Abstract: A cable holder for aircraft comprising a cable receiver section and a main body. The main body is provided with a fastening section to be placed on a surface. The cable holder is essentially made of plastic. In this way, a cable holder is provided, which is easy to manufacture cost-effectively and may be attached to surfaces of greatly varying dimensions.

Abstract: A framing bracket is provided. The framing bracket includes a frame having a leg extending from a support arm. The framing bracket also includes a locking bracket attached to one end of the frame and an anchoring bracket attached to a second end of the frame. The locking bracket is affixed to the frame at a non-normal angle relative to a longitudinal axis extending through the leg such that the locking bracket is locked to a framing member of a building and the anchoring bracket supports the second end of the leg against the framing member when the framing bracket is removably attached to the framing member and the framing bracket is in a locked position.

Abstract: A mounting construction (1) for suspended loads (L) has a support connector part (3, 3?) with a fastener device having a pivot element socket (4) and having an associated pivot nut (5), pivotably fixable in at least one pivot plane (1a, 1b), having an inside thread (6). The pivot element socket (4) has a guide slot (8) along a first pivot plane (1b) having a width (B) corresponding to a cross-section of a threaded rod (7) capable of passing therethrough. The pivot nut (5) and a marginal zone (9) arranged on both sides of the guide slot (8) each form guide surfaces (10a, 10b) that are saddle shaped.

Abstract: A suspension clamping holder is designed for use with a supporting structure. The supporting structure may have a first region and a another region extending from the first region at an angle. The first region has a holding portion, which is used to support the weight of the holder any load carried by the holder. The holder is capable of being suspended from the supporting structure. A holding element on one end of the holder is suspended from the supporting structure and a clamping slider is connected releasably with the bar region of the supporting structure. The clamping slider is capable of being fixedly clamped onto the bar region and the holder is capable of being locked on the supporting structure without any necessary screws.

Abstract: A series of various structural steel forged angled L shaped brackets and various steel joining plates for effecting a bolted connection between various new structural lumber members consisting of horizontal beam/vertical column/horizontal rim joists members/horizontal joist beam in various framed structure includes a latitudinal connecting portion and a longitudinal connecting portion. The various embodiments of the forged angled L shaped brackets and various steel joining plates are particularly useful in the context of upgrading or reinforcing existing structures connections at the horizontal beam/vertical column/horizontal rim joists members interfaces in various existing lumber framed structures. The structural steel forged angled L shaped brackets and steel joining plates can be used in various new lumber frame constructions. Also, the structural steel forged angled L shaped brackets and steel joining plates have various proviso features on the manufacturing process and specifications on the embodiments.

Abstract: Embodiments of door protectors are described. One typical embodiment comprises front and rear corrugated cardboard panels that are draped over a door by way of one or more pieces of saddle tape that join the panels along their respective top edges. Note: need to mention the Edge Tape and its function, as well. A plurality of folds, perforations and cutouts are provided on the faces of the panels to permit access to the door's hardware. Accordingly, the door can be operated in a traditional manner while providing impact and damage protection to the door. In variations, the rear faces of the panels that contact the door's surfaces are lined or coated with non-abrasive material, such as EPE foam, a towel liner, or a non-abrasive coating. The panels include a plurality of widthwise folds that permit the door protector to be folded for transport and storage.

Abstract: A bracket in combination with a boat surface for holding a boat accessory on a boat includes a boat surface, a mounting plate having a first side and a second side, a slotted exterior surface extending through the first side and defined by raised portions on either side thereof, each of the raised portions having an opening therethrough, a plurality of connectors, wherein each one of the connectors extends through one of each the openings to connect the mounting plate to the boat surface, wherein the boat surface and the slotted surface and raised portions define a slotted area therebetween, and a support plate having a first end configured to be removably received and retained in the slotted area in a manner which provides a second end of the support plate to operably connect an accessory.

Abstract: A preformed hanger rod stiffening clip that improves the strength and stability of hanger rods to withstand compression forces. Precisely positioned screw holes enable the clamping legs of the clip to close completely when the fastening assembly is tightened. Washers on each side of the respective clamping legs deform the legs tightly around the stiffening member and the hanger rod which is disposed between the stiffening member and fastening assembly. It has been found that hole placement for a screw that is used to tighten the apparatus onto the hanger rod and stiffening member is critical. Misalignment of position of the screw openings greater than or equal to 0.001 inches results in a clip that will fail standard AISC compression tests.

Abstract: An energy absorbing anchor for securing a child safety seat to a mounting portion of a vehicle and coupling to a tether of the child safety seat is provided. The energy absorbing anchor comprises a bracket including a first end having a tether coupling portion, and a tapered hole having a wide portion adjacent to the first end and a narrow portion opposite to the first end; and a protrusion extending through the tapered hole to secure the bracket to the mounting portion of the vehicle wherein the protrusion is positioned to be adjacent to the wide portion of the tapered hole and wherein the narrow portion of the tapered hole is narrower than a width of the protrusion; wherein, when the bracket is pulled in tension, the protrusion is drawn along a length of the tapered hole towards the narrower portion, thereby deforming a portion of walls of the tapered hole to widen the tapered hole, the walls of tapered hole being configured to increasingly absorb energy as a width of the tapered hole decreases.

Abstract: A main beam of a container semi-trailer provided with the joint, and the connecting method thereof. The joint is used to connect a main beam and has a first connecting plate connected to the main beam; a second and a third connecting plate secured to the same side of the first connecting plate and spaced apart to each other; and a fourth connecting plate slantingly connected between the second and third connecting plates.

Abstract: A suspension structure for a ceiling fan is primarily composed of an L-shape plastic seat and a bracket, wherein by abutting a right-angle inner surface of the L-shape plastic seat on a right-angle portion of a beam, and then by transfixing screws into the bracket and the L-shape plastic seat to fix the seat under the beam, the bracket can be used to hang a ceiling fan. The L-shape plastic seat can be temporarily fixed under the beam conveniently, by the thorns of L-shape locking device, so as to facilitate the assembling and to enhance a structural intensity.

Abstract: A bracket for holding accessories on a boat includes a pair of mounting plates which are laterally spaced apart from one another and interconnected by a plurality of threaded screws and wing nuts, wherein the mounting plates have a set of aligned open through surfaces through which the screws extend and are retained by the nuts. Connected between the plates to the screw are a set of interconnecting plates which form a slot therebetween to removably receive a support plate which is configured to attach to an accessory. Each screw has a plastic sleeve thereabout serving as a spacer between one of the mounting plates and the remaining interconnecting plates and wherein each spacer is approximately the width of a rail of a boat.

Abstract: A clamp holder to be suspended in an opening of vertical. The clamp holder includes a cantilever beam, a pillar, and a clamp slider. The cantilever beam is vertically at the beam end on an upper end of the pillar, on the back of the pillar. A beam extension is angled upward from the beam on the front of the pillar. A clamp slider, in a U-shape is on a free leg end vertically at a lower end of the pillar. A beam-like holding element is molded onto a free end of the beam extension. A cuboid support element is molded onto the free end of the holding element, with a cuboid transverse surface of the holding element placed in front of the pillar, and is angled upward from the support element molding. The support element has a mutual relationship with a cuboid pressure element. The latter is positioned removably attached to the support element. The pressure element has a receiver region with a chamber open to the base and the cover faces of the pressure element.

Abstract: The invention is a two-piece surgical cord holder with the first unit thereof being in the shape of nearly a right angle with the other unit thereof thereof polysided with three horizontally inclined sides, three vertically inclined sides, a plurality of threaded through holes in the first of the vertically inclined sides for receipt through one of them and a through hole in either leg of the first unit of a first turning screw component serving to hold the fully assembled cord holder fast to the lateral side of a tabletop portion of a surgical operating table and a threaded hole in the first of the three horizontally inclined sides for receipt of a second turning screw component serving to hold the fully assembled cord holder fast to the bottom side of the tabletop portion of the table.

Abstract: A beam anchor safety device for use by workers wearing a lanyard for attachment to the device for preventing falls from elevated locations. The safety device includes an elongate round bar and a pair of L-shaped members affixed to the bar adjacent opposite ends thereof for releasably and slideably connecting the device to a flanged beam. Preferably both of the L-shaped members are moveable along the bar. A lanyard attachment portion is carried by the bar between the L-shaped members and circular washers surround said bar on either side of the lanyard attachment means for rolling engagement with the beam for assisting the sliding of the device along the beam. The elongated bar has a plurality of spaced apart grooves formed in the outer surface thereof and the L-shaped members include means for creating an interference fit with a selected one of the grooves to thereby secure the L-shaped member at a desired position on said bar.

Abstract: An overhang falsework for supporting a debris shield on an outward side of an I-beam used in an overhead frame structure comprises an elongated base member extending in a longitudinal direction transverse to the I-beam between an inner end and an outer end wherein said outer end is on the outward side of the I-beam. The falsework further includes a clamp connected to the member between the inner and outer ends for selectively securing the falsework to the I-beam in an installed condition on the I-beam. The base member has a multi-component construction including a metal component extending between the inner and outer ends and a non-metal or wooden component extending at least partially between the inner and outer ends which is secured to the metal component. The non-metal or wooden layer provides a medium for nailing or screwing a horizontal panel portion or base sheet of the debris shield to the falsework, and the metal layer provides support.

Abstract: A holding device for securing a shoe element of a pipeline section includes at least two claw members (11.1, 11.2; 61) each having a claw section (31) for engaging around a support edge (127.1, 127.2), a bearing section (32) adjoining the claw section (31) for supporting the claw member (11.1, 11.2; 61) on an outer side of the support (3), and a flange section (21; 62; 118.1, 118.2); and includes a plurality of holding-down members (12.1, 12.2; 51; 71; 81; 91; 101; 119.1, 119.2), with at least one of the holding-down members being secured on each of the at least two claw members and being formed as a separate part securable on the flange section (21; 62; 118.1, 118.2) of the claw member with a fastening element.

Abstract: An overhang falsework for supporting a debris shield on an outward side of an I-beam used in an overhead frame structure comprises an elongated base member extending in a longitudinal direction transverse to the I-beam between an inner end and an outer end wherein said outer end is on the outward side of the I-beam. The falsework further includes a clamp connected to the member between the inner and outer ends for selectively securing the falsework to the I-beam in an installed condition on the I-beam. The base member has a multi-component construction including a metal component extending between the inner and outer ends and a non-metal or wooden component extending at least partially between the inner and outer ends which is secured to the metal component. The non-metal or wooden layer provides a medium for nailing or screwing a horizontal panel portion or base sheet of the debris shield to the falsework, and the metal layer provides support.

Abstract: A clamping system (10/110) for holding, supporting or lifting a heavy work piece (200; e.g. a pipe section of pipe line of hundreds of pounds) located below a girder (100) using rigging (210) attached to the clamp at attachment openings (27/37, 127/137) equally spaced from the center-line web (103) of the girder, which clamping system is attached to opposed, side edges of the top flange member (102) of the girder (vis-a-vis the bottom flange member 101), or in a second embodiment (FIGS. 9+) to either the top or the bottom. In the second embodiment a straight bar (150) with a series of spaced, locking cavities (151a/b) is used in place of the threaded rod, threaded engagement of the first embodiment, with the cavities working with spring-biased pin latches on the side gripping elements. When used on the bottom flange, a slidable, load supporting, centrally located accessory (160) is used.

Abstract: Stiffener apparatus for stabilizing a hanger rod includes a clamp having a mechanical fastener extending through openings formed in spaced clamp segments. The clamp is constructed of deformable material so that the clamp segments bend into engaged with a stiffener member extending along the hanger rod. Tightening of the mechanical fastener urges the stiffener member into tight engagement with the hanger rod.

Abstract: A system for anchoring a lifeline includes a support member for the lifeline. The support member includes a first connector to attach the support member to a first type of anchorage. The system preferably further includes at least one adapter having a second connector to attach the adapter to a second type of anchorage. The adapter includes an anchorage of the first type to which the support member can be attached.

Abstract: An overhanging form system for attachment to a support structure is disclosed. The support structure includes an upper portion and a lower portion, and the overhanging form system comprises a pair of spaced apart hangers, with each of the hangers being adapted to engage the upper portion of the support structure. A pair of frames are provided, with each of the frames having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of each frame engages a corresponding one of the hangers, the second portion of each frame is adapted to engage the lower portion of the support structure. Each of the frames further includes a first leg and a second leg, with the first leg having an inner end disposed adjacent the first portion of the frame and an outer end disposed outwardly from the first portion of the frame. The second leg extends from the second portion of the frame to engage the outer end of the first leg. A plurality of stiffeners are provided.

Abstract: According to the invention, the device comprises two end parts (7, 8), each of which has a bearing face (10) for resting on said flat support (3) and which can be assembled to each other by a sliding connection with marked positions (9, 13, 14). The cradle of said device for accommodating the elongate objects (2) transversely to said flat support (3) consists of two half-cradles (11) respectively carried by the two parts (7, 8). The latter comprise means (12) for catching onto the side edges (5, 6) of the flat support (3).

Abstract: An enclosure for electronic and/or electrical components is disclosed, including a housing having a rear wall and longitudinally extending side walls. A longitudinally extending track is provided which includes a base leg and a pair of branch legs extending laterally therefrom. Each of the laterally extending legs is spaced apart by a gap from at least one side wall of the housing. A mounting bracket is slidable to and fro along the track, the bracket including at least one leg in sliding contact with a bearing region of the track and at least one opening for receipt therein of a fastener. The opening is positioned to direct the fastener inserted therein into engagement with a fastener engaging region of the track, whereby the at least one leg of the bracket bears against the bearing region of the track to prevent movement of the bracket relative to the track.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for flexibly fastening a thermally stressed component (2), especially in an internal combustion engine, with a fastening member (12) for receiving the component (2). In order ensure both a secure fastening of the component (2) and a compensation of longitudinal expansions of the component (2) it is provided that the fastening member (12) comprises at least one clamp bracket (4), with at least one rollable intermediate member (5) being disposed between the clamp bracket (4) and the component (2).

Abstract: A corner bracket comprising of two matching components held together by two bolts wherein as the two bolts are tightened, the two matching components will be urged toward each other thereby securely gripping a planar surface that is inserted between them. Another bolt is inserted through an opening in the second component through a threaded hole in the first component and protrudes into a hole in the first component where the vertical supporting member is inserted. The bolt will securely lock the corner bracket with the planar surface to the vertical supporting member inserted through the hole in the first component. The advantage of the present invention is that the force of the grip on the planar surface can be adjusted independently of the force of the grip on the vertical supporting member. Another advantage of the present invention is that the corner bracket can be used to secure a variety of planar surfaces with a relative large range of thickness.

Abstract: A rack includes vertical columns and horizontal beams and connecting clips that connect accessories, such as roller tracks, to the horizontal beams. The connecting clips are connected to the beams by inserting arms of the clips into slots of the beams and pivoting the clips into position. Then attachments are mounted to the clips.

Abstract: Stiffener apparatus for stabilizing a hanger rod includes a clamp, a plate and an elongated stiffener member. The plate has an indented portion receiving a hanger rod and maintaining the hanger rod at a fixed location relative to the stiffener apparatus when clamped in place.

Abstract: The invention relates to suspensions for trucks and trailers and to systems for clamping an axle housing to a combination suspension support member and spring in such a way that the axle housing is clamped and compressed uniformly on all four sides whereby there is no appreciable tendency for the axle housing to collapse or become deformed so as to require frequent retorquing of the clamping bolts. The system uses interfitting bottom and top axle housing wraps. The bottom axle wrap has upwardly extending sides engaging opposite sides of the axle housing either directly or against interfitting downward extensions on the top axle housing wrap. Vertical clamping bolts cause the upwardly extending sides on the bottom wrap to press inwardly against the sides of the axle housing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a self-closing bracket (20) for use in mounting an object, such as a perch guard, on elevated structures, such as power lines. The self-closing bracket (20) has an upper member (24) and a lower member (28). The lower member (28) is rotatably connected to the upper member (24) and has a closure member (60) that extends into the interior of the bracket (20) when the bracket (20) is in an open position. As the bracket (20) is moved towards the object to be clamped, the lower member (28) pivots relative to the upper member (24) as the closure member (60) engages the object to be clamped, thereby urging the bracket (20) to an at least partially closed position.

Abstract: A twist lock attachment system for attaching a fixture having a sheet metal mounting plate that is part of a sheet metal housing to a structural support. The exemplary fixture disclosed is a lighting fixture attached to a wiring conduit. The mounting plate has a generally circular mounting aperture. A twist lock bushing includes a tubular body correspondingly generally circular in cross section. The mounting plate and the twist lock bushing releasably engage each other by relative movement to insert the tubular body into the mounting aperture with the mounting plate and the bushing angularly oriented in an insertion and removal position with reference to each other, followed by rotation of the mounting plate and the twist lock bushing relative to each other to an installed position.

Abstract: An overhang bracket for preventing the discharge of debris from a structure which contains a bracket deck integrally connected to a bracket frame. The bracket deck and bracket frame preferably each has a length of from about 4 to about 15 feet. The bracket deck is preferably substantially L-shaped, with a horizontal and vertical surface disposed vis-a-vis each other at an angle of from about 60 to about 150 degrees; and it has a load capacity of from about 50 to about 1,000 pounds. The bracket frame contains at least two triangular braces. The bracket deck and/or the bracket frame contains an orifice which extends inwardly.

Abstract: A fixture bracket suspension assembly is mounted directly to a drop ceiling runner. The runner has a stem and a base wall with a pair of flanges extending out from the stem in a generally inverted T shape. The flanges are adapted to support ceiling tiles and the stem has cross member positioning slots located along its length. The bracket assembly comprises a screw and a bracket. The screw has a head portion and a stem portion for supporting a suspension wire adapted to be mounted to a fixture. The bracket has a base plate with an opening through which the screw stem portion passes. The base plate has a top surface for supporting the screw head adjacent the base wall of the runner. The bracket has two pair of spaced apart opposing legs.

Abstract: A support for supporting items from an open stud wall or from an A-frame step ladder. The support includes a pair of spaced, parallel crossbars, and a support arm that interconnects the crossbar substantially at their centers and extends outwardly therefrom to define a supporting surface for supporting one or more spools of electrical wire, for convenient unreeling of household wiring during home construction. Various forms of adapters can be provided to permit unreeling wire from a spool supported for rotation about a vertical axis or horizontal axis, and for supporting other items such as tools, workbench surfaces, drawing tables, and the like. The support is of simple form, is easy to use, and is versatile to adapt to different wall and ladder sizes.

Abstract: The invention is related to a supporting structure, especially for attachment to a robot arm and for securing tools, such as clamping, gripping and suction devices or other equipment such as valves, sensors and the like. The supporting structure is formed of not less than two shaped bars and of at least one clamping member. The clamping member conforms to the profile of the bars and is formed of at least two parts, and the shaped bars are provided with at last one undercut groove, with an adjusting strip being arranged within the said groove and being displaceable and firmly clamped therein. Provided both within the clamping member and within the adjusting strip, for insertion of an adjusting pin, are adjusting ports adapted to be placed in registry by a relative displacement of the adjusting strip and the clamping member, with the said adjusting ports being of identical diameters.

Abstract: A hanger for an I-beam includes two brackets positioned over the lower flange of the I-beam and tied together by tie-rods. The brackets each include a base section with a mounting section at 90° thereto on one side and an engagement section at an obtuse angle on the other. A channel is formed on each bracket to accommodate an edge of the I-beam flange. The tie-rods are juxtaposed with the mounting section and also constrain the head of a bolt extending through the mounting section against rotation. The threaded shaft of the bolt provides an equipment mount for the I-beam.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for a conductive electrified tape used for fence enclosures by attachment to a T-cross sectional steel fence post which includes a non-conductive bracket held by clamps on the post and further includes metal loops which secure the tape in a desired orientation.

Abstract: A safety line system includes support assemblies which clamp to respective reinforcement bars protruding upward beyond the top surface of a concrete beam. The support assemblies include stanchion assemblies having respective posts that may be selectively pivoted relative to the beam. The support assemblies also preferably include end anchor assemblies that are connected to respective stanchion assemblies by respective chains.

Abstract: An anchorage for anchoring an article to a bilateral flange which can have a width in a wide range of widths. First and second hooks are hooked over opposite flanges and securely retained thereon by a webbing strap of adjustable length extending between the two hooks. The webbing strap is permanently secured at one end to one of the hooks, and extends through a clamp on the other hook. The length of the webbing strap between the two hooks is fully adjustable in a wide range to accommodate the varying flange widths. As an alternative to a webbing strap and clamp, the hooks can be adjustably linked by an interpenetrating tongue and slot or buckle, mutually latched at a selected hook separation by a detent having projections urged into notches on the tongue.

Abstract: In a tandem axle suspension a system for connecting the end of a rectangular axle housing to bushing in the eye at the adjacent end of a walking beam. The system comprises an axle bracket mounted on the bushing in the walking beam eye. The axle bracket has a platform on which the end of the axle housing is supported on a pair of lower axle housing corner engaging clamps. The upper corners of the axle housing are engaged by a pair of upper axle housing corner clamps which may be identical with the lower clamps. Bolts are used to clamp the assembly of four axle housing corner clamps to the four corners of the axle housing and to the platform on the axle bracket. The clamping force applied to each corner of the axle housing is equal and opposite to the clamping force applied to the diagonally opposite corner.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a self-closing bracket for use in mounting objects on elevated structures such as power lines and to a perch guard for mounting on the bracket. The self-closing bracket has a closure member that extends into the interior of the bracket when the bracket is open to engage the object to be clamped by the bracket as the bracket is moved towards the object. The closure member thereby at least partially closes the bracket when the bracket's upper surface is engaged with the object.

Abstract: A lock down apparatus for use with an oil well pumping unit of the walking beam type. It includes upper and lower clamps for attachment to the walking beam and to the bottom frame of the unit, respectively, and an adjustable tensioning arrangement extending between the two clamps. Part of the tensioning unit is a wire rope with plastic buttons pressed onto the rope at suitably spaced intervals. A coupler for latching to the particular button which is selected for adjustment for the distance between the walking beam and its frame is provided. Once the tensioning unit is in place, a turnbuckle is tightened to increase the tension to hold the walking beam in a lowered position, against inadvertent release of the pumping unit safety brake.