Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide an arm mechanism for an industrial robot in which backlash can be reduced, a transmission loss of a driving force in a reduction gear can be reduced, and attachment dimensions of a feeding apparatus in the case where a conduit cable is disposed can be made small.

Abstract: A telescopic insertion axis, a robotic surgical system including the telescopic insertion axis, and a method of instrument insertion are provided. In one embodiment, a telescopic insertion axis includes a base link operably coupled to a distal end of a manipulator arm, and a carriage link movably coupled to the base link along a lengthwise axis, the carriage link including an instrument interface.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an insertion axis of a robotic manipulator is provided, the insertion axis including a base link operably coupled to a distal end of a manipulator arm, and a carriage link movably coupled to the base link along a lengthwise axis, the carriage link including a remote printed circuit assembly and transceiver for wirelessly communicating with a main printed circuit assembly external to the insertion axis. A robotic surgical system including such an insertion axis and a method for wireless communication in the system are also provided.

Abstract: A positioning device includes a housing and a shaft that is able to be swiveled about a centrical position relative to the housing, at whose one end an element that is to be positioned is attachable. Furthermore, the positioning device has a swivel drive and a position measuring device. A cable, for the electrical connection of swivelable parts in the positioning device to a stationary unit, has a spiral-shaped course leading radially outwardly, starting from the shaft that is located in the centrical position.

Abstract: A rotary leadthrough of a robot arm, in particular of a fourth axle of a Delta robot, has a housing and a shaft, located in an axial leadthrough of the housing and supported rotatably in this housing, for connection to the robot arm. The housing has at least two openings for cleaning the axial leadthrough. The shaft at least in a portion of its length, has a diameter which is less than the diameter of the axial leadthrough in that region, so that there is a void between the shaft and the axial leadthrough.

Abstract: A steering mechanism is provided, including a rack, a rotatable support member, and an automatically-adjustable support member. The rack includes a rack gear portion and the pinion includes a pinion gear portion coupled with the rack gear portion. The rotatable support member is positioned with respect to the rack or the pinion such that rotation of the rotatable support member adjusts an overlap distance between the rack gear portion and the pinion gear portion. The automatically-adjustable support member automatically urges together the rack and the pinion along an urging direction. The urging direction remains substantially constant throughout the rotation of the rotatable support member within a desired angular range.

Abstract: A steering column assembly for a motor vehicle includes a steering shaft, a support bracket rotatably receiving the steering shaft for rotatably supporting the steering shaft on the motor vehicle, and an anti-rotation device. The anti-rotation device is supported by the support bracket and is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the anti-rotation device prevents rotation of the steering shaft relative to the support bracket. The anti-rotation device may be moved from the engaged position to the disengaged position to allow rotation of the steering shaft relative to the support bracket. Prior to assembly of the steering column assembly to the motor vehicle, the anti-rotation device may be moved to the engaged position to lock the steering column in a common rotational position. After assembly, the anti-rotation device may be moved to the disengaged position to allow rotation of the steering shaft.

Abstract: A stopper member 54 is fixed to an inner column 3a, and a second displacement preventing protruding portion 57 provided in the stopper member 54 is opposed to a bolt 42 fixed to an outer column 2b. In the case where a load not less than a predetermined value is given from the bolt 42 to the second displacement preventing protruding portion 57, the second displacement preventing protruding portion 57 is deformed and the thus deformed portion is withdrawn into an accommodating recess portion 60 provided in the stopper member 54. A plate spring made of conductive material is elastically pressed to the stopper member 54 and the outer column 2b in the circumferential direction of the outer column 2b.

Abstract: A vehicle steering column consists of an inner steering column element, an outer steering column element and a sliding bush arranged therebetween. The sliding bush is fixedly connected to the outer steering column element by plastic, which is injection molded into depressions on the outer circumferential surface of the sliding bush.

Abstract: An electric power steering system comprising an upper bracket, a steering column, a steering shaft provided rotatably within the steering column, a tilt mechanism comprising a tilt clamp which tightly fastens the steering column between tightening plate portions of the upper bracket and a tilt pivot which oscillates the steering column, an electric assist unit provided at a lower end of the steering column, and a lower bracket fixed to the vehicle body at an opposite side of the electric assist unit to the steering column to rotatably support a pivot shaft of the tile pivot. A housing of the electric assist unit is brought into engagement with a pivot shaft of the tilt pivot in such a manner as to be allowed to move loosely, so that the steering column is allowed to oscillate about the pivot shaft, and a column rotation restricting portion is provided between the lower bracket and the housing.

Abstract: An adjustable steering column assembly includes a force sensor which is operable to provide an output signal in response to manual application of force to a steering wheel. An actuator is connected with a steering column assembly and is operable to adjust the steering column assembly to change the steering wheel position in response to the output signal from the force sensor.

Abstract: A tilt-telescopic steering column apparatus includes a steering shaft; a first supporting member rotatably supporting a lower shaft of steering shaft; a second supporting member rotatably supporting an upper shaft of steering wheel and movable in the axial direction; a first screw shaft disposed in substantially parallel with the steering shaft, and supported rotatably by one of the first supporting member and the second supporting member to be capable of being drivingly rotated; a first nut member screwed on the first screw shaft; a second screw shaft disposed in substantially parallel with the steering shaft and disposed to be coaxial with the first screw shaft; and a second nut member screwed on the second screw shaft, and fixed on the one of the first supporting member and the second supporting member. One end portion of the second screw shaft is rotatably supported by another of the first supporting member and the second supporting member to be capable of being drivingly rotated.

Abstract: A positive lock mechanism having a compression spring rod with a housing, a rod member having an inner end in said housing and an outer end axially outwardly of a housing end. One or more compression springs extend between a guide member and an end of the housing. A positive locking mechanism is provided to prevent movement of the rod member in a longitudinal direction. The lock mechanism is controlled by a wire and cable assembly operated by a lever.

Abstract: A cable adjustment device for a Bowden cable having a control cable displaceable within a cable casing for a bicycle component. The adjustment device includes a guide element axially and rotationally fixed to the bicycle component and has a control cable bore therethrough. An adjustment element is rotationally fixed and axially displaceable in the guide element. The adjustment element has an abutment for engaging the cable casing. The adjustment device also includes an actuation element. The adjustment element is threadably coupled relative to the actuation element for converting the rotational movement of the actuation element into the axial movement of the adjustment element.

Abstract: A shift operating device for a bicycle comprises a mounting member structured to be mounted to the bicycle, a cable coupling member coupled to the mounting member for moving a cable in a cable pulling direction and a cable releasing direction, a positioning unit that selectively maintains the cable coupling member in a plurality of operating positions, and an input member that moves in a first direction and in a second direction different from the first direction, and an action member rotatably coupled to the mounting member and separate from the input member. The action member rotates to transmit movement of the first operating member to the positioning unit such that the cable coupling member moves from an origin operating position toward a destination operating position when the first operating member moves in either of both the first direction and the second direction.

Abstract: A bicycle shift controller is provided with two independently operable levers that are operatively coupled to a cable take up member disposed in a base member configured to be mounted to a handlebar. The cable take up member rotates about a rotational axis for winding and releasing a control cable in response to pivotal movement of the levers. A first one of the levers has a first operating portion with a first operating surface and a second operating portion with a second operating surface. The second operating surface is angularly offset from the first operating surface about a first lever pivot axis of the first lever. The first and second levers pivot from a rest position to a shift position for rotating the cable take up member in opposite directions.

Abstract: A bicycle shift control mechanism that has an operating member, a wire take up member, a positioning ratchet and a position maintaining pawl. The operating member is movable between a rest position, a shift wind position and a shift releasing position. The positioning ratchet includes a plurality of winding teeth, a plurality of positioning teeth and a plurality of movement restricting teeth. The positioning teeth and the movement restricting teeth are non-concentrically arranged to form stair shaped arrangements. The position maintaining pawl selectively holds and releases the positioning ratchet upon movement of the operating member from the rest position.

Abstract: A control device (1) for driving the control cable (12) of the derailleur of a bicycle is provided. The device has a support body (3) connectable at one side (4) to a handlebar (2) of the bicycle, a cable-winding bush (15) about which a control cable (12) of the derailleur is wound/unwound, and a lever (8) for driving the cable-winding bush (15) into rotation in a first direction of rotation. Between the cable-winding bush (15) and the side (4) of the support body (3) a deflection mechanism (16) is arranged for the control cable (12).

Abstract: The integrated control device (1) for driving the control cable (20) of the derailleur and the brake cable (16) of a bicycle is provided. The device having a support body (4) connectable to the handlebar (2) and that can be gripped by the cyclist's hand, a cable-winding bush (19) about which the control cable (20) of the derailleur is wound/unwound and a first lever (9) rotatable with respect to the support body (4) about a first axis (X1) for actuating the brake cable (16) and rotatable about a second axis (X2) to drive the cable-winding bush (19) into rotation in a first direction of rotation (R2). An indexing mechanism (12) connected to the first lever (9) cooperates with the cable-winding bush (19) to define predetermined angular positions therefor. The support body (4) having a recess (25) for the passage of the control cable (20) of the derailleur.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include grip shifters used on bicycles to control shifting of front and rear derailleurs. Embodiments of the grip shifters of the present invention are configured for sufficient shifter cable displacement for use with state-of-the-art linear front derailleurs disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,454,671 and 7,025,698 to Wickliffe, the inventor of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention refers to a control device for driving a derailleur, comprising: —at least a manual actuation member to issue a command to shift the derailleur in a first direction and a command to shift the derailleur in a second direction opposed to the first one, —a cable head holder for securely coupling with a first end of an inextensible cable having a second end securely coupled with the derailleur, —a first mechanism which in response to said command to shift the derailleur in the first direction and to said command to shift the derailleur in the second direction is moved among a set of stable positions, in a first direction and in a second direction, respectively, and —a second mechanism that converts the movement of the first mechanism in a movement of the cable head holder.

Abstract: An electrical bicycle shift control assembly is provided that includes at least one electrical bicycle shift control device. The shift control device includes a mounting portion configured to be selectively secured to a bicycle portion and an electrical shift control switch portion. The electrical switch portion has an operating member arranged to move relative to the mounting portion between a neutral position and an actuating position. Preferably, the electrical switch portion is detachably coupled to the handlebar mounting portion via a mating mounting structure to be removable from the mounting portion without removing the mounting portion from the bicycle portion. Preferably, a bicycle computer unit including a display screen is supported by the mounting portion, The operating member can include a dial-shaped element or a lever-shaped element that is configured to rotate about an operating axis.

Abstract: An intermittent linear movement control device includes: movement elements flexibly connected to one another and each having a sliding groove at a lower surface thereof; each sliding groove has an upper portion thereof as an arcuate sliding groove and two sides thereof as gap-like dissected half-length sliding grooves, with the dissected half-length sliding grooves in communication with the arcuate sliding groove, and the dissected half-length sliding grooves of respective movement elements joined with each other for forming a full-length sliding groove; and a small pulley flexibly connected in one of the sliding grooves and capable of performing eccentric rotations by forces received; wherein, the plurality of movement elements horizontally and linearly moves forward when the small pulley moves in the full-length sliding grooves, and remains at halt when the small pulley moves in idle in the arcuate sliding grooves.

Abstract: In a fitting for a vehicle seat having a first fitting part (7), a second fitting part (8) that can be rotated relative to the first fitting part (7) around an axis (A) for freely swinging a backrest (4), an eccentric (11) that is drivable and is rotatably supported around the axis (A), at least two latches (13) that are driven radially outwardly by the eccentric (11) to lock the fitting (5), a control disc (19) that pulls the latches (13) radially inwardly in order to unlock the fitting (5), and a swing-free control element (21) which, during free swinging of the backrest (4) between at least one use position and one swung-free position, prevents locking of the fitting (5), characterized in that during free swinging of the backrest (4), the second fitting part (8) locks the control disc (19), by way of the swing-free control element (21) so that the latches (13) remain open.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shock absorbing device of a brake pedal. In the present invention, when a frontal vehicle collision occurs, the brake pedal is rotated in the forward direction of the vehicle, that is, in a direction moving away from a driver, thus reducing the speed of impact of the driver's leg against the brake pedal, thereby minimizing injury to the driver. To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the shock absorbing device of the present invention includes a mounting bracket which is fastened at a first end thereof to the vehicle body and removably mounted at a second end thereof to the vehicle body, an upper pedal arm which is rotatably mounted to the mounting bracket using a hinge shaft, and a lower pedal arm which is removably coupled to the upper pedal arm using a locking pin.

Abstract: A pedal system includes a housing, a pedal lever pivoted to the housing for rotation, and a hysteresis mechanism located above the pivot axis when mounted in a vehicle so that it is positioned in a protected position from environmental dirt and debris, and further is positioned in a more open region less subject to conflicting special requirements within the vehicle. The housing defines a closed end and an open end. The pedal lever is adapted to fit into the housing with the hysteresis mechanism already mounted on a free end of the pedal lever. A pivot pin extends through side walls of the housing and also through the pedal lever to retain the pedal lever in the housing, and is accessible for attachment of an electrical sensor for sensing angular position of the pedal.

Abstract: A control pedal assembly includes a first axle forming a first pivot axis and a first booster link pivotable about the first pivot axis. A control pedal has a second axle forming a second pivot axis, a pedal arm pivotable about the second pivot axis, and a pedal at a lower end of the pedal arm. A second booster link is pivotably connecting the pedal arm with the first booster link so that pivoting motion of the pedal arm about the second pivot axis pivots the booster link about the first pivot axis. A support member has a first end supporting the second axle on opposite sides of the pedal arm and the support member is pivotable about its second end. A drive assembly is operably connected to the control pedal to move the second axle in a fore-aft direction to adjust the control pedal in a fore-aft direction.

Abstract: Provided is a pedal system that can adjust control pedals on the basis of driver's physical conditions. The adjustable pedal system includes a support bracket that includes a guide groove formed in a substantially vertical direction and a predetermined hole, and is connected to a vehicle; a linear actuator that includes a drive arm linearly movable in a substantially vertical direction and applies a driving force to the drive arm; and a pedal arm. The pedal arm has a hinge hole that is connected to the drive arm by a first pin, a sliding slot that is connected to the predetermined hole by a second pin and is formed to be inclined with respect to the guide groove, and a pedal. The hinge hole is connected to the drive arm by a first pin, and the sliding slot is connected to the predetermined hole by a second pin and is formed to be inclined with respect to the guide groove.

Abstract: Disclosed is a control pedal support structure, which comprises a pedal bracket 3 fixed to a dash panel to extend in a rearward direction of a vehicle body, and a pedal body 2 swingably supported relative to the pedal bracket 3 through a pedal pivot shaft (first pivot shaft) 13 mounted to the pedal bracket 3 to extend in a lateral direction of the vehicle body. In the support structure, the pedal bracket 3 includes a mount hole zone 14 for mounting thereon the pedal pivot shaft 13, and a support zone 20 located below the mount hole zone 13 and adapted to support the pedal pivot shaft 13 from therebelow. The support structure includes dropping means adapted, during a vehicle collision, to deform the support zone 20 so as to allow the pedal pivot shaft 13 to be dropped below the mount hole zone 14.

Abstract: An electronically controlled pedal assembly with hysteresis includes a mounting bracket and pedal arm and a pedal support arm extending therebetween. The pedal arm is pivotally mounted to the pedal support arm at a pedal arm pivot point. The pedal support arm is pivotally mounted to the mounting bracket at a pedal support arm pivot point. A hysteresis generating means is operatively supported by the support arm at the pedal support arm pivot point, and includes a torsion spring and a friction spacer having a cylindrical portion and an outer helical flange. The friction spacer is disposed within the torsion spring such that the outer flange of the friction spacer fits between the coils of the coil spring. Rotation of the support arm creates a frictional hysteresis force between the torsion spring and the friction spacer that is translated back through the pedal arm.

Abstract: A pedal assembly that provides a hysteresis in pedal force-response upon actuation is provided. The pedal assembly includes a housing and a pedal arm that has an end. The end has a rotatable drum that defines a braking surface. The pedal arm is rotatably mounted to the housing. A lever extends from the second end. A brake pad is retained by the housing and has a contact surface that is substantially complementary to the braking surface. The brake pad is adapted to be engaged with the braking surface. A bias spring device is situated between the lever and the brake pad for urging the contact surface of the brake pad into frictional engagement with the braking surface of the drum. A sensor is coupled to the pedal arm to sense the position of the pedal arm.

Abstract: A slide locking motorcycle kick arm with a foot pedal and a kick arm shaft that is attachable to an engine kick starter, where the foot pedal can rotate to be in the kick start position and rotated out of the way when kick starting is completed. The foot pedal can be locked in either position, only when the foot pedal slides to the end of the kick arm shaft, and can be locked in the rotated position.

Abstract: A rotor and a seat mounted on a first shell is disposed between an annular first shell and an annular second shell both constituting a damper case, thereby forming a rotary damper device. A damper lever on which the rotor is mounted is hooked on a fixing pin fixed to a body. Viscous fluid such as highly viscous oil is charged into a damper chamber formed between the rotor and the seat, and a viscous resistance is applied to the rotor and the seat. In a state in which a rotation center of the rotary damper device is deviated from a rotation center of the shaft which is rotated by the operating lever, the damper case is fixed to a flange portion of the shaft, the rotor and the seat are allowed to rotate relatively to each other by an inclining operation of the operating lever, and a resistance force from the rotary damper device is applied to the operating lever.

Abstract: A clip secures a rod having a right-angle bend to a structure. The clip has a base with an aperture for receiving an end of the rod, and an arm extending from a top surface of the base. The arm has a mechanism for securing the rod on an opposite side of the right-angle bend from the end of the rod. The clip has a locking structure for securing the base to a structure. The clip is inserted through an elongated aperture in the structure and is secured to the structure in a preliminary locking position. The end of the rod is then inserted into the aperture in the base while the clip is in the preliminary locking position, and secured to the arm by rotating the rod until it snaps into the rod-securing mechanism. The clip is then moved into the fully locked position to secure the clip and rod to the structure.

Abstract: A safety grip for a handwheel which is movable between an operating position and a home position is comprised of an elongated and ergonomic body (1) and of a support (2), which is anchored to the body of a maneuvering member, such as a handwheel. The body (1) is comprised of an outer case (1a), a rod-like inner core (3) with a head (4), a bushing (6) slidably mounted on the core (3), a sleeve (7) in sliding engagement on the bushing (6), an axial thrust spring (9) arranged between two opposite shoulders (6a) and (7a) of the bushing (6) and of the sleeve (7), and a second thrust spring (10) arranged between the head (4) and the top of the bushing (6). The body (1) is connected to the support (2) at a pivot point (5). An end of the sleeve (7) engages a contact surface of the support (2) through a collar (8). The collar (8) has an inner conical mouth surface that engages a shaped rib (11) on the top of said support (2), where the shaped rib (11) has a frusto-conical outer surface.

Abstract: A parking brake release mechanism includes a brake handle having a longitudinal axis. A release cable is disposed at least partially in the brake handle and a push button actuator is positioned to be accessed from a tip of the handle for actuating the release cable. The push button actuator preferably moves lineally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle for locking and unlocking the brake component. The release cable is flexible and biased between two positions to form a push-pull cable actuator.

Abstract: A shift shaft has a distal end portion characterized by a polygonal head, a pair of cut-outs, and a transverse notch. A shift handle core is characterized by a central bore having a head seat, a pair of ribs and a transverse slot. The distal end portion is received into the central bore, wherein the head seats into the head seat, and wherein the ribs abut a blind terminus of the cut-outs to define an alignment of the slot and notch. A clip engirds a shift handle core, and a portion thereof rests in the slot and notch to resiliently biasably retain the shift handle core on the shift shaft.

Abstract: This invention relates to a means for attaching a twist shifter to a “Maes Bend” shaped handle bar typically found on road type bicycles. Twist shifters provide the rider better control of bicycle while riding and a more positive shift mechanism. By mounting the shifter in the center section of the handle bars the rider does not need to remove or reposition their hands for shifting and a positive click indicates that a successful shift has been accomplished.

Abstract: A handle-mounted rotary-to-linear actuator is adapted for operation by hand via a rotating handgrip assembly. A motorcycle control mechanism can be manually actuated via a rotating handgrip assembly. A short-stroke rotary-to-linear actuator is adapted for operation by hand via a rotating handgrip assembly. A low-displacement rotary-to-linear actuator is adapted for operation by hand via a rotating handgrip assembly.

Abstract: A handguard assembly for a handlebar is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the handguard mounting assembly includes a central member, at least one mounting device configured to connect the central member to at least one handlebar, and at least one pair of arms configured to connect the central member to a pair of handlebars. Hand shields may be connected to the handguard mounting assembly to protect a rider's hands from wind and debris.

Abstract: A contouring pad for shaping a bicycle handlebar includes a backing member and a liner member. The backing member is made of a first resilient material having a predetermined hardness to form the whole contour of the pad. The backing member has an accommodating portion therein. The liner member is made of a second resilient member having a hardness being less than that of the first resilient material. The liner member is retained in the accommodating portion.

Abstract: Grip actuated control system to provide operational control of vehicle functions at a gripping surface of handlebar equipped vehicles. The system can be provided as original equipment and as an aftermarket addition or replacement for existent vehicle controls. The system includes one or more grip controls positioned adjacent a user's fingertips in a grip or glove assembly which are in communication with a control module. The control module is connected to existent or provided vehicle wiring and thus to respective operational equipment such that user actuation of a grip control induces the control module to provide a corresponding output to activate/deactivate or regulate the operation of the respective vehicle equipment. Communication between the grip controls and control module can be wireless for increased flexibility in installation and placement of the module on the vehicle. Combinations, sequences, and relative timing of the grip controls can provide numerous distinct control functions.

Abstract: A vehicle steering wheel comprising a rim, a signal cap and two upper and two lower spokes extending between the rim and the signal cap, the upper spokes extending along the horizontal symmetry axis of the steering wheel towards its centre. The two lower spokes are graspable by a normal man's hand. The lower spokes extend from positions around the rim so that points P1, P2 that are in line with the upper edge of the respective lower spokes on the outer surface of the rim are located between 30° and 60° below the horizontal symmetry axis on either side of the vertical symmetry axis of the steering wheel. The upper edge of the lower spoke, which is in line with the respective points P1, P2 form an angle (?) of between 62° and 82° with the vertical symmetry axis.

Abstract: An intermediate article of manufacture forming an outer wrap subassembly having a leather, simulated leather or leather equivalent pliable component and one or more decorative components adhered to or otherwise attached to said leather, simulated leather or leather equivalent pliable component and one or more securing components is disclosed. The one or more securing components adheres or attaches the one or more decorative components to form the subassembly. The subassembly creates a unique attachment capability such that the crevice formed between the leather and the decorative component is maintained at a minimal gap and the radius of curvature of the leather component when assembled to the underlying article to form the final assembly has a radius of curvature of less than 2 mm, preferably 1.5 mm or less.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an ergonomic steering wheel rim designed to promote a neutral position to the forearm, reducing stress and fatigue by discouraging fixed wrist positions, i.e., flexion and ulnar deviation. The steering wheel rim of the invention provides a more comfortable driving position, reduces injury associated with airbag deployment, and reduces stress on hands and wrists. The steering wheel rim has one or more hand grip portions that deviate from the XY plane away from the driver. The present invention further concerns steering wheels comprising the rim of the invention and vehicles comprising the steering wheel of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vibration-cushioned vehicle steering wheel comprising a steering wheel carcass and a steering wheel covering, in addition to at least one container, which is located inside the steering wheel and contains at least one displaceable body that acts as a vibration cushion. The aim of the invention is to further improve the vibration cushioning of the steering wheel. To achieve this, vibration damping elements are provided between at least one end face of the body that can be displaced in the direction of its longitudinal axis and the associated end face of the container.

Abstract: An adapter insert (10) for forming the operative connection between the threaded upper portion (51) of a gear shift rod (50) and the apertured skirt (101) of a gear shift knob (100) wherein, the adapter insert (10) includes a hollow machined aluminum cylindrical collar member (20) having a threaded interior (22) adapted to engage the threaded upper portion (51) of a gear shift rod (50) and further having a plurality of extreme peripheral recesses (23) that are adapted to be engaged by a locking set screw (80) that is threadedly engaged with the apertured skirt (101) of the gear shift knob (100).

Abstract: Various aspects of the invention provide handles that can be attached to wire-like members. In one exemplary embodiment, a handle generally includes two handle pieces that can be assembled to one another. When so assembled, the handle pieces cooperatively form a handle body outer surface and a passage therethrough for receiving at least a portion of the wire-like member.

Abstract: A drying system configured to dry the pedals of a vehicle as well as the footwear of the driver of the vehicle. The dry system includes an air trap for catching and diverting air from the ventilation system of the vehicle. A multi tube adapter is connected between the air trap and multiple tubes. The tubes are configured direct the air flow from the multi tube adapter to each of the pedals. The tubes are connected to the rear portion of the pedals and direct air flow into a chamber of each of the pedals. Each of the pedals includes multiple holes on the surface and bottom. The holes permit the air flow to exit the chamber of the pedal, thereby drying the pedals and further permit the air flow to blow onto the footwear of the driver, drying footwear of the driver. The holes on the bottom portion of each of the pedals permit air and liquid to exit the chamber of each of the pedals, thereby preventing liquid buildup within each of the chambers of the pedals.

Abstract: A twin pedal assembly for a bass drum includes a first pedal and a second pedal. A linkage is connected between the first pedal and second pedal and has a bar. A passage is defmed through the bar. Multiple threaded holes are defmed through an upper side of the bar inclined towards a user. Multiple threaded fasteners are screwed into the threaded holes and inclined towards the user. Two shafts are inserted respectively into the passage and secured by the fasteners. Two universal joints are mounted respectively between free ends of the shafts and the pedals. Each universal joint is composed of a first barrel connected to the shaft, a second barrel connected to the first pedal/second pedal and a pin to pivotally mounted between the first barrel and second barrel. Whereby, it is very easy and convenient to loosen/tighten the fasteners to adjust a distance between the pedals.