38th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100237560 | QUALITY INSPECTION APPARATUS FOR SHEET-SHAPED MATTER - Provided is a quality inspection apparatus including: gripper units provided to each delivery chain, each gripper unit configured to hold an end portion of a sheet; an arc-shaped track portion provided in a part of a movement track of the gripper units and formed by the movement track; an inspection unit installed at an opposite side of the arc-shaped track portion from an arc center of the arc-shaped track portion; and a vacuum cylinder installed at the same side of the arc-shaped track portion as the arc center. In the apparatus, while running along the arc-shaped track portion, the sheet is inspected by the inspection unit under a guidance of the vacuum cylinder. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237561 | Toy block assembly puzzle - A toy block assembly puzzle, which is arranged diagonally, ideal for advanced users, comprises: a game tray ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237563 | Stack and avoid game - This invention, stack and avoid game, presents a method of playing a tag game with stackable figures, a projectile and three or more players. The method of playing this tag game requires at least three players; the suggested number being two teams composed of two members each. One team tries to tag all members of the other team before all the stackable figures are stacked up. The opposing team tries to stack up the stackable figures before all team members are tagged out. If at least one member of the tagged team finishes stacking up the stackable figures while avoiding being tagged, s/he will be able to bring back tagged team members back in the game. If the tagger's team has achieved tagging everyone before all stackable figures are stacked-up, the teams will change roles. Using three players will exclude the capacity of players bringing back tagged team members. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237564 | Mechanical Seal - The present invention provides a mechanical seal preventing the deformation of the cartilage and exhibiting a good sealing performance. In said mechanical seal, the deformation of the back portion | 2010-09-23 |
20100237565 | INTERLOCKING COMPOSITE SEALS - Seal assemblies and methods for forming them are described. Aspects of the seal assemblies include a seal ring made of a relative soft material supported by a specially configured backing ring made of a much higher modulus material, such as ferrous and non-ferrous metal or engineered plastic. The seal assemblies may optionally include a retaining ring to prevent slippage relative to the environment or housing in which they are placed and to prevent shuttling. The seal assemblies may also optionally include an energizer to alter the force generating by a sealing lip on the seal ring. The seal assemblies preferably include a rigid hoop ring to minimize shrinkage due to thermal cycling. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237566 | SEAL ASSEMBLIES FOR MOVABLE AND STATIC SHAFTS - Seal assemblies for sealing around a moveable shaft, such as rotary or reciprocating, or static, are described. The seal assemblies prevent the passage of lubricant or fluid from a relatively high pressure area on a first side of the seal to a relatively low pressure area on a second side of the seal. In some embodiments, these seals are energized by energizers, such as circular springs or canted springs, to keep the seal in contact with the moveable shaft. The seals have primary and secondary seals. The secondary seal provides initial moderate sealing against abrasive particles or contaminants to reduce the exposure and wear of the primary seal. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237567 | SEALING ELEMENT - A sealing element for sealing a shaft, which is provided for rotating in accordance with its design, at a through-opening of a housing part for the shaft, comprising the following features:
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20100237568 | Radial Shaft Seal and Radial Shaft Sealing System - A radial shaft seal for sealing a closed inner chamber (K), filled with a fluid medium (M), on a rotating shaft (W) that is guided out of the inner chamber (K) through a receiving opening ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237569 | GLAD HAND FITTING AND GASKET FOR RAILROAD CAR END HOSE - A glad hand with an improved gasket for use in the coupling of end hoses in railroad cars. The gasket provides an increased surface area for a wider sealing surface and increased sealing properties for coupling with another gasket on a glad hand. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237570 | GASKET - A gasket having a concentrically waved metal sheet, i.e., a core member, which has a sheet of sealing-property layered and bonded on each of its opposite surfaces. The gasket has an enhanced adaptability of the sheet material and enables the thinner sheet to be used and at the same time makes it possible to ensure a stable sealing-property for a long period of time with a low to a high fastening-load applied. The metal sheet has valley portions, which were conventionally vacant gaps, and are filled with powdered sealing member to be embedded from the beginning. Therefore, the sheet at the valley portions of the metal sheet that conventionally could not be compressed with a low fastening-load applied can be compressed and even with the low fastening-load applied can secure a fastening surface-pressure over the entire surface. Further, since it is possible to suppress the deformation of the sheet in quantity, which was conventionally large, a sheet made of not only the high-fluidity material but also the low-fluidity material can be used as well as the thinner sheet. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237571 | SPLIT RING SEAL WITH SPRING ELEMENT - A split ring seal assembly includes a metal seal ring having two ends defining a circumferential gap therebetween. At least a first spring element is mounted to the two ends to bias the two ends circumferentially towards each other to reduce the diameter of a circumferential inner sealing surface of the metal seal ring. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237572 | Clamping Chuck - This invention relates to a clamping chuck for a machine tool driven in rotation. To provide a clamping chuck of this type with simple construction, in which in particular high-speed machine tools can be manufactured by simple means in miniature design with shaft diameters of only a few millimeters, so that they are easily replaceable on the one hand, and on the other hand are automatically held fast torsionally, it is designed so that a hollow cylindrical base member ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237573 | Air suspension control apparatus - An air suspension control apparatus for a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes a charge tank maintained at a first air pressure such that selective filling of the charge tank with compressed air is permitted. The arrangement is such that, in a first disposition of the tank air valve, the charge tank is maintained at a second air pressure which is less than the first air pressure. When the tank air valve is in a second disposition thereof, the charge tank is maintained at the first air pressure. In a third mode of operation of the air suspension control apparatus, the tank air valve is in the first disposition thereof and a ride height air valve is in the first setting thereof. The arrangement is such that the first pressure within the charge tank rapidly inflates the air spring from the third pressure to the second pressure so that driving of the vehicle is permitted. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237574 | VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A suspension system adapted to receive an endless belt drive is provided, the suspension system comprising a first wishbone adapted to be secured at a first end thereof to a frame of a vehicle a second wishbone adapted to be secured at a first end thereof to the frame, a hub connecting the first wishbone and the second wishbone at second ends thereof, a tandem member pivotally secured to the hub, and at least one pair of wheels attached to the tandem member, the at least one pair of wheels being adapted to contact the endless belt to support the vehicle. A method of using same and a kit providing same are also provided. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237575 | Collapsible dolly - A collapsible dolly is movable between an extended use position and a compact storage position. The dolly has a right leg and a left leg that form a supportive A-frame when fully extended. Hinges and sliding components are capable of collapsing the dolly into a collapsed position for storage and/or transportation. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237576 | WHEELED GOLF CLUB BAG CARRIER - A wheeled golf club bag carrier ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237577 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MOVING STORE FIXTURES AND GONDOLAS - An apparatus and method is disclosed for moving store fixtures and gondolas without de-merchandising the units. The device having a cross member ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237578 | FORKLIFT REAR AXLE ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE AND FORKLIFT INCLUDING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a rear axle attachment structure of a forklift capable of controlling deterioration of mounting bushes and stoppers, and to provide a forklift including the same. A rear axle attachment structure for a forklift includes mounting shafts ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237579 | Suspension Unit - A suspension unit comprises a hub about which a suspension arm is pivotable. The hub is secured to a vehicle chassis or hull by means of a connecting element. The connecting element has a flange provided with holes positioned to coincide with pre-existing holes on the vehicle hole or chassis. The suspension unit can thus be retro-fitted to a vehicle in place of an existing suspension unit of a different kind. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237580 | WHEEL GUIDE CONTROL ARM FOR AN ACTIVE CHASSIS - A wheel guide control arm ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237581 | MOVEABLE SUPPORT PLATFORM - A retractable vehicle step is attachable to a vehicle or truck. The vehicle step facilitates access to a cargo hold of the vehicle. Advantageously, the vehicle step may be pulled out from under the vehicle by the foot of a user. The vehicle step desirably has a covered and protected biasing mechanism for transitioning between retracted and extended positions of the stepping member. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237582 | FOLDING RECUMBENT VEHICLE - The vehicle has a single steered front wheel ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237583 | AXLES, SUCH AS FOR BICYCLES - A suspension for a two-wheeled vehicle includes first and second fork legs. Each fork leg includes a dropout. Each dropout has an opening therethrough. At least a portion of one of the openings is threaded. Each of the dropouts includes a split-clamp pinch bearing defining the opening and operable between an open position and a locked position, and a hand operable actuator pivoted to the bearing for operation thereof. The suspension further includes a one-piece axle. The axle is disposed through the openings. The axle has a threaded first end engaged with the threaded portion. The axle has an ergonomic grip formed at a second end. The bearing tightly engages an outer surface of the axle in the locked position, thereby rotationally coupling the axle to the dropout. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237584 | Tensioner nut - A tensioner nut includes a preload adjusting assembly settled on an upper end of a steering tube of a bicycle, a fixing anchor settled below the steering tube, a cable connecting between the preload adjusting assembly and the fixing anchor, and a bolt of the preload adjusting assembly for tensioning the cable. Thereby, when the bolt is tightened, it tensions the cable and the preload adjusting assembly is pulled downward to give a preload to a stem mounted around the steering tube. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237585 | BICYCLE FRAME FOR RECEIVING A BATTERY UNIT AND ASSOCIATED BATTERY UNIT - The invention relates to a bicycle frame comprising a tube section having an interior space for receiving at least one battery unit that is suitable as a source of energy for an electromotive bicycle drive, as well as to a battery unit insertable therein. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237586 | ALL TERRAIN ADAPTER FOR A WHEELCHAIR - An all terrain adapter for a wheelchair that removably clamps onto the foot support of the wheelchair and supports a relatively large diameter, slightly inclined swivelling nose gear wheel at an extended distance from the foot support to stabilize the wheelchair when it is being pushed over soft or uneven surfaces and which swivels around when the wheelchair is moved forward to lift the front wheels of the wheelchair clear of the ground. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237587 | FIFTH WHEEL HITCH - The present application describes apparatus for attaching or securing a fifth wheel hitch to a bed of a towing vehicle. The fifth wheel hitch may be arranged to be secured to a hitch ball, such as a gooseneck hitch ball. The fifth wheel hitch may include a chamber for accepting a hitch ball, a locking pin for securing the hitch ball in the chamber, and a handle for selectively securing and releasing the hitch ball. The locking pin may be biased towards a position for securing the hitch ball in the chamber. A damper may be included to dampen impact forces transferred from the trailer to the towing vehicle through the fifth wheel hitch. The fifth wheel hitch may include support members having wear strips that may rest on the surface of the towing vehicle bed. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237588 | Ski - The invention relates to a ski, especially a downhill ski, and a trimming rod for such a ski. The ski comprises an elongate ski body and a gliding surface on the bottom face of the ski body. The ski is characterized by at least one approximately longitudinally extending recess and/or one or more receiving devices for detachably receiving a trimming rod. The flexural stiffness and/or the weight of the ski can be adjusted by inserting different trimming rods, thereby allowing to adapt the handling characteristics of the ski to the skier. The ski can also be provided with one or more damping elements. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237589 | Collapsible Stroller and Method of Operating the Same - A stroller comprises a support frame and a handle, and a seat assembled between the support frame and the handle. A front leg is coupled with a rear leg via a first pivot link, and a side segment of the handle is movable relative to the front and rear leg. The seat has a front portion pivotally connected with the front leg, and a rear portion pivotally connected with the side segment of the handle. The side segment is in stable abutment against a contact region of the support frame adjacent to the first pivot link for supporting the seat. For folding the stroller, the handle is moved in a first direction that raises the side segment above the support frame for displacing the contact region of the support frame in a forward direction to a disengaged position out of reach for the lower end portion of the side segment. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237590 | FOLDABLE FULL-FEATURED STROLLER CAPABLE OF MINIMIZING THE FOLDED SIZE OF THE STROLLER - A stroller comprises a foldable stroller frame including two handle tubes, two front leg tubes connected respectively to lower ends of the handle tubes, and two rear leg tubes connected respectively and pivotally to the front leg tubes. Each of the handle tubes has upper and lower handle tube sections interconnected pivotally by a first joint. Each of the front leg tubes has upper and lower front leg tube sections interconnected pivotally by a second joint. Each of the lower handle tube sections is connected pivotally to the upper front leg tube section of the corresponding front leg tube and the corresponding rear leg tube by a third joint. Upon folding the stroller frame, an assembly of the handle tubes and the front leg tubes is folded in a Z-shaped manner. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237591 | STROLLER - A stroller includes a lower carriage, an upper carriage and a foldable support assembly. The upper carriage is pivotally connected to the lower carriage. The foldable support assembly comprises a connecting member, an upper support member and a lower support member. One end of the upper support member is pivotally connected to the upper carriage. One end of the lower support member is pivotally connected to the lower carriage. At least one of the other end of the upper support member and the other end of the lower support member is pivotally connected to the connecting member. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237592 | KNEE AIR BAG DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An air bag door is developed quickly even if the clearance between the grab door outer and the knee of a crew or passenger is narrow when a tier type air bag door is employed in a knee air bag device for vehicle. A fracture portion ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237593 | AUTOMOTIVE MILLED PSIR SCORING WITH INTERLACED INTERFACES - An automotive Passenger Side Inflatable Restraint (PSIR) hidden door system contained in an automotive instrument panel and a method of scoring the PSIR door system. The system includes forward and rearward doors hingedly connected at first and second hinges, respectively, to a PSIR airbag chute. The system further includes a common tear line of reduced material thickness integrally joining the forward and rearward doors. The common tear line has a substantially non-linear shape with first and second linear ends. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237594 | Vehicle Occupant Safety System with Energy-Absorbing Elements, and Method of Operating Same - A vehicle occupant restraint system has an airbag, which provides a predetermined support force distribution in the filled (unfolded) state, and at least one energy-absorbing element that is attached to the airbag in order to unfold it or to locally increase the support force thereof. The energy-absorbing element(s) are arranged such that at least one energy absorbing element may apply itself to an occupant, and may at least partially follow the movements of the same at least to a certain extent. The energy-absorbing element has an occupant-protective function, and/or the airbag has a funnel function relative to an occupant to be supported. The occupant is guided toward the center of the airbag during an impact by means of the funnel function, and is possibly also protected laterally by means of the side walls. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237595 | Side airbag apparatus and method for folding airbag - A side airbag apparatus | 2010-09-23 |
20100237596 | Airbag device - [Object] To provide a technique that is effective for allowing a pressurized fluid to pass through smoothly between a plurality of bag-like bodies when inflated and extend, and for improving their extendibility. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237597 | Tether Guided Inflatable Sail Panel - An airbag assembly can include a side curtain airbag having an inflatable curtain portion and an inflatable sail portion, and a first fold of the sail portion with respect to the curtain portion prior to folding the side curtain airbag into a stowed condition for installation in the vehicle. The curtain portion is disposed rearward of the first fold and the sail portion is disposed at least partially forward of the first fold. A tether has a first end attached to the side curtain airbag rearward of the first fold and a second end attachable to a structural pillar of the vehicle for guiding a direction of expansion of the sail portion during inflation. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237598 | STEERING WHEEL RELEASE/STROKING USING ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTUATION - A tunable steering wheel release/stroking system adapted for use with a steering column, and to selectively absorb energy during a crash event, includes a steering column and an energy-absorbing element configured to receive a force from the column during the event, wherein the element is formed at least in part of an active material changeable between first and second phases when exposed to an activation signal, and configured so as to be caused to deform by and therefore absorb energy from the force at a first energy-absorbing magnitude in the first phase and at a second energy-absorbing magnitude in the second phase. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237599 | MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT FOR BOARD SPORTS - A magnetic device comprises a magnet adapted to suspend free-floating from a hole in a bottom of a shoe, the magnet capable of attaching the shoe to magnetized metal on a sports board. The magnet can be raised and lowered in the shoe and is “on” when in a down position and “off” when in an up position. Switching between “on” and “off” by moving the magnet up or down in the shoe is accomplished manually. When the magnet is up or off the space in the shoe can be occupied with a plug. The design of the attachment system allows a rider optimal freedom of foot movement for doing tricks while attached to the board. The small surface area of the magnet relative to its significant strength, the round contour of the magnet's face, the magnet's suspended free-floating configuration from the support, the position of the magnets on the shoe, and the position of the magnetized metal on the sports board are all factors that contribute to increased maneuverability for the board rider using the invention. Release of the shoe from the board is facilitated by the rider lifting or swiveling a heel to an angle greater than that which allows the magnet to remain attached. The magnetic device and system, provides ideal training for any board sport, and also provides skilled board riders new opportunities to be creative. Tricks thought to be impossible (along with newer undiscovered tricks) become possible with the aid of the invention. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237600 | BOOK STRUCTURE - A book structure, or other publishing product consisting of a plurality of pages ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237601 | DEVICE FOR USE AS A BOOKMARK OR FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES - A device for use for promotional purposes includes first and second cover portions one overlying the other, with generally coextensive side edges in at least a portion thereof. The overlying cover portions define a space therebetween. An arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is rotatably coupled between the first and second cover portions such that the arm can be deployed from a storage position in which the arm is located between the cover portions to an operative position in which the second end is located outside the cover portions. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237602 | Advertising/promotional display system - By providing a housing and a cooperating slider mounted in the housing, with the slider being movable between two alternate positions which cause graphic elements displayed in one position to be completely changed in the second position, a unique, visually exciting and interest generating advertising/promotional product is attained. In the preferred invention, the slider incorporates pre-printed graphic elements formed thereon which are movable between two alternate positions. In the preferred construction, in a first position, two separate and distinct graphic elements are prominently displayed in association with the front and the rear of the housing. In addition, in a second position, the original two graphic elements disappear from view, and are replaced by six new separate and distinct graphic elements, with three of said graphic elements appearing in association with the front of the housing and the remaining three graphic elements appearing in association with the rear of the housing. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237603 | INDICIA MEANS - UV responsive indicia means comprising a substrate bearing indicia at least partly provided by one or more UV-sensitive materials, the indicia-bearing substrate being protected from exposure to UV radiation by a removable wrapper or peelable covering comprising a polymeric film which is relatively more transmissive with respect to visible light radiation than it is with respect to UV radiation, such that the indicia-bearing substrate is viewable through the removable wrapper or peelable covering and that a visible change in the indicia is effected upon removal of the wrapper or peeling away of the coating. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237604 | LABEL ASSEMBLY FOR APPLYING A LABEL TO AN OBJECT - A label assembly that includes a face sheet with at least one label shape defined by one or more tearable lines of separation, a back sheet adjacent to the face sheet, and an adhesive material disposed between the face sheet and the back sheet. The back sheet has a removable panel disposed over the label shape adhesive material and a registration tab aligned with the label shape. The registration tab is raised or raisable above the back sheet to allow an object for labeling to be positioned against the registration tab for proper alignment with the label. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237605 | DATA CARRIER FOR HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION - A data carrier provides health related information regarding a patient, and facilitates compliance with HIPAA by the obscuring the association between the name of the patient and the health related information when the data carrier is to be discarded. The data carrier includes a release liner, a health information label having an upper surface and a lower surface, the label including a first area on the upper surface for indicia specifying health related information and a second area on the upper surface for indicia specifying the identity of a patient, and a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on the lower surface of the health information label, securing the health information label to the release liner. A masking label is either integral with the health information label, or the liner. By various arrangements the masking label is either removed from the health information label, thereby disassociating the patient identity and the health related information, or the masking label is secured to the health information label so as to cover and obscure the name of the patient or the information, or both. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237606 | END SEAL FOR PIPELINE - End seals, end seal kits, and methods for sealing the space between an outer casing and an inner pipe, which extends through the outer casing, are provided herein. The end seal may include a frustoconical seal member configured to seal the space at one end of the outer casing. A composite wrap covers the seal member. The kit includes a deformable sealing putty and a flexible wrap. The method includes: applying a deformable sealing putty to the outer casing and inner pipe; forming the sealing putty into a fluid tight seal, the seal having a hollow body with an annular segment disposed within the outer casing, and a frustoconical segment extending coaxially from the annular segment outside of the outer casing; wrapping a flexible fiberglass composite wrap around the frustoconical segment of the seal; and curing the fiberglass composite wrap. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237607 | DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an exhaust piping system designed for a motor vehicle which includes: a first opening that includes a six inch inside diameter; a first bend downward from the first opening; a second bend downward from the first bend, wherein the pipe maintains a six inch inside diameter; a straight section downward from the second bend, wherein the pipe maintains a six inch inside diameter; a y-shaped piping attachment connected to the straight section at a first end, where the y-shaped piping splits the exhaust along two paths to the two remaining openings. A first straight exhaust pipe may be attached to the first opening and e transitions from a 6 inch outside diameter to a 7 inch outside diameter. A second straight exhaust pipe may be attached to the second opening and transitions from a 6 inch outside diameter to a 7 inch outside diameter. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237608 | UNIVERSAL MOUNTING FIXTURE AND INTERCHANGEABLE WATER PARK FEATURES AND METHODS - The present invention is directed to in one aspect a universal mounting fixture for installation of an associated water feature apparatus. The universal mounting fixture comprises a housing, which may be designed to be cast in position within a water park surface. The housing has an interior sealing surface, and an inlet adapted to be coupled to a water supply for providing water to a water feature mounted in association with the housing. The water feature has an inlet for engaging and sealing with the sealing surface. The sealing surface may define an opening dimensioned to accept the inlet of a water feature fixture in sealing relationship therewith. When water is supplied to the receptacle housing, it will in turn flow to the water feature mounted therewith. The receptacle housing and mounting surface accommodate both inlets from above grade and below grade water feature fixtures. The universal mounting fixture and associated water feature, which may be both above grade and below grade water features, allows the interchangeability of water features within a water park, providing flexibility in changing the design of the water park and features, without requiring reconfiguration of the water supply system or other aspects of the water park design. Other devices and methods according to the invention are set forth. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237609 | ATTACHMENT CONNECTION, AND METHOD OF CONNECTING A THIN-WALLED HOSE LINE TO A CARBON-CONTAINING ATTACHMENT PART - An attachment connection ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237610 | METHOD FOR JOINING PIPES AND JUNCTION STRUCTURE FOR JOINING PIPES - The present invention is a method for joining pipes in which a first pipe in which at least one portion to be engaged that is sunk inward to an inner circumferential surface side is provided in an outer circumferential surface of an end portion of the first pipe, and a second pipe that is made of thermoplastic resin are joined together, and includes: a first step in which an end portion of the first pipe is inserted into an end portion of the second pipe; and a second step in which, as a result of a transmitting component that transmits ultrasonic waves being pressed against a position on an outer circumferential surface side of the second pipe that corresponds to the portion to be engaged of the inserted first pipe, the second pipe is softened by the ultrasonic waves so that an engaging portion is formed which is made to protrude into the portion to be engaged, which is positioned on the inner circumferential surface side of the first pipe, and becomes engaged with this portion to be engaged. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237611 | Hose and Connector Assembly Having Greater Strength - A hose and connector assembly includes a connector, a hose having an end portion inserted into the connector and a fastening member mounted in the end portion of the hose and abutting the connector. The connector has a first mounting hole, a mounting hole and a stepped portion located between the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole. The end portion of the hose has a periphery provided with a stop flange abutting the stepped portion of the connector. The fastening member has a periphery provided with a limit flange abutting the stop flange of the hose. Thus, the end portion of the hose is sandwiched between the connector and the fastening member to enhance the combination strength of the hose and the connector. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237612 | Tubular connection floating shoulder ring - A floating shoulder ring is arranged to occupy the J.-space between pin ends of coupled pipe sections. The length of the ring is arranged to allow the pipe connection to approach the specified torque for shoulderless connections before the ring begins to function as an abutment between the approaching pipe ends: The torque accepted by the ring limits the radial force imposed by tapered threads on both pipe and coupling. The ring is provided with modified threads on the outer surface to engage the inner threads of the coupling, in the J-space, to retain the ring in the coupling during handling in preparation for assembly into a pipe string. The modified threads yield axially when substantially forced. Threads that slip axially, non-destructively, and threads that deform under sufficient axial force are provided. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237613 | Pipe Connection Having Staggered Bolt Configuration - A pipe connection having flange members which are configured so that the bolts which secure the two flanges of the connection together are staggered axially. One embodiment comprises a first flange member, a second flange member and a set of bolts and corresponding nuts. Each flange member has bolt holes sized to accommodate the bolts. The bolts are positioned in the bolt holes, and the nuts are tightened onto the bolts to secure the first flange member to the second flange member. Each of the bolt holes has a corresponding bolt seat against which one of the bolts' heads or nuts is seated, and the bolt seats of adjacent bolt holes are staggered axially (i.e., in the direction of an axis of symmetry through the flange members) so that each bolt's corresponding nut can be tightened without interference from the adjacent bolts or the corresponding nuts. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237614 | Pipe Connection Having a Reverse Hub - A pipe connection in which at least one of the flanges has a reverse hub between the outer portion of the flange and the inner portion of the flange that extends outward to form to the weld neck. The reverse hub tapers down toward the sealing face of the flange, rather than away from the face of the flange. This taper may follow a spline curve which is empirically determined to reduce stresses that are caused by rotation of the outer portion of the flange around the gasket. The reverse hub eliminates material that would be required for a positive hub and thereby reduces the weight of the flange. By reducing the stresses resulting from rotation of the outer portion of the flange around the gasket, the thickness of the flange may also be reduced, further reducing the weight of the flange. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237615 | Pipe connection joint - The present invention relates to a pipe connection joint that includes a linear slant portion formed on a pipe joining hole of a flange and a pipe-expanded portion expandably formed on a pipe, which is joined to the pipe joining hole, along the linear slant portion, whereby it provides a sufficient joining strength due to an increase of a contact area between the flange and the pipe, secures a firm fixation, prevents rotation of the pipe and guarantees communalization. In addition, the pipe connection joint is provided with an inwardly-curved surface portion of the pipe bent by micro R bending technology to minimize a bending distance, whereby it allows an easy product design in a restricted space. The pipe connection joint is further provided with a sealing member seating portion formed by the pipe-expanded portion of the pipe without needing additional process for seating of a sealing member to thereby minimize machining and reduce manufacturing expenses. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237616 | Multi Directional Augmentor and Diffuser - This invention relates to increasing the use of an adjustable or flexible augmenter for increasing the power generation primarily used for utilizing wind energy. The adjustable augmenter is a wind enhancement structure with a plurality of flexible walls connected to each other with supporting horizontal elongated members. In the preferred embodiment, the invention is used with a plurality of smaller blades on a rotation means connected to a tower structure with a plurality of the rotation means and an inlet air flow regulation to achieve optimal power output. A preferred embodiment includes lightweight low cost structure of flexible wall to enhance an air flow into impact impellers connected to a rotation means creating a swept area with a height to diameter ratio of greater than four. A preferred embodiment includes wherein said impact impellers connected to a rotation means creating a swept area with a height to diameter ratio greater than ten. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237617 | WIND TURBINE OPERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of operating a wind turbine comprises obtaining current wind speed, forecasting wind speeds by creating probability density functions of wind speeds at a series of time points in the future based on the obtained current wind speed and past wind speeds, determining operating parameters of the wind turbine for the forecasted wind speeds, and controlling the wind turbine based on the determined operating parameters. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237618 | Wind power generator system - A wind power generator system includes a windmill rotor including a blade whose pitch angle is variable; a generator driven by the windmill rotor; and a control unit controlling output power of the generator and the pitch angle of the blade. The control unit performs a first control in which the output power is controlled in accordance with a predetermined power-rotational speed curve until the rotational speed is increased to reach a predetermined rated rotational speed, and a second control in which the output power is controlled to a predetermined rated power when the rotational speed exceeds the rated rotational speed. The control unit is responsive to the pitch angle for maintaining the second control or for switching to the first control, when the rotational speed is reduced below the rated rotational speed after the control unit is once placed into the state of performing the second control. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237619 | POWER RECOVERY MACHINE - A machine for recovering power from a flow of compressed gas, for example, natural gas includes a turbo-expander having a turbo-expander wheel, and a generator having a rotor able to be driven by the turbo-expander wheel and a stator about the rotor. The turbo-expander and the generator are housed in a length of pipe. The turbo-expander wheel has an obverse side facing the generator. There is a flow passage for the flow of expanded gas that places the obverse side of the wheel in gas flow communication with an outer surface of the stator. This outer surface typically carries fins to facilitate cooling of the stator by expanded gas from the turbo-expander. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237620 | TURBINE ASSEMBLY - A turbine unit ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237621 | PDC BEARING FOR USE IN A FLUID ENVIRONMENT - A self-aligning bearing assembly utilizing PDC buttons for forming opposing circumferential arrays of bearing surfaces, is particularly suitable for use in a fluid environment, such as being immersed in flowing water when supporting the rotor of a hydroelectric turbine. One bearing surface is supported for rotation with the rotor. The opposing bearing surface is supported by a spherical joint in a stationary housing. When the rotor is subjected to hydraulic loading, the opposing bearing surface can be tilted to self-align with the rotor axis. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237622 | IMPULSE HYDRO ELECTRIC TURBINE COMPRISING ROTATING NOZZLES - The invention relates to a hydroelectric machine. According to the invention, the machine includes: at least two pipes ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237623 | OFFSHORE FLOATING OCEAN ENERGY SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the general art of energy storage and power generation, and in particular to systems for capturing and storing energy, for instance, offshore floating ocean energy systems. In various embodiments, such systems may include a pneumatically stabilized platform base coupled to a power generator and a potential energy storage device. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237624 | IMPULSE ROTOR GENERATOR - An impulse rotor generator is provided for generating power in response to a primary mud flow in a drill string. The generator comprises a power rotor, at least one stationary magnetic pickup, and a pickup coil mounted on the at least one stationary magnetic pickup. The power rotor is positioned at least in part in the primary mud flow and is rotatable in response to the primary mud flow, the power rotor having an axis of rotation that is transverse to said primary mud flow. The power rotor is provided with a plurality of magnets affixed thereto, the magnets being arranged so as to magnetically couple with the at least one stationary magnetic pickup. Upon rotation of the power rotor in response to the primary mud flow, a current is produced in the pickup coil mounted on the at least one stationary magnetic pickup. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237625 | Water-Current Paddlewheel-Based Energy-Generating Unit Having a Tapered Partial Covering Structure - Provided are, among other things, systems, methods, apparatuses and techniques for generating energy from water current. According to one representative embodiment, an apparatus includes: a paddlewheel having multiple individual paddles, an axis of rotation, a front side that is forward of the axis of rotation, and a rear side that is behind the axis of rotation; and a covering structure having a front portion that (a) covers a first part of the front side of the paddlewheel, leaving a second part of the front side of the paddlewheel uncovered by said front portion and (b) extends a distance forward of the front side of the paddlewheel, with the front portion of the covering structure being tapered, becoming thinner as it extends further forward of the paddlewheel. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237626 | HINGED-BLADE CROSS-AXIS TURBINE FOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATION - A power generator comprising a generator drivably attached to a turbine. The turbine comprises a shaft rotatably mounted to a frame. Support plates drivably engage the shaft and a plurality of blades are pivotably connected to the support plates. Each blade has a distal edge that is disposed adjacent the shaft when the blade is pivoted to a stopped position. During operation the blades revolve about the shaft axis. Each blade is held in the stopped position by the flow stream for a portion of the revolution and is pivoted away from the stopped position for the remainder of the revolution. In one embodiment, blade stops limit the outward pivot of the blades to improve efficiency. In another embodiment a second set of blades are provided and rotationally offset from the first blades. In another embodiments the support plates are configured as rotors for the generator. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237627 | Vehicle mounted wind powered hydrogen generator - A vehicle mounted wind powered generator has a self-contained housing with an open, forward airflow intake section and a rear airflow exhaust section. The housing is configured to be mounted on the roof of a vehicle by conventional mounting supports. Airflow is directed into the housing where it is constricted in order to increase the airflow velocity past one or more wind turbines. The airflow is then directed through a channel within the housing and is ultimately discharged through the exhaust section. Power generated by the wind turbines is used to create electricity by means of an attached electricity-generating device, e.g. an alternator/generator. The electricity produced operates a hydrogen production system having its components located within the housing of the hydrogen generator. The resultant hydrogen gas is directed to the engine of the vehicle to increase its efficiency and reduce its emissions. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237628 | ENERGY RECYCLING STRUCTURE - An energy recycling structure includes a primary portion, a secondary portion and a positioning shaft. The primary portion connects to a motor and includes a radially magnetic assembly including a number of strips having different magnetic strength. The secondary portion connects to a driven element and includes a coil electrically connecting to a peripheral device. The positioning shaft connects the primary portion and the secondary portion. A current flows in the coil when the coil cuts the magnetic lines of force of the magnetic assembly during rotation of the magnetic assembly. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237629 | Flywheel system - A flywheel system has an approximately toroidal flywheel rotor having an outer radius, the flywheel rotor positioned around and bound to a hub by stringers, the stringers each of a radius slightly smaller than the outer radius of the flywheel rotor. The hub is suspended from a motor-generator by a flexible shaft or rigid shaft with flexible joint, the flywheel rotor having a mass, substantially all of the mass of the flywheel rotor comprising fibers, the fibers in large part movable relative to each other. The motor-generator is suspended from a damped gimbal, and the flywheel rotor and motor-generator are within a chamber evacuatable to vacuum. An electrostatic motor/generator can also be within the same vacuum as the flywheel. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237630 | Device and method for generating reciprocating motion - A device for generating substantially vertically-reciprocating motion uses a plurality of chambers in substantial vertical alignment. Each chamber has an air pocket and a buoyant member which floats at the air/water interface, and such air pockets expand and contract upon receipt of additional amounts of air from below and release of some of the air, usually to a chamber above. As the air pockets expand and contract, the interfaces are raised and lowered, and the buoyant elements are raised and lowered with the interfaces. A method uses such device to generate such reciprocating motion, which optionally may be used to drive electric generators. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237631 | Oscillating Power Generator - An electrical power generating apparatus utilizes an oscillating assembly to power at least one generator. The oscillating assembly comprises an off-balanced wheel assembly having either a partially circumferential wheel ring or a circular wheel ring with an off-balanced weight distribution, assembled to a centrally located wheel hub. The pendulum assembly is pivotally assembled to a frame via the wheel hub. A counterbalancing beam extends upwardly from the wheel hub, bisecting the wheel, placing equal mass to each side, such that the pendulum assembly is symmetric. Weights can be disposed upon each of the counterbalancing beam and the wheel assembly to aid in optimizing the teetering operation of the oscillating assembly. As the oscillating assembly operates, the motion is transferred to the at least generator which creates an electrical power output. An actuator injects energy into the oscillating motion to overcome any losses due to friction, air resistance, and such. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237632 | ELECTRICALLY-ACTIVATED HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE MECHANISM - A latch assembly includes a latch movable between released and restrained positions and a latch spring biasing toward the released position. A first lever is movable between open and closed positions, corresponding to the released and restrained positions, respectively. A first lever spring biases toward the closed position. A second lever is movable between unlocked and locked positions, corresponding to the first lever open and closed positions, respectively. A second lever spring biases toward the locked position. An active material based actuator selectively moves the second lever from the locked to unlocked position in response to an activation signal. A primary activation mechanism selectively produces the activation signal without a mechanical connection to the passenger compartment. An auxiliary activation mechanism does not rely on the vehicle power system. A key or portable energy storage device may cause the activation signal from the primary or auxiliary activation mechanism. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237633 | Rotary locking mechanism for outside vehicle door handle - A locking device for a handle assembly of a motor vehicle door including a base and a handle portion includes a lock cup fixedly secured to the base and having a plurality of teeth. A spool is rotatably coupled to the lock cup and operably connected to the handle portion. The spool has a pawl rotatably mounted thereto and includes a pawl pin extending out therefrom. An inertia element is disposed within the lock cup and is rotatable out of a rest position upon rotation of the spool. The inertia element includes an elongated slot extending between first and second ends for receiving the pawl pin therewithin. A spring extends between the spool and the inertia element. The spring biases the inertia element towards the rest position. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237634 | Adaptive Door Handles - A force adjustment system that inhibits door handle actuation is provided. The force adjustment system includes a sensor configured to provide a signal in response to an input. An energy source is configured to provide an output in response to the signal. A force adjustment component is configured to be linked to a door handle assembly. The force adjustment component comprises a material having a property that is changed in response to the output provided by the energy source to change a force applied to a handle of the door handle assembly. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237635 | DOOR HANDLE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A door handle apparatus for a vehicle includes a door handle arranged at an outer surface of an outer panel and releasing a latch mechanism when the door handle is manually operated, and a detection unit arranged within the outer panel so as to face the door handle, the detection unit including an electrode mechanism, whose electrostatic capacitance changes when a portion of a body of a user is inserted between the door handle and the outer panel, so that an unlocking operation or a locking operation is executed by means of a lock mechanism on the basis of the change of the electrostatic capacitance, and including an antenna sending a request signal for identifying a portable device, to the portable device, carried by the user. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237636 | SLAM LATCH AND METHOD FOR THE ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A slam latch includes a housing and a pair of slide latch components biased toward a strike channel by springs. Each of the slide latch components is independently slideable in a track between a locking position, wherein the slide latch components extend into the strike channel, and a strike receiving position, wherein the slide latch components are slideably moved away from the strike channel into the tracks against the biasing force of the springs. A modular latch kit provides for one of the latch components to be replaced with a plug so as to block any opening on that side of the strike channel. A method of assembling a latch includes selecting either a combination of a latch component and a spring, or a plug, and disposing the selected combination or the plug in the housing. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237637 | PUSH RESPONSIVE HOLD-DOWN - A latch which for example may secure a closure to an associated receptacle. The latch may comprise a collar which entraps the enlarged head of a large headed object. The collar may have a series of passages formed therein, each of which receives a spherical object such as a ball bearing. The latch may comprise a pushbutton having an annular body bearing a first portion which prevents the ball bearings from moving, and a second portion which gives each ball bearing space to occupy. The ball bearings normally interfere with the enlarged head and entrap the same within the collar. When the pushbutton is depressed, the second portion allows the ball bearings to move out of the interference position, thereby enabling the enlarged head to escape from the collar. Motion of the pushbutton also provides actuating force for moving the ball bearings. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237638 | ENERGY-DISSIPATING ELEMENT AND SHOCK ABSORBER COMPRISING AN ENERGY-DISSIPATING ELEMENT - An energy-dissipating element has the form of a hollow body extending in the longitudinal direction, wherein the element comprises a wall forming the peripheral surface of the hollow body. The element is designed to respond upon the exceeding of a critical impact force applied to a front of the element and to convert at least a portion of the impact energy ensuing from the transfer of the impact force through the element into the energy and heat of deformation by plastic deformation. The energy-dissipating element is composed of at least one deformation element formed from a hollow profile and extending along the longitudinal axis of the hollow body which forms the wall of the energy-dissipating element. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237639 | Bumper system - A bumper system for motor vehicles has a cross-member and two crush boxes. The cross-member is made from steel and the crush boxes are made from aluminum, or vice versa. The bumper member that is made from steel has a zinc coating on at least the joint area thereof. A braze weld fixedly connects the crush boxes to the cross-member along associated joints. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237640 | Pet waste collection and temporary storage system - A pet waste collection and temporary storage system, comprising a pet waste receptacle container and a leash clip. The disposable container is ergonomically designed, has a lid for closure, and includes a detachable scooper tab. The pet owner needs only two fingers to expand the container from its flattened state. The tab is detached from the back of the container to handle animal waste and is discardable into the container after use. The container's lid may be locked into the closing position by pushing down on the lid with one finger. The container is attached to any preferred location in the pet owner's vicinity via a reusable leash clip. The attachment remains secure against ordinary motions of the pet owner or the leash, but may be disconnected by a ripping motion. The container is simple to operate, easy to manufacture, and 100% biodegradable. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237641 | CRANE HOOK BLOCK - A hook block for a crane includes a sheave housing containing sheaves, extended portions with a hole through each, and a housing frame with a locking surface; a cross beam has multiple brackets each with a hole; a bracket has a plurality of surfaces corresponding to a plurality of angles of relative position between the sheave housing and the first cross beam, wherein the plurality of surfaces correspond to the locking surface and form a gap therebetween at each of the plurality of angles; a shaft rotatably captured within the holes of the extended portions of the housing and of the multiple brackets; and a locking bar sized to be placed in the gap between the locking surface and any of the plurality of surfaces to immobilize movement of the sheave housing relative to the cross beam. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237642 | FLOOR CARPET FOR VEHICLE - A floor carpet ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237643 | TRIM FOR WINDOW FRAME OF AUTOMOBILE - A fitting part on a frame of a window for an automobile, in which the fitting part is a profile including an outer wall connected to an outer face of a sheet-metal member of the frame, and an inner wall including an end bearing against an inner face of the sheet-metal member. The end of the inner wall includes, on the side opposite the sheet-metal member, a bead that can be brought into contact with the sheet-metal member to define a clearance between the end of the inner wall and the sheet-metal member. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237644 | VEHICLE GLAZING HAVING A TRIM MOUNTED THEREON - A vehicle glazing has a glazing profile provided around at least a portion of the periphery of a pane of glazing material. A rigid insert is embedded in the glazing profile, and a trim is mounted on the glazing profile, the trim engaging the insert and being retained by it. The insert is provided with at least one aperture through which the insert is engaged by at least one protrusion on the trim. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237645 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEDIA DISPLAY - The invention provides a media display system and method that allows a user to easily maneuver through crowded areas while providing advertisements that can be selected and altered even while the media display system is in use. According to the invention, the system operates on a regenerative breaking system that recharges the battery as the system is in brake-mode or as a result of the media display in the shape of an airfoil contributing to the regenerative breaking mechanism. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237646 | AIR BAG COMPATIBLE VEHICLE PARTITION - A security partition for use in a vehicle having side curtain air bags is shown. The partition includes a frame. The frame in combination with the vehicle defines a cavity. The side curtain air bags are configured to deploy and occupy the cavity. A side wing is configured to be fastened to the frame. The side wing includes a body, and an air bag director. The plane of the air bag director is angled relative to the plane of the body. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237647 | CLAMPING SIDE POST FOR CURTAIN SIDE TRAILER - A post assembly is suitable for use with a curtain side trailer having a side rail and a top rail disposed above the side rail. The post assembly has a post and a clamping assembly for selectively coupling the lower end of the post to the side rail. The clamp assembly includes first and second clamp fittings. The first clamp fitting is coupled to the post to engage a lower surface of the side rail. The second clamp fitting slidably coupled to the post and to engage an upper surface of the side rail. A linkage is coupled to the post and to the second clamp fitting. Movement of the linkage reciprocates the second clamp fitting between a clamped position and an unclamped position. In the clamped position, the second clamp fitting and the first clamp fitting cooperate to apply a clamping force to the side rail. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237648 | MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle has a luggage compartment located behind a row of seats, which luggage compartment is accessible from above by swivelling up a tailgate. There is provided a swivel-adjustable luggage compartment cover which is pivoted to the motor vehicle in its front end region and is positively coupled to the tailgate by coupling elements in its rear end region, so that opening of the tailgate causes the luggage compartment cover arranged below it to be opened. What is important is that the luggage compartment cover can be removed only when the tailgate is open. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237649 | Sanitizing and cooling apparatus particularly for motor vehicle cabins - A sanitizing and cooling apparatus particularly for motor vehicle cabins includes a ventilation and climate control device connected to a plurality of main ducts provided with vents and includes a plurality of flow redirection devices. The particularity of the present invention resides in that it includes an extraction and sanitizing means which is connected to the main ducts and cooperates with the ventilation and air-conditioning device and with the flow redirection devices. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237650 | FILLER CAP TETHER - A filler cap tether includes attachment portions on both ends of a string-like member, of which one end-side attachment portion is connected to a filler cap to be removably mounted on an oil feeding port whereas the other end-side attachment portion is connected to the vehicle body-side corresponding portion. The filler cap tether includes a disengagement portion for permitting the filler cap and the vehicle body-side corresponding portion to enter into a disconnected state when a load with a predetermined value or above is applied. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237651 | CABRIOLET TOP FOR A CABRIOLET, AND CABRIOLET WITH A CABRIOLET TOP - A cabriolet top ( | 2010-09-23 |
20100237652 | DRAINAGE ARRANGEMENT - A drainage arrangement for a tailgate of a motor vehicle body has water outflow spouts in the inner panel of the tailgate. The water outflow spouts are arranged correspondingly to water outflow openings in a rear part or a rear-end trim panel of the body behind a vehicle licence plate as viewed in relation to the direction of travel. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237653 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING OPERATION OF CARGO DOORS IN VEHICLES AND TRAILERS - The disclosure includes, among other things, a trailer including a base, a plurality of walls extending upwardly from the base, a cargo door displaceable between an open position and a closed position, a motorized spool, and a cable having a first end attached proximate the spool and a second end attached to the cargo door, wherein the door can be moved between the open position and the closed position by operating the motorized spool. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237654 | Folding and tilting truck mount carrier body - A truck mounted carrier body having a front and rear section connected with hinges is disclosed. The front body section comprises a front bed section mounted to a sub frame. This section maybe operated in the flat or tilted position. The rear section of the body when slid rearward to the load position allows ground loading capability. The forward and rear body sections are connected with a hinge. Sub frame connects to the rear truck frame with a hinge and front with hydraulic cylinders. A roller assembly mounted to the body glides the front sub frame and rear slope assembly. The rear slope assembly hinged at the rear will guide the rear body tail section to the ground, under the rear slope assembly stabilizer feet will push carrier bed to a dock height. A hydraulic cylinder mounted to the sub frame will allow forward and rearward slide operation of carrier. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237655 | COVER FEATURES FOR VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICES - A cover assembly is provided for a vehicle-mounted device having an alignment feature on a face of the device. The cover assembly includes a rod portion, a securing arrangement coupled to the rod portion to secure the cover assembly to the device, and a cover portion coupled to the rod portion and configured to cover the alignment feature on the face of the device. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237656 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SUSPENSION OF A VEHICLE CABIN BY MEANS OF ADDITIONAL VOLUMES - Devices and methods for suspension of a vehicle cabin using additional volumes of air for utility a vehicles. An example device includes at least one air spring for suspension of the utility vehicle cabin, the air spring being arranged between the cabin and a base frame, and a control device for controlling the supply and discharge of at least one additional volume to/from the air spring. At predefinable speed or acceleration values of a movement of the air spring, the additional volume is supplied or discharged by means of the control device in such a way that, in end-of-travel regions of the air spring, the profile of a force/travel air spring characteristic during an extension and/or return spring movement of the air spring does not exhibit any incline or exhibits only a small incline in a first and in a second range. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237657 | Truck floor assembly - A floor filler plate assembly for use with a floor in a vehicle. The assembly includes a floor filler plate pan having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion joined together at a junction to form an enclosed area. At least one end panel attached to at least one of the horizontal and vertical portions on at least one of the curbside and roadside end to form a closed floor filler plate pan. A stiffener is also provided at the junction for added strength. The assembly may be fixedly mounted to the floor with other objects fastened to it. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237658 | VEHICLE FRAME - A vehicle frame comprises a structural portion of sheet material provided with a series of bents formed therein to increase the stiffness of the structural portion, portions of the sheet material being alternatively located on each side of a neutral flexion axis of the structural portion. A method and a kit providing same are also provided. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237659 | LOWER VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - A reinforcing member is provided at a lower-outside corner of a side-sill reinforcement so as to extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction including a connection portion of the side sill to a center pillar for straining deformation of the corner. A deformation promoting portion which is provided at an upper portion of the side-sill reinforcement at a specified position which corresponds to the connection portion for prompting deformation of the upper portion of the side-sill reinforcement. Accordingly, a lower vehicle-body structure of a vehicle which can properly restrain the side sill and the center pillar from coming toward the vehicle inside at the vehicle side crash can be provided. | 2010-09-23 |
20100237660 | COVERING PART - A motor vehicle has a wing ( | 2010-09-23 |