Abstract: A load carrier device is provided with a support structure and means arranged for connection to a lifting means. The support structure comprises one or more shock absorbers provided with a telescoping element which in an initial position projects downwards from an underside of the support structure and is arranged for damped compressive telescoping at the contact of the load carrier with a base.

Abstract: A support system comprising a number of racetrack-shaped tensile support bands held in tension between a supported article and a supporting article, respective curved end portions of each tensile support band being retained by respective mounting points mounted on respective surfaces of the supported article and the supporting article, respectively. At least one of the tensile support bands is arranged so that the curved end portions lie in a plane substantially parallel to the surface upon which the respective mounting point is mounted; and at least one mounting point is a monolithic mounting point having a curved surface which is complementary to an inner curved surface of an end of the tensile support band.

Abstract: A support system comprising a number of racetrack-shaped tensile support bands held in tension between a supported article and a supporting article, respective curved end portions of each tensile support band being retained by respective mounting points mounted on respective surfaces of the supported article and the supporting article, respectively. At least one of the tensile support bands is arranged so that the curved end portions lie in a plane substantially parallel to the surface upon which the respective mounting point is mounted; and at least one mounting point is a monolithic mounting point having a curved surface which is complementary to an inner curved surface of an end of the tensile support band.

Abstract: A support system comprising a number of racetrack-shaped tensile support bands (22) held in tension between a supported article and a supporting article, respective curved end portions of each tensile support band being retained by respective mounting points (30) mounted on respective surfaces of the supported article and the supporting article, respectively. At least one of the tensile support bands is arranged so that the curved end portions lie in a plane substantially parallel to the surface upon which the respective mounting point is mounted; and at least one mounting point is a monolithic mounting point having a curved surface (32) which is complementary to an inner curved surface of an end of the tensile support band.

Abstract: A method of joining panels of foam materials such that edges are compressed into panel surfaces to provide a secured and effectively sealed structure is disclosed. Panels in an orthogonal relationship to each other, which are made of foam (or other materials not intended to be load bearing) can be joined by compressing the outer side of one of the panels into the edge surface of an adjoining panel. This is done using two plates, one resting on the outer side of the first panel, and one inserted into the side of the second panel, where the plates are connected by a bolt, screw or wire under tension.

Abstract: A method of joining panels of foam material such that edges are compressed into panel surfaces to provide a secured and effectively sealed structure is disclosed. Panels in an orthogonal relationship to each other, which are made of foam (or other materials not intended to be load bearing) can be joined by compressing the outer side of one of the panels into the edge surface of an adjoining panel. This is done using two plates, one resting on the outer side of the first panel, and one inserted into the side of the second panel, where the plates are connected by a bolt, screw or wire under tension.

Abstract: A support bracket for mounting a device such as a laser targeting and feedback system to a spray gun. The bracket includes a bolt having a threaded end, a first collar disposed on the bolt opposite the threaded end and a second collar threadably engaged with the threaded end of the bolt. A compressible member is disposed on the bolt between the collars. Opposite the compressible member, a support arm used to support the device is attached to the second collar. The bracket is engageable with a portion of the spray gun body and is engaged therewith by deflecting the compressible member between the collars such that the compressible member frictionally engages the spray gun. The use of the compressible member to secure the bracket to the hook allows the bracket to be utilized with spray guns having various configurations so long as the spray gun incorporates a portion on the spray gun body that is engageable by the compressible member.

Abstract: An auto-adjust apparatus adjusts a vibration isolator to help accommodate varying weight loads and other effects which can cause the isolator to go out of adjustment, such as variations caused by changes in ambient temperature and creep of the isolator's main support spring. A small secondary spring is positioned in parallel with the main support spring of the isolator and is precompressed such that its compression increases the load on the main support spring by a small amount. An increase in the compression of this secondary spring will cause an increase in the load on the main support spring. Similarly, a decrease in the compression on this secondary spring will cause a decrease in the load on the main support spring. Sensors for sensing a deviation in the equilibrium position of the object relative to the base from its optimum equilibrium position are provided and generate an electrical signal indicating such deviations.

Abstract: A suspension for a vehicle seat having a scissors arm linkage with a load carrying flexible member secured to a spring and in operable contact with a cam-shaped pulley carried by the linkage for producing a suspension of compact structure, which enables seat height to be adjusted independently of weight adjustment, and which produces a suspension having desirable load-deflection characteristics. The suspension has a platform for carrying the seat which overlies the linkage and a base underlying the linkage that supports the suspension and permits mounting to the floor of a vehicle. Weight adjustment of the suspension is accomplished by selectively tensioning the springs without changing the distance between the platform and base. Height adjustment of the seat is accomplished by moving the spring and flexible member in unison to controllably collapse or expand the linkage thereby selectively changing the distance between the platform and base.

Abstract: A sprung seat frame for a seat comprises a seat plate for carrying for example upholstery and a base plate for mounting the seat for example on a motor vehicle floor. A scissor-type lever assembly comprising first and second levers which cross and are pivotally connected together is operatively disposed between the seat plate and the base plate. A seat frame springing system includes a compression spring disposed between the lever assembly and the base plate. To produce a softer spring characteristic than would otherwise correspond to the spring characteristic of the compression spring, the seat frame includes a correction spring which is operatively arranged between the two levers at least approximately parallel to the seat and base plates so that upon sprung downward movement of the seat plate the correction spring moves from a position above the pivotal interconnection of the levers to a position beneath the interconnection.

Abstract: A buffer rod is interconnected between an engine and a chassis of a vehicle in addition to the main engine mounts. The rod has a resonance frequency slightly lower than the engine vibration frequency at which resonance in the vehicle cabin is apt to occur. Upon reaching the resonance frequency of the rod, the phase of vibration passing through the rod changes so that instead of increasing the spring modulus of the combination of engine mounts and buffer rod to damp vibrations which would otherwise shake the vehicle, the spring modulus thereof is reduced to a very low value due to the interference between the vibration passing through the mounts and the buffer rod. This sudden softening of the engine suspension as a whole, damps the engine vibrations which would otherwise induce resonance in the vehicle cabin.