Abstract:
Drive system for moving a load along a curved path. The drive system includes a base for mounting the drive system, the base having a curved track for guiding the load along the curved path. There is a load engaging mechanism mounted on the base for movement relative to the base, the load engaging mechanism being for moving the load. The load engaging mechanism has a curved track engaging roller for engaging the curved track. A linear drive mechanism including a linearly driven member is mounted on the base. The linearly driven member includes a driving pivot. A drive link is attached to the driving pivot at a drive force receiving end of the drive link, the drive link including a driven pivot at a drive force communicating end of the drive link. The driven pivot is attached to the load engaging mechanism, whereby linear motion of the driving pivot causes motion of the load along the curved path.
Abstract:
A cable window lifting mechanism lifts a window pane (5) in a vehicle, in particular an automobile, in a first direction. The window lifting mechanism includes two guide sections (1, 2), with two sliding elements (3, 4) each moveably guided on a respective one of the guide sections (2, 1). A cable (6) engages at least one sliding element (3, 4). Moreover, the window pane (5) is supported by both sliding elements (3, 4). One of the sliding elements (3) is guided on the associated guide section (2) so as to minimize movement of the one of the sliding elements normal to the first direction. The other sliding element (4) is guided at least over partial sections of the associated guide section (1) to minimize movement of the other sliding element normal to a plane of the window pane, while permitting a compensating movement of the other sliding element in the vehicle's longitudinal axis when the window pane (5) is displaced.
Abstract:
A window regulator mechanism for a motor vehicle door providing ready adjustability to accommodate manufacturing tolerances in the door glass guide channels receiving the side edges of the window glass or, in the case of a sashless door, to accommodate manufacturing tolerances in the seal carried by the vehicle body. Adjustability is provided by a cam member which is rotatly mounted on carrier plate of a carrier assembly and which coacts with a follower surface on a glass clip mounted on an upper edge of the carrier plate. The follower surface is provided as a cutout in a lower edge of a stabilizer portion of the glass clip whereby the stabilizer portion serves not only to preclude cocking of the glass clip relative to the carrier plate but also to provide the cam follower surface for coaction with the cam member carried by the carrier plate.
Abstract:
A brake assembly for locking a vertical or horizontal slidable sash window or door within a track of a frame is disclosed. The track has an elongated base and a pair of spaced apart, opposed sidewalls extending perpendicular from the base. Each sidewall has an inner shoulder spaced from and parallel to the base. The assembly has a slider body having a central opening extending from a front face of the body to a rear face of the body. The slider body has a side opening in each side of the slider body and being in communication with the central opening. A pair of brake members are provided wherein one brake member is slidably positioned within a respective one of the side openings. A cam has a rear face and a front face, and is adapted to receive a pivot member mounted on either the sash window or door. The cam is positioned in the central opening and is adapted to be rotatable within the opening by the pivot member. The cam, slider body and brake members include cooperative structure for converting rotary motion of the cam into radial movement of the brake members through the side openings and axial movement of the cam and slider body to lock the brake assembly within the track.
Abstract:
Door operator for opening, closing and locking at least one door panel on a transit vehicle. It has at least one base portion for mounting on the vehicle and at least one fixed support member attached to the base portion(s) . It has door hanger(s) for attachment of the door panel(s) and moveable door support member(s) attached to the door hanger(s). The moveable door support member(s) engage the fixed support member(s) to support the door panel(s) while permitting opening and closing motions of the panel(s) . The operator includes at least one door drive having base mounted portion(s) and hanger mounted portion(s), the hanger mounted portion(s) engaging the base mounted portion(s) to be moved thereby to move the panel(s) in opening and closing direction(s). The operator has a lock for securing the door panel(s) in closed position(s), the lock having a lock shaft which includes at least one primary lock means for preventing motion of the base mounted door drive portion(s) and at least one secondary lock means engaging the door hanger(s). The lock includes a lock shaft engaging means which rotates the lock shaft to a locking position when the door panel(s) are closed. The lock also has an unlocking actuator for unlocking the door panel(s), the unlocking actuator having a moveable portion connected to the lock shaft to rotate the lock shaft to the unlocking position.
Abstract:
A door truck which has a one piece frame and plastic wheels for operation in an overhead track for supporting a door in which the wheels are mounted to the frame with barrel nuts and a threaded stud. The frame has a door supporting portion through which a pendant nut can be extended with its head mounted upwardly or downwardly so as to support a door.
Abstract:
A swivel-sliding door system for a vehicle having at least one door leaf situated in the vehicle wall in the closed state, and situated on the outside in front of the vehicle wall in the open state while leaving a door opening free. A drive as well as transverse and longitudinal guides are provided which enable a movement at the at least one door leaf transverse relative to the vehicle wall and along the vehicle wall, wherein the drive and the transverse and longitudinal guides are combined into one complete operating unit that can be mounted as one whole in the vehicle and be coupled to the at least one door leaf. The operating unit comprises a frame which, in assembled condition, is fixedly connected to the vehicle and an assembly which is movably provided in the frame and which comprises a drive motor for the door leaf movements. The frame may include a girder extending along the door opening and end flanges provided at the ends of the girder, wherein the movable assembly is movable along the end flanges, transversely to the vehicle wall and the girder, for executing a plug movement and wherein the drive motor effects both the plug movement and the longitudinal movement of the at least one door leaf along the vehicle wall.
Abstract:
A device for supporting and guiding the movement, in both a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, of a sliding panel in a frame structure by using guide tracks and vertically adjustable guide castors. The vertical position of the sliding panel is adjustable with the aid of a bogie-based carrying wheel mechanism. A locking mechanism with a specially designed striking plate assists longitudinal and sideways movement of the sliding panel into a locking position for locking of the sliding panel.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a system for positioning and assembling a mobile element on a drive system comprising at least one adapter, fixed to said mobile element, comprising a first extension in line with said mobile element and at least one second extension in the longitudinal direction of said mobile element, at least one slider comprising at least one third extension in the longitudinal direction of said mobile element, and a first contact surface, at least one confining element comprising a second contact surface, at least one fixation means. At least one of said third extensions cooperates with at least one of said second extensions and at least one of said sliders and at least one of said confining elements cooperate with at least one of said fixation means in order to block said first extension between said first and second contact surfaces.
Abstract:
A running mechanism assembly includes a profile element (5) whose hollow space (10) with the guide groove (9) is laid bare by a recess (15), which makes possible the perpendicular insertion of the running mechanism (19). The running mechanism (19) is locked within the guide grove (9) by displacement within the latter.