Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a coupling structure of driving force transmitting members, wherein the variety of complex-type driving force transmitting parts to be combined by using a plurality of driving force transmitting members can be increased as many as possible. Respective gear members are provided with concave coupling portions on one sides in the axial line direction and convex coupling portions on the other sides in the axial line direction. The respective convex coupling portions are fitted into the respective concave coupling portions, whereby the gear members are coupled to integrally rotate. Thus, it is possible to selectively combine a plurality of gear members and construct many kinds of complex-type gear members.

Abstract: Connection piece for connecting a housing (4) of a drive unit (2) with a housing (5) of a compressor element (1). The connection piece is provided with ribs (12) over at least a part of its wall, the height of the ribs (12) being at least equal to one and a half times a thickness of the part of the wall upon which the rib is standing and the thickness of the ribs (12), half-way up the height, being equal to at least half of the thickness of the part of the wall. The ribs (12) form a pattern which divides the wall into adjacent wall segments (13) which have a first characteristic mode for bending that has a resonant frequency which excludes excitation by substantially all excitation frequencies up to and including a highest of the compressor element (1).

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for turning steerable vehicle wheels (12 and 14) includes a plurality of longitudinally extending force transmitting members (24, 40, 42, 46 and 48) which are connected with coupling assemblies (30, 34 and 36). At least some of the coupling assemblies (30, 34 and 36) include an improved coupling component (52) having a base (56) with a first circular, radially outwardly facing mounting surface (64) for engaging an inner side surface (84) on a tubular force transmitting member (40). In addition, the base (56) of the coupling component (52) includes a second circular mounting surface (66) having a diameter which is smaller than the diameter of the first circular mounting surface (64) and which is engageable with an inner side surface (94) of a tubular force transmitting member (48) having a smaller diameter than the first tubular force transmitting member (40).

Abstract: A thrust reverser comprising a pair of symmetrical thrust reverser doors pivotally mounted on an axis which is substantially diametrically positioned with respect to the exhaust nozzle of an engine, hinge fittings secured to the doors, pivot brackets secured to a fixed part of the engine, pivot bolts securing the hinge fittings of the thrust reverser doors to the pivot brackets and forming the pivot axis for the doors, the pivot brackets having elongated openings formed therein for receiving the pivot bolts, the pivot bolts having elongated shoulders for engaging one of the elongated openings and positioning the pivot bolts therein, and a washer having an elongated boss for engaging another of the elongated openings and thereby positioning the pivot bolt in the elongated openings. A method for carrying out the trimming of the throat area is also disclosed and comprises changing the pivot bolts in order to shift the pivot axis from its original position to a new, offset position.

Abstract: A placard or light accessory support (20) is provided for installing in and substantially concealing the opening of a hitch socket (22, 118). The support (20) includes an elongated tongue (28) having an attachment arm (34) and a mounting plate (44), as well as a sleeve (32) which can be used as needed. The support (20) can be adjusted to snugly fit into the opening of 1 1/4" (118) or a 2" (22) hitch socket by way of a sleeve (32) which receives the arm (34) for the larger hitch socket (22); when the smaller socket is employed, the arm (34) is directly telescoped therein without the use of the sleeve (32). The arm (34) is also provided with a specially configured, "FIG. 8" passageway which is oriented so as to receive a locking pin (23a, 119a) in different portions thereof, depending upon whether the support (20) is used with the larger socket (22) or smaller socket (118).

Abstract: A head rest sleeve for receiving a head rest support rod having a diameter within a known tolerance range is formed of a resilient material and has a body having an axial bore. Integral with the inside of the body and disposed thereabout are at least two pairs of compressible crush ribs which protrude radially and extend the length of the body. The distance of protrusion of the ribs corresponds to the minimum possible diameter of the support rod. Located between each pair of ribs and integral therewith is a web which protrudes radially a distance corresponding to the maximum possible diameter of the support rod. When the support rod is inserted into the sleeve, the rod frictionally engages the crush ribs uniformly along its length and, when the diameter of the support rod is greater than the minimum possible diameter, compresses the ribs a uniform distance to allow the support rod to be moved in the sleeve.

Abstract: An interchangeable fan blade system for a ceiling fan, made up of a set of adapters having a plurality of elongated attachment apertures that allow the adapter to be threadably fitted to virtually any type of fan support arm, and a complimentary set of interchangeable fan blades. The adapters include one of a variety of connectors for attaching one end of the fan blades to the support arm. The one end of the fan blade is configured and adapted, or otherwise provided with mating connector elements adapted to engage the connectors of the adapters, thereby allowing the fan blades to be removably attached to the adapters. A second embodiment of the interchangeable fan blade system is a set of interchangeable fan blades having a plurality of elongated attachment apertures which allow the fan blades to be secured to virtually any type of fan arm, by threading a plurality of shoulder cap screws and a plurality of male-female connectors though the plurality of attachment apertures.

Abstract: A cutter blade retaining plate having a fitting hole to be used for attachment onto a drive shaft in its center position, in which, on both sides of the fitting hole, a boss portion is provided to which cutter blades having different diameters may be fitted. The various cutter blades, each having a different diameter fitting hole, can be easily attached to the drive shaft by changing the orientation of the cutter blade retaining plate or by pressably sliding the blade onto the boss portion, thereby compressing a moveable boss portion. The invention thus eliminates the need for use of differing collars with cutter blades having differing diameter fitting holes, thereby also reducing the incidence of loss of the collars.

Abstract: A take-off power package system (TOPPS) designed to allow a number of tool packages to be quickly and positively connected to a prime mover package. The prime mover package comprises an internal combustion engine (ICE) which is mounted to a lightweight, tubular steel or aluminum frame. A flexible, quick-connect coupling is mounted directly to the engine crankshaft for mating with a coupling on the drive shaft of a selected driven tool package. Two clamps, and a plate and pin alignment system are provided on the drive shaft side of the frame for positively securing the selected tool package to the prime mover package. An auxiliary fuel tank may also be mounted to the prime mover package to extend the operating time of the engine. The tool packages house a number of shaft driven implements, including hydraulic pumps, electric generators, air compressors, etc. As with the prime mover package, the tool packages also include a lightweight, tubular steel or aluminum frame for mounting the particular implement.

Abstract: A two-piece handle for use in positioning a vehicle lifting jack beneath a vehicle and for rotating a spindle of that jack, which handle comprises a jack handle rod, a jack handle rod extension, and a jack handle coupling for releasably interconnecting the jack handle rod and the jack handle rod extension in co-axial alignment. The jack handle coupling comprises a sleeve mounted over and fixedly secured to a knuckle joint of the jack handle rod and adapted to receive a knuckle joint of the jack handle rod extension. A spring wire engageable with the knuckle joint of the jack handle rod extension secures the two pieces of the rod in coupled engagement. Preferably, the knuckle joints of both sections of the jack handle are formed by bending the ends of the rods 180.degree. into a J-shaped configuration shaped to be permanently secured to the knuckle joint of one of the rods and to slidably receive the knuckle joint of the other rod.

Abstract: A water vehicle lift includes a winch which is operable to extend and retract an elongated flexible cable to lower and raise a platform on which a small water vehicle may rest. The winch is preferably mounted on a piling with the platform moving up and down adjacent the piling. On the face of the platform immediately adjacent the piling, a wheel is provided which rolls on the surface of the piling to maintain the platform slightly spaced away from the piling.

Abstract: A bolt-on mounting assembly for mounting a saw head having a base member and a generally vertical member extending from the base member to a tractor having first and second lift arms comprising a mounting lug, structure for securing the mounting lug to the saw head, structure for receiving the first lift arm of said tractor, and structure for securing the first lift arm to said structure for receiving the first lift arm.

Abstract: A windshield wiper blade assembly system includes a windshield wiper blade assembly and an adapter. The assembly includes a connector configured to be connected to a first type of windshield wiper arm, such as a hookslot wiper arm having a smaller hook. The assembly also includes a blade carrier attached to the connector, and a wiper blade attached to the blade carrier. The adapter is configured to be attached to the connector to permit connection of the windshield wiper blade assembly to a second type of windshield wiper arm, such as a hookslot wiper arm having a larger hook, without detaching the carrier from the connector. The connector may be configured for attachment to pin-type wiper arms as well as hookslot wiper arms. The adapter may be configured for attachment to straight wiper arms.

Abstract: A shroud for surrounding an upper end of a vehicle steering column includes first and second portions. The first portion defines a first opening through which the steering column extends. The second portion at least in part defines a second opening through which a turn signal actuator mounted on the steering column extends. The second portion can be mounted in different positions relative to the first portion depending on the position of the turn signal actuator relative to the steering column. The second portion at least partially closes the first opening defined by the first portion when the second portion is in the different positions. The second portion has a third opening through which the steering column extends.

Abstract: A handle construction for operation of a faucet which minimizes assembly parts while enhancing performance of the handle. The handle assembly includes a base which is secured to the operating valve of the faucet for operational control of fluid flow through the faucet. An upper end of the base has a horizontally disposed tubular seat adapted to receive a lever body and an axial spindle extending through the body. The spindle is threadably received within the seat to retain the lever body within the seat. The lever body is interchangeable to alter the aesthetic appearance of the faucet handle.

Abstract: In a gear which can be flanged onto an electric motor, especially a low-clearance planetary gear, with a hollow shaft to make a positive connection with the electric motor output shaft, an easily manufactured and reliable centering system is to be provided between the gear and the electric motor (6). To this end, the section of the hollow shaft (9) accepting the output shaft (10) of the electric motor is centrically secured on roller bearings (11) and the face of the drive flange is radially freely centerable (7, 8) in relation to the mating surface of the electric motor. To enable a drive with as uniform a basic structure as possible to be connected to electric motors with different connecting geometries, the gear has an interchangeable mating plate (2) forming its connecting flange and a hollow shaft into which compensating sleeves (12) can be inserted to accept electric motor output shafts of different diameters.

Abstract: A multi-configuration amusement device in the shape of a ball includes a variety of mass components with axially-extending cylindrical bores, a lock fastener unit having a hollow cylindrical shaft, and an hollow cylindrical extension tube, with the lock fastener unit and the extension tube operably insertable into the cylindrical bores of the mass components, for locking the mass components together in a unitary configuration.

Abstract: A tube clamp assembly is provided having a one-piece clamp or casting with four clamping and aligning lugs projecting from each side of the casting. The four lugs on the first side of the casting are symmetrically arranged at the corner of an imaginary square and have two sets of clamping and aligning surfaces that lie in planes perpendicular to each other. The surfaces are spaced apart a distance equal to the distance between the faces of a first tube so that the casting can embrace the tube sides in either a first position or a second position rotated 90 degrees from the first position. On the second side of the casting, four lugs similar to the lugs on the first side project the opposite direction and also define two sets of clamping and aligning surfaces.

Abstract: An improved soil leveling apparatus includes a hitch (202 or 302) for connecting the frame to the loader arms and tilt cylinder(s) of a skid steer loader. The hitch (302) includes a hitch plate (304) that can selectively be made rigid with the frame or can selectively be allowed to pivot fore-and-aft relative to the frame. This allows the operator to select the rigid orientation of the frame when it is desired to have the frame be rigid relative to the loader or to select the floating, pivotal orientation depending upon ground terrain and other factors.

Abstract: A leveling device with which to orient a workpiece--or tool--affixing upper part relative to a lower part connected to it, the device having at least one adjusting screw of which the shank rotatably passes through the upper part and engages a thread in the lower part. To permit economical manufacture of the device without degradation in accuracy, the invention anchors the upper part in the lower part at a specified spring loading and at a spaced apart distance from the adjusting screw.

Abstract: An adaptable mounting arrangement is provided for securing a shaft to a hub of a speed reducer or other mechanical power transmission device. The hub is configured having a pair of tapered interior surfaces converging to a location approximately at the midpoint of an axial bore defined in the hub. A pair of counterbores are also defined in the interior surface of the hub at opposite axial ends thereof. One or more tapered sleeve members may be provided to engage the tapered interior surfaces defined in the hub. Alternatively, annular bushings may be provided in each of the counterbores when the hub is to be secured to a screw conveyor drive shaft or the like.

Abstract: A portable bed rail is provided including first and second foot members, each having a first end dimensioned for insertion under a mattress and a second end spaced from said first end, and a side panel positioned to provide a barrier to falling from the bed. The side panel includes first and second vertical members extending upwardly from the second ends of the foot members, first and second spaced horizontal rails extending between the vertical members to define a frame, each of the rails having a first and second end, which ends are received by the first and second vertical members, and a flexible cover removably mounted on the frame. The flexible cover is dimensioned to extend around the first and second ends of the horizontal rails and thereby retain the ends in engagement with the first and second vertical members.

Abstract: A toolbar bracket assembly for mounting an agricultural rig or row unit on different toolbars includes a bracket having a pair of upright fore-and-aft extending plates with stepped cutouts or notches defining at least two toolbar-receiving areas of different sizes. The plates are supported in parallel relationship by a transversely extending upright connecting plate which is apertured to receive U-bolts or the bolts of a strap assembly which conform to the dimensions of the toolbar. A larger notched area is defined for embracing a portion of a toolbar of first cross section. A second smaller notched area is defined at a location centered with respect to the larger area for embracing a portion of a toolbar with a smaller cross section. The bracket can be attached to either toolbar by simply using a correctly sized U-bolt or a bolt and strap assembly.

Abstract: A locking device for releasable connection of frame members and knock-down structures. The device includes a first rail having a front wall provided with a slot. A second rail has a front wall provided with a slot. The front walls of the first and second rails are positionable in confronting relationship with one another. An elongated member has at least one hook extending therefrom. The elongated member is disposed on a back side of the front wall of the first rail with the hook extending through the slots of the first and second rails. The elongated member is movable along a longitudinal axis of the first rail from an unlocked position to a locked position with the hook engageable with the second rail. A pin structure engages transversely between the first and second rail for holding the first and second rail in fixed alignment with one another to prevent relative movement between the first and second rails in a plane generally coplanar with the front walls of the first and second rails.

Abstract: A caseless transmission structure is disclosed. The subject transmission arrangement has a flywheel housing, a drop box housing and a center section constructed of a plurality of clutch housing positioned between the flywheel housing and the drop box housing. A seal is positioned between each adjacent housing to prevent leakage. A bolt is used to position and clamp the center section between the flywheel housing and the drop box housing.

Abstract: A moveable driver floorboard device for motorcycles, which allows the driver to make rapid and easy adjustments to the preset positions in the driver's floorboard plates that hold the floorboards. The adjustable floorboard device may be applied to existing fixed floorboard systems that may already be on a motorcycle or they may also be used as a complete new system with new floorboards and new brake lever, along with the adjustable plates and associated hardware. The invention allows for immediate adjustments without unbolting and reinstallation of the existing floorboards.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting components of knockdown furniture includes two connector blocks which are rigidly mountable on the furniture components, and a tapered pin which interconnects the two connector blocks. Each connector block includes parallel tongues which are rigidly supported on a base plate in spaced apart relation. The tongues of each connector block are positioned in the spaces between the tongues of the other connector block. Each tongue has a tapered pin-receiving opening which is aligned with the openings of the other tongues. The transverse dimensions of these openings decrease progressively from one tongue to another. The tapered pin extends through the pin-receiving openings and it frictionally engages the tongues with sufficient friction to prevent movement of the tapered pin relative to both connector blocks.

Abstract: A shaft-carried speed reducer is provided having an adaptable mounting arrangement. The hub of the speed reducer is configured having a substantially cylindrical axial bore. At least one annular groove may be defined in the axial bore to receive a snap ring when desired. A removable adapter having a tapered interior surface may then be situated in the hub bore to abut the snap ring. As an alternative to such a snap ring, an annular flange may be provided on the removable adapter to engage an end face of the hub. A tapered sleeve member engages the tapered interior surface defined on the removable adapter to effect securement of the hub to the shaft. If a single adapter is used, it may be inserted from either side of the hub in some configurations. Further, some configurations permit a pair of adapters and corresponding sleeve members to be used. The adapter and snap ring, if any, may be removed when the hub is to be secured to a screw conveyor drive shaft or the like.

Abstract: A bearing cap used with a power take-off unit includes a body having a relatively large central opening formed through it. A first plurality of apertures is formed through the body of the bearing cap about the periphery of the body to secure it to the housing of the power take-off unit and for securing certain types of driven accessory mounting flanges to the bearing cap. A second plurality of apertures is also formed through the body of the bearing cap about the periphery of the body. The second apertures are provided for securing mounting flanges adapters to the bearing cap to permit certain other types of driven accessory mounting flanges to be secured to the bearing cap. Different bearing caps are provided with differing numbers of these second apertures. The mounting flange adapters have a plurality of apertures formed through them.

Abstract: Tube mounted bracket structure for a toolbar or similar tube with a rectangular cross section includes a bracket having a tube abutting flange with an aperture offset from an elongated slot. A rotatable insert has an inwardly directed and elongated projection conforming to the shape of the elongated slot and an aperture located at one extremity of the projection. The aperture extends through the projection and through an integral washer portion which defines an enlarged shoulder area for contacting the tube abutting flange when the insert is positioned in the slot. The elongated projection generally fills the entire slot with the exception of the aperture, thereby presenting a relatively solid bolt receiving area for mounting a U-bolt or similar bolt structure. For a toolbar or tube having relatively large cross section, the insert is positioned in the slot to provide maximum offset from the flange aperture.

Abstract: A mobile suspension arrangement having a central member adapted to frictionally hold in suspension extended wires having related clip members frictionally engaging the wire ends and hanging strings for suspending mobiles.

Abstract: A universal wiper arm connector including a U-shaped body having an upper arm formed with two flanges, two shoulders, a first and second tongues having a protuberance thereon, a lower arm provided with a third tongue having a protuberance thereon, and an axle perpendicular to the U-shaped body, whereby the universal wiper arm connector can be slid into a U-shaped end of wiper arms of different sizes.

Abstract: A wiper arm connector including a first jaw having a cavity at the inner side formed with a plurality of teeth a second jaw having a cavity at the inner side formed with a plurality of teeth, a first packing having an opening at a central portion and a toothed portion at an upper portion, a second packing having an opening at a central portion and a toothed portion at an upper portion, and a locking pin inserted through the first and second jaws to engage with a nut, such that the connector can be conveniently connected with wiper arm of different sizes and shapes.

Abstract: A lifting and mounting apparatus that allows the control panel of a hyperbaric chamber to be removed. The lifting and control mounting apparatus has a pair of lifting lugs located near the axial end of the hyperbaric chamber. Each lifting lug consists of a vertically disposed lug plate having a lifting aperture. The mounting apparatus has a rectangular control housing which is sized to enclose the pair of lifting lugs when the control housing is in its operative position and attachment means securely connect the control housing to the lifting lugs positioned on the hyperbaric chamber. The attachment means allow the control panel to be demountably attached to the exterior of the hyperbaric chamber. A series of gas lines are attached to the control panel by a corresponding number of quick disconnect couplings. These quick disconnects allow the gas lines to be quickly and easily connected and disconnected from the hyperbaric chamber to the control panel.

Abstract: A keyed lamp assembly includes an electric lamp and a lamp base secured to the electric lamp for electrical connection to the lamp and for mounting the lamp in a keyed lamp fixture. The lamp base includes a lamp base body and at least one fixed key on the lamp base body. The lamp assembly further includes a movable key on a key carrier that is movable to two or more different positions on the lamp base body during manufacturing. The key carrier is attached to the lamp base body in one of the positions such that the fixed and movable keys provide variable keying of the lamp assembly. The lamp base body and the key carrier may have interengaging ratchet elements for defining discrete positions of the movable key.

Abstract: In a pipe anchor system for anchoring a relatively long length of pipe or conduit to a structural support with predetermined spacing therefrom. Short pieces of a bar cut to length from a bar of commercial standard shape and size are used to attach the anchor bases of two-part pipe anchors to the structural support. The anchor bases have bar end locating formations including recesses and protuberances to receive in accurate positions thereon one end of each short piece of a commercial bar. The opposite or distal end of each short piece of a bar will be secured to the structural member. The usual clamping wedges are used to clamp the long length of pipe to the anchor bases.

Abstract: A flag staff assembly includes an elongated flag staff adapted for the support of a flag thereon and a re-angulating staff assembly with male and female ends permitting selective positioning of the flag staff therefrom.

Abstract: An adapter kit for use in connecting an engine to a transmission is disclosed. In particular, the kit is useful in connecting a Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine to a Volkswagen automobile transmission. In general, the kit comprises a bell or second housing, a flywheel, and adapter elements securing the flywheel to an output shaft of the engine, along with assorted other assembly components. The bell housing is interposed between the output shaft side of the engine and the housing of the transmission. The adapter elements for securing the flywheel preferably comprise a flywheel adapter and gland nut which secure the flywheel in the proper position to the output shaft of the engine.

Abstract: A support bracket for protective railing may be adjustably positioned on a wall or other surface. The bracket is constructed such that when the bracket is loosely assembled, the placement of a rail segment on the bracket may be adjusted as desired within a limited range in one or more directions. After the placement of the rail segment has been adjusted, the component parts of the bracket are tightened to fix the rail segment in place. When assembled, the bracket forms a sealed unit with a smooth exterior that has a minimal tendency to collect dust, dirt and bacteria and that is easy to clean.

Abstract: A coupling system for attaching a utility item to a vehicle trailer hitch is disclosed. The system provides improved ease of attachment and removal of the utility item to the vehicle trailer hitch. Further, the system allows access to the rear of the vehicle without removal of the utility item from the trailer hitch. The system design also provides reduced movement between the trailer hitch and the utility item.

Abstract: A slide lock system allows one or more connector bodies to be mounted at various locations on a mounting surface. A plurality of parallel, uniformly spaced rails are formed on the mounting surface. The rails define a plurality of parallel, uniformly spaced channels which are open on one end and closed on the opposite end. A pair of parallel, spaced apart rails are formed on each connector body. The connector rail spacing is an integral multiple of the spacing between the channels on the mounting surface such that the connector rails are endwise inserted into the open end of any of the plurality of channels.

Abstract: A connecting assembly for fixing the tubular stem/stud of a portable lamp to the base of the same comprising a tube having a butting shoulder to abut upon the upper end of a top hole in the base of a portable lamp, and folding tabs at the lower end of the tube which are folded outwardly to fix the tube tight to the base. As the tube is expanded during a folding procedure, a tight fit is realized. The top hole in the base may include one or two recessed tubular portions to facilitate assembly and ensure rigidity of the assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for interconnecting a pair of longitudinal members connectable with vertebrae of a spinal column comprises first and second connector members connectable with the longitudinal members and a rod extendable transverse to the longitudinal members and between the first and second connector members. The first connector member includes a recess for receiving the rod and a set screw for clamping the rod in the recess. The first connector member includes an opening through which a fastener for connecting one of the longitudinal members to the spinal column is extendable.

Abstract: A ball nut and screw assembly with a screw having exterior helical ball carrying groove portions separated by land portions and a co-axial nut having complemental, helical interior ball carrying groove portions separated by land portions with the same lead as said screw groove and land portions has, an end attachment for the nut with a reduced diameter sleeve extending axially therefrom. The sleeve has helical exterior thread portions, of the same lead as the nut groove portions, which are of a matching configuration and are threaded into one end of the nut. The sleeve has an interior diameter which receives and passes the screw without interacting with the screw. A recirculating train of load bearing balls is accommodated within nut and screw groove portions which are axially spaced from the sleeve.

Abstract: A banner mounting kit for use with decorative banners, the mounting kit including a bracket assembly with a base unit with attachment apparatus for mounting the base unit to a support structure such as a post, wall or other generally pre-existing structure, the base unit having a T-shaped slide rail of substantially uniform cross section, the bracket assembly also including an arm unit with a pole socket, a banner pole and banner tie down anchor, the arm unit having a key slot complementary to the slide rail for slidably engaging the arm unit on the base unit, the arm unit and base unit having an interconnection mechanism that adjustably secures the arm unit to the base unit, the arm unit having a centered pole socket in which one end of a banner pole is mounted, the banner pole engaging one end of a decorative banner, the bracket assembly being principally used in a paired, spaced arrangement for stretching a banner therebetween.

Abstract: A fastening element for adjustably fastening a sheet to a frame is disclosed. The fastening element includes an anchor for providing the frame with studs and providing for a holder which engaging the sheet with a contact surface. The holder can be assembled with the anchor in a limited number of angular positions relative to an adjustment axis of the anchor, an inner surface of the holder engages with a peripheral surface of the anchor at each position, such that the contact surface assumes a plurality of different, non-congruent positions relative to said adjustment axis, the studs protrude beyond the holder in the direction of the adjustment axis. The invention also discloses a wall element.

Abstract: An adjustably positionable pivot joint connection assembly for wheel guide arms in motor vehicles For the purpose of centering connection bolts in oblong holes, the latter are provided with centering snugs arranged on their end faces and directed towards one another. The centering snugs engage the bolt to hold it in its center position in certain rotative positions of the bolt. The bolt includes a longitudinally extending notch which engages over one of the centering snugs when in an end position of the oblong hole, rotated so the notch is aligned with the snug.

Abstract: A flat elbow/one direction tee fitting having a hollow generally L-shaped body including a pair of angularly spaced apart legs joined at a corner and partially defined by rectilinearly extending outer sidewalls and an arcuate inner sidewall. Each of the two legs has a raceway receiving opening at its free end. The corner defines a knockout which is removeable to form a third raceway receiving opening. The body is defined by a mounting base and a cover releasably retained in snap together assembly with the mounting base.

Abstract: A double eccentric fastening mechanism releasably mounts brackets to a miary vehicles or other objects where mounting locations on individual vehicles vary in positional relation to one another. The fastening mechanism has a first eccentric member comprising a first collar whose stepped outer diametrical surface closely fits in a complimentary stepped bore in the bracket. The first eccentric member also has a second collar fixed to and eccentric with respect to the first collar. A second eccentric member has a circular portion and a flange affixed concentrically to the circular portion. The circular portion and flange closely fit in the second collar. A socket on the second eccentric member is eccentric relative to the circular member and accepts a fastener, such as a bolt, that attaches a towing lug to the socket. The double eccentric mechanism also includes a plate that faces against the first and second eccentric members so as to inhibit rotation of the eccentric members relative to the bracket.

Abstract: A universal starter motor assembly, which may be affixed to many different makes and models of internal combustion engines. A starter motor and solenoid assembly of the gear reduction type has a face plate which covers the armature gear, supports the idler gear and the outer bearing of the clutch assembly extends through the face plate. Many different styles of mounting adapters can be easily attached to the face plate and are shaped and configured to permit the starter motor assembly to be affixed to a particular style of internal combustion engine. The pinion gear of the starter motor is removable and replaceable from the exterior of the universal starter motor.