Abstract: Adjustable and rebuildable ball joint assemblies are disclosed. Methods for installation, adjustment, and rebuilding ball joint assemblies are described. In some embodiments, the ball joint assembly includes a washer with tabs to restrain rotation of the cap relative to the housing. In some embodiments, the ball joint assembly includes a locking mechanism to restrain rotation of the bearing relative to the housing.

Abstract: A rotatable forkend connection system is provided that includes a shank and a forkend connector. The shank is fixedly coupled to a device member and extends within the device member along a longitudinal axis of the device member. The shank includes a protrusion extending from the shank in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the device member. The forkend connector is rotatably coupled to the shank and has an axis of rotation coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the device member. The forkend connector includes a recess configured to receive the protrusion. The protrusion and the recess are configured to restrain the forkend connector from moving along the longitudinal axis of the device member.

Abstract: An adjustable ball joint which is infinitesimally adjustable using a jam nut wherein no set screws are used. A kit for constructing an adjustable ball joint which is infinitesimally adjustable using a jam nut wherein no set screws are used. A method of assembling an adjustable ball joint which is infinitesimally adjustable using a jam nut wherein no set screws are used.

Abstract: A fast-detaching structure, includes a mounting member and a first connection member. The mounting member includes a bottom wall, two positioning walls, and two fixation edges. The bottom wall is connected to the two positioning walls. The bottom wall and the two positioning walls cooperatively define a mounting slot. The two fixation edges are arranged on top of the two positioning walls. The fixation edge extends towards an inside of the mounting slot. The bottom wall defines a snapping slot. The first connection member is detachably mounted in the mounting slot. The first connection member includes two abutting ends and a deforming end. The two abutting ends are arranged corresponding to the two positioning walls. The deforming end can be elastically deformed. A snapping tab is arranged on the deforming end and protruding towards the bottom wall.

Abstract: A pivotal joint structure is connected to a front leg and a bottom pipe of a stroller. The pivotal joint structure includes a connecting component disposed in the bottom pipe. A first end of the connecting component is fixedly connected to the front leg. The pivotal joint structure further includes an inner fixing component and an outer fixing component, which are disposed in the bottom pipe and connected to the bottom pipe. The connecting component is disposed between the inner fixing component and the outer fixing component, and the inner fixing component and the outer fixing component are rotatable around the connecting component. The front leg can be further folded relative to the bottom pipe by the pivotal joint structure. Therefore, the occupied space of the folded stroller can be further reduced, so as to facilitate carrying and storage when not in use.

Abstract: A fastening system to attach a fixture to a monument installed in a passenger cabin including a wall portion of the monument having at least one first fastening element; and a frame having at least one second fastening element and which is configured to cover the fixture, at least in part, in a fastened state. The first and second fastening elements are configured to engage with one another and be movable relative to one another in a pre-assembled state, and to fix one another in the fastened state. The fastened state can be produced in that, in the pre-assembled state, the frame is moved relative to the wall portion in a fastening direction extending at least substantially parallel to a main extension plane of the wall portion. A method for attaching a fixture to a monument provided for installation in a passenger cabin via a fastening system is provided.

Abstract: A twistable and stackable shelf includes storage members, an elastic member, a first supporting pipe, a second supporting pipe, a first connecting member, and a second connecting member. Each of the first and second connecting member includes an end portion defining an inserting hole and an inserting portion defining a bottom groove and fluidly connected to the inserting hole. Two ends of the elastic member are inserted into the inserting holes and extend to the bottom grooves; two hooking members are arranged in the bottom grooves. The first and second supporting pipes form a vertical arrangement through the first and second connecting members and support the plurality of the storage members in a vertical direction. Or, the first and second supporting pipes form a horizontal arrangement through the first and second connecting members, and the storage members are twisted and stacked in the vertical direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for installing a vehicle restraint at a desired location, the apparatus comprising a length of a pre-fabricated base unit locatable in or on the ground at the desired location, the base unit having a plurality of attachment positions at intervals for attachment thereto of at least one substantially vertical support post for supporting the vehicle restraint.

Abstract: A water-proof sealing structure for vehicle roof racks includes a sealing member which includes a first end, a second end and a shank formed between the first and second ends. The first end of the sealing member includes a first sealing portion which seals the inner periphery of a male end of a first pipe of the vehicle roof rack. The second end of the sealing member includes a second sealing portion which seals the opening of the male end and also seals the inner periphery of a female end of a second pipe of the vehicle roof rack. The shank has a positioning hole defined radially therethrough. A bolt extends through the first and second pipes and the positioning hole to connect the male end to the female end. The positioning hole is a tapered hole to allow the bolt to be movable therein.

Abstract: A button assembly for a telescopic hot stick is provided. The button assembly comprises a button housing, a button, and a fastener. The button housing defines a cavity and at least one groove, and the cavity has a bottom cavity surface. The button is disposed in the cavity and the button has a first end and a second end. The second end is configured to face the bottom cavity surface. The fastener is disposed within the at least one groove, and the fastener is positioned adjacent the second end of the button. The fastener is spaced apart from the second end to collectively define a gap between the second end and the fastener.

Abstract: A locking mechanism is provided, including a locking body, a first connection member, a second connection member, a locking block rotatably connected to the locking body, a first locking member and a second locking member disposed on the locking block, a first matching portion formed on the first connection member and matching the first locking member, and a second matching portion formed on the second connection member and matching the second locking member. When the first matching portion and the second matching portion are respectively locked with the first locking member and the second locking member, the locking block is fixed with respect to the locking body; when the first matching portion is separated from the first locking member or the second matching portion is separated from the second locking member, the locking block rotates with respect to the locking body. The locking structure avoids unilateral locking and is convenient.

Abstract: A connection lock for prefabricated components includes an auxiliary part and a main part which are each provided with a fixing structure for connecting with a prefabricated component in an anchoring fit manner. The auxiliary part includes an auxiliary part body, an auxiliary part transmission structure, and a lock pin structure which is movably mounted to the auxiliary part body. The auxiliary part transmission structure is in transmission fit with the lock pin structure. The main part includes a main part body, a main part transmission structure, and a locking structure. An inserting channel fitted with the lock pin structure is formed in the main part body. The locking structure is adjustably mounted in the main part body. The main part transmission structure is in transmission fit with the locking structure. It is rapid and convenient to operate, and the construction efficiency is higher than traditional construction methods.

Abstract: A perimeter security fence includes a plurality of vertical fence posts spaced from one another along a fence line of the perimeter security fence, each vertical fence post having an upper end and a lower end. A wire receiving slot is formed in each vertical fence post. Each wire receiving slot having an open, upper end and a closed, lower end. One or more conductive wires or cables are disposed within the wire receiving slots of the vertical fence posts. At least one reinforcing plate is secured to each vertical fence post for covering a gap in the vertical fence post defined by the wire receiving slot. The at least one reinforcing plate is configured to enhance the structural integrity of the vertical fence post in the vicinity of the wire receiving slot and retain the one or more conductive wires or cables within the wire receiving slot.

Abstract: A probe fastening system has a plate having at least one coupling-on recess and having at least one alignment element, which is arranged in the outer region of the plate, a backplate which has a fastening device for the fastening of a static probe and at least one recess which corresponds with the alignment element, at least one peelable shim which corresponds with the alignment element and which is arranged between the plate and the backplate, at least one alignment device which corresponds with the alignment element, and a coupling-on element which defines a cavity and which is designed for isobarically coupling the static probe onto the coupling-on recess.

Abstract: A ball joint is disclosed. The ball joint comprises: a ball stud including a ball and a stud; a bearing coupled to the ball stud so as to surround the outer peripheral surface of the ball; a ball casing for accommodating the ball and the bearing therein; and an insert filled inside the ball casing, and coupled to the ball casing and the bearing, and further includes rotation-preventing wings extending outwards in the radial direction from the outer surface of the bearing, and coming into contact with the inner surface of the ball casing so as to prevent the bearing from rotating when an external pressure is applied to the bearing.

Abstract: A channel fastener for fastening to an elongate channel element including a washer element, an oblong anchoring element and a connecting element which connects the anchoring element to the washer element, while allowing the anchoring element to rotate with respect to the washer element. The fastener includes a torque-inducing element fixed to the anchoring element and includes at least one resiliently deformable limb arranged substantially offset from the rotational axis of the anchoring element and adapted for a sliding engagement with a flange of the channel element. When the anchoring element is inserted through the longitudinal slot into the channel element, the limb deforms while sliding along the flange towards the interior of the channel element, whereby a torque on the anchoring element is induced, which rotates the anchoring element towards a locking position in which it cannot be retracted through the longitudinal slot of the channel element.

Abstract: A barrier comprising deterrent material including an elongate core wire, and an elongate strip which encloses a part of the core wire, a first elongate portion of the strip which projects as a first elongate flange and a second elongate portion of the strip projects as a second flange, wherein the first flange is formed with a first set of first corrugated formations comprising alternating first channels and first ribs which extend laterally relative to the core and the second flange is formed with a second set of second corrugated formations comprising alternating second channels and second ribs which extend laterally relative to the core, the deterrent material being formed into a plurality of helical coils which extend around a central elongate axis and wherein the first and second flanges extend transversely relative to the elongate central axis.

Abstract: A barrier is formed from bollards and posts that are embedded in a terrain. The bollards and posts are interconnected by, and support, vertically-spaced runs of primary rails. The rails in each run are aligned in end-to-end relationship. A strengthening cable extends within each run, and is anchored at each end within a concrete-filled bollard. Each bollard contains an elongate, vertically-oriented cable entry port that can receive the end portions of all of the cables in the runs, disposed in laterally-spaced relationship. A two-part closure covers the cable entry port, and includes spaced cable openings that maintain the cables that exit the bollard at a desired lateral separation distance. A cable confinement bracket installed at each post prevents the cables from flying out of the primary rails after an impact. The bracket features a spine that restrains the cables, which pass through bays notched in the spine's lower edge.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus that is configured to provide a movable connection between at least two support members wherein the coupling apparatus can be deployed as part of devices in a plurality of applications. The present invention includes a housing wherein the housing is oval in shape having a first end and a second end. The opposing sides of the housing are formed with openings wherein the openings are substantially the size of the opposing sides. A top wall and bottom wall are present in the housing having apertures formed in the center thereof. Disposed within the interior volume of the housing is a spherical member. The spherical member is movable between a plurality of fixed positions through manipulation of the housing, specifically applying an inward force to the ends of the housing. Support elements are present on the housing and spherical member that are operable to couple to a device.

Abstract: An apparatus for a fastening verification structure includes a fastener disposed in a cavity, where a leading end of the fastener is configured to press a non-insulated contact pad. The first end of a first lead electrically coupled to the fastener and a second end of the first lead electrically coupled to a power source. The first end of a second lead electrically coupled to the non-insulated contact pad and a second end of the second lead electrically coupled to a visual indicator. The first end of a third lead electrically coupled to the visual indicator and a second end of the third lead electrically coupled to the power source.