Abstract: An undermount slide assembly includes an outer slide segment, an intermediate slide segment and an inner slide segment. The outer slide segment has a web, a first flange and a second flange. The web defines an upper surface that is mountable to a first object. The intermediate slide segment has a web, a first flange and a second flange. The web is received within a space defined between the first and second flanges of the outer slide segment. At least portions of the first and second flanges of the intermediate slide segment extend below the first and second flanges of the outer slide segment. The web and the first and second flanges of the intermediate slide segment define a space therebetween. An inner slide segment is received within the space defined between the web and the first and second flanges of the intermediate slide segment.

Abstract: A system for semi-moveable objects is described. The system comprises a container device including capture mechanism material; a plurality of securing devices including a first plurality of securing devices; and instruction information providing instructions to install a collection device to capture a lightweight object by cutting the capture mechanism material to generate a capture mechanism and fastening the capture mechanism with a securing devices to a semi-moveable object and a supporting structure, the collection device comprising the capture mechanism including a first capture mechanism, and the securing devices including a first type of securing device, the securing devices including a first portion of securing devices and a second portion of securing devices, the first portion of securing devices to fasten the first capture mechanism to a supporting structure and the second portion of the first plurality of securing devices to fasten the first capture mechanism to a semi-moveable object.

Abstract: A hinge is provided, including a base plate, a hinge arm movably associated with the base plate, an adjustment cam for adjusting a displacement of the hinge arm relative to the base plate, and a locking member for preventing the hinge arm from fully disassociating with the base plate, located immediately adjacent the adjustment cam, and adapted to connect the base plate to the hinge arm in a manner that does not interfere with a range of motion provided by the adjustment cam if the adjustment cam device experiences uncontrolled displacement.

Abstract: A mounting bracket includes a substantially planar panel defining a first edge, a second edge opposite the first edge, a first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface. The substantially planar panel defines a tapered slot open at the first edge, extending from the first edge toward the second edge, and terminating in a slot apex opposite the first edge. A bracket receptor includes an annular projection and a shaft extending from the annular projection. The annular projection extends beyond one or more sides of the shaft. The shaft of the bracket receptor is selectively positioned within the slot apex of the mounting bracket such that the annular projection of the bracket receptor is positioned adjacent the first surface of the substantially planar panel and the shaft of the bracket receptor extends beyond the second surface of the substantially planar panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an edge trim for pieces of furniture, comprising a meltable layer. In order to improve a generic edge trim such that the same is more versatile and can especially be mounted on a wider selection of surfaces, the molecular structure of the meltable layer contains both polar and non-polar parts.

Abstract: An adjustable height chair has a pair of side frames and a seat frame with two seat/backrest portions secured together, with the seat frame pivotably mounted in the side frames. The chair height is changed by rotating the side frames in a direction opposite to the rotation of the seat frame, so that a seat panel which previously served as a platform to sit on becomes a backrest, and vice-versa. The chair preferably has one or more crossbars to serve the double duty of strengthening the frame of the chair, and supporting the seat panels in both sitting positions of the chair.

Abstract: A seating device can include a height adjustment mechanism that permits a height of a seat to be adjusted. The height adjustment device can be configured so that a user may provide a force to provide upward height adjustment and may also provide a force to allowing for a controlled downward height adjustment of the seat. The height adjustment device can include an actuator that is connected to a rotatable member via linkages. An end of one of the linkages may engage the rotatable member to prevent rotation of the rotatable member, which can prevent height adjustment of the seat. Movement of the actuator may cause the linkages to move so that the rotatable member is free to rotate so that a user may provide a force on the seat to effect height adjustment of the seat and/or cause the seat to be lowered at a desired speed.

Abstract: A bench and frame component for holding individual planks to be used in a sitting bench where fastening an individual plank to the frame can be avoided. The frame is configured to allow a plank to be received in a holding pocket defined by an upper pocket piece and a lower pocket piece. The upper pocket piece may be connected to and removed from the lower pocket piece. The lower pocket piece may include a series of pocket segments and when connected with the upper pocket piece form a series of two-piece holding pockets for receiving a plurality of planks. The frame component is combined with other components and planks to form a bench. The bench may comprise individual bench sections that connect with similar modular sections to form a sectional bench.

Abstract: A standing-up trainer, in particular for use in rehabilitation for mobilizing persons having limited mobility. In order to adjust a seat base between a sitting position and a standing position, a positioning unit that is adjustable by a drive is provided, and at least one securing device for securing the convalescent is provided.

Abstract: A enhanced folding bed bracket, lean leg bars are installed on both sides of the X shaped folding bracket for dispersing the force received by the bracket, the lean leg bars are linked with the leg bars of the bracket through connecting member, thereby the lean leg bar can be folded or unfolded along with the fold or unfold of the fold folding frame. The strength of the bracket is increased, in the mean time the folding or unfolding is not affected. The improved enhanced folding bed bracket, its bracket receives much less force, is not easy to be deformed and folding and unfolding are easy.

Abstract: A chair includes a chair component comprising a polymeric material and adapted to at least partially support a seated user, wherein the chair component includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and wherein the chair component further includes a plurality of apertures capable of being accessed from at least the second surface of the chair component. The chair further includes a cover that extends over at least a portion of the first surface and a portion of the second surface which includes the plurality of apertures, and at least one staple comprising a polymeric material, wherein each staple of the at least one staple includes a pair of prongs, and wherein at least one of the prongs extends through the cover extending over the portion of the second surface and is received and retained within one of the plurality of apertures, thereby securing the cover to the chair member.

Abstract: An infant care apparatus includes a standing frame, and an infant resting support connected with the support frame and having a plurality of bearing surfaces. The infant resting support is rotatable relative to the standing frame to position any of the bearing surfaces facing upward for receiving a child thereon, and the infant resting support is further slidable vertically relative to the standing frame to adjust a height of the infant resting support.

Abstract: Described is a small child and baby carrier, that has a waist strap, a carry bag that extends from a lower end which is connected to the waist strap to an upper end region and has a bottom section adjacent to the lower end, as well as an upper body section extending upward from the lower bottom section. Two shoulder straps extend from the upper end region of the carry bag. So that the small child and baby carrier can be used over a longer age and/or size interval of the child, the small child and baby carrier is furthermore provided with an extension element, arranged detachably between the two shoulder straps in the upper end region of the carry bag and designed to extend the upper body section when in use.

Abstract: An apparatus and method display and dispense merchandise at plural dispensing tiers at a point-of-purchase adjacent a display shelf located at a given level and extending along lateral directions. The merchandise is in the form of packages arranged serially along each of at least lower and upper paths of travel spaced apart attitudinally and extending longitudinally toward corresponding lower and upper forward dispensing locations spaced apart attitudinally and placed at the point-of-purchase. Lower dividers are placed for juxtaposition with the lower serially arranged packages, and upper dividers are coupled with the lower dividers for juxtaposition with the upper serially arranged packages such that the lower and upper forward dispensing locations are placed spaced apart attitudinally to establish the plural dispensing tiers at the point-of-purchase. A pusher-track assembly is secured between lower dividers and between upper dividers for the selective dispensing of packages at the point-of-purchase.

Abstract: A display unit comprising a plurality of vertical truss members anchored to a floor surface; a plurality of horizontal rails attached to the vertical truss members thereby forming a frame; a horizontal track anchored to a floor surface in front of the vertical truss members; a plurality of cantilever supports attached across the top of the frame, the cantilever supports each having a front portion providing an upper frame and lower frame; a plurality of upper rectangular panels mounted in a first row adjacent one another in the upper frames; a plurality of lower rectangular panels mounted in the lower frames adjacent one another a second row below the first row; first and second side panels anchored to the floor track and to a plurality of the horizontal rails; a plurality of cabinets located adjacent one another between the first and second side panels and anchored to the floor track and at least one of said horizontal rails; and a plurality of display panels disposed between the top surfaces of the cabinets

Abstract: The present invention relates to an open fronted food storage cabinet. The cabinet has a top, rear, base and opposed sides. The top, rear, base and opposing sides define an interior space of the cabinet which is accessible through an opening to the front of the cabinet. The opening is defined between edges of the top, base and opposing sides of the cabinet. The cabinet includes an interior chassis structure comprised of a base panel, a rear panel and a top panel which are mechanically connected to one another. The base, rear and top panels are each formed from a structural sandwich composite material having thermal insulation properties. The rear panel includes an aperture to which a mechanism operable to alter the temperature within interior space of the cabinet is mounted.

Abstract: A layered mattress protector and sheet, comprising: a bottom fitted portion; at least three fitted sheet layers, each fitted sheet layer having a top side, bottom side, right side and left side and an upper portion and lower portion; a waterproof coating on the lower portion of each of the at least three fitted sheet layers; wherein the at least three fitted sheet layers are stitched along the right side and left side to the bottom fitted portion and the top side and bottom side are unstitched; and wherein each of the at least three fitted sheet layers has at least one perforation that is at least substantially parallel to the right side and left side in each of at least three fitted sheet layers.

Abstract: A serving board is disclosed for supporting an edible product. The serving board comprises a first board defining a lower surface, an upper surface and a first edge. A second board defines a lower surface, an upper surface and a second edge. A spacing layer extends between the lower surface of the first board and the upper surface of the second board. The spacing layer distances the first board from the second board for defining a chamber. An integrated circuit is positioned in the chamber. An electrical power source is positioned in the chamber and electrically coupled to the integrated circuit. An output device electrically is coupled to the integrated circuit for producing a sensatory output. The first board, the second board and the spacing layer are constructed from a biodegradable material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of devices for holding, conjoining and/or securing a cup and plate.

Abstract: A lid for a beverage container includes: a cap main body that attaches to an upper aperture part of a beverage container main body; and a liquid stopping member that is installed on the cap main body in a detachable manner, the cap main body includes a liquid through-hole that is formed by notching a part of an outer periphery of the cap main body, the liquid stopping member engages along external surfaces of liquid through-hole walls that form the liquid through-hole in addition to engaging with an engagement groove that is formed on an external surface of the cap main body, and an airflow opening is formed in a back part of the liquid stopping member.

Abstract: A tea tray assembly includes a disc having a positioning groove in a top face thereof. A positioning hole extends from a bottom wall of the positioning groove through a bottom face of the disc. A water discharge box is mounted to the bottom face of the disc and includes a body having a water discharge chamber. The body further includes an abutment portion extending transversely from an upper edge thereof and abutting the bottom face of the disc. A tightening member includes a connecting portion extending through the positioning hole of the disc. A pressing and holding portion of the connecting portion is located in the positioning groove of the disc. An outer thread of the connecting portion securely engages with an inner thread of the water discharge box, retaining the pressing and holding portion to the bottom wall of the positioning groove.

Abstract: Mailbox comprising at least two compartments, a first compartment for receiving letters and a second compartment for receiving packages, each compartment comprising a respective access door, first locking means being provided for locking the door of the first compartment and second locking means being provided for locking the door of the second compartment, wherein the arrangement is such that the unlocking of the door of the second compartment locked by the second locking means is made by the unlocking of the door of the first compartment locked by the first locking means.

Abstract: A mailbox includes a hollow housing having a rear wall, an outer wall and an open front in communication with an interior mail receptacle. Within the mail receptacle is an actuator that deploys a delivery indicator when the access door is opened. Accordingly, when a mail carrier opens the door, the indicator automatically pivots downwardly to a vertical position, extending below the bottom surface of the housing, to conspicuously notify a user that mail has been delivered. The released indicator also exposes a textual alert message inscribed on the housing rear wall.

Abstract: A multi-functional fruit and vegetable shaping tool includes a main body and a separation member. The main body has a main wall surrounding a receiving space, and a plurality of cutters that have different functions and are formed in the main wall at angularly spaced-apart positions. The separation member is removably disposed in the receiving space to isolate at least one of the cutters that is selected for performing a desired function from the rest of the cutters. The separation member is connected non-rotatably to the main wall and divides the receiving space into an unshielded operative region proximal to the at least one of the cutters, and a shielded inoperative region proximal to the rest of the cutters.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a steam generator capable of preventing water inflow into a cooking compartment and easily discharging water therefrom and a cooking apparatus having the steam generator. The steam generator includes a first part to store water therein, a second part extending from the first part and having a smaller width than the first part, a heater disposed in the first part to heat water in the first part, and a temperature sensor mounted to an outer surface of the first part to detect a temperature of the heater. Whether the steam generator lacks water is determined by detecting a temperature of the heater using the temperature sensor.

Abstract: Provided is a steam cooking appliance. The steam cooking appliance includes a main body having a cavity that provides a cooking space in which a food is accommodated, a backguard extending upward from an upper portion of the main body, a water tank separately mounted on the backguard, a steam supply unit disposed outside the cavity to generate steam, thereby supplying the steam into the cooking space, and a water supply tube to supply water within the water tank into the steam supply unit.

Abstract: A kettle comprising a base and a frame pivotally mounted relative to the base. The frame includes first electrical contacts connectable to a power source and a vessel is receivable in and removable from the frame. The vessel includes an internal element in connection with second electrical contacts and an opening from which liquid can be poured. When the vessel is received in the frame the first electrical contacts make connection with the second electrical contacts such that power is supplied to the internal element to heat water within the vessel. Pivoting of the vessel and frame relative to the base allows pouring of liquid, from the opening.

Abstract: A coffee filter qualification system receives user-specified filter criteria relating to acceptable attributes for a plurality of apertures included in a liquid brewing filter. A light source illuminates the apertures of the liquid brewing filter and a machine vision camera images the apertures of the filter. A filter qualification information handling system (IHS) determines if the liquid brewing filter meets the predefined user-specified filter criteria. The filter qualification IHS accepts the liquid brewing filter if the filter meets the filter criteria, and otherwise rejects the filter. The filter criteria may include the total cumulative area of the apertures, individual aperture area, aperture count and aperture acircularity information.

Abstract: A portioned system for preparing a nutritional liquid product comprising a liquid supply device (2, 41) and a container (4, 38) containing nutritional ingredients; said container having an opening (8), the system further 5 comprising a liquid injection interface (9, 37) for supplying an amount of liquid in the container (4, 38) thereby providing the nutritional liquid product, wherein the liquid injection interface (9, 37) comprises a liquid inlet (11, 43) and a product outlet (16, 48) for removing the nutritional liquid product from the container wherein the liquid injection interface comprises a wall (10) extending 10 transversally relative to the opening of the container during the operation of the system; said transversal wall (10) comprising the liquid inlet (11, 43) and the product outlet (16, 48) which are transversally distant one another along the said wall.

Abstract: The beverage producing device comprises a housing (3) and a removable water container (9) which is designed to be connected to the outside of said housing (3) in an operative position, when the device is in use. The water container is further designed to be recoverable in an inoperative position inside a recovery seat (27) formed by said housing or parts thereof, when the device is not in use.

Abstract: The section bar (1) for a fluid flow heater for coffee machines has a longitudinal development with two opposing ends and a first tubular cavity (A), that is accessible at the opposing ends of the section bar (1), and a second cavity (B) having an opening (O) that extends along the longitudinal development of the section bar (1). A heater (10) having an encased resistor (2, 3) integrated in the first cavity (A) of the section bar (1) and a tubular fluid circulation conduit (4) inserted into the second cavity (B) of the section bar (1) and fixed by means of bending at least one lug (B1, B2, B3) around the tubular fluid circulation conduit (4), so that the opposing ends of the tubular fluid circulation conduit (4) emerge with respect to the opposing ends of the section bar (1).

Abstract: The cooking hob (1) comprises a continuous glass or glass ceramic support plate (2) having a treatment area (4) capable of supporting a cooking vessel (50). A drive motor (6) is operatively connected for rotating a lower magnetic coupling member (5) located below the support plate (2) at the treatment area (4). The cooking vessel (50) is provided with rotary blades (53) connected to an upper magnetic coupling member (54) magnetically coupleable to the lower magnetic coupling member (5) through the support plate (2). The cooking hob (1) and the cooking vessel (50) comprise respective components of detection means for detecting an angular position change of the cooking vessel (50) in relation to the treatment area (4) and electronic control means (30) are configured for modifying or stopping the operation of the electric drive motor (6) when the angular position change is detected.

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a lower housing having a lower heating element, an upper housing having an upper heating element, opposed frame members disposed between the upper housing and the lower housing and operatively connecting the lower housing to the upper housing. The cooking appliance further includes a food mounting assembly. The food mounting assembly includes a bracket extending between the opposed frame members for retaining a means for supporting food items over the lower heating element.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a grinder for grinding herbs, coffee beans, spices, tobacco, and other dried plants into particulates. The grinder comprises a body and a filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a mesh filter and is coupled at the bottom of the body. The body comprises a battery and blade coupled to a shaft, which, in turn is coupled to a motor. When the motor is run, the motor spins the blade, which, in turn grinds the herb into particulates. The particulates of herb are collected at a pollen catching cap after being filtered by the mesh filter. Further, the grinder can include a storage assembly to store or transport the particulates of the herb. The grinder can include a USB port to recharge the battery and a lighting means to provide visibility to a user operating the grinder.

Abstract: A cooking pan assembly includes a container for receiving food to be cooked. The container includes a bottom wall and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall has an upper edge defining an opening into the container. A handle has a first end and a second end. A coupler releasably couples the first end to the perimeter wall adjacent to the upper edge. The coupler includes first mating member non-removably attached to the perimeter wall and a second mating member non-removably attached to the first end of the handle. The second mating member is releasably engaged to the first mating member.

Abstract: A culinary device that includes a planar first member that forms a throughhole and a planar second member. A multi-position coupling mechanism couples the planar first member with respect to the planar second member, and allows the planar second member to be moved from a first position with respect to the planar first member to a second position with respect to the planar first member.

Abstract: A bathtub chair is a planar support having a base rising upward to a first crest, extending downward therefrom to a though, rising upward therefrom to a second crest, and extending downward to a foot. The front base and rear foot are provided with a non-skid surface. An upper surface of the chair is provided with a non-skid cushion. An adjustment mechanism in the rear support base can be utilized to modify the tilt angle of the chair. The lower curve supports an occupant's legs and the larger curve supports the occupant's back and head. Maintaining the child's position minimizes water and soap flowing onto the child's face and eyes during washing.

Abstract: A curved shower rod attachment assembly, which includes a first element that is adapted and configured for attachment to a surface and a second element that is securable to the first element and includes a protrusion that has an opening formed therein that extending at an angle and is configured to receive a shower rod. The dual channel interlocking bracket allows a curved shower rod to hinge within the attachment assembly to preclude rotation and sagging.

Abstract: Exemplary dispensers and refill units having collapsible outlet tubes are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit includes a container, a pump having an outlet that is movable in a reciprocating motion and a flexible tube. A first end of the flexible tube is in fluid communication with the outlet of the pump and a second end connectable to a dispenser. When the second end is connected to a dispenser, the second end is stationary and movement of the pump outlet away from the second end causes the pump to dispense fluid and movement of the pump outlet toward the second end causes the flexible tube to collapse.

Abstract: A multiple dispensing assembly provides a plurality of containers that contain and dispense a composition, such as a cosmetic gel. Each container contains a unique composition that dispenses separately from the other containers. The containers are arranged in a geometric configuration enabling adjacent attachment to form a unitary, uniform conglomeration. The containers are joined through a rail portion, comprising a male and female rail. The rail portion enables the containers to join in a substantially unitary and uniform conglomeration through a geometric configuration of the containers. The rail portion further enables each container to be independently interchanged through a sliding motion. An internal vacuum pump portion, having a floating floor, displaces the composition from a lower region to an upper region of the container. A dispensing portion includes a spout that moves between a recessed position and an operational position.

Abstract: An arrangement incorporates a sink and a hand dryer which extends over the sink. The hand dryer is of the type which uses an air-knife mechanically to wipe the water from the user's hands. The hand dryer comprising two elongate air-knife discharge outlets—each outlet discharging a respective air-knife forwardly onto a hand of the user—the air-knife outlets being arranged side-by-side over the basin of the sink. Each air-knife outlet extends along a part of the hand dryer which is swept back at an angle such that the inboard end the air-knife outlet is in front of the outboard end of the air-knife outlet.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, an air diversion device comprises a cover adaptable to be coupled to a wall-mounted hand dryer, the cover at least partially surrounding an inner volume, a first aperture disposed in the cover and adaptable to bring a hand dryer output of the wall-mounted hand dryer into fluid communication with the inner volume, and a wand coupled to the cover and in fluid communication with the inner volume, wherein the wand comprises a flexible tube and a wand aperture disposed distal to the flexible tube and the cover.

Abstract: A hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a main body housing a suction motor, and a cyclone bin assembly removably mounted to the main body. The cyclone bin assembly may be partially or wholly nested in the body when the cyclone bin assembly is mounted to the body. The cyclone bin assembly may be removably mounted to a lower surface of the main body. The cyclone bin assembly may be removably mounted as a sealed unit.

Abstract: A brush vacuum cleaner having a brush set for receiving a driven brush roller, wherein at least one electric motor for a suction fan and for the drive of the brush roller is disposed in the brush set and wherein at least three air guiding channels are formed in a pivotable connecting element between the brush set and a filter housing. A supply of the dirt-laden suction air from the brush set to the filter housing takes place through the first air guiding channel, the filtered air is returned to the brush set through the second air guiding channel and through the third air guiding channel exhaust gas of the suction fan is returned to the filter housing to an air outlet.

Abstract: A cyclonic separating device includes: a first cyclonic separator defining a first longitudinal axis; a plurality of second cyclonic separators located downstream of the first cyclonic separator, arranged circumferentially around the first longitudinal axis in parallel, and integrally received in the first cyclonic separator; an inlet passage at least partially received in the first cyclonic separator; a guiding passage communicated with the inlet passage and the first cyclonic separator respectively, in which a fluid introduced through the inlet passage is tangentially guided into the first cyclonic separator by the guiding passage. In addition, a surface cleaning apparatus, a cleaner and a method for separating dust from a dust containing air using the cyclonic separating device are further provided.

Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a body, a controller supported by the body, a drive supporting the body to maneuver the robot across a floor surface in response to commands from the controller, and a pad holder attached to an underside of the body to hold a removable cleaning pad during operation of the robot. The pad includes a mounting plate and a mounting surface. The mounting plate is attached to the mounting surface. The robot includes a pad sensor to sense a feature on the pad and to generate a signal based on the feature, which is defined in part by a cutout on the card backing. The mounting plate enables the pad sensor to detect the feature. The controller is response to the signal to perform operations including selecting a cleaning mode based on the signal, and controlling the robot according to a selected cleaning mode.

Abstract: A mechanism by which the mop of a sponge roller mop is released without a user having to touch a dirty mop so that the sponge can be released and replaced with a clean sponge, including a sponge pin molded onto the brace which retains the sponge. The mechanism includes a transverse section with a movable hole through which the crown from the sponge pin is inserted. The wall is moved by a transverse spring force so that the wall from the opening of the trigger mechanism is placed between the crown and a lower section of the sponge pin to thereby retain the crown within the rod retaining mechanism. When a pushbutton is pushed transversely, it overcomes the spring force so that the crown is released and a downward force from the vertical compression spring forces the crown downwardly and out of the trigger mechanism, thereby releasing the sponge.

Abstract: A mop assembly including a mop handle and a mop head mountable on the mop handle and a spray head mounted on the mop handle or the mop head and a collapsible flexible bag reservoir filled with liquid that is removably mountable on the mop head or the mop handle and a liquid pump assembly adapted to pump liquid from the collapsible flexible bag reservoir to the spray head.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-program product for preventing overfilling in a dishwasher are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a method for preventing overfilling in a dishwasher is provided, wherein the dishwasher includes a water valve for providing water to the dishwasher and a drain pump for removing water from the dishwasher. The method comprises detecting an overfill condition in the dishwasher with at least one detection device, wherein the overfill condition corresponds to a water level in the dishwasher that is greater than a predetermined threshold. The method further includes controlling the drain pump and the water valve in response to detecting the overfill condition in order to facilitate removal of the overfill condition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dishwasher including a spray unit fixed to one sidewall of a wash tub and a reflecting plate assembly to reflect wash water sprayed from the spray unit onto dishes and to linearly reciprocate in a spray direction of the wash water sprayed from the spray unit. The dishwasher further includes a drive unit to drive the reflecting plate assembly, and a cam unit to transmit driving force of the drive unit to the reflecting plate assembly. The drive unit includes a motor to generate rotational force, and a belt forming a closed loop and caused to make cyclic movement by the motor. The cam unit is engaged with the belt to transmit power of the belt to the reflecting plate assembly. The cam is alternately engaged with first and second portions of the belt to cause the reflecting plate assembly to reciprocate.