Abstract: A supporting platform which supports a rotating machine on a base, includes: a pair of supporting bodies which is provided on the base to be separated from each other in a horizontal direction; a supporting column which is provided on the supporting body, extends upward in a vertical direction, and supports a supporting target portion provided in the rotating machine; an outer adjustment member which supports the supporting body on the base and adjusts a height of the supporting body with respect to the base; and an inner adjustment member which is disposed inside the outer adjustment member in a separation direction of the pair of supporting bodies, supports the supporting body on the base, and adjusts the height of the supporting body with respect to the base.

Abstract: Mobile power generation system and methods using a fixture to position a generator pad assembly in a mobile power generation system include providing a trailer including a rear end, a front end, a bottom end, and a top end, a gas turbine housed inside the trailer having an internal base, and an electrical generator coupled to the gas turbine to generate electricity and housed inside the trailer. The generator pad assembly may include a plurality of generator pads fixed to the internal base, a respective plurality of sole plates positioned above the plurality of generator pads at a spacing, and a supportive material positioned around the plurality of generator pads and the respective plurality of sole plates to fix them in an aligned position. The fixture may be configured to fix the generator pad assembly to the internal base at the aligned position.

Abstract: An apparatus for relieving tension of an electric cable includes an anchor plate; a bell mouth supporting the cable; a plurality of guide supporting bars directly connecting the anchor plate and the bell mouth; an elasticity controller through which each guide supporting bar is penetrated and inserted; a mobile supporting plate elastically supported by one end of the elasticity controller, the mobile supporting plate selectively pressurizing the elasticity controller according to the tension of the cable and moveable along a longitudinal direction of the plurality of guide supporting bars; a fixed supporting plate provided between the mobile supporting plate and the bell mouth, the fixed supporting plate being supported and fixed to each guide supporting bar, the other end of the elasticity controller being supported by the fixed supporting plate; and one or more spring cleats combined with the mobile supporting plate, the spring cleat adapted for holding and fixing the cable.

Abstract: Longitudinal, adjuster (27) having an outer and an Inner rail (50, 51), characterized in that the outer rail (50) has a structural element (53) which absorbs vertical forces and has a flexible element which biases a rolling body (52) against the inner rail (51).

Abstract: A hold open rod is provided. The hold open rod may include: an outer tube; an inner tube having two ends, at least one end configured to slide within the outer tube; a tube stop located at one end of the inner tube; a groove around the circumference of the tube stop; and a resilient material located in the groove, the resilient material contacting the tube stop and the outer tube. A method of reducing wear on a hold open rod may be provided. The method may include: locating first resilient material between an inner tube and an outer tube; providing a locking mechanism to lock the inner tube with respect to the outer tube; and providing a second resilient material between an isolator and a collar on the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A support system for a vibrating component of an optical assembly that is adjacent to a frame, wherein the component is driven to vibrate along an X-direction of a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. The support system includes a support member connected to the frame. The support system has contact elements that are adjustable for movement into and out of contact with the vibrating component to constrain motion of the vibrating component in the Y-direction and in the Z-direction, without constraining motion of the vibrating component in the X-direction.

Abstract: A hold open rod is provided. The hold open rod may include: an outer tube; an inner tube having two ends, at least one end configured to slide within the outer tube; a tube stop located at one end of the inner tube; a groove around the circumference of the tube stop; and a resilient material located in the groove, the resilient material contacting the tube stop and the outer tube. A method of reducing wear on a hold open rod may be provided. The method may include: locating first resilient material between an inner tube and an outer tube; providing a locking mechanism to lock the inner tube with respect to the outer tube; and providing a second resilient material between an isolator and a collar on the locking mechanism.

Abstract: An electronic device frame includes a housing, a positioning member connecting with the housing, and an inner supporting mechanism. The inner supporting mechanism includes a support member fixed on the housing, a slider slidably connected to the support member, and a fastener connecting the support member to the slider. One of the slider and the supporting member defines a locking slot, in which the fastener is locked. The fastener can lock in any position along the locking slot, such that the slider can maintain different positions and resist the positioning member by moving relative to the supporting member.

Abstract: A seat mounting assembly including a swingarm configured for attachment to spaced-apart floor tracks, and a plinth having a seat mounted thereon mounted on the swingarm such that the swingarm is configured to deflect in a direction away from the plinth in response to floor deformation. An assembly for mounting a suite-style seat supported on a plinth to spaced floor tracks to isolate the plinth from floor deformation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a constant bearer for moving loads, especially pipelines and similar, comprising a fastening part, a load-bearing part, and a spring system located between the fastening part and the load-bearing part for generating a constant bearing force, where the spring system displays a main spring assembly absorbing the load and a compensating device to compensate for changing spring forces of the main spring assembly.

Abstract: An elevating mechanism includes a sleeve having a first end and a second end, and an elevating component installed inside the sleeve and having a third end and a fourth end. When the elevating component is located in a first position relative to the sleeve, a main spring is compressed by the elevating component at a first deformation. When the component is located in a second position relative to the sleeve, the main spring is compressed by the elevating component at a second deformation. The first deformation is greater than the second deformation. When the elevating component is located in the first position relative to the sleeve, a complementary spring is compressed at a third deformation. When the component is located in the second position relative to the sleeve, the complementary spring is compressed at a fourth deformation. The third deformation is greater than the fourth deformation.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a positioning member connecting with the housing, and an inner supporting mechanism. The inner supporting mechanism includes a support member fixed on the housing, a slider slidably connected to the support member, and an adjustment member connecting the support member to the slider. The adjustment member adjusts a distance between the slider and the support member, such that the slider maintains resistance of the positioning member by sliding relative to the support member.

Abstract: A mount for carrying a display and like devices. The mount includes a base and a support pivotally coupled to the base. The support includes a mounting surface to carry at least one device. At least one rail constrains movement of the base along a horizontal plane. A pivot actuator is configured to pivot the support between a vertical position and a horizontal position. The mounting surface is substantially orthogonal to the horizontal plane in the vertical position. In the horizontal position, the mounting surface is substantially parallel to the horizontal plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a constant bearer for moving loads, especially pipelines and similar, comprising a fastening part, a load-bearing part, and a spring system located between the fastening part and the load-bearing part for generating a constant bearing force, where the spring system displays a main spring assembly absorbing the load and a compensating device to compensate for changing spring forces of the main spring assembly.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a positioning member connecting with the housing, and an inner supporting mechanism. The inner supporting mechanism includes a support member fixed on the housing, a slider slidably connected to the support member, and an adjustment member connecting the support member to the slider. The adjustment member adjusts a distance between the slider and the support member, such that the slider maintains resistance of the positioning member by sliding relative to the support member.

Abstract: A display device allows an auxiliary unit, such as a sub display panel or a memo clip, to be easily mounted by a user to or separated from the display device. The display device includes a display panel, a support unit to support the display panel, and at least one coupling groove formed at an edge of the display panel to allow at least one auxiliary unit to be mounted to or separated from the display panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a position adjustment mechanism, comprising two cylindrical portions, a first one of the portions being slidably disposed inside a second one of the portions. One of the portions has at least three detents and the other portion has at least three members for engaging in respective the detents to hold the portions in a first position, the members being removable from the detents to allow the portions to move into a second position; wherein the detents and members are equi-spaced around the first and second portions.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a slide type mobile terminal comprises a first body; a second body slidably installed on the first body; and a sliding mechanism installed between the first body and the second body for guiding a slide motion of the second body in relation to the first body such that the second body automatically slides over a substantial portion of the first body after the second body slides over a first portion of the first body by way of exertion of external force.

Abstract: An exemplary display device includes a display panel and a height-adjustment assembly. The height-adjustment assembly includes a rail unit defining a rail, a sliding unit, and a spring member. The sliding unit is configured to slide along the rail. The display panel is fixed to the sliding unit. The spring member is fixed to the rail unit, and is configured to provide an elastic force applied to the sliding unit to the sliding unit when the sliding unit slides along the rail.

Abstract: A blade restraint system for restraining a blade of a helicopter comprising a blade clamp releasably mounted to the blade and a pole pair releasably mountable to the blade clamp at a clamp end. The pole pair is releasably mountable to the helicopter fuselage at an aircraft. The pole pair includes a first pole and second pole. The first and second poles are moveable relative to each other between a storage position and an extended position. The first pole is positioned generally within the second pole in the storage position.

Abstract: A vibration isolation table includes a stationary housing having an opening on a top surface thereof; a primary movable base which is supported by the stationary housing, and includes a bottomed hollow cylindrical portion which extends downwards into the stationary housing, and a flange portion which projects radially outwards from an upper end of the bottomed hollow cylindrical portion; a pressure chamber formed between the flange portion and the top surface of the stationary housing; and a vibration-free movable base on which an object to be isolated from vibration is mounted, the vibration-free movable base having a swingable rod which is inserted into the bottomed hollow cylindrical portion so that a bottom end of the swingable rod is supported by a base of the bottomed hollow cylindrical portion in a manner to allow the swingable rod to swing with respect to the bottomed hollow cylindrical portion.

Abstract: A seat slide device in which an upper slide element is slid by a drive unit along a lower track element via a flexible drive transmission element. The drive unit is provided in a floor, and the flexible drive transmission element is arranged between the drive unit and upper slide element, such that a whole drive transmission path assumes a generally “Z” or “inverted Z” shape in plan, or a triangular shape in plan. An auxiliary flexible drive transmission element may be added so that the whole drive transmission path assumes a generally “figure-of-eight” shape in plan. A lock operation/control system is provided to insure precise locking and unlocking of the upper slide element with respect to the lower track element, while simultaneously effecting selective switch-over operation of the drive unit to cause forward and backward movement of the upper slide element along the lower track element.

Abstract: A vibration isolator including a bearing support and an elastic member that communicates with a vibration source. The elastic member is capable of bending from an original position to assume a more or less bowed position in response to changes in a load applied to the midportion of the elastic member intermediate its ends and returning essentially to its original position when the original load is restored. The elastic member engages a friction-resistant bearing surface on the bearing support at a distance spaced from each of its ends and moves relative to the bearing surface in response to a bending of the elastic member. The apparatus may be tuned to effectively isolate a particular vibration frequency, for example, by altering the properties of the elastic member or by changing the distance between the points on the bearing support that engage the elastic member.

Abstract: A vibration isolator including a bearing support and an elastic member that communicates with a vibration source. The elastic member is capable of bending from an original position to assume a more or less bowed position in response to changes in a load applied to the midportion of the elastic member intermediate its ends and returning essentially to its original position when the original load is restored. The elastic member engages a friction-resistant bearing surface on the bearing support at a distance spaced from each of its ends and moves relative to the bearing surface in response to a bending of the elastic member. The apparatus may be tuned to effectively isolate a particular vibration frequency, for example, by altering the properties of the elastic member or by changing the distance between the points on the bearing support that engage the elastic member.

Abstract: A mechanical linear guide for making a body move in an axial direction, comprising a system which is preferably made up of reinforced leaf springs and/or hole-type hinges, and which is rotationally symmetrical about an axial direction and mirror-symmetrical about a plane perpendicular to the axial direction. The system is connected to a fixed base at six points (A, D, I, L, M, P), and a body (18) is suspended between two points (F, G) in such a way that it can carry out only movement in the axial direction, and not in the lateral direction.

Abstract: A unitary compound earthquake isolation bearing which permits the installation of a compound bearing comprising a sliding bearing and at least one MER as a single unit without special and separate attachment of the MER to the support or superstructure.

Abstract: A coaxial isolator provides for damping in a longitudinal direction. A pair of elongated frame elements have a shockabsorbing element mounted therebetween. The first frame element is provided with a central aperture into which a central pedestal formed in the second element projects. The pedestal is supported by a rod which is mounted in bores through the aperture walls and which extend through one end of the first frame element. The rod may serve as a first point of attachment, while the opposed end of the first frame element serves as the second end of attachment. The isolators may be ganged in series to provide appropriate response curves.

Abstract: An earthquake-resistant architectural system incorporates a number of homeostatic devices which offer increasing, instead of decreasing, resistance to a load and its resulting stresses. A common feature of the improvement is that support posts are topped by bearings facing each other and having grooved channels which are inclined at an angle to the longitudinal axis of each resilient transverse member at rest, so that a horizontal distance, when measured in a straight line between opposite points of contact in the grooved channels, decreases as the load increases and bends each resilient transverse member.

Abstract: A cargo carrying flatrack used as an intermediate separate unit between a cargo container and a ISO vehicular load carrier. The flatrack provides longitudinal impact protection for containerized cargo, through an upper frame carrying the cargo which moves against a cushioning device which absorbs impacts engaged to a lower frame on the ISO carrier. The upper frame is movable within limits in the longitudinal direction allowing the upper frame to stroke with the loaded container at sudden impacts.

Abstract: A fore-and-aft suspension device for an automotive seat, in which the seat lower base frame of said seat is movable forwardly and backwardly along a guide rail, and a shaft extends between the seat lower base frame and guide rail, with a pair of coil springs being wound around the shaft. A spring abutment member is also provided between the seat lower base frame and guide rail, such that those coil springs are at their respective ends abutted against both sides of the spring abutment member. Thus, a forward and backward load or jolting applied to the seat is smoothly transmitted, via such seat lower base frame, to the the coil springs, which are then compressed at the spring abutment member, absorbing the forward and backward load or jolting.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shear lock comprising an electromagnet having an E-shaped cross section with a coil positioned about the middle leg of the E is mounted to a doorway and an armature is mounted to the door, where in one form the middle leg of the E is shortened to define a recess to receive an elongated armature member and provide mechanical reinforcement against shearing when the electromagnet is energized. The armature is constructed of at least two telescoping members where the outer armature member is U-shaped with legs which contact the outer legs of the electromagnet and the inner member is attracted into the defined recess and will engage the inner surfaces of the outer legs of the electromagnet. Even if the outer member is pryed down from the electromagnet, at least the inner armature members will still be in a magnetic circuit with the inner electromagnet armature member in the defined recess and providing mechanical reinforcement in engaging the inner surfaces of the outer legs.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing support for a load comprises one or more spaced kinestatic members which support the load. The kinestatic members are supported at points adjacent their ends by supports which permit the kinestatic members to slide along their longitudinal axes relative to the points of support as the force on an individual kinestatic member varies, thus causing each member to assume a more or less bowed condition. With the system in a state of equilibrium, i.e., with each kinestatic member being flexed to an extent depending on its contribution to the support of the entire load, an increased load will cause an increase in the flex of each member until a new point of equilibrium is reached. If the additional load is removed, each kinestatic member will tend to straighten out, thus causing a longitudinal sliding movement through the points of support and creating friction during sliding engagement with a shock-absorbing member which absorbs the energy and prevents oscillations.

Abstract: A counterbalancing mechanism allows a weight or constant force to be counterbalanced for any practical linear range of travel, including means for effortlessly adjusting the mechanism for a constant force or load of any practical magnitude. A load support slides along an axis substantially passing through a fixed lower pivot point. The load support member is pivotally connected to the top end of an upper lever arm. The upper lever arm is pivotally connected by a horizontal link to the upper end of a lower lever arm that is pivotally connected to the fixed point. A pully that may swivel about its swivel axis embraces the axis and guides a cable connected to the horizontal link at one end to a spring assembly at the other end. The spring assembly may be adjusted.

Abstract: A vehicle seat frame assembly comprises a stationary support frame having two laterally spaced-apart side support plates attachable to a vehicle and on which is mounted a vertically movable seat frame which comprises a horizontal seat portion and a vertical backrest portion. An upper rod is horizontally supported in slots formed in the upper ends of the side support plates. Rotatable rollers attached to opposite ends of the rod are engaged in roller guide boxes which are rigidly secured to the lateral sides of the seat frame backrest portion to guide and support the seat frame. An elongated swing arm is pivotally connected at its rear end and at its front end to the lower end of the support frame and to the front end of the seat portion, respectively, to help support the seat frame. A spring shelf and a header plate are rigidly secured to the seat frame near the lower and upper ends, respectively, of the backrest portion.

Abstract: A springing arrangement comprises a coil spring and a spring-engaging member acting thereon between the two ends of the spring and in a direction which differs from the longitudinal direction of the spring, thereby to provide non-linear dependency of the spring force on the distance covered by the spring-engaging member. The spring-engaging member is made up of two elements on respective sides of the spring, each element bearing against the spring by way of a curved surface and extending over a plurality of turns of the coil spring.

Abstract: An assembly for providing support to a component, such as an ultrasonic component, including converters, boosters and horns which are subjected to continuous and repeated impacts and stresses. Such devices generally have integral nodal flanges for support purposes. In this assembly, shock-absorbing means are placed on each side of the nodal flange. A grip ring assembly is then bolted or otherwise removably fastened, together over the shock-absorbing means and nodal flange, compressing the shock-absorbing means. The component is prevented from rotating with respect to the grip ring assembly by pegs which are driven through holes provided in the grip ring assembly and into slots formed lengthwise in the nodal flange. Hence the flange itself, via the shock-absorbing means, absorbs all of the lengthwise force applied to the component by the grip ring assembly, and the pegs are required to absorb none of it.

Abstract: Vehicle seat suspension apparatus comprising a forwardly and rearwardly adjustable vehicle seat being interconnected to the floor of the vehicle by first and second bracket means, the first and second bracket means being interconnected by means of a spring and a shock absorber assembly, a slot formed in one of the brackets, and a portion of the other bracket being disposed in the slot to prevent lateral movement of the seat.

Abstract: A cushion isolator comprising a base body, a drum vertically disposed on the base body, a supporting plate disposed on the upper flange of the drum, a valve disposed in the inlet of the passage, a first fixing plate securing the drum on the base body and a second fixing plate securing the drum on the base body, whereby the cushion isolator can absorb the shock of a running machine.

Abstract: A resilient support for seats comprising telescoping members with a plurality of resilient members positioned therein in a series relationship with the telescoping members' relative movement; a plurality of resilient members stacked in a series relationship between the telescoping members, the resilient members each having an equal or different shore durometer hardness; an adjustment member for preloading said resilient members; and a lubricious bushing positioned between the contacting surfaces of the telescoping members.

Abstract: A light weight chassis or skid for a turbine or engine-generator combination has a relatively narrow central beam section with laterally extending wing portions which are provided with mounting pads for the engine and the generator. The chassis is supported on a supporting surface by three resilient motor mounts, two of which are connected to wing portions and the third is positioned under the center line of the beam portion and under the engine. The three mounts enable securing the chassis to irregular surfaces without twisting the chassis and affecting alignment problems of the engine output shaft and the generator shaft, which misalignment can cause bearing wear and other maintenance problems.

Abstract: An apparatus for axial support and shock suppression of a pipe includes a walking beam having an inner portion secured to the pipe and an outer portion. The inner and outer portions of the walking beam are pivotally interconnected above an axis extending through the centerline of the pipe. A pair of support members are pivotally connected to the outer portion of the walking beam on opposite sides of the pipe so that longitudinal loads to the pipe are reacted without effecting a bending moment in the pipe. In the preferred embodiment, a rigid strut and a yieldable snubber device comprise the support members.