Abstract: A clamping gap nut, comprising: an internal thread (2) about a longitudinal axis (A) of said clamping gap nut; at least two gap ends (3, 4) which face each other tangentially and between them form a gap (5); and at least one tensioning element (10; 10a) connected to each of said gap ends (3, 4), for exerting a force on said gap ends (3, 4) which causes a relative movement of said gap ends (3, 4) in a tangential direction, wherein said at least one tensioning element (10; 10a) is connected, angularly movable, to at least one of said gap ends (3, 4) via a joint which compensates for a change in direction of said force caused by said relative movement of said gap ends (3, 4).

Abstract: A steering linkage assembly adapted to steer a pair of wheels of a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle steering linkage assembly comprising a first tie rod element having a first end operatively connected to a first wheel of the vehicle and a second end. A second tie rod element has a first end operatively connected to a second wheel of the vehicle and a second end. A tubular portion extends between the first and second tie rod elements, and has a first end that is operatively connected to the second end of the first tie rod element. A second end is operatively connected to the second end of the second tie rod element. The first end of the tubular portion defines a first end centerline and the second end of the tubular portion defines a second end centerline. The tubular portion includes a contoured section preferably adjacent to the tubular portion second end.

Abstract: A bicycle seat tube clamp may include a clamp body having an opening for a bicycle seat tube. The clamp body may have a separation defining first and second opposing clamp ends which may have respective first and second aligned fastener shaft-receiving passageways therein. The first clamp end may have a cylindrically shaped nut-receiving passageway intersecting the first fastener shaft-receiving passageway. The second clamp end may have an enlarged fastener head-receiving passageway aligned with the second fastener shaft-receiving passageway. The clamp may also include a fastener having an enlarged head with a convex lower surface. A cylindrically shaped nut may be positioned in the nut-receiving passageway and engage the fastener shaft. A shaped washer may surround the shaft and have a concave upper surface engaging the convex lower surface of the fastener head. Alternatively, the concave surface may be integrally formed in the enlarged fastener head-receiving passageway.

Abstract: A curtain rod assembly includes one or more support members, such as brackets, that are configured to support a curtain rod from a wall. The support member include a coupler portion that provides a seamless and flush interface between the support member and the rod.

Abstract: A quick connector coupling assembly to connect a rigid tube to a hollow body component. A retainer releasably retains the tube within a bore in the body. A resilient seal member surrounds the tube and creates a fluid tight seal against the tube and the body defining the bore. A seal member retainer interposed between the seal member and the body transfers axial load on the seal due to pressure to the body. In one embodiment a polyfluoroethelene spacer is interposed between the seal member and the seal member retainer.

Abstract: An adapter is provided for coupling an output shaft of a servo to an auxiliary shaft. The adapter includes an adapter body having a longitudinal axis extending from a first end to a second end. The adapter body includes a first bore centered on the longitudinal axis and extending into the first end a first distance. The first bore is configured to accept a portion of the auxiliary shaft. The adapter body also includes a second bore centered on the longitudinal axis and extending into the second end a second distance. The adapter also includes an engagement member positioned within the second bore. The engagement member is configured to accept and engage a portion of the output shaft of the servo.

Abstract: A mountable bicycle structure is provided that can be clamped onto different sized tubular members such as handlebars by using different adapter members. The mountable bicycle structure basically includes a component support portion, a tubular clamping portion, a tightening structure and an adapter member. The tubular clamping portion has a split ring configuration to define an adjustable inner diameter that extends around a center axis. The tightening structure is coupled to first and second ends of the tubular clamping portion to selectively reduce the adjustable inner diameter. The adapter member has a split ring configuration with an outer surface removably arranged on the inner surface of the tubular clamping portion. The tubular clamping portion and the adapter member are arranged and configured to align the split of the adapter member with the attachment slot of the tubular clamping portion.

Abstract: An arrangement for connecting a tubular element to a body extending into the same using a tensioning ring, which, via its inner surface, embraces the outer wall of the tubular element, extends axially along the tubular element, and applies clamping forces thereto such that the tubular element acts via its inner wall on the body situated in the tubular element, clamping the same. The tensioning ring rests against the outer wall of the tubular element with only one axial partial section of its inner surface and exerts a clamping action thereon.

Abstract: A bicycle stem includes a handlebar clamping portion and handlebar clamping member having respective first and second clamp surfaces defining interlocking joints. Each interlocking joint may include a recess and a projection therein to resist relative sliding motion in a direction generally parallel to an axis of a handlebar-receiving passageway to thereby resist torsional loading. A plurality of fasteners may secure the handlebar clamp member to the handlebar clamping portion.

Abstract: In a fastening tool in which fastening members may be inclined as they are threadedly inserted together whereby almost no displacement load is applied to the members, a member having a bolt through hole with a tapered seat surface, and a fastening bolt that includes a bolt body provided about its outer periphery with a male thread, and a head provided on an end of the bolt body that has a diameter greater than that of the bolt body, in which the head has a lower outwardly curved tapered surface whose diameter is reduced toward the bolt body so that the lower surface abuts against the tapered seat surface when the fastening tool is used.

Abstract: The apparatus and method for releasably joining first and second elements according to the present invention include a retaining member mounted to one of the elements and a reshapeable tube near the retaining member. The reshapeable tube has at least two states, an at least partially collapsed state and an at least partially expanded state. As such, the retaining member joins the elements while the reshapeable tube is in the at least partially collapsed state. Furthermore, the retaining member releases the other element while the reshapeable tube is in the at least partially expanded state, which deflects the retaining member. Thus, because components of the apparatus are not broken during the release of the elements, the amount of constrained or potential energy that is released when the retaining member releases the elements is substantially reduced or eliminated, which protects the elements from being damaged during the release.

Abstract: A clamp member for a suspension system of a vehicle includes a base having a length, a width and a depth. The base also has an inside surface and an outside surface, and a front surface and a back surface. A semi-cylindrical receiving portion is disposed on the inside surface of the base and extends through the depth of the base. A first joint portion is disposed on the base and has a first finger extending from the inside surface in the width direction. The first finger is offset in the depth direction from the back surface. A second joint portion is disposed on the base on the opposite side of the semi-cylindrical receiving portion from the first joint portion. The second joint portion has a second finger extending from the inside surface in the width direction, and is offset in the depth direction from the front surface.

Abstract: For a manually propelled wheelchair having a rear wheel located on either side of the wheelchair, each rear wheel including an annular or round push rim of substantially uniform, uninterrupted cross section, a grip attachment attachable to the rim used by an occupant of the wheelchair to propel the wheelchair. The grip attachment includes a gripping body having a preferably convex palm-pushing surface on a posterior side thereof and a preferably concave finger-pulling surface on an anterior side thereof. A rim-engaging member having an annular or circular-shaped attached to each rear wheel is adapted to cooperate with the gripping body to clampingly secure the gripping body to the rim in a laterally outwardly extending orientation. By this arrangement, an occupant may propel the wheelchair forwardly by exerting palm pressure against the posterior side and rearwardly by exerting finger pressure against the anterior side.

Abstract: A drum closure which establishes a connection between the body of a drum and lid, wherein the connection will prevent separation of the lid from the body under severe loading conditions such as dropping the drum from a height of thirty (30) feet.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp assembly capable of securing various sized cylindrical members is generally formed from a high strength plastic material dispensing the need for a cushion insert for the cylindrical member disposed therebetween. The clamp assembly contains a pair of unitary clamp halves having an inner surface contoured to adequately contact the surface of various sized cylindrical members to provide support when clamping forces are applied. The clamp halves can be interlockingly engageable with one another to enhance the cylindrical member size adjustment capability.

Abstract: A bicycle stem and front loading handlebar clamp having a pair of C-shaped cradles provided with handlebar contacting surfaces which have an edge to edge maximum extent in the direction of the handlebar greater than the inside diameter of the cradles and wherein the cradles are characterized by the absence of straight lines and sharp corners.. Handlebar clamping stress concentrations are reduced by the configuration of the contact surfaces and further by a configuration of a moveable one of the cradles somewhat in the form of a laterally elongated cross with smooth curves at the ends and at the corners of the cross.

Abstract: An adjustable length golf putter, including at least one shaft, at least one grip attached to the at least one shaft, a self-locking mechanism associated with the putter for lengthwise adjustment of the at least one shaft relative to the at least one grip, the mechanism configured for accommodating an adjustment tool, and being locked by default so that the tool must be engaged in the mechanism for the lengthwise adjustment.

Abstract: A screwdriver includes a main body, an end cap, a holding seat, and a release mechanism. Thus, the holding seat and the end cap are removed from the main body easily and rapidly, thereby facilitating the user taking or placing the tips mounted in the mounting holes of the holding seat. In addition, the user only needs to press the push button of each of the two push button sets of the release mechanism so as to detach the holding seat and the end cap from the main body, thereby facilitating the user removing the holding seat and the end cap from the main body.

Abstract: A jigging device, for example, for positioning parts to facilitate assembly line procedures. The jigging device maintains a first element (10) in a desired spatial relationship with a second element (12). The jigging device has a first fastening means comprising fastener (20) which is connected to the first element (10). The jigging device also has a second fastening means comprising fastener insert (14) together with adjustable capsule (18). Locking pin (22) locks fastener (20) to the adjustable capsule (18).

Abstract: A connecting part for attachment on a mounting rail has a fastening part with an at least approximately rectangular cross-section. The fastening part has legs and surrounds when mounted a mounting rail on all sides by having a matching cross-section formed by the legs. The fastening part has clamping devices for effecting a clamping fixation of the connecting part on the mounting rail. A cross-sectional plane of the fastening part has two diagonally opposed corners and the clamping devices are arranged on the two diagonally opposed corners, respectively.

Abstract: A striking tool comprising a head assembled to a handle having a long axis is characterized in that the head comprises a closed cavity extending into the head in the direction of the long axis, an opening through a wall of the head into the cavity, the opening extending at substantially a right angle to the long axis, and a spreading element inserted through the opening and spreading a portion of the handle within the cavity to urge against walls of the cavity to secure the head to the handle.

Abstract: The device of the present invention is a locking quick release device for allowing quick and easy release and adjustment to a bicycle seat and/or bicycle wheels, while still allowing the seat and/or wheels to lock to the bike frame when the quick release lever is in the closed position. The device includes a standard plug lock combined with the lever of the quick release device. In the closed position, the lock can be engaged with a key, securely locking the lever closed and the seat and/or the wheels to the bicycle frame.

Abstract: A pivoting joint for pivotally joining a brake head to a brake beam of a railway car allows the brake head to modify its radial and lateral direction with a controlled degree of rotation with respect to a bogie wheel, allowing the brake shoe to adapt to the wheel contour, and achieving an adequate force distribution along the brake shoe, and thus optimizing the utilization of the brake shoe material.

Abstract: A fitting for releasably constructing a structure from tubing. The structure may be a machine housing providing safety during machine operation, which housing requires removal for machine maintenance. The fitting includes a corner piece and at least two arms extending from the corner piece, each arm having a central axis and an outwardly extending slice through the arm separating a distal end of each arm into a first finger portion and a second finger portion. A threaded hole orthogonal to the central axis and centered on the slice, has tapered threads. A screw resides in the threaded hole, wherein the screw and threaded hole have cooperating threads (e.g., cooperating tapered threads). A tubing end is slid over the arm, and includes an access opening allowing access to the screw. The screw may be advanced into the threaded hole, thereby spreading the finger portions and locking the tubing on the arm.

Abstract: A striking tool comprising a head assembled to a handle having a long axis is characterized in that the head comprises a closed cavity extending into the head in the direction of the long axis, an opening through a wall of the head into the cavity, the opening extending at substantially a right angle to the long axis, and a spreading element inserted through the opening and spreading a portion of the handle within the cavity to urge against walls of the cavity to secure the head to the handle.

Abstract: A tube retainer comprises a tube body; a center of the tube body being formed with a receiving space; the receiving space being formed by a large cambered surface and a small cambered surface; one end of the tube body being formed with a tightening portion; the tightening portion being formed with a slot communicated with the receiving space and the outside of the tube body; a hole being formed in the tube body and the hole passing through the slot; a pad having a cambered surface which has the same radian as that of the receiving space; a protrusion protruding from the outer cambered surface; the protrusion having a through hole for retaining the screw fastener. The receiving space has a large cambered surface and a small cambered surface. A threaded hole is formed in the tightening portion and at one side of the through the slot and a via hole is formed in the tightening portion and at another side of the slot. The small cambered surface is at the tightening portion and is adhered to the pad.

Abstract: A structure of steplessly adjusting angle for a cymbal of the invention includes an upper rod for screwing a cymbal on its top, and a lower rod that is pivotally connected to the upper rod. Also, an appended portion is provided at one side of the head of the lower rod, and a bearing body can be inserted into the center of the appended portion so that the upper rod and the lower rod can be united. Besides, a clamping head designed to have two corresponding clamping portions is provided on the bottom of the upper rod. Also, a clamping slot is provided at top of the clamping head in the axial direction, and the clamping slot is bent laterally outwards to form an opening. The central hole of the clamping head is sleeved onto the appended portion of the lower rod so that the components ready to be combined horizontally can be united. Thus, the upper rod can achieve an effect of stepless angle fine-tuning, and the operation of spanner twisting will not be limited by the space.

Abstract: An apparatus including a stiffening structure for stiffening a portion of an axle with a first diameter. The apparatus further includes a set of elements, wherein each of the set of elements includes a semi-circular longitudinal channel of a pre-determined length, and further includes a second diameter that is substantially similar to the first diameter. The apparatus also includes an outer surface comprising a set of expanded structures, wherein each expanded structure of the set of expanded structures further includes a set recesses, wherein each of the elements can be coupled together around the axle with the set of expanded structures, and wherein the amount of deflection of the axle is substantially reduced for the pre-determined length.

Abstract: A bearing assembly comprising an inner ring for mounting on a shaft, an outer ring disposed concentrically about the inner ring, a plurality of roller elements interposed between the inner and outer rings. The inner ring includes fingers which extend axially from a side thereof and terminate in outer annular end walls. A compressible annular locking collar is positioned circumferentially about the fingers. The locking collar has a larger inside diameter and a smaller inside diameter. The larger inside diameter has an axial length not greater than the axial length of the fingers. The larger inside diameter is sized to fit over and engage the fingers. The smaller inside diameter is sized to define an annular radially extending wall which engages the outer annular end walls of the fingers. The locking collar has a fastener screw for causing the larger diameter of the locking collar to compress the fingers into locking engagement with the shaft.

Abstract: A clamping device for securing a mechanical driven component to a drive shaft. The clamping device including a clamping member having a securing mechanism that fixedly secures the clamping member to the drive shaft. The clamping device further includes an elongate cylindrical hub member unitarily formed with the clamping member with the hub member having an outer circumference configured to secure to a mechanical driven component.

Abstract: A vehicle window glass holder is disclosed, which is capable of easily fixing a window glass only by rotating a shaft, and easily extracting the shaft by reversely rotating the shaft to allow reuse. The holder comprises a holding member and a shaft. The shaft includes projecting pieces provided on its tip, a support portion for supporting the projecting pieces, and a main body connected to the support portion. The holding member includes a pair of opposing pieces, and each of the opposing pieces has an shaft inserting hole. The shaft is inserted into the holes of the holding member. By rotating the shaft, the shaft is engaged with the holding member, and thus the shaft is prevented from being extracted from the holding member.

Abstract: Two structural components having a rotational symmetry relative to a central longitudinal axis, are releasably connected to each other by a clamping mechanism which engages two interface rings secured to the respective structural component. The clamping mechanism is formed by tensioning elements (5) held together by at least one, preferably two straps (1, 2). A lock (15) with two hinged tensioning levers holds the strap or straps releasably together. For this purpose each strap end is journalled by a journal bolt to the tensioning lever (18, 19). Locking elements (25, 26, 28, 30) hold the tensioning lever (18, 19) in a locked position in the lock.

Abstract: A clamping gap nut, comprising: a) an internal thread (2) about a longitudinal axis (A) of said clamping gap nut; b) at least two gap ends (3, 4) which face each other tangentially and between them form a gap (5); c) and at least one tensioning element (10; 10a) connected to each of said gap ends (3, 4), for exerting a force on said gap ends (3, 4) which causes a relative movement of said gap ends (3, 4) in a tangential direction, wherein d) said at least one tensioning element (10; 10a) is connected, angularly movable, to at least one of said gap ends (3, 4) via a joint which compensates for a change in direction of said force caused by said relative movement of said gap ends (3, 4).

Abstract: A bicycle handlebar stem assembly includes a stem with two lugs extending from one of two ends of the stem. A first connection member has an aperture through which the stem extends, and two recesses are defined in an inside of the first connection member so as to receive the two lugs therein. A second connection member has a clamp part on one end thereof and an insertion extends from the other end of the second connection member. The insertion is inserted in the other end of the stem.

Abstract: A shaft coupling assembly comprising a coupling element including a shaft receiving slot and retainer receiving aperture adjacent the shaft receiving slot; a retainer extendable through the retainer receiving aperture; and an axial shaft body configured to be inserted in the coupling element slot. A safety clip is configured to be retained on the coupling element with a first portion extending toward the shaft receiving slot. The first portion includes a retainer blocking edge and a pair of extensions. The first portion is moveable between an initial position wherein the blocking edge covers a portion of the retainer receiving aperture and a second position wherein the shaft body contacts the extensions and moves the edge such that the retainer receiving aperture is sufficiently clear to receive the retainer.

Abstract: A chair includes a backrest and a support frame. A plurality of engaging posts are formed on a peripheral portion of a rear side of the backrest, each engaging post having a groove and a transverse fixing hole. The support frame extends along the peripheral portion of the rear side of the backrest A connecting beam includes a first end fixed to a lower portion of the support frame and a second end fixed to the chassis. A plurality of connecting blocks are provided fixing the support frame to the rear side of the backrest. Each connecting block includes a sleeve portion through which the support frame extends. Each connecting block further includes an insertion portion engaged in the groove of the respective engaging post. A fastener is extended through the transverse fixing hole in the respective engaging post into the insertion portion of the respective connecting block.

Abstract: An adjustable torque rod comprising includes an adjusting sleeve, a housing and a rod. The adjusting sleeve includes a center surface, a first end and a second end. The housing has a receiving end that is rotatably connected to the second end of said adjusting sleeve. An attachment end of the housing, opposite the receiving end, includes a bushing for use in connecting the housing to a vehicle. A clamp is positioned proximate the receiving end for fixing the adjusting sleeve into a position in the receiving end of the housing. The rod has an adjustment end and a mounting end. The adjustment end is rotatably connected to the first end of the adjusting sleeve. The mounting end, opposite the adjustment end, includes a bushing for use in connecting the rod to a vehicle. The torque rod is extended and retracted by rotation of the adjusting sleeve.

Abstract: Compression exerted by a clamp collar integral to a molded plastic flexible shaft coupling accommodating angular shaft misalignment upon the circumferential outward surface of a radially compressible molded sleeve insert located in a shaft bore of the flexible coupling facilitates engagement of a reduced diameter shaft located within the sleeve insert. Use of a sleeve insert having a different internal diameter similarly accommodates flexible coupling to another diameter shaft. Utilization of sleeve inserts selected from a plurality of different reduced internal diameters and exterior diameters sized to fit either shaft bore enables flexible coupling of both multiple matched shaft diameters and an exponential number of differing opposed shaft diameter combinations within a range limited by the flexible coupling shaft bores. Radial compressibility of the sleeve insert is facilitated by the utilization of resilient material, interruption of the circumferential extension by a longitudinal slot, or both.

Abstract: An elastic shaft joint comprises a shaft with a pair of outer-diameter side engagement surfaces which are substantially parallel to each other at two positions on the opposite sides of the outer peripheral surface in the radial direction, a rotary member with a pair of restraint plate portions which are substantially parallel to each other, having an opening on a lateral side thereof, and a vibration absorbing member provided between the rotary member and the shaft. The vibration absorbing member is constituted by an elastic member disposed on the inner peripheral surface of a part fixed to the rotary member and a sliding sleeve which is supported by the inner peripheral surface of the elastic member and which inner peripheral surface is in slidable contact with the outer peripheral surface of the shaft.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a loop chain that has a desirable appearance in terms of design and is provided with attaching members, which are easily attachable to and detachable from the loops, and yet do not readily come off, and which are provided with either a light-emitting member or light-reflecting member. In a loop chain structure, an attaching members 3a, 4a, equipped with either a light-emitting member or light-reflecting member, is attached in a fixed condition so as to cover a loop 2.

Abstract: A shaft-and-yoke coupling structure includes a presser plate which covers outer surface of a U-shaped shaft insertion portion of a yoke and which has claws bent toward an inner surface of each end portion of the shaft insertion portion. The claws press the shaft inserted into the shaft insertion portion, and this pressing by the claws prevents the shaft from being axially decentered. Also, the shaft is temporarily secured to the yoke with the claws, a work for bolting the shaft is facilitated. Thus, the shaft-and-yoke coupling structure is superior in workability and capable of correct assembling shaft and yoke.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a holding base capable of sliding or rotating on a rod or column, a driving bolt rotatably coupled with a thrusting block rotatably engaged in the holding base having a driving wedge face formed on the thrusting block, and a follower block movably reciprocating in the holding base having a follower wedge face formed on the follower block and tangentially engageable with the driving wedge face of the thrusting block; whereby upon a rotation of the driving bolt to inwardly push the thrusting block in the holding base, the follower block will be thrusted by the driving block to interfere in a rod (or column) surface for quickly, ergonomically and firmly fastening the rod (or column) within the holding base.

Abstract: A connection structure of a yoke and a shaft comprises a shaft including a pair of flat surfaces formed in parallel to each other on an outer peripheral surface of a front side end thereof, a yoke having a connection portion, formed at one side end thereof, for connecting the shaft, and having the other side end connected to a universal joint. The connection portion includes holding members, for holding the flat surfaces of the shaft, taking substantially a U-shape in section within a plane orthogonal to an axial direction thereof, a screw hole formed in the vicinity of one side end of the U-shape, and a bolt hole formed in the vicinity of the other side end thereof, concentric with the screw hole and having a diameter larger than the screw hole.

Abstract: A connection belonging to a rotary drive or rotary driven connection of a slotted hollow shaft (1), a hollow axle or sleeve with a counterpart, namely a motor shaft. (3), fitting into and engaging in a slotted and hollow region (2), or region (2) having a bore hole, has at least one clamping or tightening element (5). The tightening element (5) is adjustable with respect to its inner diameter enclosing the slotted region (2), generally with a tightening screw (8), for clamping the slotted region (2) with the engaging counterpart. The slot(s) (9) of the slotted region (2) are here closed at both ends so that, in the region of the end face (10) of the hollow shaft (1) or the like, a closed and consequently stabilizing annular area runs, in particular uninterrupted.

Abstract: A frame assembly for displaying artwork. The frame assembly has interconnected top, bottom and side frame members and a bottom member connected to the side members to form a precursor article receiving assembly for slidably receiving the artwork. The top frame member is releasably interconnected with the precursor assembly by a novel, easy-to-use corner joining device which is of a simple construction that can be easily operated without the need for any type of tools.

Abstract: A connection fitting (1) for the attachment of oblong structures, for example of cables (2), hoses, tubes, corrugated hoses or the like, to an opening (3), in particular, for passing through such an opening (3) while at the same time being attached is provided. The opening (3) involves a hole, a drill hole, or other opening in a wall (4), for example of a housing. The connection fitting (1) is constructed as a plug-in fitting, i.e. is readily affixed to the opening (3) by axial insertion into it. For this it has an attachment projection (5) which is subdivided by axial slits into retaining tongues, which have radially projecting retaining projections (8) on the outside that extend behind the edge (3a) of the opening (3) when the attachment projection (5) is inserted into the opening (3), such that they yield somewhat radially to the inside during insertion and after being stuck through, automatically move again radially outwardly.

Abstract: A shaft depressor is used for seating a shaft against a closed, usually curved, portion between first and second sides of a U-shaped socket in a slap yoke of a steering shaft assembly. It is used together with a clamp bolt which extends through a hole in the first side of the socket and fastens to threads at a second parallel side thereof. The shaft depressor consists of a cylindrical body having an inside diameter sized to fit over the clamp bolt, an outside diameter sized to pass through the hole in the first side of the U-shaped socket, and projecting members for pressing the shaft into the closed portion of the socket. The shaft depressor has a tapered lead at one end for easy insertion through the hole in the first parallel side and a plurality of fins projecting radially outwardly from the surface of the cylindrical bushing. The radially projecting fins may be axially extending ridges, circumferential ridges, cones, or a single helical ridge on the surface of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A connection structure of a yoke and a shaft comprises a shaft including a pair of flat surfaces formed in parallel to each other on an outer peripheral surface of a front side end thereof, a yoke having a connection portion, formed at one side end thereof, for connecting the shaft, and having the other side end connected to a universal joint. The connection portion includes holding members, for holding the flat surfaces of the shaft, taking substantially a U-shape in section within a plane orthogonal to an axial direction thereof, a screw hole formed in the vicinity of one side end of the U-shape, and a bolt hole formed in the vicinity of the other side end thereof, concentric with the screw hole and having a diameter larger than the screw hole.

Abstract: An elastic shaft joint comprises a shaft with a pair of outer-diameter side engagement surfaces which are substantially parallel to each other at two positions on the opposite sides of the outer peripheral surface in the radial direction, a rotary member with a pair of restraint plate portions which are substantially parallel to each other, having an opening on a lateral side thereof, and a vibration absorbing member provided between the rotary member and the shaft. The vibration absorbing member is constituted by an elastic member disposed on the inner peripheral surface of a part fixed to the rotary member and a sliding sleeve which is supported by the inner peripheral surface of the elastic member and which inner peripheral surface is in slidable contact with the outer peripheral surface of the shaft.

Abstract: A slap yoke, for connection to a non-cylindrical shaft in a rotary-drive device, has an axially extending non-cylindrical socket for radially receiving the non-cylindrical shaft, the socket having two laterally opposed holes in its walls for transverse installation of a clamp bolt. A threaded clamp bolt having a drive head for bearing against the outer surface of one wall of the non-cylindrical socket extends through the opposed holes and carries a cylindrical jacket fitted over the bolt. The jacket has longitudinally centered features for causing radial expansion of the jacket under an axial compressive load. The yoke has a threaded member at one of the opposed holes for receiving the clamp bolt and for causing a compressive axial load on the cylindrical jacket when the clamp bolt is threaded thereinto.