Abstract: A fastener for securing an automobile floor mat to a carpet laid on a floor within an automobile includes a lower clamping member, an upper clamping member, a hinge portion connecting the upper clamping member and the lower clamping member in a pivotable manner, a supporting portion forwardly protruded from a tip end portion of the lower clamping member, and a guide protrusion forwardly protruded from a tip end portion of the supporting portion and configured to so as to facilitate an insertion of the supporting portion and the lower clamping member to a backside of the carpet via a slit formed in the carpet. The upper clamping member has an engaging projection formed at an outer surface of a tip end portion thereof and configured to be inserted in an attaching hole formed in the floor mat and a locking portion formed at an inner surface of the tip end portion. The supporting portion has an engaging portion for engaging the engaging portion of the upper clamping member.

Abstract: A furniture glide is provided for mounting on a lower surface of an object. The furniture glides includes a base having an upper surface and lower surface for engaging a supporting surface. A disc-shaped element projects radially outward from the outer periphery of the base. The disc-shaped element has an upper surface lying in a common plane with the upper surface of the base and a lower surface. A compressible sweeping element depending from the lower surface of the disc-shaped element and terminating at a floor engaging surface. As the lower surface of the object is slid along the supporting surface, the sweeping element of furniture glide sweeps debris, dirt and dust on the supporting surface away from the lower surface of the base.

Abstract: A sash window counterbalance spring mounting arrangement for fitment into a channel section within a window jamb, includes coiled ribbon springs, a spring support mounting including a single integral component for locating and supporting the springs, a support for the springs to support and locate the springs on the mounting, and formed by pairs of triangular cross section projections extend from the rear surface of the main body of the mounting such that when the springs recoil rapidly outer surfaces of adjacent springs contact each other, and including an end portion of the main body which is curved, wing projections extending from the front surface of the main body, and an inter engagement element on the longitudinal end of the mounting for cooperative engagement with cooperative inter engagement features on a sash shoe, and a locating arrangement for locating the mounting within the channel section.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a shaft (1), a cam (2), a housing (3), an arresting member (6), a cam follower (4), and an elastic member (5). The housing has an open housing end (30), and an opposite partially open housing end (31) including a transverse wall (35). The cam, the cam follower, the elastic member and the arresting member surround the shaft in turn. The cam follower and the elastic member are received in the housing. The cam is partly received in the housing. The transverse wall of the partially open housing end of the housing prevents the cam from sliding further into the housing. The arresting member is disposed adjacent to the open housing end allowing the arresting member sliding into the housing. The cam is rotatable relative to the shaft and non-rotatable relative to the housing, and the cam follower is non-rotatable relative to the shaft.

Abstract: A pivot device has a pivot axle fastened on a cover of a lap top computer, a seat fastened on a chassis of the computer, and a first ring and a second ring respectively mounted around the pivot axle. The second ring and an elastic device are respectively mounted on the seat, and the second ring has two cutouts. Two lugs are respectively defined on the first ring and correspond to the cutouts. A nub is formed on an outer circumference of the first ring so that the nub presses against the elastic device. Hence, the cutouts are mated with the lugs by pushing so that the cover can be raised or lowered to the chassis and can be controlled to prevent colliding with the chassis.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for a tap handle for beverage dispensing comprising a ceramic, porcelain, or stoneware handle filled with a foam, preferably polyurethane foam which renders the tap handle more resilient and resistant to sharding. Ideally, polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate foam is injected into a tap handle shell in liquid form, which solidifies and is capped with a glue, an internally threaded cap and a protective plastic cap.

Abstract: A strap securing device includes a base and an elongated retainer. One end of the retainer is connected to the base, and an opposite end of the retainer is selectably connectable to and disconnectable from the base at an opposite end of the base. In the exemplary construction, the retainer is a looped, elastic member.

Abstract: There is disclosed a rope device for tying a pet. The rope device includes a clamp, a rope and a cam. The clamp defines a channel and a recess communicated with the channel. The rope includes a first end connected to the clamp and a second end inserted through the channel. The cam is put in the recess. The cam includes a pivotal point, a furthest point from the pivotal point, and a nearest point from the pivotal point. As the rope is pulled in a direction, the cam is rotated in order to move the furthest point from the rope so as to allow the rope to move between the wall of the channel and the cam. As the rope is pulled in an opposite direction, the cam is rotated in order to move the furthest point towards the rope so as to pinch the rope between the wall of the channel and the cam.

Abstract: A CPU heat sink mount attachment structure including a retaining pin member, a spring member and an inner retaining pin, characterized in that the inner retaining pin is structured to comprise a main body and a reset button, and the inner retaining pin and the spring member are disposed within the retaining pin member. When the main body of the inner retaining pin is pressed downward, a retaining pin within the main body props pin-foot at a bottom portion of the retaining pin member. Furthermore, catch hooks within the main body mutually clasp with corresponding catch hooks of the retaining pin member, thereby achieving the object of securing the main body. Accordingly, the aforementioned structure can be used to quickly and expediently assemble and disassemble a heat sink mount.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for attaching a trim cover to a flexible/resilient substrate, typically constructed from foam, which includes a plurality of clips that each has a base molded into the substrate. The bases each include a central “keyhole” slot that receives a corresponding key formed on a stem at a bottom of a clip projection. The clip projection defines a cavity for receiving a trim cover bead through a gap formed between a pair of legs that extend from the bottom. The stem has a length that is approximately the thickness of the slot. By passing the key through the slot and rotating the key to a locked position, the clip projection may be removably mounted to the substrate for repair or replacement as needed. The base may be constructed from a material that adheres effectively to the substrate, while the clip projection may be constructed from a material that exhibits high elasticity and wear-resistance.

Abstract: A modular set of cladding elements, comprising a plurality of substantially square elements and a plurality of substantially rectangular elements, each square element and each rectangular element having sides whose length is substantially equal to a multiple of the length of the sides of the smallest square element that belongs to the set.

Abstract: In a method and a bar blade for milling spiral bevel gears and hypoid gears, a shaft of the bar blade has a blade profile that is formed by the cross-section of at least one cutting area, at least two free areas, and at least one top area. The blade profile is provided with a first cutting edge for a first flank, a second cutting edge for a second flank that faces the first flank, and a top cutting edge for the bottom of a tooth space. The first and the second cutting edge are embodied as principal cutting edges for completely cutting the first or second flank. The top cutting edge is configured for completely cutting the bottom of the tooth space such that the tooth space comprising the complete final geometry is created in one milling process by means of one and the same bar blade.

Abstract: Two or more plates, each having a matching alignment hole, are precisely aligned and mated together by an aligning and clamping device that includes: (a) a plurality of movable aligning fingers, retraction means for causing the aligning fingers to move into a retracted state where they occupy a first volumetric space sufficiently small to allow the two or more plates to be moved over the retracted fingers so as to have their respective alignment holes surrounding the retracted aligning fingers; (b) expansion means for use after the plates have been moved over the fingers, the expansion means urging the fingers to expand outwardly to occupy a second volumetric space greater than the first volumetric space such that the fingers begin to contact and begin to improve co-alignment between the surrounding alignment holes; and (d) clamping means for use after the alignment holes of the plates have begun to come into improved co-alignment, the clamping means applying a clamping force for clamping the two or more mate

Abstract: A tool for extracting or inserting a connector into a connector receptacle includes a tool body having an elongated shape with a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to engage and stabilize the connector.

Abstract: A system and method of fabricating tank car outer jackets are provided that include supporting a plurality of coils of sheet metal on a plurality of coil supports such that the central longitudinal axes of the plurality of coils are generally parallel to a central longitudinal axis of a mandrel adjacent the plurality of coils. A plurality of sheets of sheet metal are unwound from the plurality of coils by rotating each of the plurality of coils generally about the respective central longitudinal axes of each of the plurality of coils. As the plurality of sheets of sheet metal are wound onto the mandrel, adjacent sheets of the plurality of sheets of sheet metal are welded together using a plurality of automated welding torches proximate the mandrel. The plurality of automated welding torches may be coupled for communication with a programmable logic controller.

Abstract: The invention discloses unique brackets, which form a bracket assembly that may be placed at any location of various components to form an assembly piece, such as furniture. An assembled furniture piece made of furniture panels interconnected with attached engaging and receiving brackets is provided. The engaging and receiving brackets are positioned on components to facilitate the connection of the components. A method to assemble furniture having preformed arm, base, seat and back components is provided. This method of assembly saves on shipment costs, and facilitates the repair of damaged furniture.

Abstract: Method for making a form-fitting connection between a tool insert and a tool holder of a rotatingly driven tool, wherein the tool holder has bearing surfaces by which forces or torques are transmitted to the tool insert, wherein the tool insert is made from a material harder than that of the tool holder and by sintering a green compact of powder. A sintered green compact for the tool insert is used as a hob, by which the bearing surfaces in tool holders are manufactured by punching or press-forming.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a cutting method and apparatus and a rib electrode for electric discharge machining which can cut a rib portion of a workpiece efficiently and accurately. For this purpose, a cutting tool 11 having cutting edges 23a, 23b extending in parallel or extending along two straight lines diverging toward the forward end in the same plane is prepared. The cutting tool 11 is arranged with respect to a workpiece W such that the two cutting edges 23a, 23b engage with the two opposed side surfaces of the rib portion R of the workpiece W. The cutting tool 11 is moved relative to the workpiece W along a desired machining path, to thereby cut the two side surfaces of the rib portion R of the workpiece W at one time.

Abstract: A method produces a lighting element that includes at least one luminescent diode and an inserted light-guiding body. The light-guiding body receives light emitted by the luminescent diode. The luminescent diodes are secured to the light-guiding body by an injection molding process of a transparent plastic material such that at least 50% of the surface of the light emitting diode is covered by the injected material during the manufacturing thereof, and that the maximum wall thickness of the injected layer does not exceed three-times the minimum wall-thickness of the layer.

Abstract: In order to decrease the time (adhesion time in an adhesion step) for manufacturing an electromagnetic-wave shielding and light transmitting window material and a display panel, a top mold 43 and a bottom mold 44, which are made of a synthetic resin having high heat resistance, are disposed between a top and a bottom pressing plate 41 and 42, and a laminate is disposed between the molds 43 and 44. This laminate is formed of a transparent substrate 32A provided with an anti-reflection film 35, an adhesive interlayer film 34A used as an adhesive resin, an electrical conductive mesh 33, an adhesive interlayer film 34B, and a transparent substrate 32B provided with a black frame paint 36. While air in a molding space between the molds 43 and 44 is vacuum-evacuated via an exhaust port 45, a high-frequency voltage is simultaneously applied to the pressing plates 41 and 42 from a high-frequency power source 46, and in addition, the above laminate is pressed by the pressing plats 41 and 42 for a predetermined time.

Abstract: For easy and accurate assembly of a motor actuator with improvement of quality and productivity, a motor accommodating hole (2) continuously having a pressure insertion hole (2a) and an insertion hole (2b), and a coupler (4) having terminals (5, 6) are integrally formed in a motor case (1), the insertion hole (2b) is open to face to an opening (1c) of the motor case (1), the terminals (5, 6) are arranged in parallel to a longitudinal axis (X-X) of the motor accommodating hole (2), flat base plates (7, 8) which are orthogonal to a longitudinal axis (Y-Y) of a motor (3) and have connection holes (7a, 8a) are arranged in an outer periphery (3a) of the motor (3), the terminals (5, 6) are inserted into the connection holes (7a, 8a) when inserting the motor (3) into the insertion hole (2b) and then the motor (3) is pressure-inserted fixedly to the pressure insertion hole (2a).

Abstract: An assembly method and fixture for assembling a supporting disk of a motor rotor according to the invention is based on an “adjusting, and fixing” concept. A functional axis fixture and an adjusting axis fixture, which can match with each other for holding the supporting disk and the rotor, are first prepared. The functional axis of the supporting disk is aligned with the geometric axis of the functional axis fixture, and the geometric axis of the rotor is aligned with the geometric axis of the adjusting axis fixture. By engaging the functional axis fixture and the adjusting axis fixture, the functional axis of the supporting disk is aligned with the geometric axis of the rotor. Therefore, the bias and concentricity can be precisely controlled and improved.

Abstract: A progressive die assembly and method for manufacturing lamina stacks from a strip of substantially planar material, in which at least some of the individual laminas are formed with portions which extend from, or are otherwise not within, the plane of the material strip. The die assembly includes die stations having punches for punching features substantially within the plane of the strip corresponding to individual laminas, such as lamina profiles and lamina interlock features. Additionally, the die assembly also includes at least one forming station which includes a selectively actuable forming tool which is configured to form a lamina portion in the strip which is disposed outwardly of the strip plane, such as by bending a portion of the strip.

Abstract: A mass flow sensor is manufactured by a process of carrying out a micro-machining process on an N or lightly doped P-type silicon substrate with orientation <100>. This mass flow sensor comprises a central thin-film heater and a pair of thin-film heat sensing elements, and a thermally isolated membrane for supporting the heater and the sensors out of contact with the substrate base. The mass flow sensor is arranged for integration on a same silicon substrate to form a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array in order to expand the dynamic measurement range. For each sensor, the thermally isolated membrane is formed by a process that includes a step of first depositing dielectric thin-film layers over the substrate and then performing a backside etching process on a bulk silicon with TMAH or KOH or carrying out a dry plasma etch until the bottom dielectric thin-film layer is exposed.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing workpieces containing plastics material by welding, stamping, cutting and/or bonding is described. The apparatus includes a loading and unloading station for loading and unloading the workpieces (35), a processing station with a free space for processing the workpieces (35) and at least one interchangeable module (15) which can be inserted and fixed in the free space and which comprises at least one workpiece receptacle (34) and at least one processing tool (37) which are both adapted to a selected processing task. In accordance with the invention the interchangeable module (15) is supported on running wheels (17) and can be inserted in the free space therewith, and the relative position between the receptacle (34) and the processing tool (37) required in the processing is determined by the interchangeable module (15) alone.

Abstract: This invention is directed to prevention of reduction of a pickup rate of an electronic component when a component feeding unit is dismounted from a feeder base and mounted back thereon. A CPU sends a feeding command to a component feeding unit feeding an electronic component belonging to a first step number, and drives a servomotor and a drive motor of the feeding unit to perform a component feeding operation and so on. After then, when the CPU judges that the feeding unit is dismounted from the feeder base and mounted back thereon, the CPU drives a X axis drive motor and a Y axis drive motor to move a board recognition camera to the pickup position of the feeding unit, the camera takes an image of a storage portion of a storage tape, and a recognition processing device performs recognition processing to the image.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a wristband includes the steps of providing a bottom substrate. First circuit elements are deposited on the bottom substrate. A dielectric material is deposited at predetermined areas on the bottom substrate. A remainder of the circuit is deposited on the bottom substrate and dielectric materials. A transponder chip is secured to the bottom substrate to form a transponder. A second substrate is affixed to the bottom substrate such that the dielectric material and transponder are disposed between the bottom substrate and second substrate.

Abstract: Wirings 2B1 are formed by application of heat treatment after an ink jet system is used to discharge a conductive liquid L onto a provisional substrate 5 having a predetermined repellent property, bonding an insulating layer 4B1 to the wirings 2B1 with an adhesive material 3B1 therebetween, peeling and removing the provisional substrate 5, and bonding and fixing the wirings 2B1 together with the insulating film 4B1 to a main substrate 1 by an adhesive material 3B1.

Abstract: A method of repairing a defect in a component includes forming a slot in the component, thereby removing at least a substantial part of the defect from the component, where the slot has a predetermined geometry.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods for manufacturing an even-wall rotor or stator that do not suffer from drawbacks of the prior art. Even-wall rotors or stators produced according to those methods are also provided. In one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a rotor or stator for use in a mud motor is provided. The method includes providing a vacuum chamber; providing a metal electrode at least partially disposed in the vacuum chamber; providing a mold disposed in the vacuum chamber; and melting a portion of the electrode with a direct current arc, the molten metal flowing into the mold ring.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are exhaust treatment device designs and methods of assembly. In one embodiment an exhaust treatment device can comprise a substrate having a downstream end, a mat assembled around the substrate forming a substrate/mat sub-assembly wherein a portion of the mat extends beyond the downstream end, and a shell disposed around the substrate/mat sub-assembly. In another embodiment, the exhaust treatment device can comprise: a substrate having a downstream end, a foldable mat assembled around the substrate forming a substrate/mat sub-assembly, and a shell disposed around the substrate/mat sub-assembly. The foldable mat can comprise a folded section formed from a folded first edge of the foldable mat, and wherein the foldable mat comprises a non-folded section.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a minute structure comprises a step of forming an ionizing radiation decomposing type positive type resist layer including a methyl isopropenyl ketone as a first positive type photosensitive material layer, a step of forming an ionizing radiation decomposing type positive type resist layer including a photosensitive material of a copolymer as a second positive type photosensitive material layer to be sensitized by an ionizing radiation of a second wavelength range on the first positive type photosensitive material layer, a step of forming a desired pattern in the above-mentioned second positive type photosensitive material layer, and development using a developing solution, and then, a step of forming a desired pattern in the above-mentioned first positive type photosensitive material layer to form a convex shape pattern.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a printer nozzle. The method includes the step of depositing a metal layer upon a semi-conductor wafer. The metal layer defines a pair of protruding portions which each form a respective electrical contact. The method further includes the step of etching the metal layer through to the wafer to form a nozzle region and to electrically isolate the electrical contacts. In one embodiment, the nozzle region is defined by a circular wall.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a cooling device. The cooling device includes a heat pipe and a plurality of thin fins. First, a through hole is formed on each thin fin. The through hole includes a surrounding wall of gradually withdrawing radius, so as to stack the thin fins together. Then, the heat pipe is tightly inserted from the surrounding wall of larger radius into the through holes of the thin fins. By applying two forces of opposite directions to the thin fins, the surrounding walls of the thin fins is sequentially embedded into and compressed onto the heat pipe. In this manner, the contact area between the thin fins is increased, while the contact between the surrounding wall of the thin fins and the heat pipe becomes tighter. A cooling device of better heat dissipating rate is thus fabricated.

Abstract: Foil cutting device for cutting a sealing foil of a bottle. This foil cutting device is of the type which is positioned from above on the bottle. To that end a cutting device is provided with a stop determining the distance between the free extremity of the bottle and the cutting knives. The foil cutting device comprises two side portions and an upper portion connecting the side portions being integral with the side portions. In this way and elastically pivoting structure results, such that foil material can be cut with a lot of feeling. Between the side portions an opening is delimited and on one of the side portions a cavity for fingers is provided so that it is clear for the user in which direction a pinching force should be exerted for cutting the foil. The cutting knives are conically flared to a plane embodied such that after cutting the resilient foil material is run up by the cutting knives and can easily be removed.

Abstract: A razor cartridge for simultaneously applying a shaving aid and removing hair in a single step includes at least one elongated razor blade positioned on the razor cartridge and defining an at least partially exposed longitudinally extending cutting edge. The razor cartridge includes longitudinally extending leading and trailing edges and a pair of generally opposed arcuate edge portions each extending outwardly from and between respective ends of the leading and trailing edges. The razor cartridge defines an outer surface surrounding the elongated razor blade and is bounded by the arcuate edge portions and the leading and trailing edges. Substantially all of the outer surface of the razor cartridge comprises a shaving aid material.

Abstract: A cutting member for a shaving razor includes (a) an elongated metal blade having a cutting edge, a blade end, a tapered portion near the blade end and a uniform thickness portion extending from the blade end to the tapered portion, and (b) a elongated bent metal support that has a platform portion, a bent portion and a base portion extending downward from the bent portion. The platform portion extends forward from the bent portion to a front end. The platform portion includes an attachment area that is spaced from the front end and the bent portion, and a flat portion that includes and extends beyond the attachment area. The uniform thickness portion of the blade is supported on the platform portion and secured thereto at the attachment area, the tapered portion extending forward beyond the front end of the platform portion.

Abstract: A foldable knife, comprising a blade, a knife head and a handle. The knife head has a movable part which can be pushed to press on a locking part. The locking part has two ends, one end is rotably fastened by a bolt to the knife head and another, a free end, has a catch. The blade has a notch on an edge opposite to a cutting edge. The catch corresponds to the notch. The blade may have two or more notches. The handle may be hollow and knife head is rotably fastened on the handle by a bolt. The knife head and the blade can be rotably folded at least partially into the handle.

Abstract: A utility knife comprising a casing, a blade holder moveably mounted within the casing, said blade holder being moveable incrementally from a fully extended position outside the casing to a fully retracted position inside the casing whereby the blade holder may be positioned in a partially extended position.

Abstract: A mark device includes a base member, and a mark having one or more mark pieces disposed on the base member, and one or more identifying devices for identifying whether the mark pieces or the mark is true or authentic or not. The identifying device includes one or more reduced mark pieces disposed in the mark piece, or disposed in the base member. A light generating device may be used for lighting onto the identifying device, or a magnifying device may be used for magnifying the identifying device, to allow the identifying device to be seen by people, and for identifying the truthfulness or authenticity of the mark device, and for preventing unauthorized persons from imitating or copying the mark device.

Abstract: The switch mechanism for the reversible control valve of the pneumatic tool focuses on the switchover bar because of the users' right handed and left-handed issues. The primary feature is to make the switchover bar of the reversible control valve and the speed-adjusting valve to roll in the axial direction, and use the combination of the elastic component to make the combination and position section of the connecting section to position with the valve bar positioning section of the reversible control valve. When force of the connecting section of the switchover bar is pulled toward external trigger, it can release the combination and position section and the toggle switch of the switchover bar can achieve switching. When the toggle switch is adjusted, the repositioning may be restored by using the combination and position section and valve bar positioning section without having to take the parts apart.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a media cutting tool for cutting a media. The media cutting tool comprises a cutting blade and a tool guide. The cutting blade is in a first plane and comprises a cutting edge. The tool guide is in a second plane. The tool guide and the cutting blade are of a similar composition and connect to form a unit. The first plane of the cutting blade and the second plane of the tool guide intersect at a connection line.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting wallboard or like construction material wherein the invention utilizes a novel means of utilizing a plurality of beveled cutting blade inserts driven by a reciprocating drive mechanism within a cutting head driven by a detachable power source for the purpose of providing rotating power attachment. Said invention providing an improved wallboard cutting method with rolled paper edges, thus eliminating rough irregular edges and unnecessary scrap.

Abstract: A fork apparatus is disclosed. The fork apparatus comprises a handle, a member slidably disposed within that handle, a fork body, a plurality of fork tines extending outwardly from the fork body, and a push plate slidably disposed on the fork tines. A push rod is attached to the slideable member and to the push plate.

Abstract: A chainsaw is provided having a brake band disposed about a drum that rotates during advancement of the saw chain about the saw bar. An end of the brake band is biased to a position that draws the brake band tight about the drum to prevent advancement of the saw chain, and the throttle trigger of the chainsaw is associated with this biased end to push the band against the bias and release the drum when the throttle trigger is squeezed to drive the elements of the chainsaw that serve to advance the saw chain. Also provided are new concepts for associating throttling and braking elements with the throttle trigger.

Abstract: A chainsaw is provided having a brake band disposed about a drum that rotates during advancement of the saw chain about the saw bar. An end of the brake band is biased to a position that draws the brake band tight about the drum to prevent advancement of the saw chain, and the throttle trigger of the chainsaw is associated with this biased end to push the band against the bias and release the drum when the throttle trigger is squeezed to drive the elements of the chainsaw that serve to advance the saw chain. Also provided are new concepts for associating gasing and braking elements with the throttle trigger.

Abstract: An adjustable device to locate and transfer the positions of golden section points from a source image to a secondary surface, comprising a plurality of paired blades that are coupled to pivot at the golden section points that occur along the length of the blades and at the endpoints of the blades. This configuration creates a looped series of connected levers, sequenced to diminish in length by golden section ratio, with fulcrums positioned at golden section points. The device is bilaterally symmetrical and maintains consistent golden section proportions regardless of the size to which it is adjusted. The creation of accurate images by a means other than tracing enables the user to learn how the mathematics of the golden section relates to the principles of proportion that connect the parts to the whole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a template for checking the geometry of shaped and/or bent profiles having rectilinear sections and bent sections. This template includes a support plate, in which holes are provided, and a superstructure being formed of, for each rectilinear section of the profile, a bracket and at least one reinforcement made of planar plates provided with lugs adapted for being inserted into the holes of the support plate and of assembling elements that permit the bracket and reinforcement to be fit together in a position in which they extend perpendicularly. In addition, each bracket is provided with at least one guiding element of the rectilinear section of the profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring the geometry of a wheel axle of a motor vehicle, said device comprising a clamping chuck (56) which is provided with clamping jaws (32, 34, 36) and is used to receive a hub of a wheel axle, and a drive for rotating the clamping chuck (56). In order to increase the measuring precision, the drive is embodied as an electric drive, especially as a servomotor, and both rotatably drives the clamping chuck (56) and actuates the clamping jaws (32, 34, 36) of the clamping chuck (56) in the radial direction. Furthermore, according to the invention, the clamping jaws are radially displaced by means of a link motion with an eccentric plate or a spiral motion with a spiral of Archimedes in such a way as to obtain an automatic lock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.