Abstract: A lifter device includes a pinion gear and a rotation control device that is configured to control rotation of the pinion gear. The rotation control device includes a rotation shaft, a support member, a rotation driving mechanism, and a lock mechanism. The rotation drive mechanism includes a feed gear, and a plurality of feed pawls. The lock mechanism is configured to release locking of the rotation shaft until any one of the feed pawls meshes with the feed gear when an operation handle is operated. A plurality of the feed pawls are provided with respect to either operation direction on a seat lifting side or lowering side of the operation handle, and one of the feed pawls meshes with the feed gear when at least one of the others of the feed pawls does not mesh with the gear.

Abstract: A seat lifter device includes: an output shaft; a support unit that supports the output shaft; an input unit; a ratchet-type feed unit configured to transmit rotation of the input unit to the output shaft; a lock unit configured to lock rotation of the output shaft relative to the support unit; a friction generation unit configured to apply a friction force between a rotation member and the support unit in response to an operation of the input unit rotating in a direction in which the seat is lowered; and a slippage preventing unit. When the input unit rotates in the direction in which the seat is lowered and the output shaft rotates preceding to the feed unit against the friction force to slip, the slippage preventing unit is fitted to the support unit by an elastic force in response to slippage of the output shaft to stop the slippage.

Abstract: An adjustment assembly for a motor vehicle seat, comprising an adjustment mechanism and a flange that is part of a seat frame, the adjustment mechanism comprising: a housing, itself comprising a bottom and a cover, an output member having a base, an end opposite the base, and a pinion between the base and the end, the pinion being mounted to pivot about an axis of rotation, a backplate, comprising a base plate fixed to the flange and an upper part intended to partially receive the output member, a pumping mechanism housed in the housing and configured to drive the pinion in rotation, the output member being in contact in the flange and in the upper part, the flange and the upper part allowing rotation of the output member about the axis of rotation.

Abstract: Pawls in a lifter device, having: outer teeth that are rotatably supported by shafts for in lock plates and are meshed with inner teeth of a base; and pins that are provided in an intermediate section in the radial direction, between the shaft center of the shafts and the teeth tips of the inner teeth, and are pressed in the rotation direction by a rotation transmittance plate during a release operation. The pins have a protruding shape that protrudes from the pawls in the thrust direction.

Abstract: A control system and method for controlling a multiple gear ratio automatic transmission in a powertrain for an automatic transmission having pressure activated fiction torque elements to effect gear ratio upshifts. The friction torque elements are synchronously engaged and released during a torque phase of an upshift event as torque from a torque source is increased while allowing the off-going friction elements to slip, followed by an inertia phase during which torque from a torque source is modulated. A perceptible transmission output torque reduction during an upshift is avoided. Measured torque values are used during a torque phase of the upshift to correct an estimated oncoming friction element target torque so that transient torque disturbances at an oncoming clutch are avoided and torque transients at the output shaft are reduced.

Abstract: A backrest recline mechanism including a first shaft attachable to a first seat assembly component and a second shaft attachable to a second seat assembly component. The first shaft has a slotted ring defining capture slots and an interior annular space. A control ring has a first end disposed in the annular space. The second shaft is engaged with a second end of the control ring. A first collar, having a plurality of release recesses, is rotatably disposed around the slotted ring. First bearings respectively retained within the capture slots are beneath the first collar. In a first rotational position of the first collar, the plurality of release recesses align with the capture slots to rotationally disengage the first and second components. In a second rotational position, the release recesses misalign with the capture slots to rotationally engage the first and second seat assembly components.

Abstract: A pumping device for a seat of a vehicle, in which a cam supporter supports a clutch cam to be balanced in the pumping device, thereby minimizing movement of the clutch cam due to an external force reversely input, and the cam supporter guides movements of brake rollers, thereby causing braking operation by the brake rollers to be precisely performed and improving operating performance.

Abstract: An modular lift system for hoisting objects along a track to a predetermined height. The lift system may include a limit switch, a carriage with an automatic emergency braking system, and a peak to engage the track, whereby the carriage rolls along the side rails of the track between the peak mounted to the top of the track and the bottom of the track. The carriage can be adjustable thereby permitting it to be adapted to various types and sizes of tracks. The automatic emergency braking system is adapted to prevent the uncontrolled descent of the carriage in the event of a cable or primary brake failure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seat pumping device for a vehicle. The seat pumping device includes: a housing having a through hole formed therein; a clutch cam positioned on an inside of the housing and coupled such that a coupling protrusion protruding outwardly of the housing through the through hole is turnable relative to the housing; a lever bracket positioned on an outside of an upper surface of the housing so as to face the clutch cam with the housing interposed therebetween, the lever bracket being coupled to the coupling protrusion of the clutch cam to be turned integrally with the clutch cam; and a supporting portion protruding from one of the upper surface of the housing and a lower surface of the lever bracket toward a remaining one, the upper surface of the housing and the lower surface of the lever bracket facing each other, the supporting portion supporting the lever bracket and the housing so as to be spaced apart from each other at a regular interval.

Abstract: A clutch unit, which transmits an operational force input to an operating lever to an output shaft member via an input-side clutch and an output-side clutch and outputs the operational force to a vehicle seat, includes a rotation suppressing member is provided which applies a rotational resistance force larger than a co-rotating force to between an input-side outer-ring member and a housing which is not rotated at a time of the returning operation of the operating lever, so as to suppress that the input-side outer-ring member is co-rotated by an input-side inner-ring member of the input-side clutch at the time of the returning operation of the operating lever.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seat pumping device for a vehicle, the seat pumping device including: a clutch drum turned by receiving torque of a lever and having a plurality of compressing protrusions radially formed along an edge thereof to be spaced apart from each other; a brake drum coupled to the clutch drum and having a circular vertical flange protruding toward the clutch drum, the vertical flange having a plurality of supporting protrusions protruding laterally of the vertical flange to be arranged between the compressing protrusions; and a securing portion provided between the vertical flange and the clutch drum which face each other, the securing portion guiding a relative turning of the clutch drum and the brake drum while blocking a relative translation of the clutch drum and the brake drum.

Abstract: A seat adjuster having a fixed part (12), a drive element (26), an output element (22, 24), a clamping body coupling arrangement (16) by means of which a back and forth movement of the drive element (22, 24) out of a neutral position and back into the neutral position is converted into a continued movement of the output element (22, 24) in a uniform direction of rotation, and a releasable locking device for locking the output element (22) in a form-fitting manner on the fixed part (12), characterized in that the locking device is formed by a locking ring (74) which is axially displaceable between a locking position, in which it is non-rotatably coupled to the output element (22), and a release position, and cam surfaces (82, 84) are formed on the locking ring (74) and the drive element (26), which cam surfaces are complementary to one another and translate a rotation of the drive element (26) away from the neutral position into an axial movement of the locking ring (74) into the released position.

Abstract: An adjustment device, in particular for adjusting motor vehicle seats, has: a) a rotatably mounted drive element; b) a rotatably mounted output element; c) a first sprag freewheel, by means of which the output element can be blocked steplessly in different positions in both adjustment directions, and which can be released via a release element; d) a second sprag freewheel, which is coupled to the first sprag freewheel via the release element and by means of which the output element can be blocked steplessly in different positions in both adjustment directions; e) an actuating element for releasing the second sprag freewheel; and f) an additional locking means for securing the first sprag freewheel against rotation with at least one rotatably mounted locking lever.

Abstract: A vehicle and a window assembly include a window movable between a closed and open position. The assembly includes an arm movable between a first and second position. The window is disposed in the closed position when the arm is in the first position and the window disposed in the open position when the arm is in the second position. The arm includes an extension fixed thereto such that the arm and the extension both move concurrently about a first pivot point. The assembly includes a connector coupled to the extension at a second pivot point. The arm is coupled to the window through the connector. The first and second pivot points are spaced from each other. The connector is coupled to the window such that movement of the arm moves the connector about the second pivot point which causes the window to move between the closed and open positions.

Abstract: A transmission and control method are disclosed which ensure proper stroke pressure and minimize torque transients during a shift event. The transmission includes a clutch having a torque capacity based on a fluid pressure, a torque sensor adapted to measure a torque value that varies in relationship to the torque capacity, and a controller. The method includes varying the fluid pressure around a predetermined value, measuring a resulting torque difference with the torque sensor, and adjusting a clutch control parameter if the resulting torque difference is less than a threshold value.

Abstract: A control system and method for controlling a multiple gear ratio automatic transmission in a powertrain for an automatic transmission having pressure activated friction torque elements to effect gear ratio upshifts. The friction torque elements are synchronously engaged and released during a torque phase of an upshift event as torque from a torque source is increased while allowing the off-going friction elements to slip, followed by an inertia phase during which torque from a torque source is modulated. A perceptible transmission output torque reduction during an upshift is avoided. Measured torque values are used during a torque phase of the upshift to correct an estimated oncoming friction element target torque so that transient torque disturbances at an oncoming clutch are avoided and torque transients at the output shaft are reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seat pumping device for a vehicle. The seat pumping device includes: a housing; a return spring guide which is fixedly coupled to the housing and has an embedded return spring; a clutch cam which is rotatably accommodated in the housing; and a lever bracket which is partially accommodated in the return spring guide and coupled to the clutch cam so as to be rotated integrally with the clutch cam, in which the lever bracket is maintained spaced apart from the return spring guide by a separation support means, thereby improving operating characteristics of a lever handle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pumping device of a vehicle seat and its operation mechanism. The pumping device includes: a housing encasing a pumping mechanism; a spring guide which has a ring shape formed with a cavity and is seated on a top surface of the housing, a coil spring being inserted in the spring guide; and a lever bracket which has a protruding portion formed on a central portion, an operating lever being coupled to a flange, and a locking protrusion protruding from the flange and locked to the coil spring through the guide slit of the spring guide. In particular, the protruding portion is connected to a cam of the pumping mechanism in a state of being inserted into the cavity of the spring guide.

Abstract: A locking device for an actuator, characterized in that it comprises a stationary ring that has an inner wall, a movable wheel comprising a cavity formed on the outer wall of the wheel opposite the inner wall of the ring, an inertia locking member located in the cavity, a resilient drawback member exerting a force on the locking member, the latter able by the inertia thereof to overcome the force exerted by the resilient drawback member to allow for the locking of the wheel via a wedging effect of the locking member between the cavity and the inner wall of the ring.

Abstract: Provided is an engagement position storage device capable of detecting a clutch engagement position of a vehicle finely and a brake system including such a device. In an engagement position storage device 2b that stores an engagement position of a clutch to engage and disengage power of a vehicle, when the vehicle becomes a traveling state in predetermined duration after acceleration in a front-back direction of the vehicle changes, the engagement position storage device 2b stores a clutch engagement position based on a clutch position detected when the acceleration changes. A brake system 1 includes a wheel latching mechanism 5 that latches wheels of a vehicle by driving a propelling member 5a by driving devices 3 and 4; and a controller 2 that controls driving of the propelling member 5a of the wheel latching mechanism 5 based on a clutch engagement position stored in the engagement position storage device 2b.

Abstract: A clutch unit includes a lever-side clutch section provided on an input side, for controlling rotational torque to be input through lever operation, and a brake-side clutch section provided on an output side, for transmitting the rotational torque from the lever-side clutch section to the output side, and interrupting rotational torque to be reversely input from the output side. The brake-side clutch section has a two-layer structure, in which two one-way clutches are arranged side by side in an axial direction. The first one-way clutch interrupts rotational torque in a forward direction, which is reversely input from the output side, through meshing of serrated projection and depression portions, whereas the second one-way clutch interrupts rotational torque in a backward direction, which is reversely input from the output side, through meshing of serrated projection and depression portions arranged in an opposite direction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pumping device for a vehicle seat including a clutch portion transferring rotational force input from a handle lever to a link means, a brake portion fixing the link means, a cylindrical front housing accommodating the clutch portion and the brake portion therein and having a pair of stoppers formed on an outer side surface thereof so as to be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval, a lever bracket having a pair of bracket legs provided radially outwardly with respect to the respective stoppers, the lever bracket being rotatably arranged on the outer side surface of the front housing so as to connect the handle lever to the clutch portion, and a return spring having a main body portion configured of a ring-shaped leaf spring and a pair of bending portions formed by bending both end portions of the main body portion.

Abstract: A control system and method for controlling a multiple gear ratio automatic transmission in a powertrain for an automatic transmission having pressure activated friction torque elements to effect gear ratio upshifts. The friction torque elements are synchronously engaged and released during a torque phase of an upshift event as torque from a torque source is increased while allowing the off-going friction elements to slip, followed by an inertia phase during which torque from a torque source is modulated. A perceptible transmission output torque reduction during an upshift is avoided. Measured torque values are used during a torque phase of the upshift to correct an estimated oncoming friction element target torque so that transient torque disturbances at an oncoming clutch are avoided and torque transients at the output shaft are reduced.

Abstract: A stepless speed variation transmission drive unit, in particular for industrial, agricultural or railway machinery, comprises at least a first input pinion (10), at least a first hydraulic motor (12) connected to said first input pinion (10), an output shaft (30), and at least a second hydraulic motor (22, 23). The first hydraulic motor (12) is connectable and disconnectable to/from said output shaft (30) by means of a clutch (50), while the second hydraulic motor (22, 23) is adapted to transmit the movement directly to the output shaft (30). The transmission drive unit further comprises a brake device (70) adapted to block the rotation of the first hydraulic motor (12) when said first hydraulic motor (12) is disconnected from the output shaft (30).

Abstract: A clutch unit includes a lever-side clutch section provided on an input side, for controlling rotational torque to be input through lever operation, and a brake-side clutch section provided on an output side, for transmitting the rotational torque from the lever-side clutch section to the output side, and interrupting rotational torque to be reversely input from the output side. The brake-side clutch section has a two-layer structure, in which two one-way clutches are arranged side by side in an axial direction. The first one-way clutch interrupts rotational torque in a forward direction, which is reversely input from the output side, through meshing of serrated projection and depression portions, whereas the second one-way clutch interrupts rotational torque in a backward direction, which is reversely input from the output side, through meshing of serrated projection and depression portions arranged in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A clutch unit includes lever-side clutch portion for controlling transmission and interruption of rotational torque to an output side through lever operation and a brake-side clutch portion for transmitting torque input from the lever-side clutch portion to the output side and for interrupting torque reversely input from the output side. The lever-side clutch portion has an outer centering spring provided between a lever-side outer ring to be rotated through the lever operation and a cover restricted in rotation, for accumulating an elastic force obtained by torque input from the lever-side outer ring and for restoring the lever-side outer ring to a neutral state with the accumulated elastic force through releasing of the torque input from the input-side member. The outer centering spring has a band plate-like spring member having a C-shape.

Abstract: A silent ratchet including at least one clamping element (16) and an outer ring (12) and an inner ring (14) arranged coaxially in the outer ring, the inner and outer rings together forming a raceway (18) and a clamping contour (20?) for the clamping element (16), wherein the outer ring (12) and the inner ring (14) are each formed by a plurality of lamella (12a-12d; 14a-14c) stacked one over the other and rigidly held together.

Abstract: An actuating device comprises a handle, a housing, and a driven member connected to the handle, the driven member being rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof, the housing containing: a brake mechanism, for restricting rotation of the driven member when the brake mechanism is engaged; a means for disengaging the brake mechanism; a means for rotating the driven member in either the clockwise or counter-clockwise direction; and, a clutch mechanism for restricting reverse rotation of the driven member when driven in the clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. The actuating device of the invention is particularly suited for actuating a seat height adjustment mechanism of a vehicle.

Abstract: A pumping device for a vehicle seat cushion, which rotates a link gear mounted to the seat cushion as an actuating lever is rotated, thereby controlling the height of the seat cushion. This pumping device generates a uniform clutch force at the same position at all times and prevents undesired movement of the actuating lever so that the actuating lever can be located at the regular position at all times. In addition, when operating the actuating lever in the same direction continuously, the pumping device can minimize the degree of angle at which the actuating lever idles, so that the pumping device can improve the controllability of the actuating lever, thereby effectively transmitting the operating force of the actuating lever to the link gear. Therefore, this invention causes the user inconvenience and improves the quality of the vehicle seat, and remarkably improves assemblability and productivity of the pumping device.

Abstract: A winch clutch includes a driving block and a driven block respective connected to a motor and a transmission shaft of a deceleration clutch mechanism of a winch, the driving block and the driven block each having two spaced protruding flanges, a brake spring mounted between the driving block and the driven block and having retaining end portions disposed at two opposite ends thereof and respectively engaged into gaps between the protruding flanges of the driving block and gaps between the protruding flanges of the driven block, a brake bush accommodating the driving block, the driven block and the brake spring, and a one-way bearing fixedly mounted in the winch around the brake bush to limit rotation of the brake bush in a first direction. Thus, the winch brake has the characteristics of high reliability and high durability.

Abstract: A safety brake device for a theatre hoist to prevent the uncontrolled release of a load that is suspended above or below people includes an overrunning clutch and a torque disc. The torque disc only rotates with the overrunning clutch when the load is lowered, but must overcome friction forces applied to the surface of the torque disc to do so. The friction forces are constantly applied to the torque disc by maintaining friction material in contact with the torque disc. The friction material is a non-asbestos, non-metallic composite saturated with a lubricant.

Abstract: A manual seat height adjuster mechanism for a seat of a vehicle includes a freewheel brake mechanism having a rotatable output pinion to engage and rotate an adjustment component of the seat to adjust a height of the seat and a locking mechanism selectively engagable and disengageable with the freewheel brake mechanism to allow the height of the seat to be adjusted and to prevent the height of the seat from moving once the height has been adjusted.

Abstract: A clutch unit includes a lever-side clutch portion for controlling transmission/interruption of rotational torque to an output side with lever operation, and a brake-side clutch portion for transmitting torque input from the lever-side clutch portion to the output side and for interrupting torque reverse-input from the output side. The lever-side clutch portion includes an input-side member to which torque is input with the lever operation and claw portions extending in an axial direction are provided on an outer periphery of the lever-side outer race of the input-side member. The brake-side clutch portion includes a stationary-side member restricted in rotation, and claw portions of the lever-side outer race are brought into slidable contact with an end surface of a brake-side outer race with rotation of the lever-side outer race, the rotation being effected with lever operation.

Abstract: A pumping device for a vehicle seat cushion, which rotates a link gear mounted to the seat cushion as an actuating lever is rotated, thereby controlling the height of the seat cushion. This pumping device generates a uniform clutch force at the same position at all times and prevents undesired movement of the actuating lever so that the actuating lever can be located at the regular position at all times. In addition, when operating the actuating lever in the same direction continuously, the pumping device can minimize the degree of angle at which the actuating lever idles, so that the pumping device can improve the controllability of the actuating lever, thereby effectively transmitting the operating force of the actuating lever to the link gear. Therefore, this invention causes the user inconvenience and improves the quality of the vehicle seat, and remarkably improves assemblability and productivity of the pumping device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pumping device for a seat cushion of a vehicle, in which a brake assembly 40 is disposed outside a clutch assembly 30 and parts are arranged in a line, such that it is possible to reduce the entire size, volume, and weight, thereby reducing cost. Further, because it is possible to prevent pollution of parts, it is possible to improve the durability, performance, and quality. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce operational noise and improve operational sensitivity.

Abstract: Provided is a seat where pumping operation of a lever of the seat not only rotates an output member by inching but also, when a load in the operation direction of the lever is applied to the output side member, rotates it at one stroke in that direction. A seat adjustment device of the seat has a clutch unit (X) provided between the lever and a rotation member of a movement mechanism.

Abstract: A clutch unit has a lever side outer ring or a brake side outer ring with increased strength and in which an elastic deformation amount is reduced to improve breaking torque. The clutch unit has a lever side clutch section provided on an input side, for controlling transmission and interrupting rotational torque to an output side through lever operation, and also has a brake side clutch section provided on the output side, for transmitting input torque from the lever side clutch section to the output side and interrupting reverse input torque from the output side. A lever side outer ring of the brake side clutch section includes two members, a thick plate-like member formed by punching and a cover formed by press working. The plate-like member and the cover are integrally fixed together by swaging by means of a lever-side side plate. A lever side outer ring of the lever side clutch section is formed of a thick plate-like member formed by punching.

Abstract: A pumping device and a height adjuster for a vehicle seat are disclosed. The pumping device comprises a support plate; a cam receiver accommodated in the support plate; a brake cam received in the cam receiver to be integrally rotated with the shaft, and defining receiving spaces between the brake cam and the cam receiver; locking means received in each receiving space to allow and prevent rotation of the brake cam in the cam receiver; a control plate for applying the pushing force to the locking means; a bidirectional clutch coupled to the control plate if rotating force is applied and returned to a state of being decoupled from the control plate if the rotating force is not applied; a cover plate assembled with the support plate; a lever plate provided outside the cover plate; and elastic returning means for returning the lever plate to a predetermined reference position.

Abstract: The seat adjustment mechanism has a housing with an outer ring and an inner ring. The rings are arranged concentrically. Clamping bodies interact with double clamping ramps on the rings and are arranged in an annular space between the rings. Spring supports pivot in relation to each other, interact with a stop on the housing, are arranged concentrically with the rings, and engage in each case both in the annular space and in an inner space arranged radially within the inner ring. The spring supports are braced in relation to each other by a spring, which is arranged in the inner space to secure the clamping bodies in the center of the double clamping ramps. Stop surfaces of the spring supports are acted upon by a force in the direction in which they are minimally spaced apart.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for a seat height adjustment mechanism of a vehicle seat, comprising a drive element which can be driven in opposite directions of rotation, and a driven element which can be driven by means of this drive element, and also comprising two unilaterally acting freewheels which are arranged between this drive element and this driven element and are connected to run in opposite directions, and of which in each case one can be brought out of engagement by means of an unlocking device, and further comprising a restoring device, by means of which the drive element can automatically be brought back into the neutral position when it is deflected out of its neutral position, wherein, in order to allow a fine adjustability of the driven element driven by the drive element, the pivotability of the drive element is limited by means of two stops.

Abstract: The invention relates to a PTO brake control system. There is a need for an improved and safe PTO brake control system. A PTO may be put into a driven and a non-driven condition an is braked by a PTO brake. A PTO brake control system includes a vehicle speed sensor and an ECU for controlling the PTO brake. The ECU deactivates the PTO brake when the vehicle is stationary and the PTO is not driven. This allows the PTO to be manually rotated to facilitate coupling of the PTO to an implement.

Abstract: A chain saw with a centrifugal clutch in a housing made at least partially of, or which is mounted magnetized material which aides clutch operation. An elongated support extending outward from inside the housing preferably includes at least one lateral or longitudinal slit to aid with adjusting chain saw tension or braking.

Abstract: A device which can easily adjust a relationship between a clutch pressure of an input clutch and a braking force (brake pressure) generated by a brake device to a desired relationship by a simple structure, in which a draining oil passage which is branched from an oil passage for supplying a pressure oil to the input clutch is provided, and the draining oil passage is communicated with a tank. The draining oil passage is provided with a pressure reducing valve which increases the pressure oil flowing through the draining oil passage depending on the valve position to decrease a clutch pressure of the input clutch. A brake operating member is mechanically coupled with a valve operating member of the pressure reducing valve, and the valve operating member of the pressure reducing valve is mechanically coupled with a valve operating member of the brake control valve by, for example, a spring.

Abstract: An adjustment device for producing a two-sided rotational movement for window lifters and seat adjusters in motor vehicles, containing a drive element; an angle-shifting element with a hollow cylindrical bearing surface, driven by actuation of the drive element; a driven element; a coupling arranged in the power flux between the drive element and the driven element, transmitting an adjustment movement of the drive element exclusively to the driven element when the drive element is moved from a neutral initial position in one direction or another, in addition to a brake lock arranged between the driven element and the output element, blocking torque introduced on the output side; in addition to a reset device which returns the drive element to a neutral initial position. The coupling is provided with a reinforcing lever, which is actively connected to the drive element.

Abstract: In a hydraulic circuit for controlling a clutch/brake system having a clutch that is disposed separately from the brake in a main drive of a mechanical press, wherein the brake is spring-loaded in a direction opposite to an engagement direction of the clutch, a piston/cylinder unit is provided that moves the clutch and the brake into a coupling position or a braking position, respectively. A pressure line connects a press safety valve to the piston/cylinder unit for generating torque at the clutch. A bidirectionally passable hydraulic connection connects a metering piston unit to the piston/cylinder unit in parallel to the press safety valve.

Abstract: A clutch assembly for a window regulator motor includes a gear housing with a helical gear disposed in the gear housing. The helical gear includes first and second circumferential surfaces. An opposing pair of slots is formed through the first circumferential surface of the helical gear. A cushion is coupled to the helical gear. A cushion plate is in turn connected to the cushion. A pair of spaced locking pawls is pivotally attached to the helical gear and extends through the pair of slots formed through the first circumferential surface. The cushion plate includes a cam section formed thereon. The cam section contacts one of the pair of locking pawls in response to rotation between the helical gear and cushion plate wherein the locking pawl engages a gear housing preventing movement of the helical gear.

Abstract: A-way locking rotary drive clutch assembly for actuating an adjuster mechanism on an automotive vehicle seat including a cylinder (30) fixedly secured to the vehicle seat and a mobile flange (40) rotatable journaled to the cylinder and fixedly secured to an input shaft (18) for externally actuating the adjuster mechanism. The cylinder includes a cylindrical bearing surface. The clutch assembly includes a plurality of cams (50, 52) enactable with the bearing surface to prevent rotation of the mobile flange relative to the cylinder. The cams are rotatable assembled to the mobile flange for moving in and out of engagement with the bearing surface. The cams are biased into engagement with the bearing surface. A handle body (60) journaled to the cylinder includes a plurality of teeth engagable with teeth on the mobile flange. Tabs (62) extend from the handle body to move the cams out of engagement with the bearing surface during rotation of the handle body relative to the mobile flange.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a seat cushion pumping device for a vehicle adapted to adjust a height of a seat cushion. The seat cushion pumping device comprises a clutch unit adapted to transmit a rotating force to gears of a conventional link member for adjusting the height of a seat cushion in a desired direction where the seat cushion is to be moved, and a brake unit for fixing the operated link member so as not to move. The clutch unit and the brake unit are accommodated between a lower bracket and an upper bracket, which are positioned in front of a mounting bracket for accommodating the entire pumping device there between.

Abstract: A power transmitting apparatus comprises a housing having an opening at its end surface in the longitudinal direction thereof to be closed by a cover member (33), which supports an end of a brake support shaft (60) rotatably supporting a brake shoe (61). A hydraulic cylinder (63) for operation the brake is detachably attached to a side wall of the housing. A piston (64) of the hydraulic cylinder contacts with a free end of the brake shoe. The cover member also supports ends of a clutch shaft (26) and a PTO shaft (29), while a clutch housing (38) of a PTO clutch (27) is provided on the clutch shaft so as to be braked by the brake shoe in the state of the PTO clutch disengaged, thereby constituting a subassembly. By attaching the cover member to the end surface of the housing so as to close the opening, all the brake support shaft, the clutch shaft and the PTO shaft supported by the cover member are installed in the housing.

Abstract: A ratcheting, locking actuator for selectively positioning ergonomic devices is disclosed. The actuator has an overrunning, locking clutch in a housing, a lever, a hanging ratchet and a pulley for anchoring a traction element. The pulley is driven by a gear which is driven by the one of two ratchet pawls in either of two selectable directions. The drive direction is controlled by a lever to which a ratchet post is attached. Engagement and disengagement of the ratchet pawls with the drive gear is controlled by steps on the housing. The actuator is especially useful for controlling traction elements such as bowden cables for ergonomic devices such as lumbar supports.