Abstract: A tilted shelf assembly is disclosed in which a shelf is in the form of a member of sheet material having bends including a 90 degree bend defining a junction between rearward and forward wall portions. The rearward wall portion is inserted between fingers of two brackets which have shaft portions engaged in openings in the side walls of a display fixture. A 180 degree bend is provided at the upper edge of the forward wall portion of the shelf, lockingly engaged between fingers of a forward pair of brackets.

Abstract: A one-piece sewing machine bed extension including portions which deform as the extension is placed on a sewing machine and generate internal stresses coacting with interlocks between the bed extension and sewing machine so arranged as to firmly secure the bed extension in place in a manner which is augmented by forces applied to the bed extension incident to normal operation and handling of the sewing machine.

Abstract: A worktable, especially an office table, which includes two side legs, at least one support bar which connects these legs, and a table-top. Also provided are rigidly interconnected support, connecting and fastening structures which permit different height positions and inclinations of the table-top with the aid of simple tools. The connecting, support, and fastening structures save space, and give the table the necessary stability and freedom from vibration. For this purpose, the fastening plates have holes which are equally spaced from, and are rotationally symmetrical to, the middle point of the plate. The bars have at least two fastening and support surfaces for the table-top and are eccentrically connected with the fastening plates in such a manner that in different rotary positions of the two plates, the fastening and support surfaces of the bars are located at different levels or height positions. The table legs have threaded holes arranged to correspond with the fastening holes of the plate.

Abstract: This piece of furniture is designed for setup at the work place in a modular design concept and has an adjustable tabletop. At the rear edge of the tabletop (1) there is at least one bolt (27) with a projecting end which passes through a vertical slit (29) in a hollow beam (3). In the hollow space of this beam, there is at least one vertical adjusting spindle (32) which has a follower nut (31). This follower nut is connected to the bolt (27) in such a way that when the spindle is turned, the rear part is raised or lowered. The adjusting mechanism is easy to operate and permits infinite adjustment of the rear side of the tabletop. It takes up very little space, so that electrical lines and other facilities can be housed easily in the hollow space of the beam.

Abstract: A worktable, particularly an office desk, having a top adapted to be adjustable as to height and inclination. The top is supported on four vertically adjustable columns, each of the two columns of the pair of columns in front and the two columns of the pair of columns in the rear are jointly adjustable in guides provided in the trestle. To selectively adjust the height and inclination of the table top, latch receptacles are provided on all columns spaced along their length to receive compression spring urged locking pins installed in the trestle. Each of the pair of support columns is associated with a lever mechanism by means of which each pair of support columns can be rotated, the latch connection unlatched and, upon adjustment of the pair of columns, the latched position re-established.

Abstract: The invention comprises a flat base member which is inserted between the mattress and spring of a bed, a pair of arms of different lengths, each of which is pivoted at one end in an end of the base member, and at the other end to an end of a preferably transparent table on which the reading material rests face down. The pivot arrangements on the table are such that the article can be adapted for use on either side of a bed.

Abstract: A rocker arm assembly for support of the haul rope of an aerial tramway or the like is disclosed. The assembly includes rocker arms, rope supporting sheaves rotatably mounted to the rocker arms and cantilevered from an inwardly facing side of the rocker arms. The rocker arms are additionally formed with rope catching groove or recess positioned outwardly of the sheaves and having a configuration which will enable not only the rope, but a hanger arm and grip to pass over the rope catcher in the event that the haul rope derails from the sheaves. The rocker arm assembly also preferably includes a platform which acts as a mount for the rocker arms and can be used for maintainence and repair of the rocker arms and rope supporting sheaves. Additionally, the rocker arm assembly includes haul rope derailment responsive apparatus formed to shutdown the tramway operation upon derailment of the rope from the sheaves.

Abstract: A swivelling device for supporting a large-size part in the form of a spherical dome, including a supporting structure (1) in the form of a truncated pyramid contriving at least five bearing surfaces one of which corresponds with the small base of the truncated pyramid and the others with its side faces. A crown (12) for support and attachment of the spherical dome (18) is connected to the supporting structure (1) by way of a connecting structure (10-11). The axis of the truncated pyramid coincides with the axis of the crown (12) and the spherical dome (18) is placed on the crown (12) with its axis along this common direction. Different orientations of the dome (18) may be obtained by resting the device upon the different bearing surfaces of the structure (1). The device is useful in particular for the support of domed ends of pressurized-water nuclear reactor vessels upon which work of welding or building up is being carried out.

Abstract: A multi-purpose table is adapted for use in schools, and particularly in science or art labs, as a desk or laboratory table. The top of the table may be adjusted in height either to a sitting height or to a standing height. The top may also be placed in either horizontal or sloping position at either adjusted height.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pivot means for a desk top. Said means of the invention comprises two arm members whose first ends are articulated to the desk body and which are both fitted with a flange bearing against the desk body for supporting the arm members inclined towards the front edge of the top. The top is articulated to the opposite ends of said arm members by means of said arm members connecting pin in such a manner that the top rear edge can be erected on the vertically supported arm members and lowered down by moving the top onto the arm members pivoted towards the rear edge of the desk body. The bottom face of the top near the front edge of the top can be provided with a locking groove corresponding to a shoulder-shaped retainer formed in the desk body for locking the top on the desk body in the front-edge direction.

Abstract: For supporting the base shelves of adjacent display devices at different angles of tilt, a pitch adapter is provided and comprises a pair of upright pitch adapter plates having top edges which are angularly inclined, vertically disposed center plate means interposed between the pitch adapter plates and secured thereto so that the top edges of said adapter plates are inclined in opposite directions and the upper edge of said center plate means inclined downwardly from each end thereof to a lower level between the ends thereof whereby the top edge of each end of said center plate means coincides approximately with the top edge of one end of different ones of said adapter plates.

Abstract: Two lateral parts (1) interconnected by an upper support (21) are provided in an office furniture unit, with an adjustable table top (22) being arranged between said lateral parts. The adjustment of the table top in the tilt and vertically is accomplished by lateral and posterior pin engagements (35 and/or 32). A bolt (28) which is positioned for reciprocal movement is arranged in the posterior edge (26) of the table top (22). The head (54) of the bolt (28) grips behind a vertical slot (38) of the support (21). Upon disengagement of the table top for its adjustment, it remains connected to the support via the bolt so that it cannot drop out.

Abstract: Shelving assembly includes vertically disposed corner posts interconnected at their bottom ends by base panels secured to the posts by disjointable connecting means and interconnected at their top ends by header panels disjointably secured to the posts together with a plurality of vertically spaced clips disjointably mounted to each post and arranged to support a plurality of shelves except for the bottom shelf which is arranged for disposition in a horizontal attitude and which also is tiltable by virtue of its support along its rear edge by a tilt beam, the shelf which is disposed immediately above the lowermost shelf being arranged to form a tiltable back portion for the device which is disposed in approximately perpendicular relation to the lowermost shelf when tilted.

Abstract: A shelving assembly particularly useful for displaying or storing merchandise in commercial establishments in any of several ways tailored to meet the needs of that establishment. The components are capable of being combined to produce an assembly with any selected number of inclined shelves where automatic forward gravity feed of the articles to be supported upon said shelves is desired. Alternatively, the same components may be assembled to provide a unit having any desired number of horizontal shelves. Again, depending on the needs of the user, such shelves may be oriented so that protective rims extend about their horizontal top surfaces, or they may be oriented so that no such rims are provided.

Abstract: A modular display system unit for beverage bottles includes a base assembly and at least two spaced apart upright supporting webs detachably connected to the base assembly. A plurality of shelf assemblies are positioned for support between the webs. Each shelf includes a novel top surface sheet to minimize friction forces between the shelf and the bottles to provide a gravity feed capability when the shelves are tilted forward. Brackets are provided for detachable connection to the webs for adjustably supporting the shelf assemblies between the webs at varying heights and angles of inclination with respect to the longitudinal axis of the webs. The webs include an arrangement of keyhole slots, preferably on both sides thereof, but on at least one side, which serve to support the brackets. The arrangement includes a row of central keyhole slots having their axes aligned with each other and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the web.

Abstract: A component adapted for attachment to a library unit stand for use in storing magazines, pamphlets and other information-bearing media, said component comprising a frame assembly having means for attaching it to a library unit stand, and a shelf assembly mounted to the frame assembly so as to be movable from a first media-storing position where it is in a plane that is horizontal or nearly horizontal and a second media-displaying position where its rear end has been advanced and its front end has been lowered so that it is inclined at a selected angle for displaying the media stored thereon.

Abstract: In a sheet metal merchandising display stand, a base shelf is converted from a horizontal bottle support to a tilted package support merely by reversing its position. Two reinforcing channels are secured to the underside of the shelf and extend from one side to the other. These reinforcing channels have web sections both of which are located in a plane forming a 3.5 degree angle with the article-supporting surface. The web sections rest on flanges which project inwardly from the side panels of a base assembly and are located in a plane which is 3.5 degrees from the horizontal. In one position of the shelf, the two angles add together to produce a shelf angle of seven degrees. In the other position the angles subtract to produce a shelf angle of zero degrees. A strong, light-weight tiltable shelf is provided which can be adjusted in the fore-and-aft direction.

Abstract: A furniture construction comprised of a unitary base, supports, attached at their lower ends to the base, rising upwardly and outwardly from the base, and individual work surfaces attached to the upper ends of the supports. A peripheral area of free space is defined outside and beneath the supports and individual work surfaces which allows chairs to be positioned beneath the work surfaces without contacting the inclined supports.

Abstract: Shelving assembly includes vertically disposed corner posts interconnected at their bottom ends by base panels secured to the posts by disjointable connecting means and interconnected at their top ends by header panels disjointably secured to the posts together with a plurality of vertically spaced clips disjointably mounted to each post and arranged to support a plurality of shelves except for the bottom shelf which is arranged for disposition in a horizontal attitude and which also is tiltable by virtue of its support along its rear edge by a tilt beam, the shelf which is disposed immediately above the lowermost shelf being arranged to form a tiltable back portion for the device which is disposed in approximately perpendicular relation to the lowermost shelf when tilted.

Abstract: A drafting table which can be folded together by simple manipulation so as to occupy very little space during packing, transportation, or storage. The table comprises two outriggers, two supporting columns, and a table plate. The supporting columns are each composed of two telescoped bars, and the outriggers are respectively pivotable about the inner of these bars.

Abstract: A turntable for supporting a cake is supported on an axis which can be tipped so as to facilitate the application of decoration to the side of a cake.

Abstract: A game table is disclosed having a support structure including leg assemblies at either end supporting the table. The leg assemblies include a first member pivotally attached to the table along the longitudinal axis of the table and a second member pivotally attached to the first and to a caster pedestal. The pedestals are interconnected by an adjustable rod which can be extended and retracted to level, raise and lower the table. Adjustable braces extend between the tabletop and the pedestals. The tabletop can be pivoted to a generally vertical position thereby facilitating movement and storage of the table when not in use.