Abstract: An adjustably positionable pivot joint connection assembly for wheel guide arms in motor vehicles For the purpose of centering connection bolts in oblong holes, the latter are provided with centering snugs arranged on their end faces and directed towards one another. The centering snugs engage the bolt to hold it in its center position in certain rotative positions of the bolt. The bolt includes a longitudinally extending notch which engages over one of the centering snugs when in an end position of the oblong hole, rotated so the notch is aligned with the snug.

Abstract: A clod chopper structure arranged to effect the cutting and cubing of earth clods into manageable agricultural components is provided. The chopper includes a rectilinear frame, including intersecting rows of first and second blade members whose edges extend beyond the lower periphery of the frame. The handle is arranged in a modified configuration for adjustment pivotally relative to the frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular security fence and, more particularly, to a plurality of interconnectable fence panels, each fabricated of weather proof recyclable materials. The fence panels can be produced in a variety of colors and sizes ranging from decorative landscaping fences to privacy fences. No staining or painting is required. These fence panels are formed to interconnect with one another and are secured together, preferably, through the use of threaded fasteners. Each successive panel conceals the unsightly fasteners which secure the preceding interconnected panel. The fence panels require virtually no maintenance. A number of panels can be interconnected prior to distribution, thus providing preassembled sections of fence. Optional panels may be formed to include utility boxes to accommodate electrical devices such as light fixtures, receptacles, and security devices. A fence of this type is durable, demanding little repair, and is not likely to fall prey to vandalism.

Abstract: A spinning reel includes a spool mounted on a spool shaft. An engaging mechanism is disposed in a rear end region of the spool for interconnecting the spool and spool shaft to allow torque transmission therebetween, and limiting rearward movement of the spool. A stopper is disposed in a front end region of the spool for limiting forward movement of the spool. The engaging mechanism includes an engaging piece formed on the spool shaft, and an engaging portion for contacting the engaging piece to prevent the spool from rotating relative to the spool shaft. An elastic retainer is provided for preventing relative rotation or relative axial movement between the spool and spool shaft when the engaging mechanism is in operation.

Abstract: A windshield wiper assembly (18) includes a drive motor (20) linked to a pair of pivot shafts (30), each having a pivot axis (34). Mounted on each pivot shaft (30) is an adjustment connector (38). Each adjustment connector (38) includes a main cylindrical portion (42) concentric with pivot shaft (30), which includes a series of teeth (46), and an arcuate key portion (48) protruding from main cylindrical portion (42) opposite teeth (46). A wiper arm assembly (56), having a wiper arm head (62), installs onto adjustment connector (38). Wiper arm head (62) includes a main cylindrical recess (64) with a series of serrations (66) on its surface, at least one more than there are teeth (46), and a key arcuate recess (68) protruding from main recess (64).

Abstract: The present invention relates to electronic chassis installed on aircraft. More particularly, the present invention relates to a safety locking system for establishing the presence of the mechanical-electrical integrity of a chassis. More specifically, disclosed is a safety locking system for conditionally permitting or disallowing mating of an external connector with a mating chassis connector dependent upon whether or not the chassis is fastened to a support frame.

Abstract: A double eccentric fastening mechanism releasably mounts brackets to a miary vehicles or other objects where mounting locations on individual vehicles vary in positional relation to one another. The fastening mechanism has a first eccentric member comprising a first collar whose stepped outer diametrical surface closely fits in a complimentary stepped bore in the bracket. The first eccentric member also has a second collar fixed to and eccentric with respect to the first collar. A second eccentric member has a circular portion and a flange affixed concentrically to the circular portion. The circular portion and flange closely fit in the second collar. A socket on the second eccentric member is eccentric relative to the circular member and accepts a fastener, such as a bolt, that attaches a towing lug to the socket. The double eccentric mechanism also includes a plate that faces against the first and second eccentric members so as to inhibit rotation of the eccentric members relative to the bracket.

Abstract: A security rail attachment for a bed comprises a post with an adjustable foot at the lower end, a rail portion mounted within the post and rotatable about the vertical axis of the post and an attachment rail which extends across the end of the bed and includes clamping elements for clamping to angle irons along the sides of the bed. The rotatable rail portion can be latched at four 90.degree. spaced positions by notches in the base of a vertical post of the rail portion which cooperate with a transverse pin in the post. The rail portion can therefore project outwardly from the bed at right angles thereto for assisting the occupant in standing or can lie along the side of the bed to assist the occupant by preventing falling from that side of the bed.

Abstract: There is disclosed an addressable device for receiving address coded signals from a central control unit. The device includes an electrical unit that is detachably connected to a base. The electrical unit has a switch for setting the address of the electrical unit. The base has an addressable key that is insertable into an opening in said switch when the addresses of the key and switch match and is not insertable when the addresses do not match. Alternatively, there is an addressable lock on one of the electrical unit and base and a separate addressable key on the other of the electrical unit and base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electronic chassis installed on aircraft. More particularly, the present invention relates to a safety locking system for establishing the presence of the mechanical-electrical integrity of a chassis. More specifically, disclosed is a safety locking system for conditionally permitting or disallowing mating of an external connector with a mating chassis connector dependent upon whether or not the chassis is fastened to a support frame.

Abstract: In a line connector system an incorrect interconnection of different lines shall be excluded. This is achieved by connecting a female connector (1-3, 1-6) to one line and a male plug (2-3, 2-6) to the other line, the female connector and male plug having a defined total length when connected; the total length may for example exactly correspond to the distance between two holding members (4, 5) of a holder (3) which receives the connected coupling members with the lines connected thereto. The individual female connectors and male plugs, respectively, have a respective different length such that the total length of incorrect coupling members in a connected state deviate from the predetermined length, whereby for example an insertion of the connected coupling members into the holder is impossible.

Abstract: A vehicle air bag assembly includes an air bag container with a special orientation device for orienting and supporting an inflator in the container. The air bag container includes a pair of spaced-apart sidewalls. One of the pair of sidewalls has an opening which is dimensioned to receive an inflator. The orientation device comprises an orientation ring coupled to the one of the sidewalls and located at least partially within the opening in the one of the sidewalls. The inflator is loaded into the container through an opening in the orientation ring. The orientation ring has an internal configuration which (i) requires the inflator to be in an initial orientation as the inflator is loaded into the container, and (ii) engages a portion of the inflator to center and support the inflator in a predetermined final orientation when the inflator is coupled to the container.

Abstract: A structure for connecting a fixed support to a facing panel, in which rotatable L-shaped brackets are mounted on the support and panel and a rod extends between pins mounted in the bracket legs, so that the effective length of the rod may be varied and the brackets rotated to correct for misalignment between the support and the panel.

Abstract: A foldable dummy object for military camouflage purposes consists of at least three deformable rods (2) which meet at a common point (1) at which they are mutually connected. When the dummy object is deployed, the rods assume and retain the shape of irregular three-dimensional curves, forming an outer rod assembly which can be placed appropriately on the object to be camouflaged, including its corners and edges. The rod assembly comprises a camouflage net which constitutes the definitive outer envelope of the dummy object and also determines its shape. The dummy object is easy to assemble and disassemble and can be trimmed in a known manner with any type of camouflage material. The claim relates to the basic idea and various embodiments.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a marine engine comprising an operating lever inserting into an opening from the back side to the fore side of hull board and disposed in the fore side of the hull board to control the marine engine by rotating a main body which is disposed in the back side of the hull board to transform a rotational movement of the operating lever into an operational force of a control cable and a set block installed on the fore side of the hull board to fix the main body to the hull board, the main body having a shaft which is connected with the operation lever to transmit movement of the operational lever and a plurality of first installation holes which are arranged radially, the set block having a slit for receiving the shaft in the lateral direction and a plurality of second installation holes arranged, along with a circle having the same diameter as a pitch circle of the first installation hole and part of which are located in the position accorded with the first installation holes when the shaf

Abstract: A vehicle suspension adjustment mechanism comprises pairs of plates having mutually complementary annular ribs and grooves for mutual interengagement to facilitate rotation of the pairs of plates with respect to each other. One of the pair has an enlarged semicircular aperture and the other of the pair has a smaller circular aperture of the same diameter as the trailing arm pivot bolt. The alignment position of the trailing arm relative to the vehicle frame is adjusted by rotating one of the plates relative to another of the plates.

Abstract: A wrench includes a handle portion of the wrench telescopically mounted in a handle sleeve having a locking bolt resiliently held on the handle sleeve for locking the handle portion in the handle sleeve by engaging the locking bolt with anyone transverse groove transversely formed in the handle portion, thereby providing a wrench having an adjustably telescopic handle.

Abstract: A snap fit cable retainer is illustrated for accommodating multiple diameter cables in a snug fit configuration by having the bit portion between adjacent side legs being closer to the extremities of the legs than is the main bit portion of the overall connector. In this way, large diameter cables can be run lengthwise through the retainer and smaller diameter cables can be run crosswise through the retainer. The retainer can also accommodate a layer of cables in each direction simultaneously by placing the lower level in the crosswise direction through the retainer and the second layer on top in the lengthwise direction.

Abstract: An adjustable, resettable fixed mount for a hologon laser scanner disc or spinner provides perpendicular angular orientation of the hologon disc relative to the motor rotation axis within about 5 to 10 arc seconds and corresponding wobble angles as compared to 20 to 40 arc seconds for hologon discs mounts in dynamic mounts or rigidly with fixed, hard mounts which have heretofore been proposed and used. The improved mount is a fixed hard mount which is nevertheless adjustable. It may be implemented by a connecting assembly having a hub with a spherical bearing which allows perpendicular angular orientation of the hologon about a plane perpendicular to the motor drive shaft on which the spherical bearing is mounted. A retainer cap has a plurality of angularly spaced adjusting screw members which change the perpendicular angular orientation of the disc relative to the motor rotation axis. Alignment is performed while the hologon is not rotating.

Abstract: A timing gear device includes a first rotatably supported shaft, a first gear, having a predetermined number of circumferentially spaced teeth, engaged on and carried by the first shaft and a second rotatably supported shaft spaced from the first shaft. A second gear having a predetermined number of circumferentially spaced teeth is engaged on and carried by the second shaft. The first gear and the second gear are engaged with each other. A timing device is provided for changing the rotative position of the second shaft and the second gear in relation to the first shaft and the first gear. The timing device includes a single primary keyway in one of the second gear and the second shaft and a plurality of secondary keyways in another of the second gear and the second shaft. The secondary keyways have differing configurations. A key is provided in the primary keyway. The key is engaged in a predetermined one of the secondary keyways to establish a driving engagement between the second shaft and the second gear.

Abstract: A device comprising a ring coupled on its inside surface to a steering column and coupled on its outside surface to a member such as the hub of a steering wheel, the ring being adapted to be displaced in translation by means of a control member, at least one of the couplings being adapted to determine in addition to translation of the ring angular displacement of the hub relative to the steering column, the control member comprising a screw with its axis parallel to the rotation axes of the members and which, by cooperation with the ring on the one hand and the hub on the other hand, is adapted to bring about translation of the ring by virtue of commanded rotation.

Abstract: An adjustable timing gear arrangement having an output shaft and a camshaft operable in timed relationship with the output shaft comprises a first rotatable drive member driven by the output shaft with a second rotatable drive member mounted on the camshaft and operably connected with the first drive member for rotation in timed relation therewith. The second drive member is mounted on the camshaft for rotation on a common axis with the second drive member and the camshaft and is secured thereto to fix the angular relationship of the members. The mounting permits limited relative angular rotation of the members when the members are not so secured. For adjusting the relative angular positions of the second drive member and the camshaft there is an assembly including an unthreaded, cylindrical stud extending from the camshaft into a radially extending slotted opening through the second drive member. The opening includes angularly spaced, parallel sides.

Abstract: A guide bar for an elevator door includes a beam having a plurality of attachment apertures formed therein for the attachment of a guide, sliding or roller. The apertures are arranged in a staggered pattern providing for numerous adjustment possibilities for the guide to accommodate variations between the door and a guide track for the door. The guide is attached to a first horizontal web of the beam and extends into a groove mortised into the door sill, whereby the elevator door is guided at the lower end along a predetermined sliding track. Each aperture is formed from three overlapping circular recesses, the center points of which form an isosceles triangles such that bolt heads of fasteners are supported on at least two thirds of their circumference by the first web. The center points of the recesses of the apertures are staggered with respect to the center points of each of the other recesses in a direction transverse of the first web by a step width to provide a plurality of adjustment possibilities.

Abstract: A connecting piece is disclosed for connecting an elongate bracing element to an apertured locking disk on a scaffolding standard. The locking disk is of the sort that is provided with a plurality of apertures spaced around its perimeter. The connecting piece is provided with an upper portion, a lower portion and a slot between the upper and lower portions of suitable width to accommodate insertion of a disk therein. The upper and lower portions are provided with aligned apertures situated to align with an aperture on a disk. The connecting piece is provided with a locking wedge element captive in the apertures of the upper and lower portions and drivable through the aligned apertures of the upper and lower portions and the locking disk.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a button stitching machine includes a shaft rotatably mounted in a support block and having a threaded, forwardly extending portion and a rearwardly extending portion. The threaded forwardly extending portion threadedly engages a bore provided in a rear end of a rear tongue of the button stitching machine. Rotation of the shaft causes the rear tongue to advance and retreat accordingly. A potentiometer-type dial provides an inner scale graduated for indicating fractions of a turn and an outer scale which counts the number of turns.

Abstract: A device for adjusting at least one alignment characteristic of an automotive vehicle wheel that is adjustable through an adjusting bolt and nut, the device including a cam member having an eccentrically disposed aperture that receives the bolt. The cam member includes a mechanism for detachably attaching the cam member to the nut or to the head of the bolt such that the cam member is rotatable by engagement of the nut or the head of the bolt. When the cam member is rotated, the member works against a cam member bearing surface such that the bolt is moved sideways thereby adjusting camber.

Abstract: A misalignment compensating fastener insert for adjusting the location of a fastener to compensate for misalignment in attachment holes of articles to be assembled. The misalignment compensating fastener insert includes a truncated cone shaped outer body member having an eccentric tapered inner bore and a truncated cone shaped inner body member having an eccentric inner bore. The truncated cone shaped inner body member is rotatably positioned within the tapered inner bore of the truncated cone shaped outer body member which is rotatably positioned in a tapered attachment hole of a first article to be assembled. A second article to be assembled includes a cylindrical attachment hole corresponding to the tapered attachment hole. Adjusting the eccentricity of the inner bore of the truncated cone shaped inner body member relative to the truncated cone shaped outer body member compensates for misalignments between the attachment holes.

Abstract: A blade alignment mechanism for an ice skate including a clamp for releasably securing the blade assembly to a skating boot in a trial position. The clamp includes a first member secured to the boot at a point remote from the screw apertures in the front or rear flanges, and a second member attached to the first member and disposed to contact one of the flanges to hold it in a trial position. The second member includes an enlarged adjustment opening that allows side-to-side and fore-and-aft adjustment of the second member with respect to the first member. The first and second members are locked into the selected trial position by tightening a threaded fastener that draws contacting serrated faces of the first and second members together. Thus, the blade assembly is releasably attached to the boot in a trial position for trial use by the skater.

Abstract: An insulator block (10) for use with vehicle suspension systems particularly camel-back truck suspension systems. The insulator block (10) comprises a resilient base (12), locating pin (13) and a ring (14) with an eccentric aperture (15). The eccentric aperture (15) receives locating pin (13) the outer circumference of ring (14) mates with an aperture in the leaf spring of the suspension system. The insulator block (10) connects the leaf spring of the suspension system to the drive axle of the vehicle via a hollow box unit (5). The position of the hollow box unit (5) and vehicle axle to the leaf spring may be adjusted by using rings (14) with different eccentric apertures (15) on the locating pin (13). The rings (14) are normally held in place on the locating pin (13) by tack or spot welding.

Abstract: A prosthetic capture device to interconnect a sleeve which grips a stump of a limb with a prosthesis. The silicone sleeve is constructed with a threaded screw protruding down from the bottom of the sleeve. A spring loaded sliding plate with a keyhole shaped hole, operating in conjunction with a fixed plate with a circular hole, is used to capture the screw head when it is inserted into the prosthesis. An adjustment plate attached to the capture device on the prosthesis has two circular sections which fit into a base plate, and each of the circular sections has a slot into which is set a clamping screw. The base plate is connected to the body of the prosthesis. The base plate can be moved in an elliptical pattern relative to the prosthesis as the clamping screws slide in the slots.

Abstract: Camber adjustment assembly for adjustably and securely positioning a wheel within a vehicular suspension system utilizing a generally vertically arranged support strut with the lower end of the strut being provided with a generally "U"-shaped bracket secured fast thereupon. The bracket is typically provided with two vertically spaced apart bore pairs for receiving through-bolts therethrough, and for retaining the knuckle assembly therewithin. The camber adjustment assembly includes an eccentric bolt having an eccentric segment between the head portion and the distal portion, with the eccentric segment being designed to be retained within either the upper or lower series of bores formed in the knuckle assembly.

Abstract: A shim device adjusts camber and/or toe of a wheel assembly that is attached to an axle assembly by a plurality of spaced apart bolts. The shim device includes a relatively flat tapered plate that has a indicia selectively positioned thereon to indicate the angular position of the plate with respect to the bolts such that the plate may be selectively positioned to adjust camber and/or toe a selected amount.

Abstract: A lateral guide device for a ski boot is disclosed which may be joined by its front end to a binding (13) with a housing (19). The bonding is fastened onto the ski such that the boot heel may be tilted upwardly relative to the ski. The device includes at least one longitudinal guide rib unit (12) cooperating with a complementary longitudinal groove at the underside of the sole of the ski boot so as to ensure a lateral guidance of the ski boot when the latter is rolled from an upwardly tilted position into a position approximately parallel to the ski. For the purpose of adaptation of the device to different shoe sizes and for facilitated assembly, the longitudinal guide rib unit (12) may be connected, with positive locking action, either directly to the binding (13) or the binding housing (19), respectively, or through a rear section (11) to a front section (10) of the longitudinal guide rib unit (12), which is preferably joined to the binding (13).

Abstract: A wheel alignment adjustment device comprising a first member adapted for supporting an elongate shaft portion of a vehicle wheel suspension assembly and a plurality of parallel overlapping bores extending through the first member adapted for axially receiving the elongate shaft portion in a selected one of the bores and for maintaining the elongate shaft portion in a radially stationary position therein.

Abstract: This eccentric bushing is designed to save mechanics/operators of agricultural planters money and time in replacement of common bushings formerly employed in these machines. Primarily, the bore of this bushing is eccentric/skewed on its axis and is received on a pin of a frame of a planter, and by its manual adjustment will cause a rubber depth gauge wheel to re engage a disc of the planter to keep the disc sharp.

Abstract: A stand 1 for supporting an electric iron when not in use, comprising a clamping device 3 for clamping the stand onto an ironing board 4. So as to facilitate placing the iron on or taking it from the stand, the stand is provided with a rotary table 5, it being possible to attach the clamping device 3 to the rotary table. The stand also includes a storage space 17 for storing the clamping device.

Abstract: A disc brake caliper is provided which has a parking brake. A dual lever parking brake apply assembly is also included which allows adjustment of the parking brake without modification of the parking brake cable. The adjustment is made by changing the relative position of the levers with one another.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the angular position of rotation of a steering wheel hub of a motor vehicle relative of a steering shaft utilizing a bushing which is located between these parts and connected to each of these by sets of teeth distributed uniformly over the inner and outer periphery of the bushing and wherein these teeth offer a large number of possibilities of angular adjustment as a result of the engagement of one set of teeth with the steering wheel hub for a coarse adjustment and as a result of the engagement of the other set of teeth with the steering shaft for an even larger possibility of minor angular adjustment.

Abstract: A set of eccentric dowel pins and a pin-adjusted structure can move interlocking features of a hole type modular tooling system directly and continuously along axes without rigging and indicating, and thus provide full flexibility to such a hole type modular tooling system.

Abstract: An upper end portion of a steering knuckle is fastened to a pair of parallel flanges of a bracket secured to a lower end portion of the strut by a relative angle adjusting mechanism. The upper portion of the steering knuckle is adapted to swing about the pivoting bolt by turning the relative angle adjusting means to adjust a relative angle of the steering knuckle for setting a camber angle. One of the flanges is provided with a first guide opening extending crosswisely with respect to the axis of the strut whereas the other flange includes a second guide opening extending in parallel with the axis of the strut. The relative angle adjusting mechanism is provided with an adjust bolt having a larger diameter portion and a smaller diameter portion. The larger diameter portion is eccentric to the smaller diameter portion for easily adjusting the camber angle.

Abstract: A bicycle seat adapter which is positioned between the bicycle seat and the bicycle seat post to provide a wider range of seat positions. This device offers a rider alternative seat positions which increases rider comfort, improves the riders aerodynamic position and manages energy transfer from the rider's legs to the drive train.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shear lock comprising an electromagnet having an E-shaped cross section with a coil positioned about the middle leg of the E is mounted to a doorway and an armature is mounted to the door, where in one form the middle leg of the E is shortened to define a recess to receive an elongated armature member and provide mechanical reinforcement against shearing when the electromagnet is energized. The armature is constructed of at least two telescoping members where the outer armature member is U-shaped with legs which contact the outer legs of the electromagnet and the inner member is attracted into the defined recess and will engage the inner surfaces of the outer legs of the electromagnet. Even if the outer member is pryed down from the electromagnet, at least the inner armature members will still be in a magnetic circuit with the inner electromagnet armature member in the defined recess and providing mechanical reinforcement in engaging the inner surfaces of the outer legs.

Abstract: A mixing valve (10) has a modular cartridge (60) rotatably mounted in housin (12). The cartridge has a bottom volume control valve plate (58) attached to a lower section (62) housing a pressure balance valve (80). The lower section (62) is secured to an upper section (120) that rotatably receives a temperature control plate (150). The plates (58) and (150) are both rotatable about a common axis (64). The plate (58) is controlled by operation of stem (180) attached to handle (34). The plate (150) is controlled by stem (160) which is operated by knob (38). An insert (250) allows the knob (38) to operate even when hot and cold water supplies are inverted. A splined hot water stop ring (228) sits in handle (34) and adaptably limits rotation of knob (38) for a selected maximum water temperature. Outer seals (58) assure that all water flows through cartridge (60) when the volume is set for partial flow.

Abstract: A power device for a window regulator is disclosed. The window regulator is of a type which regulates a window pane by moving pull-up and pull-down drive cables connected to the window pane. The power device comprises a motor-powered driving part which includes an output shaft which has a regular polygonal cross section; and a cable winder part including a drum about which the pull-up and pull-down drive cables are wound, the drum having a coupling bore to which the output shaft is engaged, the coupling bore having a regular polygonal star-like cross section with equally spaced angular recesses. The number of the equally spaced angular recesses of the coupling bore is integral times as many as that of the angles of the polygonally cross-sectioned output shaft.

Abstract: A device for changing the axle orientation in a balance beam suspension operates by introducing a variable axial eccentricity between an axle carrier and the beam hanger to vary the amount of yaw on the axle to enable the wheels on the axle to be oriented in alignment with the vehicle axis.

Abstract: A hingeless assembly for a modular display panel system is disclosed. The hingeless assembly includes a first portion which allows for attachment thereto of a flat plate wall panel and a second section for attaching an adjacent hingeless assembly thereto. The hingeless assembly of the present invention may be joined to another hingeless assembly with an angle of from zero to ninety degrees therebetween so as to form a display panel system of virtually any shape conceivable. The hingeless assembly attachment portion comprises an extending circular member and an extending parallel arranged cup-like member. The attachment portion of the hingeless assembly allows for connection thereto of another hingeless assembly with the cup-like and circular members of one of the assemblies respectively fitting with the circular member and the cup-like member of the other assembly so as to form a rotatable angle therebetween.

Abstract: A camber adjusting system for use on the steerable wheels in a closed knuckle steering system comprises eccentrically mounting the steering knuckle relative to the axle tube such that the camber angle of the steering knuckle is adjustable by rotation of the eccentric mounting between the knuckle and the axle tube until the desired camber angle is achieved.

Abstract: A quick attachment mounting plate comprises a flat back plate adapted to be bolted to thrust plates on the back of a backhoe bucket, and a pair of mounting arms extending perpendicularly from the back plate adapted to be connected to a support arm and control linkage of a backhoe or the like. The mounting plate may be reversed so the bucket may be worked toward the backhoe or worked away from the backhoe. A bucket angling device attachable to the mounting plate permits horizontal rotation of the bucket.

Abstract: An apparatus having two slide supports, adjustable with respect to one another, which have attachment surfaces for attaching two holding devices. The balance of the holding devices attached to the attachment surfaces of the slide supports are compensated by having the slide supports each divided into a slide support base plate and an attachment plate with the attachment surface. The attachment plates are connected in a limited adjustable manner with the slide support base plates under spring tension using spring-stressed bolts oriented perpendicular relative to the attachment surfaces. The attachment plate of the first slide support is adjustable in a limited manner through use of an adjustment bolt oriented perpendicular relative to the direction of adjustment of the slide supports on the coordinated slide support base plate.

Abstract: A device for changing the axle orientation in a balance beam suspension operates by introducing a variable axial eccentricity between an axle carrier and the beam hanger to vary the amount of yaw on the axle to enable the wheels on the axle to be oriented in alignment with the vehicle axis.