Abstract: In an embodiment the system includes a method of mounting an engine in a rotary wing aircraft. The method includes providing a rotary wing aircraft having an aircraft body supported in flight through an exterior air space by a rotary wing system rotating with an operational rotating frequency (P) with a plurality of (N) rotary wings, the rotary wing aircraft body having a persistent in flight operational rotating frequency vibration. The method includes providing a first engine, the first engine for providing power to rotate the rotary wing system at the rotary wing system operational rotating frequency (P).

Abstract: A rotatable supporting frame comprising a baseplate structure, a frame body and a magnetic module is provided. The frame body is capable of being rotated with respect to the baseplate structure when a user adjusts the direction of a display module which connects to the frame body. The magnetic module is disposed on the baseplate structure to firmly attach the baseplate structure onto a magnetic board through the magnetic force formed between the magnetic module and the magnetic board.

Abstract: A mounting device includes a securing clamp (101), a mounting plate (102), an adapter plate (103) and connectors (104), wherein the securing clamp (101) is provided with at least one mounting hole (1014) at each of two ends of the securing clamp (101) respectively, the connectors (104) mount the securing clamp (101) to a fixed surface through the mounting holes (1014), an equipment mounting surface of the securing clamp (101) is provided with a mounting plate connection device (1011), the mounting plate (102) is connected to the securing clamp (101) through the mounting plate connection device (1011), an equipment connection device (1022) used for securing equipment is provided on the mounting plate (102), the securing clamp (101) is provided with an adapter plate mounting device (1012), used for securing an adapter plate (103), at each of two lateral sides of the securing clamp (101). The mounting device can be expanded to accommodate the mounting of a plurality of devices.

Abstract: A releasable hanging system having a loop fastener component and a hook fastener component. The loop fastener component includes a flexible patch carrying a field of engageable fibers exposed on a front side of the patch and an adhesive on a back side of the patch. The hook fastener component includes a resin base carrying an array of male touch fastener elements. A significant majority of the male touch fastener elements each extend from the base to a distal tip to overhang the base in a single, common direction. The fastening system can be used to hang an object on a vertical surface such that the male touch fastener elements of the significant majority bear the weight of the object in a downward direction, and such that the significant majority of the male touch fastener elements are oriented so as not to inhibit lifting of the object in an upward direction.

Abstract: A bike repair stand includes a stand column, a leg mechanism including a slider, two first links, and two second links. The slider is able to slide on the stand column. Each of the two first links is pivotally joined to the slider and has an end adapted to abut the ground. Each of the two second links is pivotally joined to the stand column and one of the first links. A head seat is located on the stand column. A support mechanism includes a pole and two support levers. The pole is able to slide on the head seat. The two support levers are respectively fixed to two ends of an axle. The two support levers are pivotal with respect to the pole about the axle.

Abstract: Some examples of a docking apparatus can be implemented to include a key-lockable mechanical mount. The mount includes a housing, a locking unit, a pinion and a lock plate. The locking unit is disposed on the housing and includes a lock mandrel. The locking unit is configured to be rotated to either an open position or a closed position with a key. The A pinion is mounted to the lock mandrel. The pinion is configured to rotate in response to a rotation of the locking unit using the key. The lock plate is configured to be received in the housing. The lock plate is configured either to rotate in response to the rotation of the pinion or to be driven by springs. The lock plate is configured to capture a mounting plate configured to attach to electronic equipment.

Abstract: A carrier includes a frame defining a first space configured to accommodate a first type of hard disk drive, and an adjusting mechanism rotatably coupled to the frame. The adjusting mechanism is transitionable between: (i) a first configuration in which the adjusting mechanism is located outside the first space defined by the frame, and (ii) a second configuration in which the adjusting mechanism is located inside the first space, the adjusting mechanism and the frame cooperatively define a second space configured to accommodate a second type of hard disk drive different from the first type of hard disk drive.

Abstract: An umbrella stand may include a receptacle for receiving a portion of a mast of an umbrella and a base portion configured to interface with a ground surface. A movable joint is disposed between the receptacle and the base portion. A frictional force present between components of the movable joint is great enough to maintain a position of the receptacle relative to the base portion under the weight of the umbrella and mast, and is small enough that the receptacle can be repositioned relative to the base portion by application of a manual force to the mast of the umbrella. The movable joint may be lockable into different positions.

Abstract: A vibration-proof clamp includes a clamp body made of rigid resin and having a pipe clamp portion for holding pipes and a stud mounting portion for mounting to a stud; a cover for covering the pipe clamp portions of the clamp body; the cover connected to the clamp body; a first rubber member made of rubber or soft resin for mounting to the clamp body; and a second rubber member for mounting to the cover; the second rubber member having the shape and size which are the same as those of the first rubber member. Holding end portions of the first and second rubber members have semicircular shapes in cross section. The clamp body has rubber bottom holding portions for holding the holding end portions of the first rubber member. The cover has rubber top holding portions for holding the holding end portions of the second rubber member.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus that is configured to provide alternate lengths in order to assist in mounting an object or a plurality of objects to a wall. The mounting apparatus includes a first portion and a second portion that are slidably engaged. The first portion and second portion are rectangular in shape an planar in manner. The first portion includes an upper edge that is configured to mateably engage with the upper edge of the second portion and further maintain engagement therewith as the second portion is slidably moved with respect to said first portion. The second portion includes a rear surface that has a ledge member integrally formed therewith. The ledge member includes an upper surface that is perpendicular to the rear surface of the second portion. A plurality of clips are provided and are configured to be secured to a decorative element and releasably engaged with the mounting apparatus.

Abstract: A carrier includes a frame defining a first space configured to accommodate a first type of hard disk drive, and an adjusting mechanism slidably coupled to the frame. The adjusting mechanism is transitionable between: (i) a first configuration in which the adjusting mechanism is located outside the first space defined by the frame, and (ii) a second configuration in which the adjusting mechanism is located inside the first space, the adjusting mechanism and the frame cooperatively define a second space configured to accommodate a second type of hard disk drive different from the first type of hard disk drive.

Abstract: A test adapter for an electronic product to be tested includes a support structure and a product stand supported on the support structure for the product. The product stand is supported to the support structure by a guide structure that controls the vertical movement of the product stand. The product stand is arranged with a direct or indirect pressing movement from above to be movable from a top position to its low position supported by the guide structure. The test adapter includes a retaining structure for retaining the product stand in the low position and for retaining a latch structure of the adapter in its locking position. The latch structure is arranged to lock the product to the product stand.

Abstract: A mount system for an umbrella includes a base configured to be adhered to a ground surface. An attachment assembly is connected to the base. A main tube assembly is connected to the attachment assembly with a key such that the key can hold the main tube assembly to the base at any angle. An umbrella is connected to the main tube assembly.

Abstract: A tripod having legs which automatically open and close when the device is placed on a support surface and removed from the support surface, respectively. The device includes a telescopic center post, a plurality of downwardly extending support legs, a plurality of coupling links pivotally attached at one end to a bottom end of the center post and pivotally attached at the other end to the bottom end of the support legs. The attachment of the coupling links to the support legs is linked at the bottom of the support legs so that the coupling serves as a foot on the support surface when extended. Hinge-type mechanisms between the coupling links and support legs allows the support legs to close to a vertical position parallel and adjacent to the center post while allowing the legs to automatically open when the tripod is placed on the support surface.

Abstract: A jointed car wash gravity hose boom is provided. The jointed car wash gravity hose boom has a first frame unit and a second frame unit secured together at a joint and wherein the first frame unit has a lower support beam and an upper support beam wherein the lower support beam extends upward at approximately a ten to forty degree angle. A hose supplying air, water, soap, wax, foam, tire shine or other liquids for washing a car is secured to the second frame and extends downward at the distal end of the second frame. When the hose is pulled into place by a user, the first frame and second frame generally extend at the joint and allow the user to move the hose around a car wash bay. When relaxed, the jointed car wash gravity hose boom folds at the joint and automatically moves parallel to a wall by gravity.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, a system of lifting, lowering and rotating a display may include a housing, a rotator, and a hoist. The rotator may be configured to selectively rotate the housing such that a display functionally coupled to the housing is rotated. The rotator may include an anchor and a rotating portion. The anchor may be configured to be attached to an elevated surface. The rotating portion may be configured to be functionally coupled to the housing, and configured to rotate relative to the anchor. The hoist may include a member and a hoist motor. The hoist motor may be configured to selectively rotate the member such that a cable functionally coupled to the member is wound about the member when the member is rotated in a first direction, and the cable is unwound from the member when the member is rotated in a second direction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cord control system in several embodiments used to support, separate, and organize power cords including: industrial grade power cords, cables, air hoses, open conduit including; vacuum hoses, oxygen hoses, welding leads, welding hoses, water hoses, data cables, cables, webbing, ropes, etc. Several examples of the cord control system has an optional cord retaining strap which secures and supports multiple cords of optionally varying types on a single cord control rack by utilizing multiple cord receivers.

Abstract: A swiveling vial holder formed of a base, a vertical post and a bracket is provided. The base is configured to rest on a surface and support the swiveling vial holder in an upright position. The vertical post may be substantially perpendicular to and extend vertically from the base. The bracket includes an opening sized to secure a vial within. The bracket is secured to the vertical post by a connector. The bracket may be secured to the vertical post at different heights of the vertical post. Further, the bracket is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the vertical post.

Abstract: A counterweight is provided for tensioning the wire of a catenary in a railway line, comprising a metal shell (1) made up of a frame (1a) and a surrounding body (1b) which is filled with a filler material (2), which integrates at least high-density concrete in combination with a metal material as an additional filler for increasing the density of the counterweight. The frame (1a) is embedded into the filler material (2) and in turn, is linked to the surrounding body (1b) by a welded joint.

Abstract: A pump riser provided with recesses positioned and configured to receive and frictionally engage the legs of a septic system pump. The riser may support the pump above a support surface such as the bottom of the tank of a septic system. The riser body may include legs for supporting the riser body. The lower surface of a pump body may be supported above the upper surface of the riser body as the result of engagement between legs of a pump and the recesses.