Abstract: Apparatus for winding a tape medium is disclosed to include a winding hub, a drive operative to rotate the hub, a rigid packing arm and a support member for the packing arm. The packing arm rides on the surface of the tape pack and may be linear or arcuate and may be off the wind axis of the hub. A first end portion of the packing arm may also overlap the hub. The packing arm may be formed of a non-ferrous material, such as a ceramic, and it may be biased into contact with the tape pack surface. A longitudinal groove can be provided to collect debris. A plurality of packing arms equiangularly spaced relative to the hub may be employed. The packing arm can be supported on the frame of the apparatus or it can be mounted in a cartridge that provides a supply of tape.

Abstract: The invention is a toilet paper dispenser designed to hold two rolls of toilet paper. The dispenser has a housing containing a primary roll support and a secondary roll support. The secondary roll support is disposed parallel to and vertically above the primary roll support. The secondary roll support is connected to a release mechanism operative to lower the secondary roll support into a position to dispense toilet paper from its roll of toilet paper when the primary roll of toilet paper is exhausted. A roll guard prevents access to the secondary roll until the release mechanism has been activated. The release mechanism is automatically activated and released by a user-controlled trigger mechanism, preferably a lever, so that a user exhausting the primary roll of toilet paper may access the secondary roll without interfering with the dispenser.

Abstract: A collapsible hub assembly is disclosed. The collapsible hub assembly includes a hub having a slot formed therein and a first contact surface, a wedge movably positioned in the slot and including a second contact surface. The wedge is movable between a locked position and a collapsed position. With the wedge in the locked position, a material pack is wound onto the collapsible hub assembly and engages the first and second contact surfaces with a first force that fixedly connects the material pack to the hub and the wedge. The material pack can be removed from the collapsible hub assembly by moving the wedge to the collapsed position so that the magnitude of the first force is reduced and the material pack is not fixedly connected to the hub. A lock can be movably positioned in the slot to hold the wedge at the locked position. The wedge can be moved to the collapsed position by removing the lock.

Abstract: The bailing and automatic stowing system is designed for the winding of electric conductors, particularly for automotive harnesses, and is characterized by an arrangement consisting of: a conventional cutting table with electronic control arranged in the reels as support of up to seven stacked packings; an octagonal packing of three octagonal cardboard or plastic pieces, specially designed for the electric conductor roll and a metal universal cabinet to accommodate up to four stowages of piled packings for their storage.

Abstract: Aerospace technology, in particular, methods for orbital injection of payloads (communication satellites, monitoring satellites, etc.) into low and medium earth orbits with the aid of aerospace systems comprising a carrier aircraft (CA) and a launch vehicle (LV) with a payload (PL). In the present method, after the CA 1 takeoff from the base aerodrome, its flight in the maximum cruising speed mode to the LV 2 launch area, pitchdown 7 of the CA 1 is effected to gain the maximum permissible horizontal flight speed, and at the moment that speed is attained, CA 1 pitchup 8 with the maximum allowable angle of attack is executed, culminating in transition to an angle of attack with a near-zero g-load (zero-gravity condition), with the pitchup parameters chosen so that at the LV 2 with PL 3 point of separation from the CA 1, the CA 1 has attained a speed VD, flight altitude HD and a trajectory pitch angle Od ensuring a maximum PL 3 and a near-zero normal g-load 9.

Abstract: An aeronautical apparatus, the combination comprising a primary airfoil having at least one panel which is an upper panel, a lower panel, and multiple gas containing tubes associated with the airfoil and extending lengthwise thereof, the tubes including relatively larger cross-section tubes positioned chordwise of the airfoil, and relatively smaller cross-section positioners located to stabilize the relatively larger cross-section tubes.

Abstract: A spacecraft payload, suspended by an isolator, is locked down during launch by using a compliant member to pull on a pin, clamping the payload against the launch lock. The payload is unlocked, after launch, by heating a shape memory alloy to move the pin to overcome the compliant member, releasing the payload from launch lock. The payload may be re-locked for reentry by heating another shape memory alloy to push the pin against the other shaped memory alloy.

Abstract: A spacecraft orbit control system and method for controlling the orbit of a spacecraft during orbit raising includes processing spacecraft position data to meet the spacecraft attitude sensing needs for long duration, low thrust orbit raising burns. The actual spacecraft position as determined by a global positioning system (GPS) receiver is compared with the desired spacecraft position to generate an error signal indicative of a spacecraft position error for adjusting the attitude of the spacecraft as thrusters move the spacecraft. The attitude of the spacecraft is adjusted to eliminate the spacecraft position error such that the actual spacecraft position corresponds with the desired spacecraft position and the spacecraft maintains a desired orbit during the orbit raising.

Abstract: A flap actuator system for an airfoil structure including a flap member for controlling the airfoil structure; a bearing member interconnected with the flap member and airfoil structure; and an electromagnetic motor segment integral with the flap member and airfoil structure for rotating the flap member about the axis of the bearing member relative to the airfoil structure and including a field circuit integral with one of the flap member and airfoil structure and an armature circuit integral with the other; the bearing member may be a tension member which is attached to the airfoil structure at a first point and to the flap member at a second point spaced from the first point.

Abstract: An inwardly flexible, one-piece conduit hanger, which is preferably U-shaped, adapted for attachment of a conduit to a channel with ledges. The hanger has substantially flat hanger halves extending from the base of the “U-shaped” member. Each hanger half preferably forms two legs thereby defining a generally U-shaped conduit recess in each half. Curved clasps on an end portion of each leg are formed on each side of the recesses. The clasps engage ledges of the channel and secure the hanger and conduit to the channel.

Abstract: A sway brace including a U-shaped strap and mounting fixtures associated with the ends of the U-shaped strap. The strap includes flanges extending from the ends to threadably receive set screws. The mounting fixtures include sidewalls through which holes extend. A tie may extend through the mounting fixtures and be fixed thereto by the set screws binding the pipe against the mounting fixture holes. A bracket coupled with the pipe may be bolted to a structural member to retain the entire assembly from swaying.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting clamp for a tubular part such as a cable, a hose, a coupling, or a tube, the clamp having a loop region for surrounding the tubular part, said loop region being open and terminating in fixing tabs, each provided with at least one fixing hole, wherein at least one of said fixing holes presents at least one claw enabling a fixing element of a fixing device to be tightened in preliminary manner by being moved in translation.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided to aid in the filling of re-sealable food storage bags is provided. A dual “X” type frame is adjustable by means of a locking screw at the crossing joint. The four outer edges of the “X” are connected together with a series of four rods. On the two upper rods, a series of four clips, (two per rod) are provided.

Abstract: A swing support assembly includes a pair of upright side frames which are spaced apart from each other, and a horizontal hanger bar extending between the side frames. Each of the side frames includes a front leg unit and a rear leg unit. The front leg unit includes a pair of front leg members which are disposed side-by-side, and a front connecting member disposed between and secured to the front leg members. The rear leg unit includes a pair of rear leg members which are disposed side-by-side, and a rear connecting member disposed between and secured to the rear leg members. Each of the side frames further includes at least one intermediate connecting member disposed between the front and rear leg units and fastened to the front and rear connecting members.

Abstract: One low voltage old work bracket can be ganged into a two-gang, three-gang, four-gang, etc. bracket with no modifications to the single bracket unit. The side walls are staggered so that the first side wall from the second bracket fits over the second side wall from the first bracket. Corresponding tongues and grooves hold the ganged brackets together. Each bracket preferably includes a wire retention tab and a pair of swing arms on opposing corners of the bracket frame.

Abstract: A portable swing system is provided for securing to a support, such as a pole or tree. The system comprises a vertical member adapted to be secured to the support and a horizontal member connected to the vertical member by a hinge. A swing depends from the horizontal member. Adjustable support bars are secured to the horizontal member and the vertical member. The adjustable support bars provide support during the swing cycle through alternating tension/compression cycles, depending on which side of the horizontal member the swing is located. The adjustable support bars may be moved along the vertical and horizontal members to maintain the horizontal member in a parallel relationship with the ground.

Abstract: A reinforcement bar support system transfers forces perpendicular to a wall to a surrounding frame while permitting movement of the wall with respect to the frame in the direction of the plane of the wall and in the vertical direction. A bar is built into the wall. The apparatus includes a brace that is attached to the frame and a face that projects from the brace. Flanges extend outwardly from the face to receive the bar and limit movement of the bar with respect to the frame in the direction perpendicular to the wall.

Abstract: An adjustable drywall support apparatus for holding a gypsum wallboard in place as it is being installed at ceiling level. The adjustable drywall support apparatus includes a support assembly including an elongate tubular member and a shaft member being telescopingly disposed in the elongate tubular member; and also includes a cross member assembly including a tubular main cross member being securely attached to the support assembly and being adapted to engage and support a drywall.

Abstract: A three dimensional, snap together striping system used for mounting on a wall and displaying various types of graphics. The striping system includes broadly a wall bracket, a first profile member and a second profile member. The wall bracket is adapted for mounting on a wall. The wall bracket includes an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the wall bracket includes a bracket hanger arm. The middle portion of the wall bracket includes a first bracket snap arm. The lower portion of the wall bracket includes a second bracket snap arm. The first profile member includes an upper portion having a first profile hanger arm which is used for releasably engaging the bracket hanger arm. The first profile member also includes a lower portion with a first profile snap arm. The first profile snap arm is used for releasably engaging the first bracket snap arm. The second profile member includes an upper portion having a second profile snap arm.

Abstract: The hanging device accommodates transport and hanging requirements for an item such as a work of art. In both instances, the item is cushioned from rigors of motion, and both wire hung and nonwire hung articles are accommodated. When no wire is used, the device also accommodates will hanging of the item through use thereof.

Abstract: An accessory support apparatus for a hand held electronic device to provide hands free use and stability thereof includes a connector bar and a support member that are attachable by integrally formed coupling members. In a first preferred embodiment the support member is in the form of a support stand that is attachable to the connector bar and includes a leg and a bracket portion and a hinge portion located therebetween to provide for relative movement of the leg with respect to the bracket portion. In a second preferred embodiment, the support member is in the form of a bracket bar that is attachable to a desired surface so that when the connector bar is coupled thereto, the hand held electronic device is maintained in a fixed position on the wall.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting an electrical device on trunking includes an electrical device support and a skirt. The mounting device includes a support shaped to nest in grooves of the trunking and a skirt incorporating two upstanding rims that engage in the grooves and are designed to immobilize the support longitudinally.

Abstract: A high-temperature gas control valve for controlling a flow of a high-temperature gas, includes a valve seat made of metal, a diaphragm made of metal, which is brought into contact with or separated from the valve seat by operation of an actuator, thereby opening and closing the valve. At least one of the diaphragm and the valve seat is coated with an amorphous-carbon film.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for snap-fit attachment of a throttle shaft to a throttle body. A pair of resilient cantilevered tangs is formed on a distal end of the throttle shaft. Bearings are installed within a bore formed in the throttle body to rotatably support the shaft. The shaft is inserted through an opening in the bearings to compress the tangs and the tangs are resiliently returned to an extended position to prevent withdrawal of the shaft from the throttle body.

Abstract: A modular electronic throttle valve system for an internal combustion engine. A modular subassembly including at least a housing, motor, gear train and electronic sensors are mated with a two-piece air passageway subassembly. Bearings on the throttle shaft hold the throttle shaft in position in the clamshell member. A throttle shaft and throttle valve plate are either positioned in the modular subassembly with the housing, motor, gear train and electronic sensors, or included in the clamshell subassembly with a coupling member. The clamshell member and modular housing are secured together to form the completed electronic throttle control mechanism.

Abstract: The cable puller uses a compound handle to create great leverage in order to generate a large pulling force with a minimal amount of force applied by the operator. The pulling force can be used for heavy lifting applications. The cable puller could be used to hoist motors, shafts, gears, automobile engines, construction material, machinery and other heavy objects. The cable puller could also be used in the demolition of building structures, the erection of buildings and towers, straightening collision damage, opening railroad car doors, securing tent structures, stretching fence and wire, and tightening conveyor belts. In one embodiment, the handle creates a lever ratio of 65:1. In this instance, 8,000 lbs. can be lifted with an exertion of 123 lbs. of force by the operator. The compound handle is formed by a driven member that engages and rotates the ratchet wheel. A cable is taken up by the wheel in order to move objects. The driven member is connected to a driving member by a connection member.

Abstract: A vinyl fence post mount includes a base, a first support member and a second support member. The first support member is bent along a length thereof to form two first legs which are at an obtuse angle to each other. The second support member is bent along a length thereof to form two second legs which are at an obtuse angle to each other. The lengthwise edges of each leg are preferably bent toward each other. A first bent edge of the first support member is attached to a second bent edge of the second support member. The bottom ends of the support members are attached to the base. At least two mounting holes are formed outside the cross sectional perimeter of the support members. Preferably, each mounting hole is formed substantially in-line with a leg of one of the support members. In a second embodiment, the legs of each support member are bent substantially perpendicular to each other and the lengthwise edges of each leg are not bent.

Abstract: A rail has an axially extending undercut groove of a uniform generally “C” shape in cross section and is supported by supports attached to the rail in spaced-apart relation. Each support includes a bracket and a lock member attached to the bracket for rotation and against displacement of the lock member relative to the bracket member. The lock member includes a locking cam portion, which is received in the undercut groove and has a size and shape such that it can enter the undercut groove when it is in an unlocked rotational position relative to the undercut groove and such that it frictionally engages walls of the undercut groove in a locked rotational position relative to the undercut groove and thereby retains the rail against displacement relative to a structure that supports the rail.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a bubble cap including: a riser having a lower end located within and extending through an aperture in the plate of the distribution apparatus and a top end to define a passageway between the ends; a cap located over the top end of the riser, the cap having a top portion and a downwardly extending skirt portion; at least one spacer located between the riser and the cap to maintain a gap between the top end of the riser and the cap; and a plurality of riser vanes located between the top end of the riser and the top portion of the cap. An annulus (“bubble cap annulus”) is created between the riser and the cap. The riser vanes are preferably flush against the underside of the bubble cap top wall. The riser vanes are spaced from each other to form vane passageways. Preferably, the vane passageways are the only (or sole) means of fluid communication between the bubble cap annulus and the riser passageway.

Abstract: A motor vehicle air spring has an air volume subdivided into an air spring volume and an ancillary volume. The two volumes (4, 6) are connected to each other by a line (8) having a cross section which can be switched or continuously adjusted by a valve (12). The valve (12) has two roll membranes (56, 58) which are arranged in mutual opposition. The intermediate space (60) between the roll membranes (56, 58) preferably communicates with the atmosphere. The two mutually opposingly mounted roll membranes (56, 58) can be joined to form a single double roll membrane (76). Preferably, the valve body (34) as well as the bore (62) of the valve housing (36) is configured so as to be cylindrical so that the constant effective diameter (Dw) of the roll membranes (56, 58) results which is independent of the deflection of the valve body (34).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved arrangement for the operation of an overhead garage door that comprises an adapter utilized for installation and periodic maintenance of the support arrangement. Also disclosed is an adapter for use with existing garage door structures, improved wrenches for use in tensioning coil springs usually found in such arrangements and a method for tensioning such coil springs when they are originally installed or during periodic maintenance of the springs. The adapter comprises a body that may be mounted upon a rotatable shaft that supports the coil springs and be non-rotatabley attached to an end of the coil spring and the rotatable shaft. The attachment to the shaft is a releasable connection and the body has splines or projecting abutment surfaces so that two of the improved wrenches according to the present invention may have their jaws closely surround and engage the splines on the body.

Abstract: A bushing block for use with a trunnion assembly of an independent suspension integrates a bearing cap and a bushing into a single component. A face seal is installed on a trunnion pin of the trunnion assembly. The bushing block is next assembled on the trunnion pin, the bushing block contacting the face seal. The trunnion assembly is installed on a lower control arm assembly, a pair of cap screw apertures on the bushing block aligning with a pair of cap screw apertures on the lower control arm assembly. Cap screws are installed therein. Grease grooves are formed on the interior surface of the bushing block to allow grease to flow down the exterior surface of the trunnion pin, eliminating additional machining on the trunnion pin.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for staging envelopes in a mail insertion machine. In the mail insertion machine, envelopes are moved into an envelope inserting area one at a time with the flap of the envelopes trailing the envelope bottom edge and flipped away so as to allow enclosure material to be inserted into the envelope. While one envelope is paused in the envelope inserting area for receiving enclosure material, the next envelope is moved towards the envelope inserting area such that the flap of the paused envelope in the envelope inserting area is partially overlapped with the next envelope in a shingling fashion. In order to properly separate these envelopes, a sensing device is used to sense the arrival of the bottom edge of the next envelope in order to control the further movement of the next envelope.

Abstract: In a method for intermediately storing documents being supplied in a supply cycle by an upstream system to an intermediate storage device, the documents supplied by the upstream system to a downstream system are transferred in a transfer cycle that is independent of the supply cycle. The intermediate storage device for performing the method has an input side and an output side and a transport device for transporting the documents from the input side to the output side in a transport direction through the intermediate storage device. The transport device has a first transport unit and a second transport unit. The first transport unit is arranged at the input side and is configured to be continuously driven. The second transport unit is arranged at the output side and is driven in a cycled operation.

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus for image processing systems such as a stencil duplicating machine or a copying machine comprises a sheet feeding time sensor, and a control unit. The control unit compares a sheet feeding time detected by the sheet feeding time sensor with a predetermined reference sheet feeding time, and controls a revolution speed of a sheet feeding roller during or after a sheet feeding operation.

Abstract: A gaming chip is provided that includes a rigid core element having an outer peripheral edge, and top and bottom surfaces. The core element is formed with at least one ventilating aperture extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. The ventilating aperture relieves any vacuum formed between the chip and an adjacent chip, allowing the chip to be more easily handled. In another embodiment, a method for making a gaming chip is provided. The method includes molding a rigid disk element having an outer peripheral edge, and top and bottom surfaces. At least one ventilating aperture is molded into the disk that extends from the top surface to the bottom surface. The molded ventilating aperture relieves any vacuum formed between the chip and an adjacent chip, allowing the chip to be more easily handled.

Abstract: A three dimensional puzzle is disclosed wherein the puzzle player is required to rotate or manipulate interlocking disc members along a puzzle base so as to orient notched areas along the perimeter of a number of the discs in order to remove and then reinsert asymmetrical “bird-like” play pieces being held in recesses or repositories within the puzzle base.

Abstract: A tile sequencing game assembly for entertaining a plurality of players. The tile sequencing game assembly includes a plurality of tile game pieces having a point value. Numerical indicia are marked on each of the tile game pieces for indicating a predetermined order of positioning of each of the tile game pieces. A game board is provided for receiving the plurality of tile game pieces. The game board includes a plurality of game squares indicia marked thereon. Each of the players takes a turn positioning as many tile game pieces, in the predetermined order, on the game board as possible with more points being awarded for positioning more of the tile game pieces. Each of the players uses at least one of the tile game pieces already positioned on the game board with the player accumulating the highest number of points winning the game.

Abstract: A novel game and board or surface is played in combination with two sets of playing pieces consisting of three dice each, one set being visibly distinguishable from the second set and wherein in one embodiment all bets are placed on the board or surface before the first set of dice is throw to speed up the method of play and payoffs for each bet are set by the house. Optionally, the house may set and take additional bets between a throw of the first set of dice and a throw of the second set of dice. In another embodiment of the invention, players use the two sets of dice in sequence wherein winning bets are related to poker hands such as open numbers from 3-35; 3 of a kind; 4 of a kind; 5 of a kind, straight; any 3 pair; 6 of a kind, and six sixes (but specifically excluding two of a kind to provide decisive winning odds for the house) and where the payoffs for each bet are 2 for 1, 3 for 1, 4 for 1, 5 for 1, 8 for 1, 8 for 1, 12 for 1, and 20 for 1, respectively, for example.

Abstract: A card game begins with players making a single wager. Five cards are dealt to a banker and each player. If a player has a predetermined poker hand, the player plays his poker hand against the banker's five cards. The player's game terminates and the player loses if the banker has a higher ranking poker hand; conversely, the player's game terminates and the player wins if the player has a higher ranking poker hand. If the player does not have a predetermined poker hand, the player and banker arrange their cards into two component hands and compare the hands. The banker rewards the player if both the player's hands outrank the corresponding banker's hands and collects the player's wager if both of the banker's hands outrank or tie the player's corresponding hands. The banker and player push if only one of the player's hands outranks the corresponding banker's hand.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a gasket with a molded-in bolt retention means is herein provided. The apparatus includes a gasket carrier encased in a silicone rubber gasket, with the gasket carrier containing a series of holes. The holes in the gasket carrier are preferably in a star-shape and secure the bolt in place when the bolt is pressed through the opening. The method of assembling the gasket is also provided, the method including the steps of encasing the gasket carrier within the gasket, attaching an associated cover to the gasket, sliding the associated bolt through the various openings, and securing the bolt in place.

Abstract: A multi-channel rotary joint with which a plurality of fluids of the same or different types can be made to flow as desired, including first connecting spaces sealed by mechanical seals and second connecting spaces sealed by mechanical seals and by elastic seals, such connecting spaces being between a joint housing and a rotator. A series of fluid passages that pass through the connecting spaces are also formed in the joint housing and the rotator. The mechanical seals are end-contact type seals and comprise balanced seals with a balance ratio &kgr; such that 0≦&kgr;≦1. Each elastic seal has a U-shaped cross section and is engaged and fixed to one of the opposing peripheral surfaces in a state in which an annular groove between inner and outer peripheral lips opens into the space with the higher pressure out of the second connecting space and its adjacent space.

Abstract: A piston ring is made of martensitic stainless steel. Except for the outer circumferential surface of the piston ring, a nitrided layer having a Vickers hardness of 700 or more is formed on the upper and lower surfaces and inner circumferential surface, and a nitrided layer having a Vickers hardness of less than 700 is formed below the nitrided layer. A hard film is then formed by ion plating only on the outer circumferential surface of the piston ring. The hard film formed by ion plating and the nitrided layer with a Vickers hardness of 700 or more are separated without making contact in the vicinity of at least one of corner sections formed by the upper and lower surfaces and outer circumferential surface. The distance is within a range of 0.001 to 0.3 mm. The nitrided layers can be formed just on the upper and lower surfaces of the piston ring.

Abstract: A metal gasket for an internal combustion engine is formed of at least one metal plate extending substantially throughout an entire area to be sealed. The metal plate includes a hole to be sealed, and a bead projecting outwardly from the metal plate to surround the hole. A concave is formed inside the bead to extend inwardly from an outer surface of the metal plate. A sealing material is disposed in the concave to project outwardly from the outer surface of the metal plate. Thus, even if a foreign material is disposed on the bead, the sealing ability of the gasket is not substantially affected.

Abstract: A tool holding apparatus includes a spindle and a collet nut engaged with a spindle wherein a recess is defined between the spindle and the collet nut. A collet is disposed in the recess and includes a first tapered portion and a second tapered portion spaced from the first tapered portion, wherein the first and second tapered portions form substantially equal angles with respect to a longitudinal center line of the collet.

Abstract: Highback for a snowboard binding intended to come into contact with the rear part of the user's boot in order to withstand the back thrusts thereof, having a median longitudinal plane of symmetry, which has a stiffer region located asymmetrically with regard to the median longitudinal plane of symmetry of the highback.

Abstract: A one piece, lightweight, compressed gas module designed for easy loading, unloading and transport to and from automobiles, aircraft, etc. as well as easy transport across a variety of terrains including floors, asphalt, and other surfaces. The compressed gas module includes a pressure vessel and frame wherein the frame includes a vertical member and horizontal members extending perpendicular to the vertical member at opposing ends of the vertical member. The pressure vessel includes polar ends wherein each polar end includes a boss for rigidly engaging a respective horizontal member whereby the pressure vessel forms a load bearing component of the module in combination with the frame.

Abstract: An auxiliary wheeled frame for wheelbarrows having a lateral beam being attached to the legs of a typical wheelbarrow and having attached at a bottom outer end thereof a plurality of pivotable, rotating wheels one each attached at each exterior end of the lateral beam exterior to a position where the legs of a typical wheelbarrow normally rest on the ground. A plurality of braces are provided with the braces being either removably or permanently secured one each to an upper side of said lateral beam immediately interior of each rotating wheel and to one each of the legs of a typical wheelbarrow. A horizontal cross bar is provided with the horizontal cross bar being secured between interior portions of each of the legs of a typical wheelbarrow. The rotating wheels may be removably attached, may have brake means, and may be castor-type wheels. A plurality of second diagonal bars may be secured between interior portions of each of the legs of a typical wheelbarrow. The lateral beam may have a toolbox.

Abstract: A wagon includes a cart body having front and rear wheel units mounted on a bottom side. A steering rod is connected pivotally to a pivot seat that is connected to the front wheel unit. A wheel braking device includes a transmission unit interconnecting the steering rod and a pair of brake plates that are connected pivotally to a rear end of the cart body. The steering rod is operable so as to dispose the cart body in a selected one of a movable state, wherein the steering rod is pivoted away from a front end of the cart body such that the brake plates are moved by the transmission unit rearwardly and away from the rear wheel unit, and a stationary state, wherein the steering rod is pivoted toward the front end such that the brake plates are moved by the transmission unit forwardly and toward the rear wheel unit.

Abstract: A vehicle steering system includes a steering wheel and a steering shaft coupled between the steering wheel and wheels of the vehicle. The shaft is operable for rotating when the steering wheel is turned to thereby turn the vehicle wheels. A vibration damping system for absorbing vibrations in the steering wheel and shaft includes a rotor coupled to the steering shaft to rotate with the shaft and a case surrounding the rotor and a clutch surface proximate the rotor. A magnetic circuit generates a magnetic flux in the rotor. The rotor is operable to engage the clutch surface and thereby vibrationally couple the steering shaft to the case to absorb vibrations in the shaft, and when a magnetic flux is generated therein, to disengage the clutch surface so that the steering shaft may more freely rotate.