| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 403274000 | MEMBER DEFORMED IN SITU | 51 |
| 20100092238 | ACTIVE MATERIAL ELEMENTS HAVING REINFORCED STRUCTURAL CONNECTORS - An active material assembly for interconnecting with at least one structural member of a structure, sustaining a load over a predetermined period, and selectively effecting a change in the structure, includes at least one active material element, such as a shape memory wire, and a reinforcing connector, such as a ring terminal crimp fixedly secured to the wire, and more preferably including the use of one or more tube or shim intermediate the wire and crimp, wave form imparting configurations, collets, or ferrules. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20140086671 | METAL JOINT - Disclosed is a metal joint having improved electrical characteristics and mechanical strength. A center swaged part ( | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140241791 | LINK MECHANISM AND UNIVERSAL COUPLER BASED ON THE SAME - Provided are a link mechanism which can be variously combined and can be easily assembled and disassembled, and a universal coupler including the same. The link mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first plate and a second coupling piece. Here, the first plate has a flat plate shape and a first thickness and includes a plurality of first coupling holes formed to pass therethrough, the first coupling holes have the same size and shape and are disposed at a first interval in at least one of a column direction and a row direction. The first coupling piece is inserted into the first coupling holes of two or more first plates to couple two or more first plates to each other. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20150086264 | GEARED MOTOR SERIES - A geared motor series includes several motors with different dimensions, which respectively have a motor shaft with a receiving bore on the free end thereof. The nominal outer diameters of the motor shafts of the individual motor dimensions are different from each other. At least one plug-in pinion having a pinion journal is provided with a nominal outer diameter corresponding to the nominal diameter of one of the receiving bores, such that the push-in pinion is fixable to the corresponding motor shaft using a press assembly. The nominal diameter of a receiving bore of a motor shaft of a motor of a first motor dimension corresponds to the nominal diameter of a receiving bore of a motor shaft of a motor of at least one other motor dimension, such that the at least one push-in pinion is fixable to motor shafts of motors having different dimensions using a press assembly. | 03-26-2015 |
| 403275000 | Separating element between strands of member | 2 |
| 20130336711 | HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH JOINT FOR CONNECTING RODS AND FITTINGS - A joint exhibits high tensile strength. The joint includes a solid rod having a slit or opening into which a wedge is inserted. The rod and wedge are inserted into a fitting. The internal surface of the fitting has a contour which continuously and nonlinearly varies with distance along the fitting. The wedge has a dimension having a similar contour. The shape of the contour can be described by a polynomial of order two or higher. The joint can be used to construct a sucker rod for an oil well, or it can be used in other applications. The joint can support high tensile loads, over long distances, while occupying a very narrow tubing bore. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20150300452 | Advanced Stranded Cable Termination Methods and Designs - Advanced components that are useful in providing a compact overall cable termination for a multi-stranded cable and in providing for the control and inspection of the individual components of a multi-stranded cable. Multiple individual cable strands are provided with a termination on their free end. These terminations are connected to a collector. An advanced collar is provided that assists in the transition of the strands as they leave the collector and transition to the structure found in the free portion of the cable. | 10-22-2015 |
| 403277000 | Inner member is expanded by longitudinally inserted element | 1 |
| 20100189494 | Cushion material fastening structure for interior trim part - A cushion material fastening structure includes: an interior trim part, made of synthetic resin, that is provided with an opening and an elastic deformation portion at least part of which projects inward in the opening; and a cushion material, having a sheet shape, that is caught by the elastic deformation portion by being plunged into the opening while elastically deforming the elastic deformation portion, whereby the cushion material is fastened to the interior trim part. | 07-29-2010 |
| 403278000 | By separate, deformable element | 5 |
| 20090263183 | Joint Structure and Joining Method - A joining component is joined to a joint component. The joining component includes an insertion hole and two fitting holes. The joint component includes a fusible shaft at a position corresponding to the insertion hole and two protrusions at positions corresponding to the fitting holes. The joining component is placed on the joint component such that the fusible shaft is inserted into the insertion hole, and the protrusions fit into the fitting holes. The fusible shaft is then fused by using ultrasonic vibrations. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20120034025 | Cable Connection Systems and Methods - A system for connecting two wire ropes includes first and second wire rope connectors, a swivel, and first and second connecting cables. The first wire rope connector includes a base defining a chamber for receiving an end of a first wire rope, a plug, and a cap that secures to the base to compress the plug and first wire rope end within the chamber. Similarly, the second wire rope connector includes a base defining a chamber for receiving an end of a second wire rope, a plug, and a cap that secures to the base to compress the plug and second wire rope end within the chamber. The swivel includes a first portion rotationally coupled to a second portion. The first connecting cable is coupled between the first wire rope connector and the first portion of the swivel, and the second connecting cable is coupled between the second wire rope connector and the second portion of the swivel. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20130223923 | PRESS-IN ELEMENT, PRE-INSTALLATION COMPONENT, COMPONENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The present invention relates, amongst other things, to a punch-in element having a hollow head part of larger transverse dimension and a hollow shaft part of smaller transverse dimension which projects away from one side of the head part, wherein a ring-like sheet metal contact surface is formed at the said side of the head part and surrounds the shaft part, with a plurality of ribs at the outer periphery of the shaft part which extend in the axial direction along the shaft part from the sheet metal contact surface to close to the free end of the shaft part. A pre-installation component, a component assembly and a method is also claimed. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140086672 | Clamp Ring And Method For Manufacturing A Clamp Ring - A clamp ring and process for manufacturing a clamp ring to effectively reduce, if not eliminate, waste scrap from the manufacturing process. The clamp ring and process for manufacturing the same, results in clamp ring having a seam formed by a metal joining technique such as welding, brazing, bolting, soldering, and clinching. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140341643 | STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A METAL COLLAR - A composite steel plate has a core material and steel plates on both sides of the core material and has mounting holes. A metal collar has a flange, a sleeve portion extending from the flange, and a locking portion extending from the sleeve portion and having a thickness thinner than that of the sleeve portion. The present invention provides a mounting structure for mounting the metal collar onto the composite steel plate. The locking portion is enlarged, and a first enlarged diameter portion is formed. Then the sleeve portion is enlarged, and a second enlarged diameter portion is formed. One steel plate is thereby clamped between the first enlarged diameter portion and the second enlarged diameter portion, and the other steel plate is thereby clamped between the second enlarged diameter portion and the flange. Thus, the metal collar is mounted onto the composite steel plate. | 11-20-2014 |
| 403279000 | Deformation occurs simultaneously with action of separate, diverse function, joint component | 2 |
| 20100135718 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HOLLOW ELEMENTS, HOLLOW ELEMENT, ASSEMBLY PIECE, AND FOLLOW-ON COMPOSITE TOOL FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - A method for the manufacture of a component assembly comprising a sheet metal part and a functional element attached to it by a riveting process or by a riveting and piercing process or by a press-in process, wherein the sheet metal part is provided with an imprint, is wherein the imprint is produced prior to attachment of the functional element and consists of a sequence of regions which are raised and recessed relative to one another and wherein, during the attachment of the functional element this is pressed against the sheet metal part in such a way that the imprint of the sheet metal part leads to a complementary shaping of the functional element in the region of the functional element which comes into contact with the imprint. A sheet metal part and a functional element are also claimed. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20140099158 | Local Connection of Sheets onto One Another, Method and Apparatus for the Implementation Thereof - A local connection of contact surfaces of top and bottom sheets is formed in a defined connection zone. The zone is polygonal and the top and bottom sheets jointly form within the periphery of this zone a connecting lip with their first side faces located opposite one another cut obliquely through their sheet thickness. These first side faces of the sheets and their adjacent obliquely-oriented second side faces in the zone are complementarily beveled in the form of a conical wall running downwards and inwards, so that in the vicinity of these second neighboring side faces the underside of the bottom sheet protrudes inwards past the top surface of the connecting lip at the location of the top outside edges of its first side faces. A method and an apparatus are arranged to implement the local connection. | 04-10-2014 |
| 403280000 | Deforming component is inserted section | 17 |
| 20080199249 | METHOD FOR ANCHORING A JOINING ELEMENT IN AN OBJECT AND JOINING ELEMENT TO BE USED IN THE METHOD - A joining element to be anchored in an object ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090116900 | NON-FRANGIBLE COUPLING ELEMENT WITH EXPLOSIVE LOAD RELEASE - A non-frangible releasable coupling device as described herein includes an explosive element that, when detonated, bends a load carrying element in a manner that releases the coupled components from each other. Before detonation, the load carrying element is under axial compressive stress imparted by the components. Upon detonation, the explosive element causes the load carrying element to bend into a retraction cavity formed in one of the components, thus allowing the components to displace relative to each other. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100047011 | Fastening Element for Vehicle Parts - The invention relates to a fastening element ( | 02-25-2010 |
| 20120251226 | DEFORMABLE CONNECTION MECHANISM FOR CONNECTING TWO SHELLS - A deformable connection mechanism includes an insert member, a socket member, a first shell and a second shell defining a through hole. The insert member extends form the first shell. The socket member is formed on the second shell. The insert member includes shaft body and an elastic head. The socket member includes a receiving hole communicating with the through hole and an elastic sidewall surrounding the receiving hole. The elastic head and the sidewall are deformable. The insert member is passable through the receiving hole. The elastic head has a size larger than that of the receiving hole. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120275848 | CONNECTOR - An exemplary connector includes a main body and a block engaged with the main body. The main body includes a central plate, a first extension plate extending downwardly from a lateral side of the central plate, and a second extension plate extending upwardly from an opposite lateral side of the central plate. Two riveting holes are defined through the central plate. The block includes a first securing plate and a second securing plate extending from the first securing plate and attached to the central plate of the main body. Two pins extend from the second securing plate and are punched to be engagingly received in the rivet holes of the central plate to engage with the main body. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130011186 | METAL COMPONENT COUPLING STRUCTURE AND DEVICE - A metal member coupling structure and a metal member coupling device that can perform high-strength and high-precision coupling are provided. A shaft-like portion of the second metal member is fitted in an annular portion of the first metal member, a restraint ring is disposed on the outer peripheral portion of the annular portion of the first metal member, and the annular portion is pressed to be plastically deformed, whereby the annular portion is made to flow into a coupling groove of the shaft-like portion and the first metal member and the second metal member are coupled to each other through mechanical engagement therebetween. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130309004 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR CONNECTOR - A mounting device for securing a connector includes a mounting plate and a mounting member. The mounting plate defines an installation slot and a receiving hole. The mounting member includes a protrusion and two legs. Each of the two legs is elastically deformable. The mounting member is slidably received in the installation slot, and the protrusion is engaged in the receiving hole, to prevent the mounting member from moving along a first direction, which is substantially parallel to the mounting plate. The two legs are located on two opposite sides of the mounting plate, to prevent the mounting member from moving along a second direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the mounting plate. The two legs are configured for securing an installation piece of the connector to the mounting plate. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130315662 | JIG AND A CONNECTOR - A jig (40) is used to resiliently deform a locking lance (15) in an unlocking direction by being moved in a direction intersecting with a resilient deforming direction of the locking lance (15) in unlocking the locking lance (15), and includes an unlocking surface (46) which is inclined with respect to both the resilient deforming direction of the locking lance (15) and a moving direction of the jig (40) and pushes and resiliently deforms the locking lance (15) in the unlocking direction in a moving process during an unlocking operation, and a terminal pushing portion (50) which pushes and displaces a terminal fitting (30) in a direction away from the locking lance (15) with respect to the resilient deforming direction of the locking lance (15) in the moving process during the unlocking operation. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140105675 | MULTI-PART EQUIPMENT PIECE FOR A VEHICLE AND CONNECTING METHOD - An equipment piece includes first and second components, such as a vehicle door armrest and a vehicle door. The first component is insertable in a recess, such as a slot, in the second component. The second component may be secured in the first by deformation of a projecting portion configured as a tab having a wall thickness smaller than its longitudinal extension. The tab is anchorable non-positively in the second component after inserting into the recess. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140186103 | Connection System For Meeting Rail Of Window - A connection system comprising an anchor connected to the window frame, a meeting rail having ends that may be snap fit to the anchor, and a single screw to tighten and true-up the connection once it is installed in the anchor. The connection system allows the meeting rail to be removed and replace from inside the building. In an alternative embodiment the disclosure details a kit for detachably securing a meeting rail to a frame jamb. The kit comprises separate anchors that are removably secured to the first and second side of the jamb frame and a profiled pin for insertion into the anchor for securing the meeting rail to the anchor and upon manual rotation of the pin the meeting rail and frame jambs are secured together. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140301777 | ELASTIC TUBULAR ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FOR MATING COMPONENTS AND METHOD OF MATING COMPONENTS - An elastic tubular attachment assembly for mating components is provided. The elastic tubular attachment assembly includes a first component having a first surface. Also included is a second component having a second surface, a third surface, and at least one aperture, wherein the second surface is configured to align and engage with the first surface of the first component. Further included is at least one elastically deformable tubular member operatively coupled to the first component proximate the first surface, the at least one elastically deformable tubular member comprising an outer surface, wherein the at least one elastically deformable tubular member is formed of an elastically deformable material and configured to elastically deform radially inwardly upon contact with at least one aperture wall of the second component. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140301778 | ELASTIC MATING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ELASTICALLY ASSEMBLING MATABLE COMPONENTS - An elastic mating assembly includes a first component comprising a substantially rigid material and an aperture defined by an aperture wall. The assembly also includes an elastically deformable second component having a cutout portion. The elastically deformable second component also includes a second component outer wall removably engaged with the aperture wall, wherein the second component is disposed substantially within the aperture. The elastic mating assembly further includes a third component removably engaged with the cutout portion of the elastically deformable second component, wherein the elastically deformable second component is configured to elastically deform proximate the cutout portion upon contact with an outer surface of the third component. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140369742 | ELASTIC ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF REDUCING POSITIONAL VARIATION AND INCREASING STIFFNESS - An elastic attachment assembly is provided. The elastic attachment assembly includes a first component having a base outer surface. Also included is a plurality of elastically deformable protrusions extending from the base outer surface of the first component. Further included is a second component having a pocket portion configured to receive the first component therein, the pocket portion defined by a base wall and at least one sidewall extending from the base wall. Yet further included is a plurality of receiving structures defined by the base wall of the pocket portion and configured to receive the plurality of elastically deformable protrusions, wherein the plurality of elastically deformable protrusions is configured to elastically deform upon insertion to the plurality of receiving structures. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140369743 | ELASTIC RETAINING ASSEMBLY FOR MATABLE COMPONENTS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING - An elastic retaining assembly for matable components includes a first component having a first surface. Also included is a second component configured to be mated with the first component, the second component comprising a second surface. Further included is a receiving feature formed proximate an engagement side of the second component, the receiving feature having a first degree of curvature. Yet further included is an elastically deformable protrusion operatively coupled to, and extending away from, the first component, the elastically deformable protrusion having a second degree of curvature distinct from the first degree of curvature of the receiving feature, wherein the elastically deformable protrusion is formed of an elastically deformable material and configured to elastically deform upon engagement with the receiving feature. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140376997 | SYSTEM ENABLING THE ATTACHMENT OF AN OBJECT TO AN ELEMENT HAVING ATTACHMENT GROOVE(S), AND ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR SUCH A SYSTEM - A system enabling the attachment of an object to an element ( | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150086265 | SERVICEABLE ALIGNING AND SELF-RETAINING ELASTIC ARRANGEMENT FOR MATED COMPONENTS AND METHOD - A serviceable self-retaining elastic arrangement for mated components includes a first component having at least one protrusion having a retaining rib circumferentially extending around an outer surface of the at least one protrusion. Also included is a second component having at least one elastically deformable beam. Further included is at least one aperture defined by the at least one elastically deformable beam, the at least one aperture configured to receive the at least one protrusion therein and having at least one aperture dimension smaller than at least one protrusion dimension, wherein the at least one elastically deformable beam is elastically deformed in an engaged condition of the at least one protrusion with the at least one elastically deformable beam. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150125201 | METHOD FOR THE CONNECTION OF SHEET METAL PARTS AND COMPONENT ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS SETTING HEAD AND DIE BUTTON - The invention relates to a method for the connection of an upper sheet metal part and a lower sheet metal part of which at least one is formed as an organic sheet metal part with the aid of an auxiliary joining part and an apertured metal washer, wherein the auxiliary joining part has at one end a functional section with an undercut and, at the other end, also a piercing section with a shaft surface and a shaft recess formed therein. The sheet metal parts and the metal washer are brought into a stacked arrangement in such a way that the metal washer contacts the organic sheet metal part. By means of the piercing section slugs are punched out of the stacked sheet metal parts. Either the functional section or the piercing section is passed through an aperture of the metal washer and a pressure is exerted on the metal washer in order to drive washer material into the shaft recess or into the undercut and thereby to join the auxiliary joining part to the metal washer. The other respective one of the undercut or of the shaft recess is brought into a holding engagement with a sheet metal part not formed as an organic sheet metal part or with a further metal washer. Alternative designs are also described in which the auxiliary joining part is joined at one or both ends to a sheet metal part of the metal washer by an embossing operation. | 05-07-2015 |
| 403281000 | Separate deforming means remains with joint assembly | 1 |
| 20090317180 | Wedge and Socket Assembly - A socket and wedge assembly that securely holds wire rope and is easy to release includes a collapsible wedge. The wedge collapses at the front, narrowed end to utilize the high pressures at the front end of the wedge in effecting the collapse and releasing the rope. The wedge includes a movable element that pivots and/or translates to facilitate a quick and reliable collapse of the wedge and release of the wire rope. The wedge includes a cavity to at least partially exhaust the fumes created from cutting the support with a torch for release of the wire rope. | 12-24-2009 |
| 403282000 | Deformation occurs simultaneously with assembly | 15 |
| 20080219758 | Fastening device - A fastening device for fastening a plate element, in particular a door or wall lining, on a carrier, in particular a body part of a motor vehicle, can take a preassembly position and a final assembly position. The fastening device includes a connecting element ( | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080240850 | ELECTROMAGNETIC MECHANICAL PULSE FORMING OF FLUID JOINTS FOR HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATIONS - An electromagnetically formed fluid circuit joint ( | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090148229 | Sealing and securing element for homokinetic joints of longitudinal shafts - A sealing and securing element for a homokinetic joint between hollow longitudinal shafts is disposed in an interior of the longitudinal shaft in a region of a connection point of the longitudinal shaft to the homokinetic joint. The sealing and securing element includes a molded part and a closure lid. The molded part has an inner structure configured in a first stepped shape with two accommodation openings, a guide bevel in a direction of the homokinetic joint and a circumferential projection. The closure lid has an outer structure configured in a second stepped shape with two projections. The inner structure of the molded part is adapted to the outer structure of said closure lid and has a same coverage as the outer structure. The closure lid is pressed into an interior of the molded part and rests against the circumferential projection. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090220296 | Partially threaded bolt for use with a self-threading fastener and method of use - A nut for use with a self-threading bolt-like fastener possessing a cavity for collecting and compacting cuttings produced by the self-threading process. The central bore of the nut is partially threaded, the threads originating at the first end of the nut and terminating between the first end and the second end, the threads having the same pitch as the self-threading fastener it is intended for use with. The self-threading bolt-like fastener has a larger diameter across the cutting threads that the diameter of the central bore of the nut. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090317181 | ASSEMBLY MEMBER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY MEMBER - Technology which enables a first member and a second member to be firmly fastened together is provided. A bar-shaped section is formed on the first member, a hole is formed in the second member, and the bar-shaped section of the first member is pressure fitted into the hole of the second member. Here, peak sections which extend intermittently in the axial direction or peak sections which extend obliquely with respect to the axial direction are formed in a repeating fashion in the circumferential direction, on the side face of the harder of the bar-shaped member and the hole. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090324324 | ASSEMBLY MEMBER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY MEMBER - Technology which enables a first member and a second member to be fastened together strongly is provided. A bar-shaped section is formed on the first member, a hole is formed in the second member, and the bar-shaped section of the first member is pressure fitted into the hole of the second member. Here, the diameter of the circumscribed circle which circumscribes the cross-section perpendicular to the axis of the bar-shaped section is made greater than the diameter of the inscribed circle which inscribes the cross-section perpendicular to the axle of the hole. The diameter of the inscribed circle which inscribes the cross-section perpendicular to the axis of the bar-shaped section is made smaller than the diameter of the circumscribed circle which circumscribes the cross-section perpendicular to the axle of the hole. A tapered section, in which the side face is inclined with respect to the axial direction, is formed in the side face of the harder of the bar-shaped section and the hole, in the end portion which is positioned to the forward side during pressure fitting. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100129143 | FASTENER FOR DETACHABLY CONNECTING A PROFILE TO A COUNTERPROFILE - The invention relates to a fastener ( | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100278587 | Retainer Band for Use in Fluid-Handling Vessels - A connecting mechanism for joining the ends of the retainer band that does not damage the band ends may help prevent separation of the ends as the band is compressed, and corrosion of the band when it is exposed to a chemically-charged environment. A retainer structure for use in a fluid-holding tank comprises a main band body having a first end portion and a second end portion and a connecting member for receiving the first and second end portions so that the main band body forms a loop shape. The connecting member is configured to directly secure the received first and second end portions without deforming the first and second end portions. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100310309 | TERMINUS CAP FOR A DRIVE CABLE, DRIVE CABLE, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A TERMINUS CAP, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DRIVE CABLE - A terminus cap ( | 12-09-2010 |
| 20140234019 | Alarm method for avoiding inappropriate rudder bar actuation - A method for producing a connector, in particular for repair, in particular in the field of aviation and aerospace, including the steps of: providing a base layer; attaching a first layer of fibre composite material having a first rigidity to the base layer; attaching a second layer of fibre composite material having a second rigidity to the first layer, offset therefrom, the second rigidity being greater than the first rigidity; and riveting the first layer to the base layer and riveting the second layer to the first layer and to the base layer. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140286700 | System and method for interconnecting composite structures - A new and improved system for interconnecting components in a vehicle body structure, and especially for interconnecting fiber-reinforced composite components in a fuselage structure of an aircraft. The system includes: a first adapter member having a first mating portion configured to substantially conform with a profile of a first component of the structure in more than one plane, and a first attachment portion connected to the first mating portion; a second adapter member having a second mating portion configured to substantially conform with a profile of a second component of the structure in more than one plane, and a second attachment portion connected to the second mating portion; and a connector member to securely interconnect the first and second attachment portions of the first and second adapter members. A related method of interconnecting components in a vehicle body structure is also disclosed. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20150016872 | PANEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A panel assembly includes an outer member and an inner member, which overlap each other and jointly have an edge that includes a distal end portion of the outer member and a distal end portion projecting from an end of the inner member. The distal end portions are fastened together by sheet metal seaming. Boundary regions of the inner member between the distal end portion, which is seamed, and the end, which is not seamed, have respective clearances defined in the end, and which are spaced away from a seaming range in which the distal end portions are seamed. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150016873 | SLEEVE WITH INTERIOR SPLINE BROACHING SYSTEM - A metallic sleeve ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150308538 | SYSTEM FOR ELASTICALLY AVERAGING ASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS - An elastic averaging system for mated components comprises an inner panel and an outer panel disposed in a spaced configuration. An elastically deformable stand is fixed to and extends from the first panel towards the second panel. The elastically deformable stand comprises a side wall that forms a partial enclosure having a closure surface defining a top surface that faces the outer panel. A flexible wing extends outwardly from the sidewall. A receiver member extends outwardly from the outer panel towards the corresponding inner panel and comprises side walls extending forming a partial enclosure that is configured to receive the elastically deformable stand. The elastically deformable stand is configured to elastically deform as said stand enters the partial enclosure of the receiver member and moves toward a fully engaged position. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160121649 | CONNECTOR OF BICYCLE RIM - A connector for connecting opposite ends of a rim tube to form a bicycle rim is provided, wherein the rim tube has an outer side, an inner side, and two lateral sides, and has an opening at each end thereof, and the connector connects the opposite ends of the rim tube by squeezing opposite ends of the connector into the openings of the rim tube. The connector is provided with cuts or slots to make portions between the curs or slots independently flexible. The connector will be deformed to fit the openings of the rim tube automatically when it is squeezed into the openings of the rim tube. | 05-05-2016 |
| 403283000 | By piercing | 1 |
| 20090190997 | METAL/COMPOSITE JOINT WITH SELECTIVE INTERLAMINAR REINFORCEMENT - A metal/composite joint. An illustrative embodiment of the metal/composite joint includes a metallic component, a composite component provided in engagement with the metallic component, an engagement region defining contact between the metallic component and the composite component and a plurality of attachment projections joining the metallic component and the composite component. The attachment projections may be non-uniformly distributed along the engagement region. A method of joining a metallic component and a composite component is also disclosed. | 07-30-2009 |
| 403285000 | Both members deformed | 3 |
| 20160025146 | TORQUE TUBES AND MANUFACTURING METHODS THEREOF - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an apparatus comprising a first end fitting. The first end fitting comprises a tube engagement portion. The tube engagement portion comprises an outer coupling surface. The outer coupling surface comprises a first virtual cross-section. The first virtual cross-section comprises a first transverse inflection point. Each point along the first virtual cross-section has a first virtual tangent line coplanar with the first virtual cross-section. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20190143390 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SWAGED STRUCTURE AND SWAGED STRUCTURE | 05-16-2019 |
| 20190145448 | DESIGNS AND METHODS OF MAKING OF JOINTS FOR COMPOSITE COMPONENTS UNDER DOMINANT BENDING LOAD | 05-16-2019 |
