| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 403002000 | INCLUDING FRANGIBLE COMPONENT | 35 |
| 20080226386 | PLASTIC COMPONENT HAVING BREAKAWAY FEATURE - A plastic component is attached to a mounting structure by a fastener that extends at least into a mounting hole in the plastic component. The mounting hole is located near an edge corner of a cantilevered mounting tab that forms part of the plastic component. The mounting tab comprises a generally flat plate that has a depending flange that extends around a rounded comer near which the mounting hole is located and a depending sleeve that is contiguous with the mounting hole. The mounting tab has a break away portion so that the plastic component can be removed for recycling easily. Three variations of the breakaway portion are disclosed. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090060633 | JOINT ARRANGEMENT AND/OR BEARING ARRANGEMENT - In a joint arrangement and/or bearing arrangement ( | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090067916 | PULSE GENERATOR WITH A SEALING DEVICE - A pulse generator has a sealing device, wherein the cylindrically shaped pulse generator has at one end a thread for screwing it in a threaded bore of a wall element until contact is made with a flange region on the wall element. At the other end, the pulse generator has a plug connector for electrically contacting a sensor element arranged with the pulse generator. The pulse generator further has first spanner surfaces in the center region. The pulse generator is surrounded in the region of the first spanner surfaces by a sleeve-like sealing cap, which is secured in the position thereof surrounding the region of the first spanner surfaces when the threaded bore of the wall element is screwed into the pulse generator. The sealing cap has second spanner surfaces at the outside thereof and is connected to the pulse generator via a target breaking point. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090317174 | Redundant radial release apparatus - A redundant release apparatus having a multi-segment split spool with a central bore adapted to axially restrain a tensioned member. Two tensioned tapes are overlappingly wound around the spool segments thereby preventing radial movement of the spool segments. Overlapping winding design of each of the tapes provide predictable unwinding dynamics upon release. The multiple segments require less radial motion for release of the tensioned member. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100119293 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING MICRO-PUMPS TO BOTTLES - A device for connecting micro-pumps to bottles includes a ring nut ( | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100129137 | LOAD ABSORPTION SYSTEM - An apparatus comprises a tubular body with a channel and a number of stiffeners that allow the tubular body to absorb additional mechanical energy through axial compression. The number of stiffeners is located on a number of locations for the tubular body. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100150643 | ROD COUPLING HAVING A SACRIFICIAL ELEMENT - The invention relates to a coupling system for rod segments for use in horizontal earth boring, wherein the ends of the rod segments are interlinked via a separate sacrificial element which can be used as a predetermined breaking point or which allows the rod segments to be pivoted relative each other. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100166492 | SECURITY PIN AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A security pin includes a first sleeve, a second sleeve and a core. An end surface of the first sleeve contacts with an end surface of the second sleeve, and the core is positioned in the first sleeve and the second sleeve. The breakpoint of security pin is determined by the material and the size of the core. The core is not easily broken when applied by an external force. The security pin also has a relatively precise breakpoint. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100183359 | POWER TRANSMISSION - A power transmission interconnects a drive body and a driven body by a coupling member, transmits torque of the drive body to the driven body, and interrupts the torque when a drive load of the driven body exceeds a predetermined value. The coupling member has, as separate sections in the coupling member, both of a positive torque transmission section and a negative torque transmission section. The positive torque transmission section holds torque in the forward rotational direction and, when a drive load of the driven body exceeds the predetermined value, interrupts transmission of torque from the drive body by its own fracture. The negative torque transmission section holds torque in the reverse rotational direction. Even if there is a torque fluctuation on the drive body, its influence can be suppressed as little as possible, and interruption of torque can be performed properly at a target interruption torque value. The power transmission can be provided with a simple structure and an excellent assemblability. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100196084 | OMNIDIRECTIONAL BREAKAWAY SUPPORT SYSTEM AND CONNECTOR - A connector system having first and second connector segments held together by a rod threadably received in an internal axial bore through each of the first and second connector segments. Each connector segment has a breakaway portion formed from an angled face on one connector segment that cooperates with the mating angled face on the abutting connector segment to form a V-shaped breakpoint between the two connector segments. An intermediate segment can be positioned there between to provide two breakpoints, and multiple intermediate segments can be used for additional breakpoints. Upon impact, the system breaks at the breakpoint and only the rod needs to be in most cases. A longitudinal bore through the rod permits adaption of the rod to selected loads. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100232868 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHACEMENT OF CONNECTION PERFORMANCE AND FATIGUE DETECTION - An apparatus and method adapted to enhance the structural performance of a desired connection and provide a readily perceivable indication of predetermined limitations having being reached prior to actual failure of a connection. A method for enhancing structural performance of a desired structure by preventing fracture propagation. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100272502 | TORQUE LIMITER - A torque limiter includes a cylindrical member, and a shaft member which is fitted rotatably in the cylindrical member. The cylindrical member has a main body portion having in an interior thereof an oil pressure expansion chamber for pressing an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical member against an outer circumferential surface of the shaft member and an oil release passage which is opened to the oil pressure expansion chamber at one end portion while being closed tightly at the other end portion and which is positioned further radially outwards than an outer circumferential surface of the main body portion. When the cylindrical member stays still relative to the shaft member, the other end portion of the oil release passage is accommodated within a cap member which is screwed to be fixed in a threaded hole. When the cylindrical member rotates relative to the shaft member, the other end portion of the oil release passage is broken by the cap member, whereby the oil release passage is opened to the outside. When the cylindrical member is rotated relative to the shaft member in such a state that the cap member is not screwed in the threaded hole and in such a state that the oil release passage is not opened to the outside, the other end portion of the oil release passage moves in the circumferential direction within circumferentially extended groove while being spaced apart from the circumferentially extended groove. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110027006 | DRIVE UNIT WITH OVERLOAD PROTECTION FOR DRIVING A RING GEAR - This invention relates to a drive unit for driving a ring gear, comprising a motor, a transmission and a drive shaft, on which a pinion is arranged for driving the ring gear, wherein the drive unit includes a mechanical overload protection. In accordance with the invention the overload protection is arranged between the transmission and the pinion. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027007 | Retrofittable cable mechanical fuse - A mechanical fuse device having a weakened central portion and end portions that clamp to a cable having a slack portion located between the end portions. The device bends or breaks at the weakened central portion at loads less than the breaking load of the cable. The bending of the weakened central portion of the device provides measurable data relevant to the loads experienced by the cable. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110044751 | Rocket Motor Tube With Safety Features - A vessel, such as a rocket motor tube, comprised of an insert, and a joint that allows the insert to decouple from the vessel to relieve pressure when subjected to excessive temperatures and/or a predetermined temperature or temperature range. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110110705 | COUPLING DEVICE INTENDED TO CONNECT FIRST AND SECOND ELEMENTS WHICH ARE HINGED WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER - The invention relates to a coupling device ( | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110142531 | Sealing System and Method - An apparatus for connecting a plurality of structures, such as ends of a sealing ring, with each end defining an aperture therein and with the ring being adapted to mount a meter to a meter box structure. The apparatus comprises a locking pin with a distal end adapted to be insertable through each of the apertures of the first and second ends of the ring. The locking pin comprises a head member having at least an engageable end and a fracturable member. The locking pin further comprises a shaft portion having the distal end. The apparatus further comprises a lock housing adapted to retain at least a part of the shaft portion such that the first and second ends of the ring are connected between the head member of the locking pin and the lock housing. The head member has an outer surface adapted to receive at least two opposing forces, the at least two opposing forces being of sufficient magnitude to break the fracturable member. A lock removal tool is adapted to receive and fracture a portion of the locking pin, enabling removal of the lock assembly from the meter box sealing ring. In an example embodiment an apparatus and method is provided for securing at least one structure or a plurality of structures, used with a utility service enclosure, or for example, a meter box locking ring having, for example, flanged ends or used to seal for example, utility enclosures, meter boxes or trucking, shipping, airline or other transportation containers or enclosures. An example embodiment also provides a tamper-evident locking apparatus or seal that is adapted to indicate tampering. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110274479 | TAMPER EVIDENT SEAL - Disclosed is a seal. The seal is for a box. A box housing has an aperture leading to an interior. A box cover is: secured to the housing in use by at least one screw to occlude the aperture; and removable, by screw removal, to permit interior access via the aperture. After the cover has been secured, one or more screws must be backed off or removed to obtain interior access via the aperture. The seal comprises: a base for each screw which, in use, is screwed to the cover by said screw when the cover has been secured to the housing by the at least one screw; and, for each base, an assembly which is defined by frangibly connected structures, one being connected to said each base; the other, being separably connected to said each base, to preclude access to the screw holding said each base to the cover. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110293356 | POSITIONING AND DAMPER DEVICE USING SHEAR FORCE FROM CYCLIC DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSIVE STRAIN OF A CROSS-LINKED THERMOPLASTIC - A positioning device includes first, second and third elements. The first element includes a cross-linked thermoplastic and the second element is non-circular and configured adjacent a first side of the first element, and configured for relative rotation with the first element about an axis. The third element is configured adjacent a second side of the first element. The first, second and third elements are configured such that a first compressive strain amount is induced on the first element while there is no relative rotation between the first and second elements and a second compressive strain amount is induced on the first element while there is relative rotation between the first element and the second element. The second compressive strain amount is at least 3 times higher than the first compressive strain amount. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110318087 | Safety Device for Window Shades - A safety device for window shades sets on a lift cord system for window shades. The safety device includes a fastener and a sliding sleeve. The fastener includes a sleeve and a first connecting end and a second connecting end respectively defined on two ends of the sleeve. The sleeve at least has one first entrance. The connecting end connects with one end of the lift cord system. The first connecting end has a first groove defining a cavity thereof and a first opening formed on an end portion of the first connecting end and connected with the first groove. A first guiding groove extends from the first entrance to the first opening. The first connecting end is divided along lines from the first entrance, the first guiding groove to the first opening to form two petal-shaped pieces with elastic deformation to expand the first opening. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318088 | CABLE HEAD FOR PETROLEUM LOGGING - A cable head for petroleum logging includes a first connector and a second connector; there is a tension rod between the first connector and the second connector; a first piston, a second piston and a third piston are successively provided on the upper part, the middle part and the lower part of the first connector; the diameter of the second piston is greater than the diameters of the first and third piston respectively; the first and second piston are sealed and mounted inside a first cylinder; the third piston is sealed and mounted inside a second cylinder; the lower part of the second cylinder is fixedly connected with the second connector; a balance cavity is formed between the lower end face of the second piston and the upper end face of the second cylinder when the lower end face of the first cylinder is contacted with the upper end face of second cylinder; the balance cavity communicates with the external by a passage on the first or second cylinder; an axial projected area of the lower end face of the second piston is equal to a cross section area of the first piston. When the cable head is stuck in the well in use, the logging cable can be disconnected by breaking the tension rod, thus it is no need to overcome the pressure of fluid in the deep well. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120308293 | COUPLING STRUCTURE AND STEERING DEVICE - In a coupling structure for coupling a middle shaft that may function as a first rotary member to an input shaft that may function as a second rotary member such that torque is transmittable therebetween, a snap ring is engaged with both a first engagement groove of a cylindrical member and a second engagement groove of a shaft portion to restrict axial movement of the input shaft relative to the middle shaft. The first and second engagement grooves are formed such that the snap ring is disengaged from the first engagement groove when a load higher than or equal to a predetermined load is applied to the middle shaft and the input shaft in the separating direction. There is provided a separation nut that is fitted to a threaded portion formed on the shaft portion and that rotates and moves toward middle shaft to push the middle shaft. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130136525 | SEPARATION SYSTEM WITH SHOCK ATTENUATION - A system for separating a first component and a second component is provided. The system includes a first joinder flange having at least one first fastener feature for coupling the first joinder flange to the first component. A second joinder flange is provided having at least one second fastener feature for coupling the second joinder flange to the second component. A separation portion is coupled between the first joinder flange and the second joinder flange, the frangible joint having at least one groove extending along width of the separation portion. An explosive member is arranged adjacent the separation portion. Wherein the first joinder flange includes at least one integral shock attenuation feature formed therein between the explosive member and the at least one first fastener feature. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130164074 | DEVICE FOR REVERSIBLY FASTENING A PANEL TO A STRUCTURE SO AS TO OBTAIN A WINDOW IN THAT STRUCTURE, A VEHICLE, AND A METHOD | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130236234 | DUAL TUBE FRANGIBLE JOINT - A frangible joint for separating a pair of components is provided. The frangible joint includes a first portion coupled one of the pair of components and a second portion coupled to the other of the pair of components. The first portion and the second portion are spaced apart by a gap. At least one plate is coupled between the first portion and the second portion across the gap. A first tube having a first explosive cord is disposed therein and a first pliable member arranged between the first explosive cord and the first tube, the first tube being disposed in the gap. A second tube having a second explosive cord is disposed therein and a second pliable member arranged between the second explosive cord and the second tube, the second tube being disposed in the gap adjacent the first tube. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20140016990 | Fastening Device for Detachably Fastening an Element to a Component Fixed to a Vehicle - A fastening device for detachably fastening an automotive airbag component. The fastening device has a holding device ( | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140161509 | DRIVE SHAFT - Disclosed is a drive shaft that includes a first rotary shaft having a plurality of locking projections for a spline engagement formed along an outer circumferential surface of the end portion of the first rotary shaft. The driveshaft further includes a secondary rotary shaft having a plurality of locking grooves for the spline engagement corresponding to the locking projections, which are formed on the inner circumferential surface into which the first rotary shaft are inserted. Additionally, the driveshaft includes fixing members fitted on the outer circumference of the first rotary shaft and fixing apertures which are formed through the outer circumference of the first rotary shaft or the inner circumference of the second rotary shaft to correspond to the fixing members and into which the fixing members are fitted. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140363217 | METHOD FOR FREEING A MICROMECHANICAL PART AND A MICROMECHANICAL PART COMPRISING SACRIFICIAL FASTENERS - A method for fabricating a micromechanical part from a substrate in which the part is fabricated by providing a plurality of fasteners between the part and the substrate, the fasteners being sacrificial, characterized in that the fasteners include at least one hinge at the end of each fastener located beside the part, and in that the method includes a step of breaking the sacrificial fasteners. The micromechanical parts employing this type of sacrificial fastener are also described. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150030374 | ISOLATED SHEARING MECHANISM FOR DOWNHOLE TOOLS - A shearing mechanism in which a male component mates into a female component, the male component having a first groove extending around the male component and the female component having a second groove extending around the female component, the first groove and the second groove cooperating when the male component is inserted into the female component to define an annular recess. A shearing component is provided within the annular recess, the shearing component having a shear load that is controlled by the material and size of the shearing component. An opening is provided within one or both of the male component and female component, the opening being aligned with the annular recess. Stress relief is provided. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150056001 | MECHANICAL OVERLOAD FUSE FOR STEERING LINKAGE - A mechanical fuse adapted for use in a vehicle steering linkage assembly including an outer housing, an inner housing coaxially arranged within the outer housing, a first crushable element arranged within the outer housing configured to crush under excessive axial compressive loads, and a second crushable element arranged within the outer housing configured to crush under excessive axial tensile loads, wherein the fuse operates normally in an uncrushed state and allows unwanted motion in a crushed state, thereby alerting a driver to an overload condition. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20160003285 | OMNIDIRECTIONAL BREAKAWAY SUPPORT SYSTEM AND CONNECTOR - A connector system having first and second connector segments held together by a rod threadably received in an internal axial bore through each of the first and second connector segments. Each connector segment has a breakaway portion formed from an angled face on one connector segment that cooperates with the mating angled face on the abutting connector segment to form a V-shaped breakpoint between the two connector segments. An intermediate segment can be positioned there between to provide two breakpoints, and multiple intermediate segments can be used for additional breakpoints. Upon impact, the system breaks at the breakpoint and only the rod needs to be in most cases. A longitudinal bore through the rod permits adaption of the rod to selected loads. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160061249 | ADJUSTABLE SHEAR KEY - An adjustable shear key for connecting a first element to a second element. The adjustable shear key includes a body. The body includes a first portion configured to mate with a keyseat in a first element and a second portion configured to mate with a keyway in a second element. The body is configured to prevent relative motion in at least one direction of the first element relative to the second element. The adjustable shear key also includes a designed flaw passing through the body, where the alignment of the designed flaw is parallel to the interface of the first element and the second element. The designed flaw is configured to allow the body to shear at a predetermined shear force. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160102504 | END FITTING FOR SUCKER RODS - An end fitting attachable to an end of a sucker rod includes a generally cylindrical body having a receptacle portion, a coupling portion, and a longitudinal axis. The receptacle portion has a receptacle extending inwardly from an open end surface of the body along the longitudinal axis for receiving the end of the sucker rod therein, with the receptacle having at least one annular cavity. The coupling portion extends from a coupling end surface of the body opposite the open end surface and is configured to connect the end fitting to another component. The coupling portion may further include an area of predictive failure. A diagnostic sensor may be included in a cavity of the end fitting. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20190145069 | BREAKAWAY CLAMP FOR ROADSIDE POLE | 05-16-2019 |
| 20220134582 | ROBOTIC PROCESSING SYSTEM - A robotic transport system including a drive section connected to a frame, an articulated arm operably coupled to the drive section providing the articulated arm with arm motion in at least one axis of motion moving at least a portion of the articulated arm in a collaborative space, corresponding to the frame, from a first location to another different location in the collaborative space, the articulated arm having an end effector with a workpiece grip having workpiece engagement members engaging and holding a workpiece during workpiece transport, by the arm motion in the at least one axis of motion, wherein at least one of the workpiece engagement members is frangible compliant, having a frangible compliant coupling between a distal portion of the at least one of the workpiece engagement members and a base portion of the end effector from which the at least one of the workpiece engagement members depends. | 05-05-2022 |
