Abstract: A stator has a plurality of segments connected with connectors to define a core for the stator. Each of the segments comprises a plurality of laminations arranged side by side forming a lamination stack with axially opposite sides. The lamination stack has an end cap abutting an axial side of the lamination stack. The end cap has first and second posts extending axially therefrom. At least one of the posts defines a wire path for wire wound around the stack. Each of the connectors comprises a bridge portion. The bridge portion has openings dimensioned to receive the posts in a manner that the connector is removably attachable to the post of the end cap of a segment and the post of the end cap of an adjacent segment. The connector has an insulator portion projecting from the bridge portion. The insulator portion extends between adjacent segments.

Abstract: A stator has a plurality of segments connected with connectors to define a core for the stator. Each of the segments comprises a plurality of laminations arranged side by side forming a lamination stack with axially opposite sides. The lamination stack has an end cap abutting an axial side of the lamination stack. The end cap has first and second posts extending axially therefrom. At least one of the posts defining a wire path for wire wound around the stack. Each of the connectors comprises a bridge portion. The bridge portion has openings dimensioned to receive the posts in a manner that the connector is removably attachable to the post of the end cap of a segment and the post of the end cap of an adjacent segment. The connector has an insulator portion projecting from the bridge portion. The insulator portion extends between adjacent segments when the connector is removably attached to adjacent segments.

Abstract: A picnic table moving system having a wheeled attachment connected to a first end of a picnic table and a pair of handles attachable to a second end of a picnic table. The picnic table moving system has a wheeled attachment which attaches to the crossbar and upper support bar of a picnic table to position the wheel underneath the first end of the table. A jacking system may be incorporated into the attachment to lift the table onto the wheel. Handles provided at the other end lock onto the crossbar or similar surface of the picnic table to provide leverage and stability when lifting the table onto the wheel and when rolling the table around on the wheel during transportation of the table.

Abstract: An electronic foot pedal for outputting an electrical signal proportional to the degree a treadle is pivoted. The electronic foot pedal has an improved spring arrangement for yieldably biasing the treadle toward its home position. Dual springs are provided, independently mounted and supplementary to each other. Each spring has an adequate biasing force to urge the treadle to its home position. The springs are of a ribbon-like material that are wound into a flat spiral. The springs are subjected mainly to bending forces and have flexure as the treadle is pivoted to its pivotal limits.

Abstract: An adapter is interposed between a device having a pattern of pins projecting therefrom and a PCB having contacts connected to various components. The body of the adapter is made of platable dielectric material and is formed with holes corresponding to the pattern of pins of the device and also along one or more edges with pads corresponding in number to the holes. The holes are plated with conductive material which may be used to establish electrical contact with the pins; however, preferably clips are installed in each hole and in electrical contact therewith, the clips having converging fingers which frictionally engage the pins and also electrically contact the same. Electrically conductive traces are located on the body, each having a first end connected to the plating of a hole and a second end leading to one of the pads. The traces may be formed by a plate and etch process similar to that used in PCB fabrication.

Abstract: An electronic foot pedal for outputting an electrical signal proportional to the degree a treadle is pivoted. The electronic foot pedal has an improved spring arrangement for yieldably biasing the treadle toward its home position. Dual springs are provided, independently mounted and supplementary to each other. Each spring has an adequate biasing force to urge the treadle to its home position. The springs are of a ribbon-like material that are wound into a flat spiral. The springs are subjected mainly to bending forces and have flexure as the treadle is pivoted to its pivotal limits.

Abstract: An electronic foot pedal for diesel engine control systems. The pedal provides a voltage signal to a diesel engine electronic fuel control system in response to the drivers demand for engine power. Disclosed is an accelerator pedal assembly containing a potentiometer and pedal interfacing components which provide a voltage signal proportional to pedal position. The pedal assembly is an integral unit which is cab mounted and connected to the engine fuel control via an appropriate wiring harness. An idle stop pin provides a positive pedal idle position. When the idle stop pin is removed, the bias spring load forcing the pedal toward idle is relieved allowing easy assembly of the device.

Abstract: A cable-lock device for tubular frame vehicles having a swaged end cable with identical halves of a phallic head as a plug for insertion into a lock member, comprising a sliding latch plate with a semi-circular opening which aligns with a groove in the phallic head to form a lock.