Abstract: The invention relates to a hose coupling comprising a clip consisting of at least two semi-cylindrical cups (1a, 1b) enclosing the hose and a clamping lever (3) which via a bolt (4) is articulated on the free peripheral end of one of the semi-cylindrical cups (1a, 1b). To create a force-fit connection between the hose and a sleeve (8) inserted into same, the clamping lever can be connected to the other free peripheral end of the corresponding semi-cylindrical cup (1a or 1b) via a closing spring (6). The clamping jaw (1) can be fixed on the sleeve (8) in an axial direction by means of a flange which is mounted on said sleeve (8) in such a way that it cannot be axially displaced. The aim of the invention is to provide such a hose coupling which has a simple structure, is economical to produce and can be used as quick-release coupling for corrugated flexible hose.

Abstract: A flexible clamp comprising a plurality of plastics links each link being a snap-fit with the next adjacent link thereby permitting a user to alter the length of the chain by the addition or subtraction of one or more links, and means for latching the free ends of the chain together.

Abstract: The clasp comprises a coupling element with which the cheek plate elements adjacent to a closed position and comprising a coupling bolt for a closing device can be provisionally connected. The coupling element is a bracket which is mounted at its one end so that it can pivot on the coupling bolt of the one cheek plate element and which can be connected by its other end to the other cheek plate element in such a manner that this other end is movably mounted in the coupled position on the other cheek plate element.

Abstract: A clamp for cylindrical objects uses a plurality of split-rings, each of which has a first half-ring and a second half-ring. Each first half-ring is hingedly coupled to a corresponding second half-ring at a hinge point. Means, coupled to each first half-ring at a distance from the hinge point, are coupled to a control assembly. The control assembly is operated to apply one of a pulling force to each first half-ring to simultaneously open each of the split-rings, or a pushing force to each first half-ring to simultaneously close each of the split-rings.

Abstract: A tube holder, particularly for holding a protective tube for cables on a robot, with two mutually articulated half-shells closable by a lever provided with a spring clip, is characterized in that on either side of the lever are formed radially extending protective ribs, which cover the circumferential contour of the lever in the closed position thereof

Abstract: A multi-purpose utility pole clamp capable of supporting overhead lines or cables and adhering any of a variety of fixtures to a utility pole without the need for a traditional through-bolt fastening mechanism. The utility pole clamp of the present invention includes an electrically conductive band member for placement about the circumference of the utility pole, a locking mechanism for resiliently biasing the band member against the utility pole to thereby fixedly yet flexibly secure the band member to the utility pole, and a mounting block having at least one receiving aperture for rigidly coupling any of a variety of utility pole fixtures to the band member.

Abstract: An over-center load binding apparatus for interconnecting two tension members and tightening them towards one another, which includes a yoke, a first tension member pivotally connected to the yoke, an elongated pivot arm having a first end pivotally connected to the yoke, a second tension member connected to a second end of the elongated pivot arm, whereby the elongated pivot arm adapted to be pivotal between an open position and a closed position in which the second end thereof to which the second tension member is connected, will pass arcuately around the first tension member to an over dead-center position, a lever arm connectable to the yoke for forcibly pivoting the yoke to dispose the elongated pivot arm in the closed position, a latch for latching the elongated pivot arm in the closed position, and a key lock mechanism incorporated within the yoke for locking the latch while the latch is latching the elongated pivot arm in the closed position.

Abstract: A device for handling or storing bundled items such as electrical cords or cables is provided by using a handcuff-like element having jaws that self-sustain an open position while the bundled item is inserted therein and which traverse a fixed path or trajectory to close on the bundled item. The device may also be used handling or storing key rings, belts, fabrics such as napkins, jewelry, shopping bags, and plantings, among other applications.

Abstract: Latch arrangements for mounting on a first housing section to secure the first housing section to a second housing section are provided. The arrangements are particularly well adapted for utilization with air cleaner housings. Several designs described comprise bent wire arrangements having a first handle segment formed from a single piece of bent wire, and a latch or hook segment formed from a second piece of bent wire. Preferred configurations for utilization with plastic housing sections, are provided. An alternate latch arrangement, comprising a single molded latch member, is also provided.

Abstract: An adjustable massage chair includes a chest support and a seat hingeably mounted to the outer ends of front and rear arcuate arms, respectively, that telescopically extend out the front and rear ends, respectively, of a stationary arcuate arm. A pair of clamps attached to the ends of the stationary arcuate arm lock the front and rear arcuate arms in their selected positions. A face support is hingeably attached to the top edge of the chest support, and is pivotable and movable fore-and-aft relative to the plane of the chest support. An arm support is hingeably attached to the lower side of the chest support, and is also slidably adjustable relative thereto. The face and chest supports are also slidably adjustable together relative to the end of the front arcuate arm. A pair of locking arms attached to the chest support lock it a selected position. A leg support is positioned between the chest support and the stationary arcuate arm. The hinged supports are all independently adjustable in tilt.

Abstract: A latch assembly (20) for securing opposed catches (24), (24') is provided. The latch includes a housing (32); a stationary center link (34); first and second elongated links (36, 38); first and second intermediate links (40, 42); and first, second, and middle crosspins (44), (46), (48). The housing includes opposed upright side walls (52), (54) each including first and second cam slots (58), (60). The center link includes an upright slot (56). The first and second elongated links each include distal and proximal ends (70), (74) and (68), (72). The distal ends each include a hook (22), (22'). Each elongated link further includes an L-shaped slot (86), (88) located between the link's distal and proximal ends. The first and second intermediate links each include distal and proximal ends (92), (96) and (90), (94).

Abstract: The invention provides a back support for supporting a mattress on a bed having a bed base. The back support comprising a generally rectangular frame, a plurality of strap fittings and a corresponding plurality of individually adjustable straps. The generally rectangular frame have side members. The plurality of strap fittings are arrangable along the side members of said frame. The corresponding plurality of individually adjustable straps are attachable to said strap fittings to extend laterally between said side members (i.e. extending laterally of the mattress in use) for supporting the mattress. The back support is adapted to be placed onto the bed base to lie between the bed base and the mattress.

Abstract: A quick relief mechanism including a sleeve having an external circumferential groove and a locking ring located on the sleeve and sized to seat in the groove. The locking ring is split at one location to provide split-end portions, and a rotatable clamping device is provided with a recess for receiving the split-end portions. The recess has narrow and wide dimensions that serve to engage and disengage the split-end portions of the locking ring to effect closing of the locking ring in the circumferential groove when the clamping device is rotated to present a narrow dimension to the split-end portions, and to open the locking ring when the wide dimension of the elongated slot is presented to the split-end portions.

Abstract: A toggle latch for releasably fastening and tensioning a closure band said latch comprising, a first member (20) for connection to an end of said band, a second member (22) for connection with the other end of said band, a lever (24) hingedly connected adjacent a proximal end with said second member (22) and a link member (27) hingedly interconnecting said first member (20) and said lever (24) and being joined to said lever (24) at a point spaced apart from said proximal end, said lever being movable between a first open position in which the extent of said lever (24) diverges from said band and a second closed position in which said lever (24) and link member (27) nestably overlay said first and second members (20, 22) to draw said first member (20) toward said second member (22).

Abstract: A portable power tool light for mounting to a portable power tool and method of using the portable power tool light are provided and preferably include a belt shaped to detachably mount to and surround a distal portion of a portable power tool. A portable power tool preferably has a power tool main body and a handle connected to and extending outwardly from the main body. The belt includes a fastener for securely fastening the belt to the outer surface of a distal portion of a portable power tool. Flexible lighting means preferably is connected to the belt and extends outwardly therefrom toward a distal portion of a power tool for flexibly positioning a light source to direct radiation from the light source toward an object for using the power tool thereon to thereby illuminate the object for increasing visibility of the object to the user of the power tool.

Abstract: A framing system (10) including three-dimensional structural members (12, 14) formed from planar panels (16) having their edges removably secured together by provisions (48) including a slide connector (66) which receives lugs (52) slideably received in and abutting with latches (56). The panels (16) include interconnect ports (22) having integral, concentric tubes (24). The exterior faces (18) of the structural members (12, 14) are abutted together, with the structural members (12, 14) being clamped by a clamping band (28) having a central wall (30) abutting with the tubes (24) and first and second side walls (32, 34) abutting with the free faces (25) of the tubes (24). In the preferred form, the clamping band (28) is split and is removably locatable in the ports (22) by being distortable into a helical shape by flex notches (40, 42) formed in the side walls (32, 34).

Abstract: Simplified hook closure for a sport boot including an elastic means for returning into a position pressed against the shell of the boot. The hook closure has at least one element, such as a lever made out of flexible metal wire in the form of an open buckle whose lateral arms are of unequal lengths of a value "X", the curved ends of the said arms being affixed in corresponding holes formed on another element, such as a base, on which it is mounted. By virtue of the offset "X" of the curved ends of the element, any pivoting of the latter generates a certain elastic deformation of its arms, which automatically return to their initial position as soon as the lever is released thus assuring the elastic return function.

Abstract: A framing system (10) is disclosed including three-dimensional structural members (12, 14) formed from planar panels (16) having their edges removably secured together by provisions (48) including slide connectors (66, 174) which receive lugs (52) slideably received in and abutting with latches (56). The panels (16) include interconnect ports (22) having integral, concentric tubes (24). The exterior faces (18) of the structural members (12, 14) are abutted together, with the structural members (12, 14) being clamped by a clamp (28) having a central wall (30) abutting with the tubes (24) and first and second side walls (32, 34) abutting with the free faces (25) of the tubes (24). Relative rotation is prevented between the clamp (28) and the structural members (12, 14) by detents (44) formed in the clamp (28) which are received in notches (26) formed in the free face (25) of the tubes (24).

Abstract: An adjustable length ski pole includes two telescopically fitted together ski pole halves, and a clamp disposed about the joint between the two pole halves. The clamp includes a resilient tubular member having an annular sidewall which defines a cylindrical bore, where the sidewall is formed with a longitudinally extending gap to allow the tubular member to be selectively biased to reduce the gap width and thus the diameter of the bore, or to enlarge the gap width and thus the diameter of the bore. The gap defines first and second opposing sidewall edges having coaxial first and second openings respectively.

Abstract: A self-locking tensioning bar usable for tightening a cord utilized to encircle a relatively large object, such tensioning bar being elongate and having first and second ends, with a longitudinally disposed slot disposed in the first end. A spaced pair of holes for receiving the cord are disposed in an offset relationship in the bar, with one of the cord-receiving holes located near the outer end of the slot, and consequently near the first end of the tensioning bar. One end of the cord is secured in the one cord-receiving hole, with the cord then extending around the relatively large object, and thence back through the other cord-receiving hole. The cord is brought to an initial degree of tension while the bar is residing in a substantially perpendicular relationship to the object, with the first end of the bar closely adjacent the large object, following which the cord is then anchored to maintain such initial degree of tension.

Abstract: A manually releasable, toggle-type fastener is provided for use, in place of the conventional bolt-and-nut fastener that is normally used to secure together the adjacent, aligned, bolt lugs formed on the ends of curved segments which form a circular pipe coupling. The fastener includes a first pin part fitted into the bolt hole of a first lug, and a second pin part fitted into the bolt hole of the second lug. A lever is pivotally connected to the first pin part for swinging into a locked position adjacent its segment and for swinging into an unlocked position away from its segment. The lever has an end to which a clamp member is releasibly secured. The clamp extends along the lugs and has an end which engages the second lug and which carries the second pin part for securing the lugs together. The fastener may be made in different sizes to fit different size bolt lugs on different size couplings.

Abstract: A manually releasable, toggle-type fastener is provided for use, in place of the conventional bolt and nut fastener, used to secure together the adjacent bolt lugs formed on the ends of curved segments which form a circular pipe coupling. The fastener includes a pin of a shape and size to fit into the aligned bolt holes of the lugs, in place of a conventional bolt, and a lever pivotally connected to one end of the pin for swinging into a locked position adjacent its segment and into an unlocked position away from its segment. The lever has a hook-like formation on its end to which a wire-like loop is secured. The loop extends around the sides of the pin and the sides of the bolt lugs to be fastened together and has an opposite end engaging both the pin and the adjacent surface of the segment for securing the lugs together and for being restrained from release by the pin itself.

Abstract: A latching holder for engaging an article comprises first and second co-acting members (1,2) which define a recess (8) for receiving an article. The members (1,2) are pivotally engaged together on one side of the recess (8). The first and second members have releasable co-acting cam means (11,29) on the opposite side of the recess, the cam means being operated to lock the first and second co-acting members together. A locking arm (20) is preferably used to operate the cam means. The holder has particular utility in holding the RF (radio frequency) aerial of a helicopter to the tail boom.

Abstract: A clamping device for clamping a protective hood on a clamping collar of an angle grinder has, a clamping strap which has ends and is clampable together in the region of the ends, a clamping lever having one end and being pivotable at the one end about a pivot axis in respect of one of the ends of the clamping strap, and a transmission member which is engaged by the clamping lever and which engages at a distance from the clamping lever another of the ends of the clamping strap and during clamping brings the ends of the clamping strap nearer to one another. The transmission member, the clamping member, and the ends of the clamping strap form a toggle-lever device which during clamping contracts the clamping strap in the region of the ends of the clamping strap in a manner essentially free of any bending moment.

Abstract: A quick release clamp having two crescent halves coupled at one end by a hinge and a spreader spring at the opposite end. A cam follower is coupled to the spring end of the crescent halves and configured to receive a handle. A handle, containing a cam configured to engage the cam follower, which when parallel to the hinge does not engage the cam and the clamp is open, and when rotated a quarter turn engages the cam and closes the clamp.

Abstract: A scaffold coupler is actuated by an over-center lever mechanism. The scaffold coupler, which is of resilient plastics, includes a hand lever 13 which is hinged to a jaw 12 that closes upon a base member 11 to clamp tight a scaffolding tube 15. A hook member 14 hinged to the lever 13 engages with a lip 19 of the member 11 so that depression of the lever 13 urges the jaw 12 hard onto the tube 15 and actuates the clamping mechanism by pulling the hook-hinge 22 through `over-center` alignment with the lever-jaw hinge 21 and the hook-lip engagement `hinge` 23. The base-jaw surface 17 subtends more than 180 degrees to snap fit with the tube 15, and opening of the closure jaw 12 is limited by a projection 20 (or otherwise, FIG. 7 ) for support of the tube 15 (FIG. 2). Closing of the jaw 12 may be tripped by entry of the tube 15 (FIG. 6 ), and the jaws may be abrasive-surfaced (FIG. 5 ) to improve grip. The lever 13 may be selectively locked in the actuated condition (FIGS.

Abstract: A corner joint of a chassis of a cart which, positioned at each of the four corners of said chassis, connects frames on two sides that constitutes the chassis at a right angle. The corner joint comprises cylindrical parts formed with insert openings wherein the frame members are inserted for connection, a cylindrical part having a vertical through hole at the outer corner where said two cylindrical parts meet, and a caster attachment part which, provided in the plane defined and enclosed by said cylindrical parts that join each other at a right angle, connects the cylindrical parts at the mid-height thereof and which has the same configuration on the top and the bottom surfaces thereof.

Abstract: A spring-loaded coupling device for releasably interconnecting confronting ends of first and second fluid carrying conduits is provided. A pair of symmetrical arcuate coupling halves are pivotally jointed together at first adjacent ends for circumferentially surrounding the conduit ends. A latch is mounted adjacent the opposite end of one of the halves. This latch includes a flange having a slot opening outwardly and an outwardly extending flat spring lock terminating in an end surface. A toggle is provided which has a first end pivotally mounted adjacent the opposite end of the other of the halves, and has a second end extendable longitudinally beyond the opposite end of the first of the halves. The toggle includes a locking pin adjacent the second end of the toggle and engageable with the slot when the coupling halves are closed around the sleeve and has a spring urging the toggle to pivot in a direction to move the locking pin into the slot.

Abstract: A snap-on clamp for securing a conduit includes an open-ended loop having interlocking clamping portions at each end. One clamping portion includes a plurality of teeth arrayed on the outer surface thereof and the other clamping portion comprises a first arm pivotally mounted on the band and extending toward the one clamping portion and a clamp arm pivotally mounted adjacent the free end of the first arm and extending backwardly toward the pivotal end thereof and having at least one tooth complementary with the teeth on the one clamping portion and engageable therewith. The first and clamp arms are movable into an overcenter clamped position when the teeth and the clamp arm are engaged in the teeth on the one clamping portion and the first arm is pivoted toward the one clamping portion.

Abstract: A fire hose clamp has two flexible straps permanently connected at their upper ends by a pivotal lever and detachably connected at their lower ends by means of a pawl and ratchet assembly.

Abstract: An arrangement for closing a cable socket for connecting and branching cables, particularly telecommunication cables. The arrangement includes a longitudinally divided socket pipe and closing sections which each have an undercut and limit the longitudinal division. The arrangement also includes a closure which engages the undercuts and extends over the closing sections. The closure is a gripping closure which includes a cover member and a gripping stirrup, wherein the cover member has at one longitudinal side thereof a claw for engaging behind one of the closing sections. At the other longitudinal side of the cover member, the gripping stirrup is pivotally mounted and forms in the pivoted state a claw for engaging behind the other closing section. When the gripping stirrup is pivoted beyond a dead center position, the longitudinal edges of the socket pipe are pressed together.

Abstract: A molding assembly comprising a molding apparatus defining a mold cavity, a fill gun communicating with the mold cavity, and a clamp assembly mounted on the molding apparatus for clampingly engaging the fill gun.

Abstract: A band assembly for effecting a seal particularly adapted for use in establishing a joint between a sewer pipe and a reinforced concrete manhole riser. The seal is affected by a tapered elastomeric tubular connector boot and a clamping band member that expands one end of the boot into the surface of the riser wall. The band assembly comprises a clamping band and a separate toggle expander. The clamping band includes separated end sections that capture the ends of the toggle expander. When the toggle expander is forced into an expanded position, the clamping band forces the connector boot into contact with the manhole riser. The clamping band includes stiffening lips and the toggle expander also incudes stiffening lips to provide a rigid structure. In one embodiment a tab overlies the end sections in the space of the clamping band and the space therebetween to further improve the evenness of the sealing force applied to the connector boot.

Abstract: A circumferential safety latch clamp for securing a pair of pipe members together operated by a lever actuator wherein a lever is pivotally mounted upon one end of the clamp band positionable between a latch position and an open position having portions releasably engagable with an anchor mounted on the other end to draw the band ends toward each other. A retainer assembly limits movement of the lever in the opening direction to a safety release position whereby the lever portions maintain engagement with the anchor limiting displacement of the band ends away from each other allowing partial expansion of the clamp band.

Abstract: An overcenter clamp comprises a flexible band having a hinge end and a hooked end. The hooked end is adapted to grasp a margin of a first member. The overcenter clamp further comprises a lever arm hingedly connected to the hinge end. The lever arm has a handle and a pivot link. The pivot link has an end adapted for insertion into a socket in a second member. This enables the first and second members to be clamped together by grasping the margin with the hooked end, inserting the pivot link into the socket, and rotating the handle away from the band to a point wherein the band is tensioned and bears upon the second member. The overcenter clamp includes a retainer connected to the band adjacent the hinge end. The retainer is engageable with the lever arm to resist rotation of the lever arm with respect to the band when the lever arm is in an open position wherein the angle between the lever arm and band is sufficient so that, when the hooked end grasps the margin, the pivot link is away from the socket.

Abstract: A device for coupling the peripheral flanges of a pair of pipes comprising a pair of retaining members, each having a V-shaped groove for receiving a portion of the peripheral flanges of the pipes. The retaining members are pivotally coupled at one of their ends by a single hinge and releasably coupled at their opposite ends by an over-center latch mechanism. The over-center latch mechanism employs a compression bolt and nut to maintain a low profile. The over-center latch mechanism also has primary and secondary link members, the latter preventing the coupling from completely separating should the primary link members fail.

Abstract: A joinder of thermoplastic pipes. Current is passed through a coil disposed between the pipes while a clamp is applied to the joinder. The clamp exerts a prevailing force. The coil is rotatable to facilitate alignment of its leads. The current from a power supply is preferably applied for the same time period for all joinder sizes, the current being adjusted to provide correct heat for various sizes.

Abstract: Rigid shell ski boot (1) comprising a quick-tightening, quick-release foot-retaining system operable by means of a lever (9) that is angularly pivotable about an axis of articulation (15) into two extreme positions that correspond to tightening and release, respectively. The lever (9) controls an assembly composed of a threaded sleeve (6) and a nut (7) joined to an element (8) for support of a skier's foot through a movable cam (10) that forms part of the lever (9). The relative position of the cam (10), which is a function of the angular position of the lever (9), determines the position of the sleeve-nut (6, 7) assembly and either grips or release the foot.

Abstract: An improved clip device provides releasable retention of an accessory object to a primary object. The storage clip comprises a shaped clasp member having a jaw portion for secure engagement of a mounting strap, a body portion adjacent said jaw portion, a shoulder portion adjacent said body portion, and terminates in a tab portion adjacent said shoulder portion. The jaw, body, and shoulder portions are each configured to form an obtuse angle relative to its adjacent portion, and in the direction of said mounting strap, thereby defining a void or cavity between the clasp member and the mounting strap. The terminating tab portion preferably forms an angle relative to the adjacent shoulder portion and away from the mounting strap, providing a manually engageable surface for lifting the clasp member away from the mounting strap.

Abstract: A load binder includes a lever and a clevis each being connected to respective securing members for securing to a load or a tie member such as a chain or a rope. Each of the securing members includes a retaining member for retaining a swivel bolt. The swivel bolts are cast in one piece with a head and a shaft. The retaining members are also cast with an opening of suitable size and shape to receive the heads of their respective swivel bolts. While the retaining members are still at an elevated temperature from the casting process, the head of the swivel bolt is inserted through the respective openings and the retaining members are then deformed while at an elevated temperature to capture the respective heads of the swivel bolts.

Abstract: The invention, of toggle principle to hold and join two tubes or shafts, has 3 main parts, which do not wear, have great strength which can be increased by increasing the width of its 3 parts, which can be attached together by adhesive and two flexible rubber strips. It can be dynamically balanced to connect rotating shafts. It can be self-adjustable when its band is corrugated spring steel. It has many advantages and is suitable for many more applications than conventional clamps. It is a universal clamp, simple, easy to manufacture, economical, and can be used over and over again.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection coupling for fixing thin-walled hoses on a hose nipple. In the outer circumference of the hose nipple is formed an annular groove into which is pressed the hose pushed onto the hose nipple by means of a collar compressed by the coupling bolt lever lock, said bolt lever lock being fixed rotatably around an axis at said collar, said collar comprising a portion formed of a helical spring. The invention is characterized in that(a) a portion of said collar is formed of a half shell (4) comprising a central internal squeezed circumferential bead,(b) bolt lever lock (5) is articulated at one hand to half shell (4) and on the other hand to helical spring (6),(c) the length of helical spring (6) and the location of its fixing points (11, 13) at half shell (4) and at bolt lever lock (5) is adapted to an uninterrupted compression in closed condition also in the range of bolt lever lock (5).

Abstract: A safety clamp system for securing the lever arms of a quick connect coupling to prevent the accidental movement of the arms which would cause a failure of the coupling mechanism for two coupling pipes. Once the pipes have been joined by a standard quick connect coupling, the clamp of the present invention is positioned to encircle the lever arms and hold them down secure against the body of the coupling. The safety clamp is separate from the coupling mechanism and is itself not an aid in the joining of the pipes. The clamp arms encircle approximately 270 degrees of the pipes circumference, making contact only at a few points about the coupling's periphery, some of the contact being flat, face-to-face surface area engagement with some "L" shaped hooking, and utilizes a resilient spring biasing hooking mechanism to prevent the separate, pipe coupling mechanism from accidently becoming undone but allowing relatively easily disengagement of the clamp from the coupling when so desired.

Abstract: A collar that fits on the bar of a barbell to prevent weights from sliding off the bar. Two semi-circular sections of the collar are hinged together at one end of the sections to permit closure of the sections about the bar and a toggle linkage is mounted on the other ends of the section to hold the collar closed about the bar. Neoprene pads are affixed to the inner peripheries of the sections to grip the bar and prevent movement of weights thereon when the collar is mounted on the bar. The collar can be mounted on the bar or removed therefrom without moving the collar over the end of the bar so that weights can be placed on the bar while the collar is in place and subsequently secured by moving the collar and a weight can be removed from the bar by moving the collar to a position in which the weight is between the collar and the end of the bar prior to moving the weight off the end of the bar.

Abstract: A serial printer comprises a carriage (21) which is movable parallel to a platen roller (11) and on which are mounted a character carrying disc (28) having a flexible blades, a stepping motor (26) for selecting the character to be printed, and a striker hammer (30, 31). The carriage is slidable on a cylindrical guide (17) and is provided with a pair of slider members (62, 63) which co-operate with a fixed bar (18) that is parallel to the guide (17) and to the platen roller (11). Mounted on the fixed bar (18) at the left-hand side of the printer is a key (70) which can co-operate with the slider members (62, 63) of the carriage to disconnect them from the bar (18) and to permit the carriage (21) to be swung down so that the character carrying disc (28) can be easily removed and replaced.

Abstract: A rope or cable connection is made between first and second lengths of rope or cable by a clamp device including an upper jaw member and a lower jaw member which are hinged together. The upper jaw member defines an open ended engagement slot through which the lengths of cable or rope extend. The jaw members may be pivoted apart to an open position, or alternatively, pivoted together to a closed position. When in the closed position, the open end of the slot is bridged by the lower jaw member and the lengths of rope or cable are compressed within the slot. A latch means holds the upper and lower jaw members in their closed position while permitting quick attachment or disengagement of the clamp device without the need for tools. Slot inserts may also be provided with the clamp device which are dimensioned to be received within the slot. The slot inserts permit cable or rope lengths of different diameters to be clamped together.

Abstract: A toggle clamp having first and second clamping members pivotally connected together for receiving objects to be clamped therebetween; a handle pivotally mounted with respect to one of the clamping members; a bail including a force generating member where the bail is so mounted with respect to the handle that upon movement of the handle from a first position to a second position, the force generating member is moved to a first position to generate a force for clamping the objects together with a first clamping force; and, a member, upon weakening or failure of the force generating means, which permits movement of the force generating member to a second position where the objects remain clamped together with a force less than that of the first clamping force whereby a fail-safe operation is provided.

Abstract: The unit comprises a collar defining a bearing surface (13) for the lever, a fixing device such as a rivet (24) which also constitutes the journal on which the lever (25) is mounted, and an elastically yieldable washer (23). The collar defines also a cavity (16) for a member constituting an abutment for a cable sheath and may be provided with a rapid fixing device.

Abstract: A load binder having a shortened handle with means to receive and interlock with a separate extension member, which is also adaptable to release the load binder.

Abstract: A tube securing mechanism for retaining a resilient tube on a rigid tube connector, for use in a patient breathing circuit of a respirator. In one embodiment of the invention, the tube securing mechanism is a clamp (22) having a circular band (30) with a peripheral break in it, and two integral arcuate portions (32 and 34) hinged to the band and to each other, to form a toggle mechanism by means of which the clamp is opened and closed. A pair of integral teeth (50) on the band and another pair (52) on one of the arcuate portions of the clamp, engage each other to protect the hinges of the clamp from unnecessary stress. In another embodiment of the invention, a tube (10) has two internal annular features (64 and 66) that are complementary to corresponding annular features (60 and 62) on a connector (12'), to hold the tube more securely on the connector.