With Force-multiplying Means Patents (Class 108/147)
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Patent number: 12245696Abstract: A lifting desk is related to fields of lifting desks. The lifting desk includes a drive device, a gearbox, a desktop, a crossbeam, and a lifting column, the crossbeam being connected to the desktop, the lifting column being connected to the crossbeam, the gearbox including a gear assembly, the drive device being in driving engagement with the gear assembly, the gear assembly being in driving engagement with the lifting column; the lifting desk further includes a retaining plate, the retaining plate being securely connected to the desktop, the gearbox being connected to the retaining plate. The desk offers an advantage that the structure disclosed may enhance assembly precision of the lifting desk and enables lifting control of the desktop.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2021Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: NINGBO HEALTHKEY MOTION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventor: Wentao Li
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Patent number: 12245692Abstract: A lifting device and a storage cabinet are provided. The lifting device comprises: a supporting member and a lifting assembly, which comprises a rotating wheel, a rotating driving member, a mounting member and a first-stage sliding rail, wherein a flexible cable is wound around the rotating wheel, is adapted to move along with rotation of the rotating wheel, and comprises flexible cable sections located on two sides of the rotating wheel; the rotating driving member is connected to the rotating wheel, and is adapted to drive the rotating wheel to rotate; the mounting member is provided with a guide rail, and a first fixed pulley is mounted on the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignees: HEFEI MIDEA REFRIGERATOR CO., LTD., HEFEI HUALING CO., LTD., MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.Inventor: Yongxue Xi
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Patent number: 12232611Abstract: This utility model relates to the technical field of shelves, in particular to a lifting storage mechanism. The lifting storage mechanism includes a frame body, a lifting platform, a guiding assembly and a resetting assembly, wherein the guiding assembly is provided with a first sliding structure, a second sliding structure and a third sliding structure, which are respectively connected to the resetting assembly and the lifting platform to cooperate with the resetting assembly and drive the lifting platform to go up and down in the accommodating cavity. The lifting storage mechanism disclosed by the utility model is simple in structure and reasonable in design. During use, when articles on the lifting platform are gradually taken away, the lifting platform is lifted up along with three groups of sliding structures under the action of pulling force of the resetting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Inventor: Lilin Wu
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Patent number: 12201215Abstract: An adjustment mechanism assembly for adjusting a work surface position vertically includes a vertical guiding element, a work surface support element engaged with the vertical guiding element and configured to be movable vertically with electric actuation, and means for the electric actuation comprising a cable. The adjustment mechanism assembly includes a vertical support member which extends vertically from within the vertical guiding element to outside it or resides completely within the vertical guiding element. The cable includes a spiraled portion between its termini, which spiraled portion is supported with respect to its central axis by the support member. The disclosed solution also has a wall structure and a table comprising such an adjustment mechanism assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: FRAMERY OYInventors: Markus Kopf, Miika Hällfors
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Patent number: 12161220Abstract: A mobile workstation can include a head unit assembly. A worksurface can be coupled to the head unit assembly and configured to translate with respect to the head unit assembly between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A glide can be rotatably coupled to the head unit assembly and engaged with the worksurface. The glide can include a latch configured to translate with respect to a glide body of the glide. The mobile workstation can include a worksurface opening mechanism having a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The worksurface opening mechanism can include a latch release handle moveably coupled to the head unit assembly. Movement of the latch release handle can transition the worksurface opening mechanism between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration. A release assembly can selectively engage with the first latch. A lift system can bias the worksurface away from the head unit assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Mark Alan Kottman, Michael Anthony Apolloni, John Kenneth Blomstrom
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Patent number: 12121142Abstract: A workstation including a height-adjustable work surface is described. The workstation includes a frame, and the work surface is configured to translate relative to the frame to vary a height of the work surface. A lift assembly configured to assist translation of the work surface relative to the frame. The lift assembly includes a moveable component and translation of the moveable component results in a translation of the work surface relative to the frame. A translation sensor is coupled to one of the frame or the movable component, and it is configured to measure translation of the moveable component relative to the frame. A control circuit is in communication with the translation sensor to determine an amount of translation of the work surface relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2023Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, William Dale Tischer, Jeffrey Aymond
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Patent number: 12077301Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for a galley lift. In one embodiment, the galley lift includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion can have a lift platform and a lift platform ram extension. The lower portion can have a lift mechanism and a ram. In some embodiments, the lift platform ram extension is attached to the ram.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Delta Air Lines, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lee Newbauer, Galen James Meyers
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Patent number: 12031665Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a module housing accommodating the display panel and including a rear cover, a first moving plate connected to the display panel and positioned at a first side of the display panel, a second moving plate connected to the rear cover of the module housing and positioned at a second side of the display panel, a first driving member for pulling up and down the first moving plate, and a second driving member for pulling up and down the second moving plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: SeungWon Seol, JongYoung Park, Hyojin Jung
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Patent number: 12029313Abstract: An electromotive adjusting device for a piece of furniture, in particular a piece of table furniture, includes a drive unit for adjusting a movable furniture part, and a control device for actuating the drive unit. The control device is configured for fastening to the movable furniture part. A sensor is arranged within a housing of the control device in order to detect a deformation of the furniture part and to switch off the drive unit when deformation is detected. Provision is made for a transmission element which is in contact with the furniture part and transmits the deformation of the furniture part to the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: DewertOkin Technology Group Co., LtdInventor: Armin Hille
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Patent number: 12022940Abstract: A height-adjustable office furniture comprising a table top, at least one height adjustable leg unit and a drive unit to drive adjustment of the height of the leg, a drive control system configured to control and power the drive unit and an anti-collision system connected to the drive control system and configured to detect when movement of the table top along the vertical direction Z is blocked. A resilient element is provided in the connection between the drive unit and the table top, the resilient element defining a suspension travel extending along a vertical direction Z to reduce vibrations.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2022Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: Actiforce International B.V.Inventors: Thomas Weidmann, Kam Shiun Loh
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Patent number: 12013077Abstract: A constant force lifting bracket, comprising a fixed bracket and a lifting slide seat, the lifting slide seat is connected to the fixed bracket by sliding up and down, wherein the fixed bracket is provided with a wheel and a movable block, and a side wall of one side of the wheel is provided with a cam, and the movable block is connected with the lifting slide seat by passing a pull cord around the cam and the wheel in turn, an end of the pull cord close to the movable block is sleeved with a pressure spring, an upper end of the pressure spring abuts against the fixed bracket, and a lower end of the pressure spring abuts against the movable block. The present application can realize the height adjustment of the display screen and enable the screen to hover at any height, which is more convenient to use.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2022Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: DongGuan KINGEASY Hardware Technology CO., LTDInventor: Bo Feng
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Patent number: 12004640Abstract: A manual lifting-lowering computer table includes a table board and a keyboard board arranged under the table board. Sliding seats are arranged on both sides of a bottom surface of the table board, a group of bases parallel to the sliding seat are arranged under the table board, and a first supporting foot and a second supporting foot are arranged on the bases. A middle part of the first supporting foot and a middle part of the second supporting foot are hinged through a connecting shaft, and one ends of the first supporting foot and the second supporting foot away from the bases are arranged on the sliding seats respectively. The first supporting foot is provided with a supporting telescopic device. An upper end of the supporting telescopic device is hinged on the connecting seat arranged at one end of the sliding seat adjacent to the keyboard board.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Inventor: Gangwei Huang
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Patent number: 11993184Abstract: Proposed are a vehicle seat monopost assembly and a vehicle seat mounted thereon. In one aspect, a drive part includes a housing mounted on a lower frame connected to a vehicle body and a first engagement part configured to be rotated by a drive source. A second engagement part suitably may include a thread configured to be engaged with the first engagement part and a cylindrical body configured to be fixed to a vehicle seat frame. A connecting sleeve part is seated on the drive part and has an inner space into which the lead screw part is fitted. The connecting sleeve part is configured to restrict a rotation in response to an operation of a rotation restricting member.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2022Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, DAS CO., LTDInventors: Dong Woo Jeong, Sang Ho Kim, Seon Chae Na, Jae Hwan Lee, Ji Yong Park
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Patent number: 11957242Abstract: A height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever can comprise a leveling mechanism comprising a turnbuckle rod that can adjust an angle of a horizontal frame member relative to a vertical frame member. An assembler can adjust the angle of the horizontal frame member from a pivot point located on a proximal corner of the height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever. The height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever can also include a height adjusting mechanism comprising a threaded rod that can adjust a height of the height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever, relative to a hanger bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.Inventors: Thomas A. Brown, Geoff W. Gosling, Joseph A. Vulic
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Patent number: 11892229Abstract: An adjustable refrigeration rack system may include a pair of parallel shafts arranged on a rear interior cabinet side of a refrigerator, a plurality of pairs of attachment mechanisms, each attachment mechanisms having one attachment mechanism arranged on one rail, and another arranged at equal height on the other rail, the attachment mechanisms configured to hold a shelf and selectively engage the respective shafts, and a drive mechanism configured to drive the shafts vertically, wherein movement of the shafts causes movement of the shelf arranged on the attachment mechanisms selectively engaged with the shafts, but not movement of a shelf arranged on the attachment mechanisms unattached to the shafts.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Mansi Gajanan Katkar, Omkar S. Mithari, Vinay M. Patil, Shrinivas V. Pawar, Sanket Vivek Phalak, Mohit Akhilesh Singh
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Patent number: 11859400Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to fence bracing apparatus having a tension adjusting module(s) to diagonally brace a fence post(s) and/or adaptive fence bracket(s) for flexibly bracing the fence post(s) for various fence configurations. In an illustrative example, a fence tensioning module may include a tension regulation module coupled to a tension adjusting link. For example, the fence tensioning module may adjust a position of the tension adjusting link relative to the fence tensioning module so that a tension of the tension adjusting link is adjusted. The adaptive fence bracket, for example, may include a butterfly clamp and an adaptive C-bracket having two sidearms configured to couple, for example, to fence rails and/or other tension members to form various fence bracing configurations. The butterfly clamp, for example, may include a ridge portion to engage a blade of the fence post. Various implementations may advantageously provide adaptive and secure fence construction.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: NEZ KHAN, L.L.C.Inventors: Muhammad Munir, Boris Bass
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Patent number: 11849841Abstract: The invention relates to an operating device for a table, having a table panel with an adjustable height and/or inclination and having an internal collision detection device for detecting a collision between the table panel and an object or a person, comprising: a control unit and a hand-held switch that is connected to the control unit and has a display element, on which an element can be displayed for menu navigation, and one or more command buttons, by means of which the height and/or inclination of the table can be adjusted using the menu navigation, wherein at least one of the command buttons is assigned multiple times, and parameters of the table can be adjusted using the command buttons with multiple assignments, said parameters comprising a sensitivity level of the collision detection device.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Oelschläger Metalltechnik GmbHInventor: Andreas Spreen
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Patent number: 11839301Abstract: A frame for sit-stand-tables comprising a longitudinal member, two height-adjustable legs with at least two telescopic profiles, namely an outer and an inner profile, and with a driving mechanism, driven by a motor unit, comprising an electric motor and a gear. According to the invention the motor unit is arranged in the longitudinal member and connected to the driving mechanism in the height-adjustable legs. Thus, a frame with a simplified construction is achieved. The construction of the legs can be simplified and at the same time the dimensions can be reduced, as it is not necessary to take the building-in of a motor into the legs into consideration. As both legs are driven by a joint motor unit, the electric control can also be simplified as it will not have to drive the two legs synchronously.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Linak A/SInventor: Casper Jørgensen
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Patent number: 11839293Abstract: A workstation including a height-adjustable work surface is described. The workstation includes a frame, and the work surface is configured to translate relative to the frame to vary a height of the work surface. A lift assembly configured to assist translation of the work surface relative to the frame. The lift assembly includes a moveable component and translation of the moveable component results in a translation of the work surface relative to the frame. A translation sensor is coupled to one of the frame or the movable component, and it is configured to measure translation of the moveable component relative to the frame. A control circuit is in communication with the translation sensor to determine an amount of translation of the work surface relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, William Dale Tischer, Jeffrey Aymond
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Patent number: 11766115Abstract: A lifting table stand includes a pair of telescopic columns, a carrier, an actuation module, and a passive mechanism. Each telescopic column includes multiple tubes adapted to sheathe with each other and move telescopically relative to each other. The carrier includes a beam straddling the telescopic columns and a pair of support members perpendicularly connected to two ends of the beam. The actuation module includes a receiving member detachably installed to the beam and a driver connected to the receiving member. The passive mechanism includes a transmission shaft and a pair of gear sets installed in the tubes. The transmission shaft passes the driver and is connected to each gear set. Since the receiving member is detachably installed to beam, the actuation module may be changed to different types to control the elevation of the lifting table stand.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2023Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: TIMOTION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yu-Chang Lin
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Patent number: 11766371Abstract: In a method for managing human waste collection for a bed-ridden user, a pelvic support member with an aperture and another opening is suspended over a mattress. A bag fitting the aperture is removably attached to the pelvic support member below the aperture. The pelvic support member is adjusted to change a geometric parameter of the aperture and/or the opening. The pelvic support member includes longitudinally extending flexible elongate elements each slidably attached to transverse edge elements of the pelvic support member and further includes transversely extending flexible elongate elements each slidably attached to longitudinal edge elements of the pelvic support member. The adjusting of the pelvic support member includes sliding at least one of the flexible elongate elements along respective ones of the transverse edge elements and the longitudinal edge elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventor: Elaine L Britton
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Patent number: 11744358Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustment profile (11) comprising an elongated means, substantially square of its cross section which means is provided with evenly spaced fastening openings (13) on at least one of its surfaces for receiving fastening means. In the cross section of this adjustment profile, one of its four sides is open for the whole length dimension of the adjustment profile comprising two opposite edge profiles (12) shaped substantially symmetrical to form a linear guide. Between the two opposite edge profiles (12) forming this linear guide is here arranged a moving carriage (16), whereby the motion of the carriage is supported by at least two bearing units (18) supported on opposite edge profiles.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: TRESTON OYInventor: Kimmo Harjula
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Patent number: 11696638Abstract: A convertible table is disclosed. The convertible table may comprise a tabletop, a plurality of supporting legs, a plurality of leg mounting tracks, and a table converting mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Four Board Woodworks, LLCInventor: Edward Neal James
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Patent number: 11674929Abstract: A lifting apparatus (100) is disclosed. The lifting apparatus (100) includes a power driving module (1) for providing a driving force, a plurality of lifting modules (21, 22, 23) for raising and lowering a supporting module (4) upon action of the driving force, and a transmission module (3) located under the supporting module (4) for transmitting the driving force to at least one of the plurality of lifting modules (21, 22, 23). An ultrasonic inspection system is also disclosed, which includes at least one ultrasonic probe and the lifting apparatus (100) for raising and lowering a workpiece (200) at least partly immersed in a liquid to a suitable position for inspection of the workpiece (200) by the at least one ultrasonic probe.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Xun Yu, Aixen Chen
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Patent number: 11617698Abstract: A user module for a patient support is provided. The user module is coupled to a patient support barrier, such as a siderail or a footboard.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Carl William Riley, James L. Walke, Brian T. Wiggins, Jack B. Wilker, Robert Mark Zerhusen
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Patent number: 11596221Abstract: A lifting table stand includes a pair of telescopic columns, a carrier, an actuation module and a passive mechanism. Each telescopic column includes multiple tubes adapted to sheathe with each other and move telescopically relative to each other. The carrier includes a beam straddling the telescopic columns and a pair of support members perpendicularly connected to two ends of the beam. The actuation module includes a receiving member detachably installed to the beam and a driver connected to the receiving member. The passive mechanism includes a transmission shaft and a pair of gear sets installed in the tubes. The transmission shaft passes the driver and is connected to each gear set. Since the receiving member is detachably installed to beam, the actuation module may be changed to different types to control the elevation of the lifting table stand.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: TIMOTION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yu-Chang Lin
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Patent number: 11564484Abstract: A mobile workstation can include a head unit assembly. A worksurface can be coupled to the head unit assembly and configured to translate with respect to the head unit assembly between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A glide can be rotatably coupled to the head unit assembly and engaged with the worksurface. The glide can include a latch configured to translate with respect to a glide body of the glide. The mobile workstation can include a worksurface opening mechanism having a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The worksurface opening mechanism can include a latch release handle moveably coupled to the head unit assembly. Movement of the latch release handle can transition the worksurface opening mechanism between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration. A release assembly can selectively engage with the first latch. A lift system can bias the worksurface away from the head unit assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Mark Alan Kottman, Michael Anthony Apolloni, John Kenneth Blomstrom
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Patent number: 11533988Abstract: A lift force of a height adjustable assembly can be estimated using a potentiometer or other position sensor coupled to a counterbalance mechanism. The estimated lift force can be communicated to the user, e.g., presented on an electronic display, and the user can continue adjustment of the lift force, if needed, to substantially balance the lift force with the weight of the components coupled to the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Peter Lee LaFleur Walls, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Mustafa Ergun
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Patent number: 11526141Abstract: A variable height workstation system includes a base, a variable height platform, a lift mechanism, and a sensor arrangement. The lift mechanism is configured to move the variable height platform within a range of motion between a fully lowered position and a raised position. The sensor arrangement is operatively connected to the variable height platform. The sensor arrangement is configured to sense the position and movement of a user on, above and around the variable height platform for outputting data to determine how the user is positioned on, above and around the variable height platform in comparison to a predetermined target position.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: FELLOWES, INC.Inventor: Tai Hoon K. Matlin
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Patent number: 11470961Abstract: A shelf system may have a shelf member, and a biasing bracket attached to the shelf member having a rear portion and a forward portion. The system may also have a biasing member having a first end connected to the rear portion of the biasing bracket and a second end connected to the shelf member. The forward portion of the biasing bracket may have a lower stop adapted to prevent the shelf member from extending below a horizontal orientation. And, a pivot bracket may be located behind the lower stop through which a pivot extends and into the biasing bracket to permit selective movement of the shelf member.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventors: Mark Anthoney Henry, Jr., Joshua Merle Rogers, Joshua Michael Gerez
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Patent number: 11472557Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for a galley lift. In one embodiment, the galley lift includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion can have a lift platform and a lift platform ram extension. The lower portion can have a lift mechanism and a ram. In some embodiments, the lift platform ram extension is attached to the ram.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Delta Air Lines, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lee Newbauer, Galen James Meyers
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Patent number: 11447335Abstract: A system for replenishing a self-service pick-up cabinet, a self-service pick-up cabinet system, an apparatus, and a method are provided. The system for replenishing self-service pick-up cabinet controls, by means of a control system, an goods transport device to acquire replenishing goods at an inlet of a self-service pick-up cabinet, and transports the replenishing goods to a goods locker, which is designated by the control system, of the self-service pick-up cabinet. The self-service pick-up cabinet system comprises the system for replenishing a self-service pick-up cabinet, the self-service pick-up cabinet and an unmanned delivery vehicle. The unmanned delivery vehicle transports and unload the replenishing goods to the inlet of the self-service pick-up cabinet. The replenishing efficiency of the self-service pick-up cabinet is improved and the labor cost is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: BEIJING JINGDONG QIANSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Xianwang Wang
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Patent number: 11447251Abstract: A configurable interior fixture for a vehicle includes a base assembly, a table assembly and an ottoman cushion. The base assembly is positionable between a lowered position and a raised position. The table assembly includes a center leaf section supported on the base assembly and a side leaf section that is moveable between a stowed position and a use position. The ottoman cushion includes a base frame with a cavity for receiving the table assembly and a cushion assembly attached to the base frame. The interior fixture may be configured as a foot rest by lowering the base assembly, folding the table assembly and attaching the ottoman cushion to the table assembly. The interior fixture may be configured as a table by raising the base assembly, detaching the ottoman cushion from the table assembly and the unfolding the table assembly into the use position.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationInventor: Joe Guthrie
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Patent number: 11433775Abstract: A method of charging a battery system of an electrically powered aircraft that is at a location on the ground. The method moves an Aircraft Charging Unit (ACU) to a position proximate to the location, the ACU having a set of storage batteries, a charge controller, and a connection system. The method further couples the set of storage batteries to the battery system through the connection system of the ACU and causes transfer of energy from the set of storage batteries to the battery system under control of the charge controller. The method then decouples the set of storage batteries from the battery system of the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: HiveSpot, Inc.Inventors: Brian L. Hinman, Tabetha L. Hinman
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Patent number: 11371644Abstract: A display stand has two spaced apart legs connected by a horizontal support bar that is attachable to multiple displays. Carriage assemblies allow the stand to adjust the vertical position of the displays, shuttles and rails allow the stand to adjust the horizontal positions of the displays, and a central joint on the support bar allows the stand to adjust the angle between the displays. The carriage assemblies can convert rotational movement of adjustment handles into vertical movement of the support bar that is synchronized at both legs whether the support bar is in a straight or angled configuration. Wheels on the shuttles can provide smooth, consistent contact with rails in the support bar despite changes in the nominal dimensions of the rails. The display stand provides improved smoothness, rigidity, and comfort for the user to support and use multiple displays on a single stand.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Michael E. Leclerc, Brett W. Degner, Danny L. McBroom, David H. Narajowski, Denis H. Endisch, Kristopher P. Laurent, Simon J. Trivett
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Patent number: 11357320Abstract: A frame for sit-stand-tables comprising a longitudinal member (3), two height-adjustable legs (6, 7) with at least two telescopic profiles, namely an outer and an inner profile, and with a driving mechanism, driven by a motor unit (39), comprising an electric motor (46) and a gear. According to the invention the motor unit (39) is arranged in the longitudinal member (3) and connected to the driving mechanism in the height-adjustable legs (6, 7). Thus, a frame with a simplified construction is achieved. The construction of the legs (6, 7) can be simplified and at the same time the dimensions can be reduced, as it is not necessary to take the building-in of a motor into the legs into consideration. As both legs (6, 7) are driven by a joint motor unit (39), the electric control can also be simplified as it will not have to drive the two legs synchronously.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Linak A/SInventor: Casper Jørgensen
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Patent number: 11350737Abstract: The invention relates to a pick-up device with a height-adjustable pick-up unit and at least one gas pressure spring designed to compensate for forces acting on the holding unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: REALTHINGKS GMBHInventors: Sugandar Swetharanyam, Peter Jakobsson
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Patent number: 11333431Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage chamber, a drawer door, a rail that slidably couples the drawer door to the cabinet, a driving device provided in the door part, an elevation device provided in the drawer part to vertically ascend or descend at least a portion of the drawer part, and an elevation detection device. The drawer door includes a drawer part configured to be inserted into and withdrawn out of the storage chamber and a door part coupled to the drawer part and configured to open and close the storage chamber. The driving device includes a motor assembly, a screw assembly having a screw and a screw holder, and a lever that couples the screw holder to the elevation device and is configured to be rotated based on the movement of the screw holder along the screw.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Cheolsoon Park
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Patent number: 11326384Abstract: An automatic door opening system suitable for use in an electrical device having a body with an inner chamber, a door hinged to the body from one side, and a processing unit, the automatic door opening system having a rod that allows the door to open by applying a pushing force to the door while moving in a forward direction, and allows the door to be released when the rod brings into the backward position by moving in the backward direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: VESTEL BEYAZ ESYA SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIInventors: Melih Yaman, Burak Ozertug
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Patent number: 11318055Abstract: An ambulance cot loading and unloading system for an emergency vehicle includes a base for mounting in the emergency vehicle and an arm mounted for linear movement along the base, wherein the arm configured to support a cot while the cot is being loaded into or unloaded from the emergency vehicle. The ambulance cot loading and unloading system further includes an indicator mounted relative to the arm and a control system, which is in communication with the indicator and configured to generate a status indication of the cot loading and unloading system at the indicator.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Chad Conway Souke, Kurosh Nahavandi, Adam Darwin Downey, Robert Gregory Cox
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Patent number: 11305971Abstract: A lifting device includes a guide unit, a support unit and a lifting unit. The guide unit is extendable and retractable along a direction. The support unit is disposed in the guide unit and includes a securing connector fixed to a seat body and made of elastic material, a support tube connected to the securing connector, and a support member disposed on the support tube. The lifting unit includes a first rod-actuating screw member disposed on the support member and having a first threaded hole, and a threaded rod unit including a first threaded rod extending into the support tube and being threadedly engaged with the first threaded hole, such that the first threaded rod is rotatable by an external force and movable in the direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Inventor: Chia-Ming Liu
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Patent number: 11284709Abstract: An electric lifting platform retractable upon hitting an obstruction includes a lifting column, a platform, a controller, and a manipulator. The controller comprises a main control unit and a motor driving circuit. An output end of the main control unit is connected to the motor driving circuit. The electric lifting platform further includes a multi-axis sensor module for acquiring obstruction-hitting data of the platform. As the multi-axis sensor module is connected to an input end of the main control unit, the main control unit transmits a control signal to the motor driving circuit after processing the obstruction-hitting data, and the motor driving circuit controls the lifting column to execute a corresponding retracting movement.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: ZHEJIANG JIECANG LINEAR MOTION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Xiaojian Lu, Xueli Chen, Yuchen Tan
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Patent number: 11267682Abstract: A position adjustment mechanism for a lifting balance device contains: a first cover and an adjustment device. The first cover includes at least one lifting balance device, and each of the at least one lifting balance device includes a first support, a second support intersected with the first support, and a first shaft configured to connected the first and second supports. The first support includes a first roller arranged on a first end thereof adjacent to the first cover and accommodated in a first track groove on the first cover. The first track groove has the adjustment device arranged therein opposite to the first roller, such that the adjustment device is adjustable to limit a highest lifting position of each of the first support and the second support.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Inventor: Hsien-Ta Huang
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Patent number: 11261600Abstract: A functional wall module for at least partially forming an individual space in a building and for positioning and selectively repositioning one or more objects within the individual space. In one implementation, the functional wall module includes a frame having a plurality of frame supports that define an interior space of the frame. The functional wall module additionally includes a bracket configured to support or couple to moveable platforms, the bracket comprising one or more bracket arms extending away from the interior space and from the frame. The functional wall module additionally includes a positioning mechanism within the interior space and connected to the bracket such that the positioning mechanism is operable to reposition the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.Inventors: Geoff W. Gosling, Colin V. Blehm
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Patent number: 11259630Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for controlling movement of a desk or table. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a housing arranged with the desk or table and a lever configured to initiate raising or lowering of the desk in response to a force applied by a user.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Linak A/SInventors: David B. Seal, Keith D. Alsberg
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Patent number: 11253057Abstract: An adjustable lifting column for adjusting a piece of furniture comprises a drive assembly, a threaded spindle assembly comprising at least two concentrically arranged threaded spindles, of which an outer threaded spindle concentrically surrounds at least one further threaded spindle, a telescopic tube assembly comprising three concentrically arranged telescopic tubes, and a driver mechanism having an internal thread. The threaded spindle assembly is located within the telescopic tube assembly. Two adjacent threaded spindles of the threaded assembly have a common threaded connection. One of the at least two threaded spindles in the threaded spindle assembly is connected to the drive assembly for driving this one threaded spindle. The outer threaded spindle also has an external thread in which the internal thread of the driver mechanism engages. The driver mechanism is connected to a middle telescopic tube of the three telescopic tubes.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: REACTIVE REALITY GMBHInventor: Stefan Windhaber
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Patent number: 11206919Abstract: Electrical operating unit comprising a first and a second part, where the two parts can be mutually adjusted. The Operating unit (1) comprises a first part constructed as a housing (2), which contains the electric equipment with at least one electric switch and a second part constructed as a mounting unit (3) for the first part. The two parts are interconnected about a shaft (17), so they can rotate mutually. When the operating unit is mounted the housing (2) will assume a first position, an initial position. By pressing the housing (2) it rotates about the shaft (17) and is brought into a second position, an activation position, where the switch(es) is/are activated in that they are pressed against the second part (3). With this embodiment of the operating unit the piece of furniture can be adjusted in either direction by pressing the housing (2). The housing (2), besides from functioning as a switch, can also be equipped with other switches and displays.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Linak A/SInventor: Jesper Madsen Wolf
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Patent number: 11168770Abstract: A drive mechanism for adjusting a position of a vehicle closure, with respect to a vehicle body, is provided. The drive mechanism may include a linear drive and a telescoping arrangement. The linear drive may include a spindle and a spindle nut and the telescoping arrangement may be coupled to the spindle nut and include a pair of gears coupled to one another. As the spindle rotates, the pair of gears may rotate to extend and retract translating portions of the telescoping arrangement in a telescoping manner such that the position of the vehicle closure may be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, BambergInventors: Kim Taylor, Andrew Lakerdas, Mark Farrugia, Alwin Macht, Michael Kuiper
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Patent number: 11166546Abstract: A height adjustable desk includes a work surface, a first telescoping leg, a second telescoping leg, a driving device, and a switch device. The first telescoping leg and the second telescoping leg are connected to the work surface, and are driven by the driving device to lift or low the work surface to any desired height. The switch device is mounted on the first telescoping leg to be activated when the work surface is moved to a predetermined position. The switch device will turn the motor off to stop the work surface when the switch device is activated.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignees: HI-MAX INNOVATION CO., LTD.Inventor: Jhih Fan Lin
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Patent number: 11160365Abstract: A synchronizing lifter and a lifting table are disclosed that can ensure components supported on the synchronizing lifter cannot be in an inclined state. This has advantages in that by releasing the locking of one of power output portions of a linear driver, a first flexible traction component, a second flexible traction component, a first bracket and a second bracket through a locking mechanism, the driver works and a flexible connection component connected to the output end of the driver can move. The power is transferred to a corresponding bracket that drives a power transfer component to move up or down. The power transfer component drives the other bracket to move up or down, and another bracket drives the other flexible traction component to move. One driver drives the two ends of a synchronizing mechanism to move up and down, so that the structure is simple and costs are kept low.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: JIANGSU JELT LIFTING SYSTEM CO., LTD.Inventors: Shengrong Tao, Xiaogang Li