Abstract: In an aspect, there is provided an elastic ring-based ornament making device for constructing an elastic ring-based ornament that includes at least one elastic ring and a plurality of ornamental members positioned thereon. The elastic ring-based ornament making device includes an elastic ring support including a plurality of extension arms which are movable between retracted and extended positions. When the arms are retracted, the elastic ring support supports the at least one elastic ring in a first state. When the arms are extended, the elastic ring support supports the at least one elastic ring in a second state. The at least one elastic ring is stretched more in the second state than in the first state. The arms when extended are spaced from one another sufficiently to permit mounting of the ornamental members on the at least one elastic ring between the arms.

Abstract: A clamping and locking device that uses two main parts. The two parts are connected by an axle, which acts as a fulcrum. The assembled clamp has jaws that meet together on one end of the assembled parts. There is a multi-radius latching system on the inside of the handle arms located on the other side of the axle. The handle arms may be straight or curved. The ends of the handle arms can be straight, or have hooks, ring-holes, hand-grips, or an assortment of other useful end-of-handle designs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting device for a lockup mechanism between a transmission and a shift cable, which comprises a pliers body, wherein an upper end of the pliers body is arranged with a positioning member used for positioning a lockup piece, an upper end of the positioning member is provided with a barb portion fitting with the lockup piece, a push rod movable along the lengthwise direction of the pliers body is arranged at the bottom side of the positioning member, a handle is rotatably mounted on the lateral portion of the pliers body, the handle is connected to the push rod by means of a connecting element, and the handle can be rotated about the pliers body to cause the push rod to perform extending and retracting movements along the lengthwise direction of the pliers body.

Abstract: Pliers for cleaning a welding gun nozzle include a right and left handle. The right handle is configured to operate a top left gripping end and a bottom right nozzle cleaner. The left handle is configured to operate a top right gripping end and a bottom left nozzle cleaner. The right handle are hingedly fixed together about a connection point. When the left handle and the right handle are closed, the top left gripping end and the top right gripping end are configured to squeeze together and the bottom right nozzle cleaner and the bottom left nozzle cleaner are configured to spread apart. And, when the left handle and the right handle are opened, the top left gripping end and the top right gripping end are configured to spread apart and the bottom right nozzle cleaner and the bottom left nozzle cleaner are configured to come together.

Abstract: A device includes a first arm having a first rotating member including a first gear coupled thereto and a first rotation imparting member fixed thereto, a second arm pivotally coupled to the first arm at proximal ends of the first arm and the second arm, the second arm having a second rotating member including a second gear coupled thereto and a second rotation imparting member fixed thereto, wherein when the first arm and the second arm are brought towards each other, the first rotation imparting member engages with the second gear to cause the second rotating member to rotate in a first direction, and the second rotation imparting member engages with the first gear to cause the first rotating member to rotate in a second direction, opposite the first direction.

Abstract: Two-stage pincers as hand-operated tools, especially multifunctional wrenches automatically switching between two stages and having a large-opening jaw and a high clamping force, comprising: a first main structure (1), a second main structure (2), a handle (3), a pawl (4), a first pin (5), a second pin (6), a first connecting rod (7), a second connecting rod (8), a first stop nut (9), a second stop nut (10), a first preloaded spring (11), a second preloaded spring (12), a supporting spring (13), a small pin (15), a second small pin (14), a third pin (18), a fourth pin (16) and a fifth pin (17). The two-stage pincers overcome problems of the existing hand-operated tools, i.e. wide varieties, inconvenience to carry and low efficiency.

Abstract: A pin tool member and clip installation system including the same is disclosed herein. The pin tool member and the clip installation system are configured to facilitate the installation of a clip member on a shaft. The pin tool member includes a body portion with a tapered section and a cylindrical section, the cylindrical section being attached to the tapered section at a largest diameter portion of the tapered section, the cylindrical section having a substantially constant diameter that is generally equal to the diameter of the pin tool member at the largest diameter portion of the tapered section; and a shaft engagement portion attached to the body portion of the pin tool member, the shaft engagement portion configured to substantially align a longitudinal axis of the body portion with a central axis of a shaft. The clip installation system includes the pin tool member and a tubular pusher member.

Abstract: This invention is an interchangeable hand tool device for surgical and other applications. The device includes an adjustable, interchangeable first jaw; an adjustable, interchangeable second jaw; a base to which the first and second jaws are attached; a central pivot about which one or both jaws can rotate; an interchangeable first handle connected to the base; an interchangeable second handle connected to the base.

Abstract: Rolling bearings and housings for the same are disclosed. The rolling bearing may include an inner ring having a first raceway, an outer ring having a second raceway, having two end faces and an outer lateral surface, and comprising a plurality of rolling bodies. The outer lateral surface of the outer ring may be surrounded by a sleeve, which has at least one lug, pointing away from the outer ring and a first end face of the two end faces, for forming the axial position retention of the rolling bearing in an installed position.

Abstract: Methods and tools are provided for pressing a ring seal into a component. In one method, a tool is anchored to the component. The tool includes a first aperture which extends along an axis. The first aperture is coaxial with a second aperture in the component. The ring seal is pushed axially through the first aperture towards the component, where the tool radially compresses the ring seal as the ring seal moves axially towards the component. The radially compressed ring seal is pressed into the second aperture using the tool.

Abstract: A pliers switchable for use with external snap-rings and internal snap-rings. The pliers has a first member with V-shape track, a second member with an aperture, and a switch mechanism. The second member and the switch mechanism are translatable along the V-shape track, and the switch mechanism is configured to engage and disengage the first and second members in and out of a “locked” position.

Abstract: A spring damper includes a split ring body. The split ring body defines a center and a circular gap separating opposed first and second end portions of the split ring body. The first and second end portions are connected by a split ring body segment that is evenly spaced from the center. At least one of the first and second end portions is unevenly spaced from the center in relation to the segment that is evenly spaced with respect to the center.

Abstract: Clipper for lemons and other fruits. The clipper can have a pair of operating arms, a pivot assembly for the operating arms, a lower central open-position abutment mechanism, hand grips with adjustable and alternative left and right-hand strap mounting, and an out-of-the-way abutment arrangement to define a clipper open position. The pivot assembly can include a dust-free rotation structure and an out-of-the-way torsion spring. Gripping handles for clippers and the like are also disclosed.

Abstract: An adjustable height trailer hitch may include a shank portion configured and adapted to be installed into a hitch receiver. The hitch may further include a drop bar extending downwardly from the shank portion. The drop bar may further include a plurality of pin receiving holes formed in the drop bar. The hitch may further include a ball support member having a locking pin disposed in a locking-pin bore and an actuator pin disposed in an actuator bore. The hitch may further include a locking ring disposed in an annular groove of a cylindrical sidewall of the actuator bore. The locking ring may prevent backout of the actuator pin.

Abstract: A tool aligns a snap-ring with a sink-flange tailpiece of a garbage disposal, and is used to slide the ring up along the tailpiece outer surface to a groove. The tool expands the snap-ring, prior to installation on the tailpiece, by an expansion mechanism, to a diameter that is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the tailpiece. The tool receives a stack of conventional disposal components on the tool top end, so the user with one hand can raise the tool and the stack to the tailpiece, and the fingers and thumb of the one hand can push the expanded snap-ring upward to reach and snap into the groove. The expansion mechanism may be a tapered tool bottom end, an expander tab, and/or an adaptation wherein the tool is reduced in diameter to fit inside a relaxed snap-ring and then increased in diameter to expand the snap-ring.

Abstract: Various embodiments include approaches for installing a flow sleeve relative to a gas turbine transition piece. Some embodiments include an apparatus for coupling a gas turbine transition piece with a flow sleeve, the installation apparatus having: a radially inner ring; a plurality of expander segments extending radially outward from the radially inner ring, the plurality of expander segments each having an axially ramped segment sized to gradually expand the flow sleeve to couple with the gas turbine transition piece as the flow sleeve is moved along the plurality of expander segments; and a circumferentially disposed space separating each pair of adjacent expander segments in the plurality of expander segments.

Abstract: A pair of circlip pliers includes two handles, two jaws and two switching boards. The handles are symmetrical to a longitudinal axis and are arranged at a horizontal interval. The jaws are symmetrical in shape, are mounted between the handles, abut each other, and are pivotally connected with the handles. The switching boards are respectively and pivotally connected with the handles. The pair of circlip pliers can be applied as an expanding type circlip plier or a squeezing type circlip plier to allow a user to change the state of the pair of circlip pliers for different purposes.

Abstract: A C-clip tool includes a first part and a second part. A first arm and a second arm are connected between the first and second parts. The second part has a reception hole and a rod is located at the mediate portion of the reception hole. Two enlarged holes are located on two ends of the reception hole and communicate with the reception hole. A resilient plate is located in the reception hole and two pillars are connected to the resilient plate. A push member has a block which optionally contacts one of the two pillars. Two operation members are respectively connected to the first and second arms. The operation members are replaceable to operate on different sizes of C-clips.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multipurpose pliers including a pivot section (20), a handle section (30) connected to the pivot section (20) on one direction, and a pair of lever sections (10A, 10B) connected to the pivot section (20) on an opposite direction to the one direction, wherein the lever sections (10A, 10B) include a split ring insertion part (11), the split ring insertion part (11) includes a bottom support portion (11B) protruding in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (L-axis) of the multipurpose pliers at an end of a direction facing away from the pivot section on one (10A) of the pair of lever sections, a tapered portion (11A) extending in the perpendicular direction from top of the bottom support portion (11B) and gradually narrowing to a tip, a convex forming portion (11C) formed on a side surface toward the pivot section of the tapered portion (11A) and the bottom support portion (11B), a concave forming portion (11 D) formed at an end of the other (10B) of the pair of lever

Abstract: A remote manipulator of a tool has a body provided with a fixed jaw and a slide provided with a mobile jaw able to be displaced linearly, actuators located at a distance and coupled to the tool via a cable integral with a side of the slide and sliding inside a flexible sheath having one end integral with the body. The actuators have two arms each associated respectively to a handle and able to be separated angularly from each other by rotation about an axis by a value such that the distance between their free ends is at least equal to the maximum linear displacement of the slide bearing the mobile jaw, when the two handles are brought close to one another.

Abstract: An electric motor includes an insert member situated within an insert bore formed in a rotor in order to adjust a balance of the rotor. The insert member has a body part provided with a cutout portion in a part of its circumference to define a gap extending therebetween. The insert member also has a pair of inner protrusions protruding radially inwardly from the opposite side edges of the gap. The size of the gap is determined such that the gap is not closed when the insert member elastically deforms and as a result, the outer diameter of the insert member becomes smaller than the diameter of the insert bore.

Abstract: A C-type pliers contains a body, two positioning members, and two working shafts. The body is comprises of two clamping handles pivoted together so as to form a pressing end and a working end, the two clamping handles have the two working shafts, and each clamping handle has a hole communicating with an orifice of the clamping handle. Each working shaft includes a recessed neck, and each positioning member includes a peg pivoted in the hole, and the peg has an arcuate fixing section driven by the peg which is rotated so as to insert into the orifice and to retain with the recessed neck of the each working shaft. The peg has a flat releasing section, such that when the peg is rotated so that the flat releasing section faces to the recessed neck of the each working shaft, the each working shaft is released from the peg.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a snap ring pliers. As to the entire structure of the present invention, a lock member is simply turned to control gripping members to hold or release deformation of a snap ring. The lock member is turned for a stop of a limit member to hold against the upper surface of an elastic plate to block a hook portion from moving upward, so that the elastic plate can be made with a thinner plate. The hook portion is flexibly held by teeth of a ratchet rail. A lower protrusion of the elastic plate is held by an upper protrusion of the lock member with less resistance. This enhances the lock member to be turned in a labor-saving or flexible way.

Abstract: Pliers for C-shaped lock rings include a holding unit and a clamping unit. The holding unit is composed of two handles and a control portion. The clamping unit comprises two identical clamping members and a positioning disk. When the control portion is released to engage with the positioning slot to lock the handle; when the control portion is pushed to disengage with the positioning slot, the handle rotate around the center shaft corresponding to the rotations of the clamping unit, such that the clamping members can be open or closed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a body, a driver, a plurality of shafts, and a plurality of arms. The body is configured for insertion into a component and the driver is adapted for movement relative to the body. The plurality of shafts extend through the body and are connected to the plurality of arms. The tool is configured such that contact by the driver against the shaft rotates the plurality of shafts to pivot the plurality of arms.

Abstract: An anti-siphon installation assembly includes a spring, a retainer clip mounted on the spring, the retainer clip including a support surface adapted to support an anti-siphon device thereon, and a locator clip mounted on the spring, the locator clip including an outwardly extending arm adapted to contact the upper surface of a fuel filler neck opening.

Abstract: A tool is provided. The tool includes a handle, a base, and a plurality of members. The base is attached to the handle. The plurality of members is affixed to the base at one end. Each of the plurality of members is capable of movement in a substantially lateral direction. Further, the plurality of members is configured to change a diameter of a snap ring from a first diameter to a second diameter based on the movement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for assembling a securing ring. The tool comprises two adjusting limbs which are connected to each other in a rotary joint and each free end of which has gripping means for engaging into an assembly opening of the securing ring. The tool further comprises a spindle drive provided between the adjusting limbs for changing the distance between the adjusting limbs. According to the invention, the rotary joint is arranged on the adjusting limb ends opposite the free ends, and the spindle drive is arranged between the rotary joint and the free ends of the adjusting limbs.

Abstract: A hand held instrument is provided in one embodiment in a kit for use in positioning a constraining ring of an acetabular liner system and includes a shaft including a first coupling member, and a plurality of heads, each of the plurality of heads including (i) a base configured to couple with the first coupling member and (ii) a pair of resilient gripper arms, each of the pair of resilient gripper arms defining a constraining ring reception area having a size different from the constraining ring reception area defined by the pair of gripper arms of each of the other of the plurality of heads.

Abstract: A snap ring attachment includes a guide cylinder (40) defining a guide path (41) having a region of a supply port side of a snap ring exhibiting a circular section and a region of an exit side of the snap ring exhibiting an oval section and continuously varying from the circular section to the oval section, so as to guide the snap ring toward an attachment groove, a posture changing and pressing mechanism (50) provided in the guide cylinder for pressing the snap ring supplied in an upright state vertical to the extending direction of the guide path while being radially contracted, to tiltingly move it, then again erect it, and press it while changing its posture to be pushed into the attachment groove, and a driving mechanism (60) for exerting driving force to generate pressing force in the posture changing and pressing mechanism.

Abstract: A hand tool which features a self-aligning recessed seating feature for easy installation of retaining clips onto the groove of the shank of mining and trenching picks. The location and orientation toward the first end of the body of the tool of the recessed seating feature allows for easy installation from either the left or right side of the holder. The tool includes two prongs located at the same end of the tool as the recessed seating feature. The end surfaces of the two prongs correspond in shape and/or orientation to the contact surfaces of a retaining clip to improve removal of retaining clips from the groove of the shank of mining and trenching picks.

Abstract: A removal tool includes a staking unit configured to deform a circlip located at a bore of an apparatus when the removal tool is pushed into the bore, and a spring fork unit configured to push a ferrule ring located at the bore when the removal tool is pushed into the bore.

Abstract: An air hose removal device for removing a hose from a push-to-connect (quick connect push-in) fitting comprises a first lever arm and a second lever arm. The device comprises a generally planar rigid upper fork located on a second lever arm anterior end having a “V” shaped notch. The device comprises a generally planar rigid lower fork mount located on a second lever arm anterior end having a slot that runs longitudinally with respect to the plane of operation of the first lever arm and the second lever arm. The device comprises a rigid lower fork attachment with a “V” shaped notch and a threaded stud located on a lower fork attachment bottom surface that further comprises a mated internally threaded knob. The lower fork attachment comprises a monolithic “vee” block located on a lower fork attachment top surface having a groove located in the “vee” block top surface.

Abstract: A non-friction, interlocking fastener with a bolt that is locked into a retainer incorporating an integral spring with limited compression and which is axially constrained to prevent non-linear movement.

Abstract: The invention relates to mounting of a stack of Belleville springs about a shaft. The individual springs of the stack are first positioned over the shaft. A jig is then placed over the shaft and the springs and has at least one axially extending pressure bar that is radially inwardly biased to urge the inner circumferences of all the springs into contact with axially aligned points on the surface of the shaft. The springs are then compressed using a compression element while they are still urged by the pressure bar against the shaft. Finally, to retain the springs on the shaft and maintain the springs in compression, a split retaining clip is pressed onto to the shaft until it engages in a groove.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of installing an elastomeric element onto a tubular. The method includes, positioning the elastomeric element onto a radially expandable member, radially expanding the radially expandable member and the elastomeric element installed thereon, positioning a tubular coaxially with the radially expandable member, and axially urging the elastomeric element off the radially expandable member thereby allowing the elastomeric element to be positioned coaxially about an outer perimetrical surface of the tubular.

Abstract: Snap ring pliers include first and second pivotal levers wherein the first lever has a first jaw and a first handle and the second lever has a second jaw and a second handle; a biasing member interconnecting the handles; and a ratchet mechanism comprising a curved ratchet rack having one end secured to an end of the second handle and the other end proximate an end of the first handle; a sliding member secured to the end of the first handle and comprising a projection at one end, and a channel with the other end of the ratchet rack moveably disposed therein; a lock member having one end pivotably secured to the projection and comprising a protrusion at the other end; and a pawl member on the lock member and having one end secured onto the projection, the pawl member comprising a lock hole with the protrusion locked therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to mounting of a stack of Belleville springs about a shaft. The individual springs of the stack are first positioned over the shaft. A jig is then placed over the shaft and the springs and has at least one axially extending pressure bar that is radially inwardly biased to urge the inner circumferences of all the springs into contact with axially aligned points on the surface of the shaft. The springs are then compressed using a compression element while they are still urged by the pressure bar against the shaft. Finally, to retain the springs on the shaft and maintain the springs in compression, a split retaining clip is pressed onto to the shaft until it engages in a groove.

Abstract: A tire ring tool used in connection with a lock ring and a retaining ring for securing a tire on a rim, the ring tool including a handle and a working end extending from the handle adapted to manipulate the lock ring.

Abstract: Snap ring pliers include first and second pivotal levers wherein the first lever has a first jaw and a first handle and the second lever has a second jaw and a second handle; a biasing member interconnecting the handles; and a ratchet mechanism comprising a curved ratchet rack having one end secured to an end of the second handle and the other end proximate an end of the first handle; a sliding member secured to the end of the first handle and comprising a projection at one end, and a channel with the other end of the ratchet rack moveably disposed therein; a lock member having one end pivotably secured to the projection and comprising a protrusion at the other end; and a pawl member on the lock member and having one end secured onto the projection, the pawl member comprising a lock hole with the protrusion locked therein.

Abstract: An anti-rotation wire lock for use in a piston to reduce rotation of the anti-rotation wire lock while seated inside a wrist pin lock groove of the piston. The anti-rotation wire lock includes a wire lock body which curls from a first end of the wire lock body and a second end which extends in a direction out of a plane defined by the curled wire lock body. In addition, wire lock tools are disclosed for inserting and removing the anti-rotation wire lock.

Abstract: A method and a jig for mounting of a stack of Belleville springs about a shaft. The individual springs of the stack are first positioned over the shaft. A jig is then placed over the shaft and the springs and has at least one axially extending pressure bar that is radially inwardly biased to urge the inner circumferences of all the springs into contact with axially aligned points on the surface of the shaft. The springs are then compressed using a compression element while they are still urged by the pressure bar against the shaft. Finally, to retain the springs on the shaft and maintain the springs in compression, a split retaining clip is pressed onto to the shaft until it engages in a groove.

Abstract: A clamp of an anti-vibration spring includes a pipe body and a sheathing element fixed to an end the pipe body. Another end of the pipe body is fixed to a covering element. The sheathing element is passed through the external periphery of the pipe body. The pipe body includes a screw rod screwed at the moving element, and an end of the screw rod is protruded from an end of the covering element and fixed at a driving element. A connecting element between the sheathing element and the moving element positions the sheathing element and the moving element. Each sheathing element has a connecting portion including a transversal slot, two clamping disc, and an insert portion on the clamping disc connected to the transversal slot and fixed by a positioning element. By turning the driving element, the anti-vibration spring is compressed or released between the two clamping discs.

Abstract: A snap ring installation tool includes a finger gripping portion, a middle portion which is generally integral with the finger gripping portion, an arcuate open cylindrical portion, having an interior surface and a predetermined radius of curvature matching that of the snap ring. The snap ring installation tool may be used to install a snap ring of a clothes dryer hose, an attachment ring of a garbage disposal or other application.

Abstract: A pair of pliers that is switchable between first and second mode, the pair of pliers comprises a handle assembly including a pair of hand grips pivotally connected to each other and two connected ends respectively extending from the pair of hand grips; a jaw assembly, which is installed onto the connected ends and adapted to couple to a ring, including a plate having a slider rail and two first jaws joined together, with each first jaw having a channel and a pin which is disposed in and slideable along the channel; and a drive member, which is provided between the first jaws and operable between an original position and a moveable position, including a positioning shaft slideably disposed along the slider rail of the plate.

Abstract: A hose clamp compression tool for engaging and compressing opposed or opposite end tangs of a hose clamp includes a first fixed plate and jaw and a second fixed plate spaced from the first fixed plate and jaw. The first and second plates are mounted on rails with a sliding plate and jaw also mounted on the rails and positioned between the fixed plates. The sliding plate is rotatably adjustable in spacing from the one fixed plate by means of a threaded rod journaled to the fixed plates and threaded to the sliding plate. The jaws each include both a transverse slot cooperative with an end tang of a band type hose clamp and a channel extending from the slot for engagement with the end tang of a ring or wire type hose clamp thereby enabling use of the tool for either a band type or a wire type hose clamp.

Abstract: A snap ring attachment according to the present invention includes a guide cylinder (40) defining a guide path (41) having a region of a supply port side of a snap ring exhibiting a circular section and a region of an exit side of the snap ring exhibiting an oval section and continuously varying from the circular section to the oval section, so as to guide the snap ring toward an attachment groove, a posture changing and pressing mechanism (50) provided in the guide cylinder for pressing the snap ring supplied in an upright state vertical to the extending direction of the guide path while being radially contracted, to tiltingly move it, then again erect it, and press it while changing its posture to be pushed into the attachment groove, and a driving mechanism (60) for exerting driving force to generate pressing force in the posture changing and pressing mechanism.

Abstract: An expansion tool is provided for manipulating a snap ring, comprising a handle defining a longitudinal axis, and a shaft connected with the handle along the longitudinal axis. The shaft is connected with the handle along the longitudinal axis. The shaft defines a front planar face disposed in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. A wedge extends from the shaft to a tip, and includes a first surface in substantial alignment with an outer surface of the shaft and a second opposing planar surface disposed in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the front planar face. The wedge further includes opposing engagement surfaces that each taper from the front planar face to the tip at an angle in a range of approximately 2 to 5 degrees. The engagement surfaces are tapered in a configuration to engage and expand a gap of the snap ring.

Abstract: The installation kit is used to install a garbage disposer. The kit is used to apply a compressive force to the sink flange during installation of a plumbing element, such as a strainer assembly, and also to support the motor/chopping assembly. The kit facilitates fast and safe installation of the garbage disposer by a single installer.

Abstract: Snap ring pliers include a first section having a first jaw portion with a first outer end and a first tip projecting outwardly from the first outer end, and a second section having a second jaw portion with a second outer end and a second tip projecting outwardly from the second outer end. The first tip opposes the second tip. A pivot pivotally couples the first section to the second section for movement of the first and second jaw portions between closed and open positions. The first and second tips are joined forming a tongue adapted to be received in a snap ring gap in the closed position of the first and second jaw portions, and the first and second tips are spaced apart and separated by a gap in the open position of the first and second jaw portions.