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Co-manipulation robotic systems are described herein that may be used for assisting with laparoscopic surgical procedures. The co-manipulation robotic systems allow a surgeon to use commercially-available surgical tools while providing benefits associated with surgical robotics. Advantageously, the surgical tools may be seamlessly coupled to the robot arms using a disposable coupler while the reusable portions of the robot arm remain in a sterile drape. Further, the co-manipulation robotic system may operate in multiple modes to enhance usability and safety, while allowing the surgeon to position the instrument directly with the instrument handle and further maintain the desired position of the instrument using the robot arm.

A support assembly for a heating, ventilation, and / or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a bracket comprising a base and an arm extending from the base. The arm includes a flange having a plurality of connectors configured to facilitate coupling to a clamp at each of a plurality of positions along the arm. The arm is configured to engage with and support a conduit of the HVAC system via the clamp.

A mounting system for attachment exercise machine accessories wherein the mounting bracket is a separate piece that can be attached to the exercise machine prior to mounting of the accessory on the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket can be adapted to mount to existing exercise machines, and is easy to attach to an exercise machine separately from accessories to be mounted on it. The mounting bracket facilitates attachment of interchangeable accessories through a simplified mounting system that allows the user to keep both hands on the accessory during mounting. Play in the interface between the mounting bracket and accessory is taken up by a tensioning and locking device.

One-button operation type support leg and support foot frame includes a first bracket, a second bracket and a third bracket. The second bracket may slide relative to the first bracket, and the third bracket may slide relative to the second bracket in the length extension direction. An active locking mechanism locks or unlocks the first bracket and the second bracket being disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, and a drive locking mechanism locks or unlocks the second bracket and the third bracket being disposed between the second bracket and the third bracket. An interlocking mechanism may be disposed between the active locking mechanism and the drive locking mechanism. The active locking mechanism drives the driven locking mechanism to move through the interlocking mechanism, so the drive locking mechanism and the active locking mechanism are in a locked state or in an unlocked state at the same time.

The present disclosure discloses a connector that can be used to connect fitness equipment and relates to the technical field of fitness equipment. The connector includes a first connection member and a second connection member that are hinged to each other, a clamp cavity configured to connect the fitness equipment is formed by enclosing the first connection member and the second connection member, a buckling structure configured to lock or unlock the first connection member and the second connection member is provided between the first connection member and the second connection member. Compared to a structure of locking a connector by screwing nut, the advantage of the present disclosure is that locking or opening is simple, convenient, and quick by flipping the buckle to fasten.

A telescoping leg includes a leg tube, a leg, a knee, and a locking mechanism. The leg is shaped and sized to slide within the leg tube, and has a linear array of holes. The knee is between the leg tube and the leg, at least partially surrounds an end of the leg tube from which the leg extends. The locking mechanism is located at a knee aperture of the knee, and includes a locating pin having a tip extending through the locking-mechanism and a spring that applies a force on the locating pin. When the locating pin is aligned with a hole and the spring is not subject to an externally-applied force, the tip extends into the tapered hole and mates with an interior surface of the hole to secure a position of the leg within the leg tube. The tip and the hole may be correspondingly tapered.

A multi-piece umbrella pole that includes first and second pole sections that are assembled into an elongate umbrella pole. The pole sections include an alignment notch and cross pin for facilitating assembly of the two pole sections. An outer sleeve includes a button assembly that can actuate a detent pin for coupling or decoupling the pole sections. The outer sleeve can also include an actuator for a tilt mechanism that angles a canopy portion of the umbrella assembly.

A button assembly for a telescopic hot stick is provided. The button assembly comprises a button housing, a button, and a fastener. The button housing defines a cavity and at least one groove, and the cavity has a bottom cavity surface. The button is disposed in the cavity and the button has a first end and a second end. The second end is configured to face the bottom cavity surface. The fastener is disposed within the at least one groove, and the fastener is positioned adjacent the second end of the button. The fastener is spaced apart from the second end to collectively define a gap between the second end and the fastener.

Embodiments of a clamp (20) of this disclosure are adapted for securing a piece of equipment to a roof-mounted pedestal or rail (10) that has a slot (12) running along its top end (14). The clamp includes an upper body (300), a lower body (200) partially surrounded by the upper body, a holding spring (330) contained by the upper body, and a mounting bolt (100) that passes through the holding spring and is received by a rail nut (220) of the lower body. The lower body includes a pair of legs (211) with winged- or scroll-shaped feet (212) adapted for capture by the slot of the pedestal or rail. As the mounting bolt is tightened, a flange (324) of the upper body is drawn downward against an opposing surface of the equipment and the winged feet of the lower body are drawn upward against an opposing surface of the slot.

A portable tripod, comprising: a connecting assembly (2), first to third supporting legs (1), and a middle shaft tube (4). At least one supporting foot (3) is embedded into each of the first to third supporting legs (1), and the first to third supporting legs (1) and the supporting feet (3) respectively in the supporting legs can be folded inwards to form a compact hollow cylinder. The middle shaft tube (4) is embedded into the connecting assembly (2), the first to third supporting legs (1) and the supporting feet (3) respectively in the supporting legs can be folded inwards to form the compact hollow cylinder that can compactly match the middle shaft tube (4), and the portable tripod is small in overall size after being stored and portable, and can be put into a pocket.

A telescopic tripod with linkage locking is provided, which includes a support base, and three sets of first support tubes are hinged on the support base along a circumferential direction, wherein a sliding seat is slidably installed on the first support tube, a second support tube is fixedly installed on a lower side of the sliding seat, an installation seat is installed at a lower end of the second support tube, and a third support tube is slidably installed inside the installation seat. The sliding seat is provided with a first compression member controlled by a locking member, the installation seat is provided with a second compression member connected to the locking member through a first steel cable, and the second compression member is in contact with the third support tube. The telescopic tripod can realize a joint locking effect and make the operation more convenient.

The invention provides a quick-inserting lock device which comprises a mounting bracket, a locking mechanism, a locking mechanism, a locking mechanism, a locking mechanism, a locking mechanism, a locking mechanism and a locking mechanism, the mounting bracket is arranged on to-be-locked equipment, and a containing groove is formed in the mounting bracket; the two sliding blocks are correspondingly arranged at the two ends of the containing groove respectively, and first elastic pieces are arranged between the sliding blocks and the inner wall of the containing groove; the pressing rod, the pressing rod and the sliding block are all arranged in the containing groove through a first rotating shaft, a second elastic piece is arranged in the middle of the containing groove and located between the pressing rod and the installation support, a hook-shaped structure is arranged at one end of the pressing rod, a locking structure is arranged at the other end of the pressing rod, and the locking structure and a check block arranged on the rack or the base are locked in a pressed mode. The lock hook is rotationally arranged in the containing groove, a third elastic piece is arranged in the containing groove, and the lock hook and a hook-shaped structure arranged on the pressing rod are buckled and self-locked. According to the invention, rapid plugging locking and unlocking can be realized, the reliability is high, and the comfort level of an operator is enhanced.

A junction assembly comprising a primary hub, the primary hub comprising one or more primary hub sidewalls, one or more primary hub angular members; a top member disposed atop the primary hub; a secondary hub disposed below the primary hub; and one or more brackets pivotably coupled to at least one of the primary hub and the secondary hub.

The invention relates to a clip (1) for fastening a facade panel (2) to a wall support (3) of a wall, comprising: a. a substantially flat back leg (4) designed for fastening to the facade panel (2), and b. two retaining legs (5, 6) extending substantially orthogonally from the back leg (4) for a positive connection with a clip profile (7) arranged on the wall support (3), c. a longitudinal groove (8) extending in the longitudinal direction of the clip (1) on the back leg (4) with recesses (9), wherein the longitudinal groove (8) and the recesses (9) are designed to receive different connecting elements, in particular differently shaped undercut anchors (10) and / or blind fasteners, for flush fastening of the facade panel (2) to the clip (1) in a positive connection.

A coupling device has a support groove that, in a state in which the coupling device is attached to a first shaft-shaped section, allows a member having a shaft shape to be inserted therein in a direction crossing the first shaft-shaped section. The coupling device can fix, to the support groove, a second shaft-shaped section of a tool such as a clamp, which is a supported object, by using a second direction fixing screw while the second shaft-shaped section passes through the support groove. The coupling device can perform coupling to the second shaft-shaped section by means of a second coupling section which is formed by using the support groove and the second direction fixing screw.

A curtain rod apparatus includes a curtain rod having opposite ends. Each end can include a finial attachment mechanism. Each finial attachment mechanism can include at least one magnetic elopement of a finial attachment assembly positionable within the curtain rod that can be configured to facilitate attachment of a finial to the end of the curtain rod. In some embodiments, the assembly for each finial attachment mechanism can be configured so that no tools are needed beyond use of a user's hands to attach finials to the ends of the curtain rod.

A flexible U-bolt assembly includes a clamping bracket including a receiver and a U-bolt including (a) a first end fixed to the clamping bracket, (b) a second end adapted for receipt in the receiver and (c) a flexible elongated body extending between the first end and the second end.

Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder.

An over-center latch for a concave combine comprises a mount directly attached to a concave combine or an accessory for a concave combine, a base plate, a lever with a loop at one end that is configured to attach to a catch, and a center pin that allows the lever to rotate with respect to a handle. Either the handle or the lever can be pulled into a vertical position.

Systems and methods herein are directed to a bracket assembly. The bracket assembly can include a first bracket portion, a second bracket portion, or a sliding mechanism. The first bracket portion can include a first end with a first protruding portion, a second protruding portion, and an opening that extends between the first and second protruding portions, or a second end. The opening can receive a portion of a flexible hose assembly. The second end can receive a portion of a lateral support bar. The second bracket portion can be slidably coupled with the first bracket portion through the sliding mechanism by a pin. The sliding mechanism can include an aperture to receive the pin. The sliding mechanism can move in a lateral direction between the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion of the first end of the first bracket portion about the pin within the aperture.

The invention is suitable for the technical field of offshore photovoltaic power generation platforms, and provides a novel pipeline cross-shaped connecting structure which comprises cross-shaped hoops, the two cross-shaped hoops are clamped in a staggered mode and used for connecting a straight pipe and two disconnected pipes, each cross-shaped hoop comprises two locking hoops and a side plate, the two locking hoops of the same cross-shaped hoop are arranged in a crossed mode, and the two locking hoops of the same cross-shaped hoop are connected through the side plate. Side plates are arranged on the side walls of the locking hoops; each of the two lower-end double-stand-column pipe fittings comprises two stand column inserting pieces and a connecting part, and the connecting part is used for connecting the two stand column inserting pieces; and each pedal connecting piece comprises a horizontal supporting plate and a matching hoop, and the horizontal supporting plates are arranged above the matching hoops. Therefore, good connection strength can be guaranteed, effective support is provided for the photovoltaic panel, the service life of the device is prolonged, the stand column can be primarily positioned, the matching precision of the stand column and other structures is improved, and the installation efficiency is improved.

A bracket structure is provided, which includes: a bracket body, at least one positioning structure is arranged on one side of the bracket body located on the assembly surface, and a positioning hole is provided at one end of the positioning structure away from the bracket body. The adjustment structure includes a connection portion provided with a first via hole and an adjustment portion connected with a side wall of the connection portion and provided with a second via hole. The first via hole includes a first part and a second part arranged sequentially along an extending direction of the first via hole and away from the bracket body, at least part of the positioning structure is located in the first part corresponding to the first via hole and connected with the first part, the positioning hole on the positioning structure is exposed by the corresponding first via hole.

Methods, systems, devices, and products for use in a pole support system. Apparatus include a hinge joint comprising: a base having an insertion end with a longitudinal slot and with a fulcrum protrusion on an inner surface; a cup having a receiving end selectively receiving the insertion end of the base; a securing assembly configured to selectively release the cup from the base, the securing assembly comprising a rotatable shaft that translates along the longitudinal slot between at least i) a lower relative position corresponding to an engaged state in which the insertion end is received by the receiving end, and ii) an upper relative position corresponding to a released state in which the insertion end is free of the receiving end; the shaft having a cam projection positioned to contact against the fulcrum protrusion and displace the shaft toward the upper relative position when the shaft is rotated.

The present invention discloses a storage pole for facilitating telescopic control adjustment, comprising a main support pipe fitting, a fixed sleeve being installed at a front end of the main support pipe fitting, a limit adjustment mechanism being installed on a surface of an upper end of the fixed sleeve, and the limit adjustment mechanism being used for limiting and locking the telescopic adjustment pipe. According to the present invention, the limit adjustment mechanism facilitating assembling and fixing is installed at the front end of the main support pipe fitting, a limiting pin can be quickly controlled to be separated from a limit slot hole on the surface of the telescopic adjustment pipe by a pressing manner, thereby being capable of freely sliding the telescopic adjustment pipe to quickly adjust a length of the entire storage pole.