Abstract: A gimbal locking structure includes a rotating base, a rotating ball head, a press member, a first push member, a second push member, and a lever. A rotating chamber is provided on the rotating base. The rotating ball head is rotationally disposed inside the rotating chamber. The press member is disposed inside the rotating chamber and abuts against the rotating ball head. The first and second push members abut against the press member, a first abutting bevel is disposed on the first push member, and a second abutting bevel is disposed on the second push member. The lever is rotationally disposed on the rotating base and abuts against the first push member, and when the lever is located at a locked position, the lever pushes the first and second push members to move, to prevent the press member from moving towards the rotating ball head.

Abstract: A device for fastening an element to an end of a tube intended to be pressurized is disclosed. The tube includes at least two flats and a threaded portion. The fastening device includes a base supporting the element and intended to be attached to the end of the tube. The base has at least two anchoring points. The fastening device also includes at least two elongate elements, each elongate element having a first end configured to engage with a respective anchoring point of the at least two anchoring points of the base. The fastening device further includes a disc onto which a second end of each elongate element is attached, and a nut having a thread matching a thread of the threaded portion of the tube.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for supporting an accessory on a slatwall includes a mounting bracket including a body portion having first and second ends each configured to be received and retained within the channel of a respective groove in the slatwall. The mounting bracket extends between first and second ends and includes a central region defining a central opening. The mechanism also optionally includes a bezel retained within the central opening and a latch at least partially disposed within the central opening and pivotally coupled to the mounting bracket and moveable between retaining and release positions. The mechanism includes a biasing member coupled to the latch configured to bias the latch in the retaining position. The latch is configured to engage the channel of a second groove when the mounting bracket is disposed within the first groove and when the latch is in the retaining position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a torso of a support device. The torso may include an axle assembly including an axle block and an axle passing through the axle block. The torso may also include a pelvic block assembly that includes a first pelvic block and a second pelvic block overlapping with the first pelvic block, the axle passing through the first pelvic block and the second pelvic block. The torso also includes a spreader pin passing through a spreader pin hole of the pelvic block assembly, the spreader pin and spreader pin hole being configured to adjust an angle between the first pelvic block and the second pelvic block.

Abstract: A work platform includes a plank which telescopes to a desired width. The work platform includes a first leg assembly rotatably attached adjacent to a first end of the plank. The work platform includes a second leg assembly rotatably attached adjacent to a second end of the plank. The plank is in an open position when the plank is supported by the first leg assembly and second leg assembly and the first leg assembly and second leg assembly form an angle greater than 25 degrees with the plank. The plank is in a closed position when the first leg assembly and second leg assembly are adjacent to and in parallel with the plank. A method for using a work platform. A method for producing a work platform.

Abstract: An articulated supporting arm having a first rigid section, a second rigid section, a third rigid section, a first flexible section and a second flexible section, The articulated supporting arm is formed by a plurality of flat strips having two flat sides parallel to each other, Each of the flat strips has one or two flat sides overlapped with, parallel to and in close contact with, flat sides of adjacent flat strips. A compressive covering compresses the flat strips in a radial direction, such that flexural mobility of the first and second flexible sections is limited to a flexural plane perpendicular to the overlapped flat sides and a bending of the first flexible section in a first direction is transmitted to the second flexible section through a slip between the flat strips, causing an automatic bending of the second flexible section in a second direction opposed to the first direction.

Abstract: A method of securing a pipe in a hanger includes supporting the pipe with a suspension member; inserting a threaded rod through the suspension member; placing a lock tab washer on the threaded rod; threading a nut on the threaded rod; preventing the lock tab washer from rotating with respect to the suspension member by folding a first tab of the lock tab washer over a side edge of the suspension member; and preventing the nut from rotating with respect to the lock tab washer by folding a second tab of the lock tab washer over a circumferential side of the nut.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bronchoscopy stand usable for holding and supporting a bronchoscope. The bronchoscopy stand includes a base plate and a first tower extending vertically from a first edge of the base plate. A second tower extends vertically from the same edge of the base plate as the first tower. The first tower and the second tower are substantially parallel. A first receptacle groove is formed at an opposite end of the first tower from the base plate and a second receptacle groove is formed at an opposite end of the second tower from the base plate. A method for supporting a bronchoscope on scope stand is also provided.

Abstract: Implementations relate to a configurable counterbalance mechanism. In some implementations, a counterbalance apparatus includes a spring, a tension element coupled between the spring and a mechanical ground, a base element coupled to a load, and a configurable arm rotatably coupled to the base element. A first pulley and a second pulley are rotatably coupled to the configurable arm, the second pulley orbitable about the first axis, and the tension element is at least partially wrapped around the first pulley and the second pulley. The configurable arm is rotatably configurable at either a first orientation or a second orientation, where the first orientation is associated with a center of gravity of the load located on a first side of the counterbalance apparatus and the second orientation is associated with the center of gravity of the load located on a second side of the counterbalance apparatus opposite to the first side.

Abstract: A shower holder body, a shower holder, and a shower holder assembly are disclosed. The shower holder body includes a body shell including a mounting channel that can at least partially receive one of a pipe or a rod. The mounting channel includes a shell opening for the pipe or the rod to enter or withdraw from the mounting channel. The shower holder body includes a sealing cover detachably coupled to the body shell at the shell opening. The sealing cover can open or close the shell opening.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an access device for a working apparatus, more particularly for a mobile crane, comprising a cheek, at least two steps which are laterally and vertically offset with respect to one another and are each supported on the cheek pivotably about a vertical first rotational axis, and a guide bar which connects the steps to one another. The guide bar is pivotably connected, at the end of the step opposite the cheek, to each step via a connection element such that the steps can be jointly moved about their first rotational axes from an access position, in which the steps project laterally from the cheek and in which the access device can be walked on, to a transport position, in which the steps rest against the cheek in a space-saving manner, and vice versa. The disclosure further relates to a working apparatus, more particularly a mobile crane.

Abstract: A shelf system includes a first distal portion configured to be fastened to a first surface of an enclosure system. The first distal portion includes a first carrier alignment feature and a first process kit ring alignment feature. The shelf system further includes a second distal portion configured to be fastened to a second surface of the enclosure system. The second distal portion includes a second carrier alignment feature and a second process kit ring alignment feature. The first carrier alignment feature and the second carrier alignment feature are configured to be disposed proximate outer surfaces of a carrier to align the carrier in the enclosure system. The first process kit ring alignment feature and the second process kit ring alignment feature are configured to be proximate inner surfaces of a process kit ring to align the process kit ring on the carrier in the enclosure system.

Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a base layer, a coil layer disposed over the base layer, an upper layer disposed over the coil layer, and an elastomeric cushioning element disposed over the upper layer. The coil layer may include a plurality of pocketed coils. Furthermore, the elastomeric cushioning element may have a thickness within a range of about 2.0 inches to about 4.5 inches. Furthermore, the elastomeric cushioning element may form between about 15.0% and about 32.0% of an overall thickness of the mattress assembly. A method of forming a mattress assembly includes disposing a coil layer over a base layer, disposing an upper layer over the coil layer, disposing an elastomeric cushioning element over the upper layer, and disposing an outer covering over at least the upper layer.

Abstract: A foldable device includes a pivot seat, at least one leg rod unit including a leg rod that extends through the pivot seat, and a limiting member that is mounted to the leg rod, at least one connecting member pivoted to the leg rod and having a connecting segment, and a pivot unit including at least one biasing member. When the at least one connecting member is substantially collinear with the leg rod, the at least one connecting member is, under exertion of an external force, movable relative to the leg rod to a limiting position. When the external force is released, the at least one connecting member is biased by a resilient force of the at least one biasing member to move relative to the leg rod from the limiting position to a releasing position.

Abstract: A medical transporter apparatus and methods, involving: a frame; at least one side-rail operably coupled with the frame; at least one lift member operably coupled with the frame; at least one actuator operably coupled with the at least one lift member, the at least one actuator configured to adjust an elevation of the frame by actuating the at least one lift member; a docking mechanism operable with the frame for facilitating docking of the frame in relation to an imaging apparatus; and a weighing mechanism, the weighing mechanism being at least one of operably coupled with the frame and integrated with the frame, whereby a patient is weighable, and whereby elevation of the frame is electronically adjustable.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for displaying tobacco products comprises an enclosure and at least one product tray inside the enclosure, the product tray comprising a base, a frame formed around the base, and a series of display bars disposed in the frame, the display bars including a series of product stand holes for displaying the tobacco products individually and vertically.

Abstract: A support head for video/photographic equipment includes: a body on which a seat is formed, which is provided to receive an attachment plate of the video/photographic equipment, and on which body a first and a second region are defined, the regions are separated by the seat, a retaining device movable between a first position and a second position so that the attachment plate is free to enter or come out of the seat, a locking device for locking and unlocking the attachment plate in the seat, the locking device has a control member positioned on the first region of the body, a safety device to prevent the retaining device from accidentally moving from the first position to the second position, and an unlocking element of the safety device to allow the movement of the retaining device from the first to the second position, on the second region of the body.

Abstract: A telescopic strut, in particular for a device for lifting loads, in particular for a hanger for vehicles or vehicle parts, wherein the telescopic strut consists of an outer tube and an inner tube guided therein, wherein the inner tube is movable longitudinal direction in the outer tube, where a number of sliding shoes are attached to the outer tube to guide the inner tube, where the sliding shoes have each been introduced from the outside into an opening in the wall of the outer tube and protrude inwardly to guide the inner tube such that the telescopic strut, which is structurally simple and therefore inexpensive to produce, has good sliding properties, has little guide play and is easy to maintain.

Abstract: A lockable coupling device comprising: a base member releasably connectable to a release member by interengageble portions, the base and release members configurable between coupled and release configurations; a coupling mechanism for permitting actuation between the coupled and release configurations, and including an actuator operatively connected to at least one of the interengageable portions and moveable between a first state permitting engagement of the interengagable portions in the coupled configuration, and a second state releasing engagement of the interengageable portions; a locking mechanism for locking and releasing the coupled configuration, the locking mechanism comprising: an operator input portion operatively connected to a latch portion and configured to: lock the coupled position by causing the latch portion to engage with the actuator to prevent the actuator moving from the first state to the second state, and unlock the coupled configuration by permitting movement of the actuator from fir

Abstract: A mobile terminal protective holder includes a shell body, a supporting plate, a supporting frame, an angle limiter, and a circuit board. Electronic products such as mobile terminals are arranged in an accommodating cavity of the shell body, and the supporting frame is rotatable with the supporting plate around an axis. A Hall switch and a light emitting member are provided on the circuit board. A magnetic member is provided on the supporting plate. When the supporting plate rotates, the magnetic member approaches or moves away from the Hall switch, thereby controlling the connection and disconnection of the Hall switch.