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Power assisted equipment mounting system

US4930741A · kind A · utility

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14References
8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 1989
Grant dateJun 5, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 28, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F15/027
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable mounting is provided for use between the foot of a machine and the floor where the machine is located, as well as a method for adjusting the height of the foot. The mounting comprises a bearing member and a compressible cushion member which supports the bearing member, as well as an adjustable member which maintains the bearing member in spaced relation with the supporting member. A lifting member is interposed between the bearing member and the supporting member and is extendable to move the supporting member away from the bearing member without reducing the deflection of the cushion member. The portion of the adjustable member between the bearing member and the supporting member may be readily altered while the load of the machine is borne by the lifting member. A series of the mountings may be located beneath the several feet of the machine, and their height adjustments coordinated to assure levelness of the machine bed without deflection of the bed or stressing the machine with a change of attitude.

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