Abstract: The mounting system and device secures a container, such as a lockable container to a pole. A housing restricts access to the fasteners and other attachments that secure the container to the pole. A unitary fastener, such as a U-bolt, secures the housing to the pole. The two ends of the unitary fastener enter a first section of a rear wall and a second section of the rear wall to attach to the housing at an interior attachment surface. A curvature in the rear wall separates the first section and the second section of the rear wall. The curvature of the rear wall contacts the pole. The housing, the guard plate, and the container cover the fasteners to reduce access to the fasteners.

Abstract: A solar module configured in a frame assembly with multi-configuration attachment member(s), which has locking and unlocking characteristics.

Abstract: In an example, the solar tracker has a clamp assembly that is configured to pivot a torque tube. In an example, the assembly has a support structure configured as a frame having configured by a first anchoring region and a second anchoring region. In an example, the support structure is configured from a thickness of metal material. In an example, the support structure is configured in an upright manner, and has a major plane region. In an example, the assembly has a pivot device configured on the support structure and a torque tube suspending on the pivot device and aligned within an opening of the support and configured to be normal to the plane region. In an example, the torque tube is configured on the pivot device to move about an arc in a first direction or in a second direction such that the first direction is in a direction opposite to the second direction.

Abstract: A flexible device including a plurality of subassemblies, a connector depending from each of the subassemblies, a link connected to the connectors supplying a signal connection between the subassemblies.

Abstract: An apparatus for fastening a pair of gas vessels includes: a plurality of first units formed of a composite material, spaced apart from each other in parallel with each other in a length direction of the gas vessel, and having the pair of gas vessels seated on both sides thereof; a second unit formed of a composite material and extending in the length direction of the gas vessels to integrally connect the plurality of first units; and a plurality of fastening units each of which extending along a circumference of the gas vessels to enclose the gas vessels seated on the first units and having both ends connected to the first units.

Abstract: In an example, the solar tracker has a clamp assembly configured to pivot a torque tube. In an example, the assembly has a support structure configured as a frame having configured by a first and second anchoring region. In an example, the support structure is configured from a thickness of metal material. In an example, the support structure is configured in an upright manner, and has a major plane region. In an example, the assembly has a pivot device configured on the support structure, a torque tube suspending on the pivot device and aligned within an opening of the support, and configured to be normal to the plane region. In an example, the torque tube is configured on the pivot device to move about an arc in a first direction or in a second direction such that the first direction is in a direction opposite to the second direction.

Abstract: In an example, the solar tracker has a clamp assembly configured to pivot a torque tube. In an example, the assembly has a support structure configured as a frame having configured by a first and second anchoring region. In an example, the support structure is configured from a thickness of metal material. In an example, the support structure is configured in an upright manner, and has a major plane region. In an example, the assembly has a pivot device configured on the support structure, a torque tube suspending on the pivot device and aligned within an opening of the support, and configured to be normal to the plane region. In an example, the torque tube is configured on the pivot device to move about an arc in a first direction or in a second direction such that the first direction is in a direction opposite to the second direction.

Abstract: A support ring (36) for an exhaust gas duct system, especially of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, comprises a support element body (40) with a plurality of body segments (46, 48) and with a support arrangement (42) connecting the body segments (46, 48) to one another.

Abstract: A traffic signal mounting bracket for mounting a traffic signal on a post. The mounting bracket has a base, a cable, and a traffic signal attachment portion. The base is spaced apart from the post to maintain separation between the back of the base and the post. The cable is secured against rotation in a channel on the back of the base and extends rearwardly from the back of the base to loop around a post and is clamped between the front of the base and clamping blocks releasably attached thereto.

Abstract: A mounting system for facilitating ordered mating of plural connectors includes a bracket having at least one feature for securing to a pole or wall. A plate is connected to the bracket and includes plural mounting positions. Optional grounding and/or surge arrestors may be included. In a keying embodiment, each mounting position has an inner perimeter shape different than the inner perimeter shapes of the other mounting positions. Each connector of plural first connectors includes a threaded portion holding a first nut with an outer perimeter having a shape unique as compared to the first nuts of other first connectors. The outer perimeter of the first nut seats into one, and only one, of the plural mounting positions of the plate. Optionally, a second plate may be mounted to and spaced from the first plate. The second plate includes plural keyholes which are aligned to the plural mounting positions.

Abstract: A sun tracking solar energy collection system can include torque tubes formed with a plurality of rotatable shafts connected to each other in an end to end fashion. The ends of the shafts can be connected with coupling devices in the form of an integrated coupling flange and mounting devices. The coupling flange can include a mounting surface that extends generally parallel to the axis of rotation of the shaft. Additionally, the coupling flange can include a coupling face that extends generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation, so as to provide a mating face for an adjacent coupling flange to transmit torque from one shaft to another. The mounting flanges can be used to support devices such as solar energy collection devices including photovoltaic modules or other devices.

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a steering column shroud comprising an inner member and an outer member, the inner member being at least partially received within the outer member, a support bracket which is fixed in position relative to a part of the vehicle, the outer member passing between two spaced apart arms of the bracket, and a clamp assembly which includes a cam mechanism movable between a locked position in which the clamp assembly fixes the inner member and outer member in position relative to the support bracket and an unlocked position in which the clamp assembly permits movement of at least one of the inner and outer members relative to the support bracket.

Abstract: A system for tensioning and locking a safety strand to a number of sequentially arranged stanchions is provided. The system includes tensioning means for applying a tensile force to one end of the safety strand when the safety strand is passed through a passage bore of each of the sequentially arranged stanchions and the other end of the safety strand is secured to an immovable object. Locking mechanisms are provided that each include a cable cradle having a receiving channel for receiving a portion of the safety strand, a clamping arrangement for engaging and trapping the portion of the safety strand within the receiving channel, and a device for securing the cable cradle and clamping arrangement to a stanchion. The cable cradle and securing device are configured so that when the cable cradle is secured to the selected stanchion, the receiving channel is in registry with the passage bore.

Abstract: A U-clamp which has an adapter plate attached to the U-clamp to securely mount the U-clamp to a supporting surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to guillotine clamp including a U-bolt mounted on a saddle member. The U-bolt has a concave portion that opposes a corresponding concave portion of the saddle member. At least one curved shim is positioned between the concave portions of the U-bolt and the saddle member to provide both sealing and clamping of a lap joint.

Abstract: A curved pipe is connected to a support surface with a pair of U-bolt assemblies. One assembly supports the vertical portion of the pipe and the other supports the horizontal portion. Each of the U-bolt assemblies has a U-bolt, a clamp bracket, and a support bracket. The support bracket is connected to a support surface. One or both of the assemblies may also include a pair of spade bolts and a hinge for spacing the support plate away from the support surface.

Abstract: A U-bolt is placed around a pipe and bolted to a clamp bracket, and the clamp bracket is bolted to a support plate. A pair of spade bolts are attached to the support plate and a hinge is connected between the ends of the spade bolts. A pair of screw connect the hinge to a support surface. The clamp bracket can be pivoted relative to the support plate, and the hinge can be pivoted relative to the support plate, to allow the pipe to be secured to a support surface at any angle.

Abstract: A method for forming a saddle for a U-bolt clamp assembly which is suitable for clamping together the components of an automotive exhaust system. The method is capable of forming a saddle which exhibits sufficient strength and rigidity in order to generate a clamping load which can reliably join the exhaust components, while also being sufficiently resilient to accommodate variations in pipe size and hardness so as to reliably seal the joint formed by the components. The method of this invention produces a saddle structure which is relatively uncomplicated, and can be manufactured from a one-piece blank utilizing a series of conventional forming operations that offer a relatively low cost manufacturing process suitable for use in mass production.

Abstract: A saddle type pipe clamp that is adjustable to a wide range of pipe sizes includes a saddle portion formed by a pair of complementary saddle elements of channel stock. Each saddle portion includes curved clamping surfaces, and a bolt hole and slot in the closed edge. An elongate threaded rod is provided which is manually bent around a pipe to form a U-bolt. The saddle elements are adjusted to fit the U-bolt, and installed with washers and nuts. The ends of the U-bolt may be trimmed after installation.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for securing a piping system or the like to a support surface. The clamp assembly includes a U-bolt having a flattened interior surface which allows even distribution of the load from clamping on the piping system as the U-bolt is secured to the piping system. The clamp assembly also has a saddle which snaps into place over each threaded leg of the U-bolt and receives the pipe within its web. The saddle has two open cylindrical portions facing in opposite directions which interlock with the threaded legs. Preferably, the entire assembly is non-metallic allowing its use in harsh and corrosive environments.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for reducing all of the common refractive errors, myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism in a reversible fashion and to a device for achieving same. More particularly, this invention relates to a method for reducing or eliminating nearsightedness by flattening the curvature of the cornea and to a method for reducing or eliminating corneal astigmatism by changing the out-of-round shape of the cornea to a round shape. All of the methods utilize a retainer ring permanently placed in the stroma of the cornea, the tensioning of the ring being controlled by a turnbuckle arrangement.

Abstract: A new open end pipe or tube clamp assembly having an exceptionally high strength-to-size ratio which utilizes a U-bolt and a novel saddle member. The saddle is formed by a progressive die of a single piece with no welding and has a top web surface which is severely formed to define a pair of spaced rounded ridges and a depressed central portion achieving high strength and the ridges also serve as nut seats and reduce galling. The side walls of the saddle are centrally depressed to provide narrow contact with the tubing. When the clamp is tightened about a pipe joint high tension stresses force the side members toward each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamp fitting for pipes, wherein the transverse plane (P.sub.1) of symmetry of the strap is offset, with respect to the transverse plane (P.sub.2) of symmetry of the staple, by a distance (d) oriented in the same direction as the one from the bottom of the forks towards their lateral opening.

Abstract: A muffler clamp wherein a retainer (22) is secured to a bracket (20) by nuts (24 and 26). The bracket (22) is provided with sections (38) and the retainer (22) has a flexible central region (40) such that the clamp can be tightly constricted about and secure exhaust system components in a range of sizes.

Abstract: A pipe clamp has a U-bolt with legs each of which is provided with first and second tandemly arranged frustoconical circumferential ribs with planar annular bases that define the distal margins of circumferential grooves in the U-bolt legs, and a C-shaped sheet metal saddle having a hollow body portion with inside edges that are separated by a space less than the maximum width of the body portion. The saddle has circumferentially slit extremities each of which has aligned transverse internal flanges with opposed inner margins that define split circular openings which are dimensioned to permit the flanges to snap around the circumferential ribs and engage in the grooves. The U-bolt and saddle are adapted to loosely encircle a pipe when the flanges are engaged in the first grooves, and are adapted to firmly clamp the pipe when the flanges are engaged in the second grooves.

Abstract: A U-bolt clamp saddle construction is disclosed particularly adapted for applications such as clamping catalytic converter pipe connections requiring a rigid saddle. The saddle clamp is of two-piece welded construction, each piece being formed of sheet steel with a square-sided channel on either side, each piece also having an intermediate web having a semicircular cutout adapted to engage the pipe diameter to be clamped. The outer edges of each of the channels are abutted by positioning the pieces together, which pieces are then welded at weld projections located along the edges and on the web to form a high strength flangeless saddle construction for maximum clearance at installation of the clamp. The square-sided channel allows clearance for weld flash, while enabling standard sized nuts to be used.

Abstract: A single eye clamp adapted to receive a pipe or a pair of telescoped pipes includes a ring body with its end portions being flattened upon one side extending radially outward of the body with the flattened ends in engagement and threaded. An apertured clamp anchor receives the outturned end and a fastener is threaded upon the outturned ends for peripherally contracting the body throughout 360.degree. to secure the ring to the pipe or for securing the pipes together.

Abstract: A saddle or U-bolt clamp is formed from a unitary sheet metal stamping folded to provide hexagonal sleeve formations which receive the legs of the bolt in axially slidable relation. Torque transmitted to the ends of the sleeve formations as the securing nuts are drawn up on the legs of the bolt against the saddle will construct the saddle and U-bolt's bight around the telescoped tubing parts of the exhaust system of vehicles for which such a clamp commonly is used. The heavy duty use for which such clamp is required is permitted even in those critical applications where the transverse profile of the clamp must be substantially reduced or restricted without loss of efficacy and strength of the clamp.

Abstract: A clamp has a split ring with projections extending outwardly from shoulders on the ring. The projections converge towards each other outwardly of the ring and have grooves onto which a nut is threaded. This causes the projections to be moved towards each other thereby closing the gap in the ring, and tightening the clamp. The inward movement of the projections is facilitated by grooves in the shoulders. A rib and projections are provided on the radially inner surface of the ring to facilitate the gripping of a body clamped by the clamp. A strengthening rib and handles are provided on the radially outer surface of the ring. The clamp is simple and secure and can be manufactured cheaply from a plastics material.

Abstract: A clamping member for securing pipe portions of an automobile exhaust system in which the clamping member comprises first and second generally vertically extending end flanges and a generally horizontally extending section intermediate of and interconnecting the first and second end flanges with each of the end flanges having a cut-out portion for reception of a pipe portion to be clamped therein and first and second sleeve portions adjacent opposite sides of the respective end flange for reception of the ends of a U-bolt; wherein the first and second end flanges, the section interconnecting the first and second end flanges, and the sleeve portions are formed from a one-piece blank.

Abstract: A clamp consists of a clamp bolt cooperating with an arcuate saddle which together encircle an article to be clamped, the clamp bolt constituting tightening means for tightening the clamp on the article. The saddle terminates in two tubular portions which receive the bolt and provide respective bearing surfaces for the head and the clamping nut, or the two clamping nuts, depending on the nature of the bolt. The saddle is formed by stamping from a rectangular blank of thin flat sheet metal, the blank being formed into a hollow tube with the longer edges in contact with one another and bent to the necessary arcuate shape, the joint between the longer edges being disposed in the radially inner concave face so that it contacts the article to be clamped.

Abstract: A clamp for securing pipe sections together comprising a saddle portion having a straight back portion, and opposite side portions having semi-circular openings therein. A U-shaped bolt has its ends extending through said back portion with nuts threaded thereon to draw the bolt towards the saddle portion. A radially disposed slot is disposed at the apex of each semi-circular opening to permit said back portion to deflect as said semi-circular openings conform to the perimeter of a pipe as said U-shaped bolt is drawn towards said saddle portion.

Abstract: A new saddle construction for a U-bolt pipe clamp assembly formed from a single blank of sheet steel without welding and including a tubular cross reinforcement rib of preferably triangular cross section spanning the top of the saddle completely between the two bolt receiving housings. The saddle is formed in a progressive die and is adapted in conjunction with its mating U-bolt to indent a circumferential bead in the pipe sections being joined.

Abstract: A U-bolt clamp assembly for securing together the annular overlap of a pair of telescoped engaging pipes having a U-bolt having a semi-circular bight portion terminating in a pair of legs having threaded ends. A saddle plate assembly includes a saddle plate having a concave seat of semi-circular shape and a pair of spaced keys at the upper ends of the saddle plate seat. The saddle plate assembly is apertured at its ends to receive the U-bolt legs. Opposed keyways upon the interior of the legs interlockingly receive the keys. Fasteners upon the U-bolt ends are tightly drawn into compressive engagement drawing together the U-bolt and saddle plate assembly. The U-bolt bight and the concave seat deform both pipes forming concentric annular channels therein and a bead in the outer pipe nested within the channel of the inner pipe so that the U-bolt and saddle are mechanically interlocked with the outer pipe and the pipes are annularly interlocked, secured and sealed throughout 360.degree..

Abstract: A U-bolt saddle clamp is disclosed having a double saddle design, wherein the primary saddle web is centered on the U-bolt axis to provide a substantially complete circular indentation on the coupled pipes to which it is applied in cooperation with the U-bolt. The spaced secondary saddle web functions as a fulcrum for the actuating or primary web and is cut out higher as it does not indent the pipe.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening one member to another includes a holding member with a holding formation, the shape of which is complementary to the shape of the member to be held, and at least one bolt with an axial bore therethrough for receiving the holding member therein. The bolt is screwed into a threaded hole in a located member to apply tension to the holding formation of the holding member to secure the holding member to the member to be held.

Abstract: A saddle member for a saddle clamp is generally U-shaped in cross section. Generally parallel side walls are spaced apart and have arcuate free ends. A base extends between the side walls opposite the free ends, and end walls extend between the side margins of the side walls. The end walls include flanges on the side walls and the base and weldments that extend along substantially the entire lengths of the side-wall flanges to provide end walls that form continuous surfaces with both the side walls and the base.

Abstract: A saddle for a U-bolt clamp is formed of a pair of tubular housings arranged to receive and slide axially upon the legs of a U-bolt having a semicircular bight, with the housings connected by a web portion consisting of a pair of parallel planar sections of sheet steel welded together in full face contact and extending transversely between the housings integral therewith. The upper (bight facing) edge of each planar section is curved as a semicircular recess on the radius of the U-bolt bight. The mid portion of each planar web section is, for its entire length between the tubular housings, embossed with deep ribs to provide web stiffeners materially reinforcing the entire web portion of the saddle.

Abstract: This invention is a muffler clamp device. It comprises a longitudinal base member, the opposite ends of which are upright and formed to seat the muffler sleeve and the connecting tail pipe end. U bolts are provided encircling the muffler sleeve and the connecting tail pipe end at longitudinally spaced planes. The object of this invention is to clamp the muffler sleeve and tail pipe end separately at longitudinally spaced locations to rigidly support the connecting ends relative to each other and relative to the longitudinal base member.

Abstract: A clamp for securing together in locked relationship a pair of telescoped pipes or tubes. The clamp consists of a novel U-bolt having a small radius portion, two outwardly diverging tapered sections and two parallel threaded arms, and a novel saddle member having a semicircular cut-out and being further chamfered adjacent the ends of the semicircular cut-out to define a greater diameter. The assembly when in its loading position will accept a pipe joint of greater outside diameter than the inner diameter of the tightened clamp; and wherein tightening of the clamp initially deforms the pipe joint into an ovaled configuration and impresses a bead thereabout for 360.degree..

Abstract: A saddle clamp comprises a hollow unit saddle body of general U-shape with bottom wall and upturned side walls having opposed substantially semi-circular inner edge portions. End portions of the bottom wall terminate in upturned continuous formed sockets. Edge portions of said side walls and corresponding portions inwardly of said edge portions above said sockets are oppositely inturned defining tubular extensions of said sockets. A U-bolt projects through the tubular extensions, sockets and bottom wall having adjustable fasteners thereon. The inner arcuate edge portions of the saddle define with the U-bolt an internal annular gripping surface extending throughout 360 degrees.

Abstract: A saddle for a U-bolt clamp assembly is disclosed. The saddle is comprised of a single sheet metal member. The member is folded along a line to form a two-layer web portion and a pair of tubular portions. Each of the tubular portions receives a leg of a U-shaped bolt. Each tubular portion is formed of an inner layer of sheet metal which has substantially a 360.degree. circumferential extent and an outer layer bent around the inner layer and which extends around at least a 180.degree. circumferential extent. The outer layer thus serves to hold the saddle in a folded condition without the use of welds.

Abstract: A clamp for securing together in locked relationship a pair of telescoped pipes or tubes. The clamp consists of a novel U-bolt having a swaged flat rim on the inner portion of its bight which reduces the radius of the bight portion, and a novel saddle member having a semicircular cut-out and being further chamfered adjacent the ends of the semicircular cut-out to define a greater diameter. The assembly when in its loading position will accept a pipe joint of greater outside diameter than the inner diameter of the tightened clamp; and wherein tightening of the clamp initially deforms the pipe joint into an ovaled configuration and subsequently returns it to a circular configuration and impresses a bead thereabout for 360.degree..

Abstract: A saddle pipe clamp is disclosed of the type including a U-bolt cooperating with a saddle member receiving the ends of the U-bolt which are adapted to apply a clamping pressure about the periphery of a pipe section by means of a pair of nuts threadably engaging the ends of the U-bolt, drawing the outer portion of the U-bolt towards a radiused inner contour of the saddle member. A folded sheet metal saddle member is constructed from a sheet metal blank folded into a three layer stack and spot welded together to form a unitary clamping saddle member. Formed end sections of the blank provide eyes for receiving the U-bolt ends. The middle layer is formed with a slightly smaller pipe engaging radius so as to act as a pressure ridge for sealingly deforming the pipe sections during clamping of the pipe joints. The outer contour of the saddle member is also radiused to minimize the envelope of the assembled pipe clamp without compromising the rigidity of the saddle member to the clamping forces.

Abstract: U-bolt clamp saddle for pipe joints, such as automobile exhaust pipes, is formed from a stamped sheet metal blank. The saddle includes two mirror-image halves integrally joined and folded along their "bottom" edge. Symmetrical deformations forming the U-bolt sleeves and rigidifying the blank are provided. The sleeves are hexagonal in cross-section. The halves are spot-welded face-to-face after folding.

Abstract: A muffler saddle clamp having a nut-locking action by using the flat of a standard finished hex-nut against a stop formed on the base of saddle clamps.

Abstract: A clamp for heavy-duty use such as in clamping the telescoped tubing parts of exhaust systems of internal combustion engines. The clamp comprises a saddle portion including an arcuate pressure-applying edge adapted to engage the tubing and a conventional U-bolt that is adapted to engage the tubing diametrically opposite the pressure-applying edge of the saddle.The clamp saddle is made up of two very similar sheet metal members that are stamped in a suitable die or dies. Each member has a pair of spaced apart semicylindrical grooves formed therein, one along each opposite end of the member, there being an integral flange extending beyond each groove. One flange is wider than the other. Two of these sheet metal members are engaged face to face and the wider flanges bent over in reversed engagement upon the narrower flange of its opposite member. One of the engaged members has a tab integral with its upper edge that is also bent over into the upper edge of the other member in reversed engagement.

Abstract: A device for clamping tubular members such as an exhaust pipe with a muffler, wherein interengaging telescoped portions are clamped together by saddle members having semicircular portions adapted to apply circumferential pressure uniformly about the telescoped portions by means of a square U-bolt.

Abstract: A muffler clamp of the type utilized to interconnect telescoping tubular cylindrical members employing U-bolt and saddle. The saddle is formed of a single sheet metal plate folded back upon itself at a rear edge wherein the superimposed portions together define a saddle having a concave, semi-cylindrical, clamping edge and lateral edges. Recesses are formed in the portions to define openings for receiving the legs of the U-bolt. The lateral edges of the saddle are welded with a continuous bead to maintain the saddle assembly.

Abstract: A saddle for a U-bolt clamp formed with two similar sheet metal half sections spot welded together in face-to-face relation. The upper central portion of the web of the clamp is formed with a semicircular recess to accommodate one-half of the periphery of the joint between telescoped tubes. At laterally opposite sides thereof the saddle is formed with parallel upright tubular portions adapted to slideably receive the legs of a U-bolt which surrounds the other half of the tube joint. The lower edge of the saddle, and optionally the edge of the semicircular recess, is formed with reinforcement flanges turned outwardly in opposite directions from the plane of the web of the saddle.