Abstract: A collision object discrimination apparatus for a vehicle has a bumper absorber, a bumper reinforcement member, a support member, a load detection unit and a control unit for discriminating a sort of object colliding with a bumper based on a load detected by the load detection unit. The load detection unit has a first end and a second end opposite to teach other. The first end is connected to the bumper reinforcement member and the second end is connected to the support member. Further, the load detection unit is disposed such that at least a part of the load detection unit is located inside of the bumper reinforcement member.

Abstract: A device for collecting refuse from an animal includes a cylindrical housing a plurality of longitudinal slots holding the lips of a plurality of disposable bags. The device also includes a frame formed of relatively stiff elements connected end to end and holding the lips of a bag. The frame can be shifted between an open configuration in which the bag is opened so that it can be filled, and a folded configuration. The frame is stored in a sleeve inside the housing and both the sleeve and the frame can be extended from the housing by a rod operated by a user.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for manipulating logs and similar types of objects in a fire. The device comprises a hollow tube, a rigid rod inserted through a cavity of the hollow tube, whereby the rod and tube operate independently, a griping end for grasping or cradling logs and a handle for manipulating the rod. In operation the device is held in one hand. The other hand manipulates the handle with a torsional force that translates into a torsional force at the gripping end.

Abstract: A carrying device for flat, panel-like objects. The device is a unitary construction comprising a pair of spaced apart straight legs connected by a cross bar at their top ends and a pair of panel supporting members. Each of the panel supporting members extends from a bottom end of the leg and is curved upwards. The external surface of the device includes multiple circumferential ridges that help provide a good grip.

Abstract: An adjustable carrying device (12) includes a pair of gripping members (14, 16) in a slip joint pivot connection having a handle assembly (36) and gripping plates (20a, 20b) for grasping and handling an object. A pivotally activated/deactivated locking mechanism includes a plurality of evenly spaced teeth (66) within a guide track (54) and a cross member (76) biased between lock and unlock positions by a pair of torsion springs (74a, 74b). A pair of levers (22a, 22b) moved in unison by handle assembly (36) activate and deactivate the locking mechanism. While in unlock position a pair of coil tension springs (84) assist in the single handed adjustment of the gripping plates against the object's opposed surfaces. A subsequent upward pivotal motion of handle assembly (36) activates the locking mechanism, forcing gripping plates (20a, 20b) towards each other, firmly gripping the object prior to its lift.

Abstract: A manually assisted reaching apparatus includes a base, a reach-extender unit, an extension tube, and an actuator assembly. The extension tube is coupled to the base on one end and to the reach-extender unit on the other end to provide a user with an extensible reach for grasping distant or elevated objects.

Abstract: A compact, readily portable handheld article grasping apparatus for grasping articles such as door handles, gate handles, mailbox handles and the like. The apparatus includes a retractable gripping arm having a hook-like extremity for grasping objects. The gripping arm can be stowed when the article is being transported and quickly and easily deployed when the apparatus is to be used. When the article grasping arm is in a stowed configuration, the apparatus can be conveniently carried in the users pocket or purse.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved spear head overshot. The spear head overshot is particularly useful as part of a cable-guided fishing assembly. The spear head overshot essentially comprises one or more pivot lugs, the pivot lugs comprising jaw sections and release point sections, an actuator slide, a wave spring, a pivot mandrel, a screw attached to the pivot mandrel, and a compression spring threaded over the screw. In operation, a spear head is inserted into the spear head overshot until the spear head passes the jaw sections of the pivot lugs, at which time the spear head is locked into place. To release the spear head, the release point sections of the pivot lugs are manually forced inward. Simultaneously, the jaw sections of the pivot lugs are forced outward, thereby allowing the spear head to be removed from the spear head overshot. In a cable-guided fishing operation, this process can be repeated as often as necessary.

Abstract: An improved automatic holding device utilizes a remote operating lever to carry out forward and reverse turning and control the hooks of two-hook gripper for ease and efficiency of the operation, comprising an inner base, a threaded sleeve and a two-hook gripper; wherein said inner base having a near inverted-U shape cross section, a center bolt at its topside, and a tapped bore at corners of the inner base at both sides of the center bolt; the threaded sleeve is associated with the center bolt of the inner base, the outer surface of upper portion of the threaded sleeve has external thread, and the lower portion of the threaded sleeve is a gradually downward enlarged cone portion; and the middle part of two-hook gripper has a transversal axle hole for insertion of pin-jointed element into the tapped bore of the inner base, while provides a recess bevel at both inner side of upper part of the two-hook gripper for contact with the cone portion of the threaded sleeve, and each inner side of lower part of the two

Abstract: A pair of devices for lifting boxes is disclosed. Each device comprises a handle, lifting surface, lifting plate and a plurality of lifting members in the form of angled teeth. During use, the teeth of each device are inserted into opposite sides of a corrugated box. A user is then able to lift the box using the temporary handles. The teeth are angled relative to a bottom edge of the lifting plates allowing a user's wrist to maintain a proper position to lift boxes over the user's head. During non-use the pair of devices they are connected with magnets such that the teeth of each lifting plate are received by corresponding openings in the other lifting plate. Each tooth may also include an extension portion for accommodating portions of a box thereby increasing the surface area of contact between the teeth and the box.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting an accessory article in a vehicle interior using a clip to which the article is attached and which is mounted through an aperture in a vehicle body part. Deformable force applying ribs are disposed between the clip and the accessory and are deformed upon tightening of the fastener drawing the clip and the accessory closer together. The ribs exert a biasing force against the clip to prevent movement of the clip and the accessory with respect to the vehicle body part while drawing the clip into fixed, non-movable engagement with the vehicle body part. The ribs may be integrally molded as part of the accessory or formed on a separate member mountable between the accessory and the clip.

Abstract: An article box for a beach buggy is positioned under the rear end of the saddle of a beach buggy. The frame body of the beach buggy is partitioned and formed with an uncovered accommodating space, and the article box with its opening facing upward is embedded in the accommodating space and concealed under the saddle of the beach buggy. By so designing, after the saddle of the beach buggy is pulled open, the driver can put his safety helmet or other things into the article box, convenient in use.

Abstract: A cargo box inner (12) for a vehicle (10) is provided. The cargo box inner (12) is comprised of a series of interconnected composite panels (22, 24a, 24b, 26) that form a cargo bed (14). One or more pairs of these panels (22, 24a, 24b, 26) are each joined together for forming a storage bin (40a, 40b, 42) adjacent to the cargo bed (14). Each storage bin (40a, 40b, 42) is selectively covered by a lid (50, 64), which is movable between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A storage container adapted to be mounted to the bed of a pick-up truck. The container is designed to house golf paraphernalia, especially a golf bag (including a full array of clubs) and other golf equipment such as shoes. The container is securely mounted to the bed of the pick-up, but can be quickly and easily slid over the tailgate to allow for easy access. The container is fabricated from hard plastic or similar light-weight, rigid, weatherproof material. A hinged cover allows easy access to the interior of the container. The tailgate end of the bottom half of the container is provided with a hinged section to allow for easy loading and unloading of the golf paraphernalia. Wheels are mounted on the bottom of the container to permit portability if desired.

Abstract: A removable storage console for use in a vehicle. The console includes a base and a body. The console also includes a handle on the outside of the body. A link member is connected to the handle. An upper housing is secured to a bottom portion of the body. A lower housing is secured to the upper housing. The console includes a plurality of latches arranged between the lower housing and the body member. The console is removable from and capable of being secured at multiple positions within the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle undersiding is attached to the frame of a vehicle to protect the underneath of the vehicle from external moisture and vapor. The vehicle undersiding is made up of a laminate having a first component comprising a first moisture and vapor barrier attached to a second component comprising a second moisture and vapor barrier. The undersiding provides extended protection to the underneath of the vehicle from damage by road debris and external moisture and vapor.

Abstract: A frame (18) for a liftgate (10) of a motor vehicle includes an upper frame member (24) and a generally U-shaped lower frame member (26). The upper frame member is adapted to be pivotally secured (33, 35) to the motor vehicle. The lower frame member (26) is fixedly secured to the upper frame member (24). The lower frame member (26) is integrally formed, and includes spaced apart vertical segments (36, 38) and a horizontal segment (40) extending therebetween for supporting the liftgate as the liftgate opens and closes.

Abstract: An occupant seat is disclosed for a vehicle having a seat riser bracket and a floor with a footwell. The seat includes a seat bracket operatively connected to the vehicle floor and/or the seat riser bracket. A seat back is pivotally connected to the seat bracket, the seat back selectively rotatable between a seating configuration and a cargo configuration, the cargo configuration having the seat back substantially coplanar with the vehicle floor. A seat is cooperatively connected to the seat bracket and to the seat back, whereby when the seat back is rotated from the seating configuration to the cargo configuration, the seat is substantially simultaneously translated and rotated into a stowed configuration whereby the seat is at least partially within the footwell.

Abstract: A shield member comprises an outer shield portion, an inner shield portion, and a connecting portion. The outer shield portion and the inner shield portion have annular shapes. The connecting portion connecting the outer shield portion with the inner shield portion has a cylindrical shape. The shield member has a cylindrical shape as a whole. A top potion of the outer shield portion has a dam portion which protrudes in an axial direction of the outer shield portion and elongates in a peripheral direction of the outer shield portion. A surface of the dam portion and a surface of the outer shield portion form a gutter-like guiding portion. The shield member shields an outer opening of a outer side member, and shields at least one of an inner opening of an outer wheel housing and an outer periphery of an inlet filler pipe.

Abstract: A traffic collision cover is disclosed which restricts the view of physical damage to one or more vehicles involved in a traffic accident to passing motorists and pedestrians who may slow down and obstruct traffic while observing an accident scene. This invention allows emergency personnel to quickly cover one or more vehicles or parts of vehicles with fabric to hide the damage done in an accident. As a result, this invention helps prevent traffic congestion and increase traffic flow at accident scenes.

Abstract: Multi-sheet barrier panels for a motor vehicle door assembly that comprises two or more sheets that are attached together at discrete contact areas where depressions or projections molded into one sheet contacts an adjacent sheet. The space between adjacent sheets can be hollow or provided with an acoustic and/or thermal insulation material.

Abstract: An opening and closing apparatus for an opening and closing body of a vehicle. The opening and closing apparatus includes a reciprocating member movable along a plane perpendicular to a hinge shaft. A connecting member is provided having a first end section fixed to the opening and closing body, and a second end section pivotally attached to the reciprocating member through a connecting shaft. The opening and closing body is moved to open and close through the connecting member upon a movement of the reciprocating member. In the opening and closing apparatus, the connecting member includes two side wall sections apart from each other in a direction parallel with the axis of the connecting shaft. A suppression member is disposed to a stationary body in the vehicle and so engaged between the two side wall sections as to be relatively movable to the connecting member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerodynamic drag reducing system for land vehicles, in particular semi-tractor trailers. The drag reducing system includes a selectively removable frame and a drag reduction member. The selectively removable frame can adapt to conform to at least one of the width or height of the land vehicle, and can be secured thereto by a securement assembly. In one embodiment, the drag reducing system can be folded and collapsed for compact storage. The drag reducing system can be easily and quickly secured to the back end of a semi-tractor trailer without tools and without requiring that any permanent modifications be made to the trailer. In one embodiment, drag reducing system includes a hinge joint assembly to facilitate installation, removal, and repositioning of drag reducing system.

Abstract: An aerodynamic aid for vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, trains, airplanes and motorcycles. A cylindrical roller is rotatably mounted in the path of airflow over the vehicle's body. When the air begins to flow, the roller rotates and causes air resistance of the vehicle to change. The roller can increase or decrease air flow through spaces where there is negative pressure.

Abstract: An off-highway truck body comprising a plurality of tube-style support members, wherein each tube-style support member comprises one or two pieces of square tubing, wherein the truck body comprises two sidewalls, a floor, a front wall and a canopy, and wherein one side of each tube-style support member is welded to the outside of the sidewall, floor, front wall or canopy. The pieces of square tubing are preferably comprised of steel. The present invention optionally comprises a forward wedged front wall and a side-sloped canopy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frame panel having an improved reinforcing pattern. The frame panel includes a panel body having a front plate and a rear plate, which are integrally formed as a single body through a blowing process. The front plate has vertical groove patterns and horizontal groove patterns on the outside area except for the central area thereof, while the rear plate has vertical groove patterns and horizontal groove patterns on each of the central area and the outside area thereof, thus forming rectangular reinforcing groove patterns, with a diagonal groove pattern diagonally extending upwards from the lower end of a side of the rectangular reinforcing groove pattern provided on the outside area of the rear plate such that the diagonal groove pattern passes through the rectangular reinforcing groove pattern provided on the central area of the rear plate.

Abstract: A vehicle cab includes a floor, a roof, a front support operably coupling the floor and the roof, and at least two side supports operably coupling the floor and the roof. The vehicle cab further includes a door operably coupled to one of the at least two side supports. The door extends from adjacent the floor toward the roof. The door includes a window extending in a substantially uninterrupted manner from a lower edge of the door toward an upper edge of the door. The front support is located along a centrally-located, longitudinal axis of the vehicle cab, such that when the door is in a closed position, the door extends along a line oriented at an angle oblique with respect the longitudinal axis of the vehicle cab between the front support and the side support.

Abstract: A bulkhead assembly for a vehicle such as, for example, a van or truck comprises a first panel adjacent and substantially perpendicular to a street-side wall of the vehicle, a second panel adjacent and substantially perpendicular to a curb-side wall of the vehicle, and a door panel disposed between the first and second panels, the door being hingedly attached to one of the first and second panels, wherein the panels are formed from a polymer material. In one embodiment, the panel adjacent the street-side wall of the vehicle (i.e., the driver-side panel) defines a cavity extending rearwardly into the cargo area, the cavity being sized (in terms of the cavity's width) to accommodate the seat-back of the driver's seat.

Abstract: A laser induced thermal imaging (LITI) apparatus and a method of making an electronic device using the same are disclosed. The LITI apparatus includes a chamber, a substrate support, a contact frame, and a laser source or oscillator. The LITI apparatus transfers a transferable layer from a film donor device onto a surface of an intermediate electronic device. The LITI apparatus uses a magnetic force to provide a close contact between the transferable layer and the surface of the intermediate device. The magnetic force is generated by magnetic materials formed in two components of the LITI apparatus that are spaced apart interposing transferable layer and the surface of the intermediate device. Magnets or magnetic materials are formed in the two following components of the LITI apparatus: 1) the intermediate device and the film donor device; 2) the intermediate device and the contact frame; 3) the substrate support and the film donor device; or 4) the substrate support and the contact frame.

Abstract: A headliner includes a substrate defining an inner surface. A cup extends outwardly from the inner surface of the substrate. The cup defines an end wall spaced apart from the substrate. The cup has a tubular side wall extending between the end wall and the inner surface of the substrate. The end wall defines an aperture for receiving a fastener therethrough for securing the headliner to an inner surface of a vehicle roof. The side wall defines a first slot for receiving and engaging a portion of the fastener therethrough to maintain the fastener within the aperture of the end wall.

Abstract: A seat apparatus includes a seat cushion on which an operator is seated, a seatback for supporting the operator seated on the seat cushion, a seat drive device changing a position of the seat cushion and the seatback between a seating position and a storage position by operating the seat cushion and the seatback, and a control unit for controlling the seat drive device, the control unit controlling the seat drive device in a way that an operation starting time of the seat cushion does not coincide with an operation starting time of the seatback and an operating time of the seat cushion overlaps temporally an operating time of the seatback when the seat cushion and the seatback are moved between the seating position and the storage position such that an interference of the seat cushion and the seatback is restricted.

Abstract: This invention is related to a mechanism for use in motion furniture that reduces the complexity and links of typical linkage mechanisms. The mechanism has a base plate and a footrest mechanism. The mechanism also includes a seat support link coupled to the footrest mechanism and front and rear pivot links rotatably coupled to the seat support link and slidably and rotatably coupled to the base plate. An ottoman drive link is slidably and rotatably coupled to an intermediate portion of the front pivot link and rotatably coupled to an intermediate portion rear pivot link. A primary ottoman link couples the ottoman drive link and the footrest mechanism. The primary ottoman link is rotatably coupled to the seat support link at an intermediate portion, so that the primary ottoman link and the ottoman drive link cooperate to move footrest mechanism between a closed chair position and an open recliner position.

Abstract: A desk and chair interchangeable device which comprises a first plate; a second plate; a supporting unit having a first frame, and a second frame and a bearing frame for connecting the first frame and the second frame; a pivotal unit formed by a first pivotal seat, a second pivotal seat and a linkage; the first pivotal seat serving to pivotally connect one end of the linkage and the first plate; the second pivotal seat serving to pivotally connect another end of the linkage and the second plate so that the first plate can pivotally rotate; and an adjusting unit installed on the first plate for connecting the first plate to the first frame. The adjusting unit serves to adjust the elevation of the first plate; the pivotal unit serves to pivotally rotate the first plate to a horizontal position to be as a table plate.

Abstract: A detachable bath bench has a seat assembly and two leg assemblies. The seat assembly has two opposite sides and at least one seat. The leg assemblies are mounted respectively on the sides of the seat assemblies and each has a bracket, two vertical supports, two fasteners and two legs. The bracket is mounted on the side of the seat assembly and has two mounting tubes. The vertical supports are respectively mounted detachably to the mounting tubes. The fasteners correspond to and are attached detachably to the mounting tubes and the vertical supports to prevent the mounting tubes and the vertical supports from separating. The legs are mounted respectively around the vertical supports. With the vertical supports detached from the brackets of the leg assemblies, the detachable bath bench becomes more compact and for storage or carrying.

Abstract: A barstool comprising a seating unit and an extension or insertion unit or both, wherein the seating unit is coupled with the extension or insertion unit or both such that the extension or insertion unit or both may be used to stow and extend the seating unit relative to a wall portion of a bar counter by inserting or pivoting the extension or insertion unit or both.

Abstract: A table and chair assembly includes a base frame, a table mounted on the base frame, a support member adjustably mounted on the base frame and movable relative to the table, and a chair mounted on the support member to move therewith. Thus, the support member is movable on the base frame after the support member is unlocked from the base frame so that the chair is movable relative to the table to adjust the relative position between the chair and the table so as to satisfy a user's stature. In addition, the support member is locked on and unlocked from the base frame easily and quickly by operation of the locking devices, thereby facilitating the user adjusting the relative position between the chair and the table.

Abstract: The invention provides a vehicle door handle device, which can fix a harness of an electric component to an arm of a grip without enlarging the arm. The invention also has a configuration in which an arm insertion hole which allows the arm of the grip to be inserted therethrough is formed in a base plate of a handle seat to be disposed between the grip and a door panel, a pair of frame plate parts are provided so as to protrude parallel to each other from an edge of the arm insertion hole, and the pair of frame plate parts are integrally provided with a holding part having formed therein a harness fastening hole which allows the harness of the electric component to be inserted therethrough.

Abstract: A bicycle seat post and clamp for mounting in the seat tube of a bicycle frame and clamping to the bicycle seat rails. The seat post has a straight section to insert into the seat tube and a preferably toroidal section that is clamped by the clamp. The clamp includes a cradle with hooks at opposing ends that extend around seat rails, and a strap with hooks at opposing ends to extend around the seat rails in the opposing direction. A screw extends between two legs making up the strap for tightening the strap, thereby decreasing the size of the opening formed by the clamp, thus clamping the clamp to the seat post and the seat rails.

Abstract: An occupant restraining apparatus is provided that needs no dedicated members for mounting a gas generator on a seat-side member. In one form, an inflatable bag is disposed under a seat cushion. A hose extends from a gas inlet of the bag. A duct extending from a gas generator is inserted into the hose. The hose is fastened to the duct with a band. A stud bolt serving as a mounting member for fixing the gas generator to a seat pan, protrudes from the band.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an auxiliary seat assembly for a lawn and garden tractor. The auxiliary seat assembly includes a mounting assembly and at least one auxiliary seat mounted to the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly is releasably secured to a rear frame of the tractor. The at least one auxiliary seat is located generally behind a seat of the associated tractor.

Abstract: A non-slip body-conforming booster cushion seat having a malleable filler material so as to permit the cushion to conform to the body shape of a user when the user is seated thereon, the booster cushion seat comprising an outer portion having four trapezoid-shaped sides, a substantially square bottom portion provided with a textured base to prevent slipping when the textured base contacts a corresponding surface, and a depressed central section, the booster cushion seat being provided with a safety belt to secure a juvenile user in place on the booster cushion seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a child bicycle seat comprising a seating surface and a backrest and also fixing means for fixing the seat on a bicycle. The child bicycle seat furthermore comprises a belt assembly for securing a child in the seat. The belt assembly comprises two shoulder belt parts which are connected by one end to the backrest and are provided with a closing element. A second closing element which can be connected to the closing element of the shoulder belt parts is connected to the seating surface of the seat and in use lies between the legs of the child. The child bicycle seat is provided with a common tautening device for tautening the belt assembly.

Abstract: A child car seat includes a seat body, in which a child sits, and a base for supporting the seat body, such that the seat body is tiltable in a reclining direction. When forward force larger than a predetermined level is applied to a weight from deceleration larger than a predetermined level generated by a frontal collision of a vehicle or the like, the seat body is operable to move in an upright direction. The child car seat has no possibility to damage a latch mechanism while the child car seat is mounted on a car seat.

Abstract: A child car seat includes a base to be arranged on a seat cushion of a vehicle and connected to an anchor provided on the vehicle, a seat body for a child, and a lock mechanism for locking the seat body to the base body to be prevent rotation therefrom. The base has a base body and upright members extending upright from two sides of the base body, and the seat body has a supporting shaft with an axial line parallel to a line extending between the upright members. The seat body is rotatably supported at upper portions of the upright members via the supporting shaft. The lock mechanism unlocks when a forward force equal to or greater than a predetermined magnitude is applied to the seat body to allow the seat body to rotate with respect to the supporting shaft.

Abstract: A seat apparatus includes a seat cushion on which an operator is seated, a seatback supporting the operator seated on the seat cushion, the seatback being configured to incline forward to reduce an angle of the seatback relative to the seat cushion and to incline rearward to increase the angle of the seatback relative to the seat cushion, a seatback drive device inclining the seatback forward and rearward relative to the seat cushion, a seatback operating switch provided at a position where is reached by the operator seated on the seat cushion, the seatback operating switch operating the seatback driving device in response to an operation of the switch, and an excessive load restricting device restricting an excessive load applied to the operator seated on the seat cushion by limiting a forward inclination of the seatback when the seatback operating switch is operated so as to incline the seatback forward.

Abstract: A swivel mechanism for a vehicle seat includes a base plate configured to be fixed relative to the vehicle and to provide support to the vehicle seat. The vehicle seat is mounted to a seat mounting plate having a first side configured to receive the vehicle seat and a second side opposite the first side, mechanically coupled to the base plate. The seat mounting plate and the base plate are mechanically coupled so that when the seat mounting plate is rotated about an axis of the base plate the seat mounting plate translates in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the base plate. A locking recess is formed in one of the base plate or the seat mounting plate, and is adapted to receive a locking pawl pivotably mounted to the opposite one of the base plate or the seat mounting plate. The locking recess is biased toward the locking recess such that when the locking pawl and locking recess are engaged, the seat mounting plate is inhibited from movement relative to the base plate.

Abstract: A seat reclining device includes a spiral spring made of a wire and formed in a spiral shape having a first engaged portion and a second engaged portion, a first engaging member engaging the first engaged portion, and a second engaging member engaging the second engaged portion, wherein one/each of the first engaging member and the second engaging member includes an extending direction supporting member supporting the first engaged portion and/or the second engaged portion, from the opposite end side of the wire in an extending direction thereof, a first supporting member supporting the first engaged portion and/or the second engaged portion from outside of the wire, and a second supporting member supporting the first engaged portion and/or the second engaged portion from inside of the wire in a normal direction thereof.

Abstract: A dual action seat release mechanism for a seat on a vehicle includes a seat assembly having a vertically oriented seat back portion pivotally connected to a horizontally oriented seat cushion portion. A lever is pivotally attached to the seat assembly, and includes an elongated handle extending from a disc-shaped portion, and a center of the disc-shaped portion is pivotally attached to the seat assembly. A cable attachment means is disposed on the disc-shaped portion of the lever, and is positioned radially outboard from the center of the disc-shaped portion. A cable having a first end and a second end is provided and the first end of the cable is attached to the cable attachment means on the lever. A cable support bracket for fixedly supporting the cable is fixedly attached to the seat assembly. A cable routing bracket for routing the cable is fixedly attached to the seat assembly, and includes an elongated channel for receiving the cable.

Abstract: A variable slip bushing is disposed within a bore of a first structure for closing a gap between the first structure and a second structure. The variable slip bushing includes an axial bore for receiving a fastener therethrough. The variable slip bushing also includes an outer wall slidably engaging the bore of the first structure for closing the gap as the fastener is tightened against the variable slip bushing to secure the first structure to the second structure.

Abstract: A dump hopper for a road sweeper includes a dump door, a debris guide chute, and an actuating mechanism for pivoting the dump door and debris chute between travel and dumping positions. The dump door is sandwiched between a hopper and the guide chute in the travel position and seals a debris discharge opening of the hopper. A pair of fluid cylinders are pivotally connected to the dump door and the guide chute and cooperate with cam and cam followers to hold the dump door in sealed relationship to the debris discharge opening until the debris guide chute has been fully deployed.