Abstract: A locking device for a parking brake is provided which ensures that the operation of locking a parking brake lever and the operation of releasing the locking of the parking brake lever can be carried out in a single stage. The parking brake lever is pivotally supported on a mounting bracket mounted on a steering handle by a first support shaft, and a lever locking member is pivotally supported on the mounting bracket by a second support shaft, and biased by a torsion spring. When the parking brake lever is operated, an engage groove in the parking brake lever is brought into engagement with a locking pin, whereby the parking brake lever is locked at a brake operating position. When an operating portion of the lever locking member is urged in a direction against a resilient force of the torsion spring, the engagement of the engage groove and the locking pin with each other is released, whereby the parking brake lever is pulled by a Bowden cable and swung back to an original brake releasing position.

Abstract: A welded crankshaft having a number of individual elements and cavities formed in the region of the main bearing journals and crank journals. The individual elements are configured so that oil passages in the overlap region between the main bearing journals and crank journals run substantially in the axial direction, and transition via radial orifices directly into the journal surface. The cavities of the main bearing journals and crank journals can be made very large, so that the weight of the crankshaft is kept light. In addition, because of the simple geometry of the oil passages, the crankshaft can be manufactured in modular fashion from the individual elements.

Abstract: A hand brake device for a wheelchair comprising a hand brake device on either handlebar and an associated brake provided on wheel. The hand brake device comprises a body member, a brake lever, and an actuator. Brake lever is coupled to brake cable. Body member comprises an open space with two extended opposite curve members of brake lever received therein, and a recess pivoted about a bolt. Operator may grip lever member to pivot brake lever so as to move toward or away from handlebar, thus tautening the brake cable for braking. A stopper member is inserted into channel of opening on the side of body member. When the brake lever is pulled toward or pushed away from the handle, the brake cable is tautened for braking the vehicle such that the stopper member clears from the channel. Further, pulls or pushes the actuator to cause the end of the stopper member to be clung between the dents, thereby locking the vehicle.

Abstract: A cycle pedal includes a front engagement member to engage the front end (12) of a locking member (4) secured to the sole of a shoe and a rear male movable engagement member to engage a female rear end (11) of the locking member. The movable engagement member is prestressed by a resilient member toward an engagement position whilst being movable under the pressure of the cyclist's shoe toward an open spaced position permitting insertion or withdrawal of the locking element (4). The front end (12) of the locking member (4) has a female configuration (17) adapted to receive a male configuration of the front engagement member of the automatic pedal, such that the front and rear female ends (17, 14) of the locking member will be pinched between the front and rear male engagement members of the automatic pedal.

Abstract: A detent assembly (30) includes a rotatable index member (34) having a series (44) of minor index positions (46) disposed in a circular array and a series (52) of major index positions (54) disposed in a circular array which is axially offset from the circular array of minor index positions. A plurality of first spring sections (124) are integrally formed as one piece with a housing (32) which encloses the index member (34). The first spring sections (124) are disposed in a circular array which extends around the index member (34). Each of the first spring sections (124) is disposed in engagement with the series (44) of minor index positions (46). A second spring section (66) is integrally formed as one piece with the housing and is disposed in engagement with the series (52) of major index positions (54). A stem (40) extends axially from one end of the index member (34) and is engageable by a handle.

Abstract: A device for lubricating a track or a rail that is adapted to be mounted tog wheeled vehicle. The device includes a frame member adapted to be mounted to the vehicle and an arm pivotally attached to the frame member. A roller, which is adapted to ride on the rail, mounts to the arm. A lubricating nozzle is secured to the arm.

Abstract: A stroke transmission apparatus includes a displaceable stroke element, a drive element and at least one lever, which is respectively seated on the drive element and can be applied to the stroke element and to a bearing, so that with a simultaneous seating of the lever on the stroke element, on the drive element and on the bearing, a primary stroke (xp) can be transmitted to the stroke element via a lever effect of the lever, and with a changing primary stroke (xp), a stroke factor (II) can be modified by modifying at least one contact point.

Abstract: A lubricant supply device is to be fitted to a nut member engaging with a screw shaft through rolling members to supply lubricant to the screw shaft along with a relative rotational motion of the nut member to the screw shaft. The device comprises an application member, a lubricant storage member and a control device. The application member for applying the lubricant on the screw shaft has at least one tongue portion, which is capable of coming into contact with at least one of rolling-member running surface of the screw shaft. The number of the at least one tongue portion is identical with or larger than the number of the rolling-member running surface. The lubricant storage member supplies the lubricant to the application member. The control device controls an amount of the lubricant supplied from the lubricant storage member to the application member.

Abstract: A control pedal assembly for a motor vehicle includes a support structure, a pedal arm pivotally mounted to the support structure and carrying a pedal, and a sensor for detecting rotation of the pedal arm and sending an electrical signal to a control device indicating the rotation of the pedal arm. The pedal assembly also includes a hysteresis device adapted to generate a desired feel in response to pivotal movement of the pedal arm. The hysteresis device is secured to the support structure and includes a plunger engaging the pedal arm and is movable within a chamber between an extended position and a depressed position upon rotation of the pedal arm. A pair of coaxial compression springs resiliently bias the plunger to the extended position. The chamber forms a first friction surface and the plunger has a plurality of prongs forming a second friction surface engagable with the first friction surface to resist pivotal movement of the pedal arm.

Abstract: A submersible pump assembly comprises a gear transmission (10) and an equalizer (24). The gear transmission (10) includes a transmission housing (12) filled with lubricating fluid in which an input shaft (14, 102, 120) adapted to be driven and an output shaft (16) for driving a pump are supported. A transmission step (22) is provided to reduce the rotational speed of the input shaft (14, 102, 120). The equalizer (24) adapts the lubricating fluid pressure in the transmission housing (12) to ambient pressure. The equalizer (24) is arranged within the transmission housing (12) next to the transmission step (22) so as to distribute the heat generated at the transmission step (22) throughout the lubricating fluid.

Abstract: A lever, for example, for transferring force to another structural component of a mechanism, has a prefabricated connecting piece disposed on at least one of its ends. The lever is constructed as a hollow profile made of material that can be shaped without cutting. The hollow profile forms a receiving chamber on at least one end for the prefabricated connecting piece. The walls of the receiving chamber rest tightly against the circumference and the end faces of the connecting piece.

Abstract: A plug for protecting the interior of a recessed area of a component during storage is disclosed herein. The plug includes a lubrication fitting positioned thereon to flow a protective material, such as grease, into the cavity between the lower end of the plug and the recessed area and any remaining voids between the walls of the plug and the walls of the recessed area. The plug may also include an engagement surface to assist in the insertion and removal of the plug into and out of recessed areas of a component.

Abstract: A readily portable system and method for its use for the safe, orderly, and efficient recovery of fluid drained from a motor vehicle, including drained fluid that is hot, such as the hot gear lube drained from the quick-change rear end of a race vehicle prior to ratio gear exchange, and the prompt, safe, neat and efficient return of the recovered fluid to the source from which it was drained, when it is still serviceable. The preferred embodiment has solid heavy-duty construction and a low profile dual-chambered reservoir with a small air chamber separated from a larger fluid chamber by a flexible baffle. The fluid chamber has a discharge opening in a position remote from the baffle and a flexible flame-resistant discharge hose is connected to the discharge opening during use.

Abstract: An adjustable pedal assembly for an automotive vehicle including a plurality of screw members (30, 130, 32, 132 and 42, 142) interconnected by threads for adjusting the position of q pedal pad (20, 120) along the adjustment axis A relative to a pedal arm (14, 114.) A first telescoping element (24, 124) and a second telescoping element (26, 126) which are in sliding engagement with one another along a telescoping axis for interconnecting the pedal pad (20, 120) and the pedal arm (14, 114) for stabilizing the movement of the pedal pad (20, 120) relative to a pedal arm (14, 114) along the adjustment axis A.

Abstract: An arrangement in a circulation lubrication system includes a lubricating oil tank, pressure pipe lines for supplying oil to parts that are to be lubricated, return pipe lines for returning the oil from the parts that are to be lubricated to the oil tank, and a mechanism for pumping oil into the pressure pipe lines and maintaining a desired state of lubrication. The lubricating oil tank has a rotationally symmetric structure; and a return duct, positioned at the center axis of the rotationally symmetric structure, is configured to extend below the surface of the oil in the lubricating oil tank. A return flow through the return duct passes through a dividing element to a mechanism configured to separate impurities from the oil.

Abstract: A removable grease dam tool to facilitate proper filling of grease within a wheel hub assembly and a method of using the same. A grease dam is placed adjacent an outer surface of a wheel hub mounted to a spindle. The grease dam blocks at least 50% of the exposed area between the wheel hub and spindle and leaves a top portion open to allow greased to be injected into the inner cavity of the wheel hub. A portion of the grease dam is disposed within the wheel hub between the wheel hub and spindle to simulate the presence of the outer bearing. Once the inner cavity of the wheel hub is filled beyond a 50% fill level, the grease dam is removed and the outer bearing assembly is immediately thereafter installed. The tool prevents leakage of grease during assembly to ensure at least a 50% fill level. A handle is provided to facilitate manipulation by a user.

Abstract: A ring-like lubricant supply device 6 is fitted into a recess 4 of a nut member 2. The lubricant supply device 6 contains a lubricant and is formed in an outer peripheral surface with notches 7. Tubular members 8 each having an outer diameter larger than the diameter of the notch 7 are inserted into the notches, pushing and widening the notches 7 in a circumferential direction. One end of the tubular member 8 is fitted into a recess 9b of a retaining ring 9 and the retaining ring 9 is fixed to a nut member 2.

Abstract: A steering apparatus capable of accurately recognizing operations of an operation section and of reducing the number of parts and simplifying its structure. The steering apparatus is composed of a steering wheel for controlling movements, operation sections mounted on the steering wheel for operating equipment, and a vibration section for giving vibrations to at least a portion of the steering wheel in relation to the operations of said operation sections.

Abstract: A pedal displacement control structure for a vehicle comprising: a pedal bracket fixed to a first member of a vehicle body which is displaced to rearward of the vehicle when an external force larger than a predetermined value is exerted to the front portion of the vehicle; a suspension-type vehicle pedal having a rotation shaft which becomes a center of pivot is supported by the pedal bracket; a displacement control device for controlling the displacement of a tread of the vehicle pedal by putting a pushing force frontward of the vehicle around the rotation shaft on the vehicle pedal when the vehicle pedal is displaced to rearward of the vehicle with the displacement of the first member of the vehicle body to rearward of the vehicle, which is provided in a second member on the vehicle body having high intensity and arranged more rearward of the vehicle than the vehicle pedal; and a device for inhibiting the push-reaction force larger than a predetermined value from being transmitted to the second member on th

Abstract: A cantilevered leaf spring is formed at its proximal end to the housing of a power equipment unit. The distal end of the spring carries a bushing which engages a control cable for operating components of the unit. The proximal end of the spring is adjustably secured to the housing to impart a desired spring force to the cable so as to remove slack therefrom and to properly tension the cable.