Abstract: A mount for clamping to a display, comprising: a main body, with a stopper and a carrier disposed at a certain distance from each other; a screw rod, rotatably mounted on the carrier and linearly movable by rotation; a top push piece, located between the stopper and the carrier, installed at one end of the screw rod and driven by the screw rod to be close to or away from the stopper; a tightening piece, rotatably installed at the screw rod and at a position far from the stopper; a support arm, having two ends, with one end pivotally connected to the screw rod and able to be clamped by the carrier and the tightening piece, and the other end clamped with a device, the device being for holding an electronic product. When clamping, the stopper contacts the front of the display and the top push piece contacts the back.

Abstract: A coupler for mounting to externally threaded reinforcing bar for use in concrete construction, the comprising a body having a portion with an internal thread for engagement with the thread of the reinforcing bar, wherein the thread form at the inner end portion of the internal thread includes on one of its flanks an enlargement of progressively increasing extension, the enlargement extending towards an opposing flank of the thread to provide an increasing friction fit with the thread of the bar. Various embodiments provide the enlargement being only on a part of the face of the flank whereby the remainder of the face of the flank forms, in conjunction with the adjacent flank of the bar thread during tightening, a void for receiving material displaced during tightening.

Abstract: A method of joining panels is disclosed, including adhesively bonding a case in a slot of a first panel, the case having a channel on an inner side, and adhesively bonding a plate to a tab portion of a second panel, the plate having an external pin member. The method further includes inserting the tab portion of the second panel into the case in the slot of the first panel and sliding the external pin member of the plate along the channel on the inner side of the case, to a locking position.

Abstract: A middle shelf installation tool is disclosed for use in combination with a pair of upstanding corner posts during the assembly of a boltless shelving system. Upper and lower sets of hingedly connected corner post surrounding members are spaced one above the other so as to extend across the top and bottom of the installation tool. The installation tool is wrapped in surrounding engagement around the bottom of an upper one of the pair of corner posts and the top of the lower one of the pair. The installation tool forms a splice to hold the upper and lower corner posts in axial alignment one above the other to facilitate the location by a single individual of a middle shelf at the intersection between the corner posts to lie between upper and lower shelves of the system. Once the middle shelf has been installed, the installation tool is pulled off and removed from the corner posts.

Abstract: An attachment system for securing an object, such as a seismic node or other external device, to a rope or cable includes a latch block and a latch member movably connected to the latch block for selective engagement with a coupling feature on the rope or cable. The latch block may be attached to or integrated with the object and can include opposing side members defining a channel extending through the latch block, the channel sized for selective receipt of the rope or cable therein. The latch member may selectively engage the coupling feature as the rope or cable is received in sliding engagement within the channel.

Abstract: A tool less method of connecting a welding-type power source with a cart is disclosed. In some examples, the cart may be configured to carry one or more gas bottles (and/or cylinders). In some examples, the power source housing and the cart may connect at interfacing ends and/or walls of the housing and cart. A connector, such as a clip for example, may span the interface to connect the power source housing and the cart. Catches (e.g. slots, holes, crevices, and/or protrusions) may be formed in and/or on the power supply housing and/or cart proximate to the interfacing ends and/or walls. In some examples, the catches may be aligned. In some examples, the cart and/or power source housing may include alignment surfaces to assist with alignment. The connector may engage the aligned catches to connect the welding-type power source and cart together at the interface.

Abstract: A shaft coupling is useful for connecting a distal end of a first shaft with a proximal end of a second shaft. The shaft coupling includes a body, a first receiving chamber within the body and a second receiving chamber within the body. The first receiving chamber receives the distal portion of the first shaft and the second receiving chamber receives the proximal portion of the second shaft. A pin maintains the axial positioning between the body and the distal portion of the first shaft. An axially adjustable connection is used between the second receiving chamber and the proximal portion of the second shaft.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a structural frame member which includes a brace member that is used to absorb energy when the structural frame is subjected to loadings such as seismic, wind and gravity loads. The brace member is coupled to a restraining member that increases the buckling capacity of the brace member so that the brace member has approximately the same load axial capacity in compression as in tension. Embodiments of the invention also relate to the design, construction and assembly of the connection of the brace member that couples the brace member to a gusset plate which is coupled to the beam and column in the structural frame.

Abstract: A gap regulator of a multi display can include a first fixing portion, a second fixing portion, a holder, a first plate spring, a second plate spring, and a pressurizing switch. The first fixing portion is fixed to a first display of the multi display. The second fixing portion is fixed to a second display of the multi display. The holder includes a ceiling portion, a first side wall, and a second side wall facing the first side wall. The holder is coupled to the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion. The first plate spring is disposed between the first side wall and the first fixing portion. The second plate spring is disposed between the second side wall and the second fixing portion. The pressurizing switch is coupled to the holder and pressurizes the first plate spring and the second plate spring to the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion, respectively.

Abstract: An inspection device and method for use are described. The inspection device comprises a plurality of nested poles coupled to a wheeled tripod. The poles can be extended outward to create a longer composite pole. A camera can be mounted to the end of the composite pole and the tripod placed near a difficult-to-view location, such as a building roof. The mounted camera can be used to view the location, possibly through wireless transmission to a tablet or other device.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a steering shaft assembly includes inserting an inner shaft into an outer shaft along a longitudinal axis. The method further includes placing the inner shaft and the outer shaft into a tool having a staking tool provided with a staking feature; aligning a stake with a base of a tooth of the plurality of fine teeth of the outer shaft; and pressing the stake axially into an outer shaft first end to a predetermined depth using the staking feature.

Abstract: A shaft assembly comprises a first shaft portion, connected to a second shaft portion by a flexible coupling. The first shaft portion is further connected to the second shaft portion by a frangible coupling with the frangible coupling being configured to fail if a torsional load through the frangible coupling exceeds a predetermined maximum torsional load. The flexible coupling allows an angular misalignment between the first and second shaft portions not exceeding a maximum angular misalignment.

Abstract: A welding gun includes a gun assembly including a handle having a cable receiving end and also a connecting end. The connecting end includes a tubular end fitting having female threads proximal to the connecting end, and also having an aperture adjacent the female threads. A neck assembly includes a body tube having a welding end and also a connecting end. The connecting end of the body tube is telescopically engageable with the tubular end fitting. The connecting end of the body tube includes an annular recess inwardly spaced from a terminus of the connecting end, and also includes a locking nut and male threads engageable with the female threads. The locking nut and male threads are disposed adjacent the annular recess away from the terminus. A stop is fitable in the aperture and extends into the annular recess in an assembled disposition of the gun.

Abstract: A gutter expansion joint includes a first metal sheet, a second metal sheet and a roof membrane strip. A thermoplastic polyolefin coating is applied to one side of the first and second metal sheets. A first end of the roof membrane strip overlaps the first metal sheet and is secured to the first metal. A second end of the roof membrane strip overlaps the second metal sheet and is secured to the second metal sheet. The first metal sheet, the roof membrane strip and the second metal sheet are bent to be received by an inner perimeter of two adjacent gutters. A bead of non-curing sealant is applied to an inside surface of the two adjacent gutters, before insertion of the gutter expansion joint. A gutter expansion joint cover is attached to an outside perimeter of the two adjacent gutters.

Abstract: In the field of well drilling, a bail link extender device connected to a drilling rig enabling the working length of an elevator links to be extended.

Abstract: An anchoring apparatus for an irrigation system is disclosed. The anchoring apparatus includes a support base for securing to an axle of a support tower of the irrigation system. A threaded sleeve is secured to the support base and holds a shaft. The shaft has a threaded portion and an anchor portion. A motor secured to the support base is configured to rotate the shaft in a first direction about a longitudinal axis of the shaft to move the shaft along the longitudinal axis towards an anchoring position to secure and protect the system against wind and severe weather. The motor is also configured to rotate the shaft in a second direction about the longitudinal axis of the shaft to move the shaft along the longitudinal axis towards a disengaging position to lift the anchor portion of the shaft off of the ground.

Abstract: A spacer plate (3, 6, 7) for interconnecting support profiles (1, 5, 8, 9) of a display support structure (23) is described, including at least one alignment opening (11) for receiving an alignment stud (2) for aligning a first profile (1, 8) with respect to a second profile (5, 9) via the spacer plate (6), and at least one connector opening (13) for receiving a connector bar (4) for connecting the first profile (1, 8) to the second profile (5, 9) via the spacer plate (6), wherein the connector opening (13) is connected to the alignment opening (11) such that the relative position of the alignment stud (2) inside the alignment opening (11) is adjustable by the position of the connector bar (4) inside the connector opening (13). This allows to easily put the alignment stud (2) into the alignment opening (11) of the spacer plate (3, 6, 7) or vice versa and to eliminate all free play between the alignment stud (11) and the spacer plate (3, 6, 7) at the same time.

Abstract: A connection arrangement for connecting two tube pieces of a crossmember for a vehicle has a first attachment element made of a first material, wherein the first attachment element is provided for a solid material-bonded connection to at least a first tube piece which comprises the first material. Furthermore, the first attachment element has a second attachment element which is fastened to the first attachment element, wherein the second attachment element consists essentially of a second material differing from the first material, wherein the second attachment element is provided for a solid material-bonded connection to a second tube piece which comprises the second material. Furthermore, a crossmember has such a connection arrangement.

Abstract: A method of assembling wall panels includes mounting a plurality of PVC fastening extrusions to a wall in a predetermined parallel, spaced apart relationship, each having a length much greater than a length of a wall panel and having two spaced apart resilient bent end securing walls extending from a base, each securing wall having a projection, each wall panel having a main wall panel and four bent end sections with recesses and corner openings, pressing a bent end section into the spacing between the securing walls to cause deformation and snapping back thereof a projection engages in a respective recess, sliding said wall panel along the parallel, spaced apart fastening extrusions to a desired position with the corner openings permitting said sliding action, and repeating the steps of pressing and sliding for additional wall panels.

Abstract: The invention provides an end fitting (26) for a wiper blade (10) that can be mounted on a longitudinal end (10a) of the blade (10) and that comprises means (54) for locking the end (16a) of the vertebra (16) when in its inserted position in a longitudinal housing (32), these means being designed to engage with a slot (50) made in a longitudinal edge (52) of the end (16a) of the vertebra (16), characterized in that the locking means (54) are produced symmetrically with respect to a vertical longitudinal mid-plane of the longitudinal housing (32).

Abstract: A cable tray expansion splice plate for connecting first and second cable tray sections end-to-end is disclosed. The splice plate includes an elongate body having a central section, an upper flange section, and a lower flange section. In one embodiment, the lower flange section defines a channel for receiving components of the first and second cable tray sections such that the lower flange section underlies the components. Fastener openings in the central section receive fasteners to fasten the body to the cable tray sections. These openings include slots which permit the cable tray sections to move relative to one another in a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A connecting structure for use between a wind wheel of a blower and a motor shaft in combination with the wind wheel (1) and the connecting structure including a shaft sleeve (3). The wind wheel (1) includes a bottom plate (11), and the bottom plate (11) is convex to form a sleeve cover (12). A bottom surface and a side surface of the shaft sleeve (3) is wrapped by the sleeve cover (12). A thread (21) is arranged on an end of the shaft (2). A shaft step (22) is arranged on the shaft (2) at an inner side of the thread (21). The thread (21) arranged on the end of the shaft (2) is inserted into a threaded hole (31) arranged inside the shaft sleeve (3). The shaft step (22) is attached to a top surface of the shaft sleeve.

Abstract: A post coupler is provided with a pair of coupler flanges having rivet receiving apertures for receiving rivets extending from horizontal shelf-supporting beams to facilitate vertical shelf placement in a shelving unit unfettered by the vertical disposition of the post couplers. Apertures in the coupler index with apertures in abutting corner post sections to permit rivet extension therethrough. The reverse bend flanges of the coupler have a length shorter than the overall length of the coupler.

Abstract: A coupler for a able includes a body portion having integral first and second ends and an integral gate having a key entry region, wherein the body portion has a free space at least partially enclosed by an inner surface of the body portion and the gate. A complimentary coupling ring includes an integral perimetal body having a head section, a foot section, and two arm sections therebetween, wherein at least one of the arm sections has a key region, wherein the key region consists of a solid, integral portion of the at least one arm section. A coupler/coupling ring assembly comprises a coupler and a coupling ring that is removeably engageable with the coupler. The coupler/coupling ring assembly is suited for interconnecting lengths of cable, particularly suited for, but not limited to, undersea applications such as attaching a seismic data recording device to the coupler via the coupling ring.

Abstract: A coupler for a cable includes a body portion having integral first and second ends and an integral gate having a key entry region, wherein the body portion has a free space at least partially enclosed by an inner surface of the body portion and the gate. A complimentary coupling ring includes an integral perimetal body having a head section, a foot section, and two arm sections therebetween, wherein at least one of the arm sections has a key region, wherein the key region consists of a solid, integral portion of the at least one arm section. A coupler/coupling ring assembly comprises a coupler and a coupling ring that is removeably engageable with the coupler. The coupler/coupling ring assembly is suited for interconnecting lengths of cable, particularly suited for, but not limited to, undersea applications such as attaching a seismic data recording device to the coupler via the coupling ring.

Abstract: Pump apparatus, systems and methods of making and using same are disclosed. One inventive system includes a coupling member, a first shaft and a second shaft, the coupling member connecting the first shaft with the second shaft, the coupling member defining a first axial chamber accepting the first shaft, and a second axial chamber accepting the second shaft, the chambers separated by a coupling plate, the chambers including torsional motion transmitting elements and axial motion securing elements in the first and second axial chambers for axially securing the shafts in the coupling member. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A cable tray expansion splice plate for connecting first and second cable tray sections end-to-end is disclosed. The splice plate includes an elongate body having a central section, an upper flange section, and a lower flange section. In one embodiment, the lower flange section defines a channel for receiving components of the first and second cable tray sections such that the lower flange section underlies the components. Fastener openings in the central section and the lower flange section receive fasteners to fasten the body to the cable tray sections. These openings include slots which permit the cable tray sections to move relative to one another in a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A corner joint system for fastening two perpendicular furniture panels to form a box corner includes first and second male connector rails and a female connector rail. The male connector rails each include a base having a longitudinal spline extending inwardly from an inner surface. The male connector rails are secured in adjacent relation to adjacent corner surfaces of the furniture panels such that the respective splines are arranged in adjacent perpendicular relation. The female connector rail includes a main body portion having an upper end and a lower end, and two perpendicular, longitudinal, spline channels extending upwardly through the main body portion from the lower end to the upper end. The spline channels of the female connector rail are slidably received in interfitting relation over the adjacent splines of the male connector rails to cooperatively capture the splines and interlock the rails, forming a rigid, right angle box corner.

Abstract: A fastener for connecting vinyl siding panels, including an elongated trough portion having a first flat portion, a second flat portion and a curved portion extending therebetween to define a J-shaped cross-section, a generally flat elongated portion, and a generally flat intermediate portion extending between and connecting the elongated trough portion and the generally flat elongated portion. The elongated trough portion, the generally flat intermediate portion and the generally flat elongated portion are sized and shaped to slidingly engage the top lock portion of a vinyl siding panel.

Abstract: A coupler assembly is disclosed comprising: a mounting sleeve including at least one L-shaped slot; a mounting support including an insertion stud, the insertion stud configured to fit into the mounting sleeve; the insertion stud further including a radial through-hole: a compression spring disposed over the insertion stud, the compression spring functioning to exert a separation force between the mounting sleeve and the mounting support; and a retaining pin disposed in the radial through-hole wherein the insertion stud is inserted into the mounting sleeve by sliding an end of the retaining pin inside the at least one L-shaped slot.

Abstract: A diffusion-tight joint (30) between ends of prefabricated spacers (10) that support a diffusion barrier (3) on the spacer outer face is achieved in that a tongue (9) is formed from the diffusion barrier (3) at an end of two spacers (10) that abut each other at a joint (30), the tongue protruding over the end. The tongue (9) is fixed to the outer face of the diffusion barrier (3) of the other end of the spacer (10) using an adhesive application (13) so that an overlapping of the diffusion barriers (3) of both ends is achieved. The formation of the joint can be formed in the corner region of prefabricated spacer frames (10) or in straight regions of spacers (10), thus wherever ends of spacers (10) that are prefabricated abut each other.

Abstract: An anchor bracket releasably securable between two spaced-apart, generally planar boards, having a pair of first and second legs disposed parallel and offset relative to one another, a medial shank disposed between and generally perpendicular to and joining the pair of legs and means for releasably anchoring an object attached to the second leg. A method of mounting the anchor bracket includes the steps of moving the anchor bracket between an insertion/withdrawal position and a mounted anchoring position between a pair of spaced-apart boards.

Abstract: A cover member mounting device includes a cover member that forms a shape having an opening in one end and has a screw portion formed near the opening. A body has an opening portion formed at the side of one end, and has a body-side screw portion screwed into the screw portion of the cover member and formed near the opening portion. An elastic member is interposed between the opening of the cover member and the opening portion of the body. A rotation stopping member has an engagement portion, and an engagement receiving portion formed to face the screw portion of the cover member or the body-side screw portion of the body. The engagement portion and the engagement receiving portion are engaged by the reactive force generated when the elastic member is deformed by screwing the cover member into the body.

Abstract: The present application discloses a cable connector for use in attaching an input cable to an actuator in a vehicle braking system.

Abstract: A strut includes at least one bridge that provides a defined spacing between first and second frames in a longitudinal direction. At least a first connection portion is disposed on or near an end of the bridge and is resiliently elastically deformable at least in the longitudinal direction. The first connection portion may be press-fit between a base of the first frame and an engaging portion disposed on a flange that extends substantially perpendicular from the frame base. The first connection portion may comprise a base connected to the bridge with at least one inner clip projection having a first connecting member, and an outer clip comprising a base for abutting against a surface of the first frame and at least one outer clip projection extending from the outer clip base. The outer clip projection has a second connecting member that engages the first connecting member.

Abstract: A system for securing at least one cable in a conduit having first and second ends, the at least one cable being housed in the conduit and extending therethrough. The system includes a first inhibiting device disposed at the conduit proximate the first end and a second inhibiting device disposed at the conduit proximate the second end. Each of the inhibiting devices includes a stopper having a proximal end, a distal end, and a passageway formed therethrough for receiving the at least one cable. First and second thickening devices are respectively disposed adjacent each stopper. Each thickening device is operable to secure to the at least one cable. The first and second thickening devices cooperate with a respective one of the stoppers to deter removal of the at least one cable from the conduit when the thickening devices are secured to the at least one cable.

Abstract: A nailing plate for nailing to a wood member includes a sheet of metal having a plurality of elongate teeth extending from a face of the sheet. Each tooth includes a shank portion and a tip portion. The shank portion has two straight longitudinal sides extending from the face of the sheet to the tip portion so that the longitudinal sides are substantially free of any bends. The tip portion is defined by a curved end curving continuously between the two straight longitudinal sides such that the curved end is free of any substantially straight segments. Other features are disclosed.

Abstract: A connector for connecting multiple receptacles is provided. The connector has at least one midline support having a base at its bottom end, wherein the base comprises a left flange and a right flange, and wherein the right flange has a lip extending in an upward direction from its end, and the left flange has a lip extending in an upward direction from its end. A right side of the midline support, the right flange and right lip form a right channel at the base, and a left side of the midline support, left flange and left lip for a left channel at the base. The connector also has a top cover at the top of the midline support, wherein the top cover extends laterally in both the left and the right directions from the midline support.

Abstract: A connection arrangement for connection of vertically and/or horizontally arranged containers. Each of the containers provides bosses or projections over a collinear pair of which is placed a separate plate. The plate provides matched polygonal apertures to receive the projections. Each of the projections provides an aperture there through to receive a retainer pin or bolt. The pin or bolt abuts the plate when engaged. The arrangement greatly expedites the separation of the containers when desired. The user needs only tap out the retainer pin and pull off the plate. This obviates the use of fasteners which can freeze, rust or become otherwise inoperative or cumbersome.

Abstract: A hole-saw assembly including a hole-saw having at one end a plurality of cutting teeth and at the other end two shafts. The assembly includes a mandrel coaxially aligned with said hole-saw and including a body having two bores therethrough coaxially aligned with said shafts. An annulus located on top of the body is coaxially aligned with said mandrel and hole-saw and includes two holes, the annulus rotatable around its longitudinal axis from a first to a second position. In the first position, the annulus holes are aligned with the bores and shafts allowing the shafts to be freely insertable and removable and in the second position the holes are misaligned to lock the shafts to the annulus. Such an arrangement allows the hole-saw and the mandrel to be easily and quickly mountable and demountable.

Abstract: A device for mounting a hybrid transmission, comprising a transmission unit and a hybrid module, onto an internal combustion engine, namely, for coupling a transmission shaft (10) of the hybrid transmission to a flywheel (13) of the internal combustion engine via a torsion damper (14). The torsion damper (14) can be connected to the transmission shaft (10) by a connecting element (18). The connecting element (18) has a first part (19), with a relatively small diameter, which is clamped to a hub (16) of the torsion damper (14) and a second part (20), with a relatively large diameter, with which, via driving splines (21), the transmission shaft (10) engages.

Abstract: It will be clearly seen that the bolt-like piece (1) described in the space frame connection system is embossed on the shaft with the part with thread being excluded, and the groove-set is formed, and as a result of title assembly of these two parts with groove-set formed in the hole section inside the wide nut-like piece (3) within the tolerances and at the same pitch (FIG. 4/2, FIG. 4/3), the system has the strength against the serious values of excessive pressures.

Abstract: A fascia system for a building is disclosed. The fascia system includes a sheet of material comprising a first part and a second part, as well as a first fascia board and a second fascia board. The first part is coupled to three sides of the first fascia board, and the second fascia board is held in a predetermined relationship with respect to the first fascia board in response to the second part being coupled to three sides of the second fascia board. In some embodiments the second part has a shape which is a mirror image of the shape of the first part. In some embodiments the sheet of material is composed of galvanized metal. In some embodiments a decorative pattern is applied to the sheet of material.

Abstract: A splice system for linear connection of fishing lines includes a female connector and a male connector. Each connector has first and second opposite ends, a longitudinal axis, and a shaped exterior surface. The first end of the female connector is connected to a first fishing line section; the second end has a first opening; and the connector has a raised interior feature. The second end of the male connector is connected to a second fishing line section; the first end is configured for coaxial insertion into the first opening of the female connector, and the first end has a raised exterior feature. The connectors have a first relative position representing a disengaged state and a second relative position representing an engaged state. The first relative position and the second relative position are rotationally displaced about the axis.

Abstract: A joining device for structural magnetic assemblies including elongated modular elements (10) magnetically anchorable to one another and/or to intermediate modular elements (11); the joining device (13) includes at least a first and a second connecting member (14) interconnected by an intermediate link member (15); each connecting member (14), has a hollow body open at both ends, provided with an inner mating surface conforming to an outer mating surface of the elongated modular elements (10). Anti-rotational retaining element (21; 22; 27) are provided at an end (18) of each connecting member (14) to engage corresponding retaining element (21; 22; 27) of a connecting member (14) of another joining device (13) threaded onto a same elongated modular element (10), to hold a fixed relationship.

Abstract: The device includes an inner conductor, a dielectric material, an outer conductor, a coupling spring, and a sliding sleeve. The dielectric material surrounds the inner conductor. The outer conductor surrounds the dielectric material. The sliding sleeve is slidably attached to the outer conductor. The coupling spring is attached to the outer conductor. The coupling spring includes a plurality of beam tines. Each beam tine includes a lever tine. An adjacent pair of beam tines is separated by a slot where the slot has a root. A first distance is defined from the root to an edge of the beam tine. A second length is defined from the root to a distal end of the lever tine. The first length is greater than the second length.

Abstract: A continuous composite fiberglass sucker rod for connection between a pump and a pump drive has a rectangular cross section. End fittings having a rod receiving cavity are connected to the rod ends using a curable adhesive. The rod fitting is maintained in a vertical position with the cavity facing upwardly. The rod end portion is positioned in the cavity with the end at the bottom of the cavity. Curable adhesive is introduced into the cavity. A centralizer bushing is used to maintain alignment of the rod relative to the cavity. A portable heating device receives the fitting and rod end portion and enhances the curing process.

Abstract: Pump apparatus, systems and methods of making and using same are disclosed. One inventive system includes a coupling member, a first shaft and a second shaft, the coupling member connecting the first shaft with the second shaft, the coupling member defining a first axial chamber accepting the first shaft, and a second axial chamber accepting the second shaft, the chambers separated by a coupling plate, the chambers including torsional motion transmitting elements and axial motion securing elements in the first and second axial chambers for axially securing the shafts in the coupling member. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A locking device designed to maintain the connection between a male connecting element and a female connecting element, and assembly including the locking device. The locking device includes a sleeve provided with a female thread designed to interact with a male thread of the female connecting element and indexing means housed in the sleeve and designed to interact with the male connecting element and to be indexed during screwing of the locking device onto the female connecting element. The locking device also includes a compression device mounted so that it sides in the sleeve and is capable of increasing a contact pressure between the indexing means after screwing.

Abstract: An anchoring apparatus for an irrigation system is disclosed. The anchoring apparatus includes a support base for securing to an axle of a support tower of the irrigation system. A threaded sleeve is secured to the support base and holds a shaft. The shaft has a threaded portion and an anchor portion. A motor secured to the support base is configured to rotate the shaft in a first direction about a longitudinal axis of the shaft to move the shaft along the longitudinal axis towards an anchoring position to secure and protect the system against wind and severe weather. The motor is also configured to rotate the shaft in a second direction about the longitudinal axis of the shaft to move the shaft along the longitudinal axis towards a disengaging position to lift the anchor portion of the shaft off of the ground.