Abstract: A combined anchor and fastener that includes an anchor baseplate having a top surface and a bottom surface and at least one throughbore extending from the top surface to the bottom surface thereof. An elongated post is coupled to the anchor baseplate having a first end and a second end and an at least partially threaded, internal cylindrical bore for receipt therein of a mechanical fastener. The bore extends from the first end of the post towards the second end thereof with said post internal bore being in alignment and registry with the anchor baseplate throughbore. The post has a second end portion depending from said bottom surface of said anchor baseplate. The bottom surface of the anchor baseplate is configured to allow at least a portion of the concrete structure to abut and lie generally flush thereagainst except for the area of said bottom surface thereof which is covered by the post. An anchor is provided for anchoring the anchor baseplate to a concrete structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for contactless installation of an optical fiber internet connection at a customer premises is provided, wherein the customer is provided with an interior installation kit and is guided by an installation technician. The customer remains inside the premises, selects an entry point for the fiber, and indicates the entry point to the technician using a remote detection target. The technician locates the detection target, bores a hole into the premises, passes an optical fiber in to the customer, and the customer secures an attachment mount to the interior wall of the premises to receive the optical fiber and upon which to connect and mount an optical network terminal. After the optical fiber has been connected, the customer network is activated, and the technician seals the external hole.

Abstract: A motor vehicle lock includes a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, an actuating lever which can directly or indirectly unlock the locking mechanism, and at least one Bowden cable. The Bowden cable, in particular the Bowden pull cable, has a spherical-shaped end piece and the end piece can be connected to the actuating lever. The Bowden cable is housed in the motor vehicle lock so it can rotate.

Abstract: A multi-function device for an adjustable bed system is disclosed which has a housing having a top section and a side section, the side section having a button having a light and a port, operation of the button for sending a signal, a cord connected to the housing, the cord having a wire connected to the button, and a connector connected to the wire.

Abstract: An aerial vehicle includes an aerial vehicle body, and first and second rotor assemblies. The first rotor assembly includes a first hub coupled to first blades, and a first drive shaft coupled to the first hub via fastening features. The first drive shaft is configured to rotate the first hub in a first direction such that the first blades rotate in a first rotation plane. The second rotor assembly includes a second hub coupled to second blades, and a second drive shaft coupled to the second hub via fastening features. The second drive shaft is configured to rotate the second hub in a second direction opposite to the first direction, such that the second blades rotate in a second rotation plane. The first and second rotation planes are at opposite sides of the aerial vehicle body.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for propelling self-propelled movable objects are provided. In one aspect, a rotor assembly for a self-propelled movable object comprises: a hub comprising a first fastening feature; a drive shaft comprising a second fastening feature and directly coupled to the hub by a mating connection of the first and second fastening features, wherein the drive shaft is configured to cause rotation of the hub such that the mating connection of the first and second fastening features is tightened by the rotation; and a plurality of rotor blades coupled to the hub and configured to rotate therewith to generate a propulsive force.

Abstract: A cable end fitting includes a disc-shaped head and a shank, with the shank configured for attachment to an end of a cable. The fitting may be used in combination with a bracket defining an opening shaped to permit engagement and disengagement of the fitting and the bracket when the fitting and the bracket are in a first relative orientation but not when the fitting and the bracket are in a second relative orientation.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for propelling self-propelled movable objects are provided. In one aspect, a rotor assembly for a self-propelled movable object comprises: a hub comprising a first fastening feature; a drive shaft comprising a second fastening feature and directly coupled to the hub by a mating connection of the first and second fastening features, wherein the drive shaft is configured to cause rotation of the hub such that the mating connection of the first and second fastening features is tightened by the rotation; and a plurality of rotor blades coupled to the hub and configured to rotate therewith to generate a propulsive force.

Abstract: A cake stacking system for supporting a multi-tiered cake includes a center rod that extends from a bottom of a base tier of the multi-tiered cake to an interior portion of an uppermost tier of the multi-tiered cake, and a plurality of peripheral rods arranged around the center rod, the plurality of peripheral rods disposed in each tier of the multi-tiered cake except for the uppermost tier of the multi-tiered cake. The center rod includes at least one first rod having a first height and one second rod having a second height. The first height is greater than the second height. Each peripheral rod includes a tubular member and a flange coupled to one end of the tubular member. The flange maintains a vertical position of the tubular member and supports a bottom surface of an above tier of the multi-tiered cake.

Abstract: A drive-in bushing (14) is provided for the releasable connection of a fiber-reinforced plastic first component of a motor vehicle structure to a fiber-reinforced plastic or metal second component of the motor vehicle structure. The drive-in bushing (14) has a sleeve-like basic body (15) manufactured from a metal and having an external wall (16) formed without a thread, and an internal wall (17) formed with an internal thread (18). The drive-in bushing (14) can be driven into a recess in the fiber-reinforced plastic of the first component (11). A screw penetrates a recess in the second component and can be screwed into the internal thread (18).

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for propelling self-propelled movable objects are provided. In one aspect, a rotor assembly for a self-propelled movable object comprises: a hub comprising a first fastening feature; a drive shaft comprising a second fastening feature and directly coupled to the hub by a mating connection of the first and second fastening features, wherein the drive shaft is configured to cause rotation of the hub such that the mating connection of the first and second fastening features is tightened by the rotation; and a plurality of rotor blades coupled to the hub and configured to rotate therewith to generate a propulsive force.

Abstract: An insertion endpiece for connecting a part carrying the endpiece with another part provided with a bore for receiving the endpiece. The endpiece is provided with an outer groove in which there is received a cylindrical ring, that is free to turn and to slide. The ring has teeth projecting from its outside surface, the ends of the teeth being contained, in the free state, in a substantially cylindrical envelope of diameter that is greater than the diameter of the bore. The ring is received in the groove while being free to turn and to slide. The axial width (L) of the groove is greater than the axial width (L1) of the ring. When the ring is in abutment against a flank of the groove, the teeth are in register with a secondary groove formed in the bottom of the groove receiving the ring, and into which secondary groove the teeth are capable of penetrating elastically.

Abstract: A pipe-shaped fixture (100) to be attached to a housing (120) of a work machine includes a fixture body (102) having a front-end projection (110) and a rear-end projection (112) that make front and rear limits of a rubber cushion (104) that encloses the fixture body (102) closely and circumferentially. The front- and rear-end projections (110, 112) are connected to each other by a plurality of longitudinally extending ridges (114) formed at circumferential intervals. The ridges (114), front- and rear-end projections (110, 112) define a plurality of concavities (116) surrounded thereby on the outer circumference of the fixture body (102). The front- and rear-end projections (110, 112) cause longitudinal vibration of an operation rod (130) relative to the housing (120) to act as a compression force on the rubber cushion (104), and thereby suppress longitudinal vibration of the operation rod (130) while maintaining effects of suppressing horizontal and vertical vibrations.

Abstract: Provided is an air conditioner for an automobile capable of having uniform perfume performance in a width direction of the automobile by discharging air mixed with a perfume component supplied from a perfume generating unit through a discharging part.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes a mount and an anchor. The mount may include a bracket having an edge, a slot formed in the bracket and extending from the edge, and a recess extending at least partially around the slot. The anchor may be an end fitting that includes an adjuster body having a flange, a slide collar movable toward and away from the flange, and a spring member biasing the slide collar toward the flange. The adjuster body may extend through the slot with the flange and the slide collar on opposed sides. The spring member may bias the slide collar into the recess to form an interlock between the end fitting and the bracket that resists removal of the end fitting from the slot. A preferred end fitting has a drop in swivel tube and an internal isolator that completely isolates a conduit sleeve.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a top mount mast antenna includes a secondary mounting bracket positioned below the fender panel to stabilize the antenna attachment screws extending through the antenna base into the fender panel of the automotive vehicle on which the antenna is mounted. The secondary mounting bracket is formed with a generally circular reinforcement collar that projects upwardly through the opening in the fender panel. The reinforcement collar has opposing retention tabs that pass through recesses formed in the opening. A rotation of the secondary mounting bracket within the opening rotates the retention tabs to a position overlying the fender panel, and moves deformable bosses into alignment with the screw holes in the fender panel. The rotation of the secondary mounting bracket is halted by the engagement of a closed side of the bosses with a flange of material created by the piercing of the screw holes.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to electrical connectors, and more specifically to various types of electrical connectors, including an connector assembly having an integrally formed connector body having opposed end openings provided with an outer surface that slopes downwardly toward the outlet opening. The inlet opening having lips that are crimped retaining cable retainer inserts. A sloping or frustro-conical, snap fit, outer, retaining ring with locking tangs is provided for snap locking the outlet end portion of the connector body to an associated electric box or panel. The frustro-conical retaining ring has grounding tangs engaging the inner periphery of a knock out hole of an electric box or panel for effecting a positive electrical ground therebetween.

Abstract: An assemblage (8) comprises an electrical connector (10) having body (12) with a tubular projection (14) having a push-through portion (16) having a first diameter and an engaging portion (18) having a second diameter larger than the first diameter. A support (20) for the electrical connector (10) has a major part 22 that is substantially rigid and includes an aperture (24) formed by a plurality of deflectable spokes (26). The aperture (24) has a center opening (28) with a third diameter greater than the first diameter and less than the second diameter, whereby the tubular projection push-through portion (16) slides through the aperture (24) and the spokes (26) engage the second diameter of the engaging portion (18) and mount the electrical connector (10) with the support (20).

Abstract: A feed drive mechanism and a connecting assembly thereof are described. The connecting assembly includes a main body and an outer sleeve. The main body has a connecting plate and an inner sleeve connected to a side surface of the connecting plate. Two opposite side surfaces of the connecting plate are respectively fixed on a screw nut seat and a lead screw nut of the feed drive mechanism, and a channel surrounds an outer side surface of the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve is sleeved on the outer side surface of the inner sleeve, enables the channel to be formed into a sealed space, and has an inlet and an outlet respectively communicating with the channel, thereby injecting a cooling medium into the channel.

Abstract: One aspect of this disclosure provides an expansion rod holder for the assembly of fin and tube heat exchangers. The expansion rod holder includes a first plate having a first aperture therethrough and a ring located in the first aperture and that has a second aperture therethrough. The first and second apertures are configured to receive a tapered end of an expansion rod having an annular groove proximate the tapered end. A biasing member is located in the first aperture between the ring and a wall of the first aperture. The biasing member is configured to bias the ring in a first direction toward an opposite wall of the first aperture and into the annular groove. A method of manufacturing the expansion rod holder is also disclosed, as well as a tube expander system used to manufacture heat exchangers.

Abstract: A coupling device (10) for a gear wheel (12), a pulley or other similar units comprising a support (18) for a gear wheel (16) or an operating portion of the pulley or unit, means for centering and drawing the crown gear (16) or the operating portion on the support and means for holding the crown gear (16) or operating portion against the support (18) along a parallel direction relative to a rotation axis of the gear wheel or pulley or unit, said means comprising a locking member (34) suitable to be fixed to the support (18) for defining an abutment for the crown gear (16) or operating portion.

Abstract: A connector and method for joining one end of a first wood member such as a wood log or beam to a side of a second wood member involving metal sleeves secured in aligned holes in a respective member with a protruding one of the sleeve slidable into the other sleeve. A bolt is threaded into an internally threaded element on the inner end of the sleeve in the first member and advanced to pull the members together. The sleeves are secured in the holes with spike features driven out into the surrounding wood. Alternatively, a tee connector has a plate portion fitting into a slot extending through aligned holes in the plate and one end of the first member. A cross plate is held against the one side of the other member with thread fasteners.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly includes a conduit having first and second ends and a central axis. A core wire is disposed along the central axis of the conduit. A molded fitting having first and second ends and a central bore is disposed at a first end of the conduit. The core wire extends through the central bore of the molded fitting. A hollow slider body including an outer peripheral surface and opposing first and second ends includes a central bore extending from the first to the second end. The core wire extends through the central bore of the hollow slider body. The hollow slider includes a slot formed through a top of the outer peripheral surface that defines a lock cavity. The molded fitting is movably disposed in the central bore of the hollow slider body. A spring that engages the hollow slider body in the molded fitting biases the hollow slider body and molded fitting apart.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes an adjuster body having a plurality of teeth, a slider movable along the adjuster body, and a lock body having a plurality of teeth. The lock body is movable between a disengaged position allowing movement of the slider along the adjuster body and an engaged position preventing movement of the slider along the adjuster body. A mounting bracket receives the slider and has edges located in opposed lateral slots of the lock body. The lock body has a first section on one side of the mounting bracket which interlocks with the slider and a second section on the other side of the mounting bracket which forms the plurality of teeth. The interlock includes tabs of the first section extending into pockets of the slider. The lock body has a snap lock at one end opposed to the mounting bracket and engagable with the slider.

Abstract: A mounting device (1) for mounting a component (2), preferably a Bowden cable, in or at a bore (3) or a notch (4) in a mounting wall (5), comprising a hollow cylinder (6) attached to the component (2) and insertable into the boring (3) or the notch (4), a locking element (8, 9, 10) axially movable along the hollow cylinder (6), and at least one fixing element (11) provided at the hollow cylinder (6) which can be radially expanded by the mentioned locking element (8, 9, 10) to at least partly engage in the expanded position the mounting wall (5) from behind.

Abstract: Comprised of an antenna base in which a protruding portion is formed on a bottom face and tapered faces are formed on shoulder portions of the protruding portion, a legged washer in which leg portions whose tip ends have an external diameter larger than the internal diameter of a mounting hole and which has an elasticity and leg portions, which are bent into a crank-like section so that the diameter of the tip ends is increased and in which the inside face of the crank portion makes contact with the tapered faces when the axial length of the bolt is decreased with respect to the antenna base by tightening the bolt so that the tip ends are expanded, are formed integrally with the ring portion, and a bolt which is fastened to the protruding portion of the antenna base through the legged washer.

Abstract: A one-touch cap (10) for fixing a control cable end to a bracket (14) provided with a U-shaped slot (15). The one-touch cap (10) has a cap (11) and a lock piece (12). The cap (11) has a tubular body (22) having a cable fixing part in its one end, a first flange (23) and a second flange (24) laid on the periphery of the body (22) at an interval and one pair of elastic pieces (25) between the both flanges. The lock piece (12) is a member to lock the bend of the elastic pieces (25). Each elastic piece (25) is connected to the bottom of the body (22), and has a knob (50) at the free end thereof. An engaging claw (51) for engaging with the first stepped latching part (56) of the bracket (14) is formed on the outer surface of the elastic piece (25). A hook block (52) to hook into the second stepped latching parts (57) is formed on the outer surface of each elastic piece (25).

Abstract: An attachment assembly, useful in quickly attaching an object to a panel, is provided with a base assembly having a shaft member extending therefrom and an expandable member having a plurality of fingers disposed on one side of the panel such that, during installation, the fingers radially outwardly expand to clamp the object to the panel. A process of mounting an object to a panel is also provided. The object is attached to the base of the attachment assembly and the shaft member is positioned in an aperture in a panel. The panel is clamped between the fingers and the base upon installation of the attachment assembly.

Abstract: A mounting system for securing planting units in planting machines, each unit including at least a portion removably secured to a carrier beam, the system allowing to quickly and simply change the distance between working units in order to adapt the machine to a better use thereof the beam having at least one slot extending along the beam and receiving a bolt connected to a curved plate bearing against a rear face of the beam, and to the beam, the bolt passing through the slot of the beam.

Abstract: An arrangement for remote-control fast hooking by use of flexible single or multiple cables, including a lever, capable of receiving the end portion of at least one cable and that can be swung with respect to a box element connectable to an external structure of an operating machine, the box element presenting at least one opening for the passage of a cable and the positioning of a reaction sheath housed into a containment bush, the bush having on its external surface bayonet elements for hooking which protrude and can be inserted, still being removable, inside the opening that presents engagement elements with/and holding elements of the elements for bayonet engagement. The elements for hooking include at least two teeth that protrude inside the bush and that are placed on opposite positions of a flange so that the positioning can be realized on both sides of the box, and appendices to limit the transverse movement of the cable.

Abstract: A cable end-piece for a cable which slides in a flexible sheath. The end-piece includes a hollow tubular body which is closed by a base. The base has an opening for the passage of a cable therethrough. The base includes an extension which has an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface is provided with a seal to sealingly contact the cable. The outer surface has at least one groove which is connected to the inner surface by means of channels. The material from which the seal is made also fills the channels.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) includes a flexible tubular conduit (12) and a flexible core element (14) slidably disposed in the conduit (12). An end fitting (18) is molded about one end of the conduit (12) and includes an expander tip (20) with a tip rib (22). An expandable retainer (28) having a collar (34) and cantilever legs (36) extending from the collar (34), is disposed about the end fitting (18). Wedge surfaces (42) internally of the legs (36) react against the expander tip (20) and the tip rib (22) of the end fitting (18) to blossom outwardly into gripping engagement with the edges of a hole (30) in a support bracket (32). The fully-blossomed and expanded legs (36) seat behind the tip rib (22) to lock the retainer (28) in place on the end fitting (18).

Abstract: An aluminum piston is mounted onto a steel piston rod by means of an intervening, steel hub. The piston, hollow with an opening at one end, pilotingly receives the hub in the opening. The hub has a throughging bore in which the piston rod is pilotingly received. The rod has a prominent shoulder against which a rim on the hub seats, and a hub nut prestresses the hub against the shoulder. The hub has a flange with a series of bolt holes formed therein, the latter being aligned with a like series of tapped bores in a ledge of the piston. Studs with locknuts, engaged with the holes and bores, make the flange fast to the ledge.

Abstract: A clip (100) is provided that has a substantially tubular body member (50) and at least one and preferably two diametrically opposed, outwardly extending tabs (18 and 18') that first engage a side of a frame (6) having an opening (13) through which clip (100) is inserted about a threaded stud or bolt (4) such as a vehicular exhaust tail pipe and which are operative to bend and straighten as a nut (8) rotationally advances along stud or bolt (4) to engage an end (7) of clip (100) and urge clip (100) through opening (13) until nut (8) engages frame (6) to eliminate effect of joint loosening caused by exposure of tabs (18 and 18') to corrosive environments.

Abstract: A mounting for a windshield wiper pivot shaft on a vehicle body panel supports the shaft for rotation about an axis of the panel. The mounting includes a transmission housing adapted to be rotatably seated on a first side of the panel. A key on the transmission housing and an associated keyway in the panel limits housing rotation in a first direction to a mounting position wherein an axis of the housing is aligned with the axis of the panel. The key has a retention surface which engages the panel to limit axial movement between the housing and the panel when the housing is in the mounting position, thereby passively retaining the housing to the panel. In one embodiment, a plurality of screws are installed from a second side of the panel opposite the first side and threadingly engage the housing. The screws are tightened in the first direction to rigidly fix the transmission housing to the panel, thereby maintaining the housing in the mounting position.

Abstract: A knockdown chair for children easily assembled and disassembled, and maintaining a desired connection strength for a long time. The knockdown chair comprises a square seat plate having an insert projection on its side surface, a plurality of support beams engaging with and surrounding the seat plate by reception of individual insert projections of the seat plate and each having a reception slit at its side surface and a pair of reception holes on its opposed ends, a plurality of connection members connecting the support beams to each other at corners of the seat plate and each having three inserts in order to be coupled not only to corresponding neighbor support beams but also to a leg member, and the leg member coupled to the connection member for supporting the seat plate and the support beams. The reception slit and the reception holes of the parts of the chair are preferably provided with elastic soft layers made of a soft synthetic resin material for facilitating assembly and disassembly of the chair.

Abstract: A tire valve stem stabilizing and supporting device that is used with a valve stem of an inner tire mounted on a dual wheel, the dual wheel having an access opening through which the valve stem passes. The device has a passageway through which the valve stem passes and is adapted to being removably secured in the access opening. In this way, the valve stem is stabilized and supported in the access opening. An associated kit, dual wheel system and method are also provided.

Abstract: A carrier basket which is intended to be secured on a vehicle roof comprises two longitudinal profile members between which extend a number of rods which form a load-carrying surface in the carrier basket. In order to eliminate the need for loose small parts on assembly and dismantling of the carrier basket, the rods are releasably connected to the profile members by snap catch connections. The snap catch connections are formed by locking heel disposed at the ends of the rods, the heel extending, in a rest position, outside the cross-section of the rod and being, against the action of spring force, depressable inside the cross-section. The rod extends through an opening in one wall of the profile member and has the locking heel inside the opening, and one end in abutment against the inside of the opposing wall of the profile member.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) for transmitting forces along a curved path by a flexible core element (26) slidably disposed witin a flexible conduit (12). The assembly (10) includes an elongated member (62) for adjusting the longitudinal position of the conduit (12) by being slidably disposed within a passageway (68) of a support member (32). A locking clip (86) is movable between a disengaged position for permitting relative longitudinal movement between the elongated member (62) and the base (32) and an engaged position for preventing longitudinal movement therebetween. The improvement resides in the elongated member (62) being rotatably supported on the conduit (12) to allow rotation of the conduit (12) relative to the support member (32) while in an engaged position.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly including a conduit and a motion transmitting core element moveably supported by the conduit. A female member matingly receives a male member in one of various positions for adjustment of the relative length of one of the conduit and the core element. The female member includes a radially flexible pawl which engages the external surface of the male member to allow axial positioning of the male member relative to the female member. A collar surrounds and is slidably disposed over the female member for preventing relative movement between the male and female members.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10,10',10") includes a flexible conduit (12,12',12") and a flexible core element (16,16',16") movably supported by the conduit (12,12',12"). A slider member (26,26',26") is fixedly attached to either the conduit (12,12',12") or the core element (16,16',16"), depending upon whether the application is a length adjustable conduit (12,12',12") or a length adjustable core element (16,16',16"). A support member (18,18',18") slideably supports the slider member (26,26',26") while preventing rotational movement therebetween. A locking member (38,38',38") is continuously biased toward locking engagement with the slider member (26,26',26") by a spring (50,50',50").

Abstract: An apparatus for isolating a stepper motor from an associated mounting frame, with the motor having a circular locating step on a mounting face. An insert is used to increase the height of the locating step, to enable an isolation member to be positioned on the locating step, and yet provide a second locating step to be used in locating and isolating the motor relative to the frame.

Abstract: An adjustable splicing device for mechanically connecting two portions of a rotating cable formed as an adjustable splicing connector associated with a partition-like support. The device comprises a guide and protection body attachable to the support and a movable adjustment core slidable in the guide and protection body and carrying one of the two portions of the rotating cable. A lock nut retains the adjustment core in the guide and protection body and a cylindrical splicing body retains free ends of both portions of the cable in the adjustment core, and a splicing terminal coupled to the adjustment core, carrying a free end of one of the two portions of the rotating cable.

Abstract: A cable control system for dual actuators wherein movement of a strand of a first cable is transmitted equally to second and third strands of respective actuators which includes a device comprising a one-piece body having spaced parallel walls with aligned openings therethrough. The first cable extends through the opening and the second cable is fastened at the other end of the device such that when the first cable is actuated, a force is transmitted to one of the actuators through the first cable and the reaction force on a conduit surrounding the first cable is transmitted through the device through the second cable to the other of the actuators through the device.

Abstract: A retaining assembly for retaining a throttle and speed control cable to a cable mounting bracket. The retaining assembly includes a first end fitting on the speed control cable with spaced flanges which allow the first end fitting to slide into an aperture in the cable mounting bracket and prevent longitudinal movement of the first end fitting relative to the cable mounting bracket. The retaining assembly also includes a second end fitting on the throttle control cable with retaining clips which allow the second end fitting to snap into the aperture in the cable mounting bracket to prevent longitudinal movement of the second end fitting relative to the cable mounting bracket. The second end fitting also abuts the first end fitting to prevent the first end fitting from disengaging the cable mounting bracket.

Abstract: A spring clip cable support assembly for use with a cable comprising of an outer conduit and an inner flexible strand extending through the conduit comprising an inner tubular body having an opening therethrough and a radial flange thereon, a tubular spring clip pressed about a portion of the body, a collar extending about a portion of the spring clip and having a first end engaging the radial flange and second end adapted to engage one side of a support. The spring clip includes spring fingers adapted to engage the other side of the support. The lengths of the contacting portions of body and the spring clip are such that the free edge of the spring clip is spaced from the radial flange and is adapted to be positioned in a plurality of longitudinal positions during assembly to accommodate supports of different thickness.

Abstract: A railing system is composed of vertically aligned metal tubes and cross-members which are metal tube rails. The posts are formed with round protruding bosses whose outer diameter (OD) is the same as the outer diameter of the posts. The rails also have the same outer diameter. The bosses and rail ends are brought into roundness, so that they match in a smooth circumferential seam, by round plugs forced into the bosses and rail ends. The post-rail joints may be welded in a circumferential weld; but preferably the posts and rails are joined by bolts connected to the plugs.

Abstract: Removable and lockable guide ring in an orifice passing through a plate and its use for a guide tube of a nuclear reactor. The guide ring comprises a tubular body (25), one part (25a) of which is introduced into the orifice (22) in the plate (20). A second part (25b) of the tubular body (25) comes up against the plate (20), and claws (40) having the form of being levers, for attaching the ring (21) to the edges of the orifice (22), are mounted freely in the tubular body (25). A spring (45) makes it possible to return the claws (40) into the attachment position. The invention applies particularly to a guide tube of a pressurized-water nuclear reactor.

Abstract: A throttle connector assembly receivable in an aperture formed in a motor cover in a marine propulsion device and operable to retain a throttle cable trunnion in a fixed position relative to the motor cover, the throttle connector assembly comprising a pair of cooperating connector section elements joined for movement between open and closed positions relative to each other and adapted to encircle, when in the closed position, the throttle cable trunnion and to retain the throttle cable trunnion against longitudinal movement relative to said connector section elements, the connector section elements being further adapted to form, when in the closed position, a collar, the collar having an outer surface, a first portion insertible through the aperture in the motor cover, a second portion incapable of passing through the aperture, and a substantially annular groove formed in the outer surface, the throttle connector assembly further comprising a substantially C-shaped retainer receivable in the annular groove a

Abstract: A control lever mounting system includes first and second boss members, each shaped to receive a control lever thereon and having a bore shaped to be positioned in registry with a transverse hole in a bicycle frame tube, and a connector pin for joining the first and second boss members together. The pin is shaped to extend through the tube hole and includes opposing end segments shaped to protrude outwardly from the hole and into the bores of the boss members, forming an interference fit, such that the pin holds the boss members against opposite sides of the frame tube. The boss members each include a recess formed on an inner face thereof shaped to receive adhesive for attaching the boss member to the outer surface of the tube, thereby providing an attachment in addition to the press fit engagement between the boss members and connector pin.