Abstract: A spring motor mechanism for use with a child's swing that includes a spring attached to a slip clutch device to prevent the spring from becoming over wound. In addition, the spring motor mechanism includes an indicator for revealing, based upon the amount of torque stored in the spring, the remaining number of child seat oscillations that can occur before the spring must be re-wound, and an adjustable swing height portion to prevent the over-swinging of the child seat.

Abstract: An adjustable aircraft control stick comprising a vertically-positioned column pivoted about the pitch axis for controlling the elevators and a yoke member pivotally mounted to the upper end of the control column about an axis parallel to the roll axis of the aircraft for control of the ailerons. The yoke member including a series of socket openings positioned longitudinally on the yoke and a hand grip member releasably engageable with any of said sockets to adjust for different arm length pilots.

Abstract: A steering mechanism for a vehicle having a steering shaft includes an elongated crank having a first end operably fixedly connected to an end of the steering shaft and a steering plate rotatably connected to a second end of the elongated crank and having a pair of laterally displaced handles connected thereto, such that the steering plate is rotatable about the steering shaft and may further include at least one idler crank having a first end rotatably connected to a portion of the vehicle and a second end rotatably connected to the steering plate.

Abstract: A handle has an inner hub member which engages a shaft and rotates about a longitudinal axis therewith, an outer hub member which is disposed around the inner hub member and is coaxial therewith, and resilient material disposed in a space between the inner and outer hub members. The resilient material effects the transfer of rotational movement between the inner and outer hub members, and under normal operating conditions, the outer hub member is generally coaxial with the inner hub member and rotates in a tangential direction to effect the rotation of the inner hub member and the shaft. Thus, upon the rotation or movement of the outer hub member in a direction other than the tangential direction which results in the outer hub member extending along an axis angled to the longitudinal axis of the inner hub member, the inner hub member maintains its direction along the longitudinal axis by virtue of the resilient material disposed between the inner and outer hub members.

Abstract: A manual control appliance with includes a control lever mounted in a bearing for pivotal movement about a fixed point, converter devices coupled to the lever for converting deflections of the lever with respect to two orthogonal axes into electrical output signals proportional to the deflection of the lever with respect to each of the axes, and a preshaped part having a surface in the form of a spherical section and provided with a plurality of detent grooves which cooperate with a slider at a lower end of the lever. The slider cooperates with the detent grooves in such a manner as to transmit to a user a tactily perceivable sensation each time said lower tip moves across a detent groove in order to provide tactile information about stepped portions of said control lever without affecting operation of said converter means and without limiting pivotal movement of said control lever.

Abstract: A winch wheel for attachment to conventional sailboat winches for trimming sails comprises a crank shaft adapted to be inserted into the winch mechanism, a hub located on the shaft, at least two spokes extending radially from the hub to an outer rim, and an outer rim connected to the spokes. A crank handle is located on one of the spokes. The rim is provided with a resilient foam sheath, to provide comfort and flotation. In one preferred embodiment, the crank handle is selectably movable between a plurality of discrete positions, permitting a user to conveniently select a preferred radial distance from the hub for the crank handle while using the device. One or more half cleats may be provided on the hub to secure a tensioned line.

Abstract: A plastic key extension cover having an extending handle. The cover is mounted on the key to be turned either by a friction fit or by inserting a member through the key's ring hole and a complementary cover hole. When the handle is pulled towards a user, the in-place key turns in its keyhole.

Abstract: A tub grab bar adapted to be removably mounted to a bath tub includes a main body portion having at least one grasping region oriented generally perpendicular to the tub wall. The bar has first and second clamping members adjustably positionable relative to one another in a direction generally parallel to the at least one grasping region. The clamping members are adapted to secure the grab bar to the bath tub wall. The bar farther includes first and second tub gripping elements. The gripping elements are mounted to a respective one of the clamping members. At least one of the gripping elements is multi-accurately, pivotally mounted to its respective clamping member to permit the gripping element to fully engage the bath tub wall when the clamping members are secured to the bath tub wall. The main body portion of the grab bar includes a pair of generally parallel, spaced apart stabilizing elements positioned with at least one of the clamping members therebetween.

Abstract: The nailer extension device has a handle, a trigger system near the handle to actuate the nailer, and a cable system running inside the cylindrical part of the device. The cable system connects the trigger of the extension handle with the trigger of the nailer. An adjustable knuckle allows the user to set the angle of the nailer in reference to the extension handle. The adjustable knuckle allows the user to nail objects at different heights while keeping the nailer on a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A multi-piece jack handle having selectively assembled and disassembled elongated rod sections is provided with a novel molded retainer sleeve having integral prong elements in one elongated rod section that are selectively engaged and disengaged from co-operation with an integral retention collar in another co-operating rod section.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assisting in the operation of a key in a lock. A leverage extender is provided having a base member comprising a pair of opposed ends secured to a pair of opposed sides and a pair of opposed tops secured respectively to the opposed ends and the opposed sides such that a longitudinal aperture is formed therebetween. A handle member is secured to one of the opposed sides, comprising an angular disposition relative to a plane of the base and having handle sides thereof parallel to the opposed sides. At least one set screw aperture is disposed in one of the opposed sides and is adapted to threadably receiving a set screw. A set screw member is threadably disposed in the set screw aperture. The apparatus is secured to flanges of a lock cylinder and a key is passed between the top members of the leverage extender and into the lock cylinder. Force is then applied to the handle member to operate the lock cylinder.

Abstract: An easy start adapter secured to the actuator of an automotive vehicle ignition switch and steering shaft lock. The adapter is in the form of a pair of clamp members adapted to be securely clamped to the diametrically opposed projecting wings or lugs utilized on existing steering column mounted ignition switches which operate the ignition circuit and also actuate the vehicle starter motor and lock and unlock the steering control shaft within the steering column. The clamp is provided with an elongated lever arm rigidly and adjustably secured thereto oriented generally in perpendicular relation to the rotational axis of the ignition key and lock cylinder which receives the ignition key in order to enable a vehicle operator to apply the necessary force to the ignition switch actuator to start the vehicle even though the vehicle operator has physical conditions that would not enable actuation of the ignition switch by conventionally engaging the usually provided ignition key diametrically opposed wings or lugs.

Abstract: An elastic rubber piece is set in a through-hole formed in a connecting member in such a manner that it is clamped by the protruded portions of a handle member. The elastic rubber piece, being held between the end faces of the protruded portions, is deformed and brought into contact with the inner surface of the through-hole. The handle member is so set that it is swingable about the axis of the through-hole of the connecting member.

Abstract: A manual shift lever for an automatic transmission has a park position and a plurality of drive positions. The shift lever is detented into each position and has both a brake/transmission shift interlock (BTSI) and an ignition interlock which independently inhibit shifting from the park position prior to predetermined operating inputs, such as manipulating the ignition key and/or the brake pedal. A bell crank connected with the interlocks provides the inhibiting structure. To limit the operator input force on the bell crank, a lost motion structure is provided between an operator button on the shift lever handle and an actuator rod and pin which engage the bell crank.

Abstract: A window operator handle foldable between an operable position for manual pivoting and a storage position, including a body with a manually graspable portion at one end and a recess in the other end, and a base including a longitudinal cylindrical portion having a central bore extending completely through the base. The handle body recess is defined by side walls spaced a selected width, a top wall, and a wall at one end oriented substantially parallel to the operator drive shaft when the handle is in the operable position, with the base cylindrical portion having an outer diameter slightly less than the selected width. An operator drive shaft is securable in the base bore so that the an outer end of the drive shaft is substantially adjacent the handle body when the handle is in a storage position. The handle base is secured for pivoting relative to the handle body about an axis substantially orthogonal to longitudinal whereby in the storage position the base is substantially within the handle body recess.

Abstract: A handle for a suitcase includes a housing having a cavity for slidably receiving a plate and a hand grip. A spring member may bias the plate and the hand grip outward of the cavity. The housing includes a recess for receiving a catch which has a projection for engaging with the hand grip. The projection of the catch is engaged with the hand grip so as to retain the hand grip in the cavity of the housing and the spring member biases the hand grip and the plate outward of the cavity when the projection is disengaged from the hand grip.

Abstract: A hand control attachment apparatus, for attaching a hand control member to a steering wheel or the like. A web is extended from a housing of the hand control attachment apparatus. The web member cooperates with an outer surface of the housing so as to secure the hand control attachment apparatus onto the steering wheel or the like. A first end of the web member is secured in a slot of a rotatable bar member which is received in the housing. A second end of the web member loops around a rod which is removably received in the housing. The web member is wound onto the bar member by rotating the bar member so as to tightly secure the hand control attachment apparatus onto the steering wheel or the like. The apparatus is released from the steering wheel by releasing the web member and removing the rod out of the looped end of the web member and the housing. The hand control member is mounted on the housing of the hand control attachment apparatus by a spring member, so as to form a hand control device.

Abstract: A disposable, and reusable, hand grip is constructed as a flexible multi-ply band adapted to be wound around the circumference of a handle on a tool or other device, so that the person can exert an effective grip action on the hand grip. The multi-ply band includes a core sheet formed of a resilient foam material, a first surface sheet of rubber on one major face of the core sheet, and a second surface sheet of a woven fabric material on the other major face of the core sheet. The thickness of the band is designed to effectively increase the cross sectional thickness of conventional handles, so that the person has a more comfortable, less cramped, grip on the handle (hand grip).

Abstract: A handle has an elongate recessed body portion having internal reinforcing elements, the recessed body portion being of open-faced "U" shaped configuration when viewed in transverse cross-section, the open-faced elongate recessed body portion being closed and sealed by a cover, for the body portion to provide a sealed buoyancy chamber.

Abstract: This brake comprises a lever (1) articulated onto a pin (2), a soleplate (3) and a toggle joint mechanism (8) connected to the application cable (9); this mechanism (8) includes a connecting rod which is articulated onto the lever (1), the end of the cable (9) being connected to the end of the connecting rod (10) through the use of a balance bar (11) which can be moved translationally in a direction parallel to the cable (9). The mechanism (8) considerably decreases the forces for applying and releasing the brake. On application, the lever (1) is brought into abutment on the soleplate (3) so that the direction of the force (P) in the connecting rod (10), which force is brought about by tensioning the cable (9), passes above the pin (2), which keeps it in the applied position. A push-rod (16), subjected to a return force (F) and sliding inside the lever (1) automatically provides safety locking of the brake in the position for keeping it applied.

Abstract: A cover and folding handle assembly for rotating the drive input member of a window operator to open and close a window, including a handle base drivingly engaging the drive input member and an elongate handle having a first end pivotally connected to the handle base so that the handle is movable between an extended position in which the handle is operable to rotate the drive input member and a folded storage position in which the handle overlies the handle base. An opening in the second end of the handle is aligned with an opening in a knob, and an axial pin has a first end received in one of the aligned openings and a second end received in the other of the aligned openings. A rotatably fixed end of the pin is frictionally secured in one of the openings, and the other pin end is received in a sleeve frictionally secured in the other opening and securing a pin head in that opening. The cover has an opening through which the drive input member on the window operator extends.

Abstract: A hand brake lever in a vehicle includes a stationary support mounted in a passenger compartment of the vehicle and having a mounting slot. A sound insulating material covers at least a portion of the stationary support, the sound insulating material defining a sealing surface surrounding the mounting slot. A brake lever member having a handle is pivotally mounted to the stationary support such that the handle extends through the mounting slot and into the passenger compartment. A lever base is mounted to the brake lever member and extends so as to cover an area above the sealing surface. The lever base has an elastic peripheral edge positioned so as to come into support contact with the sealing surface to seal the mounting slot when the brake lever member is pivoted to a brake release position. The sealing surface may be flexible and have a rectangular shape.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a crank of a fishing-rod reel includes universally oting finger engaging members which function to prevent wrist sprains and fatigue and also assure uniform guidance of a lure.

Abstract: A collapsible locking crank for use in locking burial caskets including a body pivotally housing a crank key arm and crank handle. The crank key arm includes a hexagonal key head on its free end for engaging the locking mechanism of the casket. The arm and handle may be pivoted away from the body to an open, operative position and toward the body to a closed, inoperative position. Rotation of the crank key arm about its longitudinal axis is had by rotation of the crank handle through the crank body when the crank is configured into a generally Z-shape. The crank is compact and lightweight for discrete and dignified use.

Abstract: A device for limiting the number of revolutions of a shaft for rotary drives of sliding roofs or sliding-lifting roofs or automobiles. The shaft is rotationally blocked in the closed position and in defined intermediate positions of the sliding lid by the cooperation of an actuating element, controlled by the pivotal movements of the crank arm, with a spring-loaded blocking pin.

Abstract: A handle is provided which includes an elongate recessed body portion of a substantially open-faced "U" configuration when viewed in transverse cross-section, and an elongate cover portion of a substantially open-faced inverted "U" configuration when viewed in transverse cross-section, and reinforcements are provided within both the body portion and the cover portion, the outer sides thereof having been formed and profiled, so as to allow for substantial open-face to open-face engagement therebetween, and the body portion and cover portion having been sealably engaged one to the other, so as to form an integral, reinforced handle.

Abstract: A spinning reel comprising a reel body, a handle including an arm projecting to one side with respect to an axis of rotation of the handle, and a grip portion defined in an outer end portion of the arm, a handle shaft connected to the handle to be rotatable on the axis of rotation of the handle, a drive gear housed in the reel body to be rotatable in unison with the handle shaft, and a rotor rotatably supported forwardly of the reel body. The rotor is rotatable by drive transmitted from the handle through said handle shaft and the drive gear. The spinning reel of the invention further comprises balancer means mounted on plural positions axially of the handle for restraining vibration of a rotary mechanism of the handle caused by turning of the handle and for balancing the rotary mechanism of the handle.

Abstract: A ratchet assembly for a medical instrument having a handle and a trigger member for operating the medical instrument, the trigger member being movable relative to the handle between a first position and a second position and being biased by a biasing member toward the first position, the ratchet assembly comprising a rack disposed in the handle, an engagement member for engaging the rack, slidably disposed in the handle relative to the rack and connected to the trigger member so that displacement of the trigger member slides the engagement member relative to the rack, the engagement member being biased into engagement with the rack so that, as the trigger is displaced from the first position to the second position, the engagement member engages the rack in a plurality of positions so as to hold the trigger member at a desired point between the first position and the second position against the biasing member, and a cam member, arranged in the handle, for disengaging the engagement member from the rack when t

Abstract: A rapid locking device including: a handle formed with a curved portion at one end, two lugs at another end, a first hole between said two lugs, and an opening below the hole; a fixing member with a threaded hole and a second hole; a center rod threadedly engaged with the threaded hole of said fixing member; an axle extending through the lugs of said handle and said fixing member; a spring-loaded pin inserted into the first hole of said handle; and a button disposed within the opening of said handle and connected with a lower end of said spring-loaded pin, whereby the handle may be firmly and quickly kept in a fixed position.

Abstract: A jack handle which limits the torque that can be applied to a jack so as to prevent overload and injury. The jack handle has a reduced cross-sectional portion between the handle and the jack engaging portion so that the handle will break off at the reduced cross-sectional portion, thus, preventing overloading of the jack. A portion of the handle which does not break off is provided with a jack engaging portion so that the broken portion of the jack can be removed and the second jack engaging portion can be inserted into the jack to lower it.

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 two piece grip which can be securely attached to a bearing surface. The grip has substantially reduced relative slippage between the grip and the bearing surface. The grip utilizes a two piece construction which comprises a substantially pliable inner sleeve and a substantially rigid outer housing. The outer housing applies force to the inner sleeve to prevent it from rotating on the bearing surface. The pliable inner sleeve absorbs a substantial amount of vibrations and comprises a high tactile material to provide ease of gripping. The two piece invented grip may be repeatedly attached and removed from a bearing surface without causing substantial damage to the grip.

Abstract: The handle assembly comprises a beam which extends from an area on the user's forearm to just beyond the user's knuckles between the phalanges and metatarsals. A saddle at the forearm end distributes loads over the forearm area. The saddle may be fitted with a adjustable strap to hold the saddle in place. There is a journal at the knuckle end, the axis of the journal being essentially parallel to the beam and positioned such that the hub of a hand grip attached to a shaft in the journal fits between the fore and middle fingers of the users hand. An adaptor is attached to the shaft to facilitate attaching any of a variety of tools or implements to the assembly. In one embodiment of the invention the grip comprises a second saddle which engages the wrist joint for the hand. Mounting the grip and adaptor on the journalled shaft enables altering the active direction of the tool or implement without moving the forearm saddle on the arm.

Abstract: An improved vibration damping handle grip having a vibration damping elastomer and a webbed, tack-free elastomer-coated tubular shaped material. The vibration damping handle grip is fabricated having a vibration damping elastomer nearest a vibration generating handle, and a webbed tack-free elastomer-coated tubular shaped material adapted to conform to the vibration damping elastomer-covered handle shape, thus providing a comfortable, substantially slip free hand gripping surface.

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: The invention is a crank which is flush-mounted into a work surface and provides for raising or lowering a vertically adjustable work surface. The crank can be raised from its stored position to a fixed position above the work surface and unfolded providing for rotating the crank to raise or lower the work surface by causing an adjustment screw to thread in or out of an adjustment nut. The crank is returned to its stored position or flush-mounted by folding the crank and pressing downward.

Abstract: A crank mechanism for a lift-slide cover of a motor vehicle having a crank arm with which a shaft can be rotated which is connected with a drive for a lift-slide mechanism of the lift-slide cover. The crank arm is pivotable relative to the shaft. By swiveling the crank arm a sliding piece is slid perpendicularly to a locking pin disposed parallel to the shaft and lifts this locking pin against the force of the spring. Since the sliding piece and the locking pin have oblique surfaces, the locking pin engages into the sliding piece after lifting.

Abstract: A carrousel tool box having a cabinet, a carrousel of trays mounted for rotation within the cabinet, and a shaft attached to the carrousel along the axis of rotation of the carrousel of trays and extending outwardly through the cabinet, with a locking crank for turning the shaft. The locking crank includes an arm attached to the shaft, a handle pivotally mounted to the end of the arm, a fulcrum on the arm, a spring-biased locking pin which engages with openings in a plate on the cabinet, and a lever pivoted on the fulcrum and operated by the handle for causing the locking pin to lock or unlock the rotation of the carrousel in response to movement of the handle from a locking position to a cranking position. The arm has guides for constraining the lever to sit on the fulcrum and for limiting the movement of the lever. The tool box has various drawers and a lid with side slots which slidably and pivotally hinge on a pair of hinge posts on the sides of the cabinet.

Abstract: A park lock releasing mechanism for a transmission shift control device, includes a release button installed on a gear position indicator and top panel assembly, and a release lever installed on a selector lever and operatively connected through an intermediate member to the release button for driving a bushing of a park lock mechanism when the release button is pushed downward. The intermediate member is so shaped as to enable release button to be offset from the release lever in a vehicle width direction.

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: An apparatus wherein a unitary housing includes a "V" shaped slot defining an upper and lower planar wall, with an acute angle therebetween. The lower planar wall includes a blade member arranged essentially coextensively therewith, with the slot arranged for receiving a seat belt for emergency severing thereof. A plurality of hook and loop fasteners mounted to a first side wall of the housing is selectively and removably securable to a like plurality of hook and loop fasteners mounted to an associated seat belt. The organization may further include an illumination member mounted to a forward end wall of the housing operative through a switch for use with the organization during conditions of limited available light.

Abstract: A dual drive bicycle having a steerable front wheel and a rear wheel that is driven. A foot-powered drive system includes a first rotatable shaft extending transversely to the bicycle. A rotatable drive sprocket is operatively connected to a second shaft rotatably mounted on the steering post in which the front wheel is mounted. A rotatable driven sprocket is mounted on the first shaft and is capable of rotating same for forward drive. A continuous drive chain extends about the drive sprocket and the driven sprocket. A third rotatable shaft is mounted on the steering spindle so as to pivot with the front wheel when the latter is steered. A universal joint connects the second and thrid shafts at a location above the steering shaft. A further continuous chain and cooperating sprockets together with a hand-crank are provided to rotate the third shaft.

Abstract: A grip system for tools, instruments and other objects held or operated by hand includes a plurality of finger pieces, each having a concave surface to accommodate the convexity of finger palmar surfaces of the holding hand. Each of the finger pieces is connected to the outer wall of a discrete finger piece mount having ends suitable for interdigitation with the adjacent end of another such mount. Each finger piece has a cavity for housing a receiving stem. The receiving stem extends from the working portion of the hand tool or instrument and is telescopically received within the cavities of the discrete finger piece mount. Alternative mounting mechanisms are also described.

Abstract: A locking device includes two caps for enclosing a head portion of an automatic shifter bar. A channel is formed in one cap and a block is provided on the other cap. The block which has one or more holes is engagable within the channel. A lock with a pin is provided above the channel. The caps are locked in a lock position when the lock is depressed downward so that the pin is engaged in either hole of the block and so that a press button of the automatic shifter bar can not be depressed and can not be operated.

Abstract: A combined steering and control head connected by a shaft to guide a floor conveyor vehicle having a fork lifting driving mechanism. This steering head has handles at the end of the shaft which are arranged on both sides of a shaft horn and are held rotatably with the same axis as driving control devices disposed next to the horn. A lifting and lowering switch for controlling lifting movement of a loading fork is arranged adjacent to an end face of the horn. The driving control device consists of a disk-shaped segment at the circumference of which is a first actuating surface extending transversely with respect to the handle. A second actuating surface is arranged at the circumference of the segment opposite the first surface such that at least one of the actuating surfaces can be gripped together with an operating surface of the lifting and lowering switch.

Abstract: A handle assembly includes an open-ended sleeve connectable to a valve stem by a screw inserted and removed through the open end. A removable cap has four cross openings which align with four cross openings in the sleeve. Two cross members are placed in the cross openings and interfitted inside the sleeve. In one embodiment, the internal connection is provided in part by a hole in one of the cross members. In a preferred embodiment, the cross members have contacting surfaces for engaging the sleeve and the cap. The handle assembly is adjustable for use with a variety of sleeves.

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 device for selectively placing an automobile's parking brake in its operative and inoperative positions, including (a) a pivotable lever connected to the brake via a cable; (b) a stationary sector having a plurality of teeth; (c) a pawl pivotably supported by the lever and engageable at its first arm with the sector's teeth; (d) a knob fitted over its axial part in a longitudinal hole formed in a lever's free-end portion, the knob being retractable inward upon pushing thereof; (e) a release rod connected at its first end to a pawl's second arm and including a head fitted in a recess formed in the knob's part; (f) a first spring permitting the pawl to be pivoted in a direction in which to cause its first arm to be engaged with the sector; and (g) a second spring fitted in the knob's recess to bias the rod's head to be engaged with a stopper provided in the recess.

Abstract: A device for selectively placing an automobile's parking brake in its operative and inoperative positions, including (a) a pivotable lever connected to the brake via a cable; (b) a stationary sector having a plurality of teeth; (c) a pawl pivotably supported by the lever and engageable at its first arm with the sector's teeth; (d) a knob fitted over its axial part in a longitudinal hole formed in a lever's free-end portion, the knob being retractable inward upon pushing thereof; (e) a release rod connected at its first end to pawl's second arm and including a head fitted in a recess formed in the knob's axial part; (f) a first spring permitting the pawl to be pivoted in a direction in which to cause its first arm to be engaged with the sector; and (g) a second spring fitted in the knob's recess to bias the rod's head to be engaged with a stopper provided in the recess.