Abstract: An identical steer control mechanism of a radial bar-link trapezoidal swing arm, a method and a multi-wheel vehicle thereof are disclosed. The radial bar-link trapezoidal swing arm is in a right triangle shape, and in combination with a two-dimensional composite control transmission arm of a cross-shaped groove formed by a transverse groove and a vertical groove, an elliptical gauge is shaped; the longitudinal cosine displacement is controlled by the sliders in the transverse groove, and the transverse sine displacement can be controlled by connecting the sliders in the vertical groove after the right-angle end bearing is hinged to connecting rods, the end bearing on the two-dimensional composite control transmission arm, namely the key control point bearing, draws a deflection elliptical trajectory, and the hinged slider to the key control point bearing is connected with a vector control swing arm sliding slot to generate a steering angle ?i.

Abstract: A device for avoiding the accidental separation of ball and socket in a ball joint assembly and preventing steering and mechanical loss of control on motor vehicles. The device includes a ball joint assembly having a screw-in type socket; provided with a first a second openings and a polymer bearing fitted inside the socket; a ball disposed in the socket such that the polymer bearing absorbs impact exerted on the ball, the ball having a first and second studs coupled thereto, the first stud protruding from the first opening, and the second stud protruding from the second opening the first and second studs includes a safety hole and cotter pin. The device further includes a bell-shaped retainer coupled to the second stud and having a wide portion larger than the second opening precluding thereby displacement of the ball out of the socket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a window-wiping device (100) for a vehicle, comprising a wiper blade (2) having an elongate upper part (10) and an elongate lower part (12), which are designed to be at least partially flexible. Also provided is a plurality of connecting elements (18) for connecting the upper part (10) and the lower part (12), the connecting elements (18) being spaced apart along a longitudinal extent (8) of the wiper blade (2) and being attached to the upper part (10) and/or the lower part (12) by a rotary joint, and the connecting elements (18) being designed to allow a motion of the upper part (10) and the lower part relative to each other with a motion component along the longitudinal extent (8) of the wiper blade (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring probe for non-destructive measuring of the thickness of thin layers on an object with a measuring head, which comprises at least one sensor element for contact on a measurement surface of an object, and with a support device for receiving the measuring head, which is at least partly surrounded by a housing, wherein at least one further measuring head, which is adjacent to and separated from the first measuring head, is arranged on the support device, which can be controlled independently of the first measuring head.

Abstract: A ball stud system that provides a ball stud that will not loosen easily under the application of repetitive side loading on the ball portion of the stud. The ball stud is secured to the vehicle steering knuckle arm using the combination of a tapered nut and tapered washer. The tapered nut includes slots and the pin of the ball stud an aperture. A cotter pin may be placed through the slots and aperture in order to further prevent rotation of the nut.

Abstract: A device for performing a procedure may include an elongate tube having a proximal end and a distal end and an adapted link having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end may include a first mating surface, where the proximal end may be configured to attach to the distal end of the elongate tube. The device may also include a rotating link having a second mating surface configured to rotatably interface with the adapted link first mating surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring probe for non-destructive measuring of the thickness of thin layers, in particular in cavities, which are accessible by an opening or on curved surfaces, with a measuring head, which comprises at least one sensor element and at least one contact spherical cap, assigned to the sensor element on a surface, to be checked, of the cavity, and with a gripping element for positioning and guiding the measuring probe on and/or along the surface to be measured, wherein on the gripping element, a long, elastically yielding guide bar is provided, which accepts the at least one measuring head on its end opposing the gripping element, in such a way that it is moveable with at least one degree of freedom in relation to the guide bar.

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

Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a first duct to a second duct, the device including first and second tubular elements, each having a coupling segment for coupling respectively to the first duct and to the second duct, and the coupling segments being linked together by link segments that are assembled together to be free to turn relative to each other, the link segment of the first element comprising a tubular male portion that is elastically deformable in a radial direction and that is engaged by force in a female portion of the link segment of the second element that is rigid relative thereto, and the coupling device including a third element that defines a fluid passage and that is received in the male portion to oppose radial deformation thereof.

Abstract: A joint arrangement (8) is provided with a joint (15; 22), which can be stressed at least axially and on bending. The joint has an outer joint shell (17; 25) and an inner joint body (16; 23) that is movable in relation thereto. The joint axis (A1) is located at a spaced location (e) from the central axis (A2) located centrally in the joint (15; 22).

Abstract: An apparatus for moving the pivot point of an automobile steering mechanism. Tie rod connecting link (20) replaces an original equipment tie rod end. Connecting link (20) has a connecting link boss (22). Tie rod socket assembly (30) connects boss (22) with steering knuckle (40). Socket assembly (30) is comprised of stationary stud (36), socket (34), articulating stud (32).

Abstract: A hinged connector for joining a first structural member to a second structural member in a support structure, comprising first and second metal connector members each having a base portion for attachment to a respective structural member and a tab integral with the base portion. Each base portion includes an integral upset gusset welded to the tab of the respective connector member to add support to the tab and add stiffness to the connector member.

Abstract: An articulated piping connector facilitates installation of an in-line device such as a gas consumption meter to be supported by a gas supply pipe. The connector has two elongate rigid legs pivotable from a closed condition in which the legs are superposed to an open condition in which the legs are extended to support a meter or other device during installation. The legs have upstanding threaded members for connection to pipes and pipe fittings.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is an adjustable fastening of a ball joint (2) to a tie rod (1) for steering linkages of motor vehicles, with a ball-ended wrist pin (12) movable in all directions located in a universal joint housing (14), which is arranged in a fastening plate (16) with a bearing hole (18), a fastening element (screw 22) fixed on the tie rod, which passes through the bearing hole (18), so that the fastening plate (16) is supported swiveling around the fastening element (screw 22) and a locking element engaging with the fastening plate (16) for fixing of the ball joint (2) in a defined swiveled position.

Abstract: An adjustable Ackerman steering mechanism to adjust the steering knuckle arm and tie rod to operate with various wheelbase lengths of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The outer ball joint end of a tie rod in a vehicle steering mechanism is connected to the frustoconical swivelably adjustable joint of a steering knuckle arm by an offset connector. Such connector positions the axis of the steering knuckle arm frustoconical joint offset from the diameter of the tie rod end ball joint which is parallel to such steering knuckel arm frustoconical joint axis. Swivel adjustment of the connector relative to the steering knuckle arm shifts orbitally such diameter of the tie rod ball joint relative to the axis of the steering knuckle arm frustoconical joint so as to alter the effective angle of the steering knuckle arm relative to the wheel spindle for appropriately varying the toe-out of the front vehicle wheels during turns to avoid or minimize sliding or skidding of the front wheel tires when the vehicle is turning.

Abstract: A locking mechanism operates to selectively lock and unlock a pair of telescopic tubes. A lock base is fixed to one tube and is formed with an eccentric pin. A lock ring is slidably disposed within the other tube and is slipped over and carried by the eccentric pin. The external configuration of the lock pin and cross section of its associated tube are polygonal or multi-sided to prevent relative rotation. By relatively rotating the tubes in only one direction locking is accomplished and by relatively rotating the tubes in just the opposite direction unlocking is effected. The overall end-to-end length of the tubes can be adjusted by unlocking them, sliding one axially relative to the other and then locking them again.