Abstract: An intermittent gear wheel lock mechanism includes major engaging portions and secondary engaging portions formed on one surface of an intermittent gear wheel and spaced by a predetermined distance. When an unlock lever is inserted, and a lock member is detached from the major engaging portion, the lock member is moved to the movement path of the secondary engaging portion while the unlock member remains in the inserted position, so that the lock member engages the secondary engaging portion which reaches there as the intermittent gear wheel rotates, and locks the intermittent gear wheel unrotatable. When the unlock lever returns to its original position, the lock member moves from the secondary engaging portion to the movement path of the major engaging portion and engages same to lock the intermittent gear wheel unrotatable.

Abstract: This device comprises a side wall (1) fixed to one of the elements and provided with a toothed ring (12) which is, at rest, engaged with a toothed ring (14) connected to a cup which is axially movable, under the action of a plate (26) carrying balls (46), along a control rod extending axially through the toothed ring (12) of the side wall. The cup (16) is extended by a gear pinion (18) engaged with the teeth of a bar (2) for connection to the second element so that the rotation of the pinion results in the rectilinear displacement of the bar (2).

Abstract: Several embodiments of steering devices for outboard motors that are operative to hold the outboard motor in a steered position but which will release upon emergency application due to fracturing of a frangible member. In each embodiment, the steering device comprises a pin that is movable into and out of engagement with an opening formed in the other of the members. In some of the embodiments, the member in which the opening is formed is frangible and, in another, the pin is frangible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid power actuator with a cylinder, a piston and a piston rod whose motion is controlled by a positioning device which halts it in selected settings. The positioning device has a row of depressions, for example gaps between the teeth of a rack, running parallel to the piston rod. A positioning plunger moves into a selected depression to lock the rod. A shutter with at least one opening therein covers the row of depressions and is adjustably affixed thereto so as to allow adjustment of the position at which the control plunger aligns with the shutter opening and slips into the selected uncovered depression to stop and lock the piston and rod.

Abstract: A bicycle speed change lever assembly comprising a fixed support shaft, a control lever having a boss portion rotatably supported by the shaft, a click ring co-rotatable with the boss portion of the control lever and provided on one side surface thereof with an arcuate row of clicking recesses, a retainer non-rotatably supported by the shaft in facing relation to the one side surface of the click ring and loosely retaining steel balls in corresponding relation to the row of clicking recesses of the click ring, and a mode selector disposed in facing relation to the retainer and having backup portions for forcing the balls into clicking engagement with the row of clicking recesses and shelter recesses for allowing the balls to retreat thereinto.

Abstract: An attenuator device is disclosed defined by an inner member having an outer cylindrical surface and a coaxial and relatively rotatable outer member having an inner cylindrical surface. Longitudinally extending grooves are defined in the respective surface of each member. Attenuating structure is disposed in the longitudinal length of the grooves of one of the members while bowed leaf springs are disposed in the longitudinal length of the grooves of the other member. The bowed leaf springs extend from the grooves of the other member to engage the grooves and attenuating structure of the one member to thus provide both detenting and grounding for the attenuator device.

Abstract: A safety stoppage or disconnection apparatus for mechanically moved tools, particularly automatic welding guns, having a swashplate and an assembly casing, between which are arranged one or more spring elements and a switch operated by the relative movement between the swashplate and assembly casing. It is necessary with such safety apparatuses to prevent other adverse rotary movement between the swashplate and assembly casing. This is brought about by two facing bolts, whose heads projecting beyond the outer wall of the swashplate are guided in slots, which run in the inner wall of the assembly casing in the intended swashplate movement direction. The bolts are spring-loaded and preferably spherical.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gear-change device for derailleurs or gear-change hubs in which by enlargement of at least one of the provided detents in the circumferential direction and by arrangement of a spring which biases the change lever in the one direction an easy adjustability is provided by an adjusting screw. Furthermore the exchanging of detent discs for easy adaptation to different gear ratio numbers is easily possible. The assembly of the gear changer is easy to effect in as much as two component groups can be prefitted independently of one another. A shift-over device for one direction, as utilized advantageously especially in derailleurs, can easily be integrated.

Abstract: A connector mounting press for mounting connectors onto a circuit board. The press includes a connector receiving space and a device to releasably hold a connector therein to be picked up by a descending tool unit for mounting on an underlying circuit board. A device for automatically transferring connectors from a magazine to the space and for applying a constant pressure on the connectors in the magazine and space is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gear-change device for a multi-ratio gear-change in bicycles or the like. A gear-change lever of the gear-change device is mounted pivotably on a basis part of the gear-change device and is formed in its middle part as winding body for a gear-change draw cable. The middle part of the gear-change lever is provided with detents with which a ratchet pawl is associated which in turn is pivotably mounted to the basic part of the gear-change device. The ratchet pawl is subject to the return force of the stressed gear-change draw cable and may be provided with its own spring element which is effective in the outward pivoting. The gear-change device comprises only very few parts and can be produced at favorable price with no restriction of functional efficiency.

Abstract: System of coupling of the head of a drive unit to the body of a driven unit, characterized in that, the head bears a longitudinal key having two slopes inclined in relation to the axis of the head, and the body has a guiding or key-way groove for this key, this groove opening on an annular clearing in which a segment can be rotated against a spring and in which a pin is fastened radially, so that, while the key is engaged, this pin, by cooperation with the first of the slopes controls the rotation of the segment, then by cooperation with the second slope controls the blocking of the head in its driving position, and the segment can also be operated by hand so as to free the pin and allow the withdrawal of the head by drawing the key rearwardly.

Abstract: A locking mechanism comprising: a frame; a first rotational member being supported on the frame so as to rotate around a first axis and having a guiding portion having a component extending in the radial direction with respect to the first axis; a second rotational member being supported on the frame so as to rotate around a second axis parallel to the first axis and having an engaging portion to be slidably guided along the guiding portion at the position apart in the radial direction with respect to the second axis, wherein the guiding portion has a stopper capable of being in contact with the engaging portion at the position most apart from the first axis, and when the engaging portion is in contact with the stopper, an angle which a straight line tangential to the guide way of the guiding portion forms with a straight line connecting the engaging portion with the second axis is substantially 90.degree..

Abstract: A steering column comprises a pair of steering column members. One of the steering column members is movable axially relative to the other. Structure is also provided for supporting the pair of steering column members for tilting movement about a tilt axis which extends transverse to the direction of relative axial movement of the steering column members. A first locking device locks the steering column members in any one of a plurality of relative axial positions, and a second locking device locks the steering column members in any one of a plurality of tilt positions. A control lever is movable to release the first and second locking devices. A linkage is connected with the control lever and the first and second locking devices to release the first and second locking devices upon movement of the control lever.

Abstract: A control member of a remote control apparatus is provided with a first engagement member. A second engagement member is provided on the end of the core wire of a push-pull cable. The core wire and second engagement member are inserted through an opening in the control apparatus housing to effect engagement of the engagement members. The engagement members thereafter effect a pivoted connection therebetween as the cable is pivoted relative to the control member through an opening in the housing. The sheath of the pivoted push-pull cable is pivotally secured relative to the control apparatus housing.

Abstract: A folding key for vehicles, in which a key body is pivotally mounted in a dished cap so as to be capable of pivoting with respect to the cap. The key body has a pivot portion which is directly supported by a bearing bore formed in the cap, or which is clamped and supported between a first bearing portion provided in a bottom surface of a recess in the cap and a second bearing portion provided in a support member fitted in the recess in the cap. In the latter case, a resilient tongue is resiliently engaged with an inward end of the key body to retain the same. The cap has formed therein a cut-out with which the key body is engaged upon ultimate levelling of the key body. Preferably, the cut-out is formed in a portion of a peripheral edge of the cap, which is located at a rear of the peripheral edge with reference to an advance direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A louver assembly particularly useful for air-conditioning units and other like appliances comprises a frame defining an opening; a first group of slats extending along one coordinate axis mounted to the frame within the opening and pivotable about that axis; a second group of slats extending along a second coordinate axis mounted on the first group of slats within the opening and pivotable about that axis; and a manipulatable knob coupled to both groups of slats such that moving the knob in a direction parallel to the second coordinate axis pivots the first group of slats about the first coordinate axis, and rotating the knob about the second coordinate axis pivots the second group of slats about the second coordinate axis.

Abstract: A brake slack adjuster includes a housing defining a pair of intersecting bores therein. A gear is rotatably mounted in one of the bores, and is splined to a cam shaft which mounts a cam brake actuator. A worm shaft is mounted in the other bore and a worm is rotatable with the worm shaft to turn the gear. The worm shaft is supported in the bore by a surface tapering toward the open end of the bore that cooperates with a retaining ring which is received in a circumferentially extending groove circumscribing the bore to retain the worm gear in the bore. The retaining ring terminates in an arm which tapers toward the open end of the bore and engages flats provided on the worm shaft which are adapted to receive a conventional mechanic's socket to turn the shaft when the brake is to be adjusted. The arm yieldably locks the shaft against rotation, to prevent the adjustment from backing off after it is made.

Abstract: A speed change device for a bicycle includes a speed change lever and a front derailleur with a chain guide supported movably in reciprocation and axially of a plurality of front chain gears. The chain guide includes an inner plate having an inwardly enlarged portion enlarge toward a low speed front chain gear with respect to a high speed front chain gear. The inwardly enlarged portion is located in a range of movement of the driving chain in which the chain engages with a high speed front chain gear. The chain guide includes an outer plate having an outwardly enlarged portion enlarged toward the high speed front gear with respect to the low speed one. The outwardly enlarged portion is located within a range of movement of the chain in which the chain engages with the low speed front chain gear. The speed change lever includes a lever body and a fixing member for rotatably supporting the lever body.

Abstract: A throttle control assembly for lawnmowers and similar power-operated equipment, such assembly consisting essentially of (1) a mounting member permanently affixed to the flexible casing for the throttle control wire and adapted to be secured to the handle of the power equipment, and (2) an elongated cover that may be easily connected to the end of the control wire and then snapped into operative position over the mounting member. When the parts are so coupled, the cover is readily slidable upon the mounting member (which it conceals and protects) to control engine speed but is securely locked against detachment from that mounting member. A speed indicator formed as an integral part of the mounting member projects through an elongated slot in the cover, and indicia upon the cover aligned with the indicator provide clear and accurate representations of throttle settings.

Abstract: A wand for adjusting window blinds comprises at least two wand sections. The first wand section is an elongated rod having a hook at one end for attachment to a mechanism for adjusting a window blind. A connection means comprising four longitudinally extending lobes is arranged at the other end of the first wand section. A second wand section comprises also an elongated rod having four fingers at one end thereof designed such that the fingers interengage between the four lobes of the first wand section to releasably and non-pivotably interconnect the two wand sections. Small teeth located on the sides of the fingers engage in notches formed in the lobes to maintain the two wand sections in engagement. Additional wand sections, similar to the second wand section, can be added to the second wand section to further lengthen the blind adjusting wand.

Abstract: An awning assembly for a travel trailer or a mobile home which includes a flexible awning covering wound on a roller which is rotatable on a fixed shaft carried by a supporting frame, includes a latch apparatus comprising a cylindrical end plate rotatable with the roller and closing one end thereof, and a cap disposed adjacent to the end plate and fixed to the frame and the shaft. The end plate has a cylindrical portion coaxial with the shaft which projects toward the cap and defines a cavity having a plurality of equiangularly spaced-apart keeper recesses around the perimeter thereof. A latch handle pivots on the cap about an axis parallel to the shaft and carries a latch pin which extends parallel to the shaft for movement with the handle between a latching position disposed in one of the keeper recesses to latch the roller against rotation and an unlatching position disposed in the cavity but out of the recesses to accommodate free rotation of the roller.

Abstract: Two vertically spaced shelves with pie-shaped cut outs are rotatably supported on a fixed post in a corner cabinet. Each shelf is rotatably mounted on the post by an anti-friction bearing assembly comprising a rotatable bearing member attached to the shelf and a fixed bearing member attached to the post. To enable the pie-shaped cut out of the shelf to be located in a predetermined angular home position relative to the cabinet door, a detent mechanism is incorporated in the bearing assembly. The detent mechanism includes a cage carried by the rotatable bearing member and supporting a detent ball which snaps into a detent notch in the fixed bearing member to hold the shelf releasably in its home position.

Abstract: A lockable pedal arrangement having an operating pedal (14) which is movable between raised and depressed positions to perform a function such as the operation of a differential lock in a vehicle such as a tractor. The pedal is pivotally mounted on an operating member (10) and latching means (21a) associated with the pedal are engageable with fixed latching formation (21b) on movement of the pedal to its depressed position and pivoting of the pedal relative to the operating member. Detent means (17,19) at between the pedal (14) and the operating member (10) to hold the pedal in its pivoted position relative to the operating member (10) to maintain the latching means (21a) and latching formation (21b) in engagement and thus hold the operating member (10) in its depressed position.

Abstract: An improved roller mill construction. Material to be milled or ground is fed through a discharge opening in a hopper to a pair of cooperating rolls that are mounted within a housing. The discharge opening is enclosed by a sliding gate which is biased to the closed position and can be opened by manual operation of a pull rod. An adjustable setting mechanism is incorporated with the pull rod and enables the gate to be held at an infinite number of open positions.

Abstract: An assembly for allowing quick removal of a wheel from a vehicle is provided. The original wheel axle is replaced with an elongated axle which is adapted to extend through a block clamped to the vehicle frame. The block includes a spring-biased plunger which interfits with an annular groove at the end of the axle to lock the wheel and axle in place. The plunger is withdrawn from the groove to release the axle and allow one to readily remove the wheel.Alternately, an indented shaft fits within the groove to lock the axle. Upon rotation of the shaft to align the indentation over the groove, the axle may be released and withdrawn from the block.

Abstract: A band selector switch comprises a rotor having click teeth on its outer circumferential surface, a sleeve rotatably fitted in the rotor and composed of a plurality of axial resilient pieces separated by axial slits defined in the sleeve, the resilient pieces having click grooves defined in inner peripheral surfaces thereof for engaging the click teeth, one of the resilient pieces being deformable radially outwardly, and stop surfaces disposed radially outwardly of those resilient pieces disposed on opposite sides of the one deformable resilient piece for preventing the resilient pieces on opposite sides of the deformable resilient piece from being deformed radially outwardly. The click teeth are prevented by the undeformable resilient pieces from entering the latter, thus limiting the range of angular movement of the rotor.

Abstract: An article-dispensing assembly including a door movably mounted on a plate for opening and closing an opening provided in the plate, the door including a shelf extending inwardly of the opening and providing a bin for holding an article to be dispensed. A control mechanism is movable to a first position to allow transfer of an article from a feed mechanism to the bin, and movable to a second position to block transfer of an article from the feed unit to the bin. An operating unit interconnects the control unit and door to allow loading of the bin when the door is in its closed position and to preclude loading of the bin when the door is moved from the closed position. A slide bar is slidably mounted and extends transversely of the bin. An interlock unit is movably mounted at one side of the opening to a first position that blocks sliding movement of the slide bar, and to a second position allowing sliding movement of the slide bar to an extended position.

Abstract: A power take-off device comprising a housing having spaced walls, an input shaft rotatably mounted in a first set of aligned openings in the walls, and an output shaft rotatably mounted in a second set of aligned openings in the walls. A pair of gears is interposed between the walls and rotatably mounted on the input shaft. The housing having an opening through which said one gear extends for engagement with a power source. A third gear is fixed on the output shaft and meshes with the teeth on the other gear. The first and second gears have annular gear portions and an annular clutch member having teeth engage a gear portion of one of the first and second gears to a position wherein said internal teeth engage the gear portions of both first and second gears. The clutch member is moved by a mechanical shift mechanism.

Abstract: A sterile intravenous flow valve includes in-line valve mechanism which is maintained sterile in all of its positions. The valve also includes an adjustment member and a locking mechanism for selectively locking the adjustment member in place to thereby assure accurate flow rate settings. Sterility is achieved by providing a sealed chamber formed by a snap-fit engagement between the adjustment member and the main body member of the valve.

Abstract: A positioning assembly for a rotatable valve having a valve body, a rotatable valve element and a valve stem rotatable with the valve element, the assembly including a handle with an engagement portion for engaging the valve stem and a positioning or indexing member carried by the valve body, positioning of the valve element being accomplished by flexure of the handle and selective engagement or disengagement with the positioning or indexing member.

Abstract: Several embodiments of improved detent devices for elements such as dog clutches. In each embodiment, the detent includes a holding detent for holding the dog clutch in a neutral position and an accelerating detent for accelerating the dog clutch element to its engaged position. In each embodiment, the accelerating detent is effective before the holding detent has been fully released. In some embodiments, the dog clutch element is axially movable and in other embodiments it is rotatable.

Abstract: A chatterless shifter structure having an index selector plate, a shifter bracket and a shifter extension of stamped metal. The shifter bracket and shifter extension nest together and are fabricated to act together as a single lever element rockable out of the plane of arcuate movement to selectively free a tab for selective engagement with the index plate. The pivot is cushioned and insulated against vibration and sound.

Abstract: A manually-operable device for applying a clamping force to close a conventional deformable cable clamp of an electrical connector includes a base defining a first channel and a second channel transverse to the first channel, a shaft disposed and retained in the second channel, a camming mechanism mounted to the shaft in the first channel, and a handle attached to the shaft. A pair of jaws, pivotably mounted to the base are provided with facing cam surfaces, which are displaced outwardly by the camming mechanism when the handle is actuated to rotate the shaft, forcing opposed jaw portions together. The handle is mounted to the shaft by mounting mechanism, which carries a detent device, which cooperates with a detent recess in adjustable stop mechanism mounted to the base, to limit the movement of the handle and retain the handle in actuated position.

Abstract: A neutral lock mechanism for a direction and speed control pedal. Forward or down-toe motion on the pedal produces forward movement of a vehicle and rear, or down-heel, motion produces rear movement, while increased displacement of the pedal in either direction will produce an increase in speed. The neutral lock mechanism includes a latch pivotally connected to the pedal and spring loaded to a latching position in which the latch will engage the floor plate of the vehicle and prevent pivotal movement of the pedal. A lever is connected to the latch and projects upwardly through an opening in the pedal. The operator's foot, when in a normal operating position, will depress the lever and release the latch while mere accidental engagement of the operator's foot with the pedal will not release the latch and will retain the pedal in the neutral lock position.

Abstract: A detent hold and release mechanism on a manually positioned valve controller which electrically signals a servo controlled conventional hydraulic control valve. The mechanism has a detented operating position and a spring-returned neutral position when the detent is released; the detent is held in operating position by a locking pawl urged by a permanent magnet. The mechanism is released by energizing an electro-magnet positioned adjacent the permanent magnet with reverse polarity whereby the combined magnet forces are neutralized, thereby releasing the pawl and allowing the valve controller to return to the neutral position.

Abstract: A device for locking a slot machine handle for causing the rotation of reels until a coin is inserted, is disclosed. When a coin is inserted, a solenoid is activated to move an interlock lever from a first position to a second position. When the interlock lever is in the first position, it holds a locking pawl in engagement with a locking member provided on the same shaft as the handle. When the interlock lever is brought to the second position, it is held in this position until the handle is returned to the initial position. With the interlock lever in the second position, the locking pawl is allowed to be disengaged from the locking member by a spring.

Abstract: A spring member for cooperative engagement with a rotatable drag adjustment wheel. The spring is anchored with the deck plate and has an associated, resilient arm for engagement with notches on the drag wheel. The spring inhibits rotation of the wheel to resist adjustment thereof and interacts with the notches to produce an audible click to remind the user to movement of the wheel.

Abstract: A steering device for an outboard motor that releasably restrains the motor in a predetermined position and which can be automatically released upon the exertion of more than a predetermined force to the motor to steer it in the event of an emergency. The releasable restraining device is also automatically engageable upon return of the motor to its first position and can be manually released.

Abstract: A mineral winning machine in the form of a coal plough has adjustable floor cutters. To set the floor cutters at different heights use is made of arcuate levers as carriers for the floor cutters which are slidably guided as known per se. Eccentric stop members engage on the upper ends of the levers and are rotatable to bring different faces into engagement with the levers. Locking means holds each stop member in its rotational setting and the locking means can be released for re-setting by axial displacement of the stop member against a spring force.

Abstract: Disclosed is a click stop device assembled of three elongated securing units in the form of notched bars. The notched bars are disconnectably mounted to the inner circumference of supporting rings which surround an axially displaceable member provided with radially directed engaging balls. The cross section of the member and the corresponding contour of the supporting rings has hexagonal shape to prevent angular displacement.

Abstract: A two mode operable piston pump has a cam lock with a shaft biased into the drive axial passage of a cam shaft to lock the cam shaft to a lever body, a lock edge on the lever body engaging a flat on a head portion of the cam lock. Inserting a power tool into the drive axial passage opposite the head pushes the shaft up and releases the cam shaft for operation of the pump in a power mode.

Abstract: An adjustable steering assembly for vehicles pivotable forwardly and rearwardly about upper and lower pivots, the upper pivot being operably connected to the steering column by a swingable link which is adapted to actuate along said steering column an axially slidable adjustment sleeve assembly. The sleeve assembly includes a manually adjustable spring actuator for adjusting axially of the steering column the position of a detent device which in turn allows angular adjustment of the steering column for the comfort of operators of different sizes and heights and to provide a fully forward tilted position at which improved access to vehicle components is provided.

Abstract: A replaceable spindle locking system for a power tool enables an operator to replace a lock member without disassembling the tool. An externally-accessible retaining member, such as a washer, is trapped between a ledge located in a housing recess and a shoulder formed on the lock member, which is normally spring-biased out of engagement with a driven member. The coaction of these elements simultaneously and releasably normally retains both the lock member and the retaining member connected to the housing. When it is desired to replace the lock member, the operator depresses the lock member against the urging of the spring until the lock member is out of retaining engagement with the retaining member. Then the retaining member is slideably moved out of engagement with the lock member, thereby allowing the operator to quickly remove it.

Abstract: An engine starter comprises a flywheel relatively rotatably mounted on the engine crank shaft and an electromagnetically operated clutch for selectively connecting and disconnecting the flywheel and the crank shaft. The rotational energy of the engine started by any conventional starter is stored in the flywheel which keeps rotating when the flywheel is disconnected from the crank shaft, and the stored energy in the rotating flywheel can be used to crank the engine.

Abstract: A fluid motor comprising a piston and cylinder combination includes mechanism for locking an output shaft which is helically displaceable along its longitudinal axis upon actuation of the piston. The locking mechanism includes a locking element driven by a fluid operated motor for displacement in a direction transverse to and spaced from the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and a notch in the shaft for receiving the locking element, the notch and locking element have mating surfaces which are inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaft and transverse to the shaft's helical path of travel. The locking element motor comprises the piston and cylinder chamber defined within a body upon which there is also mounted a cam guide for guiding a cam member which is secured to the shaft on the opposite side of the notch. The locking element is secured to and extends transversely of the locking piston into an opening within the body adjacent the shaft.

Abstract: An indexing mechanism for an optical instrument, such as a microscope, includes a support, a rotatable assembly having a plurality of detents, and a fixed member and a rotating wheel mounted to a spring. The non-rotating member is adapted to engage the detent formed in a flange on the nosepiece shell to provide positive and accurate alignment between the support and the rotatable assembly. When the rotatable assembly is rotated relative to the support, the rotating wheel engages the flange and provides for essentially friction-free rotation between detents. By insulating the spring and rotating wheel, the indexing mechanism may be used as a switch to control an electrical function of the optical instrument.

Abstract: A plurality of lock bolts are flexibly stacked in a frame at a lesser angle above the horizontal than the frame is slidably mounted in a rack and pinion jack-up rig's horizontal part. The steeper frame mounting angle reduces sliding friction by the vertical component of gravity. The flatter mounting angle of the lock bolts increases bolt locking efficiency that is a maximum at the horizontal. Free ends of the lock bolts project beyond the frame and are adapted to engage and disengage with the rack of the rack and pinion jack-up rig, the rack being oppositely mounted on the vertical part thereof. The frame is slidably actuated by an hydraulic cylinder pivoted to the horizontal part and the frame. The projecting free ends are roughly wedge shaped for engaging with the rack, and have arcuate lower engaging surfaces and flat upper engaging surfaces, the last of which extend from respective vertical abutments to define a steeper angle than opposing rack engaging surfaces.

Abstract: A tilt type steering device comprises an upper bracket provided on an upper column rotatably supporting a upper shaft, a lower bracket provided on a lower column fitted on a lower shaft and having side plates partly overlapping the side plates of the upper bracket, angle limiting mechanism for making the upper bracket tiltable in a predetermined angle range first biasing member for biasing the upper bracket so that the upper bracket tilts in a jumped-up tilt limit direction, a rod member rotatably and axially movably supported by the other portion of the side plate of one of the upper and lower brackets than the overlapping portion, a connecting member fixed to the rod member adjacent to the side plate of the remaining bracket, and having coupling holes, second biasing member for biasing the connecting member axially of the rod member so that the connecting member is urged toward the side plate of the remaining bracket, an operating member for imparting to the rod member rotation and axial movement, selector

Abstract: The invention relates to a control column (2) for a copilot of an aircraft, coupled for control of roll and pitch by a linkage (5) to the pilot's control column (1). This linkage comprises two parallel rods (6,7) pivoted on the one hand to the column (1) and on the other hand to a member (13) connected to the column (2) by a double universal joint (14, 17). When operative, the column (2) is locked to the member (13) by a lock bolt (19). This control column can be put out of action by releasing the said bolt and can be secured by hooking to a fixed point, in which case the double universal joint (14, 17) ensures its disconnection from the column (1) and thus prevents any misoperation.

Abstract: A push-to-turn thermal cycling switch for regulating the wattage of a resistance type surface heating unit of a domestic cooking range of the electric type is disclosed. The duty cycle of the heating unit, and thus its heat output is regulated by the switch cycling on and off in accordance with movement of a switch-contained bimetallic element heated by current flowing to the heating unit via the switch. The switch cycling is determined by the position of a disc cam member carried on an axially shiftable, user-rotatable shaft having a detent means for rotatably locking the shaft at an "off" position. The shaft is formed in a single step die-casting operation. A latch secured disc cam retainer facilitates machine assembly of the switch components.