Abstract: A comprehensive training equipment includes a bottom base and a walking and running platform provided on the bottom base. The comprehensive training equipment is provided with a plurality of anchor points configured for anchoring a pull rope. The comprehensive training equipment can carry out aerobic and strength training and realize whole-body muscle exercise by setting multiple anchor points for anchoring a pull rope on the comprehensive training equipment, so as to save cost and space, and can be widely used in small fitness venues and families with limited site area available.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides elbow assemblies for ramp and platform assemblies, and ramp and platform assemblies. The elbow assembly includes a first elbow sub-part that is configured to nest within a second elbow sub-part. The elbow assembly includes useful features, including structure that enables direct connection either to a tubular support member or a flat portion of a support member, and structure that provides a smooth transition between the first elbow sub-part and the second elbow sub-part at any angle within the range of motion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an alignment element (10), with which an attachment part (50) can be positioned on a structure part (42) of a motor vehicle. The alignment element (10) is also suitable for retaining the attachment part (50) at a defined distance to the structure part (42) under non-destructive force transmission, and for compensating an occurring angular adjustment (W). The invention also relates to an illumination assembly (28) for a vehicle having the alignment element (10) and a corresponding method for mounting an illumination device (34) on the vehicle. Finally, a vehicle (32) comprising the illumination assembly (28) is also an object of the invention.

Abstract: A welding gun equipped with a retaining unit, which includes a first retaining member and a second retaining member, and retains a stationary gun arm and a movable gun arm. A retaining hole for retaining the stationary gun arm, guide grooves for insertion of rolling members provided on an arm holder that retains the movable gun arm, connecting member insertion holes into which connecting members connecting the first retaining member and the second retaining member are inserted, and a retained member insertion hole for inserting a retained member retained by a moving member that moves the retaining unit to a welding operation location, are formed in the first retaining member and the second retaining member, and the regions where these components are formed are set as thick-walled regions having a greater thickness than other regions. Thus, adequate rigidity is ensured while avoiding an increase in weight.

Abstract: A stopper assembly for a machine. The machine includes an implement. The stopper assembly includes a mount and a stopper. The mount is configured to be coupled to the machine. The stopper is configured to be pivotally coupled to the mount. The stopper is configured to restrict a pivotal movement of the implement when the stopper abuts the machine.

Abstract: A multi-angle magnetic holder includes a first arm piece having a first center magnetic block; a first set of two opposite outside covers tightly wrapping the first center magnetic block between the covers; a second arm piece having a second center magnetic block; a second set of two opposite covers tightly wrapping the second center magnetic block between the covers; and a locking hinge serving as rotatable connection between the first and second arm pieces. A tightening mechanism is provided to receive a hex key into a matching key hole for purpose of setting and adjusting desired angles formed between the first and second arm pieces. The multi-angle magnetic holder has a first acute angle and a second acute angle.

Abstract: A dynamic platform with extending struts has fastened thereto a bi-directional torsional power unit to selectively deliver force opposing either extension or flexion, and to provide assistance in a respective opposite direction. The power unit is threadably mounted on a hinge pin (spline) centrally located on the platform, and is latched to a catch assembly radially located thereto, the hinge pin of the platform communicating with one end of a torsion spring of the power unit and the catch assembly communicating with another end of the torsion spring, to selectively deliver the extension/flexion force. The power unit can be detached, with simple manual operation of the catch assembly, without tools, flipped over and reattached to the same platform attachment points to switch (reverse) extension torque to flexion torque and vice versa.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interlace inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.

Abstract: A system comprising structures connected to the rider of human-powered vehicles improves the force a rider may apply to the vehicle. The elements are primarily connected to the lower body and legs of the rider, with attachment to the rider's shoes, whereby a two-dimensional four-bar linkage is formed. Use of the system may permit a rider to go faster or farther with less effort. An optional novel shoe may be used with or without the other elements of the system.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An aria extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.

Abstract: A power disc style seat reclining mechanism for a vehicle seat includes a seat base fixed mounted guide disc pivotally connected to a set of pivotal discs. The pivotal discs include an internal disc segment and a seat back attaching member. Within the internal disc is a connection features and linkage that may be actuated by a center shaft that is driven by a motor. When the internal disc is rotated, the desired seat back position is the end result as the motion is discontinued.

Abstract: A breakaway assembly may be provided. The breakaway assembly may comprise an upper joint connecting a boom tip to a structure (e.g. a plate.) The breakaway assembly may further comprise a first hinge connecting the boom tip to the structure and a second hinge connecting the boom tip to the structure. In addition, the breakaway assembly may comprise a pressure assembly connected to the boom tip and a lower joint connecting the pressure assembly to the structure. When a force is applied to the boom tip (e.g. from either side, fore or aft), the pressure assembly may be configured to oppose the force and one of the first hinge and the second hinge may be configured to release in response to the boom tip rotating.

Abstract: The Self-Assembly System is composed of a series of units that take an external force that activates an individual state in each unit and sequentially folds/rotates/expands to form a rigid 3-dimensional structure. The system self-assembles from a flexible linear chain or 2-dimensional grid pattern into a rigid 3-dimensional structure, simply by adding an external energy source. The mechanism and placement of each unit provides the sequence of fold angles that is activated by external energy. When the system is assembled, unit-by-unit, or pre-manufactured as a single linked strand, the user is actually “programming” the folding sequence, much like our body's protein strands, that take external energy and fold in a 3-dimensional structure. This demonstrates that structures can be built from 1-dimensional or 2-dimensional flexible geometry and self-assemble into 3-dimensional rigid geometry without manual assembly or construction, simply through an external means of energy.

Abstract: A rotation restricting device for restricting the rotation of a rotating part with respect to a base part, comprising a stopper supported so as to be capable of rotating around an axis of rotation of the base part, a lock mechanism capable of switching between a state preventing and a state allowing the rotation of the stopper with respect to the base part, a first block provided on the rotating part and capable of moving between a position interfering with and a position not interfering with a rotation path of the stopper, and a second block provided on the rotating part and capable of moving between a position interfering with and a position not interfering with the rotation path of the stopper. In a state where the rotation of the rotating part with respect to the base part is not restricted, both the first block and the second block are in the position interfering with the rotation path of the stopper, and the stopper is positioned between the first block and the second block.

Abstract: A coupling capable of adjustably cantilever-mounting a machine such as a labeling machine to a mounting structure, wherein the attitude or inclination of the machine to other machinery such as a conveyor can be precisely adjusted. Also, there is a method a mounting a machine to mounting structure with the capability to adjust the inclination of the machine that requires only one person.

Abstract: A swivel device has a swivel shaft (2) rotatably mounted in a housing. A portion of the swivel shaft (2) projects from the housing (1). A swivel lever (3) is fixably mounted on the shaft (2) and is swivelable relative to the housing (1). The swivel lever (3) is arranged outside the housing (1). A first part (4) of a stop is arranged externally on the housing (1). A second part (5) of the stop is connected with the swivel lever (3). The first (4) and second (5) parts of the stop form a rotational movement stop for the swivel lever (3). The second part (5) of the stop is detachable from the swivel lever (3) and is reattachable to the swivel lever (3) in various positions on the swivel lever (3).

Abstract: A dynamic platform with extending struts has fastened thereto a bi-directional torsional power unit to selectively deliver force opposing either extension or flexion, and to provide assistance in a respective opposite direction. The power unit is threadably mounted on a hinge pin (spline) centrally located on the platform, and is latched to a catch assembly radially located thereto, the hinge pin of the platform communicating with one end of a torsion spring of the power unit and the catch assembly communicating with another end of the torsion spring, to selectively deliver the extension/flexion force. The power unit can be detached, with simple manual operation of the catch assembly, without tools, flipped over and reattached to the same platform attachment points to switch (reverse) extension torque to flexion torque and vice versa.

Abstract: A spherical joint comprises a socket, a ball stud, and a seal. The ball stud comprises a shaft, an inner ring positioned within an outer ring of the socket and within which the shaft is positioned, and a ring retainer attached to the shaft and retaining the inner ring to the shaft. The ring retainer provides an axial end of the ball stud relative to the axis. The outer ring and the inner ring comprise respectively a first spherical surface and a second spherical surface. The first and second spherical surfaces spherically mate with one another. The seal establishes a sealed connection between the outer ring and the inner ring. The socket and the ring retainer cooperate to provide a motion limiter that limits relative movement between the socket and the ball stud so as to prevent contact between the ring retainer and the seal.

Abstract: A shutter system is provided for a grille of an automotive vehicle. A first vane set is disposed at a first grille opening section configured to pivot to a master position. A second vane set is disposed at a second grille opening section configured to pivot to a slave position. An actuator motor is coupled to the first vane set for controllably placing the first vane set to a selected master position. A linkage is coupled between the first and second vane sets for moving the second vane set to the slave position corresponding to the master position of the first vane set. The linkage includes a compensation spring configured to undergo compression when the first and second vane sets are placed in the closed positions and a limit strap for imposing a limit on expansion of the compensation spring.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a display device is provided. The supporting apparatus may include a stationary unit coupled to an installation site, a device supporting unit that supports the display device, a connection unit that connects the stationary unit to the device supporting unit and that guides motion of the device supporting unit, and a tilting frictional unit interposed between the connection unit and the device supporting unit to guide a tilting motion of the device supporting unit. The tilting frictional unit may include a first arc member fixed to the connection unit and a second arc member fixed to the device supporting unit. The first and second arc members contact each other to generate frictional force.

Abstract: A stand for a computing device that may be removed by a user.

Abstract: A foldable furniture includes a retention structure including a left retention coupler and a right retention coupler coaxially and overlapping with the left retention coupler side-by-side in a rotatably movable manner via a pivot joint. The left retention coupler includes at least a left retention member protruding towards the right retention coupler. The right retention coupler includes at least a right retention member protruding towards the left retention coupler, wherein when the foldable furniture is pivotally folded at an unfolded position, the left and right retention couplers are coaxially rotated at an opposite direction until the left and right retention members are biased against each other. Therefore, the retention structure enhances the structural supportive force of the foldable furniture to evenly distribute the loading force on the foldable furniture so as to enhance the stabilization of the foldable furniture.

Abstract: A baby stroller is formed by a stroller frame and a chair, and the stroller frame includes a rotatable base. When the baby stroller is unfolded, the base is provided for abutting the stroller frame and positioned automatically, and when the baby stroller is folded, the chair and the stroller frame are folded and positioned directly together with the rotation of the base. The chair includes a folding joint, such that the chair can be folded directly onto the stroller frame to provide a simple, easy and quick operation and to achieve the effect of reducing the storage volume of the baby stroller.

Abstract: A pivot connection with a locking member which includes a first body with a link with a pivot pin passage. A second body has a pair of arms with pivot pint apertures and the second body straddles the link on the first body. A polygonal boss is formed on one of the arms of the second body surrounding the pivot pin aperture. A third body is provided with a polygonal boss receiver, a pivot pin aperture and a shoulder that engages the first body to prevent relative rotation of the first and third bodies. A pivot pin extends through the pivot pin aperture of the third body, the aligned pivot pin apertures of the second body and the pivot pin passage of the first body. A pressure member engages the pivot pin to apply pressure upon the third body to maintain the polygonal boss in engagement with the boss receiver.

Abstract: A fixture is used to mount an angled machine head on a machine tool. The fixture includes a base adapted to be mounted on the machine tool, and a collar for holding the angled machine head. The collar is mounted for rotation on the base and allows the angled machine head to be rotated to any of a plurality of rotational positions. The collar may be selectively locked to the base to fix the position of the angled machine head.

Abstract: A rotation angle regulating device and a rotatable lamp using the same are provided. Through N passive rotating elements used for regulating the rotation angle, the rotation angle of the active rotating element relative to the fixing element is increased, wherein N is a positive integral equal to or more than 1. In addition, each passive rotating element has a first stopper and a second stopper. The active rotating element, when rotating, drives and makes the passive rotating elements rotating on the fixing element, so that the rotation of the lamp can be stopped at any designated angle through the operations of the first and second stoppers of each passive rotating element.

Abstract: A rotary shaft structure includes a rotary shaft having at least one restriction section and a bridge provided with at least one stop section. The bridge includes a first bridge member and a second bridge member. Each of the first and second bridge members has a pivot section. The pivot sections together define an internal space or room for pivotally connecting with the rotary shaft. The first and second bridge members are formed with bolt holes. At least one retainer is assembled at the bolt holes. The rotary shaft is permitted to rotate within the space or room defined by the pivot sections. The restriction section and the stop section interference with each other to provide locating effect for the rotary shaft when not rotated.

Abstract: A joint for articulations with pseudo-elastic elements comprising a pair of coupled box-shaped elements (13, 14), facing each other in an open surface, moveable and rotating with respect to each other, around a common longitudinal axis (15) and containing a spring-charged pseudo-elastic element (12) which causes the reciprocal rotation, the box-shaped elements (13, 14) carrying an arm (20, 25) facing outwardly for connection with associated portions of an articulation and including stop elements (21, 32; 132, 20) of their rotation. The spring-charged pseudo-elastic element (12) comprises a curved portion, more or less closed to form a ring (36) and two straight portions (37) terminating in ends (23, 34), inserted into holes (22, 33) of the box-shaped elements (13, 14), the straight portions (37) being intersected to obtain a pre-charge before being inserted into the holes (22, 33).

Abstract: A portable terminal including a pair of housings and a hinge apparatus for coupling the housings in such a way that the housings pivot with respect to each other is provided. The hinge apparatus includes a hinge bracket fixed to a first housing of the pair of housings, a pivot member connected to a second housing of the pair of housings and pivotably coupled to the hinge bracket to pivot with respect to a hinge axis, a cam surface provided on the pivot member around the hinge axis, the cam surface comprising at least a pair of recess portions, and a cam member received to protrude and retreat in perpendicular to the hinge axis on the hinge bracket. When the pivot member pivots, the cam member slides and contacts the cam surface and is engaged with one of the recess portions on the cam surface.

Abstract: A coupling capable of adjustably cantilever-mounting a machine such as a labeling machine to a mounting structure, wherein the attitude or inclination of the machine to other machinery such as a conveyor can be precisely adjusted. Also, there is a method a mounting a machine to mounting structure with the capability to adjust the inclination of the machine that requires only one person.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stop screw (1) having a stop buffer part (2), which at a region located opposite of the stop screw (2) comprises a substantially spherical protrusion (2a). At a region located opposite of the stop buffer part (2), the stop screw (1) comprises a recess for receiving the substantially spherical protrusion (2a) of the stop buffer part (2) in order to form an articulated connection between the stop screw (1) and the stop buffer part (2). In order to limit the articulated connection between the stop screw (1) and the stop buffer part (2), the stop screw (2) comprises a screw contact surface (1a) and the stop buffer part (2) comprises a stop buffer part contact surface (2b) located opposite of the screw contact surface (1a), wherein a resetting element is provided for resetting the stop buffer part (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to the set for fastening of measuring device, particularly rangefinder, to the monitored element of building construction, especially of the roof, which includes an universal joint (1) and at least two fluidic dampers (2, 3) and an outer end (6) of the first shaft (4) of an universal joint is equipped with technical means for rigid connection to building construction element while an outer end (7) of the second shaft (5) is equipped with technical means for rigid connection to measuring device, and dampers are equipped at their both ends with technical means for swinging connection of these ends to building construction element or to the measuring device or to an universal joint shafts. The invention relates also to the fastening method of measuring device by means of a fastening set and suspension containing a fastening set.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elastomeric joint, comprising a housing with a through-opening which extends axially along the longitudinal axis of the elastomeric joint, a pivot pin which extends through the through-opening of the housing, an elastomeric body which is fastened to the pivot pin and is arranged radially between the pivot pin and the housing, and with at least one supporting ring which is fastened to the elastomeric body on one end face of the through-opening, wherein a wire ring locks the supporting ring with respect to the housing, with the result that the pivot pin is held in the housing in an axially secured manner.

Abstract: A push broom that is constructed of a broom head that includes a broom plate for supporting bristles or the like and having a rest surface and a bristle support surface; an elongated handle attached to the broom plate of the broom head and for controlling a sweeping action of the broom head and a pivotal coupling member for mounting the elongated handle with the broom head. The pivotal coupling member has separate positions including a rest position in which the broom head rests on the rest surface of the broom plate so that the handle is substantially upright to maintain the broom free-standing and an action position in which the handle is pivoted relative to the broom head so as to enable the sweeping action of the broom head by a user.

Abstract: A technique facilitates drilling applications by providing a unique flex joint. In one embodiment, the flex joint has an adjustable bending stiffness while being much more compact than conventional flex joints. The flex joint also may be designed to de-couple bending moments from the tool joints and, in some applications, can operate as an active vibration and shock control sub by incorporating suitable sensors and a hydraulic actuator system. The design also enables incorporation of other features, such as electrical insulation features disposed above and/or below the flex joint. In some applications, the flex joint also may have an electrical feed through.

Abstract: A pivot knuckle joint and a tent using the same are provided. The pivot knuckle joint includes a male joint and a female joint. A junction portion for being joined with a support tube is disposed at one end of the male joint and a pivot plate is disposed at the other end of the male joint. A shaft hole is opened on the pivot plate. A junction portion for being joined with a support tube is disposed at one end of the female joint and a first shaft disk and a second shaft disk are disposed at the other end of the female joint. A shaft hole is opened on the first and second shaft disks respectively. An accommodation space is formed at an inner side of the first and second shaft disks. When the pivot plate of the male joint is inserted into the accommodation space, a shaft rod penetrates through shaft holes of the male and female joints, so as to control a positioning status of the male and female joints, thereby unfolding or folding the tent rapidly.

Abstract: A support for sonographers provides a path of force transmission from an ultrasound probe to the sonographer's upper arm bypassing the wrist, and thus reducing wrist injuries that can come from the need to tightly grip and restrain an ultrasound probe for long periods of time.

Abstract: In a semiconductor mechanical structure, hinges may not be broken even when a mechanical shock is applied from outside, and thus, crashworthy is enhanced. A light scanning mirror includes a moving plate, a twin hinges constituting an axis of swing motion of the moving plate wherein an end of each hinge is connected to both ends of the moving plate, a stationary frame which is disposed to surround peripheries of the moving plate and supports another end of each of the twin hinges, and stoppers formed on the stationary frame. When the moving plate displaces in a lateral direction, the stopper contacts a side end portion of a recess of the moving plate, so that the displacement of the moving plate in the lateral direction is restrained. Thereby, the breakage of the hinges is prevented even when the mechanical shock is applied from outside.

Abstract: A holding device for medical instruments with a bracket on which at least one medical instrument can be affixed and with at least one joint to position the bracket and/or the medical instrument, so that the at least one joint is configured as a ball and socket joint that is equipped with at least one bearing shell and one pivot ball and whose pivot angle around the longitudinal axis of the joint is restricted by a pivot guard. The pivot guard is positioned inside the pivot ball to provide a holding device for medical instruments whose pivot guard allows for a compact structure of the ball and socket joint.

Abstract: An alignment unit, which is of simple and robust design and can be adjusted well, for directional radios, in particular directional radio antennas, is distinguished by two attachment brackets, which are articulated on a common centre part such that they can pivot about two mutually orthogonal swivel axes, as well as two operating units for separate adjustment and fixing of the pivoting angle of the two attachment brackets relative to the centre part.

Abstract: An angularly adjustable coupler is provided having first and second ends that are in an angularly adjustable mating engagement. The first end has a longitudinal axis and a base with an optionally concave and serrated surface, and can comprise a collared clamp for connecting to a pylon. The second end has a longitudinal axis and a base with an optionally convex and serrated surface, and can comprise a receiver for connecting to a pyramidal adapter. The concave portion of the first end and the convex portion of the second end are complementary to each other. A connector is provided to connect the first and second ends in a selected angular alignment about a fixed axis of rotation. The range of angular alignment of the first and second components spans approximately 50 degrees about the fixed axis of rotation.

Abstract: The brush and handle assembly described herein are specifically designed to scrub and clean all interior surfaces of a bathtub. The elongated handle and brush-head are designed and constructed to permit pivoting the brush-head relative to the handle, but the pivoting movement is confined to a range of 0° to less than 180°. In the preferred embodiment of the disclosed brush, the range of pivoting movement is about 135°. Limiting the pivotal movement of the brush-head relative to the handle enables the user of the disclosed bathtub brush to scrub and clean, easily and efficiently, all interior surfaces, including the interior far-side, the interior near-side, the interior ends and the bottom surface of the typical bathtub without uncomfortable body contortions.

Abstract: A turntable includes a rotatable member rotatable together with a display portion about a predetermined axis line, a fixed member disposed on one side of the rotatable member in a direction of the axis line, a first friction plate whose rotation about the axis line is restricted by the rotatable member (and movable relative to the rotatable member in a direction of the axis line), and a second friction plate whose rotation about the axis line is restricted by the fixed member (and movable relative to the fixed member in a direction of the axis line). The first friction plate and the second friction plate are disposed between the fixed member and the rotatable member in a direction of the axis line. At least, a sliding contact portion between the fixed member and the first friction plate, a sliding contact portion between the first friction plate and the second friction plate, and a sliding contact portion between the second friction plate and the rotatable member are provided.

Abstract: Socket housing has a hemispherical ball socket and a plurality of circumferentially spaced retaining tongues which extend toward an insertion opening, the tongues being radially pivotable to engage over the equator of a ball head. An outer part has an insertion region and a receiving opening into which the socket housing can be inserted in an insertion direction via the insertion region, the insertion region having an inside surface defining an opening with a cross-sectional area which is larger than a cross-sectional area defined by an inside surface of the receiving opening. The retaining tongues are in contact with the inside surface of the receiving opening when the socket housing is in the installed position. A locking device prevents movement of the socket housing counter to the insertion direction when the socket housing is in the installed position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable mowing machine, in which an angle of connection of a blade unit with respect to a support rod is adjustable, and a bending attachment used for this machine.

Abstract: A variable angle standoff in accordance with an implementation of the present invention includes one or more bearing interfaces, which, in concert with other beveled components (e.g., beveled rings), fastens about a wide range of panel and/or object dimensions. In one implementation, a threaded fastener is inserted through a first bearing interface, which interfaces with a first beveled ring. The threaded fastener further threads through one or more panel and/or object eyelets, through a second beveled ring, through a second bearing interface, and ultimately into a standoff shaft. Despite relatively tight fastening of the threaded fastener to the standoff shaft, the first and second beveled rings can accommodate object curvature by rotating in any of an X, Y, and/or Z dimension, as needed.

Abstract: A device in a stackable shopping basket of the type that at the underside thereof is provided with wheels and that at the upper part thereof has a draw-handle hingedly fixed to the upper edge of the basket. The handle is larger/longer in comparison with conventional such shopping-basket handles and has the purpose of making it possible to pull the basket behind rolling on the wheels in connection with walking through, for instance, a shop where purchase is made. The handle which is in the form of a U-shaped frame has, at the respective ends thereof, a first part of a deflection limiter formed as crescent-like circle segments that are arranged around the hinged ends and intended to co-operate with a corresponding second part of the deflection limiter that prevents pivoting motion of the circle segments past a certain arc angle and being in the form of two stop blocks, which are fixedly arranged adjacent to the edge of the shopping basket at the attachment points of the hinged ends.

Abstract: A device suitable for supporting a component, such as a flat display screen, which device comprises a first arm, which can be connected to a wall with a first end thereof, being pivotable about a first pivot axis, and which is connected to a first end of a second arm with a second end thereof, being pivotable about a second pivot axis, which second arm can be connected to the component that is to be supported with a second end thereof, being pivotable about a third pivot axis. The device is furthermore provided with a third arm, which can be connected to the wall with a first end, being pivotable about a fourth pivot axis, and which is connected to a first end of a fourth arm with a second end, being pivotable about a fifth pivot axis, which fourth arm can be connected to the component to be supported with a second end, being pivotable about a sixth pivot axis.

Abstract: An elastic joint with a translating spherical hinge, i.e. a spherical hinge with a sliding joint, comprising an elastic articulated plane (13), a support (16) to which the elastic articulated plane (13) is rigidly constrained, and an axial element (14), positioned according to an axis (11) orthogonal to the plane (13), wherein the elastic articulated plane (13) comprises a series of elastic elements (12) arranged with a first end facing and rigidly connected to the axial element (14), and wherein the elastic elements (12) are flexible in any vertical plane comprising the axis (11) and in the horizontal plane (13) to allow four degrees of freedom or, respectively, the translation of the axial element (14) in the direction of the orthogonal axis (11) and the spatial rotation as well as the torsion around the axis (11). The joint according to the invention is particularly suitable for perfecting a force and moment sensor.