Abstract: A latch includes a ferrule defining a hollow interior region and a ferrule opening that opens into the hollow interior region. A washer is positioned adjacent an end of the ferrule. The washer defines a washer opening. A stud has an elongated body extending along a stud axis, and the stud is positioned to extend through the ferrule opening and keyed to the washer opening such that the stud rotates about the stud axis along with the washer. A lever is pivotably connected to the stud. Rotation of the lever about the pivot axis causes translation of the stud along the stud axis with respect to the ferrule between a latched position, in which an end of the stud protrudes beyond a connection end of the ferrule, and an unlatched position, in which the end of the stud is contained within the interior region defined by the ferrule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for measuring the knee laxity, with or without use of additional means of diagnosis such as computed axial tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, evaluating the instability of the knee due to rupture of any ligament, namely the anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, postero-internal capsule, postero-external capsule, as well as around the axis of an orthonormal referential, that comprises three parts respectively to accept and retain the thigh, leg and foot. The device (1) includes independent means (20) and (21) to push backward the anterior zone of the leg and to push forward the posterior zone of the leg, and independent means (12) and (13) to push the part (5) for support and fixation of the foot in clockwise direction and in anti-clockwise direction.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus seats a card on an element. The mounting apparatus includes a fastening member mounted on the receiving element, a latching member extending through the fastening member to be mounted to the element, and an elastic member fitting about the latching member. Opposite ends of the elastic member resist the latching member and the element. One end of the card is received in the fastening member and clamped between the latching member and the fastening member.

Abstract: The system comprising a base (2) having attachment means (3) which are movable between a retracted position for fitting/dismantling the seat and an active position for attachment of the seat, by an operating lever (4) which is movable between a retracted fitting/dismantling position and an active position for blocking of the attachment means and which has means (6) for articulation with the base (2) and disengageable means (8) for locking the lever in the active position, is characterized in that the locking means comprise means in the form of a catch (9) which are carried by the lever or the base and are suitable for cooperation, in the active position, with holding means (10) of the base or of the lever in order to lock the lever (4) in the active position, the means in the form of a catch (9) being resiliently deformable in order to allow them to pass over the holding means (10) and engage in the locking position and to be freed therefrom under the action of rotary operating means (18).

Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a system for securing a solar tracking device support member to a ground surface. A receiving member is adapted to receive the solar tracking device support member, and an anchor member including an elongate anchor shaft having a longitudinal axis, at least one ground pull-out restraining member disposed on a lower portion of the anchor shaft, and an expanded portion of the anchor shaft disposed longitudinally on an upper portion of the anchor shaft and adapted to support the receiving member. An uppermost portion of the upper portion of the anchor shaft is adapted to pass through an opening in the solar tracking device support. A biasing member is disposed about the uppermost portion of the anchor shaft, and a fastener is removably received on a distal end of the upper portion of the anchor shaft.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus, in particular a high-pressure cleaning apparatus, is provided, on which at least one fastening device for fastening the cleaning apparatus to a carrier is disposed. The at least one fastening device comprising at least one tensioning section on which a tensile force, which is directed at the carrier, acts when the cleaning apparatus is fastened to the carrier by means of a tensioning element. At least one retaining section is connected to the at least one tensioning section, for retaining the at least one fastening device on the cleaning apparatus. The at least one fastening device has at least one support section in order to be supported on the cleaning apparatus. The support section is connected to the at least one tensioning section by at least one connecting section, the at least one connecting section yielding if the tensile force exceeds a maximum permissible tensile force.

Abstract: A ground anchor for anchoring a structure positioned on the ground. The ground anchor comprises a base member, a movable anchoring member and a holding member. The base member is fitted in a hole within the ground and fixedly secured to the ground against removal thereof. The movable anchoring member is mounted to the base member and is movable between a non-anchoring position and an anchoring position. The holding member is mountable to the movable anchoring member when in the anchoring position and to the structure positioned on the ground. When the base member is fixedly secured to the ground, and the movable anchoring member is in the anchoring position with the holding member mounted thereto and to the structure, the ground anchor anchors the structure to the ground. A kit comprising a plurality of such ground anchors is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fastening spider (1) and a method of fastening a wear-resistant lining element (2) to a support surface (3), over which wear-resistant lining element (2) material in the form of pieces or particles is intended to move. The fastening spider (1) comprises a mounting portion (5) for mounting positioning and clamping to the support surface (3) and at least one leg (8a-8b) projecting from the mounting portion (5) and having an underside for holding the wear-resistant lining element (2) to the support surface (3). The underside of the leg has an outer portion (10) and an inner portion (11), the inner portion (11) being positioned closer to the mounting portion (5) than the outer portion (10). The outer portion (10) is, at least in the mounting positioning of the mounting portion, positioned closer to the support surface (3) than the inner portion (11).

Abstract: Electronic assemblies are described. One embodiment includes a circuit board, a socket coupled to the circuit board, and a device positioned in the socket. The embodiment also includes a load mechanism including first and second components, the first component pivotally coupled to the circuit board, the first component including first and second lever arms and an axle region therebetween, the first component also including a load arm region extending from the axle region and adapted to transmit a load when a force is applied to the first component lever arms. The load mechanism also includes a second component pivotally coupled to the circuit board, the second component including first and second lever arms and an axle region therebetween, the second wire component also including a load arm region extending from the axle region and adapted to transmit a load when a force is applied to the second wire component lever arms.

Abstract: An assembly comprises a frame configured to mount an electronic device and assemble to a heat sink. The assembly further comprises at least one self-locking fastener adapted to lock into place and secure the heat sink to the frame on aligned compression of the heat sink toward the framed.

Abstract: The invention employs a post type fastening member that provides, at one end, an insertion friction connection to the circuit card and at the other end, extending through the heat sink, a compression spring means that urges the heat sink toward the circuit card. A plurality of the post type fasteners are positioned around the periphery of the chip package to retain the heat sink parallel to the circuit card and compressing the chip package. The packaging structure of the invention permits larger area heat sinks than the chip package area to be supported by the circuit card with the only relationship with the chip being that of a compression thermal transfer contact and radiation shield.

Abstract: A ladder sitting on a rack is secured in position by a spring loaded pivoting arm which engages a ladder rung and is secured in position. The pivoting arm is mounted in a housing which is attached to the rack. The pivoting arm is locked into place to prevent removal of the ladder. A second arm engaging a siderail prevents the ladder from being swung out from under the pivoting arm. To release the ladder, the lock is removed and the pivoting arm is raised and rotated clear of the ladder. A second housing can be attached to the rack spaced from the first housing. A spring loaded pivoting arm from the second housing engages a siderail of the ladder and is secured in place.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a cooling system radiator in the engine compartment of an automobile vehicle, the radiator including a base portion and a top portion and the engine compartment including a beam structure having a horizontal bottom beam member for supporting and positioning the base portion of the radiator, a horizontal top beam member and a horizontal intermediate stiff beam member, the top and intermediate beam members being transversely offset on the same side with respect to the bottom beam member, the arrangement further including a one-piece spring wire unit having a first and second leg connected together at one end thereof so as to extend substantially perpendicular to one another when the spring wire unit is not strained, the spring wire unit being mounted under strain so that the first leg extends from a connection with a second leg from above the top beam member substantially horizontally over the radiator, a free end of the first leg being pressed downwardly on the top portion of the ra

Abstract: A device for the practice of the martial art of karate, simulating a board to be broken and comprising a pair of clamp members adapted to simulate the shape of the board to be broken; the clamps are adapted to hold pieces of material of varying strength to approximate the varying sizes of board to be broken and a padded striking area may be provided if desired.

Abstract: A powerhead mounting bracket is connected to a diver's breathing tank support. A cord connected to the receiver has a plug with a projection for loosely fitting in an axial bore of the powerhead. The plug is placed in the axial bore and the powerhead shaft is placed between the flanges on the receiver. The sling at the other end of the powerhead is stretched, forcing the powerhead tight against the plug, and the stretched spring is hooked into slots in the receiver. The stretched sling holds the shaft of the powerhead against the base of the receiver and holds the powerhead longitudinally against the plug. When required for use, the powerhead shaft is grasped near the firing end and is pushed in a direction towards the sling, further stretching the sling. When the plug drops out of the axial bore, the shaft is pulled outward from the receiver, allowing the sling to become untensioned, whereupon the sling drops out of the slot in the receiver.

Abstract: A restraint device which can be quickly and easily installed in a vehicle to restrain wheelchairs from moving in any direction. A base of the device bolts to the floor of a vehicle used to transport the physically handicapped. A pair of vertically inclined rods connected to the base are positioned on either side of a space for a wheelchair. A clamping member slidably mounted on each of the inclined rods rests against the top of a large wheel of the wheelchair to clamp the wheel between the clamping member and a horizontal rod connected to the base of the restraint device. The clamping members can be easily locked in position and unlocked by a patient in the wheelchair using very little pressure and requiring very little dexterity. The device prevents forward, backward, upward and sideways movement of a wheelchair which has thus been locked in position.