Abstract: A quick disconnect coupling can include a first part and a second part. The first part can define a primary fluid passageway and a secondary fluid passageway and can include a first valve movable between open and closed positions to control flow through the first part secondary fluid passageway. The second part can define a second part defining a primary fluid passageway and a secondary fluid passageway and can include a second valve movable between open and closed positions to control flow through the second part secondary fluid passageway. In one aspect, the second part is removably connectable to the first part such that, when connected the first and second part primary passageways are placed in fluid communication with each other and the first and second valves are operable between the open and closed positions to selectively place the secondary fluid passageways of the first and second parts in fluid communication with each other.

Abstract: A resin pipe joint includes a tubular joint body portion having an internal flow path (P) for allowing a fluid to flow therein; and two or more welding end portions, which are respectively provided at two or more opening portions of the internal flow path (P), and which are configured to be welded while being butted against end portions of other resin tube members or end portions of other resin pipe joints. The flow path cross-sectional area of the internal flow path (P) in the joint body portion is constant, at least in portions that are adjacent to the welding end portions and whose outer diameters are straight.

Abstract: A plug-type connector for media lines having a coupling part into which a plug part can be inserted. The plug part can be retainingly engaged in the coupling part by a retaining clip that has at least two pairs of spring arms. The clip can be premounted on the coupling part by latching of the spring arms. The clip is U-shaped wherein legs of the U-shape form the two pairs of spring arms, which pairs are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction and are separated by a slot and are elastic in the radial and axial directions. The first pair of the spring arms interlockingly blocks the plug part against being pulling out of the coupling part, and the second pair of spring arms holds the retaining clip captively in the coupling part in pre-assembly and assembly positions.

Abstract: A bushing shield is used primarily but not exclusively in a commercial kitchen fire suppression system where pipes and EMT (electric metallic tube) carry detection line cables from a fusible link to a detection control. The bushing shield includes a guide bushing and a vapor barrier. The bushing shield minimizes grease vapors and foreign contaminant migration into a pipe or EMT of the commercial kitchen fire suppression system by forming a barrier, while simultaneously allowing the detection line cable to slide back and forth as intended by the fire suppression system manufacturer.

Abstract: Techniques for implementing and/or operating a pipeline system that includes a pipe segment and a pipe repair assembly. The pipe segment includes tubing having an inner barrier layer that defines a pipe bore through the pipe segment, an intermediate layer including solid strip wraps implemented around the inner barrier layer such that gaps are defined between adjacent solid strip wraps, and an outer barrier layer implemented around the intermediate layer. The pipe repair assembly includes an auxiliary patch secured at least across a break in a solid strip wrap in the intermediate layer of the pipe segment that is exposed by a hole in the outer barrier layer of the pipe segment; and outer material disposed over the auxiliary patch via an injection machine to fill the hole in the outer barrier layer of the pipe segment.

Abstract: An assembly includes a base, a bar extending upright from the base, a bracket mounted to an end of the bar opposite the base and extending over the base. The bracket includes an outward surface facing away from the bar and over the base, the outward surface forming a protruding portion opposite the bar, a first recess on a first side of the protruding portion, and a second recess on the second side of the protruding portion. The assembly further includes a first strap segment hitched to the bracket on an opposite side of the first recess relative to the protruding portion such that the first strap segment spans the first recess; and a second strap segment hitched to the bracket on an opposite side of the second recess relative to the protruding portion such that the second strap segment spans the second recess.

Abstract: A stand for a surgical microscope includes a first stand part including a first bearing and a second bearing, a shaft arranged in the first bearing and defining a rotation axis, a second stand part fixedly connected to the shaft, mounted on the first stand part together with the shaft pivotably about the rotation axis, and including a force transmission point, a lever part mounted on the second stand part at the force transmission point, arranged pivotably about the rotation axis, and including a third bearing, and a torque compensation assembly applying a counter torque to the second stand part to compensate a load torque including a dynamic load torque occurring when the second stand part is pivoted about the rotation axis and a static load torque resulting from a gravitation force acting on the second stand part and on elements mounted on the second stand part.

Abstract: The invention provides an automatically adjustable computer stand for thin as well as thick computers, e.g., laptops and tablets. The stand has a first support arm and a second support arm, each arm being connected to the other arm by at least one living hinge, said living hinge exhibiting a relatively flexible central portion whereby weight from a computer pressing on the central portions of each living hinge causes each support arm to rotate inwardly towards the other support arm and into contact with said computer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a spring adjustment supporting arm for a display support. The supporting arm comprises an upright column, a big supporting arm, a medium supporting arm and a supporting arm brace rod. The upright column, the big supporting arm, the medium supporting arm and the supporting arm brace rod are hinged to form a four-bar linkage. The big supporting arm is internally provided with a cavity, and the cavity is internally provided with a spring assembly. It is not necessary to adapt to the weight of a display by means of adjusting a force arm included angle of the spring assembly, and therefore, it is not necessary to arrange a force arm included angle adjustment mechanism, thus simplifying a mechanism of the supporting arm, improving the reliability of production and mounting, reducing production costs, prolonging the service life of a product and preventing potential safety hazards.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes roof inspection devices, methods, and systems. One roof inspection device includes a pole, a camera coupled to an end of the pole and configured to capture an image of a roof, and a number of attachments coupled to the pole and configured to stabilize the pole on the roof or other elevated surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dispensing lubricant, of which the systems include a grease gun including an outlet. The grease gun is configured to eject lubricant into a machine through the outlet. The grease gun also includes a sensor configured to sense an amount of the lubricant ejected through the outlet, and a communication module in communication with the sensor and configured to transmit first data representing the amount of lubricant ejected through the outlet. The systems further include an intermediary computing device in communication with the communication module, the intermediary computing device being configured to receive the first data from the communication module, transmit the first data to a remote server, and receive second data representing a maintenance action to take on the grease gun, the machine, or both from the remote server.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an improved metalworking lubricant monitoring, logging, recording, calculating, analyzing, alerting and reporting apparatus, system and method that monitors data and changes to the lubricant application process and the amount and concentration of lubricant being dispensed or delivered, analyzes, calculates and records data and changes or alterations to the amount dispensed, and alerts or reports the data and changes in real-time, when necessary, over various communication channels, to those responsible for overseeing the system changes.

Abstract: Cryostat systems for magnetic resonance imaging system are provided. The cryostat system may include a tank containing a cavity to accommodate a cooling medium and a superconducting coil. The system may also include a cold head assembly configured to cool the cooling medium to maintain the superconducting coil in a superconducting state. The cold head assembly may be mounted on the tank. The cold assembly may include at least a first cold head and a second cold head. The second cold head may include a taper shape with a first end surface close to the first cold head and a second end surface away from the first cold head. A diameter of the first circular end is greater than a diameter of the second circular end.

Abstract: A drag reducing agent has a core comprising a polyolefin; and a temporary container encapsulating the core. The temporary container contains a container material, which includes an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, a polyvinylpyrrolidone, an ethylene vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, a vinylpyrrolidone vinyl acetate copolymer, a polyvinyl acetate, a polyvinyl alcohol, a polyethylene oxide, a polyethylene glycol, polyvinylidene chloride, a polysaccharide or its derivative, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing. A largest dimension of the drag reducing agent is greater than about 1,000 microns.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp base for insertion into a reflector of an automotive front lighting assembly; a panel extending from the lamp base with a first vertical side facing into one half of the reflector and a second vertical side facing into the other half of the reflector; a primary light source including a set of LED dies on each vertical side of the panel; a two-part shield including a first shield half shielding the LED dies on the first vertical side of the panel and a second shield half shielding the LED dies on the second vertical side of the panel. The two-part shield essentially has the form of a shield in a functionally equivalent filament lamp for providing a low beam. A lighting arrangement includes such an LED lamp; a reflector to receive the lamp; and an electrical interface for connecting to a controller.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method for manufacturing an LED filament, which includes: operation , a plurality of metal sheets are provided and arranged at least two rows in parallel; operation S2, a plurality of brackets are provided, and each bracket is located between two corresponding metal sheets and fixedly connected to the two metal sheets; operation S3, a plurality of LED chips are provided and attached to each of the brackets, and the LED chips are electrically connected to the metal sheets by conducting wire; operation S4, each bracket, the LED chips defined on the bracket, the conducting wire defined on the bracket, and the joints of the bracket and the metal sheets are all cladded using packaging material to form an encapsulation layer, and the encapsulation layer, the bracket, the LED chips, the conducting wire, and the connected two metal sheets cooperatively form an LED filament.

Abstract: An LED lighting system includes first, second and third conductive wires, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), a transparent insulated layer, and a universal serial bus (USB) plug. The first conductive wire is configured to carry a positive charge. The second conductive wire is configured to carry a negative charge. The third conductive wire is configured to carry a ground charge. The first, second and third conductive wires are arranged side-by-side. The plurality of LEDs are mounted to each of the first, second and third conductive wires. The transparent insulated layer extends around and encapsulates the first, second and third conductive wires and the plurality of LEDs. The USB plug is electrically connected to the first, second and third conductive wires.

Abstract: Channels and channel covers for linear lighting are disclosed. The channels have an upper compartment for linear lighting and a lower compartment that may be used as a raceway, to engage parts, and for rear entry of wires. Endcaps for the channels may engage the lower compartment. Cover-lenses for linear lighting channels are also disclosed. The cover-lenses may include diffusing material and implement a thickness gradient in order to maximize the amount of diffusing material where the emitted light intensity is expected to be greatest. Diverging Fresnel features may be superimposed on the thickness gradient in order to counteract any converging effect of the thickness gradient and cause emitted light to spread more evenly.

Abstract: Systems and methods for shaping and energizing fluids to generate luminous fluid sculptures are disclosed herein. The disclosed methods comprise one or more steps of sculpting one or more fluids into a pattern or shape using one or more forces selected from the group consisting of mechanically generated turbulence, controlled movement through a shaped chamber, application of a magnetic field, vibration, and gravity to generate one or more sculpted fluids, and one or more steps of energizing the fluids using one or more sources of nonvisible energy selected from the group consisting of chemicals, heat, electrical current, and nonvisible electromagnetic radiation so that the fluids emit visible light. The color of the visible light emitted may be controlled by modulating various color-control factors. The methods comprise at least two non-simultaneous steps, where the non-simultaneous steps may be any combination of sculpting and energizing steps, to generate dynamic luminous fluid sculptures.

Abstract: A light of a vehicle with a cover lens, the light having a light source for generating light, the light having a shifter for shifting the wavelength of at least a portion of the light generated by the light source in the visible, short-wave range into radiation in the long-wave range, the shifter being disposed in the light in such a way that the long-wave radiation generated by the shifter is directed towards the cover lens.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus of vehicles may include a light source unit of emitting light; a first reflection unit of reflecting light incident from the light source unit to discharge the reflected light outside the first reflection unit; a second reflection unit rotatably provided between the light source unit and the first reflection unit to reflect light for allowing light emitted by the light source unit to move to the first reflection unit or blocking the light such that the light is not moved to the first reflection unit and reflecting the light at a position different from the first reflection unit to discharge the light outside depending on a rotational position of the second reflection unit; and a driving unit connected to the second reflection unit and configured of adjusting the rotational position of the second reflection unit.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a first lamp unit that includes a light source, a driving unit, and a reflective body that is driven by the driving unit to repeat a periodic motion and thus scans an exit beam from the light source; and a controlling unit that controls the first lamp unit. The controlling unit instructs that the driving unit be driven until a first duration T1 has passed even in a case where the controlling unit has received an illumination instruction instructing the first lamp unit to emit a beam and then received a stop instruction instructing the first lamp unit to stop emitting a beam.

Abstract: A line source lighting system including the following: lamp holder; printed circuit board; a plurality of point light sources; at least one lens, located in a light-emitting direction of the point light source for adjusting the light distribution of the point light source on a plane perpendicular to the length direction of the lamp holder; strip-shaped convex lens array, arranged along the length direction of the lamp holder for converting each point light source into a plurality of continuous sub-point light sources, the sub-point light sources converted by the adjacent point source is connected or coincident. the invention adopts a strip-shaped convex lens array for diffusing light from the point source only in the length direction of the lamp holder to form a line source, which can well prevent the light from diffusing in multiple directions, so that the line source get purified.

Abstract: The invention relates, inter alia, to a light fixture (10) for illuminating building surfaces (17) or partial surfaces of a building, comprising a housing (11), at least one light source, in particular an LED (12, 12a, 12b, 12c) and at least one collimator optical unit (15, 15a, 15b, 15c) for focusing the light emitted by the light source. The particularity of the invention, inter alia, is that in the light path downstream of the collimator optical unit at least two lens plates (18, 19) are provided, on both of which a plurality of lens elements (22a, 22b, 22c, 23a, 23b, 23c) being arranged, in particular grouped, thereon, wherein the spacing (32) between the two lens plates is variable by an adjusting device (20), and wherein the light fixture provides different light distributions (37, 38, 39, 50a, 50b, 50c) in different spacings of the lens plates.

Abstract: A lens including a light entering part having a concave shape in a lower region of the lens, and on which light emitted from a light emitting device is to be incident, and a light exiting part through which the incident light is emitted to the outside, in which each of the light entering part and the light exiting part has a major axis and a minor axis in plan view, and the major axis of the light entering part is orthogonal to the major axis of the light exiting part, and the light entering part includes a light incident vertical surface extending from a lower surface of the lens and a light incident inclined surface extending upward from the light incident vertical surface.

Abstract: A universal light box for mounting a light to either side of a trailer or vehicle may include a first U-shaped element engaged with a second U-shaped element, the elements together forming a substantially rectangular light box. A front surface of the light box may include a second lens orifice, and a first side surface of the light box may include a first lens orifice. Both the top and bottom surfaces may include mounting tabs. The top and bottom surfaces may be sized to extend past the front surface and the side surface to provide extension lips for protection purposes.

Abstract: Generally, this disclosure enables various technologies for directed illumination. For example, this disclosure enables a sign (e.g., an electronic billboard) having a louver board with a plurality of brims and a plurality of channel groups, where the brims one-to-one shade the channel groups.

Abstract: A system for lighting a volleyball court has four corner light assemblies, two side center light assemblies, and four mid-court light assemblies. Each corner light assembly has an upper light fixture adapted to emit light outward and downward at a level generally below a player's eye level and a lower light element mounted in a manner to emit light outwards and upwards. Each side center light assembly has two lower light fixtures adapted to emit light outward and downward at a level generally below a player's eye level and an upper light assembly adapted to emit light outwards and upwards at a level generally above a player's eye level. Each mid-court light assembly has a light fixture adapted to emit light outward and downward at a level generally below a player's eye level. By ensuring that no light is emitted at a player's eye level, glare is significantly reduced.

Abstract: The LED lighting device for explosive atmospheres has an optical chamber accommodating an optical system, at least one LED mounted on a printed circuit board, a lens covering the printed circuit board, and a control chamber accommodating a supply device of the printed circuit board and control device of the supply device. The optical chamber and the control chamber extend within a closed enclosure to withstand any impacts coming from the environment outside the lighting device or coming from the optical chamber and/or the control chamber. The lens of the optical system is defined by a silicone lens that is an integral part of the enclosure.

Abstract: A lighting device that illuminates textiles by optical waveguides includes a body that receives the optical waveguide; a clamping device for the received optical waveguide; and a lighting module, wherein the lighting module is arranged within the body to enable light emitted by the lighting module during operation to be coupled into the optical waveguide, and the clamping device is adapted to repeatedly clamp and release the optical waveguide.

Abstract: The present invention is based on a fastening system for flush mounting a device in a wall and/or ceiling and/or similar through a hole and on the device that comprises the fastening system, wherein said fastening system comprises a gripping means and a securing system. The fastening system enables the device to be flush mounted in a wall and/or ceiling and/or similar through a hole such that the perimeter of the visible face of the device is flush with the wall and/or ceiling and/or similar.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a lighting apparatus and manufacturing method thereof, including a lampshade, a lamp holder, a light source component and an electronic component; the light source component and the electronic component are electrically connected with each other; the lampshade includes a lampshade body and a mounting part; the mounting part is inserted into the lamp holder; the mounting part is engaged with a lamp pole by interference fit; the lamp pole is provided with through holes for the electronic component or wire to pass through; each of the through holes passes from a first side of the lamp pole to a second side of the lamp pole. The electronic component of the lighting apparatus of the present invention passes through the through hole of the lamp pole, thereby effectively prevent displacement of the electronic component and decreasing attrition rate of the lighting apparatus.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing having a top wall and a sidewall. A first fin extends from the top wall and a second fin extends from the side wall. A light emitter assembly having a heat sink includes a third fin extending from the heat skink configured to mate with the first and second fins. The luminaire can also include a light emitter assembly that can be selectively connected to the housing in multiple orientations.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a main body, the main body comprising a top, a bottom, a plurality of sides. The apparatus includes light source support wings, each of the light source support wings being hingedly connected to the main body. The light source support wings are adapted to support light emitting devices. When the respective light source support wings are extended in the same plane from the main body, the light source support wings form an overall geometric shape.

Abstract: Provided in this disclosure is an electrical bus system for use with a box light. The system includes a mounting channel having a pair of bus bars that define positive and neutral electrical conductors for supplying electricity. Electrical modules are configured for variable positioning along the mounting channel. Each of the electrical modules includes an end cap configured to engage the mounting channel. A protrusion extends away from the end cap for insertion into the mounting channel and for securing the end cap to the mounting channel at a selected position. A pair of terminal sockets makes electrical contact with the bus bars. A socket receives and supports an electrical component, preferably an LED light stick. The socket supports electrical connections to the terminal sockets for receiving and supplying power to the electrical component.

Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed in the present disclosure. The lighting device includes a support assembly, an illuminant assembly, and a switch assembly. The illuminant assembly is connected to the support assembly and capable of being rotated to the support assembly. When the illuminant assembly is rotated to a position at which an angle between the illuminant assembly and the support assembly is less than or equal to a first angle threshold, the switch assembly turns to an on-state. In this way, the lighting device has a function of a switch.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deploying a fixture. The apparatus may include, and the methods may involve, apparatus for mounting a fixture in a hardscape. The apparatus may include a mount. The mount may include an anchor. The anchor may be configured to be secured to the hardscape. The apparatus may include a support. The support may be fixed to the anchor. The support may be configured to hold the fixture. The apparatus may include a connector. The connector may be configured to releasably connect to an electrical terminal of the fixture. Connection of the connector to the fixture may form a watertight enclosure about the terminal. The connector may include a casing defining a groove. The connector may include an elastomeric ring disposed in the groove. The connector may be configured to prevent movement of the connector relative to the support.

Abstract: A heat dissipation structure capable of holding different components at different temperatures within one housing includes at least first and second elements, a refrigerator, and a heat dissipation device. The refrigerator is positioned adjacent to the first element. The refrigerator forms a first heat dissipation channel to dissipate heat from the first element requiring a first target temperature. The dissipation device forms a second heat dissipation channel to dissipate heat from the second element requiring a second target temperature, the first target temperature being higher than the second target temperature.

Abstract: A LED lighting system includes a soundproofing attachment, referred to as an acoustic shroud. The lighting system includes LED light fixtures with the acoustic shroud made from sound dampening materials formed into a sleeve or panels, which can be slipped on an off an LED light fixture unit. The system can include quick-release fasteners for affixing and removing the shroud from an uninstalled or installed light fixture. Quick-release fasteners can enable the attachment of the shroud to accommodate multiple types of light fixtures and installation methods, such a wall or suspended ceiling lighting designs, as well as allow for the adjustment of the position of the shroud in relationship to the LED light fixture unit.

Abstract: A thimble shaped burner is made of a porous foam metal material and is adapted to be mounted on the interior of a plenum chamber receiving a fuel/air mixture under pressure. The fuel/air mixture infuses into the interior of the thimble shaped burner body and exits from it through a burner port in a support structure where the fuel/air mixture that has been infused through the burner body is ignited. The burners are typically used in multiples and are mounted by means conventional fasteners passing through reinforced mounting flanges on the interior of an air fuel plenum chamber. Flame lift off is reduced or eliminated by particular configurations and dimensions of annular metal washers that are used in association with the burner bodies for mounting purposes.

Abstract: One object of the present invention is to provide a burner which can uniformly heat a wide area without decreasing the heat radiation even when the swing width of the flame self-oscillating is large, and the present invention provides a burner in which a main combustion fluid and a second combustion fluid are combusted by ejecting the main combustion fluid while self-oscillating from a central expanding ejection port (3) which expands towards a tip end and ejecting the second combustion fluid from a pair of side ejection ports (5 and 7) provided on both sides of the central expanding ejection port (3), wherein a pair of the side ejection ports (5 and 7) are disposed symmetrically with respect to a central axis of the central expanding ejection port (3), and the central expanding ejection port (3) and the side ejection ports (5 and 7) are provided such that an expanding angle ? of the central expanding ejection port (3) and an angle ? formed by the central axes of a pair of the side ejection ports (5 and 7) sa

Abstract: Disclosed is a stove that includes a dome-shaped fire grate comprising a center, a perimeter surrounding and spaced from the center, the center being higher than the perimeter; a plurality of radial stiffening ribs extending away from the perimeter and toward the center; at least one circumferential stiffening ring extending at least partially about the center; and a plurality of ventilation holes between the center and the perimeter.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a compressor section, a combustor fluidly connected to the compressor section via a primary flowpath, a turbine section fluidly connected to the combustor via the primary flowpath, and a plurality of fuel injectors disposed within the combustor. The plurality of fuel injectors including at least one start fuel injector. Also included is a controller having a memory and processor. The memory stores instructions configured to cause the at least one start fuel injector to pulse fuel through the start injector nozzle, thereby preventing stagnant fuel in the start injector nozzle from exceed a coking temperature threshold.

Abstract: A liner assembly for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. In various embodiments, the liner assembly includes a panel defining a left side and a right side and a hot side and a cold side, the panel having a dilution hole and a plurality of effusion holes extending between the hot side and the cold side. In various embodiments, the plurality of effusion holes includes a first subgrouping of effusion holes disposed downstream of the dilution hole and aligned in a generally left to right orientation toward a dividing line extending downstream of the dilution hole and a second subgrouping of effusion holes disposed downstream of the dilution hole and aligned in a generally right to left orientation toward the dividing line extending downstream of the dilution hole.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods that are useful for controlling one or more aspects of a power production plant. More particularly, the disclosure relates to power production plants and methods of carrying out a power production method utilizing different fuel chemistries. Combustion of the different fuel mixtures can be controlled so that a defined set of combustion characteristics remains substantially constant across a range of different fuel chemistries.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a burner assembly for a gas turbine combustor, having a pilot burner extending along a longitudinal axis, and a premix burner surrounding the pilot burner, wherein the method includes manufacturing at least one portion of the pilot burner by an additive manufacturing technique which includes manufacturing at least one first thermal bridge connecting parts of the pilot burner having a temperature difference not greater than a threshold value.

Abstract: A combustor liner panel attachment assembly includes a liner extending from a first end to a second end, and circumferentially to partially define a combustion zone. The assembly also includes a spring element located adjacent to a portion of the liner and operatively coupled to a stationary structure, the spring element having a recessed segment. The assembly further includes a protrusion feature extending radially outwardly from the liner, the protrusion feature disposed within the recessed segment of the spring element to axially retain the liner.

Abstract: A cooktop assembly includes a countertop defining a cutout portion, and a countertop contact area is disposed proximate a perimeter of the cutout portion on a lower surface of the countertop. A cooktop defines a work portion, and a cooktop contact area is disposed proximate a perimeter of the work portion on an upper surface of the cooktop. An attachment assembly includes a first attachment member positionable on a first side of the cutout portion of the countertop. A second attachment member is positionable on a second side of the cutout portion of the countertop. The first and second sides are opposing sides, and the first and second attachment members are securable to the countertop and the cooktop to engage the countertop contact area with the cooktop contact area thereby securing the cooktop to the countertop.

Abstract: An oven including a chamber defining an oven cavity with an open front. A rack assembly is slidable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the chamber. A door is provided for closing the open front. A hinge assembly connects the door to the rack assembly. The hinge assembly allows the door to slide between a first position and a second position with respect to the rack assembly. The hinge assembly includes a lock assembly for locking the rack assembly in the extended position. The lock assembly is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The lock assembly is in the unlocked position when the door is in the first position thereby allowing the rack assembly to freely moved, and the lock assembly is in the locked position when the door is in the second position thereby securing the rack assembly in the extended position.

Abstract: A bracket adapted to be attached to a wall, comprises a transverse support element and at least one support bracket. The at least one support bracket has an L-shape comprising an attachment arm and a support arm. The attachment arm comprises a first end provided with fastening means to said transverse support element and a second end adapted to couple with a corresponding end of the support arm. The attachment arm comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are connected to each other by means of hinging means, suitable for allowing a rotation and a relative translation between the first portion and the second portion.