Abstract: A drill bit (11) for attachment to an elongate drill rod (10), the drill bit (11) including means for attachment to an end of the drill rod, and a leading end which defines a pair of diametrically opposed slots (16, 17) which open axially for receipt of a portion of a drill tip (18) which projects axially from the slots (16, 17). The drill tip (18) being fixedly secured within each of the slots (16, 17). Further, a drill rod or a self drilling roof bolt comprising the above drill bit (11).

Abstract: Water contained in exhaust gas discharged from a fuel cell stack 22 is separated by a gas-liquid separator 48 and is accumulated in a recovery tank 54. The procedure of the invention sets a release amount of water and selects one or multiple positions for water release, based on the driving conditions including the vehicle speed and the acceleration, the turning state, activation or non-activation of skid reduction control, the distance from any object detected by clearance sonars 94a through 94d, a distance from a subsequent vehicle measured by an extremely high frequency radar 92, and the presence of raindrops detected by a raindrop detection sensor, and releases the water accumulated in the recovery tank 54 from water outlets at the selected one or multiple positions among water outlets 58a through 58f at multiple different locations. This arrangement ensures adequate release of the water produced by the fuel cell stack 22 to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A method is provided for reducing engine idling time in a hybrid vehicle that includes a vehicle accessory and a hybrid powertrain having an engine, a generator operatively coupled to the engine, and an energy source. The method includes selectively powering the vehicle accessory using the energy source while the engine is not running, monitoring the energy source state of charge, selectively starting the engine when the energy source state of charge is less than or equal to a predetermined minimum state of charge, operating the engine driven generator to recharge the energy source to a predetermined maximum state of charge, and turning off the engine when the energy source state of charge is greater than or equal to the predetermined maximum state of charge. A hybrid electric vehicle power delivery system is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power supply device, particularly for a motor vehicle, with an internal combustion vehicle engine (FM), actuating a first rotary current generator (DG1) and a internal combustion supply engine (VM), actuating a second rotary current generator (DG2), whereby a controlled alteration switch (BS) connects the rotary current generator (DG1, DG2), which is currently in operation, to a first voltage converter (K1), topping a secondary converter (K2), the output voltage (UB) of which feeds low-voltage consumers (V) and an accumulator battery (AB), characterized in that the first voltage converter (K1) is a direct-voltage generator with solid-state circuit elements (MOS), which is polyphase high-frequency pulse-length regulated, generating an intermediate direct voltage (UG), which is converted to the low output voltage (UB) by the second voltage converter (K2), a direct-voltage regulator with a solid-state circuit element (MOS1), which is high-frequency pulse-length regulated.

Abstract: A radiator module for commercial motor vehicles, in particular for agricultural tractors, has a support plate (7) fixed to the chassis and at least one coolant radiator (10) fixed to the support plate. The radiator has a radiator block (17) and two coolant tanks (19, 20) oriented at opposite ends of the block with one tank (20) adjacent the support plate (7) and one (19) spaced away form the support plate. In order to increase the cooling performance of the radiator module (6) despite keeping the installation space above the support plate (7) constant it is proposed that the coolant tank near the plate (20) is constructed from two mutually complementing tank parts (26, 28). The first tank part (26) is assigned to the radiator block (17) and has an encircling flange (25) for pressure sealed attachment of the coolant radiator (10) on the support plate (7). A second tank part (28) is assigned to the support plate (7).

Abstract: The present invention provides a motorcycle including a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame supported by the front and rear wheels, a crankcase, a transmission case coupled to the crankcase, a transmission access door coupled to a side of the transmission case, and a dipstick assembly coupled to the side of the transmission case. The dipstick assembly is positioned between the crankcase and the transmission access door.

Abstract: A hybrid drive system for a four-wheel drive system arranged to supply motive power to a primary output shaft of a transfer case from an internal combustion engine and to a secondary output shaft from an electric motor/generator. The transfer case is comprised of a planetary gearset having an input driven by the motor/generator and an output directing drive torque to the secondary drivelines. This hybrid drive arrangement permits use of a modified transfer case in place of a conventional transfer case in a traditional four-wheel drive driveline.

Abstract: A vehicle-pedal backward-displacement preventing device including: (a) a pedal bracket supporting an operating pedal having a depressible portion; (b) upper and lower attachments fixed to the pedal bracket, such that the pedal bracket is attached to a dash panel through the attachments; and (c) a guide member fixed to the pedal bracket or a vehicle body member and is operable to restrain, in event of backward movement of the pedal bracket together with the dash panel toward a driver's seat, the depressible portion of the operating pedal from being backwardly displaced toward the driver's seat, by causing a distal end portion of the pedal bracket to be downwardly displaced.

Abstract: A dashboard for a motor vehicle includes a support beam extending between windshield pillars of a motor vehicle body, and an active arrangement which interacts with the support beam for vibration damping. The active arrangement includes plural actuators which are disposed on the support beam and a controller which is operatively connected to the actuators. Further provided is an alert system for recognizing a fatigue state of a driver, with the actuators operatively connected to the alert system via the controller.

Abstract: Impacts with a vehicle body panel are detected by sensing airflow inboard of the vehicle body panel. The airflow can be measured by heated element sensor, a Pitot tube sensor, a venturi sensor or other airflow-responsive sensor. For side impact detection, the sensor is located in a door or pillar on the side of the vehicle; for frontal impact detection, the sensor may be located behind the front bumper. Multiple sensors mounted in distributed locations can be used to determine the location and extent of an impact.

Abstract: A passenger protection system includes: a first to third sensors for detecting an impact of the vehicle in a lateral direction of the vehicle; a determination element for determining a side collision of the vehicle on the basis of signals outputted from the first to third sensors; a first communication passage for connecting among the first and second sensors and the determination element to transmit signals from the first and second sensors to the determination element; and a second communication passage for connecting between the third sensor and the determination element to transmit a signal from the third sensor to the determination element.

Abstract: An engine start controlling system for an engine of the vehicle, makes an authentication for a user ID received from a mobile device and authentications for respective device IDs received from respective electrical devices. The system allows, based on a first operation, the engine to start, in a case that all of the authentications for the user ID and the device IDs are successful, and prohibits the engine from starting, in a case that the authentication for the user ID is unsuccessful, irrespective of results of the authentications for the respective device IDs. The engine start controller further allows, based on a second operation, the engine to start, in a case that all of authentications belonging to a selected group are successful and that one authentication belonging to a second group is unsuccessful.

Abstract: A powertrain mounting system includes a pair of engine and transmission mount assemblies. The engine mount assemblies include an isolator assembly having an elastomeric bushing with an encapsulated mounting member, an integral snubber, and a bracket assembly having a one piece can arranged to house the bushing and having an interlock arranged to engage the bushing. The bushing is press-fit into the can and arranged to isolate the mounting member from the can thereby dampening powertrain vibration and controlling powertrain movement, and the snubber is arranged to limit movement of the bushing relative to the can. The transmission mount assembly includes a support member, a pair of isolators positioned relative to each other, and a pair of mounting brackets positioned on the isolators; wherein the isolators are arranged to maintain the mounting brackets in spaced relation to the support member thereby dampening powertrain vibration and controlling powertrain movement.

Abstract: A cart frame includes front and rear parts, and a connecting device; the front part has a laid-down U-shaped of the receiving member, and a locating member secured to the receiving member; the locating member has a lengthways-extending room therein, which communicates with the inside of the receiving member; a spring and a pin are held in the room; the pin is passed into the spring at a thinner portion such that the spring normally makes the pin pass into the receiving member at the other end; a handle bar is passed through a slot of the locating member, and joined to the pin; the rear part has an engaging post thereon; thus, the front and rear parts will be firmly joined when the engaging post is passed into the receiving member, and the pin is biased to engage the engaging post by the spring, and when the connecting device is used.

Abstract: The present invention features an all terrain, four-wheeled vehicle frame for carrying at least two passengers in a side-by-side riding configuration, comprising a rigid, tubular frame body which provides for a forward passenger compartment having structural support members for carrying a pair of seats for the side-by-side passengers and a rearward engine compartment configured for receiving an engine, power train, and transmission for driving wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle frame also includes a vertical, load-bearing truss member extending generally along a longitudinal, central axis of the vehicle within the passenger compartment, the truss member forming a load-bearing structural member between the pair of seats.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus for a power steering system on a vehicle, where the apparatus includes an input shaft for receiving a steering input and for rotating about a rotational axis. An output shaft is provided for transmitting the steering input from the input shaft to a steered wheel assembly of the vehicle. A torque transmitting member connects between the input shaft and the output shaft for transmitting a torque from the input shaft to the output shaft. A sensor provides an analog output voltage in response to a sensed magnetic field. A magnet is located adjacent and in radially spaced relation to the sensor, and a magnetic field varying member is positioned in a magnetic field of the magnet, where the magnetic field varying member is movable in a longitudinal direction generally parallel to the rotational axis to vary a magnetic flux between the magnet and the sensor in response to relative movement between the input shaft and the output shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides a controller of an electric power steering device which does not apply an uncomfortable feeling to a operation of steering wheel while securing a fault determination confirming period enough long to prevent an erroneous detection of a torque sensor fault, and can secure a safety operation of steering wheel, even in the case that an output value of a torque sensor detecting a steering torque of a steering wheel becomes abnormal.

Abstract: A switching device of a chopper circuit is interrupted from a switching circuit when the switching device has a breakdown, whereby power source input is directly output without being boosted by chopper operation. A motor controller provided to ECU of an electrically-driven power steering device is equipped with a chopper circuit for carrying out a voltage boosting operation, a detection circuit for detecting a failure of a first switching device TR1 in the chopper circuit, and an interrupting relay switch. A controller carries out ON/OFF control on the first switching device, and when the detection circuit detects the failure of the switching device, the controller turns off the interrupting relay switch, and separates the first switching device from the chopper circuit. At this time, the battery voltage Vin is output as an output voltage Vout without being boosted by the chopper circuit.

Abstract: Latching connection for an arrangement comprising a plurality of loudspeaker boxes hanging one above the other An attachment apparatus for forming an arrangement comprising a plurality of loudspeaker boxes hanging one above the other comprises a latching connection (25, 26) by means of which two loudspeaker boxes (2) which are adjacent in the arrangement can be connected together at a preselectable angle.

Abstract: A speaker system, includes a speaker enclosure that has a surface, a speaker that is mounted in the speaker enclosure, a vibration portion that has one end fixed on the surface of the speaker enclosure so as to be allowed to vibrate elastically, an opening portion that is provided in the surface where the vibration portion is provided, and disposed in a position corresponding to a vibration region of the vibration portion and a sealing member that covers a gap formed between the vibration portion and a rim portion of the opening portion while enabling vibration of the vibration portion so as to keep the speaker enclosure airtight.

Abstract: Basalt filament is manufactured in such a manner that the fiber diameter can be controlled and the filament is not severed during the winding step. A network former and a glass modifier are formed and maintained with respect to basalt rock ore, and the crystallization and binding of basalt fiber are inhibited, the heat-resistance property of basalt fiber is greatly improved from the conventional 750° C. to 850 or 900° C., and significant cost reduction is achieved over conventional products. The method includes the steps of: grinding basalt rock as a material; washing a resultant ground rock; melting the ground rock that has been washed; transforming a molten product into fiber; and drawing the fiber in an aligned manner, and winding it. The temperature of the molten product in the melting step is 1400 to 1650° C., and log? is 2.15 to 2.35 dPa·s and preferably 2.2 to 2.3 dPa·s, where ? is the viscosity of the molten product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device to filter and damp the vibrations between a first element subjected to an incident vibratory wave and a second element radiating a filtered vibratory wave This device comprises an interface structure to transfer vibratory energy constituted by at least one elastic component and at least one dissipative component attached in parallel to the elastic component to ensure the filtration and damping of the incident vibratory wave, the dissipative component being constituted by two separate rigid frames ensuring, punctually or continuously, deflection functions, if required, by a lever arm effect, amplification of the vibratory energies generated by the elastic components towards a dissipative material positioned between them, said dissipative component providing damping for the elastic component.

Abstract: A boat trailer ladder assembly for entering or exiting the bow of a boat on a boat trailer includes: (a) a generally trapezoidal-shaped platform portion attachable to the boat trailer between a winch assembly of the trailer and a trailer hitch assembly of the trailer; and (b) a ladder portion including a boarding ladder and a brace device, the boarding ladder including two substantially parallel, spaced apart side rails and a plurality of ladder steps extending between the ladder side rails, the ladder steps having a spaced horizontal relationship with one another, the lower ends of the boarding ladder being attached to the platform portion, the brace device having an upper end movably affixed to at least one of the ladder steps or one of the side rails of the boarding ladder; wherein a lower end of the brace device is attachable to a post of the winch assembly of the boat trailer.

Abstract: A self-erecting suspension platform system having a work platform suspended between a sinistral modular mast and a dextral modular mast by a hoisting system. The modular masts are composed of at least two mast units stacked vertically and attached to one another. Each mast unit has a multifunction rail including a plurality of safety engagement devices and a stabilizer guide device, a unit interconnection device, and a unit assembly guide. The work platform has at least two mast stabilizers that cooperate with the stabilizer guide devices to prevent undesired swaying of the suspended work platform. The work platform has a plurality of platform mast engagers cooperating with at least one of the mast safety engagement devices to releasably lock the platform to the modular mast. The hoisting system includes multiple carriages, hoists, and mast cables. Each carriage receives the associated mast so that the carriage may be conveniently slid up and down the mast.

Abstract: A ladder stabilizing apparatus is provided for a ladder having two distally spaced vertical rails. The stabilizer apparatus comprises a mounting bracket configured for mounting onto and against the base portion of the side rails of a ladder. The stabilizer includes an elongated rectangular shaped ground pad member which is hingeably attached to the mounting bracket such that the ground pad is free to pivot between a folded position where it rests against the side of the mounting bracket and therefore against the side of the ladder side rail, to a second open and supportive position wherein the ground pad pivots about the hinge to a position in which it is substantially perpendicular to the mounting bracket and to the vertical side rail of the ladder. The stabilizer further includes an elongated folding locking strut member to hold the ground pad in a supportive position, providing the ladder with a wider base, a larger area over which to distribute the weight and improved resistance to tip over of the ladder.

Abstract: A platform assembly adapted for securement to a support. The platform assembly includes a base having a front end and a rear end, and a brace adapted to be secured to the support. The rear end of the base is pivotally secured to the brace. At least one flexible strap supports the front end of the base at a selective angle relative to the base.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a drain valve assembly configured for use with an engine. The drain valve includes an adapter configured to be secured to the engine, and an outlet tube moveably secured to the adapter. The outlet tube is configured to move with respect to the adapter.

Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention provides a multiple path fluid flow architecture for cooling and lubricating an automatic transmission. More precisely, the apparatus of the present invention is adapted provide a first flow rate of transmission fluid to meet the transmission cooling requirements, and a second reduced flow rate of transmission fluid adapted to meet the transmission lubrication requirements. In this manner, a high flow rate may be provided to cool the transmission and a reduced flow rate may be provided to lubricate the transmission such that the cooling capacity of the system is increased without reducing the efficiency of the transmission.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transmission case assembly adapted for use with a motorcycle. The transmission case assembly includes a transmission case having a gear chamber adapted to contain a lubricant and generate a lubricant-laden mist during operation of the motorcycle, and a breather chamber in fluid communication with the gear chamber. The breather chamber is adapted to separate the lubricant-laden mist into lubricant and vapor and drain the separated lubricant into the gear chamber. The transmission case assembly also includes a transmission case cover coupled to the transmission case. The transmission case cover includes at least a portion of a passageway in fluid communication between the breather chamber and ambient air outside of the transmission case assembly. The passageway is adapted to exhaust the separated vapor outside of the transmission case assembly.

Abstract: There is described a drive for a helicopter, the drive having at least one rotary member; a casing housing the rotary member and defining a compartment containing a lubricating fluid and air; and separating means for separating the lubricating fluid from the air and retaining the lubricating fluid inside the casing in the presence of airflow outwards of the casing and produced by pressure gradients between the compartment and the outside; the separating means are angularly integral with the rotary member to centrifugally separate the lubricating fluid from the air radially with respect to the axis.

Abstract: A lubricating device for lubricating a tool unit includes a lubricating unit, wherein the lubricating unit is configured for using a damming motion for lubricating the tool unit.

Abstract: An elevator system roller guide device (26) includes a plurality of rollers (32) that roll along a guide rail (28). Dampers (40) that have a selectively variable stiffness dampen lateral movements between the rollers (32) and roller guide device base (30) as the elevator car assembly (20) moves through a hoistway. In one example, the dampers include a magneto-rheo-logical fluid. A controller (50) selectively controls a magnetic field generated by an electromagnet (52) to selectively control the viscosity of the magneto-rheo-logical fluid and the stiffness of the dampers (40).

Abstract: An actuator used in a safety stop device for an elevator has: a movable portion displaceable between an actuation position where the safety stop device for the elevator is actuated and a normal position where the actuation of the safety stop device is released; and an electromagnetic coil for displacing the movable portion when a current flows through the electromagnetic coil. A device for inspecting operation of the actuator has a feeder circuit for supplying an amount of electricity required for a semi-operation which is less than that required for a full operation for displacing the movable portion from the normal position and the actuation position to the electromagnetic coil.

Abstract: An apparatus in an elevator for detecting and stopping an uncontrolled movement of the car when a machine brake intended to keep the elevator car immovable is on. The apparatus comprises a motion detector (1) for detecting movement of the car (2) and the length of the movement when the machine brake is on (10), a stopping device (3) for stopping an uncontrolled movement of the car, and limit and control means (4) for defining an allowed car movement and controlling the operation of the stopping device according to information obtained from the motion detector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system for testing the condition of the brakes of an elevator. In the method, a test weight is set to apply to the drive machine of the elevator, by means of which weight a first torque required for driving the elevator car in the upward direction is measured. At least one of the brakes of the elevator is closed. Next, the empty elevator car is driven in the upward direction with the force of the aforesaid first torque and a check is carried out to detect movement of the elevator car. If a movement of the elevator car is detected, then the aforesaid at least one brake of the elevator is regarded as defective. The method of the present invention makes it possible to check the operativeness of the brakes of the elevator without separate maintenance visits.

Abstract: In an elevator apparatus, a pulley is provided in a hoistway. A rope that moves together with the movement of a car is wound around the pulley. Further, the pulley is provided with a pulley sensor for generating a signal according to the rotation of the pulley. The car is provided with a car speed sensor for directly detecting the speed of the car. A control panel is provided with: a first speed detecting portion for obtaining the speed of the car based on information from the pulley sensor; a second car speed detecting portion for obtaining the speed of the car based on information from the car speed sensor; and a determination portion for determining the presence/absence of slippage between the rope and the pulley by comparing the speeds of the car as respectively obtained by the first and second speed detecting portions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a universal belay device for providing safety to mountain and rock climbers. The belay device allows a belayer to selectively operate the device in any of a plurality of modes. In an auto-locking mode, a fall by a climber automatically stops the rope without requiring the belayer manually apply any holding or stopping force. In a frictional mode, a fall by a climber is stopped by the belayer applying a minimal amount of pressure. The belay device includes a housing in which a rope pin and cam are contained. The cam is rotable to a first position which allows the rope pin to frictionally secure the rope against the housing and stop the rope. The cam is rotable to a second position which substantially prevents the rope pin from fully securing the rope and requires the user to apply a stopping force to stop the rope.

Abstract: A vehicle brake system having self-amplifying electromechanical wheel brakes have a self-amplification devices that are effective in only one rotation direction of the vehicle wheels and therefore in only one travel direction. The self-amplification devices of the wheel brakes associated with a front axle are effective in the forward travel direction and the self-amplification devices of the wheel brakes associated with a rear axle are effective, for example, in the reverse travel direction.

Abstract: Brake systems, assemblies and methods for use on remote control vehicles. In some embodiments, a counter-link member is provided to cause an opposing torque on a brake cam as a function of turning a wheel of the remote control vehicle, which can decrease a force applied to brake discs of the vehicle. In other embodiments, a counter-link member is provided along with a counter-cam, wherein the counter-cam can be moved to release or re-establish force applied to brake discs as a function of turning a front wheel of the vehicle.

Abstract: A brake pad dust collector or diverter is described, which includes a brake caliper extension operatively associated with the brake pad, the extension shaped or configured so as to divert and/or collect brake dust.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an axial adjustable, rotary brake device using eddy current resistance, having an annular rotating conductive reaction member fastened on a central axle, having a frame, and fitted with permanent magnets disposed on either one side or both sides of said member, wherein the magnets produce a magnetic field between the magnet arrays, and through the member. Relative motion of the member and magnets produces eddy current resistance opposing the movement of the member. The magnets are mounted such that their respective positions relative to each other and thus to the intermediate conductive member can be changed by an adjusting Structure to increase or decrease the space between magnets and member, (air gap), distance from the rotational center or their relationship to each other. Various other configurations for changing the spatial relationship of magnets and members are presented which can be employed to produce many embodiments and variations of the present invention.

Abstract: A device (15) for slowing the movement of a door (2) urged by unidirectional thrust means (4), including a casing (17) fixable to a structure (S) and defining a chamber (18) filled with a viscous fluid, and a rotor (31). The rotor (31) includes a disc portion (32) and a shaft portion (33) protruding through the lid (21) of the casing (17) in such a way as it can be associated with the door (2). The base surface (23a) of the chamber (18) has a recess (51) operable to house a pivotable arm (52). The arm (52) has a pin portion (54) protruding into the chamber (18). The lower surface (62) of the disc portion (32) of the rotor (31) has a groove (70) for engaging the pin portion (54) of the arm (52). At one end (73), the groove (70) has a cam (76) dividing it into a return path (75) and a forward path (74) for the pin portion (54) so as to define a locking position foe the rotor (31) in cooperation with the thrust means (4).

Abstract: A damping force adjustable hydraulic shock absorber is provided with a first passage connected to a rod side chamber, a second passage connected to a piston side chamber, a main passage combining the first passage and the second passage so as to communicate with a reservoir, a first check valve allowing only an oil flow to the main passage from the rod side chamber via the first passage, and a second check valve allowing only an oil flow to the main passage from the piston side chamber via the second passage, and a proportional solenoid type relief valve provided in the main passage, and adjusting a damping force by controlling a relief pressure of the oil flow to the reservoir from the rod side chamber or a relief pressure of the oil flow to the reservoir from the piston side chamber.

Abstract: A current collector comprises one or more Fibre Bragg Grating sensors mounted on or in the current collector. Such collector can be used in a system in which:—i) detector means in the collector indicates a current collector condition and/or damage signal at a predetermined level likely to cause damage to the overhead conductor; ii) locating means operatively connected to said detector means generate a signal indicating the location of the pantograph on the overhead conductor at which the current collector damage signal was generated. Such a system can monitor not only impact forces on the collector, but also contact force and collector temperature.

Abstract: Advanced methods are provided for achieving improved power transmission performance, and unique fluid compositions useful for practicing such methods are also presented. In particular a method is provided for reducing NVH in a power transmission apparatus having a friction torque transfer apparatus, such as, e.g., a shifting clutch, comprising maintaining a negative ??/?T slope, and/or a negative ??/?P slope, during engagement of the friction torque transfer apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decoupling sleeve comprising a coaxial driving shaft and a coaxial driven shaft, connected by dog clutches by means of which the driving shaft transmits engine torque to the driven shaft in one direction during forward operation, a connecting member being connected to the first of the two shafts on the one hand and to the second shaft on the other hand, such that the connecting member is detached from the first shaft in the event of reverse torque occurring beyond a specific threshold, the two shafts being then free in rotation relative to one another. The sleeve is characterized in that the connecting member is connected by screwing to a nut which is mobile in translation relative to the first shaft against a return spring and mobile in rotation over a limited angle, the connecting member being detached from the first shaft by unscrewing the nut. The connecting member is, in particular, in the shape of a rod.

Abstract: A wet clutch friction plate comprises a metal plate connected to a driving side, friction material layer(s) fixed to one or both side surface(s) thereof. A discharge groove is formed on one of the friction material layers and has an inclination against the direction of rotation from the inner peripheral side toward the outer peripheral side, for discharging lubricating oil from the inner peripheral side to the outer peripheral side, and an inflow groove is formed on the same or other friction material layer to face the discharge groove to receive the lubricating oil from the outer peripheral side to the inner peripheral side. A multiple disc friction clutch apparatus fastened or released by an action of a piston, comprises a clutch drum, a clutch hub, driven plates spline-fitted on the clutch drum, and drive plates spline-fitted on the clutch hub, the drive plate being the wet clutch friction plate.

Abstract: A paper money supply unit has a backup plate which presses paper money input to a first input unit to a pickup roller, and a support plate which supports a paper money additionally input to a second input unit. When the paper money additionally input to the second input unit is moved to the first input unit and joined with the paper money, the support plate supports the paper money by a pressing force in the direction reverse to a pressing force by the operator.

Abstract: Disk-shaped object thickness-restricting means (30) is provided in a disk-shaped object guiding path (5) for transferring a disk-shaped object, inserted through a disk-shaped object slot (2), in an inclined direction. The disk-shaped object thickness-restricting means (30) comes into contact with the inserted disk-shaped object and changes its position depending on the thickness of the disk-shaped object in the contact, restricting the thickness of the inserted disk-shaped object.

Abstract: A sheet identification apparatus is equipped with a conveying means to convey sheets having sensory objects along the conveying path, a position detecting means to detect positions of sheets conveyed by the conveying means, a plurality of sensors arranged opposing to each other over almost full width in the direction orthogonal to the sheet conveying direction, and a controller to select a sensory object sensor that is capable of detecting the sensory object based on the position data detected by the position detecting means so as to detect the sensory object by the selected sensor.