Abstract: An exercise device includes a base defining an inner volume and a top supported by the base, the top defining an aperture. The exercise device further includes a force sensor configured to measure force on the top and a motor disposed within the base and below the top, the motor including a cable extendable through the aperture. The exercise deice further includes a controller communicatively coupled to each of the force sensor and the motor. The controller is adapted to actuate the motor in response to forces applied to the top as measured by the force sensor. The controller may also actuate the motor in response to one or more additional parameters related to the speed or force with which the cable is manipulated (e.g., pulled by a user).

Abstract: A belt drive comprises a first pulley and at least one additional pulley and uses an elastic belt that is engagable over the pulleys. An auxiliary unit, connected to the first pulley, has a detent. A tensioning link comprises an open-ended slot for receiving in a slidable manner the detent. In an operating position of the belt drive the detent is locatable at a closed end of the open-ended slot and to obtain a belt changing position the detent is movable along the open-ended slot towards an open end of the open-ended slot. Movement of the detent along the open-ended slot requires simultaneous rotation of the auxiliary unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transmission mounting structure. A transmission case is constructed by connecting a clutch case, a case main body, and an end case, which are split in the direction of a rotational center axis. The clutch case and the case main body are provided with projecting portions. The projecting portions are connected by co-fastening bolts. Fixtures are secured to the projecting portions by mounting bolts, which are installed from the direction of the rotational center axis. The transmission is installed to a vehicle through the intermediary of supports. The projecting portions are co-fastened by the mounting bolts.

Abstract: Apparatus to provide motor backdrive resistance are described. An example apparatus described herein includes a brake to engage an output shaft of a motor. The example apparatus also includes a brake release arm operably coupled to the brake. A reaction arm is fixed relative to the brake release arm and operatively coupled to the motor. The reaction arm causes the brake to disengage the output shaft of the motor in response to a reaction torque of the motor.

Abstract: A hand-held tool protection device includes a handle sized and configured to be grasped by an operator. A neck portion extends outwardly from the handle in a direction of a elongated axis of the handle. A swivel assembly is connected to the neck portion. The swivel assembly includes a body having a top, a bottom and a sidewall. The body is connected to the neck portion at the sidewall of the body. An opening extends through the body and intersects the top and the bottom of the body. A pivotable rod member is slidably and pivotably received in the opening extending through the body to provide a pivot axis. A tool element holding assembly is connected to the pivotable rod member such that the tool element holding assembly pivots therewith about the pivot axis. The tool element holding assembly includes a support assembly configured for receiving a tool such that the tool may be rotated about a tool rotation axis.

Abstract: A spigot-type fastener for an aircraft is to be interposed between the structure of the aircraft and an attachment structure of the aircraft engine. The fastener is to absorb the force generated by the engine along two orthogonal axes. The fastener includes a first part, a second part, a third part, and one or more strain gauges. One end of the first part is secured to the second part. One end of the second part is separated from the first part by a clearance. The opposite end of the second part fits into a recess of the third part via a protrusion, such that the force along both axes is transmitted by the first part to the third part by the second part.

Abstract: A fan bracket assembly for supporting a fan assembly from a slanted surface. The fan bracket assembly includes a main body having a peripheral section, an open area sized to hold wiring of the fan assembly and an extension. The fan bracket is affixed to a slanted surface. The fan bracket assembly includes a detachable mounting ball sized and shaped to fit and be retained within the peripheral section. The mounting ball has a surface area extending beyond a horizontal reference line bisecting the mounting ball and a slot extending beyond the horizontal reference line. The extension is positioned within the slot to rotationally restrain the mounting ball. The bracket assembly also includes a down rod attached to the mounting ball for supporting the fan assembly. When the fan assembly is hung from the down rod, the extension remains within the slot to rotationally restrain the mounting ball.

Abstract: A vibration suppressor and a vibration damper are configured in a system including an internal combustion engine and an exhaust-gas turbo charger. The vibration suppressor and vibration damper are secured to an exposed place on the system which is subjected to strong vibrations. As the vibrations are the strongest in said area, the vibration reducer can be used to a maximum. The system including the internal combustion engine and the exhaust-gas charger is enhanced in such a manner that the internal combustion engine can be operated in all of the rotational speed ranges without reducing the service life of individual components or the entire system.

Abstract: In order to damp the vibrations in a hydraulic branch of a power distribution transmission, the hydraulic pump (1) and the hydraulic motor (3) which are interconnected are non-rotatably but elastically maintained in the transmission housing in the area of their connecting point by damping elements (5). The input shaft (11) of the hydraulic pump (1) and the output shaft (18) of the hydraulic motor (3) are connected with shafts (12, 17) which on their engagements have crowned teeth or spiral gearings and are floatingly mounted. It is hereby obtained that the hydraulic branch is easy to mount, can freely move and the vibrations it produces are not transmitted to the transmission housing (7) or to the toothed wheels (13, 16) of the mechanical distribution branch.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting an electric motor, which is adapted to drive an endless belt at a predetermined tension, to a stationary frame, includes a housing that is adapted to receive the motor. A drive shaft extends from the front end of the housing and is adapted to drive the belt. An elongated base mount is integrally formed on the outside surface of the housing and extends from the front of the housing for pivotally coupling the housing to the stationary frame. The base mount has a first end and a second end, and a bore which extends longitudinally at least partially through the base mount from the first end and the second end of the base mount. A substantially rigid tab is fixedly attached to the cylindrical housing at a substantially opposite side from the base mount. The tension on the belt is set by applying a biasing force on the tab to pivot the motor about the axis of the base mount.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting an electric motor, which is adapted to drive an endless belt at a predetermined tension, to a stationary frame, includes a housing that is adapted to receive the motor. A drive shaft extends from the front end of the housing and is adapted to drive the belt. An elongated base mount is integrally formed on the outside surface of the housing and extends from the front of the housing for pivotally coupling the housing to the stationary frame. The base mount has a first end and a second end, and a bore which extends longitudinally at least partially through the base mount from the first end and the second end of the base mount. A substantially rigid tab is fixedly attached to the cylindrical housing at a substantially opposite side from the base mount. The tension on the belt is set by applying a biasing force on the tab to pivot the motor about the axis of the base mount.

Abstract: A motor securing structure adapted for use in electric treadmills includes a securing seat adapted to support a motor. A lower end of the securing seat uses a pivot rod as a center of deflection, whereas an upper end of the securing seat cooperates with a rigid spring fitted on a securing pin so that they can displace on the securing pin. The structure ensures that a belt fitted on a pulley of the motor transmission shaft has a preferred tension and eliminates any vibration interference resulting from the interaction between the tread belt and the motor.

Abstract: A rotatable flange device for mounting a starter to an engine thereby permitting ready orientation of the starter and associated connections to adapt the starter configuration to a wide variety of engines, mounting positions, and vehicles.

Abstract: An auxiliary mechanism mounting structure for mounting an auxiliary mechanism on an engine has an auxiliary mechanism mounting portion whose bearing rigidity is high in the longitudinal direction of the engine and is low in the vertical direction of the engine so that the auxiliary mechanism is easy to vibrate in the vertical direction of the engine.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism is disclosed, which connects a compressor of an automotive air conditioning system to an automobile engine through a mounting bracket. A bolt-nut mechanism connects the bracket to a flange portion projecting from the outer peripheral surface of the compressor. The bolt penetrates holes formed through the bracket and flange portions and an axial vibration absorbing unit disposed in either one of the holes. The absorbing unit includes an elastic member to absorb the axial vibration of the compressor. Coupling members connect between the mounting bracket and the compressor and are axially movable but not radially movable.

Abstract: A brace connecting a generator to an internal combustion engine has spherical and cup shaped elements at its attaching ends for facilitating attachment of these components in various relative positions.

Abstract: An assembly comprising an electric motor that is coupled to an operating machine by a belt in which the electric motor is fastened so that its shaft is parallel to the shaft of the operating machine. The motor is supported by a base plate that is mounted on a cantilever so as to be able to tilt horizontally when being adjusted with at least one adjusting bolt to aid in tightening the belt that connects the operating machine and the electric motor. A one piece intermediate part that has two side pieces that enclose an angle is fastened to the cantilever at the free ends of the side pieces. The base plate is fastened to the intermediate piece in the region where the side pieces join. One side piece extends in the direction of the base plate. The longitudinal extension of the other side piece between the joining region and the cantilever is dimensioned so that the strength and yield point of the material allows the required tilting motion of the base plate to occur.

Abstract: A motor mounting arrangement requiring no bolts or other fasteners is disclosed in the form of a pair of mounting plates hinged at one end to the device to be powered by the motor. Each plate has a hinge-like deformation at one plate end for encircling a pivot pin fixed to the device and two contilevered locking tabs having their respective free ends extending in opposite directions and displaced from the plate. The motor base includes a plate having elongated apertures whereby the motor plate and two plates may be juxtaposed with one tab of each mounting plate extending through corresponding motor plate apertures, the motor and plate laterally shifted relative to the mounting plates and the other tabs passed through the other apertures.

Abstract: An alternator for a vehicle includes a stator mounted on the inner periphery of first and second bowl-like brackets separated by a plane perpendicularly crossing an output shaft, and a core integrally fixed to the shaft and surrounded by the first and second brackets, wherein the shaft is supported at the substantially central portions of the first and second brackets. The improvement comprises upper and lower flanges formed at the outer periphery of the first bracket in such a manner as to extend both parallel to the shaft, and perpendicular, in a direction tangent to the outer periphery of the first bracket, and elongated mounting bolts for fixing the alternator to the vehicle engine at the upper and lower flanges through mounting holes formed through the upper and lower flanges. This tends to isolate the rotor from engine vibration.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism is disclosed, which connects a compressor of an automotive air conditioning system to an automobile engine through a mounting bracket. A bolt-nut mechanism connects the bracket to a flange portion projecting from the outer peripheral surface of the compressor. The bolt penetrates holes formed through the bracket and flange portions and an axial vibration absorbing unit disposed in either one of the holes. The absorbing unit includes an elastic member to absorb the axial vibration of the compressor. Coupling members connect between the mounting bracket and the compressor and are axially movable but not radially movable.

Abstract: An improved hold down mechanism for a motor which is pivotably mounted on an upper surface of a base is disclosed. The motor is connected by means of a drive belt to a driven device also mounted on the base. A mounting bracket is rigidly attached to the motor and includes a pair of spaced apart parallel leg portions which extend outwardly therefrom. The base includes a corresponding pair of spaced apart parallel mounting ears. A pivot pin is provided for pivotably connecting the leg portions to the mounting ears. The leg portions have respective projections formed thereon which extend inwardly toward one another. A hold down plate extends between the leg portions and rests upon the projections. The hold down plate is not rigidly attached to the leg portions, and a small amount of free movement is permitted relative thereto. An angled stud is provided to restrict the pivoting movement of the hold down plate and, therefore, of the mounting bracket and the motor.

Abstract: A mounting plate for belt tensioning or guide rollers, or the like, which includes an attachment place generally more centrally disposed along the mounting plate at which the roller is supported and at least two tensioning places at opposite sides of the attachment place for the roller. The plate being attached to a mounting housing at the tensioning places. The plate having resting surfaces protruding from it toward the housing to which the plate is mounted and the resting surface in the attachment place in the region of the tensioning roller protrudes to a greater height than the resting surfaces at the tensioning places for assuring support of the roller against the housing. In another version, the mounting plate is slightly V shaped or concave, with the two tensioning places being on one arm of the V and the attachment place in the region of the tensioning roller on the other arm of the V.

Abstract: A variable slope, cleated channel belt conveyor includes a bed, a bottom pan, and an improved elongated cleated belt. The belt extends around a drive and an idler or take-up pulley and includes a plurality of separate cleats to sweep particulate material along the bottom pan and upwardly onto the belt's top surface by means of a hood extending around the pulley of that end of the conveyor. This prevents build-up of particulate material in the bottom pan. The hood can be pivoted away from the belt to permit reverse operation of the conveyor, and hoods can be mounted at both ends to further accommodate a reversing operation. A universal, adjustable mounting permits the motor and gear box to pivot and thus remain level despite conveyor inclination.

Abstract: A mounting assembly particularly adapted for mounting a replacement alternator of the type having a pair of lower mounting lugs onto a pair of spaced mounting lugs of an engine block. The mounting assembly comprises two portions one adapted for connection to the alternator, and the other having a pair of brackets to provide fixture to the mounting lugs of the engine. The spacing between the brackets is adjustable by means of slidable arms to facilitate attachment of the assembly to various spacings of mounting lugs. The assembly can also provide pivotal movement between the alternator and engine by adjustment of the one portion.

Abstract: A motor speed changer for an electric motor wherein a mounting platform is mounted directly to the end face of an electric motor by means of special fasteners. The fasteners comprise cylinders having eccentric portions thereon which are rotatable and alignable with the ends of the through bolts of the electric motor by rotation of the cylindrical fastener. The mounting platform is provided with an integral bearing housing and bearing for rotatably housing a jackshaft. The jackshaft is connected to the output shaft of the motor by means of a two pulleys and a drive belt.

Abstract: The mounting system comprises a band for encircling a motor frame, the band having outwardly extending apertured projections at which are located the inner scrolled end of a flexible mounting arm. A riveted hinge pin extends through the band projections and the inner end of the arm. In assembly, the arms and band are assembled prior to placement of the mounting elements on the motor to permit separate handling and shipment during which the hinge mounted arms may be folded over for compactness.

Abstract: A reciprocating internal combustion engine comprises an engine block, which includes cylinders, cylinder heads, pistons, connecting rods, a crankshaft and the mainshaft bearings for the crankshaft. That engine block is held in an outer pan by means of annular supporting elements, which are provided at both ends of the engine block and are coaxial to the crankshaft and insulate against a transmission of structure-borne noise. The engine block is sealed to the upper edge portion of the outer pan only by an oil seal. The outer pan consists of two parts, which are connected by screws. To prolong the service life of the annular supporting elements and to reduce the manufacturing costs, the outer pan has a parting plane which contains the axis of the crankshaft. The supporting elements are secured in the outer pan merely by being clamped between the two parts of the pan.

Abstract: A reciprocating internal combustion engine comprises an engine block, which includes the cylinders, cylinder heads, pistons, connecting rods, a crankshaft and main bearings for the crankshaft. The engine block is oiltightly mounted in an outer pan and is held in said outer pan by supporting elements which are provided at both end faces of the engine block and insulate against a transmission of structure-borne sound. The engine block is sealed at the top edge portion of the outer pan only by an oil seal. The supporting elements are coaxial to the crankshaft. To minimize the transmission of vibration to the supporting elements which insulate against the transmission of structure-borne sound, said supporting elements are connected to the engine block by holders, which extend below the cylinders and are secured to the engine block approximately in the middle of the region traversed by the piston heads between their top and bottom dead center positions.

Abstract: A sewing machine motor is provided with an elongate pin which is affixed in the end portions of the arms of sheet metal motor end brackets, and which is pivotally mounted in frame affixed resilient end blocks to enable the motor to be adjusted about the axis of the pin for the purpose of altering tension in a belt driven by the motor.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for mounting a compressor in an engine compartment of a car comprises at least two plate members fixed to and projecting outwardly of the compressor at circumferentially spaced locations thereof, and at least two mount stay members fixed in the engine compartment and extending towards the compressor so as to lie in superposed face-to-face relationship with respective ones of the plate members. A bolt extends through one pair of superposed plate and mount members so as to pivotally mount the compressor for pivotal turning movement about the bolt to thereby enable adjustment of the position of the compressor. An elongate slot is formed in either the plate member or mount member of another pair of superposed plate and mount and the inner surface of the slot is provided with a toothed surface.

Abstract: A sewing machine motor is provided with stamped out sheet metal end brackets including arms with disc like end portions which are mounted for pivotal movement in slots in a frame to permit the motor to be adjusted as required to alter tension in a belt driven by the motor.

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: A roller shutter or door drum driving mechanism of the kind comprising a pivotally mounted electric motor, a gear train fixedly associated with said motor terminating in a pinion, a ring gear on the drum and manually operable, is furnished with releasable latch means which secure said motor and train in an operative position wherein the pinion meshes with the ring gear but, when released, permit the motor to move to an in-operative position wherein the pinion is clear of the ring gear.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for supporting an electric motor within a blower housing which is an integral part of the electric motor supplied to the blower manufacturer and has a plurality of brackets secured in circumferentially spaced relation welded to the motor housing. The brackets each have an arm with a reverse bend which provides additional length to each bracket increasing the ability of the brackets to flex and isolate vibration of the motor from the blower housing.