Abstract: A special fitting consisting of four sub components. The main boby of 1 has a thread on to which the conical threaded ring 2 is mounted by tightening, in-between the thread of teh body 1 and the conical part 9, the wall of the layflat hose 6. Using the nut 4 all the sub compoents are tightened up, thus achieving perfect sealing between the water off-take fitting and the layflat hose.

Abstract: In a fuel injection valve including a flat fuel diffusion chamber provided between a valve seat member and an injector plate to widen radially outwards from an outer end edge of a valve seat bore, an annular step is formed on a ceiling surface of the fuel diffusion chamber so that a level of the ceiling surface is gradually lowered radially outwards, and fuel injection orifices are disposed immediately below the step and at a distance from an inner peripheral wall of the fuel diffusion chamber. Thus, a fuel spread radially in the fuel diffusion chamber is allowed to collide with the annular step, leading to an enhancement in fuel diffusing effect, so that it is possible to further promote the atomization of the fuel injected from the fuel injection orifices and to form more stable fuel spray forms.

Abstract: A fuel injector (1), in particular a fuel injector (1) for fuel-injection systems of internal combustion engines, comprises a first magnetic coil (2) cooperating with a first armature (3), a second magnetic coil (4) cooperating with a second armature (5), and a valve needle (14) which is in force-locking connection with the first armature (3) via a first flange (12) and to the second armature (5) via a second flange (13), to actuate a valve-closure member. A restoring spring (17) acts upon the valve needle (14) in a closing direction of the fuel injector (1). A first positioning spring (15), situated between the first flange (12) and the first armature (3), acts upon the first armature (3) in the closing direction of the fuel injector (1), while a second positioning spring (16), situated between the second flange (13) and the second armature (5), acts upon the second armature (5) in an opening direction of the fuel injector (1).

Abstract: An injection device satisfies the following conditions: 5 mm≦La≦10 mm, 0 mm≦Lb≦1.0 mm, Lb<Lc, and 0.5 ≦Ld/La ≦1.5, wherein La is a length of a coil, Lb is a distance between a downstream end surface of the coil and a downstream end surface of a non-magnetic portion, Lc is a distance between the end surface of the coil and a downstream end surface of a stationary core (or stationary portion), Ld is a length of the non-magnetic portion. The device also satisfies the following conditions: 0.2≦Sb/Sa≦0.9, and 0.1≦(Lf+Lc)/La≦1.0, wherein Sa is a cross-sectional area of a main portion, Sb is a cross-sectional area of a reduced size portion, Lf is a length of the reduced size portion.

Abstract: An improved nozzle and iodine injector system for use in a COIL are disclosed. The improved nozzle is a two-dimensional, minimum length nozzle with a curved sonic line. The iodine injection system utilizes a series of slender struts for iodine injection into the oxygen stream through a series of small orifices that are located along the base of each strut. The struts are located within the nozzle such that the need for a diluent gas for the iodine is reduced. The use of the nozzle and iodine injection system, particularly when combined with the SOG disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/453,148, have the potential for yielding a highly efficient, high power, optically superior COIL device that is compact, scalable, can operate in space, and has good pressure recovery potential.

Abstract: Fluidic nozzle for emitting pressurized liquid includes a body forming mutually interconnected chambers including a liquid inlet chamber, an oscillatory chamber, and a liquid outlet chamber together defining a longitudinal axis of the nozzle. The oscillatory chamber includes a vortex section for inducing swirling of the liquid, A stream deflector is disposed in the vortex section upstream of an entrance to the outlet chamber, the stream deflector extending in a direction laterally of the axis from one wall of the vortex section to an opposite wall thereof.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising: two sheets (1, 1′), at least one of which is deformable, the two sheets forming a fluid reservoir (15) between them, said at least one deformable sheet defining a deformable actuating wall so as to reduce the volume of the reservoir, the reservoir (15) advantageously being provided with resilient means (4) urging the reservoir towards its maximum volume; and a dispensing piece (2) fixed in leaktight manner between the two sheets (1, 1′) and defining a dispensing orifice (24) via which the fluid from the reservoir is dispensed; said fluid dispensing being characterized in that the reservoir (15) is defined by an inner first sealing line (12) and the outer peripheral edges of the sheets are sealed together along an outer second sealing line (10) which surrounds the inner first sealing line, the two sealing lines (10, 12) defining between them at least one non-sealed-together zone (11) in which the sheets are not sealed together.

Abstract: An injection system, injector, and associated method are provided for injecting and combusting combustion fluids in a combustion chamber. The system includes a faceplate that faces the combustion chamber and a plurality of injectors that extend through the faceplate. Each of the injectors has an injector body with an outlet side. A fuel bore extends from a fuel bore inlet to a fuel bore outlet located at the outlet side of the injector. Each injector also includes a swirler chamber with at least one inlet for receiving steam and an oxidizing fluid and an oxidizing fluid outlet located on the injector outlet side. A converging channel extends from the oxidizing fluid outlet to the swirler chamber, and the converging channel converges relative to the fuel bore so that that steam and oxidizing fluid exiting the injector through the oxidizing fluid outlet impinge on a stream of fuel in the combustion chamber flowing from the fuel bore.

Abstract: Malfunctions of sliding bearings of gyratory crushers used in crushing stone are anticipated by providing sensors in connection to bearing parts, by means of which sensors it is possible to observe increases in friction forces. A beginning bearing damage can be detected by means of sensors at such an early stage, that extensive damage to bearings and to other parts of the crusher can be prevented.

Abstract: A mobile impact crusher assembly for crushing objects is provided. The mobile impact crusher assembly includes a frame that is configured for attachment to a vehicle. The vehicle is capable of moving the mobile impact crusher assembly and at least partially rotating the mobile impact crusher assembly. The frame is configured to hold objects that are to be crushed. The frame is also configured to allow for crushed to be removed. A rotor is rotationally mounted on the frame. The rotor is configured to rotate and crush objects that are held by the frame.

Abstract: A mobile impact crusher assembly for crushing objects is provided. The mobile impact crusher assembly includes a frame that is configured for attachment to a vehicle. The vehicle is capable of moving the mobile impact crusher assembly and at least partially rotating the mobile impact crusher assembly. The frame is configured to hold objects that are to be crushed. The frame is also configured to allow for crushed objects to be removed. A rotor is rotationally mounted on the frame. The rotor is configured to rotate and crush objects that are held by the frame. A guard may be provided and may be configured to block an inlet opening of the frame and prevent objects from exiting the frame through the inlet opening. Additionally or alternatively to the guard, a dust suppression system may be provided in order to reduce the amount of dust brought about by the crushing operation.

Abstract: A mobile jaw crusher assembly for crushing objects is provided. The assembly includes a frame and a first crushing member that is configured to be moved and at least partially rotated by a vehicle. The first crushing member is configured to be attached to the vehicle. A second crushing member is also present and faces the first crushing member. The first and second crushing members define a crushing chamber that is used for crushing objects. The second crushing member is configured to be moved and at least partially rotated by the vehicle.

Abstract: A mobile jaw crusher assembly for crushing objects is provided. The assembly includes a frame and a first crushing member that is configured to be moved and at least partially rotated by a vehicle. The first crushing member is configured to be attached to the vehicle. A second crushing member is also present and faces the first crushing member. The first and second crushing members define a crushing chamber that is used for crushing objects. The second crushing member is configured to be moved and at least partially rotated by the vehicle. A guard may be provided and may be configured to block an inlet opening of the frame and prevent objects from exiting the frame through the inlet opening. Additionally or alternatively to the guard, a dust suppression system may be provided in order to reduce the amount of dust brought about by the crushing operation.

Abstract: A package of layered nonwoven strip material is formed by an apparatus having a driven belt that surrounds and uniformly compresses the layers of strip material. The package is formed with strips supplied at negligible tension to promote uniform growth and pressure. As a result, the material in the package is not damaged, and the package is independently stable.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a roll assembly comprising an elongated, substantially rigid, cylindrical roll; a carrier sheet wrapped around the roll, having an inner edge attached to the roll in parallel with the roll axis and upper and lower surfaces with opposed longitudinal edges extending perpendicularly to the roll axis; and a friction strip extending along each longitudinal edge of the upper surface of the carrier sheet, wherein the coefficient of friction of the strips is greater than the coefficient of friction of the upper surface of the carrier sheet. The carrier sheet attached to the roll is preferable a plastic film made of polyester or polycarbonate having a thickness in the range of 5 to 15 mils. This sheet may be made up of one film sheet or multiple sheets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a centrifugal brake apparatus of a bait cast reel which is capable of selectively adjusting a braking force of a spool by a user in such a manner that a plurality of brake shoes closely contact with an inner surface of a brake ring in proportion to a rotation when casting a bait. The centrifugal brake apparatus according to the present invention includes a spool in which a spool shaft is rotatably engaged to a reel, a brake housing which is engaged to the spool shaft and is rotated together with the spool and includes a slide groove formed in a radial shape and in which a plurality of brake shoes are slidably engaged, and a cover which is engaged to the brake housing and is rotated together with the spool and is rotatably engaged to respect to the brake housing and includes a plurality of engaging protrusions for thereby selectively limiting the movements of the brake shoes.

Abstract: In a recording tape cartridge, an opening is formed at a corner portion between wall portions which are at a front and a side with respect to a direction of loading, into a drive device, a substantially rectangular case accommodating a reel on which a recording tape is wound. The opening is inclined with respect to the direction of loading. A leader member attached to an end portion of the recording tape is pulled-out from the opening. A door, which is formed in an arc-shape and opens and closes the opening, is disposed at the opening so as to be slidable along a predetermined, arc-shaped guide groove. A width of the groove is formed so as to narrow along a direction in which the door closes the opening. Opening and closing operations of the door are thereby stabilized.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a winding apparatus adaptable to longer films with minimum design changes in existing apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for dispensing rolled sheet material, the apparatus including a housing defining an interior adapted to contain rolled sheet material and a dispensing opening for allowing sheet material to be dispensed from the interior of the housing. The apparatus further includes a nip within the housing such as, for example, may be formed by first and second rollers. In addition, the apparatus includes a mobile roll support system adapted to support a roll of sheet material within the housing wherein the roll of sheet material rotates to dispense sheet material and further wherein the mobile roll support system and the roll of sheet material move toward the nip as sheet material is dispensed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for dispensing rolled sheet material, the apparatus including a housing defining an interior adapted to rotatably support rolled sheet material and having a dispensing opening sized to allow sheet material to be dispensed therefrom. The apparatus further includes a nip within the housing such as, for example, may be formed by first and second rollers. In addition, the apparatus includes a sheet material dispensing surface proximate the dispensing opening, the sheet material dispensing surface comprising at least one protrusion.

Abstract: A highly mobile, compact creel that utilizes frames for holding yarn packages (or bobbins) for feeding yarn to a tufting machine. Each frame includes holders affixed to the frame for holding yarn packages facing front and back, a header attachable to the frame for directing yarn from the yarn packages to the tufting machine, and anti-static flexible tubing for leading yarn from the holders to the header. The header provides for aligning all the yarn ends in the same plane to join them to ends already threaded into the tufting machine. An optional frame overlay upright having a ring affixed thereto and strands threaded through the ring prevents yarn from upper yarn packages from falling onto tubes holding lower yarn packages causing yarn entanglement.

Abstract: A self-aligning stackable cable reel has a pair of spaced apart disc-shaped flanges joined by a tubular central core. Each flange has a periphery and an outside face. A generally annular rim extends around the periphery of each flange and projects outwardly from the outside face to an edge. The edge of each rim is contoured to define a repeating serpentine pattern around the rim. When two cable reels are stacked end-on-end, the serpentine patterns of their respective rims intermesh to align the cable reels automatically with each other and to lock them against relative sliding motion during transport.

Abstract: A fin assembly includes a fin base, a fin tip rotatably connected with the fin base, and means for selectively locking the fin tip in a chosen configuration. A vehicle includes a body defining a cavity therein and defining an opening through a wall thereof, a fin control mechanism disposed within the cavity, and a fin base having an axle extending through the opening and engaged with the fin control mechanism. The vehicle further comprises a fin tip rotatably connected with the fin base, and means for selectively locking the fin tip in a chosen configuration. A method for configuring a fin assembly on a vehicle includes providing a fin tip rotatably connected with a fin base being operably coupled with the vehicle and selectively locking the fin tip in a first position relative to the fin base.

Abstract: The drogue 11 comprises a canopy 50 supported by a plurality of adjustable ribs 42 and further ribs 43. A control unit 36 is provided for moving the adjustable ribs 42 into a first position P1, in which an air stream can inflate the canopy 50 whereby drag on the canopy causes the drogue 11 to draw a fuel hose 74 from a tanker aircraft 63 into an extended position, and into a second position P2 in which the canopy 50 takes on a cylindrical form and drag thereon in the extended position will be reduced. Selected adjustable supports are movable relative to the others by a control mechanism 41 to adjust a selected portion of the canopy 50 whereby the drag on that portion will be increased and the drogue 11 will move to a new position.

Abstract: An active vibration control system including a sensor responsive to a source of vibration and which provides an output signal representative of the vibrations; at least one actuator positioned to impart canceling vibrations to the source of vibrations based on an input signal; a correction subsystem responsive to the actuator for estimating the sensor output in the absence of the canceling vibrations and which outputs a corrected output signal representative only of the vibrations emanating from the source; and a state space predictor responsive to the corrected output signal for determining the input signal to the actuator based on variations in the corrected output signal to better control vibrations especially in chaotic systems.

Abstract: A multi-purpose aircraft servicing system (10) for an aircraft (12) is provided. The system (10) includes a multi-servicing bridge 16 having a main bridge section (26) with a plurality of bridge servicing units (56). A bridgehead (28) is mechanically coupled to the main bridge section (26) and mates to the aircraft (12). A method of servicing the aircraft (12) is also provided including parking the aircraft (12) at a terminal (24). The multi-purpose aircraft servicing system (10) is rotated to mate with the aircraft (12). The aircraft (12) is serviced from at least one side of the aircraft (12).

Abstract: An aircraft antiterrorist security system is provided. An intrusion resistant door system separates a pilot cockpit area from a passenger area on an aircraft. A remotely activatable personnel incapacitating system is provided that is effective for incapacitating personnel located within the passenger area. A remote control system is provided that is effective for remotely activating the personnel incapacitating system. The remote control system may comprise a manually activatable actuator located in the pilot cockpit area. In addition, or alternatively, the remote control system may comprise a wirelessly activatable mechanism for receiving control signals from a ground-based location for remotely activating the personnel incapacitating system. Alternatively or additionally, the remote control system may comprise a passenger-activatable mechanism for enabling passengers to activate the personnel incapacitating system.

Abstract: An environmental control system has a cooling loop including a cooling turbine which, in use, drives a compressor, and an intercooler apparatus, for cooling air compressed by the compressor prior to the air being expanded and cooled over the cooling turbine, and a heat exchanger to which at least a proportion of the cooled and expanded air from the turbine is fed to cool a heat load, and wherein, in a first mode of operation, the cooling loop is closed so that the air circulates around the closed loop from the compressor to the intercooler apparatus to the cooling turbine, and thence to the heat exchanger, and back to the compressor, and in a second mode of operation the cooling loop is open to allow working fluid to pass from the system whilst further working fluid is introduced into the cooling loop, and wherein an ambient air inlet valve is provided to provide for the admission of ambient air to the cooling loop, when the system is operating in the second mode of operation.

Abstract: An aircraft seat assembly 10 is provided including a plurality of aircraft seat elements 12. The aircraft seat assembly 10 includes a first aircraft seat element 18, having a first seat portion 16 and a first back portion 18. The first back portion 18 includes a lower back portion 22 and an upper back portion 24. The lower back portion 22 is rotatable between a raised position 26, wherein the lower back portion 22 is tangential with the upper back portion 24 to form a contiguous back rest 29, and a lowered position 28, wherein the lower back portion 22 is tangential with the first seat portion 16 to form an extended horizontal sleeping platform 32.

Abstract: Smoothly curved protuberances (8, 26, 34) are added to an elongate body (2, 16, 18, 20, 22, 32) to modify the fluid flow to reduce the drag Force Fdrag and the forces induced by vortex shedding Fvortex. The protuberances can be arranged in diametrically opposed pairs with longitudinally adjacent pairs having different radial directions first to cope with fluid flow from a variety of different directions.

Abstract: An aircraft composite assembly 10 is provided, including a first composite member 12, at least one first flange joint 26 comprising a first plurality of plies 24 cured to the first composite member 12, a second composite member 30, and at least one second flange joint 38 comprising a second plurality of plies 36 cured to the second composite member 30. The at least one second flange joint 38 is bonded to the at least one first flange joint 26 such that the first composite member 12 is affixed to the second composite member 30.

Abstract: An aerial cargo container is described that includes a cargo box with a plurality of hinged rotor blades having a stowed position against the sides of the box and a deployed position extending outwardly from the box, and a deceleration and orientation assembly to slow the descent of the container and align the longitudinal axis of the container with the relative wind direction, thereby minimizing damage to the blades upon opening. The assembly includes a drogue chute, a blade retainer to secure the blades in the stowed position, and a folded metering cord attached between the drogue chute and the box, and a segment securing the blade retainer, whereby the cord segments unfold sequentially upon exertion of a force to slow and orient the container, prior to release of the blade retainer to permit movement of the blades to their deployed positions.

Abstract: A cable duct coupler for coupling a first cable duct section to a second cable duct section without the need for tools, the cable duct coupler comprising a channel portion, a first outer guide element and a second outer guide element, a barb mount extending from at least one of the channel portion and the outer guide elements, and a barb having a body and first and second arms extending from the body, the barb being mounted on the barb mount, wherein at least a portion of the first arm extends at an angle between the first portion of the channel portion and the barb body and at least a portion of the second arm extends at an angle between the second portion of the channel portion and the barb body.

Abstract: The invention includes a stand. The stand includes a main body comprising a first component and a second component. Each component includes a wall and at least one leg extending from the wall, the leg or legs defining a sliding space. The leg or legs of the second component slide within sliding space of the first component so that the main body expands and contracts as the wall of the first component is moved farther from and closer to, respectively, the wall of the second component.

Abstract: An extensible leg frame has four support rods, four tubes, four hollow joints, four bottom seats, and eight connection rods. Each hollow joint is disposed on a top end of the corresponding support rod. Each tube is disposed on the corresponding bottom seat. Each support rod is inserted through the corresponding tube. Each connection rod is connected to the corresponding hollow joint and the corresponding bottom seat. Each support rod has a round aperture. Each hollow joint has a plurality of circular apertures. A rivet fastens the corresponding hollow joint and the corresponding support rod together.

Abstract: A leg assembly (12) for a tripod (10) comprises a first leg unit (13), a second leg unit (14) and a third leg unit (15). First leg unit (13) includes legs (13A and 13B). Second leg unit (14) includes legs (14A and 14B). Legs (14A and 14B) are laterally spaced from each other and held in fixed position by an upper cross member (17) and a lower cross member (18). Legs (13A and 13B) can slide through openings in upper cross member (17). Leg (15A) can slide through an opening in lower cross member (18). Upper cross member (17) includes a first fixing means for selectively locking and unlocking the first leg unit in position. The lower cross member (18) includes a second fixing means for selectively locking and unlocking the third leg unit in position. A first lever (23) is used to selectively actuate the first fixing means. A second lever (24) is position adjacent to first lever (23). Second lever (24) is connected via a connecting means such as torsion bar (25) to the second fixing means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support trestle comprising a base (1 to 5) and a support head (8) mounted thereon, whose height is adjustable, said support head having a support element that is configured as a roller (9) and is used to support workpieces. According to the invention, the support head (8) has at least one additional support element (10, 11) that can be used instead of the roller (9) and that can be brought into an operational position by pivoting the support head (8).

Abstract: A tilt-swivel stand includes a base member, a movable member mounted on the base member, and a connecting mechanism for connecting the base member to the movable member. The connecting mechanism consists of a protrusion and a guide groove into which the protrusion is inserted. The protrusion includes a shank and an engaging portion. This engaging portion has a normal size greater than the width of the guide groove. The engaging portion is flexible enough to go through the guide groove.

Abstract: A furniture leg support is attachable to the underside of a piece of furniture, for example a tabletop, where the furniture leg support is tubular with an interior bore that receives a leg section that can be adjustably positioned in the interior bore, and where a support brace extends between the furniture leg support and the piece of furniture to reinforce the leg support, the support brace has a projection at its attachment to the leg support that can be used to suspend an article, such as an article of clothing or a backpack, from the projection.

Abstract: A floor protector for the legs of a chair or table including an insert receivable in the bottom of the leg which includes a removable floor protector retaining member. A floor protector of a pad of a soft floor protective material is removably mounted in the retaining member having a portion extending downwardly from the retaining member in contact with the floor or the like on which the chair or table is disposed. The pad can be quickly and easily replaced when worn. At least one shim is provided for compensating for the stability of the chair or table legs with respect to the floor on which it sets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastener intended for mounting objects on plates, comprising two mutually movable tongues (2, 4), which are pressable against opposite sides of a plate. The two tongues (2, 4) are included in separate parts (1, 3), a first one (1) of which includes two male-like, elastic resilient fingers (5, 5′) having first serrations (6), while the second part (3) comprises a seat (11), which is delimited by second serrations (12). The two fingers (5, 5′) are insertable in the seat (11) to a depth which is determined by the thickness of the plate, the fingers (5, 5′) as a consequence of the inherent elasticity thereof being kept resiliently pressed in the seat with the first serrations (6) in engagement with the second serrations (12) in order to lock the parts in relation to each other.

Abstract: In a cabinet having vertically extending side members (5) forming part of a chassis of the cabinet, panel mounts (1), also to extend vertically in the cabinet and to have panels mounted thereupon, are mountable to the side members (5) by integral members (3) which extend parallel to the outer face of the panel mount (1) at a spacing from the outer face and in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the panel mount (1), i.e., horizontally. The integral members (3) are engaged in respective apertures in the side members (5) or in braces (7) extending between the side members (5) followed by forward or rearward movement to effect securement, retaining means such as pins or studs then being inserted in aligned bores (8, 9) in the panel mounts (1) and side members (5) to prevent return movement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved roof bracket that is configured to retain a plank that provides support to a roofer. The roof bracket is configured to allow efficient and safe roof construction. The roof bracket includes a main body having an air hose tab that has a first air hose retention area formed through the air hose tab. The first air hose retention area has a first diameter configured to securably retain an air hose of the pneumatic roofing tool such that the weight of the air hose does not cause the air hose to slide through the air hose tab. The roof bracket may also include interchange angled brackets that allow the plank to be supported at varying angles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for nurses to secure nursing supplies on retractable cords in order to keep the nursing supplies permanently organized, easily accessible and permanently secured to prevent misplacing or losing the supplies. The device can be augmented with pockets, velcro fasteners and a holder for alcohol pads or other supplies not suited for the retractable cords. No previous inventions kept the nursing supplies permanently organized and secured.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for adjusting the length of an infusion tube (2) comprising a first wall (3) and a second wall (4) and at least one connecting element (5) connecting the first wall (3) to the second wall (4), said connecting element (5) being situated at a distance to the peripheral circumference of the walls (6), and wherein the distance between the walls in radial distance to said connecting element provides an inlet opening extending around the connecting element having a width (M) measured between the walls (3, 4); and wherein the apparatus comprises at least one attachment device (8) for securing the infusion tube (2).

Abstract: A support device is provided for a crutch or cane which allows the crutch or cane to lean against a surface such as an edge of a table, banister, automobile panel or the like while minimizing the risk that the crutch or cane will fall over. In accordance with one embodiment, the support device is initially in the form of a pad which can be wrapped around a crutch strut or cane shaft. The pad is preferably made of rubber or a rubber like material and releasably secured by VELCRO® which holds the pad in a tubular configuration around the strut or shaft. In accordance with other embodiments, the support device is a sleeve or strip attached to the crutch strut or cane shaft by a manufacturer or by a crutch or cane user.

Abstract: A wooden collapsible drum stand that facilitates multiple sized conga drums in two modes, i.e. stand up or sit down play. The drum stand includes three leg members, a triangular main ring with three leg slots for each leg. A band or rope is used to support the base of the drum and is adjustable via a locking knob. The drum stand can accommodate accessory mounts for other percussion instruments by attachment to one or more leg members.

Abstract: A picture hanger has a metal base from which is stamped a tongue for receiving a wire of a picture frame hung on a wall. The tongue has a convex shape with respect to a front face of the base and a ledge thereof on which the wire rests bears against a protrusion extending from the base front face. The tongue has bends with progressively increasing angles as it extends away from the base.

Abstract: A seat assembly for a motor vehicle includes an air spring suspension system for effectively isolating the occupant of the vehicle's seat from shock, vibration and inertial forces directed along both a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. A stationary base plate member is attached to the floor of the vehicle and it supports a pivot linkage assembly joining the stationary base member to a movable base member. An air spring is disposed between the stationary base member and the movable base member to displace the movable base member in a generally vertical direction to an extent allowed by the linkage assembly. Supported atop the movable base member is a seat slide assembly that permits fore and aft adjustment of seat position within the vehicle. A vehicle seat mount is affixed to the pair of slide members and includes shock absorbing springs that are disposed between the slide members and the vehicle seat mount for cushioning inertial forces due to acceleration and braking.

Abstract: A counter-balancing mechanism comprising a support (1) for supporting an article to be tilted about a horizontal axis; a cam (4) movable with the support, the cam surface of which varies in a direction normal to the plane of rotation of the support; and a cam follower (9) loaded by a resilient means (12) whereby, as the support rotates, the cam follower and resilient means causes a return force to be exerted to substantially conteract the torque caused by the rotation of the support. Preferably, a means for varying the return force in accordance with a load on the support is provided, wherein the cam and resilient means is able to rotate about a center offset from the central axis about which the support rotates and including means for setting a variable reaction point, against which the cam follower force reacts, at or offset from said central axis, thereby to cause the return force exerted due to rotation of the support about a particular angle to be varied.