Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamping apparatus for an antenna. Particularly, the clamping apparatus comprises: an arm unit which is coupled to a support pole and has a mounting space formed in a tip portion thereof and open in a longitudinal direction; a rotation unit which is detachably mounted in the mounting space of the arm unit and has a tip portion coupled to be rotatable predetermined angle in the left and right directions with respect to a hinge point in the mounting space; a tilting unit which is coupled to the tip portion of the rotation unit so as to be tiltable in the up and down directions and mediates the coupling of an antenna device; and a mounting guide unit which is provided in the rotation unit, and is elastically pressed and then temporarily fixed to the hinge point of the mounting space when the rotation unit is mounted in the mounting space of the arm unit.

Abstract: A solid mounting plate for attaching a magazine carrier, or other accessory, to a holster to provide stability for the mounted accessory while also allowing variable positioning of the accessory carrier with respect to the holster. The mounting plate comprises a plurality of mounting apertures operable to adjust the orientation of the magazine carrier, or accessory, in relation to the holster.

Abstract: Attachment apparatuses are attached to a pallet to allow rope or string, such as that made from stretch film, to securely attach a load or object to the pallet for shipping. The apparatuses can be clip or nail based to secure to the pallet or wedge based to wedge into the middle of the pallet. These devices orient an engagement surface designed to engage the rope or string.

Abstract: A bundle spacing device having a first pair of opposing surfaces spaced apart from each other a first distance and a second pair of opposing surfaces spaced apart from each other a second distance, different than the first distance, and generally perpendicular to the first pair of opposing surfaces. The bundle spacing device is configured such that bundles can be coupled to the bundle spacing device in a first position or a second position. The bundle spacing device can also have a first passage extending along a first axis, a second passage extending along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis, and a third passage extending along a third axis that is perpendicular to the first axis and parallel to the second axis.

Abstract: A bathroom rack may include a main body and at least two positioning units. The main body has a hanging portion at a rear portion thereof. Each of the positioning unit has a connecting head, a screw, and a cover. The connecting head has a first end and a second end, and the second end has a threaded connecting section. The cover has an inner hole that has a threaded connecting portion corresponding to the connecting section. A notch is formed at a periphery near a center portion of the positioning unit, and a locking hole toward the direction of the first end is located at a rear end of the notch, and the main body is configured to horizontally slide into the notch of the connecting head through the hanging portion to engage with the connecting head.

Abstract: A scaffolding connector. A first part includes a first plate, a first rod portion extending downwardly therefrom then upwardly to define a cradle, and a second rod portion extending upwardly therefrom then downwardly into close proximity therewith. A second part includes a second plate inseparable from the second rod portion. The first and second plates are positionable to together overlie an opening in a panel with an underlying cable received in the cradle. The terminal end portion is receivable in an aperture in the second plate so that a nut can be applied thereto for connecting the cable to the panel to define an attached state between the first and second parts and wherein a detached state between the first and second parts is defined when the terminal end portion is not received in the aperture. The first and second parts are inseparable in each of the attached and detached states.

Abstract: A pipe brace assembly includes a main clamp body that can be secured to a brace pipe. A cable, or other flexible tensioning member, can be wrapped around a braced pipe and secured to the main clamp body. The pipe brace assembly includes a method or mechanism for tensioning the cable or flexible tensioning member around the braced pipe. In some embodiments, the tensioning method or mechanism involves moving, such as rotating, the main clamp body to tension the cable or tensioning member. The clamping of the main clamp body and tensioning of the cable or tensioning member can occur simultaneously.

Abstract: A latch apparatus brings a latch which is accommodated rotationally movably in a case made up of a base plate and a cover plate into engagement with a striker which enters an entrance groove in the case. A fastening member which fastens the case to a mount member so as to move relative to the striker is provided within a range defined by projecting an area which has a radius centering at the striker onto the case, the radius being equal to a distance to an outermost position of the latch which is in engagement with the striker.

Abstract: A structure for supporting an array of solar panels above a surface comprises finned poles, a horizontal spline, and a number of movable yokes coupling each of the solar panels to the spline, such that the solar panels may be secured to the spline, and later repositioned along the spline and re-secured to the spline. A pole includes one or more fins in a central portion, to stabilize the pole when set into the ground. The cross-section of the spline may take a variety of shapes, including quadrilateral shapes and conic sections. Constructing a solar array involves using commonplace, readily accessible materials, and construction equipment and methods with low-environmental-impact, all to produce an attractive, easy to construct environmentally friendly installation.

Abstract: An adjustable fuel nozzle assembly [1000] for spraying fuel into a recovery boiler [13] includes at least two fuel nozzle assemblies [1100, 1300]. An adjustment section [1500] adapted to adjust the relative orientation between the nozzle assemblies [1100, 1300] and hold them at the desired orientation relative to each other to create a desired spray pattern. The adjustment section [1500] also adapted to simultaneously aim several fuel nozzles at a target location, retaining their relative orientation between the nozzle assemblies [1100, 1300]. This allows the nozzle assemblies [1100, 1300] to spray fuel with a desired spray pattern to a desired location to properly control combustion of the recovery boiler [13], thereby increasing stability of combustion minimizing the creation of pollutants such as NOx gases.

Abstract: A grid system is provided that is particularly suited for the suspended ceiling system that varies in the vertical plane. An elongated carrier tube is provided the spans substantially the width of the grid system that has a slot therein adapted to receive the strengthening bulb of a main runner. A clip is provided that seats on the carrier tube that has opposed faces for capturing the bulb of the runner, so as to secure the runner to the tube carrier.

Abstract: A connector for covering an opening in and connecting a scaffolding panel to an underlying cable. One plate has a portion pivotally attached to another plate for movement within a slot thereof, an arcuate portion to cradle the cable and extend back through a slot in the other plate for securing, and a neck therebetween which suspends the arcuate portion at a distance below the other plate to ease receiving the cable. The plates alternatively abut. Alternatively, the plates are hingedly joined with one having an arcuate cable-receiving portion which extends back through a slot in the other plate for securing with a wedge which is inseparable from the plates.

Abstract: A device for a ball-and-socket-type connection of two members includes a first member having a head and a second member having a cavity that receives the head. The cross-sectional surface of the cavity is tapered at the lower end of the second member as a result of a constriction. The head and/or cavity is configured spherically with a center of articulation (Z). The ball-and-socket-type connection between the two members can be detachably fixed by means of a clamping element that can be connected to the second member. The head has a recess in which the front end of the clamping element can rest. The recess and/or the front end has an at least partially spherical surface with a center (C). In the clamped position of the device, the center of articulation (Z) and the center (C) are identical.

Abstract: A tube over tube joint for an implement frame includes a self-fixturing weldable connector positioned between upper and lower tubes. Standard fillet welds connect the tubes to the connector. A unitary casting can be used made from material selected to optimize load transfer between the top and bottom tubes to improve the fatigue life of the joint. The casting is self-fixturing so the top tubes can be located by simply placing in the casting on the lower tubes. A tube end connector provides fixturing and weld surfaces for butt joints in planar frames. Outwardly extended weld edges on the connector increase resistance to parallelogramming.

Abstract: A grid system is provided that is particularly suited for the suspended ceiling system that varies in the vertical plane. An elongated carrier tube is provided the spans substantially the width of the grid system that has a slot therein adapted to receive the strengthening bulb of a main runner. A clip is provided that seats on the carrier tube that has opposed faces for capturing the bulb of the runner, so as to secure the runner to the tube carrier.

Abstract: A universal joint includes a yoke having a fitting portion for fitting a shaft. The fitting portion has first and second tabs opposed to each other to form a U shape. A fixing mechanism including a bolt passing through respective insertion holes in the first and second tabs and a nut screwed onto the bolt on a fastening axis fastens and fixes the shaft between the first and second tabs. A nut holding member fixed to the second tab has an engaging piece. The engaging piece causes the nut, which has not been screwed onto the bolt, to be held on the fastening axis. A cover held by the nut holding member covers at least the engaging piece around the nut.

Abstract: A connector for constructing a fence including a body and ears. The body terminates in ends and forms a passage that can receive a post. Each ear is formed with one of the ends and includes both inner and outer apertures. The inner apertures are interposed between the body and the outer aperture. The ears are spaced apart from each other. The inner apertures and the outer apertures are generally aligned with each other, respectively. The outer apertures and a rail aperture receive a threaded bolt to support a rail and the inner apertures receive another bolt which, when rotated into a nut, draws the first and second ends toward each other, reduces a dimension of the passage, and clamps the body to the post.

Abstract: A fixing device has a lug strip (10). At least one end (12) of the lug strip (10) is bent to form a fixing loop (14). A fixing space is provided by two enclosing pieces (16) and receives a retainer (22, 24). The retainer (22, 24) has two opposing fixing pieces (26) for a unit with the both enclosing pieces (16) and is provided with a functional piece (28, 30). Both fixing pieces (26) are diametrically opposed to each other on the respective retainers (22, 24), and have fixing surfaces. The functional piece (28, 30) runs at least partly perpendicular to the common longitudinal axis of the fixing piece (26). Each fixing surface is provided with a convex curvature. A fixing device with few components, which can be easily finished to give a lug at the site of assembly without any additions is achieved. The convex curvature of the functional piece (28, 30) runs perpendicular to the common longitudinal axis of the fixing pieces (26) essentially along a semi-circle.

Abstract: System for connecting profile elements includes a separate clamping element having a clamping plate and at least one protrusion and a separate locking element having a base plate and at least one protrusion. In an assembled state, the locking element butts against that side of the profile elements located opposite the clamping element, such that protrusions of the locking element and of the clamping element are directed toward one another. A device is utilizes to clamp the clamping element and the locking element together such that, in the assembled state, the profile elements are clamped in between the clamping element and the locking element. The device being guided centrally between the profile elements.

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

Abstract: A device for a ball-and-socket-type connection of two members includes a first member having a head and a second member having a cavity that receives the head. The cross-sectional surface of the cavity is tapered at the lower end of the second member as a result of a constriction. The head and/or cavity is configured spherically with a center of articulation (Z). The ball-and-socket-type connection between the two members can be detachably fixed by a clamping element that can be connected to the second member. The head has a recess in which the front end of the clamping element can rest. The recess and/or the front end has an at least partially spherical surface with a centre (C). In the clamped position of the device, the center of articulation (Z) and the centre (C) are identical.

Abstract: A shaft coupling element comprising a first portion configured for connection to a shaft and a second portion configured for connection to a secondary component. The first portion comprises first and second spaced apart side walls with a partial cylindrical portion extending therebetween to define a shaft receiving slot. A safety notch extends through the partial cylindrical portion adjacent the axial opening in to the shaft receiving slot to define a radial opening from the shaft receiving slot.

Abstract: A one-touch cap (10) for fixing a control cable end to a bracket (14) provided with a U-shaped slot (15). The one-touch cap (10) has a cap (11) and a lock piece (12). The cap (11) has a tubular body (22) having a cable fixing part in its one end, a first flange (23) and a second flange (24) laid on the periphery of the body (22) at an interval and one pair of elastic pieces (25) between the both flanges. The lock piece (12) is a member to lock the bend of the elastic pieces (25). Each elastic piece (25) is connected to the bottom of the body (22), and has a knob (50) at the free end thereof. An engaging claw (51) for engaging with the first stepped latching part (56) of the bracket (14) is formed on the outer surface of the elastic piece (25). A hook block (52) to hook into the second stepped latching parts (57) is formed on the outer surface of each elastic piece (25).

Abstract: A rubber mount, preferably a stabilizer mount, and a process are provided for mounting the mount, which is used to mount sectional bars used preferably as stabilizers. The mount is of a simplified mounting type. For this purpose, the elastomeric mount body (2) for receiving the sectional bar as well as a clamp (3) for jointly fastening the mount (1) and the sectional bar to other components forms a structural unit according to the present invention already before the mounting on the sectional bar. Both the mount body (2) and the clamp (3) receiving it have an axially extending opening gap (5). The mounting of the mount (1) on the sectional bar is carried out using the opening gap (5) by pressing the sectional bar through this opening gap into the mount (1), i.e., the mount (1) is clamped on the sectional bar.

Abstract: A shackle element, a method of making a shackle element, a hook and a rod connector. The shackle element (18) is used for fastening a hook (12), or respectively a rod connector, on a fixation rod (10). The shackle element (18) forms a groove with a lateral opening for inserting the fixation rod (10). The groove is delimited by a groove bottom (18.1) and two lateral walls (18.2, 18.3). After mounting the groove bottom (18.1) encloses the fixation rod (10) over an angle of 180° plus a partial angle. The lateral walls are arranged under a small angle; their distance increases with growing distance from the groove bottom so that the lateral opening is large enough for introducing the rod. The lateral walls are intended to be pushed together by means of a screw device (20.1, 20.2) for clamping the fixation rod (10). The groove bottom (18.1) encloses the fixation rod (10) over an angle of 180° plus a partial angle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding element for holding a fastener to be secured to a carrier plate. The holding element includes a holding plate having a hole that is adapted to receive a fastener. An intermediate portion extends from the holding plate substantially parallel to an axis of the hole. An end portion extends from the intermediate portion substantially parallel to the holding plate. A mounting element extends from the holding plate in a direction away from the carrier plate and is adapted to hold a construction element wherein the mounting element is integrally formed on the holding plate.

Abstract: An adapter for detachably concentrically coupling shafts having a range of diameters to a rotating input actuator capable of rotating about a rotational axis is disclosed in which the force to transfer rotational torque between said shaft and a rotating input actuator to which said housing is attached is generated independent of said self-centering adjustment system.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle comprises a main body, a supporting frame, and a bracing member. The supporting frame includes two metal bars each having a front section, a midsection and a rear section. The front section is fastened with the underside of a front end of the main body, whereas the rear section is fastened with the underside of a rear end of main body. The two rear sections of the two metal bars of the supporting frame are reinforced by a bracing member for averting lateral movement of the supporting frame at such time when the main body is laterally exerted on by an external force.

Abstract: A mounting bracket useful for securing a base, such as an antenna to a pole, a tube or a post, or a similar anchor support, and including a first clamp part, being a base clamp, to be secured to the base (the antenna) adapted to be locked against the pole, and a second clamp part, being tightening clamp, adapted to partly embrace the pole and to be tightened to the base clamp with the pole clamped therebetween, preferably by a screw-nut connection on each side of the pole. The tightening clamp, is formed with two elongated slots extending in the longitudinal direction of the clamp, a first slot of which may be closed and the second slot of which is open at the end of the clamp.

Abstract: A pair of wire channels each have a cross U-shaped end wire of predetermined diameter joined to ends of longitudinal wires. A U-shaped clip engages around the end wires between a respective pair of the longitudinal wires. It has a floor engaging the two end wires and is formed with a pair of flanks each engaging a respective one of the ends wires and each formed with a respective formation retaining the respective end wire against the floor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamp (1) for clamping or bracing high-frequency cables (2 and/or 3). The clamp (1) comprises an indicating device (21) that determines whether a spring (12) on the clamp (1) has been brought to exert the desired pressure or tensional force during assembly and maintain said desired pressure or tensional force thereafter.

Abstract: A locking system for supporting legs removably mounted to a tray, table or other structure to be supported includes cooperating engagement elements for removably connecting a supporting element, such as a pole or leg, to a clamp. The connected pole and clamp are removably retained, as a unit, in a retaining element extending from the structure to be supported. A stop element is provided on the clamp, the retaining element, or both, so that the clamp and the pole are retained as a single unit in a desired position within the retaining element when the locking system is assembled. The system may be readily assembled and disassembled into its individual components without employing any special tools.

Abstract: A pipe or tube clamp is disclosed. The clamp has two U-shaped elements fixed to a plate. A screw interposed between the plate and a clamping member supplies pressure to a pair of tubes to urge them together against reaction in the U-shaped members. The tubes may be either parallel or orthogonally arranged.

Abstract: A stake system has a set of couplings and fiberglass rods and can be expanded to include bendable wire and light holders which fit onto the rods. The connector has a tubular body open at opposite ends and a transverse inner wall or collar between the opposite ends which with the inner wall of the body defines an open upper cavity and an open lower cavity. Each cavity is sized to receive one end of a rod. A pair of arms extend outwardly from opposite edges of one end of the tubular housing. Each arm has a slotted opening of sufficient diameter to permit a cord of a decorative light string to be inserted into and pass through the opening. Elbows and rod holders are provided to have one end which fits into the coupling upper cavity and an opposite end that has a cavity or mouth sized to receive of a rod. This stake system allows a person of average mechanical ability to create lighted lawn ornaments in an almost infinite variety of shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A connector for connecting panels surrounding an enclosure for cattle or horses allows one person working alone to connect adjacent panels. The connector comprises a U-shaped portion having a down-turned leg on one end and an up-turned leg on another end. The down-turned leg is pivotally connected to a post of a first panel. A post of a second panel is moved adjacent the post of the first panel. The U-shaped portion is then pivoted around the post of the second panel. A slidable sleeve, which is slidably engaged to the first post, is lowered to slidably engage the up-turned leg of the U-shaped portion, thereby connecting the adjacent panels.

Abstract: A screen connector for engaging a cable, including an uncovered cable screen, positioned on a plate member is disclosed. The screen connector includes a clamp clip having at least two clamping legs which are spring-mounted relative to one another. The legs of the clamp clip encompass the plate member or busbar by lying opposite one another on the outside, whereby they engage the busbar from below, preferably by a coupling hook. The screen connector also includes a guide press piece having an outer and inner guide surface which slides along outer and inner guideways of the clamping legs when the guide press piece is moved to enclose the clamping legs. The guideways are shaped on the clamping legs in such a way that the clamping legs can be spring-mounted relative to one another when the guide press piece is in an upper initial position, and consequently can be locked onto the busbar in a perpendicular direction to the upper side of the busbar by means of their coupling hooks.

Abstract: A novel clip for connecting each of a series of metal studs in a building wall to a metal channel passing through an opening formed in each stud. The clip is formed of a plate bent into a right angle. One section of the plate forms a saddle portion adapted to straddle and be secured to the channel. A second section of the plate is adapted to be attached to a wall stud. In a first embodiment, the second section has a pair of plates offset from each other so that one of the plates resides behind and the other plate resides in front of the web of the stud to which the plates are assembled. In a second embodiment, the clip has a single plate which is attached to the stud. A third embodiment includes a stiffening rib formed on each of two plates to improve the rigidity of the clip. The saddle portion and the plates in all embodiments are secured to a respective channel and stud by a screw, rivet or the like.

Abstract: A routing clip for fixing at least one conduit to a support is integrally molded from a plastic material and includes U-shaped channels, each having two substantially parallel walls extending therefrom. One of the walls has an inwardly curving projection extending beyond the centerline of the respective U-shaped channel. The inwardly curving projection prevents a tube or conduit, secured within the U-shaped channel, from being readily removed therefrom.

Abstract: A routing clip for fixing a conduit to a support is integrally molded from a plastic material and includes a U-shaped channel having two substantially parallel walls extending therefrom. Each of the walls has an inwardly curving projection, perhaps reaching or extending beyond the centerline of the U-shaped channel. The inwardly curving projections prevent a tube or conduit, secured within the U-shaped channel, from being readily removed therefrom.

Abstract: A control cable and conduit assembly mounting system includes a pair of integrally formed, arcuate, spaced-apart, flexible flanges which substantially encircle a hollow handlebar or frame member. Also included is a post contained between the flanges which extends through a hole formed in the wall of the tubular handlebar or frame member. The post provides axial and rotational position stability and resists displacing forces caused by movement of the control cable or other forces tending to move the control cable along or rotate the conduit around the handlebar or frame member. The flexible flanges maintain the control cable and conduit assembly in a position proximate to the handlebar or frame member. The elimination of the use of screws or fasteners allows for the cable center line to be parallel with the center line of the handlebar or frame member.

Abstract: A ground rod connector includes first and second connector portions that are pivotably mounted together to move between an open position and a closed position. The connector portions include tail portions that are positioned adjacent one another in side-by-side orientation when the connector portions are in the closed position, and a threaded fastener is coupled between the tail portions to hold the connector portions in the closed position. The connector portions cooperate to form a ground rod receiving passage and at least one ground wire receiving passage. These passages are formed in part by the first connector portion and in part by the second connector portion and are oriented such that movement of the connector portions to the closed position clamps a ground rod and a ground wire in the respective passages.

Abstract: A clamp having an attachment mechanism for holding and positioning a second object attached to the clamp relative to a first object secured by the clamp. The clamp includes a clamping member for securing the first object and an attachment mechanism for holding the clamp to the second object. The clamping member includes a scrape preventive mechanism. The attachment mechanism includes a positioning member for positioning the second object relative to the first object without detaching the second object from the clamping member. The attachment member is hand operable.

Abstract: Tube bracket structure for a toolbar includes a pair of identical bracket halves connected by bolts to positively grip first and second fore-and-aft spaced tubes. The bracket halves include angles with horizontal flanges which embrace the top and bottom of the tubes and project forwardly of the front tube and rearwardly of the aft tube. Upright flanges project vertically above and below the tubes and mount tube gripping portions having short projections which engage the tubes near the tube corners to positively hold the tubes in fixed offset and parallel relationship relative to each other. The projections are shaped for positive gripping despite variations in tube sizes. The bracket structure is repositionable along the tubes to avoid interference with tool mounts and accommodate virtually any desired tool spacing.

Abstract: An electronic device mounting structure, which allows threaded engagement with a standardized male screw compliant with the JIS, DIN or the like without having to perform tapping on a plate material, includes an engagement hole having first and second cutouts formed in a peripheral edge section thereof, wherein the peripheral edge section of the engagement hole is deformed in the plate thickness direction such that there is a positional deviation from a first peripheral edge end section bordering on the first cutout toward a second peripheral edge section bordering on the second cutout by approximately one half of the pitch of a standardized male screw compliant with the JIS and a further positional deviation from a third peripheral edge end section bordering on the second cutout toward a fourth peripheral edge end section bordering on the first cutout by approximately one half of the pitch, with the result that there is a positional deviation corresponding to one pitch of the male screw between the first and

Abstract: A locking fastener includes a generally C-shaped body (10) with a slot (16) for holding a loop of webbing (18) extending from a tent membrane (17). The C-shaped body has an internal opening (11), and a gap (12) between the two ends for snapping around the intersection of two tent poles (19). An elastic cord (14) has one end attached to the C-shaped body, and a free portion for tightly wrapping around the intersection of the poles. An anchoring notch (15) on the C-shaped body receives the remaining free portion of the cord for anchoring it and maintaining it in tension. Thus the tent membrane is fastened to the poles, and the poles are locked together to prevent their intersecting point from shifting, so that in conjunction with additional poles and fasteners, the shape and structural integrity of the tent is maintained.

Abstract: An adjustable limb support system is provided for an operating room table to adjustably orient and position a stirrup or boot. The support system provides an adjustable support in combination with a vertically adjustable support. The vertically adjustable support includes a support arm, a ratchet wheel, a lock pin, and a ratchet release. The support arm is connected to a housing which both rotate about the ratchet wheel in a rotational plane extending upwardly and outwardly from the operating room table for automatic abduction. The lock pin engages the ratchet wheel and allows the support arm to be rotated upwardly but not downwardly. The ratchet release disengages the lock pin and allows the support to be rotated downwardly. The support arm can thus ratchet upwardly to fixed vertical positions and be lowered only by disengaging the lock pin. The adjustable support includes a retaining block, a compression block, and a compression head.

Abstract: An apparatus for the attachment of an axle (10) to a hub (3) capable of rotating around a rotational axis (2) is provided with a first thread (5) and with a screw (7) with a second thread (8) and a third thread (9), so that the second thread (8) has half the pitch of the third thread (9) and is screwed into the first thread (5). A clamping device of the apparatus consists of a first part (11) and a second part (12) which is screwed via a fourth thread (13) into the third thread (9). By rotating the screw (7) the first part (11) with the screw (7) can be moved in a first direction, so that the second part (12) is at the same time moving at twice the speed in the opposite direction to the first direction. The axle (10) can be clampingly held between the first part (11) and the second part (12) in a wide diameter range so as to be centered relative to the rotational axis (2) by turning the screw (7).

Abstract: A fastener for providing a firm ability to resist a force occurring during installation of a longitudinal article to the fastener. The fastener comprises a main body, a holding portion which projects from the main body, and a clip portion which collectively provide three points of contact within a mounting hole in a retainer plate.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a tie-down device for use with small trucks such as pickup trucks having sides. The sides comprise an exterior wall and an interior wall. There is positioned between the exterior wall and the interior wall an elongated member such as a rod or a tube. There is positioned on the elongated member a clamp having an eye bolt. A cargo box or cargo may be positioned on the bed of the pickup truck. A stretchable elastic tie-down device having a hook on each end may be stretched over the cargo box and attached to the eye bolt on one side of the pickup truck and to an eye bolt on the other side of the pickup truck to hold the cargo box in position.

Abstract: A speedy fixing device for tubes and bars of various shapes and sizes, having two elongate upright parallel teeth plates and an engaging base. The teeth plates are fixed firmly on an object which is to be affixed to the tube or bar, and have a plurality of longitudinal teeth in two vertical parallel slots of the engaging base. The engaging base has an inverted V-shaped bottom surface to contact an upper surface of a tube or a bar. The engaging base slides inward gradually to compress tightly the tube or the bar placed under the base and between the two plates. An elastic cushion is used to inhibit slipping.