Abstract: A parts transporting system including a rigid rack frame, a plurality of uprights coupled to the rigid rack frame, a plurality of shelf supports coupled to the uprights, and a plurality of shelf assemblies operably coupled to the uprights and the shelf supports. Each shelf assembly is constructed of a shelf frame and an offset pivot hinge operably coupled to the shelf frame and the shelf support, allowing the shelf frame to swing open at an angle with respect to the rigid rack frame. A lid and strut assembly is operably coupled to each of the shelf frames and includes a lid, a seal covering the entire perimeter of the lid and providing a dirt and moisture resistant seal, and a strut coupled to the lid. Each shelf frame is coupled to a sling assembly which forms compartments used to hold parts. Each shelf frame is positioned directly above each lid except the top lid.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an integrally formed cassette and package tray and end cap which at least partially encloses a security shade roller and a gap between the roller and the rear seat of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A column tilt actuator assembly for use on an automotive vehicle. The column tilt actuator assembly including a bracket member connected to a steering column. The column tilt actuator assembly further including a swing arm housing having a swing arm rotatably connected thereto. The swing arm housing and the swing arm are connected to the bracket with integrated fasteners. The swing arm also includes a swing arm knob for use in activating a tilt steering mechanism.

Abstract: A coated pivot pin/detent assembly for use in the manufacture of a molded article. The assembly is coated with a material that adheres to the pivot pin/detent assembly and protects the assembly during the molding process. The coating material also provides lubrication for facilitating movement between the pivot pin and detent.

Abstract: A mechanical face seal for use in a pump. The mechanical face seal including a seal head assembly, a seal seat assembly opposite and in contact with the seal head assembly. The seal head assembly including a gimbal ring engaging a first and second pair of gimbal pads. The first pair of gimbal pads is integral with an impeller insert and the second pair of gimbal pads is integral with a seal washer. The gimbal ring will continually adjust to misalignments of the pump and the seal components when hydraulic forces overcome the spring load of the seal head assembly and clamps the gimbal ring between the two pair of gimbal pads.

Abstract: A low profile fixture clamp which provides a clamping force in two perpendicular directions through the motion of a pneumatic cylinder in a single plane. The principle component of the clamping force is a horizontal force in-line with the force generated by the pneumatic air cylinder. An additionally vertical downward clamping force is also generated.

Abstract: A cable strand end-fitting having a housing which defines a longitudinal bore with internal threads to receive a screw member with external threads, the threads cooperate to allow axial movement of the screw member relative to the housing. A longitudinal passageway through the screw member receives a cable strand extending therethrough, one end of the cable strand is a terminal end bulb which abuts the screw member so the axial movement of the screw member adjusts the cable strand. The housing includes a mounting portion having a cylindrical opening generally perpendicular to the longitudinal bore, the cylindrical opening is adapted to be disposed over a mounting post along the longitudinal axis of the mounting post. A retainer clip secures the end-fitting to the mounting post with opposed locking teeth which are adapted to be positioned through diametrically opposed slots in the mounting portion of the housing thereby engaging the mounting post for securement.

Abstract: A washer and dirt excluder for use with a seal. The washer and dirt excluder includes a flexible ring where that ring is in contact with an outer flange. The washer and dirt excluder further includes a stopper member located at a center point of the flexible ring. The washer and dirt excluder also includes a protrusion extending from a side of the washer opposite the stopper.

Abstract: A manual quick change tool changer, said tool changer including a master plate. The master plate connected to a rotatable sprocket with the sprocket having a plurality of teeth. A thrust bearing engaging the sprocket. A handle connected to the sprocket such that the handle moves a predetermined distance. The tool changer further including a secondary plate that mates with the master plate. The secondary plate further including a plurality of leaves such that the plurality of teeth from the master plate locks underneath the leaves of the secondary plate to secure the master plate to the secondary plate.

Abstract: A unitized seal impeller thrust system includes an impeller unit which includes a tubular neck portion that has flat surfaces on opposite sides of one another. The impeller unit includes a plurality of radially extending blades and a circular trough surrounding the neck portion. The system further includes a seal head assembly which is secured within the trough, and a seal seat assembly which engages the seal head assembly. The system further includes a thrust washer which engages the seal seat assembly and the retainer ring which is secured to the tubular neck portion at an end of the neck portion. The retainer ring also engages the thrust washer in a ball and socket type arrangement. The system provides a unitized seal, impeller, thrust system that is capable of preload testing and/or leak testing before assembly of the pump unit.

Abstract: In an automated welding machine, where a flow of liquid coolant is supplied to welding components on the machine from a source of coolant and then returned to the source of coolant, a safety system is provided that shuts down the flow of coolant in the event of a fault. Faults are detected by a supply sensor and a return sensor for measuring the flow rates of coolant in the supply and return lines. A microprocessor is adapted to compare the supply flow rate and return flow rate and detect differences between the two rates. The difference between the detected rates as compared to a leak threshold value, and the microprocessor is adapted to generate a valve shutoff signal in the event the detected difference in flow rates exceeds the leak threshold value. A value in the supply coolant line is responsive to the valve shutoff signal to shutoff flow of coolant in response thereto.

Abstract: A silicone compound having a textured surface when cured, said compound resulting from the combination of an elastomeric base comprising, a hydrolyzable silicone composition and a hydrolyzable silicone crosslinker and a rubber solution comprising a rubber and a solvent absorbable into said elastomeric base.

Abstract: A hot melt assembly for melting adhesives and sealants including a modular melt tank for housing the adhesive/sealants that is removably secured to a heating plate to allow removal of the melt tank for cleaning, repairing or replacing without removing additionally attached components. An elastic O-ring provides the necessary fluid seal between the heating plate and melt tank.

Abstract: High efficiency cold dry plating method for forming an important and highly adherent polycrystalline structured zinc alloy film on metallic substrates by mechanical projection of a composite material.High efficiency cold dry plating method using a composite material described as iron nuclei particles encapsulated by zinc alloy, where the composite material contains 45 to 80% of zinc.Cold dry plating process giving improved yield and short treatment time with high amount of zinc strongly adherent on metallic surfaces.

Abstract: A gasket assembly for use in an automotive engine for sealing a T-joint or multi-joint assembly without the use of a secondary sealing media such as RTV. The gasket assembly including a first gasket having a core member, having a plurality of orifices. A seal member attached to the side of the core member. At least one sealing bead extending from an end of the seal member, at least one of the sealing beads engaging with a sealing pad attached to a second gasket to form a T-joint between an engine block, an oil pan and front cover.

Abstract: A positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor composition, comprising: (a) about 3% to about 75% by weight of a binder resin, (b) about 0.5% to about 70% by weight of a temperature activatable semicrystalline polymer, which is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that melts at a relatively narrow temperature range to change from a crystalline state to an amorphous state, (c) about 10% to about 80% by weight of an electrically conductive material in finely particulated form selected from the group consisting of silver, graphite, graphite/carbon, nickel, copper, silver coated copper, and aluminum, (d) about 0.01% to about 80% by weight of solvent material for the composition.

Abstract: An extruded foamed silicone rubber composition including ammonium carbonate or ammonium bicarbonate reacted with acetic acid at room temperature. The components can be adjusted to control the degree of foaming, and the amount of acetic acid can be adjusted to control the cure rate.

Abstract: The hydraulic vacuum pump (HVP) uses a centrifugal water pump with unconventional inlet and outlet connections that cause unconventional patterns of fluid flow. Valves are not required for operation. The submerged pump outlet must be kept open and unobstructed to flow, and must also be no smaller in cross-sectional area than the submerged pump-inlets. The pump inlet branches into two openings, each for a distinctly different purpose. A submerged pump-priming inlet branch uses an orifice of predetermined size to assure minimum liquid flow while also controlling both rate and limit of air extraction. The other inlet opening is connected to a fixed priming-siphon from which air is extracted as it is mixed with liquid in the pump in a novel automatic, pressure-activated cyclic action, and freely expelled in the outflow.

Abstract: A pneumatically powered clamp that completely encloses the actuating linkage assembly in a fluid-tight, lubricated environment. The clamp includes a pneumatic cylinder longitudinally and removably secured to a plastic body by brackets. The body has a bore to receive a piston rod, and a cavity in communication with the bore. The cavity allows room for the linkage assembly to be pivotally held and cooperate in the body. The bracket substantially seals the body needing only a nylon washer to establish a fluid-tight seal. The linkage means converts the linear motion of the piston rod into rotational motion in the clamp arms which are securely held outside the brackets.