Abstract: A clinch fastener with a single-element, unitary construction that does not require the preassembly of parts. The fastener provides a clamp load after installation and is fully formed by stamping the part from sheet metal. The fastener provides the necessary rigidity for a clinch attachment shank with the resilience of a head that will provide a residual clamp load to the attached panels. The fastener attaches two panels face-to-face by extending through aligned apertures in the panels. A shank undercut receives the cold flow of material from the second bottom panel while the panels are clamped against a resilient dome-shaped head of the fastener. The fastener may include a central axial well that receives the tip of a press punch during installation.

Abstract: An electric wire is terminated with a wire terminal. The electric wire includes a conductor composed of strands and a sheath. The wire terminal includes a wire barrel portion that composed of a bottom plate, a first side plate extending from one side edge of the bottom plate and a second side plate extending from another side edge of the bottom plate. The wire barrel portion holds the conductor exposed from the sheath to make an electrical connection with the strands. The number of the strands contacting directly with the first side plate gradually changes along a longitudinal direction of the conductor. The number of the strands contacting directly with the second side plate gradually changes along the longitudinal direction inversely with respect to the first side plate.

Abstract: Providing a fluid dynamic bearing device, wherein the outer member comprises a member formed by a pressing process on a plate member, the radial bearing surface and at least the one of the thrust bearing surfaces of the outer member being formed by the pressing process, and wherein at least a part of the inner member, which forms the radial bearing surface and the thrust bearing surfaces of the inner member, is made of a sintered metal.

Abstract: In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a shaft coupling is provided. The shaft coupling comprises a first shaft having a splined outer surface, a tubular second shaft having an end surface and a splined inner surface, the second shaft receiving the first shaft along a longitudinal axis of the second shaft, and at least one stake extending axially into the second shaft end surface. The at least one stake deforms at least a portion of the splined inner surface to facilitate an interference fit between the first and second shafts and configured to resist a predetermined axial separation load being applied to the first and second shafts.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly system including a member made of a first material including a staff and a shoulder, the staff of the member being received in an aperture of a part made of a second material having little or no plastic domain. According to the invention, the assembly system includes a locking element made of a third material arranged to elastically attach the part between the shoulder of the member and the locking element and the locking element is a conical washer including an internal wall which radially grips the staff of the member, and a peripheral portion of the locking element which exerts an elastic radial force vertical to the shoulder of the member in order to secure the assembly of the member—part—locking element.

Abstract: A system for connecting two wire ropes includes first and second wire rope connectors, a swivel, and first and second connecting cables. The first wire rope connector includes a base defining a chamber for receiving an end of a first wire rope, a plug, and a cap that secures to the base to compress the plug and first wire rope end within the chamber. Similarly, the second wire rope connector includes a base defining a chamber for receiving an end of a second wire rope, a plug, and a cap that secures to the base to compress the plug and second wire rope end within the chamber. The swivel includes a first portion rotationally coupled to a second portion. The first connecting cable is coupled between the first wire rope connector and the first portion of the swivel, and the second connecting cable is coupled between the second wire rope connector and the second portion of the swivel.

Abstract: A composite steel plate has a core material and steel plates on both sides of the core material and has mounting holes. A metal collar has a flange, a sleeve portion extending from the flange, and a locking portion extending from the sleeve portion and having a thickness thinner than that of the sleeve portion. The present invention provides a mounting structure for mounting the metal collar onto the composite steel plate. The locking portion is enlarged, and a first enlarged diameter portion is formed. Then the sleeve portion is enlarged, and a second enlarged diameter portion is formed. One steel plate is thereby clamped between the first enlarged diameter portion and the second enlarged diameter portion, and the other steel plate is thereby clamped between the second enlarged diameter portion and the flange. Thus, the metal collar is mounted onto the composite steel plate.

Abstract: A clamp ring and process for manufacturing a clamp ring to effectively reduce, if not eliminate, waste scrap from the manufacturing process. The clamp ring and process for manufacturing the same, results in clamp ring having a seam formed by a metal joining technique such as welding, brazing, bolting, soldering, and clinching.

Abstract: An assembly for transferring torque including a first component having first wall portions, a second component having second wall portions, wherein the first wall portions extend radially from the first component toward the second component, the second wall portions extend radially from the second component toward the first component, the first wall portions are axially aligned with the second wall portions, and a clearance is formed between the first and second wall portions, and a ring rivet having a connecting portion inserted into the clearance and deformed for creating at least one head for axially locking the first component and the second component together, and wherein deforming the connecting portion fills the clearance for rotationally locking the first component and second component together for enabling a transfer of torque between the first component and the second component.

Abstract: The present invention relates, amongst other things, to a punch-in element having a hollow head part of larger transverse dimension and a hollow shaft part of smaller transverse dimension which projects away from one side of the head part, wherein a ring-like sheet metal contact surface is formed at the said side of the head part and surrounds the shaft part, with a plurality of ribs at the outer periphery of the shaft part which extend in the axial direction along the shaft part from the sheet metal contact surface to close to the free end of the shaft part. A pre-installation component, a component assembly and a method is also claimed.

Abstract: A composite structural member is provided. The structural member includes a tubular shaft having a mating region of stiffness, and possibly thickness, greater than another region of said shaft. The shaft defines a lumen, and a fitting is disposed in the lumen. The fitting has a coupling region that defines at least one recessed portion bounded by one or more non-recessed portions, and the mating region mates with the coupling region of said fitting. As such, the shaft and fitting are mechanically restrained from at least some relative movement due to interference of the shaft and the fitting. A sleeve may be coupled to said shaft, for example, by including a tubular inner surface that proximately surrounds at least part of said shaft and mating region, for discouraging expansion of the mating region of said shaft.

Abstract: A disposable medical device is especially an articulation for the relative positioning of fixation bars or of pins of an external fixator, having at least one clamp to be introduced into the medical device, the clamp has an element that alters its appearance when being heated over a threshold temperature, thus giving optical or mechanical information that the device should not be used a second time.

Abstract: A seat comprising a seat part and a height adjustment mechanism comprising a link having a bore which comprises at least one substantially radial notch, a revolving tube having a fitting portion placed in the bore, said tube externally comprising two axial stops in contact with the link on either sides, at least one of said axial stops consisting of a bead having a stop surface in contact with the link, and a support surface opposite from the stop surface, the fitting portion externally comprising at least one bulge extending into the notch, wherein the bead comprises at least one axial indentation in the support surface, facing the notch, said indentation being adjacent to the bulge.

Abstract: A connector for a container, particularly a cask, comprises a bush (14), intended to be received in an opening (11) in the container through which liquid is discharged, in use. The bush has a closed end (17) with a weakened portion (18), an inner thread (20) and an inner deformable portion (21). Sealing means (23) are intended to be disposed between the exterior of the bush and the interior of the opening at the position of the deformable portion. An insert (15) is screw-threadedly engageable within the bush so as to deform the deformable portion, thereby effecting compression, and thus sealing, of the sealing means between the bush and the container.

Abstract: A joining component is joined to a joint component. The joining component includes an insertion hole and two fitting holes. The joint component includes a fusible shaft at a position corresponding to the insertion hole and two protrusions at positions corresponding to the fitting holes. The joining component is placed on the joint component such that the fusible shaft is inserted into the insertion hole, and the protrusions fit into the fitting holes. The fusible shaft is then fused by using ultrasonic vibrations.

Abstract: A system for connecting two wire ropes includes first and second wire rope connectors, a swivel, and first and second connecting cables. The first wire rope connector includes a base defining a chamber for receiving an end of a first wire rope, a plug, and a cap that secures to the base to compress the plug and first wire rope end within the chamber. Similarly, the second wire rope connector includes a base defining a chamber for receiving an end of a second wire rope, a plug, and a cap that secures to the base to compress the plug and second wire rope end within the chamber. The swivel includes a first portion rotationally coupled to a second portion. The first connecting cable is coupled between the first wire rope connector and the first portion of the swivel, and the second connecting cable is coupled between the second wire rope connector and the second portion of the swivel.

Abstract: Arrangement of a circumferential joint of structural elements with a coupling element manufactured in composite material in a aeronautic structure, which comprises: two sections (13, 15) of skin (11) manufactured in a composite material with an external surface (17) and an internal surface (19); an internal structural element (41); a plurality of rivet rows (12) and a coupling element (21) to facilitate the joint of adjoining skin (11) sections (13, 15), with an external surface (23) and an internal surface (25), manufactured in composite material in a plurality of separate parts (27, 29), with the ends of each pair of adjoining parts (27, 29) being formed in a wedge shape, with one of them pointing to the skin (11) and the other to the internal structural element (41) and with their inclined faces overlapping (31,33).

Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a fitting having a wall presenting an inner surface, surrounding a lumen, and an outer surface, opposing the inner surface. A barb extends radially away from the outer surface of the wall to a peak. A seal circumferentially surrounds the outer surface of the wall and is spaced from the peak of the barb. A hose presents an initial outer diameter. The hose extends over each of the seal and the barb such that the hose is deformed at the barb to present a displaced outer diameter that is greater than the initial outer diameter of the hose. A cage is spaced at least a distance from the peak of the barb and radially compresses the exterior surface of the hose and the seal to form an interference fit between each of the hose, the barb, and the cage.

Abstract: A joining component is joined to a joint component. The joining component includes an insertion hole and two fitting holes. The joint component includes a fusible shaft at a position corresponding to the insertion hole and two protrusions at positions corresponding to the fitting holes. The joining component is placed on the joint component such that the fusible shaft is inserted into the insertion hole, and the protrusions fit into the fitting holes. The fusible shaft is then fused by using ultrasonic vibrations.

Abstract: A pin connection structure is used in a floating type brake disc assembly. The assembly is made up of a hub, and an annular disc which is concentrically disposed around the hub with a clearance therebetween. The hub and the disc have plural sets of semicircular connecting dents opening toward the clearance to thereby form respective inserting holes. A hollow pin is inserted into each of the inserting holes with a washer fitted on that one end of the hollow pin which is subsequently caulked radially outward for fixing the washer in position. The hollow pin is made of a metal having a surface-treated layer, and the caulked end of the hollow pin is formed into a convex shape in at least part of the end portion.

Abstract: A plate-like functional component and method of making same, in particular a gate plate of an automatic gear shift mechanism with locking gate is provided. The gate plate includes engagement holes for engagement elements which kinetically interact with the functional component. To allow high mechanical forces to be transmitted using this component while simplifying its production, and to as far as possible avoid impact noises during interaction with engagement elements which are guided inside the holes, it is provided that the functional component comprises, in sandwich form, three stamped parts, which bear flat against one another, and are unreleasably connected to one another. Each stamped part has at least two engagement holes for engagement elements which kinetically interact with the functional component. The engagement holes in the stamped parts are arranged congruently with respect to one another.

Abstract: A reduced radius hem assembly and method for joining an inner panel and an outer panel together. The inner panel has an outwardly extending perimeter flange comprising an end surface, an inboard surface, and a beveled surface located between the end surface and the inboard surface. The outer panel has a peripheral edge comprising a bend portion, an intermediate portion, and an end portion. In the finished hem assembly, the intermediate portion is adjacent to the beveled surface of the perimeter flange and the end portion overlies a portion of the inboard surface of the perimeter flange. The method provides a reduced radius hem while allowing the peripheral edge of the outer panel to cover the marriage gap and minimizing the potential for interference between the inner panel and the outer panel in the hem assembly.

Abstract: Bolt element (10) having a shaft part (12) which is designed at a first end (14) for a rivet connection (16) to a panel element (18), in particular to a sheet metal part, is characterized in that the shaft part (12) has a spherical formation (22) at its other end (20) the ball diameter (D) of which is larger than that of the shaft part (12). In this manner a bolt element with a spherical head can be manufactured in an extremely favourable manner price-wise and it can be ensured that the spherical head has no burr which would lead to the wearing of the socket provided in operation which slides on the spherical head.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of a fastening system includes a self-piercing fastener having a thread-like pattern. In another aspect of the present invention, a fastener insertion machine employs an electromagnetic actuator without fluid actuation. A further aspect of the present invention uses a rotary-to-linear transmission within the machine to advance the fastener. In still another aspect of the present invention a self-piercing fastener is a clinch nut or a clinch stud.

Abstract: A guardrail comprises two parallel metal tubes each having two lengthwise bent ends each having a fastening member, two inner abutment mechanisms each having a lengthwise abutment member and a mating fastening member at either end engaged with the fastening member for securing each metal tube and the corresponding abutment mechanism together, and a protective board having either end urged against the abutment member and the bent ends, thereby securing the protective board between the abutment mechanisms. Further, a number of variations are possible.

Abstract: An antenna fob is disclosed that comprises a main body portion and a socket. The socket extends into the main body portion and reduces in size as it does so and is configured and adapted to allow the free end of a vehicle's antenna to be inserted thereinto. An antenna assembly fob assembly is also disclosed which comprises a hollow exterior body portion and an antenna attachment member. The antenna attachment member and the exterior body portion are secured to each other via interlocking geometry of a rim of the attachment member and a channel of the exterior body portion.

Abstract: A tubing connection arrangement that includes two expandable tubing sections is disclosed. In one embodiment, each of the tubing sections includes a filter screen sandwiched between inner expandable tubing and outer expandable tubing. On expansion of the tubing sections, the outer tubing provides resistance to radial expansion of the inner tubing in order to ensure that the integrity between the tubing sections is maintained. The filter screen of one of the tubing sections overlaps the filter screen of the other tubing section, and the outer expandable tubing of at least one of the tubing sections extends over the overlapping filter screens.

Abstract: A sheet metal assembly includes first and second metal sheets having flanges extending from the sheets. The flanges overlap and are in engaged parallel facing relation for a width between outer edges and flanges. At least one pair of self-piercing rivets joins the flanges at spaced locations along the width. The rivets each have a head and a shank extending into the flanges from opposite sides. The rivet heads of each pair are located in opposite flanges and are spaced further from the outer edges of their respective flanges (nearer the load-application ends) than are the shank portions of other rivets of the pair.

Abstract: A stake can be driven into a surrounding terrain using a point drive system. The stake body is formed of a durable material such as plastic with a pointed bottom end and a top end which can carry a bundle of colored filaments. The stake body has a hollow interior bore extending from a top end opening downwardly to a bottom end in the vicinity of the pointed bottom end of the stake. The hollow interior bore allows the stake to be driven into a surrounding terrain by an extended tool which is received within the interior bore in point drive fashioin.

Abstract: A guardrail comprises two parallel metal tubes each having two lengthwise bent ends each having a fastening member, two inner abutment mechanisms each having a lengthwise abutment member and a mating fastening member at either end engaged with the fastening member for securing each metal tube and the corresponding abutment mechanism together, and a protective board having either end urged against the abutment member and the bent ends, thereby securing the protective board between the abutment mechanisms. Further, a number of variations are possible.

Abstract: A joint (40) for joining a first metal sheet (10) to a second metal sheet (30) comprises a plurality of deformable projections (14) on an edge (12) of the first metal sheet (10). Each deformable projection (14) has an aperture (16) therethrough to form two sides (18,20) and a deformable head (22). The sides (18,20) have dogs (24,26). A plurality of slots (32) are provided through the second metal sheet (30). The deformable projections (14) extend through the slots (32) in the second metal sheet (30). The deformable projections (14) are deformed such that the head (22) of the deformable projection (14) expands the dogs (18,20) of the deformable projections (14) beyond the sides (34,36) of the slots (32) to prevent withdrawal of the deformable projections (14) from the slots (32) in the second ductile sheet (30).

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the design of a force connection strut (1) of a chassis of a passenger car or utility vehicle for the non-positive connection between a chassis and a wheel carrier, preferably an axle strut or a chassis control arm, comprising an elongated basic body (G) and at least two end-side mount supports (5) for introducing and leading out forces.

Abstract: This invention provides a fixing method for fixing a member to be fixed that is inserted into a shaft member, the fixing method comprising the steps of: forming an annular groove in an outer circumference of the shaft member; inserting the member to be fixed into the shaft member until the member to be fixed contacts a step portion provided in the shaft member; inserting a locking member into the shaft member until the locking member contacts the member to be fixed; and caulking the locking member to the shaft member such that one end of the locking member is brought into press contact with the member to be fixed and an inner circumference portion of the other end of the locking member comes into contact with the annular groove.

Abstract: Bolt element (10) having a shaft part (12) which is designed at a first end (14) for a rivet connection (16) to a panel element (18), in particular to a sheet metal part, is characterized in that the shaft part (12) has a spherical formation (22) at its other end (20) the ball diameter (D) of which is larger than that of the shaft part (12). In this manner a bolt element with a spherical head can be manufactured in an extremely favourable manner price-wise and it can be ensured that the spherical head has no burr which would lead to the wearing of the socket provided in operation which slides on the spherical head.

Abstract: A mounting assembly and method for securing elongated items to a metallic structural member. In one embodiment, the assembly may include an apertured mount member, an elongated tie having a circumscribing strap, and a weld stud fastener. The mount member includes a plurality of apertures including at least one for receiving the circumscribing strap and at least one for receiving the weld stud fastener. The tie and strap secures or cradles the elongate items to the mount member, and the weld stud fastener is used to stud weld the mount member and attached elongate items to the metallic structural member. The resulting assembly holds the items adjacent a metallic structural member by way of a stud weld.

Abstract: A connecting apparatus is provided for connecting a number of components, in particular for connecting the enclosure parts of circuit breakers. It includes a connecting element which has a shaft which passes through through-openings which are aligned with one another in the connection of the components, having an insertion end and having a holding end opposite it. In order to achieve firstly centering and secondly a turning or twisting distance which is as short as possible when the connecting element is twisted in order to brace the components, a first mounting depression, which holds the holding end and is aligned with the through-openings, as a centering cone, with the holding end being conical, forms a mating surface which corresponds with the centering cone.

Abstract: A prosthetic coupling device for incorporation into a prosthetic socket and for coupling a prosthetic limb structural system to the prosthetic socket includes a deformable urethane cup to receive a positive model of an amputated limb and a coupling plate for attaching the prosthetic socket to prosthetic limb structural system. The deformable cup is flared at an end to allow it to accommodate a wide range of limb sizes. The coupling plate includes a surface for attaching to the deformable urethane cup, threaded standoffs that adjust the thickness of a laminate material formed around the end of the coupling plate during fabrication into a prosthetic socket, an o-ring that secures a sheet of PVA to the coupling plate during fabrication and a centered through hole for connecting to a pin from a suspension sleeve. The prosthetic coupling device may further include one or more magnets for releasably securing the prosthetic socket to a suspension sleeve.

Abstract: A pad plunger assembly includes a central mandrel having externally-threaded opposite ends, collars defined about the mandrel inwardly adjacent to the opposite ends and having circumferentially spaced recesses formed in the collars, end members having inner ends with internally-threaded bores threadably removably attached to the externally-threaded opposite ends of the mandrel, and inner annular flanges attached to and extending axially from the inner ends of the end members and adapted to receive the collars such that, for locking the end members onto the mandrel, the end members are threadably screwed onto the opposite ends of the mandrel and then the flanges are crimped so as to force circumferentially displaced portions thereof into the collar recesses thereby locking the end members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tubular rivet connection between at least one first (1) and one second metal sheet (2). According to the invention, the tubular rivet (3) is made from the metal of the first metal sheet (1) by deforming, in a drawing direction (Z), the edge area of a first hole (4) located in the first metal sheet (1) into a second, larger hole (5) located in the second metal sheet (2), whereby the second hole (5) located in the second metal sheet (2) is, in particular, gradually enlarged with regard to its diameter in the drawing direction (Z). The invention provides that the tubular rivet (3) is shorter in length in the drawing direction (Z) than the thickness of the second metal sheet (2). To this end, the thickness tolerance of commercially available metal sheets is taken into account and damages to the tools and/or the formation of chips is/are prevented.

Abstract: A system for pivotably coupling components. The system comprises a pivot structure having a head, a body, a deformable retention feature and a stop. The stop is positioned to limit movement of a cooperating deformation tool to ensure predictable pivot spacing.

Abstract: A connection union and method for securing together first and second components of an ultrasonic waveguide or blade. The first and second components of the ultrasonic waveguide or blade are formed as complementary components which engage each other with a complementary fitting. Then a compressed fit over the connection union is formed by an electromagnetic metal forming operation which compressively deforms a female coupling member over the connection union. The female coupling member can comprise a separate sleeve which is compressed over the connection union by the electromagnetic metal forming operation. Alternatively, the female coupling member can comprise a terminal end of one of the first and second components which includes a longitudinally extending recess which forms an outer circumferentially extending sleeve which is compressed over the connection union by the electromagnetic metal forming operation.

Abstract: An improved crimp joint for joining components of gas or fluid distribution systems is disclosed. The joint is particularly suited for use with components made from low ductility materials including die cast metals. The joint comprises a flange formed by a first joined component and a second component that defines a second mating surface and a lip that is configured to closely surround at least a portion of the flange when the flange is positioned adjacent to the second mating surface. The joint is formed by deforming the lip to overlie the flange, capturing the flange between the deformed lip and the second mating surface. The flange includes a bead formed near the periphery of the flange on a surface against which the lip is deformed to abut to form the crimp joint. The bead is sized to deform and engage the lip thereby increasing the strength of the crimp joint.

Abstract: A joint (40) for joining a first metal sheet (10) to a second metal sheet (30) comprises a plurality of deformable projections (14) on an edge (12) of the first metal sheet (10). Each deformable projection (14) has an aperture (16) therethrough to form two sides (18,20) and a deformable head (22). The sides (18,20) have dogs (24,26). A plurality of slots (32) are provided through the second metal sheet (30). The deformable projections (14) extend through the slots (32) in the second metal sheet (30). The deformable projections (14) are deformed such that the head (22) of the deformable projection (14) expands the dogs (18,20) of the deformable projections (14) beyond the sides (34,36) of the slots (32) to prevent withdrawal of the deformable projections (14) from the slots (32) in the second ductile sheet (30).

Abstract: A locking device for use in retaining rotationally interengaged components in engagement with one another, the device comprising a body member (16) adapted to be located between adjacent interengaging formations (13, 14) on the components to prevent relative rotation of the components, and a wire retaining member (17) adapted to locate the body member in position, the retaining member comprising at least two hook-like members (18) engaged in spaced apertures (20) in the body member, each hook-like member having first and second portions (18B, 18C) extending beyond the body member into engagement with inner and outer surfaces of one of the components.

Abstract: A stud for installation in a host panel and for fastening a component to the host panel includes at least one shaft, having a longitudinal axis. An annular flange extends radially from the shaft at a substantially right angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. A shoulder for engagement with the host panel has a top adjacent to the shaft and a base adjacent to the flange. The shoulder extends radially from the shaft wherein the shoulder and the flange define an undercut therebetween at the base of the shoulder such that a diameter of the shoulder is smaller at the base than at the top. A forging collar has a central aperture and is received in sleeve-like fashion over the shaft and is retained therewith. The forging collar includes a forging surface at an end most proximate to the annular flange wherein the forging surface is in deformable contact with the top of the shoulder.

Abstract: An improved structure steel cable lug fitting, wherein the lug fitting accommodates the insertion and fixing of a steel cable at one side and has a suspending end with a hole in the center on the other side. The lug fitting has a shallow annular groove formed around it that provides for the seating of a tubular roller wheel. The innovative features are that the annular groove of the lug fitting is situated at the suspending end and, furthermore, a diversion hole is disposed in the bottom plane of the annular groove such that when the steel cable is inserted, it functions as a visual access opening to examine that the steel cable is correctly positioned. Furthermore, during the continuous heat treatment process, the diversion hole provides for circulating out heated gases from the interior section to achieve efficient and thorough tempering such that metal material strength and resiliency meets expected criteria.

Abstract: A joint structure of a wheel bearing comprises a bearing cover and a pivotal casing. The bearing cover has an outer edge being installed with a plurality of upper sheets which expand outwards; and between two upper sheets are formed with a downward extending lower sheet. The pivotal casing has a top being formed with a yoke; and the yoke is installed with a through hole with respect to the lower sheet. The lower sheet passes through the respective through hole. Thereby, the lower sheet penetrates through the respective through hole and the bottom of the upper sheet resists against the top of the yoke, then the lower sheet bends outwards to press the bottom of the yoke. Therefore, the bearing cover is steadily fixed to the yoke of the pivotal casing. No extra welding is necessary for enhancing the structure.

Abstract: A driveshaft assembly for use in a drive train system includes an inner driveshaft tube section including an end portion having an outer surface and an outer driveshaft tube section including an end portion having an inner surface. A plurality of axially extending wires is positioned on either the outer surface of the inner driveshaft tube section or on the inner surface of the outer driveshaft tube section. Then, the end portion of the outer driveshaft tube section is disposed about the end portion of the inner driveshaft tube section so as to define an overlapped region therebetween. At least one of the end portions of the inner and outer driveshaft tube sections is then deformed so as to compress the wires therebetween. As a result, recesses are formed in the outer surface of the inner driveshaft tube section and in the inner surface of the outer driveshaft tube section.

Abstract: A fitting is provided with surface corrosion protection which is obtained by firstly hot galvanizing the fitting and subsequently dipping it into a molten, eutectic alloy of zinc and approximately 5% aluminum before swaging it to a wire rope. In order to prevent the wire rope from sliding in the channel, the surface corrosion protection is deposited substantially only on the outer surfaces of the fitting, the channel receiving the wire rope being kept at least substantially free from the corrosion protection.

Abstract: A corrosion-protected tension member of steel composed of a plurality of individual wires twisted into a strand, wherein each of the individual wires of the strand is composed of a steel wire freed from deposits by a surface treatment and surrounded by a continuous sheathing of a corrosion-resistant sheet metal, wherein the sheathing is rigidly connected to the core wire by at least one common cold deforming process with intermediate annealing of the sheathing. The tension member of steel is used primarily as a reinforcement element or a tension member with wedge-type anchoring systems at its ends.