Abstract: An opening/closing body control device for vehicles that comprises a lock device and a control device. The control device comprises: a reverse control unit that executes reverse control that rotates a rotating member in reverse, after closing control has been completed; and a position detection unit that detects the rotation position of the rotating member, on the basis of the on/off state of a neutral switch. The position detection unit is capable of detecting whether the rotation position of the rotating member is in a closed area, a release area, or a neutral area. The reverse control unit does not execute reverse control if the rotation position of the rotating member is in the neutral area, when the closing control has been completed.

Abstract: A device for opening and closing a pivoting wing, comprising: a stationary support intended to be attached to a fixed frame, a slide movable relative to the stationary support along a rectilinear direction between an open wing position and a closed and locked wing position, a pivoting arm articulated to the stationary support about an articulation axis, and having a distal end intended to be connected to the wing, a transmission mechanism associated with the slide and the arm, comprising an essentially L-shaped cam engaged by a control pin, the transmission mechanism being configured to transform the rectilinear movement of the slide along said rectilinear direction into a pivoting movement of the arm about said pivot axis.

Abstract: A door operator for use with a door includes an arm that extends from the door operator. The door operator includes a motor moving the arm to move the door between a closed position and an open position and between the open position and the closed position. A current sensor generates a current signal corresponding to the current to the motor. A position sensor in communication with the door arm generates a position signal corresponding to the position of the door relative to the frame. A controller communicates with the sensor and the motor. The controller controls a motor current to the motor in response to the current signal and the position signal.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a liftgate that opens and closes to provide access to a rear storage compartment of the vehicle. A rotatable crossbar is attached to an upper portion of the vehicle and is connected to the liftgate via a bracket. A lever extends from an outer end of the crossbar. A retractable arm has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the vehicle body, and the second end is pivotally connected to the lever. Retraction of the arm pivots the lever, which rotates the crossbar and opens the liftgate. The arm and the lever are substantially concealed by a rear pillar of the vehicle so as to not be visible when operating to open and close the liftgate.

Abstract: Apparatus configured to open, close, unlock and lock a flap of a motor vehicle. A drive link of a kinematic drive mechanism is configured to act on a kinematic flap mechanism, in which a deflecting lever of the kinematic actuating mechanism is drivable by an actuator and, during a closing movement, engages in an engagement element of the kinematic flap mechanism or of the flap and, in the process, closes and locks the flap.

Abstract: A door assembly, in particular for a helicopter, has a post; a door fitted to the post by a first and second hinge arranged on an outer wall of the post, so as to rotate about a hinge axis to open and close a door opening; and an emergency release device having a release handle, and a stem which extends through the post along a release axis substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis, rotates axially, in response to operation of the release handle, from a first to a second angular position to detach the door from the post, and is fixed at one axial end to the first hinge; the release handle being connected to the stem to rotate together with the stem about its release axis.

Abstract: An operator for a casement window is disclosed which includes a hub that frictionally receives a spindle. The hub is pivotally connected to a proximal end of a pivoting handle. The hub is disposed within a cavity that extends through the proximal end of the handle and terminates at a back wall. The cavity partially accommodates a biasing element, an actuator and the hub. The biasing element is disposed between the actuator and the back wall and biases the actuator towards the hub. The hub includes at least one open position recess and open position protrusion and the actuator includes a complementary protrusion and a recess wherein the protrusion is received in the at least one open position recess of the hub and the recess of the actuator receives the at least one open position protrusion of the hub when the handle is pivoted to the open position.

Abstract: A device for the operation of an electrical load is arranged in and/or on a movable transparent panel element. A supply and/or signal line is arranged between at least one energy source and the electrical load. The supply and/or signal line is arranged on a lever assembly, and can be guided by the lever assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an externally operated alpha port for a rapid transfer port (RTP) system such as those found in isolation barrier systems. Means are provided for the actuation by the operator of the alpha port door locking system externally of the isolation barrier to facilitate the locking and unlocking of the alpha port door without requiring gloved entry into the isolation barrier. Means are also provided for opening and closing of the alpha port door with the actuation by the operator of a lever external to the isolation barrier.

Abstract: The invention provides a closure suitable for use on pipelines and pressure vessels, and which can resist high pressure but which can be opened quickly when the pressure differential across the closure has been reduced to zero. The closure comprises a door (3) which fits into an aperture of a hub (1) in a member (2) to be closed. A number of arcuate locking members or segment blocks (30) disposed around the periphery of the door for locking the door (3) to the hub (1). The locking members (30) are constrained by guide pins (34) to move along guide slots (40) in the door. A drive plate (101) is rotatably mounted on the door (3) and includes a plurality of drive slots (122) which engage with the guide pins (34).

Abstract: A linear gate drive assembly with a drive rail connectable to a gate panel. A linear drive portion having a toothed drive surface is coupled to a first drive surface of the drive rail and has teeth thereon with a first rolling tooth profile. A drive wheel is attached to one drive motor and engages the first drive surface to impart an axial drive force on the drive rail. Another drive wheel is attached to another drive motor and engages the second drive surface. The second drive wheel has teeth that mate with the first teeth and that define another rolling tooth profile corresponding to the first rolling tooth profile. Rotation of the second drive wheel imparts axial and normal forces via a rolling teeth interface for moving the drive rail and the gate panel.

Abstract: Provided is a door opening and closing system capable of returning to a return state where a catch and a retractable arm are engaged with each other even if the retractable arm is closed completely as a result of incorrect usage such as a prank. A catch has a catch base which is mounted on either one of the door and a frame and a catch shaft which is installed in the catch base slidable in an axial direction and engaged with a retractable arm. At a tip end of the catch shaft, a small-diameter part is provided as a step part. The step part of the catch shaft and the retractable arm are engaged with each other in a state where the retractable arm is further rotated in the closing direction after a main body part of the catch shaft and the retractable arm are engaged with each other.

Abstract: A refrigerator having a main body having at least one storeroom, at least one door hinged to the main body to open and close the storeroom, and a door opening apparatus gradually decreasing a magnetic binding force between the door and the main body as a rotation angle of the door is increased.

Abstract: A door system for an inlet comprises: a first door hinged to face a first direction that covers a portion of the inlet; a second door, adjacent to the first door, hinged to face a second direction opposite the first direction that covers the remainder of the inlet; and an actuator system that operates the doors in selectable door system states comprising: first door closed and second door closed; first door opened and second door closed; first door opened and second door opened; and first door closed and second door opened.

Abstract: A sunroof is adapted to cover openings A obtained in a structure S, including a roof structure 1 and at least one or more covering portions 2, which are adapted to coat at least one portion of the opening A; at least one cam mechanism, at least one lever mechanism and at least one actuator 3, co-operating with one another, which are adapted to move at least one covering portion 2. The sunroof can perform at least one overturning movement of the at least one covering portion, so as to uncover a portion of the opening A equal to the area of the at least one covering portion 2.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a force assist arrangement for a slidable coupling, a slidable coupling including the force assist arrangement, and a machine including respectively slidable portions, such as, the slidable coupling, and the force assist arrangement. The force assist arrangement includes at least first and second links pivotably coupled together at one end and to the respectively slidable portions at the other ends, and a force assist device pivotably coupled to the links along their respective lengths.

Abstract: A locking controller mechanism that is capable of opening or closing a sliding door mounted on a vehicle and controlling opening or closing operation of the sliding door through an electrical control unit (ECU), may include an outside lever rotatably mounted about a first pivot shaft and connected to an outside handle that enables the door to be opened or closed on the outside of a vehicle body, a latch release lever rotatably mounted to the first pivot shaft and connected to the outside lever to control latch cables, an inside lever rotatably mounted to the first pivot shaft and connected to the outside lever and an inside handle that enables the door to be opened or closed on the inside of the vehicle body, and a hold open lever rotatably mounted to a second pivot shaft and pivotally connected to the outside lever to be rotatable when the door is closed.

Abstract: A door opening and closing apparatus for a vehicle, includes a latch mechanism adapted so as to retain a vehicle door in a closed state relative to a vehicle body, an outside lever provided within a space formed inside of the vehicle door so as to be positioned closer to an interior of the vehicle and linked to an outside handle adapted to be rotatably supported by the vehicle door, a detection switch detecting an operation to the outside handle when the outside lever contacts the detection switch in response to an operation of the outside lever, and a release device releasing a retention of the vehicle door in the closed state by means of the latch mechanism by the release device actuating the latch mechanism when a rotational operation of the outside handle is detected by the detection switch while the vehicle door is in a locked state.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling an opening-and-closing member for a vehicle includes: a latch mechanism; a driving lever; a neutral position detecting portion detecting that the driving lever is in a predetermined neutral position; and a controlling portion performing a close movement, a release movement, and a returning movement after the close movement or the release movement, the controlling portion including a stress relaxing portion executing a driving of the driving lever in a reverse direction toward the neutral position after the close movement in a case of a detection failure, a prohibiting portion executing a prohibition of the driving of the driving lever after the driving of the driving lever in the reverse direction, and a cancelling portion cancelling the prohibition of the driving of the driving lever in a case where the number of times of the detection failures is less than a predetermined plural number of times.

Abstract: A removable teeter lever and gear assembly arrangement (100) is provided for use with a pneumatic cylinder/differential engine for operating vehicle doors. The arrangement comprises a teeter lever (16), which is associated with the vehicle doors, a gear assembly (17) having a toothed portion and an output shaft (20) extending therethrough, and at least one securing member for removably securing and/or retaining the teeter lever (16) and the gear (17) on the output shaft (20). The securing member comprises at least one retention key (18a, 19a) which allows the arrangement to be easily disassembled for maintenance and/or replacement thereof.

Abstract: A sliding door in a vehicle includes a motor unit, a guide rail along the sliding door, a slider that slides along the guide rail, a cable coupled to the motor unit, a hinge unit in which the outer end is pivotally mounted to a body of the vehicle and the inner end is pivotally mounted to the slider, and a control lever pivotally mounted to the slider and coupled to the hinge unit. The cable is pulled in the motor unit to allow the control lever to turn with the hinge unit, so that the sliding door moves from a closed position to a projecting position for opening.

Abstract: A motorized door opener for a vehicle (such as a military or security vehicle), featuring a sensor system that determines door position to prevent door damage while the opener is in operation. The opener features an offset gear system that effectively changes the door's rotation point. Mechanical advantage is gained by using a lengthened lever arm with the gear system, providing increased leverage and allowing the motor to provide enough force to open and close a heavily armored door. The opener can use existing door hinges, and can be provided so as not to protrude into the door space, in order to facilitate passenger and equipment entry/exit through the doors. A safety release mechanism is included in some embodiments, allowing the door to be manually opened or closed.

Abstract: A door opener for mounting on a door, including a mounting plate, a frictional engagement beam and an upwardly projecting ledge spaced apart from the mounting plate. A user steps onto the device contacting their shoe with the engagement bar and the upwardly projecting ledge to frictionally engage the shoe to the opener. The user then forcibly retracts their foot towards their body to lever the door open.

Abstract: A door closing arrangement includes a first door closer for closing a first door leaf, the first door closer being positioned on the opposite side of the first door leaf from the its hinge, and a second door closer for closing a second door leaf. The distal end of the pull arm of the first door closer moves along a guide member in a direction towards the second edge of the door frame during movement of the first door leaf from a fully open position to a partially closed position and moves along the guide member in a direction towards the first edge of the door frame during movement of the first door leaf from the partially closed position to a fully closed position. The distal end of the second pull arm move along the guide member during closing of the second door leaf at least initially in a direction towards the first edge of the door frame.

Abstract: A drivable flap hinge for connecting a flaps such as a front hood or a trunk lid, to a body of an automobile in an articulated manner. The drivable hinge includes a first retaining part for fixing to the flap, a second retaining part for fixing to the body, at least one connecting member, which is pivotably arranged on at least one of the two retaining parts with a joint, and a driving motor, which is drive-connected to a joint pin of the joint. The flap hinge advantageously enables a front gate or tail gate of an automobile to pivot in a driven manner as a result of the driven joint pin connecting the first retaining part and the connection member.

Abstract: A ventilating unit for mounting in the top wall of a vehicle that includes a frame and a panel movable between an open and a closed position in the frame. An operating mechanism is provided which includes linkages connected to opposite sides of the panel, and two electric motors connected to the linkages and independently operable to selectively raise either one, or both of the sides of the panel. At least one latching member may be included in the operating mechanism to assist in maintaining the panel in its closed position.

Abstract: An improved workcell is provided with a door hinged at a midpoint between the opposite sides and maintained in a parallel relationship to the workcell access opening, thereby minimizing the clearance space required to open and close the door. The workcell is formed of a plurality of posts and wall panels which can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled, such that the workcell is portable. The wall panels are pinned to the posts and include hollow ribs to receive cabling, wiring, and tubing for work functions within the workcell.

Abstract: A portable remotely controlled automatic door closing apparatus enables the door of a room or office to be closed from a remote location within the room or office by transmitting a signal to an actuator which exerts a force on the door to move it from an opened position to a closed position. The apparatus comprises a battery or AC powered motor which moves a lever arm into engagement with the door to rotate the door about its hinges from the open to the closed position. The apparatus is free standing and immobilized on the floor in a non-connected relationship thereto between an apparatus wall and the door in its open position. The apparatus is immobilized to prevent slipping by a floor-engaging mechanism, such as an adhesive, an anti-skid rubber material, or suction cups, or carpet engaging projections.

Abstract: An assembly for opening and closing a window sash from and against a window frame including a motor mounted to a window sash and having an output drive shaft, an operator arm having one portion pivotally connected to the sash and a second portion operably connected to the frame, and a drive train operably connecting the motor drive shaft to the output arm for controlling pivotal movement thereof in relation to the sash. A clutch mechanism permits the operator arm to be selectively disconnected from the drive train to allow the sash to be manually opened. A housing, disposable in a cavity defined in a generally rectangular box shape on a sash side, encloses the motor, drive train, and clutch mechanism. The housing has finger-jointed ends which are adhesively bonded to matching finger-joints formed on opposite sides of the sash cavity.

Abstract: A cover for the open bed of a pick-up truck is movable between a horizontal closed position and a horizontal open position by linkage and a remotely activated motor where the linkage and motor are integrated with the cover. The cover locks the tailgate in a closed position and includes a tail light and domelight.

Abstract: A structure which is of the utmost simplicity, rigidity and reliability has a transmission arrangement (1) for converting the rotary movement of a motor into a linear movement of a driven body (21) along a curved path. It is of a configuration that includes a stationarily arranged spindle (2) which is curved to correspond to the shape of the curved path, and at least one thread counterpart portion (4) which is engaged with the thread of the curved spindle and which is rotatable about the spindle, and by virtue of that rotary movement, displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the spindle. The stator (14) of the motor is connected to the driven body and is mounted non-rotatably and longitudinally displaceably with respect to the curved spindle, and the rotor (5, 15) of the motor is non-rotatably connected to the thread counterpart portion.

Abstract: An actuator for an openable vehicle roof of the kind comprising a panel, one edge of which can be swung outwardly, comprises a mounting member (6) for mounting the actuator to a fixed part of the vehicle roof, a body portion (5) hinged about a shaft (11) to the mounting member, a pair of arms (4) fixed on a cross shaft (17) to extend in a common plane, the shaft (17) being carried rotatably by the body portion and pivotally connected to the roof panel, a worm (1) in the body portion and turnable by a hand wheel (3), and a worm follower wheel (2) fixed on shaft (7) between the arms (4), such that rotation of the worm produces angular displacement of the arm member with respect to the body portion.

Abstract: An opening mechanism for a tip-up door especially for garages which comprises levers fixed on a shaft which is mounted hingedly on the door, the levers having their distal ends connected to the door frame and torque applying structure being functionally connected with the shaft and a motor to apply torque for opening the door with the structure and motor being mounted on the door. The torque applying structure can be a crank or a gear system. An initiator can comprise either a manually applied switch or remote initiating means such as ultra-sonic or radio signals. This opening mechanism applies a torque to the levers to lift the door open in a tip-up action but additionally applies a reaction torque to the door itself to swing it up in the typical tip-up fashion while the levers lift it.

Abstract: A reduction gear mechanism comprising a worm and a worm wheel which mechanism includes a magnet clutch wherein a coil is disposed in one side of the worm wheel which serves as a rotor, while an armature is disposed in the other side of the same. Upon energization of the coil, the mechanism acts as a normal reduction gear whereas, upon deenergization, an output power shaft of the clutch can be rotated freely or independently. Since the incorporation of the magnet clutch results in no substantial increase of the size of the reduction gear mechanism, the mechanism can be advantageously installed where a space for installation is restricted, such as a door of an automobile.

Abstract: A closure for a pair of sliding doors is provided that allows a user to open and automatically close both doors of a pair of sliding doors. The doors can be operated individually or simultaneously. The closure includes a pivoting link having two members, one fixed to each door, and a biasing device for pivoting the members and closing the doors.

Abstract: Operating mechanism for doorway closures of the rollably suspended overlapping and interdependently laterally moving two panels type. The operating mechanism comprises a transversely extending shaft which is powerably turnable in both angular directions and which is laterally co-movably mounted to the slower near-panel. There is a dual-arms lever which at its medial turning-point is co-turnably attached to the transverse shaft and is laterally co-movable with the near-panel. A far-link has its ends respectively pivotably attached at a lofty elevation of the far-panel and to the lever second-arm a judicious finite-distance from the turnable shaft, and a near-link has its ends respectively pivotably attached to the lever first-arm and at a lofty immovable-location of the doorway nearward framework.