Abstract: Provided is a force feedback apparatus, including a housing, a rotation shaft fixed to the housing, a trigger movably connected to the rotation shaft and movable relative to the housing, and a force feedback assembly. The force feedback assembly includes a driving magnet fixed to a side of the trigger toward the housing, an iron core fixed to the housing and arranged opposite to the driving magnet, and a driving coil wound around the iron core. The driving coil is energized to interact with the driving magnet to generate force feedback on the trigger. The force feedback apparatus requires no additional transmission structure and directly provides force feedback through interaction between two driving elements, thereby realizing timely force feedback on the trigger and reducing the assembly difficulty while simplifying the structure. In addition, forces in two directions can be directly generated on the trigger by changing a driving current.

Abstract: A torsion shaft assembly includes a torque carrying shaft including a driven end configured for receiving torque input to the torque carrying shaft and a driving end configured for outputting torque output from the toque carrying shaft. The torque carrying shaft includes an axial facing damping interface surface axially between the driven end and the driving end. A friction tube is disposed outboard of the torque carrying shaft. The friction tube is connected at a first axial location to be driven by the torque carrying shaft. The friction tube includes an axial facing damping interface surface that abuts the axial facing damping interface surface of the torque carrying shaft, forming a damping interface to provide frictional dampening against angular vibrations occurring as differential angular displacement between the driven end and the driving end of the torque carrying shaft.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a force feedback device including a supporting bracket, a trigger hinged to the supporting bracket through a rotating shaft, a transmission shaft connected to the trigger, a driving assembly for providing an acting force to the trigger through the transmission shaft, and a reset member. A direction of the acting force is opposite to a direction of pulling the trigger. The driving assembly includes a magnetic circuit system and a coil fixed to the transmission shaft and generating an electromagnetic induction force with the magnetic circuit system. The electromagnetic induction force is transmitted to the trigger through the transmission shaft for forming the acting force. A handle using the force feedback device is also disclosed. The force feedback device and the handle disclosed by the present disclosure enable users to obtain richer game experiences according to different game scenarios.

Abstract: An adaptive operating device (1) has at least one operating area (2) with at least one manually operable operating element (3). At least one of the operating elements (3) is arranged on an operating module (4) formed as a cylinder (5) rotatably mounted in the operating area (2). The operating device (1) further includes a configuration device (6) which, by changing the rotational position of the operating module (4) and/or changing the functionality of the operating element (3), configures the at least one operating element (3) in such a way that a movement of the operating element (3) corresponds to an identical movement of an item of work equipment (9) which is attached when in use.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a steering wheel, a steering wheel vibration prompt system and a vehicle incorporating such a steering wheel. The steering wheel includes a steering wheel body, a flexible support member, a vibration member and a vibrator. The steering wheel body is provided with an accommodation space. The vibration member is connected to the flexible support member and is suspended and supported on the steering wheel body by the flexible support member. The vibrator is connected to the vibration member and drives the vibration member to vibrate. The vibrator of the steering wheel and the sensor device cooperate with each other, and the vibrator performs a vibration action according to the output signal of the sensor device, and then drives the vibration member to perform corresponding vibration actions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a torsional vibration damping assembly comprising a deflection mass carder capable of rotation about a rotational axis and deflection masses mounted following one another in a circumferential direction on the deflection mass carrier and deflectable from a basic relative position, wherein the radial position of the deflection masses with respect to the rotational axis changes on deflection from the basic relative position, with each deflection mass being mounted deflectably in both circumferential directions from the basic relative position by coupling formations on the deflection mass carrier, with a resiliently deformable stop formation being provided and assigned to each deflection mass to haft a deflection movement of the deflection mass once a stop deflection has been reached, with the resiliently deformable stop formation comprising a resilient stop material which is fixedly mounted with respect to the deflection mass carder, with the following ratio R being applicable in the as

Abstract: The invention relates to a floor mounted brake pedal for an electrically controlled vehicle brake, comprising a first pedal lever, a second pedal lever arranged in front of the first pedal lever, a pedal platform having a stepping area and a shaft protruding from the stepping area in a forward direction, a first pedal sensor for detecting a position of the brake pedal, and a second pedal sensor for independently detecting the position of the brake pedal.

Abstract: A torque fluctuation inhibiting device is disclosed. The torque fluctuation inhibiting device includes an input member, an elastic member, a mass body and a centrifugal element. The input member includes a pair of input plates disposed in axial alignment. The input member is disposed to be rotatable. The elastic member is held by the pair of input plates. The mass body is disposed to be rotated with the input member and be rotatable relative to the input member. The centrifugal element is disposed to be radially movable by a centrifugal force acting thereon in rotation of the input member. The centrifugal element is disposed between the pair of input plates.

Abstract: An assembly for a hybrid drivetrain of a motor vehicle, having a first torque transmission device and a second torque transmission device connected thereto so as to transmit torque. The first torque transmission device is arranged to be axially spaced apart from the second torque transmission device and the second torque transmission device has a smaller radial extension than the first torque transmission device. An installation space for a drivetrain device is defined radially above the second torque transmission device such that said drivetrain device is delimited axially by the first torque transmission device. A spacer device is arranged between the two torque transmission devices in the torque transmission path for axial spacing and is designed such that an axially definable minimum spacing between the defined installation space and the first torque transmission device is maintained and has a balancing device for compensating for imbalance of the assembly.

Abstract: A platform control system for boom lifts preferably includes a control panel, a left joystick and a right joystick. The left joystick includes a plurality of left ON-OFF-ON rocker switches and a plurality of left ON-OFF push button switches. The right joystick includes a plurality of right ON-OFF-ON rocker switches and a plurality of right ON-OFF push button switches. The left and right joysticks can be configured to work on a telescopic boom lift machine as well as on an articulating boom lift machine. The control panel preferably includes a display screen and a screen shroud. The display screen is mounted in a middle of the control panel. The display screen includes a plurality of proceed lights, warning lights and error lights pertaining to the functions of the left and right joysticks. The screen shroud partially covers the display screen to eliminate sun glare.

Abstract: A torsional vibration damper having improved abrasion resistance at a portion of a rotary member to which a rolling mass is contacted, and a manufacturing method thereof. The torsional vibration damper comprises: a rotary member; an inertia body oscillating around the rotary member; and a retainer formed on the rotary member to hold a rolling mass between a pair of stoppers. A hardness of an inner surface of at least one of the stoppers is increased higher in a radially outer portion than in a radially inner portion, within a reciprocating range of the rolling mass.

Abstract: A vehicle shifter assembly having a housing rotatably supporting a monostable toggle knob accessible to a vehicle operator. A processor enabled printed circuit board is incorporated into the housing and, upon actuation of the knob, instructs a gear shift condition to a display component. The housing can be incorporated into any of a variety of locations accessible to the vehicle operator, including being integrated into the steering wheel so that, and upon rotation of the wheel, the housing or display is continuously reoriented so as to maintain an upright position as viewed by the operator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a force sensation generation device comprising a frame (10), suitable for attachment to a frame (2) of an aircraft. The device is configured to be joined to an aircraft control mechanism and to provide frictional resistance to the movement of the aircraft control mechanism. The device includes two frictional interfaces defined by two rotatable and two fixed surfaces. Application of sufficient force to the device will overcome the frictional forces at the frictional interfaces.

Abstract: A brake lever end cap includes an elongated leg portion in which at least a portion of the brake lever is seated, and a foot portion joined to the leg portion and an end of the leg portion. The leg portion is joined to the foot portion such that the end of the leg portion joined to the foot portion is off center relative to the foot portion, and nearer the rear of the foot portion such that the majority of the foot portion extends forward of the leg portion.

Abstract: A bicycle armrest handlebar, designed to be used in pairs and connected to a bicycle steeling handlebar near a middle portion of the bicycle steeling handlebar, includes a coupling segment, a supporting segment, and a holding segment. The coupling segment is coupled to the bicycle steeling handlebar. The supporting segment is located at a front end of the coupling segment and has an upper surface that is a concave curved surface. The supporting segment has an outwardly expanded portion, an inwardly reduced and upwardly inclined portion and a downwardly inclined portion that are arranged in sequence from its rear end to its front end. The holding segment is located at a front end of the downwardly inclined portion of the supporting segment.

Abstract: A power transmission control device acquires rotation speed information of an idle gear corresponding to a target engagement member and rotation speed information of a sleeve corresponding to an engagement member, sets one rotation speed changeable by a power source as a synchronization side rotation speed, sets the other rotation speed as a target synchronization side rotation speed, allows a differential rotation between the synchronization side rotation speed and the target synchronization side rotation speed to match a predetermined differential rotation by changing the synchronization side rotation speed using the power source after a power transmission releasing state is selected due to a gear changing request, performs an engagement operation, inverts a sign of the predetermined differential rotation, and switches to the power transmission state while allowing the differential rotation to match the predetermined differential rotation of which the sign is inverted.

Abstract: An electric-powered personal transport vehicle with a board to support a weight of a user and one or more wheels driven by one or more electric motors is discussed. The electric motors are powered by one or more batteries. A throttle has a thumb wheel speed controller on a handlebar. The thumb wheel speed controller has a horizontal manipulation between accelerate, neutral, and brake input positions such that pressing the thumbwheel speed controller in a vertical direction will not result in an unintentional acceleration or braking.

Abstract: In a work vehicle, a pivot axis of an operating lever and a rotary axis of a potentiometer are located on a same axis. An interlocking mechanism includes an input part which inputs power of the operating lever following the operating lever about the pivot axis as a pivot, and an output part which is supported to a rotary operation shaft and outputs power of the input part to the rotary operation shaft. The input part and the output part are operably connected via a connecting pin.

Abstract: A device for ensuring safe operation of a robot used for cosmetics applications, including the retrofitting of robots not originally design for such applications. In some embodiments, the robot is used for the automatic placement of eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, a safety barrier is provided by a physical barrier or light curtain. In other embodiments, readily deformable end effectors are used.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of switches, and particularly provides a switch for a vehicle and a vehicle. The invention aims to solve the problem of an uneven gap between a switch and an interior trim panel of an existing vehicle. To this end, the vehicle according to the invention comprises a surface housing, the surface housing is provided with a groove, the switch is disposed in the groove, the switch comprises a pressing rod assembly, the pressing rod assembly comprises a rocking bar and a connecting piece, the rocking bar is rotatably connected to the connecting piece, and the connecting piece is fixedly connected to the groove. When the pressing rod assembly is installed, because no member for positioning the pressing rod assembly is available, the pressing rod assembly can be installed at any position in a transverse direction of the groove.