Abstract: An improved fishing board game comprising a gameboard, fish cards, color cards, bait boards, playing cards, game pieces and a pair of dice. The gameboard comprises a plurality of color card slots for holding color cards and at least one fishing hole associated with each color card slot, said fishing hole being shaped and sized to securely hold a game piece. A fish card identifies a player's target fish which, if caught, increases the points associated with the catch. The color cards assign a point value to a catch which varies depending upon whether the player has selected an appropriate bait on the player's bait board. The playing cards are used to catch a fish, impair an opponent or assist a player. The dice are used to generate random numbers required by the game rules.

Abstract: A game operating device (controller) includes a longitudinal housing, and a holding portion held by hand to be wrapped by its palm it is formed in the housing. A direction switch is provided on an upper surface at a position where it can be operated by thumb of the hand holding the holding portion, and a start switch and a select switch are provided backward thereof. An X button 46 and a Y button are further arranged in line on the upper surface of the housing. An imaging information arithmetic unit is provided at a front end of the housing in a longitudinal direction in such a manner that an imaging device thereof is exposed from a front-end surface. A concave portion is formed on a lower surface at a position corresponding to the direction switch. The concave portion includes a valley and two inclined surfaces. An A button capable of being operated by index finger of the hand holding the holding portion is provided on the backward inclined surface.

Abstract: A companion toy device for flying objects, and more specifically, an adjustable target ring through which objects such as flying discs may be thrown.

Abstract: Assembly of segmented seals can be problematic in areas of limited space for an introductory tapered mandrel and where there are the problems with damage to the seal surfaces 23, 24. By the present method and arrangement, a seal formed from segments 22 is expanded to an expanded state and then retained at that state by the use of a sacrificial material 26 in the gaps 25 between the segments 22 opened by expansion. The sacrificial material 26 is typically a low melting temperature wax and so is removed when the seal arrangement reaches its operating temperature.

Abstract: To solve unstableness of sealing capability and friction characteristic caused by intrusion of external pressure into a portion between an oil seal (1) and a dust seal (2), a sealing device for a reciprocating shaft is provided with an oil seal (1) where a main lip (12) tightly contacted with an outer peripheral surface of the reciprocating shaft (113) in the state of facing inside in the axial direction is integrally provided in an inner peripheral portion of an inner installation ring (11), and a dust seal (2) where a dust lip (22) tightly contacted with an outer peripheral surface of the shaft (113) in the state of facing outside in the axial direction is integrally provided in an inner peripheral portion of an outer installation ring (21), and the oil seal (1) is provided with an external pressure seal (16) tightly contacted with the outer installation ring (21).

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a backup ring capable of preventing the backup ring from being damaged by a protrusion of a packing. A backup ring 10 comprises a first ring portion 11 of an inner peripheral side and a second ring portion 12 of an outer peripheral side, the first ring portion 11 and the second ring portion 12 are respectively provided with tapered surfaces, the tapered surfaces slide on each other, the first ring portion 11 and the second ring portion 12 can move in a radial direction, a diameter size of the backup ring 10 is set such that an inner diameter of the backup ring 10 is smaller than a diameter size of a mounting space and an outer diameter of the backup ring 10 is greater than the diameter size of the mounting space.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a driver having a drive shaft includes a cylindrical body having a nose section and a tail section. The tail section is configured to receive the drive shaft and the nose section includes an axial bore. A plurality of jaws is movably disposed with respect to the body in communication with the axial bore. A sleeve is rotatably mounted about the body in operative communication with the jaws. A first ring is adjacent the sleeve, a second ring is adjacent the body, and one of the first ring and the second ring defines a ratchet and the other defines a pawl biased away from the ratchet. The ratchet and the first pawl are configured so that when the first pawl engages the ratchet, the ratchet and first pawl prevent the first ring from rotating in an opening direction with respect to the second ring.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a housing and a rotatable drive shaft, the chuck including a generally cylindrical body with a nose section and a tail section. The tail section has an internal cavity formed therein and the nose section has an axial bore formed therein. A nut is disposed within the internal cavity, the nut including a central bore. A spindle includes a forward portion extending into the central bore of the nut and a rear portion configured to receive the drive shaft. A plurality of jaws are movably disposed with respect to the body, each of the jaws are in communication with the axial bore and are operatively coupled to the nut, and a sleeve is disposed about the body. The nut is axially movable with respect to the spindle between a first position and a second position. The nut is rotatably fixed to the spindle in the first position and non-rotatably fixed to the spindle in the second position.

Abstract: A roller skate having enhanced steerability and stability is disclosed. The skate includes a platform for supporting a skater's foot and front and rear wheel trucks secured to the underside of the platform. A pair of front wheels is rotatably mounted in transverse axial alignment on the front wheel truck and a pair of rear wheels is rotatably mounted in transverse axial alignment on said rear wheel truck. The pairs of front and rear wheels are also in parallel axial alignment with each other and mounted on their respective wheel trucks for resiliently controlled, tilting movement about downwardly inclined longitudinal axes. In addition, a fifth wheel is rotatably mounted on the front wheel truck between the pairs of front and rear wheels and in parallel axial alignment with the wheel pairs.

Abstract: An axle thread protection system which simultaneously protects the skateboard wheel bearings from dust and debris. A plastic shield is used between the hanger of the skateboard truck and the skateboard wheel. The shield generally held adjacent to the exposed outer surface of the inner skateboard wheel bearing. A capping nut having a similar bearing-protector flange has a nut section coupled to a cage section that holds in place a locking ring and thread protector. The locking ring helps to reduce vibration and keep the capping nut on the threaded end of the skateboard axle while a thread protector reduces injury to the threaded axle end of the skateboard.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention a portable wheeled shopping bin system that may be owned by a shopper and is capable of safe pulling or pushing loads through a complete process of shopping and carrying the load home is described. The portable wheeled shopping bin system is simple, easy to use and fully conforms to any existing security system implemented in the stores. The portable wheeled shopping bin system comprises a bin permanently equipped with a pair of rear wheels, a pair of front supporting legs, the securing expandable net that may be hooked over the top of the bin, the retracting handle with an optional lock, and the reflecting safety strips placed on the contour of the bin.

Abstract: A system and method for increasing the load-carrying capacity and the service life of a wheelbarrow having a plastic hopper includes a first web attached to the outside surface at the front of the plastic hopper and a second web attached to the outside surface at the bottom of the plastic hopper.

Abstract: A hand trolley for transporting materials in tubs or bins having frame with an upper and lower sections that are rotatably connected about a lower base section. The trolley includes a number of bracket lugs that are removably connected to the frame for attaching tubs or bins of various shapes and sizes. Attached to the trolley for moving the cart is a pair of wheels connected by an axle through the lower base section. The trolley also includes a locking mechanism wherein, engagement of the locking mechanism holds the lower base section in a transport position transverse from the upper section and disengagement of the locking mechanism allows the lower base section to rotate from a position transverse from said upper section to a storage position that is substantially parallel to the upper section.

Abstract: A wheeled vehicle such as a tricycle able to be folded from an in use position to a carryable storage position by connection of steering rod (31) and front wheel strut (32) to the seat (25) in a manner that allows rotational, pivotal and sliding movement of front steering rod (31). The second storage position has the steering rod (31) and front wheel strut (32) with attached wheel (36) and back rear struts (25, 27) with attached wheels folded underneath the seat in a readily carryable format and minimal volume.

Abstract: A resilient spine having an arched shape attaches to the under surface of a skateboard and carries truck assemblies at each end. The spine itself is biased away from the deck, but compressible in response to rider weight to conform to and against the undersurface of the skateboard deck. In use, the spine allows normal operation of the skateboard, but provides enhanced performance as the rider lifts or reduces weight applied to the skateboard deck thereby allowing the spine to uncompress and withdraw from the undersurface of the skateboard deck.

Abstract: A turning device for a wheel set includes a handle strut and an axle pipe. The handle strut comprises a connecting tube at the bottom. The connecting tube comprises swirl tubes at respective ends. Each swirl tube has restricting members. The axle pipe comprises a receiving base corresponding to the connecting tube. The receiving base comprises lids at respective sides. The lids comprise restricting members corresponding to the restricting members of the swirl tubes. The lids and the receiving base comprise through holes for insertion of fasteners to secure the lids to the receiving base. By means of the restricting members, the receiving base and the swirl tubes may be turned with respect to each other to a limited angle. The restricting members are lugs and troughs.

Abstract: An axle that rotatably supports a wheel is elastically coupled to trailing arms of a motor vehicle via an upper connecting point and first and second lower connecting points, where the trailing arms are elastically coupled to a body of the vehicle. The first and second lower connecting points are positioned lower than the upper connecting point and are mutually arranged to open a gap in a front-to-rear direction of the vehicle. The first and second lower connecting points have elastic members and are arranged so that principal elastic axes of their respective elastic members intersect at a location that is outside, in the lateral direction of the vehicle, of a grounding point of the wheel. In this manner, the running stability can be increased without relying on the rigidity of the elastic members, resulting in increased freedom in design of the elastic members.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension component includes a first suspension member having a connection portion for connection to a second suspension member. A retention member is formed on the first suspension member near the connection portion for resisting relative lateral movement between the first suspension member and the second suspension member. The retention member is formed in a band shape partially or completely around the first suspension member.

Abstract: A twist axle suspension for an automotive vehicle comprises first and second trailing arms, each having a front end and a rear end joined by an intermediate portion providing a weld site. The front ends of the trailing arms have pivots pivoted to the body of the automotive vehicle and the rear ends of the trailing arms support spring and damped rear wheels of the automotive vehicle. A perforated twist axle having first and second end sections abuts and is welded to the trailing arms at the weld sites. An arcuate apex portion joins the perforated walls to provide the twist axle with a V-shaped cross section having a shear center line disposed above the arcuate portion, the shear center being spaced a selected distance H above the axes about which the trailing arms pivot.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel spring support system for light trucks, which is adjustable to elevate the rear of the light truck to what's needed, depending on the demand of the consumer, a body member with a central portion with two adjustable bars, a top portion with a round steel cylinder in between both bars, bolts to the body frame for strong support, two adjustable bars comes down with the adjusting mechanism and bolts to the leaf springs of the vehicle, made out of steel material or sheet metal.

Abstract: The improved wheelchair employs the use of two push levers attached to two forward drive gears, and two reverse drive gears, which propel the two main rear wheels of the chair through bicycle chains connecting the front drive gears to sprocket clusters mounted on the rear wheel axles. Direction control mechanisms allow the user to engage either forward or reverse drive gears, or disengage both, thereby producing forward, neutral, and reverse motion. Derailers are mounted behind each rear axle and are activated by shifter mechanisms mounted on the push levers. Disc brakes are mounted on the frame beside each wheel and activated by hand brake levers mounted on the push levers.

Abstract: A tricycle crank structure comprises a wheel axle, a pair of cranks and a pair of pedals. The wheel axle is provided with a pair of non-circular sectional holes at respective ends. The inner wall of each hole is provided with a recess. Each crank has one end pivotally connected to the pedal and another end provided with a connecting section. The connecting section is provided with a tenon to engage with the recess of the hole for quick mounting and dismounting. Each hole may be provided with a pair of through holes, and each crank is provided with an elastic clip for connection.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a children's tricycle assembly comprises a front frame including a front wheel and a steering assembly, a rear frame including two rear wheels and a seat, and a connecting member connected to the front frame and selectively coupled to the rear frame. The connecting member includes a rearward extension portion, the rear extension portion having one or more tabs. The extension portion is at least partially received in a tube of the rear frame, the tube having one or more openings designed for receipt of the tabs to substantially lock the rear frame to the connecting member, thereby connecting the rear frame to the front frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a unique convertible ride-on vehicle. The ride-on vehicle of the present invention includes at least one font wheel, at least two rear wheels mounted on a rear axle, a frame supported by the at least one front wheel and the at least two rear wheels, a torque input mechanism, a torque transfer mechanism for transferring torque from the torque input mechanism to the rear wheels. The ride-on vehicle of the present invention is convertible between a first, tricycle configuration in which the rear wheels are spaced apart on the rear axle and a second, bicycle configuration in which the rear wheels are in close proximity to each other. Finally, the present application discloses a clean, simple method and apparatus for adjusting the tension of a chain or belt utilized to drive a ride-on vehicle.

Abstract: A lighting system for a bicycle. A lamp and a beam are mounted to the bicycle. A generator is mounted to the beam such that the beam holds the generator in position to be frictionally driven by contact with a bicycle wheel. The generator provides a three-phase output voltage. A sensor monitors the generator and provides an output signal proportional to the speed of the bicycle. A first sensing circuit receives the output signal from the sensor and provides a first control signal when the output signal exceeds a first predetermined value. The first control signal is operative to change the output voltage from the three-phase output voltage to a single-phase output voltage to prevent damage to the system.

Abstract: A steering bearing assembly is comprised of two bearing assemblies and a preload assembly. Each bearing assembly is comprised of two rings, a cartridge bearing, and a seal. Each ring has an annular flange to contact and support the cartridge bearings. The outer diameter of the rings is substantially the same as the outer diameter of the cartridge bearings. The majority of the exterior radial surface of the cartridge bearings is exposed after the bearing assemblies are installed. This design substantially reduces the amount of material needed to build a robust headset, improves aerodynamics, and improves aesthetics. A novel preload assembly is comprised of a threaded cap with an integral thread, two expansion shells, an o-ring, and an expansion split ring. The thread on the threaded cap is tapered so that the shells are expanded when the cap is tightened. A stem is clamped to the steerer tube after the system is preloaded.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to a towing hitch assembly adapted to be connected to a towing unit and a towed unit. In general, the towing hitch assembly comprises a support connector releasably attachable to a towing hitch of a towing vehicle and pivotally connected to at least two arms, a support structure adapted to be connected to the unit to be towed and pivotally connected to the arms, and at least two arms pivotally connected on one end to the support connector and pivotally connected on the other end to the support structure. The towing hitch assembly reduces jarring and other undesirable movement between the towing unit and the towed unit during operation.

Abstract: A steering connection assembly for a vehicle train having at least one implement towed behind a tow vehicle in a direction of travel is provided. The steering connection assembly includes an elongated tow bar interconnecting a first implement towed behind a second implement. A rearward end of the tow bar is includes an elongated opening to receive a steering rod member therethrough. A steering arm interconnects the steering rod member to a caster-type wheel assembly located at a forward of a first towed implement. With a first angle of rotation of the tow bar relative the longitudinal axis of the first implement, the vertical steering rod member slides along the opening of the tow bar such that the steering arm member and attached wheel assembly rotate a second angle of rotation less than the first angle of rotation of the tow bar.

Abstract: An air hitch includes an air spring, a mounting base, and a head unit. The air spring is configured with a first and second end, and an inflatable bag configured between the two ends. A pivot unit within the bag allows for up-and-down sliding and pivoting. When the inflatable bag is under pressure, mechanical shocks and other destabilizing forces are substantially dampened.

Abstract: A technique for aligning a trailer hitch tube and a trailer hitch is disclosed. A device according to the technique includes a hitch stop. In one embodiment, the hitch stop is substantially square and hollow. The hitch stop can have a hole for a set screw. The hitch stop can be fastened to the trailer hitch tube by tightening the set screw while the hitch stop is on the trailer hitch tube.

Abstract: A device for eliminating radial tilting in a receiver-type hitch due to rotational moment on the shank includes a collar, and three adjustment bolts. The collar has a center bar and a pair of side walls forming a U-shaped bracket that can fit over a reinforcing lip of the hitch receiver tube. A front wall on the collar has an opening for receiving a mount shank as it enters the receiver tube. The three adjustment bolts extend through the center bar to tighten the collar onto the hitch receiver tube. When the center adjustment bolt is tightened, the collar is secured onto the hitch receiver tube. When the adjustment bolts are tightened, the center bar of the collar moves downward away from the receiver tube, causing the opening in the front wall to pull down the shank against the inner wall of the tube and prevent radial tilting within the tube.

Abstract: A hitch apparatus includes a hitch member defining a draw pin hole. A hole adjusting member is movably attached to the hitch member such that a front end of the hole adjusting member can be moved forward and rearward, and a threaded actuator is operative, when rotated in a first direction, to move the front end of the hole adjusting member forward to decrease a distance between a front edge of the pin hole and the front end of the hole adjusting member, and is operative, when rotated in a second direction, to move the front end of the hole adjusting member rearward to increase the distance between the front edge of the pin hole and the front end of the hole adjusting member.

Abstract: A foldable stroller frame assembly includes a bottom frame unit, front and rear frame units connected pivotally to the bottom frame unit, and a handle unit pivotable relative to the front and rear frame units. The bottom frame unit includes a generally V-shaped bottom frame member adapted for mounting rotatably a pair of rear wheels thereon, and a wheel mounting frame member connected to the bottom frame member and adapted for mounting rotatably a front wheel thereon.

Abstract: A seat carriage body comprises a front leg, a rear leg, a push rod, and position fixing means. An upper end of the front leg is turnably connected to an upper end of the rear leg through a first shaft. A front end member of the push rod is connected to the front leg such that it can be displaced along the front leg at the time of a folding operation. A middle part of the push rod is turnably connected to the rear leg through a second shaft. The position fixing means fixes a positional relation among the front leg, the rear leg and the push rod in both open and folded states.

Abstract: Described is an interior trim part for covering an airbag, which may include a two-dimensional carrier, a surface decor and a foamed intermediate layer. A through-opening for the airbag is recessed in the carrier, and an inlay covering the through-opening is applied into the intermediate layer, such that the inlay projects beyond an edge of the through-opening on one side and there, in an overlapping region of the inlay and of the carrier, serves as a hinge for an airbag flap formed by the surface decor and the intermediate layer with the inlay. Furthermore, with a folding open of the airbag flap, an energy amount which is dependent on the intensity of an opening impact of the airbag, may be absorbed by way of a release of the intermediate layer with the inlay from the carrier, away from the edge in the overlapping region.

Abstract: A covering member for an airbag device includes a cover body having a door section that is opened when an airbag is inflated, and a backplate integrated with the back face of the cover body. A hinge section is formed in the backplate to bend when the door section is opened. The hinge section is formed of a flexible component to allow the door section to bend easily.

Abstract: An inflatable curtain airbag module is disclosed. The airbag module may include an inflatable curtain that has several inflatable chambers, at least one of which provides impact protection below an A-pillar of a vehicle. The chamber below the A-pillar may be bottom-filled, while the other chambers are top-filled. The airbag module may also include a sail panel attached to the inflatable curtain at an angle with respect to a direction of compaction of the inflatable curtain.

Abstract: A technique is provided that is effective in increasing occupant retraining performance of an airbag apparatus to be mounted to a motorcycle in a vehicle accident while reducing the size of an airbag. In one form, an airbag of an airbag apparatus mounted to a motorcycle includes a first airbag portion that deploys into the region of the occupant restraining region around the lumbar part of a rider; a second airbag portion that deploys into the region of the occupant restraining region around the chest of the rider; and an interference preventing portion that prevents interference with the arms of the rider with the first airbag portion and the second airbag portion.

Abstract: A technique is provided that is effective in smoothing the airbag deploying motion of an airbag apparatus to be mounted to a motorcycle. In one form, an airbag apparatus mounted to a motorcycle is constructed to hold the loose portions of elongated webbings that join an airbag to the vehicle body in a predetermined bunched state as a folded portion while the airbag is housed, and to release the hold upon the deployment of the airbag.

Abstract: A technique is provided that is effective in easily draining liquid entering the interior of a housing for housing a prefolded airbag of an airbag apparatus mounted to motorcycles. In a first form, an airbag apparatus mounted to a motorcycle has an opening at the bottom of a retainer, through which the water entering a retainer can be drained to the outside of retainer.

Abstract: A technique is provided that is effective in preventing a decrease in the strength of an airbag cover that covers the airbag housed in a housing and that is torn open along a tear line by the deploying force of the airbag. In one form, an airbag apparatus mounted to a motorcycle has a tear line that is torn open by the deploying force of an airbag at an erect portion of a module cover.

Abstract: A technique is provided effective in protecting the tether that connects the airbag to the vehicle in an airbag apparatus mounted to a motorcycle. In one form, an airbag apparatus mounted to a motorcycle has a bent portion having a smooth surface at a position where webbings for tethering an airbag to the vehicle body is in contact with a retainer.

Abstract: A technique is provided effective in smoothing the airbag deploying motion of an airbag apparatus to be mounted to a motorcycle. In one form, an airbag apparatus mounted to a motorcycle is constructed to hold the loose portions of elongated webbings that join an airbag to the vehicle body in a predetermined bunched state as a folded portion while the airbag is housed, and to release the hold upon the deployment of the airbag.

Abstract: An inflatable interior panel for a passenger vehicle includes a non-inflatable section, and an inflatable section having a peripheral portion adjacent the non-inflatable section. The inflatable section is isolated from the non-inflatable section wherein the inflatable section is not in fluid communication with the non-inflatable section. The inflatable section includes a base wall including a slack material section enabling inflation of the inflatable section, and an inboard wall connected to the base wall to define an interior of the inflatable section. When the interior is pressurized the inboard wall is moved away from the base wall to an extended position with respect to the relatively stationary non-inflatable section.

Abstract: An airbag apparatus includes a back-side cover provided at a roof side rail which is provided on a side of a roof of a vehicle and extends in a front-back direction of the vehicle, wherein the back-side cover is arranged on a side of the roof side rail, which faces an interior of the vehicle; an interior-side cover for covering a side of the back-side cover, which faces the interior; and an airbag contained in a case formed by the back-side cover and the interior-side cover. An easily-bending portion is formed in the middle of the back-side cover along vertical directions thereof, and the easily-bending portion bends when receiving a pushing pressure from the airbag which is deploying, and the airbag deploys toward the interior through a space between the back-side cover and the interior-side cover which open in accordance with the bending of the easily-bending portion.

Abstract: The airbag device for front passenger's seat is mounted on the dashboard in front of the front passenger's seat. The airbag device for front passenger's seat includes an airbag to be inflated with the inflation gas, and an inflator for feeding the airbag with the inflation gas of pyro- and long mass flow type. The gas permeability rate of the airbag is 1.0 l/cm2/min or under at 20 kPa air pressure, and its weight is 230 g/m2 or under. This airbag device for front passenger's seat prevents the gas leakage, expands and inflates the airbag properly, and constitutes to the weight reduction.

Abstract: An airbag device for a vehicle includes an airbag that can be inflated to restrain an occupant of the vehicle against the impact of a collision, an inflator for generating gas to inflate the airbag, and a guide passage provided between the inflator and the airbag for guiding the gas into the airbag. The airbag has at least one opening formed therein to provide a fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the airbag, the opening being disposed near the guide passage to perform an aspiratory function efficiently.

Abstract: A collapsible gas guide for use in inflatable curtain airbags is disclosed. The gas guide may include two or more conduit segments that are interconnected by adjustable joints. The adjustable joints may permit adjustment of an angle formed between conduit segments that are coupled to the adjustable joint. The adjustable joint may rotatably or hingedly couple the conduit segments of the gas guide together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to gas generator for a restraining device of a vehicle, including a cylindrical housing having two opening portion, an ignition device chamber connected to one opening portion of the cylindrical housing, a diffuser portion connected to the other opening portion of the cylindrical housing and having a gas discharge port, a first blockage member blocking between the cylindrical housing and the ignition device chamber, a second blockage member blocking between the cylindrical housing and the diffuser portion, a pressurized gas charged inside the cylindrical housing, a rod, which breaks the second blockage member to open a path to the diffuser portion during activation, being disposed inside the cylindrical housing, the base portion of the rod being in contact with a wall surface near the first blockage member, a distal end portion of the rod being in contact with and supported by a retainer which is fitted into a position near the second blockage member, the distal end portion of th

Abstract: A method of packaging an air-bag including the steps of folding the air-bag into a roll (1, 10), deforming the roll (1, 10) to have at least a region having a substantially “C” shape, and packaging the deformed roll (1, 10). The roll (1, 10) is preferably deformed by urging a member (4, 12) into contact with the exterior of the roll (1, 10). This member can be in the form of objects including a rod or axle (4), or a plate (12).