Abstract: A waterproof connecting structure for a pipe for connecting an intake passage of an internal combustion engine and an external gas detector to convey gas into the intake passage. The structure includes a connecting space to which the pipe is connected and a partition wall formed between the intake passage and the connecting space. The connecting space has a larger diameter than the pipe. The partition wall includes an elongate hole for placing the interior of the intake passage and the connecting space in fluid communication. This configuration prevents intrusion of droplets drifting in through intake air and allows a high degree of freedom for location of the pipe.

Abstract: A seat mounted on a vehicle floor comprising a seat frame and a backrest. The seat frame contains a plastic base member and an open section formed within the base member. The base member is circumscribed by a rim extending upward along a substantial portion of the base member and a support surface extending outward from the base member substantially perpendicular to the rim. The base member contains a plate section integrally connected to the base member and extending within the open section. A device is provided for adjustably supporting the seat frame along the floor of the vehicle. A pair of support rods are connected to the adjustable support device and the seat frame is mounted on the support rods. A device is also provided for flexibly supporting the plate section in response to downward pressure thereon. A seat cushion is mounted on the seat frame. The backrest, which is connected to the seat frame, includes a fixed backrest frame having sidewalls extending outward from the backrest frame.

Abstract: A seat reclining apparatus including a lower bracket for seat cushion, an upper bracket for seat back, a hinge pin connecting the lower and upper brackets allowing the relative rotation, a rack member form on the lower bracket, a pawl member formed on the upper bracket for engagement with the rack member and a locking member operatively connected to the pawl member to control the engagement between the pawl and rack members.

Abstract: A device for automatically stopping the powered closure of the slidable panel of a vehicle sun roof as the panel approaches its fully closed position under the operation of a driving apparatus. A limit switch attached to the housing interrupts the flow of energy to the driving apparatus when engaged by cooperating structure formed on a cam rotated by an off-set bearing and first and second reduction gears of the driving apparatus. The cam plate is farther driven by a pin engaging a channel within the cam plate. The cooperating structure, which may be a groove or a projection, is so located on the cam as to engage the limit switch only when the slidable panel is close to its fully closed position.

Abstract: A sliding roof for closing an opening in the roof of a vehicle, the sliding roof including a panel for insertion into the opening, a bracket attached to each side of the panel, a front shoe pivotably attached to the front end of each bracket, a guide slot affixed to each bracket, the guide slots each including a horizontal portion and an inclined portion rising rearwardly therefrom, a pair of guide links each pivotably movable at its rearward end on a rear shoe and having at its upper forward end a guide pin engaging one of said guide slots and at its lower forward end a roller pin, a pair of engaging pins, each affixed to an individual bracket, a pair of guide rails, one on each side of said sliding roof for guiding the related front shoe, rear shoe and engaging pin, a stationary block disposed within each guide rail, each block including a pair of horizontally displaced inclined grooves, one in the path of movement of the corresponding engaging pin and the other in the path of movement of the corresponding

Abstract: A stirling cycle engine including a working piston defining a working chamber, a crankshaft located in a crankchamber, a connecting rod connecting the working chamber with the crankshaft, the connecting rod being passed through intermediate members. A gas seal structure is provided in the intermediate members around the connecting rod, the gas seal structure including a first oil chamber and a second oil chamber, the second oil chamber being located closer to the crankchamber than the first oil chamber, a resilient sealing ring disposed between the first and second oil chambers and having an outer surface tapered toward the crankchamber to reduce diameter thereof, a spring for biasing the sealing ring toward the crankchamber so that the outer surface of the sealing ring is urged to an opposing surface formed in one of the intermediate members.