Abstract: A clamp (10) for holding two members together. The first member includes a recess into which a fastener is located. A bore is provided to the recess to allow a tool to be used to operate the fastener. The second member is arranged to accept the fastener and so join the members. The recess and bore are sized to prevent release of the fastener through the bore. In this way, the fastener cannot easily be removed or lost when the clamp is in use and is tamperproof. Embodiments of a downhole tool are described where the clamp is used to hold portions of a sleeve around a body of the tool, and to hold scraper blades and/or brushes to the body.

Abstract: A component connection is provided and includes, a first vehicle component, which has a male fixing element that projects from the first vehicle component and that partially or completely has the shape of a sphere or completely or partially has a sphere-like shape, and a second vehicle component, which has a female fixing element that is intended to receive the male fixing element. The male fixing element is inserted into the female fixing element in an insertion direction. The male fixing element has an excessive dimension relative to the female fixing element substantially perpendicularly to the insertion direction so that the two vehicle components are detachably clamped together at the fixing elements.

Abstract: A clamping disk (1) for the non-positive connection of components in a cam adjusting system, a cam adjusting system (15) having a clamping disk (1) and a method for checking the mounting of the clamping disk (1) are provided. The clamping disk (1) has an essentially circular base body (2) which has at least one friction surface for a contact partner. The base body (2) is axially penetrated by a material recess (10). The mounting of the clamping disk (1) can be controlled in a simple manner by distance measuring.

Abstract: A batten joint for an internal floating roof of a fluid tank. The floating roof has at least a first panel having a first panel edge and a second panel having a second panel edge. The batten joint comprises a first panel retainer or retaining means adapted for retaining the first panel edge, a second panel retainer or retaining means adapted for retaining the second panel edge, and at least one batten engaging the first and second panel retainer or retaining means in a spaced apart configuration.

Abstract: There is disclosed a clamp, a self-advancing climbing device including two such clamps, and a method of coupling such a clamp to a tubular. In one embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a clamp (1) for a tubular, in particular a thin-walled tubular such as the tower (3) of a wind-turbine. The clamp (1) comprises at least one clamp member in the form of a friction pad (9) adapted to grip the tower (3), and at least one flexible elongate energising element in the form of a tendon (16) adapted to exert a force on the friction pad (9) to urge the pad (9) to grip the tower (3), whereby the pad (9) and the tendon (16) are adapted to exert a substantially uniform radial clamp load on the tower (3).

Abstract: A coupling arrangement is provided for connecting shaft components. The coupling arrangement includes a first shaft component having an end with a recess defined therein, and a second shaft component axially aligned with the first shaft component and seated within the recess. The first shaft component has an outer diameter surface in a region concentric with the recess. A single-piece clamping disk has a matching inner diameter surface and a circumferentially extending groove defined in the inner diameter surface, as well as a radially extending injection channel defined between an outer diameter surface of the clamping disk and the groove.

Abstract: A composite joint includes a first member having a groove therein, a second member adjacent to the first member, and a connector member disposed between the second member and the first member. The connector member is received in the groove so as to bias a load path between the first member and the second member from a peripheral portion to a central portion of the connector member.

Abstract: A locking plate and a locking cylinder are inserted into a hole in the corner casting of an ISO container. Then the adapter is manipulated so that the locking plate having an adjustable tightening means formed thereon, contacts the inner surface of the corner casting. The adapter is secured by tightening the tightening means thereby drawing the locking plate and the mounting against the inner and outer surfaces, respectively, of the corner casting. Any structural or other fixture attached to the mounting plate is now secured. The tightening means may be; one or more bolts threadedly engaged in the mounting plate; one or more over center toggle clamps mounted in said mounting plate; or, a nut threadedly engaged to a threaded portion on the cylinder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection of two shafts, for example a driving shaft and a driven shaft in a wind turbine. In particular, the invention relates to a connection making use of a band to lock the two shafts together. The two shafts are inter-connectable by connecting an interconnection part of the first shaft and an interconnection part of the second shaft. The band is positioned and wound around an outer surface enclosing the interconnection parts of the shafts. The shafts are locked together by providing pressure to the interconnection parts from the windings of the band.

Abstract: A device (1) for connecting an instrument to a driver, the device comprising: a first connector (3) having at least two protrusions connectable, in use, to the instrument; a mechanism for moving the protrusions between a connected and a disconnected position; and a second connector (17) for connecting the device (1) to the driver, in use. A method of connecting an instrument to a driver.

Abstract: A connecting arrangement between a shaft journal and a constant velocity rotary joint having a joint inner part and a joint outer part, in which the shaft journal engages in a rotationally fixed manner in one of the joint parts, and the shaft journal and the constant velocity rotary joint are two components. At least one clamping sleeve is provided which is axially secured on one of the components, and which includes at least one elastic element which can lock in place in a contour of the other component.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, an apparatus (1) that comprises a compression sleeve element (2) established at least partially around portions of a first elongated member (6) that telescopes from a larger elongated member (8) in which it may nest. A relative motion obstruction element (4) may disallow only certain types of motion, e.g., rotational and axial, of the compression sleeve element relative to the elongated members around which it may be at least partially established. As it may be the compression enhancement element (3) —which may be used to generate a retaining compression force element—that prevents perpendicular displacement of the compression sleeve element, deactivation and effective disengagement of the compression enhancement element may allow for a quick removal of the compression sleeve element without requiring that it be slid off an end of either elongated member.

Abstract: Shaft-coupling assemblies using the same shaft but different removable coupling devices (pulleys or gears, etc). The coupling devices are located at any location on the shaft and can be the same or different sizes.

Abstract: An elongated clamp for securing a flexible fabric like shroud to a scaffold support member including to opposed jaws movable between an open and closed position by a pin and wedge combination. The flexible shroud is held to the support member by the clamp gripping force. Multiple clamps securable at different points along the various standard support members provide positive securement of the shroud.

Abstract: A device is described for mechanically coupling an actuator to a valve which is adjustable by a plunger that is displaceable along a z-axis. The device has (a) a retaining element which can be mounted on a connecting chassis of the actuator and which is embodied for engaging on two opposite sides of a connection piece of a valve body in a recess incorporated in the connection piece, and (b) a clamping device which is disposed on a section of the retaining element and which is embodied in such a way that when the clamping device is actuated the section of the retaining element is displaced parallel to the z-axis relative to the connecting chassis such that the connecting chassis bears against the connection piece. An actuator having a coupling device of said kind and a method for mechanically coupling an actuator to a valve are also described.

Abstract: A hollow shaft coupling for connecting a shaft (3) to a hollow shaft (2), wherein the hollow shaft coupling (1) can be arranged completely in the hollow shaft (2) and can effect clamping both axially inwardly as well as axially outwardly. The coupling (1) enables a first clamping unit (5) to clamp the hollow shaft coupling (1) axially inwardly against the shaft (3) and a second clamping unit (6) which is separate from the first clamping unit (5) to clamp the hollow shaft coupling (1) axially outwardly against the inner circumferential surface (7) of the hollow shaft (3), with the two clamping units (5, 6) spaced apart from one another axially, and the two clamping units (5, 6) connected to one another via a play-free and rotationally stable coupling which is arranged between them.

Abstract: Rotary connector for a rotating shank or axle of a machine or similar, having a sleeve body, with an end region having an opening bounded by a circumferentially closed inner-surface for clampingly accommodating said shank or axle. The opening on its circumferential inner-surface is provided with clamping regions for securing the shank or axle with a press fit. A plurality of spokes extend radially outwards from the sleeve body and connect to parts of the sleeve body connecting the clamping regions.

Abstract: Fixture for attachment of an end of a member, such as a wind turbine tower section, blade or hub for a wind turbine, which characteristically has an end flange. To enable clamping while being able to compensate for different hole patterns in the flanges, by the invention, the fixture provides for retaining of ends of members with flanges, regardless of flange diameter and hole patterns, and which is also quickly and easily installed. Additionally, it is possible to firmly clamp the flange end to upstanding frame parts of the fixture with fastening elements, thereby providing a stable connection between a console of the fixture and the upstanding frame parts.

Abstract: A connecting assembly is provided that includes a tool receiving portion, a handle receiving portion, a tightening member, a first open region, and a second open region. The handle receiving portion has a first engaging portion, a clamping portion with a first cam, and a longitudinal axis. The tightening member has a second cam and a second engaging portion. The second engaging portion is engagable with the first engaging portion so that the tightening member moves to cause the first and second cams to interact with one another biasing the clamping portion in a desired direction. The first open region is defined at the first engaging portion, while the second open region is defined at the clamping portion so that the open regions are in fluid communication with one another.

Abstract: A connection assembly 10 usable for interconnecting two extruded square section aluminium elongate members 12. The assembly 10 includes a frame member 18 which locates in an end of the elongate member 12, with a pair of engagement members 28, 38 extending from the elongate member 12. A second engagement member 38 is movable relative to the first engagement member 28 so as to grip in a channel 14 on the other of the elongate members 12 to hold the elongate members 12 together. The second engagement member 38 is movable by a pivotally mounted handle 52 which extends outwardly from the elongate member 12 when the assembly 10 is in an unlocked condition, but locates substantially wholly within a channel 14 when the assembly 10 is in a locked condition.

Abstract: A clamping device (10) is configured to apply opposite clamping forces in both a first (x-axis) and second (z-axis) traverse direction when being compressed in a longitudinal direction (y-axis) to fix elements to another. The device includes clamping means able to transform compressive movements and/or forces in said longitudinal direction into expanding movements and/or forces in both said traverse directions until the expansion is stopped by abutment in said traverse directions upon adjacent elements for application of clamping forces. Additionally, the compressive force used to generate the clamping forces in both said traverse directions allows for attaching the device to a support for fixing an element in all three directions by one single manual operating action.

Abstract: A V-spring member (18) for use in a driving system for a personal care appliance has regions (34, 36) at the ends of the spring which are large enough to support a contact with an end clamping assembly, the spring member including a cross-piece (40) extending between the longitudinal edges of the spring at the end regions, such that the ends of the spring member define a closed line. End clamping assemblies (16, 24) provided for such a V-spring member include a body portion (64) having a lower support portion (66) on which the V-spring is supported and a mating clamping member (88) positioned in registry with the support portion on top of the V-spring.

Abstract: Clamp for clamping an article including a plurality of pads (10) which may be arranged in a circle around a support frame (90) and pivotally connected thereto by pivot arms (26) pivotable about an axis parallel to the axis of an article (92) to which the pads (10) are to be clamped. The pads (10) are supported on the arms (26) by ball-joints or universal joints (48) such as to ensure any off-center load L is passed through said pads (10) as a vertical load having no radial component.

Abstract: A clamp assembly is disclosed for a tonneau cover for a vehicle wherein the clamp assembly includes a plurality of spacers disposed therein to facilitate installation thereof on a variety of vehicle types and styles.

Abstract: A connecting assembly is provided that includes a tool receiving portion, a handle receiving portion, a tightening member, a first open region, and a second open region. The handle receiving portion has a first engaging portion, a clamping portion with a first cam, and a longitudinal axis. The tightening member has a second cam and a second engaging portion. The second engaging portion is engagable with the first engaging portion so that the tightening member moves to cause the first and second cams to interact with one another biasing the clamping portion in a desired direction. The first open region is defined at the first engaging portion, while the second open region is defined at the clamping portion so that the open regions are in fluid communication with one another.

Abstract: This invention allows attachment of strut channels 2, pipes, conduit, and mounting of equipment to the interior of buildings and other structures. Attachment to structures such as I-Beams, channels, structural angles, purlins and truss structures are improved. Extended use of self tapping screws 28 and commonly used metal strapping are enabled. The use of dimpled holes 7 facilitate insertion of self tapping screws 28 thus expanding their function. Tab cut outs 6 in attachment hardware that allow strapping to pass and hook provide new and efficient methods for using standard strapping. New mounting hardware in combination with beam clamps, another invention of mine, use the beam clamps along with appropriate accessories, which are part of that invention, to provide new methods of attachment. Strut channels 2 are changed to integrate the use of these improvements.

Abstract: A bicycle seat post protecting member which is utilized for protecting a bicycle seat post clamp from damaging a bicycle seat post is in the form of a ring which has a flexible characteristic. The ring is adapted to be disposed circumferentially between an inner periphery of the bicycle seat post clamp and an outer periphery of the seat tube. The ring defines inner and outer sides, and with the inner side at a proximal end thereof extending outside the outer side at a distal end thereof, and the ring includes an increased region of the inner side extended outside the outer side when the ring is being clamped by the bicycle seat post clamp.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for attaching two add-on parts (36, 37) to a carrier part (35), said device having an outer clamp (1) and an inner clamp (11) that arrests any movement of the outer clamp (1), said clamps being insertable, in an interlocked arrangement, into a single insertion opening configured in the carrier part (35) so as to hold not only an add-on part (37) that is movable relative to the carrier part (35), but also the additional add-on part (36), on the carrier part (35) with a high extraction force for each.

Abstract: A connection device for a tire-building drum significantly improves work efficiency for connection and disconnection of a tire-building drum, with requirements for safety, cost, durability, occupied space, etc. sufficiently satisfied. The device connects a center shaft of a tire-building drum to a drive shaft on the building machine body side, where counter lock portions fitting into each other are provided on shaft ends of both shafts that are brought into contact with each other. One end portion of a tubular member is screwed to a head portion of the drive shaft, and cam rollers rotatable about center axes oriented in the radial direction are provided on an inner peripheral surface of the other end portion. At one end portion of the drum center shaft, there is provided a flange that is pressed by the cam rollers to the drive shaft side when the tubular member is displaced by tightening.

Abstract: Bolt-on clamp extrusions for fastening a track to support base extrusion for providing customers with a simple-to-assemble, customizable, reconfigurable, and user-friendly solution for reliable linear motion track assembly. A back-to-back track configuration provides a low-profile track assembly. Custom made base extrusions include deformable fingers disposed in the slot to ensure proper fit despite a variance in track size.

Abstract: A clamp for securing a surgical appliance post to a rail mounted on the side of a surgical table which clamp may be placed over and on the rail at any desired location by providing the clamp body with a passageway transverse the body of the clamp and parallel to the rail, the passageway having a lip on one edge of a width about the dimension of the rail for engaging the backside of the rail, and the passageway having a width greater than the rail on the opposite edge. A clamping device such as a screw or cam is mounted on the outermost portion of the clamp and is arranged to engage and secure the post as well as bind the clamp body to the rail. Additionally, the clamping arrangement of one of the preferred embodiments provides a means by which an appliance post may be gripped at any chosen angle rather than limited to a fixed orientation.

Abstract: A mounting system for a component to be mounted to a vehicle frame is provided utilizing keyhole features in the component, and fasteners having sacrificial spacers in the vehicle frame. The sacrificial spacers upon the fasteners prevent them from being pushed into the vehicle frame when the component having keyhole features is placed over them. Once the keyhole features have been placed over the fasteners having sacrificial spacers, the fasteners having sacrificial spacers may be fully tightened, thereby fully contributing to the integrity of the resulting joint.

Abstract: A device for locking end positions of switch parts, having two parts, relatively axially displaceable and positively coupled in at least one direction, including a tube and a rod guided within the tube, at least partially arranged in an outer tube. Locking members cooperate with the parts and outer tube and are displaceable into a locking position in the outer tube's recess. Locking members include ring segments chamfered on insides forming first abutment surfaces converging obliquely toward rod axis. First abutment surfaces cooperate with oblique counter abutment surfaces in a rod recess for holding the rod and the tube coupled during the rod's first displacement path and for urging segments outwardly to emerge from rod recess, and to slide onto the rod's outer surface adjacent rod recess and to immerse into locking position in the outer tube's recess upon rod movement relative to the tube over a second displacement path.

Abstract: A turnbuckle device (11) for clamping concrete shell elements (1, 2), having two claws (12, 13), which may be displaced toward one another, and a wedge (18) or the like, the claws (12, 13) having legs (14, 20; 41), the legs (14, 20; 41) having contact surfaces (30, 31; 43) extending in a plane to rest on struts (7, 21; 50) of frames (5, 6) of concrete shell elements (1, 2), the legs (14, 20; 41) having lugs on their free ends (16, 22; 40), which are capable of engaging behind depressions (9, 15) in frames (5, 6) of concrete shell elements (1, 2), is characterized in that an extension (17; 42; 44; 45) is provided on a lug (16; 40) of a leg (14; 41), which extends away from the contact surface (30, 43) at least partially perpendicularly to the plane of the contact surface (30; 43) of the leg (14; 41). The mounting of the turnbuckle device is thus made easier.

Abstract: A variable angle standoff in accordance with an implementation of the present invention includes one or more bearing interfaces, which, in concert with other beveled components (e.g., beveled rings), fastens about a wide range of panel and/or object dimensions. In one implementation, a threaded fastener is inserted through a first bearing interface, which interfaces with a first beveled ring. The threaded fastener further threads through one or more panel and/or object eyelets, through a second beveled ring, through a second bearing interface, and ultimately into a standoff shaft. Despite relatively tight fastening of the threaded fastener to the standoff shaft, the first and second beveled rings can accommodate object curvature by rotating in any of an X, Y, and/or Z dimension, as needed.

Abstract: An insert for an external fixation has two jaws for clamping a rod-shaped element. The insert includes a locking element and is an angled piece having two free ends, with at least one engagement edge for engagement into the rod-shaped element being provided at its one free end. The insert has a recess or bore for engagement with a locking shaft of the clamp provided at the free end thereof that lies opposite to the free end having the rod engagement edge. The insert is angled so that it may extend through a passageway in one of the jaws and into a cavity formed in the jaw for receiving the rod. The insert rod engaging edges are tapered to bite into the rod to prevent its movement.

Abstract: A roof anchor with a channel fits over a roof panel rib typically having a rib head supported by a narrower rib neck. Setscrews on the anchor side thread through matching threaded holes in anchor sides and into the channel, sandwiching a roof panel rib therebetween when it is received into the channel. To prevent the anchor from lifting off the roof panel rib, the setscrews are located on the anchor sides low in the anchor channel engaging the roof panel rib at the narrow rib neck such that the roof panel rib head can be received between the setscrews and the anchor top. A rib bar typically shaped to functionally match the roof panel rib may be inserted within the roof panel rib as a brace to prevent a roof panel rib from collapsing under force of the setscrews.

Abstract: An object clamp includes first and second clamp portions having recesses therein defining a generally circular cylindrical opening for receiving an object to be clamped. The first and second opposing clamp portions have at least one pair of opposing ends when in a preclamped state and at least one fastener for urging the ends towards each other when in a clamped state. At least one relief area is formed in the recesses and is deflected into engagement with the object when the object clamp is in the clamped state. The object to be clamped may be a bicycle steering tube, a bicycle handle bar, or a bicycle seat tube, for example.

Abstract: An insert for an external fixation has two jaws for clamping a rod-shaped element. The insert includes a locking element and is an angled piece having two free ends, with at least one engagement edge for engagement into the rod-shaped element being provided at its one free end. The insert has a recess or bore for engagement with a locking shaft of the clamp provided at the free end thereof that lies opposite to the free end having the rod engagement edge. The insert is angled so that it may extend through a passageway in one of the jaws and into a cavity formed in the jaw for receiving the rod. The insert rod engaging edges are tapered to bite into the rod to prevent its movement.

Abstract: A grinding wheel includes a grinder engaged between a front cover and a rear cover, and rough portions of the front cover and the rear cover press against the grinder tightly. After center rods and fixed rods of the front cover and the rear cover are passed through center holes and fixing holes of the grinder, a bolt is passed through the fixing hole and secured with the nut to form a grinding wheel.

Abstract: A bicycle tube-clamp assembly comprises a body; the body including an upper tube portion and a lower tube portion; wherein the upper tube portion has a hollow structure and an interior of the upper tube portion having an upper inner annular surface; a part of the upper tube portion vertically to the upper surface is formed as an upper clamping portion which is slightly elastic; a lower tube portion is a hollow structure; an interior of the lower tube portion is formed as a lower inner annular surface; an end surface of the lower tube portion facing downwards is formed as a lower surface; a part of the lower tube portion vertically to the lower surface is formed as a lower clamping portion; and the lower clamping portion is slightly elastic; and a connection portion is between the upper tube portion and lower tube portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping piece which is used to connect an intermediate shaft to a pinion shaft of a steering mechanism of a motor vehicle. The clamping piece comprises two lateral elements which are embodied in such a manner that the pinion shaft can be received therebetween by clamping by means of a clamping screw. The clamping screw also comprises a pressure element which comprises a protruding pressure section and which is mounted in a displaceable manner on the clamping screw counter to the friction force.

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: The invention relates to an arrangement for attaching a switch control shaft to a switch pipe shaft, where the control shaft is mounted partly in the switch pipe shaft and tightened to the switch pipe shaft by a screw. The arrangement comprises a tightening piece. The screw is arranged to act on the control shaft through the tightening piece so that when the screw is turned, the tightening piece is arranged to press the control shaft against the pipe shaft so that the control shaft tightens fast between the tightening piece and the pipe shaft.

Abstract: A device for fastening an attachment to a support part has a clamp (1) which has a base plate (2) and two leg arrangements arranged on opposite sides of the base plate (2) and having inner legs (5, 6) and outer legs (9, 10). Furthermore, there is an engagement unit having a bearing piece (14) that can be connected to the attachment and having a locking part (26) displaceably mounted in the bearing piece (14). The locking part (26) has at least two locking feet (29) and is arranged free of effective engagement relative to the clamp (1) in a release position and is in engagement with the clamp (1) in a locking position with the locking feet (29) in such a way that at least one respective locking foot (29) blocks a movement of an outer leg (9, 10) in the direction of the inner leg (5, 6) connected to it. As a result, very reliable manipulation and high pull-out strength are achieved.

Abstract: The beam has end terminals which can be connected to one another, such that one of the terminals is provided with front projections for guiding in vertical displacement of the other terminal, which has guides with a form which mates with the said projections, one of the terminals also having projecting lower arms to support the other terminal after it has been put into position, thus determining a single area of contact in order to permit disconnection of the supported terminal during dismantling, by turning on the said area of contact.

Abstract: In a joining structure, a protruding portion on the side of a first component is a hollow body that prevents bringing about sinking, deforming, and cracking of the side surface of the first component part, even in the event that the protruding portion is enlarged in order to increase strength for connecting the first component part and a second component part. In addition, the connecting groove on the side of the second component part is also defined by a hollow body that includes a pair of supporting ribs and a supporting plate bridging the pair of supporting ribs. Consequently, the hollow body can prevent defects of sinking, deforming, and cracking in the side surface of the second component part, even in the event that the supporting ribs and the supporting plate are increased in thickness in order to enhance the rigidity of the coupling arrangement between the first and second component parts.

Abstract: A clamp assembly is disclosed for a tonneau cover for a vehicle wherein the clamp assembly includes a plurality of spacers disposed therein to facilitate installation thereof on a variety of vehicle types and styles.

Abstract: Various apparatus and methods are disclosed wherein a wedge member and a support engage one another to lock a first structure and a second structure to one another along an axis.

Abstract: A post mounting system for a body mounted camera mounting system includes a grip to go about the post of the system and a vernier clamp. The vernier clamp includes a vernier ring which is slidable axially and fixed angularly to the grip. A vernier nut threadably engages the grip and is rotatable on the vernier ring. A clamp ring is integrally formed with the vernier ring and is castellated to be compressible against the post extending through the device. A split clamp ring cooperates with a cam lever for easy clamping of the clamp ring to the castellated ring. An alignment chuck is also associated with the grip for precise alignment of the post in the post mounting system.