Composite d'alliage d'or et bijou en plaqué réalisé à partir de ce composite

L'invention concerne un composite d'alliage d'or. Ce composite est constitué par une couche d'alliage A formant substrat et par une couche d'alliage B formant plaquage, l'alliage de la couche formant A présente la composition suivante or : 30 à 38 %, cuivre : 42,5 à 62,5 %, zinc : 0 à 20 %,la teneur en or de la couche B est au moins égale à environ 90 %, de préférence 95 %. Application à la bijouterie.

Anchor for removably attaching a component to a frame member and method for using same

An anchor for removably attaching an accessory to a frame member having an outer surface and a slot defined in the outer surface. The anchor comprises a body that has a surface that is generally complementary in shape to a portion of the outer surface of the frame member that surrounds the slot, a shank that from the surface, the shank being sized to be received in the slot and defining an aperture extending from a free end of the shank toward the surface. The aperture is adapted to receive a fastener. The anchor also includes at least one projection extending from a side of the shank. A vehicle having the frame member and the anchor is provided. A method of attaching a component to a frame member using the anchor is provided.

Sleeve for a vehicle accessory connector, and a vehicle accessory mounting kit

A sleeve for a vehicle accessory connector for mounting a vehicle accessory to a tubular frame of a vehicle which comprises a tubular body having a first open end, a second open end and a body thickness, the body thickness being circumferentially eccentric, the tubular body comprising two connectable portions; and an open ended slot defined in the tubular body, the open ended slot extending from the first open end towards the second open end and being spaced from the second open end.

Cargo box extension assembly, tailgate assembly, and vehicle with same

A cargo box extension assembly for a cargo box of a vehicle and method of operating the extension assembly. The assembly includes a center panel configured and arranged for pivotally connecting to a front surface of a tailgate of the cargo box; a left panel; and a right panel, each of the left and right panels being rotatable between an open position and a closed position where the left and right panels are aligned with each other, when the cargo box extension assembly is installed on the tailgate of the vehicle and the center panel is pivotally connected to the front surface of the tailgate: the cargo box extension assembly being selectively movable between a collapsed position and an extended position; in the collapsed position, the cargo box extension assembly being at least partially received in a recess of the tailgate.

Anchor for removably attaching a component to a frame member and method for using same

An anchor for removably attaching an accessory to a frame member having an outer surface and a slot defined in the outer surface. The anchor comprises a body that has a surface that is generally complementary in shape to a portion of the outer surface of the frame member that surrounds the slot, a shank that from the surface, the shank being sized to be received in the slot and defining an aperture extending from a free end of the shank toward the surface. The aperture is adapted to receive a fastener. The anchor also includes at least one projection extending from a side of the shank. A vehicle having the frame member and the anchor is provided. A method of attaching a component to a frame member using the anchor is provided.

SLEEVE FOR A VEHICLE ACCESSORY CONNECTOR, AND A VEHICLE ACCESSORY MOUNTING KIT

A sleeve for a vehicle accessory connector for mounting a vehicle accessory to a tubular frame of a vehicle which comprises a tubular body having a first open end, a second open end and a body thickness, the body thickness being circumferentially eccentric, the tubular body comprising two connectable portions; and an open ended slot defined in the tubular body, the open ended slot extending from the first open end towards the second open end and being spaced from the second open end. 1. A sleeve for a vehicle accessory connector for mounting a vehicle accessory to a tubular frame of a vehicle , the sleeve comprising:a tubular body having a first open end, a second open end and a body thickness, the body thickness being circumferentially eccentric, the tubular body comprising two connectable portions; andan open ended slot defined in the tubular body, the open ended slot extending from the first open end towards the second open end and being spaced from the second open end.2. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the body thickness of the tubular body decreases circumferentially in a uniform manner between a maximum thickness and a minimum thickness claim 1 , a portion of the tubular body with the maximum thickness being opposite another portion of the tubular body with the minimum thickness.3. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the open ended slot extends past a centre of the tubular body.4. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the tubular body comprises two longitudinal portions which are connectable to form the tubular body.5. The sleeve of claim 4 , wherein the two longitudinal portions comprise:abutting walls, anda sleeve connector acting between the abutting walls to connect the two longitudinal portions together.6. The sleeve of claim 5 , wherein the sleeve connector comprises a pin extending from one of the abutting walls and an opening sized and shaped to receive the pin in the other of the abutting walls.7. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein one of the first open end or the ...

RAM AIR VENT FOR A VEHICLE

A ram air vent for a vehicle has a base defining a base aperture therein; a hood connected to the base over the base aperture, the hood and base defining a forwardly facing air inlet therebetween, the hood and the base defining an air passage extending from the air inlet to the base aperture; a baffle disposed in the air passage for deflecting air flowing in the air passage from the air inlet for separating water from air flowing in the air passage, the baffle facing the air inlet; and at least one water passage defined in at least one of the base or the hood. The at least one water passage exits a rear side of the ram air vent. The at least one water passage drains water separated from air flowing in the air passage from the ram air vent. 1. A ram air vent for a vehicle , the ram air vent comprising:a base defining a base aperture therein;a hood connected to the base over the base aperture,the hood and base defining a forwardly facing air inlet therebetween,the hood and base defining an air passage extending from the air inlet to the base aperture;a baffle disposed in the air passage for deflecting air flowing in the air passage from the air inlet for separating water from air flowing in the air passage, the baffle facing the air inlet; andat least one water passage defined in at least one of the base or the hood, the at least one water passage exiting a rear side of the ram air vent, the at least one water passage draining water separated from air flowing in the air passage from the ram air vent.2. The ram air vent of claim 1 , wherein the base aperture is disposed generally perpendicularly to the air inlet.3. The ram air vent of claim 1 , wherein the at least one water passage has at least one water outlet defined between the hood and the base.4. The ram air vent of claim 1 , wherein the baffle extends downwards from the hood.5. The ram air vent of claim 1 , wherein the baffle is a first baffle claim 1 , and further comprising a second baffle disposed in the air ...

Sleeve for a vehicle accessory connector, a sleeve and clamp assembly, and a vehicle accessory mounting kit

A sleeve for a vehicle accessory connector for mounting a vehicle accessory to a tubular frame of a vehicle which comprises a tubular body having a first open end, a second open end and a body thickness, the body thickness being circumferentially eccentric, the tubular body comprising two connectable portions; and an open ended slot defined in the tubular body, the open ended slot extending from the first open end towards the second open end and being spaced from the second open end.

Gold alloy composite and coated jewellery item produced from this composite

The invention relates to a gold alloy composite. This composite consists of a layer of alloy A forming a substrate and of a layer of alloy B forming the plating, the alloy of the layer forming A has the following composition: gold: 30 to 38%, copper: 42.5 to 62.5%, zinc: 0 to 20%, the gold content of the layer B is at least equal to approximately 90%, preferably 95%. Application to jewellery.

GOLD ALLOY COMPOSITE AND PLATED JEWELRY MADE FROM THIS COMPOSITE

Cargo box extension assembly, tailgate assembly, and vehicle with same

A cargo box extension assembly for a cargo box of a vehicle and method of operating the extension assembly. The assembly includes a center panel configured and arranged for pivotally connecting to a front surface of a tailgate of the cargo box; a left panel; and a right panel, each of the left and right panels being rotatable between an open position and a closed position where the left and right panels are aligned with each other, when the cargo box extension assembly is installed on the tailgate of the vehicle and the center panel is pivotally connected to the front surface of the tailgate: the cargo box extension assembly being selectively movable between a collapsed position and an extended position; in the collapsed position, the cargo box extension assembly being at least partially received in a recess of the tailgate.

System for connecting an accessory to an item

A system for connecting an accessory to an item, the system including an anchor fixture including a fixture body and the anchor aperture having at least one recessed portion along an edge thereof; and an anchor with an anchor lock being configured to be inserted through the anchor aperture of the anchor fixture, the anchor lock having at least one protrusion extending therefrom, the at least one protrusion of the anchor lock being received in the at least one recessed portion of the anchor aperture; and the anchor being selectively secured to the anchor fixture by inserting the anchor lock through the anchor aperture and moving the anchor lock relative to the anchor fixture to place the anchor lock in the locked position, the anchor lock impeding movement within the anchor fixture of the anchor.

System for connecting an accessory to an item

A system for connecting an accessory to an item, the system including an anchor fixture including a fixture body and the anchor aperture having at least one recessed portion along an edge thereof; and an anchor with an anchor lock being configured to be inserted through the anchor aperture of the anchor fixture, the anchor lock having at least one protrusion extending therefrom, the at least one protrusion of the anchor lock being received in the at least one recessed portion of the anchor aperture; and the anchor being selectively secured to the anchor fixture by inserting the anchor lock through the anchor aperture and moving the anchor lock relative to the anchor fixture to place the anchor lock in the locked position, the anchor lock impeding movement within the anchor fixture of the anchor.

Vehicle roof accessory assembly and vehicle with same

An off-road vehicle and vehicle roof accessory assembly are disclosed. The vehicle includes a frame; a motor connected to the frame; a plurality of ground engaging members operatively connected to the frame, at least one ground engaging member of the plurality of ground engaging members being operatively connected to the motor; a roll cage connected to the frame, the roll cage defining at least in part a cockpit area; two seats connected to the frame, the two seats being disposed side by side in the cockpit area; a cargo box connected to the frame rearward of the two seats; and the vehicle roof accessory structure, including an accessory support structure selectively connected to the cargo box, the accessory support structure being adapted for selectively receiving at least one rooftop accessory for extending over and selectively connecting to the roll cage and the support structure.

Vehicle roof accessory assembly and vehicle with same

An off-road vehicle and vehicle roof accessory assembly are disclosed. The vehicle includes a frame; a motor connected to the frame; a plurality of ground engaging members operatively connected to the frame, at least one ground engaging member of the plurality of ground engaging members being operatively connected to the motor; a roll cage connected to the frame, the roll cage defining at least in part a cockpit area; two seats connected to the frame, the two seats being disposed side by side in the cockpit area; a cargo box connected to the frame rearward of the two seats; and the vehicle roof accessory structure, including an accessory support structure selectively connected to the cargo box, the accessory support structure being adapted for selectively receiving at least one rooftop accessory for extending over and selectively connecting to the roll cage and the support structure.

Ram air vent for a vehicle

A ram air vent for a vehicle has a base defining a base aperture therein; a hood connected to the base over the base aperture, the hood and base defining a forwardly facing air inlet therebetween, the hood and the base defining an air passage extending from the air inlet to the base aperture; a baffle disposed in the air passage for deflecting air flowing in the air passage from the air inlet for separating water from air flowing in the air passage, the baffle facing the air inlet; and at least one water passage defined in at least one of the base or the hood. The at least one water passage exits a rear side of the ram air vent. The at least one water passage drains water separated from air flowing in the air passage from the ram air vent.

Vehicle roof accessory assembly and vehicle with same

An off-road vehicle and vehicle roof accessory assembly are disclosed. The vehicle includes a frame; a motor connected to the frame; a plurality of ground engaging members operatively connected to the frame, at least one ground engaging member of the plurality of ground engaging members being operatively connected to the motor; a roll cage connected to the frame, the roll cage defining at least in part a cockpit area; two seats connected to the frame, the two seats being disposed side by side in the cockpit area; a cargo box connected to the frame rearward of the two seats; and the vehicle roof accessory structure, including an accessory support structure selectively connected to the cargo box, the accessory support structure being adapted for selectively receiving at least one rooftop accessory for extending over and selectively connecting to the roll cage and the support structure.