Abstract: A bungee device includes an elongated shape portion and a cord loop having a pair of cord segments. The elongated shape portion has a flat part on it where the cord loop segments extend therefrom. The cord segment has at least one flat surface that engages the flat part of the elongated shape portion when the bungee device is in use. The cord can include a tab extending from a portion thereof. The tab makes it easier to grasp the cord and stretch it to allow the elongated shape portion to be removed from the space created by the cord segments and release the bungee device from its secured position. The elongated shape portion and cord loop have a one-piece molded construction. The flat part on the elongated shape portion and flat surface on the cord segment can be optional.

Abstract: Method and arrangement in arranging an aluminium ferrule (2) to an eye (5) of a high strength steel wire rope (6) for fixation purposes, the ferrule (2) is pressed to securely fix said eye (5) and supposed to keep its diameter within a certain standard limit up to a minimum breaking load, dependant on the dimension of said wire rope (6). A ring (1) made from steel having an internally congruent shape but a smaller cross section than that of the ferrule (2) is arranged most close to said eye (5) before said ferrule (2) are together with the steel ring (1) is pressed in a conventional ferrule pressing tool to obtain a eye that is more stable with regard to its dimensions within said standard limit values.

Abstract: Composite structures obtained by joining two or more structures of the type which presents pairs of joined tubular elements, whose extremity is hinged in universal joints and in which the universal joints are substantially parallelepiped in form and present four seats of hinging corresponding to the sides faces, in which the universal joints present grooves along the sides of the face, in which are scheduled the seats to hinge the extended elements, in proximity of the edges and parallel to the same edges, that cooperate with C-sectioned fixing elements to hold united two matched universal joints belonging to two structures from join.

Abstract: Composite structures obtained by joining two or more structures of the type which presents pairs of joined tubular elements, whose extremity is hinged in universal joints and in which the universal joints are substantially parallelepiped in form and present four seats of hinging corresponding to the sides faces, in which the universal joints present grooves along the sides of the face, in which are scheduled the seats to hinge the extended elements, in proximity of the edges and parallel to the same edges, that cooperate with C-sectioned fixing elements to hold united two matched universal joints belonging to two structures from join.

Abstract: An improved crimp joint for joining components of gas or fluid distribution systems is disclosed. The joint is particularly suited for use with components made from low ductility materials including die cast metals. The joint comprises a flange formed by a first joined component and a second component that defines a second mating surface and a lip that is configured to closely surround at least a portion of the flange when the flange is positioned adjacent to the second mating surface. The joint is formed by deforming the lip to overlie the flange, capturing the flange between the deformed lip and the second mating surface. The flange includes a bead formed near the periphery of the flange on a surface against which the lip is deformed to abut to form the crimp joint. The bead is sized to deform and engage the lip thereby increasing the strength of the crimp joint.

Abstract: A locking system including a combination of a multi-strand locking wire and a ferrule having a thin walled crimpable section useful for preventing threaded fasteners from loosening due to vibration, each of the fasteners having an aperture for receiving the locking wire. The ferrule has a larger stop end for interfering with the fastener aperture and a smaller thin walled barrel end for crimping. In one configuration the ferrule is a thin walled cylinder with one end flared out to form the stop end for facilitating insertion of the locking wire. The thin wall of the barrel end allows reduced crimping force. Further reduction of crimping force is achieved by crimping the ferrule to deform only small localized areas on the barrel end. The ferrule may bear identification marks which may be either pre-marked or applied during the installation such as by crimping.

Abstract: Two mechanical components are interconnected, for example, the two principal parts of a pedal rod by forming the clevis with a progressive die so that threaded portions are provided on opposite sides of an opening and are formed and shaped strictly by compression without rotation. The work piece is then folded so that the threaded portions are in register and the shaft part of the pedal rod is threaded in place and adjusted to take up the tolerances in the linkage. The two parts are locked together either by crimping, spot welding or by a lock nut, or by joining out of sync thread segments.

Abstract: A connector device for metal cables has a connector member and a coupling terminal, the connector member and the coupling terminal being attachable to corresponding free ends of different portions of a metal cable, the connector member including a main body having a hollow structure and provided with retaining slot for the coupling terminal and also a clamping bushing, the coupling terminal being formed as a solid connector body.

Abstract: A safety cable trailer coupler having a steel cable loop for encircling the shank of a ball hitch. The cable is fed through a slidable sleeve and the ends of the cable are pressed into a ferrule, and the ferrule may be bolted to a trailer tongue immediately behind the trailer coupler.

Abstract: A traction cable is provided for use on a vehicle tire to increase traction in snow and ice. The traction cable comprises a pair of elongated flexible side members having first and second ends, a plurality of flexible cross members interconnecting the side members, a transverse connector mechanism for transversely connecting the ends of the cross members to the side members, and a releasable connector mechanism for releasably connecting the first and second ends of each of the side members. The cross members have ends and each of the cross members includes a cable having a plurality of traction elements slidably and rotatably mounted thereon. Each of the traction elements define a plurality of edges. The releasable connector mechanism includes first and second metal stampings which are preferably identical, a metal ring, and a flexible strap having first and second ends.

Abstract: The invention is an eye bolt structure and method of forming including bending a straight rod to include a straight shank portion, a loop portion and a straight rod end portion, the rod end portion lying adjacent the shank portion; then placing at least one chain link around the shank and rod end portions and welding a portion of the outermost chain link to the rod end portion to maintain the loop.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a unitary clip of ductile sheet metal in the form of a peripherally continuous elongate rectangular frame which is bent at its longitudinal midsection. The frame defines a window between its bent longitudinal legs, such that after inserting a loop-defining fold of cable, dropwire or the like through the window, the longitudinal ends of the frame may in a simple operation be crimped toward each other and into compressionally clamping engagement with adjacent regions of the folded cable, thereby also frictionally engaging to each other the adjacent regions of the folded cable.

Abstract: A rope attaching device for splicing or forming a loop within a synthetic or natural fiber rope. The device includes a splicer body that is formed in two separate sections. Each section includes at least one rope receiving channel that is concave in cross section for receiving a length of rope therein. The two sections may be positioned facing one another, sandwiching a rope. A sheath formed of heat-shrink plastic material is provided that may be mounted over the juxtaposed sections. The sheath material will shrink upon application of heat to firmly grip and clasp the splicer body sections together securely clamping the rope.

Abstract: A flexible cable is described for coupling portable objects such as bicycles to a support which cable includes a metal reinforcement member interposed and sandwiched between an inner body of heat setting polymeric material and a cover of heat setting resilient polymeric material which intimately engages the reinforcement member. The ends of the cable are provided with means for receiving a detachable locking means.

Abstract: A mechanical splice for forming turn-back loop ends in wire strands is disclosed. This splice comprises an elongated element of extruded aluminum having two longitudinal bores parallel to the axis of the element and separated by a partition of a predetermined thickness. Each bore is of a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the strand for insertion of the live end of the strand in one of the bores and of the dead end of the strand in the other bore.

Abstract: A cable joint comprising a clamping sleeve adapted to be compressed over a looped cable end section. An opening is provided in the clamping sleeve for the inspection of the cable end within the sleeve. An insert of a material that is harder than the clamping sleeve is positioned in the opening prior to the compression of the sleeve and is retained therein during the compression of the sleeve to control the flow of the sleeve material around the opening.

Abstract: A cable or rope clamp comprising a ferrule or sleeve having an oval body portion and a frusto-conical end portion, the wall of said end portion having an outer surface which, at the junction with said body portion, has a sharp concave part to locate said ferrule in compression dies, said wall of said end portion being generally of concavo concave shape.

Abstract: A rope clamp having a sleeve of plastic malleable material with an axial center hole of substantially the same cross-section throughout the entire length of the sleeve. The wall thickness of the sleeve is thinnest at the mid portion thereof and thickest at the end portions thereof.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for securing swage sleeves upon a wire rope having a sling spliced thereon. The apparatus includes semi-automatic mechanisms for insuring the full and efficient fastening of the swage sleeve upon the splice in preparation for swaging, thereby effecting a stronger wire rope sling.

Abstract: A flexible cable is described for coupling portable objects such as bicycles to a support which cable includes a metal reinforcement member interposed and sandwiched between an inner body of heat setting polymeric material and a cover of heat setting resilient polymeric material which intimately engages the reinforcement member. The ends of the cable are provided with means for receiving a detachable locking means.