Abstract: A dental unit includes a support and a display unit with a touch screen. The display unit is connected to the support in such a manner that the display unit is rotatable between a first and a second orientation. The first orientation is suitable for enabling a dental care professional to view content displayed on the touch screen during work on a patient situated in a chair of the dental unit, and thus for displaying content on the touch screen. The second orientation is suitable for enabling a dental care professional to input information by touching the touch screen, and thus for receiving input by means of the touch screen. The support is adapted to support the display unit in the second orientation.

Abstract: A gaming machine includes a base, a columnar pedestal extending vertically from the base, and a button deck adjustably coupled to the pedestal. The button deck includes an upper surface including a transparent touchscreen element, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, and a button deck body extending therebetween. At least one of the lower surface and the body include one or more transparent display elements, the one or more transparent display elements are configured to generate images of gaming machine control actuators viewable on the upper surface. The transparent touchscreen element is configured to receive touches and gestures indicating control inputs. The gaming machine also includes a player tracking card reader positioned within the button deck and accessible through a slot in a front edge of the button deck, the player tracking card reader communicatively coupled to a player tracking display area of the gaming machine.

Abstract: A supporting stand is provided. The supporting stand includes an upright, a slidable clipping unit, a slider, an elastic element, and a bearing board. The upright includes a column body. The slidable clipping unit clamps the column body, and includes a structural sleeve element and a contact element. The contact element has a first contact body and a second contact body being rollable relative to the column body. The elastic element is connected to the column body and the structural sleeve element. The slider is configured to the structural sleeve element. The bearing board is disposed on the slider and bears the display. When an external force is applied, the structural sleeve element makes the slider move between a highest position and a lowest position, and when the external force is removed, the slider stops at any position between the highest position and the lowest position.

Abstract: A receiving system for receiving at least one guided device, in particular an electric unit, in an instrument mount of a motor vehicle. The invention also relates to an electric module, which comprises a receiving system and a guided device, as well as a motor vehicle, which includes a receiving system or an electric module. The receiving system includes a receiving unit for spatially receiving the guided device in the receiving system, as well as a guide for implementing a guided slide-in movement of the guided device, in particular the electric unit, into the receiving unit. The guide is fixed in relation to the receiving unit and defines a nonlinear movement path, so that the guided device may be oriented in a first spatial orientation on an outside of the receiving system facing a driver of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A boom arm assembly includes an anchoring portion for attachment to an anchoring surface, and a mounting portion for attachment to an auxiliary electrical device. A telescoping link includes an elongate outer member and an elongate inner member. The outer member has a first distal defining a ball joint which is connected to the anchoring portion or the mounting portion, and the inner member has a second distal end defining a ball joint connected to the anchoring portion or the mounting portion. The inner member telescopes within the internal through bore of the outer member. An internal through bore of the inner member and an internal through bore of the outer member align with each other to allow passage of the flexible elongate supply link from the anchoring portion to the mounting portion. A locking mechanism connects locking relative movement between the inner member and the outer member.

Abstract: Provided is a notebook computer with a functional body, including a host, a functional body and a display body. The host has a keyboard portion and a receiving portion, and a height difference is formed between the keyboard portion and the receiving portion. The functional body has a first end and a second end. The first end is in pivot connection to the keyboard portion of the host. The display body has a display portion and a base. The second end of the functional body is in pivot connection to the display body. The display body is adapted to be rotated relative to the host and the functional body, so that the base is in contact with the receiving portion to switch to a folded state or a first unfolded state. The functional body is adapted to be rotated relative to the host, so that the base of the display body is relatively away from the receiving portion to switch to a second unfolded state.

Abstract: A sliding tool assembly for a vehicle includes a sliding member configured to be slidably connected to a first accessory track of a vehicle. A base member is rotatably connected to the sliding member and rotatable about a first rotation axis. A first beam member is rotatably connected to the base member and rotatable about a second rotation axis. A second beam member is rotatably connected to the first beam member and rotatable about a third rotation axis.

Abstract: An outdoor umbrella includes an umbrella post, an umbrella cover assembly and a folding-unfolding device. The umbrella cover assembly includes an umbrella rib assembly and an umbrella fabric covering the umbrella rib assembly. The folding-unfolding device includes a slide sleeve, a folding-unfolding handle assembly and a pull rod. A first oblique rod and a second oblique rod hinged and matched with each other are disposed on the umbrella rib assembly. One end of the first oblique rod is hinged to the slide sleeve. One end of the second oblique rod is hinged and matched with the umbrella post. A middle portion of the folding-unfolding handle assembly is hinged and matched with the umbrella post, and the folding-unfolding handle assembly is able to vertically stretch the pull rod in cooperation with a lever and drives the slide sleeve to slide vertically to fold or unfold the umbrella cover assembly.

Abstract: A cable management arm, comprising: a first cable management arm to connect to a first connector of a first rail kit of a computing device and a second cable management arm to connect to a second connector of the first rail kit of the computing device; a connector to pivotally attach to the first cable management arm and the second cable management arm; and a rail kit comprising: a retainer to connect to a connector of a second rail kit of the computing device; an inner slide, wherein the inner slide is pivotally connected to the retainer; and an outer slide, wherein the outer slide is slidably connected to the inner slide, wherein the rail kit pivotally attaches to the connector via a pin.

Abstract: A system with a clamping device attached to a clamping object is provided. One example clamping device includes a clamping jaw configured to pivot about a hinge and including a first clamping arm configured to interface with a first side of a clamping object and a body including a second clamping arm configured to interface with a second side of the clamping object, where the second side opposes the first side. The clamping device further includes a knob including a pin configured to axially translate toward and away from a third side of the clamping object, where the third side extends between the first side and the second side of the clamping object.

Abstract: A camera support apparatus includes a telescopically collapsible monopod, a pad sized and shaped to be set on by a user, especially a user in a wheelchair and a center mount assembly having a magnet that is selectively interconnectably joined between the pad and the monopod. When used with a wheelchair, the wheelchair preferably includes a magnetically attachable side mount to secure the monopod to the side when not in use.

Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion and a second portion that are rotatably coupled by a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly can include a hinge frame secured to the first portion and a hinge arm secured to the second portion. The hinge frame can be rotatably secured to the hinge arm by a band extending between a guide pin retained in the hinge frame and a friction pin secured to the hinge arm.

Abstract: A portable information handling system transforms from a clamshell configuration to an all-in-one configuration by removing a keyboard from a main housing, sliding the display housing in a guide formed under the keyboard and raising a rear side of the main housing to elevate the display. A brake interfaces with the display housing through the guide to lock the display at variable heights. A brake release selectively releases the brake to allow display height adjustment by adjusting the relative position of the display housing at the main housing.

Abstract: There is provided a device for adjusting a seat position of a bicycle seat. The device allows a rider of a bicycle to adjust the tilt of their bicycle seat while the bicycle is in motion, without the rider having to first dismount. In some embodiments, the rider may also adjust the height of their bicycle seat at substantially the same time as the seat's tilt is adjusted, again without the rider having to first dismount. There are described a motorized embodiment in which a motor is used to drive a tilt actuator and a height actuator, and a mechanized embodiment in which a source of pressurized air is used to drive the height actuator which in turn drives the tilt actuator.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to video assemblies and more particularly video assemblies for on-board entertainment systems. The video assembly may include a video arm coupled with a video monitor. The video assembly may be manually moveable by a user between a stowed position and a deployed position. The video arm may include a friction torque device. The video arm may provide variable resistance depending on a direction of movement of the video assembly. In some embodiments, the video arm may provide less resistance to a user when the user moves the video assembly toward the deployed position compared to the resistance provided to a user when the user moves the video assembly away from the deployed position. Further, the video arm may provide for a low torque zone where the resistance provided to a user is reduced when the user moves the video assembly through low torque zone.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a frameless basketball backboard assembly and a method for producing a frameless basketball backboard assembly. A mounting structure is attached to one side of the backboard assembly, and a support assembly mounted to the backboard assembly connects the backboard assembly to a base. A rim may be added to a side of the backboard assembly by attaching to the support assembly.

Abstract: A network storage device is provided, where the network storage device includes a cabinet, a network switch, and a hard disk area, where the network switch and the hard disk area are installed inside the cabinet, the hard disk area includes at least one hard disk, each hard disk is fastened to the cabinet using a mounting bracket, each hard disk in the hard disk area and the network switch have a same type of interface, and the hard disk and the network switch are connected using a cable or a printed circuit board (PCB). Using the network storage device, a problem that storage density is limited is resolved, and expansion flexibility is high.

Abstract: An adapter device for detachably fastening instruments and equipment to a side rail of an operating table includes a clamping device by means of which the adapter device can be clamped to the side rail of the operating table, a longitudinal profile onto which the instruments and equipment can be detachably fastened, and a joint having at least one pivot axis formed between the clamping device and the longitudinal profile so that the longitudinal profile is pivotable relative to the clamping device about the pivot axis of the joint.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system of supporting a person such as a hunter or photographer in a seated position includes a cantilever arm extending from a supporting structure and a seat that is eccentrically mounted to the cantilevered arm. The cantilevered arm and eccentric seat can be attached to a supporting structure to allow the cantilever arm to pivot at its end opposite its seat over a range. Optionally the seat and cantilevered arm can be cinched along a tree or other vertical structures, placed on ground supported structure, or on other elevating structures.

Abstract: Systems and methods for securing an emergency exit door on an armrest of a seat are provided. A system includes a latch connected to an armrest of a seat of a vehicle. The latch is moveable relative to the armrest between a stowed position and a deployed position. The latch is structured and arranged to engage an edge of a door that is associated with an exit of the vehicle to hold the door on the armrest.

Abstract: A casket system includes a casket container and a height adjustment mechanism. The casket container has a bottom, a head end panel, a foot end panel, and rollers supported by the bottom. The height adjustment mechanism includes a threaded shaft, a worm nut, and a crossbar. The threaded shaft extends at least partly in the vertical direction. The shaft is rotatably coupled to the casket container proximate the head end panel. The worm nut is rigidly secured to the crossbar. The worm nut rotatably engages the threaded shaft and translates rotational movement into axial movement along the shaft. The crossbar includes spaced-apart extensions extending from an edge thereof away from the head end panel. The spaced-apart extensions are configured to contact and engage a casket insert that is sized and configured to receive a deceased. The axial movement of the worm nut causes the crossbar to move vertically with respect to the head end panel.

Abstract: A retainer clip for a squeegee assembly comprises top and bottom clip members each having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface of the top clip member includes a first channel portion adjacent to a first end and a first interlocking feature adjacent to a second end. The interior surface of the bottom clip member includes a second channel portion adjacent to a first end and a second interlocking feature adjacent to a second end. Mating the first interlocking feature with the second interlocking feature positions the first channel portion adjacent to the second channel portion to form a pin receiving channel.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a base, a display module, a support element and a cam structure. The base comprises a first area and a second area. The display module includes a connecting end and a display face. The support element includes a first end connected pivotally to a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end connected pivotally to the rear end of the base. Two ends of the cam structure are connected pivotally to the base and the support element. Accordingly, the support element is connected indirectly and pivotally to the base. When the display module is slid and rotated relative to the base to change a notebook state or a tablet state, the support element does not interfere the movement of the display module and keep the flatness of the whole appearance of the portable computer.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a slidable display module relative to a host module is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a track portion, a sliding portion, at least one positioning structure and at least one engaging structure. The track portion is disposed on the host module. The sliding portion is connected to the display module and slidably installed inside the track portion, so that the display module is slidably installed on the host module. The at least one positioning structure is disposed on the track portion. The at least one engaging structure is disposed on the sliding portion. The at least one engaging structure engages with the at least one positioning structure when the sliding portion slides to an engaging position relative to the track portion, so as to fix the display module on the host module.

Abstract: A hinge apparatus connects a first member and a second member to each other so that the first and second members are mutually foldable, and is usable with a computing apparatus. The hinge apparatus includes first and second main gears which are disposed on the first and the second members, respectively, a plurality of idle gears which are disposed between the first and the second main gears so that the first and the second main gears are interlocked with each other, and a pressure member which reinforces a mesh force between the first and the second main gears and the plurality of idle gears.

Abstract: A dual leaf portable electronic device includes a base member having hinges mounted in a frame shell thereof, a top cover including a bracket and a display screen pivotally coupled to the bracket and having positioning holes on a bottom side thereof and respectively aimed at respective locating holes on the bracket, and positioning devices each including a movable latch having a coupling base pivotally coupled to one respective hinge at an eccentric location and a latch body extended from the coupling base and insertable through one respective locating hole of the bracket into one respective positioning hole of the display screen to lock the display screen to unlock the display screen from the bracket.

Abstract: A round rod guide (10) for mounting a stud bolt attached to a container side includes a plastic body, the stud bolt shaft (30) of the stud bolt being insertable onto and attachable to the plastic body. The plastic body has in its interior a channel (35) for receiving the stud bolt shaft (30) and on its free end, a receiving opening (19) for insertion of a round rod. The plastic body is formed as two parts with a first, cup-shaped base part (11) and with a second insertion part (16) insertable into the cup-shaped base part (11) in at least two different insertion positions that are rotated relative to one another at a predetermined angle.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a cup holder includes a support, an adjustable arm connected to the support, and a base connected to the support and spaced apart from the adjustable arm, the base being pivotal about the support in a first direction and being translatable to the adjustable arm in a second direction different from the first direction. The support may include a first member and a second member separable from the first member, the first member being connected to the adjustable arm and the second member being connected to the base.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a monitor mounting apparatus for disposing on a working surface. The mounting apparatus includes a base, an adjusting unit, and a tilt bracket. The base is arranged on the working surface and has at least one guiding member. The adjusting unit includes at least one sliding member and at least one connecting member interconnected. The sliding member may be slidably arranged on the guiding member. The tilt bracket has an outer end portion and at least one connecting portion. The connecting portion is pivotally connected to the connecting member, and the outer end portion is defined on one end of the tilt bracket away from the connecting member. The tilt bracket may be oriented at various angular and vertical positions. The user may adjust the monitor mounting apparatus to suit the person's needs.

Abstract: A medical device supporting apparatus for use in a medical environment to releasably secure a medical device to a support structure, the medical device supporting apparatus having a base member configured to releasably mount the medical device supporting apparatus on the support structure; and a medical device mounting assembly including a base attachment portion and a device attachment portion connected to the base attachment portion, and further including a connection mechanism mounting the base attachment portion on the base member for rotation about a roll axis relative to the base member whereby the medical device mounting assembly can hold the medical device at different selected angles about the roll axis with respect to the base member, the device attachment portion being constructed for translational, sliding reception of the medical device into mounting engagement with the device attachment portion. The medical device supporting apparatus also can have a tube holder.

Abstract: A flat panel display installation and method employ a wall bracket assembly for installing a flat panel display on, and at a spacing away from, a support wall. A background member is connected to the wall bracket assembly and is located behind the flat panel display in the spacing. The background member extends past an outer periphery of the flat panel display to be visible as an ornamental backdrop against which the flat panel display is viewable.

Abstract: An apparatus for operating an AVN (Audio, Video and Navigation) monitor for a vehicle may include a belt guider which is installed in an accommodation space of a dashboard and around which a belt, moving in a longitudinal direction of the belt guider, is wound, a guide rail fixed to the belt guider and extending in the longitudinal direction of the belt guider, a monitor hinge connected to the belt and engaged to the guide rail and an end of a connection bracket so as to move along the guide rail, wherein the connection bracket is connected to the AVN monitor, and a driving force transmission gear engaged with the belt to move the belt in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging of garlands and the like around a doorway can be removably placed within, a doorway, where it is secured by pressure and friction, thereby avoiding any damage to the door or door frame. The hanger includes outward extensions that extend outward of the door frame to permit hanging of garlands and the like on either side of the doorway. The hanger may also include one or more central extensions for supporting the garlands or the like centrally above the doorway so that the garland or the like does not hang downward too much, thus keeping the doorway clear. The hanger can also be a part of the decoration, around the doorway. Various configurations of the hanger may fit different widths of door frames, including a wide range of door frame widths, and features of the hanger provide additional flexibility for different, door configurations including sidelights.

Abstract: A tilter assembly is disclosed which comprises a pair of springs, each of which is coupled to the tilter body and the center tilt mount, that provide a counterbalance force to support the weight of a user device which is attached to the tilter. A bushing, which is capable of providing force to a friction cylinder which permits rotation of the tilter about an axis, is adjustable vis-à-vis the friction cylinder via a set screw to provide additional counterbalance force to the tilter to support the weight of the user device.

Abstract: A wheeled structure for long arm tools connected to a suction block includes a trolley with a lower platform accommodating the suction block and an upper platform forming a service platform, with a grip handle. A long arm tool support device is positioned and centered on or in a pole connected to the service platform. A tilt device is arranged with a base secured to the service platform and articulatedly accommodates the pole. The base has a rear heel for articulation of a toggle level. The pole is arranged in the upper portion thereof to accommodate a guide pin engaging with an upper end portion of the toggle lever. The pole is arranged to accommodate a column for accommodation of the long arm tool support device. Removing the support device allows the device to tilt to a horizontal position opposite the upper portion of the service platform.

Abstract: Apparatus for adjusting the spatial position of a machine control device relative to a machine cab floor includes a support bracket defined by a pair of spaced parallel struts, and a pair of spaced cross beams orthogonally positioned relative to the struts, each cross beam having opposed ends rigidly securing the struts together. A laterally translatable carriage is supported on the cross beams for movement of the carriage between the struts along a first axis. The carriage includes a pair of spaced pin-receiving bores, orthogonally oriented with respect to the cross beams, that extend generally parallel to the struts. Spring-loaded pins may extend through each of the carriage bores to support movement of a control device along a second axis.

Abstract: A mounting system for adjustably mounting a flat panel display to a support medium. The system consists of a frame assembly that can be attached to a support medium. One or more adjustable mounts are attached to the frame assembly, and a flat panel display is attached to the adjustable mounts. Each adjustable mount can extend from a retracted position to an extended position in order to tilt the flat panel display and provide an optimum viewing angle to a viewer. As the adjustable mount extends, the center of gravity of the attached flat panel display moves in approximately a horizontal plane, enabling the display to be tilted by a user with a minimum amount of applied force. In some embodiments, a friction assembly is provided to maintain the selected position of each adjustable mount.

Abstract: A bracket is provided for mounting conduit clamps or pipe clamps to the face of the bracket. The height of the bracket can be adjusted by removing pins that are attached to mounting bracket feet and mounting bracket arms. Multiple holes may be formed in the mounting bracket arm and mounting bracket feet to allow for various alignments of the bracket arms, which will vary the height of the bracket. The height is adjusted through a pair of four-bar linkages that enable a linear motion of the bracket face. The bracket may have a footprint that is smaller than conventional adjustable mounting brackets.

Abstract: A laptop with home office capabilities comprising a base to house a plurality of internal components, where the base includes a keyboard and mouse pad attached on a top surface; a cover attached on a hinge to a back portion of the base, where the cover includes a display screen, a camera and a light; a plurality of computing accessories attached around the base, where the plurality of computing accessories provide greater functions for a user during use; and a printer/copier/scanner/fax device built within the base, wherein the printer/copier/scanner/fax device includes a paper tray attached to a side of the base and a paper receiving tray attached to an opposing side of the tray to enable the user to print, copy, scan and fax as desired when using the laptop with home office capabilities.

Abstract: A flat panel wall mount for mounting a flat panel to a wall has a wall bracket connecting with a mounting bracket. The wall bracket has a wall bracket left section and a wall bracket right section. The wall bracket left section connects to the wall bracket right section by connectors such as bolts and nuts. A wall bracket left section bottom joining tab is formed on the wall bracket and a wall bracket right section bottom joining tab is formed on the wall bracket. The wall bracket left section bottom joining tab connects to the wall bracket right section bottom joining tab. The wall bracket left section bottom joining tab is parallel to the wall bracket right section bottom joining tab.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a display device is provided. The supporting apparatus may include a stationary unit coupled to an installation site, a device supporting unit that supports the display device, a connection unit that connects the stationary unit to the device supporting unit and that guides motion of the device supporting unit, and a tilting frictional unit interposed between the connection unit and the device supporting unit to guide a tilting motion of the device supporting unit. The tilting frictional unit may include a first arc member fixed to the connection unit and a second arc member fixed to the device supporting unit. The first and second arc members contact each other to generate frictional force.

Abstract: A support device including a keyboard platform and a bracket for mounting the keyboard platform a work surface to elevate the keyboard platform above the work surface. The keyboard platform is mounted on the bracket for sliding movement relative to an edge of the work surface along a horizontal fore-aft axis. The keyboard platform is mounted on the bracket for tilting movement about a tilting axis perpendicular to the fore-aft axis. The support device includes a lock movable between a locked position wherein sliding/tilting movement of the keyboard platform is prevented and an unlocked position wherein sliding/tilting movement of the keyboard platform is permitted. One aspect includes a clamp provided on the bracket and engageable with the work surface to elevate the keyboard platform above the work surface. One aspect provides a mouse platform pivotally attached to the keyboard platform and configured to support the mouse at a tilted position.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a monitor mounting apparatus for using on a working surface. The mounting apparatus includes a base, an adjusting unit, and a tilt bracket. The base is disposed on the working surface and has a first anchoring portion. The adjusting unit includes at least one position-adjusting member and at least one angle-adjusting member pivotally interconnected. The position-adjusting member may be movably arranged on the first anchoring portion of the base. The tilt bracket includes a support plate and a turntable. An outer end portion is defined on the support plate, and the angle-adjusting member is fixed to the support plate away from the outer end portion. The turntable may rotate axially relative to the support plate. The tilt bracket may be tilted between a first operating position and a second operating position as required by a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lift support device, which comprises a vertical frame, a support seat, an elastic mechanism and at least a friction compensating mechanism. A substrate of the vertical frame is installed with a pair of slide rails at two sides opposite to the support seat, the elastic mechanism includes at least a constant-force spring installed between the vertical frame and the support seat; and the friction compensating mechanism includes an adjusting unit installed on the support seat, and the distal end of the adjusting unit faced towards the substrate is connected with an elastic member and a wearing resistant sleeve; when the support seat longitudinally slides between two sides of the vertical frame, the friction between the wearing resistant sleeve and the substrate is additionally increased for compensating the insufficient elastic force or overly-large elastic force provided by the constant-force spring.

Abstract: An adjustable display mounting bracket assembly includes a mounting bracket, a linkage unit, and a fixing plate. The mounting bracket includes a main body, at least one first connecting member, at least one second connecting member, and a support body. The first and second connecting members are pivotally connected to the main body and the support body. The second connecting member can slide relative to the main body for adjusting the mounting bracket. The linkage unit is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket on one end and the fixing plate on opposite end. The linkage unit allows the distance between the mounting bracket and the fixing plate to be adjustable.

Abstract: A sliding module includes a first section, a second section, a sliding member, a connecting plate, a rotary plate and an elastic member. The sliding member is rotatably connected to the first section. One end of the connecting plate slidably connected to the sliding member, and the other end of the connecting plate is rotatably connected to the second section. The rotary plate is respectively rotatably connected to the first section and the second section. One end of the elastic member is fixed to the second section, and the other end of the elastic member is fixed to the sliding member. When the sliding member slides relative to the second section and drives the connecting plate to rotate, the rotary plate rotates relative to the second section and causes the first section to move and rotate relative to the second section into a tilted orientation.

Abstract: An assembly for carrying a measuring gauge to be maintained in contact with a portion of a workpiece mounted in a machine tool arranged to rotate the workpiece about a machine reference axis. The assembly is for mounting on a carriage shared with a material removing tool and comprises a slide which is slidable in the direction of infeed of said material removing tool. A mount coupling is pivotally coupled to the slide by a pivot and is arranged to accommodate variation of the spacing between the mount and the pivot due to the rotary motion of said workpiece portion. A slide driver is arranged to reciprocate the slide relative to the slide support in synchronism with the rotation of said workpiece portion. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A screen adjustment device (1) for a motor vehicle has a screen (6) or screen carrier (2) for mounting a screen, and a control cable drive (4) for adjusting the screen or screen carrier between an open (screen-accessible) position (22) and a parked (screen-hidden) position (24). The control cable drive has a control cable (11), which is coupled to the screen or screen carrier by a driver (15) and which at the two ends is guided over two return elements (12, 13) and at least one cable tensioning unit (18, 19) onto a winding reel (14) coupled to a drive motor (21). The control cable drive has a bearing block (30) for supporting the winding reel, the block together with the cable tensioning unit forming a self-contained pre-assembled unit (20) or being capable of pre-assembly to form such a unit.

Abstract: A fine-adjusting apparatus for an overhead projector has a mounting frame, an assembling device, a pitch-adjusting device, a left-right adjusting device and a connecting mount. The mounting frame is adapted to mount on a wall. The assembling device is detachably connected to the mounting frame and has a sliding mount and a base mount. The sliding mount is slidably mounted in the mounting frame. The base mount is pivotally connected to the sliding mount. The pitch-adjusting device is connected to the assembling device and has a pitching frame, a guiding bar and a pitch-adjusting shaft. The left-right adjusting device is connected to the pitch-adjusting device and has an adjusting frame, a left-right adjusting shaft and a linking element. The connecting mount is pivotally connected to the left-right adjusting device, is used to connect with the overhead projector and has a connecting board, two pivot frames and multiple extending arms.

Abstract: The present invention is a holder for microphones used for stage and studio performances. The present invention provides flexible angle and distance adjustments allowing the microphone to be positioned close to sound producing devices. The present invention allows the user to take advantage of the geometry of equipment used in stage and studio production to position the microphone in the most advantages ways.