F16B7/20

Load Coupling
20230009104 · 2023-01-12 ·

The load coupling provided here comprises a first coupling member operatively associated with an actuator. The first coupling member has at least one first coupling formation. The load coupling further comprises a second coupling member adapted for operative coupling with the first coupling member. The second coupling member includes an attachment formation operatively adapted to attach the second coupling member to a target component to which force generated by the actuator is to be transferred. The second coupling member defines a second coupling formation operatively associated with a selected first coupling formation of the first coupling member. The selected first coupling formation has (i) a secure orientation relative to the second coupling formation in which the first coupling member is secured to the second coupling member and (ii) a release orientation relative to the second coupling formation in which the first coupling member is adapted to be removed from the second coupling member.

Load Coupling
20230009104 · 2023-01-12 ·

The load coupling provided here comprises a first coupling member operatively associated with an actuator. The first coupling member has at least one first coupling formation. The load coupling further comprises a second coupling member adapted for operative coupling with the first coupling member. The second coupling member includes an attachment formation operatively adapted to attach the second coupling member to a target component to which force generated by the actuator is to be transferred. The second coupling member defines a second coupling formation operatively associated with a selected first coupling formation of the first coupling member. The selected first coupling formation has (i) a secure orientation relative to the second coupling formation in which the first coupling member is secured to the second coupling member and (ii) a release orientation relative to the second coupling formation in which the first coupling member is adapted to be removed from the second coupling member.

FIXING DEVICE
20220403864 · 2022-12-22 ·

The present invention relates to, in a first aspect, a fixing device comprising an anchor element that is positioned along an axis, the anchor element extending substantially perpendicular thereto, a rotating element arranged perpendicular to and rotatable about the axis, and spaced therealong from the anchor element, and a deployment mechanism, comprising a first deployment portion on the anchor element and a second deployment portion on the rotating element, wherein one of the first and second deployment portions comprise a sloping surface extending at least partway around the axis, and the other is shaped to be able to roll, slide or otherwise move along the sloping surface, the anchor element and rotating element are able to move towards one another along the axis, and the deployment mechanism is adapted to convert movement of the anchor element and rotating element towards one another into helical movement in a first-handed direction along and about the axis. Also provided are a fixing device for fixing an article to a structure, a system comprising a fixing or fastening device, and a method of using a fixing device.

FIXING DEVICE
20220403864 · 2022-12-22 ·

The present invention relates to, in a first aspect, a fixing device comprising an anchor element that is positioned along an axis, the anchor element extending substantially perpendicular thereto, a rotating element arranged perpendicular to and rotatable about the axis, and spaced therealong from the anchor element, and a deployment mechanism, comprising a first deployment portion on the anchor element and a second deployment portion on the rotating element, wherein one of the first and second deployment portions comprise a sloping surface extending at least partway around the axis, and the other is shaped to be able to roll, slide or otherwise move along the sloping surface, the anchor element and rotating element are able to move towards one another along the axis, and the deployment mechanism is adapted to convert movement of the anchor element and rotating element towards one another into helical movement in a first-handed direction along and about the axis. Also provided are a fixing device for fixing an article to a structure, a system comprising a fixing or fastening device, and a method of using a fixing device.

Closure device with an adjusting device for automatically rotating a connection element of a closure part into a closed position

The invention relates to a closure device (V) comprising at least one first and second closure part (1, 2). In particular, a first connection element (12) of the first closure part (1) has at least one guide portion (121), and a second connection element (22) of the second closure part (2) has at least one closure portion (221), wherein—the guide portion (121) has a guide surface (1210) which is inclined relative to the connection axis (A), with which the closure portion (221) comes into contact when the second closure part (2) is placed on the first closure part (1), and which forces the second connection element (22) to rotate about the connection axis (A) relative to the first connection element (12) along a first rotational direction (D1) when the two closure parts (1, 2) further approach each other under the effect of at least two magnet elements (M1, M2; M3, M4) of the closure device (V), —the closure device (V) has an adjusting device (M3, M4; 24) by means of which a force is applied to the second connection element (22), which has now assumed an intermediate position, in a second rotational direction (D2) opposite the first rotational direction (D1) such that the second connection element (22) is automatically rotated out of the intermediate position into a closed position relative to the first connection element (12) along the second rotational direction (D2), and —in the closed position (a), the closure portion (221) at least partly engages behind the guide portion (121) in order to hold the connection elements (12, 22), and thus the closure parts (1, 2), against each other, and (b) the second connection element (22) can be rotated in the first rotational direction (D1) in order to release the two closure parts (1, 2) from each other in order to open the closure device (V).

Closure device with an adjusting device for automatically rotating a connection element of a closure part into a closed position

The invention relates to a closure device (V) comprising at least one first and second closure part (1, 2). In particular, a first connection element (12) of the first closure part (1) has at least one guide portion (121), and a second connection element (22) of the second closure part (2) has at least one closure portion (221), wherein—the guide portion (121) has a guide surface (1210) which is inclined relative to the connection axis (A), with which the closure portion (221) comes into contact when the second closure part (2) is placed on the first closure part (1), and which forces the second connection element (22) to rotate about the connection axis (A) relative to the first connection element (12) along a first rotational direction (D1) when the two closure parts (1, 2) further approach each other under the effect of at least two magnet elements (M1, M2; M3, M4) of the closure device (V), —the closure device (V) has an adjusting device (M3, M4; 24) by means of which a force is applied to the second connection element (22), which has now assumed an intermediate position, in a second rotational direction (D2) opposite the first rotational direction (D1) such that the second connection element (22) is automatically rotated out of the intermediate position into a closed position relative to the first connection element (12) along the second rotational direction (D2), and —in the closed position (a), the closure portion (221) at least partly engages behind the guide portion (121) in order to hold the connection elements (12, 22), and thus the closure parts (1, 2), against each other, and (b) the second connection element (22) can be rotated in the first rotational direction (D1) in order to release the two closure parts (1, 2) from each other in order to open the closure device (V).

Adapter assembly for an exercise rope

An adapter assembly for releasably connecting an accessory connector to an exercise rope is provided. The assembly comprises a connection part being formed by a first portion and a second portion, each having a bottom end and top end, wherein the first and the second portion of the connection part forms, at its bottom end, a cavity configured to receive an end portion of said rope, and wherein the top end of the connection part is configured to releasably connect the accessory connector.

Adapter assembly for an exercise rope

An adapter assembly for releasably connecting an accessory connector to an exercise rope is provided. The assembly comprises a connection part being formed by a first portion and a second portion, each having a bottom end and top end, wherein the first and the second portion of the connection part forms, at its bottom end, a cavity configured to receive an end portion of said rope, and wherein the top end of the connection part is configured to releasably connect the accessory connector.

Measuring Arrangement, Mounting System and Method for Pressure Measurement in a Measuring Volume
20220364946 · 2022-11-17 ·

A measuring arrangement includes a sensor fastened to a measuring volume by a mounting adapter and a coupling ring. The sensor penetrates a wall of the measuring volume. The mounting adapter is fixedly arranged in the wall. The sensor is movably arranged in the mounting adapter. The coupling ring is connected to the sensor. The sensor is held in the mounting adapter by the connection of the coupling ring to the mounting adapter. A recess is provided for guiding a peg element. The position of the peg element in the recess is adjustable in, or counter to, the insertion direction of the sensor by a rotary and/or insertion movement of the coupling ring. The sensor and coupling ring can be moved together by pressurization so that the peg element is arranged in a first locking position when pressurization by the medium is present in the measuring volume.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY, MALE CONNECTOR, FEMALE CONNECTOR AND USE IN BUILDING COMPONENTS
20230102402 · 2023-03-30 ·

The disclosure relates to a connector assembly including a male connector and a female connector that are connectable to each other. The male connector includes a connector main body having an annular shape and a plurality of male nubs arranged circumferentially around the connector main body, each male nub configured to be received by a corresponding female slot. The female connector includes a main body portion having an annular shape and a plurality of female slots arranged circumferentially around the main body portion, each female slot configured to receive a corresponding male nub. The male connector and female connector are configured such that when the male connector is connected to the female connector, the plurality of male nubs engages with respective ones of the plurality of female slots. The connector system is particularly applied to link building components together to form structural elements.