Abstract: This application relates to a hook assembly for a door curtain of a vehicle. The hook assembly is installed on a door panel to which a door curtain is hooked and fixed. The hook assembly includes a hook body installed to pass through a through-hole formed in the door panel in a load direction due to the door curtain, and a hook pin engaged with the hook body in a direction perpendicular to the load direction due to the door curtain. When the hook pin is engaged with the hook body, the hook body is supported in the through-hole in an engaged direction of the hook pin and one side of the hook body is pressed against a circumference of the through-hole.

Abstract: A fastening structure includes a circular sleeve and a coupling member. One end of the circular sleeve has a receiving trough. A bottom of the receiving trough is provided with a first magnetic member. A wall of the receiving trough is provided with a protruding post. At least one guide groove is formed on an outer wall of one end of the coupling member. One end of the guide groove is an open axial groove having an opening. Another end of the guide groove is a closed axial groove having a stop end. The guide groove has a transverse groove between the open axial groove and the closed axial groove. Another end of the coupling member is a pivot end that has a central passage extending inwardly. A second magnetic member is disposed in the central passage. The first and second magnetic members have repulsive magnetic poles.

Abstract: The application relates to a structure of a watch strap and a watchcase connected based on a magnetic attraction force. Two ends of the watchcase each are provided with a connection head, and two ends of the watch strap each are provided with a magnetic latching structure cooperated with the connection head. The magnetic latching structure includes a connecting head receiving recess and a first magnet. An opening matched with an engagement bolt is defined in the watch strap, the opening and the first magnet are positioned at two opposite sides of the connecting head receiving recess, the engagement bolt is positioned in the opening, a hollow groove is defined in the connection head and matched with the engagement bolt, and a second magnet is disposed at a top portion of the engagement bolt.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a collar attachment comprising a disk having a first collar band loop integrally formed with the disk along a first arcuate perimeter portion of the disk and a second collar band loop integrally formed with the disk along a second arcuate perimeter portion of the disk that is opposite the first arcuate perimeter portion of the disk; a keyhole in the disk; friction attachment means formed in an underside of the disk and configured to receive at least a first tab of an attached device and to snugly hold the first tab against the underside of the disk after rotation of the attached device in the keyhole.

Abstract: An eyelet button and an assembly method thereof, in which the eyelet button is formed of an eyelet button body and a base plate for fastening with the eyelet button body. The eyelet button body is formed from an eyelet tube, a body peripheral portion formed by everything at one end of the eyelet tube in an axial direction, and a plurality of inverted fasteners formed by everting at the other end of the eyelet tube in the axial direction. The base plate is formed of a base plate body, with a mounting hole with an inner wall having a plurality of protruded tooth portions. A gap is formed between two adjacent protruded tooth portions. When the eyelet tube passes through the mounting hole, the inverted fasteners pass through the gaps to rotate with the eyelet tube so as to be connected and fixed to the corresponding protruded tooth portions.

Abstract: A temporary fixation boss includes: a shaft portion; a flared portion; and claw portions. The shaft portion has a diameter smaller than a diameter of an insertion hole. The flared portion is provided at one end of the shaft portion in a manner to be flared in multi steps from an outer periphery of the shaft portion throughout the whole circumference of the shaft portion. The claw portions are so formed that a distance from the shaft center of the shaft portion to a tip end of the claw portions in a radial direction of the shaft portion is larger than a distance from the shaft center to a tip end of the flared portion, and smaller than a distance from the shaft center to the inner edges of the insertion hole when the shaft center is aligned with the center axis of the insertion hole.

Abstract: A temporary fixation boss includes: a shaft portion; a flared portion; and claw portions. The shaft portion has a diameter smaller than a diameter of an insertion hole. The flared portion is provided at one end of the shaft portion in a manner to be flared in multi steps from an outer periphery of the shaft portion throughout the whole circumference of the shaft portion. The claw portions are so formed that a distance from the shaft center of the shaft portion to a tip end of the claw portions in a radial direction of the shaft portion is larger than a distance from the shaft center to a tip end of the flared portion, and smaller than a distance from the shaft center to the inner edges of the insertion hole when the shaft center is aligned with the center axis of the insertion hole.

Abstract: A driveline shield system having a cap disposed to releasably engage a bearing mounted adjacent a drive shaft. The cap supports a tubular guard or shield in a coaxial position relative to the drive shaft. One or more lugs on the bearing are disposed to seat in corresponding slots formed in the cap. When the lugs are seated in the slots, rotation of the cap relative to the bearing causes the bearing and the cap to engage one another. A U-shaped clip is pivotally mounted to the cap and rotatable between a first position in which the clip extends into the slot and secures the lugs in engagement with the cap and a second release position in which the clip is retracted from the slot, thereby permitting relative rotation between the cap and bearing.

Abstract: A quarter turn fastener includes a deflectable head and part in assembly legs for securing the fastener in a subassembly with one component positioned between the deflectable head and the part in assembly legs. Cooperating lock arms on the fastener and lock ribs on the component secure the fastener against unintended rotation for loosening. Stop ribs on the component limit the distance the fastener can be rotated. Main body legs are provided for securing a second component with the subassembly. Cooperating structures of the fastener and the components limit the fastener to rotate only in the lock direction from the unlocked position and in the unlock direction from the locked position.

Abstract: Provided is an endless operation cord that is easy to replace. The present invention provides an operation cord including: a main cord having one and the other ends; a first coupling part disposed at the one end; and a second coupling part disposed at the other end. The first and second coupling parts can be coupled together directly or via a coupling member and can be coupled or uncoupled by means of a relative rotation between the adjacent coupling parts or between the adjacent coupling parts and coupling member or a relative movement in a direction other than a length direction of the main cord between the adjacent coupling parts or between the adjacent coupling parts and coupling member.

Abstract: A seat belt system comprising a webbing configured to restrain an occupant, a pretensioner coupled to the webbing and configured to apply a tensile force to the webbing when a dynamic vehicle event is detected, and a connector assembly for connecting the webbing to the pretensioner. The connector assembly includes a first coupling member having a first end and a second end connected to the webbing, and a second coupling member having a first end and a second end connected to the pretensioner. The first end of the second coupling member is configured to be detachably coupled to the first end of the first coupling member. The first end of the first coupling member includes a cavity configured to receive the first end of the second coupling member, and the relative positions of the first and second coupling members are fixed when the first end of the second coupling member is inserted into the cavity and rotated relative to the first coupling member into a locked position.

Abstract: A fastener comprises an adjustable insert that disposed in a receptacle having a first end facing a grommet and the insert is connected to the receptacle for movement relative to the receptacle. The insert has a central opening and diametrically opposed cam and locking surfaces open to said central opening. A bore in the insert is radially disposed relative to a longitudinal axis of the insert. An engagement member disposed within the bore is moveable therein laterally relative to the longitudinal axis of the insert toward and against the receptacle to fix the insert against movement relative to the receptacle. The engagement member is moveable laterally relative to and toward the central opening of the insert to allow movement of the insert relative to the receptacle.

Abstract: A fixing structure for locking an object having a hook piece is disclosed. The fixing structure includes a rotating element, an elastic element and a base. The rotating element includes a rotating element body, a plurality of bumps, a first containing space, and a second containing space. The first containing space and the second containing space are disposed inside the rotating element body. The second containing space communicates with the first space. The elastic element connects with a bottom of the rotating element. The rotating element and the elastic element are disposed in the base body. The trajectory groove is disposed around the inside of the base body. The rotating element body can rotatively rise or descend such that the hook piece can be in the first containing space or second containing space.

Abstract: A connector for rigidly engaging elongate structural members in a display structure includes a beam connection portion defined on a body and having a cavity. A semi-cylindrical guide surface of the cavity is adjacent to an opening. The opening has an elliptical shape in which the difference between a major and a minor axis is an offset distance. An eccentric fastener is rotatably disposed in the cavity and includes a head portion that protrudes from the opening and engages a hole of the elongate structural member, and a cam portion that is eccentrically disposed relative to the head portion and configured to engage the semi-cylindrical surface when the eccentric fastener is rotated relative to the connector.

Abstract: A fastener includes an adjustable insert that disposed a receptacle having a first end facing a grommet and the insert is connected to the receptacle for movement relative to the receptacle. The insert has a central opening and diametrically opposed cam and locking surfaces open to said central opening. A stud, having cross pins, extends into said central opening, and said cross pins being engageable with said cam and locking surfaces. A bore in the insert is radially disposed relative to a longitudinal axis of the insert and the bore having an opening at the outer periphery of the insert facing the receptacle. An engagement member disposed within the bore and moveable therein laterally relative to the longitudinal axis of the insert toward and against the receptacle to fix the insert against movement relative to the receptacle. The engagement member is moveable laterally relative to and toward the central opening of the insert to allow movement of the insert relative to the receptacle.

Abstract: A fastener comprises an adjustable insert that disposed in a receptacle having a first end facing a grommet and the insert is connected to the receptacle for movement relative to the receptacle. The insert has a central opening and diametrically opposed cam and locking surfaces open to said central opening. A bore in the insert is radially disposed relative to a longitudinal axis of the insert. An engagement member disposed within the bore is moveable therein laterally relative to the longitudinal axis of the insert toward and against the receptacle to fix the insert against movement relative to the receptacle. The engagement member is moveable laterally relative to and toward the central opening of the insert to allow movement of the insert relative to the receptacle.

Abstract: An electric assembly includes a heat sink defining a through hole and a notch communicating with the through hole; a circuit board defining a fixing hole; and a fastening assembly. The fastening assembly includes a fastener comprising a stem, a head connected one end of the stem, and a clamp connected to an opposite end of the stem; a limiting member comprising a main body slideably disposed on the stem and a limiting portion extending from the main body, the main body received into the through hole, and the limiting portion engageably inserted into the notch; and an elastic member disposed around the stem and between the head and the main body. Wherein the limiting portion is capable of sliding out of the notch and against the heat sink to compress the elastic member.

Abstract: A turnlock fastener (1) for the connection of two components features a cover plate (4) and a base shaft (5) which is formed on the cover plate (4) and which extends away from the cover plate (4), at which at least two opposing rigid locking stands (10, 11) are positioned at a distance from the cover plate (4) and extend outward from the base shaft (5) in the radial direction. In addition, a fixing arrangement is provided to secure the turnlock fastener (1) to a first component which possesses at least two radial elastic spring limbs (14, 15) which are each arranged between two locking stands (10, 11) and which are connected at one end with the base shaft (5) and which extend away from the base shaft (5) with the other free end in the direction of the cover plate (4). That way, the turnlock fastener (1) can be secured ahead of time within certain relatively large dimensions of insertion openings of different sizes and with relatively large pullout forces.

Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a metal first component having two flange portions defining a receiving slot therebetween, and a polymeric component received in the receiving slot in an assembled position. When rotated 90 degrees the second component outwardly displaces first and second deflectable wings of the first component to extended positions.

Abstract: A releasable clasp or coupling includes a female member and a male member each having a cylindrical body, a flat front end disposed at an angle diagonal to the longitudinal axis of its body, and a rear end adapted to be connected to the end of a flexible member such a necklace, or the like. The female member has an aperture through its diagonal front end and the male member has a tongue element that extends outwardly from its diagonal front end. The aperture and the tongue element are aligned and slidably engaged to place the diagonal front ends face-to-face, and upon relative pivotal movement of the bodies, the longitudinal axis of the male and female members become axially aligned and the aperture and tongue element become oriented out of alignment to prevent accidental removal. The tongue may also frictionally engage the female member.

Abstract: This attaching structure includes: a first part having a slot; a second part having an attaching hole; and a clip for connecting those parts, the clip including a first flange portion, a shank portion, a second flange portion for coming into elastic abutment against the back side of the slot, a third flange portion, and a leg portion to be retained in the attaching hole, wherein: the shank portion has sliding portions of a large arcuate shape, and stopper portions of a small arcuate shape; protrusions are disposed on the first part in the periphery of the side portions close to the stopper portions when the first flange portion intersects at a right angle with respect to the slot; and the protrusions engage with the first flange portion to stop the turning motion thereby to prevent the clip from coming out from the first part.

Abstract: There is provided an engaging mechanism of a system in which the flange-like protrusion at the portable equipment is engaged with or locked to an engaging part at a belt clip, wherein both fitting and removing for the portable equipment are simplified. The system such that the flange 5 at the portable equipment 1 is constituted by the disc 6 and the annular frame 7, the protrusion 8 directed inwardly from the annular frame 7 with its circumferential sides being applied as slant surfaces 8b and 8c; the engaging plate 23 of the belt clip 21 (refer to FIG.

Abstract: A clasp comprising a piston member, cylinder member, and a member for attaching and detaching said piston member to the cylinder member. The clasp of the present invention comprises an elastic member which apply a resilient force to the piston member in the direction that the piston member is separated from said cylinder member; a lock pin projected on either surface of the piston member and the cylinder member contact with each other in substantially vertical direction to the remaining surface so that projection elastic force is applied in a movable manner: a W-shaped or M-shaped guide groove including a concave portion for inserting the lock pin and having a route for directing the movement of the lock pin, which comprises a first bent portion, a second bent portion, and a third bent portion from the inlet and outlet of the route; and a member for directing the movement of the lock pin.

Abstract: A fastener is provided for removably engaging and holding sections of material, such as a tarp, without piercing the material. One piece of the fastener is a base with one end providing a contact surface for a support structure, and the other forming a substantially elliptical flange. The second piece is a frame having an opening that substantially defines a first ellipse having a first orientation, and a second ellipse having a second orientation. The second elliptical opening is partially occluded at its opposite ends. A section of material to be engaged and held is placed over the elliptical flange. The second piece is oriented to align the first elliptical opening and the elliptical flange, and is inserted over the elliptical flange and section of material to be held. The second piece is then rotated to align the second elliptical opening and elliptical flange.

Abstract: A clasp comprising a piston member, cylinder member, and a member for attaching and detaching said piston member to the cylinder member. The clasp of the present invention comprises an elastic member which apply a resilient force to the piston member in the direction that the piston member is separated from said cylinder member; a lock pin projected on either surface of the piston member and the cylinder member contact with each other in substantially vertical direction to the remaining surface so that projection elastic force is applied in a movable manner: a W-shaped or M-shaped guide groove including a concave portion for inserting the lock pin and having a route for directing the movement of the lock pin, which comprises a first bent portion, a second bent portion, and a third bent portion from the inlet and outlet of the route; and a member for directing the movement of the lock pin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a latch for coupling tether straps attached to child vehicle seats to anchorages provided on the vehicle, e.g., anchorages provided on the package shelf of the vehicle or anchorages located at the crease of the seat bottom and seat back. The latch provides advantages over the common “T” hook currently in use, including a push button remote from the hook of the latch. In addition, the latch may include an opening for attachment of the tether strap. In one preferred embodiment, the latch further includes a plate which is coupled to a strap length adjuster, the plate and adjuster being pivotally connected to permit side-to-side rotation of the adjuster relative to the latch to prevent bunching or twisting of the strap which can cause the belt to loose its ability to uniformly distribute a load across its width.

Abstract: A snap-lock connection for two parts (1, 2) which canrotate in relation to each other has radially resilient locking hooks (3) arranged in a ring, supported on the ring-shaped edge of a matching body and secured against unlocking in the radial direction by a fixing ring (6). The fixing ring (6) and/or the body that form the ring-shaped edge (5) are designed as a ring which is secured to one of the parts (1, 2) exclusively by individual webs (7) spaced apart around its circumference.

Abstract: A multi-purpose fixing seat for belts including a body portion formed with a recess having a raised rack at both sides thereof, a plurality of protuberances between two portions of the raised rack, and a circular raised edge enclosing the protuberances, a resilient member fitted between the protuberances and the circular raised edge, a cover fixedly mounted on the body portion and pivotally connected with a clamping member, the clamping member provided on the top with a movable button which is connected with a rod member at the bottom of the clamping member, the cover having a lug adapted to receive the rod member, and a fixing plate having a toothed member formed with teeth at two opposite sides and a flat surface at the other two opposite sides, the toothed member being engaged with the resilient member, whereby the fixing seat can be conveniently used to carry the mobile telephone, camera, or the like.

Abstract: A fastener which including a probe having a shaft portion and a head to which is attachable a flexible strap, a receptacle affixable to a panel having a hole therethrough, and a spring for locking the probe in place when the probe is inserted into the hole. Upon insertion of the probe into or rotation of the probe in the hole of receptacle, the spring permits further insertion or withdrawal of the probe.

Abstract: A fishing hook holder unit includes a holder body having a first end, a second end, and a neck portion between the first and second ends. A first engaging member is removably mounted to the first end of the holder body for engaging a fishing line from one of a fishing rod and another fishing hook holder unit. A second engaging member is removably mounted to the second end for engaging a fishing line from one of another fishing hook holder unit and a sinker. The holder unit further includes a hook-attaching member which has an engaging portion for securely engaging with the neck portion of the holder body, a mounting portion pivoted to the engaging portion, and a third engaging member removably mounted to the mounting portion for engaging with a fishing line from a hook.

Abstract: A quick-release connecting apparatus for mounting an object on a belt includes male and female members, respectively attachable to the object and the belt-mountable holder. The female member has a generally U-shaped receptacle formed therein which opens at a peripheral edge of the female member, and an aperture formed in the front surface of the female member which is aligned with but smaller than the receptacle and communicates therewith. The male member has a stud projecting therefrom with a circular button at its distal end which is too large to pass through the aperture but is dimensioned to be receivable in the receptacle from its open end with the stud disposed through the aperture and is rotabale about the axis of the stud while disposed in the receptacle. A yieldable detent projects from the female member into the entrance of the receptacle so as to be deflectable by the button to permit insertion thereof in any position into the receptacle.

Abstract: A floor anchor pocket for mounting in a vehicle designed to carry wheelchairs or cargo is described. The pocket is provided with an internally located spring and a specially shaped cut-out so as to provide positive self locking for a tie down strap hook which is insertable therein.

Abstract: A push to install, quarter turn to release fastening system includes a fastener having a plurality of radially extending frustum-shaped projections spaced along a shank and a pair of diametrically opposed ribs extending along the shank forming smooth surfaces outside the periphery of the frustum-shaped projections. The receptacle includes a split cylinder forming a pair of spring latches that are displaced to permit entry and captivation of the fastener. When the fastener is turned 90.degree., the ribs displace the spring latches to positions out of engagement with the frustum-shaped projections to enable removal of the fastener from the receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention consists of male and female parts of plane faced segments. A male, square section stem projects perpendicularly from the plane faced segment of the male part. The stem on its free end has a widening in the shape of a hook. The female plane faced segment has a deep cavity such as a runner for inserting the male stem. The cavity extends perpendicularly into the interior of the female plane faced segment with a space congruent with the stem. The cavity has elastically deformable walls and on one of the external walls of the cavity an anchoring opening for the widened end of the male stem of the other plane faced segment.

Abstract: An attachment device for enabling an article to releasably be secured on a person has a stud, a plate member and co-operating portions on the stud and the plate member. The stud includes a part circular flange with a flat portion along its periphery. The plate member includes a lead-in channel extending from an edge of the plate member towards an opposite edge of the plate member, a part-circular reception portion extending from the channel, and a tongued portion extending from the reception portion in the direction of the reception portion but spaced apart from the reception portion. The stud and the plate member are engageable and dis-engageable by a sliding action. The co-operating portions allow the stud and plate member to rotate and to be held together until they are subjected to a dis-engaging sliding action exceeding a predetermine value.

Abstract: A low profile snap fastener comprising a telescoping stud and receiver has latching and locking diameters measured across the stud which are so related to the internal diameter of the receiver that the stud and receiver can only be telescoped to and from a locked position by a predetermined relative motion between them.

Abstract: A spindle nut remains attached to a dye spindle for repeated dye operations and includes radially projecting cam surfaces for successively guiding and locking a lock ring against outward movement relative to the spindle nut at the beginning of successive dye operations. A pressure plate engages the outermost yarn package on the dye spindle and a tube is fixed to the pressure plate and extends outwardly about the spindle toward the lock ring at the beginning of each dye operation, terminating in spaced relation from the lock ring. The pressure obtained during each successive dye operation moves the pressure plate outwardly until the tube engages the lock ring to hold the yarn packages on the spindle during dyeing.

Abstract: A releasable fastening construction for detachably fastening together both ends of an article such as personal ornaments which is capable of not only readily accomplishing the fastening and releasing operation but ensuring the positive and reliable fastening.

Abstract: A quick acting, self locking fastener of the spiral cam type is provided with a receptacle comprising a housing having a bottom, open top and a pair of opposed sidewalls. One of the walls is provided with a lip at the top thereof and the opposed wall is provided with a slot at its top. The closure for the housing includes a pair of biased faces which define a clip therebetween. The bottom face is provided with a slot at one end and a lip at the opposite end. A spring within the housing includes a central section that forms a cross pin for an associated stud and end sections that serve to bias the opposed sidewalls apart to secure the engagement of the sidewall's lip and slot with those of the bottom face of the closure.

Abstract: A fastener has a receptacle (1) and a stud (10), the receptacle (1) having a pair of clip-like legs (6) the ends of which engage in grooves (16) in the shank of the stud (10). Each of the legs (6) has a plurality of formations (8) on its inner surface, the formations being shaped so as to engage the wedge-shaped lead-in portion (14) of the stud as it is inserted into the receptacle so as to rotate the stud into a position in which the legs (6) of the receptacle must engage in opposed grooves (16) on the shank of the stud.

Abstract: A low profile snap fastener comprising a telescoping stud and receiver has latching and locking diameters measured across the stud which are so related to the internal diameter of the receiver that the stud and receiver can only be telescoped to and from a locked position by a predetermined relative motion between them.

Abstract: A bracket structure for supporting a horizontal or vertical sheet-like member and adapted for attachment to a supporting apertured panel having a first U-shaped clip with two opposing spaced flat side walls joined by an integral end wall. A stem extends outwardly of the end wall which has a cylindrical slotted neck to define flexible spaced bifurcations. When the bifurcations are pressed together they define a round head which may enter an aperture in the supporting panel.

Abstract: A quick release mechanism for a girth band having a plurality of coupling portions with high lead angle threaded surfaces that engage and automatically unscrew when tension is applied to the girth band unless an arm disposed on one of the coupling portions is prevented from rotating with respect to the other coupling portions.

Abstract: A bracket structure for supporting a horizontal or vertical sheet-like member and adapted for attachment to a supporting apertured panel having a first U-shaped clip with two opposing spaced flat side walls joined by an integral end wall. A stem extends outwardly of the end wall which has a cylindrical slotted neck to define flexible spaced bifurcations. When the bifurcations are pressed together they define a round head which may enter an aperture in the supporting panel.