Abstract: A fiber-reinforced composite structure, such as a cross arm for use in the power industry, having a rectangular outer cross-sectional shape and an inner hollow core having a curvilinear cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: A suspension device has a base plate (11) intended to be fastened to a wall and two rods (15, 16) fastened on the base plate with the ends pointing towards one another. The rods have end knobs (17, 18) and one end knob (18) is spring-loaded to rest against the end knob of the other rod. Using a closed loop, a snare is made around the object that is to be hung up and then the loop is pressed in between the ends of the rods so that the loop remains hanging on one rod.

Abstract: A load release means for a telescopic prop, the load release means comprising: an inner member with at least one threaded portion; a striking collar with threaded internal bore configured to threadedly engage with the threaded portion of the inner member through a thread interface; and, locking means to releasably secure said striking collar on said inner member, whereby, in use, when an applied load V acts directly on the thread interface, the component force S of the applied load V provides most or all of the striking torque such that when the locking means is released little to no external torque is required to be applied to the striking collar to strike the striking collar.

Abstract: A freestanding domestic appliance includes at least one mounting aid which has at least two functional parts arranged on its front side, wherein a first functional part is configured as a hose holder, wherein a second functional part is configured as an upwardly open hook for mounting additional parts and is arranged at a height below the first functional part. A fastening contour is provided on the backside of the mounting aid for holding the mounting aid on the domestic appliance, and is arranged at a height above the first functional part and on a fastening leg which extends in the opposite direction of the at least two functional parts. A height stop is provided at least on the topside of the fastening leg for preventing an insertion of the freestanding domestic appliance into an installation niche without prior removal of the mounting aid from the freestanding domestic appliance.

Abstract: The floral support device for a tombstone is adapted for use with a tombstone. The floral support device for a tombstone is adapted for use with a floral arrangement. The floral support device for a tombstone mounts directly on the tombstone. The floral arrangement is hung from the floral support device for a tombstone. The floral support device for a tombstone comprises a C clamp and a hook. The hook is attached to the C clamp. The C clamp attaches to the tombstone.

Abstract: A station for at least one portable electronic device includes a base having a substantially vertical and forward-facing wall and at least one suction cup secured to the wall to temporarily secure the portable electronic device to the wall in a position that the portable electronic device can be viewed and operated while secured to the wall. More than one suction cup can be provided to secure the portable electronic device to the wall.

Abstract: Apparatuses include first and second monolithic members that are coupled together, that are configured to move relative to each other, and that are configured so that they cannot be decoupled from each other without destruction of one or both of the two monolithic members. Apparatuses further include a third monolithic member configured to be selectively coupled to at least one of the first monolithic member and the second monolithic member. Methods of forming and using such apparatuses also are disclosed. Some monolithic members are formed utilizing an additive manufacturing process so that they are restricted from being decoupled from each other. Some apparatuses define clamps. Some clamps are used to precisely align laser projection alignment targets for use with laser projection alignment systems.

Abstract: A double offset hanger and restrainer device for securely supporting a pipe or the like against undesirable sway and seismic disturbances is provided. The hanger and restrainer device includes a proximal portion mountable to a beam or the like and a specially contoured distal portion with an opening that can receive the pipe in a “snap-on” manner. The snap-on or press-fit feature also provides the advantage of retrofit installation, thereby permitting one or more of the devices to be added on without disassembly of an existing installation.

Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a pellet chamber to a gearbox, includes an adapting disc and an annular adapter. The adapting disc has a front side fixedly connected with the pellet chamber, a rear side fixedly connected with a front side wall of the gearbox, and a through hole disposed at a middle part. The power of the gearbox is outputted from the through hole of the adapting disc. The annular adapter is laminated around the through hole of the adapting disc from the front side of the adapting disc, and fixedly connected with the front side wall of the gearbox. The adapting disc uniformly distributes the gravity of the pellet chamber and the impact force from the pellet chamber to the front side wall of the gearbox, thereby avoiding the gearbox from being broken due to impact.

Abstract: An article handling apparatus comprising a handling frame comprising a plurality of arm members adapted to grip the article, at least one of the plurality of arm members being of variable length. There is also disclosed means for dismounting a tire from a wheel, the means comprising a housing and a pad, the housing being adapted to be releasably attached to gripping means and the pad adapted to break the bead of the tire to facilitate removal of the tire from the wheel.

Abstract: A roll mount using a magnetorheological fluid may include a bracket which has a mounting portion having a pipe shape, an insulator made of an elastic material and fitted into the mounting portion, the insulator having therein two liquid chambers that are in communication with each other through flow paths and having a core coupled to a center thereof, and a coil which is wound around an outside of the insulator, in which a magnetorheological fluid is encapsulated in the liquid chambers, the magnetorheological fluid flows while the insulator is elastically deformed by a load applied to the core, and a flow rate of the magnetorheological fluid is adjusted depending on an amount of electric current applied to the coil.

Abstract: A customized arm supported safety device and a power cord attachment for an electrical appliance. Typical implementations of said attachment is for trimmers for a bush, a vacuum cleaner, an electric drill, or other power tool.

Abstract: A modular support column allows electrical signal- and power-transmitting lines between a data-processing device and an associated weighing device to be enclosed. The modular support column includes a foot module (5; 6), at least a primary pole module (10), at least one adapter module (20, 50), mechanical connector elements (70, 80) and fasteners (55, 75). The modular support column, when assembled, has a central axis (a) defining an axial direction. A first axial end (11) of the primary pole module is connected to the foot module which, in turn, is to a chassis base (4) of a weighing scale (3). A second axial end (12) is connected to the at least one adapter module. The mechanical connector elements and fasteners are also enclosed. Extension pole modules (40) and adapter modules (20, 50) can extend the modular support column.

Abstract: A fixing device includes a base body, a connecting unit and a fixing unit. The base body includes a holding wall and a connecting wall having a connecting hole. The connecting hole has a plurality of tooth-like grooves. The holding wall is provided with a holding element for holding the base body onto a first external object. The connecting unit includes a connecting pole and an engaging element. The engaging element has at least a first engaging leg and a second engaging leg that correspondingly pass through the tooth-like grooves to be engaged in between the connecting wall and the holding wall, so as to connect the connecting unit and the base body, where the base body is rotatable upon the connecting pole. The fixing unit is connected to the connecting pole and is provided with a fixing element for securing the fixing unit onto a second external object.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a mounting structure for display device. The mounting structure comprises at least two mounting assemblies, and each mounting assembly comprises: a first component mounted securely to the display device; a second component mounted to a beam; and a first screw rod mounted horizontally to the first component, the first screw rod being configured to be rotatable but non-displaceable relative to the first component. The second component is configured to be mounted to the first screw rod in a non-rotatable manner. Embodiments of the present invention further disclose a wall-mounted display device comprising a display device and the mounting structure.

Abstract: A foot for a pan support of a home appliance is provided. The foot includes an insertion portion at a first end of the foot for inserting into a recess in the pan support; and a lower portion adjacent the insertion portion, the lower portion having a compression edge at a second end of the foot opposite the first end in a longitudinal direction of the foot. The compression edge is adapted to deform under the weight of the pan support when the foot is received by a flat receiving surface of the home appliance.

Abstract: A mount includes a keyed insert and a key receiver. The keyed insert includes a key base and a keyed plate mounted to the key base and having one or more key features extending from a periphery of the keyed plate. The key receiver accepts the keyed insert and includes a receiver base, a retaining ring, a key set ring, a key entrance ring, and a spring plate. The retaining ring is connected to the receiver base. The key set ring is disposed between the retaining ring and the receiver base and includes one or more receiving notches and one or more locking notches. The one or more receiving notches is configured to receive the one or more key features the one or more locking notch is spaced away from the one or more receiving notch and is configured to lockingly engage the one or more key features.

Abstract: Technology for securing a line, such as a fiber optic line, to a structure, such as a utility pole. In one aspect, the technology provides a mount for securing to a pole. The mount may include a body; a connector that is connectable to an apparatus by pressing together the connector and a corresponding connector of the apparatus; an arm movably attached to the body; an extension operable to move the arm into locking engagement with the body such that the body and arm encircle the pole, and to tighten the body and arm about the pole through movement of the arm; and a locking mechanism for locking the mount in a tightened position about the pole by locking the body and arm in a tightened position about the pole.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first interface platform and a second interface platform. One interface platform is configured to be coupled to a support structure, and the other interface platform is configured to be coupled to a device that operates at a temperature different than a temperature of the support structure. The apparatus also includes at least one intermediate stage platform and struts connecting the first and second interface platforms to the at least one intermediate stage platform. Top surfaces of the interface platforms may be substantially coplanar. At least a portion of the second interface platform can reside within an opening of the first interface platform. The struts can be arranged in a nested configuration having first and second sets of struts, where the second set is located within the first set. Each strut in the first set could be substantially parallel to an adjacent strut in the second set.

Abstract: A muffler hanger including: a displacement suppress member integrally provided with upper and lower support parts and a junction part that joins the support parts to each other at their lengthwise middle parts; and mounting rubbers that connect the support parts to each other at lengthwise both sides and each includes a pair of arch shaped parts having a mounting hole. The displacement suppress member is configured to attach to one of a vehicle body and a muffler. By inserting mounting parts provided to the other of the vehicle body and the muffler into the corresponding mounting hole, the mounting rubbers are configured to attach thereto. A displacement regulator that limits a relative displacement volume of the muffler in relation to the vehicle body is constituted by abutment of the mounting parts against the displacement suppress member.