Abstract: The invention refers to a modular hydrokinetic assembly which allows the conversion of the kinetic energy of flowing waters into useful mechanical energy for driving some electric generators or water pumping sets, without building dams or culverts. The modular hydrokinetic assembly according to the invention comprises two lower and upper underframes (1 and 2) and a blade assembly (3) formed of two endless chains comprising the plates (20) whereon blades (21) are fastened and actuated by the water of a river, caught from a river by means of a threshold and catching connector and, transmit the mechanical energy by means of a star wheel (23), secured on the axles of electrical generators (4) or water pumping sets (5), the amount of the resulting mechanical energy being dependent mainly on the water flow rate and slope of the channel formed by the lower underframe (1) and, by the radius described by the blades (21) to the axles of the star wheels (23).

Abstract: A central axis water turbine is described which comprises a turbine body having a central axis; a rotor mounted on the turbine body for rotation about the central axis, the rotor comprising a central hub supporting a plurality of blades, each blade extending from a blade root mounted on the hub to a blade tip; a generator driven by the rotor; and a housing surrounding the rotor and adapted to direct water flow towards the rotor, the housing converging from a front opening forward of the rotor to a narrower throat adjacent the turbine body; wherein the blades are splayed rearward from the blade root to the blade tip by a tilt angle of 1° to 20° from a plane perpendicular to the central axis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a generator including an inner stator including an inner stator winding, an outer stator including an outer stator winding and a rotor disposed between the inner stator and the outer stator. The rotor includes a first set of permanent magnets disposed axially, the first set of permanent magnets having a first polarity and a second set of permanent magnets disposed axially, the second set of permanent magnets having a second polarity that is opposite of the first polarity, wherein the first and second sets of permanent magnets are arranged circumferentially in alternating fashion.

Abstract: A disk armature generator for generating electrical energy from rotational energy of a wind power installation and comprising at least two stator components mutually offset axially along a generally horizontal rotation axis of the disk armature, and comprising, mounted therebetween so as to rotate about the rotation axis, at least one ring- or disk-shaped rotor component of the disk armature, and comprising an input-side connection for a gearbox wherein the sun gear thereof, which extends coaxially with the rotation axis of the disk armature, is coupled to at least one ring- or disk-shaped rotor component of the disk armature, wherein a rolling bearing associated with a ring- or disk-shaped rotor component of the disk armature is configured as a selected one of an angular contact ball bearing and angular contact ball bearings, having a contact angle of between 40° and 50° relative to the rotation axis, comprising a double-row angular contact ball bearing in an O arrangement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pillar type wind power generator which has features in that the power generator is at least 20 meters high, and a plurality of wind power generation chambers are provided in a structure formed of multiple floors, and a cylindrical wind force pillar part equipped with a chimney exhaust passage at its center is provided, and a wind force inlet part communicating with an outer wall is installed in each wind power generation chamber, and a wind power generation part is provided in the wind power generation chamber so as to exhaust to the chimney exhaust passage after electric power is generated using the wind force supplied via the wind force inlet part, and a maintenance crane and a maintenance elevator are provided in the wind power generation chambers, and a guide discharge exhaust part is provided at the top of the wind force pillar part.

Abstract: A micro gas turbine has a compressor and a turbine, the rotors of which are arranged on a common driveshaft. The aim of the described system is to provide a lightweight and inexpensive micro gas turbine. This is achieved in that the driveshaft is mounted using at least two rolling bearings, one of which is arranged in the vicinity of the compressor rotor and one of which is arranged in the vicinity of the turbine rotor. The drive shaft is designed in a hollow manner, the inner hollow space of the driveshaft being filled with an evaporable coolant.

Abstract: An apparatus for automation technology, comprising an actuator and an assembly for manual actuation of the actuator, wherein an electrical drive or an electro hydraulic drive is provided as the driving element for the actuator. The assembly includes a generator and a manual actuating element for the generator and wherein the assembly can be electrically coupled with the driving element of the actuator.

Abstract: A remote lock assembly includes a housing and a bolt adapted for sliding linear movement within the housing between an extended position and a retracted position. A latch disposed within the housing is adapted to releasably hold the bolt in the retracted position. A trigger disengages the latch from the bolt when contacting the latch. The trigger is biased into a position extending out from the housing. A spring biases the bolt into the extended position.

Abstract: An interrupt structure of a power latch includes a cinching lever enabling automatic latching, a detecting lever having one end rotatably mounted at the cinching lever and the other end including an outer wall having gear teeth formed on an inner peripheral surface thereof, a gear part engaged with the gear teeth formed on the outer wall of the detecting lever, and a detecting auxiliary lever rotatably mounted at the other end of the detecting lever and having one end engaged with the gear part and the other end protruded outwardly. Therefore, the detecting lever is operated in an opposite direction to an operation direction according to the related art to prevent generation of interference with the cinching lever, thereby making it possible to decrease noise. In addition, rigidity of a detecting lever avoidance section formed at the cinching lever is reinforced, thereby making it possible to improve durability.

Abstract: A cooling package latch system is disclosed. The cooling package latch system includes a bracket removably coupled with a cooling package. The bracket includes a protruding striker. The cooling package latch system also includes a latch plate coupled to a sidewall proximate to the cooling package, and pivotable about a lateral axis. The latch plate includes a slot configured to hold the protruding striker to latch the cooling package at an angular position relative to an operational position.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a vehicle door, the handle assembly comprising a fixed base portion attachable to a vehicle door, the fixed base portion having disposed therein a key cylinder forming part of a latch assembly for the vehicle door, at least the keyway of which key cylinder is exposed through an opening in the fixed base portion. A movable grab-handle portion is attachable to the vehicle door and movable relative to the fixed base portion. A push-push latch mechanism is disposed in the fixed base portion. A cover is pivotally connected to the fixed base portion. The cover is manually pivotally movable between a first, opened position in which the key cylinder is exposed and a second, closed position, in which the key cylinder is concealed beneath the cover. The cover is engageable with the push-push latch mechanism in the second, closed position thereof to secure the cover in the second, closed position.

Abstract: A door handle for a vehicle is provided with a handle body and a handle cover. The handle body has on one end side thereof an engagement protrusion and a first arm, and on the other end side thereof a pin through-hole and a second arm. The handle cover has on one end side there of an engagement recess to which the engagement protrusion is connected so that the engagement protrusion can tilt, and the handle cover also has on the other end side thereof a connection pin inserted through the pin through-hole and penetrating through the pin through-hole. A decoration is provided to at least outer surface of the handle cover. The connection pin is welded and affixed to the pin through-hole.

Abstract: An impact absorbing member is formed by bending one sheet of a metal plate material and then joining adjacent end parts thereof. The impact absorbing member includes the following integrally-connected portions: a fixing plate, an impact absorbing part having two first side wall plates and two second side wall plates, two flange plates, and two bridge plates. The impact absorbing part overall has an approximate square or rectangular tube shape after being bent. Joining parts are provided at each opposing end parts of the first and second side wall plates. The adjacent end parts of the first and second side wall plates overlap and are joined. The end parts of the two flange plates are also joined to the end parts of the two bridge plates.

Abstract: A triple-connection device, especially applicable to cargo transfer operations between two cargo-handling systems, is disclosed. The device has two pivoting elements capable of alignment in relation to the same axis and is equipped with holes for the reception of connections.

Abstract: A portable fishing rod holder for housing fishing rods can be used during transportation to and from fishing. The portable fishing rod holder can hold multiple fishing rods. The combination of a deep cut rod holder and an extra-long handle allow the rods to be carried in a perfect diagonal position, lower and closer to the user for increased comfort and user maneuverability, as well as for increased protection of rods and reels. The portable fishing rod holder has built-in legs, a home stand option, and the ability to hold and carry larger rods with conventional reels.

Abstract: An apparatus designed in dimensions that will make it suitable for affixing to a variety of mobile devices. The device is comprised of a flexible base having anterior and posterior sides and first and second ends, where each end includes first and second slots. Two-slotted tabs are operably coupled to each end, where one end of the two-slotted tab is operably coupled to the first slot, and the other end is operably coupled to the second slot. Affixed to the broadest front surface area by the tabs is an variable length tie. On the opposite broadest surface area, there is an application of adhesive material, heretofore referred to as an “adhesive field”, suitable for releasably adhering the invention to a variety of mobile devices. The backboard may be composed of a first and second layer and a swivel therebetween.

Abstract: A portable media device holder has a mounting plate with corner mounting brackets to hold a portable media device such as a smart phone or tablet computer. A ball joint is used to connect the mounting plate to a forearm mounting portion that enables the user to position the device at a selected angle. A hook and loop fastening strap is used to releasably hold the forearm mounting portion to the user's forearm. A handle projects downward from the forearm mounting portion that allows a user to hold and control the portable media device holder. In one embodiment, a plurality of cooling holes are provided to enable the device to operate at a cooler temperature. Additionally, breathing holes may be provided to make the forearm mounting portion more comfortable to wear. The forearm mounting portion may be padded for additional comfort.

Abstract: A retrieval device for golf clubs and golf balls includes a magnet, a ball retrieval implement, and a helical thread fixed relative to the magnet. The helical thread is screwed onto a proximal end of a grip. The golf club can be used by a golfer to retrieve a laying golf club or ball already on a playing surface without the need for the golfer to bend over or down. The helical thread may include a pointed distal end and a cutting slot or a drill distal end. A body may surround the magnet, where the body includes a base and a top. The top may include an elastomeric material such as rubber. A ball retrieval implement is fixed to the proximal end of the device, such that the device allows a golfer to pick up a ball laying on the ground without the need to bend over or down.

Abstract: A robot hand (10) comprises an outside section that is not adapted for entry into a high-temperature area and an entry section adapted for entering the high-temperature area includes a frame (15) extending from the base unit and covering intermediate portions of the shafts; a distal end support (30) provided in the frame and adapted to support near distal end portions of the shafts; and holding units (13, 14) each attached to corresponding each of the shafts for holding a workpiece. The proximal end support is adapted to support the shafts via a bearing. The distal end support includes support holes larger than the outer diameters of the shafts such that the shafts are inserted into the support holes, respectively.

Abstract: An end effector includes a holding unit that holds a screw member to be rotatable around the axis line of the screw member, and a rotary unit that is provided on the axis line, moves linearly along the axis line in a condition of being in contact with the head portion of the screw member held by the holding unit, and rotates the screw member around the axis line by rotation accompanying the linear motion.

Abstract: Plug for sealing orifices, particularly for plugging and sealing orifices made in plates of vehicle bodies, basically comprising a body in the form of a pan whose outer wall is peripherally provided on its outer face with an upper flange and a lower flange that are opposite each other and diverge in opposite directions, said flanges defining an intermediate space for receiving the annular segment of the plate that surrounds the orifice to be sealed, and centering ribs to simplify the positioning of the plate and therefore simplify the installation operation, reducing the time needed for this operation.

Abstract: A first barrier and a second barrier that, in a C-shape configuration, lay one on top of the other and engage each other and that, in an arched configuration, lay separate and disengaged from each other. In the C-shape configuration, the barriers can close off the bed of a pickup truck such as when the tailgate of the pickup truck is laid out and open. In the arched configuration, the barriers can serve as a four wheel vehicle ramp that extends from the ground up to the open, horizontally extending tailgate.

Abstract: A removable cargo liner for use in a vehicle cargo area that includes a cargo surface having varying topography. The removable cargo liner includes at least one panel that is positionable in the vehicle cargo area. The panel has a first surface and an opposing second surface—the second surface being adjacent to the cargo surface. The first surface of the panel defines a first topography and the second surface defines a second topography. The second topography is substantially identical to the first topography. The first topography and the second topography are also substantially identical to the varying topography of the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area. The removable cargo liner also includes a fastening member that at least selectively couples the panel to the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area.

Abstract: Various enhancements to the capabilities of vehicles in general, and particularly light-duty utility vehicles, which can advantageously enhance the cargo-carrying capabilities of such vehicles. The present invention provides a cargo bed insert, as well as an insert system, for removable attachment to a vehicle's existing cargo box. Improvement to a light-duty utility vehicle, where the improvement is in the form of a cargo box for the vehicle which includes one or more features of the described cargo bed insert and/or system is disclosed. The invention contemplates methods for enhancing the cargo-carrying capability of a light-duty utility vehicle. In particular, methods for enhancing the cargo-carrying capacity of such a vehicle beyond a manufacturer's specified cargo weight capacity are provided. Lastly, the invention includes a mounting assembly for a removable attachment to a vehicle's frame.

Abstract: A HUD unit is provided at an upper portion of a meter unit such that a half mirror is positioned in front of a display surface of the meter unit and an upper face of the half mirror is capable of constituting a design face. A support bracket is attached to an instrument panel member supporting an instrument panel. A front end portion of the HUD unit is attached to the support bracket so as to be supported at the support bracket. Accordingly, manufacturing of two different models with or without the HUD unit can be facilitated, driving assist information can be displayed with as less changing of driver's eyes or focus of driver's eye as possible, and a mounting state of the HUD unit can be stabilized.

Abstract: The invention relates to an instrument panel crossmember for vehicles that have different configurations, said crossmember (4) being intended to extend between two front pillars (28, 30) of a vehicle. According to the invention, the crossmember (4) comprises a first portion (22) extending opposite the vehicle driving seat, one end of said first portion (22) being intended to connect to a front pillar (28) of the vehicle, the other end being connected to a fixing device (26), said fixing device (26) being designed selectively to support one end of a second portion (24) extending facing the vehicle passenger seat and/or a strut (20) designed to connect said crossmember (4) to the floor (16) of the vehicle, depending on the configuration of the vehicle.

Abstract: In an aspect, the invention is directed to a door assembly for a vehicle, that includes an outer panel, an inner panel and a carrier/intrusion member assembly. The outer panel and the inner panel are connected together to form a door panel structure, and together define a door cavity. The carrier/intrusion member assembly includes a carrier and an intrusion member connected to the carrier and mounted to the door panel structure. The carrier/intrusion member assembly further includes a plurality of door hardware components mounted to at least one of the carrier and the intrusion member. The hardware components extend into the door cavity.

Abstract: A fairing assembly for a trailer having a wheel set and a hitch, the fairing assembly comprising a fairing connected to an underside of the trailer intermediate the hitch and the wheel set, the fairing including (i) a pair of opposing lateral surfaces separated by a distance, (ii) a bottom surface spaced from the underside of the trailer, and (ii) a leading surface, the leading surface substantially spanning the distance, wherein the leading surface includes an intake opening, wherein at least one of the bottom surface or the lateral surfaces includes an exit opening, and a flow path fluidly connects the intake opening and the exit opening.

Abstract: A safety sill for a vehicle body, which is characterized by at least two molded parts that are connected to one another in a form-closed manner and form a body member, wherein the first load-bearing molded part is a support element having an inside and an outside and the second load-bearing molded part is a sill element, the outside of the support element faces the sill element and either the support element or the sill element can be mounted to the body-in-white and the other load-bearing molded part can be mounted to the molded part mounted to the body-in-white, is provided.

Abstract: Method for producing a vehicle component, in particular a motor vehicle component, in particular a B-pillar, including providing a first aluminum alloy and a second aluminum alloy. The second alloy composition substantially matches the first aluminum alloy composition. Performing a heat-treatment of the first alloy to increase the ductility of the first alloy. Performing a heat-treatment of the second alloy. The heat-treatment of the first alloy differing from the heat-treatment of the second alloy. Welding together the heat-treated first alloy and the heat-treated second alloy to obtain a composite part. Shaping the composite parts into a motor vehicle component. The motor vehicle component sub-region of the first alloy can be designed as a predetermined deformation region when a force is applied due to an accident to achieve a good combination of rigid regions for example forming a safety cell, and deformable regions forming a crumple zone for absorbing energy.

Abstract: A structure for constructing a chassis of a vehicle, trailer or the like comprising at least one internally hollow, elongated profile having a polygonal section, which includes a plurality of longitudinal grooves at its sides extending along the entire length of the profile and joint assemblies for coupling the wheels to said elongated profile.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to improved monuments for use in aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. The monument provides improved storage options for space-saving on-board the vehicle.

Abstract: A chair system may include a plurality of components that may include a seating surface having seating handles, a backrest having a backrest handle, a kickstand base, and a support frame. The configuration may generally provide a lightweight, comfortable chair system that may be easily adjusted, lifted, transported, arranged and stacked by any user, while still providing substantial structural integrity.

Abstract: The present invention is a multiple chair canopy that includes a top canopy that protects a user against the sun, a plurality of horizontal straight pipes that support the top canopy in an upright horizontal position, a plurality of hook and loop fasteners that removably secure the top canopy to the horizontal straight pipes, a plurality of t-shaped connections that are fittingly attached to the horizontal straight pipes and a plurality of vertical straight pipes. The multiple chair canopy also includes a plurality of end couplings that stabilize the multiple chair canopy, one or more seating chairs positioned underneath the top canopy of the multiple chair canopy, a plurality of elbow connections that connect the vertical straight pipes and the horizontal straight pipes and a transport bag.

Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.

Abstract: A vehicle seat recliner that includes a load bearing cam and an anti-chucking cam that act upon a plurality of latches to lock the recliner in a selected position. The load bearing cam is connected to the anti-chucking cam with a lost motion connection.

Abstract: Vehicle mounted control device and display allow a driver to control vehicle accessories and functions while minimizing distraction. The control device may be mounted at a forward position on the armrest or consul, and is preferably angled forward and downward at about a 45 degree angle. A display is electrically connected to the control device and placed remotely at a convenient viewing position ahead of the driver. The control device may controlled in a tactile manner by mounting it in an open top enclosure having about one inch high walls around the surface of the control device and about a one third inch wide depression margin between the walls and edges of the control device.

Abstract: Cushion covers, cushions, and methods of using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a cushion may include a cushion insert having a bottom face including a plurality of through openings. The cushion may further include a cushion cover having a top portion, a bottom portion, one or more side portions, and an interior space at least partially defined there between. The cushion insert may be selectively received and housed in the interior space. The cushion cover may also include a bottom opening positioned in the bottom portion. The bottom opening may expose one or more of the through openings to an area external to the cushion cover. The bottom opening and the through openings may collectively be configured to promote drying and/or draining of the cushion insert by allowing passage of air and/or water between the cushion insert and the area external to the cushion cover.

Abstract: A convertible child safety seat assembly includes a seat portion and a removable seatback. The seat portion has a seat portion having an upper surface, and an elongated slot opened on the upper surface. The seatback is affixed with at least one beam that has an elongated shape. The beam has a distal end, and is assembled with a latch movable transversally relative to the beam. The seatback is attached to the seat portion with the beam received in the elongated slot, the distal end engaged under the upper surface, and the latch engaging through a sidewall of the elongated slot.

Abstract: A sleigh-type rocking chair includes a pair of armrest/stile/riser assemblies joined to a pair of rocker/leg assemblies, a seat joined by mortise and tenon joints to the armrest/stile/riser assemblies, a front stretcher and a rear stretcher joined to each of the rocker/leg assemblies, a crest rail joined to an upper portion of the armrest/stile/riser assemblies, and a plurality of spindles joined to and extending upwardly from the seat and joined on the other end of the spindle to the crest rail. The assemblies, stretchers, seat, spindles and crest rail are preferably formed using a computer numerical control cutting device.

Abstract: An actuator system for controlling a lumbar support includes a wire fixed and coupled with a lumbar support at one end; a driving motor rotatable in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction; a worm coupled with the driving shaft of a driving motor; a deceleration part having a worm gear and a screw which decelerates the power of the driving motor; a slider connected to the other end of the wire, and having a protrusion portion and a spiral groove so as to carry out rectilinear reciprocating motion according to the rotation direction of the driving motor; and a housing inserted by the slider and having a wire-passing hole, a connection hole, a mounting hole and a guide hole, wherein the bending degree of a lumbar support may be automatically controlled by rotation driving force applied in a set range, thereby providing riding comfort to passengers.

Abstract: An adjustable support system for a seat having a fixed frame includes a support movable from a first position to a second position relative to the frame. An actuator is coupled to only the support and is configured to move the support between the first and second positions. A member is operatively associated with and movable by the actuator. A flexible cable has a first end coupled to the member for travel along the length of the member and a second end coupled to the fixed frame such that movement of the member by the actuator causes the flexible cable to move the support between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A lumbar support device includes: a seat back frame; a warped plate supported by the seat back frame to press a back of a seated person; and a reinforcing plate that reinforces the warped plate, the reinforcing plate being able to curve together with the warped plate. The warped plate includes a holder that holds a first end portion of the reinforcing plate, and a non-interference portion that allows movement of the reinforcing plate relative to the warped plate.

Abstract: A rocking chair includes a seat, a backrest that is tiltable rearward, a locking spring portion that imparts resistance to the rearward tilting of the backrest, and a resilience adjustment member that changes the degree of resistance of the spring portion to the rearward tilting of the backrest. The resilience adjustment member is a cam that is rotationally operable by a person seated on a seat and the position in which rocking load due to the rearward tilting of the backrest is applied to the spring portion is changed by the cam, so that moment applied to the spring portion changes and the degree of resistance of the spring portion is adjusted.

Abstract: An engagement section of a pole and a protruding section of an upper arm restrict movement of the pole outward in the radial direction and disable meshing of outer teeth and inner teeth, when the relative rotation angle of a lower arm and the upper arm is within a prescribed range. Outer teeth and the inner teeth of poles cannot engage as a result of the restriction on movement of the pole outward in the radial direction. The amount of movement by the poles separating from the inner teeth along the radial direction is set so as to be greater than the amount of movement by the pole separating from the inner teeth along the radial direction, when the pole reaches a position corresponding to where the outer teeth and the inner teeth cannot mesh as a result of the protruding section, etc., during the unlock operation.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a reclining mechanism that is provided to make the angle of a seat back relative to a seat cushion adjustable; a biasing member that biases the seat back in such a direction as to decrease the angle of the seat back relative to the seat cushion; and an assist member that applies a force in a direction opposite to the biasing force of the biasing member to the seat back, and generates a force that is smaller than the total of the weight of the seat back and the biasing force of the biasing member when the seat back is lifted up from a forwardly folded position in which the seat back has a small angle relative to the seat cushion toward a sitting position.

Abstract: A rear-seat armrest locking apparatus includes a release lever installed in an armrest to generate a pulling force, a link guide connected with the release lever through a release cable to provide a pulling force, and installed inside the armrest to move up and down, a link connected with the link guide to turn an up-and-down linear movement to a lateral movement, a locking pin connected with the link to laterally move by means of the pulling force transferred from the link, and being released from a locking hole of a side fixing plate, and a spring installed on the locking pin to return the locking pin to an original position of the locking pin and insert the locking pin into the locking hole. The rear-seat armrest locking apparatus prevents the armrest from being unfolded forward in a forward collision, thereby preventing an accident.

Abstract: Provided is a seat which comprises: a seat frame constituting a framework for a seat cushion or seat back; a synthetic resin hook member having a locking portion locked to a frame member as a part of the seat frame; a stretchable planar elastic body attached to the hook member locked to the frame member so as to be mounted to the seat frame in a tensioned state; and an anti-expansion mechanism for avoiding a situation where the hook member is expanded and thereby the hook member is disengaged from the frame member.

Abstract: A seat adjuster comprising includes a crank (12; 12?) that is rotatable about an axis (A), and a pinion (14) meshing with a toothed segment 16 of the crank (12; 12?) that is centered on the axis (A), c hat and the crank (12; 12?) is formed by a packet of at least three lamella (18; 18a; 18b) that are stacked one upon the other and firmly held together.

Abstract: A child restraint device may include, in one embodiment, a base member and a back member. The back member may be foldably attached to the base member such that the base member and the back member may be folded together. The child restraint device may also include at least one back member securing belt and at least one base member securing belt. Moreover, the child restraint device may include a restraint harness disposed between the base member and the back member. The restraint harness may include an adjustable shoulder portion attached to the back member and an adjustable lap portion attached to the base member.