Abstract: An improved tool for use with a potter's wheel is provided, and the tool configured to attach to the spinning potter's wheel and hold a workpiece in the center thereof. The tool comprises an upper plate and a lower plate that are rotatable with respect to each other. A holding arm can extend through an arm slot in the upper plate to engage a spiral ridge of the lower plate. Relative rotation between the upper plate and the lower plate causes the holding arm to move inward or outward in a radial direction to engage a workpiece. The lower plate comprises fish-shaped apertures to engage fasteners on the potter's wheel in a manner to reduce chatter and improve the longevity of the tool.

Abstract: A device for mounting an electronic display to a wall includes: a fixing plate; a display-mounting bracket configured to vertically tilt relative to the fixing plate, wherein the display-mounting bracket includes a proximal extension defining a damper housing; an adjustment screw extending through the damper housing; a damper slider disposed around the screw; and a spring coupled between the fixing plate and the slider such that: the spring provides a counterbalancing force against a weight of the display to retain a vertical-tilt orientation of the display, and rotation of the screw causes a proximal or distal translation of the slider relative to the fixing plate and adjusts an orientation of the spring relative to a vertical axis of the fixing plate, thereby modifying the counterbalancing force.

Abstract: A device for mounting an electronic display to a wall includes: a fixing plate defining an inner gear wheel; a display-mounting bracket configured to vertically tilt relative to the fixing plate, the display-mounting bracket having a proximal extension with an eccentric gear having a locking shaft, the eccentric gear being configured to engage with the inner gear wheel; a spring coupled between the main fixing plate and the locking shaft such that the spring retains a vertical-tilt orientation of the display-mounting bracket relative to the main fixing plate; and an adjustment screw coupled to the lower end of the tension spring, wherein rotation of the adjustment screw expands or compresses the spring.

Abstract: A turntable comprising a hub assembly including a first hub and a second hub rotatable with respect to the first hub about an axis, and an extension member releasably coupled to the second hub. The extension member rotates with the second hub about the axis when the extension member is coupled to the second hub. The extension member extends from the second hub radially outward from the axis.

Abstract: A rotating assembly and a movable puzzle platform using the same are disclosed in present invention. The movable puzzle platform includes a board assembly having a puzzle board, a kickstand pivotally coupled at the board assembly and the rotating assembly attached on the kickstand and having a first moving member, a second moving member rotatably coupled to the first moving member for forming a holding space and a plurality of ball bearings rotatably received in the holding space for allowing the second moving member rotating with respect to the first moving member. One end of the kickstand is pivotally coupled at the board assembly while a free end of the kickstand is adapted to pivotally fold from the board assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of fans and heaters. More specifically, the present invention relates to a portable oscillating fan platform device. The device is comprised of a base that is further comprised of a rotating platform, a battery, a motor and a processor. A non-oscillating fan or heater can be placed on the rotating platform wherein the device can then be powered on and the platform can rotate, thereby rotating the fan or heater on the platform. The device may further have at least one button that allows a user to power the device on/off and may also allow a user to control the spinning of the platform. The base may further be comprised of a power cord, USB charging port, and female power receptacle that can be used to supply power to the fan/heater on top of the device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a tool holding device for shank type tools, comprising at least one tool holder, a base part and a top part, whereby at least the top part comprises uptake holes for the at least one tool holder characterized in that, the tool holding device can be used for more than one process step among transfer, cleaning, pretreatment, coating, posttreatment, and each of the at least one tool holders can optionally take up a sleeve holding the shank type tool in a distinct, preferably upright position and comprises one or more openings, which allow fluid and/or solid treatment agents to exit the tool holder and/or sleeve and the at least one tool holder and/or sleeve enables three-fold rotation of the shank type tool. Further a method using the inventive tool holding device is disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of creating synchronized sound, vibration and magnetic field stimulation, for the purpose of habituating and inhibiting brain function while stimulating the human spiritual energy system, is described. The apparatus comprises an amplifier and transducers built into a comfortable seating arrangement including a support structure and a motion platform. The support structure, such as a chair, rests upon the motion platform, which is adapted to impart three-dimensional motion to the support structure. The apparatus uses layered music to create synchronized sounds, vibrations and magnetic fields.

Abstract: A vehicle seat rotates in response to activation of an electric motor. The electric motor is part of a non-back-drivable mechanism such that it acts to lock the seat in position. The seat mechanism is assembled from stamped components for efficient manufacturing. A bracket includes integrally formed gear teeth which mesh with gear teeth driven by the electric motor. The bracket is held between two stamped parts using four-point angular contact ball bearings. The races of the ball bearings are stamped into the respective stamped parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting link (100) for supporting a piece of hardware. The mounting link (100) comprising a tubular base section (200), and a tubular body section (300), wherein the tubular base section (200) comprises a first part of a snap lock mechanism configured as a locking lip (210) and a first female/male component (220), the first female component (220) configured to removably receive a first male component (320) of the body section (300).

Abstract: A quick connect is described. The quick connect has an alignment plate, a lock plate, and an alignment plate. The alignment plates has one or more projections. The lock plate has one or more fasteners. The alignment plate and the lock plate are coupled together and capable of rotation relative to each other.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a rotational mechanism comprising a rotating part with an extension, configured to rotate about a first axis, a base comprising a sliding channel, wherein the rotating part is configured to rotate with respect to the base, and a stopping element comprising a stopping tab configured to interact with the sliding channel and further configured to interact with the extension to limit rotation of the rotating part. The rotating part is able to rotate the same amount in both the first direction and the second direction starting from a starting position and stopping at a stopping position, wherein, when reaching the stopping position by rotation in the first direction, the rotating part is restricted from further moving in the first direction, and wherein, when reaching the stopping position by rotation in the second direction, the rotating part is restricted from further moving in the second direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotatable stand for an LCD monitor and the purpose thereof is to apply a rotating body having a specific structure to the LCD monitor, which is installed on a table therethrough, so as to enable the LCD monitor to freely and continuously make a full 360-degree rotation in left and right directions, while the conventional fixed structure of the LCD monitor is being maintained.

Abstract: A lap top work station featuring an adjustable side by side tilting of a main support platform for eliminating a side by side out of level condition caused by a structural deformation and also featuring a pair of accessory mounting sockets, both features are accomplished by a pair of clevis, one clevis assembly attached at the end of a cross arm to provide the out of level condition, and the other fixed to the back of the main support platform and the other clevis assembly supporting the accessory mounting sockets.

Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus includes a housing and a mounting plate to fixably attach to the housing. The mounting plate has a central axis, a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first lateral side extending axially from the first end to the second end, and a second lateral side extending axially from the first end to the second end. The mounting plate includes a shoulder and a first receptacle to slidingly receive a first tab on an end of an arm coupled to a display. The shoulder extends laterally from the first lateral side to the second lateral side and the first receptacle extends axially into the shoulder.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to locking mechanisms, display assemblies, and methods for modifying a mounting assembly of a display assembly to enable rotation of a display. In one example, a locking mechanism comprises a lock block mounted for rotation with the display. The locking mechanism also comprises a lever rotatably coupled to a plate of the mounting assembly. The lever comprises a lock tab that blocks movement of the lock block when the lever is in a locked position and allows movement of the lock block when the lever is in an unlocked position.

Abstract: A seat base assembly includes a coupling member, a plurality of adjustment tracks coupled to the coupling member, and a plurality of seat legs, the plurality of seat legs includes at least one inner seat leg, and at least one outer seat leg, wherein the at least one inner seat leg and the at least one outer seat leg each comprise upturned bottom edges, and a lock assembly coupled to at least one of the plurality of seat legs.

Abstract: A camera platform system includes a fixing base configured to fix an imaging apparatus, a camera platform configured to rotate the imaging apparatus fixed to the fixing base, a control apparatus configured to control the imaging apparatus, a clamp unit configured to clamp a connector cable, and a fixing unit configured to attach the clamp unit to the control apparatus. The control apparatus includes a first connector portion to which a connector cable for connecting to the camera platform is connected. The clamp unit includes a plurality of column members and a supporting member for supporting the plurality of column members. The fixing unit fixes the supporting member to the control apparatus. The clamp unit can be in a state where the clamp unit does not overlap with the first connector portion of the control apparatus in an optical axis direction.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include an electronic device. The electronic device includes a body and a display screen. The body includes at least a first surface. The display screen includes a first portion and a second portion separated from the first portion by a first bending portion. The second portion is secured to the first surface of the body. The bending portion deforms to rotate the first portion with respect to the second portion.

Abstract: A motor vehicle seat rotation mechanism includes a connecting plate connected to a seat, a moving plate, located below the connecting plate and connected to the connecting plate, and a fixed plate, located below the moving plate and connected to an upper slide rail in a seat slide rail assembly. An upper ball assembly is located between a press plate and the moving plate. A lower ball assembly is located between the moving plate and the fixed plate. A lower anti-detachment hook ring is located between the connecting plate and the fixed plate and fixed to the fixed plate. An annular lower anti-detachment hook is provided at an inner edge of the lower anti-detachment hook ring. An annular upper anti-detachment hook is provided at an outer edge of the moving plate. The lower anti-detachment hook and the upper anti-detachment hook are engaged with each other.

Abstract: A portable, lightweight, and low relief profile turntable is equipped for the universal mounting of different winches and winch-type apparatus suitable for use on the deck of a ship or other surface. The turntable is capable of mounting to an increased number of potential locations on deck where it may be easily manipulated to achieve a useful direction and an optical fleet angle.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses an electronic device, which comprises a case and at least one display module. The case comprises a base, a housing, two connection ports and a track. The housing is disposed above the base and has an opening. The two connection ports are disposed in the housing and corresponding to the opening. The track is disposed on the edge of the base, and at least one end of the track is adjacent to the opening. At least one display module is disposed on the case and electrically connected to a corresponding one of the two connection ports and is adapted to slide on the track to generate a displacement in relative to the case. The disclosure also discloses a case which is adapted to be connected to at least one display module in the electronic device.

Abstract: An apparatus having a microwave oven pivotally coupled with a refrigerator. The microwave oven may be locked in one or more pivot positions relative to the refrigerator. The pivot axis of the microwave oven may be in a variety of positions relative to the refrigerator and microwave to result in a variety of orientations.

Abstract: A rotary stage assembly includes a platform and a rotary drive defining an axis of rotation. The platform is mounted on a spindle for receiving rotary movement from the rotary drive. A cylindrical wall is attached to the platform receiving rotary movement from the rotary drive and is coaxial with the axis of rotation defined by the rotary drive. The cylindrical wall defines an inner surface including reference patterns. An imaging assembly images the reference patterns on the inner surface of the cylindrical wall. The imaging assembly detects angular orientation and tilt of the platform from an axis of rotation of the platform from imaging the reference patterns on the inner surface of the cylindrical wall. A controller calculates angular orientation and tilt of the platform from the location of said reference patterns signaled from the imaging assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a running gear having a carrier plate and a first roller, a second roller and a third roller, which are arranged on the carrier plate. Simplified handling and/or increased stability of the running gear is produced if the first roller can rotate about a first rolling axis running parallel to a plane of extent of the carrier plate and the second roller can rotate about a second rolling axis running parallel to the plane of extent and the third roller can rotate about a third rolling axis running parallel to the plane of extent. The invention further relates to an arrangement having at least two such running gears, wherein at least two such running gears are connected to each other.

Abstract: A turn plate assembly for support of the steered wheels of a vehicle on a precision planar surface. The assembly includes an approach plate establishing a planar surface to within an established measurement tolerance. The approach plate is coupled to a base plate underlying a bearing assembly consisting of a plurality of ball bearings retained between the base plate and an underside of a rotating support disc. An upper surface of the rotating support disc is coplanar with an upper surface of the approach plate. Resting on the upper surface of the rotating support surface, a translational surface or mat is temporarily secured in place by magnetic adhesion. During use, translational forces exerted on the translation surface or mat by a vehicle wheel assembly may overcome the magnetic adhesion, enabling the translational surface or mat to translate relative to the underlying rotating support disc.

Abstract: A motorized rotational dance pole assembly is provided. The dance pole can be rotated by an adjustable and controllable motor assembly to provide controlled rotation of the pole at varying speeds. Further, the pole may have a fixed non-rotating mode, as well as a free rotational mode. Operation of the motorized rotational dance pole may be controlled by a remote wireless controller which may be programmable and reprogrammable to adjust operation of the dance pole.

Abstract: A rotatable platter for monitors comprising a platter member fixedly attached to a rotating plate member. The rotating plate member is connected, by way of an annular ball bearing member to a fixed plate member. An opening made through a center portion of the platter member allows for at least one cable to pass therethrough. The cable passes through a hollow opening forming part of the annular annular ball bearing. A peg engaging one of two possible channels controls the degree of allowable rotation of the platter member.

Abstract: A dome-shaped shelter, which is readily manually assembled and disassembled, as needed, the shelter comprising a plurality of side-by-side generally triangular shaped arched segments enclosing a generally circular area, a support base with each of the segments comprising a lower end resting on the support base and a pair of spaced apart rigid upwardly arched side members converging upwardly from the lower end and a weather and UV resistant covering skin, a latch assembly securing each arched side member of a segment to the adjacent arched side member of an adjacent segment, a rigid vertical support mast releasably secured at the center of the encircled area, and manually releasable locking means securing the segments to the mast.

Abstract: A rotating mount includes an imaging device, a stand cover connected to the imaging device, a mounting plate configured to fix a position of the imaging device and having an insertion hole formed in one area thereof, and a pivot joint connected to the stand cover and having a protrusion inserted into the insertion hole.

Abstract: A rotating mechanism used for rotating a screen includes a supporting stand and a base. An end of the supporting stand is connected to the screen. The supporting stand is for supporting the screen. The base is placed on a supporting surface, so as to support the supporting stand and the screen on the supporting surface. The other end of the supporting stand is fixed on the base. The base includes a first cover and a second cover. The other end of the supporting stand is connected with the first cover. The second cover is detachably installed on the first cover and contacts with the supporting surface. At least one of the first cover and the second cover is rotatable relative to the supporting surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a commercial vehicle seat having a seat substructure supporting part and a seat substructure base part each attached underneath a seat part, the seat substructure supporting part being movable and/or height-adjustable relative to the seat substructure base part, where the seat substructure supporting part comprises an upper supporting part joined to the underside of the seat part and a lower supporting part joined to the base part, wherein at least one roller bearing with a roller bearing ring, which extends orbitally about a notional rotary axis running in the vertical direction of said vehicle seat, is arranged between the upper supporting part and the lower supporting part, in order to rotatably support said upper supporting part relative to said lower supporting part.

Abstract: The crossing of one's legs while sitting often results in sensations of tingling and discomfort and difficulty in returning to an erect position and walking. The underlying causes of these sensations are often associated with serious health conditions due to the potential of losing balance and falling as well as formation of blood clots in the legs that can lead to premature death. A support device and associated methods for use alleviate the symptomatic effects of sitting with crossed legs by supporting the heels of the user in a position that separates the legs from mutual contact or contact with the surfaces of the support device.

Abstract: A self-balanced adjustable mounting system for a flat panel display. A display interface having a hollow, semi-spherical shell portion is attached to the flat panel display. The semi-spherical shell is formed with a generally constant radius of curvature. The center of the radius of curvature is disposed proximate the center of gravity of the flat panel display with the display interface attached. The display interface is received in a guide structure that has a bearing portion engaging the outer surface of the semi-spherical shell, and a second bearing portion engaging the inner surface of the semi-spherical shell through an aperture formed in the semi-spherical shell. The semi-spherical shell is guided between the first and second bearing portions so that the flat panel display and device interface are generally rotatable about the center of the radius of curvature of the semi-spherical shell.

Abstract: The invention relates to a utility vehicle seat with a seat part, with a backrest part and with a seat substructure for arrangement on a bodywork part of a utility vehicle. The seat substructure including a rotation adjustment device having a roller body bearing unit for rotating at least the seat part about a vertical axis, a longitudinal adjustment device and a transverse adjustment device. The rotation adjustment apparatus is arranged between two longitudinal rail units or transverse rail units, in such a way that a vertical extension of the rotation adjustment apparatus amounts to a maximum of 150% or 100% of a vertical extension of the longitudinal rail units or the transverse rail units.

Abstract: A system and a method for determining a position and an orientation of an object relative to a defined reference frame is disclosed. A plurality of targets are disposed at known locations relative to the defined reference frame. A head assembly is disposed on the object, where the head assembly includes a plurality of cameras. The head assembly determines the position and the orientation of the object from location data associated with the plurality of targets and image data from the plurality of cameras.

Abstract: A swivel device on which a chair can be secured, and which is configured to allow the easy elimination or reduction of accumulated dirt and/or sand. The swivel device may include a mounting device, and a base, wherein the mounting device is connected to the base so that the mounting device can rotate with respect to the base. The swivel device may further include a device for keeping a chair stationary on the mounting device, a first cavity located between the mounting device and the base, and a device for aiding rotation of the mounting device with respect to the base located in the first cavity. There may be a first opening of the mounting device leading to the first cavity, leading to a first opening of the base, which leads to an area outside of the swivel device. The swivel device accommodates all straight and lounge chairs.

Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a remotely-controlled instrument driver, including a first member, a second member for supporting the instrument driver, and an interface assembly for allowing the second member to rotate relative to the first member about a first axis, and for allowing the second member to rotate relative to the first member about a second axis that forms an angle relative to the first axis, wherein the interface assembly comprises a ball that is rotatable relative to the first member, and a shaft extending through the ball, the shaft configured for coupling to the second member.

Abstract: A projection system, configured to project a radiation beam onto a target, includes a rotatable frame (8) configured to rotate about an axis defining a tangential direction and a radial direction, wherein the rotatable frame holds a lens configured to focus the radiation beam in only the tangential or radial direction; and a stationary part comprising a substantially stationary lens configured to focus the radiation beam in only the other of the tangential or radial direction. Provisions are made to prevent moments to be exerted on the lens held by the rotatable frame.

Abstract: A table having a vertical support structure and a tabletop that is rotatable relative to the vertical support structure. The rotatable tabletop is configured to lock and unlock at a variety of positions relative to the vertical support structure via a latch mechanism.

Abstract: A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position.

Abstract: A rotary platform includes a rotating top plate rotatable about axis and a stationary base plate fixed in relation to the axis. A plurality of bearing elements is disposed in a cavity defined, at least in part, by the base plate and the top plate. The top plate is supported by the plurality of bearing elements, which are rotatable in any direction and about any axis. The top plate is flexible and flexes independently of the base plate. Flexing of the top plate allows the top plate to maximize contact with as many of the bearing elements as possible to improve the load carrying capacity of rotary platform.

Abstract: A projecting apparatus having an adjusting function includes a projector having an adjusting side; and an adjusting device disposed at the adjusting side and including a rotatable base pivoting on the projector, a moving mechanism disposed on the projector, a fixed mechanism comprising a fixed base, and a fixed component disposed on the fixed base, and an adjusting component connected to the fixed component and the moving mechanism. When the adjusting device is adjusted, the adjusting device drives the projector to rotate about an axial center of the rotatable base.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an electric display device turning base capable of stabilizing and turning a direction of a thin-screen display device. This display device turning base is provided with a first base portion; a mounting and fixing portion; a pair of arc guide rails installed in the mounting and fixing portion in such a manner that a center point of an arc thereof is arranged on a horizontal line passing through a gravity center of the thin-screen display device mounted and fixed to the mounting and fixing portion and extending in a left and right direction; a support roller for supporting the arc guide rails turnably around the horizontal line in a state that the center point of the arc guide rails is arranged on the horizontal line, the support roller being rotatably installed in the first base portion in a standing manner; and an electric drive mechanism for turning the arc guide rails around the horizontal line.

Abstract: A slidable, rotatable, platter support apparatus and method of use thereof, wherein the platter support apparatus comprises a single ring having a U-shaped channel therewithin with bearings disposed within the channel, and wherein the channel opens to the bottom portion of the ring. The ring further comprises a gripping material on the surface of the ring opposite the bearing channel, thereby forming a top surface for securing a platter to the platter support apparatus.

Abstract: A system and method for inverting a cubical device 100 that inverts one or more faces of the cubical device 100 in a single fluid motion. In an embodiment, the cube faces are split in two face piece assemblies 210, in an alternative embodiment faces have only one invertible section 802, 702. The face piece assemblies 210 are initially held by cubical device 100 with a particular side facing inward. Operating the cubical device 100 causes one or more face piece assemblies 210, 803 to expand out from the center point of the cubical device 100, to rotate, and then collapse inward until cubical device 100 is reformed with the particular side of the faces in an outward-facing orientation. The joints, links and gears in the mechanism restrict the degrees of freedom to one such that the entire inversion movement is coupled. Multiple applications are proposed for the device, and embodiments having actuators for driving the inversion are disclosed.

Abstract: A mobile screening device for the screening of soil and other materials has a chassis (1), which is carried by at least one wheel (1.1) or a similar member, and a screen frame (2), which is carried by the chassis (1) and which includes at least one screen (5) that is supplied with material to be screened. The screen frame (2) is pivotable around a primarily vertical turning axis (7) in relation to the chassis (1).

Abstract: An adjustable rotation base includes a base housing and a transportation arrangement. The base housing has a bottom side, an upper side for coupling with the supporting post to support the outer umbrella in an upright manner, and a receiving cavity indently formed on the bottom side of the base housing, wherein the base housing includes a stationary unit provided at the bottom side for sitting on the ground surface in a stationary manner, and a plurality of transferring wheels rotatably supported at the bottom side of the base housing. The transportation arrangement is provided at the base housing to operate the base housing between an idle mode and a transportation mode in which the stationary unit is upwardly lifted to allow the transferring wheels being sitting on the ground surface, such that the base housing is adapted to be transported on the ground surface via the transferring wheels.

Abstract: This display screen turning apparatus includes a first rotation support portion formed to be horizontally rotatable with respect to a base and a second rotation support portion formed to be horizontally rotatable with respect to the base independently of the first rotation support portion, for horizontally rotating a display screen portion by rotating at least either the first rotation support portion or the second rotation support portion.

Abstract: An automatic gap adjustor is provided. The automatic gap adjustor includes an upper cammed disk, a lower cammed disk spaced apart from the upper cammed disk, and a resilient spring element therebetween. The upper cammed disk includes a first plurality of cams on an upper axial surface and a second plurality of cams on a lower axial surface. The lower cammed disk includes a third plurality of cams on an upper axial surface and a fourth plurality of cams on an undercut portion spaced apart from the upper axial surface. Opposing cams can be radially offset from each other, such that reciprocating axial movement of the upper disk relative to the lower disk can achieve a stepped rotation of the upper disk. Rotation of the upper disk can drive the automatic gap adjustor along a threaded support to eliminate a gap along a portion thereof.