Abstract: A buckling delayed shear link (BDSL) has a second metal base plate, a first metal base plate, a metal core plate rigidly joined orthogonally to the second metal base plate, an axial relief assembly having matching slip fit channels and extensions, a first restraining assembly restraining one side of the core plate and a second restraining assembly restraining the other side of the core plate. The first metal base plate is enabled to move vertically freely over a distance relative to the rigid assembly of the second metal base plate, the core plate, and the first and second restraining assemblies by virtue of the axial relief assembly, and lateral movement of the first metal base plate relative to the second metal base plate transfers a shear component of force to an upper end of the core plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of seating and supporting furniture with a seating and supporting body, comprising: a height-adjustable column; a seating and supporting body, which is mounted pivotably about at least one horizontal axis between a first end position and a second end position at a first end of the height-adjustable column; a stopping mechanism, which is situated at a second end of the height-adjustable column; and a locking mechanism for releasably locking the stopping mechanism. A seating and supporting piece of furniture which allows reliable and user-friendly operation is created according to the invention in that a transfer device is used to release the locking of the stopping mechanism by the locking mechanism via the pivoting of the seating and supporting body between the first end position and the second end position.

Abstract: A mount assembly for supporting an electric machine assembly is provided. The electric machine assembly includes a base and at least one elastic component disposed between the base and the electric machine assembly. The at least one elastic component dampens vibrations generated by the electric machine assembly. The electric machine assembly may be selectively arranged in at least one of a first orientation, a second orientation, and a third orientation relative to the base.

Abstract: A motor mounting assembly of an electric bicycle has a motor-installation mount, a motor unit, and at least one adapting piece. The motor-installation mount has a mounting frame and a lateral cover. The mounting frame is annular and has a first lateral side, a second lateral side, and a lateral opening disposed on the first lateral side. The lateral cover is assembled to the first lateral side and covers the lateral opening. The motor unit is received within the motor-installation mount. Each one of the at least one adapting piece has two fastening portions. One of the fastening portions of each adapting piece is connected to the motor unit. The other fastening portion is clamped between and is connected to the lateral cover and the mounting frame.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a receiving element for a torsion bar. In order to devise a motor vehicle which has a receiving element for a torsion bar and in which the receiving element has a simple design and reduced weight while avoiding drawbacks in respect of the sealing effect and the available space, the receiving element consists essentially of a monolithic extruded profile.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a body provided with a storage chamber, a door configured to open or close the storage chamber, a display unit provided on the door, and a heat radiating unit disposed adjacent to the display unit and configured to radiate a heat generated in the display unit via a heat radiating flow path formed inside the door, wherein one end of the heat radiating flow path is communicated with the outside via a first opening formed in an upper end portion of the door, and the other end of the heat radiating flow path is communicated with the outside via a second opening formed in a lower end portion of the door.

Abstract: In an aspect, the invention is directed to a chair that has a pedestal and an upper assembly including a body support assembly and a tilt control assembly. A biasing member is provided to bias the body support assembly towards an unreclined position. When the chair is empty the biasing member has a certain preload. When a person sits in the chair or when a downward force is applied to the upper assembly, there is relative movement between two chair components which causes an increase in the preload in the biasing member as compared to the preload when the chair is empty. As the downward force on the upper assembly increases, the preload in the biasing member increases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a backplane and a liquid crystal module having the backplane. The backplane includes a main body, a plurality of raised ribs formed on the main body, and a plurality of wall mounting members rotatably attached to the raised ribs. Each of the wall mounting members is selectively set, through rotation, at a retracted position or a wall-mountable position with respect to the corresponding raised rib. The wall mounting members provided on the backplane of the liquid crystal module are made in a foldable arrangement, whereby in packaging, the wall mounting members are rotated to a retracted position located inside the backplane and in an operation of assembling a complete device, the wall mounting members are expanded to a wall-mountable position for use.

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 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 support mechanism for supporting an electronic device is disclosed. The support mechanism comprises two support assemblies detachably assembled together, each support assembly comprising an adjustable member defining a latching groove; and a support member rotatably connected to the adjusting member, the support member of one of the two support assemblies being capable of being partially received in the latching groove of the adjustable member of another one of the two support assemblies.

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 bracket for supporting an electronic device includes a receiving part, a rotating arm, a base, and a locking device. Two opposite ends of the rotating arm are connected to the electronic device and the base. The locking device includes a locking mechanism positioned on the rotating arm, and a locked part positioned on the base. The locking mechanism includes a locking member, an elastic member, and an operating member. The locked part defines a locked position and an unlocked position, the locking member is capable of moving from the locked position to the unlocked position, the elastic member provides an elastic force to keep the locking member in the locked position so that the rotating arm stops moving, the operating member is operable to enable the locking member to overcome the elastic force to move to the unlocked position so that the rotating arm is capable of rotating.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus including: a supported body; a support member provided with a through hole extended in an substantially horizontal direction; a fixture that fixes the supported body and the support member to each other in an approximately horizontal direction through the through hole of the support member; a buffer member that is disposed between the fixture and the support member and has a first portion that is supported by an inner circumferential face of the through hole of the support member and a second portion that is not supported by the inner circumferential face of the through hole of the support member; and a support body that is disposed in the support member so as to support the second portion of the buffer member.

Abstract: A motor mount for a motor that drives an endless belt for a vibratory apparatus has a platform on which the motor is attached. The platform is supported on a base by a pivoting connection so that the platform rotates about an axis that is parallel to the motor shaft. Spring tension is applied to the belt drive by a leaf spring bias between the platform and the base at a distance from the pivotal connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tripod head, in particular a camera tripod head, whereby the return moment for balancing the tipping moment generated by the tipping moment exerted by the camera may be generated as near as possible to a sine sine curve with a compact construction. Essentially stationary return springs (17) are used for the above. The tilting movement of an arrangement (5) supporting the camera is transmitted over a carrier (26) by a cable (9), whereupon the pressure springs (17) are compressed and generate the necessary return moment.

Abstract: A vehicle accessory and friction damper includes a rotatable member for rotating relative a stationary mount. The rotatable member includes a pivot axle including a circumferential arcuate channel. The stationary mount includes a cylindrical bearing for journaling the pivot axle. An O-ring is seated in the arcuate channel of the pivot axle and interposed between the pivot axle and the cylindrical bearing dampens rotation of the rotatable member relative to the stationary member, whereby the vehicle accessory moves from a first position to a second position in a controlled manner.

Abstract: An improved support boom is disclosed for supporting instrumentation on extraterrestrial vehicles. The support boom includes first and second support legs which are each pivotably mountable at corresponding first ends to a support structure and which are interconnected at second ends to define a support boom structure. In one embodiment, flexure members are interposed in each of the support legs so as to pivot the support boom structure from a stowed position to a deployed, cantilevered position. The flexure members may be elongated with an arcuate cross-sectional configuration when straight (e.g., of carpenter's tape construction). Preferably, three support legs are included to define a tripod support arrangement, wherein each of the support legs includes at least one flexure member.

Abstract: A motor lorry spring hanger assembly (10) including a pair of generally parallel, co-extensive vertically oriented cheek plates (11). The cheek plates (11) have upper flanges (12, 13) through which bolts pass to secure the assembly to the main frame of the motor lorry. The cheek plates (11) are maintained in a generally parallel spaced relationship by means of a spacer box (16). The lower portions of the cheek plates (11) are provided with apertures (22) through which a spring bolt (21) passes. There is also provided bushing (23) engaging the cheek plates (11) and through which the bolt (21) passes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to install and remove heavy components mounted on a base structure is disclosed. Various construction details are developed which provide means for coupling the component and base structure in a manner permitting relative rotation and translation about an axis of rotation. In one embodiment, an aircraft engine component (18) has a pair of hooks (32) and an aircraft engine (10) has a pair of pins (46) which engage the hooks to couple the component and engine to permit rotational and translational motion of the component relative to the engine. For this embodiment, a method for relative motion between an installed and uninstalled condition is comprised of maneuvering the component and engine between a coupled and uncoupled position, moving the coupled component relative to the engine about the axis of rotation, and manipulating a fastener means between a secured and unsecured position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a universal head to vertically swing a camera, and, in particular, to a counter-balancing mechanism for counter-balancing the rotative moment arising from the displacement of the bravity center of the camera. The mechanism comprises a cam surface and a roller in a suppressing contact with each other; and said cam surface is formed on one side of the camera mounting table and, rapid free rotation of the camera mounting table is prevented by suppressing the roller contacting with cam surface upon that cam surface; the cam changes the place of contact between the cam and roller in cooperation with the roller as the camera mounting table rotates in order to enhance forces for preventing the rotation of that table.

Abstract: This invention relates to a camera universal head enabling said camera to vertically rotate or swing and, particularly to a counter-balancing mechanism for balancing rotative moments caused by the displacement of center of gravity in said movement of said camera, and this counter-balancing mechanism for a camera universal head can be formed in a small size and effect a perfect balancing.

Abstract: A tilting mechanism (1), preferably for a chair seat or similar article, comprises a rigid element (2) which, via a mounting means (3), can be attached to a chair base (4), a supporting means (6) adapted to the chair seat and pivotably connected in relation to said mounting means (3), resilient means (8a, 8b) so arranged between the supporting means (6) and the rigid plate (2) that the supporting means (6) can be tilted in relation to said rigid plate (2) under the influence of the resilient means (8a, 8b), as well as locking means (20, 21, 24) for adjusting the seat supporting means (6) to various tilting positions. To achieve a compact tilting mechanism offering separate or individual tightening of the tilting stiffness in the forward direction and the rearward direction without changing the seat angle in relation to the neutral it is, suggested that at least one of the resilient means (8a, 8b) be displaced in relation to the tilting shaft (5) of the supporting means (6).

Abstract: An energy absorbing assembly in which a number of spaced, metallic plate-like elements are coupled together by end blocks and spacers clamped together so that the elements are generally parallel with each other and are cantilevered from the upper ends thereof. In one embodiment, the upper ends of the elements are rigidly coupled to a floor beam and the cantilevered ends are coupled by a plate-like strut to an adjacent column to which the floor beam is pivotally mounted. A number of rollers permit free movement of the lower ends of the plates relative to the upper ends thereof. In a second embodiment, the assembly has elements which are bow tie-shaped plates, and the upper ends of the elements are rigidly secured to a horizontal floor beam. Diagonal braces are secured at opposed lower ends of the elements, and the lower ends of the braces extend downwardly and away from each other and are secured to the next floor beam therebelow.

Abstract: The seat and pedestal of a chair are joined by a knee-tilt control mechanism which includes a first support fixed to the underside of the seat adjacent the front edge thereof, and a second support fixed to the upper end of the pedestal and having a sidewardly extending tube. The first support has bearing hubs which are rotatably engaged with the tube to define a horizontal tilt axis. A restoring mechanism is disposed within the tube for exerting a restoring torque urging the seat upwardly into a horizontal position. The restoring mechanism employs compression springs within the tube on axially opposite sides of a pre-torque member which can be rotated to adjust the initial spring compression. The springs bear against actuators which rotate with the bearing hubs. The actuators have radially projecting followers for engagment with ramp-like cams formed circumferentially of the tube.

Abstract: A mounting system for a vehicle-mounted impact absorption box filled with a collapsible open cell network provides a lessened tendency for disintegration when subjected to the vibrations of the vehicle. The system contains a bolt surrounded by a region of transverse cells, with the bolt bonded to the cell walls and passing therethrough in a generally perpendicular direction. A further feature of the system is a pivot bracket constructed in two parts--a rigid portion and a pivot arm, the latter stabilized by springs which absorb torsional impulses on the arm arising from the vehicle vibrations. These two features work in conjunction with each other in reducing shock damage to the interior of the box, and thereby increase the life expectancy of the box as a whole.

Abstract: A central pivot rocker spring assembly for connecting a base to a lower frame member in a reclining chair with a rocking feature so that the lower frame member pivots about a single axis of rotation. The spring assembly includes a first bracket mountable to the base, a second bracket mountable to the lower frame member and pivot pins securing the brackets together on the axis of rotation. A leaf spring biases the first and second brackets to selected relative positions. The leaf spring passes through and is fixed in position at its center on the axis of rotation. Thumbscrews coupling the leaf spring to the second bracket permit independent adjustment of the forward and backward rocking motions of the chair. The thumbscrews are movable to permit wide variations in biasing forces.

Abstract: A vibration isolation device connected to a drag arm of a blocker door assembly in a jet engine thrust reverser unit. The isolation device providing for preload, travel and vibration dampening of the drag arm on the blocker door assembly.

Abstract: A gimbaled cup supporting device for holding cups in a level position in a moving vehicle while at the same time isolating the cup from shock and vibration transmitted from the moving vehicle to the support mechanism. A shock absorber is described in which the central portion supports a collar and shaft attached to the cup holding mechanism and an annular ring portion displaced from the central portion is attached to a supporting shaft that is removably attached to the supporting vehicle. The rubber shock absorber isolates the supporting shaft from the gimbaled cup supporter while supporting it in the conventional manner.

Abstract: A motorcycle of chain drive type comprising a frame and an engine supported from the frame at a plurality of locations. The engine drives a drive wheel of the motorcycle through a chain. At least at one of the plurality of support locations is a link coupling coupled to the frame and engine for pivotal movement in a vertical plane while being rigid in the widthwise direction of the frame.

Abstract: A chair seat mounting device comprises a platelike support bracket that can be fastened to a chair base and a mounting plate that can be fastened to the underside of the chair seat. The plate automatically tilts forward on an axle on the bracket when the person sitting in the chair leans forward and his or her weight overcomes a spring mechanism that yieldably restrains the seat in the normal, upright position.

Abstract: Upper and lower relatively rotatable members are provided with the upper member angularly displaceable relative to the lower member about an upstanding axis. The upper member includes first front and rear portions disposed forward and rearward of the axis and a seat amount is supported and projects upwardly from the upper member. A seat support member including second front and rear portions overlying the first front and rear portions is provided and is pivotally attached to the mount for oscillation about a horizontal transverse axis adjacent the upstanding axis. The seat support member may support a seat therefrom with the front and rear portions of the seat overlying the second front and rear upper member portions and expansion springs are connected and extend between the first and second front portions yieldingly resisting upward movement of the second front portion relative to the first front portion.

Abstract: Angular vibration isolation is provided for a seat back member in combination with a mechanism for adjusting the seat back angle. Eccentrically mounted cylindrically shaped cam members located at each side of the seat back frame can be adjustably rotated within a guide channel carried by the seat back frame. The cams are positioned at a distance from a pivot axis on the seat frame around which the seat back can tilt in order to adjust the angle of tilt. One of the parallel, opposed flanges which define each of the guide channels is spaced from its respective cam member by a resilient means such as a thick pad of elastomeric material which fills the space between the cam member and said one flange. The elastomeric pads are compressed as the seat back is forced forwardly against the seat occupant's back due to vehicle vibration, thus permitting the seat back to be driven rearwardly while the occupant's position in space remains relatively fixed.

Abstract: A rocker fixture for attachment to the bottom of a chair seat to provide a swivel and rocking action. The fixture comprises an upright post having its lower end received in swivel manner in the usual center socket carried by the legs of the chair. The upper end of the post is secured to a head bracket which has pivot connection with the legs of a channel, the latter being secured to a plate which is attached to the under-side of the chair seat. A bell crank lever is also pivotally connected between the legs of the channel and has one arm slidably engageable with an extension of the head bracket, and the other arm is acted upon by a spring-controlled member to urge said one arm to engagement with said bracket extension. The rocking action of the fixture works on a counter-balance principle so that weight shifting is required to tilt both to a backward position and forward from such position.