Abstract: A transmission for a wheelchair capable of selecting a manually operated manner and a motor-driven manner.

Abstract: A reserve tank for engine coolant formed by a blow molding method in which an external surface of the reserve tank is colored simultaneously with blow molding process and thus painting is unnecessary, and a straddle-type all terrain vehicle equipped with the reserve tank. The method comprises the steps of placing a thermoplastic tube, called a “parison”, between halves of an open mold, closing the mold halves, blowing the parison to expand the parison to the cavities of the mold halves, and cooling the parison to set the material, thereby forming the reserve tank. The method further comprises the steps of placing a thermoplastic film with a color which is different from that of the parison so that it covers at least one of the cavities before closing the molds, and expanding the thermoplastic film to the cavities along with the parison so that the film sticks thereto.

Abstract: A battery mounting assembly for mounting batteries to a vehicle. The battery mounting assembly has lower battery tray and an upper battery tray disposed below and above one another respectively. The battery mounting assembly is constructed to move and deform in predetermined ways when it is subjected to relatively large forces such as might occur when the vehicle is involved in a traffic accident. The battery mounting assembly has one or more bumper components intended to protect batteries mounted to the battery mounting assembly from being subjected to a direct impact. Steel components of the battery mounting assembly are coated with an elastomer that has a high electrical resistance.

Abstract: A land vehicle, such as a snowmobile, comprises a frame with an engine mounted to the frame. The frame is supported by at least one steerable member. The steerable member is controlled by a rider with a steering handle. The engine comprises a decompression mechanism to lower the compression ratio during starting, for instance. The decompression mechanism is actuated by an actuator mounted outside of an engine compartment in which the engine is mounted. The actuator can be a steering handle mounted lever. The decompression mechanism can be mounted on a cylinder head of the engine. In one arrangement that allows the mechanism to control compression in multiple cylinders, the mechanism can be mounted between adjacent exhaust ports of adjacent cylinders.

Abstract: A vehicle traction control apparatus and method where an amount of pressure change of braking pressure is based on the amount of acceleration slip and the wheel acceleration. When the traction control is being performed and the braking force is being increased, an upper limit pressure increase amount of braking pressure is based on the engine revolution speed, and the estimated braking pressure, so that the calculated value is smaller if the revolution speed or the estimated braking pressure is greater. The upper limit pressure increase amount of braking pressure is corrected so that it is greater if the speed reduction ratio of the transmission is smaller. If the amount of pressure change of requested braking pressure is excessively high, and the amount of increase in braking pressure needs to be limited, the amount of pressure change of braking pressure is limited to the corrected upper limit pressure increase amount.

Abstract: A single-track motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine having at least one cylinder which is arranged in an inclined manner approximately horizontally relative to the driving direction, with at least one intake valve being arranged above at least one exhaust valve. In order to achieve the most compact possible design, the exhaust valve is triggered by way of a rocker lever.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes an engine mounted on a frame in a non-swingable manner. First and second rear arms are swingably supported by the engine about first and second coaxial swing axes, respectively. A rear wheel is rotatably supported between the first and second rear arms. The second rear arm includes front and rear arm members, which are supported swingably by the engine and support an axle of the rear wheel, respectively. The arm members are separably connected together to facilitate servicing and removal of the rear wheel.

Abstract: An all wheel drive system for a motor vehicle having a front differential and rear differential, a pair of front and rear halfshaft assemblies, a power takeoff unit, a constant velocity joint connected to the power takeoff unit, a first proshaft, a plunging constant velocity joint, a second proshaft, a flexible coupling, a self contained speed sensing torque transfer assembly connected to the flexible coupling wherein torque is selectively transferrable when the self contained speed sensing torque transfer assembly is engaged, and a torque arm assembly.

Abstract: A safety mechanism for a personal vehicle that provides for separation of the motion of a body support from a ground contacting assembly of the vehicle in case of accident. In one embodiment, the body support is attached to the ground contacting module via a slide mechanism that permits the body support to continue upright motion despite overturning of the ground contacting assembly in order to prevent injury to the passenger. Another embodiment provides for coupling of the body support or the ground contacting assembly via either a real or virtual pivot located above the respective centers of mass of the body support and ground contacting assembly.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle, also known as an ATV, has a seat designed to comfortably accommodate a rider over a wide variety of rugged terrain. The seat is profiled so that the rider may easily shift body weight and lean with the vehicle while traversing steep and uneven terrain. The seat has a dip and taper positioned beneath a riders' knee and lower thigh to provide the profile. The ATV is also provided with front fenders and mud flaps to protect the rider from debris. The fenders rotate with the wheel to provide the rider with maximum wheel visibility and access. The fenders can also be releasable, thereby rotating around the axis of rotation of the front wheels to break free from obstacles and provide easy access to the wheels beneath the fender. The ATV provides exceptional rider comfort and control.

Abstract: The present invention provides an axle mounting arrangement for mounting an axle assembly to the frame of a vehicle. A plurality of attachment structures are provided on the frame, and at least one support structure is provides for coupling the axle assembly with the attachment structures at different locations along the frame.

Abstract: A vehicle steering apparatus (10) includes a steering wheel motor (20) which is connected with a steering wheel (12) of a vehicle. The steering wheel motor (20) is energizable by electric current to resist rotation of the steering wheel (12). A variable resistor (60) is connected in parallel with the steering wheel motor (20) and is adjustable to vary the electric current which energizes the steering wheel motor. A road wheel steering motor (16) is connectable with steerable road engaging wheels of the vehicle. The road wheel steering motor (16) is energizable by electric current to effect turning movement of steerable road-engaging wheels in response to rotation of the steering wheel (12). The variable resistor (66) is connected in parallel with the road wheel steering motor (16) and is adjustable to vary electric current which energizes the road wheel steering motor.

Abstract: A positioning mechanism is provided for a moving member that moves linearly by the turning of a screw member driven by a stepping motor. A drive shaft driven to turn by the stepping motor is fitted, so that turning transmission is possible, into the screw member that screws into the moving member that is capable of moving linearly. A configuration prevents the moving member from turning together with the screw member when the screw member is turning. Origin positioning is performed, by using a stopper, by stopping the linear movement of moving member caused by driving the motor to turn in one direction. The moving member is positioned according to the turning steps of the motor in the other direction after the origin positioning. The drive shaft is fitted into the screw member via an elastic member interposed therebetween so that turning can be transmitted.

Abstract: A variable control steering actuator for mechanically adjusting an angle of the steerable wheel of a motor vehicle includes a controller, a braking device in operable communication with the controller, and a clutch device associated with the braking device. The clutch device is disposed on an input pinion of the steering shaft. The input pinion is in operable mechanical communication with the steerable wheel through both the clutch device and the braking device. A method for mechanically adjusting the angle of the steerable wheel of the vehicle in order to control the vehicle includes disengaging the clutch device and rotating the steering shaft independently of an input from an operator of the vehicle. The rotation of the steering shaft may be effectuated through a motor disposed in operable communication with the steering shaft.

Abstract: Disclosed is a suction muffler including a muffler inlet, a muffler outlet communicating with the muffler inlet, a plurality of reservoirs defined between the muffler inlet and the muffler outlet, a plurality of small-diameter tubes adapted to allow the reservoirs to communicate sequentially with one another, and a vibration absorbing member installed on an inner wall surface of each of the reservoirs at a region where a flow of fluid sucked at a high velocity into the muffler inlet and forced to flow to the muffler outlet via the small-diameter tubes is struck against the inner wall surface, the vibration absorbing member serving to absorb vibrations generated due to pulsations of the fluid flow resulting from the striking of the fluid flow against the inner wall surface, thereby attenuating flow noises resulting from the vibrations. This suction muffler obtains an effect capable of offsetting noises generated when refrigerant gas flows are struck against inner constructions of the suction muffler.

Abstract: A safety device is secured a person to a surface so that the person can safely move about the surface without falling. The device has an anchor which incorporates an attachment arrangement for a safety line. The anchor has a rigid element or plate which has a sealing element extending from one side of the plate to define a working volume. The working volume becomes a working chamber when the anchor is attached to a surface. A valve is provided for selectively connecting the working chamber to a vacuum source or to vent the working chamber to the atmosphere. The vacuum source is situated remotely from the anchor and is attached to the anchor by a vacuum supply line and a one way valve.

Abstract: A pruning vehicle having characteristics specifically utilizable in an orchard having rows of trees opposite each other. The vehicle is equipped with two platforms side by side which can be adjustably located vertically and horizontally in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the vehicle's motion. Each platform is controllable by an operator standing upon the platform through foot pedals incorporated thereon. Platforms are elevated above the vehicle by lifting structures designed to keep the platforms level to the ground at all times. The platforms are connected to a frame of the vehicle at a low slung central portion of the frame for added stability. Wheels of the vehicle are of a thin disc shape. Each wheel can slice through soft surfaces such as mud to attain a firm foundation for the pruning vehicle. Fins and teeth on the wheels provide added traction. Mud deflectors on the wheels prohibit mud from climbing up too high onto or bogging down the pruning vehicle.

Abstract: A ladder module for use in climbing trees, hunting or other purposes. The module includes a support member having a pair of support brackets mounted at the top and bottom ends of the support member. The brackets are generally V-shaped and include a number of teeth on the interior surface of the bracket that engage the tree on which the module is placed to prevent the module from slipping on the tree. The brackets also include a rectangular slot in the center of the bracket that receives a support member from a second ladder module to form a convenient nested carrying arrangement for the ladder modules. The module also includes a releasable securing arrangement for securing the module about the tree. The arrangement comprises a belt having a buckle and a pair of straps removably engagable with a fastener mounted to the support member on the side of the support member opposite the support brackets.

Abstract: A ladder leg support apparatus includes a support member having upstanding inner side and back walls and inclined outer side and back walls. Flanges selectively positioned along the inner side walls support a plate at a selected height for supporting a ladder leg thereon. An auxiliary side panel is pivotally coupled to an outer side wall and may be extended and supported with a support leg to provide stability when the support member is positioned on a stair. The apparatus further includes a platform having a support surface on which the support member may be positioned. The platform includes threaded leg assemblies which may be extended to a downwardly adjacent stair to support the platform on a selected stair. The platform includes at least one sight level for verifying the proper support leg length adjustment.

Abstract: A system and method for lubricating fluid flow apparatus utilizing a hydrate-reducing chemical.

Abstract: For the lubrication of the cylinders in marine diesel engines, it is normal practice to supply doses of oil through non-return valves in a ring area of the cylinder in immediate connection with the passage of a piston ring. It is aimed at providing a more-or-less uniform distribution of the oil along the circumference of the cylinder. However, a considerable variation is ascertained in the wear along this area. With the invention, use is made of a high-pressure injection through atomization nozzles, so that an outspread oil mist if formed opposite the individual nozzles, which upon being influenced by the rotating scavenging air in the cylinder is made to impinge against the wall by centrifugal force, and herewith to form a substantially continuous film of oil in a ring area immediately before the passage of the piston ring. There is hereby achieved a good utilization of the lubricating oil, i.e.

Abstract: Lubrication devices for lubricating wire rope on a crane. Spray nozzles may be permanently mounted to the multi-sheaved wire block assemblies. A controller and oil supply located near the base of the crane are used to control and deliver oil to the spray nozzles. A telescopic spray unit is used to lubricate the vertical stationary wire rope. A crawler that rides on the wire rope is used to lubricate the stationary wire rope between the anchor point and the first sheave of the block assembly. Improved clamshell units are used to lubricate the wire rope between the drums storing wire rope and the first sheave.

Abstract: A self-service checkout system which weighs products with RFID labels for security. The system includes an RFID label affixed to a product, a scale for determining actual weight information for the product, and a computer which records a customer indication that the product is on the scale, transmits a signal to the RFID label while the product is on the scale, records a response from the RFID label, obtains identification information for the product using the response from the RFID label, obtains price and reference weight information for the product using the identification information, compares the actual weight information with the reference weight information, and initiates acceptance of payment if a difference amount between the actual weight information and the reference weight information is with a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device at counterweight lift trucks (1) for giving the operator a substantially free field of view in the driving direction (F). A lifting device (11) comprises a vertically movable frame (13) which is mounted on a fixed frame (12) and which includes a lifting carriage (14). The counterweight lift truck (1) comprises an operator's cabin (9) with a seat (10) for the operator. The frames (12, 13) are, seen in the driving direction (F), located behind a vertical plane (A) which is transverse relative to the driving direction (F) and in which front wheels (3, 4) of the counterweight lift truck (1) are situated. The frames (12, 13) lack transverse beams beneath upper transverse beams (18, 21). The operator's cabin (9) is located immediately behind the frames (12, 13) and there are support devices which replace transverse beams beneath the upper transverse frame beams (18, 21).

Abstract: A method of gap scanning wherein a first working member (such as a door) in conjunction with a second working member (such as a door) in conjunction with a second working member (such as another door, a door frame or a fixed surface) serves to define or include the gap to be scanned; the method comprising the steps of: locating on or near the other side of the gap an array of emitters of electromagnetic radiation; location on the other side of the gap an array of receivers of the electromagnetic radiation; each emitter in the array thereof being adapted to provide for the emission of a beam of radiation along an axis of transmission from the emitter across the gap to one or more of the receivers in the array thereof; each receiver in the array thereof being adapted to detect a beam of radiation from one or more of emitters in the array thereof along an axis of reception to the receiver across the gap from the emitters; providing an output channel for each receiver in the array thereof by way of which in the e

Abstract: A linear vibration damping system includes a piston slideably disposed within a cylinder, a magneto-rheological fluid disposed within the cylinder, and a magnet disposed in magnetic communication with the magneto-rheological fluid. A rotary vibration damping system includes a cylinder having a steering shaft extending therethrough, a magneto-rheological fluid disposed between an inner surface of the cylinder and an outer surface of the steering shaft, and a magnet disposed in magnetic communication with the magneto-rheological fluid. In either system, the magnet is controllable to provide variable control of the magneto-rheological fluid. A method of damping vibrations in a motor vehicle includes disposing a magneto-rheological fluid at a source of vibration in the motor vehicle, controlling the magneto-rheological fluid to effectuate a structural change in the magneto-rheological fluid, and subjecting the magneto-rheological fluid to a vibration from the source of the vibration.

Abstract: A magneto-rheological (“MR”) damper having a damper body tube containing an MR fluid. A piston assembly is disposed in the damper body tube and forms an annular flow gap between the piston assembly and the damper body tube. The piston assembly has a piston core containing ferrous material and an electromagnetic coil mounted on the piston core for generating a magnetic field. The damper further includes a ferromagnetic member positioned outside of the damper body tube substantially adjacent the piston assembly for providing at least a part of a magnetic flux return path for the magnetic field.

Abstract: In an air-type shock absorber, a piston is sealing situated in a cylinder chamber. A vacuum state occurs in a piston bearing side of the cylinder chamber when a piston is pushed. Also, an air reservoir is provided at a side opposite to the piston bearing to have a sealed structure, so that a force of absorbing a shock can be increased to have the same effect as in an oil-type shock absorber. The shock absorber can be used not only at a place requiring cleanness but also in adverse environment in which the shock absorber is exposed to water or coolant, and durability of the shock absorber is also improved.

Abstract: A hydraulic damper includes a friction member arranged inwardly with respect to a seal member and mounted to one of a cylinder and a piston rod. The friction member slidably contacts another of the cylinder and the piston rod to produce friction greater than that produced at the seal member.

Abstract: A brake structure that prevents damaging the shoe-hold mechanism by way of securing a larger space at a central region of the brake and achieves a long effective and stable brake function. A by-pass hole 60d, through which the shoe-hold pin 41 is freely penetrating, is formed in the brake lever 60 positioned beneath the shoe web 20b of the brake shoe 20, and the stopper portion 60e contacting the shoe rim 20a is formed on the brake lever 60 so as to avoid the collision between the shoe-hold pin 41 and the by-pass hole 60d when the brake lever 60 is in operation.

Abstract: A hydraulic pressure intensifier for operating a vehicle braking system under conditions that are not conducive to the proper operation of a power assist for the braking system. The hydraulic pressure intensifier has an intensifier inlet fluidly connected to a master cylinder and an intensifier outlet fluidly connected to a wheel cylinder. A bypass valve has an input and output fluidly connected to the intensifier inlet and the intensifier outlet, respectively. With normal power assisted braking operation, the bypass valve is open and the master cylinder is fluidly connected to the wheel cylinder via the bypass valve. In a manual or nonpower assisted braking operation, the bypass valve is closed; and the hydraulic pressure intensifier is fluidly connected between the master cylinder and the wheel cylinder.

Abstract: A particle vibration damper for a vibrating component is disclosed which comprises a body having a chamber and a plurality of particles, wherein the chamber is partially filled with the plurality of particles, the particle vibration damper, in use, is disposed on or in a vibrating component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conductor rail for supplying power to current consumers. The inventive conductor rail is comprised of a base body (1) and of a slide surface (2a) which is connected to the base body (1) and which is made of an especially wear-resistant material. Connecting elements (5) extending over the length of the slide surface (2) are provided on the side of the part (2) which forms the slide surface (2a); said side pointing toward the base body (1). Each connecting element (5) together with an elongated narrow side (2b) of the slide surface part (2), forms a recess (3). The recess is at least partially filled with the material (6) of the base body (1).

Abstract: A lock-up clutch of a torque converter includes an annular clutch outer mounted in a side cover, a clutch inner connected to a turbine impeller, a driving friction plate axially movably connected to the clutch outer, first and second follower friction plates connected to the clutch inner for movement toward and away from each other with the driving friction plate interposed therebetween, an inner chamber defined between the first and second follower friction plates, and an outer chamber faced by outer sides of the first and second follower friction plates. When the inside of the outer chamber is put at a pressure higher than that in the inner chamber, the follower friction plates are brought into pressure contact with the driving friction plate, and an urging force on the follower friction plates is not applied to the side cover.

Abstract: A synchronizing ring (1, 8, 13) having a substantially cone-shaped annular body (2, 10, 14, 21) is made by shaping out of sheet metal and is provided on its end section (2b) having the small cone-diameter, with stops (5, 6, 7) that extend in radial direction beyond the contour of the outer peripheral surface of the annular body (2, 10, 12, 14).

Abstract: A torsional vibration damper is used for reducing or eliminating torsional vibrations in a vehicle driveline. A hub portion includes an elongated body with a first axial dimension. A disk portion is supported by the hub portion and has a second axial dimension that is smaller than the first axial dimension of the hub portion. The hub portion preferably is secured to rotate with an engine flywheel and the disk portion preferably is adapted to rotate with a transmission input shaft. The disk portion preferably supports a plurality of damping members, which can be positioned at different radial or axial locations depending on the needs of a particular situation.

Abstract: A conveyor roller having a spring loaded telescoping tubular axle with tapered hexagonal shaped ends allowing quick replacement in the side frame openings of a conveyor when the openings are worn to an oversize. The tapered hex ends also provide for a tight fit between hex ends and hex holes in the frame to lessen relative motion (rattling) between the two surfaces that causes wear and noise. The roller can be installed from either side of the conveyor because the axle is collapsible from either end.

Abstract: A reverse vending machine is configured to selectively accept bulk fed containers, the machine including an in-feed station with an in-feed door and a hopper accessible via the in-feed door, the hopper having a first mouth which is open when the in-feed door is in an open orientation and closed when the in-feed door is in a closed orientation. The in-feed door has a second mouth, which is smaller than the first mouth, and which remains open regardless of in-feed door orientation. The in-feed station thus is configured to simultaneously freely receive multiple disarrayed containers through the first mouth when the in-feed door is in the open orientation and is configured to receive containers through the second mouth when the in-feed door is in the closed orientation.

Abstract: A coin counting device which comprises: a coin temporary reserve member (3) for temporarily reserving coins therein in a standing condition, the coin temporary reserve member (3) being able to move reciprocally and laterally between a temporary reserve position and a transfer position; and an engaging member (32) which inhibits the coin temporary reserve member (3) to move from the temporary reserve position to the transfer position when the number of coins reserved in the temporary reserve member is smaller than a predetermined number, and which permits the temporary reserve member to move from the temporary reserve position to the transfer position when the number of coins reserved therein is equal to the predetermined number.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for receiving a multiplicity of like circular articles, such as discs, rings, and lids, for example, presented in a known or random horizontal orientation, and for collecting them for subsequent conventional processing into a horizontal counted stack in which each of the circular articles of the stack has the same on-edge or vertical orientation.

Abstract: A conveyor system comprises a novel row former, a novel array rake and a novel sweep mechanism that are all designed to prevent relative movement between objects arranged in rows and then formed in two dimensional arrays of the objects as the objects are moved through the conveyor system, where the objects have triangular shaped cross sections.

Abstract: A row former of a conveying system is provided with a plurality of protrusions projecting from a side of a row forming arm that engage with portions of objects arranged in a row and pushed before the arm across a row forming table surface and prevent relative movement of the objects in the row.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a conveying device with an endless conveyor belt, which has catches extending essentially transverse to the conveying direction. In order to further develop a previously known conveying device so that small bulk articles, which tend to stick, are reliably removed from the conveying device at an end point of the conveying device, which cannot be reached satisfactorily with the known devices for stripping, it is proposed that the catches be deepened trough-like or elevated ridge-like modifications of the conveying surface in comparison with the conveying plane, and that the catches can be completely swept by means of at least one stripper lying elastically against the conveying surface.

Abstract: A cargo system for an aircraft includes an elongate endless drive arrangement extending along the path of travel of a load unit, the endless drive arrangement including a carriage movable along the path and a load unit engaging member on the carriage and movable relative thereto between a load unit engagement position and an inoperative position in response to relative movement between first and second elements of the endless drive arrangement.

Abstract: The combination of a conveying surface that is movable to advance material supported thereon, a wall projecting upwardly from the conveying surface to confine material on the conveying surface, a sealing element to block passage of material between the conveyor surface and wall, and a clamping system for the sealing element. The clamping system may consist of a) a locking assembly having a bearing portion that is mounted for movement relative to the wall between i) a mounting position and ii) a holding position, with the sealing element residing between the wall and the bearing portion with the locking element in the holding position, b) a fixing element on the wall, and c) a wedge assembly having a body that cooperates with the fixing element and that is movable slidably and guidingly relative to the locking assembly between first and second positions.

Abstract: An article for the delivery of personal care foams including a package comprising a container having flexible, deformable walls, an opening portion, a first sponge and a foaming composition. The package also includes at least one temperature changing element. The temperature changing element may include an anhydrous reaction, heats of solution, oxidation reactions, crystallization, electro-chemical heaters, zeolite-liquid systems and heats of neutralization. Further, the container may also include a second sponge.

Abstract: A container in which to store, transport, and mix a plaster compound. The container has a sealed plastic mix envelope inside which a preferentially rupturable plastic bladder holding a quantity of water is attached by a flexible adhesive film. The mix envelope also contains a quantity of dry plaster mix in a proscribed ratio to the water. A plaster cast may be created with minimal mess by pressing firmly on the envelope to rupture the bladder, kneading the mix envelope to fully wet the plaster mix, forming an opening in the envelope, and pouring the mixed plaster slurry into a mold.

Abstract: A holder for an apparel belt which can be used as both a display holder and as a storage package. When used in either the display mode or the storage mode, the holder protects the belt from being scratched or otherwise physically damaged. The holder has a sleeve with an opening at one end thereof for receiving the strap of the belt, and a sleeve extension attached to the open end of the sleeve which acts as a backdrop for the exposed portion of the belt when the holder is used in its display mode and acts as a cover for the buckle when the holder is used in its storage mode. In the display mode, the holder is hung on a merchandising display rack from an orifice in the free end of the sleeve extension. The sleeve extension has a means for retaining the buckle and a portion of the belt strap outside the sleeve to expose that portion of the belt. In the storage position, the buckle end of the belt is detached from the retaining means on the sleeve extension and the strap is more fully inserted into the sleeve.

Abstract: Portable compact disk storage systems that are designed to hold one or more circular compacts disks. The storage systems may be made as a single molded plastic embodiment or a two-part molded plastic embodiment. An exemplary compact disk storage system comprises a lower housing having a plurality of slots formed along one side thereof that are sized to receive individual compact disks therein, and a frictional pad disposed on the plurality of slots. The frictional pad provides a frictional surface that assists removal of the compact disks from the storage system. An upper housing is coupled to the lower housing by way of a living hinge. A locking mechanism is provided for locking the lower and upper housings together when the storage system is closed.

Abstract: A CD holder structure having a flexible, circular, convex pad integral with a plate mounted inside a CD case, convex pad having a keeper with a top button, a plurality of main cuts respectively extended from respective splits in the keeper, and a plurality of working areas respectively defined between each two adjacent main cuts, the working areas each having a substantially U-shaped cut and a springy strip surrounded by the U-shaped cut, the spring strip having an upright top bearing flange adapted to support the storage CD, and a downward bottom supporting flange stopped at the plate and adapted to give an upward reactive force to the storage CD through the upright top flange upon pressing of the button by the user.