Abstract: Means is provided for interconnecting a pair of merchandising displays and comprises a pair of uprights, respectively mounted on said displays, each of the uprights comprising a pair of support panels, a pair of slots formed respectively in the upper portions of the inner ones of the support panels, a display bridge interconnecting the uprights and comprising a pair of sign panels, connecting tabs joined respectively to the ends of the sign panels and disposed perpendicular thereto and intermediate the support panels of the associated upright.

Abstract: The partitioning shelf divider of this invention, for perforated and imperforate metal shelving, comprises an inverted T-shaped divider member and a retainer member extruded from elastomeric material impregnated with a magnetized medium. The retainer member has an upwardly opening groove in its top, extending along its length and of inverted T-shaped cross-section, in which the bottom of the divider member is lengthwise slidably received.

Abstract: A stand supporting ice-cream cones comprises an upper dispensing plate (2) with a plurality of apertures (3), in which the ice-cream cones may be temporarily supported before they are to be carried away. A container (6) is provided beside the dispensing plate (2) and comprises a pile (9) of carriers, whereby each carrier (7) comprises a plurality of apertures and may serve to carrying away the conical objects (4). The carriers may be dispensed one by one from the container (6). Immediately upon the dispensing of each carrier (7), said carrier is situated on the dispensing plate (2), whereafter the ice-cream cones to be supported before the carrying away are situated in the apertures of the carrier and the stand. Because of the container a carrier is always available when one or more ice-cream cones are to be carried away from the stand. A carrier preferably for use in connection with the stand (1) comprises a plate (7) of bendable cardboard with a carrier part.

Abstract: A plastic closure having pilfer-proofing characteristics for a container including a mouth-neck portion having formed on its peripheral surface an external thread and an annular flange located beneath it. The closure includes a top panel wall and a cylindrical skirt wall extending downwardly from the peripheral edge of the top panel wall. A breakable line extending circumferentially is formed on the skirt wall to divide the skirt wall into a main portion above the breakable line and a pilfer-proof bottom portion below it, and an internal thread adapted to be fitted with the external thread of the mouth-neck portion of the container is formed on the inner surface of the main portion of the skirt wall. The inner surface of the pilfer-proof bottom portion has formed therein at least one flap extending radially inwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A stopper for a vial has a top portion and legs extending therefrom. The free or distal end of the legs have cut outs on each of the circumferential sides. The cut outs can be either straight or curved and are of such a size that the stopper can be securely held when partially fitted in a vial. The cut outs prevent the stoppers from becoming entangled during pre-treatment.

Abstract: A water cooler bottle closure made of a closure cap adapted to fit over the neck of a water cooler bottle, which closure cap has an opening formed at its bottom. A flange projects around the periphery of the opening to define an inner chamber. A base is provided to close the inner chamber so as to enable the formation of an ice plug in the inner chamber when the latter has been filled with water and subjected to freezing conditions. A water bottle fitted with such a closure, after having removed its base, can be tilted over a water cooler and during that process no spill takes place. The plug of ice then slowly melts and water runs into the cooler in the usual manner. The base can be mounted at the bottom or at the top of the inner chamber during the formation of the ice plug. The base can also be used without the formation of an ice plug and in such a case it is merely necessary to unsnap the base such as by pulling on a piece of string attached to the base.

Abstract: A tamper evident package for perishable foods such as dairy products. A container which holds the food has an outwardly rolled rim. A skirted lid covers the container and has a peripheral flange overlying the container rim and a downturned skirt which is pressed inwardly beneath the rim to initially secure the lid on the container. Cuts are formed through the flange and separated by frangible webs to provide a line of detachment permitting the skirt to be torn away. The lid can be initially removed only by breaking at least one of the webs, and the condition of the webs thus provides an indication of whether or not the package has been opened. The package is formed by filling the container, applying the lid, pressing the skirt of the lid inwardly beneath the container rim with a heated forming head, and using die mounted heated blades to make the cuts.

Abstract: An insulated collapsible container suitable for a material handling box, equipment carrying case, food insulator, beverage insulator, trash receptacle, tote pail and the like, which is constructed from two flat blanks of structural material arranged for a high production rate. One blank forms a three sided collapsible structure including double walls, an inwardly folding bottom, a three position snap action lid hinge, an insert frame retaining clip, rim stiffeners, bail holes and hand holes. The remaining blank forms the mating insert frame around which two flexible liners are tightly placed, thus forming an insulating air entrapment therebetween. After pushing inward the bottom, container transformation from expanded to collapsed configuration is by inward movement of container sides. A flexible bail serves the dual purpose of container transport and retention of the collapsed state. The container is transformed from collapsed to expanded configuration by inward movement of front and back edges.

Abstract: A vacuum bottle including an inner member defining a spout and receiving contents and a metallic outer member sealingly associated with the inner member and cooperating therewith to define a vacuum space therebetween. The metallic outer member includes a tubular portion and a reduced diameter portion connected thereto to define a shoulder between the tubular portion and the reduced diameter portion. A shoulder assembly formed of a high molecular material for protecting the shoulder from shock is integrally formed with a thread with which engages a cup-like member capable of serving as a cup.

Abstract: A composite packing container which comprises an inner container including a ring having an opening disposed therein the ring is provided with an inner circumferential edge projecting downwardly therefrom. A closure member is detachably mounted in the opening for closing the same. The inner container is made of a synthetic resinous film which is, at its bottom surface portion attached to the whole circumference of the lower end portion of the inner circumferential edge of the ring, with its top opening portion being open in the downward direction. An outer container which includes a box arranged to receive the inner container. A pair of opposing inner flaps are connected to an upper open peripheral edge of the box and arranged to be inserted into a gap formed between the frame member and the bottom surface portion for supporting the frame member from below.

Abstract: A fixture (31) is constructed of plastic for holding a stack of electrical components (10) that are to be sequentially picked off (77) from the bottom of the stack and fed to a component insertion machine. The fixture includes a receiver (32) having a passageway (47) into which projects shoulder(s) 68 for supporting a tube (14) of components. The components are held in the tube, during loading and unloading by a stylus-like tool (30) which fits within a tube slot (26). The tool is used to support and guide the components during movement of the components through the receiver passageway onto or from a removable support tab (57) without spillage or jamming of the components in the passageway.

Abstract: A novel self-metering and dispensing device for fluids obtained from a pressurized fluid supply is provided. Tubing and valving means permit the introduction of fluid into and discharge from a closed cylindrical reservoir. The reservoir contains a slideably disposed piston coacting with a coil compression spring, piston travel determining the amount of fluid in the reservoir. Once the determined amount of fluid is introduced into the reservoir, the fluid is discharged by the force of the coil compression spring acting upon the piston.

Abstract: An attachment unit removably engaged on the open top of the supply tank of a beverage dispensing machine and operating to mix together metered quantities of powdered beverage concentrate and water and to deliver a resulting beverage into the tank when the liquid level in the tank lowers to a predetermined low level and until the level rises to a predetermined high level.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for applying coextensive lines or dots of an adhesive comprising an airless, solenoid-operated, adhesive spray applicator having a plurality of individual applicators within a single housing including a flow distribution arrangement, and a transverse, internally-mounted filter. The filter may be removed and replaced without disturbing the flow lines. Virtually any spray pattern may be applied by staggering rows of applicators and electronically controlling the operation of the individual applicators.

Abstract: Motor controlled dispenser apparatus for a washing appliance includes a first dispenser for storing and dispensing a first treating agent having a dispensing member movable between a closed position in which the interior of the dispenser is sealed and an open position in which the interior of the dispenser is exposed to enable the dispensing of a first treating agent; a second dispenser for storing and dispensing a second treating agent; a dispenser actuating member movable between a rest position, a first dispensing position and a second dispensing position; and a gear assembly coupling the dispenser actuating member to a motor-driven shaft, for controlling the rate of movement of the dispenser actuating member in accordance with the rate of rotation of the shaft. The dispensing member is coupled to the dispenser actuating member for movement therewith. The rate of movement of the dispensing member from its closed to its open position being determined by the rate of rotation of the motor-driven shaft.

Abstract: A container for condiments and the like comprising vertical side walls, a bottom wall integral with the side walls, and a removable top wall snap-fitted to the upper ends of the side walls and including multiple distinct dispensing ports. A cover, mountable over the top wall and sealing each of the ports therethrough, includes a movable component which, upon displacement, exposes one of the discharge ports. The cover is mountable in predetermined positions relative to the top wall for alignment of the movable component with any one of the discharge ports for a selective exposure thereof while the remaining ports are maintained sealed.

Abstract: A container having a fillable opening is provided with a sifter closure comprising an outer cap and a sifter disk. The sifter disk is fitted into a cap and is self-registering therewith. The cap and sifter disk may then be placed onto the container and the sifter disk immovably affixed to the container to assemble the container enclosure.

Abstract: A nonmetallic container adapted for use as a tool or utility box in a pickup truck which is preferably unitarily constructed of linear high-density polyethylene and is adapted to fit both standard and compact pickup trucks.

Abstract: A continuous forms feeder in which the restacking of the continuous forms is facilitated. Panels of the continuous forms are sequentially fed at a predetermined linear speed from a stack in a supply station through a work station, such as a print or exposure station of a reproduction apparatus, to a storage station. During the movement of the first several panels through the work station, the linear speed is reduced relative to the predetermined linear speed to provide more time for effecting proper restacking of the continuous forms in the storage station.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hand-held labeler with a thermographic print head for printing on labels releasably secured to a carrier web, a delaminator for delaminating printed labels, an applicator for applying printed labels, a web feeding mechanism including an electric motor for advancing the carrier web, a detachable handle containing a source of electrical energy, and circuitry including a plurality of printed circuit boards electrically connecting the electrical energy source, the keyboard and the print head.

Abstract: A thermal press for installing metal inserts into a workpiece of thermoplastics material is disclosed and includes a reciprocating driver supported on a frame for movement toward and away from the workpiece. The driver includes a heated bit engageable with an insert positioned upon the workpiece when the driver is moved into a ready operative position and applies heat directly to the insert causing it to locally melt the thermoplastics workpiece. The thermal press features an adjustable air biasing mechanism which is automatically activated upon movement of the driver into its ready operative position after arrest of the bit in its insert engagement position whereby the air biasing means drives the bit independently of the driver to apply a predetermined insert driving force on the bit to fully install the insert into the workpiece upon softening of its thermoplastics material.

Abstract: An improved method for brazing metallic components to a cermet surface in an alumina substrate eliminates the prior art metallized layer over the cermet via and adjoining alumina surfaces. Instead, a nickel layer is applied over the cermet surface only and metallic components are brazed directly to this nickel coated cermet surface. As a result, heretofore unachievable tensile strength joints are produced. In addition, cermet vias with their brazed metal components can be spaced more closely in the alumina substrate because of the elimination of the prior art metallized alumina surfaces.

Abstract: The invention provides a bonding wire which prevents electric short-circuiting even if it comes into contact with another bonding wire, a bonding method using the same, and a semiconductor device including the same. The bonding wire comprises a core wire made of a metal and an insulating film which surrounds it. The insulating film is eliminated from the ends of the bonding wire by thermal decomposition and scattering, while simultaneously each end of the bonding wire is connected to a bonding pad of the semiconductor device or to a lead frame. In the semiconductor device, the bonding pads are respectively connected to lead frames by means of the bonding wires.

Abstract: A die cut one piece interlocking outfold container has interlocking of inside and outside flaps. A cover length flap of the container folds outside of a body length flap, and cover width flaps fold inside of body width flaps. The particular configuration results in the container having plural thickness front, back and side walls, which increases the stacking strength of the container.

Abstract: An auxiliary or primary lid (10) for sealing a container (12) having a rectangular cross-sectional configuration including four right angle corners is provided. The present lid includes a flat rectangular top portion (32) which corresponds to the cross-sectional configuration of the container to be closed and a continuous skirt portion (50) having four planar side portions (42, 44, 26, 48) joined perpendicularly to the perimeter of the top portion to form four right angle corners (52, 54, 56, 58). Formed in the interior surface of each planar side portion is a pair of outwardly projecting ribs (64, 66, 70, 72, 76, 78, 82, 84), each pair being separated by a discontinuity (68, 74, 80, 86) positioned in the center of each planar side portion. The ribs in adjacent planar side portions intersect at the corners of the skirt. Each corner includes, in addition, corner reinforcing means for stabilizing the corner and enhancing the gripping properties of the corner.

Abstract: A mailbox with a hinged access door includes a door-operating handle having an indicator plate or flag which can be moved between alternative positions when opening and closing the door to indicate respectively that mail is to be collected from the box or the mail has been collected and/or delivered. The handle is positioned to rest on the lower portion of the mail delivery vehicle window opening to support the mailbox door when in open position. Also, the interior of the mailbox includes a mail holder to retain outgoing mail in a conveniently accessible position so that the mail delivery person may make a quick and easy pickup of the mail.

Abstract: A bar code having parallel bars carrying information is divided into a plurality of regions so that each region is detected by a field of vision of an image sensor of a bar code reader. The bars in each region are detected by a scanning operation to store data indicative of the width of each bar into a memory. When scanning of a region is completed, detection of another region follows to store data in the same manner. After all the regions are scanned to obtain their data, these data are combined to produce a combined data. Some superfluous data due to overlapping of two consecutive regions are removed from the combined data. In one embodiment, the superfluous data are removed by using data indicative separation bars provided between the two consecutive regions, while in another embodiment, the superfluous data are removed by using a predetermined value indicative of the actual number of bars of the bar code.

Abstract: A code reading system is disclosed utilizing a novel, multicolored, densely packed code read by a scanner which is placed over the code and held in place while the scanner performs its reading function. The scanner includes lighting means which are sequentially flashed on the code, as well as optical means to pick up an image received from the code during each sequential flash. The optical means directs the received image onto an imager where it is recorded. After a predetermined sequence, the received images recorded on the imager are fed to a microprocessor for storage and manipulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermally responsive valve device including a body with an inlet port and first and second outlet ports. A spool valve is slidably mounted within the body and includes a valve portion for selectively connecting the inlet port with one of the first and second outlet ports. A temperature responsive element causes the spool valve to move in response to changes in temperature. A valve is provided for controlling fluid communication through the first outlet port. The valve is mounted on the spool valve such that the valve moves with movement of the spool valve until the valve closes the first outlet port and such that subsequent movement of the spool valve is independent of the valve.

Abstract: A heat saving device is provided for use in connection with the flue pipe of a stove, furnace, or similar heater. Instead of being exhausted directly into the atmosphere through the flue pipe, hot exhaust gases and other combustion products pass through a heat transfer chamber. An open-ended tube forms the inside wall of the chamber so that heat from the gases and other combustion products passing through the chamber is transferred to the useful air flowing through the tube. A removable shroud open at one end and baffled at the other partially surrounds the outer wall of the heat transfer chamber in spaced relationship to the outer wall, permitting flow of useful air through the space thus formed. The useful air flowing through this space is preheated by heat transferred through the outer wall and subsequently entrained by and mixed with air being blown through the inner tube by a fan.

Abstract: A post-mixed burner having a cooling system which brings cooling water preferably from the area of the fuel tube, across the area of oxidant passages, proximate the burner face, and out of the burner preferably in the outermost conduit.

Abstract: Self-propelled irrigation equipment for large planted areas comprises a three-wheeled vehicle carrying a water distribution pipe supported by a telescopic girder, both girder and pipe extending across the vehicle to both sides. The pipe has evenly-spaced outlet openings which deliver water direct to the ground through flexible hoses open at their ends. Water is supplied to the equipment through a large, flexible hose stretched out on the ground between a fixed supply point and a large drum mounted on the vehicle. The vehicle is moved towards the supply point by means of a hydraulic actuator at a velocity proportional to the water quantity passing through the equipment to the ground, while the drum is rotated by a second hydraulic actuator at a rotational speed sufficient to wind up the hose on the drum at the rate of the vehicle's progress.

Abstract: Apparatus for effecting controlled and accurate moistening of an object is described. A hollow rotor is provided with at least one shaped portion in its surface, that portion having a row of nozzles therein. The nozzles are drilled completely through the rotor sidewall so that they comprise a conduit between the rotor's center and the outer surface of the rotor. An apertured plate and shutter plate are movably mounted between an object to be coated and the rotor. Fluid is delivered to the center of the rotor from a supply thereof by means of an inlet tube. The rotor is coupled at its other end, which is sealed to prevent fluid escape, to a motor and driven thereby to eject fluid from the nozzles, aided by the vacuum effect of the shaped rotor portion. Only that fluid escaping through the exposed section of the slot in the apertured plate strikes and thereby coats the object to be moistened.

Abstract: A tape winding machine comprises a bed, a tape winding unit provided on the bed and including a tape reel on which an electric insulating tape is wound and a rotatable taping ring having a notch and carrying the tape reel, and a coil support unit provided on the bed and including a pair of support heads aligned to each other and capable of adjustment of the distance from each other and a pair of clamping mechanisms each carried by each of the support heads for clamping loop portions of a formed coil. The clamp means are each level adjustable and rotatable about a horizontal axis.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and package are provided for producing and winding bundles of filamentary material to achieve good split efficiency of removal of the plurality of bundles from the package for further processing, and to produce a package of wound bundles of filaments having good edges.The apparatus has a filament forming means, gathering means to gather the filaments into a plurality of bundles of filaments, rotatable winder to attenuate and wind the bundles, traversing guide, reciprocating means, and contacting means. The traversing guide has angularly opposing sides that converge to meet and extensions protruding from each angularly opposing side to subtend partially the point of convergence of the angularly opposing sides. The extensions do not meet each other to form an opening for placement of the bundles into the containment area formed by the angularly opposing sides and extensions.

Abstract: In a method and an apparatus for continuous winding-up of a material web on roll spindles where the web is supplied continuously and is arranged to be cut off in conjunction with roll spindle shiftings, a cutting off knife (17) is mounted in a holder (10) together with a brush (16) and a pressure roller for transferring the web onto a new roll spindle. The invention also includes a microcomputer-regulated control system and a gear drive housing (44) which is designed to be rotated together with the roll holder (5) during spindle shiftings.

Abstract: A coiling apparatus for long-size products comprising an assembly for drawing long-size products and an assembly for coiling the long-size products, wherein said assemblies are disposed separately in the direction of movement of the long-size products. The assembly for drawing the long-size products incorporates at least one drive shaft and at least one spring-loaded roll wherebetween the long-size product moves, and also comprises a fork holding the spring-loaded roll, and a guide rack wherein the fork is inserted.

Abstract: An improved drag assembly is provided and comprises replaceable cartridge assemblies which can be precalibrated for a range of drag settings. The reel has a drag knob assembly which supports a selectively replaceable spring and is latched to the reel housing with the spring bearing on the cartridge assembly. A knob is used to turn the drag knob assembly for advancing or retracting the knob assembly to increase or decrease tension on the spring and to increase or decrease the drag setting for controlling tension on the line. Cartridge assemblies and springs are calibrated and rated and paired with a particular rated test line for use in particular types of fishing. A method of changing cartridge assemblies and springs is included.

Abstract: In a tape transport apparatus comprising notably a floating roller (12) tangent to reels (5, 6), and an elastic endless belt (11) extending between the floating roller (12) and the reels (5, 6) to form a first loop (11a) surrounding the floating roller (12) and a second loop (11b) engaging on an arc of the periphery of each of the reels (5, 6) to maintain the tension of the accessible portion of the tape (7), this second loop (11b) extending around at least one return roller (13, 14), the invention provides that at least return roller (14) is directly driven by drive means (18, 19), whereby the peripheral speed of the driven return roller (14) and the peripheral speed of the floating roller (12) are maintained in a ratio slightly greater than 1, so as to ensure better tensioning of the tape on the take-up reel.

Abstract: A harness system is disclosed for releasably restraining the torso of a cman in a seat aboard an aircraft. The harness system includes an upper torso restraint adapted to engage the seat at points on either side thereof and wherein a pair of chest straps connected to either side of a backpad are slidingly routed through respective roller fittings in a criss-cross fashion across the crewman to permit upper torso rotation. A separate lower torso restraint is coupled to the upper torso restraint and adapted to engage the seat at the same points of engagement as the upper torso restraint. A single-action release mechanism, actuated manually or automatically by water immersion, disengages both the upper and lower restraints from the seat thereby divesting the crewman of the harness system.

Abstract: A vehicle like an aircraft or ship uses multiple propeller pairs to drive the vehicle. One propeller of each pair is located on one side of the vehicle and the other propeller of the same propeller pair on the other side of the vehicle. The propellers of each pair may revolve in opposite directions. A hydraulic transmission transfers the power from the power plant to the propellers, which are driven by hydraulic fluid motors of the transmission. The transmission forces each propeller of the same pair of propellers to revolve with equal rotary velocity relatively to the other propeller of the same pair. Propellers of different pairs have different pitches or sizes. Thereby the propellers use different powers at different speeds of the vehicle. Since the power plant drives a common transmission, the power supply to one of the pairs varies compared to the power supply to the other pair, when the vehicle travels at another speed.

Abstract: An aircraft handling system, particularly applicable to helicopters on board ship, said system incorporating a plurality of hydraulic winches for effecting movement of an aircraft from a first position to a second position; and secondary restraining mechanism preferably including hydraulically-actuated constant tension reels for controlling movement of an aircraft from said first position to said second position in order to prevent lateral movement or toppling of the aircraft.

Abstract: A parachute of the invention includes a canopy (11), main suspension lines (14) and an auxiliary suspension system (23, 20 and 30). The main suspension system extends between the periphery of the canopy and the load (15) and the auxiliary suspension systems extends between the load (15) and positions (D) and (A) spaced from the periphery of the canopy. The auxiliary suspension system (23, 20, 30) assumes load during the initial stages of deployment leaving the main suspension lines untensioned thereby to allow the canopy skirt to spread without interference. A subsidiary feature of the invention provides for valve members (4) spaced the vent (12) of a canopy (11). Both features result in reduced opening time of the canopy.

Abstract: A pipe hanger arranged to be positioned about a pipe to be suspended, moved to closed position and engaged upon a threaded support rod so as to carry the pipe is disclosed. The hanger takes the form of an elongated band preferably metal, the ends of which are brought into proximity to one another by bending the band into a general oval shape, the ends of the band are formed in configurations registering with the thread pattern of the support rod when engaged thereagainst and a ferrule is moved downwardly over the ends of the band so as to move the same into forceful engagement with the threaded supporting rod. Locking devices on the ferrule engage at least one of the ends of the band and/or the support rod so as to hold the ferrule in a position in which the ends of the band remain in tight non-slipping engagement with the threaded support rod.

Abstract: An improved cable clamping device which is suitably adapted to hold and support long hanging electrical cables which extend through a continuous shaft between floors of a high-rise building wherein substantially identical members each including an arcuate portion having flanges at opposite ends and a leg depending from the arcuate portion being first angled outwardly and then downwardly substantially parallel to the flanges and each of the flanges has a boss formed therein with an aperture passing through the boss, preferably with one of the apertures being threaded and the other aperture carrying a captive bolt so that with the arcuate portions positioned about the cable tightening of the two bolts presented on opposite sides forms the assembly whereby the downwardly depending legs rest on a floor and firmly hold and support the cable against descention in the shaft.

Abstract: A bag holder for supporting and holding open a bag. The bag holder includes an annular outer frame having a central opening and a surrounding lip adapted to receive and retain the open end of a bag. A retaining ring fits inside the central opening of the frame and has an outwardly directed flange with a lower shoulder adapted to overlie the lip on the frame. Positioned on the retaining ring below the shoulder is a gasket. When the retaining ring is inserted into the frame, the gasket bears against a bag on the lip of the frame. The bag is retained by the wedging action of the gasket between the lip and the shoulder. Three angled legs support the frame.

Abstract: A connection joint for use in constructing an article of furniture by the connection of a tubular member to a second member which is inserted in a cut out in the tubular member. An insert clamp within the tubular member surrounds the second member which is held to the tubular member by a fastener engaging the insert clamp.

Abstract: A device for regulating the position of an element with respect to a support, in which two movable structures are spaced from each other and are fixed to the element, two fixed structures are spaced apart and fixed to the support, and an actuating means comprised of a transverse slide having stepped diameters and slidable in a first structure and engaged in a slot including a plurality of circular apertures having a diameter equal to a larger diameter of the slide and a slot portion interconnecting the apertures having a diameter slightly greater than a smaller slide diameter.

Abstract: A motor support apparatus comprises at least one shock absorbing member which elastically supports a motor and which includes a cylindrical portion made of an elastic material, a support portion disposed at one end of the cylindrical portion and mounted on an outer surface of the motor, and a fixing portion disposed at the other end of the cylindrical portion; and a support member which securely fixes the fixing portion of the shock absorbing member to support the shock absorbing member in a state to project toward the motor.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a housing, such as the housing of a hydraulic cylinder, on a support plate or panel by a simple manual push and twist motion exerted on the housing. The support plate or panel, such as the floorboard or bulkhead of a motor vehicle, is provided for example with a generally square opening, and the housing has a generally cylindrical mounting portion provided on one side with a circular flange of an outer diameter larger than the largest dimension of the square opening, and on its other side provided, for example, with a substantially square flange dimensioned such as to pass freely through the square opening. A resilient gasket is installed between the two flanges and is compressed such as to permit rotation of the housing for disposing the corners of the square flange in a locked position in engagement with rear surface areas of the plate or panel adjacent each straight side of the square opening.