Abstract: A segmented support body (1), in particular a table leg, comprising an outer segment (2), an intermediate segment (3) positioned within the outer segment and an inner segment (4) positioned within the intermediate segment, which segments (2, 3, 4) are slidable relative to each other, wherein the support body (1) has an actuator (18) and a displacement member (19) connected thereto within the inner segment (4) wherein the displacement member (19) is operatively coupled to the actuator (18) and the intermediate segment (3), which actuator (18) is adapted for displacement relative to the displacement member (19), and wherein the actuator (18) is at least operatively coupled to the outer segment (2), such that upon displacement of the actuator (18) relative to the displacement member (19) the outer segment (2) is displaced relative to the intermediate segment (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a telescopic support device for furniture, the device comprising; at least three profile parts including a central profile part, a first profile part adjacent to the central profile part and a second profile part adjacent to the central profile part and opposite the first profile part, wherein said at least three profile parts are telescopically moveable with respect to each other, a motor unit mounted with the central profile part such that the motor unit moves in unity with the central profile part, wherein the motor unit is in driving engagement with the first profile part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a driving device for an articulated support column, like a column for supporting a desk, the driving device comprising; a drivable rope drum for winding a rope, which driveable rope drum is supported by a drum support frame, an endless rope coupled with the drum, wherein the rope comprises a drum coupling section coupled with the drum such that the drum coupling section is tangentially fixed with respect to the drum.

Abstract: A drive for displacing and positioning at least two profile parts relative to each other, includes: a rotatable drive wheel, a motor coupled to a first profile part and to the drive wheel, a flexible material strip which is rigidly connected on at least one side to a second profile part, which material strip also engages on the drive wheel, and a guide for the flexible material strip connected in at least substantially stationary manner to the first profile part, wherein the distance between the guide and the drive wheel is greater than the distance between the point of engagement of the flexible material strip on the second profile and the drive wheel. The invention also includes a length-adjustable housing provided with the aforementioned drive and to an article of furniture, in the legs of which such drives are accommodated.

Abstract: A parasol that includes a stem having a longitudinal axis, stays, operating arms hingeably connected at a first end thereof to the stays, and an actuator which collapes and extends the parasol. The actuator includes a spindle, a spindle guide and a drive unit, such that the actuator is coupled to the stem and configured for displacing a second end of the operating arms and ends of the stays relative to one another along the longitudinal axis of the stem. The ends of the stays are hingeably coupled to the drive unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a parasol provided with an actuator assembly comprising a spindle having a spindle longitudinal axis and an external screw thread, and a guide for the spindle comprising a holder which extends along a portion of the spindle and which is provided with at least a first and second set of bodies of revolution which are held in the holder body so as to be able to rotate about their axis of rotation and enter into contact with the spindle, where they engage with at least one screw thread part, the second set of bodies of revolution being set apart from the first set of bodies of revolution along the spindle longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support arm for an apparatus, preferably for a display screen, comprising a first fastening part for attaching the support arm to a frame or a wall, a first member, at one end coupled to the first fastening part and at another end coupled to a first pivot joint which makes rotation about a first axis of rotation possible, a second member which, at a first end, is coupled to the first pivot joint, and, at a second end, is provided with a second pivot joint which makes rotation about a second axis of rotation possible, a second fastening part for attaching the apparatus to the support arm, which second fastening part is coupled to the second pivot joint, the first and second axes of rotation essentially being parallel to one another.

Abstract: The invention provides a support arm for an apparatus, preferably for a display screen, comprising a first fastening part for attachment to a frame or a wall, a first member, at one end coupled to the first fastening part and at another end coupled to a first pivot joint which allows rotation about a first axis of rotation, a second member which, at a first end, is coupled to the first pivot joint, and, at a second end, is provided with a second pivot joint which allows rotation about a second axis of rotation, a second fastening part for attaching the apparatus to the support arm, coupled to the second pivot joint, the first and second axes of rotation essentially being parallel to one another. The second fastening part is connected to a substantially L-shaped third member via a third pivot coupled to the second pivot joint.

Abstract: The invention relates to a parasol provided with an actuator assembly comprising a spindle having a spindle longitudinal axis and an external screw thread, and a guide for the spindle comprising a holder which extends along a portion of the spindle and which is provided with at least a first and second set of bodies of revolution which are held in the holder body so as to be able to rotate about their axis of rotation and enter into contact with the spindle, where they engage with at least one screw thread part, the second set of bodies of revolution being set apart from the first set of bodies of revolution along the spindle longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A support arm for a flat screen like an LCD display, for mounting the flat screen to a surface, like a wall, includes a first fastening part for attaching the support arm to the surface, a first member, at on end hingedly connected to the first fastening part, a second member, at one end hingedly connected to the other end of the first member, a second fastening part for attaching the flat screen to the support arm, and which is hingedly connected to the other end of the second member, and which first member has a space for holding the second member when the arm is in a folded position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support arm for an apparatus, preferably for a display screen, comprising a first fastening part for attaching the support arm to a frame or a wall, a first member, at one end coupled to the first fastening part and at another end coupled to a first pivot joint which makes rotation about a first axis of rotation possible, a second member which, at a first end, is coupled to the first pivot joint, and, at a second end, is provided with a second pivot joint which makes rotation about a second axis of rotation possible, a second fastening part for attaching the apparatus to the support arm, which second fastening part is coupled to the second pivot joint, the first and second axes of rotation essentially being parallel to one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive for mechanically displacing and positioning two profile parts relative to each other, comprising: at least one tooth path connected to a one profile part, at least one toothed wheel connected rotatably to a second profile part for engaging on the tooth path, drive means, and a transmission mechanism for transmitting to the toothed wheel the power produced by the drive means, wherein the transmission mechanism is provided with at least one right-angled transmission.

Abstract: A linear actuator includes an inner section that moves within an outer section. The inside of the outer section includes racks and the outside of the inner section includes pinions that engage the racks. Two pairs of racks and pinions are positioned at an angle of 90° with respect to each other. The outer section includes at least two pairs of sides located opposite to one another and one of the racks is mounted on each of the sides.

Abstract: A drive assembly for mechanically displacing and positioning two profile parts relative to each other includes at least one tooth path connected to a first profile part, at least one toothed wheel connected rotatably to a second profile part for engaging on the tooth path, drive means, and a transmission mechanism for transmitting to the toothed wheel the power produced by the drive means, wherein the transmission mechanism is provided with at least one right-angled transmission. Also disclosed is a piece of furniture provided with such a drive, a profile part for assembly with the drive and a method for manufacturing such a profile part.

Abstract: A device for the automatic control of a clutch, in particular of vehicles in which the degree of clutch engagement is determined by the position of an accelerator of the vehicle, such as an accelerator pedal or handle. The device includes an actuation member connected to the clutch and two movable elements whose positions are associated with the degree of clutch engagement of the vehicle and the position of the accelerator, respectively. The movable elements include a switch for making or breaking an electric contact in dependence on the positions of the elements relative to one another.