Abstract: An extraction and adjustment tool for tangless helically coiled wire inserts according to the invention includes a mandrel with a leading portion having a tooth for reception in a recess of the insert for left-hand rotation of the insert. An end opposite the leading portion is received in a bushing of a handle portion for connecting the mandrel to the handle. Left-hand rotation of the handle contracts the insert about the leading portion of the mandrel to facilitate adjustment or removal of the insert.

Abstract: A setting apparatus 30 in which a mandrel of a blind rivet is inserted into a hole 47 of a nose at the front end of the setting apparatus, and wherein a rivet body of the rivet is projected from the nose into a mounting hole of a workpiece. The mandrel is pulled rearward of the nose with a force capable of breaking the mandrel and expanding a shank of the rivet body so that the rivet is set in the workpiece by the expanded shank and a flange of the rivet body, followed by discharging of the broken mandrel from the setting apparatus. The force for pulling the mandrel is obtained from hydraulic pressure of a hydraulic cylinder 34. The hydraulic pressure is produced by a piston 41 which moves in a pneumatic cylinder 39 adjacent to the hydraulic cylinder. The nose 31 is axially aligned with an apparatus body 33 including the hydraulic cylinder and the pneumatic cylinder 39 along the longitudinal direction of the setting apparatus 30 from the front end to the rear end thereof.

Abstract: A component mounting structure is for temporarily fastening a small component (2) such as an assist grip to a large component (3) such as a large interior or exterior component of an automobile. A fastening hole of the small component is aligned with a fastening hole of the large component and the small component is temporarily fastened to the large component by inserting a clip (1) into the both fastening holes. The clip comprises a first engagement portion (6) to be brought into surface-contact with the large component, a shank (7) extending from the first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion (9) integrally formed with the shank (7) so as to be engaged with the small component, wherein the first engagement portion, the shank, and the second engagement portion of the clip are formed to have a hollow portion so that a screw component can axially be inserted therein. The screw component (13) is inserted and held in the clip under the temporary fastening condition.

Abstract: A keyed knob assembly (10) having a knob portion (12), a knob insert (14) partially received within a bore (18) formed in the knob portion (12) and a shank portion (16) partially covering the knob insert (14) is disclosed. A throughbore (48) formed in the knob insert (14) is provided which operably supports a locking cylinder assembly (42). An axial channel (50) formed in the shank portion (16) terminates at a radial slot (52) to provide a means for releasably coupling the knob,assembly (10) of the present invention to a catch (54) of a lever catch subassembly associate with the chassis of the lockset.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for installing a faucet or end body valve assembly on a top side of a deck. The apparatus includes a threaded member engaged with the faucet or end body and extending through the mounting hole to be rotated from above the deck. A wedge nut is threadedly connected to the threaded member to pass through the mounting hole to the underside of the deck. A second member associated with and parallel to the threaded member engages the nut to prevent rotation thereof during rotation of the threaded member whereby the nut will be shifted up or down along the length of the threaded member responsive to the direction of rotation of the threaded member. A retainer member is disposed around the threaded member and includes a plurality of legs which each include a foot portion at an end thereof.

Abstract: An interactive packaging system is disclosed which is particularly suited for a door handleset and provides a potential purchaser with direct visual and tactile access to the product without the need of opening the packaging. Additionally, the packaging system includes a base which provides an increased footprint to stably support the packaging system in an upright position.

Abstract: A blind rivet assembly 10 includes a mandrel 2 and a rivet body 4. The mandrel 2 has a head portion 6 and a shank portion 8. The rivet body 4 has a generally cylindrical body portion 12 terminating in a flange 14 at a first end, and a free end 16 at the other end of the body portion 12. The mandrel 2 is assembled into the rivet body 4 so that the free end 16 of the body portion 12 contacts the underside 18 of the head portion 6. The free end 16 of the body portion 12 is attached to the underside 18 of the head portion 6 of the mandrel 2.

Abstract: An installation jig includes a pair of jaws and a latch guide coupled together by an adjusting mechanism. The jig includes a pair of backset spacers mounted to the latch guide rotational movement between a first backset position and a second backset position. A detent mechanism maintains each backset spacer in a selected backset position and, when combined with the rotational movement, provides a tool-free backset operation. The jig also includes a pair of removable in-line arms to provide the capability to perform a standard door prep on metal and wood doors. In addition, a novel drill bit adapter is disclosed.

Abstract: A valve assembly comprises a valve stem, an annular bonnet configured to receive the valve stem, a valve disk coupled to one end of the valve stem, a seal, and an insert. The seal is disposed adjacent the valve disk and has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface includes a first pair of sealing ridges extending upwardly therefrom and the bottom surface includes a second pair of sealing ridges extending downwardly therefrom. The insert includes a recess configured to receive the seal that performs a sealing function and a biasing function. The valve assembly can easily be configured to open in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction without resort to adapters or other additional pieces by rotating the bonnet/valve stem sub-assembly 90° relative to the insert.

Abstract: To set two-part fasteners (8), in particular blind rivets, in which for setting a first part (7) has to be pulled while a second part (6) is held, a device is proposed with a housing (1), a feed appliance (9) on the housing (1) to transfer a fastener (8) into the housing (1) through an orifice (12) in the housing (1), an abutment (3), which holds the second part (6) during the setting process, and a pulling device pulling the first part (7) during the setting process, which has a gripper (5) at an open end of a pulling element (4) which cooperates with a pulling piston (13) which is movable forwards and backwards along an axis of the housing (1) in a first chamber (14) by an actuating unit. To transfer a fastener (8) the pulling element (4) opens the orifice (12). The pulling element (4) extends through the piston (13). The pulling piston (13) and the pulling element (4) are movable relative to one another along the axis. The pulling element (4) has a piston (17) on the end opposed to the gripper (5).

Abstract: The invention provides a gripper for a tack welding gun wherein the tack gripper is U-shaped in design. The tack gripper has two arms connected by a base. At least one arm of the tack gripper is resilient in design. The arms have a bent back portion at their free end. The portion is arranged between the respective arms. The portions contain holes in which the catch knobs formed on the workpiece to be welded can engage.