Abstract: An exercise system includes a housing, a drive motor, a drive member, a filter, and a fan. The housing defines an interior volume and has an intake and an outlet. The drive motor is positioned in the housing and is connected to the drive member. At least part of the drive member is positioned inside the housing and part of the drive member is outside the housing. The drive member is positioned through the outlet in the housing. The filter is in fluid communication with the intake, and the fan is in fluid communication with the intake and the filter. The fan provides a positive pressure in the interior volume of the housing.

Abstract: A three-dimensional powder bed fusion additive manufacturing (PBF-AM) apparatus includes a movement mechanism, a stage, a plurality of support columns, a base plate, and a shielding member. The base plate is supported by the plurality of support columns, and a powder material for forming a product is laminated on the base plate. The shielding member surrounds the plurality of support columns between the stage and the base plate.

Abstract: Provided is a surveying stand capable of precisely adjusting the angle of a staff. The surveying stand comprises an annular first pedestal (1) and support legs (2) connected to the first pedestal (1). A staff fixture (3) is disposed in the first pedestal (1). A staff alignment device is connected to the first pedestal (1). The staff fixture (3) can rotate horizontally relative to the first pedestal (1). A rotation adjustment device capable of adjusting the rotation angle of the staff fixture (3) is arranged between the first pedestal (1) and the staff fixture (3). The surveying stand is easy to operate and is capable of precisely adjusting the angle of the staff.

Abstract: The fishing rod holder with strike indicator is a free-standing fishing strike indicating device. The fishing rod holder with strike indicator is a stand which holds the fishing rod. The fishing rod holder with strike indicator allows for the adjustment of the cant between the fishing rod and the ground. The adjustment of the cant allows for the adjustment of the angle of attack between the fishing line and the water. The fishing rod holder with strike indicator comprises a tripod, a pedestal, and a control circuit. The pedestal mounts on the tripod. The control circuit is contained within the tripod. The tripod is a supporting structure that adjusts the elevation of the pedestal relative to the ground. The fishing rod mounts on the pedestal. The control circuit detects when a fish has struck the fishing line and generates a visible alarm and an audible alarm.

Abstract: A platform carrier that is mountable on a machine table of an additive manufacturing machine. The platform carrier is exchangeable and has a rigid construction. In an embodiment, at least one heating element is integrated in the platform carrier. In an embodiment, a plurality of fixing modules for connecting a build plate onto the platform carrier is integrated in the platform carrier.

Abstract: A support leveling device includes leveling feet mounted on a bottom plate of an appliance. Each leveling foot comprises a sheath, having a hollow cavity with an opening, and mounted on the plate; a regulating foot, the plate having a through hole corresponding to the opening of the hollow cavity, one end of the regulating foot passing through the through hole and extending into the hollow cavity of the sheath for axial movement relative thereto, and another end of the regulating foot located at an outer side of the bottom plate and supported on a support surface; and a hydraulic medium sealed in a cavity defined by the regulating foot and the sheath. When the leveling foot is placed on an uneven support surface, the regulating feet are stressed to axially move along the sheath, and the hydraulic medium is stressed to act on the regulating foot for support leveling.

Abstract: A support for household appliance comprises a hydraulic plate with an internal liquid flow passage; a sheath fixedly connected with the hydraulic plate; a regulating support arranged in the sheath and axially movable relative to the sheath; and an accommodation chamber formed by the hydraulic plate, the sheath and the regulating support. A flexible accommodation body accommodates a liquid medium in the accommodation chamber, and extends and retracts to drive the regulating support in the sheath for leveling under the action of pressure. The flexible accommodation body is provided with an opening part mounted on the hydraulic plate in a sealed manner and communicates with the liquid flow passage. Th A hydraulic medium in the flexible accommodation body can circulate into the liquid flow passage and flow to the liquid outlet nozzle through the liquid flow passage.

Abstract: A support for household appliance comprises a hydraulic plate internally provided with a liquid flow passage, a sheath fixedly connected with the hydraulic plate, a regulating support arranged in the sheath and axially movable relative to the sheath, an accommodation chamber is formed by the hydraulic plate, the sheath and the regulating support. A flexible accommodation body that accommodates a liquid medium in the accommodation chamber extends and retracts to drive the regulating support to move in the sheath for leveling under the action of pressure. The flexible accommodation body is provided with an mounted on the hydraulic plate through the sheath in a sealed manner and communicates with the a liquid flow passage. The hydraulic medium in the flexible accommodation body can circulate into the liquid flow passage and flow to the liquid outlet nozzle through the a liquid flow passage, and thus, among household-appliance-used bottom feet for automatic leveling.

Abstract: A micro, compact cycling utility with an adjustable and modifiable structure that can perform as cycling or exercise equipment. The invention encompasses a housing that can be used as a case and/or attachment, crank arms, pedals and a stand. In the exemplary embodiment, the crank arms and pedals and stand are modifiable and adjustable.

Abstract: A lifting and folding mechanism for treadmill includes a base, a platform, a lifting mechanism, and a linkage mechanism. An armrest rack and a control panel are assembled at the base. A front end of the platform is pivotally assembled with the armrest rack. The lifting mechanism includes a supporting rack and a driving device. One end of the supporting rack is pivotally assembled with the platform, and the driving device is connected between the supporting rack and the platform for driving the supporting rack abutting against the ground, so that the platform is lifted and the slope of the platform is changed. The linkage mechanism is connected to the base and the platform. The linkage mechanism is in a connection state or a disconnection state. In the connection state, the base is connected with the platform, and the base is lifted upward with the lifting of the platform.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adjustable foot support including a mount housing and lower housing. The mount housing is configured to be externally mounted to a piece of furniture and includes an internal, threaded column. The lower housing also includes an internal threaded column with the column configured to mate with the mount housing.

Abstract: A system for moving an auxiliary component of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The system may have a mobile support platform configured to support the auxiliary component during operation of the gas turbine engine. The system may further have at least one guide assembly operably connected to the mobile support platform and configured to guide movement of the mobile support platform. The system may also have a drive assembly operably connected to the mobile support platform and configured to impart movement of the mobile support platform between an elevated position and a lowered position.

Abstract: A three-dimensional printer uses leveling screws with tactile feedback to assist a user in properly orienting a build platform within a working volume.

Abstract: An elevating mechanism for a projection apparatus includes a bottom cover, a resetting element having a first elastic member, a sliding mount, a screw stud sleeve, a screw stud, and a second elastic member. The sliding mount is disposed on a first side of the bottom cover and leans against the resetting element, and the sliding mount has an opening, at least one slot and a thread structure. The screw stud sleeve has a plurality of engaging teeth engaging within the slot. The screw stud has a thread structure and the thread structure of the screw stud meshes with the thread structure of the sliding mount.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket defining a clamping hole, a receiving rack, a connecting member fixed to the receiving rack, a receiving member fixed to the connecting member, and a latching unit. The latching unit includes a pivoting member pivotably mounted to the receiving member, a first resilient member, a second resilient member, a rotating member pivotably mounted to the pivoting member, a contact member abutting against the rotating member, and a hooking member clamped to the rotating member. The contact member and the hooking member are slidably mounted to opposite ends of the pivoting member, respectively, and can be moved towards each other. The first resilient member resists against the pivoting member and the hooking member to return the hooking member back. The second member resists against the pivoting member and the contact member to return the contact member back.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body including a housing. The housing includes a side plate and a bottom plate connected to the side plate. An opening is defined in the side plate. A perforation is defined in the bottom plate. The opening is in alignment with the perforation. A support mechanism is mounted on the inside of the housing and includes a guide pole fixed to the bottom plate, a first threaded pole screwed onto the guide pole, and penetrating the perforation, a second threaded pole screwed onto the guide pole; and an adjusting wheel fixed to the second threaded pole, and located on the opening of the side plate. A portion of the adjusting wheel is exposed from the housing. A support base is fixed to the portion of the first threaded pole exposed from the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for setting the spacing of a free standing range relative to a floor includes a base component for contacting the floor, a threaded element, and a winding follower. The winding follower extends into the helical recess of the threaded element such that the winding follower travels progressively further along the helical recess of the threaded element. A blocking member engages the winding follower during travel of the winding follower along the helical recess of the threaded element to resist a disengagement movement.

Abstract: A motorcycle stand includes first and second legs pivotable relative to one another between a maximum spread configuration, an intermediate spread configuration, and a storage configuration; the legs being generally parallel to one another when at the storage configuration. The motorcycle stand includes a biased plunger operatively coupled to the first leg and a pin operatively extending from at least one of the first and second legs. The second leg includes a first cavity configured to receive the plunger when the first and second legs are at the intermediate spread configuration. The first and second legs are maintained at the intermediate spread configuration when the plunger is received in the first cavity. The pin includes a distal segment for insertion in a motorcycle axle, the distal segment being neither parallel nor perpendicular to the first and second legs.

Abstract: A foot assembly for a weighing scale comprises a base, a ring arranged in coaxial spaced relation to the base; and a plurality of deformable compensation beams projecting outwardly from a portion of the base so as to support the ring.

Abstract: An apparatus for setting the spacing of a free standing range relative to a floor includes a base component for contacting the floor, a threaded element, and a winding follower. The winding follower extends into the helical recess of the threaded element such that the winding follower travels progressively further along the helical recess of the threaded element. A blocking member engages the winding follower during travel of the winding follower along the helical recess of the threaded element to resist a disengagement movement.

Abstract: A self-leveling foot for an appliance of the type that includes a base to be seated on a floor; a rod affixed to the base and projecting upwardly therefrom; an elastic element having a lower end seated on the base and a tubular sleeve, slidably mounted and guided around the rod, and having a lower portion seated on the upper end of the elastic element and an upper portion to be mounted under a lower frame portion of the appliance, so as to apply on the base, through the elastic element, a respective portion of the appliance weight. The foot of the present invention may further comprise a dampening means mounted between the parts of rod and tubular sleeve, so as to exert a braking force against the relative axial movement between said parts.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an axial load between first and second planes with an axial dimension therebetween includes first, second, and third members. The first member has a planar face on one end engaging the first plane and has a spherical face on the other end. The second member has a spiraling face on one end and has a spherical face on another end. The spherical face engaging the spherical face of the first member so that the first and second spherical faces maintain substantial contact for transferring the axial load between the first and second planes whether the planes are parallel or non-parallel. The third member has a spiraling face on one end and has a planar face on another end. The planar face engages the second plane. The spiraling face engages the spiraling face of the second member. The axial dimension of the second and third members can be adjusted when at least one is rotated.

Abstract: A portable electronic device with projection function including a host, a projection module, a signal line, a first adjusting leg and a second adjusting leg is provided. The host has a chamber at its side. The projection module is for outputting an image light beam. The projection module is connected to the host through the signal line. The first adjusting leg is pivoted to the projection module. The second adjusting leg is pivoted to the projection module, wherein the first adjusting leg and the second adjusting leg can be stored into the chamber with the projection module after pivoting.

Abstract: A leveling system for household appliances comprises appliance feet which are arranged at the underside of the household appliance and which are adjustable in height at least partly by an actuation member and therefore make it possible to adjust the height of the household appliance and/or to adapt to unevenness in floors. According to the invention, the actuation member is a traction element and the appliance feet which are adjustable in height by the traction element have, in each instance, a cylindrical housing which is fastened to the underside of the household appliance and in which there is arranged a piston which carries the appliance foot plate, and the piston has a receptacle for the height-adjustable arrangement of the shaft of an appliance foot plate.

Abstract: A height-adjustable apparatus, including a chassis, an actuation unit, an adjustment unit, and an elastic unit, is disclosed. The chassis has a positioning unit and an opening. The actuation unit, movably disposed on the chassis, had a first hole and a first engagement part. The first hole accommodates the positioning unit. The adjustment unit passes through the opening and is movably disposed on the chassis. The adjustment unit has a plurality of second engagement parts. The elastic unit is disposed in the first hole and between the positioning unit and the actuation unit. When the actuation unit is actuated, the first engagement part disengages with the second engagement part to allow movement of adjustment unit. When the actuation unit is non-actuated, the elastic unit forces the first engagement part to engage with a selected second engagement part to lock the adjustment unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a supporting apparatus for a refrigerator capable of preventing a transfer of an inter-vibration between a refrigerator main body and an installation surface and of adjusting a height of the refrigerator more conveniently, by comprising: at least one or more lifting rods mounted on a lower surface of a refrigerator main body to be adjustable for a height thereof; an upper cap fixed to a lower end of the lifting rod and having an opened lower side; a lower cap movably inserted into the upper cap in an up and down direction; and a damping spring set between the upper cap and the lower cap, for performing a damping operation.

Abstract: An attitude adjustment system for supporting an object and allowing an adjustment of the attitude thereof. The system includes a distributor defining a distributor chamber therewithin. The distributor also has a distributor external surface. The distributor further defines a plurality of distributor apertures extending from the external surface to the distributor chamber. A valve is provided, at least in part, within the distributor chamber for selectively interconnecting the distributor apertures and isolating the distributor apertures from each other. The system further includes a plurality of supports for supporting the object. Each support includes a sleeve defining a support chamber therewithin, and having a support external surface. The sleeve further defines first and second sleeve apertures extending from the support external surface to the support chamber. Each support further includes a piston extending through, and obstructing the first sleeve aperture.

Abstract: A projector including a main body and a height adjuster in a bottom of the main body. The height adjuster includes a guide housing connected to the bottom of the main body; a front leg slidably accommodated in the guide housing; a spring between the guide housing and the front leg and providing elasticity to support a weight of the main body; and a stopper to prevent the front leg from separating from the guide housing.

Abstract: An improved self-adjusting furniture support includes a cam mechanism that limits the rotatability of the upper cover with respect to the central mounting bolt to provide for hand turning of the support both onto and off of a piece of furniture. A lower member or foot axially slides along the mounting bolt without rotating with respect thereto to provide adjustability of the height of the support without marring or rotatably scraping the floor or other surface on which it sets.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for use at an interface between a movable machine component and a stationary foundation includes a substantially planar foundation plate adapted for attachment to the foundation; and a plurality of slide-plate assemblies secured to the foundation plate, each slide-plate assembly comprising a mounting plate, a backing plate, and a low-friction pad overlying the backing plate, the plurality of slide-plate assemblies adapted to engage a footplate of the movable machine component.

Abstract: A stand device for use with objects such as musical instrument cases. The stand can be attached to an instrument case for supporting the instrument case in an upright position. The musical instrument may be stored within the case for protection against the elements or accidental damage. The stand may be placed in an extended position for supporting the musical instrument case, or the stand may be retracted to a compact configuration to facilitate transporting, storing and handling the stand. The stand may include a body that may be attachable to the instrument case through a pair of connectors and a brace member. The body may also have a pair of legs for providing additional stability to the stand. When the stand is retracted, the connectors, brace member and legs may be received within the body so as to be out of view.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus with a height adjusting apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes an adjusting apparatus and a housing. The adjusting apparatus has a connecting part, a leg, a push button, an elastic part, and a stopper. The connecting part connects with the housing and includes a groove and a rack. The leg is disposed movably within the groove to selectively support the electronic apparatus. The elastic part connects to the leg. The stopper engages with the rack to fix the length of the leg. The push button connects to the elastic part to adjust the length of the leg.

Abstract: An adjustable platform assembly for raising an appliance includes a platform with various spaced vertical leg members. Each of the leg members has a first mounting aperture for fixing an appliance to the platform, and a second mounting aperture for fixing an adjustable caster to the leg member. A consumer can adjust the platform assembly to a desired height by altering the height of the caster members. A decorative faceplate is provided which removably attaches to the front of the platform assembly to give the appliance a built-in look.

Abstract: A cutting stand for sheet goods is disclosed that includes supports, with each support including a foot, a lower upright joined to the foot and an angled upper support joined to the lower support. The cutting stand additionally includes a carriage joined to the supports, and sheet goods may be removably mounted on the carriage. The cutting stand also includes a guide movably joined to sheet goods, and the guide is adapted to be removable from the sheet goods.

Abstract: An adjustable platform assembly for raising an appliance includes a platform with various spaced vertical leg members. Each of the leg members has a first mounting aperture for fixing an appliance to the platform, and a second mounting aperture for fixing an adjustable caster to the leg member. A consumer can adjust the platform assembly to a desired height by altering the height of the caster members. A decorative faceplate is provided which removably attaches to the front of the platform assembly to give the appliance a built-in look.

Abstract: An adjustable-height stand that attaches to a device and allows for rough and fine adjustment of the height of the device. The stand has a screw rod, an adjusting mechanism, and a supporting mechanism. The supporting mechanism attaches to the device. The adjusting mechanism is connected to the supporting mechanism and the screw rod and has two states. In the fine adjustment state, the height is adjusted by turning the screw rod. In the rough adjustment state, the contact between the screw rod and the adjusting mechanism can be broken so that the supporting mechanism can slide up and down the length of the screw rod without turning the screw rod.

Abstract: The invention is a device, such as a chute or a conveyor belt, for receiving and transferring work pieces in a factory, mounted on a set of legs with lockable wheels at the bottom of each leg. Each leg is equipped with an hydraulic extension unit that is operated by air pressure. The air pressure is provided, for instance, from a machine, such as a press, that performs work on the work piece. Each leg is individually adjustable by the pneumatic extension unit, allowing the device atop the legs to be adjusted in height from the support surface, and maintained level or tilted from side to side or front to back. The wheels on the leg bottoms allow the device supported on the legs to easily move from one location to another on the factory floor. The legs may optionally be designed to fold up against the bottom of the supported device for ease of storage of the device.

Abstract: A support device that helps to anchor a treadmill in horizontal and upright positions. The support mechanism has two pads and two anchors that are separately attached to the frontal horizontal tubing and along the front of the frame. When the treadmill frame is placed horizontally in an operative mode, the pads provide close contact with the ground surface so that the entire device is stable and unmoving. An auxiliary support is also incorporated in the upper front so that when the treadmill is placed vertically in a folded state, the support anchors at the front of the frame can position the treadmill in an upright position firmly to prevent incidental free-fall to ensure greater safety.

Abstract: The height adjustment range of a levelling shoe with an annular support surface is increased by a device that includes a spacer ring having a first face and a second face. The first face has, at a radially inward location, an axially protruding annular projection. The second face has, at a radially inward location, a recess that is substantially complementary to the annular projection. There is also provided a slot that extends over the entire axial length of the spacer ring and projection and extends from an outside peripheral surface of the spacer ring to an inside peripheral surface of the projection.

Abstract: A two part, weight bearing shim adjustable in height. The shim comprises two generally triangular or wedge shaped members. A base member has a flat bottom surface and a stepped upper surface. A smaller member is placed in inverted relationship on the base member. The smaller member has a stepped lower surface cooperating with the stepped upper surface of the base member. The upper surface of the smaller member is parallel to the bottom surface of the base member after assembly. The base and smaller members are mutually keyed to prevent improper interfit during assembly. The base member has vertical voids or bores formed in its body. This construction promotes ability of the bottom surface to engage a rough or irregular environmental surface, and minimizes the amount of constituent material required for fabrication. Recycled plastic is a preferred constituent material.

Abstract: A machinery base for supporting woodworking, metalworking and other machinery and which may be configured to a predetermined shape and dimensions by providing beam members of a predetermined length to connect individual corner brackets that define the corners of the machinery base.

Abstract: The tilting angle adjusting device comprises a leg provided with a supporting portion, a guide portion with a guide groove and a supporting shaft a plurality of supporting grooves; an adjusting member including a lug and a supporting piece; and a first and a second compressive springs. In such a projector incorporating therein the inventive tilting angle adjusting device, the tilting angle is adjusted by the flanking prongs of the supporting piece of the adjusting member on the supporting grooves.

Abstract: Adjustable rear leveling systems for refrigerators and other appliances are described. In one embodiment, the leveling system includes a rear rail having notch embossed pads. Rail leveling units are mounted to the rear rail at the pads. Each rail leveling unit, in the one embodiment, includes a rail bracket which mounts to the rear rail. Each leveling unit also includes a leveling link and a link arm. The leveling link is rotatably secured to the rail bracket by a first pin, and a leveling roller is engaged to the leveling link by a second pin. A first end of the link arm extends through a keyed opening in the leveling link and a second end of the link arm has a threaded opening extending therethrough. An adjusting screw extends through an opening in a front rail of the appliance, and a threaded portion of the adjusting screw extends through, and into threaded engagement with, the threaded opening in the second end of the link arm.

Abstract: An assembly to mount an appliance on a floor includes a pair of openings in the appliance base, each surrounded by a helical thread. The thread includes a pair of downwardly projecting detents. A mount for each opening includes a head with a shaft extending from the top thereof and received in the opening. The shaft includes an external helical thread mating with the appliance base thread. The mount is made of plastic which cold flows sufficiently for the shaft thread to conform to the detents. An unbalance responsive mechanism includes a strap extending across the housing with a transverse pin adjacent each end. A mount for each end of the strap includes a head with a shaft extending from the top thereof. The distal end of the shaft includes transverse openings to receive an end portion of the strap and the corresponding transverse pin. Non-skid, insulating pads are bonded to the bottom of the heads.

Abstract: A support system for use in adjusting the incline of exercising equipment such as treadmills is disclosed. The system includes a pair of linked support legs pivotally mounted to one end of the equipment's frame. A length-adjustable gas spring is pivotedly associated with the linked support legs and the treadmill. Control means are provided to adjust the orientation of the spring, thereby controlling the elevation of the exercising equipment and hence its incline.

Abstract: A support system for use in adjusting the incline of exercising equipment such as treadmills is disclosed. The system includes a pair of linked support legs pivotally mounted to one end of the equipment's frame. A length-adjustable gas spring is pivotedly associated with the linked support legs and the treadmill. Control means are provided to adjust the orientation of the spring, thereby controlling the elevation of the exercising equipment and hence its incline.

Abstract: A floor lock system for supporting a surgery table having a patient support surface supported by a base member and defining a longitudinal axis. The system includes first and second primary lock members located on laterally opposite sides of the longitudinal axis for the base member. A third primary lock member is located generally along the longitudinal axis and the first and second secondary lock members are located on laterally opposite sides of the longitudinal axis. The primary lock members are actuated by first actuators for movement toward a floor surface with a first force and the secondary lock members are actuated by second actuators for movement toward the floor surface with a second force less than the first force.

Abstract: A concrete-embedded, machinery-anchoring floor system includes parallel, accurately-extruded steel rails each having a unique cross-sectional configuration. Vertical loading of the rails improves the load-bearing strength of the concrete, whether the loading is in tension or compression. Each rail includes a pair of spaced angularly-extending, outwardly and downwardly-projecting flanges. When a downward compressive load is applied through the rails from above, the load also applies downward and inward force vectors generally perpendicular to the angular flanges, compressing concrete therebetween. If tension is applied to a rail from a cantilevered load, the angular flanges are fulcrumed toward each other about their connecting joints with the rail, also compressing and strengthening concrete therebetween. The angular flanges are rounded at their distal edges to enable supporting and interconnecting reinforcing bars to be easily welded to the rounded edges, irrespective of the angle of the bars to the edges.

Abstract: A leveler for adjusting the height of a wheel above a floor. The leveler comprises a first wedge and a second wedge, each having a bottom surface, a sloped surface and a mating portion. The mating portion of each wedge has a bore extending at least partially therethrough. A mating device, such as a bolt, extends at least partially through the bores. Adjustment of the mating device allows the proximity of the sloped surfaces of the wedges to be adjusted.

Abstract: A support system for use in adjusting the incline of exercising equipment such as treadmills is disclosed. The system includes a pair of linked support legs pivotally mounted to one end of the equipment's frame. A length-adjustable gas spring is pivotedly associated with the linked support legs and the treadmill. Control means are provided to adjust the orientation of the spring, thereby controlling the elevation of the exercising equipment and hence its incline.