Hand Operated Patents (Class 74/491)
  • Patent number: 12114953
    Abstract: A user controller having a thumb sheath with an open side defined in the thumb sheath. Further embodiments relate to thumb presence sensors and sensory feedback components associated with the thumb sheath. Additional embodiments relate to an adjustable thumb sheath. Still other embodiments relate to systems comprising such user controllers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Virtual Incision Corporation
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Nathan Wood, Jason Dumpert
  • Patent number: 12030549
    Abstract: A clamping apparatus may include a stroke-generating disk that is rotatable about a clamping axis and is connected via a first stroke-generating gearing and a second stroke-generating gearing to a pressure disk, which is stationary relative to the rotation of the stroke-generating disk. The first stroke-generating gearing converts a relative rotation of the stroke-generating disk in a first actuating angle range in the clamping direction into a first axial stroke relative to the pressure disk. The second stroke-generating gearing converts a further rotation of the stroke-generating disk following the first actuating angle range in a second actuating angle range into a second axial stroke between the stroke-generating disk and the pressure disk. At least one of the stroke-generating gearings is a tilting pin gearing, with at least one tilting pin supported in the direction of its pin axis between corresponding bearing points on the stroke-generating disk and the pressure disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignees: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AG
    Inventors: Sascha Rist, Martin Fleischer, Thomas Geiselberger, Thomas Agbor
  • Patent number: 11914413
    Abstract: Proposed is an operation apparatus for a vehicle that improves visibility and interior aesthetics by appearing/disappearing mechanism of a button. The operation apparatus includes a panel, an operation module capable of moving, through an opening of the panel, between a first position and a second position spaced apart from each other in a front-back direction, a button placed on the operation module, a rotary link rotatably provided on an axis orthogonal to the front-back direction, a drive source for rotating the rotary link, and a cam mechanism having a guide path for inducing an angular motion of the rotary link and, thereby, moving the operation module to the first position or the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignees: SEOYON E-HWA CO., LTD., SEOYON AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong Hwan Jeon, Seok Hwan Hong
  • Patent number: 11849247
    Abstract: A magnetic template with adjustable magnetic force is provided. The magnetic template is applied to a display device. The display device can be fixed on a plane by the magnetic template, wherein the magnetic template includes an assembly shell and an adjustment element. A magnetic element is arranged inside the assembly shell. The adjustment element is arranged in the assembly shell and is configured to adjust the magnetic force of the magnetic element relative to the plane or adjust the magnetic force of the magnetic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventors: Yung-Chun Su, Hung-Mao Chen, Hui-Chieh Hu, Hsin-Che Hsieh, Shih-An Lin, Kuan-Hsu Lin, Hsin-Hung Lin, Jen-Feng Chen, Hao-Chun Tung, Yang-Zong Fan, Chih-Ming Chang
  • Patent number: 11834121
    Abstract: A dropper post assembly can include an outer tube and an inner tube with a lower end that is within the outer tube and include a tube engagement. A spring cartridge assembly can include: a cartridge tube providing a cylinder; a piston movably received within the cylinder to provide a first chamber a lower side of the piston and a second chamber between the piston; a cartridge rod; and a second engagement member configured to releasably engage the tube engagement member thereby fastening the cartridge tube to the lower end of the inner tube so that the cartridge tube is axially fixed to the inner tube and movable with the inner tube relative to the outer tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: D3 Innovation Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan Staples
  • Patent number: 11787462
    Abstract: A vehicle steering assembly for controlling movement of a vehicle having independently rotatable left and right ground-engaging traction elements. The steering assembly comprises a steering handle coupled to the panel support structure and extending generally upwardly from the panel support structure. The steering handle comprises a laterally-extending crossmember and at least one upright extension member. The crossmember and the upright extension member are rigidly connected to one another so that shifting of the crossmember relative to the extension member is substantially prevented. The steering handle is shiftable in forward and rearward directions to thereby cause corresponding forward and rearward rotation of both of the left and right traction elements. The steering handle is rotatable in clockwise and counterclockwise directions to thereby cause a change in the relative speeds and directions of rotation of the left and right traction elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Carlson
  • Patent number: 11787497
    Abstract: A steering system may include a seat assembly, a frame assembly and a wheel. The frame assembly may include a steering tube that is rotatably disposed within a head tube with a cam at a top end and a pair of forks at a bottom end to which is coupled an axle of the wheel. An arm may be disposed on and rotatably coupled to the seat assembly, and rotatably coupled to a left armrest and right armrest. A steering rod may be coupled to the cam and to one of the arms, the left armrest or the right armrest, such that forward movement of one of the armrests causes the steering rod to be translated forward and the cam to rotate in one direction, and backward movement of the same armrest causes the steering rod to be translated backward and the cam to rotate in an opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Bike Different
    Inventor: Christopher Lucas
  • Patent number: 11745824
    Abstract: A control device mountable to a handlebar of a bicycle includes a housing, a lever coupled to and pivotable relative to the housing, and a master cylinder portion supported by the housing. The master cylinder portion has a fluid cylinder. The fluid cylinder has a first end and a second end opposite the first end with a cylindrical wall therebetween. An opening extends through the master cylinder portion, from the first end to the second end. The control device also includes a plug removably connected to the master cylinder portion via the opening at the first end of the fluid cylinder, and a piston assembly supported by the housing. The piston assembly is movable relative to the master cylinder portion. The housing is made of a first material, and the master cylinder portion is made of a second material. The second material is different than the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Swanson, Doug Mahoney, Ryan Grimm
  • Patent number: 11634239
    Abstract: Systems and methods for moving a vehicle component relative to the vehicle, the system including first and second upwardly-extending supports; a lift frame between the first and second supports including a crossbeam, and a pair of cambered truss assemblies secured to the crossbeam and configured to be attached to the vehicle component; movable first and second crossbeam support assemblies on the first and second supports to support the rotation of the crossbeam; a first lift mechanism configured to move the first crossbeam support assembly along the first support in response to a first control signal; a rotational drive mechanism configured to rotate the crossbeam relative to the first and second crossbeam support assemblies in response to a second control signal; and an electronic controller configured to generate the first and second control signals to change the position of the vehicle component relative to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert Steven Wright, James Tane Iwamoto, Jack William Mauldin, August West McKenna, Richard Kevin Wilson, Bruce Allen Biskup
  • Patent number: 11560181
    Abstract: A stand-up grounds maintenance vehicle including a chassis, a control tower, an implement, and a cover. The chassis is supported upon a ground surface by a plurality of ground-engaging members and extends along a longitudinal axis between a front end and a rear end. The control tower is coupled to the chassis proximate the rear end. The implement is attached to the chassis and is positioned at least partially forward of the control tower. The implement includes an implement drive. The cover extends over the implement drive and is pivotally coupled to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: EXMARK MANUFACTURING COMPANY INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Christian S. C. Bryant, Nickolas T. Moore
  • Patent number: 11541951
    Abstract: A working vehicle includes an operator seat, an armrest arranged on a side of the operator seat, and a speed shifter to change a traveling speed. The armrest includes an operation lever to be swung back and forth to cause the speed shifter to perform acceleration and deceleration, and an operation switch to be pressed to cause the speed shifter to perform acceleration and deceleration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takashi Kosaki, Takuya Inamori, Yoshihiko Kuroshita, Michita Kono, Yuji Imanaga
  • Patent number: 11536006
    Abstract: A controller controls the steering device so as to cause a vehicle body to turn toward the left when a left steering lever is operated without a right steering lever being operated. The controller controls the steering device so as to cause the vehicle body to turn toward the right when the right steering lever is operated without the left steering lever being operated. The controller reduces the rotation speed of the engine when both the left steering lever and the right steering lever are operated and both the operation amount of the left steering lever and the operation amount of the right steering lever are equal to or greater than a first threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Kei Nakano, Hiroki Yamamoto, Kazuki Kure, Souichi Tsumura
  • Patent number: 11066247
    Abstract: A gearbox below a grain bin floor can have a shift coupling movable between a drive position and a neutral position. A control rod can be axially movable between a corresponding drive position and a corresponding neutral position. A pair of biasing members can be operably positioned between the control rod and the shift coupling to bias the shift coupling in opposite directions. The opposite biasing forces of the biasing members can act against each other to bias the control rod into the neutral positioning recess to retain the external shift coupling and the control rod in the neutral position and the corresponding neutral position, respectively. The opposite biasing force of the biasing members can bias the control rod into the drive positioning recess to retain the external shift coupling and the control rod in the drive position and the corresponding drive position, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: CTB, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Walker, Adam K. Gutwein, Mark S. Dingeldein
  • Patent number: 10613461
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image forming section, a casing, an operation panel, a locking mechanism, and a cutoff section. The image forming section forms an image on paper. The casing houses the image forming section. The operation panel is movable toward at least one side of the casing. The locking mechanism restricts movement of the operation panel. The cutoff section cuts off supply of electricity to the image forming section. The cutoff section cuts off the supply of electricity to the image forming section while the locking mechanism restricts the movement of the operation panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ando, Yasuhiro Miyake
  • Patent number: 9956570
    Abstract: A device for treating objects, wherein a gap is formed between two wall sections of a treatment chamber. At least one respective component of at least one first and one second working device which can move along the gap, extends from an outer region outside of the treatment chamber through the gap into the treatment chamber. A covering assembly seals the gap in the wall of the treatment chamber, apart from a first through opening and a second through opening, through which the component of the first working device or the component of the second working device extend, and which follow a movement of the component of the first working device or the component of the second working device along the gap. A covering band running on the gap is secured to a first and to a second securing side of the first working device, said first and second securing sides facing one another in the longitudinal direction of the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: EISENMANN SE
    Inventor: Michael Friedel
  • Patent number: 9956574
    Abstract: A device for treating objects having a treatment chamber, which has a wall having a gap extending between first and wall segments. The device includes an apparatus having at least one component which extends from outside of the treatment chamber into the treatment chamber through the gap and can be moved along the gap. A sealing assembly seals the gap leaving at least one passage opening, through which the at least one component extends. The sealing assembly includes a first and a second sealing element, which extend on the first or second wall segment along the gap and have a coupling edge, the coupling edges being complementary to each other. The coupling edges are coupled to each other and, during the movement of the at least one component, separate from each other in front of the passage opening and couple to each other behind the passage opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: EISENMANN SE
    Inventor: Stephan Schwab
  • Patent number: 9541943
    Abstract: Provided is an operation lever adapted to make a blade perform an action other than an up and down action by rotatably a grip around the shaft center of a lever shaft. The operation lever has a lever shaft operable back and forth, corresponding to an up and down action of a blade of a dozer unit, and a grip provided on an upper part of the lever shaft and capable of rotating in a clockwise direction and counterclockwise direction from a neutral position around a shaft center of the lever shaft by a predetermined rotation angle, corresponding to an angle action or a tilting action of the blade. The grip includes a return-to-neutral spring adapted to return the grip from a rotated position to a neutral position, and the rotation angle of the grip in the clockwise direction is set to be different from that in the counterclockwise direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takayuki Tokuda, Masahiro Yamamoto, Teruo Kunizawa
  • Patent number: 9211815
    Abstract: A longitudinally adjustable vehicle seat (I) has, on both sides, a first seat rail (2) fixed to the seat and a second seat rail (3) which guides the first seat rail and is fixed to the vehicle structure. A locking device (4) releaseably locks the seat longitudinal position by securing the first seat rail (2) in the second seat rail (3). A lever (5) is provided that can be pivoted about a pivot axis (S) and has two actuating ends (6) that interact with the locking devices (4). At least one of the actuating ends (6) is spanned by a sub region of a multifunctional part (8). The part (8) both forms a kick plate and also limits the movement of the actuating end (6) upward and therefore forms a safeguard against erroneous operation of the lever (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: KEIPER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Georg Ruess, Karl Utzinger
  • Publication number: 20150137467
    Abstract: A locking device for baby strollers is described which is automatically engaged and disengaged based simply on the presence or absence of a human hand on the stroller handle. If there is no hand on the stroller, the lock is automatically engaged, and if a hand is present on the handle, the lock is automatically disengaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Halley N. Spencer, Eric C. Spencer
  • Publication number: 20150135881
    Abstract: An integrated drive for bicycle handlebars comprising a grip body having a shape and size suitable for being gripped by the cyclist in a holding condition while riding, a brake lever carried by the grip body, a hydraulic system mounted inside the grip body and mechanically actuated by the brake lever to send pressurised fluid into a braking system, and a set of gearshift drives, on said grip body. Such a drive, which encloses in the same grip body not only all that is needed to drive the hydraulic brake, but also drives for the gearshift and allows the overall bulk to be significantly reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: CAMPAGNOLO S.R.L.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Dal Prà
  • Publication number: 20150128751
    Abstract: A controller shifting device for interconnecting an armrest and a controller of a powered wheelchair includes an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes a casing, a first connection seat connected to the casing for connection with the armrest, and a second connection seat connected to the casing for installation of the controller. When the casing rotates from an operating position to a folded position, the second connection seat is lowered for placing the controller below the armrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Eric VAN OLST, Chih-Chuan YANG, Cheng-Jy TIEN
  • Publication number: 20150101445
    Abstract: A bicycle operating device has a base member, a holding member, a stopping member and a positioning member. The holding member is movable between a rest position and an operated position. The stopping member is movable in a first direction. The stopping member engages the holding member to prevent movement of the stopping member in the first direction while the holding member is in the operated position. The positioning member is movable relative to the base member in the first direction. The positioning member engages the holding member to prevent movement of the positioning member in the first direction while the holding member is in the rest position. The positioning member moves relative to the stopping member in the first direction while the holding member is in the operated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: SHIMANO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventor: Guang Sheng Elson LIM
  • Publication number: 20150096403
    Abstract: A bicycle clamp structure comprises a first clamp member and a second clamp member. The first clamp member includes a first clamp body having an inner curved surface defining a first inner radius. The second clamp member is configured to clamp a bicycle tube member between the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The second clamp member includes a second curved surface defining a second inner radius different from the first inner radius of the first clamp body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Shinya HIROTOMI, Yoshimitsu MIKI, Takaaki FUJIWARA
  • Publication number: 20150098761
    Abstract: A control lever assembly and methods of forming and using a control lever assembly of a compaction roller are disclosed. The control lever assembly includes a lever that is defined by a body having a first end connectable to a control arm of a compaction roller. The body forms a first grip site and a second grip site that are each offset from the first end of the body. The first grip site and the second grip site are laterally offset from a longitudinal center-line axis of the control arm and spaced from one another so that each of the first grip site and the second grip site are beyond the reach of a hand engaged with the other of the first grip site and the second grip site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Michael D. Marshall, Arber Halimi
  • Publication number: 20150096402
    Abstract: A bicycle clamp structure comprises a first clamp member, a second clamp member, a connecting member, a first connecting structure, a second connecting structure, and a third connecting structure. The second clamp member is configured to clamp a bicycle tube member between the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The connecting member is configured to be arranged between the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The first connecting structure is configured to connect the first clamp member with the connecting member. The second connecting structure is configured to connect the second clamp member with the connecting member. The third connecting structure is configured to connect the first clamp member with the second clamp member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Shinya HIROTOMI, Yoshimitsu MIKI, Takaaki FUJIWARA
  • Publication number: 20150090065
    Abstract: When the mass of the first moving body is defined as M1, the mass of the second moving body is defined as M2, the distance between a first intersection point of a perpendicular line from a rotation center of the rotation axis to the first moving body and a first gravity center of the first moving body when the distance between the first intersection point and the first gravity center in the first moving body is the shortest is defined as L1, and the distance between a second intersection point of a perpendicular line from the rotation center of the rotation axis to the second moving body and a second gravity center of the second moving body when the distance between the second intersection point and the second gravity center in the second moving body is the shortest is defined as L2, M2=(L1/L2)×M1 is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kosuke KISHI
  • Publication number: 20150068351
    Abstract: A control bar for removably attachment to a traction mechanism is formed by a plurality of elongated bar segments connected end to end, such that the control bar can be formed in a plurality of shapes, and is thereby adapted to be more easily manipulated by a user shifting their body weight to steer and maneuver the propulsion system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Claude Nadeau
  • Publication number: 20150040714
    Abstract: The master controller includes a main handle, a handle drum, a reverse handle, a lock collar, a first lock cam having an outer peripheral surface that locks the reverse handle at a neutral position when an operation key is at a locked position, a second lock cam that rotates integrally with the reverse handle, and has an outer peripheral surface that locks the reverse handle and the main handle at a neutral position when the operation key is at a locked position, and that locks the reverse handle at a forward position or a reverse position and unlocks the main handle when the reverse handle is operated to the forward position or the reverse position, and a rod holding unit that holds a rod movably between the lock collar and the second lock cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Takashi Kameda, Ichirou Okui, Masao Okai
  • Publication number: 20150041267
    Abstract: A control assembly for controlling a component, such as a bicycle shock absorber including a first actuator carried by the shock absorber. The first actuator has a fulcrum body supported in the shock absorber and a control arm displacing the fulcrum body. The first actuator pivots on the fulcrum body to operatively control a first characteristic of the shock absorber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Van Zyl, Andrew Shawver
  • Patent number: 8954212
    Abstract: A control device for a creep speed advance and creep speed backing up of an electric vehicle. A mode switch provided with an operating section can be operated in a longitudinal direction and can be operated leftward from an intermediate part. The operating section is automatically returned to a stop position in which a speed zero instruction is output to a motor when not being operated by return springs. When the operating section is pushed forward, a creep speed advance mode can be selected and when the operating section is pulled backward, a creep speed backing up mode can be selected. To clearly discriminate a position of the operating section among the creep speed advance mode, the creep speed backing up mode and a normal mode, a stopper is arranged between the stop position and the normal mode so that larger force is required to operate the operating section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kaoru Hatanaka, Sumitaka Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20150033900
    Abstract: A cancelling drive member includes a biasing cam portion having a first biasing contact portion and a second biasing contact portion formed therein. A deflectable spring member that biases the cancelling drive member forward is provided. If the cancelling drive member rotates, an elastic pressure portion of the deflectable spring member is brought into contact with the first biasing contact portion. Thus, a forward biasing force and a returning force for rotation are effectively given from the deflectable spring member to the cancelling drive member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi Kikuchi, Yu Masuya, Nobuyuki Tanabe
  • Patent number: 8931365
    Abstract: A bicycle control device that includes a bracket configured to be mounted to a handlebar, a first lever pivotally mounted to the bracket and defining a first pivot axis, a second lever that includes a first user contact part pivotally mounted to the first lever that pivots about a second axis, and a first electrical switch mounted to one of the first lever and the second lever. The first electrical switch is operated in response to pivotal movement of the second lever about the second axis. The first pivot axis is positioned between the second pivot axis and the first user contact part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Fujii, Akinobu Uno, Takuro Jinbu
  • Publication number: 20150000455
    Abstract: A bicycle operating device mounting assembly is basically provided with a handlebar mounting clamp and an adapter member. The handlebar mounting clamp has a clamp opening that defines a first diameter. The adapter member includes a connecting portion and a projecting portion. The connecting portion is detachably disposed within the clamp opening. The projecting portion projects from the clamp opening. The connecting portion has a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter. The connecting portion is configured to clamp a handlebar as the handlebar mounting clamp is tightened in a state that the connecting portion is disposed within the clamp opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Shinya HIROTOMI, Kentaro KOSAKA, Yoshimitsu MIKI, Kazutaka FUKAO, Takaaki FUJIWARA
  • Patent number: 8899127
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a safety trigger mechanism and functional frame for motion furniture for driving a drive mechanism of motion furniture. The safety trigger mechanism includes a mounting board, and a pull wire, a fork and a first restoring spring connected in turn. The fork is mounted turnably about a first rivet on the mounting board by the first rivet, and a bent hook is disposed on one end of the fork and interlocked with a driving arm of the drive mechanism. The safety trigger mechanism further includes a safety hook with a notch, which is mounted turnably about a second rivet on the mounting board by the second rivet. One side edge of the safety hook abuts against the bent hook of the fork, and the driving arm has an arresting pin disposed thereon. The initial position of the arresting pin is in the notch of the safety hook, and the arresting pin is detached from the notch of the safety hook when the safety hook turns clockwise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Shanghai Industries Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Guoliang Du, Paul L. Chen, Jianjun Hu, Benny Mack Owens
  • Publication number: 20140334075
    Abstract: A system includes a display, a manually operable controller and a mechanism. The display includes a screen, a first axis and a second axis disposed within a plane that is parallel and adjacent the screen. The second axis is perpendicular to the first axis. The controller can be tilted around a first controller axis and around a second controller axis and is configured as an elongate beam longitudinally disposed parallel to the first controller axis at a default position. The second controller axis is perpendicular about the first controller axis. The mechanism operatively couples the controller to the display such that the screen is configured to rotate around the first axis in response to the controller being tilted around the first controller axis and the screen is configured to rotate around the second axis in response to the controller being tilted around the second controller axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Hajime Yamada
  • Publication number: 20140331809
    Abstract: A walk-behind outdoor power machine includes a control that is actuable to control at least one operational aspect the power machine, a handle including a user-graspable portion that is graspable by an operator walking behind the machine, a locking mechanism locking the user-graspable portion of the handle at a desired height, and an actuator incorporated into the control. The control is actuated in a first direction to control the operational aspect of the power machine, and is actuated in a second direction to release the locking mechanism so the height of the user-graspable portion can be adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Ariens Company
    Inventors: Derek Mikula, Robert Endter, Brian J. Witt
  • Publication number: 20140318301
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a seat post assembly that is adjustable to an upper, intermediate, and lower seat post position using a locking member and a sleeve member coupled to an actuator for securing and releasing an inner tube with respect to an outer tube. The actuator may move the sleeve member to release the locking member from engagement with the outer tube to adjust the inner tube and thus the seat post assembly to the upper, intermediate, or lower seat post positions. The actuator and the sleeve may be biased into an initial position that urges the locking member into engagement with outer tube to lock the inner tube to the outer tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Andrew Laird, John L. Calendrille, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140311272
    Abstract: An actuating element for actuating an instrument for performing minimally invasive interventions comprises a first handle half-shell and a second handle half-shell movable relative to each other and connected with each other at one end by a biasing mechanism; a tube arranged substantially centrally between the handle half-shells; a linkage mechanism arranged between the handle half-shells and the tube in order to transmit an actuating movement of the handle half-shells; a locking mechanism with a latching rocker arranged on the first handle half-shell and a locking rocker arranged on the second handle half-shell, wherein the two rockers enter into locking connection with each other through an opening provided therefor in the tube when the handle half-shells are moved together, and wherein the rockers are mounted around a pivot axis such that a swiveling or pivoting movement of the rockers lies within a plane defined by the handle half-shells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Franz JAKOUBEK
  • Publication number: 20140305250
    Abstract: A control device includes at least one push-button (3) slideably mounted in a shell (1) in a push-button direction (P) substantially perpendicular to the shell (1), and elastic elements (50) that tend to cause the button (3) to emerge from the shell (1) and retaining elements (4, 30) that limit the travel of the button (3) against the action of the elastic elements (50). The retaining elements include at least one hook (30) of the button (3) of which a nose (300) projects perpendicularly to the push-button direction (P), and a rod (4) running parallel to the shell (1) to form an end stop for the button (3) in collaboration with the nose (300) of the hook (30), the rod (4) being mounted removably in the shell (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicants: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE
    Inventor: Gilles Jurek
  • Publication number: 20140305249
    Abstract: There is provided a brake rod assembly for a walker apparatus. The assembly includes a brake rod operatively connected to a brake for braking the walker apparatus. The assembly includes a connection member operatively connected to a brake handle. The assembly includes a gripping member that is spring-biased to slidably receive the brake rod. The gripping member has an adjustment mechanism rigidly connected thereto that adjustably engages a connection member. Actuation of the connection member tilts the gripping member upwards and engages the brake rod for braking the walker apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Julian Liu
  • Publication number: 20140305253
    Abstract: An adjusting structure for a seatpost of a bicycle includes a telescopic post and at least one adjusting module. The telescopic post includes at least one switch disposed on one end of the telescopic post, wherein the switch is for lengthening or shortening the telescopic post. The adjusting module is disposed on the telescopic post corresponding to the switch and for pushing the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: GIANT MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wei-Han TSENG
  • Publication number: 20140290421
    Abstract: A method is provided for switching a drive of a hybrid vehicle from one operating mode to another operating mode. The drive includes an internal-combustion engine, at least one propulsion-generating electric machine and a transmission. The transmission can be shifted by a selecting device to be actuated by a driver into different operating states. The operating modes are distinguishable according to the ratio of drive power generated by the electric motor to the drive power generated by the internal-combustion engine. The drive is controlled by a drive control unit as a function of a drive prompt specified by the driver by an accelerator element and the selecting device, and according to different drive state and/or vehicle parameters. The drive is switchable from one operating mode to another operating mode by actuating the selecting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Klaus BAUMER, Julian ROTHFUSS
  • Publication number: 20140290420
    Abstract: An operating device is provided that is configured to be attached to a handlebar of a bicycle. The operating device includes a first operating unit and a second operating unit. The first operating unit includes a first input part and a fixing part configured to be fixed on the handlebar. The second operating unit includes a second input part that is rotationally arranged around an axis of the handlebar. The second operating unit is detachably attached on the first operating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Yoshimitsu MIKI, Kentaro KOSAKA
  • Publication number: 20140260756
    Abstract: A hand control assembly comprising a base, an actuating mechanism movable relative to the base, a hub pivotally coupled to the base and positioned to move the actuating mechanism, a lever arm pivotally movable relative to the hub for movement about a pivot axis, and an adjusting mechanism positioned between the lever arm and the hub and adapted to adjust a space between the lever arm and a handlebar. The adjusting mechanism includes a dial mounted for rotation about an adjusting axis angled relative to the pivot axis. The dial and the lever arm cooperatively define a dimension corresponding with the dial protruding from the lever arm, and it is preferred that this dimension does not change when the dial is rotated from a short-reach position to a long-reach position. The dial can be mounted for rotation about an adjusting axis that is offset from an engaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: HB Performance Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Holland, Andrea Gorsline
  • Publication number: 20140276838
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes a system handle configured to clamp a broach and femoral stem trial assembly. The system handle includes a clamp lever and a release lever both pivotally coupled to the system handle, and a leaf spring connecting the clamp lever and the release lever. When the release lever is moved from an unclamped position to a clamped position, the leaf spring is put in tension, and the clamp lever engages a flange of the broach, securing the broach to the system handle. Methods of assembling the system handle are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Rebecca L. Chaney, William R. Macumber, Janelle M. Lubensky, Duncan G. Young, Jonathan C. Lee, Jeffrey M. Walcutt, Francisco A. Amaral, Carl F. Livorsi
  • Publication number: 20140265239
    Abstract: An output control system of an agricultural work vehicle includes a controller, a reference indicator communicatively coupled to the controller, and a dial communicatively coupled to the controller. The controller is configured to control power output through an output value range between a minimum output value and a maximum output value based at least in part on a manual input signal, to determine a current setting of the power output, and to adjust the power output from the current setting upon receipt of the manual input signal. The reference indicator is configured to indicate the current setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: CNH AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Alan Foster, Richard Paul Strosser
  • Patent number: 8816838
    Abstract: A transmission position indicator for a vehicle may include a housing, a PCB (printed circuit board) embedded in the housing, wherein a light source may be provided at a predetermined position on the PCB, a light guide plate provided above the PCB and receiving light from the light source, wherein the light guide plate includes light-diffusion-ink patterns printed on a surface thereof, each of the light-diffusion-ink patterns having ink dots, and a cover coupled to an upper end of the housing, wherein the cover may be made of opaque material and includes gear indication characters therein, the gear indication characters being made of transparent material, so that the light transmitted from the light guide plate may be emitted outside the cover through the gear indication characters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jung Hoon Woo, Jun Ho Cha, Yang Gi Lee
  • Publication number: 20140172186
    Abstract: A vehicle system including a switch assembly for actuating a device having predetermined function, and a notification assembly in communication with the switch assembly. The switch assembly includes a first switch and a second switch. The first switch is in communication with the notification assembly, and the second switch is in communication with the device. Upon actuation of the first switch, the notification assembly provides a signal that identifies the predetermined function of the device, and upon actuation of the second switch, the device performs the predetermined function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Mashkevich, Jeffrey C. Hendry
  • Publication number: 20140096498
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes a chassis and a windrow assembly carried by the chassis. The windrow assembly includes a windrow chute and a width adjustment device operatively mounted to the windrow chute. The windrow chute includes a discharge panel and a pair of side walls attached and movable relative to the discharge panel. The width adjustment device includes a manual adjustment member mounted to the discharge panel, and a pair of linkages with each linkage interconnecting between the manual adjustment member and a respective side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Estock, Nathan E. Isaac
  • Publication number: 20140096637
    Abstract: A remote control for controlling machinery that includes a multifunction identifier device incorporating key and starter button functions, the multifunction identifier device including a central body, in which electronic elements are housed, which is assembled with a bearing, the central body including a central part which is closed in the lower portion by an additional part inside which there is housed a magnet, the multifunction identifier device being coupled to an external push button panel by an adjustment ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: German ECHEGARAY MARTINEZ, Luis Alberto BOTANZ HOLKE, Sergio ALONSO ROSCO, Bertol LEKUONA GONZALEZ