Abstract: A height adjusting structure for a stand of a display device is provided. The stand includes a guide rail, base, supporting unit, and guide unit. The guide rail is fixedly installed to a rear surface of the display device. The base is supported on a horizontal surface. The supporting unit extends upward from the base. The guide unit is fixedly installed on the supporting unit, to be guided and moved along the guide rail. The height adjusting structure uses a minimum number of parts, is easy to assemble, is highly resistant to external shocks, is able to securely support a display device, operates quieter, and has improved operating reliability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reconfigurable implement positioning and guidance system. The system includes an implement (e.g., a ball), an implement support, and a swung object (e.g., a bat). The implement support is reconfigurable between two modes. In a first mode the implement can be struck and propelled from the implement support and in a second mode the implement is fastened to the implement support so that it cannot separate upon impact with the swung object. The system also includes a guide positioned in the vicinity (e.g., below) of the implement so that an object swung below the implement will contact the guide which will direct the swung object toward and into contact with the implement. The guide can be employed in the first mode or the system can be used in either mode with the guide removed.

Abstract: A protective holder for the iPhone®, iPod Touch™, electronic books, electronic tablet computers and other portable devices having a frontal LCD, OLED, touch screen, or other display that employs a form-fitting backplate with corner frames for cradling the device while leaving the entire frontal aspect unobstructed is disclosed. The holder may include a series of contoured side grippers on each side of the backplate for clamping the device in place without obstructing the LCD screen (or access to it for cleaning or otherwise). The holder may include a fully-adjustable kickstand for upright hands-free viewing of the device at several landscape and portrait angles and the holder may also include a built-in moveable directional sound reflector and noise shield improves audio performance, and a detachable belt clip allows belt wearing. The holder has an extreme slimline folded profile to facilitate pocket insertion, minimize bulk and create an eye-catching aesthetic.

Abstract: A display device includes a display monitor, a supporting portion formed on a bottom surface of the display monitor, and a support stand fixed on the display monitor. The supporting portion and the support stand cooperatively support the display monitor. The support stand includes a connecting member fixed on the display monitor and a sliding member sleeved on the connecting member. The sliding member slides along the connecting member to change the length of the support stand, thus adjusting the viewing angle of the display monitor.

Abstract: A stand for an image display device is provided. In the stand, a supporting member supports the image display device, a connecting member is rotatably coupled to the supporting member, and a base member supports the image display device with respect to a floor. The base member is rotatable in the same direction as the rotation direction of the connecting member for being folded to a back of the image display device. Therefore, a bottom surface of the stand can be folded to the back of the image display device, maximizing the number of image display devices that can be packed into the same containing space.

Abstract: An archery bow stand is provided with an upright guide extending from a base. An upright support cooperates with the upright guide for selective adjustment of an upright position, with a support member sized to receive an archery bow to pivot relative thereto. A horizontal guide extends from the base. A horizontal support having a rest portion, cooperates with the horizontal guide for selective adjustment of a horizontal position. A method for securing a bow to the bow stand is provided by adjusting a vertical position of the support member relative to the upright guide. A horizontal position of the rest portion is adjusted to contact the intermediate portion of the bow thereby limiting the bow from pivoting due to an offset center of gravity, without removing any components from the bow or attaching any fasteners to the bow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protective frames for portable electronic devices that can also be used to support the device in an upright display position. In particular, embodiments of the present invention include protective frames for electronic devices that have a support arm attached to, integrated with, and recessed into the frame by a hinge or other secure mechanism that is movably attached, allowing it to be supported in horizontal and vertical positions. Embodiments of the present invention may be used with any type of portable electronic device including portable media players and portable cellular telephones. It may be particularly useful with portable electronic devices that use a touchscreen input.

Abstract: A holding structure associated with a lifting device for supporting a removed turbine engine cover plate assembly. The holding structure includes an upper support member and a lower support member. The upper support member is formed with a plurality of service areas, where each service area is configured for servicing a cover plate assembly. Each service area includes a plurality of slots extending inwardly from a peripheral edge of the upper support member to receive and support components of the cover plate assembly during a disassembly and service operation.

Abstract: To stabilize the weight balance of an entire liquid crystal display device by locating a lateral shaft by which the lower end of a support leg is attached to a base either directly under or substantially directly under the center of gravity of a main unit having a liquid crystal module. A main unit 1 in which a liquid crystal module 2 is housed in a cabinet 3 is supported so as to allow tilt adjustment, by a support leg 6 that rises up from a base 5. An attachment component 61 of the support leg 6 is overlapped with and fastened by screws on the outer back face of a metal plate 22 of the liquid crystal module 2, the result being that a lateral shaft 7 for attaching the support leg 6 to the base 5 is located directly under the center of gravity G of the main unit 1.

Abstract: A positioning system for imaging devices is provided. The positioning system includes an imaging element and a tilting arm support having the imaging element coupled thereto. The tilting arm support includes a linkage to tilt the imaging element when the tilting arm support moves.

Abstract: A stand device comprises clips for removably attaching to a student chair or to a tabletop, holding device for a calculator or PDA, and a holding arm connected at one end to the clips and at its other end to the PDA holding device. The holding arm in the stand device may be adjustable. The holding arm may be adjustable using clicks or a telescopic structure.

Abstract: A display unit for vehicles equipped with a rear seat entertainment (RSE) system includes: a monitor foldably mounted to an upper portion of a console box and configured to pivot about a hinge shaft; a monitor base having a fixing button mounted thereon so as to allow the monitor to pivot to open and closed positions; a return spring mounted around the hinge shaft; a gear box mounted such that a front portion thereof is directed toward a rear portion of the console box, the gear box being connected at an upper end portion thereof to a lower end portion of the monitor; a plurality of gears mounted inside the gear box in such a fashion as to engage with one another; and a vertical gear disposed vertically in the console box so as to engage with one of the plurality of gears.

Abstract: A holder includes a suction cup comprising a circular plate formed of resilient material and a rigid bell wherein the plate includes a central coupling member including outer threads, and the bell includes a hollow cylinder including two opposite openings with the outer threads disposed thereat; a manipulation assembly comprising a tube including an internal threaded section threadedly secured to the outer threads, a sleeve securely put on the tube, and a coupling mechanism seated upon the sleeve; and a pivot assembly comprising a pivot mechanism pivotably secured to the coupling mechanism, an arm extended upward from the pivot mechanism, and a seat assembly rotatably, pivotably secured to the arm. Preferably, the holder is adapted to hold an article (e.g., mobile phone) when it is immovably and captively retained on a dashboard of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A screen includes a screen main body, having flexibility, onto which an image light is projected; a first support and a second support which, extending one along each of a pair of opposed edges of the screen main body, each support one of the pair of edges; an auxiliary support which, being disposed between the first support and the second support, extends parallel to the first support and the second support, and supports a pair of intersecting edges intersecting with the pair of edges of the screen main body; and linkage mechanisms which, bridging adjacent supports, among the first support, second support, and auxiliary support, as well as regulating a movement of the adjacent supports in an out-of-plane direction of a projection surface of the screen main body, extend and contract in a direction in which the adjacent supports face each other, bringing the adjacent supports closer to and away from each other.

Abstract: A monitor apparatus which includes a monitor body displaying an image thereon and a base member supporting the monitor body includes a fixed swivel member and a movable swivel member. The fixed swivel member is coupled to the base member. One side of the movable swivel member is coupled to the monitor body and the other side of the movable swivel member is coupled to the fixed swivel member so as to swivel around a swivel shaft. A projection member is coupled to one of the fixed and movable swivel members and protrudes to the other of the fixed and movable swivel members. A latching portion is formed at the other of the fixed swivel member and the movable swivel member so as to engage the projection member. With this structure, the monitor apparatus can be easily swiveled and stopped at a desired angle.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a support stand for a display device is formed by attaching a stand cover to two stand members. Each of the two stand members includes a first member and a second member upward extending therefrom. The second member has a structure in which an attachment portion is bent at substantially right angles with respect to a base portion that opposes the base portion of the first member. The second member is secured to the first member by inserting bolts through bolt holes formed through three flanges.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ornamental structure, which includes an ornament that can be a picture or any of a variety of artwork for decorating a thin type planar TV and keeping the thin type planar TV from sight when not watching, and a support unit that supports the ornament and allows the ornament to be alternatively set between a first position to keep the thin type planar TV from right and a second position to let the thin type planar TV be seen.

Abstract: A stand for supporting an object includes at least one support attachable to the object and a sliding member slidably secured to the support. The stand also includes a plurality of legs pivotally coupled to the sliding member for allowing the plurality of legs to move with the sliding member when the sliding member slides along the support. A retainer is coupled to the plurality of legs for stabilizing and supporting the plurality of legs. A release mechanism is attached to the sliding member for controlling movement of the sliding member to pivot the plurality of legs into an outward expanded position during use of the stand and to pivot the plurality of legs into an inward collapsed positioned during non-use of the stand.

Abstract: This display screen turning apparatus includes a first support member of metal supporting a display screen portion and a second support member of metal supporting the first support member to be anteroposteriorly rotatable by a prescribed angle with respect to a vertical plane, and either the first support member or the second support member has a receiving hole, while either the second support member or the first support member integrally has a platelike support shaft of metal inserted into the receiving hole.

Abstract: A display for an article of clothing, such as sports memorabilia jerseys, has a frame and a three-dimensional body including a torso over which the clothing is placed. The top portion of the torso has right and left shoulders and a plunging V-shape in the middle. The torso preferably includes structure to accommodate excess fabric and is supported from a lower portion by a support member or hanger arm that passes through an opening in a rear panel of the frame and is secured to the frame to support the clothing in a non-visible manner. The frame can include a glass front and a matte to display and protect the clothing.

Abstract: A height adjusting apparatus to expand a height adjustment range of a household electric appliance, and the household electric appliance provided with the height adjusting apparatus. The height of a main body of the household electric appliance provided with the height adjusting apparatus is adjusted using support members installed at a base of the main body and support legs connected to the support members, thereby highly expanding the height adjustment range of the main body.

Abstract: A multi-functional base for mounting a flat panel display product, comprising: a bottom plate suitable for being placed on a work table, a mounting plate for holding the flat panel display product, and an upright post between the bottom plate and the mounting plate, wherein the upright post comprises a lower upright post connected to the bottom plate and an upper upright post connected to the mounting plate, and a slide lifting device is mounted between the lower upright post and the upper upright post. The base according to the present invention is ergonomic and convenient for use.

Abstract: Embodiments of a stand are provided with continuous adjustability within a range of travel. In one embodiment, a stand includes a movement mechanism adapted to allow a tray to move along a range of travel relative to a stand base. The movement mechanism is in some embodiments further adapted to position the tray at an infinite number of locations along the range of travel.

Abstract: A support device for supporting a musical instrument includes a base, the base includes a first side portion and a second side portion. The support device also includes a support body rotatably coupled to the base. The support body includes a first support surface and a second support surface. The first support surface defines a channel in the support body, the second support surface is substantially planar. The support body is configured to rotate between at least a first position and a second position around an axis intersecting the first side portion and the second side portion.

Abstract: A stand for musical instruments is disclosed, wherein the stand may be quickly and easily set up to provide a stable platform for supporting instruments and components used therewith and may also be quickly and easily collapsed for transport or storage.

Abstract: A technique enables the reduction or prevention of galvanic action by electrically insulating components of a system. Fiber optic systems can be protected with the technique by preventing the formation of hydrogen ions through galvanic action that otherwise contribute to hydrogen darkening of optical fibers.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a central support shaft that has an elongated shape provided with axially opposed ends. Rectilinear legs have opposed ends conjoined to the bottom support shaft end and extending outwardly therefrom at an oblique angle. The legs are pivotal between compressed and expanded positions. Auxiliary support shafts have elongated shapes provided with opposed medial and lateral ends. The auxiliary shafts are pivotally conjoined to the brackets and pivotal about the medial ends, such that the auxiliary shafts can be independently biased between vertical and horizontal positions. Brackets are attached to the central support shaft and spaced along a longitudinal length thereof. Clamps are positional along the auxiliary shafts. Each clamp is adaptable between open and closed positions for releasing and gripping the window blind. The window blind is centrally registered between the auxiliary support shafts during cleaning operations.

Abstract: An adjustable stand for receiving an object, e.g., an automobile panel.

Abstract: A formable support stand system for portable electronic devices that provides a manner to support a device such as a tablet computer in a variety of orientations from a supporting surface such as a tray or table. The embodiments comprise a flex-rod prop, and a fastener for attaching the prop to an electronic device, such that the flex rod resists deformation, but can be adjusted into a wide variety of positions. The stand system is adapted for use with devices used by those with limited or erratic motor control, in order to allow positioning of the screen face of a tablet computer in a chosen orientation relative to a support tray on a wheelchair, for instance. The stand system comprises a flexible, positionable flex-rod, an anti-skid sleeve and is removeably attached to the electronic device by means of rod clamp system. The formable support system is also provided as a kit for retrofitting existing devices.

Abstract: A monopod support (1) especially for video filming comprises a rod (2) at the longitudinally opposite ends of which are provided a base (3) and an attachment (4) for a video-photographic apparatus, respectively. The rod is rotatable with respect to the base about a substantially longitudinal axis of the rod and at least one shock-absorbing element (12) of the type having a viscous coupling is interposed between the base (3) and the rod (2) in order to damp the vibrations resulting from the rotational movement of the rod with respect to the base about the axis of the rod.

Abstract: An automated single or dual arm articulating mount assembly for flat panel displays. In a dual arm system, a first motorized drive system enables synchronous movement of the pantograph to allow for extension movement of the display to and from the mounting surface. In a single arm system, the motorized drive system causes extension movement similar to the dual arm system. A second motorized drive system can be positioned on the display interface area for rotational movement of the screen about a vertical axis.

Abstract: A dynamic bow alignment, analysis and repair apparatus and system comprises an adjustable frame allowing the frame to adjust to fit any size bow. An air ram is used to controllably draw the shooting string as needed. A reference laser alignment module is mounted to a bow riser and allows a user to consistently and reliably align any bow for optimum performance based on the particularities of the selected bow subject to wear, defects and design constraints. The system removes the guesswork and allows a user to optimize any bow. A laser equipped arrow works in conjunction with the alignment module to allow the user to correctly position the shooting rest and nock indexer, and expose all functional anomalies. The system allows a user to completely quantify the performance parameters of bow performance including speed and spine tests. The system serves all major alignments and repairs.

Abstract: A collapsible apparatus for supporting a container at an adjustable angle of incline to drain its contents includes a base, a shoulder support attached to the base for supporting a shoulder of the container, and a body support for supporting the container body above the shoulder. The shoulder support includes a pair of legs hingedly attached to the base at spaced apart hinge ends and joined at its opposite ends supported by a strut hingedly connected to the base, and spaced apart crosspieces between the legs to act as a shoulder stop. The body support includes a pair of arms hingedly attached to the base at spaced apart arm hinge ends and slidably attached to a body support member which is removably attachable at its ends to the shoulder support. The angle of incline is adjusted by slidably adjusting the distance between the arms.

Abstract: An adjustable stand for carrying an electronic device and adjusting a position on a desk is provided to include a clamp and a supporting element. The clamp has a positioning element that comprises two axial portions each having a through hole, a clamping element that comprises an adjusting portion with a plurality of notches, and an elastic element positioned between the positioning element and the clamping element for restoring the position. The supporting element has two terminal rods that are axially fixed to the axial portions of the positioning element, and a supporting rod formed between the two terminal rods for lodging into one of the notches of the clamping element.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device which includes a first panel, a second panel, a center panel, an upright support (pillar), and a base. The first and second panels each include one or more ultraviolet lamps. The center panel may optionally include one or more ultraviolet lamps. The panels are mounted to a swivel plate, which is in turn mounted to the upright support. The swivel plate allows the panels to be rotated by approximately 90 degrees. The upright support has a track that allows the swivel plate to move up and down the upright support.

Abstract: There is provided a stand for an image display device supporting a flat-plate-like image display device. The stand for an image display device is provided with: a plane plate member in which the outside dimension is larger than that of the outside frame of the image display device, and the back face may be arranged in such away that the back face contacts the wall surface; a leg portion installed on the opposite side to the wall surface at the lower end of the plane plate member; and an arm member connecting the back face of the image display device and the front face of the plane plate member in such a way that the image display device may be moved.

Abstract: The prevent invention relates to a display apparatus having a display main body adapted to display a picture, a base part adapted to be mounted on an installation surface and supporting the display main body, and a stand part disposed between the base part and the display main body. A first hinge part is disposed between the display main body and the stand part to fold the stand part onto a rear of the display main body. A second hinge part is disposed between the stand part and the base part to rotate the base part between a supporting position where the base part is mounted in a substantially transverse direction with respect to the display main body and a folding position where the base part is mounted substantially parallel to a first end of the stand part. A locking assembly prevents and allows the base part from being and to be rotated between the supporting position and the folding position.

Abstract: A flat panel display apparatus is provided which is capable of conducting a transition of a display unit between the landscape and portrait orientation at one step and rotating around the substantial central portion of said display unit. The flat panel display apparatus includes a thin flat display unit having a rectangular display screen thereon; a stand unit for supporting said display unit; and a horizontal rotary pin which is secured to the display unit on its rear side in the substantial center thereof and which holds said display unit so that display unit is rotatable by at least 90° relative to the stand unit and is characterized in that said display apparatus is provided with translational motion means which causes the translational motion of said display unit in a vertical direction in an interlocking manner with the rotation of said horizontal rotary pin secured to the display unit.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel having a back cover, a body, a supporting plate and an adjusting mechanism. The adjusting mechanism includes a sliding rail support, a sliding block, a gear and a rotating member. The sliding rail support is fixedly connected to the back cover, and has a guiding structure disposed along the sliding rail support. The sliding block is slidably provided at the sliding rail support to move along thereof. The gear is connected to the sliding block. The gear and the guiding structure are clenched to position the sliding block at the sliding rail support. The rotating member has a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion is fixedly connected to the supporting plate, and the second connecting portion is pivotally connected to the sliding block, thereby adjusting the relative angle between the supporting plate and the sliding block.

Abstract: A modular multi-screen LCD display system. In one embodiment the display system comprises four independent LCD screens supported on first and second independent T-shaped support arms. The first T-shaped support arm is supported by a base assembly, and the second T-shaped support arm is supported above the first T-shaped support arm by a vertical spacing arm. An adapter is included which allows the display system to be reconfigured for use with a single LCD screen or with three LCD screens. In an alternative embodiment a central T-shaped support arm is used to support two outer T-shaped support arms at opposite ends thereof. The outer T-shaped support arms are arranged vertically such that the three support arms form an “H” shape. A pair of LCD screens are mounted on each outer T-shaped support arm. This configuration permits four LCD screens to be mounted much closer to a work surface.

Abstract: An automatic sunlight redirector comprises of a device which redirects sunlight to a place of user's choice. This is a universal model and does not need data and microprocessor to track the sun at different latitudes, nor does it need any computer to calculate the angle of reflectance. This device works on principle of arranging incident sun-ray, target-line and the mirror-axis as sides of an isosceles triangle and is realized by the devices of sun-tracking director-bar, a slide fitted on this director-bar, and a groove on the mirror-axis pipe/bar (5) for free movement of the director-bar (10) which not only tracks the sun but continuously adjusts the position of the mirror such that the light is reflected on the fixed target. The declination-setter (8) and time-setter (15) track the daily changes in the declination of the sun and the length of the day respectively.

Abstract: A rack for driers includes a support with a post assembly connected thereto. An inlet unit is connected to the post assembly. A rotatable unit is connected to the post assembly and includes a horizontal sleeve through which a horizontal tube extends. Two drier bases are pivotably connected to the horizontal tube so as to be connected with two driers. Two spiral hoses are connected between the driers and the inlet unit. The horizontal tube and the two driers are able to rotate about an X-axis, a Y-axis and a Z-axis.

Abstract: The present invention is a motorcycle wheel holder with the capability of holding four motorcycle wheels simultaneously. The holder is capable of being rolled around and folds into a closed configuration by rotating two arms into its main frame. The arms are lockable in the deployed or stored configuration via actuation of locking pins. The unique geometry of the invention allows it to be oriented vertically or horizontally.

Abstract: An adjusting structure is located between a bracing frame and a monitor for height adjustment by using slide-type mechanisms. The adjusting structure comprises a fixing base, a slide base, and a slide means, wherein several trenches are formed on the fixing base for holding the bracing frame. Two insertion trenches are oppositely formed on both sides of the fixing base for holding the slide base. The slide means is coupled with the monitor. When the user holds the both sides of the monitor, he can exactly hook and hold a braking shaft by hands so as to release ratches from a stop device such that the slide means, which is coupled with the monitor, can be inserted into the slide base so as to engage the ratches with the racks. As a result, the adjusting structure can be rapidly, accurately, and finely shifted to a proper height.

Abstract: A monitor stand includes a base, a cylindrical housing located on the base, the housing having an opened top and bottom, and a packing assembly in the base for opening/closing the bottom of the housing. A piston is located in the housing, the piston being movable up/down. A first elastic member is located under the piston, for being compressed when the piston moves down. A bracket is located on a top of the piston, and a tilt/swivel adjusting device has one end fixedly secured to a front of the bracket, and the other end provided to a rear of the monitor. The tilt/swivel adjusting device permits the monitor to tilt forward/backward, or swivel left/right when an external force is applied.

Abstract: A height adjusting structure is adapted to support objects and adjust height of the objects, including a supporting body having at least one receiving portion, and at least one side of the receiving portion having a sliding groove with height difference; a shaft tube disposed in the receiving portion and having spiral trails on a surface thereof; a sliding base disposed in the receiving portion and sleeved on the shaft tube, a spiral connecting portion formed in an inner edge of the sliding base and corresponded to the spiral trails; and a torque unit sleeved on the shaft tube and two ends of the torque unit are separately fixed in the axis block and the shaft tube. Whereby the sliding base supports objects and the sliding base is slid along the sliding groove in the receiving portion to adjust height of the objects.

Abstract: A monitor stand includes a base, a cylindrical housing located on the base, the housing having an opened top and bottom, and a packing assembly in the base for opening/closing the bottom of the housing. A piston is located in the housing, the piston being movable up/down. A first elastic member is located under the piston, for being compressed when the piston moves down. A bracket is located on a top of the piston, and a tilt/swivel adjusting device has one end fixedly secured to a front of the bracket, and the other end provided to a rear of the monitor. The tilt/swivel adjusting device permits the monitor to tilt forward/backward, or swivel left/right when an external force is applied.

Abstract: A free-standing electronic device includes a main body and a stand. The main body includes an enclosure having two end walls, each of the end walls defines a recessed engaging portion in a lower section thereof, and an abutting surface is formed on top of each engaging portion. The stand includes two opposite supporting arms pivotably connectable to the end walls of the enclosure. The stand is capable of being rotated to allow the supporting arms to partially abut against the abutting surfaces of the end walls respectively and support the main body upright.

Abstract: A rotation mechanism of a television includes a rotation unit, a box, a frame which is connected on the box and connected with the television, and a driving unit. The driving unit has a stationary fan-shaped rack with a positioning rod and a pivot. The rack is connected to the rotation unit and box is rotated about the rack when the driving unit is activated so that the rotation unit and the frame are rotated. By this arrangement, the television is rotated with the rotation unit.

Abstract: The viewing angle of a display is controlled by a stand which is selectively lengthened. In one embodiment, at least one cascaded tubes are employed to allow for elongation of the stand. The stand, in one embodiment, can be rotated against the body of the device thereby creating a relatively shallow display slope angle. In a further embodiment, a plurality of cascaded tubes are disposed parallel of each other.