Abstract: A castor with a brake pad is disclosed, wherein the fixing sections and the pressing sections of the brake pad press against the two wheel-side portions of the wheel body, so in addition to providing friction, it can also provide clamping function, as a result, the braking effect can be achieved more easily, and the braking force tends to be even. Furthermore, because the fixing sections and the pressing sections of the brake pad press against the two wheel-side portions instead of pressing against the center of the wheel body, so no extra resistance is generated, and there is no excess wear, thereby extending the service life of the wheel body.

Abstract: A bidirectional damper comprises a mounting bracket, a tension spring, two damping cylinders and two engaging members; the mounting bracket comprises a first bracket plate, a second bracket plate and a connecting plate connected between the first bracket plate and the second bracket plate, the connecting plate comprises a main body section and extension sections at two ends of the main body section; the damping cylinder, the tension spring and the two engaging members are located between the first bracket plate and the second bracket plate, the damping cylinder and the tension spring are respectively arranged at two sides of the connecting plate, and the two extension sections are bent from the main body section towards the tension spring.

Abstract: A track hanger (100) includes a hook (103) and an extension (104), a base member (1160), and a key (403). The key is detachable from the hook, and the base member is detachable from the extension. The key can include a first major surface (401) and a second major surface (402). The first major surface can define one or more barbs (404) that facilitate one-way insertion of the key into a track (106).

Abstract: A curved handle, comprising: an upper cover which is formed into a curved shape having a first accommodation space formed at a bottom thereof; a frame formed into a curved shaped and arranged in the first accommodation space, the frame being fastened to the upper cover and having a first bar and a second bar arranged at opposite ends of the second accommodation space, a plurality of upper buckle sections extended from an inner surface of the second accommodation space, a lower lid formed into a curved shaped and assembled to the frame and covered the first accommodation space to enclose the frame, the lower lid having a plurality of first lower buckle sections hooking with the upper buckle sections, the lower lid having a second lower buckle section being hooked with the first bar, the lower lid having a third lower buckle section being hooked with the second bar.

Abstract: A swivel caster (1) including a support plate (2) for connection to a container, and including a caster mount (3) having a caster (6) rotatable about a horizontal rotation axis (H). The caster mount (3) is connected to the support plate (2) rotatable about a vertical rotation axis (V). At least one first magnet (15a) is connected to the caster mount (3) and at least one second magnet (15b) is connected to the support plate (2). The magnets (15a, 15b) are magnetized and disposed so as to be mutually parallel including a gap in such in an alignment of the caster mount outside a defined basic alignment (G) of the caster mount (3) the magnets (15a, 15b) interact such that the caster mount (3) swings into basic alignment (G). The caster mount (3) has a cover plate (11) which collectively with the saucer (9) of the support plate (2) and with the mounting plate (7) encloses an intermediate space for the magnets (15a, 15b).

Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge (10) comprising a pivotable hinge part (12), a fixed hinge part (14) and a biasable spring element, wherein the pivotable hinge part (12) is pivotably mounted on the fixed hinge part (14) about a pivot axis (S) via a bearing (16), and wherein the biasable spring element is arranged on the bearing (16). The invention is characterized in that the spring element is designed as a flat spiral spring (18).

Abstract: The invention relates to a furniture hinge having a mounting body and a hinge body with a hinge arm for fastening, in a hinged manner, a furniture door or the like to a furniture carcass. According to the invention, at least one section of the hinge arm or of a component connected to the hinge arm has at least one guide section which interacts with a sliding guide on the mounting body in such a manner that the hinge arm or the component connected to the hinge arm is mounted displaceably in the sliding guide along an installation direction and is retained transversely to the installation direction and that a movement of the hinge arm against the installation direction can be blocked when an installation position is reached. The invention further relates to an associated method for mounting a furniture door in a hinged manner. The furniture hinge and the method permit the installation of a furniture door, flap or the like to a furniture carcass in a fast and reliable fashion.

Abstract: A replacement door hinge that facilitates the repair of a damaged door slab is provided. The replacement hinge includes a jamb side that is essentially the same as a conventional hinge to allow traditional mounting into the recess provided in the jamb for hinges. The slab side of the hinge is formed by a pair of opposing hinge leaves that are received on opposing sides of the door slab and include inwardly facing spikes and at least one or more countersunk screw holes to allow fastening therethrough to use screws in combination with the spikes to firmly engage the door slab. The leaves include a ratcheting retention system that engage at the edge of the door slab to allow installation onto door slabs having varying thicknesses while holding the front a back leaves together to form one unit that wraps and reinforces the door slab.

Abstract: A hinge has a hinge body forming an articulating section extending between a first end and a second end of the hinge. The articulating section is adapted to bend from a neutral axis when the first and second ends are parallel to an angular range in which the first end is arranged among a plurality of angles within the angular range relative to the second end. The hinge body may define a receptacle along the articulating section, and an insert may be provided for insertion into the receptacle. The insert can modify the stiffness of the hinge in the angular range and is arranged parallel to the neutral axis.

Abstract: A spring hinge base structure is provided, including: a body, having a first tube and a first plate portion; locking units each having a cover and an engagement member, each engagement member being engaged within the cover, two of the locking units being connected to opposite ends of the first tube; an elastic element, engaged with the two locking units; a second plate portion; and a shaft, disposed through the respective cover and respective engagement member, wherein the second plate portion is integral and rotatably movable together with one of the locking units by a bump component and abutted between the second plate portion and one of the locking unit.

Abstract: A hinge pin that allows for clean and convenient internal lubrication of associated door hinge assemblies, including: a head, a body, and a tip; wherein the head includes a fluid reservoir, and a fluid input aperture; wherein the body includes a first end, a second end, wherein the first end and the second end define a length therebetween, at least one fluid output aperture, a primary bore, and a secondary bore; and wherein the primary and secondary bores are positioned between the fluid input aperture and the at least one fluid output aperture, and define a pathway for fluid flow therebetween.

Abstract: A tool handle apparatus and methods of use, for slinging or casting contents therefrom, the tool includes a spade having a spade neck extending from a first spade end, a spade handle having a first handle end a midsection, and a second handle end, said first handle end connected to said spade neck, a spring having a first spring end and a second spring end, said first spring end affixed to said midsection and said second spring end connected to said second handle end, and a looped strap connected to said second handle end and, thus, functions to assist a user in slinging or casting contents therefrom.

Abstract: A compact hinge actuating device comprising at least one hinge comprising at least one hinge plate and at least one knuckle. In one embodiment there is at least one sensor and/or fuse element coupled to said at least one hinge and at least one microprocessor coupled to the at least one hinge. There is also at least one drive coupled to the at least one hinge, wherein when the sensor receives input of a condition, and/or the fuse fails then the drive can be actuated. In the electronic version, the microprocessor reads the input as exceeding a minimum threshold value of a predetermined condition, the microprocessor then triggers the at least one drive to close or open the at least one hinge. In at least one embodiment the drive can be a spring, in another embodiment the drive can be a solenoid.

Abstract: A hinge is provided which can more reliably prevent malfunction and breakdown and which enables efficiently performing repair and inspection operations.

Abstract: A constant force window balance system includes a mounting bracket defining a longitudinal axis, a coil spring, and a shoe. The shoe includes a first arm having a first inner surface and a second arm having a second inner surface. The shoe also includes a member extending between the first arm and the second arm. An opening is defined between the first inner surface, the second inner surface, and the member. The opening is configured to removably receive a portion of a pivot bar. The shoe is moveable between a locked position that prevents movement of the shoe along the longitudinal axis, when the pivot bar is not received within the opening, and an unlocked position that allows movement of the shoe along the longitudinal axis, when the pivot bar is received within the opening.

Abstract: A device for adjusting an elevation of a piece comprises a body and a pin. The body is intended to be secured to a support, and has an internal surface defining a central cylinder provided with an internal thread and having a first opening. The pin has an external thread, a first end for carrying the piece, and a second end. The pin and the body are connected to one another through their respective threads. The pin can, when rotated, move in a longitudinal direction to adjust the elevation of its first end. The pin has at least two longitudinal slots on its second end to define at least two flexible legs. The body has at least one boss on its internal surface configured to bend the flexible legs and to fit into one of the slots during the rotational movement of the pin so as to index an elevational position of the piece.

Abstract: The electronic hinge has a flexible electrical cable that extends through an abutment of a support bracket, a hollow wire transfer pin mounted in the abutment, a wire transfer hub rotatably mounted on the wire transfer pin and the base of a wire transfer bracket. A spring assembly with a coiled torsion spring is provided for biasing the wire transfer bracket from an open position back to a closed position.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for moveably coupling a door with a cabinet of a home appliance includes a first hinge plate coupled with the cabinet and a second hinge plate coupled with the door and moveable relative to the first hinge plate about a pivot pin. One of the first hinge plate and the second hinge plate includes a step vertically offset from a body of the hinge plate. When the door is moved into the open position, the second hinge plate travels downward relative to the first hinge plate due to the step. The step is configured to inhibit movement of the door to the closed position until a vertical force is applied to lift the second hinge plate relative to the first hinge plate into a closed position.

Abstract: A hinge permitting a gate to rotate approximately 180 degrees in either direction. The hinge includes first, second, third, and fourth hinge members and first, second, third, and fourth cross bars. The first, second, third, and fourth cross bars form an interpivoting connection with the first, second, third, and fourth hinge members.

Abstract: There is a temperature activated spring hinge comprising hinge section comprising at least one door leaf and at least one hinge leaf. There is also a fuse which is configured to react in response to an elevated temperature. The fuse can be positioned inside one of the knuckles of the door leaf. There is also a biasing element configured to bias the hinge in a closed position. In at least one embodiment the biasing element is a spring. There is also at least one guide configured to guide a movement of the hinge when the hinge moves from an open position to a closed position.