Abstract: An inertial lock for the electric actuated release mechanism of a door latch, said release mechanism comprising a solenoid and plunger and said inertial lock comprising a spring biased inertial ring disposed on an extended portion of the solenoid and operably associated with spring biased locking tabs operable to lock the plunger in place during conditions which would provide forces that might undesireably actuate the release mechanism, such as certain vehicle accident conditions. This inertial lock is set within the confines of a conventional electric latch release mechanism, not requiring additional space, and features have been incorporated into the design to ease assembly of the electric actuated release mechanism and aid in the collection of flux from the solenoid.

Abstract: The structure includes two flat side frames connected by crosspieces, each of which has a pair of shafts pivoted together and provided with wheels; a slide is slidable on one of these by the action of rotation of a third shaft pivoted on one of the preceding ones and controls, by a connection element, the associated rotation of the two first shafts to vary their relative angular positions.

Abstract: A power operated vehicle includes a body which is preferably mounted to three wheels and which includes a vertical transverse roll bar extending from one side of the body to the other with a longitudinal roll bar extending vertically from the back of the body to the transverse roll bar and with a seat spring mounted from the roll bars.

Abstract: A folding step beneath a vehicle door has a folding mechanism comprising a shaft joined to the door and extending downwards along the extended hinge line. The shaft has a driver interacting with abutments on the step to initiate folding out and folding up of the step. The step is loaded by a snap spring mechanism which, after initial folding out with the aid of the driver, completes the folding out of the footstep so that folding out is accomplished regardless of whether the door is opened completely or partially.

Abstract: An automotive steering column cover has upper and lower cover members both made of a plastic material. The cover members define therein downwardly and upwardly directed recesses, respectively, and are adapted to abut each other along the edges of the recesses to form a hollow assembly which surrounds an associated steering shaft. At least the lower cover member has an integral clip extending therefrom to the steering shaft. The clip has a generally C-shaped free end defining an opening of a dimension slightly less than the diameter of the steering shaft whereby the C-shaped end of the clip can be snapped onto the steering shaft by the resiliency of the plastic material to mechanically connect the cover member to the steering shaft. The lower cover member therefore can be easily mounted on the steering shaft.

Abstract: A human powered vehicle of the pedal-driven type having three or more wheels, a frame and seat for supporting one or more riders in a generally supine position, and a streamlined shell enclosure with a transparent canopy which is openable for entry and egress of the rider. The preferred embodiment for a single rider has two steerable wheels located forward of the rider at approximately the widest part of the streamlined shell, and a single fixed drive wheel centrally positioned behind the rider. The drive wheel is equipped with a multi-sprocket gearing arrangement, and a large pedal-equipped sprocket wheel is mounted in a position slightly forward and above the common axis of the front wheels for ready engagement by the rider's feet. A single drive chain extends from the drive sprocket to the sprocket cluster and passes around idler rollers which direct the chain beneath the rider.

Abstract: A ski binding having a sole plate which is mounted on a ski and including a step frame which can swivel about an axis on the front side of the sole plate. The sole plate is connected in a releasable manner to the ski so that if a skier falls, he is released from the ski. The step frame can be solidly connected to the sole plate during a downhill run but can be released to facilitate cross-country skiing. A draw spring, one end of which is connected to the under side of the sole plate, has its other end connected to a strap which passes through an opening in the upper side of the sole plate. A buckle is attached to the strap where it passes through the sole plate. When the buckle is situated on the sole plate, the step frame can swivel freely about its connection axis. On the other hand, when the buckle is located on the step frame, the spring tension tends to maintain the step frame against the sole plate.

Abstract: The mechanical unit, equipped with an electric motor rotating at a high velocity, turns a wheel hub at a low velocity by means of a speed reducer and includes an external brake disk rotating at an intermediate velocity. The brake disk cooperates with conventional elements to constitute a unified external braking means which operates effectively and is easily accessible.

Abstract: A wheel hub assembly includes a tubular shaped hub member and a univeral joint member connected to the hub member for rotating it about an axis of rotation. The universal joint member fits into the hub member with each having spaced apart confronting surfaces. A filler material is filled into the space between the confronting surfaces and forms a torque transmitting connection between the universal joint member and the hub member.

Abstract: A ski binding front jaw has a cylindrical sleeve supported on a ski-fixed housing for axial movement parallel to the longitudinal axis of the ski in response to movement of ski boot engaging sole holders. An adjusting screw has an end portion rotatably and axially slidably supported in the sleeve, a threaded portion spaced from the end portion which threadedly engages an abutment, and a central portion of lesser diameter than the end portion adjacent thereto. A hollow cylinder is rotatably and axially slidably supported on the sleeve coaxial therewith by a first inner surface and has a second inner surface of greater diameter than the first surface adjacent thereto. The sleeve has a plurality of circumferentially spaced radial openings, and a spherical ball is disposed in each opening. The radial distances between the screw central portion and cylinder first surface and the screw end portion and cylinder second surface substantially equal the diameter of the balls.

Abstract: A roller skate plate is shown which includes a plate mounted against the sole of a boot and a slotted platform that receives a pair of C-shaped leaf springs within the slot. A pair of pivot posts mount within the slot to adjustably secure the C-shaped springs. Each pivot post includes a housing having a longitudinal bore which receives a helical spring or elastomeric plug to support a pivot plunger. The pivot plunger includes a spherical ball which engages a spherical socket within a pivot cap. The pivot cap passes through an aperture in the end of each C-shaped spring which functions to retain the cap and plunger within the housing. Skate axles are attached between the ends of the C-shaped leaf springs.

Abstract: A luggage carrier is provided with a pivoting handle which pivots between a use position and a storage position. The handle is pivotally attached to a pair of spaced-apart rods which extend upwardly from the base of the luggage carrier, and locking tubes which are slidably mounted on the handle are slidable over the upper ends of the rods to lock the handle in its use position.

Abstract: A controller (10) for the traction motor of an industrial truck comprises an actuator spool (56) which is axially shiftable by a manual selector member (12) for actuating a plurality of control switches (44,46,48). Detents (86,78,82,84) hold the spool in forward, reverse or park positions and a return spring (66) urges the spool toward neutral position. The actuator spool (56) is adapted for rotational movement about its axis for automatic release of the detents and return of the spool to neutral position. A seat occupancy detector (18) is actuated when the driver leaves the seat and imparts rotational movement to the spool which releases the detents and returns the spool to neutral. The controller is also adapted to provide manual and automatic control of a parking brake (6). Then the selector member is in the park position, cams (184) on the actuator spool actuates a control switch (48) to apply the vehicle brake.