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Document | Title | Date |
20080210027 | Motor-driven pivoting device for a support plate, especially the support plate of a motor vehicle mirror - The invention relates to a motor-driven pivoting device for a support plate that can cooperate with a positioning motor and be pivoted kinematically in relation to a holder, which is fixed to the object. In order to receive a mirror, the plate is provided with a fixed hollow spherical area on its rear side, which is directed away from the mirror, for stable mounting with a compact inbuilt part-turn actuator, mounted with the ability to pivot between two rigidly interconnected spherical surfaces along the generated surfaces thereof. The outer of the two interlocking spherical surfaces of the dual shell holder is embodied in the form of an assembly cap. Its inner surface is fitted out as a carrier for a device with a motor and a set of gears engaging with the gearing that moves radially to engage with the inner area of the device carrier along a generatrix of the inner generated surface of the hollow area. | 09-04-2008 |
20090013808 | Advancing means for a multi-coordinate measurement table of a coordinate measuring device and method for controlling such an advancing means - An advancing means for a multi-coordinate measurement table including a drive unit having a friction rod and a motor for each coordinate axis (x, y). The motor contacts one side of the friction rod with its motor shaft and at least one press roller contacts the other side of the friction rod. At least one pressing means is provided biasing the press roller, the friction rod and the motor shaft against each other with a pressing force, whereby the motor shaft frictionally engages the friction rod and converts the rotational movement of the motor into a linear movement of the friction rod. A method for controlling such an advancing means is disclosed as well. | 01-15-2009 |
20090044645 | Motor driven linear actuator - The present invention relates to a linear actuator in whose housing an electric motor is fastened for the driving of a threaded spindle which receives a spindle nut which converts the rotary movement of the threaded spindle into a translatory movement and with which the actuation rod extending out of the housing is coupled. The threaded spindle has an internal thread circumscribing a hollow space of the threaded spindle, whereas the spindle nut has an external thread in engagement with the internal thread of the threaded spindle so that the actuation bar can be moved in or out of the hollow space of the threaded spindle in the manner of a telescope depending on the direction of rotation of the threaded spindle. | 02-19-2009 |
20090133518 | MOTION CONVERTER - A motion converter includes a reduction gear mechanism and a stationary cylindrical portion. The reduction gear mechanism includes an input shaft, an external gear eccentrically rotatable about the input shaft, an internal gear internally meshing with the external gear and having a small number of difference between teeth of the internal gear and those of the external gear, and an disc for extracting only a rotational component of the external gear. The stationary cylindrical portion surrounds a periphery of the extracting member. Screw portions are respectively formed at an outer periphery of the extracting member and at an inner periphery of the stationary cylindrical portion, and screw together and support the disc for movement in a direction of the input shaft in response to an amount of rotation of the disc. | 05-28-2009 |
20090158869 | DEVICE FOR PROCESSING WORKPIECES - In practical application, it often happens that a large number of motion sensors and control mechanisms is required in order to carry out controlled movements, e.g., of welding tongs. The object of the present invention is to provide a solution for controlling the movement of a pair of welding tongs in the most efficient and economical manner possible with a minimum of electrical and mechanical expenditure. | 06-25-2009 |
20090165580 | GANTRY POSITION TRACKING USING REDUNDANT POSITION SENSORS - An x-y robotic motion control system includes a controller, a first rail and a second rail spaced from the first rail wherein the first and second rails are substantially parallel to one another. A gantry has a first end movable along the first rail and a second end movable along the second rail. A payload is movable along the gantry and a position sensor is movable along the gantry with the payload. A first encoder is configured to detect the first end of the gantry with respect to the first rail, and a second encoder is configured to detect the second end of the gantry with respect to the second rail. The position sensor and the first and second encoders are coupled to the controller, which calculates a position of the payload as a function of signals from the position sensor and the first and second encoders. | 07-02-2009 |
20090255353 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL INPUT APPARATUS - A multi-directional input apparatus includes a swinging member (first drive lever) having a through hole and an operating lever including a drive shaft which is inserted through the long hole. When the operating lever is tilted in a direction that crosses an axial direction of the swinging member, the swinging member is rotated by the drive shaft. A leaf spring is attached to the swinging member, and the drive shaft of the leaf spring is elastically biased against a side surface of an inner wall of the long hole. The leaf spring includes a bent portion which extends substantially parallel to the axial direction of the swinging member and which is in elastic contact with the drive shaft. A hole at which the long hole is completely exposed is formed in the leaf spring. | 10-15-2009 |
20100000352 | DEVICE OPENER AND VIBRATION MECHANISM - A device, method and computer program product for effecting vibrations in a device. In accordance with one example embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a method for effecting vibrations in a mobile electronic device having a first body and a second body movably mounted together, a drive motor for moving one body relative to the other body between a closed position and an open position in a first mode of operation, a controller for controlling the drive motor, and a biasing mechanism for applying a biasing force biasing the first and second bodies in the closed position when the first and second bodies are in the closed position and for applying a biasing force biasing the first and second bodies in the open position when the first and second bodies are in the open position, the method including: in a second mode of operation, driving the motor to repeatedly move one of the first body and the second body relative to the other of first body and the second body and against the biasing mechanism to cause the mobile electronic device to vibrate. | 01-07-2010 |
20100089190 | Drive for the Door Leaf of a Conventional Door - A swing leaf operator having a closer portion is described. The closer portion has an output shaft, on which a cam disc is torsion-resistantly disposed, as well as a pressure roller. By way of an operational connection, a closer spring presses the pressure roller against a running surface of the cam disc. The pressure roller, with regard to an axial center of the output shaft, is disposed such that, during an opening or closing of a swing leaf coupled to the output shaft, the pressure roller is moved along a path. Due to the fact that the path bypasses the axial center of the output shaft and on account of the configuration of the running surface of the cam disc, in different modes of operation of the swing leaf operator at a respective opening angle of the swing leaf, a very similar or identical torque is respectively applied to the output shaft. Furthermore, the swing leaf operator has a drive motor, which is in operational connection with the output shaft. | 04-15-2010 |
20100116072 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL CAM MECHANISM - An object of the present invention is to provide a three-dimensional cam mechanism, which is capable of selecting a cam guide surface shape freely to drastically improve the degree of freedom for selecting a target locus on the follower side, transmitting not only a power between orthogonal axes but also a strong and reliable power, and performing a reversible operation. The present invention is configured such that a three-dimensional cam guide surface ( | 05-13-2010 |
20100122594 | Actuator with self-locking assist device - An actuator with self-locking assist device comprises an actuator and a self-locking assist device, wherein the self-locking assist device is disposed at one end of the actuator, and the friction force between the self-locking assist device and the actuator is used to improve the self-locking capability of the actuator, thus preventing the uncontrollable movement of the actuator caused by the influence of the load carried. | 05-20-2010 |
20100218626 | Hydraulic Involute Cam Actuator - Mechanical joints are provided in which the angle between a first coupled member and a second coupled member may be varied by mechanical actuators. In some embodiments the angle may be varied around a pivot axis in one plane and in some embodiments the angle may be varied around two pivot axes in two orthogonal planes. The joints typically utilize a cam assembly having two lobes with an involute surface. Actuators are configured to push against the lobes to vary the rotation angle between the first and second coupled member. | 09-02-2010 |
20100236342 | Linear actuator - A linear actuator is characterized by having an upper sleeve part formed with a fastening portion that has a lower surface including at least one non-arched plane, a lower sleeve part formed with a fastening portion that has an upper surface including at least one non-arched plane so that a sleeve composed of the sleeve parts has an annular fastening section that includes at least the two non-arched planes; a rear fastening head having a combining portion that is fittedly received in the sleeve and is retained from rotating relative to the sleeve; at least one first fixing element provided at a lower surface of the upper sleeve part or an upper surface of the lower sleeve part; and at least one second fixing element provided at a tubular sheathing to face and engage with the first fixing element. | 09-23-2010 |
20100242641 | FITTING - A fitting, especially of a piece of furniture used for sitting or lying down, includes a connecting bracket and a rotatable bracket that is pivotally connected thereto. The connecting bracket is provided with a force-transmitting element, particularly a toothed element, which may be arranged to be concentric with the shaft and is effectively connected to a linear adjusting element by means of a gear mechanism. The linear adjusting element is guided to be longitudinally adjustable along the rotatable bracket. | 09-30-2010 |
20110094325 | Ball and piston rotary actuator mechanism - A rotary actuator mechanism for applying torque to a shaft and comprising an actuator housing forming an actuator path that includes an actuator pinion rotatably supported in said housing and having said shaft secured thereto. The pinion having peripheral notches of a selected shape and positioned within the actuator path. The mechanism having a train of discrete actuator elements having opposite ends and positioned in the actuator path, each of the actuator elements being of said selected shape to enable reception in the peripheral notches, a plurality of the elements engaging the notches. The mechanism having at least one linear actuator supported by the housing and engaging one of the ends of the train of actuator elements, the linear actuator being selectively activated to push the train of discrete actuator elements through the actuator path to thereby serially engage the actuator elements with the notches of the pinion and thereby apply torque to the shaft. | 04-28-2011 |
20110126650 | ACTUATOR, CHAIN AND METHOD OF USE - An actuator includes a plurality of chain links that can be wound up to transform a chain of the links into a stable elongated rod protruding from the actuator and can be unwound to transform the elongated rod into a chain that is received in a chain magazine. The actuator is particularly compact and flat and can be placed in the relatively narrow spaces. | 06-02-2011 |
20110214520 | FORCE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY AND A CONTROL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a force transmission unit ( | 09-08-2011 |
20120011949 | SCREW DRIVEN LINEAR ACTUATOR AND HOUSING ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to a linear actuator and housing assembly that may be used to increase motor performance and dissipate excess thermal energy. According to the present disclosure, one embodiment relates to an actuator housing and an electric motor coupled to the actuator housing, wherein the electric motor is disposed within the actuator housing such that there is a close proximity between the actuator housing and the motor. The invention further includes a linear actuator assembly operably coupled to the electric motor, wherein the linear actuator assembly is disposed within the actuator housing. A thermally conductive material is disposed between said actuator housing and said motor. | 01-19-2012 |
20120031209 | DRIVE UNIT - A drive unit includes an actuator main body configured to vibrate to output a driving force, a movable body, which is contacted by the actuator main body and is movable relative to the actuator main body in a predetermined moving direction, and an opposing member positioned to face the actuator main body with the movable body interposed therebetween and hold the movable body together with the actuator main body so that the movable body is sandwiched therebetween. A portion of the movable body, which contacts the opposing member, has an elastic modulus lower than that of the opposing member. | 02-09-2012 |
20120042740 | LINEAR MOTION MECHANISM AND ROBOT - To provide a linear motion mechanism and a robot in which when a magnetic joint is disengaged, the joint relation of the magnetic joint can be easily restored. A linear motion mechanism includes a movable part that receives a reaction force from a guild disposed in one axis direction, and moves along the guide, a sliding part that slides along the guides, a magnetic joint that magnetically joins the movable part to the sliding part, and a restoration member that restores a joint relation between the movable part and the sliding part. | 02-23-2012 |
20120085184 | Breakaway Drive System - Certain embodiments provide breakaway drive systems for use in connection with vehicle signage, and methods of use. The breakaway drive system may include an actuator, an actuator breakaway, a shaft breakaway and a drive shaft. The actuator breakaway may be operably connected to the actuator. The actuator breakaway may be configured to be rotated when the actuator is displaced. The shaft breakaway may include a breakaway mechanism for disengagingly connecting the actuator breakaway to the shaft breakaway. The shaft breakaway may rotate in unison with the actuator breakaway when the shafts are operably engaged. The shaft breakaway may not rotate in unison with the actuator breakaway when the shafts are disengaged. The drive shaft may be operably connected to the shaft breakaway such that rotation of the shaft breakaway causes rotation of the drive shaft. An external force on the drive shaft that exceeds a threshold may cause rotation of the shaft breakaway such that the breakaway mechanism disengages the shaft breakaway and the actuator breakaway. | 04-12-2012 |
20120137799 | ELECTROMECHANICAL LINEAR ACTUATOR - An electro-mechanical linear actuator unit comprising an actuator housing that accommodates at least two electric drives, each of which, when actuated by a control device, sets an associated drive of a respective spindle drive into rotation for adjusting linear movement of the associated spindle drive in order to produce relative linear adjustment of a control rod. The two electric drives are located in the actuator housing in such manner that relative adjustment can be produced by simultaneous actuation of the two electric drives, as the sum of the adjustment movements of the associated spindle drives, or by actuating a single electric drive, as the adjustment movement of the associated spindle drive. A respective brake is provided, in an area of each of the two electric drives, which can be selectively actuated by the control device to then prevent the adjustment movement of the respective associated spindle drive. | 06-07-2012 |
20120216637 | MOTION CONVERSION SYSTEM - A motion conversion system is described. The motion conversion system comprises a first torsional member operative for rotating in a first direction. A second torsional member is offset a distance from the first torsional member, wherein the second torsional member is operative for rotating in a direction opposite from the first direction. And, a lateral member has a lower surface connected to the first and second torsional members. Wherein, translational movement of the lateral member results from rotational movement of the first and second torsional members. | 08-30-2012 |
20120222509 | LINEAR ACTUATOR - Linear actuator comprising a housing ( | 09-06-2012 |
20120227521 | ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR AN OPTICAL MODULE - An adjustment mechanism. At least one guide track is connected to a base. At least one spring is fit on the guide track. A slider is fit on the guide track. The spring is abutted between the base and the slider. A fixed member is fixed to the base. The slider is slidably disposed between the spring and the fixed member. A displacement adjustment bolt is screwed in the fixed member. A first rotator is fit in the slider and includes a section. A second rotator is fit on and engages the first rotator. The second rotator abuts the slider. A fixing bolt detachably abuts the second rotator and is detachably fastened to the first rotator. An adjuster is connected to the first rotator, adjusting the position of a target. | 09-13-2012 |
20120291573 | TRANSVERSELY MOVABLE HINGE AND FOLDING DEVICE UTILIZING THE SAME - A transversely movable hinge is mounted between a base and a cover of a folding device and has a moving assembly. The moving assembly is connected to an expansion device via a linking rod. Therefore, when the folding device is opened, the expansion device is driven to extend and is convenient for users. When the folding device is closed, the expansion device is driven to retract for saving space. | 11-22-2012 |
20120318081 | METER UNIT - A meter unit includes a step motor, a gear, a braking spring and a case. The gear has a gear body a rotation shaft. The braking spring urges the gear in a direction of an axis of rotation of the gear. The case accommodates the step motor, the gear body, a part of the rotation shaft, and the braking spring therein. The braking spring has a shape through which the first part of the rotation shaft passes. A first face of the gear body is formed with a recessed portion which accommodates the braking spring. A first part of the case supports a second face of the gear body. A second part of the case is configured to press the braking spring so that entire part of the braking spring is accommodated in the recessed portion. | 12-20-2012 |
20130008267 | Self-Lubricating Transmission Device - In a self-lubricating transmission device | 01-10-2013 |
20130025386 | COUPLER ASSEMBLY AND DRIVE SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - A coupler assembly is provided for coupling components in a power transmission system, such as a rack and pinion drive system. The coupler assembly includes a floating mount and a pair of clamp members movable between an unfastened configuration in which the floating mount is adjustably supported between the clamp members and a fastened configuration in which the floating mount is fixedly secured between the clamp members. At least a pitch and a yaw of the floating mount are adjustable when the clamp members are in the unfastened configuration. Methods and systems which relate to or include the aforementioned coupler assembly are also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130068050 | PRECISION TRANSFER EQUIPMENT - The invention includes: a base; a table supported by the base; a tubular rod connected to a side of the table via a joint; a drive mechanism that moves the rod forward and backward; and a laser interferometer that detects displacement of the table relative to the base. The joint is provided by a supplying-discharging static-pressure joint and includes: a movement surface that is connected to the table and is orthogonal to a moving direction of the table; a drive surface that is connected to the rod and faces the movement surface; and a fluid supply channel supplying fluid to a static-pressure clearance between the movement surface and the drive surface. The laser interferometer includes a laser path having an optical axis along the moving direction passing through the inside of the rod of which a pressure is reduced and the drive surface and reflect on the movement surface. | 03-21-2013 |
20130068051 | PRECISION FEEDING DEVICE AND PRECISION TRANSFER EQUIPMENT - A precision feeding device that drives a table supported by a base in a predetermined moving direction includes: a rod connected to the table; a drive mechanism that drives to move the rod forward and backward in the moving direction; and a laser interferometer that detects a displacement of the rod relative to the base. The drive mechanism includes a linear motor that symmetrically applies a drive force on the rod relative to an axis in the moving direction. A laser path of the laser interferometer passes through the rod and extends in the moving direction, so that a moving axis of the rod, a thrust axis of the drive mechanism and a detection axis of the laser interferometer are aligned. | 03-21-2013 |
20130098183 | MECHANICAL REDUCER CASE FORMING A GUIDE RAIL, SYSTEM FOR DRIVING AN OPENING - A mechanical reducer case for converting a motor torque into a drive torque for an opening is provided, the case forming a guide rail guiding the opening into a closed position or into an open position. Also disclosed is a motorized system for driving an opening including the preceding case and a method for manufacturing the preceding case including a half-shell. | 04-25-2013 |
20130125680 | EJECTION DEVICE FOR A DISPLACEABLE FURNITURE COMPONENT - An ejection device for a furniture component moveably housed in or against a furniture body. The ejection device includes a swivellably housed lever. A first castor is attached to a free end of the lever, and a second castor is attached to the lever at a distance from the free end. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125681 | EJECTION DEVICE FOR A DISPLACEABLE FURNITURE COMPONENT - An ejection device for a furniture component moveably housed in or against a furniture body. The ejection device includes a swivellably housed lever. A first castor is attached to a free end of the lever, and a second castor is attached to the lever at a distance from the free end. | 05-23-2013 |
20130174677 | RELATIVE-ROTATION SYNCHRONOUS MOVEMENT-AID DEVICE - A relative-rotation synchronous movement-aid device, which has a simple structure and is easy to assemble. The synchronous movement-aid device includes a linking arm and a rotational wheel assembled with the linking arm. The linking arm has a pivoted end and a free end mounted on the rotational wheel. The pivoted end is mounted on a rail. When an external force is applied to the linking arm, the pivoted end can freely move along the rail. The free end serves to make the rotational wheel relatively rotate along with the movement of the linking arm to achieve better synchronous movement effect than the conventional slide mechanism. | 07-11-2013 |
20130276560 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A SLIDING ROOF OR A WINDOW OPENER - A drive unit for a motor vehicle having a guide element, a function unit guided by the guide element and which is movable via a motor, and a carrier guided by the guide element and coupled to the function unit. The carrier includes a coupling element movable relative to a main body of the carrier, so that to bring about an engaged state the coupling element is arranged in a first position inside a receptacle of the guide element to fix the carrier on the guide element, and to bring about a coupled state the carrier is arranged in a second position inside a recess of the function unit so that the carrier is moved together with the function unit. The carrier has a securing element that is movable relative to the main body and which, in a fixing position, prevents movement of the coupling element out of the first position. | 10-24-2013 |
20130283942 | CONNECTING ROD FOR AERONAUTICAL MECHANISM AND AERONAUTICAL MECHANISM COMPRISING SUCH A CONNECTING ROD - A connecting rod for an aeronautical actuator system, having one shaft transmitting forces applied in tension and/or compression along a longitudinal axis of the rod. When the connecting rod is in service, an elastically deformable element connected to the shaft is configured to react to the forces applied to the shaft, and displays elastic deformation when effected by these forces. The deformable element has a peripheral part rigidly connected to a member of the rod in which the shaft is slidably mounted. Measurement means associated with the deformable element determine the forces. The measurement means is partially housed in the deformable element. The deformable element includes a central part elongated along the longitudinal axis, which is rigidly connected to the shaft and in which the measurement means are at least partially housed. An intermediate part runs transversally to the central part and connects the central part and the peripheral part. | 10-31-2013 |
20130283943 | MECHANISM FOR OPENING AND CLOSING HOPPER GATE - A hopper gate opening/closing mechanism for use in a combination weigher ( | 10-31-2013 |
20130291664 | Actuator That Can Be Decoupled, in Particular Having an Electromechanical Drive - An actuator having an electromechanical drive and a housing is provided. The driving torque provided by an electric motor is transmitted by gear train to two actuator outputs connected to two parts of a stabilizer. The gear train is an eccentric gear train, the drive shaft of which is driven by the electric motor. An overall eccentric driven by the drive shaft has on its circumference a drive gear having a first outer profile and a second outer profile different therefrom. In the operating state the drive gear first outer profile is connected to a first inner profile of a first one of the outputs and the drive gear second outer profile is connected to a second inner profile of the second one of the outputs, and the connection can be eliminated by changing the eccentricity of the eccentric such that both outputs can rotate freely relative to each other. | 11-07-2013 |
20130298706 | MODULAR DOOR DRIVE - The invention relates to a drive device for a sliding door or a sliding plug door of a passenger transportation vehicle, comprising at least one at least linearly movable runner ( | 11-14-2013 |
20130305854 | Swing leaf actuator and mounting thereof - A swing leaf actuator has an output shaft and a drive mechanism with at least one drive portion. The drive mechanism is operatively connected to the output shaft to be driven in at least one direction. The output shaft has a connecting portion that is connected to a swing leaf. The output shaft is translationally movable along its axis of rotation. A method for mounting the swing leaf actuator includes inserting the drive mechanism into a housing of the swing leaf actuator. Components disposed on the output shaft in a torque-proof manner are aligned such that the output shaft is pushed into the components. The output shaft is inserted into the components to be torque-proof with respect to each other. A mounting device includes elements configured to align the output shaft with regard to the components disposed on the output shaft in a torque-proof manner. | 11-21-2013 |
20130333496 | Adjustment Mechanism for Vehicle Seat, Vehicle Seat Comprising Such a Mechanism - An adjustment mechanism for vehicle seat, comprising a gearbox, an eccentric element driven by a driving unit, an eccentric gear wheel rotatably mounted on the eccentric element, a drive output unit equipped with an inner gear ring which cooperates with the eccentric gear wheel by partial engagement of the teeth, a sliding block equipped with a first and a second longitudinal guide, the sliding block cooperating with the eccentric gear wheel by the first longitudinal guide, the sliding block cooperating with the gearbox by the second longitudinal guide, the material of the second longitudinal guide having a lower hardness than the hardness of the material of the eccentric gear wheel. | 12-19-2013 |
20130340548 | OPTICAL ANTI-SHAKE DRIVING STRUCTURE - An optical anti-shake driving structure includes a base, a sliding platform, a driving device and a limiting device. At least two guide rods are set on the base, the guide rod is set on the same plane as the base. The sliding platform suspended on the guide rods and having a lens set within a hole on the sliding platform, the lens aligned with a light transmissive hole of the base. The driving device set on the base to drive the sliding platform, the limiting device set on the base to limit the displacement range of the sliding platform. The components of the driving structure are simplified, of a greatly reduced thickness, are easy to assembly, as well as lowering cumulative tolerances. | 12-26-2013 |
20130340549 | STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AZIMUTH ROTATION DEVICE - Structural support azimuth rotation mechanism ( | 12-26-2013 |
20140013875 | TWO POSITION CONTROL DEVICE - An actuator for pulling and releasing a bicycle control cable, including an actuator body including a hollow interior. A plunger is disposed in the hollow interior and is axially movable. The plunger includes at least one driving lug and at least one latching lug. A latching ring is rotatably disposed in the hollow interior, the rotation of which by the plunger lugs creates a cable pull and a cable release state of the actuator. | 01-16-2014 |
20140013876 | ACTUATING DEVICE FOR A LOCKING DEVICE OF AN ADJUSTING DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - An actuating device for a locking means of a longitudinal adjusting means of a motor vehicle seat with upper and lower rails engaging in each other and longitudinally adjustable relative to each other, between which a cavity is formed, is provided. The actuating device comprises actuating elements for unlocking the locking means pretensioned in locking direction. The actuating elements are combined to a functional assembly which can be inserted into the cavity between the upper and lower rails, is connectable with the locking means and can be brought into an operating position for actuating the locking means on insertion into the cavity between the upper and lower rails and connection with the locking means. | 01-16-2014 |
20140060223 | ACTUATOR DEVICE, MULTI-SHAFT DRIVING DEVICE, AND ROBOT DEVICE - Provided is an actuator device used in a plurality of sites of a multi-shaft driving mechanism such as a multi-shaft manipulator, a robot arm, a leg structure and a snake-shaped robot. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060224 | HEAD STRUCTURE OF ROBOT, AND DRIVING METHOD FOR THE HEAD - A head structure of a robot according to the invention includes a first motor and a second motor so supported side by side within a head of the robot that output shafts are positioned coaxially with each other; a left elastic frame that is so driven by the first motor and one end of which is so fitted as to be rotatable around the output shaft and the other end of which extending in a perpendicular direction from the output shaft is supported by a trunk of the robot; and a right elastic frame that is so driven by the second motor and one end of which is so fitted as to be rotatable around the output shaft and the other end of which extending side by side with the left elastic frame from the output shaft is supported by the trunk. | 03-06-2014 |
20140090495 | STEERING YOKE ASSEMBLY - A steering yolk bearing assembly includes a body. The body can include a first end having a flat surface and a second end opposite the first end. The second end can have a concave surface having a radius of curvature, R | 04-03-2014 |
20140116165 | MOTORIZATION SYSTEM FOR A HINGE WITH CROSSED WINDING MEANS WITH RELIABILITY-ENHANCED ROLLING - A rolling hinge device comprises two substantially parallel winding cylinders, longitudinal link element-forming winding means, the winding means being able to maintain a predetermined distance between the winding cylinders and being wound around winding cylinders, and at least two flexible tracks, a flexible track being fixed to each winding cylinder, the flexible tracks being arranged facing one another and having a point of contact, a prestressing force being applied at said point of contact of the flexible tracks under the effect of the winding means. At least one flexible track comprises at least one slot produced over at least a part of its length, the slot delimiting a plurality of flexible beam sections of determined profiles. | 05-01-2014 |
20140123788 | Drive of a seat adjusting device for motor vehicles - Drive of a seat adjusting device, especially for motor vehicles, with a spindle that is fastened on a first of two rails, which are adjustable with respect to each other, by means of at least one mounting on one end of the spindle, and with a transmission driven by a motor that is mounted on the second rail, whereby the mounting is a single piece stamped bent part with a first area with at least one fastener opening and a second area that is offset upward relative to the first area for holding one end of the spindle, whereby the first area and the second area are connected to form a single piece by a transition area, whereby the second area is designed with a slot with legs lying opposite each other, at least in sections, and opposite a slot between which the end of the spindle can be fixed. | 05-08-2014 |
20140144261 | DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE - A door opening and closing device includes: a motor; an output shaft configured to output power of the motor; a transmission mechanism configured to transmit the power of the motor to the output shaft; and an accommodation member configured to accommodate the motor and the transmission mechanism. The door opening and closing device is installed in a vehicle main body or a door supported by the vehicle main body in an openable and closable manner, thereby opening and closing the door by the power that is output from the output shaft. The accommodation member is cylindrical in shape, and the motor and the transmission mechanism are accommodated in the accommodation member so that the motor, the transmission mechanism, and the output shaft are arranged in an axial direction of a rotary shaft of the motor. | 05-29-2014 |
20140150578 | Bicycle Seat and Handlebar Mechanisms - Seat post and handlebar post that may be used for upright and recumbent stationary bicycles with its height adjustments and tilt angles controlled and powered by mechanisms that allows the user to adjust each to their desired position while operating the bicycle. | 06-05-2014 |
20140174219 | VEHICULAR LAMP ANGLE-ADJUSTING MECHANISM - A vehicular lamp angle-adjusting mechanism includes a driving unit having a motor and a motor gear connected with the motor, a transmission unit having a transmission gear shaft and a middle gear connected with the transmission gear shaft, and an output unit. The motor gear is engaged with the middle gear so that the motor in operation can transmit power to the transmission gear shaft. The output unit has an output gear engaged with the transmission gear shaft and an output shaft connected with the output gear so that the transmission gear shaft can drive the output gear to force a vehicular lamp to pivot through the output shaft. As a result, the vehicular lamp angle-adjusting mechanism provided by the present invention is structurally simplified and space-saving. | 06-26-2014 |
20140238165 | MOVING BODY DRIVE APPARATUS - A moving body drive apparatus drives a moving body in a linear direction by a drive source. The drive apparatus includes a relay rotating body moved in a traveling direction of the moving body by the drive source, and provided rotatably in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction to relay drive power to the moving body; a rotation converting body arranged stationary relative to the moving body and engaging an outer circumference of the relay rotating body, for converting movement of the relay rotating body moved in the traveling direction into rotation; and a conveyance linear body adapted to be coupled to the moving body and engaging the outer circumference of the relay rotating body. The conveyance linear body moves in the traveling direction of the moving body by the relay rotating body rotating while being moved in the traveling direction of the moving body. | 08-28-2014 |
20140251042 | DEFLECTION MECHANISM - A steering mechanism may comprise an actuation system for one-fingered operation by a user, the system configured to move at least a distal portion of the medical device such that 360 degree articulation is achievable, and a housing coupled to the system, the housing having proximal and distal ends. The system may comprise a first lever rotatable about a first axis, the first lever coupled to a first cam and configured to move the first cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the first axis to deflect the distal portion; and a second lever rotatable about a second axis, the second lever coupled to a second cam and configured to move the second cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the second axis to deflect the distal portion, wherein the first lever is coupled to the second lever. | 09-11-2014 |
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