Abstract: A seat tilt mechanism includes a seat frame pivotally secured at its forward end to a floor mounted support. A first toggle link is pivotally secured at a pivot axis eccentrically displaced from the tilt axis for the seat and is in turn pivotally secured to a second link whose other end is pivotally secured to the rear of the seat frame about a support axis. An actuator is pivotally secured for rotation about the support axis together with the second link and preferably, the second toggle link is formed as a portion of the actuator. Moreover, the actuator forms a support leg for supporting the rear end of the seat in the seating position. A latch mechanism retains the seat in its seating position. The latch mechanism is supported by a latch housing which rotates in unison with the support leg so that both members are retracted beneath the seat as the seat is pivoted from its seating position to an access position which permits access to an area behind the seat.

Abstract: A lens structure for a combined vehicle radio/audio tape cassette player or the like to permit display of information generated by the combined vehicle radio/audio tape cassette player is provided. The lens structure has a transparent forward panel and an opaque panel heat fused thereto. The lens portion of the forward panel is not covered by the rearward panel thus providing a viewing lens. An opening is provided in the lens structure for insertion of an audio tape cassette.

Abstract: A lens structure for a vehicle radio or the like to permit display of the information generated by the radio is provided. The lens structure has a transparent forward panel and an opaque rearward panel heat fused thereto. The lens portion of the forward panel is not covered by the rearward panel thus providing a viewing lens.

Abstract: A data reception device extracts serial, unipolar data from both current mode and voltage mode differential transmission links and converts such data into parallel data suitable for use by end-user equipment.

Abstract: Operation of a pair of switches mounted on a circuit board is effected by a rocker-type actuator mounted in an escutcheon plate of a control panel spaced a substantial distance from the circuit board. Elongated compressible plungers linking the actuator to the switches and associated operating structure are used to change rocking motion of the actuators about a rocking axis into a linkage type motion of the plungers for activating the switches mounted on the circuit board.

Abstract: A bumper facia attachment structure is provided for application to automotive vehicles having a bumper facia unit mounted over a structural bumper. The bumper facia is the type having end pieces extending around the front and/or rear of the vehicle. The end pieces are attached by way of a fastener to a generally C-shaped retainer clip mounted on the lateral sheet metal fenders of the automotive vehicle.

Abstract: An adaptive control system for an electronically controlled transmission with an electronic controller, the electronic controller for controlling the actuation of solenoid-actuated valves for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid to regulate the application and release of pressure to and from the friction elements in response to signals from the sensors for sensing the input and output speeds of the transmission, the sensor for sensing the power demand on the prime mover, and the sensors for providing an indication of a manually selected mode of operation for the transmission, the electronic controller for causing the transmission to follow a set of predetermined shift schedules, the electronic controller for controlling the actuation of the solenoid-actuated valves for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid in a real time, closed loop manner, and having learning capability for adjusting the actuation of the solenoid-actuated valves for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid associated with the operation

Abstract: A shipping rack for vehicle air dams is provided. The air dams are of the type fabricated of a flexible plastic material and have an elongated central portion with relatively short end portions. The shipping rack includes air dam support members which support the end portions of the air dams and have interlocking structure to prevent flopping of the end portions of the air dams when the air dams are loading onto the shipping rack.

Abstract: This application concerns an automobile air conditioning system having two evaporators and one compressor which is alternately activated and deactivated to prevent frost from accumulating on one of the evaporators by way of a refrigerant pressure responsive switch at the outlet of the one evaporator. A one-way check valve is located near the switch and between the evaporators to prevent reverse flowing of refrigerant from the one evaporator to the other evaporator.

Abstract: A lens structure for a combined vehicle radio/audio tape cassette player or the like to premit display of information generated by the combined vehicle radio/audio tape cassette player is provided. The lens structure has a transparent forward panel and an opaque rearward panel heat fused thereto. The lens portion of the forward panel is not covered by the rearward panel thus providing a viewing lens. An opening is provided in the lens structure for insertion of an audio tape cassette. A spring mounted door is provided on the rearward panel. The door normally blocks the tape cassette opening.

Abstract: A gas cylinder locking mechanism is provided to maintain threaded gas cylinders firmly in position on a manifold. The mechanism requires the use of at least two gas cylinders, each of which is provided with a locking tab. The tabs are in interfering relationship with each other to prevent inadvertent unthreading of the gas cylinders.

Abstract: An injector heating apparatus and system for a vehicle engine having fuel injectors with a solenoid coil in a housing for passing fuel into the engine, including an electrical control unit to alternately produce a normal engine run mode and an injector heating mode. A temperature sensing switch signals the electrical control so that in the injector heating mode the fuel pump and engine starter are deenergized and the injector coils are energized for a timed period so that the injectors can be heated and subsequently the temperature of fuel passed therethrough is increased by heat transfer therefrom during a subsequent start and run mode of operation.

Abstract: A shipping rack for vehicle air dams is provided. The air dams are of the type fabricated of a flexible plastic material and have an elongated central portion with relatively short end portions. The shipping rack includes air dam support members which support the end portions of the air dams and have interlocking structure to prevent flopping of the end portions of the air dams when the air dams are loading onto the shipping rack.

Abstract: A fluid-actuated pressure switch for a four-speed automatic transmission system having a diaphragm to prevent fluid contamination of the electrical switch contacts and features a leakage path which eliminates air trapped within the fluid.

Abstract: A drive line assembly and mounting arrangement for converting a front engine front wheel drive vehicle to an on-demand four wheel drive system. The vehicle rear axle is adapted to be selectively driven by means of a viscous fluid coupling positioned intermediate a forward angled universal-joint drive line assembly and a rear torque tube enclosed longitudinal propeller shaft assembly. An overrunning clutch is rigidly connected intermediate a forwardly extending neck portion of the rear axle drive housing and the torque tube defines a composite torque tube structure. The overrunning clutch is adapted to be locked for a transmission of torque during normal driving. The rear axle drive housing is sprung from the frame by a pair of transversely aligned isolation mounts while the composite torque tube is resiliently secured by a bracket support adjacent its forward end.

Abstract: A transducer for sensing fluid pressure including an enclosure forming housing, a cup-shaped rubber-like mount having an end wall and an annular side wall for supporting a pressure sensing electronic chip against the inner end wall surface of the mount. The chip is supported against the end wall in covering relation to a small opening in the end wall which connects one side of the chip with atmospheric pressure. A layer of non-hardening sealant gel extending between the inner side wall surface completely covers the chip and transmits fluid pressure to a second surface of the chip but inhibits fluid contact and leakage past the chip.

Abstract: A door hinge assembly enabling a vehicle door to be readily removed and rehung during an assembly line operation. Upper and lower hinge door-half sub-assemblies each include a generally hat-shaped door mounting plate secured to the vehicle door and a U-shaped link plate connected to an associated door mounting plate by a pintle pin. Each link plate has a threaded bore in its base wall and a dowel extending downwardly from an upper flange. Upper and lower L-shaped body mounting plates, each having a first leg secured to the body, include an upper web with a dowel hole adapted to receive its associated link plate dowel. Each door mounting plate second leg has a threaded bore while a removable key locks each pair of sub-assembly plates fixing the door in a predetermined hold-open removal mode. To hang the door each link plate depending dowel is inserted in its associated body plate dowel hole aligning their respective threaded bores.

Abstract: An axle drive bevel gear differential arrangement for a motor vehicle is disclosed having a two part differential case including a main part and an end closure part. A ring gear is coaxially mounted on the part and has a hidden end face which faces the differential case parts and has an outside crown point diameter only slightly larger than the outside diameter of the differential case. A plurality of threaded machine bolts extend through aligned bores in said case parts for threaded reception in blind bores in said ring gear hidden end face so as to secure the two case parts and the ring gear together in a compact minimal diameter arrangement.

Abstract: An improved power takeoff arrangement for a vehicle four-wheel drive transfer case having high, neutral and low positions. The transfer case input shaft has a integral gear member defining the sun gear of a dual planetary gear assembly having its carrier rings grounded to the transfer case housing. A planetary annulus gear, formed with an inboard axial extension concentrically surrounding the inboard carrier ring, is driven by dual planet pinion gear sets journally supported between the carrier rings. The annulus gear inboard extension is formed with external helical gear teeth adapted to mesh with a power takeoff input gear accessible through an aperture in the housing side wall. The arrangement enables power at a constant relative speed to be transferred from the transfer case input shaft to the power takeoff gear in any of its three positions while obviating unbalanced loading of the dual pinion planetary assembly.

Abstract: A bracket structure assembly is provided for mounting a loose upper deck panel onto a vehicle body in the space between the rear vehicle window and the vehicle deck lid. The bracket structure includes a spacer element for positioning the bracket structure both vertically and longitudinally with respect to the deck lid. Securement means are provided on the bracket structure for mounting of the loose upper deck panel thereon in proper position with respect to the deck lid.