Abstract: In automatic placement machines having a forced guidance, feed modules are guided displaceably on the automatic placement machine in the longitudinal direction using a precision bearing in a manner exhibiting play, and also having a precision guidance separate therefrom, by which the feed modules can be positioned without play in an end region of the precision bearing.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting an electrical device on trunking includes an electrical device support and a skirt. The mounting device includes a support shaped to nest in grooves of the trunking and a skirt incorporating two upstanding rims that engage in the grooves and are designed to immobilize the support longitudinally.

Abstract: A shock absorbing bracket for a data storage device (90) includes a body (40) and a pair of rubber spacers (60). The body has a base (42) and two side walls (44). Three through holes (52) are defined in each side wall, each hole having an internal annulus (53) formed thereat. A plurality of notches (54) is dented into edges between the base and side walls, thereby forming internal wedges. Each rubber spacer includes a vertical beam (62) and a horizontal sill (64) extending inwardly from the beam. Three recessed rings (66) are formed in an outer surface of the each beam, coaxial with through apertures (68) defined in the beam. Circular grooves (70) are defined around the rings, for receiving the annuli of the body. A plurality of nicks (72) is defined at in edge between each beam and each sill, for engaging with the wedges of the body.

Abstract: The assembling element according to the invention is intended to be laid on a supporting surface with other, similar elements, in the manner of tiling. The element comprises a decorative assembling plate which is made in one piece and of which the edges form male and female sides for assembling. The male side comprises a connection strip which is intended to be disposed against the supporting surface and which is joined to its exposed face by a projection of the male side. This strip presents a boss parallel to the edge of the plate. A female side presents a free end which is joined to its exposed face by a projection of the female side. A space for connection, adapted to contain the boss of a male side of an adjacent element, is hollowed beneath the plate.

Abstract: A mounting system for electrical modules (10) having a housing (12) with a rail mounting face (14) including a rail receiving recess (17), includes a pair of spring loaded rail engaging clamps (80) disposed on the mounting face (14) and movable between a first or latched position and a second or open position. Each clamp (80) includes a body portion (85) having a spring receiving cavity (85a), a base (82) extending outwardly from a lower edge of the body portion in one direction and a rail engaging arm (88) extending outwardly from an upper edge of the body portion and in a direction opposite to the base. The body portion (85) includes a wall (86) extending at an angle from the base to the arm and defining a rail latching surface (86a). A partially compressed spring disposed (90) in the cavity (85a) exerts a selected force to hold the clamps (80) in the latched position.

Abstract: A standoff assembly is disclosed for supporting an electrical component including at least one lead. The standoff assembly comprises a first supporting member including a protrusion and defining an opening and a second supporting member including a protrusion to mate with the opening of the first supporting member. The second supporting member defines an opening to receive the protrusion of the first supporting member and the protrusions engage one another to assemble the first and second supporting members.

Abstract: A fixture for mounting a CPU into a portable-type computer system having a motherboard with a mounting location is provided. The fixture includes a first device, a second device and a third device. The first device is responsive to a force and re-directs the force to a predetermined force-taking location of the CPU. The second device supports the first device and includes a through-hole. The third device is connected to the second means and positions the CPU onto the mounting location such that a predetermined alignment relationship between the CPU and the mounting location is maintained.

Abstract: In general the invention features a disk drive carrier and a method for inserting a disk drive into a peripheral bay chassis. The disk drive carrier includes a base for receiving a disk drive into and a latching mechanism that is rotatably attached to the base. The rotatably mount permits a lever to rotate between an open position and a closed position. The lever includes a lower engagement point and an upper engagement point. The disk drive carrier can additionally include a downwardly movable release tab attached to the upper engagement point facilitating release of the engagement point from a P-Bay chassis. The disk drive carrier can also include an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield to create a tight EMI seal in the front of a P-Bay chassis slot.

Abstract: A keyboard mounting apparatus and method for stowing a keyboard on a sub-compact, computer-based information appliance. In particular, the apparatus includes an extending portion located at the rear of the appliance housing and a corresponding interlocking portion located on the keyboard which allows a user to easily stow and retrieve the keyboard from the housing of the appliance.

Abstract: An extracted and positioning device of a fan is suitable to be used in industrial computers.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting a circuit board includes a body and a rib. The body including a top plate, a bottom plate and a side plate connected between the top and the bottom plates. A top latch and a bottom latch respectively extend from the top and the bottom plates. The rib is retained between the top and the bottom plates of the body. A top aperture and a bottom aperture are defined in the rib for respectively engagingly receiving the top and the bottom latches of the body therein to attach the rib to the body thereby reinforcing the body.

Abstract: A collapsible mount for mounting an electronic device to a circuit board includes a base adapted to be fixed to the circuit board and two support arms each having a lower end pivotably connected to the base and spaced from each other so as to be rotatable with respect to the base between a stowed position and an expanded position wherein the two support arms are substantially opposite to each other to define a space therebetween adapted to accommodate the electronic device therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a power and signal for an integration type personal computer is disclosed. The apparatus according to the present invention includes a docking PCB (Printed Circuit Board) having a plurality of terminals connected with a main PCB and a switching mode power supply apparatus of a monitor and an insertion jack at a lower portion of the docking printed circuit board, and a docking connector fixed at one side of a cover of a computer and having a plurality of terminals connected with the main PCB of the computer and having an upper portion inserted into an insertion jack of the docking PCB and connected with a plurality of terminals of the docking PCB, whereby a power of the switching mode power supply apparatus installed in the monitor is supplied to the computer, and a signal of the computer is supplied to the monitor.

Abstract: A bracket assembly has a releasable locking mechanism for fixing an external storage device having a positioning hole therein. The bracket assembly comprises a U-shaped bracket having a bottom and two side walls extending from the bottom. Each side wall defines a locking hole therein and having a tab formed beside the locking hole. The releasable locking mechanism comprises a cap and a pin-contained member movably received in the cap. The pin-contained member has a pin extending out of the cap which has a flange extends from a peripheral wall thereof. The locking pin of the releasable locking mechanism is movably retained in the locking hole of the bracket and the positioning hole of the storage device. The flange of the cap is detachably engaged with the tab of the bracket by moving the cap with respect to the pin-contained member.

Abstract: A panel and drive cage assembly includes a panel and a drive cage attached to the panel. The panel defines an opening therein for providing access to the drive cage. A flange extends about the opening of the panel. A number of fingers extend from the flange. The drive cage forms a number of protrusions to extend through the opening and contact the corresponding fingers of the panel for enhancing grounding.

Abstract: A shock absorbing holder for holding a device vulnerable to an effect by shock so as to wrap it up and protect it against shock. The shock absorbing holder includes a frame body structured smaller than an outer shape of the device, a holding portion having a shape similar to the outer shape of the device defined by inner wall surfaces of the frame body, and protruding portions provided on outer surface walls of the frame body. With the frame body extended, the device is accommodated in the holding portion, being intimately contacted to the inner wall surfaces of the frame body. When shock is imported from outside, the protruding portions are deformed to absorb the shock, protecting the accommodated device from the shock.

Abstract: An improved structure of a CPU securing seat comprising a seat body, a covering body and a controlling device, characterized in that the seat body is provided with a plurality of triangular holes, and each of the triangular holes is provided with an inverted V-shaped clipping disc having securing legs extended from the bottom section thereof, the inverted V-shaped clipping disc is extended upward to the pore of the covering seat, and two lateral sides of the top section of the hole are extended to form a protruded rail and the covering body is provided with a plurality of triangular pores and one side of the pore is extended to form a notch, the bottom section of the pore is extended to form an engaging slot; the controlling device is mounted at the top section of the covering body to control the forward and backward movement of the seat body, thereby the controlling device is used to control the covering body to move backward so that the inverted V-shaped clipping disc is clipped by the notch to form an inve

Abstract: A wall panel mount for mounting a wall panel to siding on a wall of a building. The wall panel mount includes a first side surface having an indentation adapted to mate with the siding, and an abutment adapted to flush against the wall. The wall panel further includes either a second side surface bordering the first side surface, and a third side surface bordering the second side surface and the first side surface, or a second side surface bordering the first side surface, a third side surface bordering the second side surface, and a fourth side surface bordering the first side surface and the third side surface. The wall panel is to be adjoined to the third side surface or to be securely inserted into a groove of a channel that is adjoined to the third side surface.

Abstract: A computer system includes a chassis which is formed by assembling front, rear and bottom panels together. An apparatus for mounting a switching power supply to the computer system includes a drive cage bridging between the front and rear panels and forming a pair of hooks, a bracket including a hinge portion and a supporting portion adapted to support the switching power supply. The hinge portion of the bracket is slidably engaged with the hooks for fixing the switching power supply to the rear panel of the chassis.

Abstract: A movable mirror supporting mechanism for supporting a movable mirror forming a part of an interferometric measurement system and having a rectangular cross-section onto an object, with a reflecting surface of said movable mirror being arranged normal to a measuring direction. The movable mirror supporting mechanism includes at least two fixtures for securing the movable mirror from above onto respective movable mirror supporting portions provided on the object. Positions on the movable mirror at which the movable mirror is secured onto the measuring object by the fixtures are defined to be out of that area of the reflecting surface of the movable mirror which is utilized for interferometric measurement.

Abstract: A personal audio/visual device comprising a pair of normally spaced modules having lower contoured surfaces shaped to contact and be supported by the shoulders of a wearer. The two modules are coupled together at a back end thereof by a telescoping or folding structure adapted to allow horizontal adjustment between the modules. Integrated within each module are recessed audio speakers positionable adjacent the ears. In a preferred embodiment, the audio/visual device includes two pairs of submodules, each pair being coupled together by a hinge for pivoting movement within the same plane or scissoring movement in parallel planes. In an unfolded position, the lower submodules of the pairs rests on the shoulders of a wearer while the upper submodules touches the sides of a person's head and against the ears. In a folded position, the submodules are pivoted together and the telescoping or folding structure collapsed to minimize the space necessary to store the device.

Abstract: A mounting tray for a hard disk drive has a base, a front wall, and a pair of side walls. A pair of latching mechanisms are located in each side wall. Each latching mechanism has a slide and a spring-like fastener. The fasteners have an unlocked position where they are biased away from the tray, and a locked position where the slides capture them against the side walls. A tapered pin extends inward from each fastener. With the latching mechanisms in their unlocked positions, a drive is placed in the tray. The slides are then moved to the locked positions such that the pins on the fasteners engage holes in the drive. The pins secure the drive from movement relative to the tray to facilitate hot plugging of the drive into a computer system.

Abstract: Three versions of a mobile launch support are each adapted for use with one or more launching devices which propel clay pigeons into the air for target practice. A preferred version of the invention provides a horizontally oriented insert tube, having a diameter sized for insertion into the receiver tube of a vehicle's trailer hitch. A vertical support tube extends vertically from the end of the insert tube. An attachment tube, extending perpendicularly from the vertical support tube, allows the vertical support tube and the insert tube to be connected during use, and separated for shipment or storage. A support plate assembly, carried by an upper end of the vertical support tube, provides a level surface upon which a launching device may be rigidly attached. An adjustment tube is telescopically slidable within the vertical support tube. The adjustment tube is slid within the support tube until a foot plate, carried by a lower end of the adjustment tube, is positioned on the ground.

Abstract: A floating mount for attaching a device to a chassis, and for facilitating alignment of the device with respect to another structure fixed relative to the chassis. The floating mount includes a biasing member fixed to the chassis and a carrier adapted to mount to the device. The carrier includes an engaging portion for engaging the biasing member and receiving a retaining force exerted by the biasing member. The carrier also includes an aligning surface for abutting the other structure and for receiving an aligning force sufficient to overcome the retaining force and displace the carrier and the device into proper alignment with the other structure.

Abstract: A keyboard has a key array including keys, a top surface having a front edge and a back edge, and a bottom surface positioned opposite the top surface. An interface device for use with the keyboard includes a base, a front standoff coupled to the base and having a keyboard-contacting portion, and a back standoff coupled to the base and having a keyboard-contacting portion. The keyboard-contacting portions are spaced such that, when the base is positioned over the key array, the key array is positioned between the keyboard-contacting portions so as to align the base in a front-to-back orientation relative to the key array. The keyboard-contacting portions are both supported by the top surface of the keyboard. The interface device also includes a key-contacting mechanism mounted on the base in a fixed orientation relative to the standoffs, and a coupling mechanism for removably coupling the interface device to the keyboard.

Abstract: An extruded recording sensor mounting rail for keyboard operated musical instruments, particularly electronic player pianos, which can be used to install recording sensors in a new or existing piano. First and second flanges extend longitudinally along the front and rear of the mounting rail. A shelf is provided on the first flange, with the shelf configured for receiving and supporting one edge of a circuit board in a sensor assembly. The first flange includes a groove adapted to receive a threaded fastener for securing the edge of the circuit board onto the shelf. In the preferred embodiment, the second flange includes an inward facing lip which defines a flute configured for receiving and supporting the other edge of the circuit board. In the alternate embodiment, the second flange includes a shelf and a groove adapted to receive a threaded fastener for securing the other edge of the circuit board onto the shelf.

Abstract: A holder for edible and inedible objects, such as pickles, lolly pops, frozen confection bars and objects to be painted, having oppositely disposed cone shaped receptacles joined at the cone shaped receptacle apexes by a hollow stem, a handle affixed to the receptacles and object support structures contained within the cone shaped receptacles. The object support structures have proximal rod shaped members that snap into the hollow stem and distal end means for holding objects including a pointed end portion and a slotted end portion terminating in a circular plate. The circular plate fits snuggly inside the cone shaped receptacle. Accessory support structures that telescopically slip over the pointed distal end portion provide additional means for holding objects including a distal end slot, a distal end clamp and a distal end tube.

Abstract: The circuit board guide apparatus is comprised of multiple guides (105-107) that hold the edges of the circuit boards. The apparatus is additionally comprised of the rear portion (200) having a backplane retention portion and a rear snap-in sel-fretention feature. The apparatus has a front portion (300) that comprises the snap-in, self-retention feature. The guide retention devices (110-112) elevate the guides (105-107) from the sides of the electronic assembly enclosure and keep the guides (105-107) separate and parallel.

Abstract: A retainer for a ball grid array (BGA) fan is disclosed. The retainer has a pair of oppositely mated frame members each having a first flange, a second flange parallel to the first flange and extending from an inner face thereof and a space defined between the first and the second flanges for receiving the substrate therein; and means for engaging the fan with the mated frame members after the substrate is received between the opposite spaces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means for preventing, in a cylinder cabinet, the improper securing of a gas container due to human error or the like. The cylinder cabinet comprises a securing means for securing a gas container therein, a control means for managing and controlling a series of steps for carrying out a gas container-exchange operation, and a detection means for detecting whether the gas container is properly secured. When the detection means detects that the new container is improperly secured, the control means places the gas container-exchange operation on stand-by until the container is properly secured.

Abstract: A quick mount base provided to attach electrical components to a mounting rail features a housing composed of plastic. At least one retainer spring wire is inserted in a hollow space of the housing that faces the mounting rail. An end area of the retainer spring wire terminates as a sharp edge that rests in a self locking manner with one tip on an edge strip of the mounting rail, whereby the retainer spring wire is secured from longitudinal movement in the direction facing away from the end area at the edge strip of the mounting rail, but permits outward bending.

Abstract: A processor support bracket is provided for mounting a processor cartridge package to a surface of a system baseboard of a personal computer. The processor support bracket includes a mounting section which is mounted to the baseboard to secure the cartridge package to the system baseboard. An end of the mounting section which is disposed adjacent to the surface of the baseboard has two spaced apart apertures which extend therethrough, transverse to the surface of the baseboard. Two slots are formed into the end of said mounting section and extend transverse to the apertures. The slots intersect the respective ones of the apertures and have widths for passing fasteners through the slots and into respective ones of the apertures for securing the mounting section to the system baseboard.

Abstract: The invention provides a tubing material suitable for constructing a double-walled dead shaft idler. The idler so constructed is lighter weight than standard idlers. It permits bearings to be mounted at a distance recessed from the ends of the idler, thereby reducing deflection or bending of the idler. The tubing also includes built-in balancing lugs.

Abstract: My Transmission Brake Release Switch Mount allows a Drag Race Car Driver to place his thumb or finger on the brake release switch in the same position each race. The driver can do this without looking. This will improve the consistency of the driver's reaction time, resulting in more races won.

Abstract: A structure of retention mechanism for cassette CPU module comprises a base, a retention groove, a movable piece, fixing plugs, insert pins, etc. The retention mechanism including a wall-suspended and a lever type may be applied to retain a cassette CPU module of either a snap or a cartridge type, and moreover, a flexible action portion and a snap fastening portion are disposed at end wall of the retention groove. When the retention mechanism at opposite ends are installed with a movable piece respectively, the coupled construction will provide a convenient and easy operation for mounting or dismounting a cassette CPU module by merely pushing the movable pieces up or down to fasten or unfasten.

Abstract: A resin molding bracket, according to the invention, comprises: a plate-shaped bracket body 10 which is made integral with a resin molding 2 when molded; and a collar 20 into which a bolt is inserted to fixedly secure the bracket body 10, the collar having recesses 20a in the cylindrical surface thereof which are to fixedly position the collar in the bracket body, and having both end portions 20b and 20c protruded respectively from both surfaces of the bracket body 10.

Abstract: A kit for stabilizing floor pedal controls of the type used by dentists and others to control dental and medical equipment and the like includes a molded plastic plate with a vertical wall for receiving and supporting a foot pedal control and connecting lugs along the sides of the plate for connecting adjacent plates and thus maintaining separate foot pedal controls in a fixed position relative to one another.

Abstract: A climbing chock includes a chock body which has an irregular tubular configuration with multiple bearing surfaces thereon. At least two of the surfaces are convex in shape and at least one of the surfaces is flat. The chock includes a sling which is attached to the chock body for supporting a climber.

Abstract: A microphone connector assembly includes a housing enclosing a resilient damping grommet. The grommet includes an opening for receiving and orienting a microphone fitted in the grommet opening so that the face of the microphone forms a plane substantially perpendicular to the top side of the circuit board on which it is placed. The connector may alternatively include an inner portion connected to an outer portion by at least one narrow web portion. The inner portion includes an opening for receiving the microphone.

Abstract: A towel is formed by a sheet of absorbent material having two panels connected by a bridge. Each of the panels has a shoulder opposite a separation extending from the bridge. The bridge is positioned through the carrying handle to suspend a substantial majority of the panels below the carrying handle with the shoulder of each panel contacting an opposite side of the carrying handle. The shoulders and the suspended substantial majority of the panels located on opposite sides of the handle resist removal of the towel from either direction from within the handle. The separation is formed by slitting the golf towel into its middle region to define the oppositely facing retaining shoulders.

Abstract: A pull chain switch grommet for aesthetically covering the hole in the switch housing of a ceiling fan, comprising a switch housing having a wall with a hole therethrough for a pull chain, a coupler, a means for securing said coupler to the pull chain switch, a means for securing the grommet to the coupler through the hole within the wall of the switch housing, and the coupler and the grommet each including a longitudinal hole therethrough through which is positioned the pull chain of the switch.

Abstract: A holder for securing a printed circuit board in an edge connector on a mother board in a computer having a cover. The holder body is secured to the top of an installed printed circuit board. An adjustable post is held by the holder and is adjusted so that the head of the post extends slightly past the plane in which the computer cover rests. Next, the cover is installed depressing the head. The head is spring loaded on the post, thereby providing a continuous force on the printed circuit board to hold into the edge connector on the mother board.

Abstract: A keyboard has a key array including keys, a top surface having a front edge and a back edge, and a bottom surface positioned opposite the top surface. An interface device for use with the keyboard includes a base, a front standoff coupled to the base and having a keyboard-contacting portion, and a back standoff coupled to the base and having a keyboard-contacting portion. The keyboard-contacting portions are spaced such that, when the base is positioned over the key array, the key array is positioned between the keyboard-contacting portions so as to align the base in a front-to-back orientation relative to the key array. The keyboard-contacting portions are both supported by the top surface of the keyboard. The interface device also includes a key-contacting mechanism mounted on the base in a fixed orientation relative to the standoffs, and a coupling mechanism for removably coupling the interface device to the keyboard.

Abstract: A canopy screw cover for aesthetically covering the mounting screw heads of a ceiling fan canopy, comprising a mounting screw having a head, an annular ring, and a recess formed in the annular ring in which is positioned the head of the mounting screw when the annular ring is positioned about the canopy.

Abstract: A pallet tray for supporting a CCA chassis during assembly and transportation has a generally flat base with opposite first and second ends, and first and second end rails secured adjacent the first and second ends, respectively, so as to project upwardly from the base. Each end rail has an upper, generally flat support surface spaced a predetermined distance above the base, the support surface having an outer edge adjacent the respective end of the base, and a lip projecting upwardly from the outer edge of the support surface.

Abstract: A wall of a casing has first and second threaded holes. A retaining member is rotatable between a normal position and a disabled position. The retaining member has a hole and a groove. A mechanism operates for enabling the retaining member to fasten the battery to the casing wall when the retaining member is in the normal position. The mechanism includes first and second screws. The first screw extends through the hole of the retaining member, and extends into the first threaded hole in the casing wall and is connected to the casing wall. The first screw has a head engageable with the retaining member. The second screw extends through the groove in the retaining member when the retaining member is in the normal position. The second screw extends into the second threaded hole in the casing wall, and is connected to the casing wall. The second screw has a head engageable with the retaining member.

Abstract: Spray paint equipment combining a paint gun and stand. The stand serves to adjustably support a primary paint supply; filters for filtering paint; a gravity feed tank for the spray gun and the spray gun when it is not in use. To this end the stand is formed with a horizontal base dimensioned to support the paint supply. An upstanding vertical post extending from the base has adjustably mounted thereon an initial filter holder supporting a filter to filter paint as it is delivered into the paint supply. Also adjustably arranged on the vertical support post is another filter supporting holder and final filter mounted above an adjustable gravity tank support and gravity feed paint tank for the spray gun permitting selective positioning of the componets necessary to effect spray painting.

Abstract: A stabilizer bar (26) is employed to stabilize an elongated valve stem extension (22) for a buried valve (11). The stabilizer bar includes telescoping sections (27, 28) providing adjustment to accommodate different diameter manholes (14). A bearing member (36) engageable with the valve extension is laterally movable to accommodate misalignment between the valve and the manhole.

Abstract: A bowl stabilizer device for use with mixing bowls or the like in food preparation wherein a round or semi-round bowl bottom is present. The bowl stabilizer resiliently engages a portion of the bowl base conforming to the bowl diameter and angular inclination of the bowl portion providing for resistance of co-planar movement with the resting surface. The bowl stabilizer has a contoured endless coil configuration for overlapping engagement with the bowl.

Abstract: The mounting system of the present invention is adapted to support a precision transducer (14) in spaced alignment with a supporting case (12). The mounting system comprises a plurality of mounting elements (30), each mounting element having one end (34), an opposite end (32) and a resilient intermediate portion (36). One end is adapted to be connected to the transducer, and the opposite end is adapted to be connected to the case. Adjacent mounting elements are joined to one another by bridge sections (38) to form a continuous mounting ring (16) and to define a plurality of gaps (56). At least the end connected to the transducer and bridge sections is composed of a substance that has a coefficient of thermal expansion approximately equal to the coefficient of thermal expansion of the transducer. Each intermediate portion is configured to provide a low resistance to relative movement between the transducer and case in a radial direction, and a high resistance to relative movement in other directions.