Abstract: A steering shaft assembly includes a shaft having a first end region including a nose, a male spline region coupleable with a female spline region of a clamp yoke, a ring flag seat adjacent said nose, and a first ring flag locating feature between said ring flag seat and said male spline region. The steering shaft assembly also includes a ring flag having an annular band seated on said ring flag seat, a flag extending axially from said annular band in a first direction beyond said first end and radially outwardly from said annular band, and a second ring flag locating feature extending axially from said annular band in a second direction opposite said first direction, said second ring flag locating feature interacting with said first ring flag locating feature to orient said ring flag in a predetermined rotational orientation relative to said shaft.

Abstract: A bearing for a socket joint incorporates an internal grease groove pattern which may help to interlock an outer shell portion that is also used as a preload. The bearing includes a first grease groove extends along an inner shell surface and a second grease groove extends along the inner shell surface. At least one of the first grease groove or the second grease groove extend between one or more of the end side and the exit side of the inner shell surface, and the first grease groove and the second grease groove at least partially intersect at a groove junction. In one implementation, one or more grease grooves at least partially follow a geodesic path, and in another implementation, one or more grease grooves fluidly cooperate with a grease channel located in an overhanging retention lip of an outer shell portion.

Abstract: A telescopic structure includes a handle, a main telescopic body, and a telescopic rod assembly disposed between the handle and the main telescopic body. The telescopic rod assembly includes an outer tube and an inner tube group. An end of the outer tube is connected to the handle, the inner tube group is movably disposed inside the outer tube, and an end of the inner tube group is connected to the main telescopic body. A first limiting component is disposed on an outer periphery of the telescopic rod assembly and is configured to limit movement of the inner tube group. A side wall of the telescopic rod assembly defines multiple limiting holes configured to insert the first limiting part. Compared to the related art, it eliminates the need for auxiliary equipment to climb to high places for work, thereby enhancing safety and reliability while also improving work efficiency.

Abstract: A follower device is disclosed which includes a friction surface, a neck, and at least one shelf. The at least one friction surface and the at least one shelf may extend from the neck, and the slot may be adjacent to the neck. The follower may be disposed in a telescoping tube and allow closure or retraction of the telescoping tube automatically by pulling on an inner tube to disengage a button lock, termed an overpull and then collapsing the telescoping tube without interference from the button lock.

Abstract: A ring joint assembly, having a ring (10) having a peripheral slot (10A) and a circular slot (10B), a support plate (20) having a circular slot (20A), a hexagonal nut (30), a washer (40) and at least two solid bolts (50) of head (50A) or at least two hollow bolts (60) of head (60A) or at least one solid bolt (50) and one hollow bolt (60), is disclosed. A rigid connection, with a thing, is made through the circular slot (10B) of the ring (10), in conjunction with the washer (40), the hexagonal nut (30) and the solid bolt (50) or hollow bolt (60), as the case may be, and a movable connection, with a second thing, is made through the peripheral slot (10A) of the ring (10), in conjunction with the circular slot (20A) on the support plate (20), the washer (40), the hexagonal nut (30) and the solid bolt (50) or hollow bolt (60), as the case may be. The movable connection provides flexibility and easy adjustment of the connection so formed.

Abstract: A drive unit comprising at least one motor, at least one drive shaft and at least one connection shaft, wherein the connection shaft includes at least one receiving recess having a receiving opening at a first end side and is formed closed at a second end side. A first axial portion of the receiving recess has first dimensional tolerance characteristics with respect to the diameter, and the drive shaft is at least partially inserted into the receiving recess. A second axial portion of the receiving recess has second dimensional tolerance characteristics with respect to the diameter, and the first dimensional tolerance characteristics are different from the second dimensional tolerance characteristics, so that a clearance fit or transition fit is formed in the first portion between the drive shaft and the connection shaft and an interference fit is formed in the second portion between the drive shaft and the connection shaft.

Abstract: A steering shaft assembly includes a shaft having an end region to be coupled to another component with a mechanical fastener, the shaft comprising a protrusion extending radially outwardly from the shaft within the end region of the shaft. The steering shaft assembly also includes a ring flag coupleable to the end region of the shaft, the ring flag comprising a recess positioned to receive the protrusion of the shaft at a desired relative axial position of the ring flag and the shaft to rotationally align the ring flag and the shaft at a desired rotational position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fence panel and a fence. The fence panel includes a frame, a first fastener, a second fastener and a supporting foot, where the frame includes a longitudinal tube; the first fastener is disposed at an end of the longitudinal tube; the supporting foot includes a supporting end and a connecting end that are oppositely arranged, where the supporting end is configured for contacting with a floor, and the connecting end is inserted into the end of the longitudinal tube provided with the first fastener; and the supporting foot is internally provided with a through hole running through the supporting end and the connecting end, and the second fastener is securely connected to the first fastener by passing through the through hole in a direction from the supporting end to the connecting end, thereby mounting the supporting foot to the longitudinal tube.

Abstract: A telescopic hot stick or pole for manipulating a tool from a position a selected distance away from a workpiece wherein the hot stick includes a tubular first section having a female end and a predetermined non-circular cross-sectional shape. A second section has a male end slidably engaged within the first tubular section and a predetermined non-circular cross-sectional shape conforming in a close-fit relation to the shape of the first section to prevent significant relative rotation of the second section therein. A locking assembly maintains the second section in an extended position where locking is accomplished in response to a sliding of the second section to the extended position and may be disengaged to permit ready removal of the second section from the first section.

Abstract: A tensioning wire attachment system includes a tensioning device, which includes a first collar connectable to a threaded stud. The threaded stud is connectable to a mounting base via a tubular body. The mounting base includes a mounting base aperture. The system also includes a first gripping wedge secured within the first collar via an inside thread of the first collar. The first gripping wedge secures a first wire. The system also includes a single point mounting collar. The mounting collar is configured for rotational movement of the tubular body within via a notch provided in an end of the tubular body. The mounting collar is configured for threading attachment to the mounting base via the mounting base aperture.

Abstract: A cable railing assembly having a plurality of posts, an expandable cable guide assembly, and a tensioning apparatus, and a method of assembling the cable railing assembly. The expandable cable guide assembly includes a pair of cable braces with a cable extending in a serpentine fashion between the cable braces. The tensioning apparatus includes a tensioner base, a tensioner body, a compression spring positioned between the tensioner base and the tensioner body, a movable carriage slidably mounted adjacent the tensioner body and comprising a cable clamp for gripping the cable, and a threaded adjuster secured to the body and operative for moving the movable carriage along the body.

Abstract: A socket joint and spring for a socket joint that has a plurality of fingers extending from a radially extending mounting flange. The finger has opposing spring surfaces separated by an edge portion. The edge portion of the finger extends to the radially extending mounting flange, and the finger extending from a junction end at the radially extending mounting flange to a distal end. The finger has an axial shift bend toward the junction end and a load bearing tip toward the distal end. In one implementation, the finger is configured as a flex lever arm extending from a center point of the axial shift bend to the load bearing tip.

Abstract: A cable railing assembly having a plurality of posts, an expandable cable guide assembly, and a tensioning apparatus, and a method of assembling the cable railing assembly. The expandable cable guide assembly includes a pair of cable braces with a cable extending in a serpentine fashion between the cable braces. The tensioning apparatus includes a tensioner base, a tensioner body, a compression spring positioned between the tensioner base and the tensioner body, a movable carriage slidably mounted adjacent the tensioner body and comprising a cable clamp for gripping the cable, and a threaded adjuster secured to the body and operative for moving the movable carriage along the body.

Abstract: The invention concerns a crank pin for a connecting rod of a wiper-actuating linkage system, the crank pin being configured to be received in a complementary inner cavity of a ball joint of the linkage system, and comprising a truncated spherical portion having at least one spherical sector and at least one truncated sector. The invention also concerns a complementary ball joint. The invention also concerns a corresponding linkage system and the method for assembling a connecting rod of such a system.

Abstract: A compact tripod, comprising a clamping portion, a ball head, a buffer portion and an accommodating ball support portion; the buffer portion is pressed by the ball head and elastically abuts the clamping portion, thus gradually locking; the clamping portion and the ball head are combined to form a through-cavity from top to bottom; the accommodating ball support portion provides an accommodation cavity for the ball head, and the accommodating ball support portion is placed on a central support base; the central support base acts in concert with an arcuate outer wall of the accommodating ball support portion to provide a cup cavity; movable cooperation of the arcuate outer wall and cup cavity expands the adjustment incline angle of the clamping portion relative to the central support base. The tripod has the advantages of being simple and compact in structure, convenient to use and adjust, fast in operation, safe and reliable, aesthetically pleasing, etc.

Abstract: A universal connecting rod assembly contains: multiple elongated rods, and a respective one elongated rod includes an upper face and a lower face opposite to the upper face. The upper face has a slot and a first male multi-angle connection portion. The lower face has a groove and a first female multi-angle connection portion. The upper face also has at least one trench and a second male multi-angle connection portion. The lower face has at least one notch defined and a second female multi-angle connection portion. In addition, the at least one notch is not aligned with the at least one trench. The respective one elongated rod further includes multiple spaced through orifices passing therethrough, and a respective one through orifice has at least one hexagonal hole defined on at least one end thereof.

Abstract: A compression connector for securing an apparatus to a mounting surface. The compression connector device can include a housing that can include a cavity configured to accept a wedge member within the cavity. The wedge member and cavity can include corresponding angular surfaces. A biasing means can be coupled to the wedge member or housing and configured to move the wedge member from a first position to a second position within the cavity. As the wedge member is moved to a second position a compressive force can be applied between the wedge and a mounting surface of an object.

Abstract: a vehicular fastening apparatus includes a first fastening member fixed to a first structure; a housing fixed to a second structure and having a first opening into which the first fastening member is inserted; and a second fastening member positioned inside the housing, fastened to the first fastening member inserted into the housing through the first opening, and movable in a direction that intersects an insertion direction of the first fastening member.

Abstract: A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener.

Abstract: A device for removing misalignments between flanges of pipeline ends. More specifically, a device that, operated by an ROV, allows flange holes at the ends of subsea pipelines to be aligned so that interconnection operations between said pipelines can be embodied. To this end, the device described herein comprises an elongated metallic body having at least two diameters and presenting a gradual reduction between the component diameters. Additionally, a fixed nut is mounted on the larger diameter side of the elongated body, followed by a manipulator for administration by the ROV. On the other hand, a movable nut is mounted on the smaller diameter side of the elongated body, and the tightening movement made by the ROV on this movable nut causes the device to pass through the holes to be aligned, precisely, in the direction of the larger diameter of the device of the invention.