Abstract: A positioning apparatus for transferring at least one electronic component, in particular a chip, from a first flat support to at least one predetermined location on a second flat support which extends parallel to the first support, comprising an ejection device for removing the component from the first support by means of an ejection movement, wherein a camera device is provided for detecting position data of the predetermined location, of the component to be removed from the first support and optionally of the ejection device, which together with the camera device are arranged essentially on an imaginary common straight line. A positioning method is also described.

Abstract: An assembly fixture for fixing a part/component to a printed circuit board includes a platform, an elevating unit, and a carrying body. The platform has a receiving area and a plurality of positioning pillars. The elevating unit is disposed on the platform. The carrying body is coupled with the elevating unit, configured to correspond in position to the receiving area, configured to carry the printed circuit board, and provided therein with a plurality of through holes corresponding in position to the positioning pillars, respectively. The elevating unit is capable of descending to enable the positioning pillars to protrude from the printed circuit board and the through holes, respectively, for positioning the part/component on the printed circuit board. The assembly fixture is effective in positioning the part/component on the printed circuit board to render an assembly process of the printed circuit board easy, quick, safe, and precise.

Abstract: The present invention relates to connector tools for seating connectors on a substrate such as a printed circuit board (PCB). The connector tool is a machined structure having a plurality of walls that define intersecting slots that mate with an array of male connector pins and include one or more ribs to reduce damage if the tool is dropped on the floor. The ribbed walls strengthen the connector tool, but do not interfere with the mating array of male connector pins. The connector tool also includes push shoulders to contact the connector apart from the array of male connector pins so as to seat the connector onto the PCB without connector tool and connector damage.

Abstract: A cable end preparation tool is for a coaxial cable having an inner conductor, an outer conductor, and a dielectric therebetween. The cable end preparation tool includes a body and a blade carried by the body for removing a portion of the dielectric between the inner conductor and the outer conductor when the body is rotated about the coaxial cable. A first projection is carried by the body and has a predetermined shape for flaring an end portion of the outer conductor when the body is rotated relative to the coaxial cable. A second projection is movable with respect to the body between an outer conductor engaging position and a disengaged position, the second projection for corrugating the flared end portion of the outer conductor when in the outer conductor engaging position and the body is rotated relative to the coaxial cable.

Abstract: A self-diagnosing pierce nut installation apparatus including an installation head attached to an upper die member of a die press having a reciprocating plunger driving a pierce nut against a panel, piercing a slug from the panel upon closing of the press and a rod telescopically received in the plunger resiliently biased through the nut bore if a slug is pierced from the panel or against the panel if not pierced, and a sensor sensing axial movement of the rod, stopping the press if the rod engages the panel. A die located in the lower die member includes a slug sensor confirming receipt of the panel slug through the die member.

Abstract: Corrosion resistant coaxial cable. In one example embodiment, a method for manufacturing a coaxial cable includes various steps. First, a dielectric is extruded around a center conductor. Next, the dielectric is surrounded with an outer conductor. Then, a corrosion-inhibiting composition is applied to the outer conductor. Finally, the outer conductor is surrounded with a jacket. The corrosion-inhibiting composition includes a synthetic sulfonate salt dispersed in a paraffinic mineral oil. The synthetic sulfonate salt is present in the composition in an amount of from about 5% to about 10% by weight. The paraffinic mineral oil is present in the composition in an amount of from about 90% to about 95% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of interconnecting electronic components of a first wafer (T1) with electronic components of a second wafer (T2), each wafer having metallized vias (1) which pass through the wafer in the thickness direction. The method includes deposition of a drop (3) of conductive ink containing solvents on each via (1) of the first wafer (T1); stacking of the second wafer (T2) on the first so that the vias (1) of the second wafer (T2) are substantially superposed on the vias (1) of the first wafer (T1); removal of 50 to 90% of the solvents contained in the drops (3) by heating or applying a vacuum, so as to obtain a pasty ink; and laser sintering of the pasty ink drops (3) so as to produce electrical connections (31) between the superposed metallized vias (1).

Abstract: A method is provided to control the height of bump electrodes and increase a clearance between edge sections of a semiconductor chip and lead terminals of a tape substrate. By pushing up on a tape substrate by a bonding stage, and applying suction to the tape substrate through a suction groove, boundary portions of a semiconductor chip mounting region are drawn into the suction groove, and curved sections are formed in the tape substrate at locations corresponding to edge sections of a semiconductor chip and inclined sections disposed in outer circumference sections of the curved sections are formed in the tape substrate.

Abstract: A mechanism is disclosed for providing horizontally split vias in printed wiring boards (PWBs) and other substrates. In one embodiment, the substrate includes a plurality of insulator layers and internal conductive traces. First and second through-holes extend completely through the substrate and respectively pass through first/second ones and third/fourth ones of the internal conductive traces, which are at different depths within the substrate. Photolithographic techniques are used to generate plated-through-hole (PTH) plugs of controlled, variable depth in the through-holes before first/second conductive vias are plated onto the first through-hole and before third/fourth conductive vias are plated onto the second through-hole. The depth of these PTH plugs is controlled (e.g.

Abstract: A method for attaching a ring electrode to the shaft of the tip section of a catheter comprises passing an electrode lead wire through a lumen in the catheter and out an exit hole in the tip section. The portion of the electrode lead wire extending out of the exit hole is stripped of non-conductive coating and wrapped around the shaft and secured in a clove hitch arrangement. The wrapped electrode lead wire is pulled tight while the material of the shaft is heated to embed the electrode lead wire in the shaft so that its outermost surface is generally flush with the surface of the shaft. The exit hole is sealed and a ring electrode, having a flared skirt is slipped over the shaft to a position over the wrapped electrode lead wire and exit hole. It is then swaged to reduce its outer diameter to about that of the outer diameter of the shaft of the tip section to thereby create a low ohmic connection with the electrode lead wire.

Abstract: A method of producing a land grid array (LGA) interposer structure, including an electrically insulating carrier plane, and at least one interposer mounted on a first surface of said carrier plane. The interposer possesses a hemi-toroidal configuration in transverse cross-section and is constituted of a dielectric elastomeric material. A plurality of electrically-conductive elements are arranged about the surface of the at least one hemi-toroidal interposer and extend radically inwardly and downwardly from an uppermost end thereof into electrical contact with at least one component located on an opposite side of the electrically insulating carrier plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an internal combustion engine piston which is provided with at least one cooling channel (12) and at least one reinforced piston ring groove (14) consisting in producing a piston blank (1), in forming a groove (10) provided with a cooling channel (12) and an external ring (11) in said piston blank (1), in filling the cooling channel (12) with are movable material (2), in filling the external ring with a reinforcing material (3) in removing the removable material (2) and in finish-machining the piston. A piston made of aluminum alloy and produced according to the inventive method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An integrated heat spreader is disclosed in which grooves are formed in a recess of the heat spreader to enhance the stiffness and strength of the integrated heat spreader without increasing production costs or complexity. The integrated heat spreader may be fabricated by providing a metal strip having raised portions thereon to provide a recess therebetween, forming grooves on a bottom surface of the recess, where the grooves extend along a periphery of the bottom surface which is substantially free of the raised portions, and subsequently singulating an integrated heat spreader from the metal strip.

Abstract: In a method for juxtaposing and combining a plurality of heat pipes with a fixing base, first, a fixing base having an accommodating trough is provided. The accommodating trough is provided therein with at least one recess. Further, a plurality of heat pipes is provided. Adhesive medium is coated on the contacting surface between the heat pipe and the accommodating trough. The plurality of heat pipes is pressed into the accommodating trough. Finally, the heat pipes juxtaposed in the accommodating trough are pressed coplanarly the surface of the fixing base while a portion of the adhesive medium is received in the recess.

Abstract: An emitting pipe boring method, for forming an ejection hole on a drip pressure reducing hose above a discharging portion of at least one drip which is adhered to an inside of the drip pressure reducing hose and includes an introducing portion, a pressure reducing portion and a discharging portion, includes a first step for forming an upward projection to be higher than a height of the drip at the discharging portion of the drip, a second step for forming a protruding portion on the drip pressure reducing hose by the upward projection of the drip when the drip is adhered to the inside of the drip pressure reducing hose, and a third step for forming an ejection hole of the drip pressure reducing hose by horizontally cutting an upper portion of the protruding portion formed on the drip pressure reducing hose through the second step.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a blowout preventer body includes the steps of: providing more than one billet; forming a first billet to form a first portion of the blowout preventer body; forming a second billet to form a second portion of the blowout preventer body; and welding the billets to form the blowout preventer body.

Abstract: A building panel for residential and commercial construction uses a plurality of insulating blocks connected together by adhesive. The insulation blocks are typically made of foam. A plurality of support members are disposed on opposite sides of the insulating blocks and offset with respect to the adjacent support member. The support member are typically made of metal and can have different shapes including “T” shape, “U” shape, and “L” shape. Each support member has a head portion in contact with a surface of the insulating block and a stem portion extending into the insulating block and having a length less than a width of the insulating block so that a thermal conduction path of the support member is discontinuous across the insulating block. The panel can be used as a curtain wall panel in high-rise construction, as well as bodies for aircraft, automotive, and marine applications.

Abstract: A locking device for securing an attachment member to a main body including first engagement pawls provided in the attachment member so that the first engagement pawls extend in the direction of attachment-detachment of the attachment member and along the inner surface of the main body and a push button assembly secured to the inner surface of the main body. The push button assembly includes a back panel for being secured to an inner surface of the main body, a push button for protruding through an opening in the main body, second engagement pawls formed on the push button and a compression spring provided between the push button and the back panel.

Abstract: To minimize the risk for injuries due to hooked hair catching teeth, but still have a reasonable hair-cutting efficiency, a cutting unit (107) for a hair-cutting device (100) having two blades (202, 206) moving relatively to each other with at least one of the blades (202, 206) being toothed is proposed, wherein at least some teeth (208) have a larger cross-sectional area (CA) at their free end (210) than at their end (212) making the junction with the blade (206), wherein the larger cross-sectional area (CA) is 0.3 mm2 or more and wherein the shape of the larger cross-sectional area (CA) is such that the tooth (208) surface oriented to face the surface (305) with hair (301) to be cut when cutting has a larger distance to the middle axis (M) than the equivalent surface of the blade-side-end (212).

Abstract: A hand tool includes a holder and a movable head portion to which a blade body is secured. The movable head portion is supported by the holder in a manner movable relative to the holder between an accommodated state Q, in which the movable head portion is accommodated in the holder together with the blade body, and a projected state, in which the blade body is projected from the holder. The orientation N of the blade body in the accommodated state Q and the orientation N of the blade body in the projected state are different from each other. This improves operation of the blade body both in the accommodated state Q and the projected state and reduces the size of a front opening of the holder to provide a compact holder of the hand tool such as a medical edged tool.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes a first handle, a second handle, a first cutting blade attached to the first handle at a first pivot point, and a second cutting blade attached to the second handle at a second pivot point. The first and the second cutting blades are engaged with one another at a pivot point for movement in a scissor-like manner between an open position and a closed position in response to rotational movement of the first and the second handles. The first handle includes a first toothed transmission part and the second handle includes a second toothed transmission part, the first and the second toothed transmission parts being arranged to be engaged with one another.

Abstract: A comb attachment for a hair trimmer includes a comb body having a leading edge and a trailing edge, wherein the trailing edge defines an attachment member for attaching the comb body to the hair trimmer. The comb attachment further includes a plurality of tines at the leading edge of the comb body, wherein adjacent tines define a hair guide slot and the hair guide slot includes first and second side walls. The comb attachment also includes a pair of fins associated with the hair guide slot wherein one fin is positioned proximate each side wall of the hair guide slot and each fin extends from the associated tine.

Abstract: An extendable hedge trimmer includes a housing having a handle end and a tool end. The handle end includes a battery and an electrical connector. The tool end includes a hedge trimming implement, a motor, and an electrical connector. The electrical connector of the tool end is electrically connected with the motor. Wiring is included within the handle end for electrically connecting the battery and the electrical connector of the handle end. The trimmer also includes a pole which is releasably connectable between the tool end and the handle end. The pole is configured for electrically connecting the handle end with the tool end. The trimmer also includes a latch mechanism for releasably attaching the pole between tool end and handle end. The trimmer also includes an input for receiving AC line power via a power cord, the trimmer configured for being powered by AC line power and/or battery power.

Abstract: A broadloom trimming device to trim carpeting along baseboards includes a base, a tucker, a vertical baseboard plate which has two plastic rollers that glide easily without damaging the baseboards. The device employs an adjustment mechanism allowing a height adjustment plate bearing a cutting mechanism to be raised or lowered easily using integral springs and a thumbnut. The device further includes a handle seated between arms of the adjustment plate.

Abstract: A motor chain saw has a housing, a motor arranged in the housing, a drive pinion driven by the motor, and a guide bar connected to the housing. A saw chain is driven in circulation about the guide bar by the drive pinion. A lateral panel is arranged between the housing and an attachment section of the guide bar. The guide bar and the lateral panel each have a distance relative to the drive pinion upstream and downstream of the drive pinion when viewed in a circulating direction of the saw chain. The lateral panel has a first guide that guides the saw chain at a level of rivets of the saw chain, wherein the first guide extends approximately parallel to the plane of the guide bar.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes a working member power coupled to a power drive arrangement held by a housing. The housing includes a front housing portion from which the working member protrudes and a rear housing portion. A first handle includes a first hand-grip portion adapted for a user to hold the power tool at an operative level above the ground level, a second handle adapted for a user to generate a turning moment about the first handle so as to vary inclination of the working member relative to the ground level. The second handle includes a movable hand-grip portion which is attached to the rear housing portion. The rear housing portion is pivotally connected to the front housing portion, and the movable hand-grip portion of the second handle is arranged to pivotally move the rear housing portion relative to the front housing portion.

Abstract: An absolute position sensor with serial reading, that includes at least one detector capable of detecting transitions in a target pattern present on a member mobile relative to the detector. The sensor includes a shift register capable of storing a predetermined number of consecutive data from the detector, and a mechanism comparing the value of the register to a set of predetermined values each corresponding to a position of the detector relative to the target pattern.

Abstract: Alignment device adapted to measure characteristic angles of the wheels and of the steering of motor vehicles, particularly camber, toe-in, caster, by way of arms provided with sensors to be fastened to the wheels. In particular, in the step for determining the mounting error of the grip elements (runout), the level sensor is used to measure the wheel rotation angle and methods for compensating the measurements performed when the arms are at a nonzero level are then applied.

Abstract: The invention comprises a reusable, combination—anchor bolt holder, form board alignment and retention, and, thread protection device—for holding an anchor bolt in a secure vertical alignment at an exact depth in the form for either a 2×4 or 2×6 sill plate with the threads fully protected from fouling by cement; and, allowing of early hand float finishing around the bolt thread area that projects above the top of the stem wall.

Abstract: Instant Reading Oil Dipstick Improvements is a near universal design with most assembly done by the manufacturer. The customers can easily adapt such to match their existing dipstick geometry by pushing the adjustable parts to the correct location, where they will remain. The air valve is within a single, machined brass cone that adapts to the metal tube and seals in the engine vacuum. A new tubular plastic air seal around the wire handle increases reliability. And a cone shaped rubber squeegee will automatically remove oil from the outside of the tubing as the dipstick is withdrawn from the crankcase.

Abstract: A drier information system is provided including display means relating to a given region of the system which means serves, at least while a drying cycle is in operation, to provide a visual display indicating at least one of the following parameters: the extent of the region; a boundary of the region; direction or example of manipulation of a pair of hands or other article while in the region to provide for a preferred drying sequence. The visual display can represent the parameters as a two dimensional array within or adjacent the region. Alternatively the visual display can represent the parameters as a virtual or actual three dimensional array within or adjacent the region.

Abstract: A hair care appliance for application of vapor to dry hair including a housing having a head portion and a handle portion, the housing defining an inner cavity. A vapor-generating system is positioned at least partially within the cavity, and the head portion includes an aperture in communication with the vapor-generating system. A spacer is positioned proximate the aperture of the head portion and partially defines a work area for positioned hair, wherein the vapor-generating system discharges vapor to the work area for application to hair positioned thereby.

Abstract: An automatic dry control method is disclosed, enabling exact drying by stabilizing a detection value of a temperature sensor and performing an additional drying according to a first dryness achieving point at an automatic drying washer and a drum type dryer that determines dryness by using the temperature sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a footwear sole. The footwear sole includes a coupling seat, a connector and a locking pin. The coupling seat protrudes from the lower surface of a rear midsole, and includes a through hole in a central portion thereof, a locking recess formed around the through hole, and at least four pin slits formed at regular intervals. The connector is coupled to the top of the coil spring, and includes a locking protrusion corresponding to the locking recess, an internal threaded part, and a spring seat provided along an edge of an upper surface of the connector. The locking pin is provided at an end of the top of the spring, and protrudes to be fitted into an associated pin slit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a footbed made of cotton fabric, polyurethane, ethyl vinyl acetate, polyester and thermoplastic gel rubber. The invention also provides footwear which includes a footbed as described herein.

Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an insert for expanding an article of clothing, including an article of footwear, are described. Articles of clothing incorporating such inserts are also described. The insert includes a body portion defining a first edge, a second edge, and a perimeter. Fasteners are disposed along the first and second edges. The fasteners couple to fastening structures of the article of clothing, and the perimeter of the body increases a size or circumference of the article of the clothing. The material for the insert, fasteners, fastening structures, or portions thereof can be selected to be decorative or to match, complement, correspond to, or coordinate with articles of clothing and/or accessories.

Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments are provided of wheeled shovels. In one exemplary embodiment, a wheeled shovel generally includes a wheel assembly having an axle and a wheel. The wheeled shovel also includes a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion. The frame may be disposed relative to the axle such that the axle is operable as a fulcrum about which the frame may pivot. A handle may be disposed at about the upper portion of the frame. A shovel blade may be disposed at about the lower portion of the frame. The wheel assembly, frame, handle, and shovel blade may be cooperatively configured so as to enable the wheeled shovel to throw a load of material generally upwardly and forwardly away from the shovel blade in response to a sufficient force applied to the handle for pivoting the frame relative to the axle with a recoil generated through the fulcrum at the axle.

Abstract: A bottom of a snowplow defines a front, plowing surface and an inverted shelf disposed directly behind the plowing surface, and the shelf defines a first side abutting against a rear of the plowing surface and a second side of the shelf extending away from the rear of the plowing surface. A backblade-and-snowplow system comprises a bent, rigid blade defining a top and back and at least one hole in the top of the blade corresponding to a hole defined in the second side of the shelf. At least one fastening mechanism is passed through the corresponding hole defined in the second side of the shelf and the hole defined in the top of the blade to secure the blade to the shelf. At least one L-shaped bracket defines a top edge secured along the top and back of the blade and a first side of the bracket positioned flush with the first side of the shelf.

Abstract: A method and self-propelled system for digging a grave. The system includes a frame defining a frame opening positionable over a grave site and a motor connected to the frame. Wheels connected to the frame to allow for movement of the frame about a surface. A generally zero radius turn mechanism connected to the wheels allows the frame to make generally zero radius turns. An excavator is connected to the frame and is configured for operation through the frame opening to dig a grave. A hoist is attached to the frame and lowers a container within the grave. Containers are attached on each side of the frame and receive dirt excavated by the excavator. Outriggers attached to the frame stabilize the frame during operation of the hoist and the excavator. An operator's seat and controls are also attached to the frame.

Abstract: A hydraulic unit is switched among a first region A where a flow rate is adjusted by controlling a rotational speed of an electric motor while maintaining a displacement of a variable displacement pump at a maximum value, a second region B where the flow rate is adjusted by changing the displacement of the variable displacement pump while maintaining the rotational speed of the electric motor at a minimum value lower than the rotational speed in the first region A, and a third region C where, in a range where a discharge pressure of the variable displacement pump is larger than that in the first region A, the flow rate is adjusted by changing the rotational speed of the electric motor in a range larger than the minimum rotational speed, while maintaining the displacement of the variable displacement pump at an allowable maximum value that is derived from the discharge pressure and a maximum shaft torque of the electric motor.

Abstract: A dipper including a dipper door and an impact actuated jaw having a “C” shape defining a lip and a chin. The jaw is rotatably mounted on the dipper door for rotation between a door-opened position and a door-closed position and positioned so that when the jaw is in the door-opened position, the jaw chin can be impacted by the dipper body when the door pivots to the door-closed position. The dipper also includes a hold open mechanism for releasably holding the door latch in the latch open position when the latch is in the open position, and a locking mechanism for releasably locking the latch when the latch is in the door-closed position. The locking mechanism includes one bar pivotally attached to the door, and another bar pivotally connected to and extending between each of the one bar and the latch.

Abstract: A fabric refreshing apparatus is provided. The refreshing apparatus may include a case, and a receiving compartment, provided in the case to receive fabric articles. The apparatus may also include a steam generator, a fluid supply tank, and a drain tank. The steam generator supplies steam to receiving compartment to steam the fabric articles. The fluid supply tank supplies fluid the steam generator. The drain tank collects residual fluid from the steam generator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ironing pad comprising a solid material (1) which reversibly absorbs liquid and a liquid stain treatment composition which is absorbed by the solid material (1) which reversibly absorbs liquid. The invention relates to a process for treating a stain on a textile fabric with such an ironing pad by placing the ironing pad onto the stain and exerting heat and/or pressure on the ironing pad.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display element for attaching advertising to the handle of a shopping cart or the like. The display element includes a base body having a recess for inserting advertising media in a flat manner and fastening elements for fastening the display element on the handle bar, or the handle bar mounts, of a shopping cart. The display element is made of half shell-shaped parts, which in the joined state surround the handle bar, or the handle bar mount, in the shape of an enclosed box profile. The half shell-shaped parts are non-positively or positively connected to the handle bar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for producing an optical effect, and in particular to an apparatus for producing an optical effect resembling flames and smoke. More especially, the invention relates to flame effect electric fires, such as for domestic use, which may or may not include means for space heating and which include and optical effect to resemble burning solid fuel.

Abstract: A light-emitting display system has an alignment mechanism to align or angle light-emitting tiles of the display. A first tile connects to a second tile by joining a first clamp portion on the first tile with a second clamp portion on the second tile. In an implementation, the alignment mechanism includes a replaceable angle adjustment insert that is inserted into at least one of the clamp portions, such as the first clamp portion. When the first and second clamp portions are joined, a surface of the second clamp portion presses against the insert and a desired angle between the first and second tile is formed. The insert can have any angle so that any desired angle can be formed between the first and second tiles.

Abstract: An electroluminescent (EL) one-way vision, see-through graphics panel comprises a sheet of light permeable material with a uniform electrically conductive coating. A print pattern comprising an electroluminescent ink system partially covers the sheet of light permeable material forms an ‘EL lamp’. A design is superimposed on, or forms part of, the print pattern such that the design is visible from only one side of the panel. The design can be a uniform color, but is typically a multi-color graphic image. The EL lamp illuminates the design when subjected to an electrical current. If the light permeable material is transparent, through vision is possible from the other side of the panel through the unprinted portions of the transparent material. A dark colored opaque mask layer faces in the direction of the other side of the panel to mask the other print pattern layers and enable good through vision.

Abstract: An electronic sign module housing having an overmolded gasket seal including an elastomer overmolded gasket seal with an inner and an outer lip and a base overmolded to a rearwardly located contact surface of an electronic sign module housing. Grooves on the contact surface of the electronic sign module housing provide additional bonding surfaces with a greater surface area to enhance the chemically-bonded overmolding of the overmolded gasket seal. Truncated conical projections extending forwardly from the elastomer base extend into correspondingly shaped truncated conical cavities in the electronic sign module housing in order to provide additional chemical bonding and to provide a geometrically based frictional engagement arrangement.

Abstract: A hand-held inter-auto display device includes a handle portion and an interconnecting and substantially planar display portion. A plurality of individual sheets, each displaying at least a portion of a selected message, are displayed from at least one side of the planar display portion. A visual enhancement element, including any of LED elements, phosphorescent coatings or reflective lettering, is associated with at least one of the handle, display portion and sheets to better display a selected message of an exposed sheet supported upon the display portion.

Abstract: A low profile highway sign trailer wherein the message board positioned lengthwise resting upon the trailer frame during transport. The rear end of the sign board is fastened to and raised vertically by a rack, utilizing gearing and portable power drill or the like. The trailer tongue pivots on the frame to a vertical position utilizing a curved rack, to add support to the forward end of the sign board and locked in that position. Two handles are provided for manually positioning the trailer at a desired display angle. A rear section may house a generator and/or battery packs and solar panels are located on the roof. The trailer can store equipment accessible from both sides and the rear.