Abstract: A plate-to-plate connecting structure includes a first plate piece and a second plate piece. The first plate piece and the second plate piece have a first concave/convex connecting side and a second concave/convex connecting side connected with a corresponding concave/convex means; the first concave/convex connecting side has a first top edge and a second bottom edge, and the second concave/convex connecting side has a second top edge and a second bottom edge; the first top edge and the first bottom edge have top concave parts and bottom concave parts; the second top edge and the second bottom edge have top convex parts and bottom convex parts; the top convex parts are protruded into the corresponding top concave parts for forming a mutual blocking status; and the bottom convex parts are protruded into the corresponding bottom concave parts for forming the mutual blocking status.

Abstract: In order to provide a connecting device for connecting two components, which is simple to manufacture and enables a stable and reliable connection of the two components, it is proposed that the connecting device comprises a main body which comprises a receiving channel extending through the main body for accommodating a fixing element, wherein the receiving channel is preferably accessible at one end by way of an insertion opening of the main body and/or preferably at a (further) end by way of a fixing opening of the main body, wherein the main body preferably further comprises an actuating opening that is different from the insertion opening and/or the fixing opening, by way of which in particular the fixing element arranged in the receiving channel is preferably accessible for the actuation thereof.

Abstract: In an assembly for connecting an adapter shaft to a shaft in a force-fitting manner using a clamping ring, the clamping ring is mounted on the adapter shaft, the shaft is inserted into the adapter shaft, the clamping ring has a radially uninterrupted threaded bore, into which a screw part is screwed, in particular a threaded pin, which exerts pressure on the adapter shaft. A cylinder bolt is accommodated in a first, in particular radially directed, recess of the clamping ring, which projects radially inward into a second, in particular radially directed, recess introduced into the adapter shaft, in particular projects into it, especially in order to form a protection against loss and an anti-rotation protection acting in the axial direction and in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A wood rail-to-metal post bracket assembly comprised of two galvanized carriage bolts and nuts; four pieces punched and press-formed from sheet metal; two pieces formed as pipe clamping mechanisms, and two pieces formed as rail brackets. The pipe clamping mechanisms and the rail brackets connecting the respective wood fence rails to an associated elongated pipe member.

Abstract: A wire strand attachment clip including a wire catch that defines a wire strand receiving and holding area configured to receive a wire strand, and a plurality of attachment arms connected to and extending from the wire catch that are dimensionally and biasingly configured to be positioned on a support post to attach the wire strand to that support post such that the attachment arms engage multiple surfaces of the support post.

Abstract: In the above embodiment, the second leg distal end may be shaped to directly enter the slot, the distal end being aligned in a direction parallel and offset relative to the longitudinal cable axis. Also in the above embodiment, the first leg distal end may be shaped as an inverted U-shaped hook, the U-shaped hook being perpendicular and offset relative to the longitudinal cable axis and at least part of the post wall beneath the slot fits within the U-shaped hook once the hanger reaches the final seated position. The end shapes noted above are provided by way of example only and should not be seen as limiting.

Abstract: A journal bearing for centering a misaligned pin is disclosed. The journal bearing includes an outer bushing defining an outer bore. The outer bore is offset with respect to an axis of rotation of the journal bearing by a misalignment distance. The misalignment distance represents a distance between the axis of rotation of the journal bearing and a center axis of the misaligned pin. The journal bearing further includes an inner bushing defining an inner bore. The inner bore is offset with respect to the axis of rotation of the journal bearing by the misalignment distance. The inner bushing is seated within the outer bore of the outer bushing. The inner bushing and the outer bushing are both configured to rotate relative to one another to center an inner periphery of the inner bushing around the misaligned pin.

Abstract: A method for producing a shaft-hub connection in which a shaft component and a hub component are placed into a joined state in the form of a frictional shaft-hub connection. The shaft component has a toothed region having teeth with a height H, and the hub component has a mating toothed region having a mating region internal diameter d. The hub component is pushed onto the shaft component in a longitudinal direction to produce the frictional shaft-hub connection and in the process geometrically reproduces the toothed region in the mating toothed region. The mating toothed region passes over a cylindrical centering region with an outer diameter D before coming into contact with the toothed region. The outer diameter D is at most 0.2 mm and at least 0.005 mm smaller than the mating region inner diameter d. The centering region has a length L greater than 1 mm.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates systems and methods involving movable/adjustable guardrails. An example system includes at least one rotating mount having a lower weldment rotatably coupled to an upper weldment. The lower weldment is coupled to a walking surface. The system also includes a guardrail weldment coupled to the upper weldment of the at least one rotating mount. The system additionally includes an actuator configured to controllably adjust a configuration of the guardrail weldment between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration with respect to the walking surface. In some embodiments, the system could include a remote unit configured to control a position of the actuator. For example, the remote unit could include a wired remote controller having a user interface and at least one button.

Abstract: A set including a first panel, a second panel and a mechanical locking device for locking the first panel to the second panel, wherein the first panel includes a first edge surface and a first panel surface, the second panel includes a second edge surface and a second panel surface, the first edge surface is facing the second panel surface in a locked position of the first and the second panel, the mechanical locking device includes an edge groove at the second edge surface, a flexible tongue positioned in the edge groove, a rod-shaped element at the first edge surface and an insertion groove at the second panel surface extending from the second panel surface to the edge groove, the rod-shaped element is configured to be inserted into the insertion groove and the rod-shaped element includes a recess.

Abstract: Furniture carcass formed from panels assembled edge to edge by means of a groove (21) and loose tongue (11) assembly, a first (10) and a second panel (20) being joined by the edge of the first panel (10) hearing against the inner side (20a) of the second panel (20). The first panel (10) comprises a loose tongue (11), and the second panel (20) comprises, along the edge of its inner side (20a), a recess (21), complementary in shape to that of the edge with the bearing surface (15), a longitudinal assembly groove (21), complementary in shape to that of the tongue (11), and, beyond the groove (21), a bearing surface (25), recessed relative to the plane of its inner side (20a), for receiving the edge tearing surface (15). The assembly groove (21) has a bottom surface (22) and a small bearing surface (24) joined by a truncated concave ridge (27) and the loose tongue (11) has a complementary truncated ridge (17).

Abstract: A double connector for butt-connecting two components includes a guide bolt having a respective bolt section tapering in the direction of each bolt end on both sides of a middle bolt section. Two spreading sockets are movably guided on the guide bolt and which in each case can be pushed together from an outer socket end position toward the middle bolt section into a mounted position. The two spreading sockets are latched against being pushed back, wherein the spreading sockets each have at least one spreading tab which is expanded outwardly via the guide bolt in the mounted position.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a portable fencing system that provides for easy and versatile positioning and removal. In one aspect, the portable fencing system includes sleeves that are pre-positioned in the ground so as to define a predetermined boundary suitable for a particular repetitive use. In another aspect, a portable fencing system that is without pre-positioned sleeves is described, which is more suitable for applications where the insertion of semi-permanent sleeves is impracticable, or where added positioning flexibility is desired.

Abstract: A modular cover panel including two or more cover panels that cover a parapet or barrier along a roadway. Multiple cover segments may overlap one another to form the modular cover panel and each cover panel is individually hung or suspended by brackets affixed to the parapet. Each cover segment has one more surfaces intersecting with other to cover the parapet and a top surface that overhangs a top surface of the parapet. A cable may be disposed through a slot of a hanging bracket and a pin may secure the cable thereby providing a mechanical attachment to the assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a railing assembly further comprised of a top and bottom rail separated by balusters. The balusters are connected to one another by means of spacers, which are in turn connected to both the top and bottom rails by means of a snap-fit connection. A method of assembly of the rail assembly is also disclosed, comprised of snap-fitting the spacers to the top and bottom rails and installing the balusters in between pairs of adjacent spacers, and repeating this process for a given length of the top and bottom rails.

Abstract: A fastener unit and related method for securing a board to a support is provided. The fastener unit includes a spacer block, a grip element extending from the spacer block and configured to fit in and engage a groove of the board, and one or more resilient compression elements extending from the spacer block. The one or more resilient compression elements can be a joist leg configured to engage a joist, or it can be vertically compressible toward a first plane that is transverse to a vertical axis of the spacer block so that portions of it can compress from an open mode to a compressed mode and fit within, then forcibly expand within the groove, thereby securing the spacer block in a position adjacent the groove to establish a gap between the board and another board. A related method of use also is provided.

Abstract: A single shear attachment device with an eccentric axis and an eccentric sleeve, a mechanical assembly including such a device and an assembling process. The attachment device includes an eccentric axis as well as an eccentric sleeve intended to be mounted on the eccentric axis in order to correct, by an appropriate positioning in rotation of the eccentric sleeve on the eccentric axis, the possible clearance between superposed circular holes of mechanical components that have to be linked together by means of the attachment device, the attachment device also includes blocking means configured to be able to block in rotation the eccentric axis and the eccentric sleeve, said attachment device thus allowing to generate a quick and clear attachment, that is able to correct clearances locally.

Abstract: The socket assembly has a housing with an inner bore which extends from a first end to a second end. A ball portion of a ball stud is received in the inner bore. A backing bearing is disposed in the inner bore and presents a curved bearing surface in surface-to-surface contact with the ball portion. A first spring biases the backing bearing against the ball portion. The socket assembly also includes an exit bearing with a cylindrical portion that is in contact with an equator of the ball portion and a semi-spherical portion that is in surface-to-surface contact with an opposite hemisphere from the first bearing surface. A second spring biases the exit bearing into a predetermined location established by the housing. The exit bearing is movable from the predetermined location in a direction towards the second end of the housing against a biasing force of the second spring.

Abstract: A retaining member is described. The retaining member forms part of a stanchion of a barrier assembly. The retaining member includes an undulating open channel extending completely through the retaining member. The channel is adapted, in use, to retain a flexible elongate member (e.g., a rope or cord) and to restrain movement of the flexible elongate member relative to the retaining member.

Abstract: A modular block toy and kit that includes a male cubic unit piece having a plurality of faces with a male node extending from each respective face of the plurality of faces, and a female piece having a plurality of faces and corners formed by three intersecting faces, the female piece having a female component formed on a respective face of each of the plurality of faces that is sized and shaped to receive a respective male node enabling connection using any side of the female piece and any side of the male piece, and in which all sides of the female and male pieces with the snapping and interlock design are identical, enabling the pieces to be snapped together using any side of the female or male piece to achieve build out indefinitely in any direction.