Abstract: There is provided a locking device for a transfer feeder which can certainly lock transfer bars at desired positions so that the transfer bars and their driving portions will never initiate motion unexpectedly. The locking device includes a plurality of engaging plates secured to a feed carrier and an equalizer bar provided in lifting/clamping mechanism and formed with a plurality of engaging holes respectively aligned in longitudinal direction with regular intervals, and a plurality of locking pins secured on a plurality of portions of a press main body in opposition to the engaging plates and movable in axial and lateral directions by means of driving devices for engagement with respective one of the engaging holes.

Abstract: A seat slide mechanism for vehicles has a lock plate which is disposed to prevent the lock plate from being turned in a direction of releasing an engagement of the lock plate with a lower rail due to a load applied to the upper rail when they are engaged. The vertical wall of the upper rail is disposed between second flange walls in close relation to one of the second flange walls of the lower rail and the lock plate is disposed between the other second flange wall and the vertical wall in close relation to the other second flange wall.

Abstract: An apparatus provides .theta.-rotational motion about a Z-axis. The apparatus is improved as follows. A stop structure is carried by the apparatus and rotates with it. The stop structure has a detent engagement structure. A detent structure comprises a rotatable member located adjacent to the stop structure. The rotatable member is mounted for free rotation about an axis parallel to the Z-axis. The rotatable member defines a plurality of detentes which are adapted for sequential engagement with the detent engaging structure as the stop structure rotates about the Z-axis. A biasing structure serves for biasing the stop member to deter it from rotating. The biasing structure is overcome by action of the detent engaging structure with any one of the detentes and otherwise prevents rotation of the stop member. A stationary detent is located adjacent the stop member. The stationary detent engages with and halts rotation of the stop member beyond a selected rotational position.

Abstract: An improved feed distribution and closure mechanism for use with broadcast spreaders for spreading granular or powdery material or both is described. The mechanism comprises a threaded shaft, a disk mounted on the shaft having a central opening provided with internal threads mating with the shaft, a return spring, and a collar or the like on the shaft to stop travel of the disk on the shaft. Materials which may be spread using spreaders equipped with the mechanism include, without limitation, sand and/or salt on roads; materials such as herbicides, pesticides, fertilizer, lime and seeds such as grass seed on fields, lawns, golf courses and the like; and most particularly, feed for both domesticated and game animals and birds.

Abstract: A control apparatus produces an electrical signal representative of the position of a manually-operable control member, such as an accelerator pedal. The apparatus includes a rotary member which simulates the position of the control member and which engages a resilient obstruction when it is rotated to a threshold position. This obstruction offers substantial resistance when the rotary member engages it in a first direction, but not when the rotary member engages the obstruction in an opposite second direction.

Abstract: A position setting apparatus includes a control member and a slave member mechanically coupled to the control member, with the slave member having a plurality of notches defined therein. The apparatus further includes a retainer positionable between a first retainer position and a second retainer position, wherein (1) the retainer is engaged with one of the plurality of notches when the retainer is positioned in the first retainer position, and (2) the retainer is disengaged from all of the plurality of notches when the retainer is positioned in the second retainer position.

Abstract: A vehicle security device against theft which comprises a mechanism built into the vehicle out of sight as original equipment or for the after market. The device is built into the gear change console (manual or automatic) housing which is usually a metal pressing fixed to the floor pan so that the mechanism is tamper proof. The mechanism is a plate which lifts into a position in which it locks the gear change into the reverse position, it is released by a high security key on the console. A servo is available to lock the ignition key in its socket to prevent it being withdrawn until the gear lock has been activated, to prevent people forgetting to activate the security device, assuming they are in the habit at least of removing the key before leaving the vehicle. This servo can work on a pneumatic or other basis.

Abstract: A buffer is provided in the rack stopper of cylindrical tube of a steering gear box of an automobile. The buffer includes a housing imbedded into the rack stopper, a piston rod extending outwardly from the housing, and a spring for elastically supporting the piston rod in the housing, whereby the piston rod of the buffer bumps against a bracket of a ball joint connector when the steering wheel is turned to the left or right to the maximum position.

Abstract: A device for locking the gear shift of a motor vehicle is made up of a lock seat, a shackle and a lock body. The lock seat is provided with ratchet teeth engagable with the ratchet teeth of the lock seat. The lock body is mounted on a gear shift mount of the motor vehicle and is provided with a stopping block and a lock core. The stopping block has a tapered free end capable of being moved downwards by the lock core so as to be caught by the toothed portion of the lock seat, thereby enabling the gear-shifting lever to be locked securely at the park gear position.

Abstract: A stopper for robot rotary articulation limits the rotation angle of a shaft where a protrusion is formed. The stopper includes a first ring-shaped bush member, a second bush member, having an inner diameter smaller than that of the first bush member, connected to an inner circumference of the first bush member to form a step surface against the first bush member, and rotatably supported by inserting the shaft therein, a first stop protrusion extending from an inner surface of the first bush member in a radial direction thereof and a second stop protrusion protruded from an outer circumferential surface of the second bush member, in which the protrusion of the shaft during rotation of the shaft slides against the step surface and contacts with the first stop protrusion, to thereby rotate the stopper, and the second stop protrusion contacts with a protrusion fixed to a housing of a robot rotary articulation to thereby stop rotation of the shaft and stopper.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the position of a movable working member with respect to a stationary datum surface has a plurality of stop stems, each stem being different in length from the others. A sliding support carries the movable working member whose position is to be adjusted, and is mounted on a guide perpendicular to the datum surface. The sliding support is to be moved until it goes in abutment on a selected stem so as to take a position in which a predetermined distance is set between the movable working member and the datum surface.

Abstract: A hand lever device which is capable of combining high safety with excellent operability. The hand lever device includes a housing and a main lever pivotally attached to the housing. A spring member is fixedly mounted on the main lever, and is bendable in the direction along pivotal movement of the main lever. The spring member has a free end formed into a holder holding a terminal piece of a cable connected to a driven member. A stopper stops the holder of the spring member with cable at a desired drawn position of cable when main lever is pivotally operated to draw cable via spring member.

Abstract: An engine over-revolution preventive system utilized with a manual shift select lever assembly provides a shift select lever; a selecting device rotated by a selecting action of the shift select lever; and a control device for allowing the shift select lever to conduct shifting operations only by controlling the selecting device according to the present vehicle speed so as to prevent skip shifting by over-revolution, occurring when a vehicle is travelling at high speeds.

Abstract: In the improvement, the slot portions are in a plate fixed with respect to the control lever. The mechanism includes an auxiliary lever and a selection device mounted for movement by the auxiliary lever for selecting a slot portion. The mechanism is used in an apparatus for manipulating plural valves. Such apparatus has two control assemblies, each having a valve control lever coupled to its respective plate, and two auxiliary levers. In a specific embodiment, each auxiliary lever is coupled to a selection bracket having parallel quadrant members with a selection device, e.g., a pin, mounted between the members. The pin is retained in registry with the selected one of the slot portions by a retention mechanism bearing against the selection bracket.

Abstract: A speed limiting device for a vehicle equipped with a deployable utility device such as a bunker rake. An adjustable mechanical linkage connects a limiting mechanism to the deployable utility device such that when the utility device is deployed, the limiting mechanism is positioned to stop rotation of a pivoting member which controls the output of the power source, such as a hydrostatic drive. The adjustable linkage provides adjustment of the stop position and, therefore, the maximum speed of the vehicle when the utility device is deployed. When the utility device is in the non-deployed position, the limiting mechanism is positioned such that it does not inhibit the motion of the pivoting member, and the vehicle can be operated over its entire speed range.

Abstract: An actuator lever 3 has one of its opposite ends fixedly mounted on an output shaft 4 which extends upward from an upper surface 2a of an actuator casing 2. The other end of the actuator lever 3 has its lower surface fixed to a stopper 8. In operation, the stopper 8 abuts against a vertical barrier 6a in a shoulder portion 6 of the actuator casing 2 to define a start position or origin of rotational motion of the actuator in its return stroke.

Abstract: An improved spring-loaded latching and locking mechanism for a rotatable control of the type having a stem journaled in a body and rotatable about an axis in a boss on the body. The stem has a protuberance for engagement with the handle. The handle comprises a boss-engaging end portion, a stem-engaging portion, a slider-riding portion, and a grip end portion. The slider-riding portion has a slider with a tang extending therefrom. Each side of the slider-riding portion also includes a pair of springs mounted on a rail cutout so that the springs provide resistance against movement of the slider. The slider-riding portion includes an aperture for securing a lock to arrest movement of the slider. The boss has surfaces located to correspond to predetermined positions of the stem. These surfaces are engageable by the tang which, when so engaged, restrains the handle from rotation and prevents removal of the handle from the stem.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for the level adjustment and/or arching adjustment of a flexibly resilient support element (4) for the lordosic vertebrae of a sitting person, and which is fitted in the frame (1) of a back rest of a seat, each apparatus comprising a gear mechanism (12) including a worm (14), a worm gear (15), a pinion (16) and a tooth element as well as a drive means. According to the invention the gear mechanism is directly connected to the drive means in such a manner that the rigid drive shaft (13) thereof carries the worm (14) engaging into the worm gear (15), the pinion (16) being fixed axially in the worm gear (15) in tooth engagement with a gear wheel (17) in a plane parallel to the worm gear (15).

Abstract: A system for extending or retracting two rotationally interconnected members and locking or releasing the members in the extended position. The system includes a locking cam (4) on a shaft (5) combined with the first member (2) and connected to a drive (9). The cam is engageable with a bearing surface (8) on the second member. The drive (9) is preferably a power drive rotating the two members about their pivot axis and includes a motor (9A) with a rotational axis (17) parallel to the rotational axes (10, 11) of the cam and the shaft, the rotational axis coinciding with the pivot axis of the two members; a transmission (18) linking the motor to the shaft; and a radial linkage (19) rotating with the motor and capable of rotating the second member about the pivot axis.

Abstract: A disk brake having at least one piston (14) which slides in a caliper (12), the caliper (12) sliding over a stationary support. The piston (14) being actuateable by a mechanical subassembly (22) having substantially first (24) and second (26) parallel plates. The first plate (24) being driven in rotation by a lever (32) about an axis (X--X') perpendicular to its surface. The second plate (26) being held in a stationary position with respect to rotation and secured to piston (14). A face on at least one of the first (24) and second (26) plates has a groove formed therein for receiving balls (28) to convert rotational movement of the first plate (24) into axial transulational movement of the second plate (26). The lever (32) has a first part (34) fastened onto an end (36) of a sheath of an actuating cable (38). The sheath (40) bearing on an end stop member (42) which is held stationary with respect to the caliper (12). The sheath (40) has an end stop member (42) which is formed on a brace member (44).

Abstract: A locking arrangement suitable for use in precision optical instruments comprising first and second mountings (56, 58) defining respective opposing first and second concave surfaces (60, 62) and a member (64) for location between the mountings and defining oppositely directed convex surfaces (66, 68) for engaging a respective concave surfaces. A clamping arrangement (72, 74) is provided and has an adjustment configuration in which the member (64) is rotatable about an axis passing through the engaging surfaces and a locking configuration in which, with the first mounting (56) fixed in position and the second mounting (58) fixed against movement along the axis, the surfaces are held in locking engagement.

Abstract: A cable controller is formed by a housing having a cavity into which one end of a handle is received and mounted for a pivotal movement on a pivot pin extending across the housing. The pivot pin is received within a L-shaped slot adjacent to one end and the top of the handle and an abutment is provided projecting outwardly from the bottom of the handle in position to engage the rim of the cavity. A control cable is connected to the handle positioned about midway between the abutment and the slot. The slot and the abutment are positioned so that movement of the handle in a first direction pivots the handle about the pivot pin and extends the cable and movement of the handle in the opposite direction pivots the handle about the point of contact between the abutment and the rim of housing to move the pin along the slot into a short section of the L-shaped slot to thereby extend the cable now lock the handle in a parking position.

Abstract: A steering wheel device used for driving simulators or the like utilizing a steering wheel is designed so that when the steering wheel rotates, the steering wheel shaft and the stopper arm rotate. The auxiliary shaft then rotates in the opposite direction by the engagement of a first gear wheel and a second gear wheel so as to rotate the stopper. The number of teeth of the second gear wheel is greater than that of the first gear wheel so that the steering wheel makes more than one revolution. The stopper arm is designed to hit the stopper to limit the rotation range of the steering wheel. The rotation torque of the steering wheel acts only between the stopper and the stopper arm and not between the gear wheels. As a result, the load applied to both gear wheels decreases so as to increase their service life and eliminate the necessity to employ highly strengthened gear wheels.

Abstract: In construction machines it quite common to utilize a plurality of control levers to manipulate a multitude of implements. It has often been a problem to quickly and accurately establish a connection between the control lever and the implement since the control lever is often quite some distance away from the mechanism that controls the implement. In many instances multiple personnel are required to properly assemble the various components. This leads to added expense and complexity of the assembly process. The present invention includes a restraint mechanism for a control lever that positively holds the control lever at a preselected location with respect to an established operational pattern.

Abstract: A vehicle transfer case for changing between two- and four-wheel modes of operation has a transmission with an inventive stop. The stop extends radially outwardly beyond the nominal height of gear teeth on a worm gear in the transmission. The stop engages a worm which is part of the transmission at a location outside of a primary contact area between the worm and worm gear. When the stop contacts the worm it stops further rotation of the worm gear. The motor for the worm gear is reversible such that both the worm and worm gear can rotate in either direction. A single stop defines two circumferentially spaced ends of travel. Since the stop contacts a moving surface on the worm, there is a reduced likelihood of seizure when compared to the prior art.

Abstract: A door brake assembly (20) to control the closing of a dipper door (11) on a shovel dipper (10) has a torsion bar (39) connected to the dipper door (11) by links (15, 32). A lever (48) on the other end of the torsion bar (39) selectively engages spaced snubbers (57, 58) to provide a braking (or damping) action to the dipper door (11) in the last portion of its travel to the open or closed position. The torsion bar (39) is mounted in journals (23, 24, 43, 44) on a base (22) mounted on the dipper (10). Usually, each dipper door (11) is provided with a pair of the brake assemblies (20) mounted in mirror image.

Abstract: An assembly for actuating a cable, and a release mechanism connected to one end of the cable, includes a substantially flat plate with first and second connecting portions bent at a right angle to the plate. The plate has a plurality of through holes and threaded devices which are used to connect the plate to a wall portion of a machine. An actuating lever is connected to the center portion of the plate and a cable assembly is connected to one of the connecting portions with a cable connected to the actuating lever. The actuating assembly is adapted to move the cable for releasing a latch mechanism from a position remote from the latch mechanism. The latch mechanism holds a door of a machine in an open position and the actuating assembly releases the latch mechanism from ground level without having to enter the machine.

Abstract: In an automatic gear shift operating mechanism, the foremost cam groove as viewed in the longitudinal direction of a motor vehicle has a side wall on the front side of the motor vehicle, which is formed erectly for preventing overshifting of a roller of a check spring roller.

Abstract: A transmission assembly used to connect with a rotatable ornament or a toy to provide bilateral rotations for achieving their cosmetic effect comprises a casing enclosing a set of three pinions which are driven by a battery-operated electrical circuit therein. An elastic rectangular bar used to restrict the rotary extent of a first pinion will elastically obstruct the rotary movement of the pinion in order to provide continuous bilateral rotation and each turn of the bilateral rotation will exceed 360.degree. without making any noise. The noses of the spindles of the pinions are formed as tapering sockets or as tapering pointed plugs to enhance the intensity of the assembly. Most of the components in this assembly are made integrally of plastic material so as to reduce the time and cost to manufacture.

Abstract: The locking device for an adjustable vehicle seat with a snap-in bar extending parallel to an adjustment direction and having locking members and locking gaps arranged periodically. The locking device has a locking unit pertaining to said snap-in bar which is shiftable in the adjustment direction along said snap-in bar. The locking unit has more than two ratchet teeth, which:are independently movable in a locking direction extending across the snap-in bar,are elastically preloaded in the locking direction,can be disengaged simultaneously,are arranged one behind the other at equal distance in the adjustment direction,are of the same construction,each have two lateral flanks designated to be contacted with the lockings, with at least one of the two lateral flanks having a partial area located at the front in locking direction, which extends at an acute angle to the locking direction.

Abstract: A restraint mechanism for a control lever 10 of a construction machine maintains a control lever's position in a neutral condition with respect to a control valve. A first plate 34 is pivotally mounted to a base plate 20 on the console of the machine and is movable to a first position to engage the control lever 10 and establish a neutral position. A second plate 48 is utilized to selectively secure the position of the first plate with respect to the control lever while the proper connections and adjustments are made to the linkage arrangements connecting the control lever 10 and the control valve to synchronize their respective neutral positions.

Abstract: A governor of a vehicle for limiting travel of a vehicle accelerator pedal. The inventive device includes a mounting assembly for clamping to a vehicle accelerator pedal. A limiting assembly extends from the mounting assembly for engaging the floor board of the vehicle to limit the users ability to fully depress the accelerator pedal of a vehicle. An adjustment assembly is coupled to the limiting assembly for permitting the user to adjust the travel distance of the accelerator pedal thus controlling the speed of the motor.

Abstract: A turf aeration device is provided, comprising a wheeled frame having a journalled drive shaft, wherein the frame is attachable to a pulling vehicle having a power take-off capability. Balanced chain and sprocket assemblies are used to transfer power from the power take-off to the drive shaft, and a plurality of aerator mechanisms are attached to the drive shaft and the frame. Each aerator mechanism comprises a link member which supports a pivotable tine holder having at least one tine, a stop member attached to the link member for contacting the tine holder and maintaining a minimum predetermined angle between the tine holder and the link member; a means for adjusting the predetermined angle between the tine holder and the link member; an elastomeric band pivotally connected between the frame and the tine holder for urging the tine holder against the stop member; a drive link attached to the drive shaft; and a connecting rod pivotally attached between the drive link and the link member.

Abstract: A shift lock device includes a locking mechanism for locking an engagement pin which is required to shift a shift lever from a parking position to a position other than the parking position under a desired condition, an actuator for releasing a locking condition of the locking mechanism, a control switch adapted to detect as to whether the shift lever is positioned in the parking position or not and generate a corresponding signal, and a controller being adapted to receive the signal from the control switch and generate a corresponding signal for controlling the actuator. The locking mechanism, the actuator, the control switch and the controller are enclosed in a housing.

Abstract: A brake pedal operated manually by the driver, a driving arm connected to a brake cable, and a ratchet wheel driven by a motor are rotatably supported on a pedal shaft. A ratchet member, mounted on the driving arm, is meshed with the ratchet wheel. When the brake pedal is depressed in a direction A, the brake pedal and the driving arm are coupled to each other through a limiting device and the driving arm, with a locking recess 35.sub.1 urged by a locking pin, is turned in the direction A to operate a brake. When the driving arm is otherwise turned in the direction A, only the arm is turned in the direction A, with the brake pedal separated by the limiting device being left at the brake operating position and prevents the operating foot from being caught between the pedal and vehicle body while such driving arm is otherwise turned and such brake is applied.

Abstract: The connecting linkage between a control lever and a control valve that controls the operation or the manipulation of an implement of a construction machine is often complex and difficult to properly adjust. The present invention provides a restraint mechanism for the control lever 10 to maintain its position in a neutral condition with respect to the control valve. A first plate 42 is pivotally mounted to a base plate 22 on the console of the machine and is movable to a first position to engage the control lever 10 and establish a neutral position. A second plate 58 is utilized to selectively secure the position of the first plate with respect to the control lever while the proper connections and adjustments are made to the linkage arrangements connecting the control lever 10 and the control valve to synchronize their respective neutral positions.

Abstract: For the shaft of a window pivoting device, a retractable crank which includes a socket, a turning arm and a rotatable knob articulated together so that the turning arm can be pivoted between operating and retracted positions with the knob always on the side of the turning arm opposite the socket in the operating position and the same side as the socket in the retracted position, and in the retracted position the knob projects inwardly or downwardly but not outwardly away from the window.

Abstract: An adjustable thermostat range limit apparatus consists of a base member having a pair of adjustable temperature limit means. The thermostat range limit apparatus is attached in the proximity of a conventional thermostat so that the adjustable temperature limit means can come into contact with the temperature control level of a conventional thermostat. These adjustable temperature limit means will provide for a restriction in the temperature range in which the temperature control lever can be set.

Abstract: A throttle trigger device for an internal combustion engine of a working tool has a throttle trigger connected to the handle of the working tool so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis. A throttle trigger lock is connected to the handle of the working tool so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis. A spring is connected between the throttle trigger and the throttle trigger lock. The throttle trigger, the throttle trigger lock, and the spring form a unitary part. The spring rests at an abutment of the handle at least when under load such that the spring is divided into functionally independent sections, whereby a first section extends between the abutment and the throttle trigger and a second section extends between the abutment and the throttle trigger lock.

Abstract: Apparatus for interlocking independent control handles for throttle action, dynamic brake action and reverser action, within a control stand for a railway locomotive to permit controlled removal of a reverser control handle in which a first and second cam disks are mounted to a first and second axle for rotation with a throttle handle and a dynamic brake handle such that the disks will interlock with each other so that neither the throttle or dynamic handle can be rotated unless the other is in an "off" position, and having a pivotal lock member secured to the reverser axle, with a member thereon adapted to pivotally lock the reverser lever handle in place when it is secured to the reverser axle.

Abstract: A remote operation mechanism for a stroller is disclosed in which a fail-safe mechanism is reset to its initial position so as to be interlocked for every remote operation without fail, to thereby be able to automatically lock preventing operation of the system. The remote operation mechanism for a stroller includes a frame, an opening/closing operation lever having an end operable for ascending and descending along the frame, a pulley rotatable so as to be interlocked with the ascending/descending operation of the operation lever, a lock plate, an ascension regulating plate, a lock plate reset spring, a stopper formed on the lock plate and an operating projection formed on the pulley, wherein the operating projection abuts against the back of the lock plate.

Abstract: A motorcycle handlebar safety grip has a stopper (1) which has two main functions in preventing the rider from injury. Through the shape of both the clutch and brake levers on off-road motorcycles, and the positioning of the stopper (1) to the rear of the grip, it is not possible for these levers to come fully into the handlebars and crush a rider's fingers. This incident is most common when a rider falls to the ground and his hands are still in contact with the handlebars, resulting in the finger tips of the rider being squashed between the lever and the handlebars. Through the stopper (1) surrounding the circumference to the rear of the grips, a slope is created, therefore preventing the riders hands in wet weather conditions from sliding off either end of the grips and enabling the rider to gain greater control of the motorcycle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a transmission mechanism for an electric stapling gun and in particular to one including a cam fixedly mounted on an output axle of a gearing of the electric stapling gun and having two lobes such that an angle between the lines joining the two lobes to the center is less than 180 degrees. The transmission mechanism also has a hammer movably mounted in a groove formed in front portion of the electric gun and having a U-shaped member with an open end towards the cam, whereby when the cam is rotated, one pin of the cam will urge the U-shaped member of the hammer to compress a spring and then the other pin of the cam will urge the hammer in succession to further compress the spring.

Abstract: A mechanism controls the pivotal positioning of a hydraulic control lever on tractors wherein a gated plate is affixed to the control lever to be pivotally moveable therewith into selective engagement with a lockout pin projecting outwardly from a pivoted actuating lever. The gated plate has first and second gates for selectively receiving the lockout pin when in a first position to restrict the pivotal movement of said control lever in preselected manners. The gated plate further includes a stop engageable with the lockout pin when in a second position to prevent the control lever from being placed in a float position. A third selectable position of said actuating lever places the lockout pin out of engagement with said gated plate to allow an unrestricted freedom of movement of the control lever. The pivoted control lever and the pivoted actuating lever project outwardly through a control panel for manipulation thereof.

Abstract: Braking apparatus for use on wheelchairs are provided by the present invention. The braking apparatus may be used on a wheelchair having a pair of rotatable wheels and a frame member. The apparatus includes a mounting assembly connected to the frame member wherein the mounting assembly comprises first and second clamp sections for securing the mounting assembly to the frame member; a quick release assembly for compressing the first and second clamp sections around the frame member; and frictional braking means for slowing the rotation of at least one of said wheels.

Abstract: An improved declutch mechanism for a manual override for a valve. The declutch mechanism includes a U-shaped declutch layer that is fit with a spring-biased locking bar. The locking bar is biased to engage the housing of the override mechanism to prevent accidental or inadvertent operation of the declutch lever. A single hand may be used to disengage the locking bar from the housing to allow operation of the declutch lever. The declutch mechanism also includes a safety mechanism to prevent the override mechanism from being disengaged when its actuator shaft is not in the default position. The safety mechanism includes a plunger that is movable between a first position in which the plunger prevents the locking bar from being disengaged with the housing, and a second position in which the plunger is received within a keyway in the actuator shaft to allow the locking bar to be disengaged from the housing.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a work object, the control apparatus having a pair of substantially contrarotating members operable to define a selected relationship designated by the relationship of the members relative to each other; and an assembly for mounting the substantially contrarotating members in controlling relation to the work object whereby the selected relationship is operable to control the work object.

Abstract: A lever rotation limiting device which permits lever orientation anywhere within the full arc of rotation plus an additional degree of rotation to permit effective operating range as, for example, in a lever operated hoist.

Abstract: In a windshield wiper drive for a vehicle, the wiper spindle performs a rotational movement to-and-fro. In order that the inversion of motion does not take place all of a sudden but in a cushioned manner, a part-pinion with a pinion gap is realized when one tooth of the part-pinion is engaged by a cushioning stop member of a spring element. Reciprocally, another tooth strikes against an associated stop member shortly after the inversion of motion. The spring element is elastically deflected in the final phase of the rotational movement and thereby cushions the part-pinion. The spring element is preferably fastened to the gearing cover.

Abstract: Cable assemblies are useful for controlling the engine governor of a vehicle. On some vehicles the operator must control the governor from two different locations or operating positions of the operator. The subject arrangement includes a cable assembly having a first end portion connected to a vehicle governor, a second end portion and an intermediate portion. A lever is connected to the second end portion to control the vehicle governor. A pedal is connected to the intermediate portion to also control the vehicle governor. This arrangement of components provides a single cable assembly which can be actuated from two locations for controlling the vehicle governor.