Abstract: A grommet device and method of using a grommet device is provided. A top structure has a top surface. An aperture having a central axis is positioned interior of the top structure. A sidewall is formed around the aperture and connected to the top structure. The sidewall is positioned substantially perpendicular from the top surface of the top structure. At least two upper protruding structures are connected to the top structure at different locations along the top structure, wherein each of the upper protruding structures extends into the aperture. At least two lower protruding structures extend from the sidewall at different locations along the sidewall, wherein each of the lower protruding structures have a flexing portion extending into the aperture, wherein each of the upper protruding structures are substantially radially aligned with the flexing portion of each of the lower protruding structures, respectively.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to an angle adjustable device, which includes: a base having a fixing member disposed thereon, where the fixing member has a fixing surface; a switch mechanism having a locking ring, a first gear, and a second gear, while at least one block protrudes from the inner surface of the locking ring, with the first gear having a contact incline slidingly abutted by the block, where the contact incline is defined with a first end and a second end, where the first gear is received by the locking ring and capable of meshing with the second gear; and a rotator having at least one connecting member connected to the second gear. The instant disclosure also discloses an electronic display unit using the same.

Abstract: A support includes a base, an upper cover connected to the base, a support plate, and a base. The upper cover includes a recess for receiving a bottom of an electronic device, and two openings defined in a bottom of the recess at two opposite ends of the recess for movably receiving pressing members. A pair of pressing members are respectively moveably received in the two openings. Each of the pair of pressing members includes a protruding post rotatably connected to the base. Two elastic members arrange in the base to respectively apply a recoiling, spring force to the pressing members when compressing and releasing. When urged by an electronic device, the pressing members deflect downward to form a first receiving space; and when the electronic device is removed, the pressing members are recoiled by the elastic members and forms a second receiving space.

Abstract: A fixture apparatus for positioning an optical component has a transparent base. An adjustment plate that is formed from a transparent material is kinematically coupled to the base. Support posts extend from the adjustment plate for seating the optical component. A number of alignment elements extend from the transparent base for aligning one or more edges of the optical component seated on the support posts.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a supporting apparatus for adapting to a flat electronic device. The supporting apparatus includes a pedestal and a carrying seat movably disposed thereon. The carrying seat includes a main body, a blocking member, and a bearing member. A sliding surface is formed on the main body. The blocking member is disposed on the main body, and a blocking surface is formed on the blocking member facing the sliding surface. The sliding surface and the blocking surface are arranged in gradual convergence. The bearing member is slidably disposed on the sliding surface and is separated from the blocking member. The bearing member is movable along the sliding surface in adjusting the distance between the bearing member and the blocking member. The flat electronic device is clipped fixingly by the bearing member and the blocking member on opposite sides thereof.

Abstract: A support apparatus includes a supporting member, with two movable members movably attached to opposite sides of the supporting member, and two releasing members movably attached to each movable member respectively. The movable members can be moved out or in relative to the supporting member.

Abstract: A support apparatus includes a supporting member, with two movable members movably attached to opposite sides of the supporting member, and two releasing members movably attached to each movable member respectively. The movable members can be moved out or in relative to the supporting member.

Abstract: A holder includes a base, a first carriage, a first elastic module, a second carriage, a second elastic module, and two clamping mechanisms. When a handheld electronic device is installed in the holder, the second carriage is driven towards the first carriage, and the second elastic module between the second carriage and the first carriage and the first elastic module between the first carriage and the base are both compressed. At this time, the first carriage drives the two clamping mechanisms to clamp the handheld electronic device so that the handheld electronic device is reliably fixed onto the second carriage.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding handheld devices is provided, including a receiving base, an upper cover, a locking unit, at least a resilient unit and at least a weight allocation unit. The receiving base has a shell forming an accommodation space with an upward opening, and at least a concealing space inside. One side of the upper cover is coupled to the receiving base. The locking unit is responsible for affixing the closing, opening or holding positions between the upper cover and the receiving base. When the locking unit is in unlocked state, the resilient unit provides a force to lift the upper cover to the maximum opening position. The weight allocation unit is housed inside the concealing space. The electronic device can be held between the upper cover and the receiving base with a tilt angle.

Abstract: A holder for circular containers of polish, waxes, pastes and liquids comprising a generally circular base having an underside surface cupped downward and a hollowed circular aperture having an aperture bottom and at least one vertical aperture wall adapted to frictionally accept a container. The holder includes an adapter ring having an outer diameter corresponding to the at least one vertical aperture wall and an inside diameter adapted to frictionally support the container. The downward cupped underside surface is adapted to create a vacuum adhesion to a support surface upon which it is placed when a downward pressure is applied to the holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stacker device comprising a support surface (24, 24?) on which a stack (P) of flat articles (O1-On) is formed as the flat articles are inserted and pushed on-edge one-by-one in a main direction (D) against a retaining element (18) for retaining the stack, which element is provided at the front end of said stack. The support surface (24, 24?) is mounted to be free to move in translation in the main direction (D), being moved synchronously with the movement of the retaining element (18) in said direction, thereby imparting excellent stability to the stack formed in this way. The retaining element (18) is also mounted to move relative to the frame (10) and associated with means arranged so as to exert a return force on the stack of flat articles (O1-On) in such a manner as to retain it. The invention also relates to a postal sorting machine equipped with at least one such stacker device.

Abstract: A fixing member for handheld electronics is disclosed. The fixing member includes a fixing seat, a slot disposed in the fixing seat, a rotation axis set on the fixing seat, a one-way rolling member pivoted in the fixing seat and part of the one-way rolling member exposes on inner surface of the slot. The one-way rolling member is set on the rotation axis. Thus a side wall of the handheld electronic leans against the one-way rolling member when a handheld electronic is set inside the slot. Therefore, the handheld electronic is mounted inside the slot easily and stably without falling off.

Abstract: A support stand includes a bracket and a base connected with the bracket. The bracket includes a main body, a movable member, and a resilient member. The main body defines a receiving slot therein, and the movable member is partially received in the receiving slot, with opposite ends of the resilient member resisting the main body and the movable member. The base includes a latching member sleeved on the main body of the bracket. The latching member includes a latching portion for impelling and guiding the movable member to be received in the receiving slot of the main body, and the movable member to contact the resilient member. After the movable member passes over the latching portion, an elastic force created by the resilient member extends the movable member from the receiving slot of the main body, and the movable member is latched in the base.

Abstract: A three-dimensional oblique microstructure with press down and engagement mechanisms. A pair of corresponding first lugs is disposed on the both sides of the oblique body, and the bottom part of the oblique body has a first push pad. A pair of corresponding second lugs respectively disposed on the inner sides of the two supports of the ?-shaped supporting rack, a second push pad is disposed on the bottom part of the U-shaped supporting rack. Thus, by pressing down the first and the second push pad, the oblique body rotates through the first twist bar and the U-shaped supporting rack rotates through the second twist bar so as to engage the first lugs with the second lugs, such that the three-dimensional microstructures with different angles can be packed to satisfy the needs of varied optical platform applications, and simplify semiconductor fabrication for higher production efficiency and product yield.

Abstract: A stand apparatus includes a holder, an elastic member, and a displacement operating portion. The holder is configured to hold an electronic apparatus so that the electronic apparatus can be inserted into and pulled out of the holder in a direction orthogonal to a thickness direction, the holder including a pair of wall portions capable of holding the inserted electronic apparatus while pressing the inserted electronic apparatus from both sides in the thickness direction. The elastic member is configured to elastically support the holder. The displacement operating portion is configured to cause the holder to move to a direction opposite to a direction of a repulsion force of the elastic member in response to insertion of the electronic apparatus and to displace at least one of the pair of wall portions to press the electronic apparatus along with the movement.

Abstract: A container mixing stand including a base plate, and a first wall and a second wall connected to the base plate, where the first wall is spaced from the second wall for receiving a container between the first and second walls. A tensioning mechanism independent of the first wall and the second wall is positioned adjacent to at least one of the first wall and the second wall. The tensioning mechanism is movable between a rest position and a tensioning position, where moving the tensioning mechanism to the tensioning position causes at least one of the first wall and the second wall to move along the base plate toward the container and secure the container between the first wall and the second wall.

Abstract: A support includes a base, an upper cover connected to the base, a support plate, and a base. The upper cover includes a recess for receiving a bottom of an electronic device, and two openings defined in a bottom of the recess at two opposite ends of the recess for movably receiving pressing members. A pair of pressing members are respectively moveably received in the two openings. Each of the pair of pressing members includes a protruding post rotatably connected to the base. Two elastic members arrange in the base to respectively apply a recoiling, spring force to the pressing members when compressing and releasing. When urged by an electronic device, the pressing members deflect downward to form a first receiving space; and when the electronic device is removed, the pressing members are recoiled by the elastic members and forms a second receiving space.

Abstract: A knock down flag pole assembly is provided including a base, a ferrule, and an elongate post. The base may include a coupling with a pocket having a coupling member or portion configured to removably couple to the ferrule. The coupling secures the ferrule to the base, but also permits the flag pole to be knocked out from the base.

Abstract: A holder for a cylindrical article such as a gas cylinder has a base, a support member extending from the base for receiving a base of the article, and, spaced from the support member, at least one clamp device, including first and second jaw elements, extending from the base and arranged releasably to clamp the cylindrical article. The clamp device may also include springs for urging the jaw elements into an article holding position. The springs may act on bearing elements for the jaw elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for supporting a portable computer appliance. The invention may comprise rotating a computer appliance to convert between mouse-based use and a touch-based use, or other orientations and applications. The apparatus may be attached to a microphone stand or similar mechanism to aid viewing the computer appliance. To assist coordination with public performances, the apparatus may hold and support a computer appliance to display notes, music, video, or other expressions for assisting a performer, such as for public speeches, concerts, plays, stand-up comedy, and the like.

Abstract: An electronic device holder is revealed. By the electronic device holder, an electronic device is supported in a preset position so that users can operate the electronic device conveniently. The electronic device holder consists of holding units on tow sides thereof and a connection member connecting the two holding units. By the stopping and clipping of the two holding units, the electronic device is held and supported firmly in a preset state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a load measuring element for the braces of a machine in order to determine the force transmitted by the load measuring element, comprising a carrier element which can be exposed to the force by way of a force introduction element and in turn rests on a support. The force introduction element, the carrier element, and the support interact with each other during operation such that the carrier element flexibly deforms under the weight load, wherein a measurement element is provided for determining said flexible deformation, hi this way, an associated height adjustment can be specifically activated in order to adjust the machine such that it can be set up without impermissible distortion of the frame.

Abstract: A chair and system for securing, supporting, and connecting cable, having troughs supported on support members for receiving cables. The troughs can each have locks for closing the troughs and securing the cables in place.

Abstract: A device mounting platform apparatus having a reconfigurable biasing mechanism. The device mounting platform apparatus includes a frame member capable of being mounted in a vehicle and having a device mounting surface facing generally upward. A clamp member is slidably interconnected to the frame member along a first direction. A biasing mechanism is coupled between the frame and clamp members. The biasing mechanism is reconfigurable for urging a jaw portion of the clamp member along the first direction heading either toward or away from the frame member. The biasing mechanism is thus reconfigurable for either urging the clamp member open or urging it closed.

Abstract: A support assembly which supports a computer device body having a display unit. The support assembly includes a base member which is supported on an installation plane, a shaft which extends in parallel to a plane of the base member, a first support member having one end portion joined to the base member and the other end portion which supports the support, at least one pinion gear which is concentrically joined to the shaft, a second support member including a first support part which supports the computer device body having the display unit, a second support part which extends from the first support part to have a predetermined curvature, and a rack gear which is formed on a plane of the second support part facing the shaft along the extension direction of the second support part and moves according to rotation of the computer device body supported to the first support part.

Abstract: A device mounting platform apparatus having a reconfigurable biasing mechanism. The device mounting platform apparatus includes a frame member capable of being mounted in a vehicle and having a device mounting surface facing generally upward. A clamp member is slidably interconnected to the frame member along a first direction. A biasing mechanism is coupled between the frame and clamp members. The biasing mechanism is reconfigurable for urging a jaw portion of the clamp member along the first direction heading either toward or away from the frame member. The biasing mechanism is thus reconfigurable for either urging the clamp member open or urging it closed. A plurality of different jaw portions are interchangeably coupleable to the frame and clamp members in opposing relationship across the device mounting surface of the frame.

Abstract: An electronic device holder is revealed. By the electronic device holder, an electronic device is supported in a preset position so that users can operate the electronic device conveniently. The electronic device holder consists of holding units on tow sides thereof and a connection member connecting the two holding units. By the stopping and clipping of the two holding units, the electronic device is held and supported firmly in a preset state.

Abstract: A fastening device for a portable electrical device includes a base defining a curved sliding slot; a locking member rotatably attached to the base and a portion of the locking member capable of inserting into the portable electrical device and withdrawing from the portable electrical device; an actuating member rotatably attached to the base, and an elastical member fixed on the actuating member and the base, and capable of positioning the actuating member at a first position and a second position. The actuating member comprises a sliding portion and a driving portion. The sliding portion is movably received in the curved sliding slot, the driving portion contacting with the locking member.

Abstract: A fastening device for fixing an electronic device includes a base board; a hook fixed on the base board and capable of inserting into the electronic device; a locking member attached on the base board, the locking member is rotatable in a first rotating plane; an actuating member attached on the base board and adjacent to the locking member, and a resilient member comprising two ends and a winding connecting with the two ends. The actuating member is rotatable between a first position and a second position in a second rotating plane, which is perpendicular to the first rotating plane. The actuating member contacting with the locking member. One of the two ends fixed on the actuating member, and the other one of the two ends fixed on the baseboard. The winding unrestrained disposed by the two ends.

Abstract: A stand for an information processing apparatus includes a supporting member supporting the information processing apparatus from a side thereof, and a coupling member having protrusions and recesses on a first side thereof, which are spaced at a certain interval and have shapes engageable with each other. The stand also includes a protruding member provided on an end of the coupling member and that protrudes from the supporting member in a direction opposite to the coupling member.

Abstract: A connection device includes: a pedestal having a placement face; a connector provided in the placement face of the pedestal; a support provided adjacent to the pedestal and extended in a direction crossing the placement surface of the pedestal and having a face to define a space for placing a portable terminal on the connector and on a contact face in the face of the support, the contact face being movable in a thickness direction of the support; and an elastic member that is deformed by the movement of the contact face and applies an elastic force generated by the deformation in a direction of blocking the movement of the contact face with respect to the thickness direction of the support.

Abstract: An adjustable equipment curb has upper and lower frames, each having opposed first and second length-adjustable sides and opposed length-adjustable first and second ends interconnectable to form a rigid frame and height-adjustable mounting legs. The lower frame may be used alone, or may support the upper frame through a shock mount system having mounts affixed to both the upper and lower frames and shock absorbing springs between the mounts. The frames may be formed of interconnecting channel members, and the lower frame channel members may be of a perforated construction that, in conjunction with applied sheathing, provides acoustic damping. Seismic brackets may be affixed to the either of the frames to provide resist seismic shock and developed moment resistance.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing a transition segment to a combustion liner of a gas turbine engine includes at least one flange mounted to the transition segment. The at least one flange includes a channel that extends radially from the transition segment. The bracket assembly further includes a bracket fixedly mounted relative to the gas turbine engine. The bracket includes an elongated section having at least one end section that is received by the channel to establish an axial floating interface that secures the transition segment to the combustion liner.

Abstract: The invention provides for a motor attachment assembly that includes an electric motor having spring clips adapted to securely lock onto the isolation posts of a plastic post vibration isolation system. The motor includes an end cap that has notches which cooperate with locator tabs of the motor housing to lock the cap onto the housing with the spring clips therebetween. Each clip includes an axial slot that is expandable in an open direction to receive an isolation post and biased in the closed direction to retain the isolation post. Each clip also has an inner surface with barbs protruding into the channel to allow insertion of the isolation post into the channel in the direction of the output shaft and to resist movement of the isolation post in a direction opposite to the output shaft. The inner surface has a retention groove to receive plastically deformed portions of the isolation post.

Abstract: An apparatus supporting mechanism comprises: a fixing member 111 fixed to the bottom of the apparatus; a connecting member 115 disposed in the fixing member 111 in such a manner as to freely project and be housed; a supporting member 112 disposed in the connecting member 115 and freely displaced between a first position, at which the supporting member is grounded or located proximate with respect to the installation plane of the apparatus, a second position, at which the supporting member is separate from the installation plane of the apparatus; and a displacing mechanism which displaces the supporting member 112 to the first position when the connecting member 115 projects while displaces the supporting member 112 to the second position when the connecting member 115 is housed.

Abstract: In a device and a method for aligning and holding a plurality of singulated semi-conductor components in receiving pockets of a terminal carrier that are separated from each other, the terminal carrier has spring elements, which are part of a spring plate. The spring plate has a plurality of recesses disposed next to each other for forming a corresponding plurality of receiving pockets for the semi-conductor components, wherein the spring elements are formed from the spring plate in one piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support plate for positioning containers having a base body including at least one pressure element disposed on the base body in a spring-loaded manner, with the pressure element having at least one elongated pressure section extending parallel to a plane of the base body, and including a positioning body attached to the base body. According to the invention, the base body is releasably attached to the base body and has at least one opening through which the pressure element at least partly projects.

Abstract: A side arm clamp assembly is formed of a molded body having a clip receiver slot, a retention clip formed of a retention portion and an insertion portion that is slidingly receivable into the clip receiver slot. A detent is provided between the clip receiver slot and the insertion portion of the retention clip received thereinto. Means are provided for securing the molded body relative to an electronics platform with the retention portion of the retention clip projected over a mounting surface thereof.

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 device mounting platform apparatus having a reconfigurable biasing mechanism. The device mounting platform apparatus includes a frame member capable of being mounted in a vehicle and having a device mounting surface facing generally upward. A clamp member is slidably interconnected to the frame member along a first direction. A biasing mechanism is coupled between the frame and clamp members. The biasing mechanism is reconfigurable for urging a jaw portion of the clamp member along the first direction heading either toward or away from the frame member. The biasing mechanism is thus reconfigurable for either urging the clamp member open or urging it closed.

Abstract: A cradle for a portable terminal is disclosed. The cradle may include a bottom portion, a first support portion, and a second support portion. The bottom portion may have a frictional surface on top and bottom surfaces thereof. The first support portion may be located at one side end of the bottom portion and may face the bottom portion. The first support portion may have resilience for deformation and can support a portable terminal. The bottom portion, the first support portion, and the second support portion can support the cradled portable terminal.

Abstract: A vibration-control platform that, in some embodiments, includes a bottom plate having three or more wells. The wells receive a plurality of vibration-control elements, which are used to isolate a supported object from vibrations. In some embodiments, the vibration-control elements are rubber balls. The presence of the wells facilitates placement of the vibration-control elements under a top platform or directly under an object, especially when the object is located in a tight space, such as in a component rack, or when the object has a non-uniform weight distribution.

Abstract: A pivot apparatus adapted to connect a host and a display includes a rotary base having a first part and a second part, a connecting plate, a pivot component, a first connecting rod and a hook. The first part is embedded at the host. The second part has a rotary shaft embedded at a first edge of the connecting plate. The pivot component is pivotally connected between a rear surface of the display and a second edge of the connecting plate. The first connecting rod is slidably disposed at the connecting plate and has at least a locking hole. The hook is disposed at the rear surface and passes through the connecting plate to be slidably disposed in the locking hole. The hook is used to interfere with the first connecting rod to restrict the rotation of the display by the pivot component relative to the connecting plate.

Abstract: A flexure mount for economically producing pure translational motion with no arcuate or error motion in the vertical direction utilizing alignment pins and parts reducing structures including monolithic springs. A low profile embodiment utilizes a compound monolithic spring. The flexure mount may be used to translate a mirror or retroreflector in a purely linear direction of precisely controlled and known distance, useful in myriad interferometer applications including spectroscopy.

Abstract: An adjustable mouse lap pad has a working platform with flat upper and lower surfaces. Two sets of dual tracks are secured to the lower surface, each track set having two track members with teeth. Four pad supporting saddle elements are configured for comfortable placement on the lap of the user. The saddle elements are positioned within the sets of tracks. Each saddle element has teeth which engage with the teeth of the track members. The saddle elements are biasedly controlled, by push button activation, to move along the tracks and, at desired locations on the lower surface, to be locked in position within the teeth of the track members. This securely maintains the saddle elements under the platform, eliminating unwanted shifting and movement while the pad is on the thigh or lap of the user.

Abstract: A device mounting platform apparatus having a reconfigurable biasing mechanism. The device mounting platform apparatus includes a frame member capable of being mounted in a vehicle and having a device mounting surface facing generally upward. A clamp member is slidably interconnected to the frame member along a first direction. A biasing mechanism is coupled between the frame and clamp members. The biasing mechanism is reconfigurable for urging a jaw portion of the clamp member along the first direction heading either toward or away from the frame member. The biasing mechanism is thus reconfigurable for either urging the clamp member open or urging it closed.

Abstract: A cooling device, which is arranged for incorporating with a portable electronic device, includes a portable cooling station and a power-free cooling pad. The cooling station has a top platform for supporting the electronic device thereon. The cooling pad is adapted for thermally communicating with the bottom side of the electronic device when the electronic device sits on the top platform of the cooling station to instantly cool down the electronic device from the bottom side thereof so as to produce an optimally cool environment as the electronic device operates.

Abstract: A embodiment of a stand includes a base, a support, and a biasing member. The biasing member provides a biasing force to urge the support to a first position relative to the base from a second position relative to the base. When in the second position the support is allowed to rotate on a pivot, and when in the first position the support is prevented from rotating on the pivot.

Abstract: A support arrangement (10) of a roll of a fibrous-web machine, has a first frame part (12) in which the roll (20) of the fibrous-web machine is supportable from its end when in use and a second frame part (22) in which the first frame part (12) is fastened by means of an elastic fastening. The arrangement has a motion direction control arrangement (34) for controlling the direction of the motion allowed by the elastic fastening in a way determined by the direction control arrangement (34).

Abstract: A retrofit shelf and method are disclosed for converting an existing towel bar, commonly found in a bathroom, into a storage platform. Versions of the retrofit shelf are configured to be universally useful with a plurality of support bar configurations in an unobtrusive and cost effective manner without the use of an adhesive. The retrofit shelf is configured to load the support bar with directional forces for which the support bar is designed to support.