ЛЕГКОСБОРНАЯ ОПОРА ДЛЯ ПОДДЕРЖКИ САМОЛЕТА

... 1. Легкосборная опора для поддержки самолёта, содержащая, по меньшей мере, три наклонные балки, нижние концы которых соединены съёмными стяжками и снабжены винтовыми опорами, а верхние концы соединены с корпусом опорного узла, содержащего головку сверху для упора в ответный узел на самолёте и шкворень снизу для установки в соответствующее гнездо гидравлического подъёмника, отличающаяся тем, что каждая наклонная балка содержит блок с направляющим роликом, жестко закрепленный на ее наружной стороне около верхнего конца, и лебедку, жестко закрепленную на наружной стороне балки между блоком с направляющим роликом и нижним концом, при этом трос лебедки проходит через направляющий ролик и содержит монтажный крюк на конце, а корпус опорного узла содержит, по меньшей мере, один элемент для крепления монтажного крюка.2. Легкосборная опора по п.1, в которой элементом для крепления крюка является фланец для крепления съёмного монтажного устройства, выполненный на верхней части корпуса опорного узла ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СВОБОДНО СТОЯЩЕЙ ОПОРЫ ОБЪЕКТОВ В ПРОСТРАНСТВЕ

... 1. Объект, приспособленный для парения в воздухе после наполнения газом, имеющим более низкий удельный вес, чем воздух, причем упомянутый объект имеет пустотелую оболочку, имеющую впускное отверстие, соединенное со средством регулировки давления для регулировки давления упомянутого газа в оболочке для того, чтобы обеспечить, что только выталкивающая сила оболочки противодействует массе объекта. ! 2. Объект по п.1, являющийся электрическим устройством. ! 3. Объект по п.2, имеющий автономный источник электропитания от содержащейся в нем батареи. ! 4. Объект по п.3, получающий электропитание от излучения, передаваемое на электрическое устройство. ! 5. Объект по п.4, получающий электропитание от солнечной энергии. ! 6. Объект по любому одному из пп.1-5, являющийся опорной конструкцией для удержания прикрепленного изделия в парящем состоянии. ! 7. Объект по п.6, отличающийся тем, что опорная конструкция имеет пустотелую секцию стенки, приспособленную для заполнения газом. ! 8. Объект по любому ...

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KAMERAWAGEN

Teleskopsäule und Arbeitsplatzsystem

Eine Teleskopsäule (100) zur elektrischen Höhenverstellung eines Flachbildschirms (200) umfasst einen unteren Rahmen (120), einen oberen Rahmen (140), der Befestigungsmittel (145) für einen Flachbildschirm (200) aufweist, und ein Säulenrohr (160), das innerhalb des unteren Rahmens (120) und des oberen Rahmens (140) längsverschiebbar geführt ist. Ein erster Linearantrieb (M1) ist zwischen dem unteren Rahmen (120) und dem Säulenrohr (160) befestigt und eingerichtet, das Säulenrohr (160) relativ zum unteren Rahmen (120) insbesondere vertikal zu bewegen. Ein zweiter Linearantrieb (M2) ist zwischen dem oberen Rahmen (140) und dem Säulenrohr (160) befestigt und eingerichtet, den oberen Rahmen (140) relativ zu Säulenrohr (160) insbesondere vertikal zu bewegen.

Mobile equipment carrier used in the development, production, maintenance and repair of systems, devices and products comprises a base part, and vertical supports arranged near the front side of the base part and inclined toward the rear

Mobile equipment carrier (2), especially for testing or diagnostic equipment, comprises a base part (3) provided with wheels (4), and vertical supports (5, 6) provided with holding devices (8) for equipment, tools, etc. The base part is a housing with a base wall (13), top wall and two side walls (15). The vertical supports are arranged near the front side (11) in the region of the side walls of the base part and inclined toward the rear side (12) of the base part. Preferred Features: The base part is inclined at the front side at an angle almost corresponding to that of the vertical supports.

Carrying gondola for use in theaters and shows has movable carrier plate with separate drives for support winding drums

A carrying gondola has motorized movable supports (30) and a height-adjustable, free-swinging carrier plate (50) for media objects. A drive (10) in a fixed holder (20) is coupled to each support and the carrier plate can be inclined. At least two of the support winding drums (13,13') are separately driven.

Kamerawagen

Kamerawagen, miteiner eine vertikale Achse (X) definierenden Säule (10),einem an seinem der Säule (10) nahen Ende (22) über eine erste Halterung (22, 23, 25) an der Säule (10) gehaltenen und um die vertikale Achse (X) verschwenkbaren ersten Ausleger (20) für eine erste Funktionseinheit, undeinem an seinem der Säule (10) nahen Ende (32) über eine zweite Halterung (22, 32, 35) an dem säulennahen Ende (22) des ersten Auslegers (20) gehaltenen zweiten Ausleger (30) für eine zweite Funktionseinheit (40),dadurch gekennzeichnet, dassdie zweite Halterung (22, 32, 35) als Drehhalterung für eine relative Verschwenkbarkeit des zweiten Auslegers (30) gegenüber dem ersten Ausleger (20) um die vertikale Achse (X) ausgelegt ist.

Drehplatte für Gartenstühle, Liegestühle, Gartenliegen usw.

Drehbare Platte, in die sich ein Gartenstuhl/Liegestuhl/Gartenliege o. ä. stellen lässt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie drehbar auf der Grundplatte (5) gelagert ist mittels Rollen (4) und zentriert durch die Mittelachse (2).

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.

Saeulenstativ fuer fotografische Zwecke

Schwerlast-Hydraulik-Drehtisch

Ausleger für Kamerawagen, -kran o.dgl.

Stativ für ein Operationsmikroskop

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Stativ ein Operationsmikroskop (28), mit einem schwenkbaren Tragarm (4). Dieser ist in Abhängigkeit von seinem Schwenkwinkel (29) längenveränderlich. Er trägt einen in wenigstens einer Ebene schwenkbaren Mikroskophalter (6) am distalen Ende des Tragarms (4), wobei gemäss einer Weiterentwicklung die Winkellage (21; 24) des Mikroskophalters (6) in Bezug auf den Tragarm (4; 34) festlegbar ist, und einen motorischen Antrieb, der einerseits am Tragarm und andererseits am Mikroskophalter (6) angreift und im Betriebsfall die Winkellage (21; 24) ferngesteuert und/oder automatisch festlegt. Der Aufbau erleichtert die Bedienung durch einen Chirurgen und stellt sicher, dass dieser auch nach Höhenlageveränderungen des Operationsmikroskops (28) gleich orientierte Sicht auf das Operationsfeld hat.

Movable dolly for television or cine camera

The wheeled undercarriage is used in a television or film studio. It has an axle (13) carrying two wheels (14) side-by-side. One of these wheels has a solid rubber tyre and the other has a large-section pneumatic tyre. These wheels are used for rolling over floors and other flat surfaces. The two wheels are fitted with brake discs or external brake drums (30). Brake shoes (32) are pressed against the outside of the drums by a toggle-type brake application mechanism (31). There is a bogie beam (18) mounted between the two wheels and swivelling on the wheel shaft. The ends of the beam carry two further shafts (19) accommodating double-flanged railway wheels (20,21), one behind the other. One end of the bogie beam carries a brake pad (26) applied to the wheel by a screw mechanism (25). The railway wheels are smaller than the road wheels and are clear of the floor when the dolly is standing on a flat floor.

Housing frame for an operating apparatus

A housing frame exists having a hinge device (14) on which a rod (22) is fitted which is used for fitting the operating apparatus and as a handle. In this case, it is desired that the rod be supported in a secured manner on the hinge device against being pulled off at right angles to the rod and that it nevertheless be easily adjustable in height. This is achieved in that an essentially vertically running screw spindle (12) is provided such that it can be screwed on the upper end piece of the stand (1), the upwardly projecting end of which screw spindle supports the hinge device (14), and in that the hinge device (14) comprises a first hinge piece (16) which is supported at the end of the screw spindle (12) such that it can rotate about an essentially vertical axis, and on which a second hinge piece (17) is supported such that it can rotate about an essentially horizontal axis (18), which second hinge piece supports a sleeve (19) which holds the rod (22) such that it can be displaced and ...

Bedienstand für eine Tablettenpreßvorrichtung

Castor-mounted base for medical equipment has supplementary retractable castors enhancing manoeuvrability in confined spaces

A medical assembly (3) as used e.g. in an operating theatre has a column (3) on a base (7) with three or more fixed-axis wheels (9,10) and movable castors (11,12). The base has one or more retractable supplementary castors (13,14). When the supplementary castors (13,14) are lowered, one or more of the main wheels (9,10) are lifted from the ground and rendered inoperative.

Folding stand

The invention relates to a folding stand, the feet 1 of which are each arranged as a connecting rod of a parallelogram linkage 1, 2, 3, 4 on the common slide 3 of a plurality of slider-crank mechanisms 3, 4, 5, 6 uniformly distributed around the axis A of symmetry of the stand. The cranks 5 of the slider-crank mechanisms are pivoted, in a manner fixed with respect to the stand, to the push rod 6 along which the slide 3 is movable and engage, in a rotatably movable fashion, on a link 4 of the parallelogram linkage. The six-member guide mechanisms 1 to 6 according to the invention guide the feet 1 of the stand in such a way that they are always parallel to one another and perpendicular to the plane Z of support. Rollers 7 placed underneath can be inserted directly with their pivot into the feet 1 of the stand; the trailing axle aligns itself automatically in the direction of displacement selected. In an advantageous further development of the invention, the slider-crank mechanisms 3, 4, 5 ...

STATIV

Stativ

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Stativ, insbesondere Stativ für ein Operationsmikroskop, mit einem schwenkbaren Tragarm (4) und einem in einer Ebene schwenkbaren Mikroskophalter (6) am distalen Ende des Tragarms (4), wobei die Winkellage (21; 24) des Mikroskophalters (6) in Bezug auf den Tragarm (4) festlegbar ist, und einem motorischen Antrieb, der einerseits am Tragarm und andererseits am Mikroskophalter (6) angreift und im Betriebsfall die Winkellage (21; 24) ferngesteuert und/oder automatisch festlegt. Durch diesen Aufbau entfallen aufwendige Parallelogrammträger und Winkelübertragungselemente, die je nach Schwenkstellung des Tragarms (4) die Neigung des Mikroskophalters (6) nachführen. Der Aufbau wird so einfacher und leichter sowie weniger fertigungstoleranzabhängig.

Trageinrichtung für eine Kamera-Fahrvorrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Trageeinrichtung für eine Bewegungsvorrichtung für eine Kamera, beispielsweise eine Kamera-Fahrvorrichtung, zur Halterung einer Kamera bei deren Transport entlang eines Transportweges, die mit einer Aufnahme zur Befestigung der Kamera versehen ist und eine Ausgleichseinrichtung zum Ausgleich von von der vorgesehenen Transportrichtung abweichenden Kippbewegungen aufweist, und ein mechanisches Getriebe (8) zur Umsetzung von Kippmomenten in eine im wesentlichen translatorische Bewegung der Aufnahme (6) umfaßt (Fig. 2).

TROLLEY

A trolley, especially for supporting motor vehicle panels to be sprayed, comprises a base and a plurality of arms (33) which are capable of telescopic, rotational and pivotal adjustment to enable them to hold panels and other bodywork members in a variety of positions. Adaptors such as 37, 38 may be employed to hold a fender or a door on the trolley, and magnetic holders may be used to hold the panels etc in position. The trolley may be collapsed for storage by telescoping the arms and wheel bearing members 18a, b. ...

Released door supporting and stabilizing tool

Vibration dampening steering ring for camera pedestal

Base assembly for video display appliance

A stand having a curved tapering column, a display screen and a floor mount with wheels

In a first embodiment a stand (11) comprises a floor mount (12) , a location means (13) for a unit (which may be a display screen 40) to be supported; and at least one column (14) which extends between the floor mount to which it is attached , the attachment point; and to the location means which is attached to or integral with, an upper region of the column(s). The column has a longitudinal axis which is curved relative to a straight line extending between the attachment point and the location means. The column(s) comprise a substantially hollow channel (20)substantially symmetrical about the longitudinal axis of the front panel. The cross sectional area of the column being greater at the region of the floor mount than in the region of the location means. Electrical power or data cables may be passed up the hollow section of the column. Power or data outlet sockets (25A - 25D)) may be positioned on the outside of the column. The base may be equipped with wheels / casters (43 - 46). In ...

DISPLAY STANDS

MOBILE STAND

TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT WITH RAEDERN FOR STANDS

MONITOR

CAR FOR CRANE ARM

UNIVERSAL HYDRAULIC VALVE

TRANSPORTEINRICHTUNG MIT RAEDERN FUER STATIVE

EQUIPMENT STAND

TRUSS SUPPORT PEDESTAL

RAMPS FOR VEHICLES

CAMERA STAND

Interactive display systems

A system for surveillance of an area

MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY

CAMERA PEDESTAL

Counterbalancing lift mechanisms and methods

Embodiments provide a counterbalancing lift mechanism (100) for raising and lowering an electronic display. The lift mechanism includes a moving bracket (110) in sliding engagement with a support bracket (120). As the moving bracket moves relative to the support bracket, a spring assembly (130) deflects to provide a force to offset the weight of the load. A transition assembly (149) manages the deflection of the spring assembly relative to movement of the moving bracket such that the necessary range of deflection is shorter than the moving bracket's desired range of travel. The lift mechanism also includes a cam assembly (170) to convert the variable force from the spring assembly to a substantially constant force. In some cases the spring assembly, transition assembly, and cam assembly are all mounted to the moving bracket and move with the display. Methods for positioning an electronic display are also provided.

Camera dolly arm attachment

Camera leveling head

IMPROVED SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING AND CONVEYING EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS A CAMERA

Camera dolly

Apparatus for providing desktop mobility for desktop electronic devices

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.

APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING UNDERWATER STRUCTURES

Such inspection devices are used for observing and servicing aqua cultures, harbor systems or other surfaces submerged in water. They are provided with a smoothly adjustable vertical guidance with a telescoping rod and a smoothly adjustable horizontal guidance with a guide track setting a path and a carriage moveable thereon on guide rolls for receiving the vertical guidance and appropriate inspection devices. Hitherto this required specially trained divers, hoisting the subject to be inspected out of the water or using inspection devices of very limited action space. The invention proposed a cost-efficient inspection apparatus (IE) usable without divers and operable in a substantially unlimited observation space. For the vertical guidance (VF) the telescoping rod (TS) may be extended without forming bulges, and for the horizontal guidance (HF) the guide track (FB) may be set in changeable continuous curve or composed of linear sections. Vertical and horizontal guidance (VF,HF) define the ...

CAMERA CRANE

A camera crane (40) has a boom arm (44) pivotably connected to a post assembly (42). A track section (60) is pivotably attached to the front end of the boom arm, and is leveled via leveling rods (48). A camera frame (68) carrying a camera (275) is linearly moveable along the track section. Pivot joints (46, 56, 64) provide for adjustable drag on pivoting movement, without backlash or slip/stick movement. A remote control accessory (800) is attached to the crane to provide remote movement of the camera platform using joystick controllers (801, 920).

CAMERA SLIDER WITH FLYWHEEL AND RAILS HAVING INDEXING SURFACES

A camera slider assembly for supporting a camera thereon including a frame with a pair of rails and a carriage body that rolls longitudinally along the rails upon which a camera can be supported. A flywheel of conductive is supported on the frame and operatively connected to the carriage body for rotation about a flywheel axis responsive to displacement of the carriage body along the rails. A magnet movable on the frame relative to the flywheel acts as an eddy current brake to apply a controllable drag force to the flywheel rotation. The rails of the frame are indexed relative to one another using cross members having indexing surfaces, and clamping fasteners cooperating with ramped surfaces to urge the rails against the corresponding indexing surfaces as the clamping fasteners tighten the rails against the ramped surfaces.

SYSTEM FOR MOVING ELECTRICALLY POWERED APPARATUSES

A system for moving electrically powered apparatuses is described, comprising at least one fixed supporting track along which the apparatuses are moved. The track is made by a tubular section bar having an opening extending for its whole length and at least one carriage is movably housed inside the track. The system further comprises at least one motor for moving the carriage in the track.

COMPONENT CARRIER

A component carrier for holding and positioning at least one component of an industrial object, the carrier comprising: a mobile trolley; and a component support on the trolley and configured to hold the component; wherein the component support is configured to be mobile relative to the trolley.

A SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM COMPRISING MULTIPLE MONITORING DEVICES IN A SINGLE TRACK

A surveillance system having two or more monitoring devices moving on a single track. The monitoring devices are suitably video cameras but may also include audio monitoring. Power for the monitoring devices, control signals and signals from the monitoring devices are all transmitted on the track. Power is suitably DC and other signals are suitably RF. The system incorporates collision avoidance means to prevent collision between adjacent moving cameras. The collision avoidance means includes hand-over software so that a person can seamlessly scan a region with camera control being passed to adjacent cameras to avoid collision.

METHOD FOR CLOSELY MONITORING LARGER AREAS WITH FEWER CAMERAS

This is an automated cart which features a normal colour camera and a thermal camera mounted onto it. This cart travels across a rail system and is enclosed within plastic cover to protect it. This overall allows the cart to very closely monitor an area without having to invest in multiple cameras. The cart will be powered by a wired connection and can be controlled manually or automatically, through wireless or wired means. This will be intended for indoor and outdoor use due to its sturdy, rugged and weatherproof design. This technology will have a variety of applications in fields including but not limited to agriculture and security.

CUSTOMIZABLE ROBOTIC SYSTEM

A telepresence robot uses a series of connectible modules and preferably includes a head module adapted to receive and cooperate with a third party telecommunication device that includes a display screen. The module design provides cost advantages with respect to shipping and storage while also allowing flexibility in robot configuration and specialized applications.

PANEL CARRIER

The present invention is panel carrier for transporting and supporting a panel. The panel carrier includes a frame and a support leg pivotally mounted to the frame. The leg is pivotal between a transport position and a working position. A support surface is provided and is pivotally mounted to the frame. The support surface is pivotal between a transport position and a working position. A panel can be positioned upon the support surface when the support surface and the support leg are in the transport position and thereafter, the support surface and the support leg can be pivoted to the working position to support the panel generally perpendicular to the frame.

BALANCED SUPPORT DEVICE

The present invention relates to a balanced support device, comprising: -a wagon configured to move along a wagon rail, -a frame connected to the wagon and extending over a vertical distance from the wagon, -a rail connected to the frame and a carriage (61) movably arranged on said rail, -at least one protruding arm (60) comprising a support member (18) for supporting amass(12), wherein the protruding arm is pivotably connected to the carriage, wherein the protruding arm comprises multiple segments (66, 68) which are movable relative to one another in order to allow the support member to move toward and away from the frame, wherein the support member (18) is mounted to the protruding arm (60) via a rotary connection (110a), allowing the support member including a mass (12) to be rotated, and a vertical balance system for exerting an upwards force on the carriage for counteracting a weight of the mass, the arm and the carriage,wherein the vertical balance system is constructed and arranged ...

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MACHINERY BASE

A machinery base for supporting woodworking, metalworking and other machinery and which may be configured to a predetermined shape and dimensions by providing beam members of a predetermined length to connect individual corner brackets that define the corners of the machinery base.

REFRIGERATOR COMPRESSOR MOUNTING PAN ARRANGEMENT

A refrigerator compressor mounting pan arrangement is preferably formed out of a metal plate which is drawn to form a pair of laterally spaced wheel wells that project upwardly from an upper surface of the plate. On the lower surface of the plate, on opposing side of each wheel well, are recessed pocket portions which define enlarged areas against which wheel axles can bear. A plurality of spaced tabs are lanced out of the plate adjacent each pocket such that, when a wheel having an associated axle is positioned in the well the axle bearing against the pockets, the tabs may be readily bent about the axle to retain the axle in a desired load bearing position. A plurality of additional tabs are lanced out of the plate and project upwardly from the upper surface of the plate in order to enable a compressor and a condenser to be readily secured atop the plate.

Rollschlitten für Abfallkübel und andere Behälter.

Vorrichtung zum Herstellen von photographischen Aufnahmen schwer zugänglicher Teile der Körperoberfläche von Nutztieren.

Trépied de support

Vorrichtung zur Abstützung und Führung von Leitungen zu sich bewegenden Geräten

Surveillance system with pivoted TV camera driven along rail - has camera hidden behind one way transparent metallised cover and inside suspended duct

The surveillance system is for stores, banks etc. It has a television camera driven by an electric motor along a rail inside ducting which may be suspended from the ceiling. The ducting resembles a large tubular light fitting. The lower half of the ducting is closed by a transparent U-shaped cover (2) metallised so that it acts as a one-way mirror obscuring the camera from view but allowing the camera operator to see everything in the field of view of the camera. The camera can pivot about the axis of the rail. A blinking light may be included to attract an observer's attention.

FOUNDATION FOR SETTING UP ELECTRICAL DEVICES OR TOOL-MAKING STONES.

Traffic Signal.

Das Verkehrssignal (1) umfasst eine Stützvorrichtung (3) mit höhenverstellbaren Stützen (17) und einen von der Stützvorrichtung (3) gehaltenen Signalträger (5). Durch Verlängern und anschliessendes Verkürzen der Stützen (17) mit einem autonomen Antrieb kann das Verkehrssignal (1) von einem Transportfahrzeug angehoben und am Einsatzort angeordnet werden.

Mobile sun shade stand - has cement with recess underneath where three integrated wheel may be stored when not in use and has three rubber feet

The stand has three integrated wheels (7) and solidly mounted rubber feet (9). The wheels are rotatable through 360 deg. within their working range on the perpendicular axis. The rollers (8) on the wheel have a non metal rolling surface. The wheel may be capable to sinking into a recess into a recess in the cement base of the stand. The shade can be made secure by tightening a locking screw (12) on an installation tube (1). ADVANTAGE - The rubber feet allow for the stand to be used on any surface without causing damage.

Ballpoint pen has capillary channel with cylindrical narrow section which on coming in contact with straight portion of spring, prevents it from being inclined with respect to longitudinal axis of pen

The ballpoint pen has a capillary channel (3) with a cylindrical narrow section (7) which on coming in contact with the straight portion (6r) of a spring (6), prevents it from being inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis (N-N) of the pen.

Adjuster.

Support fixture guide for medical instrument has spring-mounted slide

A support fixture for a medical diagnostic or therapeutic instrument has a curved guide rail (1) for a moving slide (2) bearing the instrument. During movement of the slide in one direction (A) the guide rail reinforces the effect of gravity, and during movement in the other direction (B) detracts from the effect of gravity aided by a helical spring in tension.

Equipment support.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Stützenmittel (1), mit einem schienengeführten Verbindungsarm (5), einem gedichteten Elektrozylinder (3) mit einer geführten Spindel in einer Kolbenstange (4) und integriertem Freilauf und einem Controller (17), mit Stromwächter und Zeitrelais, welche dazu dienen, einen Schwenkhebel (6) runter- und hochzufahren und mittels einer 2 x 2 Software und einem Neigungssensor die vier Elektromotoren (16) gleichzeitig zu aktivieren und zur Nivellierung immer zwei Elektromotoren (16) zu aktivieren, um damit schnell und sicher ein Gerät, wie z.B. einen Wohnwagen, abzustützen und zu nivellieren.

Telescopic camera stand with motorised drive - has carbon fibre bands for drive to successive telescopic sections

The stand has a base (8) supporting a series of telescopic column sections (3...6) which are extended and retracted to raise and lower the camera at different rates. The lowermost column section (3) is driven by an electric motor (9) via a threaded spindle (25), housed with the motor within the base each subsequent column section (4...6) being driven via a carbon fibre drive band (15). Each drive band links three successive column sections together, with points of attachment for the outermost (4) and innermost section (6) and passing around the walls of the central column section (5). Pref. each column section comprises a profile sleeve with a given cross-section, sized to slide one within the other. USE - Smooth raising and lowering of camera at varying rates.

Transportation support for bases.

An Internet-based data mining system

Rail type liquid crystal display

An electronic device support frame

Clamping device for cylinder in multi-angle working state

Outdoor electronic information display device

Projector support

Display device for metro vehicle

LED stage screen capable of moving rapidly

Interactive information terminal

Environmental protection and energy saving type's elevator monitoring system

Guide to visitors device in wisdom city

Multi -functional computer case rack

Supporting bracket for construction machinery

The inspection apparatus

Teaching panel support

Gardens horticulture is with automatic pruning device

Microphone stand adjustment system and method

A microphone stand adjustment system and method detects a facial area in a scene image in front of a microphone, and detects a position of a user mouth in the facial area. The system and method further determines if a distance between the microphone and the user is appropriate by determining if an area ratio of the facial area and the scene image equals a preset proportion, and determines if a height and an orientation of the microphone are appropriate by determining if the position of the user mouth is a preset position in the scene image. If the distance, the height, and the orientation are not appropriate, the system and method adjusts the distance between the microphone and the user to the appropriate distance, adjusts the height of the microphone to the appropriate height, and adjusts the orientation to the appropriate orientation.

Telescoping camera crane

A camera crane includes a telescopically extendible arm with a camera platform pivotally attached to the front end of the arm. An arm support can support a back section of the arm at two or more positions. Consequently the pivot axis of the arm can be shifted to the front or rear, to change rear clearance requirements, counterweight requirements, and the reach of the arm. A leveling system on a nose assembly includes at least one motor within a sealed motor housing. When the head moves to an out of level position, an electronic controller energizes the motor which exerts torque to return the head to level.

Mobile Platform Structure Able to Vary Viewing Focal Length

A mobile platform structure able to vary a viewing focal length comprises a mobile platform, a base, a slide rail, a tooth bar, a motor, a transmission gear, a control module, a signal cable, a telemeter, and a power cord. The platform is coupled to the base via the slide rail, equipped with the tooth bar, and moved back and forth by the motor and transmission gear. The control module controls the motor to move the platform at a specified timing by a specified distance, whereby the viewing focal length of the user, who watches the display on the platform, can vary frequently lest the eyes fatigue. The telemeter is installed on the platform and detects the distance to the user's face. If the user's face approaches the platform too much, the control module controls the motor to move the platform to have an appropriate distance to the user's face.

Conductor system

A conductor system includes a music stand and at least one support rack. The music stand and the support rack can be used independently, but can provide additional stability when coupled to each other. The podium and the rack can be positioned to accommodate the preferences of a user, including by height, radial, lateral, and pitch/tilt adjustments. The support rack is adapted to receive any number of user instruments, such as, for example, a laptop or an electronic keyboard. The podium and the rack can be transported without being lifted completely off the support surface.

Ultrasonic diagnosis device

An ultrasonic diagnosis device wherein a movable mechanism for supporting an operation panel is configured so that the degree of freedom in the position and attitude thereof is increased. Specifically, a movable section comprises the operation panel, a base, an arm mechanism, and a display unit. The movable mechanism has a lifting mechanism and a horizontal movement mechanism. The horizontal movement mechanism has a layered structure. The layered structure has, stacked from bottom to top, a left-right slide mechanism, a forward-backward slide mechanism, a rotation mechanism, and a rotation limitation mechanism. The rotation limitation mechanism changes a rotation range according to a sliding position in the forward-backward direction.

Ultrasonic diagnosis device

Disclosed is an ultrasonic diagnosis device which is provided with a shutter mechanism. The shutter mechanism conceals an opening portion (a passage for a rotation shaft member), which is uncovered behind an operation panel when the operation panel moves forward, so as to enhance the appearance and safety. The shutter mechanism has a pair of first shutter plates and a pair of second shutter plates, the pairs overlapping each other. Each shutter plate rotates about a predetermined rotational shaft which does not slide back and forth. Each shutter plate has a pin slot into which a slide pin is inserted. A pair of slide pins are provided on a member that slides back and forth. When the pair of slide pins move forward, the contact relationship between the pair of slide pins and a plurality of pin slots causes the pair of first shutter plates to start closing first, and subsequently the pair of second shutter plates start closing.

Gantry positioning device and imaging device using the same

A gantry positioning device for connecting a gantry and a supporter together of an imaging system includes: a linear translation positioner for translating the gantry vertically with respect to the supporter; a first rotation positioner for rotating the gantry about a first axis which passes horizontally an iso-center of the gantry with respect to the supporter; and a second rotation positioner for rotating the gantry about a second axis which passes vertically the iso-center of the gantry with respect to the supporter. The first rotation positioner includes: a tilt guide which is formed along an arc having a center on the first axis; and a tilt block which is connected to the tilt guide so as to be rotatable about the first axis. 1. A gantry positioning device for connecting a gantry and a supporter together of an imaging system , comprising:a linear translation positioner for translating the gantry vertically with respect to the supporter;a first rotation positioner for rotating the gantry about a first axis which passes horizontally an iso-center of the gantry with respect to the supporter; anda second rotation positioner for rotating the gantry about a second axis which passes vertically the iso-center of the gantry with respect to the supporter,wherein the first rotation positioner comprises:a tilt guide which is formed along an arc having a center on the first axis; anda tilt block which is connected to the tilt guide so as to be rotatable about the first axis.2. The gantry positioning device of claim 1 , wherein the second rotation positioner connects the gantry and the tilt block such that the gantry is rotatable about the second axis claim 1 , the horizontal direction is a horizontal direction with respect to the supporter claim 1 , and the vertical direction is a vertical direction with respect to the gantry.3. The gantry positioning device of claim 2 , wherein the second rotation positioner comprises:a wag guide which is formed to the first rotation ...

VIEWING OBJECT RETENTION DEVICE

A viewing object retention device allows a viewing object to be arranged at an optimum position and enables an angle of the object to be adjusted so as to accord with a direction of a face of a viewer. The device includes a fixed base part, an arm part one end portion of which is turnably joined to the base part, and the other end portion of which extends along an axis line from this joining point toward a space above the viewer, a viewing object retention part located at the other end portion of the arm part to retain the object and a revolving mechanism that displaces the retention part angularly to the axis line with the turning of the arm part with the joining point. 1. A viewing object retention device to retain a viewing object to enable a viewer to view the viewing object such as an image display device , a reading material or the like in a lying position or in a sitting position , a base part;', {'sub': A', 'A, 'an arm part that is turnably joined to the base part at one end portion thereof through an axis having an angle of (90°−θ) with respect to a horizontal direction, and extends to an other end portion along an axis line having an angle of θwith respect to the horizontal direction from this joining point toward a space above the viewer;'}, 'a viewing object retention part that is located at the other end portion of the arm part to retain the viewing object; and', 'a revolving mechanism that displaces the viewing object retention part angularly with respect to the axis line with the turning of the arm part with the joining point used as a fulcrum., 'the device comprising2. The viewing object retention device according to claim 1 ,wherein the revolving mechanism revolves the viewing object retention part counterclockwise when seen from the viewer when the arm part turns in a left direction of the viewer, and revolves the viewing object retention part clockwise when seen from the viewer when the arm part turns in a right direction of the viewer.3. The ...

POSITIONING SYSTEM

A utility platform () holding solar modules () and supported by a ground support (), that is reinforced by upper suspension elements () connected to extensions () of the ground support, and by lower taut cords () connected to a motor () controlling their lengths and tension. The upper suspension elements () are arranged to support a weight of the platform (), and together with the taut cords () are arranged to maintain a form of the utility platform () at a range of specified orientations and under a range of wind intensities, by generating a resultant force that is opposite to a wind direction on an upwind side of the utility platform, the upwind side being either the upper side or the lower side, according to the wind direction and the specified orientation. 1. A positioning system for holding solar modules , comprising:a utility platform arranged to hold the solar modules, the utility platform connected to at least one ground support at at least one supporting link, and defines a plane having an upper side and a lower side,at least one extension connected to the utility platform and projecting above the upper side of the utility platform,a plurality of upper suspension elements connecting the at least one extension to a plurality of upper contact points on the utility platform,a plurality of taut cords connecting a plurality of lower contact points on the utility platform to at least one ground motor that is arranged to change an orientation of the utility platform by controlling lengths and tensions of the taut cords, anda controller arranged to coordinate the at least one ground motor to achieve a specified orientation of the utility platform under specified ranges of tensile forces in the taut cords;wherein the upper suspension elements are arranged to support a weight of the utility platform, and further arranged, together with the taut cords, to maintain a form of the utility platform at a range of specified orientations and under a range of wind intensities ...

STAND SYSTEM AND METHOD

Embodiments of a stand are provided with continuous adjustability within a range of travel. In one embodiment, a stand includes a movement mechanism adapted to allow a tray to move along a range of travel relative to a stand base. The movement mechanism is in some embodiments further adapted to position the tray at an infinite number of locations along the range of travel. 1a base;a support member coupled to the base; anda movement mechanism adapted to allow the tray to move along a range of travel relative to the base, and further adapted to position the tray at an infinite number of locations along the range of travel.. A stand for supporting an object, comprising: This application claims priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 12/958,871, filed Dec. 2, 2010, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/407,566, filed Mar. 19, 2009, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,887,014, issued Feb. 15, 2011, which is a division of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/800,115, filed May 4, 2007, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/797,562, filed May 4, 2006, the contents of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference.The following disclosure describes embodiments of the invention that generally relate to stands, and more particularly relate to adjustable stands.Recently, notebook computers have gained in popularity due to their decreasing size and weight.A computer user often finds the portability of a notebook useful, for example, when traveling, or working from both home and the office. Unfortunately, the design features of notebooks that allow them to be portable also make them ergonomically awkward to use, especially for long periods of time. Traditional stands have been provided to allow for some notebook position adjustability, but these stands typically only allow a user to set the position of the notebook in a relatively few pre-set positions and are generally difficult to adjust.Projectors, such as video projectors, are commonly used in ...

Adjustable Stand

The present invention relates to an adjustable stand having a first arm () that is rotatable about a first rotation axis (), and a second arm () that is attached articulatedly at one end of the first arm (), a mounting apparatus () being provided at the distal end of the second arm (), further having a compensation mass () operatively connected to the first arm (), the compensation mass () being provided at least partly displaceably back and forth along an axis () that is directed toward the first rotation axis (). 1. An adjustable stand , comprising:{'b': 104', '102, 'i': 'a', 'a first arm () that is rotatable about a first rotation axis ();'}{'b': 106', '104, 'a second arm () that is attached articulatedly at one end of the first arm ();'}{'b': 110', '106, 'a mounting apparatus () at the distal end of the second arm ();'}{'b': 120', '130', '104, 'a compensation mass (, ) operatively connected to the first arm ();'}{'b': 120', '130', '200', '102, 'i': 'a', 'wherein the compensation mass (, ) is at least partly displaceable along an axis () that is directed toward the first rotation axis ().'}2120130200102a. The stand according to claim 1 , wherein the compensation mass includes a non-displaceable first mass () claim 1 , and a second compensation mass () that is displaceable along the axis () that is directed toward the first rotation axis ().3107106107102107200a. The stand according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting apparatus is rotatable about a second rotation axis () on the second arm () claim 1 , the second rotation axis () being parallel to the first rotation axis () claim 1 , and the second rotation axis () extending through an imaginary prolongation of the axis () along which the compensation mass is at least partly displaceable along.4104104104102104180181104104104180180190104abaacabcb. The stand according to claim 1 , wherein the first arm () is a parallel-member link or articulated parallelogram including an inner rod () and an outer rod () claim 1 , the ...

Camera Support Device Including Jib Arm

A camera supporting device includes a jib arm supporting a camera mount for panning and tilting movement relative to a base structure. A parallel linkage couples the camera mount at one end of the jib arm to the base structure pivotally supporting the jib arm thereon at an intermediate location. The jib arm is readily separable into two portions for storage with the parallel linkage being wholly contained within a hollow tubular member forming one of the two portions while an adjustable trim weight and counterweight support are supported on the other portion. Interchangeable indexing rings permit indexing of the panning or tilting movements. 1. A camera supporting device for supporting a camera for movement through an arc-shaped path relative to a base structure , the device comprising:a base mount arranged for connection to the base structure;a camera mount arranged for supporting the camera thereon;a jib arm extending in a longitudinal direction between a camera end and a weighted end; and a first axle pivotally coupled to the jib arm adjacent the camera end for relative pivotal movement about a first axis and being coupled to the camera mount in fixed relation thereto;', 'a first pivot link fixed to the first axle for pivotal movement therewith relative to the jib arm;', 'a second axle fixed to the base mount and pivotally supporting the jib arm thereon about a second axis parallel to the first axis;', 'a second pivot link fixed to the second axle; and', 'a rod member pivotally coupled at a first end on the first pivot link spaced from the first axle and pivotally coupled at a second end of the second pivot link spaced from the second axle so as to be in parallel relationship with the jib arm such that the camera mount is pivotal relative to the jib arm corresponding to pivotal movement of the jib arm relative to the base structure;, 'a linkage connecting the camera mount to the base mount, the linkage comprisingwherein the jib arm comprises a tubular member; ...

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 ).

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. 1. A system for imaging , said system comprising:a positioning base unit; and a camera; and', 'electronics adapted to provide positioning commands to said positioning base unit., 'an electronic device removably attached to said positioning base unit, wherein said electronic device comprises2. The system of wherein said positioning base unit comprises:a first positioning mechanism portion adapted to rotate a first portion of said positioning base unit around a first axis.3. The system of wherein said positioning base unit comprises:a second positioning mechanism portion adapted to a second portion of said positioning base unit around a second axis.4. The system of wherein said first positioning mechanism portion is coupled to said second positioning mechanism portion with a rotatable coupling.5. The system of wherein said rotatable coupling is adapted to rotate said first positioning mechanism portion relative to said second positioning mechanism portion along a range from a first position wherein said first axis and said second axis are parallel claim 4 , to a second position wherein said first axis and said second axis are perpendicular.6. The system of wherein said positioning base unit comprises control electronics adapted to drive said first and said second positioning mechanism portions.7. The system of wherein said positioning base unit comprises control electronics adapted to drive said first and said second positioning mechanism portions.8. The system of wherein said electronic device is a smart phone claim 7 , and wherein said smart phone comprises a ...

SELF-GUIDING CELESTIAL TRACKING MOUNT ASSEMBLY

A self-guiding mount for celestial observation equipment and a method of self-guiding, the mount comprising a static plate () and a rotational axis assembly () rotatably mounted to the static plate () and about a rotational axis () a rotating means for rotating the rotational axis assembly () relative to the plate (). The mount comprises an optical assembly (), a camera () and a micro-processor (), the self-guiding mount arranged to self-guide and track a movement of a celestial body relative to the earth. 1. A self-guiding mount for celestial observation equipment , the mount comprising{'b': '6', 'a static plate () and'}{'b': 5', '6', '2, 'a rotational as assembly () rotatably mounted to the static plate () and about a rotational axis ()'}{'b': 5', '6, 'a rotating means for rotating the rotational axis assembly () relative to the plate (),'}{'b': 14', '40, 'the mount comprises an optical assembly (), a CCD camera () and a micro-processor,'}the self-guiding mount arranged to self-guide and track a movement of a celestial body relative to the earth.251440. A self-guiding mount as claimed in wherein the declination axis assembly () comprises a housing within which the optical assembly () claim 1 , CCD camera () and micro-processor are housed.32161914405. A self-guiding mount as claimed in any one of - wherein an optical path ( claims 1 , ) claims 1 , between the optical assembly () and a CCD camera () claims 1 , passes within the declination axis assembly ().455. A self-guiding mount as claimed in comprising a rotating mechanism for rotating the declination axis assembly () and a microprocessor claim 1 , the microprocessor processes data from the CCD camera and commands the rotating mechanism to rotate the declination axis assembly ().54. A self-guiding mount as claimed in any one of - wherein self-guiding comprises a closed loop of monitoring the position of a celestial body via the camera claims 1 , outputting the results to the microprocessor which calculates a ...

Winch control system

A control system is provided for a group of winches in a system. Each motorized winch in the system can have a control board that can process and generate control commands for operation of the winch. The control board can receive inputs from an automation control system and/or the other control boards to be used in the generation of the control commands for the winch.

PRACTICAL DESIGN FOR A WALK-AROUND, HANDS-FREE RADIATION PROTECTIVE SHIELDING GARMENT SUSPENSION APPARATUS

A rollable structure for suspending a heavy radiation protective garment so as to allow easy movement in a clinical environment subject to exposure to x-radiation. The structure comprises a vertically extending frame that is attachable to a user, and that permits the user to move freely around the clinical environment and to perform clinical duties without having to bear the weight of the shielding garment. The frame is vertically adjustable, and supports upper shield support surfaces for supporting the shoulder portions of a radiation protection apron. The upper support surfaces extend outwardly from the vertical frame. A rollable lower support frame for the vertical support frame is provided that includes a first lower frame extending forwardly from the vertically extending frame. A second lower frame for supporting the vertically extending frame is located at a position other than forwardly of the vertically extending frame. A pair of casters is provided at the lower end of each of the lower frames. A midbody attachment is provided for securing a flexible belt between the vertically extending framework and the use to allow the user to walk with the framework without the use of his hands. 1. A rollable structure for suspending a heavy radiation protective garment so as to allow easy movement in a clinical environment subject to exposure to x-radiation , the structure comprising a vertically extending frame that is attachable to a user , that permits the user to move freely around the clinical environment and to perform clinical duties without having to bear the weight of the shielding garment; the frame being vertically adjustable; upper shield support surfaces for supporting the shoulder portions of a radiation protection apron , the upper support surfaces extending outwardly from the vertical frame; a rollable lower support frame for the vertical support frame , comprising a first lower frame extending forwardly from the vertically extending frame; a pair of ...

Transportable deployable display apparatus

The present invention comprises an apparatus for protecting and providing a stand for a display, which may be an electronic display, which resolves the issues of the prior art in a novel, self-contained, easy to deploy manner. The apparatus of the invention is comprised of a transportation case configured to be utilized as part of the stand when it is desired to support a display, deployable elements contained in the transportation case that enable easy and rapid deployment of the stand and display, and other elements, including, optionally, the display itself. The transportation case is configured to accept and protect a display during shipment. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the invention includes the display itself. When deployed for viewing, the display stand may be covered by a decorative skirt. The apparatus is a compact, deployable, self-contained unit for display and shipping.

Device for adjusting deviation of height and horizontality

Disclosed herein is a device for simultaneously adjusting vertical height and horizontal deflection including a lower plate fixed to a floor, an upper plate, vertical height and horizontal deflection of which are adjusted, one or more variable posts connected to an upper end of the lower plate and a lower end of the upper plate, and a height adjustment unit, a lower end of which is fixedly disposed above the lower plate and an upper end of which is disposed at the lower end of the upper plate in a line contact fashion, the height adjustment unit adjusting vertical height and horizontal deflection of the upper plate at the line contact portion.

Overhead surveillance system and components therefor

A railway for an overhead camera surveillance system comprises a track comprising a plurality of flexible track segments joined end-to-end, the track being configured to define at least one rail along which at least one motorized camera carriage suspended therefrom is moveable.

APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR A ROTATING MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR STAGE DEVICES

This disclosure provides an apparatus and system for a rotatable mounting of stage devices. 1. An apparatus comprising:a support structure;a rotating base, having a center of rotation;a drive mechanism coupled to a first one of the support structure and the rotating base and configured to cause motion of the rotating base relative to the support structure; anda coupling assembly, comprising a plurality of wheels configured to rotatably couple to a peripheral portion of one of the support structure and the rotating base and to support the rotating base,wherein the coupling assembly is configured to allow the rotating base to rotate relative to the support structure and to constrain motion of the rotating base in. a radial direction relative to an axis of rotation of the rotating base.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the support structure further comprises an inner side having a first portion extending from the inner side, and an outer side having a second portion extending from the outer side; and a first extension, at least a first one of the plurality of wheels rotatably coupled to the first extension and configured to roll on the first portion of the support structure, and', 'a second extension, at least a second one of the plurality of wheels rotatably coupled to the second extension and configured to roll on the second portion of the support. structure,', 'wherein the first and second extensions are configured to act on the first and second portions, respectively, of the support structure to constrain motion of the rotating base in the radial direction., 'the coupling assembly is fixedly coupled to the rotating base and further comprises3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the rotating base further comprises an inner portion and an outer portion; and a first extension, at least a first one of the plurality of wheels rotatably coupled to the first extension and configured to roll on the inner portion of the rotating base, and', 'a second extension, at least ...

TILTER FOR POSITIONING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A tilter assembly is disclosed which comprises a pair of springs, each of which is coupled to the tilter body and the center tilt mount, that provide a counterbalance force to support the weight of a user device which is attached to the tilter. A bushing, which is capable of providing force to a friction cylinder which permits rotation of the tilter about an axis, is adjustable vis-à-vis the friction cylinder via a set screw to provide additional counterbalance force to the tilter to support the weight of the user device. 1. A tilter for supporting an electronic device , the tilter comprising:a tilter body that is attachable to a mounting apparatus and has a hole located therethrough;a center tilt mount, the center tilt mount being attachable to the electronic device and rotatably attached to the tilter body about an axis of rotation;a friction cylinder that is fixedly attached to the center tilt mount and passes through the hole in the tilter body along the axis of rotation, the friction cylinder being rotatable relative to the tilter body about the axis of rotation; andat least one torsional spring having a coiled portion, a first end, and a second end, the coiled portion having an inner diameter, the at least one torsional spring being coupled at the first end to the tilter body and directly coupled at the second end to the center tilt mount, wherein the at least one torsional spring has an equilibrium position and generates a restorative force when it is displaced from the equilibrium position in both of a compressive state and an extensive state, wherein the restorative force acts between the tilter body and the center tilt mount to resist rotation of the center tilt mount about the axis of rotation;wherein the friction cylinder extends through the inner diameter of the coiled portion; andwherein the at least one torsional spring has a lower arm at the first end thereof and an upper arm at the second end thereof, wherein one of the lower arm and the upper arm ...

Pivoting display device used in aircraft

A pivoting device especially useful in aircraft passenger cabins that can pivot a monitor between stowed and open positions, the pivoting device including a forward/reverse rotatable driving motor. An electromagnetic brake holds the monitor in stowed and opened positions A power unit powers the motor and the electromagnetic brake. A controller controls the pivoting movement of the monitor. The power unit includes a rectifier circuit that transforms AC to a DC, a step-up circuit that steps up the transformed voltage, a voltage regulator that adjusts the transformed voltage to a prescribed DC voltage, and a retraction power retention circuit including a capacitor. When no source voltage is detected while the monitor is in its opened state, the capacitor supplies the power to a voltage regulator of the power circuit, deactivates the electromagnetic brake and reverse rotates the motor to drive the monitor to its stowed position.

TESTING FIXTURE

A testing fixture is provided, which is adapted to adjust the position of an object to be tested and includes a first translation mechanism, a second translation mechanism and a height-adjusting mechanism. The first translation mechanism is able to move along a first axis, the second translation mechanism is disposed at the first translation mechanism and is able to move along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and the height-adjusting mechanism is disposed at the second translation mechanism and adapted to hold the object to be tested and is able to move along a third axis perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis. 1. A testing fixture , adapted to adjust position of an object to be tested , comprising:a first translation mechanism, moving along a first axis;a second translation mechanism, disposed at the first translation mechanism and moving along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis; anda height-adjusting mechanism, disposed at the second translation mechanism, adapted to hold the object to be tested and moving along a third axis perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis.2. The testing fixture as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first translation mechanism comprises a first sliding portion along the first axis claim 1 , and the second translation mechanism comprises a second sliding portion corresponding to the first sliding portion.3. The testing fixture as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first translation mechanism comprises a first fixing part claim 2 , and the first fixing part is adjustably located in the first sliding portion to fix the second sliding portion.4. The testing fixture as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first translation mechanism comprises a first knob and a first gear connected to the first knob claim 1 , the second translation mechanism comprises a first rack claim 1 , and the first gear is engaged with the first rack to finely adjust relative position between the first translation mechanism and ...

AUTOMATED SCENT TRAINING

An automated scent training wheel for training animals to detect and respond to target scents. The automated scent training wheel comprises a rotatable carousel and a plurality of scent receptacles coupled to the rotatable carousel, where the scent receptacles are each configured to hold scent source material therein. The automated scent training wheel also comprises a plurality of sensing systems each disposed at one of the plurality of scent receptacles, wherein each sensing system is configured to automatically detect investigation of the associated scent receptacle by an animal. 1. An automated scent training wheel for training animals to detect and respond to target scents , comprising:a rotatable carousel;a plurality of scent receptacles coupled to the rotatable carousel, wherein the scent receptacles are each configured to hold scent source material therein; anda plurality of sensing systems each disposed at one of the plurality of scent receptacles, wherein each sensing system is configured to automatically detect investigation of the associated scent receptacle by an animal.2. The automated scent training wheel of claim 1 , further comprising:a control system configured to receive one or more signals from one or more of the sensor systems and, based on information in the one or more signals, to automatically initiate rotation of the rotatable carousel in response to a determination that the animal has investigated a selected scent receptacle.3. The automated scent training wheel of claim 2 , wherein the control system is configured to initiate at least one of random or pseudo-random rotation of the rotatable carousel.4. The automated scent training wheel of claim 1 , further comprising:a control system configured to receive one or more signals from one or more of the sensor systems and, based on information in the one or more signals, to automatically transmit one or more commands to a remote reward dispenser, wherein the one or more commands are configured ...

LIFTING TYPE SUPPORT STAND

A lifting type support stand includes a foot stand, on which a drag mechanism and hanging tool moving mechanism are mounted, where two ropes configured on a sheave is used to couple the drag mechanism to hanging tool moving mechanism. The hanging tool moving mechanism can be driven to move vertically along the foot stand when the sheave is rotated. The rear side of sheave is projected with a scroll, the periphery of which is configured with an approximately tapered spiral line rope race. The rope race is surrounded with a drag rope, two ends of which are respectively coupled to the sheave and an extension spring, a reaction force of the spring is utilized to mount the hanging tool moving mechanism and display device. Whereby, a vertical position and moving distance of a display device can be adjusted and increased by moving the drag rope on the rope race. 1. A lifting type support stand , comprising:a foot stand, comprising a base, and two stand columns being configured on said base;a drag mechanism, retained to said two stand columns, and comprising a fixation seat, two idle wheels being configured on a lower side of said fixation seat, a sheave being configured on said fixation seat, a first slot way and second slot way being formed on a periphery of said sheave, a scroll being projected from another side of said sheave, a height of said scroll being increased from outside to inside gradually with a route thereof, a rope race being configured on a periphery of said scroll, said rope race being formed with said scroll into a groove of an approximately tapered spiral line, a first rope and second rope and drag rope being retained on said sheave, said first rope, second rope being respectively configured along said first slot way and said second slot way of said sheave and surrounding said respective idle wheels, allowing said first rope and second rope to be turned downward, another end of said first rope, second rope being coupled to a hanging tool moving mechanism ...

TRANSFORMABLE INTRAVENOUS POLE AND BOOM COMBINATION AND METHOD THEREOF

An intravenous (IV) pole docking system for supporting medical equipment having a mast engaged to a base, the base having legs to support the mast and a lifting mechanism engaged to the base and the mast for moving the base along the mast in combination with an extension arm meant to reduce the IV pole footprint. The boom/IV pole system can reduce excess obstacles in and around hospital bed, surgical rooms and the like. 1. A method of engaging a pole to a boom in a hospital room , the method comprising:providing a boom with at least one laterally extending arm and at least one downwardly extending arm attached to the laterally extending arm;attaching a pole with a base to the arm of the boom, the pole comprising a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart outwardly legs, each leg holding at least one respective wheel; thenmanually engaging a foot pedal of the pole; and thenautomatically retracting the plurality of legs and lifting the wheels off a floor in response to only the manually engaging action whereby the pole is suspended by the boom.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the downwardly extending arm comprises an upper pole attachment member and a lower pole attachment member claim 1 , wherein the attaching the pole to the downwardly extending arm is carried out by sliding a narrow medial segment of the pole into a receiving channel of the upper pole attachment member so that an outwardly facing key member engages outer end portions of the upper pole attachment member to encase the narrow segment of the pole.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the base of the pole resides a greater distance away from the upper pole attachment member during the attaching step than during the automatically retracting step such that the base rises toward the upper mount member to lock the pole to the downwardly extending arm of the boom also in response to the manually engaging step thereby providing a single user action to retract the legs claim 2 , lift and lock the pole to the ...

VENTILATOR MOUNT SYSTEM

The present disclosure pertains to a ventilator mount system. The system includes a ventilator mount configured to mount a ventilator thereon; a platform configured to be carried by a stand; and a releasable lock assembly configured to affix the ventilator mount to the platform. In some embodiments, the lock assembly is configured to be moved between a locked position and a release position. In some embodiments, the ventilator mount is releasable from the platform when the lock assembly is moved from the locked position to the release position. 1. A ventilator mount system , comprising:a ventilator mount configured to mount a ventilator thereon;a platform configured to be carried by a stand; anda releasable lock assembly configured to affix the ventilator mount to the platform, the lock assembly configured to be moved between a locked position and a release position, the ventilator mount being releasable from the platform when the lock assembly is moved from the locked position to the release position.2. The ventilator mount system of claim 1 , wherein the stand comprises a roll stand or wheelchair.3. The ventilator mount system of claim 1 , wherein the platform has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface claim 1 , wherein the lock assembly comprises a spring-loaded plunger disposed on the second surface.4. The ventilator mount system of claim 3 , wherein responsive to a force substantially perpendicular to the platform being applied to the plunger claim 3 , the plunger is configured to be moved from the locked position to the release position.5. The ventilator mount system of claim 3 , wherein the lock assembly further comprises a pair of flanges disposed on the first surface at an angle with respect to one another.6. The system of claim 6 , wherein the ventilator mount comprises a first side and a second side opposite the first side claim 6 , wherein a surface of the ventilator mount comprises recessed portions on the first side and the ...

ENGINE STAND

A wheeled engine stand and a process of using the engine stand is provided. The engine stand provides a wheeled base supporting a mounting head with retainers. The mounting head is reversibly attached to a drive shaft through, a retaining pin extending through a mounting head collar. A steering handle is detachably supported on an upper adaptor plate to allow for movement for the wheeled base. 1. An engine stand comprising:a wheeled base;a vertical upright attached to the wheeled base;a mounting head having a plurality of retainers, the mounting head and retainers adapted for attaching to an engine;the mounting head further defining a mounting head collar for receiving within the collar a drive shaft, the drive shaft and mounting head cantilevered outwardly over the wheeled base;a steering handle detachably supported by an adaptor plate, an adaptor plate positioned between the gear housing and the mounting head, the adaptor plate defining a plurality of slots for retaining therein the steering handle, the slots further adapted for securing therein a work tray when the handle is not engaged; and,a retaining pin extending through the mounting head collar and further extending through the drive shaft, the retaining pin maintaining the drive shaft in a secured position within the mounting head collar, the retaining pin further adapted for disengaging from the mounting head collar and drive shaft, thereby allowing the mounting head collar to be removed from the drive shaft.2. The engine stand according to wherein the vertical upright further supports a detachable tray secured by a plurality of pins extending from an edge of the tray to a corresponding plurality of slots defined within a bracket claim 1 , the bracket secured to the vertical upright.3. A process of using a engine stand comprising:providing an engine stand having a wheeled base;a vertical upright attached to the wheeled base;a mounting head having a plurality of retainers, the mounting head and retainers ...

UNIVERSAL DRILL STAND

A universal drill stand for supporting a hand-held drill in an elevated and inverted position for drilling holes or inserting fasteners into a concrete ceiling or other overhead surface. The universal drill stand is extendable for use with varying ceiling heights. It eliminates the need for a worker to construct scaffolding or ascend a ladder or other elevating device to drill each hole, allowing the worker to remain safely on the floor and away from dust and debris associated with the drilling. 1. A universal drill stand apparatus comprised of:a vertically telescoping pole assembly comprising an outer vertical tube, the outer vertical tube having at least one internal spline, and the assembly further comprising at least one inner vertical tube, the at least one inner vertical tube comprising at least one external spline and at least one internal spline;wherein said outer vertical tube encloses a portion of the at least one inner splined vertical tube, the external spline of said at least one inner splined vertical tube mating with the internal spline of the outer splined vertical tube and wherein the at least one inner splined vertical tube comprise an uppermost portion;at least one splined tube locking assembly to selectively secure and release said inner splined vertical tube relative to said outer splined vertical tube and to vertically set the at least one inner splined vertical tube in a fixed position relative to said outer splined vertical tube;the uppermost portion of one of the at least one inner vertical tube comprising a collar having a top cover, the top cover further comprising at least one aperture defined in the top cover;a tripod assembly comprised of a leg bracket, three collapsible leg members, three brace member pairs and a base bracket, each of the collapsible leg members having a top end and a bottom end, wherein the top end of each leg member is attached to the leg bracket and wherein a caster is attached to the bottom end of each leg member, ...

CALIBRATION BRACKET

Embodiments of the disclosure discloses a calibration bracket. The calibration bracket includes a base, a vertical rod, a transverse force application member and a transverse force application mating member. The vertical rod is detachably mounted to the base. The transverse force application member is disposed on one of the base and the vertical rod. The transverse force application mating member is disposed on the other of the base and the vertical rod and is configured to be connected to the transverse force application member to apply, to the vertical rod, a force parallel to the base. A limiting protrusion is provided on one of the base and the vertical rod. A limiting opening is provided on the other of the base and the vertical rod. The limiting opening can allow the limiting protrusion to pass through the limiting opening and snugly abut against the limiting protrusion when the transverse force application member applies a transverse force to the vertical rod. By means of the structure described above, the vertical rod can be quickly mounted to or detached from the base. Therefore, the calibration bracket is easy to assemble and transport. 1. A calibration bracket , comprising:a base;a vertical rod detachably mounted to the base;a transverse force application member disposed on one of the base and the vertical rod; anda transverse force application mating member disposed on the other of the base and the vertical rod, the transverse force application mating member being configured to be mated with the transverse force application member to apply, to the vertical rod, a transverse force parallel to the base, whereina limiting protrusion is provided on one of the base and the vertical rod, and a limiting opening is provided on the other of the base and the vertical rod, the limiting opening allowing the limiting protrusion to pass through the limiting opening and snugly abutting against the limiting protrusion when the transverse force application member applies ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A GIMBAL

The present invention discloses a method for controlling a gimbal used to carry a load. The method comprises: detecting a motion state of the gimbal or the load; determining whether a motion of the gimbal or the load is a user-intended motion according to the motion state; controlling the gimbal to move the load in an opposite direction to a moving direction of the motion if the motion is not a user-intended motion, thereby maintaining the load in an original posture; and controlling the load by the gimbal to move along a moving direction of the user-intended motion if the motion is a user-intended motion. The present invention also discloses a system for controlling a gimbal corresponding to the method for controlling a gimbal. 1. A method for controlling a gimbal used to carry a load , the method comprising:detecting a motion state of the gimbal or the load;determining whether a motion of the gimbal or the load is a user-intended motion according to the motion state;controlling the gimbal to move the load in an opposite direction to a moving direction of the motion, thereby maintaining the load in an original posture, if the motion is not a user-intended motion; andcontrolling the gimbal to move the load along the moving direction of the user-intended motion if the motion is a user-intended motion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting a motion state of the gimbal or the load comprises detecting a rotation angle of the gimbal claim 1 , and wherein determining whether the motion of the gimbal is a user-intended motion according to the motion state comprises determining whether the rotation angle exceeds a preset angle threshold; the motion of the gimbal is determined as a user-intended motion if the rotation angle exceeds the preset angle threshold claim 1 , while the motion of the gimbal is determined as not a user-intended motion if the rotation angle does not exceed the preset angle threshold.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the angle threshold is less ...

Automatically adjusting writing board

A display board, for writing and drawing with an interchangeable whiteboard, blackboard, or electronic surface that is pressure sensitive to a marker, chalk, or stylus through the use of a pressure sensitivity matrix. A software system implemented with the pressure sensitive matrix will be able to learn from the user's natural writing behavior, natural spaces and pauses in writing, and their writing size, and with these metrics, will be able to identify or predict a long pause in the action of writing. When this pause happens, the surface physically shifts upwards through the use of two linear actuators; the shift amount being determined by the user's writing size. The board is also able to shift upwards once the writer progresses to the opposite vertical edge of the drawing surface or can shift either upwards or downwards manually with two buttons on the side of the board. 1. A support structure comprising:A base element;A vertical element extending from the left edge of said base;A vertical element extending from the right edge of said base; andWheels attached to the bottom facing side of said base;2. A lift system apparatus comprising:One or more linear actuators affixed on the base of said support structure, adjacent to a vertical element of said structure;The rod end of the linear actuator(s) attaching to a horizontal support element in assistance to the writing surface; andA horizontal support element with a mounting bracket to be able to attach and detach the writing surface;3. A base element as previously described in comprising:A power source housed inside or affixed to said base element; andA charging port connected to said power source;4. One or both of the edge vertical components as previously described in comprising:A touchscreen interface on the front facing side;A plurality of buttons that allow the user to shift the surface upwards, downwards, or lock the surface's position in placeA computer to analyze and interpret data given by the pressure ...

SUPPORT, SUSPENSION, DRIVE, AND POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ROTARY EQUIPMENT

A support, suspension, drive, traction and position control system comprised of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components integrated with computer controls for the rotation and maintenance of the operation of various types of rotary equipment including kilns, calciners, dryers, grinding mills, ball mills, and dissolvers. Further provided are methods for the use of the support, suspension, drive, traction and position control system and hydraulic components disclosed herein integrated with computer controls to rotate and maintain the operation of various types of rotary equipment. 1. A support , suspension , drive , traction and position control system for operating rotary equipment comprising:a rotating equipment;two or more split rail tyres, wherein the two or more split rail tyres encircle the rotating equipment; two wheels,', 'a drive axle assembly, wherein the two wheels are operably coupled to the drive axle assembly;', a driven gear;', 'a pinion drive gear;', 'a gear box; and', 'a motor;, 'a roller drive unit operably coupled to the drive axle assembly, wherein the roller drive unit comprises], 'one or more sets of oppositely disposed roller units, wherein each roller unit compriseswherein each one or more sets of oppositely disposed roller units is in contact with at least one split rail tyre of the two or more split rail tyres;a flat plate support system;a hydraulic suspension and support system, wherein said hydraulic suspension and support system is operably coupled to said roller drive unit of said roller unit;one or more bogie support structures, wherein said bogie support structures are operably coupled to said hydraulic suspension and support system by means of said flat plate support system;a truss, wherein said truss supports said one or more bogie support structures;a foundation, wherein said foundation supports or replaces said truss; andone or more position control modules operably coupled to said roller unit.2. The system of claim 1 , ...

BALANCING STRUCTURES

An example balancing structure includes a stand and a balancing structure. The stand is to support the object to stand on a plane, and adjust a position of the object. The balancing structure is installed on a base of the stand and is to balance a tipping force of the base suffered from an adjustment of the position of the object. 1. An apparatus comprising:a stand, to support the object to stand on a plane, and adjust a position of the object; anda balancing structure, installed on a base of the stand, to balance a tipping force of the base suffered from an adjustment of the position of the object.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the balancing structure is installed on a bottom side or a back side of the base.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the balancing structure comprises:a crank balance part, to generate a downward force;a crank body, to provide an eccentric arm of force for the downward force;wherein the crank body comprises a first end and a second end; the first end of the crank body is connected to the base to enable the crank body to rotate around a connection point between the first end and the base, and the second end of the crank body is connected to the crank balance part; anda torque is produced by the crank balance part and the crank body to counteract the tipping force of the base.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the balancing structure further comprises: an elastic element comprising a first end and a second end;wherein the first end of the elastic element is connected to the base, and the second end of the elastic element is connected to the second end of the crank body.5. The structure according to claim 3 , wherein the crank balance part is a balancing wheel.6. The apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the balancing wheel is covered by materials having preset friction coefficient or is provided with a textured surface.7. The structure according to claim 3 , wherein the balancing structure further ...

Portable Video Screen

A portable video screen for displaying images utilizes a pivoting frame system for holding a plurality of LED panels. The portable video screen rotates on rolling video units to enable users to roll the video units through doorways and readily setup and tear down the portable video screens as needed. Folding handles rotate into and out of the system to enable users to move the video units without touching the LED panels.

GIMBAL SYSTEM

A gimbal system includes an angle adjusting assembly, a digital video transmitter, and a holder. The angle adjusting assembly is configured to support an imaging device and includes an electronic adjuster configured to control a rotation speed of a motor. The digital video transmitter includes a video converter configured to convert a digital video signal obtained from the imaging device to a serial differential signal, a transmission circuit electrically coupled to the video converter, and an image transmitter electrically coupled to the transmission circuit and configured to receive and transmit the serial differential signal. The holder includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The angle adjusting assembly is pivotally connected to and arranged on the first surface of the holder, and the transmission circuit is arranged on the second surface of the holder. 1. A gimbal system , comprising:an angle adjusting assembly configured to support an imaging device, the angle adjusting assembly including an electronic adjuster configured to control a rotation speed of a motor; a video converter configured to convert a digital video signal obtained from the imaging device to a serial differential signal;', 'a transmission circuit electrically coupled to the video converter; and', 'an image transmitter electrically coupled to the transmission circuit and configured to receive and transmit the serial differential signal; and, 'a digital video transmitter includinga holder including a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, wherein the angle adjusting assembly is pivotally connected to and arranged on the first surface of the holder, and the transmission circuit is arranged on the second surface of the holder.2. The digital video transmitter of claim 1 , wherein the transmission circuit includes an electrical slip ring claim 1 , and the electrical slip ring includes a ring and a plurality of needle seats coupled to the ring.3. The ...

CONFIGURABLE DEVICE COMPRISING A SCREEN AND SUITABLE TO SUPPORT A COMPUTER

Provided is a configurable device including a screen and configured to support a computer, the configurable device further including a support frame having consecutive operating portions and joints defining axes of rotation between the operating portions, reciprocal positioning means of the operating portions, the operating portions further including a base unit, an upper unit connected to the screen, and at least one intermediate unit connected between the base unit and the upper unit, the configurable device lastly including actuation members configured to automatically control the positioning means. 1. A configurable device comprising a screen and configured to support a computer , said configurable device further comprising:a support frame having consecutive operating portions and joints defining axes of rotation between said operating portions;and reciprocal positioning means of said operating portions, wherein said joints and said positioning means are configured to move, in a mutually independent manner, said operating portions and said screen,said operating portions comprise a base unit, an upper unit connected to said screen, and at least one intermediate unit connected between said base unit and said upper unit,and comprises actuation members configured to automatically control said positioning means.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said positioning means comprise detection means of the absolute position at least of said screen.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said positioning means comprise detection means of the absolute position at least of said operating portions.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said positioning means comprise linear actuators positioned between said consecutive operating portions claim 1 , transversely to said axes of rotation.5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein actuation members are provided configured to impose on said linear actuators of a plurality of preselected expansions ...

System for mounting camera equipment

This disclosure describes a modular bridging structure and a system for using that structure. The bridging structure has a channel configured to receive a portion of an elongate rail, the channel being configured to receive the elongate rail substantially perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the modular bridging structure, and a rail fastener securing the received rail within the channel. Additionally, the modular bridging structure has a leg receiver configured to receive an elongate leg section such that the leg section is attached through a bottom side of the modular bridging structure. There is a leg fastener that secures the received leg section to the modular bridging structure such that the securing point of the fastener is adjustable along a plurality of points along each leg section.

SOIL-FREE CULTIVATION SYSTEM

A soil-free cultivation system including a cultivation container into which a growing solution is conducted in order to cultivate plants, the cultivation container having two root compartments and a centrally positioned solution compartment. 1. A cultivation system for growing plants comprising: [ (i) a bottom surface extending from the front end wall to the rear end wall and extending inwardly from the left side wall below the upper end of the cultivation container to an inner longitudinal edge, wherein the bottom surface slopes downwardly as it extends inwardly;', '(ii) a plurality of interior wall portions having an upper end and a lower end and extending upwardly from the bottom surface of the left side root compartment, wherein the interior wall portions extend in parallel rows from the front end wall to the rear end wall, and wherein the interior wall portions include one or more openings;, '(a) a left side root compartment extending from the front end wall to the rear end wall at an upper end of the cultivation container and extending inwardly from the left side wall, the left side root compartment further comprising, (i) a bottom surface extending from the front end wall to the rear end wall and extending inwardly from the right side wall below the upper end of the cultivation container to an inner longitudinal edge, wherein the bottom surface slopes downwardly as it extends inwardly;', '(ii) a plurality of interior wall portions having an upper end and a lower end and extending upwardly from the bottom surface of the right side root compartment, wherein the interior wall portions extend in parallel rows from the front end wall to the rear end wall, and wherein the interior wall portions include one or more openings;, '(b) a right side root compartment extending from the front end wall to the rear end wall at an upper end of the cultivation container and extending inwardly from the right side wall, the left side root compartment further comprising, (i) the ...

DISPLAY SUPPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF

A display support system includes a display support system having a pair of posts spaced apart in a first direction and upper and lower vertically spaced beams extending in the first direction. Each of the upper and lower beams has first and second ends coupled to the posts. A pair of receivers are carried by each of the upper and lower beams, wherein the receivers open upwardly in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and wherein the receivers are movable relative to the upper and lower beams in at least the second direction. A plurality of mounting members, each having an insert portion, are removably received in one of the receivers, wherein the mounting members are adapted to be coupled to the display. 1. A display support system comprising:a pair of posts spaced apart in a first direction;upper and lower vertically spaced beams extending in the first direction, wherein each of the upper and lower beams has first and second ends coupled to the posts;a pair of receivers carried by each of the upper and lower beams, wherein the receivers open upwardly in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and wherein the receivers are movable relative to the upper and lower beams in at least the second direction; anda plurality of mounting members each having an insert portion removably received in one of the receivers, wherein the mounting members are adapted to be coupled to the display.2. The display support system of wherein the receivers carried by the upper beam comprises a V-shaped rim.3. The display support system of wherein the receivers carried by the lower beam comprise a horizontal rim.4. The display support system of wherein the receivers carried by the lower beam are spring loaded and displaceable in the second direction.5. The display support system of further comprising a pair of feet coupled to bottom ends of the posts and extending transverse to the first direction.6. The display support system of wherein each of the feet ...

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY LIFTING OR LOWERING SYSTEM FOR OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT FACILITY

There is provided an automatic emergency lifting or lowering system for an operational deployment facility with a long hoisting distance, wherein the operational deployment facility has a platform and a trace-tracking device hidden in the platform, wherein the trace-tracking device is configured to track a trace of a moving object including a missile and a bomb, wherein the automatic emergency lifting or lowering system comprises; at least one hoist apparatus configured to lower or lift the trace-tracking device; and at least one hydraulic motor coupled to the hoist apparatus to drive the hoist apparatus in a lifting or lowering mode. 1. An automatic emergency lifting or lowering system for an operational deployment facility with a long hoisting distance , wherein the operational deployment facility has a platform and a trace-tracking device hidden in the platform , wherein the trace-tracking device is configured to track a trace of a moving object including a missile and a bomb , wherein the automatic emergency lifting or lowering system comprises;at least one hoist apparatus configured to lower or lift the trace-tracking device; andat least one hydraulic motor coupled to the hoist apparatus to drive the hoist apparatus in a lifting or lowering mode.2. The system of the claim 1 , wherein the hoist apparatus comprises a winch coupled to the motor.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hoist apparatus comprises a lift structure to mount thereon the trace-tracking device.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the lift structure has at least one guide roller installed at an outer side thereof claim 3 , and the platform has at least one guide rail installed at an inner side thereof claim 3 , along which the at least one guide roller runs.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the platform has a square shape claim 1 , wherein the at least one hoist apparatus comprises four hoist apparatuses claim 1 , and the at least one hydraulic motor comprises four hydraulic motors coupled to ...

ANGLE SENSING DEVICE AND GIMBAL PLATFORM ADOPTING THE SAME

Disclosed are angle sensing devices and gimbal platforms adopting the same. One angle sensing device disclosed herein comprises: a rear cover provided with an upper fitting face; a bracket provided with a lower fitting face, the lower and upper fitting faces being arranged to face each other and spaced apart from each other by a pre-set spacing; and a sensor mounting plate for mounting an angle sensor; wherein the sensor mounting plate is provided between the upper and lower fitting faces, and the pre-set spacing is greater than the thickness of the sensor mounting plate, such that the sensor mounting plate is movable between the upper and lower fitting faces. 1. An angle sensing device , comprising:a rear cover including an upper fitting face;a bracket including a lower fitting face, the lower fitting face and the upper fitting face being arranged to face each other and spaced apart from each other by a pre-set spacing; anda sensor mounting plate for mounting an angle sensor and provided between the upper fitting face and the lower fitting face,wherein the pre-set spacing is greater than a thickness of the sensor mounting plate, such that the sensor mounting plate is movable between the upper fitting face and the lower fitting face.2. The angle sensing device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor mounting plate includes a circuit board including a control circuit for controlling a rotation angle of a drive shaft of a motor.3. The angle sensing device according to claim 1 , wherein the rear cover includes a stepped part for mounting a motor claim 1 , and the stepped part is arranged to face away from the sensor mounting plate.4. The angle sensing device according to claim 1 , wherein the rear cover includes a limiting part claim 1 , the sensor mounting plate includes a fitting part claim 1 , and the limiting part is fitted with the fitting part to limit a rotation angle of the sensor mounting plate between the bracket and the rear cover.5. The angle sensing ...

MOVABLE STAND ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE

A stand assembly and method of converting a stand assembly from a moveable configuration to a stationary configuration is provided. The stand assembly includes a plurality of wheel assemblies slidably engaged with a plurality of respective trivets, each wheel assembly being moveable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, thereby moving each trivet between a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration, respectively. When in their respective deployed configurations, a distal end of each trivet is engaged with the floor, thereby causing the stand assembly to be in the stationary configuration. When in their respective stowed configurations, the distal end of each trivet is positioned between two wheels of the wheel assembly such that the wheel assembly prevents the trivet from engaging with objects on the floor, thereby minimizing adjustments required to obtain desired ground clearance. 1. A stand assembly comprising:a vertical stanchion;a base comprising a center hub coaxially positioned at a proximal end of the vertical stanchion;a plurality of wheel assemblies moveably fixed to the base;a moveable trivet, the trivet being associated with each of the plurality of wheel assemblies; anda linkage assembly comprising a plurality of linkage arms, each linkage arm being associated with a respective wheel assembly.2. The stand assembly of claim 1 , wherein (a) the base comprises a plurality of base arms claim 1 , each base arm being associated with a respective wheel assembly of the plurality of wheel assemblies claim 1 , (b) a proximal end of each base arm contacts the center hub claim 1 , and (c) a respective wheel assembly is positioned at a distal end of each base arm.3. The stand assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a brace member having a first end and a second end claim 2 , wherein the first end of the brace member is fixed to the vertical stanchion at a position proximate to a distal end of the vertical stanchion claim 2 , and the ...

AN AUTOMATED MICROPHONE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADJUSTMENT THEREOF

There is provided an automated microphone system () having a microphone (). The system () comprises a microphone stand () having at least one movable arm (), at least one movable leg () and a fixed base () attached to the at least one movable leg (), the at least one movable arm () being adapted to mount the microphone () at a first end and connected with the at least one movable leg () at a second end, one or more sensors () disposed at one or more of the at least one movable leg (), the at least one movable arm () and the fixed base (), one or more motors () connected with each of the at least one movable arm (), the at least one movable leg () and the fixed base () and a control module () connected with the one or more sensors () and the one or more motors (). 1100104100. An automated microphone system () having a microphone () , the system () comprising:{'b': 102', '1022', '1024', '1026', '1024', '1022', '104', '1024, 'a microphone stand () having at least one movable arm (), at least one movable leg () and a fixed base () attached to the at least one movable leg (), the at least one movable arm () being adapted to mount the microphone () at a first end and connected with the at least one movable leg () at a second end;'}{'b': 106', '1024', '1022', '1026, 'one or more sensors () disposed at one or more of the at least one movable leg (), the at least one movable arm () and the fixed base ();'}{'b': 108', '1022', '1024', '1026, 'one or more motors () connected with each of the at least one movable arm (), the at least one movable leg () and the fixed base (); and'}{'b': 110', '106', '108, 'a control module () connected with the one or more sensors () and the one or more motors ();'}{'b': '110', 'claim-text': [{'b': 206', '104', '206', '104', '106, 'determine a presence of a user () in front of the microphone () within a predetermined distance and a position of a mouth of the user () with respect to the microphone (), using the one or more sensors ();'}, {'b': ...

Apparatus and Method for Moving a Structure in a Manufacturing Environment

A mobile fixture configured to move a structure in a manufacturing environment may include a motorized base configured to move on a surface and a support system connected to the motorized base, the support system being configured to support the structure, the support system being configured to position the structure along at least one of an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis, the support system being configured to position the structure about the Z-axis, and the support system being configured to provide free rotation of the structure about at least one of the X-axis and the Y-axis. 1. A mobile fixture comprising:a moveable base configured to move on a surface;a connector system connected to said base, said connector system being configured to support a structure;wherein said connector system is configured to provide for free movement of said structure relative to said base about an X-axis and a Y-axis.2. The mobile fixture of wherein said connector system comprises:a connector configured to connect to a portion of said structure; anda positioning system connected to said connector, said positioning system being configured to move said connector relative to said base along said X-axis, along said Y-axis, and about a Z-axis.3. The mobile fixture of wherein said connector system is configured to restrain movement of said structure along at least one of said X-axis and said Y-axis.4. The mobile fixture of wherein said connector system is configured to restrain movement of said structure about said Z-axis.5. The mobile fixture of further comprising a movement system connected to said connector system claim 2 , said movement system being configured to move said connector system relative to said base along a Z-axis.6. The mobile fixture of wherein said connector system is configured to restrain movement of said structure along said Z-axis.7. The mobile fixture of wherein said connector system comprises:a holder connected to said base;a connector connected to said holder, said ...

TRANSFER ADAPTING DEVICE AND SHOOTING STABILIZER

The present disclosure relates to a transfer adapting device and a shooting stabilizer. The transfer adapting device includes an adapting body with a hollow cavity. The adapting body includes a bracket connecting portion disposed on a top of the adapting body and a handle connecting portion disposed on a side of the adapting portion. The bracket connecting portion is connected with a cradle head support, and the handle connecting portion is rotably connected to a handle. The present disclosure uses the transfer adapting device so that the cradle head support can be folded rotationally to be parallel to the handle when the shooting stabilizer is put away, which greatly shortens an overall length of the shooting stabilizer, reduces the volume, and is convenient to carry and store. 1. A transfer adapting device , comprising an adapting body with a hollow cavity; wherein the adapting body comprises a bracket connecting portion disposed on a top of the adapting body and a handle connecting portion disposed on a side of the adapting body , the bracket connecting portion is connected with a cradle head support; the handle connecting portion is notably connected to a handle.2. The transfer adapting device according to claim 1 , wherein a locking mechanism is disposed on the adapting body and locks the handle.3. The transfer adapting device according to claim 2 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises a locking tongue and a locking tongue switch disposed on a bottom of the adapting body; the locking tongue is disposed and is moving in a hollow cavity of the adapting body; the locking tongue switch locks or unlocks the handle by driving movement of the locking tongue.4. A shooting stabilizer claim 2 , comprising a handle and a cradle head support; wherein the cradle head support is rotably connected to the handle by a transfer adapting device; an adapting body comprises a bracket connecting portion disposed on a top of the adapting body and a handle connecting portion ...

SMART POWER OVER ETHERNET LIFT

According to one aspect, an apparatus includes an actuator, a first portion, and the second portion is arranged to be coupled to a device. The second portion has a second conductive connector portion, wherein power is not provided to the actuator when the first conductive connector portion and the second conductive connector portion are in physical contact, and wherein the power is provided to the actuator when the first conductive connector portion and the second conductive connector portion are not in physical contact. 1. A method comprising:providing power to a device, the device being supported by a lift apparatus which includes a first part, a second part, and an actuator, wherein the device is coupled to the second part and arranged to obtain power through the second part when the first part and the second part are arranged in a first orientation, wherein the device is in a first position when the first part and the second part are in the first orientation;determining when the device is to be moved to a second position;diverting the power from the device to the actuator when it is determined that the device is to be moved to the second position; andmoving the device to the second position using the actuator, wherein moving the device is moving from the second position using the actuator includes causing the first part and the second part to be arranged in a second orientation.2. The method of wherein when the first part and the second part are in the first orientation claim 1 , the actuator is not provided with the power and the first part and the second part are coupled such that power passes from the first part to the second part.3. The method of wherein the lift apparatus further includes a cable claim 1 , the cable being coupled to the actuator claim 1 , and wherein moving the device to the second position using the actuator includes lowering the device from the first position to the second position using the cable.4. The method of wherein the power is ...

VIBRATION ISOLATION APPARATUS, METHOD OF ISOLATING VIBRATION, LITHOGRAPHY APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING DEVICE

A vibration isolation apparatus includes a support unit that elastically supports an object to a mounting surface, a measurement sensor that measures a displacement of the object relative to the mounting surface, a drive unit that drives the object, and a storage unit. The storage unit stores data indicating a relationship between the displacement of the object and information that indicates a non-linear force produced by an elastic element including a support unit and that corresponds to the displacement. The drive unit drives the object in accordance with the displacement of the object and the data. 1. A vibration isolation apparatus comprising:a support unit that elastically supports an object to a mounting surface;a measurement sensor that measures a displacement of the object relative to the mounting surface;a drive unit that drives the object; anda storage unit that stores data indicating a relationship between the displacement of the object and information that indicates a non-linear force produced by an elastic element including the support unit and that corresponds to the displacement,wherein the drive unit drives the object in accordance with the data and the displacement measured by the measurement sensor.2. The vibration isolation apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the information includes a spring constant of the elastic element corresponding to the displacement of the object.3. The vibration isolation apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the drive unit drives the object in a direction that includes a component of a displacement direction of the object.4. The vibration isolation apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the drive unit drives the object in a direction in which the force produced by the elastic element is reduced so as to isolate the object from vibration.5. The vibration isolation apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the support unit includes an air spring that is controlled in accordance with the displacement measured by the ...

MACHINE BODY FOR A WHEEL SERVICING APPARATUS WITH DISPLAY SUPPORT UNIT

A machine body for a wheel servicing apparatus includes a casing a display support unit configured to support a display unit, such as a touchscreen unit, that is connectable with a processing unit of the wheel servicing apparatus. The display support unit is movably arranged at the casing to provide a first position in which a display front surface of the display unit attachable to the display support unit is visible to a user, and a second position in which a display front surface of the display unit attachable to the display support unit is shielded from the outside such that the display front surface is not visible to the user. 1. A machine body for a wheel servicing apparatus comprising:a casing;a display support unit configured to support a display unit attachable to the display support unit and connectable with a processing unit of the wheel servicing apparatus,wherein the display support unit is movably arranged at the casing to provide(i) a first position in which a display front surface of the display unit is visible to a user, and{'b': '31', '(ii) a second position in which the display front surface of the display unit () is shielded from the outside such that the display front surface is not visible to the user.'}2. The machine body according to claim 1 , wherein the casing comprises a recess portion and wherein in the second position the display support unit is slidably retracted in the recess portion of the casing.3. The machine body according to claim 1 , wherein the casing comprises a slot and wherein in the second position the display support unit is slidably recessed in the slot of the casing.4. The machine body according to claim 1 , wherein in the second position the display support unit can be transferred from the first to the second position via folding.5. The machine body according to claim 1 , wherein the display support unit comprises connection plugs for the display unit for connecting the display unit with the processing unit and/or a power ...

Dust Collection Method and Apparatus

An apparatus and method utilize a conventional portable shop vacuum to facilitate the collection of dust generated by a machine tool in a workshop. Selective translation of the machine tool along a workshop floor among chosen locations is enabled by virtue of casters provided by the shop vacuum. A selectively operated actuating mechanism renders the machine tool stationary at any one particular chosen location along the workshop floor.

Payload mounting platform

Systems, devices, and methods are provided relating to improved mounting platforms for supporting a payload on a movable object. In one aspect, an apparatus for supporting a payload comprises: a first support member coupled to the payload and configured to rotate the payload; a second support member coupled to the first support member and configured to rotate the first support member relative to the second support member; and a flexible member electrically coupling the first and second support members, wherein a length of the flexible member winds around a portion of the first support member or second support member, such that the length winds up around the portion when the first support member is rotated in a first direction and unwinds from the portion when the first support member is rotated in a second direction.

WALL MOUNT SYSTEM

A wall mount system for mounting a plurality of monitors on a wall. The system has a plurality of wall mount assemblies, a plurality of monitor interfaces adapted to receive an electronic display respectively, and a depth adjustment feature operably coupling each monitor interface to one of the wall mount assemblies and enabling the monitors to be positioned and adjusted to account for recesses or raised portions of the wall and present a continuous, planar monitor display surface. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. A mount for mounting a plurality of electronic displays on a wall , the mount comprising:a pair of horizontally oriented spaced apart wall tracks adapted to attach to the wall, each wall track presenting a flange;a plurality of vertically oriented wall guide channels, each wall guide channel presenting a pair of opposing ends with a hook disposed at each opposing end, each hook engaged with the flange of a separate one of the wall tracks;a plurality of adjustment assemblies, each adjustment assembly operably coupled to a separate one of the plurality of wall guide channels with an arm assembly;a guide bar assembly operably coupled to each of the adjustment assemblies, the guide bar assembly comprising a pair of spaced apart horizontally oriented guide bars; anda plurality of pairs of monitor mount brackets engaged with the guide bars, each pair of monitor mount brackets adapted to attach to a separate one of the electronic displays to attach the electronic display to the mount.18. The mount of claim 17 , wherein each adjustment assembly of the plurality of adjustment assemblies enables selective tilt positioning of the guide bar assembly relative to the wall.19. The mount of claim 17 , wherein each adjustment assembly of the plurality of adjustment assemblies enables ...

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 ...

ANTENNA CLAMPING DEVICE

Disclosed is an antenna clamping device, which includes: an arm unit which is coupled to a support pole and is partly provided to be movable in a horizontal direction; a coupling unit that is detachably mounted on a part of a tip of the arm unit; a rotation unit whose tip portion is coupled to the coupling unit so as to be ratable at a predetermined angle in a left-right direction; and a tilting unit that is coupled. to a tip portion of the rotation unit so as to be tiltable in a top-down direction and mediates coupling of an antenna device, wherein an angular motion adjuster is provided on at least any one of the rotation unit and the tilting unit so as to adjust a rotating angle, thereby removing spatial limitations on a plurality of antenna devices with respect to the support pole and improving workability. 1. An antenna clamping device comprising:an arm unit that is coupled to a support pole and is partly provided to be movable in a horizontal direction;coupling unit that is detachably mounted on a part of a tip of the arm unit;a rotation unit whose rear end is coupled to be rotatable relative to the coupling unit at a predetermined angle in a left-right direction; anda tilting unit that is coupled to a tip portion of the rotation unit so as to be tiltable in a top-down direction and mediates coupling of an antenna device,wherein an angular motion adjuster is provided on at least any one of the rotation unit and the tilting unit so as to adjust a rotating angle.2. An antenna clamping device comprising:an arm unit that is coupled to a support pole and is partly provided to be movable in a horizontal direction;a coupling unit that is detachably mounted on a part of a tip of the arm unit;a tilting unit whose rear end is coupled to the coupling unit so as to be tiltable at a predetermined angle in a top-down direction; androtation unit that is coupled to a tip portion of the tilting unit so as to be rotatable in left-right direction and mediates coupling of an ...

Pivotal support frame and transport device for ceramic cookers, grills, and smokers

A ceramic cooker support frame and transport device for holding, loading and unloading a ceramic cooker, smoker, or grill having a egg, cylindrical or spherical shape which includes a cooker holding pivotal frame with a freely swinging cooker basket and a detachable hand truck in order to maintain the cooker in an upright position during the loading and storage positions. The hand truck includes a frame with wheels and a locking handle to maintain the desired spacing between the support surface and the cooker supported by the elevated platform. The truck or dolly frame and locking handle are detachable from the cooker holding frame. The cooker frame and hand truck assembly are configured to be easily moved onto an elevated platform, for example, the bed of a truck or an elevated floor such as a raised patio or deck floor. The transport device facilitates cooking food for transport to a serving area. 1a hand truck comprising a first and second spaced apart, aligned, and parallel side frames, each one including at least one bottom wheel extending from said frame horizontal to the ground and a support base member spaced apart from and in alignment with said at least one bottom wheel for contacting an elevated surface when the hand truck is positioned at an angle with respect to the ground and said elevated surface, a cross member connecting said first side frame to said second side frame defining a handle there between, and means for removably attaching a front surface of said first side frame and said second side frame to a cooker holding frame;a cooker holding frame comprising a generally square structural frame including a vertical right side frame and a vertical left side frame connected parallel to one another and spaced apart by at least one horizontal connecting bar, said right side frame and said left side frame having an open perimeter, and a pivotal basket for holding and supporting a cooker therein;said pivotal basket including a basket frame extending ...

Bed Transportable Medical Stand Mount

The stand is attached to a wheeled frame by a cylindrical post received in a frame receiver attached to the frame and a rectangular beam is received in a tapered slot in the receiver and extends horizontally from the cylindrical post. The beam terminates at the end opposite the frame receiver in a vertical post. 1. A hitch for attaching a wheeled stand to a movable frame comprising:a frame receiver on the frame that has a post chamber sized to receive a frame post and having a slot adapted to receive a beam,the beam is attached to the frame post and extends at a right angle to the axis of the receiver,the beam being adapted to be attached to the wheeled stand,the beam and frame post being free to move vertically in the receiver but being constrained to limited rotation around the receiver.2. The hitch according to claim 1 , wherein:a stand post attached to the beam at the end opposite the frame posta stand chamber on the wheeled stand adapted to receive the post.3. The hitch according to claim 2 , wherein:the stand post is constrained against rotation relative to the stand chamber.4. The hitch according to claim 2 , wherein:the slot tapers from the widest at its upper end to its narrowest at its lower end.5. The hitch according to claim 2 , wherein:the frame receiver has a cylindrical stand chamber and the frame post is cylindrical and sized to fit in the frame chamber and rotate within the chamber. This application claims priority to a provisional application filed May 16, 2014 and carring application No. 61/994,676.Modern medication dispensing systems such as IV pumps are typically located at a patient's bedside. When it becomes necessary to move the patient, this is frequently accomplished by wheeling the bed and patient from room to room using the wheels commonly provided on hospital beds. However, if the patient is connected to one or more IV pumps, on an IV stand, it is often not possible to move the patient without interrupting the supply of medication, even ...

Accessory Cart

In the specification and drawings an accessory cart is described and shown with a base, a housing element that is connected to the base and extends upward from the base, and a platform, which is connected to the housing element with the height of the platform being automatically adjustable.

INTEGRATED INTRAVENOUS (IV) CLAMP AND POWER SUPPLY

An intravenous (IV) pole assembly includes a non-conductive support element, distribution rails respectively disposed along a length of the non-conductive support element and a clamping element. The distribution rails are respectively configured for power distribution along the length of the non-conductive support element. The clamping element includes a hinged clamp, which is attachable to the non-conductive support element at an attachment point defined along the length of the non-conductive support element, and a connector by which power is selectively transmittable from the distribution rails to a powered device supportable on the hinged clamp. 1. An intravenous (IV) device transportation apparatus , comprising:an IV device, which is operable when supplied with direct current (DC);a non-conductive support element comprising a movable base portion and an upper portion extending from the base portion;a power converter disposed in the base portion;distribution rails respectively electrically coupled to the power converter and disposed along a length of the upper portion; anda clamping element comprising:a hinged clamp, on which the IV device is supportable and which is attachable to the non-conductive support element at an attachment point defined along the length of the upper portion; anda connector by which DC is selectively transmittable to the IV device from the power converter via the distribution rails.2. The IV device transportation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the movable base portion comprises wheeled supports and the upper portion comprises:a central, non-conductive member; andfirst and second lateral, non-conductive members, which are semi-hemispherical and supportive of the distribution rails.3. The IV device transportation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the power converter comprises an alternating current (AC) to DC transformer.4. The IV device transportation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the distribution rails ...

Adjustable kinematic mount

The various technologies presented herein relate to positioning one or more devices of an optical apparatus. In a general embodiment, a tube having a threaded external surface is secured to an alignment ball, the alignment ball being located on a pair of bearings. Attached to the tube is a flange comprising a threaded aperture having the same diameter and pitch as the threaded external surface of the tube. As the tube is turned rotationally about its length, the position of the flange is change on the external surface of the tube.

TILTING MECHANISM AND DISPLAY DEVICE PROVIDED WITH THE SAME

There is provided a tilting mechanism. The tilting mechanism includes a drive source configured to drive a plate, a movement unit connected to the drive source, a conveyance unit configured to be moved linearly by the movement unit, and a plate support member to which the plate is fixed and which is partially engaged with the conveyance unit so that the plate support member is moved by the conveyance unit. The plate is moved linearly by linearly moving the conveyance unit together with the plate support member. Tilting operation of the plate is performed by tilting the plate support member, the tilting of the plate support member being caused by pushing the plate support member by the conveyance unit, which moves linearly in a state that the linear movement of the plate support member is stopped. 1. A tilting mechanism , comprising:a drive source configured to drive a plate;a movement unit connected to the drive source;a conveyance unit configured to be moved linearly by the movement unit; anda plate support member to which the plate is fixed and which is partially engaged with the conveyance unit so that the plate support member is moved by the conveyance unit,wherein the plate is moved linearly by linearly moving the conveyance unit together with the plate support member; andtilting operation of the plate is performed by tilting the plate support member, the tilting of the plate support member being caused by pushing the plate support member by the conveyance unit which moves linearly in a state that the linear movement of the plate support member is stopped.2. The tilting mechanism according to claim 1 , further comprising:a side rail member configured to support a shaft for tilting to guide the shaft for tilting in a movement direction thereof, and configured to support a shaft for conveyance to guide the shaft for conveyance in a movement direction thereof, the shaft for conveyance being inserted into the conveyance unit, the shaft for tilting being inserted ...

BALANCED CAMERA SLIDER

A camera slider has a base and a tubular hollow arm pivotally attached to the base. A counterweight carriage is supported on the arm on carriage rollers. An electric drive motor moves the counterweight carriage linearly on top of the arm. A slider counterweight is movable from a first position, wherein the counterweight carriage is at or adjacent to a first end of the arm and the slider counterweight is at or adjacent to a second end of the arm, and a second position wherein the counterweight carriage is at the second end of the arm, opposite from the first end, and the slider counterweight is at or adjacent to the first end of the arm. 1. A camera slider , comprising:a base and an arm pivotally attached to the base;a counterweight carriage supported on the arm on carriage rollers;a camera mounting plate on the counterweight carriage for attaching a camera to the counterweight carriage;an electric drive motor for moving the counterweight carriage linearly on top of the arm; anda slider counterweight movable from a first position, wherein the counterweight carriage is at a first end of the arm and the slider counterweight is at a second end of the arm, and a second position wherein the counterweight carriage is at the second end of the arm and the slider counterweight is at the first end of the arm.2. The camera slider of wherein claim 1 , in the first position claim 1 , a first portion of the slider counterweight extends beyond the second end of the arm claim 1 , and a second portion of the slider counterweight is inside of the arm.3. The camera slider of with the base comprising:a left base plate on a left side of the outer arm and a right base plate on a right side of the outer arm, with the outer arm pivotally attached to the base via left and right axles on the left and right base plates;a left tilt brake assembly on the left base plate having an upper left tilt brake sprocket co-axial with the left axle, a lower left tilt brake sprocket spaced apart from the ...

UNIVERSAL STABILIZING CAMERA MOUNT APPARATUS

The present disclosure describes a multi-functional device for mounting a camera or video camera and methods of using the same. The device comprises a base unit and one or more accessories. In preferred embodiments, the base unit may comprise mounting channels and an attachment accessory may be secured to the base unit using a quick-release attachment. In preferred embodiments, the accessories may comprise one or more accessories from the group consisting of a main handle assembly, adjustable feet, a tripod mount, a gimbal stabilization assembly, a dolly assembly, interlocking articulating feet, and a shoulder support assembly. 112.-. (canceled)13. A device for mounting a camera comprising:a substantially rectangular main base unit with a vertical channel running from a proximal end to a distal end of the main base unit, wherein the vertical channel comprises one or more interlocking segments on at least one side wall of said vertical channel;a middle handle support unit with its proximal end slidably coupled inside the vertical channel to the distal end of the main base unit, wherein the proximal end of the middle handle support unit includes a first plurality of latch points for interlocking with one of said one or more interlocking segments in said vertical channel;a top handle support unit rotatably coupled at its proximal end to the distal end of the middle handle support unit, wherein the proximal end of the top handle support unit includes a second plurality of latch points for interlocking with a third plurality of latch points on the distal end of said middle handle support unit; anda plurality of base foot support members removably coupled to the main base unit.14. The device for mounting a camera of claim 13 , further comprising an adjustable tripod mount removably attached to the bottom side of the main base unit.15. The device for mounting a camera of claim 13 , further comprising a base plate table removably attached to the topside of the main base ...

Gimbal handheld holder

A gimbal handheld holder includes two support legs () and a control device. A transverse rod () is located between the two support legs (). A handle () is located on the transverse rod (). A gimbal connector () is located at a junction of the handle () with the transverse rod (). The gimbal handheld holder is connected with a gimbal () through the gimbal connector (). The gimbal () is located below the transverse rod () and between the two support legs (). The handle () is located on the transverse rod (). The control device controls the gimbal () to move. The gimbal handheld holder is able to achieve force balance at two ends thereof, and steadily hold the gimbal below the transverse rod. While being connected with the gimbal, the gimbal handheld holder is able to be directly steadily placed on ground. Moreover, the gimbal handheld holder includes the control device and adopts different control method to improve control flexibility for the gimbal. 1. A gimbal handheld holder , comprising two support legs and a control device , wherein a transverse rod is located between the two support legs , a handle is located on the transverse rod , a gimbal connector is located at a junction of the handle with the transverse rod , the gimbal connector is configured to connect the gimbal handheld holder with a gimbal , the handle is located on the transverse rod , and the control device controls the gimbal to move.2. The gimbal handheld holder claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein the control device comprises a handheld holder main control board and at least one rocker potentiometer; the handheld holder main control board is located within the handle; the rocker potentiometer claim 1 , located on one of the two support legs claim 1 , receives operation instructions and sends electrical signals to the handheld holder main control board; the handheld holder main control board converts the electrical signals into PWM (pulse width modulation) signals and sends the PWM signals to ...

FEEDING DEVICE

A feeding device includes a feed base that is horizontally installed, a first driving source and a second driving source, a first saddle, a second saddle, a first propeller shaft, a second propeller shaft, a first transmission device, a second transmission device, and a holding device. The first saddle rotates about a first axis that goes along a vertical direction. The second saddle is disposed at the first saddle. The second saddle rotates about a second axis. The second axis goes along a horizontal direction. The first propeller shaft transmits a torque from the first driving source. The second propeller shaft transmits a torque from the second driving source. The first transmission device transmits a rotation of the first propeller shaft to the first saddle. The second transmission device transmits a rotation of the second propeller shaft to the second saddle. The holding device holds the object. 1. A feeding device for controlling a posture of a held object , the feeding device comprising:a feed base having a hollow structure, the feed base being horizontally installed;a first driving source and a second driving source disposed at a base end portion of the feed base;a first saddle disposed at a distal end portion of the feed base, the first saddle rotating about a first axis, the first axis going along a vertical direction;a second saddle disposed at the first saddle, the second saddle rotating about a second axis, the second axis going along a horizontal direction;a first propeller shaft disposed along a longitudinal direction of the feed base at an inside of the feed base, the first propeller shaft transmitting a torque from the first driving source;a second propeller shaft disposed along the longitudinal direction of the feed base at the inside of the feed base, the second propeller shaft transmitting a torque from the second driving source;a first transmission device disposed between the first propeller shaft and the first saddle, the first transmission ...

A COUNTERBALANCE APPARATUS AND/OR METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A LOAD

A counterbalance apparatus for supporting a load includes a base, a load bearing arm, a toggle linkage, and first and second resilient members for applying a force to the load bearing arm. The load bearing arm has pivot points forming a parallelogram linkage, and is adapted to support the load at a distal end. The toggle linkage can include an adjustment member positioned to define a distance relative to the attachment point. The first resilient member is adapted to apply a force to the load bearing arm and may have a first end connected to a first portion of the parallelogram linkage and a second end connected to the adjustment member. Movement of the toggle linkage to the load bearing position engages the forces of the resilient members and movement of the adjustment member varies the distance to adjust a support vector adapted to counterbalance the load vector. 1. A counterbalance apparatus configured to support a load having a load vector applied in a direction of the vector of gravity , comprising:a base;a load bearing arm with a plurality of pivot points forming a parallelogram linkage, the load bearing arm projecting from the base at an attachment point at a proximal end and adapted to support the load at a distal end;a toggle linkage pivotally connected to the base and movable between a non-load bearing position and a load bearing position and having an adjustment member, the adjustment member positioned to define a distance relative to the attachment point;a first resilient member configured to apply a force to the load bearing arm having a first end connected to a first portion of the parallelogram linkage and a second end connected to the adjustment member; and a second resilient member configured to apply a force to the load bearing arm having a first end connected to a second portion of the parallelogram linkage and a second end connected to the adjustment member; andwherein movement of the toggle linkage from the non-load bearing position to the load ...

DISPLAY APPARATUS

A display apparatus includes a display module displaying an image, a support assembly facing toward the display module, a driver installed on the support assembly for supplying power to rotate the display module, a linearly-movable assembly connected to the driver to receive power therefrom and configured to perform a linear movement in a first direction along the support assembly, and a rotation guiding mechanism that connects the linearly-movable assembly to the display module, and guides rotation of the display module using the movement of the linearly-movable assembly. 1. A display apparatus comprising:a display module configured to display an image;a support assembly facing toward the display module;a linearly-movable assembly configured to perform linear movement under power from a driver installed on the support assembly; anda rotation guiding mechanism configured to connect the linearly-movable assembly to the display module, and induce rotation of the display module using movement of the linearly-movable assembly,wherein the rotation guiding mechanism is configured to guide the display module to rotate so that a viewing mode of the display module switches to a first mode or a second mode.2. The display apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first mode is a landscape viewing mode in which a horizontal dimension of the display module is larger than a vertical dimension of the display module claim 1 , andwherein the second mode is a portrait viewing mode in which the horizontal dimension of the display module is smaller than the vertical dimension of the display module.3. The display apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rotation guiding mechanism includes:a rotatable cam structure rotatably coupled to the linearly-movable assembly, and including a plurality of protrusions;a rotation-inducing protrusion located in a movement path of the rotatable cam structure, wherein the rotation-inducing protrusion contacts the rotatable cam structure to induce a rotation of the ...

CONSTRUCTION RETENTION DEVICE

A construction retention device comprising: a first member, a second member and an inner member; wherein the first member comprises a base and an upright; wherein the upright of the first member has at least a single holder; wherein the second member comprises a base and an upright; wherein the upright of the second member has at least a single holder; wherein the first member and the second member are connected to the inner member. 1. A construction retention device comprising:a first member, a second member and an inner member;wherein the first member comprises a base and an upright;wherein the upright of the first member has at least a single holder;wherein the second member comprises a base and an upright;wherein the upright of the second member has at least a single holder;wherein the first member and the second member are connected to the inner member.2. The construction retention device of claim 1 , wherein the at least single holder of the upright of the first member and the at least single holder of the upright of the second member are screws.3. The construction retention device of claim 1 , wherein the at least single holder of the upright of the first member and the at least single holder of the upright of the second member are high friction grips.4. The construction retention device of claim 1 , wherein the first member has a hollow portion; wherein the second member has a hollow portion; wherein the inner member is placed within the hollow portion of the first member and the hollow portion of the second member.5. The construction retention device of claim 4 , wherein the first member has a hole and the second member has a hole and the inner member has a plurality of holes; wherein a first screw passes through the hole in the first member and a second screw passes through a hole in the second member; wherein the first screw aligns with a hole on the inner member and secures the first member; wherein the second screw aligns with a hole on the inner member ...

LINEAR STAGE

Afforded is a linear stage including first, second, and third supporting parts disposed on a supporting flat surface, a first shaft supported by the first and second supporting parts and extending in a first direction, a second shaft supported by the third supporting part and provided extending in the first direction, and a translating carriage translated in the first direction, guided by the first shaft and the second shaft. At least one supporting part among the first, second, and third supporting parts supports the shaft supported by that supporting part in a way such as to be displaceable in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction and parallel to the supporting flat surface. 1. A linear stage comprising:first, second, and third supporting parts disposed on a supporting flat surface;a first shaft supported by the first and second supporting parts and extending in a first direction;a second shaft supported by the third supporting part and provided extending in the first direction; anda translating carriage translated in the first direction, guided by the first shaft and the second shaft; whereinat least one supporting part from among the first, second, and third supporting parts, supports the shaft supported by said at least one supporting part, displaceably in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction and parallel to the supporting flat surface.2. The linear stage according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second supporting parts support the first shaft to be not displaceable in the second direction.3. The linear stage according to claim 2 , wherein:the first supporting part supports the first shaft to be not displaceable in the first direction; andthe second supporting part supports the first shaft to be displaceable in the first direction. The contents of Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-065080, and of International Patent Application No. PCT/JP2017/009844, on the basis of each of which priority benefits are claimed in an ...

FLEXIBLE SCREEN SUPPORT DEVICE AND FLEXIBLE SCREEN

Disclosed is a flexible screen support device for supporting a flexible screen, the support device comprising a support plate, a first telescopic bracket, several second telescopic brackets located at both sides of the first telescopic bracket, wherein the first telescopic bracket and the several second telescopic brackets couple the support plate and the flexible screen, and the flexible screen forms a curved surface by means of the first telescopic bracket and the several second telescopic brackets. 1. A flexible screen support device , configuring for supporting a flexible screen , comprising:a support plate;a first telescopic bracket; anda plurality of second telescopic brackets locating on two opposite sides of the first telescopic bracket;wherein the first telescopic bracket and the plurality of second telescopic brackets couple the support plate and the flexible screen;wherein the first telescopic bracket and the plurality of second telescopic brackets drive the flexible screen to form a curved surface.2. The flexible screen support device of claim 1 , wherein the first telescopic bracket couples a first driving unit claim 1 , and each of the plurality of second telescopic brackets couplesa second driving unit; wherein the first driving unit and each of the second driving unit comprises a driving motor claim 1 , a screw rod coupling the driving motor claim 1 , and a driving block sleeving on the screw rod; wherein the screw rod drives the driving block to expand and retract the first telescopic bracket and the second telescopic bracket.3. The flexible screen support device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of second telescopic brackets rotate relative to a surface of the support plate.4. The flexible screen support device of claim 3 , wherein each of the second telescopic brackets comprises a first assembly plate claim 3 , a second assembly plate claim 3 , a first support rod comprising a first end and a second end claim 3 , and a second support rod; ...

SUPPORTING STAND

A supporting stand for supporting a panel is provided. The supporting stand comprises a base, a first force module, a one-way bearing, a rotating element, and a second force module. The base includes a bottom board and a first connecting board. The first force module is disposed on the first connecting board and includes a mandrel. The one-way bearing includes a shaft hole for the mandrel disposed therethrough. The rotating element connects with the one-way bearing and the panel so that the panel is capable of rotating at the mandrel along a first rotating direction or a second rotating direction opposite to the first rotating direction. The second force module is disposed on the base and actuated together with the rotating element. When the panel and the rotating element rotate along the first rotating direction, the one-way bearing refrains the first force module from providing a first backward torque to the rotating element. 1. A supporting stand for supporting a panel , comprising:a base including a bottom board and a first connecting board disposed on the bottom board;a first force module being disposed on the first connecting board and including a mandrel;a one-way bearing including a shaft hole in which the mandrel is disposed;a rotating element being connected to the one-way bearing and the panel, making the panel be capable of rotating around the mandrel in a first rotating direction or a second rotating direction opposite to the first rotating direction;a second force module being disposed on the base and actuating along with the rotating element;wherein the first force module provides a first forward torque and the second force module provides a second forward torque to the rotating element when the panel and the rotating element rotate in the second rotating direction, and when the panel and the rotating element rotate in the first rotating direction, the one-way bearing refrains the first force module from providing a first backward torque, and the ...

LIFTING MECHANISM USING NEGATIVE STIFFNESS

A lifting mechanism includes a load bearing structure, and a carrier. The carrier is configured for supporting a load. The carrier is moveable relative to the load bearing structure in a substantially vertical direction relative to a ground surface, along a vertical axis. A load carrying spring applies a spring force that biases the carrier relative to the load bearing structure in a direction along the vertical axis. A negative stiffness device interconnects the carrier and the load bearing structure. The negative stiffness device applies a device force that biases the carrier relative to the load bearing structure in a direction along the vertical axis. The device force opposes the spring force. The device force includes a magnitude that is substantially equal to the spring force in any of a plurality of different positions of the carrier relative to the load bearing structure along the vertical axis. 1. A lifting mechanism comprising:a load bearing structure;a carrier configured for supporting a load, and moveable relative to the load bearing structure in a substantially vertical direction relative to a ground surface, along a vertical axis;a load carrying spring applying a spring force that biases the carrier relative to the load bearing structure in a direction along the vertical axis;a negative stiffness device interconnecting the carrier and the load bearing structure, wherein the negative stiffness device applies a device force that biases the carrier relative to the load bearing structure in a direction along the vertical axis;wherein the device force opposes the spring force; andwherein the device force has a magnitude that is substantially equal to the spring force in any of a plurality of different positions of the carrier relative to the load bearing structure along the vertical axis.2. The lifting mechanism set forth in claim 1 , wherein the load carrying spring is disposed between the load bearing structure and the carrier.3. The lifting mechanism set ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PAYLOAD STABILIZATION

Systems and methods are provided for supporting and articulating a payload using stabilization platform. The stabilization platform may be configured to avoid gimbal lock. The stabilization platform may be configured to automatically transition between different modes of orientation. 130-. (canceled)31. A stabilizing platform configured to stabilize a payload comprising:a frame assembly comprising a plurality of frame components movable relative to one another, said frame assembly configured to support the payload;a handle assembly that bears weight of the frame assembly and is configured to be switchable between a first orientation and a second orientation independently of an orientation of the payload, wherein the handle assembly comprises a handle bar connecting two grips, wherein the frame assembly is supported on the handle bar, and wherein the handle bar has (i) a substantially horizontal orientation when the handle assembly is in the first orientation, and (ii) a substantially vertical orientation when the handle assembly is in the second orientation; anda plurality of motors configured to permit the frame components to move relative to one another to keep the orientation of the payload independent of the movement of the handle assembly.32. The stabilizing platform of claim 31 , wherein the stabilizing platform has a greater width when the handle assembly is in the first orientation than when the handle assembly is in the second orientation.33. The stabilizing platform of claim 31 , wherein the payload is located laterally between the two grips when the handle assembly is in the first orientation.34. The stabilizing platform of claim 33 , wherein the payload is located at a greater height than the two grips.35. The stabilizing platform of claim 33 , wherein the payload is located at a lesser height than the two grips.36. The stabilizing platform of claim 31 , wherein the payload is located at a height between the two grips when the handle assembly is in the ...

SUPPORT DEVICE

A support device, applicable for holding up an electronic device in different directions, the support device includes a base and a curved sliding bracket. The base includes a fixing part. The curved sliding bracket is slidably assembled on the base in a curve direction. The electronic device is adapted for being fixed on the curved sliding bracket. The base includes a sliding rail, where the curved sliding bracket is assembled. 1. A support device , applicable for holding up an electronic device in different directions , the support device comprising:a base including a fixing part; anda curved sliding bracket slidably assembled on the base in a curve direction, the electronic device being adapted for being fixed on the curved sliding bracket, wherein the base includes a sliding rail, where the curved sliding bracket is assembled.2. The support device according to claim 1 , further comprising a couple of clamps claim 1 , each of the clamps including a first embedded part claim 1 , wherein the curved sliding bracket includes at least one second embedded part corresponding to each first embedded part claim 1 , the clamps are retained on the at least one second embedded part respectively via the first embedded part claim 1 , so as to be fixed on the curved sliding bracket.3. The support device according to claim 2 , wherein each of the clamps includes a first surface and a second surface claim 2 , wherein when the electronic device is fixed on the curved sliding bracket claim 2 , both the first surface and the second surface contact the electronic device and limit the electronic device to move in the normal direction of the first surface and the normal direction of second surface.4. The support device according to claim 3 , wherein each of the clamps includes an elastic part partially covering the first embedded part claim 3 , and each of the elastic parts including the first surface and the second surface.5. The support device according to claim 3 , wherein in each of ...

VARIABLE LEVEL PLATFORM ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM

An apparatus adaptable to automatic leveling platform devices with integral springs, which enables an operator to easily and quickly adjust the overall spring resistance to accommodate a range of loads applied to the platform. More particularly, the apparatus utilizes a sliding frame, springs and pins such that a user may engage or disengage one or more springs easily and quickly. 1. An adjustment mechanism , comprising:(a) a first frame assembly comprising an engaged support means;(b) a second frame assembly that is operatively connected to vertically move towards and away along the same plane as said first frame assembly, said second frame assembly comprising a disengaged support means and a connection member; and(c) one or more elastic means with a first end and a second end; said first end operatively connected to connection member and said second end having the ability to operatively engage or disengage either the engaged support means or the disengaged support means whereby a user can selectively change the tension force applied between the first and second frame assemblies by engaging or disengaging one or more elastic means with the engaged support member.2. The adjustment mechanism of claim 1 , further comprising a platform claim 1 , said platform being generally horizontal and rigidly attached to the first frame assembly.3. The adjustment mechanism of claim 1 , further comprising a platform claim 1 , said platform being generally horizontal and rigidly attached to the second frame assembly.4. An adjustment mechanism claim 1 , comprising:(a) an outer vertical frame assembly, comprising an engaged support means; (i) a disengaged support means; and', '(ii) a connection member;, '(b) an inner vertical frame assembly that is operatively connected to vertically move within and along the same plane as said outer vertical frame assembly, said inner vertical frame assembly comprising(c) one or more elastic means for lifting said inner vertical frame assembly within ...

SUPPORTING DEVICE

A supporting device for supporting a display is provided. The supporting device includes an upright, a slider, a bearing module, a driving module, a transfer module, and a control module. The slider is slidably disposed in the upright, and partially extending outward from the upright. The bearing module includes a bearing board and a supporting element. The bearing board bears the display, and the supporting element is connected to the slider. The transfer module is connected between the driving module and the bearing board. The control module is electrically connected to the driving module, and controls the driving module to drive the transfer module to make the bearing board rotate about the normal axis and relative to the supporting element, and the display changes between a portrait state and a landscape state. 1. A supporting device for supporting a display , the display defining a normal axis , and the supporting device comprising:an upright;a slider being slidably disposed in the upright, and partially extending outward from the upright;a bearing module comprising a bearing board and a supporting element, the bearing board being configured to bear the display, and the supporting element being connected to the slider;a driving module being disposed on the supporting element;a transfer module being connected between the driving module and the bearing board; anda control module being electrically connected to the driving module;wherein the control module controls the driving module to drive the transfer module for making the bearing board rotate relative to the supporting element about the normal axis, so that the display changes between a portrait state and a landscape state.2. The supporting device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the driving module comprises a rotating shaft claim 1 , the transfer module comprises a driving hole claim 1 , and the rotating shaft is inserted into the driving hole to drive the transfer module.3. The supporting device as claimed ...

Substrate Storage Container and Substrate Storage Container Mounting Table

In accordance with an embodiment, a substrate storage container includes first and second cases, a lid and a moving unit. The first case is provided with an opening to take in or out a substrate. The lid closes the opening. The second case can move in a first direction crossing a surface of the first case. The opening is provided on the surface. The moving unit moves the second case in the first direction in response to the opening of the lid. 1. A substrate storage container comprising:a first case comprising an opening to take in or out a substrate;a lid configured to close the opening;a second case which can move in a direction crossing a surface of the first case, the opening is comprised on the surface; anda moving unit configured to move the second case in the direction in response to the opening of the lid.2. The container of claim 1 ,wherein the second case is provided to be storable in a void which is provided in the first case along the circumferential edge of the opening, andthe moving unit comprises elastic member provided in the void so as to be coupled to the second case.3. A substrate storage container mounting table comprising:a base to mount an external substrate storage container, the substrate storage container comprising an opening to take in or out a substrate, and a lid configure to close the opening; anda blocking mechanism configured to block the substrate storage container from external air in response to the opening of the lidwherein the blocking mechanism comprisesa blocking plate movable in a direction crossing a surface of the base, the opening is comprised on the surface, and configured to cover at least a part of the substrate storage container around the opening,a blocking plate moving unit configured to move the blocking plate, anda control unit configured to control the blocking plate moving unit.4. The mounting table of claim 3 , further comprising:an interface part configured to serve as an interface between the substrate storage ...

CAMERA DOLLY, REMOTE-CONTROLLED CAMERA DOLLY SYSTEM AND CAMERA DOLLY PHOTOGRAPHING CONTROL METHOD

The present invention discloses a camera dolly, a remote-controlled camera dolly system, and a camera dolly photographing control method. The camera dolly comprises a vehicle body; at least one of a first photographic terminal and a second photographic terminal provided on the vehicle body and connected to the vehicle body by a data line which comprises data ports that matches different first photographic terminals and second photographic terminals. Thereby, the camera dolly is made adaptive to various types of photographic terminals in a large scope, so the compatibility of the camera dolly is improved. 1. A camera dolly , wherein comprising:a vehicle body;at least one of a first photographic terminal and a second photographic terminal provided on the vehicle body;a data line, by which the at least one of a first photographic terminal and a second photographic terminal is connected to the vehicle body, the data line comprising data ports that matches different first photographic terminals and second photographic terminals.2. The camera dolly according to claim 1 , wherein that claim 1 , the data line is a data ribbon cable or a data bus.3. The camera dolly according to claim 1 , wherein that claim 1 , the first photographic terminal is a camera claim 1 , and the second photographic terminal is an intelligent terminal with photographing function.4. The camera dolly according to claim 3 , wherein that claim 3 , the data line comprises four conducting lines claim 3 , the first conducting line is adapted for transmitting signals adaptive to the intelligent terminal with photographing function claim 3 , the second and third conducting lines are adapted for transmitting signals adaptive to the camera claim 3 , the fourth conducting line is connected to the ground.5. The camera dolly according to claim 1 , further comprising a wheel group mounted on the vehicle body claim 1 , the wheel group has three wheels comprisinga turning wheel provided on a front side or a rear ...

Electronics Rack with Integrated Anti-Tip Mechanism

An integrated anti-tip mechanism is provided for aiding prevention of an electronics rack from tipping. The anti-tip mechanism comprises a long portion with a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to a base of the electronics rack and the second end coupled to a first end of a short portion. The first end of the short portion is coupled to the second end of the long portion and a second end of the short portion further coupled to a caster. When deployed, the caster rolls in a same direction as a set of casters beneath the electronics rack. The caster is a predetermined distance off the floor such that the weight of the electronics rack is carried by the set of casters beneath the electronics rack but contact the floor if the electronics rack tips thereby preventing the electronics rack from tipping past a predetermined angle. 1. An integrated anti-tip mechanism for aiding prevention of an electronics rack from tipping , the anti-tip mechanism comprising:a long portion with a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to a base of the electronics rack and the second end coupled to a first end of a short portion;the first end of the short portion coupled to the second end of the long portion and a second end of the short portion further coupled to a caster;the caster, when the anti-tip mechanism is deployed, rolling in a same direction as a set of casters beneath the electronics rack; andthe caster, when the anti-tip mechanism is deployed, being a predetermined distance off the floor such that the weight of the electronics rack is carried by the set of casters beneath the electronics rack but contact the floor if the electronics rack tips thereby preventing the electronics rack from tipping past a predetermined angle.2. The integrated anti-tip mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the anti-tip mechanism integrated into the base of the electronics rack through an anti-tip mechanism holding channel in which the long portion slides into the channel.3. The ...

GIMBAL POSE CORRECTION METHOD AND DEVICE

A gimbal pose correction method includes obtaining a first pose of a gimbal based on an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) arranged at a vertical compensation device configured to be coupled to the gimbal and compensate for movement of the gimbal in a vertical direction, obtaining a second pose of the vertical compensation device based on a vision device arranged at the vertical compensation device, and correcting the first pose according to the second pose. 1. A gimbal pose correction method comprising:obtaining a first pose of a gimbal based on an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) arranged at a vertical compensation device, the vertical compensation device being configured to be coupled to the gimbal and compensate for movement of the gimbal in a vertical direction;obtaining a second pose of the vertical compensation device based on a vision device arranged at the vertical compensation device; andcorrecting the first pose according to the second pose.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the vertical compensation device includes a main body and an axis arm configured to be connected to the gimbal;the IMU is arranged at the axis arm; andthe vision device is arranged at the main body.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the vision device includes a visual odometer; andthe second pose includes a velocity and a position of the vertical compensation device.4. The method of claim 3 , the vertical compensation device includes an axis arm configured to be connected to the gimbal and compensate for the movement of the gimbal in the vertical direction via rotation; and', 'an angular velocity sensor is arranged at the axis arm;, 'wherein 'obtaining a joint angle of the axis arm based on the angular velocity sensor.', 'the method further comprising, before obtaining the second pose5. The method of claim 4 , wherein: 'obtaining the second pose includes performing coordinate conversion on a reference velocity of the vertical compensation device output by the vision device according to ...

STABLE HEATER REBUILD INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PLATFORM

A stand for a heater pedestal with a base member and a support member detachably coupled to the base member, the support member having a plurality of ring members and at least one spacer member extending vertically from the base member, a ring member separated from another ring member by a spacer member, a ring member having an aperture which extends through the ring member in a horizontal direction, the at least one spacer member forming at least one opening between two corresponding ring members, and the ring member furthest from the base member configured to support a heater pedestal, and the apertures of the ring members of the support member being configured to receive a susceptor of the heater pedestal. 1. A stand for a heater pedestal , comprising:a base member; anda support member detachably coupled to the base member, at least one of the ring members being separated from another of the ring members by the at least one spacer member,', 'the ring members each comprising an aperture extending therethrough in the first direction,', 'the at least one spacer member forming at least one opening between two adjacent ring members, the at least one opening extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and', 'the ring members are configured to support a heater pedestal by receiving a susceptor of the heater pedestal through the aperture of the ring members., 'the support member comprising a plurality of ring members and at least one spacer member being arranged in a first direction from the base member,'}2. The stand of claim 1 , wherein the base member comprises a center aperture with a first diameter and a second diameter, the second diameter greater than the first diameter, the first diameter proximate the support member, the second diameter opposite the support member,', 'wherein the bottom-flanged ring member comprises a third diameter and a fourth diameter, the third diameter of the bottom-flanged ring member is ...

X-RAY DETECTOR HOLDER STAND

An X-ray detector holder stand maintaining the position of a detector is proposed. A pillar erected on a base has a sliding window formed on the front surface of a pillar housing to extend upwards/downwards. A rack is fixed inside the pillar housing to extend perpendicularly. A wire is wound around multiple pulleys to extend perpendicularly to the front/rear side of the rack. A balance weight is coupled to the wire behind the rack inside the pillar housing. An arm includes a sliding block guided along the sliding window, a stopper gear coupled to the sliding block to rotate between a locking position and an unlocking position, an elastic pressurizing means for pressurizing the stopper gear to rotate to the locking position, and a lever means for rotating/operating the stopper gear to the unlocking position. A holder is coupled to an end portion of the arm to enable rotational manipulation. 1. An X-ray detector holder stand comprising:a horizontal base supported on a floor;a post comprising a post housing fixedly provided upright on the base, with a slide window provided on a front surface of the post housing extending in a top-bottom direction, a rack extending vertically and fixed inside the post housing, a wire wound on a plurality of pulleys arranged in the top-bottom direction within the post housing, the wire extending vertically in front of behind the rack, and a balance scale coupled to the wire behind the rack within the post housing;an arm comprising a slide block configured to be guided in the top-bottom direction along the slide window by the post, a stopper gear rotatably coupled to the slide block to pivot between a locking position in which the stopper gear is engaged with the rack and an unlocking position in which the stopper gear is disengaged from the rack, an elastic pressing means pressing the stopper gear to rotate to the locking position, and a lever configured to be manipulated to rotate the stopper gear to the unlocking position; anda holder ...

Rotary Flexure Micropositioning Stage with Large Rotational Range

A stage assembly for supporting articles, the stage assembly uses one or more intermediate stage modules. Each module has a plurality of compound radial flexures (CRFs), extending radially from a base or an intermediate stage module, and allowing rotational movement about a center axis. The CRFs each have a flat profile, with a long side of the profile aligned perpendicularly to the direction of rotation of the stage modules so that the CRFs have more flexibility in the direction of rotation than obliquely to the direction of rotation. Movement of a last of the stage modules results in deflection of the CRFs between each successive stage module, with partial movement of each stage module between the base and the last of the stage modules, the last of the stage modules provided as a primary stage module. 1. A stage assembly for supporting articles , the stage assembly comprising:a base positioned at a first radius;one or more intermediate stage modules, comprising a first intermediate stage module positioned at a second radius positioned radially displaced from the first radius;a first plurality of compound radial flexures (CRFs) supporting the first intermediate stage module from a base, with the CRFs extending radially displaced from the base to the first intermediate stage module and allowing rotational movement of the intermediate stage module about a center axis;a second stage module located substantially at the second radius;a second plurality of CRFs supporting the second stage module from the first stage module and allowing rotational movement of the second stage module with respect to the first intermediate stage module about the center axis,wherein the CRFs each have a flat profile comprising a short side of the profile aligned planarly in a direction of the rotation of the stage modules and a long side aligned perpendicularly to the direction of rotation of the stage modules such that the CRFs have more flexibility in the direction of rotation than ...

Wastebasket Stand

A wastebasket stand device is an apparatus that enables a user to contain and support a wastebasket during general use and to facilitate removal of the garbage bag. A properly-sized wastebasket is securely and detachably attached to the base panel of the apparatus using the basket-attachment mechanism. The apparatus allows the user to conveniently hold the device in place while pulling the heavy and full garbage bag out of the wastebasket. The height-adjustment poles located in the support structure allows the user to efficiently adjust the apparatus to the desired height, thus to avoid arms and body strain, and potential back injury. Furthermore, the apparatus includes either grips or lockable wheels to allow the user to easily move the apparatus without damaging any flooring materials. 1. A wastebasket stand comprising:a grasping panel;a support structure;a base panel;a basket-attachment mechanism;the grasping panel being connected adjacent to the support structure;the base panel being connected adjacent to the support structure, opposite the grasping panel;the grasping panel and the base panel being positioned parallel to each other; andthe basket-attachment mechanism being mounted onto the base panel.2. The wastebasket stand as claimed in comprising:a ledge;the ledge being positioned coplanar with the grasping panel; andthe ledge being connected adjacent to the grasping panel.3. The wastebasket stand as claimed in comprising:the support structure comprising a first support and a second support;the first support and the second support being positioned offset to each other;the first support and the second support being mounted in between the grasping panel and the base panel; anda foot-receiving channel being delineated by the first support, the second support, the grasping panel, and the base panel.4. The wastebasket stand as claimed in comprising:the first support and the second support each comprising an inner wall, an outer wall, a first height-adjustable pole ...

TRAILER STABILIZERS

Supports utilized to stabilize and/or support parked trailers, such as semitrailers parked at loading docks while loading and/or unloading cargo, are disclosed. Some example embodiments may include jacks mounted to repositionable frames, which may be mounted to posts. Some example embodiments may be configured to engage with king pin plates and/or king pins on the undersides of trailers. 1. A support for stabilizing a parked trailer , the support comprising:a post configured to extend upward from a surface laterally adjacent to a parking location for a trailer; and a first coupling vertically repositionable with respect to the post, and', 'a first jack coupled to the frame;, 'a frame repositionably coupled to the post, the frame comprising'}wherein the frame is repositionable between a stowed position laterally adjacent to the parking location and a deployed position in which the frame is configured to be at least partially beneath the trailer parked in the parking location; andwherein, when in the deployed position, the first jack is configured to wedge at least one of the first jack and the frame between an underside of the trailer and the surface when the trailer is parked in the parking location.2. The support of claim 1 ,further comprising a second jack coupled to the frame; andwherein, when in the deployed position, the second jack is configured to wedge at least one of the second jack and the frame between the underside of the trailer and the surface when the trailer is parked in the parking location; andwherein the first jack and the second jack are spaced apart along the frame with respect to the post.34-. (canceled)5. The support of claim 1 , wherein the frame comprisesan upper rail extending generally horizontally from the first coupling;a lower rail extending generally horizontally beneath the upper rail; anda vertical frame member extending generally vertically between the upper rail and the lower rail.67-. (canceled)8. The support of claim 1 ,further ...

Apparatus and camera for filming three-dimensional video

Provided is a three-dimensional moving picture photographing apparatus for photographing a three-dimensional moving picture having a large depth, the apparatus including a horizontal track having a forward/rearward moving track and a leftward/rightward moving track, which are perpendicular to each other, a movable body moved along the horizontal track in forward/rearward and leftward/rightward directions, a horizontal rotary bar having one end connected to the movable body via a rotary shaft, and a camera installation section installed at the other end of the horizontal rotary bar, wherein a front portion of the camera installation section is normally directed in a photographing direction of a front surface even when the horizontal rotary bar is rotated. As a single camera image sensor is used, the three-dimensional moving picture that can be seen without using equipment such as three-dimensional glasses with no optical loss can be photographed. In addition, since the moving picture photographed using the present invention has no problem such as flickering or afterimage and can be seen without using three-dimensional glasses, a person who has only one eye can also see the three-dimensional moving picture. In addition, since the images are photographed while moving in leftward/rightward and forward/rearward directions, the three-dimensional moving picture, which is comfortable, natural and has a large depth, like being seen with the naked eye, can be photographed.

OPERATING DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRICALLY HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE TABLE, ELECTRICALLY HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE TABLE, DRIVE SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRICALLY HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE TABLE, AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF A TABLETOP OF THE TABLE

An operating device is proposed for an electrically height-adjustable table having at least one electrical drive (EA) for adjusting the height of a table top (TP) of the table, and a controller (CTRL) for controlling the drive (EA). The operating device has an actuating element (BE, EMS, CS) to be arranged in the region of the table top (TP), a force sensor (FS), which is designed to measure a force acting on the table top (TP), and an evaluation circuit (EV). This circuit is designed to detect an actuation of the actuating element (BE, EMS, CS) during a height adjustment of the table top (TP), to receive measurement values from the force sensor (FS) within a predetermined period of time after the detected actuation, to determine a force alteration value from the received measurement values, and if the force alteration value is greater than a threshold value, to issue a control signal to the controller (CTRL) in order to initiate a height adjustment of the tabletop (TP) in a direction, depending on a sign of the force alteration value. 1. An operating device for an electrically height-adjustable table having at least one electrical drive for adjusting the height of a table top of the table , and a controller for controlling the drive , comprisingan actuating element to be arranged in the region of the tabletop;a force sensor that is designed to measure a force acting on the tabletop; andan evaluation circuit that is designed:to detect an actuation of the actuating element while a height adjustment of the tabletop is blocked, in particular, mechanically blocked;to receive measurement values from the force sensor in a predetermined period of time after the detected actuation;to determine a force alteration value, from the received measurement values; andif the force alteration value is greater than a threshold value, to output a control signal to the controller, the signal initiating a height adjustment of the tabletop in a direction, wherein the direction depends on ...

SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT

A method is disclosed. The method includes providing a body assembly including a first recess, a second recess, and a third recess, providing a film apple box, and selectively supporting a first end portion of the film apple box in the first recess in a first orientation. The method also includes selectively supporting a second end portion of the film apple box in the second recess in a second orientation, and selectively supporting a third end portion of the film apple box in the third recess in a third orientation.

SECURE EQUIPMENT TRANSFER SYSTEM

A transfer device for a patient care apparatus includes: a first docking cup and a second docking cup, each of the first docking cup and the second docking cup aligned with a vertical axis, defining a conical surface aligned with the vertical axis, and sized to receive a receiver; a security mechanism enclosed within the transfer device; a support shaft disposed between the first docking cup and the second docking cup; and a shaft brake mechanism engageable with the support shaft, at least a portion of the shaft brake mechanism disposed below the support shaft and disposed between the first docking cup and the second docking cup. 1. A transfer device for a patient care apparatus comprising:a first docking cup and a second docking cup, each of the first docking cup and the second docking cup aligned with a vertical axis, defining a conical surface aligned with the vertical axis, and sized to receive a receiver;a security mechanism enclosed within the transfer device;a support shaft disposed between the first docking cup and the second docking cup; anda shaft brake mechanism engageable with the support shaft, at least a portion of the shaft brake mechanism disposed below the support shaft and disposed between the first docking cup and the second docking cup.2. The transfer device of claim 1 , further comprising an offset arm coupled to the support shaft.3. The transfer device of claim 1 , wherein the shaft brake mechanism comprises a brake disc claim 1 , a plate claim 1 , and a brake fastener claim 1 , the brake fastener configured to increase a force holding the brake disc to the plate when the brake fastener is tightened.4. The transfer device of claim 3 , wherein the brake fastener comprises a knob.5. The transfer device of claim 3 , wherein the brake disc claim 3 , the plate claim 3 , and the brake fastener are aligned along a common axis.6. A transfer device for a patient care apparatus comprising:a first docking cup and a second docking cup, each of the first ...

AUTONOMOUS TRAVELING APPARATUS

An autonomous traveling apparatus includes: an apparatus main body; an autonomous traveling control portion which causes the apparatus main body to autonomously travel with a designated traveling parameter; a boom provided on the apparatus main body; a lifting and lowering control portion which lifts and lowers a position of one end of the boom to a designated height on the apparatus main body; and a state control portion which controls the autonomous traveling control portion so that the traveling parameter is limited based on the position of the one end of the boom or controls the lifting and lowering control portion so that the position of the one end of the boom is limited based on the traveling parameter. With such a configuration, provided is the autonomous traveling apparatus capable of safely performing autonomous traveling, and lifting and lowering of the one end of the boom. 1. An autonomous traveling apparatus , comprising:an apparatus main body;an autonomous traveling control portion which causes the apparatus main body to autonomously travel with a designated traveling parameter;a boom provided on the apparatus main body;a lifting and lowering control portion which lifts and lowers a position of one end of the boom to a designated height on the apparatus main body; anda state control portion which controls the autonomous traveling control portion so that the traveling parameter is limited based on the position of the one end of the boom or controls the lifting and lowering control portion so that the position of the one end of the boom is limited based on the traveling parameter.2. The autonomous traveling apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe traveling parameter is a velocity of the apparatus main body, andthe state control portion controls the autonomous traveling control portion so that the velocity of the apparatus main body is limited based on a velocity limit according to the position of the one end of the boom.3. The autonomous traveling ...

High structural strength display stand with bending tubes

The present invention relates to a high structural strength display stand with bending tubes. The display stand includes a lower supporting unit, an upper supporting unit and a foot rack. The lower supporting unit has a plurality of lower supports, each of which comprises a first and a second bending section spaced from each other. The upper supporting unit has a plurality of upper supports, each of which comprises a third and a fourth bending section spaced from each other. The foot rack is arranged adjacent to the lower supporting unit and assembled to the lower supports, such that the foot rack and the lower supports are juxtaposed.

RETRACTABLE DISPLAY DEVICE

The disclosure relates to retractable display device () including a housing () having an internal space () defined therein, a rolling axle () positioned in the housing (), an electronic display and a support structure () attached to a rear surface of the electronic display. The support structure () includes a plurality of juxtaposed support elements () capable of being rolled around the axle () with the electronic display in a storage position and of being unrolled upward, at least partially out of the housing (), to provide a substantially planar front surface on which visual information may be displayed. 1. A retractable display device comprising a housing having an internal space defined therein , a rolling axle positioned in the housing , an electronic display and a support structure attached to a rear surface of the electronic display and capable of supporting the electronic display , wherein said support structure comprises a plurality of juxtaposed support elements being capable of being rolled around said axle with said electronic display in a storage position and of being unrolled upward , at least partially out of the housing , to provide a substantially planar display surface on which visual information may be displayed.2. The retractable display device according to claim 1 , wherein the front surface of said electronic display defining said display surface.3. The retractable display device according to claim 1 , wherein said support structure comprises one supporting bar or a plurality of parallel supporting bars extending vertically on the rear surface of said electronic display when unrolled claim 1 , each of said supporting bars comprising a plurality of juxtaposed support elements.4. The retractable display device according to claim 1 , wherein said support structure comprises a supporting web extending vertically on the rear surface of said electronic display when unrolled claim 1 , said supporting web comprising a plurality of juxtaposed elongated ...

Wall mount system

A wall mount system for mounting a plurality of monitors on a wall. The system has a plurality of wall mount assemblies, a plurality of monitor interfaces adapted to receive an electronic display respectively, and a depth adjustment feature operably coupling each monitor interface to one of the wall mount assemblies and enabling the monitors to be positioned and adjusted to account for recesses or raised portions of the wall and present a continuous, planar monitor display surface.

CONVEYANCE JIG FOR SEPARATE TYPE CONTROL PANEL

A conveyance jig provided for integrally conveying a separate type control panel with a machine tool that are disposed separately, includes a fixing section with respect to a base and a holding section that holds a separate type control panel in a state of being installed on a movable stand with casters at the rear of the base in order to integrally conveys a machine tool including the base and a processing module that is movably installed to be movable in the front-rear direction along a straight line rail provided on the base separately with a gap in a width direction, and the separate type control panel that is installed on the movable stand with casters and disposed separately from the machine tool. 1. A conveyance jig for a separate type control panel for integrally conveying a machine tool including a base and a processing module that is installed to be movable in the front-rear direction along straight line rails provided on the base separately with a gap in a width direction , and a separate type control panel that is installed on a movable stand with casters and disposed separately from the machine tool , the conveyance jig comprising:a fixing section with respect to the base; anda holding section that holds the separate type control panel in a state of being installed on the movable stand with casters at the rear of the base.2. The conveyance jig for a separate type control panel according to claim 1 ,wherein the fixing section is a plate shape bracket that has multiple through-holes, and the bracket is provided with multiple female screws, to which bolts are attached when not being fastened with the base, separately from the through-holes through which bolts for fastening the base pass.3. The conveyance jig for a separate type control panel according to claim 1 ,wherein the holding section has a lower holding plate that abuts against the movable stand with casters from the lower side and a front holding plate and a rear holding plate that abut against the ...

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED TOOL ASSEMBLY

A tool assembly includes a support frame including support beams and support mounts supporting the support beams. The support frame is rigid and used to transport the tool assembly. A support tool is supported by the support frame and includes a faceplate and a supporting grid structure formed with the faceplate as a monolithic structure defined by a series of AM layers. The faceplate has a supporting surface at a top of the support tool for supporting a working component. The supporting grid structure engages the support beams such that loads are transferred between the support tool and the support frame through the support beams. The support frame maintains dimensional stability of the support tool during transport and when resting within an allowable tolerance of the support tool. 1. A tool assembly comprising:a support frame including support beams and support mounts, the support mounts supporting the support beams, the support frame being rigid and used to transport the tool assembly; anda support tool supported by the support frame, the support tool having a faceplate and a supporting grid structure formed with the faceplate as a monolithic structure, the faceplate and the supporting grid structure being defined by a series of additive manufactured (AM) layers built on each other with the supporting grid structure being positioned below and supporting the faceplate, the faceplate having a supporting surface at a top of the support tool for supporting a working component, the supporting surface being contoured and defined by a well formed into the top-most AM layers;wherein the supporting grid structure engages the support beams such that loads are transferred between the support tool and the support frame through the support beams, the support frame maintaining dimensional stability of the support tool during transport and when resting within an allowable tolerance of the support tool.2. The tool assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support frame maintains the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING AN EXTERNAL VENTRICULAR DRAIN

A control system and method for automatically adjusting the height of an external ventricular drain from a patient. The height of a pole supporting the bag into which the fluid is drained can be varied, increased or decreased, as driven by a motor. A drip chamber and collection bag that receive the fluid from the patient are attached to the height variable pole. An external fluid pressure tube is coupled to the patient at one end and to a pressure sensor at the other. The pressure sensor is coupled to the height variable pole. The system includes a feedback loop that adjusts the height of the external ventricular drain (EVD) to match the height of the patient's head. As the patient's head moves up or down, the variable height pole moves up and down a corresponding distance to maintain the patient's intracranial or intraspinal pressure, and therefore the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage rate, at a preset value. 1. A system , comprising:a support base;a pole extending from the support stand;a pressure sensing tube having a first end thereof coupled to the patient's body at a sensing location and a second end thereof coupled to the pole, the sensing location on the patient's body being at selected location relative to the first location, the pressure sensing tube having a pressure sensing liquid within the pressure sensing tube;a pressure sensor at the second end of the pressure sensing tube that senses the relative pressure difference between the sensing fluid at the first end of the pressure sensing tube and the sensing fluid at the second end of the pressure sensing tube and outputs a relative pressure difference signal;a microcontroller that receives the relative pressure difference signal and outputs a drive signal;a drive motor coupled to the stand, the drive motor receiving the drive signal from the microcontroller; anda variable height shaft in the pole coupled to the drive motor that is driven to a selected height based on the relative pressure difference ...

MOVABLE SEAT AND RAIL DEVICE WITH THE MOVABLE SEAT

A movable seat and a rail device. The movable seat includes a main body; an air passage, an air sucking passage and an air intake passage formed in the main body; a sucker disposed under bottom face of the main body and an operation/control member mounted on the main body. When the operation/control member is positioned in a locking position, the air passage or the air intake passage keeps in a communication state and make the sucker a sucking force. When the operation/control member is positioned in a releasing position, the air passage or the air intake passage is blocked. By means of easy operation, the movable seat can create sucking force and locate or stop providing sucking force. One or more movable seats can be connected with multiple beams to form the rail device, which can be quickly located or moved. 1. A movable seat comprising:a main body;an air passage formed in the main body, the air in the air passage being able to flow out of the air passage;a sucker disposed under a bottom face of the main body; an air chamber being defined in the sucker;an air sucking passage disposed in the main body, one end of the air sucking passage communicating with the air passage, the other end of the air sucking passage communicating with the air chamber of the sucker;an air intake passage disposed in the main body, an inner end of the air intake passage communicating with the air passage, whereby air flow through the air intake passage into the air passage;a slide passage disposed in the main body and intersecting the air passage or the air intake passage;a support column disposed in the slide passage of the main body and movable along the slide passage; andan operation/control member mounted on the main body and operable between a locking position and a releasing position to drive the support column to move; when the operation/control member is positioned in the locking position, the support column being positioned in a communication position, whereby the air passage or ...

Solar Trough Frame, Part and Method

A solar trough frame for holding solar mirrors includes a plurality of chords. The frame includes a plurality of extruded profiles, including chords, chord sleeves, struts, strut end pieces and mirror support pieces, each chord sleeve having at least one chord sleeve fin, each chord sleeve positioned about one of the chords. The frame includes a plurality of struts, at least one of the struts having a strut end piece having at least one strut fin that connects with a chord sleeve fin to connect the plurality of chords. The frame includes a platform supported by the chords and struts on which the solar mirrors are disposed. A chord sleeve for connecting a chord of a solar frame which supports solar mirrors to a strut end piece extending from a strut of the solar frame. A strut end piece for connecting the strut of a solar frame which supports solar mirrors to a chord sleeve of the solar frame. A method for linking a strut of a solar frame which supports solar mirrors to a chord of the solar frame. A method for supporting solar mirrors. 1. A solar trough frame for holding solar mirrors comprising:a plurality of chords;a plurality of extruded profiles, including chord sleeves and strut end pieces, each chord sleeve having at least one chord sleeve fin, each chord sleeve positioned about one of the chords;a plurality of struts, at least one of the struts having a strut end piece having at least one strut end piece fin that connects with a chord sleeve fin to connect the plurality of chords; anda platform supported by the chords and struts on which the solar mirrors are disposed.2. The frame as described in wherein at least one chord sleeve and strut end piece having a circle size which fits within a 7 inch diameter extrusion press.3. The frame as described in wherein the strut fins interface with the chord sleeve fins so that loads converge on a essentially common central point.4. The frame as described in wherein at least one strut intersects with at least one chord in ...

HOIST

An apparatus and method for supporting an object in an elevated position relative to a ground surface. The apparatus includes a tubular support member, a housing connected to the tubular support member, a winch supported in the housing, and a cable connected to the winch and extending from the winch through the housing and through the tubular support member in a way that the cable is concealed from unauthorized tampering. The apparatus may also include a first, second, and third roller for guiding the cable and a hook for securing an object to the tubular support member. 1. An apparatus for supporting an object in an elevated position relative to a ground surface , comprising:a tubular support member defining a passage and having a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the vertical portion having an upper end, a lower end, and an inlet into the passage positioned between the upper end and the lower end, the lower end being embeddable in the ground, the horizontal portion extending from the upper end of the vertical portion in a substantially perpendicular relationship to the vertical portion and having an upper side, a lower side, and an outlet from the passage formed through the lower side of the horizontal portion;a housing defining a cavity and connected to the vertical portion of the tubular support member so as to be positioned over the inlet of the vertical portion, the housing having a door for providing selective access to the cavity of the housing;a winch supported in the cavity of the housing; anda cable having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the winch, the cable extending from the winch and through the cavity of the housing, the inlet of the vertical portion, the passage of the tubular support member, and the outlet of the horizontal portion in a way that the portion of the cable positioned between the winch and the outlet is concealed from unauthorized tampering.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a first roller ...

SUPPORTING APPARATUS AND TORSION TEST MEASURING DEVICE USING SAME

A supporting apparatus includes a supporting assembly including a fixed member, a mounting member fixed to the fixed member and a lifting assembly. The mounting member includes a mounting portion having a first side, a second side opposite and parallel to the first side, and a top side coupling the first side with the second side. The lifting assembly includes a support member slidably attached to the first side of the mounting portion, a lifting member slidably attached to the second side of the mounting portion, at least one fixed pulley attached to the top side of the mounting portion, a connecting member arranged on the at least one fixed pulley, and coupling the support member with the lifting member, and one or more weight elements attachable to the lifting member. 1. A supporting apparatus comprising:a supporting assembly comprising a fixed member and a mounting member fixed to the fixed member, the mounting member comprising a mounting portion having a first side, a second side opposite and parallel to the first side, and a top side coupling the first side with the second side; and a support member slidably attached to the first side of the mounting portion;', 'a lifting member slidably attached to the second side of the mounting portion;', 'a connecting member coupling the support member with the lifting member; and', 'one or more weight elements attachable to the lifting member., 'a lifting assembly comprising2. The supporting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the support member defines a first through hole away from the mounting portion claim 1 , a central axis of the first through hole is in a vertical direction claim 1 , the first through hole comprises a taper hole and a second through hole claim 1 , and a central axis of the second through hole is aligned with a central axis of the taper hole.3. The supporting apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the support member comprises a fixed portion and a holding portion fixed to the fixed portion claim 2 , the fixed ...