Abstract: A changing table, which is placed on a ground or a table and capable of weighting a child, includes a frame, a weighting module and a fabric component. The frame includes a lower frame including a supporting portion for supporting the changing table on a surface of the ground or the table, and an upper frame movably installed on the lower frame. The weighting module includes four load sensors disposed on four corners of the frame and between the lower frame and the upper frame. The fabric component covers the upper frame to form a supporting area for supporting the child. The changing table can measure a first weight of the child before feeding the child and further measure a second weight of the child after feeding the child, so as to determine a difference of the second weight and the first weight of the child as the feeding intake.

Abstract: A method produces a composite component from a first joining element and a second joining element by use of an adhesive and a flow drill screw. Before attaching the second joining element to the first joining element, a recess is made around the at least one screw position in which the respective flow drill screw penetrates the second joining element, in a joining surface of the second joining element.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine fan case may comprise a plurality of wound layers that form a laminate and have a nominal radial fan case thickness, where the laminate includes a plurality of discrete fan case radial locations comprising a plurality of radially stacked composite plies that form a radial integral build up in comparison to the nominal radial fan case thickness.

Abstract: A coupling arrangement for a gas turbine engine. The arrangement comprises first, second and third members. The first member has a first threaded mating surface extending in a first direction (X) and a flange extending in a direction generally normal to the first direction (X). The second member has a second threaded mating surface extending in the first direction (X) and a flange extending in a direction generally normal to the first direction (X), the flanges of the first and second members engaging against one another. The third member has a third threaded mating surface configured to engage against the first threaded mating surface, and a fourth threaded mating surface configured to engage against the second threaded mating surface.

Abstract: A connector component configured for coupling a consumable component to a plasma arc torch is provided. The connector component comprises a body having a proximal end and a distal end disposed along and defining a longitudinal axis. The connector component includes at least two engagement regions disposed radially about the longitudinal axis on a surface of the body. Each engagement region includes at least one engagement feature disposed on the surface of the body. The connector component also includes at least two free regions disposed radially about the longitudinal axis on the surface of the body. Each free region is radially located between a pair of the engagement regions and characterized by an absence of the engagement feature.

Abstract: A handguard assembly for a firearm is provided, comprising a handguard configured to overlie a barrel of the firearm in spaced relationship, the handguard comprising a plurality of apertures; a rail segment including a plurality of mounting bosses, each of the plurality of mounting bosses located in a different one of the plurality of apertures of the handguard; a plurality of rotatable fasteners to fasten the rail segment to the handguard, each of the rotatable fasteners located in a different one of the mounting bosses of the rail segment; and each of the rotatable fasteners comprising a mounting latch to mount the rail segment to the handguard, each mounting latch rotatable from an aperture insertion position overlying a top of the boss to a mounting position overlying the handguard.

Abstract: A washing system includes a bidet pipe system, an angled gasket used in the bidet pipe system, a cover used in the washing system with bidet pipe, which is compatible with a sanitaryware product, a cover used in the washing system without bidet pipe, which is compatible with the sanitaryware product, a washing system inner body, a washing system outer body part, a sealing element, a screw for fixing the outer body of the system to the sanitaryware product, a part for fixing the outer body of the system to the sanitaryware product, an element providing sealing between the sanitaryware product and the outer body, and a part for connecting the bidet system to the clean water pipe.

Abstract: A threaded bushing (14) is provided for releasably connecting a fiber-reinforced plastic first component of the motor vehicle structure to a plastic or metal second component of the motor vehicle structure. The threaded bushing (14) has a sleeve-like basic body (15) made of metal. The basic body (15) has an external wall (16) with an external thread (17) and an internal wall (18) with an internal thread (19). The threaded bushing (14) can be screwed via the external thread (17) into a recess in the fiber-reinforced plastic of the first component. A screw penetrates a recess in the second component is screwed into the internal thread (19) of threaded bushing (14).

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a base, a buckle mounted on the base, a mounting member used to mount the buckle on the base, and an intermediate member provided between the base and the buckle. The manufacturing method includes providing an assembled body formed by integrating the buckle, the mounting member, and the intermediate member, and mounting the buckle on the base by combining the assembled body with the base.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a rocker system using tunable parts to satisfy a number of load cases. A number of variations may include a rocker system including a vehicle rocker and at least one reinforcement attached to a first side wall or a corner of the rocker.

Abstract: Methods of embedding at least one fastener in a sandwich structure having an ordered three-dimensional microstructure core provided between a pair of facesheets. The method includes attaching the at least one fastener to a first facesheet. The method also includes irradiating a volume of photo-monomer in a reservoir with light beams to form an ordered three-dimensional microstructure core around the at least one fastener. The method also includes attaching a second facesheet to the ordered three-dimensional microstructure core to form the sandwich structure. The fasteners embedded in the sandwich structure are configured to facilitate attachment of the sandwich structure to another structure.

Abstract: Fasteners are provided that include a head and having a head, a tip end having a tip, a first body portion having first threads having a pitch angle, and a second body portion having second threads, the second threads having a different pitch than the first threads. The first body portion is adjacent to the tip end of the fastener and extends a first distance along a length of the fastener towards the head end. The second body portion is adjacent to the first body portion, and extends the head end of the fastener and extending a second distance along the length of the fastener towards the head end.

Abstract: A connection is provided whereby a first tube, which may be bent into an elbow, has at least one end flow drilled. During the flow drilling process the first end is shortened, reduced in thickness, and most importantly, the inner diameter is increased to accept a second tube. Before connecting the second tube, the first end is preferably tapped with threads which can receive a nut and the nut captures an end of the second tube, preferably entrapping one of at least one bead and a ferrel to provide a connection.

Abstract: In one example, an extrusion head includes a mounting block, a heater block, and a polymer sleeve extending between the heater block and the mounting block. A fastener connector also connects the heater block to the mounting block, wherein the polymer sleeve and the fastener create a fully constrained connection between the heater block to the mounting block.

Abstract: A liquid pressure-reducing unit having a first half body with a contact surface and first groove extending over the contact surface is disclosed. The unit has a flexible resilient sealing element having a floor layer lining the floor of the first groove. The unit has a second half body with a contact surface and first and second walls extending out of the contact surface and defining a second groove. The contact surfaces of the first half body and second half body join, wherein the first and second walls penetrate into the first groove so that the free end of the first and second walls forms a fluid-tight contact with the flexible resilient floor layer lining the floor of the first groove, defining a fluid-tight channel bringing in fluid communication a fluid inlet with a fluid outlet. The channel is non-rectilinear and/or having a cross-section varying over the length thereof.

Abstract: Hand guards for firearms and related methods are provided. In one example, a hand guard for a firearm includes an elongated tubular housing having a lumen extending between opposite ends thereof. A hand guard mounting assembly is coupled concentrically to a rear end portion of the housing. The mounting assembly includes a pair of opposing transverse surfaces respectively disposed on opposite sides of a transverse flange located on a front end of a barrel nut extending forwardly from a receiver of the firearm. At least one of the transverse surfaces is longitudinally moveable toward the other transverse surface. A mechanism adjustably urges the at least one transverse surface longitudinally toward the other transverse surface so as to clamp the flange firmly between the two transverse surfaces and such that the barrel of the firearm is disposed concentrically within the lumen of the housing.

Abstract: A self-drilling screw made of an austenitic or other stainless steel, is provided having a drilling tip. The shank is integrally formed of an austenitic or other stainless steel and has a galvanically applied thin coating at least in the tip region, with the coating being harder than a non-coated region. The thin coating has a pearl-like or columnar surface, a coating thickness of at least 2 ?m and a hardness in a range of from 500 to 1500 HV0.3. The self-drilling screw can be produced more simply than a typical self-drilling screw, in which the drilling tip consists of a harder material than the shank and is welded to the shank made of stainless steel. The coating ensures the drilling capacity and thread formation.

Abstract: A method for making a threaded joint between first and second tubulars, each tubular including a central axis, a first end, a second end, a throughbore extending between the first second ends, an internally threaded box-end connector at the first end, and an externally threaded pin-end connector at the second end, the method including: (a) moving the first tubular axially relative to the second tubular to position the pin-end connector of the first tubular at least partially within the box-end connector of the second tubular. In addition, the method includes (b) orbiting the pin-end connector of the first tubular about the central axis of the second tubular; and (c) rotating the first tubular about the central axis of the first tubular during (b). Further, the method includes (d) threading the pin-end connector of the first tubular into the box-end connector of the second tubular dining (b) and (c).

Abstract: A locking position stud fastener is configured to position, lock, and securely hold a lamp assembly to a vehicle body. A method for installing a lamp assembly on to a vehicle body having at least one opening for receiving a fastener includes the steps of securing a first end of a stud to the lamp assembly, rotating the stud about its axis, passing the stud through the vehicle body opening, and then locking and securing the stud in the vehicle body.

Abstract: A folding photovoltaic mounting structure and mounting method thereof is disclosed. A folding module, comprising: a panel having a front side and a backside; a first support block and a second support block disposed on the backside of the panel adjacent to two sides of the panel respectively; and a first support member and a second support member, the first support member connected with the first support block via a first hinge, and the second support member connected with the second support block via a second hinge, wherein the first support member and the second support member can fold and rotate about the first hinge and the second hinge respectively.

Abstract: A front end assembly for a plasma torch and methods for assembling and disassembling a torch wherein a plurality of front end parts form a unit that is removable from, and installable in, the torch in a single operation without a special fixture. The front end assembly includes a nozzle retaining cup body connectable to a body of the torch, and a forward end connectable to a shield retainer. A nozzle retaining cup insert fits into the nozzle retaining cup body. The shield retainer has an inner surface for retaining the shield. A nozzle is received within the nozzle retaining cup insert. A stop on the nozzle engages the nozzle retaining cup insert when the front end assembly is removed from the torch so the nozzle does not remain in the torch. The shield engages an insulator, which engages the nozzle, to limit forward axial movement of the nozzle.

Abstract: An assembly system permitting separate construction and transport of subcomponents for seating furniture items. The disassembled subcomponents allow for more efficient transportation by eliminating the dead space created by transporting irregularly shaped assembled furniture items. The assembly system includes a seat box having a rectangular frame defining an accessible internal cavity covered by an upper support surface. The assembly system also comprises a back rest having a seat box interface surface and at least arm rest interface surface. The back rest also defines an internal cavity accessible through closable opening for internal access to the arm rest interface surfaces. The assembly system also includes mounting an interface surface to the arm rest for securing the arm rest to the arm rest interface surface of the back rest and the rectangular frame of the seat box.

Abstract: A method and tool for driving a bit. The tool includes a handle extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The handle can be in a first configuration to provide a first drive ration. In a second configuration, such as a T-shaped configuration, a gear assembly can be disengaged to provide a second drive ratio for the bit driving system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an insulating cover for fasteners. In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus comprises a washer and a cover. The washer is capable of receiving a fastener. The cover is capable of being secured to the insulating washer, wherein an insulating volume is created with the cover secured to the washer.

Abstract: A rack mounting kit is configured to allow mounting of a telecommunications equipment chassis into a rack by a single person. The rack mounting kit includes two complimentary brackets that form a shelf-like feature. The complimentary brackets also include a mating latch for interfacing with a chassis to secure the chassis in place. Additionally, a cross brace is provided that is removably installed onto the two complimentary brackets to provide additionally rigidity to a rack while a chassis is being installed. The cross brace can be removed once installation of the chassis is complete.

Abstract: A modular golf bag assembly and method of assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes: a golf bag body; a top collar attached to a top portion of the golf bag body; a bottom collar attached to a bottom portion of the golf bag body; a plurality of stays contained within the golf bag body and securely attached at respective ends to the top and bottom collars. In further embodiments, the assembly also includes a top divider configured for ratcheted attachment to the top collar and a base member configured to screwed onto the bottom collar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting blade for a heavy-duty slicing device, comprising a center of rotation and at least one fastening cavity for mounting the cutting blade on the heavy-duty slicing device. The invention further relates to a heavy-duty slicing device and a method for mounting a cutting blade on a heavy-duty slicing device.

Abstract: A bone screw assembly including a bone screw that has a head portion with a base, a pair of arms extending upwardly from the base, and an internally threaded slot defined by the pair of arms, and a screw portion extending downwardly from the base of the head portion. The assembly further includes a set screw having a body with a threaded outer surface and a distal tip, wherein the distal tip comprises a truncated taper portion extending from a base to generally flat distal end. The threaded outer surface of the set screw is engageable within the internally threaded slot of the head portion of the bone screw.

Abstract: A rotor disk assembly comprises a first rotor disk with a plurality of circumferentially distributed first throughbores. A second rotor disk comprises a connection portion projecting at least partially axially, a plurality of circumferentially distributed second throughbores being provided in the connection portion in cooperative distribution relative to the first rotor disk for the first and second throughbores to be in register with one another in the rotor disk assembly. Connector bolts each have an elongated body with a flange between its ends, a head at its first end and a removable head at its second end, the head at the first end spaced apart from the flange for the connector bolt to be secured to one of the rotor disks at a respective throughbore, the removable head at the second end being spaced apart from the flange for the second end to project.

Abstract: A method produces a mast arm with a mast arm body and with at least one pipe holder for a concrete-distributing mast for use on stationary and mobile concrete pumps with a plurality of mast arms which are connected to one another so as to be pivotable on articulated joints about an axis of articulation and which hold a concrete-conveying line which has at least one rotary joint which has an axis of rotation aligned with an axis of articulation of an articulated joint. The at least one pipe holder here has a pipe support section which serves for receiving the concrete-conveying line at a holding point which has a location predetermined by the position of the axis of articulation. The mast arm body is premanufactured with a receiving intersection and the at least one pipe holder is premanufactured with a fastening section which has a connecting intersection.

Abstract: An adjustment unit for a vehicle seat is disclosed. Said adjustment unit comprises an inclination adjustment mechanism for the backrest of the vehicle seat. The inclination adjustment mechanism comprises a first rocker which is mounted in such a way as to be rotatable about a transverse direction extending perpendicular to a direction of travel of the vehicle.

Abstract: Hydraulic flange connectors connect two flange components together, and hydraulic pressure applied to ports in connector holes of one of the flanges tension the flange studs and crush the gasket between the flange components. Each connector has a piston that disposes in the connector hole and can move therein when hydraulic pressure is applied through the port by a pump. A first stud connected to the piston extends beyond one open end of the hole for connection to a first nut, while a second stud connected to the piston extending beyond another open end of the to the second flange component for connection to a second nut. A retainer having seals threads in this other open end of the hole and seals between the hole and the second stud.

Abstract: A drill bit has a shank adapted to be attached to a power tool and a cutting portion adapted to drill a hole in a material. A collar is spaced along the length of the drill bit to set a depth distance that the drill bit is allowed to be inserted into a material being drilled. The drill bit further comprises a first engagement structure. A sleeve comprises a second engagement structure that is releasably engageable with the first engagement structure. The sleeve further comprises a coupling mechanism for connecting the sleeve to a fastener driver.

Abstract: A retention structure for retaining a recessed lighting fixture behind a ceiling includes an attachment structure that has a first wall and a second wall. The attachment structure is designed to be attached to a housing of a recessed light fixture. The retention structure further includes a screw attached to the first wall of the attachment structure and to the second wall of the attachment structure. The retention structure also includes a pawl attached to the threaded screw. The pawl is rotatable along with the threaded screw. The pawl is also axially movable along the threaded screw between the first wall of the attachment structure and the second wall of the attachment structure.

Abstract: A bone screw is provided including a longitudinal core member having a longitudinal axis defining a longitudinal direction and having an outer surface and a helical groove in the outer surface, the groove being defined by opposed sidewalls; and a helical thread body configured to be accommodated in the groove. When the thread body is assembled in the groove of the core member and when the core member is straight, the thread body is configured to abut one opposed sidewall without abutting the other opposed sidewall along a full turn of the thread body, the thread body is configured to slide in the groove between the opposed sidewalls of the helical groove parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a first portion of the thread body that is outside the helical groove has a height greater than a second portion of the thread body that is in the helical groove.

Abstract: A harmonica with a tube plate that provides production of sweeter, clearer notes with a minimum of skill. The tube plate has a plurality of tubes and sits over the reeds and the comb under the cover plate, a tube coupled with each air chamber in the comb. The tubes form tunnels with the air chambers, enhancing reverberation and separating the sound waves emanating from the reed in each chamber. The tube plate can be added to a conventional harmonica. The harmonica has a plurality of reed units, each reed in a separate unit. Each reed unit is individually replaced when a reed requires replacement or when modification of the harmonica key is desired. The reed units can replace a reed plate in a conventional harmonica.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an apparatus comprising a thermal block coupled to an electronic device, a thermal strap coupled to the thermal block, and retention hardware coupled to the thermal strap and configured to retain the thermal block within the thermal strap when the apparatus is exposed to at least one variable environmental condition.

Abstract: A target arrangement for providing material to be deposited on a substrate is provided. The target arrangement includes a target part (210) made of the material to be deposited. The target part may substantially have the shape of a hollow cylinder having an inner (260) and an outer (250) diameter, wherein the hollow cylinder includes a cylindrical surface (211) and two face surfaces (212). The target arrangement may further include a connection arrangement comprising a recess (230) within at least one of the face surfaces of target part. Also, a deposition apparatus including the target arrangement and a method for mounting a target arrangement in a deposition chamber are described.

Abstract: A modular articulated spacer system provides for screw-based assembly of an articular spacer intended to replace an artificial joint temporarily, whereby the articulated spacer system comprises at least two modules connectable by means of a screw connection, whereby a first module of the articular spacer system comprises a surface for formation of a sliding surface of the joint of the articular spacer and a second module of the articular spacer system comprises a stem for connection to a bone. The modules are connectable by means of the screw connection comprising at last one screw-locking device for each screw connection, whereby the screw-locking device is connected to one of the modules or is provided in the form of the same part as one of the modules.

Abstract: A door stop pin assembly for a housing having a through hole is disclosed. The assembly includes a door stop pin having a body with a base pad attached to one end of the body and a recess formed in the other end of the body, the body having external threads formed in a first threading direction and internal threads formed in the recess in a second threading direction, and a locking screw having external threads also formed in the second threading direction. The external threads of the door stop pin engage internal threads formed on at least one of the through hole or a bushing inserted into the through hole to position the door stop pin relative to the housing. The external threads of the locking screw engage the internal threads of the recess to lock the door stop pin in position. Methods of assembling the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A secure mounting hook comprises a screw portion configured to be screwed into a surface, a hook portion configured to hold a piece of equipment, and a latch configured to close around the piece of equipment. At least one hole of the latch and at least one hole of the hook portion are configured to receive a lock to secure the latch in a closed position.

Abstract: A display device manufacturing method includes: preparing a substrate on which a plurality of light emitting elements are mounted; preparing a light shielding mask that is provided with a plurality of windows respectively transmitting light from the plurality of light emitting elements and that is warped so as to protrude towards an incident side of light from the plurality of light emitting elements; preparing a case in which a substrate is disposed; and screwing the light shielding mask to the case so that the light shielding mask is parallel or approximately parallel with respect to the substrate.

Abstract: A support system for solar panels utilizes metal and polymer support members having different coefficients of expansion in order to adapt to the expansion and contraction of a polymer liner that extends over a landfill. A fixation system utilized to interconnect the metal and polymer support members is molded into the polymer support members and is slidably connected to the metal and polymer support members to strengthen the support system and to compensate for different expansion and contraction rates of support system components and of the polymer liner.

Abstract: A prosthetic device which couples to the remaining portion of a limb of an amputee which provides a ball handling structure including a ball handling surface which defines an opening through which a ball passes into and out of a ball receiving cavity allowing the ball to be handled by the amputee.

Abstract: A housing accommodates a motor and a deceleration mechanism. The deceleration mechanism includes a support axis extending perpendicularly to an output shaft of the motor. The housing includes a case and a cover. The case is in a bottomed tubular shape to have an accommodation chamber and a holder portion. The holder portion surrounds a bottom of the accommodation chamber and is in contact with the motor. The cover is mounted to the case to surround an opening of the case and to form a hollow portion with the holder portion to accommodate at least the motor. The motor and the deceleration mechanism are mountable into the accommodation chamber through the opening in one direction from a side of a mounting surface of the case, on which the housing is to be affixed to a support portion of an affixing member.

Abstract: A transmission mount type of side assembling includes a cylindrical insulator; a core having a plurality of longitudinal holes and inserted in the insulator; a side stopper having a support connected to one end of the core in contact with the inner side of the insulator and a protrusion protruding outside the insulator from the support; a cylindrical case accommodating the core, the side stopper, and the insulator; and a plurality of bolts that is longer than the case and inserted through holes in the core and the side stopper from a side to protrude outside the case, such that it can simplify the assembly process of fastening a transmission to a car body and reduce the manufacturing cost, without changing the existing manufacturing line, and ensure safety in assembly.

Abstract: A method of tightening and loosening threaded connectors in an object includes threadingly connecting a nut with a bolt introduced in the object with interposition of a washer between the nut and the object, turning the nut by a tool to tighten or loosen the bolt in the object with interposition of the washer, forming the washer with an outer body having a radially inner opening larger than a diameter of the bolt and radially outer surface adapted to absorb a reaction force of the tool, optionally also with a radially inner segment engageable with a thread of the bolt and connectable to the radially outer body with a limited axial frictional movement relative to the outer body, and optionally also with a spacer locatable between the radially inner segment and the nut, interposing only said radially outer body of the washer between the nut and the object for regular applications, optionally interposing the radially outer body and the radially inner segment together between the nut and object for applications w

Abstract: A robot includes a base, a multi-joint arm provided in the base, and a wrist member configuring a part of the multi-joint arm. The wrist member includes: a motor including a rotor, a rotor shaft, and a stator; and a housing including a motor housing recess, in which the motor is positioned and housed, and forming an external shape of the wrist member. The housing has a motor incorporating recess including a positioning section for the stator, a hole section for fixing the stator incorporated in the motor incorporating recess, and a heat radiation groove section on a sidewall of the motor incorporating recess. A heat radiation member is filled in the heat radiation groove section.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing a canister 12 from a component 18 by forming an opening 30 in the canister wall thickness 14, 16 and introducing a pressurised fluid into the opening 14, 16 causing hydrostatic pressure build up between an internal canister surface 14 and the component 18, leading to the removal of the canister 12. This method and apparatus obviates the need to expend significant machining or chemical processing to remove the canister 12.

Abstract: A system and method for automating an assembly process of threading a tube-nut onto a threaded connector. The system includes a robot having a force sensor and a tube-nut runner tool coupled to the robot and having a tool head with a rotatable socket therein. The method includes engaging the socket to the tube-nut under force control using the force signal from the force sensor. The tool controller causes the socket to rotate the tube-nut where the tool controller controls the torque and/or angle displacement of the tool head to tighten the tube-nut on the threaded connector. The method also includes disengaging the tool head from the tube-nut after the tube-nut is properly tightened onto the threaded connector under force control to ensure that the end member is properly disengaged from the tube-nut.