F16B7/06

Turnbuckle

A turnbuckle for adjustably locking a component of a gas turbine engine to an engine static structure is disclosed. In various embodiments, the turnbuckle includes an outer body having a first internal threading and an outer body witness hole, the outer body defining a first end configured for attachment to the component; an inner body having a first external threading, the inner body defining a second end configured for attachment to the engine static structure; and a coupling body having a second internal threading configured to threadedly engage the first external threading and a second external threading configured to engage the first internal threading, wherein the outer body witness hole extends through the outer body and is configured to detect a first short-threading of the second external threading within the first internal threading.

DEVICE FOR SECURING TURNBUCKLES
20220106973 · 2022-04-07 ·

A device for locking a turnbuckle including a clip having an inner surface. A pair of arms extending from the inner surface, the arms are configured to capture a portion of the turnbuckle. A pin extending from the inner surface, wherein the pin is configured for insertion into the stud of the turnbuckle to resist rotation. Systems and methods are disclosed.

DEVICE FOR SECURING TURNBUCKLES
20220106973 · 2022-04-07 ·

A device for locking a turnbuckle including a clip having an inner surface. A pair of arms extending from the inner surface, the arms are configured to capture a portion of the turnbuckle. A pin extending from the inner surface, wherein the pin is configured for insertion into the stud of the turnbuckle to resist rotation. Systems and methods are disclosed.

TURNBUCKLE LINK-GAGE
20220082121 · 2022-03-17 ·

Turnbuckle link-gages are disclosed herein. A turnbuckle link-gage includes an inside rod including a first opening on a first longitudinal end and a second opening on a second longitudinal end of the inside rod, the first opening and the second opening extending at least partially through the inside rod, the inside rod including tabs extending from the first longitudinal end and the second longitudinal end of the inside rod around the first opening and the second opening, an exterior surface of the tabs including conical threads, outside rods to be positioned within the openings of the inside rod, the tabs of the inside rod at least partially surrounding the outside rods, the outside rods including end bearings to couple to a first structure and a second structure, and conical nuts to constrict the tabs around the outside rods and couple the inside rod and the outside rods.

TURNBUCKLE LINK-GAGE
20220082121 · 2022-03-17 ·

Turnbuckle link-gages are disclosed herein. A turnbuckle link-gage includes an inside rod including a first opening on a first longitudinal end and a second opening on a second longitudinal end of the inside rod, the first opening and the second opening extending at least partially through the inside rod, the inside rod including tabs extending from the first longitudinal end and the second longitudinal end of the inside rod around the first opening and the second opening, an exterior surface of the tabs including conical threads, outside rods to be positioned within the openings of the inside rod, the tabs of the inside rod at least partially surrounding the outside rods, the outside rods including end bearings to couple to a first structure and a second structure, and conical nuts to constrict the tabs around the outside rods and couple the inside rod and the outside rods.

BINDER CLIP
20210331512 · 2021-10-28 ·

Disclosed herein is a binder clip. The binder clip includes: a body formed by integrating an elastic plate and clamping surfaces with one another, and provided with fastening portions; first and second grips each coupled to both sides of each of the clamping surfaces of the body, and configured to open the fastening portions; first and second rotatable hinges rotatably disposed around ends of the first and second grips; first and second supports each coupled and fastened to a corresponding one of the first and second rotatable hinges, and configured to have a round bar shape and a same torque; and a socket provided with a connection hole configured such that second ends of the first and second supports are fastened into both sides thereof and are connected to the socket, and configured to have the same torque and rotational threads on the inner surface of the connection hole.

RATCHETING CHAIN/CABLE TIGHTENER
20210301902 · 2021-09-30 ·

The invention relates to a ratchet tightener for tensioning chains, belts and similar, comprising two end pieces 3 and 4 between which a lead screw 2 is arranged and screwed to same, wherein the axial distance between said end pieces 3 and 4 can be altered by rotating the lead screw 2 by means of a ratchet, characterised in that the threaded rod 8 is in the form of a tube into which the threaded rod 7 can descend.

RATCHETING CHAIN/CABLE TIGHTENER
20210301902 · 2021-09-30 ·

The invention relates to a ratchet tightener for tensioning chains, belts and similar, comprising two end pieces 3 and 4 between which a lead screw 2 is arranged and screwed to same, wherein the axial distance between said end pieces 3 and 4 can be altered by rotating the lead screw 2 by means of a ratchet, characterised in that the threaded rod 8 is in the form of a tube into which the threaded rod 7 can descend.

Separable roller screw assembly for a space craft release mechanism system
11111034 · 2021-09-07 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a separable roller screw assembly comprising: a first screw shaft having a first external thread and being axially separated from a second screw shaft having a second external thread; a planetary roller arrangement comprising multiple rotatable rollers radially arrayed about the first and second screw shafts, whilst being encapsulated by a rotatable nut module; the rotatable nut module being coaxially arranged about the first and second screw shafts and configured for maintaining the planetary roller arrangement, the first and second screw shafts in an axially fixed configuration to permit the assembly to carry a load in an axial direction corresponding to an axial tensile force, whilst enabling displacement of the first screw shaft relative to the second screw shaft when said assembly is released from said axially fixed configuration; and wherein each one of the multiple rollers comprises first and second roller external thread regions adapted to engage said first external thread and said second external thread, respectively. Moreover, the present disclosure relates to a space craft release mechanism for separating a first space craft element from a second space craft element and comprising a separable roller screw assembly. In addition, the present disclosure relates a clamp band system for a load bearing interface assembly of a space craft comprising a separable roller screw assembly.

Separable roller screw assembly for a space craft release mechanism system
11111034 · 2021-09-07 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a separable roller screw assembly comprising: a first screw shaft having a first external thread and being axially separated from a second screw shaft having a second external thread; a planetary roller arrangement comprising multiple rotatable rollers radially arrayed about the first and second screw shafts, whilst being encapsulated by a rotatable nut module; the rotatable nut module being coaxially arranged about the first and second screw shafts and configured for maintaining the planetary roller arrangement, the first and second screw shafts in an axially fixed configuration to permit the assembly to carry a load in an axial direction corresponding to an axial tensile force, whilst enabling displacement of the first screw shaft relative to the second screw shaft when said assembly is released from said axially fixed configuration; and wherein each one of the multiple rollers comprises first and second roller external thread regions adapted to engage said first external thread and said second external thread, respectively. Moreover, the present disclosure relates to a space craft release mechanism for separating a first space craft element from a second space craft element and comprising a separable roller screw assembly. In addition, the present disclosure relates a clamp band system for a load bearing interface assembly of a space craft comprising a separable roller screw assembly.