Abstract: A flow meter using digital signals constructed in a small size and outputting an electric signal of a position of a float in a tapered tube with high accuracy is provided. A first reflecting means 6 has a ray 20 entered from the entering means 5 and reflected, and a second reflecting means 7 reflecting the ray 20 reflected from the first reflecting means 6 toward the first reflecting means 6 at least once. An emitting means 8 has the ray 20 entered and emits it, and an image sensor 9 has the ray 20 from the emitting means 8 entered and outputs an image of the float 3 in the tapered tube 1, while a control portion executes input processing of an image and outputs an electric signal S1 indicating the flow rate of a fluid 2 by detecting the position of the float 3.

Abstract: A flow meter for a variable displacement compressor comprises a movable body operable to move by differential pressure, a magnet provided in the movable body, a magnetic sensor for detecting change of magnetic flux density of the magnet, a flow passage for refrigerant gas which is discharged from cylinder bores to flow therethrough, a sealed chamber connected perpendicularly to the flow passage and accommodating therein the movable body, an urging member for urging the movable body into the flow passage, a clearance formed between a movable body and an inner wall surface of the flow passage, a by-pass passage opened and closed as the movable body is moved in an axial direction of the movable body, and a communication passage for introducing into the sealed chamber the refrigerant gas in a downstream flow passage of the flow passage which is located downstream of the movable body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tactile sensory system consisting of set of sensors that work by measuring impedance among plurality of electrodes. The electrodes are deployed on a substantially rigid structure that is protected form the direct contact with external objects by overlying deformable structures. These mechanical structures have similarities to the biological relationships among the distal phalanx, overlying finger pulp and covering skin and nail. Signal information is extracted form these sensors that is related to canonical physical representations used to describe stimuli to be sensed.

Abstract: A magnetostrictive torque sensor having: a rotating shaft to rotate around a center axis, the rotating shaft having magnetostrictive characteristics; and a cylindrical magnetic core disposed at a predetermined distance on an outer periphery of the rotating shaft, the cylindrical magnetic core having a detection coil disposed on an inner periphery thereof to detect a torque applied to the rotating shaft. The detection coil is formed with a coil assembly to form a bridged circuit, and the coil assembly is formed with a flexible substrate coil disposed on a whole inner periphery of the magnetic core.

Abstract: The magnetostrictive torque sensor is a magnetostrictive torque sensor 10 having a rotating shaft 11 on which at least one magnetostrictive film 14A or 14B is formed, and has such a structure that the rotating shaft 11 has small diameter portions 11e and 11f and large diameter portions 11b, 11c and 11d positioned on both end sides of the small diameter portions, and a length in an axial direction of the small diameter portion is determined in relation to a coil width of an induction heating coil RC to be used at a high frequency heating step and one magnetostrictive film is formed in the small diameter portion.

Abstract: The invention discloses an apparatus for removing samples or introducing fluids from/into system(s) having flexible walls. A sampler/fluid dispenser (3) is fixed on the outside with a connecting area (4) of its base (5) on a sample removal region/fluid dispensing region (6) of the flexible wall (2) and, in its interior, has a severing element (8). At least the severing element (8) can be pushed forward in the direction of the sample removal region/fluid dispensing region (6) in order to remove the samples and in order to introduce fluids, in such a way that the wall (2) can be perforated within the sample removal region/fluid dispensing region (6). The system (1) comprises containers, bags or tubes for filling, mixing, transporting, storage of media, such as biological liquids, sera, buffers, ultra-pure water and can be used as biological reactors or cell culture vessels in the pharmaceutical and biotechnical industry.

Abstract: A liquid aspirating and dispensing apparatus and method of using the apparatus. Among other elements, the apparatus includes a liquid handling device having one or more channel members, each of which has a removable liquid holding tip attached, and a signal transmitting device. A signal transmitted from the signal transmitting device may be used in a variety of ways to yield information regarding the performance of the apparatus. This information may be provided via direct detection of the signal by an operator of the apparatus. Alternatively, the signal may be detected by a programmable signal detecting device, interpreted by the apparatus, and then displayed in a form that is understandable to the operator. Furthermore, the liquid holding tip may be modified to enable different forms of signal transmission.

Abstract: A tank mass measuring assembly (10) for monitoring an amount of a fluid (20) stored in a tank (12). The monitoring assembly includes a mass measurement chamber (42) adapted to be located remotely of a tank and adapted to be coupled in fluid communication with the tank to receive a portion of a fluid stored in the tank. The monitoring assembly further includes a sensor assembly (16) at least partially disposed in the mass measurement chamber, the sensor assembly adapted to measure a mass of the fluid disposed in the mass measurement chamber. The sensor assembly is adapted to relay the measured mass to a computation device (90) for determining the amount of the fluid in the tank based upon the measured mass of the fluid disposed in the mass measurement chamber.

Abstract: A base unit for integrating an imaging device, such as an atomic force microscope, and a manipulation device, such as a nano-manipulator. The integration of the two devices permits one device to perform both imaging and manipulation simultaneously. The simultaneous execution of these two tasks increases the rate at which experiments can be conducted, thereby improving the throughput of the device. Also, the simultaneous execution of these two tasks allows imaging during manipulation, which may be desirable or beneficial in some circumstances.

Abstract: A testing device for roller coaster tracks has a carriage adapted to move along tracks of a roller coaster and at least one multi-axis robot mounted on the carriage. The robot has at least one testing element. The at least one robot has at least six axes and is rotatably supported on the carriage on an axis that is transverse to a plane of the tracks.

Abstract: A measuring device for detecting the state of wear of the bore walls of two interpenetrating housing bores, having mutually parallel bore axes, of at least two-shaft screw extruders has a carriage provided with rear drive wheels, front guide wheels and contactlessly operating distance sensors which can each be pivotally driven about a bore axis and can be positioned at a distance from the respective bore wall.

Abstract: A sensor device for the examination of the surfaces of a work piece, in particular with regard to burrs, is provided. The device comprises a plurality of coils, a detector head having at least one sensor element in the form of a coil and an evaluating device for the sensor signals. The detector head is adapted to be coupled electromagnetically to a work piece and/or the work piece is adapted to be irradiated by an electromagnetic signal from the detector head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for hand-driven operation of a guided wheel (R) which is arranged on a steering gear (1) and which can be pivoted about a steering axis (L) which is oriented in a perpendicular manner in relation to the axis of rotation (D) of the guided wheel, comprising a first handle (20), a first coupling device (21) arranged on the first handle (20), a second handle (22), a second coupling device (23) arranged on the second handle (22), a guiding device (2) which can be pivoted about the steering axis (L) and which mechanically cooperates with the steering device (1) for moveably mounting the handles (20,22) and with a power transmission train (3) which is coupled in a traction power transmitting manner to the second coupling device via coupling points in order to transmit a movement of the handles (20,22) to a drive device which cooperates with the hub (N) of the guided wheel (R) and which converts the movement of the handles (20,22) into a rotational movement of the guided wheel (R), w

Abstract: A wiper is disposed in the annular groove at either end of the nut, and the wiper is in the form of a flexible ring slightly larger than the annular groove of the nut. An annular conical surface inclined toward the annular groove is formed on the wiper for mating with the outer edge of the nut. A helical wiping portion is formed in the inner surface of each of the wiper for engaging in the screw shaft, and a plurality of slots penetrating the helical wiping portion are formed in the annular conical surface. The design of the slots not only can reduce the wiping resistance but also facilitate the discharge of foreign bodies. The wiping clearance between the helical wiping portion of the wiper and the helical groove of the nut can be adjusted by rotating or reversely rotating the wiper relative to the nut.

Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus includes a worm gear mechanism for transmitting the torque generated by an electric motor to a steered road wheel of the vehicle. The worm gear mechanism has a worm gear made of metal and a worm wheel formed of plastic material and meshing with the worm gear. The worm gear has a tooth profile including a dedendum part formed in an involute shape and an addendum part formed in a circular arc shape with a center located on a line of action.

Abstract: A fixed torque preload piece is positioned between two nuts of a ball screw, the preload piece is formed with through hole located in an axial direction of the two nuts for receiving at least two steel balls. Two terminal openings of each of the through holes are defined in the surfaces of the preload piece facing the two opposite nuts. Three radial threaded holes are formed in the outer periphery of the preload piece, and the threaded holes are vertical to and in communication with the through holes. An adjusting member, an elastic member and an adjusting screw are received sequentially in the respective threaded holes. The steel balls in the through holes are pushed against the two nuts by the arc-shaped abutting surface of the adjusting member, the pushing of the steel balls can produce an adjustable preload, and can absorb the sudden increase of the pressure effectively, thus obtaining the objective of the present invention of outputting torque stably.

Abstract: A self-lubricating ball screw comprises a nut, a screw shaft, at least one lubricating unit and at least one external oil tank. The lubricating unit is disposed in the nut, an end of the lubricating unit protrudes out of the nut and contacts the screw shaft, and another end of the lubricating unit is connected to the oil tank for absorbing the lubricating oil to the lubricating unit from the oil tank. A quick-release concave is formed in a side of the respective oil tanks, allowing for radial movement of the screw shaft. With the quick-release concave, the oil tank can be replaced at any time. The lubricating unit straddles the wipers and transmits lubricating oil to the protrusion without affecting the original arrangement of the wiper at either end of the nut, thus effectively saving the space of the oil tank, simplifying the structure and improving the maintenance efficiency.

Abstract: An automated dual-clutch multi-speed transmission is adapted to transfer power from an engine to the driveline of a motor vehicle. The transmission includes an output shaft adapted for connection to the driveline, an input shaft continuously driven by the engine and offset from a position substantially parallel to the output shaft. A countershaft is in constant driving engagement with the output shaft and is offset from and positioned substantially parallel to the input and output shafts. A first clutch is operable for establishing a releasable drive connection between the input shaft and a first driven shaft. A second clutch is operable for establishing a releasable drive connection between the input shaft and a second driven shaft. First and second gearset clutches are operable to releasably drivingly couple first and second gearsets to the countershaft.

Abstract: An automatic transmission includes primary drive gears that are fixed on main-shaft sleeve provided on a main shaft; primary driven gears which are rotatably provided on a countershaft, which constantly mesh with the primary drive gears, and which are selectively connected to the countershaft. Further, a first clutch engages and disengages power between the main shaft and the main-shaft sleeve; and secondary drive gears are rotatably provided on the main shaft, and are selectively connected to the main shaft. Secondary driven gears which are fixed on a countershaft sleeve provided on the countershaft, and which constantly mesh with the secondary drive gears. A second clutch engages and disengages power between the countershaft and the countershaft sleeve. A parking lock position is established when clutches are disengaged and one forward gear and a reverse gear are concurrently connected to the countershaft.

Abstract: A shift drum apparatus is reduced in weight relative to conventional shift drums. The shift drum includes a shift fork, a shift drum main body, and a lid member. The shift fork is slidably mounted on a shift fork support shaft. The shift fork changes a gear position of a transmission mechanism. The shift drum main body is formed into a hollow cylindrical shape. The shift drum main body has an end face on a first side thereof in a cylindrical axis direction that is open to form an opening portion. The shift drum main body further includes a cam groove formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof. An end portion of the shift fork is fitted in this cam groove to allow the shift fork to slide. The lid member is disc-shaped and mounted by being press-fitted in the opening portion of the shift drum main body.

Abstract: A gear transmission mechanism (2) for motor vehicles having a main shaft (10, 12) and a countershaft (14) parallel to one another, on which different gears for different gear ratios are arranged. The countershaft (14) is arranged above a horizontal plane (X-Y axis) containing a main shaft axis (16) with respect to the axle system of the vehicle so that installation space for the functional components (gearshift elements 18, a hydraulic system 20) of the transmission is available below the gearset formed by the gearbox wheels.

Abstract: A paper tool includes a power transmission linkage. The linkage includes a base, a drive link, an input member, and at least three pivots connecting members of the linkage. At least one of the pivots provides for both rotational and translational movement between two members connected by the at least one pivot.

Abstract: A command device for a bicycle gear change, comprising: a rotating drum (2) provided with a rotation axis (x) and being predisposed to rotate in opposite directions in order to wind at least a portion of a change-activating cable (3) on a lateral surface of the rotating drum (2); means for rotating, predisposed on command to rotate the rotating drum (2) in opposite directions according to predetermined angular steps; means for retaining predisposed to hold the rotating drum (2) in a position in absence of commands made to the means for rotating. The rotation axis (x) of the rotating drum (2) is perpendicular with respect to an advancement direction of the bicycle, that is, parallel to the rotation axis of the front wheel of the bicycle.

Abstract: A parking brake actuator includes a support bracket, a foot pedal pivotable between a brake-released position and a brake-applied position, a push-to-release lock mechanism to selectively lock the foot pedal in the brake-applied position, and a torsion lock self adjust mechanism to automatically establish a predetermined slack tension in a control cable operably connected to a wheel brake mechanism when the foot pedal is in the brake-released position.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing the brake pedal of a vehicle from being pushed rearward when an impact is externally applied to the brake pedal is provided. The apparatus includes a first bracket fastened to a cowl, a second bracket coupled to the first bracket and a master vac positioned beyond a dash panel, a brake pedal arm connected to a pushrod which is connected to the master vac, and rotatably installed on the second bracket, and push-prevention means hingedly coupled to the second bracket for rotating the brake pedal arm in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: A hand-operated parking brake actuator includes a support bracket, a hand lever supported by the support bracket and pivotable between a brake-released position and a brake-applied position, and a pull-to-release lock mechanism operably connecting the hand lever to the support bracket. The hand lever is locked against movement towards the brake-released position when the hand lever is in the brake-released position and the hand lever is pulled a first time towards the brake-applied position and the hand lever is free to move towards the brake-released position when the hand lever is in the brake released position and is pulled a second time towards the brake-applied position.

Abstract: A steering wheel (1) has spokes (5) extending outwardly from a boss (3) to a rim (6). The rim has an inner frame (6) with an integrally moulded plastics coating (9) which has an internal cavity (11). The presence of the cavity minimises the overall weight of the steering wheel. The cavity is formed by initially injecting hot plastics material into a substantially vertical mould and subsequently blowing air into the lower part of the mould after some of the plastic adjacent the mould of walls has cooled.

Abstract: The custom steering wheel for motor vehicles has a hub, a steering wheel rim and 72-100 spokes connecting the steering wheel rim with the hub. The hub comprises a hub core for fastening to the steering wheel shaft and a body which surrounds the hub core and is mae of a metal or aluminum alloy. The spokes are integrally and continuously molded with the spokes from a aluminum alloy material. The steering wheel rim is integrally and continuously molded with the spokes from an aluminum alloy. In this arrangement, the base together with the spokes and the steering wheel rim forms a self-supporting shaped body.

Abstract: A bicycle crank arm assembly is disclosed, comprising a crank arm having a first end for coupling with a bottom bracket assembly and a second end for coupling with a pedal, at least one of the first end and the second end comprising a hole extending from a side of the crank arm for coupling with an axle of the pedal or of the bottom bracket assembly, respectively, further comprising a reinforcing element extending around the hole in the proximity of the side of the crank arm, having a portion configured for receiving an abutment portion of the axle resting upon it, and wherein the crank arm and the reinforcing element contact along a respective surface not entirely contained within a plane perpendicular to an axis of the hole.

Abstract: A bicycle crank arm assembly is disclosed, comprising a crank arm having a first end for coupling with a bottom bracket assembly and a second end for coupling with a pedal, at least one of the first end and the second end comprising a hole extending from a side of the crank arm for coupling with an axle of the pedal or of the bottom bracket assembly, respectively, further comprising a reinforcing element extending around the hole at the side of the crank arm, and constrained to the crank arm.

Abstract: A structural connector for providing a structural interconnection between the housing of a gear unit and the housing of an electric motor, the structural connector being of a modular type including a base member adapted for connection to at least one of the housing of an electric motor and the housing of a gear unit, and at least two side wall members, the side wall members having a motor end adapted for connection to one of an electric motor housing and the base member and a gear end adapted for connection to a gear unit housing, the side wall members lying at least in substantial part in a plane inclined at an angle of at least 60 degrees relative to a plane containing at least a part of the base member, and the side wall members being spaced apart by connection to an interposed housing.

Abstract: A split shaft transfer case includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion that are secured together along a plane of engagement to form an enclosure. An input shaft and an output shaft that are each supported for rotation about an axis of rotation that is generally parallel to the plane of engagement defined by the first and second housing portions. A first operating shaft is supported for rotation about an axis of rotation, and a first operating clutch selectively connects the first operating shaft to the input shaft for rotation therewith. A second operating shaft supported for rotation about an axis of rotation, and a second operating clutch selectively connects the second operating shaft to the input shaft for rotation therewith. The axis of rotation of at least one of the first and second operating shafts is movable relative to the axis of rotation of the input and output shafts.

Abstract: A cubic boron nitride sintered material where wear resistance is suppressed from decreasing having excellent chipping resistance and a cutting tool made thereof are provided. The sintered material is constituted from cubic boron nitride particles that are bound by a binder phase, while the binder phase contains a carbide of at least one kind of metal element selected from among metals of groups 4, 5 and 6 of the periodic table and a nitride of at least one kind of metal element selected from among metals of groups 4, 5 and 6 of the periodic table coexisting therein, and therefore the particles can be suppressed from coming off and the binder phase can be suppressed from wearing and coming off at the same time, thereby making the sintered material having high wear resistance and particularly excellent chipping resistance.

Abstract: A cutting tool comprised of a cemented carbide is provided. The cemented carbide is consisted of a composition including: a predetermined amount of at least one selected from specific carbide, nitride, and carbon nitride, except for cobalt and niobium; 0.01 to 0.08 mass % of oxygen; and the rest consisted of tungsten carbide and unavoidable impurities. The cemented carbide is further made up of a structure in which a tungsten carbide phase and a B1-type solid solution phase being expressed by M(CNO) or M(CO) where “M” is at least one selected from the group consisting of metals of the group IV, V, and VI in the periodic table, containing niobium as being essential, and containing oxygen at a rate of 1 to 4 atomic % are bound by a binder phase composed mainly of the cobalt. This achieves the cutting tool having a long tool life in high-speed interrupted cutting.

Abstract: A composition for coating sliding or rolling or fretting or impacting members is formed by preparing a composite powder of TiB2 and BN, with a TiB2 to BN ratio ranging from 1:7 to 20:1, and a metallic matrix selected from the group consisting of nickel, chromium, iron, cobalt, aluminum, tungsten, carbon and alloys thereof

Abstract: A composition of nanoparticles of metal or an alloy or having a metal and alloy core with an oxide shell in admixture with platinum particles is useful as a component for electrodes. More particularly, such composition is useful as an electrode ink for the reduction of oxygen as well as the oxidation of hydrocarbon or hydrogen fuel in a direct oxidation fuel cell, such as, but not limited to, the direct methanol fuel cell. These electrodes encompass a catalyst ink containing platinum, the nanoparticles, and a conducting ionomer which may be directly applied to a conductive support, such as woven carbon paper or cloth. This electrode may be directly adhered onto an ion exchange membrane. The nanoparticles comprise nanometer-sized transition metals such as cobalt, iron, nickel, ruthenium, chromium, palladium, silver, gold, and copper. In this invention, these catalytic powders substantially replace platinum as a catalyst in fuel cell electrooxidation and electroreduction reactions.

Abstract: Metallic iron nuggets made by reducing-melt of a material containing a carbonaceous reductant and a metal-oxide-containing material, the metallic iron nuggets comprising at least 94% by mass, hereinafter denoted as “%”, of Fe and 1.0 to 4.5% of C, and having a diameter of 1 to 30 mm are disclosed.

Abstract: A metal magnetic powder for a magnetic recording medium is provided whose particles have a metal magnetic phase, composed mainly of Fe or Fe plus Co, and an oxide layer, wherein the average major axis length of the powder particles is 10-50 nm, the average particle volume including the oxide layer is 5,000 nm3 or less, the atomic ratio (R+Al+Si)/(Fe+Co) calculated using the content values (at. %) of the elements contained in the powder particles is 20% or less, where R is rare earth element (Y being treated as a rare earth element). The metal magnetic powder is obtained by using a complexing agent and a reducing agent to elute nonmagnetic constituents after firing. The metal magnetic powder exhibits a large saturation magnetization ?s for its particle volume while maintaining weatherability comparable to the conventional level and is suitable for a coated-type magnetic recording medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing largely nonferrous metal chalcogenides or arsenides which can be easily carried out in terms of process engineering in an environmentally-friendly manner. This is because in a single process step the desired, largely nonferrous metal chalcogenide or arsenide is obtained from a nonferrous metal powder by reaction with reactants selected from the group sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and arsenic by grinding in a reaction mill in an inert atmosphere.

Abstract: A process of making metal nanoparticles comprising the steps of: providing a precursor composition comprising at least one metallic compound and at least one organic compound; wherein the organic compound is selected from the group consisting of an ethynyl compound, a metal-ethynyl complex, and combinations thereof; wherein the precursor composition is a liquid or solid at room temperature; and heating the precursor composition under conditions effective to produce metal nanoparticles. A metal nanoparticle composition comprising metal nanoparticles dispersed homogenously in a matrix selected from the group consisting of ethynyl polymer, crosslinked ethynyl polymer, amorphous carbon, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanoparticles, graphite, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Process for the production of valve metal powders, in particular niobium and tantalum powder, by reduction of corresponding valve metal oxide powders by means of vaporous reducing metals and/or hydrides thereof, preferably in the presence of an inert carrier gas, wherein the reduction is performed at a vapour partial pressure of the reducing metal/metal hydride of 5 to 110 hPa and an overall pressure of less than 1000 hPa, and tantalum powder obtainable in this way having a high stability of the powder agglomerate particles.

Abstract: Metal nanoparticles are formed by heating or refluxing a mixture of a metal salt, such as a metal acetate, and a passivating solvent, such as a glycol ether, at a temperature above the melting point of the metal salt for an effective amount of time.

Abstract: A method for reducing the chromium content from a metallurgical slag, in which the slag is charged onto an iron bath in the liquid state and the reduction of Cr is effected by the iron bath having a C content of 2 to 4% by weight, wherein a) the Cr-containing slag having a Cr content of 2 to 20% by weight is charged onto an iron bath having a C content of below 1% by weight, whereupon b) the carbon content of the iron bath is raised to about 2 to 4% by weight by the addition of carbon carriers at the simultaneous supply of energy, c) the liquid slag having a Cr content of about 0.1% by weight is tapped after the reduction of Cr, d) a cooling agent, preferably scrap, is added to the iron melt and the C content of the melt is lowered to below 1% by weight, and e) a portion of the Cr-containing melt is tapped in the liquid state, while the remaining portion is left in the converter in the liquid state for the treatment of the subsequent melt.

Abstract: An oil filter remover comprising a sleeve, having an interior surface, an exterior surface, an open end and a closed end with indentations on the interior surface, and a reservoir. The oil filter is slid into the oil filter remover and the oil filter is unscrewed, the excess oil being caught within the oil filter remover and collected within the reservoir.

Abstract: A hose clamp tool for engaging and supporting a hose clamp has a handle a shaft operable connected to the handle. A support member is positioned in spaced relation to the shaft and supported there on by a biasing member that biases the support member toward the tool handle. The support member includes a first shoulder disposed toward the handle and a second shoulder spaced from the first shoulder toward a second end of the shaft. When support member is biased away from the handle, a gap is formed between the second end of the shaft and the second should of the support for receiving a bolt on the hose clamp. The second end of the shaft engages the bolt and the support member is released and biased toward the handle so the second shoulder engages the hose clamp at an end of the bolt opposite the bolt head.

Abstract: The invention describes a hand power tool, which is rechargeable battery-operated and includes a housing (10) with at least one upper part (11) for receiving at least one tool insert (20) and with a middle part (12) embodied as a hand grip (14), a holder (40) being provided for receiving tool inserts (20), and the tool holder (40) is connectable to the housing (10) by means of detent elements (47).

Abstract: This invention comprises a main body that has a proximal end and a distal end; the central axis of the proximal end extends to the distal end. The main body has recess at inside on the proximal end with punctures on the recessed periphery; each puncture has a moving part mounted on to, the moving part has its primary end and secondary end. A sleeve is in slide-fitting onto the outside of the main body, which has its central axis parallel with the central axis of the main body; inner wall of the sleeve has a plurality of push fronts, each push front contacts with the primary end of the moving part, each push front surface rises gradually from one end to the other. When the sleeve is rotating on the main body, the gradual rising push fronts are pushing the moving parts toward or away from the central axis to match with varieties of scales of work pieces.

Abstract: An easy storage precision screwdriver comprises a handle, a cover disposed on one end of the handle, a post disposed on the cover and located in the handle, a pressing ring threaded on the other end of the handle, and a working post inserted into the handle and fixed by the pressing of the pressing ring. Since the handle and the post are defined with a containing hole and a through hole respectively, when the user releases the pressing ring, the length of the working post with respect to the handle can be adjusted, and one end of the working post can be inserted into the containing hole and the through hole of the handle and the post. Thereby the precision screwdriver of the present invention is miniaturized, and is easy to store.

Abstract: A tool and corresponding methods for installing a bushing within a drive selector linkage assembly of an automobile include the tool having a first arm movably connected to a second arm. The first arm includes a first handle portion and a first end portion, which is configured to hold a bushing during installation within a drive selector linkage assembly of an automobile. Further, the second arm includes a second handle portion and an opposing second end portion, wherein the second end portion operable to transfer force to the bushing suitable to install the bushing within the drive selector linkage assembly of the automobile when the first handle and the second handle of the first arm and the second arm are movably operated. The tool has a predetermined length sized to enable the tool to reach the installation position, for example, without having to remove portions of the automobile.

Abstract: The present application is directed to screwdrivers and methods of use for applying a controlled amount of torque to a fastener. In one embodiment, the screwdriver includes a shaft constructed of a material that is deformable upon the application of an excessive amount of torque. The deformation may cause the screwdriver to disengage from the fastener. In one embodiment, the tip of the shaft that engages the fastener is constructed of a material that deforms when an excessive amount of torque is applied to the fastener. The deformation causes the tip to disengage from the fastener. The deformation prevents the screwdriver from applying an amount of torque above a predetermined limit.