Abstract: A movable rear parcel shelf having a storage plate for use in a vehicle, which is able to be retained by means of a detent connection, and the detent connection itself are specified, whereby the detent connection is releasable by means of an actuating element which is associated with the storage plate, and whereby the detent connection occurs between a detent spring, which is connected to a part being secured to the vehicle, and a detent element, which is connected to the storage surface.

Abstract: A vehicle latch assembly including a stanchion support and a pivotally secured seat supporting bracket. A batwing shape sector is slaved to rotate with the bracket between the bracket and stanchion support. A sector bottom surface is interrupted by a shoulder projection and an arcuate interior channel is offset from a slaved rotating connection of the sector to the bracket. A pin extends through another channel defined in the stanchion and seats within the sector channel to bias the sector during travel along the interior channel. A pendulum is secured in sandwiching fashion between the bracket and stanchion and includes an upper edge configuration proximate a selected location of the bottom surface of the rotatable sector, depending upon a rotatable position established between the first seat component and a second seat component. The pendulum responds to an inertial impact condition by engaging the shoulder projection to prevent rotation of the first seat component.

Abstract: A seating apparatus for a vehicle includes a seat cushion, a seat back pivotally connected to the seat cushion, a contacting member provided at the seat back, a receiving portion supporting the contacting member, the receiving portion including a parallel link mechanism having a fixed link member, a facing link member, first and second link members connecting the fixed link member to the facing link member, a long groove, a connecting axial portion sliding in the long groove when the seatback is moved, an adjustment mechanism adjusting an inclination of the seat back by positioning the facing link member to be close to, or be spaced away from, the fixed link member.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seat cushion and a pivotally attached seat back movable between a seating position secured to the floor of a vehicle and a stowed position recessed in the floor. A pair of front legs are pivotally attached to the seat cushion and removably attached to a striker assembly in a floor. A pair of rear legs is attached between the seat cushion and the floor. A linkage assembly is coupled between the front legs and rear legs. The linkage assembly includes a lost motion slot for retracting the front legs relative to the seat cushion frame allowing the front legs to pivot between a support position extending between the seat cushion and the floor and a retracted position recess against the seat cushion in response to pivotal movement of the seat cushion between the seating position and the stowed position.

Abstract: An aircraft sun visor comprising: a generally flat visor means with an approximate size to cast a shadow to comfortably shade the pilot's eyes from the sun while creating minimal blockage of windshield and outside obstacles, a suction cup or plurality of suction cups to attach said sun visor to windshield at any location on the inside of the windshield to accommodate sun position relative to pilot or crew.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the crash resistance of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of the front bodywork pillar (A-pillar), especially as regards forces which act in conjunction with an offset front impact (offset crash) on the bodywork. The invention also refers to a blocking element, as is used in such a method, and to a motor vehicle fitted with such a blocking element.

Abstract: A motor vehicle (1) with a hatchback (H1) comprising lateral frame parts (H3) rising in the direction of travel, between which in a rear window (H4) is received in at least one position and which rest on a rear section (8) of lateral members of the bodywork of the vehicle (6) when the hatchback (H1) is in a closed position, forming part of the outer surface of the vehicle. According to the invention, when the hatchback (H1) is opened, it can be moved with the most forward-lying area (HF) thereof counter to the direction of travel (F) and a passageway (D1) enabling the roof parts (P1;P2;H4) to move inside the bodywork of the vehicle (6) is opened up in the overlapping area when the hatchback (H1) is closed.

Abstract: A dome-shaped body 13 is removably fitted to the front license plate 12 of a motor vehicle to reduce air resistance and achieve fuel savings. The body 13 is preferably a hollow dome of transparent plastic. It may be fitted to the license plate 12 by posts 19 on the inside 18 of the dome that engage with slots 22 in mounting brackets 20 adhered to the license plate, whereby the mounting brackets 20 are concealed inside the dome 13 in use. A stabilizer plate 30 engages an edge of the body 13 to prevent accidental removal of the posts 19 from the slots 22.

Abstract: The invention provides an innovative and practical new class of crossover motor vehicles for carrying passengers and for carrying cargo in a cargo or pickup bed, while still being of sufficiently small dimensions as to be garage-able in many home garages. Representative embodiments can carry 6 or 7 or 9 persons in comfortable seats all with adjacent or facing seats for companions; plus substantial varied cargos, which can potentially include sporting or recreational equipment such as bicycles or a powered waterscooter or snowmobile or motorcycle; camping gear including a 9-person tent; furniture such as a Queen bed set; appliances such as a washer and dryer; utility equipment such as a snowblower or riding lawnmower; or substantial quantities of items such as lumber, bark or fertilizer.

Abstract: An operator's cab for a work machine includes a ceiling structure and a floor structure. An operator's station is disposed between the ceiling structure and the floor structure, and is configured to position an operator in a driving position. First and second vertical support bars extend from the ceiling structure to the floor structure. The first and second vertical support bars are disposed forwardly of the operator's station land are spaced a substantially equal distance from a longitudinal axis of the work machine. Third and fourth vertical support bars also extend from the ceiling structure to the floor structure. The third and fourth vertical support bars are spaced a substantially equal distance from the longitudinal axis. The distance from the first and second vertical support bars to the longitudinal axis is less than the distance from the third and fourth vertical support bars to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A connection region (1) on a vehicle body (14), in the region of which an add-on part (17) is attached to the vehicle body (14) is provided. The connection region includes a connecting element (10) having a receiving region (18) for detachably fastening the add-on part (17). The connection region has a first and second fastening section (3, 5) at which the connecting element is connected to the vehicle body (14). In the first fastening section (3) the connecting element (10) is attached to a carrier component (4) of the vehicle body (14) by resistance pressure welding. In the second fastening section (5), which is arranged opposite the first fastening section (3) at a distance therefrom, the connecting element (10) can be connected to a stiffening panel (6) of the vehicle body (14). Such a connection region is used in particular for attaching an axle bolster (17) to a floor region (15) of the body (14).

Abstract: A massage chair of the present invention includes an electric reclining mechanism for moving a backrest into different sloping positions, left and right holding mechanisms for respectively holding user's left and right forearms, and a controller for controlling operations of the mechanisms. The controller separately controls operations of the electric reclining mechanism and the left holding mechanism as well as operations of the electric reclining mechanism and the right holding mechanism. When controlling the former operations, the controller controls (A) allow the left holding mechanism to hold the left forearm, (B) allow the electric reclining mechanism to recline the backrest to any of the different sloping positions, (C) allow the electric reclining mechanism to raise the backrest to any of the different sloping positions, and (D) allow the left holding mechanism to release the left forearm. Similarly, the controller controls the latter operations.

Abstract: A transfer bench and methods for using same to facilitate movement of a person into and out of an enclosure are disclosed. The transfer bench comprises a first seating section that at least partially lies in a horizontal plane. A second seating section rotatably coupled to the first seating section is configured to rotate between a generally horizontal position and a generally vertical position. Each seating section can be supported by one or more legs. The transfer bench can be positioned in the enclosure. A user sits on the second seating section, moves to the first seating section, and can rotate the second seating section to a vertical position such that the transfer bench is disposed within the enclosure. The enclosure may be a wet/dry environment and can be enclosed by means such as a shower curtain, door, or other enclosure means.

Abstract: A seat comprising a component that is cushioned on one side and is disposed on a seat base. A pivot/rotation mechanism is operatively connected to the seat base and the component for displacing the component, in a positively guided manner, in a position into which the cushion side faces downwardly, and in which at least one further auxiliary utility is accessible.

Abstract: The Seat Net prevents items placed on a bucket-style seat of an automobile from falling onto the floor, while still allowing the automobile driver convenient access to any items so placed while driving. The Seat Net helps drivers maintain safe driving practices by eliminating the need for drivers to lean into the passenger side of the vehicle, thereby diverting their attention from the road, to reach for fallen items. The Seat Net has a mesh material combined with a series of straps which allow for easy loading and retrieval of items and rapid attachment of the Seat Net device to bucket-style passenger seats of various sizes.

Abstract: A ventilated saddle includes a seat plate having an upper face and a plurality of seat plate vents extending therethrough; and a covering member having a plurality of covering member vents extending therethrough. The covering member is mountable to the upper face of the seat plate in a single predetermined position relative thereto and in which the seat plate vents are in register with the covering member vents to provide continuous aeration paths throughout the ventilated saddle.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a bicycle saddle fit system comprises first and second supports, a substrate coupled to the first and second supports, and a measurement gauge coupled to the substrate. The first and second supports are each configured to receive sit bones of an adult human. At least one of the first and second supports is selectively moveable to locate the sit bones and to define a sit bone width. The substrate is configured to facilitate the selective movability of the at least one of the first and second supports. The measurement gauge is configured to visually indicate the sit bone width. In another embodiment, a method of fitting a bicycle saddle to a human rider comprises locating the first and second sit bones of the rider, reading a sit bone width from the measurement gauge, and assessing a saddle characteristic based on the rider's sit-bone width.

Abstract: An impact absorbing plate 31 is disposed between a front part 31z of the impact absorbing plate 31 and a vehicle body 11 so that a rupture generating part 44 ruptured by impact is extended in the front and rear direction of the vehicle, and the impact absorbing plate 31 is fixed to a front part 13a and a rear part 13b of the front seat bracket 13 provided in the vehicle body by rivets 33 and 33. A portion of front part 31z of the impact absorbing plate 31 is cut to form a cutoff part 45, and a front end 17a of a rail 17 provided in a seat section is attached to a convex part 35, which is molded so as to expand upward an inner side of the cutoff part 45, by a rivet 34.

Abstract: A massage chair of the invention includes an electric reclining mechanism for moving a backrest into different sloping positions, a holding mechanism for holding at least one forearm of a user to fix to the base side, and a controller that controls operations of these mechanisms. The controller controls to allow the holding mechanism to hold the at least one forearm and allow the electric reclining mechanism to move the backrest into at least one sloping position before moving the backrest into an end position. An inclination of the at least one sloping position from a sloping position of the different sloping positions when the at least one forearm is held by the holding mechanism is smaller than an inclination of the end position from a sloping position of the different sloping positions when the at least one forearm is held by the holding mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention provides seating apparatuses that may reduce an effect of an ailment such as sciatica, joint illness, degenerative disc condition, hip bursitis, tendinitis, or sacral/coccyx pain. A seating apparatus includes a back portion and a seating portion, each portion having at least one encased bladder that is inflated by a pumping component in a timed sequence. The bladders may be differently shaped, asymmetrically situated with respect to a center axis, and spatially overlapping. The bladders are inflated and deflated in accordance with a predetermined time sequence and are independently controlled. The seating apparatus may contain a set of encased bladders that may be configured for different aliments. A user selects a treatment for one of the ailments through a remote control unit. Consequently, a subset of bladders is configured so that the selected subset of bladders is inflated and deflated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chair with a seat, a base support and a backrest, wherein the seat is mounted on the base support so as to be pivotable about a first pivoting axis and the backrest is mounted on the seat so as to be pivotable about a second pivoting axis. The two pivoting axes are arranged so as to be displaceable relative to one another in order to be able to change the seat depth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chair with a seat, a base support and a backrest, wherein the seat is pivotably mounted on the base support and the backrest is pivotably mounted on the seat, and a first spring system is provided between the base support and the seat and a second spring system is provided between the seat and the backrest. Furthermore, means are provided for adjusting the spring behaviour of the two spring systems so that the pivotability of the seat in relation to the base support and the pivotability of the backrest in relation to the seat can be adapted to different requirements, especially to users of different weights.

Abstract: An angle-adjustable backrest device includes a backrest frame and an angle-adjusting device for connecting the backrest frame to a chair. The angle-adjusting device includes a mounting seat mounted on a leg frame and provided with positioning components, and a pivot seat mounted on a seat, connected to the backrest frame, and pivoted to the mounting seat. A locking unit includes a slide member mounted slidably on the backrest frame and having a positioning groove to engage the selected positioning component to thereby lock the backrest frame at a desired angle relative to the leg frame, a biasing member for biasing the slide member to an engaging position, and an actuator unit operable to drive movement of the slide member from the engaging position to a disengaging position.

Abstract: An Occupant Retraction System (ORS) retracts a partially exposed occupant into a vehicle. The system responds to a trigger, wherein an occupant support retracts and actively pulls the occupant into the vehicle interior. The triggering event may be initiated by a manual switch, a rollover sensor, a crash sensor, a hostile ordnance sensor, or the like. A belt, harness, or foot strap may be connected to the occupant support to pull the occupant into the vehicle interior. A forcing means may be provided by a spring, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electro-mechanical actuator. The system further includes a damper for limiting acceleration to a safe maximum.

Abstract: The present invention provides a seat having a colliding stopper 51 operated for a short time at a time of collision.

Abstract: A portable headrest apparatus engages a top of a chair with a U-shaped bracket sized for clamping onto the chair top. The bracket provides a quick-release clamp holding a telescoping rod extending downwardly. An adjustable elbow joint at a downwardly terminal end of the rod enabled rotation of a support arm extending to a head rest mounting plate which is pivotally engaged with the support arm. A head rest cushion is removably attached to the head rest mounting plate which is thus able to be positioned for comfortably resting one's head in almost any position desired.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to an automotive seat cushion pan comprising a cushion pan portion having a cushion receiving surface and a side shield portion integral with the cushion pan portion, the cushion pan portion and the integral side shield portion being made of plastic.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for excavating a mine shaft, comprising a pair of drums, each drum having a pair of regions. Each region is wound with one of a pair of hoist ropes. The device is provided with four refuse carriers, each of which is attached to one of the hoist ropes. Drive means is also provided for driving the drums to deliver two carriers at a time to a work site in the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheel rim comprising at least one track capable of operatively coupling to a spoke and located on an inner surface of the wheel rim. The at least one track in one preferred form is capable of operatively coupling to at least one carriage, which is capable of operatively coupling to the end of a spoke. The carriage in a preferred embodiment is adapted to retain a spoke nipple. The wheel rim is suitable for use with a bicycle wheel.

Abstract: A new actuating system 1 for a wheel brake system of a motor vehicle is proposed according to the present invention, wherein the braking action is obtained by means of a rotatable cam element 2 fixed to the motor shaft 8 of an electric motor, with said rotatable element 2 abutting against an actuating member 4, so as to laterally displace said actuating member 4, resulting in the braking pads 5 being pressed against the friction element (brake disk). Moreover, means are provided according to the present invention allowing to obtain adequate recovery of the backlash arising due to the wear of the brake pads, with these means comprising displaceable slide means adapted to displace the motor-cam group so as to keep the brake pads 5 in light contact with the friction element but without exerting any unwanted braking action.

Abstract: The invention relates to a parking brake device for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The parking brake device is a mechanical one set on a brake disc of a rear wheel shaft, connected with a grip by a connecting line for being operated independently without any connection with a hydraulic braking device used during traveling. As long as the grip is manually turned around to a preset position, the ATV can be parked immovably. As the parking brake device is independent from that used during traveling, the two different braking systems can be respectively operated without interfering each other. In addition, the parking brake device can be used as an auxiliary brake during traveling.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to braking systems for all-terrain vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to hand and foot actuated braking control systems for all-terrain vehicles.

Abstract: A brake system, in particular for utility vehicles is provided. A compressed-air-operated brake system (10) which is used, in particular, in utility vehicles, has a multi-circuit brake system having a front-axle brake circuit (20) and a rear-axle brake circuit (13). Here, a load emptying valve (12) is provided in the front-axle brake circuit (20) in order to influence the braking force which is adapted to the loading of the vehicle. The braking force or the brake pressure in the rear-axle brake circuit (13) is predefined by means of an automatically load-dependent braking force regulating process as a function of the load acting on the rear axle. The load emptying valve (12) is actuated by a fluidic connection (16) from the rear-axle brake circuit. A check valve (17) is provided for shutting off the fluidic connection (16) between the load emptying valve (12) and the rear-axle brake circuit (13) when a brake slip regulating process is carried out at the rear axle.

Abstract: In an anti-lock brake system of a brake system including an interlocking brake device, the present invention reduces at a low cost the discomfort in brake manipulation feeling of a driver which is generated attributed to braking which exceeds the brake manipulation feeling at the time of operating the interlocking brake device. A cylinder pressure (symbol CB) of a second front wheel cylinder 136 is controlled such that speed difference between a vehicle body speed (symbol ST) and a vehicle wheel speed (symbol F) of a front wheel 131 becomes equal to or less than a fixed speed difference due to an open/close control of a holding valve 24 and an open-close control of a pressure reducing valve 25.

Abstract: A method for activating a two-stage switching valve including a first stage which has a small flow cross-section and a second stage which has a larger flow cross section, the switching valve being situated between a main brake cylinder and a hydraulic pump in a hydraulic brake system. The pressure equalization knock on opening the switching valve is substantially reduced by activating the switching valve in a first control phase via a control signal having a low amplitude, due to which only the first stage of the valve is first opened, and by activating the valve in a second phase via a control signal having a higher amplitude.

Abstract: In response to the driver's depression of a brake pedal, the hybrid vehicle of the invention utilizes both a master cylinder pressure Pmc and a pressure increase by two pumps included in two different braking systems of a brake actuator in an HBS to satisfy a braking force demand BF* required by the driver. In this case, the braking control of the invention corrects a basic pump command value dpB for the respective pumps with a pump command correction value dc (step S190), which is set according to a detected behavior of the hybrid vehicle in a braking state, and controls the brake actuator in the HBS to satisfy the braking force demand BF* (steps S170 to S200).

Abstract: In a communication system, a first modulator converts first data created one of a power-generator and an external unit into a first modulated signal, and transmits the first modulated signal to the other of the power-generator and the external unit such that the first modulated signal is superimposed on the output voltage at the output terminal of the power-generator. When a second modulated signal containing second data is transmitted from the other of the power-generator and the external unit such that the second modulated signal is superimposed on the output voltage at the output terminal of the power-generator, a first demodulator receives the transmitted second modulated signal. The first demodulator demodulates the received second modulated signal into the second data.

Abstract: An energy collection system may collect and use the energy generated by an electric field. Collection fibers are suspended from a support wire system supported by poles. The support wire system is electrically connected to a load by a connecting wire. The collection fibers may be made of any conducting material, but carbon, graphite, carbon/carbon, or a mixture thereof are preferred. Diodes may be used to restrict the backflow or loss of energy.

Abstract: An operating device for a vehicle has operating elements for operating different electrical equipment such as, for example, a navigation device, an audio system, a heating and/or air conditioning system and/or a telephone. In order to permit the driver of a vehicle to operate such units as conveniently as possible, and to avert his attention as little as possible during driving operation, it is proposed to design the operating device such that the operating device has a support body that prescribes a fixed position of the operating hand and has operating elements in the form of a control wheel and keys surrounding the control wheel. The keys are arranged in an operating plane such that they enclose an obtuse angle with the support surface formed by the support body.

Abstract: An automatic sensing power system automatically determines a power requirement for an electrical device, converts power to the required level, and outputs the power to the electrical device when the electrical device is connected to the automatic sensing power system

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a high efficiency hybrid power supply system that permits a power type power supply device such as a capacitor to be utilized effectively, and that makes it possible to even the burden on an energy type power supply device such as a storage cell. A capacitor 21 is connected to system voltage lines 26 and 27 which are connected to a load 30, and a body formed by a serial connection between a large-capacity storage cell 22 and the output terminal of a voltage controller 23 is connected in parallel with this capacitor 21. The voltage Vb of the storage cell 22 is substantially constant. The voltage controller 23 is a DC/DC converter, for example, the output voltage Vv of which is variable. A system controller 25 changes the system voltage Vs by changing the output voltage Vv of the voltage controller 23.

Abstract: A system and method for transferring power from power sources to an AC power system are disclosed. Briefly described, one embodiment electrically couples an external AC power source to a first input power control (IPC) module that is rated at a first AC input power capacity and that is rated at a first direct current (DC ) input power capacity, operates the first IPC module up to the first AC input power capacity in response to receiving AC power from an external AC power source, electrically couples an external DC power source to a second IPC module that is rated at a second AC input power capacity and that is rated at a second DC input power capacity, and operates the second IPC module up to the second DC input power capacity in response to receiving DC power from an external DC power source.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling power flow between power sources and a load in a power system are disclosed. Briefly described, one embodiment is a method for transferring power from a plurality of power sources to an AC system through an IPC module. The IPC module receives a first amount of power from a first power source that is external to the IPC module, receives a second amount of power from a second power source that is external to the IPC module, controls at least a first amount of direct current (DC) power through a first primary converter module coupled to a DC bus, receives a second amount of DC power from a second primary converter module coupled to the DC bus, converts the first and the second amounts of DC power into AC power, and transfers the AC power to the AC power system.

Abstract: The invention relates to uninterruptible power supply devices which make it possible to supply emergency power to a load, which is to be supplied, in the event of mains failure. The invention is based on the object of providing a device for supplying uninterruptible power, which device can be operated in a more energy-saving manner and in which the emergency power can be controlled in a rapid and safe manner. To this end, the uninterruptible power supply device (10) has a power transistor (42) which can be rapidly switched and can be used to connect a standby power source (60) to the output connections (100, 101) during emergency power operation. The output current can also be dynamically limited by driving the power transistor, which can be rapidly switched, in a corresponding manner. In addition, the input and output of the UPS device (10) are decoupled using a field effect transistor (22) that acts as a power transistor.

Abstract: A system and method for responding to abrupt load changes on a power system are disclosed. Briefly described, one embodiment transfers an initial amount of power from an external power source to the AC power system through a secondary converter module; senses an abrupt load change occurring on the AC power system; where, in response to sensing the abrupt load change, transfers auxiliary direct current (DC) power to the secondary converter module, wherein the auxiliary DC power corresponds to at least a portion of the abrupt load change; where, in response to sensing the abrupt load change, transfers the initial amount of power from the external power source and the auxiliary DC power through the secondary converter module to the AC power system; and where, in response to sensing the abrupt load change, maintains transfer of the initial amount of power from the external power source through the secondary converter module.

Abstract: A system and method for coupling generation resources to an electric grid at a common location are disclosed. Briefly described, one embodiment includes at least a direct current (DC) bus operable at a DC bus voltage, a plurality of primary converter module sites on the DC bus, each of the primary converter module sites operable to electrically couple one of a plurality of primary converter modules to the DC bus, and a secondary converter module coupled to the DC bus and electrically coupleable to the AC system, the secondary converter module operable to convert an amount of DC current received from the DC bus into AC power that is transferred to the AC system at an AC system voltage, wherein the amount of DC current corresponds to power received from the plurality of primary converter modules.

Abstract: An automatic sensing power system automatically determines a power requirement for an electrical device, converts power to the required level, and outputs the power to the electrical device when the electrical device is connected to the automatic sensing power system

Abstract: A system for reducing power loss in a medical apparatus may include multiple power sources, a power source switch matrix, a diode, and a diode bypass switch. The power source switch matrix may control whether each power source is currently providing power to the power load. The diode may be electrically coupled to a first power source to prevent current from one or more of the other power sources from being applied to the first power source. The diode bypass switch may be coupled to the first power source and is operable to switch between a first state in which a current pathway from the first power source to the power load includes the diode and a second state providing a current pathway from the first power source to the power load that circumvents the diode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic drive apparatus that reduces energy consumption due to a copper loss such as that generated by excitation coils and reduces power consumption. The drive apparatus switches the magnetic poles at magnetic pole ends by controlling the flow of a magnetic flux from a magnetic flux generator 2 to drive a magnetic member. A magnetic drive apparatus 1 comprises a first magnetic member 4 and a second magnetic member 7 having the magnetic flux generator 2 and a magnetic flux generator 5 respectively. The first magnetic member 4, which forms a magnetic circuit with the magnetic flux generator and magnetic paths of the first magnetic member, further comprises magnetic flux control means 8 for controlling the flow of a magnetic flux flowing through the magnetic circuit in this magnetic member. The second magnetic member 7 is arranged between a plurality of magnetic pole ends formed in intermediate positions of the magnetic circuit.

Abstract: An electric machine which includes a magnetically inducible core (60), at least three elongated first, second and third current carrying conductors (64-66) passing through a respective aperture (68) through the core, a first end (15, 69) of the first conductor and a first end of the second conductor are electrically connected by a first bridging member (8) located on a first side of the core, a second end of the second conductor and a second end of the third conductor are electrically connected by a second bridging member (8) located on a second side of the core (FIGS. 4, 5).