Abstract: An improved gate structure includes at least two spaced-apart frame bodies, gate panels, a storing portion defining a storage space, and at least one driving portion. At an entrance and exit of a building is disposed the storing portion adjacent to the frame bodies. The driving portion includes a driving assembly, at least two conveyor units installed in the storage space and in the frame bodies, and at least two clamping assemblies each disposed on one side of each conveyor unit. The clamping assemblies and the conveyor units are triggered by the driving assembly, thereby clamping the gate panels and conveying the gate panels to an accommodation space defined between the frame bodies or to the storage space. The use of the improved gate structure stacks and stores the gate panels quickly because of the clamping force and the conveying operation, thereby attaining a convenient use.

Abstract: A composite driving mechanism for a vehicle including: a drive device for providing a driving force; a lifting drive assembly to transmit the driving force to a lifting mechanism; a cinching drive assembly to transmit the driving force to a cinching mechanism; and a switch assembly to engage with the drive device and selectively switch between a lifting drive position, in which the switch assembly only transmits the driving force to the lifting drive assembly, and a cinching drive position, in which the switch assembly only transmits the driving force to the cinching drive assembly. The switch assembly is located between the lifting drive assembly and the cinching drive assembly and separates them from each other. The composite driving mechanism has little impact on occupied spaces inside a door mechanism, vehicle assembly cost, and waterproof requirements of the mechanism, and does not significantly affect the sound performance of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle that includes a vehicle body defining a plurality of openings configured for receipt of a window, and a plurality of retention features that are configured to maintain the window in the opening and permit the window to be easily removed from the opening. The retention features include a rotatable latch that is configured to maintain the window in the opening. Rotation of the latch permits the window to be removed from the opening. A rotatable handle is coupled to the latch that is configured to rotate the latch. A wave washer is coupled to the handle between the handle and the latch, wherein rotation of the handle rotates the wave washer into and out of engagement with the latch to rotate the latch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for closing off an opening in a stationary portion (110), and at least one sliding movable panel (120) guided along two guide rails (111a, 111b) mounted on one face of the stationary panel (110), between a closed position in a first plane defined by said stationary panel (110), and at least one open position in a second plane, substantially parallel to the first plane. Each of the guide rails (111a, 111b) carries at least one shuttle (123a, 123b), which is translationally movable in said guide rails (111a, 111b). According to the invention, at least one of the guide rails (111a, 111b) carries a removable guide element (112) with a length (L) at least equal to the length (L?) of the shuttle (123a, 123b), such that, when the guide element is removed, the shuttle (123a, 123b) can be disengaged from the guide rail (111a, 111b).

Abstract: A GDO conversion assembly for transitioning between a ceiling mounted and a jackshaft configuration includes a motorhead having a motor output shaft extending from a motorhead casing that includes a mounting interface disposed proximate to the motor output shaft, a track assembly including an input interface shaped to mate with the mounting interface to operably couple the motorhead to a sectional garage door, and a transmission assembly including an input coupler shaped to mate with the mounting interface to operably couple the motorhead to the sectional garage door. The transmission assembly includes an output coupler to operably couple the transmission assembly to a drive tube rotatable to alternately open and close the sectional door. The output coupler includes an output pinion. The input coupler includes an input pinion operably coupled to the output pinion via a flexible coupling member. The transmission assembly includes a transmission housing and a coupling bracket.

Abstract: Revolving door system (610) and method for controlling a revolving door system (610). The revolving door system (610) comprises a plurality of revolving door wings (D1, D2, D3, D4) pivotally connected a central column (690) and a securing mechanism arranged to in an engaged state fix the position of the revolving door wings (D1, D2, D3, D4) relative the central column (690) and in a disengaged state release the revolving door wings (D1, D2, D3, D4) to enable pivoting of said revolving door wings relative the central column (690).

Abstract: A vehicular rear window assembly includes a lighting device having a housing portion that is configured for attachment at an upper region of an inner side of a window panel at a rear portion of a vehicle. The housing portion of the lighting device accommodates (i) a first light source arranged on a first circuit element, (ii) a second light source arranged on a second circuit element and (iii) a heat sink that is in thermally conductive connection with the circuit elements. The first light source emits light that passes through the window panel and that is viewable rearward of the vehicle. The second light source emits light that illuminates an interior portion of an interior cabin of the vehicle. The heat sink draws heat from the first circuit element and the second circuit element and dissipates heat to the housing portion of the lighting device.

Abstract: A rear gate for a vehicle includes an inner panel and an outer panel superimposed on the inner panel. The rear gate is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to a rear opening of the vehicle. The rear gate includes an attachment surface, supports, and first and second beads. The attachment surface is provided in the outer panel and allows attachment of a display member of the vehicle. The supports are provided on at least left and right sides in the attachment surface and allow the display member to be supported on the attachment surface. The first bead is provided between the supports on the left and right sides. The second bead extends at least from the support on the left side to the support on the right side. The first and second beads are formed by deforming the attachment surface of the outer panel.

Abstract: A vehicle door hinge apparatus including a door link having one end pivotably and slidably connected to a vehicle body side and the other end hinged to a door side, a vehicle body link having one end pivotably and slidably connected to the door side and the other end hinged to the vehicle body side, a door link guide provided on the vehicle body side and configured to guide sliding of the one end of the door link, and a vehicle body link guide provided on the door side and configured to guide sliding of the one end of the vehicle body link. The door link and the vehicle body link intersect each other, an intersection point of the two links is hinged, and the door link and the vehicle body link perform, when the door is opened, a scissors motion around the hinged intersection point.

Abstract: A side-hung door device, a turnstile, and a control method therefor comprise a door leaf, a rotating shaft assembly connected to the door leaf, a brake assembly connected to the rotating shaft assembly, and a drive assembly configured to drive the door leaf to rotate and arranged on the turnstile, and the like. The brake assembly comprises an upper end portion connected to the rotating shaft assembly, and a lower end portion connected to the drive assembly. The drive assembly is electrically connected to the brake assembly. When the door leaf rotates toward a closed position and is subjected to an external force greater than or equal to a first preset value, the drive assembly stops driving the rotating shaft assembly, simultaneously, the brake assembly is powered on, and the lower end portion meshes with the upper end portion to brake the rotating shaft assembly.

Abstract: A sliding door device includes: a door configured to open or close a door opening portion formed in a vehicle body; a lower arm including one end portion connected to an internal side of the door, and the other end portion configured to slide along a rail provided on the vehicle body; a lower arm carrier rotatably connected to the other end portion of the lower arm and configured to slide the lower arm while moving along a rail provided on the vehicle body; a lower arm rotor rotatably provided on the lower arm carrier and including one end portion connected to the lower arm so that the lower arm rotates; a catch configured to fix the door by engaging with the lower arm rotor after the door slides; and a pawl with which the catch engages by rotating so that a rotation of the catch is prevented.

Abstract: A window regulator for use in a vehicle and configured to move a windowpane between an open position and a closed position. The window regulator including a first guide rail, a second guide rail, a first slider, a second slider, and a cross-brace assembly. The first slider configured to move along the first guide rail and the second slider configured to move along the second guide rail to collectively move the windowpane between the open position and the closed position. The cross-brace assembly extending between and rigidly connecting the first guide rail to the second guide rail.

Abstract: A door including a laminated member, an energy receiver, and an electrical device. The laminated member has a plurality of layers are bonded to one another. The energy receiver is configured to inductively receive electrical energy from an energy transmitter. The energy receiver includes a receiver coil forming a portion of at least one layer of the plurality of layers of the laminated member. The electrical device is disposed substantially or entirely within the door and is electrically coupled to the energy receiver.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a cable tensioner having a regulating stick, a tube assembly and a spring. The regulating stick has an abutting portion and a ratchet strip. The ratchet strip has multiple ratcheting notches having a stop surface and a slope opposite to each other. The tube assembly sleeving the regulating stick has an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder. The outer cylinder has A second abutting portion and a pawl. The pawl has an elastic arm and a hook portion. The hook portion has a stopping side abutting against the stop surface. The hook portion engages one of the ratcheting notches. The spring is preloaded and clamped between the first and second abutting portions. One end of the inner cylinder abuts a side of the hook portion opposite to the stopping side.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling bus doors (14, 16) that are arranged as a pair of doors that move in coordinated relation between door open positions and door closed positions, enables passengers to access an interior area (12) of a bus (10). The apparatus includes an actuator (28, 226). The actuator includes a drive lever (34, 228) that is selectively rotationally movable between rotational positions in which both of the doors are in the open positions and in the closed positions. Exemplary arrangements include at least one controller (128) that is operative to prevent the doors from causing damage to or from being damaged by engagement with obstructions. The controller further enables a bus driver or other authorized user to control access to the interior area of the bus using a wireless device (144).

Abstract: A closing device of an opening provided in a structure, comprising a fixed part, wherein an opening is defined, and at least one sliding movable panel guided along two guide rails fitted on one face of the fixed panel, between a closing position, sealing the opening, in a sealing plane defined by the fixed panel, and at least one opening position, in a sliding plane, substantially parallel with the sealing plane, each of the rails bearing at least one shuttle guided in translation in the rail, movable in translation in the guide rails, and switching the movable panel from the sealing position to the at least one sliding position, and slidably moving the movable panel in the sealing plane. According to the invention, at least one of the rails bears, at one of the ends thereof, an end fitting forming a mechanical stop defining a stop position for the shuttle.

Abstract: A modular pet door for use with a structure including an interior portion, an exterior portion and defining an opening is disclosed. The modular pet door includes an interior frame to seat on the interior portion of the structure, an exterior frame to seat on the exterior portion of the structure and coupled to the exterior frame, an interchangeable core assembly having a flap. The interchangeable core assembly is removably coupled to the interior frame. The flap is operable between an open position and closed position disposed over the opening. The core assembly is configured to permit operation of the flap.

Abstract: A vehicular rear slider window assembly includes a fixed window panel, a movable window panel, a frame portion fixed relative to the fixed window panel, and an opening through the fixed window panel. The movable window panel is movable along upper and lower rails of the frame portion between closed and opened positions. A slider bearing system includes a guide element disposed at least partially along the lower rail and a carriage disposed at a lower perimeter region of the movable window panel. The guide element includes a bearing element that is slidably and non-rotatably received at a bearing receiving portion of the carriage. The carriage moves in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the bearing element when the movable window panel moves between the closed position and the opened position.

Abstract: In order to improve operability and user comfort for vertically sliding or displaceable facade components, a weight compensation device for vertically displaceable facade components includes a spring element for at least partial compensation of its own weight of a vertically displaceable facade component and a compensator. The spring element provides a spring force as a driving force (FAN) for lifting the vertically displaceable facade component. The spring element is movable between a compressed state (PK) and an expanded state (PE). The spring force has a decreasing value when moving from the compressed state to the expanded state. The compensator at least partially compensates for the decrease in the input force and provides an output force (FAB) that decreases less than the input force.

Abstract: A reconfigurable vehicle door trim panel system. A vehicle has a body defining an exterior and an interior with a door that opens to expose the interior to the exterior. When closed, the door has an interior side and an exterior side. A panel is provided on the interior side of the door. A linkage connects the panel to the door. The panel is configured to move, via the linkage, from a position stowed in the door to a position deployed from the door. When in the stowed position, the panel is configured to provide the interior side of the door with a uniform appearance. When in the deployed position, the panel is configured to serve a functional purpose.