Abstract: A fastener for securing a cargo container includes: a first fastener component including a pair of rails; amounting seat mounted slidably on the rails; a second fastener component including a toothed part extending into the a central through-hole in the mounting seat and formed with teeth, each of which has a contact surface; and an engagement unit including an engaging element that is mounted in a retaining recess in the mounting seat and that has a free end portion extendable into the central through-hole in the mounting seat. The free end portion of the engaging element has a flat contact surface that extends into the central through-hole to abut against the contact surface of an adjacent one of the teeth in such a manner to arrest rotation of the mounting seat relative to the second fastener component in a direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a remote computer or server management system for coupling a series of remote computers to one or more user workstations allowing for efficient location, error detection and/or general status indication of the remote computers or servers. In particular, computer interface modules connected to the remote computers or servers include a signaling circuit to emit an audible or visual signal upon detection of a problem or upon receipt of a signal command from a user trying to locate a particular remote computer. Alternatively, the signaling circuit may transmit a message to the user workstation to inform the user of a problem, general status (e.g., of firmware upgrade), etc., which may be displayed on the user's video monitor.

Abstract: A lashing device includes a stretching device which is to be fastened between two fixing points that are to be secured to one another, the stretching device including stretching device parts which are each connectible to one of the fixing points. At least a first stretching device part has a stretching rod extending in the longitudinal direction of the stretching device and has a threaded portion. A second stretching device part supports a nut part which is to be screwed onto the thread of the first stretching device part. Between the first and the second stretching device part, a coupling part is arranged which, by snap action, allows mutual rotation of the two stretching device parts in at least a direction of rotation which corresponds to tightening of the stretching device and counteracts rotation in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A fastener for securing a cargo container includes: a first fastener component including a pair of rails; amounting seat mounted slidably on the rails; a second fastener component including a toothed part extending into the a central through-hole in the mounting seat and formed with teeth, each of which has a contact surface; and an engagement unit including an engaging element that is mounted in a retaining recess in the mounting seat and that has a free end portion extendable into the central through-hole in the mounting seat. The free end portion of the engaging element has a flat contact surface that extends into the central through-hole to abut against the contact surface of an adjacent one of the teeth in such a manner to arrest rotation of the mounting seat relative to the second fastener component in a direction.

Abstract: A fastener for securing a cargo container includes a first fastener component, a second fastener component, and a lock assembly. The first fastener includes a pair of rods which bridge a first and a second fixed body. The lock assembly is disposed between and slidable along the pair of rods. A rotary member is disposed in the lock assembly and rotatable relative to the lock assembly within a limited angular distance, the rotary member having a non-circular locking hole. The second fastener component extends between the pair of rods through a screw hole formed in the first fixed body, and has a locking portion of non-circular cross section extending into and engaging the locking hole of the rotary member.

Abstract: A fastener for securing a cargo container includes a first fastener component and a second fastener component. The first fastener includes a pair of rails which bridge a first and a second fixed body. A lock body is slidably mounted on the rails, and has two opposite ends abutting respectively against the rails and a locking hole between the opposite ends. The second fastener component includes a threaded stem which extends between the pair of rails through a screw hole formed in the first fixed body, and a locking portion extending into the locking hole. An engagement unit provides engagement of the locking portion in the locking hole such that relative rotation of the stem and the lock body is permitted only in one single direction that causes the stem to move toward the second fixed body.

Abstract: A fastener for securing a cargo container includes a first fastener component and a second fastener component. The first fastener includes a pair of rails which bridge a first and a second fixed body. A lock body is slidably mounted on the rails, and has two opposite ends abutting respectively against the rails and a locking hole between the opposite ends. The second fastener component includes a threaded stem which extends between the pair of rails through a screw hole formed in the first fixed body, and a locking portion extending into the locking hole. An engagement unit provides engagement of the locking portion in the locking hole such that relative rotation of the stem and the lock body is permitted only in one single direction that causes the stem to move toward the second fixed body.

Abstract: A fastener for securing a cargo container includes a first fastener component, a second fastener component, and a lock assembly. The first fastener includes a pair of rods which bridge a first and a second fixed body. The lock assembly is disposed between and slidable along the pair of rods. A rotary member is disposed in the lock assembly and rotatable relative to the lock assembly within a limited angular distance, the rotary member having a non-circular locking hole. The second fastener component extends between the pair of rods through a screw hole formed in the first fixed body, and has a locking portion of non-circular cross section extending into and engaging the locking hole of the rotary member.

Abstract: A fastener for securing a cargo container includes a first fastener component having two rails connected and bridged by a fixed body, and a lock body mounted slidably on the two rails, the lock body having a locking hole consisting of an engaging section and a non-engaging section. A second fastener component includes a threaded stem passed threadedly through a screw hole formed in the fixed body to extend between the two rails, and a locking portion and a slide portion both slidably received in the locking hole, the slide portion being rotatable in the locking hole, the locking portion being engageable with the engaging section, and the lock body being movable from the locking portion to the slide portion and vice versa. A mechanism is provided for restraining movements of the locking portion and the slide portion relative to the lock body.

Abstract: A fastener includes first and second fastener components. The first fastener component includes two rails and a fixed body with two ends respectively connected to the rails, and a female screw hole between the two ends. A lock body is mounted on the rails for sliding along the rails so as to move away or toward the fixed body, and has two opposite ends abutting respectively against the rails, and a noncircular locking hole between the ends of the lock body. The second fastener component includes a stem formed with a male thread portion for engaging the female screw hole, and a locking portion for extending into and engaging the locking hole so as to prevent the stem from rotation. An engagement unit provides engagement between surfaces of the lock body and the locking portion so as to prevent the lock body from undesirably disengaging from the locking portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a remote computer or server management system for coupling a series of remote computers to one or more user workstations allowing for efficient location, error detection and/or general status indication of the remote computers or servers. In particular, computer interface modules connected to the remote computers or servers include a signaling circuit to emit an audible or visual signal upon detection of a problem or upon receipt of a signal command from a user trying to locate a particular remote computer. Alternatively, the signaling circuit may transmit a message to the user workstation to inform the user of a problem, general status (e.g., of firmware upgrade), etc., which may be displayed on the user's video monitor.

Abstract: A retractable rod assembly includes outer and inner tubes, and a positioning device. An outer tube wall of the outer tube has two outer radial holes formed therein. An inner tube wall of the inner tube has two inner radial holes formed therein. The positioning device includes a mounting block and two spring-loaded retainers. The mounting block is disposed in the inner tube, and is formed with a pair of retainer passages respectively aligned with the inner radial holes. Each of the spring-loaded retainers, which are disposed respectively in the retainer passages, includes a retaining pin and a biasing member for biasing the retaining pin to extend out of aligned ones of the inner and outer radial holes to releasably secure the outer and inner tubes in an extended state.

Abstract: A positioning assembly includes a first connecting rod with a threaded end section, a second connecting rod with a threaded end section, an adjusting member having two opposite threaded ends that threadedly engage the threaded end sections of the first and second connecting rods, and a third connecting rod that is pivoted to the second connecting rod so as to pivot relative to the second connecting rod between used and folded states.

Abstract: A control device to drive and control the CD player or CD writer to operate without any computer available is disclosed. The control device includes a CD player base and a control panel base connected to the base. The control panel base includes a LCD display and a control panel with a plurality of keys. An interface slot and a plurality of terminal ports are located on the front and back of the control panel base, respectively. The control device further includes a CPU, which is connected to audio-in/out ports, video in/out ports, speaker microphone, LCD display, power port, remote control keyboard, CD/RW Driver, and expanded memory/ROM so that the CD player can operate to play the CD without support by the computer when the interface port of the CD player is inserted to the interface slot.

Abstract: A positioning assembly includes a connecting rod, a pivot pin, and a hook member. The connecting rod has a U-shaped end with opposing first and second arm portions which cooperatively define a gap therebetween and which are respectively formed with first and second through-holes. The first arm portion is formed with a first flange that projects outwardly and that converges from a periphery of the first through-hole. The second arm portion is formed with a second flange that projects inwardly from a periphery of the second through-hole. The first and second flanges confine first and second openings, respectively. The pivot pin extends into the first and second through-holes, and has a diameter greater than dimensions of the first and second openings so as to be limited in the first and second through-holes. The hook member has a pivot end that is disposed in the gap and that is rotatably sleeved on the pivot pin.

Abstract: A positioning assembly includes a first connecting rod with a threaded end section, a second connecting rod with a threaded end section, an adjusting member having two opposite threaded ends that threadedly engage the threaded end sections of the first and second connecting rods and an intermediate section extending between the threaded ends, and a restricting member mounted on one of the first and second connecting rods and releasably engageable with the intermediate section when said one of the first and second connecting rods rotates relative to the adjusting member in a loosening direction, thereby preventing further rotation of said one of the first and second connecting rods relative to the adjusting member.

Abstract: A positioning assembly includes an elongated container-connecting unit with a lower connecting seat formed with a threaded hole, a platform-connecting rod with an externally threaded portion for engaging the threaded hole and an upper end surface formed with a limiting stud, which has a non-circular cross-sectioned engaging stud portion, and a limiting seat formed with a limiting hole, which has a non-circular engaging hole portion that engages fittingly the engaging stud portion to arrest rotation of the platform-connecting rod within the threaded hole, thereby positioning the platform-connecting rod relative to the container-connecting unit.

Abstract: A retractable rod assembly includes outer and inner tubes, and a positioning device. An outer tube wall of the outer tube has two outer radial holes formed therein. An inner tube wall of the inner tube has two inner radial holes formed therein. The positioning device includes a mounting block and two spring-loaded retainers. The mounting block is disposed in the inner tube, and is formed with a pair of retainer passages respectively aligned with the inner radial holes. Each of the spring-loaded retainers, which are disposed respectively in the retainer passages, includes a retaining pin and a biasing member for biasing the retaining pin to extend out of aligned ones of the inner and outer radial holes to releasably secure the outer and inner tubes in an extended state.

Abstract: A positioning assembly includes a connecting rod, a pivot pin, and a hook member. The connecting rod has a U-shaped end with opposing first and second arm portions which cooperatively define a gap therebetween and which are respectively formed with first and second through-holes. The left arm portion is formed with a first flange that projects outwardly and that converges from a periphery of the first through-hole. The right arm portion is formed with a second flange that projects inwardly from a periphery of the second through-hole. The first and second flanges confine first and second openings, respectively. The pivot pin extends into the first and second through-holes, and has a diameter greater than the dimensions of the first and second openings so as to be limited in the first and second through-holes. The hook member has a pivot end that is disposed in the gap and that is rotatably sleeved on the pivot pin.