Abstract: A mounting assembly secures an electronic control unit upon a vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a bracket which can be attached to the vehicle's frame. The electronic control unit can be supported by the bracket. In one embodiment, a sleeve can be secured to the bracket and the electronic control unit can be at least partially disposed within a receptacle in the sleeve. In another embodiment, a guard can be secured to the sleeve.

Abstract: A suspension for suspending of a turbine engine from the structure of an aircraft using a beam with an attachment device which attaches to the structure and at least one link rod articulated via one end to a journal secured to the beam and via the other to a fitting secured to the turbine engine is disclosed. This suspension is one wherein the journal is mounted on the beam via a flexible coupling formed of two preloaded laminated, elastomer and metal, cylinders.

Abstract: An anti-skid sleeve for a musical instrument stand comprises a body, having a containing portion formed on the top end of the body for insertion of the musical instrument stand and concavely provided on one side face of the body with a receiving portion extending toward the bottom end of the body, and two side walls formed respectively at two opposite sides of the receiving portion; a non-slip stud, having one end pivotally disposed between the two side walls of the receiving portion by a pivot assembly such that the other end of the non-slip stud may be pivotally moved between a first position in the receiving portion and a second position outside the receiving portion, and the pivot assembly able to clamp the two side walls of the receiving portion for fixing the position of the non-slip stud.

Abstract: A two-step, self-regulating valve (16) controls gas flow from a gas cylinder (12) in a high pressure system. The valve (16) includes a valve body (24), a piston (26), a plug (28), a valve actuator (34), and a piston actuator (32). The piston (26) is movable within the valve body (24) along an axis between a first and a second position. The plug (28) is movable within the valve body (24) along the axis between a valve closed position, a partially open position, and a fully open position. The valve actuator (34) allows the plug (28) to move from the valve closed position to the partially open position. The piston actuator (32) causes the piston (26) to move from the first position to the second position when a gas pressure in the gas cylinder (12) is less than a setpoint. When the piston (26) moves to the second position, the piston (26) allows the plug (28) to move from the partially open position to the fully open position.

Abstract: A fuel injector for an internal-combustion engine comprises an injector body and an injection-control valve, which in turn comprises: an open/close element; an elastic thrust element for pushing the open/close element; and a solenoid actuator, which can be actuated for exerting an action countering the thrust exerted by the elastic element. The solenoid actuator is formed by a monolithic assembly obtained in a mould, in which there is injected, on a core and a coil coupled to one another, a plastic material, which defines, once it has solidified, a body for insulation of the core from the injector body and which forms, once it has solidified, a monolithic assembly with the core and the coil.

Abstract: The present invention provides for electronic module insertion and removal such as when high insertion/extraction forces are exerted in small spaces. To secure or unsecure the module a frame is mounted to a cabinet housing the high insertion module. The frame includes a lever assembly that fixedly rotates about an axle attached at each end to a hub. The hub is allowed to rotate to one or more fixed angular positions that move the lever proximity relative to the front surface of the high insertion module. Applying a pressure to the lever rotates the lever until the module is either secured or unsecured from its cabinet.

Abstract: A security barrier for use in a water location includes a plurality of barrier units, each having a plurality of individual panels; toppers attached between the barrier units for connecting the barrier units to one another and for disengaging the barrier units from one another when an impact occurs on the security barrier; butt plates attached between the toppers; a rope and a tube containing the rope for connecting individual panels; and a vertical pin for engaging the toppers and the butt plates.

Abstract: A splash bar includes a tubular splash bar body in a form of a lattice structure that has a plurality of openings formed therethrough. The splash bar body is positioned centrally along and about an imaginary three-dimensional coordinate system having a lengthwise axis defining a lengthwise direction, a widthwise axis defining a widthwise direction and a heightwise axis defining a heightwise direction with the lengthwise axis, the widthwise axis and the heightwise axis being oriented perpendicularly relative to one another. The splash bar body defines a hollow passageway extending in the lengthwise direction and has a top portion, a bottom portion disposed generally opposite the top portion and a pair of opposing side portions interconnecting respective ones of the bottom and top portions with the top and bottom portions spanning the opposing side portions. The top portion is generally upwardly arcuate in shape as viewed in cross-section.

Abstract: Improved contacting stages for carrying out vapor-liquid contacting are described. Particular aspects are directed to co-current vapor-liquid contacting devices with non-parallel contacting stages that provide an efficient usage of column space for fluid flow and contacting, in order to achieve high capacity, high efficiency, and low pressure drop. The fabrication of such contacting stages is improved using one or more structural enhancements, preferably a combination of enhancements, to achieve easy installation and significantly improved rigidity between the various parts and thereby avoid movement/separation of these parts. This reduces the possibility of fluid leakage across, and consequently vapor and/or liquid bypassing of, the contacting stage.

Abstract: Modular systems and methods for fluid dispersion are provided. A base module includes a modular frame structure and fluid distribution conduits secured within the frame structure. Diffuser assemblies or other equipment may be coupled to the fluid distribution conduits via a mating tube. The mating tube is inserted into an aperture in the wall of the fluid distribution conduit, and provides a fluid tight joining method.

Abstract: A versatile clamp which consists, at least in part, of at least one extendable arm, one fixed-length arm, pivotable clamping legs on the distal ends of the fixed-length arm and extendable arm, and locking means; wherein clamp adjustments, by the user, to the extendable arm and pivotable legs are retained by a locking action, which, prevents an inadvertent change of the extendable arm's effective length and the clamping legs' angular orientation from their set positions. The combination of a variable-length extendable arm and variable angular positioning of the legs enable a single versatile clamp to be used in a variety of clamping configurations. The versatile clamp may be easily made, without the use of any tools, to clamp onto thick and thin materials, alike, and to perform in applications which require an offset clamping operation. The versatile clamp may also feature one or more interchangeable clamping arm extensions and legs.

Abstract: A fastener (12) for a car-body straightening device (10), by means of which fastener (12) a vehicle is fastened to a straightening table (11) of the car-body straightening device (10) for the time of straightening work. The fastener (12) comprises an arm part (21), which provides additional support when during the car-body straightening work a force is applied to the area to be straightened, and a fastening device (24) for fastening the fastener (12) to the car to be straightened. The arm part (21) is movable in the fastener (12) and the fastener (12) can be placed moveably on a beam (13) of the car-body straightening table (11), and locked on said beam in a desired position. the fastener (12) comprises an upper frame part (16) and a lower frame part (17) of a fastener frame (15) and, between them, guides (18) to which an intermediate part (19) is connected floatingly.

Abstract: The clamping or gripping tool comprises a first member (18) and a second member which are capable of relative movement under the action of a drive system of the screw-nut type, the said nut being incapable of translational movement relative to the first member (18), and a compensation system (46) inserted between the first member (18) and a movable support (14) secured to the nut (12) to reset the position of this first member (18) with respect to the second member. The compensation system comprises a compensating disc (68) that rotates as one with a hub (50) screwed around the movable support (14), a measurement disc (80) mounted on the movable support (14) via a freewheel mechanism (76) and at least one energy-storing spring (74) inserted between the compensating disc (68) and the measurement disc (80) so that the memorizing of the degree of wear of the component parts is materialized in the relative angular position of the measurement disc (80) with respect to the movable support (14).

Abstract: A clamping fixture is provided for mounting work pieces. The clamping fixture includes a base, a supporting member, a covering member, and a positioning member. The supporting member and the positioning member are attached to the base. The work piece is clamped by the covering member and the supporting member. The positioning member is used for changing its position with respect to the base and fixedly mounted thereby for abutting against the work pieces.

Abstract: A setting acceptor is operable to accept printing settings for a current printing job, including a setting of a first printing condition involving a confirmation print to print a copy set of sorted pages before a temporary pause waiting for a continuation instruction to print a designated number of copy sets, and a setting of a second printing condition involving a sorting print to print the designated number of copy sets of sorted pages, and a controller stores a last stack position in a previous printing job, as a first stack position, and is operable, as the printing settings accepted includes the setting of the first printing condition and the setting of the second printing condition, to discharge sheets in the confirmation print to a second stack position offset from the first stack position, and after the continuation instruction, discharge sheets of the designated number of copy sets in the sorting print to an alternating stack position alternating every copy set between the first and second stack posi

Abstract: A single level web conversion apparatus is provided. The single level web conversion apparatus includes a web guiding apparatus guiding a web, a former longitudinally folding the web downstream of the web guiding apparatus and a cutting apparatus cutting the folded web into a first signature and a second signature. The web guiding apparatus includes rolls having axes of rotation aligned with a vertical direction that guide the web in a vertical on-edge orientation. The former receives the web in a vertical on-edge orientation and folding the web such that the folded web has a horizontal orientation and travels in a horizontal plane. The first and second signature each travel in the horizontal plane. A method of producing and delivering printed products is also provided.

Abstract: A sheet finisher of the invention includes a saddle stitch unit configured to stitch a center of a sheet bundle in which printed sheets are bundled, a fold unit configured to fold the center stitched by the saddle stitch unit and to form a fold line, and a fold reinforcing unit configured to reinforce the fold line formed by the fold unit, the fold reinforcing unit includes a placement table on which the sheet bundle transported from the fold unit is placed, and a roller unit that includes a reinforce roller and moves the reinforce roller along a direction of the fold line while pressing it to the fold line, and the placement table is provided with a groove-like edge clearance along an edge of the sheet bundle.

Abstract: A web conversion and delivery apparatus is provided. The web conversion and delivery apparatus comprises a first delivery for transporting printed products, a second delivery for transporting printed products and a cutting apparatus upstream of the first delivery and the second delivery. The cutting apparatus is capable during a first print job of cutting first images of the fixed image length into first printed products for delivery to the first delivery. The second delivery is inactive during the first print job. The cutting apparatus is capable during a second print job of cutting second images of the fixed image length into second printed products for delivery to the first delivery and the second delivery. The second printed products have a length that is different from the first printed products. A printing press and a method of producing and delivering printed products of variable lengths are also provided.

Abstract: In a paper feeder, a signal switching unit switches a paper present signal output from a paper detector to a paper absent signal indicative of absence of a paper in the second paper cassette if a first paper cassette is pulled out from a specific position.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus according to one aspect comprises: a first tray disposed within an opening of a main body to allow a recording medium to be placed thereon; a second tray disposed above the first tray, the second tray having a second end portion located on a side of the opening; a conveying unit; and a recording unit. The second tray is movable between a first posture and a second posture. When the second tray is in the first posture, a top surface of the second tray in the vicinity of the second end portion is positioned at a predetermined height relative to the first tray. When the second tray moves from the first posture to the second posture, the top surface in the vicinity of the second end portion is moved toward the first tray.

Abstract: A removable input tray assembly for an image forming device according to one embodiment includes a media tray having a bottom surface defining a media storage location, a wall extending upward from the bottom surface and a housing having an opening therein to receive the tray. An inclined media dam having a media contact surface is formed in the wall. A channel extends the height of the wall and has a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom opening and a top opening. A separator roller is rotatably mounted below the media contact surface and has a first portion of its surface radially extending through a corresponding aperture in the media dam and a second portion radially extending through a corresponding aperture in the rear wall of the channel. A roller nip is formed in the channel within the media tray by the separator roller and an opposing backup roller.

Abstract: In a sheet separator of a sheet supplier, a friction separator and an electrostatic separator separate an uppermost sheet from other sheets of a plurality of sheets loaded on a sheet tray by a friction force and an attraction force generated by a non-uniform electric field, respectively. A conveyance member is provided downstream from the friction separator and the electrostatic separator in a sheet conveyance direction to feed the uppermost sheet separated by at least one of the friction separator and the electrostatic separator in the sheet conveyance direction. The friction separator and the electrostatic separator are arranged in such a manner that planes of projection of the friction separator and the electrostatic separator overlap or coincide in a direction perpendicular to the sheet conveyance direction in which the conveyance member feeds the uppermost sheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the torque limitation in a machine for processing means of payment. The invention has use as a device for limiting torque in a machine for processing means of payment, wherein the device for the torque limitation includes two elements transmitting a torque, the two elements having magnets which are disposed in the two elements with an angular distribution of the same kind, the magnets connecting the two elements to each other in a non-positive fashion, and the connection of the two elements being disrupted when a maximum transmittable torque is exceeded.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a sheet housing unit which houses a recording sheet and which includes an opening portion formed on an upper end side thereof; a cover member configured to open and close the opening portion; a feed roller which feeds the recording sheet housed in the sheet housing unit; a push member provided in the sheet housing unit configured to push the recording sheet housed in the sheet housing unit toward the feed roller while moving between a distal position spaced apart from the feed roller and a proximal position closer to the feed roller than the distal position; a force application mechanism which provides a push force to the push member; and a cooperation mechanism which displaces the push member from the proximal position to the distal position cooperatively with the cover member being opened.

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus includes: a transporting unit that transports a sheet; guiding members that regulate side portions, in a sheet transporting direction, of the sheet, and that guide the sheet being transported; a distance changing member that is configured to be movable, that is coupled with the guiding members, and that changes a distance between the guiding members; and a restricting unit that restricts movement of the distance changing member in conjunction with a transporting operation of the transporting unit.

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus including: a regulating member movable so as to regulate a position of a sheet in a sheet regulated position corresponding to the sheet to be contained in a cassette main body; a holding mechanism for holding the regulating member; and an operating portion disposed at the regulating member for releasing the regulating member from being held by the holding mechanism, wherein when the regulating member is moved in one direction or the other direction opposite to the one direction for regulating the sheet, the operating portion is press-operated in the direction intended to move so that the regulating member is released from being held by the holding mechanism.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: an image forming section which forms normal images on sheets sequentially based on normal image data and forms sample images on sheets based on sample image data; a discharge section which discharges normal image sheets in a stack which are sheets on which the normal images were formed and sample image sheets which are sheets on which the sample images were formed; and a control section which is configured to control at least one of the image forming section and the discharge section to discharge the normal image sheets in the stack and the sample image sheets to the discharge section so as to enable timings at which the sample image sheets were discharged to be appreciated in the stacked normal image sheets.

Abstract: A post-processing apparatus has a standby tray to receive a paper sheet to be supplied from a digital copier, a processing tray to receive a paper sheet dropped from a standby tray, and a stapler to staple the rear end aligned on the processing tray. When a first paper sheet is supplied to the standby tray, the standby tray roller is brought into contact with the paper sheet and rotated reversely, the paper sheet is returned a little, and the rear end of the paper sheet is placed at the holding position on the tab. Then, the press member presses the rear end of the paper sheet, to receive a second paper sheet.

Abstract: Accurate sheet leading edge registration system and method including a first and second nip assembly, a first sheet leading edge sensor and a controller. The first and second nip assemblies being spaced apart from one another. The first sheet leading edge sensor capable of detecting an arrival of a leading edge of a sheet at a point in the process direction. The arrival being associated with engagement of the first and second nip assemblies with the sheet. The controller capable of imparting a rotational skew velocity to the sheet using the first and second nip assemblies. A center of rotation of the skew velocity being offset laterally from a center of the sheet leading edge. The method includes providing at least the above-mentioned nip assemblies, first sheet leading edge sensor and controller.

Abstract: According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a method, a system, and a printmaking device for calibrating sensors. The method begins by transporting a media sheet along a media path, the sheet having a lead edge, a trail edge and a measurement edge. Next, the method halts the forward motion of the sheet after the lead edge of the sheet passes a fixed reference. After that, the method moves the sheet laterally relative to the media path across the at least one edge sensor using a sheet actuator. Then, the method records an actual position of the sheet actuator and an output of at least one edge sensor. Finally, the method calculates a calibration factor based on the actual position of the sheet actuator and the output of the at least one edge sensor.

Abstract: The present application is directed to devices and methods for moving media sheets within an image forming device. One embodiment includes a registration mechanism located along the media path. The mechanism may include a series of discrete registration nips that each includes a pair of drive rolls and idler roll. The nips are spaced at intervals across the media path. Guide ribs are arranged across the media path and may be positioned between the nips. The guide ribs further guide the media sheets through the registration mechanism and along the media path.

Abstract: A sheet conveyance device according to an aspect of the invention includes a conveyance roller pair which is rotated to convey a sheet by receiving a driving force from a motor conveying a sheet; a conveyance guide which guides the sheet conveyed by the conveyance roller pair; and sheet detection unit for detecting the sheet guided by the conveyance guide. In the sheet conveyance device, a sheet conveyance speed of the conveyance roller pair is controlled based on information from the sheet detection unit. The sheet detection unit is a sheet scanner having an optical sensor layer in which photoelectric conversion devices formed by combinations of organic transistors and organic photodiodes are continuously arranged in a matrix shape, and the sheet scanner is provided in an area of the conveyance guide in order to continuously detect the sheet conveyed by the conveyance roller pair in a predetermined area.

Abstract: A sheet conveyance device according to an aspect of the invention includes a guide member and a flexible guide assist member. The guide member constitutes a conveyance path for guiding a conveyed sheet. The guide assist member is provided in the guide member, the guide assist member is brought into contact with the conveyed sheet to apply a force to the sheet, and whereby the guide assist member assists the guidance of the sheet conveyance. The sheet conveyance device is characterized in that a sheet scanner is provided in the guide assist member. In the sheet scanner, photoelectric conversion devices formed by organic semiconductor devices are arranged.

Abstract: A method and a device transport a flat object, especially a mail item, over a conveyor path. The transport device has two conveyor elements, a thickness sensor and a gap-altering device. With the aid of the thickness sensor the thickness of the object is measured, before the object reaches the conveyor path. With the aid of the gap-altering device the gap between the two conveyor elements is set to a computed value. The effect of this setting is that after the setting the gap is smaller than the measured thickness and the difference between the measured thickness and the gap is smaller than a predetermined limit. This setting is concluded before the subject matter reaches the conveyor path. The two conveyor elements clamp the object for a time between themselves and transport the clamped object over the conveyor path.

Abstract: A printing system and method using alternating control modes for one or more, but not all, sheet transport devices in order to avoid contention. In a printer having first, second and third sheet transport devices in series (e.g., registration, image transfer and image fixing devices), the second device can always operate in a velocity control mode. However, the first and/or third devices can alternate between velocity and torque control modes. For example, the first device can operate in a torque control mode, when a sheet is concurrently engaged by both the first and second devices, and in a velocity control mode at other times. Additionally or alternatively, the third device can operate in a torque control mode, when a sheet is concurrently engaged by both the second and third devices, and in a velocity control mode at other times. Transition control modes can be implemented to generate smooth transitions between modes.

Abstract: A novel media path mechanism which utilizes the position and/or motion of buffer nips to deflect the leading and trailing edges of the sheets entering the buffer to enable the sheets to be reliably shingled in the buffer media path. The sheets are stored in properly collated order until needed for insertion into the print stream. By shingling or overlapping successive sheets in close relationship in a row within the buffer, this process can greatly increase the volume of storage or parking of sheets within the buffer. This can significantly reduce the size or footprint of the buffer within the printing system or significantly increase the capacity of an existing system.

Abstract: A game to be modified in accordance with the invention involves a first random outcome and a second random outcome that are combined according to game rules to produce a game outcome. The game is administered by receiving a player request for a specific entry, the specific entry replacing one of the random outcomes and being selected from a finite set of possibilities not determined by chance. The requested specific entry affects the probable outcome of the game. The specific entry is combined with the remaining one of the random outcomes according to the game rules to determine the game outcome. According to one embodiment, the specific entry may be a score such as 18 which replaces the player's hand in the game of blackjack.

Abstract: A toy block assembly puzzle, which is arranged diagonally, ideal for advanced users, comprises: a game tray (20) and plurality of assembly pieces (10) which will be arranged in a concave recess (21) of said game tray (20), characterized in that: said concave recess (21) of said game tray (20) including 50 concave slots (22), arranged in 11 rows; each odd row (row 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11) having 5 slots and each even row (row 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) having 4 slots; all slots (22) of said odd and even row are staggered arranged, forming 10 diagonal rows, each having an angle of 45 degree enclosed by said diagonal row and a border of said game tray (20); said assembly pieces (10) comprise 11 building blocks (1A˜1K), each having a different shape and formed by 3˜5 adjacent units; a total sum of units of said 11 building blocks (1A˜1K) are 50 units; said building blocks (1A˜1K) are placed diagonally with an oblique angle of 45 degree, into said 50 concave slots (22), which are provided on the game tray (20).

Abstract: An insert has a bottom with sides and a contoured top. The container has semi-spherical concave valleys. The valleys are positioned in rows and columns. The insert is fabricated of a resilient non-magnetically-responsive material. A plurality of magnets is provided. Each magnet has faces defining a thickness and a periphery. The periphery of the magnets have various geometric shapes.

Abstract: A game apparatus includes a game execution unit, casing, card arrangement panel, luminator that illuminates the panel, sensor unit that receives light from the panel and generates image data, and recognition unit to separate data of each card, and detect positions of the cards. Each of the plurality of cards is printed with a game character on one of its surfaces and formed on the other of the surfaces with a code pattern including data relating the game character. The sensor unit generates data of the image including the code patterns of the cards on the panel. The recognition unit separates data of each card, and detects position on play field of cards arranged on the panel, from the data of the image and supplies information thus obtained to the execution unit. The execution unit executes a game in response to card manipulation by an operator.

Abstract: A target pattern recognition and matching game using a game box, game slats, and a target pattern. A user is provided with multiple game slats and a game box. There is a predetermined target pattern which a user then tries to match by adding or removing game slats from the game box. The pattern may have multiple rows and columns and be matched by the display in display box of the game slats having the same number of rows and columns. Typically, the front of the game box will be transparent and the rear of the game box will be a predetermined color and then may appear on the target pattern and on portions on the game slats used to play the game. The rules of the game and the apparatus of the game may be adjusted to provide a very simply played game for young children or people who have mental impairments to much more complex patterns to provide a much more challenging game for advanced players. It may be played electronically on a computer or using a game program.

Abstract: A board game includes a board assembly and an operation unit mating with the board assembly. The board assembly includes at least one outer frame, at least one inner board mounted in the outer frame and a plurality of separating edges located in the outer frame and the inner board to separate the outer frame and the inner board respectively. The outer frame of the board assembly includes a plurality of sections which are juxtaposed and combined to form an endless loop. Thus, the outer frame and the inner board of the board assembly co-operate to function as a monopoly and a puzzle so as to enhance the amusement of playing the board game.

Abstract: A gaming method is disclosed and comprises the following steps, which need not necessarily be performed in the exact order: allowing a player to play a first poker game using at least two card representations; allowing the player to play a blackjack game using card representations from the first poker game; and allowing the player to play a second poker game using the card representations used in the first poker game and the blackjack game.

Abstract: The game is a trading card game involving 2D attack graphic arts displayed in one or a plurality of cards which incorporate with a particular illustrated character. Attack graphic arts can be selected by the player, and used to “attack” the other player's character.

Abstract: A floating seal is provided between the fixed housing and the drive wheel, and an outside seal is provided so as to cover the outer circumference of the floating seal. The outside seal is composed of a gap between the fixed seal member secured to the fixed housing serving as a vehicle body and the rotating seal member rotatably secured integrally with the drive wheel. Blades that rotate on the outer circumference of the outside seal are provided on the outer circumference of the rotating seal member so as to protrude therefrom. By means of the blades, dirt accumulated in the fixed housing is scraped off. Therefore, dirt is prevented from being accumulated on the outer circumference of the outside seal, wherein it is possible to prevent dirt from entering the position of the floating seal and to appropriately discharge the dirt that has entered to the outside.

Abstract: The invention comprises an abradable material containing up to 30 weight percent of fumed silica having a maximum particle from about 5 nanometers to about 20 nanometers and about 1.5 to about 5 weight percent of an abradable organic microballoon filler within an abradable silicone polymer matrix having an elasticity of less than X percent.

Abstract: A tool includes a shank having an engaging hole for receiving one end of a tool member and having a number of orifices for receiving detents, a control ferrule rotatably engaged onto the shank and having a number of notches each of which includes a deeper portion for selectively receiving the detents and for disengaging the detents from the tool member and a shallower portion for selectively forcing and actuating the detents to engage with the tool member and to detachably couple the tool member to the shank, and a spring member may actuate the shallower portions of the notches of the control ferrule to engage with the detents and then to detachably couple the tool member to the shank.

Abstract: A self-centering chuck is provided for accurately fixing the position of workpieces on tables. The chuck has a basic body with guide grooves, a threaded spindle with right-handed and left-handed external threads and a centrally arranged groove, two slides screwed onto an external thread each with a clamping jaw each in the head area and with sliding blocks in the foot area. The slides are guided axially in the guide grooves and on the threaded spindle. The threaded spindle is centered in a central piece and can be fixed and locked on the basic body and on the central piece by fastening means guided in the groove. The clamping jaws arranged on the head side on the slides have clamping surfaces on both sides and can be used on both sides. The slides can be screwed on both sides onto left-handed and right-handed external threads of the threaded spindle.

Abstract: A body leaning control system includes a support mechanism arranged to support at least a pair of traveling members that contact a traveling surface and are provided at opposite sides of the vehicle body to be movable up and down relative to the vehicle body, a resistance applying mechanism arranged to apply to the support mechanism a resistance to up-and-down motions of the pair of wheels, a lean information detecting device arranged to detect information on a lean amount of the vehicle body, and a controller arranged to perform control, based on detection results received from the lean information detecting device, to set the resistance of the resistance applying mechanism to a first resistance when the lean amount of the vehicle body is increasing, and to set the resistance of the resistance applying mechanism to a second resistance smaller than the first resistance when the lean amount of the vehicle body is decreasing.

Abstract: A child's stroller that collapses into a compact form that can be carried in a manner similar to a backpack is herein disclosed. When collapsed, an attached textile-based covering or bag is wrapped over the stroller portion and secured shut with a zipper. Adjustable straps are then placed over the parent's or caregiver's shoulders, thereby allowing the apparatus to be carried in a backpack manner. In such a manner, the stroller may be collapsed and carried when the stroller is not needed on a continual basis. As such, the parent or care provider may enjoy the convenience of a stroller when needed, but is not burdened with pushing or caring the stroller when the child is not in it.