Abstract: For removing a cap (2) made of a plastic material, which is disposed on a shank (9) of a metal stud, it is proposed that the cap has tool engagement regions (15a, 15b), through which a substantially tangentially directed deformation force (F) is introduced by means of jaws (20, 21) into the cap (2) so that at least one portion (14a, 14b, 14c), which extends at least over part of the axial length of the shank (9) and is formed between the tool engagement regions (15a, 15b), is plastically deformed in such a way that the cap (2) releases the shank (9) and the cap (2) may be pulled off in axial direction of the shank (9).

Abstract: A lockset mechanism (20, 120) is provided with a spindle subassembly (24, 124) having a spindle component (44, 128) particularly configured to fracture when an over-torque is applied thereto for uncoupling the handle subassembly (22, 122) from the latch bolt subassembly (26). A spring mechanism (64, 130) is operably disposed between the lockset housing (32, 164) and the spindle subassembly (24, 124) for urging the spindle subassembly (24, 124) including the fractured spindle component (44, 128) away from the handle subassembly (22, 122) to render the lockset mechanism (20, 120) inoperable thereby.

Abstract: A pipe fastener which is capable of holding pipes without requiring a cover, attaching the pipes easily and enhancing a high mounting force of pipes while retaining the vibration absorbing function. The fastener 14 comprises a pipe holder 15 to hold pipes 2 and a panel fixing portion 17 to be fixed to a panel 5. The pipe holder 15 comprises a pipe engagement portion 18 which receives the pipes inside thereof and engages with them, a damper portion 19 of a vibration absorbing material disposed on the outer portion of the pipe engagement portion, and a holder portion 21 connected to the panel fixing portion to hold the outer portion of the damper portion. The pipe engagement portion 18, the damper portion 19 and the holder portion 21 are connected with each other as one piece.

Abstract: A belt providing continuous lining up of plastics components held in a plastics web whereby components successively presented to an assembly position are then separated and utilized, having at least one guide element provided on each component whereby the component is located and positioned at the assembly position prior to separation of the component.

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: An adjustable interconnected lockset adapted to be secured to a door which includes a mounting plate assembly having a vertically extending mounting plate having an operator bracket proximate the bottom thereof with the operator bracket having screw receiving holes. The lockset also has an exterior operator assembly including internally threaded posts, first screw holes extending through the mounting plate and screws which extend through the mounting plate and threadedly engaging with the threaded posts to clamp the door between the exterior operator assembly and the mounting plate assembly. The mounting plate has a central opening extending vertically upwardly from a location proximate the operator bracket and defining mounting plate side panels on either side thereof and the mounting plate assembly further has a dead bolt bracket which includes a central door engaging portion, a pair of opposed side portions adapted to engage the mounting plate side panels, and screw receiving holes.

Abstract: A tool 32 is used to assemble a spark plug insert 24 within an oversize threaded passage 26 of an engine block 20. The tool 32 includes a mandrel 48 which is formed with a threaded extension 60, and also includes a pliable bushing 34 having a cylindrical section 36, a flange 38 at one end thereof and a passage 40. A nut 44 is embedded in the pliable bushing 34 and is formed with threads 46 which are in axial alignment with the passage 40 of the pliable bushing 34. The threaded extension 60 is inserted into the passage 40 of the pliable bushing 34 and into threaded engagement with the nut 44. The cylindrical section 36 is inserted into an inner opening of the insert 24 and the mandrel 48 is rotated relative to the pliable bushing 34 to draw the nut 44 toward the flanged end of the bushing.

Abstract: A rivet delivery device is provided for transferring a rivet from a rivet passage to a nose piece of a pulling head and jaw case mechanism. The rivet delivery device is air driven to extend forwardly of the rivet setting tool and rotates to present a rivet in front of the jaws and then transfers the rivet into the jaws. The angular rotation and stroke length of the rivet delivery device can be easily adjusted. A double-acting piston is driven in both directions by positive air pressure to extend and rotate the delivery device in front of the nose piece and returning the rivet delivery device after rivet transfer. The use of a double-acting piston greatly enhances the speed at which the, rivet delivery device can operate.

Abstract: A thrust washer for a mounting assembly disposed below an opening in a deck for mounting a faucet above the opening in the deck. A plurality of water lines extend through the opening in the deck to be connected to the faucet. The thrust washer being wider than the opening in the deck and formed in the shape of a "W" with a central opening at its midpoint for connection thereof to the mounting assembly. The thrust washer has a pair of outer legs defining wings which create an enlarged space above the central opening thereof adjacent the top of the "W". The thrust washer defines a solid, squat member having a height substantially equal to one-half the distance of the enlarged space thereof.

Abstract: A hand-operated blind rivet setting tool having a compound link mechanism for increasing advantageously the mechanical ratio between its moving parts. A one-digit, one-handed latching and unlatching feature is provided, as well as a jam-free environment for the rivet-mandrel used with the tool during the rivet-setting cycle. Two easily assembled subassemblies of the tool combine for error-free assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of removing punch rivets, which are set into a workpiece and have a male die end for driving the punch rivet and an opposite female die end which penetrates the workpiece. A pin is placed with its front end onto the male die end so as substantially to cover the latter and, with a simultaneous supply of energy through the pin, heats the contact area between pin and male die end up to a fusion temperature in the contact area, whereupon after cooling of the contact area the pin is retracted counter to the pressure of an abutment supported on the workpiece and carries along the punch rivet which is thereby withdrawn from the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic fastening element for fitting onto a stud with a base body (1) having a socket (2) with at least one orifice (3) for the stud, with a collar (4) which at least partially surrounds the orifice (3) and is formed integrally with the base body (1), with a perforated disc (5) which has a hole (6) orientated substantially coaxially to the orifice (3) and is molded on the collar via at least one set breaking point connection (7) at a distance from the base body (1) prior to fitting of the fastening element. A secure and reliable seal is achieved.

Abstract: A receptacle for a feed mechanism comprises a receiving body having a receiving chamber connected to a feed duct and a conveying duct extending substantially perpendicularly to the feed duct. At least one blocking means is arranged in the aperture region of the feed duct and reduces a cross section of the feed duct. The blocking means clears the cross section of the feed duct in the direction of the receiving chamber and blocks it in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A fastening device (30) includes a housing (32) and a handle (34) extending from a first side of the housing to assume a pistol-like configuration. A head (38) is located at a forward end of the housing (32) and includes a nose member (40) located between two spaced housing parts or guide plates (41) and (42). A magazine (36) is attached to the nose member (40) adjacent a second side of the housing (32), opposite the first side thereof. A plurality of spaced, serially-arranged fastening elements (44) are linked together in a belt-like fashion, and are located within the magazine (36) for feeding and conveying of the fastening elements to a forward fitting position or assembly station (46) at a forward end of the nose member (40).