Abstract: A bearing (1) for rotational shafts supported by support pillars, to establish the fastening between a rotational shaft (3) and support pillars (2), able to rotate freely, having a support (4) which is fixed to the support pillar (2), the support (4) being axially clamped between two component parts (6.1), (6.2) of a clamp (6), which determines a ring (7) that houses a ball joint (5), through which the rotational shaft (3) being fastened is arranged.

Abstract: The system for securing equipment includes a locking device attached to equipment to be secured, a plurality of fasteners, and an anchoring device. The locking device can be a U-bolt with threaded ends to attach to a backflow valve of a sprinkler system or locking bolts attached to a park bench or barbecue grill. Each fastener has a first surface with a first threaded hole in alignment with the locking device and a second surface orthogonal to the first surface with a second threaded hole aligned with anchoring device. The anchoring device can be a flat bar fixedly attached to the fasteners at one connector end and permanently mounted in place at an anchoring end. Each fastener has an L-shape, so that a first surface engages the locking device and opposing second surfaces engage the anchoring device. A concrete plug for outdoor use holds the anchoring end in place for permanency.

Abstract: A device for aiding in storing implements comprising a retractable support adapted to engage a hook. The support being held to an implement via a monolithically formed, or attached, base portion. The device being capable of use with a wide variety of implements and having various forms adaptable for use to aid in hanging implements or for assisting them to stand alone. The support being retractable and capable of being held in various positions via an interference fit.

Abstract: A battery pack and a vehicle including the same, the battery pack including a battery module including at least one battery cell; a support frame for supporting the battery module; and a support portion including a wire for supporting the battery module with respect to the support frame.

Abstract: A device for aiding in storing implements comprising a retractable support adapted to engage a hook. The support being held to an implement via a monolithically formed, or attached, base portion. The device being capable of use with a wide variety of implements and having various forms adaptable for use to aid in hanging implements or for assisting them to stand alone. The support being retractable and capable of being held in various positions via an interference fit.

Abstract: In one advantageous embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus and method for supporting a load is provided. The apparatus comprises a structure having an inner surface with a shape configured to substantially conform to an outer surface of a stringer. A number of pins extends from the inner surface of the structure such that the number of pins are configured to engage holes in the outer surface of the stringer when the structure is placed over the outer surface of the stringer. The pins support the structure with respect to the stringer when a load is applied to the structure. A number of members extends from the outer surface of the structure such that the number of members is configured to connect to a part.

Abstract: A floor-mounted household appliance including at least one balance weight suitable for preventing the floor-mounted household appliance from tipping over, in particular, by a shift in the center of gravity of the household appliance. In an exemplary embodiment, the balance weight may be provided with two opposing surfaces for force absorption that may occur when the appliance is clamped by a gripper when transported or moved.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for mounting a link chain includes first and second opposed mirror image brackets each bracket having a uniformly thick base flange for mounting on a surface for support and an upstanding transverse link attachment flange which includes spaced openings symmetrically positioned for replication of a chain link plate and for attachment of the plates of a chain link to a pair of opposed spaced brackets.

Abstract: Provided is a heat sink clip for fastening a heat sink on a printed circuit board (PCB). The heat sink clip includes two hooks and a wire clip. The two hooks are inversely fixed to the PCB at two opposite sides of the heat sink. The wire clip includes a pressing wire pressing the heat sink, two pairs of deforming wires extending from the lateral of the pressing wire along two radial directions of the pressing wire and away from the PCB, and two engaging wires engaging with the respective hooks such that the deforming wires are bent towards the PCB.

Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a system for securing a solar tracking device support member to a ground surface. A receiving member is adapted to receive the solar tracking device support member, and an anchor member including an elongate anchor shaft having a longitudinal axis, at least one ground pull-out restraining member disposed on a lower portion of the anchor shaft, and an expanded portion of the anchor shaft disposed longitudinally on an upper portion of the anchor shaft and adapted to support the receiving member. An uppermost portion of the upper portion of the anchor shaft is adapted to pass through an opening in the solar tracking device support. A biasing member is disposed about the uppermost portion of the anchor shaft, and a fastener is removably received on a distal end of the upper portion of the anchor shaft.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus, in particular a high-pressure cleaning apparatus, is provided, on which at least one fastening device for fastening the cleaning apparatus to a carrier is disposed. The at least one fastening device comprising at least one tensioning section on which a tensile force, which is directed at the carrier, acts when the cleaning apparatus is fastened to the carrier by means of a tensioning element. At least one retaining section is connected to the at least one tensioning section, for retaining the at least one fastening device on the cleaning apparatus. The at least one fastening device has at least one support section in order to be supported on the cleaning apparatus. The support section is connected to the at least one tensioning section by at least one connecting section, the at least one connecting section yielding if the tensile force exceeds a maximum permissible tensile force.

Abstract: A ramp system may include a pallet configured to support a product, a ramp configured to secure the product to the pallet when the ramp is in a first position and to connect to the pallet when the ramp is in a second position and a bracket configured to be removeably connected to a top surface of the pallet.

Abstract: A bottom base 15a of a transportable mixer M is provided with internal threads 16a, while the upper end of a stand 20 is provided with external threads 25a which engage the internal threads 16a. The mixer M is adapted to be mounted on the stand 20 by the threaded engagement between the internal threads 16a and external threads 25a. Furthermore, a groove 15 is provided on an under surface 14 of the mixer M, the groove 15 extending from one end of the under surface 14 to the other end through the center. On the groove 15 there are provided the internal threads 16a. The mixer M is formed to have a low front part and a high rear part, such that a top surface 11 of the mixer M has a low front part and a high rear part when placed on a table 26, and stays on a substantially horizontal position when mounted on the stand 20. As a result, a transportable electro-acoustic apparatus capable of being fixed on and supported by a stand is provided.

Abstract: A vehicle jack for a vehicle includes (a) a load rest for engagement with an underside of the vehicle, (b) a base having a ground engaging surface, and (c) a raising and lowering mechanism. The jack is stored in a jack retaining space which is formed at least in part by a jack engaging surface of a post member of a mounting element extending from a structural member of the vehicle and the post member.

Abstract: A pillow holding mechanism for use on an adjustable surface of a bed provides a holding mechanism. The holding mechanism prevents a pillow (or other support member) from falling down or shifting to an uncomfortable position when the adjustable surface is raised and/or lowered. The holding mechanism may include a first elastic strap attached to a pillow and a second elastic strap attached to an adjustable surface. A first clip attaches to a pillow and a second clip attaches to the adjustable surface. A third clip attaches the first elastic strap and the second elastic strap and further adjusts the overall length of the pillow holding mechanism.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method for mounting a vehicle jack in a stored position on a motor vehicle. The present application also discloses a combination of a vehicle and a jack stored on the vehicle, and a vehicle jack configured to be stored on a vehicle. Further, the present application also discloses a motor vehicle having an arrangement for retaining a vehicle jack thereon in a stored position.

Abstract: A container holder adapted for use with a structure has a pneumatically operated bladder member for selectively adjusting the size of a container holder depression or opening. The bladder member is positioned on the periphery of the container holder and is inflated or deflated using a pump mechanism in order to vary the size of a container receiving aperture.

Abstract: An apparatus for locating the base of an exercise device on a surface is made integrally of a plastic material by injection molding. The apparatus has a seat which is provided in the underside thereof with a plurality of skidproof protuberances, and at one end thereof with a main body extending upwards. The main body is provided with a body portion extending toward other end of the seat. The body portion is smaller in size than the main body and provided with a ring-shaped insertion area. The main body is further provided with two stop shoulders for locating a tubular body of the base of the exercise device. The upper wall surface of the tubular body of the base of the exercise device is flush with the upper surface of the main body when the apparatus is joined with the tubular body of the base of the exercise device.

Abstract: A chair is removably mounted to the floor of a theater or other assembly hall so that it may be quickly removed when needed to provide space for a patron using a wheelchair and quickly reinstalled afterwards. Holes are formed in the floor of the theater, in a generally square pattern, and plugs are positioned in each hole. A baseplate upon which the chair is permanently mounted has plug-engaging members depending from its underside. The forward plug-engaging members slidingly engage the forward plugs, and the rearward plug-engaging members are biased to latchingly engage the rearward plugs. A special tool is inserted through access holes in the base plate to overcome the bias and disengage the rearward plug-engaging members.

Abstract: A fastening device comprised of a L-shaped base having a horizontal surface portion extending from a vertical surface portion at one end, wherein said vertical surface portion has a locating hole fastened to an electronic component by tenon-and-mortise joint; said horizontal surface portion has a pawl vertically disposed at the bottom for fastening said electronic component to a PC board and a U-shaped bumper at the front end thereof stopped at the bottom edge of said electronic component to stabilize mounting of the fastening device in said PC board. The pawl is comprised of four fastening strips vertically disposed around a circle, which fastening strips have each a hooked bottom end obliquely projecting inwards for fastening in the PC board firmly and rapidly.

Abstract: A tray for use on a high chair in which provision is made for immobilizing food receptacles such as bowls and cups through the use of static retainers which are part of the structure of the tray. One form of the invention utilizes grooved indentations to hold a mating base of a food receptacle. A second embodiment uses surface clips to hold the base of a food container.

Abstract: An improved feeding tray for a high chair is provided with a bowl attached thereto which prevents the bowl from spilling and slipping off the tray during meal time. The bowl is adapted to be quickly detached from the tray so that it can be properly cleaned after meal time.

Abstract: An edge contour for a load-carrying deck includes a substantially vertically disposed side face and a substantially horizontally disposed undersurface, and a substantially inclined support surface interconnecting the side vertical side face and the horizontal undersurface. A serial array of holes or apertures (3) are disposed in a row along the inclined support surface for accommodating hook members (17,18) of cargo lashing straps (16). By providing the inclined support surface, and the apertures or holes (3) within such surface, the inclined support surface and the apertures or holes (3) thereof are, in effect, disposed at a recessed position with respect to the vertical side surface of the load-carrying deck which defines the lateral width or extent of the load-carrying deck.

Abstract: Molded case circuit breakers having rear mounted line connectors are provided with retainer clips and plates to prevent easy removal of the breakers from electric panel box load stab connectors. The breakers can be removed for replacement however, without disassembling the entire electrical panel box.

Abstract: A unitary housing defining a cavity for protectively containing a fragile component such as a glass encapsulated magnetic reed switch includes a mounting plate and a protective body interconnected by a thin flexible member which extends between one end of the body of the housing and one end of the mounting plate. The mounting plate includes apertures for receiving fasteners. A resiliently flexible loop is attached to the end of the mounting plate opposite the flexible connecting member, and a protuberance is provided on the end of the body of the housing opposite the flexible interconnecting member. When the body of the housing is positioned parallel to the mounting plate, the flexible interconnecting member and the resiliently flexible loop latch together, holding the body of the housing closely adjacent to the mounting plate. The flexibly attached mounting plate may be easily removed from the body of the housing, permitting the housing to be attached to a surface by the use of an adhesive.