Patent classifications
F16B5/121
Fastener
A fastener, includes a first clip member having a first base portion and two first arm portions that extend upwardly from two sides of the first base portion, a second clip member locked with the first clip member and having a second base portion and two second arm portions that extend upwardly from two sides of the second base portion, and at least one hook portion extending from a distal end of one of the first and second arm portions, wherein the first and second clip members are arranged horizontally along two different directions, the second base portion is positioned on the first base portion.
Fastener With Preset Securing Member
A bushing includes an upper collar with a lower sheath and an annular shoulder intermediate the collar and sheath. The collar has a plurality of spaced apart notches and the sheath has a plurality of spaced apart slits that may be circumferentially aligned with the notches. The sheath has a plurality of spaced apart ribs projecting outward circumferentially offset from the slit for assisting in maintaining the sheath within a hole in a fastener with the annular shoulder against the fastener. A securing member with an elongate shank extending from a head with a distal portion is maintained in the longitudinal opening in an upright position aligned with the hole. As the fastener is driven longitudinally through the opening and hole, force from the fastener causes the bushing to break away and yields direct contact between the securing member head against the top surface of the fastener.
Support bracket for holding interior components of a vehicle
A support bracket for holding interior components of a vehicle includes a base plate and an add-on module, which are engageable with each other to facilitate replacement and maintenance.
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.
APPARATUS FOR FASTENING A COMPONENT TO A CARRIER COMPONENT
Apparatus for fastening a component to a carrier component, in particular a body part, includes a base body, wherein the base body includes an actuating element via which the apparatus can be subjected to a force acting in the assembly direction in order to transfer the apparatus from a pre-assembly position into a final assembly position, wherein the assembly direction extends orthogonally to a surface of a carrier component, and wherein the actuating element comprises at least one catching element, which, in the pre-assembly position, engages with a correspondingly formed pre-assembly catching element of the base body and, in the final assembly position, engages with an assembly catching element of the base body, wherein a connection of the catching element to the assembly catching element verifies that the final assembly position is reached, such that the actuating element forms a visual assembly verification device.
Bodyrest
A personal support apparatus includes a frame having an inner surface for supporting a forehead of a user while seated in a forward-leaning position. The frame has a hollow central region to receive the user's face when the user is seated in the forward-leaning position. A pair of cheek support bodies are disposed on the inner surface of the frame. The apparatus also includes a stand having a recess in a first end to receive a portion of the frame such that a position of the frame is adjustable within the recess to set a height of the frame with respect to the user. A chest support is disposed on the stand. A base is attached to the second end of the stand.
BONDING CLIPS
Bonding clips used to electrically bond metal structures are provided. The bonding clips include an electrically conductive body, an electrically conductive first leg, an electrically conductive second leg and an electrically conductive mounting member. The first leg has one or more piercing members extending from the first leg in a first direction. The second leg has one or more piercing embers extending from the second leg in a first direction. The one or more piercing members are provided to penetrate protective coatings on metal structures so that the one or more piercing members contact the underlying metal.
Method and apparatus for selectively attaching a first item to a second item
An attaching apparatus includes a first member which has an axle member. A second member has a slot having a center plane and a cylindrical channel having a longitudinal centerline. The longitudinal centerline of the cylindrical channel lies within said center plane of said slot. The second member has a grip operatively associated with a spring and moveable between a first extended position and a second compressed position. The grip can selectively secure the axle member of said first member within the cylindrical chamber.
Removable fastener for structural elements and a method of its use
A removable fastener for securing a first stud to a second stud each stud having an aperture with lateral and bottom edges, includes a joining member with a first end and second end having first and second notches sized to admit lateral edges made adjacent by placing the studs back-to-back. Fastener includes a locking member that has a stud end configured to rest on the bottom edges of the apertures and a fastener end configured to attach to the joining member, holding the joining member in position within the apertures when the joining member is engaged within the apertures; the fastener end may include a clip.
LOCK RING WITH BLOCKING KEYS
In some examples, an apparatus can include a base plate to interface with a printing device, where the base plate includes an extension member having a pawl, and a lock ring, where the lock ring includes a blocking key, where the lock ring is to interface with the base plate such that the blocking key prevents rotation of the extension member to lock the base plate to the printing device.