Abstract: A fastener system for use in securing objects, such as stress skinned panels, to a structural support, such as an aircraft spar or cross member. The fastener system includes a radially-expandable collar assembly.

Abstract: A fastener system for use in securing objects, such as stress skinned panels, to a structural support, such as an aircraft spar or cross member. The fastener system includes a radially-expandable collar assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fastener system for use in securing objects, such as stress skinned panels, to a structural support, such as an aircraft spar or cross member. The fastener may be provided with a radially-expandable collar assembly, an anti-rotator assembly, a shaft, and a bolt-lock.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fastener system for use in securing objects, such as stress skinned panels, to a structural support, such as an aircraft spar or cross member. The fastener may be provided with a radially-expandable collar assembly, an anti-rotator assembly, a shaft, and a bolt-lock.

Abstract: The invention is a system for measuring the thrust (and, optionally, radial) loads placed on a support thrust bearing assembly that supports a rotating shaft in an apparatus. The system includes an apparatus housing and a load isolation member that supports the support thrust bearing. The load isolation member is not in contact with the apparatus housing. A force sensor is disposed between the apparatus housing and the load isolation member such that axial loads, and optionally radial loads, are permitted to be transmitted by the load isolation member from the support thrust bearing assembly and are measured continuously by the sensor. The corresponding method for measuring the axial load placed on a support thrust bearing assembly that supports a rotating shaft in an apparatus includes providing an apparatus housing and a load isolation member supporting the support thrust bearing. The load isolation member is disposed such that it is not in contact with the apparatus housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to structural shapes intended to be used as joists, studs, braces, and/or connective members associated with frames, buildings, shipping containers, truck and trailer bodies, and other similar construction applications and, according to the invention, can preferably be roll formed from a coated metal strip to provide a novel laminated configuration which helps to reduce the rate of heat loss through a wall, roof, or floor in which they may be installed.