Abstract: According to the present invention, when a winch drum is in the wind-down rotation, operating a control valve is operated to the wind-down side in a state in which capacity of a hydraulic motor is set to small capacity by a free fall valve to thereby rotate the hydraulic motor to the wind-down side at high speeds, and at the same time, motor holding pressure is controlled according to an operating amount of the free fall valve by a holding pressure control valve to thereby regulate rotational speed of the hydraulic motor and stop the latter.

Abstract: A manual post puller mechanism having a lever extendable for increasing the amount of leverage applied for pulling the post from the ground, the lever being securable within a base and serving as a handle graspable by the operator for carrying the mechanism between locations. A chain extends downwardly from a chain engaging front portion of the lever which includes slots that allow the position of the chain to be adjusted so as to vary the amount of leverage applied to the post. A post holder mechanism carried at the bottom of the chain engages the post and defines an enclosed generally rectangular opening that receives the post. A pair of pivot plates coupled with the lever generally hinder an operator's fingers from being pinched during post pulling operations.

Abstract: A spinning reel spool configuration for preventing backlash as well as line-drop of fishing line off the spool flange. The flange is configured such that height of the flange rim relative to the perimeter of the bobbin trunk is at least partially not uniform. Various configurations are possible thus to define a peak bobbin-to-rim height A and a minimum bobbin-to-rim height B. The periphery of the total amount of wound-on line lies at the minimum height B. Accordingly, the portion of the flange providing the difference A-B in bobbin-to-rim height functions as barrier to backlash. Furthermore, the spool is deformed from conventional configurations, such that the shape of the spool bobbin trunk differs in different sections. The bobbin trunk in sections containing the spool axis is an isosceles trapezoid, however, in one such section, the bobbin trunk tapers forward regularly, but in another such section tapers rearward in reverse.

Abstract: A change-speed construction is adapted for use in a fishing reel, and includes a rotary arm pivotally mounted on a side plate of a reel body at an inner end thereof, a handle unit fixed on an outer end of the rotary arm, and a control shaft mounted on the inner end of the rotary arm. The control shaft is biased to an extended position relative to the reel body. A hollow housing is fixed on the inner end of the rotary arm, and permits extension of the control shaft therethrough. The control shaft is axially movable from the extended position to a retracted position. A spring member is disposed in the housing. A retaining member includes an elongated retaining plate that has an inner end pivotally connected to a pivot member disposed in the housing, and a push knob connected fixedly to an outer end of the retaining plate in such a manner that the knob is exposed outwardly from the housing.

Abstract: A winding form assembly for a stator winding machine includes a pair of winding forms mounted on a stator pole piece and a latch assembly for latching the winding forms to one another. Two ways to support the forms on the pole piece and two latch mechanisms are disclosed.

Abstract: A conveyor system (10) for transporting items in a first direction and diverting the items to one of a plurality of stations (50, 52). The system comprises at least one diverter region (DR), and a diverter (16) arranged in the one of the at least one diverter regions. The diverter diverts the items transported by the conveyor in the first direction to one of the plurality of stations (50-1,2,3 and 52-1,2,3) adjacent said diverter that are spaced from one another in the first direction, when positioned in a diverter region of the conveyor, in response to a fire signal. The conveyor system further includes a source of destination information (46) identifying one of the plurality of stations to which the items transported by the conveyor are to be diverted.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a spool that includes a cylindrical spool drum 15, a disk-shaped inner flange 16 mounted on or alternatively formed at one end of the spool drum 15, and outer flange 17 mounted by four bolts 17a to the spool drum 15. Inner flange 16 is formed such that it opposes the side plate of the reel body, and male screw part 16a is provided protruding at the center part thereof. The outer flange 17 is formed by press forming an aluminum alloy, for example.

Abstract: The object is to provide a chain hoist with an overload prevent device, ensuring an easy and secure adjustment of load limit numerical values. It comprises a pressing drive member 8 for pressing and rotating a pressure receive member 7 by way of a backstop wheel 11 and friction members 9 and 10, and an axially displaceable, rotary drive member 14 adapted to transmit a rotational force of a hand chain wheel 15 to the pressing drive member. The rotary drive member is urged toward the pressing drive member by a belleville spring 24. The pressing drive member and the rotary drive member have lock teeth 80 and 140 that are formed on their respective confronting faces. The lock teeth 80 and 140 include steeply sloped wind-down press faces 80a and 140a, respectively, and gently sloped wind-up press faces 80b and 140b, respectively.

Abstract: A system for simplifying the design of winding guides is provided. The flyer arm of a winder built in accordance with the principles of this invention is positioned so that the extreme delivery point of the wire is aligned and practically over the slots of the armature where the coil is being wound. Additionally, the flyer arm can be easily and quickly substituted on the winder to conform to the armature being wound, ensuring that the extreme delivery point of the wire is aligned and practically over the slots of the armature where the coil is being wound. This feature of the invention contributes to a simpler design of the winding guide. Accordingly, traditional guide surfaces for capturing the wire coming from a distant position are no longer required.

Abstract: A braking apparatus for a fishing reel comprising: a side cover; a brake dial rotatably positioned in the side cover such that the brake dial is externally accessible and operable from outside of the side cover, the brake dial having a plurality of predetermined positions; at least one cam lobe provided on either the brake dial or the side cover; and a V-spring operably attached to the other of the brake dial or the side cover for interaction with the cam lobe such that, when the V-spring is positioned against a portion of the cam lobe and the brake dial is not located in one of its predetermined positions, the V-spring will act against the portion of the cam lobe to urge the brake dial to rotate to one of the predetermined positions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing reel that has a variable brake mechanism. The variable brake mechanism includes a plurality of small brake weights mounted on radially extending shafts. The brake weights are positioned within a brake race that is fixed to the fishing reel body. The brake weights are further configured to rotate about a spool shaft with the spool about which fishing line is wound. Upon rotation of the spool, the brake weights are urged radially outward due to centrifugal forces. The brake weights further formed with collars that extend through an opening in a cam collar. The openings in the cam collar define cam surfaces which, upon rotation of the cam collar with respect to the spool, urge the brake weights into and away from a position where the weights may contact the brake race. An adjuster dial accessible from the outer surface of the fishing reel body is configured to selectively engage the cam collar for rotation of the cam collar.

Abstract: A force multiplying device is provided for use in conjunction with a balancing system for moving a load from an elevated position and to a predetermined lower position. The balancing system includes an extendable cable with a free end adapted to be secured to and exert an upward force on the load. The device includes a base which is secured to the load and a first lever pivotally secured at an intermediate point to the base about a generally horizontal axis. A fixed length flexible member has one end secured to a first end of the lever and a second end fixedly secured to a support position above the load. The length of the flexible member is such that the flexible member is in a fully extended position when the load is in the predetermined lower position. An elongated rocker arm has a first end in abutment with the base while the cable from the balancing system is secured to a second end of the rocker arm.

Abstract: A baitcasting reel includes right and left cases constituting a reel body, and a level wind mechanism and a rotatable member disposed between walls of the right and left cases. The walls of the right and left cases and components interconnecting these walls are formed of a single material into an integral, one-piece unit. A lid is attached the integral, one-piece unit so that one of the cases has a space for accommodating a braking mechanism to act on a line takeup spool. The reel body has such an outer surface that outer wall surfaces of the integral, one-piece unit and lid are formed on the same plane.

Abstract: A fishing line guiding mechanism (7) for a spinning reel movably supported on one end of one of the pair of rotor arms (3a) for guiding a fishing line (L) to a spool (4). The fishing line guiding mechanism (7) includes a pair of bail supporting members (8), a line roller (9), a fixing shaft cover (10), a bail (11) and a brushing member (20). The pair of bail supporting members (8) is pivotally supported at ends of respective rotor arms (3a). The line roller (9) is rotatably supported at one end of one of the pair of the bail supporting members (8). The fixing shaft cover (10) is fixed to the bail supporting member (8) via the line roller (9). The bail (11) is made of a wire rod and connects the fixing shaft cover (10) with the other end of the bail supporting member (8). The brushing member (20) includes string type elastic member that is provided on one of the pair of the bail supporting members (8) so that tip of the elastic member contacts the line roller (9).

Abstract: An apparatus for sorting waste material, in particular plastic waste and hollow parts made of plastic. The waste material to be sorted is placed in an unsorted manner on a conveyor belt and moved below a sensor. The sensor examines the waste to determine the type of material and/or the color of the material, the waste being sorted depending on the type of material or its color. The conveyor is provided with a grate-like structure, and blow-out nozzles are arranged below the conveyor belt.

Abstract: The machine is equipped with a device for cutting the sheet to shift from one roll to another; the cutting device comprises a stand (3) on which a turret (2) has been mounted, said turret bearing at least two parallel spindles (1), each linked to rotating driving means known in the art; the rotation of the turret simultaneously removes a full roll and brings an empty spindle to the coiling station. A carriage (5) capable of motion perpendicular to the spindle axis conveys cylinders to load the machine with sheets to be rolled.

Abstract: The invention concerns a sorting apparatus for granular products (7, 8), such as peas, nuts, raisins, and suchlike, with a detection system (3), a removal system (4) and a transport device (1), where the latter has a sloping distribution surface (1′) over which said products (7, 8) are moved, whereby said surface (1′) is convex over at least a certain distance in the direction of travel (10) of said products (7, 8), such that said surface (1′) has a curvature in the direction of fall of said products (7, 8) equal to or slightly less than that of the path (9) which the products would follow at said surface (1′) in free fall, independent of said surface (1′).

Abstract: A human power amplifier includes an end-effector which is grasped by a human operator and applied to a load. The end-effector is suspended, via a rope, from a take-up pulley, winch or drum which is driven by an actuator to lift or lower the load. The end-effector includes a force sensor which measures the vertical force imposed on the end-effector by the operator and delivers a signal to a controller. The controller and actuator are structured in such a way that a predetermined percentage of the force necessary to lift or lower the load is applied by the actuator, with the remaining force being supplied by the operator. The load thus feels lighter to the operator, but the operator does not lose the sense of lifting against both the gravitation and inertial forces originating in the load. The operator has direct contact with the load (through the end-effector) there need be no switches, valves, keyboards, teach pendents, or pushbuttons in the human power amplifier to control the lifting speed of the load.

Abstract: This invention provides a safety mechanism for a winch assembly when storing a load, such as a tire under a vehicle or a boat on a trailer, in a raised or stored position. The invention finds particular application to a spare tire, but those skilled in the art will appreciate the broader benefits of such a structure when used with a winch assembly for other uses such as a boat winch for a trailer or any analogous use wherein it is desirable to secure a load in the raised or stored position. A unique actuator is described with an improvement of the invention, which includes a control path therewith to control a rod end and thereby actuates in a preferred embodiment a latch by converting rotary motion to linear motion.

Abstract: The fishing reel of the present invention includes a reel main body equipped with a rotatable handle, a spool supported by the reel main body, for winding a fishing line therearound, an oscillating mechanism provided in the real main body, and having a traverse cam shaft which rotates as it cooperates with the handle, and has a circumferential surface in which a spiral cam groove is formed, and a slider member containing and supporting an engagement pin which engages with the cam groove of the traverse cam shaft, so as to move back and forth along an axial direction of the traverse cam shaft, said oscillating mechanism winding the fishing line on the spool in parallel by converting the rotating movement of the handle into a back-and-forth motion via the slider member, an opposing section formed to be integrated with the slider member, which opposes a part of an entire circumference of the traverse cam shaft, and a drop-off stopper support unit formed to be integrated with the opposing section, for supporting