Abstract: The present invention provides a gas generator for an restraining device for a vehicle comprising: a cylindrical housing having two open sections; an ignition device chamber connected to one open section of the cylindrical housing; a diffuser portion connected to the other open section of the cylindrical housing and provided with a gas discharge port; a first blockage member blocking between the cylindrical housing and the ignition device chamber; a second blockage member blocking between the cylindrical housing and the diffuser portion; pressurized gas charged inside the cylindrical housing; a rod for breaking the second blockage member upon activation and opening a channel to the diffuser portion; and the rod being disposed inside the cylindrical housing in the state that a base end portion of the rod contacts a wall surface in the vicinity of the first blockage member and a distal end portion of the rod is integrated with a retainer fitted into a position close to the second blockage member.

Abstract: A gas deflector (24) is disclosed for use with a cylindrical gas generator (20). The gas deflector (24) comprises a generally tubular housing to accommodate the cylindrical gas generator (20). The housing has two terminal portions (25, 26) of generally circular cross-section and has an intermediate region provided with an outwardly-extending formation (28). The outwardly-extending formation (28) defines, at either end thereof, an opening (31, 34) through which gas may flow in the direction substantially parallel to the axis of the housing.

Abstract: An airbag module comprises a gas generator, a gas bag, and a gas guiding device which is connected to the gas bag and the gas generator. The gas guiding device comprises at least one outflow opening, through which the gas of the gas generator in the gas bag is guided. The airbag module will not be damaged or only slightly damaged if the airbag module is externally heated, for example, in a fire. The airbag module is configured such that if the gas generator is undesirably released, if the generator is externally heated, the airbag module is thrust-neutral.

Abstract: An air bag (20) is disclosed having separable fabric layers (40, 42) that are locally integrally woven together using warp threads (82) and weft threads (80). One or more integrally woven tethers (70, 70a) extend between the fabric layers at selected locations. Each tether is formed of a plurality of threads (72, 72a). The threads (72, 72a) can be either additional threads, different from the warp or weft threads, additional warp threads, additional weft threads or any combination thereof.

Abstract: An occupant safety device for a vehicle. The occupant safety device comprises a support structure mounted directly or indirectly to a floor of the vehicle, the support structure being activated when a rollover condition is sensed. The support structure, when activated, extends toward a roof of the vehicle to reinforce the roof during rollover. The support structure cooperates with the vehicle floor to provide an amount of floor deformation upon rollover to absorb energy and maintain a safe passenger space between the roof and the floor.

Abstract: An occupant safety device for a motor vehicle having a roof. The safety occupant device comprises a support structure slidably mounted within the vehicle that, upon actuation, extends vertically upwardly within the vehicle to cooperate with the vehicle's roof to increase the amount of weight that the roof can support. The support structure includes an overhanging top portion having a length and a direction of overhang that, upon actuation of the support structure, provide early roof engagement in the event of roof crush.

Abstract: A saddle-type vehicle that securely supports a fuel tank with sufficient strength when load in a vertical direction is applied. A pair of frame members extend in a front-and-rear direction of the vehicle and support a fuel tank. The fuel tank has a pair of flanges contacting the outer sides of the frame members. The flanges are attached to the frame members by attachment members inserted from outside in a vehicle width direction.

Abstract: A vehicle has an engine and a fuel tank, which is located above the engine, mounted on a vehicle-body frame. A fuel pump, which supplies fuel is spaced-apart from the fuel tank and is located below the fuel tank and in front of the engine. Further, a center of the fuel pump in the vehicle-width direction is located so as to overlap a vehicle-body center line which extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. Additionally, the fuel pump is mounted on lower main frames, which are positioned below the vehicle body.

Abstract: An album (10) for photographs and similar collectible items comprising a cover (1) in which at least one window (2) is formed for display of a photograph or other flat object. The window is formed by a window frame mounting base (102) having an L-shaped cross sectional profile and a window frame cover (101) having an L-shaped cross-sectional profile.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to methods and apparatus for protecting against counterfeit products and for methods and apparatus for providing counterfeiting protection for an object. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: (a) accessing an object including an identifying mark having a first portion and a second portion wherein said second portion includes an encrypted feature; (b) reading the first portion to thereby obtain a first set of information; (c) transmitting the first set of information to a remote location; (d) receiving from the remote location a second set of information; and (e) reading the second portion using the second set of information to thereby determine the authenticity of the object.

Abstract: An expandable business card is described that includes a first foldable page and a second foldable page. The first foldable page has a detachable business card. The second foldable page is connected to a booklet. The first page and second page are interconnected and slidingly engaged. When in a fir st folded position, the booklet is concealed within the perimeter of the expandable business card. When the expandable business card is opened in the second position, the booklet can expand to a predetermined size to provide an additional area for promotional information. The first page includes a projection that is not visible in the first folded position but then extends for viewing in the second open position.

Abstract: A method of creating an animal decoy with a surface reflection which closely matches the spectral reflectance of the animal that it is designed to mimic, including both human visible and ultraviolet wavelengths, including the steps of measuring the spectral reflectance of different areas of the animal, creating a surface map of the animal showing the reflective characteristics of the different areas of the animal, formulating surface coatings or materials to match the measured reflective characteristics, and reproducing the spectral reflectance on a realistic model of the animal.

Abstract: A multiple layer sheet assembly is provided with a liner having opposite inner and outer surfaces. A first face ply is formed from a first material and has an inner surface secured to a portion of the inner surface of the liner and an opposed outer surface. Die cuts extend substantially through the first face ply so that a portion of the first face ply is removable from the liner. A second face ply formed from a second material and has opposite inner and outer surfaces defining a thickness substantially equal to the thickness of the first face ply. The inner surface of the second face ply is secured to the inner surface of the liner so that the first and second face plies are in edge-to-edge relationship. Die cuts extend substantially through the second face ply to form a plurality of removable adhesive-backed labels.

Abstract: There is provided a resin tube-equipped quick connector capable of connecting a fuel-transporting resin tube to a mating pipe without hindrance even if the resin tube has a small diameter. The quick connector 16 is constructed such that it includes a connector body 18 having a press-fitting portion 28, and a retainer 20. On the other hand, a press-fit undergoing portion 10A of the resin tube 10 into which the press-fitting portion 28 is to be press-fitted is beforehand expanded in tube diameter prior to the press-fitting, and the press-fitting portion 28 is press-fitted into the expanded press-fit undergoing portion 10A in a withdrawal-preventing condition to provide the quick connector 16 equipped with the resin tube 10.

Abstract: A compression cap is provided with a first connector and a fitting is provided with a second connector. The first connector locks onto the second connector to hold the cap to the fitting before the clamp is crimped. The first connector is a hook that extends outwardly from a first end of the compression cap, and the second connector is a protrusion on the fitting. The first and second connectors can be secured with a bayonet connection before the cap is compressed. The cap may also include at least one inward deformation that engages the outer surface of the pipe as the cap is slid onto the pipe, creating friction between the pipe and the cap and thereby preventing the cap from falling off the pipe prematurely.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tap for an easy leak-tight connection of a branch pipe to a main pipe through an opening in a sidewall of the main pipe. This tap has a leak-tight internal flexible lip projecting from the inner wall of its cylindrical body in the direction opposite the direction of insertion of the branch pipe into the tap. Upon insertion of the branch pipe into the tap, the internal flexible lip is bent over backwards by the branch pipe, thereby creating a tightening pressure on the branch pipe and thus ensuring a leak-tight joint.

Abstract: A method for joining a multi-layered pipe to a coupling, the multi-layered pipe including at least an outer and an inner layer of thermoplastic material and the coupling including a thermoplastic material. The method includes providing a coupling including a recess for receiving an end of a multi-layered pipe, the recess being configured, in use, to permit the coupling to contact the inner and outermost layers of a multi-layered pipe received in the recess. An end of the multi-layered pipe is fit into the recess of the coupling. Heat is introduced to both the coupling sufficient to cause local melting at the interface between the coupling and either the inner layer alone or both the inner and outer layers of the multi-layered pipe.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a PCA connector has a nylon body, wherein the nylon is durable, corrosion resistant, and exhibits excellent strength over a large range of temperature and moisture conditions. The nylon body may be described as a single structure with integral features, such as a bearing portion, a latch housing portion, a latch guide portion, and so forth. Thus, the number of parts is significantly reduced by the one-piece design of the body. In addition, the PCA connector may include a latching mechanism configured to secure the PCA connector to an aircraft. For example, the latching mechanism may include a pair of levers, which engage a pair of latches on opposite sides of the nylon body. In some embodiments, the levers may be rotated in opposite directions relative to one another to impart movement of the latches in the same direction, e.g., an axial direction. Also, some embodiments of the latching mechanism include a cam between the levers and the latches, respectively.

Abstract: A tube coupling for connection to a conduit through which a cable may pass includes a coupling body having an open ended throughway to receive an end of the conduit and a tube locking device in the open end of the throughway for locking the conduit in the coupling body. The throughway has a reduced diameter section with an annular step at an end of the section facing towards the open end of the throughway to receive the end of the conduit inserted into the throughway. An annular flexible sealing member is disposed adjacent the step to be forced by an end of a tube inserted into the throughway into the reduced diameter section of the throughway. Compression of the annular flexible seal forces the seal into sealing engagement with a cable extending along the throughway to provide a seal between the coupling body and cable.

Abstract: Sucker rod connections are provided, preferably for rods with ?? to 1?? diameter, with improved fatigue resistance, formed by applying diametrical interference to prevent disengagement, reducing axial interference between the pin shoulder of a male member and the box shoulder of a female member. The connection may comprise a tapered threaded connection and trapezoidal threads, where contact among threads is flank-to-flank, load and stab, the crest of the thread being a little larger than the root of the thread. Each rod may have from about 4 to 10 threads per inch, preferably about 6 and 10 threads per inch (25.4 mm), the thread flank angle ranges from about 2° to 10°, preferably about 3° with a line perpendicular to the connection axis, and the connection taper is from about 1/15 to 1/30 relative to diameters of the connection. The flank-to-flank contact improves fatigue performance and the width and angle of the threads are determined considering a very low plastic thread deformation.

Abstract: An AC generator comprises a rotor and a stator having a three-phase winding. A three-phase inverter is connected to the three-phase winding. Here, the three-phase winding comprises at least two independent three-phase windings. Switching elements for respective phases of the three-phase inverter are connected in parallel by the number of the independent three-phase windings, and in-phase windings are individually connected to their parallel switching elements.

Abstract: A method of controlling an idle speed of an engine of a vehicle includes evaluating a plurality of instantaneous current requirements of the vehicle at respective points in time. The engine is a variably set to idle speeds based upon the evaluated instantaneous current requirement of the vehicle such that the idle speeds are above minimum engine idle speeds required to produce alternator output currents that satisfy the evaluated instantaneous current requirements of the vehicle.

Abstract: To shorten a startup interval to reach a synchronizing condition, a phase difference and an amplitude difference between the grid voltage and the stator voltage of one phase of a winding are obtained. The difference in amplitude is decreased prior to or in parallel to synchronizing the stator voltage with the grid voltage. The calculated compensation phase compensation value is used as an initial value for synchronizing at the next synchronizing operation.

Abstract: A wind-driven power source comprises a propeller-driven rotor structure and a stator structure carrying clusters of copper-wire wound ferromagnetic cores as voltage generators. The cores are arranged in pairs spaced apart by hard rubber rollers which engage the inside surface of a load ring forming part of the rotor structure. The overall rotor structure comprises the large diameter load ring, a smaller diameter root ring and a plurality of aerodynamic blades extending radially outwardly from the root ring and secured either by saddle blocks or integral bonding to the load ring. The load ring may be aluminum or plastic. Permanent magnets are arranged around the load ring to interact with the voltage generator structures to produce three-phase electricity.

Abstract: A wind-driven power source comprises a propeller-driven rotor structure and a stator structure carrying clusters of copper-wire wound ferromagnetic cores as voltage generators. The cores are arranged in pairs spaced apart by hard rubber rollers which engage the inside surface of a load ring forming part of the rotor structure. The overall rotor structure comprises the large diameter load ring, a smaller diameter root ring and a plurality of aerodynamic blades extending radially outwardly from the root ring and secured either by saddle blocks or integral bonding to the load ring. The load ring may be aluminum or plastic. Permanent magnets are arranged around the load ring to interact with the voltage generator structures to produce three-phase electricity.

Abstract: To provide a plant facility which requires no transmission such as reduction gear and speed up gear, thus increasing the plant efficiency. The plant facility has a turbine which rotates at a frequency higher than the electrical power supply frequency, a generator which is directly connected to the turbine and rotates at the same rotating speed with that of the turbine, and an electrical motor which is directly connected to a load apparatus and driven by electricity at a frequency higher than the electrical power supply frequency generated from the generator. The load apparatus is driven at the same rotating speed with that of the electrical motor.

Abstract: In the case of an ignition system for a gas turbine engine, the power (P1, P2) intended for the two ignition units (1, 2) is supplied via a power supply bus (10, 14) each comprising a standard bus (11, 11?; 15, 15?) and an emergency bus (12, 12?; 16, 16?), and a relay (13, 17) connected to the respective power supply line to the corresponding ignition unit. In the event of failure of power supply in a supply line for power P1 or P2, the corresponding relay will automatically (mechanically) switch over to the respective other power supply line, thus ensuring that the function of the ignition unit is maintained, even if—for whatever reasons—power supply to one or the other ignition unit is interrupted.

Abstract: The special feature of this multiphase and multidimensional wave converter is that it exploits, in an efficient and enduring manner, substantially all of the energy in all waves of the sea, also side waves, and hence is capable of producing large amounts of cheap power. The wave converter comprises at least two buoyant elements (1) connected in a chain of rods (2A, 2B) and joints (3, 4). Each single buoyant element is in a different phase of the wave than that of the others. They will therefore absorb the energy from the relative motion and forces between each set of buoyant elements (1). Each of the elements (1) is capable of moving and pivoting in three dimensions whilst the energy from all these motions is exploited. The energy-producing devices may be comprised of fluid-driving pumps (7, 8, 9) responding to the pivoting of the joints (3, 4) and the motion of the rods (2A, 2B). The wave converter absorbs energy from a varying wave spectrum and from all directions.

Abstract: Provided is a starter which reliably cuts off any abnormal current caused to flow through the motor and which can reduce the possibility of current cutoff in the case of normal supply current. According to the present invention, a starter includes: a motor having a field coil; and an electromagnetic switch for supplying an electric current from a battery to the motor to start an engine through a pinion gear, in which: a metal conductor is connected to an upstream side of the field coil to which the electric current is supplied; and the metal conductor has a narrowed portion endowed with a fuse function and having a small sectional area.

Abstract: A multi-point door latch adapted to fit in the stile of a door. The multi-point door latch includes a pair of hooks that are allowed to rotably pivot around a pair of eccentric cams. The eccentric cams are allowed to rotate inside of apertures located through the hubs of the hooks. The eccentric cams are geometrically centered inside the hubs of the hooks, and are kept in position via pins that are eccentrically orientated through cams. The multi-point door latch also includes an opening for receiving a turning mechanism. In addition, the turning mechanism is connected to a pair of toothed gear wheels that mesh with a toothed bar. The toothed bar is connected to a synchronizing link which simultaneously rotates the hooks to either an engaged or disengaged position. The multi-point door latch also includes stopping members, which prevent the hooks from rotating passed a certain point when the door latch is not engaged.

Abstract: A latch has a latch bolt mounted on a rack and a top gear which engages the rack. The top gear can be driven by an idle gear which is disengageable from a drop gear which in turn is engaged with a lockable drive gear upon rotation of a cam disc. Initial rotation of the cam disc disengages the drop gear. Further rotation of the cam disc moves the top gear so as to permit the rack to move the bolt to the unlatched position. The latch can be operated from one side by the rotation of a lock plug in the drive. The other side of the latch has a turnhandle on the cam disc which unlatches the latch even when the drive gear is locked from the outside.

Abstract: Taught is a motor vehicle door latch with a locking mechanism (1, 2) comprising a catch (1) and a pawl (2), said locking mechanism (1, 2) being capable of being moved along at least a first pathway and a second pathway; and at least one damping element (9), said damping element having at least a first damper constant and a second damper constant; wherein said damping element (9) is capable of damping a movement of said locking mechanism (1, 2) along said first pathway with said first damper constant; and said damping element (9) is capable of damping a movement of said locking mechanism (1, 2) along said second pathway with said second damper constant.

Abstract: A rotary latch having a pivoting handle mounted in the recess of a mounting plate includes a turn-key member that rotates within the handle's free end, and the turn-key member is mechanically linked to a catch rod where rotation of the turn-key member results in a corresponding rotation of the catch rod. As a result of the rotation of the turn-key member, the catch rod has two positions—a “lock” position that does not engage a swiveling trip lever, and an “unlocked” position that engages the swiveling trip lever. When the turn-key member rotates the catch rod into the unlocked position, an actuation/pivoting of the handle about the pivot pin rotates the free end of the handle away from the mounting plate recess to linearly displace the catch rod. The linear displacement of the catch rod causes it to come into contact with and pivot the arm of a swiveling trip lever. The trip lever arm, when rotated by the catch rod, rotates an adjacent kicker journaled on the mounting plate's rear surface.

Abstract: A vehicle has a vehicle body and a vehicle bonnet assembly. The vehicle bonnet assembly includes a bonnet 14 hinged at its front to the vehicle body 10 and latched at its rear by two latch devices. Each latch device comprises a latch assembly 17 mounted to the vehicle body 10 and a striker 21 mounted to the bonnet 14. Impact sensors are configured to detect a front collision with a pedestrian and two lift actuators 18 are arranged to raise the rear edge of the bonnet 14 into a deployed position in response to a pedestrian impact. Each latch assembly 17 includes a latch claw 26 moveable between a latch position in which the striker 21 is held by the latch claw 26 and a release position in which the striker 21 is releasable from the latch claw 26. Each latch assembly 17 also includes a release member 27 which is operable by a driver of the vehicle to allow the latch claw 26 to be moved towards its release position and allow the bonnet 14 to be lifted.

Abstract: A latch arrangement includes a lever movable in response to movement of a door lever. A controller is configured for selectively preventing movement of the lever. The controller includes a mono-stable blocking element in the form of a bi-metallic strip which can be operated such that a distal end acts to block movement of the lever. The controller also includes a bi-stable blocking element having a nib that can be moved to an extended position to block movement of the lever. Both blocking elements can be operated at the same time. When either of the blocking elements are arranged in the path of the release lever, unlatching of the door is prevented.

Abstract: A lock system includes: a latch which is rotatably supported on a housing, and is brought into engagement with and disengagement from a striker; a spring for biasing the latch in a direction in which the engagement of the latch with the striker is released; a slide member which is rotatably supported on the housing, controls the rotation of the latch, and is an integrated molded part; a rotation preventing portion which prevents a rotation of the latch in a biased direction; a rotation permitting portion which permits the rotation of the latch in the biased direction; and a driven portion which links with a manual operation unit, wherein: the rotation preventing portion and the rotation permitting portion are provided at one end portion of the slide member; and the driven portion is provided at the other end portion of the slide member.

Abstract: A system of locking a door is disclosed. The system according to the present invention comprises a releasable keeper that secures a door locking mechanism to keep a door secured to an enclosure in a locked position. A release mechanism that is operated from the interior of the enclosure releases the releasable keeper from the enclosure and enable the door to be opened and prevents people from becoming trapped within the enclosure by a locked door. In an exemplary embodiment, the release mechanism is operated by a lever that operates a pulley system to disengage the release mechanism from the releasable keeper.

Abstract: A sash lock assembly is suitable for use with a sash window assembly including an upper sash window and a lower sash window slidable within a master frame, the upper sash window having a keeper connected thereto. The sash lock assembly includes a housing adapted to be mounted on the lower sash window, a cam positioned within the housing, an actuator handle, and an anti-rotation device. The housing has an opening therein. The actuator handle extends through the opening in the housing and is connected to the cam such that the actuator handle and the cam rotate together between a locked position, wherein the cam is adapted to engage the keeper, and an unlocked position, wherein the cam is adapted to disengage from the keeper. The anti-rotation device includes a protrusion positioned on the housing. When the sash lock assembly is in the locked position, the protrusion engages an engaging surface on the actuator handle to prevent rotation of the actuator handle.

Abstract: A door stay having a first part adapted to be supported by door handle on one side of the door, a second part adapted to be supported by the door handle on the other side of the door, and an intermediate part that is adapted to extend over the edge of the door to prevent the latch tongue from engaging with the keeper.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a plurality of structures, such as ends of a sealing ring, with each end defining an aperture therein and with the ring being adapted to mount a meter to a meter box structure. The apparatus comprises a locking pin with a distal end adapted to be insertable through each of the apertures of the first and second ends of the ring. The locking pin comprises a head member having at least an engageable end and a fracturable member. The locking pin further comprises a shaft portion having the distal end. The apparatus further comprises a lock housing adapted to retain at least a part of the shaft portion such that the first and second ends of the ring are connected between the head member of the locking pin and the lock housing. The head member has an outer surface adapted to receive at least two opposing forces, the at least two opposing forces being of sufficient magnitude to break the fracturable member.

Abstract: A latch handle assembly includes a bezel disposed within a panel and a handle having a center portion, a first grip portion, and a second grip portion. The center portion is disposed between the first grip portion and the second grip portion. The center portion pivotally mounts the handle within the bezel.

Abstract: A locking device for flaps, luggage compartment flaps, doors or lids comprising a housing, an actuating handle for unlocking a locking device pivotably arranged on the housing, an actuating lever, the actuating handle being supported on the housing as a rocker; a release wheel arranged pivotably on the housing and connected with the actuating lever to move unlocking rods; a locking bolt which is movable into a locking or a freewheeling position via an actuating element; a first, rotatably mounted driver disk which is rotatable by the release wheel; a second, rotatably mounted driver disk coupled to the first driver disk in order to be carried along by rotation of the first disk, for operating a locking handle connected thereto; freewheel for the actuating handle when the locking device is locked or unlocked, because a reversing lever, which can be actuated by the locking bolt, is arranged pivotably on the housing and is rotatable by the release wheel which forms a freewheel on both sides.

Abstract: A compartment door latch mechanism requiring low amounts of torque to close the mechanism. The mechanism includes a top latch rod and a bottom latch rod. The top latch rod and the bottom latch rod are coupled to a plate via associated latch rod pins. The plate is coupled to a shaft around which the plate is capable of rotating the latch mechanism includes a lever suitably configured to facilitate the rotating of the plate. The geometry of the lever suitably provides a decreasing output and increasing input effective lever arms. The latch rod pins are positioned so as to engage the rods in a closed position at substantially 12:00 and 6:00 positions, respectively. In addition, the latch rod pins are further positioned so as to engage the rods in an open position at substantially 9:00 and 3:00 positions, respectively.

Abstract: A device for actuating a lock mounted in a door includes a handle with a bearing extension at one end, which can be installed from the exterior of the door in a bracket mounted in the interior of the door. A two-part electrical control unit has one control unit located in the handle and a second control unit in the vehicle. Electrical wiring with two sections, which are connected to each other by an electrical coupling part and a mating coupling part, extends between the two parts of the control unit. A receptacle for the electrical coupling part is provided in the bearing extension of the handle. The mating coupling part at the end of one section of wiring projects out through the opening in the exterior panel of the door and is fitted into the coupling part of the handle before the handle is installed. When the handle is to be installed, a common structural unit is available, composed of the handle, the coupling part, and the mating coupling part.

Abstract: A latch for a gliding door unit includes a latch assembly mounted in the leading edge of a gliding door and a complementing keeper assembly mounted in the facing jamb of the door unit. The latch assembly has a face plate from which a latch can be deployed by operation of a handle on the gliding door. The keeper assembly has a strike plate and a keeper. The door is latched shut by sliding the gliding door against the jamb and operating the handle, whereupon the latch deploys from the face plate to lodge behind and capture the latch. The latch mechanism includes an anti-activation mechanism that includes a depressible trigger projecting from the face plate toward a target zone on the strike plate. The latch is operable when the trigger is depressed and is prevented from being operated when the trigger is extended. A fault aperture is formed in the strike plate below the target zone.

Abstract: An adapter assembly for securing a rear end cover to an automobile differential housing. The adapter assembly includes an annular-shaped plate having an inner diameter, an outer diameter, and a thickness in a direction transverse to the inner and outer diameters, and at least two and preferably three sets of holes. A first set of holes is through the thickness of the plate and countersunk, and a second set of holes is threaded. The optional third set of holes also extend through the thickness of the plate. The assembly further includes at least two and preferably three sets of bolts. A first set of bolts is configured and sized to be received in the first set of holes so that their heads are entirely received in the countersink and their shafts protrude from the plate. A second set of bolts is configured and sized to be threaded into the second set of holes.

Abstract: The invention is a locking arrangement for securely sealing the doors of a freight container. The container comprises two locking rods, each of which is fixed to one of each of the doors. A handle is pivotably connected to the first locking rod. The handle comprises a first opening situated at a location along its longitudinal length. A seal clasp is joined to the first of the doors. The said seal clasp comprises a second opening aligned with the first opening. The locking arrangement comprises a sealing device comprising a bolt seal and a cable. The bolt seal comprises an insertion bolt comprising an elongated body, an enlarged base and a securing tip. The bolt seal further comprises a locking bush into which the securing tip is inserted. The cable comprises a first end and a second end joined to the bolt seal. When the cable is wrapped around the locking rods, and when the insertion bolt is disposed through the first and second openings, the doors are securely sealed.

Abstract: A pedestrian bumper system and method can include an attachment bumper and an attachment bracket for connecting the attachment bumper to the existing vehicle bumper or existing vehicle frame. The attachment bumper can be configured to conform to the existing vehicle bumper such that the frontal crash mode of the vehicle is substantially unchanged. In addition, the attachment bumper can create a new front surface area that includes an area that is lower than the front area of the existing vehicle bumper. Thus, the bumper system can be configured to contact a pedestrian at a lower location to minimize injury during an accident. The bumper system can also be configured to be easily adapted to existing vehicles by either the consumer or the vehicle manufacturer to take advantage of easily modifying vehicles for different market and/or consumer requirements and tastes.

Abstract: A motor vehicle part including an energy absorber for positioning between a bumper skin and a rigid structure secured to the body of the vehicle, the part being characterized in that it comprises an air inlet grille secured to the energy absorber, said grille being provided with fastener means for fastening to the bumper skin.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a shock absorbing structure for a vehicle that enables a simple and appropriate tuning of a load displacement characteristic, so that a desired amount of collision energy can be absorbed. In the present invention, each of two side walls which is integrally provided with top wall, to which a shock is applied, has a rectangular wave shape corrugated at a plurality of corrugated sections positioned to be opposed to each other in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the shock is applied. In addition, outer flanges are integrally formed on an end section of each of the side walls, and a slit extending in the direction in which the shock is applied is formed on each of the corrugated sections.