F16B21/071

Part assembly and vehicle deflector assembly employing the same
10046813 · 2018-08-14 · ·

A part assembly includes: a first part and a second part. The first part defines thereupon an aperture and a first tongue extending from a first edge of the aperture. The first tongue and an opposing second edge of the aperture together define there-between a clearance. The second part defines a foot to be at least partially received through the clearance and to contact the first tongue at an assembled position.

Device for holding power and holder thereof
10037060 · 2018-07-31 · ·

A holder includes a support, a back plate and a holding member. The back plate includes a main portion connected to the support, and a positioning portion movably connected to the main portion to either at a blocking position or an unblocking position. The holding member is disposed between the positioning portion and the support. Two ends of the holding member opposite to each other are connected to the main portion. The holding member and the main portion jointly define an accommodation space. When the positioning portion is at the blocking position, the positioning portion partially protrudes from the main portion and blocks a side of the accommodation space. When the positioning portion is at the unblocking position, the positioning portion does not protrude from the main portion, and the positioning portion unblocks the side of the accommodation space.

JOINING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD WITH MOLDED STAKE AND APERTURE

Arrangements and methods are provided for joining. The joining arrangement includes a stake extending outward from a surface of a first substrate or panel. The stake includes a base portion, a first shelf portion, a second shelf portion, and a distal surface. The joining arrangement further includes an aperture formed in a second substrate or panel. The aperture includes a plurality of outwardly-extending, spaced-apart fingers that circumscribe a central opening. Each finger of the plurality of fingers is deformable outwardly to receive the stake. The joining arrangement finds use in vehicle trim assemblies. The joining method includes the step of inserting the stake of the first substrate or panel into the aperture of the second substrate or panel.

A DETACHABLE COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR CONNECTING A HANDLE TO A UTENSIL
20180177343 · 2018-06-28 ·

The present application relates to a detachable coupling arrangement (1) for connecting a handle (2) to a utensil, the detachable coupling arrangement (1) comprises a male portion (5), a female portion (4) adapted to receive the female portion (4), a stop element (6) for preventing movement of the male portion (5) relative to the female portion (4) in an upward direction (A) when the female portion (4) is coupled to the male portion (5). The detachable coupling arrangement (1) also comprises a first retention element and a resiliently deformable second retention element (8) configured to cooperate to prevent movement of the male portion (5) relative to the female portion (4) in a downward direction (B) when the female portion (4) is coupled to the male portion (5), the first retention element having a retention surface and a lower surface (23), and the second retention element (8) being configured so that it engages the lower surface (23), as the male portion (5)is received in the female portion (4), to resiliently deform the second retention element (8) so that it locates over the first retention element and abuts against the retention surface.

IMPROVED MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
20180156382 · 2018-06-07 ·

The present disclosure relates generally to an improved mounting assembly. In general, the mounting device includes a cover plate, a frame (at least a portion of which is adjacent to the cover plate), and an accessory that is attachable to the cover plate. The frame includes generally horizontal top and bottom portions or members that cooperatively limit or prohibit lateral motion of the cover plate relative to the frame when the cover plate is attached to the frame and is attached to a wall or vertical surface. The presence of the generally horizontal bottom and top portions or members facilitate faster and easier application and removal of the mounting assembly to a wall or other vertical surface by permitting the mounting assembly removed from the backplate on the wall in a single ste p.

Hunter safety device and system for rifles and shotguns called Never Drop
20180142986 · 2018-05-24 ·

A hunter safety device for transporting firearms from ground level to an elevated position. It attaches to the stock of a weapon which is in turn attached a sling. A tether attaches the weapon from the sling to an elevated platform position. Once installed, it prevents a falling weapon from contacting the ground. The device consists of three layers including an inner layer made of a non-slip material interior, a middle layer made of a tough type of material, an outside/exterior layer made of a durable material such as vinyl, for the exterior to be exposed to atmosphere, and a closure mechanism; an edge method like sewing or adhesive which secures the three layers; and an elastic strap encircles the three layers. The tether strap then is connected to the layers at one end and to a tree/tree stand at the other to safely secure the weapon.

PUSH-ON MECHANICAL FASTENER FOR LIGHTING FIXTURE
20180142870 · 2018-05-24 ·

A push-on fastener including a base plate having an opening formed therein for receiving a threaded pipe, at least one pair of tangs formed in the base plate, the tangs formed on opposing sides of the opening, and an internal edge defining a portion of each tang extending into the opening such that the distance between the internal edge of two opposing tangs is less than the diameter of the opening.

Slide construction assemblies

Assemblies combining a structure, such as a structure defined by magnetic connector pieces, with a slide assembly. In some embodiments, the slide assembly may comprise a plurality of slide pieces configured to be coupled together so as to define a slide configured to receive and direct one or more slideable pieces, such as balls, therein. The slide assembly may further comprise a plurality of slide coupling members configured to couple at least a subset of the plurality of slide pieces to the structure. The plurality of slide pieces may comprise a plurality of coupling joints configured to couple two adjacent slide pieces of the plurality of slide pieces together. Each of at least a subset of the plurality of coupling joints may be configured to be positioned at the same location in at least one dimension with respect to an adjacent structure piece upon being coupled with the structure.

FASTENER ASSEMBLY FOR INTERIOR TRIM IN A VEHICLE
20180099624 · 2018-04-12 ·

A fastener assembly for an interior trim part in a vehicle is provided. The fastener assembly comprises a fixed element and a movable element. The fixed element includes a base panel with a through hole and a plurality of engaging parts extending from a surface of the base panel, and the engaging parts are flexible and deformable towards or away from a central axis of the through hole. The movable element includes a flange and an engaging shaft extending from a surface of the flange, and the engaging shaft passes through the through hole of the fixed element to be engaged with the engaging parts at a fixed position.

Clip attachment structure

A clip attachment structure with a clip and a mounting member attached to a panel by the clip is provided. The clip has an anchor that attaches the mounting member to the panel by insertion into a clip hole in the panel. A pair of elastic claws extends from the anchor. The pair of elastic claws may engage with the clip hole and may disengage from the clip hole upon rotation of the clip relative to the clip hole from an attached position. The mounting member has a pair of ribs configured to guide the clip relative to the mounting member to orient the pair of elastic claws to engage with the edges of the clip hole.