Abstract: The invention relates to a folding ski having an articulated connection. The technical problem is to configure a folding ski structure that will act as a classic ski, which means that the assembled structure of the folding ski will act as a uniform support.

Abstract: The present bottom rail controlled bed rail is a one handed bed rail where the bottom rail is lifted out of seats in left and right bases, whereupon the guard rail portion of the bed rail is free to swing relative to the left and right bases. When the bottom rail is lifted, the bottom rail slides up right and left end frame members of the guard rail portion. The left and right end frame members remain pivotally engaged to the left and right bases.

Abstract: A foldable ruler includes a first ruler segment, a second ruler segment pivotally coupled to the first ruler segment, a third ruler segment pivotally coupled to the second ruler segment, and a fourth ruler segment pivotally coupled to the third ruler segment. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth ruler segments includes a first side surface and a second side surface opposite the first side surface. At least one of the first and second side surfaces includes a first set of indicia representing units of measurement. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth ruler segments also includes a top surface extending between the first and second side surfaces. The top surface of the fourth ruler segment includes a second set of indicia representing a plurality of angles.

Abstract: A mounting fixture for positioning a workpiece in a desired relationship with an apparatus including an articulation joint for coupling first and second tubular members in a desired angular relationship. The articulation joint includes a first end portion clamped to an interior surface of the first tubular member and a second end portion clamped to an interior surface of the second tubular member. First and second clamping members of the articulation joint are clamped together to prevent pivotable movement between a first articulation member and a second articulation member of the articulation joint.

Abstract: An assist device includes a plurality of links that are connected to each other at connection junctions. A terminal link of the plurality of links includes a handle connection attached thereon. Another terminal link of the plurality of links includes a connection structure attaching a device to be passed about an object.

Abstract: The adjustment device, also known as a recline mechanism, includes a sidemember that attaches to a vehicle seat having a uniform mounting surface allowing the attachment of a five-door as well as a three-door recline mechanism with a modular mounting plate without the need to have additional recline mechanisms.

Abstract: A folding joint mechanism for stackably collapsing elongated structural sections includes a plurality of substantially identical brackets pivotably interconnected and rotatable between an extended and a stowed configuration. In the extended configuration, the brackets abut each other against stop protrusions on the top outside surface of each bracket forming foldable extensions that are able to support significant weight by distributing the top. side force. In the stowed configuration, the brackets are compacted to a substantially stacked disposition whereby the brackets are aligned and directly adjacent to one another. The joint and bracket assemblies may be employed in elongated sections of various structures in which compactability may be advantageous for shipping, storage, and user transportation.

Abstract: A wobble joint fitting for an adjustment device of a motor vehicle seat, in particular for a seat back hinge fitting, comprises (a) a first fitting part comprising an internal ring gear, (b) a toothed eccentric gear that engages the internal ring gear and that has an eccentric hole, (c) an eccentric to which a rotatable drive part is associated and which comprises wedge segments, (d) a second fitting part that is adjustable with respect to the first fitting part, and (e) a wrap spring. The wrap spring is a flat open spring ring and extends over an angle of less than 360°. The eccentric gear comprises a collar for the spring ring to fit against.

Abstract: A mounting fixture for positioning a workpiece in a desired relationship with an apparatus including an articulation joint for coupling first and second tubular members in a desired angular relationship. The articulation joint includes a first end portion clamped to an interior surface of the first tubular member and a second end portion clamped to an interior surface of the second tubular member. First and second clamping members of the articulation joint are clamped together to prevent pivotable movement between a first articulation member and a second articulation member of the articulation joint.

Abstract: Joint assemblies for collapsible structures include a mating member and a receiving member connected together by a flexible member. The receiving member includes a socket section having a lumen with an internal surface and a longitudinal slot. The mating member includes a tip section that, at a first end thereof, has a non-circular cross-section that provides at least two points of contact with the internal surface of the socket section when the tip section is positioned within the lumen of the socket section. The joint assemblies include a slider that has an internal diameter that varies along the length of the slider to retain the tip section of the mating member within the lumen of the receiving member.

Abstract: A wobble joint fitting for an adjustment device of a motor vehicle seat, in particular for a seat back hinge fitting, comprises (a) a first fitting part comprising an internal ring gear, (b) a toothed eccentric gear that engages the internal ring gear and that has an eccentric hole, (c) an eccentric to which a rotatable drive part is associated and which comprises wedge segments, (d) a second fitting part that is adjustable with respect to the first fitting part, and (e) a wrap spring. The wrap spring is a flat open spring ring and extends over an angle of less than 360°. The eccentric gear comprises a collar for the spring ring to fit against.

Abstract: The invention relates to a corner accessory for placing at the junction between at least two ducts that extend in different directions, the accessory comprising two distinct flaps, one of which includes a projecting element and the other of which includes a circular opening receiving said projecting element to allow said flaps to pivot about a pivot axis, the circular edge of said opening opening out locally to a straight slot that extends radially relative to the circular edge of said opening and that opens out into a free edge of said flap. According to the invention, said projecting element is a cylindrical wall presenting firstly an outside diameter equal, ignoring clearance, to the inside diameter of said circular opening so that during pivoting of one flap relative to the other, the outside face of said cylindrical wall slides over the edge face of the circular edge of said opening, and presenting secondly a height that varies around its circumference.

Abstract: What is described is a joint arrangement for the articulated connection of two segments of a patient bed, with two joint parts (36, 38), each of which is connected rigidly to one of the segments and which are pivotable relative to one another about a common joint axis (64) by means of a shaft journal (46), the joint parts (36, 38) carrying, in each case on at least one of their faces confronting one another axially, blocking faces (60) intended for bearing against one another, and the joint parts (36, 38) being capable of being tensioned axially relative to one another by means of a tensioning mechanism (46, 54, 50), and the blocking faces (60) lying in each case at least approximately in a plane containing the joint axis (64).

Abstract: A knuckle joint locking and release mechanism for a power tool having a locking mode where relative articulation between two body portions of the power tool is prevented and a release mode where relative articulation between the two body portions of the power tool is unhindered. The knuckle joint locking and release mechanism is biased into the locking mode but can be placed into the release mode by engaging an actuator pushbutton located on either side of the knuckle joint.

Abstract: A fitting (5) for a vehicle seat, in particular a motor vehicle seat, comprises a first fitting part (7); a second fitting part (8) that can be rotated about an axis (A) relative to the first fitting part (7); a drivable eccentric (11; 111) that is mounted for rotating about the axis (A); and at least two locking elements (13) that are guided in the radial direction with respect to the axis (A) by the first fitting part (7), can be moved radially outward under the action of the eccentric (11; 111), and interact radially outward with the second fitting part (8) in order to lock the fitting (5). When the fitting (5) is in the locked state, at least one locking element (13) tilts in the counter direction in relation to the adjacent locking device (13).

Abstract: A ratcheting mounting device has a base that is formed with pair of flanges, each of the flanges for securing the base to an external surface, and a receptor gear surface formed with a quantity of gear teeth arranged in a radial pattern. A ratcheting coupler has an insertion gear surface formed with a quantity of gear teeth arranged in a radial pattern that is structured to cooperate with the radial pattern of gear teeth of the receptor gear surface of the ratchet base. A rigid arm appendage is secured to the ratcheting coupler in a ratcheting rotational relationship to the base. A coupler clamping mechanism secures the ratcheting coupler to the base with the gear teeth interlocked. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ratcheting coupler also has two sets of gear teeth arranged on opposite sides of the ratcheting coupler.

Abstract: An indexer for positioning a limb extension bar used with an examination table. The indexer permits a selective fixed position in the forward and backward directions and a selective fixed position with respect to rotational movement. The indexer consists of a housing and a translator that sits within the housing. A locking member sits within the translator. The locking member has meshing teeth that mate with a similar structure located on the housing to selectively fix the extension bar in a desired position.

Abstract: A foldable golf cart includes two main rods, and a handle connected to the main rods by means of a joining member, which includes left and right parts respectively coupled to the main rods, an intermediate part positioned between the left and the right parts and coupled to the handle, a knob arranged next to the right part, and a pivotal bolt inserted through the above parts and the knob; the left and the right parts have radial teeth opposing radial teeth of the intermediate part; the knob and the right part have protrusions, and slopes between the protrusions on opposing sides such that space can be provided between the parts, and the radial teeth disengage for allowing angular displacement of the left and the right parts relative to the intermediate part when the knob is turned such that the protrusions contact lower ends of the slopes of the right part.

Abstract: A turnbuckle device (10) for clamping concrete shell elements (35, 36) comprises stationary claws (14, 15) and pivotable claws (24, 25) which can be clamped with the stationary claws (14, 15) via a wedge (28) on two neighboring concrete shell elements (35, 36) in that the claws (14, 15, 24, 25) engage in profilings on the frame of the concrete shell elements (35, 36). The stationary claws (14, 15) have archings (18) which engage behind transverse struts (34) or longitudinal struts (33) of a concrete shell element (36). The turnbuckle device (10) is displaceably held on the concrete shell element (36) via the archings (18). If the claws (14, 15, 24, 25) are within the concrete shell element (36), the turnbuckle device (10) can be displaced on the concrete shell element (36) in a longitudinal direction of the transverse strut (34 ) only that far that the turnbuckle device (10) does not project over an outer edge (39) of the concrete shell element (36).

Abstract: A casing (32) included in a baby carriage folding mechanism is mounted on a substantially middle part of the handle of a folding baby carriage. Hinged joints (33) each having a stationary member (34) and a movable member (35) are connected to the opposite ends of the casing (32), and pipes (18) forming the handle are connected to the hinged joints (33), respectively. The pipes (18) are connected to the movable members (35) of the joints (33). Actuating members (38a and 38b) capable of being operated by an operating mechanism included in the casing (32) are connected to the movable members (35) of the hinged joints (33). The actuating members (38a and 38b) turn the movable members (35) relative to the corresponding stationary members (34) for folding and developing the folding baby carriage.

Abstract: A joint is provided that automatically pre-tensions itself during assembly. The joint includes first and second structural members, such as a back upright and a pivot link in a chair. A torsion spring bushing and a pair of threaded anchors pivotally connect the first structural member to the second structural member. The anchor and back upright include mating angled surfaces that inter-engage and rotate the torsion spring bushing during assembly in a manner that pre-tensions the spring bushing while engaging the anchors in a direction parallel an axis of rotation defined by the joint.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the position of a stroller handle includes two housings each having a first half part and a second half part joined one to the other in angularly displaceable manner. Each housing has disposed therein a toothed disk, and is formed with a control button providing manipulation access thereto. The toothed disks have radial teeth and are each spring biased to concurrently engage teeth formed in the first and second half parts, so as to prevent the second half part from moving relative to the first half part. Each second half part is freed to turn relative to a corresponding first half part when the appropriate control button is actuated to disengage the toothed disk from its first half part. This permits the handle to be adjusted.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the position of a stroller handle includes two housings each having a first half part, and a second half parts turnably combined with the first half part. The housing each receives a toothed disk, and ahs a control button thereto. The toothed disks have radial teeth, and are each biased to the joint of the half parts by a spring so as to engage the locking teeth of the first half part and the teeth of the second half part at the same time for preventing the second half part from moving relative to the first half part. The second half parts can be turned relative to the first ones when the control buttons are manipulated to make the toothed disks disengage the first half parts, thus allowing the handle to be adjusted.

Abstract: A 180-degree folding support joint includes a pair of joint members each including an outer wall and an inner wall and defining an engaging slot therebetween for disposing the inner wall of the other joint member therein, wherein a frame leg is adapted to affix on each joint member in such a manner that in a folded condition, each frame leg is adapted for pivotally rotating 180 degrees from each other in order to pivotally fold the frame legs together, and in an unfolded condition, each joint member is biased against each other in order to lock up the rotation of the joint members, so as to align the frame legs with each other.

Abstract: A casing (32) included in a baby carriage folding mechanism is mounted on a substantially middle part of the handle of a folding baby carriage. Hinged joints (33) each having a stationary member (34) and a movable member (35) are connected to the opposite ends of the casing (32), and pipes (18) forming the handle are connected to the hinged joints (33), respectively. The pipes (18) are connected to the movable members (35) of the joints (33). Actuating members (38a and 38b) capable of being operated by an operating mechanism included in the casing (32) are connected to the movable members.(35) of the hinged joints (33). The actuating members (38a and 38b) turn the movable members (35) relative to the corresponding stationary members (34) for folding and developing the folding baby carriage.

Abstract: A baton structure is provided. The baton structure includes a knocking cylinder and a hollow connecting tube integrally extending from a surface of the knocking cylinder. A handle is pivotably mounted to the hollow connecting tube so that the handle is foldable to reduce the storage volume of the baton structure.

Abstract: The connector device of the arched poles of a tent is remarkable in that it includes two components (4-5), (9-10) which are able to be coupled into each other in a configuration and connection in the form of a knee permitting a positioning of said components either in a vertical plane or in an extension corresponding to the assembly and placing under tension of the segments of an arch, or by being folded corresponding to a folded position of said segments, and in that a male component (4-9) has on either side of its median portion a part receiving the end of the upper segment and opposite an arm of great length equipped with means permitting its articulation on the second component (5-10) and its locking into position, and in that a female component (5-10) has on either side of a median portion on the one hand means permitting the attachment of a lower segment, and on the other a fork shape (5b-10d) having a V configuration with inside an oblong port having a V configuration and permitting the positioning, th

Abstract: An improved stem for a bicycle comprises a pivot member having a lateral member and a locking member attached to the underside of the lateral member, wherein the pivot member has two free ends each having a pivot portion and the locking member has two free ends as well; a column member having a first connecting mechanism at the top thereof for pivotally connecting to the pivot portion; and a sleeve member securing a handlebar, and being provided with a second connecting mechanism at the free end thereof for pivotally connecting the other pivot portion of the pivot member, whereby the locking member can be operated to move so that each free end thereof is fixedly attached to or detached from the first connecting mechanism and the second connecting mechanism so as to achieve the adjustment of the angle between the column member and the pivot member, and the angle of the handlebar, at the same time.

Abstract: A foldable baby stroller having a set of legs and a handle which are swingable relative to each other between operating and collapsed configurations. In the operating configuration, the front legs and handle lie generally on the same arc to provide a smooth transition from the legs to the handle. The rear legs are preferably curved as well. In the collapsed configuration, the front legs lie generally parallel to the rear legs. A stabilizing side section runs on each side of the stroller between respective front and rear legs. The stabilizing side section is swingably affixed to its respective front leg at a position closer to the handle than the wheels and is swingably affixed to its respective rear leg at a position closer to the wheel than the handle to provide for a stable baby stroller in the operating configuration and a baby stroller that is readily collapsible.

Abstract: A fixing device for the armrest of a baby stroller including a fixing seat secured with one end thereof to the armrest and provided therein with a receiving space; an engaging device placed in the receiving space and comprised of an engaging unit and a push button. Wherein, the engaging unit is received through a connecting seat in the fixing seat, an end thereof protrudes out of an open end of the fixing seat; the bottom of the engaging unit is provided with a restorable spring. The push button is provided on the engaging unit and is placed in a slot of the fixing seat. The push button is suitably movable up and down in the slot for suitable pivotal action the engaging unit so that the engaging unit can be engaged in the engaging groove provided in the folding joint unit of the baby stroller. The armrest of the baby stroller thus can be assembled and detached in a convenient way, and can be effectively secured.

Abstract: Two embodiments of a wiper blade attachment adapter are disclosed, each directed to different market areas. Both embodiments incorporate a partially hollow main body defined by side walls with opposed first and second ends, and joined to and spaced apart by a web extending from the end of the adapter to central pin receiving apertures in the side walls. A bar extends between the side walls at the second end, otherwise the space between the side walls is open between the bar at the second end and the web. The region of the web adjacent the pin apertures includes an extension of those apertures, forming a through open passage of generally keyhole configuration, open at its bottom, which can embrace a central retaining pin on the receptacle structure of the wiper's primary lever. A latch member is integrally attached to the first end of the adapter body by a flexible hinge member (e.g. a "living hinge") such that the latch member is a permanent movable part of the adapter.

Abstract: An umbrella has a foldable canopy, an elongated boom having an end, a joint at the end connected to the canopy and suspending the canopy from the boom end, an upright mast having an upper end, and a fitting having a lower part fixed in the upper mast end, an upper part slidably receiving the boom. A pivot interconnects the upper and lower parts for pivoting of the upper part on the lower part about a horizontal axis between a deployed position with the boom extending transversely of the mast and a storage position with the boom extending generally parallel to the mast. A slide is longitudinally displaceable on the mast between a lower position in which it frees the upper part for pivoting between its storage and deployed positions and an upper position in which it engages the upper part in both the storage and deployed positions and positively retains the upper part therein.

Abstract: A collapsible, stackable cargo unit for carrying one or more vehicles has a wingable ramp by which vehicles roll on or off the unit. The ramp swings to a fixed upright position during vehicle shipment. After the vehicles are unloaded, the ramp swings down and inwardly relative to the unit so that the ramp lies flat upon a lower frame of the unit. The connection between the ramp and the lower frame includes a terminus fixed to the lower frame. The terminus has opposed upright walls defining slots, the slots having major diameters normal to the lower frame. The connection also has a floating block whose pins rotatably and slidably fit in the slots of the terminus. The connection also has an ear fixed to a post forming one side of the ramp. The ear has a slot aligned with the longitudinal axis of the post. The ear faces on the floating block, and a stud on the floating block fits in this slot. The stud and slot let the post rotate and slide on the floating block.

Abstract: A collapsible device for a baby carriage has a locking disc as a male joint fixed with an inverted U-shaped push rod and a female joint fixed with each of the ends of a protective rod combined together and locked or unlocked by a push button fitted in the female joint. A locking block deposited and moved back and forth in a chamber in the female joint to engage or disengage from the locking disc so that the female joint can be locked together or unlocked from the locking disc so as to swing up the protective rod relative to the push rod for collapsing the baby carriage.

Abstract: A device for preventing folding of a lower joint for a one touch type dome shaped tent is disclosed. If the upper joint is locked or released, the lower joint is also locked or released automatically. A connecting portion of the lower joint is provided with a round projection and with an elongate slot, and the middle segment is provided with a socket and a supporting step, in such a manner that the round projection can be mounted upon the supporting step. Further a coil spring is installed on the neck portion of the lower segment so that the leading end of the coil spring should able to push the tip of the socket.

Abstract: A collapsible tent frame has two pole position bases and a plurality of reverse U-shaped frame units to combine with the pole position bases to support a tent roof cloth. Each frame unit consists of two main frame poles having their lower ends screwed with the position bases to stand in radiant direction, and a vertical extension pole connected with a main frame pole at one end and with a horizontal extension pole at the other end with a collapsible hinge to form a reverse U-shaped frame unit. After all frame units are assembled with the position bases, two position ropes can be inserted through each frame unit firmly to keep all the frame units spaced apart from each other at a proper distance. Two sustaining bases are provided to sustain the outer-most frame unit pulled upward to form an entrance for this tent.

Abstract: A safety side rail for a bed is disclosed comprising a side panel supported by a pair of spaced-apart foot members, each adapted to be inserted under a side edge of the bed mattress. The side panel is supported by one end of the foot members, and is movable relative to the foot members via a coupling between a safe-closed position, in which the side panel is fixedly held in a position above the mattress for blocking or preventing a child from falling off the mattress, and an open position, in which the side panel is positioned below the top of the mattress allowing access to the child.

Abstract: A quick-disconnect coupling used to connect two members of a linkage in such a manner as to form a rigid coupling capable of transmitting push, pull or rotational forces, and allow quick and easy manual disconnection without longitudinal or rotational movement of either member or loosening of components which would affect linkage adjustment. An eye and clevis are provided with two holes therethrough. In each hole is a placed a spring pin connector comprising a pin for insertion into the hole, a snap for attachment to the body of either the clevis or eye, and a strap connecting the snap and pin.

Abstract: A joint for use in a collapsible chair has a main component with a stub which is connectable with the seat of the chair and is integral with a housing for the flat shorter arms of first and second two-armed levers each of which is pivotally secured to the housing by a rivet. The longer arm of the first lever is connected to the back and the longer arm of the second lever is connected to the rear foot of the chair. The shorter arms of the levers are coupled to the respective end portions of a link by two pivot members whose axes are parallel to the axes of the rivets. The levers are pivotable relative to the main component between (a) operative positions in which the chair is erected and the axis of the rivet for the first or second lever is disposed in the common plane of the two pivot members, and (b) inoperative positions in which the chair is collapsed and the longer arms of the levers are adjacent and parallel to the stub of the main component.

Abstract: A collapsible ski skate is provided with front and rear portions each having ends pivotally connected by means of first and second pairs of parallel strips with the first pair connected to the ends of the second pair of strips with the second pair of strips being pivotally connected to a spindle member and pairs of complementary bevel surfaces on the respective front and rear portions of the skate which interengage when the skate is fully unfolded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic self-locking roll back carrier of the type that is adapted to be mounted on a vehicle. The roll back carrier includes a sub-frame and a lift frame pivotably mounted thereto. Movably mounted to the lift frame is a load bed. Operatively interconnected between the sub-frame and lift frame is a pair of hydraulic lift cylinders. Interposed between the hydraulic lift cylinders and lift frame is a locking bar assembly that is movably mounted between longitudinally spaced stops in the lift frame. Secured to the sub-frame and disposed adjacent the locking bar assembly when the lift frame is in a transport position is a locking structure. The locking structure is so positioned with respect to the position occupied by the locking bar assembly when the lift frame is in a transport position that the locking structure effectively overlies the locking bar assembly and locks the lift frame to the sub-frame.

Abstract: A swivel joint, especially for seats with an adjustable back rest, comprises two link members connected to each other by a pivot pin and a device for angularly adjusting the two link members with respect to each other and for holding the same in any adjusted position and comprising an internal spur integral with one link member and meshing with a spur gear integral with the other link member in which one of the gears is mounted on an eccentric portion of a pivot pin, wherein at least one and preferably both gears are provided at the base lands thereof with elastic buffer elements for compensating tolerances and for eliminating noise.