Abstract:
A hanger hinge for a folding door, window or similar closure having one or more panels, the hanger hinge comprising: A hanger bolt having a receiving portion in a lower end thereof adapted to receive at least a portion of an adjusting tool; A sleeve adapted to be supported on the lower end of the hanger bolt; At least one hinge leaf pivotally mounted on the hanger bolt and adapted to be fixed to a respective panel; and A locking mechanism comprising a locking member movable axially between a locked condition in which the locking member is engaged with the sleeve in a manner to substantially preclude rotation of the hanger bolt relative to the sleeve, and an unlocked condition in which the locking member is disengaged from the sleeve by axial insertion of the adjusting tool into the receiving portion, thereby freeing the hanger bolt for rotation relative to the sleeve.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a screw device (1) for fixing insulating panels together. The screw (1) is made in one piece from synthetic material and comprises a head (2) and a shank (3). The head (2) comprises a flat surface (4) for abutment on one of the said insulating panels, a surface (5) opposite the abutment surface (4), provided with at least one drive wing (6). The wing (6) extends to a selected distance A from the opposite surface (5), said distance A being more than 10 mm. The shank (3) comprises an elongate body (7) extending from the head (2) and substantially perpendicular to the abutment surface (4). The screw (1) comprises a point (8) arranged at an end of the body (7) opposite the head (2), and at least one helical thread (9). The helical thread 9 extends at least over part of at least one of the point (8) and the body (7), and is spaced from the head (2). The helical thread (9) has a diameter (H) that increases towards the head (2), the helical thread (9) comprising a portion having a frustum-shaped envelope (18), the pitch (P) of the helical thread (9) being greater than 8 mm.
Abstract:
A locking pin (20) is provided for locking a female threaded component to a male threaded component, preventing relative rotation, the locking pin having an elongate pin body and at least one cutting edge.A threaded component (10) for use with the locking pin (20) includes a hole (16) or cut-out extending through the component (10) parallel to the axis of the thread, at least in part intersecting with and cutting through the thread.
Abstract:
An intramedullary nail comprises longitudinal channel, a first transverse passage and a second transverse passage. A lag screw extends through the first transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. An anti-rotation shaft extends through the second transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. A cannulated lag screw lock is positioned in the intramedullary shaft and engages the lag screw. The anti-rotation shaft extends through a cross channel in the lag screw lock. A second shaft lock is positioned in the intramedullary nail with the second shaft lock engaging the anti-rotation shaft. In at least one embodiment, the lag screw lock includes a substantially cylindrical body portion rotatably connected to a threaded head portion. In at least one embodiment, the second shaft lock is provided as an end cap including a threaded upper portion and a lower post portion that extends into the lag screw lock.
Abstract:
Apparatus for use in operations of tightening and/or loosening threaded fasteners of the kind having a nut and stud about an axis are disclosed and include: a threaded assembly threadedly engageable with exposed threads of the stud above the nut and either a nut, a tool socket and/or a tool housing engagement assembly. Torque tools of the kind having a pass-through socket including the apparatus are disclosed. And systems including the torque tools of the kind having a pass-through socket including the apparatus and threaded fasteners are disclosed. Advantageously holding plate assemblies of the present invention: allow torque tools and/or drive extension links with through sockets to be used in vertical, inverted and/or tight clearance bolting applications; allow for simultaneous operation of multiple such tools on such bolting applications to achieve Parallel Joint Closure™; account for bolting application having long and/or protruding studs; and increase bolting speed and safety, efficiency, reliability and repeatability.
Abstract:
A tamper-proof fastening mechanism, a fastener and a safety apparatus that allow fastening at least two elements to one another, where the fastener includes a pin portion that has a mechanism for enhancing the pin grip to a socket walls for enhancing the fastening thereto, where the socket is perforated between the elements. According to one embodiment, the mechanism includes an expansion mechanism in which a portion of the pin can expand once inside the socket. According to other embodiments, the mechanism includes a plurality of fasteners each including a pin that is rotatable to a different rotation direction for fastening and removal thereof, where they all appear the same when fastened making it more difficult for an unauthorized person to know in which direction to rotate each for removal thereof.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an earth boring device with a housing, which has an internal thread in at least one section, and with a threaded element with a corresponding external thread, the threaded element being slotted and having a location for a securing element, via which when inserting into the location, the outside diameter of the threaded element or the surface pressure of the threaded connection between the threaded element and the housing is increased.
Abstract:
A novel process for paving or sealing the interior surface of a tissue lumen by entering the interior of the tissue lumen and applying a polymer to the interior surface of the tissue lumen. This is accomplished using a catheter which delivers the polymer to the tissue lumen (134) and causes it to conform to the interior surface of lumen. The polymer can be delivered to the lumen as a monomer or prepolymer solution, or as an at least partially preformed layer on an expansible member (133).