Abstract: A movement device including a rigid inner supporting rod-like member of a closed circuit configuration and a flexible, closed sleeve slidably mounted on the rod-like support member. In one application of the invention, a drawer or the like can be moved relative to a case or the like by securing the drawer to the sleeve and securing the case to the sleeve at points on opposite sides of a point at which the rod-like support member changes direction. In another application, the device is used as a tilting mechanism for chairs by securing the chair body to the sleeve and securing the chair base to the sleeve at points opposite a point at which the rod-like member changes direction. The chair base can be eliminated by setting the rigid rod-like member directly on the floor. The device also provides a rotatable base for a stool.

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: The invention concerns a rhythmic or indexing drive for transfer lines with a timed-bar driver making a reciprocating movement on a frame and couplable to at least one timed bar, wherein a longitudinally displaceable drive element driven by a drive source substantially parallel to the plane of movement of the timed bar, is coupled to the timed bar. Such an indexing drive is characterized by its simple construction, and permits a smooth starting and braking of the timed bar at high transfer speeds during the time of the indexing stroke. The invention senses loosening of the coupling by a pressure drop.

Abstract: A sorting apparatus for collating sheets into sets. The sheets are conveyed along a desired path and a plurality of sheet receiving bins are arranged along the path. Guide members associated with each of the bins are arranged to sequentially remove a sheet from the conveyor and guide it into its respective bin. The guide members are actuated by a drive system which includes a cam comprising a web having a cam surface with at least one discontinuity and follower members associated with each of the guide members in responsive engagement with the cam surface. The discontinuities can comprise slots, holes, or notches in the web. The web may be wound up on a take-up reel or it can comprise an endless type belt.