A removeable rack system (1) for a vehicle comprises a rigid rack member (3) configured to support a load on the vehicle and a fastening assembly (11) to removably fasten the rigid rack member to the vehicle surface. The rigid rack member (3) has foot members (4) to engage a vehicle surface and post members (6) at opposite ends (7a, 7b). The fastening assembly (11) comprises a flexible strap (12a) engageable with the rigid rack member (3) and a tensioning device (15) engageable with the flexible strap (12a) to apply a tensioning force on the strap. The flexible strap (12a) engages with and fastens the rigid rack member (3) to the vehicle in response to the tensioning force. The removable rack system (1) enables quick and convenient installation of a roof rack that can be removed without damaging the vehicle surface.
A44B 11/14 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices turnable clamp with snap-action
B60R 9/052 - Carriers comprising elongate members extending only transversely of vehicle
B60R 9/058 - Carriers associated with vehicle roof characterised by releasable attaching means between carrier and roof
This invention relates to a pole assembly having a base and a plurality of support elements extending upwardly from the base. The plurality of support elements are spaced apart from each other such that one or more equipment modules can be housed therebetween. A mast extends upwardly from the plurality of support elements.
E01F 9/60 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
F21V 21/10 - Pendants, arms or standards; Fixing lighting devices to pendants, arms or standards
E01F 9/673 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing for holding sign posts or the like
This invention relates to a method of joining a first element and a second element. The method include: inserting at least a portion of the second element into an end of the first element, and applying a force to at least one discrete location on an outer surface of the first element to create a region of localised deformation in the first element. The region of localised deformation in the first element causes a corresponding region of localised deformation in the second element, thereby to prevent relative movement between the first element and the second element.
F16B 17/00 - Fastening means without screw-thread for connecting constructional elements or machine parts by a part of or on one member entering a hole in the other
F21V 21/116 - Fixing lighting devices to arms or standards
A method for providing a hatch cover for a hatch aperture formed in a pole, and an internal access system for a substantially hollow pole (100) comprising a hatch aperture (200) and a hatch cover (300). The pole (100) has a plurality of ribs or channels (150, 180) to slidably receive and retain the hatch cover. The hatch cover is movable between a cover position at least partially covering the aperture (200) and a maintenance position spaced from the aperture wherein the hatch cover (300) is retained within the channel (180) during said movement.
The present invention relates to a system for fixings and/or preventing relative movement between two elongated members particularly for a pole. The system comprises couplings (300) provided by pairs of tapered bodies (200). The elongate mast portion (500) is of a smaller cross-section than the base portion (400) and can at least partially fit within the base portion (400). The respective tapered body providing engagement surfaces (235) which upon entry of the mast (500) into the base (400) increase the area of mutual contact and increase the lateral force applied between the mast and the base thereby preventing or at least reducing relative movement therebetween.
E04H 12/22 - Sockets or holders for poles or posts
F16B 7/14 - Telescoping systems locking in intermediate positions
E01F 9/60 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
F16B 2/14 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using wedges
A method, system and support element for supporting a pole, mast or similar elongated element to a foundation. The pole, mast or similar elongated element (100) comprises a wall (105) which is substantially continuous. A plurality of discontinuities (150) eg. channels or recesses, are provided about the periphery of the pole. A plurality of the support members (200) are positioned on the pole (100) and adapted to extend between the pole and the foundation thereby transmitting force from the pole to the foundation. Each support member (200) is adapted to extend between at least two of said discontinuities (105) and engage said discontinuities over a predetermined axial length of the pole (100).
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Poles of metal for traffic lights, poles of metal for lighting, poles of metal for traffic signs and signals, metal poles for wired security cameras and banners; metal poles
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Poles including poles which are for the mounting of items
such as street lights, signs, traffic signals, pedestrian
signals, security cameras and banners.
A sealing arrangement for a pole assembly having a tubular base, a tubular upper mast of smaller diameter, and a cladding. An end of the upper mast is inserted within an end of the base and a portion of the base overlaps the upper mast and is fastened thereto, with the cladding surrounding the base. The sealing arrangement comprises a transition ring and a seal assembly. The transition ring surrounds a portion of the base, upper mast and cladding. The transition ring having an internal downwardly facing surface, and the seal assembly is disposed within said transition ring to seal between the external surface of the upper mast and the transition ring. The seal assembly comprising a sealing plate and a seal disposed between the downwardly facing surface and the sealing plate, and the sealing action of the seal assembly is actuated by the sealing plate squeezing said seal.
A winch handle of the type used for a winch on a sail boat. The winch handle comprising a lug for engaging a socket disposed on the winch, a locking plate attached to the lug and rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the lug. A self-aligning guide is attached to or integral with the locking plate and comprising an engagement profile arranged for first engaging with the winch socket and then guiding the lug into an engagement with the winch socket regardless of the orientation of said locking plate with respect to said lug.
A pole assembly comprising a column, a support assembly having a plurality of upstanding support members, and a plurality of elongate base members of constant cross section, wherein in use each base member is fastened to said column and to a respective one of said upstanding support members and extends adjacent the column near its base end such that the longitudinal axis of each base member is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said column.
E01F 9/011 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs (posts or poles in general E04H 12/00; means for attaching signs to a supporting structure in general G09F 7/18)
E04B 1/38 - Connections for building structures in general
E04H 12/22 - Sockets or holders for poles or posts
E04B 1/24 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal
A bolt head locking arrangement for a recoil operated weapon where projectile is expelled by discharging a cartridge. The weapon comprising an action body, a barrel, and a bolt assembly, the bolt assembly being slidable within the action body. The bolt assembly comprising a bolt head, a locking slide and a firing pin, and a locking means arranged so that, upon loading a new cartridge for discharging, the locking means positively lock the bolt head such that, for a predetermined amount of time after the loaded cartridge is discharged, the locked bolt head stops the cartridge from retreating into the action body. The locking means is substantially in an in-line configuration with the bolt assembly. The locking means are arranged so that the recoil momentum of the weapon, caused by the discharge, is used for unlocking the bolt head, wherein the locking means are arranged so that, upon discharge of the cartridge, the locking slide recoils backwards and, once the bolt head is unlocked, the inertia of the locking slide facilitates the recoil of the bolt head.
F41A 3/12 - Bolt action, i.e. the main breech opening movement being parallel to the barrel axis
F41A 3/36 - Semi-rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements movably mounted on the bolt or on the barrrel or breech housing
F41A 3/38 - Semi-rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements movably mounted on the bolt or on the barrrel or breech housing having rocking locking elements, e.g. pivoting levers or vanes
F41A 3/62 - Breech mechanism, e.g. locks using combustion gas pressure for adding to the mechanical locking action, or for delaying breech opening movement
