1662results about "Rod connections" patented technology

A junction assembly comprising a primary hub, the primary hub comprising one or more primary hub sidewalls, one or more primary hub angular members; a top member disposed atop the primary hub; a secondary hub disposed below the primary hub; and one or more brackets pivotably coupled to at least one of the primary hub and the secondary hub.

An accessory mount allows accessories to be removably and adjustably mounted to a surface. In an example, the surface may be that of a watercraft, and the accessory may be a fishing rod. The mount may be used with a track fixable to an environmental surface or mounted directed to the environmental surface. When used with a track, a post of the accessory mount releasably engages the track. Slidable engagement of the post allows lateral or horizontal adjustment of the accessory. An accessory engaging member is adjustable in relation to the post about a horizontal axis and a vertical axis, so that angular and azimuthal rotational adjustments of the accessory are enabled. A single lever is used to make angular and rotational adjustments, and to release the accessory engaging member from the post.

A nut adapted to disengage with a threaded bolt, the nut comprising a base portion integrally formed to a top portion. The nut includes a bore positioned along a central axis through the base portion and the top portion, wherein the top portion is tapered between circumference of the base portion and the bore of the top portion. The tapering is at an angle between 0° to 45° relative to the diameter of the base portion; the base portion comprises at least two cavities, wherein the at least two cavities extend vertically into the base portion.

A sun umbrella locking device includes: a sliding base, a locking clamping base and a fastening assembly, wherein a sliding chamber is formed in the locking clamping base, and two locking pieces are arranged on side surfaces of the locking clamping base; an expansion joint is formed between the two locking pieces, and the expansion joint extends into the sliding chamber of the locking clamping base; the two locking pieces are respectively provided with a first locking hole, the sliding base is provided with an accommodating chamber, and the locking clamping base is arranged in the accommodating chamber; the sliding base is provided with a second locking hole aligned with the first locking hole; after passing through the second locking hole and the first locking hole, the fastening assembly is connected to the sliding base and the locking clamping base.

A fixing structure includes an insertion hole, a slit, a first stopper, and a second stopper. The insertion hole is provided in a vehicle body frame. A pipe nut main body is inserted through the insertion hole so as to be rotatable. The slit is provided in the vehicle body frame and extends from the insertion hole. The first stopper is provided at a base end of the pipe nut main body and abuts on an outer surface of the vehicle body frame to restrict movement of the pipe nut main body in a longitudinal direction. The second stopper extends from a side surface of the pipe nut main body, passes through the slit, and is disposed inside the vehicle body frame. The second stopper is joined to an inner surface of the vehicle body frame at a position rotated around the central axis from the slit.

A captive fastener system and methods of installing captive fasteners are presented. A captive fastener system comprises an expandable opening with an initial diameter connected to a channel; and the channel. The channel has an internal diameter larger than the initial diameter and an exit diameter configured to retain a head of a fastener inside the channel.

A connection assembly for modular construction includes an upper junction connector coupled to an upper end of a column. The upper junction connector includes an upper end that has a planar upper surface, a recessed surface, and at least one connector sidewall extending between the upper surface and the recessed surface. The recessed surface and the at least one connector sidewall define a contiguous recessed area in the upper end that extends to second, third, and fourth edges of the upper end of the connector. A slot extends through the upper end adjacent to an interior surface of a column sidewall. A transverse bore extends through the first column sidewall proximate to and aligned with the slot.

A coupling system for use with a solar tracker and a method of use are described herein. The coupling system includes a support rail having a torque tube receiving surface configured to interface with a torque tube. One or more rigid arms configured to couple the support rail to the torque tube, each rigid arm pivotably connected to the support rail and being pivotable about a rotational axis. The one or more rigid arms configured to extend at least partially around the torque tube and pivotable into a closed position. The one or more rigid arms having one or more distal ends fastenable to secure the one or more rigid arms in the closed position.

Provided is a housing comprising, a plastic assembly comprising a plastic “B” cover having one or more snap on plastic hooks protruding therefrom and one or more grooves cut therein, a display panel sandwiched into the plastic assembly behind the plastic “B” cover, in front of an electromagnetic interference shielding (EMI) material, and a plastic “A” cover having one or more grooves cut therein, the plastic assembly held together by one or more clips sliding along each side of the plastic assembly, and within the one or more grooves of the plastic “B” cover and one or more snap on plastic hooks and the one or more grooves of the plastic “A” cover, the EMI material has one or more press-on grommets which are pressed onto one or more plastic buttons protruding from a surface of the plastic “A” cover to secure the EMI material to the plastic “A” cover.

A modular furniture quick assembly system implementing toggle latches and pins to couple two adjacent structural tubes together. The toggle latch has a catch arm that engages with the pin. The pin is inserted at least partially through one or both of the adjacent structural tubes.

The clip that is the subject of the invention is characterized in that it is a one-piece, lockless connection clip with a “C” shape to group and fix all components and hydraulic elements that are suitable for the mounting structure of the clip and need to be fixed to each other in washing, cleaning and similar systems in hydraulic systems working with pressurised and hot / cold water, such as combi boilers / floor heaters, etc., is capable of grasping the flanges of the hydraulic parts it connects radially with its “C” shaped structure, can withstand the pressure, temperature and tension it is exposed to, can be coloured and is made of thermoplastic polymer raw materials.

A telescoping mechanism includes a handle including a motor and a controller operatively connected to the motor for controlling operation of the motor, a spindle operatively coupled to, and configured to be rotated by, the motor. The spindle is not journaled by the motor and instead is journaled by a bearing support distanced from the motor. Telescoping segments are coupled to the spindle. The telescoping segments are nested together in a contracted orientation and extend outwards upon rotation of the spindle.

An air vehicle structure includes a first component having a plurality of first component openings, and a second component positioned on the first component and having a plurality of second component openings aligned with the plurality of first component openings. A plurality of fasteners extend through the second component openings and into the plurality of first component openings to secure the second component to the first component. A cover assembly is installed over the second component covering the plurality of fasteners and includes a cover frame, and a plurality of wedge lock assemblies. Each wedge lock assembly is positioned at a second component opening of the plurality of second component openings. Each wedge lock assembly of the plurality of wedge lock assemblies are engaged to an interior surface of a corresponding second component opening of the plurality of second component openings to secure the cover assembly to the second component.

A connector assembly, having an upper connector coupled to a lower connector and a gusset plate sandwiched between the upper and lower connectors. Also, disclosed is a hoistable connector assembly, a lifting frame assembly, a coupling system for modular frame units, a method for assembling a module unit using the connector assembly, and a modular frame unit and building having the connector assembly.

The utility model relates to the technical field of corner connection, in particular to a corner connection structure. The corner connecting structure comprises a first sectional material, a second sectional material and a corner connecting piece, connecting buckles are installed in sectional material through holes, close to the two ends, of the first sectional material and the second sectional material respectively, the corner connecting piece comprises a first connecting section and a second connecting section which are connected with each other, the first sectional material is arranged on the first connecting section in a sleeving mode, and the second sectional material is arranged on the second connecting section in a sleeving mode. Lock catch holes matched with the connecting buckles are formed in the positions, close to the ends, of the first connecting section and the second connecting section. The adjacent section bars are connected through the corner connecting pieces, the connecting buckles are arranged in the section bars, locking is achieved through the connecting buckles and the corner connecting pieces, and effectiveness of connection is guaranteed; the connecting buckle is fixed in the sectional material and does not move, so that the connecting buckle is safer for an operator; the corner connecting piece is an independent piece, and no elastic boss is arranged on the corner connecting piece, so that parts cannot be damaged during transportation.

A connecting rod coupling device for attaching a component to an aircraft fuselage and / or stiffening the fuselage has a first coupler, and a second coupler couplable to the first coupler. The first coupler has an elongate body with a first channel on a lateral surface along a first longitudinal axis. The second coupler has a hollow-cylindrical portion, which, on an inner face along a second longitudinal axis, has a second channel complementing the first channel. The hollow-cylindrical portion has a radial cutout through which the elongate body is radially insertable into the second channel from outside the hollow-cylindrical portion. The second coupler has a closure body, which closes the radial cutout, and can be positioned removably in the cutout to complete the second channel on a radially internal face. The second coupler also has an element, pushable onto the hollow-cylindrical portion to secure the closure body on the hollow-cylindrical portion.

A kit of parts for use in demountably configuring a variety of structural assemblies. A kit may comprise a plurality of cylindrical structural components configured for engagement with various types of male connector components along the sides or at the ends of the cylindrical structural components, there provided for demountable engagement of a female-end socket component at the end of another cylindrical structural component. The kit may additionally comprise components for one or more of roller carriage assemblies and / or one or more of sliding carriage assemblies configured for rolling or sliding movement along rail assemblies comprising a plurality of cylindrical, square, rectangular, or octagonal track components. The rail assemblies may be supported by bases comprising the cylindrical structural components and other components such as weight components, as well as threaded foot components or threaded caster components on which the rail assemblies can be adjustably levelled.

A device for use with a wood-based structural element having an outer surface and inner surfaces defining a T-slot, wherein the T-slot has a central section that is open at the outer surface, and has a pair of undercut sections projecting from opposite sides of the central section, and the inner surfaces of the structural element include a pair of inner surfaces facing inward, the device comprising: a T-nut having an outer portion receivable in the central section of the T-slot, a screw-threaded bore, and an inner portion with a pair of clamping surfaces projecting from opposite sides of the outer portion; wherein the bore has a nominal cross-sectional area for receiving a threaded fastener, and the clamping surfaces on the T-nut have a combined surface area of about 10 times the cross-sectional area of the bore; and wherein the T-nut is configured for use with a wood-based structural element.

A bracket apparatus for engaging adjacent lighting fixtures is provided. The bracket device includes a pair of arms. The pair of arms are spaced apart from each other. Each arm of the pair of arms has an aperture for receiving a fastener for coupling each arm of the pair of arms to a respective housing of an adjacent lighting fixture. The stent device further includes a base. The base extends angularly from the pair of arms. The base has a generally V-shaped bore between the pair of arms for receiving protrusions at respective ends of the housing. Fastening the fastener exerts an upward force on the base to force the protrusions into the V-shaped holes to pull the respective housings toward each other to engage adjacent lighting fixtures. Systems including the cradle apparatus and methods for engaging adjacent lighting fixtures are also provided.

A fitting type joint pole 100 according to the present disclosure is formed by fitting together one end part of one pipe and the other end part of another pipe, for each of a plurality of pipes having a cylindrical shape. A guide taper part 4 whose diameter is reduced toward one end of the pipe is formed at one end part of said pipe, and the other end part of another pipe has an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the guide taper part 4 and houses the guide taper part 4.

The invention relates to a connecting element for the tool-free connection of two chambered frame profiles to produce a frame, comprising two interconnected legs for insertion into a connecting chamber of the frame profiles to be joined, wherein the two legs (11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32) are each provided on two opposite side walls (14, 24) with elastic wings (15, 25) extending in the direction opposite to the free end of the leg (11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32) and are angled to it. The invention further relates to a profile frame (7) with frame profiles (4) that are connected to each other via such connecting elements.

There is provided a connector for telescoping rods including a core including a frustoconical shaft portion having a first frustoconical surface, the first frustoconical surface having first threading and one or more non-threaded portions; and a sleeve defining a generally cylindrical wall capable of receiving the frustoconical shaft portion and having a second threading, wherein the second threading is engageable with the first threading to selectively displace the sleeve relative to the core between a first position where the sleeve has a first diameter and a second position where the sleeve has expanded to a larger second diameter. The sleeve may include an outward lip extending from a base exterior cylindrical side surface of the sleeve to frictionally engage an outer rod when the sleeve is inserted therein.

A locking mechanism for a connector assembly is described. The locking mechanism comprising complementary male (2) and female portions (3). The female (3) portion comprising an inclined surface (36) and engaging members (20) arranged thereon. The male and female portions comprising grooved surfaces (9,29), wherein the grooves are asymmetric. The male portion (2) extends through the female portion (3), and the grooved engaging members are arranged radially inward of the inclined surface (36), between the male portion and outer sleeve (30); the load being transferred from the male portion (2) to the grooved engaging members (20) and from the grooved engaging members to the outer sleeve (30), wherein the load is transferred from the grooved engaging members to the outer sleeve only at the interface of the inclined surfaces of the grooved engaging members and outer sleeve.

The damping-adjustable pull rod comprises an outer rod and an inner rod which are matched with each other, the inner rod is coaxially nested in the outer rod and can slide relatively, a fixing screw is sleeved between the outer rod and the inner rod in a matched mode, and an annular cavity is formed between the outer rod and the inner rod. A first damping spring and a second damping spring are installed at the two ends of the annular cavity respectively, a supporting ring is arranged in the middle of the annular cavity and located between the first damping spring and the second damping spring, the supporting ring is connected with the outer wall of the head of the inner rod through threads, and an elastic ring is installed on the outer surface of the supporting ring in a matched mode; the outer surface of the supporting ring is in interference fit with the inner wall of the outer rod through the elastic effect, continuous friction resistance is generated, damping can be provided in the whole telescopic movement process, particularly, effective buffering is provided at two limiting positions, stable friction damping is provided in the middle stroke, and the damping size can be adjusted according to actual needs.

A snap-on support assembly has a snap-on base and at least one ring post. The snap-on base includes a base bottom portion and a base top portion. The base bottom portion has a spaced-apart pair of bottom portion attachment arms configured for snap-on attachment to a bar member. The base top portion comprises a monument co-molded with the base bottom portion and having a monument top end having a monument threaded bore. The ring post has a ring for securing one or more elongate elements to the ring post. The ring post is configured to be attached to the monument top end via a threaded element engaging the monument threaded bore.

To provide a temporary fastening jig for temporarily fastening a flange joint to be fastened, capable of supporting an inner surface packing sandwiched between the flange joint and the temporary fastening jig at an appropriate position.SOLUTION: A temporary fastening jig 10 for temporarily fastening a flange joint 5 to be fastened includes a cylindrical pin portion 11 to be inserted into an 6b of a bolt hole of the flange joint 5, and a head portion 16 having an outside diameter larger than an inside diameter of the 6a of the bolt hole, and the pin portion 11 has, on a cylindrical side surface thereof, a packing support plane 13 dug down to support a disk-shaped inner surface packing 9 installed between the flange joints 5. The packing support plane 13 is a plane parallel to a tangential plane in contact with the cylindrical side surface of the pin portion 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1