Abstract: A rotatable and longitudinally shiftable piece in a motor vehicle gear wheel change box interacts with three abutting shift rails. The longitudinal displacement of one shift rail blocks the two other shift rails. A spring engages in all shift rails in a form-fitting and elastic manner and locks them with respect to one another and with respect to the gearbox in the center position and in the respective left or right shifting position.

Abstract: The improved steering mode selector assembly includes a selector member having a slot, a carrier and a selector lever mounted on such carrier. The selector lever is movable along the slot between a first position, a second position and a third position, each of which corresponds with a selected steering mode. The lever is laterally biased in a first direction so that movement of the lever to the third position requires the lever to be manually biased in a second direction. The lever is thereby substantially prevented from being inadvertently moved to the third position.

Abstract: A tactile feedback apparatus, such as for a rotary optoelectronic motion encoder switch, has a ball that successively engages indentations in the surface of a hub. The ball is biased against the hub in a direction at an angle to the perpendicular to the surface by an angled leaf spring. The indentations in the hub are sufficiently deep so that the ball does not contact the floor of any indentation. As the hub wears, the spring inwardly biases the ball to contact the hub at a progressively decreasing radius. Consequently, the useful life of the apparatus is extended, and performance does not significantly degrade during the useful life.

Abstract: A roller linkage assembly (10) of the type for positively locking a traveling rail member (18). The assembly (10) includes a housing (22). The housing has a passageway (24, 26, 28) therethrough. A plurality of rollers (30, 32, 34) are moveably disposed in the passageway (24, 26, 28). An actuation cylinder (14) has a piston (16) extending outwardly therefrom for movement in the passageway (24). The piston (16) surrounds a first roller (30) for positively moving the same in response to a force applied by the actuation cylinder (14). When the cylinder (14) is energized, the first roller (30) is moved to a locked condition. This forces a second roller (32) to its locked condition. Finally, the force is transmitted to a third roller (34) and the third roller (34) engages a notch (36) in the traveling rail member (18) to prevent movement of the same. When the assembly (10) is in the locked condition, no forces are transmitted from the rail (18) to the piston (16).

Abstract: A rotary actuator for an appliance having a shaft with a radially outwardly-extending boss with a cam surface thereon locked in an "OFF" position between a stop and a detent lug. The user is required to move (push) the shaft axially in order to enable the boss to clear the detent to permit rotary movement away from the "OFF" position stop for affecting a control function. As the boss is rotated past the detent to the desired "ON" position, and upon user release, the shaft is spring biased to return to its initial axial position. Upon return rotary movement of the shaft by the user, the cam automatically moves the shaft axially to enable the boss to pass by the detent to return to the "OFF" position against the stop.

Abstract: A support nut is provided, preferably in a pair of two, on a helically threaded spindle having a drive nut threadedly mounted thereon for axial movement therealong. Each support nut constitutes a supporting device which moves axially along the threaded spindle-nut drive assembly for the purpose of preventing the occurrence of natural vibrations in the spindle. Each support nut (7) includes a ball race (7) which is arranged coaxially with the spindle. The ball race is provided with mutually parallel grooves, which extend transversely to the longitudinal axis of the ball race and the spindle, and with balls, which run in the parallel grooves and in the screw threads of the spindle. A ball retainer is arranged coaxially between the ball race and the spindle and is freely rotatable in relation to the ball race. A nut section is arranged coaxially around the ball race.

Abstract: A control device having a push to turn selector arrangement and method of making the same are provided, the control device comprising a support unit, a first selector member threadedly carried by the support unit so as to be rotatable and axially movable relative thereto, a second selector member rotatably carried by the support unit and being axially movable relative thereto, a coupling structure coupling the selector members together to cause the first selector member to rotate in unison with the second selector member when the second selector member is axially pushed inwardly and then rotated, and a spring unit disposed between the selector members to tend to maintain the second selector member axially away from the first selector member, the coupling unit comprising a drive plate rotatably carried by the support unit intermediate the selector members and having parts thereof respectively splined to the selector members to transmit rotatable movement of the second selector member to the first selector memb

Abstract: A device for positioning shafts supported for axial and angular movement in a bore formed in a housing includes detent recesses and spring-loaded bolt subassemblies surrounding the shaft in an enlarged portion of the bore on which the shaft is located. A concentrically arranged, radially expandable spring element has recesses on mutually facing longitudinal edges and is fixed axially in the housing. The shaft is provided with resiliently biased radial projections extending between the mutually facing edges on which the recesses are formed.

Abstract: A control mechanism for the selective engagement and disengagement of a motor drive includes an elongated handle which is connected to the control arm of the motor drive wherein the position of the control arm determines whether the motor drive is engaged or disengaged. The handle is selectively movable to two positions corresponding to the engaging and disengaging positions of the control arm. The handle is resiliently urged to its positions. Locking structure is provided to selectively hold the handle in each of the positions.

Abstract: A metal diaphragm valve includes a valve casing, a diaphragm made of an elastic material and having an upward bulge in the center and a valve system in which the diaphragm is operated to close or establish a fluid-flow relationship between an inlet passage and an outlet passage both mounted in the casing. The valve system is separated by the diaphragm from the casing and comprises a vertically shiftably disposed push rod adapted to directly move the diaphragm, a plurality of steel balls arranged in a circular groove of a V-shaped cross section defined in the top surface of the push rod, a vertically movably disposed drive rod having a tapered lower end portion situated above the center of the groove and place in constant contact with the steel balls, and a drive means adapted to move the drive rod. The groove has an outer concentric slope and an inner concentric slope, and the steel balls are normally made to stay in the inner slope of the groove.

Abstract: A steering lock device includes a housing and a key cylinder rotatably disposed in the housing. A generally cylindrical member is rotatably disposed within the housing coaxially with the key cylinder. The cylindrical member includes an outer wall with a groove having a first circumferential groove section, a second circumferential groove section axially spaced from the first circumferential groove section, and a junction section connecting the first and second circumferential groove sections. A first surface is disposed at one end of the first groove section at the junction section and inclined at a predetermined angle to the first groove section, and a second surface is disposed at the end of the second groove section at the junction section and arranged generally perpendicular to the second groove section. A latch is slidably disposed within the housing and includes a first end projecting outwardly from the housing and a second end projecting within the groove in the outer wall of the cylindrical member.

Abstract: The lock keeper intended to be mounted on the periphery (11) of a shaft (10) comprises discs (21), each pierced through with a central orifice (210) intended for receiving this shaft (10) in order to stack them on it, and is made integral in terms of rotation with this shaft (10) by means of an interlock (30) consisting of at least one projection (31)/notch (32) pair, of which one is formed in this central orifice (210) and the other is formed on the periphery (11) of this shaft (10), some of these discs (21) being equipped at their edge (211) with at least one indentation (212), these indentations (212) being intended to be aligned longitudinally so as to produce a receptacle (23) for receiving a bolt (12).The invention is used in the motor-vehicle industry.

Abstract: A structural arrangement for detecting improper positioning between a hub. The structural arrangements utilize a bore which axially penetrates a stepped-down end portion of the shaft to receive a fastening means by which the hub may be secured to the shaft. A blocking bore extends radially through the stepped-down end portion of the shaft to communicate between the bore and the exterior of the shaft. A blocking member is received within the blocking bore and is movable radially therealong. A cam flange extends radially inwardly from the hub member and presents a blocking surface and a releasing surface on the radially inner extent thereof. The blocking surface is disposed in radial opposition to the blocking bore when the hub member is improperly positioned with respect to the shaft and the releasing surface is disposed in radial opposition to the blocking bore when the hub member is properly disposed with respect to the shaft.

Abstract: A device for positioning a rotary member at a desired angle relative to a fixed member includes a first shaft sleeve mounted in the rotary member, and a second shaft sleeve mounted in the fixed member adjacent to and axially aligned with the first shaft sleeve. The first and second shaft sleeves have a plurality of inward and axially extending clutch teeth notches. A shaft member has a first section slidably mounted in and extending through the first shaft sleeve, a second section slidably disposed in the second shaft sleeve, and a central section connecting the first and second sections and having a plurality of axially extending and outwardly projecting clutch teeth protrusions. The shaft member is slidable between the first and second shaft sleeves to interengage or disengage the first and second shaft sleeves.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the position of an operating handle includes a plate which couples such operating handle to a device such as a hydraulic valve. The plate includes a detent notch, a shoulder and a control surface. An auxiliary lever is mounted for pivoting movement between a first, engaged position and a second, disengaged position and is maintained in either position by a compression spring. Such compression spring exhibits toggling movement as the lever is moved between positions. The lever includes a pin for engaging the detent notch when the lever is in the first position and the handle is thereby retained in a predetermined position. When the pin is in contact with the control surface and with the shoulder, the handle is retained in an operating position. Movement of a stop mechanism to a position which does not obstruct handle movement also permits the operating handle to move to a "float" position.

Abstract: A switch mechanism 70 discriminates whether a lever 40 is in a detent position or not. When the lever is in the detent position, a detent device 80 is activated by a fluid pressure to produce a force for holding the lever in the detent position. The operation of the detent device is dismissed when the lever is not in the detent position. A pressure sensor 97 detects whether the operator's hand is in touch with the grip 49 of the lever, thus determining whether the operation of the detent device 80 is necessary. An actuator 30 is operated or stopped in response to manipulation of the lever. When the lever is moved to a position other than the detent position, an operation reaction force of a level corresponding to the load pressure in the actuator is applied by reaction force device 60, 60' to the lever so as to enable the operator to sense any change in the load pressure and start of operation of the actuator.

Abstract: A system which is physically oriented in a vertical plane, is attached to a wall, and has a hinged keyboard. The keyboard is attached to the system solely by a hinge which has at least three positions. The hinge has a closed position to minimize space when the system is not used, an open position during normal use, and a breakway position to release the keyboard when excessive pressure is applied. The breakway keyboard eliminates damage caused by excessive pressure placed on the keyboard due to a person leaning on the board.

Abstract: This device, of the type comprising a fixed part including a support element (1) adapted to be fixed on one part of the frame or the handle bar of the bicycle and a moveable part (2) including an operating hand-lever (3) which can rotate relative to the support element, a control mechanism (9) of which a first part (11) co-operates with the fixed part of the device and of which a second part (10) co-operates with the moveable part of the latter and a cable for actuation of the derailleur-gear, is characterized in that the cable for acutation of the derailleur-gear is connected to an actuation plug (4), rotated by the operating hand-lever (3) and on which are provided the control mechanism (9) and the means (16) for attaching the moveable part of the device to the fixed part of the latter.

Abstract: In a skid-steer loader of front type, the present invention offers a safety apparatus for the operator by way of providing a seat bar securely retainable in its desired position, a pair of supporting blocks and a pair of mounting blocks for retaining the seat bar. The safety device further includes a pair of actuating mechanisms for the parking brake operable in response to the pivotal movement of the seat bar.

Abstract: A shift lever control device is disclosed. A cranked guide slot is defined along which a shift lever is slidably moved. The guide slot includes at least one elongate part and a shorter terminal part which extends in a given direction perpendicular to the elongate part. The shift lever is pivotal in a universal direction and biased in a direction opposite to the given direction. A pivot latch member is located near a joint portion between the elongate part and the shorter terminal part of the guide slot. The pivot latch member has a guide recess formed therein and is pivotal between a first given position wherein an enclosed space is defined by the shorter terminal part of the cranked guide slot and the guide recess of the pivot latch member and a second given position wherein the guide recess of the latch member is open to the elongate part of the cranked guide slot.

Abstract: A transmission shift lever biasing assembly includes a plunger pin having a shoulder, the pin containing a plurality of reduced diameter detent grooves along its longitudinal axis at an end opposite the shoulder. Each groove defines a pair of opposed ramps, and an end cap is adapted to receive and contain a portion of the plunger containing the grooves and ramps. An annular pusher element surrounds the plunger pin, and includes angled cam surfaces adapted to engage a plurality of balls interposed between the pusher element and an end face of the housing. The pusher element bears against the balls by means of a spring contained within the housing. The spring is seated on the shoulder of the plunger pin and bears against the pusher element to urge the balls into one of the detent grooves corresponding to a selected shift rail.

Abstract: A steering column for motor vehicles with axially adjustable steering shaft and positive locking between an axially adjustable, non-rotatably mounted steering column jacket and a support bearing that forms a rigid part of the vehicle body is described, wherein the locking mechanism consists of teeth provided on the circumference of the steering column jacket and teeth engaging in same, which latter teeth are provided on a locking element movably anchored in the support bearing, as well as of wedge bodies which can be moved into a locked position that brings about locking.

Abstract: Power actuated dead-locking unit for a centrally controlled vehicle door locking system has a lock actuating formation (20) which is shifted between locked and unlocked positions by a motor driven rotary operating cam (16), the latter holding the actuating formation in a dead-locked condition at a first position and allowing free movement of the formation between locked and unlocked conditions at a second position to which it is resiliently urged. A motor driven dead-locking catch (28) is movable between an engaged position at which it coacts with a formation (26) of the operating cam with the latter at its first position for dead-locking without having to keep the motor driving the operating cam continuously energized, and a disengaged position leaving the operating cam free.

Abstract: A vehicle rear window sun blind device with double-end mounting angle adjusting mechanism, which includes a base having a plurality of teeth on the bottom for mounting on a vehicle rear panel, a toothed lug at the top for the connection thereto of the toothed connector to hold a rod support and a mounting block, a plurality of normally horizontally extending pairs of mounting holes at the front for the fastening therein of two projections a reel holder to hold a sun blind reel. The blind has a fastening element pulled to fasten in a T-shaped retainer hole on the mounting block so as to set up the sun blind to protect against sunlight. By changing the engaged position of the connector to the lug and the T-shaped projections of the reel holder in the mounting holes of the base, the mounting angle of the sun blind is conveniently adjusted.

Abstract: A steering column for motor vehicles with a steering shaft that is movable in the axle direction and held by a positive connection notching. The notching is formed between a jacket barrel (1) placed so that it is fixed from turning, and a solid body thrust bearing (2) and consists of toothed gearing segments (4, 5) on the width of the jacket barrel (1) and anchored toothed elements (6, 7) that are movable on the thrust bearing (2) with at least a gear tooth (9, 10). Wedge bodies (11, 12) are provided that by means of a control are movable in the bolt position brought about by the notching. The gearing tooth portions on the jacket barrel (1) include at least two segments (4, 5) developed with the same tooth spacing, that nevertheless are arranged around a half gear segment displaced with respect to each other.

Abstract: A control device having a push to turn selector arrangement and method of making the same are provided, the control device comprising a support unit, a first selector member threadedly carried by the support unit so as to be rotatable and axially movable relative thereto, a second selector member rotatably carried by the support unit and being axially movable relative thereto, a coupling structure coupling the selector members together to cause the first selector member to rotate in unison with the second selector member when the second selector member is axially pushed inwardly and then rotated, and a spring unit disposed between the selector members to tend to maintain the second selector member axially away from the first selector member, the couping unit comprising a drive plate rotatably carried by the suport unit intermediate the selector members and having parts thereof respectively splined to the selector members to transmit rotatable movement of the second selector member to the first selector member

Abstract: A lever shifting device for a bicycle for operating a bicycle derailleur having a return spring and provided with a positioning mechanism having a positioning member which rotates in association with an operating lever to set the speed change stage of the derailleur is disclosed. Between a fixing member and the positioning member is provided an auxiliary spring, so that the operating lever can be lightly operated against the return spring.

Abstract: An electromagnetically activated mechanism has mechanical input and output members, at least one of which cooperates with the armature of an electromagnet which is energisable to prevent or limit movement of that member. The electromagnet and its armature are located so that when the electromagnet is de-energized the armature can be urged by the aforesaid one member towards a position in which the magnetic gap between the armature and the electromagnet is a minimum.

Abstract: Conventional tappet retainer assemblies for a fuel injection pump typically include a blind radial passage formed in a tappet. Only one opening in the passage is available for inserting and removing a ball bearing or spring and stop pin which must be held in place before the tappet is inserted in a housing bore. In such an arrangement, the ball bearing or compressed spring and stop pin are prone to pop or fall out before the passage opening is closed by an internal wall of the housing bore. The present invention provides an improved tappet retainer assembly which includes a housing, a tappet, a stop device, and a biasing device. The tappet includes an internal passage which allows the stop device and biasing device to be communicated to their final assembled position in the internal passage while the tappet is already inserted in a bore of the housing.

Abstract: An infinitely adjustable manual control for a lengthwise adjustable automotive steering column of the type having a stationary outer member and an inner tubular member slidable telescopically in the outer member. The manual control includes a housing on the outer member, a clutch element mounted on the housing for radial and lateral shiftable movement, and rack teeth on the clutch element and on the inner tubular member. In a lowered position of the clutch element, the rack teeth mesh to immobilize the inner tubular member relative to the outer member. In a raised position of the clutch element, the rack teeth are disengaged. The rack teeth are oriented at an angle to the longitudinal centerline of the steering column so that the lateral movement of the clutch element in the housing effects longitudinal movement between the rack teeth to assure mesh in all relative positions of the inner and outer members.

Abstract: Difficulty in achieving the disconnection of two relatively rotatable elements (14) and (30) is avoided in a simple manual connect-disconnect operator which includes a coupling shaft (42) for interconnecting the rotary members (14), (30) and a translatable carrier (38) which journals the coupling shaft (42) for rotation about an axis and further mounts the coupling shaft (42) for movement between connect and disconnect positions. A yoke (60) is mounted on a pivot (66), (100) and is connected to the carrier (38) to move the coupling shaft (42) upon pivotal movement of the yoke (60). The support shaft (108) is mounted for reciprocating movement along its longitudinal axis and a handle (132) is pivotally mounted on the support shaft (108).

Abstract: An anti-theft steering lock includes a locking sleeve fixed to a steering shaft and having substantially radial teeth. Pivoted levers each having a pointed tip are freely pivoted on axes extending parallel to the steering shaft and fixed to a fixed support in which cradle portions are formed. The levers are nested in these cradle portions. Second ends of the levers, opposed to the pointed tip ends, cooperate with a window formed in a control bracket which has a narrow zone and a wide zone. The angular spacing between the pointed tips of the levers is slightly smaller than the angular spacing (a) between two successive teeth of the locking sleeve, or a whole number multiple of this angular spacing.

Abstract: A bicycle speed change lever assembly comprises a fixed support shaft, and a control lever pivotally supported on the support shaft and always subjected to a tension tending to pivot the lever in one direction. The lever has a boss portion housing a click ring formed with an arcuate series of clicking recesses. The click ring is co-rotatable with the lever boss portion. A ball is retained by a non-rotatable retainer disc in facing relation to the recess series. In one operational mode, the lever is given a rotational friction overcoming the tension, while the ball is backed up by a mode selector in a manner such that the ball comes into clicking engagement with the recess series with the capability of slight retreating movement.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a vibration or shock-activated valve. A valve mounted for rotation in a gas line or the like is connected to an elongate handle by a valve stem. The valve is spring activated to rotate from an open to a closed position. The elongate handle engages and is retrained by a ball detent. The ball detent has a ball supported on the engagement end of a conical end of a pendulum member. When vibration or shock moves the pendulum, the ball falls, releasing the elongate handle permitting the spring loaded valve to rotate from the open to the closed postion. A handle stop at 90.degree. stops the valve in the closed position.

Abstract: A hydrostatic transmission utilized in a tractor that drives a mower attachment. The hydrostatic transmission includes a control shaft that is operated through a linkage system from a shift control lever. An adjustable detent operates directly on the control shaft for locking the control shaft in its neutral condition. The linkage system includes a lost motion connection so that the detent can operate without having to move the linkage system or the shift control lever.

Abstract: An improved throttle control which includes a metal throttle lever, a metal bracket, a plastic detent plate and the lever being pivotally mounted to the bracket with the detent plate therebetween and a spring biasing the lever toward the detent plate. The detent plate includes an annular ridge facing the lever and immediately surrounding the mounting means and an arcuate ridge facing the lever and spaced radially outward from said annular ridge. The arcuate ridge includes at least one recess which coacts with a detent on the lever to provide an easily detected preset throttle position. The detent on the lever rides on the arcuate ridge and the force necessary for lever movement is determined by the friction force created between the lever detent and the detent plate arcuate ridge. The lever also includes an arm which engages a throttle cable and the bracket receives and secures the end of the throttle cable sheath.

Abstract: A device for maintianing a load raising linkage in a raised position. A power member is provided for raising and lowering the linkage. A locking member is pivotally connected to the load raising linkage. The locking member is movable between a lock position and an unlock position. An anchor is connected to the linkage. A releasable member is carried by the locking member. The releasable member engages the anchor and maintains the locking member in the unlock position. Upon pivoting the locking member to the lock position, the releasable member can also engage the power member and maintain the locking member in the lock position.

Abstract: A gear driven oscillating sprinkler head includes a reversible gear train for transmitting drive from a drive motor to the oscillating sprinkler head with a shifting mechanism, including a shiftable carrier on which a pair of driving pinions are mounted for shifting alternately into driving engagement with an internal ring gear, with a lost motion connection between a shifting arm and the carrier with a cam controlled shift retainer unit for maintaining the carrier in its engaging position until positively shifted by a shifting arm and over-center springs for biasing and maintaining the shifting arm to the alternate driving engagement positions.

Abstract: A stop screw with drop-in ball comprises a drop-in ball supporting body which holds the drop-in ball at the top axial end of the body, and support balls for the drop-in ball in the top end. An inner cup like part of deep drawn sheet metal has an open top end at which the drop-in ball is disposed. A hollow screw-housing surrounds the inner part. The inner part has a widened diameter region toward the ball and the axial end of the screw housing engages the widening region of the inner. A radially inwardly directed collar at the top end of the inner part projects inwardly toward the drop-in ball and holds the support balls in the top end. A spring in the inner part presses the ball supporting body through the top of the inner part.

Abstract: An over-loading idling lock set having an actuating shaft connected to an indoor lock core and an outdoor sealing block wherein the sealing block is connected to an outdoor lock core, and plural ball members pushed by corresponding restricting springs are disposed between the sealing block and outdoor lock core whereby the ball members are partially extended into corresponding restricting holes formed on the sealing block to associate the outdoor lock core with the sealing block. By means of turning an indoor or outdoor handle, the actuating shaft is rotated to open the lock set. When closing the lock set, a controlling bolt is inserted into a longitudinal groove formed on the indoor lock core to lock the same and thus when turning the outdoor handle, the ball members are separate from the restricting holes due to insufficient spring force. Therefore, the outdoor handle can only idle without opening the lock set.

Abstract: Apparatus for locking a flywheel on an internal combustion engine whereby ignition timing can be efficiently accomplished. The apparatus includes a threaded, hollow body portion that can be threaded into a crankcase inspection hole. A shaft portion having a flat end adapted to fit into a flywheel timing mark is positioned within the hollow body portion. The flat end is maintained within the timing mark by a spring positioned in the hollow body portion.

Abstract: A speed-change operating device for a bicycle includes an operating lever for actuating a derailleur, the operating lever being supported rotatably through a lever shaft to a base member adapted to be supported on the bicycle. A friction mechanism applies to the lever an adjustable rotational resistance against a bias force of a return spring associated with the derailleur. A positioning mechanism includes a positioning member having a plurality of engaging portions for precisely setting the respective speed change stages of the derailleur and an engaging member engageable with at least one of the engaging portions. An operating mechanism selects between an operating mode and a non-operating mode of the positioning mechanism so that the positioning mechanism can be placed in a non-operating mode, when desired, with the speed-change operation being performed in such non-operating mode only with the friction mechanism resisting the return spring.

Abstract: A parking lock for an automotive transmission includes dual cams, one of which is moved by a detent pin carried by the gear shift lever and which in turn rotates the other of the cams, the other of the cams then being held against reverse rotation by movement of a key cylinder to a parking position, thus preventing release of the transmission from the parking position.

Abstract: A detent device for a control lever includes a cam which moves integral with a control lever by operation of the control lever. A piston is mounted such that the state wherein the end thereof comes into sliding contact with the cam, during movement of the cam, a pressure chamber is formed to communicate with a part of the piston opposite the sliding surface. A spring is provided within the pressure chamber to bias the piston toward the cam. The cam is provided with a detent portion in a part of the surface with which the piston contacts the detent portion. The sliding resistance of the end of the piston is greater at the detent position of the control lever, than at the other locations. A detector detects that the end of the piston is positioned at said detent portion. An oil-pressure supply device supplies oil pressure to the pressure chamber on the basis of a detection signal from the detector. The detector includes an electric contact constituted by a piston and a cam.

Abstract: A speed control device for a bicycle is provided, which includes a positioning mechanism comprising a positioning member having a plurality of engaging portions, an engaging member selectively engageable one at a time with the engaging portions and an elastic member for biasing the engaging member toward the engaging portions. A reaction force of the elastic member affects the torque of the operating lever to generate a clicking vibration felt by the cyclist. The speed control device includes a thrust bearing which, when the operating lever is operated and the engaging member disengages from one of the engaging portions and transfers to the adjacent engaging portion, bears the reaction force of the elastic member, thereby reducing the torque of the operating lever and amplifying the clicking vibration thereof.

Abstract: A speed-change operating device for a bicycle includes an operating lever for actuating a derailleur, the operating lever being supported rotatably through a lever shaft to a base member adapted to be supported on the bicycle. A friction mechanism applies to the lever an adjustable rotational resistance against a bias force of a return spring associated with the derailleur. A positioning mechanism includes a positioning member having a plurality of engaging portions for precisely setting the respective speed change stages of the derailleur and an engaging member engageable with at least one of the engaging portions. An operating mechanism selects between an operating mode and a non-operating mode of the positioning mechanism so that the positioning mechanism can be placed in a non-operating mode, when desired, with the speed-change operation being performed in such non-operating mode only with the friction mechanism resisting the return spring.

Abstract: The snap-in trigger for mounting in a trigger sprayer housing comprises a trigger which includes flexible members carrying pivotal mounting elements which mate with corresponding elements in a base, e.g., the sprayer housing. The flexible members are flexed towards each other during attachment of the trigger to the base, to allow easy mating of the pivotal mounting elements. The trigger also includes a flexible locking member which can be pivoted between a first position in which the locking members is spaced apart from the vicinity of the pivotal mounting elements, (e.g., during mating of the pivotal members while the flexible members are flexed together) and a second position in which the locking member is positioned directly between the flexible members in the vicinity of the pivotal mounting elements, preventing the flexible members from moving towards one another, and thus assuring proper mating configuration between the pivotal mounting members.

Abstract: In a jet aircraft having a drive which rotatably drives an airframe mounted accessory drive (12), a system for controlling the connection of the drive to the airframe mounted accessory drive is disclosed which permits the manual connection and disconnection of a rotatable shaft (18) from a driven shaft (22) with high reliability by a manually movable handle (30) which is connected to a fork (88) which is rotatable between first and second positions which translates a movable carrier (20) which carries the driven shaft between first and second positions. The system has minimal backlash which insures high integrity in sensed positions of the system which is necessary for safe operation of the aircraft.

Abstract: In a trip lever bath waste and overflow system, a valve actuating linkage having a ratchet mechanism for easy length adjustment of the linkage. The ratchet mechanism includes a toothed rod which telescopes into a sleeve equipped with a wire clip serving as a pawl. After the linkage has been inserted into the overflow, the trip lever can be actuated to cause the rod to retract into the sleeve until the linkage assumes the proper length. The one way nature of the ratchet mechanism allows this retraction and also maintains the linkage in the proper length following initial adjustment.

Abstract: The device permits the control of a derailleur by means of a lever (9) with the use of indexation means which ensure a precise positioning of the lever in the various positions corresponding to the various gear ratios. It also permits the adjustment of the indexation pitch, so as to adapt it to freewheels having a different spacings or pitches between different sprocket pinions. For this purpose, positioning elements (19) may be shifted by a pitch selection element (21) so that the pitch between the various positions of the lever is modified.