Abstract: The present invention involves certain N-hydroxy-5-phenyl-2-furancarboximidamides, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods for increasing the contractile force of cardiac muscle of a mammal which comprises systemically administering such compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: An extended range splitter type compound transmission (10) comprising a main transmission section (12) connected in series with a splitter type auxiliary transmission section (14) connected in series with an extended range section (15) is provided. The extended range section includes a sleeve shaft (200) fixed for rotation with the auxiliary section output gear (112) and coaxial and independently rotatable relative to the mainshaft (28) and the output shaft (74). A range section output shaft gear (202) is constantly meshed with a range section countershaft gear (204) fixed for rotation with the auxiliary section countershaft (78, 80).

Abstract: An improved wheel end valve assembly (11A) for a central tire inflation system (10) having a single connection (68) to a tire chamber (74) and a single supply connection (62) to a source ( 142) of pressurized fluid, which requires no venting other than through the single supply connection (62), is effective in response to pressurization and venting of the single supply connection (62) to open and close communication to the tire chamber (74), and which is not affected by ambient temperature changes nor susceptible to leakage into and out of a trapped air volume employed by prior art valve (11) disclosed herein. The valve (11A) is actuated by air pressure and is resiliently biased into closed position by a spring (342) positioned within an evacuated bellows (334).

Abstract: A press-fit splined connection is provided for joining rotary members (4) and (6) together with member (4) having at least one elongate groove (1) having opposite sidewalls and member (6) having at least one elongate tooth (8) having opposite side walls and operative to register with and be slideably received in groove (10) to provide the splined connection between members (4) and (6).The press-fit is provided by the sidewalls of one of tooth (8) or groove (10) having a sinusoidal configuration to provide convex surfaces (16) that impinge upon the sidewall adjacent thereto either at about the same location or at about one-half period apart with sufficient interference to provide the press-fit between tooth (8) and groove (10). Either of tooth (8) or groove (10) having the sinusoidal configuration preferably includes a straight portion for a predetermined length "L" at either or both of its ends to facilitate assembling members (4) and (6) together.

Abstract: Method for fabrication of quasi-monolithic microwave integrated circuits in which metals, oxides, and processes are selected to enable fabrication of the circuits by first producing many layers of metals and oxides in situ without removing the circuit from its environmental chamber. This reduces inclusion of contaminating chemical films and particles between the desired layers. Circuit elements are then defined by processing of the layers by photolithography and other processes from the top of the circuit downward. Lumped and distributed capacitors, resistors, inductors, transmission lines, and contacts for active devices are monolithically defined, with a reduced number of process steps.

Abstract: An electrically actuated shift mechanism (100) is provided that is mountable upon a manual mechanical change gear transmission and operable to move a shift finger (20) in an (X--X) direction into registration with a selected shift rail and then move the shift rail in a (Y--Y) direction to effect the gear shift is response to either a selected operator input signal (S.sub.1) or a speed signal (S.sub.2).

Abstract: A torsional vibration damping mechanism (30 or 130 or 230) is disclosed in a clutch plate assembly for a vehicle driveline. In a schematically illustrated form the mechanism (30) includes a relative high rate or stiff spring set (36) for transmitting torque and alternating torsionals when a transmission input shaft (22) is connected to a load, a relatively lower or less stiff spring set (38) connected in series with spring set (36) and for attenuating torsionals when the shaft (22) is not connected to a load, and a viscous damper (44) disposed in parallel with both spring sets (36, 38) and operative to dampen recoil of both spring sets. In one detailed embodiment of the mechanism (130) the stiff spring sets (136) includes a pair of nested, spiral wound springs (135, 137). In another embodiment of the mechanism (230) the stiff spring set (236) includes helical compression springs (235, 237).

Abstract: A double pole, double throw rocking contactor switch is operable as a reversing switch by particularly configured stationary contacts at the corresponding ends of the respective poles. Stationary contacts are formed electrically common out of a single member having the stationary contact of one pole formed to be disposed below the rocking contactor and the stationary contact of the other pole formed to be disposed above its respective contactor. Accordingly, one contactor engages the upper surface of a stationary contact while the other end of the other contactor engages the under surface of the opposite stationary contact for a given stable position of the actuator, thereby causing the respective contactors to engage stationary contacts at respective opposite ends of the contactors, accomplishing the reversing function internally of the switch without special cross connect conductors, thereby permitting press-in wire terminations to be utilized.

Abstract: A proximity switch assembly (10) for signaling the location of a movable member (36) at either of opposite end limits of movement relative to a stationary frame (44,46) includes a compact elongate housing (58) adapted to be mounted on the frame to extend along the path of movement of a power driven member (32), such as the piston rod of a hydraulic cylinder, which shifts the movable member between its end limits. The proximity switch is fixedly mounted in the housing and carries a switch actuating member (68) mounted for sliding movement over a relatively short distance sufficient to move an actuating target (74) into and out of actuating proximity of an air core proximity sensing coil (120) within the housing. A circuit board holder (96) formed of dielectric plastic material nests within the housing to protect, electrically insulate and precisely position components (120, 100, 102) carried thereby.

Abstract: A manual transmission (11) is provided of the type including an input shaft (15) including an input gear (19), an output shaft (23), and a countershaft including a head gear (44). The counter shaft includes drive gears (41, 42, and (43) while the output shaft has rotatably mounted thereon a plurality of driven gears (31, 32, and 33) in toothed engagement with the drive gears. The head gear defines a set of internal splines (55), and the countershaft defines a set of external splines (57) which are in loose, splined engagement to define a lost motion connection. The head gear defines a pair of cam surfaces (59), and the countershaft includes a pair of cam members (61) and a compression spring (63), operable to bias the cam members against the cam surfaces, and bias the countershaft toward a centered position, relative to the head gear.

Abstract: A clutch and brake assembly which includes a spring applied brake and a fluid applied clutch which is adapted to rapidly cycle. A fluid circuit is provided for rapidly pressurizing and rapidly depressurizing the apparatus. The fluid circuit includes a manifold having a main fluid passageway and a plurality of secondary fluid passageways disposed therein. Each of the secondary fluid passageways includes a quick release exhaust valve which is operable to rapidly exhaust fluid from the apparatus to allow the brake to rapidly engage when the fluid pressure in the main fluid passage way and secondary passageway decreases to less than the fluid pressure in the pressure chamber.

Abstract: A viscous fan clutch (10) is typically employed in a fan drive mechanism within a truck or automobile. A shaft (18), driven by the engine (12), rotates a clutch member (42) within the fan drive. The clutch member is arranged for fluid engagement with a body member (60) for the transmission of torque thereto when fluid is disposed in an operating chamber (106) defined by complimentary shear surfaces in the clutch and body members (48 and 98), respectively. A tether assembly (30) operates as an actuator to displace a valving element (196) within the clutch to control the torque transmission there through and thus the speed of the output shaft and fan (34) thereof. Fan speed is regulated by variable current signal applied to a coil (174) within assembly (30) to selectively variably frictionally engage valve element assembly (196) with a grounded thrust surface or reaction member (190) to effect limited displacement of a valve element (198) in response thereto.

Abstract: A method for minimizing or eliminating the audible flow noise which accompanies the short initial period of compressor operation in an air-conditioning or refrigeration system which system utilizes an electrically-actuated expansion valve. The method is comprised of two steps used singly or in combination, said steps being (a) maintaining said valve in a closed or non-operative mode for a short period of time after the compressor is energized; and, (b) pulsing said valve at a higher-than-normal frequency for a short period of time commencing when the compressor is energized or shortly thereafter.

Abstract: A method for controlling an AMT system (10) is provided including sensing vehicle start from stop operation, determining a target engine speed value (A) based upon the operator setting of the throttle pedal (THL) and modulating the fuel supplied to the engine (FC) to cause the engine speed (N) to rapidly equal and then be maintained at said target engine speed value. The clutch (16) is engaged at a relatively slow first rate (106), or a relatively rapid second rate (126) depending upon the value of engine speed (N) relative to the target value (A) and upon the value of the amount (FC) and/or the rate of change of the amount (dFC/dt) of fuel supplied to the engine. The first rate of engagement is a function of, and varies directly with, the value of operator setting of the throttle (THL).

Abstract: A control (42) and method for controlling an AMT system (10) is provided including sensing vehicle start from stop operation, determining a target engine speed value (A) based upon the operator setting of the throttle pedal (THL) and modulating the fuel supplied to the engine (FC) to cause the engine speed (N) to rapidly equal and then be maintained at said target engine speed value. The clutch (16) is engaged at a relatively slow first rate (106, 120), a relatively rapid second rate (126) or maintained at its current state of engagement (116) depending upon the value of engine speed (N) relative to the target value (A) and upon the amount and/or the rate of change of the amount of fuel supplied to the engine and/or the value of the difference between engine and input shaft speed.

Abstract: A controller for a batter-drive DC motor controls the average motor current by switching a series-connected FET on and off with a pulse-width-modulated gate signal. Motor speed is changed by chaning the duty cycle of the signl, which is generated by an oscillator. An undervoltage protection circuit senses the battery voltage and compares it with a reference system that has hysteresis. An overload protection circuit senses the motor current, integrates the sensed signal, and comprares the result with a Zener reference diode that is connected in an amplifier circuit for positive feedback. The oscillators's pulse-width-modulated output, the undervoltage protection circuits's output, and the overload protection circuit's output are input to a "NOR" Logic gate, whose output drives the gate of the FET.

Abstract: A drive lever of an auxiliary handle operator is pivotally mounted alongside a molded case circuit breaker to move in a plane parallel with a plane of movement of a constituent handle of the circuit breaker. A superstructure attached to the top of the circuit breaker carries a slide disposed over the constituent handle for linear reciprocal movement. The slide has a projection which is disposed in a hollow shaft of a roller bearing structure carried by the drive lever for limited translation perpendicular to slide movement with a limited amount of free play between the corresponding parts.

Abstract: A bend arm assembly pivotable about a given axis of a bending machine and including a clamp die mechanism with a clamp die for coaction witha rotary bend die for clamping a workpiece for bending, the bend arm assembly including the clamp die mechanism then pivoting through the desired bend angle, as a unit, about the axis of the bend die. The bend arm assembly includes a back plate, with first and second guide slots, with the clamp die assembly mounted on the end of a clamp die block, which has laterally protruding guide bolts extending into the guide slots. A cam plate is secured to the clamp die block in depending relation, and is provided with a cam slot. A hydraulic cylinder driven cam actuator arm assembly includes interconnected parallel arms, which pivot about an axis, which is pivotally coupled to the structure about which the bend die pivots, with a cam follower rod extending through the cam slot.

Abstract: A brake shoe guide member (50) is provided that is adapted to be firmly secured to the brake spider (38) and which features a pair of spaced-apart guide surfaces (56, 56) on one side of the brake shoe web (16) and an opposed guide surface (58) on an opposite side of web (16) intermediate surfaces (56, 56) such that web (16) is held in substantial parallel alignment with spider (38) by guide surfaces (56, 56 and 58) as web (16) moves therebetween when the brake shoe moves between the retracted and expanded positions.

Abstract: A pipe holding collet is provided with an insert assembly that can be readily and quickly changed without the use of tools so as to adapt the collet to hold tubes of different sizes. The insert assembly is formed of a number of identical longitudinally separate segments, radially urged outwardly by compression springs and held together in a unitary assembly by a segment encircling retainer ring. The radially contractible and expandable assembly is releasably held within the bore of a master collet by means of an interengaging circumferential groove on the inner surfaces of the master collet fingers and circumferential ribs on the outer surfaces of the insert segments.