Abstract: An isolator decoupler comprising a shaft, a pulley journalled to the shaft, a clutch carrier journalled to the shaft through a one-way clutch, a torsion spring engaged between the pulley and the clutch carrier, the torsion spring loadable in an unwinding direction, the torsion spring and the pulley having a predetermined clearance between a torsion spring outside diameter surface and a pulley inside diameter surface, and whereby the torsion spring outside diameter surface and a pulley inside diameter surface come into a progressive frictional engagement by torque load dependent radial expansion of the torsion spring.

Abstract: A vehicle differential unit (DU), including: a torsional damper assembly having a plurality of independently sprung damper assemblies positioned with respect to the DU, each damper assembly configured to reduce noise or vibration generated by the DU in a predetermined frequency range.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame, two crank units, two reciprocating members, two swing arms, two linkages and two carrying arms. A predetermined portion oriented between the top and bottom ends of each linkage is pivotally coupled to the corresponding crank unit and is moved along a circular path. The top end of each linkage is pivotally coupled to the corresponding reciprocating member and is moved along a curved path between two retracing points. The front end of each carrying arm is pivotally coupled to the bottom end of the corresponding linkage and is moved along a first closed path which is elliptical-like shaped. A predetermined portion oriented between the front and rear ends of each carrying arm is pivotally coupled to the bottom of the corresponding swing arm. The rear end of the carrying arm supports user's foot and is moved along a second closed path.

Abstract: The LED driver includes a rectifier, a switching circuit and a feedback circuit. The rectifier connects an AC power source and outputting DC power. The switching circuit connects the DC power of the rectifier to switch the DC power with pulse width modulation (PWM) and has an output end for connecting a load and a feedback control end. The feedback circuit is connected between the output end and the feedback control end of the switching circuit for controlling a duty cycle of the switching circuit depending on an output current of the output end to keep the output current constant.

Abstract: The LED driver includes a rectifier, a switching circuit and a feedback circuit. The rectifier connects an AC power source and outputting DC power. The switching circuit connects the DC power of the rectifier to switch the DC power with pulse width modulation (PWM) and has an output end for connecting a load and a feedback control end. The feedback circuit is connected between the output end and the feedback control end of the switching circuit for controlling a duty cycle of the switching circuit depending on an output current of the output end to keep the output current constant.

Abstract: An isolator decoupler comprising a shaft, a pulley journalled to the shaft, a clutch carrier journalled to the shaft through a one-way clutch, a torsion spring engaged between the pulley and the clutch carrier, the torsion spring loadable in an unwinding direction, the torsion spring and the pulley having a predetermined clearance between a torsion spring outside diameter surface and a pulley inside diameter surface, and whereby the torsion spring outside diameter surface and a pulley inside diameter surface come into a progressive frictional engagement by torque load dependent radial expansion of the torsion spring.

Abstract: A non-uniform axisymmetric damper device is provided, comprising a first portion that extends radially outward from an outer surface of a flange protrusion, and is spaced from and concentric with the flange protrusion. Further, a second portion of the damper device is provided with an inner surface coupled to an outer surface of the first portion and a non-uniform outer surface extending radially outward from the first portion. Accordingly, a light-weight damper is provided that allows for resonance suppression in six degrees of freedom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus with an adjustable resistance assembly. The adjustable resistance assembly has a screw portion. An user can rotate an operating portion which is connected to one end of the screw portion to move the screw portion to drive a pushing portion toward a rotating member which is pivotally connected on the exercise apparatus. Simultaneously, the pushing portion drives an elastic member to cause deformation and make a friction surface of a resistance member which is connected on the elastic member gradually press the rotating member therefore increases friction resistance. When the user rotates the operating portion reversely, the screw portion is moved outward the rotating member and the elastic member recovered from the deformation thereby decreases the friction resistance relative to the rotating member.

Abstract: A method adjusts a torque differential between firing cylinders based on engine speed such that greater torque differentials are provided at higher engine speeds. Further, the torque differential may be adjusted based on the firing pattern of the cylinders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus with an adjustable resistance assembly. The adjustable resistance assembly has a screw portion. An user can rotate an operating portion which is connected to one end of the screw portion to move the screw portion to drive a pushing portion toward a rotating member which is pivotally connected on the exercise apparatus. Simultaneously, the pushing portion drives an elastic member to cause deformation and make a friction surface of a resistance member which is connected on the elastic member gradually press the rotating member therefore increases friction resistance. When the user rotates the operating portion reversely, the screw portion is moved outward the rotating member and the elastic member recovered from the deformation thereby decreases the friction resistance relative to the rotating member.

Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders including at least a first cylinder and a second cylinder, the method comprising firing the first cylinder and the second cylinder in an alternating sequence; during a first mode, adjusting an operating parameter of the engine to produce a first difference between an amount of torque produced by the firing of the first cylinder and an amount of torque produced by the firing of the second cylinder; during a second mode, adjusting the operating parameter of the engine to produce a second difference between an amount of torque produced by the firing of the first cylinder and an amount of torque produced by the firing of the second cylinder; and performing the first mode at a higher engine speed than the second mode; wherein the first difference is greater than the second difference.

Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders including at least a first cylinder and a second cylinder, the method comprising firing the first cylinder and the second cylinder in an alternating sequence; during a first mode, adjusting an operating parameter of the engine to produce a first difference between an amount of torque produced by the firing of the first cylinder and an amount of torque produced by the firing of the second cylinder; during a second mode, adjusting the operating parameter of the engine to produce a second difference between an amount of torque produced by the firing of the first cylinder and an amount of torque produced by the firing of the second cylinder; and performing the first mode at a higher engine speed than the second mode; wherein the first difference is greater than the second difference.

Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders including at least a first cylinder and a second cylinder, the method comprising firing the first cylinder and the second cylinder in an alternating sequence; during a first mode, adjusting an operating parameter of the engine to produce a first difference between an amount of torque produced by the firing of the first cylinder and an amount of torque produced by the firing of the second cylinder; during a second mode, adjusting the operating parameter of the engine to produce a second difference between an amount of torque produced by the firing of the first cylinder and an amount of torque produced by the firing of the second cylinder; and performing the first mode at a higher engine speed than the second mode; wherein the first difference is greater than the second difference.

Abstract: A wires connection device includes a body having a chamber defined in a top thereof and a sidewall of the chamber includes a through hole through which a sub-wire extends. A groove is defined in the top of the body and communicates with the through hole via a recess in another sidewall of the chamber. A main wire is engaged with the groove. A slot is defined in an inner periphery of the recess and extends to the groove. A positioning member is received in the chamber and has a conductive member which is engaged with the slot. The conductive member includes a first conductive section to penetrate the sheath of the sub-wire and a second conductive section which penetrate the sheath of the main wire. A cover is mounted to the top of the body and presses the positioning member.

Abstract: An adjustable socket for use with a socket wrench is disclosed that includes opposite first and second clamping units having an outer surface adapted to closely engage an inner surface of the socket and including an inner groove for securely engaging a bolt or nut, and a transverse threaded through hole; first and second threaded fastening units adapted to drive through the socket and the first and second clamping units to be threadedly secured together; and a guide for guiding transverse movements of the first and the second clamping units such that turning at least one of the first and the second fastening units will move the first and second clamping units closer each other or move them away from each other. The socket having an adjustable inside diameter is adapted to fit many different sizes of bolts or nuts.

Abstract: A locating structure of an adjustable open wrench including: a main body having a handle and a head section, a first end of the head section being fixedly connected with the handle; a first jaw disposed on a second end of the head section; a second jaw slidably disposed on the second end of the head section and linearly reciprocally movable relative to the first jaw for changing a pitch between two opposite faces of the second and first jaws; an adjustment member including a second rack fixedly disposed at one end of the second jaw, a driving threaded rod with a predetermined guide travel being pivotally located in the head section and engaged with the second rack, whereby via the second rack, the driving threaded rod can be rotated to drive the second jaw to linearly move; and a locating member including a locating body disposed in the head section and reciprocally movable between a locating position and a releasing position.

Abstract: An adjustable wrench includes two walls disposed on an upper portion of a handle body to define a guiding slot therebetween. A driving shaft is rotatably mounted in the guiding slot. Two movable jaws have coupling portions which are coupled respectively to two connecting ends of the driving shaft by force transmitting mechanisms such that a rotational force of the driving shaft about a rotating axis is transmitted to drive the coupling portions to move along the rotating axis toward or away from each other, and two jaw portions which extend outwardly of the guiding slot for gripping a torqued object. Two operating members are disposed to flank the connecting ends and are operable to rotate the driving shaft such that the distance between the jaw portions can be adjusted to permit quick gripping and releasing of the torqued object.

Abstract: An adjustable wrench includes two walls disposed on an upper portion of a handle body to define a transversely extending guiding slot therebetween. A driving shaft is rotatably mounted in the guiding slot. Two movable jaws have coupling portions which are coupled respectively to two connecting ends of the driving shaft by force transmitting mechanisms such that a rotational force of the driving shaft about a rotating axis is transmitted to drive the coupling portions to move along the rotating axis toward or away from each other, and two jaw portions which extend outwardly of the guiding slot for gripping a torqued object. By operating a middle portion of the driving shaft, the distance between the jaw portions can be adjusted to permit quick gripping and releasing of the torqued object.

Abstract: A massaging device capable of improving functions of prostate gland, including a support member having a supporting face for a human body to sit or ride thereon. A massaging unit having at least one massaging member is disposed in the support member. The massaging unit is driven by a power source to intermittently protrude the massaging member from a surface of the supporting face of the support member so as to massage the perineum of the human body corresponding to the prostate gland.

Abstract: A terminal with a heat shrink tube for wrapping connected wires includes a metal sleeve being made of copper and having an enlarged portion formed on one end of the metal sleeve. The metal sleeve receives at least one stripped litz wire and is securely electrically connected to the at least one stripped litz wire after being clamped. A plastic collar is longitudinally connected to the enlarged portion of the metal sleeve. The plastic collar is a heat shrink tube and has a tapered portion formed on one end of the plastic collar. The tapered portion is connected to the enlarged portion of the metal sleeve such that a diameter of the tapered portion is gradually reduced relative to the metal and adapted for guiding the at least one stripped litz wire into the metal sleeve.