Abstract: An operating device includes a base member, an operating member, a first connecting part, a second connecting part and an additional component. The base member is mounted on a human-powered vehicle; an operating member provided to the base member. The first connecting part is provided to one of the base member and the operating member in a manner connectable to a power transmitting medium. The second connecting part is provided to the base member in a manner connectable to the power transmitting medium. The additional component is provided to at least one of the base member and the operating member.

Abstract: A toggle release mechanism includes a base element, a toggle element and an actuating rod. The toggle element is rotatably mounted at a first end to the base element about a first axis for rotation between a locking position and a release position. The actuating rod has a central portion extending through the toggle element and first and second end portions projecting on opposed sides thereof for engagement with actuators arranged on opposed sides of the release mechanism. The actuating rod also includes a mounting flange projecting therefrom at a boundary between the central portion and a first end portion. The mounting flange has a first hole therein for receiving a first fastener. A surface of the toggle element facing the mounting flange has a bore formed therein for receiving the first fastener. The mechanism also includes a mounting element slidably received on the second end of the rod.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of pneumatic linear actuator modules, a dynamic actuator linkage, and a static actuator linkage. Each of the plurality of pneumatic linear actuator modules includes a static portion and a dynamic portion. The dynamic portion is movable in a linear fashion relative to the static portion. The dynamic actuator linkage connects the dynamic portion of each of the plurality of pneumatic linear actuator modules to a moveable portion of a device. The static actuator linkage connects the static portion of each of the plurality of pneumatic linear actuator modules to an immoveable portion of the device. A number of pneumatic linear actuator modules one less than the plurality of pneumatic linear actuator modules are able to provide linear actuation to the device. Each of the plurality of actuator modules is configured to selectively couple and decouple to the dynamic actuator linkage and the static actuator linkage.

Abstract: A drive device for a Bowden control comprises at least one electric actuator and a mechanism connected to the Bowden control. The actuator and mechanism are surrounded by at least one housing. The housing comprises a closable cover in a connecting region between the mechanism and the Bowden control.

Abstract: A drive system includes a linear actuator for transmitting a linear movement, the linear actuator having a spindle and a nut which co-operates therewith and an electric motor for driving the spindle. The drive system has a fixed frame and at least one frame movable relative thereto, the linear actuator secured to the fixed frame and the movable frame being coupled to the nut in an articulated manner by at least one actuation rod. Movement of the nut along the spindle brings about a movement of the movable frame relative to the fixed frame. The nut further has at least one stud and the actuation rod is provided with a corresponding recess for fitting the actuation rod onto the stud, or vice versa, and the fitted actuation rod is secured to the stud by a securing element, in particular a clip.

Abstract: A pump system includes a pump unit an assembly frame that receives first and second pumps. A first and second pedal respectively couples to a first and second pump actuating portion. A rocker arrangement has a rocker that pivotally couples the first and second pedals, so a pushing movement of the first pedal in one direction causes a pulling movement of the second pedal in an opposite direction, and vice versa. The first and second pedals respond to a pushing force, respectively move the first and second pump actuating portions for pumping a fluid from the first and second pumps, and correspondingly move the first and second pump actuating portions for drawing the fluid to be pumped into the first and second pumps.

Abstract: A transmission device for an exit device for a door includes a base (10) to which a transmission member (4) and a driving member (6) are pivotably mounted. A pushed section (611) of the driving member (6) abuts a push portion (421) of the transmission member (4). A link (7) is movably mounted to the base (10) and is connected to a latch of the exit device. When the transmission member (4) pivots from a first angular position to a second angular position, the push portion (421) of the transmission member (4) pushes the pushed section (611) of the driving member (6) to pivot the driving member (6) from a third angular position to a fourth angular position, and a push section (621) of the driving member (6) pushes a pushed portion (712) of the link (7) to move the link (7) for retracting the latch.

Abstract: An actuator assembly for remote actuation of control panel components in an environment that restricts human access is contemplated. The actuator assembly includes one or more remotely controllable linear drive mechanisms for imparting a rotation motion on one or more cams to remotely press a control panel component such as a button or switch. While disengaged, the cams are rotated to a position where they minimally obstruct an operator's view. The actuator assembly also allows the force and throw of actuation to be accurately controlled.

Abstract: A dual mode pistol grip grease gun that operates in either the volume mode or the pressure mode. The grease gun includes a cylinder head having a handle attached thereto. Attached to the cylinder head via a shiftable link is a lever, which has a slot at one end. The shiftable link is disposed in the slot of the lever, and its position therein defines whether the grease gun is in the volume or the pressure mode. The shape of the slot is such that, when the grease gun is in volume mode and when the lever is fully pressed toward the handle, an angle defined by a first axis (defined as a line connecting a pivot point of a connection of the link to the cylinder head and a pivot point of a connection of the link to an end of the slot defining volume mode) and a second axis (defined as a line connecting the pivot point of the connection of the link to the end of the slot defining volume mode and a point along a bottom curve of the slot where the concavity of the curve changes) is approximately ten degrees.

Abstract: In a wedge drive comprising a slider element receiving means, a movable slider element and a driver element, wherein sliding surfaces are provided between the slider element and the driver element, a dovetail-like or prism guide means is provided between the slider element and the slider element receiving means.

Abstract: A pumping unit system having vertical sampson post, a walking beam pivotally supported at the upper end of the sampson post and a horsehead affixed at a forward end thereof that supports a reciprocated sucker rod string, including a gear reducer mounted at selectable positions on the walking beam and having a horizontally extending drive shaft, a crank arm affixed to the drive shaft the spacing between a selectable length pitman rod having a first end secured to said crank arm and a second end having a pitman bearing that is selectably mountable to a plurality of pitman bearing locations and a prime mover connected to the gear reducer and wherein the characteristics of the pumping unit are determined by the selectable position of the gear reducer, the selectable length of the crank arm, the selectable length of the pitman rod, and the selectable pitman bearing location.

Abstract: This invention provides a modular, efficient and self-feedback/balance, fluid-powered actuation system. This system comprises two basic modules; actuation module and positioning module, which are directly connected to each other. The actuation modules can be constructed as a triple acting actuator having a novel balanced linear-rotary mechanism converter or a double acting actuator with two novel balance guide bars. The positioning module is constructed as a two-staged, self-feedback/balance positioner with position as a variable for controlling positions of an output shaft of the actuation modules. An input shaft in the positioning module is operated by three types input signals. This system also provides a rotary force to actuate and control different rotary valves with lighter weight, superior seal and high accuracy and can be used for quick cycle, high vibration applications or other critical services.

Abstract: A slide positioner for moving a structural member from an inoperating position to a working or operating position has a square shaft for supporting the structural member. Two bearing assemblies are adapted for supporting the sliding shaft. The two bearing assemblies are spaced one from the other and are connected to a stationary base. One of the bearing assemblies is rigidly connected to a pneumatic cylinder whose piston rod is connected to the sliding shaft. The bearing assemblies are mountable to the base in various angular positions since the bearing assemblies may be pivoted around an axis which is parallel to the axis of the sliding shaft.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a vibrating tamper having a single control lever. The single control lever (4) can be set by an operator to any one of three releasably fixed positions with a snap-action detent device holding the control lever in the position selected by the operator. In the first position, the engine ignition is short-circuited, a fuel valve is closed, a fuel tank venting valve is closed and the throttle is fully closed. In the second position, the engine ignition circuit is enabled, the fuel tank venting valve is open, the fuel valve is open and the throttle control is in a starting/idling position. In the third position, the engine ignition circuit is enabled, the fuel tank venting valve is open, the fuel valve is open and the throttle control is in full-throttle position.

Abstract: A walking beam pumping system is disclosed wherein the pumping system's prime mover is gravity. In one embodiment, the system comprises a walking beam pivotally coupled to a support structure at a pivot point substantially central along the length of the walking beam. A counterbalance weight is disposed along the length of the walking beam. A position device is provided for moving the counterbalance weight along at least a portion of the length of the walking beam. As the counterbalance weight moves along the length of the walking beam, the beam's center of gravity is modulated. By modulating the position of the counterbalance weight in an appropriate manner, the walking beam is caused to pivot back and forth with respect to the support structure. A pumping assembly, for example a sucker rod string, is attached to one end of the walking beam, such that as the walking beam pivots back and forth, the pumping system is actuated to pump fluid out of, for example, an oil well bore.

Abstract: An anti-backlash nut assembly (10) has a first part (12), a second part (14), and at least one drive pin (16) to rotationally couple the second part to the first part while permitting axial movement therebetween. The first part includes a collar portion (30) having an inner circumferential wall (34) having at least one axially extending drive pin recess (38) therein. The second part includes a boss portion (54) having an outer circumferential wall (56) having at least one corresponding drive pin recess (60) therein. The boss portion is adapted for sliding engagement with the collar portion and is received therein. The at least one second part drive pin recess is circumferentially aligned with the at least one first part drive pin recess to define a drive pin channel (70). At least one drive pin is slidingly engaged in the at least one drive pin channel. In a preferred embodiment, the first part is a worm gear and the second part is an anti-backlash nut.

Abstract: A ZIF PGA socket tool (42) for releasably coupling a pin grid array (PGA) chip (22) with a "latch-less" zero insertion force (ZIF) socket (20) includes a housing (44), a sled (46), and an actuator (48). The housing (44) is configured to be placed in fixed relation to the ZIF socket (20). The sled (46) includes rails (84) that slidably couple with corresponding grooves (82) in the housing (44). The sled (46) further includes a shoulder (98) configured to abut an edge (40) of the PGA chip (22). The actuator (48) includes a pin (122) that is received by a slotted opening (118) in the sled (46). The pin (122) and the slotted opening (118) form a cooperative relationship such that rotational movement of the actuator (48) produces rectilinear movement of the sled (46) so that the shoulder (98) of the sled (46) imparts a pushing force on the edge (40) of the PGA chip (22).

Abstract: A handle assembly for a motor vehicle door operative for selectively releasing a latch mechanism. The handle assembly includes a mounting portion attached to the motor vehicle door and a handle proper adapted to be manually grasped. The handle proper is linearly translatable between a first position and a second position for releasing the latch mechanism. In a preferred form, the handle proper is biased to the first position by a coil spring.

Abstract: A controlling device of a tunable filter includes a base, a tunable filter on the base along an optical path between first and second optical fibers, a holder rotatably installed on the base to support the tunable filter, a driving unit installed on the base for providing a rotational force, a speed reducing device, and a rotating unit for rotating the holder in accordance with the linear movement of the movable member. The speed reducing device has a worm gear extending from a rotating shaft of the driving unit, and a movable member provided with a threaded hole engaged with the worm gear to allow reciprocal movement along the worm gear according to the rotation direction of the worm gear.

Abstract: A power transmission has a parking pawl which is engageable with a toothed member on the transmission output shaft to prevent rotation of the output shaft when the parking pawl is set. The pawl is manipulated by a manual selector shaft and a detent plate. The detent plate is also drivingly connected with a transmission range selector valve through a pin which engages an annular groove in the selector valve. The pin is driven by a cam on the detent plate and is guided in a pair of longitudinal slots formed on the valve body which slidably houses the selector valve.

Abstract: An engine clamping apparatus is provided for firmly fixing engines having different fixing points. The invention includes a cylinder serially accommodating an upper and lower piston for providing a shorter rising stroke when supplying an oil pressure so that a rising stroke of the lower piston pushes up the upper piston, than upon supplying the oil pressure so as to push up only the upper piston. The engine clamping apparatus also includes an operating rod extended to top portion of the upper piston, a groove formed in a side of a body of the operating rod, a rotating grip pivotable about a hinge shaft and having one end bound in the groove, and a fixing bar horizontally projected at a free end of the rotating grip, the fixing bar being pushed into a fixing hole of an engine so as to fix the engine when the operating rod is raised and a free end of the rotating grip is lowered.

Abstract: A brake operating device includes a bracket for attachment to the bicycle, an operating lever pivotally supported on the bracket about a pivot point, and a guide having a path that extends toward the pivot point. An anchoring member is connected to the force transmission element and is disposed for movement along the path of the guide during operation of the operating lever. An adjustment mechanism is provided for adjusting a range of movement of the anchoring member along path of the guide.

Abstract: A computer includes a base unit and an upper unit which encloses all electronic components of the computer, such as an LCD display, system board, various drives, sound card, speakers, and modem. The base unit has dimensions of only about 11 inches by 7 inches and can easily be placed in small areas. Unlike a typical desk-top computer which has external cords or cables connecting the display to a main casing, the computer only requires a single power cable and a telephone cord and has a light weight which permits the computer to be easily transported to different locations. The upper unit can pivot relative to the base unit by simply pulling or pushing the upper unit with one hand to the desired angle and then releasing the upper unit. The base unit frictionally engages the upper unit to maintain the upper unit at the desired angle. The computer has a unique configuration in which input/output connectors of a typical motherboard are placed on a separate riser board positioned perpendicular to the system board.

Abstract: A short take off and landing (STOL) aircraft is optimized for STOL performance and flight at minimum airspeed. The aircraft includes leading edge wing slats that are extended and retracted under the direct manual control of the pilot. The aircraft further includes an aileron/flap mixing mechanism that automatically droops the ailerons when the flaps are lowered. A flap bellcrank, which pivots to lower the flaps, carries a pair of pulleys. Aileron control cables, that actuate an aileron bellcrank to raise and lower an aileron, are threaded around and between the two pulleys. When the flap bellcrank pivots to lower the flap, the pulleys vary the positions of the aileron control cables relative to each other to pivot the aileron bellcrank and thereby lower the aileron. The aileron control cables remain independently movable to maintain pilot control over the bank and roll of the aircraft.

Abstract: An air conditioner of the invention is formed of a main body in a box form with a partition panel for dividing indoor and outdoor heat converter rooms, a base holder situated in the main body under the opening, a damper supported on the base holder for covering an opening of the partition panel to be movable relative to the opening of the partition panel, a control part movably disposed on the base holder, and an elongated connection member for connecting the control part and the damper to move the damper by operating the control part. The connection member is made of a synthetic resin and includes at both ends connecting devices integrally formed therewith to be connected to the control part and the damper. Also, a holding device is integrally formed with the base holder. The holding device guides the connection member and includes a holding part with a substantially C-shaped cross section for holding the connection member therein.

Abstract: Device for absorbing lateral forces generated as a result of a linearly reciprocating pin causing rotation of a scotch yoke, the device including a guide block guided along a guide rod, the guide block carrying a yoke engaging pin as well as having opposed connector-receiving cavities; connectors linking each cavity with opposed rod members, each connector having opposed curved surfaces and one or more flats intermediate adjacent such surfaces, the guide block positioning a plurality of annular members each having an arcuate surface slidably receiving one such curved surface, said block also including a locking device for engagement with each connector flat.

Abstract: A guide rocker (5) for actuating and for controlling displacement of a slide cover of a sun roof for motor vehicle, which is characterized by being formed as a laminar, usable on both side, form-stable sandwich structure of several plates of different materials. At least one reinforcing plate (16), formed of a punched-out sheet metal, tightly abuts one side surface of a plastic rocker body (15) having a guide slot (11) for receiving a guide pin (10) secured in the rear slide block (9) of the sliding cover (1). The reinforcing plate has a slot (17), which corresponds to the guide slot (11) but has a larger slot width and in which is form-locking received an edge projection that surrounds the guide slot (11), projects outwardly from the rocker body (15), and is formed as one piece therewith.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining the position of a piston in a hydraulically or pneumatically operated actuator including a fixed position, rotatable shaft having a pair of attached pins, each pin off-set from the center of the shaft. The pins are positioned on either side of a drive ring located about the circumference of the piston. When the piston moves in either direction, one of the pair of pins will remain in contact with the drive ring and cause uni-directional rotation of the shaft. In order to detect piston position, a sensor is mounted to detect shaft rotation.

Abstract: A crank spindle formed with an eccentric pin at one end thereof is pivotally supported by bearings within a casing. The crank spindle is driven by a motor and a worm mechanism. A cross pin member formed with an upper axle and a lower axle is pivotally fitted to the eccentric pin of the crank spindle. An upper holder is fitted to the upper axle of the cross pin member and a lower holder is fitted to the lower axle thereof. A steering bar is fastened to the lower holder. When the eccentric pin is pivoted by the motor and the worm mechanism, since the cross pin member is pivoted, the upper and lower holders are also pivoted to shift the steering bar in the horizontal direction. The rear wheel steering apparatus can be installed within a small space.

Abstract: The invention concerns a windshield wiper arrangement including a windshield wiper arm (2) the active length of which varies in the course of the sweeping movement, characterized in that it includes: motor means including a first motor shaft (26) given a first alternating rotation motion and a second motor shaft (34) given a second alternating rotation motion, the amplitude of the alternating rotation of the second shaft (34) being greater than that of the first shaft; a crank (24) coupled for rotation onto the second motor shaft on the one hand, and on the other hand articulated onto said arm (2); an arm support element (6) coupled for rotation onto the first motor shaft (26); and coupling means between the support element (6) and the arm (2) permitting a translation motion of the arm (2) on said support element (6) in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal dimension of the arm (2).

Abstract: A first shaft 2a and a first guide portion 2c are provided on a rear side portion 2 of an information inputting apparatus. The first guide portion 2c advances in a direction spaced away from the first shaft 2a toward below, and a notch hole 2h connects to a lower portion of the first guide portion 2c. Then, a second guide portion 3b for engaging with the first shaft 2a and a second shaft 3d for engaging with the first guide portion 2c are provided on the foot member 3, and a pair of resilient pieces 3e are provided on side faces of the foot member 3. Further, a foot cover 5 is provided which has an extending through portion 5e for moving the foot member 3 to appear and disappear and is supported for rotation on the first shaft 2a.

Abstract: A technical device, in particular an electromechanical running gear for the movement of information carriers, such as magnetic tapes or discs, having a carrier plate (1) made of metal at which movable functional parts (5, 7) made of synthetic resin are formed by an injection molding process (outsert molding). Each functional part is held in a respective hole (3, 4) in the plate by means of retaining pieces (5a, 5b, 7, 7c) made of synthetic resin which overlie both plate surfaces (1c, 1d). The retaining pieces are interconnected through the hole by an integral synthetic-resin connection bridge (5b, 7b) integral with these pieces. Clearance sufficient to obtain a smooth movement of the functional parts (5, 7) in the holes (3, 4) is obtained through mechanical deformation of the retaining pieces subsequent to the insertion molding.

Abstract: An actuator means for an electrical switch concealed in a housing and operated by a handle externally mounted to the cover thereof, whereby, upon closing the cover, the actuator automatically moves in a rectilinear direction to locate the toggle operating lever of the switch and rotatably moves the externally viewed handle to preposition it to indicate the energization state of the switch. Alternatively, the actuator permits operation of the switch by rotating the externally accessible handle. This invention is especially suited to circuit breaker switches contained in explosion-proof or hazardous location-rated enclosures.

Abstract: An apparatus for steering rear wheels of a four-wheel steering vehicle is provided. This apparatus includes a first housing which has an operating rod displaceable along the longitudinal center line thereof for steering the rear wheels, a second housing which has a cam rotatably supported thereby for displacing the operating rod in a desired direction, a movable block engaging with the cam, and a stationary block mounted on the operating rod. The movable block moves along a guide rod provided in the second housing according to rotation of the cam. The stationary block transmits the movement of the movable block to the operating rod at a first angular position between the guide rod and the operating rod and blocks the transmission of the movement of the movable block at a second angular position different from the first position.

Abstract: A cropping mechanism for a surface mount machine is disclosed which cuts the feed tape supplying electronic components. The displacement of an actuator in one direction between end positions cycles the cropping blade from a start location to the cutting location and back to the start location. The actuator has a cam which rides in selectively configured slots defined in opposed, pivotally supported levers which support a pin received by the cutting element and controlling its displacement.

Abstract: Drive system for the knife grids of a double-lift open-shed Jacquard machine, which is mounted entirely above the Jacquard machine, and which comprises a central drive shaft which at both ends drives a set of conjugate cams which imparts motion to two follower levers which lie diametrically opposite each other. These follower levers carry out a to and fro pivoting movement in opposite phase to each other, about a transverse axis of symmetry, in between their arms. With each pair of follower levers two knife suspension bars are connected to said arms by means of drive rods in such a way that they move up and down in vertical, parallel planes in opposite phase to each other. A number of knives are suspended in the weft direction on every two knife suspension bars moving in phase, which are situated on either side of the machine in the warp direction. The lift and the inclination of the knife suspension bars are adjustable.

Abstract: Provided is a damper for controlling air flow through an air duct. The damper includes a mounting fame secured to the interior of the duct which has a circular opening for air flow therethrough when the damper is open. A circular damper plate is provided which is dimensioned to block the circular opening in the closed position while in the fully open position the plate is rotated approximately 90 degrees where it is parallel to the flow direction through the duct. The movement of the damper plate is controlled by an actuator mechanism having a pair of spaced guide plates each of which is provided with two diverging arcuate guide slots. Corresponding guide slots in the two plates are aligned at the same vertical height. A movable support bracket is disposed between the two plates and supports two guide pins which extend horizontally through the aligned slots.

Abstract: A pair of linear actuators is disposed within a gas turbojet engine exhaust nozzle for actuating a pivotable truss frame which in turn actuates a divergent flap. One end of each actuator is pivotally mounted to a fixed structural support within the exhaust nozzle while the other end of each actuator is pivotally mounted to the truss frame. Rollers mounted to the truss frame transmit actuation forces from the actuators to the divergent flap without transmitting parasitic actuation loads to the divergent flap.

Abstract: A cut-off die set of the double cut type, in which sections of tubing are successively severed from a length of tubing, utilizing a notching cut followed by a severing cut. A rack and pinion assembly is used to transform the vertical reciprocating motion of the upper and lower platen into the horizintal reciprocating motion used for the notching stroke. The rack and pinion assembly comprises a rack mounted to the upper platen and a gear sector mounted to the lower platen, the gear sector includes a drive roller which engages a cam track on the cross slide. As the upper platen and lower platen are vertically reciprocated, the rack member causes the gear sector to rotate, sliding the drive roller through an arcuate path. Movement of the drive roller through the arcuate path causes the cross slide to move in a reciprocating manner in relation to the reciprocating motion of the upper and lower platens.

Abstract: A device for adjusting and locking the inclination of the backrest of a seat, for example an aircraft seat, comprises a gas compression spring which acts between the back rest and the frame of the seat and which is of the type which has a locking and release member, which, when pressed frees the spring to expand or to be compressed and when released locks the spring in any position in which it is set to lock the back rest. The locking and release member is operated by a button fitted in an arm rest of the seat. To enable the button to operate the locking and release member entirely mechanically, the button is connected to one end of a Bowden cable through a first lever and the other end of the Bowden cable is connected to the locking and release member through a second lever. The two levers together provide a mechanical advantage of 8:1 between the force applied to the button and that acting on the locking and release member.

Abstract: The problem of providing a very compact and simple actuator system (10) for a rotary valve (40) operated by a rotatable shaft (44) and effecting a specific valve program to select a desired flow rate through the valve (40) is provided by an actuator member (12) movable in a linear path (A) transverse to the axis of the shaft. The actuator member (12) is linearly movable through a stroke range to effect changing the angular settings of the shaft (44) to move the valve (40) from an open position to a closed position and back to an open position in response to a single unidirectional stroke of the actuator member (12). A pair of link arms (26a, 26b) operatively connect the actuator member (12) and the shaft (40) for transmitting linear movement of the actuator member to angular movement of the shaft. The link arms are pivotally connected to each other at adjacent ends (28).

Abstract: An enclosed adjustable servo-actuator is provided. This servo-actuator includes an elongated hollow cylinder; a first closed end member; a second closed end member; a through passageway is provided in each closed end member; an enclosed housing attached exterior of the hollow cylinder at or near the center of the cylinder, said housing adapted to comunicate with the interior of the hollow cylinder; an elongated piston assembly is slidably carries interior of said hollow cylinder; A torque arm is arrayed to engage said piston assembly by means of a closed-end transverse groove provided in said piston assembly; an output shaft is journaled in said enclosed housing, said output shaft engages said torque arm for converting the linear displacement of the piston to an arcuate rotation of said output shaft; and an adjustment means is provided to selectively limit the arcuate rotation of the output shaft.

Abstract: A fire-resistant valve 10 with a valve stem 40 mounted for linear motion through a valve stem bore 41 in the valve body 12 and connected to a valve element 20 by a connection means which effects movement of the valve element 20 between its valve open and its valve closed positions in response to axial linear motion of the valve stem 40. The valve includes a valve stem actuator 46 and a valve stem seal assembly comprising a primary seal in the form of an axially extensible and compressible metallic bellows 50 disposed in sleeved relation to the valve stem 40. The bellows is connected at one end by an annular weld 41 to the valve stem and at its other end by an annular weld 52 to the valve body in encircling relation to the valve stem and valve stem bore so as to effect a fluid-tight, gas-tight seal therebetween. A packing structure mounted in the annulus between the valve stem and wall of the valve stem bore provides a secondary valve stem seal.

Abstract: An apparatus for converting an oscillatory motion to a linear sliding motion comprises a slide block provided for reciprocatory sliding movement along a linear path and an oscillating shaft. An oscillating arm is adopted to oscillate about the axis of the oscillating shaft. The oscillating arm connects said oscillating shaft to the slide block. An adjusting device is provided on the oscillating arm for adjusting a sliding stroke of the slide block with respect to an angle of rotation of the oscillating shaft. Also, a counting and indicating device is provided on the oscillating arm for counting and indicating an amount of sliding stroke of the slide block.

Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus for transmitting a driving force between two components. The apparatus utilizes a cover rotatably mounted in a housing such that, as a result of engagement between the cover and a first component, a rotation of the cover corresponds to a displacement of such first component. The first component drives a second component by means of an actuator.

Abstract: Device for transforming a rotary movement of a drive element eccentrically arranged about a rotary spindle into a linear movement of a slide means with an assured guidance during the linear movement and fixed end positions, whereby for the linear guidance of the slide means the drive element constructed as a guide pulley or the like engages in a guide slot, but leaves the latter on reaching the slide means end position, characterized in that on the slide means (3) are provided two rollers (14,15) or similar stops, which in the end positions of slide means (3) in each case slide onto and engage on a bar (32,33) or similar reference edge, the bars (32,33) freeing the rollers (14,15) during the linear guidance of slide means (3) and while maintaining a spacing (b).

Abstract: An attachment for use in conjunction with radio control transmitters, especially for use with model cars, which has a steering wheel and a fork-shaped lever extending therefrom. The lever is adapted to fit over the directional control stick of the transmitter, whereby the rotary motion created by turning the steering wheel translates into the rectilinear motion which actuates the control stick. Realism and enhanced operator control are achieved.

Abstract: An improved pivot assembly operable on an air flow controlling disk, initially to move the disk from a closed position over a damper opening to an intermediate open position away from the opening and subsequently to pivot the disk to a fully open position normal to the opening. The assembly includes stationary support plates and carriage plates carrying the disk. The carriage plates are coupled to the support plates by a system including one axle member received in a bore in the carriage plates for movement with the carriage plates dictated by contact of the axle member with camming slots in the support plates. A piston rod to move the carriage plates relative to the support plates is coupled to the axle member.

Abstract: A voice coil motor assembly for a voice coil motor printwheel setting apparatus comprises a plate having the voice coil motor coils mounted thereon. The plate is adapted for attachment to a printed circuit board by pins electrically connected to the voice coils. Picker links having voice coil magnets connected thereto are stacked in sequence and the final assembly is completed by enshrouding the voice coil magnets with the voice coils mounted on the plate.

Abstract: A pivotal micromotion device includes a straight movable body, a pivotal body, and, a mechanism for transmitting and transforming a straight motion of the movable body to a pivotal motion of the pivotal body. The tramsmitting mechanism comprises an elastic reduced angular movement transmitting member having a fixed end located on the pivotal body side and a free end located on the movable body side, respectively, so as to be disposed between the movable and pivotal bodies; a first engagement member for engaging the free end of the transmitting member with the movable body; and second engagement member for engaging a position between the fixed and free ends of the transmitting member with a position near an outer periphery of the pivotal body.