With Manual Control Patents (Class 73/513)
  • Patent number: 7640804
    Abstract: An activity measuring device (1) is used for recording the activity of a test subject, where the device (1) is attachable so as to be carried on the body of the test subject. According to the invention it is planned that the activity measuring device is located on a buckle (2) of a belt (3) which can be fitted to the body of the test subject, and that it has acceleration sensors (10, 10?) for detection of acceleration in all three spatial directions at right angles to each other. Furthermore, the activity measuring device (1) telemeters the recorded measurement data via a radio link to a central server (7), by virtue of the fact that the measurement data recorded by the activity measuring device (1) can be transmitted by means of a connecting cable (5) to a mobile telephone (4) via a device interface of the mobile telephone (4), which is arranged so as to be carried on the belt, and can be sent from there to the external server (7) via a radio link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Trium Analysis Online GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Daumer, Michael Scholz
  • Patent number: 4109547
    Abstract: A detent mechanism including a stop pin and a specially configured detent spring provides a recognizable interruption to an operator rotating a control shaft of an engine governor. Increased torque is required to be applied to the shaft to override the detent spring to permit further rotation of the shaft. The detent stop pin is mounted for rotation about the shaft to allow radial positioning of the pin relative to the shaft by a resiliently biased means. The C-shaped detent spring is readily replaceable to provide different tensions for different operating conditions. Fixed stopped means and adjustable stop means limit rotation of the shaft with the detent mechanism operably positioned between the two stops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: Paul D. Jacobson