Abstract: A hanger assembly for one-handed mounting between opposing surfaces of wall studs or ceiling joists in normally inaccessible places. The hanger assembly has telescoping elements with a pilot screw and load bearing teeth on each end. Each end is independently installed. The pilot screw is used to pull in and attach the load bearing teeth on the respective end into a wooden joist or stud. The installation is thus accomplished without requiring or experiencing installation jackscrew forces which would disturb the joist and ceiling boards causing ceiling board nail displacement.

Abstract: A booster assembly is attached to a dash panel by a slotted hinge arrangement at the top of the booster mounting bracket and bolts in apertures at the bottom. The push rod is connected to the brake pedal in such a manner that the entire mounting and connection operation may be accomplished from the forward side of the dash.

Abstract: A thermostat mounting arrangement includes a thermostat fixedly retained by a mounting member, and the mounting member then being mounted in a panel using a "twist-in" motion. The mounting member is of one-piece metal construction having a tubular housing portion, a pair of rigid arcuate flanges at its base and, intermediate the arcuate flanges, a pair of separate resilient flange tabs. The flange tabs are spaced above the rigid arcuate flanges and include downwardly-extending detent knobs. The panel includes a notched aperture for passing the mounting member housing and the flange tabs in a certain rotative position. The flange tabs are inclined to facilitate both the rotation of the mounting member relative to the panel and its retention in the panel. The mounting member is rotated until the detent knobs on the flange tabs detentingly snap into detent holes in the panel.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box is rendered adjustable forwardly and rearwardly on a mounting bracket through which the outlet box is secured to an adjacent wall stud. The forward and rearward adjustment of the outlet box is accomplished in one embodiment of the invention through the use of slotted plaster ears through which the box is connected to the mounting bracket. In a second embodiment, the outlet box receives side wall mounting screws which can be adjusted with the box forwardly and rearwardly relative to the mounting bracket before the screws are caused to penetrate an extension of the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a housing, such as the housing of a hydraulic cylinder, on a support plate or panel by a simple manual push-and-twist motion exerted on the housing and by the insertion of a spring clip between the housing and support plate. The support plate is provided, for example, with an opening defining a plurality of spaced-apart slots. The housing has a generally cylindrical mounting portion provided on one side with a circular flange of an outer diameter larger than the largest dimension of the plate opening. The other side of the cylindrical housing mounting portion is provided, for example, with a plurality of radially projecting lugs dimensioned such as to pass freely through the slots of the plate opening. A plurality of spaced-apart, locking portions, extends between consecutive slots. Each locking portion has a notch and each notch has sidewall abutment surfaces.

Abstract: The main structural part of the electrical wall bracket is a frame which inserts into an opening in dry wall. Flanges on the frame engage the outside of the dry wall. V-shaped attachment jaws engage behind the dry wall, and the frame is secured by machine screws engaging the frame and attachment jaws. A cable clamp is mounted on the frame interiorly of the opening to retain a cable adjacent the opening.

Abstract: A plastic molded laundry interface box serving as a connection junction box between plumbing connections in a wall and a washing machine is integrally provided with features including hinged mounting brackets, reversible mounting positions for connection to downward or upward extending water pipes, preformed holes for adaption to multiple mounting postures having removable insert plugs in nonused holes, and cover plate structure permitting adjustment for various thickness walls. These features are coordinated to permit installation in the least amount of time without special tools and to facilitate storage in limited space while conforming to various locations of inwall plumbing pipes of different sizes. The preferred embodiment is a one piece integral plastic box with plastic springs attaching the hinged brackets thereto.

Abstract: A speaker retainer for mounting a speaker to a vehicle body panel is formed of molded elastomeric material and includes a cup-shaped portion for receiving the magnet portion of the speaker and oppositely extending straps which are releasably cooperable with integral attachment means on the body panel to releasably hold the cone shaped portion of the speaker against the panel. The cup-shaped portion can also mount a fastener for mounting an acoustic cover on the body panel.

Abstract: In order to permit a hose to be mounted to other structure using mounting fixtures of two different types, namely ones where the anti-rotation notches in the fixture opening are on a bulged part of the plate, and others where the plate is planar including where the anti-rotation notches are provided, the tubular member of the holder is provided with two axially adjoining flanges, with the anti-rotation lugs extending on both of these flanges. In use, the first flange abuts one face of the fixture and the second flange is surrounded by at least part of the periphery of the plate opening when either type of fixture is used. When the first type of fixture is used the lug portions on the first flange engage in the anti-rotation notches, but when the second type of fixture is used, the lug portions of the second flange engage in the anti-rotation notches. Therefore, only one type of hose holder needs to be stocked, regardless of which of the two types of mounting fixture is to be used.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting an equipment body on a vehicle having an installation base member. The equipment body is equipped with a fastening member pivotable on a moving member and urged outward by a spring, and a pinching portion for pinching the installation base member together with the fastening member. When to detach the equipment body the fastening member is departed from the installation base member and moved back by moving the moving member until the fastening member is pushed inward by a pushing portion.

Abstract: A sheet metal insert, such as a medicine cabinet, to be installed in a framed cavity is provided with tabs attached to the side of the insert and the tabs are of a sufficient length to be bent toward or away from the insert to be attached to the side of the cavity to accommodate variations in the size of the cavity. An opening in the side of the insert opposite the extending end of each tab provides access to a screw for securing the tab to the cavity.

Abstract: A time recorder which can be used for both vertical and horizontal states is disclosed. It has a box shaped main body just as a usual time recorder. The main body has an end face in which an insertion slot for inserting a time card is formed. Adjacent to this end face, there is formed an inclined portion. This inclined portion which is integrally connected to the end face constitutes a mounting portion. A panel including an indicator and an operation apparatus mounted thereon is detachably fitted to the mounting portion. By merely reassembling the recorder by shifting the panel at 180.degree. when mounting to the inclined portion of the main body, the time recorder can be used in both vertical and horizontal states.

Abstract: A device for attaching an object to a wall comprises a body with a cylindrical head centrally disposed on a base. The head incorporates longitudinal elastic members terminating in hooks. These are adapted to engage on the edges of an opening in the wall into which the head is inserted. A clamping ring mounted on the head is movable along its length. A spring is disposed between the base of the body and the clamping ring. The force exerted by this spring is transmitted to the wall so as to lock the hooks on to the edges of the opening. Cooperating guide means on the clamping ring and on the body are adapted to guide the clamping ring as it moves along the head, simultaneously rotating. Cooperating locking means on the body and on the clamping ring are adapted to lock the clamping ring in a bottom position on the head.

Abstract: A snap-in panel mount circuit breaker has a case and a locking dog means including a rigid member with a cammed outer surface mounted in the case. A first set of lugs extends from opposite sides of the rigid member and are disposed in cooperating pivot openings in the case to form a pivot axis about which the rigid member is moveable between a first position, in which the rigid member projects outwardly of the case, and a second position, in which the rigid member is disposed substantially flush with the case. A second set of lugs extends from the rigid member in spaced relation to the first lugs. The second lugs are disposed in a guide channel in the case to define the arc of rotation of the rigid member about the pivot axis. A bias spring contained in the case engages the locking dog means to normally urge the locking dog means towards the first position.

Abstract: Automobile radio or tape deck retainer including a bracket to fit over the protruding adjustment shaft of the radio, connected to a flexible, sever-resistant cable extending from the bracket along the side of the radio to a structural portion of the automobile, to which the cable is secured.

Abstract: A mounting clip is disclosed which is formed of a pliable metal and is adapted to be bent around an opening in a wall to allow an air duct register to be mounted in place. The clip includes a circular hole which is positioned at the front surface of the wall and a narrow elongated slot at the back surface of the wall. A threaded fastener passes through mounting holes in the air duct register, the circular holes in the mounting clip and the wall, and engages the edges of the narrow slot. The edges of the narrow slot deform to form burrs which engage the wall to firmly hold the clip in place. By providing the clip with an elongated slot, the clip is adjustable and may be used with walls of various thicknesses.

Abstract: A fixture for securing an electrical connector, such as an outlet plate, includes a flat rectangular portion and elongated legs that can be fabricated during a single manufacturing step. The flat rectangular portion has a central opening with parallel sides at which the legs are bent. The legs of one side are staggered with respect to the legs of the other side. During installation the central rectangular opening is used as a template for marking where an opening is to be cut in a wall, and then the legs are inserted into the wall opening and bent outward to secure the opening to the wall. The connector element is then screwed to the flat rectangular portion of the fixture.

Abstract: A plastic sleeve assembly and an air conditioning unit are disclosed for mounting the air conditioning unit in a through-the-wall application. The sleeve assembly includes flange members with transverse ribs therebetween. The flanges have screw holes therethrough with a J-nut about the inner screw hole, and standoffs about the outer screw holes, such that the air conditioning unit, having an L-shaped sealing flange thereon, when inserted into the sleeve and fastened thereto, causes the standoff on the flange to be in compression and not tension as a fastener secures the air conditioner in the sleeve.

Abstract: A device for installing automobile radios includes a fixed support box for insertion into an aperture in the automobile front panel. The fixed support box is fixed in the front panel by means of a stop ledge and dogs which press against the panel. Locking elements are provided for locking the radio into the fixed support box and releasing it therefrom. The locking elements are controlled by moving a mobile handle fitted to the casing of the radio.

Abstract: A device for enabling cables to be pulled therethrough and through a cellular floor system in which the device is adapted to be mounted, for activating a service fitting at a desired location in the floor. The device is press-fittable into aligned substantially uniform-diameter holes, formed through the slab floor, after setting of the concrete therein, and through an adjacent wall of a raceway cell in an underfloor raceway cellular deck.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for an electrical outlet box is provided in its front panel which attaches to a wall stud with an auxiliary group of attaching screw receiving openings to enable the mounting of two standard sizes of outlet boxes and dry wall rings by means of the same bracket. The rearwardly extending right angular stabilizing extension of the mounting bracket which extends to the dry wall panel on the far side of the wall is provided with a large cable receiving opening which allows the electrician to direct an electrical cable from the outlet box in any required direction within the interior wall space. The mounting bracket is provided in three sizes to enable its use in walls of three standard thicknesses.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for retaining a junction box adjacent to a wall under construction. The mounting bracket includes a laterally extending member having a cutout section removed therefrom. A flange is substantially orthogonally connected to one side of the laterally extending member. At least one ear is operatively connected to the laterally extending member and projects through the cutout section in the same direction as the flange. A slot extends along the ear and is in communication with an insert opening positioned in the laterally extending member adjacent to the cutout section. A junction box, for electrical cables, telephone cables, television cables, or the like, having a positioning screw may be readily inserted through the cutout section with the positioning screw engaging the slot to retain the junction box relative to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A conversion kit for use between a vehicle radio housing and a front trim panel, and adapting to the panel and radio as well as to an instrument panel that receives radio, the kit comprising(a) a mounting panel having an opening therethrough to receive a frontwardly projecting portion of the radio housing,(b) and a multiplicity of generally L-shaped brackets having first legs with attachments to edge portions of the mounting panel to project rearwardly from a plane defined by the mounting panel, the brackets having second legs spaced rearwardly from said plane and extending generally parallel thereto,(c) the mounting panel and said brackets consisting of a one-piece unit, attachments of said first legs to said mounting panel edge portions having reduced thickness relative to the thicknesses of the mounting plate edge portions and of the bracket first legs whereby selected brackets may be bent or cut to sever their attachments to the mounting plate so that remaining brackets may be employed to secure the mount

Abstract: The auto device mounting structure comprises bracket means consisting of a sleeve-shaped bracket member which defines a recess to receive an auto device inserted from the front end and a rear frame which defines a substantially opened extension of said recess terminating at an end plate. The end plate is provided with a projection extending rearward to engage a fixed member immovable with respect to a car so as to keep the rear frame from fluctuation or rotation due to vibration of the car.

Abstract: A plastic sleeve assembly and an air conditioning unit are disclosed for mounting the air conditioning unit in a through-the-wall application. The sleeve assembly includes flange members with screw holes therethrough and standoffs about the screw holes, such that the air conditioning unit, having an L-shaped sealing flange thereon, when inserted into the sleeve and fastened thereto, causes the standoff on the flange to be in compression and not tension as the standoff makes contact with the L-shaped sealing flange when a fastener secures the air conditioner in the sleeve.

Abstract: The auto device mounting structure includes a sleeve-shaped bracket means adapted to receive an auto device and to be fixed to an instrument panel behind an aperture. The mounting structure comprises plural grooves formed in the outer case of the auto device which are elongated laterally and are spaced in the back and forth direction, and a slide plate having engagement claws slidably engageable with the grooves and fixture claws slidably and fixedly engageable with semi-sheltered cuts of the bracket means slide plate, which is conjoined with the auto device by engagement of the engagement claws with selected one of the grooves and fitted to the bracket means by engagement of the fixture claws with the semi-sheltered cuts, is slid laterally so as to fixedly engage the fixture claws with the semi-sheltered cuts, thereby mounting the auto device in the bracket means at a selectively inserted position with respect to the instrument panel.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a fan or similar device to the ceiling of a building or mobile home, the invention also includes methods for installation of the apparatus and encompasses related embodiments of the apparatus. The several apparatus embodiments of the invention find utility within differing environments within which the apparatus is to be installed, certain of the embodiments being particularly useful for mounting a fan to the ceiling of a mobile home or the like and certain other embodiments being configured to facilitate mounting within the structural confines of standard building structures having one or more levels. In an embodiment useful for buildings having clearance above ceiling joists, the invention comprises an elongated bar configured to fit over upper surfaces of adjacent joists and to suspend an electrical outlet box beneath the bar with the fan being supported on a hook or double prong mounting bracket.

Abstract: Protective device for preventing the theft of radios, tape decks and other appliances from unattended vehicles by concealing the presence of the appliance from view by a thief looking through a window of the vehicle.

Abstract: For the purpose of fastening instruments in an opening in a front panel or switchboard, connectors are provided which have tongue parts which are inserted from the rear into corresponding grooves along the side edges of the casing of each instrument. A cover plate projecting laterally beyond the casing abuts from the outside against the edge of the opening and the connectors press from the interior against the front panel or switchboard and pull the casing backwardly. The locking between the tongue parts and the grooves is effected by anchoring parts, preferably rows of teeth which are adapted to snap resiliently into one another and which act in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A control panel is provided for a household appliance which includes a clock-timer lens which is effectively sealed to the rear of the control panel assembly. The integral clock-timer lens and control panel combine to prevent the infiltration of soil into the face of the clock-timer. The assembly is simple to clean without soil particles dropping into the face of the clock-timer.

Abstract: A two-piece metal clamping shell for electric cigar lighters of the type employed in automobiles and other vehicles wherein a socket is carried in an aperture of the vehicle dashboard or other panel and an igniting unit or plug is receivable in the socket. The clamping shell includes a cylindrical body member which encircles the cigar lighter socket and which is adapted to secure the latter in its operative position. The body member of the shell is disposed behind the dashboard, and retains the socket by its engagement with the rear surface of the dash. The socket has a threaded portion at its inner end, and a similarly threaded clamp ring is applied thereto with the said body member being disposed between it and the dashboard's rear surface. The clamp ring has a peripheral nest portion adapted to centralize the body member with respect to the socket, and is capable of being tightened on the socket so as to secure the latter in place.

Abstract: A clamping device for removably attaching a transducer of the probe type to a gage comprises a block having a first end attached to the body of the gage and a second end spaced slightly therefrom, with a tunnel between the two ends aligned with a matching tunnel through the gage body. The gage body tunnel closely surrounds the tubular stem of the gage, while the block tunnel is slightly radially spaced therefrom. A clamping bolt draws the second end down into engagement with the gage body, which creates an axial misalignment of the tunnels to bring the block tunnel wall into clamping engagement with the probe, the misalignment and clamping force controlled by the spacing of the second end.

Abstract: A mounting for a windshield wiper pivot shaft on a vehicle cowl panel includes a transmission having a housing defining a base surface and a tower projecting from the base surface, a bore through the tower for rotatably supporting the pivot shaft, a rectangular aperture in the cowl panel having a pivot edge, a circular aperture in the cowl panel overlapping the rectangular aperture, a lip on the housing at one end of the base surface, and protuberances on the housing on an imaginary circle having a radius corresponding to but slightly larger than the radius of the circular aperture. The transmission is mounted on the cowl panel by inserting the tower through the overlapped apertures, hooking the lip on the pivot edge, and pivoting the housing toward the cowl panel so that the protuberances engage the circular aperture in interference fit fashion to remove all clearance between the transmission and the cowl panel when the base surface abuts the cowl panel.

Abstract: A fastening insert adapted to be molded into the wall of a plastic container in order to provide a flat, fluid-tight sealing surface on the outer surface of the wall. The insert comprises a rigid annular base and a rigid rib which extends axially outward from the base. A plurality of threaded connectors are provided on the insert. The rigid rib and base prevent the plastic material from shrinking and sagging around the connectors during the plastic curing process.

Abstract: A cover for an air vent opening in a building comprising a generally rectangular housing portion have a central panel, side and end walls, and provided with a mounting peripheral flange formed by side and end flanges extending in a plane substantially parallel with the plane of the central panel portion of the vent enclosure part of the cover. The end flanges are provided with keyways having round portions and narrower slot portions through the end flanges along a latching surface in each of the flanges which is an inclined plane providing a flange thickness greater along the slotted than along the round portions of the keyways. The cover is held in place by screws fitting through the keyways and wedged with the latch surfaces on the end flanges of the cover by moving the cover laterally.

Abstract: The device (20) for fixing to a panel (14) a flexible conduit (12) in which a control cable (10) is housed and able to slide, comprises a cable fitting (22) joined to the conduit (12) and intended to be received in an opening (15) of the panel (14), the fitting (22) having an abutment surface (30) intended to bear against one face (15) of the panel (14), the end (24) of the conduit (12) extending beyond the free end (28) of the fitting (22) which extends on the other face (17) of the panel (14).The fitting (22) is provided with gripping means (40) whose jaws (42, 44), when tightened, are capable of pressingly engaging frictionally the outer surface (25) of the conduit (12) to immobilize the latter axially relative to the fitting (22), the latter (22) also being provided with clamping means (50) able to cause the tightening of the jaws (42, 44).

Abstract: A vandal-resistant and tamper-proof security mirror assembly. The mirror is particularly useful for installation in a prison cell and is not removable from the viewing side thereof but is removable and replaceable from the back of the mounting surface such as from a pipe chase. The mirror assembly is held in a pan which is held behind an opening of the mounting surface.

Abstract: In devices for mounting electrical devices, in particular switch, command or signal devices on a plate, like a bottom plate of a switch box or an assembly plate of a switch box or switch board of the type with at least one mounting bar for the devices disposed parallel to the plate as well as with two vertically-extending supports mounted on the plate for each mounting bar and with screw connections between the supports and the mounting bar, the difficulty exists that it is hard to reach the screw connections between the supports and the mounting bars, because of tight space conditions due to a tight arrangement of the devices relative to each other and due to the wiring which leads to the devices.

Abstract: A heavy duty expansible junction box hanger assembly adapted for installation from beneath a ceiling through a junction-box aperture in the ceiling without complete prior removal of a previously installed light-weight hanger assembly. The portion of the light-weight hanger directly above the aperture is cut away, and the heavy duty hanger is maneuvered through the aperture to a position above the light-weight hanger. A pair of feet on each end of the heavy duty hanger straddle the light-weight hanger and rest on the upper ceiling surface, aligning the heavy duty hanger parallel to the ceiling, after which joist engagement means on the hanger assembly are expanded into biting contact with the joists.

Abstract: A conversion kit having the necessary parts for purposes of mounting a radio or similar accessory in the cavity in the dash board of various automobiles. A mounting frame is provided having a front panel to which the radio or other accessory can be attached. The mounting frame is provided with brackets and openings or slots in both sides or the top and the ends whereby brackets can be adjusted into desired positions so that the mounting will accommodate to whatever mounting facilities or mounting holes are available in the cavity so that the mounting frame and mounting panel can accommodate to different cavities with the front panel in a substantially flush position with respect to the trim panel.

Abstract: A fan assembly has a main body support and a mounting member which are inclined at a predetermined angle thus permitting the fan assembly to be mounted either adjacent to the upper edge of a wall or in a corner of a ceiling. A rotating grill disperses a current of air over a relatively wide area. The main body support has a groove which accommodates a mating engageable member of the mounting member thus permitting the fan assembly to be securely mounted to a wall or a ceiling.

Abstract: An automotive instrument panel pad covering the instrument panel except for an opening formed therein, the pad being provided with a stepped portion which extends along the entire inner periphery of the pad and is interposed, adjacent to the margin of the opening, between the instrument panel and an outfit such as, for example, cluster lid mounted in such a manner as to cover the opening. With this construction, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of noise which would otherwise result from interference between the instrument panel and the cluter lid. It is also possible to realize an improved outward appearance.

Abstract: Accurate alignment of mating electrical connectors on avionic racking equipment is provided by a first circular alignment projection and a second alignment projection toleranced along at least one line for mating with alignment apertures in the electrical connector.

Abstract: An electrical wiring box arrangement particularly adapted for mounting on a metal support structure such as a U-shaped or I-shaped metal dry-wall stud includes an L-shaped mounting bracket with deformable leg portions and a wiring box. The wall structure of the box is provided with attachment tabs and the bracket with a number of correspondingly positioned tab-receiving openings which permit flush mounting of the wiring box arrangement with a variety of thicknesses of dry-wall panel.The legs of the mounting bracket are easily deformed by hand around the flanges of the metal stud permitting the mounting of the wiring box arrangement to either side of the stud and to metal studs of a variety of depths.

Abstract: A mounting ring is suited for installation in an opening in a wall or ceiling to provide support thereat for a device, such as a sensor. The ring includes an annular frame with a pair of deformable retaining tabs extending therefrom for manual deformation into retaining engagement with the inner surface of the wall or ceiling. Centering tabs may aid in centering the ring about the opening. One or more antirotation tabs may extend from the frame into the wall or ceiling to prevent rotation of the mounting ring. One or more support tabs on the frame are sized and positioned to longitudinally support a tubular device extending within the opening in the ceiling or wall. The device may be provided with a complementary supporting surface or shoulder. Conveniently, the device is rotated about its longitudinal axis to bring its supporting surface into supported alignment with that of the mounting ring.

Abstract: A quick mounting system for panel mounted devices is disclosed in which a front mounting flange carries captive screw means which cooperates with thread engagement means in a base to be mounted on the back of the panel. The thread engagement means comprises a resilient wire form having at least one leg positioned and biased to engage the threads. A ramp surface in the base permits the leg to be deflected by linear insertion force on the screw means, but prevents withdrawal thereof except by rotation.

Abstract: A fixture supporting clip for mounting a recessed light fixture in a ceiling panel is disclosed. The clip includes a supporting leg and a clamping leg connected by a hinge. A retaining flange extends from each of the supporting leg and clamping leg. A light fixture can be mounted in a ceiling panel by passing a fastener, such as a metal screw, through a wall of the fixture and into the supporting clip so as to draw the supporting leg and clamping leg together to hold the fixture secure.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle part and fitting structure therefore includes a cover for covering a fastener such as screw so that the sharp end of the fastener does not damage the lining or insulation of electric wiring of the vehicle. The cover is rotatably attached to the vehicle parts and is movable during installation of the part onto the vehicle panel in order to permit the part to be attached to the vehicle panel. The cover mainly comprises two plain sections connected with each other at a right angle, one of which is positioned over the top of fastener to serve as a cover and the other of which engages part of the vehicle panel so as to hold the cover in position covering the end of the fastener.

Abstract: A pressure gauge having a rotatably secured Bourdon tube, and a dial plate arcuately displaceable for effecting zero calibration of the gauge includes a rotationally presettable key for registered placement within a key-slotted receptacle in which the gauge is to be utilized. Keying is provided by a simulated Y-shaped washer mounted in an annular groove on the gauge stem and arcuately secured post-calibration at a predetermined angular setting from a reference point on the gauge dial.

Abstract: An attachment means for an article disposed in a panel opening, which attachment means is provided with a ring which fits with clearance about the portion of the article projecting through the panel and which is fitted with circumferentially spaced clamping elements axially adjustable relative to the ring and operative adjacent the inner edge of the ring and with adjusting elements for defining the axial position of the clamping ring relative to the rear wall of the panel.