Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing ball (10, 11) for receiving the implement pin (8, 9) of an agricultural implement (1) in the catching jaw (7) of the catching hook (6) of a three-point connecting device (3) belonging to a tractor (2). The bearing ball comprises a hollow ball (2) with a cylindrical tube (14) passing through it. The central region of the cylindrical tube (14) has been provided with a formation (15) which extends radically and supports the inner face (13) of the hollow ball (12) in a force-free way. It secures the hollow ball (12) on the cylindrical tube (14) in the axial direction and permits relative rotation between the two. This provides better support because only the ends of the cylindrical tube (14) rest against the implement pin and bending of the cylindrical tube (14) no longer adversely affects the bearing ball.

Abstract: A knee brace to provide lateral resistance at the bottom of glued laminated beams and solid heavy timbers. The brace consists of an elongated strap connected at its mid point to the bottom of the glulam or heavy timber. Legs angled outwardly are connected at their ends to transverse members. Special cut sections in the strap provide tabs running perpendicular to the bottom of the braced glulam or timber. The tabs are held to the side faces of the braced member by nails. The bent tabs and nails in the bottom of the glulam provide the resistance to overturn loads.