Abstract: An interface apparatus including a load bearing member configured for coupling to a structure, and an attachment member coupled to the load bearing member, wherein the load bearing member is configured to react loads, from the attachment member to the structure, in at least a first direction while simultaneously providing free movement of the attachment member in at least a second direction.

Abstract: A device for suspending a casing of a turbine engine to the structure of an aircraft is provided. The device includes a suspension ring including a plurality of attachment surfaces positioned so as to protrude on the circumference of the suspension ring and having attachment holes for attachment to the structure; a circumferential flange including a plurality of holes for attaching the suspension ring to the casing; and one or several hanging surfaces for hanging at least one piece of equipment, positioned so as to protrude on the circumference of the suspension ring, and having holes for hanging the piece of equipment to the ring.

Abstract: A positioning mechanism for aligning an optical device and an image sensor is disclosed. The positioning mechanism includes a base operable with a support for an image sensor, a tube operable with an optical device, and an adjuster disposed between the base and the tube. In one aspect, the adjuster is positionable relative to the base in a translational degree of freedom and two rotational degrees of freedom. In another aspect, the tube is positionable relative to the adjuster in two translational degrees of freedom, and a rotational degree of freedom.

Abstract: A vehicle seat suspension comprises a scissors assembly connecting lower and upper housings and permitting vertical movement of the upper housing; reciprocating means; an elongated guide member; and guide engaging rollers. Laterally extending front and rear cross members engage upper ends of the scissor links. The reciprocating means allows the upper housing to move fore and aft, and includes horizontally disposed rollers supported by the scissors assembly and received within side tracks forming part of the upper housing. The guide member is mounted to the upper housing and oriented parallel to the fore and aft travel path. Two vertically disposed guide engaging rollers are mounted to the scissors assembly cross members. The guide engaging rollers cooperate with the guide member at spaced locations to stabilize the upper housing in a direction generally perpendicular to its fore and aft travel path.

Abstract: A mounting device (50) having a first clamping member (60) and a second clamping member (90) is disclosed. At least one clamp fastener (114) of the mounting device (50) movably interconnects the clamping members (60, 90). Rotating the clamp fastener(s) 114 in one direction moves the second clamping member (90) both laterally and upwardly toward the first clamping member (60), which in one embodiment entails moving the second clamping member (90) along an axial path.

Abstract: A monitor stand for supporting a screen unit is provided. The monitor comprises a supporting unit, a mounting unit, at least one contact wall and at least one brake unit. The brake unit includes a resisting block capable of moving between a first position and a second position. A lower frictional threshold force is generated between the resisting block and the contact wall if the resisting block is at the first position; an upper frictional threshold force is generated between the resisting block and the contact wall if the resisting block is at the second position. The mounting unit moves against the supporting unit and toward a first direction or a second direction, and the resisting block is at the first position if the mounting unit moves toward the first direction, and the resisting block is at the second position if the mounting unit moves toward the second direction.

Abstract: A frangible mount for a vehicle differential that includes a first horizontal mounting flange, a second mounting flange parallel to and vertically offset from the first mounting flange, and a generally circular differential shaft bushing holder portion with a central axis transverse to the first and second mounting flanges. The mount also includes a first transition integrally formed with, and between, the first mounting flange and the receiver portion, a notch defined between the first mounting flange and the first transition, and a second transition integrally formed with, and between, the second mounting flange and the receiver portion. When an axial force is applied to the bushing holder portion in excess of a threshold value, either the first transition or the first mounting flange fracture and either the second transition or the second mounting flange fracture, thus, allowing the bushing holder portion to be displaced apart from the first mounting flange and second mounting flange.

Abstract: An adjustable stand is disclosed for raising and lowering a cantilevered load while reducing friction and preventing binding in the raising and lowering mechanism. A carriage for a cantilever arm, carrying the cantilevered load, rolls along a pair of parallel linear shafts by means of ball bearing bushings thus providing linear non-binding rolling motion therealong. In addition, an air clamp is provided for lockably positioning the cantilevered load in a desired rotational orientation with respect to the cantilever arm.

Abstract: A position control apparatus for a gyroscope mechanically controls a setting position of the gyroscope. The position control apparatus for a gyroscope includes a circular mount for adjusting a setting position of the gyroscope in a predetermined direction, a plurality of tightening screws for fixing the gyroscope to the circular mount by way of several through holes, a plurality of locking screws for fixing the circular mount by way of several open holes formed in a supporting mechanism, a plurality of adjusting screws for adjusting the set position of the gyroscope in a up or down direction, and an adjusting flute prepared at an end of the circular mount, for adjusting the set position of the gyroscope in an axial direction.

Abstract: An adjustable supporting apparatus supports a workpiece feeding machine on a worktable and includes a base member fixed on the worktable and provided with a neck. A pivot member has a vertical sleeve portion sleeved rotatably on the neck and locked releasably on the neck by means of a vertical lock bolt unit, and a horizontal nose projecting from the vertical sleeve portion. When released, the pivot member can rotate about a vertical axis on the neck. A horizontal sleeve member is sleeved rotatably on the nose and locked releasably on the nose by means of a horizontal lock bolt unit. When released, the sleeve member can rotate about a horizontal axis on the nose. A positioning assembly has a tubular unit fastened to the sleeve member and formed with a passage into which a straight first end portion of a coupler rod is inserted.

Abstract: A rail-mountable support assembly includes a universal positioning arm for holding a surgical instrument such as an endoscope or retractor during a surgical procedure. Coarse adjustment of instrument X-Y position across the sterile field above an operating table is provided by an articulated arm which is rotatably coupled to an upright support shaft. Fine adjustment of surgical instrument elevation above the operating table is provided by a reversible drive motor which extends and retracts the instrument along the longitudinal axis of the support arm. The insertion orientation of the instrument is adjustable by a rotatable coupling. Release of the articulated arm for coarse positioning can be performed manually by actuation of an arm-mounted switch, and fine positioning can be performed manually by arm-mounted switches or by foot pressure applied to floor switches by the surgeon.

Abstract: A coffee grinder mount assembly for mounting a coffee grinder to a housing by a support member. The assembly located adjacent a coffee bean storage bin for receiving coffee beans therefrom for grinding. The assembly having a mounting bracket for supporting the coffee grinder and fixedly attaching it to the housing. The mounting bracket including a sliding mechanism for moving the coffee grinder between an operating position where the coffee grinder may be operated to grind coffee or like food product suitable for brewing, and a servicing position where the coffee grinder is disposed remote from the storage bin. The coffee grinder being movable with the sliding mechanism in a linear direction away from the operating position and then pivotable with the sliding mechanism to the servicing position.

Abstract: A mechanism for finely adjusting the orientation and/or the position of a payload, characterized in that it comprises: a resilient mechanism constituted by at least one continuous ring (10); a payload support device (15) suitable for transforming deformation of the ring into rotation or into combined rotation and translation; a ring deformation mechanism (11) suitable for directly applying simultaneous deformation forces at two diameterically opposite points of the ring; and a device (14) for varying the orientation of the diametral line of action of the ring deformation mechanism, thereby enabling the orientation and/or the position of the payload to be adjusted finely or coarsely. The mechanism is applicable to the optical industry, to pointing antennas, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus which integrates the remote positioning and operation of hand-held tools. The apparatus has a base and an elongated tube which is connected to the base at one of its ends via a pivot. The tube has a spirally grooved interior surface. The other end of the tube is adaptively engaged to a threaded elongated cylinder of similar manufacture to the tube. The cylinder can be screwed or rotated in and out of the tube by the use of a screw turn. While one end of the cylinder is engaged to the tube, the other end is connected to a seat that holds the tool. The tool is held in place on the seat either by seat design or by use of a clamp. The seat-cylinder connection may be modular to permit the seat to be changed as required. The operation of the tool, the pivot and the screw turn are controlled by a power control panel located either on the base or the tube of the apparatus.

Abstract: Tool support apparatus for air- or electrically-driven power tools is disclosed. A unique ergonomically designed torque reaction arm is attached to a vertical support member at a lower portion thereof and substantially in line with the horizontal location of the tool which is used therewith. The torque reaction arm includes two or more telescopically-arranged individual support arm segments. A counterbalancing apparatus may be attached directly to the vertical support member to the upper end thereof.

Abstract: A stand or support for various kinds and types of small motors, generators and air compressors while servicing them, as well as testing them under running conditions, the stand or support having a bracket attachable to a bench or vertical post and a simple frame being supported for rotation thereon. The frame comprises an elongated angle iron member to one end of which an engine support is connected fixedly and perpendicularly thereto and a second similar engine support extends perpendicularly from the elongated member and is longitudinally adjustable therealong but is adapted to be clamped at any desired location thereon for attachment of a small engine or the like to the engine supports in accordance with the position of bolt holes on the engine or other type of small device.

Abstract: Apparatus for suspending an article for movement in a gravitational field incorporates a fixed hanger with one or more axle members stacked below the hanger and connected thereto. For each axle there is a rotor mounted on the axle, with a housing connected to the rotor and defining a horizontal passageway offset with respect to the rotational axis of the rotor. In each passageway there is a slide arm, and a guiding mechanism for guiding the slide arm. In a preferred form, the slide arm defines a horizontal axis about which a swing arm is pivoted, the swing arm supporting an article at the other end. A constant force is generated within the apparatus, and the force is applied to the swing arm in such a way as to consistently counterbalance the weight of the article.

Abstract: Camera holder apparatus includes a movable housing and a cage rotationally and longitudinally movable within the housing and a camera is secured to the movable cage for movement therewith and for rotation relative to the movable cage. The housing is removable for remote location filming. The housing is movable on a track or on a platform, and the platform is rotatable and tiltable for providing three axis positioning and movement for the camera.

Abstract: A leveling element comprising a post, a support plate containing an opening defining a seat for receiving an end of the post, bearing means at said end of the post structured to be received in said opening in engagement with the seat for angular movement of the support plate relative to the longitudinal axis of the post and yieldable retaining means incorporated in the opening yieldably displaceable to permit the bearing means at the end of the post to be moved into the opening into engagement with the seat and to retain the support plate at said end of the post.

Abstract: A massive crane luffing jib is held and loaded under compression atop the main crane boom such as a hydraulically extensible and retractable telescopic boom whose sections may be locked for safety. The luffing jib is pivoted to an adapter atop the boom to enable swinging the jib to a stowed position close to and along the front side of the boom. First, second and third masts are pivotally attached to the jib base section. The second and third masts are connected by foldable tension links. An upper foldable ladder in the pendant line between the point of the jib and bridle assembly forms a hard connection between the first and second masts. A lower foldable ladder including a gooseneck forms a hard connection between the second and third masts following automatic coupling of the gooseneck with the third mast after the tension link becomes fully extended.

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: Device for bringing about the coincidence between the axis of a measuring probe and a normal to the surface of a part to be controlled and application to the measurement of thicknesses of thin layers.Thus, device (5) forms part of probe (4) on a measuring apparatus comprising means for positioning part (3) and which is constituted by at least one probe translating member (25) making it possible to vary its distance from the part, sensing means (53) integral with the probe for controlling the achievement of coincidence, means (43) for rotating about the axis Y'Y making it possible to give probe axis (A) a direction close to that of normal (N) and means for oscillating probe axis (A) about the said direction in order to achieve the coincidence.

Abstract: Alignment and adjustable support structure for video projector is disclosed. The support structure includes the base plate 16 and at least three apertures for receiving three jack screws 22, 24 and 26. The jack screws have a length greater than the selected thickness of the base plate such that the base plate can be adjusted with respect to a post plate 28. Each of the jack screws includes an aperture 72 therethrough along its longitudinal axis. Post plate 28 includes at least three apertures such as aperture 68 for receiving a fastening means 70 which extends through aperture 68 and through aperture 72 of jack screw 26. Fastening means 70 is suitable for securing the post plate 28 in a selected position with respect to base plate 16 as is determined by the allowable motion of jack screw 26. A rolling plate 30 includes a top surface for receiving the bottom surface of post plate 38.

Abstract: A rotary kiln having a live ring is supported by a pair of rollers on shafts. The ends of each shaft are supported by bearings carried at the ends of a weigh beam having a rocking bearing so that the rollers can tilt to follow changes in the slope of the kiln. To allow the rollers to follow any axial movement of the live ring, upon thermal expansion or contraction of the kiln, the rocking bearing is slidable on a partly cylindrical segment.

Abstract: Apparatus which can be remotely mounted in a tube in a tube sheet provides a platform for mounting a camera. The platform rotates about a shaft extending from the tube, tilts, and moves axially along the shaft to allow the camera to pan the entire tube sheet and equipment utilized to work thereon.

Abstract: The specification describes a multiple purpose woodworking structure including a working surface having a single work area for performing a plurality of operations. A motor rotatable from a locked horizontal position to a locked vertical position is located below the working surface. The motor is mounted on bearing means such that it is slidable within the structure to maintain the motor head below the single working area when it is moved from the horizontal to the vertical position, thereby minimizing the space requirements of the structure.

Abstract: A microfiche recorder capable of optically combining, aligning and superimposing at least three independent images from a computer controlled CRT, a raster plate which is size and position coordinated with the CRT, and a multiple, random access graphic image projector. The CRT, raster plate and projector are arranged along angularly inclined optical axes and optics are provided which combined and optically align the respective images and reduce their sizes by differing factors to a common microfiche recording size.