Abstract:
A control mechanism for manually adjusting a plurality of control parameters, the control mechanism including a mechanical multiple axis handle movable about a plurality of axes of rotation for operating an operated device, wherein each of the axes of rotation pass through the handle, and a movement transformation assembly to transform rotational movements of the handle to control commands to the operated device.
Abstract:
A control mechanism for manually adjusting a plurality of control parameters, the control mechanism including a mechanical multiple axis handle movable about a plurality of axes of rotation for operating an operated device, wherein each of the axes of rotation pass through the handle, and a movement transformation assembly to transform rotational movements of the handle to control commands to the operated device.
Abstract:
A waterproof housing (10) enables convenient underwater operation of a touch-screen interface of an electronic device. The housing (10) includes a casing (12) that defines a cavity (30) in which the electronic device can be mounted, the casing (12) including a window (26) through which the touch-screen interface can be viewed. A swivel mechanism (14) is mounted within a hole in the casing, wherein the swivel mechanism (14) is rotatable in three degrees of freedom. A control arm (16) slidingly engages and extends through the swivel mechanism (14), wherein a manipulating part (34) of the control arm (16) projects into the cavity (30) and a handle part (36) of the control arm (16) is disposed outside the casing (12). In use, the handle part (36) of the control arm (16) may be operated to move the manipulating part (34) of the control arm (16) in three dimensions to operate the touch-screen interface of the electronic device.
Abstract:
A control device is provided configured to provide user control signals. The control device comprises a magnetic flux sensing unit configured to provide two-dimensional angular orientation information with respect to a magnetic field acting on the magnetic flux sensing unit, and the user control signals are dependent on the two-dimensional angular orientation information. The control device further comprises a magnet arrangement comprising at least two permanent magnets configured to generate the magnetic field. The magnet arrangement and the magnetic flux sensing unit are arranged to be reoriented relative to one another within a predetermined range of movement, and the at least two permanent magnets are arranged relative to the magnetic flux sensing unit such that the magnetic field experienced by the magnetic flux sensing unit is substantially uniform throughout the predetermined range of movement.
Abstract:
A mechanical power communicating device and a modular system of a host and a mechanical power communicating device for communicating a mechanical power service. A first component of the mechanical power communicating device communicates a mechanical power service from host to a second component of the mechanical power communicating device or to a functional device. The mechanical power communicating device may be a functional device, an adapter for coupling a functional device to a host, or a functional unit of an adapter and a functional device. The mechanical power communicating device may include a first component having a first interface connectable to the host, the first component pivotally connected to a second component having a second interface connectable to the functional device. The modular system may include a host having differently oriented mechanical power service interfaces and the mechanical power communicating device.
Abstract:
An object of the present invention is to provide a switch mechanism to be adopted in an air-conditioning system that may be operated manually, which allows a plurality of functions to be integrated therein and assures superior operability for the driver.Manual switch mechanisms 1 and 3 are dial type mechanisms each comprising at least a tubular dial component 4 with open ends on the two sides thereof, a first gear 5 that is fitted on the outside of the dial component 4 so as to rotate together with the dial component and includes gear teeth 5a formed at the outer circumferential side surface thereof and a second gear 6 that includes gear teeth 6a formed at a circular arc circumferential surface thereof to which the rotation of the dial component 4 is transmitted from the first gear 5 via a relay component 7 and is connected through a wire 20 to drive an air-conditioning door. Inside the dial component 4, a push-button switch mechanism that includes at least a sliding component 8 that is slidably housed along the axis of the dial component 4 and includes a push portion 11 located at the bottom thereof and substrate having a switch portion 10 to contact the push portion 11, is fitted within the dial component 4.
Abstract:
This invention relates to mechanical linkages. The claimed linkages have a plurality of members that rotationally couple an extension member to a ground member. The linkages have relatively less inefficiency caused by inertia and from the placement of transducers within the linkage. Various coupling in the linkages may be powered, providing mechanical linkages that are suitable for use in haptic systems.
Abstract:
An actuation device for adjusting a powered control device opposite the adjusting direction. The actuation device comprises an actuation element axially displaceable in a housing by a feed device at least in the adjusting direction. The actuation device includes an emergency actuation arrangement that may be actuated from outside the housing of the device. The emergency actuation arrangement is connected in motion with the feed device via a direction-switched coupling device. The feed device includes at least one motor for turning a rotating spindle. The at least one motor is rigidly connected with a rotating sleeve mounted capable of rotating in the housing and surrounding the rotating spindle. The rotating sleeve is capable of being set in a direction opposite the feed direction of the rotating spindle relative to the housing.
Abstract:
An assist mechanism is for a handle attachment of a circuit breaker having a housing with an operating member operable among a plurality of positions. The handle attachment includes a casing coupled to the circuit breaker housing and enclosing an actuating assembly which interconnects the circuit breaker operating member with a handle that is operable from the exterior of the casing. The assist mechanism is a wave spring having a first end coupled to the casing, and a second end having a wave bend that divides the second end into three sections having three corresponding tangential vector forces. The tangential vector forces provide a bias to the actuating assembly of the handle attachment that differs depending on the position of the circuit breaker operating member. In this manner, the assist mechanism augments energy generated by movement of the operating member and translates it into a corresponding handle attachment movement.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a control device (HC) for operating one or more foot pedal control devices (26; 26) in a vehicle. According to the invention, the control device (HC) comprises means (11, 20, 22; 11, 21 23) for transmitting the movement and force, exerted by the driver by his/her own muscular strength on the actuator (13) of the control device (HC), hydrostatically to the foot pedal control device/devices (26; 27) of the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the actuator (13) is arranged to act on the brake pedal (16) by means of an independent hydraulic circuit (18, 20, 22) when the driver moves/turns said actuator (13) in a first direction (B), and the actuator (13) is arranged to act on a second independent hydraulic circuit (19, 21, 23) when the driver turns/moves the actuator (13) in the opposite direction (C).