Abstract: A wheel speed sensor assembly includes a sensor having a housing configured to be received within a bore in a mounting block such that the sensor is spaced from, and faces, an exciter ring and senses rotation of the exciter ring. The housing extends along a longitudinal axis and defines a key on a radially outer surface having first and second portions having different heights. The first portion is configured to be received within a first keyway that is formed in the mounting block and is in communication with the bore in the mounting block. A clamping sleeve is configured to secure the sensor within the bore in the mounting block. The clamping sleeve defines a bore configured to receive the housing of the sensor and a second keyway in communication with the bore in the clamping sleeve. The second portion of the key is received within the second keyway.

Abstract: A connection device for connecting a child car seat to an automobile seat wherein the connection device includes a ratchet assembly for manual tightening of a webbing attached thereto.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a cable spool assembly. The cable spool assembly includes a first spool that is detachably coupled to a second spool by respective coupling features of the first spool and the second spool such that the first spool and the second spool are coaxially aligned.

Abstract: An emergency seatbelt release apparatus is disclosed for use in a seatbelt mechanism. The release apparatus includes a release actuator coupled to a seatbelt locking member to facilitate selective unlocking of the seatbelt locking mechanism from a biased locked position.

Abstract: A mobile peripheral adapter has plural data and plural video ports disposed along a perimeter of a circular housing having first and second rotationally coupled portions. One housing portion includes electronic components for adapting USB information into selected of plural outputs protocols, the electronic components interfaced with the data and video ports and a USB cable. The other housing portion includes a cable guide that engages with the USB cable to retract and extend the USB cable at the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a static discharger, an aircraft, and an installation process for the static discharger. According to an aspect of the present invention, a static discharger is provided which includes: a basement; and a discharger body installed to the basement. An installation orientation adjusting mechanism is provided between the basement and the discharger body, and the installation orientation adjusting mechanism allows the discharger body to be rotationally orientated, with respect to the basement, to a predetermined installation orientation during an on-site-installation of the static discharger. The static discharger further includes a first fixing mechanism adapted to fix the discharger body, which has been oriented to the predetermined installation orientation, to the basement.

Abstract: A storage device that hangs from a rod, rope, cable or other support member which employs tension force to hold apparel belts with prongs and buckles, or other linear items that have holding elements (rings, buckles, fabric loops or holes), to the surface of a hollow body which rotates around the shaft of the hanging hook. This is done by latching the belts or linear items to the device using eyelets, clasps, clips or closeable hooks (e.g. carabiner spring hooks or reversible wire gates or closeable rings). This device stores linear items in a space-efficient way when a plurality of items attached are hung, allows better organizing and viewing of the items stored, even in a crowded space. In addition it securely attaches the items stored to the attachment mechanism and allows retrieval of items easily without the need to remove the whole device from the support member.

Abstract: The earphone system with retractable cables includes a Y-shaped housing including a first earphone, a first cable winding take-up reel, a first cable connected to the first earphone and the first take-up reel, a second earphone, a second cable winding take-up reel, a second cable connected to the second earphone and the second cable winding take-up reel, a plug-in connector, a third cable winding take-up reel, and a third cable connected to the plug-in connector and the third cable winding take-up reel. The three take-up reels are disposed non-coaxially in the housing, for independently spooling the respective first cable, second cable, and third cable. The housing can include a Bluetooth module and a microphone. The third cable can be electrically connected to the earbuds and the microphone to carry audio signals to and from the earphone system when the plug-in connector is plugged into a mobile device.

Abstract: A retractable cable locking device for securing articles with retractable cables includes a housing that has a front, a back, a first side, a second side, a top and a bottom defining an internal space. Shafts, rotationally coupled to and extending between the front and the back, are positioned in the internal space. Cables are extendable from and retractable into the housing through holes positioned in the first side. Each of the cables has a first end coupled to one of the shafts and a second end coupled to a locking hub. Ports, which are complimentary to the locking hubs, and a key lock, which is operationally coupled to the ports, are positioned in the second side. A speaker, a processor and a power module are coupled to and positioned in the housing. The processor is operationally coupled to the power module, the speaker and the key lock.

Abstract: An overhead sign display system is provided for facilitating the hanging of overhead retail signs, banners and the like upon a line stretched across opposing horizontal supports suspended from the ceiling or affixed to an upright support from the floor or other fixture in a safe, efficient and sturdy manner and to provide an efficient way of maintaining tension on the line. The system includes a free floating reel constructed of a rod around which is coiled a line held in place by a spacer, washers and nuts and which is then inserted into a first end of a horizontal support housing such that the line can be stretched taut across and fastened to the opposing support or fixture then tightened by turning the reel in an opposite direction and securing the reel in place inside the housing. Opposing bolts are threaded through the horizontal support or an optional locking sleeve to engage the reel assembly so as to affix the reel assembly in place and maintain tautness of the line.

Abstract: An innovative and advantageous ratcheting system having a housing, a corresponding ratcheting member, and a primary ratcheting member. Wherein the members provide dependent interlocking behavior between the corresponding ratcheting member and the primary ratcheting member whereby the dependent interlocking behavior takes place on the adjoining surfaces orthogonal to the axis in which the ratcheting mechanism is rotatably mounted. Such interlocking behavior is dependent upon the direction of relative torque between the corresponding ratcheting member and the primary ratcheting member thereby allowing relative rotary motion in the first predetermined direction while preventing relative rotary motion in the second predetermined rotary direction. Further, the interlocking behavior between the corresponding ratcheting member and primary ratcheting member can be disabled whereby relative rotary motion between the ratcheting members can be achieved in the second predetermined rotary direction.

Abstract: A wire winder for winding a wire includes a housing, a latching portion, a rotary assembly, a torsion spring, a cover coupled to the housing, and an operation portion. The rotary assembly can rotate to wind the wire into the housing or unwind the wire out of the housing. The torsion spring is fixed between the rotary assembly and the cover. The operation portion is capable of moving in a telescopic manner, to make the latching portion lock or unlock the rotary assembly. The wire winder further includes at least one location member and a through portion. The at least one location member and the through portion define a wire channel for the wire. The outer end of the wire passes through the at least one location member and the through portion and extends out of the housing through a wire hole defined on the housing.

Abstract: An operating system for a window covering includes at least one spring motor, at least one variable force brake, and at least one lift spool assembly operatively coupled to a panel for raising and lowering a panel. An effective shaft is operatively coupled to and synchronizes the spring motor, the variable force brake, and the lift spool. The variable force brake comprises a one-way clutch operatively coupled to the shaft. A brake member is operatively engaged with the one-way clutch to apply a brake force to the one-way clutch when the shaft is rotated. The magnitude of the brake force applied to the one-way clutch is determined by the rotational position of the shaft.

Abstract: A holder to maintain elongated flexible materials in a coiled orientation, has at least one coil support assembly. Each coil support assembly has a first support and a second support. At least one roller is supported by the first support. The second support is positioned in spaced linear relation to the first support. The first support and the second support are capable of relative linear movement toward each other and away from each other. At least one roller is supported by the second support. A linear stop limits movement of the first support and the second support away from each other. A retraction mechanism biases the first support and the second support away from each other.

Abstract: A spool apparatus is described to include in one particular example a cable spool with a first cylindrical lip and a second cylindrical lip on an opposite side of the cable spool. A center of the spool includes a clutch bearing in the center of both the first cylindrical lip and the second cylindrical lip that provides a rotational axis for the cable spool to rotate around. The apparatus may also include a feed slot near the first cylindrical lip that provides a passage for cable to pass from the second cylindrical lip to the first cylindrical lip.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cable winding device including: a base member disposed in a fixed state; a winding reel that is connected to part of a cable and that can be rotated relative to the base member in a winding direction and an unwinding direction; a lever supported on the winding reel and rotated together with the winding reel relative to the base member; a biasing member biasing the winding reel in the winding direction; a rotatable member that is disposed to face the base member, that can be rotated around a fulcrum axis relative to the base member, and that has a control part operative to control winding of the cable; and a control rib located on a locus of rotation of the rotatable member. The winding of the cable is controlled according to the position of the control part relative to the control rib.

Abstract: An enclosure which provides a storage of mobile phone headset cables as well as a means to extend and retract said headset cables is disclosed. The enclosure allows the headset cables to be wound internally onto a large diameter reel while a mobile phone connecting cable is wound onto a smaller spool, thereby allowing a greater length of headset cables to be extended. A button enables said cables to be retracted to eliminate slack while the device is in use, or to completely retract the cables when the device is disconnected from the phone. The retracted cable portions may be contained within the enclosure which further comprises a plurality of nests along external surfaces for the storage of ear buds, a microphone, and the phone connection plug in a flush manner, thereby avoiding the entanglement of exposed loose cables.

Abstract: An earphone cable winder for winding at least one cable of an earphone includes a first housing, a second housing coupled to the housing, at least one rotatable assembly rotatably arranged within a space defined by the first housing and the second housing, and a switch assembly connected to one of the first housing and the second housing. The first housing defines at least one first channel. The second housing defines at least one second slot communicating with the at least one first channel to store the at least one cable of the earphone. The rotatable assembly is configured to wind at least one cable of the earphone therearound. The latching arm is slidable between a first position where the at least one latching arm restricts the at least one cable from moving, and a second position where the at least one latching arm releases the at least one cable.

Abstract: A cord reel configured in such a manner that the position of a cord reel body can be easily adjusted when the cord reel body is located at an intermediate portion of cords.

Abstract: A window covering includes a head rail that supports a panel by lift cords such that one end of the panel may be raised and lowered relative to the head rail. An operating system controls movement of the panel and includes spools coupled to the lift cords such that rotation of the spools retracts and extends the lift cords. A shaft is connected to a spool of the lift spool assembly and to a brake and a spring motor. The spring motor applies a motor force to the shaft and the brake applies a brake force to the shaft such that the forces generated by the spring motor and brake hold the panel in the desired position.

Abstract: There is described a carrier, such as a backpack, waist bag or bum bag, which includes a retractable towing belt assembly, suitable for towing children along a ski slope.

Abstract: A spool for a telecommunications cable. The spool winds-up and pays-out the cable without accumulating twist in the cable. The spool can also pay out a distal end of the cable and mount a proximal end of the cable. Because no twist is accumulated in the cable, the first end and/or the second end of the cable can remain connected while the spool is winding-up or paying-out. The spool includes a base, a cable wrap reverser, and a hub. The spool is adapted to wrap the cable about the base in a first wrapping direction and is adapted to wrap the cable about the hub in an opposite second wrapping direction. The cable wrap reverser is adapted to transition and guide the cable from the first to the second wrapping direction.

Abstract: A cable management system for use with electrical devices, such as, for example, a ultrasound imaging system, is provided comprising a rotatable reel coupled to an end of each of an elongated flexible circuit member and an elongated cable. Each of a plurality of wires of the cable is electrically coupled to a respective conductor of the flexible circuit member to create separate conductive paths or signal channels. The cable management system is configured such that, as the cable moves from a generally retracted configuration in which a majority of the cable is wound about the reel to a generally extended configuration, the flexible circuit member simultaneously contracts about the reel. As a corollary, the flexible circuit member relaxes or unwinds as the cable moves from the extended configuration towards the retracted configuration.

Abstract: A retraction apparatus comprising a support housing comprising one or more generally cylindrical spindles, and a retraction assembly mounted on each of the spindles is provided. The retraction assembly comprises a spring member, a generally cylindrical spool member, a retractable cable, a latch member, and a contact wheel member. The spring member is mounted on each of the spindles and affixed to the support housing. The spool member comprising serrated plates is affixed to the spring member. The retractable cable is circularly wound around a cylindrical section defined between the serrated plates of the spool member and extends outwardly from the support housing. The latch member, in engageable communication with the spool member, controls rotation of the spool member. The contact wheel member, in engageable communication with the spool member, via selective drive mechanisms, is rotated to rotate the spool member for retracting the retractable cable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a more excellent headphone device that is provided with the portability and operability as compared with that in the past. The present invention provides a device that is connected to an electronic device through a connecting cord which includes a housing, a reeling section that reels up a headphone cord of a headphone to the inside of the housing, an attachment section that is arranged on the housing, and is to be attached to the user, and a link section that physically links any one of the housing and the attachment section to the electronic device.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a novel heavy duty, weather and shock resistant retractable lanyard. In one aspect of the disclosure, the retractable lanyard comprises dual independently retractable lanyard cords that share a common axis. In another aspect of the disclosure, the retractable lanyard employs a multi-piece reader arm pivotally connected to a reader arm bracket to assist the lanyard in operating under heavier loads. In another aspect of the disclosure, the lanyard may employ deeper tracks on the spool's track system to allow the reader arm to stay in contact with the tracks when the lanyard cord is under heavier loads. In another aspect of the disclosure, the lanyard comprises a robust power spring that allows it to retract under heavier loads.

Abstract: A retractable carry strap (12) for carrying cases (10) such as luggage, suitcases, or briefcases, wherein the retractor device is in the form of compact spring biasing compartments (12) are provided to apply resilient retraction forces (10) to the carry strap to return it to a position in close proximity to the carrying case and to store strap retracting energy when the shoulder strap is extended away from the carrying case.

Abstract: A method for adjusting sensitivity of a load detecting device of a seat for a vehicle includes a seat assembling step for assembling the seat with plural load sensors assembled, a zero point adjusting step for obtaining a non-load output value by totaling output values of the load sensors when no load is applied on the seat and memorizing the non-load output value in a memory of a processing device, an adjusted output value calculating step for obtaining an adjusted output value by subtracting the non-load output value from a total of the output values of the load sensors when a predetermined load is applied on the seat, a trimming coefficient calculating step for calculating a trimming coefficient by dividing a designed output value by the adjusted output value, and a trimming coefficient memorizing step for memorizing the trimming coefficient in the memory of the processing device.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes an insert mounted within a fixed structure and tabs that engaged the insert to secure the sensor assembly in a desired orientation. A cap is assembled over the sensor assembly and the interface between the tabs and the insert to prevent undesired removal.

Abstract: A cord reel configured in such a manner that the position of a cord reel body can be easily adjusted when the cord reel body is located at an intermediate portion of cords.

Abstract: This invention discloses a highly scalable and modular automated optical cross connect switch comprised of large numbers of densely packed fiber strands suspended within a common volume. In particular, apparatus and methods enabling programmable interconnection of large numbers of optical fibers (100's-1000's) having structured and coherent braid representations are provided.

Abstract: A single-pull reel which includes an upper cover, a bottom cover configured to engage with the upper cover, a cord-rotating disc, a clamping member provided on a top section of the cord-rotating disc, the bottom portion of the cord-rotating disc being provided with a sliding groove, a spiral spring having an inner end and an outer end, the inner end being engaged with the notch of the axle of the upper cover, a cord divided into a first section and a second section, a positioning ball mounted within the sliding groove of the cord-rotating disc thereby forming an engaged sliding movement, and the bottom cover having an inner face provided with a multi-functional rail in combination with the positioning ball to provide a clockwise and counterclockwise movement of the cord-rotating disc thereby causing the positioning ball to provide alternately a loosening and tightening operation of the cord.

Abstract: A positioning rod structure for a single-pull reel which will be positioned upon pulling out of cord from the reel and will restore to its original position if the cord is pulled for a second time. When the cord is pulled for one round, a positioning of the cord is done, and the pulling of the cord provides multi control of the cord, accordingly, the pulling of cord is precisely controlled.

Abstract: An inertia sensitive actuator especially adapted for use with a dual spool retractor for a motor vehicle seat belt system, The dual spool retractor includes shoulder belt and lap belt spool assemblies engaging with the shoulder belt and lap belt portions of the seat belt webbing, The dual spool retractor incorporates an inertia sensitive actuator having an excitation mass which is coupled with both of the retractor spool assemblies via linkages,

Abstract: A single-pull power and signal cable reel is disclosed. The reel provides single direction multi-stage retraction of signal and power cable. When the lead wire is pulled once, a positioning effect is provided. Accordingly, the reel allows precise control of an extended signal or cable for use in computer or related products.

Abstract: A single-pull reel which includes a bottom cover having a center axle, a top cover engageable with the bottom cover; a cord-rotating disc having a top portion provided with a circular flange which is divided into a plurality of sections by a plurality of slots, a clamping member being provided behind one of the sections to form a passage therebetween and having a plurality of serrated teeth at an inner side against the one of the sections, the bottom portion being provided with a multi-operation urging track, a spiral spring having an inner end engaged with a notch of the axle and an outer end bent into a hook to engage with one of the sections of the cord-rotating disc, a cord, and a peg positioning structure comprising a peg and a pulling spring.

Abstract: A dual roll-up wife reel device features simultaneous, bi-directional wire roll-up/withdrawal. The wire reel device has a resilient positioning function that effects multi-staged positioning and allows a wire to be wound up and stored in the wire reel device in an organized and managed manner, which ensures optimum and dynamic adjustment of the wire in respect of length control and length management. The wire reel device includes a roll-up disk forming a slide groove having a primary section that selectively accommodate a positioning sphere to set the device in a secured condition and a bypass section extending from the primary section to allow the positioning sphere to move therein for setting the device in a bypassing released condition.

Abstract: A medical tubing bag disclosed herein includes a housing having an open interior area and generally opposed first and second ends defining respective first and second openings. A first guide is adjacent the first opening for guiding tubing in and out of the first opening. In an embodiment, the first opening has a center axis being offset from a center axis of the first guide. In an embodiment, a second guide is inwardly adjacent the second opening for guiding tubing in and out of the open interior area. In an embodiment, a medical system includes a medical tubing bag, a medical device, and medical tubing. The tubing has a first end coupled to the medical device, the tubing extends into the medical bag, and the tubing continues from the medical bag to a user.

Abstract: A wire-winding device for two kinds of cables is described. The device has a base, two winding plates, two communication cables and a volute spring. The two winding plates are arranged inside the base, the two communication cables are rolled around the two winding plates, respectively, and the volute spring is connected between the two winding plates. The wire-winding device can be used with various plugs and earphones for broad application.

Abstract: A cord retractor device provides multiple retracting mechanisms for independently retracting cords in each of the retracting mechanisms while operating the mechanisms in unison. The retracting mechanisms may be ganged together to form a multiple cord retraction mechanism. The retracting mechanisms may be ganged through the use of magnets, adhesives, screws or other suitable coupling agents. The cord retractor mechanism may be provided to permit the insertion of a cord externally in a retrofit option. The retractor mechanism housings may be shaped to depend upon where each mechanism is ganged together, such as in an outer or middle configuration. The ganged cord retractors contributes to preventing cord entanglement while increasing the safety of the cords in a mini blind application.

Abstract: A generally cylindrical housing supports a pair of rotatable tubing wheels within the housing. Each rotatable tubing wheel supports a quantity of flexible tubing having one end extending outwardly through an aperture in the housing and the remaining end coupled to a rotatable coupler such that gas flow may be produced between the two outer ends of the two flexible tubings. Each rotatable wheel is operatively coupled to a spring-driven ratchet-controlled winding and rewinding mechanism. The rotatable coupler between the interior ends of the two flexible tubes allows for independent rotation of each tubing wheel with respect to the remaining tubing wheel.

Abstract: A vehicle restraint system (30) comprises first and second lap belts (32 and 34), first and second shoulder belts (36 and 38), and a buckle assembly (90) for interconnecting the lap belts (32 and 34) and the shoulder belts (36 and 38). The vehicle restraint system (30) also comprises first and second lap belt retractors (46 and 104) for the first and second lap belts (32 and 34), respectively. A linking mechanism (218) connects the first and second lap belt retractors (46 and 104) and is adapted to transfer motion between the first and second lap belt retractors (46 and 104). As a result, the first and second lap belts (32 and 34) are retracted in unison and by equal amounts during retraction and are withdrawn in unison and by equal amounts during withdrawal from the first and second lap belt retractors (46 and 104).

Abstract: A wire winding device having wire storing idle wheels includes a main turning wheel capable of elastic rotation and flexibly connected to a main axis, and a plurality of turning wheels having different or same diameters formed on the main body of the main turning wheel for forming a plurality of storage grooves; at least one passive turning wheel having at least one storage groove formed on the wheel surface thereof, and the passive turning wheel is flexibly connected to a secondary axis; and a wire portion consisted of upper and lower wires winded in the storage grooves of the main turning wheel and the passive turning wheel. Through the coordination of the passive turning wheel and the main turning wheel of the device, wires having greater lengths may be stored and released.

Abstract: A wire collecting device includes at least two independent main wheel bodies provided with a side recesses at side walls thereof, respectively, large turning wheels having a larger diameter, respectively, and small turning wheels having a smaller diameter, respectively, wherein each pair of large and small turning wheels have a same center opening, respectively; large and small wire storage grooves formed at wheel breadths of the large and small turning wheels; and independent immovable axes flexibly connected into the center openings of the main wheel bodies, respectively. According to the aforesaid structure, a wire is winded and stored in the large and small wire storage wheels, respectively, and are distinguished as at least two A and B wires and at least two C and D wires being stored in the large and small wire storage grooves, thereby selectively and independently releasing at least two wires with predetermined lengths.

Abstract: A wire collecting device includes at least two independent main wheel bodies provided with a side recesses at side walls thereof, respectively, large turning wheels having a larger diameter, respectively, and small turning wheels having a smaller diameter, respectively, wherein each pair of large and small turning wheels have a same center opening, respectively; large and small wire storage grooves formed at wheel breadths of the large and small turning wheels; and independent immovable axes flexibly connected into the center openings of the main wheel bodies, respectively. According to the aforesaid structure, a wire is winded and stored in the large and small wire storage wheels, respectively, and are distinguished as at least two A and B wires and at least two C and D wires being stored in the large and small wire storage grooves, thereby selectively and independently releasing at least two wires with predetermined lengths.

Abstract: A four-point seat belt system for restraining a vehicle occupant in a vehicle seat. Two shoulder belts mounted on separate spool members are connected to a common retractor mechanism, which synchronizes web payout and retraction and also shares a load limiting function. The shoulder belts are connected to a lap belt, which is buckled centrally on the abdomen of the occupant. A load limiting system controls occupant motion and reduces force levels on the occupant's chest. A single load limiting method can be used to accommodate all occupants of the vehicle with specific force versus belt payout properties.

Abstract: A strap fastener system includes a strap fastener for fastening a belt and a winding device for winding the strap. The winding device includes a housing, a reel, a control device and a torque spring. The reel is put in the housing for winding the strap. The control device is partially and movably installed in the housing between a rotational position and a non-rotational position. A torque spring is arranged between the reel and the control device for automatically rotating the reel in the non-rotational position of the control device.

Abstract: A generally cylindrical housing supports a pair of rotatable tubing wheels within the housing. Each rotatable tubing wheel supports a quantity of flexible tubing having one end extending outwardly through an aperture in the housing and the remaining end coupled to a rotatable coupler such that gas flow may be produced between the two outer ends of the two flexible tubings. Each rotatable wheel is operatively coupled to a spring-driven ratchet-controlled winding and rewinding mechanism. The rotatable coupler between the interior ends of the two flexible tubes allows for independent rotation of each tubing wheel with respect to the remaining tubing wheel.

Abstract: A concealed type lifting control mechanism installed in a Venetian blind and adapted to control lifting of the lift cord of the Venetian blind comprises at least two take-up reel sets that provide a predetermined spring release force and are connected to the lift cord to impart a roll-up prestress to the lift cords for taking up the lift cords, a synchronizing transmission unit coupled to the at least two take-up reel sets for enabling the at least two take-up reel sets to be work synchronously, and a positioning device set provided between the take-up reel sets and moved between an engagement position and a release position to determine the provision of the roll-up prestress, for enabling the lift cords to be moved to adjust the Venetian blind to the desired elevation.

Abstract: Toolbox having closable cover with first cable reel and second cable reel being rotatably mounted in an interior of the toolbox, and first electrical cable, including a first connection end with an electrical plug, wound on said first reel and second electrical cable, including a second connection end with an electrical coupling, wound on said second reel. The first electrical cable and the second electrical cable are electrically coupled to each other. First cable wind-up arrangement is associated with the first cable reel, and second cable wind-up arrangement is associated with said second cable reel.