Abstract: Surgical instruments with rotation stop devices and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for providing limited rotation between first and second components of the surgical instrument in a range greater than 360 degrees. Exemplary rotation stop devices can have a low profile and can include various features to facilitate packaging of the device within a larger instrument.

Abstract: A resistance adjusting device for a non-pull cord window blind includes a base having a first positioning portion and a fixed shaft, a resistance adjusting seat sleeved onto the fixed shaft of the base by a transmission shaft, and a control pin sleeved onto the fixed shaft of the base by a driving shaft having a second positioning portion and a driving portion. When the second positioning portion is engaged with the first positioning portion, the control pin can't rotate, and the resistance of the lift transmission cord can't be adjusted. When the second positioning portion is separated from the first positioning portion and the driving portion of the driving shaft of the control pin is engaged with the transmission shaft of the resistance adjusting seat, the control pin can drive the resistance adjusting seat to adjust the resistance of the lift transmission cord.

Abstract: A resistance adjusting device for a non-pull cord window blind includes a base having a first positioning portion and a fixed shaft, a resistance adjusting seat sleeved onto the fixed shaft of the base by a transmission shaft, and a control pin sleeved onto the fixed shaft of the base by a driving shaft having a second positioning portion and a driving portion. When the second positioning portion is engaged with the first positioning portion, the control pin can't rotate, and the resistance of the lift transmission cord can't be adjusted. When the second positioning portion is separated from the first positioning portion and the driving portion of the driving shaft of the control pin is engaged with the transmission shaft of the resistance adjusting seat, the control pin can drive the resistance adjusting seat to adjust the resistance of the lift transmission cord.

Abstract: A manually operable control device for controlling moveable elements of a vehicle is disclosed. The control device may comprise a control rod element, which may be mounted so as to be slidable within a first guide path of a first control disc and within a second guide path; and the two control discs may be mounted so as to rotate independently of one another about a common axis in a continuous manner.

Abstract: A robotic system includes a robotic arm and a movable hardstop disposed proximate to the robotic arm. The movable hardstop is separated from the robotic arm by at least one clearance in a first operating condition. The movable hardstop physically contacts the robotic arm in a second operating condition. The robotic system also includes one or more controllers configured to control movement of the robotic arm and movement of the movable hardstop such that the first operating condition is maintained or such that, if the second operating condition occurs, the hardtop blocks movement of the robotic arm.

Abstract: A robotic system includes a robotic arm and a movable hardstop disposed proximate to the robotic arm. The movable hardstop is separated from the robotic arm by at least one clearance in a first operating condition. The movable hardstop physically contacts the robotic arm in a second operating condition. The robotic system also includes one or more controllers configured to control movement of the robotic arm and movement of the movable hardstop such that the first operating condition is maintained or such that, if the second operating condition occurs, the hardtop blocks movement of the robotic arm.

Abstract: An electric steering system includes a steering wheel and a first housing in which a steering shaft is arranged and rotatably mounted to a motor vehicle. A locking device is provided to lock the steering shaft at conclusion of a rotation as limitation of a steering angle input. The locking device includes a second housing which is connected in fixed rotative engagement with the first housing, and a locking bar configured for engagement in the steering shaft and arranged in the second housing such as to impact the steering shaft, when the steering shaft moves in relation to the second housing in the event of a crash, and to deform the first housing.

Abstract: A rotary operation device that can prevent misassembly of a rotary operation member and a rotational force transmission member, has a rotary operation member, a rotation detector, and a rotational force transmission member. The rotary operation member has a first gear and the rotational force transmission member has a second gear and a transmission axis. One of the rotary operation member and the rotational force transmission member has a first interference portion that interferes with the other member in a position misaligned from a proper engagement position where the first gear and the second gear are engaged in a proper phase relationship. The other member comprises a second interference member that interferes with the first interference portion in a position misaligned from the proper engagement position and an escape portion that receives the first interference portion in the proper engagement position to allow assembly with the one member.

Abstract: An operation input device includes: an operation body having a handle portion, the operation body tilting when the user tilts the operation axis line of the handle portion, and the operation body turning when the user turns the handle portion around the rotation axis line; a stopping portion that abuts on and stops the operation body so as to limit a tilting range of the operation body; a first concavo-convex portion disposed on the operation body; and a second concavo-convex portion. The second concavo-convex portion is disposed at a position corresponding to the first concavo-convex portion of the operation body when the stopping portion stops a tilting motion of the operation body. The first concavo-convex portion and the second concavo-convex portion are engaged with each other so as to restrict a turning motion of the operation body.

Abstract: An anti-backup device for a power conveyor system is provided and includes a mounting plate, a mounting shaft, a spline cut cog, a multi-position cam, and a bias spring. Both the spline cut cog and the multi-position cam have multiple teeth that engage each other to permit rotation of the multi-position cam in a forward direction and prevent rotation of the multi-position cam in a backward direction.

Abstract: A stop device comprises a rotatable shaft, a travelling nut mounted upon the shaft in such a manner that rotation of the shaft causes the nut to translate along the shaft, and a stop member mounted upon the shaft and operable to limit the length of the shaft along which the travelling nut can translate, wherein the stop member is adjustably mounted upon the shaft.

Abstract: A rotating actuator includes a shaft (24) and a mechanical stop device (23) for generating a stop to limit the rotation of the shaft in a direction of rotation. The stop device acts upon the shaft to prevent the shaft from rotating further in the direction of rotation by blocking the shaft using a stop device acting mechanically on the shaft while enabling rotation of the shaft in a direction of rotation counter to the stop with slip in a stop arrangement. The slip is configured such that movement of the shaft in the direction of rotation counter to the stop is detectable. The stop device may include two independently triggered, mechanical stop devices. One stop device acts as a stop for limiting the rotation of the shaft to the right, and the other stop device acts as a stop for limiting the rotation of the shaft to the left.

Abstract: A control panel is provided comprising a circuit board, a rotary position encoder mounted to the circuit board and having a rotating shaft with a first rotation axis, and a cover having an aperture. A knob is rotationally received in the aperture with a second rotation axis. The knob has an open interior space and a radial guiding rib projecting into the interior space. A guide part rotates with the rotating shaft and has a guide groove slidably engaging the radial guiding rib whereby the radial guiding rib drives rotation of the rotating shaft in response to manual rotation of the knob. The radial guiding rib shifts in position within the guide groove in response to misalignment between the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis.