Abstract: A telescoping actuator may be used with a charging station or other solution. The telescoping actuator can include a telescoping assembly that is hollow to thereby facilitate running wires or cables through the telescoping assembly. The telescoping actuator may also include a pulley system that enables the telescoping assembly to be extended and retracted without unduly occupying the hollow interior of the telescoping assembly.

Abstract: A swivel assembly for a drilling machine is provided. The swivel assembly includes a positioning member pivotally coupled to a boom member associated with the drilling machine. The swivel assembly also includes a bearing assembly coupled to each of the positioning member and a feed table associated with the drilling machine. The bearing assembly is adapted to rotate about a rotational axis. The swivel assembly further includes at least one actuator operably coupled to the bearing assembly. The bearing assembly is adapted to selectively rotate the feed table relative to the positioning member about the rotational axis based, at least in part, on an actuation of the at least one actuator.

Abstract: A heat exchanger plenum apparatus comprising structure to support, among other components, an engine silencer substantially incorporated therein.

Abstract: A system for supporting and transporting a drilling rig. The system may have a pair of rails, wherein each rail has a plurality of rail segments and a plurality of connections between the segments. Moreover, each connection may have a plurality of interlocking lugs secured with a shear pin and opposing abutment faces, such that each connection may be configured to transfer moment and shear forces between adjacent rail segments. In some embodiments, the each rail segment may be configured to support a point load of up to 1000 kips. In some embodiments, each rail segment may have a protruding connector and a receiving connector, and each connection may include the protruding connector of a first segment and the receiving connector of a second segment. In some embodiments, a portion of each connection may be configured for tension loading and another portion may be configured for compression loading.

Abstract: A pivoting support assembly with a selective position locking capability may comprise a base, a first support arm movable with respect to the base, a first pivot joint pivotally mounting the first support arm to the base, and a first position locking assembly configured to lock a selected position of the first support arm with respect to the base. The first position locking assembly may comprise a first hydraulic motor mounted on the first pivot joint and having a fluid input and a fluid output with a fluid path defined therebetween such that fluid movement on the fluid path between the fluid input and the fluid output operates the first hydraulic motor. The first position locking assembly may comprise a first lock valve in communication with the first hydraulic motor and configured to selectively block fluid movement through the fluid path of the motor.

Abstract: An oil pressure mobile device for a wood working machine is provided in a wood working machine, including a power mechanism and a lifting mechanism. The power mechanism is provided with an oil hydraulic cylinder having its inner wall annularly mounted with a piston fixed with a telescopic rod. The lifting mechanism is disposed with two wheel pressing plates at the underside of the wood working machine. The two wheel pressing plates are jointly provided with a connecting link connected with the telescopic rod, and respectively installed with a moving wheel. Thus, the telescopic rod is driven by the power mechanism to extend or retract and actuate the wheel pressing plates to produce angular variation to make the moving wheels stretch out of the housing of the wood working machine for facilitating shifting of the wood working machine with less labor.

Abstract: A support arm assembly includes a support arm, the support arm including a support arm connector hub and a support arm body; and a split arm, the split arm including a split arm connector hub and a support hub, the split arm connector hub connecting to the support arm connector hub.

Abstract: Methods for the positioning of equipment are disclosed. One method of the present disclosure can include substantially aligning an equipment support structure with an equipment fixture point of a casing structure; adjusting the equipment support structure to have a selected height and a selected angle; sliding the equipment support structure across a platform having the selected height and the selected angle to reach the equipment fixture point; and coupling a piece of equipment to one of the equipment support structure and the equipment fixture point.

Abstract: A mattress protector includes upper and lower central portions connected respectively to an upper end and a lower end of a peripheral portion. Each of the upper and lower central portions has a TPU lining layer on the inner side. The peripheral portion has a TPU lining layer on the inner side and a PU shell layer on the outer side. The peripheral portion also has a waterproof zipper in its middle section. The contact areas of the two central portions and of the peripheral portion are connected together by a laminator through a hot pressing process to form the hollow mattress protector. The TPU lining layers on the inner side of the mattress protector are fused together to form a sealed and gap-free inner structure.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include apparatuses and systems used for the positioning of equipment. An apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can include a height adjustable table; a platform coupled to the height adjustable table; a tilt adjuster coupled to the platform, the tilt adjuster being configured to tilt the platform relative to the height adjustable table; an equipment support structure slidably connected to the platform, the equipment support structure being configured to support a piece of equipment; a drive mechanism coupled to the platform and configured to slidably move the equipment support structure across the platform; and a bracket coupled to the equipment support structure, wherein the bracket is configured to removably attach the piece of equipment.

Abstract: A vehicle rear structure protects a battery unit in a rear-end collision. The vehicle rear structure has a battery unit positioned behind a torsion beam; first and second cross members spanning between side members; a frame member that supports the battery unit; a bridge member spanning from the first cross member to the second cross member, and connected at a rear flange to the second cross member; and reinforcements that are respectively disposed to the side members and reinforce the side members from the front edge to the rear edge of the second cross member. The torsion beam is positioned near directly below the second cross member. The side members slope down to the front from the front end part of the reinforcement.

Abstract: A boom assembly includes a lower boom, an intermediate member, an upper boom, an intermediate link, and an actuator coupled between the intermediate member and the upper boom. The lower boom includes an intermediate member end and a base end, and the base end is configured to be pivotally coupled to a lift device. The intermediate member is pivotally coupled to the intermediate member end of the lower boom. The upper boom includes a first end pivotally coupled to the intermediate member, and the intermediate link is coupled directly between the upper boom and the lower boom. The intermediate member includes a base portion positioned to carry structural loading and a weighted portion positioned to provide counterweight for the lift device.

Abstract: A blade holding apparatus for holding one end of a wind turbine blade during handling, which blade holding apparatus includes a support structure including an opening for accommodating one end of the wind turbine blade, a clamping arrangement arranged in the opening, which clamping arrangement is realized to exert a clamping force on the wind turbine blade, and a locking arrangement for locking the clamping arrangement relative to the support structure. A method of operating such a blade holding apparatus during a handling procedure of a wind turbine blade is also provided.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pump cart for a biological liquid treatment installation, having a first lateral face (40), and a second lateral face (41) by which it is configured to be juxtaposed against a conveying network cart (1) of the installation and a front face (42) meeting the lateral faces (40, 41), and comprising at least one pump (414), a pump support (50) on which is mounted said pump (414), and a guide member for making said pump (414) movable in translation and on which said support (50) is mounted; said support (50) being movable in translation in a direction going from the first lateral face (40) towards the second lateral face (41); whereby said pump (414) is disposed at a predetermined location on said cart (2) depending on the type of treatment carried out.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing an operation on a structure. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus comprises a tool system and a movement system. The tool system is configured to perform an operation at a location on a structure. The movement system is configured to move the tool system along an elongate frame on the structure to the location.

Abstract: A skid assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a first segment having a first engine support structure and a second segment having one or more second engine support structures. The first engine support structure configured to support a gas producer group of the gas turbine engine and the one or more second engine support structures configured to support a turbine power group of the gas turbine engine. A replaceable member removably attached to the first segment and the second segment.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a removable anchor for use in tying down a load, or for securing a winch cable for use in recovering a disabled vehicle or other load. The anchor may be removably attached to the deck/bed of a trailer or vehicle (e.g., a car carrier or wrecker/tow truck), using one or more slots or stake pockets located on a cargo surface of the deck. The removable anchor may include: a projection member shaped and sized to fit into a slot on the cargo surface, or to protrude through a stake pocket; a crown attached to, or integrally forming a part of, the projection member, and configured to receive and anchor one or more tie down connectors; and a key attached to, or integrally forming a part of, the projection member. The key can be passed into the slot and manipulated between removable and locked positions. Alternatively, the key may be used to removably secure the anchor to the stake pocket.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for positioning an automated processing system, coupled with a track, are disclosed. The apparatus includes an automated chassis having drive, steering, elevation, and track-gripping components actuated by an onboard controller to permit the chassis to carry a processing system together with its track from one location to another about a work surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a movement system that is associated with a wrapping machine for wrapping a load with a film including at least one operating unit for performing operations on the load or on the film. The system includes shuttles that are movable for supporting and moving the operating units along a path at least between an operating position in which the operating units can perform operations on the load or on the film or can interact with the wrapping machine, and a inactive position in which the operating units are outside a working zone of the wrapping machine in order not to interfere with the operation thereof.

Abstract: A mount for attaching a winch to an all-terrain vehicle. The mount allows the winch to pivot to face the cable anchor during use, thereby preventing improper spooling of the cable. Alternatively, the mount allows the winch to face a predetermined direction during use.

Abstract: A weight adapter bracket is provided for a drawbar support frame having a cylinder coupling member for coupling to a hydraulic cylinder. The coupling member has a slot for removably receiving an end of the cylinder. The adapter bracket includes a lug which extends from a flange. The lug is removably receivable by the coupling member, and the flange is adapted to engage and support a weight. A coupling bore extends through the lug and bracket bores extend through the coupling member. A coupling pin is insertable through the coupling bore and the bracket bores and to releasably hold the bracket in the coupling member. A pin bore extends vertically through the bracket, and a further coupling pin is removably insertable through the pin bore. The further coupling pin is adapted to engage a weight which is mounted on the bracket.

Abstract: A movable processing apparatus for mineral material processing and a frame for the processing apparatus which apparatus comprises a movable frame which frame comprises a support part for supporting, the frame against the ground and a rear part which is attached to the support part for receiving mineral material and a neck part which comprises a curved bottom surface, and the support part and the rear part are attached to each other through the neck part, The frame further comprises a centre part, above the support part, which centre part is attached to the support part, and a curved nape part which comprises a curved upper surface and through which nape part the centre part and the rear part are attached to each other, and that the upper surface and the bottom surface are curved in opposite directions.

Abstract: A lift system is coupled between a work platform and a mast on a mast lift. The lift system includes an overload clutch that slips upon an overload on the lift system, an overrun brake that prevents the lift system from running beyond a fully lowered position and that prevents the lift system from running if the platform is hung up, and an emergency brake. The lift system is safe and lightweight and is effective for controlling a position of the work platform on the mast.

Abstract: A moving apparatus includes: robot guiding rails extended in a first direction to guide the working robot, and including first and second ends; first rollers included at a vicinity of the first end of the robot guiding rail and having a rotation axis in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; hook arms included at the vicinity of the first end of the robot guiding rail, and including hooks extended in the first direction and facing upwardly; hook latches included at a vicinity of the second end of the robot guiding rail, positioned at a position corresponding to the hook arm, and latched by the hooks of the hook arms at lower sides thereof; and docking guiding rails included at the vicinity of the second end of the robot guiding rail, extended in the first direction, and having an upper surface for guiding the first roller.

Abstract: A connection structure of a vehicular engine mounting and a front plate of a front wheel cowling is disclosed. The engine mounting includes a damper assembly, an upper mount bracket and a lower mount bracket. One end of the upper mount bracket corresponding to the front plate of the front wheel cowling is provided with a lug, and the lug is of a “Z” shape and includes a first locating plate, a second locating plate and a transitional plate. The first locating plate and the second locating plate is connected with each other via the transitional plate, and the first locating plate abuts against the front plate of the front wheel cowling and is fixed thereto by bolts. The second locating plate and the transitional plate are protruded into the locating hole in the front plate of the front wheel cowling.

Abstract: In some aspects, a dialysis machine support assembly includes a platform configured to support a dialysis machine and a drive assembly configured to move the platform vertically.

Abstract: A mobile base that attaches to the stand of a table saw is disclosed, The mobile base includes wheels and casters that rotate down and lift the saw when a foot pedal is depressed. The mobile base raises the saw asymmetrically to provide clearance for the legs of an extension table attached to the table of the saw. A locking mechanism locks the wheels and casters so that they do not retract while the saw is moved, and a foot-operated lever releases the wheels and casters so that they may retract and lower the saw back to the ground.

Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate processing apparatus which can improve a tact time of substrate processing. A polishing apparatus as the substrate processing apparatus includes plural polishing sections each for polishing a semiconductor wafer (W), and a swing transporter for transferring the wafer (W). The swing transporter includes a wafer clamp mechanism adapted to clamp the wafer (W), a vertically moving mechanism for vertically moving the wafer clamp mechanism along a frame of a casing of the polishing section, and a swing mechanism for swinging the wafer clamp mechanism about a shaft adjacent to the frame.

Abstract: A wheeled collapsible stand for a machine includes first and second frames pivotally connected to each other, a wheel unit mounted on a fulcrum region of the first frame, and a tabletop bracing member pivotally mounted on a pivoted end of the second frame and a weight end of the first frame for supporting the machine thereon. When the weight end is lifted by forcing a power end, the pivoted end is turned and lifted while a foot end of the second frame is lowered to rest on the ground so as to permit the tabletop bracing member to be displaced to a working position.

Abstract: A tiedown system foundation adapter system provides greater flexibility in spotting equipment on a support surface. An adapter module includes a plate assembly that drops into a slotted track system and is slid along the track system until it fits into an attachment point that restrains the plate assembly from vertical pullout and motion transverse to the track. The plate assembly is then locked into position to restrain it from further translation along the track. An equipment fitting is translatably mounted with respect to the upper surface and attaches to a complementary attachment fitting on the bottom of a piece of equipment. By locating a number of modules in desired locations along the tracks and locating the equipment fitting in each module, a piece of equipment can be oriented in virtually any position and location in the space to be furnished. A deck system for a flush floor is also provided.

Abstract: A lifting machine base assembly for use in a machine tool includes a machine base and a lateral wheel set. The lateral wheel set includes two lateral wheel frames respectively pivotally connected to two opposite sidewalls of the machine base, and a wheel shaft rotatably inserted through the machine base and eccentrically connected between the lateral wheel frames. A driving member is fastened to one end of the wheel shaft and operable to raise and lower the lateral wheel frames relative to the machine base and to further force the lateral wheels into contact with the floor to lift the machine base partially or wholly from the floor, allowing the operator to conveniently move the machine tool to a desired position by rotation of the lateral wheels.

Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable in a plane parallel to the ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a sheet finishing apparatus including: a machine body; a finishing mechanism; a frame structure; a base; plural first holders pivotally supported on the base and turn around vertical pivots; plural first wheels pivotally supported on the plural first holders and rotate around horizontal axles shifted from the pivots of the first holders; a second holder pivotally supported on the base and is directed downward from a part of the base, the part passing through an apparatus center, and turns around a vertical pivot; a second wheel pivotally supported on the second holder, rotates around a horizontal axle intersecting the pivot of the second holder, and has a greater diameter than a diameter of the first wheel; and an elastic member connected between the second holder and the base and extends and reduces a spacing between the horizontal axle of the second wheel and the base.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a machine stand with an elongated support body and support legs arranged at the ends on the support body, the support body being designed with positive engagement means running in the longitudinal direction, such that attachments, in particular at least one machine holder, optionally displaceable in the longitudinal direction, can be attached thereto. According to the invention, this machine stand is characterized in that the support body is embodied in one piece as a double-pipe profile, with two profile pipes running parallel to one another with lateral spacing from one another, and at least one center ridge connecting the profile pipes.

Abstract: A trailer is provided for providing a power source to an implement. The trailer includes an engine connected to a power takeoff shaft, which is connected to an implement requiring an external source of power to run the implement. The trailer includes a mounting member for attaching the trailer to a vehicle for hauling the trailer at highway speeds to a desirable location. The mounting member is such that a lone individual may attach and detach the trailer to a vehicle as required. The trailer may also include a storage tray, three-point hitch, and a plurality of outriggers as the situation requires. An engine control is also provided to control the function and to gauge the operation of the engine.

Abstract: A patient care equipment support includes power and data connectors configured to be coupled to power and data connectors of patient care equipment when the patient care equipment is coupled to the equipment support to provide a power coupling and a data coupling between the patient care equipment and the equipment support. The equipment support is transferable between a first device, such as a hospital bed, and a second device, such as an overhead support arm.

Abstract: A trailer rail assembly includes a base plank with a planar top surface raised above a horizontal plane and extending along an entire longitudinal length of the base member. Such a base plank has a U-shaped cross-section. The assembly further includes a cylindrical shaft with an annular cross-section spanning along an entire longitudinal length of the top surface. A support plate is statically and fixedly attached to the shaft and spanning along the entire longitudinal length of the base plank, and a mechanism for simultaneously rotating the shaft and the support plate in sync and about a fulcrum axis extends along an entire longitudinal length of the shaft while the base plank remains statically affixed at a stationary position.

Abstract: A patient care equipment support includes power and data connectors configured to be coupled to power and data connectors of patient care equipment when the patient care equipment is coupled to the equipment support to provide a power coupling and a data coupling between the patient care equipment and the equipment support. The equipment support is transferable between a first device, such as a hospital bed, and a second device, such as an overhead support arm.

Abstract: An arrangement for transferring a post assembly carrying medical equipment thereon between first and second support structures. The arrangement includes a positioning arm which is supported at one end on the first support structure and at the opposite end is configured for supporting the post assembly. The positioning arm cooperates with a receiver assembly provided on the second support structure. A freestanding cart and wheelchair are also provided which are configured to accept the post assembly from a support structure such as a patient bed, to allow the patient to ambulate with the associated medical equipment.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for supporting a cooling device (30) thereon includes a bracket (10) and a saddle (20) carrying the cooling device (30) thereon. The bracket (10) defines two opposing rails (12), (13) and a washboard-like member (14) extending along a direction in which the rails (12), (13) extend. The saddle (20) includes a positioning member (26) engaged in the washboard-like member (14) to position the saddle (20) to the bracket (10) and two blocks (24) slidable on the rails (12), (13) of the bracket (10) under condition that the positioning member (26) is disengaged from the washboard-like member (14).

Abstract: A lift cart is used for car engine maintenance and comprises a moving base for mounting an oil pressure lifting device. One end of the oil pressure lifting device is provided with a platform having a rotatable adjusting device which is adjustable back and forth. The adjusting device is provided with a supporting plate, and a plurality of carrying structures for carrying different sized engine is positioned on the supporting plate. Such arrangements allow the maintenance man to make the height, back and forth, and rotation angle adjustment during disassembly of the engine.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a machine includes a mounting support having legs, at least one wheel unit having a wheel holder connected to one leg by a pivotal shaft thereof and a caster or wheel connected to the wheel holder, an actuating member connected at a first pivotal location thereof to the mounting support and at least one link having an end pivotally connected to the wheel holder. The connection location of the wheel and the pivotal shaft are spaced. The connection location of the end of the link and the pivotal shaft are spaced. The other end of the link is pivotally connected to the actuating member. The connection location of the other end of the link and the first connection location are spaced. When the actuating member is pivoted, the wheel holder is pivoted by the link to move the wheel downward to engage the ground.

Abstract: A patient care apparatus is disclosed for use with a patient. The patient care apparatus is configured to support equipment for care of the patient. An illustrative patient care apparatus has a suspension system and a pair of modules that are coupleable together to form a cart and that are separable for attachment to different portions of the suspension system.

Abstract: A camera dolly comprises a base and a plurality of legs extending radially outward from an inner end pivotally coupled on the base to an outer end supporting a wheel assembly thereon such that the wheel assemblies are arranged for rolling movement along a pair of rail members extending in a longitudinal direction. Each wheel assembly comprises a plurality of wheels spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction in two rows arranged to receive the respective rail member therebetween. Each wheel assembly is pivotal about an upright axis and a horizontal axis relative to the respective leg. A horizontal deck plate includes plural sets of mounting apertures therein corresponding to different relatively fixed relationships of the legs. A socket formed centrally in the base threadably receives an upright post therein which support the camera thereon spaced above the base.

Abstract: A gantry linear detecting device comprises a base, a gantry and a detecting system. The gantry is located on the base. The detecting system includes a first detector and a second detector. The first detector is slidably disposed on the gantry by a linear motor and a linear guideway. The second detector is slidably disposed on the base by an active linear module and a passive linear module. The linear motor and the active linear module move synchronously, thus improving the detecting precision.

Abstract: A bicycle gearshift support (22) including an anchoring (32) and a coupling (34) portion that are structurally distinct from each other and joined by a connector is disclosed. The invention is particularly well suited for a bicycle front gearshift (20), and the structurally distinct elements can be made from different materials.

Abstract: An engine mount for a high temperature operating engine is provided. The high temperature rubber to metal bonded engine mount isolates the vehicle engine from the vehicle body structure in the high temperature operating engine operation environment which has a temperature of at least 190 degrees Fahrenheit. The high temperature engine mount includes a nonelastomeric engine mount member for attachment to the high temperature operating engine and a nonelastomeric body mount member for attachment to the body structure. The high temperature engine mount includes an intermediate elastomer disposed between the nonelastomeric engine mount member and the nonelastomeric body mount member. The high temperature engine mount has an operational lifetime beginning spring rate SRB and an operational lifetime end spring rate SRE with SRE=0.

Abstract: A valve tester assembly is disclosed that includes an articulated arm assembly having a first end and a second end, with the second end of the articulated arm assembly being movable away from and toward the first end such that when the first end of the articulated arm assembly is connected to a vehicle, the second end of the articulated arm assembly is movable away from and toward the vehicle. The assembly includes a rotation mechanism that is mounted on the articulated arm assembly toward the second end of the articulated arm for rotating a shaft for exercising a valve. The assembly further includes a moving mechanism that is mountable on a vehicle for moving the first end of the articulated arm assembly away from and towards the vehicle.

Abstract: A portable collapsible stand includes first, second, and third support frames, a work surface frame, and a telescoping strut pivotably connected to the first and work surface frames. The second frame projects perpendicularly from a lower portion of the first frame. A first end of the third frame is rotatably connected to an upper portion of the first frame such that the third frame pivots from a first parallel position to a second perpendicular position with respect to the first frame. An upper portion of the work surface frame is rotatably connected to the upper portion of the first frame. In operation, the stand can assume a collapsed position in which the first, third and work surface frames are generally parallel, and an operating position in which the third frame and first frame are perpendicular and the work surface frame and surface supporting the stand are parallel.