Abstract: The application is related to adjustable supports for holding objects in one or more desired fixed orientations, including but not necessarily limited to objects that lack uniformity as to size and/or shape and/or weight.

Abstract: A feeding sheave assembly for use at the open end of a conduit into which a wire or cable is to be fed during a wire or cable-pulling operation includes an elongated sleeve portion which is insertable endwise into the open end of the conduit and an abutment plate for abutting the open end of the conduit when the sleeve portion is fully inserted within the conduit. An arrangement is provided for releasably locking the sleeve portion in a stationary relationship with the conduit, and a sheave is rotatably mounted upon the abutment plate so that when the sleeve portion is releasably locked within the open end of the conduit, a wire or cable which is directed into the conduit end during a wire or cable-pulling operation moves across and then off of the peripheral roller surface of the sheave before moving into the conduit end.

Abstract: A rotation table that includes therein a rotation axis, a work placement table connected to one end of the rotation axis, a clamping device configured to hold the work placement table at a stop position, and a switching valve configured to switch the clamping device. The rotation table includes a member, to connect the clamping device and the switching valve to each other, having a pressure fluid supply flow passageway formed therein, so that the clamping device and a flow passageway of the switching valve communicate with each other.

Abstract: A fly fishing vice is provided. A fly vice for creating custom flies includes a cylindrical member that attaches to a vertical member, and the vertical member attaches to a base member. The members can be disassembled for transport. The cylindrical member includes integrated jaw members for holding flies. Moreover, the cylindrical member can be custom adjusted to a desired point in three-dimensional space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening tool for dynamically fastening parts for machining, said tool being formed by an annular frame (1) which is fastened to a rotary supporting means (2) arranged around the location of the machining tool (4) on a tool-holder head (3). The annular frame (1) incorporates a tamper formed by a rotating ball (5) and, in a diametrically opposite position, a tilting clamp (6) which incorporates a counter-tamper formed by another rotating ball (8). According to the invention, a cantilevered portion (9.1) of a part can be seized between the balls (5) and (8) of the tamper and counter-tamper in order to prevent bending and vibrations in relation to same during machining.

Abstract: A clamp for repair of a pipe coupling, includes a clamp unit including a side wall with an inner surface, the inner surface having a curvature dimensioned to match an outer curvature of a pipe coupling to be repaired. A coupling on the clamp unit is constructed and arranged to couple a first portion of the clamp unit with a second portion of the clamp unit. The coupling, when secured, operates to induce a radially inward force on the inner surface of the clamp unit. A window is formed as an opening in the side wall of the clamp unit. The window is dimensioned to expose a flange of a pipe coupling to be repaired.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism for interfacing between a wiper and a wiper arm comprises an connector and at least one width-adjusting spacer member. The connector has a body, and the two sides of the body are defined as the outer side walls. The body has a stopping portion formed at one end thereof, and an engaging member is formed on the top surface of the body. The width-adjusting spacer member is selectively arranged on the outer side walls of the body. Thus, the width of the coupling mechanism can be adjusted according to the user's demands, and thereby, enabling the wiper to be coupled to wiper arms having different specifications.

Abstract: In an object positioning/fixing device that positions and fixes a target object on a base member in the horizontal direction and in the vertical direction, a structure is provided in which, in a state in which the target object is pressed against the base member and fixed thereon by a fixation mechanism: first and second tapered engagement surfaces of first and second reference members are closely contacted against the inner circumferential surfaces of first and second annular engagement members via elastic deformation of the first and second annular engagement members; also first and second base end contact surfaces of the first and second reference members are contacted against the base member; and a pair of regulated surfaces of the second annular engagement member are closely contacted against a pair of regulating surfaces of a second installation hole via elastic deformation of the second annular engagement member.

Abstract: A clip clamping mechanism of a pressure fixture, which the clip comprises a fixedly mounted shaft, and a first clip and a second clip hinged through the fixed shaft. Two ends of the first clip and the second clip corresponding to the hinging joint form respectively a front arm, and a rear arm in linkage with a propulsion piece, wherein the propulsion piece is provided with an accommodation cavity for mounting the rear arm; and the accommodation cavity is provided with a wedge-shaped sidewall for butt junction and slip fit with the rear arm; one end of the accommodation cavity close to the front arm is a big end with opening, while the other end far away the front arm is a small end. The first clip and the second clip achieve a transmission connection through one fixed shaft only to realize butting clamp.

Abstract: In one aspect, a lighted tip for attachment to a flexible rod comprises a tip body having proximal and distal ends, a mechanical connector at the proximal end, a lens connected to the distal end, a light source that emits light through the lens, and a holder coupled to the light source and the lens. A circuit is completed or interrupted as the holder moves in relation to the tip body, thereby switching the light source on or off. In another aspect, a lighted tip for attachment to a flexible rod comprises a lens forming a distal end of the lighted tip. The lens is cylindrical over at least some of its length, and the tip further includes a light source at least partially within the cylindrical lens portion and a mechanical connector at a proximal end if the lighted tip, for connecting the tip to the flexible rod.

Abstract: The utility model relates to the technical field of optical fiber cutting device, and particularly relates to a kind of multi-function cutting fixture which is used to fix the optical fiber in cutting process. The utility model of multi-function cutting fixture for the optical fiber cutting device includes the clamp body and the clamp cover. One side of the said clamp body is pivoted to the said clamp cover, and the other side of the said clamp body is clamping connected to the said clamp cover. The said clamp body is equipped at least with No.1 fiber placing groove, No.2 fiber placing groove and No.3 fiber placing groove. The said clamp cover is equipped with the elastomer that contacts with the said No.1 fiber placing groove, and No.1 contact structure that contacts with the said No.2 fiber placing groove. The said No.1 contact structure is equipped with a convex body that contacts with the said No.3 fiber placing groove.

Abstract: A method for cutting a blade root retention slot in a turbine engine disk element includes forming a precursor slot in the element. The precursor slot has first and second sidewalls and a base. A rotating bit is passed through the precursor slot to machine the base. The bit rotates about an axis off-normal to a direction of passing. A cutting performance of the rotating bit is modeled reflecting a chip trapping intensity parameter and a heat intensity parameter. At least one parameter of the bit and its passing is selected so as to avoid tool loading where removed chips/swarf stick onto the bit.

Abstract: A device for cleaning a surface (e.g., a barbeque grill, etc.) generally includes an enclosure having at least a lower side, an upper side, and a peripheral edge. The device includes one or more motors having one or more rotational shafts selectively fixable with one or more rotatable brushes. The one or more rotatable brushes have a plurality of bristles. At least a portion of bristles projects below a plane of the lower side of the enclosure. The device also includes a circuit adapted for connecting power from a power source to the one or more motors for a preset period of time upon actuation of an electrical switch connected thereto. The circuit is adapted to run the one or more motors in a first direction and then an opposing direction, such that if the device becomes stuck at an obstruction, it will eventually turn around due to the alternating directions of the one or more motors.

Abstract: An apparatus for polishing the edges and sides of granite and other stones includes a hollow rectangular base for sliding along a stone surface, a yoke mounted on the base, a disc polisher pivotally mounted in the yoke for rotation around a horizontal axis between a variety of polishing orientations, and an indexing mechanism for releasably locking the polisher in such orientations.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved garbage disposal jack for use in the installation and removal of sink mounted garbage disposals. The improved garbage disposal jack allows for rotation of the garbage disposal unit while maintaining the height during the installation or removal process.

Abstract: An adjustable food support includes a stabilizing member and a plurality of support members. Each support member may include two opposing intermediate sections, two opposing interfacing surfaces, and a connecting section. A longitudinal axis of each interfacing surface may be skew to a longitudinal axis of the opposing interfacing surface, defining an angle therebetween within the range from 60 degrees to 160 degrees. A first support member plane may be defined by the longitudinal axes of the opposing interfacing surfaces of a support member. The first support member plane of one support member may be positionable so as to be generally parallel to the first support member plane of another support member of the plurality of support members.

Abstract: A wiper connector arranged to a bolt-type wiper arm, comprising a sleeve tube, a fastening member and a tube body, wherein the sleeve tube has a tube body, a first and a second flange, where the first flange defines a receiving compartment therein; the fastening member has a circular ring body and a plurality of abutting portions, the fastening member is fixed within the receiving compartment of the sleeve tube, the bolt is inserted into the fastening member, the circumferential portion of the bolt is tightly engaged by the plurality of abutting portions; the base has a clutching trough, a first and a second restricting trough, where the first and the second flanges of the sleeve tube are received respectively in the first and the second restricting troughs, and the tube body is secured in the clutching trough. The instant disclosure further provides a bolt-stabilizing sleeve adaptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wet treatment apparatus having divided base frames and waterproofing pans, which has an enhanced waterproofing property and can be easily assembled. A wet treatment apparatus 10 is provided with a first base frame 13 and a second base frame 14. In addition, a first waterproofing pan 15 is arranged on a mounting surface 13a of the first base frame 13, and a second waterproofing pan 16 is arranged on a mounting surface 14a of the second base frame 14. A plate-shaped structure 17 having flexibility is provided on an end 15a of the first waterproofing pan 15. The plate-shaped structure 17 is configured to cover a gap between the end 15a of the first waterproofing pan 15 and an end 16a of the second waterproofing pan 16, and can waterproof a space between the end 15a of the first waterproofing pan 15 and the end 16a of the second waterproofing pan 16.

Abstract: A hand held brake pad spreader tool for use with a brake caliper (90) of the kind having a sliding caliper body supporting an opposed pair of brake pads arranged to sandwich a brake disc and a piston (92) for clamping the brake pads against the brake disc. The tool comprising a body (20); a handle (22) on the body; an abutment on the body for engaging the caliper body; an elongate member (40) supported by the body for longitudinally sliding movement relative thereto, the elongate member having a piston engagement means (50) for engaging the piston; a manually actuable moveable member (30) supported on the body adjacent to the handle; and drive means (60) coupled between the moveable member (30) for moving the elongate member (40) longitudinally from a first retracted position to a second driving position in which the piston engagement means is in driving engagement with the piston when the abutment is in engagement with the caliper body to move the piston to spread the brake pads apart.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an injection part, a transfer part, a pressure supply part, a collision part and an emission part. An object is injected through the injection part. The transfer part is connected to the injection part, and bended at a plurality of points thereof. The object passes through the transfer part. The pressure supply part is connected to the transfer part and supplies a pressure into the transfer part to move the object. The collision part collides with the object moving in the transfer part to treat a surface of the object. The emission part is connected to the transfer part, and the object having the treated surface is emitted through the emission part.