Abstract: A damping member (1) which has at least two engagement points (2), wherein the damping member (1) has an absorption means, wherein fastening elements (3) are arranged on the damping member (1), and wherein an additional absorption means (4) is provided which brings about shock absorption together with the absorption means.

Abstract: A generally vertical pillar extends between a floor and a ceiling of a vehicle chassis and carries a seat. A damper is secured between an attachment point on the pillar and an attachment point vertically offset therefrom on the vehicle chassis. This damper comprises a plurality of C-shaped springs each attached at one of the attachment points to the pillar and extending therefrom at an angle of 45° relative to the pillar and an opposite end attached at the other attachment point to the chassis and extending therefrom at an angle of 45° relative to the pillar. The springs each are elastically deformable and form force absorbers that return to a starting shape after elastic deformation. Each C-shaped spring defines a gap open at an acute angle to the vertical and that varies in dimension on deformation of the respective spring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a damping member (1) which has at least two engagement points (2), wherein the damping member (1) comprises at least one spring element (3), the spring elements (3) have an absorption means, the spring elements (3) have a curved shape (4), and the curved shape (4) of the spring elements (3) has a recess (4) which enables the spring elements (3) to be deformed.

Abstract: A damping member (1) which has at least two engagement points (2), wherein the damping member (1) has an absorption means, wherein fastening elements (3) are arranged on the damping member (1), and wherein an additional absorption means (4) is provided which brings about shock absorption together with the absorption means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a damping member (1), comprising at least two engagement points (2), the damping member (1) having an absorption means that acts elastically, wherein fastening elements (3) are arranged on the damping member (1) and wherein the damping member (1) is designed to be deformable.

Abstract: The reciprocating piston mechanism with an extended piston offset is provided. The mechanism is of the type that contains at least one cylinder having a longitudinal axis, at least one piston that has a pivot pin and is slidingly installed in the cylinder, a crankshaft, which is offset at a distance from the longitudinal axis of the cylinder, a rocker arm/lever assembly pivotally mounted on a crankpin of the crankshaft. The mechanism is also provided with a connecting rod that connects the piston to one arm of the rocker arm/lever assembly. The other arm of the rocker arm/lever assembly has a roller that is guided in a confined pathway and works as a fulcrum of the lever and a stabilizer/rudder at the same time.

Abstract: The reciprocating piston mechanism with an extended piston offset is provided. The mechanism is of the type that contains at least one cylinder having a longitudinal axis, at least one piston that has a pivot pin and is slidingly installed in the cylinder, a main driveshaft having a central axis, which is offset at a distance from the longitudinal axis of the cylinder, a circular cylindrical body, e.g., a circular eccentric, which is non-rotationally secured on the main drive shaft and a rocker arm. The rocker arm is pivotally mounted on the circular eccentric. The mechanism is also provided with a connecting rod that connects the cylinder to one arm of the rocker arm/lever. The other arm of the rocker arm/lever has a roller that is guided in a confined pathway and works as a fulcrum of the lever and a stabilizer/rudder at the same time.

Abstract: A variable compression ratio apparatus with means to vary compression ratio of an internal combustion engine is provided. The variable compression ratio apparatus with reciprocating piston mechanism with extended piston offset of the invention has a rocker arm/lever assembly pivotally mounted on a crankpin of a crankshaft and a fulcrum which moves along only within confines of a pathway/guide. This confined pathway/guide itself can be either pivoted to swing from side to side on a pivot or can move only along a predefined path towards the crankshaft and away in its own defined tracks. A swing or move of the pathway/guide leads to a corresponding change in stroke positions of the piston within the cylinder. Such construction allows a simple and easy way to vary compression ratio of the engine. At the same time all benefits of the reciprocating piston mechanism with extended piston offset are preserved.

Abstract: A variable compression ratio apparatus with means to vary compression ratio of an internal combustion engine is provided. The variable compression ratio apparatus with reciprocating piston mechanism with extended piston offset of the invention has a rocker arm/lever assembly pivotally mounted on a crankpin of a crankshaft and a fulcrum which moves along only within confines of a pathway/guide. This confined pathway/guide itself can be either pivoted to swing from side to side on a pivot or can move only along a predefined path towards the crankshaft and away in its own defined tracks. A swing or move of the pathway/guide leads to a corresponding change in stroke positions of the piston within the cylinder. Such construction allows a simple and easy way to vary compression ratio of the engine. At the same time all benefits of the reciprocating piston mechanism with extended piston offset are preserved.

Abstract: The reciprocating piston mechanism with an extended piston offset is provided. The mechanism is of the type that contains at least one cylinder having a longitudinal axis, at least one piston that has a pivot pin and is slidingly installed in the cylinder, a crankshaft, which is offset at a distance from the longitudinal axis of the cylinder, a rocker arm/lever assembly pivotally mounted on a crankpin of the crankshaft. The mechanism is also provided with a connecting rod that connects the cylinder to one arm of the rocker arm/lever assembly. The other arm of the rocker arm/lever assembly has a roller that is guided in a confined pathway and works as a fulcrum of the lever and a stabilizer/rudder at the same time.

Abstract: The reciprocating piston mechanism with an extended piston offset is provided. The mechanism is of the type that contains at least one cylinder having a longitudinal axis, at least one piston that has a pivot pin and is slidingly installed in the cylinder, a main driveshaft having a central axis, which is offset at a distance from the longitudinal axis of the cylinder, a circular cylindrical body, e.g., a circular eccentric, which is non-rotationally secured on the main drive shaft and a rocker arm, which in essence is a second order lever. The lever is pivotally mounted on the circular eccentric. The mechanism is also provided with a connecting rod that connects the cylinder to one arm of the rocker arm/lever. The other arm of the rocker arm/lever has a roller that is guided in a confined pathway and works as a fulcrum of the lever and a stabilizer/rudder at the same time.

Abstract: A drive shaft and pistons assembly of a split-cycle four-stroke engine that contains a drive rotary shaft that supports at least two circular eccentrics pivotally connected to the first ends of connecting rods, the other ends of which are pivotally connected to the respective pistons. The circular eccentrics are angularly shifted with respect to each other by an angle optimal from the viewpoint of efficiency of the engine.

Abstract: The crankshaft-free internal combustion engine which is of the type that contains at least one cylinder having a longitudinal axis, at least one piston that has a pivot pin and is slidingly installed in the cylinder, a main driveshaft having a central axis, which is offset at a distance from the longitudinal axis of the cylinder, and a cylindrical eccentric which is eccentrically and non-rotationally secured on the main drive shaft A distinguishing feature of the engine is a connecting rod that has a substantially L-shaped configuration formed by one portion which is substantially straight and is pivotally connected to the pivot pin of the cylinder and a second portion which is substantially transverse to the first portion and pivotally receives the cylindrical eccentric. The distance from the central axis of the main driveshaft to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder is always greater than 0. Such a construction significantly improves efficiency of the engine.

Abstract: A drive shaft and pistons assembly of a split-cycle four-stroke engine that contains a drive rotary shaft that supports at least two circular eccentrics pivotally connected to the first ends of connecting rods, the other ends of which are pivotally connected to the respective pistons. The circular eccentrics are angularly shifted with respect to each other by an angle optimal from the viewpoint of efficiency of the engine.

Abstract: A retractable storage system for a confined space between two stationary objects comprises a frame (22) made of a metal wire integrally with storage space (46) in the form of baskets. The frame (22) is slidingly installed and guided in two guides (24 and 26). Each guide consists of a stationary member (28) which is rigidly attached to one of the stationary objects, and a moveable member (32) telescopically sliding in the corresponding stationary member. The baskets (46) are shorter than the depth of the confined spaces. From the outer side the frame is closed by a cover (58) which is adjustably attached to the frame (22). The vertical stands (48) of the wire-made frame have upper ends (56) projecting through holes (42) of the upper moveable member (32a), while their lower ends (52) are bent perpendicularly to the plane of the frame (22) to engage the frame in the lower moveable member (28b).