F16B37/0885

Structural Fastener

A spin nut is operable to attach to a threaded fastener such as a rod. The spin nut includes a threaded nut having a shoulder for supporting a bracket, and a snap retainer detachably coupled to the threaded nut operable to spin onto any position on the threaded rod. At least one wing is formed on the snap retainer operable to attach to a bracket having a hole and spin to adjust to a position on the threaded rod. The snap retainer is detachably couple the plurality of sectioned threaded nut sections operable to spring open on a side opposite the band to allow the threaded rod to pass through.

Channel framing with additional functional side

Channel framing includes an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and defining an interior extending along the longitudinal axis. The body includes a first side defining a continuous slot extending lengthwise of the body and into the interior of the body. A second side is generally opposite the first side and defines a fitting groove extending lengthwise of the body. The fitting groove is configured for receiving at least one type of fitting to secure the fitting to the channel framing.

ADJUSTING DEVICE
20200055441 · 2020-02-20 ·

An adjusting device (1) for adjusting a position of a headlight, comprising: a holding element (2) for holding the adjusting device (1) at an adjusting screw (10) and a transmission element (3) for changing the position of the headlight depending on the position of the holding element (2) at the adjusting screw (10), wherein the holding element (2) comprises at least two parts (2a, 2b) which are movable relative to one another and which at least partially enclose the cross-sectional area of the adjusting screw (10), and a moving means (4) is arranged at at least one of the at least two parts (2a, 2b), the moving means (4) can be moved such that the at least two parts (2a, 2b) move away from one another in order to arrange the holding element (2) of the adjusting device (1) at the adjusting screw (10), and such that the at least two parts (2a, 2b) move towards one another in order for the at least two parts (2a, 2b) of the holding element (2) to hold the adjusting device (1) at the adjusting screw (10), as well as a headlight with such an adjusting device (1) and a corresponding method.

Structural Fastener
20200025235 · 2020-01-23 · ·

A multi sectioned nut is operable to attach to a threaded fastener. The multi sectioned nut includes a plurality of multi sectioned threaded nut sections and a turn-lock formed on at least one end of the plurality of threaded nut sections. A cage is detachably coupled to the plurality of nut sections operable to spring open on a side opposite the cage to allow the threaded fastener to pass through. The turn-lock is inserted into a strut slot and rotated to removably attach to the strut slot. According to one embodiment, the multi sectioned nut may include at least two sections.

Quick lock assembly
10465737 · 2019-11-05 ·

A quick lock assembly contains: a locker and a drive socket. The locker includes two clamp elements and a C flexible retainer, each clamp element has a semicircular clamping portion, a press extension, and a rotatable connection portion. The semicircular clamping portion has two semicircular grooves so that when the two clamp elements are connected, two circular orifices are formed by four semicircular grooves of the two clamp elements. Each semicircular groove has inner threads so that when the two clamp elements are connected, the four semicircular grooves retain with a screw rod, and inner threads of the four semicircular grooves screw with outer threads of the screw rod. The C flexible retainer retains the two semicircular clamping portions. The drive socket includes a fitting portion and a driving portion, the fitting portion has an accommodation chamber with a recess, and the driving portion has an aperture.

Nut for threaded hinge pin
10378257 · 2019-08-13 · ·

In at least one implementation, a nut for a hinge pin includes a head and a sidewall portion extending from the head to a free end. The sidewall portion includes at least one void that defines part of at least one sidewall section. The void extends radially through the sidewall portion and along at least part of the axial extent of the sidewall portion including the free end so that the free end of the sidewall portion is not circumferentially continuous.

QUICK LOCK ASSEMBLY
20190178280 · 2019-06-13 ·

A quick lock assembly contains: a locker and a drive socket. The locker includes two clamp elements and a C flexible retainer, each clamp element has a semicircular clamping portion, a press extension, and a rotatable connection portion. The semicircular clamping portion has two semicircular grooves so that when the two clamp elements are connected, two circular orifices are formed by four semicircular grooves of the two clamp elements. Each semicircular groove has inner threads so that when the two clamp elements are connected, the four semicircular grooves retain with a screw rod, and inner threads of the four semicircular grooves screw with outer threads of the screw rod. The C flexible retainer retains the two semicircular clamping portions. The drive socket includes a fitting portion and a driving portion, the fitting portion has an accommodation chamber with a recess, and the driving portion has an aperture.

NUT FOR THREADED HINGE PIN
20190032381 · 2019-01-31 ·

In at least one implementation, a nut for a hinge pin includes a head and a sidewall portion extending from the head to a free end. The sidewall portion includes at least one void that defines part of at least one sidewall section. The void extends radially through the sidewall portion and along at least part of the axial extent of the sidewall portion including the free end so that the free end of the sidewall portion is not circumferentially continuous.

Extendable interlocking structures and methods
10138920 · 2018-11-27 ·

Embodiments of the present disclosure include extendable structures and methods of forming an extendable structure. In accordance with an embodiment, an extendable structure includes a first chain of interlocking components including a first interlocking component, a second chain of interlocking components including a second interlocking component configured to mate to the bottom surface the first interlocking component, and a third chain of interlocking components including a third interlocking component configured to mate to the bottom surfaces of the first interlocking component and the second interlocking component. The extendable structure may include more than three chains of interlocking components and each chain of interlocking components may comprise three or more interlocking components.

Speed nut
12092146 · 2024-09-17 · ·

A speed nut provides a separable housing, when closed, defining an internally threaded cavity for engaging a threaded shaft, and when open, allowing movement of the speed nut along the shaft without engagement of the threads. Interdigitated knuckles on the housing portions provide robust resistance against axial shifting when the nut is used to apply axial force to the threaded shaft. The knuckles may also provide a hinge point allowing the nut to be opened and closed with a simple hinging action and a means for locking the nut portions together through a releasable pin passing through the opposite knuckles.