Abstract:
An apparatus comprises first (3) and second (5) force-activated actuators, each having a fluid displacer (7, 9) and force control lever (19, 21) coupled to the fluid displacer, a conduit (15) for transporting fluid between the fluid displacers to couple motion of the fluid displacers, and a force controller (17) responsive to the pressure of the fluid for controlling a force opposing displacement of a fluid displacer.
Abstract:
A power actuator (62) for use with a quick attachment device (12) for front end loaders (10), which operates on existing manual levers (52, 61) that move locking mechanisms (34) between locked and unlocked positions to either lock in place or release a loader attachment (24) to the attachment frame (12). The power actuator (62) directly connects to pivoting portions (56, 58) of the manual levers (52, 61) and causes the levers (52, 61) to be moved under power between the locked and unlocked positions.
Abstract:
A motorcycle cruise control system intended for cooperation with a rotary throttle grip of a motorcycle, comprises a clamping device with a stationary clamping part and a movable clamping part which is movable between a clamping position for clamping the throttle grip and maintaining it in a desired rotary position, and a release position allowing a rotation of the throttle grip, an operating mechanism for moving the; movable clamping part between its clamping and release positions and a holding arrangement for holding the clamping device substantially stationary with respect to the motorcycle. The operating mechanism comprises an eccentric mechanism with a first arm and a second arm of which respective first ends are pivotably connected to the stationary clamping part and movable clamping part, respectively, and of which the second ends are pivotably connected to each other.
Abstract:
A gear lever (7) is arranged between the driving seat and the passenger seat in a truck. The gear lever (7) incorporates a disengageable locking mechanism (34) by means of which it is possible to lower the gear lever (7) from a substantially vertical position of use to a position in which it does not limit the driver's mobility in the cab. When the gear lever (7) has been lowered, the driver can move from the driving side to the passenger side of the truck.
Abstract:
An apparatus for developing variable rotational drive torque which comprises an elongated handle adapted for rotation about a first axis, first drive means attached to the handle for rotation therewith and for directly developing drive torque about the first axis, means to disengage the first drive means from the handle and for permitting the handle to rotate about a second axis of rotation located between the first axis and the location of force application to the handle. Drive engagement means extends through the handle adjacent the second axis of rotation and is arranged and positioned for rotational engagement with at least a part of the first drive means when the handle is rotated about the second axis so as to transmit torque to the first drive means about the first axis of rotation. Means is provided to selectively vary the relative position of a portion of the drive engagement means in relation to the second axis of rotation to vary the torque transmitted to the first drive means and thereby developed about the first axis of rotation by the first drive means when the handle is rotated about the second axis of rotation.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine hydraulische Verstell- und Reversiereinheit in der Gestalt einer Hydraulikpumpe oder eines Hydraulikmotors mit einem Verstellorgan (34), die insbesondere für den Drehantrieb einer Mischtrommel (18) eines Fahrbetonmischers (10) bestimmt ist. Das Verstellorgan (34) dient zur stufenlosen Durchflusssteuerung und wird über einen Verstellmechanismus (40) betätigt. Zu diesem Zweck ist der Verstellmechanismus (40) mit seinem einen Ende an das Verstellorgan angeschlossen und weist an seinem hiervon entfernt angeordneten anderen Ende ein Stellglied (36, 38) auf. Eine Besonderheit der Erfindung besteht darin, dass der Verstellmechanismus (40) zwei unabhängig voneinander von unterschiedlichen Bedienstellen aus mechanisch betätigbare Stellglieder (36, 38) sowie eine Kupplungseinrichtung (42) aufweist, über welche wahlweise jeweils eines der Stellglieder (36, 38) mit dem Verstellorgan (34) kuppelbar und das andere zugleich von diesem entkuppelbar ist.
Abstract:
A method and system for a shaft coupling assembly is provided. The assembly includes a first coupling half coupled to a distal end of a first shaft wherein the first coupling half includes one or more projections extending away from the first coupling half. The shaft coupling assembly also includes a second coupling half coupled to a distal end of a second shaft wherein the second coupling half includes a media configured to matingly engage the one or more projections in an axial direction, the projections include a relatively large length to width ratio, the media displaces orthogonally to the insertion direction an amount sufficient to facilitate the insertion for each individual projection while substantially preventing gross movement of all of the projections in total such that a linear force or torque applied to one coupling half is transmitted through the mated projections and media.
Abstract:
A method and system for a shaft coupling assembly is provided. The assembly includes a first coupling half coupled to a distal end of a first shaft wherein the first coupling half includes one or more projections extending away from the first coupling half. The shaft coupling assembly also includes a second coupling half coupled to a distal end of a second shaft wherein the second coupling half includes a media configured to matingly engage the one or more projections in an axial direction, the projections include a relatively large length to width ratio, the media displaces orthogonally to the insertion direction an amount sufficient to facilitate the insertion for each individual projection while substantially preventing gross movement of all of the projections in total such that a linear force or torque applied to one coupling half is transmitted through the mated projections and media.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an apparatus for converting a unidirectional displacement to an angular displacement of selectable direction. The apparatus (10) has a rack gear assembly, which has two opposing rack gears (16 and 17) held in a parallel spaced relationship and constituting a coordinate plane. Disposed within the two opposing rack gears is rotational shaft (15) having attached to it engagement pin (21) for engaging a segmental pinion gear slot (22 or 23). A pair of opposing segmental pinion gears (13 and 14) are rotatably attached to shaft (15). Each segmental pinion gear (13 and 14) is engaged with a corresponding rack gear (16 and 17). The invention also provides a means for engaging the first said engagement means with either one of the two segmental pinion gears.