Abstract: The inventive concept is a safety device, which is an emergency safety system constructed so as to be clamped to a climbing tree stand typically used by an outdoorsman, particularly a hunter. The objective of the device is to safely expedite the vertical positioning of a tree mounting strap during ascent and/or descent of a tree. This is accomplished by means of symmetrical left and right assemblages of rigid mounting arms, brackets, and retention clasps which, when combined, hold a the tree mounting strap loosely around the circumference of a tree trunk. Should the climber experience an imminent fall from the tree, the arms of the safety device will cause the un-tensioned tree mounting strap (to which the hunter's body safety harness is attached) to collapse against the tree trunk. This tightening action will arrest the fall immediately and prevent serious injury.

Abstract: A barrier system including an elastic net coupled to a cable, an energy absorption member coupled between the cable and an anchoring assembly, and an actuation assembly coupled to the net and configured to rotate the net about an axis of rotation between a closed position restricting vehicle access through the barrier system, and an open position allowing vehicle access through the barrier system.

Abstract: Coverings for structures which can be installed in the ground are known. In order to lock the covering on the structure, closures are known which comprise a snap bolt which is designed in such a way and is mounted movably on the covering (20) against the force of a spring device in such a way that, during closing of the covering (20), the snap bolt is forced back and snaps in behind a counterbearing (14, 14?) fixed to the structure in a closure position. To simplify the arrangement and also to improve durability, it is proposed that the snap bolt is mounted in a housing (40) which can be fastened in a housing receptacle of the covering (20).

Abstract: A safety apparatus for a sliding door of a vehicle, including a lower rail including a mid stopper bracket; and an arm affixed at an external extremity to the sliding door and connected at an internal extremity to the lower rail, the arm including a mid stopper lever that is rotatable. In an open position, the mid stopper lever contacts the mid stopper bracket and contacts a tongue of the internal extremity of the arm to prevent the sliding door from exceeding a mid open position.

Abstract: An expandable safety gate for a vehicle door opening comprising a first substantially rectangular frame and a second substantially rectangular frame slidingly engaged in the first frame such that the two frames are positioned in the same vertical plane, the second frame being extendable from the first frame to fit within the door opening; and locking mechanisms to secure the second frame in its extended position within the vehicle door opening, wherein safety gate is comprised of non-conductive material.

Abstract: A device for opening or closing an aircraft door includes an electric motor; a connector to connect the motor, and a driver. The driver includes a screw and nut system having a screw rotationally driven by the motor. The driver is configured to drive continuously and in sequence the connector with the door in a translational movement along one preset direction and then in rotational movement.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hatch arrangement for a motor vehicle, the hatch arrangement having a hatch leaf movable between an open hatch position and a closed hatch position, and a cinching catch for engaging a cinching striker of the motor vehicle, which cinching catch is movably coupled to the hatch leaf, and a hatch drive arrangement for moving the hatch leaf. The hatch drive arrangement is coupled with the cinching catch for moving the cinching catch. The invention is also directed to a hatch drive arrangement for such a hatch arrangement.

Abstract: A lift gate system includes a gate, a first pole, a second pole, a header and an internal operator. The first pole is configured to attach to the ground on one side of the gate and includes a first track attached approximate to a first top. The second pole is configured to attach to the ground on the opposite side of the gate from the first pole and includes a second track attached approximate to a second top. The header interconnects the first top with the second top. The internal operator is configured for lifting the gate, where the internal operator is inside the first pole, the second pole, and/or the header.

Abstract: A safety device for an aerial lift (10) having operator controls (23) for maneuvering its basket (20) to a desired location and including at least one passive normally closed safety switch (30)(130), e.g. an emergency switch, operable to cut electrical supply and prevent further movement of the basket (20), the safety device comprising a switch activation device (27,160,170) extending across the basket proximate to the controls (23) and an auxiliary safety switch (26) connected in series with the safety switch (30,130) with its contacts C1 normally closed (switch on) unless caused to open (switch off) by operation of the switch activation, thereby cutting off the electrical supply.

Abstract: The subject invention provides for a weatherstrip assembly for sealing between a frame and a closure member of a vehicle. The assembly includes a trim portion having a body and a flange extending from the body. The flange is capable of moving between an initial position and a final position. A seal extends from the body for abutting and sealing the closure member. An adhesive is disposed on the body for coupling the trim portion to the frame. The adhesive is disposed opposite the seal such that the seal extends away from the adhesive. A retaining member is selectively mounted to the flange and spaced from the adhesive for selectively engaging the frame to selectively hold the flange in the initial position relative to the frame. The retaining member is removed from the flange while concurrently moving the flange toward the final position.

Abstract: A door body includes a door main body, an upper guided portion provided to an upper portion of the door main body, and a lower guided portion provided to a lower portion of the door main body. A guide member includes an upper guide portion, a lower guide portion, and a restricting portion. The upper guide portion supports the upper guided portion from below while restricting movement of the upper guided portion along the fore and aft direction. The lower guide portion supports the lower guided portion from below while restricting movement of the lower guided portion along the fore and aft direction. The upper guided portion is moved upwardly away from the upper guide portion in the expanded support state. The restricting portion restricts movement of the door main body in the first direction in the expanded support state, and restricts movement of the door main body in the second direction in the expanded support state.

Abstract: A window assembly includes a first sash having a first rail having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and an opposite second end. A continuous handle extends along the length of the first rail and is pivotally connected to the first rail between a lowered first position and a second raised position.

Abstract: Elevated work platforms, as well as associated methods, are provided. In one particular embodiment, an elevated platform apparatus is provided comprising a first rail assembly having a pair of rails coupled with a plurality of rungs, a second rail assembly hingedly coupled with the first rail assembly, a platform configured to rest upon a portion of the first rail assembly and the second rails assembly and a cage associated with the platform. The cage may include at least one bar and at least one gate, the at least one gate being configured to swing in a first direction upon a user stepping on to the platform from the first rail assembly, and then swing back to a closed position after the user is standing on the platform. The at least one gate is also limited from being displaced in a second direction, opposite the first direction, beyond the closed position.

Abstract: A geared motor includes a motor and a reduction drive. The reduction drive includes a gear housing, a speed reduction-output member, and a restriction portion. The gear housing includes a support shaft. The speed reduction-output member includes a reduction gear, an output gear meshed with an input member, and an accommodation recess. The speed reduction-output member is rotationally supported by the support shaft. The restriction portion is configured to restrict movement of the speed reduction-output member relative to the support shaft. The restriction portion is located between an outer circumferential surface of the support shaft and an inner circumferential surface of the accommodation recess. The restriction portion is located in an axial direction of the support shaft at a position that differs from a portion where the speed reduction-output member abuts in a radial direction against the input member.

Abstract: A vertically extending upright pillar sash of a vehicle door frame is formed by combining a first member which includes a glass run channel, for holding a glass run, on an inner peripheral side of the door frame, and a second member which includes a portion projecting toward a vehicle interior with respect to the glass run channel. The first member and the second member each includes facing portions that are spaced from each other and face each other in a direction connecting the inner peripheral side and an outer peripheral side of the door frame, and fixing portions that are provided at the upper part of the upright pillar sash by overlaying the facing portions on each other and fixing the facing portions to each other in the direction connecting the inner peripheral side and the outer peripheral side of the door frame.

Abstract: A vehicle door assembly includes a vehicle door having a door cavity defined between outer and inner panels. The door is rotationally operable about a door hinge. A first slide is coupled to the vehicle door. A rotating bar is slidably coupled to the first slide and is operable about a bar hinge between door-closed and door-open positions. The bar hinge is coupled to the vehicle frame and is distal from the door hinge. An actuator includes a drive portion coupled to a drive mechanism that rotates the actuator about a drive shaft and an idler portion rotationally coupled to the drive portion at an actuator pivot. Operation of the drive portion slidably operates an actuator end along a second slide defined by the rotating bar between a high-torque position that corresponds to the door-closed position and a low-torque position that corresponds to the door-open position.

Abstract: A gear assembly comprises a housing, a first gear shaft in the housing, a first spiral gear coupled to the first gear shaft in the housing, a second gear shaft in the housing, a second spiral gear coupled to the second gear shaft in the housing, and a fluid connection between a first chamber and a second chamber. The first spiral gear and the second spiral gear couple to define the first chamber and the second chamber within the housing.

Abstract: A fenestration unit, such as a window, having an upper sash and a lower sash can be configured to permit separate and independent movement of the upper sash and the lower sash when desired, while restraining the upper sash from movement caused by movement of the lower sash. A fenestration unit having a single movable sash can also be configured to provide securement of the single movable sash against undesired vertical movement.

Abstract: Fall arrester (1) for a cable holding device (2) which can be installed without a roof penetration, which cable holding device has at least one post (2a), wherein the fall arrester (1) has multiple layers at least in one section of the fall arrester and a post stabilizer (4) and/or a post anchorage (5) is integrated into the multi-layer section (3), wherein the post stabilizer (4) and/or the post anchorage (5) has multiple layers at least in one section thereof, and wherein the multi-layer section (3) of the fall arrester (1) has at least one layer (3a) made of composite material reinforced with glass fibers and/or with carbon fibers (FRP layer), and said FRP layer (3a) also forms a layer of the multi-layer post stabilizer (4) and/or of the multi-layer post anchorage (5).

Abstract: A vehicle door is provided with: a main sash that is disposed above a door main body and that encircles a window opening; and an auxiliary sash of which the upper end abuts the main sash. The auxiliary sash is provided with: a second vehicle interior wall abutting a first vehicle interior wall of the main sash; a second vehicle exterior wall abutting a first vehicle exterior wall; and a second bottom wall coupling the second vehicle interior wall and the second vehicle exterior wall. A notch that is notched alongside the first vehicle exterior wall is formed solely at the second vehicle exterior wall. The bottom end of the notch is disposed below the tip side of the second bottom wall and the top side of the second vehicle interior wall formed contiguously.