Bracket Patents (Class 248/674)
  • Publication number: 20120261543
    Abstract: A structure for mounting a transmission to a vehicle body may include a transmission mounting bracket coupled both to a transmission casing of the transmission and to a rear cover coupled to the transmission casing, wherein the transmission mounting bracket may be coupled to an insulator, and the insulator may be mounted to the vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicants: Kia Motors Corp., Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Hyun Ku Lee, Min Sung Baik, Moo Suk Kim, Kyoung Wook Kim
  • Publication number: 20120256075
    Abstract: A cradle mount assembly for use in vehicle is provided including at least two inserts having at least two rate plates connected to each respective insert. The rate plates connected to the inserts by means of a connection or structural portion. A mold provided to mold plastic, polymer or other suitable material around the at least one insert and the at least one rate plate. The mold having structure capable of accepting the connection or structural portion connecting the at least one rate plate to the at least one insert. A method is further provided for the molding process including the steps of connecting the at least one insert and the at least one rate plate to the mold by means of the connection or structural portion. The mold is then formed around the at least one insert and the at least one rate plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Trelleborg Automotive USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Jon Grassmid, Troy Molesworth
  • Patent number: 8267369
    Abstract: A fan-fixing device for fixing a fan on an installation panel which has a plurality of holes includes a body, a driving part and an elastic assembly. The body has a fixing portion for fixing the fan, at least one track is formed on a side thereof, and at least one first combined part is disposed on an opposite side thereof, wherein the combined part penetrates at least one of the holes. The driving part slidably disposed on the track. The driving part further has at least one second combined part, which penetrates at least another one of the holes. The elastic assembly is arranged between the body and the driving part. As a result, the first combined part and the second combined part can be fixed in the holes via force pushing the driving part, and can be departed from the holes via releasing the force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Cooler Master Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Miao-Hung Ling
  • Publication number: 20120228465
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket fixed in a chassis, and a number of base members respectively attached to a number of fans of different sizes. The base members are mounted to the mounting bracket at selected positions of the mounting bracket. Each of the base members defines a number of groups of mounting holes, thereby allowing mounting of different sized fans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD .
    Inventor: LEI LIU
  • Publication number: 20120222655
    Abstract: A fuel supply system for a vehicle includes a fuel pump module with a fuel pump module flange at a surface thereof. A lock ring is removably secured to the fuel pump module flange and to a fuel tank for retaining the fuel pump module to the fuel tank. An extension member is secured to the lock ring and extends a distance from the fuel pump module. A fuel pump controller is in communication with the vehicle and the fuel pump module for relaying signals therebetween. The fuel pump controller is fixedly secured to the extension member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicants: DENSO CORPORATION, DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Patrick Powell
  • Publication number: 20120193507
    Abstract: A smoke ejector hanger is disclosed herein. The hanger includes a flexible pad. Hook and loop fastening means are affixed to the flexible pad for selectively retaining the flexible pad in the form of a tube. A pair of straps is affixed at the midpoints thereof to the flexible pad such that each of the straps has a pair of free ends extending outwardly from the flexible pad. One of a number of releasable fasteners is affixed to each of the free ends. Each of the releasable fasteners has a snap catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: David R. Weddle
  • Patent number: 8225714
    Abstract: There is described a numbering system for carrying out numbering in a printing press comprising a numbering cylinder, a rotatable shaft defining a rotation axis, at least one supporting disc mounted on the rotatable shaft for rotation therewith, the supporting disc comprising a peripheral mounting ring for mounting of at least one numbering device (1.06; 2.06) on a periphery of the supporting disc, which numbering device (1.06; 2.06) is secured to the peripheral mounting ring (1.43) by means of a clamping mechanism. The peripheral mounting ring (1.43) has a T-shaped cross-section defining a pair of annular mounting grooves (1.43a, 1.43b) on each side of the peripheral mounting ring (1.43). The numbering device (1.06; 2.06) comprises clamping elements (1.50; 2.50) on each side of the numbering device (1.06; 2.06) which are adapted to cooperate with the annular mounting grooves (1.43a, 1.43b) for securing the numbering device (1.06; 2.06) onto the peripheral mounting ring (1.43). The clamping elements (1.50; 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: KBA-Giori S.A.
    Inventors: Alain Wursch, Antoine Merminod
  • Publication number: 20120181415
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (30) for mounting a projector (2) to an overhead projector support, comprising: a. a first mount portion (6) including a first pivot means (20) and a first fixing means (24); b. a second mount portion (8) including a second pivot means (18) for cooperating with the first pivot means and a second fixing means (26) for cooperating with the first fixing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: PROMETHEAN HOUSE
    Inventors: David Woodcock, Howard Gallimore
  • Publication number: 20120168602
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a fan includes an accommodating member, a bracket rotatably received in the accommodating member, a latching tab contractively exposed through the bracket, and a torsion spring. The accommodating member defines a latching hole for the latching tab. The torsion spring is connected between the accommodating member and the bracket. The fan is mounted to and received in the bracket. When the bracket is rotated to a predetermined position in the accomodating member, the latching tab is latched in the latching hole, and the torsion spring is deformed, these two elements operate to absorb and nullify any vibration from the working fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: HUAN-CHIN WANG
  • Publication number: 20120167695
    Abstract: A method of determining when a component exceeds a predetermined stress level that is less than a fatigue failure level for the component comprising providing a braze joint in a high stress area of a target component, the braze joint designed to accommodate stress/strain up to the predetermined threshold level; measuring strain at the braze joint; observing a shift in strain indicative of a failed brazed joint; utilizing information obtained to repair, replace or set a remaining service life for the target component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Zachary John SNIDER
  • Publication number: 20120162915
    Abstract: A fan fixing device for fixing fan units includes two parallel first sidewalls, two parallel second sidewalls, and a number of fixing members. Each first sidewall defines a number of vent ports and includes a vertical plate, a lower plate, and an L-shaped engagement member. The lower plate and the engagement member are positioned at opposite sides of the vertical plate. The second sidewalls are connected between the first sidewalls. The second sidewalls and the first sidewalls cooperatively form a receiving room. The fixing members engage with between the engagement members of the first sidewalls, the fixing member is configured for securing the fan units to the two first sidewalls in the receiving room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XIN-HU GONG, SI-WEN SHU
  • Publication number: 20120153118
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a mounting plate for fixing a machine base. The mounting plate comprises a slot in a second region, said slot comprising a first narrow section and a broad section for enclosing the machine base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMUELLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Robert Maier, Hubert Schaub, Florian Nobis
  • Publication number: 20120152643
    Abstract: The present invention is suitable for a muffler mounting structure of a vehicle, particularly to a straddle-type four-wheeled vehicle. The muffler mounting structure is provided with a muffler, at least one muffler mounting portion provided in a body frame, the muffler mounting portion having a mounting hole, at least one mounted bracket provided in an upper part of the muffler and disposed on an upper surface of the muffler mounting portion, the mounted bracket having a fixing member insertion hole passing in the up and down direction, and at least one fixing member inserted into the fixing member insertion hole from the upper side and fixed to the mounting hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Yoshihiko Orihashi, Masashi Fukuuchi, Atsushi Eto, Ryosuke Masuike, Tamotsu Hatada
  • Publication number: 20120145877
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a fan includes a mounting frame adapted to mount the fan, a chassis, a handle, and a positioning assembly. The chassis comprises a side plate. The handle is rotatably attached to the mounting frame and defines a slot. The positioning assembly is mounted to the side plate and comprises a mounting post and two limiting boards. The mounting frame is mounted between the two limiting boards. The mounting post is located between the two limiting boards and engaged in the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    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: 20120145980
    Abstract: A winch mounting bracket for attaching to a vehicle has coupling points arranged and adapted for engagement with corresponding anchor points on the vehicle to secure releasably the winch unit to the vehicle. The coupling points include a sleeve and a pair of latch pins. The sleeve is positioned between the latch pins and arranged to engage a pin or hook on the vehicle. The pins are slidable to engage holes in the vehicle and are biased to a latching position to maintain engagement with the holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Gary Harrison
  • Publication number: 20120132783
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for a motor, including a hoop structure and a plurality of mounting feet. The hoop structure includes a wall surface. The wall surface of the hoop structure includes the mounting feet formed by punching the wall surface of the hoop structure so that a plurality of grooves close to the mounting feet is produced on the wall surface of the hoop structure, and one end of each mounting foot is coupled to the wall surface of the hoop structure. The mounting bracket for a motor of the invention has a simple structure, low cost, and reliable connection and requires less material compared to conventional mounting brackets. The mounting bracket is suitable for different types of motors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: ZHONGSHAN BROAD-OCEAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hongyu JIA
  • Publication number: 20120126091
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for suspending an oscillating load, particularly for an exhaust gas system of a motor vehicle, having an elastomer body sealed in a ring shape and comprising two receptacle openings located opposite one another for accommodating one longitudinal suspension bolt each along a longitudinal axis of each receptacle opening, wherein the elastomer body is designed to deform elastically in the event of oscillations introduced via the receptacle openings. According to the invention at least one of the receptacle openings is designed with at least one section that broadens relative to the longitudinal axis towards the end of the receptacle opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: SGF SUEDDEUTSCHE GELENKSCHEIBENFABRIK GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Kleindorfer, Klaus Steinmaier, Alexander Latz
  • Publication number: 20120119059
    Abstract: A modular a bracket which forms a cavity such that the bracket surrounds and supports an actuator. In one embodiment, the bracket is made of multiple pieces and also connects together without the use of fasteners. The pieces are connected together through the use of several attachment features, with a portion of each of the attachment features integrally formed as part of each half. The bracket also includes a plurality of alignment features integrally formed as part of the bracket. The alignment features support and properly position the actuator within the cavity. The design of the bracket reduces and simplifies design and tooling, and also has minimal components and fasteners, which also simplifies and reduces labor time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Crane, Thomas Cobb, Anthony J. Povinelli, James J. Kowalski, Steven R. Roddy
  • Publication number: 20120121444
    Abstract: A compression control unit for a compression device includes a mount on the back of a housing for mounting the compression control unit on a bed unit. The mount includes a securing portion spaced from a back of the housing and lying in a plane generally opposing the back of the housing. The securing portion partially defines a channel for receiving a part of the bed unit to secure the compression control unit to the bed unit. Spaced apart wing portions extend generally upward and laterally outward relative to the securing portion. The wing portions are configured so that fluid tubing secured to an outlet of the compression control unit can be wrapped around the wing portions when the compression control unit is mounted on the bed unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Kelly M. Anderson, David Rork Swisher, James G. Hanlon
  • Publication number: 20120110911
    Abstract: A door operating system for open and closing a door. The door operating system including a control unit for providing a signal indicative of whether the door is to be moved to an open or closed position. A motor mounting assembly is coupled to the control unit. The motor mounting assembly includes a motor operatively coupled to the control unit. The motor mount assembly further includes a primary chassis having a drive gear assembly coupled to the door and the motor and a secondary chassis isolated from vibrations with the primary chassis, the secondary chassis configured to mount to the motor assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Liu Heng, Yi Cheng Hsiung, Te San Liu
  • Publication number: 20120112036
    Abstract: Disclosed are various wedges that may be used in a restrainer bracket of a jet pump assembly. The jet pump assembly may include a restrainer bracket having an upper bracket and a lower bracket connected to an inlet mixer. A wedge may be provided between the upper bracket and the lower bracket and a wedge rod may pass through a slotted hole of the wedge. Ends of the wedge rod may be attached to the upper and lower brackets. The restrainer bracket may further include a yolk-like member which surrounds the inlet mixer and is connected to a riser pipe. The wedge may include an inclined surface which is configured to engage with a restrainer bracket pad of the yolk-like member. The wedges may further include inner curved surfaces which contact the wedge rod and the inner curved surfaces may be part of an insert that may be inserted in the wedge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Robin D. Sprague, Michael S. DeFilippis
  • Publication number: 20120110990
    Abstract: A mounting unit (2) for fastening an injection member to an exhaust gas tract has a retaining region (12) for receiving the injection member, and an edge region (28). At least one opening (30) for receiving a fastening element is provided in the edge region (28). The mounting unit (2) is designed in such a manner that there is an air gap (13) between the fastening element and the retaining region (12) when the mounting unit (2) is fastened to the exhaust gas tract by the fastening element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Stein, Arnad Beganovic, Ralf Gragen, Jens Benitsch
  • Publication number: 20120102719
    Abstract: An interface device for attaching mobile equipment (1) to an aircraft structure (5) comprises at least an attachment arm (6) and is subject to traction along a main axis of said equipment. The interface device comprises at least one fitting (2) secured to the structure (5), the fitting (2) and the attachment arm (6) having attachment means that coordinate together to offset the tensile stress and that comprise: means to hook a first end of the arm (7) to a first end of the fitting (8), a locking device (9) that coordinates with the hooking means to lock the first end of the arm (7) to said first end of the fitting (8), attachment means to attach a second end of the arm (10) to a second end of the fitting (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Christophe Mialhe, Nicolas Grosseau
  • Patent number: 8167262
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates mounting assemblies for a vehicle DC-to-DC power converter. The mounting assemblies can include a bracket having a first end configured to be fastened to a DC-to-DC power converter housing and a second end configured to be fastened to a vehicle structural member. The mounting assemblies can be utilized in hybrid, fuel cell and/or electric vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Roger DeDona, William Damianov
  • Publication number: 20120085884
    Abstract: The Adjustable Pintle Mount Adapter Bracket is a device capable of attaching a pintle and a weight distribution shank at varying heights. The pintle and weight distribution shank are attached on opposite sides of the bracket. The unique adjustability of the design is accomplished through a series of holes and easily removable pins which thread through the holes in the bracket and the weight distribution shank. The invention comprises of a series of components which are combined through welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: James A. ECKHART, Victor H. Grande
  • Patent number: 8149595
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket, a first circuit board, a securing member, and a second circuit board. The bracket includes a first sidewall, and an end wall perpendicularly extending from a front end of the first sidewall, for fixing a stop plate of a first expansion card. The first circuit board is mounted to the first sidewall of the bracket adjacent to the end wall. A first expansion slot is installed on the first circuit board for engaging with the first expansion card. The securing member is detachably mounted to the first sidewall behind the first circuit board and away from the end wall, for fixing a stop plate of a second expansion card. The second circuit board is detachably mounted to the first sidewall adjacent to the securing member. A second expansion slot is installed on the second circuit board for engaging with the second expansion card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Yi Wu, Xiao-Zhu Chen
  • Publication number: 20120070229
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for supporting the hull of a vessel. The apparatus includes two support members (11, 12) that are adapted to cooperate, each support member having an inclined surface (13) and an engagement means (16) for cooperation with a complementary engagement means on the other support member, such that when the two support members are engaged with each other, a support for the hull of a vessel is formed from surfaces of the support members that incline towards each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Martin Walter lawn
  • Publication number: 20120068042
    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: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Lee Carter
  • Publication number: 20120013055
    Abstract: Apparatus for inducing flow in a molten material comprises a refractory lined vessel (10) for containing a molten material with an aperture (35, FIG. 3) in the refractory lining. A mounting plate (40, FIG. 4) of non-magnetic material is removably mounted to the vessel over the aperture and an electromagnetic induction unit (14) is mounted adjacent an exterior face of the mounting plate. A cooling system is provided for cooling the mounting plate. The mounting plate may have vanes (72, FIG. 6) on an outer surface to define cooling channels (74, FIG. 6) through which a cooling fluid can flow. The vanes may follow a non-linear path and the cooling fluid may be air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: SOLIOS THERMAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Graham John Guest
  • Publication number: 20120012733
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a vertically oriented exhaust system component includes a base member mountable to a vehicle frame with a plurality of upstanding rods fixed to the bas member. At least one clamping band is interconnected with the plurality of rods and can be clamped onto an exhaust component. The arrangement is advantageous for heavy components such as SCR catalyst bodies and diesel particulate filters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Nalson Fowler, Robert Renie Brewer
  • Publication number: 20120006968
    Abstract: A valve tester suspension assembly for allowing one person to perform the tasks necessary to test underground valves includes an articulated arm attached to a mobile base such as a vehicle. The articulated arm may be biased such that the biasing assists in supporting the weight of a rotating assembly positioned at a distal end of the articulated arm. The articulated arm is pivoted to permit positioning of the rotating device in a substantially horizontal orientation at a desired position within a three dimensional space adjacent to the base to which the articulated arm is attached. A method of use is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: LYNDON J. HURLEY
  • Publication number: 20120007457
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for an electrical motor having two mounting interfaces at different distances from the bottom surface to be used in combination with two stator frames of different sizes. A method for obtaining equal shaft heights for electrical motors having stator frames of different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Ake Andersson, Gustav Borg
  • Publication number: 20120006967
    Abstract: A pistol supporting device having a base and a support post. The base is shaped to be disposed between a mattress and a box spring so that the base is maintained in a generally horizontal orientation. The support post is constructed of a material that is softer than the material of the bore of a pistol and is preferably formed of a carbon fiber material. The support post is attached to the base and extends in a direction that crosses, but is not perpendicular to, a plane associated with the base. The support post is constructed to be received in a bore of a pistol and oriented to align a grip of the pistol with a palm of a prone user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: David L. Bonk
  • Publication number: 20120006969
    Abstract: An exemplary elevator machine frame includes a plurality of support surfaces configured to support at least one of a motor or a brake. A plurality of arms between the support surfaces maintain a desired alignment of support surfaces. At least one of the arms has a first cross section taken transverse to a longitudinal direction along a length of the arm at a first longitudinal location on the arm. That same arm has a second, different cross section at a second, different longitudinal location on the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: James L. Hubbard, Stephen R. Nichols, Bruce W. Horne, Zbigniew Piech, Arthur Blanc
  • Patent number: 8083175
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a loading fitting includes at least one of an I, a T, and a J shaped cross-section having a flange attached to at least one supporting structure. In another embodiment, a method is disclosed for attaching a loading fitting to at least one supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Richard L. Stark, Gerfried R. Achtner
  • Publication number: 20110290980
    Abstract: A composite encapsulated engine mount includes a rubber bushing having a metal shell received around the bushing. A plastic bracket having a cavity receives the bushing and shell therein. An associated method of forming the mount assembly includes inserting a bushing into a mold, introducing a moldable material into the mold around at least a portion of the bushing to form a bracket, and curing the bracket about the bushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Jeff Bradshaw
  • Publication number: 20110285228
    Abstract: There is provided a holding structure to hold a vibration motor on a circuit board with a sufficient holding strength using an inexpensive and simple means such as caulking and bonding and a vibration motor held on a circuit board using the holding structure. The holding structure having a holder clamps a vibration motor body having an eccentric weight at an end of the rotation shaft around the outer periphery from the outside and supports the vibration motor at the lower part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Minebea Motor Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Mikio UMEHARA, Kazuaki SATO, Daichi KADOWAKI
  • Publication number: 20110287674
    Abstract: A propulsion device is disclosed for propelling a floating watercraft. In at least one embodiment, the propulsion device includes a flexible fluke that is pivotal about a substantially horizontal fluke pivot axis, and at least one device for transmitting an oscillatory motion about the fluke pivot axis to the fluke. The propulsion device may be reconfigured between two or more modes or combinations of modes, for example: a manual power mode, in which a hand-lever is mechanically engaged with the fluke for transmitting an oscillatory, propulsive motion to the fluke by way of a reciprocating movement of the hand-lever; a motor-powered mode, in which a motor is mechanically engaged with the fluke, and the motion of the hand-lever is isolated from any propulsive motion of the fluke about the fluke pivot axis; a forward mode, in which a main portion of the fluke extends astern of the pivot axis; and a reverse mode, in which a main portion of the fluke extends afore of the fluke pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Dolprop Industries AB
    Inventor: Thomas Jemt
  • Patent number: 8061678
    Abstract: When locking a medical imaging device detector in position to generate a medical image, an articulating arm includes top and bottom portions, coupled to a gantry and to a distal portion that is coupled to a detector. The top and bottom portions each include an over-the-center bell crank locking mechanism with a shank couple to a central handle. Each shank includes a pair of flanges that are coupled to a pair of actuators by both a pivot pin and a spring mechanism. Each actuator is coupled to a crank. When the handle is rotated to a locked position, a sliding lock extends to lock the articulating arm in position relative to the gantry, and a lever arm is extended to cause a shaft to rotate. Rotation of the shaft actuates a sliding pin linkage, which urges a pair of pins outward to lock the articulating arm in position relative to the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Joseph J. Stefan
  • Publication number: 20110278426
    Abstract: A support bracket assembly for a steering column assembly comprises a first bracket part, a second bracket part which is fixed to the vehicle by at least one fastener, and at least one capsule which comprises a main body fixed to the first bracket part by a frangible connector. The main body of the capsule is fixed to the second bracket part by the at least one fastener. The main body includes at least one opening which is aligned with a corresponding opening in the first bracket part and the two aligned openings are filled with a frangible material that forms part of the frangible connector which secures the capsule to the first bracket part. A further opening is provided in the second bracket part which is coaxial with an opening in the capsule and filled with additional frangible material which forms a frangible connection between the capsule and the second bracket part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Patrick Anthony Duffy
  • Publication number: 20110278427
    Abstract: A mounting system for an air handling unit comprising four elongated rods attached at the upper ends to floor joists and at the lower ends to a pair of elongated supports disposed below the air handling unit whereby the rods are adjustable to allow for tilting of the air handling unit to prevent accumulation of moisture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Howard Kelley
  • Publication number: 20110278428
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan, James L. Greene
  • Patent number: 8042285
    Abstract: A laundry dryer comprising a housing and a rotatably mounted laundry drum. A carbon contact holder assembly including a supporting part and includes a receptacle having a longitudinal axis disposed at an angle ? with respect to a perpendicular cross sectional plane of the laundry drum. The supporting part includes an integrally supporting arm extending in a direction of the longitudinal axis of the receptacle. The supporting arm includes an attachment section configured to attach to the housing and a clamp strap configured to hold cables. A carbon contact is disposed in the receptacle and movable against a spring force along the longitudinal axis in a radial direction of the laundry drum. The dryer includes a latching receptacle disposed on the supporting part that includes a plug-in contact connected to the carbon contact by a flexible lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Miele & Cie. KG
    Inventors: Salvatore Romano, Marco Ruechel, Kerstin Schroeder, Thomas Vartmann
  • Patent number: 8033519
    Abstract: Improvements in a mount for attaching a television of projector to an overhead or ground structure is disclosed. The mount allows for spin, side to side and front to back angle adjustment. The adjustment components are formed from the present projector mount uses metal component having a rack comprising a plurality of formed teeth that are engageable in the recessed side of a crosshead screwdriver that is trademarked as a Phillips screwdriver. The recesses of the crosshead screwdriver act as a pinion gear in the rack to adjust the mounted angle of a projector on the projector mount. This configuration reduces parts count, size and cost without compromising functionality. The axis of rotation of both the side-to-side and front-to-back pass through the projector mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Mike David
  • Publication number: 20110241464
    Abstract: In order to provide a vibration motor surface mounting structure capable of preventing a vibration motor from tipping over without using a part such as metal holder requiring complicated assembly, for a vibration motor having an eccentric weight mounted on the rotating shaft of the motor and mounted on a surface of a printed circuit board, a support member having extensions extending to the side of the rotating shaft on which the eccentric weight is mounted is used, a portion of this is fixed to the motor or the frame thereof, and a bottom surface including the extensions of the support member is secured to the mounting surface of the printed circuit board by soldering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Minebea Motor Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Daichi Kadowaki, Kazuaki Sato
  • Publication number: 20110240829
    Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a substantially vertical mechanical element, as a technical front surface, on a structural transverse element of bodywork of a vehicle such as an upper crossbar, the mechanical element including at least one substantially horizontal portion or structural nozzle bearing on an upper surface of the crossbar. The arrangement includes at least one carrier plate for the mechanical element which is slid under the bodywork of the vehicle and then mounted vertically. The plate includes a yoke for receiving the vertical mechanical element and which is capable of holding the element between at least one vertical position inclined towards the front and a vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: RENAULT S.A.S.
    Inventors: Francois Combe, Michael Flandin, Nicolas Pietu
  • Publication number: 20110220771
    Abstract: An improved post clamp for a molten metal pump includes a support post clamp that supports the weight of a pump superstructure on the top of the support posts. The clamp preferably includes (a) a bottom flange for connecting to the pump superstructure, (b) a cavity for receiving an end of a support post, wherein the end has a top surface, and (c) a top flange for being positioned above the top surface. In operation the top flange rests on the top surface of the support post thereby supporting at least part of the weight of the superstructure. It is preferred that a plurality of support posts and post clamps according to the invention be used with a molten metal pump wherein the top surface of each support post supports some of the weight of the superstructure. Also disclosed are novel support posts that may be used with the post clamp, and a pump in which the post clamp and/or support posts may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: Paul V. Cooper
  • Publication number: 20110215220
    Abstract: A catalytic converter fastening is provided for a combustion engine. The catalytic converter fastening includes, but is not limited to an engine block bracket that is releasably connected to an engine block. The engine block bracket fixes the catalytic converter at a distance to the engine block. A catalytic converter support is materially connected to the catalytic converter, and connecting elements releasably connect the engine block bracket to the engine block. The catalytic converter support comprises at least one arm angled-off towards the engine block bracket, while on the arm at least one angled-off strap is arranged. The strap is materially connected to a catalytic converter housing. Here, the catalytic converter fastening of engine block bracket and catalytic converter support is of the unitary type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Arnold LOEBIG
  • Publication number: 20110211948
    Abstract: A fan bracket and the fan fixing apparatus using the same are disclosed, in which the fan bracket, including a pair of fixing members, is used for fixing a fan assembly inside a housing. Each fixing member has a first panel and two positioning elements, in which the first panel is configured with a first end, a second end and a first side in a manner that the first and the second ends are located opposite to one another while enabling the first side to be located between the two ends. In an embodiment, there is at least one fixing plate disposed on the first side that each fixing plate has at least one first screw hole. Moreover, the two fixing members are symmetrically and respectively disposed at the first and the second ends of the first panel whereas each fixing member is configured with a second screw hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: ACCTON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: MING-HUAI HSU
  • Publication number: 20110198479
    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: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Roberto Mola, Gianpiero Scaltriti, Riccardo Restivo, Alessandro Sansone