Abstract: A watercraft has an engine that has an intake system, an exhaust system, and a cooling system. An intake manifold is positioned above a cooled exhaust pipe. This position of the intake manifold with relation to the cooled exhaust pipe allows the intake manifold to maintain a predetermined temperature without the aid of any water-cooling of the intake manifold.

Abstract: A propulsion unit for a boat has a cooling water intake structure through which entry of cooling water is obstructed when the boat is towed while the impeller is not turned, and through which sufficient cooling water enters when the impeller is turned. The propulsion unit includes an impeller, plural stationary blades provided on the downstream side of the impeller, and a cooling water intake structure. The intake structure is disposed between adjacent first and second stationary blades, on the side of the first stationary blade relative to a bisecting line between the two stationary blades. Hydraulic pressure on the side of the first stationary blade, relative to the bisecting line, is lowered by guide action of the impeller, and hydraulic pressure on the side of the second stationary blade relative to the bisecting line is raised, respectively, when the boat is towed while the impeller is stopped.

Abstract: A stable, portable floating electronic platform is provided to enable wireless communications with at least one remote cellular phone while the platform is floating in a recreational water environment, such as a swimming pool or spa. The floating electronic platform includes a buoyant water-resistant housing having a lower portion that floats in the recreational water environment, and an upper surface that defines a sealed enclosure. The housing is configured with at least one water-resistant electronic device and adapted to provide power to each electronic device. The at least one water-resistant electronic device includes a wireless communications apparatus that is adapted to provide communications with one or more remotely located cellular phones within wireless communications range of the platform.

Abstract: A portable ice rescue craft includes a plurality of locking raft sections that are foldable for storage and transport. A drive unit includes a drive wheel driven by an electric motor via a drive belt. The drive wheel may include a plurality of spikes configured to engage ice and a plurality of paddles that are centripetally urgeable outward to pull the rescue craft through water. A forward raft section may include a pair of outboard pontoons to provide stability and minimize lateral rocking. An aft raft section includes at least one rudder. A pair of rudders may be mounted to a plate on a pivoting, biased system. The rudders automatically fold upwardly when the ice rescue craft is on ice or land. The rudders automatically activate downwardly when the ice rescue craft is in water.

Abstract: To reduce or prevent adhesive particles from being scattered toward a light-emitting portion of an arc tube and an auxiliary reflecting surface of an auxiliary mirror even when an inorganic adhesive injected for fixing the auxiliary mirror to the arc tube is boiled, a method of manufacturing a light source lamp includes: setting a light-reflecting surface of the auxiliary mirror so as to face the light-emitting portion of the arc tube and injecting an adhesive into a gap between the auxiliary mirror and the arc tube; heating and curing the adhesive from a side nearer to the light-emitting portion of the arc tube; and attaching the reflector to the arc tube with the auxiliary mirror fixed thereto. For example, a heated air blowoff and light irradiation toward the adhesive form the side nearer to the light-emitting portion of the arc tube may be performed. Further, a projector includes: an illumination system with the light source lamp; an optical modulator; and a projector lens.

Abstract: An image display apparatus includes an envelope which has a front substrate and a rear substrate opposed to each other and individually having peripheral edge portions sealed together. A sealed portion is sealed by a sealing member. the sealing member has electrical conductivity and melts when supplied with current. After the sealing member in the sealed portion is supplied with current and melted during manufacture, the current supply is stopped to cool and solidify the sealing member, whereupon the respective peripheral edge portions of the front substrate and the rear substrate are selected together.

Abstract: An organic light emitting device (OLED) is disclosed for which the hole transporting layer, the electron transporting layer and/or the emissive layer, if separately present, is comprised of a non-polymeric material. A method for preparing such OLED's using vacuum deposition techniques is further disclosed.

Abstract: An organic EL element is formed having a crystalline CuPc film as a positive hole injection layer and a positive hole transport layer, a luminescent layer, an electron transport layer and an electron injection layer, composed of amorphous organic materials, laminated between a pair of electrodes, wherein the change in the diffraction peak value of the CuPc film appearing with X-ray diffraction, which is produced by heating in the utilization temperature range of the organic EL element, is within ±25% of the diffraction peak value before heating. The organic EL element comprising a crystalline organic material is resistant to current shorts and leaks and exhibits satisfactory luminance properties in the utilization temperature range.

Abstract: This invention is a set of magnetic building blocks. Each block or piece in the set is in the shape of a right golden rhombic pyramid. There are two important fixed proportions that dictate each block's shape. The first is that the pyramid's base is a golden rhombus. That means the ratio of its long diagonal to its short diagonal is 1.618, otherwise known as ?, or the “golden ratio.” The other important proportion of each block's shape is the height of the pyramid. The height of the pyramid as measured from the rhombus base centroid (the point at which the two base diagonals intersect) to its apex is (?+1)/2 or approximately 1.309 times the length of the short diagonal in the rhombus base. Each building block has magnets embedded in its interior faces. This means that the pieces will stick together magnetically. The user can build various shapes and designs with the blocks. The set of building blocks can be used as a creativity tool, toy, puzzle, game, display device, creativity prop, and cognitive stimulant.

Abstract: A decoration device may include a low-friction drive line and a PWM controlled motor that reduces or eliminates the gearing needed to achieve appropriate speed and torque at the motor output shaft. In preferred embodiments, the decoration device is an ornament that includes a low friction interfaces to accommodate relatively low torque output from the PWM drive motor. In certain embodiments, the PWM controller drives a motor at low speeds suitable for ornament applications.

Abstract: An aquatic toy that is capable of maintaining a desired form and position in water, which includes a fabric portion, at least one hollow opening formed in the fabric portion, a frame pocket formed substantially around a perimeter of the hollow opening, and a frame member, wherein the frame member is at least partially contained within the frame pocket, and wherein the frame member provides at least partial form to a perimeter of the hollow opening. The aquatic toy may also include at least one buoyancy element and at least one weight element.

Abstract: A rotatable entertainment device includes a mobile arm rotatably coupled to the entertainment device, and a motion translation device coupled to the entertainment device and the mobile arm to convert an oscillatory motion of the entertainment device into a rotational motion of the mobile arm. The entertainment device is mountable to an oscillating device (e.g., a swing) that conveys the oscillatory motion from the oscillating device to the entertainment device.

Abstract: A toy figure, particularly a functional doll, includes a central torso provided with a body shell surrounding a hollow space inside the torso and several extremities such as a head, arms, and legs, which are disposed on the torso. At least the arms and legs are made of a soft elastic material. A functional unit is integrated into the toy figure for ensuring one or several functions that are typical of a functional doll. The arms and/or legs and/or the head are pivotally mounted on the torso through fluid-tight joint connections.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for feedback controlled polishing. A computer program product for generating feedback for chemical mechanical polishing. The product includes instructions operable to cause a processor to receive monitoring information during a current polishing cycle in which a first polishing process is performed on a substrate that includes a metal layer. The first polishing process clears the metal layer from the substrate during the current polishing cycle. The product includes instructions to calculate a representation of a clearing profile of the first polishing process. The calculation is based on the monitoring information received during the current polishing cycle. The product includes instructions to detect non-uniformity in the representation. The product includes instructions to generate, from the non-uniformity detected, feedback information for improving the uniformity of a clearing profile of the first polishing process for a subsequent polishing cycle.

Abstract: A precision machining apparatus and a precision machining method capable of carrying out grinding with accuracy by performing switching control, for example, on a device for rotating a grinding wheel according to grinding stages through the amount of movement and constant pressure changed stepwise. To a second pedestal 3 supporting a rotary device 6b for rotating a grinding wheel b, an actuator 5 and a feed screw mechanism 4 constituted by at least a feed screw 41 and a nut 42 are attached. In a rough grinding stage, the movement of the rotary device 6b and the second pedestal 3 is adjusted through a predetermined amount of movement of the nut 42. In a super-precision grinding stage, the movement of the rotary device 6b and the second pedestal 3 is adjusted by pressure control using stepwise a plurality of pneumatic actuators 5a, 5b differing in pressure performance. An attitude control device 7 is interposed between a first pedestal 2 and a rotary device 6a for rotating an object a to be ground.

Abstract: A polishing composition comprising an improver of a ratio of a polishing rate of an insulating film to that of a stopper film, wherein the polishing rate of the stopper film is selectively decreased, comprising one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a monoamine or diamine compound; a polyamine having three or more amino groups in its molecule; an ether group-containing amine; and a heterocyclic compound having nitrogen atom. The polishing composition can be used for removing an insulating film which has been embedded for isolation into a trench formed on a silicon substrate and sedimented outside the trench, thereby planing a surface of the silicon substrate.

Abstract: The polishing apparatus is capable of precisely controlling polishing pressure, correctly positioning a press plate and uniformly polishing a workpiece. In the polishing apparatus, a holding head comprises: first pressing means for introducing a pressurized fluid into a first fluid chamber and pressing a main head section downward; second pressing means for introducing a pressurized fluid into a second fluid chamber and pressing a press plate downward; and third pressing means for introducing a pressurized fluid into a third fluid chamber and pressing the workpiece downward. With this structure, the workpiece is held on the lower side of an elastic sheet member, and the lower face of the workpiece can be polished by a polishing plate.

Abstract: An improvement is provided for a wafer carrier having an annular inflatable tube for exerting pressure on the edge of a perforated plate during wafer dechucking, and a flexible plastic tube for supplying pressure to the annular inflatable tube. The improvement comprises a fixed elbow fitting secured to said head assembly. The elbow fitting is secured to the head assembly in a predetermined orientation, said orientation being such that said flexible plastic tube will not be obstructed in its path between said fitting and the said inflatable tube and will not obstruct the bellows operation of said wafer carrier. A tool for assisting fitting the fixed orientation elbow fitting in the predetermined orientation. The tool has a planar or substantially planar rigid body with an aperture shaped to accommodate the elbow fitting in one predetermined orientation relative to the tool.

Abstract: A combined floor edger and grinder having a grinding disk which can be adjusted from engaging the floor while flat to engaging the floor along a front, back or side edge of the disk, depending on the height adjustment of the wheels on either side of the frame. The wheels, shroud and handle can also be adjustable relative to the frame for moving the frame straight back and forth or at an angle such that with the disk adjusted to engage the floor on one side of the frame the wheels and handle can be adjusted such that they are angled with respect to a wall for use as an edger whereby a user can push the device along the edge of a wall in a straight line while edging. The shroud and disk sizes may be easily changed for different jobs. The shroud can be open or close ended.

Abstract: An apparatus and procedure for extracting pin bones from fish. The procedure comprises detaching the pin bones from the meat using vibrations, and then, extracting the pin bone using only enough traction force in order to pull out the pin bone, thus preserving its integrity, without damaging the interior and exterior of the meat. The apparatus comprises a vibrations generator, a pin boning device, and a device for transmitting vibrations from the generator to the pin boning device. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a torque generator including a maximum output torque controlling device.

Abstract: A fume hood adapted to be connected to an exhaust system, the fume hood including a cabinet formed with a chamber having a generally flat bottom wall and a sash door mounted at the front end of the chamber for movement in a vertical plane to provide an access opening to the chamber. An air directing member is mounted on the cabinet outside of the plane of movement of the sash door relative to the chamber and it is generally aligned with the bottom wall. The air directing member is formed with an opening positioned to cause a first path of outside air to flow into the chamber along the surface of the bottom wall and being formed with another portion for directing a second path of outside air in a direction generally parallel to and above the first path.

Abstract: In an air conditioner for a vehicle including a front pillar which is disposed diagonally in front of a passenger and extends slant in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, there are provided an air conditioning duct disposed along the front pillar, a front-pillar conditioned-air blowoff port which blows off conditioned air toward the passenger from the air conditioning duct, and a louver device to be disposed at the front pillar and deflect the conditioned air within an angle which is smaller than a slant angle of the front pillar, whereby the conditioned air from the louver device can be blown off toward a neck portion and a head portion of the passenger. Thus, efficient air conditioning to a neck portion and its surroundings, which are sensitive to the passenger's air conditioning feeling, can be provided.

Abstract: An automatic recirculation airflow damper for use in electronic enclosures utilizing multiple air moving devices to cool electronic components within the enclosure. When an air moving device is removed, the damper automatically closes an orifice associated with the absent air moving device, thus preventing the loss of cooling air from the vacated orifice and the subsequent reduction in cooling capacity. In some embodiments, the damper is attached to the enclosure with hinges. In certain embodiments, the damper is configured with elastomeric material such that the interface between the orifice and the damper offers high impedance to airflow while the damper is in a closed position. The automatic recirculation airflow damper reduces electronic thermal failures and therefore increases the reliability of a system equipped with the device.

Abstract: A structure comprises at least one outer wall having an internal wall section and an outer wall section with an air flow passage therebetween. A circulation system circulates air through the flow passage to inhibit moisture accumulation and mold growth. A sensing system determines the presence of moisture in the flow passage and generates a signal in response thereto. A controller receives the signal from the sensing system and controls the circulation system to maintain a predetermined temperature and relative humidity in the flow passage.

Abstract: Whenever the player achieves one of the predetermined types of winning hand combinations on the original round of play of the hand of video poker, then the player is awarded one or more additional hands of video poker on the next round of play. The player may also receive a monetary payout on the original hand in addition to the extra hands of play on the additional round. The award of one or more additional hands may continue consecutively as long as the player continues to achieve one of the predetermined types of winning hand combinations on the previous round of play of video poker.

Abstract: A video poker gaming device, a method of operating a gaming device and a method of playing a poker game including a plurality of cards displayed to a player where the cards are drawn from a deck of fifty-two cards including at least one modifier card. The gaming device deals a first draw of the cards to form a player's hand. Any multiplier cards in the player's hand are replaced by a non-multiplier card. The gaming device enables the player to hold any of the cards in the hand and then determines if any winning card combinations are indicated by the non-multiplier cards in the hand. An award associated with any indicated winning card combinations is provided to the player. The award is multiplied by the multipliers associated with any multiplier cards in the player's hand.

Abstract: A gaming device having a mechanical display device for displaying selected images to a player. The mechanical display has a plurality of display plates which each display an image. In one embodiment, the display plates are each pivotally connected to an axle and each display plate independently moves to a plurality of positions. In at least one of the positions, the display plates are in alignment so that at least one display plate blocks at least part of the image displayed by another display plate. The gaming device selects an image displayed by one of the display plates and causes the display plates in front of the display plate displaying the selected image to move and reveal the selected image to the player, or moves the display plate displaying the selected image to a position so that the player can view the selected image.

Abstract: A game machine is provided that comprises a main controller to record reserved number data readably in an external device and a data communication unit. A lending management unit selectively performs either settlement lending processing to lend game balls corresponding to a lending fee when the lending fee of the game balls has been settled according to a predetermined settlement method, or reservation lending processing to lend game balls within the range of the reserved number of game balls specified on the basis of the reserved number data recorded in the external device. A game mechanism is constructed to cyclically use a predetermined number of game balls, supplying to a game ball shooting section all those balls that have passed through the winning section and that have been collected through a game ball collection pocket, and that have been contained in a game ball receiver.

Abstract: A game selection device for use in a lottery system includes data storage for a plurality of game types, information corresponding to each of the game types, and at least one play option corresponding to one or more of the plurality of game types. The game selection device further includes a user interface configured to display the plurality of game types and at least one play option associated with each game type, receive a game type selection input from the user, and receive a play option selection input from the user. Additionally, the game selection device includes an encoder for encoding the user's selections as a code. A code writer writes the code onto a play card. Also disclosed, is a scanning device to scan an enhanced bar code. A method of utilizing the aforementioned game selection device is also disclosed.

Abstract: During play of a casino game, in response to a wager, a hidden bonus feature unknown to the player occurs to interrupt game play. The occurrence of the hidden bonus feature may be at a random statistical frequency or other event. When the player inputs a correct response to the hidden bonus feature during casino game play, the player receives an additional award. If a correct response is not received or if the hidden bonus feature is ignored, the player does not receive any further award. The hidden bonus feature does not affect the outcome of the play of the casino game. After the feature ends, casino game play resumes to a game outcome in response to the wager.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical device for providing an input to a computer program and said computer program providing a tactile output through said electro-mechanical device to a user. More specifically, the present invention provides an electro-mechanical virtual sword game apparatus that receives positional information from sensors on the sword apparatus and the sword apparatus contains a propulsion gyrostat that under the control of a computer process may be topple to provide a torque on the housing of the sword apparatus that may be used to simulate the impact of sword blows.

Abstract: A replacement device for a conventional bill acceptor in a gaming machine, located in the same space as the bill acceptor, has a bill acceptor or voucher reader/printer, plus at least a fingerprint reader. In one preferred embodiment, the new device has a bill acceptor, fingerprint reader, magnetic strip card reader, and an LCD screen. All interface to the existing game processor board using the bill acceptor's existing serial connection, and optionally to backend systems using an ethernet connection directly from the new device.

Abstract: In a process for the production of a screw comprising a low-alloy carbon steel, having a head, an adjoining holding portion and a functional tip which, in the outer region of limited radial depth, is of a greater hardness than the holding portion, in which the screw body is shaped by pressing and rolling and then the functional tip is subjected to a hardening operation, hardening is effected by momentary heating with a high level of energy transfer and subsequent quenching and is limited to portions of the periphery of the functional tip.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a children's exercise and activity apparatus for providing cognitive development activities for small children and exercise functionality. The apparatus includes an activity table adapted for receiving one or more children's activity items, a seat for supporting a child above the floor, a connecting beam for connecting the seat to the activity table, and one or more legs connected to and depending downwardly from the seat to the floor to support the seat and prevent the seat from tipping over when a child is supported therein. The seat has a pair of leg openings that allow the child to touch the floor with its legs, and the connecting beam is rotatably connected to the activity table so that the child in the seat can travel in an orbital path around the activity table.

Abstract: An apparatus for billiards practice, comprising a housing; an emitter connectively disposed to the housing; a pair of detectors equally spaced about the emitter; a controller having logic controlling the emitter; at least one indicator in communication with the logic; the logic receiving at least one signal from the detectors via the emitter projecting the signal onto the surface of the billiards ball; the logic resolving the position of the billiards ball with respect to the emitter in concert with the detectors; and a response to the logic resolved position of the billiards ball via the indicator. The player's instant feedback is implemented via a controller disposed within the billiards practice device. The controller has means to emit infrared signals and capture the return reflected infrared signal from the cue ball. The returned infrared signals are interpreted and processed via the controller.

Abstract: A golf club with optical indicating system includes a head having an elongate planar face defining the hitting surface of the golf club. Above the hitting surface, at least a pair of spaced-parallel forwardly protruding guides are located extending perpendicularly to the hitting surface. The guides define the indicating system that visually helps the player to determine the best path between the position of the ball on the golf green and the hole. The guides may be integral with the body of the club's head or may be separate parts thereof.

Abstract: An golf club head is provided, having enhanced sound and feel characteristics. The club head has a hollow main body including a ball-striking face, a sole, a crown, a hosel, and a side portion extending rearwardly from the face. The body further includes a heel region adjacent to the hosel and a toe region opposing the heel region, and it defines a volume of at least 100 cc. The club head further includes a stiffening member disposed within the body and attached to both the sole and the crown. The member is spaced apart from the striking face and disposed within the body in a region having a first zone extending less than half the distance from the heel region to the toe region and a second zone extending less than half the distance from a rearmost point, thereby forming a local stiffness zone in the body to influence vibration modes and acoustic properties of the club head in a prescribed manner.

Abstract: A golf club head with a variable coefficient of restitution is disclosed and claimed. The club head includes a bias member that contacts and exerts a force against the interior surface of the face. The force exerted against the interior of the face lessens the face flexibility, and decreases the club head coefficient of restitution. The bias member can be adjusted from outside the club head, allowing the manufacturer to precisely adjust the club head coefficient of restitution.

Abstract: A reconfigurable multi-sport, game apparatus is disclosed. The reconfigurable multi-sport, game apparatus includes multiple, separate target portions and a ball return portion. The multi-sport, game apparatus a basketball basket, a first target portion configured to receive a first sports implement thrown by a user, and a second target portion configured to receive a second sports implement propelled along the supporting surface by a user.

Abstract: A device for training a pitcher or thrower, the device having a form that simulates the ball for which the pitcher is to be trained, examples being a softball or baseball. The device is constructed to allow one part of it to visibly rotate while one or more additional parts of the device visibly do not. It has a surface similar to the surface of the ball for which the pitcher would train, and a means to emit a distinctive and easily audible sound when it is properly thrown.

Abstract: A lacrosse ball that meets generally accepted rules on the construction of lacrosse balls (e.g., size, weight, and bounce height), but provides a more impact-absorbing surface than conventional lacrosse balls. One embodiment provides a lacrosse ball including a shell made of a first material and a layer of second material disposed on the shell, wherein the second material has a specific gravity lower than that of the first material. Another embodiment provides a lacrosse ball including a core made of a first material and a layer of second material disposed on the core, wherein the second material has a specific gravity lower than that of the first material. Another embodiment provides a lacrosse ball including a core made of a first material and a layer of second material disposed on the core, wherein the second material has a specific gravity higher than that of the first material.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining when to shift a bicycle chain from a first sprocket having a first number of teeth to a second sprocket having a second number of teeth comprises a memory for storing a reference value, and a processor that determines a shift value corresponding to a shift speed for shifting the chain from the first sprocket to the second sprocket by multiplying the reference value by one of the first number of teeth and the second number of teeth and dividing by the other one of the first number of teeth and the second number of teeth.

Abstract: A pulley fixing apparatus of an office machine having a pulley fixing part rotatably fixing a driven pulley on a frame, a sliding part movably supporting the pulley fixing part on the frame, and an automatic tension adjusting part elastically urging the pulley fixing part in a direction such that the driven pulley imparts a predetermined tension to a power-transmitting belt. The pulley fixing apparatus readily enables mounting and dismounting of the power-transmitting belt and the driven pulley and control of the power-transmitting belt tension by simplifying structure and assembly. Further, the pulley fixing apparatus reduces manufacturing cost and assembly time by decreasing the number of parts.

Abstract: A tool for mounting a belt in a groove of a pulley of an automotive vehicle wherein the pulley has a rim and a flat lateral surface on each side of its groove. The tool includes a main body having an internal flat body surface and an external flat body surface; a flap provided on an edge of the main body and bent substantially at a right angle relative to the internal flat body surface and in the direction thereof. The tool also has a belt guiding area having substantially an arcuate shape and projecting substantially normally from the external flat body surface. The tool is useful for mounting a power transmission striated belt that includes an elastomeric matrix and a lengthwise supporting structure consisting of polyamide 4.6 twisted strands.

Abstract: A vehicle steering apparatus comprises a rotation transmission mechanism 4 which connects a first shaft 3 connected to an operating member 2 with a second shaft 5 connected to vehicle wheels 9 so as to enable the rotation to be transmitted. An actuator 61 rotatably drives one of a plurality of rotation transmission elements in the rotation transmission mechanism 4. The control device 65 has a steady control mode in which the actuator 61 is controlled such that the rotation speed of one of the rotation transmission elements becomes equal to the determined rotation speed of the first shaft 3. The rotation transmission ratio becomes 1 when the rotation speed of one of the rotation transmission elements becomes equal to the rotation speed of the first shaft 3.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for efficiently cooling and lubricating rotating components in a hybrid transmission is provided. By efficiently managing cooling flow to and between the rotating elements, flow requirements and associated pumping requirements within the drive unit are minimized. In addition, by providing a method for placing the fluid directly on the required components, spin losses associated with component contact with stray oil are reduced. Combined, the reduction in pumping and spin losses create a more efficient drive unit and an overall more efficient hybrid drive system which directly leads to higher fuel economy.

Abstract: In a working vehicle, a variable output HST and a planetary gear unit are connected with an engine, which is supported on a vehicle frame closer to a first side of a fore and aft direction of the vehicle in vibration free manner so as to together constitute a driving-side unit, which is integrally supported on the vehicle frame in vibration free manner. A transmission case of a transmission is fixedly supported on the vehicle frame closer to a second side of the fore and aft direction of the vehicle with a distance from the driving-side unit. An output element of the planetary gear unit is operatively connected with a wheel drive train of the transmission via a shaft coupling extending along the fore and aft direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A forward/reverse change-over mechanism (3) of an automatic transmission comprises a forward clutch (5) inside a drum (7) with the base (7c) which rotates together with an input shaft (1). The forward clutch (5) engages by driving a piston (9) housed in the drum (7) by the oil pressure of an oil chamber (10) between a base (7c) and the piston (9). Projecting bearings (16) which seat the piston (9) are formed by press-forming at equal angular intervals concentrically with the axial center of the drum (7) in the base (7c). By installing a sensor body (18) which responds to the passage of depressions (17) formed underneath the bearings (16), the forward/reverse change-over mechanism (3) can be made compact and manufactured with a small number of parts and machining steps.

Abstract: A method for controlling a drivetrain (1) in a motor vehicle is disclosed, in particular in an off-road vehicle with a drive unit (2), a multi-group transmission (4) and an output. The multi-group transmission (4) comprises at least an automatic gearbox (8) and a subsequent range transfer box (9) which may be switched by means of switching elements (24, 25). On changing the ratio in the range transfer box (9), a synchronisation of the switching element (24 or 25), for switching in the range transfer box (9), is carried out by means of a controller of switching elements in the automatic gearbox (8).

Abstract: A motor suitable for use in a medical imaging environment has (a) a cylindrical outer gear having a bore with a centerline and an internal surface with circumferentially distributed and radially directed teeth, (b) a means for mounting this outer gear such that it is constrained to move in rotational motion about its centerline, (c) a cylindrical planetary gear having a bore and an external surface having circumferentially distributed and radially directed teeth, (d) a means located within the planetary gear bore for applying a fluid pressure driven force to cause it to move in translational-circular motion about the outer gear's centerline, and (e) wherein the teeth of these gears are configured so as to cooperate such that the translational-circular motion of the planetary gear causes the rotational movement of the outer gear.