Abstract: The self-installing anchor is configured for falling vertically through the water, embedding vertically into the soil, rotating and translating diagonally deeper through the soil in response to the anchor line load being transmitted to it, and achieving its maximum holding capacity with the anchor line acting normal to the fluke. In various implementations, a coupling mechanism at one end of the shank is engaged with a bearing surface at an entry end of the fluke to hold the shank close to the fluke while falling through the water and embedding vertically into the soil. The coupling mechanism provides eccentricity to the load applied and allows for the rotation of the anchor. The coupling mechanism is disengaged at a predetermined angle, liberating one end of the shank, and the point of application of the force on the anchor is modified to make it dive deeper into the soil.

Abstract: The self-installing anchor is configured for falling vertically through the water, embedding vertically into the soil, rotating and translating diagonally deeper through the soil in response to the anchor line load being transmitted to it, and achieving its maximum holding capacity with the anchor line acting normal to the fluke. In various implementations, a coupling mechanism at one end of the shank is engaged with a bearing surface at an entry end of the fluke to hold the shank close to the fluke while falling through the water and embedding vertically into the soil. The coupling mechanism provides eccentricity to the load applied and allows for the rotation of the anchor. The coupling mechanism is disengaged at a predetermined angle, liberating one end of the shank, and the point of application of the force on the anchor is modified to make it dive deeper into the soil.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling an electric motor (14) for, when energized, moving a vehicle window (22) selectively up or down and selectively in an auto up or auto down mode. The apparatus includes an electrical circuit electrically coupled to the electric motor (14) to energize the electrical motor (14) to move the window (22) toward one of the fully open and fully closed positions. The circuit includes a printed circuit board (46) and a first switch (10) for selectively energizing the electrical motor (14). An actuator (32) is movable to actuate the first switch (10) to actuate the electrical motor (14). A second switch (200) for selectively energizing the electrical motor (14) in an auto function mode is activated by a member (150) extending through the printed circuit board (46).

Abstract: A ball thrust antifriction bearing for operation at very high speed in the DN number range from 5.times.10.sup.5 to 2.times.10.sup.6 and higher while only marginally lubricated by a mist of liquid having comparatively poor lubricating qualities which is carried in a transporting air stream.

Abstract: A ball thrust antifriction bearing for operation at very high speed in the DN number range from 5.times.10.sup.5 to 2.times.10.sup.6 and higher while only marginally lubricated by a mist of liquid having comparatively poor lubricating qualities which is carried in a transporting air stream.

Abstract: This invention features the concept of packaging a transmission so that it can be selectively embodied in any drive system as a unitary structure and serve per se, if desired, as the hub of a rotary drive element. A distinctive feature of this package is that the housing of the transmission unit serves as an output element.A preferred embodiment of the above described concept incorporates details of an output speed-controlled transmission comprising an input shaft, an output shaft and adjustable drive means by which said input shaft drives said output shaft and is characterized by means responsive to the rotational speed of the output shaft to adjust the drive means so as to maintain a predetermined rotational speed condition of the input shaft.

Abstract: An output speed-controlled transmission comprising an input shaft, an output shaft and adjustable drive means through which said input shaft drives said output shaft. Means are provided in association with the output shaft and responsive to the rotational speed thereof; the last mentioned responsive means being operatively related to the drive means to adjust the drive means to maintain a predetermined rotational speed condition of the input shaft.