Abstract: A device for attachment to a bicycle which includes a flat strap of semi-rigid plastic a substantial portion of which is straight terminating in a free distal end. A portion of the strap is bent at a proximal end thereof against itself forming an area of double thickness. A fastener is engageable with the strap at the proximal end thereof to affix the apparatus to the bicycle so that the distal end of the strap may be sequentially engaged by the spokes of a rotating bicycle wheel to simulate the sound of a motor.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for an articulating trailer of the type which couples to a king-pin plate provides an arrangement for locking the trailer in a non-articulated position while allowing the king-pin plate to continue pivoting. One or more apertures are formed on one of the trailer and the trailer-pulling unit, and one or more powered locking members are disposed on the other of the trailer and trailer-pulling unit. Each member is moveable between an extended position, wherein it engages with a respective aperture, and a retracted position, wherein the member is disengaged from the aperture. Each member is positioned along a line parallel to the axis about which the king-pin plate pivots, enabling the plate to continue pivoting even when the members are extended. The aperture is also preferably oval shaped to allow for unimpeded pivoting of the trailer attached to the king-pin plate while the locking member is engaged within the aperture.

Abstract: A kingpin assembly includes an aluminum frame member (16) formed of two identical extrusions. Each extrusion includes a box beam (18, 20) having a top (40) three vertical walls (42, 44, 46) and a bottom (47) including forward and rearward flanges. The forward extrusion includes a box beam (18), a rearward bottom flange (28) and a forward bottom flange (30). The rearward extrusion includes a box beam (20) a rearward bottom flange (24) and a forward bottom flange (26). Each box beam extrusion is positioned end-for-end from the other box beam extrusion. A steel kingpin (KP) is connected to an aluminum kingpin mounting block (36) which is positioned at the center of the frame member (16) between the box beams (18, 20). The box beam extrusions are welded together by a single transverse weld (W). The forward bottom flange (30) on the forward extrusion is connected to a forward panel (60) by a single longitudinal weld (W).

Abstract: The invention describes a mounting plate (1) for a runner (2), in particular a ski (3), with a mounting surface (5) for a coupling mechanism, in particular a ski binding. The mounting plate (1) has fixing mechanisms (14) arranged in a longitudinal direction spaced at a distance apart, the mounting surface (5) extending across an entire mounting region for the coupling mechanism. Inset recesses (25) with insert elements (39) are provided in the mounting surface (5) in the region of the fixing mechanisms (14), extending from the longitudinal side faces (16, 17) of the mounting plate (1) in the direction of a longitudinal central axis (31).

Abstract: A folding pushchair of the type including a frame comprising in particular two front support arms, two rear support arms and a guide handle (16) mounted on two push arms (15) extending approximately along the line of the front support arms, and being free to move with respect to these support arms, between an unfolded position and a folded position, the handle (16) comprising unlocking means activating at least one unlocking cable (215). The handle (16) is hinged with respect to the push arms (15) through two hinge elements (110), the unlocking cable(s) (215) being guided through the hinge elements (110) such that the distance between the first means of attaching a first end of the cable to the unlocking means and the second means of attaching the second end of the cable to the frame unlocking means is constant for each of the unlocking cables, regardless of the inclination position of the handle.

Abstract: A chair for transporting a patient includes a base frame, a plurality of casters mounted to the base frame, a seat, and a push bar mounted to a back section of the seat for use when transporting the patient. A wheel is coupled to the base frame for movement between a downward brake-steer position, facilitating steering the chair during transport of the patient, and an upward neutral position. A brake mechanism brakes the casters when the brake mechanism is in a braking position and permits rotation of the casters when the brake mechanism is in a releasing position. A brake-steer shaft is coupled to the brake mechanism. Movement of the shaft moves the brake mechanism between the braking position and the releasing position. The brake-steer shaft is pivotably coupled to the base frame. The brake-steer shaft is coupled to the wheel so that rotation of the brake-steer shaft moves the wheel between the brake-steer position and the neutral position.

Abstract: An air bag module having an inflator with an inflator flange, a plurality of mounting studs depending outwardly from the inflator flange. An air bag cushion is positioned about the inflator flange. The air bag cushion allows a portion of the inflator to be inserted into the air bag cushion and the plurality of mounting studs passing through openings in the air bag cushion. An air bag cover having a plurality of retaining members is secured to the inflator flange, the retaining members sandwich a portion of the air bag cushion in between the inflator flange and the retaining members. A base plate having a plurality of securement members is secured to the cover portion and the plurality of mounting studs.

Abstract: There is disclosed a housing assembly for an air bag system with a gas emitting inflator for emitting inflation gas. The housing assembly includes a support structure for retaining the gas emitting inflator within the structure and to a vehicle if the gas emitting inflator auto-ignites upon exposure to extreme conditions.

Abstract: An instrument panel for an automobile comprises a substrate including an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an opening extending therethrough. A topper assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of the substrate over the opening and includes a pre-weakened outline formed therein defining a panel door which is aligned with the opening. The exterior surface of the substrate has a contoured shape which is adapted to receive an edge of the topper assembly to secure the topper assembly to the substrate.

Abstract: A head-protecting airbag device includes an airbag cover mounted on the body of a vehicle for covering a folded airbag. The airbag cover includes an airbag cover body and a clip portion protruding from the back side of the airbag cover body. The clip portion is inserted into a retaining of the vehicle body and is retained by the vehicle body. The clip portion can establish two states: a first retaining state, in which the clip portion is so unextractably retained in the retaining hole that the clip portion cannot be pulled from the body; and a second retaining state, in which the clip portion is inserted farther into the retaining hole compared to the first retaining state and is extractably retained to permit extraction of the clip portion from the body. The head-protecting airbag device can firmly mount the airbag cover to and easily dismount the airbag cover from the vehicle body.

Abstract: A structure of arranging an vehicle occupant protecting apparatus for an automotive vehicle, which can prevent a pillar garnish from scattering when an air bag installed in a front pillar portion is expanded, is provided. An air bag 16 is housed within a space formed by a front pillar main body 38 and a pillar garnish 40 in a front pillar portion 20. When the air bag 16 expands, the pillar garnish 40 is pressed by an expanding pressure of the air bag 16, so that an opening for expanding the air bag 16 is formed between the front pillar main body 38 and the pillar garnish 40, and the air bag 16 expands into a vehicle cabin through the opening. Since a non-expanding portion is formed at the air bag 16 and a hinge portion 46 is formed at the pillar garnish 40, the expanding pressure applied to the pillar garnish 40 when the air bag 16 expand is low, so that the pillar garnish 40 can be easily opened through the hinge portion 46.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) inflatable away from a vehicle roof (18) into a position between the side structure (16) of the vehicle (12) and a vehicle occupant. An anchor device (90) is connected to the side structure (16). A flexible elongated member (80) has a first end (82) connected to a first location (84) spaced from a rear edge (72) of the protection device (14) and an opposite second end (86) connected to the anchor device (90). The protection device (14) prior to inflation is folded along a first fold line (112) spaced from the rear edge (72) and extending proximate the first location (84) in a direction transverse to a lower edge (62) of the protection device (14). The protection device (14) is folded along at least one fold line (114, 116) located forward of the first fold line (112) such that the first fold line extends vertically in the vehicle (12), adjacent to and entirely forward of the anchor device (90).

Abstract: A vehicle occupant safety apparatus (10) comprises a sensor (12) for sensing a vehicle crash condition and a control module (14) for receiving a signal from the sensor (12) and generating a demand-to-fire signal if the crash condition is above a threshold level. The apparatus (10) further comprises a plurality of restraint modules (20) for, when actuated, helping to protect a vehicle occupant. Each restraint module (20) has at least one initiator (22) that is energizable to actuate the restraint module (20). A restraint communication bus (58) transfers the demand-to-fire signal from the control module (14) to the restraint modules (20). A connector (66) is associated with each initiator (22). Each initiator (22) and the associated connector (66) collectively form a transformer (80). The demand-to-fire signal is inductively coupled to the initiator (22) for actuating the restraint module (20).

Abstract: The present device provides a plurality of belts to restrain a horizontal passenger within a vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, a diagonal belt is secured to the vehicle proximal the side of the sleeping surface near the hips of the passenger. Where the passenger is lying on his back, the diagonal belt extends toward the shoulder of the passenger and is in contact with the back of the passenger. It is looped over the shoulder and passes over the chest of the passenger. It is then secured to the vehicle proximal the hips of the passenger. The passenger may lie on his side or chest, as well. The restraint also includes one or two additional belts positioned transverse to the sleeping surface. The first transverse belt extends over the chest and under the arms of the passenger; the second transverse belt extends over the thighs of the passenger. Another preferred embodiment of the present invention uses a single belt to restrain the passenger both transversely and longitudinally.

Abstract: A three-point seat belt system for a motor vehicle front seat has a belt tightening drive fastened to the front seat. The belt tightening drive engages an anchoring point of the seat belt fastened to the vehicle seat. The drive element of the belt tightening drive is securely connected to a belt webbing part, which derives from the lap belt and is guided through a belt webbing guide fastened to the seat substructure.

Abstract: A retractable mud flap assembly for being able to retract the mud flaps when the box of the dump truck is raised. The retractable mud flap assembly includes a housing having front, top, side, and bottom walls, and also having an open back end, and a hole being disposed through the front wall with the housing being adapted to be attached to either a vehicle or a trailer above rear tires thereof; and also includes bracket members being attached to the housing for fastening the housing to either the vehicle or trailer; and further includes a mud flap support member being movably disposed in the housing; and also includes a mud flap member being attached to the mud flap support member and being movably disposed in and from the housing; and further includes an assembly for moving the mud flap support member and the mud flap member.

Abstract: A vacuum-cleaner wand has an inner tube formed with an axially extending row of radially outwardly open recesses, an outer tube, and a latch base part fixed to the outer tube and formed with an elastically deformable web carrying a latching block displaceable radially into and out of the recesses. The base part also is formed with a pair of radially outwardly projecting guide walls forming radially inwardly directed guide edges. A movable latch part fitting over the base part is formed with a pair of radially inwardly projecting guide walls forming radially outwardly directed guide edges sliding on the guide edges of the base part for sliding between axially offset latched and unlatched positions. A radially inwardly projecting actuating bump formed in the movable part bears in the latched position radially inward on the block and holds the block in the inner position.

Abstract: A gasket 17 for a demountable pipe joint 1 of an hygienic food processing system, the gasket 17 comprising a first part 19 defining a surface 27 for providing a smooth transition from a first pipe end 3 to a second pipe end 5 at a pipe joint 1, the sides of the gasket 17 each defining a plateau 25 adjacent the surface 27 for abutting the pipe ends 3, 5, in use, to produce an hygienic seal, wherein the first part 19 of the gasket 17 is made from a plastics material having sufficient structural strength when not fully supported to withstand pressures within the pipes 3, 5, during use, without damaging or separating from the pipe ends. Such a gasket has been found to be extremely efficient and appropriate in hygienic food processing systems, which in the past have relied heavily on elastomeric gaskets.

Abstract: A coupling body has: (i) a central member; (ii) a first retaining member; and, (iii) a second retaining member. The first retaining member and the central member define a first pipe receiving region. The second retaining member and the central member define a second pipe receiving region having a tapered inner surface. A selectively constrictable clamp collar is located in the first pipe receiving region. A bolt or other actuation member is operably engaged with the clamp collar and is movable to constrict the clamp collar. A gripping collet is located in the second pipe receiving region and includes a tapered outer surface. At least one tie-bolt or other fastener extends between the retaining members and is selectively adjustable to draw the first and second retaining members toward each other so that the tapered inner surface engages the tapered outer surface of the collet to constrict the collet radially.

Abstract: A group or assembly includes a conduit for transporting a working fluid and a connection along the same fluid path. The connection is mounted freely inside the conduit. At each conduit end, a joining piece provides for the connection at the transition between inside and outside parts of the fluid path. The connection passes right through the joining piece without a break. An advantage of this invention is its usefulness for groups used for connecting mobile elements in industrial robots.

Abstract: A pipe coupling assembly for double-wall pipe having an interstice between an inner pipe and an outer pipe, which joins the terminal ends of adjacent sections of the double-wall pipe to a fitting element, as a tee or elbow fitting, as well as to a connector tube bypass assembly. The coupling assembly provides fluid communication between the interstices of the adjacent sections of the double-wall pipe and the connector tube bypass assembly but does not permit fluid from the interstices of the pipes to pass through the pipe fitting.

Abstract: A device and a method for coupling a fluid rail to injectors by a connector, the connector having telescopic tube members extending between a first end and a second end, a sealing member disposed between a first tubular member and the fluid rail, a sealing member disposed between a second tubular member and the injector. The tubes are urged apart by either hydraulic pressure or by a resilient member to form a tight seal between the hemispherical distal ends of the connector to the respective fluid rail outlet and injector inlet. This invention also permits the coupling of a fluid rail to at least one fuel injector by providing a fluid rail, a flexible coupler on the injector inlet, mounting the nested or telescopic connector into both the flexible coupler and the injector inlet, inserting the fluid rail onto the connector and then urging the telescopic connector apart to form a tight seal against the inlet and the outlet.

Abstract: A quick connect system and method for fluid devices according to which one end portion of a first tubular member is inserted in an end portion of a second tubular in a telescoping relationship. An arcuate clamp extends over the telescoping portions of the tubular members, and a tapered locking surface is formed on at least one of the tubular members and on the clamp. The tubular members move relative to each other in an axial direction in response to fluid pressure therein to move the tapered locking surfaces into engagement to lock the clamp against radial movement relative to the tubular members. A pipe assembly including a first connection system for connecting one end of a first pipe to one end of a second pipe while permitting relative rotation between the pipes, and a second connection system for connecting the other end of the first pipe to a third pipe so that rotation of the first pipe relative to the second pipe causes angular movement of the third pipe.

Abstract: An exit bar employs a dual action latch retractor comprising a slotted link which connects manual and electrically actuated latch retraction means. The slot permits the latch to be retracted by a solenoid latch retractor regardless of the position of the push bar or other manual latch retraction means. A buffer spring transmits energy from the solenoid latch retractor to the push pad so that under normal circumstances actuation of the solenoid latch retractor retracts both the latch and push pad. However, if the push pad is jammed in the projected position, the buffer spring is compressed to permit relative movement between the solenoid latch retractor and the manual latch retraction mechanism. As soon as the force holding the push pad in an extended position is removed, the energy stored in the buffer spring is applied to the push pad through the mechanical linkage to retract the push pad.

Abstract: A power-assisted closing device (1) for doors, flaps, folding tops or roofs of vehicles, in particular passengers cars, having a pivotably mounted rotary latch (2) which interacts with a fastening peg, a detent pawl (7) which releasably locks the rotary latch (2), and an actuating drive which acts via a disk cam (13) on the rotary latch (2) and the detent pawl (7) to effect an unlocking or locking procedure, wherein a pivotable stop element (17) is arranged on the rotary latch (2) and a pivotable stop element (20) is arranged on the detent pawl (7), the stop element (17, 20) interacting with the disk cam (13) in the unlocking or locking procedure.

Abstract: A vehicle closure has a power operated vehicle compartment latch that includes a fork bolt, a detent lever having a release tab and a stop tab, and an eccentric post on an electric motor driven wheel. The detent lever is driven to a release position by the motor via the post and the release tab to unlatch the vehicle closure. The post engages the stop tab to stall the electric motor after the detent is driven to the release position which allows the fork bolt to move to an open or unlatch position. The stop tab is disabled when the fork bolt is moved to the latch position.

Abstract: A pair of sweep locks and a corresponding pair of tilt latches are combined and mounted together on an upper rail of a lower sash. The tilt latches and sweep locks are then interactively engaged so that locking the sweep locks latches the tilt latches, and unlocking the sweep locks leaves the tilt latches latched. Unlocked sweep locks allow manual unlatching of tilt latches, and relocking of sweep locks automatically relatches tilt latches.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door handle assembly combining the use of a counterweight to preclude inadvertent opening movement of the door in a side impact scenario and the ability to install the handle assembly from outside of the vehicle by passing the handle assembly through an aperture in an outer skin of the door. The handle assembly includes a housing; a handle mounted for opening and closing movement on the housing; an actuator mechanism operative in response to opening movement of the handle to unlatch a latch mechanism of the door and allow opening of the door; and a counterweight.

Abstract: A pivoting handle latch for attachment to a first member, such as a panel, to provide controlled actuation for facilitating attachment of the first member to a second member, such as a cabinet, the latch including a handle with a gripping portion, a based portion, a pawl member and and a first pin connecting the pawl member to the handle and extending through a slot provided in the base member to regulate the movement of the pawl when the handle is lifted from a closed horizontal position to a upright vertical position.

Abstract: A lifting device for a pallet comprising a rigid lower L-shaped lifting frame having a pair of lower rigid legs for inserting within openings in a pallet having a load thereon. The L-shaped lifting frame includes upwardly extending back frame members extending upwardly from the lower lifting legs. A pair of cables are connected to the back frame members and another pair of cables are connected to the free ends of the lower lifting legs. For connecting the lifting device onto the pallet, the front cables connected to the free ends of the legs are disconnected so that the legs may be inserted within openings in the pallet with free ends of the legs extending from the pallet. Then, the front cables are reconnected to the lifting legs for lifting of the pallet and load thereon.

Abstract: A center console assembly for use in a vehicle includes a table capable of being disposed within a center console. A linear drive mechanism is coupled to the table. The linear drive mechanism includes a driver capable of moving the table from a retracted position within the center console to an extracted position outside of the center console.

Abstract: At least one screen apparatus is attached, on the one hand, to the seatback and, on the other hand, to the wall of the vehicle body, and is flexible in form, in order to permit the movement of the seatback, and which is rigid in form to retain its shape.

Abstract: A removable cover for a vehicle may be comprised in a kit. The removeable cover comprises a plurality of curved elongate support members, and a flexible cover. Each of the support members has a first end and a second end. The first end adapted to engage a predetermined portion of the vehicle, the second end adapted to engage a junction member, such that when the first end of each of the plurality of curved elongate support members are engaged to the predetermined portions of the vehicle the second end of each of the curved elongate support members are engaged to the junction member. The junction member being supportively positioned above the vehicle by the plurality of curved elongate support members. The flexible cover overlaying the support members and being engaged to the front and rear portions of the vehicle.

Abstract: A sun visor having a tinted insert and a tinted extension. The visor may include slidable covers for covering the tinted insert and for making the visor appear like a regular sun visor. The visor of this construction allows for maximum visibility and protection from the sun for users of various heights.

Abstract: A cargo bay cover for a pickup truck including at least first and second parallel cargo bay panels hingedly mounted to a frame member spanning the cargo bay of the pickup. The cover includes a unique clamping bracket for attaching the frame member to the side rails of the pickup. A curved wind seal member is mounted on the top of the sides of the bed and includes a first seal mounted between the edge of the panels and the wind seal member, and a second seal mounted between the bottom surface of the panels and the wind seal member. The wind seal is mounted to a stake pocket of the truck with a universal stake-pocket mounting nut. The cover further includes lock mechanism recessed below the top surface of the cargo bay panel so that a key in the lock mechanism is below the top of the cover. The lock mechanism includes universal lock catch adjustable on two axes to hold the cover in a closed position.

Abstract: A vehicle door inner trim panel assembly (12) includes an inner trim panel (15) having a first electrical connector (18) and the assembly also includes an electrical control panel (36) having a second electrical connector (38) that is electrically connected to the first electrical connector upon mounting of the electrical control panel on a mount (16) of the inner trim panel. Electrical switches, (40, 42, 44 and 46) of the electrical control panel (36) control operation of associated vehicle electrical components.

Abstract: In a vehicle of a size of approximately a one-box car, a camping car which can be used also for transportation such as regular commutation, shopping and so on based on the ability of setting up a portion or entirety of a roof portion of the vehicle higher than a normal running state for ensuring a life space within the vehicle.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle having an expandable room wherein the room can be positioned in a retracted or deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the room expands inwardly into the main housing of the vehicle so as to enlarge the area of the room without displacing the fixtures and plumbing that are typically positioned adjacent an outer wall of the room. The room can be extended in conjunction with an exterior slide-out assembly wherein the deployed slide-out assembly creates a larger inner living space so as to accommodate the expanded room wherein the expanded room comprises a walk-in closet.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable airfoil mountable to a vehicle and movable from a first position to a second position. The invention further includes an actuator device coupled to the adjustable airfoil to selectively move the airfoil from the first position to the second position and operatively coupled to a vehicle brake system so that the actuator device is able to receive a signal pertaining to operation of the vehicle brake system, wherein the actuator device moves the adjustable airfoil as a function of the signal. In an embodiment of the present invention, the adjustable airfoil further comprises a remote control device operably coupled to the actuator to provided a second signal, wherein the actuator device also moves the adjustable airfoil as a function of the second signal. In another embodiment, a method is disclosed for operating an adjustable airfoil as just described.

Abstract: A dump body for use on a off-highway rubber-tired haulage vehicle includes a curved floor having a forward portion, a rearward portion, and a pair of side edges extending between the forward portion and the rearward portion. The floor includes a bottom surface adapted for pivotal attachment to the haulage vehicle. A pair of sidewalls are provided that are joined to the floor along a corresponding one of the edges of the floor. Each of the sidewalls includes a forward portion, and each of the sidewalls may be curved. A curved front wall is joined to the forward portion of the floor and to the forward portion of each of the sidewalls. Accordingly, the floor, the sidewalls, and the front wall cooperate to define a payload space.

Abstract: A magnetic repulsion system to prevent collisions of vehicles by use of magnetic forces. The magnetic repulsion system to prevent collisions includes a plurality of mobile vehicles each having a body having an inner surface. Each of a plurality of bars is magnetized and has the same polarity. Each of the bars is coupled to the inner surface of one of the vehicles such that the bars substantially encompass each of the vehicles. The bars on a first of the vehicles are repelled by bars on a second of the vehicles by the magnetic polarity of the bars.

Abstract: A holding part of a cowl inner panel is disposed below a hood seal part of a cowl louver main body away therefrom by a predetermined distance, and the hood seal part is deformed by the impact force of a predetermined size or larger from the hood panel so as to reduce the deformation load on the hood panel. In the case impact force of a predetermined size or larger is applied on the hood panel, the impact force is transmitted to the hood seal part so that the hood seal part is deformed. Accordingly, the hood panel can be deformed drastically so that the impact to be applied from the hood panel onto the opposite party of the collision can be alleviated. Further, both end parts of a seal main body made from an elastic soft material, having a substantially U-shaped cross-section is fixed with a cowl louver and a flat plate part, respectively as well as the cowl louver and the flat plate part are fixed on the car body directly or indirectly.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof having a fixed roof structure with two successive roof openings, a fixed roof section being disposed between the roof openings, displaceable covers which cover the roof openings and are selectively movable to at least partially clear the roof openings, the respective covers being selectively movable longitudinally and being selectively pivotable into a ventilation position about a transverse axis of at least one of a front edge and a rear edge of the cover, and being selectively movable longitudinally so as to be positioned underneath the fixed roof section.

Abstract: The present invention involves a pelvis activated vehicle seat and headrest assembly for rear impact of a vehicle. The vehicle seat includes a seatback frame and the headrest assembly includes a pelvis activated support assembly attached to the seatback frame. The seatback frame includes an upper cross member having two side members integrally and oppositely attached on either end of the upper cross member. The side members extend downwardly and are attached to each other by a lower cross member. The support assembly includes a reaction plate and an impact target. The impact target is pivotably attached proximate the bottom portion of the seatback frame. The reaction plate is pivotally attached to each side member by pivoting side links. The impact target is slidably connected to the reaction plate to move the headrest cushion to an actuated position forward and above a normal position.

Abstract: A leg assembly for a vehicle passenger seat comprises a front leg frame and a rear leg comprising a first link pivotally connected at a first end to the rear foot, a second link pivotally connected at a first end to an intermediate point on the leg frame and a load-limiting strut pivotally connected at a first end to the front foot and pivotally connected at a second end to both the second end of the first link and the second end of the second link. The load-limiting strut is arranged to resist movement of the first and second links into alignment with each other, but to yield when subject to a load exceeding a predetermined value, thereby allowing the seat to pivot forwardly about its front foot.

Abstract: A lightweight reinforced seat assembly for a transportation vehicle is disclosed which includes a molded seat shell having a shell exterior and a shell interior. The seat shell includes a seat section and a back section joined together by a generally curved section. A plurality of seats is formed in the seat shell. A reinforcing network of longitudinal and lateral, generally enclosed tubular rib elements reinforce the seat shell to eliminate metal framing and weight. The reinforcing rib network includes a front tubular rib element extending laterally across a front width of the seat section, and a top tubular rib element extending laterally across a top width of the back section. Longitudinal edge tubular rib elements extend on opposing edges of the seat shell generally through the seat-section, curved section, and back-section. The edge tubular rib elements are connected to the front and top tubular rib elements.

Abstract: An upper back support in a vehicle seat, with the vehicle seat having a base assembly including a seat support. The seat member is supported on the base assembly and a back frame is pivoted to the base assembly for movement. A back shell is connected to the back frame and an upper back support is coupled to the back shell. The upper back support comprises a panel having a lower portion and an upper portion, with the lower portion flexibly coupled to the back shell of the vehicle seat. A resilient member is coupled to the panel proximate the upper portion and to the back shell of the vehicle seat. An additional resilient member can be coupled to the panel proximate the upper portion and to the back shell of the vehicle seat in a spaced apart relationship to the other resilient member.

Abstract: A portable forward leaning seating device to be used on a bleacher at sporting events to provide the user with superior support to that portion of his back which is most susceptible to fatigue and pain. The device consists of a padded seat (10) attached to a seat frame (12) which is securely attached to the bleacher by a spring loaded hook (42). The user sits on the padded seat (10) by facing the sporting event with the adjustable vertical support sleave (14) positioned between the user's thighs. The user rests his arms on the padded horizontal arm rests (16) which are positioned using the adjusting knob (32) and spring loaded tab (38) in such a way to provide comfortable support to the torso of the user in a forward leaning fashion. The lock clasp (20) serves to lock the vertical support armature (18) securely in place.

Abstract: A chair comprises an arm mechanism and a back mechanism each having an adjustment screw for releasably securing a sleeve and a shroud to a J-bar so that a height of either arm or back mechanism can be adjusted relative to the j-bar. Also, a protruded enlargement is formed at a top end of the upright backrest support.

Abstract: A ratchet gear is provided to each of a pair of arms (rotors), which are coupled through a bolt, at counter surfaces of a pair of their respective rotary portions opposing in an axial direction of the bolt serving as an axis of relative rotation, and each ratchet gear is provided with a plurality of gear teeth, while both the arms are pushed in their opposing direction by a spring, so that a relative rotating position of the arms is adjusted step by step per an angle set in accordance with the gear teeth, whereby it is possible to provide a rigid angle adjusting device that can be assembled at a low cost without increasing the size.