Abstract: A snap ring assembly includes a base set. The base set includes a first base section and a second base section. The first base section is adapted to be disposed adjacent and substantially coplanar with respect to the second base section. The snap ring assembly also includes a retaining set. The retaining set includes a first retaining section and a second retaining section. The first retaining section is adapted to be disposed adjacent and substantially coplanar with respect to the second retaining section. Each of the first retaining section and the second retaining section is adapted to be removably coupled to each of the first base section and the second base section.

Abstract: A retaining ring assembly for a gas turbine engine may include a first engine component and a second engine component. A retaining ring may be disposed between the first engine component and the second engine component. The retaining ring may be circumferentially discontinuous and may include a first terminal portion having at least one of a tapered or a contoured geometry. A thickness of the retaining ring at the first terminal portion may be less than a thickness of the retaining ring away from the first terminal portion.

Abstract: A polymeric fastener includes a body having multiple sides adapted to accept a tool for applying torque to the body to axially rotate the body with respect to a body longitudinal axis. A flange integrally connected to the body extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A wave-shaped washer integrally connected to the flange has multiple valleys interposed between multiple oppositely directed peaks. Multiple triangular shaped frangible connectors integrally join the flange to the wave-shaped washer. Each frangible connector is integrally connected at a first end to the flange, and is integrally connected at an opposite connecting tip to an individual one of the peaks. The connecting tip has a reduced thickness compared to the first end to induce fracture of each frangible connector at the connecting tip.

Abstract: A washer device for a fastener driver includes a layer having a number of washer members coupled together and located side by side, and having a hinge line formed between every two adjacent washer members for temporarily securing or coupling the washer members together, and for allowing the washer members to be selectively received or engaged with the nails or staples or fasteners that are hammered or punched out of the nose portion of the driver body member by the ejector. The washer members each include an orifice for selectively receiving or engaging with the nails or staples or fasteners, and one or more projections for separating the two superposed layers from each other.

Abstract: A washer for tightening and loosening threaded connectors includes an outer body having a radially inner opening larger than a diameter of a bolt and a radially outer surface adapted to absorb a reaction force of the bolt; and optionally a radially inner segment, and a spacer locatable between the radially inner segment and the nut, so that when only the radially outer body is interposed between the nut and the object for regular applications the washer functions as a reaction washer, when the radially outer body and the radially inner segment are interposed together between the nut and the object for applications when even and accurate bolt elongation is necessary the washer functions as a tension washer, and when the radially outer body, the radially inner segment, and the spacer are interposed between the nut and the object for applications when a precise bolt elongation is needed and a bolt elongation must be controlled the washer functions as a high precision washer.

Abstract: A socket connector includes a metallic stiffener, an insulative housing, a load plate, a load lever and a plurality of washers. The stiffener defines a central opening in a middle portion thereof, the opening being surrounded by two pairs of inner surfaces. The housing defines a recessed conductive zone surrounded by sidewalls. The housing partially received in the opening of stiffener, and sidewalls interferentially engage with the inner surfaces in a direction parallel to the opening. The stiffener defines a plurality of through holes around the opening. Each of the through holes has two washers assembled therein from both sides of the stiffener; and every two washers assembled in a same through hole define a passageway in the middle thereof.

Abstract: A pin for fixing a panel to a support material is provided, having a shank (1) and a head (4), and a narrowed anchorage portion (5), a washer (2) for pressing the panel to be fixed against the support material and a guide (3) for limiting the penetration depth the shank (1). The pin, to be anchored within a material supporting the panel by means of a powder actuated tool does not damage the panel and ensures fixing of the pin with very good quality The guide (3) comprises a cylindrical tube which forms a hole within the panel, within which the cylindrical tube guide (3) is disposed so as to serve as a guide for the shank (1) of the pin as the same is being driven therethrough and into the support material.

Abstract: A shim is provided for a planetary gear arrangement of the type having planetary gears each of which is rotatably mounted to a frame by a shaft. The shim includes an elongated flat body having a generally U-shaped recess at one end and which is adapted to be inserted in between the planetary gear and the frame so that the shaft is positioned within the U-shaped recess. The opposite end of the shim includes a locking tab which abuts against a portion of the frame thus simultaneously locking the shim against pivotal movement and locking the shaft in the U-shaped recess on the shim body. The U-shaped shim serves to channel lubrication into the shim and around the shaft.

Abstract: A replaceable shim is provided for a planetary gear arrangement of the type having planetary gears each of which is rotatably mounted to a frame by a shaft. The shim includes an elongated flat body having a generally U-shaped recess at one end and which is adapted to be inserted in between the planetary gear and the frame so that the shaft is positioned within the U-shaped recess. The opposite end of the shim is then pivotal to a position in which the opposite end abuts against a portion of the frame thus locking the shaft in the U-shaped recess on the shim body. A bendable locking tab is then bent to a position in which the bending tab abuts against a second surface on the frame and prevents further pivotting of the shim. In doing so, the bending tab locks the shim to the frame with the planetary gear shaft positioned within the shim recess.

Abstract: The caliper (52), in the form of a closed frame surrounding the fixed support (50), incorporates at least one axial reinforcing member (3) joining two axially separated zones (1, 2) of the caliper by passing through them and extending radially beyond the periphery of the disc (53). The reinforcing member incorporates a head (4), which is received within a complementary recess in the first zone of the caliper (1), and a threaded end cooperating with first and second locking and tightening elements, cooperating with each other (for example a locking nut 5 and a removable washer 10) of which the first elements is lockable on the threaded end so as to give, together with the second element, a predetermined tension to the reinforcing member, the second element being capable of being selectively disengaged to allow the reinforcing member to be separated (by tilting or longitudinal displacement) from the second zone (2) of the caliper.

Abstract: A masking cover for a wall surface 16 around a pipe 15 which emerges therefrom, constituted by two circular concentric plates 10 and 11 each provided with a radial slot 13 having parallel edges which are connected together by a semicircular portion 14 having its center coinciding with that of the plates 10 and 11, the plates being arranged for mounting by way of their slot 13 around the pipe 15 in order to form a single stable facing in the form of a circular masking cover.