Abstract: A mount for isolating a vibrating member from its support. In several embodiments an elastomeric element is made up of four components that are preferably bonded to the inclined outer surface of an inner member and the inclined inner surface of an outer member. One of the inner and outer members is bifurcated and drawing the two halves into mating engagement results in the elastomeric components being preloaded simultaneously in compression and shear. The elastomeric element is preferably formed with portions which snub movement in each of three orthogonal directions. The dimensions of the pair of elastomeric components above or below the vibrating member may be different than the other pair due to greater compression strain on one pair of components to maintain maximum design stress levels.

Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a rotating shaft relative to a structure in which a first magnetized member is attached to the shaft for rotation therewith, a support member is connected to the structure and at least one damper member connects the support member to a second magnetized member for supporting the second magnetized member in a portion relative to the first magnetized member. The respective magnetic fields of the first and second magnetized members are such that radial deflective movement of the shaft, and therefore the first magnetic member, causes corresponding radial movement of the second magnetized member which is dampened by the damping member.

Abstract: The present invention provides support apparatus for manufacturing equipment comprising a support pedestal having (1) a plurality of support legs, including at least one support leg aligned to each one of a plurality of load-bearing mounting feet found on the bottom of the manufacturing equipment to be supported by the pedestal, and a frame disposed on the plurality of support legs; and/or (2) a frame with an outline which substantially duplicates the bottom outline of the manufacturing equipment to be supported, and a plurality of support legs coupled to the frame. The support apparatus additionally may comprise at least one facilities connection locator fixedly mounted to the support frame so as to provide facilities connection locations for aligning facilities supply lines to the manufacturing equipment.

Abstract: Isolation mountings extend in a common plane and the axis of the overhung or cantilevered load is perpendicular to that plane. The isolation mountings are located in recesses formed in the base plate alone or in both the base plate and mounting plate. Where the recesses are solely located in the base plate, installation may simply be placing a washered or large headed screw serially through the isolator, the base plate and threading the screw into the mounting plate or motor shell which remains separated from the base plate. This will be repeated for each isolator. If recesses are located in both the base plate and mounting plate or motor shell, installation simply requires placing the two bottom isolation mountings into the corresponding recesses in the base plate and mounting plate or motor shell.

Abstract: An exhaust driven turbocharger for a medium speed diesel engine such as for use in a diesel locomotive or other suitable application includes an exhaust duct supported at one end by a rotor support having rigidly connected feet mountable upon a rigid base. The exhaust duct is supported at an axially opposite end by an exhaust duct support that includes laterally spaced support legs extending from individual mounting feet to points connecting with a support portion of the exhaust duct support located vertically above the axis of the rotor. The legs are configured to be essentially rigid in reducing vertical forces so as to solidly support the mass of the turbine end of the exhaust duct with which they are connected, but are made flexible laterally and axially so as to allow both lateral and radial expansion and contraction of the exhaust duct while limiting resulting stresses from the thermal variations in the exhaust duct, the exhaust duct support and the supporting base.

Abstract: An inwardly directed wall projection that comprises a supporting edge proceeding parallel to the insertion direction and an aperture for a screw to be applied from the outside is provided at one of the two side walls of a cage-like chassis for the acceptance of at least one horizontally introducible drive carrier securable with a screwed connection. Spring elements are provided at the opposite side wall, so that the drive carrier pulled against the wall projection with the screw is secured parallel to the insertion direction free of play and protected against twisting.

Abstract: In mounting an engine (vertical crankshaft internal combustion engine) to a frame (support) through a plurality of vibro-isolating members, at least one vibro-isolating member is a vibro-isolating member which is disposed at a position where the tension and rotating torque of a belt wound around an output pulley are substantially perpendicular to each other, or a vibro-isolating member disposed on a flat surface which includes an output shaft therein and is in parallel to the tension. Alternatively, the vibro-isolating members are disposed symmetrically through a flat surface which is in parallel to the output shaft and the tension of the belt and includes therein the center of gravity, or at least one vibro-isolating member is disposed on the flat surface. Also, an axis of the vibro-isolating members is oriented to correspond to a direction of the rotating torque.

Abstract: An article transporting/storing apparatus is provided for efficiently transporting or storing articles that are different in size, form or number. First and second coupling members crossing each other are disposed between each pair of adjacent posts such that a spacing therebetween can be freely changed. An article carrier is removably attached to the insides of the four posts for carrying articles on the article carrier.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant machine foundation formed from precast corrosion resistant vertical panels of an aggregate filled thermosetting resin defining an enclosed hollow form, each of the two side edge portions of each vertical panel intersecting one of the two side edge portions of an adjacent vertical panel at a predetermined angle and forming therewith a corner of the enclosed hollow form; the hollow form defining at each of the corners a barrier extending across and spaced from the corner from one vertical panel to an adjacent vertical panel and from the bottom of the hollow form to a predetermined height less than the height of the two adjacent vertical panels to form a vertically extending chamber; a portion of the bottom of the vertically extending chambers and the hollow form being filled with a cementitious material within the area of the hollow form between all of the vertical panels and each of the barriers to the top of each barrier, and each of the vertically extending chambers and the remaining ar

Abstract: A method for earthquake-proof mounting a semiconductor process machine on a removable floor (or a raised floor) in a semiconductor fabrication plant. In the method, a modified I-beam which has a horizontally extending upper flange is provided for mounting under a removable floor and attaching through the floor directly to a process machine situated on top of the floor. The process machine may be attached to the modified I-beam through an L-shaped bracket that is attached to the support frame of the process machine with the horizontal flange of the bracket attached to the modified I-beam through apertures in the removable floor. The present invention further comprises an earthquake-proof mounting fixture for mounting a process machine on a removable floor in a semiconductor fabrication plant.

Abstract: A setting foot (1) for positioning machines, for example, on a base, comprises two setting members (2, 8) which can be mutually vertically displaced with respect to one another by a screw thread. The upper setting member (8) comprises a spherical surface, along which a bearing plate (17) with a spherical surface can slide. A first flexible sealing ring (21) may be accommodated between the lower (2) and the upper setting member (8), and, in the event of rotation of the upper setting member (8), bridges the spacing between the two setting members (2, 8). As a result, contamination of the screw thread is prevented. A second sealing ring (27) may be positioned along the outer circumference of the bearing plate (17), so that the curved surfaces are protected from the lateral penetration of dirt or moisture. A height indication (23) may be accommodated along the outer circumference of the upper or lower setting member (2, 8), which height indication can be covered by the sealing element (21).

Abstract: A process instrument mount includes an outer wall and an inner wall. The outer wall is separated from the inner wall by a space. The mount has a first end and a second end, and a hole extends from the first end to the second end. The inner wall surrounds the hole, and has a threaded region to receive a process instrument from the first end. The inner wall also has a flange proximate the second end to sealingly mate with the process instrument. In one embodiment the inner and outer walls are portions of a unitary metal block, and the space separating them comprises a groove formed in the metal. In another embodiment the inner and outer walls are separate parts joined together at the second end and spaced apart between the first and second ends.

Abstract: A device for suspension of a member (10), such as a carburetor, which forms part of a fuel system of an internal combustion engine which is provided in a housing (11). The device includes at least one resilient element (13) attached to the housing and connected to the member (10) in order to allow a certain range of movement thereof relative to the housing. The resilient element (13) is adapted to cooperate with a supporting structure (13d, 14) serving to restrict the range of movement of the member (10).

Abstract: A structure of support of a focusing head of a laser beam for a machine for working parts provided with a carriage capable of supporting the focusing head sliding in a vertical direction comprises a first girder capable of supporting the carriage sliding in the direction of a transversal axis and a second load bearing bridge-type girder, integral with two portals arranged along the short sides of a working plane. The first girder is supported by the second load bearing girder, sliding in the direction of a longitudinal axis like a yoke, by means of a sleeve formed in the first girder and slipped over the second load bearing girder.

Abstract: A universal mounting assembly having bearings at predetermined locations supports motors mounted inside or outside a rotating cylinder. The universal mounting assembly through the bearings absorbs stresses exerted on both the rotating cylinder and the stationary motor shaft. When the motor is mounted in the cylinder, the cylinder protects the motor from external environmental elements which are corrosive to the motor. The universal mounting assembly provides a motor mounting assembly which is more compact and which does not interfere with the wheels of a compost vehicle support frame. The universal mounting assembly provides a motor mounting which reduces labor in assembly/disassembly of the motor mounting where the motor energy supply conduits are placed in optimal locations for easy repair/replacement.

Abstract: In the vibration isolation device for a cogeneration system with an engine, to suppress vibrations and noise from the engine, the mounting table on which the engine and the generator are mounted is installed through the main tires and the subtires on the base laid at the installation site. The support members arranged on the base are made to contact the main tires and the subtires and are secured to the base. Further, the sound isolation device for a cogeneration system has a truck--comprising the mounting table and the tires--mounted on the base placed in the installation chamber at the installation site. The installation chamber is formed by multilayer wall bodies. The multilayer wall bodies each comprise a hollow metal housing, a rubber covering layer secured to the inner surface of the metal housing, and a corrugated support member incorporated in the metal housing. The multilayer wall bodies have their hollow portions evacuated.

Abstract: In a vibration dampening support arrangement for supporting a component on a support structure such that it is removable only in a predetermined direction of removal, a projection extends from the support structure at an angle .alpha. of 12.degree. to 60.degree. with respect to the direction of removal and an elastic element is disposed on the projection in form-locking engagement with the component in the predetermined direction of removal but is unreleasably held in any other direction.

Abstract: A slant-bed structural frame is provided for a slant-bed machine tool. The structural frame includes a bed element having a first flat surface on which the bed element can be supported in a machining position and a second machined, flat surface that is parallel to the first surface and at least partially formed with the bed element supported on the first surface. The second surface defines a support for an operating component of the machine tool. Additionally, a base element is provided having a third surface. The third surface cooperates with a surface on the bed element to maintain the bed element in an operative position on the base element, wherein the second surface is neither fully vertical nor fully horizontal.

Abstract: A Sanding Fixture for use with a portable electric belt sander to adapt such a hand-held sander into a table sander. Two parallel spaced plates are used with the top plate having a cut-out corner to allow the portable electric belt sander to be placed on the base plate with the sanding belt of the portable electric belt sander adjacent an edge of the top plate and extending above the top plate. Removable pegs are placed in selected openings in the base plate to permit use of sanders of varying manufacture and to hold the sander in place adjacent the top plate.

Abstract: There is provided an improved mounting platform for supporting an optical system required to be precisely aligned. Alignment is required to focus a high-power laser beam on a target in a temperature variable environment that introduces thermal stresses affecting alignment. The platform 30 is a honeycomb structure comprising a core 50 sandwiched between a top plate 52 and bottom plate 54. A high-power laser optical system 12 is mounted on the top plate 52 of the platform 30. The metal enclosure 32 having top and bottom walls 34 and 36 and side walls 38, 40, 42 and 44 respectively encloses the platform 30. The platform 30 is secured to a base table 60 by means of one or more anchor assemblies 62. They are affixed to the bottom plate 54. The anchor assemblies include resilient flexure rings 70 that are received in apertures 64 cut in the bottom wall 36 of the enclosure 32.

Abstract: A honeycomb tabletop where the upper skin has tapped holes formed therein. The tapped holes have a thickened portion at the a top surface of the skin and the tapped holes are characterized by depending extension formed integrally with the tapped holes. Threads are formed on the inner surface of the tapped hole including the sleeve. The depending sleeve effectively increases the number of threads to secure a fastener.

Abstract: A concrete-embedded, machinery-anchoring floor system includes parallel, accurately-extruded steel rails each having a unique cross-sectional configuration. Vertical loading of the rails improves the load-bearing strength of the concrete, whether the loading is in tension or compression. Each rail includes a pair of spaced angularly-extending, outwardly and downwardly-projecting flanges. When a downward compressive load is applied through the rails from above, the load also applies downward and inward force vectors generally perpendicular to the angular flanges, compressing concrete therebetween. If tension is applied to a rail from a cantilevered load, the angular flanges are fulcrumed toward each other about their connecting joints with the rail, also compressing and strengthening concrete therebetween. The angular flanges are rounded at their distal edges to enable supporting and interconnecting reinforcing bars to be easily welded to the rounded edges, irrespective of the angle of the bars to the edges.

Abstract: A vibration absorbing assembly for mounting a marine engine to a stringer is provided, including: a mounting bracket adapted for attachment to the marine engine; a base adapted for attachment to a stringer; and first and second resilient vibration absorbing members supported within the mounting bracket and selectively connected to the base, the first resilient member being relatively more resistant in a horizontal direction for cushioning horizontal thrust loads acting upon the bracket with respect to the base, the first resilient member providing substantially zero resistance to vertical movement of the bracket with respect to the base when no horizontal thrust load is acting upon the bracket with respect to the base, and the second resilient member being relatively more resistant in a vertical direction for cushioning vertical loads upon the bracket with respect to the base.

Abstract: A power tool (10) has a working assembly (20) mounted on a first side of a table (16). The table is pivotable about an axis (41 ) with respect to a frame (14) between two working dispositions. A working head (e.g. blade 32) of the assembly (20) is positionable through an aperture in the table so that it can work on workpieces supported above either side of the table. The table is connected to the frame through an intermediate member (46) which is pivoted to the frame. The table has a first wheel (40) fixed thereto and a belt passes around the first wheel and around a second wheel (50) fixed to the frame (14) around the pivot (51 ) of the intermediate member. Pivoting of the intermediate member relative to the frame rolls the first wheel inside the belt and rotates the table between bench mode and snip-off mode.

Abstract: A swing arm bracket assembly includes a shaft having a plurality of journals. One end of the shaft connects to a motor drive shaft. Each journal of the shaft has a bearing thereon and is of approximately the same axial length as the bearing. A support member is provided which connects on one end to a machine and on the other end connects to the motor. The support member also rotatably engages at least one of the bearings on the shaft. A swing arm is provided having an arm portion and a cylindrical sleeve portion extending axially through the support member. The cylindrical sleeve portion rotatably engages at least one of the bearings on the shaft.

Abstract: A stabilized payload including:a first gimbal arranged for rotation about a first axis and mounted onto a support;a dual gimbal mounting assembly supported on the first gimbal for supporting a sensor; andan environmental protective housing mounted on the first gimbal and enclosing the dual gimbal mounting assembly.

Abstract: A simple to construct and utilize apparatus mounts a trolling motor control pedal and a seat in a fishing boat to provide optimum user comfort and control. A substantially planar plate has a control pedal mounted on its top surface near a first end of the plate, and has a sleeve for receiving the pedestal or post of a seat (chair) near the second end of the plate. Extending downwardly from the bottom surface of an intermediate portion of the plate is a shaft mounting the plate to the boat deck for rotation about a substnatially vertical axis of rotation. Beneath the pedestal-receiving sleeve is a rubberized non-skid material adhesively secured to the bottom surface of the plate to engage the boat deck and retard movement of the plate when a fisherman's weight is on the chair.

Abstract: An exemplary engine mounting system provides two sets of rails along which the engine can travel in the event of an impact. A first set of rails is longitudinally mounted within the vehicle with the inwardmost portions thereof curving towards the ground to prevent intrusion by the engine into the passenger compartment. A second set of rails, orthogonal to the first set, permits side-to-side movement of the engine and first set of rails. The second set of rails may be curved downward to lengthen the path of engine travel. Springs are used for biasing against both longitudinal and transverse movement, as well as for dampening of engine vibration. The two sets of rails may be used in conjunction with bumpers attached directly to the engine. In another embodiment the engine block is mated with lugs to an engine mount integrated with the vehicle frame via angled shock absorbing pistons.

Abstract: A continuously active pressure accumulator power transfer system for a vehicle or the like comprises an engine, a pump driven by the engine, a main pressure accumulator maintained at a substantially constant fluid pressure and fluid volume by the pump during operation, a fluid motor for propelling the vehicle which is supplied with driving fluid pressure from the main pressure accumulator and a second pressure accumulator at a lower pressure then the main accumulator for supplying fluid to at least one vibration isolation mount.

Abstract: An apparatus for removably mounting a device such as a generator unit to a pair of parallel spaced apart I-beams includes a cross member having a pair of slots at opposite ends and a pair of clamp plates removably bolted to the cross member through respective slots. A separate upstanding sliding guide is mounted between each clamp plate and the cross member. Each clamp plate is a substantially rectangular member with an oblong cutout and at least one notch. Each upstanding sliding guide is a substantially L-shaped bracket having a downward extending fixing pin, an oblong cutout, and a raised tooth therebetween. The slots each include two or more circular pin receiving openings having diameters somewhat larger than the width of the slot. Each upstanding sliding guide is positionable relative to a respective slot in two or more fixed positions defined by the circular pin receiving openings in the slot which receive the downward extending fixing pin of the sliding guide.

Abstract: In an accelerometer supporting structure a housing is formed by a cylindrical portion and a flange, and a positioning part whose outer diameter is greater than that of the cylindrical portion and whose length is shorter than the length of the cylindrical portion in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion, is formed in the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion in contiguity to the flange. The inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion and the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical sensor part are fixed to each other by a fixing ring disposed therebetween at an axial distance from the flange. The sensor supporting structure is adapted to be mounted on a mount with the cylindrical portion received in a circular hole of the mount and the flange resting on the mount about the marginal edge of the circular hole and fixed to the mount.

Abstract: An exemplary engine mounting system provides two sets of rails along which the engine can travel in the event of an impact. A first set of rails is longitudinally mounted within the vehicle with the inwardmost portions thereof curving towards the ground to prevent intrusion by the engine into the passenger compartment. A second set of rails, orthogonal to the first set, permits side-to-side movement of the engine and first set of rails. The second set of rails may be curved downward to lengthen the path of engine travel. Springs are used for biasing against both longitudinal and transverse movement, as well as for dampening of engine vibration. The two sets of rails may be used in conjunction with bumpers attached directly to the engine. In another embodiment the engine block is mated with lugs to an engine mount integrated with the vehicle frame via angled shock absorbing pistons.

Abstract: An exemplary engine mounting system provides two sets of rails along which the engine can travel in the event of an impact. A first set of rails is longitudinally mounted within the vehicle with the inwardmost portions thereof curving towards the ground to prevent intrusion by the engine into the passenger compartment. A second set of rails, orthogonal to the first set, permits side-to-side movement of the engine and first set of rails. The second set of rails may be curved downward to lengthen the path of engine travel. Springs are used for biasing against both longitudinal and transverse movement, as well as for dampening of engine vibration. The two sets of rails may be used in conjunction with bumpers attached directly to the engine.

Abstract: Apparatus upon which components may be mounted have a table leaf with an outside surface and a pattern of mounting holes in that table leaf, and a facing sheet spaced from that table leaf by a first distance. A section of honeycomb core is situated between the table leaf and the facing sheet, being less than but at least one-half the first distance in depth. A sealing sheet is situated between the table leaf and the section of honeycomb core at a second distance from that table leaf which is several times smaller than the first distance. A load-bearing support section is between that sealing sheet and the table leaf. Methods of manufacturing a structure suitable for mounting components form an apertured table leaf, and a facing sheet spaced from the table leaf.

Abstract: The apparatus has a supporting frame defined by four uprights bearing a pair of horizontal parallel beams interconnected by cross members having guides. A gearmotor-driven carriage is movable horizontally along the guides in a first direction. The carriage bears rods extending parallel to the guides. A gearmotor-driven trolley is movable along the rods in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction. The trolley rotatably supports a downwardly extending C-shaped frame having a platform supporting a working unit. The frame is rotatable about an axis which is perpendicular to the first direction of movement of the carriage and perpendicular to the second direction of movement of the trolley.

Abstract: Reaction gases are prevented from escaping from a reaction chamber through the use of flexible or gas seals between the interface of the reaction chamber and the junction used to connected successive reaction chambers.

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a transducer to a case, such that the transducer position is fixed and stable, and such that stresses on the transducer due to thermal expansion are minimized. The mounting system comprises a band, lower arms extending in a first axial direction from the band, and upper arms extending in a second, opposite axial direction from the band. The transducer arms are connected to the lower, and the upper arms to the case. In response to differential thermal expansion, the arms S bend in a radial direction.

Abstract: The invention provides a vehicle engine block mount whereby an engine is mounted on a set of rails having springs biased in outward and inward directions for separating the inertial load of the engine from the automobile frame in the event of a substantial frontal impact. The set of rails are longitudinally mounted within the vehicle to direct the engine inward and downward into the ground by virtue of creating a path-of-least-resistance which, upon an impact of substantial magnitude, will prevent the engine block from invading the passenger compartment. The engine block is mounted to the rails by bearings which provide dampening of engine vibration and permit forward and backward movement against the springs during impact. In another embodiment of the invention, pivots are located towards the front of the engine block and bearings are located in the back of the block and guided by tracks which direct the engine towards the ground in the event of collision.

Abstract: In order to render honeycomb tables with apertured table leaves clean-room compatible, sealing sheets are provided with projections corresponding in number and location to apertures in the table leaves and projecting into cells of honeycomb cores for a distance being several times smaller than the depth of such cores. These sealing sheets and their projections seal the honeycomb cells against the table leaf apertures inside the table leaves. Debris and lubricant residues accumulate inside these projections during provision of the table leaf apertures and are removed through these apertures preparatory to use of each honeycomb table in a clean room. The apertures are structured for receiving fasteners for attaching objects to the honeycomb tables. A load-bearing sealing structure may be molded from a sealing sheet or may otherwise be provided with cavities situated like the above mentioned projections.

Abstract: A centrifugal pump mounting structure which allows easy, sturdy, and reliable mounting of a pump on a support bed in several different attitudes. The mounting system of the present invention includes legs situated at the opposite side of the pump to that of the pressure outlet opening and on both sides of the longitudinal plane passing through the pump shaft and the pressure outlet opening; in which the legs have two planar surfaces for mounting of the pump; and in which there are, on both sides of the pressure outlet opening substantially in the longitudinal plane passing through the shaft of the pump, brackets with planar mounting surfaces for mounting the pump.

Abstract: In order to render honeycomb tables with apertured table leaves clean-room compatible, sealing sheets are provided with projections corresponding in number and location to apertures in the table leaves and projecting into cells of honeycomb cores for a distance being several times smaller than the depth of such cores. These sealing sheets and their projections seal the honeycomb cells against the table leaf apertures inside the table leaves. Debris and lubricant residues accumulate inside these projections during provision of the table leaf apertures and are removed through these apertures preparatory to use of each honeycomb table in a clean room. The apertures are structured for receiving fasteners for attaching objects to the honeycomb tables. A load-bearing sealing structure may be molded from a sealing sheet or may otherwise be provided with cavities situated like the above mentioned projections.

Abstract: An anti-vibration mounting for shock-or-vibration producing machinery, having leaf springs (1) whose straps (3) fit into recesses (6) of a bed plate (4) of the machine and ends (7) of every leaf spring (1) rest on a separate support (9) at a height H above a foundation (11) which is decided by the conditionH>2(h+.delta.),whereh=depth of the recess (6) for the strap (3) of the leaf spring (1) in the bed plate (4) of the machine; and.delta.=static deflection of the leaf spring (1).

Abstract: A support system is disclosed for restraining large masses at very low or cryogenic temperatures. The support system employs a tie bar that is pivotally connected at opposite ends to an anchoring support member and a sliding support member. The tie bar extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cold mass assembly, and comprises a rod that lengthens when cooled and a pair of end attachments that contract when cooled. The rod and end attachments are sized so that when the tie bar is cooled to cryogenic temperature, the net change in tie bar length is approximately zero. Longitudinal force directed against the cold mass assembly is distributed by the tie bar between the anchoring support member and the sliding support member.

Abstract: A stringer cap assembly for mounting a power boat engine includes an inverted L-shaped stringer cap, the top of which is shaped and dimensioned to lie along the top load-bearing surface of a stringer formed integrally in a power boat hull. A vertical stud is carried by and extends upwardly from the stringer cap to attach a motor mount. The cap assembly is through-bolted to the stringer.

Abstract: A housing for a generator unit which is for mounting on a freight container unit is provided where the identical housing may be mounted on the container on a clip-on fashion or on a chassis supporting the container in an underslung fashion.

Abstract: Hydraulic jacks, stands and other support structures for temporarily supporting and/or lifting the crosshead of a forging press or other components thereof are built-in at the foundation pit of the forging press. As the need arises to support or lift the lower crosshead during maintenance, repair or daylight adjustment procedures, the support and lifting implements can be rolled from under specially provided alcoves in the foundation pit to predetermined locations under the forging press. The permanent location of the support implements in the foundation pit reduces the down time of the forging press from a week or more to about one or two days.

Abstract: A cryogenic support member is comprised of a non-metallic rod having a depression in at least one end and a metallic end connection assembled to the rod. The metallic end connection comprises a metallic plug which conforms to the shape and is disposed in the depression and a metallic sleeve is disposed over the rod and plug. The plug and the sleeve are shrink-fitted to the depression in the rod to form a connection good in compression, tension and bending.

Abstract: A pull-down type forging press is provided with a horizontally extending tunnel in its foundation pit through which the large main cylinders which generate the forging press forces can be removed from the press. A vertical shaft in communication with the horizontal tunnel and a suitable crane located in the main building containing the press enable the main cylinders to be lifted from the foundation pit for maintenance or servicing. Guide rails on the floor of the tunnel and hydraulic jacks braced against the walls of the tunnel or other stationary structures in the foundation pit serve to push the cylinders under the vertical shaft over a straight course and also return them back into the proper position in the press after the servicing is completed.

Abstract: High-quality machine parts, e.g. machine supports, are manufactured of concrete polymer on the basis of methacrylate monomer polymerizing at room temperature and of aggregates. The monomer used has a dynamic viscosity of less than 10 mPas 10cP, preferably of 1-10 mPas 10cP. The admixed starter system comprises an organic peroxide and an aromatic tertiary amine, the latter being dissolved in the methacrylate monomer.

Abstract: A honeycomb tabletop for use with either a vibration isolation system or a rigid support stand. The tabletop has an upper skin, a lower skin, a connecting side wall, and a honeycomb core. Additional stiffening members and structural damping treatment may also, independently, be incorporated within the honeycomb core. The upper skin of the table has a plurality of tapped holes for mounting equipment. Each hole is sealed off from the interior of the table by a closed cavity enclosure which is secured to the underside of the top skin in registration with each hole. The cavity enclosures keep residue and contaminants from passing to the interior of the tabletop and facilitate cleanup of the tabletop. The enclosures are not subjected to any loads during use of the tapped holes in the top skin. The lower skin may optionally be perforated to prevent internal pressure buildup.