Abstract: Disclosed is a covering system that includes plural supports and a cable. The cable may be advanced or retracted. The cable is connected, preferably by means of a fixed support, to a portion of the cover, whereby the cover may be advanced or retracted by moving the cable. At least some, preferably all, of the supports other than the terminal support are disposed in collars, the collars for the non-connected supports being threaded onto the cable. The collars and supports may be decoupled to permit removal of a support without the need to un-thread the collar and without the need to disturb other supports. The collars include plural separable cable sleeve portions that may be decoupled from one another to permit removal of the collar from the cable without un-threading the cable from other supports.

Abstract: A convertible vehicle (1) comprising a moving roof (2) that includes a main pillar (6) which projects upwardly from a window breast line (5) and is movable rearwardly and downwardly around a bearing (7) on the opening of the roof is configured such that the bearing (7) is transposed upwardly with respect to the closed position at least during a part of the roof opening movement.

Abstract: A vehicle cover apparatus produced by a sublimation process. The sublimation method includes providing a substantially polyester material. The material may be tricot. The material is cut into pieces that, when assembled together, are configured in substantially the shape of a vehicle. A computerized image is provided so that it may be transferred to at least one piece of the substantially polyester material. A printing device is also provided, and this printing device is configured to transfer the computerized image to paper, wherein the printing device includes ink. Paper is provided that, when heated, transfers the pigment from the paper to the at least one piece of the substantially polyester material to provide a sublimated material. When the pigment is transferred to all pieces of substantially polyester material, the pieces are assembled to cover the vehicle. The vehicle cover may be chemically treated to render it antimicrobial and UV-resistant.

Abstract: A protective flexible car cover which is designed to be attached and detached to a foldable deployment rod which facilitates deploying and removing the car cover without any motorized aids and which also provides for convenient storage of the car cover when it is not in use. The attachment of the car cover to the deployment rod is conveniently effected by a material like Velcro®. The car cover has magnets or weights around its periphery to help hold the cover in place while being deployed and after deployment. Additional panels on the underside of the car cover and at the rear of the car cover are provided which can be held in place by the side doors of the vehicle or by the trunk lid or rear door of the vehicle.

Abstract: Vehicle air dams that include an airflow control member and an active material based actuator for deploying the airflow control member so as to change airflow about the vehicle.

Abstract: A cargo bed assembly including a cargo bed base; a first side wall extending from the base; a second side wall extending from the base, the second side wall located opposite the first side wall; a tailgate having an inner side facing the base and an outer side opposite to the inner side, the tailgate positioned between the first sidewall and the second side wall; and a first latch assembly mounted to the outer side of the tailgate, the first latch assembly including a first latch pin operable to engage and disengage the first side wall.

Abstract: A skip for the transport, storage and handling of granular materials (such as sand, gravel and earth) including a base and lateral walls. At least part of the base is a sheet of metal that has been imprinted with one or more relief patterns on one face thereof, with the sheet being disposed such that the pattern is in contact with the granular material during the transport or unloading of the granular material.

Abstract: The invention provides a composite cargo floor structure for providing a load-bearing surface on a cargo vehicle frame. More specifically, the invention provides composite cargo floor structure including a floor member composed of a first composite material and a support frame attached to the floor member, wherein the structural elements of the support frame are composted of a second composite material. The resulting composite cargo floor structure thus provides a cargo floor having a durable load-bearing capacity, a substantial resistance to harsh environmental conditions, and a reduced weight.

Abstract: A front structure of an automotive vehicle, comprising a shroud having a shroud upper, shroud lower, and a pair of shroud sides, a bumper face, and a plate member, a front end of which extends to a position near a back face of the bumper face and a rear end of which is attached to the shroud lower, wherein protruding portions are provided at both-side ends of the plate member so as to protrude outward respectively in a vehicle width direction from both-side ends of the shroud lower, and projecting portions are provided at the protruding portions so as to project rearward respectively along side end portions of the shroud lower. Accordingly, the prevention of pedestrian dragging against the vehicle frontal oblique crush can be improved.

Abstract: The fender panel structure includes a fender panel formed of resin, disposed above a vehicle's wheel, and forming an outer plate on the side face of the vehicle. The fencer panel has an outer plate part exposed to the side face of the vehicle, and a reinforcement part disposed in the rear face of an adjacent member next to the outer plate part and extending along an edge of the outer plate part, both of which are integrally formed. The fencer plate has a fitting part, into which the adjacent member fits, formed along the interstice between the edge of the outer plate part, and the reinforcement part.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of adhering two or more components together by exposing a first component that includes cellulose ester fibers and/or a second component that includes a cellulose ester to a plasticizing solvent. The two components are then contacted together form a compound structure which is subsequently allowed to cure so that the two components are bonded together. The present invention is advantageously utilized to form a filter and in particular a cigarette filter and to form a multilayer automobile headliner. The present invention also provides a method of adhering a cellulose ester-containing automobile headliner to a vehicle passenger compartment ceiling. In this embodiment, a cellulose ester-containing composition is applied to the vehicle compartment ceiling prior to attachment of the headliner. The headliner and/or the vehicle passenger compartment ceiling are then exposed to a plasticizing solvent, contacted together, and then cured thereby adhering the headliner.

Abstract: A seating device with a foldable table is provided. The seating device comprises a seat assembly mounted on a plurality of legs, a table and a support structure having first and second telescoping arm assemblies fixed in an angular relationship and selectively releasable clamp assemblies associated with the first and second telescoping arm assemblies allowing said telescoping arm assemblies to selectively rotate and move longitudinally. The movement of the table is restricted and released by releasable latches.

Abstract: A meal tray for a passenger seat includes a removable insert. The insert carries a sheet of graphics or advertisements in a protected, viewable position when the meal tray is stowed. Tamper-resistant latches secure the insert to the meal tray.

Abstract: An arrangement in passenger vehicles, that provide a mechanism for reducing the peak inertial loading on the occupant including children during lateral acceleration, and has synergistic comfort, convenience and utility features.

Abstract: An aircraft seating apparatus includes at least one seating unit and at least one work light unit. The work light unit is arranged in a rear region of the seating unit, thus making it possible to achieve particularly advantageous illumination of a work region of the seating unit. Furthermore, the work light unit may be arranged in the region above a worktable of the seating unit, as a result of which a particularly efficient illumination for the worktable can be obtained.

Abstract: A service chair and rotatable operators seat which may be used in such service applications as a barber chair, dentist chair or the like, and includes a seat and backrest mounted on a shaft, with an independently rotatable operators seat mounted on the shaft for accessing a person in the chair. In a preferred embodiment the operators seat is mounted on an air cylinder to facilitate a vertical cushioning adjustment of the operator and the operators seat is attached to the chair mount shaft by a telescoping seat mount and seat mount extension. In another embodiment footrests are provided on the seat mount and the operating seat is removable from the seat mount cylinder or alternative support for application to a conventional set of chair legs.

Abstract: A rocking chair (1) comprising a frame (3) and a seat (2) which is swingable relative to the frame (3). The rocking chair (1) is characterised by a leg (4) and a swing mechanism (5). The leg (4) comprises a first upper (14) and a second lower end (15). The first end (14) is articulated to the seat (2) and the second end (15) is articulated to the frame (3). The swing mechanism (5) comprises a swinging arm (21) which has its pivot (22) arranged in the frame (3). The free end (23) of the swinging arm (21) is articulated to the seat (2) in such a manner that the free end (23) of the swinging arm (21) is arranged below the pivot (22) of the swinging arm (21).

Abstract: A lumbar support with an archable supporting element (1-3) is proposed, wherein for the individual adjustment of the curvature of the archable supporting element (1-3) to the needs of the individual user, an adjustment mechanism (8-17) is provided, which is configured in such a manner that it can bring about both a curvature of the archable supporting element (1-3) into a first curvature direction, in which the archable supporting element (1-3) forms a convex supporting surface, and a curvature of the archable supporting element (1-3) into a second curvature direction, in which the archable supporting element (1-3) forms a concave supporting surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for lumbar support (2) for an office chair with a backrest consisting of a backrest frame with a membrane stretched over it, wherein the device (2) is mounted independently of the membrane in the backrest frame and is adjustable in height as well as horizontally extendable.

Abstract: A seat for a fishing or bass boat can be raised or lowered by an operator. The elevation mechanism preferably includes a power mechanism to operate a screw jack and the power mechanism may be battery powered, hydraulically powered, or operated by other power-assist means. The screw jack enables the seat to be raised to approximately twice its retracted height.

Abstract: A motor vehicle seat lift assembly includes a seat pan and a seat frame positioned beneath the seat pan. Each of a pair of first linking members has a first end pivotally secured to the seat pan and a second end pivotally secured to the seat frame. Each of a pair of second linking members has a first end pivotally secured to the seat pan and a second end pivotally secured to the seat frame. A pinion gear is rotatable with respect to the seat pan. An actuator is operably connected to the pinion gear. A rack member has a plurality of teeth, with the pinion gear meshing with the teeth of the rack member. A first end of the rack member is pivotally secured to the first end of one of the first linking members and a second end of the rack member is slidably connected to the seat pan.

Abstract: A headrest height adjusting apparatus includes: a basal member attached to a seatback and supporting a driving member; a movable member linked to a headrest and lifted up and down relative to the basal member; a transmitting member transmitting a driving force of the driving member to the movable member and lifting up and down the headrest linked to the movable member. The transmitting member having a frangible portion that leads a collapse of the transmitting member against an impact applied in a vertical direction between the driving member and the movable member and absorbs energy of the impact.

Abstract: A locking device for a foldable collapsible seat is provided. The collapsible seat includes a plurality of legs. A pivoting mechanism pivotally connects together the plurality of legs. A limiter device extends between the plurality of legs for preventing the plurality of legs from spreading beyond a predetermined supporting position. A seat portion is mounted to an upper end of the plurality of legs. A locking device is removably positioned above the pivoting mechanism for wedging apart the plurality of legs and increasing a rigidity of the collapsible seat in an expanded, setup position.

Abstract: An apparatus having a fabric and method of forming thereof. The fabric's load bearing surface for supporting a load, comprising: at least one layer(s) (Ln) wherein n=0, ?1, ?2, . . . ?i, wherein n=0 represents the at least one layer(s) (Ln) of the load bearing surface that contacts the load. An n=?1, ?2, . . . ?i, represents successive underlying at least one layer(s) (Ln) of the load bearing surface. An n=?i, represents a bottom underlying at least one layer(s) (Ln). The fabric consists essentially of a polyurethane fiber and a fiber that is chemically different from the polyurethane fiber, and wherein the fabric has been stretched to the point just before encountering the Young's Modulus. The method comprising: cutting the fabric to a predetermined pattern; and stretching the fabric to the point just before encountering the Young's Modulus.

Abstract: A seat belt retractor (40) associated with a seat (10) includes a spool (106) about which seat belt webbing (42) is wound. The spool (106) is supported for rotation in a belt withdrawal direction and in an opposite belt retraction direction. A vehicle sensitive sensor (190) is responsive to at least one sensed vehicle condition for preventing rotation of the spool (106) in the belt withdrawal direction. A first mechanism (206) is responsive to a first condition for disabling the vehicle sensitive sensor (190). A second mechanism (294) is responsive to a second, different condition for preventing rotation of the spool (106) in the belt withdrawal direction. The second condition is a condition of the associated seat (10).

Abstract: A mortar buggy with stake bed assembly provides a removable flat heavy duty base platform and a rear panel that can be fitted onto the chassis of an existing mortar buggy or similar conveyance in place of a hopper. The stake bed assembly provides removable front and side panels made of solid steel or similar alloy that can be configured to attach vertically in a hopper configuration or horizontally in an extended flat bed configuration, to provide additional loading surface for long or large items. The stake bed assembly also provides for a removable front tailgate with the ability to hinge at both its top and bottom so that the front tailgate can swing either up or down.

Abstract: A mining apparatus includes a miner, a conveyor unit and a steering unit connecting the miner and conveyor unit. The apparatus also includes a heading sensor and a controller responsive to the heading sensor. A first actuator is carried on the miner, the control unit or the steering unit. The first actuator is positioned to a first side of a midline of the miner. Further a second actuator is carried on one of the miner, the conveyor unit and the steering unit. The second actuator is positioned to a second opposite side of the midline of the miner. The first and second actuators are utilized to adjust a connection angle between the miner and the conveyor unit either side of parallel in order to maintain the miner on the desired directional heading.

Abstract: A tow harness is provided that that spans between connectors of respective towing and towed vehicles. The tow harness includes a first end that mates with the connector of the tow vehicle and includes a first jumper for completing a brake control circuit between a brake of the tow vehicle and a brake signal source of the tow vehicle. A second end mates with the connector of the towed vehicle and includes a second jumper that completes the brake control circuit between the brake signal source of the towing vehicle and a brake of the towed vehicle. In other embodiments a brake system includes an electric brake that includes inputs for a brake control signal. A brake controller receives power from a battery and generates the brake control signal. An electrical connector includes signal terminals connected to the brake control signal and power terminals connected to the battery.

Abstract: A BBW type brake system which operates fluid pressure generators having electric motors as drive sources based on an electrical signal to brake a wheel, field weakening control of the electric motors is performed in the initial stage of operation of the fluid pressure generators to increase the rotational speed of the electric motors. Therefore, it is possible to reduce a time lag before the braking force actually generates after the electrical signal for operating the fluid pressure generators is outputted, thereby improving operational responsiveness. After the braking force actually generates, the field weakening control is cancelled to secure a required braking force with a sufficient torque.

Abstract: A truck trailer door-activated air brake release lock system for use with spring-set air-release vehicle brakes.

Abstract: A brake operating mechanism engages on an overrun brake present on a trailer, such as a caravan. The brake mechanism includes an actuator operated by pressurized air supplied by a buffer store via a valve controlled by a control unit. Downstream of the brake valve is a valve which is open in the non-operative state and closed during operation. A throttle opening is also provided, the drain capacity of which is greater than the pump capacity of an air pump located upstream of the brake valve and connected to the buffer store. As a result, the actuator moves back under all circumstances, i.e., braking action does not take place, and overheating is effectively prevented.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, in which at least one electric motor converts kinetic energy into electricity in a generator mode and can provide a generator-created braking momentum MG or a respective braking power PG. When braking is requested with a target value MSoll at a time t1, a total braking momentum M is provided according to the following formula: MSoll=MG, if MSoll?MSchwell MSoll=MG+MF, if MSoll>MSchwell. A value MOffset>0 is selected for the braking momentum MG at the time t1, wherein MF>0 is a braking momentum provided by a vehicle brake or when braking is requested with a target value PSoll at a time t1, the vehicle is provided with a total braking power P according to the following formula: PSoll=PG, if PSoll<PSchwell PSoll=PG+PF, if PSoll>PSchwell. A value POffset>0 is selected for the braking power PG at the time T1, wherein PF>0 is a braking power provided by the vehicle brakes.

Abstract: A brake controller is provided, having a braking force application mechanism that presses a friction member against a braked member so as to apply a braking force to a wheel of a vehicle; and a control unit that calculates an index indicating the difference between an estimated braking effectiveness and an actual braking effectiveness, and calculates a correction amount using the index, determines that the index is inaccurate. The control unit further limits the change in the correction amount calculated using the index, if it is determined that the index is inaccurate, and corrects a target value, which is set to control a pressing force of the friction member, based on the correction amount to reduce a variation in a braking effectiveness of the vehicle.

Abstract: A wheel slip assurance module comprises a device for disabling the wheel slip valve, a timing reservoir in communication with the disabling device, and a check valve and choke circuit providing parallel connections between the output of the wheel slip valve and the timing reservoir having a first connection path comprising a check valve and charging choke and a second connection path comprising a dissipating choke such that flow from the output of the wheel slip valve passes through the check valve and charging choke to charge the reservoir when the brake cylinders are pressurized and opposite flow passes through the dissipating choke allowing the reservoir to discharge when the brake cylinders are exhausted.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and system for reducing vehicle brake creep noise by adjusting the pressure in selected wheel brake assemblies when the vehicle speed is less than a speed threshold and the brake pressure is less than a pressure threshold.

Abstract: A junction box having a number of relays for switching power from a power bus to a number of elements connected thereto. The junction box including a converter to control energy transfer from the power bus to a relay bus of the relays. The converter being controllable to provide power consumption and heat generation control.

Abstract: A high voltage power supply device has a plurality of battery modules connected to each other in series by coupling a safety plug unit to a safety plug unit connecting base to output a series voltage from a power supply output coupler. The safety plug unit connects/disconnects electrode terminals of all the battery modules to each other. Female electrode bodies electrically connected to power supply terminals of the respective battery modules are collectively positioned in a limited area and are arranged at equal intervals on the safety plug unit connecting base. An output voltage of each battery module is set to be lower than 50V to reduce the risk of injury during use, inspection or maintenance of the high voltage power supply device and to downsize the device.

Abstract: A vehicle electronic control unit includes a main control unit, a plurality of optional control units, sockets, and a connection unit. The main control unit performs common and essential functions for a vehicle. Each of the optional control units performs a different optional function for the vehicle based on a control signal received from the main control unit. The sockets are provided to at least one of the main control unit and the connection unit. Each of the optional control units is attachable to and detachable from any one of the sockets. The connection unit is electrically connected to the main control unit. When being attached to the sockets, the optional control units are electrically connected to the main control unit via the connection unit. Thus, the electronic control unit can be easily customized to suit individual needs and consequently can be standardized.

Abstract: A power supply system includes an AC input configured to be coupled to an AC source, an AC output configured to be coupled to a load, a UPS having an input coupled to the AC input and an output coupled to the AC output and a bypass circuit coupled between the AC input and the AC output and configured to open and close a bypass path therebetween. The system further includes a controller configured to control the UPS and the bypass circuit such that the UPS operates as an online UPS for a first input voltage magnitude condition at the AC input and as a standby UPS for a second input voltage magnitude condition at the AC input. A multi-mode converter may be coupled to a DC link of the UPS and configured to be selectively coupled to a battery and the AC input to respectively support battery conversion and current control at the AC input in respective first and second modes of operation of the UPS.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system includes a plurality of UPSs configured to be output paralleled. Availability information is communicated from the UPSs, and an aggregate availability of the UPSs is determined responsive to the communicated availability information. Parallel provision of power from the UPSs may be selectively enabled responsive to the determined aggregate availability. The aggregate availability information may also be reported to a user. The aggregate availability may be, for example, a redundancy level and/or a percentage availability provided by the UPSs. The invention may be embodied as methods, apparatus and computer program products.

Abstract: The functionally critical series connection of high-voltage-resistant resistors (Rn, R?n) in a Marx generator (11) is replaced according to the invention by a molding (12, 12?) composed of conductive plastic, which, depending on the configuration grouping of the capacitor bank (Cn), runs over the geometric series of capacitor connections (An, A?n) resulting from this and is connected to them, for example by riveting or screwing (13), in which case it is also possible to use more than one continuous molding, instead of a single molding.

Abstract: A single rocker switch apparatus includes a single rocker switch and a switch module operatively associated therewith. The rocker switch includes an operator having a non-actuated position, a first actuated position, a second different actuated position, and first and second outputs corresponding to the respective first and second actuated positions. The switch module includes first and second inputs electrically interconnected with the respective first and second outputs, a first electronic memory receiving the first input and responsively providing a first toggle switch function, a first power output toggled by the first toggle switch function responsive to the first output and structured to power a first powered device, a second electronic memory receiving the second input and responsively providing a second toggle switch function, and a second power output toggled by the second toggle switch function responsive to the second output and structured to power a second powered device.

Abstract: The invention discloses a multi-function safety power supply switch of touch screen type. The switch includes a housing, a cover, a power supply input interface and a power supply output interface provided on the housing, a switching power source module provided in the housing, and a control circuit board connected electrically to the switching power source. A switch module is connected to the output interface of the control circuit board, the input terminal of the switch module is connected to the power supply input interface, and the output terminal of the switch module is connected to the power supply output interface. A touch screen connected electrically to the control circuit is provided on the cover, and a back-light source module is provided on the inner side of the touch screen.

Abstract: A long-stator and a magnetic levitation railway equipped therewith are described. The long-stator comprises a plurality of stator sections (1, 1b) that are arranged one behind the other, adjoin one another at separation points (22) and have grooves (2) following each other in a longitudinal direction for receiving at least one alternating current winding (4) and at least one ground conductor (17) extending in longitudinal direction for grounding said alternating current winding (4). According to the invention the ground conductor (17) comprises, at least in the vicinity of critical separation points (22), a conductor section (25) that bridges the separation point (22) and is configured as a loop (24) (FIG. 10).

Abstract: In a method for producing a piezoelectric actuator for an ink-jet head, a piezoelectric material layer included in thin film layers is formed on a vibration plate with AD method by jetting aerosol which contains particles of a piezoelectric material and a carrier gas, from a film-forming nozzle to the vibration plate while moving the film-forming nozzle relative to the vibration plate in a direction perpendicular to a scanning direction of the ink-jet head. Accordingly, even when thickness distribution occurs in the thin film layer formed with the AD method, it is possible to suppress, as much as possible, any degradation in printing quality due to the thickness distribution.

Abstract: Embodiments of a linear vibrator are provided that are capable of reducing the manufacturing cost, increasing the product reliability and increasing the vibrating quantity. An embodiment of a linear vibrator can include a case formed of an upper case portion and a lower case portion coupled to each other to provide a predetermined inner space; a substrate disposed on an upper surface of the lower case portion; a first coil and a second coil installed at both end parts inside of the case and connected to the substrate; a spring having one side fixed on at least one of the inside faces of the case; and a magnet fixed at another side of the spring and located between the first and second coils inside of the case, where the magnet can vertically vibrate through an interaction with the first and second coils.

Abstract: An electric motor includes a stator having a plurality of slots. The slots have slot ends and channels formed between the slot ends. A plurality of wire windings is disposed in the slots. A plurality of winding end-turns is formed by the wire windings and is adjacent to the slot ends. The electric motor also includes a cooling tube connected to a periphery formed by the winding end-turns. The cooling tube is operable to absorb heat from the electric motor. The cooling tube can cool the winding end-turns more efficiently than traditional electric motor water jackets and/or cooling fans.

Abstract: An industrial gear unit including a housing (14) which contains lubricated gear components, a water coolant device (1) which defines, at least in part, a fluid chamber (3) and fluid inlet (4) and outlet parts, and a retention element (32) which secures the water coolant device to the housing, the water coolant device defining a contact surface (5,6) and the housing providing an external contact surface against which the contact surface of the water coolant device is secured by the retention element.

Abstract: The invention provides a pumping system or other suitable rotating equipment having a self-contained pump electrical equipment power supply, featuring a shaft sealing device having an AC power generating device that form part of the self-contained pump electrical equipment power supply for supplying local AC electrical power to a circuit or other suitable pump instrumentation and monitoring equipment of the pumping system or other suitable rotating equipment. The sealing device may include a lip seal, packing, a laby seal, or a mechanical seal. The sealing device may also include an electrical connector that is used to connect the sealing device to the circuit or other suitable pump instrumentation and monitoring equipment.

Abstract: A tray assembly for a spindle motor includes a tray and an aerodynamic rotational shaft. The tray includes an engaging hole in a center thereof. The aerodynamic rotational shaft includes an outer circumference with a smooth surface. An end of the aerodynamic rotational shaft is engaged in the engaging hole of the tray, with the outer circumference of the end of the aerodynamic rotational shaft engaged with an inner circumference of the engaging hole of the tray by forcibly fitting, allowing precise control and adjustment of an engaging relationship between the aerodynamic rotational shaft and the tray.