Abstract: The present invention relates to a cordless braking system for a mobility-aiding device, such as a wheeled walker (a rollator) or a transport chair. The cordless braking system includes a brake actuating linkage, disposed inside the leg and handlebar members of the mobility-aiding device, which extends during height adjustment of the handlebars. The brake-actuating linkage and the leg/handlebar of the mobility-aiding device are designed to enable a locking pin or bolt to extend all the way therethrough to ensure that all of the height-adjustable members are secured together during use.

Abstract: With reference to FIG. 1, a truck 1 for a skateboard 2 comprises a base structure 3 detachably secured to the underside 30 of the skateboard deck 4, a yoke assembly 17 having spaced-apart upper and lower portions 17a, 17b flexibly located by the base structure 3, a king-pin assembly 5 including a king-pin 7 for clamping the base structure 3 and the yoke assembly 17 together, and a pair of skateboard wheels 6 carried by the truck 1.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension has axle end portions each pivotally coupled to an associated leaf spring and thereby to an associated supporting vehicle frame rail. Control rods are pivotally coupled to the axle at locations below the leaf spring pivots. Desirably, one of such control rods is pivoted to the axle at a location above the wheel axis and the other of such control rods is pivotally coupled to the axle at a location below the wheel axis. A steering mechanism for steering the steerable wheels of a tandem axle includes first and second steering gears mounted to a common frame rail and driven by a single mechanical coupling such as a T-miter box. These steering gears may control respective steering gears at the opposite side of the vehicle.

Abstract: Auxiliary suspension on work phases of tension rubber for shaft of vehicles in general includes a pair of concentrical tubes, one outer and other one inner with rubber added on its surfaces of contact, which one turn one inside the other one, they put the rubber into tension efforts, this system can have two phases interbuilt or it can be hybrid, this suspension unites vehicle chassis to wheels shaft using a lever arm solded to outer tube and a supporting that holds inner tube and a system of tension control in the other extreme, and has characteristics like tension lever that changes longitudinal movement of tensor into angular movement that transmits to anchoring tube to stretch rubber and a tension arm or crossbeam that it is fixed to covering box into an extreme and that has a drilling where a tensor with forked stake passes and it gives a supporting point to tensor to serve to generate a longitudinal movement to permit to adjust tension of rubber at a lever wished.

Abstract: A manually maneuverable, quick release ride along miniature bicycle doll carrier, for holding a doll wearing a helmet therein, is mounted on a child's bicycle frame. The bicycle doll carrier functions as an important safety teaching element for the child playing with the doll, the doll's helmet and the doll seat carrier. A front mounting clamp is rigidly attached to the bicycle seat carrier post to or receive one of the quick release elements. The doll carrier is retained to the bicycle by front and rear support rod assemblies, which compose the quick release elements. For attachment by the child, the carrier with the pre-attached front support rods and rear support rod assembly is carried to the bicycle by the child. The quick release ends of the rear rod assembly are twisted to engage the bicycle frame members. Then the front support rods are guided to engage ends within angled holes in a front mounting clamp located upon the steering post of the bicycle.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a steering mechanism for a children's toy vehicle comprises a non-circular wheel piece connectable to a wheel turning mechanism of a toy vehicle. An arcuate front portion extends along the front periphery of the wheel piece. Preferably, the steering mechanism further comprises a curved rear portion along the rear periphery of the wheel piece. In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the steering mechanism includes a rear portion which is nested between two end portions of the front portion and the front portion and the rear portion form a tulip shape. In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the steering mechanism and wheel piece is combined with a front wheel frame which is connected to the wheel piece, a front tricycle wheel mounted to the front wheel frame, and a rear wheel frame which is pivotably coupled the front wheel frame. Two rear tricycle wheels are mounted to the rear wheel frame.

Abstract: A portable bicycle comprises a front bar having a front end coupled to a head tube, a rear frame section including a lower seat tube extended upwardly from a bottom bracket, a upper seat tube spaced and aligned with the lower seat tube, and a hollow rear bar for slidably receiving the front bar, the rear bar being intersected the upper and lower seat tubes, and a fastening mechanism for securing the front bar to the rear bar. Detaching a seat post and a saddle, unfastening the fastening mechanism, fully projecting the front bar from a rear opening of the rear bar, and fastening the fastening mechanism will shorten the distance between front and rear wheels to a minimum and facilitate the bicycle to store or carry in a much reduced size.

Abstract: A vehicle is described that allows an operator to adjust it specifically to fit the operator's desires. A seat can be adjusted for comfort and safety by adjusting distance from pedals, and a tilt relative to the frame. A particular seat cushion can also be adjusted to the particular desires of the rider. The relative movement of vehicle frame components when the vehicle is traveling over uneven terrain can be adjusted by adjusting a suspension dampener. The steering mechanism can be adjusted for a proper fit and comfort.

Abstract: A human powered golf cart with an auxiliary power source. There are several embodiments of the invention to accommodate one and two users with both a tricycle chassis, a quadracycle chassis and a bicycle chassis and bodies. A horizontal platform is attached to the back axle of the tricycle chassis and body and a single wheel cart is attached to a bicycle chassis and body. An auxiliary power source in the form of an electric battery and a chain driven electric motor is provided to supplement any power provided by the user(s).

Abstract: A bicycle including a frame having a main frame portion and an articulating frame portion pivotally mounted to the main frame portion and carrying a rear wheel of the bicycle at a hub axis. A shock absorber is operably connected between the main frame portion and the articulating frame portion to provide resistance to articulating motion of the articulating frame portion. A rearward end of the shock absorber preferably is pivotally mounted to the articulating frame portion at a location near the hub axis. The shock absorber preferably is positioned within a perimeter defined in a vertical plane generally by the articulating frame portion.

Abstract: The seat unit of a stroller includes a seat frame mounted on a stroller frame, a backrest frame unit, and a pad assembly. The backrest frame unit includes a backrest support mounted on the seat frame, and a movable frame member connected pivotally to the backrest support and pivotable from a folded position, where the movable frame member is disposed proximate to the backrest support to form a seating space adapted for seating of a baby therein, to an unfolded position, where the movable frame member extends inclinedly from the backrest support to form a reclining space adapted for reclining of the baby therein. The pad assembly includes a seat pad, a back pad and a backrest pad mounted on the seat frame, the backrest support and the movable frame member, respectively.

Abstract: A foldable stroller includes two locking devices for locking a frame body in an extended position, and a twist actuator mounted on and rotatable relative to a grip and having two cam paths disposed on an inner shell surface thereof. Two cam followers are interposed between the grip and the twist actuator, and have cam surfaces to confront and slidably engage the cam paths so as to move the cam followers along an axis when the twist actuator is rotated. Two keys are secured by the cam followers and extend radially and inwardly to be inserted into and slidable along two keyways formed in the grip. Two pulling cords respectively connect the keys with the locking devices to pull the locking devices so as to unlock the frame body when the cam followers are moved. A retaining member is disposed to prevent movement of the cam followers, and is manually operable to move radially.

Abstract: Sealing device for the interface between an airbag and a gas generator. A flat seal (7) made of an elastomer material is fixed by stitching (9) to the piece of cloth (5), constituting an interface, which is stitched to the wall of the airbag (4). The seal (7) has a circular opening at its center, which faces the opening presented by the interface (5). The diameter of the opening (7) is less than the outside diameter of the end (1) of the gas generator and the insertion of this end (1) into the opening (7) causes the formation of a flap formed by the edge of the seal (7), which acts as a sealing lip. The invention ensures an increase in pressure in the airbag and improves the shock absorbance offered to the occupant of the vehicle.

Abstract: The knee protection airbag device (S1) includes an airbag (40) which protrudes rearward from a deployment opening of a housing upon inflow of inflation gas, and deploys upward to be located in front of knees of an occupant between a vehicular body and the occupant. The airbag (40) includes an occupant's side wall (41) and a vehicular body side wall (42). Lower end (48) side of the airbag (40) as flatly expanded with the walls (41 and 42) overlaid on each other constitutes an upstream side of inflation gas. The airbag (40) is firstly folded to bring its upper end (47) close to its lower end (48), from flat expanded state in which the occupant's side wall (41) and the vehicular body side wall (42) are overlaid on each other. Thereafter, the airbag (40) is folded to reduce its transverse width, and then is housed in the housing. The airbag (40) of the knee protection airbag device (S1) is able to deploy effectively from the start to completion of deployment for protecting the knees of the occupant.

Abstract: An annular airbag is disclosed of the type where the center piece (12) of the steering wheel cover (11) (mostly em-bodied as the emblem of the vehicle producer) remains in place during the unfolding process. In order to prevent a vehicle occupant impacting the hole arising above the center piece with an inflated airbag, the tubular region (17) of the airbag above the center piece is embodied such that the cross-sectional area thereof in the inflated state reduces in the direction of the upper plate of the airbag from the center piece (12). The above is achieved, for example, by means of a special forming of the tubular region, by provision of pockets (21) and/or folds (31), the use of special materials, a special fixing of the airbag to the airbag module (9), or the fitting of tension straps (50).

Abstract: A supplemental restraint controller includes a main control portion and a safing control portion. In one example, the control portions communicate using one of pulse width modulation, frequency modulation or discrete digital signals. In one example, general input/output ports of an integrated circuit chip are used for establishing the communication between the main control portion and the safing control portion. In a disclosed example, the safing control portion includes an internal oscillator that provides cost savings and space savings.

Abstract: A gas generator which is inexpensive and easily assembled is provided. A cup body 20 loaded with a gas generating agent 24 and an igniter collar 14 holding an igniter main body 12 are connected and fastened in a way in which they are joined at a flange portion 20a and at an upper flat circumferential edge 15a, crimped by an upper end side 31 of a bent portion of a crimp case 30, and a lower flat circumferential edge 15b of a igniter collar 14 is crimped by a lower end side 32 of the bent portion of a crimp case 30. This is suitable as a gas generator for a pretensioner.

Abstract: An airbag module in a motor vehicle having a modular casing installed behind at least one opening flap built into the instrument panel is characterized in that the disk-shaped gas generator, including the modular casing surrounding it, is arranged on-edge at an angle to the plane of the instrument panel, its narrow side being defined by the gas-discharge openings arranged on its perimeter, and the folded airbag is arranged at least partially between the narrow side of the gas generator and the opening flap.

Abstract: When attaching a shutter type guard apparatus composed of a movable guard member which can be opened and closed, to the window portion of the cab of construction machinery, the guard member is constructed so that it can be closed to an intermediately opened position where it is easily operated.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a vehicle steering column 10 is designed to provide a modular quick-connect to a vehicle electronic system 12 and a vehicle steering mechanism 14. A steering wheel 36 is connected to a clock spring 34 in a known manner thereby providing electronic communication with the steering wheel 36. An electronic conduit 36 extends along the length of the steering column 10 and is preferably constructed of a rigid material. The electronic conduit 26 includes a first end and a second end for providing electronic communication from the clock spring 34 to the vehicle electronic system at an end of the steering column 10 opposite the steering wheel 36.

Abstract: Front wheel drive mechanism for toy vehicles in which supports are attached to the vehicle, with a drive bar being positioned between them, at each end of which is mounted a respective sub-assembly including a clasp and a cross link, of which two legs are fitted into respective openings in the clasp mounted on the end of the bar and whose other two ends are fitted into respective openings in another respective clasp attached to each wheel of the vehicle. The system is completed by a respective L-shaped rotational element connected to the ends of the clasp of the wheel, and in which are fitted the ends of a steering bar that has a U-shaped part in the center into which the steering axle is fitted, with one end bent into an L and the other end fastened to the steering wheel of the vehicle, with the entire assembly being attached to the vehicle by the supports and with the wheels and hub caps being attached at the end.

Abstract: A tilt adjustable type steering apparatus for a vehicle according to the present invention has a failsafe mechanism that makes the vehicle unable to travel by locking, e.g., a speed-change shift at a parking range (P) when a steering wheel is tilted up through a large angle, and prevents the steering wheel from being tilted up when other than parking of the vehicle, e.g., during the traveling. The present tilt adjustable type steering apparatus for the vehicle is provided with a large angle tilt-up sensor 24 for detecting that a front side end support seat portion (a tilt-up stopper) 21 of a rear column member 5 abuts on a rear side end support seat portion (a tilt-up stopper) 21 of a front column member 4. When detecting a vehicle travelable state such as a release from a parking brake, a shift-down or shift-up of the change gear, etc.

Abstract: A vehicle steering telescopic shaft having a male shaft and a female shaft so fitted to each other as not to be rotatable but to be slidable. First torque transmitting members are disposed between the male shaft and the female shaft, and roll when the male shaft and the female shaft make relative movements in axial directions. Elastic members are disposed adjacent in a radial direction to the first torque transmitting members and restrict them when rotated and apply a pre-load to the male shaft and the female shaft through the first torque transmitting members when not rotated. Second torque transmitting members are provided between the male shaft and the female shaft, and slide when the male shaft and the female shaft make the relative movements in the axial directions, and transmit a torque when rotated.

Abstract: In an assembled state, a steering column is supported movably on a vehicle body, and a holding member is mounted fixedly relative to the vehicle body. A sliding shaft is formed with a portion having cross sections of different sizes, and is connected with the steering column. An actuating mechanism shifts the position of the sliding shaft inserted in an elongate hole formed in the holding member. The hole is defined between opposite edges elongated in an elongate direction. When the steering column is moved by impact load, the sliding shaft is moved in the elongate direction in the elongate hole so that the sliding shaft contacts the opposite edges so as to absorb impact energy.

Abstract: A tension sensing assembly for a seat restraint system in a vehicle includes at least one anchor for operative connection to vehicle structure. The tension sensing assembly also includes a movable mechanism for operative connection to a buckle assembly of the seat restraint system. The tension sensing assembly includes at least one magnet operatively supported by the movable mechanism and a Hall effect sensor operatively supported by the at least one anchor and cooperable with the at least one magnet. The tension sensing assembly further includes at least one tension spring extending between the at least one anchor and the movable mechanism. The movable mechanism moves the at least one magnet relative to the Hall effect sensor to change an output of the Hall effect sensor to indicate a tension level in the seat restraint system when the at least one tension spring is stretched.

Abstract: An improved adjustable length ski pole which can be quickly and securely adjusted. A preferred embodiment of the pole includes two telescoping pole sections. The upper pole section includes a tree element having a series of spaced slots. The lower pole section includes a locking unit having a resiliently biased engagement member that locks into engagement with on of the spaced slots. The user simply plants the pole into a surface, twists the upper handle to rotate the upper pole section relative to the lower pole section causing the engagement member to disengage from the slot and slides the upper pole section relative to the lower pole section to the desired height. The user then allows the upper pole section to rotate back to it's original position causing the engagement member to lock back into the nearest slot.

Abstract: The invention concerns an anti-counterfeiting marker for providing variable entries (19) and for fixing them on a support (18) to be marked comprising: a sheet-like core (1) having at least a first coloured effect (21), visible when illuminated by predetermined light, and on the reverse side of the core (1), a brittle thickness (3) having a printing surface (4) designed to be damaged and peeled off the core (1) when scratched or erased in an attempt to counterfeit the variable entries (19), and including at least a second coloured effect (22) visible on the side of the printing surface (4) at least when illuminated by said predetermined light, and designed, by combination with the first coloured effect (21), to produce a third coloured effect (23). The invention also concerns the method for using such a marker and to the resulting marked medium.

Abstract: A badge device for identifying a person or object is provided. The badge device comprises a card substrate, a photo-luminescent marking applied to the card substrate, and a reflective marking applied to the card substrate.

Abstract: A self-verifying security document, such as a banknote (1) comprises a flexible sheet formed from a plastics substrate (2) bearing indicia (3). The sheet has a window (5) of transparent plastics material which includes self-verification means (11) for verifying a security device (4) provided at a laterally spaced second portion of the sheet when the sheet is bent or folded to bring the window (5) into register with the security device (4). The self-verification means may be an optical lens (11) for reading an area of microprinting (10). In another embodiment, the self-verification means may be an optical filter (21) for viewing an area (22) printed with metameric inks. In other embodiments, the self-verification means and the security device (4) may be polarising windows (31, 32) or Moire inducing patterns (41, 42).

Abstract: The invention concerns a quick coupling device comprising a tubular insert (4) provided with external anchoring means (5), a prong washer (12) which delimits a passage and housed in the tubular insert, and at least a gasket (10), the device comprising a tubular bushing (9) connected by linking means (8, 12) to the tubular insert (4) to extend into the passage opening of the washer coaxially thereto.

Abstract: A weatherproof non corrosive, non-metallic sill plate molded preferably of a sturdy plastic material, such as, for example, polyvinyl chloride, which is a fire resistant and resilient material. The sill plate is ultraviolet (UV) resistant and has high tensile strength for good impact resistance. The sill plate is resistant to corrosion from water exposure and has high impact resistance, with resistance to cracking. The polyvinyl chloride pipes also resist acid rain, which reacts to accelerate corrosion of either the aluminum or the metallic fasteners used for attachment due to differences in contact potential.

Abstract: A bulkhead assembly for a pipe-in-pipe system is disclosed, the assembly comprising an outer piece (26) and an inner piece (20) which can be screwed together along a first threaded portion (32), and further comprising a locking device (38), characterised in that the locking device (38) comprises a locking element screwed on a second threaded portion (34) having screw threads in a direction opposite to that of the first threaded portion.

Abstract: A self-fastening tap for connecting a branch pipe to an aperture of a given diameter provided in a main pipe. The tap comprises a hollow cylindrical body having a first open end of a given diameter and a second open end opposed to the first open end. The cylindrical body is sized to fit and seal the aperture provided in the main pipe. The first open end has an outer side provided with a flexible lip and an inner side provided with abutment means for abutting the branch pipe. The flexible lip has an outer diameter larger than the diameter of the first open end of the cylindrical body. The second open end has an outer side provided with an outer rim. The tap comprises removable at least one spacing ring slideably mounted around the cylindrical body, between the flexible lip and the outer rim.

Abstract: A gimballed joint includes an annular bellows seal circumscribed about a joint centerline mounted within forward and aft shrouds. The forward and aft shrouds have devises with lugs and a threaded hole is disposed through each of lugs. A ring circumscribed about the lugs has counterbored holes. Each of the counterbored holes is aligned with one of the threaded holes. Pins having heads and shanks extending inwardly therefrom are disposed through and the heads engage the counterbored holes. Externally threaded portions of the shanks are threaded into internally threaded holes in the each of the lugs. A key is disposed through a key hole extending inwardly through each of the heads and through threaded together portions of external threads of each of the externally threaded portions and internal threads of each of the internally threaded holes. In one embodiment wear bushings are disposed in the counterbored holes between the heads and the ring.

Abstract: An open-ended coupler for joining a pipe to a larger opening defines a passageway having straight and angled sections. The straight section has a uniform inner diameter concentric about a centerline sized to receive the outer diameter of the pipe. The angled section has a narrow end with an inner diameter less than that of a wide end and of the straight section, and being at least as large as the inner diameter of the pipe. The angled section has an upper portion above the centerline that at least in part increases in radius from the narrow end to the wide end. A lower portion has a constant radius, at least along a line extending between the narrow and wide ends at a six o'clock position with respect to the open end of the angled section. A face groove holds an o-ring and an alignment tab fixes the rotational orientation of the coupler.

Abstract: Helical groove fasteners and methods for producing the same are provided for use in systems requiring fluid passage through the fastener. In one embodiment, the fastener includes a shank, a head, a threaded portion, and at least one groove extending through at least a portion of the threaded portion. The fastener can include a single groove or multiple grooves. In certain preferred embodiments, the helix rotation angle of the groove is selected so that the shank has a continuous diameter to facilitate the thread forming process. In preferred embodiments, the fastener is cold forged and the threads are formed using a thread rolling die.

Abstract: A plug connection device (1), in particular for securing and tightening fluid couplings (11), has a holding device with a holder (14), a plug-in element (26) and an extension spring element in the form of an annular extension spring (23). The annular extension spring (23) acts as a wedge between an annular surface (32) formed on the plug-in element (26) and an annular rim (19) formed on the holder (14). The annular extension spring (23) can perform a rolling movement around its chord center axis (24). A particularly low static friction is present here because of the support of the annular extension spring (23) on the annular rim (19), which permits a continuous automatic re-tightening of the holding device (12).

Abstract: An end fitting, a pipe assembly and a method of assembling a pipe assembly according to which an end fitting is provided with a bore and at least one raised portion is provided on the surface of the housing of the end fitting defining the bore. When an end portion of a pipe is inserted in the bore the raised portion engages the corresponding outer surface of the pipe to provide a seal.

Abstract: This pipe joint comprises a hollow cylindrical joint body made of elastic material with a prescribed length, a circular flange is embedded into each of the both ends of the joint body, a plurality of through holes are provided communicating axially at prescribed intervals in the direction of the circumference of said flanges and the joint body, and said both flanges are connected to the joint body with a connecting appliance penetrated into these through holes.

Abstract: Hose coupling devices that securely connect an end of a hose to a fitting member using a retention mechanism operated by multi-threaded engagement of the fitting member with a collar member. The multi-threaded engagement also may operate a hose advancement mechanism. The advancement mechanism axially advances a hose during multi-threaded engagement so that the hose may be more effectively gripped by the retention mechanism.

Abstract: A flexible joint for connection between a pair of conduits for transferring a gas, under pressure, between the conduits. The joint includes a hollow, annular inner member for connection to one of the conduits which defines a spherically shaped, convex seal receiving surface and a hollow annular outer member which defines a spherically shaped, concave seal receiving surface for connection to another of the conduits. The outer member is mounted over the inner member such that the convex and concave surfaces are spaced apart and movable relative to one another about a common center point. Both the inner and outer members are open on opposite sides of their respective spherically shaped surfaces. The outer member may include and outer part and an intermediate part which is removably connected to the outer part. One of the members contains a single seal ring assembly retainer groove which opens toward and opposing one of the surfaces and which is centered on the center point.

Abstract: A system for coupling a plurality of pipes end-to-end in a locked configuration to thereby form an enclosed conduit comprising a first pipe having a receiving end and an insertion end, a first annular ring track formed on an inner surface of the receiving end; a second pipe, the second pipe having an insertion end and a receiving end, an opposing annular ring track formed on an outer surface of the insertion end; the receiving end of the first pipe sized to tightly receive the insertion end of the second pipe; an anti-reversing locking ring having a partial conic profile, the ring having a leading edge formed on a larger diameter opening of the ring, the ring having a trailing edge formed on a smaller diameter opening of the ring; and the ring positioned in the first ring track of the first pipe with the leading edge of the ring closer to the receiving end than the insertion end, such that when the insertion end of the second pipe is inserted into the receiving end of the first pipe, the trailing end of the r

Abstract: This invention is a method and apparatus for making a pressure-containing threaded tubular connection, suitable for remotely operated connection and separation, utilizing electrical heating to reduce the amount of make up torque required to produce reliable preloading of the connection. One aspect of the present invention comprises: 1) a first hub with male threads on its exterior and having a sealing face and axial flow passage, b) a second hub having an axial flow passage and carrying an annular seal which can be mated with the sealing face of the first hub and mounting a rotatable nut having female threads on its interior and integral nut heating means. After stabbing and initial make-up of the connection, the nut is heated and thereby expanded in a controlled manner and the connection retightened. Following cooling, the structural connection is fully preloaded and the annular seal fully compressed so that it seals. Reversing the procedure permits disconnection.

Abstract: A circular ring wave pool having an island in the center, the pool water depth becomes deeper the farther away from the island to the outside pool wall. A plurality of wave generators encompass the entire outer wall deep side of the pool. All wave generators point directly to the center of the island. Wave generators are synchronized in their action to produce waves that travel around the circular ring shaped pool in an endless loop therefore creating a traveling surfing wave that never ends. Many waves can be generated simultaneously creating a plurality of endless waves moving around the island. The sloping beach is at an angle to create a hollow tube breaking wave depending on wave speed and size. Hundreds of surfers can be in the pool at the same time all sitting out past the wave breakpoint waiting for an available wave to pass.

Abstract: A generator apparatus has a main shaft with an electric generator motor in driven connection therewith. A weight element is coupled to an end of the shaft and is supported radially outward of the longitudinal axis of the shaft. Leveraged movement of the end of the shaft in a cyclical motion imparts a tangential force on the weight element creating angular momentum which carries the weight element about a generally circular path relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, thereby rotating the shaft. The electric generator motor is driven by rotation of the shaft to produce electric power.

Abstract: The invention concerns a solar plant with at least two solar units (10xx) where each of the solar units (10xx) comprises a securing device (12) and a swivel-located supporting structure (14) mounted on it, on which solar modules and/or solar collectors (16) can be mounted, and which can follow the course of the sun by way of its rotational axis arranged essentially in a vertical position to the earth's surface.

Abstract: A power controller controls the turbine of a turbine powered generating system regardless of the load on the system to maximize the efficiency of the turbine and maintains the turbine at a substantially constant temperature during a system load change by using an energy storage device to provide power to the load while the turbine is changing speed to meet the new load demand.

Abstract: A latch assembly connected to a lock face of a sliding door includes two hooks which are connected to two activation plates respectively. Two rotation gears each have teeth engaged with the activation plates which are moved to pivot the two hooks when the two gears are rotated. A safety member is biased by a spring and includes a contact pin which movably extends through the lock face on the sliding door so that the safety member is pushed when the contact pin is pushed by a fixed door when the sliding door is in close position. The safety member further has an engaging pin which is removably engaged with the recess of the activation plate so that when the sliding door is in open position, the activation plate cannot be moved and the hooks are remained in the sliding door.

Abstract: An electric door lock includes a deadbolt, a spindle, an electric driving motor unit, and a coupling mechanism. The spindle is coupled to the deadbolt and is rotatable between a first position, where the deadbolt is at a locking position, and a second position, where the deadbolt is at an unlocking position. The coupling mechanism includes a driving member connected to the motor unit and a driven member connected to the spindle. The driving member is configured to engage the driven member so as to transmit rotary drive force of the motor unit to the spindle when the motor unit is operated for moving the spindle from the first position to the second position and vice versa, and is configured to disengage from the driven member when the spindle has been moved from the first position to the second position and vice versa.

Abstract: A door locking system for a motor vehicle includes a striker fixed to one of a car body and a car door, a base plate fixed to the other of the car body and the car door, the base plate having a striker leading slot in which the striker is removably insertable, a latch for latching the striker, the latch being pivoted on the base plate on one side of the striker leading slot, a pawl for locking and unlocking the latch, the pawl being pivoted on the base plate on the other side of the striker leading slot, a rotary pressing member driven to rotate the pawl to disengage the latch from the striker, and a rotatable opening lever which is manually rotated to disengage the latch. The rotary pressing member and the rotatable opening lever are pivoted about a common rotational shaft.