Abstract: A kit for an easy quick connect structural system for constructing framework structures comprising a plurality of elongate rectangular prism frame members is provided. The frame members incorporate custom design features which provide structural strength, facilitate assembly and expansion of the framework structure and allow ease of attachment and securing of accessories. These design features include a corner groove, a central hollow longitudinal chamber, at least one sub-trade chamber, at least one outer main channel, stub-nosed channels, and claw assembles flanking each corner groove. There is provided a plurality of snap-in connectors designed and configured to mate with the frame members such that the frame members can be secured in various arrangements with respect to each other. There is further provided custom reinforcement brackets designed and configured to securely bind together a selection of the plurality of the frame members.

Abstract: A joint assembly for an annular structure comprises a first annular member having a first radially extending flange and a second annular member having a second radially extending flange. The first and second flanges having a plurality of first and second circumferentially aligned apertures. A plurality of fasteners are provided and each fastener is arranged to extend through a respective pair of the first and second apertures to join the first and second annular members together. The first and second radially extending flanges have a plurality of circumferentially aligned third and fourth apertures. A plurality of members are provided and each member is arranged to extend axially through a respective pair of the third and fourth apertures.

Abstract: A slotted rigid coupling is configured in such a manner that an inner peripheral surface portion of a shaft hole, the inner peripheral surface portion being located within the slit-equipped fastening section of the coupling body, has an inner diameter d. The inner diameter d of an inner peripheral surface portion of the shaft hole, the inner peripheral surface portion being adjacent to the inner peripheral surface portion, is slightly larger than the inner diameter d. The inner peripheral surface portion is a relief surface recessed outward in the radial direction relative to the inner peripheral surface portion. A shaft is inserted in the shaft hole, and the fastening section is fastened. The region where the inner peripheral surface portion adjacent to the inner peripheral surface portion is provided does not come into contact with the shaft. The shaft can be fastened and affixed to the shaft hole without tilt.

Abstract: A scaffolding connector. A first part includes a first plate, a first rod portion extending downwardly therefrom then upwardly to define a cradle, and a second rod portion extending upwardly therefrom then downwardly into close proximity therewith. A second part includes a second plate inseparable from the second rod portion. The first and second plates are positionable to together overlie an opening in a panel with an underlying cable received in the cradle. The terminal end portion is receivable in an aperture in the second plate so that a nut can be applied thereto for connecting the cable to the panel to define an attached state between the first and second parts and wherein a detached state between the first and second parts is defined when the terminal end portion is not received in the aperture. The first and second parts are inseparable in each of the attached and detached states.

Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band (16) with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves (2) which engage a surface (8) of the bore (4) in a housing (5). At one end of the tolerance ring is an outwardly flared guide surface (15a) extending axially from the band (16). The guide surface (15a) acts as an enlarged entrance to the band (16) from a shaft (3) to be mounted in the bore (4) by insertion into the tolerance ring. The use of the guide surface (15a) assists assembly and reduces or eliminates particle production. It is also possible for the corrugated portions to extend inwardly, for the guide surface to be inwardly flared, and for the tolerance ring to be mounted on the shaft prior to insertion in the bore.

Abstract: A tolerance ring has a band with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves that engage an outer surface of a shaft. At one end of the tolerance ring is an inwardly flared guide surface extending axially and radially from the band. The guide surface acts as a tapered entrance to a bore of a housing to assist during assembly.

Abstract: A recess is formed in an outer circumferential surface of a first fitting cylinder. A flange and a second fitting cylinder are provided at one end of a second cylindrical member which is part of a dust cover. A sealing member is attached to the flange. A protruding portion is provided on an inner circumferential surface of the second fitting cylinder. The sealing member is strongly pressed by the first fitting cylinder and the flange in the state where the first fitting cylinder is fitted into the second fitting cylinder, and where the recess and the protruding portion are fitted to each other. Due to this structure, up-and-down movement of the both fitting cylinders is limited, and the sealing member is strongly pressed, thereby maintaining sealing.

Abstract: This invention provides a safety fence which can easily be installed in parking spaces, and which enables wiring to be laid to each parking space by housing the wiring on the inside. The safety fence has two legs and a cylindrical section. The two legs are inserted in two holes formed in the ground in the width direction of a vehicle. The cylindrical section is formed in a substantially upside-down U-shape, the two ends of which are connected to the two legs. The cylindrical section houses the wiring on the inside. Two openings that expose the wiring to the outside are formed on both sides of the cylindrical section in the vehicle width direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coaxial tensionable automatic lock, including: a hollow connection rod (1), a top plate (3) and a bottom plate (4) respectively installed on two ends of the connection rod, a connection lock apparatus installed at a lower part of the connection rod and fixed on a surface of the bottom plate, wherein the connection lock apparatus includes: a flange (51) connected to a bottom end of the connection rod, a lock cover (52) sleeved onto an outer wall of the flange, a lock core (53) disposed inside an upper-end chamber of the flange, a lock washer (54) disposed between a lower end of the flange and an opened groove on a face of the bottom plate, and a lifting pin (2) installed in an upper-end hollow chamber of the connection rod, wherein a rotation handle (6) is sleeved onto an upper-end outer wall of the connection rod.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a case fastening device, which is applied to a case. The handle and the plate member are respectively pivotally coupled to two ends of the base by a first pivotal element and a second pivotal element, and rotatable above the base. Two ends of the metallic buckle are respectively snap-fitted to the handle and the plate member. The bayonet bolts are fixed on the plate member. While the user presses down the handle, the metallic buckle actuates the plate member to rotate above the base, and let the-bolts be inserted into the second through-hole of the base and the first through-hole of the case, whereby the bayonet bolts are mounted to the case. While the user lifts up the handle, the bolts are withdrawn from the first through-hole and the second through-hole, whereby the bolts are dismounted from the case.

Abstract: A chip or debris trap or collector retains chips, fragments and other debris generated when a serrated or splined, press fit connection is assembled between a shaft and another component such as a housing, gear, pulley or bearing. The chip collector includes a circumferential channel or groove disposed about the shaft adjacent the ring of serrations or male splines and an adjacent circumferential flange. An optional second channel or groove resides in the other component. As the shaft and the component are assembled, chips, fragments or other debris generated by the interference fit and axial sliding assembly of the components are collected in the channel or channels and retained there as the shaft fully seats within the other component.

Abstract: A system for coupling a trim component to a body component having a bearing surface. The system has a threaded weld fastener coupled to the body. The trim piece has an exterior bearing surface and an interior bearing surface. Defined within the trim piece is an aperture having a lead-in portion. A rotatable fastener having a nut body with a cylindrical body portion is floatably positioned within the aperture. The body defines a fastener holding aperture and defines a side slot.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel customizable and retractable enclosure system particularly suited for tennis courts. The customizable and retractable enclosure system of the present invention includes windscreen panel assemblies connected to vertical support members using a system of highly tensioned cables and eliminates the use of a chain link fence.

Abstract: Universal End and Mid Clamps are used to connect 2 things together and are designed so that when the clamp fastener is properly tightened the piece being clamped will resist loads in 3 directions and will resist sliding.

Abstract: Shown is a fence post system and a coupling used in such a system for coupling the fence rails and fence posts of metal tubular fences such as those used in horse and cattle ranching operations. A clamp ring is secured about the vertical tubular metal fence post. A pair of clamping body components fit about the horizontal fence rail and are secured by top and bottom tightening bosses and tightening elements. When tightened, the assembly nearly completely circumscribes the exterior surface of the fence rail, providing near 360 degree circumferential contact. The coupling can be articulated in various ways. It can be rotated about the fence post before tightening. It can also be pivoted in a vertical plane to adjust for changes in the elevation of the fence line.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector housing consisting of at least one housing upper part and at least one housing lower part which together form a plug connector housing. The housing upper part and the housing lower part each have a contact surface, said contact surfaces being at least partly in contact with each other when the housing upper part and the housing lower part are connected to each other. The housing upper part and the housing lower part are made of an electrically conductive material, said housing upper part and lower part having a surface coating that protects against corrosion for example, and the contact between the two contact surfaces is formed along an edge.

Abstract: What is described is a support to be fixed to flying pans and the like, comprising a thin curved element (3) configured so as to irremovably embrace a connecting protuberance (13) of a handle (14). On the outer surface (50) of said element (3) two pairs of lateral incisions (10) are provided which define lateral portions (11) of the curved element (3) to be force fit into lateral grooves (12) of the connecting protuberance (13).

Abstract: A joining element for connecting a first component to a second component, wherein the joining element includes a connection member for the pivotable mounting of the first component, and part of the connection member is receivable in at least one aperture of the second component in a predetermined orientation. A fixing mechanism is provided for directly fixing the connection member to the second component when the part of the connection member received in the aperture.

Abstract: A hybrid male coupler portion for a front-end loader mates selectively and interchangeably with first, second or third different female coupler portions. The coupler portion includes a frame having first and second arm pin-on locations adapted for connection to associated first and second arms, respectively; at least one tilt member pin-on location adapted for connection to an associated tilt member; and first and second coupler halves including first, second and third hook-engaging mounts, first, second and third rib locking locations aligned with the respective hook-engaging mounts, plunger pin(s) slidably connected to the frame, movable between locked and retracted positions possibly moving toward the center line of the frame when locked or in opposing directions.

Abstract: Coupling assemblies are provided for maintaining a secure connection between surgical devices utilizing a shaft-and-pinion configuration and powered drive shafts. The coupling assemblies include a clip to be disposed without or within a pinion for receiving and securing a drive shaft member. The coupling assemblies are designed to maximize restriction of movement between the drive shaft and clip, but avoid impeding the rotational motion of a pinion.