Abstract:
A clamping bushing which, due to the particular eccentric geometry and composite materials used to manufacture the same, comprising elastomers (14, 15) and metal sheets (10, 11), is suitable for the reduction of principally vertically acting vibrations and structure-borne sound which can arise in machines/gearboxes and, in particular, in wind turbines.
Abstract:
A fastening resin structure includes a preformed resin member, a fastener-receiving part of metal configured to be fastened to another structure, the fastener-receiving part having a portion joined to the preformed resin member, a foam portion provided on and formed integrally with the portion of the fastener-receiving part which is joined to the preformed resin member, and a joining resin interposed between the preformed resin member and the foam portion and impregnated with the foam portion to thereby join the preformed resin member and the fastener-receiving part via the resin-impregnated foam portion.
Abstract:
A grommet adapted for insertion into a cable hanger includes a generally C-shaped main body formed of a polymeric material and having a longitudinal axis. Such a grommet can be securely held by a cable hanger.
Abstract:
A method of installing a sleeve lock assembly may include mounting a male ring member on a sleeve, installing an annular locking member of the male ring member into the female ring member, and threadably engaging a threaded interior portion of the female ring member to a threaded exterior portion of the male ring member. The method may additionally include rotating the male and female ring members relative to one another, compressing the locking member radially inwardly in response to rotating the male and female ring members relative to one another, and preventing movement of the sleeve lock assembly relative to the sleeve in response to engaging annular gripping flanges of the annular locking member to the sleeve outer surface.
Abstract:
An attachment flange for buoys and marine fenders. The attachment flange includes an opening therethrough that includes a substantially continuously curved interior surface which engages a line to increase the surface contact area between the opening of the attachment flange and the line. The opening of the attachment flange further includes rounded edges which reduce the abrasion and localized stress applied to the line. The curved surface with the rounded edges enables the attachment flange to receive less concentrated forces applied thereto, which may extend the life of the attachment flange or may reduce the required reinforcement needed for a given application. The features disclosed herein also reduce the abrasion and concentration of force applied to the line coupled to the attachment flange which helps to prevent line wear and failure.
Abstract:
A grommet device and method of using a grommet device is provided. The device includes a base structure having a base surface and a top structure having a top surface. A middle portion is connected between the top structure and the base structure, wherein an aperture is positioned through the middle portion, the aperture having an interior space defined by an aperture sidewall extending from the base surface to the top surface. A protruding structure is affixed to a portion of the aperture sidewall at a first end and extending towards a central axis of the aperture along a protrusion axis, wherein the protrusion axis is substantially aligned with a length of the protruding structure from the first end to the second end, and wherein a second end of the protruding structure is flexibly movable in at least one direction substantially perpendicular to the protrusion axis.
Abstract:
The present invention is a valve for a container. The valve includes a grommet defining a channel with an inlet end and an outlet end. The valve has a stem, slideably arranged in the channel, and the grommet includes a first part provided at the inlet end and a second part provided at the outlet end. The first part has a hardness greater than the hardness of the second part.
Abstract:
A fastening resin structure includes a preformed resin member, a fastener-receiving part of metal configured to be fastened to another structure, the fastener-receiving part having a portion joined to the preformed resin member, a foam portion provided on and formed integrally with the portion of the fastener-receiving part which is joined to the preformed resin member, and a joining resin interposed between the preformed resin member and the foam portion and impregnated with the foam portion to thereby join the preformed resin member and the fastener-receiving part via the resin-impregnated foam portion.
Abstract:
Ductwork, for arranging at least one pipe through an opening in a partitioning, has a flange with a central area having a guide opening for every pipe, the flange having plural mounting apertures, an inner side of the flange being adapted for bearing against a side of the partitioning. The ductwork also has a connecting arrangement mounted in each mounting aperture and has a force transmitter with an operating member disposed over an outer side of the flange. A shank extends through the mounting aperture, over which a clamping device is displaceable around and/or along the shank by actuating the operating member. An engagement arrangement disposed between the inner side of the flange and the clamping device has contact surfaces interacting with contact surfaces on the clamping device, and engaging faces that are displaceable radially relative to the shank by the operating member.