Abstract: An adjustable lectern includes a base portion having a tubular upstanding base member and a tubular upstanding tower member that is mounted in a telescoping arrangement with respect to the base member. The base member and the tower member are each respectively formed as rigid tubes or channels by a single, unitary piece of material such as sheet metal. The lectern further includes a work platform that is positioned at an upper end of the tower portion. The work platform is both vertically and horizontally adjustable with respect to the base portion, so that both users who will be standing behind the lectern making a presentation and users who will be sitting behind the adjustable lectern in a wheelchair when making a presentation may be accommodated. Both the work platform and the base member include industry-standard rackmount structure for facilitating integration of electronic components.

Abstract: A height adjustment apparatus for a projector includes a lifting assembly, a pushing rod, and an operation member. The projector includes a bottom wall having a recessed portion extending towards the inner side of the projector. The lifting assembly is received in the recessed portion, and includes a housing secured to the recessed portion, a supporting member, a first engaging member, and a second engaging member. The supporting member has one end pivotably connected to the housing the other end capable of being rotated out of the recessed portion. The first engaging member is connected to the supporting member and includes a first toothed engaging surface. The second engaging member includes a second toothed engaging surface, and is slidable in the housing. The pushing rod and the operation member control the engagement between the first and second toothed engaging surfaces to allow the supporting member to rotate or not.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a height adjustment apparatus which is constructed such that the height of an upper board placed thereon is easily adjusted only by lifting the upper board. To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the height adjustment apparatus includes an actuating unit which controls the height of the apparatus, and a frame unit which is coupled to the actuating unit and is adjusted in height by contraction or extension.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an adjustable mechanism disposed at a front end of a housing body thereof. The adjustable mechanism includes a foot pad extending through the housing body, and movable relative thereto between a retracted position, where a bottom of the foot pad is higher than that of a docking station, and an extended position, where the bottom of the foot pad is at a same level as that of the docking station. A movable engaging hook is mounted slidably on an inner side of the housing body, and is partially exposed from the housing body. The engaging hook engages the foot pad when the engaging hook is at a limiting position and when the foot pad is at the retracted or extended position, and disengages the foot pad to enable the foot pad to move between the retracted and extended positions when at a free position.

Abstract: A bearing device comprises a plurality of bearing members and a plurality of connecting members. The length of at least one connecting member having a different length from other connecting members. The connecting members connect the bearing members together, thus adjusting distance between adjacent bearing members by varying the length of the connecting members.

Abstract: An exemplary stand (60) includes a housing (610), an adjustable base (68), a pulley (630), a sleeve (635), a rotating member (636), a resilient member (632), a sliding member (62), and a cable. The adjustable base is fixed to one end of the housing. The adjustable base has a driving component (681), a follower (682), and a rotation shaft (683). The driving component is configured to rotate the follower. The rotation shaft is fixed to the follower. The pulley is rotatably connected to the housing. The sleeve is slidably disposed on the housing, and engages the rotation shaft. The rotating member is rotatably received in the sleeve. The resilient member is fixed to the adjustable base. The cable partially coils around the pulley, and connects the resilient member to the rotating member. A sliding member is slidably connected to the housing and fixed to the cable.

Abstract: An adjusting apparatus is provided for a projector having a base. The adjusting apparatus includes a supporting member and a rotating member. The supporting member is partially received in the base of the projector and movably coupled to the base. The supporting member forms a plurality of teeth thereon. The rotating member is rotatably coupled to the base of the projector and partially exposed out of the base. The rotating member forms a plurality of teeth mating with the teeth of the supporting member, when the rotating member is rotated in either of two directions, the base of the projector correspondingly moves up and down relative to the supporting member.

Abstract: A leg and a method for measuring the position of a leg for a processing device, which leg comprises a first transfer member, which is articulated to the processing device and a second and a third transfer member for changing the position of the leg. The leg further comprises at least one measuring means for measuring the position of the leg in relation to the processing device.

Abstract: An adjustable support device includes a support, a lift mechanism, and a pulley unit. The support includes at least two casings which are slidably connected with each other so as to adjust the length of the support. The lift mechanism includes a threaded rod screwed into a nut for changing the distance between the casings. The pulley unit is adapted for driving the casings. The present invention provides a labor-saving effect for operation.

Abstract: An adjustment foot unit of a domestic appliance, in particular an adjustment foot unit of a refrigerator unit and/or freezer unit, has a vertical adjustment device having a rotatable rod and a spindle rotatably supported in a housing and having a thread at least sectionally, with the rod and the spindle being connected to one another such that a rotation of the rod results in a rotation of the spindle, having an adjustment unit, in particular a nut, which is arranged rotationally fixedly and has a thread which is in engagement with the thread of the spindle as well as having a foot part displaceable relative to the housing, with the foot part and/or the adjustment unit having a sloped plane in which the adjustment unit is in contact with the foot part.

Abstract: The portable container includes an open upper bucket portion with a single telescoping support column or leg extending concentrically therebeneath. Four feet extend from the lower end of the column, with one foot having an extendible rod therein. A bail or handle extends from the upper portion of the bucket. The device may be used for the carriage of a number of different goods, but is particularly well suited for holding a supply of baseballs or softballs for pitching practice. The device may be deployed at the pitcher's mound, with the foot extension rod providing additional stability when the device is deployed upon the slope of the mound. The low center of gravity of the device when collapsed allows it to be carried within a motor vehicle or the like without undue risk of tipping or spilling of the contents, even when goods are being stored within the bucket portion.

Abstract: A portable laptop computer stand comprises a support assembly mounted atop a pedestal. The pedestal includes a base assembly having a post extending upwardly therefrom. The base assembly is supported by a plurality of radially outwardly extending spokes having castors mounted on free ends thereof. The post may include a telescopic mechanism to allow for vertical height adjustment of the support assembly. The support assembly includes a support panel atop of which is mounted the laptop computer in a secured manner via a pair security devices mounted on opposing sides thereof. The support assembly may further include a pull-out drawer, pull-out keyboard tray having a pull-out mouse panel.

Abstract: An angle adjusting mechanism (3) of a video projector (1) comprises a support (31) which can be pulled out downward from a bottom (2e) of a lower housing member (2b) to protrude a desired height, a lock member (32) to lock movement of the support (31), a link lever (33) to release locking of the support (31) by the lock member (32) when it is moved, and an operation button (35) having a top end portion (35e) inserted into a button hole (2c) of a upper housing member (2a) and movably held on a mounting base (33b) of the link lever (33) in a direction substantially parallel to the top face (2d) on which the button hole (2c) is formed.

Abstract: A stand column includes two tubes having longitudinal axes and curved tube walls surrounding the longitudinal axes. The two tubes include an inner tube guidable in a telescoping manner in an outer tube. A clamping device is structured and arranged to fix the inner tube in various positions with respect to the outer tube, and includes at least one rolling element with a rotational axis oriented parallel to a normal to the longitudinal axes. The at least one rolling element is positioned between at least one clamping body arranged on one of the two tubes and the other of the two tubes, and has a circumferential wall with a curvature parallel to the rotation axis that is adapted to a curvature of the other tube.

Abstract: A projection apparatus including a projection body, a support and a pivoting member is provided. The support is disposed underneath the projection body. The pivoting member serves as a pivot between the projection body and the support, and both sides of the support are supported on a supporting surface. The projection body is suitable for swinging with the pivoting member as a pivot and therefore users are able to quickly adjust the degree of elevation and inclination of the projection body.

Abstract: The device to hold a door for painting supports a door while leaving the outer faces of the door exposed for the application of paint. The device includes a base having a securement member mounted thereon. The securement member may be selectively positioned in the longitudinal direction with respect to the base. A vertical support is releasably received by the securement member and projects upwardly therefrom. An upper horizontal support is releasably mounted to the vertical support and projects forwardly therefrom. The upper horizontal support is user-adjustable in the vertical direction, and the forward portion is received by the lock-receiving opening formed in the door. The lower edge of the door is mounted on a lower horizontal support, which is releasably secured to a forward portion of the base and extends forwardly therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gantry device (10) for use in the assembly or maintenance of heavy parts or machine components or metal parts of a travelling device. The gantry device (10) comprises two lateral bipods (11), every bipod (11) having beam-type, elongate limbs (12) and a connecting element (13) and the limbs (12) being secured to said connecting element (13) with their top ends. The limbs have four extension elements (14), an extension element (14) being arranged on a lower end of every limb (12) or support (12) or beam (12). A cross member (15) extends between the two lateral bipods (11) and is secured to every end of the cross member (15) in the corresponding connecting element (13). The device (10) further comprises a trolley with a roller, which trolley is arranged on the cross member (15) in such a manner that it can be displaced along the cross member (15) in the area between the lateral bipods (11) or horizontally moved.

Abstract: An exemplary display device includes a display panel and a rotating apparatus. The rotating apparatus includes a first spindle assembly, a conveyor connecting to the first spindle assembly, and a second spindle assembly. The first spindle assembly includes a first spindle configured to synchronously rotate with rotation of the display panel. The second spindle assembly includes a second spindle meshed with the first spindle, and is configured to be able to rotate and simultaneously rise or fall along the connecting assembly.

Abstract: An exemplary elevating mechanism used for a flat-panel display monitor includes a support structure, a sliding structure, and a pneumatic cylinder. The support structure includes a pair of guide rails. The sliding structure is mounted to the support structure and is capable of sliding along the guide rails. The pneumatic cylinder includes a cylinder body, a piston shaft, and a first piston. The cylinder body is connected to the support structure. The piston shaft includes a first end received in the cylinder body, and a second end opposite to the first end connected to the sliding structure. The first piston is positioned in the cylinder body and partitions the cylinder body into two chambers. The two chambers are filled with gas. The first piston is fixed to the first end of the piston shaft and defines a through hole for communicating the two chambers.

Abstract: The present invention is draft to corrosion resistant aquatic plant stands, planters, and aquatic animal stands comprising a platform assembly, for use in a shallow body of water. In a preferred embodiment, the length and/or the angle of the legs of the stands of the present invention are adjustable, particularly preferably independently adjustable to permit the platform assembly to be stably and substantially horizontally oriented in use, despite irregularities on the bottom of the body of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilising device for stabilising an object having a plurality of support elements on a surface, particularly objects that are moved frequently such as garden furniture or the tables or restaurant terraces. The stabilising device comprises a plurality of fluid-containing compartments which are in fluid communication with each other by way of a restricted flow mechanism such that they are each variable in height in response to the amount of fluid contained therein and are located between the support elements and the surface. The stabilising device eliminates the requirement for using a valve to control the flow of fluid by using the restricted flow mechanism comprising a plurality of interconnected narrow-bore hoses.

Abstract: An adjustable support mechanism (30) includes a fixed unit (70), an adjustable suspension unit (80) and a connecting unit (90). The adjustable suspension unit is slidably mounted on the fixed unit. The connecting unit is configured for connecting the fixed unit and the adjustable suspension unit. The connecting unit comprises a first elastic member (96) and an adjusting bracket (94). Opposite ends of the first elastic member are connected to the fixed unit and the adjustable suspension unit correspondingly. The adjusting bracket includes two rotary wheels (942, 945) and a coiling member (944) looped around the rotary wheels. The adjustable suspension unit is fixed to the coiling member. At least one of the rotary wheels is rotatable relative to the fixed unit to coil the coiling member around the rotary wheels, sliding the adjustable suspension unit relative to the fixed unit.

Abstract: An exemplary elevator (50) includes a support mechanism (51), an elevating mechanism (52), and an adjusting mechanism (53). The support mechanism includes a support bracket (511) and a coil spring (514). The elevating mechanism includes a rotatable member (521) rotatable attached to the support bracket, a driven member (524) fixed to the rotatable member, a sliding bracket (526) slidably connected to the support bracket, and a sliding member (527) fixed to the sliding bracket. The sliding member is capable of engaging with the rotatable member for converting rotation to linear motion. The adjusting mechanism includes a diver capable of engaging with the driven member and driving the driven member to rotate. A bottom end of the support bracket is fixed to the adjusting mechanism. An end of the coil spring is fixed on the sliding bracket, and another end of the coil spring is connected to the support bracket.

Abstract: A foldable supporting stand with a positioning mechanism includes a base, a support, a sliding body, a positioning mechanism, and a swinging piece. The support is roatably pivoted to the base. The sliding body is slidably provided on the support and is further connected to a screen. The swinging piece is swingably connected to the positioning mechanism. The positioning mechanism is fixed in the support. When the support is folded in the base, the swinging piece swings toward the sliding body due to its own weight, and is then locked with the sliding body. The locked sliding body is restricted from sliding on the support, so that the screen is thus kept stationary. By that arrangement, the supporting stand has a reduced volume for efficient packaging and storage. Furthermore, the screen is held stationary when being transported.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a monopod camera support device that provides a means to attach a camera for photography purposes. The present invention includes a cylindrical base that functions as an enclosure for a telescoping extension when the support is in a closed position. When the support is in an open position, the telescoping extension is extended with a mounting bracket at the opposite end of the telescoping extension. The mounting bracket provides a means for the attachment of a camera thereto which may be specifically attached to a screw under one exemplary embodiment. The mounting bracket also includes a release that enables the bracket to swivel and to be locked into a desired position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a height-adjustable apparatus and a display device having the height-adjustable apparatus. The height-adjustable apparatus comprises a connector, a base and a supporting unit, wherein a flat display panel can be connected to the connector while the base is connected to or disposed on a plane. The supporting unit comprises a first cover and a second cover respectively connected to the connector and the base to form a four-bar linkage. The first cover and the second cover are made of plastic material and respectively include ribs on their inner surfaces for increasing the structural strength of the assembled first cover and second cover.

Abstract: A foldable supporting stand with stoppers in two directions includes a base, a support, a sliding body, a positioning means, a first swinging piece and a second swinging piece. The support is rotatably connected to the base. The sliding body is slidably provided on the support and is further connected to a screen. The first swinging piece and the second swinging piece are swingably connected to the positioning means. The positioning means is connected on the support. When the support is folded on the base, the first swinging piece and the second swinging piece are subjected to their gravitational forces to swing toward the sliding body and thus lock the sliding body. The locked sliding body is restricted from sliding on the support in two directions.

Abstract: A telescopic supporting column and a floodlight using the same with enhanced maneuverability. The telescopic supporting column includes a mast that is made telescopic by inserting two or more tubular columns sequentially in a nested manner; and a braking mechanism for moderately retracting said mast. The braking mechanism includes a pressure-regulating portion provided in a proximal tubular column as a proximal end of said mast; a closing portion provided in a distal tubular column as a distal end thereof; and an air chamber formed inside said mast by partitioning off said portions. The pressure-regulating portion includes: first and second vent holes communicating said air chamber with an exterior; and a valving element closing said second vent hole in a manner capable of opening and closing said second vent hole only.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a computer support stand that rests upon a support surface and provides a front deck that can support a computer display monitor, a keyboard and a mouse pad that can be easily and quickly raised or lowered manually by a computer operator. The front deck is slidably coupled to two vertical support posts. Brake-release side levers encased by elastomeric boots release spring-loaded brake means that secure the front deck to the vertical support posts. Cable and pulley means attach the front deck to a horizontally disposed rear counterbalance tray that is likewise slidably coupled to the vertical support posts. The rear tray provides a support surface for a computer system case and computer accessories that substantially counterbalances the combined weight of the front deck, display monitor, keyboard and mouse pad.

Abstract: A diving board lift assembly for lifting a diving board from a substantially horizontal diving position to a substantially upright position is provided. The diving board having a diving end and a hinged end with the hinged end hingedly connected to a diving board support member. To raise the diving board, an actuator is rotated in a clockwise direction which rotation causes a portion of the top assembly to the lift mechanism to make contact with and raise the diving board to a near vertical position. To lower the diving board to its original position, the actuator need simply be rotated in a counter-clockwise direction.

Abstract: A stand for a camera with a threaded receptacle is disclosed. The stand includes a base. at least two wings hinged to the base, and amounting peg adapted to attach a camera to the base.

Abstract: A support for supporting an object such as audiovisual equipment within a motor vehicle in operable position for viewing by passengers of the motor vehicle. The support may comprise an expansible post comprising spring urged telescoping sections and an adjustable shelf. The shelf may comprise a collar having a setscrew enabling selective positioning of the shelf along the post both along the length and also at a selected angular orientation. A variable length arm may fix the shelf at a selected orientation within a range from vertical to horizontal when the post is vertically mounted within the motor vehicle. The post may have a soft pad for protecting the ceiling surface of the motor vehicle. The spring may be exposed at the bottom end of the post.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable supporting structure that comprises a link member whose bottom and top portions disposed with a lower end and a top end; a lower hinge having at least one shaft pivoted on the lower end of the link member so as to render the link member rotatably pivoted between the two lower frames of the lower hinge; an upper hinge having at least one shaft pivotally connected on the upper end of the link member so as to render the link member rotatably pivoted between the two upper frames of the upper hinge; at least a coupling assembly having one lower axle wheel and one upper axle wheel disposed between the lower end and the upper end of one side of the link member and between the lower frame and upper frame, respectively, and pivoted on the lower hinge and upper hinge, respectively, with a flexible cord engagingly secured between the lower and upper axle wheels; and at least an idle wheel pivoted on one side of the link member and between the lower and upper axle wheels to be interlacing engaged

Abstract: In an apparatus support console comprising a pedestal having a foot, a support column extending from the foot and pivot joint structures supported on the column and carrying an apparatus or an apparatus holder, a telescopic member is longitudinally movably supported in the column and/or between the pivot joint structures so as to be extendable or insertable and the telescopic structure is provided with locking means for locking the telescopic member to permit secure positioning of the apparatus and locking it in any position convenient to a user of an apparatus supported by the support console.

Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a rotatable bracket, and an elevating support rotatably connected to the rotatable bracket. The elevating support includes a base member, a first rotatable module, a second rotatable module, and a third rotatable module. The first and second rotatable modules are both rotatably assembled between the rotatable bracket and the base member. The second rotatable module is positioned opposite to the first rotatable module. The first and second rotatable modules are spaced by a predetermined distance, and rotate along a same direction relative to the base member. The third rotatable module is positioned between the first and second rotatable modules, and rotatably follows the first and second rotatable modules.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical unit which by great flexibility enables the arranging and positioning of an electronic unit containing a screen, e.g. a TV, in such a way that the display surface of the unit can be disposed optimally with respect to the comfort of the user. By the indicated invention is achieved a large degree of freedom with regard to rotating and tilting the unit to relevant positions.

Abstract: A stand including a column that is mounted on a base section and that has at least one profiled element. A head unit which includes a pivoting element that can be tilted about a horizontal pivoting axis and can be clamped in a desired tilted position is fixed to the upper end section of the column and an upper face of the pivoting element has a receiving element. This invention provides a stable inclined position by a simple manipulation. To achieve this, the head unit includes a bolt which extends into a longitudinal cavity of the profiled element and is fixed relative to the upper end section and in which the pivoting element is mounted.

Abstract: A portable human body pulsating apparatus has an air pulse generator mounted on a pedestal having wheels to facilitate movement of the apparatus on a surface. The pedestal has an upright piston and cylinder assembly operable to adjust the elevation of the air pulse generator.

Abstract: A stand includes a frame, a sliding member, and two torsion springs. The frame has two guide rail subassemblies. The sliding member is slidably attached to the guide rail subassemblies. A first end of each torsion spring is connected to the frame, and a second end of each torsion spring is connected to the sliding member to provide an elastic force to overcome the total weight of the sliding member and a load.

Abstract: A support in the form of a high directional having a configurable number of telescoping legs is disclosed. The support provides a head and a plurality of telescoping legs, the head having a plurality of head units and each head unit having at least one associated leg depending therefrom. Each head unit being adapted to be coupled to at least two other head units.

Abstract: A motorcycle gas tank paint stand includes (i) a bung plug adapter to releasably connect to the inside wall surrounding the gas fill access opening of the gas tank, and to optionally engage the outer lip surrounding the gas fill access opening, without obscuring the exterior surface of the gas tank to be painted, (ii) a first rotary device carrying the bung plug adapter for rotating the bung plug adapter through 360 degrees about a non-horizontal axis, and a corresponding position-locking mechanism to selectively secure the bung plug adapter and gas tank in a desired angular position about the non-horizontal axis, (iii) a second rotary device carrying the first rotary device for rotating the bung plug adapter through 360 degrees about a horizontal axis, and a corresponding position-locking mechanism to selectively secure the bung plug adapter and gas tank in a desired angular position about the horizontal axis, and (iv) an optional linear translating device carrying the second rotary device shaft for effectin

Abstract: The adjustable stand has lower and upper components spaced vertically apart. The upper component supports a monitor of a computer and is movable upwardly and downwardly relative to the lower component while the lower component remains fixed in position. An operator of the computer can accordingly adjust the monitor to eye-level whether the operator is standing or is seated. A platform supports a keyboard and is movable with the upper component. The level of the platform may be adjusted selectively upwardly and downwardly relative to the upper component.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for positioning an extremity of an animal. The system, apparatus, and method including a base part having a cavity and an adjusting mechanism, one or more legs attached to the base part, an extension member structured and arranged so as to fit within the cavity of the base part and engage the adjusting mechanism, an upper part attached to the extension member, the upper part having bifurcated ends and a center section for holding the extremity of the animal in a desired position.

Abstract: The invention is based on a seat attachment apparatus, in particular for attachment of a seat to a floor in an aircraft, having at least one horizontal attachment means and at least one vertical attachment means which can be moved in a horizontal longitudinal direction relative to the horizontal attachment means and having an operating means which can rotate, as well as a transmission unit for transmission of a rotary movement of the operating means to a linear movement of the vertical attachment means in the horizontal longitudinal direction. Preferably, the operating means has at least one rotation axis which includes an angle greater than zero with the horizontal longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An adjustable leg includes a foot assembly, a leg assembly, a tube assembly and a rod assembly. The foot assembly is coupled to the leg assembly. The rod assembly is rotatably coupled to the tube assembly. The rod assembly is threaded through an aperture in the leg assembly and the tube assembly. The rotation of the rod assembly adjusts the overall length of the adjustable leg. Engagement of the leg assembly with the inside of the tube assembly prevents the rotation of the tube assembly when the rod assembly is rotated.

Abstract: A stand device comprises clips for removably attaching to a student chair or to a tabletop, holding device for a calculator or PDA, and a holding arm connected at one end to the clips and at its other end to the PDA holding device. The holding arm in the stand device may be adjustable. The holding arm may be adjustable using clicks or a telescopic structure.

Abstract: A stand includes a frame, a sliding member, and two torsion springs. The frame has two guide rail subassemblies. The sliding member is slidably attached to the guide rail subassemblies. A first end of each torsion spring is connected to the frame, and a second end of each torsion spring is connected to the sliding member to provide an elastic force to overcome the total weight of the sliding member and a load.

Abstract: A portable intravenous stand comprising: (a) a base including a plurality of wheels; (b) a plurality of vertical supports extending from the base; (c) a plurality of cross-members mounted to the plurality of vertical supports to maintain the vertical supports in relative position to one another; and (d) an intravenous retainer loop mounted to at least one of the plurality of vertical supports.

Abstract: A height-adjustable support includes a stand unit, a friction-providing assembly including a stationary member disposed stationarily on the stand unit and a movable member movable relative to and in frictional contact with the stationary member, a link assembly coupled to the movable member such that pivoting movement of the link assembly results in movement of the movable member relative to the stationary member, a mounting seat disposed on a distal end portion of the link assembly and adapted to support a load, and a biasing assembly coupled to the movable member and to the stand unit. A biasing force exerted by the biasing assembly on the movable member and a frictional force generated between the stationary member and the movable member cooperate to balance the weight of the load and position the link assembly to sustain the load at an arbitrary height.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable stand that generally comprises of an upper telescopic pipe, a lower telescopic pipe that is movably inserted into the upper telescopic pipe to form a longitudinal shaft, a plurality of expandable legs at the bottom of the longitudinal shaft with a leaf spring mechanism, a round plate holder, a bottle holder, a v-shaped plate holder, a flower vase, umbrella stand, a box for magnetic compass or LED light, a knickknack pouch and a beverage holder. The longitudinal shaft of the portable stand is adjusted for a desired height. A controller knob is slid up and down, to fold and expand the expandable legs at the bottom of the longitudinal shaft to a desired angle. Various attachments are attached onto the longitudinal shaft depending on the need.