Abstract: A telescoping stabilization strut system generally comprising a fixturing pin system with accidental or inadvertent operation protection for providing stability and support between a bearing surface such as a ground surface and a load such as a vehicle, an aircraft, a machine, or a structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for charging and discharging includes a support portion, first and second racks, first and second vertical partition walls and a pinion. The support portion supports a secondary battery. The first and second racks are moved in a horizontal direction. The plurality of first vertical partition walls are fixed to the first rack at a constant interval. The plurality of second vertical partition walls are provided between the respective first vertical partition walls and fixed to the second rack at a constant interval. The pinion moves the first and second racks in the opposite directions. Accordingly, a charging and discharging operation, a high-temperature aging operation, and the like are performed in a formation process while limiting the expansion of a battery can through a simple operation regardless of differences for each manufacturer and for each model, thereby saving time and, cost.

Abstract: A slide positioning device includes a main body and a slide member slidable relative to the main body along a axis. The main body defines a plurality of positioning holes along the axis, and the slide member defines a plurality of positioning grooves along the axis. A rough positioning member is selectively received in one positioning hole to roughly position the sliding member. A fine positioning assembly includes a latch member selectively received in one positioning groove to precisely position the sliding member. A biasing member biases the latch member toward the sliding member.

Abstract: A fixing structure (10) of a distribution member has a plurality of pins provided on one of an annular distribution member and a stator in a predetermined arrangement relation in the circumferential direction, and a plurality of holes provided in the other one of the annular distribution member and the stator so that the plurality of pins are fitted thereinto, respectively. In the fixing structure, each pin and a corresponding hole form one fitting set and the tightening margin of each fitting set has a different value.

Abstract: This disclosure includes a system for aligning an unmounted head gimbal assembly (HGA) comprising a platform for a base plate of the HGA. The platform defines an X-Y plane. The system further comprises a compliant alignment pin extending beyond the platform in a Z-dimension perpendicular to the X-Y plane. The compliant alignment pin includes a tapered portion having a maximum diameter larger than a diameter of a boss hole in the base plate of the HGA. The compliant alignment pin is deflectable in the Z-dimension to allow the base plate of the HGA to register with the platform. The system further comprises a second alignment pin extending beyond the platform in the Z-dimension. The second alignment pin is configured to register with an HGA reference feature of the HGA when the boss hole of the HGA registers with the compliant alignment pin to precisely align the HGA relative to the compliant alignment pin and the second alignment pin.

Abstract: A jig is disclosed and which includes a carrier; an elongate member having an end portion which is located relative to the carrier so that the elongate member is movable arcuately upward and downwardly on a first axis and is rotatable on a second axis extending at right angles to the first axis; an article engaging assembly located at an end portion of the elongated member remote from the first and second axis is provided, and is movable towards and away from the elongate member on a third axis extending transversely of the elongate member.

Abstract: An improvement in a reflow soldering apparatus for bonding a connector element such as flexible circuitry or a pin type input/output (I/O) connector to a printed circuit board (PCB) is disclosed wherein a fixture tray included in the apparatus automatically aligns or self levels itself with the heating bars, or thermodes, of the apparatus. The fixture tray includes a body for supporting the connector/PCB assembly and cylindrical rods extending from the body. The rods are rotatably supported in corresponding grooves on the surface of the fixture tray table. As a thermode is pressed onto the connector/PCB assembly, the fixture tray rotates about its axis of rotation until the work area is aligned with the thermode. In a sandwich type soldering application including a pair of thermodes for simultaneously soldering opposite sides of a connector/PCB assembly, the fixture tray rests on an upper plate of a tray table supported by resilient means such as springs.

Abstract: A sawing platform and workbench includes a stand portion and a platform supported by the stand portion. A pair of adjusting plates fixed to opposite ends of the platform adjust the height and angle of the platform. Each adjusting plate has first and second spaced, vertical slots formed therein to permit vertical movement of the platform. The second slot of each of the adjusting plates includes an arcuate slot formed in the adjusting plate continuous with the second slot to permit angular movement of the platform. An adjusting rod includes a first end portion contained within each of the first and second slots to limit vertical movement of the platform over a distance substantially equal to the length of the vertical slots and to limit angular movement of the platform over a range commensurate with the length of the arcuate slots. A second end portion of the adjusting rod is fixed to the stand portion. Locking means lock the platform at a desirable height and angle.

Abstract: A work holder for precision positioning and movement of a workpiece (20) relative to a machine tool comprises a base (100), a pair of spaced stocks (200, 300) mounted on the base, a spindle assemblies (210, 310) supported on each of the stocks for rotation about a common axis, a chuck (246, 346) supported on each of the spindle assembly (210, 310) for clamping the workpiece (20) therebetween, and adjustable mounting means (236-272, 336-372) on each of the spindle assemblies (210, 310) for permitting movement of each of the chucks (246, 346) transversely of the axis. A driveshaft (406) and gearing (402, 408) is provided for imparting rotation to one spindle assembly (210). A crank (422) is operatively connected to the driveshaft (406), and oscillating drive means (416) is providing for oscillating the crank (422) about the driveshaft (406) in two opposite directions.

Abstract: A stirrup attachment for a surgical table includes an extendable support shaft provided at one end with an attachment means rotatable about the shaft for attaching the stirrup attachment to a surgical table and at the other end with a hinging means. Adjustable calf and thigh support members are hingedly attached to the shaft and include calf and thigh support portions and rods provided with slots. A slideable adjustable sleeve member on the shaft includes engagement members for the slots so as to permit independent movement of the calf and thigh support members relative to the shaft and to one another. Locking means are provided for fixing the shaft, attachment members are sleeve in desired positions.

Abstract: This printed circuit board assembly fixture is of such structure, that it will enable an assembler to assemble a multiple number of printed circuit boards at the same time, and it consists of an angular support frame, so as to enable the user to work at a comfortable angle on a work bench. It further includes a rail-containing assembly, in which the rails are adjustable by thumb screws, so as to accommodate printed circuit boards of various sizes.

Abstract: A worktable adapted to be mounted to the surface of an auxiliary support structure is disclosed having means for selectably orientating a worktable surface to enable a gripped work piece to be positioned at different attitudes.