| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 403315000 | INCLUDING ANCILLARY MEANS BLOCKING DISCONNECTION OF JOINT | 64 |
| 20100067981 | COUPLING SYSTEM WITH A SENSOR AND AN EVALUATION UNIT - The invention relates to a coupling system, a coupling arrangement, a method for mechanically coupling a coupling system and a method for measuring the mechanical loading of a coupling system. The coupling system according to the invention includes a first coupling part, at least one second coupling part, which can be coupled with the first coupling part by way of at least one coupling, and at least one sensor, wherein the first coupling part has an evaluation unit ( | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100178103 | TAPERED RETAINING RING TO REDUCE BEARING RACE MOVEMENT - An assembly comprises a shaft defining a longitudinal axis, a first component supported on the shaft, a second component supported on the shaft, and an isolator positioned between the first component and the second component. The second component configured such that the second component induces a force having a component parallel to the axis of the shaft. The force component parallel to the axis of the shaft induced by the second component is transferred directly to the shaft by the isolator and is isolated from the first component. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100189495 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A locking device for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, is provided with a locking mechanism for the mechanical locking of a movable catch of the locking mechanism with a counter-element, and with an actuator unit for the actuation of the catch via a drive. A hosing is provided in which the locking mechanism is arranged and mounted, with regard to the required installation space. The locking device provides the possibility of the formation of structurally different variants of the locking device. The actuator unit ( | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110038665 | STRUCTURAL UNIT - A structural unit having a tube ( | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110044754 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING THE GLASS PANES OF A DOOR OF A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A connecting device for connecting glass panes of a door of a household appliance includes a first retainer configured to connect to an outer glass pane. The first retainer includes a first insertion structure configured to receive an inner glass pane. A second retainer is fixed to the first retainer and configured to pivot from a first position to a second position and from the second position to the first position. The second retainer includes a locking element configured to retain the inner glass pane in the first position of the second retainer. The second retainer further includes an actuating element including a handle. The handle is configured to pivot the second retainer from the first position to the second position and from the second position to the first position. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110085850 | TRACK CONNECTION ELEMENT - A track connection element for positioning a track body, which exhibits an interior, on a hanging element is disclosed. The track connection element exhibits two sidewalls, distanced from each other, which both exhibit an insertion section for insertion of the track connection element into the interior and a connection section connecting the sidewalls, which section has a recess for the hanging element. The sidewalls are reduced in terms of height in certain areas in the area of the insertion section. Further, a fastening device with such a track connection element is disclosed. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110123263 | Device for Fastening Clash Pad to Vehicle - A device for fastening a clash pad to a vehicle, may include a grommet having a clash pad connection portion for placing in a hole formed in the clash pad, a stud bolt holder connected to the clash pad connection portion and including a receiving hole for receiving a stud bolt at a cowl panel of a vehicle body, and a mounting shelf clip connected to the stud bolt holder for placing on and fastening to a mounting flange at the cowl panel of the vehicle body, wherein the clash pad is fastened to the vehicle body as the stud bolt holder or the mounting shelf clip is placed on the stud bolt or the mounting flange, respectively. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110286788 | COUPLER WITH PIVOTING FRONT HOOK LOCK - An attachment coupler includes a frame including a front hook and rear hook. A rear hook lock moves between an unlocked and a locked position relative to the rear hook. An actuator moves the rear hook lock to its unlocked and locked positions. A gravity lock moves between an engaged and a disengaged position and obstructs movement of the rear hook lock to its unlocked position when the gravity lock is engaged. A supplemental lock arm moves relative to the frame between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A secondary lock is located adjacent the front hook and includes a latch that moves between an extended and a retracted position. The latch obstructs the front hook when extended. The supplemental lock arm blocks movement of the latch from its extended position to its retracted position when the supplemental lock arm is in its engaged position. A spring urges the latch toward its extended position. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120014745 | JOINT FOR EXTRUDED PANELS - A joint is provided which can be used in a housing for electrical components is formed by a series of extruded panels connected edge to edge. The first edge includes a slot defined by an inner wall and an outer wall and the second edge includes a blade inserted into the slot, the blade and the flexible wall including cooperating shoulders. The blade and slot are at an angle to the outer surface where a rib engages into an outer recess to seal the outer surface at the joint. A bridging member spans the joint to prevent spreading, while locking the flexible wall and carrying internal components. The housing can form a post or a receptacle on top of the post. The bridging members connect to end plates by screws extending though the plates so as to form an internal structure for the housing. Some of the connected panels can include cooling fins forming a cooling duct. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120070225 | HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED SAFETY LOCK RING - A connector assembly that can be used to connect a tension ring to a telescoping joint on a riser by using a lower set of hydraulically actuated dogs. A set of hydraulically actuated hang-off dogs on the connector assembly can be used to connect the tension ring to a diverter housing mounted on a rig. To prevent accidental disengagement of the hang-off dogs, a hydraulically actuated lock ring is used to provide a positive stop against the back of the hang-off dogs. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120087721 | STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING ENCODER BUTTON FROM COMING OUT OF PLACE - Inner claws of a fitting part | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120114413 | QUICK-FASTENING SAFETY DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A TOOL TO THE END OF THE ARM OF A HYDRAULIC POWER SHOVEL OR THE LIKE - The invention relates to a safety device for quick-fastening, comprising two portions ( | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120141195 | FOLDING CHAIR SAFETY LOCK - The present invention relates to devices for safely locking collapsible furniture in a fixed configuration. In particular, the present invention provides locks for collapsible furniture which are automatically engaged and require multiple affirmative steps to unlock. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120207538 | AUTOMATED TOOL CHANGE ASSEMBLY FOR ROBOTIC ARM - An automated tool change assembly and method for automatically coupling a robotic end effector to a robotic manipulator. The automated tool change assembly of the present invention provides first and second light-weight mechanical joint members for automated coupling to provide a rigid connection that can include an electrical connection to pass power and signals between the end effector and the manipulator. The connection can also have full pass-through mechanical power. The assembly also includes a tool station for docking an end effector. The tool station can also provide a platform to align tools with manipulators in forming the automatic connection between joint members. The tool station also provides a release bar for manually releasing end effectors from manipulators. Software scripts can connect and disconnect the tool change assembly remotely when attached to a robot. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120219356 | Coupler for Coupling an Attachment to a Machine - A coupler ( | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120275853 | Tie-Down Strap with Braking System and Method - A lever latch/strap tie system that can include a screw-down lock mechanism that securely holds a brake plate against the strap. Generally, the strap-locking latch of the present invention has a latch frame that receives a strap so that the strap lies flat against at least a portion of the latch frame. A locking lever engages the strap and presses a portion of the strap against the latch frame. A screw-down knob, or other locking knob abuts a braking plate where the braking plate is positioned above the strap. When the screw-down knob is tightened, it securely clamps the strap between the braking plate and the latch frame. The brake plate can contain at least one insert which contacts said strap when the screw-down clamp is tightened. This can be a grommet or other insert. This increases the friction and further prevents slipping. The entire product including the latch and hook can be scalable to different size straps such as 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches and the like. A slitted hook can allow a pre-sewn strap to be inserted during assembly. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120328362 | Anti-Tamper Device - An anti-tamper device in the form of a collar fitted about a housing is provided. The ends of the collar are formed into lock tabs, one of which is formed into a U-shaped portion, or V-shaped portion, to permit capture of the end of the other lock tab. Movement of the captured tab is prevented to resist tampering with the housing. Embodiment of the invention find application, in particular, to a housing for a bell at a railroad level crossing, and prevents loss of the bell due to vandalism. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120328363 | FIXING DEVICE FOR EXPANSION CARDS - A fixing device for fixing an expansion card mounted with a cover plate, includes a frame and a fixing member. The frame includes a board defining an elongated slot, a plate extending in a substantially perpendicular manner from an end of the board and perpendicular to the slot, and a fixing portion extending in a substantially perpendicular manner from a side of the plate opposite to the board. A fastener is mounted to the frame adjacent to the slot of the board. The fixing member includes a sliding portion slidably mounted to the fixing portion and an operation portion extending in a substantially perpendicular manner from the sliding portion. The sliding portion defines an engaging hole to receive the fastener. The fastener is to be engaged with the cover plate. The fixing member is operable to sandwich the cover plate with the plate. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130108356 | CONTIGENCY RELEASE DEVICE THAT USES RIGHT-HAND TORQUE TO ALLOW MOVEMENT OF A COLLET PROP | 05-02-2013 |
| 20150117941 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING THEFT OF A FIRST VEHICLE COMPONENT, WHICH IS RELEASABLY CONNECTED TO A SECOND VEHICLE COMPONENT - A device is provided for preventing theft of a first vehicle component which is releasably connected to a second vehicle component. The theft preventing device includes a cover member arranged for obstructing removal of the first component from the second component and a locking member, which is configured for locking the cover member or the second component in an operational position in which the cover member obstructs the removal of the first component from the second component. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150132048 | REINFORCING MEMBER FIXING DEVICE FOR PRIMARY BARRIER OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS STORAGE TANK - A fixing device of a first barrier-reinforcing member is disclosed. An exemplary embodiment provides a fixing device of a first barrier-reinforcing member for supporting first and second corrugated portions that are formed in a first barrier to cross each other in a liquefied natural gas storage tank including a heat-insulating board and a first barrier positioned thereon and forming an inner wall, including: a fixing bracket including a coupling portion fixedly inserted in insertion grooves formed under lateral sides of a crossing portion where the first and second corrugated portions cross, and a body coupled to one side of the coupling portion; and a first fastening member for fastening an impact-absorbing plate between the heat-insulating board and the first barrier with the other side of the body. The reinforcing member is fixed to inner sides of the first and second corrugated portions by the impact-absorbing plate. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20160115985 | POSITIVE LOCKING GREASE PLUG - A plug assembly configured for installation in a hammer assembly, the plug assembly comprising a cylindrical plug and an anti-rotation component. The cylindrical plug may include a plug head and a plug body. The cylindrical plug may include a receiving feature located in the plug head. The anti-rotation component may include a first locking feature and a second locking feature. The first locking feature may be configured to fixably engage with the receiving feature. The second locking feature may be configured to engage with the hammer assembly. | 04-28-2016 |
| 403316000 | Blocker for assembled joint retainer | 23 |
| 20090208278 | CONNECTING ASSEMBLY WITH SECURING RING - A connecting assembly for transmitting torque comprising a shaft journal with an outer annular groove and a hollow shaft with an inner annular groove, wherein, for torque transmitting purposes, the hollow shaft is rotationally fixed to the shaft journal and comprises at least one recess towards the outer circumferential face of the hollow shaft in a partial circumferential region of the inner annular groove. The connecting assembly also includes a radially elastically widenable axial securing ring which is positioned in the outer annular groove of the shaft journal and in the inner annular groove of the hollow shaft, wherein the axial securing ring comprises at least one outwardly projecting projection which is arranged in the at least one recess of the hollow shaft, and securing means which cover the at least one recess and prevent the axial securing ring from being radially widened. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090208279 | CONNECTING ASSEMBLY BETWEEN A SHAFT JOURNAL AND A CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - The invention relates to a connecting assembly, more particularly for use in the driveline of a motor vehicle. The connecting assembly comprises a shaft journal with an outer journal groove; a constant velocity universal joint with an inner joint part which, for the purpose of transmitting torque, is connected to the shaft journal in a rotationally fixed way and which comprises a sleeve projection, wherein, in an outer circumferential face of the sleeve projection, there is provided an engagement recess; a securing sleeve for axially fixing the inner joint part relative to the shaft journal; wherein the securing sleeve comprises inner holding portions which engage the journal groove, as well as outer holding portions which engage the at least one engagement recess. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090324325 | DEVICE FOR LOCKING A VEHICLE SEAT - A device for locking a vehicle seat has a pawl which can be pivoted about a first pivot axis and, in a closed position, is in engagement with a positionally fixed fitting and, in an open position, is free from the fitting, wherein the pawl has a first clamping surface, furthermore a locking element for locking the pawl in the closed position, which locking element can be pivoted about a second pivot axis and has a second clamping surface which, in a locking position, bears against the first clamping surface and, in the process, keeps the pawl in the closed position, and, in an unlocking position, is free from the first clamping surface, and an actuating element which interacts with the locking element in order to transfer the locking element into the unlocking position. A stop is provided for the actuating element in such a manner that, upon action of a torque exerted by the pawl on the locking element, the actuating element interacts in a blocking manner with the stop and blocks the further movement of the locking element before the latter reaches the unlocking position. In the region of the second clamping surface, the locking element has a material which is softer than a material which the pawl has in the region of the first clamping surface, and the pawl has a projection on which the first clamping surface is at least partially formed. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100129145 | CONNECTOR FOR EARTH MOVING IMPLEMENTS - A connector for connecting an implement to a digger or other prime mover is mountable on the digger and has a recess for receiving a connecting pin mounted on the implement. The connecting pin is retained in the recess by a retaining pin that is mounted on the connector. The retaining pin has a head that is seated on a face of the recess and a cylindrical tail portion that is received in a passage formed in the connector to secure the retaining pin on the connector with the head projecting into the recess adjacent the connecting pin. There is clearance between the head and the connecting pin and the head is shaped so that the clearance is reduced to a minimum when the retaining pin is rotated in the passage. The connector advantageously comprises spaced apart side walls joined together by across member in the form of a bent plate. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100158604 | Catcher pin assembly - A catcher pin assembly for attachment to a catcher link of an aircraft frame, the catcher pin assembly comprising an engine mounting element | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110103885 | Retaining Device for Tube Member - A retaining device for a tube member contains a body including a peripheral fringe and a side fringe connected together to define a receiving space, the receiving space including a first and a second sides, the peripheral fringe including a first engaging portion defined thereon, including a first connecting portion and a fixed portion connected with two ends of the first engaging portion respectively; a movable retaining member installed in the receiving space, and including a second engaging portion, and including a second connecting portion and a movable portion connected with two ends of the second engaging portion respectively, the second connecting portion being used to connect with the first connecting portion of the body; a locking element being used to force the moving portion toward the fixed portion of the body so that the external fence is retained tightly between the first locking fences and the locking fences. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110182658 | Quick release latch assembly - A quick-release latch assembly is disclosed that includes a plate, a latch pivotally coupled to the plate, and a locking assembly movable relative to the latch between a first, unlocked position and a second, locked position. When the locking assembly is in the unlocked position, the latch is allowed to rotate with respect to the plate. In contrast, when the locking assembly is in the locked position, the latch is prevented from rotating with respect to the plate. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20120170974 | ACTUATING MECHANISM - An exemplary actuating mechanism includes a driving shaft and a driven shaft. The driving shaft includes a connecting end. Engaging blocks are formed on the connecting end with a clearance defined between each two neighboring engaging blocks. The driven shaft includes a pivot end. Protruding blocks are formed on the pivot end with a gap defined between each two neighboring protruding blocks. The driving shaft is connected with the driven shaft via the engaging blocks of the connecting end respectively engaged in the gaps and the protruding blocks of the pivot end respectively engaged in the clearances. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120230760 | Coupler with Magnet - A coupler includes first and second attachment pin jaws. A first latching mechanism is associated with the first jaw. The first latching mechanism has an arm connected to and extending away from a latching member. A second latching mechanism is associated with the jaw. The first and second latching mechanisms are adapted to latch the first and second attachment pins of an accessory in or on the first jaw and the second jaw, respectively. The second latching mechanism is powered for movement between a latching position and a non-latching position. The first latching mechanism is operatively connected to, or connectable with, the second latching mechanism to allow it to selectively operate the first latching mechanism between latching and non-latching positions by means of a groove or flange or finger on the second latching mechanism. A magnet is provided to ensure a correct disengagement of the first latch latching mechanism. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120282020 | Device for Coupling a Drive Shaft of an Auxiliary Unit of a Commercial Vehicle Having a Gear Drive and Method for Producing Said Device - A device is provided for coupling a shaft for driving an auxiliary unit of a commercial vehicle, having a gear drive with an output gear. The shaft can be fixed in an axial direction parallel to a rotary axis of the shaft by way of a retaining ring. Grooves associated with the retaining ring are disposed on the output gear and on the shaft. A method is also provided for producing the coupling device. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120315083 | PLUG CONNECTOR WHICH CAN BE CLEANED EASILY - A plug connector having a plug body for holding the plug side of a socket body and having a resilient cage arranged on the plug body with resilient tongues which are axially slotted on the plug side, clasp the circumference of the socket body when it is mated with the plug body, and can be compressed radially by a locking sleeve which can be moved on the resilient cage. According to the invention, the resilient cage is itself arranged movably on the plug body and can be pushed back so far in the cable-side direction to a cleaning position that the plug-side end of the plug body is freely accessible. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130039695 | ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE FOR WELLAHEAD STUFFING BOX - A device for preventing rotation of a stuffing box cap to avoid leakage of contents, the device comprising an upwardly projecting stop member mounted on the stuffing box body which is configured to abut a protuberance on the cap and thereby prevent cap rotation. The stop member is preferably configured to pivot away from the stuffing box cap when cap removal is desired. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130064603 | INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CONNECTION ASSURANCE DEVICE - An intermediate steering shaft connection assembly for a steering column is provided. The intermediate steering shaft connection assembly comprises at least one shaft, a clamping yoke configured to be coupled to the shaft, and a connection assurance device interposed between the shaft and the clamping yoke. The connection assurance device is configured to ensure proper positioning of the clamping yoke on the shaft to allow for final assembly. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130129413 | LATCH MECHANISM FOR AUTOMOTIVE SEAT ASSEMBLY - A latch mechanism for a seat of a vehicle includes a side plate, a hook, a locking pawl, an anti-rattle cam and a transfer plate. The side plate includes a first and second mounting bushing and a first and second pivot bushing. The hook is pivotably supported on the second pivot bushing, and includes a receiving portion configured to accept a striker. The hook is further configured to rotate between an engaged position and a released position. The locking pawl and anti-rattle cam are pivotably supported on the first pivot bushing and configured to rotate between a locked and an unlocked state. The locking pawl is configured to prevent the hook from rotating toward the released position when in a locked state. The transfer plate is configured to selectively urge the hook to rotate toward a released position. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130189026 | ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE FOR WELLHEAD STUFFING BOX - A device for preventing rotation of a stuffing box cap to avoid leakage of contents, the device comprising an upwardly projecting stop member mounted on the stuffing box body which is configured to abut a protuberance on the cap and thereby prevent cap rotation. The stop member is preferably configured to pivot away from the stuffing box cap when cap removal is desired. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20140112712 | CASE FASTENING DEVICE - The present invention discloses a case fastening device, which is applied to a case. The switching member and the plate member are respectively pivotally coupled to two ends of the base by a first pivotal element and a second pivotal element, and rotatable above the base. Two ends of the metallic buckle are respectively snap-fitted to the switching member and the plate member. The bayonets are fixed on the plate member. While the user presses down the switching member, the metallic buckle actuates the plate member to rotate above the base, and let the bayonets be inserted into the second through-hole of the base and the first through-hole of the case, whereby the bayonets are mounted to the case. While the user lifts up the switching member, the bayonets are withdrawn from the first through-hole and the second through-hole, whereby the bayonets are dismounted from the case. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140356059 | QUICK-COUPLER - A quick-coupler for coupling a tool, including a coupling mount for receiving a first locking part and a locking mount for receiving a second locking part, wherein a securing element, which can be actuated by a pressure medium, is associated with the coupling mount for capturing and/or securing the first locking part in the coupling mount and a locking element, which can be actuated by a pressure medium, is associated with the locking mount for locking the second locking part in the locking mount. The securing element of the coupling mount can likewise be actuated by the pressure circuit for actuating the locking element of the locking mount, with the securing element being connected to the pressure circuit via a switching valve which is controllable by a sensor arranged at the coupling mount for detecting the locking part. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150030383 | OUTRIGGER CONNECTION LOCKING DEVICE - There is provided an outrigger connection locking device used in a crane apparatus including a boom, a swivel base that supports the boom so as to be raised and lowered, a carrier frame on which the swivel base is mounted, and an outrigger removably mounted to the carrier frame. The outrigger locking device includes: a connection pin that can be inserted into a carrier frame hole formed in the carrier frame and into an outrigger hole formed in the outrigger; a telescopic cylinder that performs a telescopic motion that allows the connection pin to move to a location in which the connection pin is inserted into the carrier frame hole and the outrigger hole; a connection locking unit that restricts the connection pin inserted into the carrier frame hole and the outrigger hole from moving; and a remote operation mechanism for connection locking that can operate the connection locking unit. | 01-29-2015 |
| 403317000 | Blocker keeper | 4 |
| 20090148230 | System for locking a first shaft with respect to a second shaft eliminating clearances between said shafts - The invention concerns a system for locking, with respect to rotation and translation, the engagement of a first shaft ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100254754 | RETAINING RING FOR A CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY USING THE SAME - A retaining ring for a constant velocity joint includes an annular, C-shaped retainer body that tapers inwardly toward the longitudinal axis from a first end opening and a first end to a second end opening and a second end, the retainer body comprising a first retainer leg and an opposed second retainer leg, the first retainer leg and the second retainer leg joined together on a proximal end and separated on respective distal ends by a gap. It also includes an axially extending annular rib disposed on the first end of the retainer body. It further includes a relief feature formed on the second end of the first retainer leg and a relief feature formed on the second end of the second leg, the relief feature on the first retainer leg and the relief feature on the second retainer leg disposed closer to the proximal end than the distal ends. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110027014 | BALL LOCK MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT - A paint gun assembly including a spray head and a connecting manifold. The spray head includes a bore terminating in a radially extending space of gradually increasing radius. The bore receives a shaft that has an axially extending bore which connects with radially extending bores in which balls are contained. The shaft also contains a plunger with a rounded end, engaging the balls. When forced into the axial bore, the plunger forces the balls into the radially extending bores and out into the tapered, radially extending space. The plunger engages a cam which is exposed at a surface of the manifold body and includes a hexagon drive to adjust the angular rotation of the cam using a suitable key. The manifold body provides a recess for receiving a retaining pin, whose end is received in the cam guide profile. Axial movement of the cam is resisted by a compression spring. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110229256 | Storage Systems And Methods Of Use Of The Same - Storage systems and methods of use of the same are disclosed. The storage systems are configured to be connected to wall structures and to be modular in construction, so as to be able to use a plurality of horizontally disposed hang rails and/or a plurality of vertical standards, and/or modular storage components that are received on a hang rail or a vertical standard, or that may be connected directly to a wall structure. | 09-22-2011 |
| 403318000 | Blocked key | 1 |
| 20120063842 | BIASED PLUNGE PIN ASSEMBLY - A vehicle, such as off road vehicle, includes a plunge pin assembly located in a flexible joint, which maybe actuated without tools to decouple and thus remove a driven system from a driving system. The plunge pin assembly includes a plunge pin biased to an installed position such that a clip of the plunge pin assembly retains the driven system to the driving system during operation of a vehicle. The clip (e.g., circlip, snap ring, coil spring or crest wave spring) is circumferentially contractable and expandable. A transfer element cooperates with tapered and recessed contours of the plunge pin to permit the aforementioned actuation of the clip. Movement of the transfer pin along with contraction of the clip allows the driven system to be decoupled from the driving system. The plunge pin may include a head portion positioned at a desired distance from a drive axle of the driven system. | 03-15-2012 |
| 403319000 | Blocker is catch or key | 11 |
| 20090022544 | Cable Coupler Having Retained Wedges - A cable coupler includes a body having a first end, a second end, and first and second passageways sized and shaped to receive a cable, with each passageway including a tapered portion. A wedge assembly is disposed in each tapered portion to secure a cable to the body. A clip assembly is attached to the body adjacent the tapered portion of each of the passageways and is shiftable between a closed position in which the clip assembly is positioned to prevent an adjacent one of the wedge assemblies from exiting the corresponding passageway and an open position in which the adjacent wedge assembly is insertable into the tapered portion of the corresponding passageway. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090263186 | Permanent joint comprised of a fitting, a sleeve and a pipe, as well as fitting for fluid conduits and a sleeve for fluid conduit pipes - A permanent joint includes a fitting, a sleeve, and a pipe. The fitting exhibits a base body, an outer body and a supporting body, wherein the outer body and supporting body form a groove between them, the inner peripheral surface of the outer body exhibits at least one latching groove, and the outer peripheral surface of the supporting body exhibits a sealing surface inclined relative to the axis of the fitting. The sleeve exhibits at least one latching projection arranged on the outer peripheral surface and at least one open slit running in the axial direction, wherein at least one fixing projection is arranged on the inner peripheral surface in the area of the latching projection. The sleeve embraces a pipe end under a pre-stress, wherein the pipe end with the sleeve engages into the groove under a pre-stress, and the latching groove and latching projection create a frictional connection. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20110008102 | DOCKING SYSTEM - A convex forward surface of a forward-biased probe head of a first portion of a docking system engages a central concave conical surface of a second portion of the docking system. A first linear actuator moves a flexible docking cable assembly relative to a support structure through bores therein and through the probe head. An aftward retraction of the docking cable assembly causes a linearly-actuated cam element thereof to rotate a rotary cam follower pivoted from the support structure, which engages an aft edge portion of the probe head, forcing the probe head forward. A plurality of distal coupling elements operatively coupled to the support structure around a central axis thereof engage with and become releasably captured by a corresponding socket and associated capture mechanism of a mating second portion of the docking system, and rigidized when the probe head is forced against the central concave conical surface. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110286789 | LATCHING SYSTEM FOR A BICYCLE - A latching system has a frame having a U-shaped recess, and a latching element for closing the recess. The latching element is U-shaped in essence, one leg of which forming a latching pawl and the other leg forming a control pawl, and a connection member of which, pivotable around capstan, being connected to the frame. The latching element is pivotable between a release position, in which the latching pawl is situated outside the recess and the control pawl extends into the recess, and a latching position in which the latching pawl closes the recess in the frame and the control pawl is situated outside the recess. The latching system further includes a blocking mechanism which includes a movable blocking pin. The latching element is provided with notches with which in the latching position or release position respectively the blocking pin engages. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120027508 | TURBINE ENGINE COUPLING STACK - An example coupling stack includes a first rotating member and a second rotating member. A plurality of aligned slots is defined in the first rotating member and the second rotating member. A tab lock is provided having an annular body with an axial front side, an axial back side, and a radial inner periphery. Tabs are formed on the axial back side and inserted into the plurality of aligned slots. The annular body of the tab lock also includes a plurality of openings extending into the radial inner periphery. A plurality of flanges is provided on the axial back side of the annular body adjacent to the plurality of openings. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027509 | RETENTION SYSTEM - A system to retain a sleeve within a housing includes a sleeve, a spring loaded retaining pin which can be moved to be fully within the sleeve, a locking pin to hold the retaining pin within the sleeve when the sleeve is being set into or withdrawn from the housing, and an annular recess in the housing to receive the retaining pin when the sleeve is set in the housing, the locking pin is removed and the retaining pin is pushed outward by the spring. The sleeve is retained within the housing when the spring pushes the retaining pin outward so that the retaining pin engages the annular recess in the housing. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120057928 | CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - In the process of connecting two housings ( | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120076576 | RETAINING RING - A retaining ring is characterized by a variable effective inner diameter and a variable effective outer diameter to axially retain a first member with respect to a second member. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20130209165 | STRUCTURE TO FIX INFLATABLE AND ELASTIC MOTION BODY - An improved structure to fix an inflatable and elastic motion body includes an elastic air bag, a frame, a base and a plurality of restricting pieces. The base has a receiving slot recessedly formed close to a top surface of the base, and a recessed engaging trough recessedly formed close to a bottom surface thereof. The recessed engaging trough engages with a hook end of the restricting piece, so the restricting piece can tightly clamp a fixed edge of the elastic air bag. Since the restricting pieces with better strength are disposed in restricting slots of the frame to tightly confine the elastic air bag and the base to locate between the hook end and the pressing end of the restricting piece, so when the elastic air bag is heavily pressed, it would not escape from the restricting slot of the frame to increase the structural strength and durability. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20150323015 | MECHANICAL COUPLING DEVICES - The present invention relates to rotary devices, such as wind vanes and the like. Specifically, the present invention relates to a mechanical coupling for the same, whereby a wind vane or other rotary tool, can be replaced without the use of a tool. The present invention seeks to provide a coupling device which makes a mechanical coupling between a first and a second member such that the locking together and release action is positive, without likelihood of failure, and can be conducted simply and quickly without the use of a tool. Further objects of the invention are to provide couplings in which a positive axial and rotational location of shaft as first member and mating bore in a second member are obtained without reliance on friction forces, and which do not cause damage to either of the sliding surfaces when excessive force is applied, and which are capable of transmitting a torque, such couplings being suitable for attaching a rotor to an anemometer or the fin to the shaft of a wind vane. In accordance with a general aspect of the invention, the invention provides a coupling arrangement for a rotary device and a spindle supported for rotation, the coupling being enabled by a resilient body which acts upon a spheroidal locking member such as a ball bearing. In particular, the present invention provides a coupling arrangement for a wind vane or an anemometer rotating body comprising impellor cups, which impellor cups and rotating body are required for removable fitment, ideally without the use of tools. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150330428 | CATCH PORTION, APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF CATCH PORTION - According to one embodiment, a catch portion includes a thick-wall portion, a recessed portion, a first block and a second block. The thick-wall portion is formed inside an outer circumferential frame of a case configured to be open on at least one side. The recessed portion is provided in the thick-wall portion, and includes a first plane configured to face away from the open side of the case and a second plane configured to face toward the open side of the case. The first block protrudes from the thick-wall portion along the first plane. The second block protrudes more than the first block along the second plane. | 11-19-2015 |
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| 20100266334 | Coupling Structure - A coupling structure comprises a casing disposed with a bottom plate, a first side plate and a second side plate; the first side plate is disposed with at least one retaining portion; said retaining portion is disposed with a movable end and a retaining unit; the retaining unit is projected out from said first side plate toward an inner part of the casing; at least one actuating component is corresponding to the retaining portion; the actuating component is disposed with a cylindrical body and guide groove; the guide groove surrounds the cylindrical body; the cylindrical body is pivotally coupled to first side plate; the guide groove accepts the movable end. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110013979 | LOCK MECHANISM AND COMBINATION CASE - A locking technique that can lock and unlock a case by one action and in addition can hang the case at the time of, for example, display. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110274485 | Profiled Members for Transferring Torques and Torque-Locked Connection - A torque-locked connection between a hub or disk ( | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120243934 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TWO COMPONENTS - The invention relates to a device for connecting two components ( | 09-27-2012 |
| 20140186105 | LOCK - A lock assembly comprising a locking element having; a body having a first locking axis; at least one tab movable relative to the body, the tab movable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the first locking axis; a locking surface having at least one retaining element; wherein the lock assembly is operative to adopt a locked condition where the at least one tab engages with a respective one of the at least one retaining element to prevent relative movement between the locking element and the locking surface in at least one direction of the first locking axis. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20150050076 | LOCKING RING WITH TAPERED RECESSES - A locking ring positioned between first and second components. The locking ring includes a body having first and second opposing axial surfaces and a bore formed axially therethrough. A recess is formed into the second axial surface. The recess is defined by an outer radial surface, first and second opposing circumferentially offset surfaces, and an inner axial surface disposed between the first and second axial surfaces. At least a portion of the first circumferentially offset surface is oriented at an angle between 30° and 85° with respect to a plane that is perpendicular to a longitudinal centerline through the body. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150330434 | Fixation arrangement as well as an interchangeable part and a lock key - A fixation arrangement for attachment of an interchangeable part to a retaining device includes a generally circular shaft attached to or integrated with either the interchangeable part or the retaining device, and a generally circular mounting hole formed in the other, a rotary preventing device to prevent rotation of the interchangeable part and the retaining device in relation to each other, and an actuator for tightening the interchangeable part and the retaining device towards each other. The fixation arrangement also includes a sleeve having a wall thickness that tapers along a direction of a center axis of the sleeve, such that an outer envelope surface and/or an inner bore of the sleeve is conically shaped in the direction of its center axis, and which has at least one slit, and a conical portion formed on the inner circumference of the mounting hole and/or on the outer circumference of the shaft. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160033069 | RING COUPLINGS - A ring coupling includes a first cylindrical body defining an outward facing coupling surface extending in a circumferential direction. A second cylindrical body defines an inward facing coupling surface extending in the circumferential direction. A retainer ring is engaged to the coupling surfaces of the first and second cylindrical bodies to prevent axial disengagement of the first and second cylindrical bodies. The cylindrical bodies can be coupled without relative circumferential rotation of the first and second cylindrical bodies. | 02-04-2016 |
