Abstract: A structural arch having one or more elongated tension members disposed within a shell or core at or near the lowermost edge of the arch, and one or more elongated compression members disposed within the shell or core at or near the uppeimost edge of the shell. The core of the arch may be hollow, or optionally, lightweight filler material or filler members may occupy the core.

Abstract: A laminated composition shingle includes a first sheet having a first mineral granule surface and a first rectangular shape without tab cut-outs laminated with a second sheet having a second mineral granule surface. The second sheet has tab cut-outs along only one of the longer edges of the second sheet. An exposed portion of the laminated composition shingle that remains uncovered when the laminated composition shingle forms a roof covering has a width that is between 40% and 45% of an overall width of the laminated composition shingle. A width of the tab cut-outs is between 90% and 97% of the width of the exposed portion of the laminated composition shingle. All the tab cut-outs may have the same width. There may be visible marking on the shingle to indicate placement of the next course of shingles.

Abstract: A laminated roofing shingle includes a base layer attached to an overlay layer. The overlay layer provides tabs extending from a long edge. The tabs have a width that is exposed when the shingle is installed. The exposed surface of the base layer is covered by mineral granules from a first color group for a first distance from the long edge. The remainder of the exposed surface of the base layer is covered by mineral granules from a second color group. The exposed surface of the overlay layer is covered by mineral granules from a third color group for the first distance from the long edge. The remainder of the exposed surface of the overlay layer is covered by mineral granules from the second color group. The mineral granules may be applied to a continuous sheet in color lanes from which the base and overlay sheets may be cut.

Abstract: An asphalt-based shingle is formed with a substrate saturated with asphalt, an asphalt coating on the saturated substrate, and a top film bonded to the surface of the asphalt coating covering at least a portion of the shingle to be exposed when installed. The top film may be configured to mimic the appearance of traditional clay granules on the shingle or another shingle surface. More specifically, the top film is printed or coated with an image that mimics the appearance of a clay granule bed and is embossed, pressed, or molded to mimic the texture of a clay granule bed. The top film is UV resistant to protect the asphalt below from deterioration. An anti-stick film may be bonded to the back of the shingle to prevent shingles from sticking together when stacked into a bundle.

Abstract: The present invention is a gutter system comprising at least a gutter section and one or more downspout sections. It may further incorporate one or more elbow sections. Each of the gutter, downspout and elbow sections may incorporate at least one see-through section. Such see-through sections allow for the monitoring of the rainwater flow and debris in the gutter system. This monitoring facilitates detection of the exact spot of where debris collects in the gutter system, so that blockages in the gutter system can be predicted and prevented, debris build-up in the gutter system can be cleaned, and the gutter system can be repaired. Rainwater runoff can flow through the gutter system, and unnecessary cleaning of the gutter system, and the cost thereof, can be avoided. The elbow sections may incorporate an access port for access to the interior of the elbow, to permit the removal of debris therefrom.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a decorative panel, comprising a layered structure with a plate-shaped carrier on which there are provided a decorative substrate and a decorative layer applied to the decorative substrate, wherein the decorative panel further comprises in its layered structure at least one protective layer applied to the decorative layer, wherein the decorative panel comprises in its layered structure at least one stability layer, wherein the stability layer contains polyurethane, and wherein the stability layer has a density of >0.8 g/cm3. Such a decorative panel can particularly have improved stability.

Abstract: A floor panel for forming a floor covering wherein the floor panel is substantially realized on the basis of synthetic material. The floor panel is rectangular and comprises a first pair of opposite edges and a second pair of opposite edges such that both pairs of opposite edges comprise coupling parts allowing for mutually coupling a plurality of such floor panels to each other. The coupling parts of at least the first pair of opposite edges are configured such that two of such panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement and the coupling parts to this aim consist of a tongue and a groove as well as locking parts, which, in the coupled condition, prevent the shifting apart of tongue and groove. The floor panel has a global thickness which is smaller than or equal to 4.5 millimeters.

Abstract: An under deck drainage system is mounted on rail members connected to the bottom of deck stringers in a transverse orientation thereto. The rail members increase incrementally in thickness from the proximal end of the deck to the distal end of the deck where the water is discharged from the under deck drainage system so as to provide proper slope for the drainage of water by the under deck drainage system. A ventilation panel is mounted to the periphery of the deck to enclose the under deck drainage system yet provide an adequate supply of air to the system for drying water therefrom. The ventilation panel is formed with a ventilation portion that is located below the level of the deck stringers, and with a hem portion that has sufficient length to cover the under deck drainage system from view even at the distal end of the deck.

Abstract: A work scaffold having a platform and leg assemblies rotatably attached to each end of the platform. The platform may have a handle connected to free end that extends out the sides of the platform, which engage with links attached to the leg assemblies and the platform to lock the scaffold in an open or closed position. The platform may have hooks that extend out beyond the ends of the platform from under the platform so a second work scaffold can be situated on the hooks. The platform may be formed of boards with holes that receive cross members. A method for using a work scaffold. A method for forming a work scaffold.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a formwork anchor receptacle for arrangement on a bearing element of a formwork element, having a receptacle element, which has a receptacle opening for insertion of an anchor rod and a ball section for mounting on the mounting element of the formwork element, and having a retaining apparatus for retaining the receptacle element on the bearing element of the formwork element, wherein the retaining apparatus has a spacer element for contacting the bearing element of the formwork element, wherein the spacer element has an mounting opening for mounting on the receptacle element and a formwork device having such a formwork anchor receptacle.

Abstract: A reinforcing bar binding machine is provided with a cutting die having a wire through hole which penetrates through the die along a direction in which a wire is fed out, a blade portion adapted to move along an open plane of an opening at one end of the wire through hole to cut a terminating end portion of the wire which has passed through the wire through hole and an engagement portion adapted to be brought into engagement with a portion of the wire which lies in the vicinity of the terminating end portion thereof when the blade portion is rotated so as to bend to hold the portion lying in the vicinity of the terminating end portion.

Abstract: A rooftop fall protection anchor that comprises a plate, an anchor connection coupled with a first side of the plate, and at least one member on a second side of the plate, the member being substantially perpendicular and inboard of the plate's perimeter. The plate and/or member(s) may have holes to accommodate fasteners. The anchor connection may have at least one opening to attach a connection device of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS). The anchor connection may be coupled to the plate by a post.

Abstract: A sleeping module and a modular sleeping structure with a plurality of sleeping modules. The sleeping modules has a housing which defines a space dimensioned to accommodate a user in at least a lie-flat position, an entrance to permit access to and exit from the space of the housing, an openable closure member provided with the housing to at least partially obstruct the entrance for isolating the space from the surroundings and a holder useful with the openable closure member is provided at the housing to releasably hold the openable closure member in a closed position by way of an attractive force.

Abstract: A wave generating apparatus (100) for generating at least one wave in a surface of a body of water (102) has at least one wave generating object (12, 150) with at least one wave generating surface (13, 152), drive means (108, 110) for causing the wave generating object to oscillate along a path (106), with the wave generating object in contact with the body of water for at least some of the time. When there is a single wave generating object (12, 150), the wave extends away from the wave generating object and when there are multiple wave generating objects (12, 150), the wave generating objects (12, 150) and wave generating surfaces (13, 152) are configured such that substantially all of any waves generated extend away from the wave generating objects.

Abstract: A liquid containment vessel or pool having a wall constructed of thermoplastic polymers. Most pool walls are manufactured from steel or aluminum which are prone to deformation and corrosion. Polymer sheets or banding can be used to replace customary pool walls, offering a tough, strong, lightweight, corrosion resistant and easily installed material that can be manufactured from recycled plastics. When oriented, laminated, woven, corrugated, or layered, the strength of the polymer sheeting or banding increases further, allowing the present invention to be adapted for use in a variety of applications.

Abstract: A coping cover assembly for protecting users from hard edges of water features includes a pad that is substantially complementary to a coping. The pad is configured to couple to the coping of water features such as pools, spas and hot tubs. The pad is configured to shield a user from directly impacting the coping as the user approaches an edge of the water feature. The pad also is configured to extend over a perimeter surface of the water feature, such that the pad is configured to seat the user on the pad.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle maintenance dock including: a work space provided to elongate in a first direction, and formed to be dug in a predetermined depth with respect to a ground surface, and is provided to have an opened upper surface; and a plurality of vehicle support modules provided to shield one side of the opened upper surface of the work space and guiding a maintenance target vehicle to enter in a second direction inclined to the first direction and provided so that a maintenance target area of the maintenance target vehicle is exposed to the work space and continuously arranged in the first direction and arranged to be parallel to each other.

Abstract: Axial buckling restrained braces are provided. In various embodiments, a device comprises a plurality of cylindrical sleeves arranged parallel to each other. Each of the plurality of sleeves has an interior surface defining an interior region. A plastically deformable rod is arranged within the interior region of each of the plurality of sleeves. The plastically deformable rod is adapted to assume a helical shape upon compression.

Abstract: A building wall comprises a shear wall panel having a horizontal bottom edge, a bottom left corner, and a bottom right corner. The wall sits atop a horizontal base support located under the horizontal bottom edge of the shear wall panel. A tie-down couples the shear wall panel to the base support at a central point along the horizontal bottom edge of the shear wall panel such that the shear wall panel rocks under horizontal forces. Toe crushing elements are situated under the bottom corners of the shear wall panel. The bottom corners of the shear wall panel compress the toe crushing elements as the shear wall panel rocks about the tie-down under horizontal forces.

Abstract: A collapsible enclosure which is easily transitioned between a collapsed position for storage and an extended position for use. The collapsible enclosure generally includes a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall which are each split by a hinge such that they may be folded downwardly when the collapsible enclosure is in a collapsed position and extended upwardly when the collapsible enclosure is in an extended position. A roof is provided which includes a guide slot which guides corresponding guide pins on the side walls when the side walls are being transitioned between positions. The roof also includes pin receivers which engage with corresponding locking pins on the front and rear walls when the front and rear walls are extended. Securing members such as latches are provided to secure the roof against the lower portions of the walls when in the collapsed and expanded positions.

Abstract: A method for repairing a structure comprising at least one zone to be heated and which comprises the steps of inflating a frame to form a framework, attaching panels removably to the frame to form an enclosure referred to as a heating enclosure, positioning the enclosure over the zone, heating the interior space of the enclosure using a heating device.

Abstract: A tick-preventing multi-function-latch-pulley-handle and multi-function-latch-pulley-wheel popup comprises four-way circular roof intersector, foldable roof trusses, foldable side trusses, four upper corner intersectors and four lower corner intersectors each being able to be adjusted up and down, four automatic rounded-head see-saw post locks and four see-saw-post-lock springs respectively attached to the four lower corner intersectors for locking and unlocking upper corner intersectors, four multi-function latch-pulley-handles respectively and pivotably attached to the four upper corner intersectors for functioning as latches to wrap on the side trusses to lock the popup when folded and for also functioning as pulleys to wrap cables thereon and for also functioning as handles to unfold the popup, four upper octagonal posts, four multi-function post-centering water-discharging tick-preventing braces respectively attached to the four upper octagonal posts, tick-preventing downward teeth and water-discharging

Abstract: A fence panel is provided having a plurality of sub-panel assemblies positioned in a linear arrangement and coupled together via panel rails extending between opposing lateral ends of the fence panel. Each sub-panel assembly may include a plurality of fence boards coupled together by sub-panel rails that extend between opposing lateral ends of the sub-panel assembly. The panel rails may insertably receive a respective linear arrangement of the sub-panel rails. In addition, a respective sub-panel assembly spacer may be positioned between adjacent ones of the sub-panel assemblies to separate the sub-panel assemblies from each other. The fence panel may be provided in a kit consisting of a single packaged arrangement of fence panel components comprising or consisting of the sub-panel assemblies, sub-panel assembly spacers and the panel rails.

Abstract: A push-pull passage lock housing comprises upper and lower housings, and first and second connecting components. The upper and lower housings are connected to form a housing with a middle protuberance. The first connecting component is sleeved on the housing and located at one side of the protuberance, while the second connecting component is sleeved on the housing and located at the other side of the protuberance. The first and second connecting components are fastened together. The push-pull passage lock housing facilitates installation and improves assembly efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a casing that has a generally cylindrical configuration having a bottom side that includes a bottom side cavity. The bottom side has a topography that is generally a negative topography of a surface of an article with which the bottom side associates. The topography of the bottom side is defined by a plurality of offset surfaces that define raised edges, with the offset surfaces and resulting raised edges forming reliefs.

Abstract: A lock, including an outer subassembly, an inner subassembly, a safety mechanism, and a clutch. The clutch includes a square transmission tube and a sub-clutch. The safety mechanism includes a brake rod and a drive device. The inner subassembly includes an inner baffle plate, an inner baffle plate cover, a cylindrical tube, a transmission frame, and an inner doorknob. The inner baffle plate is inserted in the inner baffle plate cover. The cylindrical tube fits rotations of the inner baffle plate and the inner baffle plate cover. The transmission frame is disposed at one end of the cylindrical tube, and the inner doorknob is disposed at the other end of the cylindrical tube. The drive device includes a transmission member, a drive member, a first spring, a second spring, and a positioning slot. The positioning slot is disposed on the cylindrical tube.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock having a locking mechanism substantially comprising a rotary latch and pawl as locking mechanism components. In addition, at least one lever is implemented as a constituent part of an actuating and/or locking lever chain. The motor vehicle door lock also has at least one bearing pin for supporting the relevant locking mechanism component and/or the lever in a housing. Also provided is a bearing sleeve, which can be inserted into an opening in the locking mechanism component and/or the lever and is built up from at least two sleeve elements for the bearing pin. According to the invention, one sleeve element has a socket reaching through the opening. The socket engages in a substantially dimensionally stable manner in a plug receptacle of the other sleeve element.

Abstract: A reinforcing assembly may be configured for use in conjunction with a door latch mechanism. The reinforcing assembly is configured to reside within a recess or mortise defined within a body of the door. A body of said door latch mechanism is configured to be received, at least in part, within said reinforcing assembly. The reinforcing assembly includes a body having a back plate and one or more walls thereby defining a latch receiving cavity. At least one fastener is configured to secure the reinforcing assembly to the body of the door. The at least one fastener may be oriented substantially normal to the transverse plane of the door when securing the reinforcing assembly within the body of the door.

Abstract: A dual authentication system of an electronic locking device using an electronic key according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit that receives UID data pre-stored in the electronic key and encoding data generated by an input of a button provided in the electronic key, when a terminal portion provided in a key head of the electronic key is in electrical contact with a data communication unit of the electronic locking device; an authentication unit that performs dual authentication based on the UID data and the encoding data; and a command unit that commands the unlocking of the electronic locking device when the dual authentication on the UID data and the encoding data is successfully performed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking mechanism for a magnetic lock and including a locking body assembly. The locking mechanism includes a lock latch and a slide bar switch that move between an active and non-active positions. The lock latch cannot move freely in the active position, but can in the non-active position. The lock latch receives a magnet, and can move freely through magnetic force action. The locking body assembly includes a locking body and a locking plate. The locking body has a housings that form a cavity. When the locking mechanism and lock latch are fixed in the cavity, a hook portion of the lock latch can extend out of or retract into the cavity as the lock latch pivots, thereby engaging or disengaging with the locking plate, and either locking or unlocking the latch. The magnetic lock includes a key and the locking body assembly.

Abstract: A push-pull passage lock mounting device is provided for use with doors of various thicknesses. The device, which comprises a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, adjusting inserts, a central actuator block, a first threaded stud connected with the first mounting plate, a second threaded stud connected with the second mounting plate. The adjusting inserts are sleeved on the first threaded stud or the second threaded stud. The distance between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate can be adjusted via the inserts so as to adapt to doors with various thicknesses.

Abstract: A rod holder mounting system including first and second mounting bracket sub-assemblies adapted to couple to first and second opposing ends of a rod holder sub-assembly. The first and second mounting bracket sub-assemblies respectively couple to first and second opposing ones of a vehicle's existing tie down bracket coupling locations, existing tie down brackets, or a tool box, and the rod holder sub-assembly includes a cross bar with rod holder tubes and first and second locking systems adapted to removably couple the cross bar to the first and second mounting bracket sub-assemblies, respectively. The rod holder mounting system allows for the transportation of fishing rods and reels in a vehicle and locks both the rod holder sub-assembly to the vehicle and the rods and reels to the mounting system.

Abstract: A receptacle that can receive a cell phone or other mobile communication device or other useful objects such as keys that attaches over a restroom or changing room door latch used to secure the door during use of the restroom or changing room. Receptacle's position such that the usual insert a cell phone into the receptacle when the restroom stall door is secured closed and locked by a latch bolt. The user will not forget the cell phone because it will be necessary to remove the cell phone to access the latch bolt for unlocking the stall door. The device can also include advertising with DC and disposed on the receptacle surface or adjacent a portion of the receptacle surface. An ultraviolet light can be activated to help as a disinfectant device to kill bacteria and viruses on any cell phones or other objects in the receptacle.

Abstract: A key for a security device is provided. The key may include an electronic component configured to communicate with one or more security devices to initially receive one or more codes associated with each of the security devices. The key may also include a memory configured to store the one or more codes associated with the one or more security devices. The electronic component is configured to communicate with each of the one or more security devices for arming and/or disarming the security devices upon a matching of the code stored by the memory with the code associated with the security device.

Abstract: A tether system is described that tethers a mobile computing device to a base. The tether system allows the mobile computing device to be used by individuals, but does not allow the mobile computing device to be moved further away from the base than the length of the tether. The tether system includes a tether cord with a first end coupled to the base, and a second end coupled to a coupling apparatus. The base can be a fixed structure, or can be coupled to a fixed structure, at the location where the mobile computing device is kept. The coupling apparatus is coupled to the mobile computing device. With the coupling apparatus coupling one end of the tether cord to the mobile computing device, and the other end of the tether cord coupled to the base, the tether system couples the mobile computing device to the base.

Abstract: A lock contains: an attachment member and a fixing device. The attachment member includes a base, a first movable connection part and a second movable connection part which are rotatably connected on the base can expandable outward and retractable inward. The first movable connection part has a first extension, a first post opposite to the first extension, and a first tab. The second movable connection part has a second extension, a second post opposite to the second extension, and a second tab. The fixing device includes a case and a locking mechanism. The case is configured to fit with the base and has a retaining groove. The locking mechanism is arranged in the case and includes a movable rod configured to separate the first movable connection part from the second movable connection part.

Abstract: A door locking device for preventing a door from opening during a side collision comprises a base having one surface provided with an outside lever and another surface provided with a door latch to extend from the outside lever to contact an extending part which has a guide part extended through the base to be horizontal with the extending part. An inner side part of the guide part has a plurality of long grooves and a plurality of short grooves which are horizontal with the extending part. A rotator is inserted into the guide part and has a plurality of long ribs and a plurality of short ribs. A cap-shaped button has a bottom surface in contact with the plurality of long ribs. A blocking lever is linked to en upper end of the button and pivotably mounted in the base.

Abstract: A device for mechanically preventing the automatic opening of a vehicle door in the event of an object acting thereon includes a mounting clip fixed to an outer door part for an outer door handle. The mounting clip has a door opening mechanism having a balancing mass which is adjustably supported on the mounting clip and operatively connected to the outer door handle and can also be moved from a first operating position into a second operating position and back. A force introduction and locking element is associated with the balancing mass. A movement of the balancing mass from the first operating position into the second operating position can be prevented, limited, and/or reversed by way of the element. When viewed in the direction of movement of the bar the force introduction and locking element is advantageously supported against a door lock housing that is fastened to the vehicle door.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, when perception data is received that perceives a driving environment of an ADV, the lane configuration of one or more lanes of a road is determined based on the perception data. A speed of the ADV and a lane location of the ADV within a lane in which the ADV is driving are determined based on the lane configuration. A driving scenario is derived based on the lane configuration, the speed of the ADV, and the lane location of the ADV. The door locks of one or more doors of the ADV are locked or unlocked based on the driving scenario. Whether to lock or unlock a door of the ADV may be determined according to a set of door lock control rules in view of the driving scenario at the particular point in time.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock apparatus includes a meshing mechanism to mesh with a striker, a locking and unlocking mechanism switches between an unlocking state where a meshing can be released and a locking state where a meshing cannot be released, a control unit to authenticate a transmitter signal and to enable an outside operation switch when the transmitter is authenticated with the transmitter situated outside a vehicle, and an electric releasing mechanism to release a meshing as a result of the control unit driving the releasing motor to activate a releasing operation based on the outside operation switch when the control unit authenticates the transmitter, and the control unit switches from an authenticating state to a non-authenticating state when the transmitter outside the vehicle leaves an authenticating area and drives a locking and unlocking motor activating a locking operation when the control unit is switched to the non-authenticating state.

Abstract: Several vehicle liftgate striker and latch constructions are disclosed. The striker includes a striker base from which at least one striker pin extends. A latch, having a latch cover, is configured to be mounted on a vehicle liftgate, for juxtaposition to the striker base when the liftgate is closed and the latch engages the at least one striker pin. The striker includes a reactor structure for making contact with the latch cover, when the liftgate is closed, for controlling lateral movement of the latch relative to the striker base. The reactor structure preferably includes at least one roller mounted on a roller support, The latch cover has at least one side which Is angled, so as to exert force, having a lateral component, on the reactor structure. The at least one angled side of the latch cover may Include a detent, for providing additional restraining force, when the liftgate is in the closed position.

Abstract: A push-pull passage door lock comprising at least one handle, at least one lever, at least one rotating block, a slipping block, a latch bolt and a reset device for resetting the latch bolt. The lever, rotating block and slipping block are located inside the housing. The lever and rotating block are hinged to the housing. The rotating block comprises a rotation portion and a touch portion located at the two sides of an articulated shaft of the rotating block. One end of the lever is connected to the handle and the other end is adjacent the rotation portion. One end of the slipping block is connected to the latch bolt and the other end is adjacent the touch portion. The lever rotates the rotation portion of the rotating block, whereby the touch portion of the rotating block pushes up the slipping block and thereby retracts the latch bolt.

Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a hinge assembly that rotatably secures a first portion relative to a hinge axis. The hinge assembly can include an element that rotates around the hinge axis and moves toward and away from the hinge axis.

Abstract: A hinge assembly suppressing periodic motions and abrasive wear that supports an axial load and integrated a releasable hinge pin with retractable latch pins. The connector arms for the hinge assembly may include bearings, smooth outer surfaces, and tight fittings to help suppress the periodic motions and abrasive wear. Adjustable mounting apertures reduce stress on the hinge system. A hinge aperture for each member enables an axial load arm, such as thrust bearings, to pass through for reducing periodic movements during pivotal operation. A lock arm can also pass through the hinge apertures. The lock arm uses a locking pin to fasten the members together. A smooth outer surface inhibits abrasive wear and creates a smooth pivoting motion. Non-circular mounting apertures may enable adjustable mounting for reducing stress on the system.

Abstract: A door hinge having inner and outer door hinge parts comprising fixing means (hinge plates) for mounting to the door frame and to the door. The outer door hinge part has two bearing portions fixedly connected by the fixing means, and the inner door hinge part has one bearing portion between the two bearing portions of the outer door hinge part. At least one bearing portion has a blind hole with a flat base, and a first cylindrical sliding cup element lies in the blind hole with its end face outer wall superficially on the base of the blind hole. The first sliding cup element has a ball socket-shaped wall containing a metal ball. A second cylindrical sliding cup element lies fully or partly in the blind hole and, on its end face facing the ball, has a concave ball socket-shaped wall lying superficially on the ball surface.

Abstract: Vehicles, latches and latch assemblies are provided with retaining brackets for selective engagement with hinges. In an exemplary embodiment, a latch assembly includes a body having an arm extending to a shaft defining an axis. The latch assembly further includes a hinge configured to slide in a tangential direction to the axis into engagement with the shaft and configured to rotate about the shaft to selected angular positions. Also, the latch assembly includes a retaining bracket configured for fixed connected to the body and for selective engagement with the hinge at the selected angular positions.

Abstract: A movable partition system that can include branched overhead rails where movable panels, such as glass doors, wall panels, are guided along the branched overhead rails by path guides positioned with the overhead rails. The guide paths are shaped and aligned within the overhead rails to provide a smooth transition at the junction between overhead rails. The combination is suitable for use with both right-angle and oblique angle branched overhead rails.

Abstract: Actuating arm drive for at least one pivotably mounted actuating arm, in particular for driving a flap of a piece of furniture, comprising a plurality of articulatedly interconnected levers, wherein at least a first lever and a second lever of the actuating arm drive are arranged parallel to one another with a lateral spacing, and the levers each have two axial bores with a first standard spacing, through each of which bores an axial pin projects, wherein a third lever is provided which has receptacles for the axial pins with a second standard spacing, wherein the second standard spacing is greater or less than the first standard spacing, and wherein the axial pins each project through the axial bores of the first and second lever and are at least partially received in the receptacles of the third lever.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hinge for opening/closing a door, comprising: left and right plates respectively coupled to the door and a door frame; a main housing formed in the center of any one of the left and right plates; upper and lower auxiliary housings respectively formed at the top and the bottom of the other of the left and right plates; a support member coupled to and linked with the main housing by penetrating into any one of the upper and lower auxiliary housings; a guide member coupled to and linked with the other of the upper and lower auxiliary housings, formed by inserting a portion thereof into the main housing, and having a screw hole for adjustment; an adjustment member having a screw bar for adjustment and a screw bar for fixing, which are formed to have different screwing directions as a right-handed screw and a left-handed screw, and having an adjustment space for interference prevention between the screw bar for adjustment and the screw bar for fixing; a fixing member for fixing the

Abstract: An actuating arm drive for a pivotably mounted actuating arm including a pivotably mounted main lever, a force accumulator for exerting a force for supporting the opening and/or closing movement of the actuating arm drive on the main lever at a force introduction point, and a setting device for setting the force introduction point on the main lever. The force is introduced to the main lever at the force introduction point via a force introduction element which is loaded by the force accumulator via levers, and the setting device is designed to move the force introduction element along a bearing contour formed on the main lever. In each pivoting position of the main lever between the open and closed position of the actuating arm drive, and in each setting of the setting device, the loaded force introduction element is forced along the bearing contour in the same direction.