Bracket Patents (Class 248/674)
  • Publication number: 20130239943
    Abstract: A heater apparatus mounted on a tabletop using an existing hole in the tabletop, such as an umbrella hole, includes a clamp shaft shaped for insertion through the hole. A clamp plate extends generally radially from the clamp shaft. An energy supply line, such as an electrical cord or a fuel hose, extends from a heating unit above the tabletop through an axial bore in the clamp shaft to a location below or near the table for attachment to an external energy source such as an electrical outlet or a fuel tank. One or more clamp plates may be positioned on the clamp shaft to stabilize the heating apparatus by applying a clamping force against the tabletop. A clamp fastener may also be disposed on the clamp shaft for applying a clamping force against the table between the clamp plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: Charles Michael James
  • Patent number: 8533955
    Abstract: An apparatus for a universal bracket support including an L frame including a short arm coupled at a substantially right angle to a long arm with each having a plurality of spaced holes extending along each corresponding length; and a slider arm including an extension leg having a slide guide coupled on one end of the extension leg, wherein the slide guide includes a plurality of spaced holes and an opening sized to slide over and be secured to the L frame, and a shoe coupled via a pivot coupling to another end of the extension leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Pawan Agnihotri
  • Publication number: 20130228669
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis and a securing member. The chassis includes a side plate. A supporting flange extends from the side plate, and a first mounting structure is located on the side plate. The securing member, configured to secure a fan to the side plate, comprises a latch and a second mounting structure, which are resiliently deformable. The latch is engaged with the supporting flange, and the second mounting structure is engaged with the first mounting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: FU-MING LIU
  • Patent number: 8523136
    Abstract: An engine mount assembly is provided for mounting an engine to a vehicle frame. The engine mount assembly includes an elastomeric material snubber element having a generally elongated configuration with axial end faces and a coaxial bolt passage defined therethrough. A tubular sleeve has an inner shape sized for sliding receipt of the snubber element therein. The tubular sleeve has a longitudinal cross-sectional profile such that a bottom longitudinal cross-sectional portion of the tubular sleeve extends axially beyond the end faces of the snubber element and defines an enlarged attachment footprint for the tubular sleeve to a vehicle frame flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Dayalbhai R. Patel, Thomas Blake Tuttle, Suresh Padmanabh Pai
  • Publication number: 20130223910
    Abstract: A mounting system for an encoder is disclosed. The mounting system prevents rotation about the encoder shaft's axis of rotation. The mounting system allows translation in a plane perpendicular to the encoder shaft's axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Ron R. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20130216412
    Abstract: A fixing apparatus for a fan includes a bottom wall, and a fixing member for fixing the fan. The bottom wall forms two fixing portions and a block. The fixing member includes a plate defining a through hole, and a latch extending from a side of the board. The through hole includes a first hole and a second hole communicating with the first hole. The second hole is less than the first hole in size. A blocking piece perpendicularly extends up from a distal end of the latch. The fixing member is slidably mounted to the bottom wall, and the fixing portion extends through the first hole and then engages in the second hole. The blocking piece is blocked by a rear surface of the block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20130216374
    Abstract: A fixing apparatus for a fan includes a bottom wall, and a fixing member for fixing the fan. The bottom wall forms a fixing portion and defines a fixing hole. The fixing member includes a plate defining a through hole, and a latch extending from a side of the board. The through hole includes a first hole and a second hole communicating with the first hole. The second hole is less than the first hole in size. A projection is formed on a distal end of the latch. The fixing member is slidably mounted to the bottom wall, and the fixing portion extends through the first hole and then engages in the second hole. The projection is engaged in the fixing hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20130216411
    Abstract: A fixing apparatus for a fan includes a bottom wall, and a fixing member for fixing the fan. The bottom wall forms a fixing portion and a pin. The fixing member includes a plate defining a through hole, and a latch extending from a side of the board. The through hole includes a first hole and a second hole communicating with the first hole. The second hole is less than the first hole in size. A clamping portion is formed on the latch adjacent to a distal end of the latch. The fixing member is slidably mounted to the bottom wall, and the fixing portion extends through the first hole and then engages in the second hole. The pin is clamped by the clamping portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20130206958
    Abstract: A fixing device for fixing a fan includes a support and a number of fastening members. The fan includes a sidewall defining a number of fixing holes. The support includes a fixing plate defining a vent area and a number of slots located around the vent area. Each fastening member comprising an abutting portion detachably engaging in the corresponding slot, a stopping portion protruding from a first end of the abutting portion, and a latching portion extending out from a second end of the abutting portion opposite to the stopping portion. Each latching portion is latched into a corresponding one of the fixing hole of the fan, the stopping portion is abutted against an outer surface of the fixing plate distant from the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20130200249
    Abstract: A fixing assembly for a fan module is combined in a housing and includes at least one fixing base and at least one bottom pad. The fixing base has an accommodating space and a plurality of positioning portions in the accommodating space. The positioning portions are provided in pairs and symmetrical to each other. The locations of the positioning portions are designed for positioning various sizes of heat-dissipating fans. The bottom pad is configured to support the bottom of the fixing base. By this structure, various sizes of fan modules can be positioned in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: Chung-I Kuo, Chen-Tung Sun, Ta-Chih Chung
  • Patent number: 8499883
    Abstract: A first fastening portion (100) for fastening a cylinder block (20) and a bracket (50) to each other and a second fastening portion (200) for fastening a crank case (30) and the bracket (50) to each other are so provided as to have interposed therebetween a fastening bolt (40) for fastening the cylinder block (20) and the crank case (30) to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tatsuhiro Terada
  • Patent number: 8480039
    Abstract: A bracket is provided for fixing an electronic device therein. The bracket includes a main frame and a fixing member. The main frame has a connecting portion and two sideboards. The two sideboards are disposed to two ends of the connecting portion respectively and the two sideboards are disposed in parallel. A distance is kept between the two sideboards to accommodate the electronic device therein, and one of the two sideboards has a plurality of assembling holes. The fixing member is detachably mounted to the sideboard having the assembling holes. A plurality of connecting members are disposed to one side of the fixing member, for passing through the assembling holes respectively and being fixed on the electronic device, so as to fix the electronic device between the two sideboards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Wistron Corp.
    Inventor: Tzung-Wei Chang
  • Publication number: 20130168065
    Abstract: A fixing device for fixing a fan includes a support and a number of fastening members. The fan includes two opposite sidewalls each defining a number of fixing holes. The support includes a fixing plate defining a vent area and a number of slots located around the vent area. Each fastening member includes a sleeve member and an inserting member. The sleeve member is inserted into the corresponding slot of the fixing plate and extended through the corresponding fixing hole of one of the sidewalls of the fan. The inserting member is extended through the corresponding fixing hole of the other sidewall of the fan, to engage with the sleeve. A first block protrudes from the sleeve to abut against the fixing plate. A second block protrudes from the inserting pole to abut against the other sidewall of the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20130161476
    Abstract: A fixing apparatus includes a base, a fixing wall perpendicularly extending up from the base, and a fixing member. Two opposite slots are defined in the fixing wall. The fixing member includes a stop plate, and two arms perpendicularly extending from opposite ends of the stop plate to extend through the slots of the fixing wall. A number of poles protrude from inner surfaces of fixing wall and the stop plate, for engaging in corresponding latching holes of opposite ends of a fan. A number of protrusions spaced in a direction perpendicular to the stop plate are formed on each arm. When the fixing member is slid towards the fixing wall, two of the protrusions respectively extend through the slots and engage with a side of the fixing wall facing away from the stop plate, for sandwiching the fan between the stop plate and the fixing wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XIAO-FENG MA, LEI LIU
  • Publication number: 20130161477
    Abstract: A hoist pick up bar, which has its entire clamp system inside the footprint of the truss. A benefit of placing the hoist inside the truss allows designers to raise the truss structure itself higher since the hoist is no longer above it. In embodiments, the device has clamps that move out of the way so that the device can be lowered on to the truss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Production Resource Group L.L.C.
    Inventor: Production Resource Group L.L.C.
  • Publication number: 20130156597
    Abstract: A mounting mechanism is used to mount a fan to a chassis. The mounting mechanism includes parallel first and second guide rails fixed to the chassis, and a mounting bracket fixed to the fan. The fan is slidably sandwiched between the first and second guide rails. The mounting bracket comprises a securing tab detachably and selectively fixed to a position on the first guide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20130146555
    Abstract: A base support for mounting a hoisting apparatus over an opening. The base support comprises a plurality of elongated framing members coupled to each other in a closed polygonal arrangement sized and shaped to surround the opening. The polygonal arrangement has a plurality of corners where two of the framing members meet. The base support also comprises a hoisting apparatus bracket securable to at least one of the framing members and having a hoisting apparatus mounting assembly for mounting the hoisting apparatus thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: 9105-0732 QUEBEC INC.
    Inventors: Martin Dufour, Michael Parker, Denis Poissant
  • Publication number: 20130149168
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is used for detachably mounting a fan in a chassis. The chassis includes a sidewall defining a locking slot. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket fixing the fan, and a locking member sandwiched between the fan and the bracket. The bracket defines a through slot. The locking member includes a locking portion extending through the through slot of the bracket to engage in the locking slot of the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20130149138
    Abstract: A fastening apparatus for fastening a fan having two boards includes a bottom plate, four fastening bases, two fastening members, two receiving members, two locking members, and two elastic members. The fastening bases are fastened to the bottom plate. Each fastening base defines a through hole. Each fastening member includes a mounting pole extending through two mounting holes defined in one of the boards and then engaging in the through holes of two of the fastening bases. The receiving members engage with the fastening members. Each locking member is attached to the fastening member and the receiving member. Each locking member includes a fastening pole. The elastic members are sandwiched between the locking members and fastening members to make the fastening poles extend through the receiving members and the two mounting holes of the other board and then engage in the through holes of the remaining fastening bases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Patent number: 8453538
    Abstract: A cartridge bottom bracket is for a bicycle having a tubular shell with a bore. The bottom bracket includes a spindle having opposing ends and a sealed cartridge disposed within the shell bore and about a central portion of the spindle so as to define opposing free end portions of the spindle. The cartridge includes a pipe having opposing ends, two rolling contact bearings disposed within the pipe adjacent to a separate one of the pipe ends and rotatably coupling the spindle with the pipe, and a tubular spacer disposed about the spindle and extending between the two bearings so as to establish a spacing distance between the bearings. Further, two shaped caps are each mounted on a separate one of the free end portions of the spindle and are disposed axially against a separate one of the bearings to enclose the free end portion of the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Roberto Mola, Gianpiero Scaltriti, Riccardo Restivo, Alessandro Sansone
  • Publication number: 20130126698
    Abstract: A series fan assembling structure includes a first main body and a second main body. A first reception recess, a first engagement body, a first reception section and a second reception section are respectively disposed in four corners of one end of the first main body. A second reception recess, a second engagement body, a first raised body and a second raised body are respectively disposed in four corners of one end of the second main body. The first and second engagement bodies and the first and second raised bodies are respectively correspondingly latched and engaged with the first and second reception recesses and the first and second reception sections, whereby the series fan can be quickly assembled and the shake can be minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Guan-Chen Yin
  • Publication number: 20130128451
    Abstract: A mounting device secures a fan module to a chassis. The mounting device includes a bracket and a spring. The bracket includes a bottom plate and a vent plate substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate. The bottom plate defines a through hole. The spring is fixed on the bottom plate adjacent to the vent plate. The spring includes an elastic portion and a securing tab protruding through the through hole. The elastic portion can retract the securing tab into the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: PO-WEN CHIU, WEN-HU LU, ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Publication number: 20130115041
    Abstract: A method enabling a single worker to safely lift a cargo item without personal injury that weighs up to four hundred pounds from and onto a truck platform is provided, and includes providing a one-piece hoist support member, configured to support a portable hand-held hoist, having a vertical post, a short offset cantilever beam permanently affixed to an upper portion of the vertical post, and a receiver stem affixed to a lower portion of the vertical post, which enables mounting and supporting the lifting device upon the truck The result is the elimination of the need to employ a more complex device, such as a hydraulic cylinder, for raising and lowering a pivoting boom for moving the cargo item up and down. The simplicity of this arrangement also facilitates sharing one lightweight portable lifting device between two or more trucks, which can be easily carried out by a single worker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventors: Brett Taylor, Kevin Noble
  • Publication number: 20130115078
    Abstract: A retaining module secures a fan. The bracket receives the fan. The bracket includes a front wall. The front wall defines a vent. A retaining member includes a body, a number of locking portions, and two retaining portions. The body defines an opening to communicate with the vent of bracket. The locking portions extends through the front wall. The retaining portions are engaged with the front wall to attach the retaining member to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHUANG FU, XIAO-WEI XUE
  • Publication number: 20130108435
    Abstract: A mounting device includes a base board, two parallel fixing plates extending up from the base board, and a frame for receiving a fan. The fixing plates each define a first vent. Two clamping pieces extend from each fixing plate at opposite sides of the vent toward the other fixing plate. The frame is sandwiched between the clamping pieces and the fixing plates. The frame includes two sidewalls and two end walls. A blocking piece extends up from each sidewall to block the top of the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: HAI-QING ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20130075573
    Abstract: The present invention is a snow gun mounting apparatus to mount a snow gun that includes a snow gun holder with a pair of vertical protrusions with an aperture disposed on each vertical protrusion, a metal front leg with a pair of legs with the snow gun holder welded on front metal leg, a pair of ball wheels that are welded to the ends of the metal front leg and a rear support leg that extends from the back of the snow gun holder and the metal front leg. The apparatus also includes a plurality of adjustment apertures that are disposed on each rear support leg, a pair of friction brakes that are attached to each rear supports leg and a pair of powder stoppers that are attached to each rear supports leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Brian Marston
  • Patent number: 8403286
    Abstract: A three-dimensional printing device includes a top bracket, a side bracket, and a pivoting member. The top bracket includes a pair of sidewalls cooperatively defining a receiving space to receive an inkjet head. The side bracket includes a pair of sidewalls cooperatively defining a receiving space to receive the top bracket. The pivoting member includes a pair of sidewalls cooperatively defining a receiving space to receive an inkjet head. The pivoting member is rotatably mounted in the receiving space of the side bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hsing Cheng, Hsing-Yi Hu, Wuu-Jyi Lin
  • Publication number: 20130068922
    Abstract: A mounting device for fixing a fan includes a board, and a frame mounted to an end of the fan. The board defines a vent. Two L-shaped blocking pieces are formed on the board at opposite sides of the vent. The frame is sandwiched between the blocking pieces and the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: HAI-QING ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20130071215
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a backhoe boom lock for engaging a hook member of a boom in a transport position. The boom lock includes a pair of side members disposed parallel to one another along a substantially horizontal axis, each side member having a first end and a second end. A transverse member is coupled between the first end of the pair of side members, the transverse member is configured to engage the hook member in the transport position. The boom lock further includes a pivot point defined near the second end of the pair of side members, the pair of side members being pivotally coupled with respect to the pivot point such that the boom lock pivots about the pivot point. A flange is disposed between the second ends of the pair of side members and is further disposed outwardly from the pivot point at an angle with respect to the horizontal axis. The boom lock also includes a counterweight body integrally coupled to the second ends of the pair of side members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Naushad Maheboob Mujawar, Sandeep Dhotre, Kurtis L. Langner, Dennis A. Brimeyer
  • Publication number: 20130056612
    Abstract: A door lever set assembly for a patio door with non-standard center to center spacing between mounting holes includes a sub-plate adapted to be located on an outside surface of the patio door has a vertical slot near the top and bottom ends of the sub-plate, and two reinforcement blocks located between the sub-plate and the surface of the patio door where each reinforcement block has a hole aligned with a vertical slot. The reinforcement blocks slide toward or away from each other until the center to center spacing between the holes in the reinforcement blocks is the same as the center to center spacing between the mounting holes on the patio door to allow bolts to pass through the slots in the sub-plate, the holes in the reinforcement blocks and the mounting holes in the patio door. The sub-plate is adapted to be snap fit to different cover plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Qianyan Cheng
  • Publication number: 20130049276
    Abstract: A support stand for movable support of a power tool features the use of rollers to support a tool mount along an elongated track. The track features a cover arrangement disposed over the surfaces on which the rollers move so as to avoid sawdust or other debris from building up on the track and interfering with smooth rolling motion of the tool mount. The stand is assembled in a working position by attaching two stand sections end to end to form the track, and is also configured for arrangement into a collapsed condition in which the stand sections stack one atop the other for space efficient storage and convenient transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Kevin John Fregeau
  • Publication number: 20130037690
    Abstract: A supporting unit apparatus for an oil pump of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) may include the CVT disposed in a transmission housing, wherein an input shaft and a CVT case cover thereof may be disposed thereto, the oil pump which may be disposed in the transmission housing independent from the CVT and of which a rotating shaft and an oil pump case cover may be disposed thereto, a connecting member which engages the input shaft of the CVT and the rotating shaft of the oil pump for transmitting rotation of the input shaft to the rotating shaft, and a supporting unit which connects the CVT and the oil pump for preventing relative motion of the CVT and the oil pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicants: Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Hyun Ku LEE, Moosuk KIM, Kihyup KIM
  • Publication number: 20130026332
    Abstract: A device for fixing one or more fans includes a rack and a board pivotably mounted to the rack. The rack defines one or more vents. A number of protrusions protrude from the rack around the vent to locate one end of each fan; a pivoting blocking plate comes down onto the other end of the fan to hold it firmly in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LEI LIU
  • Publication number: 20130026333
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is used to position a fan in place and includes a base, a support arm extending up from the base, an angle adjusting member including a first rail rotatably coupled to the support arm, and a mounting member including a second rail slidably coupled to the first rail. The fan is fixed to an end of the second rail. The position of the fan is adjustable in respect of height and can also be adjusted to move closer to or away from a heat-generating component as required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd
    Inventor: ZE-YUN WU
  • Patent number: 8348220
    Abstract: A portable ceiling fan mounting assembly adapted for use on the exterior of a parked motorized recreational vehicle is disclosed. The assembly includes an arm to which the ceiling fan and bracket for the fan is mounted. The arm has an electrical plug disposed on one end that connects the ceiling fan assembly electrically to the available power in the recreational vehicle. A mounting plate is attached to the recreational vehicle wall which receives the arm and contains an electrical receptacle for receipt of the electrical plug. The device is thus easy to handle and install and is user friendly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Lee Carter
  • Patent number: 8348219
    Abstract: A machine with a holder for mounting a motor to the device, which may be a printer, includes a support structure, a motor including a drive shaft with a drive shaft axis aligned with an opening in the support structure, and a holder including a base portion positioned adjacent to the motor, a first spring tab integrally formed with the base portion and operably contacting the motor to bias the motor toward the support structure, and a first latch arm integrally formed with the base portion and coupled with the support structure, the first latch arm resiliently deformed by the support structure in a direction away from the drive shaft axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jamie Kelso, David Martenson
  • Patent number: 8342477
    Abstract: A clam-shell bracket for defining a mounting flange on a structural member, such as a hydroformed vehicle cross-member or frame rail, includes a lower body featuring an integrated locating feature with which to preposition the bracket on the structural member, and permanently-attached male threaded fasteners with which to thereafter secure the bracket to the structural member. The bracket further includes a hinged upper body having slotted bolt holes through which the lower body's fasteners may freely pass as the upper body is pivoted into the assembled position, thereby reducing the time required for bracket installation. The use of fasteners on the both the hinged end and opposite end of the lower clamp body provides an improved clamping force about the structural member, while the improved clamping force cooperates with the mating locating features of the bracket and the structural member to improve the lateral applied load transfer therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Charles H. Kneshtel, Jr., Mark S. Marek, Jerome Herman, John A. Dzvowik, David Dominic, Jr., Adrian J. Purvis
  • Publication number: 20120317769
    Abstract: A method for converting the drive side of a vehicle. The method includes the step of mounting the steering box at (i) a horizontal angle of between 5 and 25 degrees and (ii) a vertical angle of 15 to 35 degrees relative to the straight portion of the vehicle chassis rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Darren Trevor WAUGH, Warwick John DRENTH
  • Publication number: 20120318597
    Abstract: A stow plate is provided for supporting a winch having a pair of drum supports, at least one tie rod extending between the pair of drum supports, a drum rotatably supported between the pair of drum supports and a motor for rotatably driving the drum. The stow plate includes a plate having at least one hook extending from a surface of the plate. At least one mounting flange extends from the plate at a spaced location from the hook, wherein the hook is adapted to be engageable with the at least one tie rod of the winch and the at least one mounting flange includes a first aperture adapted to be aligned with a second aperture associated with at least one of the pair of drum supports. A mounting pin is adapted to be removably received in the first and second apertures for securing the winch to the stow plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Bryan Yoder
  • Publication number: 20120316685
    Abstract: Gimbal system, including method and apparatus, for mounting a gimbal apparatus to a support platform with a mount assembly. The mount assembly may include first and second bar assemblies that are rotationally coupled to each other by a pair of gears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel PETTERSSON
  • Publication number: 20120312954
    Abstract: A system for mounting a catalytic converter of an exhaust system to an internal combustion engine includes a bracket adapted to fix the catalytic converter to the engine. A strap is adapted to circumferentially extend about a portion of the catalytic converter and clamp the catalytic converter to the bracket. The bracket includes a seat, a mounting pad and a compliant portion interconnecting the seat and the mounting pad. The seat supports a portion of the catalytic converter opposite the strap. The compliant portion includes a slot extending adjacent to the seat to reduce the stiffness of the bracket and allow the bracket to deflect during thermal expansion of the catalytic converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Troy P. Rodecker, Jason R. Porter
  • Publication number: 20120305743
    Abstract: A fan bracket assembly for supporting a fan assembly from a slanted surface. The fan bracket assembly includes a main body having a peripheral section, an open area sized to hold wiring of the fan assembly and an extension. The fan bracket is affixed to a slanted surface. The fan bracket assembly includes a detachable mounting ball sized and shaped to fit and be retained within the peripheral section. The mounting ball has a surface area extending beyond a horizontal reference line bisecting the mounting ball and a slot extending beyond the horizontal reference line. The extension is positioned within the slot to rotationally restrain the mounting ball. The bracket assembly also includes a down rod attached to the mounting ball for supporting the fan assembly. When the fan assembly is hung from the down rod, the extension remains within the slot to rotationally restrain the mounting ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Jack R. Kerr, JR., Fran Hurley
  • Publication number: 20120298835
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (20) for installing and/or removing a pre-cooler (16) of an aircraft engine (10). Said device comprises, in a position of use, a mounting flange (22) supported in use by a pylon of an aircraft, at least a floor (68) supporting a pair of guiding arms (24), a ramp (26), a basket (32) for receiving said cooler (16) and adjustable support means (30) of said cooler for removing or mounting said cooler on pylon (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Mathieu Noel, Thomas Widemann
  • Publication number: 20120292480
    Abstract: A carriage device for attaching a scooter to a handle of a pushchair, the carriage device including a body portion and releasable fastening means including a strap extending along at least a proportion of the body portion adapted to releasably fasten the body portion to the pushchair handle, and a curved support portion for securing and supporting a handle of a scooter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Claire BURLEY
  • Publication number: 20120286131
    Abstract: A suspension system for the attachment of a multiple bladed fan, connected beneath the roof of a canopy-styled tent or other overhead structure. The system's bracket is comprised of multiple arms that universally grip the frame of the said canopy-styled tent or overhead structure. Suspension is not limited to a fan, but also other embodiments, each powered by a plug or battery. The bracket is manufactured in polymer or like material. The system's fan blades are comprised of foam, rubber, or other soft matter. The suspension system allows the fan or other attached embodiment's height to be manipulated by a process further shown in this application. The system further includes embodiments for lighting, heating, or the mounting of additional embodiments. The suspension system and its embodiments are portable and may be broken down into a self-contained bag or case for easy transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: FRANK STEELE ARNOLD, III
  • Publication number: 20120286130
    Abstract: A cable management apparatus used in an electronic device is disclosed. The cable management apparatus includes a cable holder, and the cable holder includes a belt; a latching portion; and an installing portion including an elastic neck portion and an elastic head portion extending from the elastic neck portion. The latching portion is connected between the belt and the installing portion, and the belt is bent to engage with the latching portion and adapted to fasten a plurality of cables. The elastic head portion is adapted to be inserted out of a hole defined in a mounting frame and engaged with edges of the hole, and the elastic neck portion is adapted to be received in the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHIN-WEN YEH, YANG XIAO, CHENG YUAN
  • Publication number: 20120279064
    Abstract: An engine mounting arrangement is provided for supporting a gas turbine engine. The mounting arrangement comprises a module adaptor mounted to an overhead or a ground based carrier for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis. The module adaptor extends horizontally from a base to an axially-opposed distal end having a first mounting interface configured for attachment to a module of the engine. The module adaptor holds the engine by the module to which it is attached and with the other engine modules projecting in a cantilever fashion from the supported module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Gregory REINHARDT, Joseph Swiderski, Douglas Pollock, Réal Barrette, Stéphane Mongeau
  • Patent number: 8302740
    Abstract: A single support device (30) is adapted to support and secure a machine (34) at least one sheave (38) and a plurality of termination members (44, 46). The single support device (30) is conveniently installed within a hoistway (26) or within a machine room (90). The machine (34) and sheave (38) may be premounted to the support device (30) and the entire assembly can be lowered into position by crane (300).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Otis Elevator Company
    Inventors: Bruce P. Swaybill, Bruce St. Pierre, Leandre Adifon, Barry Graham Blackaby
  • Publication number: 20120273648
    Abstract: An improved aftertreatment support assembly is disclosed. The support assembly includes a mounting plate that may be adapted to be affixed above an engine, and may be used to support engine exhaust aftertreatment components, including particulate filters and catalytic converters. The mounting plate may include front and rear isolation mounts, and each mount may incorporate an elastomeric vibration absorbing bushing. The mounting plate may be attached to either or both of an engine block or flywheel housing by means of brackets, each of which may be affixed to one of the mounts. In one disclosed embodiment, the mounting plate and brackets may be formed of stamped metal components, and at least one pair of the mounts may share a common bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Roy L. Maske, Jason W. Muir
  • Patent number: 8292252
    Abstract: In a support for a turbine, which turbine has an outer casing which is split into an upper section (11) and a lower section (12) in a horizontal parting plane, in which upper section (11) and lower section (12) are screwed to each other on a horizontal flange (13; 13a, 13b) which lies in the parting plane, the support includes a multiplicity of essentially vertical supports (31) which by an upper end act on the outer casing (18) and by the lower end are supported on a foundation. With such a support, optimum points of application on the outer casing are achieved with the threaded flange connection without limitations by one or more of the supports (31) acting by the upper end on the horizontal flange (13; 13a, 13b) and being part of the horizontal threaded flange connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: ALSTOM Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Armin Busekros, Pascal Prehm, Miroslav Cindric, Dominic Bürgi