Abstract: A container for use in a system and method for dispensing a beverage is provided. The system includes a liquid dispensing machine having a dispensing area capable of receiving a container, and a scanner adjacent to the dispensing area for use with the container. The container is capable of being placed in the dispensing area and includes barcode indicia extending around an exterior surface of the container. The scanner can read the barcode indicia when the container is placed in the dispensing area at any rotational orientation relative to the scanner.

Abstract: Method, system, and computer program product for generating a machine-readable code for an electronic document are disclosed. A user interface receives an input for defining one or more areas of interest in the electronic document. One or more location identifiers are determined corresponding to each of the one or more areas of interest. The machine-readable code is then generated for the electronic document based on the one or more location identifiers. Further, the machine-readable code is embedded in the electronic document. The machine-readable code when scanned and decoded enables extracting of one or more descriptors (e.g., text written in various locations specified by the one or more location identifiers). The one or more descriptors are used for at least one of naming the electronic document or determining the one or more attributes of the message.

Abstract: A programmable controller circuit that can be connected directly to the fan switch of any thermostat with a forced air heating and/or cooling system that includes a blower fan for circulating air throughout the home. The controller can be installed with minimal modifications to the existing wiring. The present invention increases the efficiency of the cooling system by evaporating condensate and extracting residual coolness from the thermal mass of the evaporator coils. The present invention can be programmed with a single button. A method of adapting additional fan run time based on compressor run time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for mounting rail-road tracks (22) on a substructure (20; 20a, 20b), comprising two angle guide elements (30; 30a, 30b) disposed on both sides of the rail foot (22a) for each mounting point, and one support element (28) on the side facing away from the rail foot (22a) of each angle guide element (30, 30a, 30b), and a support unit (26) disposed beneath the angle guide element (30; 30a, 30b) and support elements (28) of the mounting point and comprising two threaded bolts (42) for tightening rail clamps (32), disposed such that they extend through openings in the angle guide plates (30; 30a, 30b) in the installed state.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is method and apparatus for installing a railing system. In one embodiment, a bracket for mounting a rail to a support surface includes a first surface, a second surface positioned in a substantially parallel orientation relative to the first surface, and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, where at least one of the first surface or the second surface has a perimeter that is at least partially curved.

Abstract: A railway rail fastening apparatus has a baseplate for receiving a railway rail to be fastened thereto and baseplate securing elements for securing the baseplate to a baseplate seat area of a concrete railway foundation. The baseplate securing elements carry first and second fastening assemblies configured for location on the concrete rail foundation on opposite sides of the baseplate seat area. Each of the first and second fastening assemblies including fixing member having a first part that extends from the baseplate member for retention within the concrete rail foundation. Only the fixing member of one fastening assembly includes a screw-threaded fastener.

Abstract: A profiled element for damping sound vibrations on rail lines including a first main surface, which is designed and dimensioned such that it can be attached as a support surface to sections of the rail web without having to provide an adhesive layer, wherein the profiled element further has at least one recess on a front surface located opposite of the support surface, wherein the at least one recess in the front surface is designed for the positive engagement of an elastic fixing element for fixing the profiled element against the rail web, and at least one widened region of the profiled element in the region of the front surface, said widened region present in the lower region of the front surface in an installed position.

Abstract: A laminar flow water jet system has a housing with a water channel, the housing creating a laminar flow in the water channel from the water flowing through the housing. A lighting element is provided with a controller. The laminar flow passes through at least one jetting element having a cup portion and a nozzle portion and jetting a laminar flow tube from the laminar flow passing through the water channel in the housing at the base portion. The laminar flow tube is ejected from the nozzle as a laminar flow jet having a smoothed tubular surface jacket and being lit by the lighting element. An additive source drips additive into the cup portion at a rate controlled by the controller, the additive being absorbed by capillary action by the laminar flow tube as it is passed through the nozzle to become the laminar flow jet. The absorption process drawing in air from the surrounding atmosphere and creating perturbations or bubbles within the laminar flow tube.

Abstract: An oil lamp-type apparatus or a Kukui pot candle device for achieving the illumination and the appearance of an ignited oil lamp. This is achieved by illuminating water flowing upward (e.g., substantially vertically to provide a flame-shaped element or small fountain of water above the pool surface) using a light source directing its light output upward through the water. The flame-shaped element has kinetic and dynamic movement similar to a flame on an oil lamp or candle wick due to the combination of the water flowing upward and the water falling nearly straight down back into a pool about the water outlet. Further, the effect is achieve by only illuminating the liquid in the flame-shaped element with the vertically upward-direct light stream and not by shining light from the side, from above, or even from an adjacent location.

Abstract: Ulstrasound typically in the range 15 KHz to 1 MHz and at a power of about 100 watts over a zone of a few sq. cm is applied via a horn shaped cavity of a transmitter for processing a fluid medium, for example for processing a body of liquid having a foaming surface layer whereby the foaming can be quelled rapidly.

Abstract: This invention provides a vaporizer that prevents deterioration of a precursor while reducing a residue, that can expect reduction in risk of clogging, and that can increase vaporization flow easily. The vaporizer comprises an inlet port for introducing a precursor in a liquid phase or a gas-liquid mixture phase, a vaporizing section for vaporizing the precursor arranged on the downstream side of the inlet port, and an outlet port for delivering the precursor vaporized at the vaporizing section, wherein the vaporizing section is of a flow channel type comprising a nozzle for spraying the precursor and a heating channel arranged on the downstream side of the nozzle continuously thereto. A plurality of vaporizing sections are arranged in parallel between the inlet port and the outlet port, and arranged such that each vaporizing section can distribute the precursor independently of each other.

Abstract: A riding rotary pressure washer comprising of a four wheeled powered vehicle, a circular cover that houses a balance spray bar assembly, the circular cover is adjustably attached to the four wheeled vehicle and is positioned between the wheels of the vehicle, a first L-shaped hose guide, the first L-shaped hose guide is attached to the rear of the four wheeled vehicle, a hose, the hose is attached to the balance spray bar assembly and guided through the first L-shaped hose guide, and a remote pressure washer system, the remote pressure washer system attaches to the hose of the riding rotary pressure washer.

Abstract: The present invention's nozzle is especially suitable for use in a shipboard air-discharge maneuverability device known as a “bow thruster.” As typically embodied, the inventive nozzle includes a nozzle wall and an arc-shaped vane. The nozzle wall has a circular nozzle inlet and an elliptical nozzle outlet, and is configured so that the geometric major axis of the nozzle outlet is horizontal. The arc-shaped vane: is upwardly bowed in the nozzle wall's transverse direction; joins the nozzle wall along its two horizontally opposite sides in the nozzle wall's longitudinal direction; extends most or all of the longitudinal distance between the nozzle inlet and the nozzle outlet; has a transversely intermediate section that, taken in the transverse direction, is generally uniform in thickness; has two transversely lateral sections that, taken in the transverse direction, gradually thicken toward the two respective joints of the arc-shaped vane with respect to the nozzle wall.

Abstract: A mist system having an outer wall and an inner channel. The inner channel allows fluid communication between an inlet and an outlet. The outlet includes a nozzle for providing a mist spray. The mist system incorporates a covering, such as for an awning or bimini cover.

Abstract: A device (1) and a spray head (5) for atomization of a preferably cosmetic liquid and a process for producing such a device are proposed. Very simple and accurate throttling of the liquid flow is achieved in that on the supply connection (14) of the spray head (5) a radially open throttling channel (22) is formed which is radially overlapped at least in sections by a connector piece (17) when the spray head (5) has been slipped on.

Abstract: A sprayer capable of avoiding clogging caused in the nozzle includes liquid supplies for supplying a liquid, and a nozzle connected to the liquid supply. The nozzle includes a first internal tube and a second internal tube through which a first liquid and a second liquid supplied from the liquid supply pass, respectively, and an external tube into which respective internal tubes are inserted, and which allows a gas to pass through the gap between it and each internal tube, for ejecting the first liquid and the second liquid with the gas. At least a part of the longitudinal direction of each internal tube is formed of a coil including a helically wound wire rod, so that the gas can flow into the inside of the coil from between the adjacent portions of the wire rod of the coil.

Abstract: Described is a non pressure compensated drip emitter with multiflow facility, the drip emitter being placed inside a pipe of a drip irrigation system, the drip emitter comprising: a housing; a filter system being fitted at each inlet to ensure pure supply of water inside the emitter; three pools of water from only one of which water get discharged out of emitter and from emitter to the land to be irrigated, the third pool in the middle; a labyrinth in fluid communication with each pool and the filter system, the labyrinth comprises zigzag water paths; wherein the labyrinth connects middle pool with remaining two pools through the zigzag water path in such a way that even in case of partial clogging of the zigzag water path, the remaining partial zigzag water path remain active and ensure the discharge of water at a selected flow rate from the emitter.

Abstract: A nozzle of a valve includes a nozzle edge limiting a nozzle opening with a sealing surface that can be sealed or released by a nipple. Spaced apart from the nozzle edge at least one supporting surface for the nipple is provided on the nozzle. The supporting surface is spaced apart from the nozzle edge by a distance area.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a nozzle assembly for electrostatic deposition comprising a single point nozzle, the single point nozzle being conically shaped and including an apex and a circular base, the circular base including a smaller diameter cylindrical protrusion including a counter bore which connects to a passage leading to the apex; and a nozzle body, in contact with the single point nozzle and including a first through bore, a larger second through bore and a cross drilled port into the first through bore; and a cylindrical electrode, at least partially inserted within the first through bore of the nozzle body and in contact with the counter bore of the single point nozzle, the electrode including a bore mating aligned with the cross drilled port of the nozzle body, and inlets positioned at either end.

Abstract: An irrigation system includes a central pivot and a series of mobile towers connected to the central pivot and to one another by support structure. Each mobile tower has wheels and a motor for driving at least one of the wheels. A control system for maintaining alignment of the mobile towers includes a location-determining component for determining a position or orientation of each of the mobile towers and a computing device operable to detect mis-alignment of the mobile towers based on the position or orientation of each of the mobile towers, determine a control sequence to re-align the mobile towers, and send commands to at least one of the motors for implementing the control sequence.

Abstract: A method of preparing lignocellulosic fiber aggregates from a densified mass of lignocellulosic fiber, such as densified bales, for use in manufacturing high performance, recyclable and moldable lignocellulosic fiber and thermoplastic composites, or articles made of the high performance, recyclable and moldable lignocellulosic fiber and thermoplastic composites is provided. The method includes: (a) feeding densified forms of lignocellulosic fiber into a size reduction device; and size reducing the lignocellulosic fibers so as to produce dense lignocellulosic fiber aggregates having an average size profile suitable for use in manufacturing high performance, recyclable and moldable lignocellulosic fiber and thermoplastic composites, or articles made of the high performance, recyclable and moldable lignocellulosic fiber and thermoplastic composites. The density of the lignocellulosic fiber is generally maintained throughout the method.

Abstract: A method of impact crushing of material includes the following steps: the material is fed to a rotor crushing the material and forwarding pieces of the material towards secondary crushing rotors. Small material pieces are hit by the first secondary crushing rotor and large material pieces are impacted by the second secondary crushing rotor. Impact surfaces of the secondary crushing rotors are substantially normal to the movement directions of the pieces during the impacts. A time interval between the impacts made by the secondary crushing rotors is defined with use of the expression ?t=(0.7 . . . 1.3)(R1/V1?R2/V2), where R1 and R2 are distances from a place of forwarding the pieces by the rotor to the places, where the first and second secondary crushing rotors impact the pieces, correspondingly, V1 and V2 are average velocities of the pieces forwarded towards the first and second secondary crushing rotors, correspondingly. An impact crusher is disclosed as well.

Abstract: An upper plate is spaced from a lower plate by a gap. Teeth extend from a lower surface of the upper plate toward the lower plate. The gap between the upper plate and the lower plate has a first size larger than a second size with the gap adjustable in height between the first size and the second size. Media storage items can be placed within the gap. A compression force is applied to move the plates toward each other and drive the teeth into the item. Preferably, relief holes are provided in the lower plate aligned with the teeth extending from the upper plate so that the teeth can entirely penetrate the item to be destroyed within the gap. Preferably, teeth also extend up from the lower plate. Guards associated with each plate sheath the teeth until the teeth extend into the gap for item destruction.

Abstract: Apparatus provided for reducing the volume of trash generated from plastic bottles and containers whether destined for landfill or not. The apparatus includes a shredder mounted within an aesthetically pleasing and functionally suggestive beverage bottle shaped housing. A chute with a plunger is provided which forces the plastic bottles against blades rotated on a substantially horizontally mounted disk with a fan for directing the shredded particles into a duct for transport to a bin within the bottle shaped housing. A pan structure is provided to collect any fluid remaining in the bottles being shredded and directed via a duct to the bin.

Abstract: A grinder for a coffee machine includes a first grinding disc disposed in a housing. A drive moves the first grinding disc about a rotational axis. A second grinding disc is disposed in the housing. There is a threaded part in which the second grinding disc is attached. The threaded part is screwable into the housing. A drive wheel is disposed coaxially with respect to the threaded part and rotates the threaded part with respect to the housing. A grinding gap between the two grinding discs is thereby able to be set. A setting wheel co-operates with the drive wheel, the setting wheel being attached to the housing. A supply opening is disposed in the housing for supply of coffee beans to be ground. A path guide opening guides away the coffee ground between the two grinding discs. A holder is adjustably attached to the housing and is fixable in any position.

Abstract: A webbing take-up device which can improve the workability of the assembly work of a tension reducer is obtained. In this webbing take-up device, a take-up spring unit is arranged closer to the opening side of a case than a reduction spring unit within a case. For this reason, when a clutch is arranged inside the reduction balance spring and the inner end of the reduction balance spring in a spiral direction is locked to a spring case of the clutch, the clutch and the reduction balance spring can be easily and visually recognized from the opening side of the case. Thus, the other end of the reduction balance spring can be easily locked to the spring case.

Abstract: A take-up spool may include a first plurality of rollers arranged in a left handed helical pattern, a second plurality of rollers below the first plurality of rollers and arranged in a right handed helical pattern, a third plurality of rollers arranged in an S-shaped pattern, the third plurality of rollers being arranged between the first and second plurality of rollers, a guide configured to move vertically, the guide being arranged at a first side of the first plurality of rollers, and a clamp configured to move vertically, the clamp being arranged at a second side of the first plurality of rollers.

Abstract: A method and arrangement are provided in connection with a continuous material web, which runs from an unwinder to a winder, at least one of which being a center winder. The method includes providing an initial value for density of a material on the center winder, calculating a moment of inertia for a roll of material on the center winder, determining tightness of the material web, producing a correction term for torque calculation based on a material web tightness reference, the material web tightness and the moment of inertia of the roll of material, calculating a torque reference based on the produced correction term and the calculated moment of inertia of the roll of material, and controlling the torque of the center winder based on the torque reference. The method also includes correcting the density value of the material on the center winder based on the produced correction term.

Abstract: A paper towel roll support in the form of a roll support plug wholly or partially comprised of electrically conductive material and located at an end of a roll of paper toweling is employed to support the roll. Sensed capacitance between the plug and an electrically conductive member on a roll support arm controls operation of the dispenser apparatus.

Abstract: Toweling dispenser apparatus includes a cover having relatively moveable cover portions. Relative movement caused by pushing one of the cover portions operates through transmission structure to rotate a toweling support drum and move toweling within the interior of the apparatus toward a dispensing position.

Abstract: A toilet tissue dispensing apparatus which automatically dispenses a predetermined length of toilet tissue is herein described. A toilet tissue roll is contained within an enclosure and is fed from a front panel through a small slot. A motion sensor detects a user's hand and automatically initiates the feeding of the tissue. A digital readout displays an approximate number of sheets remaining on the roll. When a pre-determined minimum number of sheets are left, the digital display begins to flash, thereby indicating the need to replenish the tissue. The dispenser is installed in a recessed manner within a bathroom wall capable of being accessed in a drawer-like manner for tissue roll replacement.

Abstract: An aircraft (1) having an airframe (4) extending from a rear end (4?) to a front end (4?), a rotary wing (2), and a tail rotor (10). The aircraft (1) also includes a power plant (20) driving said rotary wing (2) via a main power gearbox (30) secured to a mast (31) of said rotary wing (2), said power plant (20) driving said tail rotor (10) via a tail power gearbox (40). The aircraft possesses pivot means (43) for causing the tail rotor (10) to swivel in a reversible manner from a stationary first position (POS1) towards a second position (POS2). The aircraft also includes tilt means (50) for tilting said mast (31) in a reversible manner.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconfiguring flight control of an aircraft during a failure while the aircraft is flying. The method and apparatus provide a control law that is software-implemented and configured to automatically send flight control data to a mixing/mapping matrix. The method and apparatus also provide a reconfiguration management tool configured to communicate with the mixing/mapping matrix in order to safely transfer authority from a failed actuator to a back-up actuator. The method and apparatus also provide a sensor management tool for providing input to the reconfiguration management tool in order to smooth any transient conditions that may occur during reconfiguration. The method and apparatus provide for a way of smoothing any possible transient situation that might otherwise occur by employment of a fader, the fader being used to gradually convert positioning of failed actuators and positioning of reconfigured actuators.

Abstract: A cargo-adapted aircraft, in particular a personal aircraft, comprising a canard having two (and preferably only two) significant horizontal lifting surfaces, the smaller (canard surface) in front of the larger (wing), and having an opening at the rear of the fuselage through which objects can be loaded.

Abstract: An engine mounting structure for aircraft including an engine mounting system including a device for transmission of the thrust efforts fitted with two lateral connecting rods and with a spreader beam mounted in connected fashion on a support element, through a principal connecting device defining a principal spreader beam hinge line positioned in a plane. The spreader beam is also mounted in connected fashion with some play on the element, using a secondary connecting device located at some distance, as seen from above, from the device, and defining a secondary spreader beam hinge line, which is also positioned in a plane. The rotation of the spreader beam is stopped by device coming into contact with the spreader beam.

Abstract: An aircraft flap actuator assembly includes at least one fixed support, at least one track having a curvilinear track surface connected to the fixed support, at least one flap support adapted to traverse the curvilinear track surface, a trailing edge flap connected to the at least one flap support and a flap actuator engaging the at least one flap support.

Abstract: Vehicle occupant support for enhanced comfort and utility in a vehicle with arrangements for crash load protection of occupants. Virtual navigation device.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system are provided for facilitating aerial refueling by controlling a refueling drogue. In this regard, a respective error for at least one state associated with a hose or a drogue is provided, along with an indication of a current state of the drogue. An actuator command is then determined based upon the current state of the drogue, the respective error for at least one state associated with the hose or the drogue, and a current command that has been previously issued to the actuator. A command, that is, an updated command, may then be issued to the actuator carried by the drogue in order to reduce or eliminate the state error(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to equipment for refueling an aircraft, including a pipe (40) provided with means (42) for connecting onto an intake port (301) of the fuel tank of the aircraft (400) and, at or in the vicinity of the connection means (42), means (501) for determining the value of at least one parameter representative of a flow (E) of fuel passing through the connection means. Said equipment further includes at least one receiver onboard the refueling equipment (1), means (503, 504) for transmitting, to the receiver, a signal (Si(P)) representative of a parameter value predetermined by determination means (501) and an electronic unit capable of receiving, from the receiver, a signal representative of the parameter and of driving at least one flow control and monitoring device in accordance with the signal received from the receiver.

Abstract: Spacecraft transfer orbit operations include separating a spacecraft from a launch vehicle, while in a launch vehicle transfer orbit. The spacecraft includes a propulsion subsystem and a spacecraft controller that controls the spacecraft in a three-axis stabilized mode. With the spacecraft continuously in the three-axis stabilized mode, one or more orbit raising maneuvers are performed by firing either or both of a chemical thruster and an electric thruster firing. Any two consecutive orbit raising maneuvers are separated by a respective intervening coast period. While in the three-axis stabilized mode, the spacecraft does not rotate about any axis at a rate greater than 0.1 degree/sec and dumping of momentum stored in a reaction wheel system is avoided.

Abstract: A multi-element airfoil system includes an airfoil element having a leading edge region and a skin element coupled to the airfoil element. A slat deployment system is coupled to the slat and the skin element, and is capable of deploying and retracting the slat and the skin element. The skin element substantially fills the lateral gap formed between the slat and the airfoil element when the slat is deployed. The system further includes an uncoupling device and a sensor to remove the skin element from the gap based on a critical angle-of-attack of the airfoil element. The system can alternatively comprise a trailing edge flap, where a skin element substantially fills the lateral gap between the flap and the trailing edge region of the airfoil element. In each case, the skin element fills a gap between the airfoil element and the deployed flap or slat to reduce airframe noise.

Abstract: A two element aerofoil, and wing element based thereon, is provided, including a primary aerofoil element including a leading edge of the aerofoil and a secondary aerofoil element including a trailing edge of the aerofoil. A gap is provided between the primary aerofoil element and the secondary aerofoil element. The primary aerofoil element has at least one of a profile, orientation and location with respect to a respective at least one of a profile, orientation and location of the secondary aerofoil element that is configured for minimizing or avoiding accretion of contaminant on the secondary aerofoil element when subjected to an airflow that includes the contaminant, at least at one design set of conditions. A method for designing a two element aerofoil is also provided.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to arcuate saddles typically used to anchor and suspend insulated or non-insulated pipes. Rounded corners on the saddles facilitate comfortably introducing and placing the saddles into hangers as well as improving use. Certain embodiments of the present invention involve methods of manufacturing arcuate saddles with rounded corners.

Abstract: An automatic locking guitar holding rack comprises a brace arm, a first movable lock device and a second movable lock device separated from the first movable lock device. The first movable lock device has a first movement portion located on the first holding section, and the second movable lock device has a second movement portion on the second holding section. The first and second movement portions are separated. The first movable lock device is depressible by the head of a guitar to move a first actuation member in a first compression displacement to drive a first confining member to proceed a first swivel displacement. The second movable lock device is depressible by the head of the guitar to move a second actuation member in a second compression displacement to drive a second confining member to proceed a second swivel displacement.

Abstract: In one aspect, a cradle system for supporting a load, the cradle system comprising a first arm with a first carriage assembly axially adjustable therealong and a second arm, opposite the first arm, with a second carriage assembly axially adjustable therealong. An actuator is associated with the first and second carriage assemblies and configured such that actuation of the actuator causes the first and second carriage assemblies to move axially in opposite directions. In another aspect, a cable support system comprising a support column and one or more tethers supported by the support column and configurable so that at least one tether is configured to move its supported cable in the same or opposite direction as the test head moves at a rate that is a constant multiplied by the test heads rate of motion where the constant may be greater than, equal to, or less than one.

Abstract: A panel supporting device with elevating function includes a supporting frame, a supporting sleeve, a guiding cover member, a driving block, a lead screw and a positioning liner. The supporting frame includes a plurality of guiding posts. The supporting sleeve is disposed between the guiding posts and connected to the panel. The guiding cover member fixedly covers an outside of the supporting sleeve and has a plurality of guiding holes in which the guiding posts penetrate. The driving block is fixed inside the supporting sleeve and has a screw hole and an inserting slot. The lead screw is accommodated inside the supporting sleeve and screwed in the screw hole. The positioning liner is accommodated inside the supporting sleeve and penetrates the inserting slot, thereby preventing the supporting sleeve from tilting or vibrating during up and down movement.

Abstract: A support bracket includes a sliding assembly including a mounting board, two guiding elements, a fixing board, a sliding rod and an elastic member. The guiding elements are oppositely fixed to the mounting board, the sliding rod includes two sliding blocks. An arched guiding groove is defined in the longitudinal length of each guiding element, in which one of the sliding blocks is slidably located. The sliding rod and the guiding elements tilt the mounting board at different angles relative to the fixing board when the sliding rod slides relative to the mounting board along the guiding grooves. The elastic member provides an elastic force opposite to a gravity of the mounting board and the guiding elements to position the mounting board at the different angles.

Abstract: An anchoring bracket for a dishwasher including a bracket body having a length, width and thickness, two ends and at least one anchoring zone with the at least one anchoring zone for corresponding to the attachment of the dishwasher anchoring hardware and a plurality of anchoring holes within the at least one anchoring zone for providing multiple options in anchoring a dishwasher.

Abstract: A device for fastening the housing (2) of a refrigerant compressor at a container enclosing a cooling volume, wherein the housing (2) can be fastened to a support element (1) located at the container by way of an arbitrary number of connecting elements (3), wherein at least one connecting element (3) is provided that can be fixed in clamped or latched fashion in at least one corresponding receptacle (4), wherein the at least one connection element (3) and the at least one receptacle (4) can be located either at the housing (2) or at the support element (1). In order to facilitate a simple, fast and nevertheless reliable fastening of the refrigerant compressor at the support element (1), it is provided according to the invention that the housing (2) can be moved from a first mounting position in which the at least one connection element (3) is laid into the at least one receptacle (4) to an operating position in which the connection element (3) is fixed in the receptacle (4) in clamped or latched fashion.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a hard disk drive (HDD) is provided. The HDD includes two opposite sidewalls each defining a positioning hole. The mounting apparatus includes a supporting plate and a fixing assembly. The fixing assembly includes a positioning member mounted on the supporting plate, a latching member fixed to the positioning member, and an operation member slidably sandwiched between the positioning member and the latching member. The latching member includes a resilient latching portion with a latching post. The operation member includes an abutting block slidably abutting against the latching portion, to bias the latching post to latch into or disengage from one of the positioning holes of the HDD.