Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus for operating a fitting in a supply line. The apparatus is formed with a coupling device which is configured to be connected to a rotatable actuator of a fitting in a supply line in order to transmit a rotary drive movement to the rotatable actuator for operating the fitting; a drive motor which is configured to provide the rotary drive movement; a transmission device which is connected on the drive side to the drive motor and on the output side to the coupling device in order to transmit the rotary drive movement; and an internal receptacle having an internal motor opening extending through the drive motor and an internal transmission opening extending through the transmission device, which transmission opening at least partially overlaps the internal motor opening in a direction of passage of the internal receptacle to form the internal receptacle.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a first part and a second part, the assembly comprising a disconnectable coupling system provided with a mechanical fuse for securing the first part and the second part according to an axis of movement up to a breaking threshold. The assembly comprises at least one single-use friction brake interposed between the first part and the second part, the friction brake braking a movement of the first part with respect to the second part after the mechanical fuse has broken.

Abstract: A control method of a crusher for elements to be recycled or disposed of, which includes a crushing assembly, to which the elements to be recycled or disposed of are provided, and pushers acting toward the crushing assembly to push the elements to be recycled or disposed of, includes a measuring step of the current absorbed by the crusher, a comparing step of the current value measured against a first predetermined value, and a reducing step of the push intensity of one or more of the pushers toward the crushing assembly in case the measured current exceeds the first predetermined value, the pushers being controlled separately from each other in order to partialize the push force and the push areas.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes a power bus electrically connected to an inverter and an electrical socket electrically connected to the power bus. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is electrically connected between the power bus and the socket. The GFCI has a circuit breaker with a mechanical reset. An actuator arrangement is configured to actuate the mechanical reset to reset the circuit breaker.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a regulation mechanism capable of dynamically adjusting balance of tension on two sides of a multi-groove transmission belt between a driving wheel and a driven wheel, which includes a pivot balance plate pivotally connected to a transmission mechanism; two smooth idlers and a multi-groove idler pivotally connected on the pivot balance plate respectively and spaced apart from each other by a first gap and a second gap respectively; and a tension regulating rod rotatably disposed between the transmission mechanism and the pivot balance plate for dynamically adjusting balance of tension on the two sides of the multi-groove transmission belt, such that the multi-groove transmission belt can pass these gaps sequentially to wind on the driving wheel and the driven wheel, thereby the outer and inner side surfaces thereof are abutted with the smooth idlers and the multi-groove idler respectively.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a variable belt tensioner of an internal combustion engine for adjusting a belt tensioning. The tensioner includes in a series configuration an electric motor, a worm drive, a lever drive and a belt tensioner roller. The worm drive is driven by the electric motor and is mechanically connected to the lever drive for transmitting a rotation thereto. The lever drive is mechanically connected to the belt tensioner roller for transmitting a translation thereto, thus allowing the belt tensioner roller to adjust the belt tensioning.

Abstract: A technique for providing a user with effective information in performing an operation is provided in a power tool having a speed change mechanism. A power tool has a speed change mechanism that switches a tool bit 113 from first drive mode in which the tool bit is driven at high speed and low torque to second drive mode in which the tool bit is driven at low speed and high torque, according to load on the tool bit 113. The power tool includes detecting and indicating device 161, 163, 167 that detect a predetermined status condition of the first drive mode and indicate switching from the first drive mode to the second drive mode before switching to the second drive mode.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrically rotating a shutter's axis in order to fold and unfold the shutter includes an electrical motor; a gear that is driven by the motor; and a rotatable adapting unit or a flange to which the shutter's axis is connected. The rotatable adapting unit is connected to the gear. The apparatus may also include two switches, each switch stopping the motor when depressed, located at both ends of a rail, and wherein an element is installed in the rail capable to move along the rail and the element depresses one of the switches when arriving to any end of the rail. A circular plate with a spiral tunnel grooved on its surface is joined to the rotatable adapting unit or flange; and a pin is installed on the element and is settled in the grooved tunnel, moving the element along the rail according to the rotation of the plate.

Abstract: An overload protection device includes a motor, a transmitting shaft, a driving wheel, a resilient member, a sensor and a controller. The transmitting shaft including driving arm is meshed with the motor. The driving wheel is rotably engaged with the transmitting shaft at a distal end. The resilient member is connected to the driving arm at one end, and connected to the driving wheel at another end for driving the driving wheel to rotate. The sensor is mounted on the driving wheel and covered by the driving arm, and configured for and outputting a signal when the transmitting shaft is rotated relative to driving wheel. The controller is installed in the transmitting shaft and electrically coupled with the sensor for receiving the signal outputted from the sensor and shutting down the motor correspondingly.

Abstract: The present invention is a positioning work stop for use with a machine tool for and having a signaling means that operates as a placement indicator effective for providing a signal if the work piece to be machined is in its proper position for machining or for signaling if the work piece has shifted out of position for machining. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the positioning work stop comprises a stop member having a stop surface, a switch element, a signaling means, and a power supply that are electrically coupled such that the signaling means activates when the work piece makes contact with the stop surface and operates as a placement indicator effective for providing a signal if the work piece to be machined is in its proper position for machining or for signaling if the work piece has shifted out of position for machining.

Abstract: A circuit breaker with overload and short-circuit protection functions for a motor, on which is mounted a thermally actuated overload tripping device including an adjustment dial to set a value corresponding to a rated current value of the motor on a scale. The dial has a standard setting pointer mark and a correction setting pointer mark side-by-side along a perimeter. The standard setting pointer mark applies to using the circuit breaker as a single item. The correction setting pointer mark applies to using a number of circuit breakers arranged in a line in close contact with each other. By setting a mark selected according to the arrangement of the circuit breaker at the rated current value, the steady state current value of the tripping device can be adequately set to correspond to the rated current value of the motor.

Abstract: A driving device includes a motor, a rotatable shaft rotated by the motor, a driven member, a magnetic material spring, and a power source. The driven member sleeves on an end of the rotatable shaft, and includes an end surface with at least one latching groove defined thereon. The magnetic material spring sleeves the rotatable shaft, and includes a first end fixed to the rotatable shaft and an opposite second end capable of inserting into the latching groove of the driven member. The power source includes two electrodes. The motor and the spring are electrically connected in series between the two electrodes of the power source.

Abstract: An overload protection device includes a motor, a transmitting shaft, a driving wheel, a resilient member, a sensor and a controller. The transmitting shaft including driving arm is meshed with the motor. The driving wheel is rotably engaged with the transmitting shaft at a distal end. The resilient member is connected to the driving arm at one end, and connected to the driving wheel at another end for driving the driving wheel to rotate. The sensor is mounted on the driving wheel and covered by the driving arm, and configured for and outputting a signal when the transmitting shaft is rotated relative to driving wheel. The controller is installed in the transmitting shaft and electrically coupled with the sensor for receiving the signal outputted from the sensor and shutting down the motor correspondingly.

Abstract: A method of controlling the coordinative lifting of bottom sections of lying furniture such as a bed that has a back bottom section for lifting the back portion of a lying person and a knee bottom section for lifting his/her knee portion, in which the respective bottom sections can be lifted by the lifting mechanisms respectively provided for them, characterized in that the back bottom section is provided with an external force detecting means for detecting the external force in the sliding direction acting on the back of the lying person when the back bottom section is lifted while the knee bottom section is kept lifted, that when the back bottom section is pivotally rotated and lifted to be kept inclined from a flat state where all the bottom sections are kept down to lie flat, the knee bottom section is also adequately lifted, and that when the external force in the sliding direction acting on the back of the lying person, detected by said external force detecting means, has risen to a preset value, the kn

Abstract: The present invention relates to an installation for preliminary crushing of articles, the installation comprising at least a first shaft for driving articles and a second shaft for shredding driven articles, each of said shafts being provided with shredding teeth and each being rotated by at least one motor, a gearbox for reducing the speed of each motor being placed between each motor and the associated shaft, the installation further comprising both means for controlling said motors in association with sensors for picking up operating parameters of the installation, and data acquisition and processor means. According to the invention, the installation further comprises a universal joint disposed between the outlet shaft of each motor and the inlet shaft of each gearbox, and wherein each gearbox is mounted to stand on shock absorber means, thus enabling the energy created by impacts and/or torques above a given threshold at the teeth to be absorbed.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling release of a hoisting motor brake in a hoisting apparatus, where electricity is used as the driving force and a squirrel cage motor as the hoisting motor for hoisting or lowering a load attached to a hoisting member of the hoisting apparatus. Controlling of brake release comprises measuring the current and supply voltage of the hoisting motor after the start-up period of the hoisting motor and determining a variable which describes the load of the hoisting apparatus from the current and supply voltage. The variable describing the load is compared with a pre-determined limit value and hoisting or lowering of the load is interrupted if the variable describing the hoisting apparatus load exceeds the limit value set for the hoisting movement when the load is hoisted or if it exceeds the limit value set for the lowering movement when the load is lowered.

Abstract: An activation device for a functional component of motor vehicle equipment having an electric motor includes a transmission device connected on the one hand to an output shaft of the motor and on the other hand to said functional component, so that the transmission device and the motor exert mutual forces upon one another, and a safety device adapted for modifying the electrical supply of the motor according to an operating parameter significant of said mutual forces. The motor is mounted on the equipment with at least one degree of movement with respect thereto, and the safety device has means of measuring the movement of the motor delivering measurement signals which determine the operating parameter. The activation device is particularly applicable to electric window winder or sun-roof systems.

Abstract: A method and device for determining torque applied to a motor of an automotive power window system includes a motor having a rotor mounted on a rotor shaft wherein the rotor and rotor shaft move linearly along an axial length of the rotor shaft in response to an applied torque. A ring magnet is mounted on the rotor shaft for generating a magnetic field as the rotor shaft rotates. A sensor, in communication with the ring magnet, senses a strength of the magnetic field based on a linear position of the ring magnet in relation to the sensor and generates a proportional voltage signal. A control circuit receives the voltage signal and detects a torque applied to the motor in response thereto.

Abstract: A stator 3 of a motor 1 is pivotally supported on a stationary system 5 by an elastic member 28, 11a, 42 provided along the circumferential direction of the stator 3, and a detector 11 for detecting a rotational force of the stator 3 is provided to execute the control of stopping, accelerating, decelerating or reversing the operation of the motor 1 based on a detection signal from the detector 11. When the motor load is increased, transmission of torque from the action system 3 to the reaction system 4 of the motor 1 is cut off, and consequently the stator 3 itself of the motor 1 pivots with respect to the stationary system 5 as a reaction. In this stage, the detector 11 detects the rotational force of the stator 3 to stop, accelerate, decelerate, or reverse the operation of the motor 1.

Abstract: A control system and method for operating an automobile window to provide anti-trap protection in an AUTO UP mode, wherein a switch assembly communicates switch signals representative of operator commands by disposition in distinct positions. A sensor that detects when an object is trapped between the window and the frame, and transmits an anti-trap signal representative thereof. A logic circuit receives the switch signals and the anti-trap signal and controls the drive assembly for the window in response thereto. The switch assembly includes a switch to override the anti-trap sensor for closing the window even when an obstruction is sensed during the closing operation.

Abstract: An automatic steering wheel pivoting mechanism includes a unique mount structure such that two engaged mechanical elements which pivot the steering wheel are both mounted in a cantilever-like fashion at one lateral side. This decreases the lateral size required for the pivoting mechanism. The mechanical elements are mounted in boss members extending outwardly of a steering column and a wheel column such that they are securely connected to the respective columns. In a further feature of the present invention, a motor for the mechanical members monitors the resistance to further pivoting of the steering wheel, and shuts the motor off should that force exceed a predetermined maximum.

Abstract: An output torque sensing and limiting mechanism, for preventing the continued application of torque to a load when the torque exceeds a selected value. The mechanism is positioned at the end of a gear train, meshed with the final gear and adapted to transmit the output torque to the load, through an output adapter. An input gear assembly includes a sector gear, meshed with the gear train, for receiving the input torque. A housing assembly is rotationally carried on the input gear assembly, with wing members extending to define a wing angle. The sector gear lies in the wing angle, with vertical gear ends adjacent each wing member. A torque sensor subassembly is carried in each wing member, consisting of a bearing button positioned in registration with the sector gear end, biased into position by a wave spring and adjustable by means of a retainer button. Microswitches are carried on the sector gear, located with the switch elements extending into the gap between the sector gear and each wing member.

Abstract: An abnormal state detecting apparatus of a machine tool having a servomotor. The apparatus is provided with a device for detecting an abnormal acceleration and an abnormal torque of the servomotor and a device for detecting an abnormal operation state of the servomotor from the directions of the detected acceleration and torque. When the torque, acceleration and operation state are all abnormal, the machine tool is judged to be in an abnormal state and the servomotor is controlled, thereby protecting the machine tool from an impact in an abnormal operation state.

Abstract: A universal load sensing gearbox integrating a safety mechanism for use, for instance, with motor driven closures, such as garage doors, barriers and gates, includes a housing which encases a worm slidably mounted on an input shaft and adapted for rotation therewith. The input shaft is connected with the motor driving the closure. The worm is engaged with a worm gear which is mounted on an output shaft which is connected with the closure. Dished washers are provided generally around the input shaft at both ends of the worm to urge the worm in a central meshed engagement with the worm gear. A motion transmission device is provided on the worm and is adapted to slide therewith to detect a longitudinal movement thereof and to transmit this movement to an actuating device which is adapted to stop and/or reverse the motor.

Abstract: Power transmission and actuator apparatus especially advantageous in application to outdoor antennas, particularly TVRO parabolic antennas, to be operated by remote control, comprises a tub-shaped receptacle including a base having a peripherally encompassing relatively projected wall structure defining therewith a cavity, the major extent of the opening to the cavity being bridged by a releasably attached plate mounting a terminal strip adapted for connection thereto of a remote source of electrical energy, the base mounting a first integrated adapter for mounting a drive motor and a second for mounting an actuator assembly in a manner to provide for an inherent evacuation of water from each thereof during its use. The plate commonly mounts a perpendicularly related shaft and a multiplicity of control elements and the shaft has thereon a slip fit output gear in mesh with further gear means intermediate said plate and the base of the receptacle.

Abstract: A constant speed driving apparatus comprises a starting means for starting a control unit, the first pulse-generating means for generating the first pulse signal with a predetermined frequency, a driving mechanism for driving a load, the second pulse-generating means for generating the second pulse signal corresponding to driving speed of the driving mechanism, and the control unit for controlling the driving mechanism on the basis of the first and second pulse signals.

Abstract: A silent, high torque, impulse actuator system for low average power devices. The system incorporates a typical small three pole D.C. motor which has been modified to allow quick electrical conversion, with unipolar switching circuitry, from conventional rotation, to silent magnetic braking at a stop position; and then to a normally OFF condition.The high efficiency of this intermittent drive system is enhanced by the unique combination of being normally off between actuations; the high efficiency of the D.C. motor during start conditions; and the use of a round cam to provide a cosine power stroke that utilizes the inertia of the motor rotor to maximum mechanical advantage.

Abstract: An overload detection mechanism for a robot is disclosed, wherein first and second members are relatively urged together by an urging means to urge the axis of the second member toward the Z axis of the first member. The second member is guided in any movements departing from coaxial alignment, and the first member is supported near the end of a robot arm. A tool mount or workpiece mount is connected to the second member. An electrical device is mounted on one of the members, and a device actuator on the other of the members, with the reaction means acting between the members to relatively move the members upon tilting from an X-Y plane normal to the Z axis, or axial thrust applied by the tool mount to the second member. In this manner, an overload of a tool in the tool mount establishes relative movement between the first and second members, so that the electrical device is actuated to change an electrical condition thereof and can be connected to stop movement of the robot.

Abstract: An improved shift motor assembly for selectively moving a shift rod or similar member between two gear-engaging positions for use, for example, in a two-speed axle assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a mechanism for limiting the amount of linear movement of a drive nut of a gear changing apparatus. The movement limiting mechanism interrupts an electrical circuit between a source of electrical energy and a bi-directional motor utilized to move the drive nut, thereby preventing linear movement of the drive nut beyond predetermined limit positions in either directions. The movement limiting mechanism includes a movable electrical contact which normally engages a stationary electrical contact. The movable and stationary electrical contacts form a single pole, single throw electrical switch which is connected in series between the source of electrical energy and the motor.

Abstract: A permanent magnet DC motor-driven linear actuator has a screw shaft supported against axial movement by a compressed spring. Excess thrust in one direction causes the shaft to move axially to open a first momentary switch, and excess thrust in the opposite direction similarly opens a second momentary switch. The switches are connected electrically in series with each other and with the motor, and enable the motor to stop whenever a mechanical overload is encountered regardless of the position of the actuator operating rod. Diodes connected across the switches in opposite directions allow reversal of the motor by reversing polarity of the DC supply, even when a switch is held open. In two of the embodiments of the invention, the swithes are double-throw switches, and additional diodes are connected from the normally open contacts of the switches to the opposite terminal of the motor to provide dynamic braking.

Abstract: A drive mechanism comprises a support upon which a drive member is mounted for movement relative to a frame. The drive member comprises first and second elements which are relatively movable, the one of which may be mounted on the other. The elements are interconnected by a resilient member which transmits the drive therethrough, a drive input being coupled to a one element, a drive output to the other element. A detector generates a signal output responsive to relative movement of the elements which may serve to control a drive transmitted through the mechanism. In a preferred embodiment, the support is a rotatable screwed shaft and the first element a traveller thereon upon which the second element is slidably mounted, the elements being interconnected by helical springs.

Abstract: Thermal overload of the power tool is sensed by comparing a continually updated thermal model of the tool with a predetermined limit. The thermal model is updated in accordance with operating parameters such as motor speed and power delivered (conduction angle) and implemented using numerical integration based on a look-up table matrix. When overload is detected, power to the tool is gradually reduced, with attendant reduction in speed, followed by a cyclic or warbling increase and decrease in power to provide fluctuating low speed behavior, which may be readily recognized by the tool operator as an overload warning.

Abstract: This invention discloses an electric motor comprising a stator, a rotor disposed concentrically within the stator, a drive shaft rotatably supporting the rotor with a circular gap between the stator and rotor and an output shaft connected to the drive shaft and sharing the same rotating axis with the drive shaft, wherein the improvement is characterized in that the electric motor further includes a resilient connecting member which connects the drive shaft and the output shaft and means which detects the torsion of the resilient connecting member produced during the transmission of the torque from the rotor to the output shaft and measures the transmission torque from the detected torsion.

Abstract: A slack rope detecting apparatus for use in mine winding operations provides a trip signal via contacts 34 if the load in the rope falls below a predetermined value. The apparatus senses the load at each side of a sheave wheel using transducers 6 and 8 and uses a mean value of their outputs as an input to a summation amplifier 12. The weight of the rope between the sheave wheel is compensated for by monitoring rotation of the winding engine drum 42 and providing corresponding input signals for the amplifier 12. When the effective load in the rope falls below a predetermined value, set by input 28, a trip signal is produced. The trip signal output is preferably visually displayed and recorded.

Abstract: A motor driven winding mechanism suitable for a vehicle panel or the like, said window being movable by means of a raising and lowering mechanism (41) having an operating shaft (50) thereon which is rotatable to effect raising and lowering of the window, includes a reduction gear unit (10-30) drivingly coupled to the motor and to be mounted on the operating shaft for rotating that shaft, and sensing means (52-62; 72-80) for sensing rotation of the gear unit about that shaft due to reactive torque produced in the gear unit during operation and controlling operation of the motor in accordance therewith, for example, by de-energizing or reversing the motor upon a predetermined rotation being sensed. The sensing means senses predetermined displacement of the reduction gear unit around the operating shaft axis against the action of a spring (60, 80) resulting from reactive torque produced therein.

Abstract: An arrangement for controlling an element of a power vehicle, such as a safety belt, window pane, and the like, has a displaceable member connectable with a power vehicle element to be controlled and displaceable together with the latter from a first end position to a second end position in a predetermined direction, a drive unit for driving the displaceable member, and a safety device arranged to interrupt a power flux to the displaceable member when a resistance acts upon the latter in a direction opposite to the first-mentioned direction with exceeding of a predetermined limiting value, wherein the safety device includes a safety member arranged withdrawable between the drive unit and the displaceable member and retained in the power flux by a force adjustable in correspondence with the limiting value.

Abstract: A switch, that appears the same as an ordinary snap switch, is shown with a positive ON and a positive OFF with a variable control circuit therebetween. The variable control circuit includes a triac gated through a diac to give an infinite control range that depends upon the point at which the triac is triggered. In using the variable control circuit of the switch, a shunt or a bypass is provided for the gate of the triac through a full wave bridge rectifier circuit for a predetermined time interval. The time interval is determined by an RC time constant connected across the bridge. Therefore, for the aforementioned predetermined time interval, essentially a full wave AC voltage is passed through the triac to a load. For motors, this allows the motor to come up to speed prior to subsequently reducing the speed of the motor by the variable control circuit after the predetermined time interval.

Abstract: A shredding machine of the general type employed for comminuting difficult to shred material incorporates a torque cushioning device for the purpose of minimizing breakage of the comminuting teeth or knives of the apparatus when the teeth encounter metal or other objects which impose a torque overload on the rotating teeth. The drive motor is coupled to the shafts carrying the comminuting teeth by means of a drive transmission assembly such as a speed reducer box. The transmission assembly is shaft mounted upon the input shaft to the comminuter so that the casing of the transmission assembly can rotate relative to the fixed frame of the machine about the axis of its supporting shaft. An arm fixedly mounted upon the casing is biased by springs mounted upon the machine frame.

Abstract: A rotor of a motor has a bearing mounted thereon, the bearing having a tab which is urged in one direction by the fluid friction of the lubricant in the bearing, the tab being urged against a spring, the tab actuating a micro-switch. The force exerted by the tab on the spring is a function of the rotor speed. Upon reduction of rotor speed the spring urges the tab rearwardly so that the micro-switch open circuits in turn disconnecting power from the motor which comes to a standstill.

Abstract: An electrically energized actuator for operating a valve has an output shaft for connection to a rotatable valve stem and is driven, via a gear train, by an electrically energized motor. A safety shut off mechanism is responsive to a predetermined resistance to rotation of the output shaft to operate an electric switch which prevents further operation of the drive motor.

Abstract: A reversible electric motor has a torque limiting stop device actuable to stop the motor by angular displacement of the motor casing when an opposing torque on the motor shaft exceeds a threshold value. Complementary profiles are arranged to hold the motor casing in its displaced position so that the motor can only be re-started in the opposite direction to before.

Abstract: In a multiple-reeved electric hoist of the type employing either a load cable winding drum or a load chain lift wheel, and wherein the dead end of the cable (or chain) carries a part of the load and is attached to the hoist frame; an improved overload sensing and responsive power shut-off and overload impact distributing device associated with the dead-end of the load lift cable (or chain) for deenergizing the hoist motor and protecting the hoist parts and its supporting structure against damage whenever an overload is applied to the hoist lift cable (or chain).