Abstract: A wind deflector includes an operating element for a sliding roof system. The wind deflector is movable by means of the operating element between a raised position and a lowered position. The operating element consists of a shape memory alloy so that as a function of its temperature it can assume one of a first and second states.

Abstract: A visor and transparent window assembly for a utility vehicle cab roof includes a latch mechanism which is selectively operable to retain the transparent panel closed to the roof or to tilt the transparent panel upwardly. The visor overlying the transparent panel is engageable by the latch mechanism to hold the visor to the transparent paneling in close overlying relationship. Plural gas struts are connected between the visor and the utility vehicle roof to assist in the tilting open of the visor. The visor and the transparent panel are hingedly connected to the roof along a common axis so that the transparent panel and the visor can be opened together as a unit without binding. The latch mechanism includes a hook end which can selectively engage the visor to the transparent panel such that the visor and the transparent panel are latched closed to the roof together or can be pivoted together to an open position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a trapping protector (1) including a hollow profile (12) for a power-operated closing device, more particularly for a motor vehicle sunroof. The hollow profile (12) is provided at at least one of its ends (14) with an appendage (21) of less thickness than the hollow profile (12). Due to the ends (14); 15) of the hollow profile (12) overlapping a trapping protector on all sides is achieved.

Abstract: A shade apparatus (1) for a child conveyance (2) comprising a support (3) attachable to a side (4) of a child conveyance (2) and a shade member (5) hingedly connected to the support (3). The support (3) includes two mounts (12, 13) comprising hook and loop fasteners for attaching to the side (4) of the conveyance (2). The shade member (5) is movable relative to the support (3) between a retracted position (as seen with the left-hand apparatus (1)) whereby ready access to an occupant of the conveyance (1) is permitted and an operative position (as seen with the right-hand apparatus (1)) whereby the shade member (5) shields a head, torso and upper limbs of the occupant.

Abstract: A device for adding storage to a chair having a seat includes at least one pocket to be supported adjacent the seat of the chair. The device also includes a securing mechanism which, in embodiments having a single pocket, can comprise a continuous strap to be looped around the back of a chair, a string secured to each of opposite sides of the pocket to be tied together about the back of the chair, a hollow sleeve to be slipped down over the back of the chair, or a pair of straps on each corner of an integral seat portion opposite the single pocket to be secured to one of the legs of the chair.

Abstract: A seat post folding structure of a bike provides an elastic cord to connect a seat post inserted into a seat tube; wherein, a fixing member provided at the lower end of said seat tube links to the elastic cord with the other end of the elastic cord passing through the seat tube, the seat post to connect a stopper provided on the upper end of the seat post; the seat post then connected to the seat tube with the elastic cord is given with a force of relative insertion force against the seat tube due to the pull by the elastic cord when the bike is used, and can be folded in any direction as desired for storage after having been disengaged from the seat tube.

Abstract: A base of a bicycle saddle comprises a main body made of a rigid plastic material. The main body is provided with at least one receiving space corresponding in location to the sitting area of bicyclist and a plurality of supporting bars suspended in the receiving space and defining a plurality of hollows. The base further comprises an elastic body made of a plastic material having a hardness smaller than the hardness of the plastic material of which the main body is made. The elastic body is filled in the receiving space by molding such that the hollows are enclosed by the elastic body, and the elastic body is firmly connected to the main body.

Abstract: In a vehicle seat, especially a motor vehicle seat, having a backrest (29; 129) and having a seat part (3; 103) which has an articulated structure (7; 107) which, in the event of a rear crash, experiences a change in geometry, the change in geometry of the articulated structure (7; 107) at least partly compensates for the rearward displacement of the backrest (29; 129).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotating patient chair mounted with an integrated ear diagnosis and treatment unit that controls the position of a microscope 48 and a monitor 50 rotating around the rotating patient chair 30 at a predetermined angle or 180 degrees, the unit including: suctioners 44, 52, a treatment board 46, a blood pressure tester 54 and a manipulating switch box 40 for controlling the diagnosis and treatment tools, and the monitor 50 and the microscope 48 positioned in correspondence with the patient's ears anatomically positioned at 180 degrees to enable the patient to observe all of the treatment processes to the ear parts including the thin, dark auditory canals and eardrums on the monitor 50 installed at an opposite side and to enable the practitioner to explain all of the treatment processes shown on the monitor to the patient and his guardians, thereby improving reliability on the practitioner and the treatment processes and maximizing the treatment effects, and performing diagnosis

Abstract: A tunnel cord assembly for removably attaching a trim cover to a contoured, cellular foam pad is comprised of a selvedge strip slidably encasing the cord and a bayonet-type fixture at the ends of the cord. The selvedge strip is sewn to the trim cover, which attaches to the foam pad. The foam pad includes a front surface, an opposite back surface, a plurality of trenches and a plurality of holes within the trenches. Each end of the tunnel cord is pulled through a hole that extends through the foam pad from the front surface, which is covered by the trim cover, to the back surface. A locking device is then removably coupled between the back surface of the foam and the bayonet-type fixture, preventing the cord from retracting through the hole back to the front surface of the pad, and thereby securing the trim cover to the foam pad.

Abstract: A unique system of form-fitting, reversible, partial slipcovers adapted to fit numerous upholstered chairs, two-seat sofas and three-seat sofas. The slipcovers are designed and manufactured to be easily installed, reversed and removed for cleaning. A set of slipcovers for any of the above pieces of furniture consists of a pair of arm covers, one to three seat cushion covers and one to three back cushion covers. All the slipcovers employ a dual-fabric construction allowing the slipcovers to be quickly and easily reversed for a multitude of decor changes.

Abstract: A disposable sanitary seat cover includes a base sheet having a seat cover area provided with passages that are adapted for providing an opening through the seat cover area for a child'legs. Passages are provided on the seat cover area through which a safety belt may be positioned.

Abstract: A swing chair assembly includes a support unit, a seat unit disposed among a pair of upright side frames and a horizontal bar of the support unit, and linking units for connecting the seat unit pivotally and swingably to the horizontal bar. The seat unit includes a chair member with a horizontal seat portion and an upright backrest portion, and a table unit disposed adjacent to the seat portion of the chair member. The table unit has a horizontal table top disposed in a raised position with respect to the seat portion of the chair member.

Abstract: A stackable chair includes a base with a pair of inverted U-shaped leg members. Each of the leg members includes a front leg portion, a rear leg portion, and a generally horizontal portion interconnecting the front and rear leg portions. The base also has a generally horizontal seat cushion frame extending between the U-shaped leg members with the transverse front spring reinforcement bar extending side-to-side. A back support frame has a generally vertical portion with an upper and lower end and a generally horizontal end portion that extends from the lower end. The generally horizontal portion includes a transverse rear spring reinforcement bar. A spring member has one end interconnected with the front spring reinforcement bar and another end interconnected with the rear spring reinforcement bar. The spring member supports the back support frame such that the back support frame has an unstressed position and a reclined position.

Abstract: In a vehicle seat (1), especially a motor vehicle seat, having an inclination adjuster (27, 29) for adjusting the inclination of a seat cushion of the vehicle seat (1) relative to a substructure (5, 7), a height adjuster (11) for adjusting the height of the seat cushion relative to the substructure (5, 7), and a compensating spring (35) which acts on a moving part of the inclination adjuster (27, 29) to compensate at least for the weight of the seat cushion, the compensating spring (35) is coupled to a moveable part (11) of the height adjuster.

Abstract: A reclinable wheelchair which allows a user seated therein to adjust the inclination angle of a seat back rest by himself, and is foldable in the width direction. The reclinable wheelchair comprises a frame foldable in the width direction, a seat assembly arranged in the frame, a seat back rest arranged on a back side of the seat assembly of the frame for pivotal movements between an upright position and an inclined position, actuators for driving the seat back rest and capable of holding the seat back rest at an arbitrary position between the upright position and the inclined position, a reclining lever arranged at a position which allows the user to manipulate, for manipulating the actuators, and a head rest attached to the frame. The head rest is comprised of a head rest body, and an attachment coupled to the left and right ends of the frame and folded up on the width direction as the frame is folded.

Abstract: In an unlocking device (21) in a vehicle seat, in particular an automobile seat, which is adapted for unlocking an adjuster or seat mounting (5), the unlocking device (21) comprises an unlocking element (27) extending into the adjuster or seat mounting (5), with the unlocking element (27) being mounted on a pivotally supported entrainment member (25) arranged on the outside of the adjuster or seat mounting (5).

Abstract: An automobile-seat headrest comprising a fixed support enclosed by a fixed pad and two rods which are connected to said support and which are received in the headrest bushes in a seat backrest, a second support for a displaceable pad being displaceably resting in said fixed support and allowing to set the displaced pad between a retracted position at least partly received in the fixed pad and an advanced position, and vice-versa, wherein the displaceable pad is advanced relative to the fixed pad toward the head of the seated person, a drive device being provided to set the displaceable head pad into the advanced position.

Abstract: A height and pivot-adjustable office chair arm assembly with an arm rest that can be raised to different vertical positions by actuation of a gas cylinder and having a shroud surrounding and vertically movable with respect to at least a portion of an arm support that is hollow and surrounds the gas cylinder such that the shroud is vertically movable in relation to at least a portion of the arm support. The shroud is connected to the gas cylinder at an upper end for vertical movement by the gas cylinder. An arm rest pivot support is attached only to the shroud and receives the arm rest assembly and enables the arm rest assembly to pivot in a horizontal plane thereby allowing the arm rest assembly to assume any selected rotational position.

Abstract: A suspension device for use in a vehicle seat includes a frame member and a support member offset from the frame member and a tension member connected to the frame member for stretching tight and contouring a suspension material. The suspension material has a first end for connection with the support member in a second end formed from a stitched loop in the material for connection with the tension member. A method of manufacturing a seat having a seat suspension device includes selecting a frame member and a support member offset from the frame member and a tension member connected to the frame member for receiving a suspension material when the tension member is dislocated from the frame member and connecting the first end of the suspension material to the support member and connecting the tension member to the frame member such that the member is installed in tension and contoured with respect to the frame member.

Abstract: A highwall mining system of the type wherein multiple conveyor cars are connected together to form a conveyor train which extends into a seam being mined by a mechanical miner located at the inner end of the conveyor train is capable of effective operation in steep dip seams, e.g. up to about 30°, and is constructed so that it can be quickly disassembled, moved, and reassembled and put into operation with minimal downtime.

Abstract: A trencher with a rock saw wheel has a foldable section that may be pivoted to one side during transport of the trencher on a truck or trailer, in order to decrease the overall height of the trencher during transport, or can be removed to reduce transport weight.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device for the manufacture of bristle products, in particular toothbrushes, with a feed unit for precut lengths of upstanding bristles arranged loosely in a supply duct, the bristles being routed directly to a picker segment picking up the bristles. The device includes a driven conveyor at the end of the supply duct close to the picker segment, or a further processing station.

Abstract: A tubular axle beam with variable wall thickness for a vehicle is provided including a first beam portion extending longitudinally between first ends and including spaced apart first longitudinal edges. A second beam portion extends longitudinally between second ends and includes spaced apart second longitudinal edges. Weld beads secure the first longitudinal edges to the second longitudinal edges to define a cavity between the beam portions with the first and second ends arranged adjacent to one another. Preferably, the tubular axle beam is constructed by stamping a first blank to form a first half of the beam, and a second blank is stamped to form a second half of the beam. The first and second portions are welded to one another to define a cavity between the portions. In another embodiment of the invention, a tubular axle beam includes a hollow beam extending longitudinally between opposing ends.

Abstract: A remote train-line braking control system includes first and second air supplies and a first control valve connected in fluid communication between the first air supply and an air pressure controlled diaphragm that controls a fluid pressure supplied to a train-line braking system. A second control valve is connected in fluid communication between the second air supply and the first control valve. The first and second control valves are operable for individually connecting the diaphragm to the first air supply, the second air supply and atmospheric pressure. The diaphragm is responsive to the pressure of air supplied thereto for controlling a fluid pressure supplied to the train-line braking system. When the diaphragm is exposed to atmospheric pressure, the brakes of the train-line braking system are fully applied.

Abstract: A device for mounting the coil assemblies of solenoid valves in the ECU's housing of an electronically controlled brake system for automobiles is disclosed. When mounting a coil assembly in the ECU's housing using the mounting device of this invention, the coil assembly is received in a cylindrical holder formed at the bottom wall of the ECU's housing. In such a case, two bosses formed on the bobbin of the coil assembly pass through two holes formed at the bottom wall of the ECU's housing, and one of the two bosses is plastically deformed at its lower end projecting outside an associated hole, thus forming a stopper preventing an undesired removal of the coil assembly from the housing. Due to the mounting device of this invention, it is possible to improve work efficiency while mounting the coil assemblies of solenoid valves in the ECU's housing, and so the production cost of the brake systems is reduced.

Abstract: A method for estimating the yaw rate of a vehicle. The method includes receiving at least one signal indicative of a vehicular lateral acceleration and receiving at least one signal indicative of a vehicular wheel velocity. A plurality of yaw rate estimation functions are provided. A first yaw rate estimation function of the plurality of yaw rate estimation functions is selected in response to at least one of the received signals. A first estimated yaw rate is estimated in accordance with the selected first yaw rate estimation function and at least two signals each indicative of a wheel velocity. If the first estimated yaw rate is not within a threshold value of an actual measured yaw rate, a second yaw rate estimation function is selected to obtain a second estimated yaw rate using a signal indicative of lateral acceleration for correlation with the actual measured yaw rate.

Abstract: A brake system for a vehicle having wheels. The brake system includes a brake housing and a flow chamber housing. The brake housing includes a friction element being adapted to move to engage a portion of thewheels to inhibitfor inhibiting rotation of the wheels. The flow The flow chamber housing includes a substantially circular flow chamber and a brake fluid line. The substantially circularchamber housing includes an enlarged flow chamber has a circumferential wall andhaving a peripheral wall and a pair of opposite walls. The enlarged flow chamber is fluidly interconnected to the brake housing for supplying fluid to the brake housing for moving the friction element.

Abstract: A vehicle active network (12) communicatively couples devices (14-20) within a vehicle (10). Device operation is independent of the interface (22-28) of the device (14-20) with the active network (12). Additionally, the architecture of the active network (12) provides one or more levels of communication redundancy. The architecture provides for the total integration of vehicle systems and functions, and permits plug-and-play device integration and upgradeability.

Abstract: A vehicle incorporating a switch, a window operable by a first power actuator, and a door having a child safety locking device operable by a second power actuator, the vehicle further including an associated window operating switch and an inside door opening handle for normal use by an occupant sitting adjacent the door, in which the switch is arranged to operate the second power actuator to put the child safety locking device into a child safety on condition, prevent the first power actuator from opening the window in response to operation of the associated window operating switch, and prevent the second power actuator from operating in response to operation of the inside door opening handle.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that couple standby power to certain non-critical loads to implement load reduction and avoid power shortages and resultant blackouts. A primary power source is coupled to an electrical breaker panel that distributes power to a plurality of loads including non-critical loads, critical loads, and load reduction loads. A secondary power source is coupled to an automatic transfer switch that distributes power to the critical loads from the secondary power source if power is not available from the primary power source. A load reduction transfer switch, wired in parallel to the automatic transfer switch, distributes power from the secondary power source to the load reduction loads to reduce power demand on the primary source only when power from the primary power source is available and during times requiring load reduction. Preferably, the load reduction transfer switch is wirelessly controlled to permit simultaneous load reduction at multiple sites.

Abstract: An electronic device (100) having n circuit portions (120a, 120b, . . . , 120n) each connected to a supply rail (102) through respective coupling elements (110a, 110b, . . . , 110n) is arranged for gradual self-timed powerup/powerdown of the n circuit portions (120a, 120b, . . . , 120n) under control of control circuit (240a, . . . , 240n−1) to prevent the occurrence of power surges during the powerup of the device (100). When the first circuit portion (120a) has sufficiently been powered up through supply rail (102) and the first coupling element (110a), control circuit (240a) switches second coupling element (110b) to a conductive state, thereby enabling the powerup of second circuit portion (120b). In a similar fashion, the electronic device (100) can be powered down in a gradual self-timed manner through coupling elements (112a, 112b, . . . , 112n), which respectively connect circuit portions (120a, 120b, . . . , 120n) to a further supply rail (104).

Abstract: The Automatic Power Outlets described herein delivers power to the auxiliary devices automatically upon detecting the ON state of the master device, and removes power from the auxiliary devices automatically upon detecting the OFF state of the master device. However, said Automatic Power Outlets will not be energized upon detecting a low standby/sleep current that some master devices may exhibit as part of their off-state characteristic. Said Automatic Power Outlets are simple to build, low in cost and conveniences to user. Said conveniences allow the user to assign any electrical device as the master, and eliminate the routine task of switching the supporting devices on and off in the system.

Abstract: Circuit for the Generation of Electric Power induced to bear opposite polarity in the Pulsating D.C. power supply whereby electric power of opposite polarity is generated the moment the D.C. pulsating power that is being delivered is suspended, by means of an induction device in series with or in parallel with the load, or alternatively by means of an LC parallel circuit which is in series with or in parallel with the load, and the power of opposite polarity thus generated is fed to the load, highlighted in substantial cut in production cost with enhanced operational reliabilities.

Abstract: A multiple power sources control system has several power input sides can switch a power source to other power sources of power input sides as original power source of one of power input sides has an abnormal phenomenon (such as no power supply, too low or high voltage and abnormal frequency, etc.) such that loads can keep obtaining supplied power. In addition, power of loads has better protection because of multiple input power supply.

Abstract: In a linear motor (101) having a stationary member (102) and a moving member (103) located facing each other so as to move the moving member (103) along the stationary member (102) by making use of a force occurring between a magnet (120) and an armature (130), a first air flow path for cooling (139) is formed along the magnet (120) or the armature (130) located on the stationary member side so as to provide the first air flow path for cooling (139) with wind by first air supply means (141, 142) thereby cooling the magnet (120) or the armature (130) located on the moving member (103) side and the stationary member side.

Abstract: The integrated planer motor assembly consists of two parts:

Abstract: A drive apparatus for an electromagnetic drive type actuator, which includes a movable element, a fixed element, a connection element, a magnetic field generation element, and a drive coil, such that the movable element is caused to oscillate by an interaction between a current flowing through the drive coil and a magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generation element, comprises a drive signal supply element, which supplies to the drive coil a current signal with a periodic waveform that has a frequency substantially equal to a resonance frequency of the movable element and whose current value is zero in a fixed period in one cycle, and an oscillation detection element, which detects an oscillation state based on a timing of a zero-cross point of a voltage waveform between both ends of the drive coil in a period corresponding to the period in which the current value is zero.

Abstract: The invention concerns a safety locking device intended to equip electromechanical equipment provided with a rotating shaft, the device comprising a first friction element connected rotationally to the said shaft, and a second friction element immobile rotationally and extending opposite the first friction element, one of the two friction elements being able to move in translation, under the action of controllable actuation means, between a locking position and a release position.

Abstract: A rotary power tool having a light source includes a housing, an electric motor provided in the housing and an elongated spindle engaged with and adapted to be rotatably driven by the motor. A rotatable holding assembly is attached to an end of the spindle and extends from a front end of the housing for holding a tool accessory. At least one magnet is adapted to be rotated by the spindle for producing a magnetic field, and a generally tubular sleeve is attached to the front end of the housing. At least one light emitting diode projects from a front end of the sleeve, generally between the inner and the outer surfaces of the sleeve. An inductive coil is also imbedded at least partially in the sleeve generally between the inner and the outer surfaces, proximate the magnet for generating an electric current from the magnetic field. Electrical conductors are also embedded and routed through the sleeve for supplying the electric current from the inductive coil to the light emitting diode.

Abstract: A motor including a washer assembly that facilitates reducing or eliminating end bump noise generated as a result of a rotor contacting a bearing assembly during motor operation is described. The rotor assembly includes a shaft rotatably supported within the housing with a pair of bearing assemblies. Each washer assembly includes a snap ring and a damping washer. The damping washer includes three layers, wherein the first and third layers are fabricated from a wear resistant material and the second layer is between the first and third layers, and is fabricated from an energy absorbing material.

Abstract: A muffler is incorporated into an electric motor housing to increase air flow across the motor and to reduce noise escaping from the housing. The muffler includes a cone adapted to be mounted adjacent the exhaust side of the motor fan. The muffler further includes an exhaust passageway comprising at least 270° in turns before final exhaustion.

Abstract: In an alternator for use in an automobile, comprising brackets 70 for supporting a rotation shaft 6 at both sides of a rotor 1, being thermally connected to a stator 12 for supporting the stator 12, while one side of the rotor 1 is closed by the bracket 70, cooling water passages 15 provided in the bracket 70, a cooling fan 51 provided on the closed side of the rotor 1, and a cooling fin provided opposing to and in vicinity of the cooling fan 15, thereby enabling cool down of the stator and the rotor, effectively, with low noises, and thereby obtaining a high power output.

Abstract: The system and device of the present invention is designed for the purpose of providing a charging apparatus to charge the drive system battery or batteries and a service system battery in electrically powered vehicles while the vehicle is operated, thereby extending the driving range of such vehicle. Though spent energy can not be totally replace, a considerable portion of the spent energy from the batteries can be replaced while the vehicle is operated.

Abstract: A bridge rectifier for an alternating current generator having a slip-ring-end, comprising: a first heat sink having a first polarity set of diodes; an insulating layer located on said first heat sink; a second heat sink having a second polarity set of diodes and disposed on said insulating layer; a connection cover mounted on said second heat sink; a capacitor connected to said connection cover and to said second heat sink; and a B+ stud mounted on said second heat sink and going through the alternator slip-ring-end, said first heat sink and the insulating layer. The second heat sink can also comprise: a base section including first and second areas; dome shaped holes into the second heat sink and receiving said first polarity set of diodes therein; diode receiving holes in said base section and receiving said second polarity set of diodes therein; and a plateau section disposed on the first area of said base section.

Abstract: An alternator for use in an automotive vehicle includes a circuit for detecting initiation of rotation of an engine. Upon detecting the initiation of rotation, excitation current supply to a field winding is started, and thereafter an alternator output is controlled by controlling the excitation current. A resistor is connected to one phase winding of an armature to obtain a voltage indicating initiation of rotation during a period in which no excitation current is supplied to the field winding, and a capacitor is connected to another phase winding to raise the indicating voltage level. Since the indicating voltage induced by a small amount of residual magnetism is increased to a sufficient level by the capacitor, the initiation of rotation can be accurately detected.

Abstract: A system and method for electrically coupling windings of a main generator rotor to a plurality of DC sources on an exciter that each have respective first-voltage and second-voltage terminals is disclosed. The system includes first and second conductive plates supported by the rotor that respectively define first and second apertures that surround a rotor shaft. The first plate includes a first rotor winding terminal by which the plate is electrically coupled to the windings, and a first plurality of terminals configured to be respectively coupled to the first-voltage terminals of the DC sources. The second plate is electrically insulated from the first plate, includes a second rotor winding terminal by which the second plate is electrically coupled to the windings, and includes a second plurality of terminals configured to be respectively coupled to the second-voltage terminals of the DC sources.

Abstract: A bearing fixed assembly in a direct current fan comprises a fan blade unit, a fan base, and a motor unit. The fan base is disposed next to the fan blade unit and the motor unit is arranged between the fan blade unit and the fan base. The fan blade unit further comprises an integral fan blade, a spindle, a motor casing, and a magnet bar. The spindle is disposed at a lower periphery central position of the fan blade and extends to the fan base. The motor casing is disposed at a lower periphery inner side of the fan blade and the magnet bar is disposed at an inner side of the motor casing. The fan base further comprises a spindle seat, a retaining ring, a washer, and at least a bearing. The spindle seat has a lower closed containing space filled with lubrication oil. The retaining ring is attached to the spindle next to the spindle seat. The washer is arranged on top of the retaining ring.

Abstract: A passive magnetic bearing is composed of a levitation element and a restorative element. The levitation element is composed of a pair of stationary arcuate ferromagnetic segments located within an annular radial-field magnet array. The magnet array is attached to the inner circumference of a hollow shaft end. An attractive force between the arcuate segments and the magnet array acts vertically to levitate the shaft, and also in a horizontal transverse direction to center the shaft.

Abstract: Slip rings are fixed to an outer circumference of a shaft axially inside a rear-end bearing, brushes are disposed so as to contact outer circumferential surfaces of the slip rings, a sensor rotor of a rotation detecting apparatus is fixed to an end portion of the shaft projecting axially outside the rear-end bearing, and a sensor unit is disposed in close proximity to the sensor rotor.