Abstract: A patient care apparatus is disclosed for use with a patient. The patient care apparatus is configured to support equipment for care of the patient. An illustrative patient care apparatus has a suspension system and a pair of modules that are coupleable together to form a cart and that are separable for attachment to different portions of the suspension system.

Abstract: A vehicular power unit mount structure having a first mounting member for attachment to a power unit and a second mounting member elastically connected to the first mounting member for attachment to a vehicle body. The mount structure includes an elastic waterproofing cover having an axial displacement stopper and a radial displacement stopper. The axial displacement stopper is engageable with an end of a tubular portion of the second mounting member to elastically absorb impact shock and eventually stop movement of a shaft portion of the first mounting member when the shaft portion is displaced in an axial direction toward the second mounting member. The radial displacement stopper is engageable with an inner cylindrical surface of the tubular portion to elastically absorb impact shock and eventually stop movement of the shaft portion when the shaft portion is displaced in a radial direction relative to the second mounting member.

Abstract: A rail system for supporting a patient gantry including a fixed rail assembly mounted on a support surface and a service rail assembly releasably securable to the fixed rail assembly. Each rail assembly includes a bar and a top rail. An alignment device is provided for aligning the top rails of each assembly and is configured so that the rails cannot be interchanged. A lever is provided for positively securing the service rail assembly to either the fixed rail assembly or in a first receptor defined by a mounting block secured to a bearing block and on which is mounted the patient gantry. A toggle clamp includes a pin selectively received in a locating hole defined in the fixed rail assembly. If the toggle clamp has not been engaged and the lever does not engage the first receptor, the lever is received by a second receptor to prevent derailment.

Abstract: A turbine power plant comprises power generation apparatuses divided a plurality of modules, a common base mounting thereon the power generation apparatuses and a supporting apparatus for supporting the common base, and is characterized by a construction of the common base, constructed so as to be commonly used with a part of a transportation vehicle and a frame of the power plant.

Abstract: A vibration reduction apparatus for an engine. The vibration reduction apparatus being incorporated into an engine mounting assembly as a connecting member. The engine mounting assembly including an engine block fastened at its bottom to an engine mounting structure, and the connecting member being connected between the engine block and the engine mounting structure. The connecting member is fastened to both the engine block and the engine mounting structure to further secure the engine to the engine mounting structure and to reduce vibrations caused by the engine on to the engine mounting structure.

Abstract: A patient care apparatus is disclosed for use with a patient. The patient care apparatus is configured to support equipment for care of the patient. An illustrative patient care apparatus has a suspension system and a pair of modules that are coupleable together to form a cart and that are separable for attachment to different portions of the suspension system.

Abstract: An anti theft device for a trailer comprising a bracket attached to a side of the trailer, a pipe flattened at one end thereof such that the flattened end is adapted to be received in the bracket, the pipe when received in the bracket and disposed in a vertical relationship being adapted to lift the trailer slightly above the ground so that the bottom of the pipe is in contact with the ground and a lock for locking the pipe to the bracket while maintaining the vertical position of the pipe.

Abstract: A stanchion arrangement is provided. The stanchion arrangement is especially configured for use on a moving vehicle, such as a truck, to support equipment such as a muffler assembly. The preferred stanchion arrangement includes at least two, for example four, tubular components, secured to one another. An arrangement or assembly including a stanchion arrangement in combination with equipment such as a muffler is provided. Also methods of assembly and use are provided.

Abstract: A lift dolly is provided for lifting and transporting stand-mounted power tools and the like, with little effort. The dolly includes a pair of platforms and a wheel system having at least three castors extending downwardly from the platforms. The dolly is designed such that one step onto a latching or locking mechanism by the operator causes the wheel system to be forced downward relative to the stand thereby slightly lifting the power tool and stand off of the ground and enabling transport of same via the castors. Another step on the locking or latching mechanism disengages the wheel system and permits gravity to return the stand and tool firmly to the ground for use.

Abstract: A mobile medical supply device with a supply apparatus, especially an anesthesia apparatus, with a plurality of supply and drain lines. To make simple handling possible in connection with the moving along of the supply and drain lines during the movement of the supply apparatus (12) and to make it at the same time possible to install the entire device simply and inexpensively, the supply apparatus (12) can be moved on rollers (14) and a ceiling fixture (2) with a rotatably suspended multilink arm (4) is provided, which arm carries a frame (8) at its end away from the axis of rotation of the ceiling fixture (2), so that the frame (8) is movable due to the rotation of the multilink arm (4) and the pivoting of the links (5, 6) of the arm in relation to one another.

Abstract: A flexi-rail assembly for supporting and positioning tools for inspecting a nuclear power plant steam generator. The flexi-rail assembly includes a housing; at least one lock assembly carried by the housing for coupling the housing to a support structure; and a carriage assembly movably supported by the housing for supporting and positioning inspection tools such as a robot manipulator arm and leg assembly. The housing includes a hollow rear portion for receiving at least one cylinder supporting a movable surface, wherein the cylinder is coupled to a source of pressurized fluid. The housing also supports at least one recessed surface for receiving the lock assembly. The lock assembly includes the cylinder and at least one tubular member. The tubular member includes an open center and at least two openings formed in the surface of the tubular structure.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement for an internal-combustion engine forms a unit with a transmission and is mounted transversely in a body of a vehicle is held on the vehicle body by way of at least one bearing and at least one torque support.

Abstract: A transverse cradle assembly comprises at least one pair of a set of cradle assemblies. The set of assemblies is mirror imaged. Each assembly comprises an upper cradle and a lower cradle having a slot therein for mutually and opposedly securing a slidable locking block having an incline. The upper and lower cradles are pivotally joined together at one end. As a device is loaded onto the set of assemblies, the slidable locking block moves along the slots to correspond with the loading of the device. When suitable weight is applied to the ends of the upper cradles, the upper cradle slot engages the incline on the block thus locking it into place. The cradle assembly is secured to a mounting slide and may further be secured onto a platform if desired.

Abstract: The present invention is a gimbal system for an apparatus supported in a frame. The gimbal system includes at least two parallel flexible beams positioned on either side of the apparatus. The apparatus is attached to the beam near a center of the beam to the apparatus, such that an active length of the beam is equal to a distance between the beams centers. A first end and a second end of the beam is mounted to the frame. At least one dampening mechanism is attached at a first end to the apparatus and at the other end to the frame. The apparatus exhibits axisymmetric roll stiffness independent of the motion of the frame.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement is provided for removably mounting a vibrator to a structure to be vibrated. The mounting arrangement includes a bracket, adapted to be attached to the vibrator, having a front surface and rear surface. A mounting sleeve formed from a resilient cushioning material includes a front face adapted to be associated with the front surface of the bracket and a rear face adapted to be associated with the rear surface of the bracket. The mounting sleeve is adapted to be coupled to the structure to be vibrated such that the mounting sleeve insulates the bracket from direct contact with the structure to reduce noise levels during operation of the vibrator, while the mounting sleeve effectively transmits vibrations from the bracket to the structure to be vibrated.

Abstract: A mounting bracket comprises a base and an attachment device for loosely attaching the bracket to a support wherein the bracket is allowed to move relative to the support.

Abstract: A method for forming a structural member, the method comprising the steps of placing a first sheet member having a length dimension greater than a width dimension in a press, placing a second sheet member having a length dimension greater than a width dimension in the press, the second member only partially overlapping the first member, the first member only partially overlapping the second member, and the direction of the length dimension of the second member being angled relative to the direction of the length dimension of the first member, and closing the press to shape the first member and the second member.

Abstract: A foldable wheeled stand is provided for supporting a motor driven pipe threading machine during operation thereof and for transporting the machine from one location to another. The stand includes a scissors-type leg assembly having lower ends which engage an underlying surface when the stand is both folded and unfolded and having upper ends which are respectively elevated and lowered relative to the support surface when the stand is in its unfolded and folded positions. A pipe threading machine is mounted between the upper ends of the stand for pivotal displacement about one of the upper ends and for sliding displacement relative to the other during the displacement of the stand and machine between the folded and unfolded positions of the stand.

Abstract: A support device of a laying vehicle such as a track laying vehicle includes a vehicle pan providing a support surface, the support surface having a central plane, a support shield for engaging the ground, a first guide element hingedly connected between the support shield and the vehicle pan, a first bearing connecting the first guide element to the support shield, a second guide element hingedly connected between the support shield and the vehicle pan, a second bearing connecting the second guide element to the support shield, a first piston-and-cylinder unit connected between the support shield and the vehicle pan, a first piston-and-cylinder unit bearing connecting the first piston-and-cylinder unit to the support shield, a second piston-and-cylinder unit connected between the support shield and the vehicle pan, a second piston-and-cylinder unit bearing connecting the second piston-and-cylinder unit to the support shield, the first bearing, the second bearing, the first piston-and-cylinder unit bearing an

Abstract: A mechanism for positioning a cutting and punching machine relative to a fixed conveyor for feeding material to be processed in a fixed horizontal route into the machine. The positioning mechanism comprises a carriage which supports the machine for back and forth movement laterally of the horizontal feeding route, which carriage is supported in turn on a support providing tracks for lateral movement of the carriage, with the support mounted within a lined pit. A drive unit is mounted on the machine for effecting lateral movement of the carriage, and a second drive unit is mounted within the lined pit below the support for moving the support vertically within the pit.

Abstract: A towing device for connecting an IV pole or other instrumentation to a medical transporter, such as a wheelchair or gurney, so as to allow one person to transport a patient easily and safely in a medical transporter when passing through narrow doorways and corridors.

Abstract: A sheet-gauging apparatus for determining properties of a moving sheet of material includes a frame having parallel upper and lower horizontal supports extending above and below the sheet in a direction transverse to the direction of travel of the sheet. Upper and lower tracks are carried by the upper and lower supports, respectively, each of the tracks including a flat upper surface and a lower surface having tapered end portions. Upper and lower carriages are mounted on the upper and lower tracks, respectively, for bidirectional travel along the tracks, each of the carriages including upper wheels in rolling contact with the upper surface of the track and lower wheels in rolling contact with the tapered end portions of the lower surface of the track. Displacement of the carriages in the directions orthogonal to the direction of carriage travel is thereby minimized.

Abstract: A connecting structure for connecting a power unit of an automotive vehicle with the vehicle body, in which the power unit includes an engine and a transmission, and in which the engine has a cylinder block formed of an upper block and a lower block, in which a mount is located near the boundary of the engine and the transmission for supporting the power unit on the vehicle body so that each of the upper block and the lower block is mounted together as a unit with the transmission case by the mount.

Abstract: The portable mounting stand apparatus of this invention is adapted to receive a ball return apparatus for the like thereon and provide means for ease of movement from a portable transport condition to a rigid usage condition. The portable mounting stand apparatus includes a main support base assembly; a forward base support assembly secured to a forward portion of the main support base assembly; and a rearward base support assembly connected to a rear portion of the main support base assembly. The forward and rearward base support assemblies are each provided with support wheel assemblies to contact a support surface for ease of movability in the transport position. The rearward base includes a pivotal stationary support assembly having a pivotal stand support assembly which is selectively actuated to move support leg assemblies into and out of contact with the support surface.

Abstract: A robotic camera dolly system includes a motorized dolly which rolls freely across a studio floor under computer control, the dolly carrying a camera. Targets are provided on the floor at various locations from which camera shots are to be taken. The dolly is moved from one target to the vicinity of another target according to a learned sequence of movements controlled by a remote dolly computer. The learned sequence of movements is taught with the aid of a joystick, and the motions are replayed based on dead reckoning. In order to correct translational and angular errors in the position of the dolly at the destination target, optosensors are provided on the dolly for use in detecting and reorienting the dolly relative to the destination target. The open loop control of dolly movement can be taught with a control stick and the motions replayed based on dead reckoning.

Abstract: A robotic camera dolly system includes a motorized dolly which rolls freely across a studio floor under computer control, the dolly carrying a camera. Targets are provided on the floor at various locations from which camera shots are to be taken. The dolly is moved from one target to the vicinity of another target according to a learned sequence of movements controlled by a remote dolly computer. The learned sequence of movements is taught with the aid of a joystick, and the motions are replayed based on dead reckoning. In order to correct translational and angular errors in the position of the dolly at the destination target, optosensors are provided on the dolly for use in detecting and reorienting the dolly relative to the destination target. The open loop control of dolly movement can be taught with a control stick and the motions replayed based on dead reckoning.

Abstract: A blower support device for supporting a blower on the frame of a laser generator includes a plurality of air-mounted isolators disposed on the laser generator frame, an air-mounted base supported by the plurality of air-mounted isolators, and a plurality of guide rails provided on the air-mounted base for supporting a surface of the air-mounted base. A plurality of wheels are provided on the blower and engaged with the guide rails. The blower support device may also include an air pressure source and regulator for constant supply of air pressure and individually and freely regulated air pressure to the air-mounted isolators.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting and supporting fire fighting ventilation equipment is disclosed. A fan support frame supports one or more ventilation fans thereon. Extending in an upward direction from the fan support frame are a pair of arms whose length may be adjusted. Pivotally attached to each arm near its upward end is a rearwardly extending leg. The length of each of the rearwardly extending legs may be individually adjusted. An adjustable length bracket is provided for each leg and arm combination to hold the two components apart at the desired angular distance. An extendable leg is also provided at the front of the fan support frame. Wheels are provided on the fan support frame so that one or more ventilation fans may be transported by an individual and the fans may be aimed at any angle of inclination by extending the legs so that they contact the surface underlying the apparatus.

Abstract: Camera mounting equipment comprising a wheeled base with a rotatable table mounted thereon. The rotatable table having a balanced pantographic arm pivoted thereon and means for controlling vertical and horizontal movement of a camera mounting platform attached to the other end of the arm. The equipment may be locked or unlocked in any combination of the three axes so that the camera mounting platform may have complete freedom of movement within its operational limits or may be limited to certain straight line or planar movement. The equipment is also counterbalanced and the arm may be remotely controlled using low power motors.

Abstract: An apparatus for synchronizing movement of a camera with movement of an object to be photographed. The synchronizing apparatus includes a horizontal track which is disposed parallel to the path of movement of the object. A planar platform is movably mounted on the track and supports the camera. First and second pulleys are respectively aligned with the path of movement of the object and the track. An interconnecting cable is connected to the object and to the platform and passes around the first and second pulleys for causing an identical and simultaneous movement of the camera with movement of the object. In another embodiment, hydraulic cylinders and pistons are mounted on the dolly and the object and are connected in fluid flow communication for simultaneous movement in the same direction.

Abstract: A wheeled carriage has an upright column with a laterally projecting and vertically adjustable arm thereon. The projecting end of the arm has a dove-tail connector thereon rotatably adjustable in a horizontal plane; a tubular feed screw support has a mating dove-tail part on its bottom side engageable with the connector. The end of the feed screw support has a second dove-tail connector thereon and rotatably adjustable in a vertical plane. A bracket attachable to the motor of an electric drill has a second mating dove-tail part engageable with the second connector with the shaft of the drill chuck aligned with the axis of the tubular support. Two spaced tubular chucks are mounted on opposite sides of the tubular support to receive and releasably lock anchor cables parallel to the drill. The dove-tail parts mating with the connectors have threaded recesses opening normally to connectors; and slots opening laterally and radially into the recesses.

Abstract: A gun-mount for machine guns or weapons of a similar kind comprises two mutually hinged swivel arms (2,3) in staggered position the one at a higher level than the other, the lower (2) of said arms at its free end being pivotally embedded around a vertical pivot journal (4), which may be mounted e.g. on the roof of a motor vehicle at the edge of a gun pit, while the other, which is mainly formed as a vertically adjustable parallelogram connection, has fittings at its free end for pivotal fastening of a fork (14) for swivel action of a weapon.The gun-mount has means for releasable locking of the two swivel arms in an arbitrary mutually revolving position of these. This kind of gun-mount permits the use of guns of a relatively large calibre, as the force of recoil of the weapon cannot be transferred to the gunner through the swivel arms (2,3).

Abstract: A rail-supported carriage, adapted to be moved along a pair of rails spaced from one another at a predetermined distance includes at least three wheel assemblies, each including a frame; at least one wheel assembly is adapted to travel on one rail, and the remaining wheel assemblies are adapted to travel on the oppositely disposed rail. A connecting mechanism connects oppositely disposed wheel assemblies, and includes a compensating arrangement mounted on each wheel assembly for compensating any variation of distance between oppositely disposed wheel assemblies due to any curvature in the rails, each compensating arrangement includes a platform and a pin passing through the platform, and wherein the platform is movable with respect to the frame.

Abstract: The apparatus is used in combination with a heat exchanger having a horizontally elongated and longitudinally removable tube bundle. The apparatus comprises an elongated vehicular base provided with wheels and capable of rolling on the ground in a predetermined direction longitudinal of the base. An upright vertically telescoping column is supported on the base and defines an upright axis. An elongated support to one side of the upper end of the column and defines a horizontal axis and the support can rotate about the upright axis, so that the horizontal axis can be parallel or transverse to the elongated base. A carriage is displaceable axially along the support and adapted to engage the end of the bundle. The carriage can be displaced axially along the support when engaged with the bundle to displace the bundle along the support. The single apparatus is able to extract the tube bundle unassisted, transport it to and from the cleaning location, and reinsert it into the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A diamond drill skid pad is disclosed. The skid pad comprises at least two elongated skid members having relatively large ground engaging surfaces with upwardly curved ends for easy sliding of the skid pad on the ground surface, structural cross members for joining the skid members in spaced parallel relation and also forming a storage space for drill rods between the skid members, and means defining a trackway for a drill stand on the upper surface of the skid pad. A removable platform is preferably provided over the skid members for covering the storage space and supporting the drill operator and equipment.

Abstract: A combination dual wheel castor and jack combination assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises a support structure having a nut-like portion and elongated portions attached to the nut-like portion. The elongated portions extend from the nut-like portion in opposite directions. The support structure includes a hole passing through at least one of the elongated portions and the nut-like portion. The hole is internally threaded along at least a portion of its length. A jack means comprising an elongated threaded shaft portion and a foot portion rotatably mounted to one end of said shaft portion is adapted to be threaded into the hole in the support structure. By gripping and turning the nut-like portion of the support structure, the shaft portion of the jack means is caused to move relative to the support structure in one direction or the other. A castor portion of the assembly comprises a pair of wheels which are spaced apart and attached to a swivel frame by an axle.

Abstract: A carving machine which has a tubular framework that allows easy attachment of one or more supplemental frames and additional carving spindles to the base frame. The length of the machine frame also can be extended very easily to accommodate longer workpieces. The carver includes individual motors driving the carving tools. The motors are mounted in housings provided with vacuum attachments for inducing a flow of cooling air for the individual motors. The housings also are sound deadened to reduce the noise level.

Abstract: A monorail driverless vehicle for use on an assembly line includes a vertically disposed frame having a drive wheel on the upper end of the frame and biased downwardly for contact with a drive shaft. Aligned support wheels on the frame are adapted for contact with a track therebelow. A fixture may be mounted on either side face of the vehicle for removably supporting the workpiece to be worked on by persons or apparatus along the assembly line.

Abstract: A device for setting the direction and/or inclination of an elongated rock drilling apparatus. The actual value of the direction in each of two perpendicular planes is sensed by a rotatable screen having a pattern of parallel opaque lines separated by interspaces. Corresponding set values are set by prepositioning a carrying member on which a second screen is mounted which also has a pattern of lines and interspaces. The elongated rock drilling apparatus and the carrying member are moved in common until the line patterns on the screens form a desired moire pattern.

Abstract: An improved roof or ceiling fitting for a monorail system, particularly useful in low seam coal mines. Rail suspension assemblies are each secured in a single counterbored roof hole and are adjustable vertically and laterally for alignment. A bolt is anchored in a hole and supports a collar-end of a crank-shaped suspension unit within the counterbore. A suspension-pin end offset from the collar axis extends below the roof to support a cleat for attachment to a rail. A roof plate is threaded on the collar and bears against the roof.

Abstract: An improved cleaning apparatus for the removal of carbonaceous deposits from the inner surfaces of the ascension pipe elbows and ascension pipe employed on coke ovens. The cleaning apparatus is comprised of a base support, a movable support and a cleaning element. The base support is mounted on a larry car and the movable support is superimposed upon and connected to the base support. The cleaning element is pivotally attached to the movable support and is equipped with a cleaning head mounted on the end of an arm and means for moving the arm in and out of the pipe which is to be cleaned.

Abstract: A service cart is provided for transferring thereto and therefrom a vehicle engine assembly which includes a support frame having parallel side members to each of which a set of rollers is mounted. The frame is releasably matable with a vehicle chassis for movement into and out of an operative position in the vehicle through an end of the chassis. The cart comprises a base and a pair of rails with which the frame rollers are engageable. The rails are movably mounted on the base, in parallel relation and spaced a distance corresponding to the spacing between the frame rollers, by an arrangement which includes means guiding the rails vertically relative to the base. The rail mounting arrangement also includes jack means coupled between the base and the rails for adjusting the vertical spacing between the base and each end of the rails.

Abstract: A foldable support for a machine tool which is suitable for supporting tools such as a small size band saw comprises a base plate having different widths at each end. A pair of legs are pivotally mounted at each end of the base plate and are foldable thereunder. The first leg is narrower than the second leg so that they may be overlaid under the base plate to occupy a relatively small volume to facilitate transportation. A pair of extendible casters are mounted under the first leg and cooperate with a pair of foot wheels fixedly mounted under the second leg. The wheels permit easy and convenient movement of the support over short distances within the shop.

Abstract: A trolley comprising a stand having two parallel side rods with a handlebar and a crossbar respectively connecting the upper and lower ends of the side rods. A plurality of front wheels support the stand at the bottom and a pair of rear wheels are connected to the stand by a support shaft and an adjustable brace. The adjustable brace comprises a tube portion with a spring disposed therein and a leg portion partially received within the tube portion and abuttingly compressing the spring. An adjustable locking device secures the two portions of the brace in various positions. The trolley is adapted to securingly support a ground preparation or compacting tool or the like.