F-Term-List

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AA00
TYPES OF CONNECTION OF RODS AND TUBES

AA01

AA02

AA03

AA04

AA05

AA06

AA07

AA08

AA09

. Linear connection

. . Connection with punch-out flanges

. . Engagement of one side with the other side

. Parallel connection

. . Clearance between the two sides

. Orthogonal connection

. . Connection of both ends (i.e., including clearance thereof)

. . Arrangement of the end of one side opposite the circumferential surfaces of the other side

. . Connection of the circumferential surfaces

AA11

AA20

. . . Clearance between the circumferential surfaces

. Others

AB00
CHARACTERISTIC POSITIONING AND ANGLE-ADJUSTMENT MEANS FOR THE CONNECTION UNITS

AB01

AB02

AB03

AB04

AB05

AB10

. Positioning in stages

. . Use of multiple engagement holes and grooves

. . Use of engagement stages that are inclined in one direction

. Connection units that can rotate

. . Regulation or fixing of angles

. Others

BB00
SHAPES OF RODS AND TUBES

BB01

BB02

BB03

BB04

BB10

. Mutual connection of round materials

. Mutual connection of rectangular materials

. . Mutual connection of square materials only

. Connection between round and rectangular materials

. Others

CA00
CONNECTION USING CLAMPS

CA01

CA02

CA03

CA04

CA05

CA06

CA07

CA08

CA09

. Fastening and gripping of the external circumferences of rods and tubes

. . Fastening and gripping using pairs of multiple gripping devices

. . . One end that is centered and rotates

. . Use of band-like members

. . U-shaped bolts and bolts with similar gripping units

. . Inclination of the holes that penetrate the rods and tubes

. Inclination of the holes that penetrate the rods and tubes

. . Use of pairs of multiple gripping devices

. . Gripping devices with slots

CA11

CA12

CA13

CA14

CA15

CA16

CA17

CA18

CA20

. . Plate-like elements that change the inclination axially (i.e., washers)

. Connection using elastic materials (e.g., rubber elements and the like)

. Connection using pressure fluids

. Connection using coil expansion and contraction

. Friction-gripping of rods and tubes by the tips of screws

. Characteristic friction surfaces of rods and tubes

. Characteristic means for prevention of loosening

. Characteristic means for prevention of co-rotation of nuts and bolts

. Others

DA00
CONNECTION USING WEDGES

DA01

DA02

DA03

DA04

DA05

DA06

DA07

DA08

DA10

. Insertion and movement axially to contact rods and tubes

. Insertion and movement vertically to contact rods and tubes

. Cooperative movement of multiple wedges

. Wedges with tapered sleeves

. Wedges operated by screws

. . Wedges that are screwed to screws

. Wedges that are connected to gripping devices

. Wedges with means for prevention of loosening

. Others

EA00
CONNECTION USING CAMS

EA01

EA02

EA03

EA04

EA10

. Operation by levers

. Operation by eccentric rings

. Operation by the relative rotation of non-circular internal and external circumferential surfaces

. Characteristic means for prevention of loosening

. Others

FA00
CONNECTION USING CLIPS AND CONNECTION BY PRESS FITTING

FA01

FA02

FA03

FA04

FA05

FA06

FA07

FA08

FA09

. Fastening and gripping of the external circumferences of the rods and tubes by gripping devices

. . Inclination of the holes for penetrating the rods and tubes

. Gripping of the internal circumferences of the tubes by gripping devices

. Connection without gripping devices

. Connection using elastic substances (e.g., rubber elements and the like)

. Connection using elasticity of slots

. Connection using coil expansion or contraction

. Clips made of wire elements

. . Multiple wire elements

FA11

FA12

FA13

FA14

FA15

FA16

FA17

FA18

FA20

. . Use with gripping devices or instruments

. Press fitting axially only

. Characteristic friction surfaces of the rods and tubes

. . Use of tongue-like elastic elements

. . Use of projections and projecting ridges

. . . Projecting ridges that run axially

. . . Projecting ridges that run vertically

. . Use of means for removal of the materials (i.e., cutting)

. Others

GA00
CONNECTION USING SCREWS

GA01

GA02

GA03

GA04

GA05

GA06

GA07

GA08

GA09

. Insertion of screws axially with relation to the rods and tubes

. Insertion of screws vertically with relation to the rods and tubes

. Connection by interposing of joints

. . Plate-like brackets that are additionally attached to the rods and tubes

. . Blocks with multiple female screws

. . Joints that are engaged with the rods and tubes

. Screwing of bolts and nuts

. Engagement with long holes and U-shaped grooves

. Use of tapered screws

GA11

GA12

GA20

. Characteristic means for prevention of co-rotation of nuts and bolts

. Characteristic means for prevention of loosening

. Others

HA00
CONNECTION USING TURNBUCKLES

HA01

HA02

HA03

HA04

HA05

HA06

HA07

HA08

HA09

. Turnbuckles with rotation-stoppers

. . Use of lock nuts and lock washers

. . Insertion of pins and bolts

. . Rotation and engagement of levers and linkages

. Regulation and designation of the degree of tightening

. Turnbuckles with rotation means

. Turnbuckles with screws on one end only

. Screw diameters on both ends that differ from each other

. Use of differences in pitch

HA11

HA12

HA13

HA14

HA15

HA20

. Screws with a displaced center

. Characteristic connection units between rods and the main body or to end members

. . Connection units that can rotate on a shaft

. Characteristic manufacturing methods

. . Formation of the main body from plate-like elements

. Others

JA00
CONNECTION BY ENGAGEMENT OF HOOKS

JA01

JA02

JA03

JA04

JA05

JA06

JA07

JA08

JA09

. Connection by rotation of rods and tubes

. . Rotation around a shaft

. Connection by sliding the rods and tubes only

. Use of elastic deformation of the engagement units

. . Projected elements of lifting elements and plate elements similarly to the lifting elements

. Engagement members with operation means

. . Energization with springs

. . Use of screws

. Use of tapered surfaces

JA11

JA12

JA13

JA14

JA15

JA16

JA17

JA18

JA20

. Hook-engagement units that engage with holes and grooves

. . Pear- or almond-shaped holes and projections (i.e., pins)

. . L-shaped holes, grooves, and projections (i.e., pins)

. . Hook-engagement units that come into contact with and are engaged with the internal wall of the hole and groove

. . Rods and tubes with dowel-rods

. Hook-engagement units that are engaged with the external circumferential back ends

. Characteristic means for loosening prevention and maintenance of engagement

. . Regulation of movement in a rotating direction

. Others

KA00
CONNECTION BY PLASTIC DEFORMATION

KA01

KA02

KA10

. Deformation of the rods and tubes

. Deformation of joints

. Others

LA00
OTHER CHARACTERISTIC MEANS FOR CONNECTION

LA01

LA02

LA03

LA04

LA10

. Use of balls and rollers

. Use of welding, adhesion, or filling means

. Use of magnets

. Characteristic means for release of the connection

. Others

MA00
CHARACTERISTIC MATERIALS

MA01

MA02

MA03

MA10

. Plastics and rubber

. . Fiberglass-reinforced plastics (FRP)

. Surface-treated materials or coated materials

. Others

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