Abstract: A hopper support device supports a hopper on an agricultural granular material conveying auger such that the hopper can be readily separated from the auger or the hopper can remain adequately supported on the auger when the auger is displaced. The hopper support device comprises a frame arranged to receive the hopper therein and a mounting member arranged to be mounted on the auger tube to support the frame and the hopper on the auger tube wherein the frame is movable relative to the mounting member between mounted and released positions either by relative sliding in a longitudinal direction of the auger, relative pivotal movement about a horizontal pivot axis, or both.

Abstract: A robot is provided which comprises (a) a hub (311) disposed on a substrate (306); (b) a first motor (305) which operates a first arm by moving a first magnet (305) disposed within said hub; (c) a first housing element (331) for housing said first motor; (d) a first plate (321) disposed within said hub and attached to a first end of said housing element; and (e) a second plate (341) attached to a second end of said first housing element such that said substrate extends between said second plate and said hub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support frame for a robot, in particular for use in applications for which hygiene is critical, for example in the handling of foods, medical equipment products, or pharmaceuticals, and/or packaging for same. According to the invention, the support frame is characterized in that it has an essentially open design which is closed, at the most, only in places.

Abstract: A system includes a pin assembly having a mating portion of a first axial cross-sectional area, a hilted portion of a second axial cross-sectional area, and a chamfered portion disposed between the mating portion and the hilted portion. The chamfered portion has third and fourth axial cross-sectional areas, and axially tapers at a first angle from the third cross-sectional area to the fourth cross-sectional area. A bushing assembly has a mating chamber and receiving port configured to receive the mating portion, and a countersink portion circumscribing the receiving port. The countersink portion has fifth and sixth axial cross-sectional areas, and axially tapers at a second angle from the fifth cross-sectional area to the sixth cross-sectional area. When the pin assembly and bushing assembly are mated, the countersink portion is configured to constrain radial movement, and movement in at least one axial direction, of the chamfered portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support device (1) of a motor of a blower. The support device (1) comprises a base (2), a ring (3) which extends according to an axis (A) and which is able to house the motor. The support device (1) also comprises at least a decoupling means (4) which connects the base (2) and the ring (3). The base (2) comprises a first face (11) extending according to the axis (A) and the ring (3) comprises a second face (12) extending according to the axis (A). The decoupling means (4) is interposed between the first (11) and the second (12) face. The decoupling means has an “H” specific shape in order to absorb the vibrations caused by the motor.

Abstract: The technology described herein provides a motor chassis adapter assembly for use on existing equipment and for use on newly manufactured equipment to divide heavy upright machines into lighter, more manageable components. The motor chassis adapter assembly includes a second interlocking adapter plate configured for affixation to a motor. The second interlocking adapter plate is configured to interlock with the first interlocking adapter plate. The first and second interlocking adapter plates can be shaped in the general form of a planar ring. The first and second interlocking adapter plates are interlocked by placement of one plate into the other and by subsequent rotation. Male and female slots are disposed upon the interlocking adapter plates for interlocking. The assembly includes a locking pin to secure the interlocking adapter plates prevent disengagement. A removable motor is provided. An upright machine having a removable motor for lift and transport is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution cabinet which is usually set up outdoors and accommodates the technical, for example electrical or optical, distribution installations for, for example, weak-current systems, for example telephone systems, with associated power-supply devices and cable-terminal/connection devices for a certain area, and also to a method for exchanging, in particular increasing the size of, the body of a distribution cabinet, the exchange of which body is unproblematical and with which method the distribution cabinet remains at the original location and consequently no new installation approval or construction approval is necessary.

Abstract: A vertical-type finishing machine includes: a single piece of a supporting body including a horizontally extending bed and a vertically extending post upright from the horizontally extending bed; a tool carrier mounted movably on the vertically extending post; and a worktable mounted movably on the horizontally extending bed. The post has a straight vertical segment disposed above the bed, and a buttress segment flaring and extending downwardly from the straight vertical segment to the bed.

Abstract: A rolling bearing fixing device includes at least one bearing having mutually rotatable inner and outer rings, a housing having at least one fitting hole into which the bearing is fitted and a bolt insertion hole, a pair of fixing plates having at least one large-diameter hole and a bolt insertion hole; and a bolt inserted from one axial end into the bolt insertion hole of one fixing plate, the bolt insertion hole of the housing, and the bolt insertion hole of the other fixing plate, and connects the housing with the pair of fixing plates. Both axial end parts of the outer ring are held by the pair of fixing plates in the axial direction, the inner ring is positioned further inwardly of the large-diameter hole of the fixing plates in the radial direction and the inner ring is rotatable with respect to the fixing plates.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for circulating water in a bathing installation with a water circulation flow path and a tub for holding bathing water is described. A pump is submerged in a chamber in the circulation flow path so that the pump when operated provides a positive pump pressure to pump water through the circulation flow path from an inlet opening to an outlet opening. Thermal contact is provided between a pump housing surface and water in the chamber to allow heat transfer between the pump housing surface and water in the chamber.

Abstract: A frame for mounting a data storage device, includes a holder configured for mounting the data storage thereto, a baffle board mounted to the holder, and a V-shaped air guiding board mounted to the holder between the baffle board and the data storage device. An intake defined in the baffle board is configured to let airflow therethrough to cool the data storage device mounted to the frame. The opening of the “V” of the air guiding board faces the data storage device. Because of the V-shaped air guiding board, the frame efficiently dissipates heat from and around the data storage device.

Abstract: A method of installing equipment subsea comprising the steps of: assembling the equipment within a frame; submerging in the sea at least a part of an assembly comprising the frame and the equipment; coupling the at least partially submerged assembly to a vessel; transporting the at least partially submerged assembly proximate a subsea installation site; coupling the assembly to an installation device; and installing the equipment at the installation site using the installation device. A frame for supporting equipment is also disclosed wherein the frame is shaped to match the dimensions of the equipment to be supported. The frame comprises at least one clamp having a first half clamp member for releasably engaging a second half clamp member of a second structure and a full clamp member for clamping around and supporting the equipment. The first half clamp member and the full clamp member can be integrally formed.

Abstract: A projection apparatus including a projection body, a support and a pivoting member is provided. The support is disposed underneath the projection body. The pivoting member serves as a pivot between the projection body and the support, and both sides of the support are supported on a supporting surface. The projection body is suitable for swinging with the pivoting member as a pivot and therefore users are able to quickly adjust the degree of elevation and inclination of the projection body.

Abstract: A modular chemical handling apparatus has a first component coupled to a second component. The first component is retained proximate to the second component by a locking mechanism. Fluid conduit connection devices and/or electrical connection devices in the first component are coupled to corresponding conduit connection devices and/or electrical connection devices in the second component by couplers. At least one laterally sliding lock shaft is employed for coupling the first module to the second module and for decoupling the first module from the second module. In one embodiment, counterweights are used to maintain the sliding lock shaft and each of the connection devices in the fully coupled position.

Abstract: A facilities connection locator is provided for use with a support apparatus for supporting manufacturing equipment. The facilities connection locator comprises a fluid tight bucket having a bottom surface, a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the bottom surface, and a mounting mechanism adapted to mount the fluid tight bucket to the support apparatus so that the fluid tight bucket has a fixed position relative to the support apparatus in an x y and z axes. The facilities connection locator also comprises a fluid connection port, and may comprise a vacuum connection port surrounded by a fluid tight riser. A vacuum line connection may extend through the vacuum connection port and may have a locating flange located a predetermined distance from the connection's top surface, such that coupling the locating flange to the riser fixes the height of the vacuum line connection relative to the top of the riser.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for high speed phase modulation of optical beam with reduced optical loss. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first region of an optical waveguide disposed in semiconductor material. The first region has a first conductivity type. The apparatus also includes a second region of the optical waveguide disposed in the semiconductor material. The second region has a second conductivity type opposite to the first conductivity type. A first contact is included in the apparatus and is coupled to the optical waveguide at a first location in the first region outside an optical path of an optical beam to be directed through the optical waveguide. The apparatus also includes a first higher doped region included in the first region and coupled to the first contact at the first location to improve an electrical coupling between the first contact and the optical waveguide. The first higher doped region has a higher doping concentration than a doping concentration within the optical path.

Abstract: A vehicular power unit mount structure (33) having a first mounting member (51) for attachment to a power unit and a second mounting member (52) elastically connected to the first mounting member for attachment to a vehicle body includes at least one projection (66) protruding from a flange (62) of the second mounting member (52) toward the vehicle body and located at a position offset from a line connecting centers of attachment holes (64, 64) of the flange to ensure that the flange (62) of the second mounting member (52) and the vehicle body are forced together via the projection (66).

Abstract: A motor mounting assembly (30) for attaching a motor (32) to a housing (34) is presented. The mounting assembly (30) includes a pair of flanges (36, 38), one on the housing (34) and one on the motor (32). Each flange (36, 38) has a recess (54, 66) extending around its circumference. A hollow cover (44) is inserted over the flanges (36, 38) and crimped into the recesses (54, 66) to fasten the cover (44) and the motor (32) to the housing (34). The cover (44) includes inner and outer shells (84, 86) separated by a viscoelastic adhesive (88). A resilient damper (40) is sandwiched between the housing flange (38) and the motor flange (36).

Abstract: A mounting lug 10 for use on a variable capacity swash plate type compressor that is movably disposed on the outer surface of the compressor housing 26. The mounting lug 10 facilitates the mounting of a single swash plate type compressor in a variety of vehicles, thereby eliminating the requirement of producing a different mold to cast a compressor housing 26 for each different vehicle in which the swash plate type compressor will be installed.

Abstract: The housing support includes a support member, at least one location zone on a housing for receiving the support member, two spaced apart connectors for securing the support member to the housing at the location zone and two recesses. One recess is formed in the location zone and the other in the support member, whereby when the support member is secured to the location zone by the connectors the recesses face one another and define a chamber positioned between the connectors. A key is located in the chamber for receiving some of the forces which otherwise would be received by the connectors.

Abstract: A motor mounting assembly (30) for attaching a motor (32) to a housing (34) is presented. The mounting assembly (30) includes a pair of flanges (36, 38), one on the housing (34) and one on the motor (32). Each flange (36, 38) has a recess (54, 66) extending around its circumference. A hollow cover (44) is inserted over the flanges (36, 38) and crimped into the recesses (54, 66) to fasten the cover (44) and the motor (32) to the housing (34). The cover (44) includes inner and outer shells (84, 86) separated by a viscoelastic adhesive (88). A resilient damper (40) is sandwiched between the housing flange (38) and the motor flange (36).

Abstract: 13A cover for a marine generator that attenuates the noise produced by the generator when operating and shields the generator from overhead water damage. The cover includes a substantially water resistant flat top wall having a layer of sound-absorbing material secured to its underside. The flat top wall is supported by four leg members and is disposed in closely spaced apart relation to the top of the generator. Some parts of the generator can be serviced when the flat top wall is locked into place and all parts of the generator can be serviced when the flat top wall is removed.

Abstract: A structure on which various equipment, particularly outdoor electronic cabinets, can be mounted comprises a shallow, box-like frame including rigid sides, bottom plates secured to the sides, and cross braces extending between and secured to opposite sides. For rigidity and strength, the cross braces comprise U-beams having upper and lower laterally extending flanges, the upper flanges serving as horizontal surfaces for the mounting of equipment on the support. In a preferred use, the support structure is placed on the ground at a cleared outdoor site and locally available ballast is loaded into the structure for firmly anchoring it in place.

Abstract: An electric drive has a cabinet with fixation points from which each includes a resilient web construction made of a first synthetic material which is partially surrounded by a second synthetic material in order to absorb vibrations. Thus in choosing adequate elasticity of the synthetic materials the electric drive can safely be secured by means of its fixation points thereby avoiding undesired resonance.

Abstract: A washer having a tub supported by a front frame, a pair of front supports and a rear frame. The tub defines a wash chamber with a front opening. The front frame has a pair of vertical members respectively disposed adjacent to the opposing side walls of the tub toward the front opening. The front supports each have a nose extending forward from a neck. The necks are respectively secured to lower ends of the vertical members. A door is pivotally secured to the noses of the front supports. A door hinge support is secured between the noses of the front supports so as to secure the front supports from lateral movement.

Abstract: A support base is attached to a heat dissipating housing of a machine by specifically configured heat dissipating ribs provided on several sides of the housing which are employed to selectively attached the support base to any one of the several sides of the housing and to attach the support base for sliding adjustment movement of the base relative to the housing.

Abstract: An assembly to mount an appliance on a floor includes a pair of openings in the appliance base, each surrounded by a helical thread. The thread includes a pair of downwardly projecting detents. A mount for each opening includes a head with a shaft extending from the top thereof and received in the opening. The shaft includes an external helical thread mating with the appliance base thread. The mount is made of plastic which cold flows sufficiently for the shaft thread to conform to the detents. An unbalance responsive mechanism includes a strap extending across the housing with a transverse pin adjacent each end. A mount for each end of the strap includes a head with a shaft extending from the top thereof. The distal end of the shaft includes transverse openings to receive an end portion of the strap and the corresponding transverse pin. Non-skid, insulating pads are bonded to the bottom of the heads.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus of this invention has an ordinary displaying mode and a hue conversion mode to change hues in correspondence with a user. In the ordinary displaying mode, input image data is displayed on a display, and in the hue conversion mode, an image for hue conversion is displayed on the display. The hues are converted in accordance with an instruction of the user.

Abstract: A stand for receiving machines and equipment includes horizontally and vertically extending beams being constructed as hollow profile sections. Cup-shaped junction nodes are disposed in a plurality of planes. Each of the junction nodes have a given side facing a respective one of the beams and is form-lockingly connected with the respective beam. Cylindrical pins are embedded into the junction nodes. Each of the pins project from the given side of a respective one of the junction nodes by a predetermined amount and engage in a corresponding recess formed in the respective beam. Connecting rods each pass through a respective one of the beams and have an end with an end surface and a thread. The end surfaces of the connecting rods are each spaced apart from a respective one of the junction nodes defining a gap therebetween. Screw connections are each disposed between a respective one of the connecting rods and a respective one of the junction nodes.

Abstract: An assembly and method for repairing an automobile air-conditioner compressor of the type having bored projecting ears located circumferentially about the compressor housing, wherein a bored ear has been broken away from the housing. The assembly can comprise a generally C-shaped bracket and a replacement aperture located approximately equidistant between the ends of the bracket. The assembly has means to be connected to at least two bored projecting ears so that the bracket replacement aperture firmly occupies the position previously occupied by the bore of the broken projecting ear.

Abstract: An inertial sensor chassis is disclosed. The system includes a support frame including three alignment pins and two planar mounting surfaces.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for increasing the bending flexibility of the horizontal joint flange of a low pressure steam turbine. The radial width of the horizontal joint flange in the support area where the turbine inner cylinder rests on the outer cylinder has been significantly reduced. In order to accommodate a reduction in the radial width of the flange in this area, the present invention provides a novel arrangement of the functional features of the cylinder support area. In a preferred embodiment the horizontal joint flange is capable of being narrowed in the radial direction due to the strategic rearrangement of the functional components in the support area. The present invention also provides retrofit steps for modifying existing turbines in order to provide the features and benefits of the improved apparatus.

Abstract: An electric motor mount has a sheet metal L-shaped base of first and second parts. The base first part has a rectangular aperture established by first and second arms lanced from the sheet metal and bent at about a 30-degree angle. The motor is secured to the proximal ends of these arms to have considerable radial rotational flexibility about the motor axis. The base second part has a circular aperture caused by a disc being punched therefrom. A fan blade is made from the circular disc and driven by the motor, which is mounted so that the fan blade is at this circular aperture.

Abstract: A modular constructed supporting frame having a specific constructional shape affording interchangeability, such that the frame may be converted to a base unit, stacking unit, or a floor line unit, adapted to be combined with a modular rollstand frame into a floor unit. The modular frame includes a cavity cast pedestal, providing stacking convenience between modular frames while permitting internal access for repairing or replacement of operating units supported by the frame.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a mount for an electric motor, and comprises a sheet metal annular member adapted to support electric motor parts within it, a plurality of flexible sheet metal mounting lug members extending generally radially outwardly from the outer periphery of the annular member, each of said lug members including a flexible part and a mounting part that extends generally parallel to the adjacent part of said annular member, and a mechanical connection between each of the mounting parts and the annular member. Each mounting part and the adjacent part of the annular member form overlying sheets, and each mechanical connection is formed by portions of the sheets which are pierced and offset radially outwardly and form radially inner and outer bridges, the inner bridge being spread over the surface of the mounting part to interlock the parts together.Another aspect of this disclosure relates to a method of fastening flexible mounting lugs to a motor utilizing mechanical connections.

Abstract: The mounting arrangement permits the mounting of a face mounted electric motor in right-angular relationship on a support frame member without requiring the use of separate fasteners, such as screws and the like, and is of particular value when mounting of the motor by robotic techniques. The motor is provided with a mounting flange having a pair of diametrically opposed outwardly extending mounting ears with mounting openings provided therein. A pair of motor support members is provided on the support frame and includes semi-spherical cam projections which are aligned with the openings in the mounting flange when the mounting face of the motor is positioned against the support frame and rotated until the semi-spherical cam projections snap into position in the openings in the mounting ears.

Abstract: Motor mounting system is designed so that the torsional mode resonant or natural frequency is less than twice the frequency of the motor power supply divided by the square root of two (.sqroot.2). The illustrated mounting arrangements are "soft" with respect to torsional mode vibrations, and yet are "stiff" with respect to axial and tilting mode vibrations. In one arrangement, lugs are formed preferably from a tough and strong sheet or strip material that is thicker and substantially stronger and stiffer (even in the radial vibration mode) than would usually be desirable from a torsional vibration isolation standpoint, but means are provided for promoting flexure in the vicinity of the parts of the lugs that will be subject to the most flexure or deflection. These flexure promoting means may be in the form of tuning apertures formed along a preselected, longitudinally extending neutral axis of each lug so that the strength of the lug will not be objectionably compromised for axial loading conditionss.

Abstract: The casing of a centrifugal pump which is subjected to pronounced external stresses is secured to a foundation or to a base plate by one or more rings which surround the casing and receive stresses therefrom. Each ring has lugs which transmit the stresses to the support; one surface of each such lug can be located in a plane which includes the axis of the pump casing and each of these surfaces abuts a complementary surface of the support. If the casing is surrounded by two rings, each ring is located at a different axial end of the casing. One of the rings can be shrunk onto the casing, and the other ring then allows the casing to move angularly and/or axially therein or therewith but relative to the foundation or base plate so as to compensate for dimensional changes in response to temperature changes. Instead of being shrunk onto the casing, the one ring can be secured thereto by one or more keys, wedges and/or pins.

Abstract: A device for mounting a motor-blower unit at the air inlet of a heating or air-conditioning installation of the passenger space of a motor vehicle, wherein a cylindrical cradle for receiving the motor cage comprises abutments cooperating with a lower edge of the cage, and hooking means formed by longitudinal fingers with resilient attachment, said fingers ending into hooks coming in engagement with an upper edge of the cage for fixing the latter against movement.

Abstract: A means for mounting a pump to a motor is provided by forming a plurality of legs on the bottom side of a pump which abut the motor housing and space the pump axially and radially with respect to the motor, and providing spring clamp means to removably secure the pump to the motor.

Abstract: A flexible vibration dampening mounting assembly for supporting an electric motor within a blower housing. The flexible mounting is normally provided as part of the electric motor and consists of a plurality of circumferentially spaced hardened steel mounting arms which are joined to the motor main frame by a hinge connection which permits attachment of the hardened steel mounting arms to the hinge pins previously welded to the main frame and thus eliminates the possibility of embrittlement of the mounting arms due to heat generated during welding operations.

Abstract: A quick acting suspension means for smoke ejectors. Two opposed spring biased hooks are pivotally connected to a handle. The upper edges of the hooks are so shaped and positioned that, when pressed against a trim or frame member above a door or window opening, the hooks separate to pass around the frame member and then engage and anchor upon the frame member above the door or window opening. The handle unit of the suspension means is connected to a smoke ejector housing to facilitate convenience and ease of handling and suspension of the ejector by an unaided fireman.

Abstract: An improved grill panel and motor mount assembly for fans and fan motors includes a plurality of flexible cables connecting the end plates of the motor housing with a mounting bracket attached to a louvered panel. The cables retain the blower motor in proper position while providing sufficient flexibility to damp out vibrations which occur due to the operation of the fan motor. The combination sheet metal air discharge grill and fan motor mount assembly includes sectors of louvers arranged about a center support section of the grill panel.

Abstract: A bracket for supporting an internal combustion engine on a motor vehicle chassis, wherein an engine for one kind of vehicle can easily be mounted on the chassis of a different kind of motor vehicle. The bracket is characterized by an arm and two wings and is designed for central mounting underneath the engine block in a manner providing stable location of engine and chassis.