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Seat and cargo module quick attachment method

A vehicular module attachment assembly includes a vehicular cabin module having a peg that includes a foot. A locking device is slidably coupled to the peg. A slot is formed in a cabin floor including first and second grooves configured to retain the foot. The locking device adjusts between an unlocked position, wherein the peg is slidable between the first and second grooves, and a locked position, wherein the peg is retained in the second groove.

LATTICE FOR STRUCTURES
20210172466 · 2021-06-10 ·

A lattice system for structures includes a lattice joint housing and a plurality of structural joints. Each of the plurality of structural joints have a side entry slot for insertion of keyed features on a mating lattice member. Each of the plurality of structural joints are configured to facilitate rotation of the mating lattice member, semi-permanently holding the mating lattice member in place with an electro-permanent magnetic (EPM) retaining device.

Lightweight c-ring crossmember and bracket assembly for a vehicle

A bracket assembly for coupling a component to a vehicle including a bracket body including a C-ring retainer that is adapted to translatably engage and retain a T-shaped guide rail coupled to one of a crossmember and floor structure of the vehicle, wherein the bracket body defines a hole or includes an attachment structure adapted to receive and retain the component. The bracket body further includes one or more flanges adapted to secure the bracket body to the crossmember or floor structure of the vehicle via bolting and/or welding. Optionally, the bracket body includes: a front attachment arm; a rear attachment arm; one or more intervening structural reinforcement members; a bottom portion coupled to the attachment arms; and a cap structure coupled to the attachment arms opposite the bottom portion; wherein the bottom portion includes the C-ring retainer and the cap structure defines the hole or includes the attachment structure.

Guard rail system
10851519 · 2020-12-01 · ·

A guard rail system includes a bracket portion adapted to at least partially surround at least a portion of a track of a machine. The guard rail system includes at least one retention device provided in association with the bracket portion. The at least one retention device is adapted to removably affix the bracket portion to the portion of the track. The guard rail system also includes at least one receiving unit located on the bracket portion. The guard rail system further includes a rail member adapted to be removably affixed to the at least one receiving unit.

LIGHTWEIGHT C-RING CROSSMEMBER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE
20200317090 · 2020-10-08 ·

A bracket assembly for coupling a component to a vehicle including a bracket body including a C-ring retainer that is adapted to translatably engage and retain a T-shaped guide rail coupled to one of a crossmember and floor structure of the vehicle, wherein the bracket body defines a hole or includes an attachment structure adapted to receive and retain the component. The bracket body further includes one or more flanges adapted to secure the bracket body to the crossmember or floor structure of the vehicle via bolting and/or welding. Optionally, the bracket body includes: a front attachment arm; a rear attachment arm; one or more intervening structural reinforcement members; a bottom portion coupled to the attachment arms; and a cap structure coupled to the attachment arms opposite the bottom portion; wherein the bottom portion includes the C-ring retainer and the cap structure defines the hole or includes the attachment structure.

Anchor device
10779515 · 2020-09-22 ·

The present invention is an anchor for an artificial structure for attracting fish within a body of water. The structure is comprised of a base and has a central attachment post, a central column configured to secure to the attachment post, and a protective plate.

EXPANDABLE MAGNETIC HOLDER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE
20200217450 · 2020-07-09 ·

Disclosed herein are an air bag type magnet holder, a method of manufacturing and a method of use. The air bag type magnet holder comprises a magnet outer base, an inner base for being attached or attracted to the back of a mobile phone, and an expandable air bag with an expanding and contracting function arranged between the magnet outer base and the inner base, and the magnet outer base comprises a lower shell connected to a second end of the expandable air bag, a metal plate fixed to the bottom shell and facing one side of the expandable air bag, and a plurality of magnet inserts embedded in the lower shell and attached to the metal plate. The attractive force of the magnet inserts is utilized to attract the magnet holder onto an external metal-containing article creating a new level of mobility for the user over other phone grips on the market.

Conveyor axle retainer

The present disclosure relates to an axle retainer and associated conveyor system. An example axle retainer is defined by a housing that includes a first surface configured to be secured to an inner-sidewall of a conveyor frame and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface defines two or more apertures configured to mount a conveyor roller axle therein. Each aperture includes a snap-fit bracket defining two arms each with a corresponding protrusion. The two arms of the snap-fit bracket are configured to expand from a first position to a second position within the aperture to receive a conveyor roller axle and rebut from the second position to the first position such that the pair of corresponding protrusions defined by the two arms of the snap-fit bracket retain the conveyor roller axle in the aperture.

CONTAINER RETENTION AND RELEASE APPARATUS HAVING INTEGRAL SWAYBRACE AND RETENTION FEATURES
20200164983 · 2020-05-28 ·

Container retention and release apparatus are disclosed. An example container retention and release apparatus includes an actuator a swaybrace and retention assembly pivotally coupled to the actuator. The swaybrace and retention assembly pivot relative to the actuator between a first position to retain a container and a second position to release the container.

ALIGNMENT OF FRAME MEMBERS IN WELDED ASSEMBLIES
20200139492 · 2020-05-07 · ·

A system for improving alignment in welded assemblies is provided. The system includes a support member having a surface and a projection extending from the surface. The projection may include one of a convex or a concave geometry. The system includes a positioning member provided over the support member for receiving a frame member. The positioning member may be movable over the support member, and the positioning member may include a geometry configured to engage the one of the convex or the concave geometry. The frame member may be movable from a first position relative to a center of the projection to a second position relative to the center of the projection during movement of the positioning member over the support member.