Abstract: A coil assembly includes a coil form and a winding. The coil form includes a base defining a loop defined by a pair of opposed first sides and a pair of opposed second sides, a plurality of spaced apart support members extending from the base along the first sides, and a coil support structure extending from the base at each of the second sides. Each support member includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion extending from the base and the second portion extending from the first portion, with a gap is defined between adjacent support members. The winding abuts the first portion of at least some of the spaced apart support members and is at least partially secured by the second portions of the support members. The winding abuts each of the coil support structures, and is curved in a saddle shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a measurement insert (7) for a flow meter (1) and a flow meter. The present invention discloses using, in a customary housing (2) of a bulk water meter, e.g. a Woltman meter, instead of a device for a mechanical flow measurement a measurement insert (7) which comprises an ultrasonic measurement path (8) and can be fastened to the opening (6) of the housing (2) by means of a housing cover (9).

Abstract: An apparatus for determining and/or monitoring of at least one flow parameter of a medium, wherein the medium flows through a measuring unit, wherein at least one exciter transducer element is provided, which, based on an exciter signal, excites the measuring unit to mechanical oscillations, and wherein at least one receiver transducer element is provided, which receives mechanical oscillations of the measuring unit as a received signal. The measuring unit has at least one guiding unit and one carrying unit, the medium flows through the guiding unit, the guiding unit and the carrying unit are mechanically coupled with one another, the receiver transducer element and the exciter transducer element are mechanically coupled with the carrying unit, and the receiver transducer element and the exciter transducer element are mechanically coupled indirectly via the carrying unit with the guiding unit.

Abstract: A force sensor utilizing force sensing element to generate an output signal that is commensurate with the force applied to the sensor. The force sensor includes a support element coupled to a resilient deflectable portion and at least one pivotable arm portion extending from the resilient deflectable portion; and a force sensing element supported by the base element and operably coupled to the at least one pivotable arm portion, wherein the force sensing element outputs an output signal that is proportional to a force applied to the at least one pivotable arm portion. The force sensor may be used a mass flow meter by coupling a fluid passage to the force sensor. The structure of the force sensor makes use of mechanical amplification to greatly increase the sensitivity of the sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of distinguishing between glutamine formed by cataplerosis or proteolysis. Sample from a subject may be assayed for deuteriated glutamine (following administration of deuteriated water (2H2O) and an agent that promotes excretion of glutamine from the subject). The methods are useful in clinical settings (e.g. to test whether or not patients are suffering from proteolysis or whether athletes are abusing anabolic drugs); and may be adapted for screening test compounds for cataplerotic or proteolytic activity.

Abstract: A measurement channel for use in a microfluidic system, particularly a lab-on-chip system, having a first end at which a first gas permeable but liquid impermeable wall section is disposed which makes available a gas conduit, and a second end at which the measurement channel is connectable to at least one fluid conduit and at which an isolation or cutoff means is disposed, wherewith in the measurement channel a defined volume is included between the wall section and the isolation or cutoff means. The isolation or cutoff means is preferably in the form of a second gas permeable but liquid impermeable wall section which makes available a gas conduit. A microfluidic structure is disclosed having a plurality of fluid conduits, and further having a valve for selectively connecting and/or blocking the fluid conduits, at least one of which fluid conduits is in the form of a measurement channel.

Abstract: A device for sampling cultures such as microorganisms or cells via a connection (10) from autoclavable culture vessels, including a sterile syringe for receiving the sample and having a so-called Luer Lock taper and an automatic valve (8) that automatically opens when the syringe is attached and automatically closes when the syringe is detached, and further including a first check valve (41) closing towards the automatic valve (8) and provided between the automatic valve (8) and the connection (10).

Abstract: A vessel includes a cylindrical section coaxially disposed about a central axis of the vessel. The cylindrical section includes an inside vessel surface, an outside vessel surface opposing the inside vessel surface, an upper end region circumscribing a vessel opening, and a lower end region axially spaced from the upper end region. A bottom section is disposed at the lower end region. A flange is coaxially disposed about the central axis and extends radially outward from the outside vessel surface at the upper end region. The flange includes a bottom surface facing generally toward the lower end region and perpendicular to the inside vessel surface. A ring may be coaxially disposed about the central axis and provide the bottom surface. An annular shoulder may protrude from the outside vessel surface, and may be spaced from or integrally adjoined to the flange.

Abstract: The transmission comprises: a primary shaft; a secondary shaft; a gearing of first speed comprising a first driving gearwheel carried by the primary shaft and a first driven gearwheel carried by the secondary shaft and permanently meshing with the first driving gearwheel; a gearing of second speed comprising a second driving gearwheel carried by the primary shaft and a second driven gearwheel carried by the secondary shaft and permanently meshing with the second driving gearwheel; an overrunning clutch associated to one of the first driving gearwheel and first driven gearwheel to allow the transmission of the torque via the gearing of first speed only in the direction from the primary shaft to the secondary shaft; a first coupling device arranged to connect either of the first driving gearwheel and first driven gearwheel, namely the gearwheel to which the overrunning clutch is associated, for rotation directly with the respective shaft, so as to allow the transmission of the torque via the gearing of first sp

Abstract: First gear for use in a gear set including a second gear has a hub to which are attached a plurality of arms made of an elastic material. Each pair of adjacent arms defines a slot between them into which the arms may bend. The arms can deflect elastically in the plane as a cantilevered beam. Each arm has on the end thereof, a tooth for meshing with a tooth on the second gear to allow transfer of force between the first gear's tooth and the meshing second gear's tooth. A load distributor in contact with at least first and second arms distributes to the second arm at least a portion of force received by the first arm's tooth while the first arm's tooth meshes with a tooth on the second gear. In one embodiment, the load distributor comprises an insert within the slot between the first and second arms.

Abstract: An apparatus has a first motor for moving an actuator, a first brake for selectively braking the motor, a second brake that is engaged, the second brake dissipating torque spikes in the system, and a gear attaching the first motor to the actuator to cause the actuator to move and to the second brake whereby the torque spikes overcome stiction in the engaged brake so that the torque spike is dissipated in the engaged brake

Abstract: The invention relates to a gear train (51, 51?) including an arbour (53, 53?) a first end of which is fitted with an integral collar (52, 52?), a first wheel set (55, 55?) made of micro-machinable material being fitted onto the second end of the arbour (53, 53?). According to the invention, the gear train (51, 51?) includes a second wheel set (57, 57?) made of micro-machinable material, which is independent of the movements of said first wheel set and which includes an aperture (58, 58?) whose wall is mounted opposite said arbour so that the second wheel set (57, 57?) is freely mounted on said first end of the arbour (53, 53?).

Abstract: An actuating apparatus for actuating a shifting mechanism in a transmission to shift a gear wheel on a hollow shaft with an actuator module that is at least partially positioned within the hollow shaft and which comprises an actuator which can be connected with a coupling element of the shift mechanism which radially, inwardly extends into the inner diameter of the hollow shaft. The enclosure of the actuator module has at least an axially extending assembly passageway which guides the coupling element, during axial insertion of the actuator module into the hollow shaft. A method for the assembly and disassembly of an actuator module, with at least one actuator of an actuating apparatus for inside actuation of a shift mechanism on the hollow shaft. The actuator module is axially inserted into the hollow shaft and rotated via an assembly guide.

Abstract: A steering apparatus includes a first shaft coupled to a steering wheel, a second shaft arranged to be eccentric relative to the first shaft, and a joint mechanism for coupling the first shaft and the second shaft to each other. The joint mechanism includes a cam having a cam groove that extends in a direction perpendicular to the first shaft, a cam follower that can slide in the cam groove, an eccentric pin for coupling the second shaft and the cam follower to each other at a position eccentric relative to the second shaft. An outer cylinder serving as a protective member is arranged concentrically with the eccentric pin, so as to surround the outer circumference of the eccentric pin. At least part of the eccentric pin and the outer cylinder is arranged in the cam groove.

Abstract: A shift operating device is basically provided with a bracket member, a support structure, a wire takeup member, a positioning mechanism, and a control member. The bracket member is mounted to a bicycle. The support structure is removably mounted to the bracket member. The wire takeup member is movably supported by the support structure. The positioning mechanism includes first and second positioning members supported by the support structure. The first positioning member integrally moves with the wire takeup member. The second positioning member engages the first positioning member such that the first positioning member has a plurality of operating positions. The control member has a first portion movably supported by the support structure inside the bracket member and a second portion disposed outside the bracket member. The control member is operatively coupled to the positioning mechanism for changing the operating position of the first positioning member.

Abstract: The nature of the technical disclosures of the invention is to introduce into the market something that is not available now, namely a dual pedal foot operated zero-turn radius riding lawn mower. The foot pedal operated model will have a distinct advantage in comfort for operators that must use their mowers for sustained periods of time such as cutting grass on large areas. The current market mower models are operated with hand and arm motions that are tedious and tiresome to use and can aggravate certain health issues for some operators. In addition, by not requiring the hands for operation, safety is greatly increased by allowing operators to prevent low hanging tree limbs or branches from striking their body or head areas.

Abstract: An adapter for a steering handle of a camera dolly includes a first part and a second part attached to the first part in a way that allows for angular adjustment between them. This allows the steering handle to be aligned or squared up relative to the dolly chassis. The first part may be an adapter base and the second part may be a riser. The adapter base may have a flange with slotted holes alignable with holes in the riser. Fasteners, such as cap screws, extending through the slots and holes, may be loosened to allow angular movement between the adapter base and the riser. Once properly aligned, the fasteners are tightened. Grooves, openings, pins, or similar engagement features may be provided at the top end of the adapter base, to allow a steering handle to attach to, and to rotate with, the adapter base. A bore may extend through the adapter base and the riser, with a fitting on the riser adapted to engage with a steering system in the camera dolly.

Abstract: A power generating system utilizes rotational inertia forces of a pair of fly wheels fitted with friction-type driving devices to keep the fly wheels accelerating and rotating and to output power to do work. Totally through a first transmission device and a driving device linked with the first transmission device, an output of a first fly wheel drives a second fly wheel to rotate and amplifies a torque of the second fly wheel to do work. The second fly wheel also feeds back part of an output moment to the first fly wheel through a second transmission device and a first driving device linked with the second transmission device to keep the first fly wheel rotating by an inertia force. A diameter and weight of the second fly wheel are much greater than those of the first fly wheel.

Abstract: An active balancing system for rotating machinery is provided which is light weight, solid state and powered by radiant energy. One or more balance rings coupled to the rotating machinery each have balancing elements which are moved to a selected position by actuators whose operation is controlled according to measured vibration resulting from imbalance of the machinery. The actuators are powered by an electrical energy generating device, such as a photo cell or a photovoltaic element, which is coupled to the machinery and located across an air gap from a source of radiant energy such as an array of light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A method of isolating 99Mo produced using a (n,?) reaction according to example embodiments may include vaporizing a source compound containing 98Mo and 99Mo. The vaporized source compound may be ionized to form ions containing 98Mo and 99Mo. The ions may be separated to isolate the ions containing 99Mo. The isolated ions containing 99Mo may be collected with a collector. Accordingly, the isolated 99Mo may have a relatively high specific radioactivity and, in turn, may be used to produce the diagnostic radioisotope, 99mTc, through radioactive decay.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of operating a converter, in particular a Peirce-Smith converter or a converter with similar design or mode of operation, and to an apparatus, for instance a plant, for carrying out the method. The method comprises the step of: loading the converter with a starting material comprising said metal, the metal in the starting material being chemically bound at least in part to at least one compound substance, in particular sulphur; maintaining a temperature within the converter interior space, which is above the melting temperature of the starting material; and supplying an oxygen-containing process gas into the converter interior space through injection nozzles arranged in the wall of the converter, the gas supplied through the injection nozzles comprising carbon dioxide, preferably very cold, technically pure carbon dioxide, as well as oxygen gas and/or air.

Abstract: A mountable bottle opener and a removable bottle cap holder. The holder hangs from the bottle opener on an angled portion of the opener. The holder may be removed by pulling it off the opener to empty its contents. The holder has a slot into which is fitted further a curved portion of the opener and then the angled portion. The opener also has a flat portion mounted to a flat surface. The angled portion projects forward from a top end of the flat portion. The curved portion projects from the angled portion. The curved portion includes edges that define an open window that enable bottle caps to be pried off. The holder is arranged with its mouth beneath where the prying occurs to catch pried off caps.

Abstract: A hammer that that reduces vibration and provides advantageous balance and mass distribution having a handle portion comprising an I-shape sectional profile and a head comprising a cavity formed therethrough. The hammer may further comprise various nail or other fastener removal structures, such as a claw, slots, notches, or the like. The hammer may further include a nail-starter with magnetic nail retention.

Abstract: A screwdriver includes a handle, a bit and a chuck for connecting the bit to the handle. The chuck includes a cylinder, two latches, a spring and a control element. The cylinder is securely connected to the handle. The latches are used to keep the bit connected to the cylinder, a spring for pushing the bit from the cylinder when the latches release the bit and a control element operable for causing the latches to release the bit.

Abstract: A dual purpose flip-out and T handle ratchet is able to be used in an L or modified L-handle orientation as well as a T handle orientation. The dual purpose flip-out and T handle includes a handle portion and a ratchet head and neck portion. The handle portion is coupled to the neck portion at a lockable hinge. The hinge allows the head and neck portion to rotate to an L or modified L-handle orientation or to a T handle orientation. When properly oriented the tool is able to be used to tighten or loosen objects such as screws or bolts.

Abstract: A ratchet device has a ratchet body, a rotating rod and a switching device. The ratchet body has a top and a central hole axially defined through the ratchet body. The rotating rod is mounted in the central hole and has a top and at least one lump notch defined on the top of the rotating rod. The switching device has a cover, a pivoting block and a switch. The cover is mounted securely on the top of the ratchet body and has a top. The pivoting block is mounted through the cover and abuts the top of the rotating rod and has a bottom and an eccentric lump. The eccentric lump protrudes from the bottom of the pivoting block and is inserted into one of the at least one lump notch. The switch is pivotally mounted in the cover and has a through hole mounted around the pivoting block.

Abstract: A handled ratcheting tool is able to be used in a standard, L handle or T handle orientation. The handled ratcheting tool includes a handle, a stem, a ratcheting mechanism and multiple tools. Multiple tools are coupled to the ratcheting mechanism which are able to form the L and T configurations depending on which tools are positioned in an open position and which are in a closed position.

Abstract: A retractable screwdriver includes a handle, a positioning member, an operation ring, a shank, a sleeve and a drive socket. The positioning member includes a first opening and a second opening respectively defined through a wall thereof and communicating with the passage. The length of the first opening is shorter than that of the second opening. A first wall is formed at the first opening and a second wall is formed at the second opening. The first and second walls are located on different radial planes and have a distance defined therebetween in a radial direction. The opening ring is obliquely located in the passage and biased by the second spring to keep an inclination of the operation ring. The operation ring has its contact edge to contact the shank so as to achieve the purpose of adjustment of the shank.

Abstract: A wrench includes a handle having first and second ends spaced along a longitudinal axis. The second end of the handle includes a receptacle extending in a radial direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The handle further includes an annular groove intermediate the first and second ends along the longitudinal axis. The second end of the handle is slideably received in an extension. A positioning hole extends from an inner periphery through an outer periphery of the extension. A positioning member is mounted in the receptacle and biased by a spring to extend through the positioning hole, with a portion of the positioning member pressing against the inner periphery of the extension. A resilient retaining member is mounted in the annular groove. An exposed portion of the retaining member outside of the annular groove presses against the inner periphery of the extension when the extension is engaged with the handle.

Abstract: A hand tool of the present invention includes a main body and a sleeve element. The sleeve element is rotatably disposed on the main body. As such, a using can hold the sleeve element while rotating the main body quickly to drive a workpiece.

Abstract: A screwdriver includes a shank and a head formed at an end of the shank. The shank is made with a diameter. The head is formed with blades. Each of the blades includes an edge. The distance between the edges of any two opposite ones of the blades is larger than the diameter of the shank.

Abstract: A long shaft inner surface machining apparatus of the present invention includes: a long shaft support device 10 that fixes a long shaft 1 so as not to bend; a machining head 20 capable of being inserted into the prepared hole 2 of the long shaft 1 in the axial direction; a head support device 30 that is coupled with the machining head 20 from one end of the long shaft 1 through the prepared hole 2 and moves the machining head 20 in the axial direction; and a blade drive device 40 that is coupled with the machining head from the other end of the long shaft 1 through the prepared hole 2 and rotary-drives the blade 29 around a shaft axis.

Abstract: In a machine tool (1) including a supporting device (2) and a tool rest (4), a workpiece (W) is supported rotatably around a first axis (C) by the supporting device (2), and a rotary tool or a boring tool (6) for boring operations to machine an internal surface of the workpiece (W) is coupled, rotatably around a second axis (L1), to a rotary shaft of the tool rest (4). The tool rest (4) is allowed to be turned around an axis (B) perpendicular to the first axis (C), and the boring tool (6) includes a tool holder (7) adapted to be coupled to the rotary shaft and a bit (6a) which is angled with respect to an axis (L2) of the tool holder (7), whereby a boring operation is performed with the tool rest (4) positioned at a predetermined oblique angle with respect to the first axis (C).

Abstract: This device includes an upper die unit, a lower die unit disposed opposite to the upper die unit. One of the upper die unit and the lower die unit includes a main punch and the other die unit includes an ejector, a slider disposed so as to be movable in a direction crossing with a vertical direction and a biasing portion which is connected to the slider and biases the slider in a predetermined sliding direction S. A cam structure is disposed between the slider and the ejector, which converts a movement of the ejector in a direction opposite to a work ejecting direction E to a movement of the slider in a direction opposite to a predetermined sliding direction when the upper die unit and the lower die unit are closed, and which converts a movement of the slider in a predetermined sliding direction to a movement of the ejector in a work ejecting direction when the upper die unit and the lower die unit are opened by a predetermined amount from the closed state.

Abstract: A clip-separating machine is provided with a guide frame, a clipper, and a displacement structure. The guide frame is configured to support a strip of clips. The clipper has a pair of opposed cutting edges. One of the edges is supported for movement toward and away from another of the edges. The displacement structure is configured to move the one cutting edge toward the other cutting edge so as to cause co-action of the cutting edges to sever a terminal clip from a strip of clips. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A sensing mechanism (12) for detecting user contact with an active portion (26) of the power tool (10) is provided. In addition, a safety mechanism (14) for preventing prolonged user contact with the active portion (26) of a power tool (10) is provided. The safety mechanism (14) is configured to actuate upon receipt of a signal from the sensing mechanism (12). According to a first aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly displace the active portion (26) away from a user extremity. Alternatively, according to a second aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly urge an extremity of the user away from the active portion (26) of the power tool (10).

Abstract: A circular saw is composed of a working platform, a saw base with saw plate, and a saw cover, wherein the saw base and the saw cover are combined together to perform a dust-collecting hood with a bottom opening to accommodate the saw plate. The dust-collecting hood has a first air-hole defined on a top and a second air-hole defined on a sidewall respectively to completely keep the swarf and dust inside the dust-collecting hood to sufficiently improve the dust-collecting efficiency. Moreover, the saw base and the saw cover have an enclosed sheet respectively to make the bottom opening narrowed to only allow the saw plate passing therethrough to further significantly improve the dust-collecting efficiency, to achieve highly efficiency for collecting swarf and dust, and to keep working environment clean.

Abstract: Pipe splitting apparatuses and systems including a replaceable blade, and methods therefor, are provided. In various examples, a pipe splitting apparatus includes an outer surface including a recess. A blade including a portion is disposed within the recess. A hardenable material is disposed within the recess. The hardenable material is configured to flow upon application to fill empty space within the recess and at least partially around the portion of the blade disposed within the recess. The hardenable material is further configured to harden after application to secure the portion of the blade within the recess and fix the blade to the pipe splitting apparatus.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a portable conversion table for a portable circular saw that facilitates conversion of commercial portable hand held circular saws into a table saw. It includes a work table with a working surface and a bottom surface clamping assembly which holds a portable circular saw, the table being provided with collapsible legs which permit the entire device to be broken down into a generally flat shape that can be easily transported.

Abstract: A saw blade elevating device for a table saw includes a mounting base, a rotating base pivotally mounted with the mounting base and having two opposite guide slots each extending inclinedly downward, a saw blade unit pivotally mounted with the mounting base and fastened to the rotating base, and a driving unit having a lead screw rotatably inserted in the mounting base, and a guide rod screwed to the lead screw and provided with two ends respectively inserted in the guide slots of the rotating base. When the lead screw is rotated, the guide rod is driven to be moveable between upper and lower dead points of the guide slots of the rotating base for causing a pivotal movement of the rotating base for lifting or lowering the saw blade unit relative to the mounting base.

Abstract: A film cutter arrangement for a cutter roller is provided, and punched film cutters for producing cutouts have a cutting edge. The film cutter arrangement and the punched film cutters are attached to a lateral surface of the cutter roller magnetically and/or by vacuum. The punched film cutters can be variably positioned relative to the format film cutters in axial and circumferential directions of the cutter roller by adapter elements.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus which avoids exposing a fixed blade mounted in a lid portion even when the lid portion is opened. A fixed blade 40 is arranged so that a blade surface 40b faces the upstream side in the direction of transport of a printed medium 1. A cover 48 is slidably mounted on the fixed blade 40, is configured to cover a cutting edge line 40a of the fixed blade 40 from the side of the blade surface 40b when a lid portion 13 is released, and may be slid toward a root of the fixed blade 40 to expose the cutting edge line 40a of the fixed blade 40 when the lid portion 13 is closed.

Abstract: The Pick clip increases ones ability to do multiple plucked instrument techniques without having to lose control of the pick. With the pick fixed to the thumb there is no effort wasted on holding the pick between the thumb and index finger, allowing the user to utilize the index finger and thumb independently to pluck, and tap the instrument along with using the instrument percussively.

Abstract: A drum style magazine for a firearm is disclosed. The magazine has a tower and a magazine body. The magazine body contains a cartridge gear for holding and carrying cartridges of ammunition. The cartridge gear has two rows of teeth, separated by a channel. Cartridges can be held between the teeth of the rows. The gear has a unique shape that makes it relatively easy to manufacture.

Abstract: An armor plate comprising alternating protection layers of light-weight high-strength fiber and reinforcing layers of high tensile strength oblong bodies, and a method for production of armor plates, the method comprising: arranging alternating protection layers of light-weight high-strength fabric and reinforcing layers of high tensile strength oblong bodies; and fastening the layers of the construction together.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protection device (9) for the floor (8) of a vehicle cab (2), device comprising at least one armour plate (10) that is arranged at a distance from the cab floor (8) and which is connected to the latter by deformable linking means. In this device at least one of the deformable linking means is constituted by a compartmented caisson (11), that is fastened to the cab (2) on a substantially vertical lateral partition (2a, 2b) of the latter, the compartmented caisson (11) comprising at least two walls (12a, 12b) that are substantially perpendicular to the armour plate (10) and which are integral firstly with a lower wall (14) on which the armour plate (10) presses and secondly with an upper wall (13) which presses on the cab (2), the walls (12a, 12b) having dimensions such that they buckle on impact.

Abstract: A vehicle and structure shield system including a flexible structure with a fabric border including one of a hook and loop type fastener thereon, a frame for the flexible structure including frame members with the other of hook and loop fastener thereon for releasably securing the flexible structure to the frame, and hard points attached to the flexible structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an armoured door (5) for the crew compartment of a vehicle or fixed shelter, such door intended to block an opening (10) into the compartment and incorporating a structure (7) to the exterior of which at least one armour plate (12) is fastened. The armour plate (12) is fixed at a distance from the structure (7) and is separate from said structure by first deformable intermediate means (14) able to absorb part of the energy of a shock, the armour plate (12) having, furthermore, dimensions that are greater than those of the structure (7), and second deformable intermediate means (15) positioned between the rim (R) of the armour plate (12) and a wall (8) of the compartment surrounding the opening (10).

Abstract: An automatic or semi-automatic firearm including a trigger having a frame, at least one trigger sear extending from the frame, and a hammer having a hammer pivot axis, a head and at least one hammer sear disposed on a lateral side of the hammer between the hammer pivot axis and the head, wherein the frame includes a pivot axis and the at least one trigger sear includes a trigger sear surface, the at least one trigger sear extending from the frame such that the at least one trigger sear engages a corresponding one of the at least one hammer sear.

Abstract: An actuator and sensor assembly comprising respective sensor and actuator housings defining an interior chamber. Clips on the sensor housing engage the actuator housing for coupling the sensor and actuator housings together. The sensor housing includes a wall defining a pocket. A connector with a sensor couples to the sensor housing in a relationship wherein the sensor extends into the sensor housing pocket. A movable piston is located in the interior chamber and a tube thereon defines a receptacle for a magnet located adjacent the pocket. The piston is seated on a flexible diaphragm. An actuator shaft includes one end coupled to the piston and an opposite end coupled to a movable object. A plurality of pins in the actuator housing mount the assembly to a support bracket. The sensor senses changes in the magnetic field in response to changes in the position of the magnet relative to the sensor.