Abstract: A double clutch transmission with two clutches connected to a drive shaft and to one of two transmission input shafts. Fixed gears are coupled to the input shafts and engage idler gears. Several coupling devices connect the idler gears to a respective countershaft which have an output gear that couple gears of an output shaft such that forward and reverse gears can be shifted. Three dual gear planes each comprise two idler gears, each supported by a respective countershaft, and one fixed gear. In each dual gear plane, at least one idler gear wheel can be used for implementing at least two gears so that at least one winding-path gear can be shifted via a shifting device.

Abstract: A double clutch transmission with two clutches connected to a drive shaft and to one of two transmission input shafts. Fixed gears are coupled to the input shafts and engage idler gears. Several coupling devices connect the idler gears to a countershaft which have an output gear that couple with gears of an output shaft such that forward and reverse gears can be shifted. Two dual gear planes each comprise two idler gears, each supported by a respective countershaft, and one fixed gear. In each dual gear plane, at least one idler gear is used for two gears. Two single gear planes each comprise an idler gear and a fixed gear such that at least one winding-path gear is shifted via a shifting device on the second countershaft, and at least one winding-path gear is shifted via a non-engaged coupling device, assigned to an output gear wheel on the first countershaft.

Abstract: A driving device for the rotary or pivoting drive of a constructional unit about an axis of rotation with an electric motor which has a driving pinion which is arranged on a drive shaft and by means of which, via a gearing arrangement, a driven shaft running perpendicularly to the drive shaft can be rotatably driven, the rotational movement of which driven shaft can be transmitted to the axis of rotation of the constructional unit. The gearing arrangement has a crown wheel gearing which can be driven rotatably by the driving pinion of the drive shaft, and a cycloid gearing which is connected downstream of the crown wheel gearing and by means of which the driven shaft can be driven rotatably.

Abstract: The output gear-equipped reduction device has an output flange for taking out rotation reduced by a reduction mechanism, an output shaft provided on the output flange and having a smaller diameter than the output flange, and an output gear provided on the output shaft and having an addendum circle greater than the diameter of the output shaft. The output flange, the output shaft, and the output gear are integrally formed as an output flange section, an output shaft section, and an output gear section of a single output member in that order in the axial direction with the above-stated dimensional relationship maintained. The integral output member is supported at the output shaft section by a casing via bearing means.

Abstract: A belt-tensioning drive is provided that has an electric motor containing a rotor shaft, and has a gear shaft and an output gear. The electric motor drives the gear shaft via a first gearing. The gear shaft, for its part, drives the output gear via a second gearing. The gear shaft is mounted in a gearbox via two bearings. An end region of the rotor shaft is mounted in a cup bearing which is placed in a cup bearing seat of the gearbox.

Abstract: A linear actuator has a clutch mechanism settled between a worm gear and a screw of the linear actuator. The clutch mechanism including a disc spring normally stays in a clutched position where a driving power is transmitted from the worm gear to the screw. When the linear actuator is overloaded, the clutch mechanism changes to a declutched position by compressing the disc spring so that the driving power is not transmitted to the screw. Thereby, the clutch mechanism protects internal components of the linear actuator from being damaged, thereby improving durability of the linear actuator.

Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly, at least one first rolling surface that extends in a longitudinal direction and provided on the first assembly, the first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface which is provided on the second assembly, a row of rolling elements that circulate endlessly in the first assembly is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and at least one central longitudinal section of the first rolling surface is designed such that the rolling elements are at least partially relieved of the load. The first rolling surface is provided on a separate first rolling surface part in the form of a profiled element having a substantially constant cross-sectional shape, the first rolling surface part is situated in a central longitudinal section at a distance from a first body of the first assembly, and is supported on the first body on both sides in the longitudinal direction next to the central longitudinal section.

Abstract: A ball screw with ball splines is provided which eliminates a fear that balls within a screw groove override spline grooves. A ball screw with ball splines includes a screw shaft 1 having a screw groove 6 and a plurality of straight line-like spline grooves 7 extending in an axial direction which are formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof, a screw nut 2 through which the screw shaft 1 is inserted and on which a screw balls circulating path is formed which corresponds to the screw groove 6 on the screw shaft 1, a spline nut 3 through which the screw shaft 1 is inserted and on which spline balls circulating paths are formed which correspond to the spline grooves 7 on the screw shaft 1, a plurality of screw balls 4 installed in the screw balls circulating path on the screw nut 2, and a plurality of spline balls 5 installed in the spline balls circulating paths on the spline nut 3.

Abstract: A linear bearing employs spherical roller bodies which are contained in a roller nut body with two drive helixes and two return helixes which form a continuous loop in the nut body. The return helixes are offset from the drive helixes and have a pressure relief cutout to allow for movement of the spherical roller bodies through the return helix region.

Abstract: A control assembly adapted for use on a vehicle to be controlled in response to variations in first and second control signals, comprising a stationary mounting member and a handle (33;57;69) adapted to be held in the hand of an operator. The handle is moveable in forward and reverse directions to generate the first signal and is moveable in left and right directions to generate the second signal. The control assembly comprises an elongated connector member (23,25;47,53;65) which, by itself, or in cooperation with one of the stationary mounting member (11,41;61) and the handle, defines a first pivot axis (A1). When the handle is held in a normal manner in the hand of an operator, the first pivot axis (A1) is oriented generally perpendicular to the arm of the operator, and approximately intersects one of the hand and the arm of the operator.

Abstract: A control assembly adapted for use on a vehicle to be controlled in response to variations in first and second control signals, comprising a stationary mounting member and a handle (33;57;69) adapted to be held in the hand of an operator. The handle is moveable in forward and reverse directions to generate the first signal and is moveable in left and right directions to generate the second signal. The control assembly comprises an elongated connector member (23,25;47,53;65) which by itself, or in cooperation with one of the stationary mounting member (11,41;61) and the handle, defines a first pivot axis (A1). When the handle is held in a normal manner in the hand of an operator, the first pivot axis (A1) is oriented generally perpendicular to the arm of the operator, and approximately intersects one of the hand and the arm of the operator.

Abstract: In vehicular control method and apparatus for a shift-by-wire device, a selected shift position is modified to at least one of a vehicular parking position, a neutral position, and a traveling position, the selected shift position is modified to the vehicular parking position when a power switch is switched to an OFF position, and the modification of the shift position to the vehicular parking position is inhibited when an operation pattern of an operation input section while the power switch is in the ON position is made coincident with the operation pattern prescribed as a cipher code which inhibits the shift position modification to the vehicular parking position, the operation patterns being constituted by a combination of operation patterns which would not be carried out in the operation section during an ordinary traveling.

Abstract: An embodiment is a robotic arm end effector. The end effector generally comprises an actuator assembly, a positioning palm assembly, a claw assembly, a tamp assembly, and an end plate. The end effector of an embodiment may grasp and move bulk items. More specifically, the end effector of an embodiment may grasp bulk items and/or products contained in bags or sacks, move them, and deposit and/or stack the bags or sacks. For example, the end effector of an embodiment may grasp products such as grass or other agricultural seed contained in a synthetic (e.g., poly-weave) or natural fiber bags and stack them on a pallet.

Abstract: A parallel robot including a movable-section drive mechanism having a parallel mechanism configuration and operating to allow a movable section to perform a three-axis translational motion with respect to a base section, and a wrist-section drive mechanism operating to allow a wrist section to perform a three-axis orientation-changing motion with respect to the movable section. The wrist section includes a first rotary member supported on the movable section and rotatable about a fourth rotation axis different from axes of the three-axis translational motion of the movable section, a second rotary member connected to the first rotary member and rotatable about a fifth rotation axis orthogonal to the fourth rotation axis, and a third rotary member connected to the second rotary member and rotatable about a sixth rotation axis orthogonal to the fifth rotation axis. The third rotary member is provided with an attachment surface to which a tool is attached.

Abstract: A transmission member for a device for transmitting movements comprising an actuator for providing movements to be transmitted and a base member, the transmission member comprising a first arm adapted to be coupled to the base member and comprising a base portion and a curved portion, and at least one engagement means for engagement with the actuator of the device for transmitting movements from the actuator to the transmission member.

Abstract: A pedal assembly for a vehicle includes a rotatable pedal arm coupled to a housing. In one embodiment, a flange protrudes outwardly from each side of a drum at the end of the pedal arm. A bushing is mounted to and surrounds each flange. The flanges with bushings thereon are supported on respective interior shoulders formed in opposed side walls of the housing. A sensor arm is coupled to the end of a shaft which extends through the drum. The sensor arm is responsive to movement of the pedal arm and cooperates with a sensor in the housing to generate an electrical signal representative of the position of the pedal arm.

Abstract: An electronic bicycle accessory that includes a pair of mounting arms that extend in an opposite direction relative to a display of an electronic device. The pair of mounting arms are oriented in a generally C-shape to define a cavity between the mounting arms. Each mounting arm has a terminal end that extends to an over-center position of the cavity. When the electronic accessory is associated with a bicycle structure, the mounting arms deflect away from one another thereby allowing the bicycle structure to pass into the cavity. Once positioned in the cavity, the mounting arms provide a closure pressure that maintains the orientation of the accessory relative to the bicycle. When removed from a structure, no portion of the accessory remains behind.

Abstract: An armrest for use on bicycle type handlebars of stationary bikes and bicycles used as indoor trainers. The device allows operator to rest forearms on padded and absorbent top surface for increased comfort and free use of hands and fingers while exercising. Armrest is shaped to allow placement of a laptop computer type device where hands rest. Armrest is positioned on handlebars with securing straps securing armrest by pulling down to handlebar by way of fore and aft location of straps.

Abstract: At a procedure for determining at least one misfiring cylinder (1, 2, 3, 4) of a combustion engine (12) with an even number n of at least four cylinders (1, 2, 3, 4), whereby at least each cylinder (1, 2, 3, 4) is assigned to its own angle segment of a work cycle of the combustion engine (12) and whereby uneven running values (luts) are determined for each cylinder (1, 2, 3, 4), the uneven running values (luts) are evaluated with regard to the fulfillment of a condition (1., 2., 3., 4.), which is set depending on the length of the angle segment or a part or a multiple of it and which corresponds with a default misfiring pattern of the combustion engine (12).

Abstract: An advanced composite flywheel hub and associated method are described for use in a flywheel rotor assembly that includes a shaft and a rim. The hub includes a shaft engaging portion and a rim engaging portion, and is configured for maintaining engagement with the shaft and the rim during operational rotation of the flywheel rotor assembly. The hub exhibits a bending mode, and includes a first layer having axial fibers for stiffening the hub with respect to the bending mode. The hub can further include a stiffening arrangement for increasing the radial stiffness of the shaft engaging portion.

Abstract: An axle differential (200) for a vehicle includes a differential gear cluster (206) arranged in communication with a torque biasing gear cluster (208), wherein the torque biasing gear cluster is configured for varying the proportion of drive torque between the two outputs (204). A first drive path provides input (201) to the differential gear cluster and a second drive path provides input (202) to the torque biasing gear cluster, either independently of the first drive path or by diverting torque from the first drive path. A pivot turn axle differential is also provided, wherein even and odd epicyclic gear trains can be selected to cause rotation of the axle outputs in the same or opposite directions.

Abstract: Method for removal of elements from a metal melt in a container, which melt contains a base metal and elements of undesirable constituents, in which the metal melt is heated to a level maintaining the content melted. The metal melt is heated to a level causing vaporization of an element to be removed, but under the level providing gas pressure for the base metal. The container with the metal melt is brought under a reduced pressure in at least one compartment in which the temperature is maintained under the vaporization level of the element to be removed. A device for the removal of elements from metal melts, with a container (1) for the metal melt, with an exit tube (5) over the level of the metal melt, for vapour from the interior of the container (1). The exit tube (5) exits into a compartment (27) which is kept at a temperature under the vaporization temperature, for condensing the vaporized metal.

Abstract: An annealed pre-alloyed water atomised iron-based powder suitable for the production of pressed and sintered components having high wear resistance is provided. The iron-based powder comprises 10-below 18% by weight of Cr, 0.5-5% by weight of each of at least one of Mo, W, V and Nb, and 0.5-2%, preferably 0.7-2% and most preferably 1-2% by weight of C. The powder has a matrix comprising less than 10% by weight of Cr, and comprises large M23C6-type carbides in combination with M7C3-type carbides. A method for production of the iron-based powder, a method for producing a pressed and sintered component having high wear resistance, and a component having high wear resistance are provided.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a similar composition metal type welding solid wire capable of forming a welded joint having excellent cryogenic characteristics, such as ensuring a low-temperature toughness equivalent to that of the cryogenic base metal, and in addition, further having a high crack initiation resistance, and a weld metal thereof. The welding solid wire of the present invention is an iron base welding solid wire including carbon: 0.10 mass % or less (not inclusive of 0%), silicon: 0.15 mass % or less (not inclusive of 0%), nickel: 8.0 to 15.0 mass %, manganese: 0.10 to 0.80 mass %, and Al: 0.1 mass % or less (not inclusive of 0%), and oxygen in an amount of 150 ppm or less (inclusive of 0), characterized by including: a REM: 0.005 to 0.040 mass %, or chromium: 4.0 mass % or less (not inclusive of 0%).

Abstract: Provided are self-fluxing pellets for a blast furnace, characterized in that a CaO/SiO2 mass ratio C/S is 0.8 or more and a MgO/SiO2 mass ratio M/S is 0.4 or more; when an iron content (mass %) in the entire pellet is represented by % TFe, % TFe is 65 or less; and a temperature Ts (unit: ° C.) at which the pressure loss starts to increase sharply in a loaded high-temperature reduction test and which is calculated by the equation below is 1290° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to steel production in the steel and iron industry. The inventive method consists in dividing a solid slag stream which flows from a metallurgical vessel and falls down, into individual streams along the solid stream, in forcedly cooling the thus obtained individual streams, in dividing the individual streams into parts (pieces) by cutting across the movement thereof, in forcedly cooling said parts and transferring to a belt conveyor, on which said separate parts/pieces are forcedly cooled and transported away from the vessel. A shaped (with containers) conveyor belt, on which the slag pieces are crushed by means of a cylindrical roll, is used for additional crushing. The inventive device for carrying out the totality of the above-listed operations, comprises at least three throat grates which are horizontally positioned in an assembled body and one of which is provided with a drive for carrying out reciprocating motion.

Abstract: The invention includes solder materials having low concentrations of alpha particle emitters, and includes methods of purification of materials to reduce a concentration of alpha particle emitters within the materials. The invention includes methods of reducing alpha particle flux in various lead-containing and lead-free materials through purification of the materials. The invention also includes methods of estimating the fractionation of a low concentration of one or more alpha particle emitters during purification of a material.

Abstract: A method is provided for recovering metals from a spent catalyst composition containing an organic contaminant and catalytically active metals on a catalyst support. The metals are leached from the spent catalyst composition by adding under stirring an ionic liquid. The ionic liquid containing the leached metals is separated from the organic contaminant and the catalyst support by adding under stirring an anti-solvent. After removing the organic contaminant and the catalyst support, the leached metals are separated from the ionic liquid for example by selective precipitation, ion exchange, solvent extraction, electrodeposition, chromatographic, or pyrometallurgical methods.

Abstract: The invention provides a recycling step in an oxidative pressure leaching process for recovery of metals using halide ions, in which a portion of the leached solids are recycled back to the feed to the autoclave, to allow two or more passes through the high temperature leaching step.

Abstract: According to the present invention, A corkscrew comprising: a casing; a downwardly opening socket within the casing, the socket having a vertical axis being dimensioned to receive the neck of a bottle; a corkscrew spiral arranged axially within the socket; a motor adapted to rotate the spiral in clockwise and anticlockwise directions; a power supply battery; a sleeve having an axial bore mounted for axial movement within the socket; spring means adapted to bias the sleeve downwardly within the socket; a control circuit including a microprocessor and a memory; a display; and an upper position sensor; the motor upon actuation causing the spiral to rotate in a first direction to penetrate the cork and withdraw the cork from the bottle neck; the axial bore being dimensioned to receive and engage the cork preventing rotation of the cork; the upper position sensor being adapted to detect when the cork is completely removed from the bottle and to generate a signal to stop rotation of the spiral; the microprocesso

Abstract: An electric can opener for opening a top of a metal can which includes a housing that has a top end and a front side. A can cutting mechanism is on the front side of the housing proximate the top end of the housing. A hand held jar grip is removably mounted on the top end of the housing. The top end of the housing includes a recess that receives an interior surface of the hand held jar grip.

Abstract: The biodegradable, disposable tattoo tube includes an elongated plastic tube adapted to be releasably attached to a tattooing device, a shaped tip at one end of the tube, an open ink reservoir adjacent the tip, and an ergonomic grip disposed between opposing ends of the tube. The tattoo tube is made from biodegradable plastic material that may be recycled naturally or in any other conventional manner.

Abstract: A tool assembly includes a plurality of bolts each having a head and a shank extending from the head in an axial direction. The head of each bolt includes a groove opposed to the shank. The grooves of the bolts are of differing depths in the axial direction. The groove of each bolt includes a polygonal recessed section and a conical section extending from the recessed section away from the shank and having increasing diameters away from the shank. The conical section includes inner walls at an acute angle with the axial direction. The recessed sections of the bolts are of identical conicity but of different lengths in the axial direction. A driver includes an operative end having a first polygonal driving portion of a size corresponding to the recessed section of each bolt and a conical driving portion of a size and conicity corresponding to the conical section of each bolt.

Abstract: A socket apparatus includes a socket, at least one detent and an elastic element. The socket includes a bit-receiving recess in an end, a mandrel-receiving recess in an opposite end, at least one vent in communication with the mandrel-receiving recess and at least one aperture in communication with the mandrel-receiving recess. The detent is inserted in the aperture so that the detent includes a portion disposed in the mandrel-receiving recess. The elastic element is used to bias and keep the detent in the aperture.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] The invention aims at ease of operation compatible with improved accuracy of measurement. [Constitution] The invention includes a tightening portion 10 such as a ratchet wrench, a housing 20 having a front side cover part 21 and a back side grip part 22, a shaft-like strain body 30 that is contained inside the housing 20 and has a leading end coupled with the replaceable tightening portion 10, first distortion sensors 42a and 42b and second distortion sensors 43a and 43b that are arranged at spaced points in the axial direction of the strain body 30 for measuring a tightening torque T, a setting portion 70 for setting a tightening torque set value etc.

Abstract: The pipe plug and cap holding tool includes an elongate shaft having a magnetic square drive end and an opposite rotating handle. The handle end may include a square drive socket, and the medial portion of the shaft preferably includes a padded handgrip surface. The tool is used for the installation and removal of ferrous pipe fittings, i.e., caps and plugs, from relatively inaccessible installations. Cap or plug removal is accomplished by first loosening the fitting conventionally and installing a square drive socket of appropriate size or diameter on the drive end of the tool. The socket is positioned over the fitting and the tool is rotated using the medial grip portion, with the rotary handle held stationary to steady the tool. The fitting is retained in the socket due to the magnetic tip of the square drive. Installation of a fitting is accomplished by reversing the above procedure.

Abstract: A feeding device is installed on a machine and is utilized to convey a workpiece to be machined. The feeding device includes first and second feeding apparatus and in conveying the workpiece the workpiece has two lateral sides engaged by the first and second feeding apparatuses respectively. A clamping device is installed on the machine and is utilized to hold the moving workpiece. The clamping device includes first clamping mechanism including first and second clamping apparatuses and a second clamping mechanism including a third clamping apparatus, with the first and second clamping device holding the lateral sides of the workpiece and with the third clamping apparatus holding the top side of the workpiece.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering.

Abstract: A power tool is disclosed. The power tool may comprise a movable blade and a detection system for detecting contact between the blade and an object. The detection system may comprise an excitation plate capacitively coupling the drive signal to the movable blade and a circuit in communication with the excitation plate. The circuit may be configured to generate an in-phase component signal and a quadrature component signal from a blade current signal indicative of the instantaneous current drawn by the movable blade and calculate an energy of the blade current signal considering the in-phase component and the quadrature component. The circuit may be further programmed to compare the energy of the blade current signal to an adaptive trigger threshold to detect contact between the blade and the object based on whether the energy of the blade current signal is greater than the adaptive trigger threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing one or more kinds of rectangular unit pieces from a long base material sheet at a predetermined angle through a continuous cutting process using a cutting frame, the method including (a) manufacturing a base material sheet of a laminate structure having two or more stacked sheets and winding the base material sheet on a roll, (b) continuously feeding the base material sheet, wound on the roll, (c) cutting the fed base material sheet using a cutting frame having cutters mounted or formed therein in a structure in which the cutters correspond to rectangular unit pieces to be manufactured, the cutters being arranged such that the shapes of opposite side ends of the cutters coincide with each other when the cutters are successively arranged, the cutting being carried out while the base material sheet is partially overlapped such that a length (‘pitch’) for a one-time cutting process is equal to a spacing distance between the opposite side ends of the cutters in the lo

Abstract: A retainer provided at lower portion of a pump beam of a jet pump for circulating cooling water to a reactor core or a bolt for fastening the retainer is cut through an underwater-remote control to remove the bolt and the retainer is removed through the underwater-remote control.

Abstract: In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, a wire bundle wrap cutter is provided for cutting wire bundle wraps. The wire bundle wrap cutter generally comprises a shaft with a cutting end, and a handle end, a cutting head perpendicular to the cutting end, and a handle with a trigger at the handle end. The cutting head defines a channel between a tongue and a blade enclosure. There is a cutting blade disposed in a slot in the blade enclosure which is movable from an enclosed position wherein the cutting edge is inside the blade enclosure to an activated position wherein the cutting edge is moved toward the tongue portion to cut a wire bundle wrap placed in the U-shaped channel.

Abstract: A tube cutting device and method thereof are disclosed, which are adapted for performing a remote tube cutting operation upon a tube. The tube cutting device is comprised of: a holding unit; a cutting unit; and a control unit, connected to the holding unit and the cutting unit in a remote manner; wherein, the control unit is capable of directing the holding unit to hold and move a tube to a specific position and thereafter directing the cutting unit to perform a cutting operation upon the tube. With the aforesaid tube cutting device, an operator operating the tube cutting device can perform an cutting operation upon the tube remotely without having to contact directly with the tube, and thus the operator is prevented from having to stay in a working environment containing hazardous materials, such as radioactive pollutants, gas/liquid with strong acid or alkali, etc., so that the safety of the tube cutting operation can be enhanced.

Abstract: A stamping tool has a stamping punch for forming at least one punched hole in a workpiece. The stamping punch is guided in a guide housing along a stamping displacement movement. The stamping punch has a stamping element and a head element, which is connected with the stamping element by means of a screw connection. A length of the stamping punch between a head front face and a stamping surface, which closes off the stamping element at the front, can be set by means of the screw-in depth of the screw connection. An unlocking body, which is freely accessible from outside of the guide housing can be displaced between a locked position, in which the screw connection is blocked, and a screwing position, in which the screw connection is released. The result is a stamping tool with a simplified length adjustment.

Abstract: A quick-detachable saw blade guard assembly used in a circular saw to guard a saw blade is disclosed to include a spreader having a first locating notch and a second locating notch that defines an opening, a support bar having a bar member and a pivot transversely fastened to one end of the bar member and detachably movably coupled to the first locating notch of the spreader, a saw blade guard mounted on the support bar for guarding the spreader and the saw blade, a locking device having a locking plate movable relative to the bar member and a pin fastened to the locking plate and movable in and out of the second locating notch through the opening, and a control device having an adjustment member mounted on the bar member for engaging the locking plate to hold the pin of the locking device in the second locating notch of the spreader.

Abstract: A sheet punch device comprises: a lower base providing a reference plane on which a sheet material is placed; a jig installed on the lower base to have a pattern hole for punching a sheet material; and a punching unit including a punching block sliding up and down to pass through the pattern hole of the jig to thereby punch the sheet material; wherein the punching unit is hinged to the lower base at one end to fully pivot to provide an open space above the lower base.

Abstract: For use in a saw machine to hold a spreader, a spreader mounting structure is disclosed to include a spreader holder, which has a holder base for fastening to the saw machine, a front bearing wall for bearing an insertion portion of the spreader, a first receiving portion, a holding down device having a shank with a bearing portion insertable through the insertion portion of the spreader into the first receiving portion of the spreader holder and a holding down plate, a control member having an operating portion and an actuation portion movable by the operating portion relative to the bearing portion of the shank of the holding down device to move the holding down plate between a locking position where the holding down plate holds down the insertion portion of the spreader on the front bearing wall of the spreader holder and an unlocking position where the holding down plate is released from the insertion portion of the spreader.

Abstract: A guitar pick holder with a recessed rim and a rear support plate for receiving and securing guitar picks. A fastener or a hoop for accepting a material provides means for the guitar pick to be ornamentation. An opening in the holder allows visibility to the guitar pick when the guitar pick is placed in the holder ornament.

Abstract: A snare band adjustment and locking device of a snare drum comprising a mechanism for adjusting first, second and third settings, a first setting wherein the snare band is removed from the snare head, a second setting wherein the snare band has a maximum, predetermined contact pressure with the snare head, and a third setting wherein the contact pressure of the snare band with the snare head can be continuously varied between the contact pressure in the first and second settings. The adjustment mechanism is operated in the third setting via a foot pedal and a cable running through a control member which determines by its tension the spacing between the control member and the control lever pretensioned by a compression spring. The control lever when actuated moves a compression screw connected to the spindle against the force of a further compression spring.

Abstract: Methods and a system for providing electronic musical instruments are disclosed. Through novel combinations of sensor inputs and processing, they allow simulation of acoustic instruments including but not limited to a Trombone, Trumpet, and Saxophone. Sensor inputs are configured to trigger playback and transitioning of sound and control its various attributes alone, or in combination.