Abstract: An accessory bracket is provided for mounting an accessory, such as a mirror or other instrument, close to the field of vision of a pilot of a boat, for instance. The bracket is mounted to a tower or other structure with a mount forming a clamp so that the bracket and an attached accessory are above the lines of sight of the pilot, thereby avoiding obstructing the pilot's view of the environment of the boat. The bracket includes an arm extending from the mount and a post extending from the arm. The mount is adjustable relative to the structure, and the bracket is accordingly adjustable. The accessory is mounted to the post and is adjustable relative to the post such that the accessory may rotate around the post and may pivot relative to the post. The arm may include a hinge for raising and lowering a portion of the arm and the attached post and accessory.

Abstract: A support for chairlifts includes bracketing for easily and simply retrofitting the support to an existing chairlift for providing support for snowboards on a chairlift which is easy to mount and provides a rugged, secure support. By changing orientation of the support on this chairlift, it may be utilized to support a mountain bike or skateboard.

Abstract: A holder device for attaching to a pipe of a shower nozzle includes an attaching device having a hooking member extended from a block for attaching onto the tube, a pipe having an upper portion secured to said block, a seat slidably attached onto the pipe and having a bracket which includes an engaging hole for removeably supporting the shower nozzle. A catching device is disposed in the seat for catching the seat to the pipe, to adjustably support the seat and the shower nozzle to the pipe. A base may include a conduit slidably engaged onto the pipe, and a latch biased to engage with the pipe, to adjustably secure the pipe to the base.

Abstract: An adjustable attachment device includes a clamping member for securely clamping a tubular member, a sleeve securely mounted to the clamping member, a ball received in the sleeve, a connecting seat having a portion securely coupled to the ball to move therewith, and a resilient member. The sleeve includes a longitudinal through-hole. Further, the sleeve includes a cutout passing through an upper end of the longitudinal through-hole. The resilient member biases the ball to press against a spherical upper wall section of the sleeve, thereby retaining the connecting seat in place. The connecting seat is pressable to compress the resilient member and cause the ball to disengage from the spherical upper wall section of the sleeve, allowing the connecting seat to move along the cutout of the sleeve and allowing the connecting seat to turn to a desired orientation relative to the tubular member.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for mounting a wheelchair back that provides a high degree of support and adjustability such that it can be used with wheelchairs that originate from a wide variety of different manufacturers. In order to provide this custom fit, the present invention provide for depth adjustability, height adjustability and angle adjustability of a wheelchair back. The present invention also provides the convenience of a quick-release wheelchair back so that the wheelchair occupant can easily remove the back of the wheelchair from the canes so that the wheelchair can be collapsed and stored. The present mounting system also provides for an effective two point mounting system that is reliable yet simple to use.

Abstract: An accessory bracket is provided for mounting an accessory, such as a mirror or other instrument, close to the field of vision of a pilot of a boat, for instance. The bracket is mounted to a tower or other structure with a mount forming a clamp so that the bracket and an attached accessory are above the lines of sight of the pilot, thereby avoiding obstructing the pilot's view of the environment of the boat. The bracket includes an arm extending from the mount and a post extending from the arm. The mount is adjustable relative to the structure, and the bracket is accordingly adjustable. The accessory is mounted to the post and is adjustable relative to the post such that the accessory may rotate around the post and may pivot relative to the post. The arm may include a hinge for raising and lowering a portion of the arm and the attached post and accessory.

Abstract: An accessory bracket is provided for mounting an accessory in a desired position. A mirror other instrument may be mounted close to the field of vision of a pilot of a boat, for instance. The bracket may be mounted to a tower or other structure with a mount forming a clamp so that the bracket and an attached accessory are above the lines of sight of the pilot, thereby avoiding obstructing the pilot's view of the environment of the boat. The bracket includes an arm extending from the mount and a post extending from the arm. The mount is adjustable relative to the structure, and the bracket is accordingly adjustable. The accessory is mounted to the post and is adjustable relative to the post such that the accessory may rotate around the post and may pivot relative to the post, or vice versa. The arm may be raised and lowered. These adjustment characteristics an accessory to be mounted in a desired position.

Abstract: Article holder (10) comprises seat member (12) shaped to receive article, gate member (20) hingedly coupled to seat member (12), gate member (20) shaped to cooperate with seat member (12) in closed position so as to grasp article, rotatable handle (22) connected with gate member (20) so as to move gate member (20) between open position and closed position as handle (22) is rotated. Handle (22) has locking means (34, 36, 37, 38) for locking handle (22) when handle (22) is rotated to lock position, wherein handle (22) must be over rotated further than position where gate member (20) is closed to be positioned in lock position. Over rotation causes compressive gripping force to gate member (20) such that gate member (20) continues to grasp article while handle (22) is in lock position.

Abstract: One-piece knuckle bracket made as a bent-to-shape part, comprising two support bodies a certain distance apart, each with an opening for receiving the external casing of a strut-type shock absorber. A connecting web and tabs for attachment of the shock absorber to a joint are provided between the support bodies, and the connecting web between the separated support bodies and the tabs for the attachment to a joint are connected to each other in such a way as to form an overall U-shape.

Abstract: An article holder includes a body member, a clamping member pivotally mounted on the body member and a holding member for holding the article. The holding member may include an arcuate surface and a flexible member for holding a cylindrical article, such as a water bottle, against the arcuate surface. Alternately, the holding member may include an open-top box for holding articles. The body member may include a structure for removably attaching different holding members.

Abstract: A device (10) for clamping and unclamping a standing prism pole (11) within a surveying instrument (13). A pair of opposing vise or jaw members (24, 25) are disposed with a geometrical configuration (18) forming a frame (19) having a cavity (20), the one vise (24) within cavity (20) fixedly mounted to frame (19), the other vise (25) within cavity (20) slidably movable towards and away from vise (24), and by which the standing prism pole (11) is clamped and unclamped by the jaw members (24, 25). A spacer arm (34) connects frame (19) to a support leg (37) of instrument (13). At the bottom of leg (37) a carrying handle (39) is connected for ease of moving instrument (13) from one point to another in either collapsed or uncollapsed mode for instrument (13).

Abstract: An accessory bracket is provided for mounting an accessory, such as a mirror or other instrument, close to the field of vision of a pilot of a boat, for instance. The bracket is mounted to a tower or other structure with a mount forming a clamp so that the bracket and an attached accessory are above the lines of sight of the pilot, thereby avoiding obstructing the pilot's view of the environment of the boat. The bracket includes an arm extending from the mount and a post extending from the arm. The mount is adjustable relative to the structure, and the bracket is accordingly adjustable. The accessory is mounted to the post and is adjustable relative to the post such that the accessory may rotate around the post and may pivot relative to the post. The arm may include a hinge for raising and lowering a portion of the arm and the attached post and accessory.

Abstract: An accessory bracket is provided for mounting an accessory, such as a mirror or other instrument, close to the field of vision of a pilot of a boat, for instance. The bracket is mounted to a tower or other structure with a mount forming a clamp so that the bracket and an attached accessory are above the lines of sight of the pilot, thereby avoiding obstructing the pilot's view of the environment of the boat. The bracket includes an arm extending from the mount and a post extending from the arm. The mount is adjustable relative to the structure, and the bracket is accordingly adjustable. The accessory is mounted to the post and is adjustable relative to the post such that the accessory may rotate around the post and may pivot relative to the post. The arm may include a hinge for raising and lowering a portion of the arm and the attached post and accessory.

Abstract: A multi-purpose support plate for use with a boating accessory assembly is disclosed. The multi-purpose support plate includes a first mounting end portion having a first clamping region, a center portion having a top layer, a bottom layer, and a central bore, a second mounting end portion having a second clamping region positioned opposite said first mounting end portion, wherein the first and second clamping regions are in removable engagement with an accessory clamp operatively engaged to a boating structure. The first and second clamping regions are affixed to a boat structure by at least one accessory clamp assembly, the accessory clamp assembly being constructed to fit the mounting end portions at their respective clamping regions by frictional engagement.

Abstract: An accessory bracket is provided for mounting an accessory in a desired position. A mirror other instrument may be mounted close to the field of vision of a pilot of a boat, for instance. The bracket may be mounted to a tower or other structure with a mount forming a clamp so that the bracket and an attached accessory are above the lines of sight of the pilot, thereby avoiding obstructing the pilot's view of the environment of the boat. The bracket includes an arm extending from the mount and a post extending from the arm. The mount is adjustable relative to the structure, and the bracket is accordingly adjustable. The accessory is mounted to the post and is adjustable relative to the post such that the accessory may rotate around the post and may pivot relative to the post, or vice versa. The arm may be raised and lowered. These adjustment characteristics an accessory to be mounted in a desired position.

Abstract: The present invention addresses an ATV clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a central body having a handlebar leg and a hand guard leg, a handlebar clamp pivotally connected to the handlebar leg and removably clamped to the ATV's handlebar and a hand guard member pivotally connected to the hand guard leg and removably connected to the hand guard. Also addressed is a motorcycle clamp assembly including a handlebar clamp removably connected to the motorcycle's handlebar and having a generally rectangular shape with rounded ends and having a tapered aperture configured to mate with handlebar's tapered portion, and a hand guard member connected to the hand guard and pivotally connected to the handle bar clamp. A method for manufacturing hand guards is disclosed. Using that method, one or more bends are cut in the X-Y plane and a bender is used to form at least one bend in the Z-axis.

Abstract: A shower pipe clamp for a shower organizer shelf supporting personal care items which is generally used in a shower. The clamp is manually operated to positively grasp the entire circumference of a shower pipe behind the showerhead and prevents the shelf from tipping.

Abstract: Stiffener apparatus for stabilizing a hanger rod includes a clamp having a mechanical fastener extending through openings formed in spaced clamp segments. The clamp is constructed of deformable material so that the clamp segments bend into engaged with a stiffener member extending along the hanger rod. Tightening of the mechanical fastener urges the stiffener member into tight engagement with the hanger rod.

Abstract: A cluster mount, formed of a bearing plate, a bracket that engages with the bearing plate by means of fasteners, and resilient retention clips that are permanently secured to the cluster mount at positions for snugly retaining associated connecting links in place once the cluster mount components are assembled, to provide a cluster mount of a required circumferential dimension to be accommodated upon utility poles of varying sizes, after adjustment of the cluster mount components together during assembly. Connecting links are disposed for inserting through shaped slots furnished in the flanges of the bearing plate that provide adequate clearance for adjustment of each connecting link when assembled into the cluster mount.

Abstract: The invention concerns a suspension part (1) comprising ends supporting connecting rods (8 and 9) articulated to a turbojet engine (3) which is constructed such that the ends form a pair of yokes (5) separated by a slot (19) bisecting the part (1) over part of its length so as to stop fatigue crack propagation (20). The fixing elements (11) comprising lock bolts (13) are arranged in enlarged portions (15) of the yokes (5) which extend above the connecting rods (8) and (9), thereby ensuring static resistance of the yokes (5) when the counterpart has given way. Said arrangement also reduces cantilever between the fixing elements (11) and the connecting rod (8) and (9).

Abstract: A tower, an antenna platform and a mounting assembly for rotatably mounting the antenna platform to the tower. The mounting assembly includes tower mounting members for attaching the mounting assembly to the tower, platform mounting members for attaching the antenna platform to the mounting assembly, and rotational members to facilitate rotation of the antenna platform about a longitudinal axis of the tower. The mounting assembly enables the antenna platform to be set at any desired position about a 360-degree azimuth. The rotational members include a ring and the ring includes ring segments. If three ring segments are used, the mounting assembly enables rotation of the antenna platform along a 120-degree arc while the platform is connected to the tower. The platform mounting members are attached to the ring between the segments thereof. Centering clamps are provided to maintain centering of the platform about the longitudinal axis of the tower while the rotational members are being rotated.

Abstract: A clamping device which includes a main body and an insertion member which are separable from each other. The main body has a slot extending along a first direction along which the insertion member is adapted to be inserted thereinto. A at least one positioning latch provided on the main body is used to lock the Insertion member so that the main body and the insertion member become relatively stationary. The main body and insertion member locked by the positioning latch may be released by a release member provided on the main body upon an external force exerted along a second direction. The second direction of the external force exerted on the release member is substantially parallel with the first direction for removing the insertion member out of the slot, such that the separation between the release member and the main body is easily operated.

Abstract: A clamp for fixing a seat post to a seat tube provided with a slit in a longitudinal vertical plane. The clamp has a pair of deformable branches defining a through hole having a cylindrical inner surface; a slit between the elastically deformable branches; and a tightening screw that draws up the two facing surfaces and reduces the diameter of the cylindrical inner surface.

Abstract: A guide rail support bracket assembly for supporting a conveyor system guide rail through a support rod. The assembly includes a support bracket having a mounting segment configured for mounting to a conveyor body. In one aspect, the support bracket is formed by cutting and bending a generally flat metal plate. A support segment is connected to the mounting segment and, spaced from the mounting segment, to an angled clamping section. The support rod is clamped into the clamping section by an eyebolt that fits through a clamping hole formed in the angled clamping section. The eyebolt is drawn into the angled clamping section by a clamping knob. In certain aspects, an extension segment is interposed between the mounting and the support segments to space the support segment further from a conveyor body. In other aspects, the support bracket and clamping sections are separate pieces pivotably joined by a fastener.

Abstract: A folding arm mounted on a column of a musical instrument stand has a seat mounted on the column. The seat has a ring. A tube is perpendicular to the column and extending outwards from the ring. A passage is longitudinally defined in the tube. A slot is longitudinally defined through a front end of the tube. An elbow has a rear part pivotally mounted in the slot by a pivot pin. Two movable pieces are received in the passage and pushed by the rear part to tightly abut the column when the elbow is perpendicular to the column. A bar is mounted on a front part of the elbow. Whereby, when the elbow is perpendicular to the column, the arm is secured on the column. When the elbow is pivoted to a position parallel to the column, the arm is movable for adjusting the support height of the stand.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp holder having multiple securing mechanisms for each attachment structure of the clamp body is disclosed. The clamp has utility in fastening together support rods and supporting an apparatus or laboratory equipment. The clamp holder obviates the limited securing capabilities and safety concerns associated with previously known clamping devices.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for affixing an antenna platform or mounting arm to a pole. The mounting assembly includes a plurality of clamps for positioning about the circumference of the pole. The preferred embodiment uses three clamps and each of the clamps has a pole mounting surface contoured to mount securely to a variety of pole circumferences. The mounting assembly also includes a plurality of interconnection members extending between the clamps for securing the clamps to the pole. In the embodiment shown, each of the clamps includes a pair of identical spaced apart side plates. The side plates include connecting extensions for attachment of the interconnection members. The clamps include reinforcing plates attached to the connecting extensions, and the reinforcing plates having apertures for receiving the interconnection members. The mounting assembly also includes a middle support plate attached to and interconnecting each pair of side plates.

Abstract: A cluster mount, formed of a bearing plate, a bracket that engages with the bearing plate by means of fasteners, and resilient retention clips that are permanently secured to the cluster mount at positions for snugly retaining associated connecting links in place once the cluster mount components are assembled, to provide a cluster mount of a required circumferential dimension to be accommodated upon utility poles of varying sizes, after adjustment of the cluster mount components together during assembly. Connecting links are disposed for inserting through shaped slots furnished in the flanges of the bearing plate that provide adequate clearance for adjustment of each connecting link when assembled into the cluster mount.

Abstract: The present invention provides a guide rail support bracket assembly for supporting a conveyor system guide rail through a support rod. The assembly includes a support bracket having a mounting segment configured to be mounted to a conveyor body. The support bracket is preferably formed by cutting and bending a generally flat metal plate. A support segment is connected at one end to the mounting segment and at another end, spaced from the mounting segment, to an angled clamping section. The support rod is clamped into the clamping section by an eyebolt that fits through a clamping hole formed in the angled clamping section. The eyebolt is drawn into the angled clamping section by a clamping knob.

Abstract: A portable swing system is provided for securing to a support, such as a pole or tree. The system comprises a vertical member adapted to be secured to the support and a horizontal member connected to the vertical member by a hinge. A swing depends from the horizontal member. Adjustable support bars are secured to the horizontal member and the vertical member. The adjustable support bars provide support during the swing cycle through alternating tension/compression cycles, depending on which side of the horizontal member the swing is located. The adjustable support bars may be moved along the vertical and horizontal members to maintain the horizontal member in a parallel relationship with the ground.

Abstract: An adjustable mount for removable attaching a showerhead to a water supply pipe includes a mounting bracket made of resilient material and having a mounting flange which is sized and shaped to clamp the water supply pipe upon applying an external force. The adjustable mount further includes a holder for the showerhead and an attaching assembly for releasably attaching the holder to the mounting bracket. The attaching assembly has a knob formed on either the holder or the mounting bracket frictionally engaging a recess formed on the other element. Upon inserting the knob in the recess, the bracket and the holder are displaceable relative to one another between a release position, wherein they are freely detachable, and a series of locking positions, wherein their displacement is arrested upon ceasing an external torque.

Abstract: A hanger assembly includes a vertical post, at least two fixing devices securely mounted to the vertical post at different levels, and at least two hanger members each of which is securely attached to an associated fixing device for supporting at least one object. The fixing devices are slidable along a vertical direction, thereby allowing adjustment in the levels of the fixing devices relative to the vertical post.

Abstract: A bicycle water bottle clip assembly. The assembly includes a front grip and a water bottle clip with a fixing device formed by two insertion holes before the front grip is fastened to the stem of the handle of the bicycle. Two insertion sections extend from the water bottle clip to connect the grip and the clip to receive the water bottle provided with a straw at the front end of the stem of the bicycle so that the rider may drink the water as desired, simply by slightly bending forwards without having to remove either of his hands from the handle, thus improving riding safety.

Abstract: An attachment piece for a bicycle display device includes an attachment component for attachment to a structural member of the bicycle, a support column fixed at a proximal portion thereof to the attachment component, and a base member having an attachment surface for attachment to the display device. The base member is pivotably coupled to a distal portion of the support column at a location aligned below the center of the attachment surface when the attachment surface is vertical. The support column may extend from the attachment component at an incline relative to a plane that extends through the attachment component perpendicular to a central axis of the attachment component.

Abstract: A bracket for suspending a washing basin from a cart having an upwardly extending frame member. The bracket includes a connector for engaging the frame member. In alternative embodiments, the connector is either a clamp operated by threaded fasteners, or a sleeve which encircles the frame member, the sleeve having an adapter which occupies the interior of the sleeve and cooperates closely with both the sleeve and with frame members of different cross sectional configurations. A stop prevents the sleeve from sliding downwardly along the frame member of the cart. Two rods project laterally from the sleeve on opposite sides thereof. One support arm is pivotally supported from each rod. The support arms have eyes for receiving fasteners which are threaded into the washing basin. The support arms are configured to support the washing basin at about a forty-five degree angle to a horizontal direction. The support arms are readily releasably attached to their respective rods.

Abstract: A system for holding small objects such as flashlights, containers of liquids for intravenous dispensing, tools, clamps, containers, receptacles, fishing rods, cooking utensils and the like. A bracket that attaches to an elongated prop such as an electrical conduit, pipe, railing, i.v. stand, wheel chair frame, stake, hospital bed guards, or post is disclosed. Bracket attachment is accomplished by placing the bracket perpendicularly over the prop and twisting the bracket ¼ turn. A variety of holders may be detachably attached to the bracket to enable a variety of objects to be held in a desired position. An interlocking, linked, positionable extension may be disposed between the bracket and the holder to enable the holder to be positioned as desired.

Abstract: An improved structure beverage holder in which the mounting plate of the beverage holder has disposed in its back surface a recess having formed within spur gear teeth or other similar gear teeth and a through-hole, thereby enabling the fastening and emplacement of an oblique-faced conical block, a C-shaped mount, and a reverse C-shaped mount constituting a first type of mounting frame such that the beverage holder is installed to an appliance for utilization at an inclined state on a tube or a rod. Or, the fastening and emplacement only involves the C-shaped mount and the reverse C-shaped mount to constitute a second type of mounting frame such that the beverage holder is fixed and installed to an appliance in a vertical state. Respectively hinged at the inner sides of two clip arms on the beverage holder, arc-shaped retaining elements can be folded downward, but automatically return upward to their original horizontal state.

Abstract: A modular apparatus for mounting various accessories to a wheelchair is provided. The apparatus includes a telescoping mounting bar removably mounted onto the frame of a wheelchair below the seat. Attached to the telescoping bar is an accessory mount for mounting accessories onto the bar. Several accessories are provided including an articulating arm, a gun mount, an adjustable tray, a fishing rod holder and a basket holder.

Abstract: A bicycle storage rack for allowing a user to conveniently store one's bicycle indoors. The bicycle storage rack includes a base member having a main elongate member connected to a pair of secondary elongate members, a first upright tubular member removeably disposed upon the main elongate member, a second upright tubular member adjustably mounted to the first upright tubular member, and further includes a bracket structure for suspending a bicycle above the base member. The bracket structure includes an upper bracket member having either a hook-like member fixedly attached to the second upright tubular member or an elongate member being fixedly attached to the second upright tubular member with handle bar support members fixedly attached at the ends of the elongate member.

Abstract: A bracket assembly including a first bracket assembly that includes an annular portion and a pair of opposing flange members extending outwardly from the annular portion so as to define an open center between the pair of opposing flange members, and a second bracket assembly that includes a back plate and two opposing sidewall members extending outwardly from the back plate. The second bracket assembly is received in the open center defined by the first bracket assembly, wherein the first bracket assembly includes an extended back portion that projects axially beyond the top edge of the back plate.

Abstract: A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes, angle irons, channels, plates, among others. The fitting includes a set screw, preferably angled, and a sharp-cornered recess which assist in resisting withdrawal of the brace from the jaws. The method of manufacturing is desirably simple and expeditious, thereby ensuring that the fitting is inexpensive.

Abstract: A pole holder is provided which has an outer annular ring, an inner C-shaped partial ring having a circular cross-section with an opening therein, and a screw for exerting pressure on the outer surface of the C-shaped partial ring whereby the size of the opening is reduced with a corresponding reduction in the circumference of the partial ring, causing the partial ring to non-slidably grip the pole. The pole holder permits simple adjustment of the height of an object attached to a pole and can be easily adapted for use with poles of different diameters by changing the partial ring which grips the pole.

Abstract: A conduit guide is disclosed for attaching bicycle cables or conduits to the bicycle frame. Basically, the conduit guide includes a strap and a retainer. The strap and retainer are designed to secure a bicycle conduit to the bicycle frame without exerting any substantial radial compressive force on the conduits. The strap is preferably a plastic tie-type of band clamp. Of course, other types of band clamps can be utilized. The retainer includes a U-shaped conduit retaining portion and a foot portion. The foot portion includes a first foot section and a second foot section integrally formed at the ends of the leg sections of the conduits retaining portion. A strap receiving recess is formed between the foot portion and the conduit retaining portion to secure the retainer to the bicycle frame without exerting a compressive force on the conduit. In alternate embodiments, a bridge is formed between leg sections for added stability.

Abstract: An attachment piece for a bicycle display device includes an attachment component for attachment to a structural member of the bicycle, a support column fixed at a proximal portion thereof to the attachment component, and a base member having an attachment surface for attachment to the display device. The base member is pivotably coupled to a distal portion of the support column at a location aligned below the center of the attachment surface when the attachment surface is vertical. The support column may extend from the attachment component at an incline relative to a plane that extends through the attachment component perpendicular to a central axis of the attachment component.

Abstract: A beverage holder assembly for mounting to a framing member. The beverage holder assembly pivotably attaches to the framing member, whereby the beverage holder assembly maintains an open top liquid container, placed therein, in an upright position despite changes in the orientation of the framing member.

Abstract: An attachment piece for a bicycle display device includes an attachment component for attachment to a structural member of the bicycle, a support column fixed at a proximal portion thereof to the attachment component, and a base member having an attachment surface for attachment to the display device. The base member is pivotably coupled to a distal portion of the support column at a location aligned below the center of the attachment surface when the attachment surface is vertical. The support column may extend from the attachment component at an incline relative to a plane that extends through the attachment component perpendicular to a central axis of the attachment component.

Abstract: A bracket for securing a sign to a post, includes a clamp formed as a flanged open substantially cylindrical body having facing arms adapted to be brought together by a bolt for holding the sign, the tightening of the bolt being both effective for attaching the sign to the bracket and the bracket to the post. The sign defines a slot having an open end for allowing the sign to be inserted between the arms of the body without having to completely unscrew the bolt.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a cross-arm to a pole. The apparatus includes a portion which completely surrounds the pole and an extending member extending transversely or outwardly from the pole. A cross-arm is connectable to the extended member.

Abstract: A flexi-rail assembly for supporting and positioning tools for inspecting a nuclear power plant steam generator. The flexi-rail assembly includes a housing; at least one lock assembly carried by the housing for coupling the housing to a support structure; and a carriage assembly movably supported by the housing for supporting and positioning inspection tools such as a robot manipulator arm and leg assembly. The housing includes a hollow rear portion for receiving at least one cylinder supporting a movable surface, wherein the cylinder is coupled to a source of pressurized fluid. The housing also supports at least one recessed surface for receiving the lock assembly. The lock assembly includes the cylinder and at least one tubular member. The tubular member includes an open center and at least two openings formed in the surface of the tubular structure.