A 3D printed tool die and tool die kit for a machine is provided. The 3D printed die has a cold-working tool face and having a reduced height being less than a standard tool die. A die holder is configured to be positioned in a standard tool to hold the 3D printed die. A clamp engages and retains the 3D printed die in the die holder.
A security fastener assembly is provided with a cap having a decorative bearing surface and a lower retention portion. A fastener body has: a threaded portion or securing the fastener assembly to a corresponding threaded feature on a vehicle; a stem opposite the threaded portion for receiving the cap, the stem having a security protrusion defining a distal end, an undercut formed adjacent the stem for cooperating with the lower retention portion of the cap, where the lower retention portion of the cap is secured in the undercut to maintain the cap on the fastener body; a keyed security drive feature formed between the threaded portion the stem portion where the fastener body is removable with the keyed security feature. Engaging the decorative bearing surface of the cap and rotating does not rotate the threaded portion of the fastener body.
F16B 35/04 - Screw-bolts; Stay bolts; Screw-threaded studs; Screws; Set screws with specially-shaped head or shaft in order to fix the bolt on or in an object
F16B 39/24 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening by means of washers, spring washers, or resilient plates that lock against the object
B60B 3/16 - Attaching disc body to hub by bolts or the like
A tool die and additive manufacturing method of forming a cold-working tool die is provided. The cold-working tool surface may be a thread-rolling surface having a thread profile with a plurality of teeth spaced apart in the width direction and extending in the longitudinal direction, each of the teeth having a tooth height in a height direction and the surface has a tool feature having a complex shape. An iron-based alloy is supplied in particle form to form the tool die. The method includes depositing a plurality of layers of the alloy to form the die body with layer-by-layer construction to form a cold-working tool surface. Each layer is deposited in a plane transverse to the cold-working tool surface.
B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
B22F 7/04 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite layers with one or more layers not made from powder, e.g. made from solid metal
A security fastener assembly is provided with a cap having a decorative bearing surface and a lower retention portion. A fastener body has: a threaded portion or securing the fastener assembly to a corresponding threaded feature on a vehicle; a stem opposite the threaded portion for receiving the cap, the stem having a security protrusion defining a distal end, an undercut formed adjacent the stem for cooperating with the lower retention portion of the cap, where the lower retention portion of the cap is secured in the undercut to maintain the cap on the fastener body; a keyed security drive feature formed between the threaded portion the stem portion where the fastener body is removable with the keyed security feature. Engaging the decorative bearing surface of the cap and rotating does not rotate the threaded portion of the fastener body.
F16B 35/04 - Screw-bolts; Stay bolts; Screw-threaded studs; Screws; Set screws with specially-shaped head or shaft in order to fix the bolt on or in an object
A wheel fastener and method of forming a wheel fastener is provided. The wheel fastener has a fastener body comprising a threaded portion and an upper portion opposite the threaded portion. A load-bearing surface of the fastener body is shaped to cooperate with a fastener seat. A cap is decoupled from the fastener body and has coating covering a cap base material to define a decorative appearance surface. The cap is crimped to the upper portion at a crimp area to retain the cap on the fastener body and define a wrenching surface. The cap does not cover the load bearing surface. The coating the cap comprises applying a nickel strike layer and a black chrome passivation layer to define a black appearance surface.
B60B 3/16 - Attaching disc body to hub by bolts or the like
C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and
C23C 14/00 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material
A clamp assembly is provided with a band having a length sized to wrap about a joint. A plurality of retainer segments is attached to the band to engage a peripheral flange of a pair of tube ends at the joint. A first threaded fastener is connected to the band at a first location. A second threaded fastener is sized to engage the band at a second location to extend to the first threaded fastener to fasten to the first threaded fastener upon rotation of the second threaded fastener to tighten the band and the plurality of retainer segments to clamp the joint.
F16L 23/04 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned in the radial plane
F16L 3/00 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
F16L 55/035 - Noise absorbers in the form of specially adapted hangers or supports
F16L 3/133 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
F16L 3/11 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
The fastener assembly includes a fastener body having a threaded portion at a lower end, and a stem portion at an upper end. A cap has side walls defining a wrenching surface and a top surface connecting the top surface where the cap is secure to the stem portion on the upper end of the fastener body. The assembly also includes a decorative laser mark defined on the top surface of the cap.
A wheel fastener alarm assembly is provided having a fastener body with a first portion defining a wrenching surface and a cavity, and a second portion with a threaded portion to attach and detach from a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor array is disposed in the cavity of fastener body to detect an attribute of the fastener body and generate an output signal based on the attribute of the fastener body. An antenna connected to the sensor array to transmit the signal to a remote location. A cap is secured to the first portion of the fastener body and covers the wrenching surface and the cavity opening to define a capped fastener body.
B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
B60B 3/16 - Attaching disc body to hub by bolts or the like
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
F16B 41/00 - Measures against loss of bolts, nuts, or pins; Measures against unauthorised operation of bolts, nuts, or pins
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
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WEAR RESISTANT BORIDE FORMING FERROUR ALLOYS FOR POWDER BED FUSION ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
The present application relates to ferrous (steel) alloy compositions that can be printed by powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. The combination of printability and properties is achieved by formulating chemistries specifically for the powder bed fusion process.
A printed metallic part is provided. The alloy has the composition of Fe at 69.2 wt.% to 89.1 wt.%; Cr at 7.25 wt.% to 16.0 wt.%; Nb at 0.01 wt.% to 10.0 wt.%; Mo at 0.5 wt.% to 4.0 wt.%. C at 0.03 wt. % to 0.4 wt. % and optionally one or more of Ni, Cu, Si, W, Mn, N and B. The printed metallic part has a tensile strength of at least 1300 MPa, a yield strength of at least 700 MPa, an elongation of at least 4.0%, and a hardness of at least 45 HRC.
A security fastener assembly is provided with a cap having a standard tool bearing surface and an attachment portion formed opposite the tool bearing surface. A fastener body has a mating attachment portion formed at a first end along which the cap is secured and a keyed security feature formed adjacent the mating attachment portion. A second end of the fastener body has a threaded fastener portion for securing the fastener assembly to a vehicle. The threaded portion of the fastener body is installed with rotation in a first direction. Engaging the tool bearing surface of the cap and rotating in a second direction opposite the first direction does not rotate the threaded portion of the fastener body. The fastener body is removable with the keyed security feature.
An inventory management and scheduling toll provides improved tracking of products as they are processed through a series of processing stations. The inventory management and scheduling toll further provides features for modifying workflows, selecting transporting options, and assigning alerts to appropriate personnel.
Pump systems and methods are disclosed for removing liquid for hand-portable containers. The pump systems include a moveable piston housed in a main chamber and inlet and outlet valves located at one end of the main chamber, where the inlet and outlet valves open and close in response to movement of the piston.
Improved fasteners are provided for minimizing deformation in the corner region of the bearing surfaces. The bearing surfaces have a primary bearing surface and a recessed bearing surface. The primary bearing surfaces may be oriented in a hexagonal shape with opposing surfaces parallel to each other. The recessed bearing surface is disposed inwardly from the primary bearing surface and extends from the primary bearing surface to the end of the bearing surface.
The present invention relates to a composite rim, comprising an open cavity and a closed cavity, a tire-accommodating surface located within the closed cavity wherein the tire accommodating surface is curved and provided with a first ridge and a second ridge, a spoke support wherein the spoke support accepts a spoke; and the tire-accommodating surface, the outer surface surface, and the spoke support enclose the closed cavity.
The present invention relates to a dipstick comprising a measuring portion that includes means for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir, wherein at least a portion of the measuring portion includes a color changing material that is pigmented when subjected to a first temperature and substantially transparent when subjected to a second temperature.
G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroups; Apparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
The present invention relates to a ball joint including a boot, a ball stud, and a socket. The boot includes a first retaining surface and a second retaining surface. The ball stud includes a stem and a ball portion. The stem is provided with a threaded surface and a boot cooperating surface that cooperates with the first retaining surface on the boot to secure the boot to the stem. The ball portion is provided with a first bearing surface and a second bearing surface. The first bearing surface on the ball portion is generally spherically convex and the second bearing surface on the ball portion is generally spherically concave. The socket includes a first bearing surface that receives loads from the first bearing surface on the ball portion, a second bearing surface that receives loads from the second bearing surface on the ball portion, and a boot cooperating surface that cooperates with the second retaining surface on the boot to secure the boot to the socket.
The present invention relates to an anti-theft fastener assembly that includes a fastener, an insert, and a shield. The insert is secured to the fastener and includes a security pattern that corresponds to a special security tool so that, once secured, the fastener can only be removed by the security tool. The shield is rotatably connected to the fastener and extends around the fastener to prevent access to a portion of the fastener.
A composite link comprising a coupling member and an attachment. The coupling member includes a composite element, a first end, a second end, and a stem that is located between the first and second end. The first end is provided with an arm. The composite element includes a side that is provided with at least one extension that forms the arm on the first end. The attachment is provided with an axis and an outer surface that extends about the axis. The first arm wraps at least partially about the outer surface of the attachment and secures the attachment to the coupling member.
The present invention relates to a fastener assembly, comprising a nut provided with a plurality of threads, a torque transmitter shaped to transmit torque to the nut, and an annular surface that is undulating in shape, a washer provided with a clamp surface and a bearing surface that is undulating in shape and axially opposed to the annular surface on the nut, and a spring member located between the annular surface on the nut and the bearing surface on die washer.
F16B 39/24 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening by means of washers, spring washers, or resilient plates that lock against the object
A link assembly comprising a shaft provided with a positioning surface that includes threads, an arm coupler including an interfacing assembly and a pair of grommet contacting members, wherein the interfacing assembly includes an interfacing member that receives the positioning surface and inner and outer grommets that are provided with inner surfaces that receive the interfacing member, and the pair of grommet contacting members includes an inner grommet contacting member that receives the positioning surface shaft and contacts the inner grommet and an outer grommet contacting member that receives the positioning surface and contacts the outer grommet.
A joint assembly comprising a seal provided with a first retaining surface and a second retaining surface, a ball stud provided with a ball portion and a socket, wherein the socket is provided with a seal acceptor and a ball cooperating surface, wherein the ball portion of the ball stud is within the ball cooperating surface and a portion of the seal is within the seal acceptor, and a first and a second constricting element, wherein the first constricting element is held in place by the first retaining surface on the seal and the second constricting element is held in place by the second retaining surface on the seal.
F16J 15/52 - Sealings between relatively-movable members, by means of a sealing without relatively-moving surfaces, e.g. fluid-tight sealings for transmitting motion through a wall by means of sealing bellows or diaphragms
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