12th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090071709 | Electromagnetic bandgap structure and printed circuit board including multi-via - An electromagnetic bandgap structure and a printed circuit board that intercepts to transfer a signal having a predetermined frequency band are disclosed. In particularly, the electromagnetic bandgap structure includes a first metal layer and a second metal layer; a metal plate, placed between the first metal layer and a second metal layer; a multi-via, penetrating the first metal layer, passing through the same planar surface as an outer metal layer and turning toward the first metal layer to connect the metal plate and the first metal layer; and a dielectric layer, stacked in between the first metal layer and the metal plate, between the metal plate and the second metal layer and between the first metal layer and the outer metal layer. With the present invention, a bandgap frequency can be decreased without increasing the size of the metal plate. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071710 | Flip-Chip Component and Method for its Production - The electrical and mechanical connection between a component chip and a carrier substrate having electrical wiring is realized by means of bumps. A support frame that is adapted in its height to the height of the bumps is arranged between the carrier substrate and the component chip and has a planar or planarized surface, so that it contacts closely to the bottom side of the component chip. Different covers are proposed for the additional encapsulation. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071711 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT PACKAGE - An electronic component package comprises: an electronic component where device elements are mounted inside cavities formed between a component substrate and a component cover that covers the component substrate; and a mounting substrate. The component cover is placed on the mounting substrate, and the electronic component is mounted on the mounting substrate and molded by a resin. At least one of a ground electrode and a dummy electrode is provided on a surface of the component cover, the surface being placed on the mounting substrate. At least one of the ground electrode and the dummy electrode is provided in a position opposed to at least part of the cavities. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071712 | Explosion containment vessel - An enclosure ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071713 | System for Rapidly Boring Through Materials - The present invention is a self-contained, high-energy liquid rock-boring system that will bore a small-diameter access hole [ | 2009-03-19 |
20090071714 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SOIL SAMPLING - A soil collection device can be used to collect soil samples from a harvester that excavates soil while harvesting a ground crop. The soil collection device can include a collection area for collecting soil that is excavated from the ground by the harvester and discarded from the harvester. A storage device can receive and store at least a portion of the discarded soil in individual containers. A location marking device can being configured to mark the individual containers of discarded soil with information concerning the location of the soil collection device at or about the time the discarded soil was received in the individual containers. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071715 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING OPERATION OF ROCK DRILLING RIG, AND ROCK DRILLING RIG - A method of controlling operation of a rock drilling rig, and a rock drilling rig. A rate of flow of a flushing medium of the rock drilling rig is determined, and the operation of the rock drilling rig is controlled on the basis of the determined rate of flow by influencing pressure of the flushing medium. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071716 | CORE ORIENTATION DETERMINATION - A core orientator, comprising a body ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071717 | POSITION SENSOR FOR WELL TOOLS - A position sensor for well tools. A position sensor includes an indicator portion including a carrier supporting a resistive element and at least one contact, and a support device for supporting the carrier. Another position sensor includes an indicator portion including a slider for displacing at least one contact relative to a resistive element, the slider being displaceable between first and second limits, and an end load mechanism including a biasing device which exerts a biasing force on the slider as the slider approaches at least the first limit. Another position sensor includes an indicator portion including a resistive element and at least one contact which contacts and displaces across the resistive element, a change in position of the contact relative to the resistive element being indicated by a resistance change as the contact displaces across the resistive element. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071718 | Boring Technique Using Locate Point Measurements for Boring Tool Depth Prediction - A method is disclosed as part of an overall process in which a boring tool is moved through the ground within a given region along a particular path in an orientation which includes pitch. A locating signal is transmitted from the boring tool which signal exhibits a field defined forward point within a reference surface which field defined forward point is vertically above an inground forward point on the particular path through which the boring tool is likely to pass. The method establishes a predicted depth of the boring tool at the inground forward point by first identifying the field defined forward point. The signal strength of the locating signal is then measured at the field defined forward point as being representative of the depth of the boring tool at an inground upstream point which is the current location of the boring tool. With the boring tool at the upstream inground point, the pitch of the boring tool is determined. Using the measured signal strength and the determined pitch, the predicted depth of the boring tool is determined for the inground forward point based on the boring tool moving along an approximately straight path to the inground forward point. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071719 | Boring Tool Tracking Fundamentally Based on Drill String Length, Pitch, and Roll - A boring tool moves having a pitch orientation, a yaw orientation and a roll orientation and is steerable underground using the roll orientation. A maximum drill string curvature is established for steering. The boring tool is advanced over a path segment. An averaged roll characteristic is determined for movement of the boring tool along the path segment. A path segment pitch orientation is established based on at least one measured pitch orientation along the path segment. Using the maximum drill string curvature in combination with the averaged roll characteristic and the path segment pitch orientation, the yaw orientation is determined. The averaged roll characteristic is determined based on a series of incremental roll measurements that are spaced across the path segment. A set of coupled ordinary differential equations is used to characterize movement of the boring tool. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071720 | Mobile Land Drilling Rig and Method of Installation - A highly mobile and capable oil, gas and geothermal well drilling rig is shown which provides for the rapid placement, assembly, disassembly, and repositioning of various rig components of the drilling rig The drilling rig includes a support base and working floor which is trailerable and which can be rapidly erected to a working height at the well site. A special drawworks trailer both transports the drawworks and the rig derrick. Hydraulic cylinders on the drawworks trailer are used to move the derrick from a horizontal, transport position to a vertical, working position. At the same time, the weight of the derrick is off-loaded from the drawworks trailer to the base support structure. The selection and arrangement of the various rig components provides a faster set up and take down operation than was previously obtained. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071721 | Drill core extractor - A system for extracting drill cores from a borehole. The system enables a semi-resilient sleeve-inserted in a housing—to be sealed about the circumference of a drill rod thereby allowing for upward backpressure against the drill core when activated. The system comprises: a housing assembly having sleeve retaining annular rings with edge treatment that forces outward displacement of the central region of the sleeve so as to ensure utmost clearance from a drill rod, which traverses said sleeve. The system thereby allows extraction of drill core samples without the time-consuming fishing method therefore increasing productivity by a substantial margin. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071722 | WELLBORE CONSOLIDATING TOOL FOR ROTARY DRILLING APPLICATIONS - A subpart of a drill string is described having an outer circumferential surface which is contoured and adapted to engage the wall of the borehole with a small angle of attack while exerting during rotary drilling operations an compacting pressure on mud cake and/or cuttings present in the annulus between the drill string and the borehole. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071723 | DRILL WITH A CENTERING DRILL INSERT, AND A METHOD OF USING A DRILL WITH A CENTERING DRILL INSERT, AND THE INSERT THEREFOR - Drill with a centering drill insert, and a method of using a drill with a centering drill insert, and the insert therefor. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071724 | DRILLING SYSTEMS INCLUDING FIBER-CONTAINING DIAMOND-IMPREGNATED CUTTING TOOLS - Diamond-impregnated cutting tools including fibers and drilling systems incorporating such tools are described. The cutting tools contain a diamond-impregnated cutting portion that contains fibers made from carbon, glass, ceramic, polymer, and the like. The fibers may be used to both control the tensile strength and the erosion rate of the matrix to optimize the cutting performance of the tools. Additionally, the fibers may also weaken the structure and allow higher modulus binders to be used for the cutting tools at a lower cost, allowing the amount of fibers to be tailored to retain the diamonds in the cutting portion for the desired amount. As the cutting portion erodes, the fibers may also increase the lubricity at the face of the cutting portion. Using the fibers allows the cutting tools to last longer and make them safer and more economical because they need to be replaced less often. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071725 | Percussion Hammer for Enlarging Drilled Holes - The present invention relates to a percussion hammer for enlarging drilled holes. The hammer comprises an external outer wear sleeve ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071726 | ULTRAHARD COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTIONS - Ultrahard composite constructions comprise a plurality of first phases dispersed within a matrix second phase, wherein each can comprise an ultrahard material including PCD, PcBN, and mixtures thereof. The constructions are formed from a plurality of granules that are combined and sintered at HP/HT conditions. The granules include a core surrounded by a shell and both are formed from an ultrahard material or precursor comprising an ultrahard constituent for forming the ultrahard material. When sintered, the cores form the plurality of first phases, and the shells form at least a portion of the second phase. The ultrahard material used to form the granule core may have an amount of ultrahard constituent different from that used to form the granule shell to provide desired different properties. The ultrahard constituent in the granule core and shell can have approximately the same particle size. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071727 | ULTRA-HARD COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTIONS COMPRISING HIGH-DENSITY DIAMOND SURFACE - Ultra-hard composite constructions comprise an ultra-hard body having a plurality of diamond crystals bonded to one another by a carbide reaction product. A reactant material is selected from materials that are strong carbide formers to form a carbide reaction product with diamond at HPHT conditions. The body includes a high-density diamond region positioned along a surface portion of the body and that is substantially exclusively diamond, and that has a diamond volume content of 95 to 99 percent or more. The high-density diamond region can form a working surface of the composite construction. A substrate can be attached to the body, thereby forming a compact, and can include metallic materials, ceramic materials, carbides, nitrides, cermets, and mixtures thereof. An intermediate layer can be interposed between the body and the substrate depending on the substrate and/or method of attaching the same. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071728 | WEIGH ON THE FLY - Methods and apparatus for weighing an article, such as a mail piece, while the article is moving, for example along a transport path (FIG. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071729 | ELECTRONIC SCALES AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF - Electronic scales having an integrated computer including a display for presenting information to a user, an input unit for entering selection data by a user, a memory for storing a plurality of activatable profiles as sets of parameter values for assignment to corresponding sets of parameters, and a data processing unit for controlling the display, the input unit, and the memory, and for determining and processing measured values in accordance with the current activated profile. The measured values are generated during a weighing operation by the user. To determine a profile, a user is requested, over a plurality of successive steps, to select one of several options presented by the display, the combination of the options presented in a step being dependent on the selection made in the preceding step. Then, during the weighing operation, the user is requested, again, over a plurality of successive steps, to perform an action presented by the display. A request, is a function of the type of actual current activated profile, and is made only if the action requested in the preceding step is confirmed as carried out. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071730 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING MAIL ITEMS AND WEIGHING MODULE WITH SETTLING SECTION - An apparatus is provided for processing mail items transported in a stream on a transport section. The apparatus includes a weighing system which is accessible via the transport section. The weighing system includes a distributor device which divides the stream of mail items into two paths, the paths being joined together again by way of a combining device. A weighing section is provided in the first of the two paths for the automatic weight determination of the mail items, and the second path is configured to bypass the weighing section, with no weighing taking place in the bypass. In other embodiments, a calming/settling section is provided immediately prior to or after the weighing section. The mail items are transported in a clamped manner on one edge over the weighing section, whereas in the settling section, the mail items are transported on one edge while leaning against one of the lateral guide belts. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071731 | Analytical Scale - The invention relates to a bathroom scale for a person to be weighed to step on. Said scale has at least one handle to which the person to be weighed can hold on while stepping onto the scale and an electric and/or optical measuring sensor arranged on the handle. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071732 | Wheel driving assembly of a moving apparatus - A wheel driving apparatus for a moving apparatus is provided. The wheel driving apparatus includes a wheel, a driving motor to generate a driving power to rotate the wheel, a gear box to transmit the rotational force of the driving motor to the wheel, and a guide shaft movable vertically with respect to the base member, wherein the wheel, the driving motor, the gear box, and the guide shaft are connected integrally with each other to move vertically with respect to the base member in unison. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071733 | Hybrid electric vehicle - A full hybrid electric vehicle comprises a heat engine, a one-way-clutch connected to the engine shaft, an electric motor, a planetary gear unit, a clutch with limited torque, and a transmission. The planetary gear unit includes at least a sun gear (an input element), a ring gear (an input element) and a pinion carrier (an output element). The torque-limited clutch seats between two of the planetary gear elements. The engine is connected to and applies torque on one of the input elements. The electric motor is connected to and applies torque on the other input element. While the vehicle is running, the engine can be started smoothly by engaging the torque-limited clutch and controlling the motor torque, and a shock on the vehicle similar to a rough shift can be avoided. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071734 | Method and Apparatus for Generating Electrical Power with Compressed Air and Vehicle Incorporating the Same - An apparatus for generating electrical power using compressed gas is described. The apparatus includes a source of compressed gas, such as one or more tanks. A compressed gas powered turbine and an operatively coupled electrical generator are also provided. The compressed gas is blown onto vanes of the turbine in intermittent pulses or shots of compressed air instead of in a continuous stream to facilitate the most efficient use of the gas. The electrical power can be stored in batteries or capacitors for later use, or in a vehicle utilizing the apparatus, the generated electrical current can be fed directly to electrical motors that power the vehicle's wheels. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071735 | Controller of Field Winding Type Synchronous Motor, Electric Drive System, Electric Four Wheel Driving Vehicle, and Hybrid Automobile - An object of the present invention is to provide a controller of a field winding type synchronous motor that can stably output torque even if the d-axis current pulsates by reducing torque pulsation without causing fluctuations in the magnetic flux acting on the torque, and also provide an electric drive system, an electric four wheel driving vehicle, and a hybrid automobile. A motor control unit | 2009-03-19 |
20090071736 | Vehicle control system and method - A vehicle control system calculates driver-required wheel torque, correction wheel torque to stabilize vehicle motion, required output shaft torque, alternator base torque, target engine torque and alternator torque to realize the output shaft torque. The required output shaft torque is required to realize vehicle motion, and the alternator base torque is required to maintain amounts of electric power in batteries. In order to realize the torque including wide band frequency torque, a torque division unit divides the sum of the torque into each torque actuator response frequency torque. Therefore, the target alternator torque is calculated by the alternator base torque to maintain electric power in batteries and high frequency band torque required by vehicle motion control. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071737 | VEHICLE - A utility vehicle ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071738 | ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - The present disclosure relates to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) having an ergonomically improved rider footwell and leg well. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to ATVs having an ergonomically designed footwell leg recess to allow the rider's leg to be received therein while standing. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071739 | UTILITY VEHICLE HAVING MODULAR COMPONENTS - Multiple embodiments are disclosed which display modularity for accomplishing multiple modes of operation for a utility vehicle. The utility vehicle ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071740 | Wheeled vehicle - An improved wheeled vehicle includes a platform adapted and constructed to support an operator of the vehicle. A plurality of wheels support the vehicle for movement on a surface, the plurality of wheels including at least one front wheel adapted and constructed to steer the vehicle, and at least one rear wheel adapted to be driven to impart motion to the vehicle. A handlebar assembly is connected to at least one of the wheels of the vehicle. The handlebar assembly provides directional control of the vehicle, and extends toward the rear of the platform. A motorized drive mechanism is connected to at least one of the wheels, whereby actuation of the drive mechanism causes the vehicle to move along a surface. A control mechanism actuated by the foot of a user includes at least one pedal, and is used to accelerate and decelerate the vehicle. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071741 | MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle is provided in which the size of the body frame is restricted from increasing in a vehicle-width direction while enhancing the frame rigidity. The body frame includes a head pipe and left and right front frame sections which extending from the head pipe. The left and right front frame sections have left and right side wall sections which extend in a longitudinal and vertical directions of the vehicle. Left and right side wall sections are disposed on the left and right sides of the engine unit. The engine unit is supported by the left and right side wall sections which have relatively high rigidity, thereby enhancing the supporting rigidity of the engine unit. This type of engine unit support ensures body frame rigidity without widening the space between the left and right body frame sections in a vehicle-width direction. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071742 | JOYSTICK POSITIONING MECHANISM - Aground engaging vehicle having a frame, a power unit connected to the frame, at least one ground traction device, a power transfer device directing power from the power unit to the at least one ground traction device. The control system controls the power transfer device. An input device accepts commands from an operator and provides a signal to the control system. The input device includes a first bracket, a second bracket pivotally connected to the first bracket and a joystick device connected to the first bracket. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071743 | Electrical steering system for vehicle - A ground contact system ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071744 | GEAR BOX-TYPED ACTIVE FRONT STEERING SYSTEM IN VEHICLE - According to an active front steering system (AFS) of the invention, an actuator assembly that receives steering input from a driver and AFS input from a motor is mounted to a gear box that reciprocates a rack bar connected to tie rods that are connected to wheels. Therefore, the entire size of the AFS is reduced and a decelerator that changes the steering ratio includes a single planetary gear that outputs final steering through rack bar after the steering input from the driver and the AFS input from motor are inputted across each other. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071745 | CONTROL UNIT FOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a high-performance control unit for an electric power steering apparatus structured such as to improve a steering feeling at a time of a control stop of the control apparatus by calculating a steering torque correction short-amount without stopping a function of a motor control signal monitoring means and applying an electromagnetic brake to the motor in correspondence to the steering torque correction short-amount even in the case of stopping a motor control during generation of a steering assist torque, lighten a load applied to a driver due to a rapid release of a tire torsion force at a time of stopping the assist, and prevent a driver from feeling an uncomfortable feeling. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071746 | NOISE ISOLATION DEVICE FOR SWIMMING POOL PUMPS AND OTHER MACHINERY - A noise isolation device includes a plurality of panels comprising a sound absorbent material for assembling into an enclosure for a pump mechanism and a plurality of fasteners built into the panels for assembling the panels to form an enclosure for a pump mechanism and for disassembling the panels to remove the enclosure from the pump mechanism. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071747 | ENGINE ACOUSTIC TREATMENT - An example embodiment of an acoustic treatment for an engine having at least one engine component extending substantially therefrom includes a base layer having a first base surface and an opposing second base surface. The first base surface is configured to mate with an exterior surface of the engine. The example embodiment also includes a secondary layer having a secondary layer mating surface and an opposing secondary layer outer surface. The secondary layer mating surface is configured to mate with the second base surface at a mating interface. The interface provides a pass-through location for the at least one engine component. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071748 | SEALING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEALING A COMPONENT WITHIN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A sealing system for sealing a component ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071749 | Energy-absorbing textile element - Component of a fall-arrest apparatus, comprising a first element ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071750 | RESCUE LANYARD AND KIT FOR EMERGENCY DESCENT FROM A HEIGHT INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DESCENT CONTROL DEVICE - A rescue lanyard is described herein to be used with a safety harness worn by a person. The lanyard comprises a main strap having a first attachment portion for attaching the main strap to a structure and a second attachment portion for attaching the main strap to the harness, and a secondary strap secured to the main strap adjacent the first attachment portion and having a third attachment portion to be attached to the harness via an emergency descent control device. In a safety mode of operation, the first attachment portion of the main strap is attached to the harness and the second attachment portion is attached to a structure so as to retain the person wearing the harness during a fall. In a self rescue mode of operation following a fall, while the person hang from the main strap, the third attachment portion is first attached to the harness via the emergency descent control device and the main strap is then cut so as to allow the person to descent from the structure using the descending device. The emergency control device includes a rope, a rope friction controller having an attachment portion for securing the device to the harness, a rope friction controller for selectively applying friction on the rope, and a safety element for applying friction on the rope so as to prevent movement thereof in the rope friction controller in a panic mode of operation. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071751 | PORTABLE AERIAL PLATFORM - The invention is directed to a vertically and horizontally-controlled, retractable aerial platform mountable on the bed of a vehicle for supporting a person or materials. The aerial platform includes a base, at least one support arm, a first support member, a second support member, a platform, and actuation means. The aerial platform may further include a collapsible frame. The aerial platform is vertically and horizontally-controlled, allowing a workman to adjust both the height and extension distance of the platform so that work functions can be readily performed. The aerial platform is portable, compact and suitable for use in a variety of commercial vehicles. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071752 | OIL REMOVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus for draining oil from an engine. The apparatus includes an engine having an engine housing, crankshaft, a piston, and an oil reservoir, an engine starting mechanism configured to engage the crankshaft and piston, a check valve configured to prevent pressure in a crankcase from escaping and configured to allow filtered air into the engine, and a selector valve configured to open a flow path between the check valve and a vent so oil can be drained. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071753 | Helicopter with an auxiliary lubricating circuit - There is described a helicopter having a first member movable with respect to a second member; lubricated supporting means for supporting the first member with respect to the second member; and a primary lubricating circuit for lubricating the supporting means and in turn having primary storage means for accumulating a lubricating fluid, and primary fluid feed means for feeding the lubricating fluid to the supporting means; the helicopter also has an auxiliary lubricating circuit supplied continually by the primary storage means with a first lubricating fluid flow value, and itself continually supplying the supporting means with a second lubricating fluid flow value lower than the first value, so as to produce an auxiliary storage volume of lubricating fluid for use in the event of breakdown of the primary lubricating circuit. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071754 | Metering Lubrication oil at low flow rates - A lubrication system that transfers sequential defined quantities of lubrication oil to lubrication points comprises: a lubrication oil reservoir for storing the lubrication oil; at least one positive displacement metering capsule; and a transfer valve for each capsule that alternately transfers lubrication oil from the lubrication oil reservoir to its respective capsule and from its respective capsule to its respective lubrication points; wherein each capsule increases its volume to receive the lubrication oil when its respective transfer valve transfers lubrication oil from the lubrication oil reservoir and decreases its volume to discharge lubrication oil when its respective transfer valve transfers lubrication oil to its respective lubrication points. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071755 | Pneumatic lubricating system for exerciser - A pneumatic lubricating system for use in an exercising machine is disclosed to include an oil tank with an oil inlet, an air inlet and an oil outlet, an oil filling pipe connected to the oil inlet for the filling of a lubricating oil into the oil tank, an one-way valve installed in the oil inlet for letting an oil lubricating oil be filled into the oil tank, an air pipe connected to the air inlet, an oil distribution tube with nozzle holes for output of a lubricating oil, an oil pipe connected between the oil outlet and the oil distribution tube, and an air pump for pumping air through the air pipe into the oil tank via the air inlet to force storage lubricating oil out of the oil outlet into the oil distribution tube via the pipe for application. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071756 | Power Source Device - There is provided a power source device capable of obtaining power not only when springs or the like return but also when a handle for winding up the springs or the like are operated. The power source device comprises a main shaft connected to both the handle and a main power generation device, an auxiliary shaft connected to an auxiliary power generation device arranged side by side in parallel with the main shaft, the main spring and the auxiliary spring requiring less load to wind up than the main spring being installed between the main shaft and the auxiliary shaft via drums such that accumulation and release of elastic force of the springs are alternated on both shafts, wherein when the main shaft is normally rotated by the handle, elastic force accumulated in the auxiliary spring is applied in the direction of rotation of the main shaft as releasing force. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071757 | FORK LIFT TRUCK WITH A SINGLE FRONT WHEEL - A fork lift truck ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071758 | ELEVATOR - Provided is an elevator car frame, comprising: an elevator cage, a main elevator car frame comprising a pair of main columns, an upper main beam and a lower main beam, and a pair of diversion sheaves; wherein the main columns are disposed on both sides of the elevator cage; the upper main beam is disposed above the elevator cage; the lower main beam is disposed below the elevator cage; the diversion sheaves are disposed on one side of the upper main beam; and a line connecting centers of the diversion sheaves is parallel to the upper main beam. The invention features increased working space, reduced height of the elevator car roof, and lower cost. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071759 | TRACTION DRIVE ELEVATOR - A traction drive elevator, comprising: an elevator car, a pair of guide rails, a counterweight, a traction drive motor comprising a housing, a stator, a rotor and a traction sheave; wherein the guide rails are disposed in a hoistway; both ends of the housing are symmetrically fixed to a side wall of the hoistway; the housing operates as a bearing beam; and the elevator car and the counterweight are suspended on the traction sheave of the traction drive motor via a plurality of wire ropes. Since the traction drive motor occupies no additional vertical space in the hoistway, space utilization ratio of the vertical space in the hoistway is increased, the height of the top floor is decreased, and building materials are saved. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071760 | MACHINEROOMLESS ELEVATOR - The present invention provides a machineroomless elevator system | 2009-03-19 |
20090071761 | Hydraulic Elevator Stabilization Device - The invented device works by attaching a rotor brake to the traction sheave while anchored to a solid object. When the traction sheave is rotating at normal speeds, the hydraulic pump maintains a consistent oil pressure in the storage tank. In the event of a sudden acceleration in either direction, the control box valve overflows the excess pressure and apples it to the rotor brakes, slowing the movement of the car and stabilizing the traction sheave in addition of the cargo and occupants. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071762 | REMOTE INFORMING SYSTEM FOR ELEVATOR - It is possible to build a remote alarming system with a relatively simple structure, and to handle an abnormality promptly in a case where abnormality occurs in an elevator. The remote alarming system for an elevator includes: an elevator control device ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071763 | HEAT SHIELD ASSEMBLY FOR AIRCRAFT WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A heat shield assembly for a wheel and brake assembly includes one or more torque bars that include a coupling device which cooperates with a portion of a heat shield (and more particularly heat shield sections) at a location axially outwardly remote from the inboard end of the heat shield so as to restrain radial outward movement of the heat shield. In another embodiment, the heat shield assembly includes heat shield carriers between which respective heat shield sections are axially inserted, and retainers are removably secured with respect to the carriers for blocking axial withdrawal of the heat shield sections from respective carriers. In another embodiment, heat shield carriers include a reversely bent edge portion defining a capture slot, and at least one aperture in the bent edge portion. A heat shield section has at one side thereof a first tab portion circumferentially inserted in the capture slot and at an opposite side thereof a second tab portion engaged in the aperture. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071764 | BRAKE PAD FOR A BICYCLE - A brake pad ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071765 | Arrangement for Reducing a Rotational Speed of a Rotating Member - An arrangement for reducing a rotational speed of a rotating member includes a first and second pressure member arranged at a distance from each other and an opposite sides of the rotating member for movement relative to each other between a retracted position and a forward position engaging the rotating member. The arrangement includes an adjustment device including a friction structure forming a friction joint with one of the pressure members for maintaining a position relative to one another provided a maximum friction force is not exceeded. The arrangement further includes a spring acting on the friction structure for separating the pressure members after having been compressed. The spring has a gradually increasing spring force between a non-compressed state and a totally compressed state. An intermediate spring force value of the spring, which corresponds to compression of the spring to an extent less than the totally compressed state, equals a maximum friction force of the friction joint so that the friction structure is forced to move relative to the pressure member, with which it forms the friction joint, when the maximum friction force is exceeded. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071766 | BRAKE PAD ASSEMBLY WITH WIDE SLOTS FOR THE REDUCTION OF NOISE - The present invention is directed to a brake pad comprising a backing plate and a friction member carried on the backing plate. The friction member includes a single mass of material with a thickness, and having a first end and a second end, an upper edge, a lower edge, and an exposed braking surface for engaging a brake disc rotor, the exposed breaking surface being subdivided into at least two regions that are spaced apart by at least one slot having a longitudinal axis, which has a width of at least about 10 mm and which extends from the upper edge to the lower edge. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071767 | Disc brake caliper body and a disc brake caliper comprising such a body - A body for a disc brake caliper has a mounting side limb and a non-mounting side limb, each limb housing at least one hydraulic brake cylinder. The body has a peripheral stiffening band that extends about an outer lateral surface of at least one of the limbs. In a preferred embodiment, a peripheral stiffening band extends about an outer lateral surface of each of the limbs. The stiffening band or bands provide stiffness in the body under dynamic braking conditions with a minimum of material. A method of designing and manufacturing a body for a disc brake caliper involves analysing the stiffness of the body under dynamic rather than static braking conditions and producing a caliper body with a desired level of stiffness under dynamic conditions while reducing the amount of material used to a minimum. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071768 | Mechanical Disc Braking Assembly - The disc brake assembly ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071769 | SINGLE MOTOR ELECTRONIC WEDGE BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKING PARKING FORCE - While driving one motor, an electronic wedge brake (EWB) system according to an embodiment of the present invention implements a main braking function by self-energizing caused by a wedge operation. Since only one motor is used, it is possible to reduce the number of parts and to simplify the structure. Further, the electronic wedge brake system implements various functions, such as a function for maintaining a set clearance of a pad, a wheel lock prevention function, and an EPB function by using a solenoid interlocked with a NSL (Non-Self Locking) type screw that is moved in an axial direction and supports an axial reaction force transmitted from a pad. Furthermore, a NSL (Non-Self Locking) type push rod shaft, which supports the axial reaction force, is constrained using power of the motor during park braking, and accordingly, even when the solenoid is turned off, it is possible to stably and reliably park a vehicle. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071770 | Dirt Scraper for a Disc Brake - A dirt scraper for a disc brake of a vehicle includes at least one scraper blade adapted to abut a braking surface of the disc for scraping off dirt when the disc rotates, and a heat sensitive structure for moving the at least one blade from a first position where it abuts the surface of the disc to a second position where it does not abut the surface of the disc, when the temperature of the heat sensitive structure increases, and vice versa. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071771 | BRAKE DEVICE FOR A PACKAGUNG STRAP-REEL FRAME - A brake device for a packaging strap-reel frame includes a frame body having its intermediate portion secured with a tubular shaft. An inner disc and an outer disc are pivotally assembled on the shaft rod and have their opposite sides respectively provided with an annular projecting edge and their outer sides corresponding to the annular projecting edges respectively formed with a circular groove. A brake device is composed of an L-shaped rod, which has one end jointed with the frame body and the other end extended along the inner disc and then vertically bent toward an outer circumferential edge of the inner disc, and a strap-clamping member fixed at a front end of its bent portion, and a brake plate at a location corresponding to the annular groove of the inner disc for pushing against the circumferential wall of the annular groove for carrying out braking. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071772 | SENSOR MODULE COMPRISING ACCELERATION SENSOR AND RELATIVE DISPLACEMENT SENSOR, DAMPER AND ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLABLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE MOVEMENT USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a sensor module comprising a relative displacement sensor and an acceleration sensor, and a damper equipped with the same. The damper comprises a cylinder which is formed with a hollow portion therein; a piston rod which is inserted through an upper portion of the cylinder; a piston valve which is connected with an end of the piston rod so as to reciprocate in the cylinder, and which is formed with a fluid passing hole formed to be passed through the piston valve up and down; a rod guide which air-tightly closes an upper end of the cylinder and has a though-hole in which the piston rod is inserted; and a sensor module which is provided with an acceleration sensor for detecting an acceleration at least in a z-axial direction and a displacement sensor for detecting a displacement of the piston rod and which is coupled with the rod guide. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071773 | Magnetorheological (MR) piston, MR piston assembly, and MR damper system - A magnetorheological (MR) piston assembly ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071774 | PISTON VALVE ASSEMBLY OF CONTINUOUS DAMPING CONTROL DAMPER - The present invention relates to a piston valve assembly which is used in a continuous damping control damper using magneto-rheological fluid. The piston valve assembly is coupled with an end of the piston rod, and a stopper having a flat upper surface which is surface-contacted with an upper plate is disposed between a core assembly and the upper plate, thereby properly dispersing a force applied to the piston rod. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071775 | Damping force adjusting structure of hydraulic shock absorber - In a damping force adjusting structure of a hydraulic shock absorber in which a part of an oil liquid is introduced to a back pressure chamber provided in a back surface side of a damping valve from a back pressure introduction path, a pressure within the back pressure chamber is leaked from a leak path, and a damping force can be adjusted by controlling a valve opening pressure of the damping valve by controlling the pressure in the back pressure chamber. A leaf valve with slit is provided in the back pressure introduction path, and a slit provided in the leaf valve with slit is formed as an introduction side orifice. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071776 | Bi-state solenoid with integral rebound cut-off - A hydraulic damper including a housing, a piston assembly slideably received within the housing to define a piston chamber and a rod chamber, the piston assembly including a valve and a solenoid, the solenoid including an integral piston, wherein the valve is actuateable by the solenoid, and a cup disposed in the rod chamber, the cup being generally sealingly engageable by the integral piston. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071777 | Electro-Hydraulic Control System with Multiplexed Solenoid for Retarder Operation and Main Pressure Modulation - An electro-hydraulic control system is provided that utilizes a shift solenoid and shift valve to multiplex a single pressure control solenoid to control both modulation of a main pressure regulator valve and retarder operation (fill and pressure). | 2009-03-19 |
20090071778 | VALVE FOR DISCONNECTING THE FRONT BRAKING AND/OR THE TRAILER BRAKING, FOR A FARM TRACTOR OR A SIMILAR VEHICLE - A valve intended to disconnect, in specific circumstances, the braking of the front wheels, and/or of a trailer whose braking system is connected through a trailer braking valve, for the braking system of a farm tractor or similar vehicle which comprises two master cylinders, operated by two separate braking pedals, directly controlling the braking of the rear wheels, and controlling the braking of the front wheels and/or the braking device of the trailer through the disconnection valve. The disconnection valve includes a body, a first and second inlet connections connected to the two master cylinders, and a delivery connection connected to a braking circuit of the front wheels and/or to the trailer brake valve. The valve body has a bore wherein is installed one movable piston subjected to the action of pressure applied to the first inlet connection. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071779 | DAMPED PART WITH INSERT - One embodiment of the invention may include a product including a body portion including a first face and a frictional damping insert overlying the first face of the body portion. The body portion may include a second face overlying the insert. The insert may have a throughhole and a portion of the body portion may extend from the first face through the throughhole and the insert to the second face of the body portion. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071780 | THREE STAGE MULTI-POINT CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR LUGGAGE - Disclosed is a method and system for providing several stages of closure of a luggage case ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071781 | Selectively Removable Pull Bar for a Portable Container - A portable container system includes a collapsible frame, a shell attached to the frame and defining a volume, wheels attached to the bottom of the frame, and a pull bar assembly comprising a removable attachment member that removably attaches the pull bar assembly to the frame. The removable attachment member is contractible so it disengages from the frame when contracted and it engages the frame when expanded. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071782 | Carrying Case for Electronic Equipment and Other Delicate Instruments - The present invention relates to a carrying case ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071783 | TOWABLE WHEELED BACKPACK - A towable, wheeled-backpack includes a towing handle attached to a curved, single-pole, telescoping towing member which retracts into the backpack when not in use. The curvature of the towing member provides support for a backing sheet that is attached to the towing member, and the backing sheet is contoured so that the backpack can be comfortably supported on a wearer's back. A rigid base with wheels is pivotally attached to a bottom end of the towing member. The pivot attachment allows the base and wheels to move independently of the towing member as the bag is worn or as the bag is rolled along the ground. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071784 | Powertrain with Torque Converter-Mounted Generator for Multiple Voltage Electrical Power and Method for Assembling Same - A torque converter-mounted generator is provided that, along with power electronics, offers at least two types of electrical power output and may be attached to a transmission without impacting the axial length of a powertrain in comparison to a powertrain with an identical transmission and a torque converter not having a generator mounted thereto. Different torque-converter mounted generators and power electronics configurations providing different combinations of electrical power voltages may be offered for use with a given transmission type, thus allowing flexibility in meeting customer needs without unduly impacting assembly of the powertrains. A method of assembling transmissions is also provided. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071785 | Torque converter with reverse - A torque converter including: a turbine; a first stator; a first interlocking clutch; and a second interlocking clutch. In a first operating mode, to enable rotation of the turbine in a first direction, the first clutch is for engaging with the turbine and is engageable with an input shaft of a transmission and the second clutch is for engaging with the first stator and is engageable with a fixed shaft of the transmission. In a second operating mode, to enable rotation of the first stator in a second direction, opposite the first direction, the first clutch is for engaging with the first stator and is engageable with the input shaft and the second clutch is for engaging with the turbine and is engageable with the fixed shaft. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071786 | TORQUE DAMPER - A torque damper can comprise a clutch piston arranged within a cover of a torque converter and can be adapted to be moved between a connected position and a non-connected position relative to the cover. Damper springs can be arranged along the circumference of the clutch piston. Connecting members can be arranged abutting against one end of the damper spring and adapted to connect a turbine arranged within the cover and the clutch piston via the damper spring. Damper holders can be arranged abutting against the other end of the damper spring and adapted to hold the damper spring against the compressive force applied to the damper spring from the connecting member. Guide sheets having wear resistance can be interposed between the circumference of the clutch piston and the damper spring and can be adapted to guide the damper spring. A torque input to the cover can be transmitted to the turbine via the clutch piston and the damper springs when the clutch piston is in the connected position. The guide sheets can be anchored to the damper holders and secured thereto immovably in the circumferential direction of the clutch piston. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071787 | Latching frictional engagement assembly using a check valve - A frictional engagement assembly for an automotive device, including: at least one frictionally engageable plate; a first piston plate displaceable in a first axial direction to urge the at least one frictionally engageable plate into frictional contact; a first resilient element engaged with the first piston plate and urging the first piston plate in a second axial direction substantially opposite the first axial direction; a check valve controlling fluid flow to displace the first piston plate; and an accumulator. As fluid from a chamber, at least partially formed by the first piston plate, discharges through the check valve, the accumulator controls fluid volume in the chamber to maintain a distal portion of the first piston plate, urging the at least one frictionally engageable plate into frictional contact, in a furthest position in the first axial direction. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071788 | ONE-WAY CLUTCH - A one-way clutch | 2009-03-19 |
20090071789 | POWER TRANSMITTING APPARATUS - A power transmitting apparatus can include a clutch housing rotatable together with an input member and supporting a plurality of driving clutch plates. A clutch member can support a plurality of driven clutch plates alternately arranged between the driving clutch plates via spline fitting and connected to an output member. A pressure member can be mounted on the clutch member and axially movably therealong for carrying out the pressure-contact or release between the driving clutch plates and the driven clutch plates. Back-torque limiting cams can be configured to release the connection between the driving clutch plates and the driven clutch plates when the rotation speed of the output member has exceeded that of the input member. A rotational force input to the input member can be transmitted to or cut-off from the output member by carrying out the pressure-contact or release between the driving clutch plates and the driven clutch plates. The driven clutch plates can be supported by a two-part structure in which some of the driven clutch plates are supported on the clutch member by a spline fitting portion and the other driven clutch plates are supported on the pressure member by a spline fitting portion. The power transmitting apparatus can further comprise a device or assembly configured to preventing slipping-off of the driven clutch plates into a separated portion between the spline fitting portion of the clutch member and the spline fitting portion of the pressure member. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071790 | Release Bearing Assembly - A release bearing assembly has a roller bearing, an enclosure and a slinger. The enclosure has first and second flange portions. The slinger has a body portion sized for radial disposition within an inner diameter of the first flange portion. A lip portion extends from the body portion and defines a channel between itself and the enclosure. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071791 | AUTOMOBILE ANTICOLLISION DECELERATING AND EMERGENCY BRAKE APPARATUS - An anticollision decelerating and emergency brake apparatus of automobile is disclosed. The objects of the invention is realized by the following: an anticollision decelerating and an emergency brake apparatus of automobile constituted by clutch ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071792 | POWER TRANSMITTING APPARATUS - A power transmitting apparatus can comprise a clutch housing rotatable together with an input member and supporting a plurality of driving clutch plates. A clutch member can support a plurality of driven clutch plates alternately arranged between the driving clutch plates via spline fitting and connected to an output member. A pressure member can be mounted on the clutch member so as to be axially movable therealong so as to accommodate pressure-contact and release of the driving clutch plates and the driven clutch plates. Back-torque limiting cams can be configured to release the connection between the driving clutch plates and the driven clutch plates when the rotation speed of the output member has exceeded that of the input member. A rotational force input to the input member can be transmitted to the output member by pressure-contacting the driving clutch plates and the driven clutch plates. The power transmitting apparatus can also comprise a limiting device for limiting a movement of the pressure member toward a direction away from the clutch member. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071793 | COIN DEPOSITING AND DISPENSING MACHINE - A coin depositing and dispensing machine automatically returning coins remaining on a passage in case an error-stop during depositing operation. The coins on the passage are transported by the transporting unit for depositing in a reverse transporting direction reverse to the depositing and transporting direction, one coin in a sorting passage is transported to the upstream side from a rejecting portion. Then, the coins on the passage are transported by the transporting unit for depositing in the depositing and transporting direction, and eliminated by the rejecting portion. While the coins on the passage are transported by the transporting unit for depositing alternately in the depositing and transporting direction and the reverse transporting direction, the coins in the sorting passage are eliminated by the rejecting portion one by one. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071794 | Coin operated device - The present invention discloses a coin operated device, whereby the articles inside the locker can still be taken out with the spare key of the locker provider without damaging the coin operated device when the key is lost. The coin operated device is installed in the door frame of a locker and comprises first and second lock cylinders respectively for the insertion of the spare key and the key. The second lock cylinder is used to lock or unlock the locker, wherein a coin is inserted into the coin operated device, and a coin triggered module lets the coin fall into a coin accommodation module; then, the key is turned to latch the lock tongue and lock the locker, and the coin accommodation module is simultaneously driven to let the coin stay in behind the coin return. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071795 | Coin-guiding plate for a coin counter - A coin-guiding plate includes: a fixing segment; a guiding segment extending from the fixing segment, and having opposite first and second sides, a second guiding portion being recessed relative to a first guiding portion at the second side, the first guiding portion having a pointed tip opposite to the second guiding portion; and a blocking member formed at a junction of the fixing segment and the second guiding portion. The fixing segment is adapted to be fixed to a housing such that the guiding segment extends into a groove of a rotary plate that receives coins, and such that the first and second sides respectively face toward and away from a central plate portion of the rotary plate. The blocking member is adapted to form a gap with a groove bottom having a size for allowing at most one coin therethrough when the fixing segment is fixed to the housing. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071796 | Mobile bridge of great length as a support construction for at least one transport means and method for operating same - A mobile bridge of great length is a support construction for at least one transport means, which particularly avoids constraints and undefined stresses as a result of temperature variations and/or support lowering movements, for example, to the greatest possible extent. This will guarantee a statically definite system, is essentially accomplished in that the bridge, in its totality, forms a multi-member statically definite system in the vertical plane, and a statically definite continuous carrier in the horizontal plane. The bridge segments of the bridge are connected with one another, in articulated manner, exclusively in the vertical plane, and the bridge is supported by means of at least three bearing mechanisms of a type A, B, and C having different static valence. Each bearing mechanism of the type A, B, C is carried by a self-propelled, tip-proof traveling mechanism. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071797 | Telescoping conveyor drive system - An extendable conveyor apparatus is disclosed and comprises a stationary conveyor section, a movable conveyor section extendable with respect to the stationary conveyor section, and a movement assembly configured to move the movable conveyor section with respect to the stationary conveyor section. The movement assembly comprises a plurality of teeth mounted on a first conveyor section, and a teeth engaging apparatus mounted on a second conveyor section and configured to engage and move the teeth on the first conveyor section with respect to the second conveyor section. A system for moving a first elongate structure with respect a second elongate structure comprises a plurality of teeth in a substantially linear arrangement for mounting on the first elongate structure, and a teeth engaging apparatus configured for mounting on the second elongate structure, the teeth engaging structure comprising a chain loop engaging the teeth such that rotation of the loop moves the first elongate structure relative to the second elongate structure | 2009-03-19 |
20090071798 | Hand Rail And Guide Rail For Passenger Conveyance System - The invention relates to a hand rail for an escalator or a moving walkway, comprising a flexible base body ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071799 | Article orientating apparatus - An apparatus for orienting random oriented lightweight articles. The apparatus includes a wheel which rotates on an axis which is substantially horizontal. A plurality of alignment troughs is mounted on the interior of the wheel. Each of the alignment troughs has a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the wheels horizontal axis. Each trough has a plurality of openings to allow air to pass through the trough and out of the wheel to hold lightweight articles in the troughs against the force of gravity. Each of the articles has a longitudinal axis which is parallel to the troughs longitudinal axis. Rotation of the wheel selectively positions the troughs with a source of air under pressure to move the articles to the end of the respective trough. Each article at the end of its respective trough moves into an external receiver where the article is transferred to a vertical attitude having the bottom up. The article is rotated to a bottom down attitude. A retriever positioned adjacent to the wheel retrieves each article in a vertical bottom down attitude and delivers each article to a conveyor. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071800 | Wheel feeder - A wheel feeder for supplying a wheel to a wheel mounting factory is disclosed. The wheel feeder includes: a vertical lifter for receiving a wheel transferred from a transferring conveyor; a vertical conveyor for receiving the wheel from the vertical lifter and transferring the wheel to a wheel mounting factory; and a wheel stopper unit mounted to the vertical lifter to supply the wheel to the vertical conveyor without damaging the wheel. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071801 | CONVEYOR SYSTEM ALIGNER AND METHOD OF ALIGNING - A conveyor system aligner, method of aligning and continuous aligning belt includes providing a belt support assembly having a generally vertical support surface and a channel defined in the support surface. A belt drive propels the aligning belt along the support surface and items, such as cartons, are conveyed past the aligning belt. A continuous aligning belt is provided that has a contact portion and a guide member. The contact portion has a contact surface and a glide surface. The glide surface is configured to travel along the support surface. The guide member is adapted to be captured by the channel and travels in the channel to support the aligning belt. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071802 | Method and Device for Transporting Multiple Items - A method and device are provided for transporting items, in particular postal consignments. A transport process is performed from an intermediate store to a continuation point. Each item that was conveyed to the intermediate store before generation of a start signal is removed from the intermediate store. The items transported are transferred from the intermediate store into a transport device. A record is stored of which items were conveyed to the intermediate store between generation of the start signal and generation of an end signal. The items transported in the transport device are removed from the transport device. For each item that was transported, a data record that has been stored for the item is determined. The stored data record is determined exclusively from the data records generated for those items that were conveyed to the intermediate store between generation of the start signal and generation of the end signal. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071803 | CONVEYOR CHAIN - A convey chain ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090071804 | Switching Device Lock Out Method and Apparatus - A system, in certain embodiments, may include a circuit breaker having a housing, a toggle switch coupled to the housing, and an integral lock out coupled to the housing. The integral lock out may include a slide configured to move in a linear direction between a retracted position and an extracted position relative to the housing. The slide may be configured to block rotation of the toggle switch in the extracted position of the slide. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071805 | GROUND CONTACT SWITCH FOR PERSONAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM - A ground contact switch system comprises a first object configured to contact a ground surface during a stride, and one or more switches coupled to the first object. An inertial measurement unit can be coupled to the first object. The one or more switches are configured to detect when the first object is at a stationary portion of the stride. The one or more switches can also be configured to send a signal to activate an error correction scheme for the inertial measurement unit. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071806 | Off-circuit tap changer device - An off-circuit tap changer device which includes a spring-biased moving contact that is operable to independent flex and roll. The moving contact includes one or more rings which are independently spring biased to a moving contact support. The device also includes a single rod with locking elongated ribs to mate with a sleeve of the moving contact support. The circulating circuit includes X stationary contacts. The resiliency via the spring-biasing and the rolling of the ring minimizes, if not prevents, surface wearing of the moving contacts. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071807 | MEMS SWITCH AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A MEMS switch includes a field generator which generates an electric field in a predetermined space, a beam located in the space and made of an electrically conductive material, the beam being flexed downward when subjected to an electrostatic force due to the electric field, the beam being deformed so as to return upward by an elastic restoring force upon extinction of the electrostatic force, a signal line electrically connected to the beam when the beam is flexed downward, and a protective cap covering the field generator, the beam, and the signal line, thereby sealing the field generator, the beam, and the signal line. | 2009-03-19 |
20090071808 | Rotary input apparatus - A rotary input apparatus is disclosed. A rotary input apparatus that includes a wheel which inputs information by rotation; a holder which rotatably supports the wheel; a tooth or teeth formed on any one of the wheel and the holder; and a flat spring which is supported by the other of the wheel and the holder and which catches onto the tooth to elastically support the wheel in the direction of rotation, utilizes a simple structure to allow smooth operation while implementing a clicking sensation for each section. | 2009-03-19 |