Abstract: The invention relates to a coated metal fastener that is prepared by electrogalvanically coating a metal fastener with a layer of tin and zinc mixed crystals, wherein the tin is from about 50 to about 90% by weight of the mixed crystals layer. The fastener plated with the tin and zinc alloy layer has a number of unexpected properties, including stability at higher temperatures than expected, which is important for retaining the strength of a vehicle joint secured with the fastener during subsequent finishing operations; retention of electrical conductivity, which makes the fastener suitable for use as a grounding member; and resistance to galvanic corrosion when the fastener joins metals of differing electrode potential.

Abstract: A lockset mechanism having a latchbolt assembly adapted for manual and remote operation is provided. The latchbolt assembly includes a latchbolt tail and a latchbolt head pivotally mounted for relative movement on the latchbolt tail. A slide mounted on the latchbolt tail is moveable for selectively engaging the latchbolt head to permit pivoting of the latchbolt head relative to the latchbolt tail. A spring biases the slide towards the position which engages the slide. A solenoid is operably coupled to the slide for actuation thereof.

Abstract: An anti-vibration holding element 1 for holding pipes 46 and 48 includes a securing part 3, which is connected to a pipe holding part 2. An anti-vibration member 5 is located on an outer circumferential surface of the securing part 3, and between the connected securing part and the pipe holding part 2. The securing part 3 is formed separately from the pipe holding part 2, which is formed with a base 12. An accommodating portion of the base 12, including the outer circumferential surface, receives the securing part 3. When the securing part 3 is located in the base 12 of the pipe holding part 2, the anti-vibration member 5 connects the securing part and the holding part by the fitting of the member on to the base. To facilitate attachment of the holding element 1 to a body 49, the securing part 3 is formed with spaced, opposed claws 27 which engage and attach to a grooved stud 50 welded to the body.

Abstract: A pin (11) is formed projecting upwardly integrally with a face side holder (10) and a slit (13) is formed at a side thereof. On a rear side of the face side holder (10), a stationary pinching portion (20) is provided substantially in parallel therewith and a movable pinching portion (23) and is provided substantially in parallel therewith through a hinge portion (22). Each pinching portion (20, 23) is arranged to have free ends (20a) and (23a) at each tip side and is possible to change from a state where they are mutually horizontal interposing the hinge portion (22) therebetween to a state where they open outwardly so as to separate the tip thereof. The movable pinching portion (23) is integrated with a pin fitting portion (27) which extends to an opposite direction to the pin (11). The pin fitting portion (27) fits into a slit (13) by bending at the hinge portion (22) and is engaged to be one body with the pin (11) by means of an engaging portion (28).

Abstract: A riveting system is operable to join two or more workpieces with a rivet. In another aspect of the present invention, a self-piercing rivet is employed. Still another aspect of the present invention employs an electronic control unit and one or more sensors to determine a riveting characteristic and/or an actuator characteristic.

Abstract: In a plate-like component holding bracket (1) having a certain thickness, a welding portion (5) to be welded to a base member includes an end surface along one of the sides. The end surface is adapted to come into contact with the surface of the base member. Along the end surface of the side of the elding portion (5), non-welding portions (6) are provided adjacent to the welding portion (5), and discharge arc anti-transferring grooves (7) are formed between the welding portion (5) and the non-welding portions (6) to prevent discharge arc from transferring to the non-welding portions (6). The end surface of each non-welding portion (6) is formed at such a height (H) that is measured from the end surface of the welding portion (5) apart from the surface of the base member. The height (H) is effective to predetermine the height of the welded bracket.

Abstract: A rivet setting tool is provided including a pulling head and a jaw case connected to the pulling head such that the jaw case is driven by the pulling head to engage a rivet mandrel. Air is supplied to the pulling head to return the pulling head to its original position after a rivet has been set. A remote intensifier is provided including an air piston disposed in a piston chamber and a rod connected to the air piston and extending into a ram housing which is connected to a hydraulic passage which is connected to the pulling head. A first supply of pressurized gas communicates with a first end of the piston chamber and a second supply of pressurized gas communicates with a second end of the piston chamber for rapidly returning the air piston to the retracted position in combination with the air pressure applied to the pulling head. The second end of the piston chamber is vented to prevent to much pressure build up pushing the piston to the retracted position.

Abstract: A faucet spout assembly 20 is mountable on a deck 80 from above the deck 80. The assembly 20 is connected to a water supply line that extends through an opening 82 in the deck 80. The assembly 20 includes a spout 22 removably connected to a mounting plate 44. A first and a second member 26 and 50, respectively, connect to non-rotatable nut member 64 carrying a retainer member 72 whereby, on shifting the nut member 64 toward the underside of the deck 80, the retainer member 72 will clamp the assembly 20 to the deck 80.

Abstract: A blind rivet (10) comprises a substantially cylindrical body (2) and a mandrel (4) which body includes one or more circumferential grooves (12,14) formed on the outer face of the body. Each groove (12,14) is reinforced by one or more axial reinforcing ribs (16).

Abstract: A spare-tire fastening structure is for fastening a spare-tire 1 to a support member (bracket 2) in a spare-tire receiving section. The fastening structure comprises a nut member 5 and a bolt member 9.