Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a new method and apparatus for fixing the end of a roll of wrapping film web to and releasing the end of the roll of wrapping film end from a circular guide wrapping machine when a new roll of wrapping film web is installed or when the wrapping film web has torn apart.

Abstract: The present disclosure is applicable to all applications where two adjoining portions of material are to be joined together. A clamp connector couples the two adjoining portions of material together such that increased clamping pressure is applied in response to forces attempting to separate the two adjoining portions of material. In an embodiment, two adjoining edges of a metal grid material are joined together in a silencer of a gas turbine engine.

Abstract: A F type clamp having a locking function includes a base frame including a locating frame bar and a rail, a sliding member having one end coupled to the rail and selectively set between a locking position and an unlocking position, a clamping member movably mounted at an opposite end of the sliding member and providing a jaw plate for working with the locating frame bar to hold down a workpiece, and a locking device set between the sliding member and the rail for locking the sliding member to the rail under normal conditions and for enabling the sliding member to be moved relative to the rail by an external force.

Abstract: The cushioned cover for traffic structures comprises various embodiments configured for installation over concrete traffic barriers (e.g., “Jersey walls,” etc.) or about vertical columns, posts, stanchions, etc., e.g., bridge support columns. The cover includes inner and outer layers formed of rubber, preferably using recycled tire material. A medial layer includes additional resilience. In one embodiment, the medial layer includes a plurality of closely spaced hemispherical elements, preferably formed of highly resilient polybutadiene material. In another embodiment, the center layer includes a plurality of closely spaced, pneumatically interconnected inflatable hemispheres. The traffic barrier covers may include planter box receptacles set into their upper surfaces when installed, and/or solar cells set into their upper surfaces to charge a storage battery for powering lighting set into the sides of the cover. Tread patterns may be provided in the outer surfaces of the traffic barrier covers.

Abstract: An adjustable jaw table clamp apparatus for quickly and easily attaching table cover and skirting to a table. The disclosed apparatus provides a lightweight, easy to manufacture clamping device that is adjustable. There is disclosed a clamping apparatus that is adjustable and can fit various table thicknesses with a design that is universal and can accommodate the thicknesses of different table top sizes. The apparatus comprises a variably adjusting clamping device that is easy to use and may be reusable.

Abstract: A camming clamp has a fixed jaw, a pair anchored in the fixed jaw, and a moving jaw threaded onto the guides. A levered cam is threaded onto at least one guide. A backing surface is threaded onto the same one guide. It sandwiches the levered cam between itself and the moving jaw. An adjustable locking provision locks the backing surface at fixed positions along this guide with the levered cam. Wherein, the levered cam has a cam head with an over-center axis such that, when rolled on one side of the over-center axis the camming clamp is slack and adapted to position the jaws on opposite sides of an object to be clamped, and, when rolled over the other side of the over-center axis the jaws clamp tight on said object. The over-center axis prevents the cam head from auto-pivoting back to slack.

Abstract: A clamp is for clamping a first member to a second member. The clamp comprises a lever that is rotatably coupled to the first member and a plunger. The lever comprises a handle and a cam that rotate together about a rotational axis. Rotation of the lever about the axis in a first direction cams the plunger towards the second member to couple the first and second members together and wherein rotation of the lever about the axis in a second, opposite direction cams the plunger away from the second member to uncouple the first and second members from each other.

Abstract: Rolling mill split box guide nozzle and equalization trough assemblies are retained by a remote actuated clamping mechanism that includes a central pivoting elongated clamp member having an engagement surface proximal one end that engages the clamped object, and a link pivot proximal the other end. A pivoting link has a first end pivotally coupled to the clamp member link pivot and a second end that is pivotally coupled to an actuator shaft. The actuator shaft is capable of translation to a locked position that maintains engagement between the clamp member and the clamped split box nozzle assembly or equalization trough object, wherein the link blocks clamp member motion. The actuator shaft is also capable of translation to an unlocked position that enables clamp member pivoting motion out of engagement with the clamped object. The actuator shaft may be translated by an actuator controlled by a factory automation system.

Abstract: In a method of assembling a component by means of a fastening clip (100), the fastening clip (100) comprising a latching portion (106) and a head element (104), the head element (104) is transferred from a preliminary mounting position to a final mounting position for assembling the component. An enabling element (112) is provided which is transferred from a first position in which a machine-readable code (114) applied on the fastening clip (100) can not be read, to a second position in which the code (114) can be read, when the head element (104) is transferred to the final mounting position.

Abstract: A clamp has a housing with a piston assembly positioned in the housing. A piston rod lock assembly is coupled with the piston rod and is positioned in the housing. A clamping arm is coupled with the piston rod and moves from a position parallel to the piston rod, when in an unclamped position, to a position substantially perpendicular to the piston rod, when in a clamping position.

Abstract: A cardlock clamp is described that is used to secure an electronics module in a channel of a card cage. The cardlock clamp is configured to convert an input compression force into clamping forces in at least two radial directions perpendicular to the input compression force. The described cardlock clamp also provides self-alignment and self-center functions for the electronics module inserted into the channel. Further, variations of the cardlock clamp are described that provide more effective heat transfer from the electronics module to the card cage.

Abstract: The invention refers to a clamping device and a method for clamping an article, wherein a clamping means connected with the article interacts with clamping elements of the clamping device by a clamping motion for the releasable clamping of the article, and the at least one clamping element can be moved by a clamping drive along a clamping direction, and additionally the clamping element is movable in a compensation direction differing from the clamping direction, in order to allow centering and afterwards clamping of the article.

Abstract: A clamping device has a clamping head piece with a linearly movable actuator in the clamping head piece. Two positional transducers are coupled with the actuating element. The two position transducers are adjustable with respect to one another. Two sensors cooperate with the two positional transducers. The two sensors are arranged at a fixed distance from one another. The two transducers are immovable with respect to the clamping head piece. A separate external access insertion opening is provided in the clamping head piece for each sensor.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a gripper for securely holding an object and a holder for attaching to a surface. The holder is secured to the gripper and is operable to be attached to the surface at a location away from area where the gripper is secured to the holder. The gripper is capable of movement so as to engage and disengage with the object. The holder is capable of movement so as to engage and disengage from the surface. The holder and the gripper engage and disengage with the surface and the object respectively by moving in directionally different planes to ensure a secure grip during engagement.

Abstract: A clamping device has a toggle lever mechanism (2) with a linearly movable actuator (1) and a pivot shaft (23) with a tensioning arm (21). A mechanism to unlock an over-center position is coupled with the toggle lever mechanism. The mechanism includes a control element (3) that is arranged on the actuator (1) and a rocker (4). The rocker (4) can be brought into adjusting contact with the control element (3). The control element (3) is in the form of a control extension in a direction facing away from the pivot shaft. The actuator (1) is arranged between the pivot shaft (23) and the rocker (4).

Abstract: Embodiments of a clamp for compressing a flexible tube are disclosed herein. In one such embodiment, the clamp includes a first member, a second member moveably coupled to the first member to move into and out of a clamping position to apply a compressive force to the tube, a locking member to hold the first and second members in the clamping position, a third member moveably retained between a pair of sidewalls of one of the first member and the second member, and a fourth member moveably coupled to one of the first member and the second member and engageable with the third member to apply an additional compressive force to the tube.

Abstract: Provided is a fastener, which has advantages over the prior art in that a retaining force is not dependent upon the biasing force of a spring, the fastener hardly comes out, and is less restricted in size than the prior art. The fastener has another important advantage over the prior art in that it forms no hole in plain cloth. A fitting portion (2) and a base portion (3) are assembled to have a clamping unit (1) opened. A stopper (4) is pushed together with the plain cloth into the inside of the clamping unit (1). This clamping unit (1) is closed to hold the plain cloth between the outer circumference of the stopper (4) and the leading ends of holding means (26 and 36). With slide portions (22) being fully fitted in groove portions (32), retaining pawls (23) are fitted in pawl receivers (33b).

Abstract: A pin-less socket apparatus and manufacturing system for assembling a frozen confection using such socket apparatus including a socket for accepting a conical food product therein, the socket having a hook with one or more teeth located at an outer periphery of the socket, a hinge located on an outside of the socket, the hook movably attached to the socket via the hinge, a force mechanism for holding the hook in place against the socket. The force mechanism takes the form of either an annular spring or O-ring located around the socket and hook or a linear spring attached to the hook in a lever-type manner.

Abstract: A clamp with a bottom clamp bar that has a planar upper surface is provided. The clamp may also include a top clamp bar connected to the bottom clamp bar, and a pressure distribution bar between the top clamp bar and the bottom clamp bar. The pressure distribution bar may have a planar lower surface in facing relation to the upper surface of the bottom clamp bar. An object is capable of being disposed in a clamping region between the upper surface and the lower surface. The width of the planar lower surface may be less than the width of the upper surface within the clamping region. Also, the pressure distribution bar may be capable of being urged away from the top clamp bar and towards the bottom clamp bar.

Abstract: A clip dimensioned to receive notes and photographs having a first elongated member, a second elongated member having a U-shaped portion on an outer portion thereof, and an intermediate section unitarily joining the first elongated member to the second elongated member.

Abstract: An exemplary clamping apparatus includes a first elongated guide member, a first clamping member, a second clamping member, and a first drive assembly. The first and the second clamping member each moveably attached to the guide member. The first drive assembly includes a motor, a first gear, a second gear meshed to the first gear, a first drive member and a second drive member. The first drive member transmits power from the motor to the first clamping member. The second drive member transmits power from the motor to the second clamping member through the first and second gears. The first and the second drive members are configured for moving the corresponding first clamping member and the corresponding second clamping member towards or away from one another along the guide member.

Abstract: A clip operable to secure panels of sheet material includes a generally H-shaped unit having pair of opposed arms separated by a central beam forming a pair of aligned receptacles, each operable to receive a panel therein. At least one of the arms includes biasing members operable to apply pressure to the panels inserted into the receptacles. The clip secures adjacent panels together in edge-to-edge orientation such that the panels are coplanar. Panels utilized with the clip include sheets of building material such as plywood, drywall, and roofing materials.

Abstract: A clamp mechanism clamping an electronic device and connecting an object to the electronic device is provided. The mechanism includes a first clamping element, a second clamping element slidably joined to the first clamping element in a joint position to adjust the second clamping element apart from the first clamping element to a clamp distance, a latching element inserted into the joint position to maintain the first clamping element apart from the second clamping element at the clamp distance, and a connecting element joined to the second clamping element and connected to the object.

Abstract: The invention provides a clamp assembly for holding a set of seal elements to a rail, the assembly including an arm sub-assembly and a locking mechanism. The arm sub-assembly includes first and second arms which are pivotally attached by a pin. The first arm includes an elongate first link portion and a first engagement portion extending substantially transversely to the first link portion. The first engagement portion includes a first contact part which is adapted to engage a selected one of the set of seal elements. In addition, the second arm includes a second link portion and a second engagement portion extending substantially transversely to the second link portion. Also, the second engagement portion includes a second contact part adapted to engage another one of the set of seal elements.

Abstract: A mission adaptable multi-purpose, collapsible portable cart/utility table, for use in emergency response and disaster situations, camping, hunting and other outdoors activities, which carries medical rescue carts, canoes, small boats, game, or hauled cargo by hand. The portable cart/utility table can be converted to a various uses and the portable cart/utility table can be folded down and transported within a wheeled bin, backpack, hand carried bag, canoe or boat. It transports injured persons or cargo over long, rough terrain and it can broken down into a carrying position, by hand or by back. The objects being carried can be held by clamps, by fasteners, or through the use of insertions with longitudinally extending channels. An optional pivotable kickstand and/or tie rods can stabilize the cart in a position of rest.

Abstract: A semi-automatic clamp device includes a tightening mechanism and a connecting rod mechanism. The lowest side of the device is a first workbench having a baffle and supports which connect a passive connecting rod through auxiliary connecting rods. An end of the passive connecting rod connects the baffle through a first spring, and another end connects an active rocker connecting downward on the supports, with another end of the active rocker touching a slide block which connects a slide wheel through a second connecting rod. On a connection point between the second connecting rod and the slide block, the slide block connects tie plates through the first connecting rod transfixing a second workbench having a support bracket. The tie plates connect the support bracket through second springs. This clamp device realizes semi-automatic clamping, improves production efficiency significantly, clamps more securely, and decreases an error in drawing a detection conclusion effectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clasp for the connecting of two parts comprising a first (1) and a second (2) clasp part consisting of, against the first part (1) fixed, and from this extending part (3), in the second part (2) an opening (3) the shape of which closely connects to the outer shape of the extending part (3) so that the second part (2) can pass over the latter as well as the means, to restrain the second part on the extending part (3), in the spring-loaded means (8, 10, 11) and an edge or groove (5) arranged inside the second part's opening. The clasp consists of spring-loaded means (6, 7) designed to move the parts away from each other upon the parts being released. A button (4) arranged in the cylinder is placed for activation when the clasp's parts are to be released from each other.

Abstract: The invention concerns a fastening device, comprising a first element (1) which in use is attached to a substrate (2) and a second element (5) which, for the purpose of attaching an object (7) to the substrate, can be engaged to interlock with, while remaining capable of being disengaged from, the first element by means of its projection (4; 4a, 4b) that with a gripping edge (8, 10) grips behind a catching edge (3) of the first element (1). Preferably the first and second elements are mutually engaged such that the one element initially is displaced sideways or must be tilted relative to the other element, whereafter the rigid projection can be removed from the first element.

Abstract: A clip for hanging a skirt that can be attached to an existing hanger. The distance between clips can be freely adjusted to hang, skirts from small children's to large adult sizes without causing creases. The clip neither damages cloth of a skirt nor leaves marks on a skirt while preventing a skirt from slipping off a hanger. Furthermore, the clip for hanging a skirt is very small in volume and of low-cost.

Abstract: An improved picture frame clamp assembly includes an L-shaped screw plate, and an L-shaped backing plate. Both plates are elastically secured to each other by an elastic member, resulting in an L-shaped clamp assembly with the screw plate shifted slightly with respect to the backing plate. The screw plate and the backing plate each include two legs. Each of these legs are sized to fit within a receiving channel of a picture frame section. The magnitude of offset between the screw plate and the backing plate is preferably such that the sum of this offset distance and the width of the legs is equal to or larger than the width of the receiving channel. This arrangement ensures that upon insertion into the receiving channel of a frame section, the screw plate will be biased against an inside wall of the receiving channel, while the backing plate will be biased against an opposing wall of the receiving channel due to the spring bias of the elastic member.

Abstract: A fixing clamp has two pivoting jaws which are mobile relative to each other against the action of a return spring between an open position and a closed position. An operating lever accessible to a user is attached to one of the jaws. The two jaws are connected to each other by a spacer to which each jaw is articulated about a respective separate rotation axis. Applications include fixing clamps for inspection lamps.

Abstract: A pin-less retainer for mounting a press-pack device, which includes circumscribing fins for preventing arc formation between terminal faces thereof, onto the rods of a clamping mechanism used to stack a plurality of such devices and heat sinks together. The retainer is constructed out of a semi-flexible sheet having two mirrored sections, each section having a void therein and at least two extending tabs. The voids are sized such that the retainer may be press-fitted into interstices between the fins, and the tabs are shaped and sized to suspend the press-pack device from the rods and axially align the press-pack device with other elements of the stack. The retainer, being a pin-less mount, facilitates the easy and rapid removal of a press-pack device from a stack without having to completely disassemble it.

Abstract: A bag discharge constriction apparatus and method are disclosed in which the extent to which an opening in a bag is constricted is adjustably varied to control the discharge of material from the bag. The apparatus has a first control bar and a second control bar, each defining at least one angular relationship in a corresponding plane. Also disclosed is a means for moving at least one control bar in its associated plane toward and away from the other control bar. The control bars are disposed in opposing configuration such that the combination of the angular relationships forms a predetermined confined shape between the control bars. It is into this predetermined confined shape that the neck of the bag to be constricted is placed and the bars are then moved toward or away from each other to constrict or open the neck of the bag.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus for adjustably clamping a flexible skirt to a conveyor belt skirt plate comprises a locking member adapted to be driven along a stationary cam member in the form of a pin to exert a force on a clamp plate that has one side abutting the flexible skirt and forcing the skirt against the conveyor belt skirt plate. The locking member has a closed, elongated slot to retain the locking member on the cam pin. The locking member may be pivoted outwardly on the pin to project normal to the clamping plate, which has an aligned bore allowing removal of the clamp plate for installation of a flexible skirt. The cam pin is carried on a clamping body that has a narrow waist that is slidably mounted between a pair of opposed retaining flanges on the channel to adjust the position of the clamping plate relative to the conveyor skirt plate.

Abstract: A device for the detachable clipping of paper sheets contains an approximately U-shaped clip (11), whose leg ends form longitudinal edges (14), onto which are shaped pins (17). The leg ends of two levers (22) can be snapped into the pins (17) and engages on the lateral faces (18) of clip (11), so as to permit a forcing apart of clip (11).

Abstract: A surface grinding machine wherein the spindle for grinding wheels is mounted on a slide which is reciprocable to and from a tool changing station. A transfer unit at the changing station has a head which is indexible on a base and has two aligned or crossing arms with discrete tool clamping mechanisms. Each clamping mechanism can accept a tool from the spindle in such orientation that the axis of the tool is horizontal, and the head is then indexed to change the orientation of the axis of the tool from horizontal to vertical before the tool is deposited in a selected carrier of a depository for tools. The depository is movable relative to the tool changing station to place a selected carrier into proper position for reception of a tool or for removal of a tool therefrom and/or to move the depository to and from a magazine for tools.

Abstract: Cable clamp with jaws and a wedge.The invention deals with a cable clamp having clamping jaws, a clamping wedge and locking means.

Abstract: A spring clip particularly suitable for fixing a mud-flap to a motor vehicle has two legs interconnected by means of a base and is so formed that when relaxed the legs converge towards their free ends. A threaded bore is provided in one of the legs, in which may be threaded a screw to contact the other leg, such that the two legs may be thrust apart on further turning of the screw. The clip may then be fitted over a fender-fold against which a portion of a mud-flap lies, such that the mud-flap is securely held thereby. The leg contacted by the screw-end may have a contact depression formed therein to receive the screw-end, to prevent wandering thereof.In an alternative embodiment, a separate U-shaped expanding tool is provided, one leg of which may engage one leg of the clip, and the other leg of which has a threaded bore in which a screw can be fitted, such that the screw may engage the other leg of the clip.