Abstract: A coupling arrangement is made vibration-proof based on mating male and female spline members. The male spline member is incorporated into the outside diameter of a shaft, while the female spline member is incorporated into the bore of a coupling hub. The spline shaft is received in the spline bore. The coupling hub includes two perpendicular cuts through the splined portion thereof, to permit selected radially-inward compression of such portion for shrink fitting thereof onto the spline shaft. The outside diameter of such coupling hub splined portion is also adapted for receiving a clamping collar, which may be tightened to compress the hub and effect a tight fit with the splined shaft, thereby facilitating the application of effective clamping force, while eliminating all play and fretting corrosion between the shaft and coupling hub.

Abstract: A ball joint stud assembly comprising a shank having a ball formed at one end thereof, the shank having first and second axially separated surfaces with the first surface, which is located furthest from the ball, having a diameter smaller than the second surface, and the surfaces are separated by a circumferential groove. The assembly also includes a mounting component for receiving and securing at least a portion of the shank therein. The mounting component has (1) a first bore for receiving the shank, (2) a second bore perpendicular to the first bore and intersecting the first bore, and 3) a slot projecting radially from the first bore to an edge of the mounting component such that the slot intersects with the second bore. A clamping bolt is also included in the assembly for reducing the diameters of the first bore and securing the shank therein upon tightening of the clamping bolt.

Abstract: A support for towels or the like has a first holder for holding a towel supporting rod, and a second holder mountable on a wall and connectable with the first holder by spreading inside the first holder.

Abstract: A flexible hub apparatus for securing a power takeoff element to a shaft includes a hub formed of resilient material and having a first end and a second end and a hub spacing unit for selectively moving the hub between a shaft removal position and a shaft clamping position. The hub defines an inner circumference for receiving the shaft therein for clamping engagement by the hub. The first and second hub ends are movable relative to one another between the shaft clamping position in which the effective inner circumferential extent of the hub is such that the hub clamps the shaft and the shaft removal position in which the effective inner circumferential extent of the hub is such that the shaft is freely removable from the hub. The hub spacing unit includes a movable member disposed between the first and second hub ends for selective surface-to-surface engagement therewith and at least one of the engagement surfaces is tapered.

Abstract: A device for securing a first machine part to a second machine part having a first contact surface and a second contact surface. The first contact surface has at least one external sleeve portion. A threaded locking member cooperatively engaging the sleeve portion is actuatable relative to the sleeve portion to frictonally engage the first and second contact surfaces.

Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided for rapidly attaching and rapidly removing a battern (24) from a conveyance (10) of the type having a foldable frame (14) with side-members (26) that are foldably interconnected by cross-brace arms (28). A first quick-release element (38) is attached to the pivot pin (36) that interconnects the cross-brace arms (28); and a second quick-release element (40) is connected to the battery (24) by a U-shaped strap (84).

Abstract: The present invention is related to a new bicycle frame tube coupling structure and, more particularly, to a tight coupling which includes a pair of solid lugs having large curved front edges fixedly connected to the wall surface of the tight coupling through a silver brazing process. When a locking bolt is inserted through the pair of lugs and screwed tight, the solid body of the two opposite lugs and the two large curved surfaces provide an increased pressure onto a fixed tube to firmly tighten a movable tube, which is contained in the fixed tube and both of which are set in the tight coupling, so that the movable tube be firmly positioned therein.

Abstract: The present invention constitutes a construction joint of a bicycle frame comprising a rear dropout body having projecting portions decreasing in taper as they extend away from the body, each projecting portion defining an elongated screw hole extending along a longitudinal axis of the projecting portion, the projecting portion defining a slit extending on both sides of the screw hole; chainstay and seat stay pipes, each surrounding a projecting portion, the chainstay and seat stay pipes having gradually decreasing diameters towards the base end of the projecting portions; a screw or wedge inserted into the screw hole to enlarge the outside circumference of the projecting portion until it fixedly contacts the interior of the chainstay and seat stay pipes; and an adhesive agent spread around the projecting portion of the rear dropout body and inside the chainstay and seat stay pipes.

Abstract: A device for clamping a pair of workpieces together. The device includes a pair of fastener heads, each defining a segmented head which is designed to clamp a workpiece a passageway in the head, as an interior camming surface in the head is moved axially against a contact surface. The two heads are mounted for axial movement toward and away from contact position at which the camming surfaces of the two heads are simultaneously brought into contact with an associated contact surface, with further movement of the two heads axially toward one another acting to force the segments in each head radially inwardly, substantially the same extent, to produce simultaneous clamping of workpieces held in each head.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the control of flexion of a ski boot upper, in which a slide carries a maneuvering and locking lever constituted by an elastic element in the form of an omega which is articulated on the body of the slide by two coaxial end flanges. On of these flanges constitutes a locking catch and the body of the slide presents a ramp which cooperates with the lateral arm of the lever which bears the flange constituting a locking catch and which is shaped so as to cause, during pivoting movement of the lever, a movement of the lateral arm causing retraction of the locking catch.

Abstract: The slider (81 to 873, 9, 91, 92) is unitary with one element, the guide track (72, 73) with a second element. The slider (81) comprises two flexible arms (82, 83) which contact and cooperate with the sides (72, 73) of the guide track. A control lever (9), jointed onto the slider (81) around an axis (91), has a projection (92) which, for the purpose of fixing the slider (81 to 83) in position, fits between the arms (82, 83) so as to hold them against the edges of the guide track (72, 73) when the lever (9) is set in the locked position. Complementary forms (10), which interlock in the locked position, are advantageously provided on the arms (82, 83) and the edges of the guide track (72, 73) in order to ensure positive positioning. The invention is applied in particular to the adjustment of the geometric and mechanical operating characteristics of ski boots, especially to those having a shaft jointed onto a shell base.

Abstract: Straddling dowel for anchoring in a bore having an undercut, comprising an expanding shell (10) having an axial bore (12, 14), which tapers gradually towards the front, for guiding a spreader (26) and having lamellae (28), which are formed by longitudinal slots in the front section of the expanding shell, have an undercut shoulder (20) at the front end and, on their outside, are tapered towards the front in the direction of the undercut shoulder. A guide tube (30) for a setting bolt (40) for driving forward the spreader (26) is used for connection to the rearward end of the expanding shell (10), the guide tube bearing an outer stop (36) and the setting bolt bearing an outer stop (42).

Abstract: Molecular modeling constituents having plug ends are joined by a coupling having a connective sleeve and a locking sleeve. The connective sleeve receives a plug in a bore at each end thereof. Radially deflectable staves of the connective sleeve have ridges on the inside surface thereof for engaging corresponding annular grooves about the circumference of the plugs. A locking sleeve fits over the connective sleeve and allows outward radial deflection of the staves in an OPEN position for insertion/extraction of plugs into/from the coupling, and inhibits radial deflection of the staves in a lock position to prohibit insertion/extraction of plugs into/from the coupling. The OPEN and LOCK positions are relative rotational positions of the connective sleeve and locking sleeve.

Abstract: An assembly for use especially as track and tie rods of motor vehicles, comprising a ball joint shank (3) and a tube (1) the ball joint shank (3) having an outer thread (4) which is received in an inner thread (2) of the tube (1), and clamping means located in the zone of the inner thread (2) for securing the ball joint shank and applying a force acting circumferentially of the tube (1). Assembling of the shank with the tube is simplified. In particular, simple sealing and connection with many different tubes is possible. To this end, the tube comprises a fold (5) extending radially outward and having side walls (6) which can be clamped together by at least one fastener (8) to secure the ball joint shank (3).

Abstract: A coupling device comprises a shackle (20) mounted to be pivotable about an axis (21) orthogonal to branches (22) of the shackle for surrounding a stem (12), a locking mechanism having a screw (31) and a nut (32), and a clip (40). The nut has a bevel (320), an orientation maintaining arrangement (321) and a cam (322) together with a brake (33). The clip is provided with elastically yieldable legs (41) for maintaining the clip in position, and arm (43) elastically biasing the nut (32) and, optionally, a safety strip (44) having a hook (440). This device permits easily, rapidly and reliably coupling the shackle and the stem associated with driving and driven shafts. The coupling device is applied in the steering device of an automobile wherein the shackle is connected to a yoke of a universal joint associated with a shaft, and wherein the stem is connected to a gear wheel of the steering box.

Abstract: A joining structure for coupling and pipes in frames used in bicycles and similar vehicles including engaging projections formed on either connecting projections of the coupling or the pipe ends, and insertion cut-outs formed in the mating connecting extensions or pipe ends. After insertion, the mated parts are rotated until they are machanically locked in place by locking slots. Bonding agents may be used to increase the strength of the joints and/or intermediate parts can be used to securely join the connecting extensions and pipes by the use of locking slots and the application of bonding agents. The design provides overlapping in the joints between the intermediate parts and the pipes to increase the bonding surface area and thus the mechanical strength.

Abstract: A generally cylindrical shaft has a longitudinally extending flat area along its end section. A plastic member mounted on the shaft has a longitudinal bore complimentary in shape to and fitting around the shaft end section. The bore includes a longitudinally extending recess projecting radially outward from the flat area of the shaft. A locking sleeve fits within the bore and around the shaft and includes a generally U-shaped portion received in the recess. The U-shaped portion is discontinuous intermediate its ends, providing first and second longitudinal portions adjacent its ends. A screw passes through the first longitudinal portion and threadedly engages the second longitudinal portion for drawing the portions together.

Abstract: A ring to be worn as an article of jewelry about a portion of a body of a person has pivotally mounted, first and second arcuate sections movable between opened and closed positions. A substantially T-shaped recess is provided in the first arcuate section. This recess extends along a portion of the arc of the first arcuate section and includes an outer head portion of a wider transverse dimension than an inner stem portion. The head and stem portions of the recess are joined through upwardly facing, transversely extending supporting surfaces. The recess further has an open free end, and the stem portion of the recess includes an opening along the arcuate inner surface of the first arcuate section for communicating with the interior of the ring. The second arcuate section has an inner surface and a rigid male extending male member projecting therefrom.

Abstract: An elongate handle for attachment to the stem of a valve provided with a clamp for receiving the stem and a bolt and nut for drawing the clamp into clamping engagement with the stem.

Abstract: An absorber rod for nuclear reactors with a pile of spherical fuel elements, which is inserted directly into the pile, in order to affect the prevailing neutron flux by absorber material located in an annular gap between two concentric cylindrical rod elements. The absorber rod has concentric rod elements arranged in pairs, a common rod tip and common connecting pieces. The rod elements are cooled by flow of gas and the inner cylindrical rod element performs the support function, i.e., it absorbs and transmits forces and moments originating in the movements of the rod during insertion and extraction.

Abstract: A drill bit latch assembly for releasably securing an earth drill bit to the bottom end of a drill string comprises a tubular housing adapted to be secured to the bottom end of a tubular drill string, drill bit holder adapted to be secured to a drill bit, and a latch assembly. The drill bit holder is telescopically movably received in one end of the housing and coupled thereto for rotation with the housing. The latch assembly is telescopically received in the other end of the housing. The latch assembly releasably engages the holder and is operative with the housing for maintaining the holder in a predetermined operative position within the housing. The latch assembly is responsive to an unlatching tool lowered down the drill string to unlatch the holder.

Abstract: Presented is a method and a device for releasably securing mud flaps to a vehicle. The method involves attachment of the mud flaps in such a way that upon the application of a predetermined downwardly exerted force on the mud flap, it will be released without damage to the flap, or its hanger bracket, thus enabling its retrieval and replacement. Structurally, the hanger bracket includes a metal socket fastened to the vehicle, and an elastically deformable insert which normally lies enclosed within the socket when supporting the flap, but which is elastically deformed and pulled through the socket when an extraordinary force is imposed on the flap.

Abstract: An expander for a bicycle seat support post inserted into a tubular socket of the bicycle frame. The post has an expandable collar which is expanded by means of a wedge-like expanding member which projects from the collar and which is moved axially thereinto by means of a tension link. Movement of the link to pull the wedge-like member farther into the collar is accomplished by a screw angularly supported on the post at an angle of less than ninety degrees to its axis.

Abstract: A coupling comprising a tube made of plastic composite material to be used as a structural member and having an end portion formed with a plurality of acute cutouts, a fitting having a small-diameter front end portion and a bell-shaped tapering rear portion, and a bell-shaped sleeve having an inner wall surface of a shape corresponding to that of the tapering portion of the fitting. The end portion of the plastic tube is held between the fitting inserted into the end portion and the sleeve mounted on the outer periphery of the taper fitting, and a nut threadedly engaged with external threads of the fitting is tightened to assemble the fitting, the plastic tube and the sleeve as a unit.

Abstract: A clamp for a cylindrical workpiece, such as a shaft, pipe, cable or the like. The clamp includes a threaded sleeve for circumferentially engaging the workpiece and at least one correspondingly threaded nut in threaded engagement on the sleeve for engaging either another nut on the sleeve or a stationary workpiece integrally formed with the sleeve. The sleeve is provided with a shallow thread configuration having a flank angle which produces a radial force component that exceeds the axial force component when the nut is tightened, thereby imparting a uniform radial clamping force along the entire extent of the threaded engagement.

Abstract: A curling stone that includes a handle that is interchangeably connected to a carrying disk that is inserted in a stone body. Two or more securing elements are mounted on the handle to effect detachable connection of the latter to the carrying disk. The securing elements are positively radially pivotably mounted on the handle, with each securing element having a portion that faces the carrying disk and that can be secured in a recessed area of the latter.

Abstract: A collet-clamp for retaining label supply rolls on a dispensing shaft. The collet has a plurality of fingers that can be tightened against the shaft when the clamp is moved axially toward the collet. The base of the collet supports a plurality of helical wedging surfaces that cooperate with annular segments formed on the axial hub of the clamp in order to cause the clamp to be brought closer to the collet when the clamp is twisted in a predetermined clamping direction with respect to the collet. The collet and clamp are assembled by bringing the annular segments of the clamp into cooperative engagement with the helical wedging surfaces of the collet by twisting the clamp with respect to the collet in the direction opposite the clamping direction prior to placing the collet-clamp fitting onto the shaft. While on the shaft the collet-clamp fitting cannot be disassembled.

Abstract: A reconditioned tool comprises a cylindrical insert cut from a damaged tool, such as a hog mill, with a milling face formed on one end and a transverse dovetail tenon cut in the other end. The dovetail tenon engages a transverse dovetail mortise in the end face of a cylindrical holder. A transverse slot in the holder splits the end of the holder into two axially extending end sections each of which includes one-half of the dovetail mortise. A clamping device, such as a bolt, draws the two end sections of the holder together to pull the insert firmly against the end faceof the holder through wedging action of the two halves of the dovetail mortise against the dovetail tenon. A locking pin inserted through aligned transverse grooves in the holder and insert prevents a lateral displacement of the insert relative to the holder.

Abstract: A clamping device for supporting a workpiece in a clamped condition. The device includes a split head fastener composed of a head having exterior and interior surfaces, and a threaded shaft attached to the head and extending substantially normally from the interior surface. The head is segmented by slots extending from the exterior surface toward the interior surface, and further defines a passageway extending inwardly along the axis from the exterior surface. To clamp a workpiece in the device, a tightening member carried on the shaft is rotated to bring it into contact with the interior surface of the head, in an outer surface region thereof only. This contact forces the segments surrounding the passageway to pivot toward the axis of the passageway, causing clamping of a workpiece received in the passageway.

Abstract: A hinge connection comprises a one-piece hinge part of synthetic plastic material and a separate part to which the hinge part is fittable. The hinge part comprises an elastic joint film forming a joint axis and stiffening strips extending on both sides thereof parallel to the joint axis and formed by material thickenings. On at least one stiffening strip there are formed two resilient tongues protruding with mutual spacing and in one common plane, on the ends of which tongues there are formed projections pointing away from one another. The separate part comprises an insertion socket into which the tongues can be inserted until the projections engage, in the assembled condition of the hinge connection, behind opposite side wall sections of the insert socket. An elastically flexible crossing piece connects the ends of the tongues.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for connecting machine parts such as bearing rings on a support. The support includes at least one radially elastic element having a seating surface for the ring which is deflectable radially inwardly to permit assembly of the ring on the support surface and at least one locking element formed integrally with the support and acuatable between a release position wherein the snapping element can be flexed to facilitate assembly and removal of a ring on the seating surface and a locked position wherein the ring is supported in a form locking manner in the seating surface.

Abstract: This invention is related to a tightening device used for a bicycle's frame. This device includes a shell having an interior space having a pair of lugs formed thereon. A screw and a nut provides for selectively, adjustably tightening the said bracket. A tightening piece is confined and supported within each lug, each piece having a contact surface which communicates with the interior space of the bracket, the contact surface of the tightening piece is provided with a curvature being similar and complementary-shaped to that of the surface of the structural member. When the seat tube is inserted into the interior space and the nut is tightened, the said contact surface of the tightening piece tightens and contacts the surface of the tube firmly along an area being greater than a line.

Abstract: A friction damper, especially for washing machines with a spin cycle, consists of a housing (1) having a substantially circular cylindrical inner wall and a tappet (2) that can be pushed coaxially into the housing, extending at one end out of the housing and at the other end being provided with a friction piston. The friction piston is provided with friction elements pressed elastically against the inner wall of the housing (1), and securing elements (4, 8) are formed on the respective ends of the tappet (2) and housing (1). To attain a considerable reduction in the damping forces once there has been a passage through the critical rpm level, the housing (1) is made of plastic.

Abstract: A gripper with leaf springs having fingers near their ends to engage and disengage work. The springs are respectively connected in an annular array to the end of a cylindrical support. The springs are diverged or expanded to cause the fingers to engage the work and are converged or collapsed to cause the fingers to disengage the work. During the diverging and the converging each spring is pivoted about its junction with the support. The diverging and the converging of the springs is effected by an actuator or mandrel including a rod having a nose at its outer end. The actuator is reciprocable within the springs between advanced and retracted positions. Near its outer end the rod has a conical cam surface which engages cooperative internal cam-follower surfaces on the springs to diverge the springs when the actuator is in advanced position. The nose has a skirt which engages the outer ends of the springs, i.e. the fingers, to converge the springs near the ends when the actuator is in retracted position.

Abstract: A clamping element for fixation in a bore of a structural element and for carrying a load includes a clamping sleeve formed of a plurality of partial shells and having a central axis, a clamping bolt vertically movable in the clamping sleeve, the partial shells and the clamping bolt having mutually cooperating spreading surfaces converging and tapering toward the load, the clamping bolt permanently subjecting the partial shells to an automatically acting clamping force, the clamping bolt being axially movable to counteract and relieve the clamping force, the partial shells and the clamping bolt having surfaces adjacent the spreading surfaces converging obliquely toward the central axis and forcing the partial shells into a disengaged position.

Abstract: A releasable connector having a male member with spaced prong ends and a tubular female member having an open end for receiving said prong ends and divided at said open end into legs by axially extending slots and a unitary locking means removably interposable between the prong ends and an annular portion for bridging the joint interface between the interlocked male and female members.

Abstract: An antibacklash splined shaft (14) is formed by first machining splines (22) in the end of the shaft, thereafter forming an axial bore (26) in the shaft, and thereafter forming slots (28) in the shaft that extend from between the spline into the bore. When the slots are formed, the teeth flex slightly outwardly to relieve the internal stresses in the shaft. Thus, when the splined shaft (14) is inserted into an internally splined member, the teeth are biased outwardly so as to firmly and intimately engage the internal splines, providing a coupling that exhibits no backlash.

Abstract: A universal coupler for flexibly joining together two members along an axis, wherein one member has a projecting neck having an enlarged curved polyhedron head, wherein each of the faces of the polyhedron have a radius of curvature measured in a plane parallel to the axis, and wherein the second member has a threaded end and an internal polyhedron receptor opening, the polyhedron opening being complementary to the head, and wherein the threaded end incorporates a plurality of slots running parallel to the axis, and a threaded locknut for fitting over the threaded end and for capturing the polyhedron head within the polyhedron receptor opening.

Abstract: In a combustion engine, a flywheel is coupled to a crankshaft, the flywheel and crankshaft being in splined engagement. To eliminate play between the flywheel and crankshaft which occurs under conditions of torque fluctuation due to clearance between the meshing teeth, a deformable member is provided to reduce this clearance. The deformable member includes a bore with teeth therein also in mesh with the crankshaft teeth. In one embodiment, the deformable member is a hub on the flywheel compressed by an element movable against it by a bolt. Opposed tapered surfaces compress the deformable member as the bolt is tightened. In another embodiment, the deformable member is a separate element and is tapered and fits within a tapered inner surface on the bore of the flywheel. As the deformable member is pressed against the flywheel by the bolt, it is simultaneously compressed by the action of the opposed tapered surfaces.

Abstract: By providing a pressure responsive actuator in controlled actuating engagement with a latch mechanism in which a spring-loaded indicator is securely retained, with said indicator being movable from a non-visible, retained position to a visible, released position in response to pressure exceeding a desired level, a unique, precision constructed pressure sensor and indicator is achieved. In the preferred embodiment, the latch mechanism comprises a plurality of elongated, resilient, spring-biased locking fingers, with the locking fingers being controllably disengaged from the indicator in response to the movement of the pressure responsive actuator. In addition, the present invention is also quickly and easily manually reset, thereby further enhancing the usability of the present invention.

Abstract: A releasable coupling for connecting a first and a second component to one another, includes a first sleeve-like hollow member affixed to an end of the first component and a second sleeve-like hollow member affixed to an end of the second component, an expander mandrel supported in the first hollow member and arranged for an axial motion with respect to the first hollow member to assume an advanced position in which it projects into the second hollow member to be surrounded simultaneously by the first and second hollow members. The expander mandrel includes an expander element and pressing elements operatively connected to the expander element for displacement generally radially outwardly by the expander element into an expanded position for a simultaneous engagement with the first and second hollow elements thereby clamping the first and second components to one another.

Abstract: The shaft coupling has two elastic threaded cylindrical parts on both sides. The threaded cylindrical parts have tapered screws on their outer surface. Tightening nuts are fitted to the tapered screws. Inserting shafts into the threaded cylindrical parts, an operator rotates the nuts to tighten the shafts. The threaded cylindrical parts are elastically bent inward and pressed on the shafts by rotationally-symmetric forces. The tapered screws with wide screw edge angle or with saw-shaped section are preferable to heighten the transmission performance of torques.

Abstract: The broom assembly of the present invention comprises of a broom shroud having an opening in its top, said broom shroud including resilient means depending inwardly toward said opening; bristle retaining means including ferrule means integral therewith and extending upwardly therefrom, said ferrule means adapted to receive said resilient means; a broom handle removably received in said ferrule, and fastening means engaging the ferrule means, whereby said resilient means is flexed inwardly against the handle upon tightening said fastening means.

Abstract: A shelving system with an improved shelf to post support assembly that permits the support of heavy shelf loadings, yet easy separation of the support assembly as well as an elimination of racking. The support assembly, positioned at each corner of each shelf, includes a one piece, split ring insert member and a corner section fixed to the shelf. The insert member is independently positioned on the post at a desired position and is comprised of an upper portion having a cylindrically shaped wall section defining a substantially cylindrical interior bore and a cylindrical outer wall. The lower section is radiused outwardly beyond the outer cylindrical wall and the interior bore extends therethrough and includes a radially inwardly directed rib. The corner section has a through bore including upper and lower cylindrical wall sections, the lower having a greater diameter with a chamfered surface serving to connect the upper and lower sections together.

Abstract: A device for interconnecting frame elements or connecting frame elements releasably to a support or other structure has a pair of clamping jaws of rectangular parallelopipedal configuration so that the tightening of the screw at one end of the jaws clamp the same against a frame element. At the other end, the jaws are provided with ribs adapted to slide into a channel forming a bridge whose hooks engage over these ribs.

Abstract: A telescopic shaft includes an outer shaft, a first spline on the outer shaft, an inner shaft, a second spline on the inner shaft for engagement with the first spline, a threaded nut for depressing a threaded end portion of the outer shaft against the inner shaft, and a rod with a tapered end for depressing a tapered end portion of the inner shaft against the outer shaft.

Abstract: A coupling for connecting two elements such as building elements. The coupling comprises two profile members (4, 5) attached to the elements (2, 3) to be connected, and a spring member (10). Each profile member has an L-shaped opening (6) adapted to receive one edge of the hat-shaped spring member, which comprises a screw (14) at its mid portion. When the screw is tightened, the edge portions of the spring member are securely locked in the L-shaped openings (7) and interlock the two elements. The coupling comprises preferably two spring members (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A bolt type, split ring clench clamp as used to apply a clamp-up force to the slotted end of a turnbuckle has an orientation washer supported by the clench bolt between the terminal lugs of the clamp so that one end portion of the orientation washer loosely extends into the slot whereby to effect radial orientation of the clamp relative to the slot, the orientation washer also including means to abut either against the end of the turnbuckle or the blind end of the slot whereby to effect longitudinal orientation of the clamp on the turnbuckle so that a desired clamp-up force can be applied to the slotted end of the turnbuckle.

Abstract: A body frame of a small-sized vehicle such as a motorcycle or the like is assembled by interconnecting a plurality of frame elements. Among at least one pair of the frame elements, a connecting portion of one frame element is fitted into a connecting portion of the other frame element, and the respective connecting portions are firmly connected with each other by means of an adhesive agent. Moreover, the cross-section shapes of the both connecting portions are made non-circular, that is, not a simple circular shape, and thereby the interconnecting structure is very strong and rigid against a torsional force exerted thereupon.

Abstract: A retainer assembly for securing a sheet-like material to a wall comprising an elongated stud having an inner end welded to the wall and extending outwardly therefrom so as to be perpendicular to the wall, the stud having a pointed outer end whereby the sheet-like material can be impaled thereon and positioned so as to be adjacent the wall, the stud being provided with a longitudinal slit extending from the outer pointed end to a location adjacent the inner end so as to form a pair of longitudinal fingers, the stud being bent adjacent the inner end whereby the fingers are laterally offset from each other, the fingers being provided with alternate outwardly extending teeth and recessed notches along the longitudinal sides of the fingers opposite from the slit, and a retainer plate provided with a central opening therein such that the pointed end of the stud can be inserted through the opening to permit the plate to be slidably received on the stud, the opening in the plate being approximately equal to the dist