Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting objects to other objects is provided to enable easy installation and removal of accessories, such as saddlebags, to a motorcycle. The apparatus enables accessories to be installed and removed quickly and easily in the minimum amount of time with the minimum amount of tools by providing a mounting recess in a bolt and engaging a second bolt therein to mount the accessory.

Abstract: A fastening system is provided for fastening a first structural component to a second structural component for use especially in the motor vehicle industry, which has at least one fastening screw, a corresponding first preassembly thread on the first structural component, in which the fastening screw is fastened after the preassembly and a fastening thread on the first structural component or the second structural component for fixing the first structural component to the second structural component by the fastening screw, whereby this screw, after fixing, is fastened in the associated fastening thread, whereby the fastening screw has at least one front threaded area arranged on the free end of the screw shank and a second area adjacent to the screw head, whereby this is provided with a plastic coating, into which a thread corresponding to the preassembly thread is incorporated only when the fastening screw is screwed into the preassembly thread.

Abstract: A joint with a pin (1) comprising an inner member (2), a center member (6), a housing body (8) and a flange ring (12) arranged in one another via rolling bearings (4,5,10,13,14,18,19,20) for pivoting or rotating about their rotational axis (3,7,15) which advantageously create a rolling bearing-mounted joint which has a high rigidity and a comparatively low frictional and pivoting resistance useful for achieving a high positioning precision in machine tools of a hexapod system.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a low observable fastener for use with a panel structure having a panel bore formed therein. The panel structure has a RAM panel layer formed thereon. The RAM panel layer has a RAM panel layer bore formed therethrough aligned with the panel bore. The RAM panel layer bore defines an inner surface. The fastener is provided with a fastener head disposable within the panel bore. The fastener head has a tool engagement recess formed therein. The fastener is further provided with a RAM treatment layer disposed upon the fastener head. The RAM treatment layer has a fastener access bore aligned with the tool engagement recess of the fastener head. The RAM treatment layer further has a cylindrical outer surface sized and configured to be concentrically received by the inner surface of the RAM panel layer.

Abstract: A rod anchor is threadedly connected to a tension rod. The rod anchor includes an anchor head having a threaded first bore hole formed therein, and a sealing nut attached to the anchor head in sealing relationship therewith. The sealing member forms a second bore hole axially aligned with the first bore hole, whereby a threaded end of the tension rod extends through the second bore hole and into threaded engagement with the first bore hole. The sealing nut includes sealing material forming a seal between the sealing nut and the tension rod.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a device for attaching a polygonal baluster end to a handrail or base. This device includes a connector which is generally cylindrical. This connector also defines an internal axial channel having a polygonal cross-section. The axial channel is adapted to receive the polygonal baluster end.

Abstract: A connection is provided for the sections of a separable guide tube and of a drive shaft disposed therein. Shaft sections of the drive shaft are interlockingly coupled together, wherein the ends of the shaft sections interengage one another. One of the shaft sections has an insertion end having a rotationally symmetrical non-circular cross-sectional configuration. A drive sleeve is coaxially secured to the other shaft section and has a coupling cross-sectional configuration that corresponds to the insertion end. Which is introduceable into the driving sleeve. An axial introduction adapter is provided on the driving sleeve and has at least one inwardly projecting introduction ramp, which extends over an angle of curvature between two adjacent large diameters of the coupling cross-sectional configuration of the driving sleeve. The introduction ramp includes an axially decreasing ramp surface that forms a shoulder for the insertion end.

Abstract: A bracket for coupling a first member to a second member having an opening for receiving the first member. The bracket is generally “U” shaped and has a first leg and a second leg such when the legs are spaced apart the first leg engages the first member and the second leg engages the second member to couple the first and second members together.

Abstract: Provided is a metal clip to facilitate the inserting work. A metal clip for fixing a shaftlike member to a mount member having a through hole is constructed in such structure that a U-shaped slit is formed in an open shape in the body and that at outer edges of two side pieces defining the U-shaped slit elastic legs are provided for pushing the two side pieces up away from a surface of the mount member around the through hole, whereby the two side pieces can be inserted into a small-diameter groove of the shaftlike member while keeping the two side pieces up away from the surface of the mount member.

Abstract: A pivot connector for a stroller frame includes a mounting seat formed with elongated slots, a pivot plate disposed in and pivoted to the mounting seat, an operating member straddling over the mounting seat, a locking pin mounted on the operating member and extending through the elongated slots, and a biasing spring for biasing the operating member away from the mounting seat. The pivot plate is formed with a locking groove that can be registered selectively with the elongated slots when the pivot plate is pivoted. The locking pin is movable to rear slot portions of the elongated slots when the operating member is moved toward the mounting seat, wherein the locking pin is extendible into and out of the locking groove.

Abstract: A spool for coupling a fence picket to a support member. The spool comprises a generally cylindrical body having an opening extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body such that the picket may be passed through the cylindrical body at the opening. The spool is sized to fit within the support member to guide the rotation between the picket and the support member.

Abstract: An anchor assembly for an end terminal assembly of a highway guardrail system to enhance the safety of a vehicle impacting either the rail face of the associated guardrail or an end of the guardrail facing oncoming traffic. The guardrail system may have a folded beam type guardrail mounted on a plurality of posts adjacent to the side of a highway. An anchor assembly is provided as part of the end terminal assembly to provide tension support as desired for the guardrail during rail face impacts and a cable anchor bracket which releases from the guardrail during a head on impact with the end of the guardrail. Also, a universal strut is provided between a first post and a second post at the end of the guardrail as part of the anchor assembly. The universal strut can be used with either a left or right lateral offset between the first post and the second post relative to the guardrail.

Abstract: A device for eliminating vibrations in motor vehicles, more particularly vibrations occurring in the steering wheel rim, includes a fastening plate and a vibratory body which is elastically connected to the fastening plate. An element is provided for limiting the amplitudes of vibration of the vibratory body, this element being coated with a vibration-damping material and being able to abut at a counter clement. The counter element is provided with a rough surface in a region of contact with the element.

Abstract: A roller assembly for releasably latching a roller to a drive shaft in which a cylindrical roller body has an internal bore and a one-way clutch through which the drive shaft protrudes into a recess within the cylindrical roller body, the recess retaining a spring that engages the drive shaft, and a cap having a cam fixedly rotates about the cylindrical roller body so that the cam engages and urges the spring outward releasing the drive shaft.

Abstract: The object matter of the present invention is a swivel joint (1) mounted in the ceiling area of two hinge-linked vehicles having an arm (50) arranged on one of the vehicles, whereas the end of said arm may be rotatably seized by a claw (8), the claw (8) having two guide rods (10, 20) arranged in an angle relative to each other for the connection with the other vehicle, whereas the guide rods (10, 20) may be adjusted in length.

Abstract: The invention relates to a retainer clip or latch attached to a fence post, such as a plastic fence post, for use in electric fences, that can be used with different types of fence strand members, and that is operated by hand to permit easy securement and removal of the fence strand members. The clip includes first and second portions which are hingedly attached together at one end and are releasably engageable with each other at the opposite end. The clip defines a loop at one end for holding an elongate fence strand member, such as wire, and an elongated area for holding a broader fence strand members, such as electric tape. The loop and elongated area are separated by a finger which extends from the second portion and into a notch in the first portion. The clips can be directly attached to a head portion of a T-shaped fence post at spaced locations along its length.

Abstract: A circlip (8) comprises a band of material forming an incomplete ring, and has curved bearing surfaces (10, 11) at opposite ends of the major transverse dimension of the band. The major transverse dimension is generally oriented at less than 90°, and preferably a small acute angle &agr;, to the central axis A of the ring in the unstressed state of the circlip (8).

Abstract: A clip element for removably attaching a protective cover to a linear bearing is disclosed. The clip element can be mounted on either the fixed support or the movable carriage of the linear bearing and comprises a resilient arm extending in spaced relationship to the component. The spacing is sized to receive an end of the cover inserted beneath the arm. The arm is resiliently attached to a mounting plate which facilitates mounting of the arm onto the bearing. The arm is resiliently biased toward the plate to removably retain the cover when it is inserted beneath the arm. Clip elements for use on the carriage are joined by elongated connecting members which extend between the mounting plates and position the clip elements at each end of the carriage. Clip elements are attached to the linear bearing by means of fasteners or double sided adhesive tape.

Abstract: In the mounting of working parts, especially the vehicle's axles, it is difficult to weld on the female threaded parts. To overcome this problem, the female threaded part is configured as an internally threaded stud. This stud is passed through a bore disposed in the lower flange of the beam. A flange fixedly attached to the stud is spot-welding to a cage whose walls are spot-welded to the upper and lower flanges of the beam. The welding procedure is thereby greatly simplified.

Abstract: A selectively closable and releasable connecting device for connecting a sports shoe and an item of sports equipment, has a baseplate for fixedly mounting to the item of sports equipment and on which the shoe sole can be supported and locked. The shoe being provided with lateral grooves for receiving a pair of locking elements of the connecting device, which lie rigidly and fixedly diametrically opposite each other on the baseplate with respect to a central pivot for the shoe. The device has a second pair of locking elements which likewise lie diametrically opposite one another and are rotatably connected to the baseplate via a gear mechanism having a driving element with a driver which protrudes, with respect to the supporting surface of the baseplate, for activation by the shoe, in the baseplate. The baseplate is further provided with a gear mechanism locking element which locks the gear mechanism in the closed position.