Abstract: The inclination adjusting arrangement is applied to a keyboard having a base structure in which a plurality of keys is mounted. The keyboard is provided in its lower portion with fixed front support feet and rear support feet. The rear feet can project by varying amounts from the bottom of the base structure in such a way that the angle of inclination of the plane of the keys is variable with respect to the desk top. For the purposes of adjusting the degree of projection, the rear feet are pivoted and movable along their own axis by means of a slot which co-operates with a fixed pivot pin on the base structure. Each rear foot comprises a positioning tooth which is disposed opposite a support surface and which is capable of selectively engaging with a seat of a series of seats of the base structure. Resilient means which co-operate with the pin hold the positioning tooth engaged with one of the seats.

Abstract: A reconfigurable workstation (10) is illustrated having video, keyboard, and hand operated motion controller capabilities. The workstation includes main side panels (12, 14) between which a primary work panel (A) is pivotally carried in a manner in which primary work panel (A) may be adjusted and set in a negatively declined or positively inclined position for proper forearm support while operating hand controllers (34, 36). A keyboard table (B) supports a keyboard (32) in such a manner that the keyboard (32) is set in a positively inclined position with respect to the negatively declined work panel (A). Declined forearm support surfaces (26, 28) are provided on either side of an alcove (24) accommodating a seated operator with forearms of the operator supported in a declined position for proper support and operation of the hand controllers (34, 36). A visual display unit (C) is inclined with respect to primary work panel (A) so that the operator seated at alcove (24) is properly positioned.

Abstract: A height adjust mechanism which may be advantageously used to set a keyboard to a predetermined number of angles with respect to a support surface upon which the keyboard sits. The apparatus is integral with the keyboard base and includes an adjustment foot member having a ratchet surface with four detents therein. The foot member is pivotally mounted within the keyboard base and extends downward through a hole in the keyboard base. An adjustment lever is also pivotally mounted within the keyboard base and includes a pawl which engages one of the detents of the adjustment foot member. A single spring is connected to the adjustment foot and to the adjustment lever. This spring biases the adjustment foot in a downward direction, while at the same time biasing the adjustment lever so that the pawl positively engages one of the detents of the ratchet surface.

Abstract: A bridge and stopper mechanism for an apparatus for lateral transfer of roller pallets, the apparatus serving to transfer roller pallets and employing bridges as extensions of rails between the shelving and the transporter body, the stopper being placed on the shelving to control the access of roller pallets to the lateral transporter. To reduce the number of hydraulic cylinders and to simplify the operation of the mechanism, the invention is implemented in such manner that at least one stopper actuator lever is pivoted on each end of the internal transporter body, the said levers being connected to the bridges and moving along with these. When pressing against the base of the stopper peg, the stopper actuator lever is turned from a horizontal position to a low position.

Abstract: A multi-step control apparatus is provided for raising and lowering a patient treatment table in response to predetermined successive motions of the foot of an operator. An operating rod mounted transversely of the table has a foot pedal on each end thereof and is biased to a mid position both longitudinally and rotationally. In response to inward pressure on either foot pedal a timing cycle is initiated during which the doctor may then initiate a raising or lowering cycle for the table by stepping on one side or the other of the foot pedal and rotating the operating rod out of a neutral rotational position. However, a raising or lowering cycle cannot be initiated without first moving the operating rod inwardly to initiate the timing cycle so that accidental or inadvertent raising or lowering of the table by simply rotating the foot pedal is prevented.

Abstract: A contact keyboard comprising a plurality of modular keys individually insertable in a base frame having feet adjustable in height in order to permit a variable inclination of the key plane. The back feet are pivoted on a shaft internally to lateral sides of the base frame and are provided with edges engaging the support plane for the base frame. The edges have extensive planar portions lying at different distances from the shaft for regulating the inclination of the key plane. The angular position of each back foot is stabilized by a corresponding spring supported by the pivoting shaft and which urges the foot against an associated lateral side of the base frame and causes one of a plurality of notches of the foot to be engaged by a tooth of the associated lateral side of the base frame.

Abstract: A computer terminal work station assembly that includes a mobile mounting stand for a video display terminal (VDT), a keyboard, disc drive, printer paper and printer holding elements. The stand has two up-right joining members arranged so a work surface with the VDT immediately to the rear of the keyboard tilts away so that the screen of the VDT tilts from an angle of 90 degrees with reference to the work surface to 0 degrees with reference to the work surface. A printer paper support surface and printer support surface are located above and forward of the VDT to hold printer paper and a printer and to shield the VDT screen from any overhead light and other room reflections. A shelf is positioned below and diagonal to the work surface to hold the disc drive and provide ballast for the assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable work table is disclosed comprising a frame having spaced apart sides (6), a horizontal shaft (60) supported between the sides of the frame, and a table surface assembly (10) rotatively mounted to the shaft. Camming angular adjustment means (98, 110) is provided for rotating the table surface assembly into selective angular positions about the shaft. Vertically actuating scissor arms (44, 46) are further provided for moving the support shaft upward and downward whereby providing a vertical adjustment.

Abstract: A table comprising two or more legs, at least one leg being fitted with a height adjustment mechanism, all legs being fitted with adjustment mechanisms that are adjustable both in separate and in interconnected relationship.

Abstract: An apparatus for counterbalancing a luminaire pivotally mounted on a drafting board which is adapted to be inclined to a selected working position from approximately 0 degrees to 90 degrees in which the luminaire is provided with support members pivotally mounted on the board and first and second friction control devices are cooperable with the pivotal mounting to provide necessary counterbalancing forces in selected positions of the luminaire. The second control device is activated by a gravity responsive latch when the board is inclined beyond a selected angle of inclination to augment the counterbalancing forces where the gravity moment arm of the luminaire enters a maximum range.

Abstract: A portable table assembly supports a terminal on the main table portion thereof, and a keyboard on the auxiliary table portion thereof. The tilt of the main table, the vertical heights of the main and auxiliary tables, and the linear distance between the main and auxiliary tables are adjustable by a user sitting in a normal position adjacent the auxiliary table. Locking casters on the bottoms of the mobile base for the table assemblies may be locked or unlocked also from the user's sitting position, and the combined center of gravity of the main and auxiliary tables overlies a central leg of the base. A handle mounted to the rear of the main table also stops the terminal from sliding off the rear of the main table, and provides for proper positioning of the cords leading to the terminal.

Abstract: A supervisory desk comprises a top section with a desk surface, or the like, a stand section with at least one leg of adjustable length which supports the top section so that the height of the top section above the stand section can be adjusted. The leg(s) is/are inclined (e.g. at 45.degree.) to the vertical plane, whereby ergonomic conditions are obtained for an operator using the desk having regard to the height of the desk surface, the leg space below the top section and the view over the rear edge of the desk surface.

Abstract: A work table having a support frame and a work surface operatively connected to the support frame. A first caliper linkage having a first end and a second end, the first end is operatively connected to the work surface for vertically displacing and rotating the work surface about a horizontal axis in any vertical position. A first leadscrew operatively connected to the support frame and to the second end of the first caliper for varying an included angle of the first caliper and thus the height of the connected work surface. A second caliper linkage having a first end and a second end, the first end is operatively connected to the work surface at a point displaced from the first caliper linkage for vertically displacing and rotating the work surface about a horizontal axis in any vertical direction. A second leadscrew is operatively connected to the support frame and to the second end of the second caliper for varying an included angle of the second caliper and thus the height of the connected work surface.

Abstract: A coffin bed adjusting apparatus for providing both elevation and tilt adjustments to a coffin bed in a burial casket. The bed frame is connected to a bed support member which is pivotally mounted to an elevating support member. The elevating support member is threadedly mounted on a threaded shaft, the rotation of which adjusts the vertical height of the bed. A rack is slidably mounted on a threaded shaft, the rotation of which adjusts the vertical height of the bed. A rack is slidably mounted to the elevating support member, and is engaged to a pinion which is also mounted to the elevating support member. The rotation of the pinion drives the rack, which translates the rotating movement into a pivoting of the bed support member thereby causing a desired tilt of the casket bed frame. This pivoting is achieved by the interaction of a slot in the bed support member and an arm on the rack. The pinion which moves the rack is rotated by a second shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively adjusting the angle of inclination of a work surface, such as a desk top, comprising a casing attached to the bottom side of one end of the work surface, with a foot device comprising a circular cylindrical part with positioning channels in the periphery thereof and a foot member extending therefrom and with the cylindrical part contained within the casing, an engaging member projecting in the inside of the casing and for locking selected ones of the channels, and resilient member for holding the cylindrical part against the engaging member, whereby manual rotation of the foot member to different locking positions of the channels and engaging member, enables adjustment of the length and angle of extension of the foot member outside of the casing, and thus determine the space between the work surface and a base, with the other end of the work surface being pivotally connected.

Abstract: The device comprises a swivel joint coupling, connecting the top plate of the product carrying plate stack to the rod of the flacon sealing cylinder-piston assembly and adapted to allow a given inclination of the top plate and hence of all the other plates operatively associated therewith, an engagement member being provided acting laterally on at least one plate of the stack and adapted to interlock the plates on one side to forcibly tilt them as the rod is raised.

Abstract: A tilting table includes a table top, a base, linkage operatively interconnecting the base to the table top and an adjustment connected to the linkage for adjusting the angle of the table top relative to the base. The linkage includes a pivot connection interconnecting the table top and the base, a first link pivotally connected to the table top at one end and at the other end pivotally connected to the base and a second link connected to the first link and selectively actuated by the adjustment for actuating the first link and tilting the table top. The second link is connected to a traveling nut which is actuated by a threaded shaft for moving the second link and tilting the table top. The traveling nut and second link are carried by rollers supported by the base for supporting the table top.

Abstract: A tilting table for machining works is of the worm and worm wheel type incorporating a hydraulic servomechanism. A displacement of a stylus operating lever effected by the drive worm shaft moves the servocontrol valve out of its neutral position, thereby causing a tilting motion of the table in a desired direction via a hydraulic power unit of the mechanism. Due to a linkage connection between the table and the lever, the movement of the table always follows the lever so as to compensate the initial displacement, resulting in light and accurate positioning of the inclined table.

Abstract: An adjustable, split top table for accommodating word processing equipment and the like comprises a base support, a main frame connected to the base support and two independently movable table tops (front and rear) adjustably secured to the main frame. A first lead screw is mounted between the main frame and the front table top so as to slope forward at an acute angle to the vertical. A second lead screw is mounted between the main frame and a front section of the rear table top and parallel to the first lead screw. A third lead screw is pivotally mounted between the main frame and a middle section of the rear table top. Drive means are coupled to the lead screws to independently raise and lower the first table top, raise and lower the rear table top and tilt the rear table top.

Abstract: The inclination angle of a keyboard is made infinitely adjustable between preset maximum and minimum angles to suit individual operator and work place needs by means of an adjustment assembly. The assembly calls for selectably setting cam plate housing seats located at one end of the keyboard to increase or lower the angle of inclination.

Abstract: A tilting work table for supporting articles during work operations and having a base structure, a bed plate pivotally connected to the base structure, a plurality of hydraulic cylinders connected between the base structure and the bed plate to raise or tilt the bed plate from a horizontal position to a vertical position, a plurality of folding leg braces connected between the bed plate and the base structure and extendable into a position to form a "stiff-leg" arrangement for bracing the bed plate in substantially any tilted position, secondary cylinders connected between the leg braces and the base structure for urging the leg braces into the extended position and to "break" or initiate the folding of the leg braces when the bed plate is lowered from the vertical position to the horizontal position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer terminal station constituted by an input device and by an output device, both devices being separate one from the other.According to the invention, the station comprises a support for the device 2 constituted by a column mounted for sliding along its axis in a stand, and for rotation about its axis with respect to said stand, the top part of the said column being provided with a console mounted to pivot about an inclinable axis for the output device whereas between the column and the stand are provided means for their axial immobilization in relative rotation and whereas between the column and the console are provided means for adjusting the inclination of the console.

Abstract: A support structure (10), preferably a rotatable bed, pivotable between a generally horizontal use position and a generally vertical storage position is disclosed. A counterbalancing mechanism (20) which reduces the amount of force needed to rotate the support structure (10) is operatively connected to the support structure (10). A drive arm (70) driven by a motor mechanism (64) in a linear direction is also operatively connected to the support structure (10). The drive arm (70) is connected to the support structure (10) through a linkage apparatus. The linkage apparatus has linkage plates (82) pivotably connected to drive arm (70) and connecting plates (92) extending from the support structure (10). A T-shaped rod mechanism (102) is engaged by latch (116), rotatably connected to the linkage plates (82), and extends through a hole in frame member (14) of support structure (10) where a coil spring (124) is received about the rod mechanism (102).

Abstract: The chiropractic table of the present invention includes a base frame, an intermediate frame above the base frame, and a table frame above the intermediate frame. A plurality of independently movable support pieces are mounted to the table frame and extend above the table frame to provide a support surface for the patient. The table may be tilted about a horizontal axis from a horizontal position to a near vertical position. It may also be elevated or lowered when in its horizontal position. One or more of the support pieces include a cock and drop feature which permits the chiropractor to elevate the piece to a predetermined height. The chiropractor then places downward pressure on the patient at a point directly above the support piece which has been elevated. A system of cams and cam followers holds the elevated piece in its upper position until the pressure reaches a predetermined magnitude, at which time the support piece is released and drops to its original position.

Abstract: A footstool is disclosed which is variable in both its height and its slope to accommodate the varying needs of individuals who are required to hold a leg in an elevated position for extended periods of time and are, therefore, prone to fatigue of the leg, back and other portions of the body. The stool includes a main body portion having adjustable legs at each end and which may be hinged to the main body portion for convenience in transport and storage. Each of the legs is formed of a base portion and a portion fixed to the main body of the stool with an infinitely-variable adjustment member such as a screw anchored in one of the leg portions and a mating nut mounted in the other of the leg portions. Preferably, the legs extend downwardly from the main body at diverging angles, in their use position, to enhance the longitudinal stability of the stool.

Abstract: A universal drapery making machine having a horizontal working table for handling a drapery panel that has its bottom edge and its two side edges hemmed at prior stations, and an unfinished top edge of the drapery. The operator is able to attach the bottom edge of the drapery panel face down to a transverse bar that is movably supported over the top planar surface of the table. Motive means moves the bar toward the rear edge of the table, and the panel is then measured to size, and the top edge of the drape is simultaneously cut and a stiffening tape such as buckram with its own adhesive strip is attached along the cut edge. Then this stiffened edge is manually folded over twice and stapled temporarily in place so the drapery may be removed to a later station for forming the pleats in this header. The table is pivotally supported by a transverse pivotal support means.

Abstract: Display rack having tray supports which tilt from a horizontal transport position to an inclined display position and in which the movement of the racks from the first to the second position actuates a brake to lock the rack in place on the floor.

Abstract: According to the preferred embodiment of this invention, a cab of a tilt cab truck is mounted on a chassis frame by suspension springs. A hydraulic ram is arranged to move the cab from a riding position to a tilted position. The means connecting the ram to the cab permits free movement of the cab on its suspension springs when the cab is in its riding position and provides a restraint against movement between the ram and cab when the cab is in its tilted position.