Abstract: According to a method of the present invention, a method of operating a wind turbine comprising a power generator, a generator side converter connected to the power generator, a line side converter connected to a power grid through power components, and a DC-link connected between the generator side converter and the line side converter is provided, the method comprising: monitoring the grid voltages on the power grid for overvoltage events; if an overvoltage event is detected, operating the line side converter in an overmodulation range for at least a part of the duration of the overvoltage event.

Abstract: A method is provided for reducing an amount of steam to be introduced from the outside for a shift reaction in a coal gasification system. A coal gasification method for gasifying a fuel containing carbon, includes the steps of gasifying the fuel containing carbon by reacting the fuel with a gas containing oxygen; cooling a gas produced in the step of gasifying the fuel by spraying water into the produced gas; removing solid particles contained in the cooled produced gas; decomposing ammonia contained in the produced gas into N2 and H2 by bringing the produced gas, from which the solid particles have been removed, into contact with an ammonia decomposition catalyst; and converting a part of CO contained in the produced gas into CO2 and H2 by bringing the produced gas into contact with a shift catalyst.

Abstract: A floatable or moveable and/or fixed frame for insertion of power generating modules to generate power from impounded water through the frame in lock and dam and other settings presenting head potential and moving water. The frame is prefabricated and moved onto site as a module or modules, or as a ballastable marine hulled device with positions in the frame for insertion of modular elements including a generator, a turbine and a spacer for configuring a generating cell in different positions within the frame. A gantry positioned on the frame permits easy movement of individual modules into position.

Abstract: A wind turbine generator comprises a stator disposed between first and second generator rotors. The first generator rotor comprises a first rotor shaft and an inner permanent magnet rotor. The second generator rotor is configured to contra-rotate relative to the first generator rotor, and comprises a second rotor shaft and an outer permanent magnet rotor. Inner and outer annular ferromagnetic cores are anchored respectively to radially inner and outer portions of the stator. First and second inner permanent magnets of opposite polarity are anchored to a radially outer surface of the inner permanent magnet rotor adjacent the inner annular ferromagnetic core across an inner air gap, and first and second outer permanent magnets of opposite polarity are anchored to a radially inner surface of the outer permanent magnet rotor adjacent the outer annular ferromagnetic core across an outer air gap.

Abstract: A vertical-axis-type Magnus-system wind power electric generator, including: the windmill part that has the electric-generator rotation axis, and rotates by wind power on its longitudinal axis; and the electric generator that has the stator, and the rotator joined to the windmill part), wherein the windmill part has: the barrel set that possesses the two barrels which are arranged in parallel with the electric-generator rotation axis, and rotate around the electric-generator rotation axis; and the supporting member that joins the barrel set to the electric-generator rotation axis, wherein each of the two barrels is configured so as to be capable of spinning around the supporting axis that is supported by the supporting member, and spinning directions of the two barrels are directions opposite each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating electricity from wind power includes a turbine having an impeller rotatable about a substantially vertical axis and having a plurality of blades, a wind redirecting element which redirects the wind around the blades, a generator connected with the turbine and generating electricity in response to rotation of the impeller about the substantially vertical axis under an action of wind, a wind directing element which directs the wind into an interior of the apparatus, and a wind guiding device located under the turbine and guiding the wind substantially upwardly toward the turbine.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a power generation system that includes a first side member and a second side member that is parallel to the first side member. At least one cross member extends between the first side member and the second side member. In some embodiments, the power generation system includes a first cross member and a second cross member. The first cross member includes a pair of flat mating surfaces that are parallel to the first cross member. The first cross member further includes a pair of angled mating surfaces that are at an angle relative to the first cross member. The power generation system further includes a power source that includes an alternator and an engine that drives the alternator to generate power. At least one of the engine and the alternator is mounted to the pair of fiat mating surfaces or pair of angled mating surfaces.

Abstract: A securing means for use on a barrier such as a child safety barrier and/or the like where the securing means includes a housing, stopper means that are movable relative to said housing between an extended position, wherein the stopper means protrude outwardly from said housing to allow engagement of the stopper means with a suitable surface in use, and a retracted position, wherein the stopper means is in a retracted position with respect to said housing relative to said extended position to allow disengagement of the stopper means from a suitable surface in use. The securing means includes cam means and movement of said cam means results in movement of said stopper means between said extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: A lock assembly (20) including a lock bolt (28), a first hub (36) and a first hub locker (72). The lock bolt (28) is movable between a latching position and an unlatching position. The first hub (36) is adapted to move the lock bolt (28) in response to movement of a first handle. The first hub locker (72) is positionable in at least three positions. The first hub locker (72) allows movement of the lock bolt (28) in response to torque being applied to the first handle when in two of the at least three positions and prevents movement of the lock bolt in response to torque being applied to the first handle when in another of the at least three positions. Alternatively, the first hub locker (72) prevents movement of the lock bolt (28) in response to torque being applied to the first handle when in two of the at least three positions and allows movement of the lock bolt (28) in response to torque being applied to the first handle when in another of the at least three positions.

Abstract: An openable/closable member locking device includes a mounting base, a pivot, a rotor which is mounted rotatably on the mounting base, a pair of arms, a pair of sliding pins having proximal end portions connected to the arms and distal end portions to be inserted into and dislocated from engagement holes, a torsion coil spring which rotationally urges the rotor such that the sliding pins are inserted into the engagement holes, and a lock release unit which moves the sliding pins against an urging force of the torsion coil spring such that they are dislocated from the engagement holes, and a guide portion is provided which causes the sliding pins to slide straight along a lengthwise direction thereof.

Abstract: A door lock assembly is configured for installation in a cross bore of a door. The lock assembly includes a lock housing including a disk portion having an outer perimeter and an inner wall extending from the disk portion and defining an annular space between the inner wall and the outer perimeter and a lock space inside of the inner wall. The inner wall is sized to fit within the cross bore and define an annular gap between the inner wall and the cross bore. A retention clip is removably attached to the lock housing and includes a retention portion that engages the cross bore to removably retain the lock housing within the cross bore without the use of fasteners.

Abstract: A bumper assembly for vehicle may include a first side member disposed in each of both sides of a vehicle body in a longitudinal direction thereof, a second side member coupled to an external surface of the first side member, a fender member having one side coupled to an external side of the second side member, a member flange connected to front ends of the first and second side members respectively, a mounting flange coupled with the member flange, a first crash box having a rear end connected to the mounting flange, a second crash box having a rear end connected to the mounting flange, and a bumper beam having both distal sides, each of which may be coupled to front ends of the first and second crash boxes.

Abstract: A bumper assembly for vehicle may include a first side member disposed in each of both sides of a vehicle body in a longitudinal direction thereof, a second side member coupled to an external surface of the first side member, a fender member having one side coupled to an external side of the second side member, a member flange connected to front ends of the first and second side members respectively, a mounting flange coupled with the member flange, a first crash box having a rear end connected to the mounting flange, a second crash box having a rear end connected to the mounting flange, and a bumper beam having both distal sides, each of which may be coupled to front ends of the first and second crash boxes.

Abstract: A shock absorber for motor vehicles, comprising: a deforming body (2) comprising a first portion (3) and a second portion (4) which are fixed to one another such as to identify a tubular member (5) which has a first axis and comprises a first wall (6) and a second wall (7) adjacent to one another, which intersect to identify an edge (8), each portion (3, 4) comprising a half-shell (9) and two fixing tabs (10) arranged respectively at opposite ends of the half-shell (9), at least a portion (3, 4) comprising at least a bead (11, 12) which develops along a perpendicular development with respect to the first axis.

Abstract: A carrier for hoisting a load from a first height to a second height. The carrier comprises a substantially bucket-shaped frame configured to support a load while the load is being hoisted from the first height to the second height and a bail for affixing a hoisting mechanism in order to enable the hoisting. The frame includes a base, an upper portion, and a plurality of vertical supports that extend between the base and the upper potion. The base comprises at least one lower support that defines a support surface for supporting the load, which may include a standard five gallon bucket.

Abstract: A gripper (42) for gripping an object (14), intended for a transfer device includes two jaws (64, 66). Each of the jaws includes: a recess (92), and a first clamping portion (94) and a second locking portion (96). The first clamping portion (94) of each jaw (64, 66) of the gripper (42) includes a supporting surface and, when the gripper (42) is closed around an object (14) occupying a predetermined reference position, the supporting surface is intended to engage with a portion of a bearing surface of a radial collar of the object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gripping device for manipulating flexible elements, coupleable to a robot arm as an end effector, comprising a main rack (14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25) and a plurality of gripping elements (1-9) coupled in the main rack by means of respective operating mechanisms (1a-1f; 2a-2e; 3a-3f; 4a-4g; 5a-5d; 6a-6g; 7a-7f; 8a-8e; 9a-9f) for gripping a flexible element (10), characterized in that it comprises at least four gripping elements (1-9) for gripping the flexible element (10); at least one gripping element (5) is a multiposition gripping element independently displaceable with respect to the other gripping elements (1-4, 6-9) in at least one direction parallel to the plane defined by the other gripping elements (1-4, 6-9) by means of a displacement system (16, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45) assembled in the main rack (14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25) and in a perpendicular direction (Z) to said plane by means of a vertical operating mechanism (5b); at least two of the other gripping eleme

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum gripper device used in a vacuum transfer system. The device of the present invention includes a vacuum pump that is directly embedded in a negative pressure chamber of a gripper main body, wherein the gripper main body is designed with a configuration for supporting and operating the vacuum pump, such as a first hole and a second hole connected to an inlet and an outlet of the vacuum pump. Here, the vacuum pump is preferably supported by a fixing block provided inside the negative pressure chamber. The present invention does not cause any vacuum loss during the operation of the vacuum pump, and forms a desired level of vacuum pressure quickly. In addition, the vacuum gripper device of the present invention can be designed compactly and safely although the device includes the vacuum pump.

Abstract: A hand-held reacher for gripping an object comprises a handle portion, a jaw portion, and a shaft extending between the handle portion and the jaw portion. The jaw portion has jaws moveable between an open position and a closed position. The handle portion has a manually-operable trigger for moving the jaws between the open and closed position, and a locking member for releasably locking the jaws in a closed or partially closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an under-actuated robotic finger with joint locking mechanisms, including: a base body; a first finger part coupled rotatably to the base body; a second finger part coupled rotatably to the first finger part; a first hinge part adapted to rotatably connect the base body and the first finger part; a second hinge part adapted to rotatably connect the first finger part and the second finger part; a first locking mechanism adapted to restrict the rotation of the first finger part; and a second locking mechanism adapted to restrict the rotation of the second finger part.

Abstract: A travel trailer is provided having a wall therein which is selectively movable along the longitudinal length of the trailer so as to alter the relative dimensions of rooms within the travel trailer without altering the exterior appearance of the travel trailer. In a preferred embodiment of a toy hauler-type travel trailer, the rearward wall separating the garage portion of the trailer from the living quarters is movably mounted at each of its sides upon a motor driven gear. Each such gear is operated in a synchronized manner so as to engage a gear rack on each side of the wall to drive the wall forward or rearward, as desired by the user.

Abstract: A tonneau cover device includes a tonneau cover coupled to a hatchback door. A movable guide arranged on the tonneau cover is guided by a fixed guide arranged in the vehicle to guide the tonneau cover. The movable guide is separated from the fixed guide when the hatchback door opens. A controller moves the tonneau cover to an extension position when the hatchback door closes and a storage position when the hatchback door opens. A detector detects whether movement of the tonneau cover is obstructed due to contact with an object. The controller temporarily interrupts movement of the tonneau cover when the detector detects that the movement of the tonneau cover to the storage position has been obstructed and restarts the movement of the tonneau cover to the storage position when determining that the movable guide has been separated from the fixed guide as the hatchback door opens.

Abstract: A double buttress folding top has rear-side tensioning bows with two rearwardly directed U-shaped sections that are connected to each other via a central bow section. The tensioning bows tension the folding top cloth in the region of the buttresses. The folding top cloth is fastened to the tensioning bow. The tensioning bow bears from below against a folding top compartment cover and against edges of lateral body cutouts. The folding top compartment cover therefore has two lateral cutouts which, in the open position of the folding top, are closed by lateral flaps. The tensioning bow is of U-shaped design and, above a rear window, has a bow web to which the rear window is coupled in a hinged or pivotable manner.

Abstract: A folding top has a folding-top cloth with has fins that are directed toward a rear cover. The fins are arranged on the rear cover in a closed position of the folding top. The fins of the folding-top cloth are pivotable about an axis of rotation via laterally arranged fin links on the folding-top frame. The folding-top cloth can be moved from a braced position into an open position, and vice versa by an adjusting device between the rear cover and the fin link.

Abstract: An impact absorption structure having a dual front side member may include a side member of which a side thereof may be fixed on a vehicle body and may be extended to a front side of a vehicle, an auxiliary side member that may be coaxially disposed at a front side of the side member along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and may be joined with the side member, and a main side member that may be spaced in parallel to the auxiliary side member and of which a rear end portion thereof may be connected to the side member, wherein the main side member may be integrally formed with the side member.

Abstract: A side structure for an automobile body has an A-pillar having a first portion which has a closed cross section and which is connected to a side sill and extends upwards, and a second portion which has a closed cross section and which is continuous with the first portion and extends along a slope therefrom, and a roof rail side member which has a closed cross section and which is continuous with the A-pillar and is connected to a B-pillar. The side reinforcing member having a closed cross section and a shape which is bent three-dimensionally and which is constituted by a single member in the axial direction and has undergone high frequency quenching is disposed so a to extend at least inside the second portion and inside the roof rail side member to be positioned to the rear of the connection with the B-pillar.

Abstract: A metal reinforcement for a B-pillar of an automotive vehicle includes a lower flange and an upper structure. The lower flange is adapted to adjoin a door sill structure of the automotive vehicle, and the upper structure includes a central portion, surrounded by a plurality of spaced, paired regions. In each paired region, members are identically ordered in position from the central portion, and both members of each paired region have the same profile thickness.

Abstract: A striker device for a motor vehicle door lock having a striker and an element made of a plastic material and equipped with a plate, which is suitable for being placed against a wall of the motor vehicle and is coupled to the striker in fixed relative position; the element has a plurality of tongues, which protrude from the plate in the opposite direction to the striker and are arranged in positions so as to engage, in use, the edges of two apertures in the wall of the motor vehicle, to keep the plate in a fixed reference position during a first fitting step; the tongues are breakable to enable changing the position of the striker device with respect to the wall of the motor vehicle in a possible second fitting step.

Abstract: A roof frame for a motor vehicle has a cowl frame with upper and lower segments and a plurality of chambers in each segment. An upper connecting surface is on top side of the free end of the lower segment. A lower connecting surface is opposite the upper connecting surface and is connected to a reinforcing element of an A pillar. The upper segment is arranged offset back from the lower segment of the cowl frame and is shortened by mechanical machining to form a step-shaped shoulder in which the outer roof frame is held.

Abstract: Open roof construction for a vehicle having a roof assembly with a panel and a mechanism for closing and opening a roof opening. The moving mechanism comprises two stationary guides extending at least partly in a non-parallel manner along opposite longitudinal edges of the roof opening and two pivot arms each having a first end movably attached to the panel and a second end connected to one of the stationary guides. Each pivot arm is provided with at least one guide member, whereas the movable panel comprises at least two guide parts along which the guide members will move when the respective pivot arms pivot around a respective pivot axis. The shape of said guide parts is such that as a result of the cooperation between corresponding guide members and guide parts the movable panel may be moved in a vertical and/or horizontal direction.

Abstract: A stowable vehicle seat includes a seat support portion that supports a seat cushion rotatably in the front-and-rear direction, a seat back provided with reclining elements that can be folded onto the seat cushion, a stowage recess portion disposed on the vehicle body floor side, a front-side leg portion disposed on the front side of the seat cushion, leg-portion locking elements that lock and unlock the front-side leg portion to and from the vehicle body floor side, a link mechanism connected to the reclining elements and the leg-portion locking elements, and a strap for operating the reclining mechanism and the leg-portion locking elements through the link mechanism, in which the seat back is locked in the folded state in a stowing operation by a pulling operation of the strap.

Abstract: A seat and desk assembly has a seat integrated with a desk by a interconnecting base and floor. One or both of the seat or desk can be disconnected from the assembly and used independently. Removable panels for the desk can be used to display information and hold replaceable placards for various purposes. The height of the seat and desk can be adjusted on the assembly, and the bottom rest of the seat can be pivoted up against the back to allow a user to stand on the floor as a standing platform with a lumbar support curve positioned for leaning support of the low-back while standing. The depth of the seat can also be adjusted relative to the desk to provide additional room for standing. Additionally, the tabletop of the desk may be able to slide fore-aft relative to the seated user.

Abstract: A packaged quick assembly picnic table has a tabletop with a pair of leg subassemblies hingedly connected to a bottom side of the table. A pair of side beams is received upon the pair of leg subassemblies, with a pair of bench seats sandwiching the pair of side beams. A binder, such as straps, shrink wrap or the like, secures the tabletop, pair of leg assemblies, pair of side beams and pair of seats together, all being secured within a perimeter defined by the tabletop. There is thus presented a packaged quick assembly picnic table that is secure, stable for stacking, easy to move and maneuver, and capable of quick assembly when delivered to a final location.

Abstract: The Cool Seat is a stadium seat cushion that uses frozen gel packs enclosed in insulation and a waterproof cover to keep a person cool in extremely hot weather.

Abstract: A collapsible child support apparatus includes a frame supporting a seat for the child, the frame and the seat having an open condition for seating a child in the seat and a collapsed condition. The frame includes left and right frame assemblies, each frame assembly comprising a front member, a rear member and a handle member pivotally mounted together by a hinge member to allow pivotal movement of the frame members between open and collapsed conditions. The seat includes a seat base supported by the front frame members, a seat back suspended to the handle members and a seat pivot to allow the seat back and seat base to pivot between open and closed conditions, wherein the seat back is suspended to the handle members to allow the seat back to pivot to any one of a plurality of reclined positions relative to the seat base in the open condition.

Abstract: Seated rocking devices including seats and first supports and second supports attached to the seats. In some examples, first supports may be swingingly connected to seats, define first support surfaces distal the seat, and may be configured to swing about first support axes of rotation. In some examples, second supports may be spaced from first supports and be configured to swing about second axes of rotation. In some examples, seated rocking devices may be configured to adjust between retracted configurations and extended configurations. Some examples may include support interfaces configured to restrict first supports and the second supports from swinging beyond selected spacings associated with extended configurations. In some examples, second supports may be rigidly attached to seats.

Abstract: A seat cushion of a vehicle seat includes a cushion made of foam and at least one motor assembly located on or near an upper surface of the cushion. The at least one motor assembly includes a plurality of transducer cells.

Abstract: A portable seat cover that retains a user's thermal energy, and reemits the thermal energy back to the user to negate the need for a thermal energy source. The seat cover overlays an outdoor chair or bench through a pair of flaps that join together. The seat cover include a panel of insulation that has sufficient heat capacity to retain the user's thermal energy, and reemit the thermal energy from the thermal cover back onto the user. The insulation positions inside an external cover, and is comprised of two layers of double bubble polyethylene sandwiched between a metalized aluminum film. The insulation may include an aluminum lightweight, space age design that integrates closed cell foam and reflective technology with a protective poly coating within multiple thin layers. The seat cover is rolled up into a cylindrical shape with elastic bands that attach to the ends of the seat cover.

Abstract: A bench for a vehicle is provided, which bench comprises at least two seats that are arranged next to one another and are connected to one another. Provision is made for one of the at least two seats to act as a base seat that has at least one locking unit for the purpose of connection to a vehicle floor of a vehicle body, while the at least one other seat hovers above a vehicle floor since the other seat is reversibly connected solely to the base seat.

Abstract: A plurality of lock tracks on a carrier of a car seat, a slider that co-pivots with a handle of the carrier, and an actuator on the handle and moveable between lock and release positions. Each of the lock tracks defines a respective handle position. The slider is slideable between lock and release positions, and is spring-biased toward the lock position. In the slider lock position, the slider engages one of the lock tracks to secure the co-pivoting handle in the respective handle position. And in the slider release position, the slider does not engage any of the lock tracks to permit the co-pivoting handle to pivot between the handle positions. The actuator is biased toward the lock position by the spring-biased slider, and actuating the actuator from its lock position to its release position moves the slider from its lock position to its release position.

Abstract: A vehicle safety seat and infant carrier system allowing height adjustment of a shoulder harness strap without rethreading the harness strap through the seat. A positioning member is normally biased out of engagement with a toothed rail, allowing a harness strap carried by the positioning member to be adjusted up or down to fit the size of a child. As the harness strap is pulled tight, the positioning member is brought into engagement with the toothed rail, fixing the position of the strap relative to the seat.

Abstract: A child safety seat assembly includes a detachable child seat and a base. The child seat has a seatback, and a foremost end opposite to the seat back. The base includes a shell body, an adjustable platform and a latch mechanism. The shell body has a first and a second end edge opposite to each other. The first end edge is at a height that is greater than that of the second end edge. The adjustable platform is operable to releasibly attach with the child seat. The adjustable platform and the child seat attached with each other are movable in unison between a first state where the foremost end is near the first end edge, and a second state where the foremost end is away from the first end edge and below the first end edge of the shell body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detachable seating device comprising an arrangement in a seat base to hold a seat back, a mechanism to couple a seat base, the seat back and a seat back cover, a mechanism of reclining the seat back housed in the seat back cover, a mechanism for adjusting one or more reclining positions, one or more detachable side support pads and hand rests and a mechanism housed in the seat base for detaching and replacing at least one detachable side support pad with at least one hand rest.

Abstract: An adjustable child seat base includes a seat base housing having first and second distal ends, a movable foot movably mounted to the seat base housing for movement between extended and retracted positions for adjusting the angle of the seat base, and a control handle and release positioned between the first and second distal ends of the seat base housing. The control handle and release is adapted for effecting one-handed control of the movement of the movable foot.

Abstract: A continuous manual seat recliner mechanism with an integrated lock includes an upper gear plate and lower gear plate in geared connection with the upper gear plate. The upper gear plate is able to rotate eccentrically in relation to the lower gear plate. A coiled locking spring is located within a central bore of a lock cylinder which is fixed to the lower gear plate so that an outside surface of the locking spring may frictionally engage the lock cylinder to prevent the lock cylinder and, thereby, the lower gear, from rotating. The ends of the lock spring engage with a knob hub and a driver hub such that rotation of the knob hub unlocks the recliner to allow adjustment by the operator, while rotation of the driver hub locks the recliner mechanism.

Abstract: A backrest assembly for a wheelchair includes a support plate pivotally connected to a seat, wherein the support plate is configured to be pivotally adjusted between upright and reclined positions with respect to the seat; a slide plate slidably secured on a front surface of the support plate; and a backrest adjustment assembly operatively connected to the support plate and the slide plate. The backrest adjustment assembly includes a link configured to adjust the support plate. The slide plate slides over the support plate through the link.

Abstract: A reclining device includes a first member, a second member which is stacked at an open side of the first member, a pawl which is movably provided with the second member, a rotating cam which is provided to be rotatable about an axis of the relative rotation and includes a hook portion having a hook shape a guide which is formed with the second member and guides the pawl between a locked position and the unlocked position and a cam which is provided among the rotating cam, the pawl and the guide.

Abstract: A child care device is configured to receive a child. The device includes a child-restraint harness including first and second shoulder straps and inflatable elements associated with each shoulder strap.

Abstract: A harness retainer for use with a juvenile vehicle seat in accordance with the present disclosure may include a first belt mount that couples to a first harness belt, a second belt mount that couples to a second harness belt and couples to the first belt mount, and a lock that moves from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration, wherein the lock moves from the locked configuration, blocking movement of the first belt mount away from the second belt mount, to the unlocked configuration, allowing movement of the first belt mount away from the second belt mount.

Abstract: In a method for milling an opencast mining surface or for milling off layers of an asphalt or concrete traffic surface with a milling machine removing the ground surface, by milling the ground surface along a predetermined milling track and by transporting the milled material via a conveying device to at least one container of a truck that travels along next to the milling machine, a relative position between the container and the conveying device is automatically controlled to regulate the loading of the container.