Abstract: Systems and techniques may generally be used for a fence configurable between a static state and a dynamic state. A system may include a plurality of structural support posts and at least one panel disposed between two of the posts. A rotational coupling assembly may pivotally connect the panel to the two posts to define a pivot axis. A releasable locking mechanism may be configured to selectively secure the panel in a fixed, non-rotational orientation in the static state, and may be further configured to permit 360 degree rotation of the panel about the pivot axis in the dynamic state in response to aerodynamic loading. Implementations may include upper- or lower-edge placement of the rotational coupling assembly, manual or electromagnetic locking, and panel cartridges adapted for serviceability and varied surface constructions, while maintaining the selectable transition between privacy/security operation and wind-responsive operation.

Abstract: A power transmission device includes a first rotor, a second rotor, a support member, an elastic member, and a first friction plate. The second rotor is disposed to be rotatable relative to the first rotor. The support member is attached to the second rotor. The elastic member elastically couples the first rotor and the second rotor therethrough to each other. The first friction plate includes an outer slide portion and an inner slide portion. The outer slide portion is disposed radially outside the elastic member. The inner slide portion is disposed radially inside the elastic member. The inner slide portion is disposed between the second rotor and the support member in an axial direction. Each of the outer slide portion and the inner slide portion generates a friction force when the first friction plate is rotated relative to the second rotor.

Abstract: A joint assembly for a vehicle includes an outer race, a fitting, a shaft, and a stop member. The fitting is disposed in the outer race. The fitting is configured to be axially movable and rotationally fixed relative to the outer race. The shaft is received by the fitting. The stop member substantially prevents axial movement of the fitting. A first end of the stop member is removably received by the outer race. A second end of the stop member is connected to the shaft.

Abstract: To further improve corrosion resistance in the vicinity of a toe. A welded joint according to the present invention includes: a first steel sheet and a second steel sheet; and a weld bead zone formed by arc welding or laser welding, wherein at least one of the first steel sheet or the second steel sheet has a plating layer formed by a predetermined component and an oxide layer located on the plating layer in a non-heat-affected zone, and in a region from a position orthogonal to an extension direction of the weld bead zone from the toe and 1 mm in a direction separating from the toe to a position orthogonal to the extension direction from the toe and 2 mm in the direction separating from the toe, the plating layer has at least one of a ?-Zn phase, MgZn2 phase, Mg2Zn3 phase, or MgZn phase as a metal Zn-containing phase having a circle-equivalent diameter of 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chassis component with a structural part which comprises at least one strut section with an open cross-section shape, wherein in an end area of the strut section a first wall section and a second wall section are formed, the first wall section has a first joint-receiving opening and the second wall section has a second joint-receiving opening. The two joint-receiving openings are arranged opposite one another, and a joint housing of a joint is arranged in the two joint-receiving openings. In order to improve the arrangement of an additional component, in particular a sensor element, on the chassis component and make it simpler and/or less costly, the said additional component is fixed between the two wall sections and on the joint housing by means of a clamping fit and/or a press fit.

Abstract: The instant invention provides systems and methods for powered folding and unfolding of panels for a portable corral. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes interconnected fence panels, a motor, a drive wheel, hydraulic and/or electrical lines, controls, and a power unit. Generally, the motors and drive wheels are connected to the folded panels and are utilized to unfold said panels to deploy the corral without the need for the operator to physically move the panels. Also included is a lift system for lifting the corral up for transport and lowering the corral to the ground for deployment.

Abstract: A clamping device for clamping a component includes a base body, at the front end region of which is arranged a clamping region, and a sensor module designed as a structural unit and including a tubular sensor housing, a closure cover, which firmly closes the sensor housing at one end face, a sensor element accommodated within the sensor housing for detecting operating parameters, and a data transmission device connected to the sensor element for the wireless transmission of measurement data recorded by the sensor element to a receiver located outside the clamping device. A receiving space for a sensor module is formed in the base body, which is open to a peripheral surface of the base body and extends radially into the base body starting therefrom. The sensor module is inserted into the receiving space and held therein in such a way that the closure cover faces outwards.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting a first article to a second article includes a male connector having a first connecting portion that is insertable into a receiving channel defined by a female connector. The female connector is adapted to be located in a first receiving recess formed, in use, in a face of the first article, the first receiving recess optionally having two or more intersecting and parallel blind bores in the face of the first article. Outer ends of the female connector have end portions adapted to engage opposing end faces of the receiving recess. The end portions of the female connector are acted upon by the male connector to be displaced outwardly to engage the opposing ends faces of the first receiving recess when the male connector is inserted into the receiving channel of the female connector.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods described herein relate to arm carts for transporting and securing a robotic arm to a surgical table. In some embodiments, an arm cart may include an arm support having two joints that can be manipulated to move an arm into a position in which a coupler of the arm is engageable with a coupling site of a surgical table. In some embodiments, an arm cart may include an arm support that is rotatable and translatable to permit movement of an attachment area for receiving and attaching a coupling site of a surgical table to a coupler attached to an arm. In some embodiments, an arm cart may include an arm support that releasably couples to a middle segment of the arm positioned at least two segments away from an end of the arm having a coupler for coupling to a coupling site of a surgical table.

Abstract: A novel clamp device is described herein. The device is a modified clamping style for the CV boot of a Porsche and other vehicles. The device is comprised of an aluminum and tubular clamp for the CV that allows for maximum accessibility of the angle. Specifically, the aluminum clamp is segmented into three equal parts with different diameters to accommodate different drive shafts. Silicone or grease can be used to hold the parts in position for assembly. On one end is a groove for the clamp to sit, while the other side features an inside bore located where the clamp area of the boot sits. When the band is in position, it locks the aluminum pieces in position to allow full travel of the boot with no abrasion damage.

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 plate via a tubular body. The assembly 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.

Abstract: A clip for a roof molding is coupled to a lower portion of a roof molding configured to cover junction surfaces of a roof panel and a side outer panel of a vehicle. The clip includes first and second bodies formed in a width direction of the roof molding and configured to face each other, a first connection part configured to connect one end of the first body and one end of the second body, and a second connection part configured to connect the other end of the first body and the other end of the second body. The clip further includes a tolerance absorbing support part having one end coupled to one end of a side of the first body adjacent to the first connection part, and the other end coupled to one end of a side of the second body adjacent to the first connection part.

Abstract: A suspension for a vehicle provides a configuration in which a bolt is screw-fastened to a stud part of a ball joint in a state in which the stud part is inserted into a knuckle, an outer diameter of the stud part is increased at the time of fastening the bolt so that the stud part and the knuckle are coupled to each other. Thus, a position of a hard point corresponding to a center of the ball joint is not changed when the ball joint is coupled by the bolt.

Abstract: Fence posts for constructing a wire fence, fence stays, and methods for constructing a wire fence are provided. The fence posts include a stem portion having a front edge and a rear portion or flange. Receiving apertures are disposed in the stem portion of each fence post. The receiving apertures each include a slot portion and a retaining portion. The slot portion can taper from a relatively wide opening along the front edge of the fence post to a relatively narrow portion at an intersection between the slot portion and the retaining portion. The retaining portion is formed as an arc centered on the slot portion. The fence posts additionally include a base portion configured to be received in the ground. Fence stays, configured with receiving apertures like those of the fence posts, but without base portions, are also provided.

Abstract: An aircraft landing gear includes a landing gear provided with a yoke supporting a spindle on which is mounted a capture pin to be hooked by a hook of a locking box to be mounted on a structure of an aircraft to immobilize the landing gear in a given position with respect to the structure. The capture pin includes a body provided with a longitudinal opening enabling the capture pin to be mounted on the spindle, and an outer surface of revolution having a central portion having a convex profile to cooperate with the hook. A central portion of the outer surface is formed on a central ring which is mounted so as to rotate freely on a central portion of the body.

Abstract: A constant velocity plunging joint having an outer joint part, an inner joint part, balls which are arranged in pairs of tracks each comprising an outer ball track and an inner ball track, and a ball cage with circumferentially distributed cage windows, in each of which one of the balls is accommodated. An outer ring line through all ball centers on the outer ball tracks has an irregular shape with a largest and smallest outer ring line diameter. The inner ball tracks are produced in such a way that an inner ring line through all ball centers has an irregular shape with a largest and smallest inner ring line diameter, and wherein the inner joint part is mounted relative to the outer joint part such that an angle formed between the largest inner ring line diameter and the largest outer ring diameter is smaller than 30°.

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.