Abstract: A self retaining elongated pin for use in a polymer clevis is disclosed. The pin has a generally cylindrical shaft diameter with an enlarged head at one end. Knurling is provided on either the shaft or head to resist axial rotation of the pin. Axial translation of the pin is restrained by the head in the direction toward the head and by fetters in the direction away from the head. The fetters engage the clevis in an interference fit. The fetters are angulated such that the fetter tip is directed toward the head to preferentially favor insertion and resist removal.

Abstract: A spherical clevis assembly constructed as a generally U-shaped member having two generally parallel opposing arms and a base. Two opposing inwardly disposed mounting members each having a spherical portion are situated in a respective aperture of the respective arm of the U-shaped member. Each such aperture has a sidewall-defined entry of a diameter less than an adjacent curvature of the spherical portion of the mounting member to thereby permit the spherical portion to ride upon the sidewall-defined entry and be movable in axes in accord with the adjacent curvature of the spherical portion. A pin member extends between the mounting members to receive connected components whose mounting aperture surrounds the pin member as conventionally accomplished. Since each end of the pin member is situated within a respective mounting member, the arc movement and subsequent multiplanar movements translate to the pin member.

Abstract: A clevis pin joins a thrust link to a support in an aircraft engine thrust mount. The pin includes a shank having a semicircular section for carrying in shear thrust load between the link and support. A head is disposed at one end of the shank, and a tip is disposed at an opposite end of the shank. In a preferred embodiment, a pair of the pins are nested together for collectively effecting a circular cross sectional area for carrying the thrust load in shear therethrough.

Abstract: A retrofit roof tie down that helps prevent the roof from separating from the gable end wall, having a fork and yoke to accommodate different roof pitches. The forks attach to pipe that holds down the roofing material and roof sheathing. A plate attaches to the gable wall securing the outside sheathing to the underlying rafter. A bolt fastens the yoke and plate together through the roof and an eye nut secures everything together. A cargo strap secures the eye to the ground.

Abstract: An adjustable tilting bracket for concrete finishing tools include a base plate, with an elongated slot in the bottom thereof, the slot being arranged to straddle a reinforcing rib on the tool. A yoke is pivotally mounted on the base plate and includes a cylindrical passageway in which a handle receiving member is located. A guide slot is formed in an upper arcuate portion of the yoke and cooperates with a stop member protruding from the handle receiving member to allow the handle receiving member to traverse an angle of about 180°, say from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock, within the yoke. An actuating rod is pivotally mounted between the base plate and a caming ring secured to the forward end of the handle receiving member so that the base plate and a leveling/finishing tool secured thereto will pivot about an axis parallel to the tool's receiving slot.

Abstract: In a connection between a first component having a U-shaped fork with two essentially parallel spaced legs having recesses formed therein and a second component having a portion disposed between the legs and a bolt extending into the recesses, the ends of the bolt are engaged in the recesses by spring clamps which hold the bolt in firm contact with wall portions of the recesses so as to provide for a play-free pivot connection between the two components.

Abstract: An implement-positioning apparatus used on an implement-towing vehicle such as a tractor includes a draft arm, a lift link, and a mechanism coupling the arm and the link together. The mechanism selectively permits floating arm movement (and therefore floating implement movement) relative to the link. In the improvement, the mechanism includes a clevis-like attachment member fixed on the link and having two arms, each with a slot extending therealong. A pivot-mounted selection member is coupled to the attachment member by a pin through the slots and moves between a first position engaging the attachment member and a second position away from the attachment member. When the selection member is in the second position, the pin is free to move along the slots and thereby permit the draft arm and the implement coupled thereto to "float" and, within limits set by the length of the slots, seek its own elevation under the urging of external forces.

Abstract: A structural interlock (40) for inhibiting relative rotation between mating elements (20, 42) characterized by a plurality of grooves (50) being formed in one of the mating elements, and a mechanism (60) for producing a nominal contact pressure on the contact area (A.sub.1 thru A.sub.8) between the mating element, which contact pressure elastically deforms the other of the mating elements into the grooves (50), and is less than the material yield strength of either of the mating elements. In the preferred embodiment, the grooves (50) are radially oriented and an applied compressive load produces a nominal contact pressure which is about 80% of the material yield strength.

Abstract: A multi-position fixture assembly comprising a captive body having a threaded end unitary with an enlarged end. The threaded end is adapted to threadably attach to an object to be lifted. The enlarged end of the captive body includes a swivel cavity and external hex head. The swivel cavity has a generally flat bottom and a generally cylindrical side wall. The hex head is easily engaged by a conventional wrench to torque the fixture to a workpiece. The cylindrical side wall of the swivel cavity includes an internally threaded portion which is opposed from the bottom. A hoist head with a flanged end and an opposed free end is assembled into the swivel cavity of the enlarged end of the captive body by means of an externally threaded retainer ring. The retainer does not bear on the flanged end so the flanged end is retained for free rotation inside the swivel cavity. Thusly retained, it is free to swivel through a 360 degree arc. A lifting loop is mounted to the free end of the hoist head.

Abstract: A hoist assembly having a swiveling head with a pivoting shackle. A lift swivel is captured by a housing and is rotatable relative to the housing. A shackle assembly including a hoist ring is fastened to the lift swivel. A lift bolt is threaded into the housing opposite the shackle assembly. The lift bolt includes an axially extending shaft for threading into a corresponding hole in a structure to be lifted. The end of the shaft in the hole is expandable to lock the shaft in the structure hole. A retainer such as a snap ring, or a jam ring and setscrews may be provided to securely lock the lift bolt to the housing. The lift bolt is threaded into the housing by a tool extending through the lift swivel or from the opposite end.

Abstract: A hoist swivel shackle assembly used with others to hoist heavy objects such as dies and molds. The shackle includes a "U" shaped shackle member pivotal on a swivel body which is rotatable about an orthogonal axis on a base. Long term distortion of the shackle member is minimized by flanges on the ends of the legs of the shackle that slidably engage side bosses on the swivel body to absorb outward loading on the shackle. The shackle is pivoted to the swivel body member by a pair of pins with annular recesses, fixed in a pair diametrally opposite pin receiving bores in the swivel body member. These pins are held in the swivel body member by pressing a softened material into threaded bosses in the swivel body forcing it around the pins and into their recesses. Overloading the swivel shackle assemblies is minimized by an indicator that tells the operator when he has exceeded the safety angle of the shackle member.

Abstract: A coupler that provides a selectively releasable connection between first and second relatively movable members. Such a coupler has a receiver that is secured to the first relatively movable member. The receiver is bifurcated to present a gudgeon having laterally spaced, generally parallel, side walls. A socket is located in each side wall to be disposed in spaced opposition. Each socket has guide surfaces that flare outwardly from a first race to terminate in an entrance. The second relatively movable member presents a transversely oriented trunnion. The trunnion has bearing surfaces that are selectively insertable within the opposed sockets operatively to engage said first races. A generally U-shaped locking verification clip has a base wall and laterally spaced first and second side walls. A pair of pedestals extend from the base wall in laterally spaced, substantially parallel, disposition between the side walls. Each pedestal terminates in a second race.

Abstract: In the case of a connecting device having a connecting part (1) and a fastening part (3), the two abovementioned parts are connected to each other with the aid of a clamping spring (5) to form a non-releasable, preassembled unit. In order to ensure that the two parts are held together securely, the clamping spring partially encloses a pivot section (2) of the connecting part (1) and is supported, by way of the ends of two retaining legs (7, 8), against stops (9, 10) formed by the front sides of a groove (4).

Abstract: A foldable rod assembly includes first and second rods of predetermined dimensions and having connecting ends with pivot holes, and a coupler unit for coupling pivotally the connecting ends. The coupler unit includes two elongate plates respectively having right and left longitudinal sides, upper and lower transverse sides, and upper and lower pivot holes disposed in symmetry to a middle line between the transverse sides. A blocking member extends transversely from the right longitudinal side proximate to the upper transverse side. Two protrusions extend from the left longitudinal side parallel to the blocking members respectively and proximate to the transverse sides.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clevis of the type used with a digging bucket. The clevis is of the type having a pivot pin and a pin locking assembly. In the improvement, the pivot pin is cylindrical, has first and second opposing ends and at least one hole traversing the pin diameter. A first boss is affixed on the clevis around the first end and such boss has a plurality of key slots formed therein. A retaining ring is seated in each of the key slots and a first retaining pin extends through the hole and the retaining rings. Most preferably, the clevis has another boss at the pivot pin second end and another retaining pin extends through the pivot pin second end. A new method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement (60) for coupling a control rod (38) to a stationary swashplate member (32) of a helicopter swashplate assembly (30) wherein the mounting arrangement (60) is characterized by a specially configured stationary swashplate member (32) and a trunnion fitting (62) for mounting in combination therewith. More specifically, the stationary swashplate member (32) includes a horizontal web (74) disposed between an inner ring segment (72.sub.IR) and an outer ring segment (72.sub.OR), wherein the horizontal web (74) includes an aperture (78) and defines a mounting surface (74.sub.S). The trunnion fitting (62) includes a base (64) defining a mounting surface (64.sub.S) and a pair of mounting ears (66) having aligned apertures (66.sub.O). The mounting surface (64.sub.S) of the trunnion fitting (62) engages the mounting surface (74.sub.S) of the horizontal web (74) such that the mounting ears (66) are disposed through the aperture (78) of the horizontal web (74).

Abstract: A clamp assembly including a flexible restraining element having a first end and a second end, the flexible restraining element receivable about an irregularly-shaped item carried upon a work surface, a brace for engaging the first end of the flexible restraining element to the work surface and a coupler for engaging the second end of the flexible restraining element to the work surface and for adjusting the flexible restraining element about the irregularly-shaped item for clamping the irregularly-shaped item to the work surface.

Abstract: A hoist device for fixed engagement to a threaded bore on an outer surface of a load member is provided. The hoist device comprises a load engaging stud with a force supporting head, a cylindrical body portion with a lower annular bearing shoulder and a threaded shank depending from the annular shoulder of the body portion. A base member having a body portion with a central passage through the base member and allowing a free swivel engagement of the base member with the load engaging stud is provided. The central passage of the base member, having an upper recess for capturing the force supporting head and an upper annular shoulder for transmitting a force from the base member to the supporting head when the base member is pulled from the load member is also provided. A hoist ring is secured between the support member and the base member while allowing the base member to swivel around the stud. A slot in one of the members captures the hoist ring while allowing the hoist ring to pivot in the slot.

Abstract: A hoist device designed to fixedly engage a threaded bore on the outer surface of a load number as a die. The hoist device includes a low engaging stud having a threaded shank depending from an annular shoulder of the body portion of the stud, a base member having a body portion which supports the low engaging stud and allows for a free swivel engagement of the base member with the stud when the stud is fixed to the load member, a hoist ring which is pivotly connected to the base member.

Abstract: A base block for use in a system of onsite construction of a tower, comprising a floor, having predetermined dimensions defining a periphery. A perimeter wall is sealingly attached, extending upwardly a predetermined distance around the periphery of the floor so that an enclosed ballast reservoir is formed. Tower connectors are rigidly affixed to the base blocks at predetermined positions for mating removable engagement with the tower.

Abstract: An improved joint bushing device includes a pair of outer pins and a pair of inner pins symmetrically disposed on a pair of walls and a pair of primary yoke members having a pair of downward grooves and yoke apertures for effectively assembling with a bridge member having a pair of bridge apertures and the pair of primary yoke members.

Abstract: A load limited connector that is calibrated to fail at a predetermined approximate tensile load. The connector includes a main body, within which a pin chamber is received, and a secondary body having a shaft that is releasably secured within the pin chamber. At least one breakaway pin, positioned in a pin passageway passing through the pin chamber and into the main body, secures the pin chamber within the main body. When the connector is subjected to tensile loading that exceeds the yielding point of the breakaway pin, failure of the pin occurs resulting in separation of the main body from the secondary body. A pair of torsion pins extend through the pin chamber into the main body to prevent rotation of the pin chamber relative to the main body.

Abstract: A releasable connecting pin for a shackle or the like comprises a pin (45) having a cylindrical body (46) with a head (47) at one end and a boss (48) at the other end. The boss comprises a cylindrical neck (49) and spaced radially extending projections (50a, 50b, 50c) in the form of a male coupling element. A female coupling element comprises apertured flange plates (51, 52) having apertures (53) of a shape complementary to the cross sectional shape of the boss (48) through the projections (50a, 50b, 50c) to permit the flange plates (51, 52) to slide over the boss (48). One flange plate (51) is rotatable about the neck (49) to misalign the boss projections (50a, 50b, 50c) with corresponding notches in the aperture (53) to engage the flange plate (51) behind the boss (48). Set screws 58 extend through aligned apertures (54, 55) in the flange plates (51, 52) to prevent relative rotation and disengagement from the boss (48).

Abstract: An apparatus such as a digging bucket has a clevis device pivotably connected thereto by a pin held in place by a pin-retaining structure. The clevis includes a plurality of arcuate, lip-like, outwardly-radially-projecting first retention members and the structure includes a cap portion having a plurality of arcuate, lip-like, inwardly-radially-projecting second retention members. Each second retention member engages and "locks" to a separate first retention member. The cap portion, which interferes with free axial travel of the pin, is well secured so that the pin is retained in engagement with the clevis without welding the pin. Avoiding pin welding permits using a substantially-harder pin, resulting in significantly better wear characteristics. A new method for retaining a pin is also disclosed.

Abstract: A quick release mechanism includes a cylindrical rod having two opposed ends and an intermediate portion formed with a diametrically extending screw hole. A mounting shaft has first and second threaded ends. A locking nut is connected to the second threaded end of the mounting shaft. A manually operated lever has an end portion and a pair of spaced lugs which extend longitudinally from the end portion and which are formed with aligned eccentric holes that receive respectively the opposed ends of the cylindrical rod therein. Each of the lugs has a cam edge. A pressing member has a concave surface in contact with the cam edges of the manually operated lever and a generally U-shaped connecting member which has two distal ends extending integrally from the surface of the pressing member. The connecting member and the pressing member cooperatively define therebetween an oblong receiving space for receiving the cylindrical rod therein.

Abstract: Fitting (1) for forming guard rails of posts or for anchoring guard elements with elongated guard elements, removably mounted in the fittings, such as boards, pipes, aluminum profiles or the like, or guard elements made as protective nets. The fitting (1) comprises an upper (2) and a lower (6) separate main component supporting individual guard elements. The ends (12, 34) of the components (2, 6) facing each other are each provided with a laterally extending lug (14, 36). The lugs are pivotably joined to each other and a clevis is pivotably mounted about the lugs (14, 36) and is provided with an anchoring pin (26) disposed essentially perpendicular to the pivot axis of the lugs.

Abstract: A link is formed by forming a bubble between the longitudinal side edges of the link extending from the forward end of the link to a location spaced from the rearward end of the link so as to form laterally spaced upwardly extending side walls proximate the forward end of the piece spaced inboard from the respective longitudinal side edges of the link, forming the rearward end of the link into a curl to form a first bearing surface defining the rearward pivot axis, bending the longitudinal side edges of the piece upwardly to form an edge flange positioned proximate the forward end of the link outboard of each side wall, removing the bubble proximate the forward end of the link while leaving the side walls intact so as to form the clevis configuration at the forward end of the link, and forming aligned holes in each edge flange and its associated side wall to form a second bearing surface defining the forward pivot axis.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus used for improving the fastening of a mounting projection between proximal and distal flanges of a clevis. The proximal flange of the clevis has a hole, an inner side facing the distal flange, and an outer side. The clamping apparatus includes a threaded clamping plug sized to fit in the hole in the proximal flange and to abut the mounting projection when the clamping plug is in the hole in the proximal flange and the mounting projection is between the two flanges. Another embodiment is an apparatus for fastening a mounting projection to a structure. The fastening apparatus includes a clevis attached to the structure, the clevis having a proximal flange and a distal flange. The proximal and distal flanges each have a hole, an inner side, and an outer side.

Abstract: An assembly of reinforced hollow beams comprises a connection member and an assembly element (8) adapted to be inserted coaxially and then fixed within a stiffening core (2) of a first hollow beam (1) by a suitable immobilization member (10). A positioning member (5) is introduced through one of the surfaces of a second hollow beam (1) so as to open within the interior of the stiffening core (2) of the second hollow beam and to be immobilized within this core (2) by a suitable second immobilization member (6). The positioning member (5) is fixed to the assembly member (8) by a cross member (7) secured on the positioning member (5). The assembly is useful in providing supporting or self-supporting frameworks for added or integrated constructions.

Abstract: A linear in-line safety shackle device includes a first connecting member engaging a first cable, a second connecting member engaging a second cable, and a device for releasibly securing the first connecting member with the second connecting member. Further provided is at least one safety cable which prevents premature complete separation of the first connecting member from the second connecting member.

Abstract: A rotary latch is disclosed, including a hollow, cylindrical outer member and a concentrically arranged inner rotor. The rotor is rotatable within the outer cylindrical member. The outer cylindrical member includes a pair of aligned openings at a cylinder first end facing a latch pin. The rotor includes a pair of aligned slots at a rotor first end facing the latch pin. Slot extensions are provided in the rotor, the slot extensions extending generally perpendicularly to the slots and generally parallel to the rotor first end. In a first position, the outer cylindrical member openings and the rotor slots are aligned to allow receipt of the latch pin. In a second position, the openings and the slot extensions are aligned thereby engaging the latch pin within a closed area defined by the rotor slot extensions and the outer cylinder openings.

Abstract: The present invention is an attachment mechanism with a positive lock to attach two components together in a confined and blind area. The attachment mechanism, attached to a first component, has in one embodiment, a clevis, while the second component has a knuckle to fit into the clevis and is to be pinned through a passageway through the clevis locking the second component. A U-shaped bracket adjacent to the clevis has sidewalls, the sidewalls having a passageway that aligns with a pin passageway, the pin is locked by inserting a tab lock through the pin and the U-shaped bracket.

Abstract: A shifter for a vehicle transmission includes a base having a pair of parallel flanges, and a shift stick having a structure adapted to fit between the flanges. The flanges and the structure include apertures that can be co-axially aligned such that pivot pins can be extended through the flanges into the structure to thus form a low friction bearing. Specifically, the pivot pins include a shaft section with an end adapted to snap-lock into the structure and further include a non-uniform surface with ribs that non-rotatably frictionally engage the structure when extended into the apertures in the structure. The pivot pins further include a head adapted to rotatably engage the apertures in the flanges, the head and the flange apertures forming a low friction bearing arrangement for supporting the shift stick on the shifter base. The pivot pins are preferably made from a lubricous polymeric material such as acetal.

Abstract: A screen wiper, especially a motor vehicle windshield wiper, comprises a first element having a U-shaped cross section and a second element received in the U-shaped cross section of the first element, together with an insert piece which is interposed between the first and second elements. The insert piece has side walls which are formed with annular locating bushes. One of the two elements between which the insert piece is interposed has a hole formed through its side walls, this hole being open to a terminal edge of the side wall through an aperture or slot.

Abstract: A stamped link and a method of forming the link. The link is a clevis link formed of a single piece of sheet metal and includes a generally planar main body portion, a curl portion proximate the rearward end of the link forming a first bearing surface defining a rearward pivot axis, longitudinal edge flange portions upstanding from the main body portion, side wall portions upstanding from the main body portion proximate the forward end of the link inboard of each edge flange portion and each having an upper edge generally at the level of the upper edge of the associated edge flange, a central ridge upstanding from the main body portion between the ends of the link and blending at its forward end in the side walls, and aligned apertures in each edge flange and its associated side wall proximate the forward end of the link forming a second bearing surface defining a forward pivot axis.

Abstract: A hoist ring assembly where the mating parts on the hoist ring member and the retainer member are formed by forging and are assembled in the as forged condition.

Abstract: A pivoting joint assembly that includes a first portion formed with a first aperture and a second portion formed with a second aperture, the first and second apertures being alignable. A recess is formed about the second aperture. There is a shaft insertable through the first and second apertures. A bearing surface is formed adjacent one end of the shaft and a retaining member is releasably mountable to the other end of the shaft. A spacing member is insertable between the first and second portions to separate the portions to an extent such that the bearing surface of the shaft engages and retains the first portion on the shaft and the retaining member mounted to the shaft is positioned within the recess of the second portion to define a second bearing surface that engages and retains the second portion on the shaft. The first and second portions are releasably and rotatably locked together for rotation with respect to each other about an axis defined by the shaft.

Abstract: A portable roof and tower system of the type for building, disassembling, moving and reassembling at an intended site a covered stage from component pieces includes a plurality of movable pairs of base blocks positionable at predetermined regular spaced apart locations at the intended site. A plurality of pedestal pairs are removably fastened to each of the base block pairs at close tolerance adjustable spaced apart locations. A plurality of tower section pairs are removably fastened to and vertically extend upwardly from the plurality of base pedestal pairs. A plurality of pairs of head block sections are removably fastened at tops of the plurality of tower section pairs. A roof assembly comprising a plurality of roof trusses is constructed on-site at platform level between the plurality of opposed pairs of the towers. The roof trusses are aligned between opposed pairs of the towers and are lifted via a plurality of cable winches upwardly.

Abstract: A children's play structure includes a hinged frame structure having mounted thereon a plurality of panels depicting murals or scenes. The hinged frame structure which is comprised of a plurality of hinging sections and which is of lightweight, simple and economical construction is provided with substantial rigidity by corner structures which include hinging apparatus at the upper and lower ends of vertical tubes to permit pivoting rotation of the corner structure relative to one but not the other of a pair of frame sections coupled thereby. Each of the upper and lower hinging apparatus includes a clevis and a lever releasably coupled to the horizontal tubes of the adjacent frame sections by plugs with resilient release tabs. The clevis and lever have interleaved legs which receive a shaft and an opposite cap within apertures therein to permit pivoting rotation between the lever and the clevis while at the same time providing substantial resistance to unwanted vertical flexure.

Abstract: A connector is provided assembly for a north-south transaxle having a case and a solenoid assembly. The connector assembly includes a connector connected to a source of power and extending through an aperture in the case. The connector assembly also includes a structure for retaining the connector to the case to allow the solenoid assembly to be removed and installed without disturbing the connector.

Abstract: The present invention is a hoist ring provided with a central screw having a screw head at one end and a threaded shank at an opposite end. A washer is provided between the screw head and a lower bushing, with the lower bushing being secured on the screw with a self-lock retaining ring which inserts into a lower recess provided in the lower bushing. The self-lock retaining ring is provided with teeth for gripping the threaded shank. An upward oriented sleeve provided on the lower bushing extends upward to the washer. A body rotatably mounts around the sleeve by means of an axial bore provided in the body. A bail pivotally mounts to the body on an axis transverse to an axis of the lower bushing by means of shoulder pins which insert into horizontal bores of the body and which are secured therein by roll pins. The roll pins insert through vertical bores in the body and through aligned holes in the shoulder pins and are held in place by the washer and lower bushing.

Abstract: A large umbrella includes a plurality of ribs and stretchers and a connecting piece mounted to a mediate section of each rib for connecting the rib and associated stretcher. The connecting piece is substantially U-shaped and has a base section with two ends and a lateral wall extending from each end of the base section. A protrusion projects from an inner side of each lateral wall to form a pair of aligned protrusions adjacent to the base section for securely engaging with the rib. A pair of aligned holes are formed in the lateral walls adjacent to the distal ends of the lateral walls for allowing riveting of the stretcher.

Abstract: A balustrade is proposed wherein a hinge device (66) connects each baluster (56) to the rail (55) in such manner as to permit limited pivotal and translational movement therebetween. The hinge device (66) comprises a flat spring of generally J-shape the elongate body (67) of the spring being secured to the rail and the curved end (68) of the spring being secured to the baluster. An inflexible plate (70) overlies the body (67) to restrain the same against movement. Opening of the curved end (68) permits relative pivotal and translational motion between the baluster (56) and rail (55). The arrangement offers advantages in collapse of the balustrade for transportation purposes and also permits of adjustment of the angle between the rail and balusters to accommodate facture and other tolerances.

Abstract: A bearing fitting for attaching a swing device to the crossbar of a play gym includes an axle for mounting to the crossbar, a hook including a shank, a closed loop at one end of the shank encircling the axle and an open loop at the opposite end of the shank for engaging through an eye of the swinging device. A deformable resilient cover is engaged on the hook. The cover has a pair of closely spaced apart side walls, a top wall connecting the side walls, a hole in the top wall and a large bottom opening into the space between the walls. The cover is dimensioned for engagement on the hook so that the cover snugly surrounds the open loop of the hook with the hook shank extending out through the hole in the top wall.

Abstract: For an articulation of a vibration damper for a washing machine the vibration damper has an articulated bush supported in a bearing. The latter has cheeks accommodating between them the articulated bush and having inlets for a bearing body leading to a bearing opening. The bearing body is retained in the bearing openings by means of an elastic locking mechanism in the direction of the inlets.

Abstract: A connector (10, 110) for joining a plurality of elements (15, 20; 115, 120) having attachment apertures (19, 21; 119, 121) therein including, a pin (25; 125, 125') having a radially extending head (27; 127) and a shank (26; 126, 126') extending axially from the head and having a tapering outer surface (29; 129, 129') over at least a portion of the axial extent thereof, a sleeve (35, 135) insertable in the attachment apertures and having a tapering inner surface (38; 138, 138') over at least a portion of the axial extent thereof for engaging the tapering outer surface of the pin, a discontinuity (37, 137) in the sleeve extending at least a portion of the axial extent thereof, and fastener (45, 50; 145, 150) for axially displacing the sleeve relative to the pin selectively to expand and to permit reduction in the diameter of at least a portion of the outer surface of the sleeve.

Abstract: A self aligning joint and linkages employing the self aligning joint. The joint includes a stem; a clevis mounted for rotation on one end of the stem and defining a pair of spaced arms; a stud having a circumferential groove proximate one end thereof; a body member positioned between the clevis arms and defining a socket mounting the one end of the stud for rotation about the axis of the stud; and an axle pin mounted at opposite ends in the clevis arm, passing through the body member to mount the body member for angulation about the pin axis, and including an intermediate portion positioned in the stud groove to preclude axial displacement of the stud out of the socket.

Abstract: A shift lever mechanism for an engine starter for translating axial movement of the plunger of a starter solenoid into axial movement of a starter drive pinion. The shift lever mechanism has a retainer that has two axially extending spaced arms. Each arm has an opening that is defined by a circular portion and a radially extending slot. A shut lever is pivotally supported by the retainer. The shift lever has opposed bosses that are respectively located in the openings in the arms. The bosses have radially extending ribs that are located in the slots. The slots and ribs allow the shift lever to be assembled to the retainer in only one proper orientation of the shift lever relative to the retainer.

Abstract: A clevis assembly including a clevis body, a clevis loop pivotally mounted on the clevis body, a collar, a fastener, and a set screw assembly. The collar is externally threaded and threads into a counterbore opening in the lower end of the clevis body. The fastener has a circular head portion which is journalled in a bore in the clevis body with the shank portion of the fastener passing downwardly through the collar. A set screw assembly is positioned in a transverse bore in the clevis body extending between the outer periphery of the clevis body and the bore in which the head of the fastener is journalled so that tightening of the set screw assembly engages the head of the fastener to lock the fastener relative to the clevis body and loosening of the set screw assembly allows relative rotational movement between the fastener and the clevis body.

Abstract: A golf trolley includes a stationary tube and a push tube which has one end connected pivotally to the stationary tube. A locking device includes an engaging bolt provided on the stationary tube and a lock casing which is provided on the push tube and which has a blind bore to receive the engaging bolt therein. A press member extends through the lock casing. When the push tube is pivoted relative to the stationary tube so as to place the push tube in a substantially parallel position with respect to the stationary tube, the engaging bolt extends into the blind bore of the lock casing, and the press member locks the engaging bolt in the blind bore of the lock casing.