Abstract: A spring clip cable support assembly for use with a cable comprising an outer conduit and an inner flexible cable extending through the conduit comprising a body having an opening therethrough and having a radial flange intermediate its ends, a spring clip pressed about a portion of the body and a resilient tubular seal member within the body. The spring clip has one end engaging the flange of the body and includes a first set of axially extending spring fingers having free ends extending radially outwardly and a second set of resilient spring fingers having free ends extending radially inwardly into the recess in the body. A portion of the body is crimped on a conduit and then the body and spring assembly are inserted through an opening in a wall or bracket with the wall extending the radial flange on the body.

Abstract: A motion-transmitting remote control assembly having a support means (22) for moving through and engaging opposite extremites of an aperture (24). The support means (22) includes a body portion (40) and a pair of legs (26) extending from the body portion (40). The legs (26) include grooves (38) to engage a wall as the legs (26) extend in a cantilevered fashion towards the aperture (24). The legs (26) further include release tabs (36) for moving the legs (26) radially inwardly towards the body portion (40) to disengage the legs (26) from the wall to remove the support means (22) from the aperture (24).

Abstract: A flexureless insert guide assembly. An annular shaped body inserted through the hole in a guide structure card has spring loaded arms pivotally mounted in the body which snap outward to retain the assembly in place. The assembly has an exterior groove adapted to receive removal tooling which causes retraction of the arms for removal of the assembly.

Abstract: A connector for attaching a Bowden-wire cable assembly to a vehicle accelerator pedal mounting lever has a closed end needle-like or teardrop shaped nose portion closely hugging the cable assembly with only minimal clearance between to allow movement of the cable relative to the assembly, the outer periphery gradually increasing in radius to slowly blend to the diameter of a circumferential groove in the body portion having wall portions of a radial extent greater than the aperture in the lever within which it is to be inserted for snugly retaining the connector to the pedal mounting lever, and including a number of axially extending slots permitting collaspe of the grooved portion toward the center to permit insertion through the aperture and released to their free state to snugly straddle the wall of the lever defining the aperture receiving the connector, the needle-nose shaped end providing a self-centering action to the connector regardless of the misalignment of the axis of the cable assembly with respe

Abstract: A shifter boss mounting assembly includes a member threaded at each end and extending diametrically at least partway through a bicycle frame downtube formed with openings therein, a pair of shifter boss bases with inward surfaces conforming to the downtube outer surface, and a pair of shifter studs that extend through the base and a respective opening in the downtube and thread onto the corresponding threaded ends of the member. A projection on each base cooperates with an opening or indentation in the downtube to restrain the base from rotational movement. A lock washer or a plate keyed to cooperate with the base and the stud restrain the stud against unthreading when the shift levers are pivoted. Once mounted, the boss assembly is standardized in its external configuration to bosses adapted to receive standard commercial shift lever assemblies.

Abstract: A coffee-making and dispensing machine wherein coffee discharges from a brewing funnel into a reservoir from which increments of coffee are withdrawn through a dispensing spout into consumers' cups. The brewing funnel and reservoir are insertable and removable through the front access side of the machine into a reservoir compartment. The dispensing spout is located at the lower portion of the front access side and receives coffee from the reservoir through a conduit. A sight glass is also connected by a conduit providing communication with the reservoir. A quick connect-disconnect fluid-tight connection is provided between the reservoir and the inlet to the conduits.

Abstract: A feedthrough assembly for a conduit has, as is known, a wall formed with a throughgoing passage extending along an axis and having a radially inwardly directed wall surface. An elastomeric adapter sleeve has an outer surface complementarily radially outwardly engaging the wall surface, an inner surface snugly surrounding and engaging a conduit passing axially through the passage, and an axially backwardly open and annular groove between the surfaces and of a predetermined radial width in a relaxed condition of the sleeve. A tightening ring of a radial dimension greater than the width of the groove fits so tightly in the groove as to press the sleeve radially outward against the surface of the passage and inward against the conduit. The ring is formed of at least two similar sector-shaped ring parts having the same radius of curvature as the groove and having ends provided with angularly interfitting formations.

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

Abstract: The invention provides a sealing arrangement for use with a self-retaining anchoring assembly whereby a coaxial cable is mounted within a throughbore in a support member. The sealing arrangement includes an elongate annular seal of flexible resilient material having a first cylindrical end portion which is sealingly fastened to the anchoring assembly, a second cylindrical end portion providing internal wiper means for sealing engagement with the inner cable member, and an intermediate portion tapering from the first to the second cylindrical portion and formed with annular corrugations imparting flexibility to the seal in all directions transverse to its axis.

Abstract: Disk screen shaft assemblies have an array of concentric annular toothed disks mounted in axially spaced relation on and along shaft perimeters, with the inner diameters of the disks having bevelled edges welded to the shaft perimeters in a manner to confine the welding to the grooves defined by the bevelled edges with the shaft perimeters. Method and apparatus for mounting and welding the disks successively on the shaft perimeters attains accurate, warp free and effective mounting and welding of the disks to the shaft perimeters.

Abstract: A modular drive arrangement for adjustable beds, and the like, comprises interchangeable motor drive units, and manual crank units. The motor drive units have an output shaft at one end, with a coupling that releasably connects with the controller shafts of the bed to manipulate the adjustable sections of the bed. A first, quick-disconnect latch member is located on the bed frame, and mates with a second, quick-disconnect latch member on the opposite end of each motor drive unit to support the motor drive units on the bed frame. The manual crank units have a coupling at one end, which releasably connects with the controller shafts to rotate the same.

Abstract: An auxiliary closet assembly having at least one pair of hanger bar members suspended from a main closet hanger rod and supporting at least one auxiliary hanger rod therebetween in downwardly spaced vertical relationship to the main closet hanger rod.

Abstract: A mechanical stabilizing device for stabilizing a shaft, pipe or similar fixture member. The device comprises a two-part unit slidable along the pipe or shaft. The upper part consists of a canopy housing with an internal female threaded portion. The lower part consists of a male threaded portion with a hex nut adapter which receives set screws. The upper bell housing is moved along the shaft and pushed against the wall or ceiling and the lower adapter portion screwed into the threaded portion of the canopy. The lower adapter portion is then secured to the shaft by the set screws. The upper bell can be upwardly tightened so that the ceiling flange portion of the bell exerts a force against the ceiling. Once tightened, the set screws in the bell can be secured to the shaft and the entire assembly consisting of the canopy, vertical shaft and lower adapter portion are unitized to reduce wobble and application of lateral loads.

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

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

Abstract: This invention relates to a tension-relieving cable duct consisting of tough, hard plastic material and comprising a substantially platelike head portion (a head plate) and a hollow shank, which is integrally molded with the head plate, and gripping jaws, which in response to an angular movement of about 90 degrees cooperate with a non-circular through opening, which is formed in a wall of an appliance and contains the duct.

Abstract: A disc brake pad assembly has clench tabs extending through rubber-like grommets in openings in a caliper housing leg so that the grommets are retained in the openings and the brake pad assembly is retained on the housing leg. The grommets provide a noise dampening action during braking to reduce brake noise.

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

Abstract: A grommet assembly has a two-piece grommet comprising a shank and a flange at a rearward end of the shank for locating the shank in a panel aperture. The shank has a rigid projection at one side which is spaced from the flange to form a slot for receiving an edge portion of the panel and pivoting the shank into the aperture. The shank also has a flexible arm opposite the rigid projection which has spaced projections for engaging the backside of the panel when the shank is pivoted into the aperture. The assembly includes a gasket for sealing against the face of the panel and a U-shaped retainer which is mounted on the shank after insertion for securely fastening the grommet assembly to the panel and insuring a good face seal at the gasket.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path including a flexible motion transmitting core element, a conduit for supporting the core element and an end fitting disposed at the end of the conduit. A rod is attached to the end of the core element. The assembly also includes a swivel tube having a bore therethrough for swivelling movement relative to the end fitting and for movably supporting the rod. The swivel tube is connected to the end fitting in a swivel joint. The assembly is characterized by the swivel joint including a male swivel portion of the swivel tube and including a cup-shaped insert engaging the male swivel portion at least beyond the front face thereof. The end fitting encapsulates the end of the conduit and the insert and the remainder of the male swivel portion on the swivel tube. A method of making the motion transmitting remote control assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lock device for vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles having tubular frames which comprises a cable or chain threaded into an opening in a frame member with a stop to prevent full extraction from the frame, and a loop or other means to receive a padlock shackle to lock the vehicle to a post or to lock the wheel of a vehicle to prevent rotation.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for enabling selected structure to be joined to a pherical segment, such as a segment employed as a lens, viewing port or radiation transmissive housing. The apparatus includes a structure support component which is insertable into an aperture through the segment, the aperture being circumscribed by a frustoconical bearing surface, and the support component being provided with a frustoconical seating surface which matches the bearing surface of the aperture. A retaining component positioned inside the spherical segment is provided to selectively secure the support component within the aperture, so that the frustoconical bearing and seating surfaces are maintained in abutting relationship. Several components of a compliant nature are selectively positioned between the support means and various portions of the spherical segment, proximate to the aperture, to seal the spherical segment from external pressure, which may become substantial.

Abstract: A cable bushing including a frame portion, and a filler portion connected to the frame portion, the filler portion being movable between a first position in which the filler portion is remote from the interior of the frame portion and a second position in which the filler portion is disposed substantially within the frame portion, the frame portion being adapted to occupy an opening in a partition structure and being further adapted to receive a cable therethrough.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element including a motion transmitting core element and a guide assembly for movably supporting the core element. The guide assembly includes a rigid end fitting having a bore therethrough. The core element includes a rigid bar extending therefrom and supported for reciprocating movement in the bore of the end fitting. The assembly includes a support fitting for supporting the end fitting on a support structure. The assembly is characterized by a swivel joint interconnecting the support fitting and the end fitting at an intermediate position spaced from the ends of the end fitting for allowing pivotal movement of the end fitting about the swivel joint and movement of the bar into the end fitting and through the swivel joint.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening one member to another includes a holding member with a holding formation, the shape of which is complementary to the shape of the member to be held, and at least one bolt with an axial bore therethrough for receiving the holding member therein. The bolt is screwed into a threaded hole in a located member to apply tension to the holding formation of the holding member to secure the holding member to the member to be held.

Abstract: A two-piece anchorage device for securing a cable conduit to a wall opening. The device includes a tubular body piece adapted to extend through the wall opening and to be secured to the outer periphery of the cable conduit. The body piece includes a collar adapted to operatively engage a side of the wall opening and a lower body portion adapted to extend longitudinally along the cable conduit. An upper body portion is connected to a side of the collar opposite the lower body portion and has a groove therein. The anchorage device also includes an anchor clip piece having stops engaging the groove of the upper body portion and a plurality of depressible prongs adapted to engage a side of the wall opening.

Abstract: An all plastic retaining member for fixing an annular cable housing sheath member relative to an apertured workpiece. The basic portions include a stud portion having at least three axially and radially extending leg elements which are connected at one end to a cylindrical body portion having protuberance or shouldered rib means at the opposite end thereof. The opposite end is insert molded in a head portion which is adapted to overlie the apertured workpiece and fixedly accept such sheet member with said stud leg elements engaging the margins of said aperture.

Abstract: Arrangement for retaining at least two approximately mutually parallel extending tubes, including an adapter having an aperture through which the tubes are conducted. A clamping element is arranged in the aperture intermediate the tubes and presses these against the wall structure of the aperture.

Abstract: A cable connector includes an insert having a tubular body portion with a conical end portion longitudinally spaced from an annular flanged end portion by diametrically opposed radial grooves. The insert is positioned in an aperture extending through a wall of an electrical junction box. The tubular body portion is contractable to permit the wall surrounding the aperture to be positioned in surrounding relation with the grooves to retain the tubular body portion in the aperture. A passageway extends through the tubular body portion and includes a rectangular inlet and a rectangular outlet. Vertical sidewalls of the passageway diverge outwardly from the inlet to the outlet so that the cross sectional area of the outlet is greater than the cross sectional area of the inlet. A pair of wedge shaped members are positioned in the passageway to secure a cable, such as an insulated conductor, extending through the passageway from being pulled out of the junction box.

Abstract: An improved device for interconnecting a pair of different parts together, such as the fastening of a pitot tube to the side wall of an air flow duct of an air conditioning system. The device includes a barrel having a number of resilient legs mounted thereon near one end thereof, the barrel being externally threaded to receive a hex nut or the like. The legs, which initially project laterally from the barrel, are movable into positions extending longitudinally of and adjacent to the barrel as the barrel and legs are inserted into a hole in a second part. The legs spring back after passing through the hole and the outer ends of the legs engage the surface portion surrounding the hole when the nut is tightened on the barrel so that the first part carried by the barrel is effectively rigidly connected to the second part having the hole.

Abstract: A strut rod mounting assembly of the type which utilizes a pair of resilient bushings disposed on opposite sides of a vehicle frame member. A terminal end of the strut rod passes through a frame member opening and openings in the bushings with an alignment cup interposed between each bushing and the frame member. Each alignment cup includes a first cylindrical flange closely received in the frame member opening for piloting the cup itself and a second cylindrical flange closely received over an axial portion of the associated bushing outer periphery. This second cylindrical flange acts to pilot the associated bushing and thereby eliminates the need for internal piloting and pivoting means which adds high load forces on the bushing inside diameter, causes bushing pinching and abraiding and reduces the mounting assembly overall life.

Abstract: Water, in the form of a mist, is delivered to cutting beds and the like through a plurality of nozzles attached to one or more pipes in which the flow of water is controlled by a valve, the opening and closing of which is regulated by a control device which operates in response to the atmospheric condition surrounding the cutting beds. The control device is provided with a liquid collecting-and sensing element, the movement of which actuates an electrical switch, which, in turn, activates and deactivates the circuit regulating the flow of water to the misting system. The control device is of simple construction, yet operates in a completely consistent and reliable manner.

Abstract: A sheath cable connector for Romex type non-metallic sheathed cable includes a bushing portion and cable gripping portion, the latter being of the hose clamp type, but arranged so that spring deflection of one gripping member during clamping is maintained by predominantly tensile reactive forces in the other gripping member to thereby establish a latching engagement between the two gripping members that is relatively positive although readily releasable. The cable is gripped at three axially or longitudinally spaced points in a manner that provides a resilient clamping action. As the tightness of clamping is increased, the tightness of latching engagement between the clamping members also tends to increase.

Abstract: In many assemblies it is desirable to provide a strain relief device to grip an electric cord to prevent longitudinal motion of the cord, with respect to the strain relief device. The disclosed strain relief member surrounds the electric cord and is enclosed within a body member which, when assembled, applies longitudinal compressive forces on said strain relief member to cause a central portion thereof to collapse axially inward and grippingly engage the electric cord. The central portion may include serrations for improved restraining of the cord. The strain relief member may be made of plastic or metal and may include central perforations and/or portions of different thicknesses to facilitate and control the collapse. A metallic strain relief member may serve ground metal sheathed cable. A resilient membrane in a plane normal to the longitudinal axis of the cord and the strain relief member may be used between the strain relief member and the body member to provide a liquid tight seal.

Abstract: An automobile antenna mounting structure comprises a base supporting and electrically insulating an antenna mast, the base extending through a bore of laterally elongated cross-section in a lower mounting plate, a circular mounting aperture in a mounting surface, and a bore of laterally elongated cross-section in an upper mounting means, respectively. A pair of downwardly concave shouldered portions on the base support a pair of downwardly depending legs on the lower mounting plate, so formed to permit limited relative pivotal movement between the base and plate in a vertical plane. The base and lower mounting plate are further formed to be both insertable through the mounting aperture in the support surface from the exterior thereof. The lower mounting plate and upper mounting means are adapted to be clamped to the support surface by a nut threaded on the upper portion of the base.

Abstract: A three-piece self-retaining conduit anchoring device is disclosed for connecting a co-axial cable assembly with a support structure, including an inner sleeve member, an outer sleeve member concentrically arranged about the inner sleeve member, and a collar member concentrically arranged about the outer sleeve member. One end of the collar member abuts one side of the support, the other end of the collar member being supported against axial displacement by flange portions at the corresponding ends of the inner and outer sleeve members. The outer sleeve member includes a plurality of circumferentially arranged external resilient prongs that engage the other side of the support, which outer sleeve member is connected against axial displacement relative to the inner sleeve and collar members. Consequently, the collar flange and the outer sleeve prongs grip opposite surfaces of the support structure to rigidly connect the anchoring device thereto.

Abstract: A rotating member such as a turbine disk is provided with an axially extending retaining means such as a ring having a plurality of D-shaped, open-ended slots formed about an edge thereof. A collar embracing a generally radially extending tube is received within each contoured slot and a pair of laterally extending lips formed upon each collar receive and engage the ring therebetween, thereby limiting radial movement of the collar. A circumferentially extending groove about the inner circumference of the ring intersects each groove and receives a split locking ring to limit axial movement of the collars and tubes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a retaining device for cords, which comprises a pair of retainer blocks formed integrally through the medium of a thin-walled hinge piece, one of said pair of retainer blocks being provided with a plurality of paths for interchangeably admitting cords of differing cross sections and the remaining retainer block being provided with push pieces adapted to push down the cord laid through a selected one of said paths, whereby cords of differing cross section can be retained in proper posture by being received in a path of conforming contour and the pair of retainer pieces being folded over each other across said thin-walled hinge piece.

Abstract: A leg for supporting a pallet is provided with means at one end for engaging in an aperture in the pallet and for clamping against opposite pallet surfaces surrounding the aperture.

Abstract: A hand garden tool generally in the form of a rake wherein all tines are individually vertically-adjustable upon the crossbar, some to different depths depending from the crossbar and alternate tines can be elevated or raised to allow the depending tines to astraddle vegetable plant or flower rows so the cultivating action is had by a single raking action or pass of the converted rake cultivating tool along the vegetable rows and so that the rows are cultivated on opposite sides at the same time. The vegetable or flower rows in the garden which are to be cultivated by the use of this tool can be spaced closer together and conserve upon ground space and the work required for the cultivator to keep a garden thereby greatly reduced. The tool can be inverted and worked from one side or the other with the alternate raised tines by less rows at a time and at times the pulling is being made in more tough ground.

Abstract: A one-piece plastic strain relief grommet which comprises a female member having a flanged U-shaped head end face and a chamber for accommodating a stretched electrical conductor means, a male member adapted to fit within the chamber of the female member for distortion and locking engagement of said conductor therewith, and a connecting means for connecting said two members in the form of a unitary set. The two members remain in the form of a unitary set connected by the connecting without accidental separation from each other until the grommet is put to actual use.

Abstract: An improved and reusable stop assembly is provided for employment in drum brakes of the type having an internal lever operably coupled with the brake shoes for actuating the brake from a standby, partially retracted, relative position of the brake shoes to a position in which the shoes are spread apart to apply braking forces to the drum. The improved stop assembly includes a guide sleeve part mounted on the backing plate of the brake and a freely slideable and removable stop member receivable therewithin. When the stop member is inserted into and locked within the sleeve assembly, its inner end engages the lever to hold the shoes in their standby, partially retracted, relative positions against the forces of yieldably biasing means conventionally coupled with the shoes.

Abstract: A cable fastener assembly including a latch clip connected to a collar, the collar being positioned on one side of a wall and the latch clip positioned on the opposite side of the wall, the latch clip having finger portions abutting the wall, and constructed and arranged so that the fastener assembly can be mounted in walls of different thicknesses, seal means disposed between the collar and the wall, and between one end of the latch clip and a cable extending through the fastener assembly.

Abstract: A lock device for vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles having tubular frames which comprises a cable or chain threaded into an opening in a frame member with a stop to prevent full extraction from the frame, and a loop to receive a padlock shackle to lock the vehicle to a post or to lock the wheel of a vehicle to prevent rotation.

Abstract: A heat recoverable member is disposed about a utility carrier and positioned at least partially within an aperture. The heat recoverable member includes a heat expansible portion disposed within the aperture and a heat shrinkable portion coupled to the heat expansible portion. The heating of the heat recoverable member results in the heat expansible portion expanding in the aperture and the heat shrinkable portion shrinking about the utility carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plastic device for clampingly holding a length of electric cord which device comprises two "L"-shaped halves hinge-connected to each other, each having an L-shaped groove. In use, a length of electric cord is curved in the form of an L, and is fitted in the groove of one half, and then the other half is rotated around the hinge-connection to overlie said half in which the cord has been fitted. The two grooves constitute a complete round hole in which the electric cord is contained in a clamped condition.With this arrangement the clamp holder according to this invention assures a positive grip of the electric cord against any "pull-out" force applied to the electric cord.

Abstract: Optical fibers which protrude through a base plate to simulate airfield lights in a closed-circuit television visual display are accurately and securely yet removably positioned with a desired angular orientation and a desired protrusion by means of attached keying or aligning pins which register with a key plate. The key pins are attached to the optical fibers using heat-shrinkable tubing. The other ends of the fibers also may be accurately positioned using heat-shrinkable tubing.

Abstract: A three-piece self-retaining conduit anchoring device is disclosed for connecting a co-axial cable assembly with a support structure, including an inner sleeve member, an outer sleeve member concentrically arranged about the inner sleeve member, and a collar member concentrically arranged about the outer sleeve member. One end of the collar member abuts one side of the support, the other end of the collar member being supported against axial displacement by flange portions at the corresponding ends of the inner and outer sleeve members. The outer sleeve member includes a plurality of circumferentially arranged external resilient prongs that engage the other side of the support, which outer sleeve member is connected against axial displacement relative to the inner sleeve and collar members. Consequently, the collar flange and the outer sleeve prongs grip opposite surfaces of the support structure to rigidly connect the anchoring device thereto.