Abstract:
A hinge on a cover for a container, has a pivot axis and includes at least one first member fixed against rotation and at least one second member rotatable about the axis, which first and second members are arranged coaxially along the axis. A third member is arranged coaxial with the first and second members. A damper element is provided between the first and the third members in order to dampen the relative rate of rotation between the members. A first spring is arranged between the second and the third tubular members, which first spring is connected to the respective second and third members so that relative rotation between the tubular members is permitted in a first direction, when the cover is pivoted towards a first position, and prevented in a second direction, when the cover is pivoted towards a second position. A container provided with such a hinge is described.
Abstract:
A rotary shaft structure includes a case, a first shaft fitted in the case with an end of the first shaft outward extended from an end of the case; a second shaft fitted in the case with an end of the second shaft outward extended from an opposing end of the case opposite to the first shaft; and a push unit arranged in the case to locate between the first and the second shaft. The rotary shaft structure is simplified and can be coupled to and between a main body and a display of a notebook computer, enabling easy open of the display without causing a rearward tilted main body and slow close of the display without impacting against the main body.
Abstract:
A locking device for locking a displaceable motor vehicle part which is lockable by the means of the locking device within a displacement range in a respective rest position reached by displacement is provided. The locking device comprising a braking device with at least two braking elements which interacts in a braking manner in a respective rest position of the motor vehicle part in order to lock the motor vehicle part, and which can be brought into a position without braking engagement by inducing a release force into the braking device. An actuator is assigned to the locking device, which is optionally combinable with the braking device and with which a displacement movement of the motor vehicle part is brakable for locking the motor vehicle part.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for controlled braking of an electrically powered lifting action in the event of a failure, such that at least one of the nominal values for “rotational direction” and/or “operating speed” and/or “door position” and/or “motor capacity” and/or “motor current” is ascertained and compared with an actual value, and such that a motorized braking process or motorized stopping process is triggered by a departure of the actual value from the nominal value that lies outside a predetermined range. In addition the invention relates to a device for applying said method.
Abstract:
An active break release device externally attached to a door controller. The door controller includes a housing for receiving a first motor which rotates a rotary shaft to reel the door; a braking device installed around the periphery of the rotary shaft. The active break release device comprises: at least a brake releasing rod, one end of which is to activate the braking device while the other end of which extends to the outside of the door controller; at least a second motor, for moving the other end of the brake releasing rod; a circuit having a backup power source used to temperately supply electricity to the second motor if electricity fails, so that the one end releases the braking.
Abstract:
A drive mechanism includes an electric motor, a rotor driven by the electric motor, and a worm screw driven by the rotor. The drive mechanism further includes a wheel driven by the worm screw, the wheel transmitting movement of the electric motor to a vehicle closure, and a clutch on the rotor connecting the worm screw to the electric motor or disconnecting the worm screw from the electric motor.
Abstract:
A system and method for minimizing door related injuries are disclosed. Briefly, a mechanism requiring little or no external power is used to vary the force needed to open a door. If an obstruction (i.e. a person, pet, etc) is within the sweep of the opening door, the force needed by the user to push open the door will be increased, to give the user tactile feedback that an accident may be imminent. The feedback mechanism can be implemented in a variety of ways, including embodiments that require no external power or battery. A sensor is used to detect the presence of an obstruction within the sweep of the door. In a further embodiment, a mechanism is used to slow or stop a door from closing if an obstruction (such as a finger) is in the return path of the door.
Abstract:
A powered sliding device includes a wire drum (16) connected to a vehicle sliding door (11) through wire cables (18, 19), a motor (14) for rotating the wire drum, a clutch mechanism (25) provided between the motor and the wire drum, a rotational member (85) rotated integrally with the wire drum, detection apparatus (86) for detecting the rotation of the rotational member, and a housing (74). The housing includes a first space (76) accommodating the wire drum and communicating with the outside of the housing through the wire cables and a second space accommodating the rotational member and the detection apparatus, and a housing body (73) provided between the first space and the second space which separates the first space and the second space.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a rotary damper for controlling the operating speed of an operating part, such as a power outlet or an ash tray, of a vehicle. The rotary damper uniformly controls the operating speed of an operating part having a complex track. The rotary damper includes an operating part mounted in the interior in a vehicle in such a manner that the operating part can be introduced or withdrawn, an operating part case for guiding a path of the operating part, a pinion gear mounted to one side of the operating part, and a guide rail rotatably mounted to the operating part case such that the pinion gear can be engaged with the guide rail.
Abstract:
An anti-pinch system of a vehicle closure includes a detection system for detecting pinching and a clutch to disconnect the vehicle closure from a closure driving mechanism following detection of pinching by the detection system. The closure drive mechanism can be disengaged to prevent an increase in pinching during the time required to reverse the movement of the closure driving mechanism.