Abstract: A seat device that can easily and positively achieve the conversion of the state of a seat. A leg stand (11) fixed on a floor surface, a movable stand (20) supported by the leg stand (11) so as to be able to advance/retract in front and back directions, an underframe (30) of the seat supported by the movable stand (20) so as to be rotatable in forward and backward directions, and an interlocking mechanism (50) that interlocks advancement/retraction of the movable stand (20) with rotation of the underframe (30) are included.

Abstract: A swivel device includes a base, a first gear fixed to the base, a tray configured to relatively rotate with respect to the base, a second gear fixed to the tray and engaged with the first gear so as to rotate together with the tray wherein the second gear has a smaller diameter than the first gear, a stopper wheel coaxially fixed to the second gear, and a stopper configured to stop rotation of the stopper wheel to fix a position of the tray.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a seat frame, including a lower base; an upper base; and a plurality of rotating devices disposed on the upper base or the lower base and including at least one rotating device capable of horizontally rotating the lower base relative to the upper base. The lower base is connected to the upper base. When the rotating devices make the lower base horizontally rotate relative to the upper base, the upper base and the lower base do not fall off each other. A plurality of connecting devices are disposed on the upper base. The present invention eliminates the noise generated in the rotating process; and a telescopic support enables the size of the seat frame to be adjustable, the installation is simple and convenient, the use effect is good, and it is more stable and is suitable for popularization.

Abstract: A gimbal includes an axis structure including a locking structure, a rotating member including a rotor of a motor or a member fixedly connected to a rotor, and a bearing member rotatably connected to the rotating member and including a stator of the motor or a member fixedly connected to a stator. The axis structure is configured to be locked by the locking structure when the axis structure rotates to a preset position in a non-operational state of the gimbal.

Abstract: A movable seat such as for use with a gaming device is disclosed and described herein. An example chair includes a chair head assembly and a floorplate assembly. The example chair head assembly is movably affixed to a slide plate in the floorplate assembly to slide the chair head assembly along at least a portion of the floorplate assembly. An example floorplate assembly includes a slide plate and a floorplate. The example slide plate is arranged to receive a support member, and the example slide plate is movably affixed to the floorplate via a track opening along the floorplate.

Abstract: A rigid member configured to maintain components in spaced relationship is disclosed. An outer wall portion of the rigid member is arranged substantially concentric about a central axis and a fastener-receiving portion is arranged within the outer wall portion. The fastener-receiving member defines a central bore extending therethrough and oriented substantially concentric about the central axis. A plurality of interconnecting portions extend between the outer wall portion and the fastener-receiving portion.

Abstract: A seat swivel mechanism secured under a vehicle seat and configured to swivel the vehicle seat in a motor-driven manner is described. The seat swivel mechanism includes a lower plate, which is a fixed support body for supporting the swivel motion, and an upper plate rotatably secured on the lower plate. The upper plate and the lower plate are configured to rotate relative to each other, and the vehicle seat swivels due to the relative rotation of the upper plate and the lower plate. A driving motor is secured to any one of the upper plate and the lower plate, and an internal gear, which is secured to any one of the upper plate and the lower plate, is rotated by the driving motor, thereby swiveling the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A rotating and articulating bed has a fixed bed frame, a rotation assembly mounted on the fixed bed frame, a pivot assembly mounted on the rotation assembly and an articulating bed frame mounted on the pivot assembly. The articulating bed frame contains a plurality of pivotally connected distinct portions. The rotation assembly rotates the pivot assembly and the articulating bed frame with respect to the fixed bed frame on a plurality of discrete wheel bearings around a vertical axis passing through the rotating and articulating bed. The articulating bed frame articulates the distinct portions and the pivot assembly tilts the articulating bed frame with respect to a horizontal plane that is perpendicular to the vertical axis independent of rotation by the rotation assembly and articulation by the articulating bed frame.

Abstract: A seat rotating device of an autonomous vehicle is provided. The device includes a floor panel on which a plurality of members configuring load paths during a collision are formed. A rotating unit is rotatably installed on the floor panel while supporting a seat and integrally rotates with the seat, and connects the load paths with the members formed on the floor panel.

Abstract: A vehicle seat, which includes a seat part, for a motor vehicle. The seat part is fixed in place on a supporting device of the vehicle seat, said device being arranged below the seat part in the direction of a vertical axis of the vehicle seat and being able to travel together with the seat part in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle seat. The supporting device is designed as a base plate that has a front section, which, in the longitudinal direction, projects beyond a front edge of the seat part. The front section of the base plate is designed for resting the feet of an occupant of the vehicle seat. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle having such a vehicle seat.

Abstract: A tension-compression base structure including tension elements (such as flexible cables or ropes) and compression elements (such as rigid legs) is provided with a slidably adjustable path for the tension elements around or within the compression elements, thereby enabling a degree of adaptability to support surfaces that may not be ideally flat, such as on outdoor terrain. Such a tension-compression base may be used to support a platform, a stool, or an item of equipment that may be desirably held in a preferred orientation irrespective of terrain irregularities, and as furniture may be configured to rock with a user's body as a form of active seating.

Abstract: A seat tracking system includes a longitudinal tracking member mechanically coupled to a first portion of a seat, and a tracking block mechanically coupled to a second portion of the seat. The tracking block includes a bore that is adapted to receive the tracking member, such that the tracking member slides within the tracking block to enable the first portion and the second portion to slide longitudinally with respect to each other. At least one stand is mechanically coupled to the second portion of the seat and has a through-hole that is adapted to receive a lateral tracking member, which is mechanically coupled to the first portion of the seat. The lateral tracking member enables the first portion and the second portion to slide longitudinally with respect to each other. A swivel plate mechanically couples the at least one stand to a seat base such that the seat is rotatable.

Abstract: A turntable assembly for a vehicle includes a base that couples to a support structure, a network of rails that includes lateral rails, longitudinal rails, and diagonal rails, and a locking mechanism that is coupled to the base and is actuatable between engaged and disengaged positions with the support structure.

Abstract: An override bypass assembly comprises a cable and a pulley wheel operably connected to the cable. The cable in operation rotates the pulley wheel when tension is applied to the cable. The override bypass assembly also comprises a telescoping cylinder assembly operably connected to the pulley wheel. The pulley wheel in operation moves the telescoping cylinder assembly to an unlocked position. The override bypass assembly further comprises a biasing mechanism operably connected to at least one of the pulley wheel and the telescoping cylinder assembly. The biasing mechanism in operation moves the telescoping cylinder to a locked position when tension applied to the cable is relieved.

Abstract: A passenger seat 100 for an aircraft, including a seat bottom frame 210, a backrest frame 220 and a headrest frame 230 that constitute a reclining assembly, which are supported by a spreader 170 and pipes 130 and 132 fastened to a floor by seat track fittings 110, the pipes 130 and 132 passing through left and right legs 120. A direct-acting-type damper 300 is attached to the backrest frame 230, and an extension member 400 is attached to the headrest frame 230, whereby a structural design is provided in which the reclining assembly, the direct-acting-type damper and the extension member can be easily replaced.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a wall having a hanger. The vehicle also includes a floor having a track. A seatback of a seat is supported by the hanger and the track.

Abstract: A vehicle seat including: a connection mechanism; a seat cushion connected to an interior structure of a vehicle via the connection mechanism and configured to be displaced between a first state and a second state at which the seat cushion is arranged at a position closer to a front part-side of the vehicle than at the first state; and a seat back, wherein a sitting surface of the seat cushion at the first state gradually inclines upwardly from the rear of the seat towards the front of the seat, and wherein the connection mechanism is configured to displace the seat cushion to the second state and move a front part-side of the seat cushion more downwardly than at the first state, whereby the sitting surface of the seat cushion is made more horizontal at the second state than at the first state.

Abstract: A seat locking mechanism comprises a plurality of positional brake mechanisms including a longitudinal brake assembly, a lateral brake assembly, and a rotational brake assembly; and an electric motor assembly operably connected to each of the plurality of positional brake mechanisms. The electric motor assembly comprises: a drive motor; a clutch system located between the drive motor and the plurality of positional brake mechanisms; and a solenoid operably connected to the clutch system. The solenoid in operation engages the clutch system to operably connect the electric motor to the plurality of positional brake mechanisms when the electric motor assembly is activated and disengages the clutch system to operably disconnect the electric motor to the plurality of positional brake mechanisms when the electric motor assembly is deactivated. The electric motor assembly in operation moves the plurality of positional brake mechanisms to at least one of a locked position and unlocked position.

Abstract: A piece of seating furniture having a base and a seating unit, and a rotary mounting arrangement including a base-side bearing device and a seating-unit-side bearing device via which the seating unit is rotatable with respect to the base, and the rotary mounting arrangement has a switchable blocking device for blocking the rotatability of the bearing devices. The blocking device has two profiles including an inner profile attached to one of the two bearing devices in a rotationally fixed manner, and an outer profile attached to the other of the two bearing devices in a rotationally fixed manner. The outer profile and the inner profile are displaceable with respect to one another such that they are axially movable between an engaging relative position rotationally coupled in a form-fitting manner and a releasing relative position.

Abstract: Back- or seat-element for a piece of seating furniture, in particular a swivel chair, including a flexible, tensible surface element and a support frame with a plurality of individual holding areas, the surface element is attached to and stretched therebetween.

Abstract: A commercial vehicle seat with a seat part, a backrest part and a seat substructure to be arranged on a body part of a commercial vehicle is provided. The seat substructure comprises a lateral swinging means with a cross carriage part, which can be swung transversely to the longitudinal extension of the commercial vehicle and by which at least the seat part is mounted, and comprises a locking means for fixing the cross carriage part on the base support part, wherein the locking means has two locking units which are spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal extension of the commercial vehicle and which have a respective locking element which is mounted such that it can swivel about a vertical swivel axis and can be deflected synchronously by an actuating element which is arranged at least in part therebetween.

Abstract: A child booster seat has a base assembly, a seat carried by part of the base assembly, and an actuator. The seat can swiveled between at least two different rotational seat facing orientations and can be selectively latched in either one of the at least two different seat facing orientations. The seat can be unlatched using one hand by moving the actuator and can be reoriented by swiveling the seat using the same one hand.

Abstract: Adjustable boat seat handles are described. A described apparatus comprises an elongated lever having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end having a hand grip and the second end having a first flange extending away from the first end, the first flange having a first bore extending through the first flange, a rocker arm having a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end, the third end having a second flange extending away from the third end, the second flange having a second bore extending through the second flange and a pin extending through the first and second bores rotatably coupling the first and second flanges, wherein rotation of the lever in a first direction relative to the rocker arm causes the lever to rotate the rocker arm to enable adjustment of a seat and rotation of the lever in a second direction opposite the first direction causes the lever to fold relative to the rocker arm to be in a stowed position under the seat.

Abstract: A vehicle passenger seat swivel mechanism connected between a seat frame and a seat base secured to a vehicle body. The swivel assembly can include a swivel axis around which the seat frame rotates and a tracking axis, approximately perpendicular to the swivel axis, along which the seat frame can translate. A guide plate can be disposed on the seat base and has a guide plate rail. A guide follower can be disposed on the seat frame having an engagement surface engaging the guide plate rail. As the seat frame swivels around the swivel axis, the guide follower is displaced along the translation axis, which causes at least the seat frame to displace in the same direction along the translation axis, to at least a first or a second clearance distance from the swivel axis, and the guide plate and the guide follower do not overlap along the swivel axis.

Abstract: A swiveling assembly comprising a swivel, the swivel comprising a swivel bottom element and a swivel top element rotatable relative thereto; a gear provided with gear teeth along at least a portion thereof, the gear being mounted to the swivel top element; an actuator operatively coupled to the gear teeth for selectively rotating the gear relative to the swivel bottom element; at least one spacer element mounted to the gear and extending away therefrom; and a seat support mounted to the at least one spacer element so as to be spaced apart from the gear, a vehicle seat being mountable to the seat support. The at least one spacer element raises the seat support so that the vehicle seat is above a doorstep when the swiveling assembly is operatively mounted to a vehicle floor and the vehicle seat is operatively mounted to the swiveling assembly.

Abstract: A processing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a piezoelectric sensor unit, an irradiating unit, a calculating unit, a moving unit, and a controlling unit. The piezoelectric sensor unit is mounted with an object and outputs an electric signal corresponding to a pressure due to the weight of the object. The irradiating unit irradiates a portion of the object on the piezoelectric sensor unit with a beam. The calculating unit calculates a first amount of misregistration between the portion of the object which should be irradiated with the beam and an actual position irradiated by the beam on the basis of the electric signal from the piezoelectric sensor unit. The moving unit moves the irradiating unit. The controlling unit controls the irradiating unit or the moving unit in accordance with the first amount of misregistration.

Abstract: Adjustable boat seat handles are described. A described apparatus comprises an elongated lever having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end having a hand grip and the second end having a first flange extending away from the first end, the first flange having a first bore extending through the first flange, a rocker arm having a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end, the third end having a second flange extending away from the third end, the second flange having a second bore extending through the second flange and a pin extending through the first and second bores rotatably coupling the first and second flanges, wherein rotation of the lever in a first direction relative to the rocker arm causes the lever to rotate the rocker arm to enable adjustment of a seat and rotation of the lever in a second direction opposite the first direction causes the lever to fold relative to the rocker arm to be in a stowed position under the seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a commercial vehicle seat with a seat portion, with a backrest portion and with a seat substructure for mounting on a body portion of a commercial vehicle, wherein said seat substructure has locking means for securing against an unintended rotary movement of a rotary adjustment means for rotating at least the seat portion relative to the body portion, wherein the locking means comprises a locking member that is supported so as to be translationally displaceable along a displacement axis, for fixing the rotary adjustment means, and wherein said locking member comprises a base body member secured against rotation about the displacement axis, the base body height of which base body member is at least two to four times, preferably more than six times smaller than the base body width thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle seat can be moved from a starting position to a laterally offset end position and back, and the vehicle seat is oriented in the same direction in the starting position and in the end position. The vehicle seat includes a first upper rail, which is movably guided in a first lower rail, a second upper rail, which is movably guided in a second lower rail, and a seat cushion, which is movably mounted on the at least one upper rail. The lateral motion of the seat cushion relative to the rails is accomplished by carrying out a predetermined relative motions of the rails.

Abstract: A swivelling assembly comprising a swivel, the swivel comprising a swivel bottom element and a swivel top element rotatable relative thereto; a gear provided with gear teeth along at least a portion thereof, the gear being mounted to the swivel top element; an actuator operatively coupled to the gear teeth for selectively rotating the gear relative to the swivel bottom element; at least one spacer element mounted to the gear and extending away therefrom; and a seat support mounted to the at least one spacer element so as to be spaced apart from the gear, a vehicle seat being mountable to the seat support. The at least one spacer element raises the seat support so that the vehicle seat is above a doorstep when the swivelling assembly is operatively mounted to a vehicle floor and the vehicle seat is operatively mounted to the swivelling assembly.

Abstract: Solar tracker with azimuthal rotation mechanism arranged on the upper extremity of the pedestal (1), comprising a fixed base (10), a hollow bearing cap (3) to support the supporting structure on the fixed base (10), a rotating mechanical element (17) arranged between the bearing cap (3) and the fixed base (10) and two hydraulic cylinders (6, 6?), arranged at different heights in relation to the vertical axis of the bearing cap (3) and, fixed at one end to the bearing cap (3) and at the other end connected by the same fixed axle (7), which is attached to the fixed base (10) in such a way that, when the pistons of the cylinders (6, 6?) begin to move, they cause the bearing cap (3) to which the cylinders (6, 6?) are attached, to rotate, thereby rotating the cylinders (6, 6?) relative to the same axle (7), which is fixed to the base (10).

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 linear actuator includes a housing, a rotary unit disposed in the housing, and a screw member driven by the rotary unit. The rotary unit is translatable relative to the housing when the screw member is driven by the rotary unit.

Abstract: A stand for supporting and retaining a personal electronic device may include a base and a unified frame having a curved shape between a first end and a second end. The first end of the unified frame may be coupled to the base. A support member may be coupled to the second end of the unified frame, and be configured to support and retain the personal electronic device.

Abstract: A Halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern stand having motorized platform able to rotate jack-o-lantern. A base with legs comprising of front display housing motion sensor which activates several functions including rotating platform, exterior profile lights, interior jack-o-lantern light, moving appendages and audible device. Jack-o-lantern is secured onto platform with extruding prongs.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a base, and a support connected to the display panel and the base. The support includes a first rotating member fixed to the display panel, a second rotating member fixed to the base, a connecting shaft, and a rotating shaft. The connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the second rotating member and able to rotate about a first axis. The a rotating shaft rotatably connects the first rotating member to the connecting shaft, allowing the connecting shaft to rotate about a second axis.

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: Described herein is an elevated system that can be used for various purposes including capturing images or video at an elevated height. In one embodiment, the elevated system includes support members and a mechanism (e.g., gimbal, pivot) that is coupled to at least one support member. The mechanism provides a range of motion along independent axes. An elongated member is coupled to the mechanism. The mechanism is capable of providing movement of the elongated member with a range of motion of three hundred and sixty degrees.

Abstract: A vehicle seat (1) is provided with a base (3), which is connected to a vehicle structure (7). The vehicle seat (1) is adjustable at least between a use position and an easy-entry position. The vehicle seat (1) is guided displaceably in at least one track (5) with at least one first, straight area (15a) and at least one additional, curved area (15c). At least three rollers (17, 23, 23?) or link blocks are provided each per track (5). The three rollers (17, 23, 23?) support the vehicle seat (1) in the use position in the same at the track (5) and only two of the rollers (17, 23) or link blocks are arranged within the same track (5) in the easy-entry position.

Abstract: An adjustable inverted-sprinkler system for irrigation. The system includes a sprinkler support base fashioned to accept and retain plurality of sprinklers in a generally inverted orientation. The sprinkler support base is supported by a frame having adjustable vertical, horizontal and slanted support members to allow precise direct, efficient and uniform watering from above. The frame is coupled to a base which allows it to be securely grounded during use and quickly moved as needed by the user.

Abstract: A self-rotating cup holder comprising cup-shaped inner and outer bases, a weight disposed in the top edge of the inner base, the inner base can rotate within the outer base; two circular tunnels formed by circular tracks disposed in the top edges of the inner and outer bases; a spring mounting block disposed in each tunnel, springs extend from the mounting blocks through the respective tunnels in opposite directions; a stopper tunnel disposed in each tunnel and positioned opposite the mounting blocks, spring stoppers on the ends of the springs are positioned outside the respective stopper tunnels, wherein when the inner base rotates in a first direction a first spring is stretched in a first direction toward a first spring mounting block, wherein when the inner base rotates in a second direction a second spring is stretched in second direction toward a second spring mounting block.

Abstract: This invention provides an angle rotation controlling device including a main pole, a left arm and a right arm which are rotatable around the axis of the main pole are assembled on the main pole. A vertical rod is assembled at an end of the left arm and right arm, respectively, and a left arm tooth disc is assembled at the left arm's end which is coaxial with the main pole. The right arm tooth disc matched with the left arm tooth disc is assembled at the right arm's end which is coaxial with the main pole. The left arm tooth disc and the right arm tooth disc are assembled on the main pole via a knob. A main pole tooth disc is fastened at the bottom of the main pole to cooperate with the left arm tooth disc. The angle rotation controlling device can not only make the left arm and the right arm rotate relatively, but also can make them rotate around the main pole while keeping them relatively stationary. The height can be adjusted at will, which allows doctors and nurses to move the patients conveniently.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a base, and a support connected to the display panel and the base. The support includes a first rotating member fixed to the display panel, a second rotating member fixed to the base, a connecting shaft, and a rotating shaft. The connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the second rotating member and able to rotate about a first axis. The a rotating shaft rotatably connects the first rotating member to the connecting shaft, allowing the connecting shaft to rotate about a second axis.

Abstract: A blood treatment machine has a housing and a blood treatment module to hold components of an extracorporeal blood circulation. The machine simplifies access to a securing means for securing objects, in particular containers such as bags containing medicinal fluids, that is attached to a rod-shaped means attached to the blood treatment machine. Vertical and horizontal directions are defined by the orientation of the housing during the use of the blood treatment machine. The rod-shaped means has at least one first section and a second section, whereby the axial extent in the second section runs in a different direction than in the first section. In another embodiment, the rod-shaped means has a cropped course.

Abstract: A rotary mechanism includes an upper seat pan, a lower seat pan and an arc slideway mechanism. The upper and lower seat pans are connected at their sides and can rotate relative to each other. A middle inner slide rail of the arc slideway mechanism, which has a long through-hole in its center and is fixed to the lower seat pan, is positioned between an upper supporting plate and a lower supporting plate, both of which have a long aperture in their respective centers. Fixed parts run through the long through-hole and the long apertures, and fix an upper outer slide rail and a lower outer slide rail. A locking mechanism having portions fixed to the upper seat pan and the lower seat pan, respectively, is arranged to cooperate with the arc slideway mechanism to limit relative rotation of the upper and lower seat pans.

Abstract: The present invention is a mounted rotatable television unit for installing a television in one of a wall and a cabinet wherein when installed therein the television is rotatable at least 180 degrees. The unit has an inner frame and an outer frame. The inner frame is adapted to receive a television. The outer frame is adapted to be installed in one of the wall and the cabinet and is rotatably attached to the inner frame whereby the inner frame may be pivoted such that the television is rotatable at least 180 degrees.

Abstract: The invention provides a gimbal support apparatus to support tools or other payloads for use during performance of tasks using those payloads. The payload can be selectively biased to achieve an optimum position for performance of the task. The gimbal support apparatus comprises rotationally connected gimbal arms that can be adjusted with respect to one another and to an equipoising support arm to attain the selected payload bias.

Abstract: A rotating and tilting cake stand comprising a rotation assembly, a base assembly, and a platter. The rotation assembly has a fixed portion and a rotatable portion. A rotation control mechanism controlling the rotation of the rotatable portion relative to the fixed portion. The base assembly has a base portion and a support portion that connects to the rotation assembly. Within the base assembly is a tilt-support arm that is connected to the rotation assembly and support portion with a pin that allows the tilt-support arm to pivot, causing the platter to tilt. In the base portion, a lock engages the tilt-support arm to either inhibit or allow the tilt-support arm to move freely. The lock is manipulated by a button in the base portion that is connected to a rotational pivot that is connected to the lock.

Abstract: A film support includes a pillar and a supporting unit. The pillar has an outer wall which encloses an accommodation space. The supporting unit has a supporting end and an assembly portion connected to each other, wherein the assembly portion is disposed in the accommodation space whereas the supporting end protrudes outside the pillar. The assembly portion of the supporting unit has a degree of freedom of rotation within the accommodation space and when the assembly portion rotates with respect to the pillar, the supporting end is driven to rotate with respect to the pillar.

Abstract: A seat is disclosed, which includes a first body, a second body, a bearing and at least one rolling part. The bearing is connected between the first body and the second body, and the bearing has a plurality of degrees of freedom so that the first body is able to move relatively to the second body. The rolling part is disposed between the first body and the second body so that the second body is able to rotate around a rotation center implemented by the bearing relatively to the first body through the rolling part. When the second body rotates relatively to the first body, the first body converts the status thereof relatively to the first body between a tilting status and a parallel status.