Abstract:
An overrunning clutch is provided with increased torque transmitting capacity by utilizing a relatively large diameter spring wire whose end turns have their radial peripheries ground down to weaken the end turns proximate to the free end of the spring. Preferably the end turns proximate to the free end of the coil spring are tapered radially inwardly to lift the spring coil turns remote from the free end off the shaft of the overrunning clutch. The end of the coil spring fixed to the bushing may be formed as a hook having a portion extending radially through a slot within the bushing and an integral bent back circumferential portion nested in an annular groove within the outer periphery of the bushing intersecting the radial slot. A double helical coil spring having parallel, adjacent turns within separate helical grooves within the inner periphery of the bushing has a loop connecting the turns opposite their free ends mounted within a transverse channel connecting the pair of helical grooves.
Abstract:
According to the invention, there is provided a door hinge comprising a spring that plays the role of both a torsion spring and a compression spring, wherein its resilient force is used for axially pressing a movable cam against a matching fixed cam it comprises and thereby facilitating the opening and closing motion of the door with which it is used by giving said cams such specific configurations that the spring accelerates the opening motion of the door from a given angular position of the door and locks the door at a particular open position and at a closed position. Since a door using such a hinge that comprises a spring whose resilient force constantly biases the door to open can be either opened to any desired angle or closed and sustained there under a locked condition when the rotary shaft of the hinge is firmly connected to the door, it can be used for a flap door or another vertically rotatable door such as a toilet lid to sustain the door to an open position under a locked condition even if the resilient force of the spring is nullified at that position and the door is liable to be pushed back by an obstacle such as a wire located behind the toilet assembly comprising the lid. Therefore, the door is protected against any turning effort and other forces which are unintentionally applied to the door.
Abstract:
An overrunning clutch is provided with increased torque transmitting capacity by utilizing a relatively large diameter spring wire whose end turns have their radial peripheries ground down to weaken the end turns proximate to the free end of the spring. Preferably the end turns proximate to the free end of the coil spring are tapered radially inwardly to lift the spring coil turns remote from the free end off the shaft of the overrunning clutch. The end of the coil spring fixed to the bushing may be formed as a hook having a portion extending radially through a slot within the bushing and an integral bent back circumferential portion nested in a annular groove within the outer periphery of the bushing intersecting the radial slot. A double helical coil spring having parallel, adjacent turns within separate helical grooves within the inner periphery of the bushing has a loop connecting the turns opposite their free ends mounted within a transverse channel connecting the pair of helical grooves.
Abstract:
Herein disclosed is a continuous speed change type door check for closing a door, which comprises: a pivot pin made rotatable; a slider adapted to be linearly moved by the rotations of the pivot pin and to rotate the pivot pin when it returns; a coil spring for biasing the slider to return; a gear train for speeding up the rotations of the pivot pin; a brake connected to the gear train; and a one-way transmission clutch for operating the brake in a direction to close the door.
Abstract:
A revolving door includes an elongated pivot column having a plurality of integrally formed first grooves extending longitudinally therealong at equidistantly spaced intervals therearound. A plurality of barrier members are provided. At least one of the members is associated with each first groove and arranged to extend radially outward of the groove. A locking device is concealably contained and interposed between the side wall of each first groove and a terminal end of each barrier member mountingly associated with the groove for retaining the barrier member in the groove. The locking member includes a second groove which extends longitudinally along the side wall of each first groove and a rigid locking bar extending into the second groove. The locking bar has a round side and a flat side and is selectively rotatable to wedging engage a wall of the second groove and the terminal end of each barrier member.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a one-way transmission device, which comprises a housing having a cylindrical inner wall formed therein; a first coil spring coaxially received in the housing and resiliently pressed at its outer periphery against the cylindrical inner wall, the first coil spring having first and second ends which are bent radially inwardly; a second coil spring coaxially received in the housing beside the first coil spring, the second coil spring being pressed at its outer periphery against the cylindrical inner wall, the second coil spring having first and second ends which are bent radially inwardly; an annular core coaxially and rotatably received in the coaxially arranged first and second coil springs and having at a peripheral portion thereof a sectoral recess into which the first and second ends of the first and second coil springs are received, the sectoral recess being defined by circularly spaced first and second walls; input and output shafts respectively connected to axially opposed sides of the annular core to rotate therewith; and an output member including a base portion having a bore through which the output shaft passes and a pawl projecting into the sectoral recess, the pawl having a slit with which the first end of the first coil spring is engaged.
Abstract:
An electrical window lift drive especially for use in a motor vehicle, includes a drive housing, an electric motor attached to the housing having a shaft extending into the interior of the housing. A worm gear is mounted on the motor shaft for rotation thereby. A worm wheel is mounted for independent rotation coaxially with respect to a first portion of a bearing shaft inside the housing on a member intermediate the bearing shaft and the wheel. The bearing shaft is supported in the housing on both sides of the worm wheel and extends transversely of the motor shaft. The worm wheel meshes with and is driven by the worm gear. A drive member is mounted coaxially with respect to a second portion of the bearing shaft, and means are provided intermediate the worm gear and the drive member for transferring rotary motion of the worm gear to the drive member.
Abstract:
A coaster brake for a bicycle has a brake operating lever consisting of a yoke and integral arm coupled to the pedal crankshaft of the bicycle by a self-acting unidirectional friction clutch, formed by a coil spring embracing the crankshaft. In order to facilitate its insertion into the crankshaft housing, the lever has no dimension greater than the internal diameter of the housing. The spring has two portions, one on either side of the yoke, the wire forming the part of each portion nearer the yoke being of greater cross section than the part further from the yoke. The lever moves a brake actuating rod or cable actuating a wheel brake which may be of several different types.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a blower assembly for use in dispersing heat from an image projector with minimum air flow noise by interposing a constant torque clutch formed of a dual wound spring between the blower and a motor output drive to permit the rate of rotation of the blower to vary in response to variations in air weight due to changes in temperature, atmospheric pressure, and moisture content.
Abstract:
A window regulator particularly for the rear window of station wagons, comprising a mounting plate having an enlarged toothed opening forming the internal gear of a planetary gear set. A regulator arm has at one end a drive plate fixed to the arm in spaced relation. Planet gears are provided between the drive plate and arm and are rotatable thereon about fixed axes. The planet gears mesh with the internal gear and are driven by an input sun gear. Preferably, a second arm is pivoted to the mounting plate and the two arms have meshing gear sectors formed thereon.