Abstract: The present application provides a mechanical connector adapted for coupling to a mating element, as part of muntin clip or a two part connector. The mechanical connector includes a body having at least one surface adapted for engaging a reciprocal surface of the mating element, wherein the at least one surface of the body of the mechanical connector slides across and frictionally engages the reciprocal surface of the mating element across a predefined distance during the coupling and decoupling of the mechanical connector relative to the mating element.

Abstract: A modular rail system is disclosed where the component modules can be easily assembled in different combinations and configurations to produce customized rails having the desired appearance and functionality. In some embodiments the rail system comprises at least one connector having a longitudinal axis and comprising a connector span and at least one expansion member, wherein the expansion member is adjustable between a first configuration having a first diameter and a second configuration having a second diameter larger than said first diameter; and at least one span member having an outer surface and an inner surface and at least one open end, wherein the expansion member is insertable into an interior of the span member in the first configuration and is adjustable to the second configuration within the span member to securely engage the inner surface of the span member to releasably couple the connector and the span member together.

Abstract: An attachment mechanism including a first clamp member having a V-shaped first clamping end and a second clamp member having a V-shaped second clamping end and an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a relative position of the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The first and second clamp members are configured to translate toward and away from each other via force exerted by the adjustment mechanism such that the first and second clamping ends translate between an engaged and a disengaged position.

Abstract: A booth module for exhibition includes: a frame; a main body dowel; a bolt detachably coupled to the main body dowel; and a cap dowel detachably coupled to the bolt, wherein the main body dowel has: a body having a bolt insertion hole formed therein; a button of which a part is inserted and installed in the body through a button installation hole formed in the body; and a spring installed inside the body and pushing one end of the button, and wherein the cap dowel has: a body having a bolt insertion hole formed therein; a button of which a part is inserted and installed in the body through a button installation hole formed in the body; and a spring installed inside the body and pushing one end of the button, wherein the buttons are provided with bolt through holes communicating with the bolt insertion holes.

Abstract: A foot massaging assembly for massaging a user's feet includes a stand that may be positioned on a support surface. The stand may be vertically oriented on the support surface. A massage unit is slidably coupled to the stand. A bottom side corresponding to each of a user's feet may be rolled on the massage unit. Thus, the massage unit may massage the user's feet. The massage unit is selectively positioned at a selected point along the stand.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal stud from a sheet of cold rolled steel includes the steps of: forming a central spine along a longitudinal centre of the sheet; forcing material outwardly from the central spine to form a thin central zone having a reduced thickness; forming embossments in at least the thin central zone; and forming the sheet into a generally C-shaped member. A stud made from a sheet of cold rolled steel includes a web and a pair of flanges. The web has an elongate central spine, a thin central zone and embossments extending outwardly from the elongate central spine. The pair of flanges extend generally orthogonally from the web. A stud system includes at least two studs and a bridging member extending between adjacent studs.

Abstract: A LED ceiling lamp is provided. The LED ceiling lamp includes a lamp base including a metal frame with a mountain shaped cross section, the accommodating slot is formed through two ends of the lamp base; a power module configured in the accommodating slot of the lamp base; a plurality of first fixing units fixed at a bottom wall of the accommodating slot of the lamp base at intervals; a movable lamp light detachably assembled into the accommodating slot of the lamp base; and a plurality of second fixing units fixed to the heat dissipation unit at intervals. With the configuration of the first fixing units and the second fixing units, the movable lamp light can be fixed to or detached from the lamp base quickly. As a result, it is much more convenient.

Abstract: Adjustable rods for use in a filing system are disclosed. An example rod includes an elongated body having a first end and a second end, a first hook extending from the first end, and a second hook extending from the second end. In addition, the example rod includes a first resilient member having a first length. The first hook is coupled to the elongated body via the first resilient member, and the first length of the first resilient member is automatically adjustable during movement of the rod.

Abstract: Provided is bathtub accessory product and installation method. The bathtub accessory product is designed to be secured to a bathtub wall and have a universal end that permits the attachment of any number of bath accessories such as a grab bar or swivel seat. The bathtub accessory may be installed within the inner cavity of a bathtub to ensure a secure fit while also allowing ideal placement of a bath accessory for use by a bather.

Abstract: A probe assembly for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The probe assembly may include a probe, and a fastener to retain the probe within a case of the gas turbine engine, the fastener including a sealing arrangement with a heat shield of the gas turbine engine.

Abstract: An L-shaped adapter that secures a single cross beam to a main beam, in a suspended ceiling. The adapter is applied to a prior art connection designed to connect opposing cross beams to each other and to a main beam.

Abstract: An inline strut retention assembly includes a glass sheet having first and second surfaces and a single hole formed through the first and second surfaces. An isolator is positioned proximate the first surface of the glass sheet. The isolator includes a keyed slot formed therein. A ball stud member includes a threaded shaft extending in one direction and a post extending in an opposing direction. The threaded shaft extends through the keyed slot formed in the isolator. An attachment button is positioned proximate the second surface of the glass sheet. The attachment button includes a ferrule portion having an inner surface receiving the threaded shaft of the ball stud member and an outer surface shaped to mate with the keyed slot of the isolator preventing rotation of the attachment button relative to the isolator.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for making a contoured muntin bar assembly or grid. A tubular muntin bar grid has a first muntin bar formed from an elongated tube having ends that engage a window spacer frame and include side walls that have relatively narrow top and bottom planar walls and relatively wider side planar walls. The top and bottom planar walls defining one or more slots that define intersecting muntin bar positions. One or more intersecting muntin bars formed from elongated tubes have ends that engages the first elongated muntin bar in a region of a slot. The grid includes one or more joiner clips for positioning the one or more intersecting muntin bars in relation to said first muntin bar.

Abstract: A connection mechanism is provided with a shaft member formed with an outer-screw portion which is formed with an outer screw, a plate member formed with a connection hole in which the shaft member is fitted, a nut member formed with an inner-screw to engage with the outer-screw of the shaft member, the nut member engaged with the shaft member being urged toward the plate member fitted on the shaft member to fixedly secure the plate member onto the shaft member, and a fixing mechanism that fixes the plate member and the nut member with each other to retain a status where the plate member and the nut member are urged oppositely in a rotational direction about a central axis of the shaft member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tray plug that includes a base portion; a plurality of towers extending upwardly away from the base portion; a secondary base portion contiguous with the underside of the base portion; and a means for securing the plug to a display structure, whereby the tray plug can be quickly secured and subsequently removed from a display such as a point-of-purchase display.

Abstract: A lock structure. The lock structure includes a first element, a second element, a guiding element and a fixing pin. The first element has a guide hole and a first through hole located under the guide hole. The second element is deposed under the first element and has a second through hole that is co-axially aligned with the first through hole. The guiding element rotates and is movably disposed in the guide hole. The guiding element has a third through hole aligned with the first through hole. The fixing pin is inserted through the third through hole, guide hole, first through hole and second through hole and has a first retaining portion. The first retaining portion is formed on the lower portion of the fixing pin and located under the second element.

Abstract: A lamp rod comprises a retaining seat and an inserting rod. A wire connecting box has a via hole at a periphery thereof. A lateral side of the retaining seat extends with an inserting portion exactly passing through the via hole of the wire connecting box. A positioning ring is positioned at an interior of the wire connecting box for locking the inserting portion. One end of the retaining seat far away from the wire connecting box has two sliding grooves. One end of the inserting rod coupled to the retaining seat is installed with an inserting seat. Two sides of the inserting seat have stepped guide blocks. The guide blocks are exactly engaged with the two sliding grooves of the retaining seat. Thereby, in transfer and storage, the inserting rod can be pulled out from the wire connecting box so as to occupy a smaller space.

Abstract: An internal pipe expansion nut comprised of a threaded tube and a plurality of fluted washers sleeved onto the threaded tube, each fluted washer consisting of a similarly aligned and appropriately curved angular design having several intervallically disposed support elements of graduated width extending radially towards its circumference. The most important feature of the present invention is that the threaded tube is a one-piece component injection molded of a plastic compound material having internal threads inside the tube, a bevel shape at each of the two ends, and a series of locating indentations to nest the fluted washers arrayed around the exterior between the bevel shape at the two ends.

Abstract: An adapter for enabling the installation of a Type II EGT probe that is normally mounted in a Type II jet engine, on a Type I jet engine instead of a Type I EGT probe, has a rim defining a through aperture and is mountable on the Type I jet engine instead of a Type I EGT probe. The Type II EGT probe has probe connectors for connection to an electrical harness and is mounted on the adapter so that the probe connectors are accessible via the aperture for connection to its associated electrical harness. The Type II EGT probe is mounted on the adapter so as to be oriented on the Type I jet engine in substantially the same orientation as it is normally mounted in a Type II jet engine.

Abstract: A building system comprising interlocking log-like construction members to be used with or without screw-like fasteners. Various real-sized structures such as cabins, play-houses and tool sheds may be formed by perpendicular arrangement of recessed surfaces formed in the log-like members. A fastening system allows semi-permanent attachment of adjacent log-like members using a flanged fastener having an axial threaded recess and an axial threaded extension. When two fasteners are axially aligned, the axial threaded extension of one fastener may be engaged in the axial threaded recess of the other. The fasteners extend through holes in the recessed surfaces of the log-like members and thereby secure adjacent log-like members together.

Abstract: A connection is created between a first member and a second member. The connector used to join the first and second members includes the following members: an attachment member, a plurality of fasteners that are received by the attachment member, and an anchor member that is also received by the attachment member. These members can be arranged in the following manner with respect to the first and second members. The fasteners are received by the attachment member and anchored in the second member. The fasteners are driven into the second member through the attachment member, thus the heads of the fasteners are closer to the attachment member than the leading tips of the fasteners. At least one of the fasteners lies at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the second member.

Abstract: The lightweight metal construction system begins with a beam formed from a single piece of cold formed sheet steel or other sheet metal which is bent lengthwise along four lines to form a triangular cross-section with two wings, side-by-side, extending from its apex. Various connectors which have lengths much shorter than the lengths of the beams are provided for attaching one beam to another. Connectors include gussets made of sheet metal or wood stud sections. The ends of the beams may be modified to form joints which are used to connect two beams together or to connect the beam to another construction material. Brackets formed from strips of sheet steel or other metal are bent to conform to outer surfaces of the beams or other construction materials are used to attach the beams to other beams or other construction materials. Fasteners or adhesive may be used to firmly attach the joints, connectors and/or brackets to the beams and construction materials.

Abstract: The lightweight metal construction system begins with a beam formed from a single piece of cold formed sheet steel or other sheet metal which is bent lengthwise along four lines to form a triangular cross-section with two wings, side-by-side, extending from its apex. Various connectors which have lengths much shorter than the lengths of the beams are provided for attaching one beam to another. Connectors include gussets made of sheet metal or wood stud sections, The ends of the beams may be modified to form joints which are used to connect two beams together or to connect the beam to another construction material. Brackets formed from strips of sheet steel or other metal are bent to conform to outer surfaces of the beams or other construction materials are used to attach the beams to other beams or other construction materials. Fasteners or adhesive may be used to firmly attach the joints, connectors and/or brackets to the beams and construction materials.

Abstract: A metal lattice is provided which is formed of over-lying slats of hollow tubular form. The slats are provided with apertures in opposite side faces so that when fastened together by a rivet, the rivets are hidden from one side. In an alternative connection arrangement, the slats may be provided with tongues for location in slots in the slats. A method and apparatus for manufacturing the metal lattice is also disclosed.

Abstract: A braided inner cable (10) for a mechanical control cable assembly (36) having a construction which provides for the use of fibers (14), (22) and (24) which are arranged in a three layer construction in which an inner longitudinal fiber core (12) is bound within a second braided fiber layer (16). A final pressure extruded outer jacket layer (30) surrounds the braided fiber layer (16), and permeates any spaces therebetween. The resulting inner control cable (10) is of a size and shape to fit standard commercially available outer cable housings (34). The inventive inner control cable (10) is intended to be used in applications such as for clutch cables on motorcycles and control cables on bicycles. Standard prior art ferrules (40), are installed on the inventive cable (10) by means of an epoxy adhesive (41).

Abstract: A clip provides a method for securing suspended ceiling tees to each other at an angle, especially but not necessarily at an angle other than a right angle. The clip has a body portion, an integral first tab portion projecting from one end of the body portion, an integral second tab portion projecting from the other end of the body portion, and preferably two integral tongue portions projecting from the body portion along either side of the second tab portion.

Abstract: A drawer side panel having an upright front edge flange formed with at least one throughgoing hole and normally extending parallel to a back face of a front panel which itself is formed with a pair of vertically spaced bores are secured together by a vertically elongated anchor unitarily formed with a pair of forwardly projecting inserts engaged in the bores of the front panel. A vertically elongated adaptor between the flange and the anchor is formed with at least one horizontally elongated hole aligned with the hole of the side-panel front flange and projects horizontally past the front flange. The adaptor has formations permitting itself to move vertically on the flange while preventing itself from moving horizontally on the flange.

Abstract: A booster is mounted on a supporting panel by a cam and lock arrangement. The mount can be accomplished from one panel side, and the booster input push rod is readily connected to a pedal arm.

Abstract: A plate holder adapted to be connected in a mounting hole formed in a mounting plate, in which two holding plates are erected on a base perpendicularly in spaced relation to each other, and outside the holding plates are provided elastic non-return pieces adapted to be elastically retained in the mounting hole of the mounting plate. Such construction permits the plate holder to be used even where there is not much space below a plate to be held, used also as a guide rail and facilitates inspection.

Abstract: A securing unit for mounting a board such as a wiring board or a printed circuit board between securing members formed thereon on the front side. At least one detent member is formed on the rear side of the securing unit so as to be insertable into a mounting hole formed on a fixing plate such as a chassis so as to secure or fix the securing unit. The securing unit comprises a bottom plate, at least one opposed wall formed on the front surface of the bottom plate, at least one holding member formed on the front surface of the bottom plate and located opposite to the opposed wall, and at least one detent member formed on the rear side of the bottom plate so as to resiliently fix the securing unit on the chassis. At least one detent projection is formed on any one of the opposed wall, the holding member, or both the opposed wall and the holding member, respectively, so as to prevent or stop the movement or shift of the board to be inserted.

Abstract: Male and female connectors for connecting corrugated where the male and female connectors form a firm locking relationship by means of protuberances in the female connectors cooperating with locking slots when the flange of the male connector is in locked mating position. Two female connectors can be inverted and locked in mating position by the protuberances cooperating with slots on a respectively mated connector.

Abstract: A flexible terminal point, specially for lattice work constructions comprising a tube formed terminal means (5), which is secured to one of the bars (1), and which at its one end (7) receives the other bar (3) in a manner which allows limited flexibility. Through the tubelike terminal means (5) runs one or several tie-rods, by which the terminal means (5) is attached to the other bar, and by which the terminal means can be pretensioned, whereby load changes in the other bar (3) only to a lesser degree cause strain changes in the tie-rod (15) while the major part of the loads in the other bar (3) is taken up by the tube-like terminal means (5) which is set under compression forces. Coupling between terminal means (5) and the movable bar (3) is effected by means of a bearing socket via a rubber pad (13) or spherical surfaces in the terminal means (5) and movable bar (3).

Abstract: A connector designed to form a butt joint between two channel profiles, or between one such profile and some other member, comprises an elongate wedge piece with flanks diverging downwardly toward the channel bottom and a spring clip with similarly diverging legs having serrated lower edges and straddling the wedge piece over part of its length. A central web of the spring clip, spacedly overlying the top surface of the wedge piece remote from the channel bottom, terminates in a tongue whose tip enters a slit in that surface which it approaches at an acute angle of inclination.

Abstract: A traction elevator system including elevator ropes, and hitch plates for terminating the elevator ropes. At least one of the hitch plates includes first and second vertically spaced, aligned support levels, with the rope terminations defining first and second complementary patterns, respectively, selected to reduce the maximum fleet angle by providing components thereof in the axial direction, with respect to the sheave axis, and transverse thereto, and by reducing the cross-sectional area occupied by the ropes at the hitch plate.

Abstract: The clamping device comprises a vertical screw for supporting a body-clamping jaw unit. The screw extends through a horizontal slide attached to the side of the checking frame or bench jig and is supported on the slide by slidably mounted bearing-blocks and by clamping nuts. Vertical and horizontal millimeter scales are attached respectively to the screw and to the slide and the body-clamping jaw unit is detachable. The position of the clamping unit can thus be adjusted with accuracy. Detachable mounting of the clamping unit permits rapid exchange for adapting the unit to different vehicle body shapes and designs.

Abstract: A knockdown metal shelving assembly is disclosed. Upright frame members providing vertical series of equidistantly spaced keyhole slots are interconnected by horizontally extending shelf supports. Interconnection portions of the shelf supports are punch pressed to provide tablike projections that are inserted and retained in associated keyhole slots in the frame members. Each tablike projection includes an arcuate load-bearing portion that rests in contiguous relationship throughout its extent on a corresponding arcuate edge along the bottom of the keyhole slot. That portion of the keyhole slot receiving the load-bearing portion of the tablike projection is slightly undersized to provide an interference fit for lockably retaining the projection in the slot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carrier unit, comprising at least one carrier frame (1) having mountably arranged devices (3 or 29) provided with hook portions (4) for cooperation with the carrier frame and mounting portions (6) for cooperation with at least one plate element (18).In order to increase the carrying capacity without increasing the number and/or size of the members forming part of the carrier unit, as has been previously necessary, the invention is characterized in that the plate element (18) protrudes in between the mounting portions (6) of at least a pair of connecting devices (3 or 29) mounted on the carrier frame (1) and is secured to said mounting portions by means of at least one joint (22) extending through the mounting portions and the intermediate plate element.

Abstract: Corrugated panels are intercoupled by a male and a female connector, each having a part received in its respective panel. The female connector has a U-shaped receiving volume, with a receiving slot in the front portion. The male connector has a pair of flanges connected by a rib. When assembled one flange is inserted in the receiving volume, and the rib is in the receiving slot. Two female connectors can be mated, by inverting one and inserting a part of its front portion into the receiving volume of the other female connector.

Abstract: The connector is intended for beams having longitudinal, undercut grooves, the coupling elements engaging in these grooves. It consists of coupling elements that can swing freely in the transverse plane of the groove; these coupling elements have hook heads, the head thickness of which, taken in total, is less than the width of the entry of the groove. They are pressed into contact with the two opposing walls of the constricted entry of the groove by an adjuster; the adjuster is installed in one coupling element in such a manner as to be adjustable by external action. The pressure exerted by the adjuster can be transmitted to the other coupling element through a spring. Equalized contact pressure on the walls of the groove is achieved by the coupling elements.

Abstract: A spigot assembly for attaching a knuckle of a vehicle to a relatively movable part of the vehicle by way of a bushing having a bore and ends adapted to be held within the knuckle. The major parts of the assembly include a spigot having a base arranged to be rigidly secured to the vehicle part and a tubular projection extending from the base. The projection includes an outer end defining a first annular surface facing axially outwardly of the projection. A tubular cap is provided having on its inner end a second annular surface and engageable in abutting relation with the first annular surface of the projection. A centering and aligning means is located at the inner end of the cap to ensure registry of the first and second annular surfaces.

Abstract: Apparatus for joining a sheet to a structural member angled therefrom which includes forming an indented portion in the sheet as well as a slot such that a clip having a tail section, a body section and a head section may be inserted such that the tail section extends through the slot and the head section extends beyond the end of the sheet such that the head section and the tail section are on one side of the sheet and the body section is on the same side of the sheet as the indented portion. The clip head has a screw opening such that a screw may be inserted through the member to which the sheet is to be joined into the clip head. Upon tightening the screw a support surface on the clip tail engages the sheet at the slot and the screw threads engage the interior surface of the indented portion of the sheet thereby securing the sheet to the screw and consequently the member through which the screw extends.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a capital for use in joining a rail to an upright column in a building structure, such as a balustrading system, which capital includes a lower portion having a passage therein to receive in press-fitting engagement the upper end of the column, and an upper portion on opposite sides of which protrusions are provided which are engaged on their undersides by opposed inwardly directed flanges of the rail. The protrusions taper inwardly and upwardly such that the rail can be forced over the protrusions with the flanges being temporarily flexed outwardly to thereafter engage beneath the protrusions. The undersides of the protrusions are curved to allow the rail to adopt any desired angular orientation with respect to the column, while the protrusions are also tapered towards the sides of the capital to allow for some limited adjustment in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a hollow rectangular tubular member having keyhole apertures therein with large rounded upper head portions and narrow rectangular neck portions. A cylindrical connector has an axially extending projection at one end with a square neck and circular head which are respectively matable with the neck and head portions of the keyhole aperture for non-rotatable mounting therein. The connector has a radial internally threaded bore for receiving a rod to support associated structures. The connector may be mounted in any of four positions so that the rod extends up, down or laterally. The connector has circumferential and longitudinal grooves to facilitate holding in telescoping relation thereover an associated hollow cylindrical sleeve, which may additionally be locked in place by a setscrew received through the sleeve and into the bore.

Abstract: A beam-type pile such as a double-T beam is secured to a sheet piling after driving a pile into the ground in a usually slanted position. The pile is secured to the sheet piling by welding a pull bar to the web of the pile so as to protrude from the head thereof. The protruding pull bar portion is partly inserted into a cutout of the sheet piling. This protruding pull bar portion is secured in the sheet piling by a support plate including a slot through which the pull bar portion is extended. The support plate is welded to the inside wall surface. The pull bar portion protruding into the sheet piling is further fastened by a reinforcing plate disposed upright relative to the protruding pull bar position and welded thereto and the support plate.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an inter-fitting, two-part securing means which holds a flanged end of an elongated cylindrical actuating cable guidance tube in its operative position on a support in a vehicle. The securing means comprises a pair of generally semi-cylindrical body parts which, when assembled, form a through bore for the cable, and guidance tube with opposed recesses in the bore which receive and hold the guidance tube flange. One of the pair of body parts has a flanged end and is inserted through a noncircular hole in the support with the flange clamped against the support. Substantially diametrically outwardly extending ribs on the other end of the one body part are slidingly received in complementary grooves on the other of the pair of body parts. Integral spring finger means locks the pair of body parts in assembled relation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of interlocking the rails of a railing, fence or the like with the ends of the hollow posts thereof. Also disclosed is the joint construction used with said method. The method and the joint construction make possible easy interlocking without the use of rivets, bolts and nuts, or welding and can be effectively applied to the assembling of tubular railings made from aluminum by extrusion molding. When the joint is to be provided between a post and a rail base which passes over or under one end of the post, a stud having a head is pushed through a hole provided in the rail base into the end of the hollow post and a self-tapping screw is threaded into a gap between the stud and the inner wall of the post to fix them. The shape of the stud head is made such that it does not obstruct the threading of the self-tapping screw.

Abstract: A removably mounted swimming pool safety rope anchoring device for a pool with a metal, wood or fiberglass wall and a vinyl liner includes a stem having an enlarged portion at one end, and threaded along its whole exterior; a nut which can be threaded on the smaller end; and an eye part having an internally threaded socket portion which threadedly engages the enlarged portion of the stem and an eye rigid with the socket portion. This is inserted through the wall during the installation of the pool with the nut on the outside and the stem extending through a hole in the pool wall. A lock washer and a sealing washer are arranged between the nut and the pool wall. A hole is cut in the liner to allow the enlarged portion to project through, and the portion of the liner around the enlarged portion is overlaid and clamped by the socket portion. This permits the eye part to be removed and the liner to be changed without requiring access to the nut on the outside of the wall.