Abstract: A clamp assembly for connecting a rudder to an aquatic device having a body with a first end, a second end, a top and a bottom. A clamp having a screw connected to a pivot pin disposed within a clamp head is removably connected to the top of the body for selectively applying a clamping force on the body. The clamp handle in some bodies tapering to an end to allow placement within a retaining slot of a fin box.

Abstract: A top drive for well operations having a gearbox, a traction motor connected to the gearbox so that a motor shaft of the traction motor extends into the gearbox, a quill extending into the gearbox, a gear train positioned within the gearbox and mechanically connected between the traction motor shaft and the quill, and a connector positioned in the gear train, wherein in a coupled configuration the connector communicates torque through the gear train, and wherein in a decoupled configuration the connector does not communicate torque through the gear train. A method for operating a top drive by applying a first torque to a quill with two traction motors, disconnecting one of the traction motors from the quill, and applying a second torque less than 50% of the first torque to the quill with the non-disconnected traction motor.

Abstract: An accessory device is provided with one or more physical interlocks for mating with a slot provided along an accessory mounting track, or alternatively, with discrete physical mating interlocking features provided along an accessory mounting track, such as along opposing sides of the slot. In this way, the accessory device can be mounted along the slot in a lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track or perpendicularly or transversely to the lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track. When mounting in a lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track, the accessory device is prevented from moving along the accessory mounting track when sufficient frictional forces are applied. When mounting perpendicularly or transversely to the lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track, the interlocks mate with the interlocking features to prevent movement of the accessory device along the accessory mounting track.

Abstract: External fixation systems, and methods for immobilizing joints or fractured bones. An external fixation system may include one or more clamp assemblies connected to one or more rod assemblies at polyaxial joints. Each rod assembly may be length adjustable, and may include a one-way locking mechanism to provisionally lock the length of the rod assembly, and additional locking mechanisms to permanently lock the length of the rod assembly. The system may be deployed pre-assembled as a unit to immobilize a joint or fracture. Another external fixation system further includes a spanning member extending transverse to the rod assemblies. Two or more external fixation systems may be deployed in a stacked configuration on one set of bone pins to immobilize two joints and/or fractures. The systems may be provided in kits including guiding instrumentation, bone pins and pin clamping assemblies for connecting the bone pins to the external fixation systems.

Abstract: A clamping device is constructed and arranged to clamp two parts together. The clamping device includes an aligner constructed and arranged to bring the two parts in an aligned position with respect to each other, a clamp constructed and arranged to maintain the two parts in the aligned position, a disconnect constructed and arranged to guide the two parts away from the aligned position to a disconnected position, and an actuator constructed and arranged to convert an electrical current to kinetic energy. The aligner, the clamp, and the disconnect are constructed and arranged to be driven by the actuator.

Abstract: Solar panel array with a plurality of solar panels on support system attached at corners or off such corners for foundation structure needs and irregularities secured to roof by lag bolt with mount channel and flashing pre-assembled into mount by crimp for positive seal and mount riser height adjustable can include bilateral or quadrilateral mounts, a coupler seat to affix panel to mount and lateral movement seat for solar panel. An intercalative junctionpiece, nut, or washer has tines for grounding, a dissociation guide and flexture and keeps off the surface for association and perforation to clamp panel firmly via different clamps including wedge clamps, top restraints, lip end clamps, side support clamps, compression clamps, etc.

Abstract: A two stage quick-release structure includes a first tubing member, a second tubing member, a first pivoting portion, a first buckling portion, an elastic hook and a safety fastener. When the user assembles the foldable bicycle for bicycling, the first tubing member is rotated to connect with the second tubing member via the first pivoting portion, so that the elastic hook correspondingly buckles with the first buckling portion to form a first stage buckle; then, the safety fastener is rotated to correspondingly buckle with the elastic hook so as to form a second stage buckle. The two stage buckle contributes the assembling of the foldable bicycle with ease and convenience. Furthermore, via the two stage buckle structures, the connection between the front bicycle frame body and the rear bicycle frame body are tightly secured.

Abstract: A slidable clip (100) for mounting on a stud (101), the slidable clip comprising a hollow block (102) with one or more horizontal resile hook (103 103?) protruded from surface of the hollow block. A slidable block (104) with one or more slot (105) located on surface of the slidable block and one or more vertical resile hook (106 106?) protruded from surface of the slidable block, wherein the slidable block slides inside the hollow block to form an axial hole (107) which is through the hollow block and the slidable block such that when the slidable clip is mounted on the stud through the axial hole, the horizontal resile hook hooks at a desired location on to the slot and the vertical resile hook hooks at a desired location on to the stud.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a folding device with locking mechanism for connecting components which is intended for a bicycle and has, on one side, a swing-action articulation and, on the other side, a locking mechanism which contains a locking assembly, which is connected in a rotatable manner to a supporting element and is braced against a curved clamping surface of a clamping element arranged on the opposite side, the clamping surface running eccentrically in relation to the axis of rotation of the locking assembly. The extended axis of rotation of the locking assembly, in the locked state of the folding device, is located within the circle described by the radius of curvature of the clamping surface, and this allows a large clamping displacement. An adjusting nut adjusts the pressure to which the clamping surface is subjected in the locked state by the locking assembly.

Abstract: A support system with a locking mechanism for positioning and securing electronic equipment. The support system includes a base, a riser coupled to the base, a support coupled to the riser and a locking mechanism positioned at a distal end of the riser. The locking mechanism includes a first block, a second block and a fastener. The first block has a first aperture, a first inclined surface and distal surface including a lip. The second block comprising a second aperture and a second inclined surface, wherein tightening the fastener slides the first block with respect to the second block, such that the first inclined surface wedges against the second inclined surface. Methods of locking a support to a riser using the locking mechanism.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a handpiece and a mountable attachment. The attachment includes a working head and a coupling member which is joined to the working head and connectable to the toothbrush handpiece by positive and/or frictional engagement. The attachment can be an attachment brush for dental cleansing, or for interproximal cleaning devices, such as gum massage heads or other attachment tools for performing similar tasks in the oral cavity. The coupling member is braced against the toothbrush handpiece, to provide a low to zero-play connection which accommodates production tolerances. At least one pivot lever or toggle joint is provided for clamping the coupling member upon the toothbrush handpiece.

Abstract: A mounting fixture for positioning a workpiece in a desired relationship with an apparatus including an articulation joint for coupling first and second tubular members in a desired angular relationship. The articulation joint includes a first end portion clamped to an interior surface of the first tubular member and a second end portion clamped to an interior surface of the second tubular member. First and second clamping members of the articulation joint are clamped together to prevent pivotable movement between a first articulation member and a second articulation member of the articulation joint.

Abstract: A belt fastening device for fastening a holder for a belt in a groove of a patient couch for an imaging device includes a slider that may be displaced relative to the holder of the belt fastening device from a first position in a first direction into a second position. The slider may be displaced in a second direction opposing the first direction from the second position into the first position.

Abstract: A control console for an electronic medical apparatus, such as a radiography apparatus, being designed to be mounted slidably on a transverse rail. The console includes a sealed housing with a transverse groove designed to be attached to the first rail, a jaw mounted movably on the housing between a position in which the first rail is clamped between the jaw and a rear face of the housing, in order to immobilize the housing with respect to the first rail, and a position of release of the housing, in which position the housing is able to be withdrawn from the first rail. Additionally, the jaw may be mounted movably on a deck, which is fixed on an outer face of the sealed housing.

Abstract: A track undercarriage link includes a bore for accommodating a pin. The bore may include an annular recess for accommodating part of a retaining ring. The pin may include a peripheral recess for accommodating part of the retaining ring as well. The retaining ring may include a strip that includes a first end and a second end. The strip may form at least one concentric ring with a gap disposed between the two ends. The gap may form a transition section that include a first section disposed adjacent the first end of the strip and a second section disposed adjacent the send end of the strip. A ramp may be disposed between the first and second sections. The ramp and the sections may enable a flathead screwdriver or other blunt object to be slid underneath the first or second end of the strip to facilitate removal of the retaining ring from the pin and therefore removal of the pin from the bore of the track undercarriage link.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle height adjustment apparatus that is mounted on the frame of a bicycle, for adjusting the height of a bicycle saddle. The bicycle saddle comprises a seat post that supports a bicycle saddle and is adapted to fit telescopically within the seat tube of a bicycle frame; a height adjustment mechanism mounted on the seat tube of a bicycle, for adjusting the saddle height; and a spring connected between the seat post and the height adjustment mechanism. Actuating the height adjustment mechanism enables a cyclist to safely and quickly adjust the height of a bicycle saddle while continuously operating said bicycle.

Abstract: A hitch for connecting a movable object to a rigid rod which includes a semi-rigid main substrate including a plurality of grooves, a flexible element fixedly formed over the main substrate including a first portion for gripping a rigid rod, a clamp connected to the first portion of the flexible element. The clamp includes a lever that couples the clamp to at least one of the plurality of grooves of the main substrate such that the first portion can grip the rigid rod.

Abstract: A longitudinal axial securing device for permanently securing a drive-train connection of a vehicle forms the longitudinal axial securing device as a coupling device, which includes at least one latching tooth. The latching tooth is capable of being inserted radially into the drive-train connection. For this purpose the coupling means includes a tooth support in addition to the at least one latching tooth, the at least one latching tooth being formed in one piece with the tooth support.

Abstract: A hitch for connecting a movable object to a rigid rod which includes a semi-rigid main substrate including a plurality of grooves, a flexible element fixedly formed over the main substrate including a first portion for gripping a rigid rod, a clamp connected to the first portion of the flexible element. The clamp includes a lever that couples the clamp to at least one of the plurality of grooves of the main substrate such that the first portion can grip the rigid rod.

Abstract: A stem assembly for a bicycle has a body, a clamp and a connecting device. The body is connected to the bicycle between a head tube and a handlebar and has a handlebar mount and a fork mount having two smooth recesses. The clamp is mounted in the body and around the head tube and has two jaws. Each jaw is curved and has a convex hemisphere corresponding to the smooth recesses of the fork mount to allow an angle of the stem assembly to be adjusted. The connecting device is connected to the fork mount of the body and the clamp and the head tube and has a cap, a spacer and a fastener. The cap is mounted on the fork mount. The spacer is mounted on the cap. The fastener is presses against the spacer and is connected to the head tube.

Abstract: A quick release assembly is provided to enable a user to easily attach and detach electronic equipment such as a flat panel monitor to an extension arm or other mounting device. One embodiment of the quick release assembly includes an adapter plate for connecting to the electronic equipment, a connecting plate for securing to the mounting device, and a release plate disposed between the adapter plate and the connecting plate. When fully assembled, the user can press a release mechanism on the release plate to disengage the release plate and the connecting plate from the adapter unit. After the release mechanism is pressed, the connecting plate can be slid off of the adapter plate. Unlike conventional devices, it is not necessary to remove or loosen hard to reach fasteners in order to disconnect the electronic device from the mounting device.

Abstract: A device for positioning and locking a head clamp in a selective position including a first arm, a second arm and a third arm. The third arm having a free end including both a spherical member carried in a socket and including a mounting tube and a gripping device to restrain movement of said spherical member. The head clamp includes a mounting post for insertion to said mounting tube wherein said mounting tube includes a releasable locking device for engaging and holding said mounting post against rotation and withdrawal of said mounting tube to prevent accidental release of the mounting post.

Abstract: A part positioner according to the present invention is used for fixing a part having a first pair of opposite portions extending along a mounting surface to the mounting surface by use of a clamping fixture. The part positioner includes a pressing member for pressing the part against the mounting surface with a clamping force of the clamping fixture. The pressing member includes a pressing portion (tapered projection) for pressing the first pair of opposite portions in opposite directions in a position apart from the clamping fixture, owing to a clamping operation of the clamping fixture.

Abstract: The inventive technology may relate to a retention apparatus (1) that in at least one embodiment comprises a compression sleeve element (2) established at least partially 5 around portions of a first elongated member (6) that telescopes from a larger elongated member (8) in which it may nest. A relative motion obstruction element (4) may disallow only certain types of motion, e.g., rotational and axial, of the compression sleeve element relative to the elongated members around which it may be at least partially established. As it instead may be the compression enhancement element (3)—which may be used to generate a retaining compression force element—that prevents perpendicular displacement of the compression sleeve element, deactivation and effective disengagement of the compression enhancement element may allow for a quick removal of the compression sleeve element without requiring that it be slid off an end of either elongated member.

Abstract: A boat canopy mounting system having a front mounting assembly and a rear mounting assembly. The mounting system is able to secure boat canopies and other tops or sunshades to boat towers. The mounting system is further able to be employed on boat towers of varying configurations without any modifications. To accomplish this feature, the rear mounting assembly may include a plurality of clamp mounting locations such that an installer may selectively choose the clamp mounting locations to accommodate boat towers of varying design.

Abstract: An elongate flexible track is flexibly positionable from an initial straight configuration to a non-straight configuration having a horizontal, vertical or compound curvature in which it is lockable with locking elements. The track has a plurality of stud receiving components each being formed with a horizontal base wall having a longitudinal edge and a transverse edge, a side wall on a first side of the track and a side wall on a second side of the track, the side walls extending vertically from respective longitudinal edges of the base wall. The base and side walls define a space in which a stud end of an elongate stud can be mounted. Adjacent stud receiving components are joined by linking elements which include pivot elements about which the linking elements are adjustable in one or more directions. At least one locking elements passage is provided on each side of the track.

Abstract: A curved metal track for receiving a series of metal studs and forming a part of a curved metal wall. The track comprises a plurality of sections with each section being pivotally connected to an adjacent section. Structurally each section comprises a base plate having opposed first and second end portions. Formed in the first end portion is a slit or opening. The second end portion of each section is adapted to be inserted into the slit or opening of an adjacently disposed section. A pivot connector is utilized to pivotally connect the first end portion of one section with the second end portion of another section. There is also provided a pair of opposed stud tabs that extend normal to the base plate and which are adapted to be secured to the sides of a stud. By pivotally connecting the individual sections of the track, the track can be curved and accordingly can be configured to form a part of a curved metal wall.

Abstract: A foldable supporting framework comprises a retaining seat has an upper positioning sheet and a lower positioning sheet. At least one movable block is rotatably fixed to the upper and lower positioning sheets. There are at least two supporting posts; one supporting post being locked to the fixing threaded hole of the sealed side. Each of the other supporting posts is locked to the screw hole of a respective movable block. Thereby, at least two supporting posts are locked to the sealed side and the movable blocks. An axial rod is inserted into the upper positioning hole and the lower positioning hole of the retaining seat, and the axial rod is provided to lock other object. When the movable blocks rotate around the studs, each supporting post can be expanded so that all the supporting posts are aligned to reduce the volume of the supporting framework.

Abstract: The device of the present invention is a locking quick release device for allowing quick and easy release and adjustment to a bicycle seat and/or bicycle wheels, while still allowing the seat and/or wheels to lock to the bike frame when the quick release lever is in the closed position. The device includes a standard plug lock combined with the lever of the quick release device. In the closed position, the lock can be engaged with a key, securely locking the lever closed and the seat and/or the wheels to the bicycle frame.

Abstract: A structure of steplessly adjusting angle for a cymbal of the invention includes an upper rod for screwing a cymbal on its top, and a lower rod that is pivotally connected to the upper rod. Also, an appended portion is provided at one side of the head of the lower rod, and a bearing body can be inserted into the center of the appended portion so that the upper rod and the lower rod can be united. Besides, a clamping head designed to have two corresponding clamping portions is provided on the bottom of the upper rod. Also, a clamping slot is provided at top of the clamping head in the axial direction, and the clamping slot is bent laterally outwards to form an opening. The central hole of the clamping head is sleeved onto the appended portion of the lower rod so that the components ready to be combined horizontally can be united. Thus, the upper rod can achieve an effect of stepless angle fine-tuning, and the operation of spanner twisting will not be limited by the space.

Abstract: A modular headliner assembly (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) adapted to inflate away from a roof (18) of a vehicle (12) into a position between a side structure (16) of the vehicle and a vehicle occupant. The modular headliner assembly (10) also includes a headliner (36) for covering an interior portion (38) of the roof (18) and at least one support device (40) for supporting the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) and the headliner in the vehicle (12). The support device (40) includes a bracket (42) having a portion (44) connectable to the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14), fastener (202) for connecting the headliner (36) to the bracket, and a fastener (222) for connecting the bracket to the vehicle (12).

Abstract: A frame assembly for a lower blanking tool of a carton die cutting machine. The frame assembly includes an outer frame comprised of a pair of opposite longitudinally extending side rails and a pair of opposite cross rails extending crosswise between the side rails. Each of the cross rails has a T-shaped slot formed therein opening to its inner surface, and each of the side rails have a T-shaped slot formed therein opening to its upper surface. Each slot extends downwardly at an acute angle with respect to a horizontal plane. A plurality of corner pieces rigidly interconnect the rails together with fasteners extending into the T-shaped slots of adjacent side and cross rails so that when tightened, the corner pieces function like clamps to rigidly interconnect the rails together.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a receiver mast to a structure. The apparatus includes a structure attachment plate, a releasable attachment member, a movable plate releasably attached to the structure attachment plate by the releasable attachment member for movement with respect to the structure attachment plate and a mast fastener for affixing the receiver mast to the movable plate. A leg member may be provided for attaching the structure attachment plate to the structure. A method for mounting a receiver mast to a structure is also disclosed. An assembly mounted to a structure for receiving a signal is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tilter assembly for an electronic device such as a liquid crystal display includes a swivel bolt having an opening at one end thereof, a swivel lug having one end pivotably attached to the swivel bolt within the opening, and an adapter having an opening within which the other end of the swivel lug is secured. The tilter assembly is attachable to an adjustable extension arm which is mounted to a supporting surface for positional manipulation of the electronic device.

Abstract: A connecting clamp for connecting a pair of end transverse wires of two consecutive mesh cable tray sections comprises a first element and a second element intended to be mounted inside and outside the mesh tray, respectively, so as to clamp the base parts of the two end transverse wires. The first element comprises a first portion which is coupled with the second element to clamp the base parts of the end transverse wires of the two tray sections and a second portion which is perpendicular to the first portion and forms a pair of seats for restraining the vertical parts of the end transverse wires.

Abstract: A bolt-on clamp assembly for mounting a hydraulic line to a support structure, such as a boom or articulated arm. There are upper and lower clamp members having jaw portions that define a receiving area for the hydraulic line. The clamp members are joined by a hinge structure on one side of the receiving area, which forms a fulcrum for downward pivoting motion of the upper clamp member while the lower clamp member rests on the underlying structure. A mounting area is formed on the opposite side of the receiving area, and includes coaxially aligned bores for passage of a mounting bolt through a upper and lower clamp members. As the mounting bolt is tightened, the hydraulic line is gripped between the jaw portions of the clamp members. Opposing stop faces are formed on the mounting portions of the upper and lower clamp members to limit the pivoting motion and thereby prevent crushing or deformation of the hydraulic line.

Abstract: A stageless adjusting/locating device for various kinds of sticks enables both right-handed user and left-handed users to conveniently stagelessly adjust the length of a stick. The stick is composed of multiple telescopic fitting tubes including mother fitting tubes and daughter fitting tubes nested in the mother fitting tubes. The adjusting/locating device is disposed at each of the mother and daughter fitting tubes. The adjusting/locating device includes a screw member formed by a threaded rod having outer threads and a locking member composed of two semicylindrical bodies mating with the threaded rod. A fastening ring is fixedly fitted around the locking member. The inner circumferential faces of the two semicylindrical bodies are formed with inner threads. An upper and a lower end of the inner threads are formed with thick sections converging from thin sections. The inner wall faces of the thick sections are formed with semielliptic arch faces.

Abstract: A locking mechanism includes a seat having four comers each having a tube foamed thereon. Four guide posts of a base of a shaper extend through one of the tubes of the four corners, respectively. Each guide post is clamped by a respective tube when in a locking position. The seat further comprises two longitudinal through-holes each for receiving a connecting rod. Each connecting rod has two ends respectively operatively connected to two of the four tubes of the seat. One of the connecting rods is moved to urge each tube to the locking position. The connecting rods are linked together to thereby allow synchronous movement of the connecting rods. Thus, when one of the connecting rods is moved, all of the lugs are moved to the locking position to thereby synchronously clamp the guide posts of the base.

Abstract: A tilter for positioning electronic devices such as flat-screen monitors. The tilter includes a support block pivotally attached to a center tilt mount, and a shaft that is capable of engaging an extension arm or other components that attach to a support block. A rotating plate is rotatably secured to the center tilt mount. An adapter plate that is capable of securing the tilter to a variety of standardized fastening regions is secured to either the rotating plate or the center tilt mount. The tilter allows for the rotational positioning of an electronic device about one or more axis.

Abstract: A fast dismantling device comprises two C-shaped fitting rings, two shaft bolts, two pivots, two dial rods, and a connection rod. The fitting rings are provided with a through hole and are fitted over an outer tube. The shaft bolts include a head and a shank which is received in the through hole of the fitting rings. The pivots are disposed at the free ends of the shanks of the shaft bolts. The dial rods comprise a cam portion which is formed of two actuation pieces. The shaft bolts are disposed between the two actuation pieces. The actuation pieces are provided with a through hole for receiving the pivot. The connection rod is connected at both ends thereof with the dial rods. As the connection rod is wrenched to actuate the dial rods, the fast dismantling device is capable of fastening or unfastening simultaneously two pairs of inner and outer tubes.

Abstract: An umbrella device incorporating an engaging mechanism for securing the umbrella to fixed location. The device includes an elongated shaft having a top end and a bottom end and which is capable of being extended across an overall axial length. A fabric covering portion is supported by an outwardly actuable frame secured to the shaft, the frame including a plurality of elongate and arcuate ribs to which is secured the fabric covering portion. An annular collar is mounted about the elongated shaft in axially extending fashion. An additional plurality of supporting ribs extend from the collar, each of the supporting ribs engaging an associated fabric securing rib so that, upon a selected upward axial extension of the collar, the frame is engaged in the outwardly actuated manner. A substantially “C” shaped clamp is secured in axially slidable fashion along the extended axial length of the shaft, the clamp affixing the umbrella device to a substantially horizontally extending ledge support.

Abstract: A locking device for a wooden planing machine is fixed on an upper surface of a machinery base combined movably with four posts located at four corners of a base of a wooden planing machine, including two brackets each located at two sides of the upper surface of the machinery base and having two sleeves separated with an opening on a bottom plate, a long drive shaft having two ends fixed with a cam located in the opening, and four tightening pins each passing through a coil spring placed in each of the sleeves and having its end fixed with a tightening member which is fixed with the end of each tightening pin and has a front concave surface to fit around the convex surface of the posts. Then a handle of the drive shaft is pressed down from an unlocked position to a locking position or vice versa, wherein the tightening pins are moved to tighten or loosen the tightening members against or from the posts to lock or unlock the machinery base.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a supply roll to a rotatable support shaft in an imaging system. The apparatus includes a first collet/collar assembly for accurately positioning the supply roll at a desired location on the support shaft, and a second collet/collar assembly for frictionally coupling the support shaft to an interior surface of a supply core of the supply roll using a deformable gland.

Abstract: A wood planing machine includes a base with posts, a cutter carriage, and a locking unit including clamp members pivoted on the cutter carriage and turnable toward the posts, linkage members that respectively extend between two adjacent ones of the clamp members and that have rear ends that engage one of two adjacent ones of the clamp members, and actuating members, each having a pivot end pivoted on the front end of one of the linkage members for turning relative thereto and formed with a cam face which is eccentric relative to a center of rotation of the actuating member, and which engages the other one of the two adjacent clamp members in a cam action manner.

Abstract: A planing machine includes a carriage locking mechanism disposed above a cutter carriage, which in turn, is connected movably to left and right pairs of vertical posts. The carriage locking mechanism includes an elongated mounting plate disposed fixedly on the cutter carriage, a left locking unit having a pair of left clamping claws that press respectively and releaseably against the left pair of posts, and a right locking unit having a pair of right clamping claws that press releaseably against the right pair of posts. A cam member is disposed pivotally on the mounting plate. The cam member has two projections that engage respectively the left and right locking units. A pivot end of a rotary lever is mounted pivotally on the mounting plate, and is connected to the cam member so as to rotate synchronously with the cam member. The rotary lever is rotatable so as to remove the projections of the cam member from the left and right locking units.

Abstract: An angularly adjustable coupling includes two coupling members pivotally mounted to each other about a pivot axis. One coupling member includes a locking rib of circular configuration coaxial with the pivot axis, and the other coupling member includes a pair of pivotal arms having locking surfaces normally engageable with the locking rib to lock the two coupling members against pivotal movement, but manually moveable to release the locking rib and to permit one coupling member to be pivoted with respect to the other to any desired angular position.

Abstract: An improved stem for a bicycle comprises a pivot member having a lateral member and a locking member attached to the underside of the lateral member, wherein the pivot member has two free ends each having a pivot portion and the locking member has two free ends as well; a column member having a first connecting mechanism at the top thereof for pivotally connecting to the pivot portion; and a sleeve member securing a handlebar, and being provided with a second connecting mechanism at the free end thereof for pivotally connecting the other pivot portion of the pivot member, whereby the locking member can be operated to move so that each free end thereof is fixedly attached to or detached from the first connecting mechanism and the second connecting mechanism so as to achieve the adjustment of the angle between the column member and the pivot member, and the angle of the handlebar, at the same time.

Abstract: A two-component bracket and drive washer combination which provides secure holding of a magnetic sensor while automatically setting an optimal air gap, wherein operation is very quick, easy and reliable and wherein the air gap setting is precisely repeated each time a magnetic sensor is replaced or re-installed. A main bracket component has an aperture and a drive wall at one end of the aperture. A sensor body is connected to the main bracket component and is allowed to touch a reluctor. A reaction bracket has a reaction wall in the aperture opposite the drive wall and is restrained from moving. A drive washer is provided with teeth having a pitch whereby as the washer is pressed between the drive and reaction walls along a transverse axis, the main bracket component is forced to move along a longitudinal axis, thereby moving the sensor body in relation to the reluctor an amount precisely equal to a desired air gap.

Abstract: A telescopic rod including a latch lock, an outer tube, a collar and an inner tube. The latch lock is formed with a fitting hole. A locating block is formed on inner side of the fitting hole. The outer tube is fitted into the fitting hole of the latch lock. An outer edge of one end of the outer tube is formed with an axial recess. The locating block is inserted into the recess of the outer tube and the open side of the collar, preventing the collar from being rotated so as to enhance locking effect.

Abstract: In a device for holding a first member in position relative to a second member, the first member and the second member are connected by a clamping system having a clamping axle passing through the members. A relatively soft plastics material adhesion shoe is fixed to the second member. The clamping axle passes through the adhesion shoe. A metal rack having teeth is disposed on a base which is mounted on the clamping axle. When the clamping system is immobilized in a locked position, the teeth of the rack penetrate the relatively soft plastics material of the adhesion shoe in order to guarantee that the first member is held in position relative to the second member.