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Document | Title | Date |
20080229863 | Reach Adjust for a Handlebar-Mounted Lever Assembly - A reach-adjustable lever assembly mounted to a handlebar for actuating one of a gear-change and braking device. The lever assembly generally including a support member, a lever pivotably connected to the support member and a reach adjust mechanism. The reach adjust mechanism includes a follower, a cam and a cam seat for retaining the cam in a current user-selectable position. The follower is fixedly supported on one of the support member and the lever and the cam is rotatably supported on the other of the support member and the lever. The cam has a plurality of user-selectable positions. The lever is rotatably biased toward a rest position to position the cam against the follower. The cam and the follower are configured to provide a different rest position of the lever for each of the user-selectable positions. | 09-25-2008 |
20080229864 | Electronic Device Controller - A controller capable of realizing continuous click feelings within an operation range of the controller and a specific click feeling at a specific position of the operation range with continuous natural maneuvering feeling. When a first member to which an element shaft of an electronic device is fixed is rotated relatively to a second member to which an element body of the electronic device is fixed to rotate the shaft, the controller adjusts the control amount the element. A notch array, formed of a serration and a first pawl, and a position confirmation means, formed of a notch and a pawl, are disposed between the first member and the second member. Both members are disposed oppositely with respect to the shaft. A center click feeling, different from the feeling in the notch array, can be obtained at the center within the range of the notch array. | 09-25-2008 |
20090100955 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A LEVER CONTROL - Embodiments of the present invention provide a rotary based hand control that provides hysteresis to an operator. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 04-23-2009 |
20090107282 | HANDLE MECHANISM AND LOCK | 04-30-2009 |
20090241720 | SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSMISSION IN VEHICLE - A bootless type shift lever assembly for a transmission in a vehicle, in which a separate gap blocking device is mounted so as to block a gap between the outer surface of a hard cover and an end of the open upper surface of a console, thereby preventing foreign materials from being introduced into the console toward a shift lever and a shift mechanism, more uniformly maintaining a motion path of the hard cover when the shift lever is manipulated to thereby allow the shift lever to be smoothly manipulated, preventing noise from being caused by the gap, and improving beauty of the interior of the vehicle. | 10-01-2009 |
20100064838 | RESERVOIR TANK FOR HYDRAULIC BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY - Described herein is a hydraulic brake lever assembly that includes a clamp member that includes a handle bar opening, a housing extending outwardly from the clamp member, and a lever pivotally connected to the clamp member. The housing includes a cylinder defined therein that includes a master piston. The clamp member and the housing cooperate to define a reservoir having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is substantially located in the housing and extends substantially parallel to the cylinder and the second portion is substantially located in the clamp member between the handle bar opening and the lever. | 03-18-2010 |
20100077885 | Arrangemmmment In Control Device of Work Machine - A method for removing impurities from a control device of a work machine and a control device. The control device ( | 04-01-2010 |
20100107802 | Accelerator operating device - An accelerator operating device including a body fixed to a handlebar; an accelerator lever supported on the body so as to rotate freely around a predetermined axial line and that rotates between a close position and a maximum open position; a first return spring that returns the accelerator lever to the close position; and a load generation mechanism that generates a load on a rotational operating force of the accelerator lever by frictional resistance. The load generating mechanism includes a rotational slider arranged to freely rotate around the axial line that can be pressed and rotated by opening rotation of the accelerator lever; a slide receiving part formed in the body that allows the rotational slider to slide; a biasing spring that biases the rotational slider toward the slide receiving part; and a second return spring that returns the rotational slider to a rest position. | 05-06-2010 |
20100126299 | HANDLE CONTROL PROVIDED WITH AN ANGULAR POSITION SENSOR - A handle control provided with: a supporting body, which is provided with a central through hole and is adapted to be fitted about a handlebar to be rigidly fixed to the handlebar; a twist grip, which has a tubular shape, is rotationally carried by the supporting body and is centrally perforated to be fitted about the handlebar so as to rotate with respect to the handlebar; and an angular position sensor, which is adapted to read the angular position of the twist grip; the angular position sensor has at least one rotor, which is supported by the twist grip to rotate along with the twist grip and is adapted to influence an electric field; and at least one reader, which is carried in a stationary position by the supporting body, is arranged close to the rotor, and is suitable for a contactless and remote reading of the orientation of the rotor. | 05-27-2010 |
20100147099 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING MACHINES AND VEHICLES - A control device for controlling a machine or similar vehicle. The control device includes a control lever, a fixed console upon which the control lever is movably mounted about at least two intersecting axes, a plurality of crossing holders mounted to the fixed console, each crossing holder having a longitudinal slit for guiding the control lever, and a mechanical device having force modifying points configured to be detected by tactile means during any movement of the control lever, wherein the mechanical device is positioned between the fixed console and the crossing holders, and above an installing plane of the fixed console, and wherein the intersecting axes of the crossing holders pass below an installation plane of the fixed console. | 06-17-2010 |
20100199798 | BICYCLE BRAKE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle brake operating device is provided with a handlebar bracket, a brake lever, an operation unit and a detection device. Rotation of the operation unit is detected by the detection device. The operation unit is arranged so that it does not readily hinder a braking operation. The operation unit also arranged so that it us not readily damaged when the bicycle falls over. | 08-12-2010 |
20100199799 | SHIFTING ELEMENT COMPRISING AT LEAST THREE SHIFT POSITIONS FOR SHIFTING TWO GEAR RATIOS - A shift element comprising at least three shift positions for shifting two gear transmission ratios in which in a first end position, which corresponds to a first shift position, the first gear transmission ratio is engaged and in a second end position, which corresponds to a second shift position, the second gear transmission ratio is engaged, while in the central position, which corresponds to a third shift position, both gear transmission ratios are engaged. | 08-12-2010 |
20100206121 | Device for Transmitting Movements and Components Thereof - A transmission member for a device for transmitting movements comprising an actuator for providing movements to be transmitted and a base member, the transmission member comprising a first arm adapted to be coupled to the base member and comprising a base portion and a curved portion, and at least one engagement means for engagement with the actuator of the device for transmitting movements from the actuator to the transmission member. | 08-19-2010 |
20100212450 | RIPPER OPERATING DEVICE - A ripper operating device is configured to perform operations of a ripper of a work vehicle. The ripper operating device includes a support portion, an operating lever, and an operating switch part. The operating lever is supported by the support portion to be movable with respect to the support portion in a first direction to perform a first operation and non-movable in a second direction. The first direction intersects a front-and-rear direction at an intersection point corresponding to a neutral position of the operating lever to form an acute angle with the front-and-rear direction on a rearward-outward side of the intersection point. The second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction and substantially matches with a direction in which a forearm of an operator extends when operating the ripper. The operating switch part is arranged on the operating lever to perform a second operation other than the first operation. | 08-26-2010 |
20100218636 | BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FOR A BICYCLE - A brake lever assembly for a bicycle includes a pull lever having a pivot hole defined in one end thereof. The pull lever has a pivot bearing received in the pivot hole. A hollow holder is movably connected to the pull lever. The hollow holder has a retaining slot defined therein for retaining the end of the pull lever. The hollow holder has two guiding gutters defined therein for receiving the pivot bearing. A brake seat is connected to the hollow holder and mounted on a handlebar of a bicycle. A hydraulic mechanism is mounted between the pull lever and the brake seat. When the pull lever is pivotally rotated relative to the hollow holder, the pivot bearing simultaneously slides along the two guiding gutters, and the hydraulic mechanism is simultaneously actuated by a movement of the pull lever. | 09-02-2010 |
20100263473 | MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING BRAKE - The invention relates to a parking brake for a motor vehicle, comprising a brake actuation lever which is arranged pivotably on a lever holder , a coupling unit for coupling the brake actuation lever to a brake cable, a locking device which comprises a toothing arranged on the lever holder and a locking catch engaging in the toothing , a catch spring for prestressing the locking catch in the direction of the toothing , a release device which comprises a push rod which can be displaced between an inoperative position and a release position along the brake actuation lever , and a triggering element, wherein the push rod has an aperture , a guide element for guiding the push rod and a spring element for prestressing the push rod . A motor vehicle parking brake which makes low-noise actuation and release possible and in which high mechanical loads on the release device are avoided is provided according to the invention in that the push rod is assigned a damping element, and in that the damping element interacts with the guide element at least in the inoperative position of the push rod . | 10-21-2010 |
20100282015 | SHIFTING DEVICE - A shifting device, particularly for bicycle gearshifts, having an attachment device ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100300235 | Shift Lever Head - A shift lever head attached to a free end of a shift lever by the first end region thereof for actuating a transmission of a motor vehicle. A receptacle open toward a second end region opposite the first end region is formed in the shift lever head, an input unit having a touch-sensitive and/or proximity-sensitive input surface being disposed in said receptacle. | 12-02-2010 |
20100313696 | CONTROL DEVICE WITH THUMB TRIGGER - A manual control device including a handle configured to be grasped by a hand with a thumb, and a trigger configured to be subjected to a pressure from the distal phalanx of the thumb. The trigger is placed relative to the handle so as to be able to be subjected to a pressure from the distal phalanx while the proximal phalanx from the thumb is resting along the handle. | 12-16-2010 |
20100326228 | OPERATING MECHANISM FOR A PARKING BRAKE - An operating mechanism for a parking brake includes a manual brake lever pivotably coupled to a bearing block and a locking device adapted to lock the manual brake lever into a position. The locking device includes a detent arranged on the manual brake lever and adapted to pivot around a pivoting axis, the detent having a bore, a locking segment connected to the bearing block, a spring element adapted to hold the detent into a locking position on the locking segment, and a connecting element adapted to secure the detent on the manual brake lever. The connecting element and the spring element jointly form a single structural unit adapted for insertion into the bore in the detent during installation of the detent on the manual brake lever. | 12-30-2010 |
20110056322 | PARKING BRAKE LEVER APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A parking brake lever apparatus for a vehicle includes a first latchet member and a second latchet member arranged along the direction of an axis of a rotating shaft of a holder member which rotatably supports a parking brake lever. The first latchet member and the second latchet member are arranged so that respective teeth thereof come into contact with each other at end surfaces facing in the direction of the axis of the rotating shaft when the parking brake lever is in an unlocked position. The first latchet member is moved toward the second latchet member by springs so that the respective teeth of the first latchet member and the second latchet member are engaged with each other when the parking brake lever is in a locked position. | 03-10-2011 |
20110056323 | ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE OF PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE OF OPERATING LEVER IN VEHICLE - A parking brake lever which provides ease of recognition of a locked state of the parking brake lever and improves the arrangement of the parking brake lever around a handle bar. A parking brake lever includes a handle rear arm portion provided adjacent to a left handle bar rearward thereof in an unlocked position in which a parking brake caliper is in an unlocked state, and a handle upper arm portion provided adjacent to the left handle bar upward thereof in the unlocked position in which the parking brake caliper is in the unlocked state. A rotating shaft of the parking brake lever is provided in the handle rear arm portion that is substantially parallel to the direction of the axis of the left handle bar, so that the parking brake caliper can be operated into the locked state by pulling the parking brake lever upward. | 03-10-2011 |
20110094328 | BUTTON ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING BUTTON SHAFT FOR BUTTON ASSEMBLY - To solve a tilting of a button in electronic information devices, there is provided a button assembly comprising: a housing with a guide surface formed inside thereof and extending along a direction; a button shaft slidably inserted into the guide surface, and comprising a first recess formed in an outer circumferential surface thereof; a washer inserted into the first recess, and preventing an outward ejection of the button shaft in the guide surface; and an elastic member that biases the button shaft outward, wherein the button shaft comprises a second recess formed adjacent to the first recess and a method of manufacturing a button shaft for a button assembly. | 04-28-2011 |
20110107868 | KEY MODULE WITH MULTI-COLOR MARKS - A key module includes a front panel, a light guide plate disposed under the front panel and a plurality of a plurality of elastic knobs disposed under the light guide plate. The front panel is divided to a plurality of push areas. The elastic knobs are corresponding to the push areas. Each push area defines an array of micropores running through the front panel. An inner face of each micropore is uneven. | 05-12-2011 |
20110154939 | GEAR SHIFT OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle gear shift operating device is a device configured to be mounted to a handlebar. The bicycle gear shift operating device includes at least one operating lever, a support member that supports the operating member and a mounting member that supports the support member on a handlebar. The mounting member has a mounting portion configured to be attached to the handlebar and a fastening portion that is configured to fasten the support member. The mounting member is configured to be selectively fasten the support member in either a first mounting orientation in which the fastening portion is offset in a first axial direction of the handlebar from the middle portion or a second mounting orientation in which the support member is offset in a second axial direction that is opposite the first axial direction. | 06-30-2011 |
20110167947 | Vehicular manipulation input apparatus - A vehicular manipulation input apparatus includes, as a pair arranged at different positions, a first manipulation section to execute a first control and a second manipulation section to execute a second control, the second control including a denial of the first control such as suspension, release, nullification, regress, or replacement of the first control with a previous control prior to the first control. A second manipulation direction of second manipulation section is orthogonal to a first manipulation direction of the first manipulation section; alternatively, the second manipulation direction has a directional component opposite the first manipulation direction of the first manipulation section. | 07-14-2011 |
20110185838 | PUSH BUTTON SWITCH WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - A push button switch includes a base, a locking member received in the base, a push button switch penetrating the base to engage with the locking member, and a lock body. The base defines a receiving chamber and includes first magnetic members. The push button switch defines a hole. The lock body includes second magnetic members, and penetrates the hole and the receiving chamber to engage with the base by the first magnetic members attracting the second magnetic member. The push button is limited to slide by the lock body and is slideable along the base when the lock body is driven to rotate relative to the push button by an external force. | 08-04-2011 |
20110192249 | BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle operating device is provided with a first operating unit, a second operating unit and a connecting member. The first operating unit includes a clamp portion for attaching the bicycle operating device to a bicycle and a first operating member. The second operating unit includes a second operating member. The connecting member includes first and second attachment portions. The first attachment portion is detachably attached to the first operating unit by a first adjustable connection. The second attachment portion is detachably attached to the second operating unit by a second adjustable connection. The first adjustable connection changes a relative position of the connecting member with respect to the clamp portion in a first direction. The second adjustable connection changes a relative position of the connecting member with respect to the second operating unit in a second direction that is different from the first direction. | 08-11-2011 |
20110232412 | SWITCH FOR VEHICLE - A switch for a vehicle includes: a first operating member provided on a mounting surface of the vehicle, the first operating member being operable by tilting; and a plurality of projections provided on the first operating member, the projections being operable by pushing, wherein the first operating member is shaped line symmetrically so that a central part of the first operating member is dented most; and the projection projects forward with respect to the central part of the first operating member, and the projection is uplifted along an outer wall part of the first operating member. | 09-29-2011 |
20110252916 | Sensor device for measuring torque in steering systems - A sensor device for measuring torque in steering systems of vehicles comprises a magnet that is disposed on a shaft in a rotationally fixed manner, and a magnetic field sensor. The magnet is held by a magnet holder, which is to be connected to the shaft, wherein the magnet holder comprises a receiving region disposed at a radial distance from the shaft and the magnet is disposed on the inside of the receiving region facing the shaft. | 10-20-2011 |
20110303043 | Module For Controlling A Force Required To Actuate An Electromechanical Actuator - A force control module, assembly, or device for controlling a force required to actuate an electromechanical actuator or a set of electromechanical actuators. The electromechanical actuator is for example a computer mouse button, a keypad, or a joystick button. The force control module includes a lever element that is couplable to the electromechanical actuator, and a fulcrum element that is engageable with the lever element at a pivot point or fulcrum point. A displacement of the fulcrum element relative to the lever element varies a position of the fulcrum point. The force required for actuating the electromechanical actuator is at least partially dependent upon the position of the fulcrum point. By displacing the fulcrum element relative to the lever element, and hence varying the position of the fulcrum point, a user can vary the force required for actuating the electromechanical actuator. | 12-15-2011 |
20110314951 | Apparatus - An apparatus includes a switching member which is attached to a main unit of the apparatus; a fixing member which is placed to be movable in a direction along a surface of a supporting portion that is an attaching portion for the switching member, and that contacts with and supports the switching member, which is disposed separately from or integrally with the switching member, and which fixes the switching member; an opening/closing member which has an opening for operating the switching member, and which is openably and closably disposed with respect to the main unit to cover a periphery of the switching member; and a positioning member as defined herein. | 12-29-2011 |
20110314952 | ACTUATOR FOR CONTROL LOADING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an actuator for control loading system to produce the control force installed at the system which provides the control of such as the aircraft, the ship and the vehicles with the virtual simulation. More specifically, the present invention installed at the virtual simulation system, which relates to an actuator for control loading system, measures the force added while the force by the movement of the control stick is received in the horizontal direction, and connects a lever transmitting the control force equivalent to the added force and a reaction force to a direct drive motor, and includes a potentiometer which senses the initial reference position with sensing the angle of rotation separately from an encoder, and can limit the rotation range of the lever rotating and also fix the initial neutral position, and can be manufactured compactly on the whole. | 12-29-2011 |
20120090423 | ACTIVE GRIPPER FOR HAPTIC DEVICES - An active gripper for a haptic device including a parallel kinematics structure providing at least three degrees of freedom including three translational degrees of freedom, wherein the gripper comprises a first contact surface being adapted for contact by a first portion of a hand of a user, a second contact surface being adapted for contact by a second portion of the user's hand, which hand's second portion being moveable in relation to the hand's first portion, and a moveable member arranged between the first contact surface and the second contact surface and being adapted to actively move the first contact surface and the second contact surface in relation to each other. | 04-19-2012 |
20120096975 | SAFETY TRIGGER MECHANISM AND FUNCTIONAL FRAME FOR MOTION FURNITURE - The present invention discloses a safety trigger mechanism and functional frame for motion furniture for driving a drive mechanism of motion furniture. The safety trigger mechanism includes a mounting board, and a pull wire, a fork and a first restoring spring connected in turn. The fork is mounted turnably about a first rivet on the mounting board by the first rivet, and a bent hook is disposed on one end of the fork and interlocked with a driving arm of the drive mechanism. The safety trigger mechanism further includes a safety hook with a notch, which is mounted turnably about a second rivet on the mounting board by the second rivet. One side edge of the safety hook abuts against the bent hook of the fork, and the driving aim has an arresting pin disposed thereon. The initial position of the arresting pin is in the notch of the safety hook, and the arresting pin is detached from the notch of the safety hook when the safety hook turns clockwise. Since the arresting pin of the driving arm is hooked by the safety hook to ensure that the drive mechanism cannot be unfolded, the present invention has more safety. Even if a large external force acts on the driving arm, the drive mechanism won't unfold itself. | 04-26-2012 |
20120137817 | POWER CONTROL MEMBER FOR MANNED VEHICLE - A power control member for manned vehicles is revealed. The power control member includes a handle, a stem support and a power controller. The handle is sleeved and assembled with the stem support of a manned vehicle, and the power controller is arranged between the handle and the stem support. A power control shaft of the power controller shares the same axis with the handle and connects to the handle. Thereby rotation of the handle drives the power controller to control the direction and speed of the manned vehicle. | 06-07-2012 |
20120167707 | Pull Handle Structure of a Hand Puller - A pull handle structure of a hand puller contain a base including two opposite holes to insert two shafts respectively, each hole including a ratchet; a pulling handle including a rotating member with two side plates, each including a first and a second ends, the first end including an axial connecting portion on which a circular opening is formed so that the rotating member swings axially relative to the base, the side plate including a sliding rail, between the two side plates being defined a movable retaining element to contact with the ratchet; a movable bar including two elongated stems and a grip rod defined between the two elongated stems, and the elongated stem being fitted in the sliding rail to move slidably, between the rotating member and the movable bar being defined a locking device to obtain a positioning purpose when the movable bar is expended and retracted. | 07-05-2012 |
20120260761 | OPERATION INPUT DEVICE - An operation input device has an operation body that is provided with a handle portion and tilts about a rotation center point in a case where a user tilts an operation axis line of the handle portion, a tip end portion that is disposed at an end of the operation body and pushed in a direction to move apart from the handle portion in a direction of the operation axis line, a housing portion that houses therein the operation body and the tip end portion, and an abutment portion that is provided with an abutment surface. The tip end portion moves while abutting on the abutment surface during the tilting operation. The abutment surface is of a shape corresponding to a tilting direction of the operation body so as to guide the tip end portion during the tilting operation. | 10-18-2012 |
20120260762 | OPERATION INPUT DEVICE - An operation input device includes: an operation body having a handle portion, the operation body tilting when the user tilts the operation axis line of the handle portion, and the operation body turning when the user turns the handle portion around the rotation axis line; a stopping portion that abuts on and stops the operation body so as to limit a tilting range of the operation body; a first concavo-convex portion disposed on the operation body; and a second concavo-convex portion. The second concavo-convex portion is disposed at a position corresponding to the first concavo-convex portion of the operation body when the stopping portion stops a tilting motion of the operation body. The first concavo-convex portion and the second concavo-convex portion are engaged with each other so as to restrict a turning motion of the operation body. | 10-18-2012 |
20120272775 | TRANSMISSION BRAKE RELEASE TRIGGER - A transmission brake release trigger is used to launch a drag car off the starting line. The transmission brake release trigger may allow a user to simply pull a trigger when they see the light to go, like shooting a gun, thus eliminating the reverse muscle motion needed for conventional systems. The transmission brake release trigger may result in more consistent reaction times for drag car drivers. | 11-01-2012 |
20120272776 | VEHICLE DOOR CABLE ABUTMENT - A cable fitting includes a hollow cylinder sized to receive a portion of a sheath therein; and a lever including a blade supported on the cylinder; a pivot about which the blade pivots; an engagement member secured to the blade and spaced from the pivot in a first direction; and a tab secured to the blade and including a surface spaced from the pivot in a second direction opposite the first direction and on which force can be applied to elastically pivot the engagement member away from an engaged position. | 11-01-2012 |
20120272777 | Adjustable Folding Handlebar for Human Powered Vehicles - Embodiments of the present invention comprise a folding handlebar to allow the rider to adopt an aerodynamic riding position without superfluous bars protruding left and right and a control system so the rider has full access to braking and gear changing whether riding in the aero or non aero position. | 11-01-2012 |
20130000439 | Methods and Apparatus for Utilizing Electrically Powered Vehicles - A quick release electric throttle assembly connected to a supplemental electric propulsion system, wherein the propulsion system may be moved from one vehicle to another, and the throttle must be correspondingly moved among the vehicles as well is disclosed. The quick release interface may incorporate a disengaging and disengageable electric connection to permit electrical wiring to be quickly plugged and unplugged from the hand actuated accessory. The throttle may be further be configured as a low profile throttle, such as having a flat surface with at least one button by which the throttle may be actuated. The throttle may be secured and released from the control surface of a vehicle by wrapping the laminar flexible sheet at a desired position and wrapping a Velcro like strap over one another about the manual control surface. | 01-03-2013 |
20130032000 | BICYCLE COMPONENT CONTROL DEVICE - A bicycle component control device includes a bracket, a hydraulic brake unit and either a mechanical shifting unit or electric control unit. The bracket has a gripping portion. The hydraulic brake unit is operatively mounted on the bracket and configured to operate a hydraulic brake device. The mechanical shifting unit or the electric control unit is operatively mounted on the bracket and configured to operate a bicycle device. | 02-07-2013 |
20130098191 | SHIM SLEEVE FOR PIVOTING BUTTONS - A shim sleeve for pivot buttons is described herein. One embodiment may take the form of button assembly with a stem and a receiving portion pivotally coupled to the stem. The stem is positioned within an aperture of the receiving portion, with the aperture providing a gap between the receiving portion and the stem. A shim sleeve having non-uniform thickness is coupled over the stem and positioned between the receiving portion and the stem. The shim sleeve is configured to reduce the gap between the receiving portion and the stem. | 04-25-2013 |
20130186227 | WORKING VEHICLE - A working vehicle attachable an implement such as front loader includes a steering wheel, a steering column frame which supports the steering wheel and has a shape that is long in lengthwise direction, a joy-stick control lever which is disposed in a lateral side of the steering wheel, and a valve which is disposed on an outside face of the steering column frame and is connected to the joy-stick control lever. Accordingly, since the valve is disposed on the outside face of the steering column frame, it becomes easy to perform an assembling work, maintenance check work and the like with respect to the valve. | 07-25-2013 |
20130192407 | BICYCLE CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC DEVICE - A bicycle control device that includes a bracket configured to be mounted to a handlebar, a first lever pivotally mounted to the bracket and defining a first pivot axis, a second lever that includes a first user contact part pivotally mounted to the first lever that pivots about a second axis, and a first electrical switch mounted to one of the first lever and the second lever. The first electrical switch is operated in response to pivotal movement of the second lever about the second axis. The first pivot axis is positioned between the second pivot axis and the first user contact part. | 08-01-2013 |
20130247707 | PIVOTING STRUCTURE FOR A BRAKE LEVER - A pivoting structure for a brake lever includes a connector having one end connected to a handle of a bicycle and another end having a assembling space opened thereon; a brake lever having one end which is assembled to the assembling space; and a pivoting set having a horizontal shaft and a vertical shaft, one end of the horizontal shaft inserted through a wall of the assembling space, the vertical shaft passing through one end of the brake lever, another end of the horizontal shaft connected to the vertical shaft. Therefore, the brake lever is vertically and horizontally pivotable on the connector via the pivoting set. | 09-26-2013 |
20130269467 | POWER ACTUATOR WITH INTEGRAL DECOUPLING MECHANISM - A device and method for manually controlling a system including a first lever movable between multiple positions and a movable component. Also included are an automatic system and a manual system for moving the movable component in response to movement of the first lever. A manual engagement device is movable between an activated and a deactivated position. When the manual engagement device is activated the manual system couples the first lever and the movable component and when the manual engagement device is deactivated, the automatic system couples the first lever and the movable component. | 10-17-2013 |
20130298715 | LOCAL MAGNETIC ACTUATION OF SURGICAL DEVICES - A method of actuating a surgical device is described. A surgical tool is inserted into a body cavity of a patient through a natural orifice. A distal end of an actuation tool is inserted through a surgical access port in the body of the patient. The distal end of the actuation tool is positioned proximal to an external wall of the body cavity opposite the surgical tool. A magnetic coupling is established between the distal end of the actuation tool and the surgical tool. When the magnetic coupling is established, distal end of the actuation tool is located at the external wall of the body cavity and the surgical tool is located at the internal wall of the body cavity. The surgical tool is manipulated using the actuation tool through the magnetic coupling. | 11-14-2013 |
20140013894 | KEY MECHANISM WITH EASY ASSEMBLY - A key mechanism includes a tray, at least one keycap, at least one supporting structure and an engaging component. The at least one keycap is disposed on a side of the tray. The at least one supporting structure is connected to the tray and the at least one keycap for supporting the at least one keycap on the tray. The engaging component is installed on the tray. The engaging component includes a pivoting portion and an engaging portion. The pivoting portion is pivoted to the at least one supporting structure, and the engaging portion engages into an opening on a casing as the tray is assembled on the casing, so as to fix the tray on the casing. | 01-16-2014 |
20140076090 | HIDDEN BRAKING ASSEMBLY - A hidden braking assembly provides a connecting unit disposed inside a main frame. The connecting unit comprises an upper stem connected to a brake handle, a lower stem connected to a brake unit, and an adjusting set fixed to the lower stem and penetrated by the upper stem. A locking part of the adjusting set is operated to quickly adjust a telescoping length of an upper and a lower frame of the main frame. The connecting unit is synchronically adjusted during the adjustment of the upper frame and the lower frame. After the adjustment, the locking part is fixed to a body part of the adjusting set so that the two frames and the two stems can be firmly positioned, thereby facilitating a rapid adjustment of the telescoping length of the main frame and the connecting unit, increasing a using convenience, and attaining a stable braking effect. | 03-20-2014 |
20140090509 | MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PRESS-BUTTON TYPE, AND APPLICATION TO AN ELECTRICAL APPARATUS - The invention relates to a possibly reversible mechanical assembly, comprising a first component ( | 04-03-2014 |
20140096637 | REMOTE CONTROL FOR CONTROLLING MACHINERY - A remote control for controlling machinery that includes a multifunction identifier device incorporating key and starter button functions, the multifunction identifier device including a central body, in which electronic elements are housed, which is assembled with a bearing, the central body including a central part which is closed in the lower portion by an additional part inside which there is housed a magnet, the multifunction identifier device being coupled to an external push button panel by an adjustment ring. | 04-10-2014 |
20140260756 | ADJUSTABLE HAND LEVER FOR VEHICLE CONTROL - A hand control assembly comprising a base, an actuating mechanism movable relative to the base, a hub pivotally coupled to the base and positioned to move the actuating mechanism, a lever arm pivotally movable relative to the hub for movement about a pivot axis, and an adjusting mechanism positioned between the lever arm and the hub and adapted to adjust a space between the lever arm and a handlebar. The adjusting mechanism includes a dial mounted for rotation about an adjusting axis angled relative to the pivot axis. The dial and the lever arm cooperatively define a dimension corresponding with the dial protruding from the lever arm, and it is preferred that this dimension does not change when the dial is rotated from a short-reach position to a long-reach position. The dial can be mounted for rotation about an adjusting axis that is offset from an engaging member. | 09-18-2014 |
20140290420 | OPERATING DEVICE - An operating device is provided that is configured to be attached to a handlebar of a bicycle. The operating device includes a first operating unit and a second operating unit. The first operating unit includes a first input part and a fixing part configured to be fixed on the handlebar. The second operating unit includes a second input part that is rotationally arranged around an axis of the handlebar. The second operating unit is detachably attached on the first operating unit. | 10-02-2014 |
20140290421 | Method for Switching a Hybrid Drive From One Operating Mode to Another Operating Mode, and a Hybrid Vehicle - A method is provided for switching a drive of a hybrid vehicle from one operating mode to another operating mode. The drive includes an internal-combustion engine, at least one propulsion-generating electric machine and a transmission. The transmission can be shifted by a selecting device to be actuated by a driver into different operating states. The operating modes are distinguishable according to the ratio of drive power generated by the electric motor to the drive power generated by the internal-combustion engine. The drive is controlled by a drive control unit as a function of a drive prompt specified by the driver by an accelerator element and the selecting device, and according to different drive state and/or vehicle parameters. The drive is switchable from one operating mode to another operating mode by actuating the selecting device. | 10-02-2014 |
20140305249 | FOLDABLE WALKER APPARATUS - There is provided a brake rod assembly for a walker apparatus. The assembly includes a brake rod operatively connected to a brake for braking the walker apparatus. The assembly includes a connection member operatively connected to a brake handle. The assembly includes a gripping member that is spring-biased to slidably receive the brake rod. The gripping member has an adjustment mechanism rigidly connected thereto that adjustably engages a connection member. Actuation of the connection member tilts the gripping member upwards and engages the brake rod for braking the walker apparatus. | 10-16-2014 |
20140305250 | CONTROL DEVICE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE PUSH-BUTTON - A control device includes at least one push-button ( | 10-16-2014 |
20140311272 | Actuating Element and a Pair of Rocker Units for an Actuating Element - An actuating element for actuating an instrument for performing minimally invasive interventions comprises a first handle half-shell and a second handle half-shell movable relative to each other and connected with each other at one end by a biasing mechanism; a tube arranged substantially centrally between the handle half-shells; a linkage mechanism arranged between the handle half-shells and the tube in order to transmit an actuating movement of the handle half-shells; a locking mechanism with a latching rocker arranged on the first handle half-shell and a locking rocker arranged on the second handle half-shell, wherein the two rockers enter into locking connection with each other through an opening provided therefor in the tube when the handle half-shells are moved together, and wherein the rockers are mounted around a pivot axis such that a swiveling or pivoting movement of the rockers lies within a plane defined by the handle half-shells. | 10-23-2014 |
20140318301 | POSITIVE LOCK ADJUSTABLE SEAT POST - A method and apparatus for a seat post assembly that is adjustable to an upper, intermediate, and lower seat post position using a locking member and a sleeve member coupled to an actuator for securing and releasing an inner tube with respect to an outer tube. The actuator may move the sleeve member to release the locking member from engagement with the outer tube to adjust the inner tube and thus the seat post assembly to the upper, intermediate, or lower seat post positions. The actuator and the sleeve may be biased into an initial position that urges the locking member into engagement with outer tube to lock the inner tube to the outer tube. | 10-30-2014 |
20140331809 | ADJUSTABLE HANDLE FOR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT - A walk-behind outdoor power machine includes a control that is actuable to control at least one operational aspect the power machine, a handle including a user-graspable portion that is graspable by an operator walking behind the machine, a locking mechanism locking the user-graspable portion of the handle at a desired height, and an actuator incorporated into the control. The control is actuated in a first direction to control the operational aspect of the power machine, and is actuated in a second direction to release the locking mechanism so the height of the user-graspable portion can be adjusted. | 11-13-2014 |
20150033900 | VEHICLE OPERATING DEVICE - A cancelling drive member includes a biasing cam portion having a first biasing contact portion and a second biasing contact portion formed therein. A deflectable spring member that biases the cancelling drive member forward is provided. If the cancelling drive member rotates, an elastic pressure portion of the deflectable spring member is brought into contact with the first biasing contact portion. Thus, a forward biasing force and a returning force for rotation are effectively given from the deflectable spring member to the cancelling drive member. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040714 | MASTER CONTROLLER - The master controller includes a main handle, a handle drum, a reverse handle, a lock collar, a first lock cam having an outer peripheral surface that locks the reverse handle at a neutral position when an operation key is at a locked position, a second lock cam that rotates integrally with the reverse handle, and has an outer peripheral surface that locks the reverse handle and the main handle at a neutral position when the operation key is at a locked position, and that locks the reverse handle at a forward position or a reverse position and unlocks the main handle when the reverse handle is operated to the forward position or the reverse position, and a rod holding unit that holds a rod movably between the lock collar and the second lock cam. | 02-12-2015 |
20150068351 | Control Bar for Traction Mechanisms - A control bar for removably attachment to a traction mechanism is formed by a plurality of elongated bar segments connected end to end, such that the control bar can be formed in a plurality of shapes, and is thereby adapted to be more easily manipulated by a user shifting their body weight to steer and maneuver the propulsion system. An autonomous propulsion system comprising a motorized unit including a traction mechanism; | 03-12-2015 |
20150090065 | LINEAR DRIVING MECHANISM WITH SELF-WEIGHT COMPENSATION, OPERATION INPUT DEVICE, AND SURGERY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - When the mass of the first moving body is defined as M | 04-02-2015 |
20150096402 | BICYCLE CLAMP STRUCTURE AND BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle clamp structure comprises a first clamp member, a second clamp member, a connecting member, a first connecting structure, a second connecting structure, and a third connecting structure. The second clamp member is configured to clamp a bicycle tube member between the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The connecting member is configured to be arranged between the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The first connecting structure is configured to connect the first clamp member with the connecting member. The second connecting structure is configured to connect the second clamp member with the connecting member. The third connecting structure is configured to connect the first clamp member with the second clamp member. | 04-09-2015 |
20150096403 | BICYCLE CLAMP STRUCTURE AND BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle clamp structure comprises a first clamp member and a second clamp member. The first clamp member includes a first clamp body having an inner curved surface defining a first inner radius. The second clamp member is configured to clamp a bicycle tube member between the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The second clamp member includes a second curved surface defining a second inner radius different from the first inner radius of the first clamp body. | 04-09-2015 |
20150128751 | CONTROLLER SHIFTING DEVICE - A controller shifting device for interconnecting an armrest and a controller of a powered wheelchair includes an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes a casing, a first connection seat connected to the casing for connection with the armrest, and a second connection seat connected to the casing for installation of the controller. When the casing rotates from an operating position to a folded position, the second connection seat is lowered for placing the controller below the armrest. | 05-14-2015 |
20150135881 | INTEGRATED DRIVE FOR BICYCLE HANDLEBARS - An integrated drive for bicycle handlebars comprising a grip body having a shape and size suitable for being gripped by the cyclist in a holding condition while riding, a brake lever carried by the grip body, a hydraulic system mounted inside the grip body and mechanically actuated by the brake lever to send pressurised fluid into a braking system, and a set of gearshift drives, on said grip body. Such a drive, which encloses in the same grip body not only all that is needed to drive the hydraulic brake, but also drives for the gearshift and allows the overall bulk to be significantly reduced. | 05-21-2015 |
20150290814 | Hand Controller Device - Provided is a hand controller device for detecting movement of one or more fingers of a user holding the device. The device includes: a support structure and opposing first and second finger supporting means, at least one of the finger supporting means being movably coupled to the support structure so that a movement of the movable supporting means increases or reduces an opening angle and/or distance between the opposing first and second finger supporting means; and a force and/or torque generation means that generates a force and/or torque between the first and second finger supporting means. The first and second finger supporting means include a finger detecting means to detect if the user's finger is in contact with a surface of the first and/or second finger supporting means, independently of whether or not the movable supporting means is moved. | 10-15-2015 |
20150291034 | OPERATING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE COMPONENT - The operating device ( | 10-15-2015 |
20150298757 | ACTUATION DEVICE FOR BRAKES AND/OR CLUTCHES, IN PARTICULAR FOR MOTORCYCLES - Actuation device for brakes and/or clutches, in particular for motorcycles, provided with a device body, an attachment portion for attachment of the device to the handlebar of an associable motorcycle, and a support and guide portion of an actuation element. The attachment portion comprises at least one attachment bracket, suitable for partially receiving the portion of handlebar used for the attachment of the actuation device, and a locking bracket attached to the attachment bracket on the side opposite the associable handlebar, so as to identify a seat suitable for locking a portion of handlebar in the middle. Advantageously, the device body is in polymer material and the locking bracket is at least partially in metal and extends in a single piece from a first to a second end, the first end facing the attachment portion and the second end facing the support and guide portion. | 10-22-2015 |
20150307154 | BICYCLE COMPONENT OPERATING APPARATUS - A bicycle component operating apparatus includes a first operating device and a second operating device. The first operating device includes a base member and an operating member movably arranged with respect to the base member, and the first operating device being configured to perform an operation of at least one of a bicycle transmission component and a bicycle brake component, the base member having an attachment area. The second operating device is detachably attached to the attachment area of the base member, the second operating device being configured to perform an operation of a bicycle height adjustable seat post. | 10-29-2015 |
20150320484 | OPERATION HANDLES FOR ELECTROCAUTERY - An operation handle for electrocautery includes: a grip, an operation rod, a stopping part, a positioning bar, and a driven member. One end of the operation rod is jointly connected to the grip, and the other end has a pressing portion. The operation rod moves selectively from an initial position to at least one work position. The stopping part is disposed on the operation rod and adjacent to the pressing portion. The positioning bar is disposed on the grip and comprises at least one positioning groove. When the pressing portion of the operation rod is forced, the operation rod moves from the initial position to the at least one work position, and one end of the driven member is lodged in the at least one positioning groove. | 11-12-2015 |
20150321725 | HYDRAULIC OPERATING DEVICE - A hydraulic operating device includes a base member, a hydraulic cylinder provided on the base member and having a bore, a piston located in the bore to move between an initial position and an actuated position, a lever pivotally coupled to the base member around a lever axis for pivotal movement between a rest position and an operated position and including a contact portion, and a connecting member configured to connect the lever to the piston such that the piston is pulled from the initial position to the actuated position in response to the pivotal movement of the lever from the rest position to the operated position. The connecting member has a first end portion coupled to the piston and a second end portion configured to displaceably contact with the contact portion of the lever. | 11-12-2015 |
20150344084 | WORK VEHICLE - The present invention is a work vehicle having a first operation tool which is rockable or movable in a front/back direction arranged on a one side of a driver's seat. A second operation tool is rockable or movable in the front/back direction and is arranged forward of the first operation tool. A third operation tool is depressible and is arranged between the first operation tool and the second operation tool in the front/back direction. | 12-03-2015 |
20150360136 | Controller with Movable Steering Wheel - A controller for a remote-control toy has a handle portion and a barrel portion, the barrel portion defining a longitudinal axis. A drum is positioned in a first fixed position at a section of the barrel portion, the drum having a control wheel that is positioned along a first side of the barrel portion. The drum can be unlocked from the fixed position by a locking mechanism, and the drum can be rotated about the longitudinal axis so that the wheel is positioned along a second side of the barrel portion. The drum can then be locked in a second fixed position with respect to the barrel portion. | 12-17-2015 |
20150362946 | CASE-EQUIPPED MECHANISM DEVICE - Ribs formed on two sides of a case are press-fitted into grooves formed in the holding faces of a holding member. Two case bodies constituting the case have rib divisions formed by dividing ribs in their longitudinal directions. Accordingly, the two case bodies are brought into contact with each other in a wide range on the divided surfaces of the rib divisions, the divided surfaces extending in the longitudinal directions. When the ribs are press-fitted into the grooves, the divided surfaces in contact with each other are brought into pressure-contact with each other in a wide range. | 12-17-2015 |
20150364271 | ROTATING SLEEVE LOCK SWITCH - A rotating sleeve lock switch comprising a main body, and a button having an axis. The button is mounted to the main body. A first engagement member is formed on the button. A sleeve lock is rotably mounted to the main body, and the sleeve lock has a sleeve lock internal surface. The sleeve lock internal surface has a second engagement member that is configured to receive the first engagement member when the sleeve lock is in an unlocked position. A button stop shoulder is formed on the sleeve lock and the button stop shoulder engages the first engagement member to prevent pressing of the button when the sleeve lock is in a locked position. Preferably, the first engagement member is a protrusion, and the second engagement member is an indentation. | 12-17-2015 |
20160004270 | INCEPTOR APPARATUS - An inceptor apparatus and method for operating a machine, the operation of the machine providing an output from at least one inertial sensor. The apparatus comprises a stick member having a base portion, and a grip portion extending from the base portion in only one direction. The apparatus further comprises at least one sensor for generating actual stick member position data, and a control unit configured to receive an inertial force signal from the or each inertial sensor and the actual stick member position data. The control unit is operable generate a first stick member position compensation signal in dependence upon the inertial force signal and actual stick member position data. | 01-07-2016 |
20160059402 | PORTABLE MOTORISED BLOWER WITH ANTI-VIBRATION HANDLE SYSTEM AND REDUCED OPERATING WEIGHT | 03-03-2016 |
20160059956 | DIFFERENTIAL EMERGENCY/PARK ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEM - A system, apparatus and method provide emergency differential braking for effecting braked steering of an aircraft. A brake input device is provided that not only allows for emergency and parking brake functions, but also enables differential braking. The brake input device (e.g., a parking and/or emergency brake lever, pedal, handle, etc.) can be used in a brake system including a brake system control unit (BSCU), one or more electro-mechanical actuator controllers (EMACs) and a brake assembly including one or more electrical actuators. Each EMAC is electrically coupled to one or more of the actuators so as to provide electrical power for driving the actuators. Each EMAC is also communicatively coupled to the BSCU so as to receive braking data therefrom. In an emergency, the input device sends braking signals directly to the brake actuators. | 03-03-2016 |
20160061316 | POWER ACTUATOR WITH INTEGRAL DECOUPLING MECHANISM - A device and method for manually controlling a system including a first lever movable between multiple positions and a movable component. The method including: activating a manual engagement device; engaging a manual control to couple a first lever and a movable component; disengaging an automatic control coupling the first lever and the movable component; and moving the movable component by moving the first lever. | 03-03-2016 |
20160068221 | CONTROL DEVICE - A control device is configured to be installed on a handlebar of a bicycle and configured to operate a brake device on the bicycle. The control device basically includes a bicycle attachment member, a brake operating member and at least one of a wireless communication unit and a notification unit. The brake operating member is pivotally coupled to the attachment member to pivot about a first axis. The least one of the wireless communication unit and the notification unit is disposed on the brake operating member. | 03-10-2016 |
20160075538 | OPERATION DEVICE FOR MANUAL CONTROL OF A LOAD SUSPENDED IN THE OPERATION DEVICE - Provided are a method and an operation device for a manual control of a load suspended in the operations device ( | 03-17-2016 |
20160129966 | MANUAL CONTROL DEVICE FOR A BICYCLE, IN PARTICULAR OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE AND GEARSHIFT - A manual control device having a support body extending longitudinally from a first part configured for fixing to bicycle handlebars to a second part generally opposite the first part; there being generally defined on the support body a rear surface on the first part for fixing to the handlebars, a front surface on the second part, an upper surface, a bottom surface, a proximal side surface and a distal side surface. The support body has a protuberance and a seat for a hydraulic assembly comprising a hydraulic cylinder defining a cylinder axis. An angle (ALFA), defined, in a section through a substantially middle longitudinal plane of the manual control device, between (i) a tangent to the upper surface of the support body in a region not involved in the protuberance and (ii) the axis (C) of the hydraulic cylinder of the hydraulic assembly is between 70° and 118°. | 05-12-2016 |
20160185365 | CONFIGURABLE LOCOMOTIVE BRAKE CONTROLLER - A locomotive brake controller that has a body configured to interconnect to a desktop location in the cab of a locomotive and a mount that can attach the base of the controller to a vertical stand in the cab of a locomotive. The controller also includes an operator interface adaptor that can be clocked relative to the body and an operator face plate that can be clocked relative to the mount depending on the location of installation to ensure proper tilting of the interface relative to the operator and proper orientation of the operator display. Alternatively, the adaptor may include a fixed face plate that includes a moveable display and an adhesive membrane with operator buttons to properly orient the display. | 06-30-2016 |
20160377174 | TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AN ACTUATING ANGLE OF A SELECTOR LEVER FOR A SHIFTING ACTUATION FOR A VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A transmission device may be provided for transmitting an angle of activation of a selector lever for a vehicle transmission, where the selector lever can assume a plurality of angles of activation. The transmission device may include a transmission lever, where the transmission lever may be rotatable about a first axis and may be configured to receive the angle of activation of the selector lever. The transmission device may further include a signal lever, where the signal lever may be rotatable about a second axis and may be configured to provide a transducer angle to a transmitter element of a sensor. A drive device may be included. The drive device may couple the transmission lever with the signal lever and may be configured to transmit the angle of activation received by the transmission lever to the transducer angle provided by the signal lever. | 12-29-2016 |