Abstract: A generator support bracket assembly for securing a generator assembly to the side of a conventional engine. The assembly includes an engine/generator mounting plate providing a base plate between the generator and engine. An engine mount for securing the engine to isolation mounts. A generator mount for securing the generator to isolation mounts. And an engine back plate to properly position the starter motor in relation to the generator assembly to provide a lightweight and compact generator set.

Abstract: A vibration isolation system (20) reduces vibrations produced by an operating electric motor (22). A motor retainer ring (24) fits into a motor retaining ring isolator (40) which is placed into a mounting surface opening (52) such that protrusions (48) contact a mounting surface (50). An upper motor cover (54) and a lower motor cover (60) are positioned to surround motor (22) while protruding ridges (62) space the interior surface away from motor (22). Fasteners (32) fit through retainer mounting holes (30) and attach to threaded holes (38) such that protrusions (58) of the upper motor cover (54) contact the mounting surface (50).

Abstract: A vibration isolation system (20) reduces vibrations produced by an operating electric motor (22). A motor retainer ring (24) fits into a motor retaining ring isolator (40) which is placed into a mounting surface opening (52) such that protrusions (48) contact a mounting surface (50). An upper motor cover (54) and a lower motor cover (60) are positioned to surround motor (22) while protruding ridges (62) space the interior surface away from motor (22). Fasteners (32) fit through retainer mounting holes (30) and attach to threaded holes (38) such that protrusions (58) of the upper motor cover (54) contact the mounting surface (50).

Abstract: A back plane lock down for fastening one or more circuit boards and/or cover plates to the back plane of a computer chassis. The back plane lock down is made of non-electrically conducting material such that the computer need not be powered down when fastening the circuit boards and/or cover plates to the back plane. The back plane lock down includes one or more sections that can be pivotally connected together by using a bracket for accommodating a wide variety of back plane configurations. Each section includes one or more tabs disposed within openings formed by ribs. Each tab includes a downwardly extending projection for insertion into an opening in the back plane to easily fasten each circuit board and cover plate to the back plane without the need for tools.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an engine-mounting bracket in which a bracket is formed with cutout portions, thereby eliminating the conventional practice of hole matching, with concomitantly enhanced convenience of assembly, and further which the castability of the engine-mounting bracket provides fewer components, easy manufacture, and reduced costs. To this end, the engine-mounting bracket positioned between an engine and a vehicle body comprises a bracket, which is fitted to one of the engine and the vehicle body, and a bush which is attached to the other thereof. The bush is fixedly secured to the bracket between supporting arm portions of the bracket by means of a fixing bolt. In addition, the bracket has cutout portions defined at the supporting arm portions for fixing the bush to the bracket.

Abstract: An accessory such as an alternator is mounted to an automobile with a mounting that includes an upper mounting bracket and a lower mounting bracket, these brackets each being connected to the accessory and to the engine. One end of the upper mounting bracket is fixed to a side of the alternator. A length of the upper bracket is provided with an elongated slot and a fastener passing through the slot is fixed to an upper part of the engine such as at a water pump casing, the upper bracket thus being slidable on the fastener to adjust a positioning of the alternator relative to the engine and correspondingly altering a tension in an engine driven accessory drive belt. Because the upper bracket is thus at the accessory inner side, overall engine width is reduced and belt tensioning achieved in more efficient way.

Abstract: A first clamping portion for clamping a stem of a dial gauge and a second clamping portion for clamping a pole of a stand are provided in a bracket body. The clamping portions are respectively composed of supporting holes; clamping screws which are screwed in a direction perpendicular to the axes of the supporting holes; and clamping tops pressed toward the inside of the supporting holes by the movement of the clamping screws in the axis direction with screwing the clamping screws.

Abstract: A motor securing structure adapted for use in electric treadmills includes a securing seat adapted to support a motor. A lower end of the securing seat uses a pivot rod as a center of deflection, whereas an upper end of the securing seat cooperates with a rigid spring fitted on a securing pin so that they can displace on the securing pin. The structure ensures that a belt fitted on a pulley of the motor transmission shaft has a preferred tension and eliminates any vibration interference resulting from the interaction between the tread belt and the motor.

Abstract: A mounting structure for mounting an air conditioning unit to a vehicle body and an method of mounting the unit are provided. The structure includes an instrument panel, a steering member and brackets. In assembling, the air conditioning unit and a heater control unit are fixed to the steering member through the brackets, at first. After control cables of the heater control unit has been connected to the air conditioning unit, the instrument panel is assembled to a vehicle body while allowing the heater control unit through the opening of the instrument panel. Therefore, it is possible for a worker to carry out both assembling of the air conditioning unit and the heater control unit and electrical connecting of the control cables in a free space without being restricted in terms of operative directions and posture, so that the workability can be improved remarkably.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for attaching a capacitor cover or other enclosure to a motor shell without welding studs to the motor shell or drilling holes in the motor shell. The apparatus includes a motor shell having mounting tabs integrally formed from the frame band which forms the motor shell. The tabs can be formed by punching or cutting tabs in the frame band. The tabs can be configured for mating with apertures in the enclosure and can receive a threaded nut or can be bent or crimped to secure the enclosure in place. The method of attaching an enclosure to the motor shell comprises the steps of forming tabs from the frame band, inserting the tabs through apertures in the enclosure and bending, crimping or threading a nut on the tabs. In this manner, an enclosure can be attached to a motor shell without welding studs to the motor shell and without drilling holes in the motor shell.

Abstract: A device for supporting an electric motor driving a turbine, which is particularly applicable for heating and/or air conditioning equipment for a motor vehicle. The device comprises a casing which defines a housing for receiving an enclosure of the motor. The housing comprises a peripheral wall connected to a front wall. The peripheral wall is interrupted so as to define at least one channel for cooling the motor. The cooling channel is defined by two lateral walls, at least one of which is connected to the font wall by an inclined deflecting wall to facilitate the guidance of the flow of air for cooling the motor.

Abstract: An engine mount for reducing the transmission of vibration from the engine to the frame. A beam has slots in the ends through which mounting bolts extend to fasten the beam to the engine heads. An L-shaped bracket extends laterally away from and upwardly from the beam. A mounting frame member is sandwiched between a pair of urethane bushings, and the L-shaped bracket and a rigid plate compress the bushings around the frame member.

Abstract: A weldment for attaching mounting brackets and bases to electric motors includes an internal doubler element that is positioned within a motor shell and attached to the inner wall surface of the motor shell. A mounting bracket or base positioned on the outer wall surface of the motor shell is attached to the internal doubler element by a plug weld. The internal doubler element is positioned to increase the strength of the shell at critical stress areas. In addition to utilizing the internal doubler element, the mounting bracket is positioned to be aligned with and adjacent the lap weld seam of the motor shell.

Abstract: A support arrangement for a fan motor in a refrigerator. The fan motor includes first and second axial damper elements which extend from opposite sides of the fan motor, respectively. A cavity is provided in the inner liner of the refrigerator for forming a seat to receive one of the damper elements of the fan motor. A bracket is attached to the inner liner and has a cavity forming a seat for the other damper element such that the fan motor is captured between the bracket and the inner liner. The bracket further includes end projections to which a volute casing can be attached such that the volute casing is positioned in correspondence with the fan motor.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement is provided for removably mounting a vibrator to a structure to be vibrated. The mounting arrangement includes a bracket, adapted to be attached to the vibrator, having a front surface and rear surface. A mounting sleeve formed from a resilient cushioning material includes a front face adapted to be associated with the front surface of the bracket and a rear face adapted to be associated with the rear surface of the bracket. The mounting sleeve is adapted to be coupled to the structure to be vibrated such that the mounting sleeve insulates the bracket from direct contact with the structure to reduce noise levels during operation of the vibrator, while the mounting sleeve effectively transmits vibrations from the bracket to the structure to be vibrated.

Abstract: Apparatus (20) for mounting the horizontal compressor (10) of a vapor compression air conditioner to a foundation includes an L-shaped bracket (21) at each compressor end, each bracket having a horizontal leg (21H) adapted for attachment to mounting lugs (11) which extend laterally outwardly from the compressor casing. Each bracket is sized and otherwise configured so that its vertical leg (21V) extends upwardly from the horizontal leg along the outside of an end (102 or 103) of the compressor casing (101) to a point above the drive shaft axis of rotation (A.sub.R) of the compressor motor. A pin (22) is secured to and extends outwardly from the vertical leg of the bracket. The longitudinal axis of each pin is coincident with the driveshaft axis of rotation. Each pin extends into a pin socket (25) in a respective mounting support (24) which is securely fastened to a foundation (30) such as the base pan of an air conditioner.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new and unique cylindrical bracket for use with a motor or engine having an elongated rotatable shaft which attaches over the shaft. The bracket has a semi-cylindrical opening along one side. A hydraulic pump or other apparatus is attached to and supported by the bracket in order to be operated by the shaft. One or more pulleys may be placed on the shaft, the open side of the bracket allowing belt access to them. In this way, the rotatable shaft may directly operate the apparatus at the end of the bracket, while also providing belt driven operation to one or more other devices lateral to the shaft and bracket. Simultaneous operation of two or more devices using the same engine is therefore made possible by the present invention. This is particularly useful in spraying devices which require simultaneous operation of hydraulic pumps and air compressors.

Abstract: A structure for mounting an oil-sink motor in an oil tank is disclosed wherein the tank includes a door pivotably connected thereto. The structure includes a hinge fixedly connected to the door. A support is fixedly connected to the hinge and extends to a bottom of the tank. A "T"-shaped motor carriage which is fixedly attached to the motor, is fixedly engaged with a wall of the support defining a slot and an opening cooperatively forming a "T"-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A Sanding Fixture for use with a portable electric belt sander to adapt such a hand-held sander into a table sander. Two parallel spaced plates are used with the top plate having a cut-out corner to allow the portable electric belt sander to be placed on the base plate with the sanding belt of the portable electric belt sander adjacent an edge of the top plate and extending above the top plate. Removable pegs are placed in selected openings in the base plate to permit use of sanders of varying manufacture and to hold the sander in place adjacent the top plate.

Abstract: A compensator assembly for incorporating into a motor mount includes a base, a connecting link, a thrust rod, and a pair of rubber thrust grommets. The connecting link and thrust rod form a solid link to connect a motor mount to the flexible rubber grommets held by the base. Bushings positioned coaxially within the grommets prevent lateral deformation of the grommets. The compensator assembly compensates for forces of thrust on the motor mount and prevents the motor mount from exceeding its flex capabilities.

Abstract: A fixing piece is provided for use in fixing a data-storage drive unit and similar units in position on a support structure. The fixing piece is of one-piece plastics form with predetermined fold lines about which the fixing piece can be folded to at least partially encompass the unit. The fixing piece is formed with projections for engaging in holes in the walls of the unit to restrain movement of the latter, and snap-engagable elements for snap engaging in apertures in the support structure to attach the fixing piece, and thereby a unit about which it is folded, to the support structure. A stackable form of this fixing piece is also provided.

Abstract: An open top shoe having a slotted end cap, an opened end, a bottom wall and opposing side walls contoured to removably support a commercially available industrial electric foliage clipper, is integrally supported to an elongated pole that may be telescopic and includes a slotted end cap at one end to encapsulate the aft end of the clipper and a portion of the handle. A strap attached by a cord to the shoe is adapted to secure the trigger to the clipper's handle and place the clipper in the active condition. An electrical extension cord with a male plug is attached internally at the bottom of the pole and a detachable end cap fits into the end of the pole to close the end and the male plug. A female plug adapted to fit into the male plug of the clipper is secured to the end of the electrical extension cord that snakes through a hole formed on the upper end of the pole. Straps supported to the side walls of the shoe secure the clipper in place and prevent the clipper from dislodging from the bottom wall.

Abstract: A generator support bracket for use in positioning a generator in close proximity to a horizontally oriented internal combustion engine. The support bracket replaces the engine inspection cover and allows for the direct coupling of a generator to the support bracket, and thus the engine. The direct coupling provides unit rigidity eliminating the need for an independent baseplate and allows for the use of a timing belt without the need for belt adjustment, as commonly used in engine/generator combinations.

Abstract: A support base is attached to a heat dissipating housing of a machine by specifically configured heat dissipating ribs provided on several sides of the housing which are employed to selectively attached the support base to any one of the several sides of the housing and to attach the support base for sliding adjustment movement of the base relative to the housing.

Abstract: A trunnion mount for a fluid-actuated cylinder assembly which has a pair of opposed trunnion pins carried by a framework with a plurality of separate pieces that can be easily assembled onto the cylinder tie rods without having to disassemble the cylinder assembly. The frame pieces have a tongue at one end and a complementary groove at the opposite end and are assembled end-to-end to form the framework with an open center to accommodate the casing tube of the cylinder. The pieces have complementary gripping portions adjacent each end that releasably clamp the framework to the tie rods. Thus, the framework can be attached to the cylinder without disassembling it.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for mounting the power unit consisting of the engine and transmission of a vehicle, which comprises an elongated tube-like resilient mount with an elliptic cross section for mounting the power unit on the part of its surface positioned adjacent to the plane formed by connecting the longest diameters of both ends thereof, and a mount support for supporting the resilient mount on the body of the vehicle, wherein the resilient mount is fixedly supported on the mount support by means of a first bolt-nut combination and the support mount on the body also by means of a second bolt-nut combination.

Abstract: A universal automotive alternator which comprises an alternator body, a front plate and an assemblage for attaching the front plate to the alternator body. A back plate is also provided. A structure is for securing the back plate to the alternator body. A facility is for mounting the front plate to a bracket on an engine. In some instances, a component is utilized for mounting the back plate to a bracket on the engine.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a GPS data collector to a range pole includes an elongated base plate. The base plate has sidewalls, retaining wings, at least one first tab resiliently mounted perpendicularly to the base plate, at least one bottom support lip extending normally upward from the bottom of the base plate, and at least one second tab mounted to the bottom support lip and extending upward parallel to the base plate. Each of the tabs are adapted to engage a corresponding slot in the lower end of a data collector and the wings constrain the head end of a data collector unit.

Abstract: A knock down ready-to-assemble motor mount for supporting a motor within an air conditioning unit includes two substantially identical support structures perpendicularly arrangeable about a motor casing and held in perpendicular intersection adjacent the motor casing by a hub which straddles intersecting cross members of the support structures and provides a support base for the motor casing, whereby the support structures are held in a perpendicular arrangement about a motor casing by the hub without permanent welded or brazed attachment of the support structures.

Abstract: A transmission mechanism is capable of effectively attenuating vibrations generated thereby during operation by converting vibrations into heat energy. The base plate is provided with a plurality of flexible connecting ribs and a plurality of substantially sectorial openings formed alternately around a motor base part for holding a motor and bearing parts for supporting the shafts of the gears. Each of the gears has a rim provided on its outer circumference with teeth, a hub and flexible arms connecting the rim to the hub. Vibrations generated by the motor and those generated by the gears strain the flexible connecting ribs of the base plate and the flexible arms of the gears, the strains of the flexible connecting ribs and the flexible arms are converted into heat energy in the end and the heat energy dissipates, so that the variations are attenuated and noise attributable to the vibrations is suppressed.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a mounting bracket for support of a window air conditioner on a window sill installed in a window opening in a wall of a building, the bracket including: a generally horizontal support member for supporting a portion of the window air conditioner extending outside of the building, a proximal end of the generally horizontal support member being for attachment to the window sill; a foot member to rest against an outside surface of the wall below the window opening; a strut member having an upper end thereof attached to an attachment point near a distal end of the generally horizontal support member and a lower end thereof attached to the foot member; and apparatus to selectively adjust height of the proximal end of the generally horizontal support member above the window sill, depending on construction of the window sill and obstacles in the window.

Abstract: A satellite dish is mounted on a bracket which in turn is mounted over an uneven surface of a roof or a wall of a house. The bracket has an elevated bridge portion for supporting a mounting foot of the satellite dish. The bridge portion is integrally connected to and supported by two narrow leg portions which in turn are integrally connected to and supported by two narrow foot portions. The bridge portion is elevated from two foot portions by the leg portions in order to clear the uneven surface of the roof or wall of the house.

Abstract: A phone/computer combination, in which a portable computer having a generally vertical lid or screen has a wireless phone removably attached thereto such that the phone is maintained in a generally vertical orientation. The wireless phone includes a clip which mates into a clip holder on the portable computer lid.

Abstract: A power generating apparatus for a bicycle, in particular, a racer type bicycle such as a road racer and a mountain bike, is disclosed. The power generating apparatus of the present invention composed of a power generating unit and a mount stay having suitable means for mounting the power generating unit on a bicycle. In this power generating unit, a rotor is integrated with a cylindrical circumference portion of a housing of the power generating unit. The mount stay is fitted on a front portion of a frame of a bicycle with a bolt. On this mount stay, the power generating unit is detachably mounted so that the rotor may rotate by the tire of the bicycle in contact with the cylindrical circumference portion of the rotor.

Abstract: There is disclosed an assembly for connecting an rotary valve and actuator wherein the actuator has a circle of holes in its mounting face and the valve has a circle of bolt holes in its flange adapted to receive bolts intended for make up with the threaded holes of the mounting face of the actuator, but wherein, due to circumstances of the manufacture of the valve and actuator, or otherwise, the circles are of different diameter so as to prevent connection of the valve and actuator in conventional manner. Thus, connection is instead made by an assembly including a spacer plate disposed between a mounting face of the actuator and a flange, and connected by studs made up with threaded holes in the mounting face and bolts extended through the bolt holes in the flange of the valve for make up with threaded holes in the plate.

Abstract: A drive for providing an air stream for generating vapor from a wick or ceramic wafers or discs containing vaporizable deordorant. The drive includes a socket assembly in which a socket for a motor of larger dimensions and a socket for a motor of smaller dimensions are mounted back-to-back. The mounting of the assembly in the deodorant apparatus is reversible so that either socket can receive the corresponding motor for driving the air.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a universal mounting bracket, comprising: a plate member; means in said plate member to mount said mounting bracket to a first device; and adjustable means in said plate member to mount said mounting bracket to a second device, said second mounting device having any one of a number of mounting patterns.

Abstract: A stabilizer for precluding periodic oscillating motion of a ceiling fan. The inventive device includes a ceiling engagement plate positionable against a portion of the ceiling. A fan alignment block is securable to the depending cylindrical support of the ceiling fan and engages the ceiling plate. A plurality of adjustment fasteners engaged to the alignment block can be selectively adjusted to engage the ceiling plate to preclude movement of the cylindrical support relative to the ceiling.

Abstract: An adjustable engine mount for use on a model airplane to supportably hold a model airplane engine, the engine mount including an adjustably positionable support bracket having a mount segment which is sandwichly positioned between a first mount panel and a second mount panel, the mount segment and the second mount panel each including an axial opening extending therethrough such that an elongate axial screw which extends from the first mount panel may pass therethrough to enable secured adjustable, single step securing of the mount segment, and accordingly the support bracket, in a selected secured orientation therebetween, thereby aligning the engine disposed on the support bracket in a desired orientation within the model airplane.

Abstract: There is provided a washer tank which can reliably have installed thereon a plurality of motor pumps and yet can be blow-formed without undercuts. The tank mounting portion of the tank body is formed so as to extend from the upper side to the lower side of the tank body. The tank mounting portion has a concave groove portion having a groove width for receiving the motor pumps in parallel and a connecting bridge portion which connects both edges of the opening of the concave groove portion. The bridge portion has a convex portion for preventing each motor pump from shifting position and contacting the adjacent motor pump. The convex portion is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the connecting bridge portion. The pump mounting portion, as defined by the groove and bridge portions, is an enclosed substantially ring shape that surrounds the periphery of the motor pumps installed in parallel in the washer tank.

Abstract: A motor assembly includes a stator assembly and a rotor assembly having an associated rotor shaft. The rotor shaft is mounted between and supported by endshields both are mounted to the stator assembly. At least the mounting one of the endshields includes a plurality of truss members so configured as to permit the endshield to be made of different materials while retaining substantially the same configuration. The truss members include rails oriented generally parallel to the axis of rotation of the rotor shaft. A web extends between the rails. Knee beam truss members are braced in various configurations. In some embodiments, a venturi cowling is provided to cause air to flow over end turns of the motor.

Abstract: A metal bracket for the printed circuit board is provided. The bracket comprises a bracket plate and a removable cover plate. The bracket plate has an first surface of an internal side and a second surface of an external side. A window with an inner rim is formed on the substantially central area of the bracket plate and the inner rim has at least a first connecting devices. At least a second connecting devices is connected to the first surface for securing the printed circuit board with the bracket plate. The removable cover plate has a third connecting devices coupled to the first connecting devices for securing the removable cover plate with the bracket plate. The cover plate substantially covers the window on the external side which prevents the leakage of the electromagnetic wave emitted from the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An assembly and method for repairing an automobile air-conditioner compressor of the type having bored projecting ears located circumferentially about the compressor housing, wherein a bored ear has been broken away from the housing. The assembly can comprise a generally C-shaped bracket and a replacement aperture located approximately equidistant between the ends of the bracket. The assembly has means to be connected to at least two bored projecting ears so that the bracket replacement aperture firmly occupies the position previously occupied by the bore of the broken projecting ear.

Abstract: A fuel pump is mounted within the fuel tank of an automobile on a bracket attached to a flange which sealingly covers an opening in the fuel tank. The bracket has side members with materially altered sections for increasing the energy absorption capability of the bracket. Materially altered sections can take the shape of oblong slots or circular apertures in a center section of the side members, or notches along the edges of the side members. Crimped sections in the side members also serve to absorb energy imparted to the bracket.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting an accessory on an aircraft engine is disclosed. The bracket includes a mounting wedge (70) adapted to be secured to the engine, a carrier (120) which is supported by the mounting wedge and in turn supports an end of the accessory, and a lock (190) which is retained by the carrier and is longitudinally translatable with respect thereto between a closed position and a range of open positions. With the lock secured in the closed position, notched, inclined supporting and clamping surfaces (76), (90) on the mounting wedge cooperate with ridged, inclined mounting and locking surfaces (132), (200) on the carrier and lock respectively to clamp the carrier to the wedge. With the lock translated to an open position, the carrier can be mounted on or dismounted from the mounting wedge and the wedge can temporarily but reliably support the carrier and therefore an end of an accessory connected to the carrier.

Abstract: A swing arm bracket assembly includes a shaft having a plurality of journals. One end of the shaft connects to a motor drive shaft. Each journal of the shaft has a bearing thereon and is of approximately the same axial length as the bearing. A support member is provided which connects on one end to a machine and on the other end connects to the motor. The support member also rotatably engages at least one of the bearings on the shaft. A swing arm is provided having an arm portion and a cylindrical sleeve portion extending axially through the support member. The cylindrical sleeve portion rotatably engages at least one of the bearings on the shaft.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance has a working unit with a motor and a mounting bracket for pivotably mounting the working unit under a kitchen cabinet. The working unit has a housing with a working area at a first face and a decorative second face. In a first position of the working unit, the working area is exposed at a first location. In a second position of the working unit, the working area is concealed by the mounting bracket and the decorative second face is exposed at the first location. Deflectable cantilevered detents are provided to stationarily hold the working unit at the first and second positions until moved by a user.

Abstract: A room air conditioner which is easily assembled by virtue of a base pan having a plurality of vertically oriented fasteners secured thereto for retaining various components of the air conditioner including the compressor, condenser assembly, evaporator assembly and a barrier wall. A novel motor mount is provided which is also secured to a plurality of the vertically oriented fasteners of the base pan. A separate control box assembly is secured to the evaporator assembly via vertically oriented fasteners and is kept clear of any air flow path through the air conditioner.

Abstract: A tool holder enables a person to remotely operate a manual tool through an elongate shaft. This tool holder is formed with a first tool holder section mechanically connectable to one end of the elongate shaft, and a second tool holder section mechanically connectable to the handle of the manual tool. The first and second tool holder sections are articulated about a given pivot axis to adjust their relative angular position in which they are subsequently locked. Therefore, the tool can be remotely and manually operated through the elongate shaft after the relative angular position between the first and second tool holder sections has been adjusted to facilitate remote manual operation of the tool.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting an air brake cylinder to a bolster casting of a railroad car includes an adaptor mounting plate disposed contiguous to the surface of the bolster casting. The plate has a plurality of holes formed therein. The bolts are inserted through holes in the bolster casting and through the corresponding holes in the plate. Nuts are torqued onto the bolt shaft to secure the plate to the casting. The adaptor mounting plate also includes a plurality of threaded studs welded thereto. A flange is welded to the cylinder housing at the rod end of the cylinder. The flange has holes formed at its four corners. The flange and cylinder mate with the adaptor mounting plate such that the threaded studs on the plate are inserted through the corresponding holes in the flange. Nuts secure the flange to the plate. Holes are formed in the interior of the cylinder to accommodate the bolts and associated nuts securing the bolster casting to the plate.