Abstract: A compliant tool holder is provided for use with robots, unmanned ground vehicles, and the like. The compliant tool holder is characterized in that it involves the use of means for compliance, such as springs, rubber, plastics, metals, composites, shock mounts, vibration mounts, or similar means for permitting compliant movement in three rotational and three translational degrees of freedom during end effector changes. The compliant tool holder reduces costs associated with automated tool change in the field, and allows for more rapid switching of end effectors, enabling a greater range of uses for robots and unmanned ground vehicles.

Abstract: This involves a cart that can be used in changing a marking module in a xerographic color marking system. The cart has a lifting mechanism securely attached to its upper surface. When the marking module is to be changed and a new replacement module installed, the lifting mechanism is used to support the marking module during each of these procedures. Since the marking modules are relatively heavy (30-35 lbs.), to prevent accidental damage to the module, the cart and its attached lifting mechanism are conveniently used by the customer. The lifting mechanism is made up of an upper cradle, a bottom plate attached to the cart and a movable linkage. The module securely rests in the cradle in both removal and installing operations. It is not uncommon for a customer to want to change a color or colors in one or more modules. This cart and its attached lifting mechanism makes it relatively easy to accomplish this change.

Abstract: A torque support is disclosed for transmitting a supporting force of a gear mechanism of a wind power plant to a carrying mechanism. The torque support has a connection piece, the abutment surfaces of which, which are subjected to the supporting force, are arranged in a manner substantially perpendicular to the supporting force.

Abstract: Ultrasound scanner support devices and associated methods are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, an ultrasound scanner support device can include a body having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The ultrasound scanner support device can further include a recess having an interior surface between the first and second surfaces and a sidewall extending from the first surface to the interior surface. The recess can be shaped to releasably retain an ultrasound scanner connector. The ultrasound scanner support device can further include a peripheral channel extending around a perimeter of the body. The peripheral channel can have a curve at each directional change. Additionally, the ultrasound scanner support device can include a holder coupled to the body and configured to releasably retain an ultrasound scanner.

Abstract: An image observation apparatus comprising an image display unit for displaying an observation image and a supporting mechanism for supporting the image display unit movably and adjustably in the directions of three, substantially perpendicular axes. Since the supporting mechanism of this image observation apparatus can move and adjust the image display unit in three orthogonal axial directions, an operator need not select a plurality of articulates for operating them when he/she wants to move the image display unit to a desired axial direction. Further, one of the three axes can be a rotational axis for turnably supporting the image display unit around the operator. According to this configuration, the image display unit can be independently moved and adjusted in three axial directions, while the observation angle of the observer with respect to the display face of the image display unit is kept constant.

Abstract: A support for a wind turbine having rear frame extending from a bedplate, where the support includes at least one tension member extending between the rear frame and the bedplate.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve imaging equipment for viewing and/or monitoring substrates and components used to manufacture disposable absorbent articles as well as other types of articles and products. More particularly, the apparatuses and methods discussed herein relate to mounting, supporting, and aligning various types of vision systems, which may include a camera and a light source.

Abstract: This invention provides a xerographic marking module that has a built-in lifting mechanism that is useful in installing a new module in a xerographic marking system. The lifting mechanism forms the bottom portion of the marking module and comprises an upper cradle to hold the remaining module portion, a lower plate that constitutes the bottom of the module when in a collapsed position, and a movable linkage that connects the cradle to the lower plate. When in installation mode, the linkage creates a vertical force which will upwardly push the cradle (holding the module) away from the lower plate into an installation elevation. After slides in the module and in the color marking system are mated, the lifting mechanism is collapsed and the module pushed into the color marking system or apparatus.

Abstract: A vibration control pedestal and an installation method thereof are disclosed, including a method for reducing particles and vibrations while moving equipment, including semiconductor equipment, from one vibration control pedestal to another. The vibration control pedestal includes an equipment support body having at least two equipment support cells. A cell connection unit passes through side surfaces of the equipment support cells and connects the equipment support cells to each other. A bottom structure installed under the equipment support body braces the equipment support body.

Abstract: A method for controlling deflection caused in a structural member when a force is applied to the structural member is described. The method includes a step of generating rotation torque in the structural member in such a direction as to cancel out the force applied to the structural member. The rotation torque is generated by a motor and a load inertia applying device such as a disc connected to the rotor. A stator of the motor is connected to the structural member and the load inertia applying device applies load inertia to a rotor of the motor.

Abstract: A system for applying tension to a component for use in molten metal processing. Preferably, the component includes an outer core and at least one tension rod positioned partially within the outer core. The component is preferably elongated, such as a support post or an impeller shaft. The tension rod applies compression to the outer cover, which makes the outer cover more resistant to breakage if it strikes, or is stricken by, an object.

Abstract: A patient care equipment support includes power and data connectors configured to be coupled to power and data connectors of patient care equipment when the patient care equipment is coupled to the equipment support to provide a power coupling and a data coupling between the patient care equipment and the equipment support. The equipment support is transferable between a first device, such as a hospital bed, and a second device, such as an overhead support arm.

Abstract: A new and unique L-shaped bracket for mounting a pump is provided, featuring a rear bracket member having a rear cavity portion for receiving and supporting one end of the pump; and a bracket support perpendicularly extending from the rear bracket member, having one or more retaining clips for frictionally engaging and coupling to the other end of the pump.

Abstract: A structural frame for a turbomachine, such as an intermediate frame or an exhaust frame, the frame including at least two coaxial rings, an inner ring and an outer ring, together with radial arms interconnecting the rings. At least one of these elements includes a plurality of parts that are fastened together by bolting.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a heat accumulation tank is provided with an elastic member that wraps around a tank main body, and a heat accumulation tank mounting member which wraps around the outer peripheral surface of the elastic member and holds the tank main body by being tightened in the circumferential direction, and which attaches to a receiving member. The elastic member is a molded part. The length of the elastic member is shorter than length of the circumference of the outer peripheral surface of the tank main body. The heat accumulation tank mounting member includes a shift inhibiting portion which inhibits an upward shift of the tank main body. The outside diameter of the tank main body becomes increasingly wider in the upward direction.

Abstract: A shaking apparatus for shaking a seat where a user sits down, including actuators, wherein the seat is supported by supporting parts at least at a front side, a rear left side and a right side, or a rear side, a front left side and a right side. The seat is inclined left or right by complementarily operating the actuators mounted to the left and right supporting parts to complementarily vary the distance from a floor of the left and right supporting parts, and the seat is inclined forward or backward by equally operating the actuators mounted to the left and right supporting parts to equally vary the distance of the left and right supporting parts from the floor.

Abstract: Provided is an intermediate member which is arranged between a motor housing (4) and a transmission case (2) and which has multiple motor housing supporting point positions (A) and transmission case supporting point positions (B). The intermediate member is coupled to the motor housing (4) at the motor housing supporting point positions (A). The transmission case supporting point positions (B) are each arranged in an angular region formed between a motor housing supporting line (C) and a motor housing supporting center line (D) which is the center between the motor housing supporting line (C) and another motor housing supporting line (C) adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A bed for machine tool includes a fluid channel crossing the bed and at least one reinforcement bridging the fluid channel. Thus the machining accuracy of a workpiece becomes higher.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting tube pinch type solenoid valves. The assembly comprises a mounting panel, a rear panel, and at least one rod for connecting the mounting panel to the rear panel. The mounting panel has at least one aperture for receiving a tube pinch type solenoid valve. The rear panel has at least one power jack in register with the at least one aperture. The assembly makes it possible for tube pinch type solenoid valves to be inserted and removed from the front of the mounting panel. The rear panel incorporates an integral solenoid driver module for each solenoid valve in a given assembly. Each integral solenoid drive module can accommodate a plurality of valves. The arrangement provides a sufficient amount of clear space for efficient cooling flow of air between the mounting panel and the rear panel. An unobstructed flow of air is desired in order to dissipate heat generated by the tube pinch type solenoid valves.

Abstract: A pipe handling apparatus has a frame, a boom pivotally connected to the frame so as to be movable between a first position and a second position, an arm extending outwardly of the boom when the boom is in the second position, a gripper affixed to the an end of the arm opposite the boom, a first line having a first end affixed to the boom, a second line interconnected to an opposite end of the first line and connected to the frame, and an actuator interconnected to the first and second lines. The actuator changes an angular relationship of the first and second lines so as to selectively tension the lines. The second line includes a first cable offset from linear alignment with the first line and a second cable extending in angular relationship with the first cable.

Abstract: The application includes various embodiments of devices and methods for mounting a motor within an image forming apparatus. The motor is mounted on a frame and positioned to engage and drive a component within the image forming apparatus. In one embodiment, the component is an imaging unit. The frame includes an opening to receive the motor. A locating member is attached to the frame and extends into the opening to contact the motor and provide accurate positioning for engagement with the component. The locating ring provides for a press fit with lower forces. Additional fasteners may fixedly connect the motor to the frame and maintain the accurate positioning provided by the locating member.

Abstract: A pointing apparatus for pointing an object at a target along a pointing axis, including a joint enabling at least yaw and pitch of the object with respect to a base, at least one actuator operative to effect the yaw and pitch of the object by effecting at least one of rotating the object about a first axis perpendicular to the pointing axis to form a first rotation angle, and rotating the object about a second axis perpendicular to both the pointing axis and the first axis, effecting a second rotation angle, where, while effecting at least one of a yaw angle and a pitch angle of the object, the object is concurrently rotated about the pointing axis at a roll angle corresponding to the yaw angle.

Abstract: Two similarly configured upper brackets are each formed of an inverted L-shaped fixed component above and an L-shaped adjustable component below. Each fixed component has a horizontal leg above and a vertical leg below. Each horizontal leg has laterally spaced vertical support holes. Each vertical leg has elevationally space adjustment holes. Each adjustable component has a horizontal leg below and a vertical leg above. Each vertical leg has laterally spaced horizontal support holes adjacent to the horizontal leg. Each vertical leg has elevationally spaced adjustment holes. Each leg is sized to allow the vertical leg of each adjustable component to slidably receive the vertical leg of an associated fixed component to align the holes in the legs selectively with adjustment elements extending through aligned holes. The horizontal leg of each adjustable component has an upper surface to provide an upper support surface for an air handler.

Abstract: An automotive transmission mount comprises a top bracket, a bottom bracket and a polyurethane material overmolding to top and bottom brackets. The top bracket is attachable to a tail shaft of a transmission housing. The bottom bracket is attachable to a cross member of a vehicle frame. The polyurethane material includes a lateral relief hole extending therethrough and being oriented parallel to the top bracket. The lateral relief hole is adapted to deform during compression of the resilient material as a result of relative movement of the top bracket toward the bottom bracket to prevent shearing of the polyurethane. The top bracket and bottom brackets are also interlocked to one another to prevent their separation.

Abstract: A stabilizer kit for a compression head of a concrete block machine is provided, the kit including a stabilizer plate, a fiber disc, a stud, a pair of spacer plates and a set of bolts for attaching the stabilizer plate and a pair of spacer plates to and between an upper portion and a lower portion of a frame of the block machine.

Abstract: An engine bracket including: an attachment portion provided in a fixing location adapted to be fixed to at least one of the vehicle body and power unit; a bolt hole being formed in the attachment portion so that the attachment portion is fixed to the vehicle body or power unit by a fixing bolt inserted into the bolt hole; and at lease one breaking groove formed at an area located spaced away from the bolt hole so as to extend away from the bolt hole and toward an outer peripheral edge of the attachment portion on at least one of opposite surfaces of the attachment portion in a direction in which the fixing bolt is inserted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine, whereby at least one machine bed (2) of the machine is linked to a floor (1), by means of at least one support element (9a), said support element (9a) being pivotally mounted in relation to the machine bed (2) and the floor (1). The invention also relates to a support element (9a), for bearing a machine, whereby said support element (9a) comprises means (10a), by which the support element is pivotally linked to the machine and means (11a), by which said element is pivotally linked to the floor (1). The invention thus avoids horizontal movements of the machine bed.

Abstract: The segment for a tower of a wind energy turbine comprises a tubular section having a longitudinal axis and inner and outer sides, and at least one group of supporting elements arranged at the inner side of the tubular section. The segment further comprises at least one platform supportable by the supporting elements of the at least one group of supporting elements.

Abstract: The flat panel display (FPD) comprises a body, a central pivoting segment and two supports. The body has a screen, and the central pivoting segment is mounted through one side of the body. The supports are attached pivotally to the central pivoting segment and are opposite to each other. Each support is L-shaped and has a first leaf, a second leaf and a joint. The first leaf is mounted pivotally on the central pivoting segment. The joint is mounted between second connecting ends of the first and second leaves. The supports not only allow the viewing angle of the screen to be adjusted but also allow the body to be aligned with the supports to facilitate carrying and storing.

Abstract: A preloading and flex resistant support column comprises a support column and preloading member, wherein the support column is provided on one side thereof with a plurality of support portions arranged in straight lines along an axial direction of the support column, the preloading member is provided on one side thereof with a plurality of positioning portions arranged in curve lines along an axial direction of the preloading member. A plurality of screws is screwed through the positioning portions of the preload member into the support portions of the support column. The preloading member is such that its height is larger than its width, so it can produce a moment of inertia which is strong enough to support the support column from deformation.

Abstract: A filling machine assembly having supports for supporting any suitable fixture. At least one of the supports includes a plurality of modules with each of the modules including at least one coupling member for interlocking adjoining modules to form a continuous uninterrupted support. The modules can include sides with at least one coupling member mounted to each side. The coupling members are preferably complementary in configuration with each other for interlocking the first and second modules.

Abstract: A support member or becket for supporting an item in wellbore operations including a body with a support area, and a wear insert removably emplaced over the support area. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).

Abstract: Method and apparatus for establishing a range of diameters of the cylindrical working surface of a drum and like devices for grasping, handling, shaping, or other like function, of round or tubular objects, such as tire carcasses and belt and tread packages as employed in the manufacture of vehicle tires. The device includes a plurality of segmented modules adapted to be quickly and releasably manually affixed to a drum or like device in a manner which establishes the range of obtainable diameters of the cylindrical working surface of the existing device. No material structural and/or operational modifications in the basic elements and/or operation of the drum are required. Rather, the existing structural and operational aspects of the existing drum are employed in combination with the present invention.

Abstract: A mounting system for an industrial compression system including a first component close-coupled to a second component includes a first support for the first component. The first support is configured to resist movement of the first component in a first direction substantially horizontal relative to the first component, a second direction substantially vertical relative to the first component, and an axial direction relative to the first component. The mounting system also includes a second support for the second component. The second support is configured to resist movement of the second component in a first direction substantially horizontal relative to the second component and a second direction substantially vertical relative to the second component, wherein the second support permits movement of the second component in an axial direction relative to the second component.

Abstract: A structural lug comprising a metallic base, composite middle layers, and outer layers of metallic material is disclosed. The metallic base of the structure is machined to accommodate the composite plies, which are located on each lateral side of the base and bonded to the base with adhesive. The composite material may comprise an adhesive-based resin with embedded fibers. The metallic base may be formed to minimize peel stresses in the composite layers. The top metallic layers are fitted over and bonded to the composite plies and act as the outermost layers of the lug. The lateral ends of the lug where the top layers come into contact with the machined base may be joined together with friction stir welding or mechanical fasteners to form the completed structure.

Abstract: An impact buffer having a high buffering effect includes two or more impact buffering members with different hardness, contacted with at least one surface of a side surface part of an HDD unit positioned orthogonally to the rotation surface of a magnetic disk of the HDD unit, supports the HDD unit, buffers an impact applied to the HDD unit by expansion and contraction, further moderates the rotation of the HDD unit in the direction causing a head arm to move onto the disk at rest, prevents the head detachment, and can overcome the weaknesses of the head arm and an inertial latch structure.

Abstract: A preloading and flex resistant support board for a mechanical machine comprises a support board body and at least one preloading bar. The support board body is formed with at one preloading groove in the side subjected to the compressive stress. The preloading groove is provided with two resisting surfaces. The preloading bar is also provided with two resisting surfaces. The preloading bar is assembled in the preloading groove of the support board body by screw, so as to provide a balance between the preloading capacity produced by preloading bar to the support board body and the flexing stress produced by the support board body.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasonic diagnostic device. The ultrasonic diagnostic device includes a cart, a desk formed on an upper portion of the cart, and including at least one detachable member, and a main body mounted on the desk, including at least one of a button input part and a screen display part, and engaged with the detachable member.

Abstract: Gobo wheel assembly has multiple gobo devices on a rotatable wheel. A central sun gear can rotate all the gobos. The gobos can be inserted and released from the wheel assembly.

Abstract: A support for a wind turbine having rear frame extending from a bedplate, where the support includes at least one tension member extending between the rear frame and the bedplate.

Abstract: An encoder device includes: a housing; a hub arranged in the housing, the hub arranged to carry an encoder disk, the hub rotatable in the housing; a cover that is axially movable between a first position and a second position; and a gapping and centering device arranged to urge the hub into a predetermined axial and radial position relative to a portion of the housing when the cover is in the first position, the gapping and centering device arranged to permit axial and radial movement of the hub when the cover is in the second position.

Abstract: A power assist lever arm attachment includes a drill, an L-shaped drilling head carried by the drill, an arm actuation cylinder carried by the drill, an arm piston extendable from the arm actuation cylinder, a lever arm pivotally carried by the arm piston and the drilling head and a bracket-engaging arm extending from the lever arm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine, whereby at least one machine bed (2) of the machine is linked to a floor (1), by means of at least one support element (9a), said support element (9a) being pivotally mounted in relation to the machine bed (2) and the floor (1). The invention also relates to a support element (9a), for bearing a machine, whereby said support element (9a) comprises means (10a), by which the support element is pivotally linked to the machine and means (11a), by which said element is pivotally linked to the floor (1). The invention thus avoids horizontal movements of the machine bed.

Abstract: A gimbal system. The gimbal system may include space-saving features configured to accommodate one or more payload components, thus increasing the payload capacity of the gimbal ball without necessarily increasing the outer dimensions of the gimbal ball. Alternatively, or in addition, the gimbal system may include a motor configured to move at least one gimbal relative to another gimbal about a first axis, with the motor peripherally mounted distal the axis.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine assembly includes a gas turbine engine mounted on a three-point mounting frame. The three-point mounting frame includes an engine support structure having first and second beams in a V-configuration, and a secondary support structure that is positioned about the engine support structure and has a rectangular footprint. The frame may include a Y-configuration that includes the V-configuration, and may be implemented in a machine mounting system, such as in a marine vessel.

Abstract: A projector includes a main body emitting light beams from a front end to form an image, a supporting member for supporting the main body, the supporting member is pivotally mounted to a side wall of the main body, so that the main body may tilt with respect to the supporting member to obtain an adjusted position to project the image, and a fastening member fastening the supporting member on the side wall at the adjusted position. A supporting structure thereof is also provided.

Abstract: An assembly for attaching a generator to a truck chassis with members that define a generator support surface and distal ends with at least one that defines a first opening. An elongated member for each distal end with an opening has a first bearing surface and an offset second bearing surface and an opening. The elongated member is disposed with the first bearing surface contacting the distal end attachment portion and the second bearing surface contacting an interior surface of the flange of the C-beam. The fastener extending through the aligned openings rigidly attaches the members to the C-beam.

Abstract: A mounting system (100) for a turbocharger (106, 108) in an internal combustion engine includes a support base (110) having a top surface (134) configured for receiving the turbocharger and a recessed bearing surface (150) disposed on the turbocharger. The mounting system (100) also includes at least one bridging clamp (112) connected to the support base (110). The bridging clamp (112) includes a flange (120) having at least one wing (130, 132) that bears down on the bearing surface (150) of the turbocharger (106, 108).

Abstract: An assisting ejection device is provided for assisting ejection a hatch of a hatchback. The assisting ejection device includes spring-biased rod to act on the hatch. The spring is in a compressed condition when the hatch is closed so that when the hatch is released from the closed condition, the spring that is allowed to extend provides a springing force to help pneumatic cylinders that are originally provided to automatically lift the hatch to eject the hatch toward a flip-up position. The springing force effectively reduces the load applied to the pneumatic cylinders in opening the hatch so as to extend the service life of the pneumatic cylinders.

Abstract: A carrier element for an object. The carrier element has an essentially u-shaped form and includes two side pieces, which are interconnected by a bridge.