Abstract: A system for exerting a force, for instance a vertical upward lifting force of a predetermined tension vs. time waveform on a suspended object is useful in training the operators of shoulder-supported rocket launchers. The system includes an actuator for generating a required tensile force, a non-stretchable line or cable for connecting the object to the actuator and an overhead guide supported on an overhead support structure. The cable passes over the guide means defining a portion of the cable directly supporting the object. The position of the guide is controlled, in a response to a deviation from verticality of the portion of the cable with suspended object, before the activation of the actuator so that the verticality of the object lifting force is maintained. In operation, a predetermined force is exerted on the object regardless of whether the object moves as a result of the force.

Abstract: In a spinning reel for fishing, on a leading end side of a support arm provided in a rotor, there is formed a mounting portion for mounting a Support member including a fishing line guide member by combination of the support arm and a cover member mounted on the support arm, and a base portion of the support member is journaled on the mounting portion, so that the support member can be reversed between its fishing line take-up and play-out positions. The spinning reel can prevent a fishing line from being entangled during fishing operation, and can increase the diameter of a spool without increasing the size of the whole reel.

Abstract: A system for retreiving undersea salvage items from a sub-surface location. he system includes a flotation unit, winch, related remote control unit and a power supply mounted thereon, a winch, related remote control unit, and a power supply mounted on the support element. A cable or equivalent secured to the winch includes a retrieval harness or alternative means such as a shackle for securing the salvage item to the winch. A tether connects the system to a remote salvage tender on the surface. An adjustable and automatic stop is provided by the control unit to prevent certain types of salvage from rising beyond a desired depth or breaching the surface. Portions of the system used in magnetic mine retrieval are fabricated of non-magnetic material.

Abstract: In a spinning reel for fishing, by moving an actuator in accordance with an operation to move a bail support member from a fishing line retrieving position to a fishing line casting position, a cam surface of the actuator contacts with a cam surface of a securing member to bring a securing claw of the securing member into engagement with one of several securing grooves provided on the spool, thereby preventing the spool against rotation. On the other hand, movement of the actuator in accordance with a return operation to return the bail support member back to the fishing line retrieving position, separates the securing claw that was engaged with the securing grove from the securing groove, thereby allowing the spool to rotate.

Abstract: An arrangement for a spinning reel, which enables the reel body to be made compact without decreasing the length of a spool stroke and facilitate assembling work by simplifying a switch mechanism is provided. The switching mechanism is used to switch the drag actuating mode of a spool to its free rotational mode. A transmission gear (7) which rotates in combination with a spool shaft (1) which reciprocates back and forth is provided. A linking shaft (9) incorporating a driven gear (6) meshing with the transmission gear (7) is supported in the rear part of a reel body (2). A brake cylinder (11) having a friction brake member (10) is fitted in the rear part of the linking shaft (9) and a mating cylinder (12) provided in the front part of the brake cylinder (11) is made releasable by an operating lever (14) to set the spool to the drag actuating mode while it is mated therewith and to the free rotation mode while it is released therefrom.

Abstract: A support frame assembly for a hoisting device including a cable drum pulling means mounted between two side-end members and at least two longitudinal girders arranged between the end members so that the ends of the longitudinal girders are substantially fixed in position relative to the end members. In order to reduce the expense of assembling and weight of the cable winch, the end members are clamped together in a longitudinal direction with at least one clamping means so that the ends of the longitudinal girders are, as a result, substantially fixed in position relative to the side-end members, at least in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A manual hoist for use by auto mechanics to remove and install a wheel on a vehicle, comprising a vertical frame, a cantilever arm pivotally secured to the frame, a strap having a first end and a second end, the first end operatively arranged to slidingly engage the cantilever arm, and, a fastener secured to the second end of the strap and operatively arranged to fasten to the wheel.

Abstract: A balancer is provided in the outer circumferential portion of a rotor of a spinning reel at the rear end of the rotor and located at the side of a bail in the fishline winding position thereof so that the center of gravity of the reel is located under a reel leg to facilitate the manipulation of the reel, and the rotative balance of the rotor is improved to stably and smoothly wind a fishline on the reel. The axis of the pivotally coupled portion of a bail support member, which is pivotally coupled to a bail support arm, is off set from the axis of the rotor toward the side of the bail in the fishline unwinding position to reduce the weight of the balancer.

Abstract: An apparatus for removably securing a cover on a fishing reel frame. The inventive apparatus comprises a locking member having a locking pin. The inventive apparatus also comprises an opening, provided by the frame, for receiving the locking pin to thereby secure the cover on the frame. The locking member is retained in the cover for reciprocating movement along a line of reciprocation. The apparatus further comprises an actuator, operable from outside of the cover, for moving the locking member along its line of reciprocation to thereby remove the locking pin from the frame opening.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for providing a stator plate with windings where the stator plate has several stator slots distributed in a circumferential direction which are formed between poles and a stator core and end face disks formed of an electrically insulating material mounted on both faces, the end face disk having a winding wire receiver space lying radially and axially outside of the stator slots and running in the circumferential direction and arranged in such a manner that a directly adjacent stator slot is kept at least partially clear when the slot is skipped during winding of the winding pattern having a winding pitch of greater than 1 and the end face disk also having a radially projecting retaining finger between every two adjacent stator slots.

Abstract: A snow jack for use with snowmobiles or other off-road vehicles includes a telescoping upright structure with a ratchet and pawl lifting mechanism removably connectible at its top. A strap with a hook extends from the lifting mechanism to engage the snowmobile. The lower telescoping member has a reinforcing fiberglass core. The telescoping members may be secured relative to each other to facilitate height adjustment. Brackets are also provided to attach the upright structure to the running board of the snowmobile.

Abstract: A centrifugal brake system for a fishing reel is shown which has a rotatable adjusting knob 16 providing a surface 14 for engaging the shoulders 20 or 200 of a plurality of radially extendable brakes 12 to position some, all or none of those brakes radially; thus to provide for some, all or none of the brakes to impinge against a brake drum surface 22, depending on the position of the knob and its cam surface 14.

Abstract: A chainless drive winch is provided having a cable cylinder meshing with an orthogonal, cylindrical reduction gearing member. The reduction gearing member may be driven by, for example, an electric motor. A brake is provided operable only when the reduction gearing member is rotated is a direction to lower a load. Limit switches may be provided which are adjustable to alter the distance between them. A trigger finger moving between the limit switches is driven from the cable cylinder. The cable cylinder may be provided with a generally parallel roller to hold turns of cable on the cylinder. The roller may be independently biased at each end so that, when cable is partially unwound from the cylinder, the bias of the roller is enhanced on the remaining turns.

Abstract: A bail for a spinning fishing reel is provided. The reel includes a reciprocating spool for storing fishing line and a rotor mounted for rotation about the spool to retrieve and wind the line around the spool. The reel further includes a crank arm which, when actuated, causes reciprocating motion of the spool and rotation of the rotor. The bail includes first and second support ends and a central section coupled between the first and second ends. The first and second ends are coupled to the rotor at opposed locations and are pivotable with respect to the rotor to move the bail between an open and a closed position. In the open position a user may cast the line and in the closed position retrieve it. When the bail is in the closed position, the central section guides the line to a line guide. The bail further includes at least one counterbalance weight supported on the central section. The weight provides rotational balancing of the rotor to ensure smooth operation of the reel.

Abstract: A fishing reel of the multiplier type comprises a rotatable line spool which is mounted on a shaft. A clutch member having a gear is mounted on the shaft. The gear meshes with a driving gear which is rotatable by means of a handle. The clutch member is displaceable along the shaft between an engaging position, in which it is connected to the line spool for rotation thereof, and a disengaging position, in which it is disconnected from the line spool. The clutch member is displaceable from its first to its second position by means of a trigger which actuates a clutch mechanism for displacement of the clutch member. The clutch mechanism comprises a disk which is turnable by the trigger and has ramp elements for cooperation with ramp elements on a yoke supporting the clutch member. The disk cooperates with a spring assembly having a cam curve with a first cam surface, a second cam surface and an intermediate crest.

Abstract: A transfer mechanism is operatively disposed between a conveyor for dynamo-electric machine parts (such as electric motor armatures) and apparatus for simultaneously processing a plurality of those parts (e.g., by winding coils of wire on those parts). The transfer mechanism delivers processed parts to the conveyor and receives unprocessed dynamo-electric machine parts from the conveyor, one at a time in a single alignment position, at least partly concurrent with the processing of other parts. Loss in production time due to wire breakage at the processing apparatus is reduced by substantially instantaneously controlling the broken wire (e.g., by retracting that wire relative to the associated wire dispenser) while continuing to move the wire dispensers.

Abstract: A compact, motorized hoist including a U-shaped member, the open end of which is rigidly fastened to a first leg of an L-shaped member. The support panel leg of the L-shaped member extends across the open side of the U-shaped member. An electric motor is rigidly fastened to the support panel leg of the L-shaped member and is drivingly linked to a worm gear shaft extending through a gap between the support panel leg of the L-shaped member and the open side of the U-shaped member. The worm gear shaft is journalled to the L-shaped member. The worm gear drives a first gear having an axle mounted perpendicular to the first leg of the L-shaped member, and the closed end of the U-shaped member. A cable is wound around a reel rigidly mounted to the axle. The L-shaped member is removably fastened to the U-shaped member, and one leg of the U-shaped member is removably fastened to a pier member.

Abstract: The skid plate/winch mount allows a vehicle to be equipped with a winch that is readily available for use, and it eliminates many of the problems normally associated with having a vehicle mounted winch. By concealing the winch behind the front bumper and above the skid plate the winch is kept out of the weather, and it is much less susceptible to damage by rocks and other road hazards. This location also aids in theft prevention by keeping the winch out of view. The winch mount also acts as a skid plate, protecting the front underside of the vehicle. The license adapter plate and adapter plate receiver make the winch readily available for use without the need for accessory tools.

Abstract: A spinning reel frame structure for a spinning reel having a spool, a rotor and a handle coupled to the rotor for rotating the rotor includes a frame assembly and a cover. The frame assembly rotatably supports the handle and rotor, and supports the spool, and has a side in which an opening is defined. The cover includes a cover member that is detachably affixed to the frame assembly and that covers the opening in the frame assembly, and a mounting leg member which projects from the cover member and which has a distal end provided with a rod mounting member.

Abstract: A variable diameter fishing reel fairlead is described The diameter may be varied by provision of a number of rings that are radially nested at a forward flange of a spinning line spool, and that include individual line engaging bearing surfaces. Successive rings can be removed from the spool to progressively expose line engaging bearing surfaces of decreasing diameter as line on the spool diminishes in length.