Abstract: A wiper device includes pivot shafts to which wiper arms are secured, pivot holders, which rotationally support the pivot shafts, coupling shafts, and a pipe frame having cylindrical ends. The cylindrical ends of the pipe frame are coupled to the coupling shafts. The coupling shafts each include a swaging part, which is swaged to the corresponding cylindrical end, and a flat portion, which is located at part of the coupling shaft exposed from the pipe frame. The flat portions have a predetermined angle with respect to the swaging direction of the swaging and are parallel to the axis of the coupling shafts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection device that is used for connecting a wiper blade (800) comprising an elastic wiper profile (6), an arc-shaped elastic metal vertebra (5) and a bracket (3) preferably directly fixed to the vertebra (5) at the longitudinal middle region, to a wiper arm (900) of which one end is connected to a motor in the vehicle, that comprises the bracket (3), an adapter (1) connected onto the said bracket (3) so as to rotate around the said rotational axis (901) and the free end (9) of the said wiper arm (900) that can be inserted and locked over the said adapter (1).

Abstract: A windscreen wiper device, includes an elongated wiper blade of flexible material which includes one groove, in which groove a strip is disposed, wherein said windscreen wiper device includes a connecting device for connecting said wiper blade to an oscillating arm and wherein said wiper blade includes a spoiler, said connecting device includes connecting parts, wherein said spoiler is sandwiched between said connecting parts when said connecting parts are connected to each other.

Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine that includes a base movable along a surface to be cleaned, the base including a distribution nozzle and a suction nozzle. The extractor further includes a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle. A recovery tank is in fluid communication with the suction source and the suction nozzle to receive the fluid drawn through the suction nozzle. The extractor further includes a supply tank including a first chamber for storing a first fluid, a second chamber for storing a second fluid, and a third chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second chamber to receive the first and second fluids, the third chamber also in fluid communication with the distribution nozzle for supplying a mixture of the first and second fluids to the distribution nozzle.

Abstract: A base plate for a vacuum cleaner is described. In some embodiments, the base plate includes a first portion adapted to support a motor, a second portion including a beater bar housing, wherein the base bottom includes magnesium and is of unitary construction.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner base having a volute air outlet and a beater bar housing that are substantially collinear is described. In some embodiments, the beater bar housing includes an air outlet, the volute includes a volute air inlet disposed parallel to the beater bar housing, and a volute air outlet disposed orthogonal to the beater bar housing, and an air duct connecting the volute air inlet and the air outlet of the beater bar housing; wherein the air outlet of the beater bar housing and the volute air outlet are substantially collinear. Additionally a vacuum cleaner comprising a unibody mount bracket is described. In some embodiments, the unibody mount bracket includes one or more handle receptacles, a dirty air outlet configured to receive a dirty air conduit, and a pivot joint disposed adjacent the dirty air outlet, wherein the pivot joint is configured to receive a bag mounting member.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner with bag mount and disposable bag is described. In some embodiments, the vacuum bag may include a semi-permeable dirt bag having a top edge, a generally flat collar having a top edge, and a first opening in the collar configured to accept a dirty air nozzle, where the top edge of the vacuum bag does not extend beyond the top edge of the collar. In some embodiments, the vacuum cleaner may include a dirty air nozzle, a vacuum bag having a substantially rigid collar including a dirty air opening, and at least one void used for alignment of the collar; a mounting member releasably connected to the vacuum cleaner and movable between a loading position and a fully closed position, and a latch to releasably retain a top edge of the collar to keep the mounting member in the fully closed position.

Abstract: A vacuum extraction apparatus comprises a base having a first end and a second end, a tank assembly having a first end and a second end, a fluid pump operable to draw fluid from a first tank of the tank assembly and distribute the fluid to a fluid port, a heating unit operable to control a temperature of the fluid, and one or more vacuum units operable to decrease a pressure level within a second tank of the tank assembly. The second end of the tank assembly is rotatably coupled to the second end of the base, thereby providing access to an internal chamber of the base.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner base housing including a motor including a shaft and a wheel mount, wherein the motor is housed within the wheel mount described. In some embodiments, the cleaner base housing includes a first wheel mount including a substantially circular outer surface. In some embodiments, the cleaner base housing includes a second wheel mount including a substantially circular outer surface. In some embodiments, the cleaner base housing the first wheel mount and the second wheel mount are co-axial.

Abstract: Connector for connecting a vacuum hose to a vacuum cleaner body includes a central tube removably connected to the body and an enclosure that at least partially encloses the central tube and the vacuum hose when positioned partly over the central tube. The connector retains the vacuum hose to allow for swiveling of the vacuum hose about the central tube and prevents rotation between the central tube and the enclosure.

Abstract: A swivel caster (1) for suitcases, items of luggage, transport containers or the like has at least one wheel (8) which is rotatably received about an axis of rotation (14), and a steering axle (6) which is arranged approximately at a right angle to the axis of rotation (14) of the at least one wheel (8) and about which the at least one wheel (8) can be steered. The aim of the invention is to reduce the transmission of vibrations, running noises and jolts and bumps onto the suitcase, the item of luggage, the transport container or the like. The swivel caster (1) comprises an elastic damping element (7) which is mounted between the wheel (8) of the swivel caster (1) and a fastening element (3) of the swivel caster (1) on the suitcase side.

Abstract: A hinge for furniture has an arm fixable to a fixed part of a piece of furniture and a box fixable to a door of the piece of furniture, the box connected in swinging fashion to the fixing arm. The hinge includes at least one rotation-type deceleration device located on an outer side of a respective side wall of the box, the device having an actuating member located on an inner side of the side wall and a drive element on the fixing arm, the drive element being engageable with the actuating member. The actuating member has a contact cam for contacting the drive element, the contact cam having a profile conformed for causing a rotation of the actuating member of the decelerating device at least in the final part of the closing movement of the door.

Abstract: A hanger assembly for an architectural door or panel utilises a head track connected to an overhead structural member with two concave tracks for receiving the convex wheel bearings which are attached to a hanger extending downwardly from the wheel bearings. The bottom of the hanger has a head which is inserted into a housing by way of an open groove. The housing is mounted to the frame of the door or panel. Rubber neoprene spacers are mounted between the head and the housing to adjust the vertical height of the door or panel relative to the head track and structural member. Additional wheel bearings may be added to the hanger as is necessary.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge set and a method for making it improves mounting of a deck lid to a motor vehicle body by permitting mass production adjustments without distortion or multiplication of the parts installed. A hinge set bracket with spaced flanges receiving a pivot strap and pivot therebetween is formed with a substantially vertical slot in each flange. At least one insert having a collar and a stem, reinforces the spacing between the support flanges, as the pivot pin compressionally engages the flanges. Preferably, two inserts having a collar and a stem have a combined length that reinforces the predetermined spacing within a predetermined tolerance when compression is adjusted.

Abstract: A hinge apparatus for an electronic device includes a cam unit and a gear unit provided at a connecting position of an upper plate and a lower plate. The cam unit includes a first cam mechanism for causing a first cam shaft connected to an upper plate to generate a torque and a second cam mechanism for causing a second cam shaft connected to a lower plate to generate a torque. Further, the gear unit includes a first gear shaft connected to the upper plate and a second gear shaft connected to the lower plate, a first gear provided in the first gear shaft, a first gear provided in the second gear shaft, and a gear mechanism that synchronizes and rotates the first gear shaft and the second gear shaft.

Abstract: A location stabilizing structure for enclosure-type rotary shaft includes a fitting member having an enclosure section and a shaft member having a shaft rod tightly enclosed in the enclosure section. The enclosure section has multiple inner adaptive faces. The shaft rod has multiple outer adaptive faces in adaptation to the inner adaptive faces for matching the inner adaptive faces. The number of matching inner adaptive faces and outer adaptive faces is varied with the change of angular position between the enclosure section and the shaft rod. The locating/stabilizing structure is designed with different numbers of matching inner and outer adaptive faces indifferent angular positions to provide different locating force. Indifferent angular positions, the unmatching inner adaptive faces and outer adaptive faces interfere with each other to provide radial elastic compressing force to securely locate the rotary shaft and avoid loosening or swinging.

Abstract: A vehicle interior trim component hinge assembly includes a rotatable component, and a shaft disposed through the rotatable component. The hinge assembly also includes a first friction disk rotationally coupled to the shaft, and a second friction disk rotationally coupled to the rotatable component. The hinge assembly further includes a biasing member configured to urge the first and second friction disks toward one another to establish a friction force that provides resistance to rotation of the rotatable component about the shaft.

Abstract: A simple tool for lifting a barbecue grill—the grill lifter tool has a handle near its top end and a downwardly depending rod from near its center. The downwardly depending rod terminates near its bottom at a horizontal rod. The horizontal rod is thin enough to fit down between and below the space between adjacent grill bars. Near the top of the downwardly depending rod there is a first washer around and welded to the rod. Near the bottom of the downwardly depending rod, there is a second washer movably resting on the top of the horizontal rod, and held in place by a partially compressed spring constrained between the first top washer and the second bottom washer. The second bottom washer is large enough to not fit down into the space between the grill bars.

Abstract: Profiled clamp that includes two half shells, each having a clamping head on a respective first end and a connection geometry on a respective second end. The profiled clamp also includes a clamping element to which the clamping heads are connected and a spring element preloaded to bear against an inside of the half shells. At least one of the two half shells is tiltable with respect to the clamping element.

Abstract: A cord release for a window covering includes at least two cases engaged together to form a barrel with an opening at a top thereof. The cord release is defined with a frontal plane and a sagittal plane. A left side and a right side are defined at opposite sides of the sagittal plane, and a front side and a back side are defined at opposite sides of the frontal plane. The opening has a first collecting portion at the front side of the frontal plane and the right side of the sagittal plane, and a second collecting portion at the back side of the frontal plane and the left side of the sagittal plane. Therefore, the cords will be led to the first collecting portion and the second collecting portion to disengage the cases by the struggle force.

Abstract: A universal connector apparatus may comprise a connection member having one or more connection edges. One or more multi-pole magnetic assemblies may be rotatably secured adjacent one or more of the connection edges. Each multi-pole magnetic assembly may be configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis in order to align opposite polarities and magnetically link the respective connection edge with a connection edge of another connector apparatus or other magnetic form. According to various embodiments, each multi-pole magnetic assembly may include a first half and a second half extending along a longitudinal axis. The first half may include a plurality of magnetic sections of alternating polarities and the second half may include a corresponding number of magnetic sections each having a polarity opposite that of an adjacent magnetic section in the first half.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an attachment tab, and more specifically, to an interlocking key attachment tab designed to provide a structurally sound and secure attachment point for electronics covers and cases made from flexible elastomeric material, plastic or similar structural material.

Abstract: A clamping device includes a flexible sleeve secured to one segment of a telescopic rod and having a collar for receiving the other segment, and two lugs displaceable between untightened and tightened positions, and an elastic lining member disposed on the collar such that, as a result of displacement of the lugs from the untightened position to the tightened position, the elastic lining member is strained to acquire a biasing force that biases the lugs back toward the untightened position, thereby facilitating telescopic movement of the telescopic rod during length-adjustment.

Abstract: The invention is a new stabilized racking system for solar cell panels on a surface through a novel use of ballast weights and a wind optimized design. The system is further optimized to fit a range of sizes and thicknesses of modules through a combination of self adjusting end clamps, adjustable tilt legs, and unique wind screen design. The system can include an array of individual solar panel systems that are reinforced in both lateral directions to reduce the amount of ballast weight required.

Abstract: A quick release apparatus for rapid disconnection of a waist belt from a self-contained breathing apparatus support frame, including first and second connector elements disposed on either of the support frame or the waist belt for selective connection of the support frame to the waist belt, first and second quick release pull straps releasably coupled to the first and second connectors, each of the pull straps having a quick release handle portion for grasping with a hand. A users pulls one of the quick release handle portions away from the waist belt to accomplish a partial release of the waist belt from the support frame, and by pulling both of said handle portions, the waist belt is fully decoupled from the support frame, such that the self-contained breathing apparatus may be removed by the wearer without also having to unbuckle or to remove the waist belt.

Abstract: A tensioning device for tie down applications in a utility market that includes a drive end and a cable output end to attach to a medium, item, or truck or trailer. The tensioning device creates more tension in the medium than is generally able to be applied by hand with ratchet straps or chains, which provides a more secure tie down of items in a utility application. The tensioning device includes a drive system that can be driven with standard power tools or hand tools to retract a cable. The tensioning device may be designed with or without a clutch feature. The clutch feature allows for a desired cable tension to be reached for each installation and provides feedback to the operator when the correct tension is reached. The tensioning device includes an external bracket or hook for easily attaching to an item, medium, or truck or trailer.

Abstract: A tensioning device for installing tree stands that includes a drive end and a cable output end to attach to a medium that is placed around a tree. The tensioning device creates more tension in the medium than is generally able to be applied by hand with ratchet straps or chains, which provides safer installation of a tree stand or climbing ladder. The tensioning device includes a drive system that can be driven with standard power tools or hand tools to retract a cable. The tensioning device may be designed with or without a clutch feature. The clutch feature allows for a desired cable tension to be reached for each installation and provides feedback to the operator when the correct tension is reached. The tensioning device includes an external bracket or hook for easily attaching to a tree stand or climbing ladder.

Abstract: A fastening device is provided for securing a shoelace knot. The fastening device comprises a base plate configured to conceal a portion of a knot of a tied shoelace, wherein the base plate comprises an upper surface and a lower surface. The fastening device also includes a first clamping assembly arranged on the lower surface of the base plate. The first clamping assembly comprises an arm moveable between an open position and a closed position. The fastening device also includes a second clamping assembly arranged on the lower surface of the base plate. The second clamping assembly comprises an arm moveable between an open position and a closed position. In addition, the arm of the first clamping assembly and the arm of the second clamping assembly are independently moveable.

Abstract: A method whereby a body is held securely in a dignified position within a non-horizontal burial container so as to not crumple downward when interred.

Abstract: A method of producing a structure made of a piezoelectric material, including: a) production of a stack including at least one metal layer and at least one conductive layer on a substrate made of piezoelectric material, wherein at least one electrical contact is established between the conductive layer and a metal element outside the stack; b) an ionic and/or atomic implantation, through the conductive layer and the metal layer; c) transfer of the substrate onto a transfer substrate, followed by fracturing of the transferred piezoelectric substrate, in an embrittlement area.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor includes steps (a) to (d). The step (a) forms at least two punched apertures in a metal plate, thereby forming a rung section between adjacent two of the punched apertures, the rung section having surfaces as a pair appearing as a result of formation of the punched apertures. The step (b) cuts the rung section out of the metal plate to form a pad member, the length of the rung section corresponding to a distance between the surfaces being determined to be the height of the pad member. The step (c) mounts the pad member on an anode terminal such that one of the surfaces faces the anode terminal. The step (d) electrically connects an anode section of a capacitor element to the other of the surfaces and electrically connects a cathode section of the capacitor element to the cathode terminal.

Abstract: A holder (1, 21) for an assembly (2) of a vehicle, in particular a pump, wherein the holder (1, 21) has a receiving region (4) which serves for receiving and holding the assembly (2), characterized in that recesses (5, 25) are provided in the holder (1, 21) for the purpose of connecting a holding means (3, 23) of the vehicle to the holder (1, 21), wherein recesses (5, 25) for more than one holding means (3, 23) are provided, wherein the recesses (5, 25) are arranged in a distributed manner in at least one portion of the holder (1, 21).

Abstract: Mounting apparatus includes a shaft member having a shaft fluidic channel therein and a shaft exterior surface. The shaft exterior surface includes a base portion and a sidewall portion forming an intersecting angle therebetween. The mounting apparatus also includes a compression member disposed across from the sidewall portion of the shaft member.

Abstract: Method for installing the hoisting roping of an elevator, wherein the first elevator unit to be moved is disposed at a suitable point in the elevator hoistway, and the second elevator unit to be moved is disposed at a suitable point in the elevator hoistway, which first elevator unit is an elevator car and which second elevator unit is a counterweight, or vice versa. The first and/or second section of the hoisting roping is connected to its elevator unit via a diverting pulley system such that when the diverting pulley system is still separate from the elevator unit, the section in question of the hoisting roping is arranged to travel under the diverting pulley system of its elevator unit, and the diverting pulley system is lowered, when reeved, downwards into the proximity of its elevator unit, after which the diverting pulley system in question is fixed to its elevator unit.

Abstract: A shipping pallet having a top deck, a bottom skid, and a plurality of posts disposed between and separating the top deck and the bottom skid such that at least one tow fork is able to be positioned between the top deck and the bottom skid. The shipping pallet also includes a plurality of collars formed as part of the top deck, and the posts are integrally formed as part of the bottom skid. Each of the plurality of posts is received into and connected to a respective one of the plurality of collars. There is also a plurality of reinforcements, and each of the reinforcements is disposed within and surrounded by a post. Each post and reinforcement is received into one of the collars, and the post is connected to the collar through a connection point, such as an adhesive joint or thermoplastic weld.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an application head for applying fiber strips made up of a structural assembly determining a path conveying multiple fiber strips (2) to an application area (3), each fiber strip (2) passing through a drive roller (5) and a tension regulator (6), whereas in the application area (3) the fiber strips (2) are pressed individually by a compactor system (8) comprising a series of independent partial rollers (9), each of which is arranged with a fastening comprising a system for height wise movement and a floating system.

Abstract: A modular container for consumable products includes a first receptacle, defining a first volume, and a second receptacle, defining a second receptacle volume. Joining means for joining the first container and the second container has first and second sides and is adapted for positioning between the containers at the open ends. The joining means covers the open end of the second receptacle when placed in engagement with the second receptacle open end to form a sealed joint in a joining means combination. The joining means combination has a first attachment mechanism for removably attaching the combination to the open end of the first receptacle such that the joining member is interposed between the first and second receptacles.

Abstract: A tissue box holder for the automobile includes a planar base with side walls for the tissue box to fit within. The planar base has two legs that extend from the bottom that are adjustable to span the width of the center hump in the rear passenger compartment of an automobile, utilizing the legs to straddle and grip the center hump to prevent the tissue box holder and thus the tissue box from becoming dislodged in a moving car. The adjustable legs can be slid in or out to fit the varying widths of the center hump of various automobiles and the legs are held in a semi-permanently locked position by a series of ball and socket features integrated into the base and legs that can be overcome by force.

Abstract: A method of assembling a first component to a second component is described. The method includes placing the first component on a fixture having a locator pin, the pin being received in an opening in the first component. Sequentially, the second component is placed on the fixture with the pin being received in a slot in the second component. The slot may be configured to have one end wider than an opposite narrower end. A configuration such as this enables the pin to be received in the wider end of the slot. Consequently, sliding the second component all the way to the narrower end, clearing the pin, relative to the first component, reinforces the two components together.

Abstract: A radial shaft seal, method of installation thereof, and seal assembly are provided. The seal includes a mounting portion and a seal lip having a sealing surface extending between an oil side end and a free air side end. An annular bridge extends from the oil side end to the mounting portion in radially overlying relation with the seal lip. An annular installation lip extends from the free air side end toward an air side of the seal. The installation lip has an inner surface spaced radially outwardly from the sealing surface and has an end portion that diverges radially outwardly toward the air side of the seal. The installation lip engages the shaft to promote the seal lip to slide over the shaft without unfolding the seal lip, and then springs radially outwardly from the shaft to remain out of contact with the shaft during use.

Abstract: A graphite crucible for processing silicon includes a bottom wall including a bottom wall interior facing surface. A plurality of side walls extend upwardly from the bottom wall, each side wall including a side wall interior facing surface. A contact point is provided on the side wall to prevent upward movement of the crucible during ingot removal. The side walls have a coefficient of thermal expansion perpendicular to the solidification direction that is less than 95% of the coefficient of thermal expansion of the silicon processed therein. Also, the side walls and the bottom wall have a thru-plane thermal conductivity from about 90 to about 160 W/m·K at room temperature.

Abstract: In an assembling apparatus according to the present invention, a control portion controls an operation of a working portion such that a first reference position, which corresponds to a first reference point of an assembling component defined in three-dimensional model data of the assembling component, and a second reference position, which corresponds to a second reference point of the assembling component defined in three-dimensional model data of an assembled component, are associated with each other. Therefore, it is possible to carry out an assembling operation properly and efficiently irrespective of a positional shift of the assembled component.

Abstract: A pipe coupling for coupling adjacent ends of a pair of pipes includes a sleeve, a split-ring gland positioned around one of the ends of the sleeve, and at least one annular gasket positioned within the split-ring gland and configured to be compressed by the split-ring gland for sealing one pipe end to the sleeve. The split-ring gland includes two partially circular gland members with spaced ends defining a gap. The pipe coupling includes an armor positioned to span the gap between the spaced ends to provide a generally closed annular periphery about the gasket. The armor includes a corrugated portion having a plurality of corrugations engaging the split-ring gland and the gasket during compression of the gasket. The armor is cold formed to improve structural strength and durability.

Abstract: A pin joint includes a pin having a longitudinal axis. A bushing for use with a lateral pin retention system may be positioned around the pin. The bushing includes an arc groove disposed radially about an outer surface of the bushing. A retaining plug for use with the lateral pin retention system includes an engagement head shaped to engage the arc groove and may be attachable to a linkage of a machine.

Abstract: A method to attach a V-shaped or parabolic-shaped blast shield or other blast shields, to the bottom of a vehicle space frame that serves the purpose of redirecting the blast forces away from the crew compartment of the vehicle. Inner beams that run the length or width of the blast shield, align with the space frame running in the same direction. The beams are attached with bolts going through the top of each beam and into a threaded boss welded in the space frame. To attach the sides of the blast shield to the space frame, a rail adapter bracket mounts to the bottom of the space frame that has threaded bosses welded into the space frame. Slotted holes for forward and back and side-to-side adjustment on an adapter bracket are employed to help attach the blast shield to the space frame.

Abstract: A tie bolt for joining two parts together has a shaft. The shaft in turn has a primary thread for engaging a first part and a secondary thread for engaging a second part, wherein the primary thread and the secondary thread have different pitches. The tie bolt may be used to join together any two parts which are to be locked together to transmit torque.

Abstract: A material for storing hydrogen is prepared by a method including an extreme plastic deformation operation selected from cold-rolling, quick-forging and extrusion-bending performed on a metallic material selected from among a metal and an alloy containing said metal, or on a compound containing a metal material selected from among a metal and an alloy containing said metal and to which a hydride of said metal or a hydride of said alloy has been added. When the extreme plastic deformation operation is carried out on the metallic material, it is followed by an operation of adding, to the metal material, a hydride of said metal or a hydride of said alloy, as well as by a dispersing operation.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for twisting rectangular rotor and stator conductor ends whereby most if not all conductor ends are bent at once, radially adjacent ends being bent in opposite directions. A lost motion member may be used to bend selected conductors through lesser angles for such purposes as phase interconnection and power leads. The rectangular conductors are retained against twisting so that flat conductors will bend about an axis perpendicular to the larger dimension of the conductor cross section. Various features of the methods and apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing high-capacitive RF MEMS switches are provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a micro-electro-mechanical switch assembly including a substrate, an electrode disposed on a portion of the substrate, a dielectric layer disposed on at least a portion of the electrode, a metal layer disposed on at least a portion of the dielectric layer, and a flexible membrane having first and second ends supported at spaced locations on the substrate base, where the flexible membrane is configured to move from a default position to an actuated position in response to a preselected switching voltage applied between the flexible membrane and the electrode, and where, in the actuated position, the flexible membrane is in electrical contact with the metal layer.

Abstract: A continuous prismatic cell stacking system and method are disclosed. The continuous prismatic cell stacking system, comprises: a frame; a conveyer belt; a plurality of air suction pans; at least three units for distributing separator including separator spool, positioning sensor of separator layer, upper roller of separator layer, lower roller of separator layer and cutter of separator layer; at least one unit for distributing cathode including cathode spool, positioning sensor of cathode layer, upper roller of cathode layer, lower roller of cathode layer, and cutter of cathode layer; and at least one unit for distributing anode including anode spool, positioning sensor of anode layer, upper roller of anode layer, lower roller of anode layer, and cutter of anode layer.