Abstract:
A one-way damper comprising a cylindrical outer frame 10 with one end closed within which is provided a cylindrical inner frame 20 in a state rotatable relative thereto, packing material G packed between said inner and outer frames, and when a relative rotation being caused between said both inner and outer frames the rotation of said frame of one side may be capable of giving resistance to the rotation of said frame of other side, and inside of said inner frame 20 being provided with a mechanism which may perform meshing and removal according to a direction of rotation of a rotary shaft 50 for effecting transmission and non-transmission of torque from said rotary shaft 50 to said inner frame 20.
Abstract:
A rotary damper is disclosed having a hollow casing and a power receiving shaft extending exteriorly of the casing. The power receiving shaft turns a movable vane within the casing to pressurize a working fluid. A stationary partition member including a dividing wall and a dividing vane is positioned within the casing and journals the movable vane for rotation within the casing. The movable vane is provided with a through hole equipped with a one-way valve and the dividing wall is provided with a plurality of arcuately spaced orifices. The orifices are positioned to be serially covered by the movable vane as it is rotated to thereby provide increased resistance to fluid flow as the movable vane is further rotated.
Abstract:
A furniture hinge has a hinge arm connectible to the body of a piece of furniture and a lever connectible to a closure for the furniture. The closure is movable between a closed position and an open position. A damping device is disposed between the hinge arm and the lever and includes a housing having a bellows-like first part and a second part secured to the hinge arm. A piston rides in the housing and divides it into first and second chambers. The piston is provided with flow channels which allow hydraulic fluid in the housing to flow between the first and second chambers. The piston is mounted on a rod which extends through, and is coupled to, the first housing part and is articulately connected to the lever. A sealing member likewise mounted on the rod is arranged to seal the flow channels upon movement of the closure to its closed position. As the closure moves to its open position, the rod moves out of the housing with an accompanying expansion of the first housing part and unblocking of the flow channels. The pressure in the first chamber is reduced so that the fluid enters this chamber via the flow channels. Upon movement of the closure to its closed position, the rod moves into the housing and the flow channels are sealed. Fluid then flows from the first chamber to the second chamber by leakage. This may be accomplished by providing the sealing member with a slit and making the second housing part or the sealing member elastically deformable. Alternatively, the piston may be formed with an elastically deformable sealing lip which engages the inner surface of the housing.
Abstract:
An arrangement for suspension of a door, preferably a luggage compartment door, on a vehicle body. Between the vehicle body and the door there are arranged separate first and second spring elements. The attachment points of the second spring element, during the first part of the pivoting movement of the door from a closed to an open position, exerts a torque in a direction counter to the pivoting movement and, during the continued pivoting movement of the door, exerts a torque in the direction of the pivoting movement.
Abstract:
The prevent invention is directed to improvements in vending machines of the type having an access door which is opened by a purchaser for removing a purchased article from within the machine.A two-stage hydraulic door closer is provided with a spring to return the access door through its arc of movement from the open to the closed position at a relatively slow, controlled, substantially uniform rate which allows a purchaser to open and release the door and then to remove an article from the interior of the vending machine with one hand without interference by the access door while the article is being removed.
Abstract:
A device in which a displaced member will automatically return to its rest position after a delay comprises a container partially filled with a viscous fluid. The container is mounted so that it can be moved between a first, stable (rest) position and a second, semistable position in which the fluid will flow slowly away from its rest position. When the fluid has moved away from its rest position sufficiently, it will cause the center of gravity of the container to shift to one side of a pivot, whereupon the container will make an automatically delayed return to its first position. The container is employed as a box lid which will close automatically a predetermined time after being opened so that it can be used as an interval timer and/or a scent release mechanism. The container is also mounted in a human novelty figure in such a manner that if it is tipped over it will return automatically to an upright position after a predetermined delay.
Abstract:
An air damper comprises a cylinder having air ports at its upper and lower portions, a piston rod, a piston movably mounted on one end of the piston rod, a return spring, an air passage provided between upper and lower chambers within the cylinder which passage is opened and closed by the movement of the piston, and an air regulating valve press-fit into the lower air port portion of the cylinder.
Abstract:
Mounting means for a door-check for a hatchway door hinged to swing between an elevated open position and a closed position and having torsion bars which serve not only as springs for counterbalancing the weight of the door, but also as the hinge pins for the door. Each torsion bar has a terminal portion which is bent backwardly into parallel relation with a straight portion, the terminal portion extending through the hinge and forming the hinge pin. The straight portion is secured at its other end to the hatchway frame and is twisted about the terminal portion by the hinge as the door is closed. The door-check member is mounted on the hatchway frame and is connected to a bracket mounted across the crook formed in the torsion bar where the terminal portion bends backward. The bracket therefore pivots about the hinge pin with the main portion of the torsion bar when the door is closed and provides a crank arm for actuating the door-check.
Abstract:
A spring or gravity motor having an override mechanism for a movable window or door including a pneumatic cylinder, a piston, a check valve admitting air to the cylinder, an override valve permitting pressure dumping of the air in the cylinder during movement of the door or window at a speed greater than the normal closing speed by the motor.
Abstract:
A piece of furniture has a door or panel swingably mounted by means of a hinge. An elongated biased stud is mounted on a wall of the furniture piece pivotable in such manner that its free end engages the hinge and urges the door to closed position only during the initial increment of the door''s movement to open position and the final increment of the door''s movement to closed position.