Abstract: An apparatus for holding and transporting preselected items from one place to another. The apparatus includes a tarp like member having each of a predetermined size and a predetermined shape. A first mechanism is engageable with at least one preselected edge of such tarp like member for facilitating movement of the apparatus. The first mechanism includes at least a pair of apertures formed therethrough. Further, there is a second mechanism engageable through each of such pair of apertures for pulling the apparatus at least one of by hand and with a mechanical means.

Abstract: A snow and ice repelling vehicle cover comprising: a hood panel configured to cover a hood of a vehicle; a hood panel attachment means coupled to the hood panel and configured to removably attach the hood panel to the vehicle; a windshield panel configured to cover a windshield of a vehicle; a windshield panel attachment means coupled to the windshield panel and configured to removably attach the windshield panel to the vehicle; a roof panel configured to cover a roof of a vehicle; a roof panel attachment means coupled to the roof panel and configured to removably attach the roof panel to the vehicle; and where each panel is configured such that when slid off of the underlying vehicle surface, the underlying vehicle surface is left relatively clear of snow and ice.

Abstract: The door-opening/closing apparatus includes a door, a driving unit that drives the door to close the door, a door movement detection unit that detects a movement of the door, an electrostatic switch that is mounted on the door for detecting a human's touching the door, and a judgment unit that judges whether the door is attempted to be closed. When the door movement detection unit detects a movement of the door, and when the electrostatic switch senses a human's touching the door, the judgment unit judges that the door is attempted to be closed, and then the driving unit drives to close the door.

Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle is provided. The door assembly includes a guide track attached to a door, a slider positioned within the guide track, and a connecting member connecting the slider to the vehicle door frame. The connecting member has a vehicle end and a slider end and is arranged to be attached to the vehicle at the vehicle end and to the slider at the slider end. The connecting member and the slider are arranged to enable the door to translate relative to the vehicle along the guide track.

Abstract: An installation apparatus for installing a wire harness over a fixed structural body and a movable structural body which is slidably provided to the fixed structural body, the installation apparatus includes a case that receives the wire harness such that the wire harness extends in a sliding direction of the movable structural body, and is folded back into a generally U-shape, a slider that is slidably supported on the case so as to move in the sliding direction of the movable structural body, and is movable in accordance with a sliding movement of the movable structural body, a first fixing member that holds a proximal end-side portion of the wire harness extending from the folded-back portion thereof toward a proximal end of the wire harness, and fixes the wire harness to the case, and a second fixing member that holds a distal end-side portion of the wire harness extending from the folded-back portion thereof toward a distal end of the wire harness, and fixes the wire harness to the slider.

Abstract: A bracket assembly secures a running board to a rocker panel, which includes a pinch weld depending therefrom. The bracket assembly includes a receiving panel adapted to have the running board fixedly secured thereto. A rocker securing plate extends out from the receiving panel and is secured to the rocker panel. An intermediate securing tab extends outwardly between the receiving panel and the rocker securing plate for securing the bracket assembly to the pinch weld outboard thereof.

Abstract: A modular wind deflector is constructed from a plurality of wind deflecting panels. The panels include edge flanges for attaching adjacent panels together, which also form ribs on the inside of the wind deflector creating a substructure for resisting wind forces.

Abstract: A vehicle utility bed adapted for conveniently securing a cargo restraining device to the utility bed is provided. The utility bed includes a bottom panel, a front panel adjoining the bottom panel and a pair of opposing side panels adjoining the bottom and front panels. Each of the side panels includes a plurality of retainer pockets along a bottom surface of the respective side panel. The retainer pockets are utilized to securely retain at least a portion of cargo restraining device connectors so that the cargo restraining device will securely restrain cargo within the utility bed.

Abstract: There are provided: front supports provided vertically in front of a cabin on a rotating frame; a plurality of rear supports provided vertically and laterally with respect to each other behind the cabin on the rotating frame; a lateral frame for connecting the upper end portions of the rear supports; and an upper frame provided above the cabin to connect the lateral frame and the front supports at a position shifted leftward from a predetermined area where an attachment is raised and lowered, where one rear support is arranged behind a hoisting axis between vertical plates, while the other rear supports are arranged in rear of the cabin, and the lateral frame is arranged laterally across the vertical plates.

Abstract: A rear support pillar is configured by combining plural plate members extending in the longitudinal direction of the support pillar to define a closed section. An end face of one of plate members adjacent to each other in the closed section is abutted against an inner surface of the other plate member and in this state the abutted portion of the plate members is fillet-welded throughout the overall length of each plate member.

Abstract: A D-pillar structure for a rear vehicle body structure. The D-pillar structure is a one-piece hydroformed tube configured for supporting and positioning a rear vehicle body structure within a predetermined tolerance. The rear vehicle body structure is a cargo box inner, a tailgate, and/or a pair of fenders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier structure of a motor vehicle in a spaceframe style, said structure comprising a roof frame (1) provided with a longitudinal member (1a) and a cross member (1b), longitudinal members (2a, 2b) which are arranged on both sides at the level of the vehicle floor and consist of hollow profiled elements, and posts (3, 4, 5) in the form of hollow profiled elements, connecting the longitudinal members (1a, 1b) of the roof frame (1) to the longitudinal members (2a, 2b) on the side of the floor. The inventive carrier structure is characterised in that at least two opposing posts (3, 4, 5) of the member structure, especially the B, C or D posts, are embodied as double plates formed under internal high pressure and welded on the peripheral edge thereof.

Abstract: Motor vehicle components, such as doors, trunks, bumpers, instrument panels at dash boards, top or shelf panels of dash boards, or horizontal storage panels behind rear seats, which include a plastic foam body.

Abstract: An open roof construction or assembly for a vehicle includes a closure assembly for the roof opening comprising a number of separate closure panels. A sunshade assembly also comprises a number of separate sunshade panels. In an opened position of the open roof construction, the closure panels and sunshade panels, respectively, define separate stacks one behind the other, in any order, in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A sunroof device including a movable panel (13), a functional bracket (24) for supporting the movable panel (13), a guide rail (21), a shoe (30) for moving along the guide rail (21), a check member (31, 32) engageable with the shoe (30), a raising and lowering member (33, 34) for pivotally supporting the check member (31, 32), and an urging member (61) for urging the check member (31, 32). The check member (31, 32) and the shoe (30) are set in one of an engaged state, in which they are moved integrally, and a disengaged state, in which they are separated. The raising and lowering member moves the functional bracket upward or downward in cooperation with movement of the check member (31, 32) in the engaged state. The urging member (61) turns over the check member (31, 32) with an urging force to set the check member in the disengaged state.

Abstract: The subassembly (10) comprises a frame structure (12) and a frame module (14) which in turn comprises a frame structure portion (16). Provision is made here for the frame structure portion (16) to be joined at least partially to the frame structure (12) by means of a bearing contact which promotes alignment of an associated region (38) of the frame structure (12) into an intended assembly position.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat bottom and a seat back pivotally attached to the seat bottom. The seat bottom includes a track having a longitudinal track axis. The seat assembly further includes a head restraint moveably attached to the track such that the head restraint is moveable longitudinally along the track from a use position to a stowed position. An actuation device is associated with the head restraint for moving the head restraint from the use position toward the stowed position when the seat back pivots toward the seat bottom.

Abstract: A high chair features various modes of adjustability and enhanced utility. The height of the chair can be adjusted using a single hand that engages a rear handle. The height of a seat platform of the chair can be adjusted separately relative to the tray. The tray itself is ergonomically designed for the benefit of the caregiver. A removable tray liner facilitates after-meal clean-up. Wheels on the underside of the tray ease fore/aft adjustment. A pivoting back rest of the chair minimizes rearward shift of the center of gravity of the occupied chair, thus requiring a smaller chair footprint. Further, an accessory bar pivoted to a seat back portion of the chair provides readily accessible entertainment.

Abstract: In a passenger seat, an aircraft passenger seat in particular, having seat components such as seat element (1), backrest (3), and arm rest (5), of which at least one component is mounted so as to be movable for adjustment of its position in relation to that of other seat components, and having a partition (19) which is movable at option into a use position in which it extends into a lateral screen area of the seat and into a non-use position in which it clears the screen area, the partition (19) is connected to an associated arm rest (5) and may be moved between a non-use position and a use position by movement of the arm rest (5) changing the adjusted position of the arm rest (5).

Abstract: An automobile seat includes a seat cushion, a seat back tiltably mounted on the seat cushion, and a head rest mounted on an upper portion of the seat back. The automobile seat also includes a seat cushion frame, a pair of side frames mounted on the seat cushion frame, a seat back frame mounted on the pair of side frames so as to be rockable within a limited range of angle, a seat back frame rocking mechanism for causing, when an acceleration greater than a predetermined value is inputted from behind a vehicle body, the seat back frame to undergo a rocking motion, and a rocking motion preventing member for preventing, when the acceleration greater than the predetermined value is not inputted from behind the vehicle body, the seat back frame rocking mechanism from causing the seat back frame to undergo the rocking motion.

Abstract: A child car seat cover is disclosed. This device provides an easily removable, cleanable and adjustable cover for a child car seat that restricts the passage of food, dirt and liquids to the car seat material. The device is comprised of multiple layers of fabric, strap covers, strap openings and strap closures.

Abstract: A removable child car seat cover that enables removal of the cover without requiring that the car seat be removed from the car.

Abstract: A backrest mechanism for a stand-up rider operator's platform in an industrial vehicle, in which an operator operates the vehicle while standing, has a support portion and a support holder. The support portion has a backrest portion for supporting a back of the operator and a seat portion for at least supporting buttocks of the operator. The support portion supports the operator by either of the backrest portion and the seat portion. The support holder is located on a rear side of the vehicle from the operator's platform. The support holder holds the support portion so that the support portion is detachable from the support holder.

Abstract: Provided is an inflatable child safety seat. In one embodiment the child safety seat is filled with inflatable foam and includes a seat, a backrest integrally formed with the seat and having a through hole, a safety belt passed the through hole to dispose on the seat, two arm pads, two side protections provided at both sides of the backrest and integrally formed with the arm pads, an enclosure for enclosing the seat, the backrest, the arm pads, and the side protections, and a valve provided on an underside of the seat. Opening the valve to exit air in the enclosure will enable a collapsing of the enclosure. Unfolding and pumping air into the child safety seat via the valve will inflate the child safety seat.

Abstract: A furniture member such as a rocking chair includes a chair frame operable for rocking motion relative to a stationary base. The chair frame and stationary base are coupled together by a rocker spring assembly positioned on each side of the frame/base. The rocker spring assembly includes upper and lower brackets and a single coiled spring connected to both brackets. A displacement limiting device is positioned within an inner cavity of the coiled spring to limit the rocking movement of the chair frame.

Abstract: The seat back unit has a seat back frame which can be tilted around the tilting axis (11) of the support (21). Movable on the seat back frame (13) is the seat back (25). A linear motor (33) serves to incline the seat back frame (13) together with the seat back (25). With a linear motor (33) the distance between the support (21) and the connecting section (17) of the back frame (13) can be reduced or increased, respectively. A tape (43) extends from a stationary part (45) of the linear motor (33) via the connecting section (17) to the seat back carrier (44). Accordingly, if the seat back frame (13) is tilted towards the rear, the seat back (25) is moved downward together with the arm rests (29) attached to the seat back carrier (44). A stabilizing mechanism (51) keeps the arm rest (29) in a practically horizontal position. Accordingly, on reclining the arms of the user remain always in a practically horizontal position and are finally lowered to a position practically parallel to the body.

Abstract: A reclining seat includes a first locking mechanism for locking a first backrest frame at a sloping position, and a second locking mechanism for locking a second backrest frame at the sloping position. The reclining seat further includes a first shaft for releasing the first backrest frame locked by the first locking mechanism, a second shaft for releasing the second backrest frame locked by the second locking mechanism, and a disengaging unit for transmitting only one-directional rotation of the first shaft to the second shaft. The disengaging unit includes a first plate mounted on the first shaft, and a second plate mounted on the second shaft. The second plate is engaged by the first plate when the first shaft rotates in one direction and is disengaged from the first plate when the first shaft rotates in the opposite direction.

Abstract: This invention relates to a chair comprising a seat; a backrest; a first armrest; a second armrest; a seat support structure; and means for supporting the lower back of a seated person; wherein said means for supporting the lower back of a seated person is directly mechanically-connected to said first armrest and said second armrest; and said means for supporting the lower back of a seated person is not directly mechanically-connected to either said backrest or said seat. The invention provides additionally methods for supporting the lower back of a seated person in the need of such supporting comprising providing to said person said chair.

Abstract: A rotary adjuster, such as for a vehicle seat having a seat back rotable relative to a seat bottom, includes a first member defining first and second cam surfaces. A second member is rotatably mounted relative to the first member about an axis. The second member defines third and fourth cam surfaces. The third cam surface faces the first cam surface and defines a first gap therebetween. The fourth cam surface faces the second cam surface and defines a second gap therebetween. A first wedge element is disposed in the first gap so as be selectively movable between a wedged position engaging the first and third cam surfaces to prevent rotation of the second member relative to the first member in a first rotational direction, and a free position permitting movement of the second member relative to the first member.

Abstract: A headrest device includes a fixed base, a movable base disposed forward relative to the fixed base, at least one first link being rotatably supported by a connecting shaft provided between the movable base and the fixed base, at least one second link being supported by the connecting shaft so as to rotate relative to the first link, a connection portion connecting the movable base and the fixed base to be relatively movable by a relative rotation between the first link and the second link, a drive portion relatively rotating the first link and the second link in a direction so as to deploy the movable base away from the fixed base on the basis of a detected result by a rear-end collision detection means, and at least one relative rotation restricting portion provided for restricting a relative rotation between the first link and the second link about the connecting shaft.

Abstract: The head support unit may be attached by attachment means (13) to a chair, e.g. a wheel chair. A set screw (15) permits vertical adjustment. The head rest (19) may be horizontally moved by the user into the desired position. This movement takes place without a recognizable movement in vertical direction. The head rest (19) is carried by a slender lever parallelogram (18) which is operatively connected by a flexible Bowden-cable (21) to the motor (23) located at a distance on the chair. This flexible connection (21) permits not only to put the motor (23) at a suitable location away from the head of the user, but does also not hinder a vertical adjustment of the head rest (19) by means of the vertical support bar (11) and the set screw (15).

Abstract: An adjustable armrest assembly includes a support fixed to a chair seat and a sleeve slidably mounted on the support. An armrest is mounted to the sleeve to move therewith. The sleeve is slidable relative to the support to allow adjustment of a level of the armrest. The sleeve can be retained at a desired level relative to the support. An upward force is imparted to the sleeve while the sleeve is slidable relative to the support.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes an armrest attached to a seat, and an amrest coupling assembly for coupling the armrest to the seat comprising a linear adjustment mechanism coupled to the armrest, and a rotational adjustment mechanism coupled to the armrest. The linear adjustment mechanism is arranged to enable the armrest to translate along an initial linear axis between a plurality of generally vertical positions. The rotational adjustment mechanism is arranged to enable the armrest to pivot about the rotational axis between a plurality of angular positions.

Abstract: An armrest device includes an armrest mount, an armrest member, and a locking unit. The armrest mount and the armrest member are respectively formed with pivotally interconnected first and second pivot connecting portions such that the armrest member is pivotable relative to the armrest mount between first and second positions. The locking unit is mounted operably in the second pivot connecting portion, and includes a press member accessible externally of the second pivot connecting portion, and a locking tab unit projecting from the press member. The press member is operable to move from a locking position, where the locking tab unit engages the first pivot connecting portion to arrest pivoting movement of the armrest member, to an unlocking position, where the locking tab unit is disengaged from the first pivot connecting portion to permit pivoting movement of the armrest member between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A device and procedure for disabled, impaired or handicapped persons or patients in reaching or maintaining a standing position, in which they can be transported, undressed, dressed, and/or washed in the abdominal region. The device includes a knee support and a movable torso support extending transversely in front of the lower to middle part of the torso of the person to be assisted. The person to be assisted leans with his/her torso slightly forward on the torso support during the raising movement in which the torso support moves simultaneously forward and upward until the person to be assisted has reached a position in which he/she is substantially standing whilst leaning forward over the torso support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular furniture assembly that is convenient and versatile. One embodiment of the modular furniture assembly comprises a base and a transverse member manually, detachably coupled to the base by a coupler. The base and the transverse member have a defined spatial relationship which enables a variety of different types, configurations and sizes of furniture assemblies to be formed therefrom. Further, the base is configured such that the transverse member can be coupled to the base in a first position to form a first furniture assembly, and can be coupled to the base in a second position to form a second furniture assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments of a retainer assembly are provided. The retainer assembly includes, for example, a bracket that partially surrounds a part or component and a latching component pivotally attached to the bracket. The latching component and frame bracket retain the part or component to a portion of the wheelchair frame when the latching component is located in the closed position.

Abstract: A chair mounted lumbar and trapezius support system that offers support for an individual required to work leaning forward in an office style chair for a prolonged period of time. The device reduces the strain on the back by supporting the individual in the abdominal area of body. Adjustable elbow rests mount to the support belt structure to support the elbows and allow maximum movement of the arms while remaining in a fixed position with relation to the torso when a individual is leaning forward or twists to one side or the other doing delicate work. A single support belt structure is attachable to one or a plurality of chairs using fasteners, belts or a flexible support without removing the belt from the torso allowing easy traverse between multiple chairs in an office.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the separation of bitumen, such as by the Clark process or by a countercurrent de-sander, in an underground excavation machine, such as a tunnel boring machine.

Abstract: A wheel cover system comprising a first bearing element mountable to a vehicle's wheel or rim, and a second bearing element rotatable on the first element supportive of a wheel cover assembly that, when mounted to the vehicle, is non-symmetrical in appearance about a first vertical plane extending through the axis of rotation and containing the gravitational direction. The wheel cover itself is also non-symmetrical in shape and/or mass about a second plane extending through the pivot axis of the wheel cover and coincident with the first plane. Balance is provided by weights to the wheel cover on opposite sides of the second plane at differing radial distances from the center of rotation. The weights may differ in mass. In a currently preferred embodiment, the asymmetrical shape of a wheel cover is in the form of an indicium such as a number, alphabetic letter, abstract symbol, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A wheel rim arrangement is disclosed to include a rim mounted on a wheel of a motor vehicle, a connecting member affixed to the rim, a bearing mounted on a hub at the center of the connecting member, a rim cap with a commercial design on the outside wall, and a counterweight mounted on the bearing to hold the rim cap on the rim and to keep the rim cap immovable upon rotation of the rim with the wheel.

Abstract: The wheel rim protector is a concave-convex disk for covering a vehicle wheel rim to protect the wheel rim from the application of fluids that may stain or corrode the wheel rim during detailing of the tires. The wheel rim protector has a pair of crossed ribs forming a cruciform handle to provide a grip for the user, and may have a lower lip for engagement with the wheel rim when the user presses the disk against the wheel rim. The contour of the disk permits multiple wheel rim protectors to be stacked together during transport, display or storage, and accommodates dust caps or ornamentation projecting from the wheel hub.

Abstract: A spoke-assembling structure for a bicycle wheel comprises a hub, a plurality of sets of spokes and a wheel. In the wheel being formed a plurality of apertures for anchoring an end of the spokes. The spokes are connected between the wheel and the hub. In the wheel are additionally formed a plurality of assistant apertures for anchoring a plurality of assistant spokes, both end of the assistant spokes are directly anchored on a rim of the wheel, vertical distances from the respective assistant spokes to the hub are the same.

Abstract: A first method for estimating a torque/force exerted by a load against an actuator driven by an electric motor against the load includes measuring motor current of the electric motor and measuring a position/angle or speed/angular speed of the actuator and includes calculating the torque/force exerted by the load against the actuator using at least a difference between a calculated motor torque/force and a calculated actuator-experienced torque/force. A second method includes measuring input voltage of the electric motor instead of measuring motor current. A third method includes measuring both motor current and input voltage. In one example, without limitation, the actuator is an automotive electromechanical brake caliper.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle is disclosed having ancillary equipment that may be raised and lowered relative to the ground with consequential changing of the position of the centre of gravity of the vehicle and having a hydraulic braking system comprising a master cylinder and a slave cylinder. The braking system further includes a pressure relief valve for limiting the hydraulic pressure applied to the slave cylinder only when the vehicle is in road mode. This ensures that the braking force does not exceed a safe limit below which the vehicle does not risk toppling forwards when braking.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle is disclosed having ancillary equipment that may be raised and lowered relative to the ground with consequential changing of the position of the centre of gravity of the vehicle and having a hydraulic braking system comprising a master cylinder and a slave cylinder. The braking system further includes a pressure relief valve for limiting the hydraulic pressure applied to the slave cylinder only when the vehicle is in road mode. This ensures that the braking force does not exceed a safe limit below which the vehicle does not risk toppling forwards when braking.

Abstract: A braking force maintaining apparatus of a vehicle includes a reference braking force setting section, a threshold value setting section, a braking force change rate detecting section, and a change rate determining section. The reference braking force setting section sets, as a reference braking force, a braking force acting on wheels of the vehicle after a reference time has elapsed since stopping of the vehicle. The threshold value setting section sets a threshold value by adding the reference braking force to a predetermined reference value. The braking force change rate detecting section detects a change rate of the braking force acting on the wheels after the threshold value has been set. The change rate determining section determines whether the detected change rate is a negative value.

Abstract: The electrical apparatus comprises a rigid casing which has a multipole electrical connector and in which are housed: an auxiliary storage battery to be connected to the priority loads by means of the connector, a controlled unidirectional DC/DC converter to be connected to the auxiliary battery and, via the connector, to the electrical-energy generating apparatus of the motor vehicle for the recharging of the auxiliary battery, electrical switches suitable for controlling the connections between the DC/DC converter and the auxiliary battery and, via the connector, the generating apparatus, and an electronic control unit associated with the DC/DC converter and arranged for: controlling the electrical switches in a manner such as to enable the DC/DC converter to be connected to the generating apparatus and to the auxiliary battery in predetermined operative conditions, then estimating the charge state of the auxiliary battery and driving the DC/DC converter in a manner such as to regulate the supply of electri

Abstract: There is provided an electronic apparatus in which components and boards are arranged in a highly dense state to realize downsizing. The electronic apparatus has a first board in which an avoiding portion shaped into a cutout or a hole for avoiding a hard disk drive is formed, and a second board arranged over the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is connected to the second board, whereby downsizing is realized and high quality of service is obtained.

Abstract: The power conversion system allows for multiple segregated and ground independent power sources to provide redundant power to modules within an electronics equipment cabinet with increased reliability and reduced sensitivity to common fault propagation. The power conversion system provides power conditioning modules having independent supply rails that supply power to each module within an electronics equipment cabinet. FET and diode solid-state control and driver logic enable each individual supply rail. Efficient power distribution is facilitated by primary and hot-backup operation of one or more power conditioning modules. Power conversion is facilitated by one or more input supply power feeds and one or more converter stages.