Abstract: A bracket assembly for a portable unit. The assembly is pivotally mounted to the back of the unit and includes a frame member secured to the pivotally mounted member. A cover assembly is releasably secured to the frame member and can be moved to various positions with respect thereto. The cover assembly includes a locking assembly for locking and unlocking the cover assembly relative to the frame member.

Abstract: An extendible leg adapted for mounting to a vehicle includes an outer member and an inner member. The inner member is telescoped slidably into the outer member, and has a first end extending axially beyond said outer member. A nut is fixed relative to the inner member. A rotatable screw is axially fixed relative to the outer member and threadably engaging the nut, wherein rotation of the screw axially drives the nut to axially move the inner member relative to the outer member.

Abstract: An improved leveling device having a unique elongated adjusting leg and locking hub which permits the secure leveling of an appliance without the use of extraneous tools.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a casing and an adjustable foot unit, which is disposed on the casing. The adjustable foot unit includes multiple protrusions of different lengths. When the electronic apparatus is disposed on a supporting surface, one of the multiple protrusions is selected to contact the supporting surface so that a space between the casing and the supporting surface is determined by the length of the selected protrusion.

Abstract: A stabilizer pad apparatus that includes a pair of plate members; and a pad assembly that is adapted for mounting from the pair of plate members. The pad assembly includes a resilient pad having at least one ground engageable work surface and a holder for the resilient pad. A first pivot is provided for supporting the pair of plate members from a stabilizer base; and a second pivot is provided that is substantially transverse to the first pivot for supporting the pad assembly from the plate members.

Abstract: The invention discloses an equipment including a main body and N multi-threaded shafts. The main body has a bottom, and N multi-threaded holes are formed on the bottom of the main body, wherein N is a natural number. Each of the N multi-threaded shafts is screwed into one of the N multi-threaded holes via a head end thereof. Each of the N multi-threaded shafts has a manual part at a tail end thereof, wherein the manual part of each of the N multi-threaded shafts is capable of being operated to rotate the shaft relative to the bottom of the main body, so as to adjust a height of the equipment.

Abstract: A self adjusting foot arrangement for an appliance cabinet has a first socket connected with the cabinet and a second socket connected with the cabinet spaced apart from the first socket. A foot downwardly protrudes from each socket and is moveable along axis into and out of the respective socket. A non-extensile band is fixed at one end to the first socket, passes into the first socket to bear on the first foot and is fixed at its other end to the second socket passing into the second socket to bear on the second foot. The band passes over the top of each foot within the respective socket.

Abstract: The invention proposes a securing device (26) for securing a turbocharger (12) comprising a turbocharger casing (14) to a base (28). The securing device (26) has a first foot (30) which can be fixed in the base (28) and a second foot (32) which can be fixed in the base (28), it being possible for the two feet (30, 32) to be connected to the turbocharger casing (14) at an axial distance from one another. The second foot (32) has a casing connection region (34), which can be connected to the turbocharger casing (14), and a base connection region (36), which can be connected to the base (28). The casing connection region (34) is designed in the form of a partial circle arc or circle arc. An axial strut arrangement (38) connects the casing connection region (34) and the base connection region (36) and includes an angle ? in the range from 0° to 60° with the base (28).

Abstract: An elevating module for a projection apparatus is provided. The elevating module includes a base, a movable leg, a first elastomer, a decelerating module and a fixing component. The base is connected to the projection apparatus and has a slide way, an accommodating space and an opening. The accommodating space is disposed in the base and connected to the opening disposed at one end of the base. The slide way is disposed on one sidewall of the base and connected to the accommodating space. The movable leg penetrates the opening of the base and accommodates within the accommodating space. The first elastomer is connected to the base and the movable leg that can protrude from the opening of the base through the first elastomer. The deceleration module is disposed on the base and connected the movable leg. The fixing component is fixing the base to the movable leg.

Abstract: Setting foot provided with a base and a carrier of which the level can be set with respect to the base by means of a lifting mechanism, in which the base is provided with an axial cylindrical opening having a diameter with internal screw thread, whereas the cylindrical carrier is provided with an external screw thread which cooperates with the internal screw thread of the carrier for the axial setting of the carrier, provided with a lifting mechanism, characterized in that, the coupling device comprises:—a setting bolt with an external screw thread and an outer diameter, and a coupling device between the setting bolt and the carrier;—a hollow (10) along a substantial part of the length of the setting bolt;—a coupling member between the hollow (10) and the setting bolt (13).

Abstract: A device for fastening a turbocharger to a base, with a fastening foot (12) which is integrally formed in one piece on a gas outlet casing (10) of the turbocharger and which has long holes (16) spaced from one another and preferably arranged in a star-shaped manner in relation to one another. In order to fasten the turbocharger, sliding shoes (26) are capable of being inserted into the long holes (16) and have continuous orifices, through which can be led fastening elements (30, 30?) capable of being fixed in the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a supporting device, which comprises a larger clearance for the spindle, whereby the foot receiving device should comprise a high level of stability. The foot-receiving device comprises a component, which occludes the inner sleeve. Said component comprises an opening for admitting the spindle, at least one bracing element located on the upper and/or bottom sides thereof, and two opposing bearing points for the support foot.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a compressor. The mounting bracket includes a mounting member and an elongate bracing member. The mounting member is secured to the housing of the compressor has a central support section in substantial registry with the housing. The mounting member includes two legs which extend from opposite ends of the central support section. The first and second legs respectively include first and second distal portions. The bracing member may be secured to the mounting member with two swaged connections. The swaged connections each define an aperture through the bracing member and the mounting member. A method of mounting a compressor is also provided. The method utilizes a mounting bracket having a bracing member which is secured to a mounting member by deforming at least one of the bracing member and the mounting member into engagement with the other of the bracing member and the mounting member.

Abstract: A leg device supports an object to be able to adjust a height thereof. The leg device includes a leg shaft with a male screw portion, and an elevation body supported on the leg shaft to move upwardly and downwardly. The elevation body has a fixing portion to be fixed to the supporting object, a base portion with a through hole for the leg shaft, and a lock body portion having an upper end rotatably assembled on the base portion and a lower portion with a female screw portion engaging the male screw portion on a front surface thereof. The base portion has an elastic piece contacting a backside surface of the lock body portion, so that the female screw portion of the lock body portion is pushed against an outer peripheral surface of the leg shaft passing through the through hole.

Abstract: A support structure for an image processing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has an apparatus body, a base provided at a lower portion of the apparatus body for supporting the body, and an image processing unit disposed inside the apparatus body or attached thereto. The processing unit is capable of effecting at least either an image forming operation or an image reading operation. The support structure includes a grounding portion formed at and integrally with a bottom of the apparatus base for coming into contact with a contact-object surface such as a floor surface at at least three positions thereof thereby to support the base parallel with the contact-object surface and includes also an elastic projecting portion formed of a material having greater elasticity than a material forming the grounding portion. The elastic projecting portion has a ground-contacting face which projects from a bottom face of the grounding portion under a non-grounded condition of the support structure.

Abstract: A linkage mechanism for foot seats comprises at least two shafts and two guide elements combined at the bottom of a housing, a foot seat is pivotally connected to each shaft, an arc rack is disposed at a relative end of each foot seat, a rack is disposed at each one of two sides of a linking rod corresponding to the arc rack of each foot seat; the racks is respectively engaged the said arc rack of each said foot seat; therefore, when one of the foot seats is rotated, the linking rod is driven to move and the other foot seats are then further driven to rotate. Whereby, the adjustment of the movable foot seats are munch more convenient and time-saving.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a modular stand structure being applied to the back panel of a portable electronic device, which comprises a first board and a cover disposed on a second board. The top of one surface of the first board has a movable button, such that when the movable button is pushed forward, it moves a sliding member and an another sliding member located in the first board towards both sides such that a stand on the other side of the first board will be detached from its embedding latch due to the sliding of those sliding members, while the outward force produced by a spring at one end of a support rod drives two longitudinal grooves disposed on another side of the first board to slide downward to a fixed position in order to constitute a stable supporting angle and give better viewing angle and better operating angle for the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A dishwasher tub is supported and retained on a frame. The rear legs of the frame include lower brackets which support the tub and upper brackets which retain and clamp the tub against movement during shipping. The lower brackets are interconnected by a brace to provide enhanced stability to the frame. The upper brackets and lower brackets are connected together by a male hook on one bracket received in a female slot in the other bracket.

Abstract: A foot pad has an elastic conical body and at least one elastic rib. The elastic conical body defines a connecting surface and an outer conical surface. The connecting surface defines a hollow portion, and the elastic rib integrally connects to the elastic conical body at a surface of the hollow portion. The outer conical surface has a root portion connecting with an outer edge of the connecting surface. A thickness of the elastic conical body at the root portion of the outer conical surface is greater than a thickness of the elastic conical body at other portions of the outer conical surface. Elasticity of the foot pad is thereby increased so as to enlarge a contact area contacting an outer supporting surface, so that an anti-skid effect is improved and the foot pad is capable of absorbing a deformation of an electronic product.

Abstract: A machine shoe and a method for the support of objects, such as apparatuses and machines, characterized by being tolerant to irregularities in the surface on which the object to be supported is placed. The machine shoe has a movable spindle which is secured in concealed fashion in a base by insertion into two locking rings integrated in a polymer material of a lower part of the base. The centre point between the locking rings forms the centre for the movements of the spindle.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus with a height adjusting apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes an adjusting apparatus and a housing. The adjusting apparatus has a connecting part, a leg, a push button, an elastic part, and a stopper. The connecting part connects with the housing and includes a groove and a rack. The leg is disposed movably within the groove to selectively support the electronic apparatus. The elastic part connects to the leg. The stopper engages with the rack to fix the length of the leg. The push button connects to the elastic part to adjust the length of the leg.

Abstract: A novel rotatable stabilizing device is provided for stabilizing foldable legs of ironing boards, keyboard stands legs of ironing boards, keyboard stands and the like on various types of floor surfaces by providing at least two different stabilizing surfaces along the axial length of the rotatable stabilizing device. The novel rotatable stabilizing device may include a variety of means for rotating the device to expose the different types of stabilizing surfaces and may be utilized as an add on device for existing stands or incorporated into a new generation of novel stands incorporating the novel rotatable stabilizing device.

Abstract: An angle adjustment structure of an electronic apparatus having a display unit is provided to position the electronic apparatus on a support plane by an inclination angle. The angle adjustment structure includes: a shaft hole mount fixed in the electronic apparatus and having a hole at a central position; a rotation axle mounted in the hole of the shaft hole mount and having a plurality of locking grooves arranged at a predetermined inclination angle; and a rotation pole having one end formed with a connection pawl, wherein the connection pawl is inserted in the rotation axle to allow the rotation pole to be rotatably mounted in the shaft hole mount. Thus, as the rotation axle is supported on the support plane by the predetermined inclination angle, the electronic apparatus positioned on the support plane is inclined to allow a viewing angle of the display unit to be adjustable.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a drying machine. The drying machine comprises supporting members mounted on a base, and motor fixing brackets each including an insert part, through which a motor is inserted, and first and second supporting legs extending downwardly from the opposite ends of the insert part, the first and second supporting legs being engaged with the supporting members, whereby any vibration of the motor is prevented and attachment/detachment of the motor is easy and convenient.

Abstract: A stabilizer mechanism pivotally attached to a computer casing wall includes retractable spring loaded extension arms which, in a stabilizing position, extend to increase the effective casing footprint while the retractable extension arms are in a storage position. The stabilizer is pivotable into a retraction position within the casing. The stabilizer includes a flat panel attached so its freedom of rotation is limited to support the casing in an elevated position. The retractable extension arms include a mechanism for securing them within the stabilizer. Alternatively, a removable stabilizer is stored in a recess within the casing. In the stabilizing position, the stabilizer is released from the storage recess and oriented in the stabilizing position by rotating the stabilizer until it is at right angles to its storage position. Pressing the stabilizer into the recess locks it in position to elevate the computer casing.

Abstract: A stackable shipping pod adapted for use on a relatively large object having a bottom surface with a plurality of bores therein, each bore for receiving a threaded member, and further having an outside perimeter. The shipping pod includes a top wall which mates to the bottom surface of the large object and has an opening through which the threaded member is extended. Also included is a perimeter wall which extends downwardly and outwardly from the top wall, and has an exterior surface facing away from the top wall and an interior surface facing inward, such that the interior surface of the shipping pod nests proximate to the exterior surface of a second subjacent shipping pod when in a stacked orientation.

Abstract: An adjusting device comprising a foot member, a supporting member, and a moving member. The supporting member is fixed to the foot member, and the moving member includes at least a moving body, an elastic device and a button. The moving body includes two passageways, one of which is sized to receive the supporting member so that the moving body can move vertically and is coupled to the supporting member, and the other of which is sized to receive the elastic device so that the elasticity of the elastic device embeds in the passageway horizontally to clip to the supporting member so that the moving body is fixed to the supporting member. The button is movable horizontally or vertically and is buckled to the moving body, through which the user can impose a force horizontally or vertically to deform the elastic device, so that the elastic device can disengage from the supporting member for the adjustment.

Abstract: A single piece tub support and frame for a dishwasher has a unitary support member that includes a pair of laterally spaced U-shaped upright end portions and an intermediate inverted U-shaped upright portion. The intermediate portion fits over the top and sides of the dishwasher tub rearwardly adjacent the front flange portion thereof. When the U-shaped end portions clear the bottom wall of the tub, they resiliently spring inward into supporting positions under the bottom wall. The unitary support member greatly reduces the number of components required, reduces manufacturing time and cost, and maintains the tub in its designed shape.

Abstract: A machine shoe and a method for the support of objects, such as apparatuses and machines, characterized by being tolerant to irregularities in the surface on which the object to be supported is placed.

Abstract: A furniture leg support is attachable to the underside of a piece of furniture, for example a tabletop, where the furniture leg support is tubular with an interior bore that receives a leg section that can be adjustably positioned in the interior bore, and where a support brace extends between the furniture leg support and the piece of furniture to reinforce the leg support, the support brace has a projection at its attachment to the leg support that can be used to suspend an article, such as an article of clothing or a backpack, from the projection.

Abstract: A single piece tub support and frame for a dishwasher has a unitary support member that includes a pair of laterally spaced U-shaped upright end portions and an intermediate inverted U-shaped upright portion. The intermediate portion fits over the top and sides of the dishwasher tub rearwardly adjacent the front flange portion thereof. When the U-shaped end portions clear the bottom wall of the tub, they resiliently spring inward into supporting positions under the bottom wall. The unitary support member greatly reduces the number of components required, reduces manufacturing time and cost, and maintains the tub in its designed shape.

Abstract: An adjustable support stand (30) supports equipment above a foundation. A body (56) has a threaded sleeve (58). A shaft (60) has a support end for supporting the equipment and a threaded end for screwing into the threaded sleeve of the body to adjust a height of the support stand. An isolation bearing assembly (70) is disposed on the support end of the shaft for providing isolation to the equipment. Four legs (46) are connected to the body. Each leg has a vertical channel member (80) in contact with the foundation and a diagonal brace member (90) coupling the vertical channel member to the body. The legs are individually extendable in length. A leg extension assembly (116) can be used to extend the height of the support stand.

Abstract: A support base is disclosed for distributing a concentrated load over a generally planar surface. The support base comprises a baseplate formed of a moldable polymeric material having a top surface and a generally planar bottom surface. A tubular sleeve is formed integral with the baseplate and extends from the top surface defining an upper portion and a lower cavity portion. A cap, also formed integral with the baseplate, is oriented at the distal end of the sleeve lower cavity portion, thus defining the cavity height. A through bore is formed through the cap generally coaxial with the cavity. An array of projections, formed integral with the baseplate, extend upward from a top surface of the cap and are spaced around the through bore such that the distal ends of the projections provide a generally planar upper mounting surface.

Abstract: A bracket for properly positioning and preferably preventing the tipping of an appliance includes first and second, generally perpendicular legs extending from a central bracket portion, with the first leg being longer than the second leg. Each of the legs is provided with a slot extending to a terminal end thereof and is defined by side flanges which are interconnected by a raised connecting portion. Apertures are provided in the side flanges for use in securing the bracket to a supporting surface or an upstanding wall. In addition, the central portion includes a recess formed with holes for use in toe nailing or screwing the bracket in place. The bracket is adapted to be secured in place with a selected one of the legs extending along the supporting surface in order that a support leg of an appliance can be slid beneath and retained by the bracket.

Abstract: The elongated box frame structure of the present invention comprises a plurality of frame segments attached to at least one end piece. Preferably, two end pieces are attached, one at each end of the plurality of frame segments. The plurality of frame segments are attached to the end piece such that a column-like structure is formed. The inner space defined within the frame segments is substantially free of webbing. Instead, structural strength and stability is achieved by the attached end pieces. The end pieces of one elongated box frame structure are capable of removably connecting with the end piece of other similar elongated box frame structures to achieve varying framing heights and other dynamic configurations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support foot, which is equipped with a damping element and which exhibits an improved pivotability. The fixing element which is provided for pivotally fastening to a foot receiving device rests on the damping element or is fastened to the same, whereby the fixing element is held by a bracket which is fastened to the foot plate and which overlaps the fixing element. According to another embodiment, the fixing element is comprised of two vertical plates fastened to the foot plate at a distance from the damping element, whereby each plate comprises a vertically arranged, longitudinal hole or a round hole having a diameter larger than the diameter of the bearing element.

Abstract: An elastomeric mounting (10) suitable for use in the suspension of an off-road vehicle comprises two rigid end members (11, 12) maintained spaced apart by an intervening tubular body (13) of elastomeric material which defines a central chamber (26), and a substantially inextensible connecting means (36) arranged to extend through said central chamber to interconnect said end members and resist more than a predetermined separation of the end members, one (12) of the rigid end members having a cavity member (37) associated therewith and which lies within the axial length of the mounting between the end members to define a location cavity, said one (12) of the rigid end members having a substantially planar axially outwardly facing contact surface (51), a location member (38) positionable in said location cavity captively to engage an end region of the inextensible connecting means (36) and transmit force to the cavity member (37) when the connection means is loaded in tension, said contact surface (51) of an en

Abstract: A first machine mount is provided having an first load bearing member and a second load bearing member. A force dissipater is provided that dissipates a horizontal axial force by a vertical force. A second machine mount is provided having a first load bearing member, an intermediate load bearing member, and a second load bearing member. A first force dissipater and second force dissipater is provided that dissipates a horizontal planer force by a vertical force.

Abstract: A fixing device for setting anti-shock foot stand comprises a casing and a positioning seat, wherein a deck and a shed connected therewith are housed in the casing; an inner space is available in the shed; at least a slot is formed in a ceiling of the shed, and one end of the slot is extended to reach an edge of the ceiling; a plurality of tapped holes and through holes are disposed in the ceiling and in two lateral walls of the shed respectively; a plurality of through holes is arranged in the deck; and at least a tapped hole and a plurality of tapped holes are disposed in a ceiling and in two lateral walls of the positioning seat respectively at positions corresponding to those lateral through holes of the shed. When assembling, the foot stand is firstly placed in the slot, then the shed and the positioning seat are edge jointed together and locked with bolts.

Abstract: A jackscrew insert and a method for jackscrew insertion into existing mounting openings in a machine base are described. A jacking shoulder is provided by a modification of the existing mounting openings utilizing a jackscrew machining tool. The jackscrew machining tool includes a cutting edge which cuts the jacking shoulder into the machine base adjacent the existing mounting openings. Should the existing mounting openings not be modified for proper utilization of the jackscrew insert, a jackscrew assembly and method for use are also described.

Abstract: The base pan of a refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump is overlain by a series of assemblies each serially including a grommet, a compressor foot or base and, optionally, a washer or the like. A stud or bolt extending through each assembly secures the respective assembly to the base pan. The grommets are each received in recesses defined by a lip or rim formed on a compressor foot such that the grommets are exteriorly, peripherally or circumferentially engaged by the lip or rim so as to resist transverse motion of the compressor. The grommets are preferably located entirely between the compressor foot or base and the base pan. The grommets have different wall thicknesses at different axial and/or circumferential locations.

Abstract: A positioning foot member includes a mounting base fixedly fastened to the bottom side of the wheeled bottom rack of a baby walker, and a holder base coupled to the mounting base and supported on a spring member and alternatively set between a received position for enabling the baby walker to be moved on the floor freely and an extended position to support the baby walker on the floor and to stop the baby walker from movement.

Abstract: A device and method for leveling a machine uses a base with a central opening and a bolt detachably insertable through the opening of the base. The head of the bolt will mate with the opening in this base. A nut can then be screwed onto the bolt in order to lock it to the base. Two additional nuts will hold a machine anchor on the bolt. The nuts adjacent the anchor can be vertically adjusted in order to level the machine. Openings are provided in the base for hold-down screws. These hold-down screws can be drilled through the openings of the base into the floor in order to hold the machine in position in final assembly. Before this time, these screws can be drilled into a pallet, shipping crate or other platform on which the machine is to be transported.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a moveable machine foot providing a sealing function between a threaded spindle and a corresponding support plate of the machine foot. Bacteria can be trapped between these two elements, in particular when liquids come in contact with the threaded spindle, drip downwardly and come close to the gap, since these liquids can then fill the gap, with residual contamination being formed in the adjustment range between the threaded spindle and the support plate located next to the floor. It is therefore an object of the invention to prevent the incursion of liquids between these two elements.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved power generation facility and method of construction. The improved power generation facility of the present invention provides a low impact implementation suitable for placement in or near a developed, populated area comprising ultimate consumers. The improved power generation facility comprises a foundation; a plurality of legs which form a support structure capable of supporting a plurality of condenser modules with cooling fans of predetermined size; and a housing for containing predetermined power generation equipment, the housing fitting inside the support structure and having a facade which can be made to blend into a surrounding environment's architecture. In a preferred mode, the legs are tricolumn legs that may be removably fastened to each other and to the foundation. Further, the housing may be suspended from the support structure and the plurality of cooling fans situated to minimize noise from the cooling fans.

Abstract: An anti-tip device for a computer tower chassis. The anti-tip device includes a hub and a base foot that is mounted to the bottom surface of a tower chassis. The hub is fitted into an interior cavity of the base foot and provides the base foot with a foundation around which the base foot rotates. The hub itself is mounted to the tower chassis through a set of pins that ensure that the hub is kept stationary. The base foot includes an elongated foot and cavity for housing the hub. The interior circumference of the cavity includes a number of detents that define positions of the base foot. The hub includes a spring mechanism including a knob that is fitted to snap into a detent. As the base foot is rotated, the rotational force decompresses the spring so that it rides on the outer surface of the interior circumference of the base foot.

Abstract: A support foot for heavy bodies, in particular operating machines and the like, comprising a stem for joining the foot to the machine, joined to a base block intended to rest on a support surface. The support foot is completed by a covering element for the base block, which can be removably joined to the said base block and is designed to cover the base block, while allowing the stem to protrude.

Abstract: A foot device for supporting electronic equipment thereon comprises a sleeve having an axial through bole, and a plurality of balls one by one in line provided in the hole wherein the bottom and top balls are extended above the axial through hole. As such, in use, the electronic equipment is supported by the extended ball of the foot device, while not in contact with supporting plane. This point based contact has the effect of suspending the electronic equipment in the air, thus eliminating interference. Further, the vibration generated by the electronic equipment is not absorbed and interfered by the supporting plane, resulting in a uniform transmission of vibration to all directions without damping or interfering for achieving a maximum quality.

Abstract: The height adjustment range of a levelling shoe with an annular support surface is increased by a device that includes a spacer ring having a first face and a second face. The first face has, at a radially inward location, an axially protruding annular projection. The second face has, at a radially inward location, a recess that is substantially complementary to the annular projection. There is also provided a slot that extends over the entire axial length of the spacer ring and projection and extends from an outside peripheral surface of the spacer ring to an inside peripheral surface of the projection.

Abstract: A leveled load is carried by a support on one of the exterior surfaces of a pair of outer wedges maintained in parallel spaced relation to each other by an intermediate activating wedge to which selective horizontal displacement is imparted relative to the outer wedges for vertical adjustment. Such selective displacement is imparted by rotation of a screw bolt threaded through a centering pin held in non-rotatable relation to the intermediate wedge in vertical alignment with the load support.