Abstract: A processing device capable of starting the sequence of the speed change operations automatically in the gearbox of a vehicle, such as the automatic transmission of a truck. A first comparator compares the data received from a gearbox condition detecting device and that received from a speed ratio selection device. In the event of a difference, the comparator sends to a gearbox control device either a pulse for increasing by one speed ratio, or a pulse for decreasing by one speed ratio.

Abstract: The tip end of the upper looper of an edge stitching sewing machine is adapted to have a different profile by engagement with a pawled looper arm provided on the upper looper itself or on a mounting post of the upper looper. When the pawled looper arm is engaged with the upper looper, the sewing machine performs one-needle two-thread edge stitching, while it performs its original one-needle three-thread edge stitching when the pawled looper arm is detached from the upper looper in a disengaged position.

Abstract: A motorcycle engine mounting structure having a head tube (23), a main frame pipe (21) extended rearwardly from the head tube, and an engine (60). In order to increase the freedom of design for mounting an engine and to ensure a radiator mounting space, a pair of supporting members (40, 50; 240, 250) are suspended from the front part of the main frame (21), and the engine (60) is supported in the front part through the supporting members.

Abstract: A sealing structure for a rotary valve including a rotary member having a plurality of pockets opening toward the outer periphery of a rotary member. A casing encloses the outer periphery of the rotary member. Sealing members are provided between the outer periphery of the rotary member and the inner periphery of the casing. The sealing members are adjustably projectable in the radial direction.

Abstract: A tray cabinet wherein each comprises a heating chamber formed between a shell and a detachable cover. A heating element is placed between the base of the shell and a shield. The shell has an edge embedded in the thickness of an upper plate of the tray. A dense foam fills the interior space of the tray enclosed between the upper plate and a lower plate. The tray and the cover are single rigid and heavy components, not susceptible to deformation due to thermal expansion.

Abstract: A hydraulic shock absorber for use on vehicles which includes a rubber attachment on the upper end thereof which is supported on the vehicle. A cap sealingly covers the rubber attachment to provide a sealed chamber communicating with oil in the cylinder of the shock absorber. A partition provided with a communicating hole is disposed in the chamber. A flexible membrane is disposed above the partition in the chamber and divides the chamber into sealed compartments. One of the sealed compartments is filled with pressurized gas, and the other sealed compartment is held in communication with the interior of the shock absorber. The arrangement of the invention provides a shock absorber with an improved secondary performance in dampening forces between the shock absorber and the body of the vehicle.

Abstract: A belt sanding apparatus adapted for use in forming patterns of expanded synthetic-resinous materials is provided with a vacuum platen to prevent flutter of a sanding belt, and a self-aligning mechanism for automatically adjusting the position of one belt roller to compensate for variations in the length of a belt over the width of the belt. The belt sander has antifriction bearings supporting each belt roller, a pivotable work table which is supported and guided by guide portions on the belt sander frame over its full travel, and a side gate which opens to allow installation of a sanding belt, and forms a stiffening structural member portion of the belt sander frame when in closed position.

Abstract: A system, kit and method for erecting a structure elevated off the ground, including rigidly installing a series of posts the upper ends of which lie in a horizontal plane. Sheet material may be applied to the ground beneath the structure to be erected to impede the growth of vegetation. On top of each of the posts is placed the tubular portion of a ground saddle. Two wooden joists are placed in each ground saddle to form a series of parallel beams. The beams are fastened in the ground saddles, and on top of the beams there is fastened a plurality of plane saddle devices. Within the plain saddle devices there is fastened a series of substantially parallel joists which are oriented perpendicular to the series of beams. Other structural members are fastened on top of the joists to form the elevated structure.

Abstract: An engine starting device for starting an engine by connecting an output member on the side of a spiral spring and an input member on the side of the engine with each other when the force accumulation by the spring is released. A driving member is driven by the output of the engine. An automatic force accumulating operation for the spiral spring is driven by the driving member. A one-way clutch mechanism connects the automatic force accumulating operation means in a winding pressure accumulating mechanism for the spiral spring with each other.

Abstract: A sealing structure for a rotary valve including a rotary member having a plurality of pockets opening toward the outer periphery of a rotary member. A casing encloses the outer periphery of the rotary member. Sealing members are provided between the outer periphery of the rotary member and the inner periphery of the casing. The sealing members are adjustably projectable in the radial direction.

Abstract: Wiring of electrical equipment for motorcycles having a battery for a current source provided in the central part of the body of a motorcycle. A plurality of electrical loads are connected to the battery, and a plurality of sub-fuses are connected to each electrical load. In order to simplify the wiring and to facilitate the wiring installation as well as maintenance, the sub-fuses are concentratedly provided in a position proximal a steering stem of the motorcycle.

Abstract: A chain device including a sprocket wheel, a buffer ring provided on one side of the sprocket wheel for rotation relative thereto, and a chain meshing therewith. The buffer ring has an outer diameter greater than the inner-diameter dimension of a semicircular-shaped portion of the chain which is in meshing engagement with the sprocket wheel. Thus, when the chain and sprocket wheel are in meshing engagement with each other, the buffer ring is restrained and forced by the inner-diameter part of the semicircular-shaped portion of the chain, so that the ring is deformed into an elliptical shape. Each of the link plates which form the chain includes a depressed portion having a curved shape coinciding, in its radius of curvature, to the maximum radius of curvature of the elliptically-deformed buffer ring. Such curved shape of the depressed portion of the link plate contributes to the improvement of durability of the buffer ring, as well as to reduction of chain noise.

Abstract: A hydraulic shock absorber including inner and outer tubes telescopically fitted together and an orifice variable in response to relative movement of the inner and outer tubes. A large diameter tubular holder is disposed coaxially around an upper portion of the outer tube to provide a space between the outer tube and the holder, the space being divided by a tubular partition membrane disposed coaxially in the space into a high-pressure gas chamber located outside of the membrane and a low-pressure gas chamber located inside of the membrane and communicating with an upper space within the outer tube. The shock absorber is of the hydraulically and pneumatically operated type, is simple in structure, and can be assembled with ease while maintaining a desired degree of performance.

Abstract: An instrument panel device for automobiles, particularly cars, wherein the space on the rear side of the instrument panel is employed to provide air conduits for feeding conditioned air to the interior of the automobile. A closing plate is employed to close the space on the rear side of the instrument panel, and the closed space is vertically sectioned with a partition plate to provide two systems of air conduit passages which are insulated from each other. The respective air conduit passages communicate with blowing ports provided on the front surface of the instrument panel, with defroster blowing ports, and with side defogger blowing ports.

Abstract: A toy including a powered running toy member and a track along which the toy member runs, the toy member being made to run by rotation of the driving wheels of the toy member. The running toy member is provided with a switching arm which is attached to the lower side thereof and is adapted to trigger an operation for changing the running direction, and a mechanism for effecting the change of running direction when actuated by the swinging arm. On at least one end of the track, a mechanism is provided for causing swinging movement of the switching arm to automatically change the running direction of the toy member as the toy member reaches that end of the track. The running toy member has the form of an animal such as, for example, a bird, and incorporates various mechanisms for effecting various actions simulating those of the actual animal, e.g., turning of the head, opening of a beak, etc., by making use of power provided by the driving wheels.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring and dispensing a predetermined quantity of particulate material from a container. The apparatus includes a measuring and dispensing assembly permanently secured at least in part within a container, particularly a disposable container such as a box of dry laundry detergent. The measuring and dispensing assembly defines a chamber within the container which may be opened to permit a predetermined measured quantity of the contents of the container to enter thereinto, and then closed to separate the measured quantity from the remaining contents of the container. To permit dispensing of the measured quantity of particulate material from the closed chamber, the assembly further includes a movable member which may be moved to expose a discharge opening in the container which is adjacent the chamber.