152 results about "Tension member" patented technology

Provided in one example is a coupling member, a downhole tool, and a well system. The coupling member, in one aspect, includes an axial tension member portion, and a first shear member portion, the first shear member portion having a first shear member shoulder extending from a first end of the axial tension member portion, the first shear member shoulder configured to engage with an opposing head member shoulder to axially fix the axial tension member portion relative to the head member. The coupling member, according to one aspect, includes a second shear member portion, the second shear member portion have a second shear member shoulder extending from a second opposing end of the axial tension member portion, the second shear member shoulder configured to engage with an opposing base member shoulder to axially fix the axial tension member portion relative to the base member.

To provide an adhesive strength testing device capable of testing a tensile adhesive strength in the thickness direction of an expansive adhesive with higher accuracy than before.SOLUTION: Provided is an adhesive strength testing device for testing a tensile adhesive strength of an expandable adhesive with respect to a predetermined material, the testing device including: a pair of test pieces made of the material; a spacer; a holding member that presses the test pieces facing each other via the spacer and holds the test pieces such that a space is formed between facing surfaces of the test pieces; and a tensile member that has a first attachment portion attached to a tensile force generator that generates a tensile force and a second attachment portion attached to each of the test pieces from which the holding structure has been removed, the facing surfaces being bonded to each other by the expandable adhesive disposed in the space, and that transmits the tensile force generated by the tensile force generator to each of the test pieces to pull the test pieces in a direction in which the facing surfaces are separated from each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

An electro-mechanical actuator for a valve can have a collar configured to envelope a portion of a commercially available liquid coupler. The collar can engage a region of the liquid coupler and a bias member can urge the collar to displace a movable member of the liquid coupler and thereby to break a coupling. A dowel can retain the collar against the force applied by the bias member and a tension member can, under threshold tension, retract the dowel, releasing the collar to move under influence of the bias member. Other valves have a gate element coupled with an armature to rotate the gate element under an electromagnetic field. The gate element can define a recess and a retainer can reside in the recess. As the gate element rotates, the retainer can align with a longitudinal segment of the recess and allow the gate element to displace longitudinally.

An elevator car defines an interior space for accommodating passengers and / or cargo. The elevator car comprises a working platform and a tension member, wherein the working platform is moveable between a stowed position, above the interior space, and an operational position, within the interior space using the tension member. and A support member is arranged to support the working platform, from below, when the working platform is in the operational position.

An assembly and method includes selecting a jacket material for a jacket that encases a plurality of tension members, selecting a protective material for the jacket, and covering only pre-identified portions of the jacket with the protective material.

The invention discloses a self-adaptive settlement photovoltaic support structure and method, and relates to the technical field of photovoltaic support. The self-adaptive settlement photovoltaic support structure comprises a stand column; the hoops are arranged in a split mode and connected through connecting pieces, and the split positions of the hoops extend outwards to form first mounting positions; the oblique beam is located on the upper side of the stand column, and the bottom side of the oblique beam extends outwards to form a second mounting position; the supporting part comprises a first supporting rod and a second supporting rod; the connecting assembly extends into the first mounting position and the second mounting position and is connected with the hoop or the oblique beam, and the first supporting rod and the second supporting rod are hinged to the connecting assembly. Passive or semi-active compensation is achieved when a stand column is subjected to differential settlement or relative displacement caused by temperature and wind load through hinge and deformation design of a hoop-supporting rod-connecting assembly, resistance control of a nested sliding piece and an adjustable embedded block and a force transmission path of a traction piece and a flexible cable.

A clipping device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A tension member includes a distal portion and a proximal portion, a pair of protrusions extending from opposing surfaces of the proximal portion to be received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms, the proximal portion including a relief to define a pair of fingers separated from one another at proximal ends thereof. A yoke including a central portion including a recess formed at a distal end thereof, the recess sized and shaped to releasably receive the pair of fingers of the tension member, the pair of fingers configured to flex toward one another when a predetermined force is exerted thereon to release the pair of fingers from the recess and disengage the tension member from the yoke during deployment of the clip.

The invention relates to an elevator suspension component with a protective material. An assembly and method includes selecting a sheath material for a sheath wrapping a plurality of tension members, selecting a protective material for the sheath, and covering only pre-identified portions of the sheath with the protective material.

The present invention relates to a toothed belt including: a back portion; a tension member embedded in the back portion in a belt longitudinal direction and including a twisted cord including a steel fiber; a plurality of belt teeth formed on an inner peripheral side of the back portion along the belt longitudinal direction; and a cover layer provided between the tension member and a belt tooth bottom formed between the belt teeth, in which the cover layer has a thickness in a range of 0.2 mm to 1.0 mm, and the back portion, the belt teeth, and the cover layer are integrally formed of a thermoplastic elastomer.

The invention relates to a motion generator comprising an end effector that moves relative to a surface, the end effector being moved by at least six actuation mechanisms, wherein each actuation mechanism comprises an elongated tension member that is connected at one end thereof to the end effector, whereby the end effector is suspended above the surface by the tension member, and at the other end thereof to an associated rocker of the same actuation mechanism, whereby the rocker is mounted pivotable about an axis that is fixed relative to the surface, and wherein upon actuation of the rocker, the associated tension member and the end effector are caused to move. The invention further relates to a motion system and simulator comprising such a motion generator, and to methods of operation and production.

A lifting device (1, 1') for a crane comprising a load-handling device (2) for receiving a crane load (5), a lifting device (3) for raising and lowering the load-handling device (2), and a lifting device base (4, 4') for attaching the lifting device (3) to the crane, wherein the lifting device base (4, 4') comprises a first part (42, 42') with a fastening device (422, 422') for attaching the lifting device base (4, 4') to a crane and a second part (44, 44') on which the lifting device (3) engages, as well as an articulating device (46), wherein the two parts (42, 44) are connected to each other by means of the articulating device (46) such that the second part (44, 44') is tiltably held on the first part (42, 42'), characterized in that at least one stabilizer (48, 48', 48'') is arranged between the first part (42, 42') and the second part (44, 44'), which provides an essentially horizontal equilibrium position of the second part (44, 44') of the hoist base (4, 48'') without crane load (5).4') specifies, wherein the at least one stabilizer (48, 48', 48'') comprises a pre-tensioned spring and / or a shock absorber and / or a gas spring and / or an oil brake cylinder, and the lifting device (3) is designed as a tension member arrangement (3) with at least three tension members (32, 32', 32''), wherein the tension members (32, 32', 32'') engage the lifting device base (4, 4') at horizontal intervals and run obliquely towards each other towards the load-bearing device (2).

A three-dimensional structure spacecraft having a tensegrity structure appropriately controls a vibration even when the three-dimensional structure spacecraft is subjected to air resistance, solar wind disturbance, or the like, lands a satellite or a planet, and performs work or the like. The three-dimensional structure spacecraft includes a plurality of compression members and a plurality of tension members. Three or more of the tension members are connected to each of ends of the compression members. A three-dimensional structure formed by the compression members and the tension members is maintained by tension of the tension members. A variable damping force damper is disposed in at least either the compression members or the tension members. The variable damping force damper is configured to generate a predetermined force in a longitudinal direction of the compression members or in a longitudinal direction of the tension members.

The invention relates to a ribbed formwork shell plate composite wall, a concrete module and an assembling method of the concrete module. The ribbed formwork plate composite wall comprises a first ribbed formwork plate, a second ribbed formwork plate and an opposite-pulling piece. The first ribbed formwork plate and the second ribbed formwork plate comprise a first formwork, a plurality of ribs arranged on the side wall of the first formwork and arranged at intervals in the length direction of the first formwork, and a plurality of steel bar sets with one sides embedded in the ribs and arranged at intervals in the length direction of the first formwork. When the first ribbed formwork plate and the first formwork of the second ribbed formwork plate are oppositely arranged, a pouring cavity can be defined by the first ribbed formwork plate and the second ribbed formwork plate, and the steel bar sets on the first ribbed formwork plate and the second ribbed formwork plate are arranged in a staggered mode in the length direction of the first formwork. The ribbed formwork plate composite wall has the beneficial effects that construction operation is reduced, the thickness of the formwork is reduced, concrete materials are saved, and the rigidity of the first formwork and the strength of the ribbed formwork plate composite wall are improved.

A manual activation system includes a pulley movable between an inactive position and an active position, a tension member wrapped about the pulley, the tension member having a tensile force acting on the pulley, and at least one arm rotatably mounted adjacent to the pulley. The at least one arm has a groove configured to cooperate with a portion of the pulley to selectively oppose the tensile force.

The present disclosure provides a torsion spring damper having a compression limiter, a first disk, and a second disk. The first disk is disposed at a first end of the compression limiter, and the second disk is disposed at a second end of the compression limiter, wherein the second end is opposite the first end. The torsion spring damper also has a tension member. The tension member is connected to the first disk and the second disk. The tension member is comprised of a block copolymer.

An elevator sheave liner, an elevator sheave assembly and an elevator system are disclosed. The elevator sheave liner is mounted in a groove of the elevator sheave and has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is provided with an engagement portion for engagement with an elevator tension member, and the elevator sheave liner includes a first section provided on at least one side of the elevator sheave liner and abutting against a surface of the groove after the elevator sheave liner is mounted in place, a first angle is formed between the first section and a longitudinal centerline of the elevator sheave liner and the first angle is set to be not greater than arctan (μ1), μ1 is a coefficient of friction between the elevator sheave liner and the groove.

The deployment device comprises a main body portion including a platform engagement portion, the platform engagement portion being configured to engage securely with a corresponding portion of an offshore renewable energy system platform, and a mooring tension member coupled to the main body portion, wherein the platform engagement portion is further configured to disengage from a corresponding portion of the platform, and further, when the platform engagement portion is engaged with a corresponding portion of the platform, the mooring tension member is configured to apply tension to at least one mooring line of the offshore renewable energy system platform along a plane substantially perpendicular to the base portion of the platform, and under the tension, the main body portion is configured to move with respect to at least one mooring line from a first non-deployed position to a second deployed position.

The application discloses a supporting structure of a diversion tunnel slag collecting pit, which comprises an advanced radial grouting layer, a steel mesh layer, a shotcrete layer, a concrete lining and a plurality of radial anchor rods, and further comprises a plurality of anti-seismic connecting units, each of which comprises: a center connecting mechanism, one end of which is abutted against the surface of the steel mesh layer, and the other end of which extends into the shotcrete layer and extends out; a plurality of connecting rods, one end of each of the plurality of connecting rods is hinged to the side wall of the same center connecting mechanism, and the other end of each of the plurality of connecting rods is sleeved on the free section of a radial anchor rod; and a tension member, one side of which is fixed with the part of the center connecting mechanism extending out of the shotcrete layer, and the other side of which is pre-pressed and fixed with a steel reinforcement cage in the concrete lining. The application has the beneficial effect of improving the resistance to the vibration effect generated during blasting in the tunnel excavation process.

Provided in one example is a coupling member, a downhole tool, and a well system. The coupling member, in one aspect, includes an axial tension member portion, and a first shear member portion, the first shear member portion having a first shear member shoulder extending from a first end of the axial tension member portion, the first shear member shoulder configured to engage with an opposing head member shoulder to axially fix the axial tension member portion relative to the head member. The coupling member, according to one aspect, includes a second shear member portion, the second shear member portion have a second shear member shoulder extending from a second opposing end of the axial tension member portion, the second shear member shoulder configured to engage with an opposing base member shoulder to axially fix the axial tension member portion relative to the base member.

To provide a wind power generation tower structure and a repair method for the wind power generation tower structure, which can increase the height of a wind power generation device from the ground, and can selectively repair any part as needed in a very simple process, and can be used for a long period at low cost. [Solution] A wind power generation tower structure 900 comprises a substructure 10 fixed to the ground, and a steel superstructure 700 joined above the substructure 10 and having a wind power generation device 903 placed on top. The substructure 10 is a concrete structure made up of multiple segments, at least some of which are segments 1. Segment 1 does not have any tension members passing through it and can be removed from other adjacent structures.

A terminal assembly for an elevator system having multiple tensioning members includes a terminal housing and multiple tensioning member retainers. Each tensioning member retainer is configured to connect to a corresponding tensioning member among the multiple tensioning members. A flowable housing filler is located within the terminal housing. The flowable housing filler is configured to balance the tension forces acting on the multiple tensioning members by flowing out from a first tensioning member retainer of a first tensioning member subjected to a first tensioning force and flowing to a second tensioning member retainer of a second tensioning member subjected to a second tensioning force less than the first tensioning force.

A tension member guide that is configured to direct or route a tension member about a path of an article includes a cover member and a guide member that is partially covered by the cover member. The cover member is attachable to the article and includes a pair of slits or incisions. The guide member is folded along a longitudinal length to form a loop or channel within which the tension member may be inserted. The guide member is positioned in relation to the cover member so that opposing end portions of the loop or channel are inserted through the slits or incisions such that the opposing end portions are positioned on an opposite side of the cover member from a remainder of the guide member.

A method and assembly includes pre-tensioning an elevator suspension member to adjust low load elongation of tension members within the elevator suspension member prior to placing the elevator suspension member in operation for an elevator.

A tunneling device includes a body assembly extending along a longitudinal axis, a tether, and a control section coupled between the body assembly and the tether. The control section includes a flexible shell defining a cavity, at least one control component in the cavity, and at least one tension member extending along the longitudinal axis and between the body assembly and the tether. The at least one tension member is arranged to transfer forces between the body assembly and the tether.

The present disclosure relates to an optical fiber cable with tensile material between the inner reinforcing projection, and more specifically, to minimize the increase in diameter even when various interior materials for strength reinforcement are built in, thereby ensuring durability. This relates to an optical cable equipped with a tension member between reinforcing protrusions inside the covering, which can be expected to have advantage effects such as reduced manufacturing costs and improving installation workability with a miniaturized structure.

A cargo tray for a vehicle cargo bed includes a deck formed by elongated planks arranged side-by-side and interconnected along their lengths. Transverse front and rear support members are positioned at opposite deck ends. Tension members or flat bars span between the support members to draw them together and maintain the planks as a flat unit, enabling smooth sliding without rollers. The planks are hollow polymer extrusions having internal ribs and a low-friction surface. A handle assembly is mounted to the front support for pushing or pulling the cargo tray toward the front or back end of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the planks are pre-joined by an integral web so the deck can be folded into a bundle, which has the dimensions of the flattened cargo tray when unfolded and easily shipped for assembly. The rear support member can include an upright backstop flange and apertures for tethers.

The utility model belongs to body -building equipment technical field, especially relates to a spring frame subassembly for body -building equipment, including frame body, a plurality of elastic tension members are connected on the frame body, one end of elastic tension member is connected in the downside of frame body, and the other end is detachably connected in the upside of frame body, a plurality of tension member limiting grooves are equipped on the frame body, tension member limiting groove and elastic tension member are set up one by one, and tension member limiting groove is used for the limiting of elastic tension member, the utility model provides a spring frame subassembly for body -building equipment, sets up limiting rotation wheel, and the elastic tension member is limited through the tension member limiting groove on it, can effectively avoid the collision between elastic tension member in the stretching process, reduces the noise, and the fluency improves.

The utility model relates to the technical field of track signal engineering, and provides a track connecting line length measuring device which comprises a telescopic rod. One end of the telescopic rod is rotationally connected with a reel; the other end of the telescopic rod is connected with a tensioning piece, and a ruler passing through groove is formed in the tensioning piece. The two fixing fasteners are arranged at the two ends of the telescopic rod respectively; the fixing fastener comprises a fixed claw and a movable claw, the fixed claw is fixed to the end of the telescopic rod, the movable claw is movably connected with the telescopic rod, and the movable claw can be close to or away from the fixed claw in the length direction of the telescopic rod; one end of the flexible ruler is wound on the winding drum, and the other end of the flexible ruler penetrates through the ruler passing through groove. According to the utility model, the technical problems that the conventional measuring tool is difficult to accurately obtain the length of the track connecting line, so that the track connecting line cannot be installed or is easily damaged in later construction, a new track connecting line needs to be replaced, and additional material cost and labor cost are caused can be solved.

A fan exit guide vane with a load member including a leading edge and a trailing edge opposite chordwise from the leading edge; a radially inner attachment region opposite spanwise from a radially outer attachment region; a span dimension extending between the radially inner attachment region and the radially outer attachment region; a chord dimension extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge; a pressure side opposite a suction side of the fan exit guide vane; a load member cavity formed within the fan exit guide vane extending spanwise through the fan exit guide vane from the radially inner attachment region to the radially outer attachment region; and the load member extending through the load member cavity beyond each of the radially inner attachment region and the radially outer attachment region of the fan exit guide vane.