Abstract: A connector for connecting a wiper blade assembly to a wiper arm. The connector includes first and second side walls spaced from one another to define a channel therebetween as well as a central bridge and rail interconnecting the first and second side walls. The central bridge and side walls define a pin passage and a rivet passage, each extending transverse to the channel. The rail is vertically spaced from the central bridge to define a tail space between the bridge and the rail. The forwardmost end of the rail is positioned rearward of the pin and rivet passages.

Abstract: A connector device assembly of the add-on type and suitable for securing a second member, such as a metal tube, as a branch extending from a position between the ends of a first member, such as another metal tube, without the need to slide components along the first member includes two connector devices each having a first body region which defines a recess formation to accommodate a first member of a structural assembly, and at least one of the connector devices including a second body region for securing relative to a second member which is required to be connected to the structural assembly, the two connector devices each having at least one edge formation provided with an aperture which extends substantially parallel with the longitudinal direction of the first member and respective edge formations of the two connector devices being aligned in the assembly to receive a locking member extending therethrough, the locking member being arranged in the assembly to be loaded substantially only in shear to hold

Abstract: A technique is disclosed for removably coupling a shaft and hub to one another. The hub includes a pair of tapered regions near ends of its inner peripheral surface. The shaft may be tapered in a region designed to contact one of the tapered surfaces, or a tapered bushing arrangement may be used on the same end. On an opposite end, a tapered bushing is inserted between the shaft and the hub, and interfaces with the tapered portion of the hub to draw the shaft into tight engagement with the hub, with the bushing wedged between, during assembly. A retaining plate abuts a retaining ring, within the bushing, and a fastener through the retaining plate draws the hub and shaft tightly together during assembly. The retaining plate may receive removal fasteners which urge disengagement of the tapered bushing and shaft for easy and controlled disassembly of the hub and shaft from one another for servicing.

Abstract: An adjustable connector assembly includes a circular one-piece base member adapted to be attached to a socket coupler for an amputee's residual limb. The base member has axially projecting spaced track portions which receive therebetween a circular flange of a slidable and rotatable one-piece connector member. A pair of clamping plates receive screws threaded into the track portions for releasably clamping the flange to the base member. In one embodiment, the connector member has a dome surface and a four sided boss projecting from the flange. In another embodiment, the connector member has a projecting annular collar having peripherally spaced threaded holes. The base member and connector member are adapted to be machined from solid titanium bar stock.

Abstract: An adjustable coupling connector apparatus for accommodating a range of mating excavator couplers. The connector apparatus includes two parallel bars upon which an excavator coupler clamps. One of the bars is fixed in position to risers extending from a connector base. Each end of the other bar is attached to a point off center of a circular plate so that as the plate is rotated, the bar moves laterally relative to the bar axis. The plates are rotatably positioned in holes in the risers, and captivating side plates are welded to the risers for covering a portion of each plate, securing the plates from movement parallel to its axis but allowing the plate to rotate. Holes in the circular plates and side plates are provided, and a bolt is placed through each of the side plates and circular plates for securing each circular plate in a fixed position.

Abstract: A method of converting a control set from an identifiable first control pattern configuration to an identifiable second control pattern configuration. The method provides a pair of control assemblies that may be easily rotated from a first position to a second position to accomplish the conversion. Each of the control assemblies include a respective control lever, rocker assembly, and linkage rods. After rotation of the control assemblies, the control levers are interchanged and connected to the opposite control assembly to establish an ergonomic position for the control levers. The method of converting the control set is completed without the need for additional components or complex modifications.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting ceiling fan blades onto ceiling fan blade mounting ring rotor extension. The fan blade attachment mount is can be adapted to fit a multitude of fan rotors configurations. The appearance of the mounting and support members is aesthetically pleasing and the mounting apparatus provides a stable connection between a plurality of ceiling fan blade assemblies and a variety rotor extension mounting surfaces of a ceiling fan.

Abstract: A system is described for connecting a working tool (e.g. a bucket, compactor tool, chisel, etc.) to the outer end of a working arm of a machine. The system includes a pair of spaced-apart upstanding flanges secured to the upper surface of the tool. Each flange includes an elongated slot. A pair of inserts sized to fit in the elongated slots are detachably secured to the flanges. Each insert includes a pair of transverse openings to receive the pins which are used for attaching the tool to the machine. The system enables any tool to be connected to the end of a working arm of any machine.

Abstract: A parking meter consisting of a housing and a stanchion located adjacent a parking space for mounting of the parking meter thereon. The stanchion has a tubular upper end portion and the parking meter has a tubular lower end portion for positioning around the upper end of the stanchion. A fitting is attached to the upper end of the stanchion and gear teeth are defined by the fitting. The lower end of the meter housing has formed therein a set of gear teeth adapted to mesh with the gear teeth of the fitting in any one of several available relative positions. A bolt and pin combination is employed for providing a high security connection of the fitting and upper housing to the stanchion. Passages are provided so that rainwater and the like is directed outside of the housing and stanchion and does not accumulate within the meter housing.

Abstract: A wheel alignment adjuster for a motor vehicle suspension of a twin-flange strut-type comprises an elongate plate having a transverse slot. A bolt passes through aligned upper holes in the flanges of the suspension strut and the bolt engages through the transverse slot in the plate. The bolt has a non-circular cross-section with a cam washer having an aperture corresponding in shape and size to the cross section of the bolt but having a circular periphery, the aperture in the cam washer being offset from its center; the periphery of the cam washer is restrained between side flanges extending from the front face of the plate.

Abstract: Arrangement for manually altering the mutual position setting in a lateral direction of the first and second parts of a two-part gear lever (2) mounted articulately in a vehicle, where the first part is an upper lever element (6) and the second part is a lower lever element (8) articulately connected to the upper lever element by means of a link which incorporates a first articulating device (14) fastened in the lower end of the upper lever element and articulately connected to a second articulating device (18) fitted at the upper end of the lower lever element. Between the lever elements (6, 8) there is a locking arrangement (64) which normally prevents manual pivoting of the lever elements in the link. The first articulating device is a guide sleeve (14) which has a cylindrical aperture (16) running through it and is mounted for rotation on a second articulating device consisting of a bearing bushing unit (18) which is mounted on, and for joint rotation with, a supporting spindle (20).

Abstract: The mounting assembly is for adjustably mounting an accessory having a substantially planar portion onto a rail member having a longitudinal side channel with opposite longitudinal folds. The mounting assembly has an elongated latch member shaped for passage between the folds when the latch member is oriented substantially parallel to the channel, and for abutment against the folds when the latch member is turned at least partially transversely inside the channel. The mounting assembly has a tightening device for tightening the accessory to the latch member. A locking device is operatively associated with the planar portion of the accessory and the latch member to prevent relative rotation and translation thereof when the accessory is tighten to the latch member.

Abstract: A plug-in coupling having vibration damping characteristics. An elastomeric insert member comprising a ball-shaped female part is inserted into a socket integral with a member so as to be positively retained therein. The plug-in coupling can be easily assembled and disassembled.

Abstract: Arrangement for manual resetting of the mutual positional setting of an upper lever element (6) and a lower lever element (8) connected articulatedly to the latter, which lever elements together form a two-part gear lever (2) supported articulatedly in a vehicle. The lower end of the upper lever element (6) has fastened in it a guide sleeve (18) which is supported for rotation on a supporting spindle mounted in a holder yoke (22) which is fastened in the upper end of the lower lever element (8) and which has sidewalls (24, 26) and a reference wall (28) which not only connects these sidewalls but also has a position fixing portion (30). Between the lever elements (6, 8) there is a locking mechanism (32) which normally prevents mutual movement of the lever elements (6, 8).

Abstract: A stud mounted fastener for routing a plurality of wires in a plurality of directions at the fastener and securing at least one of the plurality of wires to the fastener via a cable tie. The fastener includes an abutment member for mounting on the stud. A first wing is coupled to the abutment member and has a first bar enabled to receive a cable tie thereabout for securing at least one of the plurality of wires thereto, and a second wing coupled to the abutment member and has a second bar enabled to receive a cable tie thereabout for securing at least one of the plurality of wires thereto. A first projection is coupled to the abutment member and has a first projection bar enabled to also receive a cable tie thereabout for securing at least one of the plurality of wires thereto. At least one of the first and second wings is in a different cross-sectional plane than the first projection.

Abstract: A housing for at least partially housing a boat lift pulley of a boat lift includes a main wall having a substantially vertically disposed wall portion defining an inwardly opening generally concave chamber adapted to at least partially receive therein a boat lift pulley. The main wall includes vertical and horizontal planes disposed substantially normal to each other with the concave chamber being offset to one side of the vertical plane. First and second wall portions of the main wall located at opposite sides of the horizontal plane are adapted for selective removal whereby a gear driven shaft can project therethrough to adapt a housing for selective utilization in either of two positions of installation oriented 180.degree. relative to each other. A peripheral edge portion of the main wall preferably includes symmetrically located fasteners for securing the housing to a companion housing in each of the two positions of 180.degree. oriented installation.

Abstract: A steering wheel body 1 comprises sheaths 7a, 7b which covers a ring core bar 5 and spoke core bars 6A-6C, and a pad 3 formed integrally with the sheaths. A boss 8, 51, 28 is integral with the spoke core bars. A steering shaft 30 is formed at a distal end thereof with a serration 31 and an annular groove 32. The boss 8, 51, 28 includes a boss plate 33, a cylindrical portion 34, 74 with a serration 38, 68, 78, and a yoke portion 35 with through holes 36, 37, 66, 67, 76, 77. The cylindrical portion 34, 64, 74 is fitted on the end of the steering shaft 30 such that the serrations 31, 38, 68, 78 mesh with each other, and a bolt 41, 81, 91 is inserted and screwed into the through holes 36, 37, 66, 67, 76, 77. A collar 47 fitted on the bolt 41, 81, 91 is fitted in the annular groove 32. Strain stress is never transmitted directly to the bolt 41, 81, 91.

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus used in supporting safety rails and discloses a system in which a safety rail post support and security device is used in pairs or greater multiples to hold pieces of a safety rail at the edge of an elevated surface and is speedily attached to or detached from the three commonly found roof edge structures, that is, roofs that are flat right up to the edge, roofs that have a very low ledge or flashing around the perimeter, and roofs that have a parapet along the edge. Previous systems rely on cantilever weights positioned well in from the edge of the roof, interfering with the work to be done there. The post support and security device has a junction piece comprising four intersecting extruded stabilizer bars perpendicular to each other in one plane and a fifth bar protruding from that plane at ninety degrees. An upright post fits into one of the bars after the junction piece is bolted to a roof or to a wall abutting the edge of a roof, or is clamped to a parapet.

Abstract: A device for connecting the bitter end of a cable to a product in a tethered product display. The display has a panel with a small hole sized slightly larger than the diameter of the cable, and the device is secured to the cable after the cable is extended through the hole from a cable retractor located behind the panel.

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: The mounting system for mounting the implement to a boom assembly forming part of a construction vehicle, such as an excavator, pedestal boom, and backhoe. A pair of spaced apart side plates include aligned apertures for receiving adapter plugs sized to be received within the apertures and for resisting relative rotation therebetween. Each adapter includes a transverse bore which is sized to receive a first pin member, such that each transverse bore is of an associated pair of adapter plugs defines the pin diameter that will be accepted, as well as partially defining the distance between a first pin member and a second pin member. Each adapter plug defines a flange portion having a surface abuttably engages a side surface of its associated side plate. The flange portions of an associated pair of adapter plugs define thrust surfaces for a boom member coupled to a pin carried by the adapter plugs. The thrust surface may be machinable to adjust the lateral spacing between an associated pair of adapter plugs.

Abstract: A connector device (20,60) for securing an additional rigid member (13,13'), such as a rod or tube, to a rigid member (12,12') of an existing assembly of rigid members comprises a body (21) having a first region (22) for securing relative to an end of a first rigid member (13,13') and a second region (23) adapted to cooperate with another add-on type connector device (20,60) to embrace a part of a second rigid member (12,12') and form a structural interconnection between the rigid members, the first region (22) of the body (20) having a major axis (28) which is substantially aligned relative to the length direction of at least an end portion of the first rigid member and the second region (23) having an end zone which at least in part lies substantially obliquely relative to the major axis and provides a recess (24) which locates part of the second rigid member (12,12').

Abstract: An adjustable jointer of an elastic ring for wheel shroud has a diameter which is able to be changed by adjusting the length of the jointer. The elastic ring consists of an elastic ring attached on a jointer, in which the jointer comprises a socket joint and a plug joint connecting together in plug-in joint. There are one or more collars attaching on the outside surface of the socket joint, which can be tore off to put on the latch of the plug joint to stretch the length of the jointer so as to increase the diameter of the elastic ring. Therefore by adding or removing the number of said collars, the diameter of the elastic ring can be changed to reach the goal of suiting different sizes of the wheel shrouds.

Abstract: A windshield wiper blade connector may be used in connecting a windshield wiper blade to pin-type and hookslot wiper arms. The connector includes a side wall that defines a hole sized to receive a pin of a pin-type wiper arm. A movable beam is positioned relative to the hole in the side wall so that the beam engages the pin of the pin-type wiper arm when the pin is received in the hole to secure the connector to the pin-type wiper arm. A tab extends from the movable beam and is positioned so that the tab engages a slot of a hookslot wiper arm when the hookslot wiper arm is attached to the connector to secure the connector to the hookslot wiper arm.

Abstract: A yoke member comprises a pair of handle-engaging members supported from a connecting member with at least one of the handle-engaging members attached to the connecting member with a living hinge to provide a one-piece attachment for a tool to enable a tool handle to be secured between the handle-engaging members.

Abstract: A steering wheel body 1 comprises sheaths 7a, 7b which covers a ring core bar 5 and spoke core bars 6A-6C, and a pad 3 formed integrally with the sheaths. A boss 8, 51, 28 is integral with the spoke core bars. A steering shaft 30 is formed at a distal end thereof with a serration 31 and an annular groove 32. The boss 8, 51, 28 includes a boss plate 33, a cylindrical portion 34, 74 with a serration 38, 68, 78, and a yoke portion 35 with through holes 36, 37, 66, 67, 76, 77. The cylindrical portion 34, 64, 74 is fitted on the end of the steering shaft 30 such that the serrations 31, 38, 68, 78 mesh with each other, and a bolt 41, 81, 91 is inserted and screwed into the through holes 36, 37, 66, 67, 76, 77. A collar 47 fitted on the bolt 41, 81, 91 is fitted in the annular groove 32. Strain stress is never transmitted directly to the bolt 41, 81, 91.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pen holder for holding a pen of variable diameter in a vertical or horizontal position, where the insertion part is rotatable against the base for convenient use. The present invention comprises a base and an insertion part, which is vertically rotatably mounted on the base and is made of two halves, the two halves being glidable against each other and, being pressed against each other by two springs, holding the pen in between in a vertical or a horizontal channel.

Abstract: This mechanism is applicable to terminals (1) of thrust-traction control cables formed by an articulating body (6) designed to receive and retain an articulating extension (12) of an actuating control, they being arranged orthogonally with respect to each other and being capable of rotation. The articulating body (6) is single-piece and has a housing (11) with two equal inlet mouths (A1, B1) of freely choosable alternative use situated one on either side. In the housing (11) there are retaining means formed by axial grooves (17) from the bottom (19) of which there emerge respective retaining tabs (18) which, capable of rotation in both directions, are designed so that the coupling force (F) is of lower intensity than the uncoupling force (F').

Abstract: A detachable anchor for a pool cover includes a two piece C-shaped body which fits over and engages a metal pool frame. The anchor is detached when the pool cover is removed. The anchor includes an anchor knob which engages the loop of a spring-loaded attachment mechanism attached to a swimming pool cover. The anchor is adjustable for different sized pool frames, so that the same anchor can be used for different pool frame sizes. The adjustable detachable pool cover anchor accommodates a wide variety of pool frame sizes.

Abstract: The present invention involves a toy construction block set which includes at least two toy construction blocks and at least one toy construction block extender which are removable and attachable. A top of the block has a plurality of symmetrically arranged elongated protrusions for interlocking with a recessed bottom having a plurality of projections, on other, similar blocks. A toothed hole is located on at least one of the top, sidewalls, or a friction post of the block for angularly interconnecting with an elongated toothed interconnecting positioning rod located on at least one of the top, sidewalls, or bottom of a similar toy block. The elongated toothed interconnecting positioning rod when inserted into the toothed hole of a similar block or block extender permits a number of angular alignments between the blocks and the extender proportional to the number of teeth on the elongated toothed interconnecting positioning rod and toothed hole.

Abstract: A camber adjusting device for use in a strut-type suspension system comprises a bolt fitted with a centrally disposed eccentric sleeve. At each end of the sleeve when on the bolt there is fitted an eccentric portion. Each eccentric portion is sized to project into aligned bores in respective flanges while the sleeve is adapted to fit within a bore of a further part of the strut-type suspension system to facilitate eccentric displacement between the bore in the further part and the bores in the flanges.

Abstract: In a screen wiper apparatus for a motor vehicle, a drive shaft is mounted for rotation about its axis in a fixed bearing. The apparatus includes a screen wiper having a drive head which is fixed on the drive spindle by coupling means. Complementary indexing means are provided, for indexing the angular position of the drive head with respect to the drive spindle, in which the drive head includes an element having a form complementary with that of a corresponding indexing element carried by a member which is coupled in rotation to the drive spindle.

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: The present invention is directed to a novel construction toy having a main block body adapted to be removably engaged with other block bodies and connection elements or beam members. The block body provides recessed or protruding octa-arc connectors, as well as, additional connectors that mate with the ends of the connection elements and beam members to form composite structures. The octa-arc connector is comprised of a recessed surface area circumscribed by an outer circular perimeter of eight arcs symmetrically arranged in a generally circular manner and an inner perimeter which may be circular or eight arcs symmetrically arranged in a generally circular manner.

Abstract: A connection in wood frame construction such as in frame walls of homes, wood framed apartment buildings and light wood framed commercial buildings. Specifically, the disclosure describes a pair of connectors for joining wood studs to a wood single base plate and to a wood double top plate for framing a wall. The two connectors used in the connection are identical and include a stud member for connection to the edge face of the stud, a plate member for connection to the edge face of the respective plates and a transition member connected at one end to the stud member and the other end is connected to the plate member. A pair of tabs connected to opposite side edges of the transition member engage the sides of the stud and a pair of prong locators serve the dual purpose of locating the connector at the lower end of the stud in relation to the base plate and for temporary and permanent attachment of the connector attached to the upper end of the stud to the top plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanism for setting and adjusting wheel alignment parameters such as caster and camber on a driving or non-driving steerable beam axle. An enlarged bore is provided in at least one end of the yoke to receive a ramp member and a ball joint assembly sleeve. The ball joint assembly sleeve is movable relative to the ramp member along an arc defined by the curved surfaces of the ramp member such that the position of the ball joint assembly sleeve, and consequently the ball joint, may be varied within the bore. Depending upon the orientation of the curved surfaces of the ramp member, the present invention may be utilized to adjust either caster or camber. The present invention also relates to a method of adjusting the position of a ball joint relative to a yoke member.

Abstract: An adjustable cement finishing tool including a generally planar float; a rigid mounting bracket coupled to an upper extent of the float; a swiveling member pivotally coupled to the mounting bracket; and a generally elongated arm with a central axis coupled to the swiveling member, and wherein rotating the arm in one direction about its central axis allows it to become engaged with the swiveling member to thereby preclude pivotal movement of the float, and wherein rotating the arm in an opposite direction about its central axis allows it to become disengaged from the swivelling member and thereby allow pivotal movement of the float.

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: Multi-adjustable wheelchair with adjustability features which accommodate the physical size and comfort of the wheelchair user is disclosed and claimed. The wheelchair includes (1) wheelchair frame width adjustment, (2) wheelchair rear axle position adjustment, (3) wheelchair seat height and bucketing angle adjustment, (4) wheelchair seat base width and length adjustment, (5) wheelchair seat back angle adjustment and (6) wheelchair seat fore and aft position adjustment.

Abstract: A sturdy, easily constructed shelving support system for homes, stores and offices. The system uses shelf hangers and wall brackets, employing a novel, push-fit interlocking connector. The shelf hanger is fabricated as a rigid wire member, bent into a V-shape and connected at its ends to a right angled upright member by the push-fit connector locked into a square opening formed In the upright. The lower leg of the shelf hanger is suspended by the support leg, with its end portion flush against the upright wall, so that It does not rotate, to provide a stable support for a shelf end. The push-fit connectors are easily locked into the openings In the upright member, and may be quickly removed and re-positioned, enabling quick and easy construction of an entire shelving system within minutes, or easy alteration of its layout. A feature of the invention is that in addition to its support function, the support leg acts as a shelf book-end.

Abstract: A universal anchor for securing electrical connectors to a motor vehicle includes a body portion and a stem portion extending downwardly from the body portion. The stem portion is constructed and arranged for being secured in an opening in a motor vehicle. The body portion includes a first mount having a first upper surface and a pair of parallel, spaced apart rails disposed the lateral sides of the first surface. A first locking member is disposed on the first upper surface and between the rails for being engaged by locking means on a connector to be mounted thereon. The body portion also includes a second mount defined by an elongated portion projecting from the first mount and having a second upper surface formed thereon and a flange is mounted along each lateral side of the second upper surface. Second and third locking members are disposed on the second mount and spaced apart in a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The coupler has, in several embodiments, a compliant-link having flexible or pivoted fingers that engage a groove in the inside of a lower link in at least three places. The groove appears much like a bearing race. The compliant-link is retained inside of an upper sleeve that is attached to an upward-extending post. The lower (engaging) link is attached to a downward-extending post. The fingers are able to disengage from the groove under spring action and thus a sufficient applied moment will cause disengagement. Disengagement does not cause anything to break. Assembly, or reassembly, of the coupler may be performed without extra parts or tools. In several of the embodiments, the decoupling moment may be manually adjusted using less moment than the resultant decoupling moment. The decoupling moment is essentially independent of azimuth. The coupler is particularly suited to being used with rural type mailboxes, and warehouse buffers and supports.

Abstract: A shim and method for using the same for adjusting camber and/or toe of a wheel assembly wherein first and second tapered annular shims are coupled together to permit relative rotation therebetween and each of the first and second tapered annular shims have visible indicia thereon. A chart is consulted to obtain an indicium on the first tapered annular shim that is to be aligned with an indicium on the second tapered annular shim so that the first and second tapered annular shims may be rotated to align the indicium on each shim so that the aligned indicia may be placed in the wheel assembly at a reference point on the wheel assembly to make the required camber and/or toe adjustments.

Abstract: A bearing housing (6) for receiving a rolling contact bearing (3) is formed to be integral with the main frame (4), the outer flange portion (5b) of a clutch housing (5) for receiving the roller clutch (2) and the inner flange portion (6b) of the bearing housing (6) axially engage each other through an annular member (7) of resin or rubber, notch portions (5d) and tooth portions (6c) circumferentially engageable with each other are distributively provided in the clutch housing (5) and the bearing housing (6), and radial and axial clearances (S1) and (S2) are formed for floating the clutch housing (5) relative to the bearing housing (6).

Abstract: A supporting device (10) for overhead runways comprises a fastening and adjusting coupling for connecting a bracket (12) (the lower end of which is secured to the rail (13)) to an upper suspension beam (11). The coupling comprises a first (20) and a second (23) element for connecting the beam to the bracket, the first element defining a circumferential rim (19), two parallel plates (14, 15) being interconnected by bolts (16, 17, 18) which reciprocally close together to grip the circumferential rim between the plates thereby enabling the reciprocal rotation of the element and plates around a vertical axis. The plates (14, 15) are adjustably connected to the second element to allow adjustment of the reciprocal gap between the first and second elements.

Abstract: A toe-in angle adjustment mechanism is provided which comprises a geared adjustment plate that is attached to a suspension arm for a rear wheel. The adjustment plate has a bushing centrally mounted therein and is connected to the wheel spindle. A locking plate is provided to prevent unwanted frame movement of the wheel angle during adjustment. The locking plate has an access for a geared adjustment tool for engaging the teeth of the adjustment plate to pivot the adjustment plate and thus the spindle to adjust the toe-in angle of the wheel.

Abstract: A rearwardly pivotable hood for enclosing a tractor engine is disclosed wherein a hinge member pivotally mounts the hood to the tractor chassis. The hinge member includes an upper hinge portion movably supported on a lower hinge portion, which is fixed to the chassis of the tractor. The upper hinge portion carries a generally transverse and horizontally extending hinge axis which is connected to the hood to allow a rearwardly pivotable movement thereof. An adjustment mechanism to provide a side-to-side movement of the hood includes a centrally positioned vertical pivot pin interconnecting the upper and lower hinge portions to define an axis of rotation about which the upper hinge portion is movable into a selected orientation relative to the lower hinge portion. A pair of bolts passing through slotted openings serve to clamp the upper and lower hinge portions together.

Abstract: A toy construction set is described having construction modules with male connectors and female connectors on selected ends thereof. Each male connector comprises a projecting pin of generally rounded cross-section with an outwardly projecting shoulder adjacent the outer end thereof. Each female connector comprises a generally square socket formed by a pair of projecting opposed L-shaped fins with one leg of each L-shaped fin being no more than one half the length of the other leg thereby providing gaps on opposite sides of a module. The fins also have grooves on inside faces thereof adapted to receive and hold in a snap fit the projecting shoulder of a male connector. With this arrangement, the modules can be simply snapped together while at the same time being rotatable relative to each other. This rotatable feature adds a new dimension to the constructions and greatly increases play value. The design of the female connector socket also simplifies the moulding of the modules because there are no undercuts.

Abstract: An external fixation apparatus 2 that allows the transfixation wire 10 to be secured at a plurality of discrete positions to provide adjustability of the angular orientation of the wire with respect to the plane of a frame ring 6. The fixation apparatus 2 includes a transfixation wire or pin 10 that is connected between a transmitting clamp 20 and a receiving clamp 40 that are shiftably carried atop of a partial frame ring 6. A wire retainer 50 is secured to the distal end 14 of the transfixation wire. The receiving clamp 40 includes a raised member 46 adapted for receiving distal end 14 of wire 10 and mating with retainer 50 at a variety of discrete positions along the length of raised member 46. Retainer 50 uses two screws 54, 56 to secure distal end 14 of wire 10 within a longitudinal through bore 51. Screw 54 extends into longitudinal bore 51 to engage wire 10 near the proximal end of retainer 50.

Abstract: A flexible mounting assembly for mounting a telephone within an automobile has a base rigidly attachable to a support surface within the automobile, a head rigidly attachable to the telephone, and a flexible elongate member interconnecting the base and the head. Split-yoke clamps, each having a set screw, are utilized to effect attachment of the flexible elongate member to the base and head in a manner which substantially reduces the likelihood of loosening.