Abstract: A wireless terminal reliably supplies battery power to a wireless terminal body, and reduces the number of fabrication processes and fabrication cost. The battery contact system of the wireless terminal includes a body having a printed circuit board, a battery compartment, a battery detachably accommodated in the battery compartment, and at least one connection unit for transmitting battery power the body. The connection unit is an insulated elastic body protruding from the battery compartment and encompassing flexible conductors within the insulated elastic body.

Abstract: This invention provides an electronic card connector which can connect by smoothly inserting, to one connector, electronic cards of different sizes. An electronic card connector provides a guide case forming a universal slot which has an opening to which two or more different sized electronic cards can be inserted and which provides a connector, which can connect with the above-mentioned electronic cards, which is set in the interior of a universal slot, and in a universal slot, there is installed a freely rotatable shutter member which has a cover of a prescribed length at the end of one side in the longitudinal direction of this opening, and the opening of the universal slot by the cover of this shutter member is shut by opening an opening of a size for which the smallest sized electronic card can be inserted.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing and a lever supported pivotally on at least one pivot disposed on the housing. The lever rotates on the pivot within a range from a pre-engagement position to a final engagement position. The lever also has a recess configured to fit a boss disposed on a mating connector therein in accordance with rotational movement of the lever. Further, the lever includes a locking portion disposed on a beam thereof. The locking portion includes a base portion extending downward from the beam, a latching arm extending from the base portion in a direction substantially tangent to the rotational movement; and a latching detent disposed in proximity of a free end of the latching arm. The latching detent is configured to engage with the engaging portion of the housing at the second position, and thereby rotational movement of the lever is restrained at the final engagement position.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of producing a lever including a pair of side plates, an interconnecting portion interconnecting one ends of the two side plates, a lock arm formed at the interconnecting portion so as to be engaged with a male connector, excessive displacement prevention piece portions formed on and projecting respectively from opposite side portions of the lock arm, and a pair of displacement limitation ribs which are formed respectively at opposite ends of the interconnecting portion, and project in a direction away from the side plates, and are disposed outwardly respectively of the excessive displacement prevention piece portions, each excessive displacement prevention piece portion is disposed between the corresponding displacement limitation rib and the interconnecting portion, and thereafter the bent interconnecting portion is restored into its initial shape, thereby canceling the expansion of the gap between the displacement limitation ribs.

Abstract: A lever-type electrical connector assembly is provided that includes first and second electrical connectors having an actuating lever movably mounted thereon for movement between a release position with the connectors un-mated and a lock position with the connectors mated. In one form, a blocking member is provided between the first connector and the actuating lever for holding the actuating lever in the release position. A second connector includes a release member for shifting the blocking member to allow the actuating lever to move from the release position to the lock position. In another form, the electrical connector assembly is configured to precisely maximize the mechanical advantage provided by the actuating lever by including a predetermined force transmitting engagement portion at which the lever actuator engages one of the connectors to transmit a concentrated, predetermined leveraged output force thereto upon pivoting of the lever from the release to the lock position.

Abstract: A card connector for automobile includes a main member, three sliding blocks, a first elastic device, a first elastic device, and three terminal sets. The main member includes a space therein, an opening at a front thereof, a hollow portion communicated with the space and the opening, a stop device, an elastic piece and a releasing device on the elastic piece. The sliding blocks are received in the space of the main member and reciprocated along a card path. The first elastic device, which is provided in the main member, urges the first sliding block outwards. The terminal sets are provided in the main member and corresponds to the sliding block. The present invention has a powerful shockproof function, an easy way to eject card and dustproof function.

Abstract: An apparatus for extracting and inserting a circuit card into a socket, the apparatus includes a tool device releasably mountable to opposing sides defining the circuit card. The tool device includes a pair of frame members having a friction fit feature for attachment to the opposing side edges defining the circuit card; and a sliding plane translatable between the pair of frame members. Upward translation of the sliding plane relative to the fixed pair of frame members acts to release latches on the connector to extract the circuit card from the connector upon upward translation of the pair of frame members, and downward translation of the sliding plane relative to the fixed pair of frame members acts to transfer a force to the circuit card, thereby inserting the circuit card with the connector.

Abstract: A memory connector includes an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals accommodated in the insulative housing, a cover engaged with the insulative housing and a switch mechanism secured in the insulative housing. The switch mechanism includes a first member and a second member. The first member keeps a proper distance to the second member. When a memory card is fully inserted into the memory card connector, the memory card passes over and pushes the first member to make electric connection to the second member. The connection between the first member and the second member generates a signal to judge whether the memory card is right inserted or not.

Abstract: A connector device includes a circuit unit having a first connector provided with a plurality of contacts. The circuit unit is moveable between a mating position and a final mating position. An electrical connector has a cover member and a second connector provided with a plurality of contacts that is arranged in the cover member. The cover member has a first connector housing receiving recess that receives the first connector. At least one locking projection locks the second connector in the cover member when the circuit unit is in the mating position. At least one lock release projection unlocks the second connector when the first connector is moved from the mating position to the final mating position. The contacts of the first connector are electrically connected to the contacts of the second connector in the mating position and the final mating position.

Abstract: A device for retaining a printed circuit board is provided, which includes a first side plate and two second side plates. The first has at least one first rib perpendicularly protruding therefrom, each of the second side plate has at least one second rib perpendicularly protruding therefrom. The second ribs of the two second side plate are located in a same plane, and the plane that the second ribs of the two second side plates are located is spaced from that the first rib is located. When a printed circuit board (PCB) is placed in the device, the first rib presses against one side surface of the PCB, and the second rib press against the other side surface of the PCB, so that the PCB is retained in the device.

Abstract: An LGA connector (1) includes an housing (2), a stiffener (3) surrounding the housing, a clip (5) pivotably engaged the stiffener, and a lever (4) engaged with the stiffener for pressing the clip. The housing has a supporting portion (21) and a mounting portion (22) having four mating faces surrounding the supporting portion. Each mating face includes at least one spring latch (24) extending outwardly therefrom and a cavity (241) defined on the spring latch for engaging with the stiffener.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an inner conductor, an annular insulator which surrounds the inner conductor and an outer conductor which surrounds the annular insulator. The electrical connector is provided with both a threaded coupling mechanism and a snap-fastening coupling mechanism. In one embodiment, the threaded coupling mechanism is in the form of an outwardly projecting spiral threading which protrudes out from the mating end of the outer conductor. In the same embodiment, the snap-fastening coupling mechanism is in the form of an annular groove which is formed in the central body of the outer conductor, the annular groove being sized and shaped to receive a resilient, C-shaped snap ring from a mating electrical connector. In this manner, it is to be understood that the electrical connector is capable of being mechanically and electrically coupled to various types of mating electrical connectors using either threaded coupling means or snap-fastening coupling means.

Abstract: The plugging device of the present invention provides a pair of sticks similar to the blades of a scissor on top of the connector of the plugging device. The pair of sticks is closed together when they are plugged into a network socket along with the connector. Then, by twisting a knob of the plugging device behind the connector, the two sticks are opened so that the hooks at the front ends of the sticks lock to the network socket for reliable connection. To unplug, the knob is twisted in a reversed direction and the two sticks are closed together again so that they are free to be pulled out of the network socket along with the connector.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes a pair of cover halves which are mated with each other, and together define a receiving space, and a rib inwardly extending from inner surface of the cover halves, a cable with a stress relief integrally molded thereon, each cover half includes at least a hollow column extending toward the receiving space, and the stress relief includes a slot fitly engaged with the rib, and a securing head ahead of the annular slot, the securing head defines a through hole, a hollow column in one cover half extends through the through hole and engages with the other column of the other cover half by an exterior element.

Abstract: A device or apparatus that reduces the number of utility pole breakages occurring during severe weather events and facilitates quicker and more cost efficient repair of downed utility lines. The device secures utility lines such as power service lines to utility poles during normal operating conditions, but allow the lines to break free of the poles when severely stressed. This breakaway feature prevents the utility pole from breaking under high stress conditions such as storm damage, ice accumulation, felled trees and other unexpected emergency situations. Furthermore, the device allows for quick and efficient repair of downed power lines, thereby reducing the man hours and equipment necessary for repair. By protecting the utility pole, utility companies will realize significant cost savings by not having to replace the pole and, in some cases, having to replace expensive transformers.

Abstract: A connector has female and male housings (10, 80) and a detector (50) that can move from a preventing position to a locking position on the female housing (10). Preventing portions (57) of the detector (50) engage retainers (59) of the female housing (10) if the detector (50) is pushed towards the locking position before the housings (10, 80) are connected. Detector lock arms (52) slide in contact with interfering portions (89) of the male housing (80) and deform if the detector (50) is pushed towards the locking position when the housings (10, 80) are connected. Thus, the preventing portions (57) separate from the retainers (59) and the detector (50) can move to the locking position as the detector lock arms (52) deform. The detector lock arms (52) restore and engage interlocking portions (88) of the male housing (80) as the detector (50) reaches the locking position.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprising includes a housing with a wall and a plurality of connector units. The wall includes a plurality of openings having the same size and shape. Each of the connector units has a base plate, electrical connectors mounted in and projecting from the base plate, a hollow shroud surrounding the electrical connectors and extending away from the base plate, and a skirt surrounding the shroud. The skirt projects radially outwardly from the base plate. All of the skirts have the same outer peripheral size and shape. The shrouds may have a variety of different outer peripheral shapes and sizes corresponding to unique connector functions. Each of the skirts sealingly engage with a portion of the wall surrounding a corresponding opening. Each opening is surrounded by a groove, and each skirt overlaps and covers a corresponding one of the grooves.

Abstract: An electrical connector has terminals that are retained in terminal cavities of a connector body by rigid lock nibs that project into the terminal cavity from a rigid wall and rigid lock nibs that are attached to a flexible beam that is opposite the rigid wall and that project into the terminal cavity.

Abstract: A shield is provided that blocks high frequency EMI (electromagnetic interference) from reaching circuitry that is connected to pins of a filter connector. The filter connector includes a plurality of pins (12) that extend through holes (92) in first boards (26), with each pin joined by a solder joint (90) to a signal trace (32, 60) that surrounds the pin hole. Filter components such as capacitors (40), each have one terminal (44) joined to a signal trace and another terminal (42) joined to a ground trace (30), with a gap (62) between the traces. Second boards (75) are provided that each lies facewise adjacent to a first board and that each carries a shield trace (72) that covers the gap between signal and ground traces. The pin-receiving hole in each second board has a circular portion and has a notch (100) therein though which a solder dispenser (102) can fit to dispense solder directly into the space between and on the pin and the signal traces.

Abstract: A security circuit is disposed within the housing of an input/output (I/O) connector assembly that is configured to implement the functionality of a computer system I/O port. Thus, when the connector assembly is mounted on a computer system board the security circuit is mounted right along with the connector assembly. The I/O connector assembly includes a connector housing, an I/O connector, and the security circuit. The connector housing is adapted to mount on the computer system board. The I/O connector is disposed within the connector housing and defines a receptacle adapted to electrically couple to a peripheral device. The security circuit is disposed within the connector housing and is electrically coupled to the I/O port. The security circuit is configured to implement one or more security routines, and is transparent to the I/O functionality until it is needed to implement the security routines.

Abstract: A cable connector comprises a housing formed with a main body and a mating portion forwardly extending from the main body and a plurality of contacts. The main body and the mating portion are formed with a plurality of ribs, every two adjacent ribs defining a slot. The contacts received in the slots, the contact has at least one signal contacts, the signal contact is formed with a mounting portion located in the main body and two parallel contacting arms extending forwardly from a front end of the mounting portion and located in the mating portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector receptacle housing is provided that includes protrusions in the housing's contact assembly receiving area. The location of each protrusion corresponds to a location of a well formed in a contact assembly between dual beams of ground contacts. When the contact block is received in the housing, each protrusion is received in a corresponding well. The protrusions may be sized to provide a snug fit as the contact block is received in the receptacle housing. The protrusions thus help minimize the movement of the contact block.

Abstract: Aspects for easing the attachment of a peripheral cable to a personal computer (PC) include providing a connector with a symmetric shape that supports multiple orientations of cable attachment to a PC. An orientation of insertion is identified when the connector is attached to the PC, and signal lines from the connector are rearranged based on the identified orientation of the connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a contact maker for the gate terminal of power semiconductor components in disc cells and power semiconductor modules. Disposed above the power semiconductor component is a shaped member that incorporates in the region of the gate terminal a recess, and this recess, in turn, also incorporates a counter-support. The contact maker consists of a contact spring incorporating a pin-like extension at the end of the spring that contacts the gate terminal, and incorporating a connection created via a shaped metal element to a connecting cable for the external connection at the other end of the spring, and of an insulating sleeve with a contact spring disposed therein. The insulating sleeve itself has at least one locking projection, which, together with the counter-support of the shaped member, forms a snap-lock connection.

Abstract: A sealed power distribution module includes a nonconductive body defining a terminal receptacle, a barrier seal engaged to and surrounding the body adjacent the receptacle on an exterior surface of the body, a terminal element grid fitted within the receptacle, and provisions for installing commercially available sealed terminals to complete the wiring. The grid is engaged to the body at a location interior to the barrier seal. The power distribution module may also include one or more bus bar assemblies oriented such that simultaneous switching of relay packages is possible.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a dielectric housing comprising a base portion which comprising a plurality of contact passages, a plurality of conductive contacts retained in said contact passage, wherein a plurality of locating poles extending from the base portion, an end of said contact hanging on said locating pole. With the support of said locating pole said contact can resist strong strength of compression and prevent deformation.

Abstract: An electrical-tap connector has a blade-receiving portion and a wire-receiving portion for connecting a wire and a blade contact. The electrical-tap connector includes an integrally insulated housing which mounts a generally W-shaped metal sheet therein. The generally W-shaped metal sheet includes a pair of apexes and a pit therebetween. The respective one ends of the apexes are joined by a parallel leg portions with free ends at the end of the leg portions. A transverse slot is defined in the transverse direction of the generally parallel leg portions. A longitudinal slot is defined in the longitudinal direction of the free ends and an oblique face lead-in mouth is defined at the entrance of the longitudinal slot.

Abstract: A method (10) of forming an electrically conducting feedthrough. The method (10) comprises a first step (11) of forming an electrically conductive structure (21) comprising a sacrificial component and a non-sacrificial component. At least a portion of the non-sacrificial component can then be coated with a relatively electrically insulating material (35) prior to removal of at least a portion of the sacrificial component from the electrically conductive structure. The structure of the feedthrough provides electrical connection through the wall of a housing of an implantable component while preventing unwanted transfer of materials between the interior of the component and the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A watercraft paddle may include a shaft having first and second ends and at least one grip position therebetween for a user's hand. The paddle may further include a blade carried by the first end of the shaft, and at least one drip barrier positioned between the at least one grip position and the blade. The at least one drip barrier may include a base surrounding the shaft, and a concave sidewall portion extending vertically from the base toward the blade and curved laterally inward toward the shaft to define a water collection reservoir with the base for collecting water drippage from the blade along the shaft. The concave sidewall portion may have an arclength spanning greater than ninety degrees.

Abstract: A rowboat roving fin system that includes two rotating fin assemblies mounted on the watercraft's opposite sidewalls. Each fin assembly includes a rotating vertical post held on the outside surface of the sidewall by a mounting bracket. When held by the mounting bracket, the upper end of the post extends above the gunwale while the lower end of the post extends below the mounting bracket. In a first embodiment, a pivoting fin arm with a flexible fin attached thereto is pivotally attached to the lower end of each post via a stop hinge. The stop hinge acts to limit the rotating of the fin arm along a vertical arc around the lower end of the post. The fin is perpendicularly aligned and attached to the fin arm. Attached to the upper end of each post that extends near the gunwale is a perpendicularly aligned handle bracket. The handle bracket is perpendicularly aligned with the post and with the rotation arc of the fin arm. A rowing handle is pivotally attached at one end to the handle hinge.

Abstract: An improved safety signaling apparatus intended to be used with watercraft to increase the visibility of the watercraft to others, incorporating a mast-supported signaling device, a base member for attachment to the watercraft, and a retention member removably attaching the mast assembly to the base member. The retention member is suitably adapted to maintain the mast assembly in a fixed orientation in relation to the base member under certain conditions, namely ordinary operation of the watercraft, and to permit independent movement of the mast relative to the base member under different conditions, namely when the mast is in danger of damage or for independent use or storage.

Abstract: The main object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing an EL element, capable of preventing deterioration of the element characteristic by the developing agent or the rinsing agent, while providing the advantages of the photolithography method of high light emitting efficiency and taking out efficiency, the manufacturing process simplicity, and the highly sophisticated pattern formation. In order to achieve the above mentioned object, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing an organic EL element comprising at least a patterned organic light emitting layer, wherein the patterning is conducted by etching with a protecting layer pattern laminated on an organic light emitting layer.

Abstract: A high-pressure discharge lamp, in particular a mercury-free high-pressure discharge lamp for a vehicle headlight, has a lamp base (1) and an axially symmetrical discharge vessel (30), in whose discharge space (300) an ionizable filling, containing metal halides, and electrodes (31, 32) are arranged for producing a gas discharge. The discharge vessel (30) is provided with transparent, partial frosting (37), which is limited to a section of the inside or outside of the discharge vessel (30) extending over part of the discharge vessel circumference, this section having a well-defined position with respect to the lamp base (1). Moreover, a simple production method is proposed for partial frosting (37) which is preferably arranged on the inside of the discharge vessel (30).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for achieving desired spectral emission characteristics in plasma lamps is disclosed. The apparatus and method use multi-layer thin film optical interference coatings to selectively reflect a portion of the light such that it can be absorbed in the plasma. The multi-layer thin film coating is applied to any surface of the lamp, which substantially surrounds the plasma. The number and thickness of the layers in the coating are selected to ensure that significant portion of the selected light emitted from the plasma is reflected by the coating and absorbed by the plasma. The properties of the coating, reflectance, transmittance and absorption are determined as a function of plasma and lamp characteristics.

Abstract: A transitional feminine styled garment for use by mastectomy patients immediately following surgery, the garment being sleeveless and having wireless and non-binding pockets for soft molded cups. The garment has inside drainage pockets for drainage receptacles.

Abstract: A bra incorporating bra straps that are made from beads threaded onto an elongated tubular member in a decorative pattern. The straps include end connectors that allow them to be detachably secured to the bra. The straps may also include an adjustment member to allow the length of the straps to be lengthened or shortened.

Abstract: A bicycle shirt or similar garment having a relatively large pocket positioned on the back of the top, the top further comprising a torso-encircling elastic band, which is incorporated within the bottom opening of a shelf bra in the main embodiment, wherein the pocket is provided with an elastic band that is connected to the torso-encircling elastic band such that stress on the pocket elastic band is transferred or shared by the torso-encircling elastic band.

Abstract: A polishing machine for optical elements, comprising: a spindle arranged to rotationally drive an optical element; a polishing tool mobile relative to the spindle; a front face provided with a door enabling the access to the spindle and to the polishing tool; wherein the polishing tool is mounted on a body which is rotationally mounted on sliding means by way of a first axis, the sliding means being substantially perpendicular to the front face.

Abstract: A composite support structure for use in sanding includes a rigid member having a front surface and a back surface for connection to a handle, and a polyfoam layer having a front surface and a back surface, wherein the back surface of the polyfoam is bonded to the front surface of the rigid member which when bonded forms a suitable composite support structure for removably connecting sandpaper thereto. A method of forming the same is provided.

Abstract: A coin counter includes a chassis supporting a rotary disk and a chute extending from the disk. An operation device is arranged below one side of the chute and includes first and second plates coupled to an adjusting valve. First and second posts extend from ends of the first and second plates, respectively and are fixed to the chassis. A thickness adjusting mechanism is fixed to and supported by the second post, while a coin forwarding mechanism is fixed to and supported by the first post. Such a construction allows the thickness adjusting mechanism and the coin forwarding mechanism to be individually removable from the chassis as individual sub-assemblies, which facilitates ready mounting/dismounting and thus easy maintenance and repairing.

Abstract: The movable cleaning shoe frame is provided with internal sidewalls. The frame supports a sieve for receiving grain to be cleaned. The sieve is provided with longitudinally extending dividers that define a plurality of longitudinally extending grain flow channels. The sidewalls and the dividers are provided with cleaning shoe spreaders that extend into the longitudinally extending grain flow channels above the sieve. Movement of the cleaning shoe drives the spreaders to flap back and forth. This flapping action of the spreaders distributes the grain to be cleaned transversely across the sieve so that the cleaning assembly operates more efficiently.

Abstract: A display grid includes a plurality of grid positions that are presented to a game player. One or more grid positions of the plurality of grid positions are defined as termination positions. One or more wild symbols are moved to grid positions proximate the grid positions associated with the one or more wild symbols using a random process. Winning results are determined using a pay table, based on both the one or more wild symbols and the symbols presented at the grid positions not associated with the one or more wild symbols after a spin. Random movement of the one or more wild symbols to grid positions proximate the grid positions associated with the one or more wild symbols is repeated until the one or more (or all) wild symbols move to the termination positions.

Abstract: There is provided a wireless system for a video game console having at least one of an Infrared (IR) receiver and a Radio Frequency (RF) receiver, and further having at least two operation modes including (i) a first game mode capable of playing video games and (ii) a second entertainment mode capable of playing DVD videos. The wireless system includes a dedicated DVD remote control transmitter and a wireless game controller. The dedicated DVD remote control transmitter has DVD player function control buttons and is incapable of controlling all of the game functions of the video game console. The dedicated remote control transmitter wirelessly transmits DVD player control commands to at least one of the IR receiver and the RF receiver for controlling the DVD player functions of the video game console when in the second entertainment mode.

Abstract: A system of interaction between an electronic theme park experience and live theme park interaction and activity earns rewards. The interaction permits for rewards earned in the electronic theme park experience to be redeemed in the live theme park experience and vice versa. The electronic theme park and live activity are interactive in real or delayed time through an Internet connection. Activities on one or both of the live and electronic formats are designed to drive increased player visiting of the live and/or electronic versions. The Virtual Magic Kingdom is a virtual version of Disney's theme parks, specifically the “Magic Kingdom” portion of the theme parks.

Abstract: A slant top slot machine is described where a raised translucent or transparent housing for light emitting diodes (LEDs) surrounds the main display area of the machine. In the case of a video machine, the raised housing surrounds the video screen. Light from multicolored LEDs in the housing, when illuminated, is emitted downward from the sides of the raised housing to illuminate the front surface of the slant top surface. In one embodiment, the slant top surface is brushed stainless steel so that the LED light reflects off the stainless steel surface and reradiates the light outward toward the player. In an embodiment where the raised housing raises the video screen and the LEDs above the front surface, the screen is optically separated from the rest of the machine, and the player can more easily concentrate on the game since other features on the front surface appear to be in the background.

Abstract: A ball assembly (118) for a tripot-style joint includes an annular outer ball (124) having a central axis (L) extending therethrough and a depression (182) formed therein. A plurality of needle rollers (122) is positioned along an interior of the outer ball (124). A needle roller retainer (140) is provided for retaining the needle rollers (122) within the outer ball (124) during operation of the ball assembly (118). The retainer (140) has a base portion (142) axially opposed to an end portion (121) of the needle roller (122), and a flange portion (144) extending from the base portion (142) into the depression (182), the flange portion (144) of the retainer (140) being resiliently pivotable within the depression (182) in response to application of an axial load to the retainer (140). In a particular embodiment, an inner ball (120) is positioned in the interior of the outer ball (124f), and a series of resilient tabs (148f) extends from the base portion (142f) of the retainer (140f).

Abstract: An opposed path joint comprising an inner hub, which is provided with first inner grooves and second inner grooves, and comprising an outer hub, which is provided with first outer grooves and second outer grooves that respectively form a pair with the first and second inner grooves. The opposed path joint also comprises an annular cage, which is placed between the inner hub and the outer hub and which has a radial openings whose number corresponds to that of the groove pairs. Balls that engage inside the grooves are guided inside these radial openings. According to the invention, the outer hub of the opposed path joint is a single-piece closed ring, in which the outer grooves are formed without cutting. Alternatively, the outer hub has at least two elements that are located one behind the other on the outer hub axis and, together, center the cage.

Abstract: A constant velocity counter track joint (11) having an outer joint part with first outer ball tracks (18) and second outer ball tracks (20), an inner joint part with first inner ball tracks (19) and second inner ball tracks (21). A ball cage (16) is positioned between the outer joint part and the inner joint part with cage windows which each accommodate at least one of the balls. When the joint is in the aligned condition, the aperture angle (?1) of the pairs of first tracks opens in the central joint plane (E) from the aperture end to the attaching end of the outer joint part (12), and the aperture angle (?2) of the pairs of second tracks opens in the opposite direction. The central track lines (L18, L19) of the first pairs of tracks each have a turning point (T1-2), and the center angle (?) from the joint center to the turning point (T1-2), is greater than 4°.

Abstract: Shifting prevention and sealing property between a boot for a constant velocity universal joint, having a thick portion on the inner peripheral surface of a large-diameter-side end portion and the outer peripheral surface of a tripod joint casing are enhanced, costs for preparing the casing are reduced, and the preparation is facilitated. One or a plurality of seal lips are disposed in the form of protrusions over the whole periphery in a peripheral direction of the inner peripheral surface of the large-diameter-side end portion of the boot for the tripod joint, into which the casing of the tripod joint is inserted, shift preventive walls are disposed on opposite sides of an axial direction via the seal lip, and inner diameters of the shift preventive walls are formed to be smaller than those of base portions of the seal lips. The shift preventive walls and the seal lips are disposed right under a band fastening portion.

Abstract: A blind rivet formed with a tubular shell, and a mandrel extending through the shell. The shell has an outwardly extending flange at one end forming a rivet head, and having a first set of radial indentations arranged around the periphery of the shell at a first distance from the rivet head, and a second set of radial indentations arranged around the periphery of the shell at a second distance from the rivet head. Each of the radial indentations are formed by crimping them in the rivet shell after the shell has been positioned around the mandrel with the end of the shell remote from the rivet head defining the blind end of the rivet shell. Lastly, the mandrel having a head formed at one end to abut against the blind end of the shell, and the stem extending from the head having a point of weakness part way along the length thereof disposed within the shell.