Abstract: A segmented inverting cover plate apparatus for an underfloor vehicle lifting jack comprises a cover plate comprising a first movable cover plate (4) and a second movable cover plate (6), wherein the first movable cover plate (4) and the second movable cover plate (6) are pivotly connected via a pin shaft (15). An anti-inversion block (5) is provided directly below the pin shaft (15). A guide wheel (7) is provided below the end of the second movable cover plate (6) away from the first movable cover plate (4). An inverting arm (3) is provided below the first movable cover plate (4), with one end of the inverting arm (3) connected to the anti-inversion block (5) via a bearing (13), the other end of the inverting arm connected to a powered push rod (1) via a pin shaft (17) and an oil-containing bearing (18), and the powered push rod (1) is installed on a powered push rod mounting seat (2).

Abstract: A hatch actuating arrangement for actuating a hatch of a hatch device, with the hatch device being adapted to be disposed or being disposed within a tower structure of a wind turbine. A hatch actuator being movably supported relative to the hatch such that a downward force upon the hatch actuator and a weight of the hatch actuator urges the hatch to rotate toward the open position; and wherein the hatch actuator is connected to and positioned proximate a side of a ladder above the hatch so that a user may open the hatch while upon the ladder above the hatch.

Abstract: A support arm for a sliding door of a mobile platform may include a first housing slidably attached to the mobile platform proximate to an opening of the mobile platform and a second housing attached to the sliding door of the mobile platform and to the first housing. The second housing may be moveable relative to the first housing between a retracted state and an extended state.

Abstract: A sash latch for retractable engagement with a side jamb of a window includes a lower member, which is fixed to a sash of the window, and an upper member with an extension. The upper member and extension slide relative to the lower member so that the extension can extend beyond the sash and can retract into the sash. In use, the extension extends beyond the sash and into the side jamb. A planar surface of the extension locks the sash to the side jamb. The extension also has a notch located opposite the planar surface. The notch prevents the extension from retracting into the sash when a heavy wind load is placed on the sash. Advantageously, this inhibits the sash from swinging dangerously inward under such a condition and reduces the possibility of damage or death.

Abstract: A roof window (1) comprising a frame (2) with a top member (5), a bottom member (6) and two side members (7, 8) defining a frame plane, and a sash (3) having a top member (9), a bottom member (10) and two side members (11, 12) defining a sash plane, the sash (3) being connected to the frame (2) by a pivot hinge (200) provided between the side members (7, 11; 8, 12) of the frame (2) and sash (3). The roof window (1) further comprising a covering (217, 201) and at least one fastening device (208, 209) for fastening the covering (217, 201) to the roof window (1). The at least one fastening device comprises a male part (208) and a female part (209) arranged with the male part (208) on the covering (217, 201) and the female part (209) on the frame (2) or sash (3) and adapted for mutual snap locking engagement.

Abstract: A safety window grid assembly includes a hollow housing, a rotating shaft rotatably disposed in the housing, a cord and a locking mechanism. The cord is retractable and extendable relative to the rotating shaft between a retracted state and an extended state. The locking mechanism is disposed on the housing, and includes an operating member rotatable relative to the housing, a driving member connected co-rotatably to the operating member, and a locking member. The locking member is movable between a locking position where a portion of the cord is clamped between the rotating shaft and the locking member such that the cord is not movable, and an unlocking position where the locking member is spaced apart from the cord such that the cord is movable.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically closing a garage door can include one or more door open sensors, one or more motion sensors, one or more timers, and a door close activator. In certain embodiments, the one or more door open sensors are configured to detect whether the garage door is completely open. In various embodiments, the one or more motion sensors are focused in a garage and configured to detect motion within the garage. In certain embodiments, the one or more timers are configured to delay for a predetermined time period after motion is no longer detected. In various embodiments, the door close activator is configured to close the garage door after the delay of the predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A gate within a gate within a barrier. A first, relatively small gate is engaged within a second, relatively large gate, which is engaged in a barrier for extending across a passageway of a residence. The relatively large gate can be closed to, for example, minimize access of toddlers to the passageway, while the relatively small gate can be opened to, for example, maximize access of small dogs to the passageway. One example of a passageway is the head or bottom of a stairway. The relatively large gate, when closed, minimizes toddlers from falling down or climbing up stairs. The relatively small gate, when open, permits small dogs to walk down or climb up the stairs.

Abstract: A protector having a hollow part with a sensor that detects an object between two conductive parts. The two conductive parts having a space therebetween. The hollow part has a wall having a horseshoe shaped cross section. Both ends of the wall are connected with an installation base member. The two conductive parts including a conductive part having a convex shape and a conductive part having a concave shape. The conductive parts are positioned in a manner such that the space substantially has a V-shaped cross section and a uniform width in cross section. Both ends of the V-shaped cross section terminate on an inner surface of the wall.

Abstract: A transit window assembly for a vehicle includes a panel. A support frame is attached to the panel. An egress frame is removably attached to the support frame. A mounting frame is attached to the vehicle. The egress frame is linked to the mounting frame. A release actuator is attached to the egress frame. A latching mechanism is coupled to the release actuator latching and unlatching the panel relative to the mounting frame preventing and allowing movement of the panel relative to the mounting frame between open and closed positions. The latching mechanism is attached to the egress frame and mounting frame and retains the panel in two directions.

Abstract: A pivot bar for a double hung window sash includes an elongated member having a knobbed end for engaging a window jamb or frame. The pivot bar has vertical and horizontal shields for completely covering the first and second apertures formed in the window sash. The pivot bar is “snap-fitted” into the first and second apertures which are formed with a conventional electric drill. The first aperture formed in the side of the sash is less than a complete circle in order for the drill bit to simultaneously form the second aperture in the bottom of the sash.

Abstract: An elastically averaged alignment system includes a first component having first and second alignment features, and a second component having third and fourth elastically deformable alignment elements. The first and second components are laterally slidably engageable with each other. The third elastically deformable alignment element is configured and disposed to interferingly, deformably and matingly engage with the first alignment feature. The fourth elastically deformable alignment element is configured and disposed to interferingly, deformably and matingly engage with the second alignment feature. Portions of the third and fourth elastically deformable alignment elements when engaged with respective ones of the first and second alignment features elastically deform to an elastically averaged final configuration that aligns the first component relative to the second component in six orthogonal directions by averaging the elastic deformation of the respective elastically deformable alignment elements.

Abstract: A dust sealing apparatus for a door garnish of a vehicle may include a dust sealing member contacting a side door sill when a rear door is closed, and the dust sealing member may be attached to an inner surface of the garnish of the rear door adjacent to a rear wheel arch, in which the dust sealing member includes a sealing part configured to prevent permeation of contaminants.

Abstract: A method and mechanism for moving an element, such as a sliding door (1), is disclosed. In the movement a first end of the element is first turned outwards, a second opposite end is then turned out placing the element in parallel with the original location of the element. The element is then displaced by extending a pull-out guide (4). The mechanism comprises a housing (2), the pull-out guide rail (4), a lock-and-release mechanism (19) and at least two lever arms (8, 11, 14, 16, 27, 30, 33, 39, 42). One end of a first lever arm (8, 27, 39) is received in a pivoting point (10, 29, 41) at the pull-out guide rail (4) and the opposite end of said lever arm (8, 27, 39) is received in a pivoting point (9, 28, 40) at the housing (2). The pivoting point (10, 29, 41) at the pull-out guide rail (4) is placed at a first end of the pull-out guide rail (4).

Abstract: A door assembly comprises a stationary frame, a movable frame, and an adjusting assembly. The adjusting assembly comprises an adjusting element detachably connected with the stationary frame and having a rod portion; a fixing element connected with the movable frame and having a cavity for receiving the rod portion; and a cam member disposed adjacent to the cavity and movable between an open position in which the movable frame is movable relative to the stationary frame and a closed position in which the movable frame is fixed relative to the stationary frame. The door assembly can be assembled without drilling, minimizing risk of damage to the frames, and can be assembled by a single person.

Abstract: A curved bypass door suitable for a shower or bath comprising a first door, a second door set back from the first door, and an upper track made of aluminum. In one aspect, the upper track has a lower rail adapted to receive a first roller for the first door and an upper rail adapted to receive a second roller for the second door. In another aspect, the upper rail is adapted to receive the roller of the second door and the lower rail is adapted to receive and fixedly hold the first door. Each door curvature such that both doors together form the curved bypass door. The upper track is curved to match the shape of the curved bypass door.

Abstract: An assembly kit includes a first bracket connectable to an appliance door, and a second bracket connectable to a decorative door panel. The assembly kit further includes a first spacer positionable between the first bracket and the second bracket, the first spacer movable to adjust a gap between the first bracket and the second bracket along a first axis. The assembly kit further includes a second spacer positionable between the first bracket and the second bracket, the second spacer movable to adjust a gap between the first bracket and the second bracket along a second axis different from the first axis. The assembly kit further includes a fastener operable to couple the first bracket and the second bracket together.

Abstract: A cover structure including a cover member movable between open and closed positions relative to an apparatus body, a supporting member that includes one end portion fixed to the cover member and another end portion attached to the apparatus body, the supporting member supports the cover member in the open position thereof, the apparatus body includes an engaging member that engages the supporting member to resist the movement of the supporting member and engages a portion of the supporting member when the cover member is in the closed position to maintain the cover member in the closed position.

Abstract: A sliding door system including a transom; at least one door leaf movable along the transom; an endless traction mechanism traction-resistantly connected to the at least one door leaf; a drive device for driving the endless traction mechanism, the drive device comprising a driven pulley guiding the endless traction mechanism; a rotational body torsion-resistantly connected to the driven pulley and rotatably supported by the transom, the rotational body comprises a coupling member; a locking bolt displaceably supported by the transom; and an electromechanical actuation device. The electromechanical actuation device is operable to cause the locking bolt to interlock with the coupling member of the rotational body to lock the at least one door leaf relative to the transom.

Abstract: A fully frameless sliding shower door assembly includes a sliding panel of sufficient strength to be fully self-supporting and includes a stationary panel. The need for an upper horizontal header member is eliminated by using an upper guide assembly having a guide which is fixed to the sliding panel and configured to slide about a top edge of the stationary panel. A self-centering roller assembly is attachable to the sliding panel without the need for a rail member. The roller assembly and a track therefore feature matching inverted and non-inverted generally U-shaped profiles. The shower door assembly further features inboard and outboard roller finger guards, as well as a track leveling feature which improves ease of installation.