 , wherein the first ...

Adjustable length shaft and an adjustable mass for a golf club

A golf club has a first shaft coupled to a club head, a second shaft configured to slidably engage a portion of the first shaft, a grip coupled to the second shaft, and an adjustable length shaft assembly received by the second shaft and configured to allow a portion of the first shaft to slide in relation to the second shaft in a first configuration, and to restrict a portion of the first shaft from sliding in relation to the second shaft in a second configuration. The grip is restricted from rotation about the first shaft or the second shaft as the first shaft slides in relation to the second shaft.

FRAME STRUCTURE OF A PERAMBULATOR

A frame structure of a perambulator, a child seat, an infant carrier or the like, includes a profiled frame element which along a profile direction of the frame element has a substantially constant cross-section, wherein the profiled frame element includes an at least predominantly closed cross-section, and wherein the profiled fame element has an inwardly projecting first protrusion which is configured to be brought into engagement with a fastening arrangement. 115.-. (canceled)16. A frame structure for a child seating arrangement , comprising:a profiled frame element which along a profile direction of the frame element has a substantially constant cross-section, wherein the profiled frame element includes an at least predominantly closed cross-section, and wherein the profiled frame element has an inwardly projecting first protrusion which is configured to be brought into engagement with a fastening arrangement.17. The frame structure according to claim 16 , wherein the profiled frame element has a second inwardly projecting protrusion claim 16 , which is arranged opposite the first protrusion.18. The frame structure according to claim 17 , wherein at least one of the first protrusion and the second protrusion extends over at least one of the entire profile direction claim 17 , and only part of the extension of the profiled frame element in profile direction.19. The frame structure according to claim 18 , wherein the profiled frame element has a first groove extending in profile direction claim 18 , which is located on the outside of the profiled frame element.20. The frame structure according to claim 19 , wherein the profiled frame element has a second groove extending in profile direction which is located on the outside of the profiled frame element and which is arranged opposite the first groove.21. The frame structure according to claim 20 , wherein at least one of the first groove and the second groove extends at least partially into at least one of the ...

CONNECTOR WITH SHAFT AND CYLINDRICAL BASE EXTENDING FROM FLANGE

The connector is configured to couple a first section and a second section of an e-vaping device, and the connector includes a flange with a first end and a second end, a shaft extending from the first end of the flange, an outer shelf being formed by a portion of the first end of the flange, a cylindrical base extending from the second end of the flange, and an inner shelf within the connector, the cylindrical base and the inner shelf at least partially defining a longitudinal opening, the flange defining at least one first notch, the at least one first notch at least partially along the second end of the flange. 1. (canceled)2. A connector configured to couple a first section and a second section of an e-vaping device , the connector comprising:a flange with a first end and a second end;a shaft extending from the first end of the flange, an outer shelf being formed by a portion of the first end of the flange;a cylindrical base extending from the second end of the flange; andan inner shelf within the connector, the cylindrical base and the inner shelf at least partially defining a longitudinal opening,the flange defining at least one first notch, the at least one first notch at least partially along the second end of the flange.3. The connector of claim 2 , whereinthe at least one first notch at least partially defines at least one first entrance in an outer surface of the flange, andthe at least one first entrance is an air inlet for at least one first air passage that is in fluid communication with the longitudinal opening.4. The connector of claim 3 , whereinthe inner shelf includes a first surface, andthe first surface at least partially defines an outlet of the at least one first air passage.5. The connector of claim 4 , whereinthe first end of the flange defines a first annular surface that faces the shaft, andthe first surface is aligned with the first annular surface.6. The connector of claim 3 , whereinthe cylindrical base includes sidewalls, andthe ...

HIGH STRENGTH GRID MEMBER FOR SUSPENDED CEILINGS

A high-strength grid member is provided that comprises two standard Tee-shaped grid members that are vertically aligned to form an I-beam configuration with the strengthening bulbs of each being spaced apart. A plurality of clips is secured to the spaced-apart bulbs by means of fasteners to secure the two grid members together. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. The clip of wherein the clip further comprises the first and second planar portions each having a free edge extending between the upper and lower edges claim 10 , each of the free edges comprising a pair of opposed tabs configured to be bendable so as to engage the reinforcing bulb of the associated grid runner.8. The clip of wherein the clip comprises: i) an intermediate portion defining the space between the reinforcing bulbs of the first and second grid runners claim 10 , ii) upper and lower portions configured to engage the reinforcing bulbs of the first and second grid runners claim 10 , iii) the clip being configured to be bendable about a central portion to bring the upper and lower portions into engagement with the reinforcing bulbs claim 10 , and iv) a plurality of apertures configured to receive fasteners for securing the clip to the first and second grid runners.9. The clip of wherein each clip further comprises each of the upper and lower portions having an extension configured to lie along the intermediate web of the respective first and second grid runners claim 10 , the extensions including interlocking tabs configured to cooperate with slots formed in the intermediate webs of the first and second grid runners to secure the clip thereto.10. A clip for securing first and second suspended ceiling grid runners in spaced-apart vertical relationship claim 10 , each grid runner having a reinforcing bulb having a height and a width claim 10 , the reinforcing bulb being connected by an intermediate web to laterally-extending flanges claim 10 , the first ...

COUPLER FOR THREADED REINFORCING BAR

A coupler for mounting to externally threaded reinforcing bar for use in concrete construction, the comprising a body having a portion with an internal thread for engagement with the thread of the reinforcing bar, wherein the thread form at the inner end portion of the internal thread includes on one of its flanks an enlargement of progressively increasing extension, the enlargement extending towards an opposing flank of the thread to provide an increasing friction fit with the thread of the bar. Various embodiments provide the enlargement being only on a part of the face of the flank whereby the remainder of the face of the flank forms, in conjunction with the adjacent flank of the bar thread during tightening, a void for receiving material displaced during tightening. 1. A coupler for mounting to an externally threaded reinforcing bar , the coupler comprising:a body having a portion with an internal thread for engagement with threads of the reinforcing bar, wherein an inner end portion of the internal threads include on one of its flanks an enlargement of progressively increasing extension, the enlargement extending towards an opposing flank of the internal threads of inner end portion of the internal threads to provide an increasing friction fit with the threads of the reinforcing bar, the enlargement being only on a part of the face of the flank of the internal threads and wherein a remainder of said face of the flank is configured to form, in conjunction with an adjacent flank of the threads of the reinforcing bar during tightening, a void for receiving material displaced during tightening.2. The coupler of claim 1 , wherein the enlargement has a rounded form.3. The coupler of claim 2 , wherein the enlargement is formed adjacent a crest of the internal threads.4. The coupler of claim 3 , wherein the enlargement is formed on no more than about two turns of the internal threads.5. The coupler of claim 1 , wherein the enlargement is formed adjacent a crest of the ...

COUPLER FOR CONNECTING A REBAR TO A THREADED ROD OR ANOTHER REBAR

A coupler includes a cylindrical body having a first end and a second end; the cylindrical body including an axial hole extending from the first end to the second end with a side wall, the axial hole including a first portion for receiving an end portion of a first rod and a threaded second portion for receiving an end portion of a second rod; and the cylindrical body including a first longitudinal cutout extending into the side wall to create a first opening into the first portion of the axial hole to expose the end portion of the first rod to be welded to the cylindrical body. 1. A coupler , comprising:a) a cylindrical body having a first end and a second end;b) the cylindrical body including an axial hole extending from the first end to the second end with a side wall, the axial hole including a first portion for receiving an end portion of a first rod and a threaded second portion for receiving an end portion of a second rod; andc) the cylindrical body including a first longitudinal cutout extending into the side wall to create a first opening into the first portion of the axial hole to expose the end portion of the first rod to be welded to the cylindrical body.2. The coupler as in claim 1 , wherein:a) the first cutout includes a first side wall surface and a second side wall surface; andb) the first side wall includes a guide for a thickness of a welding bead to be deposited on the cylindrical body.3. The coupler as in claim 2 , wherein the guide includes a shoulder on the first side wall surface.4. The coupler as in claim 2 , wherein the guide includes a plurality of recesses in the first side wall surface.5. The coupler as in claim 4 , wherein the recesses are disposed radially in the first side wall surface.6. The coupler as in claim 1 , wherein:a) the first cutout includes a first side wall surface and a second side wall surface; andb) the first side wall surface is perpendicular to the second wall surface.7. The coupler as in claim 1 , wherein:a) the ...

Track mount base with momentary release

A locking rail base, formed of a case having a shell formed with a hollow cavity with an opening thereinto, a stabilizer, and a passage through an end of the shell; a T-bolt anchor having a shank with flukes adjacent one end; and a T-bolt cylinder received into the cavity in the shell, the T-bolt cylinder forming a channel having the shank of the T-bolt anchor received slidingly therein. An anti-rotation interface is provided between the shank of the T-bolt anchor and the channel of the T-bolt cylinder. A drive interface is provided between an actuator and a portion of the T-bolt shank. An anti-actuation interface is provided between the actuator and the T-bolt cylinder; and a momentary release mechanism is provided for momentarily releasing the anti-actuation interface between the actuator and the T-bolt cylinder.

ROTATABLE CUTTING TOOL AND KEY THEREFOR

A rotatable cutting tool, which extends along a tool axis defining an axial direction, includes a cutting formation in a first axial longitudinal end region, which is configured for material ablation on a workpiece, and includes a screw-connection formation in a second axial longitudinal end region opposing the first, which is configured for screw connection with a coupling unit. The cutting tool includes key-contact surface formations diametrically opposing each other with respect to the tool axis, which are configured for torque-transmitting abutting engagement with key surfaces of a key. Each of the key-contact-surface formations includes at least two key-contact surface regions provided with spacing from each other in the circumferential direction about the tool axis, which key-contact surface regions are inclined away from each other such that they form a vertex projecting away from the tool axis. 1. Rotatable cutting tool , which extends along a tool axis defining an axial direction , the cutting tool comprising:a cutting formation in a first axial longitudinal end region, which is configured for material ablation on a workpiece, wherein the cutting tool includes a screw-connection formation in a second axial longitudinal end region opposing the first, which is configured for screw connection with a coupling unit; andkey-contact surface formations diametrically opposing each other with respect to the tool axis, which are configured for torque-transmitting abutting engagement with key surfaces of a torque key,wherein each of the key-contact-surface formations includes at least two key-contact surface regions provided with spacing from each other in the circumferential direction about the tool axis, which key-contact surface regions, are inclined away from each other such that they form a vertex projecting away from the tool axis.2. The rotatable cutting tool according to claim 1 , wherein an inclination axis by which two key-contact surface regions of a key- ...

REMOVABLE TRIPOD FOOT WITH SECUREMENT

Installation of a removable tripod foot is facilitated by a cross-axis aperture in the foot and loosening of the threaded connection of the foot and the tripod's leg is resisted by a resilient element engaging interfacing surfaces of the foot and the leg. 1. A foot for a tripod comprising:(a) a body including an interface surface including a portion arranged to engage a terminal portion of a leg of a tripod and an elongate threaded portion arranged substantially normal to the portion of the interface surface arranged to engage a leg of a tripod;(b) a resilient element engaging the interface surface;(c) wherein said resilient element includes a portion extending proud of the portion of said interface surface arranged to engage the leg of a tripod;(d) wherein said interface includes an outer peripheral edge and said resilient element is sized such that it is completely within said outer peripheral edge of said interface surface;(e) wherein said resilient element is resilient and has an outer diameter and further said body includes a body outer peripheral surface with an outer diameter, where the resilient element outer diameter is smaller than the body outer peripheral surface outer diameter.2. The foot for said tripod of wherein said body includes a crenated wall defining a plurality of facets arranged to engage a surface supporting said tripod claim 1 , wherein each of said facets has an elongate portion perpendicular to the axis of said elongate threaded portion.3. The foot for said tripod of wherein a respective arc is defined in said crenated wall extending the entire distance between each of said plurality of facets claim 2 , where each of said respective arc does not define a discontinuity therein between each of said plurality of facets.4. The foot for said tripod of wherein said body defines a first opening in said body at a location directly above a first said facet at an elevation above the upper portion of each of said arc defined on either side of said ...

Frame connection structure

A frame connection structure may include a first frame including a frame hole, a joint mounted inside the first frame, a member inserted into the frame hole, and a connecting bracket connecting the member to the joint.

Rod piece connection device, and bicycle frame and tandem bicycle frame having the same

A rod piece connection device, comprising: a first connection piece and a second connection piece. The first connection piece includes a first rod piece connection end and a first joggle joint end opposite to the first rod piece connection end. Wherein, the first joggle joint end includes a protrusion head tongue portion and a neck portion. The second connection piece includes a second rod piece connection end and a second joggle joint end opposite to the second rod piece connection end. The second joggle joint end is located corresponding to the first joggle joint end for them to form into a joggle joint. The second joggle joint end includes a protrusion bottom groove portion and a pillow portion. Wherein the protrusion head tongue portion is disposed corresponding into the protrusion bottom groove portion, and the neck portion is located corresponding to the pillow portion.

REMOVABLE TRIPOD FOOT WITH SECUREMENT

Installation of a removable tripod foot is facilitated by a cross-axis aperture in the foot and loosening of the threaded connection of the foot and the tripod's leg is resisted by a resilient element engaging interfacing surfaces of the foot and the leg. 1. A foot for a tripod comprising:(a) a body including an interface surface including a portion arranged to engage a terminal portion of a leg of a tripod and an elongate threaded portion arranged substantially normal to the portion of the interface surface arranged to engage the leg of the tripod;(b) a resilient element engaging the interface surface, a portion of which extends below said interface surface;(c) wherein said resilient element includes a portion extending proud of the portion of said interface surface arranged to engage the leg of the tripod;(d) wherein said interface surface includes an outer peripheral edge and said resilient element is sized such that it is completely within said outer peripheral edge of said interface surface when engaged therewith;(e) wherein said resilient element has an outer diameter and further said body includes a body outer peripheral surface with an outer diameter proximate said outer peripheral edge, where the resilient element outer diameter is smaller than the body outer peripheral surface outer diameter.2. The foot for said tripod of wherein said body includes a crenated wall defining a plurality of facets arranged to engage a surface supporting said tripod claim 1 , wherein each of said facets has an elongate portion perpendicular to the axis of said elongate threaded portion.3. The foot for said tripod of wherein a respective arc is defined in said crenated wall extending the entire distance between each of said plurality of facets claim 2 , where each of said respective arc does not define a discontinuity therein between each of said plurality of facets.4. The foot for said tripod of wherein said body defines a first opening in said body at a location directly ...

JOINT THAT IS FIXABLE IN REGULARLY SPACED-APART POSITIONS, AND COMPONENT ASSEMBLY HAVING SUCH A JOINT

A joint fixable in a plurality of joint positions selected according to a first position pitch subdivided into equal spacing steps in a direction of joint movement. The joint has two joint parts displaceable relative to and bearing against one another by way of joint faces. A first joint face on a first joint part is provided with structuring having a second position pitch subdivided into equal spacing steps in the direction of joint movement. The structuring creates latch engagement points distributed at the second position pitch. A second joint face on a second joint part has latch receptacles interrupting the second joint face at latch positions arranged at a third position pitch subdivided into equal spacing steps in the direction of the direction of joint movement. A locking element is introducible into one of the latch receptacles. 1. A joint that is fixable in a plurality of joint positions that are selectable in accordance with a first position pitch subdivided in equal spacing steps in a direction of joint movement , said joint having two joint parts that are displaceable relative to one another and bear against one another by way of joint faces , wherein formed on a first joint part is a first joint face which is provided with structuring that has a second position pitch subdivided into equal spacing steps in the direction of joint movement , wherein the structuring creates latch engagement points that are distributed at the second position pitch , wherein a second joint part has a second joint face and is provided with latch receptacles which interrupt the second joint face at latch positions that are arranged at a third position pitch subdivided into equal spacing steps in the direction of the direction of joint movement , wherein the second and the third position pitch are each larger than the first position pitch , wherein the first position pitch is determined by the amount of the difference between the second position pitch and the third position ...

Removable tripod with securement

Installation of a removable tripod foot is facilitated by a cross-axis aperture in the foot and loosening of the threaded connection of the foot and the tripod's leg is resisted by a resilient element engaging interfacing surfaces of the foot and the leg.

THREADED REINFORCING BAR COUPLING FOR DEFORMED REINFORCING BAR, AND THREADED DEFORMED REINFORCING BAR

A threaded reinforcing bar coupling for a deformed reinforcing bar according to the present invention connects a pair of reinforcing bars (), which are deformed reinforcing bars, with male threaded portions () provided at end portions of the reinforcing bars and a threaded cylinder (). In each reinforcing bar (), by roll forming on an iron wire rod which is a raw material, a projection () on an outer peripheral surface is formed and a diameter enlarged portion which is larger in diameter than another portion is formed in a portion in a longitudinal direction. An outer diameter of the diameter enlarged portion is not larger than a reinforcing bar outermost diameter (D) including the projection () of the reinforcing bar (). The male threaded portion () is formed in the diameter enlarged portion by rolling. 1. A threaded reinforcing bar coupling for a deformed reinforcing bar , the threaded reinforcing bar coupling connecting a pair of reinforcing bars , whereina male threaded portion is provided at each of opposed end portions of the pair of reinforcing bars to be connected to each other,a threaded cylinder is provided so as to be screwed onto the male threaded portions of both reinforcing bars,at least one reinforcing bar of the pair of reinforcing bars is a deformed reinforcing bar including a projection on an outer peripheral surface of a reinforcing bar main body, andin the at least one reinforcing bar which is the deformed reinforcing bar, the projection on the outer peripheral surface is formed and a diameter enlarged portion which is larger in diameter than another portion is formed in a portion in a longitudinal direction by roll forming on an iron wire rod which is a raw material, an outer diameter of the diameter enlarged portion is not larger than a reinforcing bar outermost diameter including the projection of the reinforcing bar, and the male threaded portion is formed in the diameter enlarged portion by rolling.2. The threaded reinforcing bar coupling ...

Cover band of steel pipe strut connector, steel pipe strut connector having same, and steel pipe strut assembly

A cover band has a cover band body provided with a cover band arch portion corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of a steel pipe strut and a plurality of cover band through holes formed on the cover band body in such a manner as to correspond to a plurality of strut coupling holes. The cover band through holes have shapes of long holes extended in one direction and the extended direction of at least one of the cover band through holes is made to cross the extended direction of the other cover band through hole.

Adjustable shoring beam and fixing clamp

Disclosed herein is an adjustable shoring beam having a hook assembly configured to mate with E-track mating features. The adjustable shoring beam can be adjusted over a predetermined length range by adjusting the tube assembly and the rod assembly. In some embodiments, the extension length is fixed using a fixing clamp coupled to the tube assembly and the rod assembly. A connecting clamp and bracket may be used to couple a first adjustable shoring beam to a second adjustable shoring beam.

MODULAR, FACETED, BLOCK-AND-SHELL NODE SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING ELONGATE FRAME ELEMENTS

A modular, faceted-component node system for uniting adjacent ends of elongate frame elements at selectively different types of frame-element-junction nodes in a frame structure including (a) a first type faceted node component adapted for attachments to it of ends of plural, elongate frame elements, operable as a singularity to form in a frame structure a first-type frame-element-junction node, and a second type faceted node component for joining, and cooperating with, different pluralities of the first-type node component to form, selectively with such component pluralities, in a frame structure a plurality of different, second-type frame-element-junction nodes—the first and second type node components including, respectively, concave and convex, angularly faceted surface regions that are complementary to one another, and that accommodate facet-to-facet, matching-facet-coextensive, selective joinder of the two component types. 1. A modular , faceted-component node system for uniting adjacent ends of elongate frame elements at selectively different types of frame-element-junction nodes in a frame structure , comprising ,a first faceted node component configured for attachment to ends of plural, elongate frame elements, operable as a singularity to form in a frame structure a first frame element junction node, including a block having a faceted concave surface, and a node shell having an outer concave surface formed by adjoining planar facets corresponding to the faceted concave surface of the node block.2. The node system of claim 1 , wherein the node shell is a quarter globe.3. The node system of claim 1 , wherein the node shell is a half globe.4. The node system of claim 1 , wherein the node shell is a full globe.5. The node system of claim 1 , wherein each of the node block and the node shell has only four facets.6. The node system of claim 1 , wherein each of the node block and the node shell has only eight facets.7. The node system of claim 1 , wherein each of ...

Coupling Member, Method for Producing Coupling Member, and Wooden Member Joint Structure

Disclosed is a coupling member that enables a joint between a wooden member and a mating member to absorb vibration energy, and a method for producing the same and a joint structure using the same. The metal coupling member is embedded in the wooden member. The wooden member is connected with a mating member by the coupling member. The coupling member includes a metal rod-like main body portion to be embedded in the wooden member, and an inner rod portion protruding from the main body portion. The inner rod portion axially extends from a protruding portion thereof to a predetermined depth in the main body portion, has a periphery separated from the main body portion to allow axial displacement of the inner rod portion relative to the main body portion, and is integrally connected to the main body portion at the deepest part thereof. 1. A coupling member , comprising:a metal rod-like main body portion to be embedded and held in an wooden member; andan inner rod portion protruding from an end face of the main body portion and to be coupled to a mating member, the mating member to be joined to the wooden member or the inner rod portion to be coupled to a joint device secured to the mating member,wherein the inner rod portion axially extends from a protruding portion thereof to a predetermined depth in the main body portion, has a periphery separated from the main body portion to allow axial displacement of the inner rod portion relative to the main body portion, and is integrally connected to the main body portion at the deepest part thereof.2. The coupling member according to claim 1 ,wherein a hole is formed axially in the main body portion from the end face thereof, a connecting portion is at a bottom portion of the hole, the connecting portion integrally connecting the inner rod portion to the main body portion.3. The coupling member according to claim 1 ,wherein the inner rod portion has a flange formed integrally with the protruding portion thereof, the flange ...

FLIGHT DEVICE

A flight device includes a device body with a surface, a plurality of arm structures disposed in the device body and a plurality of rotor modules disposed to the arm structures respectively. Each arm structure includes a fixing base, a second screw element, a connecting unit, a rod body and a position-limiting element. The fixing base is disposed in the device body and includes a first screw element having a first screw part. The second screw element has a second screw part matched with the first screw part. The connecting unit drills through the second screw element. The connecting unit is locked to the fixing base by screwing the first and second screw parts with each other. The rod body drills through the connecting unit. The position-limiting element is disposed between the second screw element and the connecting unit. The position-limiting element abuts against the second screw element. 1. A flight device , comprising:a device body having a surface; a fixing base disposed in the device body, wherein the fixing base comprises a first screw element, and the first screw element has a first screw part;', 'a second screw element having a second screw part matched with the first screw part;', 'a connecting unit drilling through the second screw element, wherein the connecting unit is locked to the fixing base by screwing the first screw part and the second screw part with each other;', 'a rod body drilling through the connecting unit; and', 'a position-limiting element disposed between the second screw element and the connecting unit, wherein the position-limiting element abuts against the second screw element; and, 'a plurality of arm structures disposed in the device body respectively, and each of the plurality of arm structures comprisinga plurality of rotor modules disposed to the plurality of arm structures respectively.2. The flight device according to claim 1 , wherein the first screw element has at least one first through hole claim 1 , and the fixing base ...

DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS

A diagnostic instrument is disclosed. The diagnostic instrument may have a highly efficient probe washer station and/or may be able to sense whether there is a tube septum on a specimen tube to be sampled. The instrument may also be able to determine where the bottom of the tube is located. The probe washer station may have a flow of saline that is used to wash both the internal cavity and the external circumference of the probe. 120.-. (canceled)21. A device coupling comprising:a female portion of the device coupling having a recess;a shaft having a tapered surface formed at one end of the shaft, the tapered surface being insertable into the recess of the female portion; anda screw configured to pull the shaft into the recess of the female portion and join the shaft to the female portion.22. The device coupling of claim 21 , wherein when the shaft is joined to the female portion claim 21 , the shaft is prevented from rotating with respect to the female portion.23. The device coupling of claim 22 , wherein the shaft is prevented from rotating with respect to the female portion due to friction between the shaft and the female portion.24. The device coupling of claim 21 , wherein the female portion includes a tapered surface that is complementary to the tapered surface of the shaft and that mates to the tapered surface of the shaft.25. The device coupling of claim 21 , wherein the recess is formed by a mating taper in the female portion.26. The device coupling of claim 21 , wherein the shaft includes a threaded hole at the one end of the shaft.27. The device coupling of claim 26 , wherein the screw is configured to be threaded into the threaded hole.28. The device coupling of claim 27 , wherein when the screw is threaded into threaded hole claim 27 , the shaft is pulled into the female portion.29. The device coupling of claim 21 , wherein the female portion is attached to a motor.30. The device coupling portion of claim 21 , wherein the female portion is a part of the ...

System for Attachment to a Truck Bedside

An interface system for attaching one or more objects to a truck bedside includes a top plate integrated with a top portion of the truck bedside, a plurality of female connector tubes attached to the top plate and extending into a volume between the top portion of the truck bedside and a wheel well of the truck bed, and a locking bar assembly. A plurality of male connector tubes attached to the one or more objects can be inserted into the female connector tubes and secured to the female connector tubes using the locking bar assembly that can be locked in a locked position by a locking mechanism. 1. An interface system for attaching one or more objects to a truck bedside having a top portion above a wheel well , comprising:a top plate, said top plate being integrated with said top portion of said bedside, said top plate having a plurality of first openings and a bottom portion;a plurality of female connector tubes, said plurality of female connector tubes having a plurality of second openings for receiving a plurality of male connector tubes, said plurality of female connector tubes being attached to the bottom of said top plate and extending beneath said bottom portion of said top plate into a volume between said top portion of said bedside and said wheel well, said plurality of first openings being aligned with said plurality of second openings enabling a plurality of male connector tubes attached to said one or more objects to be inserted into said plurality of female connector tubes, said plurality of female connector tubes having a plurality of first locking holes that align with a plurality of second locking holes in said plurality of male connector tubes when said plurality of male connector tubes are inserted into said plurality of female connector tubes; and a locking bar having a plurality of locking pins; and', 'a plurality of bar guides, said locking bar being able to slide back and forth inside said plurality of bar guides between an unlocked position ...

STRUCTURAL MODULAR BUILDING CONNECTOR

A connector assembly, having an upper connector coupled to a lower connector and a gusset plate sandwiched between the upper and lower connectors. Also, disclosed is a hoistable connector assembly, a lifting frame assembly, a coupling system for modular frame units, a method for assembling a module unit using the connector assembly, and a modular frame unit and building having the connector assembly. 128-. (canceled)29. A lower connector for a connector assembly , the lower connector comprising:a lower connector body having a lower connector body column receiving end and a lower connector body gusset contact end, the column receiving end being adapted for receiving a first end of a first module frame and the gusset contact end being adapted for coupling to the gusset plate;at least a pair of lower connector arms, each lower connector arm coupled to and extending from the lower connector body and having lower connector arm inner face, a lower connector arm outer face, a lower connector arm gusset contact face, a lower connector arm load bearing face and a lower connector arm beam contact face, the beam contact face being positioned distal from the lower connector body , and each lower connector arm having at least one fixing aperture on the load bearing face for receiving a fastening means to couple the lower connector to an upper connector; anda lower connector arm boss coupled to and extending from the beam contact face of each arm, the boss having a lower connector arm weld receiving bevel extending from the distal end of the arm and a lower connector arm weld backer extending from the bevel.30. The lower connector according to claim 29 , further comprising a locating pin receiving aperture on a lower connector body gusset contact face and adapted for receiving a locating pin and for positioning the lower connector.31. The lower connector according to claim 29 , wherein the lower connector arm gusset contact face lies in a plane defined by the lower connector body ...

TIE-ROD ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE LENGTH

A tie-rod assembly includes a tube member having a first set of threads at a first end of the tube member and a second set of threads at a second end of the tube member. The tie-rod assembly includes a first clevis coupling assembly having a first width dimension and a third set of threads compatible with first set of threads and first clevis coupling assembly has a second width dimension which includes a portion of the third set of threads with the second width dimension greater than the first width dimension. Further included is second clevis coupling assembly having a third width dimension and a fourth set of threads compatible with second set of threads and the second clevis coupling assembly has a fourth width dimension which includes a portion of the fourth set of threads with the fourth width dimension greater than the third width dimension. 1. A tie-rod assembly , comprising:a tube member having a first set of threads at a first end of the tube member and a second set of threads at a second end of the tube member; a first width dimension; and', 'a third set of threads compatible for engaging the first set of threads of the tube member and the first clevis coupling assembly has a second width dimension extending across the first clevis coupling assembly which includes a portion of the third set of threads wherein the second width dimension is greater than the first width dimension; and, 'a first clevis coupling assembly, comprising a third width dimension; and', 'a fourth set of threads compatible for engaging the second set of threads of the tube member and the second clevis coupling assembly has a fourth width dimension extending across the second clevis coupling assembly which includes a portion of the fourth set of threads wherein the fourth width dimension is greater than the third width dimension., 'a second clevis coupling assembly, comprising2. The tie-rod assembly of claim 1 , wherein: a first lug assembly having the first width dimension; and', 'a ...

Inaccuracy Tolerant Actuation Assembly, Article Using the Same, and Method of Producing the Article

An actuation assembly includes a torque input element, a torque output element, and a transfer linkage assembly comprising a connector assembly which connects the input element to the output element. The connector assembly includes a first connector having a proximate end and a connector portion. The proximate end of the first connector is the end closer to either the input element or the output element, and the connector portion is further from that same element. The connector assembly also includes a second connector having a proximate end closer to the other of the input element and the output element. The connnector portion is further from that same element. The connector portions are selectively joinable to either permit or resist relative longitudinal translation of the first and second connectors. One example application for the actuation assembly is as an actuation assembly for a braking system on a hospital bed.

PROFILE CONNECTOR AND PROFILE ASSEMBLY

Profile connector for connecting a first and a second profile bar (), made from a light metal alloy, with a body () which can be accommodated in an undercut elongated groove () in the second profile bar () and has at least one bracing leg () for bracing against an undercut () of the undercut elongated groove () of the second profile bar (), and an anchor bolt () which is accommodated in a through opening () that is created in the body () and extends at right angles to a longitudinal extension of the body (), which anchor bolt has an anchor bolt head and fixes the profile connector () frontally, on the first profile bar (), and with a first clamping screw () accommodated in an internal threaded opening () provided inside the body () and extending at an angle to a longitudinal centre line (L) of the through opening (), which clamping screw serves to displace the body () along the anchor bolt () away from the anchor bolt head () towards the first profile bar () by tightening the first clamping screw () in the internal thread of the first internal threaded opening (), thereby bracing the first clamping screw () on the anchor bolt (), wherein a forming geometry () is conformed and arranged on the body () for shaping frontally into the first profile bar () by tightening the first clamping screw () to create a positive locking connection between the body () and the first profile bar (). 1345344791034413125513222051251319322202213. Profile connector for connecting a first and a second profile bar ( , ) , made from a light metal alloy , with a body () which can be accommodated in an undercut elongated groove () in the second profile bar () and has at least one bracing leg () for bracing against an undercut ( , ) of the undercut elongated groove () of the second profile bar () , and an anchor bolt () which is accommodated in a through opening () that is created in the body () and extends at right angles to a longitudinal extension of the body () , which anchor bolt has an ...

Totem plant support

Disclosed are example embodiments of a sectional interlocking plant support system providing a stand for supporting growing plants in soil comprising a stake and a pole, coupled to the stake or other devices, the pole comprising a porous tubular body, the porous tubular body formed by a plurality of porous openings on the pole, the pole configured to be stackable on a second pole, the height being adjustable be selecting a number of poles to connect together. The porous openings on the pole comprising at least one hole shaped in at least one of a circle, a triangle, a square, a hexagon, a pentagon, a heptagon, an octagon, a nonagon, a polygon having more than nine sides, or a irregular shape.

Gain Plate

A gain plate is made of reinforced plastic for attaching to a pole and a cross arm and includes a pole channel and a cross arm channel. The pole channel has a front plate, two side plates, and two end plates that that form a rear-facing cavity. There are a plurality of cross members disposed in the rear-facing cavity and at least some of the plurality of cross members having radiused surface. The cross arm channel is disposed perpendicularly to the pole channel, the cross arm channel configured to received therein a cross arm.

Bathtub accessory device and method

Provided is bathtub accessory product and installation method. The bathtub accessory product is designed to be secured to a bathtub wall and have a universal end that permits the attachment of any number of bath accessories such as a grab bar or swivel seat. The bathtub accessory may be installed within the inner cavity of a bathtub to ensure a secure fit while also allowing ideal placement of a bath accessory for use by a bather.

Reinforced beam system

A reinforced beam system comprises at least one pair of angularly spaced, corner-connected beams configured with two oppositely oriented triangular closed head portions, and a web interposed between head portions; a plurality of reinforcement elements forcibly contacting an interior wall of the corresponding head portion; and for each pair, at least one angled connector. A first leg of the angled connector abuts the flange of a second head portion of the first beam and is connected to a first reinforcement element inserted within the second head portion of the first beam, and a second leg of the angled connector abuts the flange of a first head portion of the second beam and is connected to a second reinforcement element inserted within both the first head portion of the second beam and a first head portion of the first beam. A beam system in one embodiment is devoid of reinforcement elements.

Data Center Infrastructure Support System

A fastening system is disclosed for forming modular, reconfigurable, and scalable data center infrastructure support systems which may permit construction of self-supporting multi-story data centers capable of supporting substantial loads without requiring external attachment points to walls, ceilings, or building support columns. It may be seen that data center infrastructure support systems formed from there herein described fastening systems may be capable of supporting substantial loads, even when scaled in the vertical direction to include multiple stories.

TAPERED STRUT WITH MECHANICAL FITTINGS

A composite tapered tubular assembly includes a composite tapered tube extending between a first end and a second end and tapered so as to have a smaller radius R at the first end than a radius R at the second end. The assembly also includes a first internal annular wedge that is in contact with an inner surface of the tube at said first end and a first external annular wedge in contact with the outer surface of the tube at said first end. The assembly further includes a first nut provided at said first end that is configured to be connected to said first internal wedge and a second external annular wedge provided on an outer surface of the tube and a second internal annular wedge in contact with the inner surface of said composite tube at said second end, and a second nut connected to an internal surface. 1. A composite tapered tubular assembly comprising:{'b': 1', '2, 'a composite tapered tube extending between a first end and a second end, said tube being tapered so as to have a smaller radius R at the first end than a radius R at the second end;'}a first internal annular wedge provided to be in contact with an inner surface of the tube at said first end;a first external annular wedge provided to be in contact with the outer surface of the tube at said first end;a first nut provided at said first end, said first nut being configured to be connected to said first internal wedge; anda second external annular wedge provided on an outer surface of the tube;a second internal annular wedge provided to be in contact with the inner surface of said composite tube at said second end; anda second nut connected to an internal surface of the second external annular wedge.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein said second nut comprises a lip feature that contacts a face of the second internal annular wedge.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein said second nut has a central axis (L) and wherein said lip feature extends in a plane (P) that is perpendicular to said central axis (L). ...

Solar cell support assembly

A solar cell support assembly includes a plurality of support bases; swing bars; beams extended in a longitudinal direction and spaced from one another in a transverse direction, the beams connected to the plurality of the swing bars correspondingly, each of the beams rotatably supported on one of the plurality of support bases and adapted to mount solar panels, each of the beams comprising a hollow tube, and a wall thickness of each beam decreases gradually along a direction from a connecting position between the beam and the swing bar to two ends of the beam; a pushrod connected to the swing bars to drive the plurality of the swing bars to rotate the beams, respectively; and a driving device connected to the pushrod to drive the pushrod to move along the transverse direction.

Transformer system and transformer termination support

A transformer system includes a termination constructed to mechanically couple to a customer electrical line and to electrically couple the transformer to the customer electrical line. A termination support may be coupled to the termination. The termination support may include a body having first wall and a second wall disposed perpendicular to the first wall, and an opening in the first wall and/or the second wall. A fastener may be disposed in the opening(s). The fastener may be constructed to clamp the termination support to the termination. The termination support may be constructed to provide mechanical support to the termination against the weight of the customer electrical line.

Device and system for preventing unauthorized access to a gas- containing system

A system for preventing unauthorized access to a gas in which the system has a gas conduit, a cap affixed to an end of the gas conduit, a pipe positioned over the cap and over a portion of the gas conduit, and a set screw threadedly secured in a threaded hole of the pipe so that the set screw has an end bearing against the gas conduit. The pipe has an end that extends outwardly beyond an end of the cap. The pipe has an inspection hole formed diametrically opposite the threaded hole. The set screw has a unique tool-receiving slot at an outer end thereof. This unique tool-receiving slot is adapted to receive a special tool therein for the attachment or removal of the pipe from the gas conduit.

WIRING UNIT FOR GROOVED BARS PROVIDED WITH A T-SHAPED RECESS

A cabling unit for connecting electrical devices to power supply bus bars having a longitudinal cavity accessible through a longitudinal slot includes: a screw with a hammer head and a threaded shank provided with two lateral reliefs; a shaped casing configured to be received in the longitudinal cavity, in which there is identified a shaped housing configured to receive the hammer head, an elastic bottom and a through opening for the threaded shank. The elastic bottom counteracts the bottom of the longitudinal cavity and pushes the underhead surface of the hammer head against the inner wall of the longitudinal cavity opposite to the bottom and constrains the screw to the power supply bus bar when a rotation imparted to the screw arranges the hammer head transversely to the longitudinal slot. The shaped casing is provided with counteracting structure configured to cooperate with the lateral reliefs and prevent the counter-rotation of the screw when the hammer head is arranged transversely to the shaped casing and the longitudinal slot. 1. A cabling unit for connecting electrical devices to power supply bus bars having at least one longitudinal cavity accessible through a longitudinal slot , said cabling unit comprising:a screw having a hammer head and a threaded shank provided with two radially projecting lateral reliefs, diametrically opposite to each other and arranged at the underhead surface of said hammer head;a shaped casing configured to be received in said longitudinal cavity through said longitudinal slot and in which there is identified a shaped housing configured to receive said hammer head and provided with an elastic bottom and a through opening for said threaded shank,said elastic bottom being adapted to counteract the bottom of said longitudinal cavity and push said underhead surface of said hammer head against the inner wall of said longitudinal cavity opposite to said bottom to constrain said screw to said power supply bus bar when a rotation ...

Chassis Anchoring Systems

A load anchor assembly for attachment to a tubular member having an exterior surface, comprising an anchor base and a portion extending from the anchor base adapted to secure a vehicle component. The assembly includes a boss having a first flanged end and a second end, where the boss is adapted to be positioned in first and second apertures in the exterior surface of the tubular member with the flanged end in contact with the first aperture and the second end accessible through the second aperture. There is at least one fastener connected to the anchor base and the second end to secure the anchor base to the flanged boss. 1. An anchor assembly for attachment to a tubular member having an exterior surface , comprising:an anchor base and first and second opposed spaced-apart anchor cheek members extending from the anchor base, the anchor cheek members adapted to secure a load-bearing vehicle component;the anchor base comprising a load-bearing exterior skirt and a load-bearing interior skirt circumscribed by the exterior skirt, where the exterior and interior skirts are dimensioned to be in contact with the exterior surface of the tubular member when positioned against it;the exterior skirt having a first pair of spaced-apart opposed cut-outs, each of the first pair of cut-outs having a shape that generally conforms to a shape of the exterior surface of the tubular member;the interior skirt having a second pair of spaced-apart opposed cut-outs, each of the second pair of cut-outs having a shape that generally conforms to the shape of the exterior surface of the tubular member;a boss having a first flanged end and a second end, the boss adapted to be positioned in first and second apertures in the exterior surface of the tubular member with the flanged end in contact with the first aperture and the second end accessible through the second aperture; anda fastener connected to the anchor base and the second end to secure the anchor base to the boss.2. A two-position ...

Curtain Fixing Device

A curtain fixing device includes a hanging rod and first and second brackets. Each of the first and second brackets includes a spacer section and a fixing section connected to the spacer section. A projection of the spacer section onto the fixing section is located in the fixing section. The spacer section of the first bracket is coupled to a first end of the hanging rod. The spacer section of the second bracket is coupled to a second end of the hanging rod. The fixing sections of the first and second brackets are parallel to the hanging rod. 1. A curtain fixing device comprising:a hanging rod including first and second ends; andfirst and second brackets, with each of the first and second brackets including a spacer section and a fixing section connected to the spacer section, with a projection of the spacer section onto the fixing section located in the fixing section, with the spacer section of the first bracket coupled to the first end of the hanging rod, with the spacer section of the second bracket coupled to the second end of the hanging rod, and with the fixing sections of the first and second brackets being parallel to the hanging rod.2. The curtain fixing device as claimed in claim 1 , with the spacer section of the first bracket including an end connected to an end of the fixing section of the first bracket claim 1 , with the spacer section of the first bracket further including another end that is a free end coupled to the first end of the hanging rod claim 1 , with the fixing section of the first bracket including a central line passing through a free end of the fixing section of the first bracket and the end of the fixing section of the first bracket connected to the spacer section of the first bracket claim 1 , with the spacer section of the second bracket including an end connected to an end of the fixing section of the second bracket claim 1 , with the spacer section of the second bracket further including another end that is a free end coupled to ...

Screed hook apparatus

A screed hook apparatus includes a tubular collar having an opening through a sidewall thereof. A tubular retainer member is aligned with the opening on the collar and extends away from an outer surface of the collar. The retainer member has a threaded internal wall surface. The apparatus also includes an arm forming a hook shape. The arm has a first portion extending away from the collar and a second portion extending transverse to a direction of extension of the first portion such that a surface of the second portion of the arm faces the sidewall of the collar. A set screw has a threaded portion to engage the threaded internal wall surface of the retainer member, and a handle is attached to the set screw.

THREADED POST STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE HAVING THE SAME

A threaded post structure includes a first threaded post, a second threaded post and a positioning component. The first threaded post has a first internal thread and an external thread. The second threaded post has a second internal thread and at least two positioning portions. The first threaded post and the second threaded post are screwed with each other along an axis through the external thread and the second internal thread. The positioning component is disposed on the first threaded post. When the second threaded post moves to a position along the axis, the positioning component positions one positioning portion to fix the second threaded post at the position. When the second threaded post moves to another position along the axis, the positioning component positions another positioning portion to fix the second threaded post at the another position. Besides, an assembling structure having the threaded post structure is also provided. 1. A threaded post structure , comprising:a first threaded post, having a first internal thread and an external thread;a second threaded post, having a second internal thread and at least two positioning portions, wherein the first threaded post and the second threaded post are screwed with each other through the external thread and the second internal thread, and the second threaded post is adapted to rotate with respect to the first threaded post and move along an axis to adjust a length of the threaded post structure; anda positioning component, disposed on the first threaded post, wherein an interference between the positioning component and the first threaded post prevents the positioning component from rotating along the axis, when the second threaded post moves along the axis to a position, the positioning component positions one of the at least two positioning portions to fix the second threaded post at the position, and when the second threaded post moves along the axis to another position, the positioning component ...

Fastening Arrangement

A fastening arrangement and method are provided for coupling a pair of frame members together. The fastening arrangement includes an insert receivable in a slot of one of the frame members. A fastener couples the insert with a receiver, such as a nut or a second insert, receivable in the other of the frame members. The insert includes a notch or similar indicator for indicating the appropriate depth to which the insert is to be driven relative to one of the frame members. The insert includes a threaded portion. The threads of the threaded portion are configured to be embedded into one of the frame members as the insert is driven relative to one of the frame members to secure the insert thereto.

WELDLESS BUILDING STRUCTURES

A building structure including a first building member and a second building member may be connected by a plurality of fasteners, each fastener having a head, a threaded portion having a through hardness of between HRB 70 and HRC 40, a thread-forming portion of at least HRC 50 hardness enabling the fastener to form threads in at least the second steel building member, and a fluted lead portion of at least HRC 50 hardness with a nominal diameter between 70 and 95% of major diameter, such that the fastener is capable of providing a ratio of strip torque to thread-forming torque of at least 3.0 and a ratio of strip torque to drive torque greater than 6.0 when the second steel building member having a thickness of 0.25 inch and the fluted lead portion having at least one diameter within nominal diameter between 80 and 98% of major diameter. 1. A fastener comprising:a head,a threaded portion adjacent the head,a thread-forming portion of at least HRC 50 hardness adjacent the threaded portion, anda fluted lead portion of at least HRC 50 hardness adjacent the thread-forming portion with a nominal diameter in a range from 60% to 95% of major diameter of the threaded portion adapted to form a fastener opening,the thread-forming portion having a series of lobes with recesses between said lobes and said lobes positioned about the rotational axis where each lobe having a lead portion and a tailing portion, the lead portion and first adjacent recess is at a first angle in a range from 50° to 100° from a plane tangent to the lobe adjacent the leading portion, and the tailing portion and second adjacent recess is at a second angle in a range from 25° to 50° from a plane tangent to the lobe adjacent the tailing portion, where the first angle is greater than the second angle.2. (canceled)3. The fastener of where the head is capable of clamping a first steel building member to a second steel building member with the fastener installed and the series of lobes are structured having a ...

CONNECTION ELEMENT, WIND TURBINE TOWER RING SEGMENT AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING TWO WIND TURBINE TOWER RING SEGMENTS

A connection element, to a wind power installation tower ring segment, to a wind power installation tower portion, to a wind power installation tower, and to a wind power installation, as well as to a method for producing a wind power installation tower ring segment and for connecting two wind power installation tower ring segments. A connection element, specifically a first connection element, for incorporation in a wind power installation tower ring segment, comprising an anchoring bar having a first end and a second end; a connection flange, disposed on the first end of the anchoring bar, for connecting the connection element to a second connection element which is incorporated in a further wind power installation tower ring segment so as to, on account thereof, connect the two wind power installation tower ring segments, at least facilitating the connection of the two latter; and two, three, or a plurality of anchoring elements which are disposed in a portion of the anchoring bar that is contiguous to the second end. 1. A connection element for incorporation in a first wind power installation tower ring segment , the connection element comprising:an anchoring bar having a first end and a second end,a connection flange disposed on the first end of the anchoring bar and configured to connect the connection element to a second connection element incorporated in a second wind power installation tower ring segment to thereby connect the first and second wind power installation tower ring segments together, anda plurality of anchoring elements disposed in a portion of the anchoring bar that is contiguous to the second end.2. The connection element as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of anchoring elements extend away from a longitudinal axis of the anchoring bar in a substantially orthogonal manner.3. The connection element as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein an identical number of anchoring elements are disposed so as to be mutually opposite, in each case on an ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POOL BEAMS

Disclosed are embodiments of a frame for a pool that may be installed as a series of beams and frame members, wherein a first beam and a second beam may be configured to connect to a frame member to form a portion of the frame of the pool, wherein the first beam and the second beam may include provisions for attaching to the frame member, wherein the orientation of the first beam may be set relative to the second beam so that a circumference of a pool is formed when the series of beams and frame members are each connected. In some embodiments, the frame member may include a receptacle, an insert, and a pin. In some embodiments, the receptacle may include a first protrusion portion for a first beam and a second protrusion portion for a second beam. In some embodiments, one or more pins may be used to attach the beams to the insert and the receptacle. 1. A pool frame comprising:a substantially vertical frame member including a receptacle,a first beam including a first connecting end,a second beam including a second connecting end,an insert that mates against the receptacle and includes a first protrusion portion that connects to the first connecting end and a second protrusion portion that connects to the second connecting end,a first pin that couples the first beam against the receptacle via the insert, anda second pin that couples the second beam against the receptacle via the insert.2. The pool frame of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle receives the first pin and the second pin.3. The pool frame of claim 1 , wherein the first beam is adjacent to the second beam when the first pin couples the first beam against the receptacle and the second pin couples the second beam against the receptacle.4. The pool frame of claim 1 , wherein the first protrusion portion passes through a portion of the first connecting end.5. A pool frame comprising:a frame member including a receptacle,a first beam including a first connecting end,a second beam including a second connecting end, ...

TREATMENT ELEMENT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

A treatment assembly for securing a treatment member to a shaft that includes the treatment member and a female attachment member. The treatment member defines a longitudinal axis, and has a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end includes an attachment recess defined therein. The female attachment member has a distal end, a proximal end, and a shaft recess defined in the proximal end. The female attachment member is secured in the attachment recess of the treatment member. The shaft recess is defined by an interior surface that includes a first flat surface. The interior surface includes a first detent defined therein. When the shaft is received in the shaft recess, the first flat surface is operatively engaged with a first opposing flat surface on a male attachment member and a first ball is biased into the first detent. 111-. (canceled)12. An attachment system for securing a treatment member to a shaft , the attachment system comprising:the treatment member, wherein the treatment member defines a longitudinal axis and has a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the proximal end includes an attachment recess defined therein,a female attachment member having a distal end, a proximal end, and a shaft recess defined in the proximal end, wherein the female attachment member is secured in the attachment recess of the treatment member, wherein the shaft recess is defined by an interior surface that includes a first flat surface, wherein the female attachment member includes at least one spring biased ball extending upwardly therefrom,a male attachment member disposed in the shaft recess, wherein the male attachment member includes at least one securing protrusion extending upwardly therefrom,a disc positioned above the male attachment member, wherein the disc includes at least one securing opening defined therein, wherein the securing protrusion is received in the securing opening, wherein the disc includes at least one detent defined therein, and wherein the ...

Manufacture and method for forming structures and the structures resulting therefrom

A clip for assembling corners of hollow members such as the rails and stiles of an extruded aluminum door. The clip has an L shape and may feature a double L shape. A portion inserts into the hollow of a first member and is attached thereto. Another portion extends into the other hollow member for attachment thereto to form a sturdy joint without welding. Pairs of clips may be used at each corner.

REMOVABLE TRIPOD FOOT WITH SECUREMENT

Installation of a removable tripod foot is facilitated by a cross-axis aperture in the foot and loosening of the threaded connection of the foot and the tripod's leg is resisted by a resilient element engaging interfacing surfaces of the foot and the leg. 1. A foot for a tripod comprising:(a) a body including an interface surface including a portion arranged to engage a terminal portion of a leg of a tripod and an elongate threaded portion arranged substantially normal to the portion of the interface surface;(b) a resilient element engaging the interface surface;(c) wherein said resilient element extends proud of the portion of said interface surface arranged to engage the leg of the tripod;(d) wherein said interface surface includes an outer peripheral edge and said resilient element is sized such that at least a portion is within said outer peripheral edge of said interface surface when engaged therewith;(e) wherein said resilient element has an outer diameter and further said body includes a body outer peripheral surface with an outer diameter proximate said outer peripheral edge, where the resilient element outer diameter extends proud of the body outer peripheral surface;(f) wherein said body includes an engaging member to engage said surface supporting said tripod.2. The foot for said tripod of wherein said engaging member is circular in cross section.3. The foot for said tripod of wherein said engaging member is tapering along a length of said engaging member.4. The foot for said tripod of wherein said body defines an opening in said body.5. The foot for said tripod of wherein said body defines said opening in said body at a location directly above a terminal portion of said engaging member.6. The foot for said tripod of wherein said opening is aligned with said elongate threaded portion.7. The foot for said tripod of wherein the interface surface includes a portion defining a circular groove and the resilient element comprises an elastomeric toroid retained ...

BEAM FLANGE CLAMP, STRUCTURAL BEAM JOINT WITH BEAM FLANGE CLAMPS AND METHOD FOR FORMING A STRUCTURAL BEAM JOINT

A beam flange clamp includes a clamp body having a first vise jaw portion with a first gripping surface and a second vise jaw portion with a second gripping surface. The first gripping surface and the second gripping surface are oriented parallel to each other, are facing the same direction and are offset in height by a predetermined clamping distance. The at least one bolting hole is formed through the first vise jaw portion perpendicularly to the first gripping surface. 1. A beam flange clamp , comprising:a clamp body having a first vise jaw portion with a first gripping surface and a second vise jaw portion with a second gripping surface;wherein the first gripping surface and the second gripping surface are oriented parallel to each other, are facing the same direction and are offset in height by a predetermined clamping distance; andwherein at least one bolting hole is formed through the first vise jaw portion perpendicularly to the first gripping surface.2. The beam flange clamp according to claim 1 , wherein the clamp body is substantially L-shaped claim 1 , the first vise jaw portion and the second vise jaw portion forming the legs of the L-shaped clamp body.3. The beam flange clamp according to claim 2 , wherein the clamp body is chamfered at the vertex of the L-shape and/or the distal end of the first vise jaw portion.4. The beam flange clamp according claim 1 , wherein the at least one bolting hole is located between the first gripping surface and the second gripping surface.5. The beam flange clamp according to claim 1 , wherein the clamp body is integrally formed from one of a metal claim 1 , a metal alloy and plastics.6. A structural beam joint claim 1 , comprising:a first structural beam having a web portion and at least one first flange portion;a second structural beam having at least one second flange portion, the second structural beam having an axis of extension being angled with respect to the axis of extension of the first structural beam and ...

BEAM FLANGE CLAMP, STRUCTURAL BEAM JOINT WITH BEAM FLANGE CLAMPS AND METHOD FOR FORMING A STRUCTURAL BEAM JOINT

A beam flange clamp includes a clamp body having a first vise jaw portion with a first gripping surface and a second vise jaw portion with a second gripping surface. The first gripping surface and the second gripping surface are oriented parallel to each other and are offset in height by a predetermined clamping distance. The clamp body further including a bolting portion protruding from the second vise jaw portion opposite of the first vise jaw portion, and at least one bolting hole is formed through the bolting portion. 1. A beam flange clamp , comprising:a clamp body having a first vise jaw portion with a first gripping surface and a second vise jaw portion with a second gripping surface, wherein the first gripping surface and the second gripping surface are oriented parallel to each other and are offset in height by a predetermined clamping distance; andthe clamp body further comprising a bolting portion protruding from the second vise jaw portion opposite of the first vise jaw portion, and at least one bolting hole is formed through the bolting portion.2. The beam flange clamp according to claim 1 , wherein the clamp body is substantially C-shaped claim 1 , the first vise jaw portion and the second vise jaw portion forming the legs of the C-shaped clamp body.3. The beam flange clamp according to claim 2 , wherein the clamp body is chamfered at the vertices of the C-shape and/or the distal end of the first vise jaw portion.4. The beam flange clamp according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the bolting portion is smaller than the thickness of the second vise jaw portion.5. The beam flange clamp according to claim 1 , wherein the clamp body is integrally formed from one of a metal claim 1 , a metal alloy and plastics.6. A structural beam joint claim 1 , comprising:a first structural beam having a web portion and at least one first flange portion;a second structural beam having at least one second flange portion, the second structural beam having an axis of ...

FRAMEWORK ASSEMBLY AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME

A framework assembly comprises a tank rail containing a plurality of tank mounting apertures over a tank rail length and a pump-motor-group (PMG) support rail, arranged generally perpendicular to and mounted to the tank rail, and including a plurality of tank rail mounting apertures along a PMG support rail length. One of the tank rail or the PMG support rail includes a protuberance and the other of the tank rail and the PMG support rail includes a dimple sized and shaped to receive the protuberance. The tank rail and the PMG support rail attach to one another via the tank mounting apertures and the tank rail mounting apertures at any one of a plurality of optional points along the tank rail length. 1. A framework assembly comprising:a tank rail containing a plurality of tank mounting apertures over a tank rail length; anda pump-motor-group (PMG) support rail, arranged generally perpendicular to and mounted to the tank rail, and including a plurality of tank rail mounting apertures along a PMG support rail length,wherein one of the tank rail or the PMG support rail includes a protuberance and the other of the tank rail and the PMG support rail includes a dimple sized and shaped to receive the protuberance, andwherein the tank rail and the PMG support rail attach to one another via the tank mounting apertures and the tank rail mounting apertures at any one of a plurality of optional points along the tank rail length.2. A hydraulic system comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the framework assembly of ,'}a pump-motor-group mounted to the PMG support rail, anda tank mounted to the tank rail.3. The hydraulic system of claim 2 , wherein the tank mounting apertures and the tank rail mounting apertures are located along a top surface of the tank rail adjacent a lower surface of the tank and a top surface of the PMG support rail adjacent the lower surface of the PMG claim 2 , respectively.4. The hydraulic system of claim 3 , wherein the tank rail ...

REBAR CONNECTOR HAVING A PAIR OF LOCKING PIECES AND CONNECTION METHOD FOR PREFABRICATED REBAR NET USING SAME

A rebar connector having a pair of locking pieces includes: a first rebar and a second rebar to be connected to each other; a first connecting member having a center hole, receiving the first rebar from a first side, having a first coupling hole at a second side, and having a threaded portion on the outer side; a second connecting member having a center hole, receiving the second rebar through a first side, and having a second coupling hole at a second side; a first locking piece coupled to the first coupling hole; a second locking piece coupled to the second coupling hole; and a locking socket locked at a predetermined position on the second connecting member, covering an outer side of the second connecting member, and having a female threaded portion on an inner side to be thread-fastened to the male threaded portion of the first connecting member. 1. A rebar connector having a pair of locking pieces , the connector comprising:a first rebar and a second rebar to be connected to each other with ends fitted to each other;a first connecting member having a center hole, receiving the first rebar into the center hole from a first side, having a first coupling hole at a second side, and having a male threaded portion at a predetermined section on an outer side thereof;a second connecting member having a center hole, receiving the second rebar into the center hole through a first side, and having a second coupling hole at a second side;a first locking piece separately formed and coupled to the first coupling hole;a second locking piece separately formed and coupled to the second coupling hole; anda locking socket locked at a predetermined position on the second connecting member, covering an outer side of the second connecting member, and having a female threaded portion on an inner side to be thread-fastened to the male threaded portion of the first connecting member,wherein an integrated joint is formed by tightening the locking socket with the first locking piece and ...

CHANNEL FASTENER WITH TORQUE INDUCING ELEMENT

A channel fastener for fastening to an elongate channel element including a washer element, an oblong anchoring element and a connecting element which connects the anchoring element to the washer element, while allowing the anchoring element to rotate with respect to the washer element. The fastener includes a torque-inducing element fixed to the anchoring element and includes at least one resiliently deformable limb arranged substantially offset from the rotational axis of the anchoring element and adapted for a sliding engagement with a flange of the channel element. When the anchoring element is inserted through the longitudinal slot into the channel element, the limb deforms while sliding along the flange towards the interior of the channel element, whereby a torque on the anchoring element is induced, which rotates the anchoring element towards a locking position in which it cannot be retracted through the longitudinal slot of the channel element. 1. A channel fastener for fastening an object to an elongate channel element a longitudinal slot defined between flanges , a rigid washer element, having a bearing face;', 'an oblong metal anchoring element having a width and a length, wherein the width is smaller than the length, said anchoring element being located on the side of the washer element where the bearing face is located and having longitudinal end portions;', 'a connecting element which connects the anchoring element to the washer element, while allowing the anchoring element to rotate with respect to the washer element, wherein after a rotation of the anchoring element, the anchoring element is in a locking position; and', 'a torque-inducing element fixed to the anchoring element, the torque-inducing element including at least one resiliently deformable limb arranged substantially offset from the rotational axis of the anchoring element, wherein the at least one resiliently deformable limb in an initial state extends from the anchoring element towards ...

INTERCHANGEABLE GROUND MOUNT SYSTEM

An interchangeable ground mount system comprises (a) a ground mount, (b) at least one post segment, and (c) an interchangeable head. A variety of interchangeable heads can be mounted to one or more post segments, which are inserted into a semi-permanently installed ground mount, typically for lawn and garden use. 1. An interchangeable ground mount system comprising:(a) a ground mount,(b) at least one post segment, and(c) an interchangeable head.2. The interchangeable ground mount system according to claim 1 , wherein the ground mount comprises a top plate claim 1 , a side wall claim 1 , and a wedge.3. The interchangeable ground mount system according to claim 2 , wherein the ground mount further comprises a female hollow and a lip.4. The interchangeable ground mount system according to claim 2 , wherein the top plate lies flush with the ground into which the ground mount is inserted.5. The interchangeable ground mount system according to claim 2 , wherein the top plate has a hole in the middle thereof which can accept the at least one post segment.6. The interchangeable ground mount system according to claim 5 , wherein the hole has a diameter slightly larger than a diameter of the at least one post segment.7. The interchangeable ground mount system according to claim 2 , wherein the side wall is continuous around the entirety of the ground mount.8. The interchangeable ground mount system according to claim 2 , wherein the side wall defines a hollow running through the length of the ground mount from the interface with the top plate to partially extending into the wedge.9. The interchangeable ground mount system according to claim 2 , wherein the wedge comprises a tapered bottom end of the ground mount.10. The interchangeable ground mount system according to claim 3 , wherein the female hollow is located entirely within the wedge.11. The interchangeable ground mount system according to claim 3 , wherein the female hollow is a female screw groove or a flat claim 3 , ...

BOAT TRAILER DEPTH INDICATOR MODULE

A boat trailer depth indicator module and method of installation thereof. The boat trailer depth indicator allows a driver towing a boat trailer to position the boat trailer at an appropriate depth in the water on a boat ramp to launch or recover a boat without the need for an assistant. When the boat trailer is located at an appropriate depth in the water, the boat trailer depth indicator provides a signal to the driver. The signal communicates to the driver and/or the helmsman of the boat, for example, that the boat trailer is sufficiently submerged and ready for launch or recovery of the boat. The boat trailer depth indicator module is independent of vehicle or trailer power and can be installed and adjusted quickly without the use of tools. 1. A boat trailer depth indicator module configured to be removably coupled to a slide rail attached to a boat trailer , the depth indicator module comprising:a submersible enclosure containing an actuation element located within an internal cavity at least partially surrounded by a protective cover, the protective cover configured to allow communication of water into and out of the internal cavity;an indicator arm removably coupled to the submersible enclosure, the indicator arm extending laterally and outwardly from the submersible enclosure, the indicator arm including an indicator at a free end, the indicator configured to provide a visual signal;a power source mounted to and located on the submersible enclosure, the power source selectively powering the indicator; anda mounting bracket connecting and supporting the submersible enclosure and the indicator arm relative to one another, the mounting bracket configured to selectively engage the slide rail to secure the indicator module in a position relative to the slide rail,wherein an amount of water entering the submersible enclosure activates the actuation element and operatively connects the power source to the indicator thereby illuminating the indicator to provide the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETACHABLE HANDLEBARS WITH TAPERED INSERT STRUCTURE

System and method for detachable handlebars. Specifically, the handlebars are independent the bicycle; the handlebar locking shaft may include a tapered first end corresponding to a stem portion configured to receive this tapered end. This, in conjunction with a non-clamping coupling allows a user quickly and simply engage and disengage the handlebars while also preserving a strong connection without the handlebar sliding, rotating, disengaging, or otherwise moving the user in on the bicycle. The embodiment disclosed in accordance with the present invention may generally exploit a key located on the locking shaft and a slot system to axially bias the handlebars into a locked and unlocked positions. This system and method generally avoid the use of compression mechanisms in favor of the tapered first end of the locking shaft of the handlebar portion, where such mechanisms would generally be necessary for the security and easy movement of the handlebars. 1. A detachable handlebar apparatus , comprising: a hollow cylindrical receiver configured to attach to a bicycle, the receiver oriented along an axis;', 'a locking crown positioned proximal a first end of the receiver, wherein the locking crown comprises a central opening, the locking crown further comprising:', 'a receiving shaft extending away from the locking crown towards a second end of the receiver; and', 'at least one locking tooth extending outward from the locking crown;, 'a stem portion comprising a hand grip, positioned at the first end of the handlebar portion;', 'a locking shaft configured to extend from the hand grip along the axis through the stem portion, the locking shaft tapering at a first end, wherein the hollow cylindrical receiver is configured to receive the tapered first end of the locking shaft;', 'a shoulder positioned proximate a locking shaft base and between the bicycle handgrip and the locking shaft, the locking shaft being rotatable about the axis;', 'at least one anti-rotation tab ...

CONNECTING SLEEVE, PUSH-PULL ROD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PUSH-PULL ROD

A connecting sleeve suitable for the production of a push-pull link bar includes a main body, a coupling section which is formed or arranged on the outer circumferential side on the main body, and a through bore, characterized in that the connecting sleeve has a first seal which is arranged at least partially on the outer circumferential side and a second seal which closes at least the through bore. 1. A connecting sleeve suitable for the production of a push-pull link bar , with a main body , a coupling section which is formed or arranged on the outer circumferential side on the main body , and a through bore , wherein the connecting sleeve has a first seal which is arranged at least partially on the outer circumferential side and a second seal which closes at least the through bore.2. The connecting sleeve as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first seal and/or the second seal are/is produced at least partially from an elastic material claim 1 , in particular from rubber and/or a thermoplastic elastomer.3. The connecting sleeve as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first seal is configured as a sealing ring which is arranged so as to run continuously around the outer circumference of the main body.4. The connecting sleeve as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second seal is configured as a plug which has a part which is introduced into the through bore and a part which protrudes out of the through bore.5. The connecting sleeve as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a first opening of the through bore is open claim 1 , and a second opening of the through bore is closed by way of the second seal claim 1 , an access to a coupling point which is preferably configured or arranged on the inner circumferential side being configured claim 1 , in particular claim 1 , by way of the first opening.6. The connecting sleeve as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a maximum external diameter of the second seal is greater than a maximum external diameter of an end section of the main body claim 1 , ...

UNDERCUT ANCHOR, UNDERCUT ANCHOR MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND ANCHORING METHOD

In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides an undercut anchor including an attachment barrel and a cylindrical plug positioned in and moveable in the attachment barrel. The attachment barrel includes a cylindrical body, an outer rim extending outwardly and away from a bottom end of the body, and a plurality of independently pivotable gripping arms extending from a top end of the body. 1. An undercut anchor comprising: (i) a cylindrical body;', '(ii) an outer rim extending outwardly from a bottom end of the body; and', (a) a connector,', '(b) a ramp connected to the connector, and', '(c) a hook connected to the ramp; and, '(iii) a plurality of independently pivotable gripping arms extending from a top end of the body, each gripping arm including], '(a) an attachment barrel including(b) a cylindrical plug positioned in and moveable in the attachment barrel.2. The undercut anchor of claim 1 , wherein the body has internal threads configured to threadably receive a threaded fastener3. The undercut anchor of claim 1 , wherein the outer rim is configured to contact a rim of a wall that defines a hole in a structure.4. The undercut anchor of claim 3 , wherein the outer rim is configured to deform the rim of the wall that defines the hole when the undercut anchor is driven into the hole.5. The undercut anchor of claim 1 , wherein the plug is configured to spread the pivotable gripping arms away from one another.6. The undercut anchor of claim 1 , wherein the pivotable gripping arms are spaced apart to define a plurality of slots with one another and with the top end of the body.7. The undercut anchor of claim 1 , wherein each ramp includes:(a) an outer surface; and(b) an inner sloped surface opposite and diagonal to the outer surface.8. The undercut anchor of claim 1 , wherein each hook includes:(a) a shank; and(b) a barb extending radially from the shank.9. The undercut anchor of claim 8 , wherein the barb is configured to embed into an inner wall that defines ...

Multi-Orientable Strut Channel Support System

A strut channel support system including a first brace, a second brace, and a fastening mechanism connects at least two channel struts in a multi-orientable fashion. The first brace and the second brace both possess a U-shaped channel, a base, a fastener-engagement point, and a strut-engagement point. The base is terminally connected to the U-shaped channel, the fastener-engagement point is centrally integrated into the base, and the strut-attachment feature is integrated into the U-shaped channel. This permits the base to retain the rear portion of a strut channel. The U-shaped channel perimetrically braces the lateral sides of the strut channel. The first brace and the second brace attach to each other via the fastener-engagement point. The fastener-engagement point of the first brace and the fastener-engagement point of the second brace are mechanically coupled to each other. This enables a user to adjust the orientation between at least two strut channels. 1. A strut channel support system comprises:a first brace;a second brace;a fastening mechanism;the first brace and the second brace each comprise a U-shaped channel, a base, a fastener-engagement point, and a strut-attachment feature;the base being terminally connected to the U-shaped channel;the fastener-engagement point being centrally integrated into the base;the strut-attachment feature being integrated into the U-shaped channel;the fastener-engagement point of the first brace and the fastener-engagement point of the second brace being mechanically coupled to each other by the fastening mechanism;the first brace, the second brace, and the fastening mechanism being arranged into a rotational configuration;the base of the first brace being positioned parallel and adjacent to the base of the second brace; andthe base of the first brace and the base of the second brace being pressed against each other by the fastening mechanism.2. The strut channel support system as claimed in comprises:the fastening mechanism ...

Device for and Method of Connecting Two Items Together

A device includes first and second inter-engageable parts, each having a longitudinal axis and a connecting face extending substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis. The first part has an engagement formation extending substantially axially and the second part has a receiving formation extending substantially axially, and in which the engagement formation is receivable. The engagement and receiving formations each includes a substantially helicoidal surface extending at least partially around the longitudinal axis of the respective part of the connector, so that rotation of the parts relative to one another about the longitudinal axes, when the parts are substantially co-axially aligned, so that the connecting faces of the parts face one another in a substantially axial direction, causes engagement of the engagement formation with the corresponding receiving formation. 1. A device including a first part and a second part which are inter-engageable with one another , the first part having a first longitudinal axis and a connecting face which extends substantially transversely to the first longitudinal axis and includes an engagement formation which extends substantially axially , and the second part having a second longitudinal axis and a connecting face which extends substantially transversely to the second longitudinal axis and includes a receiving formation which extends substantially axially and in which the engagement formation of the first part is receivable , wherein each of the engagement formation and the receiving formation includes a substantially helicoidal surface which extends at least partially around the longitudinal axis of the respective part of the device , such that rotation of the two parts relative to one another about the longitudinal axes , when the two parts are substantially co-axially aligned , such that the connecting faces of the two parts face one another in a substantially axial direction , causes engagement of the engagement ...

PISTON BOLT

A piston bolt may include an axial opening and at least one reinforcement rib may be arranged on an inner surface of the opening. The at least one reinforcement rib may be helical in conformation or may include a plurality of reinforcement ribs forming a honeycomb pattern. 1. A piston bolt comprising an axial opening and at least one reinforcement rib arranged on an inner surface of the opening , wherein one of:the at least one reinforcement rib is helical in conformation, orthe at least one reinforcement rib includes a plurality of reinforcement ribs forming a honeycomb pattern.2. The piston bolt according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one reinforcement rib passes in a same direction through the opening.3. The piston bolt according to claim 1 , the at least one reinforcement rib includes at least two helical reinforcement ribs running in opposite directions.4. The piston bolt according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reinforcement ribs includes annular reinforcement ribs and axial reinforcement ribs claim 1 , which intersect and together form the honeycomb pattern.5. The piston bolt according to claim 1 , the plurality of reinforcement ribs forming the honeycomb pattern vary in terms of at least one of height and width over a length of the opening.6. The piston bolt according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one reinforcement rib has one of a trapezoidal claim 1 , a rectangular claim 1 , a circular segment claim 1 , and a sinusoidal cross section.7. The piston bolt according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio of a height of the at least one reinforcement rib to a residual wall thickness of the piston bolt is between 0.1 and 2.0.8. The piston bolt according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio of a height of the at least one reinforcement rib to a width of the reinforcement rib is between 0.1 and 2.0.9. The piston bolt according to claim 1 , wherein one of:the opening is formed as a continuous opening running entirely through the piston bolt, ora middle web is present, ...

MECHANICAL-LOAD BEARING AND ELECTRICALLY ISOLATING MECHANICAL CONNECTION

A hollow body composed of an electrically conducting material and extending longitudinally along an axis is connected at one axial end to a connection element composed of an electrically conducting material and extending along the axis. A first thread is provided on the hollow body at the one axial end running about the axis, while a second thread is provided on the connection element running about the axis, so that the second thread is mechanically supported by the first thread. An insulation-material extent between the first thread and the second thread electrically isolates the hollow body from the connection element. 1. A mechanical-load bearing and electrically isolating mechanical connection , comprising:a hollow body composed of an electrically conducting material and extending longitudinally along an axis;a connection element composed of an electrically conducting material and extending along the axis and connecting to the hollow body at one axial end of the hollow body;a first thread provided on the hollow body at the one axial end and running about the axis;a second thread provided on the connection element and running about the axis, the second thread being mechanically supported by the first thread; andan insulation-material extent fixed between the first thread and the second thread and electrically isolating the hollow body from the connection element.2. The mechanical-load bearing and electrically isolating mechanical connection as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insulation-material extent includes three sub-regions claim 1 , the three sub-regions including two external regions extending about the axis and positioned at axial ends of a central region extending about and along the axis claim 1 , a surface area profile of the central region in a longitudinal section along the axis having at least two profiles at least partially radial in relation to the axis.3. The mechanical-load bearing and electrically isolating mechanical connection as claimed in ...

Assembly for Clamping and Grounding Objects

Assembly for Clamping and Grounding Objects In various representative aspects, an apparatus for clamping and grounding solar panel frames to a mounting rail is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a fastener with an enlarged end, and a shank, with the enlarged end having one or more sharp protrusions that resemble teeth, and a washer with one or more sharp protrusions, and an opening. When installed, the shank is inserted through the opening of the washer, the sharp protrusions of the enlarged end penetrate either the lower or upper surface of the mounting rail and the sharp protrusions of the washer penetrate the other surface of the solar panel frames while at the same time creating a grounding path through the apparatus. 1. An assembly for affixing a first object to a second object and a third object and providing a grounding path between the objects comprising:a. first and second frames each comprising an elongated channel for receiving a solar panel;b. a rail guide; i. a shank extending form an enlarged end such that the shank terminates at an opposite end and the enlarged end further comprises a top and a bottom surface wherein the top surface comprises at least one raised portion for penetrating a surface of the rail guide; and', 'ii. a female member comprising a nut end and a sheath extending from the nut end, the sheath being configured to receive the shank;, 'c. an electrically conductive fastener comprising'} i. a base with a central opening configured to receive the sheath of the female member therethrough;', 'ii. a pair of opposing ears with each respective ear being on an edge of the base of the piercing member such that the pair of ears extend downward in the direction of the enlarged end and act as spacers between the first and second frames; and', 'iii. at least one raised portion adjacent each ear disposed on the edge of the piercing member for penetrating a surface of the first and second frames respectively., 'd. an electrically conductive ...