Patent classifications
F16B2/243
Multifunctional equipment holder
An equipment holder comprises a clip with gripping members extending in a first direction. A hook extends from one side of the clip in a second direction. An anchor extends from the opposite side of the clip in a third direction. The clip is configured for releasable engagement with a support structure and with a clip of a like holder. The anchor is configured for releasable engagement with a support structure. The holder can be used in a variety of locations, attached to a support structure by the clip or the anchor. Once holder may also be attached to another holder of the same type for use as a cable management device.
SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING SOLAR PANELS
A mounting system for mounting a solar panel assembly to a base assembly includes a panel support bracket, a base bracket and a clamp configured to exert a compressive force to hold the panel support bracket and the base bracket together. The clamp comprises a V-shaped clamp body that includes a pair of legs that are spring-loaded to oppose an approximation of the legs by an external compressive force. The clamp includes a pair of receiver slots, with each of the pair of receiver slots located on a corresponding one of the pair of legs. The pair of receiver slots collectively provides a clearance to admit the panel support bracket and the base bracket when the legs are compressed together.
PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM
A connector 100, a rail system (600), and a panel-mounting system (1) for connecting a lateral rail (200) to a longitudinal rail (300). The connector 100 comprising a first portion 110 configured to attach to the lateral rail (200); and a second portion 112 configured to attach to the longitudinal rail (300), the second portion 112 extending perpendicularly from the first portion 110 to form an L-shape with the first portion 110, the second portion 112 comprising a first retaining lip 120a for engagement with a first corresponding feature (316) of the longitudinal rail (300), wherein the connector 100 is rotatable between an unlocked orientation, in which the first portion 110 may be freely inserted and removed from the lateral rail 200, and a locked orientation, in which the first portion 110 is secured to the lateral rail 200.
HANGER FOR MOUNTING CABLES
A cable hanger includes: a base panel having opposed ends; a pair of arms, each of the arms attached to a respective end of the base panel and having a free end; a pair of locking projections, each of the locking projections attached to a respective free end of the arms; and a pair of gripping members, each gripping member attached to a respective arm, each gripping member having opposed ends, wherein one of the ends of each gripping member is fixed to the arms and the other of the ends of each gripping member is fixed to the arm or to the base panel. The arms and locking projections are configured to spread apart to enable insertion of a cable between the arms, wherein the gripping projections engage and grip the cable, and wherein the locking projections are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the supporting structure.
Captive fastener with push out cam and hold out clip
A captive fastener is disclosed having a longitudinal slot along the shank for receiving a hold-out clip, and a chamber that houses a retractable cam member. The cam member is spring actuated to extend out of the shank and can be retracted into the cavity against the bias of the spring to pass through a primary panel and subpanel. The cam member is shaped to counter-rotate in the presence of a traverse force, such as the panel bearing against it.
Retainer sleeve
A retainer sleeve for use with a lock in a ground engaging tool. The retainer sleeve can include a skirt extending part way around a retainer axis. The retainer sleeve can further include a plurality of legs joined to the skirt and formed to mate with a lock cavity of the ground engaging tool. The skirt can form an inner surface shaped to rotatably receive an outer surface of the lock.
Economical and versatile system for fixing a hob in a worktop
A cooking hob retention system includes a support element having a major surface and a pocket disposed therealong and defining a strip having a first opening and a second opening on vertically opposite sides thereof. The system also includes a fastening element including an engagement end and a free end resiliently compressible toward the engagement end about a central fold disposed therebetween. The engagement end is coupled with the support element by a deformable portion opposite the central fold received within the first opening and a protruding element extending toward the deformable portion and received within the second opening. The free end includes a body defining an acute angle with respect to the engagement end. A tab extends from the body generally parallel to the engagement end, and a first countering element extends from the body beyond the tab to an end thereof.
Fastening system
A fastening system for fastening in a receptacle of a carrier component includes a fastening element with a guide portion insertable into the receptacle along a direction of insertion, and a clip element which is plugged onto the guide portion and which, to hold the fastening element and clip element in the receptacle, has retaining edges which interact with an inner surface of the receptacle, wherein the guide portion and clip element have interacting latching portions formed in such a way that an axial pulling force to release the fastening element and clip element from the receptacle produces a radially outwardly acting force on the retaining edges of the clip element, wherein the fastening element and the clip element further have interacting stop portions which counteract release of the clip element from the fastening element.
Temperature Probe Holder
A temperature probe holder is provided. The device includes a magnetic fastener and a probe clip, whereby a connector secures the probe clip to the magnetic fastener. The magnetic fastener includes a notch and a slot. The probe clip includes a pair of resilient arms that extend upwardly and outwardly at opposite angles from a central base. Each resilient arm includes coaxially aligned apertures, such that a temperature probe can be inserted through a pair of coaxially aligned apertures. The temperature probe is secured to the probe clip due to an outward angle of the pair of resilient arms at rest. In operation, the magnetic fastener engages any ferromagnetic section of a cooking device. The device allows users to easily secure a temperature probe to various surfaces inside a cooking device. In some embodiments, the magnetic fastener is secured to an elongated ceramic bar.
Captive fastener with triple clip
A captive fastener is disclosed having a longitudinal slot along the shank for receiving a hold out clip, and a pair of diametrically opposed slots for receiving a pair of push out clips. The push out clips are formed with hook shaped ends that catch and engage an edge of a wall surface to set the distance of depth of the fastener inside the wall. The hold out clip and push out clips are shaped to receded inside their respective slots in the presence of an interfering surface as the fastener passes through the wall in a first direction (insertion), but the push out clips will not recede into their slots in the second direction (withdrawal).