Abstract: Provided is a position adjustment mechanism including: a case; a moving member including a first engaging part and a second engaging part; a lock member provided in the case so as to be movable between a lock position for regulating movement of the moving member in a first direction with respect to the case and a separate position for allowing relative movement of the moving member with respect to the case; and a long member. The lock member includes: a first engaged part engaging with the first engaging part in the first direction; and a second engaged part engaging with the second engaging part in the first direction. When the lock member is at the separate position, the lock member regulates separation of the moving member from the case by engagement of the first engaging part with the first engaged part in the first direction.

Abstract: A pedal-side rotating member is composed of a boss portion rotatably supported by a pedal shaft, a spring holding portion for holding one end of a return spring, a stopper arm being operatively in contact with an inner wall surface of a supporting body, and a mechanically-weaker portion, wherein the boss portion, the spring holding portion, the stopper arm and the mechanically-weaker portion are integrally formed as one unit. The spring holding portion is so configured as to be broken away from the boss portion at the mechanically-weaker portion, if an acting force larger than a predetermined value is applied to the stopper arm when the rotating member is rotated in a direction to an acceleration fully-closed position. A broken piece is held at a position inside of the supporting body, so that rotation of the boss portion is not adversely affected by the broken piece.

Abstract: An assembly for selectively locking the angular position of a biased throttle grip mounted on an end of a handlebar to control engine speed is provided. The assembly includes a first member having a first face and adapted to be mounted on the end of the handlebar and a second member having a second face in close-spaced opposition to the first face and a third face spaced from the second face and in close-spaced opposition to an end face of the throttle grip when the first member is mounted on the end of the handlebar. The second member is mounted for rotation about an axis and for controlled shifting movement along the axis relative to the first member between a first position which corresponds to the unlocked mode of the assembly and a second position which corresponds to a locked mode of the assembly.

Abstract: A transmission apparatus is capable of retaining an endless transmission chain on a rotatable member, even where a small inter-axis distance remains between two rotatable shafts to which each of two rotatable members is drivingly connected. The transmission includes a drive sprocket member for connecting to a main drive shaft. The transmission also includes a driven sprocket member, connected to the output shaft in parallel with the main drive shaft and including a plurality of transmission sprockets. The transmission further includes a chain interconnecting both sprocket members, and a transmission shift mechanism for positioning the chain among the transmission sprockets. The drive sprocket member is supported at the main drive shaft in the rotary center line direction, in such a way that the chain is applied to both sprocket members in parallel with a plane crossing at a right angle with the rotary center line of the main drive shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a switching device for a parking brake, especially a commercial-vehicle parking brake, with a handle that can be moved between a pulled position for engaging the parking brake and a pushed position for releasing the parking brake, and to such a parking brake. The handle is subjected to a preload force toward a central position when it is in the pulled or pushed position. Depending on the position of the handle, an evaluation device outputs different control signals for an actuating device of the parking brake.

Abstract: Drive belt provided with a continuous band having a radially inwardly oriented surface and a radially outwardly oriented surface, and with an array of plate-like transverse elements engaging the continuous band.

Abstract: An adjustable control pedal assembly (10) for a vehicle includes a bracket (12) adapted for mounting on the vehicle, an adjustment member (30) pivotally attached to the bracket (12), and a control mechanism (14) mounted to the adjustment member (30), for pivotal movement of the adjustment member (30) about a first axis (34) generally horizontal and transverse to the vehicle, and a pedal arm (16) attached to the control mechanism (14) for pivotal movement relative thereto about a second axis (52) parallel to the first axis (34). The control mechanism (14) includes an electronic control means (66) responsive to the degree of relative movement of the adjustment member (30) and the pedal arm (16) to produce a control signal proportional to such movement, and a motor (18) mounted on the bracket (12) adjacent the control mechanism (14), and a drive means (20) connecting the motor (18) to the control mechanism (14) for moving the control mechanism (14) and pedal arm (16) as a unit.

Abstract: A metal belt includes a metal ring assembly formed from a plurality of layered endless metal rings, and a large number of metal elements supported on the metal ring assembly, the metal belt assembly being wound around a pulley and transmitting a driving force. The clearance between adjacent metal rings is set to be in a range from negative to positive from the innermost ring to a middle ring and to be only positive from the middle ring to the outermost ring. Therefore, good lubricating conditions can be maintained by virtue of the clearance being always positive for sliding surfaces of the metal rings from the middle ring to the outermost ring, for which lubrication easily becomes insufficient in the prior art.

Abstract: A quick release handlebar stem assembly for a bicycle comprises a stem having a first pivotal connecting portion, a clamping portion formed on the stem, and a clamping member is pivotally connected to the clamping portion, the clamping member is provided with a retained portion; a quick-release locking clamp pivotally coupled the first pivotal connecting portion of the stem; a retainer pivotally coupled to the quick-release locking clamp is provided with a retaining portion for locking the retained portion of the clamping member; wherein the retainer can hook the clamping member when rotating the quick-release locking clamp, so that the clamping member will cooperate with the clamping portion to clamp and release a handlebar of a bicycle.

Abstract: A case cover assembly to which a sheave for a continuously variable transmission is mountable for rotation about an axis is configured to provide fluid communication between the sheave and a pressurized fluid source. The case cover assembly includes a conduit defining a first segment of a passageway for providing fluid communication between the pressurized fluid source and the sheave. An inner annular surface and an outer annular surface define an annular second segment of the passageway. A chamber at least partially formed by a case cover member defines a third segment of the passageway. The third segment is positioned with respect to the second segment such that fluid flows radially inward toward the axis from the second segment. The radial inflow provides improved pressure transference and packaging compared to the prior art.

Abstract: A grip includes a first body member and a second body member. The first body member has a tubular body with an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the tubular body includes a groove having a bottom wall with a plurality of openings. The second body member has an outer portion, a connecting portion and an inner portion. The outer portion of the second body member is located on the outer surface of the tubular body for forming a shock absorbent layer thereon. The inner portion of the second body member is received in the groove of the first body member for forming an antislip layer on the inner surface of the tubular body. The connecting portion is fitted in the opening of the tubular body.

Abstract: A torque transfer device allows torque to be input at one point of the device and transferred to another point of the device, at which the power or torque is taken from the device. The device incorporates a continuous direct drive comprised of a plurality of alternating pins and links which advance each other to provide the drive. The direct drive communicates with drive sprockets, traveling through the drive sprockets to rotate the drive sprockets to transfer torque.

Abstract: A torsional vibration damper is described having at least two parts rotatable around an axis of rotation, which are pivotable toward one another against the effect of at least one energy accumulator, the parts pivotable toward one another having regions using which the energy accumulator, which acts around the circumference of the torsional vibration damper, is compressible, the energy accumulator having at least one spring held in a carrier.

Abstract: An adjustable pedal unit for a motor vehicle includes a first plate onto which are mounted at least the accelerator pedal (2) and the footbrake pedal (3). The plate is mounted slidingly onto longitudinal guides inclined upwardly and forwardly, so that in the most withdrawn position (referring to motor vehicle driving direction) of the pedal unit, the pedals are placed in a lower position. Conversely, in the most forward position of the pedal unit, the pedals are paced in a higher position. The driver's heels rest on a second plate (2) moving longitudinally together with the first plate (1) when the latter is adjusted in position, however always on a basically horizontal plane. An auxiliary footboard may be provided for resting the foot that does not actuate the accelerator and footbrake pedal (2, 3).

Abstract: A brake mechanism includes a pedal arm, a beam and a cam. The pedal arm is pivotally connected to the vehicle, while the beam is interposed between the pedal arm and the input rod for transmitting force from the pedal arm to the input rod. The beam is pivotally connected to the pedal arm and rotatable relative thereto. The cam defines a cam profile, and the beam contacts the cam and follows the cam profile as the pedal arm is activated. The cam profile is shaped to adjust the position of the beam relative to the pedal arm as the pedal arm swings relative to the vehicle. In this way, a variable force ratio is provided to maintain brake pedal feel while achieving an acceptable force ratio for failed power situations. The mechanism can be designed such that the force ratio does not drop off further into the pedal travel.

Abstract: An electronically controlled pedal assembly with hysteresis includes a mounting bracket and pedal arm and a pedal support arm extending therebetween. The pedal arm is pivotally mounted to the pedal support arm at a pedal arm pivot point. The pedal support arm is pivotally mounted to the mounting bracket at a pedal support arm pivot point. A hysteresis generating means is operatively supported by the support arm at the pedal support arm pivot point, and includes a torsion spring and a friction spacer having a cylindrical portion and an outer helical flange. The friction spacer is disposed within the torsion spring such that the outer flange of the friction spacer fits between the coils of the coil spring. Rotation of the support arm creates a frictional hysteresis force between the torsion spring and the friction spacer that is translated back through the pedal arm.

Abstract: A casing has casing parts and fastening elements, wherein the casing parts are connected to one another by the fastening elements. The fastening elements are located inside the casing so that the exterior of the casing is free of projections and recesses. A first one of the casing parts has through openings into which the fastening elements are inserted, and a second one of the casing parts has threaded bores for receiving the fastening elements.

Abstract: Apparatus for the absorption of torsional vibrations of an internal combustion engine includes an input shaft between the internal combustion engine and the transmission, and a drive shaft of the transmission, which is operatively associated with said input shaft. Each of the input and drive shafts includes a torsion bar that has a lower torsional spring constant than the rest of the shaft as a whole. The apparatus further includes a rotating mass device on each of the input and drive shafts, and the apparatus is disposed between the internal combustion engine and the transmission.

Abstract: A grip for the handlebar of a bicycle includes an inner tube provided with at least one mounting face and at least one protruding block, at least one flexible clamping member mounted on the mounting face of the inner tube and having two distal ends rested on the protruding block of the inner tube, and at least one locking bolt extended through one distal end of the clamping member and the protruding block and locked in the other distal end of the clamping member to compress the clamping member radially and inwardly. Thus, the metallic handlebar is clamped by the metallic clamping member so that the grip is clamped on the handlebar rigidly and stably, thereby preventing the grip from slipping from the handlebar.

Abstract: A belt installation tool having a body and an angular member projecting from the body for engaging a pulley belt bearing surface. A surface disposed substantially normal to the angular member comprises a chamfered lip for engaging a pulley web feature. The lip and angular member removeably attach the tool to a pulley by flexure of the angular member.