Abstract: A combination wheelchair platform and detachable ramp to allow a person seated in the wheelchair to be at the proper height for an opthalmologic slit lamp examination, or for a standard size dining table. The platform and ramp have raised side members to prevent accidental rolling off.

Abstract: This static electricity and dust removing apparatus has a base box (11) provided with an airflow inlet port (16), and a processing head (23) attached to the base box (11) through a support column (21), wherein a processing space (24) is formed between the airflow inlet port (16) and the processing head (23). Air curtains for isolating the processing space (24) from the outside due to air from a spout of an air spout pipe (33) are formed at a front opening portion (29) and right and left side opening portions (28) of the apparatus. Ionized air generated by an ion generator (42) is spouted into the processing space (24), so that the ionized air is sprayed on matters to be processed which are disposed in the processing space (24) and dust is removed from the matters to be processed.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush with a grip section, a brush head which is mounted for movement relative to the grip section and a drive mechanism for driving the brush head in an oscillatory and/or orbital motion. The brush head includes a cleaning fork having legs lined with a piece of plush or velvet on their insides.

Abstract: An endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus includes: a connecting portion connected to a bending transmitting portion of an endoscope to transmit driving force; a distal end driving portion for transmitting the driving force to the bending transmitting portion through the connecting portion; a fluid supplying unit for supplying gas into an inner space of the endoscope; and a control unit for controlling a pressure detecting portion for detecting pressure in the inner space and the distal end driving portion to provide the bending portion with bending motion, and for determining occurrence or nonoccurrence of water leak in the endoscope by comparing the pressure detected by the pressure detecting portion and a preset threshold.

Abstract: The inventive handle for a brush, in particular for a toothbrush or a domestic brush, has an integral handle body with a hollow space which is surrounded by a wall. Recesses which are offset in relation to one another and open into the hollow space are formed in the wall. The handle is produced from a plastic in an injection-molding process using an injection-molding die which has finger elements, with sections of these finger elements touching in a sealing manner when the injection-molding die is in the closed state and, as a result, these finger elements forming the recesses and the hollow space in the hardened handle.

Abstract: A brush head positioning system comprises a brush handle top portion; a brush handle bottom portion including a brush head mounted on a brush end thereof; and a mechanism for positioning the bottom portion relative to the top portion such that the bottom portion is selectively moveable between a left position and a right position relative the top portion. Preferably the brush head positioning system wherein the positioning mechanism is adapted such that the top portion and the bottom portion can be spaced apart from each other and remain connected together.

Abstract: A mop comprising a roller and mop pad system and a roll of absorbent mopping material operably coupled to the roller and mop pad system. The mop enables the user to replace the soiled mopping material with clean mopping material by using the roller system to roll the soiled mopping material away from the mop pad and thus replace the soiled mopping material with clean mopping material from a supply roll.

Abstract: A toothbrush is disclosed, in which wing hairs are arranged in a V-shape in left and right sides with respect to the center hairs which are the center toothbrush hairs planted in forward and backward directions in a toothbrush head, and the V-shaped wing hairs of the left and right sides are arranged in a X-shape, and auxiliary hairs are arranged between the forward and backward wing hairs in part of the X-shaped toothbrush hairs.

Abstract: An implement for manual washing of floors or flat surfaces in general, comprising a frame composed of at least one first plate-like element which defines with one of its faces, designed to be directed toward the surface to be washed, a first application region for a first cleaning fringe. The frame comprises a second plate-like element which is laterally adjacent to the first plate-like element and defines, with its face designed to be directed toward the surface to be washed, a second application region for a second cleaning fringe. The second plate-like element can move with respect to the first plate-like element in order to pass from an active position to an inactive position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a windscreen-wiper blade for a motor vehicle, the blade comprising at least one mounting element in which a housing and an attachment rail are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of said mounting element, an elastically deformable spine arranged inside said housing of the mounting element, and a wiping strip, comprising a heel interlocked inside said rail of the mounting element, the method comprising a step of hot deformation of at least one longitudinal end of the mounting element, so as to immobilise said spine and said wiping strip longitudinally inside said housing and said rail of the mounting element respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windshield wiper system for motor vehicles, comprising at least one assembly (4) containing a wiper motor and at least three securing elements (5, 5?, 10) that are secured to three securing points, arranged in a triangle. At least one securing element comprises a U-shaped lug (10) that is inserted or hung into a bracket-type seat (11) on a supporting structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper blade assembly for wiping a windshield of a vehicle by the activation of a wiper arm, and the wiper blade assembly includes: a flexible elongated wiper blade having a given elastic force and adapted to come into direct contact with the windshield of the vehicle; a pair of rail springs coupled along the sides of the wiper blade so as to maintain the wiper blade in a predetermined shape; a guide beam coupled to the wiper blade and the rail springs to transfer the load and motion applied from the wiper arm to the wiper blade; and at least one or more auxiliary beams coupled to the guide beam and located in a longitudinal direction of the guide beam between the guide beam and the rail springs.

Abstract: A wand assembly for a cleaning appliance includes a handle portion having a channel formed therethrough; a tubular wand received within the channel and moveable between a first position and a second position; a locking mechanism having a lock position and an unlock position and preventing the wand from moving from the first position when in the lock position; and a release mechanism mounted to the wand and which can be actuated to move the locking mechanism from the lock position to the unlock position. The release mechanism is actuated by relative movement of the release mechanism with respect to the wand.

Abstract: A dust collector includes a post extended from a base, a housing disposed on the post, a dust collecting receptacle, a cover coupled to the housing and disposed above the dust collecting receptacle for selectively closing the dust collecting receptacle or for selectively opening the dust collecting receptacle, and an actuating device for selectively actuating the cover to close the dust collecting receptacle, and for selectively moving the cover away from the dust collecting receptacle to open the dust collecting receptacle and to allow the dust collecting receptacle to be moved either away from or toward the base and to allow the dust to be easily dumped or removed from the dust collecting receptacle.

Abstract: A cleaner having a handle assembly rotatable in all directions is disclosed, the handle assembly including a housing; a handle which is capable of being gripped by a user; a connection unit which connects the handle with the housing to rotate in all directions; and an elastic unit which elastically biases the handle to a neutral position. As the handle is capable of rotating in all directions, a user can clean a surface without feeling strain in his or her joints.

Abstract: Combined nozzle for a dust vacuum-cleaner includes a brush with an interchangeable arrangement at the end of a tube connected to a suction device. The brush has a lower planar face and joint for an arrangement in two different transverse positions with respect to the tube or two different positions longitudinally in the tube extension. In each position, the suction is achieved by an opening in the planar face, or an opening at one of the ends. The joint includes a pivot about at least two axes, such that, when in a position for suction by an end, the brush is oriented so that the lower face and the longitudinal axis of the brush are essentially parallel to the axis of the suction tube.

Abstract: A flip-type electronic apparatus includes a base panel, a cover, and a latch mechanism pivotably fastening the cover to the base panel. At least one post extends from the cover into the base panel. The latch mechanism includes a button mounted on the base panel, and a sliding bar received in the base panel. At least one limiting portion is formed on one lateral side of the sliding bar receiving the post of the cover. The sliding bar forms a pair of inclined operating surfaces, and the button forms at least one inclined actuating surface abutting at least one of the pair of inclined operating surface. When the button is pressed, the actuating surfaces pushes the operating surfaces to cause the sliding bar to move away from the button, and thus the post is released from the limiting portion for opening the cover of the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A hinge for a front bonnet of a motor vehicle; the hinge is provided with a mobile bracket, which is rigidly connected to the front bonnet, and a fixed bracket, which presents an elongated shape, is hinged to the mobile bracket at a rotation axis of the hinge, and is rigidly connected to a frame of the motor vehicle by means of two fastening screws arranged through two through holes; the rotation axis is arranged at a first end of the fixed bracket, a first through hole presents an elongated shape and is arranged at a second end of the fixed bracket, and a second through hole presents a circular shape and is arranged in an intermediate position between the two ends of the fixed bracket; the first hole is engaged by a first fastening screw which is tightened to the frame with calibrated and limited tightening torque so as to allow a rotation of the fixed bracket about a second fastening screw in case of a collision against the front bonnet at the hinge.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a positioning device for hinge structure, comprising a fixed part, a rotatable part, a pivotal axle, at least an elastic part, a nut, and a cam member. The pivotal axle is passed through the first pivotal portion of the fixed part and the second pivotal portion of the rotatable part to render the rotatable part rotating relative to the fixed part and with respect to the pivotal axle. Consequently, through the rotation of the cam member, the contacts of the first and second contact faces with a pivoting portion is alternated and thus the distance between the contact faces and the pivotal portion is changed, rendering the nut pressing against or relaxing from at least one elastic part. The axial frictional force generated between the fixed part and the rotatable part is therefore changed so as to achieve positioning or rotation of the fixed part and the rotatable part.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (26) includes a first hinge shoulder (262), a second hinge shoulder (264), a hinge sleeve positioned (266) between the first hinge shoulder and the second hinge shoulder, a hinge (268) pivotably connecting the first hinge shoulder to the hinge sleeve, and a ceramic bushing (269) pivotably connecting the second hinge shoulder to the hinge sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a covered rotation shaft structure having auto locking function, includes: a cover member having a covering end, and one lateral side of the cover member is provided with a bump; a pivotal shaft having a first shaft section and a second shaft section, the first shaft section is pivotally provided on the covering end and the second shaft section is pivotally provided on a through hole of a retaining unit; a cam member composed by the above mentioned retaining unit and a rotating unit, the retaining unit has the above mentioned through hole and a concave slot, and the concave slot is served to mount the bump, so the retaining unit is retained on one side of the cover member, and the through hole is disposed adjacent to the covering end; and the rotating unit is provided on the second shaft section of the pivotal shaft and is provided against the retaining unit; at least one resilient member provided on the second shaft section of the pivotal shaft, and a screw nut is provided at

Abstract: A hinge for use in, e.g., folding tables, folding chairs, or folding shelves that can be locked in at least one position. According to an aspect of the invention, the hinge is locked in the position that would correspond to the open or deployed state of the piece of furniture of which it is a part.

Abstract: A saw-tooth clothing for rollers and/or cylinders of flat cards or roller cards has a foot region and an adjoining tooth region (blade) in which teeth have been formed by cutting, with a tooth front a tooth back and two side flanks, wherein between the tooth back and the tooth front of two adjacent teeth there is a gullet and the teeth consist of at least two portions, with a first portion, forming a technologically effective region. In order to provide a clothing that retains a high level of aggressiveness over its lifetime, the first portion of the tooth front is convex or approximately convex in the direction of movement of the clothing.

Abstract: The collar is embodied in the form of a single annular slotted piece (1) comprising a base body (2) and two ends (3, 4) provided with corresponding opposite toothings (7, 9) which are engageable into each other and each of which is provided with a row of teeth inclined in a direction opposite to the collar closing direction (F). An intermediate part of the base body (2) is corrugated in such a way that a hinge (10) is formed. A plurality of flexible tabs (11), which are inclined towards the hinge (10) and radially inwardly projected, is circumferentially distributed through a surface radially internal with respect to the base body (2). Said invention is suitable for connecting flexible or semi-flexible conduits single or double skinned, in particular for ventilation system air-conveying conduits.

Abstract: A holding system for fixing a line assembly includes a fixing band, and a fixing band retaining element, which is arranged on the line assembly and comprises at least one guiding element for receiving the fixing band, the fixing band retaining element comprising two ends, one end being provided with at least one or more cavities or recesses, into which the other end can be plugged or hooked.

Abstract: An improved adjustable gable end line puller is disclosed. A method for using the improved adjustable gable end line puller is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to fastening components that may be adjusted or removed. In particular, the invention is directed to an apparatus including a head and an elongated member coupled to the head, the elongated member being configured to be removably received by a fastener.

Abstract: A process for producing a tapered multifilament yarn comprising feeding a drawable filament to a drawing apparatus and changing the take-over speed relative to the feed speed of the filament in order to change the thickness of the filament in a longitudinal direction, characterized by making the take-over speed slower than the feed speed under heating in a part of the filament in the longitudinal direction and thereby shrinking and thickening the part of the filament. According to the process, the ratio of the thickness of the thickest part of the tapered multifilament yarn to the thickness of the thinnest part thereof can be easily increased.

Abstract: To provide a manufacturing apparatus of an electronic component using an interposer, having high installation flexibility and high production efficiency. The electronic component manufacturing apparatus includes a converter unit configured to place an interposer on a surface of a base circuit sheet, and an interposer supply unit configured to continuously convey carriers holding the interposers and supply the interposers to the converter unit. The interposer supply unit has the carriers that hold the interposers, and is configured to convey the interposers via the carriers.

Abstract: The present subject matter includes a method that includes joining a first connection member to an unetched connection area, the unetched connection area located on a single major surface of a first planar anode, forming a capacitor stack by aligning the first planar anode with at least a second planar anode, the second planar anode including at least a second connection member, the first connection member and the second connection member for electrical connection of the first planar anode to the second planar anode, aligning the first connection member and the second connection member to define an anode connection surface and joining the first planar anode and the second planar anode.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for decreasing a temperature coefficient of frequency (TCF) of a MEMS resonator. The method comprises lithographically defining slots in the MEMS resonator beams and filling the slots with oxide. By growing oxide within the slots, the amount of oxide growth on the outside surfaces of the MEMS resonator may be reduced. Furthermore, by situating the slots in the areas of large flexural stresses, the contribution of the embedded oxide to the overall TCF of the MEMS resonator is increased, and the total amount of oxide needed to decrease the overall TCF of the MEMS resonator to a particular target value is reduced. As a result, the TCF of the MEMS resonator may be reduced in a manner that is more effective relative to prior art approaches.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for fastening collapsible anchors. The apparatus comprises a shaft, a screw coupler, and a sleeve which has a hollow interior passage and a mouth that connects to an anchor head. The sleeve moves along the longitudinal axis of the shaft and rotates about that axis independent of the rotation of the shaft. By engaging the screw coupler and mouth to a collapsible anchor, a user can set the anchor by rotating one piece relative to the other. The apparatus may also include a handle or be designed as a drill attachment. The apparatus may also include a stabilizer such as a handle on the shaft. The shaft and sleeve may be designed to fit a variety of different screw couplers and mouths. Additionally, the apparatus may make use of ratchet collars to provide additional ways to set the anchors.

Abstract: An installation tool includes two or more helical coil inserts having different outer diameters and each having a central extension, two or more driving shanks each having a compartment formed by a peripheral wall and each having one or more notches for engaging with the central extension of either helical coil insert and for installing the helical coil inserts into a hole of a work piece, and a handle or a driving mandrel may be used for rotating the driving shanks to install either of the helical coil inserts into the hole of the work piece. Two or more guiding members may be changeably attached to an outer sleeve for engaging with the driving shanks or the helical coil inserts.

Abstract: An installation tool is used when a helical coil insert having a diamond-shaped cross section is inserted into an internally threaded part. The installation tool (10) has a rod-shaped tool shaft (11). The tool shaft (11) has a tang pincer (13) for threadably inserting a helical coil insert (21) into an internally threaded part (23) and bending a tang (22).

Abstract: A device for removing a vehicle wheel end assembly includes a base having an upright section; and a hub support movable with respect to the upright section, the hub support having a first section translatable with respect to the upright section, and a hub adaptor pivotally connected to the first section so as to permit the hub adaptor to be angled with respect to the first section. A method for servicing ball joints of a motor vehicle includes jacking the motor vehicle so that a wheel is off the ground; removing a wheel from a wheel hub; removing the wheel end assembly including the wheel hub from the vehicle having ball joints using a device supporting the entire wheel end assembly; and servicing the ball joints of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A method of replacing an electrical insulator on a conductor-supporting tower includes the steps of providing an elongate beam spanning the tower between a work site and a helicopter accessible site, a trolley movable on the beam between the sites and an insulator cradle detachably supported by the trolley for supporting the insulator during transport between the sites and to and from the tower via helicopter. The cradle is a partially peripherally enclosed, open-topped structure having a floor, an upstanding rear wall, peripheral walls sloping downwardly from the rear wall to a front wall, an opening in the front wall, an elongate slot in the floor extending rearwardly from the opening, the slot having a width greater than the diameter of an insulator shank but less than the diameter of an insulator skirt, the dimensions of the floor allowing an insulator skirt to lie flat thereon.

Abstract: A storage cart for supporting a backboard assembly during replacement and storage is provided, which may also be used in combination with a quick change coupling system to permit the quick removal and replacement of the backboard assembly. The storage cart can include a frame, a carrier unit and a lifting mechanism. The frame includes a base, a top, and upright support members interconnecting the base and top. The base depth can be greater than the top depth to form a taper, permitting a backboard assembly to lean against the frame. The carrier unit includes a shelf sized to support the backboard assembly. The lifting mechanism includes means for adjusting the vertical position of the shelf to (dis)engage the shelf with the backboard assembly. The storage cart can include wheels, where the storage cart can be easily moved through a standard sized door and into its suitable position.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for assembly and disassembly in axial and radial directions mold segments forming a toroidally shaped mold. The apparatus includes mold gripping apparatus operatively engaging and disengaging the mold; and mold transport apparatus for operatively moving the mold gripping apparatus and engaged mold between a mold assembly and disassembly station and a tire curing station. The mold gripping apparatus engages and unlocks an upper mold sidewall segment and mold loading apparatus engages and unlocks a lower mold sidewall segment. Tread segment closing apparatus is provided for operatively opening and closing the tread segments of the mold in a radial direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for removal of retentive mechanisms retaining a cover of a component device. The apparatus includes a structure. The apparatus also includes a component device positioner coupled to the structure. The apparatus additionally includes a plurality of retentive mechanism removers coupled with the structure. Each of the plurality of retentive mechanism removers are configured for interoperability with each retention mechanism retaining a cover of a component device having a plurality of retention mechanisms disposed therein. The apparatus further includes a drive mechanism that is coupled with the structure. The drive mechanism is for rotation of each of the plurality of retentive mechanism removers, causing removal of each retention mechanism retaining the cover of the component device.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for disassembling, assembling and using a toroidally shaped segmented core configured to carry a tire during a curing process includes: a transport mechanism operatively moving the segmented core between a plurality of stations in a tire curing line; one or more segment removal devices for removing a plurality of core segments individually from a cured tire and from around a core central axis and placing the core segments individually in respective spaced apart storage locations; and one or more core segment assembly devices for removing the core segments individually from the storage locations and placing the core segments individually in respective core locations to form an assembled segmented core. The apparatus and method operatively sequences to place and remove differently structured core segments individually into and from the assembled core configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for assembling, by screwing, a drive member, such as a drive pulley, with a shaft intended to be coupled to the rotor of a rotating electrical machine, the device including an additional, welded connection. According to the invention, this method of producing the assembly device is characterized in that the drive member screwed onto its shaft in the vertical position is welded from below. The invention can be used for rotating electrical machines, such as an alternator or a starter-alternator of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A method for assembling a component including individual parts, includes making a plurality of the individual parts available in a plurality of respective containers. A control and display unit is assigned to each respective container. Each control and display unit includes a display element and a sensor associated with each container. The display element is activated on a respective container to indicate the individual part required for a next assembly step. The individual part is removed from the container indicated by the display element. The removal of the individual part is monitored by the sensor of the control and display unit. The component is assembled inside an assembly device during individual assembly steps. The assembly device is monitored with a sensor arrangement to determine whether each individual part required for assembling the component is available.

Abstract: A telecommunications cable management system includes trough elements including a planar top surface and sides for cable routing and management. The trough elements are made from separate parts assembled together with a mating arrangement. The mating arrangement allows assembly of the system on site, such as by snapping the parts together. The trough elements are then assembled together to form the cable management system.

Abstract: A screw connection station is provided for use with a suspension conveyor with body suspension means for a respective vehicle body and with an assembly device for chassis components to be assembled in the vehicle body. The screw connection station has a running gear with a floating plate which has at least one screw connection device. The screw connection device is divided into a z-linear device, an x-linear device and a y-linear device as well as into one or more screw spindles. A centering-adaptation-displacement unit is provided for temporary connection and referencing between a body suspension means and the floating plate or between an assembly device and the floating plate.

Abstract: Metal discs, preferably circular, are cut to a precise diameter and drawn to a preform with a channel and skirt for an aerosol valve mounting cup. The preform then undergoes further forming operations at the stations in a press system. “Bumping” is carried out on the skirt edge at a station, to eliminate non-burr trimming of the cup edge, save material and obtain a carefully controlled skirt height and a substantially even skirt edge with minimized earring. The resultant cup terminating skirt edge is characterized by reformed metal. A further coaxing or pinch-cut operation may be performed on the cup skirt.

Abstract: A process for making a multilayer circuit device having electrically isolated tightly spaced electrical current carrying traces, comprising of providing an insulative substrate having a first side coated with a layer of conductive metal intended to form a ground plane; providing a plurality of seed layer traces of a predetermined width of approximately 25 microns or less separated from each other by a predetermined distance of approximately 25 microns or less on a second side of the insulative substrate, the narrowness of such separation being essentially limited only by characteristics of the photoresist material to be deposited and developed therebetween and to withstand subsequent processing; developing ribs or barriers of photoresist forming vertical walls rising above the spaces separating the seed layer traces and defining valleys or channels thereover; depositing a desired thickness of conductive material over the seed layer traces and in the valleys or channels between the vertical walls; stripping aw

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetic head is disclosed. The steps of manufacture include the formation of an underlying layer made of a material whose etching rate of ion beam etching is higher than that of a magnetic alloy used to make a pole layer, and the formation of a magnetic layer, which includes a portion of the magnetic layer to be etched that will be formed into a track width defining portion by making its side surfaces sloped through etching. The magnetic layer is formed such that the portion to be etched is disposed on the underlying layer. The side surfaces of the portion to be etched by the ion beam etching are etched so that the magnetic layer is formed into the pole layer and so that the end face of the track width defining portion located in the medium facing surface has a width that decreases with decreasing distance from the substrate.

Abstract: A head gimbal assembly (HGA) connector pad alignment jig is disclosed. One embodiment provides an HGA testing jig for holding an HGA, the HGA testing jig including an opening at a location of the HGA connector pads. In addition, an HGA testing apparatus including a disk for testing the HGA and a controller with a plurality of pin connectors for providing control information to the HGA during a testing process. Thus, the present technology provides an alignment adjuster for adjusting the location of the pin connectors with respect to the connector pads to ensure a good electrical connection between the HGA connector pads and the pin connectors.

Abstract: A termination for a multi-conductor cable is made by providing a metal structure that includes a plurality of parallel but spaced apart fingers that are joined together by a connecting member adjacent at least one end of each finger. Each of the conductors in the cable is connected to a respective one of the fingers at a location that is spaced from the connecting member. The cable and the fingers are then over-molded with an insulating material where the conductors are connected to the fingers. This over-molding leaves a portion of the length of each finger exposed. The connecting member is then severed and removed.

Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a lead block for a rotary connector. The rotary connector includes stationary and movable housings, a flexible cable, and lead blocks. The method includes forming a connection terminal connecting body, where connection terminals are connected to each other by connection parts, by performing blanking and bending on a metal plate, forming a base body made of an insulating resin by performing insert molding so that the connection terminal connecting body is embedded in the base body except for at least of the connection parts and first and second connection terminal portions, and making the connection terminals be electrically isolated from each other by removing predetermined portions of the connection parts. The second connection terminal portions of the connection terminals are arranged on parallel planes.