Abstract: A utility cart operable to provide objects thereon to a user that is in a position that is generally above the cart such that a portion of the cart to extended to be proximate the user. The cart further includes a frame that includes a base member having four legs that support a platform. The platform includes several recessed compartments that house lifting members. The lifting members are operably coupled to an upper tray. The platform further has disposed therein a plurality of gears that are operably coupled to drive rods, which operate the lifting members. A handle acts as the controller wherein the user can provide rotational force to the handle, which is transferred to the gears and subsequently the drive rods creating the movement in the lifting members which transitions the position of the upper tray.

Abstract: A fast height-adjustable equipment stand, particularly for a notebook or for a monitor with a keyboard, which can be placed on a table and a support surface of which can be raised or lowered so low that a keyboard situated on the support surface can be operated without difficulty while sitting. To this end, at any height the equipment present thereon is held in a horizontal or defined oblique position such that the support surface is guided by at least two folding brackets, which cause a parallel guidance of the support surface relative to the base surface in that the edges thereof are fastened non-parallel to each other to the support surface in an articulating manner, and that the support surface can be locked in one or more heights to prevent accidental lowering.

Abstract: The modular garage storage system includes a geared retraction system that allows a storage platform of the modular garage storage system to be lowered for easy access to loading and loading the storage platform, and that allows the storage platform to be raised up to be completely out of the way.

Abstract: A substantially vertical lift system is disclosed herein. The substantially vertical lift system is comprised of a platform, base, and a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is designed to displace the platform in a substantially linear manner, and if desired, in a position parallel to the base. Multiple lifting mechanisms may be used, and displaced either in a side-by-side or stacked orientation. The configuration of the lifting mechanism is implementation dependent.

Abstract: A refrigerating appliance including a housing defining an internal space and the refrigerating appliance including a storage element retained in a height-adjustable manner by a plurality of arms pivotable about parallel and spaced apart first axes fixed with respect to the housing and the plurality of arms pivotable about parallel and spaced apart second axes fixed with respect to the storage element, the refrigerating appliance including a coupling device connecting the plurality of arms wherein the first and second axes of the arms are maintained in the same plane, thereby inhibiting pivoting of the arms in opposite directions.

Abstract: An adjustable display board system comprises a display board, first and second grippers, first and second racks, and a handle. The first and second grippers are coupled to the display and include a plurality of teeth. The first and second racks are mounted to a rigid structure and include a plurality of teeth generally greater than the number of teeth of the first and second grippers. The teeth of the first and second grippers mesh with the teeth of the first and second racks to maintain the vertical position of the display board. The handle is pushed to disengage the grippers from the racks and allow vertical motion of the display board. The adjustable display board system also comprises a display board, a linear actuator unit, and one or more pivot arms. The linear actuator unit includes a movable actuator rod and is coupled to the one or more pivot arms, which in turn is coupled to the display board. Motion of the actuator rod is converted to raising and lowering of the display board.

Abstract: An odd link work surface lift has a foundation with spaced front and back pivots, has a first link pivotally connected with the front pivot and extending to a first end, has a second link pivotally connected with the first end and extending to a second end, has a mounting bracket pivotally connected with the second end and extending to a terminal end, and a traveler link pivotally connected with the back pivot and extending to a cam follower. The mounting bracket has a curvilinear cam surface at the terminal end. The cam follower travels along the cam surface in abutting engagement. A length from the second end to the terminal end is materially greater than a length between the spaced front and back pivots.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a positionable utility tray. The tray apparatus is adapted to be mounted in the interior of an automobile and can be fixed in a chosen position by locking a securing mount into a vehicle receiving socket, such as an auxiliary power outlet. The invention utilizes a securing mount using a tapered plunger and expanding collet to force fingers outwardly onto the socket inner surface, thereby securing the utility tray. The utility tray further utilizes fastener projections to mount tray accessory components such as trash cans, mobile device holders, and the like.

Abstract: An adjustable projector stand is provided for supporting a video or still image projector. The projector stand is adjustable in pitch and tilt for positioning and leveling images projected on a screen in a manner that compensates for uneven support structures, such as tilted tables and poorly placed screens. The device may be powered manually by the user or by battery through the use of a motor. The projector stand generally consists of a platform with two legs, each of which is formed by two pivotally joined rods. Each leg is in direct rotational communication with a threaded rod disposed within the platform. Each rod is in turn coupled to a means for rotation, which may consist of a manually rotated knob or a battery powered motor. The raising and lowering of one leg may be performed independent of the other in order to allow the projector stand to be leveled on an uneven surface.

Abstract: An X-linked lift mechanism having first links (3) and second links (4) constituting an X-linked mechanism between a base frame (1) and a lift frame (2). A drive member (11) is pivotally rotatably installed between the other lateral side portions of the second links and is connected with boost arms (12) and a drive arm (13). Guide members (15) are provided for guiding the moving members (14) installed at the ends of the boost arms. The guide members are installed on the other lateral side portions of the first links in the length direction. Also, a linear actuator is provided so as to extend between the other lateral side of the first links and the drive arm.

Abstract: An improved table design, providing a simple, multiple terraced, multiple configuration, and fully collapsible display by means of simple mechanical adjustments to the table. The entire surface of the table is comprised of tabletops nested within tabletops, forming a contiguous unified horizontal tabletop surface. A means is provided for lifting each nested tabletop to a higher elevation, thus creating a terrace above the surface of the respective surrounding tabletop. Said means of lifting said nested tabletops having minimal downward protrusion from the horizontal plane of the bottom of the primary tabletop, whereby said table can be manufactured as a fully portable table if desired. Combinations of said nested tabletops and elevated tabletops at variable heights allow the user to create a multitude of possible configurations. An optional magnetically attractive material on, in, or near the vertical edge of each tabletop facilitates easy decoration of the table with magnetic items.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable keyboard support is mounted on a pair of U-shaped members having crossed legs pivoted on a horizontal axis providing scissor linkage support for adjusting the height of the keyboard to accommodate the keyboard operator in a standing position as well as in a sitting position.

Abstract: A patient bed includes a base, a patient support, and an elevation mechanism for raising or lowering the patient support relative to the base. The elevation mechanism comprises a first pair of arms and a second pair of arms, with both the pairs of arms mounted relative to the patient support and the base. The first pair of arms and the second pair of arms have pivot connections at the patient support, with the pivot connections of at least one pair of the pair of arms moving in a sinusoidal path when the patient support is raised or lowered with respect to the base.

Abstract: Device for position locking of folding modular systems, in particular mobile structures, containers, shelves, means of transport etc., comprising substantially parallel planar units of which at least one bears a jointed tilting frame accommodating, at a distance from the tilting axis, at least one arm whose other end swivels upon one of the planar units. The length of arm (5) is adjustable and its position can be locked.

Abstract: A height-adjustable table comprises a base mounted thereon with a fixed brace, a shiftable brace for supporting a table board, an auxiliary brace pivotally connected between the shiftable brace and the fixed brace, a swingable brace settled on the fixed brace wherein a plurality of positioning recesses that are arranged in a curved array are provided on the swingable brace, and one end of the swingable brace is pivotally fastened to the shiftable brace while an opposite end is fixed with a second controller, a first controller for controlling a positioning pin to be settled in or separated from one of the positioning recesses. Thus, the second controller can swing the swingable brace when the positioning pin is separated from the positioning recess, so as to adjust an altitude of the table board.

Abstract: A foldable floral table has a foldable stand and a tabletop. The foldable stand has two leg assemblies and two articulated brackets. The leg assemblies connect pivotally to each other and each leg assembly has two legs and at least one crossbar. Each leg has a top support. The articulated brackets pivotally connect adjacent legs in different leg assemblies and selectively hold the leg assemblies in an expanded configuration or allow the leg assemblies to be folded. Each articulated bracket has two ends and a central joint. The tabletop is pivotally connected to the central joint of the articulated bracket and is held in place by the top supports of the legs when the leg assemblies are unfolded. With the pivotal connections between the leg assemblies, the articulated brackets and the tabletop, the floral table is folded to a minimum volume for convenient storage and transportation.

Abstract: An adjustable notebook computer support includes a carrier member holding a notebook computer, a base member having a sliding slot, a first link that has one end pivoted to one end of the carrier member and the other end pivoted to one end of the base member, a second link that has one end pivoted to the other end of the carrier member and the other end coupled to and movable along the sliding slot of the base member, a braking unit movable between an unlocking position for allowing adjustment of the elevation and angle of the first and second links relative to the carrier member and a locking position where the first and second links are locked to the carrier member.

Abstract: A height-adjustable table comprises a base mounted thereon with a fixed brace, a shiftable brace for supporting a table board, an auxiliary brace pivotally connected between the shiftable brace and the fixed brace, a swingable brace settled on the fixed brace wherein a plurality of positioning recesses that are arranged in a curved array are provided on the swingable brace, and one end of the swingable brace is pivotally fastened to the shiftable brace while an opposite end is fixed with a second controller, a first controller for controlling a positioning pin to be settled in or separated from one of the positioning recesses. Thus, the second controller can swing the swingable brace when the positioning pin is separated from the positioning recess, so as to adjust an altitude of the table board.

Abstract: A swing-out workbench extension for a workbench includes a rectangular swinging platform and four swinging upright members having equal lengths and each pivotably connected at the lower ends thereof to the rectangular platform, two on each side thereof. The four swinging upright members are pivotably mounted on the underside of a bench top of a workbench so that the rectangular swinging platform is movable between a stored position hanging below the bench top and an upper extended position generally adjacent a bench top. The rectangular platform extends at all times in a generally horizontal plane whereby tools mounted on the rectangular swinging platform are retained thereon, and a latch is provided for releasably locking the rectangular swinging platform in the upper extended position.

Abstract: A device for elevating a platform over a boat deck. This type of device can include a platform, a drive, and at least one driven lift which is in communication with the drive. This driven lift can be coupled at a first end to the platform and at a second end to the boat deck. There can also be at least one controller in communication with the drive. In this case, the controller can be for controlling a height of the lift.

Abstract: A directional support structure for use with solar panels, flat satellite antennas, and the like items that are directed toward a point in space. The support structure includes a mounting plate with an extension tube extending outwardly therefrom, pivotally secured to a mounting bracket permitting rotational azimuth alignment of the mounting plate. At least one locking turnbuckle is attached between the extension tube and the mounting bracket to provide locking and vertical adjustable alignment of the mounting plate. The base member includes an attached first flange positioned along an upper end of the base member, an attached flaring positioned on the lower end of the mounting bracket, and an unattached second flange positioned over the flaring, securable to the first flange with fasteners.

Abstract: A spring-loaded shelf for an existing beverage cooler, which obviates the need for a user to reach more deeply within the confines of the cooler for a beverage as the contents of the cooler become depleted. The spring-loaded shelf has a base, a platform pivotally attached to the base by two scissor-type linkages, and a lifting mechanism for selectively and automatically raising the platform with respect to the base upon the scissor-type linkages, as the weight of the beverages placed upon the platform gradually decreases. Use of the spring-loaded shelf prevents injury to the user while retrieving a beverage from the cooler, and also provides for increased accessibility and visibility of the contents of the cooler.

Abstract: A foldable push cart to carry a cutting machine comprised of a tabletop frame, a support frame and a telescoping rod; adaptable to any cutting machine; an extension bracket on each side of the cart works with built-in oblique push block and slide rod depending on the length and height of the individual work piece; a hoisting cable controls work height and retraction of the cart; the telescoping rod provides self-locking safety function, and wheels are pivoted to a pair of cross legs.

Abstract: For the purpose of providing a parallel-link table that is moved up/down without moving the position of a subject in the longitudinal direction, an upper structure is placed over a base plate connected with a platform via parallel links, and a first bracket on the upper structure and a middle point of one parallel link are connected by a first position correcting link of a length half that of the parallel link using pivotal joint portions; and therefore, when the base plate is moved up/down with respect to the platform, the upper structure moves only in the vertical direction without moving in the horizontal direction, and the top plate over the upper structure, hence, the subject placed on the top plate can be moved up/down in the vertical direction without moving in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A keyboard support mechanism containing a novel articulating arm mechanism for permitting vertical movement of the keyboard shelf. The articulating arm mechanism has six major components: (1) a mounting bracket, (2) a mounting bracket support in combination with a swivel bracket, (3) a shelf bracket, (4) an upper aim, (5) at least one side arm, and (6) at least one stopping member. The upper arm links the shelf bracket and the mounting bracket; the side arm and the stopping means cooperate to keep the shelf bracket (and hence the keyboard shelf) at a constant angle relative to the ground.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a scissors lifting device having a pair of scissors positioned between a carrier unit and a base unit. The scissors have inner arms and outer arms which can pivot in relation to each other about a scissors axle. The lifting device further includes a lifting truck that can be moved back and forth by means of a drive in order to open and close the scissors. According to the invention, a drive shaft that is oriented parallel to the scissors axle is coupled to the drive and enables at least one traction mechanism that is arranged around the drive shaft and is coupled to the lifting truck to be moved in both directions of rotation. This results in a construction having a reliable drive.

Abstract: The present invention provides tables having a tabletop whose height is adjustable. A table according to the present invention is useful among other employments as a coffee table whose height can be varied to suit the needs of persons using the table for various purposes, including game playing. A table with adjustable height top portion according to the invention is attractive and functional Various means for maintaining the selected height at which the table top is set are disclosed.

Abstract: An improved adjustable desktop that is portable and mobile, that supports current technological needs of users (e.g., computer equipment) and that provides for different ranges of height adjustment (e.g., low-to-the-floor for children and greater spacing from the floor for adults). The desktop includes a working area with an end portion, a vertically adjustable support member pivotably coupled to the end portion and a manual actuator coupled to the vertical support. The manual actuator is disposed above both the working area and the vertically adjustable portion of said vertical support member allowing for easy adjustment of the vertical height of the work surface.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a first force applied to a movable element in a first position of the movable element by a force applying device, the force applying device applying a second force to the movable element in a second position of the movable element. The method includes connecting the movable element and a base element with a scissors-type linkage; mounting the force applying device to the scissors-type linkage at a first mounting point; mounting the force applying device to the base element at a second mounting point; and moving at least one of the first and the second mounting points along a constant force curve, so that the second force remains constant as the first force is adjusted. A device for adjusting a first force applied to a movable element in a first position is also provided.

Abstract: A system and method of reconstructing an image of a structure having periodic variations in index of refraction. Electromagnetic waves are projected onto the structure and the resulting diffracted electromagnetic waves are measured, wherein the step of measuring includes the step of determining a plurality of intensities DE. Refractive terms can then be calculated as a function of the intensities DE.

Abstract: The present invention teaches, describes, enables, illustrates and claims an improved adjustable height working area that is portable and mobile, that supports current technological needs of users (e.g., computer equipment) and that provides for different ranges of height adjustment (e.g., low-to-the-floor for children and greater spacing from the floor for adults). In addition, the present invention may also be configured to accommodate all variety of chairs, including wheelchairs, for users of the table. The present invention provides an easy to reach height adjustment mechanism that imparts force to assist adjustment of the height of the working area and the imparted force is adjustable by the user so that very heavy objects placed on the table are adequately supported during adjustment of the height of the table. Finally, the improved table of the present invention is compact during shipment and delivery to the user, and is easy to assemble and operate.

Abstract: A patient support 2 comprises two arms 10, 12 pivotally connected together and which extend between a base 6 and a support 14 to which a patient support table is coupled. In the preferred form, each arm 10, 12 comprises linkages which define pivot points 20A to 20D and 30A to 30D forming parallelograms. This ensures the support 14, and hence the table, has a constant orientation relative to the base. The arms 10, 12 may be controllable independently.

Abstract: A self-feeding device is presented which includes a height adjustment mechanism, a cut-out to place the eating hand arm, and a detachable plate support. The device is designed to be easily portable and light-weight, collapsing into a shoe-box-size shape.

Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus for supporting an object, such as a keyboard. The apparatus has a rotatable support arm to which a rotatable support member is attached. Rotation of the support arm allows the height of the support plate to be adjusted. Rotation of the support member allows its inclination to be adjusted. A four bar linkage mechanism ensures that the inclination of the support member remains constant despite variation in the angular orientation of the support arm. The support arm is locked from downward rotation by the interaction of a ring segment, formed on one of the links of the four bar linkage mechanism, with pins projecting from the base. The locking is disengaged by tilting the support member upward. A ratchet and pawl mechanism locks the inclination of the support member.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for mounting a computer system in a vehicle provides for rigid mounting of a computer/display unit in the vehicle so as to reduce or eliminate the adverse effects of vibration caused by operation of the vehicle. The latter advantage is achieved by provision of a gas spring and crank arm arrangement connected to an L-bar, the latter being mounted via its lower, horizontal member to a base plate of the vehicle. The apparatus and method also provide superior flexibility in orientation of the keyboard for use by any occupant of the front of the vehicle. The latter advantage is achieved by mounting the keyboard to the L-bar via a rigid arm having two points of rotation, one point of rotation at its point of connection to the L-bar, and another point of rotation at its point of connection to the keyboard.

Abstract: The height-adjustable table (22) comprises a base (1), a support (3) to hold a table top (21), a movable connecting element (2) which mounts the support (3) in a height-adjustable manner in relation to the base (1) and a pneumatic, pressure actuated weight counterbalancing element (7) which is fluidly connected to a reservoir (4) and is arranged between the base (1) and the support (3) in such a way that a reaction force is generated to counteract a gravitational force G acting on the support (3). The weight counterbalancing element (7) and the reservoir form a closed volume containing fluid.

Abstract: A z-axis positioner that maintains precise parallel relationship between a triangular top platform (24) and a mating bottom platform (30) juxtipositioned with each other, when separated in the z-axis. Three rectangular hinge plate sets (32) and (36) are attached with flexural strip hinges (40) in crossed pairs to opposite sides of the platforms and hinge plates such that the top and bottom platforms maintain the parallel relationship when separated without of any lateral movement. The platforms are adjusted in separable height by a variety of methods such as a micrometer, a hand screw or pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical actuators. A second embodiment utilizes the same principles except the platforms are square in shape and only two hinge plate sets are required on two adjacent sides of each platform.

Abstract: A collapsible shower chair is disclosed. The shower chair has a plurality of suction cups on an edge of the seat portion thereof permitting the chair to readily grip the wall of the shower stall when not in use. Each suction cup is received within a longitudinally extending slot in the seat portion of the chair and is readily movable therein permitting alignment of the suction cup with the surface of the wall of the shower stall. A ball and detent arrangement is provided for engagement of a support arm with the seat portion of the chair ensuring that the legs are firmly attached to the seat portion when the chair is in use.

Abstract: An improved connecting mechanism includes a rotary frame, a connecting seat, and a tightening device. The rotary frame is a substantially inverted U-shaped frame having frame wings on both sides provided with symmetrical wing holes. The connecting seat is a substantially curved structure having a front end seat and a rear end seat, the front end seat being disposed between the two frame wings and formed with a through front axial hole in a transverse direction. The front axial hole has two ends each of which is provided with a recess that is further communicated radially with a groove and a sector-like end recess. Springs are fitted into the recesses, respectively, such that a spring end at one end of each of the springs is inserted into the groove, with a spring coil extending from a spring post at the other end passing through one of the end recesses to connect to one of the frame wings. The tightening device includes a shaft passing through the two wing holes, the two springs, and the front axial hole.

Abstract: A video monitor mounted support shelf or platform has adaptive support legs vertically adjustable for fitting a range of monitors and further provides a clamping device for attachment to the monitor's case without modification of the monitor's case. The adjustable legs are defined in two embodiments as the scissor adjustable type or as laterally displaced V-shaped legs having an adjustable divergent angle.

Abstract: In a table (11), the tabletop (19) is divided into three parts (21, 22, 23), of which one (23) is fixedly connected to the frame (13) of the table (11), the second (22) is articulated on the first (23) by a joint (27) and the third (31) is in turn articulated on the second (22) by joint (25) and is adjustable as to height. Together with an arm (29) pivotally fixed on the frame (13) and on the height-adjustable tabletop part (21), the movable tabletop part (22, 21) and the frame (13) form a parallelogram. The angle .alpha. of the parallelogram is adjustable with a lever (31) on the middle tabletop part (22) and by a motor (33) with a spindle (35). The height of the table is thus adjustable.

Abstract: A height adjustable mechanism for supporting a work support for vertical movement relative to a base includes a counterbalance mechanism for providing a force opposing a downward force tending to lower the work support; a lock mechanism for releasably retaining the work support in a desired vertical position; and a manual operator for selectively releasing the lock mechanism to permit vertical movement of the work surface, while preventing operation of the lock mechanism if the counterbalance force and the downward force are out of balance by some given extent. In the preferred construction, the lock mechanism is pivotally supported by a pin normally supported for axial sliding movement under the control of the manual operator, and the lock mechanism applies loading to the pin, when the counterbalance force substantially differs from the downward force, sufficient to constrain the pin against sliding movement, and thereby prevent release of the lock mechanism by the manual operator.

Abstract: A lift mechanism is provided with a lower bracket to be attached to a base, a lower support arm and a lower drive arm each pivoted at one end thereof to the lower bracket, an intermediate bracket for pivotally supporting free ends of the two arms at respective positions at equal distances from the pivoted positions of the arms on the lower bracket with the arms in parallel to each other, a lift control apparatus disposed on the intermediate bracket and having a movable member retractably projectable in a direction parallel to the base, an upper support arm and an upper drive arm pivoted each at one end thereof to the intermediate bracket at respective positions symmetric with the pivoted positions of the lower support and drive arms with respect to the lift control apparatus, an upper bracket for pivotally supporting the other ends of the upper support arm and the upper drive arm, and a pair of traction members attached each at one end thereof to an outer end of the movable member of the lift control apparatu

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of a surface relative to a first element includes a first arm having first and second members. One of the first and second members is pivotally mounted to the first element about a first axis. The other of the first and second members is pivotally mounted to a second element, having the surface thereon, about a second axis. The first member includes a first bore therein, and at least a portion of the second member is received by and is slidably movable within the first bore. A locking mechanism selectively restrains sliding movement of the second member within the first bore to thereby adjust the length of the first arm and vary the position of the surface relative to the first element.

Abstract: A stable work bench (1) that is easy to adjust in height regardless of the load on the platform (8) has an upper platform (2) and a lower base element (3), a frame that is variable in height and arranged between the platform (2) and the base element (3), each end of which frame has an upright first leg (4) and a second leg (5) disposed parallel thereto and at a horizontal distance therefrom that supports the underside of the platform (2), which legs (4, 5) are pivotably connected by a lower arm (6) and an upper arm (7) parallel thereto to produce a deformable parallelogram (4-7), and with a drive system to raise and lower the platform (2) of the work bench (1) by changing the angle between the parallel arms (6, 7) and the upright first leg (4).

Abstract: One requirement imposed on a patient table is that it may occupy only a small floor surface area. Therefore, a patient table having a compact base is required. For a variety of applications, moreover, it is desired that the table is also constructed to be very rigid in the direction of adjustment of its height. To this end, the height adjustment system supporting the table is provided with a drive mechanism which consists of two mutually parallel threaded spindles (54, 56) which pass through an associated nut (50, 52) and expand in two mutually opposed directions. The two threaded spindles are preferably driven by a single motor (70). In order to achieve adequate rigidity in the horizontal direction, the hinge is constructed so as to comprise two arms (28, 30) only.

Abstract: In the operation of a construction machine, various forces are exerted on a seat which are dampened by a shock absorber. A seat suspension mechanism is provided between the seat and the shock absorber for coordinating the movement of the seat. The seat suspension system has first and second pairs of link arms arranged on opposite sides of the seat. The first and second pairs of link arms each have a controller and follower arm which are pivotally joined substantially at a midpoint therealong. A first end of the controller arms are fixedly mounted for pivotally movement to the front portion of the base with a second end fixedly mounted for pivotally movement to the rear portion of the seat to provide movement along an arcuate path in response to the plurality of forces exerted during operation of the machine.

Abstract: A keyboard support mechanism containing a novel articulating arm mechanism for permitting vertical movement of the keyboard shelf. The articulating arm mechanism has six major components: (1) a mounting bracket, (2) a mounting bracket support in combination with a swivel bracket, (3) a shelf bracket, (4) an upper arm, (5) at least one side arm, and (6) at least one stopping means. The upper arm links the shelf bracket and the mounting bracket; the side arm and the stopping means cooperate to keep the shelf bracket (and hence the keyboard shelf) at a constant angle relative to the ground.

Abstract: An infant warmer for use in a Healthcare environment for the examination and treatment of newborn babies. A column supports an infra-red radiant heater above a support surface on which the baby is positioned. The support source is cantilevered from the column. The column is carried by a base section which is provided with wheels to allow the infant warmer to be easily transported. The base section includes an automated height adjustment mechanism which allows a user to easily adjust the height of the support surface by raising; or lowering the column. The infant warmer is made in a modular fashion to be easily customised for any particular environment or special requirement by constructing the column from a "U" shaped extrusion which allows various Healthcare modules to be inserted as required to suit particular requirements.

Abstract: A dimensional adjusting device for computer keyboard racks includes a displacement device, a rotary device, a connecting plate, an elevating device, an elevation device, and a positioning device. A relay plate is disposed between a fixed track and movable track of one of two slide track units, the relay plate being connected to the movable track and having two plate wings at both sides thereof. The plate wings pass through corresponding track holes in the movable track to be further connected to a plate flap at either side of a fixed plate. In addition is further characterized in that the fixed plate has a positioning device disposed therein. The positioning device includes of a bottom cover disposed over a front portion of the fixed plate, and two trigger pieces. The bottom cover has a partition rib defining a clearance with a front wall of the bottom cover for receiving two oppositely disposed rods with a spring sandwiched therebetween.