Abstract: Automated launch torque is provided. An automated virtual launch torque generation (AVL-TG) system may be included in a vehicle, such as a heavy duty truck, that may interoperate with an adaptive cruise control (CC) system to move the vehicle from a standstill or low speed to a CC handover speed. The AVL-TG system may determine a tip-in torque curve configured to mimic a torque curve generated by a human operator's acceleration pedal tip-in from a standstill or low speed. The tip-in torque curve may be represented by torque demand values corresponding to a dynamic pedal saturation level applied over a dynamic pedal rate. The torque demand values determined by the AVL-TG system may mimic an expected or human vehicle operator generated torque request, and may operate to successfully close the clutch and smoothly launch the vehicle from a standstill or low speed.

Abstract: A power transfer assembly for a vehicle including an input shaft, at least one output shaft, and at least one clutch configured to perform at least one of changing a gear ratio between the input shaft and the output shaft, and coupling the input shaft with a second output shaft of the at least one output shaft. An actuator assembly is configured to activate the at least one clutch. The actuator assembly has a motor with an output drive, a worm gear coupled with the output shaft, and a spur gear meshed with the worm gear and coupled with the at least one clutch for activating the at least one clutch. The worm gear and the spur gear have opposite gear hands.

Abstract: A reciprocating drive system for a surgical instrument can include a housing defining a central axis. An inner surface of the housing can define a plurality of helical threads extending along the housing. The reciprocating drive system can include a shaft member defining a motive coupler configured to receive torque from a motive source to rotate the shaft member, and a first follower engaged with, and extending radially outward from, the shaft member, and configured to correspondingly engage the plurality of helical threads, such that rotation of the shaft member translates the shaft member laterally along the central axis.

Abstract: An actuator for a transfer case includes an actuator member, a face cam mechanism, and a motor. The actuator member includes a circumferential flange and an annular body extending from an inner periphery of the circumferential flange. The annular body includes a circumferential slot opposite the flange defined between two end walls formed by the annular body. One of the end walls includes a bearing member coupled thereto. The face cam mechanism includes a follower coupled to a cam member. The cam member is configured to displace axially when rotated. The follower is disposed within the slot. In a first range of motion, the annular member is rotated independent of the face cam mechanism. In a second range of motion, the bearing member engages the follower to rotate the second cam member relative to the first cam member, and the follower moves axially along the bearing member.

Abstract: A self-propelled robot having a protective guard, at least one tool designed for the treatment of a surface, movement means comprising at least two motor-driven wheels to allow the movement of the self-propelled robot on a travel path, at least one mechanical power transmission designed to actuate the self-propelled robot and in which the one mechanical power transmission comprises at least one motor element and at least one driven element which are operatively associated by a magnetic field. The mechanical power transmission is operatively associated with at least two motor-driven wheels of the movement means.

Abstract: A windshield wiper control system includes a movable element configured to move in a first direction and an opposing second direction and one or more actuation devices configured to cause the movable element to move in the first direction. The windshield wiper control system also includes a rotatable cam configured to cause the movable element to move in the opposing second direction when the rotatable cam contacts a stationary surface as the rotatable cam rotates about a cam axis and a wiper mechanism configured to move in the first and second directions and pivot in an arc motion responsive to the rotation of the rotatable cam. The wiper mechanism is further configured to cause the one or more windshield wipers to move across a surface of a windshield in a more linear motion than the arc motion of the wiper mechanism.

Abstract: A system for moving a carriage along a guide comprises: at least one sliding block that slidingly connects the carriage to the guide; a control shaft associated to the carriage; a driving unit suitable for moving said control shaft in rotation; and rotary-translatory connecting means between said control shaft and said guide. The control shaft is movable between a working position wherein it is connected to said guide for moving the carriage by said driving unit, and an idle position wherein it is disconnected from said guide for free manual pulling of the carriage through said at least one sliding block.

Abstract: A windshield wiper control system includes a movable element configured to move in a first direction and an opposing second direction and one or more actuation devices configured to cause the movable element to move in the first direction. The windshield wiper control system also includes a rotatable cam configured to cause the movable element to move in the opposing second direction when the rotatable cam contacts a stationary surface as the rotatable cam rotates about a cam axis and a wiper mechanism configured to move in the first and second directions and pivot in an arc motion responsive to the rotation of the rotatable cam. The wiper mechanism is further configured to cause the one or more windshield wipers to move across a surface of a windshield in a more linear motion than the arc motion of the wiper mechanism.

Abstract: A converter for use in a high speed rotationally oscillating surgical burring device comprises an output shaft, and a rotationally oscillating secondary drive rotor coupled to the output shaft. The secondary drive rotor is arranged and configured with a size and mass to minimize its angular momentum. A unidirectionally rotating primary drive rotor is provided. A linearly reciprocating transmission converts unidirectional rotation to bidirectional rotational oscillation coupling the primary and secondary drive rotors. The transmission is arranged and configured with a size and mass to minimize its linear momentum. An input shaft is coupled to the rotating primary drive rotor to which a unidirectional rotational force is applied.

Abstract: A transmission device transforms an alternate rotational movement of an alternately rotating element into a linear reciprocating movement. The device includes a linear reciprocating element connected to the rotating element, and a first pivoting element having a first fixed pivot point connected to the linear reciprocating element. The transmission device includes a second pivoting element connected to the first pivoting element. A ball member, which may be connected to a CPR piston, is attached to the second pivoting element. A third pivoting element having a second fixed pivot point is connected to the second pivoting element.

Abstract: A robot with a body, at least one leg on each side of the body, and a hip connecting the leg to the body. The hip is configured to abduct and adduct the leg. A linkage is configured to rotate the leg along a predetermined path.

Abstract: The drive device (1) is intended for a machine for the plasticization and injection of synthetic material. It comprises a main drive (2) drivable in a first and a second direction of rotation and having a hollow shaft (6) rotatable about an axis of rotation (4). An axially bipartite inner reception region (7) having a first part region (8) and a second part region (9) is formed by the hollow shaft (6). Rotation transmission means (10, 14), arranged at least partially in the first part region (8), are provided for the transmission of a rotational movement of the hollow shaft (6) solely in a first direction of rotation to an extruder worm (16) rotatable about the axis of rotation (4).

Abstract: A transmission device transforms an alternate rotational movement of an alternately rotating element into a linear reciprocating movement. The device includes a linear reciprocating element connected to the rotating element, and a first pivoting element having a first fixed pivot point connected to the linear reciprocating element. The transmission device includes a second pivoting element connected to the first pivoting element. A ball member, which may be connected to a CPR piston, is attached to the second pivoting element. A third pivoting element having a second fixed pivot point is connected to the second pivoting element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a torus crank mechanism including a housing assembly (100) providing sealed chambers (145 to 148), a core (200) centrally arranged in the housing assembly while having a vertical shaft (215 or 216) protruded from one or each of upper and lower surfaces of the core, and horizontal shafts (211 to 214), a rotor (300) adapted to rotate in a reciprocating fashion around the core while having rotating vanes (311 to 314) arranged in respective chambers, and guide slots (315 to 318), bevel gears (410 to 440) rotatably supported by respective horizontal shafts while having respective eccentric sliders (411, 421, 431, and 441) rotatably and slidably received in the guide slots, and an output gear (500 or 600) rotatably supported by the vertical shaft. A multiple torus crank mechanism is configured by coaxially connecting torus crank mechanisms each having the above described configuration.

Abstract: A transmission device for a continuous tape comprises a casing, a tape release part, a relay part and a tape collect part. The casing extending a stationary release axle, a stationary relay axle and a stationary collect axle. The tape release part provides a release sleeve to rotationally fit with the release axle with a flange at a middle section thereof locating a correction tape wheel by way of engaging ribs on the periphery of the flange. The release part further provides a release gear with an axial release hole to be fixedly attached to the release sleeve. The relay part provides a big gear integrally joining a small gear with an axial relay hole to rotationally fit with the relay axle so as to be associated with the tape release part by way of the small gear meshing with the release gear. The tape collect part provides a collect gear integrally joining a big circular plate.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided which includes an elongate body having an interior cavity, a power source mounted within the cavity, an elongate drive shaft driven rotatably by the power source, a camwheel mounted on the drive shaft, a yoke with projecting arms which confine travel of the camwheel, a crankshaft section driven by the drive shaft, an output shaft axially aligned to the drive shaft, and a collar with a guide track eccentrically coupling the crankshaft section to the output shaft thereby imparting both lateral and rotary reciprocating motion to the output shaft. A brushhead mounted on the front end of the elongate body accepts the motion from the output shaft. The mechanical drive system is fully enclosed within the housing of the elongate body. Brushheads are replaceably mountable outside the cavity on the front end.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush (1) is described which incorporates a handle (2) and a brush attachment (3). The handle (2) houses an electric motor (8). Protruding from the handle (2) is a shaft (20), which is coupled to the electric motor (8). The brush attachment (3) can be mounted on the handle (2). The brush attachment (3) supports a bristle head (26) which can be coupled to the shaft (20), and from which protrude a multiplicity of bristles (4). In the operating mode, the bristle head (26) describes a rotary motion (49) and a stroke motion (50), with the frequency of the stroke movement (50) being higher, and preferably substantially higher, than the frequency of the rotary movement (49.) The stroke movement (50) provides a poking action of the bristles (4), which serves to loosen plaque from dental surfaces. The rotary movement (49) serves to wipe away plaque loosened from the dental surfaces.

Abstract: A tooth-brush is provided which has a brush shank (4) adapted to be driven electrically by a drive (2) and provided with a brush-head (5) having bristles (6), which brush-head performs movement (8), for example, a loosening movement whose frequency is higher than 30 Hz and whose amplitude is between 0.1 mm and 5 mm, which brush-head performs an additional movement (9), for example, a wiping movement having a frequency of between 1 Hz and 5 Hz. The combination of a rapid loosening movement and a slow wiping movement ensures that the teeth are cleaned in a thorough but gentle manner.

Abstract: A hermetically-sealed actuator for a rotary valve is provided in which a valve operator is operative to move a stem axially, axial movement of the stem, in turn, producing rotation of a rotary cam member that is operatively connected to rotate a valve spindle, the axially movable stem being hermetically sealed by a bellows mechanism, thus hermetically isolating the rotary cam member from the valve operator, the maximum angular extent of rotation of the cam member being determined by the ramp cam angle and angular extent of helical slots formed in the rotary cam member and which are engaged by trunnions fast with the stem.

Abstract: A hermetically-sealed actuator for a rotary valve is provided in which a first camming member is operative to move a stem axially, axial movement of the stem, in turn, producing rotation of a second rotary cam mamber that is operatively connected to rotate a valve spindle, the axially movable stem being hermetically sealed by a bellows mechanism, thus hermetically isolating the second camming member from the first camming member.

Abstract: The invention relates to the driving mechanism of multi-action doll. The driving mechanism comprises an eccentric roller, a cross-shaped driving component and several driving gears. The cross-shaped driving component has a rectangular hole which accommodates the eccentric roller which moves the cross-shaped driving component back and forth in a linear direction when the roller rotates in the hole. The cross-shaped driving component has racks that mesh with and rotate the driving gears when the driving component is moved by the eccentric roller. Rotation of the gears also rotates shafts on the gears which convey motion to selected portions of a moveable doll.

Abstract: A lift-turn valve actuator is provided for tapered plug valve and slip assemblies that accomplishes vertical movement of the plug and retraction of the slips from sealing engagement with the valve body prior to rotation of the plug member 90.degree. to its open position. The valve actuator assembly includes inner fitting inner and outer sleeve members each having cam slots formed therein with the cam follower of a valve actuating stem being engaged with both cam slots. Rotation of the outer sleeve member with respect to the static inner sleeve imparts initial vertical movement to the actuator stem, valve stem and valve plug for slip retraction as an initial component of movement followed by simultaneous rotational and upward movement of the plug member until the plug member has rotated 90.degree. to its open position.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush has a gear driven by a motor. On the face of the gear is an eccentric pin upon which a sliding member is located. The eccentric pin engages with a socket in a lever which is securely connected to a brush rod. The lever is moved up and down and simultaneously oscillates due to the rotational movement of the eccentric pin so that the brush rod executes a corresponding movement.

Abstract: A compact transmission for an automatic washer which converts unidirectional rotary motion to oscillating rotary motion without the use of gears is provided. An input shaft is rotatingly driven by an electric motor and has a reversing thread connection to an intermediate member through a thread follower to cause the intermediate member, which is restrained against rotation, to reciprocate vertically. The intermediate member has an angled cam slot and follower connection with an output shaft which results in oscillating rotary motion of the output shaft. The drive member can be carried on the outside of the coaxial input and output shafts or can be sandwiched between the output shaft and coaxial, nested input shaft.

Abstract: A transmission gearing in which an eccentric cam includes first and second eccentric cam parts and a cam follower has contact faces abutting these eccentric cam parts so that, when a driving source rotates either in normal or reverse direction, the gearing provides as an output one of two different directional motions at the cam follower, with either one of the first and second eccentric cam parts positioned concentric with their pivot shaft without shifting the cam itself in diametral direction in gearing casing. The gearing arrangement is thereby simplified and minimized in required mounting space so as to realize a high compactness of the gearing.

Abstract: The helical guide apparatus includes a main spindle, a male pattern, a first female pattern and a second female pattern which are operatively associated with one another. As the main spindle adapted to reciprocably move in the axial direction and rotate in the circumferential direction is reciprocably driven in the axial direction by first reciprocable driving means, it carries out reciprocable rotational movement in accordance with a lead which is determined by a combination of the first helical projection on the male pattern and the first helical recess on the first female pattern.

Abstract: A crank 6 is connected to a prime shaft 8, a differential gear unit is coupled to the prime shaft 8, nozzles 13 and 14 for passage of wires W1 and W2 for winding are mounted to a tube 12, a rotation stopper 15 is coupled to one of facing gears of the differential gear unit, a guide rail 16 is arranged for parallel movement with the tube 12, and rotation of the crank 6 provides the nozzles 13 and 14 with swing angle and lateral displacement. The nozzles 13 and 14 perform winding while rotating around field cores 2 and 3 corresponding to the rotation angle .theta. of the crank 6.

Abstract: A self-cleaning valve has its closure member rotated against a valve seat during closing, by an externally threaded spindle rotated by an actuator. The spindle has a threaded portion screwed through an internally threaded collar which is pressed by a spring towards the valve seat. When the member engages the valve seat further rotation of the spindle causes the collar to ride up the spindle against the spring bias which maintains the closing force on the member while allowing it to rotate to clean the closing surfaces.

Abstract: A device for rotating and reciprocating a ram by rotating the ram at the end of each reciprocation. The device includes a pair of supports for the reciprocating means and a pair of supports for the rotating means. Each pair of supports has a set of perpendicular grooves in which a sliding block reciprocates in each groove. The blocks are securely fastened to one another by means of a tie arm. Both the reciprocating means and the rotating means are synchronously driven with a timing belt.

Abstract: A diverter assembly, for diverting baggage from a main belt conveyor to an intersecting conveyor, includes a single row of diverter rollers pivotally mounted therein. The diverter rollers are continuously rotated with power mechanically derived from the main conveyor. The diverter assembly is mounted in a gap formed in the main conveyor and a lift mechanism raises and lowers the diverter rollers while a swivel mechanism simultaneously pivots the rollers so that the articles are diverted. The lift mechanism and swivel mechanism are synchronized, so that when the rollers are lowered they are oriented coaxially to take up very little horizontal space, and to decrease the size of the gap over which articles pass unsupported. When the diverter rollers are raised, however, the rollers are automatically pivoted, in part taking advantage of the greater room available, and the rollers divert articles from the main conveyor.

Abstract: A valve actuator mechanism for a lift-turn type valve having a valve element that is operated by first linear unseating movement, rotational repositioning movement and linear reseating movement. First and second actuator stems are supported by an actuator housing for both linear and rotational movement.

Abstract: A housing supports a hollow shaft for both axial and rotary movement and also supports a drive input rotor for rotation on an axis perpendicular to the axis of the hollow shaft. The rotor carries an eccentrically located planetary gear which engages a surrounding stationary ring gear, and the planetary gear carries an eccentric crank shaft. A crank arm connects the crank shaft to a rotary coupling mounted on the hollow shaft, and an intermediate portion of the crank arm carries a rack which engages gear teeth on the hollow shaft. The rotor is provided with means for counter-balancing the moving components to provide for high speed winding of wire coils within a motor stator.

Abstract: An apparatus for stirring a liquid, having a stirring blade which is not only capable of rotating, but simultaneously moving in a vertical direction. The number of rotations of the stirring blade during one stoke of its vertical movement may be altered to best suit the requirements of a particular type of liquid to be stirred. The apparatus is especially suitable for stirring a highly viscous liquid uniformly.

Abstract: A reciprocating and oscillating ram for a winding head is reciprocated and oscillated at high speeds by a single drive shaft and a rotary to reciprocatory and oscillatory movement mechanism including a carriage, adjustable Scotch yoke drive means reciprocally driving the carriage, a rack bar slidably mounted on the carriage and a pinion member engaging rack teeth on the rack bar and affixed to the ram. The rack bar follows reciprocal movements of a plate that carries cam followers driven by a cam mounted on the drive shaft. The Scotch yoke mechanism includes an adjustable length crank arm with a counterbalance. The movements of the carriage are counterbalanced by reciprocatory movement of a counterbalance carriage driven by a similar crank arm.Wire is guided to the ram by a non-rotating wire feed tube connected to the carriage for reciprocation therewith and projecting to the rear of the machine. A wire guide pulley is mounted on the rear end of the feed tube for guiding wire from a wire source.

Abstract: This invention comprises a rotatable annular probe-positioner which carries at least one radially disposed sensing probe, such as a Pitot tube having a right-angled tip. The positioner can be coaxially and rotatably mounted within a compressor casing or the like and then actuated to orient the sensing probe as required to make measurements at selected stations in the annulus between the positioner and compressor casing. The positioner can be actuated to (a) selectively move the probe along its own axis, (b) adjust the yaw angle of the right-angled probe tip, and (c) revolve the probe about the axis common to the positioner and casing. A cam plate engages a cam-follower portion of the probe and normally rotates with the positioner. The positioner includes a first-motor-driven ring gear which effects slidable movement of the probe by rotating the positioner at a time when an external pneumatic cylinder is actuated to engage the cam plate and hold it stationary.