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.

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.