Abstract: A vehicle includes a power connector configured to mate with an electrical power grid receptacle and receive a grid power therefrom and a heating and cooling system electrically connected to the power connector to receive grid power therefrom and configured to modify a temperature the vehicle cabin. The vehicle also includes a temperature control loop configured to selectively activate and control the heating and cooling system and a controller configured to receive a first input signal comprising a desired vehicle activation time and a second input signal comprising a starting vehicle cabin temperature and a desired vehicle cabin temperature. The controller determines a temperature control loop activation time based on the first and second input signals that is prior to the desired vehicle activation time and transmits an activation signal to the temperature control loop at the temperature control loop activation time to activate the heating and cooling system.

Abstract: In a railway rail pad having a rail seat portion for receiving a foot of a railway rail, the rail seat portion is provided on at least one major face thereof with a plurality of protrusions which are unevenly distributed across the face of the rail seat portion such that the ratio of the area of the face occupied by the protrusions to the area of the face free of protrusions is greater in an edge region of the rail seat portion than in a central region of the rail seat portion, the edge region being adjacent to one edge of the pad and the central region being adjacent to the edge region. The studs are arranged in columns, each stud being of substantially the same size, and the number of studs in a column in the central region which is closest to said edge region being greater than in a column closer to the centre of the rail seat portion.

Abstract: An electrostatic spraying device for use in a chemical substance concentrating method, where the device includes a vessel, an injection port, a cooling part, an atomizing electrode section, and a unit for recovery of the chemical substance in the counter electrode section. Furthermore, the chemical substance concentration method includes the steps of: injecting a sample gas; producing a first condensate liquid from the sample gas; producing first charged fine particles from the first condensate liquid; producing second charged fine particles by mixing the first charged fine particles with the sample gas; and recovering the first charged fine particles and the second charged fine particles. According to a series of the operation described above, the chemical substances in the sample gas can be concentrated in a simple and efficient manner.

Abstract: Dispensers and refills for volatile liquids, such as fragrances, are disclosed. Dispensers and refills in combination with dispensers according to the present invention may comprise a volatile liquid and a housing. In certain embodiments, the volatile liquid of the present invention has a predetermined evaporation rate, measured and calculated by the method described herein. In other embodiments, the volatile liquid exhibits a predefined relative evaporation rate. In addition to the housing, the present invention includes optional components, such as a motorized fan and/or a wick, to facilitate release of the volatile liquid into the atmosphere.

Abstract: A structural member as designed to define a fluid distribution conduit receiving cavity within its interior volume. An elongate extruded plastic cover snap-fits onto the member to conceal the conduit but permits nozzles and the like to extend therethrough so that fluid may be distributed from the conduit and/or serviced as necessary without removing the cover. The cover effectively supports the conduit by trapping it against the cavity floor.

Abstract: A rotary sprayer for a coating apparatus is disclosed. An exemplary rotary sprayer may include a spraying body configured to be mounted on a drive shaft of a drive motor for rotation with the drive shaft. The spraying body may further include a detachable mounting device for coaxial connection of the spraying body to the drive shaft. The detachable mounting device may include a spraying body thread that mates with a driveshaft thread defined by the drive shaft, and a plurality of elastic tabs configured to abut a corresponding cavity defined by the driveshaft, such that rotation of the spraying body increases an abutment force between the elastic tabs and the corresponding cavity of the driveshaft.

Abstract: A spray gun includes a nozzle connected to the open end of the spray gun and an air cap having a central passage through which the nozzle extends. The air cap includes symmetrical angular passages and multiple air passages. A back board is located at the back face of the air cap and includes an air outlet portion which includes a central hole and multiple air passages which are independent from the central hole. The nozzle extends through the central hole. Multiple resilient members are located on the back face of the air cap and push the back board to contact the air cap constantly. The air cap includes protrusion on the back face and the back board includes notches in its front face so that when rotating the air cap relative to the back board, the user is acknowledged the angle that the air cap is rotated.

Abstract: The patent application relates to a pump head assembly. The pump head assembly includes a pump head which at least has a water inlet and a first water outlet between which a pressurizing unit is provided, and the pump head further includes a second water outlet, a throttle orifice is provided between the water inlet and the second water outlet, the throttle orifice is provided with a water outlet end and a water inlet end, the throttle orifice is provide with a liquid suction port, and a one way valve is provided on the liquid suction port. The pump head assembly realizes cleaning liquid suction by self-pressure of tap water, which lowers energy consumption, and effectively and reasonably saves energy sources.

Abstract: An adjustable fuel nozzle assembly [1000] for spraying fuel into a recovery boiler [13] includes at least two fuel nozzle assemblies [1100, 1300]. An adjustment section [1500] adapted to adjust the relative orientation between the nozzle assemblies [1100, 1300] and hold them at the desired orientation relative to each other to create a desired spray pattern. The adjustment section [1500] also adapted to simultaneously aim several fuel nozzles at a target location, retaining their relative orientation between the nozzle assemblies [1100, 1300]. This allows the nozzle assemblies [1100, 1300] to spray fuel with a desired spray pattern to a desired location to properly control combustion of the recovery boiler [13], thereby increasing stability of combustion minimizing the creation of pollutants such as NOx gases.

Abstract: A spray nozzle, particularly well adapted for use in compressor spray cleaning systems, has a nozzle body with a right angle fluid delivery bore having a first passageway section extending longitudinally and at least one connected transverse nozzle bore section terminating in a reduced diameter spray bore at a sidewall of the nozzle body. A swirler is mounted in the nozzle bore section, and has a head section with a plurality of passageways formed between swirl vanes arranged about a periphery of the head section to pass fluid to the spray bore and an adjacent neck section of a reduced diameter. The neck forms an annulus between the neck and the nozzle body in fluid-passing contact with the first passageway section and head section to direct fluid from the first passageway through the head passageway for exit through the spray bore. The nozzle can be used in spray systems over a wide range of fluid delivery volumes and pressures.

Abstract: A device for the determination of the state of wear of comminuting tools a comminuting tool, a comminuting device with such a comminuting tool, and a corresponding method. A reference surface is provided on the comminuting tool, the surface from which the distance A0, A1 to the active edges of the comminuting tool can be determined. The degree of wear then results from a comparison of the original distance A0 in an unused comminuting tool with the distance A1 reduced due to wear after a certain period of use. The thereby achieved advantage is that the state of wear can be determined independent of the general wear of the comminuting device. A distortion of the measurement result caused by this is therefore ruled out.

Abstract: An identification and separation arrangement for forming various mixtures of agglomerates from pyrolized reclaimed carbonaceous materials. The identification and separation arrangement uses a dry air source (28) and a source (16) of reclaimed carbonaceous materials containing small agglomerates and large agglomerates. The reclaimed carbonaceous materials are mixed with the dry air source, pressurized and then introduced to a pulverizer mill (12). The pulverizer mill (12) performs a first round of identification and separation by dividing the reclaimed carbonaceous material into small agglomerates and large agglomerates. The pulverizer mill (12) further fractionates the large agglomerates to form more small agglomerates. The small agglomerates are then moved to a classifier (14) that performs a second round of identification and separation. The classifier (14) separates the small agglomerates into coarse agglomerates and fine agglomerates.

Abstract: A sink drain strainer and sink straining method that does not require electricity or installation permitting a user to manually cut, grind, push, or punch clogging food debris through the drainage holes so that it will be small enough to safely pass through the plumbing system without causing clogs. A sink strainer for processing a solid organic debris object, includes a sink strainer basket, sized for overlying and covering a drain, the sink strainer basket including a plurality of drainage holes retaining the solid organic debris object and inhibiting the solid organic debris object from entering into the drain; and a manually-actuable debris processor, coupled to the basket, for interacting with the drainage holes to resize the solid organic debris object into smaller debris objects sized to enter into the drain from the basket.

Abstract: A device for comminuting scrappable feedstock by way of cutting or shear-cutting is provided that includes at least one rotor situated within a housing. The rotor has a plurality of rotary disks which are situated at an axial distance from each other, forming spaces, and which are fitted on their circumferences with comminuting tools which interact with additional comminuting tools to perform the comminution work. Stationary scraping elements extend into the spaces in the radial direction. To achieve a largely unhindered flow of stock through the device, it is proposed according to the invention to situate the stationary scraping elements in the dead zone of the at least one rotor with regard to the direction of stock flow.

Abstract: A condiment grinder comprises a hollow body constituting a reservoir for a condiment to be ground, the body having an opening at its lower end, in which a female grinding member defining an aperture is received and an opening at its upper end. One end of an actuating rod is connected to a male grinding member rotatably received in the aperture and the other end of the actuating rod passes through the upper opening in the body. A rotatable actuating knob removably closes the upper opening in the body and is non-rotatably secured to the other end of the actuating rod. The grinder further includes a condiment filling aid comprising a tubular sleeve having a first end whose cross-sectional area is less than that of its second end. The first end is connected to the upper end of the body around the upper opening.

Abstract: A sand wheel seal for a grinding mill, which in use is internally disposed within said mill. Preferably the sand wheel seal is integrally formed with a mill throat liner wheel and may be releasably secured to a feed end of said mill. The grinding mill may be any one of a Sag, Ag, Ball or Rod mill.

Abstract: A plurality of chipper inserts that may be installed on a hammermill rotor in place of the hammer inserts to selectively convert the rotor to a chipper. The chipper inserts include drum surfaces that cooperatively define a chipper drum. The chipper inserts may include cutter inserts that have a cutter disposed in a cutter pocket. The chipper drum may be a generally continuous cylindrical interrupted essentially only by the cutter pockets. The cutters and cutter pockets may be positioned in essentially any desired pattern around the drum. The chipper inserts may include a left cutter insert, a center cutter insert, a right cutter insert and three different size spacer inserts. The different types of cutter inserts and spacer inserts may be installed about the rotor with at least one left cutter insert mounted on the left end of the chipper drum and at least one right cutter insert mounted on the right end of the chipper drum.

Abstract: A roller press for grinding particulate material, such as cement raw materials, cement clinker and similar materials is described, the roller press (1) comprising two rollers (2, 3) rotating in opposite directions, where one roller is movably mounted relative to the second roller, and where the rollers (2, 3) between them form a roller gap (4). A feed system has at least one inclined plate section (5) for regulating the feeding of particulate material along the axial extension of the roller gap (4) and the inclined plate section (5), in the axial direction of the rollers, comprises at least two substantially parallel plates (6, 7), substantially positioned in the same plane, and independently movable back and forth relative to the roller gap (4). Thus it is possible to regulate the feeding of material over the axial extension of the roller gap, thereby avoiding distortion of the movable roller.

Abstract: A bucket type jaw crusher comprises a hydraulic motor connected to one end of an eccentric main shaft, a flywheel connected to the other end of the eccentric main shaft, and a counterweight for balance adjustment fitted at an intermediate section of the eccentric main shaft between the hydraulic motor and the flywheel. A movable jaw teeth side load receiving section of a toggle plate is placed at an upper position than a bucket side load receiving section of the toggle plate, and while movable jaw teeth are reciprocated by rotation of the eccentric shaft, an object to be crushed is pressed against stationary jaw teeth by the movable jaw teeth via rocking motion of the toggle plate.

Abstract: A retractable tether is disclosed which may be used in conjunction with personal communication devices (such as a Cell Phone, Pager or PDA) mounting system for the prevention of loss or damage. The retracting tether may be clipped to a belt, pants or purse next to the location in which the device is being held or stored. The retractable tether allows the device to be easily used while connected to the retracting tether. Should the device be dropped or dislodged from it's clip mount, holster or storage pocket, the retracting tether prevents the device from hitting the ground thereby preventing loss or damage to the device. A separation mechanism is also incorporated to allow the device to be easily removed from the retractable tether.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for producing a material roll for use in a process including unwinding a long sheet material from a roll of the long sheet material, wherein the long sheet material includes an optical film, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a release film laminated in this order, and the optical film includes a polarizing plate, cutting at least the optical film to form an optical film having a specific length, and then bonding the optical film to a surface of a rectangular optical display unit, while feeding the optical film, the method comprising the steps of: lengthwise slitting a long material having a longitudinal direction parallel to an absorption axis of the polarizing plate, so that a long sheet material having a width corresponding to a short or long side of the optical display unit is obtained; and winding the long sheet material into a roll.

Abstract: A string emanating from a packaging machine is arranged in a slot by means of a feed inlet and placed in a winding shaft (12). This placement is assisted by the use of positioning brushes (4). After the initial introduction, winding up takes place upon rotation of the winding shaft and upon further engagement of the string in the slot (14) in the winding shaft. The winding shaft is provided on a carrying disc (5) and said carrying disc is also arranged so as to be rotatable. During the first stage, the section of the string emanating from the supply path is pulled with constant force. After the string has been separated from the remaining material, the winding is carried out. Subsequently, the rotating shaft with the string, through rotation of the carrying disc, reaches a next position in which pressing the reel and thus adhesion of the reel end moves the winding shaft out of the reel. The reel has already been checked prior to entering the winding device to determine whether it has to be inspected.

Abstract: The present invention provides a linkage assembly that is pivotal along a first axis of rotation to cause rotation of another object along a second axis of rotation that is substantially orthogonal to the first axis of rotation. The linkage assembly can therefore be used as a motion transfer device, such as for a paper dispenser, or other assemblies in which it is desired to cause the automatic movement on component upon actuation of another component where components have different axes of rotation.

Abstract: The undercarriage for aircraft comprises: at least one wheel provided with a rim; a hub carrying the rim; and a motor and gearing for driving the wheel, the motor and the gearing being received, preferably completely, inside the hub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a propulsion assembly for an aircraft, that comprises: a turbojet engine (1) including a fan casing (3) and an engine casing (5); a pylon for holding said turbojet engine (1); and a device for suspending said turbojet engine under the pylon, that comprises two front suspension connecting rods (9), two rear suspension connecting rods (11), and a thrust acceleration connecting rod (15) extending between the front portion (17) of said engine casing (5) and the pylon in a plane containing the axis (A) of said turbojet engine (1). An additional connecting rod (19) extends between said fan casing (3) and said pylon in a direction substantially parallel to that of the axis (A) of said turbojet engine.

Abstract: An air vehicle propulsion system incorporates an engine core with a power shaft to drive an outer blade row. The power shaft is extends through and is supported by a counter rotation transmission unit which drives an inner blade row in counter rotational motion to the outer blade row. The counter rotation transmission unit exchanges power from the engine core with the shaft. An actuator engages the shaft for translation from a first retracted position to a second extended position.

Abstract: A crash attenuation system for an aircraft, the system having an airbag carried by the aircraft and inflatable generally adjacent an exterior of the aircraft. The airbag has at least one vent for releasing gas from the interior of the airbag. A gas source is in fluid communication with the interior of the airbag for inflating the airbag with gas generated provided by the first gas source. A vent valve is provided for controlling a flow of gas through each vent, each vent valve being selectively configurable between an open state, in which gas can pass through the associated vent from the interior of the airbag, any number of intermediate states, in which the vent is partially open, and a closed state, in which gas is retained within the interior of the airbag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing application for staircases in an aircraft with at least two decks. According to the invention at least two bearings, each with at least partially different possibilities of movement about and along or parallel to the x-axis, y-axis and z-axis of a system of coordinates, are arranged on each staircase at the lower and upper staircase end (rotatory and/or translational movements). Due to the presence of at least four bearings on each staircase, the relative movements between decks can be compensated for. Consequently the static design of the staircases can be limited to the intrinsic weight and operation-related loads by the mass of the users, thereby providing weight savings.

Abstract: The present invention describes a modular hatrack for an interior of an aircraft, wherein the modular hatrack comprises at least one container and at least one housing to accommodate the container, wherein at least one component from the group comprising a personal supply channel, an electrical line, a light strip, an air duct for an air conditioning system, and an air outlet for an air conditioning system is integrated in the housing. The present invention also describes the use of the modular hatrack in an aircraft or in some other vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a current return network element (1) for aircraft particularly with high conductivity. The purpose is achieved by using a plurality of electrically conducting strips (2) intersecting each other and made from a single piece, at a spacing from each other so as to form a plurality of openings (4) between them.

Abstract: This invention provides a fuselage of an aircraft or space vehicle with a fuselage section having an outer skin, wherein at least the outer skin of the fuselage section consists of a glass-fibre reinforced aluminium laminate to form a safety zone for passengers in the event of a fire.

Abstract: The system and apparatus of the present invention is generally comprised of a non-dedicated, temporarily installed, aircraft observer bubble door, chair, sonotube ejection system, mission electronics LRU rack and workstation assembly which are affixed to the Air Deployment System (ADS) rails, cargo tie down “D” rings, seat belt restraint ring bolt sockets, and litter bar of a host aircraft, thereby precluding the requirement for dedicated airframe modifications. One embodiment of the present invention also utilizes a multi-axis, articulated, foldable chair temporarily installed in conjunction with a segmented or one piece pressurized observer bubble door plug and door retraction system. The door plug assembly is designed to accommodate the simultaneous use of a sonotube stores launch system, a missile defense system, and an observer bubble window.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection 1 between a first component and a second component, the first component being formed from an aluminium alloy in particular and the second component being formed from a carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics material in particular. The first component is a rib 6 in particular and the second component is preferably an angle bracket 7, with which the rib 6 is connected to an aircraft fuselage skin 2 within a fuselage reinforcement structure. The connection 1 between the components comprises, according to the invention, a ceramic coating 16 which is applied for protection against corrosion at least in the region of a contact area 9 between the components, the components being riveted and/or adhesively bonded. The ceramic coating 16 is less than 0.1 mm thick and may be formed from a mixture of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) and TiO2 for example.

Abstract: An apparatus for ice removal from a surface has an electrically resistive layer on the surface. An actuation device is provided for mechanically disturbing the surface, as for example deflecting, deforming, or vibrating the surface. When ice has accumulated, an interface layer of ice is melted by heating the electrically resistive layer with an electric current, and an electric current is applied to the actuation device to disturb the surface and release the ice. Alternative embodiments having various forms of actuation device are disclosed. An icemaker using the ice removal apparatus for ice release is described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting ice particle accumulation is disclosed herein. In one exemplary implementation, a method for detecting ice is described in which a parameter within an interior volume of a heated conduit is measured. The method also includes detecting the presence of an accumulation of ice particles based on the parameter measured within the interior volume of the heated conduit.

Abstract: The system and apparatus of the present invention is generally comprised of a non-dedicated, temporarily installed, airborne special mission payload mounting system which is mechanically interfaced to the Air Deployment System (ADS) rails of a host cargo aircraft. Where a host aircraft does not possess ADS rails, an Adaptive ADS rail section typical of those used by the host aircraft, is installed to the existing cargo floor “D” rings using adjustable cam locks familiar to those skilled in the art of aircraft cargo restraint systems. Where the host aircraft does not have the required cargo “D” rings installed they are then temporarily installed within the “D” ring bolt sockets to enable the aircraft to accommodate mounting of the Adaptive ADS rail section plate.

Abstract: This invention discloses a steering structure of toy plane and an infrared four-channel remote-control electric toy plane. The steering structure of toy plane includes small internal guide, large external guide, elliptical shaft, and sector gear; the small internal guide has a rectangle hole with rounded angles and two arc-back bosses, and driven by the sector gear, the small internal guide contacts the elliptical shaft along the second and fourth quadrants; the large external guide has the elliptical hole, and driven by the sector gear, the large external guide contacts the elliptical shaft along first and third quadrants.

Abstract: A method of making a composite structure (1) that comprises a curved body (5) and an integral rim (3) extending from an end of the curved body. The method comprises the steps of: forming a diaphragm pack (19) comprising a flat stack (13) of composite plies between two diaphragms (15 A, 15B), wherein each ply (L1, L2, L3) of the flat stack (13) is made up of a plurality of composite tiles (9). Each tile (9) includes at least a first portion (9A) and a second portion (9B) that have side edges of the first portion (9A) configured to abut against side edges of adjacent tiles and side edges of the second portion (9B) configured to overlap side edges of adjacent tiles. Air is evacuated from within the diaphragm pack (19) either before or after placing the diaphragm pack (19) within a double diaphragm forming apparatus comprising a hollow forming tool (23), wherein the first portion (9A) of the composite tiles (9) is supported on an upper surface (23 A) of the tool (23).

Abstract: Problems to be solved by the present invention relate to group control of moving objects in three dimensions, and the invention proposes a group control method, unlike conventional cumbersome methods, the method being stably provided with a function of causing a group to move in the same direction while preserving the aggregate form of the group, and with a function of causing the group to turn around a fixed point in the vicinity of an operational target. The method for three-dimensional group control of moving objects according to the present invention includes: setting, around individual moving objects, an interaction zone formed in a spherical or ellipsoidal three-layer structure of, sequentially from outside to inside thereof, an approach zone, a parallel-orientation zone and a repulsion zone; and employing, as an algorithm, a behavior model which comprises an approach rule, a parallel-orientation rule and a repulsion rule depending on the zone at which a neighbor moving object is present.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to an erectable and/or collapsible floral easel for holding a floral object, and more particularly but not by way of limitation, to an erectable or collapsible floral easel for holding a floral object. In one aspect, the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a floral easel for holding and/or supporting a floral object. In yet another aspect, the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to methods of shipping a floral easel, methods of using a floral easel, methods of storing a floral easel, and methods of placing a floral object on a floral easel.

Abstract: A device for lifting up eating utensils from a support with an eating utensil region (1) wherein an eating utensil holder (7.1 to 7.8) of the eating utensil region (1) is capable of being unfolded.

Abstract: A hose frame assembly includes a pipe body, a wheel disc, a tensile adjusting device, and a cable. The pipe body includes three aligned pipe sections, and two resilient joints connected between every adjacent two of the three pipe sections. The tensile adjusting device is located between the pipe body and wheel disc, and includes a guide rail, two sliding members slidably mounted to the guide rail, and a resilient member connected between the sliding members. A wheel is rotatably mounted to each of the sliding members. Two ends of the cable extend extend through the pipe sections and the resilient joints and spacedly are fixed to an inner wall of one of the pipe sections located at a far end of the pipe body. A portion of the cable located out of the pipe body is positioned around the wheel disc and the wheels.

Abstract: The invention discloses a holding apparatus, which includes a fixed body, a carrying stand and a signal cable. The fixed body includes a ball joint, extending portion and a cable tunnel. The cable tunnel, disposed within the fixed body, is connected to a first opening of the ball joint. The carrying stand includes a casing, a pivot component and a transmitting interface. The ball joint is pivotally connected to the pivot component through a second opening of the casing. The signal cable, disposed through the cable tunnel of the ball joint, is electrically connected to the transmitting interface within the carrying stand. When the carrying stand rotates relative to the fixed body, a limiting portion of the pivot component is used for stopping the extending portion, so as to limit a rotating angle of the carrying stand.

Abstract: A door attachment configured for mounting over a top of a door, the door attachment including a horizontal support configured to at least partially rest on the top of the door; a first substantially vertical member extending from the horizontal support configured to contact a first face of the door; and a second substantially vertical member extending from the first horizontal support. The second substantially vertical member has a first surface configured to contact a second face of the door opposite the first face of the door. The second substantially vertical member includes a mounting mechanism configured to slideably receive the horizontal support, the mounting mechanism extending in a longitudinal direction of the horizontal support away from the second face of the door.

Abstract: A clamp includes polymeric body portions connected by a living hinge. A retention section is each created in each body portion. Elastically deflectable material insert members have injection molded features adapted to engage to the retention sections. An electrically conductive material is included with the elastically deflectable material to render the clamp electrically conductive.

Abstract: A climbing cam having opposed asymmetrically sized cam members to eliminate the interference that limits the expansion range of climbing aids of the cam type. An optional cam member provides an opposing force to assist in maintaining the placement of the cam in the rock.

Abstract: A support comprising a generally C-shaped body having two free ends and bridging section. A threaded clamping bolt extending through the clamping bolt has a pivoting jaw at one end and a knob at the other end. The clamp body has a first passageway extending through the bridging section of the clamp body, the first passageway extending in a direction generally parallel to a direction defined by a position of the clamping bolt. The clamp body has second passageway extending through its distal end. The second passageway is generally perpendicular to the first passageway. The two passageways intersect at a grip point, and a set screw or bolt at the grip point communicates with the first and second passageways. The set screw is adapted to hold an elongated member in fixed positions while the elongated member extends through either one of the two intersecting passageways.

Abstract: A plinth constructed of plastics material including a platform; a continuous side wall depending from said platform and adapted to rest on the ground, said side wall including one or more peripheral portions and one or more divider portions, each of said one or more divider portions dividing the platform into at least two load bearing sections and each divider portion including two spaced apart divider wall portions joined by a bottom wall adapted to rest on the ground so as to support the adjacent load bearing sections of said platform, said platform, said divider wall portions and said bottom wall providing a continuous top face.

Abstract: A high precision mirrormount comprises a retaining plate retaining reflecting mirror; an adjusting plate behind the retaining plate; a retaining ball fixed between the retaining plate and the adjusting plate; a fine-adjusting plate installed at the backside of the adjusting plate; a tension shaft fixed to the adjusting plate and exposing out of the fine-adjusting plate; tension springs being installed around the tension shaft; a first adjusting screw serving to coarsely adjust the adjusting plate to move closer or far away from the retaining plate; and a second adjusting screw having one end resisting against an elastic element which has an elastic coefficient of the elastic element being very smaller than those of the tension springs. Thus, the second adjusting screw has an effect of fine adjustment. In 2D case, two above structures are formed along an X axis and a Y axis respectively.

Abstract: Provided is a supporting apparatus for a display device. The supporting apparatus includes a fixing bracket, a set bracket, and a connecting assembly. The set bracket is connected to the display device and is capable of tilting with respect to the fixing bracket. The connecting assembly is connecting the set bracket and the fixing bracket. The connecting assembly includes a tension member generating biasing force over a portion of a tilting range of the display device.