Abstract: A ball stud track assembly includes a ball track and connector portion, the ball track comprising a back inner sidewall having a lower portion with a lower portion top surface and an upper portion having a retention ridge, an upper retaining arm extending from a front inner sidewall of the ball track and terminating at an upper arm end portion surface, and a lower retaining arm extending from the lower portion of the back inner sidewall and having a lower arm top surface, the upper arm end portion surface, the lower portion top surface, and the lower arm top surface extend to form a longitudinal ball channel having a central longitudinal ball channel axis, the ball channel configured to receive a ball stud head and allow sliding longitudinal movement, while restricting movement of the ball stud head along axes perpendicular to the central longitudinal ball channel axis.

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 dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat can include an outer tube and an inner tube telescopically receivable in the outer tube and slidable within the outer tube between a retracted position in which a lower end of the inner tube is proximate a lower end of the outer tube and an extended position in which the lower end of the inner tube is axially spaced from the lower end of the outer tube. An actuator assembly may include an actuator body having a mounting portion connected to the lower end of the outer tube and a cartridge rod receiving portion, and may be configured so that when the inner tube is in the retracted position at least the upper surface of the cartridge rod receiving portion is nested within the inner tube.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a rod end that has a locking mechanism where the locking mechanism has an insert, a fork end, a female torque locking element, and a male torque locking element. Upon activation of the locking mechanism, the female torque locking element engages with the male torque locking element in a form-fitting connection. The locking mechanism of the present invention can easily be activated and is capable of withstanding a torque.

Abstract: A quick hitch coupler for coupling an attachment to a dipper arm of an excavator, the quick hitch coupler comprising: (a) a body member adapted for coupling to the dipper arm, (b) a fixed engaging jaw mounted on the body member for engaging a first one of a pair of coupling pins mounted on the attachment, (c) a movable engaging jaw mounted on the body member for engaging a second one of the pair of coupling pins of the attachment, the movable engaging jaw being movable between an engaged state with the movable engaging jaw engaging the second coupling pin while the fixed engaging jaw engages the first coupling pin for coupling the attachment to the coupler, and a disengaged state for disengaging the second coupling pin, (d) a latch co-operable with the fixed engaging jaw for retaining the first coupling pin of the attachment engaged in the fixed engaging jaw the latch being alternately operable in a latched state co-operating with the fixed engaging jaw for retaining the first coupling pin in the fixed eng

Abstract: A connector having a male component and a female component. The male component has a first tubular section, a second tubular section, and a midsection between the first tubular section and the second tubular section. The female component is connected to the second tubular section of the male component upon relative rotational movement between the male component and the female component and disconnected from the second tubular section of the male component upon relative rotational movement between the male component and the female component in a direction opposite to the direction when the male component and the female component are being connected. The female component has a bearing surface bearing against the midsection of the male component in a first position of the bearing surface and is spaced from the midsection of the male component in other positions of the female component.

Abstract: An gate adapted for field assembly includes an upright and a stiffener slidably received within the upright. A horizontal member communicates with the upright and has a leg that is received between a leg of the stiffener and a leg of the upright for providing a tight assembly and for providing multiple adjacent layers for receiving a fastener. An end of the horizontal member may be separated from an inside surface an upright by a gap for permitting drainage. A spacer receiving groove may be provided for receiving a spacer for occupying a selected amount of a space between the first leg and the second leg for accommodating infill of a desired size. The stiffener may define an enclosing panel having an outside surface for providing a stop to infill and for defining an enclosed area for hiding screws and accessory internals.

Abstract: A handrail mount for filet tables and other accessories that relies on two opposing sleeves that slide over the already-in-place ladder handrails. Each sleeve comprises a pair of long, narrow, open conduits that face each other, separated by spacers. The conduits define open troughs that slidably receive the tubular handrails. Each sleeve includes a clamp for clamping the ladder handrail in place. A filet table or other object may be secured atop the two opposing sleeves by locking handle latches, and a knife storage box can be hung on the sleeves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising a first component (11) and a second component (12). The first component (11) comprises a cylindrical outer surface (13), and the second component (12) comprises a cylindrical inner surface (17) which is arranged on the outer surface (13) coaxially with a longitudinal central axis (m). First connection surfaces of the first component interact with second connection surfaces of the second component in order to prevent a relative rotational movement of the components (11, 12). The invention is characterized in that one of the connection surfaces forms a remaining toothing (22), and the other connection surface forms mutually spaced longitudinal protrusions (18) which are distributed over the circumference and the tooth flanks of which extend parallel to the longitudinal central axis (m).

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for manipulating and securing containers. In one example, a method includes attaching a tool to a first corner fitting of a first container and a second corner fitting of a second container; applying a torque to the rotatable pinion in order to cause the first corner fitting to engage the second corner fitting; and removing the tool from the first corner fitting and the second corner fitting.

Abstract: A joint device (1), which has a second joint body (3), which second joint body is pivotably mounted in a ball socket (9) of a first joint body (12) by means of a joint ball (8). The joint ball (8) is a hollow ball and has, on its inner peripheral surface (23), output teeth (33), with which, in the ball interior (25), the input gears (55, 56) of two drive units (4, 5) rotatably mounted on the first joint body (2) are in tooth engagement. By selective rotation of one or both drive units (4, 5), the second joint body (3) can be driven to perform a working pivoting movement (6) relative to the first joint body (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping retainer (1) for fastening a pole, the clamping retainer (1) comprising at least two similarly shaped half shells (2) respectively having a straight side (4) and a clamping side (5) in an axial direction (A), wherein at least four or eight bores (3.1 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reversible bucket coupler device and method of use for reversing the orientation of a bucket used with an excavator so that the teeth of the bucket is facing away from the cab of the excavator and method of use. The reversed orientation of the bucket using the reversible bucket coupler device provides an operator of an excavator the ability to complete tasks in a more efficient, clean and safe manner, as well as providing much needed flexibility in the way excavation projects can be performed.

Abstract: A medical instrument includes a backend and a pair of release elements. The backend includes a docking feature shaped to engage a docking structure such as a docking port of a surgical robot or a sterile adaptor for a surgical robot. Each release element is coupled to the backend and may include an activation feature on one side of the backend and a push tab extending from either an opposite side or the same side of the backend. Movement of the activation features moves the push tabs from being aligned with the docking feature to pushing on the docking structure, permitting the medical instrument to be disengaged from the docking structure. Optionally, a coupling of the release elements limits a movement of the activation features.

Abstract: A crash cushion includes a number of spaced-apart supports or bulkheads; energy absorbing modules positioned between the supports; overlapping side panels that interconnect the supports and envelop the energy absorbing modules; front and rear fixed anchors; and reinforcing cables extending between the anchors. The cables extend through cable guides formed in the supports so as to stabilize the supports and facilitate controlled collapse of the supports during vehicle impacts.

Abstract: A rapidly mounted, modular, universal handrail and grab bar system is disclosed having a plurality of one piece molded wall mounted supports; a plurality of fasteners securing the wall supports, wherein each support is initially rotationally adjustable about the fastener; at least one stock rail member forms the handrail member, wherein each rail member is received within wall support rail recesses, and wherein the central fastener extends perpendicular to the axis of the rail member; and at least one lateral fastening member to secure the rail member to the support. The rail members can include integrated accessories such as lighting units, glow in the dark elements, speakers, radio, scent releasing units, and liquid/powder dispensers.

Abstract: A stiff key provides rigid coupling between a pair of shafts, such as a motor shaft and a rotary position sensor. The key may have a main body and a protrusion from the main body, such as from a middle portion of the main body. One of the protrusion or the main body may engage one part of one of the shafts being coupled together, and the other of the protrusion or the main body may engage a part of the other of the shafts. For example the protrusion may be in a keyway of one shaft and the main body may engage a recess or flat of the other shaft. The key and the coupling may be used in applications where space is at a premium, for example in a missile.

Abstract: An injection-molded first component of an article, the first component including a sheath element formed from a pre-sheath element, the sheath element having a cavity and a recess extending from the cavity into a wall of the sheath element surrounding the cavity. The recess is formed by a through hole in the pre-sheath element and a lid element closing the through hole. The lid element is connected to the pre-sheath element with a plastic material injection-molded over at least a part of a parting line between the lid element and the pre-sheath element.

Abstract: A workout apparatus having a crossbar with a first end and a second end, with each end of the crossbar engaging a pivot mount. The workout apparatus having four legs, with each pivot mount further engaging two legs therefore allowing the legs to be selectively rotatable around each of the pivot mounts in both a lateral axis and longitudinal axis of the crossbar. The workout apparatus having a first position where each pair of legs engaging each pivot mount at an angle greater than zero relative to each other and supporting the crossbar. The workout apparatus having a second position where the four legs are adjacent to the crossbar and positioned within the longitudinal plane of the crossbar.

Abstract: A bypass device for a seating component such as an adjustable seating assembly for a bicycle may be provided to redistribute fluid preferentially by density. The bypass device may be operable to redistribute a low density compressible fluid or a mixed phase of low density compressible and high density non-compressible fluids within the seating component.