Abstract: A tensioning device includes a housing, a drive member, an inner sleeve and a driven member. The housing includes a first attachment feature. The driven member includes a second attachment feature. The inner sleeve is disposed at least partially in the housing and is rotatably coupled with the housing. The drive member is rotatably coupled with the housing and is operably coupled with the inner sleeve such that rotation of the drive member facilitates rotation of the inner sleeve. The driven member is movable with respect to the guide member between a retracted position and an extended position along a centerline.

Abstract: An assembly for converting motion comprises a first arm rotatable at a first position about a first fixed pivot; a second arm rotatable at a first position about a second fixed pivot; a third arm linked at a first position to the second arm at a second position on the second arm, the third arm being linked at a second position to the first arm at a second position on the first arm; wherein one of the first and second positions on the third arm is moveable and the other of the first and second positions is fixed relative to the third arm; and a connecting arm extending between the first arm and the second arm, the connecting arm pivotably connected at a first position to a third position on the first arm and pivotably connected at a second position to the second position on the second arm.

Abstract: An electric drivetrain including an electric machine and at least one output pinion intended to be connected to an axle differential, and at least one speed reduction device including a first gear train and a second gear train intended to drive the output pinion in rotation in a first rotational direction or a second rotational direction.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a unitary ring gear-flange body (URGFB). In an illustrative example, the flange body may be spin-formed and may, for example, include a riser body extending substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis and a flange extending substantially radially outward from the riser body. To the riser body may, for example, be welded a ring gear to form a unitary assembly, the ring gear having an axis of revolution aligned with the longitudinal axis. A continuous coating may, for example, be applied to at least a selected portion of a surface of the unitary assembly. Various embodiments may advantageously provide a cost-efficient, weight-efficient, and/or time-efficient unitary body which may, for example, be coupled to machinery to provide a shaftless torque-transmitter.

Abstract: A bicycle sprocket is basically provided with a sprocket body and a plurality of chain-driving teeth. The sprocket body includes a central portion, an annular portion and an intermediate portion. The central portion has a central opening through which the rotational center axis passes and a plurality of internal splines for engaging external splines of a crank arm. The annular portion is disposed radially outward from the central portion with respect to the rotational center axis. The intermediate portion extends between the central portion and the annular portion in a radial direction about the rotational center axis. The plurality of chain-driving teeth extends radially outward from the annular portion of the sprocket body to engage with a bicycle chain. The sprocket body and the plurality of chain-driving teeth are formed as a one-piece, unitary member.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chain ring having teeth positioned in one of three lateral positions. At least one tooth may be placed in each lateral position. At least half the teeth may be positioned in a middle lateral position. The teeth in the first and third lateral positions may apply opposing lateral forces to a bicycle drive chain.

Abstract: An electric motor drive unit including an electric motor having an output shaft and a plurality of gears in driving engagement with the output shaft. The plurality of gears being supported by a plurality of laterally spaced bearings. A composite housing member includes a structural support skeleton supporting multiple ones of the plurality of laterally spaced bearings and a composite shell molded to the structural support skeleton.

Abstract: An exemplary passive oil system includes a reservoir housing configured in operation to rotate around a rotational axis, the reservoir housing defining a reservoir between a top wall, a bottom wall, innermost side, and an outer sidewall; and an outlet positioned adjacent the outer sidewall to discharge a lubrication fluid contained in the reservoir in response to the reservoir housing rotating around the rotational axis.

Abstract: A sphere type shift control apparatus for an electronic shift system has a sphere member rotated with respect to a housing by power from a motor, and the rotation of the sphere member is restricted by holding torque of the motor, such that it is possible to implement a shift lock. Further, since a user can forcibly manually rotate the sphere member, the function of shift lock release can be implemented.

Abstract: A hydraulic assembly for a vehicle transmission includes a hydraulic pump for providing a system pressure within a hydraulic circuit, a pressure accumulator for temporarily supplying pressure to the hydraulic circuit, and a valve assembly for charging the pressure accumulator after a predetermined pressure threshold value of the system pressure has been reached or exceeded. The valve assembly is hydraulically connected between the pump and the pressure accumulator.

Abstract: In ore aspect, a method is provided or braking a work vehicle including an engine and a hydrostatic drive system including a hydraulic pump configured to be rotationally driven by the engine and a hydraulic motor fluidly coupled with the hydraulic pump through a closed hydraulic loop of the hydrostatic drive system. The hydraulic pump may be configured to fluidly drive the hydraulic motor. The method may include receiving an operator request to reduce a ground speed of the work vehicle. The method may include monitoring a fluid temperature of a hydraulic fluid associated with the closed hydraulic loop and automatically controlling at least one of a pump displacement of the hydraulic pump or a motor displacement of the hydraulic motor based on the operator request and the monitored fluid temperature to adjust hydrostatic braking of the work vehicle and thereby reduce the ground speed of the work vehicle.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a transmission housing of a vehicle. In one example, a system comprises a transmission housing comprising at least one cover configured to support a shift fork, wherein the at least one cover is removable from an exterior of the transmission housing.

Abstract: A cam guiding device includes a cam guide having a cylindrical portion, a partially cylindrical portion extending from a leading end portion of the cylindrical portion, a partially tapered portion extending from the leading end portion of the cylindrical portion, and a rotation stopper portion provided on the partially cylindrical portion, and a sleeve for accommodating the cam guide. The sleeve includes an arc portion that overlaps the partially cylindrical portion from an outside. A radius of the partially tapered portion increases as the partially tapered portion extends away from the cylindrical portion. The rotation stopper portion is a component that protrudes radially outward from an outer circumferential surface of the partially cylindrical portion. When the rotation stopper portion abuts the sleeve and an inner circumferential surface of the cam guide abuts the parking cam, rotation of the cam guide with respect to the sleeve is restricted.

Abstract: A transmission system efficiently performs efficiently and also provides the ability to perform full-power shifts. For example, a secondary clutch actuator, independent of fluid actuation, may eliminate the need for a pump to continuously provide high pressure during regular vehicle operation such that high pressures are only required during a shift event. This eliminates the need for energy at the pump to maintain application of the clutch, thereby allowing such energy to be used of other systems in the EV or to facilitate increased vehicle range.

Abstract: A multi-piece piston ring includes an upper scraper ring 10 comprising two flank surfaces, an outer scraping surface/edge, and an inner spring contact surface. A lower support ring 4 includes two flank surfaces, an outer spring contact surface, and a support ring inner surface. An expander spring/spiral spring 8, which, on an upper and lower side, is operational to abut against a respective lower flank surface of the upper scraper ring 10 and against the upper flank surface of the support ring 4. Scraper ring contact projections protruding upwards on an inner spring side, and support ring contact projections protruding downwards on an outer spring side, wherein the scraper ring contact projections are to each abut against the inner spring contact surface of the scraper ring 10, and support ring contact projections protruding downwards are to abut against the outer spring contact surface.

Abstract: A centrifugal hydraulic seal between the rotating and non-rotating components of rotating process equipment is provided. The centrifugal hydraulic seal reduces toxic gases inside an operating machine from escaping to the atmosphere or reduces gas from the atmosphere entering into the operating machine by the placement of protruding vanes on the face of the rotating seal wall on the low pressure side of the seal.

Abstract: An inline variable sonic valve is provided that includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet positioned inline along a gas flow axis. A contoured metering plug is fixed within the housing and a diverging sleeve is movably positioned within the housing downstream of the contoured metering plug. An actuator is positioned offline from the gas flow axis and is configured to move the diverging sleeve within the housing relative to the contoured metering plug fixed therein to vary a gas metering area defined between the contoured metering plug and the diverging sleeve. The actuator may be hydraulic, fueldraulic, pneumatic, or electric, and may drive the diverging sleeve discretely to an open or a closed position, or to a variable position between the open and closed position when a position senor is included to meter the flow therethrough.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a valve seat assembly for a fluid end of a hydraulic fracturing pump. The valve seat assembly includes a valve seat having a substantially cylindrical body defined along an axis. The valve seat has a first seat end and a second seat end with a through bore extending between the first and second seat ends. The cylindrical body has an inner cylinder surface and an exterior cylinder surface with an annular flange formed along the exterior cylinder surface adjacent the first seat end. The through bore expands from a first diameter to a second diameter adjacent the first seat end. The valve seat assembly further includes a leak detection notch formed in the exterior cylinder surface between the annular flange and the second seat end.

Abstract: A liquid control valve includes a base, a liquid stopper, an adjusting rod, and a linkage. The base includes a first chamber and a second chamber intercommunicating with each other. The base further includes an inner face having an upper stop portion. The liquid stopper includes a valve body movably received in the first chamber and a seal for abutting against the upper stop portion. The adjusting rod includes a fixing arm and an adjusting arm, which are connected to each other by a conical hole and a cone. An end of the fixing arm is pivotably connected to a first pivotal portion of the base. The linkage includes a driving arm and a connecting arm which are pivotably connected. An end of the driving arm is pivotably connected to a second pivotal portion of the base. An end of the connecting arm is pivotably connected to the fixing arm.

Abstract: A valve comprises: a housing defining a chamber; a fluid outlet defined by a fluid outlet wall; and a first fluid outlet orifice and a second fluid outlet orifice comprising a rigid seat. The valve comprises a movable gate, that is flexible and/or compressible and impermeable. The moveable gate is more flexible than the rigid seat, has a planar surface, and is configured to slidably move in a first axis. The movable gate is configured to be positioned so that it is located between a fluid inlet orifice and the second fluid outlet orifice when the valve is in a closed position, wherein fluid pressure within the chamber causes the movable gate to seal the second fluid outlet orifice via the rigid seat, and not the fluid inlet orifice. The valve may employ gate shapes that generate and/or exploit Bernoulli effect forces when fluid passes though the valve.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a valve assembly with a metering seal including a main channel including regions with a first diameter and regions with a second diameter, where the first diameter is smaller than the second diameter. Some embodiments include a stem positioned in the metering seal extending from at least a first end of the metering seal to a second end of the metering seal. In some embodiments, the stem has a fluted section positioned between two non-fluted sections, where the diameter of stem in the fluted section is smaller than the diameter of the stem in the non-fluted sections. Some embodiments include a first and second flow channel extending across at least a partial width of the metering seal, where the first flow channel is positioned at the first end of the metering seal, and the second flow channel is positioned at the second end of the metering seal.

Abstract: The decoking control valve includes a piston, a cylinder, and a hydraulic rod seal at the outlet ports. The piston can move translational inside the cylinder along a fixed direction. The cylinder houses the hydraulic rod seal in a groove of the cylinder that places the hydraulic rod seal next to the piston. The hydraulic rod seal has a seal ring in contact with the piston, and the seal rings are activated. As the piston translates within the cylinder, the seal ring will activate at one outlet port and allow fluid to flow out of another outlet port.

Abstract: A valve device includes: a body formed with a valve chamber, a first inflow passage, a second inflow passage, an outflow passage, and an annular groove and provided with a valve seat; and a diaphragm configured to communicate with and interrupt the second inflow passage and the outflow passage. An end portion of the second inflow passage is open to the valve chamber. The valve seat is provided on a peripheral edge of a location where the valve chamber and the second inflow passage communicate with each other. The annular groove is open to the valve chamber and is formed around the second inflow passage. An end portion of the outflow passage is open to the annular groove. The first inflow passage has a plurality of flow passages including an inflow port and a plurality of outflow ports, and each outflow port is open to the annular groove.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to faucet showers and discloses a seal switching mechanism including a seal switching mechanism, which includes a water shunt valve body, a valve shaft provided in an inner middle position of water shunt valve body and elastically connected with an inner bottom end of water shunt valve body, a valve body, a first water outlet channel, a first water outlet, a bubbler, a face cover, a spring, a gasket, a lower sealing port, an upper sealing port located above lower sealing port, a second water outlet, a second water outlet channel, and an assembly groove provided at a lower part of valve shaft. The upper and lower sealing port are arranged inside water shunt valve body, and gasket is installed inside assembly groove. The gasket adopts a special-shaped gasket with a step, which solves switching seal problem of switch sealing ports with different diameters on both sides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid control device (7, 30) that comprises a fluid transfer chamber (17) and a first fluid conduit (13), a second fluid conduit (11) and a third fluid conduit (14) which are fluidly connected to the fluid transfer chamber (17). A control spool (15) is arranged movably inside the fluid transfer chamber (17) in a way that the first fluid conduit (13) and the third fluid conduit (14) can be selectively fluidly connected to the second fluid conduit (11) through said fluid transfer chamber (17). The control surfaces (19, 20) of the control spool (15) are arranged in the vicinity of the first fluid conduit (13) the third fluid conduit (14).

Abstract: A jetted check valve includes a body with an upper opening and a lower opening. The jetted check valve also includes a primary poppet slidably disposed in the body to allow the flow of fluid from the lower opening and out of the upper opening and prevent the flow of fluid from the upper opening through the lower opening. The jetted check valve further includes a secondary poppet slidably disposed at least partially within the primary poppet to allow the flow of fluid from the lower opening and out of the upper opening and prevent the flow of fluid from the upper opening through the lower opening. A method of removing debris from above a jetted check valve and permitting production fluids to flow up hole through the jetted check valve. The method includes creating a secondary flow path in the jetted check valve to remove debris that settled up hole of the jetted check valve when production of an oil and gas well has been halted.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclose a valve seat that encloses a fluid passage for passage of a fluid from a fluid chamber, and a holding element that exerts a holding force on a valve body, the holding force acting in a direction towards a valve seat. In the event that the fluid acts on an effective surface of the valve body with a force or a pressure above a limit value, the valve body moves away from the valve seat. In the event that the fluid acts on an effective surface of the holding element with a force or a pressure above a limit value, the holding force acting on the valve body decreases. In doing so, the fluid acts on the holding element more strongly and/or earlier than on the valve body.

Abstract: A shear seal includes a seal plate having a first seal surface and a sliding seal assembly having a second seal surface, and at least one of the first and second sealing surfaces comprise an insert comprising a material different than that of the seal plate or the sliding seal connected to the seal plate or sliding seal assembly by a compressed member disposed between the insert and the adjacent surface of seal plate or sliding seal assembly.

Abstract: A fitting assembly includes a fitting body and a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a hollow pedestal, an actuator shaft, and a sealing member. The hollow pedestal includes upper and lower ends. The hollow pedestal is disposed in a valve opening defined by the fitting body such that the upper end is disposed in a passageway defined by the fitting body and the lower end is external to the passageway. The actuator shaft is disposed in the hollow pedestal and is movably coupled with the hollow pedestal. The sealing member is coupled with the actuator shaft adjacent the upper end and at least partially movable together with the actuator shaft. The sealing member is configured to selectively interface with an upper valve body to provide a seal therebetween. The fitting body and the hollow pedestal are formed of a multi-piece construction and are joined together at the valve opening.

Abstract: A control valve includes: a second inner circumferential portion capable of holding a first spring, in a first communication passage provided at a first discharge opening of a housing; and a recessed portion recessed in a radial direction, at a position that is a part of a region in a circumferential direction of the second circumferential portion and overlaps a second communication passage opening in a biasing direction of the first spring. Therefore, when inserting the first spring into the first communication passage, it is possible to hold the first spring with the inner circumferential surface of the second inner circumferential portion. Consequently, the first spring is appropriately mounted in the second circumferential portion, thereby preventing a mounting defect of the first spring.

Abstract: A pilot assembly is configured for use with various types of flow controls. These configurations include a manifold with an internal flow network that connects pilot valves and an adjustable orifice. The pilot valves may have a fixed and variable differential pressure. In one implementation, the manifold comprises a pair of separable blocks, one each that includes part of the internal flow network. This construction also permits the manifold to expand with, for example, and additional block for an additional pilot valve. This feature configures the manifold for use in working monitor systems or those systems that deploy multi-stage pressure regulation.

Abstract: A pressure regulator is configured for better accuracy and response times at higher inlet pressures. These configurations may integrate two-path control with a pressure-balanced plug. The two-path control may leverage a pair of pilot valves, one with a fixed differential pressure and the other with a variable differential pressure. In one implementation, the device is plumbed so that downstream pressure is sensed at both the actuator and the variable differential pressure pilot valve.

Abstract: A device for shutting off a pipe, the pipe allowing fluidic circulation of at least one fluid, the shut-off device having an in-line shut-off means for shutting off the pipe in a sealed manner and, conversely, for opening the pipe, an upstream valve arranged upstream of the in-line shut-off means, and a downstream valve arranged downstream of the in-line shut-off means. The shut-off device has an interlocking system for interlocking a member for tightly closing the in-line shut-off means with, for the one part, an upstream control member of the upstream valve and, for the other part, a downstream control member of the downstream valve, the interlocking system being movable in translation in a direction OX between a first end position and a second end position, the interlocking system having at least three separate parts assembled together.

Abstract: A valve trim for use in a fluid flow control device. The valve trim includes a cage body defined by an outer cage wall and an inner cage wall coupled to the outer cage wall, the outer cage wall spaced radially outward of the inner cage wall. The valve trim also includes a plurality of first flow characterizing passages formed in the outer cage wall, and a plurality of second flow characterizing passages formed in the inner cage wall. The cage body is at least partially made of an erosion-resistant material.

Abstract: A cavitation reduction valve structure using a dispersion valve includes: a main valve including a front end portion to which a fluid is introduced, a rear end portion from which a fluid is discharged, and a body portion which is arranged between the front end portion and the rear end portion; a first actuator which is connected to the body portion and opens and closes the body portion and controls a flow rate passing through the body portion; a first dispersion pipe branching from the front end portion; a buffer portion which is connected to the first dispersion pipe; a second dispersion pipe connecting the buffer portion and the body portion to each other; a bypass pipe connecting the buffer portion and the rear end portion to each other; and a dispersion valve provided on the bypass pipe.

Abstract: Tubing retainers use with sensors, sensing systems including the tubing retainers, and methods of using the tubing retainers and sensing systems are disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for securely cradling a subsea pipeline is claimed that lands on one side of the pipeline, is embedded into the sea floor, reaches under the pipeline, positions the cradling structure, and then lifts the pipeline. The system typically comprises a gravity driven pile based device, comprising a pile tower, a roller carriage assembly, and a jacking assembly that engages the roller carriage assembly and pile tower rails.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus for supporting and moving a product line or pipe string in connection with an underground arcuate path in a ground beneath an obstacle, having a platform on the ground; a pivot member connected to the platform; wherein the pivot member defines a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the ground; and at least one rotator connected to the pivot member; wherein the at least one rotator pivots about the pivot axis in relation to the platform. The disclosure also relates to an omnidirectional roller apparatus for supporting and moving a product line or pipe string in connection with an underground arcuate path in a ground beneath an obstacle, having a stand mounted on the ground, wherein the stand has a frame; a bearing mounted on the frame; a rotational shaft mounted to the bearing, and a Mecanum wheel mounted on the rotational shaft.

Abstract: A mounting bracket used to attach cables to a cable tray rung. The mounting bracket has a bracket main body and a bracket spring attachment. The bracket main body includes a base plate and a cable attachment member for supporting the cables. The bracket spring attachment slidingly engages the bracket main body to form the mounting bracket. The bracket spring attachment secures the assembled mounting bracket to the cable tray rung.

Abstract: A penetration fitting assembly includes a pipe gasket having an annular portion defining a central opening and first and second stem portions extending in opposite directions from the annular portion, an inner ring assembly configured to surround the pipe gasket and including first and second inner ring halves, a ring gasket assembly configured to surround the inner ring assembly and including first and second ring gasket halves, a wall gasket, an outer ring assembly configured to surround the ring gasket assembly and including first and second outer ring halves, and a clamp configured to surround the outer ring assembly. When the penetration fitting assembly is installed, the outer ring assembly compresses the wall gasket against the wall of the sump, the clamp compresses the ring gasket assembly between the inner ring assembly and the outer ring assembly, and the clamp compresses the pipe gasket against the pipe or conduit.

Abstract: A tube assembly (12) including an inner tube (13) having an outer thread (15), an outer tube (14) having an inner thread (16) engaging the outer thread (15), at least for securing an angular position between the inner tube (13) and the outer tube (14) is provided. Such a tube assembly should facilitate mounting and maintenance of a reverse osmosis system. To this end, the inner tube (13) includes at least an groove (17) on its outer surface and the outer tube (14) includes an recess (18) on its inner surface, wherein a blocking element is arranged in a space formed by the recess (18) and the groove (17) in overlapping relation with the groove (17) and the recess (18).

Abstract: A pipe-fitting device according to the present invention includes a fitting body, a fixing nut, and a collet. A first end of the fitting body is rotatably connected to an outer circumferential surface of a first pipe, and a second end of the fitting body surrounds an outer surface of a second pipe. A first end of the fixing nut is rotatably connected to an outer circumferential surface of the fitting body, and a second end of the fixing nut surrounds the outer surface of the second pipe. The collet is provided inside the fixing nut and presses the second pipe when the fixing nut is rotated and tightened. The collet includes a seating portion provided inside the fixing nut, a bending portion in which a bending groove is formed, a pressing portion which presses and seals the second pipe, and a protecting portion which protects the pressing portion.

Abstract: Provided is a flange for connecting to a complementary flange, and wherein the flange includes a first flange-segment and a second flange-segment, wherein a) the first flange-segment includes a primary bolt circle including an annular arrangement of inclined openings; and a first annular connection face adapted to lie against a complementary second annular connection face of the second flange-segment; and b) the second flange-segment includes on two opposite sides annular connection faces adapted to lie against complementary annular connection faces; a primary aperture circle including an annular arrangement of openings; and a second body section with a secondary bolt circle including an annular arrangement of openings. Also provided is respective flange-segments, a method for manufacturing such flange and a tower construction.

Abstract: A pipe fitting system, including a first pipe section with at least one male end, a second pipe section with at least one female end, and a connecting means for releasably connecting the pipe sections together such that the male end is at least partially received within the female end. The connecting means comprising releasably engageable first and second connectors associated with the first and second pipe sections respectively, wherein the first connector comprises at least one outwardly extending protrusion and wherein the second connector comprises corresponding recesses adapted to releasable receive the or each protrusion of the first connector. The pipe fitting system is suitable for applications such as end of line connections, repair/replacement of fixed existing pipes, and in enabling temporary removal of pipes for maintenance or access purposes.

Abstract: A heater for a pipe, includes a heater body part having a longitudinal cutting line formed in the entire thickness section to form a pair of longitudinal cutting planes in the entire length section, a heating wire installed in the heater body part, and a restraint operating part installed at the heater body part and restraining the pair of longitudinal cutting planes not to be spaced apart from each other. Each of the longitudinal cutting planes includes: a longitudinal outer cutting area disposed in a thickness direction from an outer surface of the heater body part, a longitudinal intermediate cutting area extending from the longitudinal outer cutting area in a circumferential direction of the heater body part, and a longitudinal inner cutting area extending from the longitudinal intermediate cutting area to reach the inner surface of the heater body part in the thickness direction of the heater body part.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relates to methods of making a hybrid mechanically lined pipe, and apparatus thereof, such as lined pipe used for reeled pipe operations. In one implementation, a method of making a lined pipe for reeled pipe operations includes determining a minimum weld overlay length for a first pipe joint, and providing the first pipe joint. The first pipe joint includes a first end opposite of a second end, a central opening, and an inner surface. The method includes mechanically lining the inner surface of the first pipe joint with a first section of alloy. The method also includes weld overlaying a second section of alloy and a third section of alloy in the central opening and on both sides of the first section of alloy over the minimum weld overlay length to prevent excessive deformation of the mechanically bonded section during reeling operations.

Abstract: A stand adjustment device has a tripod-connecting member, a connecting seat, two clamping plates, a boom-connecting tube, a locking shaft, and a manual operating member. The connecting seat is rotatably located around the tripod-connecting member. The two clamping plates are detachably attached to two opposite sides of the connecting seat respectively. One end of the locking shaft is movably disposed in the boom-connecting tube. The boom is slidably mounted through the boom-connecting tube and the locking shaft. The locking shaft is slidably mounted through the boom-connecting tube, the two clamping plates, and the connecting seat such that the boom-connecting tube is rotatable relative to the connecting seat. The manual operating member and the locking shaft are configured to clamp the boom-connecting tube, the two clamping plates, and the connecting seat therebetween into a locked condition.

Abstract: Adjustment of a posture of a ball joint is facilitated. A support device includes a pan head unit, a ball joint having a first end to which the pan head unit is attached and a second end provided with a ball portion, a ball holder configured to selectively fix the ball portion, a ball fixing screw connected to the ball holder and configured to move the ball holder between a locked position at which the ball portion is fixed and an unlocked position at which the ball portion is freely rotatable, and an elastic member configured to urge the ball holder toward the ball portion. The ball holder and the ball fixing screw are connected to each other so as to be strokable with a predetermined stroke amount. The predetermined stroke amount is smaller than a movement amount of the ball fixing screw between a first position corresponding to the locked position and a second position corresponding to the unlocked position.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosure provide a base for a display bracket and the display bracket, wherein the base for the display bracket includes a supporting part, a connecting part, and a lock screw. The connecting part is connected with the supporting part. The connecting part is provided with a first through hole and a movable block movably disposed at the first through hole. The lock screw passes through the first through hole, a clamping space is formed between a free end of the lock screw and the supporting part. The movable block has a thread engaged with the lock screw, so that when the thread of the movable block is controlled to be disengaged from the lock screw, the lock screw does not need to be turned and freely rises or falls in the first through hole of the connecting part.

Abstract: A container assembly for receiving and storing a fluid includes a hollow container body and a hollow support trunk. The container body has an internal chamber for receiving and storing a fluid. The container body includes a front wall and an opposing back wall at least partially defining the internal chamber. The front wall includes an opening therethrough to allow the fluid to be received in the internal chamber. The support trunk is coupled to the opening in the front wall. The support trunk extends through the internal chamber and includes a distal end engaging the back wall. The support trunk provides support to the front wall and channels the fluid from the opening to the internal chamber.