Abstract: A light projector including a light source coupled to a base and a lens assembly. A sheath can be overmolded over the base and can form a locator sleeve. An aperture can be overmolded over the light source. The locator sleeve can fix the spatial relationship between the light source and the lens assembly. The lens assembly can include a spacer to fix the spatial relationship between two or more lenses in the lens assembly. A thermal management system can be coupled to the sheath to help reduce the temperature of the light projector.

Abstract: A multi-layer radome with an illuminated symbol. The multi-layer radome can include an overmolded applique, a light assembly, and a waveguide. The waveguide can be located between the light assembly and the overmolded applique. The waveguide can be configured to transmit light from the light assembly to the overmolded applique. The light from the light assembly can light up the overmolded applique resulting in an illuminated symbol. The multi-layer radome can utilize a two-layer construction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a headrest stay formed end. The method includes cutting teeth on the insertion end of a headrest stay and pressing the teeth inwardly to form a chamfered endform on the insertion end. A headrest stay having a chamfered endform comprising a plurality of curved teeth is also provided.

Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a seat surface frame, a lever mechanism, a footrest, a guide element, and a guide rail. The footrest is connected to the seat surface frame by the lever mechanism and is convertible between a folded-in state in which the footrest is arranged below the seat surface frame and a folded-out state in which the footrest forms an obtuse angle with the seat surface frame. The guide element is rigidly connected to the seat surface frame. When the footrest is converted between the folded-out and folded-in states, the guide element is guided in the guide rail, which has a curved shape.

Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a seat surface frame, a leg rest chassis, first and second struts, and a retractable and extendable leg rest extension. The leg rest chassis is pivotably arranged on the seat surface frame and pivotable from a folded-out position into a folded-in position. The first strut includes a first elongated hole and a first guide element. The second strut includes a second elongated hole and a second guide element, wherein the second guide element is arranged displaceably in the first elongated hole, and the first guide element is arranged displaceably in the second elongated hole. The leg rest extension is arranged on the leg rest chassis and connected thereto by the first and second struts.

Abstract: A back support (1) for a pedal driven device or other device including a saddle which provides a seat for a user of the device, includes a mount (2) which may be releasably engageable with the device. A contact part (4) which is configured to contact the back of the user of the device, is movably mounted in operative connection with the mount in an articulated manner. The exemplary contact part includes a bracket (7, 20) that is rotatable relative to the mount about a bracket axis (14). The bracket operatively connects the mount and contact bodies (6, 23, 24, 26, 27, 31, 32). The contact bodies are movably mounted in rotatable operative connection with the bracket about respective contact body axes (9, 28, 30) which extend parallel to the bracket axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a headrest stay formed end. The method includes cutting teeth on the insertion end of a headrest stay and pressing the teeth inwardly to form a chamfered endform on the insertion end. A headrest stay having a chamfered endform comprising a plurality of curved teeth is also provided.

Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a base body, a fastener, and a side part. The fastener is arranged on the base body and comprises a fastening element and a spring element that exerts a spring force on the fastening element. The side part is releasably fastened to the fastener by utilizing the spring force and released by overcoming the spring force. The fastening element is moved counter to the spring force upon fastening of the side part to the fastener. The fastener comprises a first positive-fit element and the side part comprises a second positive-fit element. The first positive-fit element and the second positive-fit element are configured for a positive-fit connection to one another.

Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a base body, first and second side parts, a back part, a plurality of electrically conductive cables fastened to the base body, and first and second fasteners arranged on the base body. The back part is releasably fastenable to the first fastener and the first and second side parts are respectively releasably fastenable at two opposite sides of the base body to the second fastener, a plurality of individual connectors, and a central connector. Each electrically conductive cable connects one of the individual connectors to the central connector.

Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a base body, a plurality of electrically conductive cables fastened to the base body, and a central connector. Each of the electrically conductive cables has a first end and a second end. The first end of each electrically conductive cable has an individual connector that is electrically connectable to a peripheral electrical device. Each of the electrically conductive cables is electrically connected at the second end to the central connector. The central connector is connectable to a central electrical device (e.g., a control unit). The central electrical device is configured to receive and process first control signals from an operating device. The central electrical device is further configured to generate second control signals and emit the second control signals to a drive mechanism.

Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a base body, a fastener arranged on the base body and comprising a fastening element and a spring element that exerts a spring force on the fastening element, and a back part releasably fastenable to the fastener, wherein the fastening element is moved by the back part counter to the spring force upon fastening of the back part to the fastener.

Abstract: An illumination assembly includes a polymeric substrate, an electrical circuit including two conductors supported by the polymeric substrate, an LED electrically coupled to the two conductors, and a heat spreader thermally coupled to the LED. The two conductors can be printed on the polymeric substrate, embedded within the polymeric substrate, or lie atop the polymeric substrate. The illumination assembly may be fabricated in three-dimensional form factors.

Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a seat surface frame, a backrest frame, two armrests, and a drive mechanism. The backrest frame is pivotable about a virtual pivot axis defined by two pivot points, wherein the backrest frame is fastened to the pivot points on the armrests. The drive mechanism is connected to the backrest frame by a translation mechanism. The drive mechanism is designed to trigger a translation of the translation mechanism, wherein the translation is converted into a pivoting movement of the backrest frame about the pivot axis. The backrest frame is connected below the pivot points to the seat surface frame so that during the pivoting movement the seat surface frame is moved translationally. The drive mechanism is arranged below a first lateral edge region of the seat surface frame.

Abstract: A method of injection molding uses different mold inserts, such as lead frames, to selectively control material flow in order to produce different parts in a common mold. One mold insert can have a different geometry than another mold insert so that molten material is either blocked or allowed to flow through corresponding portions of the mold inserts. By changing out the insert used for injection molding, insert-molded plastic parts produced in the mold can differ by at least one part feature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spring package (2) for use in a clutch and/or in a transmission, comprising a first supporting ring (4), a second supporting ring (6) which is arranged spaced apart (parallel) from the first supporting ring (4) in the axial direction, and a plurality of coil springs (8) arranged between the first supporting ring (4) and the second supporting ring (6) in distributed manner across the circumference thereof, wherein at least one of the supporting rings (4, 6) is formed from a sheet-metal strip (22) which is stamped and then bent into a ring shape and the ends of which are permanently connected to each other.

Abstract: The specification discloses a flashing lamp circuit including (1) at least one LED, (2) a dual-BJT astable multivibrator, and (3) a BJT/MOSFET pair that functions as both (a) a switch between the multivibrator and the lamp and (b) a current regulator for the at least one LED.

Abstract: A circular loom for weaving a weaving core along a weaving axis with at least one shuttle, which comprises a weft thread spool and is movable along a circular orbit path around the weaving core. The orbit path is formed of first track segments arranged one after the other along its circumference and at least one movably arranged or designed guide device is provided, which guides at least one warp thread provided from a warp thread spool on a warp spool device and on which at least a first track segment of the orbit path and at least a second track segment alternatively assignable to the orbit path are arranged and guided, where in the guided absence of the first and second track segment from the orbit path the guided warp thread, crossing the track plane, passes through the orbit path.

Abstract: An underwater lamp with improved light distribution for underwater applications. The underwater lamp includes a circuit trace having non-coplanar circuit segments, LEDs mounted on the non-coplanar circuit segments so as to emit light in nonparallel directions, and a lens. The lens includes lens portions aligned with the LEDs on the circuit trace circuit segments. The lens may be a thermoplastic material encapsulating the LEDs and the circuit trace.

Abstract: A device for protecting a user's nose from solar radiation has a cover part which is formed to cover a user's nose and is composed of a material which is capable of protecting a user's nose from solar radiation, and a connecting part which is attachable to glasses or sunglasses wearable by a user and formed to be retained on the glasses and holds the cover part of the device on the user's nose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spring assembly, including: a coil spring having an inner space formed by the spring windings thereof; and an anti-entanglement element for protection against entanglement of the spring assembly, in particular with at least one further spring assembly or with at least one other coil spring; wherein the anti-entanglement element is partially disposed in the inner space formed by the spring windings and extends longitudinally through at least a portion of the inner space; and wherein the anti-entanglement element (14, 26) is provided in the form of an anti-entanglement stirrup, formed separately from the coil spring and clampingly supported in the inner space; or wherein the anti-entanglement element is provided in the form of an anti-entanglement pin, which is formed separately from the coil spring and has a front loss-prevention or captive end and a rear stop end.