ПАНЕЛЬ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВОЙ СИСТЕМЫ И ПОДЪЕМНИК ДИСПЛЕЯ

Adapter zur Befestigung eines Tragprofils

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Adapter zur Befestigung eines Tragprofils mit einer Profilaufnahme, die einen Stützabschnitt aufweist, und mit einer Befestigungsseite, die zumindest bereichsweise im Abstand zu dem Stützabschnitt steht, wobei zwischen dem Stützabschnitt und der Befestigungsseite ein Kabelrangierraum gebildet ist, der in räumlicher Verbindung mit einer Durchführung des Stützabschnitts und wenigstens einer Kabeldurchführung steht. Mit dieser Konstruktion können auf einfache Weise übersichtlich Kabel aus verschiedensten Richtungen kommend dem Adapter zugeführt werden.

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).

Winkelelement

Vorrichtung zur Vermeidung von Schädigungen durch Fehlhaltungen bei der Bildschirmbenutzung

Vorrichtung zur Vermeidung von Schädigungen durch Fehlhaltungen an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein oder mehrere Bildschirme programmgesteuert sequenziell neu positioniert werden.

Halterung für Peripherievorrichtung

Halterung für eine Peripherievorrichtung, wobei die Halterung aufweist:eine erste Platte mit einer Öffnung, welche den gesamten Weg von einer ersten Fläche der ersten Platte zu einer zweiten Fläche der ersten Platte geht, wobei die erste Fläche und die zweite Fläche entgegengesetzte Flächen der ersten Platte sind,eine zweite Platte, welche mit der ersten Platte via eine erste Gelenkverbindung in einer Weise gekoppelt ist, dass sie zwischen einer Geschlossen-Konfiguration und einer Offen-Konfiguration in einer muschelschalenartigen Weise schwenkbar ist, wodurch in der Geschlossen-Konfiguration die zweite Platte auf der zweiten Fläche der ersten Platte geschlossen ist und in der Offen-Konfiguration die zweite Platte von der zweiten Fläche der ersten Platte um die erste Gelenkverbindung weggeschwenkt ist, undeine Nivellierplatte mit einer ersten Fläche und einer zweiten Fläche, wobei die Nivellierplatte in der Öffnung der ersten Platte angeordnet ist und mit der ersten Platte via eine zweite ...

Anschlagsystem

Es wird ein Anschlagsystem zur variablen Begrenzung des Schwenkwinkels zueinander um eine gemeinsame Drehachse verschwenkbarer Bauteile eines Tragarmsystems vorgestellt, wobei das Anschlagsystem wenigstens ein Begrenzungselement an einem Bauteil aufweist, das mit einem Anschlag am anderen Bauteil zusammenwirkt und das Begrenzungselement in unterschiedliche innerhalb der Schwenkrichtung versetzt angeordneten Positionen festlegbar ist, bei dem erfindungsgemäß das Begrenzungselement als Anschlagscheibe (4, 5, 6, 7) ausgebildet ist, welche auf der Drehachse (1) in einer zu dieser senkrechten Ebene gelagert ist, die Anschlagscheibe (4, 5, 6, 7) eine Anschlagnase (8) aufweist, die mit dem Anschlag (15) am anderen Bauteil (3) zusammenwirkt und die Anschlagscheibe (4, 5, 6, 7) an ihrem der Anschlagnase (8) abgewandten Außenumfang mit einem Außenverzahnungsbereich (9) versehen ist, in dem ein korrespondiert mit einer Innenverzahnung (14) versehenes lösbar am zugehörigen Bauteil (2) des Tragarmsystems ...

Rotationslager

Rotationslager zur drehbaren Verbindung zweier Tragarmbauteile mit einem an einem der Tragarmbauteile festlegbaren ersten Lagerelement (1), welches an seiner umlaufenden Außenwandung eine nutförmige Ausnehmung (2) aufweist, in welcher ein am anderen Tragarmbauteil ankoppelbarer Flanschring (3) aufgenommen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen einer Seitenwandung (5) des Flanschringes (3) und der benachbarten Innenwandung (6) der nutförmigen Ausnehmung (2) ein Gleitringelement (4) angeordnet ist, das Gleitringelement (4) einen radial verlaufenden Schlitz (7) aufweist, eine Seitenwand (8) des Gleitringelementes (4) und die korrespondierende Innenwandung (6) der nutförmigen Ausnehmung (2) gegenüber der Drehebene des Rotationslagers geneigt sind und der Schlitz (7) im Gleitringelement (4) durch eine Einstellvorrichtung (9) in seiner Breite variierbar ist.

Kamerasystem zum Überwachen eines Raumbereichs

Kamerasystem zum Überwachen eines Raumbereichs (12), insbesondere zum Absichern einer in dem Raumbereich angeordneten automatisierten Anlage (14), mit zumindest einer Kameraeinheit (30) mit einem Bildsensor (72) und einer Anzahl von Optikelementen (84), die eine Abbildungsoptik darstellen, mit einem Systemkörper (28), der zumindest eine Aufnahme (56) für die Kameraeinheit (30) aufweist, und mit einem Montageteil (32) zum Ausrichten des Systemkörpers (28) relativ zu dem Raumbereich (12), wobei die Optikelemente (84) in einem Objektivkörper (76) angeordnet sind, der einen Montageflansch (78) aufweist, und wobei der Objektivkörper (76) mit Hilfe des Montageflansches (78) in der Aufnahme (56) befestigt ist.

Haltevorrichtung zur Montage eines Gerätes

Support system

Braring calculation

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.

Rotating support

A rotable antenna apparatus

A rotatable antenna apparatus 10 comprises antenna signal processing means 35 mounted on a thermally conductive shaft 40 which is thermally coupled between the components of the signal processing means 35 and a heat sink 50 located within a fixed location relative to the rotatable shaft 40. An antenna assembly 30 is coupled to the signal processing means 35. A thermally conductive coupling structure 45 may be provided between the components and the shaft 40 which may include an elongate member which extends into a recess in the shaft and into a recess within a component interface structure 45. The component interface structure 45 may be formed in two parts which are connected together to sandwich a portion of the elongate member. A thermal paste may be applied between the elongate member and the component interface structure 45. The elongate member may comprise a heat pipe. A heat pad may be used between the one or more components and the component interface structure 45. The shaft 40 may ...

A rotable antenna apparatus

A rotatable antenna apparatus comprising; a fixed unit 20 for attachment of the apparatus to an external structure, and a rotatable unit 60 mounted on the fixed unit and comprising an aerial assembly 65 and processing circuitry 65 coupled to the antenna assembly for performing signal processing operations. An interface unit is coupled to both the fixed unit and the rotatable unit, and is used to route a cable to provide a wired connection from the fixed unit to the processing circuitry. The interface unit includes a cable housing 50 within which a length of the cable is enclosed in a coiled arrangement. A control mechanism constrains the amount to which the length of cable is wound and unwound within the cable housing so as to inhibit application of a stretching stress on the cable during rotation of the rotatable unit. Preferably the length of cable moves between an inner coil configuration (figure 4A) and an outer coil configuration (figure 6A). The cable housing may include a rotatable ...

Node role assignment in networks

There is provided a node for use in a network, the node comprising: communication circuitry to communicate with a management server. Bootstrap circuitry initially identifies an intermediate node from at least one available node in the network in response to the communication circuitry being unable to communicate with the management server directly. The communication circuitry is arranged to communicate with the management server indirectly via the intermediate node when unable to communicate with the management server directly. Role assignment circuitry assigns a role to be performed by the node in the network based on whether the communication circuitry communicates with the management server directly, or indirectly via an intermediate node. Embodiments describe use within a wireless feeder network where the nodes may be a Feeder Base Station or Feeder Terminal.

A folding wall-mounted play device

A Play device mounted to a wall consisting of a bracket and arm combination wherein the bracket comprises of a subframe fixed to a wall, a frame removably mounted to the subframe, a folding arm hinged at its proximal end and can be rotated in an arc between parallel and vertical to the frame, a fixing part comprising of a first locking means used to lock the arm in a parallel position and a secondary locking means to lock the arm in a vertical position. The play device will preferably have a fixing means for a removable play attachment that may include a swing, a basketball hoop, or a portion of a climbing frame, etc. The play device may also have a mounted support leg/s at or adjacent to the distal end of the arm and extend vertically downwards with the purpose of supporting the arm in the parallel position. The locking method for the bracket may include a locking means such as apertures and pins, bolts or catches.

Speaker stand

Mount

Joint mechanism

CHIRURGISCHES EINSTELLGERAET

SURGICAL ANCHORAGE EQUIPMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF FRACTURES

PIECE OF ATTACHMENT FOR THE MOUNTING PLATE OF ACCESSORIES AT THE STORAGE SURFACE OF AN OPERATION TABLE

The computer furniture

Computermöbel zur verstellbaren Positionierung mindestens eines Computerperipheriegeräts, umfassend eine Basis (1), die unterhalb eines Fußraums (2) angeordnet ist und die zur Abstützung des Computermöbels am Boden eingerichtet ist, eine Ablage (3) zur Platzierung oder Halterung des Computerperipheriegeräts, einen Hauptfuß (4), der sich von der Basis (1) einseitig und seitlich neben dem Fußraum (2) bis zu der Ablage (3) erstreckt, wobei der Hauptfuß (4) über ein erstes Gelenk (5) neigbar und in einer wählbaren Neigstellung fixierbar mit der Basis (1) verbunden oder gekoppelt ist, wobei die Ablage (3) über ein zweites Gelenk (6) neigbar und in einer wählbaren Neigstellung fixierbar mit dem Hauptfuß (4) verbunden oder gekoppelt ist, und wobei ein Schwenkgelenk (7) zur horizontalen Verschwenkung der Ablage (3) vorgesehen ist.

CHIRURGISCHES VERANKERUNGSGERAET FUER DIE BEHANDLUNG VON KNOCHENBRUECHEN

Support system

A support arm system for a load such as a display device. The system includes a support arm (4) rotatable at its proximal end about a mid-joint axis X", monitor supporting head (5) at the distal end of the support arm (4) has an internal slider element and compression spring, and an arrangement of links and pivots which create a torque to oppose the torque created by a load on the head (5) and keep a monitor plate (6) in the same viewing plane relative to the vertical as the arm (4) moves through its range of movement.

Bottle mounting system including separable bottle and clamp

A bottle mounting system (10) includes a bottle holder (12) and a clamp (14) The clamp can mount to a variety of support members to provide a clamp mount extending either from a vertical surface of the clamp or a horizontal surface of the clamp. The bottle holder has both a rear mount (50) and a bottom mount (52), each of which can be selectively mounted to the clamp mount depending upon the orientation of the clamp mount. Each of the rear mount and bottom mount of the bottle holder can be mated to the clamp mount in multiple orientations such that there are a large number of different configurations in which the bottle mounting system can be implemented.

Surgical suspension system

Expandable sockets for use with portable media players

An expandable socket (100) for attachment to a portable media player or a portable media player case. The expandable socket generally includes a base (106), a button (104), and a spring (112). The base is adapted to engage a portion of the portable media player or the portable media player case. The button is spaced from and movable relative to the base. The spring is disposed between the base and the button, the spring arranged to resist movement of the button toward the base.

Multi-plates, multi-positions, self-locking, self-unlocking rotating hinge

EFFICIENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A PLANE MOVEMENT

A magnetic movement system for a target plate has three magnets on a base plate. Three steel balls are attracted by the three magnets. A moving plate having three corresponding magnets are also attracted to the steel balls, providing the means of sliding, mounting and positioning of the moving plate. A fourth magnet on the moving plate is pushed/pulled away/towards by a corresponding magnet mounted eccentric on the shaft of a motor permanently mounted on the base plate but adjustable towards or away from it. The eccentric motion of the magnet on the shaft of the motor forces the opposing magnet on the moving plate to change position and follow the circular motion of the motor, thus engaging the whole moving plate in a circular motion.

FOLDING HINGE

A folding hinge for camera stabilization equipment. The hinge includes support connectors having apertures through which cables may be passed to connect a camera with various auxiliary components. An indexing guide pivotally attaches the support connectors so the camera stabilization system can be folded and unfolded with little or no disruption of the cables or system balance. Locking mechanisms secure the hinges to provide a desired angular relationship between support members connected by the hinge.

PIVOTING WATER BLOCK GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR CIRCULAR GANG SAWS

A two-part pivotable block component for mounting onto a sawguide post of a sawguide assembly for a circular gang saw. The two-part pivotable block component comprises an upper first part that is integrally engagible with the sawguide post and a lower second part having an orifice for receiving therethrough the sawguide post. The first part of the pivotable block component has an inclined surface in a first plane for pivotably engaging an inclined surface provided therefore on the second part of the pivotable block component. The inclined surface of the second part of the pivotable block component is in a second plane. The first part of the pivotable block component may be integrally incorporated into a sawguide post. The first part of the pivotable block component may have one or more channels for flowing a coolant therethrough.

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED VERTICAL STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS

Disclosed herein are various methods, systems, and apparatuses relating to vertical structural supports, including acute Z-shaped piers and further including vertical structural features that provide additional structural support for various types of piers.

HOLDING DEVICE

A holding device includes: a clamping member including a frame that defines a frame space, and a screw rod engaging threadedly the frame and extending into the frame space; a movable supporting arm mounted movably on the frame; a fastening member connected to the movable supporting arm and the frame for securing releasably the movable supporting arm to the frame; and a holding member mounted rotatably on the movable supporting arm.

BOTTLE MOUNTING SYSTEM INCLUDING SEPARABLE BOTTLE AND CLAMP

A bottle mounting system (10) includes a bottle holder (12) and a clamp (14) The clamp can mount to a variety of support members to provide a clamp mount extending either from a vertical surface of the clamp or a horizontal surface of the clamp. The bottle holder has both a rear mount (50) and a bottom mount (52), each of which can be selectively mounted to the clamp mount depending upon the orientation of the clamp mount. Each of the rear mount and bottom mount of the bottle holder can be mated to the clamp mount in multiple orientations such that there are a large number of different configurations in which the bottle mounting system can be implemented.

SUPPORT DOWNTILT BRACKET FOR MOUNTING AN ANTENNA ON A METALLIC TOWER

A mechanical bracket for mounting a telecommunication antenna on a metallic tower comprises a pipe section to secure the bracket to the tower. The angular position of the pipe section about its longitudinal axis is selected to appropriately orient the bracket. A transversal pivot bridges a pair of spaced apart parallel plates of the bracket. The antenna comprises a pole member with a free end pivotally mounted on the pivot between the two plates. A bolt and nut assembly traverses the pole member and two arcuate slots respectively made in the parallel plates. In operation, the pole member is rotated about the pivot with the bolt sliding in the two arcuate slots, and the bolt and nut assembly is tightened when a desired position for the pole member, and therefore for the antenna, is reached to thereby lock the pole member and the antenna in this position.

Gelenk für an Stative oder Haltearme montierte Geräte.

Gleithülse mit Stellschraube.

Device to solvable connecting of-from.

Compensation device for the reconciliation of a angle of rotation-dependent torque and medical stand with a such compensation device.

Apparatus for guiding and assembly for work purposes various.

Medical device with a medical-optical device and a holding device and method of operating the medical device.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine medizinische Vorrichtung, aufweisend ein medizinisch-optisches Gerät (2) und eine Haltevorrichtung (1) mit wenigstens zwei Haltearmen (3, 4, 5, 6), die über ein Gelenk (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) mit wenigstens einem Bewegungsfreiheitsgrad beweglich miteinander verbunden sind, und mit einem Aktor (14, 15), der derart mit den wenigstens zwei Haltearmen (3, 4, 5, 6) verbunden ist, dass über den Aktor (14, 15) eine Kraft zwischen den wenigstens zwei Haltearmen (3, 4, 5, 6) in Richtung des Bewegungsfreiheitsgrads ausübbar ist. Eine Steuereinheit umfasst einen ersten Regler zur Ausgabe eines ersten Steuersignals über ein Stellglied an den Aktor (14, 15). Das medizinisch-optische Gerät (2) ist an der Haltevorrichtung (1) gehaltert. Erfindungsgemäss umfasst die Steuereinheit Mittel zur Messung eines kinematischen Zustands am Gelenk (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) und einen zweiten Regler zur Ausgabe eines zweiten Steuersignals über das Stellglied an den Aktor (14, 15). Die Steuereinheit ...

Medical device comprising a medical-optical device and a holding device and method for operating the medical device.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine medizinische Vorrichtung, aufweisend ein medizinisch-optisches Gerät (2) und eine Haltevorrichtung (1) mit wenigstens zwei Haltearmen (3, 4, 5, 6) die über ein Gelenk (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) mit wenigstens einem Bewegungsfreiheitsgrad beweglich miteinander verbunden sind, und mit einem Aktor (14, 15), der derart mit den wenigstens zwei Haltearmen (3, 4, 5, 6) verbunden ist, dass über den Aktor (14, 15) eine Kraft zwischen den wenigstens zwei Haltearmen (3, 4, 5, 6) in Richtung des Bewegungsfreiheitsgrads ausübbar ist. Eine Steuereinheit umfasst einen ersten Regler zur Ausgabe eines ersten Steuersignals über ein Stellglied an den Aktor (14, 15). Das medizinisch-optische Gerät (2) ist an der Haltevorrichtung (1) gehaltert. Erfindungsgemäß umfasst die Steuereinheit Mittel zur Messung eines kinematischen Zustands am Gelenk (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) und einen zweiten Regler zur Ausgabe eines zweiten Steuersignals über das Stellglied an den Aktor (14, 15). Die Steuereinheit ist ...

A camera mounting.

Eine Kamerahalterung (1) umfasst ein Gehäuse (2) mit einer Oberseite (3) und einer Unterseite (4). An der Oberseite ist eine Befestigungseinrichtung (5) für eine Kamera vorgesehen. Ferner weist die Kamerahalterung mindestens einen Haken (7´) auf, mittels dessen die Kamerahalterung einfach an einem Seil oder einem Netz oder Gitter eingehängt und wieder ausgehängt werden kann. An der Unterseite des Gehäuses ist eine zweite Befestigungseinrichtung (6) vorgesehen, welche es erlaubt, dort ein Hilfsmittel, insbesondere einen Handgriff (11) für das Aufhängen in der Höhe zu befestigen. Die Kamerahalterung wird insbesondere für die Aufnahme von Tennisspielplätzen verwendet.

Gelenkstativ.

Gelenkstativ umfassend ein feststellbares Gelenk (2) und mindestens einen ersten (3) und einen zweiten (4) Arm. Das feststellbare Gelenk (2) umfasst mindestens ein erstes und ein zweites Spanngehäuse. Der erste (3) und der zweite (4) Arm sind mittels des zweiten (2.4) und dritten (2.5) Spannelementes mit dem ersten Spannelement wirkverbindbar, und jeweils an einem distalen Ende mit einem Klemmelement und Arretierungselement wirkverbindbar. Jeder der Arme (3,4) umfasst ein erstes zylindrisches Schubelement (8), welches an einem ersten Ende mit dem Klemmelement und dem ersten Arretierungselement des jeweiligen Arms (3,4) wirkverbindbar ist und an einem zweiten Ende mit einer korrespondierenden ersten Fläche (2.4.1) des zweiten (2.4) oder einer zweiten Fläche des dritten (2.5) Spannelementes formschlüssig wirkverbindbar ist. Das Gelenkstativ (2) ist lagesicher arretierbar, indem das erste und das zweite Spanngehäuse in Längsrichtung mittels eines Feststellelementes (9) gegeneinander verspannt ...

Surveillance camera with bi-directional adjustable angle for residence community

Monitoring equipment installing structure

Camera tripod head allowing angle to be conveniently adjusted manually

Support stand and standable hand-held device

The invention relates to a support stand and a standable hand-held device. A support stand suitable for a hand-held device is provided. The support stand has a first support member and a second support member. The second support member slidably fits the first support member and could be temporarily fixed at different positions on the first support member to adjust the length of the support stand. The hand-held device has a display screen and an antenna. Because the length of the support stand is variable, the hand-held device could be laid on the table by various inclination angles. Besides, the projections of the support stand and the antenna on the display screen are not overlapped, and the influence of the support stand made of metal on the signal of the antenna would be lowered.

Two-axis turntable mechanism

Display stand for creative product

Payment barcode scanning gun bracket for e-commerce

Handle holder and control method thereof

Double controlled dolly providing smooth, controlled movement of a support on [...] set

L'invention concerne un dispositif assurant le déplacement régulier et commandé d'un support selon une trajectoire plane d'orientation quelconque ou bien selon une trajectoire inscrite sur certaines surfaces réglées (cônes, cylindres). Il est constitué d'un mât télescopique réglable monté sur un chariot motorisé qui se déplace sur une trajectoire déterminée, éventuellement matérialisée par des rails droits ou courbes. Le mât est surmonté d'une articulation réglable qui enserre un dispositif de travelling orientable (demande de brevet ndegré 91-08870, Paris, le 15 juillet 1991) autorisant le déplacement du support sur une trajectoire rectiligne. Le mouvement du chariot motorisé est asservi à celui du support sur le travelling orientable. Le dispositif est particulièrement destiné à la photographie, la cinématographie ou la vidéo. Le support accueille alors un système d'éclairage, un appareil de prise de vues, ou les deux.

MECHANISM OF FINAL TUNING OF the ORIENTATION AND/OR the POSITION Of a PAYLOAD

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.

카운터 밸런스부를 구비한 스탠드

... 본 개시는 카운터 밸런스부를 구비한 스탠드에 관한 것으로, 링크; 조인트; 프론트 링크; 및 카운터 밸런스부를 포함한다. 이에 따라 현미경 등과 같이 여러 가지 의료기구가 사용되어도 안정적인 카운터 밸런스를 유지할 수 있고, 사용자가 원하는 목적에 따라 의료기구 움직임의 자유도를 손쉽게 조절할 수 있다.

ADJUSTER OF ILLUMINATION ANGLE FOR LED LAMP

SYSTEM FOR REAL TIME REVISING COORDINATE IN THE NUMERICAL MAP

POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC AND VIDEO IMAGING AND RECORDING AND SYSTEM UTILIZING SAME

A multi-axis positioning device adapted to hold and position an electronic device such as a smart phone. A system using the positioning device and a smart phone adapted to utilize the smart phone to provide positioning commands to the positioning device. The system may provide positioning commands based upon pre-programmed instructions, or may position based upon analysis of the images being taken in real time.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVELY ACTUATING DISPLAY MEANS USING HUMAN BODY SENSORS

Disclosed herein is a system and method for actively actuating display means using human body sensors. The system includes a base, display means, and one or more human body sensors. The display means is attached to degree-of-freedom actuation means fastened onto the base, and is installed to rotate in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The human body sensors are attached to a portion of the base under the display means or to the front surface of the panel of the display means, and are configured to determine the user's current position by detecting a change in a user's position attributable to motion of the human body of the user and transmit one or more detection signal to the degree-of-freedom actuation means.

FIELD DEVICE HAVING AN ASSEMBLY CLIP FOR FASTENING TO A FASTENING AREA

The present invention relates to an assembly clip (1) for fastening a field device (10) and to a field device (10) which is provided with such an assembly clip (10) in order to be fastened to an assembly area. The assembly clip comprises a first clip (2) having a first rotary bearing (4), a second clip (3) which is spaced apart from the first clip (2) by a gap and has a second rotary bearing (5), and at least one movable lock (7) on one of the two clips (2, 3). The rotary bearings (4, 5) are designed to mount a field device (10), which can be arranged in the gap, in an articulated manner on two opposite sides such that the field device (10) can be pivoted from a first angular position into a second angular position about an imaginary axis (6) which runs through the gap. The lock (7) is designed to engage with the field device (10) in order to thus withstand a torque of the field device (10) by converting the torque into a pair of forces which can be removed using one of the rotary bearings ...

BALANCED CAMERA TRIPOD HEAD

The invention relates to an balanced camera tripod head that comprises: a base element (4); a tiltable arrangement (2) that is linked with the base element (4) so as to be rotatable about a tilt axis (N) and that can be rigidly linked with a camera system; and a device for compensating for a tilt moment that occurs when the head is tilted which comprises at least one spiral spring (3) that rests with its one end on the base element (4). The device for compensating for the tilt moment comprises a follower device (5) that is mounted on the tiltable arrangement (2) at a distance to the tilt axis (N) and that deflects the spiral spring (3) when the camera system is tilted. Said spiral spring (3) exerts a substantially sinusoidal restoring moment on the tiltable arrangement and thus on the camera system.

Automation device and systems packaging and packaging methods for energy management and other applications

An automation system including a plurality of peripheral devices, each configured to perform at least one function relating to energy consumption in a facility and an automation controller in communication with the plurality of peripheral devices and providing for the control of the performance of the function by each device. The peripheral device can be deployed in a peripheral package that includes at least a base portion that is attachable to a structure, a device portion configured to support the peripheral device and to detachably cooperate with the base portion to secure the base portion to the structure. The peripheral package is assembled and cooperates without external fasteners.

BIDIRECTIONAL PIVOTING JOINT, AND A HOLDING AND POSITIONING DEVICE WHICH COMPRISES A PLURALITY OF SAID PIVOTING JOINTS

A bidirectional pivoting joint comprises pivoting elements which are rotatable relative to one another, specifically in a coaxial arrangement, a cylindrical outer body and a cylindrical inner body and a locking device optionally locking and releasing the rotational movement. The locking device has an annular space between the outer body and the inner body. Provided between annular space surfaces, specifically an inner surface of the outer body and an outer surface of the inner body are radially narrowing and, on the other hand, radially wider, peripheral regions in alternating arrangement. Arranged in the annular space are at least two clamping members which are each adjustable in cross-section in the peripheral direction (u) of the annular space. In a holding state, each clamping member has a first said cross-section and lies in the narrowing peripheral regions against the outer body and the inner body. By this means, a self-holding clamping connection is established which blocks the relative ...

Counter-balancing mechanism

A counter-balancing mechanism comprising a support (1) for supporting an article to be tilted about a horizontal axis; a cam (4) movable with the support, the cam surface of which varies in a direction normal to the plane of rotation of the support; and a cam follower (9) loaded by a resilient means (12) whereby, as the support rotates, the cam follower and resilient means causes a return force to be exerted to substantially conteract the torque caused by the rotation of the support. Preferably, a means for varying the return force in accordance with a load on the support is provided, wherein the cam and resilient means is able to rotate about a center offset from the central axis about which the support rotates and including means for setting a variable reaction point, against which the cam follower force reacts, at or offset from said central axis, thereby to cause the return force exerted due to rotation of the support about a particular angle to be varied.

Display

A display comprises a base, a display module and a sensing device. The base has a sensing region and the display module has a control device. The sensing device is electrically connected with the control device and the display module is rotatably coupled to the base. The control device can determine that an angle of rotation of the display module with respect to the base according to a corresponding relation between the sensing device and the sensing region of the base.

Sway brace clamp and connector assembly

It is one advantage of the invention to provide an interlocking swivel connector for attachment to an existing system supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor without the need to disassemble or disconnect any components of the system. The connector is easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture. The connector is removably or permanently attachable to a sway brace clamp or attachment to form a connector-clamp assembly. The assembly is capable of reliably supporting heavy loads against adverse sway and seismic disturbances. It is another advantage of the invention to provide a sway cable brace clamp or fitting for securely attaching to a bracing cable and for supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor. The cable clamp is easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture. The cable clamp is capable of reliably supporting heavy loads against adverse sway and seismic disturbances.

Brake system for wall arm

An arm is pivotally coupled to a support structure at one end and a patient care equipment support, such as a service head, is pivotally coupled to the arm at the other end. The arm has a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion for extension and retraction relative to the first portion. Brakes are provided to brake the extension and retraction of the portions of the arm, to brake the pivoting movement of the arm relative to the support structure, and to brake the pivoting movement of the patient care equipment support relative to the arm. Each of the brakes is releasable.

GIMBAL STRUCTURE

A gimbal structure includes an electric motor including an electric motor output shaft and an electric motor housing, a gimbal shaft assembly coupled with the electric motor output shaft, and a slidable lock mechanism arranged at one of the electric motor housing and the gimbal shaft assembly. The slidable lock mechanism is configured to switch between an engaged state and a disengaged state. In the engaged state, the slidable lock mechanism engages with another one of the electric motor housing and the gimbal shaft assembly to limit rotation of the gimbal shaft assembly relative to the electric motor. In the disengaged state, the slidable lock mechanism disengages from the other one of the electric motor housing and the gimbal shaft assembly to release restriction between the gimbal shaft assembly and the electric motor.

Apparatus for mounting a receiver mast and associated method

An apparatus for mounting a receiver mast to a structure. The apparatus includes a structure attachment plate, a releasable attachment member, a movable plate releasably attached to the structure attachment plate by the releasable attachment member for movement with respect to the structure attachment plate and a mast fastener for affixing the receiver mast to the movable plate. A leg member may be provided for attaching the structure attachment plate to the structure. A method for mounting a receiver mast to a structure is also disclosed. An assembly mounted to a structure for receiving a signal is also disclosed.

LED LAMP HAVING ADJUSTABLE ILLUMINATION ANGLE

An LED lamp includes: a lamp housing configured to have LEDs for emitting light embedded therein, have the front thereof opened so that the light of the LEDs is radiated, have an angle adjustment groove formed laterally and lengthily, and having outside concave-convex parts formed in a convex and arc shape on both sides of the angle adjustment groove; a guide block inserted into the angle adjustment groove of the lamp housing and fixed movably along the angle adjustment groove; a fixing block configured to have an inside concavo-convex part formed in a concave and arc shape under one side of the fixing block so that the inside concavo-convex part corresponds to the outside concave-convex parts of the lamp housing; a first fastening member configured to penetrate the inside concavo-convex part of the fixing block and fastened to the guide block inserted into the angle adjustment groove.

DIFFRACTION GRATING GIMBAL MOUNT

The present application discloses a mount for an optical component having a least one support assembly having at least one support body, at least one adjustment assembly having at least one adjustment body and in communication with the support assembly, the adjustment assembly having at least one first adjustment device configured to rotate the support assembly about at least one first axis, at least one second adjustment device configured to rotate the support assembly about at least one second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis, and at least one third adjustment device configured to rotate the support assembly about at least one third axis, the third axis being orthogonal to the first axis and the second axis, wherein the at least one first axis, the at least one second axis and the at least one third axis are configured to substantially overlap at least one selected point.

Configurable antenna and method of operating such a configurable antenna

An antenna apparatus for use in a wireless network and method of operating such an antenna apparatus are provided. A wireless network controller provides a configuration of such an antenna apparatus, a method of operating such a wireless network controller, and a resulting wireless network. The antenna apparatus comprises a directional antenna and a uniform circular antenna array. The directional antenna can be rotatably positioned about an axis with respect to a fixed mounting portion of the apparatus in dependence on wireless signals received by the antenna array. The antenna array allows the antenna apparatus to receive wireless signals isotropically and thus to accurately monitor the wireless signal environment in which it finds itself. The antenna apparatus can thus monitor and characterize incoming signals, both from external interference sources and from other network nodes, and the directional antenna can then be positioned in rotation to improve the network throughput.

REFERENCE IMAGE HOLDER

In some implementations, a method of using the reference image holder comprises positioning the reference image holder on a surface, such as a tabletop or floor, attaching a reference image to the reference image holder for a user, such as an artist, to use the reference image, and using the reference image to make a painting or other artwork while held by the reference image holder.

Supporting device

A supporting device is provided and includes: an upright column; a protruding neck arranged on the upright column; a spindle rod unit with a main spindle rod fixed on the protruding neck along a second axis; a first rotating rod; a carrying board unit having a first frame pivoted on the main spindle rod, the first frame having a first upper half part and a first lower half part, the first rotating rod passing through one of the first upper half part and the first lower half part and being able to rotate relative to the main spindle rod with the second axis as an axis; a first fin set being sleeved on the main spindle rod and the first rotating rod; a first friction set stacked alternately with the first fin set; and an elastic element set connected to the protruding neck and the carrying board unit.

Display rotation apparatus

The present invention relates to a display rotation apparatus. The present invention provides a display rotation apparatus, including a support (4), a universal joint (2) coupled to the support, a movable body (1) coupled to the universal joint, a driving part (3) coupled to the movable body for rotating the movable body about the universal joint.

Articulate element for fixing to a wall and/or a ceiling a detecting device, in particular an anti-intrusion device

Support for film cameras

Support for film camera, of the type intended to obtain the stabilization of the platform (7) of the head of said film camera relative to the horizontal plane, and comprising a modular body (1) containing an electric motor (2) that actuates a spindle (3), the end of said spindle (3) being connected by a point of attachment (5) to an end of said platform (7), which platform (7) swings on a point of rotation (6) associated with said body (1); the level of inclination of said platform (7) being received from a coder (9), said level of inclination being offset by the electronics of the device by actuating said electric motor (2) and rotating said platform (7) with the inclination of said modular body (1) relative to the horizon line in accordance with the readouts from a second coder (10).

Mechanical joint for symbol code scanners

РАСШИРЯЕМЫЕ ДЕРЖАТЕЛИ ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ С ПОРТАТИВНЫМИ МЕДИАПЛЕЕРАМИ

Держатель микрофона

Drehgelenk für einen ein medizinisches Gerät, eine Leuchte o.dgl. verstellbar aufnehmenden Tragarm

Schwenkbarer Stativkopf für eine Kamera

Der Stativkopf dient zum Verschwenken einer aufgesetzten Kamera, insbesondere einer Fernseh- oder Filmkamera, um zumindest eine Drehachse. Um einen ferngesteuerten Stativkopf wirtschaftlich herstellen zu können, wird ein manuell betätigter Stativkopf (1) umgerüstet. Für jede Drehachse (X, Y) ist am Stativkopf ein fernsteuerbares Motormodul (14, 14') vorgesehen, das über eine Kraftübertragungsstrecke (17, 18, 12; 17', 18', 12'), vorzugsweise Zahnräder und Zahnriemen, die jeweiligen Rotoren (3, 5) des Stativkopfs antreibt. Die Motormodule können von einer Servoelektronik und gegebenenfalls weiteren peripheren Steuereinrichtungen ferngesteuert werden. Der erhaltene Stativkopf kann wie ein teurer ferngesteuerter Stativkopf vorteilhaft im Sportbereich oder in virtuellen Studios eingesetzt werden.

Sicherungsvorrichtung für eine vertikale Verbindung zweier Bauteile

Um zu verhindern, daß ein aus einem oder zwei Armen und einem Stativkopf bestehendes Deckenstativ einer medizinischen Deckenversorgungseinheit herabfällt, wenn eine Drehverbindung zweier Arme auseinanderreißt, ist eine Sicherungsvorrichtung vorgesehen. Die Sicherungsvorrichtung weist mindestens zwei die Drehverbindung umgreifende Schalensegmente (1) auf, mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Segmentende (3, 4) und mit einem oberen und einem unteren Rand (5, 6), an den sich jeweils ein zur Drehverbindung gerichteter Eingriffsabschnitt (7, 8) anschließt, sowie eine obere und eine untere Ringscheibe (9, 29), die jeweils mindestens aus ersten und zweiten Ringscheibensegmenten (11, 12) zusammengesetzt ist, die im eingebauten Zustand oberhalb und unterhalb der Drehverbindung mit dieser verbunden sind, wobei die Ringscheibensegmente jeweils Eingriffsabschnitte (13, 14) aufweisen, die mit den Eingriffsabschnitten (7, 8) der Schalensegmente zusammenwirken.

Transportable Bildaufnahmeeinrichtung zum Erzeugen einer Bildserie für eine Multi-Perspektiven-Ansicht

Bildaufnahmeeinrichtung zum Erzeugen einer Bildserie für eine Multi-Perspektiven-Ansicht als Basis zum Erzeugen einer virtuellen Kamerabewegung, wobei die Bildaufnahmeeinrichtung eine transportable Vorrichtung (1) und eine Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung (8, 17) umfasst, wobei die transportable Vorrichtung (1) aufweist:einen transportablen Kameraträger mit einer Halterung (2) und einem an der Halterung (2) befestigten langgestreckten, kreissegmentförmig gebogenen Träger (3), der in einer Betriebskonfiguration in einer ersten Ebene positioniert ist, wobei der Kameraträger tragbar ist und die Halterung eine am Körper eines Bedieners (6) befestigbare Körperhalterung (2) ist und der langgestreckte, kreissegmentförmig gebogene Träger (3) an der Körperhalterung (2) derart befestigt ist, dass sich der Körper des Bedieners (6) radial außerhalb des von dem langgestreckten, kreissegmentförmig gebogenen Träger (3) umspannten Kreissegments befindet,mehrere Kameras (4), die auf dem Träger (3) in vorgegebenen ...

Objektführung mit variabler Bewegungsbahn

Objektführung (100, 100', 100") mit variabler Bewegungsbahn (30a, 30b, 30c), mit folgenden Merkmalen:einer ersten Viereck-Bewegungsstruktur (110, 110', 110") mit einem ortsfesten Schenkel (112, 112', 112") und einem gegenüber zu dem ortsfesten Schenkel (112, 112', 112") verschiebbaren ersten Schnittstellen-Schenkel (114, 114', 114");einer zweiten Viereck-Bewegungsstruktur (120, 120', 120") mit einem Objektträger-Schenkel (122, 122', 122") und einem gegenüber zu dem Objektträger-Schenkel (122, 122', 122") liegenden zweiten Schnittstellen-Schenkel (124, 124', 124");einer Schenkellängenverstellung zur Verstellung von zumindest einer variabelen Schenkellänge einer der Schenkel der ersten Viereck-Bewegungsstruktur (110, 110', 110") und/oder der zweiten Viereck-Bewegungsstruktur (120, 120', 120"),wobei der erste Schnittstellen-Schenkel (114, 114', 114") und der zweite Schnittstellen-Schenkel (124, 124', 124") miteinander verbunden sind,wobei der Objektträger-Schenkel (122, 122', 122") sich bei ...

Flachbildschirmständer

Eine Flachbildschirm-Stütze aus einem Basiselement (1), einem ersten Verbindungshebel (2), einem zweiten Verbindungshebel (3) und einer ersten Bildschirm-Montageplatte (4), wobei ein Ende des ersten Verbindungshebels (2) drehverstellbar mit dem Basiselement (1) verbunden ist, während das andere Ende des ersten Verbindungshebels (2) drehverstellbar mit dem einen Ende des zweiten Verbindungshebel (3) verbunden ist und das andere Ende des zweiten Verbindungshebels (3) drehverstellbar mit der erste Bildschirm-Montageplatte (4) verbunden ist; dabei ist das Basiselement (1) mit einer USB-Schnittstelle (5), einer Audioausgangsschnittstelle (6) zum Anschließen eines Kopfhörers oder eines Lautsprechers und einer Audioeingangsschnittstelle (7) zum Anschließen eines Mikrofons ausgestattet.

CHIRURGISCHE AUFHÄNGEVORRICHTUNG

Support

Speaker stand

Tablet display device security system

A security system 1 is provided for receiving and securing a tablet display device 23. The system comprises a first attachment such as a dock 3 securable to a surface 10. The dock comprises a housing 31 and a saddle 32 pivotably mounted within the housing. The saddle has a cavity 30. The system further comprises a second attachment such as a foot 4 securable to the tablet display device. The foot is shaped to be received within the cavity. First and second locking arrangements are provided for releasably connecting the first and second attachments and may be a pair of retaining pins located in the cavity of the saddle and a corresponding pair of indents in the foot designed to receive the locking pins. The attachment means may be released by a key or RFID key. A cable connection point maybe provided in the first and second attachment means.

Support Head Assembly

A support head assembly includes a main body, a tooth disk unit, a tooth disk cap, a button, a button cap, and a spring. The tooth disk cap and the button cap are assembled on the main body. Two ends of the spring are respectively secured on a securing post of the tooth disk unit and a securing post of the tooth disk cap, and abutted against therebetween, such that a tooth disk of the tooth disk unit is engaged with a first tooth slot of the main body and a second tooth slot of the tooth disk cap. The tooth disk of the tooth disk unit can be disengaged from the first tooth slot of the main body and fully received in the second tooth slot of the tooth disk cap by pressing the button and further the tooth disk unit to compress the spring, so as to allow the support head assembly to be made angle adjustment according to the desires.

Display apparatus

Provided herein is a display apparatus including a hinge having a coupling part coupled to a panel and a body part connected to the coupling part, a stand neck coupled to the body part, a main base having a fixing part, to which the hinge and the stand neck are fixed, a main board including a power board and a signal board connected to each other so as to form a two-layer stacked structure so that the power board and the signal board are mounted in a space of the main base as a single module, and a cover assembly including a middle cover to accommodate the main base, the middle cover being provided with a mounting part corresponding to the fixing part.

Imaging Device Mount for Interconnection with Sighting Devices

A device for use in connection with various viewing and imaging devices is disclosed. More specifically, a mount is provided that is both capable of being attached to preexisting viewing devices, such as spotting scopes, rifle scopes, and other magnification devices, and further accommodating preexisting image recording and/or displaying devices, such as cameras and cameras phones. Features and advantages of both preexisting viewing and image recording devices may therefore be used in concert with one another.

Bottle mounting system including separable bottle and clamp

A bottle mounting system includes a bottle holder and a clamp. The clamp can mount to a variety of support members to provide a clamp mount extending either from a vertical surface of the clamp or a horizontal surface of the clamp. The bottle holder has both a rear mount and a bottom mount, each of which can be selectively mounted to the clamp mount depending upon the orientation of the clamp mount. Each of the rear mount and bottom mount of the bottle holder can be mated to the clamp mount in multiple orientations such that there are a large number of different configurations in which the bottle mounting system can be implemented.

Tripod head

A tripod head, in particular to hold a film or television camera, includes a first body and a second body, wherein the first body can be pivoted about at least one pivot axis relative to the second body, and a damping device to damp the pivoting movement of the first body relative to the second body, with a first damping element fixed to the first body and a second damping element, wherein the damping elements each have a plurality of concentrically arranged annular ribs which engage in cavities formed between the ribs of the respective other damping element and a damping medium is provided between the ribs of the damping element, wherein the second damping element is formed of at least two separate parts which are fixable independently of each other to the second body.

Support stand and standable hand-held device

A support stand suitable for a hand-held device is provided. The support stand has a first support member and a second support member. The second support member slidably fits the first support member and could be temporarily fixed at different positions on the first support member to adjust the length of the support stand. The hand-held device has a display screen and an antenna. Because the length of the support stand is variable, the hand-held device could be laid on the table by various inclination angles. Besides, the projections of the support stand and the antenna on the display screen are not overlapped, and the influence of the support stand made of metal on the signal of the antenna would be lowered.

Multidirectional support structure for tablet display apparatus

A multidirectional support structure for tablet display apparatus includes a support member having a first end section and a second end section opposite to the first end section. The first end section is pivotally connected with an angle adjustment seat. The angle adjustment seat is further pivotally connected with a rotatable connection assembly. The connection assembly is formed with a receiving space for receiving the tablet display apparatus. The second end section of the support member is pivotally connected with one side of a base seat. The other side of the base seat is pivotally connected with a board body. The board body can be connected with multiple press keys as necessary to form a keyboard. Accordingly, the tablet display apparatus can be co-used with the keyboard and rotated and tilted by different angles and supported in different inclined positions.

Stand for holding at least one medical device, having assistively driven casters

The invention relates to a stand ( 10 ) for holding at least one medical device (W 1 to W 3 ), which encompasses a stand foot ( 6 ) having multiple casters ( 16 ) for displacement of the stand ( 10 ). The stand ( 10 ) has a sensor unit ( 22 ) for ascertaining a displacement motion of the stand ( 10 ), a drive unit ( 18 ) for driving at least one of the casters ( 16 ), and a control unit ( 20 ) for controlling the drive unit ( 18 ). The control unit ( 20 ) applies control to the drive unit ( 18 ) in such a way that the latter assistively drives the at least one caster ( 16 ) only when the sensor unit ( 22 ) detects a displacement motion of the stand ( 10 ).

ERGONOMIC DEVICE HOLDER

A personal device holder. The personal device holder can include a body, the body including a first end, a second end, and a curved stem extending between the first end and the second end, and an attachment member pivotably coupled to the second end of the body, the attachment member adapted to couple to a personal device. 1. An ergonomic device holder , comprising:a body, the body including a first end, a second end, and a curved stem extending between the first end and the second end; andan attachment member pivotably coupled to the second end of the body, the attachment member adapted to couple to a personal device.2. The device holder of claim 1 , further comprising:a socket defined within the body for receiving a portion of the attachment member, the socket being disposed at the second end of the body.3. The device holder of claim 1 , the attachment member comprising:an insert portion receivable within a socket defined in the body; anda coupling portion adapted to couple to the personal device.4. The device holder of claim 3 , wherein the insert portion is formed from a resiliently deformable material.5. The device holder of claim 3 , wherein the coupling portion comprises a suction cup.6. The device holder of claim 3 , wherein the coupling portion is detachable from the insert portion.7. The device holder of claim 1 , the socket comprising:a cavity disposed within the body; anda passage extending between the cavity and a face of the second end.8. The device holder of claim 7 , wherein the attachment member includes an insert portion receivable within the cavity claim 7 , the insert portion and the cavity being sized so as to create a friction fit therebetween.9. The device holder of claim 1 , wherein the first end is weighted.10. The device holder of claim 1 , wherein the diameter of the stem is less than the diameter of the first end.11. The device holder of claim 1 , wherein the diameter of the stem is less than the diameter of the second end. This ...

MOTION STABILIZATION ON A MOTORIZED MONOPOD JIB

One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, using at least one sensor, a displacement event associated with a monopod jib, wherein the displacement event moves a portion of the monopod jib from a first position to a second position; calculating, using a processor, an adjustment value for at least one of a plurality of motors of a stabilization mechanism operatively coupled to the monopod jib, wherein the calculated adjustment value identifies a motor movement to counteract the displacement event; activating the at least one of a plurality of motors corresponding to the calculated adjustment value; and adjusting, using the activated at least one of the plurality of motors, at least one portion of the stabilization mechanism using the calculated adjustment value. Other embodiments are shown and described. 1. A method , comprising:detecting, using at least one sensor, a displacement event associated with a monopod jib, wherein the displacement event moves a portion of the monopod jib from a first position to a second position;calculating, using a processor, an adjustment value for at least one of a plurality of motors of a stabilization mechanism operatively coupled to the monopod jib, wherein the calculated adjustment value identifies a motor movement to counteract the displacement event;activating the at least one of a plurality of motors corresponding to the calculated adjustment value; andadjusting, using the activated at least one of the plurality of motors, at least one portion of the stabilization mechanism using the calculated adjustment value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the displacement event comprises movement associated with an ambulatory movement of a user.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising measuring claim 1 , using an accelerometer claim 1 , an acceleration value associated with the displacement event.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the determining the acceleration value comprises determining the acceleration associated ...

ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT

An adjustable support, comprising a base, a first tubular member extending upwardly from the base, the first tubular member comprising a first friction lock, a second tubular member arranged in telescoping engagement with the first tubular member, the second tubular member comprising a second friction lock and, a non-abrasive transverse member pivotably arranged on the second tubular member, wherein the first friction lock telescopingly secures the second tubular member within the first tubular member and the second friction lock pivotably secures the transverse member to the second tubular member. 1. An adjustable support , comprising:a base;a first tubular member extending upwardly from said base;a second tubular member arranged in telescoping engagement with said first tubular member;a non-abrasive transverse member comprising a first end member positioned at a first elevation and a second end member positioned at a second elevation, wherein the transverse member is pivotably arranged on said second tubular member;a first friction lock configured to telescopingly secure said second tubular member within said first tubular member; and,a second friction lock configured to pivotably secure said transverse member to said second tubular member;wherein when the non-abrasive transverse member pivots relative to the second tubular member, the first elevation changes relative to the second elevation.2. (canceled)3. The adjustable support as recited in claim 1 , wherein said first end member and said second end member are non-abrasive.4. The adjustable support recited in claim 1 , wherein said second friction lock is a bolt and nut compressing said second tubular member with said transverse member.5. The adjustable support recited in claim 1 , wherein said base is circular.6. The adjustable support recited in claim 1 , wherein said first tubular member and said second tubular member are metal tubes.7. An adjustable support claim 1 , comprising:a base;a first tubular member ...

Tripod

A tripod with flexible legs with a mounting interface for a camera, mounting clip, or electronic device that is movable into a variety of positions. The mounting interface may move around a spherical mating surface and may also be moved to a position perpendicular to the main axis of the tripod. The legs may have ball and socket connectors with external gripping rings adapted to wrap around an object such as a pole. 1. A tripod comprising:a plurality of flexible legs, each of said flexible legs coupled to a lower portion of a main body; a socket skirt, said socket skirt comprising an outer surface and a cylindrical inner surface, said outer surface and said inner surface comprising a notch around an upper portion of their circumference; and', 'a socket liner, said socket liner residing within said socket skirt, said socket liner comprising a spherical inner surface and a cylindrical outer surface, said socket liner lining the entirety of said inner surface of said socket skirt, said socket liner comprising a notch; and, 'a main body, said main body comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion comprisingan interface portion, said interface portion comprising a ball portion having a spherical outer surface and a device mounting interface portion, said ball residing within said socket liner wherein said spherical outer surface of said ball portion resides within said spherical inner surface of said socket liner with sufficient friction to remain in position under some load, and wherein said interface portion is movable to a plurality of positions including a first position wherein said device mounting interface portion is vertical and a second position utilizing a space circumscribed by said notch in said socket liner and said socket skirt wherein said device mounting interface portion is horizontal.2. The tripod of wherein said socket skirt comprises metal.3. The tripod of wherein said device mounting interface portion comprises a threaded post. ...

Mounting Mechanism for Outdoor Power Converter

This application is directed to a mounting plate for attaching an electronic device to a mounting surface. The mounting plate includes an opening configured to receive a mounting fastener for securing the mounting plate to the mounting surface, and a first polygonal fastener structure configured to mate with a complementary second polygonal fastener structure of the electronic device. When the first and second fastener structures are mechanically mated to each other, the electronic device is fixed to the mounting plate. When the mounting fastener is secured to the mounting surface through the opening, the mounting plate is rotatable such that when the electronic device is fixed onto the mounting plate and the mounting plate is secured to the mounting surface by the mounting fastener, the electronic device and the mounting plate have an unlimited range of rotation with respect to the mounting surface and substantially consistent resistance. 1. A mounting system for attaching an electronic device to a mounting surface , comprising: an opening in a center of the mounting plate; and', 'a first polygonal fastener structure configured to mate with a complementary second polygonal fastener structure of the electronic device, the first polygonal fastener including a plurality of sides and a plurality of snapping members, each side having a snapping member; and, 'a mounting plate for receiving the electronic device, comprisinga mounting fastener for securing the mounting plate to the mounting surface, the mounting fastener being arranged in the opening of the mounting plate;wherein: when the first and second fastener structures are mechanically mated to each other, the electronic device is fixed to the mounting plate; and when the mounting fastener is secured to the mounting surface through the opening of the mounting plate, the mounting plate is rotatable with respect to the mounting surface.2. The mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the first polygonal fastener structure ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED VERTICAL STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS

Disclosed herein are various methods, systems, and apparatuses relating to vertical structural supports, including acute Z-shaped piers and further including vertical structural features that provide additional structural support for various types of piers. 1. A vertical support structure comprising:(a) an elongate central strut;(b) a first flange coupled to an elongate first side of the central strut, wherein a first angle between the first flange and the central strut is acute;(c) a second flange coupled to an elongate second side of the central strut, wherein a second angle between the second flange and the central strut is acute; and(d) a shear center disposed at a cross-sectional centerpoint of a mass of the structure.2. The vertical support structure of claim 1 , further comprising an attachment feature defined in each of the first and second flanges.3. The vertical support structure of claim 2 , wherein the attachment feature comprises at least one opening.4. The vertical support structure of claim 2 , wherein the attachment feature is coupleable to a solar panel.5. The vertical support structure of claim 1 , further comprising at least one rib defined in the elongate central strut.6. The vertical support structure of claim 1 , further comprising a neutral axis disposed at the cross-sectional centerpoint and oriented in an identical direction as an expected lateral load applied to the structure.7. The vertical support structure of claim 1 , wherein the first flange comprises a first angled end segment extending therefrom claim 1 , and wherein the second flange comprises a second angled end segment extending therefrom.8. A solar array support structure comprising:(a) an elongate central strut comprising at least one support structure;(b) a first flange coupled at a first acute angle to an elongate first side of the central strut;(c) a second flange coupled at a second acute angle to an elongate second side of the central strut; and(d) a neutral axis disposed ...

TABLET COMPUTER STAND WITH NEAR FIELD COUPLING ENHANCEMENT

A tablet stand is disclosed which incorporates a near field antenna configuration which couples to a near field antenna in the back of a tablet and provides a near field antenna coupling region for near field communication at the front of the tablet. The stand may be completely passive and use conductive antenna elements and passive resonance matching circuit elements to provide efficient coupling. In another aspect a thin profile passive keyboard adapted for use with a near field enabled tablet is provided. In another aspect a mounting bracket or holder, embedded antenna, and passive keyboard combination is provided adapted for converting a tablet into a notebook type configuration. 1. A stand for a portable device having a near field communication capability and antenna , comprising:a first section;a second section having a device support surface adapted to receive at least a portion of the portable device, the second section having a near field coupling antenna; anda third section connected to the first or second section and wherein at least two of the sections are configurable to form a stand configuration having an angled side view with an angled device support surface.2. A stand for a portable device as set out in claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , second and third sections are further reconfigurable to a flat configuration.3. A stand for a portable device as set out in claim 2 , wherein one or more of the sections include means to attach to the portable device in said flat configuration.4. A stand for a portable device as set out in claim 3 , wherein said means to attach to the portable device comprises a magnet.5. A stand for a portable device as set out in claim 1 , wherein the first section is reconfigurable from a first stand configuration wherein the first section is behind the portable device to a second stand configuration wherein the first section extends in front of the portable device.6. A stand for a portable device as set out in claim 1 , ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL APPARATUS

Disclosed is a multifunctional apparatus () comprising a support () which can be moved between a parked position especially a horizontal position and/or a position below the ceiling in a room, and a non-horizontal operational position. In order to further develop said multifunctional apparatus () in such a way that same can be reached more easily in the room, the free end of the support () that is equipped with supply devices, media devices and/or data devices () can be moved three-dimensionally. 1100121224. Multifunctional apparatus () comprising a mobile support () between a particularly horizontal parked position and/or intended underneath the ceiling of a room and a non-horizontal work position , whereby the free end of the support () comprising the supply , media , and/or data apparatuses () can be moved three-dimensionally.21214. Apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that the end of the support () opposing the free end is arranged to a joint () claim 1 , especially a rotating joint claim 1 , such as a ball joint claim 1 , for example.312. Apparatus according to or claim 1 , characterized in that the support () is formed like some type of a pivoting arm that can be moved back and forth around an essentially horizontal axis claim 1 , which can be rotated around an essentially vertical axis outside of the parked position claim 1 , especially when exceeding a certain angle of the pivoting from the horizontal position claim 1 , such as when pivoting more than around twenty degrees from the horizontal position.412. Apparatus according to claim 3 , characterized in that the support () can be rotated at an angular range claim 3 , especially of about 270 degrees claim 3 , between a first critical angle and a second critical angle.5. Apparatus according to claim 4 , characterized in that an especially subdued stop is intended in the area of the first critical angle and in the area of the second critical angle that prevents an exceeding of the first claim 4 , ...

HOLDING DEVICE

A holding device includes a frame, a rotating arm, a first swing arm and a second swing arm. The rotating arm is pivoted to the frame and switchable between a first position and a second position relative to the frame. The first swing arm and the second swing arm are pivoted to the rotating arm and tend to rotate in a rotating direction. When the rotating arm is in the first position with the first swing arm and the second swing arm clamping two long sides of an electronic device, the first swing arm and the second swing arm are spaced at a first distance. When the rotating arm is in the second position with the first swing arm and the second swing arm clamping two short sides of the electronic device, the first swing arm and the second swing arm are spaced at a second distance. 1. A holding device for holding an electronic device with two long sides and two short sides comprising:a frame;a rotating arm pivoted to the frame and capable of switching between a first position and a second position relative to the frame, the rotating arm having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end;a first holding mechanism comprising a first swing arm pivoted to the first end of the rotating arm, the first swing arm tending to rotate in a rotating direction;a second holding mechanism comprising a second swing arm pivoted to the second end of the rotating arm, the second swing arm tending to rotate in the rotating direction; andwherein when the rotating arm is in the first position and when the first swing arm and the second swing arm respectively hold the two long sides of the electronic device, the first swing arm and the second swing arm are spaced at a first distance;wherein when the rotating arm is in the second position and when the first swing arm and the second swing arm respectively hold the two short sides of the electronic device, the first swing arm and the second swing arm are spaced at a second distance.2. The holding device of claim 1 , wherein the first ...

Tablet and smartphone holder for video and photo shooting

A holder for tablet and tablet is a clip which has a clear flat front panel and a back part, joined together by an axis, which goes through both their bases and has a spring, which generates tension to press the back part against the front panel, with a device in between. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. A tablet and smartphone holder is a clip comprising a clear , stiff , upright and flat front panel , a back part joined at a base with the front panel by an axis with a spring , and a stand.10. The tablet and smartphone holder according to claim 9 , wherein an upper segment of the back part is near parallel to the front panel in a closed position and becomes parallel to the front panel in an open position wherein the upper segment squarely presses a smartphone or a tablet as well as a screen of said smartphone or tablet against the front panel and wherein a lower segment of the back part extends further backward to form a slope so as to accommodate a various thickness of a tablet or a smartphone and causes said smartphone or tablet to slide down and rest against the clear front panel.11. The tablet and smartphone holder according to wherein a tablet or a smartphone is pressed against the clear and stiff front panel by an action of the spring which exerts a forward pressure directly on the back part and is integrated on the axis traversing bases of the front panel and back part and wherein a screen of the tablet or smartphone is seen through the clear front panel. Taking selfies is a very common practice for us with a smartphone handy. It can be accomplished with a selfie stick or a tripod, with a group or by oneself alone. First of all, a smartphone needs to be connected to a selfie stick or a tripod.The most commonly used smartphone holder is a stretchable clamp, but the clamp is only stretched apart enough to hold a smartphone for horizontal shooting and not able to be stretched wide enough ...

Supporting frame

A supporting frame is provided, which includes a base, a mandrel, an elastic body, a first cam, a second cam, an arm, and a first pivoting element. When the arm pivotally rotates with respect to the base, the mandrel rotates along with the arm and one of the first cam and the second cam is driven to rotate, the first cam and the second cam then push against each other so that the first cam moves along the first direction and deforms the elastic body, thereby, the display can stop at any height between the highest position and the lowest position.

APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING THE TILT ANGLE OF AN ANTENNA

An apparatus for adjusting a tilt angle of a vertically positioned antenna on a pole comprising a top mounting assembly formed by a first link and a second link that has a top edge and a bottom edge each, the top edges of both links are pivotally connected together by a first hinge such that the second link is rotatable about the first hinge in relative to the first link to adjust an angle between the links. 1. An apparatus for adjusting a tilt angle of a vertically positioned antenna on a pole comprisinga top mounting assembly formed by a first link and a second link that has a top edge and a bottom edge each, the top edges of both links are pivotally connected together by a first hinge such that the second link is rotatable about the first hinge in relative to the first link to adjust an angle between the links while the bottom edge of the first link has a clamp that is pivotally connected to its outer surface by a second hinge for affixing the top mounting assembly to the upper portion of the pole and the bottom edge of the second link has an antenna bracket at its outer surface for affixing the top mounting assembly to the upper portion of the antenna, wherein the second link is fabricated with a slot at one of its lateral side;a shaft having a threaded portion that has a first end joined to a socket assembly and a second end, the shaft being connected to the top mounting assembly by engaging a fastener at the end of the socket assembly onto the slot;a bottom mounting assembly for affixing the lower portion of the antenna to the lower part of the pole;wherein the fastener is slidable along the slot upon receiving a push or pull force from the shaft through rotating the threaded portion in a forward or backward movement to allow the second link to rotate about the first hinge in which the rotation of the second link exerts a force to the top edge of the first link that results in the first link to rotate about the second hinge for adjusting the angle between the ...

GIMBAL MODE SWITCHING METHOD, DEVICE, MOBILE PLATFORM AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A gimbal mode switching method includes: obtaining a mode switching instruction for switching the gimbal from a first mode to a second mode, a number of fixed joint angles in the first mode being greater than a number of fixed joint angles in the second mode; determining a first attitude angle of the gimbal in the first mode; determining a second attitude angle of the gimbal in the second mode according to the first attitude angle; and performing, according to the second attitude angle, value assignment with respect to an initial attitude of the gimbal in the second mode to switch the gimbal from the first mode to the second mode. 1. A gimbal mode switching method , comprising:obtaining a mode switching instruction for switching a gimbal from a first mode to a second mode, a number of fixed joint angles in the first mode being greater than a number of fixed joint angles in the second mode;determining a first attitude angle of the gimbal in the first mode;determining a second attitude angle of the gimbal in the second mode according to the first attitude angle; andperforming, according to the second attitude angle, value assignment with respect to an initial attitude of the gimbal in the second mode to switch the gimbal from the first mode to the second mode.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the second attitude angle of the gimbal in the second mode according to the first attitude angle comprises:determining a current attitude of the gimbal in the first mode; anddetermining a second attitude angle of the gimbal in the second mode according to the first attitude angle and the current attitude of the gimbal in the first mode.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein determining the current attitude of the gimbal in the first mode comprises:determining the current attitude of the gimbal in the first mode according to an angle value of gravity mapped in a preset axial direction at a set position of the gimbal.4. The method according to claim 3 , ...

HYBRID GANGED HELIOSTAT

A method of utilizing solar radiation as a solar radiation source moves throughout the day includes providing a deformable surface having a pair of opposing edges and supporting the opposing edges of the deformable surface with a pair of flexible members. The method also includes imparting a curvature on the deformable surface to cause incident rays to be coincident with the normal axis of the deformable surface. The method further includes changing the curvature of the deformable surface as the solar radiation source moves throughout the day, such that the curvature corresponds to a location of the solar radiation source. 1. A method of concentrating solar radiation from a moving solar radiation source onto a separately disposed receiver as the moving solar radiation source moves throughout the day , the method comprising:providing a deformable reflective surface having a pair of opposing edges;supporting the opposing edges of the deformable reflective surface with a pair of flexible members;imparting a curvature on the deformable reflective surface to reflect rays from the moving solar radiation source to a receiver, and to focus the reflected rays to reduce astigmatism caused by the incidence of solar radiation upon the deformable surface; and '(a) orienting the opposing edges of the deformable reflective surface at differing rotational orientations, (b) individually tensioning the flexible members supporting the opposing edges of the deformable surface at different tensions and (c) orienting the opposing edges of the deformable reflective surface at differing rotational orientations and individually tensioning the flexible members supporting the opposing edges of the deformable surface at different tensions.', 'changing the curvature of the deformable reflective surface as the moving solar radiation source moves throughout the day, wherein the changing steps are taken from the group consisting of'}2. A method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the deformable ...

Assembly Including a Mounting Portion and an Implement-Retaining Portion

An assembly ( 100, 200 ) is disclosed. The assembly ( 100, 200 ) includes a mounting portion ( 112 ) and an implement-retaining portion ( 114, 214 ). The mounting portion ( 112 ) includes a body portion ( 112 a ) and a substrate-penetrating portion ( 112 b ). The body portion ( 112 a ) is defined by a substrate-engaging portion ( 112 a 1 ) and an implement retainer interface portion ( 112 a 2 ). The implement-retaining portion ( 114, 214 ) is removably-connected to the implement retainer interface portion ( 112 a 2 ).

VIDEO CAMERA SUPPORTING DEVICE

It is formed by a harness worn by an operator () and other elements that make it possible to transfer the weight of the video camera between the operator's two shoulders, thereby partially lifting the weight off the shoulder bearing the video camera. The harness () is formed by an elastic band () destined for being mounted around the camera operator's torso and back and a receptacle sheath () that extends from the elastic band (), in addition to incorporating a supporting foot () having a lower end destined for being housed in the receptacle sheath () and another upper end, and a coupling mechanism () associated with the upper end of the supporting foot () destined for coupling the video camera () that transfers part of its weight through the supporting foot () to the receptacle sheath () and, in turn, to the elastic band (). 2. The video camera support device of claim 1 , wherein the shorter position of the elastic band corresponds to the position of the receptacle sheath in the proximity of an armpit height of the camera's operator claim 1 , and the extended position of the elastic band corresponds to the position of the receptacle sheath in the proximity of a hip height of the camera's operator.3. The video camera support device of claim 1 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a guide for fitting a support element of the video camera and a quick interlock element that ensures the coupling of the video camera.4. The video camera support device of further comprising a first articulation between the coupling mechanism and the upper end of the supporting foot which enables the coupling mechanism and the video camera coupled thereto to swivel around said first articulation with respect to the supporting foot.5. The video camera support device of further comprising a fixing element associated with the first articulation claim 4 , which makes it possible to fix the position of the coupling mechanism and claim 4 , therefore claim 4 , of the video camera with respect ...

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR THE SUPPORT OF OPTICS

An optics support system and apparatus are provided. The optics support system may comprise a first member, a second member, a base, and a support strap. The first member may be attached to a top rest at one end, and the base at the other end. The second member may extend at an angle from the middle of the first member, and may be attached to a side rest at the opposite end. The base may be configured to have at least one aperture. The support strap may be configured to attach to the base by extending a portion of it through the at least one aperture of the base. A frictional adjuster may optionally be attached to the support strap to make the support strap adjustable in length. 1. An apparatus for the support of optics , comprising:a first member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is opposite the second end;a second member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is opposite the second end, the first end is coupled to the middle of the first member, and the second end extends at an angle relative to the first member;a top rest coupled substantially perpendicularly to the second end of the first member;a side rest coupled substantially perpendicularly to the second end of the second member;a base coupled substantially perpendicularly to the first end of the first member, wherein the base has an at least one aperture; anda support strap removably coupled to the base by extending a portion of the support strap through the at least one aperture of the base.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the side rest comprises a curved surface.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the top rest comprises a curved surface.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a frictional adjuster attached to the support strap.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the angle is an acute angle.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a handle coupled to the first member.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second member is adjustable ...

Apparatus for Holding Portable Devices

An apparatus comprises a device cradle being configured to removably retain a portable device. The device cradle comprises a u-shaped frame being configured to receive and hold at least three peripheral sides of the portable device. An easel is in engagement with the cradle. The easel comprises lower attachment points configured to engage carrying apparatuses. The easel is further configured to extend upward from a back bottom of the frame. A junction is in engagement with a top of the easel. A hoop structure is in engagement with the junction. The hoop structure is positionable to have a spring-forward tension towards the easel to form a clip in which the clip may engage a structure and the portable device is removably secured to the structure. 1. An apparatus comprising:a device cradle being configured to removably retain a portable device, said device cradle comprising a generally u-shaped frame being configured to receive and substantially hold at least two or more peripheral sides of the portable device;an easel being configured into engagement with said cradle, said easel comprising lower attachment points being configured to substantially engage carrying apparatuses, said easel being further configured to substantially extend upward from a generally back bottom of said frame;a junction being configured into engagement with a top of said easel;a hoop structure being configured into engagement with said junction, said hoop structure being positionable to have a substantially spring-forward tension towards said easel to substantially form a clip in which said clip may significantly engage a structure and the portable device is removably secured significantly to the structure anda locking mechanism being configured for significantly retaining said hoop structure, said locking mechanism comprises at least a washer spring latch having at least one generally arching spring appendage, and at least one plunger device configured to substantially engage said arching ...

Swivel Camera Mount Locking Mechanism

A swivel mount locking apparatus is configured to mount a camera system onto a target user, an object, or a surface. The camera system is mounted on a swivel component which can be rotated to a variety of different positions relative to a base component. To fix the camera position, a locking protrusion of a release lever in the base component is compressibly inserted into a detent located on the swivel component. When a new orientation of the camera system is desired, a user may forcibly pivot the release lever away from the swivel component to decouple the locking protrusion from the detent. The user can then rotate the mounted camera system and the swivel component to the new orientation relative to the base component. At the new orientation, the user may recouple the locking protrusion of the release lever into a different detent of the swivel component, thereby fixing the camera system into the desired, new orientation. 1. A camera mount comprising: a top face, the top face comprising a mount component configured to couple to a reciprocal mount component, the reciprocal mount component configured to couple to a camera housing; and', 'a bottom face comprising a plurality of detents on the bottom face, the plurality of detents located equidistant from the hole;, 'a swivel component with a hole through a center of the swivel component, the swivel component comprising an attachment mechanism configured to couple the camera mount to an object or user; and', 'a release lever protruding from the base component, the release lever comprising a locking protrusion for insertion into one of the plurality of detents, the release lever configured to exert a compressive force into the bottom face of the swivel component; and, 'a base component comprisinga screw component configured for insertion through the hole of the swivel component, and configured to rotatably couple the swivel component to the base component;wherein the swivel component can rotate relative to the base ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE STAND

A stand for a personal electronic device includes a base portion collapsably coupled to a further supporting portion and the personal electronic device. The stand is readily adjusted into various arrangements to support the personal electronic device in respective configurations for viewing and other uses. 1a base portion;a large swingarm portion;a small swingarm portion;a fixturing portion; anda coupling portion, said coupling portion being pivotally coupled at a first end thereof to said base portion and at a second end thereof to said fixturing portion, such that a portable information device can be enclosed between said base portion and said fixturing portion and, upon activation of said enclosure, reconfigured such that said portable information device is coupled to said fixturing portion and supported above said base portion by said coupling portion.. An enclosure for a portable information device comprising: The present application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent applications No. 62/031,466 filed Jul. 31, 2014; 62/182,345 filed Jun. 19, 2015; and 62/199,627 filed Jul. 31, 2015; the disclosures of all of which are herewith incorporated by reference into the present application in their entireties.The present invention relates to electronic apparatus and more particularly to electronic apparatus with support features.In the space of a few short years, personal electronic devices have gone from rare to ubiquitous. During the same time interval the capabilities of such devices have increased at a fantastic rate. Whereas the earliest models provided only limited voice communications, recent devices present a huge array of intrinsic and importable functions, including virtually all those functions previously available in desktop personal computers as well as photographic and video capture features, voice recording, global positioning/location identification, tracking and mapping. This growth and functionality corresponds to the development of ...

MODULAR KIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF APPARATUS INCLUDING POSITIONING MECHANISMS

In one aspect, kits for constructing an apparatus are described herein which, in some embodiments, can demonstrate desirable modularity, adjustability, and reconfigurability. A kit for constructing an apparatus described herein comprises a plurality of modular blocks and fastening sleeves, sleeve pins and coupling pins for connecting the modular blocks to one another. A modular block comprises a series of first apertures for receiving one or more of the fastening sleeves and series of second apertures for receiving the sleeve pins to secure the fastening sleeves in the first apertures, wherein the second apertures intersect the first apertures. 1. A kit for constructing an apparatus comprising:a plurality of modular blocks; andfastening sleeves, sleeve pins and coupling pins for connecting the modular blocks to one another, a modular block comprising a series of first apertures for receiving one or more of the fastening sleeves and a series of second apertures for receiving the sleeve pins to secure the fastening sleeves in the first apertures, wherein the second apertures intersect the first apertures.2. The kit of claim 1 , wherein adjacent faces of the modular block each comprise the series of first apertures and the series of second apertures.3. The kit of claim 2 , wherein the first apertures alternate with the second apertures along each adjacent face.4. The kit of claim 1 , wherein intersecting first apertures and second apertures are normal to one another.5. The kit of claim 1 , wherein interiors of the fastening sleeves are of dimensions to engage the coupling pins.6. The kit of claim 1 , wherein fastening sleeve interiors are threaded.7. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the fastening sleeves comprise a sidewall aperture for receiving the sleeve pins.8. The kit of further comprising flexible elements for connecting the modular blocks to one another claim 1 , the flexible elements permitting movement of the modular blocks relative to one another.9. The kit of ...

CHASSIS ASSEMBLY AND ANTI-THEFT DEVICE THEREOF

A chassis assembly includes a chassis, a supporting bracket, and an anti-theft device. The chassis defines a slide slot. A stop hook is formed in the slide slot. The supporting bracket includes a stop block. The stop block slides into the slide slot and supports the chassis. The anti-theft device includes a slide plate, a pivoting member, a resilient member to rotate the pivoting member to an angle relative to the slide plate, and a fastener. A position hook extends from the pivoting member. When the pivoting member is parallel to the slide plate, the slide plate and the pivoting member enter the slide slot. The pivoting member is released when the slide plate abuts the stop block. The resilient member forces the position hook to engage with the stop hook. The pivoting member and the slide plate are held together with an anti-theft fastener. 1. An anti-theft device , comprising:a slide plate;a pivoting member rotatably connected to the slide plate, a position hook extending from a first end of the pivoting member;a resilient member mounted between the slide plate and the pivoting member to bias the pivoting member to rotate the first end of the pivoting member forward a first certain angle relative to the slide plate; anda fastener;wherein the fastener is operable to fasten second ends of the pivoting member and the slide plate opposite to the position hook, after the first end of the pivoting member rotates forward a second certain angle relative to the slide plate.2. The anti-theft device of claim 1 , wherein a rivet extends through the pivoting member claim 1 , the resilient member claim 1 , and the slide plate to rotatably connect the pivoting member to the slide plate.3. The anti-theft device of claim 2 , wherein a recess is defined in a top surface of the slide plate and receives the resilient member claim 2 , a stop tab extends from the pivoting member claim 2 , a first foot of the resilient member abuts the stop tab claim 2 , and a second foot of the ...

AFFIXABLE BELT CLIP FOR A PHONE INCORPORATING AN ADJUSTABLE KICKSTAND

A combination clip and table top supporting device for use with any of a smartphone or other portable electronic device. The device includes a body having opposing and extending ends and which is constructed of a resilient and biasing material. The attachable electronic device is adapted to secure to a face of the body. A multi-sided kickstand is pivotally attached to the body and adjustable for supporting the body and attached device upon a surface location. 1. A combination clip and table top supporting device for use with a portable electronic device , comprising:a body constructed of a resilient and biasing material and including first and second spaced apart layers joined along one edge;the portable electronic device adapted to securing to a face of said body; anda multi-sided kickstand pivotally attached to said body, said kickstand is adjustable for supporting said body and attached device at an angle relative to a support surface.2. The invention as described in claim 1 , said body and pivotally attached kickstand constructed of any of a spring steel or resilient plastic material.3. The invention as described in claim 1 , said body further comprising a flattened blank with first and second foldable halves defining said spaced apart layers claim 1 , said body further having opposite width projecting portions each further exhibiting apertures defined therein and such that said portions are folded inwardly to define height extending tabs extending within a separation distance established between said folded halves for pivotally mounting opposite inwardly facing ends of said kickstand.4. The invention as described in claim 3 , further comprising fringe portions extending from outer edges of said width projecting portions claim 3 , said fringe portions being bent outwardly at an angle with said projecting portions in order to establish a lip or fringe along each outwardly facing edge.5. The invention as described in claim 3 , further comprising an extending free ...

Connecting device and method for connecting two parts

A connecting device is provided including one or more connecting elements arranged on at least one connectable part. At least one connecting element includes non-self-cutting retaining projections having a curved supporting surface in the form of an arc of a circle in longitudinal section. A groove is provided in one of the connectable parts, the groove having a curved undercut surface in the form of an arc of a circle in longitudinal section and including a base section and two undercut sections which extend away from the base section in a thickness direction. The retaining projections are engageable with the undercut sections of the groove. One or more connecting elements include or are in the form of one or more screw elements, and one or more connecting elements include one or more moveable retaining elements by means of which the parts can be drawn towards and/or pressed against each other.

Rotation stabilization device

A rotation stabilization device has an optical device, in particular a camera, and a position regulation apparatus for the optical device. The optical device is, in a support frame, pivotable about at least one axis of rotation which runs through the center of gravity of the optical device. For stabilization of the optical device, there are situated, on the at least one axis of rotation and between an electric motor and the optical device, a torque converter which stabilizes the optical device in, or moves the optical device into, a desired angular position without abrupt motion.

Camera system

A camera system includes a camera mounting frame having a plurality of camera mounts. Each camera mount is configured to hold a respective camera at a respective lens orientation such that mounted cameras provide different respective lens orientations relative to each other, with each mounted camera providing a different field of view facing outward from the mounting frame. The camera system may provide obstruction-free, fully spherical image and video capture to record spherical images or spherical videos in which the nadir hole and/or a physical support element of the camera system is eliminated or reduced in size during the digital stitching process of the image or video.

Load Supporting Apparatus

A load-supporting apparatus includes four levers each including first and second ends, a pushing element, a hanging element and an extending device. The first end of the second lever is connected to the second end of the first lever. The first end of the third lever is connected to the second end of the second lever. The first end of the fourth lever is connected to the second end of the third lever. The second end of the fourth lever is connected to the first end of the first lever. A first end of the pushing element is connected to the first lever. A first end of the hanging element is connected to a second end of the pushing element. A first end of the extending device is connected to the first end of the hanging element. The second end of the extending device is placed against the second lever. 1. A load-supporting apparatus including: a first lever including first and second ends;', 'a second lever including first and second ends, wherein the first end of the second lever is connected to the second end of the first lever;', 'a third lever including first and second ends, wherein the first end of the third lever is connected to the second end of the second lever; and', 'a fourth lever including first and second ends, wherein the first end of the fourth lever is connected to the second end of the third lever, wherein the second end of the fourth lever is connected to the first end of the first lever;, 'a four-bar linkage includinga pushing element including first and second ends, wherein the first end of the pushing element is connected to a portion of the first lever between the first and second ends;a hanging element including an end connected to the second end of the pushing element;an extending device including first and second end, wherein the first end of the extending device is connected to the end of the hanging element, wherein the second end of the extending device is placed against a portion of the second lever between the first and second ends;a first ...

Expandable Sockets For Use With Portable Media Players

An expandable socket for attachment to a portable media player or a portable media player case. The expandable socket generally includes a base, a button, and a spring. The base is adapted to engage a portion of the portable media player or the portable media player case. The button is spaced from and movable relative to the base. The spring is disposed between the base and the button, the spring arranged to resist movement of the button toward the base. 1. An expandable socket for attachment to a portable media player or a portable media player case , the expandable socket comprising:a base adapted to engage a portion of the portable media player or the portable media player case;a cover coupled to the base, wherein the cover is movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position;a button coupled to the cover opposite the base; anda spring arranged within the cover between the base and the button.2. The expandable socket of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a skin made of an elastomeric material.3. The expandable socket of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a tapered conical shape.4. The expandable socket of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises at least one folding section having an accordion shape.5. The expandable socket of claim 1 , wherein the spring comprises a coil spring configured to bias the cover to the expanded position.6. The expandable socket of claim 5 , wherein the coil spring comprises a conical coil spring.7. The expandable socket of claim 1 , wherein the spring comprises a bi-stable spring having a first stable position corresponding to the collapsed position and a second stable position corresponding to the expanded position.8. The expandable socket of claim 1 , wherein the spring comprises a pair of bi-stable springs each having a first stable position corresponding to the collapsed position and a second stable position corresponding to the expanded position.9. The expandable socket of claim 1 , further comprising a lock ...

Teleoperated electronic device holder

The present invention is a teleoperated device holder for video communication between two parties. The device holder retains a device capable of video-telephony, such as a phone. The holder allows a remote user to control the holder. The teleoperated device holder can be used in conjunction with existing video-telephony applications and software. In the preferred embodiment, the remote user controls the holder via an encoded video produced by a paired software application. The encoded video is then transmitted through the preferred video-telephony service. The holder is further provided with a sensor to receive the encoded video and translate the encoded messages to the motors of the holder, causing the holder to move the device as specified by the remote user.

Holder Assembly

A holder assembly for holding a displaying device is disclosed. The holder assembly includes a body, a first arm, a second arm and a base. The body includes an outer surface and an inner surface. An accommodating space is formed by the inner surface. A first opening is formed on the body and connected to the accommodating space. A first connecting portion and a first pivoting portion are disposed on two ends of the first arm. A second connecting portion and a second pivoting portion are disposed on two ends of the second arm. The first and second connecting portions are connected to the displaying device. The first and second pivoting portions are pivotally disposed on the outer surface. The base includes a sliding portion and a plurality of supporters. The sliding portion is slidably connected to the inner surface. The supporters are pivotally disposed on the sliding portion. 1. A holder assembly for holding a dual-monitor displaying device , the holder assembly comprising:a body, the body comprising an outer surface and an inner surface opposite to each other, an accommodating space being formed by the surrounding inner surface, a first opening being formed on an end of the body and connected to the accommodating space;a first arm, a first connecting portion being disposed on an end of the first arm, a first pivoting portion being disposed on the other end of the first arm, the first pivoting portion being pivotally disposed on the outer surface, the first connecting portion being connected to a monitor of the dual-monitor displaying device;a second arm, a second connecting portion being disposed on an end of the second arm, a second pivoting portion being disposed on the other end of the second arm, the second pivoting portion being pivotally disposed on the outer surface, the second connecting portion being connected to the other monitor of the dual-monitor displaying device;a base, the base comprising a sliding portion and a plurality of supporters, the sliding ...

SWIVEL CAMERA MOUNT LOCKING MECHANISM

A swivel mount locking apparatus is configured to mount a camera system onto a target user, an object, or a surface. The camera system is mounted on a swivel component which can be rotated to a variety of different positions relative to a base component. To fix the camera position, a locking protrusion of a release lever in the base component is compressibly inserted into a detent located on the swivel component. When a new orientation of the camera system is desired, a user may forcibly pivot the release lever away from the swivel component to decouple the locking protrusion from the detent. The user can then rotate the mounted camera system and the swivel component to the new orientation relative to the base component. At the new orientation, the user may recouple the locking protrusion of the release lever into a different detent of the swivel component, thereby fixing the camera system into the desired, new orientation. 1. A camera mount comprising: a top face, the top face comprising a mount component configured to couple to a reciprocal mount component, the reciprocal mount component configured to couple to a camera housing; and', 'a bottom face comprising a plurality of detents on the bottom face, the plurality of detents located equidistant from the hole;, 'a swivel component with a hole through a center of the swivel component, the swivel component comprising an attachment mechanism configured to couple the camera mount to an object or user;', 'a release lever protruding from the base component, the release lever comprising a locking protrusion for insertion into one of the plurality of detents, the release lever configured to exert a compressive force into the bottom face of the swivel component; and', 'a rippled washer coupled between the attachment mechanism and the release lever, the rippled washer comprising a contoured edge, a top face of the rippled washer component partially abutting the release lever; and, 'a base component comprising 'and ...

Monitor position adjustment based on application metadata

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to automatic monitor position adjustment. An indication that an application is being launched is received. A preferred monitor position for the application is determined by referencing a data store mapping preferred monitor positions to respective metadata attributes, where the preferred monitor position for the application is determined based on the preferred monitor position being mapped to a first metadata attribute associated with the application within the data store. An actuator associated with the monitor is then instructed to adjust the position of the monitor to the preferred monitor position.

Stabilization of Objects

Stabilising arrangement () for supporting an object () has: first, second, third and fourth legs () with respective ground engaging means and connected to interconnection means () by respective slide connections, the second and fourth ground engaging means on opposing sides of a virtual line between the first and third ground engaging means; a first balance beam () pivoted to the inter-connection means and engaging with the first and second legs, the position of each leg determined by at least two additional constraints: i. a second balance beam () pivoted to the interconnection means and engaging with the second and third legs; ii. a third balance beam () pivoted to the interconnection means and engaging with the third and fourth legs; iii. a first leg fixing () connecting the first and third legs; and iv. a second leg fixing () connecting the second and fourth legs. 1. A stabilizing arrangement for supporting an object , the stabilizing arrangement including:an interconnection means,a first leg, a second leg, a third leg and a fourth leg, each of the first, second, third and fourth legs being slidably connected to the interconnection means by a respective slide connection, and each having a respective ground engaging means,the ground engaging means of the second and fourth legs being on opposing sides of a virtual straight line extending between the ground engaging means of the first and third legs,at least one balance beam, including a first balance beam pivotally connected directly or indirectly to the interconnection means and engaging in use with the first leg and engaging in use with the second leg;wherein a respective position of each of the respective legs is determined by one each of at least two of the following additional constraints:i. a second balance beam pivotally connected directly or indirectly to the interconnection means at a second pivot and engaging in use, directly or indirectly with the second leg and engaging in use directly or indirectly ...

Hand-held articulating arm camera mount

The present disclosure provides a hand-held camera mount for mounting an imaging device. In one embodiment, a hand-held imaging device mount comprises a handle configured to be held by a user; a base connected to the handle; an arm movably secured to the base such that the arm can be rotated relative to the handle and secured in place; and a mount head movably secured to the arm such that the mount head can be moved relative to the arm and secured in place, the mount head configured to mount an imaging device, wherein the imaging device mount permits an imaging device mounted to the mount head to be adjusted with multiple degrees of freedom relative to the handle.

POSITIONING ARM FOR A SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM

A motion-assisted positioning arm for a medical procedure. The positioning arm includes a base, an arm coupled to the base, and an end effector coupled to the arm. The arm includes a plurality of arm segments. The arm includes a plurality of joints for connecting the arm segments. The end effector may be manipulable with six degrees of freedom in a task-coordinate space based on motion by at least one joint in the plurality of joints. The positioning arm includes a processor to: detect manipulation of and determine forces or torques acting on the end effector; determine a surgical mode for constraining movement of the end effector in the task-coordinate space; determine an end effector velocity based on the determined forces or torques and the surgical mode for moving end effector; and apply at least one joint space movement based on the end effector velocity. 1. A motion-assisted positioning arm for a medical procedure , the positioning arm comprising:a base; a plurality of arm segments extending from a first arm end to a second arm end, the arm being coupled to the base at the first arm end; and', 'a plurality of joints for connecting arm segments, wherein each arm segment in the plurality of arm segments is connected to an adjacent arm segment by a joint in the plurality of joints;, 'an arm includingan end effector coupled to the second arm end such that the end effector is manipulable with six degrees of freedom in a task-coordinate space based on motion by at least one joint in the plurality of joints;a processor coupled to the plurality of joints and the end effector; and detect manipulation of the end effector and determine forces or torques acting on the end effector;', 'determine a surgical mode for constraining movement of the end effector in the task-coordinate space;', 'determine an end effector velocity based on the determined forces or torques and the surgical mode for moving the end effector in the task-coordinate space; and', 'apply at least one ...

SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING RAIL HAVING CYLINDRICAL BASE THAT ROTATES INTO A LOCKED POSITION

A support system for photovoltaic mounting rails having a cylindrical base that rotates into a locked position. 1. An assembly for supporting a photovoltaic mounting rail , comprising:a mounting bracket having a slot passing therethrough;a support bolt having a T-shaped head configured to pass through the slot in the mounting bracket and a locking projection, the locking projection being configured to rotate into a locked position within the slot;a support body receivable around the support bolt, wherein rotation of the support body causes the locking section of the support bolt to rotate into the locked position within the slot; andan upper mounting base positioned on top of the support body, the upper mounting base being attached to the support bolt, and the upper mounting base being configured to interface with a side surface of a mounting rail.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support body is cylindrical.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support body has a support core configured to receive the support bolt.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting bracket is dimensioned to wrap over a roof batten.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting bracket has a raised center portion and two lowered end portions claim 1 , and wherein the slot passes through the raised center portion.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the upper mounting base is rotatable on the support body.7. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the support core pushes against the locking portion of the support bolt when the support body is rotated.8. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support bolt is configured to rotate ninety degrees from an unlocked to a locked position.9. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support body is substantially hollow.10. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support body has internal flanges extending inwardly from the support body configured to wrap around the support bolt.11. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the upper mounting base is ...

SUPPORT DEVICE FOR MANIPULATING A LOAD

The current invention comprises a support device for securing and manipulating a load. This support device specializes in manipulating aircraft components or other low-density loads. The preferred embodiment of the support device consists of a chassis having at least one load bearing arm to which a spring is attached, the spring being further connected to a grasp which releasably secures the load. The grasp, in the preferred embodiments, is either a standard spring clamp or an offset grasp. Multiple support devices may be employed to secure larger aircraft components or larger low-density loads. 1. A support device comprising:A chassis having at least one load bearing arm, a grasp having an attachment point and an actuator, the attachment point and the actuator being non-colinear, said grasp releasably attached to the load bearing arm, wherein the actuator facilitates releasable attachment of the attachment point.2. The invention of wherein the grasp incorporates a hinge in communication with the attachment point and the actuator.3. The invention of wherein the attachment point and the actuator are offset by between 1 to 120 degrees about the hinge.4. The invention of wherein the chassis further comprises at least one mast in communication with the chassis and the load bearing arm.5. The invention of wherein the mast further comprises an adjustment subsystem.6. The invention of wherein the adjustment subsystem is a rotational device that permits the load bearing arm to move about the mast by between 1 and 360 degrees.7. The invention of wherein the load bearing arm incorporates a spring in communication with the load bearing arm and the grasp.8. A support device for a low-density component comprising:A chassis having at least one load bearing arm, a grasp having an attachment point and an actuator, the attachment point and the actuator being non-colinear and hinged, said grasp releasably attached to the load bearing arm, wherein the actuator facilitates releasable ...

STRUCTURAL BODY

Provided is a structural body, formed in a plate-like shape and positioned with respect to an assembly jig including a positioning pin and supporting a first surface of the structural body, including a positioning hole formed through an end portion, a positioning protrusion being inserted into the positioning hole; and a pair of first position detection areas formed on a second surface of the end portion through which the positioning hole is formed. The positioning hole is formed apart from an axis line connecting the pair of first position detection areas. 1. A structural body formed in a plate-like shape and positioned with respect to a positioning device , the positioning device including a pair of positioning protrusions and supporting a first surface of the structural body , the structural body comprising:a pair of positioning holes formed through both end portions, the pair of positioning protrusions being inserted into the pair of positioning holes; anda pair of first position detection areas formed on a second surface of a first end portion through which a first one of the pair of positioning holes is formed; anda pair of second position detection areas formed on the second surface of a second end portion through which a second one of the pair of positioning holes is formed,wherein the first one of the pair of positioning holes is formed apart from an axis line connecting the pair of first position detection areas,the second one of the pair of positioning holes is formed apart from an axis line connecting the pair of second position detection areas,a pair of protruding sections protruding outwardly are formed at the both end portions,the first one of the pair of positioning holes and the pair of first position detection areas are formed at a first one of the protruding sections, andthe second one of the pair of positioning holes and the pair of second position detection areas are formed at a second one of the protruding sections.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. ...

Expandable Sockets For Use With Portable Media Players

An expandable socket for attachment to a portable media player or a portable media player case. The expandable socket generally includes a platform, a button spaced from the platform, and a collapsible mechanism coupled to the platform and the button. The platform is adapted to engage a portion of the portable media player or the portable media player case. The collapsible mechanism includes a plurality of discrete sections movable relative to one another to move the expandable socket between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. 1. An expandable socket for attachment to a portable media player or a portable media player case , the expandable socket comprising:a platform adapted to engage a portion of the portable media player or the portable media player case;a button that is spaced from the platform;a collapsible mechanism coupled to the platform and the button, the collapsible mechanism movable between a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration, the collapsible mechanism including a plurality of at least partially coaxial rings that move relative to one another as the collapsible mechanism is moved from the expanded configuration to the collapsed configuration, wherein the plurality of at least partially coaxial rings are substantially concentrically arranged when the collapsible mechanism is in the collapsed configuration;a first projection carried by the platform and arranged to engage a portion of a first one of the partially coaxial rings to releasably secure the platform to the collapsible mechanism; anda second projection carried by the button and arranged to engage a portion of a second one of the partially coaxial rings to releasably secure the button to the collapsible mechanism.2. An expandable socket for attachment to a portable media player or a portable media player case , the expandable socket comprising:a platform adapted to engage a portion of the portable media player or the portable media player case;a button that ...

Accessory mount

An accessory mount is disclosed and may include a base, a foot, an accessory receiver, and at least two elastic bindings. The accessory receiver may rotatably couple an accessory to the base, and may include an accessory adapter and a base connector. The base may include a plurality of attachment points distributed at different locations around the base. The foot may include a non-slip surface on a first side, and a plurality of projections on a second side that mate with a corresponding plurality of recesses in a bottom surface of the base.

Method and system for display assembly hinging

An overhead display assembly includes a display monitor coupled to a monitor tray. The monitor tray is positionable in an operational position and a maintenance position. A support stanchion has an anchoring part, a coupling part, and a stanchion body extending from the anchoring part to the coupling part. The anchoring part is coupleable to a fixed vertical or horizontal supporting structure. A counter-balanced hinging mechanism has one or more pivots upon which monitor tray is configured to rotate with respect to said support stanchion. A force producing device is configured to apply a variable amount of force to the monitor tray based upon a position of the display monitor, the variable amount of force being at least a force sufficient to maintain the monitor tray stationary in an intermediate position between the operational position and the maintenance position.

DISPLAY APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR A VARIETY OF PLACEMENTS

A display apparatus adaptable to being placed in different locations includes a frame, a display panel received in the frame, at least one rotating portion rotatably connected with the frame, and a base rotatably connected to the at least one rotating portion. The at least one rotating portion is parallel with a back surface of the frame. The base can be perpendicularly located under the frame to support the display apparatus in a first placing orientation, on a table for example, or the center of the base can be swung through 180 degrees to rest substantially flush against the back of the display panel when it is desired that the display apparatus be hung from a wall for example. 1. A display apparatus capable of being placed in different locations , the display apparatus comprising:a frame;a display panel received in the frame, and the display panel configured to display images;at least one rotating portion rotatably connected with the frame; anda base rotatably connected to the at least one rotating portion, and the base configured to support the frame;wherein the at least one rotating portion is parallel with a back surface of the frame; the base perpendicularly located under the frame to place the display apparatus in a first placing orientation; when the display apparatus is placed in a first placing orientation, the at least rotating portion is perpendicular to the base.2. The display apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base and the at least one rotating portion simultaneously rotate to be parallel with the back surface of the frame to place the display apparatus in a second placing orientation.3. The display apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the frame comprises a fixing portion; ends of the fixing portion are thicker than a middle of the fixing portion to form a first receiving space in the middle of the fixing portion; when the display apparatus is placed in the first placing orientation claim 2 , the at least rotating portion is located in the first receiving ...

Hollow hinge and electronic device

A hollow hinge includes a first hollow component, a second hollow component and a plurality of support assemblies. The first hollow component has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a plurality of concave portions are disposed on the second surface. The second hollow component is disposed on the second surface of the first hollow component and a plurality of receiving portions corresponding to the concave portions are disposed on the second hollow component. The support assemblies are respectively contained in the receiving portions and continuously butt against the first hollow component through a force. The hollow hinge avoids friction between components and strengthens support, thereby prolonging durability and improving assembly and production yield rate.

ROTATING MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

A rotating mechanism includes a first mount having a shaft hole, a second mount having a mounting part and a shaft part, a first engagement component, and a positioning assembly having a first positioning structure and a second positioning structure. The shaft part passes through the shaft hole so that the second mount is rotatable relative to the first mount. The first engagement component is fixed to the second mount and located on one side of the first mount away from the mounting part of the second mount, so that the first engagement component rotates relative to the first mount along with the second mount. The first positioning structure disposed on the first mount and the second positioning structure disposed on the first engagement component are matching recess and protrusion that are engaged with each other so as to position the first mount and the second mount. 1. A rotating mechanism , comprising:a first mount, having a shaft hole;a second mount, comprising a mounting part and a shaft part, the shaft part protruding from the mounting part, the shaft part passing through the shaft hole so that the second mount is rotatable relative to the first mount;a first engagement component, fixed on the second mount and allowed to rotate relative to the first mount along with the second mount, the first engagement component being located on one side of the first mount away from the mounting part of the second mount; anda positioning assembly, comprising a first positioning structure and a second positioning structure, the first positioning structure being disposed on the first mount, the second positioning structure being disposed on the first engagement component, the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure being matching recess and protrusion that are engaged with each other so as to position the first mount and the second mount.2. The rotating mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the first positioning structure is a positioning recess ...

Trail Camera Mounting System

A two-piece mounting system for a trail camera has a support with a fitting that is placed high in a tree on a tree branch. The support with an auger anchor is driven into the tree branch with an extension pole equipped with a companion fitting. The auger has a releasable spring-loaded turn-to-lock capture means to capture and hold a utility bar. The utility bar, like the auger support, is placed and attached to the support with the extension pole. The utility bar receives a universal camera mount attached to the bar through a swivel. The camera mount and swivel have an adjustment bar that has a fitting that can be received by the extension pole fitting, so once placed in the tree, the camera angle can be adjusted. 1. A mounting system comprising:a support, the support comprising an anchoring means, a support fitting, and a support releaseable capture means;a utility bar, the utility bar comprising a utility bar fitting, a utility bar releaseable capture means, wherein the utility bar releaseable capture means are configured to engage and releaseably capture the support releasable capture means; anda pole, the pole comprising a pole fitting configured to complement the support fitting and the utility bar fitting;wherein the anchoring means of the support attaches the support to a surface, the pole fitting engages the utility bar fitting to place and connect the utility bar to the support through the releaseable capture means.2. The mounting system of claim 1 , wherein said anchoring means is an auger.3. The mounting system of claim 2 , wherein said pole fitting engages said support fitting to drive said auger of said support into said surface.4. The mounting system of claim 1 , wherein said anchoring means is a clamp claim 1 , the clamp comprising:a pair of jaws, the jaws configured to be moved relative to one another to capture said surface, the jaws moved by said pole when said pole fitting is engaged to said support fitting and said pole is manipulated; anda ...

MULCHING APPARATUS

A system is disclosed for mulching material including a floor stand configured to secure a hand-manipulatable blower/vacuum mulching device in a position to receive material to be mulched, and a hopper having an end for receiving material to be mulched and an opposite end configured to be connected to an intake of the mulching device. A floor stand is disclosed which is operable to secure a hand-manipulatable blower/vacuum mulching device in an upright position. A floor stand may include a securing device pivotably engaged thereto, wherein the securing device is operable to removably engage and permit pivotable selective positioning of a hand-manipulatable blower/vacuum mulching device 1. A hopper configured to connect to a hand-manipulatable blower/vacuum mulching device , the hopper comprising an end for receiving material to be mulched and an opposite end configured to be connected to an intake of the mulching device wherein the end for receiving material to be mulched comprises an opening that is wider than an opening formed in the opposite end configured to be connected to an intake of the mulching device.2. The hopper according to wherein the end for receiving material to be mulched comprises a funnel.3. The hopper according to comprising a side which is substantially flat.4. The hopper according to comprising a side which is substantially flat and a leading edge which extends beyond a leading edge of an opposite side.5. A floor stand configured to secure a hand-manipulatable blower/vacuum mulching device in a position to receive material to be mulched.6. The floor stand according to configured to secure a hand-manipulatable blower/vacuum mulching device in a position wherein the intake of the mulching device is oriented in a direction substantially perpendicular to and facing away from the ground.7. The floor stand according to comprising at least one securing device for releasably securing a hand-manipulatable blower/vacuum mulching device.8. The floor stand ...

VIBRATION DAMPING GIMBAL SLEEVE FOR AN AERIAL VEHICLE

A gimbal sleeve for connecting to a camera gimbal may float between a floor surface and a ceiling surface of an aerial vehicle chassis such that the gimbal sleeve has freedom of motion in yaw, pitch, and roll directions relative to the vehicle chassis. The gimbal sleeve may comprise a pair of connection points to the lower dampers on a floor surface of the vehicle chassis and a pair of connection points to upper dampers on a ceiling surface of the vehicle chassis. The connection points include spring forces that enable the gimbal sleeve to return to an equilibrium position in response to external vibrations and reduce the magnitude of vibrations transferred from the aerial vehicle to the gimbal and camera systems. 1. An aerial vehicle with a floating gimbal connector , the aerial vehicle comprising: a floor surface comprising a pair of lower dampers;', 'a ceiling surface comprising a pair of upper dampers, the ceiling surface substantially parallel to the floor surface;, 'a vehicle chassis comprising a tube structured to couple with a gimbal connector, the tube comprising a substantially cylindrical shape, the tube having a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the floor surface and the ceiling surface;', 'a pair of upper flanges extending in opposite directions from an outer surface of the cylindrical tube and aligned along an upper axis, the upper axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tube and substantially parallel to the floor surface and the ceiling surface, and the upper axis offset in an upper direction from the longitudinal axis of the tube towards the ceiling surface;', 'a pair of lower flanges extending in opposite directions from the outer surface of the tube and aligned along a lower axis, the lower axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tube and substantially parallel to the floor surface and the ceiling surface, the lower axis offset in a lower direction from the longitudinal axis of the tube ...

Vibration Damping Gimbal Sleeve for an Aerial Vehicle

A gimbal sleeve for connecting to a camera gimbal may float between a floor surface and a ceiling surface of an aerial vehicle chassis such that the gimbal sleeve has freedom of motion in yaw, pitch, and roll directions relative to the vehicle chassis. The gimbal sleeve may comprise a pair of connection points to the lower dampers on a floor surface of the vehicle chassis. The gimbal sleeve may furthermore comprise a ball joint coupled to a back surface of the vehicle chassis. The connection points include spring forces that enable the gimbal sleeve to return to an equilibrium position in response to external vibrations and reduce the magnitude of vibrations transferred from the aerial vehicle to the gimbal and camera systems. 1. An aerial vehicle with a partially floating gimbal connector , the aerial vehicle comprising:a vehicle chassis comprising a floor surface, a ceiling surface, a back surface, and a pair of side surfaces;a pair of dampers coupled to the floor surface of the vehicle chassis; a tube structured to couple with a gimbal connector;', 'a pair of attachment points extending in opposite directions from an outer surface of the cylindrical tube towards the side surfaces of the vehicle chassis;', 'a pair of pins extending from the pair of attachment points towards the floor surface and mating with the pair of lower dampers;', 'a ball joint coupling an end of the tube to the back surface of the vehicle chassis; and, 'a gimbal sleeve to couple to a gimbal, the gimbal sleeve at least partially extending into the vehicle chassis between the floor surface and the ceiling surface, the gimbal sleeve comprisinga set of tension elements coupling each of the attachment points to the ceiling surface, the floor surface, and one of the side surfaces, the tension elements applying a tension force to pull the gimbal sleeve towards an equilibrium position.2. The aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the pair of lower dampers each comprise a fluid-filled chamber to absorb ...

Articulated arm localization

Techniques for localizing a portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine (AACMM) are described. An example localization method includes in response to an AACMM base being placed at a first position, capturing a first set of images of a positioning element in a predetermined area. The method further includes determining first 3D coordinates of the positioning element using the first set of images. 3D coordinates corresponding to a position of a first measurement probe in the predetermined area are computed using the first 3D coordinates. Further, the method includes, in response to the base being moved to a second position, determining second 3D coordinates of the positioning element from the second position using a second set of images. Further, the localization method includes determining a translation matrix to convert the second 3D coordinates to the first 3D coordinates.

Supporter Assembly and Related Display Device

The present invention provides a supporter assembly and a related display device. The display panel includes a first connecting portion. The supporter includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a first inclined surface and a second connecting portion pivotably connected to the first connecting portion. The second body includes a second inclined surface adjacent to the first inclined surface. An end of the pivot portion is connected to the first inclined surface, and the other end is connected to the second inclined surface. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface pivot to each other via the pivot portion, and the first body is able to pivot relative to the second body. Comparing to the prior art, the present invention can switch the operation modes of the supporter assembly and the related display device according to user's demand for the preferred touch operation.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAMERA BASED POSITION AND ORIENTATION MEASUREMENT

A system and a method for determining a position and an orientation of an object relative to a defined reference frame is disclosed. A plurality of targets are disposed at known locations relative to the defined reference frame. A head assembly is disposed on the object, where the head assembly includes a plurality of cameras. The head assembly determines the position and the orientation of the object from location data associated with the plurality of targets and image data from the plurality of cameras. 1. A system for determining a position and an orientation of an object relative to a defined reference frame , comprising:a plurality of targets disposed at known locations relative to the defined reference frame; anda head assembly disposed on the object, wherein the head assembly includes a plurality of cameras;wherein the position and the orientation of the object is determinable by the head assembly from location data associated with the plurality of targets and image data from the plurality of cameras.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of targets are active targets claim 1 , passive targets claim 1 , or projected targets.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of targets are active targets and wherein each of the plurality of active targets is modulated in an on-off time sequence at a predetermined frequency and duty cycle or time sequence.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein a power or the duty cycle or the time sequence of each of the plurality of active targets is dynamically changeable in response to a command on a wireless communication channel.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein a modulation sequence of the plurality of targets is time synchronized.6. The system according to claim 5 , wherein the modulation sequence is based on a sensing of a phase of an alternating current power distribution network.7. The system according to claim 5 , wherein the plurality of cameras are time synchronized with ...

MOTOR, GIMBAL HAVING THE MOTOR, AND IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE HAVING THE GIMBAL

A method includes using a Hall angular displacement sensor to detect a magnetic field strength generated by a magnet disposed on a first end of a rotating shaft of a motor assembly of a gimbal. The sensor is disposed on a side of an electrical connecting device in a first rotating member of the gimbal that faces away from the magnet. The method further includes determining a rotational angle of a rotor of the motor assembly with respect to a stator of the motor assembly based on the magnetic field strength. The stator is coupled to the first rotating member. The rotor is coupled to a second rotating member of the gimbal and disposed on a second end of the rotating shaft. The method also includes determining a positional relationship between the first rotating member and the second rotating member based on the rotational angle. 1. A method of detecting a positional relationship between a first rotating member and a second rotating member of a gimbal , comprising:detecting, by a Hall angular displacement sensor disposed on an electrical connecting device in the first rotating member, a magnetic field strength generated by a magnet disposed on a first end of a rotating shaft of a motor assembly, the Hall angular displacement sensor being disposed on a side of the electrical connecting device that faces away from the magnet;determining a rotational angle of a rotor of the motor assembly with respect to a stator of the motor assembly based on the detected magnetic field strength, wherein the stator is coupled to the first rotating member and the rotor is coupled to the second rotating member and disposed on a second end of the rotating shaft; anddetermining the positional relationship between the first rotating member and the second rotating member based on the rotational angle of the rotor with respect to the stator.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rotor surrounds at least a portion of the stator.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrical connecting device ...

STAND AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME

There is disclosed a stand comprising a support plate; a swivel plate provided in an upper end of the support plate and configured to horizontally rotate with respect to the support plate; a lubricating pad provided between the support plate and the swivel plate and coupled to the support plate; a screw configured to fasten the swivel plate, the lubricating pad and the support plate to each other; and a guide hole formed in the swivel plate and configured to provide a rotation passage of the screw in the horizontal rotation, so that the stand may realize the swivel structure of the output unit while minimizing the thickness of the support portion and that the height adjusting structure while minimizing the right and left thickness of the neck portion. 1. A stand comprising:a support plate;a swivel plate provided in an upper end of the support plate and configured to horizontally rotate with respect to the support plate;a lubricating pad provided between the support plate and the swivel plate and coupled to the support plate;a screw configured to fasten the swivel plate, the lubricating pad and the support plate to each other; anda guide hole formed in the swivel plate and configured to provide a rotation passage of the screw in the horizontal rotation.2. The stand of claim 1 , wherein the screw comprises claim 1 ,a screw head configured to suppress separation of the swivel plate; andan adjusting washer provided between the screw head and the guide hole and configured to be pressable with respect to a perpendicular direction.3. The stand of claim 1 , wherein the guide hole is formed in a range of a first angle with respect to the rotation center of the swivel plate.4. The stand of claim 1 , further comprising:a support neck part fixed to the swivel plate and forming a hollow; anda height adjust portion having one side fixed to the output unit and configured to slidingly move with respect to the hollow of the support neck, andthe height adjust portion comprises,a ...

ADJUSTABLE-POSITION LIMB AND/OR INSTRUMENT SUPPORT ARM FOR MEDICAL TABLES

An adjustable-position support arm for a medical table, the adjustable-position support arm comprising:

DIGITAL MICROSCOPE HAVING A SPRING-MOUNTED PIVOTABLE UNIT

A digital microscope includes a stationary stand body () and a pivot unit () that is mounted on a shaft () of the stand body (), pivotably around the longitudinal axis () of the shaft (). The pivot unit () includes an image sensing unit for acquiring images of objects to be examined microscopically. The microscope () further has a brake unit () for braking and/or immobilizing the pivot unit (), and an actuation element () for releasing the brake unit (). Also provided is an elastic element () that, upon pivoting of the pivot unit () out of a predetermined zero position, exerts a return moment (M) on the pivot unit (), the return moment (M) being directed against a tangential moment (M) brought about by the weight (G) of the pivot unit (). 110. A digital microscope () comprising:{'b': 12', '24', '26, 'a stationary stand body () including a shaft () having a longitudinal axis ();'}{'b': 14', '24', '12', '26', '24', '14, 'a pivot unit () mounted on the shaft () of the stand body () pivotably about the longitudinal axis () of the shaft (), wherein the pivot unit () includes an image sensing unit for acquiring images of objects to be examined microscopically;'}{'b': 22', '14, 'a brake unit () for braking and/or immobilizing the pivot unit ();'}{'b': 44', '22, 'an actuation element () for releasing the brake unit ();'}{'b': 82', '14', '14', '14, 'sub': R', 'R', 'T, 'at least one elastic element () arranged to exert, upon pivoting of the pivot unit () out of a predetermined zero position, a return moment (M) on the pivot unit (), the return moment (M) being directed against a tangential moment (M) generated by a weight (G) of the pivot unit ().'}21014. The microscope () according to claim 1 , wherein at least in a portion of a pivoting range of the pivot unit () claim 1 , the return moment (M) corresponds to 0.8 to 1.2 times the tangential moment (M).31014. The microscope () according to claim 1 , wherein the following equation is satisfied at least in a portion of a ...

Camera Bracket

A camera bracket includes a T-direction supporting base () and a rotatory adjustment mechanism (); a fixed tooth slot () is provided in the T-direction supporting base; the rotatory adjustment mechanism includes a rotatory supporting base (), an adapter () and a fine adjustment bolt assembly (). The rotatory supporting base includes a fine adjustment plate () and a rotatory tooth slot () fixedly connected, and a limiting hole () is provided in the fine adjustment plate; the adapter includes a rotatory connection portion () and a connection base () fixedly connected. The connection base is provided with a fine adjustment threaded hole () corresponding to the limiting hole which can be aligned with the limiting hole in a vertical plane perpendicular to an axis of the rotatory tooth slot. The fine adjustment bolt assembly includes a fine adjustment bolt (), and the fine adjustment bolt is provided with a threaded portion () and a limiting portion (), and the fine adjustment bolt passes through the limiting hole, and the threaded portion is threadedly connected to the fine adjustment threaded hole, and the limiting portion is lifted by an edge of the limiting hole and cannot pass through the limiting hole. The camera bracket can finely adjust the T-direction angle, so as to meet the required angle accuracy requirements. 1. A camera bracket , comprising a T-direction supporting base and a rotatory adjustment mechanism;wherein a fixed tooth slot is provided in the T-direction supporting base;wherein the rotatory adjustment mechanism comprises a rotatory supporting base, an adapter and a fine adjustment bolt assembly, and the rotatory supporting base comprises a fine adjustment plate and a rotatory tooth slot coaxially engaged with the fixed tooth slot, and the fine adjustment plate is fixedly connected to the rotatory tooth slot, and a limiting hole is provided in the fine adjustment plate;wherein the adapter comprises a rotatory connection portion and a connection base ...

Releasable mount apparatus and system with lock switch

A mounting system with a lock switch can be used to releasably attach a first item, such as a protective encasement for an electronic device, to a second item, such as a bicycle mount, suction cup mount, or a surface in a home, office, or vehicle. The mount assembly may include a housing that encloses a cam and torsion spring disposed within a housing volume and has a portion that rotates relative to the cam. A recess in the mount assembly can receive and retain a mounting cleat associated with the first item. One or more clasp mechanisms of the mount assembly can be configured to clasp the mounting cleat when it is inserted into the recess, and to release the mounting cleat when the one housing portion is rotated relative to the cam. A locking mechanism may be included that prevents the housing from rotating and releasing the cleat.

ULTRASOUND SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL AND DISPLAY LIFT

The control panel and display of a cart-borne ultrasound system are support by a lift which can be controlled to allow the control panel and display to be raised, lowered, and rotated. The lift has a first pivot elbow mounted to the ultrasound system cart and a second pivot elbow on which the control panel and display are mounted. A four-bar linkage is coupled between the pivot elbows which enables to control panel and display to be raised and lowered while maintaining the inclination of the control panel. The pivot elbows allow the control panel and display to be turned and rotated. A pair of hydraulic struts are mounted to the four-bar linkage to support the weight of the control panel and display. When a control button on the handle of the control panel is depressed the control panel and display can be freely raised, lowered and rotated. When the control button is released the pivot elbows and four-bar linkages are locked in their current positions. 1. An ultrasound system comprising:a cart housing comprising wheels;a control panel;a display;a lift coupled to the cart housing, the control panel, and/or the display, wherein the lift comprises an elevation mechanism configured to change a position of the control panel and/or the display in relation to the cart housing;a control button configured to be actuated by a user to allow the elevation mechanism to change the position of the control panel; anda switch configured to lock the lift in position when the wheels are locked, when the control panel is located in a straight-ahead position, or a combination thereof.2. The system of claim 1 , comprising a pivot elbow configured to rotate in relation to the control panel and the display.3. The system of claim 2 , comprising:a first solenoid coupled to the pivot elbow; anda second solenoid coupled to a hydraulic strut in the elevation mechanism,wherein the first and second solenoids are configured to be actuated by the control button to enable the pivot elbow to rotate ...

SWIVELING TELEVISION MOUNTING SYSTEMS

A mounting system capable of mounting objects to support structures. The mounting system includes a wall mount including a display bracket configured to hold the object, a fixed support bracket coupleable to a vertical support structure, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a low-profile stowed configuration in which the object is held in a raised position close to the support structure. The linkage assembly moves to another configuration to move the object. The object can be held in a lowered position. A biasing mechanism can facilitate convenient movement of the object. 1. An above-fireplace television mounting system for holding a television above a fireplace and lowering the television to a position in front of the fireplace , comprising:a fixed support bracket configured to be coupled to a vertical wall;a television bracket; an upper linkage rotatably coupled to the fixed support bracket,', 'a lower linkage rotatably coupled to the fixed support bracket, and', 'a front linkage rotatably coupled to the upper linkage and the lower linkage; and, 'a linkage assembly movable between a raised upright configuration and a lowered configuration, the linkage assembly including'}a television counterbalance mechanism configured to provide a user-set balancing force to counterbalance the television coupled to the television bracket and to allow a user to pull the linkage assembly from the raised upright configuration to the lowered configuration; anda swivel mechanism defining a swivel axis of rotation, wherein the television bracket is rotatable about the swivel axis of rotation when the linkage assembly is in the lowered configuration to swivel the television bracket while keeping the television bracket from contacting the fixed support bracket.2. The above-fireplace television mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the television bracket automatically rotates to a user-set viewing position when the linkage assembly is moved toward the raised upright ...

QUICK CONNECT PIVOT JOINTS

A quick connect assembly includes a first leg, a second leg, a pivot pin, and a pivot arm. The first and second legs defined a gap therebetween. The first leg defines a pin hole and the second leg defines a key hole and a keyway. The pin hole and the key hole are coaxially aligned with one another and the keyway is in communication with the key hole. The pivot arm includes a pivot head sized and dimensioned to pass through the key hole and a neck sized and dimensioned to pass through the keyway as the pivot head passes through the key hole. The pivot arm is pivotal about the pivot pin within the gap between an unlocked position in which the neck is aligned with the keyway and a locked position in which the neck is misaligned with the keyway. 1. A quick connect assembly comprising:a first leg including a pin hole defined therethrough;a second leg including a key hole and a keyway defined therethrough, the keyway in communication with the key hole, the first and second legs defining a gap therebetween with the pin hole and the key hole being coaxially aligned with one another;a pivot pin having a first part, a second part, and a third part; anda pivot arm including a neck and a pivot head, the pivot head sized and dimensioned to pass through the key hole and the neck is sized and dimensioned to pass through the keyway as the pivot head passes through the key hole, the pivot arm pivotal about a longitudinal axis of the pivot pin within the gap between an unlocked position in which the neck is aligned with the keyway and a locked position in which the neck is misaligned with the keyway.2. The quick connect assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the pivot pin is integrally formed with the pivot arm.3. The quick connect assembly according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the first part has a first diameter claim 1 , wherein the second part has a second diameter larger than the first diameter claim 1 , and wherein the third part has a third diameter larger than the second ...

Cradle Apparatus and Method for Rotating and Linearly Displacing an Electronic Device

A case construction encases an electronic device and enables a user to rotatably and linearly displace the electronic device relative to a select surface of the case construction. The case construction includes a case with a cradle-receiving surface, a cradle sized and shaped to removably receive an electronic device, and a device-to-surface anchor assembly. The cradle includes a centralized region having an oblong aperture. The oblong aperture defines a cradle displacement zone segment. The device-to-surface anchor assembly secures the cradle device to the cradle-receiving surface and is cooperable with the oblong aperture for enabling a user to linearly and rotatably displace the centralized region along the cradle displacement zone segment. Certain methodology for displacing an electronic device relative to select surfacing so as to position the electronic device in a select orientation relative to the select surfacing is further provided.

ACTION CAMERA APPARATUS

The invention provides an action camera apparatus including: a fixing base including a fixing face; and a rotation component including a camera and a rotation face, wherein there is an angle of 45 degrees between a plane where the rotation face lies, and a plane where a lens of the camera lies, wherein the rotation component is moveably connected with the fixing base, and the rotation face abuts the fixing face, wherein the rotation face can be rotated on the fixing face around a rotation axis which is a straight line perpendicular to the rotation face, and stop at a first preset position and a second preset position; and when the rotation face is rotated from the first preset position to the second preset position, the rotation face is rotated by 180 degrees bringing the lens of the camera into rotation by 90 degrees. 1. An action camera apparatus , comprising:a fixing base comprising a fixing face; anda rotation component comprising a camera and a rotation face, wherein there is an angle of 45 degrees between a plane where the rotation face lies, and a plane where a lens of the camera lies, wherein:the rotation component is moveably connected with the fixing base, and the rotation face abuts the fixing face, wherein the rotation face can be rotated on the fixing face around a rotation axis which is a straight line perpendicular to the rotation face, and stop at a first preset position and a second preset position; and when the rotation face is rotated from the first preset position to the second preset position, the rotation face is rotated by 180 degrees bringing the lens of the camera into rotation by 90 degrees.2. The action camera apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a rotation barrel comprising a first barrel opening at an angle of 45 degrees from a lengthwise direction of the rotation barrel, wherein the rotation component is fixed in the rotation barrel, and the rotation face coincides with the first barrel opening of the rotation barrel; ...

Electronic device and method for adjusting display screen

In a method for adjusting a display screen of an electronic device, the method receives first rotation directions and first rotation angles of a handheld device, and rotates the display screen according to the first rotation directions and the first rotation angles. The method further obtains second rotation angles of the display screen detected by a gravity sensor of the electronic device, and stops rotating the display screen when the second rotation angles are equal to the first rotation angles.

Elevation-adjustable display screen support arm

An elevation-adjustable display screen support arm includes arm shaft with box-like shaft body, balance adjustment mechanism accommodated in box-like shaft body and including gear train, first sliding tooth rack, second sliding tooth rack and tension spring, and display screen mounting head including body block, first guideway, second guideway and connection panel. When adjusting the elevation of the supported display screen, body block is driven to move first sliding tooth rack in rotating gear train, causing gear train to move second sliding tooth rack in driving actuating plate to stretch or compress tension spring, and thus, rotation of gear train causes tension spring to provide a corresponding torque that is acted upon first sliding tooth rack to control upward or downward movement of display screen mounting head and supported display screen in stepless manner.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAY ASSEMBLY HINGING

A method and system for an overhead display assembly for an electronic machine are provided. The overhead display assembly includes a display monitor supported in a monitor frame translatable between an operational position and a maintenance and installation position angularly displaced from the operational position by a predetermined angle. The overhead display assembly also includes a support stanchion including a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween, the first anchor end configured to couple to a supporting structure. The overhead display assembly further includes a counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to and between the second coupling end and the monitor frame. The counter-balanced hinging mechanism includes one or more pivot bars configured to permit the monitor frame to pivot with respect to the support stanchion and a bias member coupled to the one or more pivot bars, the bias member configured to apply a variable amount of force to the one or more pivot bars, the variable amount of force maintains the monitor frame stationary in an intermittent position between the operational position and the maintenance and installation position. 1. An overhead display assembly for an electronic machine , said overhead display assembly comprising:a display monitor supported in a monitor frame translatable between an operational position and a maintenance position angularly displaced from said operational position by a predetermined angle;a support stanchion comprising a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween, said first anchor end configured to couple to a supporting structure; and one or more pivot bars configured to permit said monitor frame to pivot with respect to said support stanchion; and', 'a bias member coupled to said one or more pivot bars, said bias member configured to apply a variable amount of force to said one or more pivot bars, the variable amount of force ...

Nozzle support system

A nozzle support system for a nozzle of a gas turbine includes an outer ring, an inner ring disposed within the outer ring, and a plurality of links pivotally attaching the outer ring to the inner ring. Each one of the links may have an outer end that is pivotally attached to the outer ring, and each one of the links may have an inner end that is pivotally attached to the inner ring, such that the inner ring moves along a longitudinal axis of the outer ring.

MOUNT LOCKING SYSTEM

An apparatus comprises a panel, a cavity extending into the panel, a plurality of overhangs cantilevered from a perimeter of the cavity and catches resiliently projecting from a portion of a floor of the cavity. The overhangs define an insertion opening for a lock. The catches are oriented respect to the insertion opening such that the catches deflect by a first extent when the lock is positioned at a depth within the cavity below the overhangs and such that the catches deflect by a second greater extent during rotation of the lock to beneath the overhangs. 1. An apparatus comprising:a panel;a cavity extending into the panel;a plurality of overhangs cantilevered from a perimeter of the cavity;catches resiliently projecting from a portion of a floor of the cavity, wherein the overhangs define an insertion opening for a lock and wherein the catches are oriented respect to the insertion opening such that the catches deflect by a first extent when the lock is positioned at a depth within the cavity below the overhangs and such that the catches deflect by a second greater extent during rotation of the lock to beneath the overhangs.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the portions of the floor of the cavity comprises a spring structure.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the insertion opening comprises two linear side edges opposite to one another.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , and imposing opening comprises a square to receive a square-shaped lock claim 1 , wherein corners of the square-shaped lock rotate beneath the overhangs.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the catches are pointed.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein each of the catches comprises opposing beveled ramps.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the catches comprise two catches pointing towards one another and towards a center of the insertion opening.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the catches comprises four triangular-shaped catches pointing towards one another and towards a center of ...

GEARED DRIVE ASSEMBLIES

A geared drive assembly () comprising the driven gear () arranged to mesh with the driving gear () and a rotary actuator operatively connected to the driving gear () by the pulley belt () engaging with an first pulley wheel () of the rotary actuator and a second pulley wheel () rigidly and coaxially connected to the driving gear (), wherein the pulley belt () comprises first () and second () pulley belt portions extending between the first () and second () pulley wheels, wherein the first pulley belt portion () is maintained, in use, under tension, and wherein the second pulley belt portion () is slack, in use. Advantages of the invention, compared with known anti-backlash gearboxes, include: significant weight reductions, reduced complexity, reduced drag, smaller motor sizes, reduced part count, reduced play and backlash. Embodiments of the invention may advantageously provide a lightweight, simple anti-backlash gearing assembly that are particularly suited for use in motorised camera mounts, e.g. pan/tilt heads. 1. A geared drive assembly in which teeth of a driving gear are maintained in contact with teeth of a driven gear with which , in use , it meshes by a pulley arrangement operatively connected to the driving gear and being arranged such that part of a pulley belt of the pulley arrangement is tensioned so as to bias the teeth into engagement , whilst a different part of the pulley belt is substantially slack so as not to disengage the teeth , in use , the or each pulley belt comprising a toothed pulley belt and wherein the or each pulley wheel comprise or comprises teeth that are complimentary to those of the toothed pulley belt , and wherein the driven gear is arranged to mesh with the driving gear and a rotary actuator operatively connected to the driving gear , the pulley belt engaging with a first pulley wheel and a second pulley wheel rigidly and coaxially connected to the driving gear , and wherein the pulley belt comprises first and second pulley belt ...

DISPLAY SUPPORT SYSTEM

A support system for a display device includes a first arm. A second arm is rotatably connected to the first arm about a first axis. A joint is rotatably connected to the second arm about a second axis. A biasing system includes a biasing member having a first end positioned in the first arm and a second end positioned in the second arm. The biasing member provides a force to balance a load applied to the second arm. 1. A support system for a display device comprising:a first arm having a lower connection member;a second arm rotatably connected to the first arm about a first axis;a joint rotatably connected to the second arm about a second axis; anda biasing system including a biasing member having a first end positioned in the first arm and a second end positioned in the second arm, the biasing member providing a force to balance a load applied to the second arm.2. The support system of claim 1 , wherein the biasing member includes an elastomeric spring.3. The support system of claim 2 , wherein the elastomeric spring includes a thermoplastic material that has undergone a pre-stretch treatment.4. The support system of claim 2 , wherein the elastomeric spring includes a first end portion claim 2 , a second end portion claim 2 , a first portion having a first cross-section and a second portion having a second cross-section claim 2 , wherein the shape of the second cross-section is different than the shape of the first cross-section and the area of the first cross-section is the same as the area of the second cross-section.5. The support system of claim 1 , wherein the biasing system includes a first pulley positioned in the first arm claim 1 , a second pulley positioned in the second arm claim 1 , and a bracket having a first portion positioned in the first arm and a second portion positioned in the second arm.6. The support system of claim 5 , wherein the first end of the biasing member is connected to the bracket.7. The support system of claim 6 , wherein the ...

POSITIONING ARM FOR A SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM

A motion-assisted positioning arm for a medical procedure. The positioning arm includes a base, an arm coupled to the base, and an end effector coupled to the arm. The arm includes a plurality of arm segments. The arm includes a plurality of joints for connecting the arm segments. The end effector may be manipulable with six degrees of freedom in a task-coordinate space based on motion by at least one joint in the plurality of joints. The positioning arm includes a processor to: detect manipulation of and determine forces or torques acting on the end effector; determine a surgical mode for constraining movement of the end effector in the task-coordinate space; determine an end effector velocity based on the determined forces or torques and the surgical mode for moving end effector; and apply at least one joint space movement based on the end effector velocity. 1. A motion-assisted positioning arm for a medical procedure , the positioning arm comprising:a base; a plurality of arm segments extending from a first arm end to a second arm end, the arm being coupled to the base at the first arm end; and', 'a plurality of joints for connecting arm segments, wherein each arm segment in the plurality of arm segments is connected to an adjacent arm segment by a joint in the plurality of joints;, 'an arm includingan end effector coupled to the second arm end such that the end effector is manipulable with six degrees of freedom in a task-coordinate space based on motion by at least one joint in the plurality of joints;a processor coupled to the plurality of joints and the end effector; and determine a memory mode for returning the end effector to a saved position by constraining movement of the end effector in the task-coordinate space;', 'determine an end effector velocity based on forces or torques acting on the end effector and the memory mode for moving the end effector to the saved position in the task-coordinate space; and', 'apply at least one joint space movement in the ...

QUICK GIMBAL CONNECTOR AND AN AERIAL VEHICLE

A quick gimbal connector comprises: a first cylinder comprising a sliding slot on an inner wall of a first end of the first cylinder, at least one entrance provided at an end portion of the sliding slot, and a first boss provided on the first cylinder; a second cylinder coaxially and rotatably connected with the first cylinder; a connector; at least one rib provided on the connector; and a connecting plate fixedly connected with the second cylinder and being provided with a second boss. The at least one rib is configured to fit with the at least one entrance and can enter into and exit from the sliding slot via the at least one entrance when the first boss abuts against the second boss, such that the first cylinder and the connector can be locked or separated. 1. A quick gimbal connector , comprising: a first end and a second end which are opposite to each other in an axial direction;', 'a sliding slot being provided on an inner wall of the first end and extending along a circumferential direction of the inner wall;', 'at least one entrance being provided at an end portion of the sliding slot; and', 'a first boss being provided on an end face of the second end;, 'a first cylinder comprisinga second cylinder coaxially and rotatably connected with the first cylinder;a connector detachably mounted between the first cylinder and the second cylinder; andat least one rib being provided on a periphery of the connector, the at least one rib being configured to fit with the at least one entrance;2. The quick gimbal connector of claim 1 , wherein a side plate extends from the second end claim 1 , the side plate comprises a horizontal part and a vertical part; the first boss comprises a connecting portion and a shifting portion claim 1 , the connecting portion is provided on an end face of the vertical part and is an arc-shaped rib claim 1 , the shifting portion is provided on a periphery of the first cylinder and is located at a center of the connecting portion; and the first ...

Assembly for Storing and Deploying for Use a Handheld Digital Device

An assembly for storing and deploying for use a hand held digital device, the assembly incorporating a case adapted for nestingly receiving the hand held digital device; a first pin and socket fastener having upper and lower halves, the upper half being fixedly attached to or formed wholly with the case; a flexible lanyard; a pair of loops interconnecting the flexible lanyard and the first pin and socket fastener's lower half; a base; a second pin and socket fastener; and a hinge mount interconnecting the second pin and socket fastener and the base; the first pin and socket fastener's socket being adapted to function as the second pin and socket fastener's pin.

Soft box mount

Soft box mount, including a receiver block for receiving an expander strut of a soft box. The receiver block includes, in this order, an inward part, a transverse pivot axis, and an outward part, the outward part of the receiver block being configured to receive a proximal end of the expander strut; and a bar block which is configured to be movable between a first, non-use position, in which the inward part of the receiver block may intrude into a recessed part of the bar block, and a second, use position, in which a non-recessed part of the bar block urges, from a light source side, the inward part of the receiver block to assume a position radially inward of the pivot axis of the receiver block, thereby urging the outward part of the receiver block to assume a position radially outward of the pivot axis of the receiver block.

EXPANDABLE SOCKETS FOR USE WITH PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYERS

An expandable socket for attachment to a portable media player or a portable media player case. The expandable socket generally includes a platform, a skin coupled to the platform, a button coupled to the skin opposite the platform, and a biasing element. The skin includes an outer wall, an inner wall spaced radially inward of the outer wall, and a cavity defined by the inner wall, wherein the skin is deformable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The biasing element is arranged within the cavity of the skin between the platform and the button, such that the biasing element is at least partially surrounded by the inner wall of the skin. The biasing element is configured to bias the skin into the expanded configuration. 1. An expandable socket for attachment to a portable media player or a portable media player case , the expandable socket comprising:a platform adapted to engage a portion of the portable media player or the portable media player case;a skin coupled to the platform, wherein the skin comprises an outer wall, an inner wall spaced radially inward of the outer wall, and a cavity defined by the inner wall, wherein the skin is deformable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration;a button coupled to the skin opposite the platform; anda biasing element arranged within the cavity of the skin between the platform and the button, such that the biasing element is at least partially surrounded by the inner wall of the skin, the biasing element configured to bias the skin into the expanded configuration.2. The expandable socket of claim 1 , wherein the skin comprises an elastomeric material.3. The expandable socket of claim 1 , wherein the skin comprises a tapered conical shape.4. The expandable socket of claim 1 , wherein the skin comprises at least one folding section.5. The expandable socket of claim 4 , wherein the skin comprises a plurality of folding sections.6. The expandable socket of claim 4 , wherein the ...

Biased-axis Rotational Frame Mounting System

An apparatus for mounting objects disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a first mounting arm comprising a first portion affixed to a first surface and a second portion coupled to a frame, wherein the second portion is rotatably coupled to the first portion; and a second mounting arm comprising a first portion affixed to a second surface and a second portion coupled to the frame, wherein the second portion is rotatably coupled to the first portion. The first mounting arm and the second mounting arm define an axis of rotation about which the frame rotates, wherein the axis of rotation comprises a first angle relative to the first surface and a second angle relative to the second surface, wherein the first angle and the second angle are substantially congruent and less than 90-degrees. 1a first mounting arm comprising a first portion affixed to a first surface and a second portion coupled to a frame, wherein the second portion is rotatably coupled to the first portion; anda second mounting arm comprising a first portion affixed to a second surface and a second portion coupled to the frame, wherein the second portion is rotatably coupled to the first portion;wherein the first mounting arm and the second mounting arm define an axis of rotation about which the frame rotates, wherein the axis of rotation comprises a first angle relative to the first surface and a second angle relative to the second surface, wherein the first angle and the second angle are substantially congruent and less than 90-degrees.. An apparatus for mounting objects, comprising: Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to mounting systems, and more particularly, to an biased-axis rotational frame mounting system.Many solutions exist for mounting frames to fixed surfaces such as walls and floors. These frames are used for holding pictures or works of art. These frames are also used for holding architectural elements such as doors and windows. For example, existing approaches offer fixed ...

TELESCOPING RAIL MOUNTING ASSEMBLY AND MULTIPLE DISPLAY MOUNT SYSTEM

A multiple display mount system that offers easy and efficient, independent lateral and vertical adjustment of each individual display. The system includes a base, a vertical member extending upwardly from the base, and a pair of arms extending laterally outward on opposing sides of the vertical member. A pair of display interfaces is operably coupled to a separate one of the arms. Each of the display interfaces can enable the electronic display received thereon to be tilted about a generally horizontal tilt axis extending through the electronic display, and/or enable the electronic display received thereon to be pivoted about a generally vertical axis extending through the electronic display. The arms may be pivotally connected to the vertical member to enable positioning of the displays, and the displays may be separately vertically positionable relative to the vertical member. 1. A system for mounting a plurality of electronic displays , the system comprising:a base;a vertical member extending upwardly from the base;a pair of arms extending laterally outward on opposing sides of the vertical member; anda pair of display interfaces, each display interface for receiving a separate one of the plurality of electronic displays, each display interface operably coupled to a separate one of the arms.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the display interfaces enables the electronic display received thereon to be tilted about a generally horizontal tilt axis extending through the electronic display.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the display interfaces enables the electronic display received thereon to be pivoted about a generally vertical axis extending through the electronic display.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the pair of arms is pivotally attached to the vertical member.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a third display interface directly attached to the vertical member.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the third mounting head ...

Portable Easel

A portable easel for allowing a user to conveniently transport art supplies and a drawing surface to various locations. The portable easel includes an easel board removably and pivotally secured to a tripod base, wherein one or more legs of the tripod base are independently adjustable in length so as to allow for the easel to be positioned on an uneven support surface, such as a hill. Further, the tripod base may be folded into a compact configuration to conveniently transport the easel. The easel board is secured to the tripod base by a ball and socket connection, wherein the easel board can rotate thereon to allow a user to draw, paint, and the like at various angles. In some embodiments, the easel board includes one or more lights thereon so as to illuminate the drawing surface and a storage band removably securable to the easel board that can hold art supplies therein. 1) A portable easel , comprising:an easel board having a front wall and a rear wall, wherein said front wall is adapted to receive a canvas thereon;a base having an upper end and a lower end, wherein said upper end is pivotally and removably secured to said easel board;wherein said base comprises one or more legs, wherein each of said one or more legs are independently adjustable in length so as to allow said base to rest on an uneven support surface.2) The portable easel of claim 1 , further comprising a storage band secured to said easel board and adapted to hold art supplies therein.3) The portable easel of claim 1 , wherein said easel board is pivotally and removably secured to said base via a ball and socket connection.4) The portable easel of claim 1 , wherein said base is a tripod having one or more legs that are adjustable in length.5) The portable easel of claim 4 , further comprising a handle disposed on said base and mechanically connected to one or more legs of said tripod so as to move a lower end of said one or more legs inwards and outwards from one another claim 4 , such that said ...

Mounting system

A mounting system capable of mounting objects to support structures. The mounting system includes a wall mount including a display bracket configured to hold the object, a fixed support bracket coupleable to a vertical support structure, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a low-profile stowed configuration in which the object is held in a raised position close to the support structure. The linkage assembly moves to another configuration to move the object. The object can be held in a lowered position. A biasing mechanism can facilitate convenient movement of the object.

Double Action Hinges

A double action hinge unit is disclosed which comprises a first base element, a second base element and at least two connection elements. Each base element has at least two upward extensions. Each connection element is hingedly connected with an extension of the first base element and an extension of the second base element. The double action hinge unit is changeable among at least three combination states. When the double action hinge unit is in a second combination state, the at least two connection elements are arranged side by side, such that the double action hinge unit is rotatable about a rotational axis at one side into a first combination state and is also rotatable about a rotational axis at the other side into a third combination state. 2. The double action hinge unit according to claim 1 , wherein when said double action hinge unit is in said first combination state claim 1 , said first base element is at an angle with respect to said second base element.3. The double action hinge unit according to claim 2 , wherein the angle of rotation required to change the said double action hinge unit from the first state to the second state is greater than 180 degrees.4. The double action hinge unit according to claim 3 , wherein the angle of rotation required to change the said double action hinge unit from the first state to the second state is 360 degrees.5. The double action hinge unit according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , said first base element comprises a first projected portion at a first end and a first recessed portion at a second end claim 1 , said second base element comprises a second projected portion at a first end and a second recessed portion at a second end; said second projected portion is received in the space of said first recessed portion when said double action hinge unit is in said first combination state claim 1 , and said first projected portion is received in the space of said second recessed portion when said double action hinge unit ...

Device for mounting a blank on a modular supporting system

A device for mounting a blank on a modular supporting system includes a first component fixing the supporting system to a supporting base plate and having a first main reference axis; a second component fixing the supporting system to a blank and having has a second main reference axis; and a rotary joint having a rotation axis that is transverse to both of the first and second main reference axes, and further having a first part that is fixed to the first component and that has a contoured pivoting portion to allow the rotation thereon of a second part, fixed to the second component, about the rotation axis, the rotary joint including a reversible element causing a stable locking between the first part and the second part in an angular position selected between a plurality of available angular positions. 110. A device () for mounting a blank on a modular supporting system , comprising:{'b': 11', '1, 'a first component (), fixing to the supporting system to a supporting base plate, and having a first main reference axis (X);'}{'b': 12', '2, 'a second component (), fixing the supporting system to a blank, and having a second main reference axis (X); and'}{'b': 13', '3', '1', '2, 'a rotary joint () having a rotation axis (X) that is transverse to both of said first and said second main reference axes (X, X),'}{'b': 13', '14', '11', '26', '15', '12', '3, 'said rotary joint () comprising a first part () that is fixed to said first component () and has a pivoting portion (), which is contoured to allow a rotation thereon of a second part (), which is fixed to said second component (), about said rotation axis (X),'}{'b': 13', '16', '14', '15, 'said rotary joint () comprising a reversible element () that stably locks said first part () and said second part () in an angular position selected between a plurality of available angular positions.'}213312. The mounting device according to claim 1 , wherein said rotary joint () has said rotation axis (X) perpendicular to a plane ...

Solar Tracker

A solar tracker comprises a support frame, a panel assembly comprising one or more solar panels, and an actuator to rotate the panel assembly to track the movement of the sun. The panel assembly comprises a central spine and one or more panel carriers extending transversely over the top of the central spine for supporting solar panels. The panel carriers are secured to the central spine by respective support brackets. The support brackets comprise a top surface, side walls extending downwardly from opposing sides of the top surface, and a slot with a downwardly facing opening extending transversely through the sidewalls. The slot is configured to receive the central spine. 1. A frame assembly for a solar tracker comprising:a support frame; a central spine rotatably mounted to the support frame; and', 'a plurality of panel carriers extending outwardly from said central spine;', a top surface;', 'side walls extending downwardly from opposing sides of the top surface; and', 'a slot with a downwardly facing opening extending transversely through the sidewalls and configured to receive the central spine of the panel assembly;, 'one or more support brackets for securing respective panel carriers to the central spine, said support brackets comprising], 'a panel assembly rotatably mounted to said support frame configured to support one or more solar panels, said panel assembly includingat least one solar panel mounted to the panel carriers; andan actuator assembly for rotating the panel assembly to track the movement of the sun.2. The solar tracker of wherein the support brackets further comprise one or more cross bars connecting the lower edges of the sidewalls.3. The solar tracker of wherein each of the sidewalls have triangular shaped end portions that extend from the slot to respective ends of the support bracket.4. The solar tracker of wherein the panel carriers extend transversely over the central spine and are secured to the top surfaces of respective support ...

MULTI-PURPOSE CAMERA STAND

A multi-purpose camera stand includes a lower tube, an upper tube sheathed on the lower tube, a multi-stage telescopic rod installed into the lower tube, and a mounting stand fixed to the multi-stage telescopic rod. A camera equipment is installed onto the mounting stand, and three legs are hinged to the bottom of the lower tube. After the three legs are folded, a first accommodating space for accommodating the multi-stage telescopic rod is formed, and a second accommodating space for accommodating the stand is formed in the upper tube. When the camera stand is folded, the telescopic rod is accommodated into the first accommodating space, and the mounting stand is accommodated into the second accommodating space to reduce the storage volume of the camera stand and facilitate storage and carry. In addition, the mounting stand can be rotated in different directions to fit the use of different occasions. 1. A multi-purpose camera stand , comprising: a lower tube , an upper tube sheathed on the top of the lower tube , a multi-stage telescopic rod installed into the lower tube , and a mounting stand fixed to the top of the multi-stage telescopic rod , wherein a camera equipment is installed onto the mounting stand , and three legs are uniformly hinged at the bottom of the lower tube , and after the three legs are folded , a first accommodating space for accommodating the multi-stage telescopic rod is formed , and a second accommodating space for accommodating the stand is formed in the upper tube.2. The multi-purpose camera stand of claim 1 , wherein the mounting stand comprises a holder fixed to the multi-stage telescopic rod claim 1 , a first hinge seat sheated on the holder claim 1 , a second hinge seat hinged at the first hinge seat claim 1 , and a mounting platform installed onto the second hinge seat claim 1 , and the first hinge seat is rotatable about the axis of the holder.3. The multi-purpose camera stand of claim 2 , further comprising a damping mechanism the ...

MOUNTING SYSTEM

A mounting system capable of mounting objects to support structures. The mounting system includes a wall mount including a display bracket configured to hold the object, a fixed support bracket coupleable to a vertical support structure, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a low-profile stowed configuration in which the object is held in a raised position close to the support structure. The linkage assembly moves to another configuration to move the object. The object can be held in a lowered position. A biasing mechanism can facilitate convenient movement of the object. 133-. (canceled)34. A mounting system comprising:a television bracket;a fixed support bracket;an upper member rotatably coupled to the television bracket and the fixed support bracket, wherein the upper member rotates relative to the television bracket and the fixed support bracket when the television bracket is moved from a raised position for holding a television above a fireplace to a lowered position for holding the television in front of the fireplace;a lower member rotatably coupled to the television bracket and the fixed support bracket, wherein the lower member rotates relative to the television bracket and the fixed support bracket when the television bracket is moved from the raised position to the lowered position; and at least one piston, wherein at least a portion of the upper member and at least a portion of the lower member move away from the at least one piston when the television bracket is moved from the raised position to the lowered position, and', 'an adjustment mechanism configured to position the at least one piston relative to at least one of the upper or lower member, the adjustment mechanism is configured to position the at least one piston at a first position to provide a first counterbalancing force, the adjustment mechanism is operable to move the at least one piston to a second position to provide a second counterbalancing force., 'a counterbalance ...

CAMERA MOUNTING SYSTEM

A device for mounting an action camera to a protrusion includes a fastener and a mounting arm configured to be secured to the action camera. The mounting arm has a first opening configured to accommodate a fastener. An upper bracket has a second opening positioned to be aligned with the first opening and configured to accommodate the fastener. A lower bracket is configured to be selectively secured to the upper bracket. The upper bracket and the lower bracket are configured to surround and frictionally engage the protrusion. 1. A device for mounting an action camera to a protrusion comprising:a fastener;a mounting arm configured to be secured to the action camera and comprising a first opening configured to accommodate the fastener;an upper bracket comprising a second opening positioned for alignment with the first opening and configured to accommodate the fastener; anda lower bracket configured to be selectively secured to the upper bracket;wherein the upper bracket and the lower bracket are configured to surround and frictionally engage the protrusion.2. The device of further comprising:a raised portion on said upper bracket, wherein said second opening extends through the raised portion.3. The device of further comprising:a number of engagement ridges located on the raised portion and surrounding the second opening; anda number of mating ridges located on the mounting arm and surrounding the first opening;wherein the engagement ridges and the mating ridges are configured to frictionally engage one another.4. The device of wherein:a second opening comprises threads configured to engage the fastener.5. The device of further comprising:a third opening located on the upper bracket configured to accommodate a second fastener;a fourth opening located on the upper bracket configured to accommodate a third fastener;a fifth opening located on the lower bracket configured to accommodate the second fastener; anda sixth opening located on the lower bracket configured to ...

3D IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHING DEVICE

A 3d image photographing device is disclosed for producing a 3D image with enhanced stereoscopic effect. The device includes a first track, a second track, a slide carriage and a driving module. The first track couples with the second track. The first track includes a first slideway in an arc shape. The second track includes a second slideway in an arc shape, and a curvature of the second slideway is larger than a curvature of the first slideway. The slide carriage includes a base. A first sliding block is rotatably mounted to a surface of the base, and a groove is arranged on the surface. The first sliding block movably coupled to the second slideway. A positioning member couples with the groove, with the positioning member having a second sliding block movably coupled to the first slideway, and with the second sliding block connecting with a blocking portion received in the groove. A coupling portion is mounted to another surface of the base for coupling a camera. 1. A 3D image photographing device comprising:a first track including a first assembly portion and a first slideway, wherein the first slideway is in an arc shape;a second track including a second assembly portion and a second slideway, wherein the first track couples with the second track through the first assembly portion and the second assembly portion, wherein the second slideway is in an arc shape, and wherein a curvature of the second slideway is larger than a curvature of the first slideway;a slide carriage including a base, wherein a first sliding block is rotatably mounted to a surface of the base and a groove arranged on the surface, wherein the first sliding block is movably coupled to the second slideway, wherein a positioning member couples with the groove, wherein the positioning member has a second sliding block movably coupled to the first slideway, wherein the second sliding block connects with a blocking portion received in the groove, and wherein a coupling portion is mounted to ...

MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTORCYCLE PEG

A foot peg assembly for a motorcycle includes a mounting assembly including a mounting flange having an outer wall with a substantially planar front face and a lower surface extending from the outer wall. A mounting plate is configured to be coupled to the mounting flange to secure the mounting assembly to the motorcycle. An arm includes an elongated body extending from a first end coupled to the outer wall of the mounting assembly to a second end. A peg is coupled to the second end of the arm. 1. A foot peg assembly for a motorcycle , comprising: a mounting flange including an outer wall having a substantially planar front face and a lower surface extending from the outer wall such that a non-orthogonal angle is defined between the substantially planar front face and the lower surface, and', 'a mounting plate configured to be coupled to the mounting flange to secure the mounting assembly to the motorcycle,, 'a mounting assembly comprisingan arm including an elongated body extending from a first end coupled to the outer wall of the mounting assembly to a second end, anda peg coupled to the second end of the arm, the peg extending along a longitudinal axis that extends orthogonal to the substantially planar front face of the outer wall.2. The peg assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the outer wall includes a plurality of attachment slots, andthe arm includes a mounting peg configured to be received in one of the plurality of attachment slots.3. The peg assembly of claim 2 , wherein the outer wall includes three attachment slots.4. The peg assembly of claim 2 , wherein:the mounting peg of the arm extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a first plurality of teeth,the outer wall includes a second plurality of teeth in each attachment slot, andthe first plurality of teeth are configured to selectively engage the second plurality of teeth to position the arm at a plurality of angular positions relative to the longitudinal axis.5. The peg assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ...

DISPLAY MOUNTING DEVICE FOR POSTURE CORRECTION, AND DISPLAY MOUNTING CONTROL SYSTEM USING SAME

The present exemplary embodiments provide a display mounting device, comprising: a driving motor which receives driving power and provides a rotational driving force; an arm unit which receives the rotational driving force and moves linearly in at least one zone, thereby becoming stretched or extended; and a display mount to which a display is fixed in order to mount the same and which moves the display in coordination with the stretching or extension of the arm unit. 1. A display mounting device , comprising:a driving motor which receives driving power and provides a rotational driving force;an arm unit which receives the rotational driving force and moves linearly in at least one zone, thereby becoming stretched or extended; anda display mount to which a display is fixed in order to mount the same and which moves the display in coordination with the stretching or extension of the arm unit.2. The display mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising:a lead guide unit fixed to the arm unit; anda lead screw which is connected between the display mount and the lead guide unit and rotates according to a relative rotational relationship with the lead guide unit which is generated as the interval from the lead guide changes,wherein the display mount moves according to the rotation from the lead screw.3. The display mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising:a first link gear which is directly or indirectly connected to a driving gear of the driving motor to receive the rotational driving force to rotate in a direction;a first link shaft which linearly moves the arm unit by the first link gear;a lead screw which provides a rotational driving force to rotate the display mount and forms a screw thread along the outside; anda lead guide unit which forms a screw thread in the inside to rotate the lead screw according to the rotational positional relationship as the first link shaft linearly moves.4. The display mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising:a tilting ...

CHEST-MOUNTED SUPPORT DEVICE

A body support device is usable to alleviate stress and strain from the weight of the upper torso on the lower back, spine, knees, and muscles. The body support device includes a chest plate, a body strap configured to couple the chest plate to a user, and a leg having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is configured for releasably coupling with the chest plate and wherein the distal end is configured to extend outwardly from the chest plate and the body of the user. 1. A body support device , comprising:a chest plate;a body strap configured to couple the chest plate to a user; anda leg having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured for releasably coupling with the chest plate, and wherein the distal end is configured to extend outwardly from the chest plate and the body of the user.2. The body support device of claim 1 , wherein the body support device includes a coupling interface for releasably coupling the chest plate and the proximal end of the leg.3. The body support device of claim 1 , wherein the leg when coupled is configured for pivotal movement relative to the chest plate.4. The body support device of claim 3 , wherein the pivotal movement is in a pivot range between 0 degrees and 90 degrees from vertical in a single plane perpendicular to the chest plate or in a pivot range between 5 degrees and 85 degrees from vertical in a single plane perpendicular to the chest plate.5. The body support device of claim 1 , wherein the leg claim 1 , when coupled to the chest plate claim 1 , is configured in a fixed position for no movement relative to the chest plate.6. The body support device of claim 5 , wherein the leg is fixed at one or more positions having an angle in the range of 20 degrees to 90 degrees from vertical in a single plane perpendicular to the chest plate.7. The body support device of claim 2 , wherein the coupling interface is configured to hingedly couple the leg to the chest plate.8. The body support ...

DEVICE STAND

A device stand includes a support in which a platform is rotatably mounted, the rotatable mounting allowing the platform to spin by rotating rapidly or twirling about an axis. The platform is typically a circular or rounded disk and is constructed and arranged to support a device, such as a smartphone, allowing the device to spin with the spinning platform. 1. A device stand comprising:a base;oppositely disposed arms in communication with the base;a support rotatably mounted between the oppositely disposed arms; and,a platform rotatably mounted in the support so as to be spinnable when rotated in at least one rotation of 360 degrees.2. The device stand of claim 1 , wherein the platform is configured for holding a smartphone.3. The device stand of claim 1 , wherein the platform includes a disk.43. The device stand of claim of claim 1 , wherein the at least one rotation includes one or more rotations.5. The device stand of claim 4 , wherein the platform is spinnable in the clockwise and counter-clockwise directions.6. The device stand of claim 5 , wherein the support includes: (a) a recess for receiving the disk claim 5 , and claim 5 , (b) a plurality of bearings between an internal surface of the recess and the disk.7. The device stand of claim 1 , additionally comprising: (a) a receiver for receiving the oppositely disposed arms in a slideable engagement claim 1 , and claim 1 , (b) the receiver is pivotally mounted to the base.8. The device stand of claim 7 , wherein the receiver includes an open portion.9. The device stand of claim 8 , wherein the open portion is configured as a bottle opener.10. The device stand of claim 1 , additionally comprising a stopper for positioning the platform at a fixed angular position relative to an axis of rotation of the platform.11. The device stand of claim 1 , additionally comprising a first stepping mechanism claim 1 , for adjusting the angular position of the support relative to a portion of the receiver.12. The device stand of ...

Display support arm mount

Display assemblies for supporting displays on stands or support arms have mount portions to removably attach to the displays using magnetic assemblies and latches. The magnetic assemblies and latches can improve user experience and allow the display to be installed on a support arm from the viewing side of the display and without having to see or reach behind the display. Magnetic structures can center a mount portion of the support arm and a recess of the display and can attract them to each other. Laterally-extending latches can ensure the display is not inadvertently removed. Locking mechanisms can prevent the display from being rotated to a portrait orientation when sufficient space around the display and the necessary user intent is not provided.

DOME-TYPE THREE-AXIS GIMBAL

A three-axis gimbal includes: a first housing including a first rotary shaft, the first rotary shaft configured to rotate the first housing in a first direction; a first bracket attached to, and extending from the first housing; a second bracket including second rotary shafts, the second rotary shafts rotatably supported by the first bracket, the second bracket configured to be rotatable in a second direction; a camera module including a third rotary shaft, the third rotary shaft rotatably supported on the second bracket, the camera module configured to be rotatable in a third direction; and a second housing accommodating the second rotary shafts and the third rotary shaft. 1. A three-axis gimbal , comprising:a first housing comprising a first rotary shaft, the first rotary shaft configured to rotate the first housing in a first direction;a first bracket attached to, and extending from the first housing;a second bracket comprising at least one second rotary shaft, the at least one second rotary shaft rotatably supported by the first bracket, the second bracket configured to be rotatable in a second direction;a camera module comprising a third rotary shaft, the third rotary shaft rotatably supported on the second bracket, the camera module configured to be rotatable in a third direction; anda second housing accommodating the at least one second rotary shaft and the third rotary shaft,wherein the camera module includes an image capturer configured to capture an image of surroundings of the camera module, andwherein the image capturer is disposed to face a direction that is orthogonal to the third rotary shaft and the at least one second rotary shaft.2. The three-axis gimbal of claim 1 , wherein the at least one second rotary shaft extend in a direction substantially orthogonal to the first rotary shaft and the third rotary shaft claim 1 , andwherein the first rotary shaft extends in a direction substantially orthogonal to the third rotary shaft.3. The three-axis ...

Wearable Body Supported Computer

A wearable portable computer body support is combined with a camera carried by the support preferably pointed at an angle directed below the plane of the computer touchscreen. A stereoscopic viewer provides a user with a stereoscopic viewing experience when stereo images are presented on the viewing screen of the supported computer. The lengths of the neck strap on either side of the user are adjustable so as to permit bring the computer from a deployed location at the waist of the user up to a position close to the face of a user to provide the user with a stereoscopic viewing experience. A hat-worn light-cloaking apparatus may be provided to shade the computer in brightly lit conditions. 1. A portable computer support in combination with a camera mount carried by the computer support for connecting to and supporting a camera in a constrained geometric relationship with respect to a portable computer when such a computer is positioned within the computer support wherein the camera mount is in the form of a camera support connector which is positioned on the computer support along the outer edge of the computer support remote from the body of a user.2. The computer support of wherein the support for carrying the weight of the computer comprises:a) an upper body support member in the form of a shoulder strap or cords by which the weight of the computer may be carried by the upper body of the user, andb) a body propping member for positioning the computer outwardly from the torso of the user.3. The combination as in wherein the outer corners of the computer support are provided with fairlead guides to receive the upper body support cords when the computer support is deployed claim 2 , the fairleads being in the form of protruding hooks or notches and serving as guides for the camera support connector.4. The combination as in wherein the camera support connector is a multi-part assembly claim 3 , one part of the assembly being a receiving guide which is attached to a ...