Abstract: A turntable for the treatment of container for fillable goods with receiving places (1) for the container and with at least one treatment unit for the container received in the receiving places (1). In such a generic turntable the arrangement of several treatment units is enabled in that the receiving places (1) are arranged in interior carrousels (2) arranged on the turntable, the interior carrousels (2) are provided with rotary drives for rotating the receiving places (1) on at least two predetermined radii (3, 4, 5) of the turntable and at least one treatment unit each for the container is arranged on the predetermined radii (3, 4, 5).

Abstract: A 360 degree swivel cushion for bathroom encompassing a rotating device having a base plate, a ball bearing plate and a rotating plate disposedly configured between a lower fixed pad and an upper rotating pad. A plurality of stainless steel ball bearings atop the ball bearing plate are used to rotate within a large circular track and a small circular track of the rotating plate. Upon a mobility handicapped person sitting atop the cushion, the body can be rotated by merely swaying the body left and right, which thereby conveniences a family member or a house keeper to assist bathing and cleaning the body of the mobility handicapped person. Waterproof antiskid pads covering the rotating pad and the fixed pad not only provide for comfortable sitting and prevent slipping; moreover, both upper and lower surfaces are available for use.

Abstract: In a rotary supporting base, a stationary lower base member has a top surface formed with a ring-supporting region that is confined by an outer periphery concentric with and surrounding an inner periphery, and is formed with an engaging unit on the inner and outer peripheries. A coupling ring plate is disposed at the ring-supporting region, is rotatable relative to the lower base member, and has inner and outer peripheral edges which are in sliding engagement with the engaging unit to retain rotatably the coupling ring plate on the top surface of the lower base member. A rotatable upper base member is disposed on top of the lower base member and is coupled to the coupling ring plate for co-rotation therewith relative to the lower base member. A coupling unit is provided on the coupling ring plate and the upper base member and engages an upright prop of the display device.

Abstract: A 360 degree swivel cushion includes a swivel ball seat configured between a swivel plate and a base plate. The steel balls are positioned within the swivel ball seat so that the cushion can slide on circular tracks configured on a base of the swivel plate. A cover is disposed on the swivel plate, and the cushion can rotate 360 degrees on top of the base plate.

Abstract: A tilt-swivel stand includes a base member, a movable member mounted on the base member, and a connecting mechanism for connecting the base member to the movable member. The connecting mechanism consists of a protrusion and a guide groove into which the protrusion is inserted. The protrusion includes a shank and an engaging portion. This engaging portion has a normal size greater than the width of the guide groove. The engaging portion is flexible enough to go through the guide groove.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a component using a mounting accessory is disclosed herein. The mounting accessory and the component are designed and configured to provide a variety of different mounting methods, as required by the environment. The component and the mounting accessory are designed to provide a variety of mated relationships therebetween. The component makes contact with the mounting accessory in at least two locations or contact points to provide a secure attachment that is easily changeable to provide a desired orientation. Connecting the component to the mounting accessory is carried out with at least two mated attachment points, a portion of the component is received into an orifice of the mounting accessory and a portion of the mounting accessory is received into an orifice of the component.

Abstract: A turntable for storing one or more items, including a base having a first diameter and a top rotatably coupled to the base and having a second diameter and a surface for storing the one or more items. The first dimension is larger than the second dimension to provide an offset so that objects stored adjacent the base do not interfere with rotation of the top.

Abstract: A turntable for production line applications is provided which is suitable for large surface area applications, such as, for example, in the production of automobiles. The turntable has an annular platform surface around a central vertical structure which houses a vertically orientated drive motor. The platform is preferably supported at its outer edge by a series of rollers or casters, and is supported at its inner edge by a ring bearing. By providing a vertically orientated motor in the central structure, more useable space on the turntable is provided. In addition, the turntable is more easily maintained, and is less prone to accidental damage. As such, a turntable of improved overall efficiency is provided.

Abstract: An assembly machine comprises a machine frame, a plurality of work stations arranged on a circular carrier plate secured on the surface of the machine frame, and a rotary dish that is rotationally driven in cycles and arranged concentrically with the carrier plate. The rotary dish protrudes along the circumference of the carrier plate and forms a ring-shaped support surface for work pieces that surround the carrier plate. The machine frame is a cast machine component that comprises a table-like substructure and a console on the top side with a ring-shaped mounting surface for receiving a drive for the rotary dish. The rotary dish drive is a direct drive that comprises a ring-shaped stator with electrical windings that is secured on the mounting surface, and a rotor fitted with permanent magnets. The rotor forms a carrier for and is detachably connected with the rotary dish.

Abstract: An elevation adjustment structure of a portable information display device is disclosed to include a portable information display device, a battery box detachably attached to the back wall of the portable information display device, and a swinging arm pivoted to the battery box and rotatable upwards from the battery box for supporting the portable information display device on the battery box in a tilted position, the swinging arm having butts protruded from the top side thereof for engaging into respective recessed bearing holes in the back wall of the portable information display device to support the portable information display device in the tilted position.

Abstract: A coupling device to couple a first member and a second member to be relatively slidable and horizontally rotatable in a portable terminal provided with the first member having a keyboard unit section and the second member having a display unit section in respectively separate boxes thereof, wherein the coupling device is composed of a main body portion having a long guide hole to be attached to either one member of the first member and the second member in the longitudinal direction, and a movable portion to be attached to the other member of the first member and the second member to make the other member rotatable horizontally at a predetermined sliding position, and more concretely, the main body is composed of a case main body provided with a long guide groove, and a lid portion provided with a long guide hole, and the movable portion is composed of a head portion to be passed through the long guide hole and a guide leg portion to be fitted into the long guide groove.

Abstract: A display device includes a display part, and a base part supporting the display part. The base part is composed of a tilt unit for mounting the display part rotatably about a horizontal axis, a tilt base for directly or indirectly supporting the tilt unit, and a receiving plate disposed in the facing relationship with the tilt base. A guide part is provided on one of the tilt base and the receiving plate, for guiding the tilt base and the receiving plate for relative rotation about a vertical axis. Ball-shaped or mushroom shaped low friction members are disposed between the tilt base and the receiving plate. The display part can be thus rotated about the horizontal and vertical axes.

Abstract: In a rotary supporting base, a stationary lower base member has a top surface formed with a ring-supporting region that is confined by an outer periphery concentric with and surrounding an inner periphery, and is formed with an engaging unit on the inner and outer peripheries. A coupling ring plate is disposed at the ring-supporting region, is rotatable relative to the lower base member, and has inner and outer peripheral edges which are in sliding engagement with the engaging unit to retain rotatably the coupling ring plate on the top surface of the lower base member. A rotatable upper base member is disposed on top of the lower base member and is coupled to the coupling ring plate for co-rotation therewith relative to the lower base member. A coupling unit is provided on the coupling ring plate and the upper base member and engages an upright prop of the display device.

Abstract: The connecting device consists of a circular disk (7) fixed to the snowboard and fitting into a circular ring (8) holding the binding (1) on the board. The interior circular contour (11) of the ring into which the disk fits is eccentric relative to the exterior contour of the ring. The mechanical continuity provided by the ring guarantees that the binding will be held in position without high pressure needing to be exerted on this ring.

Abstract: A merchandising and/or display system for displaying objects is disclosed. The display system for differently sized vehicles comprises a base, a first plate configured to be rotated relative to the base, members coupled to the first plate, a mounting plate comprising a number of slots and coupled to the members, and supports configured to be coupled to the mounting plate at locations along the slots. The supports are configured to be adjustable to accommodate differently sized vehicles.

Abstract: For dispensing apparatus (1) to which access is gained by authorized personnel from the front side of the apparatus (1), a support device comprising a stationary support body (4), the apparatus (1) being supported by the support body (4) via a slidable and rotatable platform (9).

Abstract: A structure of revolving seat including a revolving frame and a pedestal fixed at the side of a floor of vehicle. An anchor unit is provided between the revolving frame and pedestal to prevent breakage of the revolving seat and its associated revolving mechanism. The anchor unit comprises a first anchor element of generally “J” shape including a hole and a projection and a second anchor element of generally “inverted J” shape including a hole and an a projection. When a great load is applied to the revolving seat, the projection of first anchor element is quickly brought to engagement in the hole of second anchor element, while simultaneously, the projection of second element is brought to engagement in the hole of first anchor element. Thus, the great load is immediately transmitted and escaped through the mutually engaged first and second anchor elements to the floor of vehicle.

Abstract: A rotary stand for an electric appliance enables the electric appliance to be oriented in a desired direction. The rotary stand includes a pedestal having a spherically concave portion and a regulating projection, a mounting plate adapted to support the appliance, and a clamp plate for clamping the mounting plate between the clamp plate and the pedestal so that the mounting plate can be swung either leftwards or rightwards and/or tilted up or down. The angle of any one of swing and tilt of the mounting plate is regulated by causing side edges of the regulating projection to engage corresponding inner side edges of a slot defined in the mounting plate.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a laptop computer at different tilt angles may include a top plate with a trapezoidal shape including a number of riser clusters arranged along a narrower parallel side of the top plate. Each one of the riser clusters may be configured to fit within a riser element and hold the riser element. A bottom plate with a trapezoidal shape may be connected to the top plate by a connector that allows the top plate to rotate relative to the bottom plate. A number of laptop supports may be connected to a wider parallel side of the top plate and congfigured to support one end of the laptop in a slip-resistant manner. At least two riser elements may be stacked respectively on at least two riser clusters. At least two riser caps may be stacked respectively over the at least two riser elements to support an opposite end of the laptop in a slip-resistant resistant manner and at an elevation higher than the one end of the laptop.

Abstract: A structure of revolving seat including a revolving frame member and a pedestal fixed at the side of a floor of vehicle. A latch unit is provided between the revolving frame member and pedestal to prevent breakage of the revolving seat and its associated revolving mechanism. The latch unit comprises: a first latch element including a protrudent portion and an engagement hole; and a second latch element including a latch pawl portion. The latch pawl portion of the second latch element is latchingly engaged in the engagement hole of the first latch element, thereby reinforcing the revolving frame member and allowing a great load applied to the revolving seat to be transmitted and escaped through the latch unit to the floor of vehicle.

Abstract: A tilt-swivel stand includes a base member, a movable member mounted on the base member, and a connecting mechanism for connecting the base member to the movable member. The connecting mechanism consists of a protrusion and a guide groove into which the protrusion is inserted. The protrusion includes a shank and an engaging portion. This engaging portion has a normal size greater than the width of the guide groove. The engaging portion is flexible enough to go through the guide groove.

Abstract: For dispensing apparatus (1) to which access is gained by authorized personnel from the front side of the apparatus (1), a support device comprising a stationary support body (4), the apparatus (1) being supported by said support body (4) via a slidable and rotatable platform (9).

Abstract: A liquid crystal display and its rotary assembly. The liquid crystal display comprises a displayer, a hinge, a first rotating member, a base, and a second rotating member. The hinge is connected to the displayer, and is disposed on the first rotating member. The first rotating member is disposed on the base. The second rotating member is disposed in the base in a manner such that the second rotating member and the first rotating member rotate together.

Abstract: A display device stand with rotatable storage apparatus including a stand having a top and a first cylindrical tube extending downward from the top. The apparatus further includes a carousel beneath the stand top. The carousel has a base and a second cylindrical tube extending upward from the base. The first and second cylindrical tubes have a coaxial relationship relative to one another. A base plate elevates the carousel and maintains an elevated position of the second cylindrical tube relative to the first cylindrical tube. The elevated carousel rotates about the first cylindrical tube of the stand and on the base plate without touching a surface upon which the stand and base plate rest. The carousel may be divided into storage compartments having varying shapes.

Abstract: An engaging and sliding portion (21) having a substantially inverted-U cross sectional shape is formed in a lower base (11). An upper base (13) is arranged via an engaging and sliding portion (21) of the lower base (11) and a first rolling member (23). A sliding portion (25) having a substantially U cross sectional shape and engaging with the engaging and sliding portion (21) is formed in a holding member (15). A second rolling member (27) is provided between the sliding portion (25) of the holder (15) and the engaging and sliding portion (21) of the lower base (11). A recess (13a) is formed at a position of an adhered portion of the holder (15) in the upper base (13). A position of an adhered portion in a seat main body is formed in a substantially linear shape. A mounting portion (15a) having a substantially inverted-U cross sectional shape is formed in the holder (15). A rotating lever (45) having a lock hook (45a) inserted to a lock hole (62) of the lower base (11) is pivoted to the upper base (13).

Abstract: A revolving tree stand having a bucket into which the terminating end of a tree's trunk is inserted whereby a spike in the bucket retains the trunk in the bucket. Securement near the top of the bucket adjustably supports the tree in an upright and straight position. The bucket holds a quantity of water and a float indicator is employed for visually indicating water level. The bucket is rotatably mounted on a stationary support which incorporates roller bearings on which the bottom of the bucket rests. Therefore, rotation of the tree via the bucket is achieved by the bearings at the bottom of the bucket and, if desired, bearings at the top of the bucket.

Abstract: A wheelchair swivel platform that allows a standard, unmodified wheelchair or other non-swiveling chair and an occupant to swivel about an area of a workstation, in much the same way as a modem swivel office chair. The wheelchair swivel platform includes a top plate 16 and a bottom plate. The bottom plate serves as a base for the platform which lies on the floor to support the top plate 16. The top plate 16 swivels about the bottom plate while supporting the wheelchair. A rotation locking device prevents rotation of the platform during positioning of the wheelchair on and off the platform.

Abstract: An attachment stand frame for spa umbrella which includes a shaft supporting an awning thereon, wherein the attachment stand frame includes a stand base including a reinforcing panel extended therefrom adapted for mounting underneath an outdoor spa wherein the spa umbrella is uprightly supported on the stand base, and a supporting frame perpendicularly extended from the stand base for substantially attaching to the outdoor spa so as to securely mount the spa umbrella to the outdoor spa. The attachment stand frame further includes a base body, having a receiving chamber provided thereon, adapted to support the shaft, a rotor, which is rotatably disposed in the receiving chamber, having a rotor axial socket for inserting the shaft thereinto, and a locking arrangement for locking up the rotation movement of the rotor. Therefore, the attachment stand frame is adapted to be rigidly supported by the outdoor spa and rotatably mount the spa umbrella.

Abstract: A rotary stand S for the electric appliance M designed to enable the electric appliance M to be oriented in a desired direction includes a pedestal 2 having a spherically concave portion and a regulating projection, a mounting plate 4 adapted to support thereon the appliance M, and a clamp plate 6 for clamping the mounting plate 4 between it and the pedestal 2 so that the mounting plate 4 can be swung either leftwards or rightwards and/or tilted up or down. The angle of any one of swing and tilt of the mounting plate 4 is regulated by causing side edges of the regulating projection to engage corresponding inner side edges of a slot defined in the mounting plate 4.

Abstract: A swivel mechanism for foldable furniture includes two disks and a rotatable assembly sandwiched in between. Each disk has a plurality of through holes each for receiving an elongated metal tube and jointly connecting the tube to the disk. The through hole has a side wall with a slanted concave surface. A bridge member having one side with a slanted concave surface is formed across the through hole. When the metal tube is held in a slanted open position, the slanted concave surfaces of the side wall and the bridge member are engaged with the tube to provide strong support and restrain movement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for rotating an object. An upper unit is rotatably mounted on a base. A drive mechanism is mounted within the base so as to engage and drive rotation of the upper unit. A processor within the base controls the drive mechanism to achieve desirable acceleration characteristics during a cycle to reduce disturbances of an object rotated.

Abstract: A multifunctional turntable for a leveling device includes a pedestal, a limb, a level adjustment means and a turn member. The turn member has an open end trough and clamp boards to hold a measuring or surveying instrument therebetween and thereby a plane pressure is used to clamp the instrument. By providing the multifunctional turntable of the present invention, a wide variety of instruments can then be carried securely and steadily, and a horizontal level of the carried instrument can thus be easily achieved.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a laptop computer at different tilt angles may include a top plate with a trapezoidal shape including a number of riser clusters arranged along a narrower parallel side of the top plate. Each one of the riser clusters may be configured to fit within a riser element and hold the riser element. A bottom plate with a trapezoidal shape may be connected to the top plate by a connector that allows the top plate to rotate relative to the bottom plate. A number of laptop supports may be connected to a wider parallel side of the top plate and configured to support one end of the laptop in a slip-resistant manner. At least two riser elements may be stacked respectively on at least two riser clusters. At least two riser caps may be stacked respectively over the at least two riser elements to support an opposite end of the laptop in a slip-resistant manner and at an elevation higher than the one end of the laptop.

Abstract: A support structure including a turntable, support platform, and a set of ramps. The ramps and support platform provide support for a vehicle such as a motorcycle, snowmobile, or the like. The entire apparatus swivels by means of the turntable at 360°, and the apparatus also has a set of retractable wheels which enable the apparatus to be rolled across a horizontal surface.

Abstract: A rotating device has a turning wheel, a threaded sleeve, and a nut. The turning wheel has a hub having a center hole, a wheel rim, and a plurality of spokes connected to the hub and the wheel rim. The threaded sleeve has a flange and an outer thread. The threaded sleeve is inserted through the center hole of the hub and a through hole of a table plate. The nut engages with the outer thread of the threaded sleeve. An umbrella has a center post inserted through the threaded sleeve.

Abstract: A seat assembly including a vehicle seat and a system for rotating a vehicle seat are provided wherein the system is designed to carry integrated seat restraint loads. The seat includes a base having a lower base section and an upper base section which supports the vehicle seat on an upper surface thereof. A reversible DC motor and a transmission including a drive screw are supported on the lower base section. A flexible cable couples an output shaft of the DC motor to the drive screw which rotates about a horizontal axis upon actuation of the DC motor. The transmission also includes a drive nut threadedly mounted on the drive screw to move along the substantially horizontal axis upon actuation of the motor. The transmission further includes a link coupled to the upper base section and the drive nut to transmit linear motion of the drive nut to rotary motion of the upper base section.

Abstract: A swivel assembly for use in a seat suspension having a first swivel plate and an opposingly located second swivel plate with a plurality of ball bearings disposed between the swivel plates. The bearings permit the first swivel plate to rotate with respect to the second swivel plate. A lip is located inwardly from the bearings on the first swivel plate with the lip defining an aperture. An adjustment plate having an outer edge engages the lip. The adjustment plate also includes a plurality of sloped adjustment surfaces which increase in height and which have slots formed in the sloped adjustment surfaces. A plurality of fasteners extend through the slots into the second swivel plate and further engage the sloped adjustment surfaces.

Abstract: A multipurpose display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes an electronic display device for displaying information and at least one control element. The multipurpose display arrangement is located in an aperture in the vehicle instrument panel in the visual range of the vehicle driver. In order to minimize reflections and dazzle on the display surface which are caused by the incident light and/or bright surfaces inside the vehicle, the electronic display device is mounted so as to be pivotable in at least two axes in the instrument panel aperture.

Abstract: A self-centering device for assuring that two plates that are rotatable with respect to one another will automatically align in one of two-stable positions. The device includes an O-ring entrained about two spaced posts located on the upper face of a bottom one of the plates and a roller depending from the bottom face of the upper one of the plates into a circumscribed space defined by the O-ring. When an external rotatable force is applied to the upper plate, an elastic force is applied to the roller such that when the external force is removed, the roller will move into one of the two stable positions.

Abstract: A multi-sided display includes a frame and a display sign housing having at least two display surfaces. The housing is supported on an extendable-retractable base which rotatably supports the sign. The display sign can be rotated when the support base is extended, to display a selected one of the display surfaces. The display sign is supported for viewing of the selected surface when the support is retracted. An electrically illuminated light source within the housing is provided for illuminating the display surfaces. The base is preferably supported for extension and retraction by at least one, and usually two telescoping arms. A pair of slide strips located on opposite side edges of a top surface of the base slidably support the housing. The housing is preferably rotatably supported on the base by a central bearing. A latch mechanism is actuatable to release the cabinet for retraction, and after retraction, for rotation.

Abstract: A video display stand having dual panning axes suitable for controlling a screen direction of appliances such as a TV set or a personal computer without bumping against a wall even in a state that it is positioned very closely to the wall, and its controlling method for automatically controlling screen directions by using a driving force, including two motors being installed having gear driving shafts at one side of either a rotational base or a rotation support member of the TV set; two movement guide toothed slots each being formed along a circular arc centering a mutually opposite gear driving shaft with a predetermined width and depth, at the opposite side corresponding to the position of each motor, and having a gear portion to be engaged with the gear driving shaft at one side of each wall; and a controller for controlling driving of the motors.

Abstract: An engaging and sliding portion (21) having a substantially inverted-U cross sectional shape is formed in a lower base (11). An upper base (13) is arranged via an engaging and sliding portion (21) of the lower base (11) and a first rolling member (23). A sliding portion (25) having a substantially U cross sectional shape and engaging with the engaging and sliding portion (21) is formed in a holding member (15). A second rolling member (27) is provided between the sliding portion (25) of the holder (15) and the engaging and sliding portion (21) of the lower base (11). A recess (13a) is formed at a position of an adhered portion of the holder (15) in the upper base (13). A position of an adhered portion in a seat main body is formed in a substantially linear shape. A mounting portion (15a) having a substantially inverted-U cross sectional shape is formed in the holder (15). A rotating lever (45) having a lock hook (45a) inserted to a lock hole (62) of the lower base (11) is pivoted to the upper base (13).

Abstract: A support structure includes first and second support members which are interlocked with a body. The second support member is placed in a die such that a hole of the second support member is located at a predetermined position and the body is placed on the second support member. The first support member is placed on the body such that apertures of the support members and an opening of the body are aligned. A shaping pin is then advanced toward the first support member in alignment with the predetermined position so that a shoulder of the shaping pin extends into the first support member. The shaping pin continues to advance through the first support member until a portion of the body extends past a surface of the second support member, thereby joining the first and second support members and the body together.

Abstract: The present invention is a wheelchair swivel platform that allows a standard, unmodified wheelchair or other non-swiveling chair and an occupant to swivel about an area of a workstation, in much the same way as a modem swivel office chair. The wheelchair swivel platform includes a top plate 16 and a bottom plate. The bottom plate serves as a base for the platform which lies on the floor to support the top plate 16. The top plate 16 swivels about the bottom plate while supporting the wheelchair. A rotation locking device prevents rotation of the platform during positioning of the wheelchair on and off the platform.

Abstract: A swivel child car seat comprises a base having a bottom part, a disk-shaped swivel pedestal mounted on the base bottom part of the base for free turning, and a seat body supported on the swivel pedestal. The swivel pedestal is fitted in a guide groove formed in the base part so as to move forward and rearward along the guide groove. The swivel pedestal is held fixedly in place by a block fitted in the guide groove.

Abstract: A swivel device intended for electronic equipment and having an upper platform that rotates upon a stationary base. The platform is elevated above the base by means of supports, creating a low profile wiring cavity with a cable supporting bottom surface. The cables from the electronic equipment are passed through the cavity in a manner that controls and protects them. In addition, a post located within the wiring cavity controls the cable path so that the cables are not pulled, entangled, or disconnected during rotation of the platform.

Abstract: An adjustable stand apparatus includes a base member and a top member. The base member includes a left portion and a right portion. Both the left and the right portions include elongated openings. The elongated openings include retaining regions having a first width and first receiving regions having a second width, with the second width being greater than the first width. The elongated openings further include tab portions, which extend into the first receiving regions. The top member also includes a left portion and a right portion. Both the left and the right portions of the top member include first guide portions, which extend from a bottom side of the top member. The first guide portions include an outer width, which is greater than the first width of the retaining regions of the elongated openings. The first guide portions are received in the first receiving regions, and are retained within the retaining regions.

Abstract: A housing adapted in ordinary use to remain stationary and resist lateral movement upon a surface on which it is resting, and capable of selective facilitation of lateral movement upon such surface is disclosed. The housing has a base having a bottom in opposing relation to such surface and at least one roller mechanism contained within a mounting within the base and extending through the bottom into contact with such surface. There is at least one side wall connected to the base and extending away from such surface and an operating mechanism extending through the side wall and in operative engagement with a brake member associated with a respective one of each of the at least one roller mechanisms.