Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wound roll of connecting elements, the wound roll comprising a continuous metal strip comprising (i) a support structure, (ii) a plurality of connecting elements, and (iii) a plurality of extensions being directed out of the plane of the metal strip; wherein each connecting element is associated with at least one holding arm integrally linking the connecting element to at least one of (a) the support structure and (b) one or more other connecting elements, and wherein the wound roll comprises a plurality of individual windings of the metal strip, and wherein each individual winding is adjacent to and kept at a distance from an adjacent individual winding by the extensions of the metal strip, and wherein each connecting element comprises a metal substrate having a first joining surface on one side of the substrate and a second joining surface on an opposite side of the substrate, wherein each joining surface comprises hard particles fixed on the metal substrate by a binder l

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an array of connecting elements, the array comprising (i) a support structure, and (ii) a plurality of connecting elements, wherein each connecting element comprises a metal substrate having a first joining surface on one side of the substrate and a second joining surface on an opposite side of the substrate, wherein each joining surface comprises hard particles fixed on the metal substrate by a binder layer; wherein each connecting element is associated with at least one holding arm integrally linking the connecting element to at least one of (a) the support structure and (b) one or more other connecting elements.

Abstract: A device for securing a threaded rod relative to concrete is provided. The device can include a housing with a securement portion and plungers to engage with the threaded rod. The securement portion can be slidably received in a housing receptacle configured to be seated on a setting structure. A tapered portion of the housing can engage the plungers to secure the threaded rod.

Abstract: A fastener clip engages a slot in a chassis. The fastener clip comprises a pair of sides joined at a head portion. At least two projections are configured to engage a slot in a chassis and to secure the fastener clip to the chassis. The projections are attached to a head portion along the top portion of each of the projections on opposite sides of the clip. The projections are also attached to the foot portion along the width of the bottom portion of each projection, on opposite sides of the clip, such that the projection is affixed to the side. The bottom portion has a width more than the width of the top portion on the at least two projections. A bend along the width of the bottom portions of the projections engage the chassis to secure the clip to the slot in an engaged position.

Abstract: A fastener for use in joining dissimilar materials manufactured by the process of producing the fastener with an external surface that forms an electrically insulating oxide layer when subjected to oxidation and, after manufacture and prior to use, subjecting the fastener to a pre-oxidation process to grow the desired oxide layer in situ on the external surface of the fastener. The present invention also provides a dissimilar material joint in which the pre-oxidized fastener is used to mechanically join dissimilar materials with the oxide layer electrically insulating the fastener from at least one of the dissimilar materials. The fastener may be a rivet used in friction self-piercing riveting (F-SPR). The fastener may be fabricated from an alloy capable of forming Al2O3 or Cr2O3 by thermal oxidation. The fastener may be pre-coated with Al or Cr that functions as a seed layer to form Al2O3 or Cr2O3.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fastener for fastening a fastening attachment to a carrier. The fastener includes a support disc and an engaging mechanism. The lower side of the support disc has a support disc supporting surface. The engaging mechanism connects the fastening attachment, and the engaging mechanism is formed by extending from the support disc supporting surface. The engaging mechanism includes a rod, a head and a pair of deflectable support members. A proximal end of the rod is connected to the support disc supporting surface. The head is arranged at a distal end of the rod. The pair of deflectable support members are arranged on the rod and comprise support member supporting surfaces facing the support disc, and a pre-assembling clamping space is defined between the support member supporting surfaces and the support disc to clamp at least part of a thickness of the fastening attachment.

Abstract: A method for securing a fitting 14 to a composite material rod 12, the method comprising forming a bore 20 in an end part of the rod 12, inserting a tool 26 into the bore 20 to cause radial expansion of the end part of the rod 12, inserting a retainer 22 into the expanded end part of the rod 12, and withdrawing the tool 26 from the end part of the rod 12, the retainer 22 serving to retain the end part of the rod 12 in an expanded condition. An assembly of a fitting 14 and composite material rod 12 is also described.

Abstract: The method includes first defining a longitudinal channel in a major body, the major body including a first portion, a second portion and a flange, the flange being located between the first portion and the second portion, the longitudinal channel traversing through a longitudinal length of the major body from the first portion through the second portion, the first portion including a shaft, and second defining a first side end of the flange, the first side end at least partially defining a first segment of at least one first airflow inlet, the first segment being in communication with the longitudinal channel.

Abstract: An attachment system to attach two parts to one another. The system includes a first part having a resiliently deformable hook and a second part includes a housing. The hook configured to be engaged in the housing so as to co-operate therewith by a reversible snap-fitting to mechanically bond the first and second parts together. The attachment system further includes a locking element which can be moved between a locking position, in which it opposes any deformation of the hook that would allow the hook to leave the housing, and a release position, in which it enables a deformation of the hook to allow the hook to leave the housing.

Abstract: A dovetail track groove bolt includes a T-shaped body having a bolt head and bolt shaft. The bolt head has inclined limiting surfaces on both sides, and its longitudinal cross-section forms a “dovetail shape.” The width of the bolt head is equipped with installation surfaces on both sides, and at the diagonal junction of the limiting surfaces and installation surfaces, avoidance surfaces are placed. This irregular bolt, through the implementation of a dovetail-shaped bolt head matching the dovetail track groove, redistributes the vertical gravitational force into horizontal and longitudinal forces, effectively dispersing the track groove's bearing load and enhancing the overall bearing capacity. Simultaneously, by introducing installation surfaces and avoidance surfaces, the bolt head can be inserted directly into the dovetail track groove's slot and aligned through rotation, thereby expediting the installation process.

Abstract: A screw nut with a screw cage made of metal sheet, which includes a holding section securing the screw nut and a clamping section supporting the holding section. The holding section is configured with a circumferentially closed opening in which the screw nut is arranged in a rotationally fixed manner. The opening comprises multiple lugs configured as metal sheet passages which are in contact with the lateral torque transmissions surfaces of the screw nut.

Abstract: Wire thread insert consisting of a body with a plurality of helically wound windings, in which the plurality of helically wound windings comprises a first end winding and a second end winding which define the body at opposite axial ends, the first end winding has a first integral form-fitting means in a first end section and the second end winding has a second integral form-fitting means in a second end section, so that in an installed state of the wire thread insert a form-fit rotation-inhibiting connection with an adjacent component structure can be produced via the first and the second integral form-fitting means respectively.

Abstract: A securing device (1) for establishing a secured screwed connection (2), comprises at least one securing component (1a) that is configured as one of a washer (3), a threaded nut (3a), a threaded screw (3b), and/or a securing unit (3c). The securing component (1a) comprises a contact body (2a) with two opposite outside surfaces (2b, 2c), at least one of which is configured as a contact side (4, 5) for contacting a counter layer (23, 24). The contact side (4, 5) of the contact body (2a) is broken by sharp-edged depressions (7). The surface ratio (40a) of the contact surface of the contact side (12) to the side surface (40) is larger than the surface ratio (40b) of the depressions (7) to the side surface (40).

Abstract: A thread bolt with a threaded shaft and a bolt head, and an assembly locking device positionable on the shaft in a loss-proof manner and the thread bolt is arrangeable in a pull-out-proof manner inserted into a component opening with the help of the assembly locking device. The assembly locking device includes a wire coil having a first end and a second end, a holding turn, a clamping coil portion, and a positioning turn, having a smaller or no pitch compared with the clamping coil portion. An end of the shaft, facing away from the head, of the thread bolt is receivable in the positioning turn and the thread bolt is aligned in the component opening in a clamping manner with the help of the holding turn and the positioning turn.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotor shaft and a method for producing a rotor shaft.

Abstract: A union having a rotor shaft having first and second portions, wherein two channels are formed in the second portion of the shaft, and a housing that includes a central bore that extends between the two channels. Two needle roller bearings are disposed, one each, within each of the two channels to rotatably support the rotor shaft within the housing.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a bearing apparatus which is superior in corrosion resistance against a fluorine gas, and superior in dimensional accuracy and durability. For achieving the object, a bearing apparatus for use in an environment where a fluorine gas exists is provided. The bearing apparatus comprises: a magnetic bearing comprising a magnetic member and an electromagnetic coil; and a touchdown bearing for protecting the magnetic bearing, wherein the touchdown bearing comprises an inner ring, an outer ring, and plural rolling members arranged between the inner ring and the outer ring, wherein the inner ring and the outer ring in the touchdown bearing are constructed by using a NiCrAl alloy.

Abstract: A bearing part (10) is composed of a steel, and has a quench-hardened layer (11) in a surface of the bearing part. The quench-hardened layer includes a plurality of martensite crystal grains. The plurality of martensite crystal grains are classified into a first group and a second group. A minimum value of crystal grain sizes of the martensite crystal grains belonging to the first group is larger than a maximum value of crystal grain sizes of the martensite crystal grains belonging to the second group. A value obtained by dividing a total area of the martensite crystal grains belonging to the first group by the total area of the plurality of martensite crystal grains is more than or equal to 0.3. A value obtained by dividing, by the total area of the plurality of martensite crystal grains, a total area of the martensite crystal grains belonging to the first group except for a martensite crystal grain that has a minimum crystal grain size and that belongs to the first group is less than 0.3.

Abstract: To provide a rolling bearing excellent in long-term durability. A rolling bearing includes: an inner ring and an outer ring disposed coaxially with each other; a rolling element disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring; a seal member mounted on the outer ring and configured to cover a space between the inner ring and the outer ring from an outside in an axial direction; and grease disposed between the rolling element and the seal member. The grease is in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the outer ring and the seal member. Unworked penetration of the grease is more than 178 and less than 287.

Abstract: A bearing assembly for mounting a rotatable shaft of a pump and the pump are disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a belt pulley decoupler for transmitting torque between the belt of a belt drive and a shaft in driving connection therewith. The belt pulley decoupler includes a hub, a belt pulley, and a series circuit of a helical torsion spring, a wrap-around band, which surrounds the helical torsion spring with a radial gap, and a driver sleeve, which surrounds the wrap-around band and transmits the torque between the wrap-around band and the helical torsion spring. An outer periphery of the wrap-around band is in frictional contact with an inner lateral surface, which rotates conjointly with the belt pulley, and the outer periphery of the wrap-around band is also in frictional contact with the inner lateral surface of the driver sleeve. An end of the helical torsion spring is in contact with a radially inwardly extending spring plate of the driver sleeve.

Abstract: Torsional damper (34), with an input element (E), an output element (A), an elastic element (16), and a friction device (36). The input element (E) and the output element (A) are rotatable to a limited extent with respect to one another against a restoring force of the elastic element (16). The friction device (36) has a friction disk (24), a holding element (28) and a preloading element (26), wherein the holding element (28) is connected to the friction disk (24) for conjoint rotation therewith. The holding element (28) is connected to the output element (A) for conjoint rotation therewith. The holding element (28) is arranged axially between the friction disk (24) and the preloading element (26). A clutch disk having a torsional damper as described above is also disclosed.

Abstract: A counter track joint comprises an outer joint part, an inner joint part, first pairs of tracks widening towards the opening side of the outer joint part when the counter track joint is aligned, and second pairs of tracks widening towards the connecting side of the outer joint part when the counter track joint is aligned; a ball in each of the first and second pairs of tracks; a ball cage having circumferentially distributed cage windows each receiving one of the balls, wherein one of the outer ball track group and the inner ball track group is hardened and hard machined, and the other of the outer ball track group and the inner ball track group is soft finished and subsequently hardened. A method of manufacturing a counter track joint is provided.

Abstract: A torque limiter disposed between first and second rotating members includes a first transmitting member that rotates integrally with one of the first and second rotating members and includes a pair of first annular tapered surfaces inclined in opposite directions to each other in an extending direction of a rotational axis, a second transmitting member that rotates integrally with the other of the first and second rotating members and includes a second annular tapered surface capable of contacting one of the first annular tapered surfaces, a third transmitting member that includes a third annular tapered surface capable of contacting the other of the first annular tapered surfaces, and a tightening mechanism that tightens the second and third transmitting members such that the second annular tapered surface contacts one of the first annular tapered surfaces and the third annular tapered surface contacts the other of the first annular tapered surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drive arrangement having an electrical machine and a gear that are in rotational driving connection with each other while forming at least one torque transmission path, wherein at least one element pair consisting of a torque-transmitting first element and a torque-transmitting second element that are in rotational driving connection with each other via a coupling device is arranged in the torque transmission path. The coupling device is designed as a slip clutch, such that the first and second element can be pivoted relative to each other when a pre-determined torque limit value is exceeded. The present invention additionally relates to components for such a drive arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a torque shock load device with a control function, and relates to the field of torque shock load protection, comprising a housing which is provided with an installation passage penetrating through the housing; a shaft connecting sleeve which is movably nested on the right part of the installation passage; a plurality of pressing pieces and a plurality of friction plates which are arranged alternately; a connecting piece which is installed on the left end of the housing; a detection mechanism which is installed on the shaft connecting sleeve; and a main control machine which is communicatively connected with the detection mechanism. In the present invention, the detection mechanism is installed on the shaft connecting sleeve.

Abstract: A damper device includes a damper unit and a torque limiter unit. The damper unit includes first and second plates each including a plurality of window portions, a hub flange including a plurality of window holes, and a stopper mechanism. The first plate includes an engaging portion and a fixing portion fixed to the second plate. The engaging portion and the fixing portion are disposed radially outside the plurality of window portions. The hub flange includes a protrusion disposed circumferentially between and radially outside adjacent two of the plurality of window holes. The stopper mechanism is configured to be actuated by contact of the protrusion with the engaging portion. A fixation member, by which the first plate and the torque limiter unit are fixed, is disposed circumferentially between adjacent two of the plurality of window portions as seen in a direction along a rotational axis.

Abstract: A torque limiting coupling for a driveline includes a fluid chamber within a twin walled sleeve for providing a fictional engagement with a shaft. A shear-off tube is in fluid connection with the fluid chamber and is assigned to a shear-off gate. The shear-off gate is fixedly connected to the shaft for opening the fluid chamber by shearing the shear-off tube with the shear-off gate. At least a first shear-off tube and a second shear-off tube are provided for closure of the fluid chamber and for interaction with the shear-off gate. The shear-off gate has at least one cut-off edge. At a position of a blockage of one of the shear-off tubes by one cut-off edge, the other shear-off tube is positioned at an unblocked position.

Abstract: A clutch device includes a wet-running multiple disc clutch that has a first multiple disc carrier, a second multiple disc carrier, and a multiple disc pack assigned to the first and second multiple disc carrier. The clutch device further includes a first power transmission element on a first axial side of a wall facing away from the multiple disc pack, and a second power transmission element on a second axial side of the wall facing the multiple disc pack for applying an operating power to the multiple disc pack. The second power transmission element has an application section and operating fingers that extend through recesses in the wall to interact with the first power transmission element on the first axial side. The application section protrudes inward in the radial direction over the operating fingers.

Abstract: Centrifugal clutch mechanisms, and transmissions and lawnmowers having centrifugal clutch mechanisms are provided. A centrifugal clutch mechanism includes a clutch bell comprising an annular wall and a circular ring extending away from the annular wall to define an internal cavity, wherein the circular ring comprises an inward facing surface defining a drive surface. The centrifugal clutch mechanism also includes a plurality of centrifugal weights disposed in the internal cavity and an inward biasing element engaged with the centrifugal weights. The inward biasing element biases the centrifugal weights towards a disengaged position in which the centrifugal weights do not interface with drive surface, and upon application of a sufficient centrifugal force, the centrifugal weights are configured to transition to an engaged position in which the centrifugal weights interface with the drive surface.

Abstract: In a predetermined first state, a distance (D1) in a second direction between a contact portion (Pin) between a input-side engaging part (9) and an input-side engaging part (17) and a rotation center (O) is larger than a distance (D2) in the second direction between a contact portion (Pout) between an output-side engaging part (12) and an output-side engaged part (14) and the rotation center (O). In a locked state or a semi-locked state, a contact portion (C1) between the output-side engaging part (12) and the output-side engaged part (14) is located closer to the rotation center (O) of the output member (4) in a first direction than an imaginary straight line (L) connecting a contact portion (C2) between one pressing surface (13) of the pair of pressing surfaces (13) and a pressed surface (6) to the rotation center (O) of the output member (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety brake system comprising a round rotatable shaft locked with a constant-on braking device activated by a spring and a switch-off device for the braking device that counteracts the spring, so that the shaft is unlocked and can rotate when the switch-off device is active. According to the invention the constant-on brake device comprises a brake shoe pushed against the shaft by the spring and the switch-off device is a piezo actuator that counteracts the spring. The brake system is normally constant on since the spring pushes the brake shoe against the shaft. When the shaft needs to rotate the piezo actuator counteracts the spring, thus releasing the brake shoe from the shaft. In case of an emergency or when the shaft needs to be locked, the power to the piezo activator is shut off and the spring pushes the brake shoe against the shaft to stop any rotation.

Abstract: Aspects are provided herein for vehicle structures. The vehicle structures can include a caliper portion configured to apply a braking force, the caliper portion including an inner housing, an outer housing, and a bridge portion, wherein the bridge portion connects the inner housing and the outer housing. In various embodiments, the outer housing can include an inner surface configured to face a rotor, in which the inner surface includes a sweep area configured to allow the rotor to tilt during installation and removal of the rotor. The vehicle structures can further include an upright portion configured to couple to a wheel of a vehicle, the upright portion being connected to the inner housing. Further, the vehicle structure can include a stiffening portion that connects the upright portion to at least the bridge portion or the outer housing. In various embodiments, the vehicle structures can be 3D-printed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a lightweight brake disc with maximized heat dissipation ability. The method includes a first step of mixing gray cast iron and Fe—Cr ferroalloy with each other to produce a mixture, melting and solidifying the mixture to cast an alloy; a second step of heat-treating the alloy cast in the first step to pearlitize a microstructure of the alloy; and a third step of performing nitriding heat treatment of the alloy heat-treated in the second step.

Abstract: A brake system comprising a torque limiter assembly that sets a torque limit and associated with an electromechanical actuation system. The torque limiter assembly comprises a ring gear meshed with two or more planetary gears, the ring gear comprising a first race extending circumferentially therearound. The torque limiter assembly comprises a pre-loaded member comprising a second race extending circumferentially therearound. Balls are engaged between the first and second races. The first and/or second races comprise a series of peaks and valleys, and slopes extending therebetween. Below the torque limit, the balls are engaged within the valleys causing the ring gear to remain rotationally captive and the planetary gears to orbit. At and above the torque limit, the balls slip over the peaks, causing the ring gear to rotate and the planetary gears to remain orbitally captive.

Abstract: A multi-strata radial damper configured to dampen forces exerted in a radial direction between a rack bar of an automobile and a bushing sleeve protecting the rack bar. The radial damper may include a stratum made of a polymer material. The radial damper may additionally dampen forces exerted in an axial direction between the tie rod and the bushing sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to at least one source (K) provided in air and/or space vehicles, transmitting vibrations to the vehicle, a bracket (B) disposed under the source (K), allowing the source (K) to be fixed into the air and/or space vehicle, at least one first part (2) with a negative Poisson's ratio, at least one second part (3) with a positive Poisson's ratio, and at least one apparatus (4) disposed between the source (K) and the bracket (B), having the first part (2) and the second part (3) and enabling an almost complete absorption of the vibrations transmitted by the source (K).

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided an active vibration control system comprising: an electromagnetic actuator and a control element, the electromagnetic actuator being operable to apply a force on a base structure to which the active vibration control system is attachable such that vibrations of the base structure are actively controllable by the application of said force, wherein the electromagnetic actuator and control element are relatively moveable such that the active vibration control system has at least two modes of vibration, and wherein movement of the electromagnetic actuator causes movement of at least a part of the control element.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided an active vibration control system comprising: a driving mechanism and a control mechanism comprising an electromagnetic actuator, the driving mechanism being operable to apply a force on a base structure to which the active vibration control system is attachable such that vibrations of the base structure are actively controllable by the application of said force, wherein the driving mechanism and control mechanism are relatively moveable such that the active vibration control system has at least two modes of vibration, and wherein movement of the driving mechanism causes movement of at least a part of the control mechanism.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided an active vibration control system comprising: an electromagnetic actuator; a magnetic element; and a solenoid, the electromagnetic actuator being operable to apply a force on a base structure to which the active vibration control system is attachable such that vibrations of the base structure are actively controllable by the application of said force, wherein the electromagnetic actuator is operable to cause movement of the magnetic element through the solenoid and the solenoid is operable to apply a force on the magnetic element.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of stabilizing the state of assembly of a seal member while allowing movement of a piston member in a direction that reduces one space inside a cylinder member with little resistance. The seal member includes a base portion located towards the one space, which is a first space inside the cylinder member, and an extending portion extending from the base portion toward the other space, which is the second space inside the cylinder member. The piston member is provided with a first holding portion that faces the base portion of the sealing member, a second holding portion that faces an extended edge of the extended portion of the sealing member, and a third holding portion that faces a held part formed on the inside of the extended portion of the seal member. A fluid passage is formed in the second holding portion.

Abstract: A damper filled with a damping medium in use comprising an inner tube; a movable assembly comprising a piston assembly and a piston rod attached to said piston assembly, said movable assembly being slidably disposed within the inner tube, the movable assembly defining a first working chamber and a second working chamber within the inner tube, the piston rod being disposed in the second working chamber; an end member disposed at an end of the inner tube, the end member having an inner surface facing towards the first working chamber; an actuated valve assembly being provided in the end member, said valve assembly being configured to control a damping medium flow entering or exiting the first working chamber, wherein the movable assembly comprises a stem assembly, said stem assembly being slidably connected to and partially embedded in said movable assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments of a hydraulic bump stop assembly may include a telescoping hydraulic cylinder containing hydraulic fluid. The telescoping cylinder may be located on a vehicle shock. Components of the shock may engage and compress the telescoping cylinder during the final stages of compression of the shock to prevent the shock from bottoming out. The telescoping cylinder has damping properties during compression and expansion due to hydraulic fluid being forced through orifices of one or more hydraulic fluid lines to and from a reservoir. Damping ratios may be adjusted by adjusting the size of the orifices. In some embodiments, the damping ratios may be adjusted remotely, such as from the driver compartment of the vehicle.

Abstract: A frequency-sensitive shock absorber according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a valve assembly configured to generate a damping force that varies depending on a magnitude of a frequency, in which the valve assembly includes a main retainer having a main chamber configured to communicate with an injection flow path formed in a piston rod or a body pin, a main valve configured to open or close the main chamber, a housing having a pilot chamber having one side facing the main valve and the other side communicating with the injection flow path, and a pilot valve configured to cover the pilot chamber and press the housing toward the main valve while being elastically deformed when pressure in the pilot chamber is higher than a preset pressure.

Abstract: A head unit system for controlling motion of an object includes a secondary object sensor, shear thickening fluid (STF), and a chamber configured to contain a portion of the STF. The chamber further includes a front channel and a back channel. The head unit system further includes a piston housed at least partially radially within the piston compartment and separating the back channel and the front channel. The piston includes a first piston bypass and a second piston bypasses to control flow of the STF between opposite sides of the piston. The chamber further includes a set of fluid manipulation emitters to control the flow of the STF to cause selection of one of a variety of shear rates for the STF within the chamber.

Abstract: A damper device for a machine tool, the damper device comprising a tubular element having a cavity and a central axis, the tubular element comprising a first surface; a damping mass arranged within the cavity and movable radially with respect to the central axis and relative to the tubular element; at least one spring element supporting the damping mass relative to the tubular element, the damping mass and the at least one spring element being arranged to attenuate kinetic vibration energy of the damper device; at least one fixed part having a fixed interior portion inside the cavity and a second surface; and a vibration damping material provided between the first surface and the second surface, the vibration damping material being arranged to attenuate potential vibration energy of the damper device; wherein the vibration damping material is substantially evenly compressed between the first surface and the second surface.

Abstract: A power transmission device includes a flywheel, a torque limiter unit, and a damper unit. The torque limiter unit includes first and second side plates and a friction plate. The first side plate is attached to the flywheel. The first side plate is disposed on a first axial side to the flywheel. The friction plate is disposed axially between the first side plate and the second side plate. The damper unit includes input rotational bodies, an output plate, and an elastic member. The output plate is disposed axially between the first side plate and the flywheel.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a fastener is provided for securing to an end of a conveyor belt having cables. The fastener comprises a crimp configured to be fixed to a conveyor belt cable and a connector. The connector has a unitary, one-piece fastener body with an upper portion for being disposed adjacent an upper surface of the conveyor belt end and a lower portion for being disposed adjacent a lower surface of the conveyor belt end. The upper and lower portions are spaced apart to receive the crimp therebetween and permit the conveyor belt cable to extend in an outboard direction between the upper and lower portions. The connector includes a stop arranged to block inboard movement of the crimp and the conveyor belt cable fixed thereto.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a case, a spool disposed in the case and configured for a lace to be wound therearound, a plurality of ratchet teeth inside the case, a ratchet element disposed at the case and located at one side of the ratchet teeth, and a knob disposed at the case. The ratchet element includes a ratchet arm selectively engaged with at least one of the ratchet teeth. As the ratchet arm is engaged with at least one of the ratchet teeth, the spool is prohibited to rotate in a releasing direction, and as the knob is rotated in a tensioning direction, the ratchet arm is disengaged from at least one of the ratchet teeth to allow the spool to tension the lace.

Abstract: Safety device with sliding cable, to secure an installation. The device includes a sliding cable with a first attachment eyelet and a second attachment eyelet formed by two end portions, of the sliding cable, respectively closed by a first sleeve and a second sleeve. The first and second attachment eyelet allow to attach and connect the device to two adjacent parts of the installation. The safety device further includes signaling and activation means.