Abstract:
A connector includes a first portion having a shank defining an axis and a pair of flanges defining a receiving space therebetween, the pair of flanges extending from the shank substantially perpendicular to the axis. A second portion of the connector is movable relative to the first portion along the axis between a first position and a second position corresponding to a first configuration and a second configuration of the connector. The second portion includes at least one lobe that does not extend into the receiving space between the pair of flanges of the first portion when the connector is in the first configuration. The at least one lobe extends into the receiving space between the pair of flanges of the first portion when the connector is in the second configuration. The connector can be part of a mounting arrangement for mounting a component to a bracket.
Abstract:
A fastening device for fastening a first component B1 to a second component B2, with automatic compensation of tolerances in the distance S between the first component B1 and the second component B2. The fastening device includes a holding element and an adjusting element. A carrying element is provided on the adjusting element, the carrying element having a ring which is spring-loaded in the axial direction of the adjusting element, and in which a carrying element includes a carrying element thread and an overcomeable carrying element thread blocking means.
Abstract:
The present invention provides clamp head comprising an arched body having upper and lower faces, a vertex and opposing unequal length arms. The body is further provided with a through aperture for a bolt or like threaded fastener which extends between the upper and lower faces in the region of the vertex. The aperture in the upper face is oval and tapers outwardly through the body in the direction of the lower face. The arms comprise a reaction arm having at its distal end a reaction face and a clamping arm having at its distal end a clamping face, the reaction and clamping faces being provided with respective formations. The formations of the reaction arm extend in a direction which is substantially transverse to the direction of the formations of the clamping arm.
Abstract:
An assembly for use with a gas turbine engine includes a tie rod and a connector. The tie rod, which is for extending radially outwardly from a latitudinal axis of the gas turbine engine, has a hollow length having a longitudinal axis and a base having a width in parallel to the latitudinal axis. The base has a counterbore disposed therein and is wider than a width of the length. The connector, for attaching the base of the tie rod to a bearing assembly of the gas turbine engine, has a hollow body having a shaft removably attaching, at a first end portion thereof, to the counterbore. The shaft and the counterbore are disposed in parallel with the longitudinal axis.
Abstract:
A fastening device for fastening a first component B1 to a second component B2, with automatic compensation of tolerances in the distance S between the first component B1 and the second component B2. The fastening device includes a holding element and an adjusting element. A carrying element is provided on the adjusting element, the carrying element having a ring which is spring-loaded in the axial direction of the adjusting element, and in which a carrying element includes a carrying element thread and an overcomeable carrying element thread blocking means.
Abstract:
Spacer sealant articles are provided that are useful in fastening one substrate to another by means of bolts or the like where it is desired to maintain a spacing between the substrates and yet seal around a bolt or the like that extends from one substrate through the other substrate. Such articles contain a) a heat resistant polymeric spacer element and b) a sealant element surrounded by said spacer element, wherein the sealant element has at least one through hole therein.
Abstract:
A mounting part (second member) 12 has a positioning hole 26 to be fitted to an outer peripheral side of a boss 18 disposed on a vehicle interior part (first member) 10, to be positioned thereto. A facing surface 24 of the mounting part 12 is formed into a flat surface. By a slidable-contact of the flat facing surface 24 with a tip end of the boss 18 for a positional alignment, the positioning hole 26 can be fitted readily to the boss 18. A tubular portion 28 is disposed on a surface at a side opposite to the facing surface 24 to be fitted to the boss 18 substantially over its entire length thereof. Such fitting maintains the aligned state, so that a fastening work during fixing of the mounting part 12 by screwing a mounting screw 30 into a cylindrical hole 16 of the boss 18 is facilitated.
Abstract:
A fastener for fastening a heat sink to a printed circuit board via a back plate comprises a head and a shaft extending from the head. The shaft comprises a first and second engaging portions and a connecting portion therebetween. The first and second engaging portions have outer threads on exteriors thereof. Two cutouts are defined in the connecting portion. The back plate defines four thread holes machined with inner threads for engaging with the outer threads. In use of the fastener, an elastic force is produced to the fastener due to a deformation of the two cutouts during the threading. The elastic force helps the outer threads to have a secure engagement with the inner threads whereby the fastener can firmly engage with the back plate even when the fastener is subject to vibration or shock.
Abstract:
A force connection strut (1) of a chassis of a passenger car or utility vehicle is provided for the non-positive connection between a chassis and a wheel carrier, preferably an axle strut or a chassis control arm. An elongated basic body (G) and at least two end-side mount supports (5) are provided for introducing and leading out forces.
Abstract:
An alignment device for aligning a second aperture in a second plate with a first aperture in a first plate and an alignment method of utilizing the same. The alignment device includes a main body, a first part extending from the main body, and a second part extending from the first part. The main body comprises a first linear dimension exceeding a width of the second aperture for disposing overlying the second plate. The first part comprises a second linear dimension for extending and fitting into the second aperture. The second part comprises a third linear dimension for extending and fitting into the first aperture.