Abstract: A knob accessory for a round thermostat of the type having a centrally located thermostat adjustment knob, has a relatively large diameter which allows easier adjustment of the thermostat setting for people who have difficulty in rotating an adjustment knob having detents to indicate thermostat settings. The knob accessory latches onto the standard adjustment knob with a detent mechanism which also allows removing the knob.

Abstract: A steering wheel rotating apparatus for physically handicapped persons includes a grip holder having a grip fitting hole and an engaging member projectable from the inside surface of the grip fitting hole. The grip holder is fixed to the steering wheel of an automobile. A rotary grip has a shaft fittable into the grip fitting hole and a grip body part rotatably fitted to the shaft so that a physically handicapped person may operate the steering wheel using the rotary grip. When a non-physically handicapped person is to operate the steering wheel, the rotary grip may be removed so as not to interfere with steering wheel operation.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement for attaching a handgrip knob assembly to a vehicle gearshift lever rod. The knob has a through cavity comprising an upper cavity portion, an intermediate cavity portion supporting a metal insert, and a lower upwardly tapered cavity portion. The insert upper surface defining a bottom wall clamping surface of the upper cavity portion bottom wall. An internally threaded insert through bore is divided from a lower counterbored portion by an internal stop shoulder. The shift lever rod has an upper threaded stem connected by a cylindrical shank portion to an upwardly tapered rod section while the stem portion terminates in a frustoconical pilot end. A rod external stop shoulder divides the stem and shank sections. A spring steel drive washer, having a central aperture intermeshed with an upper crown portion of a locknut, is initially press-fitted in the upper cavity until its outer edge frictionally engages a serrated portion of the upper cavity.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a compact rotatable electrical device for attachment to a mounting panel of an electrical apparatus. The mounting panel has inner and outer surfaces and defines an interior space of the apparatus, with the inner surface adjacent the interior space. The device includes: a control body having a control shaft extending upwardly from the distal end thereof, the proximal end of the control shaft being connected to operative elements within the control body; and apparatus for attachment of the proximal end of the control body to the mounting panel through an opening defined therethrough such that the control body, when so attached, will be disposed substantially outside the interior space.

Abstract: A knob assembly is disclosed for a control unit of a medical apparatus with a front panel. In order to transfer a turning setting movement through the front panel, a feed-through sleeve is rotatably arranged in the front panel and a knob core is movably arranged in the feed-through sleeve. On the control side of the front panel the feed-through sleeve and the knob core are enclosed by a manipulable element which, through application of pressure, can axially move the knob core in the feed-through sleeve. The knob core on the back side of the front panel moves a resilient locking washer from a locking position to an unlocked position so that turning of the manipulable element also will turn the feed-through sleeve. To improve the sealing at the feed-through location, the front panel is provided with a protection plate which is beaded outwards and surrounding the feed-through sleeve, with the manipulable element tightly enclosing the beaded protection.

Abstract: An auxiliary knob used in conjunction with camera focusing knobs to improve the focusing operation and improve access for focusing. An elastomeric body includes a recess frictionally receiving the camera focusing knob, and a knob turning surface defined upon the elastomeric body of a diameter substantially greater than the diameter of the camera focusing knob reduces the effort required for focusing and improves knob access. Reduced wall thickness lips and rims defined on the auxiliary knob facilitate cooperation with the camera focusing knob and improve the knob handling characteristics.

Abstract: A control device including a knob made of at least two independently rotatable elements, including a manually operable element and a driven element, the driven element having a position marker, a driver for rotating the further element, a reader for reading an amount which the manually operable element is rotated, and a processor for controlling the driver based upon the reading of the reader.

Abstract: A manually operated winch crank is characterized by a crank arm having a shaft extending at right angles to the arm, a tubular handle rotatably mounted on the shaft, and a reduced height knob rotatably mounted above the tubular handle. The tubular handle is manually operated with the palm parallel to the axis of rotation, and the knob is operated with the palm perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A rotary temperature mechanism for controlling the temperature door of a HVAC system of a vehicle includes a rotatable cam connected by a shaft to a rotary temperature control knob. The cam includes a helical rib thereon coacting with a carrier restricted to linear, sliding motion by the housing in response to rotation of the cam. The housing provides a linear track for guiding the carrier. Detent members are provided between the cam and housing to impart discrete stepping feel on rotation of the knob. The detent members include ball bearings on the cam rolling along a corrugated track of the housing. A cable is connected to the carrier and controls the temperature door by linear motion imparted thereon.

Abstract: Apparatus for use with a printer which has a pair of tractors that engage sprocket holes in the paper to adjust for different paper widths or to adjust the lateral position of the paper. The apparatus comprises a pair of coaxial lead screws, one attached to a rotatable shaft and the second rotatable on the shaft adjacent to and relative to the one lead screw. One tractor is coupled to each lead screw. Rotation of the one lead screw is obtained by a knob keyed to an end of the rotatable shaft. Rotation of the second lead screw is prevented during rotation of the knob by spring loaded fingers with detent elements engageable with detention gearing on the end of the second lead screw. Rotation of both screws is obtained by rotation and axial movement of the knob on the shaft so that a cam surface on the knob engages cams of the spring fingers to disengage detent elements from the detention gearing and drive gearing on the knob engages drive gearing on the second lead screw.

Abstract: A lost motion drive assembly has a base mounting upper and lower levers which connect to the louvers of an air plenum, such as in an automobile's ventilation system. A user turns a knob between a plurality of selections, causing a gear-operated actuator to rotate. A clutch mechanism operable between the actuator and levers engages the lower lever to drive it one way in response to rotation of the knob. Upon continued rotation of the knob, a drive lug on the actuator engages the upper lever to drive it the same way while the clutch disengages from the actuator and holds the lower lever fixed. Reverse motion is obtained when the clutch engages the actuator and upper lever, after which it releases the actuator and a second drive lug engages the lower lever to return it to its starting position.

Abstract: A molded knob of the type which frictionally engages and fits over the end of a shaft, which shaft end is of generally U-shaped, transverse cross-section created by the removal of a portion of a circular tubular shaft. A hub is formed as part of the knob. A shaft-receiving socket of generally circular, transverse cross-section is formed in the hub. A pair of generally L-shaped fingers are formed as part of the hub and extend the depth of the socket. The L-shaped fingers are positioned back-to-back to define a U-shaped slot between the fingers and hub, which U-shaped slot receives the U-shaped end of the shaft. Each L-shaped finger has a base portion which is molded integrally with the core and a back portion which extends cantileverly from the base portion, with the base and back portions connected by an integral hinge. The back portions of the L-shaped fingers are spaced from each other about their integral hinges and are flexible so as to bend toward each other when the shaft is inserted in the socket.

Abstract: A knob for operating a fader as an electronic device of a car stereo is rotatably and axially slidably mounted on a grille detachably attached to a car stereo body. A wall of the car stereo body facing the grille when attached thereto, has an opening through which the knob passes. A manually rotated operating shaft of the fader is disposed inside the body of the car stereo behind the opening. When the knob is pushed into the body through the opening, the knob is connected with the operating shaft of the fader.

Abstract: An apparatus arranged for mounting to a wheel chair and the like for utilization by handicapped individuals to include a support frame mounted to an arm of the wheel chair structure or adjacent support rod, with the support frame including a rear plate and forward plate mounting securement members for fastening to the support rod. A clamp housing mounts a remote control device, such as for utilization with electronic equipment such as televisions and the like, with a sheath directed through a forward wall of the clamp housing, with the sheath including a flexible rod directed therethrough, wherein the flexible rod is reciprocated by use of a push-button member to direct the flexible rod against a control button of the associated remote control apparatus.

Abstract: A water heater tank arrangement, control device and shaft extension and the methods of making the same are provided, the water heater tank arrangement comprising a water heater tank having a heating unit, a control device carried by the tank and having an operating unit to sense the temperature of the tank and to operate the heating unit in relation to the sensed temperature and a selected temperature of the control device, the control device having a housing and having a temperature selector unit rotatably carried by the housing to set the selected temperature, the selector unit comprising a knob provided with a transverse slot, and a shaft extension having opposed ends one of which has drive structure snap-fitted into the slot so that the knob is adapted to be rotated upon the turning of the other of the ends of the shaft extension.

Abstract: A chair control mechanism of the type having a seat support member pivotally mounted on a leg mounting member, and a spring loaded adjustment mechanism for controlling the pivotal movement of one member with respect to the other. The adjustment mechanism includes a handle mounted on an adjustment screw for movement therealong to compress or allow extension of the compression spring. A nut is threadedly mounted on the adjustment screw and serves to retain the members, adjustment screw and spring in an assembled configuration during shipping to and assembly of a chair by a chair manufacturer. A hand wheel is provided for attachment to the nut after the control mechanism has been assembled and installed in a chair. The hand wheel has a body of plastics material in which a seat formed which is proportioned to accommodate and adapted to cooperate with the nut such that when the nut is seated therein, rotation of the hand wheel will cause rotation of the nut with respect to the adjustment screw.

Abstract: A locking control device is provided for electronic equipment and the like of the type having a rotary control member with a rotary spline shaft fixedly mounted through a housing by a nut. The locking control device consists of a gripping member secured in a stationary manner onto the housing about the rotary spline shaft on the rotary control member. A control knob having an enlarged collar and spline center bore is slideably mounted onto the rotary spline shaft above the gripping member. Rotation of the control knob will rotate the rotary spline shaft of the rotary control member. A mechanism within the enlarged collar of the control knob for engagedly mating its gripping surface with the gripping member, when the control knob is pushed completely down onto the rotary spline shaft, thereby preventing accidental movement of the rotary spline shaft.

Abstract: A knob for manually rotating a shaft provided with a flat side partially cut parallel to its axis at its end. The knob is provided with a cylinder portion having an inner hole surface which tightly fits over the end of the shaft having the flat side. The knob further is provided with a slot cut in a flat wall of the cylinder portion along its axial direction.

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: An adjustment device for seats, particularly motor vehicle seats, having a transmission, particularly a planetary gear transmission, and further including a drive shaft (2) which can be rotated by a drive device (4) coupled therewith. The mass moment of inertia acting on the drive shaft (2) can be increased by at least one mass body (15) that is operatively connected with the drive shaft (2).

Abstract: A control dial features a disk-shaped handle with a diametrical pivot, permitting pivoting of the handle from a first orientation flush with the surface of the controlled device to a second position perpendicular to the surface of the controlled device. In the second position, rotation of the handle carries with it a generally hemispherical housing in which the hinge or pivot is mounted. The housing, in turn, is mounted for rotation about an axis perpendicular to the surface of the controlled device, and is connected to a rotary switch which may be mounted on a printed circuit board fixed inside the controlled device.

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 rotary adjustment device adapted for user rotation to adjust the position of an adjacent mechanism such as the linkage for actuating an electrical snap switch. The device has an outer annular cam with a central hub structure with a shaft defining surface adapted for being rotatably journalled. The hub is suspended from the cam by torsionally stiff web structure which is radially inner an outer pairs of oppositely disposed spokes which permit resilient deflection, when unwanted side loads are applied to the shaft for preventing disturbances of the cam once the user has selected a rotary position.

Abstract: A system including apparatus and method for retrofitting and controlling the temperature of a water heater. The system allows manual adjustment of a thermostat control setscrew from a location exterior of the water heater housing and includes a tool maintained in engagement with the setscrew by a flexible cover plate within which the tool is rotatably mounted and which continually urges the tool toward the setscrew.

Abstract: A control knob assembly to be mounted to a panel for use with an adjustable rotary device of the type having a push and/or pull function comprising a control knob having a first portion dimensioned to be grasped by a user, a second portion which is cylindrical in shape and extends from the first portion and a bore extending into the cylindrical portion aligned along the axis of the cylindrical portion, the bore dimensioned to receive a shaft of the rotary control member. A mounting element for mounting assembly to a panel is provided and includes a plurality of annularly arranged, flexible clamping elements, each having a threaded outer surface and a smooth inner surface. The inner surfaces of the clamping elements generally define a smooth cylindrical bore which is dimensioned to receive the cylindrical portion of the control knob and the outer surfaces of the clamping elements define a threaded surface. A locking ring is provided and dimensioned to be circumferentially mounted on the clamping elements.

Abstract: A three-piece angle stop valve comprises a valve body, resilient control sleeve and handle, with no separate fastening or sealing elements required. Inlet line pressure resiliently biases the side walls of the control sleeve and a circumferential sealing flap formed thereon into sealing engagement with the valve bore to prevent leakage. The handle is secured to the valve body by resilient formations which snap into a circumferential groove on the valve body. The handle rotates the control sleeve by means of telescoping splines. Several circumferential and axial reinforcing ribs are formed in the interior of the control sleeve. A collar having a tapered rim in the valve body piercingly engages a corresponding tapered section on the resilient control sleeve to additionally secure the control sleeve against axial downstream movement in the valve body.

Abstract: An indicator for measuring the amount of closure of a valve with a valve handle mounted adjacent a valve bearing housing. A pointer for the indicator being mounted between the valve handle and valve bearing housing. To show the amount the valve is open the indicator pointer is firmly attached to the valve drive shaft. A slot is provided in the valve handle so that the relationship of the indicator pointer to the valve bearing housing can be seen, and rotation stubs are included on the valve handle which can abut against the indicator pointer so the valve drive shaft can be turned using the valve handle.

Abstract: An improved ordnance arming knob assembly. An arbor is secured to a switch shaft. A knob is keyed to the arbor to move in an axial direction relative to the arbor while preventing rotation between the knob and the arbor. A pin on the knob extends in a direction parallel to the switch shaft axis into a stationary hole located, for example, on a panel on which the switch is mounted. The knob must be pulled in an axial direction against the force of one or more springs to withdraw the pin from the hole prior to turning to actuate the arming switch.

Abstract: A vehicle instrument panel is disclosed with counter resetting knob, comping a push knob for resetting a trip recorder and mounted for sliding through a raised portion and a window. The knob comprises an end-piece with radial fins whose widened ends are situated between the raised portion and the window. Under the action of a compression spring the widened ends of the fins are urged towards the window, thus eliminating any play between the hole in the window and the end-piece.

Abstract: The device is designed to be housed within the body of a control button. It comprises two coaxial ratchet wheels (7, 8) mounted in such a way as to present oppositely directed internal circular toothings; a contact strip (4, 5) is associated with each wheel. The contact strips are driven by the rotation of the button (1) by way of a mechanical axle (2, 10, 11) on which they are friction mounted. For one direction of rotation of the axle one of the strips slips on the teeth of the wheel with which it is associated, creating intermittent breaks in the strip-wheel electrical connection on crossing from one tooth to the next, while the other strip, which is locked by the toothing of the associated wheel and slips on the axle, remains in permanent electrical contact with the ratchet wheel with which it is associated. If the direction of rotation is reversed, the role of the strips is reversed.Application to the creation of pulses by intermittent breaking of a D.C.

Abstract: The valve comprises a rotating operating wheel (32) acting on a closing element (20) inside the body (10) of the valve. In order to enable the wheel (32) to be operated easily and at the same time to prevent accidental opening, the wheel (32) is connected to the closing element via a ratchet system (34) with sawteeth which are oriented so as to prevent the closing element (20) from opening without prior axial displacement of the wheel (32) counter to the action of a spring (44).

Abstract: A faucet handle assembly is described for replacing a handle on a faucet valve stem, which can mount on a wide variety of types of stems. The assembly includes a pair of jaws (30, 32, FIG. 1) having inner surfaces for engaging opposite sides of the periphery (22) of the valve stem and having outer camming surfaces (42, 43) that can be pushed together. The assembly also includes a faucet handle (12) with a hole in the top for passing a screw (28) that screws into a threaded hole of the valve stem, and having a cavity (44) for receiving the jaws. The cavity has camming surfaces (54, 56) that engage the jaw camming surfaces, so as the screw is tightened the jaws are pressed tightly against the valve stem peripheral surface.

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: An elastomeric cap fitted to a circular valve handle of a fluid shut-off valve comprises a polygonal solid ring structure having an open center and containing a plurality of radially directed sockets molded in the ring structure. The sockets are adapted to engage circumferentially spaced peripheral lobes of the circular valve handle.

Abstract: A mechanical rotational control assembly (100) is provided having a knob (20) engaged to a potentiometer's rotating shaft (55). A friction element (40), such as a washer made of a material having similar temperature characteristics to the knob (20), is interlocked to the stationary portion (57) of the potentiometer. The peripheral boundary (47) of the friction element (40) is engaged to the skirt portion (25) of the knob (20), so as to produce a fricional force when the knob (20) is rotated, and thereby increasing the rotational torque of the rotational control assembly.

Abstract: A knob for a gear lever comprises a cap, a gripping section having an axial bore through it and gear teeth about one end of the bore, and an annular anti-rotation member having an axial bore through it and gear teeth about each end of the bore. When assembled, a stem of the cap passes through the axial bores of the gripping section and of the anti-rotation member. The gear teeth of the gripping section mesh with the gear teeth of the anti-rotation member and prevent the member from rotating with respect to the gripping section. A base has an axial bore through it and gear teeth about one end of the bore. The bore has inwardly projecting ribs between which, when the knob is assembled, a spline of the stem of the cap fits at substantially all rotational positions of the spline relative to the base. The gear teeth of the anti-rotation member mesh with the gear teeth of the base and prevent the anti-rotation member from rotating with respect to the base.

Abstract: A control mechanism having a dial and cooperating structure for selectively locking the dial in any one of a plurality of angularly related positions. The locking mechanism is configured to provide a force or manipulating characteristic precluding operation thereof by accident or by young children, such as infants, thereby effectively precluding undesired resetting of the associated control mechanism. The locking structure is formed integrally with the respective relatively movable parts of the mechanism, including the structure for providing the biasing of the locking mechanism to the locking disposition. The locking mechanism is resiliently biased and includes a graspable portion which when grasped to effect movement of the control overcomes the resilient biasing. The biasing structure automatically relocks the dial upon release of the graspable portion.

Abstract: To effectively absorb shocks applied to both a rim and a cover pad of a steering wheel simultaneously or separately in spite of a simple construction, the steering wheel comprises a shock absorbing member disposed under the cover pad and sandwiched between upper and lower plates, and a spoke fixing plate for connecting radially inner ends of spokes to a middle peripheral surface of the shock absorbing member. A shock applied to the rim is mainly absorbed by the lower portion of the absorbing member by shearing deformation thereof and a shock applied to the cover pad is mainly absorbed by the upper portion of the absorbing member by compressive deformation thereof. Further, to uniformly absorb shocks applied to the cover pad at various points and in different directions, a support base having a projection is disposed under the lower plate (on which the shock absorbing member is arranged) to reduce the rigidity of the shock absorbing member.

Abstract: A rotary control knob is adapted to provide for automatic switching between two modes of movement control for a tape transport. An insulative ring surrounds a conductive knob, and the conductive knob is electrically connected to an oscillator circuit. Changes in the oscillator frequency due to operator contact with the conductive knob during movement of the knob are sensed to produce one mode of movement control, while movement of the knob due to operator contact with the insulative ring do not affect the oscillator frequency and indicate an alternative, default mode of movement control. A stepper motor is mechanically coupled to the control knob, and is electrically engaged in the default mode and disengaged in the one mode.

Abstract: A mechanism to prevent a dial or knob of an instrument panel from wandering from a manual setting when the panel is subjected to severe vibrations. The mechanism includes a compression spring to place a load on the dial in the direction of the dial's rotational axis. The mechanism also has a pair of roothed, interdigitated sleeves rotatably disposed along the axis to prevent torque transfer between the dial and the spring.

Abstract: A molded knob of the type which frictionally engages and slips over the end of a shaft. The knob has a hub with a shaft-receiving socket formed therein. Elongated fingers, which are formed as part of the hub, extend into the socket to engage the shaft. In one embodiment of the invention, a pair of elongated fingers extend generally radially into the socket, with each finger terminating in a tip located close to but out of contact with the top of the other finger. The tips of the fingers are contacted by the curved outer surface of the shaft when the shaft is inserted in the socket to compress the fingers. If desired, the fingers can be designed to bend them into contact with each other so that the loading from one finger to the other acts like a truss. In a second embodiment of the invention, the elongated fingers are curved non-radially relative to the shaft and extend toward each other, terminating short of contact with the tips of each other.

Abstract: In known rotary knobs, an intermediate part and a universal joint are arranged between a base member and a switching handle that can be connected thereto for compensating position deviations between the longitudinal axes of the base member of the rotary knob and of an actuation shaft of a control device or the like. The new rotary knob can be manufactured and mounted in a simplified manner and can satisfactorily compensate for position deviations. The switching handle can be connected to the base member essentially so as to be locked against rotation and the base member has a bearing part with snapping means for a connection with a housing part. The rotary knob can be used, for example, on front sides or operating desks of domestic apparatuses or for operating program control devices.

Abstract: A parking meter actuator handle is provided with a clutch means comprising slip bearing members disposed between first and second relatively rotatable parts. The slip bearing members are pre-loaded in recesses in said second part to provide frictional engagement between the first and second parts. But excessive torque forces exerted upon the first part causes relative displacement between the first and second parts as said frictional force is overcome to protect the parking meter against vandalism.

Abstract: A shift lever knob consists of a surface layer made of a synthetic resinous material, an insert made of a synthetic resinous material and having a threaded portion in to which a shift lever is to be screwed, and a filling disposed between the surface layer and the insert. The filling is made of a metal having a large specific gravity.

Abstract: Means for locking the dial of a temperature controller according to the present invention comprises a push rod for locking the controller when pushed once and releasing the locking to return to the original position when pushed anew, said push rod being installed inside the controlling shaft of the controller, a locking pin for reciprocating upwardly and downwardly along the periphery of the controlling shaft by pushing of the push rod, and a locking bracket for catching the upper end of the locking pin to prevent the rotation of the controlling shaft when the locking pin reaching the upward position.

Abstract: A generally cylindrical shaft has a longitudinally extending flat area along its end section. A plastic member mounted on the shaft has a longitudinal bore complimentary in shape to and fitting around the shaft end section. The bore includes a longitudinally extending recess projecting radially outward from the flat area of the shaft. A locking sleeve fits within the bore and around the shaft and includes a generally U-shaped portion received in the recess. The U-shaped portion is discontinuous intermediate its ends, providing first and second longitudinal portions adjacent its ends. A screw passes through the first longitudinal portion and threadedly engages the second longitudinal portion for drawing the portions together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a member for controlling a tap or faucet, wherein it comprises a cylindrical skirt of circular or polygonal section and at least one added piece adapted to be fitted on the cylindrical skirt and to be fixed thereon at any desired height. The invention results in a top control member of which the grip and/or decorative appearance may be modified as desired.

Abstract: An attachment for use in conjunction with radio control transmitters, especially for use with model cars, which has a steering wheel and a fork-shaped lever extending therefrom. The lever is adapted to fit over the directional control stick of the transmitter, whereby the rotary motion created by turning the steering wheel translates into the rectilinear motion which actuates the control stick. Realism and enhanced operator control are achieved.

Abstract: A parking meter actuator handle is provided with a breakaway device comprising a detent disposed between first and second relatively rotatable parts. The detent is pre-loaded in a pair of aligned recesses but accommodates displacement in response to a breakaway torque to protect the parking meter against vandalism.

Abstract: A decorative faucet handle mounting apparatus includes an adapter having a first bore complimentrally shaped to the shape of a faucet stem. A second bore formed coaxially in the adapter cooperates with a fastener to attach the adapter to the faucet stem. A decorative handle has a longitudinal bore extending inward from one end which is engageable over the adapter. A perpendicular bore formed in the handle receives a threaded fastener engageable through the perpendicular bore with the adapter to secure the handle to the adapter.