Attached To Or Integral With One Member Patents (Class 403/163)
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Patent number: 12261425Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable holder including: a base having a flat top; a connector connected to the underside of the base that is opposite to the top of the base and rotatable around the base; and a body inserted into the connector and separably coupled to the connector to pass a cable therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2023Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: APLUSX INC.Inventor: Kun Hee Shim
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Patent number: 12215737Abstract: A chassis component (1, 38, 40) has a joint inner portion (2) and a structural component (3), where the joint inner portion (2) is fitted and able to move in an articulated manner in a joint holder (4). A measuring device (5) is configured to determine a relative position of the joint inner portion (2) with respect to the structural component (3) and includes a first measuring element (6) and a second measuring element (7). The first measuring element (6) is on the structural component (3) and the second measuring element (7) is on the joint inner portion (2). In one example, the joint inner portion (2) extends out of the joint holder (4) and the second measuring element (7) is attached on a section (8) of the joint inner portion (2) which is outside the joint holder (4).Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2021Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Artur Berger, Thomas Richter
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Patent number: 11230153Abstract: An assembly for a wheel suspension includes a vibration damper and an add-on part. The vibration damper includes a contact region on which the add-on part is configured to rest and wherein the contact region is configured to receive a force transmitted thereon. A welding element is mechanically connected to the add-on part and welded to the contact region. The contact region and the welding element include the same material or weldable material partners and the add-on part and the contact region are formed from dissimilar and not mutually weldable materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignees: THYSSENKRUPP BILSTEIN GMBH, THYSSENKRUPP AGInventors: Andrej Fischbuch, Hendrik Münstermann
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Patent number: 10995524Abstract: A motor vehicle latching system with a locking mechanism 9, which comprises at least a catch and at least a pawl for ratcheting of the catch, with an operating lever 1 which can be rotated to open a motor vehicle door and with a transmission element 2 by means of which rotation of the operating lever 1 can be transmitted into pivoting of a triggering lever 3 to disengage the locking mechanism 9. For the coupling of the transmission element 2 with the operating lever 1, the transmission element 2 shiftably reaches through a coupling opening 5 of the operating lever 1. A coupling section 4 of the transmission element 2 which is located in the coupling opening 5 is arch-shaped. Especially reliable operation of the motor vehicle latching system can thus be enabled.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Kiekert AGInventors: Bryan Bishop, Stelian Borlodan
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Patent number: 9689138Abstract: A loader coupler includes left and right spaced-apart inner rib mounts including inner mount pins connected to a body, and left and right inner locking regions aligned with the left and right inner rib mounts. The coupler includes left and right spaced-apart outer rib mounts including outer mount pins connected to the body, and left and right outer locking regions aligned with the left and right outer rib mounts. The coupler includes a lock system including: (i) left and right first lock plungers that move between locked and unlocked positions relative to the left and right inner locking regions, respectively; and, (ii) left and right second lock plungers that move between locked and unlocked positions relative to the left and right outer locking regions, respectively. The left and right outer mount pins and/or the left and right inner mount pins are removable from the body.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Paladin Brands Group, Inc.Inventors: Anthony G. Seda, Adam L. Bricker, Michael T. Boles, Shadruz Daraie
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Patent number: 9215860Abstract: The present invention is a device for use by infants or pets which provides a fence for use by infants or pets to confine their activities within a restricted area so that caring of the infants or pets can become easier. The present invention comprises an assembly of fence plates rotatable in relation to each other, wherein the adjacent fence plates are assembled with each other by means of a rotating axle. The fence has a bottom portion which is disposed with fixing members. The present invention assembles a plurality of the fence plates to form a fence. The fence is fixed on the ground by the fixing members to prevent it from sliding. When infants or pets are put into an area restricted by the fence, they can enjoy sufficient rooms for activities. It is also possible to prevent the infants or pets from escaping out of the fence and to confine their activities within a restricted area, thus accidents due to absence of care could be avoided.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Inventors: Andy Min-Lung Hsieh, Bruce Min-Shen Hsieh
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Patent number: 8596666Abstract: A ground engaging machine includes a first and a second frame unit, and an articulation hitch coupling together the first and second frame units. The articulation hitch includes a pin, a first and a second bearing positioned about the pin, and abutting a first and a second axial side of an annular protrusion of a hitch plate in one of the first and second frame units. A clamping mechanism of the articulation hitch clamps the first and second bearings between first and second clamping components, such that they are preloaded against the annular protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Matthew T. Hansen, Brian C. Howson, Christopher Carpenter, David R. Shields
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Patent number: 8328455Abstract: An end-connector of a select cable for a manual transmission is configured to allow a driver to perform a sufficiently smooth selecting operation even with small force by ball joint type combination between a rear protrusion of a fastener and a ball portion of a connector pin. The end-connector includes a connector housing integrally connected with both ends of a select cable and having a housing hole formed through the left and right sides, a fastener inserted in the housing hole of the connector housing, with one end protruding through the housing hole, an elastic clip member fixed to the connector housing and restraining the end of fastener which protrudes from the housing hole to prevent the fastener from separating from the housing hole, and a connector pin assembled with the fastener to freely rotate with the other end of the fastener in the housing hole.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Kyung Chang Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Myunglyul Na, Kyujung Kim
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Patent number: 8146227Abstract: A mobile platform is provided. The mobile platform includes a interior overhead structure and at least one compartment rotatably coupled to the interior overhead structure. The compartment is rotatable into an opened position and a closed position. The mobile platform further includes a pivot system coupled to the interior overhead structure and the compartment to enable the compartment to rotate into the opened position and the closed position. The pivot system comprises a first fitting that defines a raceway and a second fitting that defines a hub and a guide. The hub of the second fitting is for engagement with the raceway and the guide directs the first fitting into the second fitting to couple the first fitting to the second fitting.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Chad D. Schmitz, Michael S. Haynes, Nelson J. Jeyarajah, Michael J. Malkinson, Christopher S. Pugh
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Patent number: 7896568Abstract: A light on a self-supporting collapsible arm having a plurality of frictionally restrained articulating joints, where the frictional joint has a male half joint with a first plate and an annular shaft with an inner wider diameter. In the surface of the first plate is a first O-ring seated in a first groove. A matching female half joint has a second plate and coaxial to the bearing in the surface of the second plate is a second O-ring seated in a second groove. The opposing side of the second plate of the female half joint has a third O-ring in a third groove. The third O-ring tensions a snap pin that couples the male and female half joints. The snap pin has a head with a compressible ridge which expands when the snap pin is pushed in far enough to engage the inner wider diameter of shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Inventor: Richard Warren Atkinson
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Publication number: 20100202826Abstract: A universal joint employs snap-in press pins to rotatably secure the center knuckle with the surrounding drive shaft cup providing a simplified assembly process. The press pins install flush or sub-flush with the outside of the steering shaft cup. A snap-lock feature permits one-direction axial movement only. Each snap pin includes a barb-like tapered flange with a lead-in ramp to aid installation. Once installed, a radially extending base on the backside of the flange abuts the inside wall of the drive shaft cup. A locking clip may be employed to prevent removal of the snap pin. The locking clip includes two axially extending legs with barbs located at the end of each leg, said legs being resiliently biased outwardly and abutting an inside wall of said drive shaft cup when fully engaged with the pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: PEM MANAGEMENT, INC.Inventor: Brian Bentrim
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Publication number: 20100202825Abstract: A universal joint employs snap-in press pins to rotatably secure the center knuckle with the surrounding drive shaft cup providing a simplified assembly process. The press pins install flush or sub-flush with the outside of the steering shaft cup. A snap-lock feature permits one-direction axial movement only. Each snap pin includes a barb-like tapered flange with a lead-in ramp to aid installation. Once installed, a radially extending base on the backside of the flange abuts the inside wall of the drive shaft cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: PEM MANAGEMENT, INC.Inventor: Brian Bentrim
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Patent number: 7762737Abstract: A pivot system for a stowage compartment system for a mobile platform (for example, commercial aircraft) is provided. The pivot system includes a first fitting that defines a raceway and an engagement feature and a second fitting. The second fitting includes a hub for engagement with the raceway and a mating engagement feature to secure the first fitting within the second fitting. The second fitting also includes a guide that directs the first fitting into the second fitting to couple the first fitting to the second fitting.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2006Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Chad D. Schmitz, Michael S. Haynes, Nelson J. Jeyarajah, Michael J. Malkinson, Christopher S. Pugh
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Patent number: 7654745Abstract: The rotatable joinder of two sheets is provided by a two-piece interfitting bearing assembly with each element separately attached to one of the sheets so that the sheets are joined but rotation is controlled by the interfitting bearing surfaces. The interfitting parts comprise an inner and outer race which are placed together in superposition with aligned apertures in the sheets. The rotatable attachment of the sheets is accomplished in a single pressing operation in which each race is simultaneously pressed into one of the sheets with a gap remaining between them.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: PEM Management, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Maloney
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Publication number: 20090129855Abstract: The joint comprises a ball (4) held between two seats (5 and 6) of the members (1, 2) to be joined, and it further comprises fittings (7, 8) bound to the members (1, 2) respectively, connected together through an intermediate jointed ring (12). A spring (13) maintains the contact between the ball and the seats. A rim (15) of the ring retains the ball (4) in case of disjunction. The ball (4) provides large accuracy in the position of the centre of rotation and the remainder of the joint maintains cohesion of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Didier Brisset, Gael Paquignon, Jean-Marie David, Gilles Diolez, Jean-Paul Perin, Denis Chatain
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Publication number: 20090016811Abstract: A ball and sleeve joint for a motor vehicle has a housing (1) and a ball sleeve (5) which extends out of the housing (1) on both sides. The ball sleeve (5), has a through hole (8) and a bearing area (4) and is mounted with the bearing area (4) in the housing (1). Two joint parts, which are rotatable and pivotable in relation to one another, are formed by the ball sleeve (5) and the housing (1). A sensor (13), which interacts with a signal transmitter (2) arranged at the other joint part, is arranged at one of the joint parts. Both the sensor (13) and the signal transmitter (2) are arranged between the through hole (8) and the housing (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2004Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventor: Joachim Spratte
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Patent number: 7287928Abstract: A swing structure for a wheel set includes a central tube, an axial tube, a spacer, a sleeve, and a fastener. The central tube is provided with a ring plate at the rear end. The ring plate is formed with a through hole thereon. A connection cylinder is disposed at the middle section of the axial tube. The connection cylinder has one end provided with a ring plate. The ring plate of the connection cylinder has a through hole for the sleeve to insert through. The spacer has a through hole for the sleeve to insert through. The sleeve is hollow for the fastener to insert through. The fastener inserts through the sleeve and is secured in the through hole of the ring plate of the central tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Far Great Plastics Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ting-Hsing Chen
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Patent number: 6814522Abstract: A pivot assembly particularly adapted for pivotally interconnecting a pair of relatively thin parallel walls spaced an appreciable distance from one another. A stud with a pivot joint on one end is interposed between the walls.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Aluminum Ladder CompanyInventor: James P. Daniel, III
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Patent number: 6675435Abstract: A windshield wiper for motor vehicles, having a support bracket (1) for connection to a wiper arm secured to a motor vehicle, wherein the support bracket (1) has an essentially U-shaped cross section and at least one support bracket detent recess (7); at least one lower bracket (2) for connection to a rubber wiper blade, wherein the lower bracket (2) has an essentially U-shaped cross section, has at least one lower bracket detent recess (11), and is at least partly embraced by the support bracket (1); and a joint (3) for pivotably connecting the at least one lower bracket (2) to the support bracket (1), wherein the joint (3) has a joint base body (12) at least partly embraced by the lower bracket (2), at least one lower bracket detent body (13), connected to the joint base body (12), for locking onto the at least one lower bracket detent recess (11), and at least one support bracket detent body (16), provided on the at least one lower bracket detent body (13), for locking onto the at least one support bracketType: GrantFiled: April 29, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Robetr Bosch GmbHInventors: Dirk Herinckx, Jurgen Roekens
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Patent number: 6447358Abstract: A toy building set comprising a plurality of building elements which each are provided with hinge parts, a first type of hinge parts comprising a substantially cylindrical rod-shaped shaft part of a building element, a second type of hinge parts comprising a claw device consisting of two elastic fingers extending outwards from a building element at a distance from each other, so that the two elastic fingers between them form a track which is narrowed at the distal end of the fingers with respect to the building element, so that the rod-shaped shaft part may be pressed into the track through the narrowed part of the track, said hinge parts additionally comprising a third type of hinge parts being provided with a shaft stud which has an external diameter corresponding to the thickness of the rod-shaped shaft part.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Interlego AGInventors: Kaj S. Mikkelsen, Hans Damgård Nielsen, Kim Pagel, Carsten RØN, Erik Fuglsang, Erik Bach
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Patent number: 6430887Abstract: For a truss, a hinge assembly for connecting truss members that form the truss. The hinge assembly may include a first hinge plate having a first boss formed thereon and a second hinge plate having a second boss formed thereon. The second boss defines an opening for pivotal receipt of the first boss. The hinge assembly also includes a retainer for maintaining the pivotal receipt of the first boss in the second boss. When the first hinge plate is attached to a first portion of a truss and the second hinge plate is attached to a second portion of a truss, the first and second truss portion can be pivoted relative to each other to enable portions of the truss to be collapsed for transporting purposes.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Aegis Metal Framing LLCInventor: Larry R. Daudet
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Patent number: 6354758Abstract: A connector assembly that interconnects opposed ends of two walk boards utilized in a scaffolding system. Each connector includes a first plate having a plurality of connector shafts extending therefrom. The connector shafts extend through openings or sleeves formed in the end portions of the respective walk boards. Opposite the first plate is a second plate that includes openings through which the connector shafts extend. Retainers are secured to the respective connector shafts for the purpose of retaining the second plate on the connector shafts while the connector shafts extend through the openings within the walk boards. An interconnecting shaft is extended through a series of openings within the first and second plates of each connector. This interconnecting shaft effectively connects the connectors together and thereby connects the opposed end portions of the walk boards together.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Inventor: David M. Chaulk
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Patent number: 6309133Abstract: A process for securing a guiding member on a support which includes at least one opening which is substantially greater in dimension than an end of the guiding member which is supported therein. A space provided between the at least one opening and the end of the guiding member is filled with a polymerizable resin which is polymerized to secure the guide member within the opening after the guiding member has been precisely positioned in a predetermined position. A marking apparatus incorporates the guiding member secured to the support, and elements are provided for retaining the guiding member in position within the at least one opening and, in some embodiments, for selectively adjusting or removing the guide bar from the at least one opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1998Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Inventor: Marie-Christine Curreno
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Patent number: 6273632Abstract: A joint pin lock system or mechanism for a pivotal pin joint which connects one mechanical structural member between a pair of bracket portions of another mechanical structural member pivotally relative to each other by means of a joint pin passed through a connecting end portion of one mechanical structural member and the bracket portions of the other mechanical structural member.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1999Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ei Takahashi, Ryohei Suzuki, Toshio Hasegawa, Hiroshige Kurosaka
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Patent number: 6135487Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1998Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Regalo International, LLCInventors: Mark A. Flannery, Timothy L. Edwards, Danial E. Julian
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Patent number: 6071033Abstract: In many pinned connections between the frames of a machine such as an articulated construction machine, the forces passing through the pin connection caused flexing of the various bolted connections which ultimately could cause the loosening or failure of the bolts. The present invention provides a retainer member for a pin member that has a groove positioned in an engagement surface to divide the engagement surface into radial inner and outer portions. A plurality of fasteners are positioned in the radially inner engagement surface to secure the retainer member to the pin member. The radially outer engagement surface, having a reduced cross-section and no fasteners, is allowed to flex to accommodate the forces passing from one frame to the other, thus maintaining the integrity of the bolted connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1998Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Neitzel, Rajesh M. Krishnan
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Patent number: 6009919Abstract: A metal socket in a reciprocating foot mates with a ball on the lower end of a heddle frame driving rod of a conventional NISSAN water jet loom. Water causes corrosion in the ball and socket joint resulting in down time of the water jet loom. The replacement of the metal ball and socket joint with a joint comprising a plastic bearing and a dowel pin reduces the down time of the loom caused by the corrosion of the ball and socket joint.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1997Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Inventor: Edward R Rumbley, III
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Patent number: 5951192Abstract: A quick connect system for attaching excavator buckets and other tools to the arm of a hydraulic excavator. The excavator bucket has a first and second mounting plate connected thereto in a spaced parallel relationship. Each mounting plate has a front and rear mounting assembly aligned to receive the front and rear pins respectively of the arm of the hydraulic excavator. Each mounting assembly has a "U" shaped opening formed therein for receiving one end of one of the respective front and rear pins. A pair of locking pads are mounted to the exterior side of each of the mounting assemblies. One end of each of the front and rear pins has a locking head fixed thereto which is adapted to engage one of the locking pads. A pair of retaining clamps receive the other end of each of the front and rear pins after they are positioned within the "U" shaped opening of the mounting assembly. The retaining clamps secure the other ends of each pin to the mounting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Entek Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Vearl L. Collins
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Patent number: 5947496Abstract: A low lash idler arm assembly includes upper and lower bushings which are provided for supporting a hub of an idler arm on a support member. The assembly uses the engagement of a flange nut onto the support member to axially position the bushings in their final position.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth G. Kraft, Jeffrey L. Kincaid
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Patent number: 5881989Abstract: A vibration-isolating system for mounting a cathode ray tube monitor to an enclosed audio base includes an annular vibration-isolating grommet having an axial bore; a snap cap including an annular portion having a surface for supporting the grommet and an axial aperture, at least two legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the annular portion opposite the surface astride the aperture to distal ends, and a nub extending radially from the distal end of each leg; and an elongated member configured to fit about the legs, through the axial aperture and through the axial bore, and to attach to a cathode ray tube housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: John J. O'Brien, Roy J. Riccomini
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Patent number: 5709498Abstract: A linkage comprising an elongated rod, a rod actuator to longitudinally reciprocate the rod, and a clip of flexible, resilient material connecting the rod to the actuator. The clip has a circular hub rotatably received in an opening in the actuator. The rod has a hook at one end received in a hole in the hub of the clip. The hole is elongated to enable the rod to be axially rotated to facilitate the insertion of the hook end in the hole during assembly. The clip has a stabilizing arm extending laterally from the hub. The rod is received in a transverse slot in the arm.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1996Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Assignee: Chrysler CorporationInventors: Edward J. Sova, Richard Wong, Nicolaas C. Akemann, Leonard L. Wu, Earl L. Watson, Andrew J. Palmisano
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Patent number: 5649781Abstract: A connecting linkage is provided between two structural members which includes a pinned connection to allow rotation of one structural member with respect to the other and which permits adjustment and alignment before locking the device in position without the need for drilling a precisely positioned hole for the pin in the structural member. An oversized hole is formed in one of the structural members and the pin is placed through the hole. A first support plate having pin-sized holes is then placed over each end of the pin followed by a second pair of support plates also having pin-sized holes. The assembly is then moved with respect to the first structural member as permitted by the oversized hole around the pin into a desired position. The second pair of support plates are then welded to the second structural member and the first pair of support plates are welded to the first structural member. If desired, the pin may be welded to the second pair of support plates.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1995Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: ABB Air Preheater, Inc.Inventor: Kevin J. O'Boyle
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Patent number: 5547304Abstract: A connector unit of the multiple-connection, rapid-engagement type includes a first connector part and a second connector part which can be coupled face to face as a result of a relative movement along a general axis of the first connector part. The second connector part is carried by a movable body adapted to stop close to the first connector part so that these face each other. The connector parts include mutual centring means. One of these two connector parts is movable transverse the direction of coupling to compensate for any transverse misalignment relative to this direction. The movable connector part is carried by an auxiliary support structure with the interposition of resiliently yielding members so as to be swingable relative to the support structure. These resilient members are preloaded so as, in their undeformed condition, to define a rest position corresponding to the aligned condition of the two connector parts.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1994Date of Patent: August 20, 1996Assignee: IF-1 S.r.l.Inventor: Franco Cascio
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Patent number: 5538112Abstract: An actuating lever for a parking and emergency brake mechanism for use in a vehicle drum brake assembly includes a backing plate mounted on the vehicle for supporting a pair of brake shoes. A service brake mechanism is provided for selectively moving the brake shoes apart from one another into frictional engagement with an inner friction surface of a brake drum mounted on a wheel of the vehicle. The brake shoes include respective web portions which are generally flat and crescent-shaped. Arcuate table portions are secured to the opposed outer curved surfaces of the web portions, such as by welding, and friction pads are secured to the outer arcuate surfaces of the table portions of the brake pads. An aperture is formed through the upper end of the web portion of one of the brake shoes. The actuating lever for the parking and emergency brake mechanism is pivotally supported on the one brake shoe.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1994Date of Patent: July 23, 1996Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes CompanyInventor: Larry L. Last
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Patent number: 5443521Abstract: A prosthetic leg has a pivotal knee joint and a hydraulic fluid control unit connected to provide variable forces which dampen flexion and extension of the knee and also bias the leg to its extended position. The unit includes an aluminum housing lined with an axially adjustable sleeve and control bushing defining a cylindrical operating chamber which receives a piston mounted on a tubular piston rod. The housing and operating chamber receive hydraulic fluid or oil which flows during movement of the piston through fluid control ports, channels and adjustable gaps defined by the sleeve and bushing for damping the movement of the rod. The piston rod encloses a preferably sealed gas pressurized flexible bladder which forms an oil accumulator during inward movement of the piston rod into a displacement chamber and also produces variable forces for moving the piston rod outwardly to its extended position.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1993Date of Patent: August 22, 1995Assignee: Mauch Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Knoth, William L. Phillips
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Patent number: 5405398Abstract: A posterior stabilized knee prosthesis with removable pin in the femoral component. The removable pin has a tapered split ring lock which prevents the pin from backing out. A split ring is provided on the pin which rides in a groove on the pin. When the pin is properly seated, the split ring engages a corresponding groove within the femoral prosthesis, locking the pin in place. Chamfers are provided on both the front and back of the split ring so that the split ring will compress as the pin is being screwed into the femoral component and also so that the pin can be removed if necessary.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1993Date of Patent: April 11, 1995Assignee: Intermedics Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas B. Buford, III, Charles H. Perrone, Jr., Jeffery C. Higgins
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Patent number: 5393160Abstract: A torsion bar for a slow-acting rotation shaft device is formed from a U-shaped wire rod so that hook portions formed at both ends of the torsion bar are distanced from each other by a length at least more than a diameter of the wire rod. Hook portions for latching are formed at each end and at the U-shaped bend of the torsion bar.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Assignee: NHK Spring Co., Ltd.Inventor: Juji Ojima
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Patent number: 5356370Abstract: An orthopedic brace, specifically for a knee, has an antifriction mechanical joint to provide easier movement and has the ability of being custom made for different geometries of rotational movements and ranges. The antifriction mechanical joint has a first bearing plate and a second bearing plate which mate with bearing surfaces of a link. The bearing plates each have a cavity therein and a cam rests in each cavity and is attached to each of the bearing surfaces of the link. Rollers fit between the cams and the cavity so when the joint is flexed, there is only rolling movement between the rollers and the contact surfaces of the cams and rollers.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1993Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: Generation II Orthotics Inc.Inventor: Bruce Fleming
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Patent number: 5250001Abstract: A construction kit is indicated which consists of elongated stave elements (2), which at their ends are provided with protruding plate portions (6, 10) with pins (8) and holes (12) for mutually rotatable end joining of the state elements in one and the same plane. The elements are primarily intended for being laid out as edge or outline markings, but they are provided with groove-shaped depressions (4), which by means of bonding blocks (32) also allow a stabilized stacking of the elements for forming spatial structures.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1992Date of Patent: October 5, 1993Inventor: Arni Hansen
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Patent number: 5217316Abstract: A one piece shaft which supports two rotatable members is provided with shafts for energizing the rotation and for controlling an energized force of each member separately. The shaft includes a shaft body which connects two hollow shaft bodies attached to each rotatable member unrotatably on the same central shaft axis so as to rotate relatively, two members attached unrotatably to the fixed member attached rotatably to both sides of this shaft, and two torsion bars bridged between the separated hollow shaft bodies and the cap member respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1991Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Assignee: NHK Spring Co., Ltd.Inventor: Juji Ojima
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Patent number: 5210908Abstract: The window stay comprises a frame mounting plate, a sash mounting plate, a first arm and a second arm. The arms are pivotally coupled between the frame and sash mounting plates via pivots. The first arm is shorter than the second arm. The stay further includes a third arm which is pivotally coupled to the sash mounting plate at a pivot located to the side of pivot coupling which is opposite to pivot coupling of the first arm to the sash mounting plate. This third arm is pivotally coupled to a fourth arm with the fourth arm being pivotally coupled to the frame mounting plate. The first, second and fourth arms include structures which engage with stops associated with the frame and sash mounting plates when the stay is in the fully open position.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1992Date of Patent: May 18, 1993Assignee: Interlock Industries LimitedInventor: Albert G. Bucher
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Patent number: 5152226Abstract: An improved switch for an overhead trolley track system, which is adaptable to be inserted between intersecting tracks and adjustable for handling trolley movement from one track to another. The improved switch includes a unique pivot and shaft assembly whereby the hub member attached to the track lift piece rotates or pivots freely about an outer shaft without applying force to an inner shaft mounted to the track, thereby avoiding constant maintenance, malfunctions, and system interruption.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1991Date of Patent: October 6, 1992Assignee: Bond Equipment Corp.Inventor: Wilson H. Swilley
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Patent number: 5088881Abstract: A tractor-loader-backhoe is disclosed wherein the loader mechanism is mounted on the frame of the prime mover by a tapered pivot pin or sleeve having a fastener extending entirely through the axis of the pivot pin or sleeve to effect a clamping load operable to seat the tapered pivot pin or sleeve in the conical hub affixed to the frame of the prime mover to assure a firm fastening of the loader mechanism on the prime mover. The backhoe mechanism is provided with a transport lock remotely actuatable from the operator's cab mounted on the prime mover and incorporating a locking pin having a concentric spring mounted thereon to urge the pin out of engagement with the frame whenever the transport lock is disengaged to permit operation of the backhoe mechanism. The boom and dipper members of the backhoe mechanism are constructed from a pair of opposing C-shaped channels having inwardly directed legs centrally located within the boom and dipper members.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1991Date of Patent: February 18, 1992Assignee: Ford New Holland, Inc.Inventors: Garry L. Ball, Russell I. Johnson, Daniel D. Radke
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Patent number: 5082387Abstract: A pivot joint for a rotary lever has a spacer extending axially from a foundation such as an engine motor component. The spacer includes a cylindrical ferrule. A rotary lever and a belleville spring, both having a bore of a size to fit over the outside of the ferrule in a sliding fit, are slid over the ferrule. The belleville spring has an uncompressed cone height to thickness ratio of 1.4 to 1.8 and is compressed by at least 50% of the uncompressed cone height. The joint also includes a means for fastening the spacer to the foundation and a means for securing the lever and belleville spring onto the ferrule. The securing means bears against the free end of the ferrule to compress the spring to provide a substantially uniform operating torque from one assembly to another.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1991Date of Patent: January 21, 1992Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Kevin B. DeVries
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Patent number: 5077860Abstract: A wiper blade assembly comprising a primary yoke having a central portion with transverse socket means therein for receiving a pivot pin of a wiper arm of the side mounting type. A plastics latching member is located within a recess open to the topside or underside of the central portion and in communication with the pivot pin receiving socket. The latching member has protrusions at opposite ends which engage inwardly with engaging means in the recess to detachably retain the latching member within the recess.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1991Date of Patent: January 7, 1992Inventor: Cedric S. K. Charng
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Patent number: 4980944Abstract: An adaptor for a windshield wiper blade to allow the wiper superstructure to be mounted to different diameter pin connectors associated with a wiper arm. Typically, wiper arms are provided with a side pin having either of two diameters. The adaptor bushing of the present invention allows a single wiper blade to be used with either pin type. The wiper blade includes laterally aligned apertures and a retainer spring clip to prevent inadvertent removal of the blade. With a larger diameter pin, the pin is simply placed through the aperture to engage the spring. With the smaller diameter pin the adapter bushing is positioned within the apertures to receive the pin. The adaptor has an offset throughbore such that when the pin is positioned within the adaptor, the spring clip will prevent withdrawal of the pin until the spring is released. The adaptor allows a supplier to stock a single style of replacement blade which can be mounted to either pin connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1989Date of Patent: January 1, 1991Assignee: Pylon Manufacturing CorporationInventor: Rodney K. Longman
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Patent number: 4970751Abstract: An adaptor for fitting a small diameter wiper arm pin to a large diameter hole in a wiper superstructure comprises at least one element of which the inner surface defines a cavity to receive the small diameter pin. The outer surface of the pin adaptor defines an outside diameter which exceeds the diameter of the pin and is adapted to fit the large diameter hole. Preferably, a pair of complementary elements are provided to encase the pin and the outer surface further defines a groove to receive a leaf spring of a conventional wiper connector assembly. An aligning flange cooperable with a slot in the wiper assures correct alignment of the adaptor in the superstructure.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1989Date of Patent: November 20, 1990Assignee: Tridon LimitedInventors: Brian A. Fisher, Fuk L. Hui
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Patent number: 4909653Abstract: A pivot joint (1) is provided for pivotting together a first member (2) and a second member (3), at least the first of which is of channel section at the joint and the second of which is adapted to seat within the first, the pivot joint (1) comprising a plastics joint body (4) of generally channel section adapted to sit within the first member (2) and to receive the second member (3) therewithin, the joint body (4) or first member (2) having a first pair of trunnion members (6) adapted to cooperate with apertures (8) in the first member (2) or the joint body (4) respectively and the joint body (4) having a second pair of trunnion members (9) extending inwardly and cooperating with a pair of aligned keyhole slots (12) provided in the outer surface of the second member (3).Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1989Date of Patent: March 20, 1990Assignee: Trico Products CorporationInventor: Peter J. Biggs
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Patent number: 4884656Abstract: A mount capable of being pressed into an installed position in a hole in a plate. The mount has inner and outer concentric annular elements connected together by an intermediate flexible thermoplastic elastomeric web. The outer annular element has a peripheral groove which receives the plate and a deflectable wall with a chamfered outer surface and a series of slots. The flexible web permits the inner element to vibrate with respect to the plate and thereby isolate an item from the plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1988Date of Patent: December 5, 1989Assignee: Lord CorporationInventors: Ram J. Baheti, Dennis P. McGuire, Kaya A. Kosar
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Patent number: 4880330Abstract: A piston rod for pistons of reciprocating piston machines is I-shaped in cross-section. In order to effect a reduction in weight that flange of the piston rod which is nearer to the connecting rod and is enbraced as by claws by the forked and hook-shaped end portion of the connecting rod has a smaller width than the flange which is nearer to the piston head.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1987Date of Patent: November 14, 1989Assignee: Kolbenschmidt AktiengesellschaftInventor: Siegfried Mielke