Abstract: An assembly for connecting a measuring tool to a measuring head moved by a measuring robot and having an output member rotating at least about one axis; the assembly having three supports located peripherally with respect to the axis and defining an isostatic constraint between the output member and a connecting portion for connecting the tool to the head; the assembly having releasable locking means interposed between the connecting portion of the tool and the output member; and the releasable locking means having engaging means located substantially along the axis, and a pneumatic actuating member cooperating with and for controlling release of the engaging means.

Abstract: A horizontal-mount bracket system for holding sensor position with respect to a horizontal-mount bracket, wherein facial interaction between the bracket and the sensor body provides automatic setting of the air gap which setting is preserved such that if the sensor is ever reinstalled, the air gap is precisely reset to its original value. A multi-component bracket has first and second bracket components which lay juxtaposed, one atop the other. The first bracket component has a first sensor opening and the second bracket component has a second sensor opening wherein initially the first and second sensor openings are mutually communicating and aligned just sufficiently so that the sensor body is free to vertically move therein. The sensor body is placed into a sensor port of an engine block so that the tip of the sensor body rests upon a surface of a reluctor.

Abstract: Production-induced tolerances in the assembly of components involve very high outlay if, after the assembly, these components have to be located in a certain position in relation to one another. The novel tolerance-compensation device is intended to render the position of the components adjustable in relation to one another, assembly also being simplified.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for forming a friction-welded joint between a first (10) and a second (50) metallic component, in particular a friction-welded joint between a function-welding stud and a metal plate, wherein a guide element (1) of the first component (10) is introduced into a positioning bore (53) extending substantially perpendicularly to a surface (55) of the second component (50) until a welding face (2) of the first component (10) comes into contact with the surface (55) round the positioning bore (53) and wherein the two components (10; 50) are rotated relative to one another round an axis of rotation in the longitudinal direction of the guide element (1) such that an annular joint region is produced between the two components (10; 50). The invention also relates to a metallic fastening member (10) for forming such a friction-welded joint. The positioning bore (53) and the guide element (1) allow a friction-welded joint to be formed exactly at a predetermined point.

Abstract: A process for guiding an instrument in space, in which the instrument is arranged at the free end of an articulated arm whose arm sections are caused to pivot and/or travel with respect to each other by drive units. The instrument is caused to travel in a limited movement region under the control of a control device. For predetermination of the movement region for points that are situated in the movement region, a respective pivot angle and/or travel position between the respective arm sections is set. The respective position and attitude of the instrument is sensed by at least a first measuring device. For hand-controlled guiding of the instrument, an actuating force exerted on the instrument and/or the articulated arm is sensed by a second measuring device.

Abstract: A latching assembly includes a first mating portion and a second mating portion disposed adjacent and rotationally restrained relative to the first mating portion. A first cam member having a first cam profile is mounted on the first mating portion. A second cam member having a second cam profile is mounted on the second mating portion. The second cam profile is adapted to inter-fit with the first cam profile. Torque induced by the cam members when the cam profiles are engaging rotates the first cam member until the first cam profile is inter-fitted with the second cam profile.

Abstract: At the front end side of parts supply device 8, an engagement part 22 is provided that is fixed in the vertical and left/right direction by engagement with an abutment part 23 that is provided on the side of a parts supply table 7; and at the rear end side of parts supply device 8 a fixing shaft 28 in the horizontal direction is provided. In parts supply table 7, there is provided a toggle link mechanism having an abutment link 31 that can be rocked in the vertical direction, that is formed at its free end 31a with an engagement groove 32, which can be fitted into and engaged by this fixing shaft 28. The toggle link mechanism is so arranged that it biases the abutment link 31 towards two positions: an attitude in which this engagement groove 32 is directed upwardly, and an attitude in which it is horizontal or directed downwardly.

Abstract: An overload protection device includes a cup-shaped cap member defining a cavity receiving a cup-shaped yoke member defining a pressurized air chamber receiving a piston having a rounded end surface engaging the cap member. An annular cam member is inserted into the cap member and defines three angularly spaced V-shaped cam surfaces with center seats which receive corresponding steel balls mounted on outwardly projecting ears of the yoke member. A rigid plastic ring is mounted on the yoke member with epoxy and contacts an annular shoulder within the cam member. The yoke member carries a pair of axially adjustable and normally closed electrical contact elements which are opened by an actuator pin projecting from the piston in response to tilting and/or rotation and/or axial movement between the yoke member and cap member.

Abstract: This device comprises devices (11-13) for securing tools (10) to a supporting and heating plate (3). The heat exchange surface of the supporting and heating plate (3) is continuous, the securing devices (11-13) being arranged to permit securing of each of these tools (10) in any position within an adjusting range determined on the surface of the supporting and heating plate (3). This permits adjusting the position of, the securing the tools (10) to the supporting and heating plate (3). This device also comprises devices (7-9) for positioning the supporting and heating plate (3) on a removable frame (1) of a press for hot transfer of portions of metallic films onto a paper or cardboard substrate.

Abstract: A tool adjustment system includes a first body, a second body and an adjusting member. The adjusting member is rotatably affixed to the first body and allowed to rotate in the second body during angular adjustment of the first body relative to the second body. In yet another aspect of the present invention, an adjustment tool and a locking tool are provided.

Abstract: A quasi-kinematic coupling for mating components (mechanical parts, surfaces, assemblies and the like) employing mating sets of surface of revolution, (conical) grooves and cooperative surface of revolution (spherical/conical) protrusions for establishing six lines (not just prior points) of contact at the kinematic interfaces, and with elastic compliance therebetween and preferably with relief features to define the effective orientation as a clamping force seats the protrusions in the grooves and seals the component mating surfaces into contact.

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 device for fastening a machine plate in an offset press is disclosed. The machine plate fastening device may be gripped by a plate lock-up device on the offset press. The device has a plate and a leaf spring, the plate having fastening pins and the leaf spring holding the machine plate on the pins. The leaf spring has holes corresponding to the fastening pins. Also disclosed is a joint plate which can be attached to fix the fastening device at an appropriate angle on the offset press.

Abstract: A high-pressure reciprocating pump is constructed such that a plurality of plungers connected to a driver are made to move back and forth and intake channels or discharge channels are opened and closed by valves in synchronism with movements of the plungers for transferring a fluid under high pressure.

Abstract: An apparatus for precisely aligning bolt holes in first and second adjacent drive shaft couplings, including a cam pin for being positioned in the generally aligned bolt holes in the shaft couplings and rotated to bring the bolt holes in to more precise alignment. The cam pin includes a first, relatively large diameter segment having a cylindrical wall defining a first longitudinal axis for being positioned in a precisely fitting condition in the bolt hole of the first coupling, and a second, relatively small diameter segment having a cylindrical wall defining a second longitudinal axis offset from and eccentric to the longitudinal axis of the first segment for being relatively loosely positioned in the generally aligned bolt hole of the second coupling. A cam sleeve is provided for being positioned in axial and rotational sliding relation over the small diameter segment of the cam pin and within the bolt hole of the second coupling.

Abstract: A universal adaptor for easily and efficiently mounting a signal device and/or directional indicator on the shafts of most manually actuated quarterturn valves and a method of securing a variety of signal devices and/or directional indicators to a variety of manually actuated quarterturn valves. The universal adaptor includes a cylinder mounted in a hollow adaptor housing. The cylinder is rotatable in the housing by operating a handle connected to the cylinder and extending outwardly through a radial slot in the adaptor housing. An interchangeable insert is positionable in a bottom opening in the cylinder. The insert has a bore which can be selected to engage a desired valve shaft. The universal adaptor is mounted to a valve by inserting an appropriate insert into the cylinder and then securing the adaptor housing to the valve shaft housing.

Abstract: A mount for attachment to a window having a pair of faces and a hole extending between the faces has a body adapted to engage one of the faces and having a pin projecting with play through the hole and past the other face, a retainer adapted to engage the other face and formed with a passage snugly receiving the pin, and an eccentric ring engaged in the hole and having an eccentric passage snugly receiving the pin. Formations on the ring and on the retainer are interengageable in any of a multiplicity of angularly offset position of the retainer relative to the eccentric ring and retain the ring against rotation in the hole relative to the bodies. The pin is in a different position relative to the window hole in each of the angularly offset positions.

Abstract: A horizontal-mount bracket system for holding sensor position with respect to a horizontal-mount bracket, wherein facial interaction between the bracket and the sensor body provides automatic setting of the air gap which setting is preserved such that if the sensor is ever reinstalled, the air gap is precisely reset to its original value. A multi-component bracket has first and second bracket components which lay juxtaposed, one atop the other. The first bracket component has a first sensor opening and the second bracket component has a second sensor opening wherein initially the first and second sensor openings are mutually communicating and aligned just sufficiently so that the sensor body is free to vertically move therein. The sensor body is placed into a sensor port of an engine block so that the tip of the sensor body rests upon a surface of a reluctor.

Abstract: The fabrication assembly includes a first fabrication element having a slot defined therein and a second fabrication element having a locking mechanism secured thereto. The locking mechanism has (1) an alignment member, and (2) a twist tab connected to the alignment member. The locking mechanism cooperates with the slot to lock the first fabrication element to the second fabrication element. A method of attaching a first fabrication element to a second fabrication element is also disclosed.

Abstract: A coupling device for placing at one end of a shaft (21), comprising a hub (40) to be mounted on and axially locked relative to the shaft (21), the shaft (21) being surrounded by a hollow cylinder (34). The hollow cylinder (34) and the shaft (21) are locked in their relative adjusted angular positions by a locking washer (70) held against the front surface (35) of the hollow cylinder (34) by a locking screw (61) centered on the axis (20) of the shaft (21) axially holding the hollow cylinder (34) against the hub (40), the device being preassembled to form a sub-assembly.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for releasably locking together a first apparatus and a second apparatus is provided and having a first docking device on the first apparatus to which a second docking device on the second apparatus mates when the apparatuses are brought together, the first docking device having one or more engagement projections extending therefrom, the second docking device having a number of receiving cavities corresponding to the number of engagement projections into which the engagement projections are received when the first and second docking positions are brought together.

Abstract: A fastener, for releasably securing movable panels or other components of a support device, includes a clamping member having a cap and an externally threaded shank, a clamping knob internally threaded for movement along the shank, and a retaining member having a threaded shaft received into an internally threaded aperture of the shank. The external shank threads and internal knob threads have a relatively coarse pitch, while the shaft threads and internal aperture threads have a relatively fine pitch. The clamping knob includes a recess with a locking shoulder that engages a head of the retaining member, thus to determine a locked position for the knob, preventing further movement of the knob in the axial direction away from the cap. The locked position can be set to coincide with a clamping position of the knob, or alternatively spaced apart to allow limited axial travel of the knob.

Abstract: A position-variable face-side clamping of a ring body between bearing legs with a screw bolt is to permit a central mounting of the screw bolt at reasonable cost. It must be possible to use especially profiled screw bolts for eccentric positions. For this purpose, the ring body and/or the bearing legs are provided with one oblong hole respectively which, on its longitudinal sides, has, in each case, at least two axially aligned, mutually opposite guide webs. In the case of oblong holes with only two guide webs on each longitudinal side, a centric mounting is possible by using a bolt with a cylindrical circumferential surface which can be received between the two guide webs. Eccentric offsets are permitted by the use of special formed bolts which have guide grooves assigned to the guide webs.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating securing a component to a stationary bracket, including a mount recess formed in the component, a mount hole formed in the bracket, a sleeve fixed to the mount recess through an elastic bushing, a bolt extending through the mount hole and engaged in the sleeve, a projection positioned on the sleeve, and a guide provided on the bracket. The projection and the guide cooperate to align a threaded bore of the sleeve with the mount hole of the bracket when the component is mounted to the bracket.

Abstract: A post and beam building structure has structural members connected by threaded fasteners. The fasteners extend along the axis of the structural members and project into a transverse bore where they are secured with a nut. Manufactured logs are secured to the posts with oppositely directed keyhole shaped wedges that are located in aligned recesses in the post and end face of the log.

Abstract: A coupling for attaching a tool to a chuck includes a steel body substantially in the shape of a rectangular prism. The body includes an electrode end for attachment to an electric discharge machine electrode. The body also includes a chuck end opposite the electrode end for releasable attachment to a chuck mounted to an electric discharge machine, the chuck having four protrusions extending therefrom for alignment of the coupling relative to the chuck. The chuck end defines a substantially planar surface and four substantially rectangular channels for receiving the protrusions. The channels extend into the body from the surface and are arranged in a substantially X-shaped pattern. Each channel includes two outwardly elastically moveable side walls. Each channel also includes an slot adjacent and parallel to each side wall for enabling outward movement of the side wall. Each slot extends into the body from the surface.

Abstract: A holding device for a filter element is disclosed. More particularly, the holding device includes a body having upper and lower surfaces. The lower surface is sized and shaped so as to engage an end of an associated filter element. The holding device also includes a compressible member, which is positioned on the upper surface of the body, and a connecting mechanism for directly and movably connecting the body to a body of at least one other identical holding device.

Abstract: A bracket and washer combination providing secure holding and positioning of a magnetic sensor, wherein an optimal air gap is automatically set as the washer is brought into a slot of the bracket due to facial interaction therebetween. In one embodiment, the sidewalls of the slot have teeth of predetermined pitch, while the washer has smooth sidewalls. In a second embodiment, the sidewalls of the washer have teeth of a predetermined pitch angle, while the sidewalls of the slot are smooth. The member having toothed sidewalls is formed of a material harder than the member having smooth sidewalls. The washer and slot are dimensioned so that the sidewalls of the washer tightly abut the sidewalls of the slot, wherein the teeth of the toothed sidewalls inscribe corresponding grooves into the smooth sidewalls as the washer is pressed into the slot along a transverse axis.

Abstract: An interchangeable fan blade system for a ceiling fan, made up of a set of adapters having a plurality of elongated attachment apertures that allow the adapter to be threadably fitted to virtually any type of fan support arm, and a complimentary set of interchangeable fan blades. The adapters include one of a variety of connectors for attaching one end of the fan blades to the support arm. The one end of the fan blade is configured and adapted, or otherwise provided with mating connector elements adapted to engage the connectors of the adapters, thereby allowing the fan blades to be removably attached to the adapters. A second embodiment of the interchangeable fan blade system is a set of interchangeable fan blades having a plurality of elongated attachment apertures which allow the fan blades to be secured to virtually any type of fan arm, by threading a plurality of shoulder cap screws and a plurality of male-female connectors though the plurality of attachment apertures.

Abstract: A take-off power package system (TOPPS) designed to allow a number of tool packages to be quickly and positively connected to a prime mover package. The prime mover package comprises an internal combustion engine (ICE) which is mounted to a lightweight, tubular steel or aluminum frame. A flexible, quick-connect coupling is mounted directly to the engine crankshaft for mating with a coupling on the drive shaft of a selected driven tool package. Two clamps, and a plate and pin alignment system are provided on the drive shaft side of the frame for positively securing the selected tool package to the prime mover package. An auxiliary fuel tank may also be mounted to the prime mover package to extend the operating time of the engine. The tool packages house a number of shaft driven implements, including hydraulic pumps, electric generators, air compressors, etc. As with the prime mover package, the tool packages also include a lightweight, tubular steel or aluminum frame for mounting the particular implement.

Abstract: A fastening system for substantially inhibiting slippage between first and second members interconnected thereby is disclosed. The fastening system is particularly useful in instances where at least one of the first and second members is subject to shear loading. The fastening system may include a fastener having a shank portion which is receivable within first and second bores of the first and second members, respectively, and a nose portion of a nut member for engaging a proximal segment of the shank portion of the fastener proximate the second member to substantially inhibit tilting of the fastener relative to the first and/or second member(s).

Abstract: A tensioning assembly for connecting an outer component to a shaft. The tension assembly includes a double conical ring with a cylindrical circumferential surface and two oppositely inclined conical surfaces, and also includes two further conical clamping rings with each conical clamping ring having a conical circumferential surface which interacts with one of the conical surfaces of the double conical ring. Axial tensioning screws and axial forcing screws are uniformly distributed over the circumference of a pitch circle, such that the forcing screws are located at the same spacings and instead of the tensioning screws. At one location, a tensioning screw is provided outside the uniform spacings in order to ensure the correct alignment of the conical rings on the double conical ring in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A bonding construction for bonding a rotary shaft made of a resin material to a lever made of a resin material. The lever is formed with a fitting hole therein into which the rotary shaft is fitted. The rotary shaft has projections formed on its outer surface. The inner surface of the fitting hole of the lever is formed with grooves into which the projections of the rotary shaft are fitted. The rotary shaft and the lever are melted together at their interface between the projections and the grooves by ultrasonic welding.

Abstract: A device for centering a rotational unit on a rotatable hub for rotation of the unit together with the hub. A centering surface which extends around the circumference of the hub extends essentially from a mounting edge for the rotational unit to a stop surface which determines the axial position of the rotational unit. The rotational unit presents in a corresponding way a centering surface which in its one end transcends into a stop surface, which determines the radial position and which is intended for contact with the stop surface of the hub. One of the centering surfaces is divided into a first centering section with a certain larger clearance to the second centering surface and a second centering section with a certain smaller clearance to the second centering surface. The first centering section extends across the main part of the axial distance from the stop surface of the hub to its mounting edge.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, an electrical machine includes a rotor having a rotor stop axially affixed with respect to a shaft of the rotor. The rotor stop has a surface which is machined after assembly of the rotor. The rotor is then assembled into the electrical machine, with the machined rotor stop surface accurately locating the rotor axially within the electrical machine. The rotor stop surface includes at least one groove to prevent the formation of long, continuous machining chips during the machining operation.

Abstract: A belt retractor for a vehicle occupant restraining system comprises a load bearing frame provided with a sleeve-like cylindrical boss. The cylindrical boss has an external screw thread on which a nut may be screwed for the attachment of the belt retractor on the vehicle. An elongated guide pin extends through the cylindrical boss to provide for guidance of the nut.

Abstract: The anti-rotation bracket according to the present invention prevents a pipe from rotating with respect to an appliance in which it is installed. The bracket includes a U-shaped member, an attachment mechanism for securing the U-shaped member to an appliance, and at least one clip extending from each of two legs of the U-shaped member for securing a rectangular crimped section of a pipe. The U-shaped member has a base and first and second legs which are spaced to receive the rectangular section of the pipe therebetween. The clips extend inward from each of the legs towards an opposite one of the legs and are configured to engage one of the flat surfaces of the rectangular section of the pipe to prevent rotation of the pipe with respect to the bracket when the bracket is attached to the appliance.

Abstract: A joint structure for a control cable includes an annular cable-end member provided on an end of the control cable, a columnar sleeve arranged in the annular cable-end member and a pair of bushes of the same configuration. Each bush includes an annular part, a cylindrical part, a pair of claw parts and a pair of cradle parts. In this arrangement, the cylindrical part, which is made of elastic material, is inserted between the sleeve and the cable-end member, while a pair of claw parts are engaged with the cradle parts of the opposing bush. The sleeve is provided on the side face with a circumferential bead, interposed between leading ends of the opposing bushes. Even if any force is exerted between the cable-end member and the sleeve, no deformation is caused in the cylindrical parts because of its inelasticity, while the bead prevents relative displacement.

Abstract: A cover securing structure for securing a cover to an end surface of a cylindrical member having a plurality of engaging projections each having a hook portion and projecting over a contact surface of the cover with which the cover is brought into contact with the end surface of the cylindrical member, locating projections in the form of two parallel arms apart from each other for a predetermined distance and projecting over the contact surface in the regions among the plural engaging projections, accommodating grooves formed in the end surface of the cylindrical member at positions corresponding to the engaging projections, and accommodating grooves formed in the end surface of the cylindrical member at positions corresponding to the locating projections, wherein the hook portions of the engaging projections are formed to face the inner surface of the cylindrical member, the accommodating grooves have lock portions for receiving and locking the hook portions, and the accommodating grooves have ribs each havi

Abstract: Misalignment accommodating connector assembly for removably connecting first and second objects which may comprise: a first connector subassembly (10) having an arm member (11) extending therefrom transversely through which is provided a tubular member (12); a second connector subassembly (20) having a pair of spaced apart arm members (21,22) each of which is provided with a transversely disposed coaxially aligned semi-cylindrical recess (24,25) for receiving opposite ends of the first connector tubular member (12) upon lateral insertion of the first connector arm member (11) into the space (23) between the second connector pair of arm members (21,22).

Abstract: A compressive holding device having two coupling pieces and forcible elements for reversibly, axially, and compressively engaging the two coupling pieces in mutual engagement, wherein one of the coupling pieces has a plurality of aligning elements and the other coupling piece has a plurality of cooperating elements, such that when the compressive interengagement is carried out, the aligning elements and cooperating elements cooperate in mutual abutment to achieve accurate positioning of the coupling pieces in a circumferential direction. The aligning elements and/or the cooperating elements are subjected to a force in the circumferential direction, such that the cooperating elements and aligning elements are brought into forcible mutual abutment. The coupling pieces respectively have cooperating reference surfaces extending transversely to the direction of compressive interengagement, which reference surfaces facilitate accurate axial positioning.

Abstract: An alignment device for power tools is disclosed comprising a power tool attachment, typically a socket or an extension and an alignment ring mounted on an output shaft. The alignment ring is placed between the output shaft and a socket or extension. The alignment ring reduces the motion between the socket and the output shaft, thereby reducing wear on both the socket and the output shaft. Also, the use of the alignment ring allows the energy of the tool to be used in improving torque.

Abstract: The invention embraces the incorporation of kinematic fixturing elements into cores as for the precise casting of components, where typically the cores are much softer than metal, and typically the cores are sacrificial (they are destroyed during the casting process) whereby kinematic coupling grooves are located in each of the to-be-mated surfaces of a pair of core elements, such that when a ball is placed in each of the pairs of grooves, and the elements are brought together, even with coarse axial location of the ball in the grooves, very precise relative location of the two cores is obtained; and then, when a clamping force is applied to the cores, the balls create deformation of the core grooves, and the surfaces on the two cores come together into intimate contact.

Abstract: A vehicle (10) has a steering gear (26) connected with a frame (12) to turn steerable vehicle wheels (14). A body (16) of the vehicle (10) is resiliently mounted on the frame (12). A steering wheel (28) is connected with the body (16) of the vehicle and is rotatable to actuate the steering gear (26). An improved shaft assembly (38) is utilized to transmit force between the steering gear (26) and the steering wheel (28). The shaft assembly (38) is connected with the steering wheel (28) through an upper universal joint (40). The shaft assembly (38) is connected with the steering gear (26) through a lower universal joint (42). The shaft assembly (38) includes a variable length portion (46) having upper and lower sections (48 and 52) which are disposed in a telescopic relationship. A connector assembly (54) interconnects an extension section (50) with the variable length portion (46) of a shaft assembly (38) when the upper and lower universal joints (40 and 42) are in a predetermined relationship.

Abstract: A carpentry biscuit is provided having an elongated planar body formed of wood having opposed faces spaced apart and thickness T. One of the opposed faces is provided with a longitudinal alignment mark oriented along a longitudinal axis and a transverse alignment mark aligned perpendicular to the transverse axis to aid the user in positioning the biscuit in a slot formed in a pair of boards to be joined together.

Abstract: An effective connector mechanism is described which allows modules to be easily and reliably connected and disconnected. This connector mechanism includes a coordinated arrangement of guide plates featuring mating guide rails and U-shaped channels along with matched sets of tapered pins with tapered slots as well as a spring biased latching mechanism. When mated together, the rails, U-shaped channels, pins and slots lock the modules into engagement in every direction except the forward direction. To prevent forward disengagement, a spring biased latching assembly is provided. This latching assembly features two symmetrically operating latch handles which are each pivotally connected to a T-shaped pawl. When the latch handle is open, the T-shaped pawl rests at the bottom of a ramped runner cut into the walls one module's U-shaped guide channel.

Abstract: An arrangement for coding a plug-in space of a plug-in module in a module rack by using a layout of at least one coding pin and at least one associated coding hole. The coding hole has at least one holding bracket through which extends a fastening screw, and the module rack has at least one front profiled rail which has a longitudinal groove into which there is inserted a perforated strip having equidistant holes. The holding bracket has a receiver for the coding pin, which receiver has an internal polygon. The coding pin is displaceable within the receiver and has a corresponding external polygon. The coding pin is provided with a longitudinally extending coding rib at its shaft. Also provided is at least one coding plug which has at least one pin for the introduction into a hold of the perforated strip. The coding plug has the coding hole for the coding pin and a through hole for the fastening screw. The coding hold is provided with an edge recess for the coding rib.

Abstract: A tool for installing and aligning a bearing cap in a universal joint so as to position an end surface of the bearing cap a predetermined distance above the outer surface of the arm of the end yoke is generally cup-shaped, including a generally flat, circular end portion having a hollow cylindrical skirt portion. The skirt portion defines an inner diameter which is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the bearing cap. The skirt portion also defines an axial length which is equal to the desired predetermined distance. A cut-out may be formed in a portion of the tool to receive a spring tab or other axial retaining structure for the bearing cap. Also, one or more apertures may be formed in the end portion of the tool to receive anti-rotation protrusions formed on the end surface of the bearing cap. The universal joint is assembled by initially disposing the tool over the end surface of the bearing cap such that the inner surface of the end portion abuts the outer end surface of the bearing cap.

Abstract: A disk brake having at least one piston (14) which slides in a caliper (12), the caliper (12) sliding over a stationary support. The piston (14) being actuateable by a mechanical subassembly (22) having substantially first (24) and second (26) parallel plates. The first plate (24) being driven in rotation by a lever (32) about an axis (X--X') perpendicular to its surface. The second plate (26) being held in a stationary position with respect to rotation and secured to piston (14). A face on at least one of the first (24) and second (26) plates has a groove formed therein for receiving balls (28) to convert rotational movement of the first plate (24) into axial transulational movement of the second plate (26). The lever (32) has a first part (34) fastened onto an end (36) of a sheath of an actuating cable (38). The sheath (40) bearing on an end stop member (42) which is held stationary with respect to the caliper (12). The sheath (40) has an end stop member (42) which is formed on a brace member (44).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cabinet for receiving electrical and electronic equipment and subassemblies with facing parts, which comprises a frame of vertical, horizontal and transverse sectional bars interconnected by means of corner connectors.In order to obtain a particularly stable and secure cabinet, which also allows an extremely efficient manufacture and assembly, each corner connector is provided with through holes and guide elements constructed in the space coordinate direction for frontal reception and for the easy, reliable fixing of a sectional bar. In addition, each corner connector has a reception area for fixing a base. The base corner parts are preferably made from a one-piece, metallic flat material.