Abstract: A coupling arrangement for coupling members as a gear change coupling in a gear mechanism unit includes a first member and a second member. The first member has a coupling toothing system. At least one locking body arrangement is mounted pivotably on the second member. The locking body arrangement can be pivoted into a coupling position, in the case of which a driving section on the locking body arrangement engages into the coupling toothing system. The locking body arrangement can be pivoted into a release position, in the case of which the driving section of the locking body arrangement does not engage into the coupling toothing system. The locking body arrangement has a locking body carrier which is mounted pivotably on the second member, and has a locking body member which is mounted pivotably on the locking body carrier and on which the driving section is configured.

Abstract: A dynamic seating system includes one or more vehicle sensors that output information describing one or more operating characteristics of a vehicle; a calculation unit configured to determine a feedback level based on a degree of deviation of the one or more operating characteristics of the vehicle from a predetermined state; and a seating assembly configured to actuate based on the feedback level.

Abstract: A charging stand includes: a charging cable provided with a connector connected to a vehicle; a holding unit to hold the connector; and a reel to wind the charging cable automatically when the connector is placed on the holding unit. A vehicle includes: a charging cable provided with a plug connected to an external power supply; a holding unit to hold the plug; and a reel to wind the charging cable automatically when the plug is placed on the holding unit.

Abstract: An automatic reeling mechanism for an electric vehicle or a charging post can automatically reel a charging cable and thus protect it against dirt and weather. In order to reduce mechanical loads and damage to the plug and minimize a risk for stumbling to a person, the automatic reeling mechanism is switched in a passive mode as long as a plug of the charging cable is plugged in and is not touched by a person. This is the case during the charging process. In this way, the automatic reeling mechanism can be comfortably used because no traction forces are active during the charging process and the charging cable can be laid out so that there is no risk of stumbling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable drum for automatically winding up a cable having an inner drum part (2), an outer drum part (1) and a back panel (3).

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 exemplary wire-winding device can automatically wind a wire that is connected to a plug such as the plug of an earphone set. The wire-winding device includes a rotary wire-winding unit and a locking unit. A plug inlet channel and a moving cavity are defined in the rotary wire-winding unit. The locking unit includes a moving member accommodated in the moving cavity, for controlling locking and releasing of the rotary wire-winding unit. When the plug is inserted into the moving cavity, the plug applies a thrust force to the moving member, and the moving member moves in the moving cavity under the thrust force and thereby releases the rotary wire-winding unit to allow the rotary wire-winding unit to rotate and automatically wind the wire.

Abstract: A mobile hose winding apparatus, including a case, a hose winding mechanism for hose winding, a sprinkler mechanism and a water inlet and outlet mechanism. One end of the water inlet and outlet mechanism is used to connect to the hose on the winding mechanism while the other end is connected to the water inlet of the sprinkler mechanism; the hose winding mechanism and the water inlet and outlet mechanism are fitted in the case, with the sprinkler mechanism in the front of the case. The mobile hose winding apparatus abandons the wall-mounted connecting mode of the conventional hose winding apparatus, and thus the apparatus according to the present disclosure can be moved as a whole for operation.

Abstract: A base capable of containing a data cable includes a housing, and a winding mechanism. The data cable has a first connector plug, a second connector plug and a transmitting wire connecting between them. The housing defines an opening. The winding mechanism is received in the housing and has a winding member and a driving member. The winding member is rotatably mounted inside the housing, the driving member is fixed on the driving member. The first connector plug is passed through the housing via the opening, the driving member generates an elastic force if the transmitting wire is pulled out to connect to another device. The driving member automatically rewinds the transmitting wire when the external connection is not required.

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 cord dispensing apparatus configured to dispense a length of cord including an L-shaped housing. The apparatus includes a first spool and a second spool disposed within a pair of guide channels within the housing. At least one of the first spool and the second spool includes a central shaft and a free spinning exterior surface, wherein the exterior surface of one of the spools is configured to freely rotate. The apparatus includes a bias member coupled to the first spool and positioned and oriented such that the bias member resists displacement of the first spool in the direction of the second spool. The apparatus includes a cord wound between both the first spool and the second spool, wherein a head of the cord extends outside of the housing. The apparatus includes a mounting structure coupled to the housing and configured to mount the housing to a surface.

Abstract: A portable holder (10) for at least one flexible sheet (12) comprises an inner elongate tube (24) comprising an arresting arrangement (25, 26) for removably arresting a peripheral region (12.1) of the at least one sheet and a coaxial outer elongate tube (14) defining a first elongate slot (22). The inner tube (24) is rotatable relative to the outer tube (14). A first end cap (54) for the outer tube (14) defines a slot (57). The outer tube (14) and inner tube (24) being user manipulatable relative to one another to bring the arresting arrangement (25, 26), first elongate slot (22) and slot (57) of the first end cap into register, so that the at least one sheet may be inserted into the holder to be arrested by the arresting arrangement. A winding mechanism (34) is provided for the inner tube to roll up the at least on sheet on the inner tube.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention comprises a retractor for use with a depth finder unit. The retractor includes a depth probe on a length of cord, a winding mechanism, a ratcheting slip ring assembly, and a housing.

Abstract: A vehicle seatbelt apparatus includes a power supply voltage fluctuation detecting section incorporated in a control device for detecting fluctuations of power supply voltage occurring when an engine cranking operation is being performed. The control device changes drive mode of the motor when such fluctuations of the power supply voltage are detected by the power supply voltage fluctuation detecting section.

Abstract: A cable retractor is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor is articulate, comprising an articulate housing which comprises a cable stop housing pivotably coupled to a pulley housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor also comprises a first pulley assembly coupled to the pulley housing, an end cap coupled to the pulley housing, a spring coupled to the end cap, and a second pulley assembly coupled to the spring. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the first pulley assembly and the second pulley assembly are disposed within the pulley housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, a cable stop assembly is coupled to the cable stop housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, several of the parts are separable to facilitate installation or replacement of a cable.

Abstract: The tensioning device for belts and the like comprises a supporting base (2), a winding reel (6) which can rotate relative to the base (2) about a respective axis of rotation (A1), a ring gear (13) which rotates integrally with the reel (6), an operating lever (14) for rotating the reel (6) in a first predetermined direction of rotation (S1) for winding the belt, a ratche mechanism (39), operating on the ring gear (13) and designed to prevent the reel (6) from rotating in a second direction of rotation (S2) opposite to the first predetermined direction (S1), the ratchet mechanism (39) comprising respective release means for allowing belt unwinding by reel (6) rotation in the second direction of rotation (S2). Further, the ratchet mechanism (39) comprises a first tooth (19) for engagement with the ring gear (13), the first tooth being designed to oscillate about two respective axis of oscillation (O1, O2).

Abstract: A rescue line apparatus is configured as a horizontal tether for being readily connected between a door and a portion of the door jamb or other entry location and extending a line as the user moves within the structure. The device allows the user to readily locate their way back for egressing the structure, and can be readily disengaged by the user, which activates a braking system that prevents unit “run-away”. A multi-attach anchor head couples the far end of the line to any desired structure, and has a beacon assembly which outputs a light pattern of sufficient brightness to be seen by the user when visually locating their attachment point within the structure. A multi-element visual indicator is configured for indicating line extension distance, and displaying tether line status. Many options promote safety and a fully cooperative environment.

Abstract: A computer housing is provided. The computer housing includes a front panel with an opening formed thereon. A cable winding assembly is disposed within the computer housing and includes a stop member, a cable winding member, two support members, and an elastic rope. The cable winding member includes a jack receiving hole and at least one stop member receiving means formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof for accommodating a headphone jack and the stop member respectively. The stop member can be inserted through the opening. The two support members are attached to a bottom panel of the computer housing and include bearing holes formed threreon for supporting the cable winding member and allowing a rotation of the cable winding member. The elastic rope includes two ends fastened respectively to the cable winding member and one of the support members and is capable of being wound when the cable winding member rotates.

Abstract: A stepwise-adjustable sign hanging device for supporting a sign from an overhead ceiling rail. The sign hanging device comprises a front housing and a rear housing enclosing a rotatably controllable spool arranged to stepwisedly dispense and retract a sign supporting line therefrom. A finger actuatable biased switch is arranged for release and locking of the spool with respect to the housing. A pair of ceiling rail engaging clips are arranged on an upper side of the housing to twistably engage an overhead ceiling rail.

Abstract: A reel device of diversion joint comprises: a body, a reel-shaft part, a telegraph line, a conduct-surface body and two conduct-acting parts. The body has a shaft and a groove hole. The reel-shaft part is located on said shaft. The telegraph line has a joint at least one end, a part of said telegraph line is near by said reel-shaft part around. The conduct-surface body is located on said reel-shaft part, and has a conduct groove and at least one locating hole. Two conduct-acting parts are located on said groove hole and two sides of said shaft, has at least one conduct body on said conduct groove. When said joint used a liner motion, said reel-shaft part used said shaft to rotate; said joint is fixed on a position when said conduct body in said locating hole.

Abstract: A reel assembly includes an electrical cord, and a reel encased within a housing and capable of winding and unwinding the electrical cord. A power connector electrically couples one end of the electrical cord to a power source, such as a vehicle's cigarette lighter receptacle or 12 volt accessory power outlet. A powered device, such as a lamp, or flashlight, may be electrically coupled to an intermediate connector at the other end of the electrical cord. Connectors coupled to the electrical cord are removably attachable to the housing of the reel assembly.

Abstract: A harness with a retractable leash secured on the harness so that it remains in a fixed location on an animal's back, making it comfortable for the animal, yet always accessible for a user. The animal can freely move about without being encumbered by the leash, and the leash remains easily accessible by the user on the animal's back, even when not in use. A locking feature will maintain the leash to a predetermined length when the leash is being used.

Abstract: A seat belt retractor includes a seat belt winding device for winding up a seat belt by actuation of a motor and a control unit that repeats a process of stopping the actuation of the motor on an overload of the motor and restarting actuation of the motor after lapse of a predetermined time period. The control unit includes a detection module for detecting an occupant getting on or off a vehicle and a determination module that, using criteria, determines whether or not actuation of the motor is to be restarted. The criteria when the occupant enters the vehicle is different from when the occupant exits the vehicle. The criteria are provided so that the determination module is more likely to determine that the actuation of the motor is not to be restarted when the occupant enters the vehicle as compared to when the occupant exits the vehicle.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for secure display of a portable electronic device wherein the device has an attached electrically conductive cable that is integral to the device and essential to the operation thereof, the device cable having a first end connected to the device and a second end, and an intermediate section, the apparatus comprising: device support means normally supporting the device and means for extending and retracting the device cable. The means for extending and retracting the cable includes pulley means having a first set of pulleys having a fixed position and a second set of linearly movable spring loaded pulleys. As the device is moved from the device support the second set of pulleys is urged towards the first set of pulleys thereby extending the device cable against the resistance of the spring loading, thereby creating retractive force for retraction of the cable. When the device is released the cable is retracted to the device support until halted by a cable stop.

Abstract: A seat belt retractor has a spool for carrying seat belt webbing rotatably mounted about a longitudinal axle and biased in a seat belt webbing rewinding direction. A toothed ratchet wheel is mounted to rotate with the spool. A sensor is provided for detecting an emergency condition, and a vehicle acceleration sensor lever is responsive to the sensor to engage the ratchet wheel in an emergency. The retractor can operate in a first, emergency locking mode in which the spool is not locked and can rotate to pay-out and to rewind seat belt webbing. In a second, automatic locking mode the spool is locked against pay-out of the seat belt webbing. A switching means has a subassembly attached to an end of the seat belt retractors. The subassembly has an axially directed spring to reduce axial spacing between the housing, an eccentric cam and axially adjacent disks.

Abstract: An enhanced structure for measuring tape, comprises a tape casing having a wheel disposed in its interior, a metal tape being wound around said wheel 11 and having a tail end fixedly connected to said wheel so as to generate elastic force to let said tape eject automatically from said tape casing when no braking force is applied; a press button pivotally connects to the top of said tape casing, said press button having a curved tooth face disposed at top of inner wall thereof, with said curved tooth face and a removable transmission element meshing with each other; and a driving element and a power receiving element mesh with each other and are disposed near said transmission element, wherein said power receiving element links with said wheel; a user can use one hand to eject the tape, when he/she wants to retract the tape, he/she can press said press button with the hand that holds the measuring tape to let said curved tooth face inside said press button to rotate downward for an angle, and then to drive sai

Abstract: An input device, which is capable of changing the appearance of a display, includes a body made up of a cover and a base, a cable receiver, and a cable coupled to the cable receiver. The input device has a first mode with a first portion of the cable having a first length external to the input device and a second portion of the cable wrapped around the cable receiver. The input device also has a second mode with the first portion of the cable having a second length external to the input device less than the first length.

Abstract: Mechanisms for providing electrical controls on a rotating assembly such as a cable winding device are disclosed. The cable winding device generally includes an electronic control actuator such as a keycap attached to a housing and providing an actuating pad actuatable via an opening provided in the housing, the housing containing a spool, a circuit component including an electronic control such as a switch actuatable via the actuating pad, and a rotational actuator interface such as a skid pad located over the electronic control to interface between the actuator pad and the electronic control at all rotational orientations of the switch relative to the actuating pad and/or even while the spool is rotating. The circuit component and the skid pad are configured to rotate with the spool relative to the housing. The switch is disposed off of an axis of rotation and may be, for example, an answer/end, on/off, mute, volume, play/stop, rewind/fast forward, and/or enter/accept control.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mouse cable rewind apparatus having an upper cover, a protection disc, an upper winding disc, a lower winding disc, a cable, a support plate and a lower cover. The upper winding disc and the lower winding disc are attached to each other and disposed within a receiving groove of the upper cover that is connected with the lower cover. A cable head cap of the lower cover is opened to take out the cable head for rapidly extending the cable at a certain length while the cable is rapidly rewound as well by use of a spring and a regulating member. Moreover, a rewinding device is available for attenuating the winding and pulling force on the cable end that is spot-welded on a circuit board and for preventing the strands inside of the conventional mouse cable from being subject to break due to the oxidation of the cable sheathing and the frequent and rapid pull of the cable.

Abstract: A safety reel for storing, paying out and rewinding tube is provided. As tubing is paid out of the reel a coil spring is wound tight to provide the energy to recoil the tubing when desired. In this way tubing may be reeled up to a desired length and is thereby not underfoot, causing potential tripping hazards and tube crushing situations. The safety reel of the present invention allows the quick and easy replacement of tubing. The reel and case are provided with easy alignment devices such that the internal reel hose guide inlet and the external case payout opening may be quickly and easily aligned together so that tubing may be quickly and easily replaced. In this manner the user is encouraged to replace the tubing at recommended intervals so that germs, bacteria and the like are minimized and the user's health is better protected.

Abstract: A retractable block heater electrical cord apparatus for use with an automotive block heater has a cord case supporting a cord reel, a retraction coil spring, a retraction clutch, and an electrical cord. The cord case further has a plurality of fixed rigid loops extending outwardly from the cord case for mounting the apparatus to the front of an automobile. The cord is wound onto the cord reel and extends, through an aperture in the cord case, for extending an electrical plug at one end. The retraction coil spring is immovably engaged with an axel integral with the cord case at one end of the spring and with the retraction clutch at the other end. The retraction clutch engages the cord reel so as to prevent the cord reel from retracting when the electrical cord is extended from the cord case.

Abstract: In a high-pressure cleaning apparatus comprising a housing, a drive unit and a winding device for winding and unwinding leads which are led from stationary terminal connections to movable terminal connections, in order to enable safe and simple winding and unwinding of leads which lead away from the high-pressure cleaning apparatus, it is proposed that the winding device comprise a winding drum, that the winding drum comprise at least two separate winding areas, that an electric connecting cable for making a connection to a terminal connection which is stationary relative to the winding device be windable in the one winding area, that an electric connection cable for making a connection to a terminal connection which is movable relative to the winding device be windable in the other winding area, that an end of the connecting cable on the drum and an end of the connection cable on the drum form a direct connection point, that the connecting cable form a loop, that the winding area of the connecting cable be s

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having a cord fixing apparatus. The vacuum cleaner has a body having a rear wall having an opening, a brush assembly connected to the body through a flexible hose and making contact with a floor, for sucking dust and impurities, a blower assembly which is installed at an inner side of the body, for generating a suction force, an extensible cord for supplying an external electric power to the blower assembly, a reel installed at an inner side of the body, for winding the cord, a rectangular-shaped plate for fixing the cord, a fixing rib for hingedly supporting the rectangular-shaped plate, an elastic material for biasing the rectangular-shaped plate to allow the rectangular-shaped plate to make contact with the cord, and a supporting rib for supporting the elastic material to allow the elastic material to apply a biasing force to the rectangular-shaped plate.

Abstract: A sophisticated structure for a tape measure is disclosed having a measuring tape, a main body, and a brake apparatus, the brake apparatus including a plurality of acute teeth, a brake lever and two positioning pins. A user may pull out the tape with an estimated shortest measuring length which assures him of being free from the fear that the tape might wind up abruptly causing injury to the user. The tape measure also can be used to successively measure different lengths by increasing the tape length from the shortest to the longest. When winding up the tape, the user may further pull out a short section of the tape by hand, then tilt the main body in an axial direction to a certain angle and release the tape to perform the withdrawal operation.

Abstract: A retractable tubing reel device utilized in conjunction with a oxygen supply tank and nasal oxygen catheter, the device having an extended length of tubing allowing a patient greater movement beyond the immediate area of the oxygen tank, the device having a mechanism for retracting any excess extended tubing thereby preventing constriction and tangling of the tubing. The device retracting the tubing into a housing where the tubing is rewound in a manner which also prevents constriction and tangling of the tubing inside the housing. The device constructed for facilitated servicing of the tubing through easy removal of the coiled tubing from the housing of the device.

Abstract: A belt-type part holder unit to be used in a track conveyor system of a sewing factory or the like having a large number of work stations in it in order to transfer a part from a work station to another. The unit includes a belt pulley provided in it with a ring-type spring such as a coil spring or a spiral spring so that the belt of the holder unit can be selectively held to an expanded condition or taken up by the pulley and a part of an article of dress held by the holder unit can be sewed without being taken out of the unit.

Abstract: A compact, radio frequency receiver apparatus having left and right channel conductors windably disposed within a housing of the apparatus. The left and right channel electrical conductors each further have earphone transducers electrically coupled thereto. The earphone transducers may be manually, removably stored in a plurality of recesses formed in an external surface of the housing. The conductors are windably disposed on a spool within the housing of the apparatus, with the spool being rotatable freely therewithin. A spring operatively associated with the spool exerts a constant biasing force in a rewind direction to tend to constantly urge the spool in the rewind direction. A latching member, manually movable by a user via a pushbutton release member, holds the spool stationary after the conductors have been unwound from the spool an approximate, desired length.