Abstract: A stand-up bedside hoisting apparatus includes a base; three legs fixedly connected an inner ends to the base to stably support the entire hoisting apparatus; a pivoted-arm mechanism including a lower rotary shaft that is rotatable relative to the base within a safe angular range, and an upper suspension arm that can be turned up and down relative to the rotary shaft; and a hanger pivotally connected to a front end of the suspension arm for holding a hoisting carriage to carry and move a patient. The hoisting apparatus may be easily and conveniently erected to stand up at one side of a sickbed without the need of being fixedly mounted to a wall or floor, and could therefore be moved for use at any place as necessary.

Abstract: A system for connecting side rails of a bed frame with a headboard and/or footboard. A hook plate is affixed to the side rails and has a pair of hooks extending outwardly from the ends of the side rails. The hooks form slots in the hook plates and the slots have forward edges formed at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical. A receiver housing is affixed to the headboard and/or footboard and has a vertical opening with a pair of transverse pins that span that opening. The side rails are affixed to the headboard and/or footboard by inserting the hooks into the vertical opening to engage the pins. A lever arm, pivotally affixed to the receiver housing, can be pivoted to force the hook plate downwardly to forcefully engage and lock the forward edge of the slots with the pins.

Abstract: A yoga mat that may be rolled up tightly and then held closed by straps, which wrap around and encircle the rolled up mat. The straps are affixed to the mat by the ends thereof being sewn to the edge of mat under an attachment strip, which fits along one entire edge of the mat. A shoulder strap is also attached under the attachment strip between the two straps, so that the mat can be carried over the shoulder with both hands and arms free.

Abstract: A bed siderail for a bed having a frame includes a flexible section to allow a portion of the siderail to flex upward.

Abstract: A method and device that provides an easily repeatable way in which to insert pillows into pillowcases. A flexible relatively thin sheet of material is provided that is sized and configured so as to attain a generally U-shaped configuration for insertion into a pillowcase, thereby creating a three-dimensional cavity through which a pillow can be inserted. The device can then be easily extracted from the pillowcase by merely sliding it out once the pillow is in place.

Abstract: A method for fitting bedding to a mattress in a fixed, taut position, comprising: providing a side surface formed with an interconnectable fastening means comprising band pairs of a two-sided, hooks-and-loops type material; providing bedding having double bands of fastening means fixedly attached along stretching bands on at least three sides; stretching and drawing a first component of the bedding over the side surface; attaching the first component to the fastening means in a removable attachment; stretching and drawing a second component of the bedding over the side surface; attaching the second component to the mattress fastening means in a removable attachment at a point below that of the first component; and repeating the above steps in sequential order for additional components of the bedding as needed, each additional component being attached in a stepped position extending below the attachment of a prior component on the side surface.

Abstract: A wound-up cylindrical package is provided of a substantially non-stretchable fabric that has edge regions in which different amounts of elastic elements are incorporated. The fabric is subsequently removed from the package without excessive gathering or twisting for convenient use as a skirt material in the fabrication of a fitted mattress cover.

Abstract: To provide an adjustable bed that assists a user to turn comfortably in his or her sleep without mental stress. Once an automatic mode starts, measurement on the depth of sleep of the user lying on the bed is launched. The depth of sleep is measured by detecting biological information such as brain waves, heart rate, and respiratory rate of the user using electrode sensors or the like, and analyzing the biological information according to a polysomnography method or the like. If the depth of sleep is 0, i.e., the user is in REM sleep, and if one hour or more has passed since the measurement is launched or since an immediately preceding turn operation, a turn operation is performed to turn the user.

Abstract: A device for upper body support of a recumbent person is provided, which comprises a first support portion, a second support portion, each of which is wedge-shaped. Each portion is, in vertical cross-section, substantially a right triangle. The longest surface of each portion forms a support surface and the thin end of the wedge of the first portion is hingedly connected to the support surface of the second portion at a position spaced from the thick end of the support surface of that portion. The portions are formed of a solid, yielding support material, such as polyurethane foam. Preferably the support portions have a water proof outer surface.

Abstract: An air mattress with a pillow top is disclosed. The pillow top is received on and extends at least partially across at least one of planar face of the mattress, and is constructed and arranged to be held in a fixed position relative to the face of the mattress on which it is received. The pillow top may be removably or permanently affixed to the air mattress, as desired. In an embodiment, the pillow top is attached to an edge weld of the air mattress.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable patient turning and lifting device and associated methods for turning and lifting an immobilized patient. The device comprises at least one inflation bladder configured to be secured between the patient's body and the patient supporting surface, such as a bed. The bladder is inflated with pressurized fluid. Preferably, the inflation bladder is secured by a body support having at least one support pad on which the patient is positioned. An embodiment provides two inflatable turning bladders oriented on the left and right sides of the back of the body support. Preferably, at least one fluid pump is provided in communication with the bladders, and it is preferably fitted with a controller to tailor the sequencing and timing of the inflation to reposition the patient's body.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided. The electric toothbrush includes a handle having a motor disposed therein and a head having one or more moving bristle holders, wherein the one or more moving bristle holders are operatively connected to the motor. A neck disposed is between the handle and the head. The handle has a viewing window and a movable viewing surface disposed there beneath, wherein at least a portion of the viewing surface is visible through the window. The viewing surface is mechanically coupled to the motor so that rotational output of the motor causes movement of the viewing surface. The viewing surface may be directly or indirectly coupled to the motor.

Abstract: A powered toothbrush is disclosed wherein portion of the toothbrush head is movable about a hinge. The movable portion of the head reciprocates about that hinge through the interaction of a flexible extension of that portion containing a slot. Movable within the slot is an offset end of a rotating drive shaft connected to the power source in the toothbrush. Translation of rotation movement of the drive shaft to reciprocating movement of the hinged head is achievable in a manner that the power source is not stalled or burned out if movement of the toothbrush head is prevented or limited.

Abstract: A system and a method for cleaning and rinsing a wafer includes at least three rollers that are capable of supporting a wafer by an edge of the wafer. At least one of the rollers is driven and thereby capable of rotating the wafer. At least one of the rollers is a movable roller mounted on an actuator. The system and method also includes a first movable scrubbing roller capable of being moved away from and alternatively to the first side of the wafer. A second movable scrubbing roller capable of being moved away from and alternatively to a second side of the wafer is also included. The second side of the wafer opposes the first side of the wafer. The system and method also includes at least one first side nozzle directed toward the first side of the wafer and at least one second side nozzle directed toward the second side of the wafer.

Abstract: A cleaning device (9) for a facade surface (3) of a building (1), comprising at least one elongate wiper strip unit (10) movable back and forth along at least one guide rail unit (6) by means of a stationarily arranged drive motor (45), the wiper strip unit extending at right angles to the guide rail unit (6), and comprising at least one cleaning fluid line (29) with which spray nozzles (31) directed towards the surface (2) to be cleaned are connected; for a simple, space-saving design thereof, the wiper strip unit (10) includes at least one carrier (19) slidingly guided in the guide rail unit (6), the carrier being tightly connected to a linear driving element (32), e.g. a toothed belt (33) that is movable along the guide rail unit (6), the stationarily arranged drive motor (45) being associated with this driving element.

Abstract: The invention concerns a toothbrush (2), elongated in shape, comprising bristles (9), and arranged to have on a horizontal flat support (30) at least a stable equilibrium position wherein the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush is substantially parallel to the support and the bristles (9) extending at some distance from the support and towards the support. Said position(s) of stable equilibrium is/are the only position(s) of stable equilibrium of the toothbrush on the support.

Abstract: An agitator includes a high strength, continuous metal axle, a pulley held on one end of the metal axle and a sleeve of lightweight plastic material received over the axle. The agitator is manufactured by molding a pulley body onto an underlying metal support or D-nut, fitting an axle into the pulley, molding a sleeve around the axle and securing a cleaning structure on the sleeve.

Abstract: A paint roller assembly has a lower frame and an upper frame. A spring connection assembly connects the upper frame to the lower frame to permit the upper frame structure to pivot or flex with respect to the lower frame. The upper frame and the lower frame are each constructed and arranged to receive a cylindrical paint roller support for holding paint rollers. A handle member on the lower frame is used by the workperson to operate the paint roller assembly.

Abstract: An advanced cleaning system comprising cleaning compositions, pads, and implements provide effective cleaning of soft and hard surfaces. The system includes (a) a handle portion, the handle portion having a proximal end and a distal end, (b) a cleaning head portion that is attached to the distal end of the handle portion and that is adapted for use with a removable cleaning pad; (c) a cradle that is secured to the handle portion, and (d) a detachable cleaning aerosol reservoir for delivering cleaning fluid onto the surface to be cleaned adjacent the cleaning head portion, wherein the reservoir is positioned within the cradle.

Abstract: A wiper blade is proposed which is used to clean windows, especially of motor vehicles. The wiper blade is displaceable transversely to its length, preferably about a pendulum axis, and can be pressed with an elongated, rubber-elastic wiper strip (46) against the window (54) to be wiped; the wiper strip is disposed on the lower band face (49), oriented toward the window, of a bandlike-elongated, spring-elastic support element (42). Chattering that occurs during wiping operation and causes an unsatisfactory outcome of wiping as well as considerable noise, is avoided if the region of the upper band face (43), remote from the window, of the support element (42), the wiper blade is provided with a mass body, which is disposed movably, at least in the displacement direction (74) of the wiper blade.

Abstract: A wiper (22) has a length (L) which is divided into a distal segment (D), a middle segment (M) and a proximal segment (P). Wiper (22) has first and second wiper blades (26, 28), each having wiping faces (26c, 28c) in contact with a surface S and defining therebetween a channel (30). One or both of the blades (26, 28) have one-way water-passage formations thereon along the middle segment (M) of the length (L) thereof. Such formations, e.g., notches (34,36), are dimensioned and configured to permit passage of water through, e.g., the second blade (28), to the channel (30) when the second blade (28) is moving in a first direction, and to prevent passage of water through notches (34) when the second blade is moving in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Conversely, the first blade (26) formations, e.g.

Abstract: A door closer includes a closer casing, a pivot unit, and a length-variable damping cylinder. The pivot unit includes a pivot axle, a cam member, and a cam follower member. The pivot axle has a drive end portion that extends into and that is retained rotatably in the closer casing, and a coupling end portion that extends out of the closer casing. The cam member is mounted co-rotatably on the drive end portion of the pivot axle. The cam follower member is disposed in the closer casing, and is acted upon by the cam member. The damping cylinder is disposed in the closer casing, and has one end coupled to the cam follower member and an opposite end anchored to the closer casing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door closer, in a housing of which is received a sliding cylinder, the sliding cylinder is provided with teeth on an outer periphery thereof for meshing with a gear wheel of a door shaft, a sliding cylinder interiorly formed with inner wall serves to move relative to a piston of a piston shaft. At an end of the piston shaft is provided with an oil-replenishing cylinder that serves to replenish hydraulic oil to the sliding cylinder via a one-way valve.

Abstract: In-floor, adjustable, track assembly for sliding panels with a build-in weep system, including a track, extending upward from a base, for engaging the undercarriage of a vertically-oriented panel, and supporting rectilinear motion therealong, an upright splash guard, parallel to and spaced slightly apart from one side of the upright track and forming, with the track, a channel therebetween with the base, for directing moisture from the bottom of the panel into the channel, at least one collection pan mounted under the channel and accessible through an aperture to collect moisture from the channel, and a hose for drawing off the moisture from the channel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a safety unit of a hinge for a folding ladder to prevent a user's finger from being caught in the hinge when the hinge rotates. The hinge includes a first joint unit, a second joint unit, and a locking unit, and the safety unit is provided between a first stop shoulder of the first joint unit and a second stop shoulder of the second joint unit. The safety unit includes a mount part and an insert part. The mount part is provided in the first joint unit to be positioned under the first stop shoulder, and an inside portion of the mount part is rounded to surround a part of the first joint unit. The insert part extends from an upper end of the mount part, and is rounded to have the same curvature as the inside portion of the mount part.

Abstract: An opening and closing device includes a rotor pressed by a rotor spring and a reverse-rotor pressed by reverse-rotor spring, of which rotor cam and reverse-rotor cam are respectively placed at a certain position of stator cam. With this construction, rotor is urged in an opening direction in the opening condition and urged in a closing direction in the closing condition with respect to stator. A release cam pushes the reverse-rotor cam by moving a releaser along an axis, so that the device opens.

Abstract: A multi-axis automobile door mount providing a combination of swing-out and vertical-lift motion suitable for retrofitting a conventional swing-out automobile door for vertical-lift operation. The door is opened from a closed position in the conventional swing-out movement about a swing-out hinge. At a predetermined swing-out angle of the door to the automobile body, the door is moved in an upward vertical direction about the vertical-lift hinge. The door is closed by lowering the door to the horizontal orientation and closed in the conventional swing-in manner. A vertical-lift door system is provided to substantially incorporate the movement of a vertical-lift door with an integrated system of one or more hinges and lift assist devices. The lift assist devices provide for, singularly or in combination, among other things, controlled and deliberate movement of the door, power-assisted door operation, and/or easier integration and assembly onto the automobile.

Abstract: A drawer pull, wherein a one-piece pull member has projections which cooperate with openings associated with the drawer front. Assembly of the pull member and drawer front involves principally relative sliding movement of the pull member parallel to the drawer front so as to effect a locking engagement of the pull member to the drawer front.

Abstract: The machine for making a non-woven material aerologically has a forming and conveying surface permeable to air, a dispersion chamber surmounting said surface and means, particularly vacuum means located under said forming and conveying surface of the non-woven material, which are capable not only of producing an air flow inside the dispersion chamber that allows the fibers inside the chamber to disperse and projects them onto the forming and conveying surface, but also create a vacuum in one zone—called the vacuum zone (9)—of the forming and conveying surface (1) of the non-woven material that extends under the dispersion chamber (2) and downstream from it, with the vacuum speed decreasing between the upstream and downstream parts of said zone (9).

Abstract: A rubberized conveyor belt fastener is provided including a plate portion and elastomeric material that extends beyond lateral sides of the plate so that gaps between adjacent plate portions in a conveyor belt splice can be minimized. The plate portions can also include elastomeric material extending over the upper surface thereof to better absorb impact forces therewith. Preferably, the elastomeric material connects a strip of plates together. Both upper and lower plates can be provided with elastomeric material with the lower plates of solid plate fasteners having bolts preassembled thereto deriving the additional benefit of utilizing the elastomeric material to hold the bolt head in its lower plate aperture.

Abstract: A spring-loaded compression cable grab (20) that is used for cinching and attaching a wire rope cable to a fixed object. The cable grab consists of a hollow cylindrical chuck (26) having a tapered socket (32) and a pair of bifurcated arms (40) attached to the sides. A collet (46) is disposed within the tapered socket that includes a bore (48) within, having an inside diameter compatible with a wire rope cable. A hollow chuck cap (54) is attached to the chuck with a compression spring (60) disposed within the chuck between the collet and the chuck cap, which urges the collet into the tapered socket. The grab functions such that after a cable has been inserted into the chuck first end and is manually cinched tightly, the collet firmly grips a wire rope cable on the bore in the collet when a cable is pulled in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A method for forming a unitary polymeric projection or fastener comprising a base layer, and a multiplicity of spaced projections or hook members projecting from the upper surface of the unitary base layer the method generally including extruding of forming a thermoplastic resin through a die plate or mold. A die plate, if used, is shaped to form a base layer and spaced ridges, projecting above a surface of the base layer. When the die forms the spaced ridges or ribs the cross sectional shape of the projections are formed by the die plate. The ridges are then cut at spaced locations along their lengths to form discrete cut portions of the ridges. The cut portions are then heat treated resulting in shrinkage of at least a portion of at least the cut portion thickness by from 5 to 90 percent, preferably 30 to 90 percent thereby forming discrete upstanding projections.

Abstract: A sliding reusable connector for attaching gear to a base unit of the present invention preferably includes a main body and a slide. The main body has a main body track portion at a first main body end and a main body locking portion at a second main body end. The slide has a slide locking structure at one end and longitudinal slide track structure extending substantially between the first slide end and the second slide end. The slide track structure is slidably interconnected with the main body track portion. The slide locking structure is repeatedly lockable and unlockable with the main body locking portion. In one preferred embodiment the connector has at least one secondary connection means defined in the main body.

Abstract: A buckle arrangement for releasably connecting two parts of an object that includes a post which projects out at right angles from one part, and a ring-shaped body which is connected to the other part and which is received by the post. The ring-shaped body carries latching shoulders which engage with a waist in the post and which can be released from the post by applying pressure against two exposed press keys connected to the latch shoulders. The buckle arrangement can be used between a lateral end-part of an upper edge-region of a carrier pouch in a child-supporting harness and a chest strap included in the harness, or for mutually connecting the ends of a belt belonging to a babysitter.

Abstract: A three-dimensional ornamental device adapted for rotation about an axis to produce a changing perspective that creates an interesting visual effect can be made by a process including the steps of cutting a sheet of material into a desired geometric shape, making cuts into the sheet material to form a series of disconnected adjacent strips, and bending the strips from a reference plane so that the strips are angularly spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: A piezoelectric/electrostrictive device includes a pair of thin plates confronting each other, a fixing member supporting the thin plates thereon, and movable portions disposed on end portions of the pair of thin plates. Protrusions are formed on principal surfaces of first ceramic green sheets according to at least a single thick film forming process. The protrusions will subsequently serve as the movable portions, and the first ceramic green sheets will subsequently serve as the thin plates. The first ceramic green sheets and a second ceramic green sheet which will subsequently serve as the fixing member are stacked into a ceramic green laminated body. The ceramic green laminated body is baked into an integral ceramic laminated body. Piezoelectric/electrostrictive elements are formed on the ceramic laminated body.

Abstract: A method of forming a cushioning pad includes placing a component formed of polyurethane foam onto a first web of polyethylene foam. A second web of polyethylene foam is then placed over the component to sandwich the component. Heat and pressure is applied to the sandwich, which flattens the component and forms a seam between the first web and the second web encircling the component. If an unsealed cushioning pad is to be formed, a hollow needle is inserted into one of the first web or the second web. Air passes through the hollow needle and into the component, which absorbs the air and expands. Later, the needle is removed. If a sealed cushioning pad is to be formed, an insertion point of the hollow needle is in the seam, between the first web and the second web. After the component absorbs air and expands, the needle is removed and the insertion point of the hollow needle is re-seamed.

Abstract: A removal and installation device for external and internal snap rings that can switch between shaft and hole modes by simple operation and produces better controllability, workability, serviceability and easiness in handling is provided. A rotary plate is rotated in a positive direction, a left side lever is turned as a shaft part is rotated integrally with the rotary plate, right and left side levers are crossed substantially in an X shape, the crossed parts supported by the shaft part, realizing the hole mode. The rotary plate is rotated in reverse direction, the left side lever is turned in a reverse direction as the shaft part is rotated in a reverse direction integrally with the rotary plate, both pivot parts of the right and left side levers arranged substantially in a V shape supported by the shaft part so that both projected working tools are parallel, realizing the shaft mode.

Abstract: An improved mechanism feeds loops or ties into clip attachment apparatus such as a clipper. The loops preferably have tie portions, the carrier may be a tape, and the loops should be in substantially equidistant series on the carrier. The carrier passes around rollers and a dancer, and along a stationary plate. Strip plates are preferably pivotally mounted adjacent the stationary plate. A loop and carrier drive indexes the loops on the carrier toward the clip attachment apparatus. A strip plate drive pivots the strip plates to and from positions in which the strip plates strip a loop adjacent the clip attachment apparatus at least partially from the carrier. The strip plate drive pivots the strip plates to catch the loop adjacent the clip attachment apparatus between the strip plates and pull the loop at least partially from the carrier.

Abstract: A tight-spot power steering pump pulley removal tool for removing a power steering pump pulley, comprising a two-part interlocking structure, a handle and a forcing member. The two-part interlocking structure has a recess in at least one side, the recess defining a through bore with a thread. The through bore travels through the two-part interlocking structure; the forcing member is adapted to be screwed through the through bore. The recess further defines an axial lip overhang adapted to attach to an annular groove. The recess is adapted to accommodate a hub flange associated with a power steering pulley apparatus. The two-part interlocking structure further comprises a threaded blind hole. The handle is reversibly attached to the blind hole.

Abstract: The present invention includes a portable disassembly tool 56 for removing outer track links 36 from a track chain assembly 12. The disassembly tool 56 includes a body adapted to engage the track chain assembly and a moveable ram 66 to engage a pair of track pins 46. During extension of the ram 66, the body 58 engages an outer track link 36 and removes it from the track pins 46. Additionally, a “V” block 104 is provided to engage the track pins 46 and hold the track chain assembly 12 together after the outer track links 36 have been removed.

Abstract: A mold fixture 20 for safe and efficient extraction, insertion and storage of mold inserts 26, 28 is provided. The mold fixture 20 includes a lower receiving area 24 for fixedly receiving a lower mold insert 28, an upper receiving area 22 for fixedly receiving an upper mold insert 26. The mold fixture 20 facilitates insertion or extraction of the upper and lower mold inserts 26, 28 into/from a molding machine 1 in a safe and secure manner. Furthermore, the upper and lower mold inserts 26, 28 can be securely stored within the mold fixture 20 at a storage location.

Abstract: A method of forming a slip joint includes providing a forming mandrel having a plurality of axially extending external splines, placing an inner tube circumferentially about the mandrel, and applying radially inward pressure on the inner tube to deform the inner tube and cause it to conform to the shape of the mandrel. The deformation step forms splines on the outer surface of the inner tube. A circumferential seal is then applied around the inner tube, and an outer tube is placed around the inner tube and the seal. Radially inward pressure is applied on the outer tube to deform the outer tube and cause it to conform to the shape of the inner tube, and thereby forming splines on the inner surface of the outer tube. The splines on the outer surface of the inner tube and the splines on the inner surface of the outer tube are configured to cooperate together to form a slip joint.

Abstract: A fence rail bracket system. The bracket system may include a bracket with an open end for receiving a fence rail, a retention clip for attaching the rail to the bracket, and a cap for covering the open end of the bracket. The bracket may attach to a wall or post and the fence rail may be slid into the open end of the bracket. The retention clip may attach the bracket to the fence rail and prevent the rail from sliding out of the bracket. The cap may be removably attached to the bracket to conceal the hardware used in the system for a more aesthetically pleasing look.

Abstract: A nail module for nail attachment of metal tags to hot steel includes a nail and a fracturable carrier. The nail has a pointed shank and a head. The carrier houses the nail and has a delivery end and a female socket end. The carrier delivery end is adapted to receive said nail shank. The female socket end is adapted to receive said nail head. The female socket end also is adapted to receive a mandrel for carrying the module to a driving location in an orientation for driving the nail into a workpiece. The carrier is fractured and releases the nail when the mandrel drives the nail into a workpiece.

Abstract: A sliding panel display device for displaying two different images, such as photographs, comprises front and rear panels, each bearing a different image or photograph, and each divided into a plurality of parallel strips. The strips of the front panel are arranged as slidable interleaves between the strips of the rear panel, whereby the strips of the front panel are movable between a first position, in which the strips of the rear panel are completely covered by the strips of the front panel, and a second position, in which the strips of the front panel are completely hidden behind the strips of the rear panel whereby in the first position, only the image on the front panel is visible, while in the second position, only the image on the rear panel is visible. These panels are held together in the interleaved relationship in a holder that forms a frame. The rear panel is fixed in the holder, while the front panel is held in the holder so as to be slidable between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A bracket for pivotally mounting a handle adjacent to an opening of a vehicle includes a handle receiving portion adapted to receive an end of the handle, a pivot pin for pivotally mounting the end of the handle at the handle receiving portion, and at least one mounting hole or aperture. The handle receiving portion is configured to retain the end of the handle such that the handle is in an in use position or a stored position. The pivot pin extends downward from the handle receiving portion and includes a biasing member to bias the handle at either position. The mounting aperture is accessible for securing the bracket to a surface of the vehicle when the pivot pin and the handle are assembled to the bracket. The bracket and the handle thus may be mounted to the wall of the vehicle as a pre-assembled unit.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for simultaneously securing a plurality of display articles onto a hangable merchandiser are disclosed. The apparatus includes a strip shaped hangar and a detachable handle secured to the strip. The handle is used to secure the display articles to the strip and then the handle is detached from the strip. The process reduces the cost of securing display articles to the strip.

Abstract: A hem joint for a vehicular closure structure assembled from stamped sheet metal includes an inner panel having circular raised anchor pins formed integrally with the inner panel prior to assembly of the inner panel with an outer panel. A flange formed from the outer panel is coined over each anchor pin so as to completely encapsulate an end portion of each anchor pin, mechanically interlocking the inner and outer panels.

Abstract: A shaft sleeve structure for use in a module capable of being slid along a guiding shaft and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. The shaft sleeve structure includes: a passage punched through the module for receiving the guiding shaft and providing a first opening segment, a second opening segment and a central segment, wherein the first opening segment has an internal diameter larger than that of the second opening segment, and the central segment has an internal diameter gradually tapered from the first opening segment to the second opening segment; a first bearing having an external diameter mounted in the first opening segment and having an internal diameter for slidably receiving therein the guiding shaft; and a second bearing having an external diameter mounted in the second opening segment and having an internal diameter for slidably receiving therein the guiding shaft.