Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electromechanical actuator which acts as an analog of a fluid operated cylinder. A tubular piston moves along the axis of a fixed outer cylinder. One end of the piston is fitted with a threaded stud to which a clevis or other load attachment device can be attached. The other end of the piston, inside the outer cylinder, is attached to a coaxial drive nut. The drive nut is threaded onto a coaxial lead screw which passes through the drive nut and clears the inside of the piston. The drive nut is notched at a plurality of locations, the notches corresponding to a plurality of axially extending protrusions on the inside of the outer cylinder. Thus, when the lead screw is rotated, translational motion is imparted to the drive nut due to its inability to rotate relative to the outer cylinder. A small bar magnet is affixed to the drive nut and cooperates with an external reed switch to provide intermediate shutoff points.

Abstract: A mechanism for conversion between rotary and linear motion includes a rotatable roller carriage having a channel through which a shaft is passed axially. Shaft engaging drive rollers that are orbitally movable about the channel with the rotation of the roller carriage are positioned along the channel forming an acute angle therewith. Retaining rollers are held by the roller carriage parallel to the drive rollers to retain the drive rollers in a shaft engaging position. The drive rollers are driven by the retaining rollers in a rotary fashion to linearly advance the shaft.

Abstract: A motorized drive assembly for a circuit breaker operator comprising a follower mounted on a free wheeling double helix shaft which extends in the direction of movement of the operator between "TRIP," "RESET" and "ON" positions, the shaft being driven by an electric motor through a disengageable gearset controlled by a solenoid. The follower engages the operator, and upon rotation of the shaft the follower moves in one direction carrying the operator from a TRIP position to a RESET position. At this point, the follower has moved as far as one of the double helices will carry it in that direction, whereupon internally projecting lugs of the follower engage the other helix for movement in the opposite direction to carry the operator from the RESET to the ON position in which the breaker contacts are closed.

Abstract: An engine having valve means, timing means, fuel distribution means and ignition means configured for operation on a combustible mixture of fuel and air, or other energy source, comprises at least one annular cylinder and mating annular piston forming combustion chambers at both ends and configured for orbital rotation about a central crank. Escapement means transfers orbital rotation of the piston and cylinder in a first direction to the crank and prevents their rotation in the opposite direction relative to a grounded frame which encloses the engine. The piston and cylinder alternately are rotated in the first direction by expansion or contraction of the energy source in successively predetermined combustion chambers on each stroke to rotate the crank.

Abstract: A solar tracking device constructed in accordance with the present invention includes an azimuthal drive mechanism which utilizes the variable angular velocity of the driven member of a universal joint as the source of power for driving a carriage about a fixed axis at a variable angular velocity corresponding to the variable angular velocity of the sun about the fixed axis. The driving element of the universal joint is mounted on a driving shaft which extends parallel to the axis of rotation of the earth. The altitude control mechanism includes a driving element mounted on the driving shaft which rotates about an axis parallel to the axis of rotation of the earth. The driving element rotates in an equitorial plane whereby its angle of inclination varies in accordance with the variation in altitude of the sun as it rotates in azimuth.

Abstract: This invention is a reversible mechanical movement. A bearing arm is rigidly connected to an oscillatory shaft. A contact disc is rigidly attached to a rotatable shaft. The bearing arm and the contact disc contact one another to convert rotary motion to oscillating motion, or the reverse. The conversion of oscillating motion to linear reciprocating motion, or the reverse, is accomplished by conventional methods.

Abstract: A mechanism to transfer small flat workpieces (chips) between locations has a pair of interlinked four bar mechanisms one of which mechanisms carries a chip spreading means operated by two cams so that the chip pickup and release means moves in substantially vertical and horizontal timed relation to pickup a number of chips, move through a shallow horizontal arc, simultaneously spread the chips further apart, drop the chip; and repeat. Mechanism is disclosed for moving a plurality of chips of biaxially orientable polystyrene between a heating means and a forming means while laterally increasing the spacing between the chips.

Abstract: A piston-type power generating machine, useful as a prime mover, internal combustion engine, pump or the like, is disclosed wherein a piston having an eccentric center of gravity with respect to its longitudinal axis is reciprocatingly guided in a cylindrical working chamber of a machine housing. The piston is connected to output conversion gears through guide slots by means of output members which penetrate the housing and which impart a rotational movement to the piston about its longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Servo head structure for electrical discharge machining or the like comprising a rectangular frame having a rectangular ram positioned therein, bearing means for guiding the rectangular ram for movement in the frame, a shaft rotatably mounted in the frame and extending through the ram, a rotary hydraulic servo motor secured to the frame and connected to the shaft for rotation of the shaft, and cable means secured at opposite ends thereof to opposite ends of the ram and wrapped around the shaft centrally thereof, whereby on rotation of the servo motor controlled movement of the ram with respect to the frame is accomplished.

Abstract: A mechanism for driving the nipper shaft of a comber provided with a plurality of combing units, wherein a driving shaft and a nipper shaft are extended along the longitudinal direction of the comber. An eccentric disc is rigidly mounted on the driving shaft. A slider link motion mechanism is provided with a slider connected to the eccentric disc in such a condition that the slider is capable of reciprocally displacing along its own displacing passage when the eccentric disc is driven. One of the link elements of the slider link motion mechanism is slidably engaged with the slider so that a swing motion about a fulcrum thereof is created. The other link element of the above-mentioned mechanism is mounted on the swing shaft and, therefore, a quick return motion of the reciprocal turning motion of the swing shaft can be created.

Abstract: A motion transmitting device is capable of transferring motion between a reciprocable element in one plane and a rotatable crank in a parallel, second plane. A connector extending axially from the crank and coupled with the reciprocable element is pivotally restrained at its midpoint against substantial translational movement parallel to the path of travel of the reciprocable element, thereby causing the connector to drive the reciprocable member in response to the rotation of the crank, or vice versa.

Abstract: An alternative reciprocating compressor having a driving shaft that is solidly fastened to a circular eccentric which externally, and by means of a ball or roller bearing is enclosed by another eccentric which is also circular and is also provided at its external rim with a ball or roller bearing. The other eccentric at its outer path incorporates, at diametrically opposite points extensions to which plungers are joined, in such a way that the turn of a driving shaft originates alternate rotating slidings of one eccentric with respect to the other thus causing the successive approximation and separation of the geometrical axes pertaining to the enclosing eccentric and the driving shaft within a plane comprising the longitudinal axes of the plungers, which is converted in the claims.

Abstract: A fluid transducer including a reciprocatory piston member and a drive mechanism for converting reciprocation of the piston member into rotation of a rotary member coupled to the mechanism, or vice versa. The drive mechanism includes a first elliptical member centrally mounted within said transducer and a second elliptical member rotatably mounted in engagement with said first member and arranged for reciprocation with said piston member. As said piston member reciprocates said second member rotates with respect to said first member to transmit motion between said piston and said rotary member coupled to the drive mechanism.

Abstract: A mechanism comprising two interlockable pivoting members is installed between two adjacent sliding compartments in such a way that withdrawal of one compartment causes the associated member to pivot and interlock with the other member, thereby securing the latter in a position in which a catch blocks the other compartment and prevents it from being withdrawn simultaneously.

Abstract: A locking mechanism especially adapted to operate a multilatch locking device said mechanism comprising a housing supporting an axle, a rotatable plate mounted on said axle and having at least two pins projecting therefrom and at least two linearly displaceable plate members respectively coupled to said axle and said rotatable plate by means of a pair of slots substantially normally extending to each other in each of said plates. The slots in each linearly displaceable plate are adapted to respectively engage said axle and one of said pins, and the arrangement is such that upon the rotation of said rotatable plate each of the coupled plate members extends outwardly linearly from said axle.

Abstract: Mechanical scanning apparatus is shown which includes a parallelogram linkage comprising a pair of parallel arms and parallel first and second connecting links adjacent opposite ends of the arms pivotally connected thereto. Transducer means, such as an ultrasonic transducer or transducer array, included in the ultrasonic imaging system, or the like, are attached to said first connecting link for movement therewith. First supporting means, adjacent the arm ends opposite the transducer means, support the parallelogram linkage thereat for movement along an arcuate path which closely approximates a portion of an ellipse adjacent a focus thereof. Constraining means, intermediate the first supporting means and transducer means, limit an intermediate portion of the parallelogram linkage to generally straight line movement along a path which extends substantially along a portion of the major axis of the ellipse.

Abstract: Apparatus for converting oscillatory motion to reciprocating motion featuring the use of thin, non-permanently deformable band-like members confined to a linear track so as to be reciprocable when one end of the band-like member is engaged by an oscillatory shaft. The other end of the band-like member may be secured to a work element used for exerting force against a work object. Selection means may be employed in apparatus having a plurality of band-like members in which each of the members can be selectively induced into engagement with a shaft or other oscillatory means to control the work elements as desired.

Abstract: A linear actuator for selectively moving a carriage relative to a support frame along a predefined linear path.

Abstract: A cutter having a reciprocating knife for cutting sheet material has a drive mechanism for converting the rotary motion of a drive member into the reciprocating motion of the knife. The drive mechanism is comprised of a mechanical linkage which causes the forces applied to the upper end of the knife to be directed substantially along the axis of reciprocation and to, therefore, have very small lateral components minimizing wear between the knife guiding surfaces. The drive mechanism basically includes an eccentric drive pin which through a connecting link oscillates a pivotal crossarm. The oscillating movement of the crossarm is in turn imparted to the knife by means of an intermediate link connected between the crossarm and knife.

Abstract: A cigarette packing machine wherein one or more indexible turrets for portions of or entire cigarette packs and the tools which treat the portions of or entire packs receive motion from a transmission having an input element which is a main drive shaft, several additional driving components in the form of shafts and/or gears receiving motion from the main drive shaft, several driven components which receive motion from the driving components and transmit motion to the tools and/or turret or turrets, and couplings which connect one or more driving components with associated driven components and/or the driven components with the associated turret or turrets and associated tools. The couplings include prefabricated flats provided on the driving and driven components, turret or turrets, and tools; such flats abut against each other to maintain the components, turret or turrets and tools in predetermined positions relative to each other.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a mechanical multiplier for weaving looms, for instance for the drive of rapiers or lances, of the head frames or such like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanism for transformation of a rotary motion into a translatory motion or vice versa, consisting of a curve follower for co-operation with a rotary cylindrical curve body, in which is designed a curved guide in the shape of a wedge-shaped track in the body, and where the curve follower consists of an inwardly pointing similar wedge-shaped ring with a larger diameter than that of the curved body, and which is located excentrically in relation to the latter in such a manner, that the inner edge of the ring meshes with the track. The ring is the inner ring of a roller- or ball bearing or is incorporated with such an inner ring while the outer ring or parts connected therewith are retained against rotation in relation to the curved body or vice versa.

Abstract: A disc drive memory device is described utilizing a continuously rotating drive shaft and a roller which rides thereon to effect translational motion of a carriage to move a read/write head between address locations on a magnetic recording surface of a data storage disc.

Abstract: A synchronizing mechanism comprising at least two flat strips of friction material (bristles) co-acting with at least one intermediate member formed by an endless belt of friction material (bristles) having belt supporting means. When the strips are moved longitudinally or linearly relative to each other, the endless belt also moves longitudinally between said strips. With such movement, the bristles at the looped ends of the belt progressively roll into and out of engagement with the bristles of the strips. However, the parts of the band intermediate the ends thereof, frictionally resist linear or longitudinal movement between said strips thereby synchronize movement between said strips.

Abstract: A detachable windshield wiper assembly for a helmet having a front visor consists of a housing which has fastening means cooperable with means on the helmet for detachably securing the housing thereto. The housing has a rear wall, which has the fastening means, contoured to be brought into close engagement with the front wall of the helmet. The housing carries within same an electric motor, gearing drivably connected to the motor, and an oscillatable wiper blade-carrying arm which extends through an opening in the lower portion of the housing. The wiper blade-carrying arm is connected to a pivotable element which is driven by the motor and gearing through an arc determinative of the sweep of the wiper blade.

Abstract: Energy engine number two is made to convert the motion of devices that operate with a push pull motion such as hydraulic cylinders into a rotary motion. The engine is composed of units, to increase the power more units are added, one behind the other. First I have a frame to which four double action hydraulic cylinders are mounted. On the end of each piston of the hydraulic cylinders is mounted a bar with one way chain connectors on each end. Two chains are used, one on each side of the cylinders the chains are kept in position by guide sprockets. The chains are connected to the power shaft assembly. When the cylinders are activated the pistons move out from the cylinders and connect the chains on the right of the cylinders. When the pistons are fully extended they activate electric switches that reverse the direction of there movement. When the pistons are fully retracted they again activate electric switchs and reverse there direction.

Abstract: A power operated radar antenna assembly for airborne use in which an antenna carried on one end of a pair of rockable arms is balanced by a pair of motors at the opposite end of such arms; unified operation of which motors effects the rocking of the arms for elevation scanning movement of the antenna.

Abstract: This invention concerns a self-tightening friction drive device for the conversion of a rotary motion into an axial motion. The device comprises two or more ball bearing jaws retained in angularly spaced position around a shaft, each of the jaws having at least one recess for receiving and supporting a respective ball bearing or roller bearing of larger internal diameter than the external diameter of the shaft extending through the bearings and engaging with the inner rings thereof an inclined angle. Each of the recesses presents in a section perpendicular to the axis of the respective bearing a curve whose radii of curvature are greater than the outer radius of the bearing.

Abstract: This invention relates to a combustion engine which is cooled internally. Combustion occurs in primary combustion chambers and the gas combustion products are released into secondary chambers after combustion to mix with cooler fluids. These fluids cool the engine body during engine operation. A preferred form of the invention consists of a semi-rotary engine and means for joining the rotor of this engine to the output power shaft. Preferred engines of this invention will not require external cooling or use poppet valves and will be able to operate as both a four-stroke and two-stroke engine.

Abstract: A pair of wire positioning guides having spaced-apart parallel edges define a channel within which a wire is confined. A pair of wire engaging rollers are rotatably disposed along the channel on opposite sides of the guides. The rotational axes of the rollers define an acute angle with respect to the channel. Rotational movement of the rollers is thus interlocked with linear movement of the wire.

Abstract: An automatic integrated processor which sequentially develops, washes and, if desired, applies gum to the exposed surface of an offset photolithographic plate in appropriately separated processing stages. The exposed surface of the plate is subjected to a linear, reciprocating rubbing action by plural sponges, which rubbing action produces results surprisingly similar to those produced by a manual rotary action. A fully assembled processor of this invention requires only that it be connected to a water supply, a source of power, and to a reservoir for used, waste fluids. A single electric motor is adapted (a) to drive plural pairs of coupled drive rolls, (b) to reciprocate the sponges in frictional contact with a generally horizontal offset plate and (c) to agitate angularly disposed containers for developer and gum. The translation of the rotary motion of the electric motor to linear reciprocation in mutually orthogonal planes is effected by direct rod-actuated drives with swivel rod-ends.

Abstract: A door operator includes a threadless drive shaft, a carriage mounting skewed rollers engaging the drive shaft to move the carriage along the shaft upon shaft rotation, a drive motor having a shaft coaxial with the threadless shaft and a helical coupling connecting the shafts together. The coupling comprising a plurality of closely spaced helical convolutions with the end of the coupling secured to the motor shaft and the drive shaft, respectively. The coupling includes means for decreasing the shear stresses imposed on the end portions of the convolutions.

Abstract: An automatically reversing traverse mechanism cooperable with a rotating shaft, comprising a base, a roller mounted on the base for simultaneous turning and swiveling movement, and engageable with the shaft, and a unique yieldable biasing means which urges the roller by means of a snap movement to either of two oppositely disposed, extreme angular positions. As the shaft is rotated, the angularly disposed roller and base automatically undergo reciprocative movements in a path parallel to the axis of the shaft. The traverse mechanism includes a novel operating means which substantially instantaneously swivels the roller from its one extreme position to its other extreme position in response to movement of the base past a predetermined point. The operating means includes a fixed abutment located at a predetermined point along the shaft, and an arm rotatably carried by the base, which engages the abutment and subsequently undergoes turning movement.

Abstract: A binding machine for binding sheets in a stack by the application of glue along one edge of the sheets. The binding machine incorporates a manually operated clamp mechanism to hold the sheets together with sufficient compression to maintain the proper alignment of the sheets for the application of glue to the sheet edge.

Abstract: A fluid transducer including a reciprocatory piston member and a rotary member, and a drive mechanism for converting reciprocation of the piston member into rotation of said rotary member, or vice versa. The drive mechanism includes a first elliptical member rotatable with said rotary member and a second elliptical member rotatably mounted within said transducer and arranged for reciprocation with said piston member. The elliptical members are retained in engagement, and rotate in unison as said piston member reciprocates with respect to said rotary member to transmit motion between said piston and rotary members.

Abstract: A system is provided for maintaining a permanent reciprocatory movement of a mechanical arrangement, particularly a pump unit. A main driving wheel is coupled to the mechanical arrangement and fastened on the shaft of a hydraulic motor which is supplied by a variable delivery pump provided with control means. The control means is coupled to the wheel by a drive mechanism which comprises a rocking lever coupled to the control means and a cam carrier wheel rotationally fixed to the wheel. As the mechanical arrangement moves in one direction, the rotation of the driving wheel causes the cam wheel to change the position of the rocking lever thus permitting the control means to direct the flow of fluid from the variable delivery pump to the hydraulic motor to reverse the direction of travel of the mechanical arrangement.

Abstract: Apparatus for driving detaching rollers in textile combing machines. The pilgrim step motion cycle of the detaching rollers is created by the combination of a constant rotational motion, transmitted by a driving source by way of a power transmission mechanism involving a differential gear mechanism, and a modified variable rotational motion cycle, transmitted by the differential gear mechanism. In the mechanism for creating the above-mentioned variable rotational motion, a first link motion mechanism, which is actuated by the driving source, creates a basic variable rotational motion cycle; and a second link motion mechanism, which is actuated by the output of the first link motion mechanism, adjusts the characteristic feature of the basic variable rotational motion cycle. The output of the second link motion mechanism is imparted to the differential gear mechanism as the modified variable rotational motion cycle.

Abstract: A crank mechanism for imparting reciprocal lineal movement to a member through forward and reverse strokes, and providing dwell periods for the member at each end of its stroke. The crank mechanism comprises a rotatable crank shaft for rotatably driving an eccentrically mounted crank pin which imparts reciprocal movement to a member via a connecting rod. A cam is provided for altering the throw between the axes of the crank pin and crank shaft at each end of the stroke of the member to provide dwell periods for the member in such positions.

Abstract: A novel motion translation mechanism is provided for translating rotary motion to reciprocal motion or reciprocal motion to rotary motion. The mechanism is adapted for use in a positive displacement machine for pumping and compressing fluids. A shaft is journaled for rotation within a stationary housing. An inclined annular bearing surface having an annular bearing thereon is integral with the shaft intermediate the journals. Reciprocal motion is imparted to a piston by a yoke ring journaled within the housing and interconnected to the annular bearing. A continuous seal arrangement is carried by the piston. Novel valve means control fluid flow within the machine.

Abstract: A tube haul-off machine for extruded tubes comprising at least one pair of parallel spaced annular supporting wheels supported for rotation in opposite directions about a common axis. Each supporting wheel carries rotatable haul-off wheels which are arranged at a radial distance from the axis corresponding to the outer radius of the tube, and the axes of which are inclined relatively to the common axis. The haul-off wheels of one supporting wheel are inclined in the opposite direction of the haul-off wheels of the other supporting wheel. Upon rotation of the supporting wheels the haul-off wheels in engagement with the surface of the tube will travel along helices about said axis on the peripheral surface of the tube thereby to pull the tube along the axis.

Abstract: A screw drive with a threaded spindle and frame means embracing the same, in which as transmitting member between the frame and the spindle there is pivotally arranged at least one anti-friction bearing surrounding the spindle and having an inner ring meshing with the thread of the spindle while the central axis of the anti-friction bearing is inclined and eccentrically arranged with regard to the spindle, the anti-friction bearing also having an outer ring which is pivotal about a rigid axis, in the frame means, which axis is located in the direction of the eccentricity of the outer ring toward the spindle axis.

Abstract: A motion converter device capable of converting continuous rotary input motion to cyclic linear motion and capable of accomplishing the reversal thereof from cyclic linear motion to continuous rotary motion including means for substantially smoothly obtaining the conversion. The unit includes a set of gear trains having gears of a selected shape and which gear trains are intermeshed from either a single rotary shaft or a plurality of linked output shafts which interwork to convert the rotary motion of the single shaft to oscillatory or linear motion of the output shafts or will, in the reverse of this procedure, convert a linear input to the plurality of shafts to rotary motion of the single shaft.