Abstract: A conveyor system has a load support structure which enables loads to be moved along the conveyor. The load support structure has an input position at which loads can be placed into the conveyor system, an unload position at which loads can be removed from the conveyor system and a load storage area located between the input position and the unload position. The conveyor system also includes a plurality of sensors including an input sensor which senses when a load is at the input position, an unload sensor which senses when a load is at the unload position, and a filled sensor which determines when a pre-selected portion of the load structure has been filled with loads. A propulsion system moves loads along the load support structure. One such propulsion system includes a tram which reciprocates along the load support system. A control system responds to the sensors to cause the propulsion system to move one or more loads to the unload position whenever the unload position is empty.

Abstract: A conveyor system has a load support structure which enables loads to be moved along the conveyor. The load support structure has an input position at which loads can be placed into the conveyor system, an unload position at which loads can be removed from the conveyor system and a load storage area located between the input position and the unload position. The conveyor system also includes a plurality of sensors including an input sensor which senses when a load is at the input position, an unload sensor which senses when a load is at the unload position, and a filled sensor which determines when a pre-selected portion of the load structure has been filled with loads. A propulsion system moves loads along the load support structure. One such propulsion system includes a tram which reciprocates along the load support system. A control system responds to the sensors to cause the propulsion system to move one or more loads to the unload position whenever the unload position is empty.

Abstract: A switch having a plate like matrix with laterally spaced longitudinally extending bores extending from one end of the plate to the other and wires resting in the bores with bare parts of the wires extending through the bores and insulating parts of the wires received in notches at one end of the plate. The plate has openings in one side communicating with the bare wires so that a slider sliding on the plate engages the wires through the openings forming contact with the wires and connecting the wires together at the proper positions of the slider thereby providing a switch for electrically connecting the wires together at selected positions of the slider on the plate.

Abstract: A light reflector for a light is disclosed which may be formed by progressive dies to form all electrical contacts from a coil or sheet of the electrically conductive metal. After formation of the contacts and buss work the last stage of the progressive die automatically inserts the buss work on the plastic reflector which is secured by tinnerman type locks formed by the progressive die or by heat staking. The reflector supports a printed circuit card which contains the circuit and switching means. The end result is the elimination of any wiring from the PC Card to the battery and fluorescent tube contacts. The angular mounds direct any misaligned battery contacts to the proper contact area. Trusses formed on their reflector are aligned to support the battery pick-up contacts to avoid contact deflection, and assure proper contact orientation. The switch protrudes from a preformed window in the lantern case after assembly.

Abstract: A spotlight having a generally cylindrical housing with an integral radially extending pistol grip handle at one end, a cord retractor in the rear and a seal beam light closing the open end of the cylindrical housing. The lamp is held in a shock absorbing position by projections on the housing and an integral trigger connected to the housing through a living hinge actuates the switch to turn the light on and off. A trigger lock holds the light "on" and the trigger guard prevents the trigger from being turned on inadvertently. An improved cord holder is provided which utilizes a pinch connection.

Abstract: A combination floodlight, spotlight and flasher circuit is disclosed herein. The circuit is provided with a manual switch means, which will turn a spotlight to on, off, and flash, and turn the floodlight on, off, and to a battery saver position. The floodlight is operated through a unique inverter circuit and flasher circuit combination. Multiple combinations of switching modes make it possible to selectively accomplish various combinations of lights simultaneously.