Abstract: An apparatus is provided for curing a curable coating on a three-dimensional object having at least a top surface and a side surface, with the object being advanced along a generally horizontal path. The apparatus includes an elongated light source of radiating curing energy for curing the coating on the surfaces of the object. An open-sided, elongated concave reflector is positioned behind the elongated light source to provide a focus for the radiated curing energy onto the object. The reflector has a generally elliptical cross-section for radiating the curing energy along an energy concentration line generally coincident with the object. The elongated light source is generally at the source focal point of the elongated reflector. The reflector is angled such that a line that runs between the source focal point of the reflector and the energy concentration line extends on the order of 55°-77° from vertical.

Abstract: A starter solenoid for electric starting apparatus and its method of manufacture. The solenoid has hold-in and pull-in coils and a cap formed of insulating material that carries a start switch terminal and a motor terminal. Both terminals have axially extending internal bores and when the cap is moved into engagement with the case of the solenoid to secure it thereto end lead wires of the coils are inserted into the bores of the terminals. The terminals are radially crimped into engagement with the wires and the crimped portions are then welded to the wires. The ground connection for one end of the hold-in coil is made by inserting an end lead wire of the hold-in coil into the bore of a hollow metallic terminal that is carried by a metallic plate member, crimping the terminal to the wire and then welding the crimped portion to the wire.

Abstract: A shift lever mechanism for engine starting apparatus. The mechanism includes a pivotally mounted lever for translating axial movement of the plunger of a starter solenoid into axial movement of a pinion that is adapted to mesh with the ring gear of an engine. The part of the shift lever that is moved by the solenoid plunger has two opposed actuating surfaces that are located at different radial distances from the pivot point of the shift lever. These actuating surfaces are engaged by corresponding surfaces provided on a part movable with the plunger. When the plunger is pulled-in corresponding surfaces separate by an amount sufficient to permit a solenoid switch to open when the solenoid coil is deenergized and the plunger moved to a position to cause reengagement of the separated surfaces.

Abstract: A starter solenoid for electric starting apparatus and its method of manufacture. The solenoid has hold-in and pull-in coils and a cap formed of insulating material that carries a start switch terminal and a motor terminal. Both terminals have axially extending internal bores and when the cap is moved into engagement with the case of the solenoid to secure it thereto end lead wires of the coils are inserted into the bores of the terminals. The terminals are radially crimped into engagement with the wires and the crimped portions are then welded to the wires. The ground connnection for one end of the hold-in coil is made by inserting an end lead wire of the hold-in coil into the bore of a hollow metallic terminal that is carried by a metallic plate member, crimping the terminal to the wire and then welding the crimped portion to the wire.

Abstract: A solenoid operated switch that has a cover formed of insulating material secured to the end of a metallic solenoid housing. A pair of internally threaded mounting studs fixed to the solenoid housing extend through openings in the cover and receive threaded screws. The screws have heads engaging the cover and are tightened against the ends of the mounting studs. A rubber coated spring steel gasket is located between the cover and solenoid housing which is flexed from a straight configuration to a bowed configuration when the screws are fully tightened.