Abstract: A door and suspension mechanism assembly for use at or near an end of an elongated housing, where the suspension mechanism allows a linear movement of the door relative to the elongated housing and for a pivoting movement of the door relative to the elongated housing. Hence, the door and the suspension mechanism assembly provide access to a cavity in the elongated housing.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a motorized door comprising an array of n detection cells distributed along the length of the leading edge, capable of detecting the presence and distance, ?x, from said detection cell of a body positioned between said detection cell and a distal transverse edge. The detection cells are coupled to a CPU which triggers different actions during the closing of the shutter, depending on the proportion, P=n1/n of the number, n1, of detection cells identifying the presence of a body at a same time located at a distance, ?x??xs, wherein ?xs is a predefined safety distance.

Abstract: Provided is a power slide window which can synchronize the winding and unwinding movements of the upper drive cables and the lower drive cables, and can be assembled with ease. The power slide window (1) includes an upper drive cable (10U) connected to an upper part of the slide panel and extending from the slide panel in a lateral direction along a surface of the window glass pane, a lower drive cable (10D) connected to a lower part of the slide panel and extending from the slide panel in the lateral direction along the surface of the window glass pane, a first pulley (40) configured to be rotatably driven by the drive source to wind and unwind the upper drive cable, a second pulley (50) configured to be rotatably driven by the drive source to wind and unwind the lower drive cable, and a coupling structure (60) provided between the first pulley and the second pulley to allow the first pulley and the second pulley to be joined to each other at a selected relative angular relationship.

Abstract: A vehicle window glass lifting device includes a drive mechanism arranged on a vehicle door to vertically move a window glass, a control unit for controlling the drive mechanism, and a camera for capturing an image of a detection line provided on a vehicle interior side of the window glass, the detection line being along at least a part of an outer edge of the window glass in a state that the door and the window glass are closed. The control unit includes a detection means to detect a blocked state in which at least a part of the detection line is blocked by a foreign object, and a pinching prevention means that causes the drive mechanism to conduct a pinch prevention operation for preventing pinching by the window glass when the blocked state is detected by the detection means while the window glass is moved by the drive mechanism.

Abstract: An installation base member couples to an opening of an automobile body and has a substantially U-shaped cross section. A hollow seal member includes a first base root and a second base root which extend from an outer-cabin side wall of the installation base member. The hollow seal member in cross section protrudes from the first base root outwardly to a first turning point, curves toward a base root of the flange and connects with the second base root. A side of the first base root includes solid (dense) material. An interval between the first and the second base roots includes sponge material. A first border between the solid (dense) material of the side of the first base root and the sponge material is closer to an exterior of the automobile than the first turning point.

Abstract: A watercraft including a frame and a folding ladder coupled to the frame. The folding ladder is configured for moving in between a folded position and an unfolded position. The ladder includes a stabilizing portion connected to the frame and defining a stabilizing plane and a first stair portion pivotably connected to the stabilizing portion. The first stair portion pivots relative to the stabilizing portion in a first direction of rotation. The ladder further includes a second stair portion pivotably connected to the first stair portion. The second stair portion pivots relative to the first stair portion in a second direction of rotation which is opposite to the first direction of rotation of the first stair portion such that the ladder selectively folds between the folded position and the unfolded position.

Abstract: A package delivery door, such as for mounting in a garage door, comprises a frame which defines a package delivery opening and a delivery door which is movable between a first position in which it closes the package delivery opening and a second position in which it does not. In the second position, the door may serve as a ramp for sliding package into the garage space behind the garage door. A stop limits rotation of the delivery door to the second position. The package door may include a lock which is unlocked when an unlock code is read or received from a package which is presented to the door.

Abstract: The present disclosure can reduce a force required for the attachment of a sealing member to a flange of a body of an automobile, thereby facilitating the attachment, and can reduce the separation of the attached sealing member from the flange to ensure good seal. An outer foam 25 which comes into contact with an exterior face of a flange 110 facing the outside of a cabin is provided for an inner face of an outer wall 20. A flexible seal lip 21a is provided for an inner face of an inner wall 21. A bottom foam 26 bulges from an inner face of a bottom wall 22. A distance between the outer and bottom foams 25 and 26 in a width direction of the automobile is smaller than a thickness of a thinnest portion of the flange 110.

Abstract: A fitting assembly for a window or door includes a leaf tiltable and detachable from, and slidable parallel to, the fixed window or door frame, and a control element with a fastener mountable permanently on the frame and an insertion part pivotable and slidable relative to the fastener. In an insertion position, in which a control pin is pushable into the insertion part, an insertion part end section lies preferably partially against the fastener for conducting away control pin-insertion part impact into the fastener via the end section. The insertion part may pivot out of interlocking engagement with the fastener by a control arm on which the control pin may be located or formed, such that subsequently the insertion part can slide via the control pin. The control element can have a freewheel mechanism for pivoting the insertion part only during fitting assembly opening and not during closing.

Abstract: A powered door latch may be actuated by a capacitive sensor or by movement of a mechanical release device. A controller may be utilized to prevent unlatching of the powered latch unless the vehicle is in Park and/or certain operating conditions are present.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle is provided having a body with an opening without a pillar. First and second doors cover the opening, and a translatable hinge, such as a gooseneck hinge, connects the first door to the vehicle. The hinge is adapted for moving the first door away from the second door, and then allowing the first door to pivot to an open position about a single pivot axis. A striker is adapted for allowing a latch for latching the first door to move along the striker in a latched condition during translation of the hinge, and may include an elongated, angled striker bar for permitting the first door to move both along and outboard of the vehicle body during the opening sequence.

Abstract: A ladder rung extension assembly includes a bracket assembly including a first pin, a second pin, a pair of mounting assemblies, a pair of first bracket portions extending between the first pin and the second pin, and a pair of angled bracket portions, each of the angled bracket portions extending between the second pin and a respective mounting assembly of the pair of mounting assemblies, a first rung extension assembly having a pivot portion rotatable about the first pin, and a second rung extension assembly having a pivot portion rotatable about the second pin. The ladder rung extension assembly may be engaged with a ladder and have an open position corresponding to the ladder in a deployed position and a closed position corresponding to the ladder in a stored position.

Abstract: A detecting system for an automatic door is provided including a TOF camera having a field of view that is limited in a first zone for a first purpose such as safety and in a second zone for another purpose such as activation or counting. The proposed system can be used for example in powered pedestrian doors, bus, rail, etc. In some embodiments, at least one ultrasound sensor system is further provided. The two technologies share hardware and information, resulting in improved safety and counting functions of the system, while reducing the amount of hardware used, space requirement and unit cost, and improving performance.

Abstract: An adjustable cord winder includes a winding unit, two cord-winding gears, two glide units, and two driving cords. The winding unit has two coil spring gears. A coil spring is connected between the coil spring gears. Each cord-winding gear meshes with one of the coil spring gears and thus rotates synchronously with the coil spring gear. Each glide unit has a roller unit capable of rotating by a specific angle and rollers freely, rotatably disposed at the roller unit. Each driving cord has one end connected to the cord-winding gear to allow the driving cord to wind on or let out from the cord-winding gear. The driving cords wind on at least one roller. The adjustable cord winder is characterized by the rollers for enhancing stability and smoothness of the driving process of the driving cords, and the roller unit for adjusting the tension on the driving cords.

Abstract: A sliding door structure includes a door body, a vehicle body rail, a vehicle body rail support member, a door rail, and a door rail support member. The vehicle body rail support member includes a vehicle body-side end portion coupled to the vehicle body rail and capable of moving along the vehicle body rail, and a door-side end portion coupled to the door body. The vehicle body rail support member is capable of rotating about the vehicle body-side end portion, and of rotating about the door-side end portion. The door rail support member is configured to include a door-side end portion coupled to the door rail and capable of moving along the door rail, and a vehicle body-side end portion coupled to the vehicle body. The door rail support member is capable of rotating about the door-side end portion, and of rotating about the vehicle body-side end portion.

Abstract: A spring winding type window shade includes a headrail providing a first fastening device, a curtain having a second fastening device located at one end thereof and fastened to the first fastening device of the headrail, scroll springs longitudinally and tightly bonded to the curtain with respective one ends thereof fastened to the second fastening device of the curtain, and a clamp for clamping the respective opposite ends of the curtain and scroll springs remote from the headrail so that the curtain and the scroll springs can be received in an accommodation space in the clamp in a rolled up condition. When pressing a press portion of the clamp, the clamp is opened, allowing the curtain to be rolled up or extended out with the scroll springs. When release the applied pressure from the press portion, the clamp automatically clamps the curtain and the scroll springs again.

Abstract: Anti-fall safety system intended to prevent the detachment of a first component with respect to a second component of an opening and closing system, wherein the first component and the second component are constrained to each other by a reciprocal retainer, in such a way that the first component is mobile with respect to the second component, the safety system having an at least partially flexible elongated means which is provided with at least one engagement element placed in correspondence of one end of the elongated means, the engagement element being intended to engage in correspondence of an engagement point, following the engagement the elongated means preventing the detachment of the first component with respect to the second component.

Abstract: A gate assembly including a pivoting gate element secured to a doorway and/or passageway and employing a dual actuator latching mechanism having a simple yet unique locking lever and pawl mechanism for remote and manual latch release freeing the gate to swing to an open position, and automatic re-locking of the latching mechanism. The gate assembly includes a frame element for supporting the pivoting gate element and securing the gate to a doorway and/or passageway as well as latching the gate to a closed position at the frame element.

Abstract: There is provided a barrier and a method of opening and closing a barrier. The barrier including a first arm moveable about a first support, a second arm moveable about a second support and at least one coupling. The first and second supports are spaced across an opening and the barrier is arranged between an open and closed position, such that in the closed position, the arms are arranged in combination to traverse the opening. The barrier is further arranged in a locked position, such that the coupling is slidably coupled to the first and second arms. The barrier improves the safety of loading bay areas in order to allow the efficient transfer of goods on freight transportation vehicles.

Abstract: A vehicle door control system comprises a door that is supported to a vehicle body; an electric door opening device that can open and close the door electrically; a touch panel display that can display an image like the door; a loudspeaker that can create a voice; and a control device that controls the electric door opening device. The control device performs opening control by which the electric door opening device opens the door by touching an image on the touch panel display and performs voice control by which it is reported through the voice from the loudspeaker that the door opens.