Abstract: A framework support (10), in particular for a framework, a formwork structure or the like, comprises two U-shaped profile supports (14, 16) which are elongated in a framework support longitudinal direction, each with two profile legs (18, 20, 22, 24) and a profile web (26, 28) connecting the two profile legs (18, 20, 22, 24) to one another, wherein the two profile supports are detachably connected to one another by means of a plurality of connecting elements (54), wherein the profile webs (26, 28) of the profile supports face one another, with interposition of at least one spacer element (50).

Abstract: A tailgate arrangement is provided for a vehicle, with a tailgate having a rear window and with at least one body component to which the rear window is adjacent when the tailgate is closed and from which the rear window is spaced apart further when the tailgate is open than when the tailgate is closed. A capacitive sensor is provided for monitoring a gap between the rear window and the at least one body component for presence of an object in the gap. At least one electrode of the capacitive sensor is arranged on the rear window. A method is provided for operating the tailgate arrangement for a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A flexible seal for sealing a gap between adjacent frames of a movable barrier may include a first end, a second end, and a central region extending between the first end and the second end. The first end may include a sealable surface and the second end may include a retaining surface. The central region may include a neck, legs, and a cavity. The neck may be narrower than the ends. The legs may each include an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface. The cavity may be positioned between the first end and the second end. When the flexible seal is compressed, the sealable surface may press against an adjacent frame. Further, the retaining surface and the outwardly facing surfaces may press against another adjacent frame. Further, the inwardly facing surfaces may compress the cavity such that a distance between the inwardly facing surfaces decreases.

Abstract: A glass run includes an installation member and a body. The installation member couples to a frame of a door of an automobile. The body forms a channel to receive a door glass. An outer-cabin side of the installation member is extended in a direction away from the door to form an extended part. A base composed of hard resin higher in rigidity than the extended part attaches a decorative film to the extended part. The decorative film alongside of the base is bent toward an interior of the automobile, to cover an end surface of the extended part. Parts of upper and lower ends of the decorative film are removed by predetermined distance FL1, FL2 from the end surface of the extended part, to reduce a width in an upper and lower direction of a remainder part of the decorative film.

Abstract: Described are the fastening element of a T-shaped profile hose (e.g., made of a polymer material) in a connection arrangement, as well as the associated connection arrangement. Furthermore, a manufacturing method of the fastening element, a connection method of the connection arrangement with a setting device and the setting device with the connection arrangement are disclosed. The fastening element may be made of one-part sheet metal construction and may comprise a rectangular bottom with a central longitudinal axis having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. Furthermore, a plurality of locking teeth which project beyond the first surface on one side are adapted for penetrating into the polymer material of the T-shaped profile hose in use, and for avoiding a relative movement between fastening element and T-shaped profile hose in a direction parallel to the first surface.

Abstract: A holding device for a vehicle includes at least one base plate configured to support an object, and a cavity formed in a body of the holding device. The holding device is configured to receive the base plate and to at least partially receive the object being supported by the base plate. The holding device is configured to alter a position of the base plate within the cavity depending on the object.

Abstract: Once a fire door has been installed, the door will typically require regular inspection to ensure that the fire door is still able to operate as intended. An issue typically seen with fire doors is related to the gaps between the door and the frame that being too large. The present disclosure provides a self-testing fire door system comprising a first distance sensor arranged to measure a first distance between a fire door and a door frame. The first distance sensor comprises a first sensor member arranged on the door frame and a second sensor member arranged on the fire door adjacent to the first sensor member when the fire door is in a closed position. The system further includes a processor configured to measure, via the first distance sensor, a distance between the fire door and the frame and output the first distance.

Abstract: Compact Stand A stand (100) for holding media, such as sheet music, is configured to move from a closed configuration to an open configuration. The stand comprises a central body portion (111), a first cover portion (112) and a first leg (120). The first cover portion (112) is moveably attached to the central body portion (111) and is moveable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the first cover portion (112) overlays the central body portion (111) and in the second position the first cover portion (112) forms a substantially continuous rack with the central body portion (111) for holding media. The first leg (120) is attached to the central body portion (111) and the central body portion (111) is shaped to define a cavity and is configured to receive the first leg, such that in the closed configuration the first leg (120) is substantially enclosed within the cavity. A telescopic leg (120) for the stand is also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for hanging and leveling an object on a support structure including a support component and an object component. The support component includes a first mounting portion comprising a rear support surface, a channel portion positioned forwardly of the support component including a retention channel between a front support member and a rear support member, and an intermediate portion extending between the first mounting portion and the channel portion. The object component includes a second mounting portion configured to engage a surface or an alignment feature of the object, a retention portion defining a free bottom end that is configured to seat within the retention channel, and a support portion defining an engagement surface. The support component and object components are configured such the retention portion can seat within the retention channel and the engagement surface engages a top end portion of the front support member.

Abstract: Risk of occurrence of a bonding failure at the time when a slit hole is bonded is decreased. A weather strip to be attached to a vehicle has a holding portion having a thin portion where an insertion hole through which a clip is to be inserted is formed, and a thick portion that is formed on at least one of both end sides of the thin portion in the longitudinal direction of a base portion, which is to be attached to an attachment part of the vehicle, so as to be thicker than the thin portion and so as to extend in the short-side direction of the base portion.

Abstract: The structure includes a pressure receiving section configured to receive an external pressing force or a reaction force due to the pressing force. The structure further includes a frame section, a first elastic section that is connected to the pressure receiving section and to the frame section and has positive stiffness in any displacement range of the pressure receiving section, a second elastic section that is connected to the pressure receiving section and to the frame section and has negative stiffness in a predetermined displacement range of the pressure receiving section, and a deformation suppressing section that is connected to the frame section and is configured to suppress deformation of the frame section due to deformation of the second elastic section by displacement of the pressure receiving section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lateral isolator for use in vehicle seats. In particular, disclosed is a lateral isolator for seats used in heavy machinery and vehicles to ensure that the driver is minimally affected by road conditions on rough roads or in difficult operating conditions.

Abstract: A harness leg loop is provided to receive a thigh, above a knee, of a person wearing the harness. The leg loop may include a thigh support band that includes an outer thigh end portion and an inner thigh end portion. The inner thigh end portion is shaped to extend towards the knee when the leg loop is receiving the thigh.

Abstract: A multi-adsorption fixing device and methods of manufacture can include: providing a shell assembly, the shell assembly comprising a first shell, a second shell, and an elastic member, the second shell being movably connected to the first shell to allow the first shell to move relative to the second shell without being separated, the elastic member provided between the first shell and the second shell; coupling a suction cup assembly to the shell assembly, the suction cup assembly comprising a suction cup body and a release member, the suction cup body being exposed from the second shell, the release member being provided on the first shell, and the release member releasing a vacuum adsorption state of the suction cup body based on the release member being actuated; and providing a magnetic adsorption assembly on the second shell adjacent to the suction cup body.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a clamp.

Abstract: A control arrangement (20) for controlling movements of an access member (14), the control arrangement comprising a base structure (22); a drive member (32) rotatable about a rotation axis (28); an input member (38) arranged to be driven along an actuation axis (40) by rotation of the drive member, and arranged to move in a lateral direction (74, 76); an output member (50) arranged to be driven by the input member along the actuation axis; an electromagnetic generator (58) arranged to be driven by movement of the output member along the actuation axis to generate electric energy; and a force transmitting arrangement (42, 52; 116) arranged to transmit a relative movement between the input member and the output member along the actuation axis to a movement of the input member in the lateral direction towards the base structure for frictional braking between the input member and the base structure.

Abstract: A trailer jack support apparatus configured to support trailer hitches includes a monolithic block having six sides with the trailer jack support being in the shape of a square frustrum or trapezoid. The top of the trailer jack support includes a number of protrusions which extend from the trailer jack support. Further, the top side has a recess and a void located at the bottom of the recess. In addition, the bottom of the trailer jack support includes numerous recesses defined therein and may engage with the protrusions extending from the top of a second trailer jack support.

Abstract: A lifting device for bimini top frames including a lifting assembly and a support assembly. The lifting assembly includes a spacer made of rubber. The support assembly includes a layer entirely covering a bottom wall of the spacer. The spacer is attached to a bimini top frame by inserting a rod of the bimini top frame into an opening of the spacer. The opening extending a length of the top portion of the spacer. When inserted, the spacer provides a separation between the edges of the boar and the bimini top frame.

Abstract: A vehicle window glass assembly, a vehicle, and a preparation method for the vehicle window glass assembly are provided in the disclosure. The vehicle window glass assembly includes a guide profile, an exterior trim, a fixed glass sheet, and a connection member. The guide profile has a first side face and defines a fixing groove. An opening of the fixing groove is on the first side face. The exterior trim covers an outer surface of the guide profile. The fixed glass sheet includes a fixed portion at an edge of the fixed glass sheet. The fixed portion is received in the fixing groove. The connection member includes a first portion received in the fixing groove. The first portion is connected between a surface of the fixed portion and a groove wall of the fixing groove.

Abstract: A harness shock absorber assembly for a personal protective equipment and a harness shock absorber for such a shock absorber assembly. The shock absorber assembly comprises a deformable element exhibiting a mechanical resistance against deformation and a flexible strap comprising a middle portion and two protruding portions facing away from each other. The middle portion is tightly wrapped around the deformable element such that pulling the protruding portions away from each other deforms the deformable element. A fall protection safety harness comprising a harness shock absorber assembly according to the present disclosure. A method of retrofitting a harness shock absorber according to the present disclosure to a fall protection safety harness or to a SCBA harness.