Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
403408100 | HAVING A JOINING PIECE EXTENDING THROUGH ALIGNED OPENINGS IN PLURAL MEMBERS | 37 |
20080260457 | Lever-Fitting Type Connector - A lever insertion hole ( | 10-23-2008 |
20080298889 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR JOINING BRITTLE MATERIAL PIECES - A system and method for joining together a pair of brittle material pieces, such as controlled expansion ceramic pieces, involves using a threaded plug joined to a first brittle material piece, to secure a threaded fastener passing through part of the second brittle material piece, thus joining together the brittle material pieces. The threaded plug may be inserted in a plug-receiving hole that may be substantially perpendicular to a fastener-receiving hole in the first brittle material piece. One or both of the plug and the plug-receiving hole may be conical, to facilitate fitting the plug into the plug-receiving hole. The plug may be secured to the first brittle piece by soldering. The system and method provides a secure way of threadedly joining together a pair of brittle material parts, without use of possibly contaminating adhesives, and without a need to put threads on the actual brittle material itself. | 12-04-2008 |
20080298890 | Interior part mounting clip - According to one embodiment of the invention, there is provided an interior part mounting clip for mounting an interior part on a panel member including: a pin portion having a smaller external diameter than the internal diameter of a mounting hole formed in a frame-shaped mounting seat formed on the interior part and inserted into and made movable in the mounting hole; a head portion formed at one end of the pin portion and engaging with the mounting seat; and a stem portion formed at the other end of the pin portion and engaging with an engaging hole formed in the panel member. The head portion includes at least three protrusions protruding radially outward of the pin portion, and an outer frame mounted in a manner to be elastically displaced relative to the pin portion through a plurality of elastic portions extending radially outward from the portions of the pin portion between the protrusions. The outer circumference of the outer frame abuts against the inner circumference of the frame-shaped mounting seat and engages with the circumferential edge of the mounting hole. | 12-04-2008 |
20080304906 | Creep and Corrosion Mitigating Inserts for Bolted Joints - A system for clamping a first member to a second member is disclosed in which an insert is coupled to the first member. The insert is made of a different material than the first member and has a cylindrical through hole with its centerline roughly parallel to the insert's axis. The exterior surface of the insert is roughly cylindrical along the length of the insert except near one or both ends of the insert where the outside diameter increases monotonically in the direction of one or each end of the insert. A bolt passes through the insert coupling with threads disposed in the second member. By making the insert of a material not susceptible to creep, the attachment point is not impaired if the first member suffers from creep. The bolt comes in contact with the insert and not the first member, thereby mitigating corrosion by galvanic action. | 12-11-2008 |
20080304907 | FASTENING APPARATUS WITH TOLERANCE EQUALIZATIONA - Fastening apparatus for fastening a component B to a component A with automatic equalization of tolerances in the separation distance between the component B and the component A, comprising a receiving element and an adjustment element, which can be screwed to the receiving element via a first thread pairing of a first thread direction, and a fastening screw, which can be screwed into the receiving element via a second thread pairing of an opposite thread direction and can be connected with the adjustment element via a detachable drag connection, in order to also turn the adjustment element when the fastening screw is turned and to thereby move for the purpose of tolerance equalization in line with component B, while the receiving element below a flange has at least one radially projecting holding projection so that the receiving element can be immobilized through positive and/or frictional holding of the component A between the flange and the at least one holding projection on the component A. | 12-11-2008 |
20090067921 | FASTENING DEVICE - A fastening device, including: a sleeve | 03-12-2009 |
20090097913 | SPACING RIVET, RIVETED JOINT AND METHOD FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - A riveted joint between two sheet-metal components spaced at a certain distance by means of a spacing rivet is described. The spacing rivet is immobilized on the one sheet-metal component by a flange and a first upset ridge and on the other sheet-metal component by a shoulder and a second upset ridge. A spacing section of the spacing rivet extends between the first upset ridge and the shoulder in order to keep the two sheet-metal components at a certain distance from each other. A spacing rivet and a method for producing this type of riveted joint are also described. | 04-16-2009 |
20090110479 | FULLY CONTAINED RETENTION PIN FOR A TURBINE NOZZLE - A retention pin for fastening retaining lugs of an outer sidewall, of a turbine nozzle, within a groove between a forward land and an aft land of a retaining ring. The retention pins fit through coaxial holes in the lug and the lands, securing the radial and circumferential location of the nozzles as well as allowing transitional motion. While maintaining limited contact with both the nozzles and the retaining ring they significantly reduce conductive heat transfer from the nozzle to the retaining ring. By positioning the nozzles, they also set the desired nozzle throat areas for targeted turbine performance. The pins have been designed such that the nozzle cannot disengage within the assembly due to the pin backing out of its nominal axial position, and the pin will not fail due to low cycle fatigue, creep, or yielding, all of which prevent nozzle fallout. | 04-30-2009 |
20090136294 | Multi-Piece Fastener with Self-Indexing Nut - According to a preferred embodiment, a multi-piece fastener with self-indexing nut is disclosed. The multi-piece fastener is designed for use in low clearance areas such as aircraft wing side-of-body joint locations. The multi-piece fastener comprises a stud comprising an elongated part extending between a first end face and a second end face, a threaded head fastener, a threaded tail fastener, and a wrenching feature. A self-indexing feature is provided on the stud and head fastener which allows automatic orientation of the head fastener with respect to the stud. | 05-28-2009 |
20090220299 | Board fixing module - The present invention discloses a board fixing module for fixing a board to a base body. The board fixing module includes: a fixing element embedded into the base body, a bottom portion passed through the board and a latch element latched with the fixing element, and a passing rod passed into the latch element for maintaining the latch condition of the latch element and the fixing element. The invention is characterized in that users simply need to press the passing rod inward to release the latch condition of the latch element and the fixing element in order to separate the board from the base body, and thus the invention achieves the effect of a convenient installation or dismount. | 09-03-2009 |
20090269132 | Drill guide - A method of joining together a first and second workpieces. The method comprises; drilling a first hole at least partially through the first workpiece with a drill bit oriented in a first direction; drilling a second hole at least partially through the first workpiece with a drill bit oriented in a second direction which is not parallel with the first direction, the drill bit passing through the first workpiece into a side of the first hole; inserting a fastener through the second workpiece and into the first hole; inserting an anchor into the first hole via the second hole; and securing the fastener within the first hole with the anchor. The invention also relates to a drill guide for use in such a method. | 10-29-2009 |
20090269133 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR GRAPPLING LINKS - A locking device, in particular for a link of a grappler, comprises a movable pin provided with at least one groove, a locking plate to engage the groove and a holding element to hold the locking plate in the groove, wherein the engagement of the locking plate into the groove locks the pin. The invention also relates to a linking device comprising the locking device of the first aspect and a frame having spaced apart bushings to receive the pin. The invention further relates to a method of a method of locking a link of a grappler comprising the steps of providing a frame having spaced apart bushings, wherein at least one of the bushings carries a locking plate, threading a pin having a groove through the spaced apart bushings and engaging the locking plate into the groove. | 10-29-2009 |
20090285628 | Motorcycle floorboard mounting system and apparatus - A coupler for removeably attaching a motorcycle foot platform to a motorcycle is provided. The coupler includes a mounting surface that is positionable directly adjacent to the motorcycle and a coupling surface located opposite the mounting surface. The coupling surface includes a first pin bore that is offset from a longitudinal axis of the coupler, and the first pin bore is sized to receive a motorcycle foot platform pin. The coupler also includes a mounting aperture extending through the coupler, the mounting aperture sized to receive a fastener that removeably couples the coupler to the motorcycle, and a foot platform aperture that extends through the coupler, the foot platform aperture located adjacent to the pin bore, and sized to receive a fastener that removeably couples the motorcycle foot platform to the coupler. | 11-19-2009 |
20100008716 | Tightening structure using high-strength self-forming screws - The present invention provides a tightening structure with which a reduction in processing steps is achieved without modifying the shape of a partner member an improvements in bolt strength and fatigue strength are achieved, and with which the fitting length of a thread ridge is not altered greatly in comparison with a conventional tightening structure such that a size reduction can be achieved, thereby contributing greatly to a reduction in the weight of a vehicle. | 01-14-2010 |
20100021231 | ARRANGEMENT HAVING A HOLLOW PANEL AND A JOINT FITTING - The invention relates to an arrangement ( | 01-28-2010 |
20100047014 | Method for anchoring a fastening element to a steel member - A method for anchoring a fastening element to a flat steel member, in which the fastening element is driven into a blind hole previously drilled in the steel member is disclosed. Initially, in a first step of the method, a metal disk is adhesively bonded to the steel member. In a subsequent second step, a blind hole is drilled into the stack formed by the metal disk and the steel member and, in a subsequent third step, the fastening element is driven into the pre-drilled blind hole in the stack using a hand-held drive-in tool. | 02-25-2010 |
20100054856 | Composite Tie Rod and Method for Making the Same - A composite tie rod comprises an open lattice body formed of interlaced filaments held in a solid matrix. A pair of composite fittings bonded to the ends of the body rigidly connect rod ends with the body. The rod ends form attachment points on the tie rod | 03-04-2010 |
20100074683 | JOINT AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING MEMBERS END TO END - A joint and method for connecting elongated members end to end in which outer sleeves are anchored in blind holes extending in from each end face and a threaded rod is advanced into threaded nut receptacles affixed to the inside end of each sleeve to draw the end faces into abutment. | 03-25-2010 |
20100135721 | Snap Fastener - A snap fastener which secures a first thin wall with a through-opening. A base part includes a plate which overlaps the longitudinal edges of the through-opening. A head part is provided as a housing with fastening projections such as fastening cams or leaf spring devices having flexible fastening surfaces. The housing is snapped into the through-opening so that it grips only the first thin wall. Unlocking devices are provided in the housing, via which the push elements can be pulled back into the housing from the front, and the housing can be disengaged from the other thin wall (e.g., a wall support). The dimensions between (1) the holding area of the fastening projections and the push members, and (2) the supporting plane of the base part are selected in such a way that, when the push elements are pulled back, the fastening projections lie on the front panel with clearance. | 06-03-2010 |
20100215429 | Trailer/Dolly ABS System Module - An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle. | 08-26-2010 |
20100215430 | COUPLING ASSEMBLY FOR CONNECTION TO A HOSE - A coupling assembly includes a fitting having a wall presenting an inner surface, surrounding a lumen, and an outer surface, opposing the inner surface. A barb extends radially away from the outer surface of the wall to a peak. A seal circumferentially surrounds the outer surface of the wall and is spaced from the peak of the barb. A hose presents an initial outer diameter. The hose extends over each of the seal and the barb such that the hose is deformed at the barb to present a displaced outer diameter that is greater than the initial outer diameter of the hose. A cage is spaced at least a distance from the peak of the barb and radially compresses the exterior surface of the hose and the seal to form an interference fit between each of the hose, the barb, and the cage. | 08-26-2010 |
20100266336 | GOOSENECK TRAILER LOCK - A gooseneck trailer lock is provided including a body having a coupler engaging portion and a trailer frame engaging portion. A lock secures the body to the trailer. | 10-21-2010 |
20100272508 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF COMPRESSIBLY SECURING A STACKED ASSEMBLY OF CREEP-SUSCEPTIBLE COMPONENTS - An apparatus and method are disclosed for compressibly securing together a plurality of components, wherein some of the components may include plastic or other materials susceptible to creep. The apparatus includes a plurality of stackable compression limiters configured to engage axially end to end in tandem and in some aspects to lockably engage. Each stackable compression limiter includes an elongated sleeve member configured to limit the maximum compressive force applied to its associated component, where different components in the stacked assembly may be configured for different maximum compressive forces. | 10-28-2010 |
20100284738 | Connection devices - A connection device, unit incorporating a connection device, method of connecting a unit to a pipe, method of using a connection device and method of passing a device along a pipeline are provided. | 11-11-2010 |
20100329780 | BUSHING AND COUPLING SYSTEM - A bushing includes a base portion having a central axis, a substantially circular aperture extending through the base portion along the central axis, and a plurality of tapered fingers integral with and protruding from the base portion. Each of the tapered fingers are configured to deflect from a first position in which a bolt or similar fastener may pass through the bushing to a second position in which the bushing constricts or clamps down around the bolt. A coupling system and method for rigidly securing two or more components together using one or more bushings is also provided. | 12-30-2010 |
20110020060 | REVERSIBLE ATTACHMENT APPARATUS FOR A FOOTPEG ASSEMBLY - An attachment apparatus for adjusting the position of a footpeg of a motorcycle relative to a frame of the motorcycle includes a base plate and a support plate. The base plate is coupled to the frame. The support plate is secured to the base plate. The support plate includes a first side, a second side that is opposite the first side, and a footpeg retainer that retains the footpeg. The support plate alternatively supports the footpeg in a first position while the first side contacts the base plate and in a second position while the second side contacts the base plate. The second position is different relative to the frame than the first position. The support plate can include a supporter aperture and the base plate can include a base plate aperture. A plate attacher can extend through the supporter aperture and the base plate aperture to secure the support plate to the base plate. The footpeg retainer can include a footpeg retainer aperture that is adapted to receive a portion of the footpeg. | 01-27-2011 |
20110058896 | CONNECTOR FOR PANELS OR PANEL-LIKE COMPONENTS - A connector is provided for connecting a first panel to a second panel. The first panel has one edge fixed relative to a surface of the second panel. The two panels extend transversely to each other. The connector comprises at least one component having a plate-like base with a peripheral edge, an operative outer surface and an inner surface from which one or more attachment lugs extend. The attachment lugs are received in an aperture or recess in the first panel. The attachment lugs are configured to retain the anchor unit in the assembled condition of the connector. In the operative position, two lugs are laterally offset relative to each other and are shaped to cooperate with a fastener passing between them. The fastener urges the two lugs apart to lock the component(s) in position relative to the first panel as the fastener is introduced into its operative position. | 03-10-2011 |
20110206454 | FASTENER AND FASTENER ASSEMBLY - A fastener for securing together two sheet like members where a blind fixing is required, and yet possessing high positional accuracy. The fastener comprises a shank with a transverse foot the end of which carries a locating pin adapted to be received into locating holes in the members to be joined. The fastener is assembled by passing the foot through an opening in one of the members positioned so that the locating pin may be inserted into the locating holes. The fastener is secured by tightening a retaining nut and washer on a threaded portion of the shank of the fastener. | 08-25-2011 |
20110236128 | Manifold System - A manifold system and method for installing and/or attaching a manifold system to a trailer/dolly system module. The manifold system includes groove and at least one fastener for securing the manifold system to the system module, allowing for the manifold system to be easily installed and quickly replaceable, which allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle, while minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. | 09-29-2011 |
20120189384 | INTERFACE APPARATUS FOR STACKING COIN HOLDERS - An interface apparatus for identical and non-compatible coin holders that enables them to be vertically stacked one atop another, with the interface therebetween, and oriented such that their certificates of authenticity face the same direction. The subject interface apparatus is comprised of a substantially rectangular planar plate having irregular contoured front and back surfaces designed for mating engagement with NGC and PCGS coin cases to facilitate stacking thereof. The apparatus optionally includes voids or “windows” sized, shaped and located to enable viewing of coins and certificates disposed within the cases when mounted thereon. | 07-26-2012 |
20130149032 | FIXING MEMBER FOR VEHICLE FRAME JOINT OF SCOOTER - A fixing member for a vehicle frame joint of scooters is revealed. Both a front frame and a rear frame are disposed with insertion holes correspondingly. A main rod with a pivot is disposed on the front or the rear frame. A fixing unit is arranged between the front and the rear frames. A rotatable disk of the fixing unit is connected pivotally to the pivot of the main rod. One end of a pull handle is disposed on one side of the rotatable disk while the other end is connected to an insertion pin that inserts through the insertion holes of the front and rear frames. Thereby the pull handle and the insertion pin are inserted into or released from the insertion holes of the front and the rear frames by rotating the rotatable disk of the fixing unit so as to connect and disconnect the frames. | 06-13-2013 |
20140023434 | TANK CONNECTOR - A panelized tank, and connectors and transport/stacking lugs therefor include a pair of mating connector halves, a first half with a pair of plates separated by a gap, a second half with a single plate fitting into the gap. Each connector half has openings that align with openings of the other connector half for use of a bolt or rod to further secure the panels together. Lugs are placed on the panels to assist in lifting and/or storage/transport/stacking of the panels. | 01-23-2014 |
20140072367 | CONNECTION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a connection system ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140270936 | AUXETIC LOCKING PIN - An auxetic locking structure can be used as a mechanism for securing two or more members in an assembly or other system. The locking structure has void patterns on its exterior surface which permit the locking structure to reduce its outer diameter upon loading in an axial direction. Once the structure has been sufficiently loaded and the diameter has been sufficiently reduced, the locking structure may be positioned within a bore of an article, the axial load is then reduced, thus causing the locking structure to expand and engage the bore of the article. The locking structure and article are now secured to one another creating an improved assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20150056011 | JOINT MEMBER AND PACKING BOX CONNECTED BY MEANS OF THE SAME - A joint member comprises a base member and a key member. The base member includes: a cylindrical portion having a first opening at one end and second opening at other end that is inserted into the through-hole; a flange portion that is formed around a first opening of the cylindrical portion; hook members that are connected to opposite inner walls of the cylindrical portion; a rib that is formed on at least one of the hook members and extends toward the first opening. The key member includes: a pushing portion that is insertable into the cylindrical portion through the first opening, butts against the rib portion to rotate the hook member toward the second opening. When the pushing portion is inserted in the cylindrical portion, the flange portion and the hook member sandwich the packing members, and the ribs close the opening at the other end of the cylindrical portion. | 02-26-2015 |
20150305499 | ALIGNMENT DEVICE FOR JOINING TOGETHER PARTS OF FURNITURE - Adjustable connecting device comprised by an alignment body provided with at least one vertical adjustment channel in one of its surfaces which is capable of receiving the sliding piece for vertical adjustment; said alignment body having at least one vertical adjustment aperture in its surface, which aperture coincides with the position of the toothed rack of the sliding piece for vertical adjustment and is capable of receiving the vertical toothed adjustment pinion whose toothing corresponds to the toothing of the toothed rack; said sliding piece for vertical adjustment being provided with the corresponding slot-shaped aperture in the transverse direction and the corresponding toothed rack; wherein the adjustment device is completed by the fastening screw for fastening the decorative drawer front which secures the decorative drawer front. | 10-29-2015 |
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