Abstract: A mount according to an example of the present disclosure includes a locating pin, a load pin, a fastener, the fastener configured to retain a component on at least one of the locating pin and the load pin, the fastener including a bolt, a mounting boss and a spring, the spring allowing the mounting boss to move with respect to the bolt, and wherein the bolt is held captive in the mounting boss with a captive feature. A gas turbine engine and a method of mounting a component are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hammer tool includes a head and a handle tightly coupled to the head. The head defines a through hole and a hole connected to the through hole. The hole extends transversely to the through hole. The through hole is of a first width and the hole is of a width greater than the first width. The handle includes a connecting end inserted through the through hole. The connecting end is extruded after inserting through the through hole to include at least one positioning protrusion protruding into the hole. The connecting end is of a second width at where the at least one positioning protrusion is disposed. The second width is greater than the first width.

Abstract: A filter drum including: a drive shaft via which the filter drum is rotatably supportable and rotatably drivable; a filter drum body which is formed in a manner separated from the drive shaft, to which the drive shaft extends centrally and which filter drum body includes a first drum end wall, a second drum end wall, and a drum jacket wall which extends along the drive shaft between the first drum end wall and the second drum end wall and connects the first drum end wall and the second drum end wall to each other; and a first clamping ring set and a second clamping ring set, corresponding to the first drum end wall and the second drum end wall, respectively, by which, in a respective manner, the first drum end wall and the second drum end wall are, via radial clamping, fixedly connected to the drive shaft such that a driving torque applied to the drive shaft is correspondingly transmittable from the drive shaft to the first drum end wall and/or the second drum end wall and, thereby, to the filter drum body vi

Abstract: A linear drive assembly having a linear drive motor having a shaft, the shaft defining a first bore therein extending from the first end of the shaft, the shaft defining a tapering within the first bore, and the shaft defining a second bore therein connected with the first bore and extending to the second end of the shaft; a screw including a tapered end at the first end of the screw, the tapered end configured to substantially mate with the tapering within the bore, and the screw defining a threaded bore extending from the tapered end at least partially along a longitudinal axis of the screw; and a retaining screw having a head portion and a threaded portion, the threaded portion configured to extend through the second bore and mate with a threaded bore of the screw when the screw is mounted within the shaft.

Abstract: A tongue with edge sections that are used to glue the tongue into a groove of panel. A tongue for connection of a building panel, said tongue is of an elongated shape and made of molded plastic, the tongue including at least two protrusions at a first long edge of the tongue, wherein the protrusions are bendable in a plane parallel to the upper surface of the tongue and extending essentially in the parallel plane and, wherein the tongue has a second long edge, which is essentially straight over substantially the whole length of the tongue and the tongue includes a gluing part configured to be glued into a groove at an edge of the building panel.

Abstract: An anchoring device has an insert sleeve and an expanding rivet. The insert sleeve is anchorable in an insert recess of a support part via engagement tongues. In a final assembly configuration, spreading arms of the expansion rivet are situated in arm clearances of the insert sleeve by the action of an expansion shank of a rivet pin, and are engaged with retaining edges of the insert sleeve. In this manner, the mounting part is removably connected to the support part with the expansion shank removable from the rivet body by releasing the spreading arms from the insert sleeve in order to release the connection.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a handle system for use with finishing tools utilized to finish wallboard joints. A finishing tool may be connected to the handle system and moved relative to a wallboard joint to appropriately apply mastic over the joint. In one embodiment, the handle system includes an elongate handle body having a tear drop cross-sectional shape. The shape enables the handle body to fit ergonomically within a user's hand and improves the user's ability to resist torque tending to cause the handle body to twist and a connected finishing tool to come out of contact with wallboard during use. The handle system further includes a pivoting connector assembly that permits a connected finishing tool to rotate relative to the handle body and that has a unique pivot pin that allows mastic to flow through the handle body, through the pivoting connector assembly, and into the connected finishing tool.

Abstract: A connector for rigidly engaging elongate structural members in a display structure includes a beam connection portion defined on a body and having a cavity. A semi-cylindrical guide surface of the cavity is adjacent to an opening. The opening has an elliptical shape in which the difference between a major and a minor axis is an offset distance. An eccentric fastener is rotatably disposed in the cavity and includes a head portion that protrudes from the opening and engages a hole of the elongate structural member, and a cam portion that is eccentrically disposed relative to the head portion and configured to engage the semi-cylindrical surface when the eccentric fastener is rotated relative to the connector.

Abstract: A hygienic insert connector assembly that prevents biological contamination within food, beverage and biopharma processes includes an insert to pass through an opening into a fluid chamber, a support assembly, a seal disposed around the insert to seal the opening into the fluid chamber, and a seal compression mechanism. When the seal is axially compressed, the seal radially expands and contacts both the wall of the opening into the fluid chamber and the insert to collectively form a fluid tight seal. This eliminates the potential for product entrapment with the associated biological contamination risk, and allows efficient in-place cleaning and sterilization. The connector assembly can be installed in any orientation and functions such that positive pressure inside the fluid chamber enhances the sealing mechanism. The simple design enables the insert to be easily removed, examined, and re-inserted in conformance with international sanitary design standards.

Abstract: A display system and structure is disclosed generally comprising a vertical post assembly and a horizontal beam assembly coupled thereto, wherein the beam assembly includes a beam, a housing, and a plate assembly extractable from the housing, which plate assembly has at least two plates, which, when separated, secure the beam assembly to the post assembly. In some embodiments, the plates have ridges that fit into a channel in the post assembly. In some embodiments, the post assembly includes a spline with a slot, and the plates have tongues which fit into the slot.

Abstract: A mechanical fastener assembly having a first member and an insert. The first member includes a cavity into which the insert is forced. The insert includes a body portion having a non-circular cross section defined by a plurality of arcuate sections. Forcing the insert into the first member, which may be a tubular member, firmly engages the insert with the first member. The first member is securable to a second member by positioning a portion of the first member within an opening in a second member. The opening in the second member may be configured to correspond to the cross sectional shape of the body portion of the insert. The body portion of the insert outwardly deforms the first member into engagement with the second member to thereby secure the assembly and prevent the relative axial and rotational movement between the insert, first member and second member.

Abstract: A profile-connecting device for connecting two profile bars. The first profile bar has an end side which abuts a longitudinal side of a second profile bar. At least the outer longitudinal side of the second profile bar which is directed toward the end side of the first profile bar and at least one outer longitudinal side of the first profile bar has an undercut groove.

Abstract: A striking tool having a handle engaged in an eye in a head uses a metal strongback unit engaged in a slot the handle to secure the handle in the eye of the head. The metal strongback unit has openings in a web that fits in the slot in the handle that allow wedges to be driven into the handle in a manner that both the handle end and the web of the strongback unit are spread. Metal of the strongback unit urges against an inside surface of the head in the eye to form a secure fit. In a preferred embodiment the strongback unit has metal sides that may extend below the head and provide metal surfaces for overstrike protection.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transconnector for coupling first and second spinal fixation rods or other elongate fixation elements. The transconnector includes a male member, a female member, and a locking member. The male member has a body with a linking element (such as a hook) associated with the lateral end for receiving one of the fixation elements, and a projection extending from the medial end. The female member has a body with a linking element associated with the lateral end for receiving the other fixation element, and a cavity with an opening on the medial end for receiving a portion of the male member projection. The locking member adjustably and rotatably secures the male member projection portion in the cavity in order to accommodate different orientations and separation distances between the first and second fixation elements.

Abstract: A device for forming a connection between connectable elements includes a first connectable member for facilitating the connection and a second connectable member for facilitating the connection. The second connectable member is adapted to engage the first connectable member. The first connectable member includes an opening for receiving the second connectable member. A tapered element is also provided for one of compressing the first connectable member into locking engagement with the second connectable member and expanding the second connectable member into locking engagement with the first connectable member while the second connectable member is positioned in the opening for receiving.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for securing a stranded cable to an object involves passing a first end portion of the cable through an opening defined by a wall of the member, by moving the first end portion in a direction toward the connector member. A spreader member formed of a material operable to plastically deform, is placed between strands of the cable to spread apart at least some of the strands of the cable and the cable end portion and the spreader member are forced into the opening until the spreader member and at least some of the cable strands are plastically deformed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rivet device. The device is characterized in that it comprises a substantially cylindrical tubular body (10), an annular collar extending outwards from the first end of the body, and at least two locking elements (20, 22) formed in the body. Each locking element is constituted by an elastically deformable strip (24) cut out in the body, extending in the direction of the axis of the body, and having a first end secured to the first end of the body and a second end secured to the second end of the body, with each strip having folds (30, 32, 34) in such a manner that in an initial state a portion of the strip projects into the inside of the body and in a deformed state the strip projects to the outside of the body.

Abstract: A tool handle assembly includes a molded adapter bonded to the end of a handle shaft, which adapter includes a generally cylindrical cap portion and a generally tapered frustoconical portion that surrounds the handle shaft adjacent to the cap portion. The handle assembly is inserted into a lower entrance of a tapered eyehole of a tool head such that the frustoconical portion of the adapter engages a portion of the eyehole. In one preferred form, the cap portion of the adapter includes external barbs. A pair of arcuate wedges having interior teeth are inserted between the cap portion of the adapter and the tool head and bear on the major axis of the tool head. The teeth of the wedge cooperate with the barbs of the adapter to secure the wedges in place. In another preferred form, the adapter includes a pair of slots into which wedge inserts are driven to expand the cap portion of the adapter and thus secure the tool head to the handle assembly.

Abstract: A retaining device for connecting a tool with an eye of varying geometry to the mating geometry of a tool handle. The retaining device includes: the eye of the tool; the end of the handle; lock wedges with a clearance hole and reaction surface; and a wedge bar of two or more integral bosses with threaded through holes, and one or more integral wedges. The lock wedge reaction surfaces are placed in the reaction surfaces of the handle with the narrow end of the lock wedge toward the slot(s) in the end of the handle. The handle and lock wedges are placed in the eye mating the lock wedges and lock wedge sloping surfaces. The wedge bar is oriented and placed in the slot(s) in the end of the handle; the fasteners are inserted through the lock wedge through hole, through the eye, and engaged in the threaded holes of the wedge bar. The fasteners are then tightened. As the fasteners are tightened; the wedge bar, and lock wedges and handle, are simultaneously drawn into the opposite ends of the eye.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for use in constructing a picture frame consists of two superposed, separate plates. One plate has a threaded aperture for receipt of a jacking screw, and the other has a recess for engaging the tip of the screw, the axes of which are offset when the lateral edges of the plates are in mutual registry. Advancement of the screw separates and shifts the plates, thus exerting lateral as well as a transverse gripping forces upon the frame members.

Abstract: A magic square comprised of a central bearing having six joint axles respectively associated with six central surface segments rotatably secured thereon, twenty edge surface segments being fit in the space formed by the central surface segments to form a three-dimensional square block. Each of the central surface segments comprises a through hole having an inside diameter larger than the joint axle to be rotatably fit on the joint axle. Each of the joint axles has an expanded end with a cone-shaped camming surface, the expanded end defining a step with the joint axle.

Abstract: A retainer (76) is disclosed for retaining a first element to a second element. Various construction details are developed which provide means to secure a second element to a first element wherein the elements are highly stressed, such as the rotating components of a turbomachine. In one particular embodiment, the retainer has a deformable portion (86) on one end, an internally threaded portion (88), and a shoulder (84) disposed on the end opposite the deformable portion and having a flat surface (92) to prevent rotation of the retainer during assembly. The deformable portion extends through cooperating retainer apertures (52, 68) in the two elements. The deformable portion is flared in place to produce a clinching force between the deformable portion and the shoulder and thereby secure the two elements together.

Abstract: The invention relates to component connecting fastener especially flange connecting fasteners for the propeller shaft in a motor vehicle. The two flanges 4, 5 contain bores 8, 9 which align with each other. Axially slotted tensioning sleeve 10 is introduced into each bore 8, 9. The tensioning sleeve 10 is axially elongated and radially expanded by tensioning pin 22 driven into bore 12. After completion of the assembly operation, contact face 17 provided at collar 16 is supported on contact face 18 of flange 4, with supporting face 20 being supported on abutment face 21 of further flange 5. In this way it is possible to automate the assembly procedure while requiring less space and achieving a higher compression between flanges 4, 5.

Abstract: A walker frame of the type including four legs which extend into contact with the ground and support an upper handgrip portion is modified by the provision of a skid member attached to at least the rear legs for engagement with the ground. The skid member includes a portion of a flat strip material manufactured from a high density plastic material with the front edge of the skid member turned upwardly to allow ready sliding over various surfaces. The flat strip is attached to the lower leg by an insert member which expands in the hollow interior at the lower end of the leg by screws passing through the skid member from the underside into the leg.

Abstract: An end connector for attachment to a tubing end including a housing having a first aperture therethrough with a predetermined internal periphery and a plug member having a predetermined external periphery for cooperative engagement with the end of the tubing and the internal periphery of the first aperture of the housing, the plug member releasably retaining a portion of the end of the tubing between the external periphery of the plug member and the internal periphery of the first aperture of the housing to prevent removal of the tubing from the housing when the tubing is subjected to tension in a desired direction.

Abstract: A coupling including a first hollow section having longitudinal corrugations and a second section having an aperture therein. The coupling is made according to the method including the steps of inserting the first hollow section having longitudinal corrugations into the aperture in the second section so that at least a portion thereof including the corrugations extends into and beyond the aperture, the first hollow section being selected so that its cross-sectional length exceeds the perimeter of the aperture. At least the portion of said first hollow section beyond said aperture is then expanded so as to smooth the corrugations, while avoiding stretching the wall of the first hollow section whereby the exterior size of the hollow section exceeds the entire perimeter of the aperture and the cross-sectional length remains unchanged.

Abstract: A tool handle wedge for providing a tight fit between a wooden handle and a tool head such a pick. In addition to a main wedge, wings are provided on each end of the wedge in a transverse direction. The wing wedges provide additional spreading of the handle to provide a tightening force in two directions. A screw may be inserted through the middle of the main wedge in order to tightly hold the wedge in place.

Abstract: A first of two members which are joined in a manner to undergo synchronous rotation is formed with a aperture which has a flower-like shape and which has a periphery which is essentially free of sharply angled portions. A hollow projection formed on one end of a shaft is forced into the aperture and then punched to assume the shape of the aperture and to caulk the two members together.

Abstract: An assembly includes a hollow shaft and drive elements partly formed of brittle material. The drive elements include, as viewed in axial succession, first regions containing material of relatively low ductility and second regions containing material of relatively high ductility. The hollow shaft has expanded sections opposite the second regions securing the drive elements on the hollow shaft.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound joint in which a lower section and an upper section are mated along a common contact plane. Means for positively interlocking the sections are provided in each section. A depressed area on the surface of each of the sections is oriented along the common contact plane, such that when the sections are interlocked, the depressed areas form an enclosed tube. A spreader tube comprising a metal that undergoes cold work hardening during expansion can be positioned within the enclosed tube, whereby the expansion of the spreader tube within the enclosed tube to a volume larger than the volume of the enclosed tube causes said interlocked sections to be permanently jointed.

Abstract: A new method for the production of furniture is provided comprising the steps of providing tree trunks and branches; debarking, drying and cutting said tree trunks or branches to the desired size; producing tenons and mortises in respective ends of said cut tree trunks or branches, said tenons being sized to cooperatively engage said mortises; and assembling furniture from said cut tree trunks or branches by inserting said tenons into said mortises in order to fix respective tree trunks or branches to one another.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for securing the ends of longitudinal tensile load-bearing elements comprises a pair of rings having complementary tapered surfaces. When assembled, one ring seats coaxially inside the other ring and the elements are gripped between the tapered surfaces. The outer, tapered surface of the inner ring is roughened and embedded in the surface of the elements so that load on the elements acts preferentially to draw the inner ring more tightly against the inner, tapered surface of the outer ring. An outer collar engages the outer ring with a flange to retain the assembly. The assembly finds particular application as an armour clamp for a submarine telecommunications cable.

Abstract: A drive-in expansion fastener is provided having a generally cylindrical, hollow body with a tapered end formed from an angular truncation of the body. The body is reinforced by at least one longitudinal rib so as to permit drive-in penetration from the tapered end even if the fastener is formed from plastic materials. The fastener is retained within the wall by at least one pair of hinged flanges which expand circumferentially in response to the threaded insertion of an ordinary screw within the hollow portion of the body. That screw engages an inclined surface within the body to cam the flanges outwardly. The flanges engage the back surface of the wall while a longitudinally slit portion of the body expands within the hole created by drive-in penetration.

Abstract: A dog clutch includes complementary cooperative male and female connection parts, one of which parts is defined by a hub integral with a wheel while the other part is carried by an end part of a shaft and which have such configuration as to define a series of cylindrical peripheral bearing surfaces and to provide between two successive bearing surfaces radial abutments which define therebetween projections engaged in cavities. A centrifugal expansion device is disposed directly and at least partly in the end part so as to produce a radial expansion of the series of male bearing surfaces and normally achieve an immobilization by the effect of friction of the hub on the end part, and exceptionally achieve a locking against rotation by contact of the abutments.

Abstract: An improved wedge is provided for securing the heads of striking tools such as hammers, axes and the like to the extremities of their elongated wooden handles. The wedge is of monolithic metal construction, having a downwardly directed edge or sufficient sharpness to penetrate wood, and having a centered aperture. When the wedge is driven into the handle, the wood grain expands into the aperture, thereby securing the wedge.

Abstract: A support (2) which serves for fastening a pointer (1) on a pointer shaft has, towards the top, a holding part (12) which is developed as an expansion rivet. The pointer (1) has a central passage (13) through which the holding part (12) engages. A cap (3) is provided with an expansion pin (14) which is adapted to be pushed from above into the holding part (12) when the cap (3) is mounted. In this way, the expansion rivet is expanded and the pointer (1) is thereby attached firmly to the support (2). A projection (16) on the holding part (12) which engages into a recess (17) in the pointer (1) determines the exact angular position of the pointer (1) with respect to the holding part (12).

Abstract: A two-stage gear pump with two gear sets each having a pinion telescoped onto a slotted drive shaft with a press fit and also positively keyed to the shaft. One key in the slot of the shaft includes radial ears establishing a positive coupling between the shaft and one of the pinions and also includes cantilevered spring fingers which enhance the press fit between the shaft and the other pinion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound joint in which a lower section and an upper section are mated along a common contact plane. Means for positively interlocking the sections are provided in each section. A depressed area on the surface of each of the sections is oriented along the common contact plane, such that when the sections are interlocked, the depressed areas form an enclosed tube. A spreader tube can be positioned within the enclosed tube, whereby the expansion of the spreader tube within the enclosed tube to a volume larger than the volume of the enclosed tube causes said interlocked sections to be permanently joined.

Abstract: A wooden spiral staircase having a hollow central support column, treads which abut but do not attach to such column, tread supports ending in tenons which completely intersect the column and are secured by a wedged-through mortise joint, spacerblocks between every two adjacent treads and under the bottommost tread, and an optional laminate bent handrail and optional balusters which serve no support function, enabling the manufacturer to construct and ship the main body of the staircase as a single unit that can easily be installed through "screwing" it through the doorway(s) of the intended site. The method of constructing such a staircase in which the placement of the mortises on the central column is determined by the use of a computer generated template, thereby allowing for every staircase to be custom-designed as well as ensuring extreme precision in the final product.

Abstract: A survival tool adapted to be mounted on a piece of native wood which is shaped for the purpose by means of the survival tool, the pivotable blade of the survival tool serving as a locking wedge when the survival tool is mounted on a piece of native wood, serving as a helve.

Abstract: A spindle assembly has a shaft with at least two axially spaced expandable shaft sections. The expandable shaft sections serve to couple the spindle to a bearing assembly having inner races. The expandable shaft sections are expanded elastically and uniformly into retentive contact with the inner races to provide radial and axial support for the spindle assembly.

Abstract: A quick operating connector assembly for securing a cable or conduit to a support channel. The device having a central post supporting two sets of opposed parallel locking lungs extending from the post. The post is formed with a slit and a bore intersecting the slit, such that a fastener means received in advance into the bore would effectively open the slit.

Abstract: A structure, which interlocks a relatively thin sheet of material with a relatively heavy member, for example, a hub member with a sheet metal fan structure, comprises the hub on one end having a groove dividing the hub into an inner sleeve-like shoulder having a length substantially greater than the thickness of the sheet-like member, the groove has a wider base than the throat adjacent a second outwardly extending shoulder on which the member rests. The sleeve is cut into a plurality of segments with alternate segments being deformed to force a portion of the edge of the sheet-like member into the groove to form a spline connection with the hub.

Abstract: A horseshoe shaped body formed of planar sheet metal is formed with a pair of legs joined at one end by an arcuate web. A portion of the web is bent perpendicularly to the legs, and each of said legs has a flange extending outwardly within the plane of the body at each of its free ends. A series of teeth along the inner edges thereof receive and mesh with the threads of the screw inserted therebetween.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns an actuating knob which is particularly useful for the window crank of an automotive vehicle, wherein the actuating knob is adapted to break off in the event of high impact. The knob comprises an outer knob part to be grasped and an inner knob part which serves as a pivot pin for the outer knob part. A tapered thickness region of the pivot pin is adapted to break off upon impact. Detent pins beneath the pivot pin connect with the crank arm. A blocking member installed between the detent pins holds them apart and the blocking member is detent connected to the pivot pins to prevent subsequent removal. The pivot pin has a widened lower borehole for receiving the blocking member and a narrowed diameter upper portion of that serves as the pivot pin for the outer knob part.

Abstract: A tubular fence is made by fixing a vertical tube on a horizontal tube. A method of making the same is disclosed wherein an opening part is formed on the side of the horizontal tube. A pin having a large diameter remote end, a smaller diameter adjacent end, and a tapering connecting part is positioned in the horizontal tube aligned with the opening part or in the end of the vertical tube. As the end part of the vertical tube is inserted into the opening part, the end part of said vertical tube is caused to be expanded outwardly by press-fitting said vertical tube to said pin from outside, whereby it is held closely adherent to said opening part.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for an abrasive member comprising a support structure including a plate member having opposite surfaces and at least one opening extending therethrough between the opposite surfaces, a stone assembly for mounting on the plate member including a backing member having opposed surfaces one of which is to be placed adjacent to one of the opposite surfaces of the plate member, an abrasive member mounted on the other opposed surface of the backing member, tubular members corresponding in number to the number of openings in the plate member formed on the one opposed surface of the backing member at locations to register with and to be insertable into the corresponding openings in the plate member, and a member for threading or otherwise forcing into each respective tubular members when positioned extending into corresponding ones of the spaced plate openings to expand their tubular members outwardly in the corresponding plate openings to make a tight engagement with the plate member.

Abstract: A cylindrical wedge for holding a tool head on a wooden tool handle has a tapered exterior surface and a central bore containing a throat section that is dimensionally smaller than the openings at either end of the bore. When the wedge is embedded in a wooden handle, the tapered exterior surface spreads the handle within the eye of the tool, and the throat section grips the handle core to hold the wedge securely in the handle.

Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining valve element/valve seat alignment in valve assemblies employing trunnion mounted valve elements, the apparatus including a shaft or trunnion attached to the valve element and provided with an axially extending bore which receives an expandable plug, axially fixed relative to the shaft, there being means provided to laterally expand the plug to effect frictional engagement between the plug and the bore of the shaft.

Abstract: A drive-in expansion fastener is provided having a generally cylindrical, hollow body with a tapered end formed from an angular truncation of the body. The body is reinforced by at least one longitudinal rib so as to permit drive-in penetration from the tapered end even if the fastener is formed from plastic materials. The fastener is retained within the wall by at least one pair of hinged flanges which expand .Iadd.or move .Iaddend.circumferentially .Iadd.apart .Iaddend.in response to the threaded insertion of an ordinary screw within the hollow portion of the body. That screw engages an inclined surface within the body to cam the flanges outwardly. The flanges engage the back surface of the wall while a longitudinally .[.slit portion.]. .Iadd.split length .Iaddend.of the body expands within the hole created by drive-in penetration.