Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic apparatus, including: a display device, a base, a detachable connector, an auxiliary display module, and a placement portion for placing the auxiliary display module, the display device being disposed on the base through the detachable connector.

Abstract: A holding device for holding a portable medical appliance and for introducing it into a mounting rail includes a main body with a main face and at least one guide element having a guide profile, the at least one guide element being formed along a longitudinal axis of the main body and extending from the main body in an insertion direction. The at least one guide element is introducible into a guide in the mounting rail. The holding device also includes at least one fixing member for fixing the portable medical appliance to the holding device via an adapter, a locking mechanism that is movable at least partially in the insertion direction between a first and second locking positions, and at least one clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism being movable at least partially in the insertion direction between first and second clamping positions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an attachable external display screen for use on electronic devices. The display screen may be removably mounted onto a surface of an electronic device to provide the user with an additional display screen. The attachable display screen may utilize a dual sliding mechanism that allows for the display screen to slide out to different lengths relative to the screen of the electronic device. The attachable display screen may also utilize a torque hinge to pivotally couple the display screen to a frame that mounts onto the electronic device. The attachable display screen is rotatable about both the horizontal and vertical axes, which allows a user to tilt and adjust the angle of the display screen.

Abstract: A wireform attachment mechanism, or support arm, that can be used to attach an earcup to a helmet. The outer end of the support arm can be opened to release the earcup, or closed to clamp onto the earcup.

Abstract: A modular structure includes a structural element, a rod, a knuckle, a rod mount, and a bearing holder. The knuckle is connected to a first end of the structural element and the rod mount is connected through the structural element. The bearing holder is removably connected to an actuated member and slides along the rod held by the rod mount.

Abstract: An adapting part is designed to be held on a casing of a turbo-engine, partially covering the casing. The adapting part includes, in the extension of one of its axial ends, a first connector to engage with a first complementary connector associated with the casing to form a sliding connection. The adapting part also includes, at its other axial end, a second connector to be secured to a second complementary connector associated with the casing to form a rigid connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for securing a mobile medical equipment supporter system, such as an infusion pump pole, to a mobile patient transporter, such as a gurney, thereby enhancing patient and attendant safety. In some embodiments in accordance with the present invention adjustable hitchee assembly is operatively connected to a hitch coupler of the mobile medical equipment supporter system which allows the position where the mobile medical equipment supporter system is secured to the mobile patient transporter to be easily varied. In some other embodiments in accordance with the present invention more than one mobile medical equipment supporter system can be secured independently to the mobile patient transporter. In yet another embodiment, the mobile medical equipment supporter system can be configured to be positioned at any desired position around the mobile patient transporter.

Abstract: A connection arrangement of a force- and movement-transmitting drive unit includes a press comprising at least a drive unit, a slide and a part with a thread. The drive unit is mounted at a pull or push point of the slide. A first connecting element comprises a nut mounted movably in the slide. The first connecting element and the part form a releasable connection. The part is releasably connected to an additional connecting part with a thread. The drive unit is connected to the slide via the releasable connection. The first connecting element is mounted movably in the slide. When the drive unit is in a released state or in a removed state, the additional connecting part can be separated from the part to at least partially remain in the first connecting element or in the releasable connection.

Abstract: A guy adapter includes a main body having first and second ends. A socket member is connected to the first end. An eye member is connected to the second end. A non-integral pulling eye is slidably mounted on the main body. The socket member is forged to the first end of the main body. A pulling eye is slidably disposed on the main body. The eye member is forged to the second end of the main body. Accordingly, the guy adapter is formed having a non-integral pulling eye slidably mounted thereon.

Abstract: A guy adapter includes a main body having first and second ends. A socket member is connected to the first end. An eye member is connected to the second end. A non-integral pulling eye is slidably mounted on the main body. The socket member is forged to the first end of the main body. A pulling eye is slidably disposed on the main body. The eye member is forged to the second end of the main body. Accordingly, the guy adapter is formed having a non-integral pulling eye slidably mounted thereon.

Abstract: An attachment system for mounting a tile of a thermal protection system to a substructure comprises a post assembly configured to interconnect the tile to the substructure. The post assembly is configured to allow relative sliding movement between the tile and the substructure along a plane which is generally parallel to the tile. The attachment system facilitates installation and removal of the tile from the substructure for inspection, maintenance and repair of the tile and/or the substructure.

Abstract: An alignment device for aligning a second aperture in a second plate with a first aperture in a first plate and an alignment method of utilizing the same. The alignment device includes a main body, a first part extending from the main body, and a second part extending from the first part. The main body comprises a first linear dimension exceeding a width of the second aperture for disposing overlying the second plate. The first part comprises a second linear dimension for extending and fitting into the second aperture. The second part comprises a third linear dimension for extending and fitting into the first aperture.

Abstract: A clip assembly having first and second clip members. In an example embodiment the first and second clip members are generally matching. Each clip member includes a mounting member adapted to envelope and slide along an edge of an associated mounting support, such as a ceiling T rail. Each clip member further includes a spacer member arranged generally parallel to the mounting member. The clip members are adapted to be mutually engaged by the engaging means included in respective spacer members when the first and second clip members are drawn together as a result of the respective mounting members sliding toward each other along opposed edges of the mounting support. The clip assembly is secured to the mounting support by an external screw and capable of being easily released from it, when necessary.

Abstract: An anti-rolling device of a ball and socket joint prevents the rolling movement of a moving body coupled to the ball effectively without hindering omni-directional tilt rotational movement of the moving body, i.e. a moving part relative to the socket, a fixing part. The anti-rolling device comprises: a bracket on the moving part that is fixed to the circumference of the moving body; a guide channel whose upper part is pivoted to the bracket on the moving part; a sliding bar coupled to the guide channel in a way being possible to be slid thereinto; and a bracket on the fixing part which is mounted on the fixing part and coupled with the lower part of the sliding bar.

Abstract: A device 10 for supporting and vertically adjusting the position of a picture or other object after the device 10 is secured to a support structure includes a first member 12 having an upper portion 14 that is secured to a wall or similar support structure, and a lower portion having a plurality of horizontally aligned and alternating ridges 42 and parallel arcuate depressions 44 that are adjacent and perpendicular to opposing vertical channels 22. The device further includes a second member 26 that is slidably secured to the first member 12 via skate members 28 inserted in the channels 22 of the first member 12. An annular hanger member 36 is joined to a lower end 38 of the plate portion 34 to removably receive a substantially “D” configured hanger 40 that supports the object.

Abstract: A device for fastening an emitter to a housing comprises a manoeuvre element slidable in a first direction, an activating element slidable in a second, fastening direction that is inclined in relation to the first direction, with the first and second elements are interconnected via at least one cam mechanism. In addition, a fastening element is slidable in the second direction, wherein the activating and fastening elements are interconnected via at least one elastic element. The fastening element is adapted to move, in response to displacement of the manoeuvre element in the first direction, between a fastening position in which it produces a fastening force onto the emitter and an open position in which the fastening force is released.

Abstract: An adjustable clip having a first clip member and a second clip member. The first clip member includes a first slide tang that includes a first end, a second end with a detent tang. The second clip member includes a second slide tang having a first end, a second end with a detent tang. The slide tangs of the first and second clip members are positioned over the rail for installation and the slide tangs are moved towards each other until the detent tangs of the first and second clip members engage opposing ends of the rail.

Abstract: A multi-monitor is provided with a first display device having a display screen and a second display device having a display screen smaller than the display screen of the first display device, and a supporting mechanism which is mountable on an outside portion of the first display device, and supports the second display device rotatably about a first axis and a second axis intersecting the first axis. The first second display device is driven in accordance with the same operation system as the first display device.

Abstract: It is often necessary to unfold the integral carrying case of a device such as a portable electronic instrument comprising an upper and lower module. However if it is necessary upon unfolding the case to move apart the modules a limited distance while maintaining their relative alignment the common scissor-slider mechanism will not suffice inasmuch as the scissor mechanism does not latch on retraction and rotation. The disclosed invention provides a scissor-slider mechanism that extends without constraint in the usual fashion, but upon retraction and rotation about the slider axis required for folding the scissor-slider mechanism self-latches, keeping the upper and lower modules from separating.

Abstract: A connector unit of the multiple-connection, rapid-engagement type includes a first connector part and a second connector part which can be coupled face to face as a result of a relative movement along a general axis of the first connector part. The second connector part is carried by a movable body adapted to stop close to the first connector part so that these face each other. The connector parts include mutual centring means. One of these two connector parts is movable transverse the direction of coupling to compensate for any transverse misalignment relative to this direction. The movable connector part is carried by an auxiliary support structure with the interposition of resiliently yielding members so as to be swingable relative to the support structure. These resilient members are preloaded so as, in their undeformed condition, to define a rest position corresponding to the aligned condition of the two connector parts.

Abstract: A retainer ring having expandable sides for attaching a passenger side air bag to a air bag module canister. The retainer ring accommodates slight variations in the canister thus permitting the air bag cushion to be securely fastened to the canister without the formation of gaps between the air bag cushion and the canister. This reduces gas leakage from the canister during deployment of the air bag cushion. A self-locking mechanism is also provided to permit assembly of the retainer ring without the need for fasteners or special tools.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism for controlling the movement of the cover panel of a portable computer includes a pivot arm and a slide mechanism. The ends of the pivot arm are pivotally attached to the cover panel and to the housing of the computer, respectively. The cover panel is also pivotally attached to the slide mechanism, which slides along a track mounted in the housing of the computer. The pivot points provide a predetermined frictional resistance to rotational movement whereby the cover panel, which typically includes a display, may be stabilized in an upright position while the computer is in use.

Abstract: A gearshift rod for an automotive manual transmission includes two tubular shift rods that support stop plates welded to the inner surface of the rods. Spaced axially along an overlapping region of the rod, located between the stop plates are resilient damping members. A resilient damping strip is located between the longitudinal edges of semicircular portions of the shift rods.

Abstract: A nut block, which is driven by a feed screw shaft and which is movable axially within a guide rail having a U-shaped cross section, is provided with extending portions extending laterally from both upper side portions thereof. The extending portions are positioned near the upper surfaces of both side walls of the guide rail to cover these upper surfaces. A flexible seal plate of a magnetic material is provided to cover the whole length of the opening in the guide rail. The seal plate forms an expanded portion expanding upwardly at a portion corresponding to the nut block with the movement of the nut block. The seal plate has opposite ends respectively fixed to opposite axial ends of the guide rail. Both edge portions of the seal plate are attracted to rubber magnets mounted on the upper surfaces of the side walls of the guide rail.

Abstract: A safety ski binding includes a binding member guided in the longitudinal direction of a ski on a guide rail and releasably fixable in different positions therealong by an adjusting arrangement, the binding member being under the influence of at least one pressing spring which acts in the longitudinal direction of the ski and which facilitates compensation for play existing between the binding member and the guide rail. The pressing spring is arranged in a spring cage which has a crosswall and a bottom. To provide a constant pressure, the spring cage is provided with at least two downwardly convex leaf springs, or with at least two longitudinal ribs which extend along the two sides of the bottom and are downwardly convex and resilient in a section of their longitudinal length.

Abstract: Adapter for a mastic applicator and finishing tool flat box having a guide plate and corner guide assembly adapted to be mounted on opposite side and end walls of the flat box. Each corner guide is slidable between an extended position in which it has an end portion that can be projected beyond the end wall on which the assembly is mounted. The extended end portion is adapted to straddle a corner bead to guide the movement of the flat box along the corner bead during mastic filling of the corner bead. The corner guide end portion position in retracted position being out of contact with the wall board thereby permitting normal flat box mastic dispensing movement across the flat wall board surface. Each adapter guide plate having a flange portion overlying the flat box wall end on which it is mounted, the surface of the flange functioning as wear shoes adapted to ride on the abrasive wall board surfaces during normal flat box operation and during bead filling operation.

Abstract: A stabilizer for vertically driven pumps in which a bearing is supported on the drive shaft approximately half way between the pump and the motor. The stabilizer bearing prevents bowing of the drive shaft which would cause considerable wear on the pump packing resulting in leaks. The stabilizer bearing is supported by adjustable arms each of which have an end which is bent to a 90.degree. angle and then twisted. Each of the ends of oppositely disposed support arms are twisted 90.degree., left and right respectively, after being bent so that the arms will counteract any torque on the drive shaft.

Abstract: A chair includes a compact backrest linkage mechanism for enabling the chair backrest and seat to tilt. The linkage mechanism comprises a pair of backrest levers pivotally connected to respective chair frame members near the chair back legs. A seat lever is pivotally connected to each chair frame member near the front legs. The backrest lever and seat lever pivotally connected to each chair frame member are connected to each other by an anti-friction sliding joint. Springs acting between the seat levers and chair frame members bias the seat levers and backrest levers to a normal configuration where the seat levers and backrest levers are positively located. A person sitting in the chair can tilt the backrest and simultaneously pivot the seat in only one direction from the normal configuration, that direction being to tilt the backrest backwardly and to raise the back end of the seat.

Abstract: A rigid crossover tube is provided to bridge from a refrigerator door to a refrigerator cabinet and to serve as a guide and protective cover for a water and/or electrical conductors connected to a door mounted ice and water dispensing apparatus. A fitting is provided in the bottom surface of the door. The tube is held in the fitting and is permitted to pivot relative thereto. The tube enters the cabinet through an opening in the base of the cabinet and is slidable therein responsive to pivotal movement of the tube when the door is opened or closed.

Abstract: An adjustable gas/air feed assembly for a gas burner having a gas conduit section and an aspirator section mounted for telescopic sliding movement relative to the conduit section. The sections are held at a desired telescopic extension by an adjustable seam carried by the inner section of the assembly, the seam being effective to circumferentially close the inner section while permitting limited radial contraction thereof. The inner section can thus be biased outwardly against the outer section of the assembly for holding the sections at a desired extended position.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method of assembling a seat slide device which comprises a lower rail, an upper rail slidably disposed on the lower rail and rotating members disposed between the lower and upper rails. The method comprises by steps: (a) temporarily assembling the lower and upper rails; (b) disposing the rotating members between a space defined between the temporarily assembled lower and upper rails; (c) pressing the temporarily assembled lower and upper rails against each other with a given pressing force; (d) making a relative longitudinal movement between the temporarily assembled lower and upper rails with the pressing force kept applied thereto; and (e) removing the pressing force when the relative longitudinal movement counts a given number.

Abstract: The retaining device comprises a holder block operatively associated with a clamping mechanism. The retaining device is displaceably and selectively securable along a guide rail by means of the holder block. A surgical instrument is carried by a support rod which is axially movable up and down and positionally securable in the clamping mechanism. The arresting of the holder block at the guide rail and the support rod in the clamping mechanism is effected by a tensioning or tightening member, such as a tensioning nut or spider acting upon both the holder block and the support rod.

Abstract: An applicator for particulate compositions having a horizontally oriented apertured dispensing container, wheels on either side, and an improved upright handle apparatus. The handle apparatus includes a yoke with a cross member, a mounting bracket affixed to the cross member, a pivotably attached slide mount which is preferably a support tube, a slidably mounted elongated handle, and lock members on the mount and handle for selectively securing the handle member in the slide mount in either an upright use position or a horizontal carrying/storage position. The lock members are preferably spring-loaded button members with buttons receivable in a lateral opening in the support tube. A socket in the bracket base provides rigid connection of the handle member to the cross member.

Abstract: An adjustable connector for connecting cups of a sound reduction headset to a headband. The connector includes an elastomeric slide that frictionally is held to the inner of two parallel end panels forming the terminal end portions of the headband. The outer panel shields the inner panel from the wearer's hair and thus serves to prevent the hair from catching in the slide's operation.

Abstract: A railroad switch mechanism wherein the switch points of a track switch are moved between normal and release positions by a switch machine connected to the switch points by throw rod, lock rod and detector rod assemblies which are adjusted to have predetermined lengths. The lock or detector rod assemblies have couplings which enable temporary disconnection from the switch points when testing to verify whether the operation of the switch to normal and reverse positions is within an allowable range of variations with respect to the stock rails with which the track switch is associated without affecting the adjustment of the length of the assemblies and requiring long and costly readjustment after the completion of testing.

Abstract: The combination of a modular, low-profile rail designed to readily accept spring-loaded, self-locking mounting brackets and components, and mounting brackets designed to accomodate specialized equipment is disclosed. The rail is channel-shaped with inwardly-turned flanges notched at intervals into circular recesses, and defining an inverted T-shaped slot. The mounting brackets are secured to the rail by compressing the two piece bracket thus exposing a stud which is inserted into a circular recess of the rail. The bracket is then slid to a position between two recesses and then released, the spring force locking it into place.

Abstract: A device for covering an oblong housing opening (3), along which an element (5) extending with one portion of itself into the housing (1) is movable back and forth, which comprises a flexible band (4), which immovably is secured at each end of the housing opening (3). The band is guided via deflecting rollers (6, 7) and guide rollers (8, 9) secured on the element (5), so as to train about the proximate portion of the element (5), which extends within the housing (1). The deflecting rollers (6, 7) and the guide rollers (8, 9) enable a shifting of the element (5) in the longitudinal direction of the housing opening (3) and with respect to the band (4).

Abstract: A router for edging laminated plastics, such as Formica material, includes a table and an adjustable work guide assembly. The work guide assembly comprises a stationary guide and a movable guide. The movable guide is movable toward and away from the stationary guide to determine the extent of the cut to be made by the router bit. A further stationary guide is also provided which is mounted on the table parallel to the previously mentioned guides, whereby a second edge may be cut on the laminated plastic which is parallel to the first edge. Also, movable carrier guide means are provided to cut further edges transverse to the first two edges.

Abstract: A sliding block for adjustably mounting e.g. an ear cup at a protective helmet or a head clamp having a U-shaped carrier includes a base member and a channel-shaped cover. The base member includes a prismatic head and a shaft projecting therefrom, and a passage extends through the head and the shaft. Grooves are provided at two mutually opposite sides at the head for receiving the shanks of the carrier. In mounted position the cover will enclose the head and lock the shanks in the grooves, however permitting a sliding movement of the block along the carrier.The cover has an internal projection snapping into the mouth of the passage at the head, and the opposite mouth of the passage is provided with tongues for engaging a stud on the ear cup.

Abstract: A panel mounting clip is adapted to connect metal roof panels to roof purlins and comprises a base part that is fastened to the purlin and a flexible tab part that is resiliently and slidably connected at one end to the base and at the other end is interlocked with the seamed sidewalls of the roof panels.

Abstract: Fixation of an artefact to a support means, such as of cement panels as exterior cladding for buildings, a reinforced plastics compressor blade or a ceramic turbine blade to a rotary hub member, or of an electric insulator of longitudinally reinforced plastics material to a transmission tower, the artefact being subject at least at times to longitudinal shear stresses, is effected through duplex fibre means, whereby the stresses are transferred to the support means through the duplex fibre means.