A ball and socket joint assembly is disclosed that includes a body defining a cavity, a collet disposed in the cavity to receive a ball of a connector, and an actuator shaft coupled to the collet for rotating and translating the collet in the cavity. The cavity has a distal opening to accept the ball and an engagement feature extending into the cavity. The collet has an outer diameter larger than the opening in the body when the ball is disposed in the collet, and the collet has a corresponding engagement feature around at least a portion of the outer surface for receiving the engagement feature and converting rotation of the compression member into translation of the compression member along a proximal-distal axis of the body. The collet is compressed against the opening of the cavity when the collet is advanced distally against the opening.

A cable mounting assembly that may include a ball fitting having a hole that receives a cable assembly. The ball fitting may be disposed in an abutment and may be received in a bracket that may be disposed on the abutment.

A locking system securing an image scanning device to a container includes a compressible material. The compressible material is disposed between a first securing plate and a second securing plate. A rotational element is disposed within curved edges of the first and second securing plates, where the curved edges each curve away from the compressible material. A shaft extends from the rotational element to the image scanning device. A fastener is secured through the first and second securing plates, and into the securing surface to lock the rotational element, and subsequently the shaft and image scanning device, in place. The locking system can be secured to a pitched surface to naturally position the image scanning device perpendicular to level ground.

A hinge with multiple preset positions is described. According to various embodiments, the hinge mechanism enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus, such as a computing device. In at least some embodiments, the hinge mechanism utilizes preset hinge positions that enable the support component to be placed at different preset positions. For instance, the hinge mechanism is configured such that an attached support component tends to “snap” into various preset positions. In at least some embodiments, the hinge mechanism includes an emergency escape position that enables the support component to be rotated beyond normal operating positions without damaging the support component.

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

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

A device for providing a lockable modular connection between two parts, the device includes a first element for connecting to one of the parts and a second element for connecting to the other part. The first element includes a rod secured to a ball joint. The second element includes a housing containing the ball joint. The device has an inner space between an inner face of the housing and a peripheral face of the ball joint, and a locking element arranged between the housing and the ball joint. Motifs are arranged on the peripheral face of the ball joint and/or on the inner face of the housing. The locking element consists of a hardened material that fills the entire inner space and with regard to which the motifs form abutments in order to hold the ball joint in a fixed position in the housing.

A device for providing a lockable modular connection between two parts, the device includes a first element for connecting to one of the parts and a second element for connecting to the other part. The first element includes a rod secured to a ball joint. The second element includes a housing containing the ball joint. The device has an inner space between an inner face of the housing and a peripheral face of the ball joint, and a locking element arranged between the housing and the ball joint. Motifs are arranged on the peripheral face of the ball joint and/or on the inner face of the housing. The locking element consists of a hardened material that fills the entire inner space and with regard to which the motifs form abutments in order to hold the ball joint in a fixed position in the housing.

Provided is a locking device, comprising a first lock body and a second lock body; the first lock body comprises an angle rotating disc base (11), an angle rotating disc (12) and a lock plate (13), the angle rotating disc (12) can rotate around its own axis and the angle rotating disc base (11) has a first mounting surface; the second lock body comprises a fixed base (21) and a spring lock (22), the fixed base (21) is provided with a second mounting surface, and a limit surface facing one end face of the angle rotating disc (12); one end face of the angle rotating disc (12) facing the limit surface is provided with a plurality of bevels (121) at intervals along circumferential direction; rotating the angle rotating disc (12) can make the limit surface fit with different bevels (121) to adjust the included angle.

Provided is a locking device, comprising a first lock body and a second lock body; the first lock body comprises an angle rotating disc base (11), an angle rotating disc (12) and a lock plate (13), the angle rotating disc (12) can rotate around its own axis and the angle rotating disc base (11) has a first mounting surface; the second lock body comprises a fixed base (21) and a spring lock (22), the fixed base (21) is provided with a second mounting surface, and a limit surface facing one end face of the angle rotating disc (12); one end face of the angle rotating disc (12) facing the limit surface is provided with a plurality of bevels (121) at intervals along circumferential direction; rotating the angle rotating disc (12) can make the limit surface fit with different bevels (121) to adjust the included angle.