Abstract: Quick attach anchor systems and methods are provided. A system may include an anchor and a faceplate coupled to the anchor. The anchor may include a base, a plate extending from the base to define a slot between the plate and the base, and a cam rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locked position may be configured to clamp a structure within the slot to secure the device to the structure. The unlocked position may be configured to unclamp the structure within the slot. Additional systems and associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: A temperature sensor device for sensing a temperature of a windshield of a vehicle includes a single printed circuit board having a circuitry, a temperature sensor mounted on the printed circuit board, and a thermally conductive pad attached to the temperature sensor. The thermally conductive pad is arranged to thermally and mechanically directly contact the windshield.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatuses and methods for forming films having uniform thicknesses across the entire width of the film. The films are also disclosed. The apparatus for forming the film includes a first nip roller and a second nip roller, each of the first nip roller and the second nip roller being configured to compress the powder as it passes between the first nip roller and the second nip roller and thereby form the film, whereby in the absence of a force counteracting the pressure of the passage of the powder between the first nip roller and the second nip roller the first nip roller is deflected to a greater degree than the second nip roller. Furthermore, the first nip roller and the second nip roller are each associated with one or more eccentric bearings that rotate to apply force vectors to the first nip roller and the second nip roller.

Abstract: Embodiments of reduced pressure systems and methods for operating the systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system can include a source of negative pressure and a controller configured to present GUI screens for controlling and monitoring operation of the system. The controller can be configured to receive, via the GUI, an adjustment of a negative pressure therapy parameter and adjust (or cause adjustment) of the operation of the negative pressure source based on received adjustment. The controller can be further configured to record historical data parameters associated with negative pressure therapy parameters. The controller can also be configured to transmit (or cause transmission) over a communication channel at least some of recorded historical data. The system can be configured to provide external connectivity for accomplishing various activities, such as location tracking, compliance monitoring, tracking of operational data, remote selection and adjustment of therapy settings, etc.

Abstract: Beams and posts are disclosed. The beams and posts may be used for racks or shelving. The beams and posts may be formed by folding a sheet of metal. For example, the beams and posts may be non-volumous or hollow. Optionally, a portion of the wall of the beam or post is thickened, for example, by folding over the metal back and forth. Optionally, the thickened portion runs the length of the beam or post. In some embodiments, a fastener (e.g., a loop and/or hook) is formed in the thickened portion of the wall. For example, the fastener formed by punching out of the wall. Optionally, the fasteners are used to connect the posts to the beams.

Abstract: A wall mount towel bar assembly provides a wall mount bracket adapted to be mounted to a planar surface. A threaded shaft is supported upon the wall mount bracket for rotation relative to the wall mount bracket. A sleeve is in threaded engagement with the threaded shaft with a sleeve aperture formed therein. A bar is received for translation in the sleeve aperture. Rotation of the threaded shaft locks the bar in the sleeve to maintain a position of the bar within the sleeve.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting apparatus for electronic devices is configured to be adaptable to various support structures, and to facilitate a customized mount orientation for the electronic devices through several degrees of pivot freedom. The mounting apparatus is particularly adaptable to outdoor or industrial environments in which standard support structure modalities may not be available.

Abstract: A rearview device comprises a rearview assembly having a display surface and a housing configured to support the display surface; and a mount configured to connect to and support the housing. The mount may be slidably securable in a first direction to a mounting bracket and slidably detachable in a second direction from the mounting bracket. The mount may comprise at least one projecting ramp, the at least one projecting ramp configured to, upon the mount being slidably detached from the mounting bracket, change the orientation of the housing relative to the bracket to prevent the housing from impacting the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A bicycle water bottle system is provided. The system includes a mount having a mounting base and a mounting plate extending substantially perpendicular to the mounting base. The mounting base may be configured to connect to a bicycle frame using two fixed pre-formed mounting screw holes. The system also includes a water bottle having a slot formed in one side of the water bottle. The mounting plate is shaped and sized to fit tightly into the slot of the water bottle and the slot is correspondingly shaped and sized to receive the mounting plate to secure the water bottle to the mounting plate.

Abstract: A clip bracket for an air outlet of an automobile air conditioner comprises: a connecting member; a fixed shell; a guide shaft of which one end is fixedly assembled on the fixed shell and the other end is fixedly assembled on the connecting member; a hook removably assembled on the fixed shell and axially movable only along the guide shaft, and configured to axially fix the clip bracket for an air outlet of an automobile air conditioner to a blade of the air outlet of the automobile air conditioner along the guide shaft; a driving assembly provided on the guide shaft and configured for a user to rotate to drive the hook to axially move along the guide shaft, so as to make the clip bracket for an air outlet of an automobile air conditioner to be axially fixed to the blade along the guide shaft.

Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head, a mounting member configured to mount at an interior portion of a vehicle, and an attachment member having a connecting portion, a flange, a neck and a pivot element. The attachment member includes a conical portion that tapers from the flange portion toward the neck of the attachment member. The pivot element is disposed at an opposite end of the neck from the conical portion. With the attachment member disposed at a lower portion of the mounting member, and with the connecting portion received in and secured at a receiving portion of the mounting member, the flange abuts an end of the lower portion of the mounting member and an outer surface of the conical portion corresponds with an outer surface of the lower portion of the mounting member. The mirror head is adjustably attached at the pivot element.

Abstract: A new infrastructure for mobile devices and electronic loose equipment, preferably an aircraft infrastructure, is designed to be deployed for both new production aircraft and the after-market installed base for all parts of the aircraft that have human interaction, such as the galley, cockpit or cabin. The architecture is designed around two main objectives: creating stylized and functional products with flexibility in design and providing reliability and maintainability for operators while integrating power and charging mediums to those devices. This architecture is composed of several elements that as a whole complete our new architecture for mobile devices and electronic loose equipment design.

Abstract: Portable decorative element with a metal structure (2) made from cutout metal plate with decorative openings, on the back face of which there is a lining forming a plate that can be seen through these openings, that can be elastically bent (4), the back face of the metal plate comprising attachment means (10, 12) holding the lining (4) in place and clamping this lining, pressing it into contact with the back face of the structure.

Abstract: A cantilever system includes at least one profile rail and at least one bracket for installation in the profile rail. The profile rail includes an elongated opening for the bracket and opposing counter-surfaces inside the profile rail for pulling and pushing caused by the bracket when installed on the profile rail. The bracket includes a widening to be fitted inside the profile rail arranged to form a pulling surface for creating the pulling when the bracket is installed in the opening in the profile rail, and a pushing surface for creating the pushing when the bracket is installed in the opening in the profile rail. The cross-section of the bracket is arranged, in the part that is outside the profile rail, to be at least locally a sideways opening U-profile, when the bracket is installed in the profile rail. The bracket is manufactured from a single plate piece by bending.

Abstract: A handrail assembly comprises an elongated railing and a plurality of brackets. The railing has two lateral channels extending along its length and a central member extending between the two lateral channels. At least one of the brackets has a base and two prongs extending away from the base. Each of the prongs engages one of the lateral channels. The engagement of the railing with the brackets forms a cavity that is defined, at least in part, by the central member, the base, and the prongs.

Abstract: A quick-release mechanism for drawer slide parts includes a first rail, a second rail, a drawer frame member, and an engaging member. The second rail can be displaced with respect to the first rail and includes an engaging portion. The drawer frame member includes a carrier which is mounted on the second rail. The engaging member is mounted on the drawer frame member. The drawer frame member is releasably mounted on the second rail via the engaging member engaged with the engaging portion of the second rail.

Abstract: A rail mounting mechanism includes a support, a guide way, a sliding member, and a positioning member. The guide way is configured for slidably receiving a rail and includes a guide body and a mounting piece located on the guide body. The mounting piece is detachably engaged with the support. The sliding member is slidably installed on an outer surface of the guide body and includes a sliding body and an arm piece extending from the sliding body. A resilient member is secured to the sliding body and the guide body. The positioning member is secured to an inner surface of the guide body and includes a side flange. The sliding member is slidable between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a mounting panel, a slide rail secured to the mounting panel, a clipping member, and a driving member. The slide rail includes an outer slide. The outer slide includes a retaining panel attached to an outer surface of the mounting panel. The clipping member is attached to an inner surface of the mounting panel for preventing the slide rail from moving in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the mounting panel. The driving member is slidably attached to the outer slide and abuts the clipping member. The clipping member is deformable to disengage from the mounting panel when the driving member slides relative to the outer slide.

Abstract: Herein are disclosed systems and methods and assemblies for mounting an accessory base to a surface (e.g., a wall surface). The systems comprise a mounting bracket which can be attached to the surface by a double-faced adhesive such as a stretch-releasing adhesive. The accessory base can be attached to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A fastening mechanism for fastening a first object to a second object, the fastening mechanism includes a first fastening member, a driven member, a linkage member, and a first supporting member. The first fastening member is rotatably secured to the second object. The driven member is rotatably secured to the second object. The linkage member is connected between the fastening member and the driven member. The first supporting member protrudes from the second object to support the first object. When an external force is exerted on the driven member, the driven member is capable of rotating to pull the linkage member, thus the linkage member pulls the first fastening member to rotate toward the first supporting member and sandwiches the first object between the first fastening member and the first supporting member so that the first object is fastened to the second object.

Abstract: The invention is a universal mounting system allowing a wide variety of accessories to be used interchangeably among one or more mounts secured to convenient surfaces or structures, such as the gunnel of a boat. The universal mount system includes a mount having barrel configured to receive the insert member of an accessory. A locking mechanism on the mount engages the insert automatically and interlocking splines on the insert member and along the barrel of the mount secure the insert at a desired rotational orientation.

Abstract: A slide assembly includes an inner slide, a fastening member configured to receive an electronic device, a locking member comprising a locking slice slidably mounted on the inner slide and an elastic member mounted between the inner slide and the locking slice. A receiving slot is defined in the locking slice. A mounting slice extending horizontally from the receiving slot towards a first distal end of the locking slice. The fastening member abuts the mounting slice to elastically deform the elastic member. The fastening member is slid into the receiving slot. When the elastic member elastically returns, the fastening member is restricted in the receiving slot by the mounting slice.

Abstract: An aircraft comprises a plurality of spanner bars. Each spanner bar has a pattern of mounting holes separated by lands. A plurality of nut plates engage the spanner bars. Each nut plate includes a body having a mounting surface against one of the spanner bars; and first and second posts extending from the mounting surface and through respective holes in the corresponding spanner bar. Each post has an undercut portion that abuts against one of the lands. Each nut plate further includes a locking member occupying a space between one of the posts and the lands to prevent the nut plate from disengaging the corresponding spanner bar.

Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a leg configured to extend transverse to each of a pair of adjacent parallel spaced beams. The leg includes levered clamp assemblies that are configured for connecting and supporting each end of the leg to a corresponding one of the beams. The levered clamp assemblies include a first plate and a second plate, each plate configured to straddle the beam. The levered clamp assemblies also include a lever assembly. The lever assembly includes a rod passing through corresponding rod openings in the first and second plates, and a lever pivotally connected to one end of the rod. The lever includes a cam surface disposed adjacent to the first plate. The lever assembly is configured to reduce spacing between the plates upon actuation of the lever, whereby the leg is secured to the beam.

Abstract: A mounting system having a plate with a tail portion and a base with a socket portion. The socket includes a dropping gate which recedes into a compartment in the base when the plate is vertically inserted on the base. The base includes a stop which engages a catch on the plate to prevent the plate from being laterally removed from the base.

Abstract: A multi-directional clamping device having a clamp body, a mounting block and a mounting slide is described herein. The clamp body has a first and second arm forming the C-shaped clamp body. The mounting block having a conical receptacle therein is attached to the clamp body such that the base of conical shape faces upward. The mounting slide has a conical slide for complementary engagement with the mounting block.

Abstract: A mount having a plate with a tail portion and a base with a socket portion. The socket includes a dropping gate which recedes into a compartment in the base when the plate is vertically inserted on the base. The base includes a stop which engages a catch on the plate to prevent the plate from being laterally removed from the base.

Abstract: A rotary mechanism includes a supporter and a bracket. The supporter includes a body, a pivot hole structure and a guiding portion. The pivot hole structure and the guiding portion are disposed on the body. A slot is formed on the pivot hole structure. A top of the guiding portion is a cam structure. The bracket pivots to the supporter. The bracket includes a frame, a constraining portion and a pivoting portion. A bottom of the frame contacts against the guiding portion and slides relative to the cam structure. The constraining portion and the pivoting portion are disposed on the frame. The constraining portion can contact against the body to constrain rotation of the bracket relative to the supporter. The pivoting portion slidably pivots to the slot. The pivoting portion moves along the slot to contact the constraining portion against the body.

Abstract: A mounting bracket may include a base plate, at least one stationary clip disposed on the base plate, a push releasing plate disposed in spaced apart relation to the at least one stationary clip, and at least one movable clip operatively coupled to and movable with the push releasing plate. The stationary clip or clips and movable clip or clips are disposed and configured to mate with cavities in respective ends of a pump when the push releasing plate is in a non-pivoted position.

Abstract: A clamp is for clamping a first member to a second member. The clamp comprises a lever that is rotatably coupled to the first member and a plunger. The lever comprises a handle and a cam that rotate together about a rotational axis. Rotation of the lever about the axis in a first direction cams the plunger towards the second member to couple the first and second members together and wherein rotation of the lever about the axis in a second, opposite direction cams the plunger away from the second member to uncouple the first and second members from each other.

Abstract: A wall mounting bath accessory assembly contains a fixing member including an inner wall, an outer wall, and two side walls; the inner wall including at least one recess and a retaining fence; on a connecting corner of each side wall and the outer wall being fixed a first resilient lock block, and the first resilient lock block including a first arcuate projection; a base formed in a cover shape and including a groove in which an opening is formed so that the fixing member is received in the groove via the opening, the groove including two first positioning ribs, and each first positioning rib including a first engaging slot; the groove also including two second positioning ribs, and each second positioning rib including a second engaging slot formed on a top end thereof proximate to the opening.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a display device includes a display casing whereon a hole is formed, a shielding wall connected to a side of the display casing, and a bracket wedged inside the shielding wall in a detachable manner and installed on the side of the display casing. An opening is formed on the bracket. The fixing mechanism further includes a screwing component. An end of the screwing component passes through the hole on the display casing and is screwed inside the opening on the bracket. The other end of the screwing component is installed inside a wall mount. The shielding wall is for shielding the end of the screwing component.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus includes a board presenting a number of engaging portions and a post, and a casing for containing a data storage device. The casing includes a bottom wall defining a number of engaging holes, an end wall perpendicularly connected to the bottom wall, and a fixing member pivotably mounted to the end wall. Each engaging hole may engage and lock an engaging portion. The fixing member forms a sliding portion having a slanted outer surface, and a protrusion connected to the sliding portion and is pivoted to move the casing away from the post, until the second holes engage with the corresponding engaging portions, and the protrusion resists against the post.

Abstract: A locking device for a display mounting assembly comprises, a base frame, two mounting racks and two locking members, wherein the assembly and disassembly of the mounting racks and the base frame can be easily achieved by a simple action of pulling and pressing of the locking members. Furthermore, it doesn't have to drill through holes and the elongated holes in the mounting racks, which consequently reduces manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A mounting system is disclosed for removably securing an object to a support surface. The mounting system includes a retaining clip having a rear wall to be secured to the support surface, and a front wall spaced from the rear wall to form a pocket therebetween with an open upper side, an aperture in the front wall opening into the pocket and extending to an upper side of the front wall, and a sliding clip having a sliding portion sized to be vertically slid into and out of the pocket, and an attachment portion forwardly extending form the sliding portion to be secured to the tablet computer. The attachment portion is closely received in the aperture when the sliding portion is in the pocket and has a thickness substantially equal to or less than a thickness of the front wall.

Abstract: A speaker fastening mechanism includes a first fastening component installed inside an audio device, a second fastening component installed inside the audio device and disposed on a side of the first fastening component, a speaker unit whereon a first fixing part and a second fixing part are formed, a first elastic component wedged in the first fixing part and fastened inside the first fastening component, and a second elastic component wedged in the second fixing part and fastened inside the second fastening component in a rotating manner after the first elastic component is fastened inside the first fastening component.

Abstract: A support arm system (10) includes a socket (16) for attachment to a surface (18) and a support arm (14), for removable insertion in the socket (16). The support arm (14) has at least one formation (22). The socket (16) includes a housing (28) having an insertion opening (30) leading to a passage (32) for insertion of the support arm (14). At least one formation (34) in the passage (32) complementary to the at least one formation (22) on the support arm (14) is provided to engage the support arm (14) when the support arm (14) is in the socket (16). A gate element (36) in the passage (32) is biased to a position at or in front of said at least one formation (34) in the passage. To insert the support arm (14), the gate element (36) must be pushed against its bias to expose the formation in the passage for engagement by the support arm (14) to retain the support arm in the socket, the gate element (36) providing a positive force between the support arm (14) and socket (16) while it is so retained.

Abstract: A slatwall mounting system includes a rail member and a mounting arrangement. The rail member includes longitudinally extending upper and lower edges, a longitudinally extending upper slot portion including a downward extending undercut a longitudinally extending lower slot portion including an upward extending undercut. The mounting arrangement includes a bracket member having a downward oriented hook portion and a mounting aperture, and a cam assembly having a mounting cam assembled with a user graspable cam driver, the cam and cam driver defining an annular groove for securing the cam assembly to the mounting aperture. The mounting cam is rotatable between a slatwall securing position for mounting engagement with the lower slot of the rail member, and a slatwall releasing position, in response to user manipulation of the cam driver.

Abstract: A clamp described herein can secure a solar cell array to a seam of a standing seam metal roof. The clamp has a cam that is rotated by the tightening of a bolt to cause the cam to engage the seam. The clamp also has a receiver for receiving the seam and the rotated cam. By installing the clamp on the seam, the solar cell array can be secured to the standing seam metal roof without drilling into the roof. Because no screws are required to be drilled into the rooftop, the damage to the rooftop is substantially reduced. Also, by reversing the process described above, the clamp can be uninstalled in a similar fashion.

Abstract: An attaching apparatus for attaching a load port apparatus to an attaching face of a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus includes a bogie truck body to be attached to a lower end portion of the load port apparatus. A pair of downwardly projecting positioning protrusions having a circular transverse sectional shape are also attached to the lower end portion of the load port apparatus. A support plate is secured to a lower end portion of the attaching face in such a manner as to project toward the load port apparatus. A pair of positioning recesses are formed on an upper face of the support plate and each has a circular hollow shape, in a plan view, such that said plurality of positioning protrusions may be individually fitted therein.

Abstract: A retainer structure having excellent workability of attaching to and removing from a panel is obtained. In an approximately cylindrical retainer main body (22), a cap holding portion (26) for attaching a cap (18) which is an attached member, and a panel clamping piece (32) contacting a body panel (14) from a side opposite to a seal packing (20) so as to clamp the body panel (14) between the panel clamping piece and a flange portion (24), are formed. The cap holding portion (26) and the panel clamping piece (32) are formed at positions different in a circumferential direction of the retainer main body (22).

Abstract: A holding device fastening a part (1) to a frame (3). The holding device has an upper bracket (5) fastened to the frame (3), a lower bracket (6) fastened to the frame (3) below the upper bracket (5), and a holder (7) fastened to the part (1). The holder (7) has a hook (13) and a fixing plate (14). The upper bracket (5) has a hook mount (15) shaped complementary to the hook (13). The hook (13) is hung in the hook mount (15). The lower bracket (6) has a plate mount (16), shaped complementary to the fixing plate (14). The fixing plate (14) is inserted into plate mount (16) the from the top. A positive-locking connection is formed between the plate mount (16) and the fixing plate (14), which secures the fixing plate (14) at right angles to an insertion direction.

Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a leg configured to extend transverse to each of a pair of adjacent parallel spaced beams. The leg includes levered clamp assemblies that are configured for connecting and supporting each end of the leg to a corresponding one of the beams. The levered clamp assemblies include a first plate and a second plate, each plate configured to straddle the beam. The levered clamp assemblies also include a lever assembly. The lever assembly includes a rod passing through corresponding rod openings in the first and second plates, and a lever pivotally connected to one end of the rod. The lever includes a cam surface disposed adjacent to the first plate. The lever assembly is configured to reduce spacing between the plates upon actuation of the lever, whereby the leg is secured to the beam.

Abstract: This invention provides a mounting device and an electronic system. The electronic system includes an electronic device and a mounting device. The mounting device includes a mounting bracket, a rail member, and a sliding member. The mounting bracket is mounted to the electronic device. The rail member is rotatably and pivotally connected to the mounting bracket. The rail member has a rail, and the rail has a first end and a second end. The sliding member is slidably disposed at the mounting bracket and has a protrusion portion capable of sliding along the rail. When the rail member rotates relative to the mounting bracket and the rail pushes the protrusion portion to move from the first end to the second end, the sliding member is inserted into a fastening hole of the electronic system.

Abstract: A hemodialysis system including (i) an instrument; (ii) first and second peristaltic dialysate pumps operated by the instrument; (iii) a cassette including a rigid structure and first and second dialysate pumping tubes carried by the rigid structure; and (iv) a mechanism configured to initially allow the cassette to be accepted by the dialysis instrument after which the mechanism engages the first and second dialysate pumping tubes for operation with the first and second peristaltic dialysate pumps.

Abstract: A slatwall mounting system includes a rail member and a mounting arrangement. The rail member includes longitudinally extending upper and lower edges, a longitudinally extending upper slot portion including a downward extending undercut a longitudinally extending lower slot portion including an upward extending undercut. The mounting arrangement includes a bracket member having a downward oriented hook portion and a mounting aperture, and a cam assembly having a mounting cam assembled with a user graspable cam driver, the cam and cam driver defining an annular groove for securing the cam assembly to the mounting aperture. The mounting cam is rotatable between a slatwall securing position for mounting engagement with the lower slot of the rail member, and a slatwall releasing position, in response to user manipulation of the cam driver.

Abstract: A slatwall mounting system includes a rail member and a mounting arrangement. The rail member includes longitudinally extending upper and lower edges, a longitudinally extending upper slot portion including a downward extending undercut a longitudinally extending lower slot portion including an upward extending undercut. The mounting arrangement includes a bracket member having a downward oriented hook portion and a mounting aperture, and a cam assembly having a mounting cam assembled with a user graspable cam driver, the cam and cam driver defining an annular groove for securing the cam assembly to the mounting aperture. The mounting cam is rotatable between a slatwall securing position for mounting engagement with the lower slot of the rail member, and a slatwall releasing position, in response to user manipulation of the cam driver.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus seats a card on an element. The mounting apparatus includes a fastening member mounted on the receiving element, a latching member extending through the fastening member to be mounted to the element, and an elastic member fitting about the latching member. Opposite ends of the elastic member resist the latching member and the element. One end of the card is received in the fastening member and clamped between the latching member and the fastening member.

Abstract: A clamp described herein can secure a solar cell array to a seam of a standing seam metal roof. The clamp has a cam that is rotated by the tightening of a bolt to cause the cam to engage the seam. The clamp also has a receiver for receiving the seam and the rotated cam. By installing the clamp on the seam, the solar cell array can be secured to the standing seam metal roof without drilling into the roof. Because no screws are required to be drilled into the rooftop, the damage to the rooftop is substantially reduced. Also, by reversing the process described above, the clamp can be uninstalled in a similar fashion.

Abstract: An attachment structure 1 includes: a plurality of attaching legs 5, 6, 7 projected from an outer surface of a box main body 2 as the object and overlapped with a vehicle attaching portion 3 as the subject; a washer 8 fixed to the vehicle attaching portion 3 together with one attaching leg 7 by a bolt, while being overlapped with the one attaching leg 7 at a side away from the vehicle attaching portion 3; and a cover 9 attached to the one attaching leg 7, holding the washer 8 between the cover 9 and the one attaching leg 7. The cover 9 is provided with an exposing hole 9a for exposing a first hole portion 8a provided on the washer 8.