Abstract: An engine mounting structure includes an engine mount fixed to a frame of a vehicle body and an engine bracket fixed to an engine. The engine mount includes a mount fixture on which the engine bracket is assembled. When mounting the engine, the mount fixture and the engine bracket engage with each other at a first engagement portion close to the engine and a second engagement portion close to the frame. In the first mounting portion, the mount fixture urges the engine bracket toward the engine for engagement, and in the second engagement portion, the mount fixture urges the engine bracket toward the frame for engagement.

Abstract: A marine hub attaches to a boat pedestal, dock support or other vertical support post, and has removable interchangeable attachment arms that radiate from a main body tube or disk that fits around the support post. The main body tube has a bore with an inside diameter just larger than the diameter of the support post. An adapter ring may be used within the bore of the main body tube for mounting on posts that are smaller, or not cylindrical. Support stub members radiate from the main body tube, and the attachment arms secure to these with quick release pins. The support arms may be used with fishing or boating accessories, beverage holders, or other equipment.

Abstract: A dissipator for interfacing between the ground and supporting structures, which comprises a supporting base that can be fixed to the ground and supports a contact base that can be associated, by way of kinematic connection elements, with a supporting structure, interface elements being provided between the contact base and the supporting base and being adapted to allow the movement of the contact base with respect to the supporting base at least along two directions that are parallel to the ground, control elements being further provided which act between the supporting base and the contact base and are adapted to control the relative movement between the supporting base and the contact base; the dissipator comprises at least one rod-like dissipation body that acts between the ground and the supporting structure, the rod-like dissipation body having at least partially a behavior of the dissipative type.

Abstract: A securing base includes a base seat unit and a clamp unit. The base seat unit includes a base seat formed with a receiving groove, and a securing plate secured to the base seat. The clamp unit includes a clamp member and a bolt member. The clamp member has an engaging segment disposed within the receiving groove, and a clamp segment disposed outside of the base seat unit. The bolt member extends drivingly through the engaging segment and extends rotatably into the securing plate. Rotation of the bolt member drives the clamp member to move along the bolt member, thereby moving the clamp segment to be distal from or proximate to the securing plate.

Abstract: A securing base includes a base seat unit and a clamp unit. The base seat unit includes a base seat formed with a receiving groove. The clamp unit includes a clamp member and a bolt member. The clamp member has an engaging segment disposed within the receiving groove, a clamp segment disposed outside of the base seat unit, and a connecting segment interconnecting the engaging segment and the clamp segment, and cooperating with the engaging segment and the clamp segment to define a clamp space which gradually shrinks in size away from the connecting segment. The bolt member extends drivingly through the engaging segment. Rotation of the bolt member drives the clamp member to move along the bolt member, thereby moving the clamp segment along an axis.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for mounting a device in an opening is disclosed. The arrangement comprises an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve arranged inside the outer sleeve, and an adjustment ring arranged inside the outer sleeve. A flange is arranged at a first end of the outer sleeve, arranged to receive said device. The flange is adapted to abut an outer surface of the structure. The inner sleeve is arranged in threaded engagement with the adjustment ring or with the outer sleeve. The adjustment ring comprises a fixing wing extending outwardly through a longitudinally extending aperture in the outer sleeve, the fixing wing having an abutment portion adapted to abut an inner surface of the structure. By relative rotary motion of the inner and outer sleeve, the adjustment ring is movable along a longitudinal direction of the arrangement for adjustment to a thickness of the structure.

Abstract: A tripod head, in particular to hold a film or television camera, includes a first body and a second body, wherein the first body can be pivoted about at least one pivot axis relative to the second body, and a damping device to damp the pivoting movement of the first body relative to the second body, with a first damping element fixed to the first body and a second damping element, wherein the damping elements each have a plurality of concentrically arranged annular ribs which engage in cavities formed between the ribs of the respective other damping element and a damping medium is provided between the ribs of the damping element, wherein the second damping element is formed of at least two separate parts which are fixable independently of each other to the second body.

Abstract: A shaft housing hole has a shaft insertion hole into which the rotating shaft section of an engagement member is inserted. Also, the shaft housing hole has slits extending from the lower end of the shaft insertion hole along the side surface of the shaft insertion hole toward an upper connection wall section. The upper side wall section of an upper rail has shaft restriction sections formed by the shaft housing hole. The shaft restriction sections have front ends with which the side surfaces of the rotating shaft section are in contact.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing a window covering is disclosed. A rotational cam member is provided for extending a first piston on one side of a headrail and compressing a second piston on the opposite side of the headrail between a window casing. A lever arm is provided for rotating the rotational cam. Easy installation of a window covering headrail may be achieved as one arm is used to hold the headrail while the other hand is able to actuated the lever arm. Mounting brackets are provided for easy window covering removal after installation.

Abstract: A bracket arrangement for supporting an elongated pole element that is welded to a base flange. The bracket arrangement surrounds the elongated pole element at a first position and spans from the first position to a second position that is secured at a point beyond the weld area. An energy-absorbing element lies between the bracket and the elongated pole element at the first position to dampen vibrations.

Abstract: An adjusting device for longitudinal adjustment of a vehicle seat comprises a lower rail 2 and a second rail 1 movably guided relative to the first rail. A first end stop 4 is supported on the second rail 1 or on the first rail 2 at a central position so as to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction, for defining the front end position and/or rear end position of the second rail 1 by cooperation with the first rail 2 or the second rail 1 and edges of a retainer cage 6 used for accommodating bearing members. According to the invention the total travel range of the adjusting device can be extended, because the central end stop can be displaced in longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus secures a photovoltaic module to a rail. The clamping apparatus includes a bolt extending between a first end and a second end of the bolt. The clamping apparatus includes a clamp defining a bolt opening into which the bolt is received and a support structure. The support structure positions the clamp at a first location on the bolt. The first location is a first distance from a top rail surface plane within which a top surface of the rail lies. The support structure is adjustable to position the clamp at a second location on the bolt. The second location is a second distance from the top rail surface plane. The first distance is different than the second distance. The support structure has a support structure thickness corresponding to a third distance that is less than the first distance and less than the second distance.

Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided for securing a panel or fairing to an I-beam, and comprises a pair of side blocks and a clamping block, together with a single bolt to secure them in place. Each of the side blocks as an inclined wedge surface, and the T-shaped clamping block has similarly sloped wedge surfaces along the sides of the leg of the T. When a bolt this passed through side legs of the side blocks, and through or under the clamping block, a sliding and wedging action between the inclined and sloped wedge surfaces occurs. Moreover, a clamping action between the top surface of the clamping block and the lower surface of the lower flanges of the I-beam is also induced.

Abstract: A rooftop support system including at least one support block. The support block includes a base configured to rest on the rooftop, and the base has a first base section and a second base section separated by a U-shaped recess that defines a first gripping feature. The support block includes first and second sidewalls unitary with the base and extending along a length of the support block, and the first and second sidewalls each define a second gripping feature. The support block also includes third and fourth sidewalls unitary with the base and extending along a width of the support block, and the third and fourth sidewalls each define a third gripping feature. An upper surface of the support block defines an elongate channel, and a pair of apertures are formed in the elongate channel with a coupling feature embedded therein.

Abstract: A system includes a wall mount adaptor that may be configured to be secured to a wall. The wall mount adaptor may have a top recessed portion disposed proximate the wall and a plurality of slots disposed on a side of the adaptor opposite the wall. A cover or back splash may include a mating adaptor having a protrusion that may extend along a wall facing side of the mating adaptor and be configured to be received by or engage with the top recess. The mating adaptor may also include a plurality of connectors or pins that extend from the wall facing side, each of the plurality of connectors or pins may be configured to be received by or engage with a respective slot. The back splash may include an opening that may be configured to receive at least a portion of a horizontal tray. The horizontal tray may be configured to connect to the back splash and may be secured to the wall mount adaptor.

Abstract: A support bracket for use with self-leveling devices, wherein the support bracket includes two identical sections attached to one another, and wherein each section further includes a first upwardly-angled side portion that further includes a slot formed horizontally therein and a semi-cylindrical channel formed vertically therein, and wherein the slot and semi-cylindrical channel intersect one another in a perpendicular manner; a second upwardly-angled side portion that further includes a slot formed horizontally therein and a semi-cylindrical channel formed vertically therein, and wherein the slot and semi-cylindrical channel intersect one another in a perpendicular manner; and a middle portion positioned between the first and second upwardly-angled side portions that further includes a semi-cylindrical channel formed vertically therein.

Abstract: A flange tab system includes a first member having a first-member-first-portion and a first-member-second-portion, a second member having a second-member-first portion and a second-member-second-portion, a third member, and a ring-like member. The flange tab system provides an electrical fitting for electrical current flow between pipelines or other structures. The flange tab system is configured to secure a wire to a pipeline for cathodic protection and various other applications.

Abstract: The disclosure depicts a system and method for supporting a pair of seats. The system includes a center post, first and second arms engaging the center post at the initial end of each, and engaging a respective support pillar adjacent a terminal end of each. A respective seat is mounted atop each respective support pillar.

Abstract: A desk platform structure for a fitness bike, including a desk platform, a desk platform fixing and sliding mechanism and a supporting rod is provided. The desk platform fixing and sliding mechanism includes a pair of fixing bars, a pair of sliding rails, and a fixing rack. The desk platform is installed on the fixing bars which are installed on the sliding rails. The sliding rails are fixed on guiding bars at two sides of the fixing rack which is connected to the supporting rod. A braking mechanism and a control mechanism for sliding and positioning of the fixing bar are disposed between the fixing bar and the fixing rack. Accordingly, the desk platform is more stable and reliable, and may slide and be positioned at any location. It is convenient to use the desk platform by further adjusting the inclination angle of the desk platform.

Abstract: A base for a food processing system is provided including a housing configured to couple with a complementary container. The housing includes a bottom surface. At least one suction device is mounted to the bottom surface and is configured to adhere the base to an adjacent surface. At least one release mechanism is mounted to mounted generally flush with an outer surface of the housing. The at least one release mechanism is operably coupled to at least one suction device and is movable between a first position and a second position to release the at least one suction device from the adjacent surface.