Abstract: A carrying assembly for devices, e.g. electronic devices, and appliances. The assembly is defined by a housing and engaging element (e.g., a button), a pin, and a carrying solution. The button has latching legs and defines a cavity. The pin is engageable with the button through insertion in the cavity. The carrying solution is a base element with a housing slot for the legs upon insertion of the button into the base element. Snapping engagement between the legs and housing slot and between the pin and the button occurs. The legs can be snappingly disengaged from the carrying solution. The pin can be rotationally disengaged from the button. The carrying assembly can be connected to a holster on one side and to a belt clip on the other side, forming an advantageous solution for the user.

Abstract: The positioning arrangement comprises at least one pair of complimentary rounded recesses, each recess being provided on the mating face of the corresponding component. One ball is positioned between each pair of complementary recesses.

Abstract: A disclosed constant velocity joint includes an outer ring including an annular space with an open end, plural outer grooves axially extending in an outer wall of the annular space and being equally spaced from each other in a circumferential direction, and plural inner grooves axially extending in an inner wall of the annular space and facing the respective outer grooves; and a cage configured to hold balls that slide along the inner walls and the outer walls. The outer ring and/or the cage is made of a synthetic resin. A drive force of one of the cage and the outer ring is transmitted to the other one of the cage and the outer ring when part of the cage is inserted in the annular space and the balls held by the cage are engaged in the inner grooves and the outer grooves.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes obtaining a tubular structure having a passageway and comprising a fiber reinforced plastic material, and then attaching a flange structure comprising an aperture coupled to the tubular structure using an attachment element.

Abstract: A socket assembly including a housing having a bore; an insert member disposed in the bore, the insert member defining a socket; and a cap attached to the housing proximate an inlet of the bore and having an opening to receive a connecting member that extends into the socket.

Abstract: A robot quick-release assembly has a first joint member and a robot component mounted thereon, the first joint member has a first coupler and a second joint member, a robot arm mounted thereon, has a second coupler, a clamp, and a locking collar. The first coupler can be coaxially aligned with the second coupler and pressed into the second joint member, and detachably connected to the second joint member. The first mechanical coupler is detachably connected to the second mechanical coupler for transferring power across the quick-release assembly. The robot component can receive an additional electrical connector, the additional electrical connector supplying power to the robot component. The quick-release assembly coupling assembly further exerts large forces with the application of a relatively small torque to the locking collar by applying a two stage wedge engagement and can further include a sequencing system.

Abstract: A sealed vacuum thermal insulation panel having a thermal barrier that comprises a core made of thermal insulation material and two panel walls made of a barrier material substantially impermeable to atmospheric gases and water vapors. The two panel walls covers opposite sides of the core. The sealed panel further comprises at least one lateral strip of substantially impermeable to atmospheric gases and water vapor. The lateral strip is adapted to sealably enfold the edges of the obverse side of the two panel walls. Additionally, the sealed panel further comprises at least one sealing strip, each comprising sealing material. The sealing strip is adapted to sealably join the edges to the inner side of the lateral strip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display system having a large number of display panels. Each display panel comprises a large number of light-emitting elements. The display system further includes a system control for actuating the display panels and a data bus which connects the system control to each of the display panels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a body-side suspension strut bearing for wheel suspensions of motor vehicles, with a suspension strut which consists at least of a telescoping shock absorber and a bearing spring, and which is supported by way of a shock absorber bearing on the body and by way of another bearing on the wheel suspension elements of the motor vehicle, there being a joint between the body and the suspension strut. A suspension strut bearing which is favorable in terms of construction, production engineering and function, is achieved by the joint being formed by a universal joint with two crossing axes of rotation.

Abstract: A clamp for securing an element to a structure comprises, a first part and a second part, engageable into a assembled state about the element to be secured. A flexible element is attached to the first part and the second part, which flexible element allows independent movement of the first part and second part when the clamp is not assembled. The clamp further comprises a tensioning mechanism adapted to hold the flexible element taught when the clamp is in the assembled state.

Abstract: A securing device for a windscreen wiper connector is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of constructing an articulation joint includes forming a metallic tube with a number of rings formed therein. Springs may be secured to the inside surface or outside surface of the rings to allow the joint to bend in directions transverse to the axis of the springs. A fixture may be used to hold the springs at the correct position within the tube and the springs may be urged toward the rings or vice versa to obtain a good bond between the springs and the rings.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to install an anchor bolt with sufficient strength without lowering strength even when a reinforcing member exists. According to the present invention, in a method of installing an anchor bolt in a fixing surface, first, a first fixing hole for fixing the anchor bolt is drilled in the fixing surface. Then, a second fixing hole is drilled from a distal end portion of the first fixing hole in an inclined state. Afterward, an anchor bolt bent at a middle portion thereof is fixed to the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole.

Abstract: A shaft seal for forming a dynamic seal along an axially extending annular running surface and method of installation thereof is provided. The shaft seal has a mounting portion configured to be connected to a stationary housing and a seal lip having an annular sealing surface extending between an oil side end and an air side end of the seal lip. The sealing surface is configured to extend axially along a shaft running surface. An annular bridge portion connects the seal lip to the mounting portion. A plurality of webs extend generally radially between the bridge portion and the mounting portion to prevent the seal lip from being inadvertently unfolded during installation or while in use. An annulus can be used to install the shaft seal into a housing and about a shaft without the need for secondary operations.

Abstract: The invention relates to exhaust gas heat exchangers, as they are generally known, and to a sealing device which is especially suitable for using in exhaust gas heat exchangers. The inventive exhaust gas heat exchanger comprises connection points for the exhaust gas flow, for connecting the exhaust gas heat exchanger both to an exhaust gas supply line for supplying a hot exhaust gas and an exhaust gas withdrawal line for withdrawing the exhaust gas flow cooled in the exhaust gas heat exchanger. The exhaust gas flow flows through the exhaust gas heat exchanger in a bundle of exhaust gas guiding pipes in a flow direction. A coolant also flows through the exhaust gas heat exchanger, in a coolant flow. To this end, the exhaust gas heat exchanger is provided with at least one coolant supply connection and at least one coolant withdrawal connection. The coolant is guided in a coolant channel in the exhaust gas heat exchanger, inside which it flows around the bundle of exhaust gas guiding pipes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a screw 1 comprising a thread-forming thread 2 for the creation of a metric thread, comprising a load-bearing thread portion 3 and a forming thread portion 4 which is tapered to the tip of the screw. The flights of the tapered thread portion 4 are sharp-edged and fully formed.

Abstract: The invention is based on a device having a centering element (10) and at least one form-locking element (12) for fastening an axially mountable tool (14) to a drive shaft (16), which is drivable in an oscillating manner, of a hand-held power tool (28) in which the centering element (10) is provided for centering the tool (14) relative to the drive shaft (16), and the form-locking element (12) is provided for defining a rotary position of the tool (14) relative to the drive shaft (16). It is proposed that the form-locking element (12) is located radially outside the centering element (10).

Abstract: A connection system for connecting external devices to specified locations on a marine seismic streamer. Inner collars are clamped to the cable at specified locations along its length. Each inner collar forms a circular race encircling the cable. An outer collar attached to an external device rotatably receives the inner collar and the encircled streamer in its bore to allow the streamer to rotate freely within the outer collar relative to the external device. The outer collar has an inner face bounding and defining the shape of the bore. The inner face is tapered from an intermediate position outward toward front and rear edges of the outer collar to form a bore that is wider at the front and rear edges than at the intermediate position. This flaring out of the bore provides the streamer three degrees of angular freedom to position itself within the bore.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a joint apparatus of car windshield wiper arm, which comprises a gripping cabin and a chassis; wherein, said gripping cabin having a hollow opening perforates through at the junction of the top surface and the front side; a vertical elastic hook is erected at the center of said hollow opening; and a pair of snap-on lugs are outwards respectively protruded at two junctions in the left side and right side of said gripping cabin with the rear side. By means of said vertical elastic hook and two snap-on lugs buckling engagement with the front tab and two bottom flaps on the head of said wiper arm, the rigging joint between of said wiper and said wiper arm become more securely firm; Besides, in the practical operation of dismantling and replacing worn wiper by new one, the separation of said wiper from said wiper arm can be easily, simply and rapidly accomplished by directly applying force on said vertical elastic hook with only one finger.

Abstract: A front tube telescopic assembly of a bicycle comprises a locking unit having a notch at one side thereof; a lower end of the locking unit having an outer threaded portion for screwing a tightening unit so as to tighten the locking unit. The locking unit is screwed to an upper end of a front tube by using a screwing unit. An upper end of the locking unit is enclosed by a C sleeve. A telescopic tube is received in a hole of the front tube; and one side of the telescopic tube has a long trench. A screwing unit passes through the long trench, the C sleeve and the locking unit to telescopically retain the telescopic tube in the front tube.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an adjustable arm rest with a support face (1), an operating lever (3), a joint apparatus adapted for being secured to an arm rest carrier (7) and a locking apparatus. The joint apparatus allows pivoting of the arm rest about three axis, and the at least one operating lever (3) locks or re-leases the joint apparatus and thereby the placement of the apparatus in relation to the arm rest carrier (7) in the three axes. Furthermore, a lockable joint apparatus is described.

Abstract: A sports stick portion includes a pin secured to a stick portion. The pin can have a male threaded region for engaging a mating stick portion and a distal end. A collar can concentrically surround the male threaded region and the distal end of the pin.

Abstract: An arrangement for fixing a wiper device for a motor vehicle includes at least one stand for guiding and fixing a drive shaft that extends axially in a substantially vertical direction. The stand includes a barrel in which the shaft is guided in rotation, and a horizontal base plate for fixing the stand to a structural element of the vehicle, by a damper block made of an elastically deformable material. The damper block is fixed to the structural element by a fixing element, which includes a vertical rod that passes through the damper block and is connected to the structural element, and an element for locking the damper block on the structural element. The rod and locking element are connected by connection means for enabling the rod and locking element to disconnect, through downward sliding of the locking element with respect to the rod, when subjected to a violent impact.

Abstract: A loader coupler or other attachment includes first and second roll-back stops located on opposite lateral sides. The stops include a mounting location such as a boss, a bumper or stop member releasably secured to the mounting location, and optionally one or more shims disposed between the mounting location and the stop member. The number and thickness of the shims may be used to control the spacing of the first and second stop members from their respective mounting locations to thus control the angular position of the coupler when the stop members contact the respective arms of the machine carrying the coupler.

Abstract: An upper cover body has left and right grooves between a solid core and left and right sides; a round groove near a front side; a rear facing receptacle across a rear of the solid core; the left and right sides including left and right ribs extending to the rear end encompassing a hollow socket; an elastic embed hook on the rear end corresponding with the receptacle and having a forward facing nose. A chassis has a bottom plate, left and right plates extending upward from respective sides of the bottom plate, and a rear plate; a fixing hole in the bottom plate; an upright curbing plate at the rear end of the bottom plate; a front horizontal fixing pivot between the left and right plates; an upright hollow plug encompassed by the left, right, and rear plates; an insetting hole centered in the rear plate.

Abstract: Forms for display of clothing and the like with magnetically attachable parts are provided. The magnetic joints comprise a magnetic assembly with a depth-of-pull sufficient to cause the attachable part to begin to pull toward the form at a distance preferably greater than one-half inch, preferably about one inch. Preferably the magnetic assembly has a depth-of-pull of at least about 120 gauss at a distance of one inch. A metallic plate is arranged in mating configuration with the magnetic assembly. Mating pins may be provided, as well as indexing pins. If the manikin is knocked over, or if the attached part is pulled or bumped, it will come loose rather than breaking off; and the mating parts are self-seeking in use, so that they will come together in proper orientation even when being mated beneath clothes. A bump to the manikin sufficient to overcome the on-contact strength of the magnetic attachment may not result in detachment of the limb because of the depth-of-pull strength of the magnetic assembly.

Abstract: Forms for display of clothing and the like with magnetically attachable parts are provided. The magnetic joints comprise a magnetic assembly with a depth-of-pull sufficient to cause the attachable part to begin to pull toward the form at a distance preferably greater than one-half inch, preferably about one inch. Preferably the magnetic assembly has a depth-of-pull of at least about 120 gauss at a distance of one inch. A metallic plate is arranged in mating configuration with the magnetic assembly. Mating pins may be provided, as well as indexing pins. If the manikin is knocked over, or if the attached part is pulled or bumped, it will come loose rather than breaking off; and the mating parts are self-seeking in use, so that they will come together in proper orientation even when being mated beneath clothes. A bump to the manikin sufficient to overcome the on-contact strength of the magnetic attachment may not result in detachment of the limb because of the depth-of-pull strength of the magnetic assembly.

Abstract: In the aerospace field spacecraft components are held together by separation systems until a specific time when they must be separated or deployed. Customarily a threaded joining bolt engages one of the components to be joined, and a threaded nut is placed on that bolt against the other component so they can be drawn together by a releasable locking assembly. The releasable locking assembly herein includes a plunger having one end coupled to one end of a plunger bolt. The other end is flanged to abut and compress a coil spring when the plunger is advanced toward the interface plane between the two components. When the plunger is so advanced toward the interface plane, the end of the plunger bolt can be connected to the joining bolt. Thus during retraction the joining bolt is drawn to one side of the interface plane by the force of the expanding spring.

Abstract: A wiper arrangement for the windscreen of a motor vehicle includes a screwless securing device which enables the arrangement to be attached to a vehicle. The securing device includes at least three securing members arranged at a distance from each other, whereby two members are situated on a connecting line. The third securing member is arranged at a distance from the connecting line. The securing device also includes receiving devices with which the securing members can engage. The securing direction of at least one securing member and the corresponding receiving device is orientated in a substantially parallel position to the transversal extension of the windscreen in order to receive moments occurring while the wiper arrangement is in operation in an optimum manner.

Abstract: A universal snap-fit system for interconnecting multiple circuit boards in a stacked relationship is provided. The system allows circuit boards to be stacked with a minimum of assembly time. In addition, the system allows circuit boards of varying thicknesses to be stacked, without requiring the provision of system components in a multitude of sizes. The provided system also allows more than two circuit boards to be interconnected to one another in a stacked relationship without requiring multiple sets of attachment holes in interior circuit boards. In addition, more than two circuit boards can be stacked quickly and easily.

Abstract: A loader coupler includes first and second dump stops located on opposite lateral sides of the coupler and first and second roll-back stops located on opposite lateral sides of the coupler. Each of the dump and roll-back stops includes a base connected to or formed as a part of the coupler; at least one shim located adjacent the base; and, a cover releasably connected to the base and located adjacent the at least one shim. Accordingly, the at least one shim is located between the cover and the base. The outer face of the cover can be angled to ensure flush contact between it and an associated arm of a loader to which the coupler is connected. The adjustable stops are used by locating at least one shim adjacent the base and securing the a cover to the base member and adjacent the shim, with the shim located between the cover and the base member. Thereafter, it is determined if the cover contacts the associated loader arm in a desired stop position.

Abstract: A self locking fastener system is disclosed for light-weight ballistic resistant applications. The fastener system includes a ballistic resistant cap nut with an integral shoulder. The shoulder is formed onto the mating surface of the cap nut and is keyed to lock with a cut-out in a structural member to which the fastener system is secured. In a commercial aircraft, the cap nut is located on the passenger cabin side of the ballistic resistant flight deck door and prevents tampering therewith that might otherwise lead to disassembly or damage to the fastener system and degrade the ballistic resistance of the door assembly. Thus provided, the fastener system is resistant to removal by manipulation of the cap nut as well as damage from ballistic projectiles. The shoulder of the cap nut increases the shear area of the fastener along the plane of the mating surface thereby enhancing the fastener's resistance to shear loading. The cap nut is constructed of titanium or stainless steel.

Abstract: A modular headliner assembly (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) adapted to inflate away from a roof (18) of a vehicle (12) into a position between a side structure (16) of the vehicle and a vehicle occupant. The modular headliner assembly (10) also includes a headliner (36) for covering an interior portion (38) of the roof (18) and at least one support device (40) for supporting the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) and the headliner in the vehicle (12). The support device (40) includes a bracket (42) having a portion (44) connectable to the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14), fastener (202) for connecting the headliner (36) to the bracket, and a fastener (222) for connecting the bracket to the vehicle (12).

Abstract: Disclosed is a spacer of a windshield wiper for a vehicle including an upper panel, a pair of side panels extending downwardly from opposite lateral ends of the upper panel while defining a receiving space therebetween, the side panels being centrally formed with through holes, respectively, and annular protrusions protruded, toward each other, from the side panels around the through holes, and adapted to be fitted in through holes formed at an element of the windshield wiper to be assembled with the spacer, respectively. Each of the protrusions has a tapered structure having a diameter gradually reduced toward a free end of the protrusion, while having an annular step formed at the free end of each of the protrusions, and a plurality of slits formed at the annular step.

Abstract: A wiper system has a driveable wiper arm (20) guided at one end on the motor vehicle. A long-straggling wiper blade (12) capable of being placed against the window (16) with a wiper strip (22) is detachably hinge-mounted via a connection device (18) that has a pivot bolt (24) on the arm side. The axis of articulation of the pivot bolt extends substantially transversely to the longitudinal direction of the wiper blade in the working direction of the wiper system. The system includes a coupling part (26) on the wiper-blade side in a center section of the wiper blade (12) on its side opposite from the window (16) having a bore-like bearing receptacle for a pivot bolt (24). The bearing receptacle is provided with a bottleneck (94) capable of being expanded elastically to the diameter (92) of the pivot bolt.

Abstract: A bicycle handlebar stem assembly includes a stem with two lugs extending from one of two ends of the stem. A first connection member has an aperture through which the stem extends, and two recesses are defined in an inside of the first connection member so as to receive the two lugs therein. A second connection member has a clamp part on one end thereof and an insertion extends from the other end of the second connection member. The insertion is inserted in the other end of the stem.

Abstract: A connector includes first and second engagable components for mounting on an implement and a handle. The first component has a boss formed with an internal socket and an outer peripheral surface surrounding the socket, and the second component includes an insert member, a sleeve member which is independent of the insert member, and parts for interengaging the insert and sleeve members when the insert member is received in the sleeve member. The insert member has an insert portion engagable within an opening in the end of the handle and a spigot portion adapted to fit within the internal socket of the boss. The sleeve member has a first portion engagable with the external surface of the end of the handle, and a second portion engagable with the outer peripheral surface of the first component.

Abstract: A platform scale cover is reinforced with one or more scale mats formed of a fiber filled polyester thermoset plastic material (FFP). The mats can be securely and rigidly fixed to scale covers using conventional mechanical fasteners. The FFP can be molded with textures, colors and grain patterns which closely simulate natural materials such as marble, granite and other stone and brick type materials. Sturdy mountings can be molded on the mats to facilitate mounting the mat to a scale platform.

Abstract: The invention specifies a possible fastening means which can be used to position components precisely, in a straightforward and permanent manner, in the body of a unit, to be precise relative to stop surfaces for the component which are formed in the unit body.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided that permits the quick connection and disconnection of various objects, including stowage bins. The fastener assembly includes a tubular connector for engaging a pin. The tubular connector may define a keyhole having a head end and a slot extending circumferentially from the head end. The head end is sized to receive an end portion of the pin and the slot has a width selected to engage the end portion of the pin. Thus, the end portion of the pin may be inserted through the head end and the tubular connector may then be rotated such that the end portion of the pin is engaged within the slot.

Abstract: The invention relaters to a wiper arrangement (10) for the windscreen (30) of a motor vehicle comprising a screwless securing device (72), which enables the inventive arrangement to be attached to a vehicle. Said securing device (72) comprises at least three securing members (32, 34, 36) arranged at a distance from each other, whereby two (32, 34) are situated on a connecting line. The third securing member (36) is arranged at a distance from the connecting line. The securing device (72) also comprises appropriate receiving devices (66, 68, 70) with which the securing members (32, 34, 36) can engage. According to the invention, the securing direction (74) of at least one securing member (32, 34, 36) and the corresponding receiving devices (66) is orientated in a substantially parallel position to the transversal extension of the windscreen (48) in order to receive moments occurring while the wiper arrangement is in operation in an optimum manner.

Abstract: Forms for display of clothing and the like with magnetically attachable parts are provided. The magnetic joints comprise a magnetic assembly with a depth-of-pull sufficient to cause the attachable part to begin to pull toward the form at a distance preferably greater than one-half inch, preferably about one inch. Preferably the magnetic assembly has a depth-of-pull of at least about 120 gauss at a distance of one inch. A metallic plate is arranged in mating configuration with the magnetic assembly. Mating pins may be provided, as well as indexing pins. If the manikin is knocked over, or if the attached part is pulled or bumped, it will come loose rather than breaking off; and the mating parts are self-seeking in use, so that they will come together in proper orientation even when being mated beneath clothes. A bump to the manikin sufficient to overcome the on-contact strength of the magnetic attachment may not result in detachment of the limb because of the depth-of-pull strength of the magnetic assembly.

Abstract: A separable, form-fitting joint (5) is proposed in which one plastic component is designed as a base component (6) and another component, a cover (7), is designed as a component to be mounted on the base component (6), and the cover (7) is equipped, as viewed from the mounting direction (10), with opposing pocket-shaped receptacles (13, 14, 20, 21) which are formed on cover (7) by tongues (16, 17, 22, 23) on the cover (7) and which accommodate the insertion of flange-shaped edge sections (9, 12) of the base component (6).

Abstract: The present invention is an interface between a piece of baggage and a preconcentrator. The baggage-preconcentrator interface is able be secured to the opening in the baggage, such as an opening created by a zipper. The baggage-preconcentrator interface provides a convenient entry point from which to extract air from the interior of baggage. The shape of such interface corresponds to that of the preconcentrator, which collects constituents of air. The preconcentrator is inserted into the baggage-preconcentrator interface and an air sample is extracted from the interior of the baggage and through both the interface and the preconcentrator. As the air is extracted, the constituents of air collect in the preconcentrator. After collecting the constituents, the preconcentrator is inserted into a testing unit capable of detecting trace amounts of explosives, such as an ion trap mobility spectrometer. The testing unit analyzes the constituents and determines whether any of them are explosive.

Abstract: A windshield wiper for motor vehicles, having a support bracket (1) for connection to a wiper arm secured to a motor vehicle, wherein the support bracket (1) has an essentially U-shaped cross section and at least one support bracket detent recess (7); at least one lower bracket (2) for connection to a rubber wiper blade, wherein the lower bracket (2) has an essentially U-shaped cross section, has at least one lower bracket detent recess (11), and is at least partly embraced by the support bracket (1); and a joint (3) for pivotably connecting the at least one lower bracket (2) to the support bracket (1), wherein the joint (3) has a joint base body (12) at least partly embraced by the lower bracket (2), at least one lower bracket detent body (13), connected to the joint base body (12), for locking onto the at least one lower bracket detent recess (11), and at least one support bracket detent body (16), provided on the at least one lower bracket detent body (13), for locking onto the at least one support bracket

Abstract: A cultivator point assembly includes an adaptor having a front and a rear end, and intended to be mounted to a cultivator machine at an upper end and having a foot projecting from a lower end. A cultivator point is adapted to be engaged with the adaptor and has a mounting section and a forward ground-working edge. An aperture in the mounting section is adapted to receive the foot of the adaptor in a first reversed position, whereafter the cultivator point is rotated 180° relative to the adaptor into an intermediate position in which the ground working edge is in a forward facing position relative to the adaptor, and is then moved rearwardly relative to the adaptor into a working position. A stop in use prevents unintentional detachment of the cultivator point from the adaptor.

Abstract: A one-piece elastomeric furniture coupling device for securing a first furniture panel to a second furniture panel, the coupling device comprising a top head portion and a downwardly-extending stem portion. The top head portion comprises a front face plate and a body portion extending rearwardly from the front face plate. The front face plate is molded in the shape of an inverted truncated pyramid, with a lower edge of the face plate being shorter in width than an upper edge. The body portion conforms in shape to the front face plate resulting in a truncated frusto-conical shape. The body portion has a plurality of securing ridges along its surface, for secure attachment within a mortise drilled into a first furniture panel. The stem portion is substantially cylindrical and has a plurality of barbs along its outer surface for secure attachment within a hole drilled into a second furniture panel to be assembled with the first furniture panel.

Abstract: The invention is related to the housing of motorized driven data storage device(s) 20 or accommodating such device(s), comprising one or more drive assembly(s) 103, comprising one or more data storage media(s) and one or more drive motor(s) Together with suited fastening means, a damper-carrier-surface 50, a damper-fastening-surface 55, at least one respective carrier-surface-oscillation-damper 51 and a fastening-surface-oscillation-damper 74, is provided in order to support a data storage device 20. The damper-carrier-surface 50 and the damper-fastening-surface 55 are allocated to one side of the drive assembly 103 and to two opposite facing sides of a suitable supporting-surface 3. A carrier-surface-oscillation-damper 51 is arranged between the damper-carrier-surface 50 and the supporting-surface 3 and is situated with at least one respective contact surface on the damper-carrier-surface 50 and the supporting-surface 3 in at least a partially two-dimensional manner.

Abstract: A panel installation system for a building construction includes sliding a clamping member (C) along structural members having opposed flanges (B) for positioning acoustic or thermal panels (A) therebetween. The clamping members (C) receive bolts including a shank (D) extending therethrough and being carried at marginal portions of the panels. Lip members (E) on the backside of the sliding clamping members provide a slot accommodating one of the flanges for positioning the clamping member for securing the panels between respective structural members.

Abstract: An improved hydraulic cylinder construction having a feature thereon facilitating operative connection with a service kit to enable a quick and injury free removal thereof from a location whereat the hydraulic cylinder is spring biased in a shock absorber installation, particularly for use in a scraper blade mounting assembly.