Abstract: A data collection apparatus includes a portable data collection device, a supporting base arranged for receiving the portable data collection device and connecting means arranged for removably retaining the portable data collection device in the supporting base, the connecting means including magnetic connecting means.

Abstract: A personal article anti-theft system includes a base retained on a surface and a hook connected to the base so that it can hang downward. A detection circuit is located within the base and is connected to the hook so as to detect the presence of an item on the hook. If the item is removed from the hook without authorization, e.g., during a theft, an alarm circuit operatively connected to the detection circuit will sense the removal of an item. If the alarm circuit is in a set condition, the removal will generate an alarm signal. The resulting alarm signal is received at a remote alarm detection circuit located at a distance from the base. Receipt of this signal causes the remote alarm to produce a humanly perceivable indication of the alarm.

Abstract: The inventive concept is directed to a leveling device to level cabinets or other appliances. The device is constructed as an elongated housing having an interior therein. The interior of the housing will receive a movable triangular adjustment lever which is mounted in the housing in such a manner that a bottom flange will protrude from the housing and contact a floor on which the cabinet is to be located. The triangular adjustment lever has an upstanding flange that is contacted by an adjustment bolt which is accessible from the outside of the housing. A leveling device is installed in each of the inside corners of the cabinet and is accessible from a wall in the toe-kick recess of the cabinet by way of a tool through the wall. The leveling devices located in the rear corners of the cabinet are accessible for adjustment by way of on elongated rod passing through the wall and will attach to the respective adjustment bolts.

Abstract: An adapter for stationary exercise equipment that connects to stationary exercise equipment and adapts such equipment to laterally tilt in order to naturally and realistically simulate the leaning that normally occurs during actual vehicle use, such as during actual bicycle riding or boat rowing. The adapter is comprised of a platform or frame, with elastic material underneath, and arc-shaped supports that are shaped and positioned such that the platform tends to tilt away from the horizontal when a user is aboard the affixed stationary equipment, unless corrective forces are applied during use in order to maintain a horizontal position.

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: A supporting rack having a compensating mechanism includes a rack body, an action force compensating assembly, a transmission element and a supporting plate. The rack body has a base and support arms. The action force compensating assembly is provided in the rack body. The elastic element is firmly connected to the base. One end of the dragging piece is connected to the hooking plate. The rotating piece is provided on a distal end of the support arm. The other end of the dragging piece is connected to the rotating piece. One end of the transmission element is firmly connected to the rotating piece and pivoted on the support arm. Via the above arrangement, an appropriate force can be applied to the supporting plate. When the user intends to adjust the supporting plate, the elastic element can generate an effect for compensating the action force, thereby providing a better operation feeling.

Abstract: A base includes an engaging module, a release button and a code lock module. The release button presses the engaging module to release the host. The code lock module includes a cam assembly, a plurality of dials and a retaining assembly. The cam assembly includes cams arranged along an axis. Each of the dials has a recess for containing one of the cams. The retaining assembly includes a lock head and an elastic element. When one of the dials is rotated to separate one of the cams from the recess, the cam assembly pushes the lock head to be fastened to the release button and make the elastic element deform. When the dials are rotated to allow each recess to contain one cam, the cam assembly moves away from the lock head, and the elastic element restores to drive the lock head to be separated from the release button.

Abstract: A device for simulating the torso of an animal or human to determine projectile performance is provided, comprising a support frame; and a plurality of selectively removable simulant inserts, including a hide simulant insert, a muscle simulant insert, a bone simulant insert, and one or more internal organ simulant insert, and wherein the simulant inserts are placed within the support frame in a predetermined order specific to the type of animal or human being simulated. The support frame includes a mounting device to secure the support frame to a ground surface, and a base adapted to orient the support frame at a selectable angle relative to a projectile path. The support frame further includes a locking device adapted to secure the simulant inserts to the support frame. In a preferred embodiment, the locking device includes a fastener slidably disposed within a slot formed in the support frame, and an extended member adapted to contact one of the simulant inserts.

Abstract: A fixture to be connected to an end of a large member, such as wind turbine blade and wind turbine tower sections is provided. The fixture allows for a high degree of flexibility with regard to size of the end and arrangement of holes in the flange of the member.

Abstract: A platform for securely mounting a wafer cassette holder thereon is provided which includes a wafer cassette holder that has a flat bottom surface and four sidewall panels, a platform that has a flat top surface larger than and for mating to the flat bottom surface of the wafer cassette holder, And a securing device mounted in the flat top surface of the platform juxtaposed to each side of the four sidewalls of the wafer cassette holder for preventing the holder from accidentally slipping off the platform, the securing device may include either a plurality of engagement pins that slidingly engages the wafer cassette holder for securely holding the holder on the platform, or a plurality of side panels mounted along the peripheral edge of the platform for preventing the holder from slipping off the platform.

Abstract: An adjustable mechanism includes a first bottom plate, a second bottom plate, a receiving block positioned, a receiving block, and an elastic member. The receiving block is positioned between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate. The receiving block defines a receiving cavity. The connecting member includes an inserted portion. The inserted portion defines a latching groove therein. The elastic member includes an elastic protrusion. The inserted portion and the elastic member are received in the receiving cavity in such manner that the elastic protrusion is received in the latching groove.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medical instrument. The medical instrument includes a main body including at least one of an operation part and a display part, a cart including a desk on which the main body is positioned, a front detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a front portion of the main body to/from the desk, and at least one rear detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a rear portion of the main body to/from the desk and elastically support the rear portion of the main body.

Abstract: A household appliance, in particular a dish-rinsing or dish-washing machine, with a base support onto which the appliance unit is mounted and which is supported on a floor by means of appliance feet. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a least one appliance-foot support, which is connected to the base support by means of a tension element, is provided for the base support.

Abstract: A connection base device for connecting to various objects is provided, including at least a heavy unit, a fix unit and a connection unit. The fix unit is engaged to the bottom of the connection unit. The fix unit and the connection unit clap a part of area of the heavy unit and hold to fasten together. The top surface of the connection unit includes a smooth suction area. At the center region of the suction area is an engaging trench for providing engagement to other objects directly. The wall and the bottom of the engaging trench are completely sealed so that when the engaging trench is not in use, an object with a suction disc can be attached to the suction area by suction disc.

Abstract: A rotatable centerpiece provides a decorative element for displaying and serving food items on a dining table with reconfigurable and interchangeable components. The centerpiece provides connectable containers for food, condiments, nuts and the like, and decorative items such as flowers, arrangements or fish in water. A base assembly includes a turntable and a platter or bowl. The platter or bowl is removably engaged with the turntable. The base assembly supports other upper components, such as a bud stem or vase, a globe, a brandy snifter, a pillow disk and/or a dip bowl, which may be arrayed in numerous interlocking configurations.

Abstract: A product assembly includes a substantially planar product and a support wedge. The support wedge is formed separately from the substantially planar product and includes a base, two sidewalls, and two internal walls. The two sidewalls each extend from opposite sides of the base and converge toward one another as they extend away from the base. The two internal walls each extend from a side of one of the two sidewalls opposite the base. The two internal walls are substantially parallel to and spaced from one another to define a slot between the two internal walls. The substantially planar product is positioned within the slot and is held in place due to compression applied to the substantially planar product by the two internal walls. Other products, assemblies, and associated methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A modular solar racking system comprises a plurality of modular solar rack supports that interconnect to provide a portable, non-invasive solar electrical generation system. One embodiment comprises a plastic modular solar rack support having a base portion, a ballast holding portion, a strut and a wedge portion. Supports are interconnected by fitting within grooves in the strut. Uni-strut frames are attached to the supports and solar panels are mounted thereon. In another embodiment, the supports comprise a base portion, a ballast holding portion, a forward lifting portion, a rearward lifting portion and a strut. Again, supports are interconnected by fitting within grooves disposed in the strut. The supports are stackable and are installed on-site using a torque wrench. Ballast may be used to hold the supports down. In one embodiment, a membrane is applied to the bottom surface which is used to adhere the support to a surface.

Abstract: A device for fastening a rectangular sensor to a support part has a base plate (2) in which a receiving recess (3) is made. Guide walls (6, 7) are integrally formed on mutually opposite edge sides (4, 5) of the receiving recess (3), said guide walls extending between two corner regions (18, 20; 19, 21) of the receiving recess (3), which corner regions end an edge side (4, 5). Furthermore, stop parts (10, 11) which are shorter than the length of the guide walls (6, 7) are integrally formed on the other edge sides (8, 9), in each case in the central region thereof, the stop parts each having at least one stop section (26) oriented at right angles to the base plate (2), wherein the guide sections (22) and the stop sections (26) bear against a wall of the sensor when the sensor is fitted. As a result, even sensors of relatively large dimensions can be fastened to the support part in a stable and accurately fitting manner with relatively little expenditure on material.

Abstract: A multifaceted trivet with multifaceted functionality includes a trivet (50) within a basket (54), a trivet (50) that may serve as a lid and a trivet with a rotatable base. The trivet (50) within a basket (54) provides further insulation by use of the basket (54). The basket (54) has serving handles (56) which allows a heated item to be placed within the basket and easily carried to a serving area The trivet (50) that may serve as a lid may function as a trivet on which a pot or container may be placed or may fit as a lid of a particular pot or container. The trivet (50) having a rotatable base rotates for greater access to a serving dish support by the trivet (50). The trivet with a rotatable base may further include a basket having wheels (58) for placing the trivet (50) within to carry the trivet (50) and the serving dish and to provide an alternative movement of the trivet.

Abstract: A fixing device for fixing cameras and other optical devices to stands or for connecting them to other accessories, includes an adapter journal joined to the camera or other optical devices and a receiving device connected to the stand or other accessories and which is provided with an opening for receiving the adapter journal, and a rotatable locking device. The opening is configured as an insert opening on a part which can be displaced axially in an outward manner by means of housing part of the receiving device such that the adapter journal can be inserted radially into the insert opening.

Abstract: Apparatus for retaining objects on the dashboard of a vehicle, comprising a planar rubbery base member having a bottom with a high friction surface characteristic is provided. The planar rubbery base member is made of a material which tends to conform to a shape of a curved surface upon which it is placed, such as the dashboard and a plurality of flexible walls extend upwardly from the rubbery base member. The walls define at least one compartment. A combination of high walls, and multifunction catching/gripping platforms configured and/or oriented differently and contained within the walls combine to effectively retain objects.

Abstract: A stage apparatus enables easy position alignment at a real installation site. Mounts 25 having sub base plates 21 arranged thereon are provided on carriages 25 and thereby constitute sub mounting tables 20a to 20d; and the mounts 25 are fixed to a main mounting table 10 having a main base plate 11. The positions of main base plate 11 and sub base plates 21 are aligned with each other by adjustment mechanisms 30 provided on the sub mounting tables 20a to 20d. As main positioning members 16 and sub positioning members 241, 242 are arranged on the main mounting table 10 and sub mounting tables 20a to 20d, separation can be performed so that a state of position alignment is restorable. Accordingly, position alignment is easy when assembling after transportation.

Abstract: Paper or plastic cups, plates, and paper utensils are held in place on a table attaching a table cloth to a table, and then attaching by tableware holders to the table cloth. The table cloth and the tableware holders have mating fasteners that prevent the tableware holders from moving relative to the table cloth. Each tableware holder is sized and dimensioned to receive different types of tableware and each holder has stabilizers that prevent the tableware from blowing off of the table.

Abstract: Supporting frame for an electrically active panel comprising a peripheral structure (1) for receiving an electrically active panel (20), the peripheral structure (1) of which comprises an internal electrical connection means (14) for connection to an electrically active panel (20) carried by the frame, at least one first external electrical connection means (16) for connection to a first means external to the frame, and electrical linking means (18) for electrically linking at least the internal electrical connection means (14) to at least the first external electrical connection means (16), the electrical linking means (18) extending along the peripheral structure so as to be concealed by the peripheral structure, the peripheral structure comprising a hollow portion (25) in which the electrical linking means (18) are received.

Abstract: An adjustable support device (10) for a structure, including an arcuate support bar (26) terminating in feet (28) for engagement with a ground surface. Two spaced apart locking mechanisms (30) are pivotally connected to the structure. The arcuate support bar (26) extends between engagement rods (36a, 36b) of the locking mechanisms (30). The locking mechanisms (30) are pivotally moveable between a first position, in which a stop member (38) prevents further pivotal movement in one direction such that the engagement rods (36a, 36b) are positioned to allow the arcuate support bar (26) to slide freely over the engagement rods (36a, 36b), and a second position, when weight is applied to the locking mechanisms (30). In the second position, the engagement rods (36a, 36b) lock against the arcuate support bar (26) to prevent sliding movement there through for supporting the structure in a required orientation.

Abstract: A trophy assembly having a base with an integral lower clip, a column with interior column ribs, in which the lower clip is adapted to engage the column ribs, thereby joining the base and the column when the column is placed over the clip and rotated. A trophy assembly having a base attached to a lid with an integral clip, and a column with interior column ribs, wherein the clip is adapted to engage the column ribs, thereby joining the base, the lid and the column when the column is placed over the clip and rotated. A trophy column having an exterior column surface and an interior column surface with a plurality of inwardly and longitudinally extending ribs. A plastic base for use in a trophy assembly having a base and a column, wherein the base has in integral clip adapted to engage ribs on the interior surface of the column. A figure for use in a trophy assemble having a column with ribs on the interior column surface wherein the figure has an integral clip adapted to engage the ribs.

Abstract: A device for mounting a driving robot in a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle having two driver's seat tracks and a floor, utilizing the two seat tracks of the driver's seat for anchoring purposes, the device including: a length-adjustable adapter plate that engages into both seat tracks in a hook-like manner; at least one first locking element for locking the adapter plate in the seat tracks; and at least one second height-adjustable locking element for bracing the adapter plate against the vehicle floor.

Abstract: Surface pad comprises a thin pad that resembles a footprint of a laptop. Four equally sized and rounded feet that are visible when the laptop is placed on the surface pad for use. These feet are the primary touch points for the laptop user when he/she is repositioning the laptop. By placing a person's thumb and index finder on the circular ‘feet’ of the surface pad that adjust the laptop for viewing comfort on the work surface by sliding, turning or repositioning the laptop in a jostle-free manner. A circle cut from the center similar to a donut. A plurality of ventilation tracks or airflow tracks that run outwards from the circular hole all the way to edge of the surface pad. The underbelly of the surface pad is equipped with ingrained treading to insure friction on the work surface and added strength to the lifetime of the surface pad.

Abstract: Docking stations and docking methods are provided for use with marking devices used for marking the presence or absence of an underground facility in a dig area. The docking station may serve as a home base for storage of a marking device, for charging the battery of a marking device, for transferring data to and from a marking device, and for securing a marking device against unauthorized use and/or theft. The docking station may be a mobile docking station that is installed in a vehicle or may be a fixed docking station that is installed at a central location in the field, at a central office, at a home base facility, and the like.

Abstract: A breakaway transformer base for a lighting pole includes four upstanding corner members (preferably formed of aluminum castings), and four side sheets. Each side sheet is attached to two of the corner members, e.g., by welds or fasteners, thereby interconnecting the corner members. Each corner member forms bolt holes for enabling the base to be bolted to a lighting standard and to an anchored foundation.

Abstract: A method for stowage of cargo items (7, 18, 100). In a cargo container (12, 20, 103) wherein spaces around the cargo items and within the cargo container are at least partly filled with spacer elements (1, 19, 104-106, 109-112) so as to substantially prevent movement of the cargo items in the cargo container, characterized in that dynamic forces on the cargo items associated with motion of the cargo container and/or weight forces on the cargo items are transmitted to the container structure through the spacer elements, and wherein at least one spacer element transmitting such forces comprises a shaped block of expanded plastics foam material, preferably polystyrene. The invention is applicable to comparatively heavy loads such as those transported in shipping containers and in such land vehicles as rail cars and road transport vehicles.

Abstract: A structure fixing apparatus for attaching a structure on roof tiles, for example, the structure being a solar cell apparatus, includes a support device for supporting attachment hardware which is a part of a base for fixing a solar cell module, a fixing member formed to reach a sheathing through the support device and a roof tile, and a tubular portion formed to surround the fixing member and to be inserted in a through hole formed in the roof tile. The tubular portion is formed to be smaller in size than the through hole formed in the roof tile and to be in non-contact with the through hole.

Abstract: A supporting plate of a device is suggested. The device has at least one component and a housing for at least partly protecting the component. The supporting plate has at least one receiving element adapted for accepting the at least one component of the device in at least one of the following manners: in a form-closed manner, in a force-closed manner. The supporting plate is part of the housing.

Abstract: A device mounting base comprises a main mounting unit (6) for mounting an apparatus, and a front panel (9) made of a resin material and installed on the main mounting unit (6) in a position in front of the main mounting unit (6) with a plurality of movable devices, wherein the main mounting unit (6) and the front panel (9) are engaged with a movement restraining device for restraining the front panel (9) from shifting in front of the main mounting unit (6). The movable devices absorb deformation of front panel (9) to prevent it from warping and distorting, and the movement restraining device prevents front panel (9) from shifting by the deformation even when front panel (9) deforms due to heating and cooling, or moisture absorption and dehydration.

Abstract: A wok support ring supports the weight of a wok and food items to be cooked in the wok and imparts a rocking motion to the wok as it is moved in a back and forth motion by the worker. A wok rocking device includes the use of a wok support base which moves in a rocking motion via cam tracks with roller followers. When the worker pulls the wok in a back and forth motion, the rollers follow the cam track to cause the wok to rise rapidly and then rock forward near the end of the stroke. A wok rocking device also can utilize movable linkages attached to a wok support base in order to create the rocking motion needed to mix and fold the food items within the wok.

Abstract: A hold-down for a common pail used in mixing paints, drywall compound, or other applications has a pair of swing-down, spring-loaded step-pads secured to the base of the pail. There can be a strap for this purpose, with an adjustable draw latch.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a computer includes a first receiving space configured for retaining a computer enclosure of the computer, and a second receiving space formed in the vicinity of the first retainer configured for retaining a power supply of the computer.

Abstract: A spill-resistant carrying apparatus includes a platform having a top surface and a bottom surface supported on legs. The platform includes one or more cavities which each have a set of female threads disposed into the bottom surface, and a set of male threads disposed into and extending from the top surface. In one embodiment, the male threads are oriented substantially adjacent to the female threads. The platform may further be configured with a lip disposed along a periphery of the platform and extending to a height greater than a height of the top surface.

Abstract: A battery-operated bulb 10 projected into a base 14 urged into a pivotal traverse 24 to be held in place to supplement ambient light at a site of use having minimal light.

Abstract: A support for a food product display arrangement is presented. The support includes a cylindrical structure having a diameter, an exterior surface and a height. The cylindrical structure is a food safe, foam material having a density suitable for supporting at least one of food products and display elements. The cylindrical structure is selectively adjustable about its diameter and height to accommodate a container used in the display arrangement. A plurality of supports are disposed in the cylindrical structure at positions and angles to create a visually interesting and aesthetically pleasing food product display arrangement. A plurality of food items are coupled to the supports.

Abstract: A shopping cart notepad holder. The allows a user of a shopping cart to have the option of using the holder as a holder of a shopping list while at the same time providing a child with a writing surface. The shopping cart notepad holder comprises a first notepad holder, the notepad holder has a first lateral attachment guide, a second notepad holder, the second notepad holder has a second lateral attachment guide, the second lateral attachment guide is mounted on the first attachment guide, and a retractable arm system for attaching the shopping cart notepad holder to a shopping cart, the retractable arm system is housed within and is attached to the first lateral attachment guide.

Abstract: A device-positioning pedestal capable of positioning devices of different sizes. The device-positioning pedestal comprises a plurality of guide members corresponding to the sides of the device and coming in contact with the sides of the device to position the device, at least one guide member includes a slide mechanism that supports the guide member so as to slide relative to the device-positioning pedestal member and a fixing mechanism that fixes the guide members at desired positions. The guide members are set to be adapted to the size of the device by the guide member-adjusting means separate from the device-positioning pedestal. The guide member-adjusting means adjust the position of the guide members based on the size of the device measured by device size-measuring means separate from the guide member-adjusting means or based on the data of data-recording means attached to the device-positioning pedestal.

Abstract: A machine tool and pallet standby station using a crane for changing a pallet between a table or pallet mounting table (27) of the machine tool and the pallet standby station are provided. The table (27) includes a plurality of guide pins (31) having tapered front ends, a plurality of elevatable lift pins (35 ) having spherical front ends, and a plurality of taper cones (37) having tapered outer peripheral surfaces. On the other hand, the pallet (P) includes at least two brackets (39) attached so as to project in the side directions from the two side surfaces of the pallet, and each bracket is formed with a guide hole (41) into which a guide pin (31) is inserted for rough positioning of the pallet.

Abstract: A reusable PU holding pad member, such as a first, second, and third pad holding member, comprises a front surface and a rear surface, between which is fixed an outer sidewall with a predetermined thickness, and the rear and front surfaces of the holding pad member are both an adhesive surface for being attached to and removed from a fixing member repeatedly. The rear surface is provided to securely attach onto the fixing member, and by using the adhesive surface (such as the front and rear surfaces) generated through the networking of the PU molecule structure, not only the dusts attached on the front and rear surfaces of the holding pad member may be washed away, but also the adhesive strength of the front and rear surfaces thereof may be maintained, enabling to be used repeatedly.

Abstract: A restraint device for securing approximately cylindrical objects to an apertured surface is presented. The restraint device generally includes a base, a support, an abutment and an activation system. The restraint device may further include a lateral restraint and a cover. The base, along with the activation system, secures the restraint device to an apertured surface. The abutment, which is placed adjacent the outer edge of the object, acts as a barrier to the object, thus reducing or preventing movement of the object in the direction of the restraint device. The abutment and the support may be moved relative to the base by the activation system. To engage and disengage the restraint device from an apertured surface and the generally cylindrical object, the activation system may include a rotational device such as a lever.

Abstract: A support for mobile phones and multimedia devices that has a support plane presented by a main structural member. The supporting plane is characterized by a plurality of slots. A plurality of bolts with a plurality of complementary fastening elements associated with said bolts are slidably received in the slots. When the complementary fastening elements loosened, the bolts can slid. When the complementary fastening elements are fixed the bolts cannot slid. In this manner the bolts can be positioned in a preselected spatial array, and fixed in the slots. The spatial array holds removably but securely a mobile phone or multimedia device so that its controls are accessible and can be actuated.

Abstract: A holder for a mixing bucket includes a base upon which a person mixing the contents of the bucket stands upon and holds in place. A bucket retainer is attached to and extends upwardly from the base. The retainer is disposable peripherally about the bucket and restricts movement of the bucket while the contents of the bucket are mixed by a person standing on the base.

Abstract: The Improved display stand is an invention that because of its unique adjustable overhead type lights and because of it unique electroluminescent lighting provides a stand that not only accommodates the display of various action figures or the like bathed in figure appropriate lighting, but creates an intriguing luminescent display. The display stand has particular application in the display of action type figures such as figures of characters know to science fiction type movies, wherein the display of such figures is enhanced due to adjustable lighting and due to the electroluminescent structural members of both the stand and the displayed item.

Abstract: A support structure for a clothes washing machine is provided. The support structure comprises a frame that includes attachment means for rigidly coupling a washing tub inside which there is mounted a drum arranged to rotate with respect to an axis that is substantially horizontal, or slightly tilted with respect to a horizontal direction, and support means for installing a motor for driving the drum. The frame is made up of resistant elements comprising metallic plate elements shaped by cutting and folding, assembled and joined together by screw or deformation attachment devices, or by welding. The frame can be linked by a suspension system to a base constructed in a similar way, or frame can be rigidly joined to the base.

Abstract: A base having a first engaging member, second engaging member, and third engaging member configured to be docked to a docking plate, where the docking plate has a first mating member, a second mating member and a third mating member that are each configured to mate with the first engaging member, second engaging member, and third engaging member, respectively, of the base. The base has a locking mechanism with the third engaging member positioned thereon, and the locking mechanism is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, where the third engaging member is coupled to the third mating member when the locking mechanism is in the engaged position.