Joint element to be positioned between two carrying arms, comprises arrangement of clamping pin, lever, and cup springs

A cylindrical projection (10) exceeds from each of two halves (3) forming the joint element (1) and can be inserted into a space (11) at the upper ends of two carrying arms (2) to be connected. The parts (3) are pressed together by an arrangement of two cup springs (7), a cap (12), and a pin (4) positioned between them and guided through the joint elements (3). A lever (5,8) is attached to the opposite end of the pin (4) and can be used for increasing or reducing the forces acting on the joint elements (3).

EINRICHTUNG ZUM HALTEN UND POSITIONIEREN VON GERÄTEN, WERKSTÜCKEN UND WERKZEUGEN

Bracket for a pivoting arm of a collapsible child carrying device

A bracket 10 for a collapsible frame 12, e.g. of a child carrying device, has a recess or region 22 that receives and/or releasably secures a portion of a frame 12, and an arm holding recess or region 24 that receives and/or releasably secures a portion of an arm 14, wherein the body has an axis 18 around which an arm fixed to the bracket can turn, with respect to a frame held by the bracket, between an open position and closed position and wherein the body has a tab 28 or formation configured in the arm holding region to inhibit movement of an arm located in the bracket between an open position and closed position. The bracket further comprises a brace, e.g. washer 30, releasably attached to the body to further inhibit movement of an arm located in the bracket. A structure having such a bracket, such as a foldable child carrying device, is also disclosed.

MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTS PROVIDING ADJUSTMENT

An infra red detector has a body (3) mounted on a base (1) to be rotatable about two axis (6, 5). Three wedging components (7, 10, 11) are distributed along axis (6). A locking member (12) is used to frictionally lock the three components together. The three components are provided with co-operating inclined surfaces giving a wedging action such that, when they are drawn together they tend to lock to the base to inhibit rotation about one axis (5) and lock the body (3) to the locking member to inhibit rotation about the other axis (6). ...

Rotary damper with self-standing mechanism

A mechanical joint for an equipment mount

A mechanical joint for an equipment mount, e.g. a surveillance camera, comprises first and second portions forming halves 4, 5, the faces of which mate using a tapered fit 9, 10 and friction element 11. The halves 4, 5 pivot around central spigots 6, 7 with a fastener 8 passing through the centre which when tightened locks the tapers together and when partially slackened allows controlled adjustment of orientation against the resistance of the friction element 11. The joint is sealed against solid particle and liquid ingress by friction element 11 and seal 12 situated between the mating surfaces of the joint halves 4, 5. The halves 4, 5 may be hollow, providing ducts, through which electric cables may be routed.

A mechanical joint

Portable massage chair

Pivotable carrying arm with rotary joint having bracing arrangement

A pivotable carrying arm (1) comprises a rotary joint having a first joint part (5) which has a cylindrical spigot (6) and a contact surface (11), and a second joint part (12) which has a bearing bush (13) able to be slid onto the spigot (6) and having two friction surfaces (15, 16) oriented perpendicularly to the centre axis (14). By means of a bracing arrangement (7, 19, 20, 21, 22) mounted at the top end of the spigot (6), the second joint part (12) is braced relative to the contact surface (11). The rotary joint may comprise friction washers 17 and thrust washers 22. Further, the rotary joint may comprise knob 29, disc springs 20 and fastening nut 21. Fastening screw 10 may lock the spigot against rotation. The construction of the arm may mean that a moment of friction is present at the rotary joint (4) which remains the same.

Sash restrictor

The sash restrictor 6 has a frame attachment member 16, engaged with a track 10 of a window jamb, pivotally connected to an arm 14 at end 22 by a first connection means 24, the other end 26 of the arm 14 is pivotally connected to a sash attachment member 18 engaging a channel 20 of a window sash 4 by a second connection means 28. Preferably, a pair of restrictors 6 are provided for a sash window having a pair of jambs, each having a track 10 in which the frame attachment member 16 can slide. The connection means 24,28 may comprise a friction fit sleeve around a fastener with a washer located between, and in contact with both, the arm 14 and the respective attachment member 16,18. Preferably, the sash attachment member is fixed in the channel, and has a fixed friction block with a recess in contact with an outer circumferential surface of the respective washer. The fasteners may be rivets and the washers made of compressible plastic providing sufficient axial and/or radial frictional forces ...

HINGE JOINTS

... 1341885 Hinges SUNDAW PRODUCTS Ltd 20 April 1972 [4 May 1971] 12864/71 Heading E2F A hinge comprises a frusto-conical bush 18 retained in a frusto-conical socket 16 of a first part 14 by a screw 21, and a second part 11 which has a cylindrical journal 12 pivotable within a cylindrical bearing surface 19 of the bush; the bush being axially slit at 20 and capable of being contracted about the journal by movement into the socket 16. The screw 21 is tightened to draw the bush into the socket reducing play between the parts and finally locking them; a spring 24 being provided to urge the bush out of engagement when the screw is released. The two parts 11, 14 are formed as metal castings and the bush 18 moulded from resilient plastics.

Improvements in or relating to radio aerials for use on vehicles

... 641,350. Aerials. K.L.G. SPARKING PLUGS, Ltd. Aug. 30, 1946, No. 26087. [Class 40 (vii)] A radio aerial 36, 38 for use on vehicles is frictionally pivoted in an insulated base 10, 11 attached to the vehicle panel 12, so as to be adjustable in position. The aerial, which may be a two-part telescopic rod, is mounted on a cheeseshaped member 28 clamped with a friction washer between the limbs of a fork formed on the bolt 14. A lead-in cable connects with the aerial as described in Specification 641,349.

CONNECTING DEVICE FOR CARRYING ELEMENTS

SHEARING STRESS MECHANISM WITH INTERLACED THERMOPLASTIC

MECHANISM FOR HOLDING AND POSITIONING DEVICES, WORKPIECES AND TOOLS

JOINT ALSO OVER A COUPLED AXLE ARTICULATED WITH ONE ANOTHER CONNECTION STEERING HURRYING

COMMUNICATION TERMINAL WITH FLAT DISPLAY.

MOUNTING PLATE FOR A HANDBRAUSE

DEVICE FOR THE MOUNTING PLATE OF SUN SCREENS

Locking device for connecting joints

A tripod bowl clamp device

A camera support bowl clamp device comprises a bowl member of a pan tilt head suitable for supporting a broadcast or motion picture camera arranged within a recessed member of a camera support, whereby said bowl member is attached at one end of a shaft and a clamping cup arranged at an opposite end of said shaft, whereby said opposite end extends through said recessed member of a camera support; wherein said clamping cup located at a first limit position applies a clamping force to a surface of said recessed member of a camera support which subsequently pulls said bowl member, via said shaft, down into said recess and applies a second clamping force from a surface of said bowl to a cooperating surface of said recessed member, and at a second limit position releases said clamping force to said recessed member which subsequently releases said second clamping force by separating said surface of said bowl from said cooperating surface of said recessed member; characterised in that said clamping ...

MANNEQUINS AND ARTICULATING COMPONENTS THEREOF

A mannequin, particularly a child sized mannequin, that includes articulati ng joints which permit a considerable range of movement. In accordance with a preferred variant of the present invention, special accommodations are made for wrist joints on a mannequin. The present invention broadly encompasses not only full or partia l body mannequins, but any portions thereof that include an articulated connection between one part of the mannequin and another.

PORTABLE COMPUTER TERMINAL WITH A TILTING SCREEN

... 2024510 9007742 PCTABS00101 Le terminal portatif selon l'invention comprend une unité centrale (1), un clavier (2) et un écran (3). Le clavier (2) est déconnectable tandis que l'écran (3) est relié à l'unité centrale (1) grâce à un dispositif d'articulation faisant intervenir au moins un levier coudé (22) dont une extrémité est articulée sur une première face de l'unité centrale (1) tandis que l'autre extrémité est articulée sur l'écran (3). Grâce à la forme coudée du levier, l'écran peut être rabattu contre une deuxième face de l'unité centrale (1). Le terminal selon l'invention peut consister en un micro-ordinateur.

PORTABLE INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE SCREEN

... 2028834 9012356 PCTABS00002 The device includes, on the one hand, a main body with a base (2) and, on the other hand, screen-type dialogue means (7) which are placed in a flat casing connected to the main body (2) by support means and means for maintaining the angular position (14) which can be regulated both for height and for angle. Said means for maintaining the angular position (14) are arranged coaxially to a pivoting axis XX' of a support arm (15) on the body (2) and include a free-wheel device mechanically located in series with a friction angular coupling device. The invention makes it considerably easier to adjust the position of the dialogue means.

Palier avec dispositif permettant d'immobiliser l'arbre de transmission dans le sens axial.

Gelenk für Tragvorrichtungen.

Verbindungsgelenk mit Feststellvorrichtung

Dispositif d'articulation

Articulation

Verstellbare Gelenkverbindung

HINGE DEVICE AND FOR RELATIVE LOCKING OF TWO SURGICAL ROOMS AND AN EXTERNAL FIXATOR COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE.

Pivot with freewheel, has forks whose free ends are displaced by axial displacement of clamping shaft, such that rotation of rotary joint is blocked in one direction through activation of directional freewheel lock

The pivot has Hirth coupling shaft (7) and two forks (3,4) with Hirth coupling discs (11) as a counterpart and displaceable coupling shaft for direction-bound activation of freewheel (5) and preventing the rotation of the swivel joint in coupled state of shaft. The free ends of forks are displaced by axial displacement of clamping shaft (12), in order to grip between Hirth coupling shaft and Hirth coupling discs, such that the rotation of rotary joint is blocked in one direction through the activation of the directional freewheel lock.

JOINT CONNECTING PIECE TO STAUBSAUGERDUESE.

A joint (2) for members (3, 14) defining a suction passage (15) of a vacuum cleaner has one member (14) with pivot pins (4) projecting from opposite sides and another member (3) assembled from two parts (5, 6) around them. The pivot pins have spring elements (10) projecting radially, and parts (9) of these cooperate with detents (13) in an annular cavity (12) formed by the other member (3) so that, as the joint is tilted, the spring element (10) snaps in and out of the detents (13). The joint can thus be adjustably set at any of a number of positions, without any externally operated catch. A swivel joint may also be provided in passage (15). ...

Hinge structure, electronic device and assembling method of hinge structure

Connecting device

Appareil de traitement d'information portatif à écran orientable

L'appareil selon l'invention comprend, d'une part, un corps principal pourvu d'une base 2 et, d'autre part, des moyens de dialogue à écran 7 qui sont disposés dans un boîtier plat relié au corps principal 2 à l'aide de moyens de support et de moyens de maintien en position angulaire 14 réglables tant en hauteur qu'angulairement. Ces moyens de maintien en position angulaire 14 sont disposés coaxialement à un axe de pivotement XX' d'un bras de support 15 sur le corps 2 et comprennent un dispositif à roue libre placé mécaniquement en série avec un dispositif d'accouplement angulaire à friction. L'invention permet de faciliter considérablement le réglage en position des moyens de dialogue.

New special pivot with double position of blocking

MOBILE END OF CONNECTION FOR ACCESSORIES Of VACUUM CLEANER

AXE D'ARTICULATION POUR PROTEGE-RADIATEUR

... a. Dispositif de blocage destiné à bloquer une tôle de protection en position de recouvrement. b. Ce dispositif de blocage comprend une cheville de blocage pouvant être déplacée axialement à l'aide d'un outil pour débloquer la tôle de protection. La cheville est retirée vers l'extérieur en position de blocage de la tôle de protection à l'aide d'un boulon traversant la tôle de protection et vissé dans la cheville de blocage. c. Application : articulation de protège-radiateur pour tracteur.

Set of foldable bicycle frames comprises pivot, positioning units and quick release locking unit with notch displaced from second frame positioning unit

L'ensemble comprend des premier et second cadres (11, 12), un élément de pivot (14) et une unité de verrouillage à libération rapide (13). Le premier cadre (11) comporte un premier bloc de positionnement (115). Le second cadre (12) comporte un second bloc de positionnement (126) venant en butée contre le premier bloc de positionnement (115). L'unité de verrouillage (13) comprend un capuchon (13') et une encoche (134), décalée du second bloc de positionnement (126) de façon à empêcher une rotation relative des premier et second cadres (11, 12). Le capuchon (13') peut être tourné pour aligner l'encoche (134) avec le second bloc de positionnement (126) de façon à permettre le passage du second bloc de positionnement (126) à travers l'encoche (134), en permettant ainsi une rotation relative des premier et second cadres (11, 12).

Electricity and fluid distribution support`s arm for operation theatre, has braking device with one configuration where device brakes relative displacement between partial arms, and another configuration where arms are free in displacement

Ce bras pour support de distribution comprend deux bras partiels (4, 6) articulés l'un à l'autre autour d'un axe (X-X), et une butée limitant le déplacement relatif de ces deux bras partiels autour de l'axe de rotation et définissant une configuration de butée. Le bras comporte un dispositif de freinage (10) adapté pour freiner le déplacement relatif entre les deux bras partiels. Il comprend un dispositif de déclenchement (50) libérant le dispositif de freinage lorsque les bras partiels approchent leur configuration de butée. Application aux bras de supports de distribution de fluide et d'électricité dans des salles d'opération.

ADJUSTABLE ARM

An adjustable arm having a joint (17, 19) at each end with a push rod (35) extending axially through the arm with each end of the rod bearing against one of the components (23, 45) of the adjacent joint and means (31) for applying a compressive force to the push rod and thereby simultaneously lock both joints against relative movement.

Positioning locking mechanism of rotational member

A positioning locking mechanism of a rotational member comprising a rotational positioning member provided with a positioning groove; a rotational member pivotally connected with the rotational positioning member and rotating around the rotational positioning member; a positioning member arranged in the rotational member and movably meshed with the positioning groove; and a locking operation member arranged in the rotational member to control the motion of the positioning member. The positioning locking mechanism can effectively ensure that the positioning and locking of the rotational member cannot be invalid due to accident collision or component fatigue.

Positioning device

A device for precisely positioning and locking an object in a selected position includes a first arm member having one end for engaging a base support and for clamping the base support and an opposite end on which is rotatably mounted a bracket in a clamping device at the second end; the first arm member includes a single locking lever for actuating simultaneously both of the clamping devices; the bracket member is pivotably connected to a second arm member which has clamping devices at its opposite ends and a single locking lever for actuating and releasing the clamping devices. One end of the second arm member is pivotably mounted on the bracket member for rotation about a selected axis while the opposite end is connected to another bracket member for rotation about an axis that extends transverse to the axis of rotation of the first bracket member; the second bracket member is connected to a third arm member which includes a single clamping device for a ball rotatably carried in a ocket ...

Display wall mount

A display mount includes roll, yaw, and pitch adjustments to precisely position the display. A wall mount is secured to a room wall. A roll axis is provided by a first vertical plate pivotally engaging a horizontal stud held by the wall mount. A first horizontal plate is fixed to the first vertical plate. A yaw axis is provided by a vertical stud pivotally attaching a second horizontal plate to the first horizontal plate. A second vertical plate is fixed to the second horizontal plate. A pitch axis is provided by a second horizontal stud pivotally attaching a third vertical plate to the second vertical plate. The third vertical plate includes a display engaging clamp or mount. Cork clutch disks residing between pivoting surfaces provide a clutching function retaining hand adjustments.

Friction module, friction hinge, and adjustable headrest including the friction module and/or friction hinge

Adjustable headrest including a guide configured to be coupled to a seat; a head support coupled to the guide and configured to be movable along an adjustment path relative to the seat; and a slider having a surface defining a recess receiving the guide. A retainer is positioned to urge a surface of the slider against a surface of the guide, thereby maintaining friction between the surface of the slider and the surface of the guide. Additionally, the adjustable headrest includes a bracket that is fixable relative to the head support or fixed relative to the seat. The bracket has a mounting section positioned for fixation relative to the head support or for fixation to the seat and a guide receiving portion receiving the guide. The slider and the bracket are separate components and are formed from the same material or different materials.

JOINT FITTING

Hinge fitting for swivelable elements like for example arm rests, head portions of furniture for sitting or lying, and the like, comprising a swivel element which has a bore for receiving a hinge pin, and a holding element with a circular recess, in which a clamping disc on the hinge pin is rotatably arranged, wherein the clamping disc allows a rotational movement in a rotation direction relative to the holding element and blocks a rotational movement in the opposite direction, and wherein on the side of the swivel element there is provided at least a spring element, which presses the swivel element in axial direction of the hinge pin against the clamping disc.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING ACETABULAR COMPONENT POSITIONING

An instrument for establishing orientation of a pelvic prosthesis comprises a tripod having an angularly adjustable guide rod on it. The tips of the legs define a plane, and the guide rod is set by the surgeon to a defined orientation with respect to this plane on the basis of preoperative studies. In use, two of the legs of the instrument are positioned by the surgeon at defined anatomical locations on the pelvis (e.g., a point in the region of the posterior/inferior acetabulum and a point on the anterior superior iliac spine). The third leg then lands on the pelvis at a point determined by the position of the first two points, as well as by the separations between the third leg and the other two legs. The position of the guide rod then defines with respect to the actual pelvis the direction for insertion of a prosthesis.

A Mount for Portable Electronic Devices

A mount assembly for a portable electronic device, comprising: a first component including a receiving surface arranged to engage against a surface of a portable electronic device; a second component including a mounting surface arranged to engage with a carrier; and a third component including a first surface that cooperates with a surface of the first component to allow the first component to rotate relative to the third component; and a second surface that cooperates with a surface of the second component to allow the third component to tilt relative to the second component. The mount assembly further comprises a locking member connecting the first and third components such that the first component moves with the third component when the third component tilts relative to the second component and that, when in a locked position, is arranged to prevent the relative movement between the first, second and third components.

Hinge mechanism for a portable apparatus

A hinge mechanism for a portable apparatus having a keyboard base and a display unit pivotable between open and closed positions. The hinge mechanism comprises a rod disposed within a bearing and connected to a bracket mounted on the base. A spring is disposed over the base to provide a compression force against the bearing in the axial direction of the rod to provide frictional engagement between the rod and bearing to hold the display in the open position. The outer wall of the rod is tapered to cooperate with the tapered inner wall of the bearing. ...

Shaft-locking device

A rotation device to permit, and lock rotation of a first part relative to a second part, said device comprising: a first shaft (3) to be connected to the first part (1) and having a spring engaging portion (3a) second shafts (4, 5), both to be connected to the second part (2) and being located either side of said portion (3a) of said first shaft (3) a coil spring (6) wound closely around said second shafts (4, 5) and around said portion (3a), so as to restrain relative rotation therebetween.

THERMOPLASTIC RESIN MADE FILM FOR FORMING SURFACE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION

PURPOSE: To obtain sufficient surface roughness, higher transparency, and good usability without adding particles. CONSTITUTION: This film has a surface roughness (Ra exceeding 0.003 micron at least one side, the surface roughness is resulting from the texturing of the film surface, and the polymer of the texturing area has substantially the same morphological state as the polymer inside the film. In this method, a thermoplastic resin is extruded into a molten film form, the film is cooled, two-axially stretched, and heat-set to produce a film. Immediately before stretching, the texturing structure is formed from a role 1 engraved on at least one side of the film.

Double conical clutch for use in a microphone support boom movement control apparatus with differential motion isolation capability

A double conical clutch comprises frictive preferential motion surfaces 77, at least one of which is frustum-shaped, the frustum-shaped frictive preferential motion surface having a frictive preferential motion surface angle 66 relative to a frictive preferential motion surface proximate compressive force axis 67, and having a frictive preferential motion surface axis 68 that is collinear with a structural support preferential motion axis 74. Frictive deferential motion surfaces are also provided, at least one of which is frustum-shaped, the frustum-shaped frictive deferential motion surface having a frictive deferential motion surface angle 71 relative to a frictive deferential motion surface proximate compressive force axis 72, and having a frictive deferential motion surface axis 73 that is collinear with a structural support deferential motion axis 75. The frictive preferential motion surface angle is greater that the frictive deferential motion surface angle. The double conical clutch ...

JOINT STRUCTURE

Rotary damper with self-standing mechanism

EQUIPMENT SUPPORT CLUTCH FOR A TO A PYLON SWIVELLING HUNG UP STEERING BOX OD. SUCH.

TURNING CAMP UNIT WITH BRAKE MECHANISM

RATCHET LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A PIVOT BEARING ON AN EXTERNAL VEHICLE MIRROR

JOINT DEVICE FOR STRUCTURAL BODY

Pivot bearing unit comprising a braking device

VACUUM ARM JOINT ASSEMBLY

Articulating support arm with improved tilter and friction joint

The present application discloses an articulating support arm with improved friction joint designs that are facilitated by the use of a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint.

Positive positioning device and system

A positive positioning device comprises a plurality of stacked plates, a body, a spring-biased piston and a piston release device. The plurality of stacked plates have a central opening defined to receive a pivot shaft. The body houses the plurality of stacked plates and has an internal bore within which a cylinder is defined. The spring-biased piston is shaped to slide within the bore to apply a force to the stacked plates to resist rotation of a pivot shaft inserted through the central opening in the stacked plates. The piston release device is actuatable by a user to release the piston to decrease force applied to the stacked plates and allow free rotation of the pivot shaft.

ROTATABLE LINK

The present invention relates to a rotatable link for use for a plate/mounting head on which a piece of hardware, such as a card terminal or tablet, may be secured. The rotatable link comprises a body section, a base section, a rotation disc, and a first fastener. The body section may be of different form and functionality.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING ACETABULAR COMPONENT POSITIONING

An instrument for establishing orientation of a pelvic prosthesis comprises a tripod having an angularly adjustable guide rod on it. The tips of the legs define a plane, and the guide rod is set by the surgeon to a defined orientation with respect to this plane on the basis of preoperative studies. In use, two of the legs of the instrument are positioned by the surgeon at defined anatomical locations on the pelvis (e.g., a point in the region of the posterior/inferior acetabulum and a point on the anterior superior iliac spine). The third leg then lands on the pelvis at a point determined by the position of the first two points, as well as by the separations between the third leg and the other two legs. The separations are adjustable, but are preferably fixed percentages of the separation between the first and second legs. The position of the guide rod then defines with respect to the actual pelvis the direction for insertion of a prosthesis.

MOUNTING FIXTURE INCLUDING AN ARTICULATION JOINT

A mounting fixture (10) for positioning a workpiece (4) in a desired re¬ relationship with an apparatus (6) including an articulation joint (20) for coupling first (12) and second (14) tubular members in a desired angular relationship. The articulation joint includes a first end portion clamped to an interior surface of the first tubular member and a second end portion clamped to an interior surface of the second tubular member. First and second clamping members (40a, 40b) of the articulation joint are clamped together to prevent pivotable movement between a first articulation member (22a) and a second articulation member (22b) of the articulation joint.

BRAKED MECHANICAL JOINT ASSEMBLY

A braked universal joint assembly for rotatably joining two members is described wherein both load bearing and braking are performed by conical surfaces. The joint body comprises bores defining rotation axes, each bore comprising two frusto-conical sections. Rotation assemblies for nonrotatably engaging the joined members comprise a pair of brake cones, each having a frusto-conical section, and friction cones compressed between the frusto-conical sections of the bores and the frusto-conical sections of the brake cones. Rotation occurs by motion of the joined members and the engaged brake cones relative to the joint body. Load forces and braking torques are borne by the frusto-conical sections of the bores and brake cones and by the friction cones.

Device of articulation for various articles such as tools or others and articles equipped with the known as device or similar

MOBILE END OF CONNECTION FOR ACCESSORIES Of VACUUM CLEANER

Dans un embout de raccordement pour accessoires d'aspirateur conforme à l'invention, en particulier pour des buses articulées basculantes et des buses articulées basculantes et tournantes, on prévoit des deux côtés du passage de l'aspiration 15 de la buse de raccordement et sur chacun des tourillons 4 disposés à l'extérieur, un nez d'encliquetage 9 sur un élément élastique 10 qui peut s'engager dans une ou plusieurs gorges d'encliquetage 13 qui sont disposées dans un dégagement circulaire entourant les paliers des tourillons dans le boîtier de la buse de l'aspirateur 3 comportant une pièce supérieure 5 et une pièce inférieure 6. L'embout de raccordement forme avec les tourillons 4, les nez d'encliquetage 9 et les éléments élastiques 10, une seule pièce en matière plastique de haute qualité. In a connection nozzle for vacuum cleaner accessories according to the invention, in particular for articulated tilting nozzles and articulated tilting and rotating nozzles, provision is made on both sides of the suction passage 15 of the connection nozzle and on each of the pins 4 arranged outside, a snap-on nose 9 on an elastic element 10 which can engage in one or more snap-on grooves 13 which are arranged in a circular clearance surrounding the bearings of the pins in the housing of the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner 3 comprising an upper part 5 and a lower part 6. The connecting piece forms with the pins 4, the snap-on noses 9 and the elastic elements 10, a single piece of high plastic material. quality.

CLEVIS PIN FOR RADIATOR GRILLE

RATCHET LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A PIVOT BEARING ON AN EXTERNAL VEHICLE MIRROR

The invention relates to a ratchet locking mechanism for a pivot bearing on an external vehicle mirror with two locking devices between a pin (20), fixed to the vehicle to form a locking piece and a pivoting sleeve (50), arranged on the vehicle external mirror housing and mounted on the pin (20) to form a sprung releasing lock, whereby the release direction is oriented radially with regard to the midline of the pin. The locking piece thus comprises at least three locking elements projecting radially beyond the external contour of the pin (20). The pivoting sleeve (50) is provided with at least three individual locks, whereby each individual lock comprises two locking elements arranged in pairs and extending inwards beyond the inner contour of the pivoting sleeve (50). Each pair of locking elements engages in at least one defined pivot position with a locking element to give a positive and friction fit having at least two planar, linear or point contacts. The above permits a ratchet lock ...

Rotatable holder with position memory

A rotatable holder with position memory particularly useful for restoring a memorized orientation for a support rod for an article. The holder has a fixed part and a rotatable part rotatable on the fixed part. First gearing on the rear of the rotary part meshes with second gearing on the front of the fixed part when a securing bolt moves them together, preventing rotation of the rotary part. Lossening of the securing bolt frees the rotary part to rotate. The rotary part includes a rearwardly extending protrusion with its internally gear toothed. A memory ring disposed inside that protrusion and has peripheral gearing which meshes with the gearing in the protrusion, so that the memory ring rotates with the rotary part. The memory ring is biased by a spring rearwardly along the protrusion to disengage the memory ring from the gear toothing when the securing bolt is loosened, which would enable free adjustment of the rotary part with respect to the fixed part. But with the memory ring gearing ...

PIVOTABLE BRACKET

A pivotable bracket is provided such that a constant moment of friction is present at the hinge ( 4 ). A first hinge part ( 5 ) is provided, which has a cylindrical pin ( 6 ) and a contact surface ( 11 ). A second hinge part ( 12 ) is provided, which has a bearing bush ( 13 ), which can be pushed over the pin ( 6 ), with two friction surfaces ( 15, 16 ) directed at right angles to the central axis ( 14 ). The second hinge part ( 12 ) is braced against the contact surface ( 11 ) by means of a tensioning device ( 7, 19, 20, 21, 22 ) arranged on the upper side of the pin ( 6 ).

Casket stay mechanism

A stay mechanism for two hingedly connected members which are moveable between a first unengaged position and a second engaged position. An arm is hingedly attached at one end to a first member. The other end of the arm has a protrusion which is resiliently held in the pocket portion of a resilient strip attached to a second member, when the members are in the second position. A camming surface, facing the pocket of the resilient strip, defines, with the pocket, a resilient enclosure for the protrusion. The protrusion may be forced to slide out of the enclosure when the two members are moved towards the first position, by the resilient deformation and opening of the pocket. The resilient strip also has an inclined portion adjacent the pocket portion which serves as a guide for the protrusion into the pocket, when it is desired to move the members from the second position into the first position.

HINGE MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A hinge module includes a housing and at least one carrying assembly. The housing includes two accommodation spaces. The at least one carrying assembly is disposed at the housing and includes a torque element, two rotation shafts and two brackets. The torque element is disposed in one of the accommodation spaces. The two rotation shafts pass through the torque element. The two brackets are respectively connected to the two rotation shafts and located outside the housing. Each bracket is adapted to rotate along with the corresponding rotation shaft and rotate relative to the torque element.

Rastgesperre für eine Fahrzeugaußenspiegelschwenklagerung

Rastgesperre, für eine Fahrzeugaußenspiegelschwenklagerung, mit zwei Sperrrichtungen zwischen einem am Fahrzeug drehsteif befestigten Bolzen als Sperrstück und einer am Fahrzeugaußenspiegelgehäuse angeordneten - auf dem Bolzen gelagerten - Schwenkhülse als federnd aushebender Sperrer, wobei die Ausheberichtung radial zur Mittellinie des Bolzens orientiert ist, - wobei das Sperrstück mindestens drei radial über die Außenkontur (23) des Bolzens (20) überstehende Sperrelemente (31, 34, 37) aufweist, - wobei der Sperrer ein Mehrfachsperrer mit mindestens drei Einzelsperrern (61, 64, 67) ist und der Einzelsperrer (61, 64, 67) aus je zwei - jeweils die Innenkontur (56) der Schwenkhülse (50) nach innen überragende - paarweise angeordneten Sperrerelementen (72, 73; 75, 76; 78, 79) besteht, - wobei jeweils ein Paar der Sperrerelemente (72, 73; 75, 76; 78, 79) in mindestens einer definierten Schwenkposition (2) jeweils ein Sperrelement (31, 34, 37) rastend form- und kraftschlüssig mit mindestens ...

Neigungsverstellbare Armlehne

Neigungsverstellbare Armlehne (10), mit einem an einem Ende der Armlehne gebildeten Schwenklager (12; 12'), das eine Schwenkachse (A) für die Armlehne definiert, einem auf der Schwenkachse angeordneten Klemmgesperre (16), das mittels eines um die Schwenkachse drehbaren Löseelements (20) entsperrbar ist, und einem Betätigungsmechanismus zum betätigen des Löseelements, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Betätigungsmechanismus einen mit dem Löseelement (20) verbundenen und um die Schwenkachse (A) schwenkbaren Freischalthebel (22) aufweist, der sich durch das Innere der Armlehne (10) zum dem Schwenklager (12; 12') entgegengesetzten Ende der Armlehne erstreckt und dort aus der Armlehne austritt.

A mount for portable electronic devices

Lockable joint for a bed chair

An elbow joint for a bed chair comprises two discs or plates 12, 14 having rotationally symmetrical interlocking teeth 20, 22 on opposed mating surfaces to enable the discs to be locked or engaged relative to one another at a plurality of different angles. A hand wheel or grip 30 is coupled to one of the plates via a screw thread 32, and coupled to the second plate so that the hand wheel may rotate but not move axially relative to said second plate. Rotation of the hand wheel can therefore be used to move the discs apart as well as clamp them together.

JOINT STRUCTURE

Frictional rotary joint

One part 4 of the rotary joint carries a shaft 9 which is provided with a key 13 on part 11 of its length. The other part 16 of the joint has a bore 17 of larger diameter than this part 11 of the shaft and there is a split ring 18, fitted by force in the bore and located between the bore and the shaft, its slit being engaged on the key 13 of the shaft. On displacement of the parts of the joint, a braking effect is obtained through friction between the external face of the ring 18 and the internal surface of the bore 17. ...

Adjustable bed chair elbow joint

CONNECTING DEVICE FOR CARRYING ELEMENTS

TRICK AND/OR SHIFT BOLTING DEVICE DEVICE OF A PIN WITH FORM MEMORY UNBLOCKING

CONNECTING DEVICE FOR CARRYING ELEMENTS

Articulating support arm with improved tilter and friction joint

The present application discloses an articulating support arm with improved friction joint designs that are facilitated by the use of a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING ACETABULAR COMPONENT POSITIONING

An instrument for establishing orientation of a pelvic prosthesis comprises a tripod having an angularly adjustable guide rod on it. The tips of the legs define a plane, and the guide rod is set by the surgeon to a defined orientation with respect to this plane on the basis of preoperative studies. In use, two of the legs of the instrument are positioned by the surgeon at defined anatomical locations on the pelvis (e.g., a point in the region of the posterior/inferior acetabulum and a point on the anterior superior iliac spine). The third leg then lands on the pelvis at a point determined by the position of the first two points, as well as by the separations between the third leg and the other two legs. The separations are adjustable, but are preferably fixed percentages of the separation between the first and second legs. The position of the guide rod then defines with respect to the actual pelvis the direction for insertion of a prosthesis.

Articulation for the unfolding and the locking of elements used in astronautics

L'articulation pour le dépliage et verrouillage d'éléments utilisés en astronautique comprend, sur une première moitié d'articulation (10), un levier d'encliquetage (14) monté pivotant sur la moitié (10) et présentant un nez de blocage (8) ainsi qu'un doigt de guidage (18). Pendant l'opération de dépliage, le doigt (18) glisse sur un contour de guidage (53) de la seconde moitié d'articulation (50). A proximité avant que l'état complètement déplié soit atteint, le doigt (18) s'engage dans un creux (55), et le nez de blocage (8) s'engage sur une came (54) et s'y bloque sous la traction d'un ressort. Une calotte sphérique (20) est simultanément pressée contre une surface de butée (52), de sorte que les deux moitiés d'articulation se trouvent bloquées l'une par rapport à l'autre, formant un ensemble de grande rigidité, absolument exempt de jeu. Application: par exemple aux panneaux de générateurs solaires.

DEVICE FOR LOCKING A PIVOTING POSITION

The invention relates to a device for locking a relative position of two elements articulated to each other in a joint such as to be pivotable toward each other, namely a fork element provided with an end fork and an inner element accommodated in said fork, wherein the fork element has two fork disks parallel to each other at the forked end region of the fork element, the fork disks having respective approximately circular main surfaces and a mutual distance dGS, while the inner element has an inner disk that can be inserted between the fork of the fork element, said inner disk having a constant thickness dIS that is less than the distance dGS between the two disks of the fork of the fork element, and that has one or more through-holes, wherein two brake disks that can be adjusted approximately in the direction of the pivot axis and that have a thickness dBS1,dBS2 are arranged between the inner disk of the inner element and the fork of the fork element, and wherein an adjustable actuating ...

TILT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR A BOOM STAND

A tilt adjustment device for use as part of a boom stand for supporting lights, microphones and the like, or as an adaptor for converting an existing stand into a boom stand. The device includes first and second fixtures (122, 124) adapted to be coupled respectively to an upright tubular member (62) of the stand and a boom arm (20). One of the fixtures (122) includes a pair of arms (130, 132) and the other includes a boss (134) which is received between the arms (130, 132) and which has respective end faces confronting corresponding inner faces of the arms (130, 132). The fixtures (122, 124) are coupled together for pivotal movement about an axis (A) extending between the arms (130, 132) through the boss (134) for permitting tilting of the boom arm (20) with respect to the support member. A shaft (135) extends along the axis (A) and clamping washers (136, 138) are provided on the shaft (135) for drawing the respective arms (130, 132) inwardly and clamping them against end faces of the boss ...

Coupler for IV pole

A coupler to interconnect a number of pieces of equipment together comprising a number of attachment devices each adapted to be coupled to a piece of equipment, a number of arms connected at one end to an attachment device, and an adjustable arm rotation locking device interconnecting all the arms together at a desired orientation angle.

Adjustable light fixture mounting assembly

The components of an adjustable light fixture mounting assembly are secured during adjustment of a light in a lighting system. A knuckle joint with a locking taper secures an upper knuckle half to a lower knuckle half. The locking taper secures the adjustment of the knuckle halves, even if the knuckle screw becomes loosened. In a further embodiment, an O-ring seal between a double locking taper seals the knuckle joint from moisture. A rotating locking clamp secures the lower knuckle half to a nipple with a reverse taper on both the lower knuckle half and the nipple, while allowing rotation of the lower knuckle half with respect to the nipple. Stop pins in the lower knuckle and nipple cooperate with an interior profile of the rotating locking clamp to allow 360 degrees rotation of the lower knuckle half with respect to the nipple.

Angle adjusting mechanism

An angle adjusting mechanism between a first member placeable on a support post and a second member to which a support standard is attached for adjusting the angle of the standard with respect to the post. The first member having first and second spaced apart support walls. The second member having a third support wall disposed between the first and second walls. At least one friction plate at each side of the third wall and between the first and second walls. A holding metal fitting at the side of one friction plate and engageable with the inside of the second support wall, the holding metal fitting being moveable toward and away from the second wall and being prevented from moving across the second wall. A bolt and nut connection pulling the first and second support walls toward each other. The holding metal fitting uniformly distributing the compressive force around the friction plate. Rotation of the friction plate and/or of the holding metal fitting is prevented as the angle between the first and second members is adjusted, either by a splined connection between the holding fitting and the opening for the tubular part of the holding fitting in the second wall or through projections from the friction disks being received in slots in the first and second members.

RELEASABLE ROLLER CLUTCH AND ADJUSTABLE HINGE ASSEMBLY USING THE SAME

According to one aspect, a releasable roller clutch includes a shaft and a clutch housing positioned around the shaft. The shaft and clutch housing together defining a space there between with rollers positioned in said space. The rollers permit rotation of the shaft relative to the clutch housing when in an unlocked position in which the rollers are not wedged and prevent rotation of the shaft relative to the clutch housing when in a locked position in which the rollers are wedged. A cage extends into the space defined between the shaft and clutch housing. The cage is moveable relative to the clutch housing between an unlocking position and a locking position. The cage has a contact edge positionable to prevent the rollers from moving from the unlocked position to the locked position when the cage is in an unlocking position. The releasable roller clutch permits rotation of the shaft relative to the clutch housing in both directions when the cage is in the unlocking position.

BIAXIAL HINGE AND TERMINAL DEVICE USING THE SAME

Biaxial hinge compatible with thinner terminal device capable of avoiding any hindrance to the use of various plugs, the biaxial hinge having an attaching part attached to a first casing of the terminal device, wherein the attaching part has an attaching plate section and a bearing section, a first hinge shaft, a second hinge shaft, wherein the second hinge shaft is in parallel to the first hinge shaft and rotatable, a synchronous rotation generator for rotating the first and the second hinge shafts in a synchronized manner in a direction different from each other, a friction torque generator provided on the second hinge shaft for generating a friction torque to rotation of both hinge shafts, and a rotational force generator provided on the second hinge shaft as well.

Universalgelenk

Drehgelenk

Drehgelenk zur fixierbaren schwenkbaren Anlenkung eines ersten Bauteiles an einem zweiten Bauteil mit zwei um eine gemeinsame Schwenkachse gegeneinander verschwenkbaren Gelenkteilen, wobei das eine Gelenkteil einen hülsenförmigen Gelenkzapfen aufweist, auf welchem das andere Gelenkteil in Verriegelungsposition form- und/oder kraftschlüssig verdrehsicher gehalten und mittels eines Entriegelungselementes in eine Freigabeposition bringbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der hülsenförmige Gelenkzapfen (5) wenigstens einen radialen Führungsschlitz (6) aufweist, welcher eine Führung für ein keilförmiges Klemmelement (7) bildet, welches radial außen an der Innenseite (3a) des hülsenförmigen anderen Gelenkteils (3) anliegt und radial innen eine abgeschrägte Fläche (7a) aufweist, welche mit einem komplementären kegelbolzenförmigen Entriegelungselement (8) zusammenwirkt, welches im hülsenförmigen Gelenkzapfen (5) entlang der Schwenkachse (S) verschiebbar aufgenommen ist.

Ball joint mounting for solar panel has ball supported in adapted concave socket and permits stepless movement of object in several axes and locking of object in desired position by clamping

The ball joint mounting is a stable construction which by using a ball (9), which is supported in an adapted concave socket (8), offers the possibility of moving an object (13,14) steplessly in several axes and to lock the object in a desired position by clamping. The spherical socket is adapted to the outside diameter of the ball. The locking of the ball is carried out by two plates of a hinge (10) which close around the ball, with the upper and lower sections of the plates having a hole diameter which is smaller than the overall diameter of the ball.

BALL JOINT DEVICE

Glide movement controller and power miter saw including such controller

A glide movement controller for use with a hinge connection that includes a shaft, as well as a hinge connection and a power saw including such a controller. The glide movement controller includes a generally U-shaped controller body configured to move towards the shaft in a first direction such that resistance upon the shaft is increased and away from the shaft in a second direction such that resistance upon the shaft is decreased; a pair of apertures extending through the controller body; and an interior bearing surface defined on the controller body. The interior bearing surface is configured and arranged to face the shaft. In certain embodiments, at least a portion of the interior bearing surface is located between the apertures.

Mounting fixture including an articulation joint

A mounting fixture for positioning a workpiece in a desired relationship with an apparatus including an articulation joint for coupling first and second tubular members in a desired angular relationship. The articulation joint includes a first end portion clamped to an interior surface of the first tubular member and a second end portion clamped to an interior surface of the second tubular member. First and second clamping members of the articulation joint are clamped together to prevent pivotable movement between a first articulation member and a second articulation member of the articulation joint.

HINGE ARRANGEMENT

The present invention relates to a hinge arrangement for opening and closing two portions which are connected to said hinge arrangement at one end of the respective portion. The hinge arrangement comprises an element having a first friction surface and a plate having a second friction surface The first friction surface is adapted to slide against said second friction surface A resilient member cooperates with said element The second friction surface is arranged around, or partly around, an axis through the element such that the second friction surface comprises a first part being arranged at a first level along the axis and a second part being arranged extending from said first level to a second level along the axis 1. (canceled)212-. (canceled)13. A hinge arrangement for opening and closing two portions connected to the hinge arrangement at one end , comprising:an element having a first friction surface;a plate having a second friction surface, wherein the first friction surface is adapted to slide against the second friction surface; anda resilient member cooperating with the element,wherein the second friction surface is arranged around, or partly around, an axis through the element such that the second friction surface comprises a first part arranged at a first level along the axis, and a second part arranged to extend from the first level to a second level along the axis.14. The hinge arrangement of claim 13 , wherein the second friction surface faces the element.15. The hinge arrangement of claim 13 , wherein the first friction surface is adapted to slide against the first part of the second friction surface with a constant torque applied to the hinge arrangement.16. The hinge arrangement of claim 13 , wherein the first friction surface is adapted to slide against the second part of the second friction surface with an increasing torque applied to the hinge arrangement.17. The hinge arrangement of claim 13 , wherein the second friction surface comprises a third ...

Bracket for a structure

The invention relates to a bracket for a collapsible frame. The bracket has a frame holding recess configured to receive and/or releasably secure a portion of a frame of a structure therein and an arm holding recess configured to receive and/or releasably secure a portion of an arm of a structure therein. The body has an axis around which an arm fixed to the bracket can turn, with respect to a frame held by the bracket, between an open position and closed position. The body has a tab or formation configured in the arm holding region to inhibit movement of an arm located in the bracket between an open position and closed position. The bracket has a brace releasably attached to the body and configured to further inhibit movement of an arm located in the bracket. The invention also relates to a structure having such a bracket.

FRICTION HINGES AND DEVICES

A friction joint includes a housing having a channel. A first tension ring member is arranged within the channel, and has an outer dimension that is resiliently expandable. A first rotor member is received within the central opening of the first tension ring member. The first rotor member causes the outer dimension of the first tension ring member to expand within the channel of the housing and press against at least a portion of the housing. The first rotor member is frictionally engaged with and rotatable relative to the first tension ring member when the first rotor member is received within the central opening of the first tension ring member. 1. A friction joint comprising:a housing having a channel;a first tension ring member arranged within the channel, the first tension ring member having an outer dimension that is resiliently expandable, the first tension ring member having a central opening;a first rotor member configured to be received within the central opening of the first tension ring member while the first tension ring member is within the channel of the housing, the first rotor member causing the outer dimension of the first tension ring member to expand within the channel of the housing and press against at least a portion of the housing when the first rotor member is received within the central opening of the first tension ring member, the first rotor member being frictionally engaged with and rotatable relative to the first tension ring member when the first rotor member is received within the central opening of the first tension ring member; anda first lever member secured to the first rotor, to rotate with the first rotor, relative to the first tension ring member.2. A friction joint of claim 1 , further comprising:a second tension ring member arranged within the channel, the second tension ring member having an outer dimension that is resiliently expandable, the second tension ring member having a central opening;a second rotor member ...

Athermal Precision Locking Mechanism For Large Aperture Adjustable Optic Mounts

An athermal locking mechanism apparatus for large optic mounts is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one locking nut, at least one flexurized spring collet attached to a rigid base structure, a pivot shaft engaged with an optical yolk on a rotational axis of symmetry and a plurality of threads that joins the locking nuts with the flexurized spring collet The threads provide an increased level of a radial clamping force onto the pivot shaft. The interference generated between the locking nut and the spring collet causes all flexures to squeeze down onto the shaft, applying a purely symmetric radial force during the locking process. This eliminates any induced rotational torque and prevents the optical element from moving during the locking process after being properly aligned. 1. An athermal locking mechanism apparatus for large optic mounts comprising:at least one locking nut;at least one flexurized spring collet attached to a rigid base structure;a pivot shaft engaged with a optical yolk on a rotational axis of symmetry, wherein the optical yolk provides a mounting for an optical component; anda plurality of threads that joins the locking nuts with the flexurized spring collet, wherein the threads provide an increased level of a radial clamping force onto the pivot shaft.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the flexurized spring collet comprises a ramp angle that engages with a matched locking nut.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the locking nut tightened along the flexurized spring collet generates an interference that causes a flexure in the flexurized spring collet to squeeze down onto the stainless steel shaft claim 1 , applying a purely symmetric radial force during the locking process.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pivot shaft is located on either side of the optical yolk.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the texurized spring collet is located on either side of the rigid base structure.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein ...

FRICTION BUSHING

In a preferred embodiment a friction bushing is configured to rotate a shaft with resistance having a housing with a bore to receive the shaft; a flange plate positioned on the housing around the bore; and a number of flanges that protrude axially from the flange plate to receive the shaft, where the flanges generate a radially-directed force by being flexible from a relaxed radius to a shaft radius of the shaft, and the flanges have internal circumferentially spaced surfaces in contact with an external surface of the shaft having a topology to control the resistance as the shaft rotates in the friction bushing. 1. A friction bushing to rotate a shaft with resistance , comprising:a housing having a bore to receive the shaft;a flange plate positioned on the housing around the bore; anda plurality of flexible flanges protruding axially from the flange plate and arranged in a first axial circumference at an end distal to the flange plate, wherein the plurality of flexible flanges flex outwardly upon introduction of the shaft, increasing the end distal to the flange plate to a second axial circumference;wherein, upon introduction of the shaft within the plurality of flanges, the plurality of flanges generates a radially-directed force, providing resistance as the shaft rotates in the housing.2. The friction bushing of claim 1 , wherein each flange of the plurality of flange includes an enlarged terminal portion at the end distal to the flange plate.3. The friction bushing of claim 2 , further comprising an annular clip inserted between the flange plate and the enlarged terminal portion of each flange claim 2 , wherein the annual clip exerts force against the plurality of flanges to increase an intensity of the resistance.4. The friction bushing of claim 3 , wherein the annular clip includes a tensioner configured to adjust the intensity of the resistance.5. The friction bushing of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of flanges includes at least six flanges.6. The friction ...

Toolless alignment and securing of sensor or other device

Mounting apparatus is used for supporting an accessory device, e.g., a sensor, in a manner permitting adjustment. An accessory device-receiving mount is fixable to the accessory device and has at least one surface forming a cross-section permitting adjustment in at least one degree of freedom. A clamp ring engages the device-receiving mount at the surface, so that the cross-section permitting adjustment. A clamping mechanism selectively clamps the clamp ring and includes a manually threaded fastener and a lever-operated clamp tightener. The lever-operated clamp tightener acts on the manually threaded fastener to releasably tighten the clamping mechanism beyond that achieved by manually threading the manually threaded fastener, permitting manually threading the clamping arrangement at a maximum tension less than a full tension applied by the lever-operated clamp tightener.

Shearing-force mechanism with cross-linked thermoplastic

A device includes first and second elements. The first element includes a cross-linked thermoplastic. The second element is configured to engage and to strain the first element by a predetermined amount. The first and second elements are configured to move relative to each other and such that movement of the first and second elements produces a substantially repeatable shearing force between the first and second elements.

Angle Adjustable Bicycle Saddle

An angle adjustable bicycle saddle contains a seat post, a cushion, and a locking unit. The seat post includes an inwardly curved groove having multiple protrusions, and the seat post includes multiple troughs. The cushion includes a body and a cap. The body has a curved holder, an arcuate abutting projection, multiple engagement portions, and multiple through holes for corresponding to the multiple troughs. The cap is covered on the curved holder of the body so that the curved holder has a hollow portion. The locking unit includes multiple fixing elements and multiple stepped nuts. A respective fixing element is inserted through a respective trough and a respective through hole. A first end of a respective fixing element is adjustably received in a respective trough, and a second end of the respective fixing element is accommodated in the hollow portion of the curved holder. 1. An angle adjustable bicycle saddle comprising:a seat post including an inwardly curved groove defined on a top of the seat post and having multiple protrusions successively formed on an inner wall of the inwardly curved groove, and multiple troughs defined on a free end of an outer wall of the inwardly curved groove;a cushion including a body and a cap, wherein the body has a curved holder extending downward from a bottom of a center thereof and having an opening defined on a top of the curved holder, an arcuate abutting projection extending from a bottom of the curved holder with respect to the inwardly curved groove of the seat post, multiple engagement portions continuously arranged on an outer wall of the arcuate abutting projection, and multiple through holes formed on the arcuate abutting projection and corresponding to the multiple troughs of the seat post, wherein the cap is covered on the curved holder of the body so that the curved holder has a hollow portion; anda locking unit including multiple fixing elements and multiple stepped nuts, wherein a respective fixing element is ...

REAR VIEW DEVICE WITH DETENT SYSTEM

A rear view device for a vehicle includes a casing which is configured to rotate with respect to a base with a centre shaft and received by the casing, and a detent system which is configured to control rotation of the casing with respect to the base with centre shaft, the detent system including a spring. 1. A rear view device for a vehicle , comprising:a rear view device head;a rear view device base; a detent base with centre shaft attached to the rear view device base;', 'a casing attached to the rear view device head and configured to rotate about the detent base with centre shaft; and', 'a spring., 'a detent system which is configured to control rotation of the rear view device head with respect to the rear view device base, the detent system comprising2. The rear view device of claim 1 , further comprising a thrust claim 1 , wherein movement of the thrust is configured to control movement of the spring.3. The rear view device of claim 1 , wherein the spring is configured to control rotation of the casing.4. The rear view device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in response to the spring bending claim 1 , the casing is configured to move.5. The rear view device of claim 1 , wherein the spring comprises a friction surface and in response to the detent system being in a locked position claim 1 , the friction surface is in contact with a surface of the detent base with centre shaft.6. The rear view device of claim 1 , wherein the spring comprises a friction surface and in response to the detent system being in an unlocked position claim 1 , the friction surface is separated from a surface of the detent base with centre shaft.7. The rear view device of claim 1 , wherein the detent system further comprises a clutch plate comprising friction material on opposite sides thereof.8. The rear view device of claim 1 , wherein the spring is an elastic circular disc.9. The rear view device of claim 1 , wherein the spring comprises a hole for receiving the detent base with ...

A Tripod Bowl Clamp Device

A camera support bowl clamp device comprises a bowl member of a pan tilt head suitable for supporting a broadcast or motion picture camera arranged within a recessed member of a camera support, whereby said bowl member is attached at one end of a shaft and a clamping cup arranged at an opposite end of said shaft, whereby said opposite end extends through said recessed member of a camera support; wherein said clamping cup located at a first limit position applies a clamping force to a surface of said recessed member of a camera support which subsequently pulls said bowl member, via said shaft, down into said recess and applies a second clamping force from a surface of said bowl to a cooperating surface of said recessed member, and at a second limit position releases said clamping force to said recessed member which subsequently releases said second clamping force by separating said surface of said bowl from said cooperating surface of said recessed member; characterised in that said clamping cup further comprises a clamp adjustment member, a resilient member, and a lever pivotally attached to said clamp adjustment member whereby the movement of said lever to a first position compresses said resilient member to locate said clamping cup at said second limit position, and at a second position said lever allows the resilient member to decompress to locate said clamping cup at said first position. 1. A camera support bowl clamp device comprising:a bowl member of a pan tilt head suitable for supporting one of a broadcast and a motion picture camera, wherein said bowl member is arranged within a recessed member of a camera support,a shaft,a clamping cup,whereby said bowl member is attached at one end of said shaft and the clamping cup arranged at an opposite end of said shaft, whereby said opposite end extends through said recessed member of the camera support; wherein said clamping cup located at a first limit position applies a clamping force to a surface of said recessed ...

Microphone Stand Having Articulating Shaft

A stand includes a base, a first tube coupled to the base and extending therefrom, the first tube defining a first bore having an opening at an end of the tube opposite the base, and a second tube, a portion of which is received in the first bore such that the second tube and the first tube form a telescoping relationship, the second tube comprising a first section and a second section, the first section and second section being connected via a clutch, the clutch being configured to enable articulation of the second section relative to the first section about the clutch. The clutch has an outer cross section that is configured to be received in the first bore when the first section is coaxial with the second section.

HINGE STRUCTURE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ASSEMBLING METHOD OF HINGE STRUCTURE

A hinge structure includes a pivot bracket, a first shaft, a second shaft, and a cable. The first shaft is pivoted to the pivot bracket and has a first through hole. The second shaft is pivoted to the pivot bracket and has a second through hole. The cable includes a first penetrating segment, a second penetrating segment, and a curved segment. The first penetrating segment penetrates through the first through hole, the second penetrating segment penetrates through the second through hole, and two ends of the curved segment are respectively connected to the first penetrating segment and the second penetrating segment. In addition, an electronic device including the hinge structure and an assembling method of the hinge structure are also provided. 1. A hinge structure , comprising:a pivot bracket;a first shaft, pivoted to the pivot bracket and having a first through hole;a second shaft, pivoted to the pivot bracket and having a second through hole; anda cable, comprising a first penetrating segment, a second penetrating segment, and a curved segment, wherein the first penetrating segment penetrates through the first through hole, the second penetrating segment penetrates through the second through hole, and two ends of the curved segment are respectively connected to the first penetrating segment and the second penetrating segment.2. The hinge structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first shaft is pivoted to the pivot bracket along a first axis claim 1 , the second shaft is pivoted to the pivot bracket along a second axis claim 1 , and the first axis is parallel to the second axis.3. The hinge structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first through hole extends along the first axis claim 2 , and the second through hole extends along the second axis.4. The hinge structure as claimed in claim 1 , adapted for an electronic device and comprising a first holder and a second holder claim 1 , wherein the first holder is connected to the first shaft claim 1 , the ...

Support System with Lock

A support system with a locking mechanism for positioning and securing electronic equipment. The support system includes a base, a riser coupled to the base, a support coupled to the riser and a locking mechanism positioned at a distal end of the riser. The locking mechanism includes a first block, a second block and a fastener. The first block has a first aperture, a first inclined surface and distal surface including a lip. The second block comprising a second aperture and a second inclined surface, wherein tightening the fastener slides the first block with respect to the second block, such that the first inclined surface wedges against the second inclined surface. Methods of locking a support to a riser using the locking mechanism. 1. A locking mechanism for securing electronic equipment to a support system , the locking mechanism comprising:a first block comprising a first aperture, a first inclined surface, and a distal surface opposite the first inclined surface, the distal surface including a lip, the first aperture extending through the distal surface and the first inclined surface;a second block comprising a second aperture in axial alignment with the first aperture, a second inclined surface in apposition to the first inclined surface, the second aperture extendingthrough the second inclined surface; anda fastener extending through the first and second apertures, wherein,the first inclined surface of the first block is adapted to slide with respect to the second inclined surface when the fastener is tightened to increase a force between the first and second inclined surfaces such that a portion of the first inclined surface extends laterally beyond the second block, a portion of the second inclined surface extends laterally beyond the first block, or both the portion of the first inclined surface extends laterally beyond the second block and the portion of the second inclined surface extends laterally beyond the first block.2. A support system for ...

Folding Device with Locking Means

The disclosure relates to a folding device with locking mechanism for connecting components which is intended for a bicycle and has, on one side, a swing-action articulation and, on the other side, a locking mechanism which contains a locking assembly, which is connected in a rotatable manner to a supporting element and is braced against a curved clamping surface of a clamping element arranged on the opposite side, the clamping surface running eccentrically in relation to the axis of rotation of the locking assembly. The extended axis of rotation of the locking assembly, in the locked state of the folding device, is located within the circle described by the radius of curvature of the clamping surface, and this allows a large clamping displacement. An adjusting nut adjusts the pressure to which the clamping surface is subjected in the locked state by the locking assembly. 19-. (canceled)1012. A folding device for a bicycle for connecting a first component () and a second component () of a frame or of a steering rod , comprising:{'b': 4', '11', '1, 'i': 'a,', 'a first hinge element () disposed on a hinge side of the first component ();'}{'b': 5', '12', '2', '4', '11', '5', '12', '3, 'i': a,', 'a,', 'a,, 'a second hinge element () disposed on a hinge side of the second component (), the first hinge element () and the second hinge element () being rotatably connected about a common axis (); and'} [{'b': 4', '1, 'i': 'b', 'a supporting element () connected with the first component (),'}, {'b': '4', 'i': 'b', 'a locking assembly rotatably connected to the supporting element (), and'}, {'b': 5', '2', '5', '5, 'i': b', 'b', 'd, 'a clamping element () connected to the second component (), the clamping element () having a clamping surface () which is outwardly curved and cylindrical,'}], 'a locking mechanism disposed opposite the hinge side comprising'}{'b': 5', '5, 'i': d', 'd, 'wherein the locking assembly is coming into contact with the clamping surface () when the ...

ADAPTER DEVICE FOR AN OPERATING TABLE

An adapter device for detachably fastening instruments and equipment to a side rail of an operating table includes a clamping device by means of which the adapter device can be clamped to the side rail of the operating table, a longitudinal profile onto which the instruments and equipment can be detachably fastened, and a joint having at least one pivot axis formed between the clamping device and the longitudinal profile so that the longitudinal profile is pivotable relative to the clamping device about the pivot axis of the joint. 1. An adapter device for releasable mounting of instruments and equipment on a side rail of an operating table , the adapter device comprising:a clamping device by means of which the adapter device can be clamped to the side rail of the operating table,a longitudinal profile on which instruments and equipment are to be detachably fastened, anda lockable joint which is equipped with at least one pivoting degree of freedom and is arranged between the clamping device and the longitudinal profile so that the longitudinal profile can be aligned relative to the clamping device.2. The adapter device according to claim 1 , wherein the joint allows for pivoting the longitudinal profile in the form of a pitch in a vertical plane.3. The adapter device according to claim 1 , wherein the joint can be locked by means of form closure claim 1 , preferably in that a locking element detachably engages in a locking recess or in one of plural locking recesses of the joint.4. The adapter device according to claim 3 , wherein the locking element is a spring-loaded tension bolt which claim 3 , in its idle position into which it is biased claim 3 , engages in the locking recesses or in one of the locking recesses and can be released from the locking recess by pulling against the spring load.5. The adapter device according to claim 1 , wherein the joint is lockable via force closure claim 1 , in that a tightening screw clamps the joint.6. The adapter device ...

SAFETY SUPPORT APPARATUS

Embodiments of the present invention provide a safety support apparatus for truck beds elevated in a raised position. The bottom of the safety support apparatus provides a support platform a clamping mechanism which adjusts to truck chassis designs providing rails of varying thicknesses. The top of the safety support apparatus provides a receiver which may be configured with several modular components to engage the bottom of an elevated truck bed. 1. A support apparatus , comprising:a. a truss frame;b. a base member at the bottom of the truss frame;c. an engagement unit at the top of the truss frame;d. wherein a clamp member is set upon the base member at a side of the truss frame.2. The support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the truss frame comprises an anterior member and a posterior member.3. The support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the anterior member has at least one handle coupled to at least one side thereof.4. The support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the posterior member has at least one handle coupled to at least one side thereof.5. The clamp member of claim 1 , further comprising a clamp housing and a clamp counterpart slidably imposed through the clamp housing.6. The support apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising an adjustable fastener coupled through the clamp housing to the clamp counterpart.7. The support apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the clamp counterpart further comprises a sliding member and a clamp jaw plate.8. The support apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the adjustable fastener is adjustable to slide the sliding member through a range of positions within the clamp housing so as to provide a variable clearance between the base member and the clamp jaw plate.9. The support apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the truss frame further comprises at least one horizontal support member coupled at a first end to the posterior member and coupled at a second end to the anterior member claim 8 , the at least one horizontal ...

Friction module, friction hinge, and adjustable headrest including the friction module and/or friction hinge

An adjustable headrest 300 includes a guide 360 configured to be coupled to a seat, a head support 302 coupled to the guide and configured to be movable along an adjustment path relative to the seat, and a slider 370 having a surface defining a recess 373 receiving the guide such that the surface of the slider contacts a surface of the guide. The adjustment headrest further includes a retainer 390 positioned to urge the surface of the slider against the surface of the guide, thereby maintaining friction between the surface of the slider and the surface of the guide and resisting unintended movement of the slider with respect to the guide along the adjustment path. Also, a friction module and a friction hinge are provided, which can be incorporated into an adjustable headrest or other assemblies in which sliding and/or hinged components are desired.

Quick Disconnect Swivel Adjoined Lock Mechanism

An adjoined shock absorbing non-breakable two-sectional swivel type attachment in which one section is made from a unitary shock absorbing flexible elastomer material absorbing shocks and allowing for a quick release clamp mechanism and the other section is adjoined by an axis that retains the handle allowing for swivel movement. The adjoined two piece attachment can be locked via a pin with protruding lock lever that can be rotated in either the locked non-swiveling position that engages into a lock cavity housing or rotated 90 degrees and allow for the connector to freely swivel. The combination of a non-removable lockable pin allows for easy transition between the locked and swivel position thus a quick release unitary flexible clamp mechanism adjoined to a swivel mechanism allows for small tools, cleaning devices, such as scrub brushes, wall washers, abrasive pad holders, etc. or any other type of device requiring a non-breakable quick disconnect device to occur that can be easily engaged and disengaged allowing tools, etc. to also be used as a handheld device. When the swivel mechanism is in the locked fixed non-swiveling position, the shock absorbing axis and its supporting upper and lower members, that are retained by the lock pin, flexes and absorbs shocks due to its elastomers flexible properties and eliminates breakage when hitting stationary objects. Furthermore, swivel type floor cleaning devices will no longer need their own swivel type connector affixed onto the cleaning head thus making the cleaning products more cost efficient. 1. A floor cleaning apparatus comprising:a cleaning head connected to a two piece unitary flexible shock absorbing unbreakable molded elastomeric swivel joint;the cleaning head has a top mounting surface and a bottom cleaning surface, the top mounting surface has a support frame extending along the longitudinal axis of the head;the two piece swivel joint comprises a lower support member and an upper support member, the lower ...

MOUNTING FIXTURE INCLUDING AN ARTICULATION JOINT

A mounting fixture for positioning a workpiece in a desired relationship with an apparatus including an articulation joint for coupling first and second tubular members in a desired angular relationship. The articulation joint includes a first end portion clamped to an interior surface of the first tubular member and a second end portion clamped to an interior surface of the second tubular member. First and second clamping members of the articulation joint are clamped together to prevent pivotable movement between a first articulation member and a second articulation member of the articulation joint. 1. A mounting fixture comprising:a first tubular member having a first end, a second end, and a central longitudinal axis extending therethrough;a second tubular member having a first end, a second end, and a central longitudinal axis extending therethrough; andan articulation joint coupled between the first tubular member and the second tubular member to position the longitudinal axis of the first tubular member at a desired angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the second tubular member, the articulation joint including a first articulation member pivotably coupled to a second articulation member at a pivot point;wherein a first end portion of the articulation joint is configured to exert a radially outward clamping force against an inner surface of the first tubular member;wherein a second end portion of the articulation joint is configured to exert a radially outward clamping force against an inner surface of the second tubular member; andwherein the articulation joint is configured to exert an inward clamping force against the first articulation member and the second articulation member to clamp the first articulation member from pivotable movement relative to the second articulation member.2. The mounting fixture of claim 1 , wherein the articulation joint includes:a first threaded stud configured to be rotated to exert the radial outward clamping force ...

Fastening element for workstation accessories, mounting system and furniture system

A fastening element comprises a first clamping element and a second clamping element rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation on the first clamping element. The first and second clamping elements each have a first or second lever section, which extends essentially perpendicular to the axis of rotation, and a first or second connecting section, which extend away from that essentially parallel to the axis of rotation. The first lever section and the second lever section are moveable relative to one another about an axis of rotation between a splayed lever position and a non-splayed lever position. The first clamping element and the second clamping element are configured to hold the article when the first lever section and the second lever section are located in the splayed lever position, and to not hold the article when they are located in the non-splayed lever position. The first and second clamping elements each comprise a first or second support section, which extends essentially perpendicular to the axis of rotation, is connected stationarily to the lever section, and extends at an obtuse angle to the lever section. The first support section and the second support section are located in a non-splayed support position when the first and second lever sections are located in the splayed lever position. The first and second support section are located in a splayed support position when the first and second lever sections are located in the non-splayed lever position.

HINGE FOR GOLF TRAINING AID AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Hinges for multipurpose golf training aids, and more particularly, long-wearing, durable low-profile hinges for multipurpose golf training aids, and methods for manufacturing such hinges are disclosed. 1. A golf training aid hinge assembly , comprising:a frictional brake, a hinge body element, and a friction surface;the frictional brake, hinge body element, and the friction surface being biased together by an attachment mechanism;the attachment mechanism having a biasing member.2. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the frictional brake comprises copper-reinforced aramid.3. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the biasing member comprises a spring washer.4. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hinge body element comprises an anchoring pocket claim 1 , the anchoring pocket having a cross-section claim 1 , the cross-section having a width and a height claim 1 , the width and the height being unequal.5. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a post and a hinge screw.6. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hinge body element comprises two hinge body elements; the first hinge body element having a curved surface claim 1 , the curved surface matching a shape of the second hinge body element7. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hinge body element comprises a fin.8. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the hinge body element comprises a first hinge body element and a second hinge body element; andfurther comprising a golf training aid body and a golf training aid end; andwherein the golf training aid body attaches to the first hinge body element; andthe golf training aid end attaches to the second hinge body element.9. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a weatherizing cap.10. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , further comprising ...

PIVOT BEARING UNIT COMPRISING A BRAKING DEVICE

A pivot bearing unit (), having a pneumatic braking device () with a first and second bearing part (), which are embodied as rotatable relative to one another, wherein the braking device () is activatable by means of compressed air () via a compressed air supply line (). The braking device () is provided with a brake hose (), embedded in a bearing plate (), in the first bearing part (), and the brake hose () expands as a result of subjection to compressed air () with a motion () in the direction of a free end () and, via an axially movable switching ring (), exerts a force () on at least one brake block () of the second bearing part (), for transmitting a braking moment () between the first and second bearing parts (). 1182122232136102111422136816217623152223. A pivot bearing unit () , having a pneumatic braking device () with a first and second bearing part ( , ) , which are embodied as rotatable relative to one another , wherein the braking device () is activatable by means of compressed air () via a compressed air supply line () , characterized in that the braking device () is provided with a brake hose () , embedded in a bearing plate () , in the first bearing part () , and the brake hose () expands as a result of subjection to compressed air () with a motion () in the direction of a free end () and , via an axially movable switching ring () , exerts a force () on at least one brake block () of the second bearing part () , for transmitting a braking moment () between the first and second bearing parts ( , ).21. The pivot bearing unit of claim 1 , characterized in that the brake hose () has a rectangular shape.364. The pivot bearing unit of claim 1 , characterized in that the brake block () is provided with a brake lining ().422372313. The pivot bearing unit of claim 1 , characterized in that the first bearing part () has a central opening () claim 1 , and that the second bearing part () is designed is as a bearing pot ().51819191220. The pivot bearing unit of ...

Bendable display apparatus and supporting device

A bendable display apparatus includes two supporting devices and a bendable display mounted on the two supporting devices. Each supporting device includes a dual-shaft driving module and two buffering modules respectively arranged at two opposite outer sides of the dual-shaft driving module. The dual-shaft driving module includes two shafts parallel to each other and a synchronizing member sandwiched between the two shafts. Each buffering module includes an internal connecting member fixed on the synchronizing member, an external connecting member slidably disposed on the internal connecting member, and a linkage mechanism configured to be driven by the synchronizing shaft for moving the external connecting member relative to the internal connecting member. When the dual-shaft driving modules are rotated, the bendable display is bent while a length of the bendable display remains constant, and each external connecting member is moved relative to the corresponding internal connecting member.

Inclination-Adjustable Armrest

An inclination-adjustable armrest (10) includes a pivot bearing (12) formed at one end of the armrest, the pivot bearing defining a pivotal axis (A) for the armrest, a clamping-type locking mechanism (16) arranged on the pivotal axis and being adapted to be unlocked by a release member (20) that is rotatable about the pivotal axis, and an actuating mechanism for actuating the release member, wherein the actuating mechanism has a release lever (22) that is connected to the release member (20) and is rotatable about the pivotal axis (A) and which extends through the interior of the armrest (10) to the end of the armrest opposite to the pivot bearing (12) and exits the armrest at that opposite end.

FRICTION MODULE, FRICTION HINGE, AND ADJUSTABLE HEADREST INCLUDING THE FRICTION MODULE AND/OR FRICTION HINGE

Adjustable headrest including a guide configured to be coupled to a seat; a head support coupled to the guide and configured to be movable along an adjustment path relative to the seat; and a slider having a surface defining a recess receiving the guide. A retainer is positioned to urge a surface of the slider against a surface of the guide, thereby maintaining friction between the surface of the slider and the surface of the guide. Additionally, the adjustable headrest includes a bracket that is fixable relative to the head support or fixed relative to the seat. The bracket has a mounting section positioned for fixation relative to the head support or for fixation to the seat and a guide receiving portion receiving the guide. The slider and the bracket are separate components and are formed from the same material or different materials. 1. An adjustable headrest for a seat comprising:a guide having opposed end portions;a head support coupled to the guide and configured to be movable along an adjustment path relative to the seat;a bracket fixable or fixed relative to the seat, the bracket having a mounting section positioned to be fixed relative to the seat and a guide receiving portion for receiving the guide and for coupling the head support to the seat; anda release assembly having an engaged configuration and a released configuration, the release assembly limiting movement of at least one end portion of the guide relative to the head support in the engaged configuration and permitting movement of the at least one end portion of the guide relative to the head support in the released configuration, thereby permitting angled or pivotable movement of the guide relative to the head support;wherein the guide receiving portion of the bracket is prevented from separating from the guide when the release assembly is in the engaged configuration; andwherein the guide receiving portion of the bracket is separable from the guide when the release assembly is in the released ...

FRICTION HINGE WITH RESTRICTED MOTION IN ONE DIRECTION

A friction hinge with its motion restricted in one pivoting direction includes a support member, a restricting module, and a pivot member. The restricting module is mounted on the support member. The restricting module has an air flow opening. The pivot member is pivotable relative to the support member and the restricting module. A regulating chamber is defined between the pivot member and the restricting module. When the pivot member is pivoted in one direction, a pressure in the regulating chamber is increased and the restricting module is actuated to reduce size of the air flow opening, increasing the resistance to pivoting of the pivot member in this pivoting direction. 1. A friction hinge with restricted motion in one direction comprising:a support member;a restricting module mounted on the support member, and the restricting module having an air flow opening; anda pivot member pivotable relative to the support member and the restricting module, and a regulating chamber defined between the pivot member and the restricting module;wherein when the pivot member is pivoted in one direction, a pressure in the regulating chamber is increased and the restricting module is actuated to reduce size of the air flow opening.2. The friction hinge of claim 1 , a mounting base secured within the support member, and the mounting base having the air flow opening;', 'a control plate rotatably mounted on the mounting base;', 'at least one valve movably mounted between the mounting base and the control plate;', 'a push block secured to the control plate;', 'a cylinder mounted on the mounting base adjacent to the push block, and the cylinder defining an interior chamber; and', 'a piston rod slidably disposed in the interior chamber of the cylinder;, 'wherein the restricting module compriseswherein the pivot member is pivotally mounted on a side of the mounting base, the regulating chamber is defined between the pivot member and the mounting base, and the regulating chamber ...

POSITIONING LOCKING MECHANISM OF ROTATIONAL MEMBER

A positioning locking mechanism of a rotational member having a rotational positioning member provided with a positioning groove; a rotational member pivotally connected with the rotational positioning member and rotating around the rotational positioning member; a positioning member arranged in the rotational member and movably meshed with the positioning groove; and a locking operation member arranged in the rotational member to control the motion of the positioning member. The positioning locking mechanism can effectively ensure that the positioning and locking of the rotational member cannot be invalid due to accident collision or component fatigue. 1. A positioning locking mechanism of a rotational member , comprising:a rotational positioning member provided with a positioning groove;a rotational member pivotally connected with the rotational positioning member and rotating around the rotational positioning member;a positioning member arranged in the rotational member, and meshed with or separated from the positioning groove through a locking operation member; the positioning member is designed into a geometry adapted to and meshed with the locking operation member and the positioning groove; andthe locking operation member is arranged in the rotational member to control the positioning member to be meshed with or separated from the positioning groove; the working mode of the locking operation member can be axial motion or radial rotation.2. The positioning locking mechanism of a rotational member of claim 1 , wherein the locking operation member is provided with an accommodating groove or an accommodating concave hole for containing the positioning member;wherein, when the locking operation member implements a locking motion, the positioning member is pushed up to enter the positioning groove under the rotational driving of the rotational member, the positioning member is kept to mesh with the positioning groove, and the rotational member cannot rotate thus ...

Turning mechanism and handle

A turning mechanism and a handle. The turning mechanism comprises: a first connecting rod ( 201 ) and a second connecting rod ( 202 ); the first connecting rod ( 201 ) is provided with a first bevel end, the second connecting rod ( 202 ) is provided with a second bevel end, and the second bevel end matches with the first bevel end, so that the second connecting rod ( 202 ) rotates along the end face of the first bevel end; in the rotating process, the first bevel can be attached to the second bevel, so that no gap exists between the first connecting rod ( 201 ) and the second connecting rod ( 202 ).

LOW PROFILE DEVICE HINGE ASSEMBLY

The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion and a second portion that are rotatably coupled by a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly can include a hinge frame secured to the first portion and a hinge arm secured to the second portion. The hinge frame can be rotatably secured to the hinge arm by a band extending between a guide pin retained in the hinge frame and a friction pin secured to the hinge arm. 1. A device , comprising:a first portion and a second portion that are rotatably coupled by a hinge assembly; and,the hinge assembly comprising a hinge frame secured to the first portion and a hinge arm secured to the second portion, the hinge frame rotatably secured to the hinge arm by a band extending between a guide pin retained in the hinge frame and a friction pin secured to the hinge arm, the guide pin retained in the hinge frame by opposing blind guide slots and the guide pin having a diameter that is equal to a thickness of the band where the band intersects the guide pin.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first portion comprises a tablet and the second portion comprises a kickstand.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first portion includes a display and the second portion includes another display.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising first and second frame supports positioned between the hinge frame and the hinge arm.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the first frame support defines opposing first and second radial guide features claim 4 , and wherein the hinge arm defines an outwardly-facing radial guide feature that corresponds to the first radial guide feature claim 4 , and wherein the hinge frame defines an inwardly-facing radial guide feature that corresponds to the second radial guide feature.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the inwardly-facing radial guide feature of the hinge frame includes a support hook that extends over and captures the first frame support and ...

HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH VERTICAL TORQUE ENGINE

In one example, a hinge assembly is disclosed, which may include a band torque engine having at least one bearing portion and a vertical torque engine coupled to the band torque engine. The vertical torque engine may have an opening. The hinge assembly may include a first shaft received through the at least one bearing portion and the opening. The first shaft may be rotatable along an axis with respect to the band torque engine and the vertical torque engine. The hinge assembly may include a display bracket including an adaptor portion to hold the first shaft such that the first shaft rotates along with the display bracket. The band torque engine may provide a frictional torque and the vertical torque engine may compressively engage with the first shaft to provide a vertical frictional torque during rotation of the display bracket. 1. A hinge assembly comprising:a band torque engine having at least one bearing portion;a vertical torque engine coupled to the band torque engine, the vertical torque engine having an opening;a first shaft received through the at least one bearing portion and the opening, wherein the first shaft is rotatable along an axis with respect to the band torque engine and the vertical torque engine; anda display bracket including an adaptor portion to hold the first shaft such that the first shaft rotates along with the display bracket, wherein the band torque engine provides a frictional torque and the vertical torque engine compressively engages with the first shaft to provide a vertical frictional torque during rotation of the display bracket.2. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the vertical torque engine comprises:a second shaft;a vertical shaft holder to hold the second shaft perpendicular to the first shaft, wherein the vertical shaft holder is coupled to the band torque engine and having the opening to receive the first shaft;a spring mounted on the second shaft; anda friction mechanism to compressively engage the vertical torque ...

Sliding Stop Rotation Device

A device is provided, i.e. sliding stop rotation device, to allow for greater range of rotation for mechanical joints containing cabling while preventing cable damage due to over rotation. The sliding stop device comprises an upper collar and lower collar, each of which further comprises two semi-circular rings that are connected to form a circular ring or collar. The upper and lower collars also include a stopping element. The upper collar includes a fixed stop element and the lower collar includes a sliding stop element. The sliding stop element of the lower collar slides back and forth within a defined track. When the fixed top element contacts the sliding stop element, further rotation of the collars with respect to each other is prevented. As a result, the combined assembly of the upper and lower collars allows for 360 degrees of rotation, while preventing rotation beyond that point. 1. A rotational collar device comprising:an upper collar comprised of two semi-circular components, wherein one of said semi-circular components includes a fixed stopping, element attached to a bottom surface of the semi-circular component;a lower collar comprised of two semi-circular components, wherein one of said semi-circular components includes a sliding stopping element that is attached to a track within a top surface of the semi-circular component and slides within the track;wherein said lower collar rotates with respect to the upper collar; andwherein the sliding stopping element is configured to contact the fixed stopping, element upon rotation of the upper collar with respect to the lower collar, said contact preventing any further rotation when the sliding stopping element reaches the end of the track.2. A rotational collar device comprising:an upper collar comprised of a ring-shaped body that includes a fixed stopping element on bottom surface of the upper collar;a lower collar comprised of a ring-shaped body that includes a sliding stopping element on a top surface of ...

HINGE STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A hinge structure includes a fixing component and a pivoting base. The fixing component includes a fixing base and at least three torsion hooks. The fixing base includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other. The at least three torsion hooks are disposed side by side between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. Each of the torsion hooks includes a fixing end portion and a pressing end portion opposite to each other. The fixing end portion of the torsion hook at center is fixed to the first sidewall, and the pressing end portion is close to the second sidewall. The two fixing end portions of the two torsion hooks at two sides are respectively fixed to the second sidewall, and the two pressing end portions are respectively close to the first sidewall. A pivoting base is rotatably disposed at the torsion hook, and the three pressing end portions respectively press the pivoting base. An electronic device having a hinge structure is further provided. 1. A hinge structure , comprising:a fixing component, comprising:a fixing base, comprising a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other; andat least three torsion hooks, disposed side by side between the first sidewall and the second sidewall, each of the torsion hooks comprising a fixing end portion and a pressing end portion opposite to each other;wherein the fixing end portion of the torsion hook at center is fixed to the first sidewall of the fixing base, and the pressing end portion of the torsion hook at center is close to the second sidewall of the fixing base;wherein the two fixing end portions of the two torsion hooks at two sides are respectively fixed to the second sidewall of the fixing base, and the two pressing end portions of the two torsion hooks at two sides are respectively close to the first sidewall of the fixing base, and the three torsion hooks form a pivoting base groove together; anda pivoting base, rotatably disposed at the pivoting base groove, and the ...

Rotatable Link

The present invention relates to a rotatable link for use for a plate/mounting head on which a piece of hardware, such as a card terminal or tablet, may be secured. The rotatable link comprises a body section, a base section, a rotation disc, and a first fastener. The body section may be of different form and functionality.

Dynamic Rotary Locking Member

A selectively locking rotational bearing element includes at least one bearing element supporting an outer race for rotational movement and a plurality of locking elements disposed circumferentially about an inner surface of the outer race. An actuator selectively moves the plurality of locking elements into engagement with the outer race to restrict rotational movement of the outer race and selectively move the plurality of locking elements away from engagement with the outer race such that the outer race is free to rotate relative to the locking elements.

Utility Mount with Removable Adjustable Ball Joint and Device Mount

An adjustable mount for holding equipment or an equipment-holding arm at, for example, a hunting location such as a deer blind or a tree stand includes a base mounting bracket and an adjustable ball joint removably secured to the mounting bracket. The base mounting bracket is secured to something and can be left in place during the hunting season. The ball joint can be removed and taken with the user. In some configurations, the ball joint can be locked in a desired orientation which is maintained when the ball joint is removed from the base mounting bracket so that the desired orientation is reestablished when the user replaces the ball joint in the base mounting bracket. One version of the ball joint includes a bearing block assembly that supports a down post. A configuration of the base mounting bracket can be readily assembled from a collapsed flat configuration. An articulating equipment holding arm with first and second arms provides an adjustable mount for holding equipment.

Articulated Joint and a Device for Supporting a Person

An articulated joint pivotably connects first leg and second legs. A first joint member attaches to the first leg. A second joint member attaches to the second leg. The joint members have facing abutment surfaces. Each joint member has a shaft opening receives a shaft for connecting the joint members, such that the legs may pivot between an open and a closed position. A clamping means releasably presses abutment surfaces of the joint members toward each other. A locking means releasably positively secures the joint members in at least the open position. Each joint member has a first aperture. The first aperture is radially offset from the shaft opening. The first apertures of each joint member are coaxially arranged in at least the open position. A device for supporting a person is included. 1. An articulated joint , for pivotably connecting a first leg to a second leg , the joint comprising;a first joint member, configured for attachment to the first leg,a second joint member, configured for attachment to the second leg,a shaft, wherein the joint members have facing abutment surfaces, wherein the joint members each has a shaft opening, wherein the shaft is received through the shaft openings, for connecting the joint members, such that the legs may pivot between an open and a closed position,a clamping means, for releasably pressing the abutment surfaces of the joint members toward each other, anda locking means, for releasable positive securing of the joint members in at least the open position, wherein each joint member has a first aperture, wherein the first aperture is radially offset from the shaft opening, and wherein the first aperture of each joint member are coaxially arranged in at least the open position.2. (canceled)3. An articulated joint according to claim 1 , wherein the first joint member has a second aperture claim 1 , wherein the second aperture is radially offset from the shaft opening claim 1 , and wherein the second aperture and the first ...

MULTI-AXIS HINGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THE SAME

A multi-axis hinge includes a first shaft, a first rotary member pivotally connected to the first shaft, a second shaft fixed to the first rotary member, a second rotary member pivotally connected to the second shaft, a first switching pin movably configured at the first rotary member, and a switching member fixed to the first shaft. The switching member includes a switching recess. When the first switching pin is located at the switching recess of the switching member, the second rotary member is rotatable relatively to the first rotary member. The second rotary member includes a switching recess. When the first switching pin is located at the switching recess of the second rotary member, the second rotary member is fixed to the first rotary member. An electronic device with the multi-axis hinge is also disclosed therein. 1. A multi-axis hinge , comprising:a first shaft;a first rotary member, pivotally connected to the first shaft;a second shaft, fixed to the first rotary member;a second rotary member, pivotally connected to the second shaft;a first switching pin, movably configured at the first rotary member; anda switching member fixed to the first shaft and including a first switching recess, wherein when the first switching pin is located at the first switching recess of the switching member, the second rotary member is rotatable relatively to the first rotary member.2. The multi-axis hinge according to claim 1 , wherein the second rotary member includes a second switching recess claim 1 , when the first switching pin is located at the second switching recess of the second rotary member claim 1 , the second rotary member is fixed to the first rotary member.3. The multi-axis hinge according to claim 2 , wherein the multi-axis hinge further includes a first fixing member fixed to the first shaft claim 2 , and a second fixing member fixed to a side of the second shaft.4. The multi-axis hinge according to claim 3 , wherein the first shaft includes an angle limiting ...

MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR A CAMERA SYSTEM

A mounting structure for a camera system includes a wearable portion; a base portion attached to the wearable portion; a mount portion; and a first fastener attaching the mount portion to the base portion, wherein a frictional force between the base portion and the mount portion controls a rotation of the mount portion about an axis of the first fastener. The mounting structure further includes a second fastener attaching a camera to the mount portion. 1. A mounting structure for a camera system , comprising:a wearable portion;a base portion attached to the wearable portion;a mount portion;a first fastener attaching the mount portion to the base portion, wherein a frictional force between the base portion and the mount portion controls a rotation of the mount portion about an axis of the first fastener; anda second fastener for attaching a camera to the mount portion, wherein the mount portion permits a rotation of the camera about an axis of the second fastener to freely adjust the camera.2. (canceled)3. The mounting structure of claim 1 , wherein the mount portion permits a rotation of the camera about the axis of the first fastener.4. (canceled)5. The mounting structure of claim 1 , wherein the wearable portion is a wristband.6. The mounting structure of claim 1 , wherein the wearable portion is a helmet. This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from Chinese Patent Application No. 201610118394.X, filed on Mar. 2, 2016, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference to its entirety.The present disclosure generally relates to camera systems and, more particularly, to mounting structures for cameras.With cameras becoming smaller and more portable, cameras are being used more often and under more diverse circumstances. Various models of cameras are available with functions suitable to the needs of different consumer groups. For example, action cameras, sometimes called sport cameras, may be used to record high-speed ...

CONNECTING STRUCTURE BETWEEN FEET AND CENTRAL MEMBER, FEET, CENTRAL MEMBER, CHASSIS AND CHAIR

The present disclosure relates to a connecting structure for connecting support feet and a center piece, a support foot, a center piece, a chassis and a seat, and belongs to the technical field of seat connection structures. The connecting structure for connecting support feet and a center piece includes: center piece connecting portions provided on the outer periphery of the center piece for connecting with the support feet; support foot connecting portions provided on one end of the support feet for connecting with the center piece. Two side walls of each of the center piece connecting portions are further provided with rotation limit grooves, with a clamping platform arranged inside; two side surfaces of the support foot connecting portion are respectively provided with rotation limit protrusions outwardly protruding, an abutting portion is provided on the lower surface. The connecting structure for connecting support feet and the center piece is stable in force, and no stress point with weak strength exists, such that the corresponding chassis and seat have reliable performance and long service life. 1. A connecting structure for connecting support feet and a center piece , comprising:{'b': '2', 'center piece connecting portions provided on an outer circumference of the center piece, and configured to connect with the support feet ();'}support foot connecting portions, each of which being provided at one end of each of the support feet, and configured to connect with the center piece;wherein:each of the central piece connecting portions is a groove, and the groove comprises at least an outer opening facing an outside of the central piece, and a lower opening facing a lower side of the central piece;two side walls shared by the outer opening and the lower opening are respectively provided with rotation limit slots, and each of the rotation limit slots is provided with a foot connecting portion inlet at a side of a bottom surface facing the lower opening;the ...

UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR

The universal connector includes a main rod defining an axial direction, a main body, a positioning member, and a fastening member. The main body has a first through hole, two arms, and a second through hole penetrating through the arms. The main body is sleeved onto the main rod by the first through hole. The positioning member and the fastening member are disposed at two ends of the second through hole respectively. The positioning member forms an aperture for receiving a support of a musical instrument. Angle of the support can be adjusted by rotating the positioning member, and height or direction of the support can be adjusted by moving or rotating the main body. When the positioning member and the fastening member are engaged with each other to fasten the main body and the main rod together, the support is prevented from moving. 1. A universal connector , including:a main rod, defining an axial direction;a main body, having a first through hole and two arms, the main body being sleeved onto the main rod by the first through hole, the main body being rotatable with respect to the main rod around the axial direction, the main body being also movable with respect to the main rod along the axial direction, the main body further having a second through hole which penetrates through both the two arms, extending directions of the first through hole and the second through hole being not parallel to each other, a breach being defined between the two arms, the breach crossing the second through hole and communicating with the first through hole;a positioning member and a fastening member, the positioning member and the fastening member being rotatably disposed at two sides of the second through hole of the main body respectively, the positioning member having an aperture for a support of a musical instrument to insert through, the positioning member and the fastening member being engaged with each other alternatively;wherein when the positioning member and the fastening ...

Modular Tooling Apparatus Having Serrated Teeth for Orbital and Linear Adjustment

A modular tooling apparatus includes a first coupler portion and a second coupler portion that are rotationally adjustable with respect to one another. A locking member has a bore that extends through the locking member, a third contoured surface, a widened portion of the bore that is located behind the third contoured surface and has a larger diameter than the third contoured surface, and a fourth contoured surface. The locking member is moveable to a locked position in which the third contoured surface of the locking member engages a first contoured surface of the first coupler portion and the fourth contoured surface of the locking member engages a second contoured surface of the second coupler portion to restrain the first coupler portion from rotating with respect to the second coupler portion. 1. A modular tooling apparatus , comprising:a first coupler portion having a first contoured surface;a second coupler portion having a second contoured surface, wherein the first coupler portion and the second coupler portion are rotationally adjustable with respect to one another; anda locking member having a bore that extends through the locking member, a third contoured surface that is arranged around and outward from a first portion of the bore, a widened portion of the bore that is located behind the third contoured surface and has a larger diameter than the third contoured surface, and a fourth contoured surface that is arranged around and outward from the third contoured surface, wherein the locking member is moveable to a locked position in which the third contoured surface of the locking member engages the first contoured surface of the first coupler portion and the fourth contoured surface of the locking member engages the second contoured surface of the second coupler portion to restrain the first coupler portion from rotating with respect to the second coupler portion.2. The modular tooling apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first coupler portion and the ...

Tool holder

Tool holder comprises a cage assembly having a pair of axially spaced hollow members with axially aligned through openings sized for axial extension of tool handles of different sizes and shapes through both of the aligned openings. A cradle member is transversely movable in opposite directions between the hollow members toward and away from respective inwardly facing wall surfaces of the hollow members for releasably clamping tool handles extending through both aligned openings against the inwardly facing wall surfaces.

HINGE FOR GOLF TRAINING AID AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Hinges for multipurpose golf training aids, and more particularly, long-wearing, durable low-profile hinges for multipurpose golf training aids, and methods for manufacturing such hinges are disclosed. 1. A golf training aid hinge assembly , comprising:a frictional brake, a hinge body element, and a friction surface;the frictional brake, hinge body element, and the friction surface being biased together by an attachment mechanism;the attachment mechanism having a biasing member.2. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the frictional brake comprises copper-reinforced aramid.3. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the biasing member comprises a spring washer.4. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hinge body element comprises an anchoring pocket claim 1 , the anchoring pocket having a cross-section claim 1 , the cross-section having a width and a height claim 1 , the width and the height being unequal.5. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a post and a hinge screw.6. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hinge body element comprises two hinge body elements; the first hinge body element having a curved surface claim 1 , the curved surface matching a shape of the second hinge body element7. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hinge body element comprises a fin.8. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the hinge body element comprises a first hinge body element and a second hinge body element; andfurther comprising a golf training aid body and a golf training aid end; andwherein the golf training aid body attaches to the first hinge body element; andthe golf training aid end attaches to the second hinge body element.9. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a weatherizing cap.10. The golf training aid hinge assembly of claim 1 , further comprising ...

Hinge with Multiple Preset Positions

A hinge with multiple preset positions is described. According to various embodiments, the hinge mechanism enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus, such as a computing device. In at least some embodiments, the hinge mechanism utilizes preset hinge positions that enable the support component to be placed at different preset positions. For instance, the hinge mechanism is configured such that an attached support component tends to “snap” into various preset positions. In at least some embodiments, the hinge mechanism includes an emergency escape position that enables the support component to be rotated beyond normal operating positions without damaging the support component. 1. A device comprising:a movable component pivotably attached to a rear portion of the device; and a hinge frame;', 'a support plate rotatably engaged with the hinge frame;', 'a cam rotatably engaged with the at least one support plate, the cam being attached to the movable component to enable pivotable attachment of the movable component to the hinge mechanism;', 'a spring loaded pin being positioned such that pivoting of the cam to a particular open position relative to the support plate enables the pin to engage the cam with the support plate, and further pivoting of the cam causes a corresponding pivoting of the support plate relative to the hinge frame; and', 'a cam follower pivotably mounted within the hinge frame and positioned such that in at least some of the multiple preset open positions, the cam follower interfaces with the cam to provide resistance to transitioning between the at least some of the multiple preset open positions., 'a hinge with multiple preset open positions and that attaches a portion of the movable component to the device, the hinge including2. A device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the pin comprises a plate pin positioned within a cavity within the support plate claim 1 , the support plate further including a pin spring positioned ...

SECURING ELEMENT FOR STAND DEVICE AND CORRESPONDINGLY FORMED COMPONENTS

A securing element for securing a spindle in a bushing, in particular for a medical stand device, includes a supporting portion configured to arrange the securing element in a predefined axial position on a supporting apparatus of the stand device, and an engagement portion configured to interact with a spindle rotatably supportable about an axis of rotation in the supporting apparatus, or a pin of the stand device, to secure the spindle or pin in a predefined axial position relative to the supporting apparatus rotatably within the supporting apparatus. The securing element can be supported in at least one radial position on the supporting apparatus, in particular in a mounting preparation position and/or a securing position, wherein the engagement portion is configured to interact with the spindle or the pin by engagement in the radial direction, in particular in the securing position. The securing element may also be secured in several radial positions and comprise coupling portions that are formed correspondingly. Also disclosed are components correspondingly formed to the securing element, in particular a supporting apparatus, a cover for the supporting apparatus, and a coupling element; and a securing system, or a securing mechanism, or a mounting set each comprising at least one securing element according to the invention. 1. A securing element for a medical stand device configured for arrangement in an operating room and for positioning a medical device , comprisinga supporting portion configured to arrange the securing element in a predefined axial position on a supporting apparatus, in particular a bushing of the stand device; andan engagement portion configured to interact with a spindle or a pin of the stand device that is rotatably supportable around an axis of rotation in a supporting apparatus to secure the spindle or the pin rotatably in the predefined axial position relative to the supporting apparatus within the supporting apparatus;wherein the ...

Microphone Stand Having Articulating Shaft

A stand includes a base, a first tube coupled to the base and extending therefrom, the first tube defining a first bore having an opening at an end of the tube opposite the base, and a second tube, a portion of which is received in the first bore such that the second tube and the first tube form a telescoping relationship, the second tube comprising a first section and a second section, the first section and second section being connected via a clutch, the clutch being configured to enable articulation of the second section relative to the first section about the clutch. The clutch has an outer cross section that is configured to be received in the first bore when the first section is coaxial with the second section. 120-. (canceled)21. A stand , comprising:a base;a first tube coupled to the base and extending therefrom, the first tube defining a bore with an opening at a distal end of the first tube opposite the base;a second tube, a portion of which is received in the bore such that the second tube and the first tube form a telescoping relationship; anda clutch coupling a proximal end of the first tube to the base, the clutch being configured to enable pivoting of the first tube relative to the base and to secure the first tube at an adjusted angle relative to the base.22. The stand of claim 21 , wherein the clutch comprises:a female component having opposing flanges; anda male component having a protruding post;wherein the protruding post is coupled between the opposing flanges via a fastener to facilitate articulation of the male component relative to the female component.23. The stand of claim 22 , whereinthe female component of the clutch has a post that is receivable within a bore of the base to couple the female component to the base; andthe male component of the clutch has a post that is receivable within a bore of the first tube at the proximal end of the first tube to couple the male component to the first tube.24. The stand of claim 22 , whereinthe ...

ARTICULATING SUPPORT ARM WITH IMPROVED TILTER AND FRICTION JOINT

The present application discloses an articulating support arm with improved friction joint designs that are facilitated by the use of a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint. 1. A support arm for supporting an electronic device , the support arm comprising:a base portion that is adapted to support the support arm from a mounting surface;a lower arm portion comprising a parallelogram portion, the parallelogram portion comprising an upper channel, a lower channel, a lower endcap, and an upper endcap, wherein a first end of the upper channel and a first end of the lower channel are each rotatably attached to the lower endcap and a second end of the upper channel and a second end of the lower channel are each rotatably attached to the upper endcap;a tilter assembly, the tilter assembly comprising a tilter body, a cylinder, and a center tilt mount that is rotatably attached to the tilter body via the cylinder, the center tilt mount being adapted to support the electronic device therefrom; and a bushing comprising a main portion having an exterior surface, an interior surface, and an outer circumference, the bushing further comprising a first tab, a second tab, and a split located between the first and second tabs, wherein at least one of the first tab and second tab extends at least partially exterior to the outer circumference of the main portion of the bushing;', 'a friction cylinder comprising an exterior surface and at least one portion that fixedly engages with a separate component of the support arm;', ' ...

FRICTION MODULE, FRICTION HINGE, AND ADJUSTABLE HEADREST INCLUDING THE FRICTION MODULE AND/OR FRICTION HINGE

Adjustable headrest including a guide configured to be coupled to a seat; a head support coupled to the guide and configured to be movable along an adjustment path relative to the seat; and a slider having a surface defining a recess receiving the guide. A retainer is positioned to urge a surface of the slider against a surface of the guide, thereby maintaining friction between the surface of the slider and the surface of the guide. Additionally, the adjustable headrest includes a bracket that is fixable relative to the head support or fixed relative to the seat. The bracket has a mounting section positioned for fixation relative to the head support or for fixation to the seat and a guide receiving portion receiving the guide. The slider and the bracket are separate components and are formed from the same material or different materials. 1. An adjustable headrest comprising:a guide;a head support coupled to the guide and configured to be movable along an adjustment path relative to the seat;a slider having a surface defining a recess receiving the guide such that the surface of the slider contacts a surface of the guide;a retainer positioned to urge the surface of the slider against the surface of the guide, thereby maintaining friction between the surface of the slider and the surface of the guide and resisting unintended movement of the slider with respect to the guide along the adjustment path; anda bracket fixable relative to the head support or fixed relative to the seat, the bracket having a mounting section positioned for fixation relative to the head support or for fixation to the seat and a guide receiving portion receiving the guide;the slider and the bracket being separate components and being formed from the same material or different materials.2. The adjustable headrest of claim 1 , wherein the guide is attached to the head support and is moveable with the head support along the adjustment path.3. The adjustable headrest of claim 1 , wherein the slider ...

ARTICULATING SUPPORT ARM WITH IMPROVED TILTER AND FRICTION JOINT

The present application discloses an articulating support arm with one or more improved friction joint designs that use a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint. 120.-.(canceled)21. A support arm comprising:at least one channel having an axis of rotation; anda friction joint comprising a cylinder, a bushing, a threaded member, and an opening through which the threaded member may be routed such that it contacts at least a portion of the bushing, the cylinder extending along the axis of rotation, the cylinder having an exterior surface and at least one portion that is fixedly engaged with the at least one channel, the bushing having a main portion, a first tab, a second tab, and a split located between the first and second tabs, the main portion having an exterior surface, an interior surface that engages the exterior surface of the cylinder, and an outer circumference that corresponds with the exterior surface thereof, at least one of the first tab and the second tab extending at least partially exterior to the outer circumference of the main portion of the bushing, the threaded member being extendable through the opening such that the threaded member contacts one of the first tab and second tab.22. The support arm of claim 21 , wherein rotation of the threaded member in a first rotational direction increases the size of the split located between the first and second tabs and wherein rotation of the threaded member in a second rotational direction decreases the size of the split located between the first ...

Information Handling System Super Elastic Spring Hinge

An information handling system hinge provides friction against rotational motion to generate torque that regulates housing portion relative position. Friction is generated by compression of friction elements with a super elastic wire under tension. For example, a nickel titanium alloy wire under two to eight percent strain provides a relatively low spring rate having consistent compression even as wear reduces the size of the friction elements.

ARTICULATING SUPPORT ARM WITH IMPROVED TILTER AND FRICTION JOINT

The present application discloses an articulating support arm with one or more improved friction joint designs that use a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint. 1. A support arm for supporting an electronic device , the support arm comprising:a base portion that is adapted to support the support arm from a mounting surface;a lower arm portion comprising a parallelogram portion, the parallelogram portion comprising an upper channel, a lower channel, a lower endcap, and an upper endcap, wherein a first end of the upper channel and a first end of the lower channel are each rotatably attached to the lower endcap and a second end of the upper channel and a second end of the lower channel are each rotatably attached to the upper endcap;a tilter assembly, the tilter assembly comprising a tilter body, a cylinder, and a center tilt mount that is rotatably attached to the tilter body via the cylinder, the center tilt mount being adapted to support the electronic device therefrom; and a bushing comprising a main portion having an exterior surface, an interior surface, and an outer circumference, the bushing further comprising a first tab, a second tab, and a split located between the first and second tabs, wherein at least one of the first tab and second tab extends at least partially exterior to the outer circumference of the main portion of the bushing;', 'a friction cylinder comprising an exterior surface and at least one portion that fixedly engages with a separate component of the support arm;', 'an opening for ...

FOLDING DEVICE

A folding device for folding or disassembling rigid objects is provided with engaged toothed rows on opposing surfaces of two connecting plates. Opposite surfaces of protruded teeth of the toothed rows are provided with toothed grooves meshing with each other. When a locking mechanism perpendicular to a direction of the toothed rows is locked, the two connecting plates are driven by the locking mechanism to move toward each other in opposite directions along a pulling rod, so that the toothed grooves on the toothed rows tightly engage with one another, and the two connecting plates are pressed tightly and fixedly connected. When the folding device is in a connected state, meshing surfaces of the two connecting plates tightly mesh with each other through the corresponding toothed grooves, so that the two connected parts are combined together to form a whole rigid combination. 1. A folding device , comprising: two connecting plates opposite to each other , wherein edges of the two connecting plates are hinged with each other , opposite surfaces of the two connecting plates are both provided with at least one set of protruded teeth to form two toothed rows meshing with each other; meshing surfaces of the two toothed rows are oppositely provided with first toothed grooves and second toothed grooves and the first toothed grooves and the second toothed grooves mesh with the toothed rows; a pull rod penetrating through the two toothed rows of the two connecting plates is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the toothed rows; an end portion of the pull rod is provided with a locking mechanism; when the two connecting plates are folded together , the first toothed grooves and the second toothed grooves on the two toothed rows tightly engage with each other by locking the locking mechanism to tightly fix and connect the two connecting plates.2. The folding device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , an edge of a first connecting plate of the two connecting plate is ...

HEAD AND NECK ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR CHAIR

A head/neck adjusting device includes a base, a clamping member, a holder, an adjusting and fastening knob, a plurality of locking members, and a head/neck support. The clamping member is clamped on a backrest of a chair. The holder includes a linear adjusting member inserted through the base, and an angle adjusting member connected with the linear adjusting member. The adjusting and fastening knob extends through the base and the linear adjusting member. Each of the locking members is mounted on the angle adjusting member and provided with a positioning projection. The head/neck support is provided with a plurality of support posts extending through the locking members. Each of the support posts is provided with a plurality of positioning holes, and the positioning projection of each of the locking members is positioned in one of the positioning holes. 1. An adjusting device comprising:a base;a clamping member mounted on the base;a holder mounted on the base;an adjusting and fastening knob mounted on the base;a plurality of locking members mounted on the holder; anda head/neck support mounted on the locking members;wherein:the clamping member is clamped on a backrest of a chair;the clamping member is arranged at a first side of the base;the holder includes a linear adjusting member mounted on the base, and an angle adjusting member pivotally connected with the linear adjusting member;the linear adjusting member of the holder has a lengthwise bottom inserted through the base;the angle adjusting member of the holder has a bottom pivotally mounted on a top of the linear adjusting member;the adjusting and fastening knob is arranged at a second side of the base and located opposite to the clamping member;the adjusting and fastening knob extends through the base and the linear adjusting member;each of the locking members is pivotally mounted on a top of the angle adjusting member of the holder;each of the locking members is provided with a positioning projection;the head ...

Endoscope holding device for use during operation, has holding arm with supporting point for instrument e.g. endoscope, where holding arm is fixable and movable for arrangement and attachment of supporting point in desired space position

The device has a holding arm (1) with a supporting point (6) for an instrument e.g. endoscope. The holding arm is fixable and movable for the arrangement and attachment of the supporting point in a desired space position. The holding arm is coupled to the body or a part of a body of a patient by a fixation device. The holding arm is detachable for producing the movement of the attachment by the impact with pressurized fluid.

FASTENING APPARATUS HAVING ROTATION LIMITING FUNCTION AND CHILD CARRIER HAVING THE SAME

A fastening apparatus includes: a base having a first sliding groove; a rotation member pivotally connected to the base and having at least two locking states, the rotation member has a second sliding groove; a locking member having a locked state and an unlocked state, in the locked state, the rotation member is located in both the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove; in the unlocked state, the locking member is withdrawn from the first sliding groove or the second sliding groove to allow the rotation member to rotate relative to the base; an elastic element configured to maintain the locking member in the locked state; and a releasing member configured to drive the locking member to move against an elastic force of the elastic element, such that the locking member is switched from the locked state to the unlocked state. 1. A fastening apparatus , comprising:a base having a first sliding groove;a rotation member pivotally connected to the base and having a second sliding groove, wherein the rotation member has at least two locking states, wherein adjacent two locking states are spaced apart by a predetermined angle;a locking member having a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein in the locked state, the rotation member is in one of the at least two locking states, and the locking member is located in both the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove to limit rotation of the rotation member relative to the base; in the unlocked state, the locking member is withdrawn from the first sliding groove or the second sliding groove to allow the rotation member to rotate relative to the base, so as to switch the locking states of the rotation member;an elastic element operably connected to the locking member and configured to maintain the locking member in the locked state; anda releasing member operably connected to the locking member and configured to drive the locking member to move against an elastic force of the elastic element, such that ...

Method and apparatus for determining acetabular component positioning

An instrument for establishing orientation of a pelvic prosthesis comprises a tri-pod having an angularly adjustable guide rod on it. The tips of the legs define a plane, and the guide rod is set by the surgeon to a defined orientation with respect to this plane on the basis of preoperative studies. In use, two of the legs of the instrument are positioned by the surgeon at defined anatomical locations on the pelvis (e.g., a point in the region of the posterior/inferior acetabulum and a point on the anterior superior iliac spine). The third leg then lands on the pelvis at a point determined by the position of the first two points, as well as by the separations between the third leg and the other two legs. The separations are adjustable, but are preferably fixed percentages of the separation between the first and second legs. The position of the guide rod then defines with respect to the actual pelvis the direction for insertion of a prosthesis.

Shearing-force mechanism with cross-linked thermoplastic

A device includes first and second elements. The first element includes a cross-linked thermoplastic. The second element is configured to engage and to strain the first element by a predetermined amount. The first and second elements are configured to move relative to each other and such that movement of the first and second elements produces a substantially repeatable shearing force between the first and second elements.

Apparatus for determining acetabular component positioning

골반 인골물의 배향을 확립하기 위한 기구는 삼각대를 포함하며, 삼각대는 이 위에 각도 조정가능한 안내 로드를 구비한다. 레그부의 팁부들은 평면을 형성하고, 안내 로드는 수술 이전 연구들을 기초로 하여 외과의사에 의해 이러한 평면에 대해 바람직한 배향으로 설정된다. 사용시, 기구의 레그부들 중 두 개는 외과의사에 의해 골반 상의 규정된 해부학적 위치(예컨대, 후부/하부 관골구 영역 내의 점 및 전상장골극 상의 점)에 위치된다. 이후, 제3 레그부는 제3 레그부와 다른 두 레그부들 사이의 거리게 의해서 뿐만 아니라, 처음 두 점들의 위치에 의해 결정되는 점에서 골반 상에 위치된다. 이 거리는 조정가능하지만, 제1 레그부와 제2 레그부 사이의 거리의 결정된 백분율인 것이 바람직하다. 이후, 안내 로드의 위치는 실제 골반에 대하여 인공물의 삽입을 위한 방향을 규정한다. The mechanism for establishing the orientation of the pelvic bone water includes a tripod, which is provided with an angularly adjustable guide rod thereon. The tip portions of the leg portion form a plane and the guide rod is set by the surgeon in the desired orientation for this plane based on preoperative studies. In use, two of the legs of the instrument are positioned by the surgeon at a defined anatomic location on the pelvis (e.g., a point within the posterior / lower glenohumeral region and a point on the proximal spinal pole). The third leg portion is then positioned on the pelvis at a point determined by the position of the first two points, as well as by the distance between the third leg portion and the other two leg portions. This distance is adjustable, but is preferably a determined percentage of the distance between the first leg portion and the second leg portion. Then, the position of the guide rod defines the direction for insertion of the artifact relative to the actual pelvis.

Shearing-force mechanism with cross-linked thermoplastic

A device includes first and second elements. The first element includes a cross-linked thermoplastic. The second element is configured to engage and to strain the first element by a predetermined amount. The first and second elements are configured to move relative to each other and such that movement of the first and second elements produces a substantially repeatable shearing force between the first and second elements.

Bidirectional damping rotating shaft

本发明涉及智能通讯设备技术领域，公开了一种双向阻尼转轴。该双向阻尼转轴包括第一转轴主体底座(1)和第二转轴主体底座(6)，第一转轴主体底座(1)连接的第一转轴主体上形成有轴耳，轴耳上套设有转轴连接件，第二转轴主体底座(6)可拆卸地安装至转轴连接件上，转轴连接件设置为能够控制第二转轴主体底座(6)绕第一轴线(13)转动；第二转轴主体底座(6)上设置有能够绕第二轴线(14)转动的转轴套筒，并且，转轴套筒、第二转轴主体底座(6)和第一转轴主体底座(1)内部形成用于容纳线缆(12)的连续贯穿通孔。该双向阻尼转轴空间占用较小，实现了正交方向上两个旋转的自由度；同时，有效保护线缆，使用寿命长。

Rotating shaft mechanism and electronic equipment

本申请公开了一种转轴机构，转轴机构的第一侧在第一本体与第二本体的相对角度由零度增大至第一角度的过程中产生第一扭力；转轴机构的第二侧在所述第一本体与所述第二本体的相对角度由零度增大至第二角度的过程中产生第二扭力；在第一本体通过转轴机构以第一速度开启的过程中，综合扭力在第二角度之后短时间内的第一浮动变化量范围小于第二扭力单独作用下在第二角度之后短时间内的第二浮动变化量范围。所述转轴机构在其第二侧原有的结构的基础上，在第一侧增加了补偿扭力，使得第一本体在特定角度范围内转轴综合扭力增加，从而防止第一本体在关闭时出现过早掉屏现象，也能够防止综合扭力在第二角度后的短暂时间内出现过大的浮动变化。

Friction part for motor vehicle, has unitary washer with friction tongues that are in contact with element, and maintaining unit maintaining part in position with respect to receiving element and element

L'invention concerne une pièce de frottement et un ensemble support de pièces de frottement pour un assemblage de deux éléments.La pièce de frottement est caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend des moyens de maintien en position par rapport à un des deux éléments (A et C).L'invention concerne aussi un ensemble support de pièces et l'assemblage ainsi constitué.Applications dans les domaines mécaniques, notamment pour véhicules automobiles.

Electronics

Pivotable bracket

A pivotable bracket is provided such that a constant moment of friction is present at the hinge ( 4 ). A first hinge part ( 5 ) is provided, which has a cylindrical pin ( 6 ) and a contact surface ( 11 ). A second hinge part ( 12 ) is provided, which has a bearing bush ( 13 ), which can be pushed over the pin ( 6 ), with two friction surfaces ( 15, 16 ) directed at right angles to the central axis ( 14 ). The second hinge part ( 12 ) is braced against the contact surface ( 11 ) by means of a tensioning device ( 7, 19, 20, 21, 22 ) arranged on the upper side of the pin ( 6 ).

Portable massage chair

A portable massage chair (10) uses a multi-disk friction clamp (26) to permi t adjustment of a chest support member (13). The chair may be collapsed or set up for use by alternately connecting and disconnecting a rigid triangular support structure formed by a seat support frame portion (18b), a chest support frame portion (15), and a knee support frame portion (16b).

ROTARY SHOCK ABSORBER FOR SWIVEL COVER, WITH SELF-LOCKING MECHANISM IN VERTICAL POSITION

Dispositif amortisseur rotatif (10) pour couvercle de W-C. comportant un arbre (14) soutenu par un carter (12); une bague (24) montée sur l'arbre (14); et un fourreau (32) fixé au carter (12) et placé autour de la bague (24) qui présente deux saillies axiales (30). Le fourreau (32) présente deux bras élastiques en porte-à-faux (36) définis par des fentes (34) dans sa paroi et comportant des dents axiales à l'intérieur du fourreau (32) en saillie vers l'intérieur. Lorsque la bague (24) tourne, des surfaces obliques (30b) des saillies axiales (30) viennent en contact avec les dents et passent par-dessus, ce qui déplace les dents radialement vers l'extérieur contre la force de ressort des bras élastiques (36). Lorsque les saillies axiales (30) ont dépassé les dents axiales (28), ces dernières bloquent des surfaces en gradin (30a) respectives des saillies (30), maintenant la bague (24) et l'arbre (12) en position. Rotary damping device (10) for W-C cover. comprising a shaft (14) supported by a housing (12); a ring (24) mounted on the shaft (14); and a sleeve (32) fixed to the casing (12) and placed around the ring (24) which has two axial projections (30). The sheath (32) has two elastic cantilever arms (36) defined by slots (34) in its wall and having axial teeth inside the sheath (32) projecting inwards. When the ring (24) rotates, oblique surfaces (30b) of the axial projections (30) come into contact with the teeth and pass over them, which moves the teeth radially outward against the spring force of the elastic arms (36). When the axial projections (30) have passed the axial teeth (28), the latter block respective stepped surfaces (30a) of the projections (30), holding the ring (24) and the shaft (12) in position.

Patent FR2347564B3

Folding device

A folding device for folding or disassembling rigid objects is provided with engaged toothed rows on opposing surfaces of two connecting plates. Opposite surfaces of protruded teeth of the toothed rows are provided with toothed grooves meshing with each other. When a locking mechanism perpendicular to a direction of the toothed rows is locked, the two connecting plates are driven by the locking mechanism to move toward each other in opposite directions along a pulling rod, so that the toothed grooves on the toothed rows tightly engage with one another, and the two connecting plates are pressed tightly and fixedly connected. When the folding device is in a connected state, meshing surfaces of the two connecting plates tightly mesh with each other through the corresponding toothed grooves, so that the two connected parts are combined together to form a whole rigid combination.

Improvements to the mounting of an articulation pin

The invention relates to a device for the rotating mounting on an articulation pin of fixed length, determined upon mounting, of two arms, one of which is held stationary and the angular position of the other of which can be changed under the action of a specific torque counter to the forces exerted by friction rings interposed between the said arms and the said pin. The invention involves arranging, on the said pin 4, an elastic means 6, 13 for returning the movable arm 1 towards a fixed part 2, 4 of the mounting assembly, for example a Belleville washer.

PORTABLE INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS WITH ORIENTABLE SCREEN

PORTABLE PORTABLE INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

L'appareil selon l'invention comprend, d'une part, un corps principal pourvu d'une base 2 et, d'autre part, des moyens de dialogue à écran 7 qui sont disposés dans un boîtier plat relié au corps principal 2 à l'aide de moyens de support et de moyens de maintien en position angulaire 14 réglables tant en hauteur qu'angulairement. Ces moyens de maintien en position angulaire 14 sont disposés coaxialement à un axe de pivotement XX' d'un bras de support 15 sur le corps 2 et comprennent un dispositif à roue libre placé mécaniquement en série avec un dispositif d'accouplement angulaire à friction. L'invention permet de faciliter considérablement le réglage en position des moyens de dialogue.

Semi-automatic hinge with rotational angle restricting mechanism

액정부가 자동적으로 열리는 각도를, 종래의 휴대전화기 등에서의 중심각 70°∼90°보다 작게 하는 것을 과제로 한다. 이러한 과제는 힌지의 1축에 삽입통과한 제 1 캠과 제 2 캠을 탄성재에 의한 누름을 수반하여 접촉시키는 것에 의해서 회전 마찰 토크를 발생시키고, 상기 제 1 캠과 제 2 캠에서의 본체부와 액정부가 접혀진 상태로부터 전부 열림으로 한 상태까지의 액정부 회전 가능영역이 힌지의 회전 가능영역보다 협소하게 설정되고, 상기 제 1 캠의 접촉면에 돌기형상체가 형성되고, 상기 제 2 캠의 접촉면의 중심각 0°∼180°에서 0°로 절결부, 이어서 회전 초기 부위보다 볼록한 정수리부, 경사 하강면 및 심곡부가 회전 방향으로 순서대로 형성되어, 중심각 50° 미만으로 상기 볼록한 정수리부를 갖고, 또한 상기 본체부와 액정부가 접혀졌을 때에 상기 제 1 캠의 돌기형상체에서의 상기 제 2 캠의 절결부에의 슬라이딩 다운을 방지하는 회전각도 규제기능이 중심각 0°∼볼록한 정수리부와의 사이에 형성되어 있는 세미 오토형 힌지에 의해 해결된다. An object of the present invention is to make the angle at which the liquid crystal portion is automatically opened smaller than the center angle of 70 ° to 90 ° in a conventional cellular phone. This problem generates a rotational friction torque by bringing the first cam and the second cam inserted into one axis of the hinge into contact with the pressing by the elastic material, and the main body in the first cam and the second cam. And the liquid crystal portion rotatable region from the folded state to the fully opened state is set narrower than the rotatable region of the hinge, and a projection is formed on the contact surface of the first cam, and the contact surface of the second cam is A cutout portion from 0 ° to 180 ° to 0 ° from the center angle, followed by a convex portion, an inclined lower surface and a deep curved portion which are convex than the initial portion of rotation, are formed in the rotational direction in order to have the convex crown portion at a central angle of less than 50 °. The rotation angle regulation function which prevents sliding down to the cutout part of the said 2nd cam in the protrusion shape of the said 1st cam when a part and a liquid crystal part are folded is a center angle of 0 degree. It is formed between the top of the head and the convex portion is solved by the semi-automatic hinge in.

Glide movement controller and power miter saw including such controller

一種用於與包括一軸桿之鉸鏈連接裝置一起使用的滑移運動控制器，以及一種鉸鏈連接裝置及一種包括如此之控制器的動力鋸。該滑移運動控制器包括一大體上U形形狀的控制器主體，其被建構以在第一方向中朝向軸桿移動，使得在軸桿上的阻力增加，以及在第二方向中移動離開開軸桿，使得在軸桿上的阻力減小；一對孔口，其延伸通過該控制器主體；及一內部支承表面，其界定於該控制器主體上。該內部支承表面被建構及配置成面對該軸桿。在某些實例之中，內部支承表面的至少一個部位係為於該些孔口之間。

Articulating support arm with improved tilter and friction joint

The present application discloses an articulating support arm with improved friction joint designs that are facilitated by the use of a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint.

Folding hinge and folding display device

一种折叠铰链，包括内折叠铰链及外折叠铰链，所述外折叠铰链包括主轴、位于所述主轴横向两侧的第一、第二外折条、位于所述第一、第二外折条外第一、第二外折板及将所述主轴、第一、第二外折条与第一、第二外折板铰接在一起的铰接组件，所述外折叠铰链包括连接轴及位于所述连接轴横向两侧且与所述连接轴转动连接的第一、第二内折板，所述第一、第二内折板的四角处设有转动轴，所述第一、第二外折板对应所述转动轴设有供所述转动轴转动的限位机构，所述内折叠铰链与所述外折叠铰链之间安装有均衡控制机构，所述均衡控制机构与所述第一、第二内折板连接转动；本申请还提供一种折叠显示装置。

Method and apparatus for determining acetabular component positioning

Multi-axis hinge and terminal device using this multi-axis hinge

Foldable apparatus and electronic device

本申请提供一种折叠装置，用于支撑柔性屏，折叠装置包括可折弯机构及助折组件，可折弯机构包括中部铰节及连接于所述中部铰节相对两侧的两个转动铰节，柔性屏贴合于中部铰节和转动铰节的正面；助折组件包括联动机构及限位机构，联动机构连接于中部铰节与两个转动铰节；限位机构包括设于联动机构的抵推件、抵持件及弹性件，弹性件提供抵持件与抵推件之间相互抵顶的弹力，转动铰节通过联动机构相对于中部铰节转动，以实现可折弯机构的展平或弯折，抵推件相对于抵持件转动，抵推件与抵持件之间的摩擦阻力能使转动铰节相对于中部铰节定位在特定角度。本申请还提供一种设有所述折叠装置的电子设备。

Friction hinge devices using clip type torsion springs

본 고안은 하부의 하향 돌출부 및 중심 구멍을 구비한 다수의 클립형 판 스프링으로 이루어지는 토션 스프링과, 토션 스프링의 중심 구멍을 통과하여 압입되는 회전축과, 회전축이 삽입되는 축방향 구멍 및 토션 스프링의 하향 돌출부가 고정적으로 끼워 맞춰지는 슬롯을 구비한 하우징을 포함하는 클립형 토션 스프링을 사용한 마찰 힌지 장치에 관한 것이다. 상기 토션 스프링을 형성하는 클립형 판 스프링은 반경 방향으로 개방된 슬릿을 구비하고, 원주 방향의 두께가 점차로 증가하거나 감소하는 형상으로 형성된다. 이에 의해 조립이 간편하고 원하는 회전 방향으로 자유롭게 토크를 조정할 수 있다. The present invention provides a torsion spring comprising a plurality of clip-shaped leaf springs having a lower downward protrusion and a center hole, a rotating shaft press-fitted through the center hole of the torsion spring, an axial hole into which the rotating shaft is inserted, and a downward protrusion of the torsion spring. A friction hinge device using a clip-type torsion spring comprising a housing having a slot into which a lock is fitted. The clip-shaped leaf spring forming the torsion spring has a slit open in the radial direction and is formed in a shape in which the thickness in the circumferential direction gradually increases or decreases. Thereby, assembly is easy and torque can be adjusted freely to a desired rotational direction.

Articulating support arm with improved tilter and friction joint

The present application discloses an articulating support arm with improved friction joint designs that are facilitated by the use of a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint.

Modular rotatable link

A modular rotatable link for use for a plate on which a piece of hardware, such as a card terminal or tablet, may be secured. The modular rotatable link comprises a base section, a rotation ring, a body section, and a fastener. The body section may be of different form and functionality.

Adjustable tilt mount

A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.

CARRIER ARM SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE ARTICULATED CONNECTION THAT CAN BE BLOCKED AND METHOD OF OPERATING SUCH A SYSTEM

L'invention concerne un système de bras porteur comprenant au moins une liaison articulée pouvant être bloquée, un dispositif de blocage (20) associé à la liaison articulée et comprenant un mécanisme d'entraînement passif (32) ainsi qu'un dispositif d'actionnement (36) associé au dispositif de blocage (20) et comprenant un mécanisme d'entraînement actif (38), le mécanisme d'entraînement actif (38) agissant dans le même plan que le mécanisme d'entraînement passif (32). The invention relates to a support arm system comprising at least one articulated link capable of being locked, a locking device (20) associated with the articulated link and comprising a passive drive mechanism (32) as well as an actuator device. (36) associated with the locking device (20) and comprising an active drive mechanism (38), the active drive mechanism (38) acting in the same plane as the passive drive mechanism (32).

Articulating support arm with improved tilter and friction joint

The present application discloses an articulating support arm with improved friction joint designs that are facilitated by the use of a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint.

Articulated support arm for medical devices

An articulable joint is provided for use with at least two support arms, the joint comprising a front disc and a rear disc, each connected to respective support arms, the front disc rotatably connected to the rear disc around a shoulder bolt. The joint further includes a clutch washer located between the front and rear discs, the clutch washer having a front surface abutting the front disc and a rear surface located adjacent the rear disc, the rear surface of the washer having a plurality of spaced apart sockets, each socket configured for receiving a ball bearing therein. A pressure application means is releasably connected to the front disc and extends therethrough engaging the clutch washer for applying adjustable pressure to the clutch washer, thereby adjusting frictional resistance to, rotation of the front disc relative to the rear disc.

Radiator guard hinge pin

RADIATOR GUARD HINGE PIN Abstract of the Disclosure Structure for removably locking a cover in a covering dis-position. The locking device is arranged to be released notwith-standing the disposition thereof in a relatively inaccessible area of the machine on which the cover is mounted, The locking device includes a locking pin which is axially movable so as to have clearance with the cover with the pin being so moved by a tool inserted through the small access space available to the locking device. The pin is drawn back outwardly into locking arrange-ment with the cover by a threaded device having a shank portion passed through a hole in the cover into threaded association with the locking pin, permitting threaded operation of the device to draw the pin outwardly into the hole of the cover and thereby lock the cover against rotation about a pivot mount thereof.

LOCKABLE ROTATING COUPLING

Low torque hinged heat transfer joint

Device for articulation and locking of multiple pieces

ABSTRACT This articulation device makes it possible to position a first elongated piece 20, which is capable of being pivoted through 360° according to the arrow A, and a second piece 30, which is capable of swivelling about the shaft 40 according to the arrow B. These pieces are made integral with a U-shaped support 10, in relation to which they can be locked by means of shoes 60 and 70 which are held in position by a single securing screw 50. The pieces 20 and 30 can he connected to elements which are to be positioned, such as pins or connection rods which form part of an orthopaedic external fixing appliance consisting of pins inserted into bone fragments and of an external frame with connection rods. (Fig. 7)

Vacuum arm joint assembly

Rod fixing device and camera stand using the same

[목적] 간이한 구조로서 용이하게 로드를 고정시킬 수가 있는 조작성에 뛰어난 로드고정장치를 제공함과 동시에, 그 로드고정장치를 갖춘 카메라 스텐드를 제공한다. [구성] 로드고정장치는 본체에 형성되고, 상기 로드가 삽입되는 삽입공, 이 삽입공과 연통하는 연통공을 가지고 상기 삽입공과 교차하는 공간, 이 공간에 삽입되어 외부에 고정손잡이를 가지고 편심운동을 하는 회전축, 및 이 회전축의 외주에 설치된 탄성부재에 의하여 구성되어서, 로드의 고정ㆍ해재를 용이하게 행할 수 있도록 되어 있다.

ARTICULATION BRAKE, ESPECIALLY FOR SANITARY ITEMS

Cette invention concerne un frein d'articulation. Une pièce ou partie de l'articulation porte un axe qui est immobilisé par rapport à elle. Cet axe est muni d'une clavette sur une partie de sa longueur. L'autre pièce ou partie de l'articulation est engagée par un perçage de plus grand diamètre sur cette partie de l'axe et une bague fendue, emmanchée à force dans ce perçage, se trouve entre celui-ci et l'axe, sa fente étant engagée sur la clavette de cet axe. Lors d'un déplacement des parties de l'articulation, un effet de freinage est obtenu par friction entre la face externe de la bague et la surface intérieure du perçage conjugué. Un frein d'articulation de ce type est utilisable notamment pour des appareils sanitaires tels qu'une douchette. This invention relates to an articulation brake. A part or part of the joint carries an axis which is immobilized with respect to it. This axis is provided with a key over part of its length. The other part or part of the articulation is engaged by a bore of larger diameter on this part of the axis and a split ring, force-fitted into this bore, is located between the latter and the axis, its slot being engaged on the key of this axis. When the parts of the joint are moved, a braking effect is obtained by friction between the outer face of the ring and the inner surface of the conjugate bore. An articulation brake of this type can be used in particular for sanitary appliances such as a hand shower.