Abstract: A frame the joint connector comprises a first head, a second head and a neck interconnecting the first head and the second head. The first head forms a first shoulder adjacent the neck facing the second head. The second head forms a second shoulder adjacent the neck facing the first head.

Abstract: A joint mechanism is for connecting two adjacent components and has a first joint part with a shaped connector and a first receiver configured to receive a first component. A second joint part has a mating connector that engages the shaped connector fixing the first and second joint parts to one another and has a second receiver configured to receive a second component to be connected to the first component. At least one of the first and second receivers is a channel formed in the respective first or second joint part and has an open side that is covered by a portion of the other of the first and second joint parts when the shaped connector and the mating connector are fully engaged.

Abstract: A fatigue load resistant structure includes a fatigue loaded portion and a weldable fatigue loading resistant feature. The fatigue loaded portion includes a first elongation material. The weldable fatigue loading resistant feature includes a second elongation material secured to the fatigue loaded portion of the fatigue loaded structure. The first elongation material is less ductile than the second elongation material, and the weldable fatigue loading resistant feature can reduce, retard, or eliminate formation of cracks due to tensile and compressive forces.

Abstract: A method of joining a first component to a second component, the method comprising preparing the first component by forming an array of elongate projections on a bond surface of the component, each projection having a centerline, a tip, and a base. The centerline at the tip of each projection is oriented at an angle with respect to the normal to the bond surface at its base, and the angular orientation of the tip centerlines varies across the array of projections. Next, the first component and a flexible layer are brought together so as to embed the projections in the flexible layer before hardening the flexible layer to form the second component. Also, a joint so formed.

Abstract: For joining assemblies, a bracket 135 includes a first bracket plate 105a and a second bracket plate 105b. The first bracket plate 105a is in physical communication with the second bracket plate 105b and is disposed at a specified interior angle 125 to the second bracket plate 105b. A restraining hook 130 is in physical communication with the second bracket plate 105b. The restraining hook includes a first hook plate 110a disposed substantially perpendicular to the second bracket plate 105b and a second hook plate 110b in physical communication with the first hook plate 110a and disposed substantially parallel to the second bracket plate 105b.

Abstract: A body for a motor vehicle and a method for producing a motor vehicle body is provided. Such a body comprises two roof frame longitudinal profiles (6, 14), at least one roof frame cross profile (10) arranged between the roof frame longitudinal profiles (6, 14) and a body pillar (12), wherein in a connecting area (Y) a roof frame longitudinal profile (6; 14), a roof frame cross profile (10) and the body pillar (12) are connected or can be connected together using a mechanical connection. Here the roof frame longitudinal profile (6; 14) comprises a recess (16) in the connecting area (Y), as seen in a longitudinal section of the roof frame longitudinal profile (6; 14), the recess accommodating the roof frame cross profile (10), at least some areas of the circumferential contour of the profile being adapted to match the recess (16).

Abstract: A cold frame is formed with lateral wall elements containing transparent hollow chamber panels, and supports which are provided with lateral flanges. The lateral wall elements include lateral edge areas provided with through-passages and formed by the hollow chamber panels thereof, and rest against the flanges of the supports. The lateral wall elements are connected to the supports by clamping devices. The clamping devices include clamping elements which rest against the inner sides of the hollow cavity panels forming the edge areas of the lateral wall elements and are clamped between the hollow cavity panels and the tops of positioning bars belonging to the clamping devices. The bars protrude from the through-passages of the hollow chamber panels and they are rigidly connected to the flanges of the supports.

Abstract: The invention relates to a base or a mounting frame for an electrical enclosure or a rack, comprising mounting pieces which are arranged, as corner pieces, in the corner regions of a rectangle or square that extends in an x-y plane, said mounting pieces being produced in a respective shaping process and comprising first and second mounting faces which lie outside with respect to the rectangle or square, which extend in the x direction and in the y direction at a right angle thereto and which extend in a space direction z at a right angle to the x-y plane, wherein sections of a system of covers are brought into contact with the mounting faces, said covers having lateral covers with cover walls that are flat on the exterior and that have reinforcing ribs extending longitudinally on the interior, and being fastened to receiving structures of the mounting pieces by connecting means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting frame for a switchgear cabinet or a rack, comprising mounting pieces which are arranged, as corner pieces, in the four corner sections of a rectangle or square that extends in an x-y plane, said mounting pieces being produced in a respective shaping process and having outer first and second mounting faces which extend in the x direction and in the y direction at a right angle thereto and which extend in a space direction z at a right angle to the x-y plane, and are provided with hollow spaces which are at least partially surrounded by wall parts and/or bores that are oriented in the z direction. The mounting frame further comprises intermediate elements which extend between the mounting pieces in the x direction and in the y direction and the end sections of which are fastened to the mounting pieces. The mounting pieces have wall sections which extend in parallel to the x-y plane, thus making assembly easier.

Abstract: A corner member for a window screen for joining framing members together at the corners, the corner member having a central body, first and second legs extending outwardly therefrom, a recess formed in the central body portion, and a plurality of resilient retaining members placed in the recess, each resilient retaining member having first and second retaining tabs which extend outwardly and which are designed to retain the screen in the window frame.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided that can be used with off the shelf steel tubing to make sturdy and secure frames securing for heavy equipment to a floor or other structure. Different sizes and shapes of frames are easily made by cutting the steel tubing to different lengths and assembling frames using the cut tubing and brackets. The mounting bracket includes two pairs of sidewalls respectively defining first and second channels set at an angle to one another. The mounting bracket further includes a base protrusion and may be configured such that the first and second channels receive a standard tubular member and the base protrusion fits into an end of the tubular member. The mounting bracket may also include a flange that is integral or part of a mounting bracket assembly.

Abstract: A gusset (40A-G) between two CMC walls (26, 28) has fibers (23) oriented to provide anisotropic strengthening of the wall intersection (34). The fibers (23) may be oriented diagonally to oppose in tension a wall-spreading moment of the walls (26, 28) about the intersection (34). Interlocking features (46, 48, 52, 56, 58) may be provided on the gusset to improve load sharing between the gusset and the walls. The gusset may have one or more diagonal edges (50, 51) that contact matching edges of a slot (42, 42D, 43D) to oppose wall-spreading (M1) and wall-closing (M2) bending of the walls (26, 28). The gusset may be installed in the slot after preparing the gusset and the walls to different temperatures. Then the assembly may be final-fired to produce differential shrinkage that causes compression of the gusset or the wall intersection.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mechanical coupling arrangement for a lattice support beam having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, said mechanical coupling arrangement comprising at least a first chord member, a first diagonal member, and a connector element for joining said first chord member with said first diagonal member, wherein each of said first chord member, said first diagonal member, and said connector element is made of extruded aluminum profile, said connector element comprising at least a first attachment portion having a first contact surface in contact with said first chord member, and a second attachment portion having a second contact surface in contact with an abutment surface of said first diagonal member.

Abstract: The current invention comprises a mechanical clamp system to join two or more panel or other structural elements together at different angels for the purpose of constructing furniture, product displays, art, play equipment, and other desirable structural elements.

Abstract: A spacer for an insulating glazing unit, the spacer including a longitudinal body including two longitudinal sides and two membranes or membrane parts, each membrane or membrane part configured to be secured to a glass sheet of the insulating glazing unit, and each membrane or membrane part configured to be articulated to the body about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body between a position in which the membrane or membrane part lies against a longitudinal side of the body and a position in which the membrane or membrane part is at least partially moved apart from the longitudinal side of the body. The spacer allows the size of the insulating glazing unit not to be restricted while ensuring a bead for example of butyl of the insulating glazing unit can withstand high climatic loads without being damaged.

Abstract: Described is a frame connection for connecting members of a frame without visible fixings. The frame connection comprises first and second elongate members, each having first and second channels. First and second connection members are provided, each having a first end portion comprising a first planar member and a second end portion comprising a second planar member. The end portions each include one or more holes therein. The first end portions of the first and second connection members are received in the first and second channels, respectively, of the first elongate member, and the second end portions are received in the first and second channels, respectively, of the second elongate member. Fasteners are received through the holes to secure the first and second connection members to the first and second elongate members and side cover members are then secured across the first and second channels.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of LCDs, and more particularly to a backplane and an LCD device including the backplane. The backplane includes a frame and a bottom plate; the frame is of a joining structure, and includes a plurality of frame edge members; the frame edge members are equilong. The backplane of the invention employs a modular design, the frame of the backplane is divided into a plurality of equilong frame edge member units, and the design is standardized. When the new products of LCD devices are developed, only frame edge members of different number are selected from the standardized modular units for combination and use. The members have a high generality, thereby reducing the development cost of special moulds, shortening the development cycle of products, avoiding the problem that a great deal of stagnant materials are inconveniently handled when developing a single device. Thus, the aim of reducing cost is achieved.

Abstract: An angled adapter configured for engagement between a carrier-mounted bicycle cradle and a bicycle anti-sway device. The adapter includes an adapter body. The adapter body has a cradle engagement portion at a top end thereof and an anti-sway engagement portion at a bottom end thereof. The adapter body also includes an angled extension portion interconnected between the cradle engagement portion and the anti-sway engagement portion.

Abstract: A structural connection arrangement and method for connecting at least two sash, stile, mullion, or frame members of window and/or door frame assemblies that are oriented in crossing orientations when connected to one another. The connection arrangement includes at least two elongate members that each extend along a respective longitudinal axis. A pair of openings are formed in one of the elongate members and oriented to face in a crossing direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the respective member. A pair of connection members is secured to the other of the elongate members of the frame assembly and extends beyond the elongate member so that each connection member cooperates with one of the pair of openings and overlaps an interface between the two elongate members.

Abstract: A connecting element includes a first leg, a second leg and a third leg that are connected to each other and are each disposed at an angle to each other. The first leg includes a first fastening section and the second leg includes a second fastening section. A bending edge is disposed between the first leg and the second leg. The first leg includes at least one supporting section adjacent to the first section in a direction parallel to the bending edge, with the supporting section being connected to the second leg. The second leg forms an extension part in the first direction that is adjacent to the second fastening section, has a free end and is longer than the first fastening section of the first leg. The third leg is connected to the first leg and to the second leg.

Abstract: The invention relates to an angle bracket including a composite material for connecting parts. The angle bracket has two wings forming an angle along a longitudinal folding axis and coupling regions on the outside of the fold. The coupling regions attach to parts to be connected, and is associated with a securing means. At least in the longitudinal direction, the angle bracket has at least one succession of domed sections with a concave or convex profile on the inside and/or outside of the fold, providing the bracket with a corrugated form in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A connecting piece for an air pump comprises a first connecting board and a second connecting board, and the bottom of the first connecting board is connected with the top of the second connecting board. A first mounting hole is set up on the first connecting board, and a compression chamber is mounted in the first mounting hole. A second mounting hole is set up on the second connecting board, and a power device is mounted in the second mounting hole. The first and second mounting holes are both through holes. The air pump includes a power device and a transmission device connected together via the connecting piece.

Abstract: The invention proposes a device for connecting wall elements of a drawer, wherein the wall elements, in the connected state, form at least part of a wall of the drawer, and wherein the drawer wall comprises a front wall, a rear wall and/or at least one side wall. According to the invention, a plate-like connecting adapter with engagement means is provided for connecting the wall elements which are to be connected, the engagement means interacting, for connecting purposes, both with an end side of a first wall element which is to be connected and with a main side of a second wall element which is to be connected, wherein the connecting adapter, in its main direction of extent, butts against the end side and the main side.

Abstract: A device for the forced locking of two elements oriented orthogonally to one another, especially suitable for steadily connecting and constraining two tubular elements (10), (12) with quadrangular or polygonal section which are partly delimited by a U-shaped band (22) and which have, on at least one face, a plurality of pairs of shaped recesses (14), whereas the band (22) is correspondingly provided with pairs of complementary projections (16) developed projecting on the inner front of the opposite vertical and parallel branches (18) and (20) thereof.

Abstract: A corner assembly for a tonneau cover system of a pick-up truck is provided and has a corner member, a lid member and a lengthened cushion member. A connection surface of the corner member is formed with a stepped recess, and the lid member is embedded in the stepped recess to cover ribs and cavities in the stepped recess. The lengthened cushion member is L-shaped and attached to the connection surface of the corner member, the lid member and two surfaces of two adjacent frame members. Thus, the present invention can efficiently maintain the effective buffering thickness of the lengthened cushion member, absorb vibration, and prevent from impact between frame members and a cargo box to thus reduce or eliminate noise.

Abstract: A press cage may include pairs of opposing wall plates, each of the pairs of wall plates being orthogonal with respect to the other pairs, with corresponding machined indentations located at predetermined locations on broad faces of the wall plates which are adjacent to each other. The press cage may also include coupler assemblies made of coupler parts, each of the parts fixed to machined indentation of the corresponding machined indentations at one of the predetermined locations, the coupler parts locked together.

Abstract: A mobile vehicle comprising body shell composite panels and a method of joining body shell composite panels of a mobile vehicle.

Abstract: A miter joint bracket and method of using comprised of a base-plate having an oblate-hexagonal shape, a flat-roofed dome rising vertically from the base-plate, apertures drilled into the dome's flat roof to accommodate fasteners drilled or nailed through the apertures and into both sides of the miter joint of the frame to which the bracket is attached. The upper edges of the miter joint are drawn up into the space underneath the dome which pulls the upper edges slightly apart but forces the lower edges of the miter joint closer together thereby creating a tighter and more aesthetically appealing joint on the view-side of the shutter or frame to which the bracket is attached.

Abstract: A corner key includes a first arm portion, a first engaging portion, a second arm portion, and a second engaging portion. The first arm portion has a first outer side-surface. The first engaging portion is disposed on the first outer side-surface. The second arm portion is connected to the first arm portion and has a second outer side-surface. The second outer side-surface is unparallel to the first outer side-surface. The second engaging portion is disposed on the second outer side-surface.

Abstract: A modular furniture has multiple first furniture parts, multiple second furniture parts and multiple assembling devices. The second furniture parts are respectively connected to the first furniture parts and each has a mounting recess. The assembling devices are respectively mounted between the first furniture parts and the second furniture parts, and each assembling device has a holding kit and an engaging frame. The holding kit is connected to one of the first furniture parts and has a positioning rod and a pushing element. The engaging frame is mounted in the mounting recess of one of the second furniture parts, selectively engages the holding kit and has an engaging panel and two engaging recesses formed in the engaging panel. One of the engaging recesses selectively engages the positioning rod in the annular groove and the other engaging recess selectively engages the engaging rod.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a variable fastener for fixing a curtain wall, enabling a vertical member of a curtain wall unit to be coupled to an end portion of a building slab (S), wherein the variable fastener comprises: a first bracket fixed to the end portion of the slab (S); and a second bracket, one side of which is coupled to the vertical member of the curtain wall unit, and the other side of which is coupled to the first bracket, so as to transfer the load of the curtain wall unit to the slab (S). The first bracket includes a planar base portion fixed to the end portion of the slab (S), and a support portion formed on the front end of the base portion so as to be higher than the upper surface of the base portion.

Abstract: Corner joints and methods of forming corner joints are described herein. The corner joints may provide the appearance of a mortise and tenon joint on both the exterior and interior surfaces of the corner joint, but include a mitered connection within the joint. Structures including at least one of the corner joints are also described.

Abstract: A reinforced connector assembly for a tubular grab railing has an upper tubing support that is aligned with the grab railing during use and a lower base portion bolted directly to the tubing support fastened to a wall or floor. The tubing support has an opening that divides it into upper and lower halves with a reinforcing plate hidden between them to form a three layer sandwich structure with at least one boss confined during use within the tubing. The connector assembly is a composite formed from an outer plastic resinous connector element and the hidden reinforcing plate which can be formed from steel. The reinforcing plate which provides reinforcement for the plastic components can include exposed ears on each side that frictionally engage and distend the tubing to prevent it from rotating during use. An adjustable connector assembly has two pivotally related portions to permit angular adjustment on site. A corner elbow, an end connector and an end extension are provided.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for attachment provide enhanced connecting integrity between various structural components. The method and apparatus have particular applicability in connection with connecting a post for a deck. The post is connected directly or indirectly by a connecting device which is secured against the surface of the post and to a surface of a joist loaded in shear. An anchor member may be fastened to the side of a joist and threadably receive a fastener which extends through a bore and, at the opposite end, is secured against the outside surface of a second joist. Connecting devices which employ L-shaped shank members are also employed. Transportable buildings and building kits comprising connecting assemblies of the invention are also included.

Abstract: A cable tray connector that allows for the adjustment of cable trays attached thereto to permit adjustable, angular redirection of the cable tray path within a horizontal plane. Such connector comprises a bed having cable tray attachment zones, where the respective cable trays may be attached; side walls positioned around portions of the bed; and, optionally, a cable guide disposed centrally within the bed. Each cable tray attachment zone may include a first, circular aperture for pivotal attachment of a cable tray and at least one arcuate slotted aperture for adjustable attachment of the same cable tray.

Abstract: A containment system, for instance, for containment of heat and/or chemical gases, is described, for instance, carbon-based containment systems that can include an insulation segment, a shield segment, and/or a divider segment, wherein each can be a plurality of panels, such as wall panels, that form walls.

Abstract: A connector system for flotation devices has a plurality of connectors. Each connector allows at least one flotation device to attach together and to attach a plurality of other flotation devices together.

Abstract: A corner coupling for attaching one or more beams to a support post, the coupling comprises one or more central coupling unit attached or integral with the support post, and one or more beam end couplers each extending at an end of the beam and being detachably attachable to a respective central coupling unit; wherein a each beam end coupler is configured for arresting engagement with an arresting arrangement of a respective central coupling unit composed of at least a wedge-type engagement, surface-to-surface load bearing and one or more auxiliary locking arrangement.

Abstract: A furniture joinery, comprises a slide rail and a slide block. The slide block includes a cut extending therethrough. The slide block receives a fastener and when the fastener passes through the cut, slides on the slide block become misaligned in the slide rail thus retaining the slide block therein.

Abstract: A corner connector for glass pane spacers includes a first and a second connecting element, on each of which a spacer can be mounted, and a corner element, which joins the two connecting elements at an angle, wherein the corner element has two lateral surfaces facing the glass panes, two end surfaces facing the respective spacer and an outer surface. The corner connector is characterized in that a metal foil is applied to the outer surface and at least partially to the lateral surfaces and the end surfaces, and butyl is provided in the area of the end surfaces, which creates a seal between the metal foil and the inserted spacer.

Abstract: A bracket is provided for a bow. The bracket connects a header and a jamb. The bracket has a pair of end faces disposed generally orthogonal to one another with one end face abutting the header and the other abutting the jamb; and a pair of tongues extending from said end faces for engagement with end sockets formed in the ends of the header and jamb. The bracket is formed in two pieces arranged face to face along a medial plane extending between the end faces and held together by a fastener extending through a radial web that connects the end faces. Each said tongue is provided with at least one aperture therethrough alignable with similar apertures formed through the end sockets of the headers and jambs whereby a fastener can pass through the aligned apertures in a socket having a tongue inserted therein and fastened, to secure the components to one another.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a panel to a structure. The mounting apparatus includes a panel extrusion that attaches to a back side of the panel such that the panel extrusion is obscured behind the panel in order to show a clean surface look. A connector extrusion secures the panel extrusion to the structure for simple construction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a corner accessory for placing at the junction between at least two ducts that extend in different directions, the accessory comprising two distinct flaps, one of which includes a projecting element and the other of which includes a circular opening receiving said projecting element to allow said flaps to pivot about a pivot axis, the circular edge of said opening opening out locally to a straight slot that extends radially relative to the circular edge of said opening and that opens out into a free edge of said flap. According to the invention, said projecting element is a cylindrical wall presenting firstly an outside diameter equal, ignoring clearance, to the inside diameter of said circular opening so that during pivoting of one flap relative to the other, the outside face of said cylindrical wall slides over the edge face of the circular edge of said opening, and presenting secondly a height that varies around its circumference.

Abstract: A reinforced connector for supporting a tubular grab railing has an upper tubing support that is aligned with the grab railing during use and a lower base portion which is attached to the tubing support, and is fastened a wall or floor as a pedestal for the tubing support. The tubing support has an opening extending longitudinally thereof that divides it into upper and lower halves with the reinforcing plate held between them. The halves of the tubing support are aligned with one another to form at least one boss that is constructed and arranged to engage and support one end of a section of the grab railing tubing. The connector assembly which supports a section of grab railing is formed from dissimilar structural materials including an outer plastic resinous connector element and a reinforcing plate. The reinforcing plate extends through the support to provide reinforcement for the tubing support including each boss and the tubing itself.

Abstract: In general, implementations of the present invention include devices, systems, and components for attaching a modular element to a lateral surface at a variety of different angles. In particular, implementations of the present invention comprise a connector module having a modular element interface on one end and a lateral surface interface on an opposing end. A flexible tip seal is located at the lateral surface interface of the connector module. The flexible tip seal enables an assembler to attach a modular element to a desired lateral structure at a variety of different angles.

Abstract: A bracket is provided for a bow. The bracket connects a header and a jamb. The bracket has a pair of end faces disposed generally orthogonal to one another with one end face abutting the header and the other abutting the jamb; and a pair of tongues extending from said end faces for engagement with end sockets formed in the ends of the header and jamb. The bracket is formed in two pieces arranged face to face along a medial plane extending between the end faces and held together by a fastener extending through a radial web that connects the end faces. Each said tongue is provided with at least one aperture therethrough alignable with similar apertures formed through the end sockets of the headers and jambs whereby a fastener can pass through the aligned apertures in a socket having a tongue inserted therein and fastened, to secure the components to one another.

Abstract: An assembly comprising two panels, a profiled section, a clamping bracket and a fastener, wherein an edge of each panel is received in a respective edge receiving profile of the profiled section, the clamping bracket is engaged with the panels, and the fastener is connected between the clamping bracket and the profiled section so as to clamp the edges of the panels between the profiled section and the clamping bracket. Also, a method of joining two panels, the method comprising positioning an edge of each panel in a respective edge receiving profile of a profiled section, engaging a clamping bracket with the panels, and connecting the clamping bracket to the profiled section using a fastener so as to clamp the edges of the panels between the profiled section and the clamping bracket. The invention is particularly suitable for joining body shell panels of a mobile vehicle, such as a caravan or the like.

Abstract: A device for the forced locking of two elements oriented orthogonally to one another, especially suitable for steadily connecting and constraining two tubular elements (10), (12) with quadrangular or polygonal section which are partly delimited by a U-shaped band (22) and which have, on at least one face, a plurality of pairs of shaped recesses (14), whereas the band (22) is correspondingly provided with pairs of complementary projections (16) developed projecting on the inner front of the opposite vertical and parallel branches (18) and (20) thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of modular building systems. Embodiments of the invention include, a modular building system comprising planar sheets of material and moment connections, which are combined with tool-less or limited tool assembly mechanisms and can be used, for example, as spatial partitions, platforms, structural supports, or supports for articles. Specific embodiments of the invention provide structures having a seemingly homogenous, flowing ribbon structure.

Abstract: The present invention includes a system for connecting tubes or rods, which are preferably uni-directional pultruded, filament wound, or roll-wrapped carbon-fiber tubes or rods, together to form trusses and other structures using a series of connector pieces preferably bonded together with adhesive.