Abstract: A system includes one or more components within an internal cabin of a vehicle. An imaging device is configured to obtain an image of the one or more components. A state determination control unit includes a processor. The state determination control unit is in communication with the imaging device. The state determination control unit receives image data including the image from the imaging device. Further, the state determination control unit determines a state of the one or more components based on the image data.

Abstract: Systems and devices to control linear, rotational, and/or arcuate motion are provided herein. In some examples, a pin system is configured for insertion in a door and/or door jamb, and to control motion of the door, such as a speed with which the door closes. In some examples, a hinge pin is configured to replace a conventional hinge pin and to control motion of the door. In some examples, a hinge system is configured to replace a conventional door hinge and to control motion of the door.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring broken spot weld artifacts has a framework for supporting a light and a plurality of cameras for acquiring controlled images of a specimen with minimal distortion and parallax. The framework holds the specimen flat and in a reproducible position, controlling movement while imaging. The image data is received in a computer programmed with image processing software capable of isolating and measuring the artifacts. A calibration standard is used to correct for aberrations.

Abstract: A rotary damper includes an actuator including an extension side that is connected to a linkage. The rotary damper includes the linkage, a cam follower, and a cam wheel. The linkage is connected to the cam follower and the cam follower is movable relative to the cam wheel. The cam follower contacts a first portion of the cam wheel when in a locked state. The cam follower contacts a second portion of the cam wheel when a rotational force is applied to the cam wheel and the extension side of the actuator extends to apply an actuator force that counteracts a portion of the rotational force.

Abstract: A disclosed drive assembly is suitable for driving an actuatable component in a first direction and a second direction. The drive assembly includes a housing and a drive rod. The drive rod selectively extends and retracts to apply a driving force to the actuatable component in a first and a second direction, respectively. The driving force creates a reactive force on the housing. An override assembly includes a spring in communication with the housing. The housing pushes a first end of the spring toward a second end of the spring when the reactive force exceeds a predetermined limit and the drive rod applies the driving force in the first direction. The housing pulls the second end of the spring toward the first end of the spring when the reactive force exceeds the predetermined limit and the drive rod applies the driving force in the second direction.

Abstract: A door closer is provided to automatically pull a storm or screen door to a fully closed position without user action. The door closer includes a bracket housing with a cam switch movable along a track as the door opens and closes. The closer cylinder rod is engaged with the cam switch until the door is fully opened. The cam switch biases the closer cylinder and rod as the door approaches the closed position.

Abstract: A door closer is provided to automatically pull a storm or screen door to a fully closed position without user action. The door closer includes a bracket housing with a cam switch movable along a track as the door opens and closes. The closer cylinder rod is engaged with the cam switch until the door is fully opened. The cam switch biases the closer cylinder and rod as the door approaches the closed position.

Abstract: A pneumatic door closer having an arming and latching mechanism that once armed permits a door to be held open by placing it in the desired open position and easily released by opening the door slightly, resetting the arming and latching mechanism permitting the door to be closed. A lever having a flat-profile spring over a substantial portion of its exterior surface is rotated into a position adjacent a latching washer causing the latching washer to canter upon a slight closure of the door, locking the door in an open position. Upon release of the door by further opening the door slightly, the cantered latching washer is released and a recoil spring causes the released latching washer to straighten or become uncantered, permitting a piston rod to move freely relative to the latching mechanism causing the door to close. The single piece lever and external flat-profile spring are easily manufactured and assembled and provides a reliable latching mechanism that can be conveniently operated with one hand.

Abstract: The hinge (1) for furniture comprises at least one deceleration device attached to the outside of the hinge box (4), an actuating lever (12) for the deceleration device, supported in oscillating fashion in the hinge box (4), and elastic return means to bring the actuating lever (12) back to an initial position, the deceleration device comprising a housing body (15) which extends peripherally along a side wall (9) of the box (4) and has means for fixing it to the side wall (9), the elastic return means being located on the housing body (15) outside the box (4) and providing at least one elastic arm (16) which protrudes into the inside of the box (4) through an aperture (17) in the side wall (9) of the box (4) to connect operatively with the actuating lever (12).

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a damper device which can facilitate an operation to incorporate it into a storage device including an openable/closable member. The damper device includes a cylindrical-shaped cylinder 10, a piston 20 reciprocatingly movable within the cylinder 10 in the axial direction, a piston rod 30 having one end connected to the piston 20 with the other end exposed from the cylinder 10, and a spring 40 for energizing the piston rod 30 in a direction to push it into the inside of the cylinder 10. The damper device further includes hold means which, against the energizing force of the spring 40, can hold a piston 20 connecting member at a moved position where it has been pulled out from the cylinder 10. The hold means includes, for example, a secured pawl 31 provided on the piston rod 30 and an engaging hole 55 formed in a cap 50.

Abstract: A releasable locking assembly for a door control cylinder is disclosed. The assembly fits over the rod of the door control cylinder and includes a locking flange member maintained in a confined space within a pair of concentric closed end cup members. The locking flange member engages the rod to hold the door control cylinder in an extended position by gently pushing on the outer cup member and disengages the locking flange member by further opening the door, allowing the cylinder rod to retract in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A propping support for a chest, having a lid rest fastened on an inside surface of the lid of a chest, and a wall rest connected with the body of the chest. The lid rest and the wall rest are connected by a support device which secures the lid of the chest in a flipped-open position. To improve operational safety, the propping support has a spring holder with a spring element. An actuating element, which is prestressed by a spring against the spring element, can be displaced in a guide between two tilt positions of the chest lid when the lid of the chest is closed. The lid rest and the wall rest are coupled to the spring holder by swivel bearings.

Abstract: A cylinder lock door closure device. In an exemplary application, the cylinder lock door closure device includes a cylindrical housing, a piston assembly, an arm assembly, a cylindrical catch piece and a hard stop whereby when a door is opened past 90° open, it will automatically lock in an open position. When the door is tapped toward the open position, the automatic lock will be released and the door returned to a closed position.

Abstract: A hidden door closer is based upon the positioning of a torsional spring adjacent the hinge edge of a door, which door has a hollow interior hidden closer portion with a closer mounted in an access opening so that the torsional spring and its housed assembly can be mounted in the opening is disclosed. The closer is mounted on the hinge side of the door. The torsional spring has a mid-portion crank which extends through an access opening with a coupler to the jamb or door frame. A pneumatic dampener is mounted in opposed relation to the torsion spring crank to slow the closing action induced by the Coil spring. Adjustment elements are provided in the dampener to emperically adjust its action prior to and after installation.

Abstract: A door closure delay device is provided for connection to a door and a frame, whereby the user may delay the closing of the door by actuating a pneumatic timer which is coupled to a pneumatic or hydraulic door closer. The door closer includes a housing, a shaft extending outwardly from the interior of the housing, and a piston or other means for pressurizing the fluid within the housing. The timer includes a control mechanism for setting the amount of time desired to keep the door open, and a timing valve which is normally open but closes when the timer is actuated. When the door is opened and the pneumatic or hydraulic timer actuated, the door remains open for the selected period of time during which the timing valve prevents fluid pressurized within the housing from escaping, and upon the expiration of the selected time period, the timing valve opens and allows the door to close.

Abstract: A pneumatic door-closer includes a door-closer body pivoted to a generally L-shaped crank unit which is mounted pivotally on a support. The unit includes a long crank arm member and a short crank arm member, and can be adjusted to change the positions of the members relative to the support. The adjustable connection of the crank unit to the support enables the door-closer to work regardless of whether the left or the right side of the associated door is hinged to a door frame. The piston rod of the body has a right-hand screw portion engaged threadedly with a piston body, and a left-hand screw end portion engaged with a nut for retaining the piston body on the piston rod.

Abstract: This is an improved door closer mechanism for attachment to, or incorporation into, a standard spring type door closer, or for use with a standard spring type door closer. It is particularly useful for screen or storm doors. The unique feature is a reversible pawl and ratchet assembly operating on a rod between the door and door casing, which allows the door to ratchet open freely to any desired position where it is held by the pawl until a slight closing pull or push on the door reverses action of the pawl and allows the door to close freely. While the door is closing or is fully closed, reopening of the door resets the pawl for again holding the door open as desired. Reversing of the pawl is fully automatic, and nothing has to be manually touched except the door itself.

Abstract: A door closer includes a spring-loaded piston forming part of a conventional pneumatic dashpot, which retards the speed of a door during closing, and an elastomeric sleeve which is longitudinally compressed during opening of the door to retard the speed of the door during opening and to apply substantial resistance to further opening movement as the door approaches its fully open position. Closing speed of the door is also initially retarded by the compressed sleeve.

Abstract: Door speed is controlled by a pneumatic dashpot including a spring-loaded piston having a piston rod which extends through an elastomeric silicone rubber braking sleeve which is longitudinally compressed as the door opens to increase the friction between the piston rod and the sleeve. One or more enlargements on the piston rod provide increased friction as the rod moves through the braking sleeve to control closing speed and to provide greater wind resistance.

Abstract: A door-operating mechanism is disclosed which is particularly suited for use with hingedly mounted swinging glass doors of a refrigerated display cabinet. The door operating mechanism includes an extensible gas spring biased toward an extended condition, and a linkage arrangement operatively interconnecting the gas spring with the door. A portion of the gas spring is movably disposed within a slot defined by the linkage arrangement such that in one position of the gas spring the door is biased toward its closed position, and in another position of the gas spring the door may be maintained in an opened position such as for stocking or maintenance of the display cabinet.

Abstract: A dashpot type door closer having an internal mechanism which will latch the door in an open position when the door is opened a sufficient distance, and which will release the door from a latched open position when the door is moved slightly more in the opening direction. A piston rod having a latching member extends through the internal mechanism and the latching member is pivoted between latched and unlatched positions by the internal mechanism.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a tire pressure drop audible warning-giving apparatus, which is provided in an air chamber defined by a pneumatic tire and a wheel rim assembled with the pneumatic tire so as to strike the wheel rim for emitting an alarming sound when a tire inner pressure is dropped in the air chamber below an allowable limit. The apparatus comprises in combination: a securing member secured to the wheel rim; a blow hammer provided spacedly from the securing member in the direction perpendicular to the radial direction of the wheel rim; and a connecting member made of a resilient material and having one end connected with the radially outer end of the securing member and the other end connected with the blow hammer; wherein the blow hammer has at its radially outer end a protrusion extending radially outwardly from the radially outer end of the connecting member, and at its radially inner end a blow portion.

Abstract: A door guard for a swingable door that is mounted in a doorway having a door closer affixed to the doorway permits the door to open beyond the point which would normally be the widest open position allowed by the door closer and slows the rate of movement of the door so as to prevent damage to the door, door closer, or doorway. The door guard includes a flexible resilient arm extending transversely across the inside of the door and connected to the door closer at a point intermediate its ends, said arm is anchored at its inner end to the door and has its outer end releasably attached to the door, and catch means mounted on the door for releasably attaching the outer end of the arm to the door. When a force such as a gust of wind causes the door to fly open, such that the door closer reaches its fully extended position, the outer end of the arm is released by the catch means and the arm flexes to permit the door to continue opening.

Abstract: A safety device for automatically closing a door in response to a predetermined condition, such as fire, is provided by a selectively disengageable brake operatively associated with a pivotable door closure arm. The brake includes a flexible cable wrapped around a brake drum, and means to selectively tighten the cable around the drum. A crank-pin rotates conjointly with the drum and engages the door closure arm to expeditiously close the door in the event of fire.