Abstract: An attachment system for attaching a component (11) such as a vertical tail plane to a fuselage (27) of an aircraft; the component (11) being structured as a box comprising front and rear spars (13, 14), ribs (15) extending from the front spar (13) to the rear spar (14), and a skin (17), and also comprising a plurality of intermediate spars (23) arranged to be attached to fuselage frames (33); the fuselage (27) comprising a skin (31) and frames (33) and also comprising a mounting arrangement suitable for receiving the additional spars (23) and for allowing its attachment to the frames (33).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical power supply and control device (10) for equipment (9) of a rotor (5), the device having a three-phase AC generator (20) in a stationary frame of reference. The device (10) comprises a rotary field transformer (30) having a stationary portion (31) connected to said generator (20) and a rotary portion (32) connected to a sequencer (50) that is arranged in a rotary frame of reference, said device (10) including control means (51) for controlling the sequencer (50) and located in said stationary frame of reference, the control means being connected to the sequencer (50) via contactless connection means (200), said sequencer (50) being suitable for electrically powering said equipment (9) on order of said control means (51).

Abstract: Fuel in an aircraft fuselage fuel tank is cooled by means of cold air flowing from the exterior of the aircraft to a cooling region inside the aircraft. The cooling region may be (a) located to the exterior of the fuel tank, (b) in thermal communication with the fuel tank and (c) in fluid communication with a region downstream of, and remote from, said cooling region, for example, an exhaust port on the outside of the aircraft. The flow of air may be caused by air entering a ram air intake, into which air passes as a result of the motion of the airborne aircraft relative to the surrounding air.

Abstract: A concentric peripheral canopy parachute having a canopy system including a number of peripheral, stacked, concentric, canopies, each superior canopy centered and spaced above the inferior canopy and having its skirt connected to the vent of the inferior canopy for generating an increased low pressure disturbance behind the canopy system for producing higher fluid drag.

Abstract: An aircraft slat assembly comprises a first slat and a second slat positioned adjacent thereto. The first and second slats are moveable between extended and retracted positions. The slats are connected by a joint, the joint being arranged to transfer a shear load from one slat to the other slat when the slats are urged into a configurations in which there would be differential extension/retraction of the slats, such as a skewed position.

Abstract: An aircraft slat assembly comprises a slat, two tracks and two joints, each joint connecting a respective track to the slat. Each track is moveable on a wing structure between a fully extended position and a stowed position. Each joint is arranged to allow relative rotation between the slat and the respective track such that the slat is able to adopt a skewed position in which one track is in the fully extended position and the other track is in the stowed position.

Abstract: The device (1) comprises means (10) for determining, in the case of the loss of a speed information, control parameters which are used on at least one automatic pilot of the aircraft, instead of said speed information.

Abstract: A bracket (10) includes a body (14) for receiving the pipe and a suspension part (16) connected to the body for suspending a pipe from a profile (12) in several different ways. The suspension part includes an overlie part (18) having a bridge part (22) and two leg-parts (20,21). The bridge part extends between the two leg-parts and includes at least one resting section (49) being constructed to rest on an upper surface of the profile. The leg parts are constructed to extend on either side of the profile. A projection (45) is formed on the bridge part and a hole (50) is formed in bridge part.

Abstract: A fitting assembly adapted for securing an elongate member to a bracket having an open-ended slot into which the fitting assembly is received. The fitting assembly includes a first fitting member adapted for attachment to the elongate member and having an axis and a second fitting member adapted for receipt into the open end of the slot and fixed engagement with the bracket through relative movement between the second fitting member and the bracket solely in a direction substantially lateral to the axis. The first and second fitting members are connected together and have first and second positions relative to each other in a direction substantially lateral to the axis and are constrained against relative movement substantially along the axis. The first and second fitting members are substantially immovable relative to each other in a direction substantially lateral to the axis in the second position.

Abstract: The present invention is a stand apparatus for a display screen (such as a computer monitor or a TV) having an arcuate arm member, a base adapted to accept the arm member and allow for tilting movement of the arm member in relation to the base, and a contoured clamp member operable to engage and grip the arm member. The curvature of the clamp member matches the curvature of the arm member and prevents damage to the finish of the arm member. The clamp member is coupled with an arm screw member that is readily accessible to a user. The cross-section of the arm member prevents lateral movement of the arm member in relation to the base. The base is operable to freely swivel 360 degrees and can be readily fixed in relation to a base ring once it is in a desired position. Cabling channels are also provided within the arm member to house cables from the display screen.

Abstract: A cable management device accommodates bundles of cables in an aircraft. The cable management device includes a star shaped cable management element and a retaining clamp. The star-shaped cable management element includes a plurality of outer-radial recesses disposed in an outer radius of the star-shaped cable management element that are spaced apart from each other. Each outer-radial recess is configured to accommodate a cable inserted therein. The retaining clamp is disposed around an outer circumference of the star-shaped cable management element so as to encompass the star-shaped cable management element and close the outer radial recesses. The retaining clamp includes an attachment portion configured to affix the cable management element to a stationary supporting structure.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting one or more elongated members are provided. A support member for supporting one or more elongated members can include a body; at least four support arms extending from the body, and at least one curved surface disposed between the support arms. Each curved surface can be concave relative to a centerline of the body. At least one curved surface can have a length that is at least twice as long as at least one other curved surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable holder for guiding a plurality of computer-network cables, including a loop with an inner circumference at least partially adapted to provide a support for the cables. The loop is formed of a first leg and a second leg extending essentially parallel to each other and being interconnected at a proximal end segment of each of the first and the second leg via a yoke, and a closure section, arranged at a distal end segment of each of the first and the second leg. The closure section includes at least one flap which is arranged at the distal end segment of the first or the second leg and extends towards the opposing distal end segment of the second or the first leg, respectively. Further, the invention relates to a kit and a cable management system comprising the cable holder.

Abstract: A support bracket for mounting wires, cables, conduits and the like to floor beams of an aircraft passenger cabin floor without modification to the floor beams, the floor beams having a top flange, a bottom flange, and a vertical web. The support bracket has a support body with cable support cradles where each cradle has a cradling surface and a tie wrap passage; and at least clamping block connected to the support body with at least one adjustable tension bolt, the clamping block having a beam engaging surface wherein tension in the at least one bolt urges the beam engaging surface toward the support body.

Abstract: A cable management member is mounted between two slide rail apparatuses. The cable management member includes an arm assembly and a support member. The arm assembly includes a rear arm, a front arm, and a connecting member pivotably connected to the rear arm and the front arm. First ends of the rear arm and the front arm opposite to the connecting member are correspondingly pivotably connected to a stationary rail and a movable rail of one of the slide rail apparatuses. Opposite ends of the support member are correspondingly connected to the two slide rail apparatuses, and slidable relative to the stationary rails of the corresponding slide rail apparatuses. The connecting member is slidably supported on the support member. The connecting member includes a first positioning button and a second positioning button to restrict the support member therebetween, thereby preventing the support member from disengaging from the connecting member.

Abstract: A plastic bag holder containing a coiled side wall and lip that creates a cavity for the insertion of items into the plastic bag. The side wall overlaps itself in a coiled pattern and its shape is maintained through a channel created by the lip. The coiled shape allows the device to be used with several sized bags allowing a user to easily fill a plastic bag cleanly and quickly.

Abstract: A mounting post for supporting a plurality of electronic cabinets, each having different bolt patterns, comprising a hollow post configured to receive a hollow mount at the upper end, a stabilizer plate attached to the lower end of the post, and a hollow mount selected from a plurality of hollow mounts, each having a lower end configured to mate to the post, and having a substantially planar upper surface with openings formed therein corresponding to a unique bolt pattern for an electronics cabinet.

Abstract: A display assembly 10 in the form of at least two interconnected display stands 12A, 12B. Each of the stands 12 includes a spaced pair of vertically extending support members 14 mounted on feet 16. A flexible display member 18 extends between the support members 14 and is held taut thereby. A support arrangement 20 in the form of five pivotally interconnected link members 36, extends between the support members 14 immediately above the feet 16. For adjacent display stands 12, a common support member 14 forms part of each display stand 12.

Abstract: A stand for a surgical microscope is suggested that is provided with vertical and horizontal supports, articulation units and a displacer for displacing the optics carrier in an X direction extending horizontally and transversely to an oblique pivot axis. A balancing apparatus is provided for balancing an optics carrier held by a pivot support of the displacer. The optics carrier is rotatable around a first rotational axis in relation to the pivot support. The balancing compensates for the use with and without a microscope holder and with and without add-on units. The balancing apparatus is provided with Y and Z displacement units comprising respective slides. The weight of a second slide of the Z displacement unit compensates the weight of the optics carrier with and without the microscope holder and with and without the add-on units via the first rotational axis.

Abstract: A stand for a surgical microscope is suggested that is provided with vertical and horizontal supports, articulation units and a displacer for displacing the optics carrier in an X direction extending horizontally and transversely to an oblique pivot axis. The displacer has a pivot support provided with a pivotable parallelogram support and a holding arm that is attached to the pivotable parallelogram support and is configured such that it simultaneously serves as a displacer for displacing the optics carrier in the X direction. The pivot support is provided with an additional displacement unit that determines the position of the parallelogram support with reference to the second articulation unit and the additional displacement unit contains a displacement screw that protrudes through the parallelogram support and is connected in an articulated fashion at one of its ends to a displacement element mounted to the parallelogram support.

Abstract: A stackable wheeled bucket stand and method is disclosed. The bucket stand includes an elliptical support ring configured to support a bucket, a plurality of leg assemblies, each leg assembly connected to the support ring, and a plurality of wheels, each wheel connected to a leg.

Abstract: The device includes two sub-assemblies (1) for mounting the rail (2) for supporting the curtain on the leaves (3) of the window, each sub-assembly having a plate (5) and an offset arm (6). The plate is formed so as to be able to be fixed to the upper edge of a leaf (3), in the vicinity of the pivot axis thereof, and includes mounting elements (14) for pivotably mounting the offset arm thereon, along an axis extending, after mounting on the leaf (3), parallel to the pivot axis of the leaf. The offset arm (6) is formed to offset the rail (2) relative to the wall; it is pivotably mounted on the plate (5) by the mounting elements and is pivotably connected to the rail (2) at a point thereof which is longitudinally fixed, also along an axis parallel to the pivot axis of the leaf (3).

Abstract: A container [10] is disclosed having a universal bracket system [300] that allows attachment of the container [10] to a plurality of upstanding outdoor supports including posts, angle iron, and signs supported in cylindrical frameworks. In the preferred embodiment, the container [10] has a box [100] with a lid [200] pivotally attached thereto. The box [100] has a bracket system [300] comprised of an upper bracket [310], a central bracket [320] and a lower bracket [340] which have complementary geometric relationships that facilitate attachment to the multiple structures.

Abstract: Briefly stated, floating rings which rotate around their vertical axis with predetermined relation to the azimuthal velocity of the sun are prevented from getting out of range by maintaining a desired spatial orientation between at least three fixed rollers circumferentially positioned. The present disclosure keeps floating rings together by encircling them.

Abstract: A mounting system is disclosed for removably securing an object to a support surface. The mounting system includes a retaining clip having a rear wall to be secured to the support surface, and a front wall spaced from the rear wall to form a pocket therebetween with an open upper side, an aperture in the front wall opening into the pocket and extending to an upper side of the front wall, and a sliding clip having a sliding portion sized to be vertically slid into and out of the pocket, and an attachment portion forwardly extending form the sliding portion to be secured to the tablet computer. The attachment portion is closely received in the aperture when the sliding portion is in the pocket and has a thickness substantially equal to or less than a thickness of the front wall.

Abstract: A curtain hanging device that works as usual when the curtain is used without problems and that can prevent an accident from happening when the curtain is accidentally tangled around the neck of a person is disclosed. Curtain Hanging Device 1 of the invention comprises Coupler 2 for suspending Curtain A from a curtain rail, wherein Coupler 2 has a catch for hanging from the rail, or Coupler 2 itself forms the catch, and wherein the catch deforms to release Curtain A from the rail when an extra load is applied to Curtain A.

Abstract: System and apparatus for filtering drainage which includes a configurable and adjustable rigid frame, hanger support structures adapted to contact a surface of a drainage structure, and a sediment bag. The frame may be adjusted or configured by modifying the location of connecting fasteners and/or by altering the orientation of frame components. Additional embodiments provide for an overflow gap comprising a vertical distance between an above grade surface of a drainage structure and the rigid frame, wherein the overflow gap is capable of allowing runoff to bypass the sediment bag when the sediment bag is obstructed. A configurable lifting tool device adapted to lift inlet grates and inlet filter devices includes a lifting bar, a plurality of connectors, a plurality of lifting arms, and a plurality of lifting hooks adapted to contact a grate and/or an inlet filter device lifting bar.

Abstract: A mounting assembly configured for mounting to a generally T-shaped rail or similar mount. The mounting assembly comprising a housing, a first arm, and a latching arm assembly. The first arm extending from the housing. The first arm comprising a first jaw. The latching arm assembly connected to the housing.

Abstract: A plastic, integral clip to affix door seals in automotive door frames, comprising a head, further a resilient flange connected by a first shank segment to said head, a comparatively flat second shank segment which extends from the flange on the side opposite the head and tapers toward the free end and is fitted with a rounded end, further two spring elements connected at opposite sides to the free end of the second shank segment and running obliquely in the direction of the flange, the spring elements being fitted with a snap-in shoulder near the flange, characterized in that at least one securing element each near an external surface element of the second shank segment and near the flange is connected to the second shank segment and runs in the direction of the facing spring element, the outside diameter of the securing element approximately corresponding to the outside diameter of the external surface element.

Abstract: An auxiliary fastening apparatus for engaging with tablet electronic device is provided, including a receiving unit, an angle adjustment mechanism and a support unit. The apparatus may further include an auxiliary belt. The receiving unit is for placing the tablet PC on, and the angle adjustment mechanism and the support unit are to enable the receiving unit to stand in either portrait or landscape mode. The auxiliary belt can be wrapped around the wrist to prevent the handheld tablet PC from slipping and falling to the ground. The unique structure of the support unit allows the tablet PC to tilt a small angle when placed on a desk top for convenient use. The auxiliary fastening apparatus of the present invention provides convenient use of the tablet PC in various occasions.

Abstract: A rotatably adjustable mounting bracket for attachment to a display device and a mounting system affixable to mount surface and providing rotational adjustability of the attached display about an axis substantially perpendicular to the principal plane of the display device. The device mounting bracket including at least one set of openings comprising a plurality of openings located in the plate to substantially align with mounting holes located on the display device. Each of the openings having an adjustment portion adapted to receive a portion of the display device fastener attached to the display device and moveable within the adjustment portion to permit rotational movement of the display device relative to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a mounting tray configured for securing an expansion card, a first securing member, a second securing member, a first rotating member and a second rotating member. The first securing member is attached to a first edge of the mounting tray, and a first stopper portion is disposed on the first securing member. The second securing member is attached to a second opposite edge of the mounting tray, and a second stopper portion is disposed on the second securing member. The first and second rotating members are rotatably secured to the mounting tray. A first and second hooks respectively extend from the first and second rotating members. The first hook is engaged with the first stopper portion, and the second hook engaged with the second stopper portion.

Abstract: A syringe holder is provided for mounting syringe while the syringe is distributing fluid. The syringe holder includes a hook, a main body, and a receiver. The receiver is operatively configured to deploy away from the main body when the syringe is disposed in the receiver.

Abstract: A retaining structure is described. The retaining structure includes a supporting part and a plurality of locking apparatuses. The supporting part has a plurality of position portions and each of the position portions has an annular portion. The locking apparatuses are deposed between the in the component and the supporting part and are corresponding to the position portions of the supporting part. Each of the locking apparatuses includes a main body and a fastening portion. The main body has a first portion, a second portion, and an annular region. The first portion is joined to the annular portion of the position portion and the second portion is joined to the opening of the component. The fastening portion is joined to the annular region of the main body to allow the fastening portion to contact the annular region for fastening the component on the supporting part.

Abstract: An electronic device holder is revealed. By the electronic device holder, an electronic device is supported in a preset position so that users can operate the electronic device conveniently. The electronic device holder consists of holding units on tow sides thereof and a connection member connecting the two holding units. By the stopping and clipping of the two holding units, the electronic device is held and supported firmly in a preset state.

Abstract: Embodiments include combination coaster drink covers which serve as an ordinary bar coaster and absorb moisture from the outside of a drink glass, protect the bar surface from moisture, and furthermore serve to cover and adhere to the top of the drink glass, thereby indicating the intention of the drink owner to resume possession and preventing adulteration of or tampering with the drink during the owner's temporary absence. Embodiments include an upper coaster layer, adhesive layer, release layer, and lower coaster layer. Other embodiments include an upper coaster layer, adhesive layer and release layer.

Abstract: An LED panel holder includes a rectangular case (1) comprising a longitudinal groove (1a) on a central portion of back, slots (1d) on one side, hooks (1e) on the other side, the hooks (1e) adapted to lockingly engage with the slots (1d), projecting members (1b, 1c) on top, and recessed members (1b, 1c) on bottom, the recessed members (1b, 1c) being complementary to the projecting members (1b, 1c); and a support assembly (2) comprising an elongated support (2a) releasably secured to the groove (1a), a base (2c) having one end pivotably secured to bottom of the groove (1a), and an arm (2b) having one end adjustably secured to the support (2) and the other end pivotably secured to the other end of the base (2c). The support assembly (2) is adapted to retract into the groove (1a) to render the back of the case (1) to be substantially flat.

Abstract: A suspension system includes a base frame, a carrier frame and a linkage mounted on the base frame and supporting the carrier frame. The linkage includes a first arm pivotally coupled to the frames and a second arm pivotally coupled to the frames and pivotally coupled to the second arm about a linkage pivot axis. A rotary motor has a housing and a shaft which rotates with respect to the housing. The shaft is aligned with the linkage pivot axis. The housing is non-rotatably coupled to the first arm. The shaft is coupled to a transmission which is coupled to the second arm.

Abstract: Provided are holders for compactly storing infusion management systems to surfaces. In an embodiment the holder apparatus has a head portion for receiving and infusion management system trunk portion and a foot for receiving an apex portion of the infusion management system. The holder apparatus may be mounted to a wall so that the infusion management system is compactly stored and then mounted against the wall, thereby dramatically decreasing the storage footprint of the systems when not in use, without sacrificing the ability to conveniently and rapidly deploy the system when needed. Also provided are infusion management systems configured for use with the holder apparatus and related methods of storing the system.

Abstract: A composite encapsulated engine mount includes a rubber bushing having a metal shell received around the bushing. A plastic bracket having a cavity receives the bushing and shell therein. An associated method of forming the mount assembly includes inserting a bushing into a mold, introducing a moldable material into the mold around at least a portion of the bushing to form a bracket, and curing the bracket about the bushing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lining plate (10) for lining a mould chamber in a sand moulding machine, said lining plate comprising a base unit (11), whereby said base plate may be equipped with functional openings for injection of particle material (16) and/or air exhaust (7) as well as fastening means for releasable fastening of the plate to the mould machine. A layer (12) of a synthetic resin material is adhered to said base unit (11). The layer (12) is intended to face the abrasive areas of said mould chamber, thereby forming part of the inner surface of the mould chamber. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing a lining plate (10) for lining a mould chamber in a sand moulding machine comprising a base unit (11), said base unit (11) being equipped with functional openings for injection of particle material (16) and/or air exhaust openings (7) as well as fastening means for reliable fastening to the mould machine.

Abstract: An optical filter for filtering an electromagnetic radiation of variable angle of incidence, includes a stack of at least one dielectric or semi-conductor layer arranged between two partially reflective layers, said stack defining a set of Fabry-Pérot cavities set to a predetermined wavelength. The average refractive index of the dielectric or semi-conductor layer is variable in a plane orthogonal to the direction of the stack so as to compensate the effects of the variation in the angle of incidence of the electromagnetic radiation on the transmission spectrum of the cavities.

Abstract: A non-linear conversion capability within an on-chip, per-column analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is provided to expand a compressed analog signal such that the resulting digital output that has a predetermined (linear or non-linear) mapping with respect to input brightness level of an incoming light signal to a row of pixels. The predetermined mapping may also be provided by a non-linear amplifier coupled to a linear or non-linear ADC and a resulting compressed non-linear digital representation at the output of the ADC is substantially linearized by an on-chip or an off-chip look-up table (LUT).

Abstract: The invention relates notably to large-sized image sensors or image sensors with a large number of rows. Each column of pixels is organized in P superposed blocks. A row decoder organized as P identical decoders selects one row out of M in each of the P blocks. Each block is linked to one respective column conductor out of P column conductors. P read circuits CL1 to CL4 are placed at the foot of each column of pixels and each is connected to a respective column conductor. The signals from the P rows selected by the decoder can be extracted simultaneously or else they can be selected by a specific decoder which selects one read circuit out of the P read circuits of each column. The matrix can be produced by photolithography, by abutting identical matrix portions, for example P different portions corresponding to P identical regions ZB1 to ZB4.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device may include a pixel array including a plurality of two-dimensionally arranged pixels, and a plurality of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). Each ADC may include a pulse delay circuit including a plurality of connected delay unit stages, each of which delays a pulse signal during a delay time corresponding to a magnitude of a voltage of the pixel signal read from the pixel array, an encoder unit that outputs a digital value based on the number of stages of the delay units through which the pulse signal has passed during a predetermined time, and a correction unit that corrects the digital value output by the encoder unit by a rate corresponding to the number of stages of the delay units through which the pulse signal has passed during a predetermined period.

Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation detection device including multiple elementary detectors (32, 320) grouped into one or more sub-assemblies (300) each including several elementary detectors (32, 320), where each elementary detector (32, 320) is connected by an interconnection (32.1, 320.1) to an impedance-matching device (33), characterised in that: the impedance-matching device (33) is common to all the elementary detectors (32, 320) of a single sub-assembly (300), in each sub-assembly (300) the interconnections (32.1, 320.1) have roughly the same resistance value.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ambient light sensing module, which comprises a sawtooth signal generating circuit, an optical sensing unit, and a comparing unit. The sawtooth signal generating circuit produces a sawtooth signal. The optical sensing unit senses a light source and produces a light-sensing signal. The comparing unit produces a pulse-width modulation (PWM) signal related to the intensity of the light source according to the light-sensing signal and the sawtooth signal so that the PWM signal can be used as the control signal of the electronic device. The ambient light sensing module further comprises at least a fuse for determining a processing parameter. A signal processing unit processes the light-sensing signal according to the processing parameter for outputting a converting signal. The comparing unit compares the converting signal with the sawtooth signal for producing the PWM signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photosensitive system including a gated photodiode having at least one field plate and a cathode and an output buffer having an input coupled to the gated photodiode for reducing the impedance of the photodiode signal and having an output for providing the reduced impedance signal. The output is electrically connected to the at least one field plate. A device including such a photosensitive system is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to an optoelectronic sensor for recognizing object edges of objects moved relative to the sensor, having a light transmission device with at least one light transmitter, in particular at least two light transmitters, for generating a respective collimated or focused transmitted light beam, having at least two light receivers for imaging a light spot produced by the respective transmitted light beam on an object, wherein the two light receivers are arranged on two mutually opposite sides of the light transmission device, and having an evaluation unit which is designed to compare the two reception intensities of the two images of the respective light spot taken by the two light receivers with one another and to evaluate the result of the respective comparison to recognize an object edge.

Abstract: The present invention embraces a construction unit comprising a light detector and mountable to a carrier, such as a printed circuit card, and where said construction unit is adapted to be includable in a gas sensor-related arrangement. Said construction unit is assigned a plurality of first connection devices, which connection devices are adapted and distributed along a first surface portion of said construction unit for an electric connection facility to second connection devices related to said carrier. Said construction unit is adapted attachable to or placeable in the vicinity of a translucent recess formed in said carrier for the formation of an aperture. An optoelectric sensor is tightly placed against one side surface of said carrier while a first light-generating means is orientable, preferably as an individual unit, at an adapted distance from or along the other and opposite side surface of the carrier.