Abstract: The invention of the present disclosure is that of functional packaging systems useful for reducing the separation of solid and liquid constituents of its contents. The invention is particularly useful for preventing the undesirable separation of solid and oil phases of food products such as natural peanut butter that is manufactured without the use of undesirable additives such as hydrogenated vegetable oils, lecithin, monoglycerides, diglycerides and other substances that slow separation of the solid and oil phases from one another. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a container with a rotating base which when rotated actuates the agitation of the product contained within, as a result of the concurrent rotation of one or more axes configured with an agitator or equivalent means of stirring or mixing the contents. The invention is further provided with hermetic sealing means and the like to ensure food safety.

Abstract: Folding buckle clasp (1) designed to be attached to two bracelet strands or to a one-piece bracelet at two locations on the latter, comprising: —a first clasp element (3); —a second clasp element (7) hinged to said first element (3) via a hinge (9); —a locking system designed to keep said clasp in a folded-up state and to make it possible to put said clasp into an unfolded state in response to an action by a user; the locking system having —a spring-loaded pin (19) comprising a tubular body (19a) and at least one retractable stud (25) protruding axially from the tubular body (19a), said retractable stud (25) being subjected to a return force (F) that tends to keep said retractable stud (25) in an extended position, said pin (19) being situated in said first clasp element (3); —a cover (11) that is fastened to said second clasp element (7) and comprises at least one opening (27) having a shape corresponding to the retractable stud (25), said opening (27) being made in an inner face (11a) of the cover (11) and

Abstract: An I/O system including an I/O base having a first connector component, an I/O module selectively attachable to the I/O base and having a second connector component adapted to mate with the first connector component, and a locking actuator assembly for securing the I/O module to the I/O base. The locking actuator assembly includes an actuator supported for axial and rotational movement by the I/O module, the actuator movable from an unlocked position having a first end of the actuator extending from a housing of the I/O module to a locked position wherein a second end of the actuator extends from the housing. The second end of the actuator includes a flange adapted to pass through a corresponding slot in a surface of the I/O base such that when the actuator is rotated the at least one flange restricts withdrawal of the actuator from the slot in the I/O base.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a photography lamp. The photography lamp includes a front housing, an ejector rod, a bracket, and a limiting structure. An accessory slot with a through-hole is arranged on a side of the front housing, the ejector rod is movably arranged into the through-hole, the bracket is arranged on another side of the front housing away from the accessory slot The photography lamp provided by the present disclosure can be operated conveniently. When the accessory is installed on the video lamp, the bracket is not susceptible to interference from the accessory of the photography lamp.

Abstract: A separation device for a spacecraft or launcher comprising a nut divided into at least two nut portions locked to each other by a locking device in a locking position. A releasing device is arranged to switch the locking device from the locking position to a releasing position. The separation device comprises at least two bearing elements arranged between the locking device and the nut. The nut comprises an outer envelope surface which comprises as many indentations as the number of bearing elements and locking surfaces between the indentations. In the locked state each bearing element is jammed between the locking surface and an inner envelope surface of the locking device and in the released state each bearing element is positioned facing the indentations.

Abstract: A steering device includes a column housing encapsulating a steering shaft and enabling a posture change, a bracket located adjacent to the column housing, and a tensioner mechanism being between the column housing and the bracket, and pressing the column housing and the bracket. The tensioner mechanism includes a casing provided in the column housing or the bracket, a tensioner main body being provided in the casing, and being movable in a direction intersecting a facing direction of the column housing and the bracket, and a biasing member biasing the tensioner main body. The tensioner main body includes a first surface facing toward the column housing, and a second surface facing toward the bracket. The first surface and the second surface are configured to be in a tapered shape in which a space therebetween becomes narrower as closer to a lower side of a biasing direction.

Abstract: A system includes a universal handle and a variety of tools selectively secured within the handle. The tools can be tools for grooming or collecting hair, and are especially useful with animals such as household pets. One example tool includes a mat breaker that is adjustable for left handed or right handed use. Another example tool is a fur sweeper tool and a fur accumulator tool. Other tools include deshedders, brushes, and combs.

Abstract: A quick coupler circuit includes a cylinder to attach and/or detach an attachment to and/or from a construction machine by expansion and/or contraction, a flow pump to supply fluid to the cylinder, a valve through which fluid for operating the cylinder passes, a spool valve which includes a spool, to move along an axial direction, and to form a pressure at a node of the flow pump according to movement of the spool, an electronic proportional pressure reducing valve to control the spool valve, a switch to perform an ON/OFF operation, and a controller to output a control current to the electronic proportional pressure reducing valve in response to the operation of the switch. The controller is maintains control current which it outputs during the switch's ON operation for a predetermined period of time after the switch's OFF operation.

Abstract: A railroad brake stick can include: a head having a planar shape with a recesses and/or protrusions on one or more side surfaces of the planar shape, the planar shape having a head interlocking groove on a hilt region; a cross-support having a planar shape with a support interlocking groove interlocked with the head interlocking groove such that the planar shape of the head crosses with the planar shape of the cross-support to form an interlocking region; and a handle coupled to the head and cross-support such that the interlocking region is within an end of the handle. In some aspects, a cover is over the handle. n some aspects, the head is a composite material and the cross-support is a composite material and the handle is a composite material.

Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting a surgical reload to an electromechanical handle assembly, includes a trocar assembly release mechanism configured to releasably secure the trocar assembly within an outer tube. The release mechanism includes a release button supported in the outer tube and movable between an extended condition and a depressed condition; a spring clip slidably supported in the outer tube and connected to the release button; and a pair of lock cam pins supported within the outer tube, wherein each lock cam pin is secured to a respective leg of the spring clip, and wherein each lock cam pin is selectively receivable within a respective opening of the pair of openings formed in the trocar housing. The spring clip includes a backspan connected to the release button; and a pair of legs extending from the backspan.

Abstract: A coupler for operatively interconnecting an externally splined power take off (PTO) shaft of a prime mover and a driveline of an implement that is configured to be driven by the prime mover so as to operate the implement comprises a smooth bore arranged to receive the splined PTO shaft and at least one spline-forming member which is movable in a radial direction relative to the bore between a working position for mating with a respective spline of the PTO shaft and a retracted position in which the spline-forming member is free of mating engagement with the splined shaft. There is also provided at least one locking member which is radially movable in a similar fashion to the spline-forming member between matingly-engaging and non-matingly engaging positions relative to a circumferential groove in the PTO shaft. The locking member is coincident with the spline-forming member circumferentially of the bore.

Abstract: An adapter assembly, for connecting a surgical reload to an electromechanical handle assembly, includes an outer tube; a trocar assembly releasably securable within a distal end of the outer tube, the trocar assembly including a trocar housing defining a pair of openings therein, wherein the pair of openings are in opposed radially extending relation to one another; and a trocar assembly release mechanism configured to releasably secure the trocar assembly within the outer tube. The release mechanism includes a pair of pins slidably supported within the outer tube, wherein each pin is selectively receivable within a respective opening of the pair of openings formed in the trocar housing; a release button supported in the outer tube and movable between an extended condition and a depressed condition; and a spring clip slidably supported in the outer tube, the spring clip interconnecting the release button and the pair of pins.

Abstract: A socket is provided, including a socket main body, a switch member and at least one positioning unit. The socket main body has a working portion and a sleeve portion which are disposed along an extending direction of an axis, and the sleeve portion has a receiving space which is for the inserting portion of a driving tool to insert thereinto; the switch member is movable along the extending direction, disposed to the sleeve portion, and rotatable about the axis; the at least one positioning unit includes a first receiving portion penetrating through the sleeve portion and being lateral to the axis, a second receiving portion formed on the switch member and facing the sleeve portion, and a positioning member movably received in the first receiving portion, and a part of the positioning member protrudes beyond the first receiving portion.

Abstract: The device disclosed herein is for a folding mast device for use on watercraft. In the preferred embodiment, the mast is used on a bridge erection boat; however, additional watercraft may also incorporate this device. The mast includes clamps and other components in order to allow the mast to be assembled and disassembled without tools, which also makes the assembly and disassembly quick. The mast is also quickly removable and replaceable. The mast also can incorporate safety features, such as lighting and other devices needed for safe navigation, and is capable of adjusting to accommodate fabrication differences.

Abstract: An actuator assembly for a power tool includes an actuator with a permanent magnet. The actuator is moveable between a first position for a first mode of operation, and a second position for a second mode of operation. A first positioning member is adjacent the first position composed of a ferromagnetic material to attract the permanent magnet. A second positioning member is adjacent the second position and composed of a ferromagnetic material to attract the permanent magnet. An electromagnet may be energized to move the actuator between the first position and the second position. When the electromagnet is not energized and the actuator is in the first position, the actuator is retained in the first position. When the electromagnet is not energized and the actuator is in the second position, the actuator is retained in the second position. When the electromagnet is energized, the actuator moves between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A reciprocator-type quick-releasing mechanism includes a base, a latching component and an actuating component. The base has a first piercing hole and a first opening. The latching component is disposed on the base and includes a constraining portion and a resilient portion. The constraining portion is disposed inside the first piercing hole and connected to the resilient portion. The actuating is component disposed on the base and includes a pushing portion and an actuating portion. The pushing portion contacts the resilient portion to guide the resilient portion and connected to the actuating portion for aligning the first opening and a second opening on an external unit. The actuating portion is moved to slide the resilient portion, so as to move the constraining portion through the first piercing hole for letting the constraining portion leave a second piercing hole or pushing a buckling portion on the external unit.

Abstract: A transmission includes a countershaft, an input shaft and a clutch that couples the input shaft to the countershaft, a main transmission assembly having a main shaft and a main transmission clutch, the main shaft coupled to the countershaft via the main transmission clutch, and a range gear assembly. The transmission includes a power take-off shaft coupled to an axial end of the countershaft and colinear therewith, wherein the power take-off shaft and the countershaft are rotationally coupled to one another and axially decoupled from one another.

Abstract: A prosthetic attachment system includes an insert arranged for connection to a prosthetic liner, and an attachment unit arranged for connection to a distal end of a prosthetic socket. The attachment unit comprises a body defining an axis and a central opening for selectively receiving the insert. The body carries a plurality of locking elements that are distributed circumferentially about the axis and radially repositionable relative to the axis. A release mechanism is slidably positioned on an outer surface of the body to move the prosthetic attachment system between a locked configuration in which the locking elements are radially repositioned to lock the insert in the central opening of the body and an unlocked configuration in which the insert is released from the central opening.

Abstract: An adapter apparatus for connecting a rechargeable battery to a power tool, containing a latching device for latching the adapter apparatus together with the power tool; and a locking device for locking the latching device is disclosed. The latching device is adjustable reversibly from a first position into a second position, wherein, in the first position, the adapter apparatus is firmly connected to the power tool and, in the second position, the adapter apparatus is detachable from the power tool, and the locking device is adjustable reversibly from a first position into a second position, wherein, in the first position, the locking device locks the latching device in the first position and, in the second position, the locking device does not lock the latching device and so the latching device is movable from the first position into the second position.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism is provided to clamp a die set on a carrier of a machine. The clamping mechanism utilizes a first pushing block to push a locating shaft of the die set to allow a top surface of the locating shaft to contact a mounting surface of the carrier and utilizes a second pushing block to push the locating shaft to allow a first contacting surface of the locating shaft to contact a reference surface of a cage base such that the die set will not clamp on the carrier of the machine with shift or skew errors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a locking electrical connector for electrical connection with an outlet connector. The adapter outlet connector includes a first housing, the locking electrical connector includes a second housing, an actuating assembly, and a locking member. At least one electrical connection point enclosing in the second housing, which can be electrically connected to the outlet connector. The locking member is rotatably fixed to the second housing and capable of being driven by the actuating assembly, so as to rotate relative to the second housing, such that the locking member is frictionally locked with the side surface of the first housing, thereby enabling the locking electrical connector to be electrically locked with the outlet connector. The present disclosure can better prevent the electrical connection from failing and loosening.

Abstract: A locking hub and extensible handle assembly includes a handle having an elongated portion with a stop member at a first end, a grasping portion at an opposed second end, and at least one push button within the handle and proximate the first end. The assembly further includes a hub having a body with a passage extending through the body in a longitudinal direction and slidably receiving the elongated portion of the handle. The assembly also includes an actuator that is movable to permit the push button to be used to lock and unlock the handle relative to the hub.

Abstract: A reciprocator-type quick-releasing mechanism includes a base, a latching component and an actuating component. The base is disposed inside a first module, and has a first piercing hole and a first opening. The latching component is disposed on the base, and includes a constraining portion and a resilient portion. The constraining portion aligns with the first piercing hole and a second piercing hole on a second module. The resilient portion is connected to the constraining portion. The actuating component is slidably disposed on the base and includes a pushing portion and an actuating portion. The actuating portion is connected to the pushing portion and protrudes from the first opening and a second opening on the second module. The actuating portion moves relative to the second opening to flexibly deform the resilient portion via the pushing portion, so as to remove the constraining portion from the second piercing hole.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance system (MRS), useful for imaging a patient, comprising: (a) a magnetic resonance device (MRD) for imaging a patient, comprising an open bore, the MRD at least partially contained in an envelope comprising in its circumference at least one recess; and, (b) an MRI-safe cart made of MRI-safe material, comprising a substantially horizontal base and at least one substantially horizontal incubator above the base, the base and the incubator are interconnected by at least one pillar. At least a portion of the cart and the MRD are configured to fit together such that at least a portion of the incubator is reversibly housed within the MRD, and further at least a portion of the base is reversibly housed within at least one recess.

Abstract: An attachment fitting is attached inside a rotor hole. The attachment fitting is made up of a main body, first and second pieces disposed in a piece placement hole formed in the main body so as to pass therethrough in a direction orthogonal to a rotation central axis of a rotor, a leaf spring including two arm portions, and a retainer that is mounted on the main body and puts a base of the leaf spring between the retainer and the main body. The first and second pieces have grooves into which the arm portions of the leaf spring are inserted. When the rotor rotates, the first and second pieces protrude from the piece placement hole by the centrifugal force against the spring force of the leaf spring and make contact with a rotor coupling portion of a shaft.

Abstract: A high strength drive extension includes a shaft, a sleeve, and a detent. The shaft includes a connecting structure. The sleeve is movably coupled to the shaft. The sleeve includes a driving head. The sleeve defines a hole in which the shaft inserts. The hole defines a receiving region mating with the connecting structure. The detent is configured to releasably retaining a tool on the driving head. The sleeve is disposed between the shaft and the sleeve and is movable between locking and unlocking positions in response to relative movement of the sleeve and the shaft.

Abstract: An electronics module having a latch assembly including first and second reciprocating latch portions adapted to engage respective first and second opposite edges of a mounting rail. Each of the latch portions includes a locking tab, the locking tabs movable away from each other from a latched position to an unlatched position, the first and second latch portions being coupled together for reciprocating motion, at least one of said latch portions including an actuator portion extending from the housing for manual actuation of the latch assembly between the latch and unlatched positions.

Abstract: A centrifuge having a driveshaft that has an end section that tapers toward the central axis of the driveshaft. A rotor is removably mounted on the driveshaft such that the rotor may be axially removed in a removal direction. A bearing surface of a locking element of the rotor is connected to the driveshaft and holds the rotor against removal. A quick-action closure is integrated into the rotor and prevents removal of the driveshaft and the rotor in the removal direction. The end section of the driveshaft extends through an opening in the rotor where it is partially surrounded by multiple locking elements of the rotor for fixing the rotor and the driveshaft together. The locking elements include bearing surfaces engaging the end section and support surfaces engaging the rotor. The quick-action closure has force-transmitting elements which connect the locking elements to a handle permitting locking and/or unlocking the quick-action closure by a respective movement of the handle.

Abstract: A detachable blade structure has a blade seat, a motor, a cover plate, a spherical cover, a blade, a detachable member and first and second screws. The spherical cover has a cover slot, a cover positioning hole and a cover screw hole. The cover plate has a chamber. The blade is inserted through the cover slot and inserted into the chamber. The blade seat has a first seat lug, a first seat screw hole, a second seat lug and a second seat screw hole. The motor has a motor positioning hole and a motor screw hole. The first seat lug is inserted into the motor positioning hole. The first screw is screwed into the first seat screw hole and the motor screw hole. The second seat lug is inserted into the cover positioning hole. The second screw is screwed into the second seat screw hole and the cover screw hole.

Abstract: A torque wrench includes a main tube having a driving head and a receiving hole on two ends thereof. A ratchet tube is inserted into receiving hole and has multiple elongate positioning recesses. A passage is defined axially through the ratchet tube. An operation tube is mounted to the ratchet tube and has a driving section and a holding section, and a connection hole is defined through the driving section and the holding section. The driving section has an engaging hole in which a bead is received. A torque unit is received in the receiving hole, the passage and the connection hole. The torque is set by rotating operation tube. A control tube is mounted to the driving section and has a bolt movable in an L-shaped slot to release and restrict movement of the control tube relative to the operation tube.

Abstract: A fastening apparatus for an electronic device (3) and a method for fastening a sensor housing (2) having a fastening flange (4) and having a fastening base (6), wherein the fastening flange (4) is configured to be positioned in a passage opening (8) in the fastening base (6) and wherein the fastening flange (4) is configured to be locked in the fastening base (6), a fixing slider (10) being displaceably arranged at the fastening base (6) to lock and/or to release the fastening flange (4) in the fastening base (6).

Abstract: A medical examination facility is provided, wherein the facility includes an imaging apparatus and a mobile patient table. Mechanical coupling devices to be connected to each other are provided on both the imaging apparatus and the mobile patient table for the purpose of mechanically coupling the patient table to the imaging apparatus in an end position. The mechanical coupling device of the imaging apparatus includes a pulling device that is movable to a locking position via a controllable drive motor. In order to automatically move the patient table, the pulling device engages a driver provided on the patient table, before the end position is reached, and carries it by moving to the locking position, in which the patient table is in the end position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a start system (1) comprising a plurality of electrical apparatuses (3, 5) each comprising an insulating casing (7, 9), secured to each other and having an alignment along a first extension direction (D1). The plurality of electrical apparatuses (3, 5) is intended to be brought on a plurality of securing rails (13, 15) extending along a second extension direction (D2) transversal to the first extension direction (D1). A first electrical apparatus (3) comprises a removable mounting device (21) including a primary movable mounting element (17), the mounting device (21) forming a primary housing (35) in which a portion (13a) of a first rail (13) is able to be inserted. A second electrical apparatus (5) comprises a secondary mounting element (19), the secondary mounting element (19) forming, with the insulating casing (9) of the second electrical apparatus (5) a secondary housing (81) in which is able to be inserted a portion (15a) of a second rail (15).

Abstract: A transportation apparatus configured to dock with a device to which power is supplied is provided. The transportation apparatus includes a first contact element for establishing a first contact with the device and a second contact element for establishing a second contact with the device. An apparatus for assisting in establishing the contact between the second contact element and the device is further provided in the transportation apparatus. The apparatus is operated by a motor. The apparatus is configured to provide power to the motor by supplying power via the first contact.

Abstract: In at least one illustrative embodiment, a tool may comprise an output shaft configured to rotate about an axis, the output shaft including a socket mount having a tip and a solid root, and a socket retainer including (i) a retaining pin coupled to the tip of the socket mount and configured to move perpendicularly to the axis between a releasing position in which the retaining pin is located entirely within a first space formed in the tip and a retaining position in which the retaining pin extends outwardly through a first aperture formed in the tip and opening to the first space and (ii) a release pin coupled to the tip of the socket mount and configured to move along the axis to cause the retaining pin to move between the releasing position and the retaining position.

Abstract: A hold open rod may include: an inner member; an outer member configured to have the inner member slide in and out of the outer member; a locking mechanism including a portion attached to the outer member and a portion attached to the inner member; a locking plug configured to move axially along an axis of the inner, outer members; a locking dog configured to move radially between a locking position and an unlocking position and a release cable operatively connected to the locking plug and configured to move the locking plug to the unlocking position. A method of actuating a lock mechanism on a hold open rod may also be provided.

Abstract: An actuation device for selecting gear settings of a shift-by-wire gear shifting transmission comprises an actuation element, a mechanical transference for actuating the parking brake, and a coupling device disposed between the actuation element and the mechanical transference. An actuation of the transference occurs selectively by the actuation element only when the parking brake setting is selected or de-selected at the shift lever. It is possible, structurally as well as with respect to its installment, to simplify the transference mechanism necessary for the selective actuation of the transference means for the parking brake. Structural space and costs can be reduced, and the actuation device can be designed to be smooth and quiet.

Abstract: An extendable pole mechanism may be used with a pair of poles that are longitudinally movable to adjust the overall length of both poles. The mechanism may include a housing that receives the poles and a trigger that is moveable with respect to the housing to adjust the mechanism between a use condition, where the poles are held in a longitudinally relative fixed position, and an adjustment condition, where the poles are longitudinally moveable with respect to each other.

Abstract: A stationary tooth row is provided in a restricted member that is not displaced together with a steering wheel during tilt adjustment of a steering system. A movable tooth row is provided in a movable member that is displaced in a tilt direction) together with the steering wheel during tilt adjustment. The movable tooth row includes a first movable tooth and second movable teeth. A first curvature radius of a tooth tip of the first movable tooth is made smaller than a second curvature radius of a tooth tip of each of the second movable teeth to make a tooth depth of the first movable tooth greater than a tooth depth of each of the second movable teeth.

Abstract: A headrest socket for accommodating a headrest rod, including a socket body of polymeric material that has an inner space for accommodating a headrest rod. A spring tongue is provided as part of the socket body, or is monolithically formed on the socket body, and is displaceable toward the inner space for exerting a clamping effect. A spring device is disposed on the socket body for applying a tensioning or pressure action upon the spring tongue. The spring device is configured from a sheet steel strip.

Abstract: Coupling mechanisms for engaging and releasing a tool attachment such as a socket from a drive element include an engaging element and an actuating element. The actuating element can include a collar or other manually-accessible part, and various features allow for a relatively small outside diameter for the collar or other part. These features include configuring the actuating element to contact the engaging element within the drive element, placing the biasing elements within the drive element, and forming guides for parts of the actuating element within the drive element. Also, the engaging element can move along a direction that is oriented at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the drive element, in whole or in part. The engaging element can have a first part that moves obliquely in the drive element and a second part that moves radially in the drive element to engage the tool attachment.

Abstract: A lock pin assembly is provided. The lock pin assembly is structured to coupled a panel board device to a panel board. The panel board device includes a body defining a number of mounting passages. The lock pin assembly includes an elongated body, a first radial extension, and, in an exemplary embodiment, a biasing device. The lock pin body is rotatably disposed in the panel board device mounting passage. The lock pin body is moved between an unlocked, first radial position, wherein said first radial extension does not engage a panel board back plate mounting tab, and a locked, second radial position, wherein said first radial extension engages a panel board back plate mounting tab.

Abstract: C-arm retention locks allowing users to secure and unsecure C-arm positioning devices of an X-ray machine, systems containing such locks, and methods of using such locks are described. The C-arm retention lock comprises a latch bail and a latching assembly. The latching assembly comprises a latch base having an ear and a generally flat engagement surface at an end of the latch base proximate the ear, a latch having an arm, the latch being pivotally connected to the latch base so the latch is rotatable between closed and open positions, and a tensioning device engaging the latch and latch base such that the tensioning device pulls the latch toward either of the closed or open positions. The latching assembly or latch bail is configured to be connected to a C-arm and the latching assembly retains the latch bail between the ear and the arm when the latch is closed.

Abstract: An inertial lockout mechanism is coupled to a latch mechanism, such that, during a collision event, the inertial lockout mechanism will move to an interference position such that the latch mechanism will be retained in a locked position as an inertial force is realized on the latch mechanism. Specifically tailored compression spring configurations ensure that the inertial lockout mechanism will move to the interference position before the latch mechanism can move to the unlocked position.

Abstract: A connection mechanism is configured in particular for the connection of armrests to cosmetic tables or cosmetic chairs. The mechanism includes a base element (1). The base element (1) has a fastening section (1a) for fastening to a piece of furniture, in particular a piece of furniture for sitting or reclining. The base element also has a fastening element (2) configured for attachment to a part to be connected to the piece of furniture, in particular an armrest. The fastening element (2) is configured for a detachable connection to the fastening section (1a). The fastening section (1a) has a receiving device (1b) for receiving a region (2b) of the fastening element (2). A securing device (3) is provided that engages in the receiving device (1b) in the region (2b) of the fastening element (2) when said fastening element is received therein.

Abstract: A system is described for hooking and unhooking a carrier bag with respect to the tank of a motorcycle. The system comprises a first group of components suitable to be fixed to the carrier bag and a second group of components suitable to be fixed to the tank. The first group of components comprises a flexible ring provided with a plurality of locking teeth elastically projecting inwards of such a flexible ring. The locking teeth are coupled with an annular flange of the second group of components to obtain the hooking of the carrier bag to the tank. On the flexible ring there is a hand-driven mechanism for the radial retraction of the locking teeth to generate a radial displacement of such locking teeth, allowing disengagement between the flexible ring and the annular flange and, hence, obtaining the disengagement of the carrier bag from the tank.

Abstract: A hold-down assembly for retaining a portable electronic unit within an avionics equipment mounting tray includes a shaft, a locking collar, and an actuator knob. The shaft is coupled to pivot with the mounting tray. The locking collar slides along the shaft to engage the portable electronic unit. The actuator knob includes a knob body, a ratchet plate having detent holes within the knob body, a ball bearing, and a compression spring within the knob body. As the actuator knob is rotated to move along the shaft, the knob body and the ball bearing rotate with respect to the ratchet plate, and the ball bearing is forced against a spring bias of the compression spring as the ball bearing travels between adjacent detent holes.

Abstract: A securement device is provided for securing articles such as collapsed shipping racks together for maintaining their stability and alignment. The device includes a tether that is connectable between adjacent shipping racks to secure the racks together, and that provides a clear visual indication that the racks are secured. A securement device affixed to a collapsible shipping rack may further comprise a bracket member and upper and lower pin members coupled to the bracket member, with the tether having first and second opposite end portions and the first end portion of the tether being coupled to one of the upper and lower pin members, and the second end portion being releasably attachable to another securement device of another collapsible shipping rack adjacently stacked relative to the first collapsible shipping rack.

Abstract: A connector for joining a plastic, elongated component and a threaded rod insertable into a borehole of the elongated component, which in turn is guided within a stationary bush, includes a locking element for locking the threaded rod in the borehole. The elongated component has a slot between the borehole and its outer surface. The locking element includes a two-arm lever configured within the slot and has a first end which has an engagement portion that can engage in locking manner the thread of the threaded rod, and a second end projecting outward beyond the slot when the engagement portion engages the thread. The lever's first end is prestressed toward the borehole and the lever is dimensioned in a manner that the second end pivots into the slot as the component is being pushed into the bush, as a result of which the engagement portion leaves the borehole, whereas the lever pivots back when the component has been slipped so far into the bush that the second lever end is released from the bush.

Abstract: This disclosure primarily concerns sports goals. In an aspect, some of these sports goals are collapsible and/or portable. In some novel configurations, a sports goal might be collapsible into an easily carried configuration without any need to remove the net of the goal. In another configuration, a sports goal might have members that attach using a novel attachment mechanism that requires much less effort and frustration than conventional attachments. In yet another configuration, a sports goal might have a net that is secured to the goal frame with a novel reinforcement system that prevents the net from tearing away from the goal frame when struck with a high-velocity ball or puck.