Adjustable Patents (Class 74/522)
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Patent number: 12171703Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lifting mechanisms for beds, and beds incorporating such lifting mechanisms. A lifting mechanism for a bed comprises a leg connecting a foot assembly to a frame for supporting a mattress, the frame defining a support plane; and a linkage mechanism connected between the frame and the leg and configured to allow the frame to move with respect to the foot assembly in a direction perpendicular to the support plane between a raised position and a lowered position. In the lowered position the leg extends parallel to the support plane, and during movement of the frame between the raised and lowered positions the foot assembly does not move in a direction parallel to the support plane.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: ACCORA LIMITEDInventor: Julian Vos
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Patent number: 11746846Abstract: A slack adjuster assembly for use with a heavy-duty vehicle drum brake system, the slack adjuster assembly comprising a slack adjuster, a cam tube assembly, and an interlock assembly. The interlock assembly is disposed on an outboard side of the slack adjuster and interconnects the cam tube assembly with the slack adjuster. A component of the interlock assembly and a component of the cam tube assembly cooperate to form a rotation reference mechanism for indexing of an automatic adjustment mechanism of the slack adjuster. The slack adjuster assembly further comprising an inboard sealing assembly and an outboard sealing assembly engaging respective inboard and outboard sides of the slack adjuster to form respective 360-degree interfaces. The cam tube assembly, interlock assembly, and inboard and outboard sealing assemblies forming a continuous grease pathway between the cam tube assembly and the slack adjuster.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Wittlinger, Jay D. White, Dhawal P. Dharaiya, David L. Schaeffer, Wyatt R. Weekley
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Patent number: 11655869Abstract: A brake adjuster with a housing configured to be coupled to a brake actuator push rod, and a control unit rotatably coupled to the housing. The control unit is configured to be coupled to a reference point of a vehicle and to cause adjustment of the brake as the brake actuator push rod retracts. One of the housing and the control unit has a first indicator and a second indicator, and the other of the housing and the control unit has a third indicator. The third indicator is adjacent the first indicator when the brake actuator push rod is retracted in a brake disengaged position, and the third indicator is adjacent the second indicator when the brake actuator push rod is extended to a brake over-stroke position. The indicators may be any combination of notches, protrusions, marks, or pointers.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: HALDEX BRAKE PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventors: Glen Heman, Chad Collins
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Patent number: 11293506Abstract: The invention is for automatic slack adjuster for an automobile with a housing having an aperture for receiving a brake cam shaft comprising of a worm gear coaxially mounted within the said housing aperture and configured to coaxially engage the brake cam shaft, such that the said worm gear and said cam shaft rotating together about a first axis. The arrangement has a bore with a single open end for receiving a worm clutch shaft. The said worm clutch shaft is mounted in the said housing to rotate about a second axis, which is perpendicular to first axis. The invention has only one side opening. The thrust load from the worm shaft is transferred through the thrust bush through the main housing of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: MADRAS ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITEDInventors: Vivekanandan Gunasekaran, Sriram Sivaram
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Patent number: 10682537Abstract: Embodiments of a storage compartment for self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) are provided. The storage compartment includes a deployment mechanism to facilitate efficient and ergonomic donning of the SCBA. Advantageously, the storage compartment is closed off from the cabin of a firetruck and is accessed from the exterior of the firetruck so that any chemicals that off-gas from the SCBA are contained in their own compartment separate from the interior of the firetruck's cabin. The SCBA are able to be deployed from the storage compartment in a variety of different ways. Each embodiment of the deployment mechanism is configured to deploy the SCBA from an elevated position within the storage compartment to an exterior position that is roughly at the level of a firefighter's back.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Spartan Fire, LLCInventor: James Roger Lackore, Jr.
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Patent number: 9180838Abstract: A motor control device is provided which controls a motor by performing switching between forward rotation and reverse rotation so as to cause an object to be controlled to reciprocate, the motor control device including a lead angle map storage unit configured to store a lead angle map in which a motor rotation speed and a lead angle to be set are associated for each of the forward rotation and the reverse rotation, a target rotation speed-setting unit configured to set a target rotation speed of the motor based on an input signal from outside, a lead angle-setting unit configured to obtain the lead angle associated with the set target rotation speed by referring to the lead angle map and set the lead angle as a lead angle of the motor, and a driving control unit configured to control rotation of the motor so as to achieve the set target rotation speed and the set lead angle.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Mitsuba CorporationInventors: Toshiyuki Amagasa, Hiroto Tanaka, Tamotsu Iwazaki
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Patent number: 9057426Abstract: A swiveling joint system for a horse head on a pump jack includes a working beam, a worm drive, a horse head member, and at least one locking pin. The swiveling joint system improves access to parts of the well because the horse head member can be swiveled out of position instead of being completely disassembled. The locking pin holds the horse head member in alignment with the working beam. When the locking pin is removed, the worm drive controls the swiveling of the horse head member in either direction towards either side of the working beam. The worm drive has a worm gear attached to the horse head member so that movement and position of the horse head corresponds to movement of the worm gear. The horse head member and working beam are rotatable relative to each other on a pivot pin, which can be connected to a lubricator.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: IBY Outlet Group LLCInventor: Jianhui Gan
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Patent number: 8943924Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable lever assembly with a lever having an adjustment section and a grip section, where the adjustment section includes a slide passage in communication with an adjuster passage, and an adjuster positioned at least partially inside the adjuster passage, the adjuster having a threaded inner passage extending therethrough. The adjustable lever assembly further includes a slide positioned substantially inside the slide passage, the slide including an outer wall surface that is keyed to the slide passage and a threaded outer portion for rotatably engaging the threaded inner passage of the adjuster, wherein rotation of the adjuster translates the slide about the adjuster passage, and wherein the slide includes a bottom portion configured for securing pivotally to a pushrod.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: HB Performance Systems, Inc.Inventor: John Larry Thomas
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Publication number: 20140216199Abstract: A curled variable radius lever comprises a lever arm of variable effective length that curls and uncurls about a drive axis. In a preferred arrangement the lever assembly has a plurality of rigid blocks linked together by a chain or spring steel strip. Each block has a pair of walls 11 that face and abut each other in an uncurled, straightened state of the lever arm. The abutment of the walls of the lever arm rigidifies the arm and prevents the arm from bending further in the direction of uncurling when a driving force is applied by users to a handle. The lever may be used with socket sets, yacht winch, fishing rod reel, a bicycle crank or a jack assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventor: Malory Maltby
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Patent number: 8714049Abstract: A control system for a work vehicle includes an armrest having a first support and a control grip having a second support. The first support is configured to permit selectable movement of the armrest. The second support is configured to permit selectable movement of the control grip. The armrest and the control grip are independently movable from each other. The first support and the second support are configured to receive a common fastener to secure the first support and the second support to a surface of the work vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Bradley A. Ast, Lance A. Taylor, Ryan L. Swenson
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Publication number: 20140110182Abstract: A riding lawn care vehicle may include a frame and a steering assembly. Wheels of the riding lawn care vehicle may be attachable to the frame. The steering assembly may be operably coupled to at least two drive wheels of the riding lawn care vehicle to facilitate turning of the riding lawn care vehicle based on drive speed control of the at least two drive wheels responsive to positioning of steering levers of the steering assembly. The steering assembly may include a vertical adjustment assembly configured to enable telescopic adjustment of a height of a corresponding one of the steering levers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A., INC.Inventor: Sean Dwyer
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Patent number: 8689661Abstract: A curled variable radius lever comprises a lever arm 2 of variable effective length that curls and uncurls about a drive axis. In a preferred arrangement the lever assembly has a plurality of rigid blocks 3 articulated together by a chain 4 with link pivots 5 which are affixed to respective blocks 3. Each block 3 has a pair of facing walls 11 and a pair of facing mutually inclined sloping walls 12 which abut when the lever arm 2 is in a curled condition. The lever arm 2 is pulled into the curled condition by a coiled tension spring 13 and restrained in this position by a magnet 9. When it is uncurled the walls 11 abut. The chain 4 then prevents the arm 2 from bending further when a driving force is applied by users to a handle 6. The lever may be used with socket sets, yacht winch, fishing rod reel, a bicycle crank or a jack assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: Malory Maltby
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Patent number: 8459142Abstract: A reach-adjustable lever assembly mounted to a handlebar for actuating one of a gear-change and braking device. The lever assembly generally including a support member, a lever pivotably connected to the support member and a reach adjust mechanism. The reach adjust mechanism includes a follower, a cam and a cam seat for retaining the cam in a current user-selectable position. The follower is fixedly supported on one of the support member and the lever and the cam is rotatably supported on the other of the support member and the lever. The cam has a plurality of user-selectable positions. The lever is rotatably biased toward a rest position to position the cam against the follower. The cam and the follower are configured to provide a different rest position of the lever for each of the user-selectable positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: James Orrico, Matt Morris, Paul Feurstein
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Publication number: 20130104535Abstract: A control arm assembly connected with a hydraulic pump allows for the adjustment of pump displacement by turning a threaded adjustment rod clockwise or counter-clockwise to move a half nut connected with a control rod vertically up or down in a slot of an arm to the desired set point. The half nut has a partial thread that engages the thread of the adjustment rod to control the vertical movement. The design allows for the positive repeatable finite adjustment of the half nut with minimal backlash that reduces the difficulty of the setting process in labor and assembly time. Once the desired set point has been met the adjustment rod is clamped tight to the second arm by tightening the nut against the notch to lock up the assembly to prevent any movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: Thomas A. Nichols, David V. Rotole
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Publication number: 20130047777Abstract: A lever positioner assembly that is coupled to a handlebar of a vehicle comprises a lever, a lever holder, and a lever positioner. The lever moves relative to the handlebar between a released position and an engaged position. The lever holder holds the lever. Additionally, the lever holder is coupled to and movable relative to the handlebar. The lever positioner is coupled to the lever and is positioned on the opposite side of the lever from the handlebar. Additionally, the lever positioner can include an adjuster screw that is selectively rotated to adjust the released position of the lever relative to the lever holder and the handlebar. The lever and the lever holder can move as a unitary structure during movement of the lever between the released position and the engaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventor: Mon Spencer Owyang
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Publication number: 20130014608Abstract: A trigger has a body, two adjusting buttons, a connecting shaft, a pressing tab and a torsion spring. The body has a back, two sidewalls and two elongated slots. The adjusting buttons are slidably mounted respectively in the elongated slots and are connected to each other with the connecting shaft. The pressing tab is rotatably mounted around the connecting shaft and has a connecting segment, a first pressing segment and a second pressing segment. The first pressing segment is formed on and protrudes from the connecting segment and has a first distance to the back of the body. The second pressing segment is formed on and protrudes from the first pressing segment and has a second distance to the back of the body being different from the first distance of the first pressing segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventor: Brad Yang
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Publication number: 20130008280Abstract: A brake handle of the present invention includes a handle member and an adjusting member. The handle member has a slide block, and the adjusting member has a slide chute corresponding to the slide block, so that the slide block can be movably received in the slide chute, wherein the slide block is disposed with an aperture, a bead and an elastic member. The aperture receives the bead and the elastic member therein. The slide chute is disposed with several notches. The bead elastically abuts against one of the notches when the slide block is received in the slide chute. Thereby, the adjusting member can be moved with respect to the handle member so as to change the length of the brake handle. As a result, a rider can rapidly adjust the brake handle with ease.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventor: Chia-Wei HSU
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Publication number: 20120255390Abstract: A collapsible lever assembly for controlling a system is pivotable between a neutral position and an actuated position relative to a pivot base to control the system. The lever assembly is also moveable between the neutral position and a collapsed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Vincent M. Warren, Loretta E. Warren, Loretta E. Warren
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Patent number: 8276684Abstract: A machine tool with an auxiliary cushion structure includes a machine tool having a grip portion and a trigger switch mounted on the grip portion. The grip portion has a control lever pivotally mounted thereon to enable the control lever to rotate against the grip portion, so as to press the trigger switch during rotation and drive the machine tool to operate. The grip portion further has an auxiliary cushion mounted thereon and a gap is formed between the auxiliary cushion and the control lever. The auxiliary cushion has a supporting surface which is tilted upwards from one end close to the control lever to the other end. Thus no matter the control lever is pressed by the operator or released, the operator's hand can rest on the supporting surface to alleviate or ease the fatigue.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: X'Pole Precision Tools Inc.Inventor: Bach Pangho Chen
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Publication number: 20120204672Abstract: A control system for a work vehicle includes an armrest having a first support and a control grip having a second support. The first support is configured to permit selectable movement of the armrest. The second support is configured to permit selectable movement of the control grip. The armrest and the control grip are independently movable from each other. The first support and the second support are configured to receive a common fastener to secure the first support and the second support to a surface of the work vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Bradley A. AST, Lance A. Taylor, Ryan L. Swenson
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Publication number: 20120160053Abstract: An improved, adjustable hand-operated motorcycle lever is disclosed for actuating hydraulic motorcycle braking and clutching mechanisms. The adjustable lever comprises, inter alia, a base member, a proximal member, a center member, a distal member, an actuator nut, and a barrel component. The lever is easily adjustable to accommodate the hand sizes of different riders, and can be laterally adjusted to augment or reduce leverage to a motorcycle rider.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Charlie Hon
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Publication number: 20120125143Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable lever assembly with a lever having an adjustment section and a grip section, where the adjustment section includes a slide passage in communication with an adjuster passage, and an adjuster positioned at least partially inside the adjuster passage, the adjuster having a threaded inner passage extending therethrough. The adjustable lever assembly further includes a slide positioned substantially inside the slide passage, the slide including an outer wall surface that is keyed to the slide passage and a threaded outer portion for rotatably engaging the threaded inner passage of the adjuster, wherein rotation of the adjuster translates the slide about the adjuster passage, and wherein the slide includes a bottom portion configured for securing pivotally to a pushrod.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: HB PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: John Larry Thomas
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Publication number: 20120065029Abstract: Provided herein are selectable angle eccentric arms, devices comprising selectable angle angle eccentric arms, and methods for making such devices. Examplary devices are exercise devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventor: Creig Dunlap
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Publication number: 20120055280Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a first portion having a length substantially the same as a length of a gap of a slot of a free link of a reel feeder. The device is configured to be placed in the gap to limit movement of a take-up arm along the slot. In another aspect, a method includes placing a device in a gap of a slot of a free link of a reel feeder to limit movement of a take-up arm along the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventors: W. Royce Taylor, IV, Ryan J. Koller
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Publication number: 20120052477Abstract: A four bar drive link system simulator 10 has a frame assembly 11, a proximal hinge attachment bracket 20, a bottom bracket simulator 40, a pair of crank levers 31L, 31R, a pair of coupling levers 32 and a pair of pedal simulator levers 22L, 22R. The frame assembly 11 has a plurality of guide rails, including at least a proximal hinge adjustment rail 22, and a frame simulator rail 13. The proximal hinge attachment bracket 20 is connected to the proximal hinge adjustment rail 22. The bottom bracket simulator 40 is attached or otherwise connected to the frame simulator rail 13. The pair of crank levers 31L, 31R is each attached at a first end to an axle 42 having its axis of rotation in the bottom bracket simulator 40, one crank lever being on one side of the bottom bracket simulator 40, the other on the opposite side. The pair of coupling levers 32 is each attached to an opposite second end of the crank lever 31L or 31R.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: ZIKE, LLCInventors: Nathan Anthony Scolari, Daniel Robert Cabral, Geoffrey Michael Bergmark, Robert Wayne Lewis, JR.
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Patent number: 8096013Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper having a wiper arm (1) and a fastening element (3), the fastening element (3) being fastened on the wiper arm (1), and the fastening element (3) having a hub (4) which can be plugged onto a drive shaft (5). Precision alignment of the wiper relative to the drive shaft (5) is made possible in that the fastening element (3) is plugged into a cutout (2) in the wiper arm (1) in a form-fitting manner in one of at least two possible alignments. A wiper constructed in this way is, in addition, compact.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Nicolas Eschenbrenner, Achim Kraus
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Patent number: 8061234Abstract: An adjustable lever assembly for a motorcycle master cylinder includes a first element pivotally connected to the master cylinder, and a manually operable second element pivotally connected to the first element. An adjuster rotatably mounted on the second element can be turned to adjust the angular rest position between the first and second elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Inventors: Roberto Lavezzi, Ivan Maggioni
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Publication number: 20110271789Abstract: An actuating device with lever for vehicles, comprising a support structure, an actuation unit, an actuating lever connected rotatably to the support structure and an adjustment lever, mechanically distinct from the actuating lever and set in such a way as to transmit the angular actuation stroke of the actuating lever to the actuation unit in order to actuate the latter. The adjustment lever comprises adjustment means suitable for adjusting the rest position of the adjustment lever; the said adjustment means are mechanically separate from the actuating lever. The actuating lever comprises elastic preload means suitable for elastically influencing the actuating lever in abutment against the adjustment lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2008Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: FRENI BREMBO S.p.A.Inventors: Marcello Colombo, Roberto Lavezzi
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Publication number: 20110162144Abstract: A bed frame having the functionality of providing varying degrees of elevation to moveable head-rest and back-support sections of the bed frame. Adjustable arms couple a pivotal section of the frame of slats with a front rail panel. The pivotal section of the frame of slats is positioned in the head-rest and back-support sections of the bed frame. Since the pivotal section of the frame of slats is configurable to be tilted, the adjustable arms may be used to tilt the pivotal section of the frame of slats and hence tilt the head-rest and back-support sections of the bed frame to varying degrees of elevation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Lifestyle Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Abedan Kanthasamy
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Publication number: 20100275722Abstract: A curled variable radius lever comprises a lever arm 2 of variable effective length that curls and uncurls about a drive axis. In a preferred arrangement the lever assembly has a plurality of rigid blocks 3 articulated together by a chain 4 with link pivots 5 which are affixed to respective blocks 3. Each block 3 has a pair of facing walls 11 and a pair of facing mutually inclined sloping walls 12 which abut when the lever arm 2 is in a curled condition. The lever arm 2 is pulled into the curled condition by a coiled tension spring 13 and restrained in this position by a magnet 9. When it is uncurled the walls 11 abut. The chain 4 then prevents the arm 2 from bending further when a driving force is applied by users to a handle 6. The lever may be used with socket sets, yacht winch, fishing rod reel, a bicycle crank or a jack assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Malory Maltby
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Publication number: 20100180714Abstract: A lever (2) is disclosed that is rotatably mounted on the upper part of a manually manoeuvrable machine (1) for machining surfaces, that provides the rotation fulcrum (3) interposed between the head (20) of the supporting lever (2) of the front part of the palm of the hand (30) of the operator, and the tail (21) of the thrust lever (2) of the rear part of the palm of the hand (30) of the operator (FIG. 1).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventor: Guido Valentini
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Patent number: 7650816Abstract: On a high-voltage power switch there is provided a shaft for transmitting a rotary motion through a wall. A deflection lever is disposed on the shaft. The shaft and the deflection lever are part of a kinematic chain. For adjustment of the deflection lever in its position on the shaft, the deflection lever has an adjusting device.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Chyla, Friedrich Löbner
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Publication number: 20090193929Abstract: The invention is related to a foldable control lever structure of motorcycle handle which mainly comprises a control lever, a pivot base and a pivot set, wherein said pivot base is pivotally combined with said control lever enabling said control lever to relatively perform 0-90 degrees pivotally folding effect, thereby said control lever can be properly folded without causing damage in case of motorcycle falling down causing the control lever to hit the ground, and further through pivotal offset between said pivot base and pivot set matching with the external top-pushing spring and internal adjuster buttoning bolt design, relative relationship between said control lever and said motorcycle handle grip can be micro-adjusted according to palm size difference of riders, thereby to obtain best handiness of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventor: Chen-Feng Lin
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Patent number: 7568406Abstract: An adjustable control pedal includes an upper arm and a lower arm carrying a pedal. The lower arm can be selectively moved relative to the upper arm to adjust the position of the pedal between a forward position and a rearward position. A control pin is operably connected to the upper arm for rotation with the upper arm to supply a control signal when force is applied to the pedal. An adjuster is operably connected to the control pin to adjust the position of the control pin relative to the pivot axis so that a ratio of a distance between the pivot axis and the pedal and a distance between the pivot axis and the control pin remains constant as the pedal is adjusted between the forward position and the rearward position.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jason Allen Booher, James Robert Allen, Brian John Eckerle
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Publication number: 20090094747Abstract: A bed with a leg assembly coupled to a support link assembly by a joint, the joint comprising a slot having at least two paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: INVACARE CORPORATIONInventors: Robert R. Bly, Kevin S. Wysocki
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Patent number: 7497175Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for setting the position of a singulator in a seed meter. The singulator comprises an arm pivotally mounted about a pivot adjacent a seed disk. A shaft with an eccentric connection to a radially outward portion of the arm has a lever pivotally connected on it. The lever has a cam mechanism to displace an actuating sleeve into a resilient sleeve to lock the shaft in a given position when the lever is extending in the direction of the axis of rotation of the shaft. When the lever is moved to a right angle orientation the shaft is free to pivot and thus set the position of the arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Michael Eric Friestad, Nathan Albert Mariman
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Publication number: 20080210042Abstract: A control device for a bicycle, has a first body adapted to be associated with a bicycle handlebar, at least one control member of at least one bicycle component, and a second body, distinct from the first body, associated with the first body to increase a grip surface of the control device and/or to vary the relative position of the at least one control member with respect to the handlebar of the bicycle, so as to adapt the control device to the size of the cyclist's hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: CAMPAGNOLO S.R.L.Inventor: Giuseppe Dal Pra'
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Publication number: 20080022804Abstract: An adjustable set of pedals for a motor vehicle provided with at least two pedals for acceleration and, respectively, braking of the motor vehicle, which are mounted on a supporting element. A position of the supporting with respect to a fixed frame of the motor vehicle is controlled selectively by a regulation device defined by a crank mechanism set between the supporting element and the frame itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2004Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: Ferrari S.P.A.Inventor: Giovanni Stefani
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Patent number: 7181992Abstract: A tripping and re-cocking mechanism (202) is applied to an apparatus (200) by which a shifted apparatus (200) is re-positioned for operation after having shifted from its operational mode. A pivot mount (205) of a second-class lever (204) is connected to a member or casting (209) of apparatus (200). At the point of resistance of lever (204) a roller bearing (215) cooperates with, by latching onto a platform (217), the platform (217) on a standard (221) that is part of apparatus (200), to cock mechanism (202) so that apparatus (200) is returned to its operational position. The shaft (228) of an energized solenoid (227) releases roller bearing (215) from its latched seat on platform (217) in the operation of apparatus (200) thereby shifting it to a non-operational position. Arm (232) re-cocks mechanism (202) to shift apparatus (200) again into its operational position.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Inventor: Daniel L. Riffe
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Patent number: 7153128Abstract: A thermal pressing machine has a case in which a fixed-side press plate is fixedly provided, a main shaft to which a moving side press plate is attached, a lever arm pivotally attached to the main shaft, a first drive mechanism coupled to a force point at one end of the lever arm, and a second drive mechanism coupled to a supporting point at the other end of the lever arm. The first drive mechanism first causes the lever arm to pivot on the supporting point to greatly move the press plate, and the first drive mechanism is then stopped to operate the second drive mechanism, so that the lever arm pivots on the force point to press the press plate against the press plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Bionics CorporationInventor: Shoji Hasegawa
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Patent number: 7014022Abstract: A clutch pedal (1) for a vehicle, in particular, a motor vehicle, includes at least one side plate (2a, 2b) mounted for rotation spindle (3) connectable to the bulkhead of the vehicle. A peg (5) is fixed to one end of a pedal web (4) and slides in a first slot (21) provided in the side plate. A movement mechanism (7) causes the peg to slide in the slot, defining a length (L) between the rotation spindle of the side plate and the other end of the pedal web. A stud (8) is mounted in the side plate (2a) at a distance (R) from the rotation spindle, for receiving the end of the rod of the clutch mechanism of the vehicle. The clutch pedal operates to provide a constant step-down ratio (L/R).Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2002Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignees: Peugeot Citroën Automobiles SA, Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Franck Sauvonnet, Brian N. Orr, Waldemar W. Gmurowski
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Publication number: 20040261567Abstract: A steering wheel has a ring portion, spoke portions and a hub portion. The steering wheel is provided with a thermoelectric reversible heat pump to heat or cool a fluid. A closed hydraulic circuit includes a hydraulic pump and at least one duct extending along the ring portion of the steering wheel. The fluid is heated or cooled by the thermoelectric heat pump and is circulated by the hydraulic pump within the ring portion of the steering wheel to heat or cool the ring portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Lorenzo Menaldo, Giuseppe Testa, Alberto Muscio, Stefano Soragni
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Patent number: 6805228Abstract: A plurality of clutch levers transmit force to a pressure plate of a clutch. The lever ratio of the clutch lever is variable as the clutch lever moves from an engaged to a disengaged state. When the clutch is engaged, the clutch lever presses the pressure plate to engage clutch discs. The lever ratio of the clutch lever is relatively large, allowing for an acceptable clamp load. When the clutch is disengaged, the clutch lever lifts from the pressure plate, disengaging the pressure plate from the clutch discs. When the clutch is disengaged, the lever ratio is relatively small, allowing for more clearance between the pressure plate and the flywheel and an increase in pressure plate lift. By using a clutch lever having a variable lever ratio, both clamp load and clutch lift can be maximized. The conditions exist during the entire lift of the clutch.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2001Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: ZF Sachs AGInventors: Andrzej Szadkowski, Ronald B. Morford, Muneer Abusamra
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Patent number: 6651291Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper assembly capable of adjusting a wiping angle, which changes the rotating angle of drive arms in accordance with the change of the operating mode (high-speed operating mode or low-speed operating mode) of a wiper assembly by means of an auxiliary motor so that the wiping angle can be properly changed. The wiper assembly capable of adjusting a wiping angle comprises an auxiliary motor mounted on a main frame and having a variable crankshaft for moving the center axis of the variable crankshaft from one position (P1) to another position (P2); and a variable link of which the first end is operatively coupled to one end of the variable crankshaft and the second end is coupled to the first connecting rod, the second connecting rod coupled to one drive arm, and a link rod coupled to the other drive arm. The variable link moves the location of drive arms between the points in accordance with the movement of a pivot (C1 or C2) occurred by operating of the variable crank.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Keun-Sik Lim
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Patent number: 6595083Abstract: A steering wheel includes a boss for fastening the steering wheel to a steering shaft. Among other features, the steering wheel has a pair of lower spokes that are deformable to absorb energy in a collision. The boss conserves space and has relatively long splines for engaging the steering shaft. The boss includes a plate that facilitates insert molding and conserves space. The spokes include integrally formed airbag supports. A bolt retainer is included in the steering wheel. The bolt retainer holds a bolt for tightening the boss on the steering shaft, and the bolt retainer permits one-handed attachment.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Toyoda Gosei, Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akio Hosoi, Atsushi Nagata
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Publication number: 20030126941Abstract: The invention relates to a clutch pedal (1) intended to equip a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, comprising at least one side plate (2a, 2b) mounted to rotate about a rotation spindle (3) designed to be connected to the bulkhead of the vehicle, a pedal web (4) to one end of which is fixed a peg (5) designed to slide in a first slot (21) made in the side plate, a movement mechanism (7) to cause the peg to slide in the slot, defining a length (L) between the rotation spindle of the side plate and the other end of the pedal web, a stud (8) mounted in the side plate (2a) at a distance (R) from the rotation spindle and designed to receive the end of the rod of the clutch emitter of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Franck Sauvonnet, Brian N. Orr, Waldemar W. Gmurowski
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Patent number: 6422108Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly consisting of a steering shaft and a steering wheel secured thereto. The steering shaft is provided with a groove at an end associated with the steering wheel, and the steering wheel is provided with a holding part which may engage into the groove in order to secure the steering wheel to the steering shaft in an axial direction. The holding part is movable between a release position in which it does not engage the groove, and a holding position in which it engages into the groove. A blocking element is provided, adapted to hold the holding part in the release position, and an indicator element is provided, which is connected with the holding part and is adapted to display at an outside of the steering wheel whether the holding part is in its holding position.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: TRW Automotive Safety Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Guido Hirzmann
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Patent number: 6311818Abstract: A clutch fork assembly for use with a motor vehicle clutch includes a shaft and a fork. The shaft has an axis of fork rotation at a first location. The fork has a pair of tines and a lever arm. Each tine has a first bearing engagement point at a first bearing distance from the axis of fork rotation. The lever arm has a first linkage engagement point at a first linkage distance from the axis of fork rotation. The link engagement point is a predetermined distance from the bearing engagement point. A first clutch fork lever ratio is established by dividing the first linkage distance by the first bearing distance.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2000Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Christopher D. Cole, Daniel V. Gochenour
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Patent number: 6308998Abstract: A motor-vehicle door holding a lock provided with actuating elements operable to lock the door has an actuating system having an outside opening handle displaceable on the door, a pivot on the door, a first compensating lever pivotable on the pivot and having an outer end forming a seat, and a first rod part having an outer end connected to the handle and an inner end bearing on the seat in a predetermined direction. A second rod part having an outer end connected to the lock actuating elements and an inner end connected to an outer end of a second compensating lever pivotable on the pivot. A spring braced between the levers urges their outer ends angularly apart with the outer end of the first compensating lever bearing against the predetermined direction on the first rod-part inner end. A screw engaged between the levers offset from the pivot can releasably fix the levers together for joint pivoting. This screw is loosenable for relative pivoting of the levers.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1999Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Kiekert AGInventors: Stefan Armbruster, Johannes-Theodor Menke, Thomas Schönenberg
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Patent number: 6154317Abstract: A device for stabilizing of a remotely controlled sensor like a camera includes a gimbal system with an inner yaw gimbal carrying the sensor and an outer yaw gimbal and an inner pitch gimbal and outer pitch gimbal; and inner yaw and pitch gimbals are stabilized by a two-axes self-acting rategyro and outer yaw and pitch gimbals are stabilized by a system with set motors, electric rategyros and an electronic unit and a mechanical coupling with a resilient coupling connecting the inner yaw gimbal with the outer pitch gimbal.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Polytech ABInventors: Torbjorn Segerstrom, Kjell Noren