Abstract: Adjustment device for adjusting an air influencing element of a motor vehicle between at least a first position and a second position, comprising a driving unit for adjusting the air influencing element between at least the first position and the second position, provided with an input shaft and an output shaft which is at a distance from the axis of the input shaft, wherein the driving unit has a first part which is provided around the input shaft of the driving unit, and has a second part which is provided around the output shaft of the driving unit, wherein the adjustment device is furthermore provided with a failsafe mechanism, wherein the failsafe mechanism engages the first part of the driving unit.

Abstract: A clutch assembly for a roller door operator, the clutch assembly providing selective engagement with a drive wheel, the clutch assembly comprising: a rotatable shaft rotatable relative to the drive wheel; a clutch disc supported in a clutch lever and arranged to rotate with the rotatable shaft, the clutch disc and clutch lever configured to rotate relative to one another around the axis of rotation of the shaft; and a clutch cam supported in a clutch base, the clutch base configured to permit operative rotation of the clutch cam around the axis of rotation of the shaft in a first direction; wherein the clutch lever is operatively associated with the clutch cam so that rotational movement of the clutch lever in a second direction opposite to the first direction actuates movement of the clutch disc and the clutch lever axially along the rotatable shaft to engage or disengage the clutch disc with the drive wheel, and subsequent rotational movement of the clutch lever in the first direction actuates rotational m

Abstract: A lift system defines a vertical hoist axis and includes a holding unit for lifting and lowering an object in a direction along the vertical hoist axis. An overload coupling mutually connects the drive shaft of a motor and the input shaft of a gear assembly. The overload coupling includes a latch mechanism having a motor latch part and a gear assembly latch part. The latch mechanism defines a latch characteristic providing a first transmittable torque in a lowering rotational direction and a second transmittable torque in a lifting rotational direction determined so as to cause the first transmittable torque to be less than the second transmittable torque. The latch mechanism includes a rotational positioning device configured to permit a latching of the motor latch part into the gear assembly latch part in only one possible relative rotational angle position within 360° referred to the lifting rotational direction.

Abstract: A steering gear having a gearwheel, having a pinion which meshes with said gearwheel and having a pinion shaft which comprises the pinion and winch is mounted so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pinion shaft wherein the radial spacing between the pivot axis and the location of toothed engagement between the gearwheel and pinion is smaller than the core radius of the pinion.

Abstract: A motor and a gear unit form an actuator. The gear unit is fitted with at least two mutually movable gear parts, acted on by a spring that counteracts their movement out of an idle state. The gear unit is fitted with at least one manual actuator that when actuated switches the motor off, disengages two mutually interacting gear wheels of the at least two gear parts and forces the at least two gear parts into the idle state. When the motor moves the gear parts out of the idle state during operation to an operating point, a cam plate on a first gear part is contacted by a sensor element on a second gear part, and the spring acts on the first and second gear parts during the movement out of the idle state in accordance with a position on the cam plate of the sensor element.

Abstract: A power-assisted supporting apparatus includes a base, a supporting member, and a drive mechanism connected between the base and the supporting member. The drive mechanism includes a motor, a gear assembly, and a controller controlling the motor. The motor includes a drive gear driving the gear assembly. The gear assembly includes a connecting shaft connected to the supporting member. The user presses buttons to instruct the controller to activate the motor, and the drive gear drives the gear assembly to rotate an electronic device which is held by the supporting member.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a display unit, a supporting member, a first drive mechanism, a second drive mechanism, and a controller. The first drive mechanism includes a first motor and a first gear assembly. The first motor includes a first drive gear driving the first gear assembly and the second drive mechanism includes a second motor and a second gear assembly. The second motor includes a second drive gear driving the second gear assembly. By operating buttons, the user can change the orientation of the display unit or other supported device, the first and second motors providing power assistance to the user in two planes of movement.

Abstract: An actuator for a grille shutter assembly of a vehicle has a motor connected to an output via a gear train. The output has a connection for connecting to louvers of the grille shutter assembly. The gear train has a gear ratio which is variable depending on the actuation angle of the output shaft. Optionally, a return spring is arranged to resiliently return the output shaft to an initial actuation angle when the motor is not active.

Abstract: A device for moving one or more vehicle-mounted objects and a vehicle having the same are provided. The device comprises: a housing; a cover; at least one pivot for adjusting the cover, the at least one pivot disposed in the housing and comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the at least one pivot is coupled with the cover; and a box assembly disposed in the housing, the box assembly being movable between a first position away from the opening and a second position near the opening. The box assembly is coupled with the second end of the at least one pivot, wherein the cover exposes at least a part of the opening when the box assembly is at the second position, and wherein the cover covers at least a part of the opening when the box assembly is at the first position.

Abstract: An actuator assembly includes a housing that includes an input interface and an output interface. The assembly further includes a torque generating device coupled to an input shaft. The torque generating device is coupled to the input interface of the housing such that the input shaft is positioned within the housing. The assembly also includes a spur gear that is coupled to the input shaft and a face gear that is positioned within the housing. The face gear is in gear meshing engagement with the spur gear. Additionally, the assembly includes an output shaft that is coupled to the face gear and extends from the output interface. The output shaft is approximately perpendicular to the input shaft.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for a vehicle is disclosed, said drive mechanism converting the reciprocating clockwise-counterclockwise motion of an input shaft into continuous rotation of an output shaft by means of two one-way clutches mechanically coupled to the input shaft and the output shaft, said one-way clutches having their power stroke in opposite directions of rotation. In an embodiment, said drive mechanism can be contained in a wheel hub and used for human-powered vehicles such as scooters, bicycles, wheelchairs, rollerskates, or other vehicles.

Abstract: A distal side link hub is connected with a proximal end side link hub through three sets of link mechanisms for alteration in posture. At least two sets of the link mechanisms include an actuator for arbitrarily changing the posture of the distal end side link hub relative to the proximal end side link hub by rotating a proximal side end link member and a reduction gear unit for reducing the speed of and transmitting the operation amount of the actuator to the proximal side end link member. The reduction gear unit includes a geared speed reducing section having a small gear rotated by the actuator and a large gear provided in the proximal side end link member. The radius of pitch circle of the large gear is chosen to be equal to or greater than the arm length of the proximal side end link member.

Abstract: Various configurations of drive units for tarpaulin cover systems, particularly for use on vehicle bodies, are disclosed. Exemplary drive units include a gear arrangement configured to attach to an upper perimeter section of an open-top structure and at least one motion initiating device coupled to the gear arrangement. The gear arrangement can include a left spur gear attached to a left cable holder/pulley and a right spur gear attached to a right cable holder/pulley. A motion initiating device is configured to impart a force that initiates rotation of the left spur gear and the right spur gear in opposite directions and movement (i.e. retraction and extension) of a tarpaulin coupled to the gear arrangement. The motion initiating device can be either a crank, which is driven manually, or a motor, which is driven electrically. In other configurations, at least two bevel gears or at least one secondary spur gear are coupled to the motion initiating device.

Abstract: Provided is a gear device capable of resolving inconveniences such as abnormal wear that arises due to the relative misalignment between the internal gear pins and the external gear, and inhibiting an increase in the number of components. This gear device has an outer cylinder, internal gear pins, and a carrier. A plurality of pin grooves extending in the axial direction of the outer cylinder are formed on the inner peripheral face of the outer cylinder, and the internal gear pins are fitted in the pin grooves. The pin grooves are formed so that the length of the pin grooves becomes longer than the length of the internal gear pins. The carrier has a pair of pressing members which includes a pressing surface. The pressing surface is configured to regulate movement of the internal gear pins and an oscillating gear which includes external teeth in the axial direction.

Abstract: A gearbox housing assembly includes a first plate constructed of a rigid material and defining a first plane. A second plate of the gearbox housing assembly defines a second plane parallel to and spaced from the first plane. The second plate is constructed of a rigid material. A plurality of connectors couples the first plate and the second plate, with an interior space being defined between the first plate and the second plate. A mounting member is coupled to the second plate and has a mounting portion extending away from the interior space. The mounting member is distinct from the second plate to facilitate interchangeability of the mounting member.

Abstract: An actuating device has an actuating member (2) pivotable in a first operating state about an axis (1). The actuating member (2) is connected in a torsion-proof manner with a toothed member (3). The toothed member (3), in a second operating state, prevents pivoting movement of the actuating member (2). The toothed member is coupled, in a lockable manner, with a detent member (4). The detent member 4 is movably mounted with respect to the axis (1).

Abstract: A drive apparatus for a concentrator photovoltaic array including a gearbox case, a motor body housed within the gearbox case and a motor shaft coupled to and extending though a motor bearing of the motor body and having an axis of rotation. A front shaft mount bearing is coupled to one distal end of the motor shaft and a rear shaft mount bearing coupled to the other distal end of the motor shaft, and the front and rear shaft mount bearings are constrained by the gearbox case. A driver gear can be coupled to the motor shaft to drive the photovoltaic array. The front and rear shaft mount bearings transfer loads from the motor bearing to the gearbox case.

Abstract: A power transmission member that transmits rotation of an output shaft to a movable mechanism achieves a simpler structure and increased productivity compared to when a conventional flexible cable is employed. Out of plural output portions 30 of a clutch unit 2, power transmission members that transmit rotation of an output shaft 31 to a movable mechanism are configured by a conventional torque cable in a second output portion 30B and a third output portion 30C. However in a first output portion 30A, the power transmission member is configured by a gearbox 3 including a worm 71 that is coaxially and integrally formed with an output shaft 31A.

Abstract: A gear system 1 includes: an internal gear 12; an external gear 11; an input shaft 10 rotatably inserted into a center hole 11a formed in the external gear 11; and an anti-rotation section 19 configured to block rotation of the external gear 11. The input shaft 10 has an eccentric part 10a. The anti-rotation section 19 is formed such that the input shaft 10 is inserted into the anti-rotation section 19, and is rotatable about a center line of the input shaft 10. The gear system 1 includes: a brake 15 configured to disable movement of the anti-rotation section 19 about the input shaft 10; and a clutch system 16 configured to select one of a coupling state in which the anti-rotation section 19 and the input shaft 10 are coupled together to rotate together, and a non-coupling state in which the anti-rotation section 19 and the input shaft 10 are rotatable relative to each other.

Abstract: An adjusting device for a vehicle component, in particular for the seat back of a vehicle seat, has a first and a second fitting part which are disposed along an axis of rotation. The relative position of the two fitting parts with respect to one another can be changed. A torque is transmitted by a drive to a gear which rolls on the second fitting part and thereby adjusts the second fitting part.

Abstract: An actuator comprising a housing for a motor assembly including a rotatable motor pinion and a stator, a gear assembly including rotatable first, second, and third gears, and a sensor assembly. The motor pinion and the second gear are both mounted to the same shaft in the housing. The first gear s coupled to both the motor pinion and the second gear and the third gear is coupled to the second gear and defines an aperture adapted to receive the rotatable shaft of a vehicle part. In one embodiment, the third gear is a sector gear and a pair of washers and a bushing mount the sector gear for rotation in the housing.

Abstract: An adjustment drive for a component which can be operated both by means of the adjustment drive and also manually, in particular of a motor vehicle, wherein the adjustment drive comprises a drive unit and an output unit, wherein the output unit is provided in order to reduce the output speed of the drive unit, wherein the drive unit comprises a transmission component into which an overload protector is integrated.

Abstract: A self-leveling apparatus, a tray table for use with a seat comprising such an apparatus, and a method of maintaining a horizontal level of a mounting member are provided. The self-leveling apparatus comprises: a gear train rotatable about a fixed reference point, the gear train comprising a first gear fixedly mounted to the reference point; a rotatable last gear, and an odd number of rotatable intermediate gears meshing between the first gear and the last gear; and a mounting member adapted to be coupled the last gear, the mounting member having a surface capable of being positioned horizontally; wherein the last gear is further adapted to rotate locally about its axis an equal and opposite amount to a system rotation by the gear train about the reference point, thereby maintaining the surface horizontal.

Abstract: An adjustment drive for an adjusting device of a motor vehicle seat includes a drive motor 1, a two-stage reduction gear 4, 6, 7 and a housing 2, 3 for mounting a drive motor 1 and for accommodating the two-stage reduction gear 4, 6, 7. The gear elements of the first reduction gear stage 4 are arranged in a housing shell 2 of the housing 2, 3, which can be closed by a housing cover 3. In a front-end assembly 5 connectable with the housing shell 2 at least a part of the gear elements of the second reduction gear stage 6, 7 is arranged between the housing cover 3 and a cover plate 8 or cover and guide plate 9 connected with the housing cover 3 and is supported in axial direction.

Abstract: Seat actuators and methods for operating seat actuators are disclosed. A seat actuator comprises an actuator interface, a motor, and a brake. The actuator interface is adapted to be coupled to a corresponding seat interface. The motor is operable to provide a force to the actuator interface. The brake comprises a plurality of interlocking components. The brake is operable to prevent movement of the actuator interface by a mechanical interlocking of the plurality of interlocking components. A method for operating the seat actuator comprises operating a motor of the seat actuator to provide a force to an actuator interface, and operating a brake to prevent movement of the actuator interface by mechanically interlocking a plurality of interlocking components of the brake.

Abstract: Provided is an instrument driving device which is capable of suppressing loss of synchronism caused by vibration and impact etc.

Abstract: An actuating device includes a base link, a first link, a second link, a translating link, a shaft, and a drive. The base link includes a base plate, a first joint, and a second joint. The base plate extends between the first joint and the second joint. The first link is mounted to the first joint to allow rotation of the first link relative to the base plate at the first joint. The second link is mounted to the second joint to allow rotation of the second link relative to the base plate at the second joint. The drive includes an arc surface and is mounted to the translating link such that, when operating the actuating device, a position of the arc surface is fixed relative to the translating plate. The shaft is mounted to the arc surface to cause translation of the translating link as the shaft rotates.

Abstract: A water flow detector has a spring driven mechanical timer responsive to the movement of a lever. The lever is connected to a paddle. The paddle is responsive to the flow of water in a pipe. The detector via the spring driven timer responds to the flow of water in the pipe after a predetermined delay.

Abstract: An operator ratchet mechanism for effecting reciproctable lateral movement if an element of a geared drive train in a door, gate or barrier operator. The operator ratchet mechanism can be utilised to cause disconnection between the geared drive train and an electric motor of the door gate or barrier operator to enable the door gate or barrier to me manually moved, and subsequent reconnection between the geared drive connection and electric motor. An embodiment of a tilt door operator which enables disconnection and reconnection between a geared drive train and an electric motor of the operator by effecting lateral displacement of an element of the geared drive train is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are an object processing apparatus and a financial apparatus. The object processing apparatus comprises a motor, a shutter configured to close and open an object-entrance space, and a power transmission. The power transmission is configured to open or close the shutter according to operation of the motor and allow the shutter to be opened or closed by an external force when the motor is not operated. The power transmission transmits a driving force of the motor to the shutter without any electronic control.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle head lamp-purpose shield actuator, including a case, and a motor fixed inside the case, and a first rotating shaft rotated by the motor to be connected to an output shaft that drives a shield member for controlling an opening angle of a head lamp, and a second rotating shaft disposed inside the case to be connected to an output shaft that drives a shield member for opening the shield member, wherein the case is constructed by an inter-coupling of a left side case and a right side case, and the left side case and right side case each having a shaft connection part connecting a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, and an output shaft, respectively, thereby being used commonly in a left side head lamp and a right side head lamp, and consequently improving productivity and assembling capacity and reducing production expense.

Abstract: An actuator for a vehicle capable of selectively opening and closing a waste gate valve provided in a turbocharger is disclosed. The actuator includes a driving motor having a motor shaft, a gear assembly comprising a plurality of gears engaging with each other and with the motor shaft, a connecting unit connected with the gear assembly to move along the operation of the gear assembly, wherein the connecting unit is connected with a waste gate valve provided in a turbocharger housing.

Abstract: A drive device for a deployment element of a motor vehicle, in particular for a pivotable hinged window, which can be moved between an open position and a closed position in a motorized manner is provided. A spur gear transmission driven by an electric motor comprises an output gear having a coupling lever for coupling a deployment lever in a rotationally movable manner, a spur gear that meshes with the output gear, and an intermediate gear that is coaxial with the spur gear. The output gear has outer teeth having two teeth sections of different axial tooth width. The deployment lever that is coupled to the coupling lever extends in a plane of symmetry perpendicular to the rotational axes of the spur gear transmission.

Abstract: A vehicle door driving apparatus includes a driving mechanism fixed to a vehicle door and including a motor and a drum rotationally driven by the motor. A rope member is wound around the drum and linked to the vehicle body, and rotation of the drum is transmitted to the vehicle body by the rope member to open and close the vehicle door. The driving mechanism includes: a first small-diameter gear linked to the rotary axis of the motor to rotate together with the rotary shaft of the motor; a transmission gear rotatable around the axis extending in the vehicle width direction; a sun gear rotatable around such axis; a ring gear disposed on the same axis as the sun gear; and a carrier having a planet gear engaging the sun gear and the ring gear, and linked to the drum so that the carrier rotates together with the drum.

Abstract: A drive unit (5) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, has a motor (51), a gear unit which is provided on the drive output side of the motor (51) which has at least a drive output wheel which is rotatably supported about a core axis (K). The drive output wheel is provided with a core (59) which is rotatable about the core axis (K). The core (59) has a shaft receptacle (60) for a drive shaft (7) with a shaft axis (W) as central axis. The core axis (K) and the shaft axis (W) are offset in parallel by an eccentricity.

Abstract: Medical devices having a platform and an arm movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position. In some embodiments, the platform comprises at least one of a magnetically-attractive material and a material capable of being magnetically-charged. Methods of use.

Abstract: A locking device for an adjustment fitting of a vehicle seat has a locking cam rotatable about a first axis, and an actuation element rotatable about a further axis. The locking device has a locking position and a release position. The actuation element has a toothing system and the locking cam has a mating toothing system. The toothing systems have respective opening flanks, at least one of which is flattened to bring about an initially increased opening transmission ratio in comparison to a further course of the toothing systems.

Abstract: A tilting table device includes a first rotary member which is rotated by a rotation amount equivalent to that of a tilt shaft when rotation of the tilt shaft is transmitted; a second rotary member which has an axis parallel to that of the first rotary member and is rotated by a rotation amount equivalent to or substantially equivalent to that of the first rotary member in a direction opposite to that of the first rotary member when the rotation of the first rotary member is transmitted; two retaining members respectively provided at the first and second rotary members, in which when the center of gravity of a table is located at an uppermost position or a lowermost position, the retaining members are located on or near a line connecting rotation centers of the first and second rotary members, the retaining members are located at equivalent or substantially equivalent distances respectively from the rotation centers, both the retaining members are provided inside or outside the two rotation centers; and an ur

Abstract: A connecting device is used in an electronic device. The electronic device includes a housing including a bottom plate, a sidewall and a pivot shaft. The sidewall extends perpendicularly from the bottom plate and defines an opening and a slot. The pivot shaft extends perpendicularly from the bottom plate and is aligned with the slot. The connecting device includes a driven gear, a main body and a driving member. The driven gear is disposed on the bottom plate, rotatably positioned by the pivot shaft, and fixed to the main body. The main body defines more than one connection port. The driving member is engaged with the driven gear and protrudes out from the slot. The driving member is operable to rotate the driven gear and the main body around the pivot shaft, thereby switches the connection ports to be exposed to the outside of the housing via the opening.

Abstract: An electromechanical driving device (1) for use in a tailgate of a motor vehicle, with an electric motor (2) for the rotary drive of a spur gear (4) which is accommodated in a gear housing (3) and is operatively connected to a gear arrangement (5) in order to drive an output shaft (19) for a window wiper mechanism, wherein the spur gear (4) is accommodated rotatably in the gear housing (3) by means of a co-rotating spur gear shaft (6), wherein a shaft section (7) of the spur gear shaft (6) extends out of the gear housing (3) on which means for actuating a closing mechanism (8) for closing the tailgate and/or a tailgate window are accommodated. An electromechanical driving device (1) for use in a tailgate of a motor vehicle is therefore provided, said driving device, which is used to selectively actuate a wiper mechanism or a closing mechanism, having a simple design and comprising a gear housing which is designed in accordance with a known construction for driving a wiper mechanism.

Abstract: An elevator assembly includes a carrier, a first arm, and a second arm. Each arm has a primary portion pivotally connected to the carrier and a secondary portion pivotally connected to the primary portion. A first gear system interconnects the first arm and the second arm for synchronous rotation with respect to the carrier in opposite directions. A pair of second gear systems establish a geared relationship between the secondary portions of the arms and the carrier. A support member is connected to the secondary portions of the arms, wherein rotation of the primary portions of the arms with respect to the carrier drives the support member between a neutral position and at least a first extended position.

Abstract: An adjustment drive for local adjustment of a chassis component. The drive including a mounting (8), a first wheel (1) having a common first center line (9) and rotational axis, a second wheel (2), which is eccentric to the first wheel (1), has a second center line (13) that is parallel to the first center line (9), a third wheel (3) having a common third center line (10) and rotational axis. The third center line is either parallel to or coincident with the first center line (9). A drive system (16) is coupled to the mounting (8) and rotates at least the first and third wheels (1, 3). The second wheel (2) is eccentric to the third wheel (3) and is supported thereon so as to rotate about the second center line (13), and the first wheel (1) is coupled to the second wheel (2) for transmitting rotational motion.

Abstract: A drive apparatus is provided for a swing-out element of a motor vehicle, in particular for a swiveling swing-out window, which is automatically adjustable between an open position and a closed position along a movement path, including a driving gear driven by an electric motor, to which a swing-out lever connected to the swing-out element is coupled at a pivot point that is guided at a radial distance in relation to the rotary axle of the driving gear on a guide path deviating from a circular path, the distance decreasing along the guide path from the open position of the swing-out element to the closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive mechanism (30) especially for a window wiping device (1) with an elliptical wiping motion, said device comprising a primary actuating axle (20), a rotary support (40), a fixed toothed wheel (50), at least one central toothed wheel (60), an output toothed wheel (70), and a secondary actuating axle (50), the toothed wheels (50, 60, 70) being engaged with each other and forming a two-stage gear system. The invention is characterised in that the rotary support (40) comprises two supporting elements (41, 42) that respectively carry the two stages of the gear system, and in that the two supporting elements (41, 42) can be arranged in relation to each other following at least two separate angular positions in which the toothed wheels (50, 60, 70) are effectively engaged.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electromechanical actuator comprising at least an electric motor (1), as well as coupling (4) and gear reduction (4) means, which drive an output shaft (11). The invention is characterized in that the coupling and gear reduction means mesh with a crank plate (7) designed to be driven in rotation with an angular travel limited by two stops, a small connecting rod (9) being articulated to one end on a crank pin (8) of said crank plate and being articulated at its other end on a long connecting rod (10) which is itself integral with the output shaft, the two ends of said long connecting rod being respectively guided in displacement each along a guide, and the displacement angle between said two stops is more than 180°, the movements of the rod being structurally locked in case of overriding, the crank plate being immediately proximate to one of its travel limit stops.

Abstract: A combined no-back and torque limiter device that automatically prevents back-drive and over-torque actuator conditions with a combination of two compression-type brakes that are selectively operated with a self-energised ball ramp set and torsional spring mechanism.

Abstract: An actuator including a motor in driving connection with a cam rotatable about a cam axis, the actuator further including a cam follower connected to an output member, in which powered rotation of the cam causes the cam follower to be radially displaced relative to the cam axis to provide differing output positions of the output member and in which the profile of the cam includes a radial stop which, in conjunction with the cam follower, act as a detent so that the cam follower is capable of controlling the position of the cam.

Abstract: Actuating system comprising an actuator with a torque-transmission element for a movable element, in particular a swing-action panel in a motor vehicle, the movable element being mounted pivotably in a basic hinge element. The actuating system has a torque support arranged functionally between the basic hinge element and the actuator, at least one key profile being made in the torque support, so that it is possible to bring about axial plug-connection assembly with the basic hinge element.

Abstract: A window opening and closing assembly capable of controlling an opening angle of the window effectively is disclosed. The assembly comprises a base with a groove along a longitudinal direction thereof, a slider inserted in the groove, an arm rotatably mounted on the base, a handle rotatably placed at a portion of the base and having a worm gear at an end thereof, a worm wheel meshing with the worm gear, and a switch for controlling the location of the slider. Wherein the slider has an angled side inwardly angled at a side of the first sliding portion thereof and the arm has a straight side for restricting a rotation angle thereof. Thus, an opening angle of a window can be controlled by an operation of the straight side and angled side.

Abstract: An axial adjusting device including two discs (24, 29) which are rotatable relative to one another and coaxially supported relative to one another, between which discs (24, 29) and balls (35) are guided in pairs of ball grooves (34, 39) in the discs (24, 29), wherein the depth of the pairs of ball grooves (34, 39) is variable across the circumference of the discs; one of the discs (24, 29) is axially supported and one is axially displaceable against the returning forces of a resilient spring mechanism and at least one is drivable by a motor (11) which is incorporated into a housing (52) and whose motor shaft (12) is connected to a driving pinion (15), wherein the driving pinion includes a journal projection (16) which runs in a bearing (17) which is supported in the housing (52).