Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element. The assembly (10) includes a conduit (16) with a male end fitting (20) molded at one end, which engages with a female end fitting (30). The female end fitting (30) includes a conduit (38) and attaches to a support structure (90). Splining (24, 32) is provided on the engaging portions of the male end fitting (20) and the female end fitting (30) to allow for precise rotational adjustment and locking between the male end fitting (20) and the female end fitting (30).

Abstract: A liquid sensing assembly (10) senses the level of liquid (18) in a container (12). The assembly (10) includes a reference sensing capacitor (16) for sensing the dielectric constant of the liquid and a level sensing capacitor (14) for sensing the level of the liquid with a dielectric factor. A housing (20) forms one plate of the capacitors (14, 16), and two separate coiled wires form the second plates of the capacitors (14, 16). The capacitors (14, 16) are located within the housing (20) and separated by a seal (46) to prevent liquid from passing therethrough. The reference capacitor (16) is located in the upper end (28) of the housing (20) and receives the liquid directly at an inlet (52) and fills to overflow at an outlet (56) into the container (12). The level capacitor (16) is in the lower section of the housing (20) to sense the level in the container (12).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) includes a moveable core element (24) having a wire (26) wound helically thereabout to form a continuous thread. An actuator (34, 38) for moving the core element (24) includes a cable gear (52) having peripheral gear teeth (60) engaging the thread-like wire (26) on the core element (24). A handle (72) rotates the cable gear (52) to move the core element (24). A lost motion connection is provided between the cable gear (52) and the handle (72) including a leg (66) extending radially outwardly from a rotatable sleeve (64) of the handle (72) which contacts an abutting surface (86) moveable with the cable gear (52). When the core element (24) is moved independently of the handle (72), the abutting surface (86) rotates away from the leg (66) thus allowing the handle (72) to remain stationary whereby a lost motion connection is provided between the core element (24) and the handle (72).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a motion transmitting core element (28) including a supporting fitting (14) having first and second ends defining a first axis for extending through a substantially U-shaped seat (18) in a support structure (20). A core element (28) is moveably supported by the support fitting (14) for transmitting motion between the ends thereof. The assembly (10) is characterized by including a pair of spaced flanges (52, 52', 54, 54.degree.) supported about the support fitting (14) for allowing relative rotation therebetween and positioning the support fitting (14) in the substantially U-shaped seat (18) on the support structure (20).

Abstract: A universal joint for use in an automobile tilt wheel assembly includes a first (12) and second (28) shaft. The end of the first shaft (12) includes a pin (20) extending on opposite sides of the first shaft (12). A pair of caps (22) having a circular outer periphery are rotatably disposed on the pin (20). Two socket member halves (34) interconnect the first shaft (12) and the second shaft (28). The socket members (34) define a circular pocket (36) for receiving the first end of the first shaft (12). The socket members (34) mate in a plane containing the axis of the pin (20). The socket members (34) define an outwardly flared recess (40, 41) to accommodate the sides (17) of the first shaft (12) during rotational movement of the cap members (22) in the circular pocket (36) and to accommodate movement of the first shaft (12) about the axis of the pin ( 20).

Abstract: A hose coupling assembly (10) of the type adapted to secure a hose (12) to a fitting. The assembly (10) includes a hose (12). A coupling member (16) is provided which includes an insert portion (18) for disposition within an opening (14) in the hose (12). An inner collar (28) is positioned about the exterior of the hose (12) and radially spaced from the insert portion (18) of the coupling member (16). An outer collar (38) is positioned over the inner collar (28) to provide an inwardly directed force thereto. The inner collar (28) has a plurality of slots (34) therein. The slots (34) compress in response to the inwardly directed force from the outer collar (38) to reduce the inner diameter of the inner collar (28) to thereby provide radial compression completely about the hose (12). The compression prevents removal of the coupling member (16) from the hose (12).

Abstract: A telescopic helm (10) having a steering drive shaft (12) and a steering wheel shaft (14) separated by a collet (32) to axially adjust the position of a steering wheel hub (18) of a vehicle. The steering wheel shaft (14) has an inner wedged surface (20) and the collet (32) has an outer wedged surface (22) which, when in contact with each other, produce a radially, inwardly directed force that grips the steering drive shaft (12) preventing axial movement of the steering wheel shaft (14). When the wedged surfaces (20,22) are moved out of contact with each other, the radially inwardly directed force is relieved allowing the steering wheel shaft (14) to move axially relative to the support structure (24). The assembly is characterized by the collet (32) having fingers defining the wedged surfaces (22) for clamping engagement inwardly about the steering wheel shaft (14).

Abstract: A self-contained supplemental guidance module for use with projectile weapons having a connected body and payload in attachable to the weapon between the body and payload, and includes self-contained power supply, inertial sensors and a plurality of incremental charges angularly spaced around an outer periphery of the module. A control processor in the module is operable responsive to the position of the module as detected by the sensors to calculate deviation of the projectile from a nominal flight path, taking gravity into account, and to detonate individual incremental charges when deviation exceeds a threshold and the incremental charge is in position to reduce the deviation. The supplemental guidance module is particularly applicable to barrage rockets, and includes a multi-level safe-and-arm apparatus initiating operation with sufficient axial thrust and disabling operation in the event of loss of sensor signals.

Abstract: A swash plate type hydraulic pumping assembly (10) including a plurality of pistons (28) axially reciprocated in individual chambers (22) of a rotor (20). Each piston (28) includes a hollowed central cavity (30) supporting a compression spring (54) which urges the piston (28) out of the chamber (22) and toward a camming surface (64) of the swash plate (60). A tube (42) is disposed in the chamber (22) adjacent a hydraulic fluid exhaust port (24) and forms the only flow route for fluid entering or exiting the chamber (22). A top surface (34) in the cavity (30) of the piston (28) is spaced from the exhaust port (24) and collects gas inclusions trapped in the fluid during operation. When the piston (28) is moved in the chamber (22) to a fully compressed position, the top spaced surface (34) is very close to the tube (42) allowing the trapped gas inclusions to be swept away from the top spaced surface (34) and out of the pump assembly (10).

Abstract: A deck box valve operator and position indicator assembly characterized by a sprocket (66) supported by the housing (18) on a plateau (70) adjacent the spindle means (46) and having a plurality of radial forked (74) arms (72) with arcuate peripheries (76) extending between adjacent arms to extend about the circular circumference (78) of the spindle means (46). The spindle means (46) has a concaved recess (80) interrupting its circular circumference in an annular groove extending above the spindle means (46) for receiving the arms (72) of the sprocket (66). A gear train interconnects the sprocket (46) and an indicator ring (62) rotatably disposed in the housing for establishing a ratio between the number of revolutions of the spindle means (46) and the ring indicator (62) means whereby the ring (62) indicates the position of a valve means (12) between open and shut.

Abstract: A transporter for storing and feeding linkless rounds of ammunition, including live rounds as well as spent cartridge casings, has a generally cylindrical drum frame assembly with longitudinal rails that retain the rounds in rows, the rounds facing radially inwardly toward an axis of the drum. The drum rotates slowly and continuously during operation, bringing the rows of rounds into the area of an internal conveyor for removing rounds from one row while preferably returning spent cartridge casings to another row, proceeding row by row around the drum. The internal conveyor is preferably parallel to the axis of the drum and parallel to the rails, being mounted at least on one end of the drum by a radial arm. Drive and gearing means slowly advance the radial arm in synchronism with rotation of the drum during processing of a given row of rounds, and angularly index the internal conveyor stepwise to a next row upon completion.

Abstract: A replenisher for an ammunition storage drum has a housing with a main sprocket assembly rotatably disposed therein, with receptacles around a periphery for individual rounds of ammunition. At least one inlet accepts separate (linkless) rounds and places them in the receptacles. The inlet includes a hopper for loose rounds oriented in either of two opposite directions, which rounds are separated by orientation using wire guides engaging extractor flanges of the rounds and feeding the rounds. Converging helices re-entrain the rounds in single file, leading to a feed gear and sprocket assembly engaging the main sprocket assembly. At least one outlet from the main sprocket assembly has an external configuration dimensioned to receive an interface adapter which also mates with a gun magazine. The ammunition storage drum interchangeably connects by means of a power-transmitting conveyor to the replenisher or to the gun magazine.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element (14) including a conduit (12) for slideably supporting the core element (14). An actuator assembly (18) including a handle (26) fixedly secured to a cable gear (24) engages a first core element (14) and imparts movement thereto. The first core element (14) has a first slug (58) fixedly secured on the end thereof. The first slug (58) is slideably retained in a passageway (60) defined by a sleeve (56), defining a first lost motion connection between the first core element (14) and the sleeve (56). A second core element (38) is provided for actuating a valve (36). The second core element (38) has a second slug (62) thereon and is slideably retained in the passageway (60) for providing a second lost motion connection between the second core element (38) and the sleeve ( 56).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10, 110) of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path. The assembly (10, 110) includes a conduit (14, 114) having an end fitting (16, 118) thereon adapted for mounting to a support structure. A tubular member (22, 122) is connected to and extends from the end fitting (16, 118). A telescoping member (25, 125) is slideably supported by the tubular member (22, 122). A coupling member (30, 130) fixedly supports the telescoping member (25, 125) and defines a channel (34, 134) therein. A core element (26, 126) extends through the conduit (14, 114) and the tubular member (22, 122) and into the channel (34, 134) of the coupling member (30, 130). A slug (46, 146) is disposed on the end of the core element (26, 126) and is received in the channel (34, 134) to define a lost motion connection between the core element (26, 126) and the coupling member ( 30, 130).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly for the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element. The assembly includes a conduit (12). The conduit slideably supports a flexible motion transmitting core element (14). A connector member (16) included an annular radially extending flange (18) extends from the connector member (16). The assembly (10) further includes an end fitting (30) having a cylindrical portion (32). The cylindrical portion (32) is positioned over the outer surface of the connector member (16) such that the cylindrical portion (32) abuts the flange (18). A retainer (38) simultaneously engages the end fitting (30) and the flange (18) for preventing relative axial movement between the conduit (12) and the end fitting (30) while permitting relative rotational movement therebetween.

Abstract: An adaptive connector assembly for engaging a catheter or the like comprises a pair of segments adapted for telescoping engagement with one another so as to develop a centrally disposed cavity for receiving a plug formed of a compressible material. An end of one of the segments has an opening which communicates with the cavity and which is adapted to receive the catheter therein. The plug also has a centrally disposed channel for receiving the catheter from the opening. A snap-fit engagement is developed between the telescoping segments so that when the telescoping segments are engaged, the plug is placed in compression, constricting the channel about the catheter and thereby engaging the catheter within the adaptive connector assembly.

Abstract: The assembly includes a support member (22) adapted to be connected to a support structure (such as a bulkhead) and the conduit (12) includes a slider member (32) slidably disposed in a passageway (30) extending longitudinally through the support member (22). The slider member (32) also includes a plurality of locking teeth (58) spaced an equal distance apart longitudinally along the slider member (32). The support member (22) also includes a pair of guideways (36, 38) which support a pair of latch members (40, 42) for engagement with the locking teeth (58) and characterized by the latch members (40, 42) supported in guideways (36, 38) at increments less than the distance between adjacent teeth (58) on slider member (32) such that only one latch member is engaged with the teeth (58) at any one longitudinal position of the conduit.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible core element (14) and including a housing means comprising two tubular portions (24, 26). One of the tubular portions (24) is adapted for attachment to a fluid reservoir wall. A flexible conduit (12) is slideably disposed within the second tubular portion (26). The assembly is characterized by including sealing means comprising O-ring means and a conical swivel cover (34). In one embodiment, the conical swivel cover (34) expands in response to fluid contact to prevent fluid flow from the reservoir and about the conduit (12). In a second embodiment, an O-ring (18) expands in response to fluid contact to prevent such fluid flow.

Abstract: A coating composition and method of making the same wherein the composition includes an acid binder aqueous solution which comprises phosphate ions and ions from the group of chromate or molybdate ions and thixotropic ingredients for forming a three dimensional crosslinked network which renders the composition in a gel state when not subjected to movement and in a liquid state when subjected to movement. Surface tension modifying ingredients reduce surface tension of the composition without loss of the three dimensional, crosslinked network.

Abstract: A closed hydraulic system (10) of the type for steering a boat including a hydraulic cylinder (18) having port and starboard sides (20, 22) and a piston (24) within the cylinder (18) moveable therebetween. A steering pump (12) has first and second fluid outlets (14, 16). Port and starboard hydraulic lines (26, 28) interconnect the port and starboard sides (20, 22) to the first and second outlets (14, 16) respectively, for fluid communication therebetween. A closed separator tank (30) separates air from hydraulic fluid. The tank (30) includes port and starboard tank .[.line.]. .Iadd.lines .Iaddend.(32, 34) in fluid communication with the port and starboard hydraualic lines (26, 28) respectively. The tank (30) includes a bleeder valve mechanism for selectively allowing fluid flow in one direction from the port tank line (32) into the separator tank (30) and out the starboard tank line (34) and alternatively in the opposite direction.