Abstract:
An apparatus for converting side operated controls of a machine to be front operated. A front control panel or apron is vertically mounted on the machine, preferably using preexisting mounting hardware. Any preexisting front operated controls and front indicators are translated forward to the front of the control panel by extending their control linkages through respective holes defined by the panel. The linkage of each side operated control is articulated and bent through an angle sufficient to redirect the linkage for frontal operation, and the control end of the redirected linkage is translated forward to the front of the panel by protruding through and just beyond the panel. The articulation and redirection is preferably accomplished by a plurality of universal joints and the translation can be accomplished by estension shafts or extension arms. The controls can also be modified to increase or create a mechanical advantage for an operator. The apparatus can be designed as a kit for retrofitting preexisting machines.
Abstract:
In a control device, especially for heating and ventilation systems in mo vehicles, comprising a rotatable control knob and a linearly movable setting member, a lever is provided for coupling the knob and member and converting rotational motion of the knob into linear movement of the setting member. To achieve this, the control knob 2 is provided with a guide slope extending at an acute angle to the axis of rotation. A shorter arm portion of the lever is controlled by the guide slope. A longer arm portion of the lever is actuated by movement of the shorter arm portion against the guide slope and acts upon a coupled setting member in a linear manner.
Abstract:
An actuator mechanism for preconditioning a gearshift mechanism for movement into a selected gear such as low, reverse, or park. The actuator mechanism is in cartridge form so as to fit a wide variety of gearshift knob designs and sizes and the mechanism is arranged such that the pushbutton plunger assembly for preconditioning the transmission is moved to its retracted position by the spring of the actuator mechanism and is maintained in its extended position by the shift link of the shift lever.
Abstract:
A tuning device for a radio receiver is disclosed wherein the manual knob which permits tuning and permits viewing of a radio frequency scale can be pivoted to face the operator directly. The manual knob is rotatably linked to a shaft of a tuning element, such as a variable capacitor or a variable inductance, by a coupling means including at least one universal joint.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an actuator mechanism for the fuel quantity control member of a fuel injection pump. The mechanism includes an output member which is driven by an electro-magnetic device and the flexible member which is connected to the control member of the injection pump. An arm is angularly movable about the output member and is connected to the link and a helically coiled torsion spring is provided to transmit motion between the output member and the radial arm. The control member mounts an abutment which can be contacted by a lever to move the control member towards the position of minimum fuel irrespective of the setting of the output member. During such movement, the spring is stressed.
Abstract:
A control valve is mounted on a pivotal lever having hand grip controls mounted on the end of the lever opposite the valve whereby the hand grip can operate the valve which in turn moves with the lever to permit positioning of the hand grip over a range of lever positions.
Abstract:
A REMOTELY CONTROLLED ROTARY INPUT SIGNAL MEANS COMPRISING A REGULAR POLYGON MOUNTED FOR ROTATION AND A SELECTIVELY CONTOURED CAM MEMBER TRANSLATABLE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE POLYGON AND CONTOURED SO AS TO LOCK THE POLYGON IN NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN CENTERED AND SO AS TO CAUSE THE POLYGON, AND THE SHAFT ATTACHED TO THE POLYGON, TO ROTATE TWO INCREMENTS IN ONE DIRECTION AS THE CAM MEMBER IS MOVED LEFTWARDLY AND THEN BACK TO CENTER, OR TO CAUSE THE POLYGON TO ROTATE TWO INCREMENTS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AS THE CAM MEMBER IS TRANSLATED RIGHTWARDLY AND THEN BACK TO CENTER.