Abstract: An elastic support unit has a supporting element including an elastic part and a sliding part arranged so that under the action of load, first the elastic part is elastically deformed and the supporting element acts within a first elastic region, then the sliding part allows the supporting element to slide over a slide path and the supporting element acts within a second sliding region, and thereafter upon passing the sliding region the supporting element uses its stress reserves and after exceeding the stress reserves uses plastic deformation of the elastic part, so as to form thereafter an elastic stop and thereby act in a third additional region.

Abstract: A seat track apparatus for a seat of a vehicle having a chamber floor which includes an upper rail fixedly attached to a lower portion of the vehicle seat and having a reverse U-shaped cross-sectional configuration so as to form opposed shoulders and opposed side walls and including a first pair of projecting portions longitudinally projecting from the opposed shoulders and a second pair of projecting portions longitudinally, laterally projecting from the opposed side walls, and a lower rail fixedly attached to the floor of the vehicle chamber and having a U-shaped cross-sectional configuration and including a pair of upper flanges at an upper end portion thereof and a pair of projecting portions corresponding to the pair of projecting portions of the upper rail at the opposed side walls.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bracket for securely fastening a shelf support to an upstanding support member in an adjustable shelving system. The bracket includes an elongate main body having a pair of spaced apart, outwardly extending arms. The arms are adapted to be inserted through slots formed in the shelf support and are then secured to the upstanding support member. A pair of spaced apart set screws are mounted on the main body and are adapted to urge the shelf support into secure engagement with the upstanding support member.

Abstract: A mounting technique and apparatus is disclosed for precision instrumentation and capable of allowing temperature induced dimensional changes without significantly affecting the precision of the instruments. A polymeric material is disposed on the surface of a clamping member (setscrew in a preferred embodiment) wherein the lateral movement of one element of the instrumentation is prevented by compression forces applied by the polymeric material and longitudinal motion is limited only by frictional load of the polymeric material in contact with the temperature stressed component. Thermal stress is minimized while maintaining alignment accuracy of the instrumentation.

Abstract: The application discloses a stabilizer for a peg on an aperture board. The stabilizer is positioned in a peg board opening and receives a leg, or the like, of an aperture board accessory such as a holding bracket or peg. The stabilizer includes an elastomeric head section, an elastomeric neck section and a base section. The stabilizer defines an axially extending recess for the reception of a tool during installation and the reception of the bracket leg after installation. A label can be held in place between the aperture board and the bracket or peg by the stabilizer.

Abstract: An integral track vehicle seat structure has a pair of laterally spaced side rails providing seat cushion mounting means, including a seat spring and seat back adjustment mechanism mounted to the side rails, a plurality of floor anchors for securing the side rails to the vehicle frame and an integral track formed integrally of the side rails and floor anchors including relatively adjustable and position lockable upper and lower track members each having an opened box section like configuration which slidably fit in internested, telescoping relation to secure the vehicle seat at all times to the vehicle floor while providing for forward and backward seat adjustment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel cup holder adapted for permanent securement to an appropriate supporting surface. The apparatus of the present invention is advantageously adapted for movement between a first closed position for storage, and a second open position for use in holding a suitable container. In a presently preferred embodiment of the invention, a housing is provided that is adapted for securement to the supporting surface. Respective support and retaining assemblies are provided to support the weight of the container and to maintain the container in the desired position. Both of said assemblies are preferably substantially U-shaped in appearance, and are comprised of a plurality of hingedly interconnected components so that the assemblies may be collapsed in a bellows-like manner for storage.

Abstract: An insulating pipe support apparatus including a pipe support and a means for distributing load on the pipe support. The pipe support includes a frame having a plurality of insulating inserts on its interior and at least one insert being a load-bearing insert. The load-distributing means includes a base generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support and straps surrounding each load-bearing insert on the exterior of the frame and the straps being connected to the base, so that the load borne by the load-bearing insert is transferred to the base via the straps and distributed throughout the base.

Abstract: A structure for adjusting the height of the seat of an automotive vehicle including a handle-operated coupler for pivoting supporting members at the four corners of the cushion, the supporting members being mechanically coupled together for raising or lowering the cushion vertically upon the pivoting of an activator supporting member adjacent the handle. The coupler includes a driving device and a coaxial driven device operatively interconnected by a spring coiled about at least a portion of the driving device and driven device, and a housing including a shell closely fitted about the coiled spring. A driven pin is securely fitted to the actuator supporting member for pivoting the actuator supporting member upon the application of lateral force to the driven pin. The driven device includes a driving pin linked to the driven pin for pivoting the actuator supporting member upon the rotation of the handle.

Abstract: A visor mounting structure includes a visor rod having a locking member secured to the rod to provide a predetermined rotational torque between the rod and the locking member. The locking member includes tabs extending outwardly for engaging one side of the sheet metal roof of a vehicle when installed. The assembly also includes a cover plate extending over the visor rod and axially spaced from the locking member and including tabs engaging an opposite side of the roof. When the locking member is inserted in the sheet metal roof and rotated to an engaging position, the cover plate is secured thereto to compressibly clamp the assembly in position in the vehicle, thereby mounting the visor attached to the visor rod to the vehicle.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for attaching a mirror to the exterior of a vehicle, the bracket having a pair of metal plates disposed in face-to-face abutting relationship and encased within a synthetic plastic resin frangible along the plane of abutment of the plates. Each plate includes threaded members so that the bracket may be secured to the vehicle and to mirror supporting members.

Abstract: A device for locking a corner post of a loading platform, or flat, in its vertical operative position, including a pin at the lower end of the post accommodated by a socket fixed with respect to the platform, and a torsion spring which is stressed during the vertical downward movement of the post when the post is erected. A hook-shaped catch on the post engages a plate fixed with respect to the platform to prevent accidental movement of the post from its operative position. A lever, arranged at an angle to the corner post, interconnects the corner post and the torsion spring. The torsion spring is also stressed when the corner post is folded down upon the platform in its collapsed condition.

Abstract: Apparatus for securing a heat transfer unit to either a wall or a ceiling is disclosed. A fastening panel forming a portion of the heat transfer unit further defines a series of projecting tabs having narrowed tab inclined portions connecting the tabs to the rear panel. Mounting brackets are provided having mounting openings with both wide and narrow portions. The openings are designed such that the tab inclined portion is secured within the mounting opening narrow portion with the tab body abutting a portion of the mounting bracket to maintain the fan coil unit in a secured horizontal position. The bracket might additionally be utilized to secure the unit in a vertical position as when mounting the unit to a wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a clip-on system for a multi-purpose, snap-clamp device capable of releasably holding objects in either vertical or horizontal alignments. The system allows a user to select a horizontal or vertical alignment for the snap-clamp device. The system includes a body fastened to a wall or the like and having a compartment with a front wall forming a central passage and two pairs of slots. A mounting member carrying the snap-clamp device on one side has a fastener on the other side. The fastener includes a shaft and two pairs of arms extending at right angles from the shaft. The slots in the front wall of the body receive the arms and the central passage mounts the shaft. The arms are wedged and where the mounting member is rotated the edge of the wedges, which extend slightly into the compartment, catch the inner surface of the front wall of the body and wedge the mounting member into a locked position.

Abstract: A seat slide structure which includes upper and lower tracks, each formed of a pair of complementary opposite hand track members. The track members of the upper track interfit with the track members of the lower track and are normally interengaged therewith through a plastic spacer between the tracks. Occupancy of a seat supported by the slide structure compresses the spacer to release the upper track for movement relative to the lower track. The upper track is driven relative to the lower track by means of a gear housed between the members thereof and engageable with gear teeth of the spacer. Screwjack mechanisms are housed between the members of the upper track to support a seat thereon for vertical adjustment. The upper track members also support a gear mechanism to adjust the inclination of a seat back supported on the upper track.

Abstract: The pivot comprises a case 1 and a support plate 4 rotatively mounted in the case by means of two series of rolling elements 5, 8 disposed on each side of the support plate 4 adjacent to the periphery of the latter. A braking device 12, 13 is provided for braking the support plate 4 relative to the case 1.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for holding a linear article on a support body, consisting of a pair of plastic counterparts each comprising a base, an article holding means integrally provided on the upper surface of the base, a notched rod integrally provided on the upper surface of the base and extending outward from one front corner of the base, a guide channel having a catch projection therein and extending inward from the other front corner of the base, and an engaging leg integrally provided on the undersurface of the base. In use a pair of plastic counterparts are engaged with each other by inserting the notched rod of each counterpart into the guide channel of the other counterparts, and the counterparts thus engaged are placed across the width of a support plate with the legs of the counterparts abutting the opposite edges of the support plate.

Abstract: A device for supporting merchandise and for displaying merchandising information is disclosed. The device includes a label holder and channel means for fitting within the channels of a price tag molding. Spring means are employed for connecting the label holder and channel means which is employed to maintain the merchandise support means in a locked position.

Abstract: A rearview mirror support bracket is disclosed having a body defining a front surface, a rear surface, a top end and a bottom end. A pair of elongated, spaced, opposed clips are formed on the back surface of the body. The clips define grooves for receipt of a windshield mounted button. The body has an I-beam configuration in cross section and includes a central web and front and rear flanges defining the front and back surfaces. A wall surrounds the opposed clips and defines an open end through which the button may be slid. Resilient tension and support members are defined by the rear flange in the clip area. At least one resilient retainer is defined by the rear flange. The retainer engages the button and retains the bracket on the button after assembly. The front flange adjacent its lower end defines a spherical ball which is adapted to be snap fitted into a correspondingly configured socket included in a mirror case assembly.

Abstract: A fastener for hanging an object such as a picture, or a plaque, on a vertical surface such as a wall of plaster or wallboard is formed by attaching a narrow flat strip of metal to a small piece of sheet metal so as to project outwardly at right angles to the small sheet, the ends of the strip being sharpened to provide prongs to be inserted respectively into the wood frame of the object to be hung and into the wall. The side of the small sheet facing the wall is covered with a sheet of partially delaminated paper, or similar material, which is coated on its exposed surface with a soluble adhesive which is moistened at the time of use to cause the fastener to adhere to the wall. The fastener can be withdrawn by completing the delamination of the paper and soaking the residue on the wall with liquid.