Abstract: A child seat (10) is described with a seat shell (14) which can be displaced between different positions on a base part (12). An actuating handle (26) is provided on the front edge (30) of the seat shell (14) and is connected to a locking device (36) by means of which the seat shell (14) is secured in one of the different positions with respect to the base part (12) in the normal inoperative state of the actuating handle (26) and can be displaced by actuation of the actuating handle (26). In order to realize a child seat (10) of excellent maneuverability and optimum operating convenience, the actuating handle (26) is designed as a rotary handle (28) which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (32) parallel to the front edge (30) of the seat shell (14), and which at the same time forms a displacing handle.

Abstract: A child seat is constructed such that when the child seat is set facing the rear of the car on a car seat, the child seat is securely fixed on the seat. A handle surrounding the front of a sitting occupant is provided in a seat back portion of the child seat, and a tether extends from the handle. When the child seat is set on a car seat so that it faces the rear of the car, the tether is pulled toward the rear of the car. A hook on the tip portion of the tether is latched onto a tether anchor of the car behind the car seat, and the rear panel and the handle are joined.

Abstract: A juvenile vehicle seat includes a seat bottom, a seat back, a pivotable shield, and ajuvenile-restraint harness. The shield includes a barrier coupled to the juvenile-restraint harness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle seat with a backrest (1) and a seat part (2a), wherein the seat part (2a) can be displaced in the forward and backward direction (4) with respect to a base frame (3, 11) and the backrest (1) has a lumbar spine region (14) which can be deformed in the forward and backward direction (13), wherein a rocker-like element (8) is provided which is arranged in the lumbar spine region (14) such that it can pivot about a horizontally running pivot axle (9), said rocker-like element extending at least partially along the longitudinal direction of the backrest, wherein the pivot axle (9) can be displaced together with the seat part (2a) in the forward and backward direction (4) and a pivotable section (8b) of the rocker-like element (8) is attached to the base frame (3, 11) in a backrest region of the base frame (3, 11).

Abstract: A chair with a chair back pivotally attached to a seat. The chair back can be moved from a collapsed position located directly adjacent the seat to an upright position. When in the upright position, a spring biased latch assembly attached to chair seat allows engagement with the chair back and can be adjusted to several, adjustable positions selected by the user. In addition to providing a range of adjustment, this latch system also provides structural integrity to the design of the pivoting chair invention.

Abstract: An article of furniture comprising a frame including a first portion disposed in a horizontal direction and having an opening centrally disposed therein and a second portion attached to an underside of the first portion and disposed in a vertical direction. A predetermined plurality of leg members are connected to such underside of the frame's first portion of said frame to maintain the frame at a desired height. A flat member having a smooth finish on one side and a cushion on an opposite side. A first device is provided to enable rotating of the flat member to expose one of such smooth finish and such cushion as desired. There is a second device provided to maintain the flat member in a substantially horizontal plane during use.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is made by filling a container with expanded thermoplastic elements that are in a non-cured state and that possess a degree of latent foaming ability. After filling the container with the non-cured elements, the elements are allowed to cure under ambient conditions during which the blowing agent remaining in the elements in a vapor state condenses allowing air to be drawn in while the elements expand. This expansion of the elements distends and rigidifies the container where the container is allowed to expand or places an item packaged within a container of rigid construction under a tight fit.

Abstract: A recliner cover assembly for enclosing a recliner mechanism of an automotive seat wherein the recliner mechanism includes an upper arm pivotally coupled to a lower arm. The recliner cover assembly comprises a housing defined by facing first and second molded members forming a cavity therebetween for encasing at least a portion of the recliner mechanism and a separate shingle cover slidably coupled between the first and second molded members wherein the shingle cover is coupled to the upper arm of the recliner mechanism for movement concomitantly therewith to continuously cover the recliner mechanism encased with the housing.

Abstract: A bit block for use in excavation and mining. The bit block is adapted to receive a bit and to be welded to equipment utilized for boring, drilling, trenching and mining. The bit block is designed to secure and protect the bit while it is penetrating rock and hardened earth material. The bit block defines a shroud adapted to receive and protect the distal end of the bit. The bit block defines an enlarged welding surface to enhance the integrity of the weld. The bit block defines a plow on its leading end to assist in removing excavated material.

Abstract: A sticker weight pressurizer includes a base plate, a hanger which protrudes upwards from a center portion of the base plate, double-acting cylinders which are disposed on the base plate on opposite sides of the hanger, a pressure block on one end of a piston rod of each of the double-acting cylinders, a regulator valve which adjusts pressure of compressed air supplied from a pneumatic pressure source, and a direction control valve which transfers pressure, supplied from the regulator valve, to the double-acting cylinders while controlling the direction of the pressure.

Abstract: A nipple for bicycle and motorcycle wheels, including a head for attachment to a rim of the wheel and a shank for connection to the distal extremity of a corresponding spoke, and the shank has an externally threaded portion which can engage in a female thread provided in the extremity of the spoke.

Abstract: The invention is a system to produce lighted patterns on hubcaps which lighted patterns correspond analogically to sound. Such sound sources are a radio, a CD player, a tape player, a DVD player, or a microphone. A transfer means, either wired or wireless, receive electronic impulses that represent sounds from music source. That transfer means carries the electronic impulses that corresponds analogically to sound to a color transformation device which control the various types of lights. The signals that control the various types of lights are transported either by wire or wireless to a receiver inside hubcaps or to a receiver which is external to the hubcaps. Such an external receiver light source projects various color sequences onto hubcaps. The light source controlled by receiver internal to the hub cap transfers such light by fiber optics or refractory (fresnal lens) materials to the surface of the hubcap.

Abstract: A parking brake engagement indicator for a parking brake system on a commercial truck wherein an indicator bar is mounted on the truck and is moveable between a position of impediment between the driver's outside lower leg portion and the driver's side exit doorframe of the truck, to a second position of non-impediment. The indicator bar is connected to the parking brake system whereby the bar is manipulated by the brake system itself to the position of impediment when the parking brake is disengaged and the bar is manipulated by the brake system to the position of non-impediment when the parking brake is engage.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a braking system for a positioner in a medical imaging apparatus comprises a brake coil coupled to a power supply, a first control circuit coupled to a top side of the brake coil, a second control circuit coupled to a bottom side of the brake coil, and a current sensor coupled to at least one of the first control circuit and the second control circuit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an auxiliary braking system, which is used to enable an actuation device having a braking interface to perform braking. The auxiliary braking system of the present invention comprises: a dynamic device controlled by a controller; a linking device coupled to the dynamic device; and a motion block installed at the linking device and able to contact the braking interface of the actuation device. When the dynamic device is initiated, the motion block is driven by the linking device to trigger the actuation device to perform braking. The auxiliary braking system of the present invention can be applied to a common vehicle to replace all-manual braking operation and make driving easier with high installation convenience without changing the original structure of the vehicle.

Abstract: A control unit for an electric oil pump of the present invention includes: a one-way valve that permits circulation of operating fluid from the electric oil pump to the friction engagement device and blocks circulation in the opposite direction; an accumulator that is connected to a fluid supply path joining the one-way valve to the friction engagement device and accumulates hydraulic pressure required for operating the friction engagement device; a hydraulic pressure measuring device that measures hydraulic pressure inside the fluid supply path; a vehicle speed measuring device that measures a vehicle speed of the vehicle; and a pressure setting device that sets a first predetermined pressure based on the vehicle speed measured by the vehicle speed measuring device.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided in which, when a slip between a wheel and a road surface is increased, a driving and braking control is performed to reduce the slip. A change rate in a wheel vertical load is determined. A mode of the driving and braking control is changed based on the determined change rate. The change of mode may be performed by changing at least one of the start of the driving and braking control, the reduction rate or the lower bound during the temporary reduction of the braking force or driving force, and the increasing rate during increasing the braking or driving force after the temporary reduction, or the like, according to the change rate in the wheel vertical load.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reverse radar with vehicle approaching alarm comprising a main body and sensors, in which the main body comprises a CPU circuit, an operational amplifier circuit, a switching circuit, a signal transmitting-receiving circuit, a detecting circuit and a power source, and the input terminals of the CPU circuit are connected to the output terminals of the operational amplifier circuit, the detecting circuit and the power source, and the output terminal of the CPU circuit is connected to the input terminal of the switching circuit, and the input terminal of the operational amplifier circuit is connected to the output terminal of the switching circuit, and the switching circuit and the signal transmitting-receiving circuit are interconnected, and the output terminals of the power source are connected to the input terminals of the switching circuit and the signal transmitting-receiving circuit, and the main body further comprises an alarming source which gives a warning signal when

Abstract: This invention presented is an incorporated wide-angle rearview mirror for rearview and reverse surveillance, composed of a wide-angle rearview mirror, a LCD monitor invisibly installed inside said wide-angle rearview mirror with a light resistance set inside the LCD monitor, a vehicle rearview CCTV system, an incorporated printed circuit board, a reversing light circuit and a vehicle gear. When a driver is backing his/her ca, the reversing light circuit supplies power to simultaneously switch on the camera and monitor circuits, thereby enabling the wide-angle rearview mirror and the monitor to display images behind the vehicle for monitoring the situations below the vehicle rearview, in addition, the LCD monitor is able to adjust the brightness corresponding to ambient light.

Abstract: An self contained Emergency Battery Back-UP Power Station for traffic signal controllers having a general utility power supply, the Emergency Battery Back-UP Power Station having a small footprint cabinet containing at least two batteries, at least one DC to AC inverter, a battery charger, a manual transfer switch selectively connecting the utility power supply or the Back-UP Emergency Power Station to the traffic signal controller, electrical disconnecting means, a receptacle to connect a portable generator to recharge batteries if needed, combined in a tamper-proof weather-proof enclosure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing galvanic isolation for signal communication between two electrical circuits via a capacitive coupler that is constructed from conductive and non-conductive layers of a printed circuit board. The invention can provide at low cost and with substantial galvanic isolation, the communication of data at rates of greater than 1 megabit per second. The galvanic isolation provided by the invention protects against common mode fields as well as limited differential mode fields. The invention makes use of pre-existing layers of a circuit board and does not require many other or expensive electrical components.

Abstract: A fluid treatment device includes an AC power source connected to first, second and third conductors. A electromagnetic field generating device is positioned adjacent to a fluid conduit, electrically connected to the first and third conductors to form a first circuit. A second electromagnetic field generating device is positioned adjacent to a second fluid conduit, electrically connected to the second and third electrical conductors to form a second circuit. A circuit element in the first circuit initiates a high frequency electromagnetic field at said first electromagnetic field generating device during a first half of the AC wave form in the first circuit, and a circuit element in the second circuit initiates a high frequency electromagnetic field at said first electromagnetic field generating device during a second half of the AC wave form in the second circuit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a consolidated energy system generator.

Abstract: A cooling fan comprising an outer housing. A motor support is fixed to the outer housing and a motor is mounted to the motor support. A hub is rotatably coupled to the motor and, with the motor support, forms a motor enclosure that substantially surrounds the motor. A plurality of blades extend radially from the hub and are arranged so as to generate a flow of air around the motor enclosure when the blades are rotated. The cooling fan also comprises a motor cooler comprising a flow path through the motor enclosure, wherein the flow path has a first opening and a second opening, wherein the second opening is disposed within an area of lowered downstream pressure so as to develop a differential pressure between the first and second openings and generate a flow of air through the motor enclosure as the motor operates.

Abstract: A electric rotating machine includes a rotor winding constituting a part of a rotor, a conductor provided in a center portion in a radial direction of a rotor body for supplying electricity to the rotor winding from the outside, a leader drawn from the conductor to an outside diameter side, and a connecting line constructed by stacking a plurality of conductor plates to electrically connect the rotor winding and the leader. The connecting line consists of a radial direction linear portion which is straight in the radial direction on the leader side, and a bending portion which branches into two routes toward opposite directions to each other in a rotor shaft direction from the radial direction linear portion and has a linear portion formed at a part of the bending portion. The linear portion of the bending portion is joined to a bottom surface of the rotor winding.

Abstract: In this feeder line and terminal connection structure, each of feeder lines is positioned shifted in an axial direction of a stator for each phase, and includes a terminal portion extending in a radial direction of a stator; the terminals include a first connection portion, connected to one end of a stator coil, and a second connection portion, connectable to the terminal portions of the feeder lines for any phase; the second connection portion has a base portion, of length in the axial direction enabling connection to the terminal portion of the feeder lines for any phase, and a plurality of partition walls protruding from the base portion in a circumferential direction of the stator; and the terminal portions of the feeder lines for each phase are joined with one pair of the partition walls, in mutual opposition, and with the base portion.

Abstract: A compliant bearing sleeve resides between a bearing and a bearing seat, thus opening tolerance requirements, and providing thermal and mechanical insulation of the bearing from the bearing seat. The bearing sleeve comprises alternating outside and inside ribs residing on a sleeve body. In a relaxed state (i.e., not inserted into a motor) the sleeve body is cylindrical. When the bearing sleeve is inserted into the motor, the ribs cause the sleeve body to deform to allow the sleeve to fit between the bearing seat and the bearing. The bearing sleeve preferably includes an axial bearing stop to retain the bearing, and is preferably made of a high temperature material.

Abstract: Each of the power amplifiers (15) and (16) is provided with a current command device (17) that outputs a current command signal to be supplied to each of the electromagnets (4) and (5) based upon a current target value, a power amplifier (18) that amplifies the current command signal and supplies the resulting current to each of the electromagnets (4) and (5) and a current detecting device (19) that detects the current flowing through each of the electromagnets (4) and (5). The current command device (17) feeds back a current detection value supplied by the current detecting device (19) so that the current detection value is made equal to the current target value.

Abstract: A superconductive non-contact rotary device comprising; a bulk superconductor having a pinning effect arranged in a heat insulating cryogenic vessel, a permanent magnet arranged at one side of the vessel so as to face one surface of the bulk superconductor across a wall, and a permanent magnet arranged at the other side of the vessel facing the other surface of the bulk superconductor across a wall, one permanent magnet being rotated to make the other permanent magnet rotate in a non-contact state.

Abstract: A frame having a shaft coupled thereto and a pair of non-magnetic wheels mounted on the shaft. Either the wheels are rotatable on the shaft or the shaft itself is rotatable. Each wheel has a plurality of equally spaced apart grooves running over a cylindrical surface of the wheel from a first side to a second side of the wheel. The radial separation of a start of the groove on the first side to an end of the groove on the second side is 40 degrees. An orientation of the grooves on one of the wheels of the pair of wheels is opposite to that of the other wheel. A pair of non-magnetic cowlings each have a semi-circular surface facing the wheel of slightly larger diameter than the wheel. A pair of spaced apart permanent magnets are affixed to an outside surface of each of the pair of cowlings and are oriented with a north pole of each of the permanent magnets facing a corresponding cowling.

Abstract: A motor includes an annular magnet and an annular core. The annular core is placed radially inward of the annular magnet and includes a plurality of annular core segments. At least one of axially opposed surfaces of one or more annular core segments includes an annular recess, which is configured according to an inertia of an annular core and is coaxial with an outer peripheral edge of the annular core segment. A shaft extends through a through hole of the annular core and is fixed to the annular core.

Abstract: In an electric rotary machine of an axial gap type, at least one rotor including a rotor coreis provided, at least one stator is provided the at least one stator facing one surface of the at least one rotor with an axial gap therebetween, and a plurality of magnet groups is provided, each of the magnet groups comprising a plurality of magnets having the same polarities and being arranged in the rotor core to be mutually faced with each other in a radial direction of the rotor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a motor having a stator with a magnetized rotor rotatably positioned in the stator. The stator and the rotor each have at least two magnetic poles. At least one of the stator poles has a different area confronting the poles of the rotor than the other stator poles. An air gap is positioned between each of the at least two stator poles and at least two rotor poles. The distance of the air gap between each stator pole and each rotor pole is different. A coil is wound upon a bobbin which is placed about at least one of the stator poles. Altering the confronting area of the stator poles allows a larger bobbin and coil to be placed about the stator pole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stator for motors in which a space volume occupied by the winding wire of an excitation winding section can be increased, thereby allowing magnetic flux to readily flow through the yoke. On an inner peripheral surface portion of the yoke 7, a pair of flat-surface portions 7b are respectively formed in the circumferential direction on either sides of six fitted recesses 7a so that the flat-surface portions are continuous with the inner surfaces of the fitted recesses 7a. The pair of flat-surface portions 7b are located on the same virtual plane and have a side of an identical dimension that extends in the circumferential direction. The inner surface of the fitted recess 7a is constituted by a pair of inclined flat surfaces 7c respectively continuous with the pair of flat-surface portions 7b. The first flange portion 23b of the bobbin 23, which is in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the yoke 7, includes a flat plate-like body 23d and a pair of ribs 23e.

Abstract: A commutator for an electrical machine, which has a plurality of laminations that have contact faces and are separated from one another by slots in which, in the laminations, at least one groove is provided in the contact face, which groove extends essentially in the longitudinal direction of the respective lamination. As a result, the frequency with which the brushes are excited by the commutator can be increased, which has a favorable effect on noise.

Abstract: A brush apparatus for a rotary electric machine has a brush body contacting with a slip ring of a rotor, a spring pressing the brush body on the slip ring, a brush wire connected with the brush body, and a brush terminal having a connecting hole. A ratio of an inner diameter of the hole to an outer diameter of the wire is set to be equal to or higher than 1.3 and to be lower than 1.5. The brush wire is inserted into the hole of the brush terminal, and the brush wire and the terminal are soldered together so as to electrically connect a field winding of the rotor with a rectifier through the brush apparatus.

Abstract: In an AC generator of a motor vehicle, having a positive polarity brush from which current flows into a corresponding slip ring and a negative polarity brush into which current flows from the corresponding slip ring, the brushes or the springs of the brushes are configured respectively differently, to achieve substantially identical rates of wear for the brushes. This is done for example by increasing the area of contact between the negative polarity brush and its slip ring, lengthening the negative polarity brush, or decreasing the amount of force applied by the spring of the negative polarity brush.

Abstract: An electric fan includes a frame (10) having a central tube (11) extending therefrom, a bearing (30) received in the central tube, a stator (50) mounted around the central tube, and a rotor (70) being rotatably supported by the bearing received in the central tube. The frame defines an air inlet (19) and an air outlet (17) at two different sides thereof. The stator includes two poles (51, 53) and a tube (55) arranged between the poles. Each pole includes a basewall (511, 531) and a sidewall (513, 533) extending from the basewall. Each sidewall includes an upper portion adjacent to the air inlet expanding radially along a direction from the air inlet to the air outlet of the electric fan.

Abstract: High aspect ratio micromachined structures in semiconductors are used to improve power density in Betavoltaic cells by providing large surface areas in a small volume. A radioactive beta-emitting material may be placed within gaps between the structures to provide fuel for a cell. The pillars may be formed of SiC. In one embodiment, SiC pillars are formed of n-type SiC. P type dopant, such as boron is obtained by annealing a borosilicate glass boron source formed on the SiC. The glass is then removed. In further embodiments, a dopant may be implanted, coated by glass, and then annealed. The doping results in shallow planar junctions in SiC.

Abstract: A method for controlling charging and discharging of a piezoelectric actuator for use in a fuel injector having an inject mode (12) and a non-inject mode (16); comprises applying a charging current of variable amplitude to the actuator during a charge mode (14), wherein the amplitude of the charging current varies with a first PWM frequency, and applying a discharging current of variable amplitude to the actuator during a discharge mode (10), wherein the amplitude of the discharging current varies with a second PWM frequency. The charging current and/or the discharging current is monitored during the charge and discharge modes (10, 14), respectively, and the discharging current and/or the charging current is controlled in response to the monitored current. The first and/or second PWM frequency is varied throughout the discharge mode (10) and/or the charge mode (14), respectively, so as to suppress resonance modes within the actuator.

Abstract: A system that facilitates damping of mechanical vibration associated with machinery that is subject to such mechanical vibration. The system comprises machinery with at least one moveable part and a piezoelectric actuator that is selectively applied to the machinery. The piezoelectric actuator receives voltages and is employed to facilitate damping of mechanical vibration associated with the machinery.

Abstract: A piezoelectric composite device including: a feeding electrode; a common electrode; a signal detecting electrode; a first piezoelectric element joined between the feeding electrode and the common electrode; and a second piezoelectric element joined between the common electrode and the signal detecting electrode; a predetermined voltage being supplied between the feeding electrode and the common electrode; and a force detection signal based on an external force being extracted from the detecting electrode.

Abstract: An ultrasound transducer is constructed to be under damped at higher overtone frequencies by reducing losses through one or more of the following: even pressure shaped surfaces on masses, reversed drive to at least one piezoelectric ceramic, an ultrasonically formed metallic bond between the transducer's front mass and the radiating surface, high current carrying strain relieved electrodes, fine grain structure masses, low internal friction masses and radiating materials, and zero bias stress change due to temperature variations. Improved methods and construction details for bonding the higher overtone frequency transducer to quartz are disclosed and include: front masses with cross-hatched or concentric circle patterns and invar front masses or an invar transition mass that is bonded to the quartz.

Abstract: To provide a small-sized surface mount type piezoelectric vibrator with reduced mounting area, easy manufacturing, excellent reliability and quality, and low cost and a manufacturing method of the same. A surface mount type piezoelectric vibrator includes a piezoelectric vibrator having a piezoelectric vibrating piece bonded to an airtight terminal with a lead terminal and sealed by a cylindrical bottomed metal sealing tube, an electrode terminal connected to an external electrode to provide electrical continuity with the lead terminal, and mold resin for coating the piezoelectric vibrator, wherein a tip of the lead terminal to the lengthwise direction of the piezoelectric is arranged in almost the same position as a tip of a lower electrode formed parallel to a lower section.

Abstract: A piezoelectric thin film resonator has a substrate and a piezoelectric layered structure including a lower electrode, piezoelectric aluminum nitride thin film with c-axis orientation and upper electrode formed on the substrate in this order. The lower electrode are made of a metal thin film including a layer containing ruthenium as a major component having a full-width half maximum (FWHM) of a rocking curve of a (0002) diffraction peak of ruthenium of 3.0° or less. The piezoelectric aluminum nitride thin film formed on the lower electrode has a full-width half maximum (FWHM) of a rocking curve of a (0002) diffraction peak of 2.0° or less.

Abstract: A multi-layer piezoelectric element of high reliability and high durability, that undergoes smaller variations in the amount of displacement even when used under a high electric field and high pressure and is subject to less variations in the amount of displacement even when used in continuous operation over a long period of time is provided. The multi-layer piezoelectric element comprises a stack formed by stacking piezoelectric layers and internal electrodes alternately one on another and external electrodes formed on a first side face and on a second side face of the stack, wherein one of the adjacent internal electrodes is connected to the external electrode on the first side face and the other internal electrode is connected to the external electrode formed on the second side face, while the ratio of change in the amount of displacement of the element after undergoing continuous operation of 1×109 cycles or more to the initial device dimension is not larger than 5%.

Abstract: A storage and transportation device for storage and transportation of a material comprising front surface and rear surface capable of being connected with each other through left surface and right surface suitable to form a vertical structure which in-turn is capable of being closed by bottom surface at its bottom end and by top surface at its top end to form a box type structure provided with an inlet towards its top end for supply of a gas to achieve desired environment inside the box structure and an outlet for the release of gas to achieve continuous flow of the gas thereby capable of removing all dust particles/foreign particles and environmental gases from the box structure before storing any material therein, and a filteration device for providing clean air before entry into box structure, and a holding—cum—hanging system to hold and hang the material being stored and transported.

Abstract: The present device provides an assembly, or kit, of injection molded panels having integrated connectors which combine to form a drawer cabinet with integrally formed guide rails and cooperating pull out drawers supported upon a plurality of rollers. The cabinet panels are formed of injection molded plastic and includes integrally formed connectors to interlock with one another without the need for separate fasteners. The integrated connection of the side, top and base panels simplifies the drawer cabinet construction and minimizes the number of components required to assemble the drawer cabinet. Injection molding allows the panels to be formed with integral cross-bracing, ribs and gussets for increased rigidity. When supplied as a kit, assembly of the drawer cabinet requires minimal hardware and a minimum number of hand tools.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wire-free sensing apparatus used in a disc system. The apparatus mainly comprises a beam emitting source installed at the case for emitting a beam, a reflector installed at the drawer for reflecting the beam, a beam receiving end installed at the case for receiving the beam reflected by the reflector, a switch installed at the drawer for controlling whether the reflector reflects the beam or not, and a one-way mirror installed at the case. The one-way mirror forms a non-right angle with an emitting direction of the beam and has a penetrating surface and a reflecting surface at opposite sides thereof wherein the beam penetrates the penetrating surface, and can be reflected by the reflector to the reflecting surface and then reflected by the reflecting surface to the beam receiving end.

Abstract: A sliding guide rail system for slidably opening and closing a drawer within an article of furniture or other equipment, the system comprises a mounting bracket (10) for fixing the system to the article of furniture, a fixed guide (20) mounted on the mounting bracket, an intermediate rail (30) and a pull-out guide (40). The fixed (20) and pull-out guides (40) each have a slidably movable housing, a first slidable housing (50) enabling the intermediate rail (30) to be slidable on the fixed guide (20) and a second slidable housing (50?) enabling the pull-out guide (40) to be in turn slidable on the intermediate rail (30). Each of the fixed guide (20), intermediate rail (30) and pull-out guide (40) have stops (60) disposed thereon for limiting the sliding movement of the first (50) and second slidable housings (50?), wherein a resiliently deformable damping member (52, 52?) is located in a respective chamber (51) provided at each longitudinal end of the first and second slidable housings.