# US 5,348,054 A · Device for making a hinged connection between two parts in a loom > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 5,348,054 A - Document ID: US5348054A - Status: Granted - Kind: A - Application number: 08/125,041 - Filed: 1993-09-21 - Granted: 1994-09-20 - Earliest claimed: 1992-11-13 - Assignees: Sulzer Ruti AG - Inventors: Gustav Oertli - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5348054A ## CPC - D03C 1/144: {linking to the heald frame} - Y10T 403/7041: including set screw - Y10T 403/75: having a joining piece extending through aligned openings in plural members - D03C: SHEDDING MECHANISMS; PATTERN CARDS OR CHAINS; PUNCHING OF CARDS; DESIGNING PATTERNS - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A device for coupling two outer parts (3) to a third part (2) disposed therebetween. The device includes a plurality of fasteners 7 each threadably mounted to an opening (9) in one of the outer parts and a cylindrical recess (6a) in the third part. Each fastener 7 has a conical head 7a that rests against the opening in the outer part. The outer parts project over the cylindrical recess so that an annular cavity is formed between the head of the fastener and the third part. Thus, the head of the fastener elastically deforms the outer part into the annular cavity so that additional forces may be transmitted from the outer part to the third part. In addition, the inner surface of each outer part is parallel to the third part so that the third part may be replaced without any effective movement of the outer parts. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A device for coupling first and second parallel parts to a third part therebetween, the device comprising: at least one fastener removably mounted to the third part and the parallel parts, the fastener having a head with a frustoconical profile; the third part having a recess with an outer conical portion, the conical portion having an outer diameter; and at least one of the parallel parts having an opening with an inner diameter and a circumference, the inner diameter being smaller than the outer diameter of the conical portion so that the head of the fastener rests against said parallel part, the opening including grooves positioned along the circumference of the conical portion of the recess. ### Claim 2 A device for coupling first and second parallel parts to a third part therebetween, the device comprising: at least one fastener removably mounted to the third part and the parallel parts, the fastener having a head with a frustoconical profile; the third part having a recess with an outer conical portion, the conical portion having an outer diameter; and at least one of the parallel parts having a circular opening with an inner diameter and a circumference, the inner diameter being smaller than the outer diameter of the conical portion so that the head of the fastener rests against said parallel part, said parallel part including openings spaced away from the circumference by a distance substantially less than the inner diameter. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) A device as in claim 2 wherein the openings extend concentrically around the head of the fastener. ### Claim 4 A device for coupling first and second parallel parts to a third part therebetween, the device comprising: at least one fastener removably mounted to the bearing part and the parallel parts, the fastener having a head with a frustoconical profile; the third part having a recess with an outer conical portion, the conical portion having an outer diameter; at least one of the parallel parts having an opening with an inner diameter and a circumference, the inner diameter being smaller than the outer diameter of the conical portion so that the head of the fastener rests against said parallel part; means for transmitting force coupled to the parallel parts; and a cylindrical rod fitted within the force transmitting means. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) A device as in claim 4 wherein the rod is connected rigidly to the force transmitting means. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) A device as in claim 4 wherein the rod is longitudinally adjustable, the device further including means for securing the rod within the force transmitting means. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) A device as in claim 6 wherein the securing means is fitted perpendicular to the direction of the rod, the securing means exerting an adjustable force upon the rod. ### Claim 8 A heald rod of a loom having a device for making a hinged connection between first and second parallel parts and a third part, the device comprising: a bearing part rotatably coupled to the third part and disposed between the parallel parts; a plurality of fasteners removably mounted to the bearing part and the parallel parts, the fasteners each having a head with a frustoconical profile; the bearing part having a cavity for each fastener, each cavity having an outer conical portion with a circumferential edge; and the parallel parts each having circular openings aligned with the conical portion of the cavities in the bearing part, the circular openings each being sized so that the parallel parts project over the circumferential edge of each conical portion, the parallel parts each having an inner surface in contact with the bearing part, the inner surfaces being parallel to the bearing part over their entire extent so that the bearing part may be removed without effectively changing the distance between said inner surfaces. ### Claim 9 A heald drive of a loom having a plurality of rods, each rod having a device for making a hinged connection between first and second parallel parts and a third part, the device comprising: a bearing part rotatably coupled to the third part and disposed between the parallel parts; a plurality of fasteners removably mounted to the bearing part and the parallel parts, the fasteners each having a head with a frustoconical profile; the bearing part having a cavity for each fastener, each cavity having an outer conical portion with a circumferential edge; and the parallel parts each having circular openings aligned with the conical portion of the cavities in the bearing part, the circular openings each being sized so that the parallel parts project over the circumferential edge of each conical portion, the parallel parts each having an inner surface in contact with the bearing part, the inner surfaces being parallel to the bearing part over their entire effective extent so that the bearing part may be removed without effectively changing the distance between said inner surfaces. ### Claim 10 A loom with a plurality of rods, each rod having a rod for making a hinged connection between first and second parallel parts and a third part, the device comprising: a bearing part rotatably coupled to the third part and disposed between the parallel parts; a plurality of fasteners removably mounted to the bearing part and the parallel parts, the fasteners each having a head with a frustoconical profile; the bearing part having a cavity for each fastener, each cavity having an outer conical portion with a circumferential edge; and the parallel parts each having circular openings aligned with the conical portion of the cavities in the bearing part, the circular openings each sized so that the parallel parts project over the circumferential edge of each conical portion, the parallel parts each having an inner surface in contact with the bearing part, the inner surfaces being parallel to the bearing part so that the bearing part may be removed without effectively changing the distance between said inner surfaces. ### Claim 11 A device for coupling first and second outer parts to a third part therebetween, the device comprising: a plurality of fasteners removably mounted to the third part and the outer parts, each fastener having a head with a frustoconical profile; and the third part having a cavity for each fastener, each cavity having an outer conical portion with a circumferential edge; the outer parts each having circular openings aligned with the conical portion of the cavities in the third part, the circular openings each sized so that the outer parts project over the circumferential edge of each conical portion, the outer parts each having an inner surface in contact with the third part which is parallel to the third part so that the third part may be removed without effectively changing the distance between said inner surfaces. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) A device as in claim 11 wherein the opening in said parallel part is countersunk frustoconically. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) A device as in claim 11 wherein said parallel part has an outer surface and the head has a top surface, the outer surface and the top surface being aligned in the same plane when the fastener is completely mounted within the bearing part. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) A device as in claim 11 wherein the fastener is threadably coupled to the third part. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) A device as in claim 11 wherein the fastener comprises first and second elements, the first element having a tapped hole and the second element having a body sized to engage the tapped hole. ### Claim 16 A device for coupling first and second outer parts to a third part therebetween, the device comprising: a plurality of fasteners removably mounted to the third part and the outer parts, each fastener having a head with a frustoconical profile; and the third part having a cavity for each fastener, each cavity having an outer conical portion with an outer diameter; the outer parts each having a circular opening with an interior surface, the interior surface having an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the conical portion so that the head of the fastener rests against the interior surface of the circular opening and an annular cavity is formed between the head and the third part, the outer parts being elastically deformed into the cavity by a force from the fasteners to impede loosening of the fasteners. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The device of claim 16 wherein the annular cavity has a generally conical cross-sectional shape. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The device of claim 16 wherein the fastener has a cylindrical body within the recess, the annular cavity having a generally cylindrical cross-sectional shape that extends within the third part adjacent a portion of the cylindrical body of the fastener.