Abstract: Disclosed herein is a rescue bearing, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the rescue bearing comprises an outer ring, an inner ring, rolling elements, and fastening elements. Further, the inner ring comprises a middle portion and opposing side portions. Further, a first side portion of the opposing side portions extends axially from a first side end of the middle portion beyond a first outer ring edge of the outer ring. Further, a second side portion of the opposing side portions extends axially from a second side end of the middle portion beyond a second outer ring edge of the outer ring. Further, the inner ring is configured for receiving a shaft into a bore of the inner ring based on inserting the shaft into the bore. Further, the opposing side portions is configured to be fastened to the shaft using the fastening elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking hob (10) with at least two one-piece fastening elements (20) arranged at outer portions of the cooking hob (10). The fastening element (20) comprises a first portion (22) being permanently connected or connectable to an upper part (12) of the cooking hob (10). The fastening element (20) comprises a second portion (24) being detachably connected or connectable to a lower part (14) of the cooking hob (10), so that the upper part (12) and the lower part (14) form the cooking hob (10). The second portion (24) of the fastening element (20) comprises at least one spring element (26) at a sidewall of the cooking hob (10) in order to clamp the cooking hob (10) within a cutout (34) enclosing circumferentially the cooking hob (10). At least two fastening elements (20) are arranged at opposite sidewalls of the cooking hob (10). Further, the present invention relates to a one-piece fastening element.

Abstract: A light-permeable fixing component includes a fixed body and a receiving channel. The fixed body has a fixing portion disposed on around an outer surface thereof, and the fixing portion can be in the form of a thread, hook engagement bodies, snap-engagement bodies and a column body. The receiving channel is axially extended through a full length of the fixed body to form a light-in opening and a light-out opening at a tail end and a head end of the fixed body, respectively. Light beams emitted from a light source near the tail end can be transferred and guided by the receiving channel from the light-in opening to the light-out opening, so that the light-permeable fixing component is capable of guiding light, emitting light, glittering, decoration and indicating a constant depth.

Abstract: Described herein is a structure that comprises a plurality of spherical triangular units on a plurality of levels. The structure has a superior ability to survive disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes etc. It is cost-efficient, energy efficient, extremely durable and easily maintained. The plurality of spherical triangular units on one level of the plurality of levels are essentially identical to each other, and are essentially equally spaced radially relative to a center of the sphere; each of the plurality of spherical triangular units comprises three planar panels, each with an end surface comprising a minor arc of a great circle of the sphere; a spherical triangular unit on a level above the first level of the structure is configured to be joined with two neighboring spherical triangular units on the level below; the structure is substantially a dome.

Abstract: A fuselage structure for a means of transport includes at least two fuselage segments, in each case including an outer skin with an end edge. In a connecting region of two fuselage segments the end edges of the fuselage segments are spaced apart from each other. Connecting elements establish a mechanical connection between two fuselage segments. Conducting structure-borne sound is reduced by multiple deflection of the sound path, and thus results in a reduction in structure-borne sound-induced noise in the cabin of the means of transport.

Abstract: An improved animal feed dispenser is provided having a slow speed paddle wheel and a high speed distributor wheel. The high speed distributor wheel transports feed out of an opening in the device to spread it on the ground. The slow speed paddle wheel moves feed at a measured rate from a storage hopper and feeds it to the distributor wheel. A detachable mounting plate is used to attach the dispenser to a storage hopper, and is releasable therefrom without emptying the hopper of feed. The slow speed paddle wheel is formed from a material flexible enough to prevent feed jams caused by water absorption of the feed and other events.

Abstract: A corner assembling system includes at least one coupling indent ensuring not opening of the coupling curve, at least one exterior surface support indent providing resistance and support to the front exterior surface, and a grounding tab increasing the grounding integrity of aluminium corner assembling member. A vertical profile interior tightening and connecting piece fixes the vertical profile to the aluminium corner assembling member from inside. A horizontal profile interior tightening and connecting piece fixes the horizontal profiles to both aluminium corner assembling member and to one another from inside. The system provides for assembling of power distribution panels, boxes and rectangular frame construction profiles with one another without a welding.

Abstract: A quickly assemblable mortise lock includes a mortise lock body, characterized in that at least one pair of snap-fitting tabs cooperating with a positioning profile is provided symmetrically on a positioning slot plate at both end sides of the mortise lock body, and in that each of the snap-fitting tabs is spaced apart a proper gap from a lateral cover plate of the mortise lock body. As compared with the prior art, the quickly assemblable mortise lock has the following advantageous effects: 1. the mortise lock is overally simpler in structure and easy to make, and can be processed on the basis of the prior art mortise locks, thereby reducing the production cost; and 2. the mortise lock is universally useable, conveniently and quickly assemblable, and time-saving and labor-saving, thereby improving the efficiency.

Abstract: This detection system (40) comprises a detection assembly (50) for detecting a rotation parameter of one of the two parts with respect to the other, electrical connecting means (150, 160) adapted to connect the detection assembly (50) to a control unit. The electrical connecting means comprise at least one electric cable (150) extending outside the detection assembly (50) and outside a pin, between the detection assembly and the control unit. The detection system (40) also comprises a bracket (200) adapted to connect the detection assembly (50) to the second part when the detection assembly is mounted within a housing of the pin (30). The electric cable has a first portion (154) which extends parallel to the central axis (X90) of the pin when the detection assembly (50) is mounted on the pin.

Abstract: A connector for rigidly engaging elongate structural members in a display structure includes a beam connection portion defined on a body and having a cavity. A semi-cylindrical guide surface of the cavity is adjacent to an opening. The opening has an elliptical shape in which the difference between a major and a minor axis is an offset distance. An eccentric fastener is rotatably disposed in the cavity and includes a head portion that protrudes from the opening and engages a hole of the elongate structural member, and a cam portion that is eccentrically disposed relative to the head portion and configured to engage the semi-cylindrical surface when the eccentric fastener is rotated relative to the connector.

Abstract: A substantially flexible connector, and method of manufacture for a portable electronic device comprising: a lockable attachment mechanism at a first end of said connector for securing the portable electronic device to said connector; a securable attachment mechanism at a second end of said connector for securing said connector to a fixed point; and a power supply connector integrated with said connector. Further, a method of securing a portable electronic device, the method comprising: providing a substantially flexible connector; attaching the lockable attachment mechanism to the portable electronic device; in response to attaching the lockable attachment mechanism, locking the lockable attachment mechanism; and securing the securable attachment mechanism to a fixed point.

Abstract: A wind turbine is proposed which has a plurality of construction sections each having at least one connection region for connecting at least two construction sections to one another, a plurality of fasteners to fasten at least two connection regions of two construction sections to one another, and an identifier for each fastener to distinguish it from other fasteners. A testing device to test the fasteners of a construction section of a wind turbine having a tool section for tightening and/or retightening the fasteners to obtain a desired tightness and/or to test the fasteners with regard to tightness, and a detection unit for detecting an identifier of each fastener.

Abstract: A locking device (1) for a vehicle seat, particularly for a motor vehicle seat, has a housing (5), a catch (11) mounted in a movable manner on the housing (5) for locking with a mating element (B). At least one safety element (25, 31) is provided for securing the catch (11) in the locked state and can be moved relative to the catch (11) for unlocking the locking device (1). A query device (40) queries the locking state of the locking device (1) and has at least one transducer (41, 42) and at least one sensor (43). The query device (40) is designed in a contactless manner. The transducer (41, 42) and the sensor (43) interact with each other due to the relative positioning and/or movement thereof.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus of a cargo insulation panel includes a fixing plate adhered to one face of an insulation panel, a plurality of fixing brackets protruded to the outside of the fixing plate, protruded portions of the fixing brackets fixed by stud bolts arranged on the hull, and a plurality of couplers configured to couple the fixing brackets to the fixing plate.

Abstract: A connector of frangible material for mounting on the piercing end of a nail-like fastener, connects the fastener to a bracket or clamp. The bracket has a conical frustrum-shaped aperture. The connector has a conical frustrum-shaped leading end that fits into the conical frustrum-shaped aperture in the bracket. The trailing end of the connector grips the fastener. The connector locks to the bracket by passing its trailing end through the leading opening of the conical frustrum-shaped aperture and snugging the conical frustrum leading end of the connector into the conical frustrum-shaped aperture in the bracket.

Abstract: Connector (1) intended to connect two hollow section-piece ends, comprising a body (10) and a sealing element (3) which is impervious to liquids, gases and water vapor and which is supported by a part (11) of the body (10), characterized in that the sealing element (3) comprises two opposed protrusions (31, 32) which project laterally with respect to the sealing element support part (11) so as to form, between these protrusions and the body (10) respectively two accommodating spaces (40, 41).

Abstract: A coupling device (12) of a transport cart (9), through which the transport cart (9) can he coupled to a structure (15) of a supply panel (13) for medical applications, wherein the supply panel (13) can be positioned through a ceiling mount (14). The coupling device (12) has a first and a second jaw (2, 3) that can be coupled to the structure (15) of the supply panel (13), wherein, in order to couple the transport cart (9) to the structure (15), the first jaw (2), via a first latching device (18.1), and the second jaw (3), via a second latching device (18.2), can be locked into a closed position (20) (FIG. 6) from a stopped, uncoupled open position (19) upon mechanical pressure contact with the structure (15).

Abstract: A coupler includes a frame with a front hook and a rear hook. A rear hook lock moves between an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein the rear hook lock obstructs an open mouth of the rear hook when the rear hook lock is in its locked position. An actuator is connected to the frame and is operatively connected to the rear hook lock. The actuator is adapted to move the rear hook lock between its unlocked and locked positions. A secondary lock includes a latch that moves between extended and retracted positions, wherein the latch obstructs an open mouth of the front hook when the latch is in its extended position.

Abstract: A lifting apparatus for transporting a carbon based electrode having a threaded male end. The apparatus includes a casing having a top end and a bottom end. The casing defines an electrode aperture from the bottom end shaped to accept the threaded male end of the carbon based electrode to secure the lifting apparatus to the electrode. An attachment aperture is positioned in the top end while an attachment element is positioned in the attachment aperture and operatively engaging the top end of the casing. The attachment element is positioned to accept engagement from a crane or other powered lifting device, while the lifting apparatus is preferably manually attachable to the electrode.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device for transmitting a linear movement of a drive (2, 8) to a wedge plate (3) of an electromechanical wedge brake, wherein the coupling device comprises at least one fixed-body element (1) with a first end designed for fastening to the drive and with a second end designed for fastening to the wedge plate, and the fixed-body element (1) has a first or a plurality of first regions (1a, 1b) with a cross section whose extent in a first direction is significantly smaller than its extent in a second direction which is arranged substantially perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: An array of U-shaped flanged brackets and flange tipped posts attached to a supporting surface providing a mechanical connection with an object that is provided with corresponding posts and brackets. The brackets and posts can include electrical contacts or fiber optic contacts for transferring power or signals between connected objects. Various objects can be mounted on the array of brackets and posts to provide positioning flexibility.

Abstract: A connector structure securely connectable in a locked state and releasable by an easy operation, comprising a supplying connection part for supplying a fluid and receiving connection part for receiving the supply of fluid. The connector structure also comprises a securing mechanism having an operating member moving according to a connecting operation between the supplying connection part to the receiving connection part, holding the connected state of the supplying part to the receiving part in a securely locked state and releasing the locked state of the supplying part to the receiving part by movement of the operating member according to the next pressing-in operation of the supplying part and an energizing mechanism energizing the supplying part in the separating direction thereof from the receiving part. When in the locked state, the pressurized fluid can be supplied from the supplying connection part to the receiving connection part.

Abstract: A table comprising a frame, a table top surface and a folding leg mechanism, wherein said frame includes a perimeter portion that defines the outside edges of said table, the perimeter portion comprising a plurality of elongate sections joined together by at least one connector, said connector including a first joining part adapted to engage a complimentary part on one of the elongate sections and a second joining part adapted to engage a complimentary part on one of the other elongate sections, said connector also including a mount to connect at least part of the folding leg mechanism to said frame.

Abstract: An assembly comprises a carrier part and a ball joint housing. The housing is provided with an attachment projection which is formed integrally with the housing on an outer surface of the housing. The carrier part is formed as a double-layer structure, and the attachment projection is held between two layers of the carrier part.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition comprising (a) a vinyl-based polymer containing, in its molecule, at least one alkenyl group which can be hydrosilylated, and having a number average molecular weight of 500 to 1,000,000, (b) a hydrosilyl group-containing compound and (c) a silicone powder, and a sealing method using the curable composition. According to the invention, there can be provided a curable composition excellent in on-site formability, excellent in heat resistance, chemical resistance and oil resistance, and low in compression set.

Abstract: A fixing device including a fixer and a fixing structure is provided, wherein the fixing structure has a holding space and a limiting portion. The limiting portion is located at the inner wall of one side of the holding space. In addition, the fixer is limited in the holding space by the limiting portion. Furthermore, a fixing method for fastening the fixer in the holding space is also provided.

Abstract: The invention described herein provides an embedded wireless device such as a RFID tag molded into separate housing formed of any thermoplastic material compatible to that of the plastic material as the device to which the housing is to be attached. Subsequently, the housed tag assembly can be thermally bonded onto the device through many means which are well known and accepted in the industry.

Abstract: A connection system includes a float assembly and a locking assembly. The float assembly includes a floating ring and a float retainer disposed against the floating ring. The float retainer is adapted to be secured to a first object. The locking assembly includes a locking collar and a base retainer. The base retainer is coupled to the locking collar and adapted to be attached to a second object. The base retainer includes an engagement member engaging the floating ring, with the float retainer disposed between the floating ring and the locking assembly. The locking assembly is moveable between a first configuration wherein the float retainer is moveable relative to the locking assembly and a second configuration wherein the float retainer is fixed relative to the locking assembly.

Abstract: A structure is provided between a first columnar structural member and at least a second structural member in which the stress concentration at the fixed end portion of the reinforcing member with the first columnar structural member and the second structural member(s) is greatly relaxed. Also, in the case where the reinforcing member is welded, the residual welding stress is relaxed, with the result that the proof stress and the fatigue performance are remarkably improved over the prior art. In the joining structure with the first columnar structural member and the second structural member(s), the first columnar structural member and the second structural member(s) joined to each other have welded thereto at least a tabular reinforcing member to reinforce the joining of the structural members. The reinforcing member has a U- or V-shaped bent portion along the surface of the structural members and also an opening.

Abstract: An open ring-like device for holding articles such as plastic cards and keys is formed so that its ends are opposed to one another and includes tips at the ends. The distance between the tips is less than the thickness of an article. Articles can be inserted into the device by pushing the edge of an article against the tips to spread the tips apart. The article is slid in between the tips to fit a tip through a hole in the article to hold the article on the device. The device allows for the insertion or extraction of articles without a separate step of opening or closing the device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a joining structure capable of greatly improving the proof stress and the fatigue property by alleviating the stress concentration and residual stress caused by welding heat at one or both ends of a tabular member. In the present invention, one or both ends 4 of a tabular member 3 such as a reinforcing rib, fixed to the surface of a structural member 1 in the direction of the principal stress of the structural member 1 so as to protrude in the shape of T, is/are bent in a direction deviating from the direction of the principal stress and, by this, the rigidity at the end(s) 4 of the tabular member 3 decreases and the stress concentration is alleviated. It is preferable to bend one or both ends of a tabular member 3 in the shape of an gradual curve and to the extent that each bent end is formed at a right angle to the direction of the principal stress. The tabular member may have the shape of a flat plate, or it may be bent so that it has the shape of U or V as a whole.

Abstract: The present invention is an interface between a piece of baggage and a preconcentrator. The baggage-preconcentrator interface is able be secured to the opening in the baggage, such as an opening created by a zipper. The baggage-preconcentrator interface provides a convenient entry point from which to extract air from the interior of baggage. The shape of such interface corresponds to that of the preconcentrator, which collects constituents of air. The preconcentrator is inserted into the baggage-preconcentrator interface and an air sample is extracted from the interior of the baggage and through both the interface and the preconcentrator. As the air is extracted, the constituents of air collect in the preconcentrator. After collecting the constituents, the preconcentrator is inserted into a testing unit capable of detecting trace amounts of explosives, such as an ion trap mobility spectrometer. The testing unit analyzes the constituents and determines whether any of them are explosive.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to compensate for the position-dependent length changes caused by the effect of weight in a variety of closed kinematic chains (K1 . . . Kn), for connecting a stationary first element (E1) to a movable second element (E2). Said aim is achieved, by using a back transformation (&Lgr;−1), which determines a compensation value for each length change (dq1, dq2 . . . dqn), resulting from the application of the weight (Fg) impinging on the movable element (E2) in each kinematic chain.

Abstract: A device for holding plastic cards and keys includes an open ring formed into a shape such that the ends of the ring are opposed to one another and includes tips at the ends. A spine is located at the base of the open ring and a jacket is attached to the spine, for covering the cards. The distance between the tips is less than the thickness of a card or a key so that it can be inserted into the device by pushing an edge of the card or the key against the tips to spread the tips apart. The card or the key is slid in between the tips to fit a tip through a hole in the card or the key to hold it on the device. Cards or keys can be inserted or extracted without a separate step of opening or closing the device.

Abstract: A lightweight fabric structure having a plurality of arches, and more particularly, a pavilion type tent structure having arches to define the periphery of the structure with a flexible fabric membrane in tension between the arches. Adjustable length tension bars are placed between adjacent arches to maintain tension and hold the arches upright. Adjacent segments of the membrane are sewn back-to-back to provide a reverse curve seam to increase the usable space inside the fabric structure without the use of a center support or tension lines.

Abstract: Unique flex-lock dovetail mounting apparatus (300) is described that may be advantageously utilized for mounting radio transceivers (100) and accessories (200) in harsh environments. The housing of the radio transceiver (100) includes on one side thereof at least two channels (101 and 105) producing a dovetail. The mounting apparatus (300) includes a top plate (304); a slide plate (308) attached to the top plate (304), having on at least one end a cut-out portion (310) producing a gap (320, 321 and 322) between the cut-out portion (310) and the top plate (304), and having at least two rails (301 and 305) producing a dovetail and each adapted to insert into a corresponding one of the channels (101 and 105); and locking apparatus including a lever (306) or a thumb screw (706) coupled to the top plate (304) and the cut-out portion (310) of the slide plate (308) for flexing the cut-out portion (310) toward the top plate (304) thereby locking the rails (301 and 305) in position in the channels (101 and 105).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for non-impact, single-pass printing in which the toner exhibits a selective or "tuned" response to an agent having a preselected characteristic, such as light energy of a particular frequency emitted by a laser, to impart an image to a printing surface or substrate.

Abstract: An improved fully mechanized sawmill is provided which is composed of structurally independent modules which are removably mounted on a platform composed of a plurality of side-by-side longerons supported horizontally on files of spaced-apart vertical piers and columns. The longerons provide horizontal stress support for the platform along the files of piers and columns perpendicularly to the cutting axis of the sawmill, and the modules mounted thereon provide horizontal stress support for the platform along the ranks of the piers and columns parallel to the cutting axis. In addition, improved mechanisms and techniques are provided for handling and selecting the sawlogs to be cut, for selecting and distributing the pieces cut therefrom according to shape and utility, and for stacking and handling the distributed pieces at preselected locations according to shape and utility.

Abstract: A drum support apparatus includes a drum with webs adapted to be fitted within grooves located on the interior of the drum. The webs are supported on a shaft that is cantilevered from a machine frame and have adjustable lugs attached thereto that fit within the grooves on the interior of the drum in order to maintain the outside surface of the drum concentric with the shaft and thereby reduce the possibility of drum run-out.