Abstract: An article of manufacture includes a first member configured to be attached to a first support structure, a second member configured to be attached to the first member, and an externally threaded dowel configured to engage an internally threaded hole in the second member. The externally threaded member is also configured to contact the first member. Rotation of the externally threaded dowel adjusts a distance spanned by the first member and second member.

Abstract: A micro-machining tool is disclosed herein. It includes a micro-moving platform, a supporting device to support the micro-moving platform, an anti-rotation device embedded in a bar for preventing the supporting device from rotating, and a fixing device for fixing the supporting device for limiting its rotation as the bar is moving.

Abstract: The invention is a mounting system for a vibrational element. The vibrational element has a longitudinal axis, an outer surface and an axial displacement node. The mounting system includes an isolation member which has an isolation surface, an isolating body, and an engaging portion. The engaging portion is immovably secured to the isolation member and extends radially inward from the isolation body at a point radially opposite the isolation surface. The engaging portion is disposed so as to engage the outer surface of the vibrational element. Radial displacements of the vibration element are substantially decoupled from the isolation surface through the engaging portion.

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 vehicle fuel tank assembly includes a fuel tank having a fuel pump receiving opening, a fuel pump, a mounting ring, at least one attachment member (a clip) and a fuel pump cover. The fuel pump is disposed in the fuel pump receiving opening such that a portion of the fuel pump is exposed. The mounting ring secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank. The at least one attachment member has a ring attachment portion connected to the mounting ring and a cover attachment portion. The fuel pump cover is connected to the cover attachment portion of the attachment member to substantially cover at least the exposed portion of the fuel pump.

Abstract: An adapter for rapid attachment and removal of a flanged motor on a power driven appliance. A bracket attaches to the appliance and cooperatively receives the motor flange. Pins incorporating clips or expanding projections then secure the motor to the appliance. A shaft-to-shaft connector is then secured in place on the shafts, thus coupling the motor output shaft and appliance power input shaft. The connector may include pins inserted through aligned bores in the connector and the shafts. In a preferred embodiment, the connector may comprise mating forward and rear components sandwiching a resilient member therebetween, which arrangement accommodates minor angular and parallel misalignment. In other alternative embodiments, the connector comprises a splined collar slidable over splined output and input shafts, and a clutch and drum arrangement. For belt driven appliances, the motor output shaft terminates in a pulley, or is coupled to a shaft having a pulley and attached to the appliance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a labeling machine for receptacles comprising a labeling unit which is disposed on a compound slide comprising an upper carriage part and a lower carriage part. The upper carriage part is connected with parallel rods which extend through slide bushings on the lower carriage part. The upper carriage part is linked to a pivotable lever being limited in its pivoting path by an adjustable stop.

Abstract: An improved housing for a computer terminal display monitor is disclosed. The housing is of unibody type construction and is swivel mounted to the logic printed circuit board base by a T shaped hold-down member. Electrical connections pass from the printed circuit board base into the housing through a chamber within the T shaped hold-down member. Both the monitor printed circuit board and the power printed circuit board are contained within the same housing as the cathode ray tube.

Abstract: A stationary robotic base carries a movable robotic platform and supports a pair of vertical striker plates spaced apart by a central, elastomeric block. The striker plates are confined within a compartment of the stationary base, and extend upward into a pathway defined by a lug depending from the moving platform. The lug contacts the top portion of a given striker plate and, as the plate is struck, it tends to pivot about its bottom edge toward the other plate, compressing the elastomeric block, while the other plate is held from moving away from the block. The assembly is bidirectional, with each striker plate being yieldable toward the other as it is encountered by the moving lug.