Abstract: A tape drive window regulator mechanism includes a pair of track sections interconnected by a housing which mounts a rotatable roller and includes a pair of mounting sections each respective to and receiving the end of one track section. One of the track sections has its other end secured to a drive unit which moves a perforated tape through the track sections and around the roller with the tape being connected to a window drive unit for moving the window between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A manually operated actuator arrangement includes a pair of actuators mounted forwardly and rearwardly of a swingably mounted vehicle window and connected by a translatable flexible member movable within a flexible conduit for concurrent operation. One actuator is mounted forwardly of the window in a position to be operated by front seat occupants and the other is mounted adjacent the rearward free swinging edge portion of the window and connected thereto by an overcenter type toggle linkage.

Abstract: A cantilever type velocity sensor which includes a unitary elongated frame member mounted on spaced walls of a base of dielectric material. A planar spring member has one end portion thereof mounted to an integral adjustable portion of the frame and the other free end thereof mounting a mass engageable with another integral adjustable portion of the frame. The first portion is adjustable to set the preload force and the second portion is adjustable to set the travel distance between the mass and the contact means of the sensor. A third integral adjustable portion of the frame limits vibrational movement of the spring member relative to the frame. A resilient stop means is engageable by the mass upon actuation of the sensor to obviate contact bounce and ensure adequate closure time. Both the contact means, in the form of a columnar coil spring, and an integral terminal portion of the frame, are monitored by a resistor connected thereacross.

Abstract: A height adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat cushion which permits selective vertical adjustments of the forward and the rearward portions of the seat. The seat support includes fore and aft brackets which extend downward from the seat cushion and are attached in a pivotal manner at their lower ends to outboard ends of link arms. The link arms extend in the fore and aft direction from a central location where they are pivoted about a common axis and supported by a stationary support or bracket means. Interaction between pins carried by the arms and vertically toothed sector means formed in the stationary bracket positively locates the arms in a preselected vertical position. The arms are movable within a range determined by the extent which the pins are free to move in the toothed sector or slotted apertures.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel cover is retained on a vehicle wheel by a plurality of cantilever type retainers having teeth which engage both a flange of the wheel and the tire bead seat. The retainers are removably attached to the cover body and are pre-shaped to a slightly arcuate configuration prior to assembly of the cover to the wheel to provide for ease of assembly together with low stress and a high load.

Abstract: A plastic wheel cover is provided with a plurality of recesses opening to a flange of the wheel and the tire bead when the cover is assembled to the wheel. Each recess houses a generally C-shaped clip having a body portion fitting within the opening of the recess and return bent leg portions locked between end walls of the recess and a transverse intermediate wall. Axially spaced rows of teeth on the body portion engage the tire bead and flange of the wheel to retain the cover to the wheel.

Abstract: A window guide arrangement for guiding movement of a vehicle window along a curvilinear path defined by a fixed guide member includes a sash plate secured to the window and having a bearing seat molded about a bearing provided with diametrical ribs whereby the bearing seat has grooves which cooperate with the bearing ribs in limiting rotation of the bearing to a plane containing the curvilinear path of movement of the window as the bearing rotates within the seat during movement of the bearing and sash plate along the guide member.

Abstract: A wheel cover is retained on a vehicle wheel by a pair of semi-annular shoes which are located inwardly of an axial flange of the wheel cover and engage both this flange and the wheel to floatingly retain the cover on the wheel.

Abstract: An acceleration responsive sensor having a housing of molded dielectric material provided with an elongated sector shaped recess receiving a pendulum supported mass movable under an acceleration pulse into engagement with one or more fingers of a contact assembly within the recess. The mass and the contact assembly are mounted to the housing exteriorly of the recess and covered by a cover assembly of molded dielectric material.

Abstract: A pair of elongated movable contact members commonly secured to the bands between the adjacent portions thereof. The contact members project toward the proximal end wall of the sensor recess and are provided with flared proximal free end portions. The angularly related walls of a generally V shaped fixed contact project from the distal end wall of the sensor recess and are engaged by the movable contact members at actuated position. The end portions of the movable contact members laterally expand and the walls of the fixed contact laterally contract to absorb the energy of the moving mass of the sensor and eliminate contact bounce while maintaining electrical contact between the contact members to close an electrical control circuit. The distal end portions of the contact members may engage the distal end wall of the housing or an adjustable set screw to locate the roller bands and movable contact members in preload or unactuated position.

Abstract: A velocity or acceleration responsive sensor includes a housing having a cavity including a pair of spaced side walls which taper relative to each other and define a predetermined included angle. The side walls are joined by proximal and distal end walls. A pair of bands of flexible spring material within the housing cavity are of generally figure 8 configuration. The bands are of generally elongate shape, with their adjacent abutting portions located coplanar with the bisector of the included angle and their remote portions bearing on the side walls of the cavity. The abutting portions are commonly secured to each other and each remote portion is secured to a respective side wall. The force of the bands tending to return from their elongate shape to their free shape urges the bands toward the distal end wall of the cavity to provide a preload force.

Abstract: A locking shield for an electrical terminal includes a base wall secured to an insulator body molded about a female terminal. Wing flanges extend from the base wall about the insulator body and include overlapping apertured terminal flanges which overlie an apertured wall of the body opening to the terminal. The terminal flange apertures are normally misaligned since the wing flanges are resiliently biased apart relative to each other. When the wing flanges are manually squeezed together, the apertures are aligned so that a male terminal can be inserted therethrough into electrical engagement with the female terminal. The resilient bias of the wing flanges engages the edges of the apertures with the male terminal to lock it in place when the wing flanges are manually released.

Abstract: A gas generator includes an annular hermetically sealed combustion chamber containing a charge of propellant and an initiator. The combustion chamber is enclosed within a circular inner housing having peripherally spaced groups of openings. Disposed radially of each group of openings is a roll of filter screen wrapped about a central neutralizer core. An outer housing includes two members, each member having three spaced circular embossments. The embossments open to each other and define circular enclosures when the housing members are abutted. One enclosure encapsulates the combustion chamber and inner housing. The other enclosures encapsulate respective rolls of filter screen. The embossments of the housing members are interconnected by grooves which open to each other and define passages connecting the enclosures when the members are abutted. Additional grooves in the members define passages connecting the screen enclosures with an article to be inflated.

Abstract: An inertia seat back lock includes a frame secured to the seat cushion member and having side walls pivotally supporting the shaft portion of a reel. A coil spring secured to the shaft portion and an abutment of one side wall biases the reel in a winding direction. A strap secured to the reel and to the pivoted seat back member normally permits free pivoting movement of the back member relative to the cushion member as the reel unwinds and winds. An inertia responsive member pivoted to the frame includes a pawl portion traversing toothed end plates of the reel and a pair of extensions overlying the shaft portion and located between the end plates and the frame side walls. The center of gravity of the inertia member normally locates the pawl portion out of the path of the end plates.

Abstract: A tire inflator includes a pressure vessel filled with non-flammable compressed gas. A tubular valve housing is secured within the inflator outlet and includes radial ports opening to the bore of the housing and located adjacent an outer apertured end wall. A tubular valve body is slidable within the housing bore and includes a conventional tire valve. The inner ends of the housing and valve body each include a slightly raised rib in concentric relationship. A rupturable diaphragm secured to the ribs locates the valve body relative to the housing and seals the space therebetween. Over pressure in the vessel ruptures the diaphragm between the valve body and housing and moves the valve body outwardly into engagement with the end wall of the housing. The pressure fluid within the pressure vessel escapes to atmosphere through the space between the valve body and housing and through the radial ports.

Abstract: A closure latch includes a latch frame pivotally mounting a latch bolt and a cam member. A common torsion spring interconnects the bolt and cam member for biasing the bolt to unlatched position and biasing the cam member oppositely of the bolt. The cam member is normally located against the spring bias by engagement with the latch frame, and a cam surface of the cam member engages a leg of the bolt to maintain the bolt in latched position. When the cam member is rotated oppositely of the spring bias, the cam surface of the cam member moves past the leg of the bolt so that the spring rotates the bolt to unlatched position. The spring returns the cam member to its normal position in engagement with the latch frame and locates a shoulder of the cam member adjacent the leg of the bolt.

Abstract: An inertia seat back lock includes a frame secured to the seat cushion member and having side walls pivotally supporting the shaft portion of a reel. A coil spring secured to the shaft portion and an abutment of one side wall biases the reel in a winding direction. A strap secured to the reel and to the pivoted seat back member normally permits free pivoting movement of the back member relative to the cushion member as the reel unwinds and winds. An inertia responsive member pivoted to the frame includes a pawl portion traversing toothed end plates of the reel and a pair of extensions overlying the shaft portion and located between the end plates and the frame side walls. The center of gravity of the inertia member normally locates the pawl portion out of the path of the end plates.