Abstract: A disc brush has a disc having a face including at least a first portion and a second portion. A plurality of abrasive filaments are fixed to the first portion and extend generally perpendicularly from the disc. The abrasive filaments are arranged around the second portion. The second portion is recessed from the first portion to form a recess having a diameter and axial depth sufficient to receive at least a portion of a raised portion of a work piece. In one preferred embodiment, the disc brush is provided with an arbor hole to allow the disc brush to be driven by a rotary drive device and is sized to fit within a well portion of an automobile wheel to allow the disc brush to be rotatably driven to de-burr an interior portion of the wheel.

Abstract: An applicator brush for applying a beneficial substance, thoroughly and evenly to the desired area of the body, which generally comprises a head (applicator pad attached to a disk support piece) connected to a notched handle. An alternate embodiment of the brush generally comprises a notched handle attached to a head, which includes first and second wooden pieces and an applicator pad. The front surface of second wooden piece and the back of the applicator pad are glued together, forming a single unit which can be swapped out. Yet another embodiment of the brush generally comprises a head which includes an integrally molded disk attached to an applicator pad. The brush head pivotally clips to a curved, integrally molded handle. The applicator brush allows for navigation around the curves of the body and also assists in reaching difficult-to-reach areas.

Abstract: An applicator device (10) is provided for applying surface coatings (32) such as paint or lacquer to a surface (34). The preferred embodiment is a glove (12) where the palm side (28) of the palm portion (16), the thumb (18) and the fingers (20, 22, 24 and 26) are provided with a layer of painters foam (36). The foam (36) absorbs paint or other coating liquid (32) and retains it until ready to deliver to the surface (34).

Abstract: A cleaning tool for cleaning a surface is disclosed. The cleaning tool comprises a cleaning frame including a rigid body defining a perimeter surrounding an interior opening and at least one spacer arranged within the interior opening. The cleaning frame secures over a backing.

Abstract: A cleaner is disclosed, by which a floorcloth is attached to a correct position on a bottom of the cleaner, and by which a floorcloth can be attached to a correct position without turning a cleaner body upside down, thereby preventing a hazardous condition. The present invention includes a body configured as a cleaner head, an electric magnet provided adjacent to one side of a bottom of the body to generate a magnetic field during application of an electrical signal, and a floorcloth having a conductive body provided at a position opposing the electric magnet.

Abstract: The invention provides for a wiper arm for a windshield wiper system comprising a fixing element (12) for connection to a drive shaft, whereby a tiltably-fixed cover unit (24) is provided for at least partially releasing the fixing element (12). It is proposed that the cover unit (24) can be engaged with the fixing element (12) in the tilted position. A cover unit for a wiper arm is also proposed.

Abstract: A work apparatus such as a blower apparatus (1) or a spray apparatus (31) has a drive motor (5), a blower wheel (11) and a blower tube (12). The blower wheel (11) is driven by the drive motor (5) and moves a flow of air through the blower tube (12). The work apparatus (1, 31) has a back carrier (2) on which the drive motor (5) is mounted. In order to avoid electrostatic charges during operation, the back carrier (2) has an arrangement which establishes an electrically conductive connection between the work apparatus (1, 31) and the operator (18) of the work apparatus (1, 31) during operation thereof.

Abstract: An exemplary particle removing apparatus includes a main body (10) having a chamber (11); a hollow roller (12) being capable of rotating in the chamber, the roller includes an air inlet (123) and a rear portion (124) opposite to the air inlet; a first motor (14) for driving the roller to rotate about a rotational axis thereof; an agitator (13) located in the roller, the agitator being capable of rotating in the roller, and spanning at least most of a distance from the air inlet to the rear portion; and an air feeding unit (20) connecting with the chamber for introducing air into the roller via the air inlet.

Abstract: A dust mitigation and cleaning system for cleaning a surface includes a system housing secured around at least a portion of a section including the surface to be cleaned. The system housing includes a hollow member extending within the system housing toward and in general alignment with the surface to be cleaned, where an outlet of the system housing is defined by the hollow member. A duct section is secured to a portion of the system housing and includes an inlet to receive a gaseous fluid, such as air from an ambient environment in which the system is disposed, and an outlet in communication with the system housing.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a base. The base has a bottom surface, an access opening in the bottom surface, and wheels for wheeling the base over a floor while the bottom surface faces the floor. A cleaning attachment is configured to be attached to the base and moved against a household surface to clean the surface. An electronic controller is configured to be inserted through the opening into an installed position in the base from which to control an operating condition of the apparatus.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes an electric blower; an electric blower controller for controlling the electric blower; an electric blower current detector for detecting at least a current flowing in the electric blower; and a dust chamber provided at an upstream of the electric blower, for collecting dust particles sucked by the electric blower. A predetermined level of a current is made to flow in the electric blower regardless of a dust particle amount in the dust chamber. Preferably, the vacuum cleaner further includes voltage detector for detecting a voltage of a power supply applied to the vacuum cleaner. More preferably, the vacuum cleaner further includes a frequency detector for detecting a frequency of a power supply applied to the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A self-propelled vacuum-cleaning device for cleaning smooth and textile floor coverings, particularly in the private home sector. The device has a housing, a vacuum blower, an electrically driven cleaning roller, an electrical drive mechanism, control electronics, and a power source. The maximal electric power of the self-propelled vacuum-cleaning tool lies between 150 watts and 300 watts during cleaning operation, whereby between 120 watts and 220 watts are allocated to the vacuum blower, between 10 watts and 40 watts are allocated to the electrical roller drive for the cleaning roller, and between 5 watts and 40 watts are allocated to the drive mechanism, and whereby the control electronics have a power demand of less than 5% of the maximal electric power.

Abstract: Inside the main body of a vacuum cleaner is a motor casing covering the motor; on one side of the motor casing a removable filter is attached, through which air from inside the motor casing passes before being discharged inside the main body of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A paddock vacuum having a removable leaf-blower as the vacuum source. The paddock vacuum also has an improved air-tight door that resists deformation under vacuum, an internal filter, and other structural improvements. The paddock vacuum tilts for easy emptying.

Abstract: A rechargeable vacuum cleaner comprises a main body, at least two sets of rechargeable batteries for driving a motor in the main body and a power-supply control unit. The power-supply control unit is coupled with the sets of rechargeable batteries and the motor for affecting a set of rechargeable batteries of higher voltage to supply power to the motor and for preventing the set of rechargeable batteries charging another set of rechargeable batteries of lower voltage. The power-supply control unit includes a silicon assembly (being a bridge rectifier) or a diode. The rechargeable vacuum cleaner can be of two piece type (with a detachable unit) or a two piece type. Therefore, the rechargeable vacuum cleaner can lengthen the operating time and prevent damaging the batteries.

Abstract: A shower curtain ring assembly, which is easy to open and close for easy access to a shower curtain and liner, which contains semi circular right and left ring members attached by a pivot pin through pivot pinholes at the top of each ring member. The ring members engage to magnets embedded within the bottom of ring members within a collar that prevents disengagement.

Abstract: A window blind carrier slide includes a sliding body having at least one set of fixing members located at an upper front side and an upper rear side thereof for slidably mounting in an upper rail for a window blind, and at least one linking seat located at a lower side thereof; and a linking block having at least one engaging portion provided at an upper side thereof for tightly engaging with the at least one linking seat on the sliding body, and two one mounting legs located at two lower lateral sides of the at least one engaging portion for locking to a lower rail for the window blind. The linking block is detachably connected to the sliding body through engagement of the engaging portion on the linking block with the linking seat of the sliding body, enabling quick mounting and dismounting of a window blind.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a side door for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one hinge device for pivotal connection of the side door to one of the body posts of the motor vehicle, the hinge device including a first hinge half adapted to be fastened to one of the body posts of the motor vehicle, a second hinge half which by means of a joint is fastened to a first side of the side door, a hinge pin which pivotally connects the first hinge half to the second hinge half in such a manner that the side door is pivotable about a vertical axis, defined by the hinge pin, between an open and a closed position, the joint including at least one threaded bolt which extends horizontally, from the first side of the side door, through a through hole in the second hinge half and through a through hole in the side door, and projects from a second side of the side door, a threaded nut element arranged around the through hole on the second side of the side door and in threaded engagement with the threaded bolt.

Abstract: A novel overlay hinge for interconnection of a door and a frame of a cabinet and for operation between an open position and a closed position, the invention comprising a cup portion for mounting to the door and a hinge arm with one end pivotably connected to the cup portion and the other end is slideably coupled to a fastener plate, where the fastener plate is attachable to the frame of the cabinet. The fastener plate further comprises a first semi-planar surface for contact with the f lame and a second planar surface for slideable engagement with the hinge arm, the hinge arm including at least one pair of laterally aligned and opposed retainer bosses for engaging the second semi-planar surface. The fastener plate being interconnected to the hinge arm end by a cam screw that is affixed at one end to the second semi-planar surface and which is adjustable rotateable at the other end in an elongated slot in the hinge arm.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are used for preserving a mortise. A guard for preserving a mortise includes an overlay configured to fill the mortise, an edge conforming to an indentation edge of the mortise, and a securing device configured to removeably attach the overlay within the mortise. The guard may further comprise a flange disposed on the overlay for placing and removing the guard from the mortise. The securing device may be configured for receiving a fastener or may include a protrusion configured to be received in a hole disposed in the mortise. The guard advantageously prevents paint from entering and damaging the mortise. A method for preserving a mortise includes providing a guard configured to fill the mortise, placing the guard on top of the mortise, and securing the guard within the mortise. Beneficially, the guard and method for preserving a mortise protects a mortise from exposure to paint.

Abstract: Furniture hinge with damping and/or braking device in alternative to those already existing and capable of guaranteeing an improved efficiency during the closing and/or opening operation of doors, or other furniture parts, without any variations to the overall dimensions of standard hinges. The improved efficiency of the hinge is obtained by increasing the friction surfaces with a viscous medium present in suitable areas of the hinge and/or by allowing regulation of the trend of the angular velocities of one or more circular shaped elements, for example a disc, which act as braking elements in contact with the viscous medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a buffer hinge. More particularly, the return spring is used to automatically open and close the door, and one end of the axis with a corresponding rotation is affixed with the buffer component with multiple convexes. The buffer component is positioned into the buffer container of the positioning component at one end of the positioning return spring. Moreover, the buffer container has multiple concaves for embedding the convexes of the buffer component. Therefore, when the angle for opening the door is larger, the return torque produced from the return spring has a greater increase. However, when the embedding number between the convexes and the concaves is relatively increased, the buffer resistance between the two is also larger. On the contrary, when the angle for closing the door is smaller, the return torque produced from the return spring has a smaller decrease.

Abstract: A hinge with multiple positioning angles has a shaft, a rotating bracket, a rotating-positioning element, a stationary-positioning element and a stationary bracket. The rotating bracket is mounted around the shaft and is mounted securely in a web camera that is mounted in a cover of a notebook computer. The rotating-positioning element is mounted securely on the rotating bracket and has at least one positioning protrusion. The stationary-positioning element is mounted securely on the shaft and has at least one positioning recess corresponding to the positioning protrusion. Each positioning recess has a detent corresponding to the positioning protrusion. With the positioning protrusion selectively engaging the positioning recess and the detent, the hinge positions the web camera at multiple shot angles and is convenient to position the web camera to shot the frontage of the user.

Abstract: An automobile door hinge device includes: an inner cylindrical body integrally connected to a first bracket and rotatably fitted over an outer periphery of a hinge pin; an outer cylindrical body integrally connected to a second bracket to surround the inner cylindrical body; a check spring disposed between the inner cylindrical body and the outer cylindrical body to come into contact with an outer peripheral surface of the inner cylindrical body with a resilient force of the check spring; and first and second control portions that are provided in the inner cylindrical body to face first and second engaging portions, respectively, at opposite ends of the check spring, and displace the first and second engaging portions in directions releasing the contact of the check spring during relative rotation of the inner cylindrical body and the outer cylindrical body. Thus, the door hinge can exert a stepless door check function of holding a door at any opening degree.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (300) for use in a flat display monitor includes a support seat (10), a base seat (20) and a pivot mechanism. The support seat has a cutout (164) defined by two opposed side surfaces. The base seat includes a resisting member disposed thereon. The pivot mechanism rotatably connects the support seat to the base seat. A resisting member (94) on the base seat is movable in the cutout of the support seat upon rotating of the support seat relative to the base seat. The two side surfaces are configured to engage with the resisting member when the support seat rotates relative to the base seat in a manner so as to prevent the resisting member from moving further to limit a rotation angle between the support seat and the base seat.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (300) for use in a flat display monitor includes a base seat (10), a support seat (20) and a pivotal mechanism. The pivotal mechanism comprises a pivotal shaft (30) having at least one flat surface (310). The base seat defines a pivotal hole (142) therein. The support seat defines an engaging hole (242). The base seat is rotatable relative to the support seat. The pivotal shaft passes through the pivotal hole of the base seat and the engaging hole of the support seat. One of the base seat and the support seat defines a protrusion (143). The protrusion is substantially V-shaped and has two edges (1432, 1434). The flat surface of the pivotal shaft pivotally engages with the protrusion. Another one of the pivotal hole of the base seat and the engaging hole of the support seat non-rotatably engages with the pivotal shaft.

Abstract: A hinge with an auxiliary bracket, the hinge is provided on one of two lateral sides of a twin-tube bracket with an auxiliary bracket, the auxiliary bracket is in an “L” or “U” shape having a pair of openings on its front side; the twin-tube bracket has on its front side a pair of protrusions being exactly engaged in the pair of openings on the front side of the auxiliary bracket. Thereby the auxiliary bracket can be engaged with the twin-tube bracket more firmly without being subjected to releasing, this renders the auxiliary bracket to really have an auxiliary supporting function.

Abstract: A mobile apparatus includes a main body, a display part, and a hinge device. The hinge device opens and closes the display part from the main body and allows the display part to rotate. The hinge device includes a sliding unit that slides with respect to the main body, and a rotary unit rotatably formed with the sliding unit to engage the display part. The hinge device requires less installation space so that the mobile apparatus may be more compact. Furthermore, there is no visible installation line of the hinge device so that the mobile apparatus may have a more refined design.

Abstract: A mobile device has a first object, a second object, and a hinge device to slide open and close the second object with respect to the first object. The hinge device has a sliding unit that is slidable with respect to a first object, and a rotary unit that is rotatable with respect to the sliding unit, and engaged with the second object. The hinge device requires a relatively smaller space to be installed in the mobile apparatus so that the mobile apparatus can be smaller. Furthermore, there is no installation line for the hinge device so that the aesthetic design of the mobile apparatus is more refined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for connecting the hinge flap and the door. More particularly, the outer side of the hinge flap in the door structure has a baffle side, and the inner side of the hinge flap has multiple baffle panels. Further, the baffle side and battle panel can form a lean guide side for the door. Besides, the upper and the lower of the hinge use the baffle side or the baffle panel in any sides of the hinge flap to lean on the door. Instead, the door is embedded into the middle of the baffle side and the baffle panel. Furthermore, two axes in the upper and the lower of two hinges for pivoting can be accurately positioned in the same centerline of the axis. It does not cause the occurrence of any incline. Moreover, the door can swing smoothly because the door is affixed with the door socket. Furthermore, the hinge also can have a long working life.

Abstract: The invention relates to elements for a carding machine, which maintain the desired surface shape during a specific production following a possible warm-up phase when producing card slivers while ensuring the same distance between the roller fittings and the opposite element across the entire operating width of the roller.

Abstract: A plastic seal and system is configured for sealing to first and second confronting courses of plastic strap material. The seal includes a body having first and second opposing walls. The first wall has a sealing element formed therein that is bounded by a first wall opening, and the second wall has a sealing element formed therein that is bounded by a second wall opening. The sealing element is connected to the body by one or more frangible connectors. The body defines a central opening for receiving the first and second confronting courses of strap material generally parallel and adjacent to their respective opposing walls. The first sealing element is sealed to the first course of strap material and the second seal element is sealed to the second course of strap material to form a strap seal. A tool and a method for positioning and tensioning a plastic strap around a load are also disclosed.

Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. One device has a clip with two ends and a leverage bump; and an arm pivotally coupled to each end. One of the arms contacts the leverage bump when the clip is opened. Another device includes a clip having a receiving portion and a holding portion. The receiving portion includes an arch. The holding portion includes two ends. An arm is pivotally coupled to each end. Other devices are included.

Abstract: A cam cleat particularly usable for securing laces of footwear which is easy and quick to assembly making use of a base member with vertically extending studs including vertical slots defined therein to facilitate the studs flexing inwardly to a smaller diameter to facilitate placement of engaging caps on the studs with the respective locking rims of the studs being engageable into locking grooves defined in the mated surfaces of the engaging caps. In this manner the caps can be snapped onto the mounting studs merely by exerting downward pressure thereon with a return spring held in the proper position.

Abstract: A fastener for retaining a trim panel to a vehicle frame member includes a shank having a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to be connected to the trim panel and the second end is adapted to be inserted into an opening provided in the frame member. A primary locking element is attached to the shank and operable to cooperate with the opening in the frame member for retaining the trim panel in a normal position. The primary locking element is configured to release from the opening when a sufficient outward force is applied to the trim panel. A secondary locking element is attached to the shank for retaining the second end of the shank in the opening in the frame member and supporting the trim panel in an extended position spaced apart from the frame member after the primary locking element has been released. A fastener for retaining a trim panel to a vehicle frame member includes a shank having a first end and a second end. A trim panel connector is fixed to the first end of the shank.

Abstract: A zip fastener (30) comprised of a long strip of two thermoplastic support tapes (35); two rows of coupling elements (40), each row being attached to its own support tape (35); and a slider body (45) comprising a puller (50) attached to the slider body (45). Portions of the two support tapes (35) are shaped to cause the two rows of coupling elements (40) to rest higher or lower than the shaped portions of the support tapes (35). At least one end portion of the zip fastener (30) is curved downward and in a closed position the curved portion (75) accommodates at least one slider body (45).

Abstract: A waterproof slide fastener in which an entire surface of a fastener tape is covered with elastomer, through holes are made in a side edge of the fastener tape, and fastener elements each comprising a coupling head, a neck portion, an engaging projection, a leg portion and a tongue piece, are molded by injection molding so as to cover the through holes. Reinforcing portions are provided projectingly from sides of the leg portion so as to cover at least a part of each of the through holes in a longitudinal direction of the through holes made in the fastener tape so that the reinforcing portions surround the through holes, so the reinforcing portions prevent the through holes from being exposed even when the fastener tape is bent, thereby maintaining water-tightness and airtightness.

Abstract: A skin-friendly hook component of a hook and loop fastener that reduces or eliminates the occurrence of red-marking and/or irritation if brought into contact with a wearer's skin. In one embodiment, the hook component can have a relatively large top surface area among the hooks with respect to a surface area of the hook backing. In another embodiment, the hook backing is highly flexible, attributable to a flexible resin and/or modified topography. In yet another embodiment, a highly flexible polymer, or polymers, can be used to make individual hooks such that the hooks bend in response to a minimum amount of pressure. Various illustrated hook tapes have features along their edges to enhance skin-friendliness. A skin-friendly hook component results any combination of the disclosed embodiments. The hook component is particularly beneficial when used in absorbent articles.

Abstract: A coupling member (20) includes cylindrical body (22) and hook (24). Sleeve (70) slides over the outer surface of body (22) between and open position (as shown) and a closed position and carries pin (50) which is guided by slots (60,62) formed in body (22). Closure shaft (30) is mounted within body (22) and biased by spring (42) towards a closed position wherein end (32) of shaft (30) is received within recess (44) formed in portion (26) of hook (24). Pin (50) is slidably mounted in transverse bore (56) of shaft (30). Spring (58) biases pin head (52) towards shaft (30) so that when shaft (30) is in the closed position, pin head (52) is seated in recess (66) and shaft (30) is thereby locked in the closed position. Coupling member (20) can be used for securing lines in mountaineering or cave diving.

Abstract: A buckle assembly for connecting safety belts according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided. The buckle assembly includes a buckle body including two side openings; a release button disposed in the buckle body including an engaging portion; two shoulder-strap buckles each having an opening to allow the waist-strap buckles passing through; and two waist-strap buckles each having a prong portion; wherein each of the shoulder-strap buckles is respectively positioned between each of the waist-strap buckles and the buckle body and incapable of departing from the buckle body freely when the prong portion of the waist-strap buckle is received in each of the side openings of the buckle body and engaged with the engaging portion of the release button; and the shoulder-strap buckles are departed from the buckle body together with the waist-strap buckles when the release button is actuated.

Abstract: A system is provided for removably securing a jewelry post of an article of jewelry. The system includes a jewelry post connector having an engaging member operable in a first position to limit motion of the jewelry post of the article of jewelry and operable in a second position to release the jewelry post of the article of jewelry. The system also includes a web coupled to the engaging member and configured to prevent direct manipulation of the engaging member by human fingers and to further to prevent direct manipulation of the engaging member by any means integral to the jewelry post connector. The system further includes a complimentary separate actuator for removing the jewelry post connector from the jewelry post by moving the engaging member from the first position to the second position. An exemplary apparatus, using magnets, is disclosed.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for mechanically fastening a partially assembled absorbent undergarment during manufacture, a longitudinal folding device is carried by a transport device and moveable between an open configuration in which it receives a partially assembled undergarment, and a closed configuration in which the undergarment is folded longitudinally by the folding device. A first transverse folding device folds a first fastening portion of the undergarment relative to the folding device and generally toward a second fastening portion, and a second transverse folding device carried by the transport device folds the second fastening portion relative to the folding device and generally toward the first fastening portion to facilitate engagement therebetween. A separate retention member is carried by the transport device and draws at least one of the first and second fastening portions against the retention member while the garment is moved by the transport device.

Abstract: A thermally protective fabric includes a composition of inherently flame resistant fibers, and interstices having insulating pockets of air, wherein at least some of the air is incorporated into the interstices through a mechanical working process.

Abstract: A method for producing expanded metal profiles, consisting of subjecting a metal strip of width less than the development of the profile to be produced to the following operations:—forming longitudinal slits in at least that longitudinal band which is to form the central web of the profile,—bending the edges of the slits,—profiling said strip,—transversely stretching that band containing the slits,—pressing areas of said central web in correspondence with said stretched band to displace them external to the plane of said web, characterised by subjecting the bent edges to drawing to obtain radiused edging having the tangent to the free edge forming an angle not less than 90° to the surface of the strip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, systems, and apparatus for finishing an upholstered component, such as a vehicle seat component. A finishing process is provided wherein undesirable features in the material of the seat component, such as wrinkles, creases, sewing pucker, marks, and the like, can be removed. Embodiments of the present invention can include an inflatable bag capable of receiving a seat component, a form area capable of receiving the inflatable bag, an air or gas system capable of inflating the inflatable bag, a tensioning system capable of providing a force on the form area, and a steam supply system capable of providing steam to the seat component mounted to a portion of the inflatable bag. A seat component removal system may be provided that can remove the seat component after the finishing process is complete.

Abstract: The invention comprises a means wherein the water elbows of locomotive engines and other large diesel engines can be removed with a slide hammer by way of attachments that can be attached to the water elbows.

Abstract: The disassembling tool (30) is constructed such that the grip 55b of the arm 55 is inclined relative to the fixed portion 55a and the bottom portion 53 downward to the base 31 at an angle ?1 (about 45° to 55°). Therefore, the vertical component Fv of the force F, which is force for pushing down the arm 55, may become larger and the horizontal component Fh of the force F may become smaller. And, the disassembling tool is prevented from slipping on the working bench S, causing easy and smooth disassembling work.

Abstract: A durable and wear resistant synthetic sports field having at least one strip having a plurality of fibrillated polypropylene strands tufted within a multilayer backing material. The strands are tufted in a wide variety of pile heights, patterns, gauges, and stitch patterns depending upon end use. The multiplayer backing material has a top mesh polypropylene layer at least three layers of a backing material coated with a secondary coating used to contain the ends of the plurality of strands. The strips are placed onto a fine aggregate layer placed over a coarse aggregate layer and a geotextile fabric. The geotextile fabric is placed onto a compacted and leveled subgrade. A ground rubber infill, with or without sand particles and diatomaceous earth, is introduced onto the strips. In alternative arrangements, a series of perforated drains and drain tiles may be introduced to the coarse aggregate layer to promote drainage.

Abstract: A fixing system for fixing a first component to a second component, wherein the first component is formed with at least one tab which can engages with at least one tongue formed on the second component, wherein the minimum of one tab is formed with at least one conical hole with which a projection, particularly a conical projection, provided on the tongue can be brought into engagement by latching therein.

Abstract: A method of forming a metallic container includes the steps of providing body and lid portions, placing the body and lid portions together, keeping portions of the body and lid portions in contact with one another, and reciprocally rotating the lid portion with respect to the body portion, thereby generating frictional heat and forming a friction weld therebetween. An apparatus for attaching the lid and body portions of a metallic container includes a base to support the body, a support assembly to support a flange of the body, and a sonitrode for contacting a flange of the lid, wherein the flanges of the lid and body are held together between the support assembly and the sonitrode. A motor reciprocally rotates the sonitrode relative to the support assembly, thereby moving the flanges relative one another to generate frictional heat and create a friction weld therebetween.