45th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100283192 | Reducing Furnace and Apparatus for Manufacturing Molten Iron Comprising the Same - An apparatus for manufacturing molten iron includes a reduction furnace having a charging device that is capable of preventing segregation. The reduction furnace for reducing an iron-containing material used for manufacturing molten iron may include a charging hole where the iron-containing material is charged, a first guide plate sloped toward a first direction in the reduction furnace to guide the iron-containing material to the inside of the reduction furnace, and a second guide plate fixed and sloped toward a second direction intersecting the first direction in the reduction furnace to guide the iron-containing material dropped and guided by the first guide plate. A dropping direction of the iron-containing material dropped and guided by the first guide plate is changed when the iron-containing material is guided by the second guide plate. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283193 | Clamp of Anti-Vibration Spring - A clamp of an anti-vibration spring includes a pipe body and a sheathing element fixed to an end the pipe body. Another end of the pipe body is fixed to a covering element. The sheathing element is passed through the external periphery of the pipe body. The pipe body includes a screw rod screwed at the moving element, and an end of the screw rod is protruded from an end of the covering element and fixed at a driving element. A connecting element between the sheathing element and the moving element positions the sheathing element and the moving element. Each sheathing element has a connecting portion including a transversal slot, two clamping disc, and an insert portion on the clamping disc connected to the transversal slot and fixed by a positioning element. By turning the driving element, the anti-vibration spring is compressed or released between the two clamping discs. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283194 | ENERGY-SAVING VACUUM ADSORPTION APPARATUS - An energy-saving vacuum adsorption apparatus to adsorb at least one article on a workstation includes an air compressor connecting to the workstation through a duct, a vacuum generator which is connected to the air compressor through the duct to suck air from the workstation into the duct and has a second control valve, a sealed vacuum tank to store the sucked air and provide pressure detection, a sensor connecting to the vacuum tank through a detection circuit to detect and control vacuum condition of the workstation, and a first control valve connecting to the detection circuit to control ON and OFF of the air compressor. The air compressor does not need operation for a long duration, thus can save electric power and has a longer life span. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283195 | PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND AN ASSOCIATED INDEX DEVICE FOR USE AS A REFERENCE FEATURE - A production system for manufacturing a workpiece comprises an index system including a plurality of index devices removably mounted on the workpiece at known longitudinally spaced locations therealong, and a longitudinally extending index member releasably engaged with at least two of the index devices such that a position and orientation of the index member are fixed relative to the workpiece by the index devices, the index member having position-indicating features distributed therealong. The production system further comprises a machine module mounted for longitudinal movement along the index member and operable to perform an operation, the machine module being operable to detect the position-indicating features on the index member and thereby determine a position of the machine module relative to the workpiece. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283196 | DOCUMENT FEEDING DEVICE FOR HANDLING AND REVERTING DOUBLE-SIDED DOCUMENT SHEETS TO AN ORIGINAL SEQUENCE - A document feeding device for handling and reverting double-sided document sheets to an original sequence is provided, including a housing unit and a switching unit. The housing unit includes a delivery passage, a flipping passage, a bypass area, a return passage and upper and lower turning passages. The switching unit, pivotally disposed in the bypass area, includes a first switching member, a second switching member connecting to a side of the first switching member, and a guiding passage between the first switching member and the second switching member. The switching unit switches between a first position and a second position. By the switching of the switching unit, the double-sided document is flipped, scanned and reverted to an original sequence. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283197 | ARRANGEMENT FOR TACKING HEETS - The invention relates to an arrangement ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283198 | Method of aligning sheets - In a method of aligning a sheet on a tray, the sheet on the tray is transferred toward a stopper member in one direction by a transfer device. Then, the sheet is moved in a sheet width direction perpendicular to the one direction to align the sheet in the sheet width direction by an aligning device. Further, force is provided to the sheet on the tray to move the sheet in the one direction by the transfer device while the aligning device regulates the sheet in the sheet width direction. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283199 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - An image forming apparatus that is capable of reducing a jam and correcting misalignment of a sheet due to a buckling of the sheet certainly. A skew correction unit conveys a sheet while contacting one of side edges of the sheet with a reference member that is arranged in parallel to a conveyance direction in order to correct a skew of the sheet conveyed along a conveyance path. A misalignment correction unit moves the sheet that the skew has been corrected in a width direction perpendicular to the conveyance direction. A sheet position detection unit detects a position of the other of the side edges of the sheet that the skew has been corrected. A moving amount determination unit determines a moving amount by which the misalignment correction unit moves the sheet in the width direction. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283200 | DEFLECTING NIP SHEET SHINGLING BUFFER MECHANISM - A novel media path mechanism which utilizes the position and/or motion of buffer nips to deflect the leading and trailing edges of the sheets entering the buffer to enable the sheets to be reliably shingled in the buffer media path. The sheets are stored in properly collated order until needed for insertion into the print stream. By shingling or overlapping successive sheets in close relationship in a row within the buffer, this process can greatly increase the volume of storage or parking of sheets within the buffer. This can significantly reduce the size or footprint of the buffer within the printing system or significantly increase the capacity of an existing system. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283201 | PINBALL TABLE/DINING TABLE COMBINATION - A piece of specialized furniture is presented which permits the use of a pinball machine while holding beverage glasses and dining utensils and plates. The furniture is constructed from wood or plastic and possesses a transparent observation panel in its upper surface that allows unobstructed viewing of the pinball machine playing area, and allows access to the paddle buttons and ball starting controls. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283202 | CARD-DELIVERING DEVICE FOR A SHUFFLING MACHINE - A card-delivering device for a shuffling machine has a frame, at least one drawing roller group, a drawing transmission, an actuating roller group and an actuating transmission. The frame has a pivoting panel with a magnet. The drawing roller group is mounted in the frame near the output end. The drawing transmission drives the drawing roller group. The actuating roller group has a magnetic roller corresponding to the magnet. The actuating transmission drives the actuating roller group. When the magnetic roller is rotated, the magnetic roller alternatively attracts or repulses the magnet to cause the pivoting panel to pivot. Therefore, cards pass between the magnetic roller and the pivoting panel in order when a gap between the magnetic roller and the pivoting panel is formed. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283203 | Itinerary fulfillment travel game and method of play - Disclosed is an entertaining, enlightening, and educational travel related game, and method of play, in which players compete to fulfill predetermined itineraries. Each player's itinerary is determined prior to the beginning of the game by the random distribution of itinerary cards, which relate directly, on a one to one basis, to travel destinations located on the game pathway. Distinct playing pieces are provided to represent each player's “family”, as well as tokens that represent each player's travel allowance, and a die to determine the extent of movement. The path also contains several spaces relating to instruction cards that may advance or impede the player's collection of the said itinerary. The winner is the first player to successfully visit all the travel destinations on his or her individual itinerary and then return all of his or her “family members” back to his or her home position. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283205 | GAME INVOLVING CARDS AND BINGO LIKE PLAY AND METHOD OF PLAYING THEREFOR (75 CARDS) - A card-based bingo game and method of playing thereof. The game consists of a deck of cards numbered from 1 to 75, 5×5 matrix card, dealer, players, and casino chips used to place and pay bets. Players place bets on whether a “Bingo”, represented by a one way pattern of five numbers in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, is drawn by a dealer on or before a quantity of randomly pre-drawn cards are played with each card representing a number. If players obtain a “bingo” after the quantity of randomly pre-drawn cards are played, the player wins an amount of money based on a payout scale and the game is over. On the other hand, if the player does not obtain a bingo after the quantity of randomly pre-drawn cards are played, the player forfeits the amount of money bet against the dealer and the game is over. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283206 | GAME OF CHANCE INVOLVING CARDS AND BINGO LIKE PLAY AND METHOD OF PLAYING THEREFOR (90 CARDS) - A ninety card-based bingo game and method of playing thereof. The game consists of a deck of cards numbered from 1 to 90, 3 | 2010-11-11 |
20100283207 | AlphaNumeriDeck - A deck of 54 cards that, apart from two wild cards, is divided into two color-coded sequences of alphabetic characters. The first sequence has a first color associated with the cards of the first sequence. The second sequence has a second color associated with the cards of the second sequence. The consonant letters in each sequence are assigned a unique points value. The configuration of the cards in this manner facilitates the opportunity for card games that involve word play and points values. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283208 | SEALING ELEMENT FOR A BEARING, IN PARTICULAR A ROLLING CONTACT BEARING - The invention relates to a sealing element for a bearing, in particular a rolling contact bearing, and to a bearing, in particular a rolling contact bearing, wherein the sealing element comprises a sealing means ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283209 | SEAL CARTRIDGE - A seal cartridge for a generator includes a housing which defines an annular cavity. An axial load spring and a seal ring within the annular cavity such that the seal ring is biased by the axial load spring. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283210 | SEALS | 2010-11-11 |
20100283211 | HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a honeycomb structure for non-hermetic rotor-stator and rotor-rotor seals in turbo machines. Said honeycomb structure comprises a plurality of at least predominantly radially oriented honeycomb cells which are separated by cell walls, are open on one side, cooperate with at least one sharp sealing edge that rotates relative to the honeycomb structure, and can yield relative to the sharp sealing edge by being deformed and/or material being removed therefrom when being touched. The walls of the honeycomb cells have holes according to a defined perforation pattern. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283212 | SEAL PACK WITH WASHER SEPARATOR - A seal pack, including a cylindrical ring having peripheral edges with radially extending flanges that have axially facing surfaces. A respective sealing ring is arranged on each of the axially facing surfaces of the flanges of the cylindrical ring so as to form a channel between the sealing rings. A wave washer is arranged between sealing rings so as to retain the sealing rings in a position so as to allow for sealing against the flanges. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283213 | SEALING DEVICE FOR PRISMATIC BODY - A sealing device for a prismatic body that includes an elastic tube disposed on an inner circumference of a frame body, in which a prismatic body W, which is an object of sealing, is inserted. The elastic tube has a shorter inner circumferential length than an outer circumferential length of the prismatic body W. The frame body is formed with an air vent that connects to a backside of the elastic tube, with a vacuum source being connected to this air vent so that the elastic tube is expandable to increase its inner diameter by being sucked toward the frame body. Release of the vacuum from the elastic tube after insertion provides an instantaneous seal. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283214 | Expanded Porous Polytetrafluoroethylene Film-Laminated Sheet, and Gasket Composed of Said Sheet - The laminated sheet of this invention is a sheet including expanded porous polytetrafluoroethylene films laminated by thermal compression bonding, wherein the sheet has a specific surface area of 9.0 m | 2010-11-11 |
20100283215 | Clamping device for machine tools - A clamping device comprising clamping jaws actuated by means of an axially adjustable draw rod, the clamping device comprising a servomotor with a changeover function, a driveline arranged between the servomotor and the draw rod as well as a bell in a rotating mounting that is coupled to the servomotor, the driveline configured as a two-piece gear train, the first piece arranged in a housing permanently connected to a rotor shaft of the servomotor. An input element and output element of the gear train being connected to the bell by the second gear train. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283216 | BICYCLE WITH TWO FRONT WHEELS - A bicycle with two front wheels includes: a main frame provided at its front end with a vertically oriented head tube; a pair of front wheels non-rotatably provided on both ends of a front wheel shaft held below the head tube; a rear wheel that is rotatably supported by a rear end of the main frame; driving means for driving the front wheels; and steering means for steering the front wheels. The steering means includes a steering handle, and a steering shaft extending from the steering handle downward and including a vertical steering shaft portion that is rotatably supported by the head tube and that has a lower end for turning the front wheel shaft. The driving means includes a horizontal driving shaft pivotally supported by the main frame, and a vertical driving body that can be rotated by the horizontal driving shaft and that is coaxial with the head tube, and the vertical driving body rotates the front wheel shaft through driving-interconnection means. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283217 | Scooter driving structure - A scooter driving structure includes a step member pivotally coupled to a scooter platform and swingable up and down, a first driving module installed at a position corresponding to the step member and comprising a driving rod, a guide wheel, a first driving wheel, a first driving belt and a position restoring element, and at least one second driving module installed between a pivotal axle of the first driving wheel and an axle center of a rear wheel and comprising a second driving wheel, a second driven wheel and a second driving belt. The step member is pedaled to move the driving rod of the first driving module and drive the first driving belt to rotate the first driving wheel, and the coaxial second driving wheel of the second driving module drives the second driven wheel and the rear wheel to rotate through the second driving belt, so as to achieve a dual drive effect of driving a scooter to move. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283218 | Agricultural Harvester Rear Axle Arrangement for Narrow Transport - An agricultural harvester rear axle arrangement for an agricultural harvester ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283219 | BICYCLE FRONT FORK ASSEMBLY - A bicycle front end assembly is provided which is configured to reduce aerodynamic drag. In particular, an axis shaft of a fork may be mounted to a head tube of a bicycle frame. A fork head may be disposed in front of the head tube for providing a front end assembly which is aerodynamically configured while providing an increased moment of inertia compared with traditional designs to reduce drag of the bicycle and increase steering stiffness. Also, the handlebar may be attached to the fork head such that when the bicycle is steered to the left, the fork head is rotated toward the left and when the bicycle is steered to the right, the fork head is rotated toward the right. In this manner, the fork head is alignable to the travel direction of the bicycle. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283220 | TOY VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE BETWEEN TWO USE CONFIGURATIONS - A toy vehicle is adaptable for use as a ride-on vehicle or a scooter, and includes a support frame provided with a user supporting mechanism and having a first portion and a second distal portion, and a grip handlebar for the user mechanically connected to the support frame. The support frame is mechanically connectible/disconnectible to/from the grip handlebar in order to assume first and second use configurations such that the grip handlebar is connected to the first and second portions, respectively, and such that the user support mechanism assumes different positions. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283221 | FOLDING BICYCLE - A folding bicycle includes: a front body having a front frame and a front wheel pivotally coupled to the front frame; a rear body having a rear frame axially coupled to and freely separable from the front frame and a rear wheel pivotally coupled to the rear frame; a folding mechanism provided between the front frame and the rear frame and configured for connection thereof; and a fastening mechanism for fastening the folding mechanism to at least one of the front frame and the rear frame so as for the front frame and the rear frame to be coupled together axially, firmly, and integrally, and allowing the folding mechanism to be received in at least one of the front frame and the rear frame. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283222 | KICKSTAND DEVICE FOR TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE - A kickstand device includes a main frame mounted to a frame of a two-wheeled vehicle and two kickstands each having a first end and a second end. The first ends of the kickstands are respectively mounted to two ends of a pivotal rod to move therewith. The kickstands are located on opposite sides of the two-wheeled vehicle. The pivotal rod is pivotable relative to the main frame, allowing the kickstands to jointly pivot about a rotating axis. The second end of at least one of the kickstands has an adjustable spacing to the rotating axis of the pivotal rod in a direction perpendicular to the rotating axis. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283223 | MIDDLE HOOP SYSTEM FOR AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE - The invention relates to a middle hoop system for a vehicle joint. The vehicle joint is arranged between a vehicle front part and a vehicle rear part of an articulated vehicle, such as for example of an articulated bus, and forms a passage ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283224 | Guide System for a Boat Trailer - A boat trailer guide system for effectively launching and retrieving a boat. The system comprises a guide frame that can be removably attached to a boat trailer. The guide frame comprises two guide rails that are horizontally and vertically symmetrical. Each guide rail has a first end and a second end. The first ends of the guide rails converge and are attached to the trailer frame through the previously mentioned upright structure on the “bow” end of the trailer. The second ends diverge in the direction of the “stern” end of the trailer. The lengths of the two guide rails are such that the second ends extend toward the vicinity of the trailer wheels, or even extend past the trailer wheels to the stern end of the trailer frame. The guide rails are preferably curved symmetrically both vertically and horizontally such that they match the general contour of the hull of the trailed boat. The guide frame is preferably removably attached to the trailer frame so that it can be modified or even exchanged if a different type of boat is trailed | 2010-11-11 |
20100283225 | ANTI-RATTLE HITCH ASSEMBLY - An anti-rattle hitch ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283226 | FOOT SUPPORT DEVICE - A foot support device configured for use on a snowboard includes a base having a bottom surface and an upper surface, with the bottom surface being configured to attach to a top of a snowboard. The device further includes a strap adapted for removable attachment to the upper surface of said base. In certain arrangements, the base comprises at least two loops, so that the strap is configured to be selectively routed through at least one of the loops. In one embodiment, the strap generally defines a longitudinal axis that passes through the at least two loops when said strap is secured to the base. The base and the strap can define an opening for at least partially receiving a boot therein. In other arrangements, the base comprises a plurality of upwardly extending protruding members configured to provide traction to a boot positioned thereagainst. In some embodiments, the base is generally symmetrical about the longitudinal axis, thereby permitting the foot support device to be properly functional in either a regular or a goofy orientation. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283227 | SERVICE CART - A cart comprising a first support structure supported on wheels. A second support structure is connected to the first support structure. The second support structure is movable relative to the first support structure between a first extended position and a second retracted position. A collapsible container is supported by the second support structure. The container occupyies a first extended position when the second support structure is in the first position and a second collapsed position when the second support structure is in the retracted position. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283228 | Caster for Stroller-Cycle - An openable caster having a mount cap, a mount housing pivotally connected to the mount cap, a post protruding from a top surface of the mount housing, a switch disposed on the mount cap and a slide release mechanism for locking and releasing the caster. The slide release mechanism has a flange disposed within the mount cap. The flange includes a recess with a bracket, the bracket being accessible from an underside of the mount housing. The flange is operationally connected to the switch. Actuation of the switch moves the slide release mechanism from a locked state, in which the caster is closed and a portion of the post is secured by the bracket, to a released state in which the post is released from the bracket. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283229 | Vehicle seats for a motor vehicle - A vehicle seat of a motor vehicle is provided. The vehicle seat comprising a backrest which includes a middle part and at least one side bolster, a gas bag module with a folded gas bag, which is at least partly arranged in the side bolster, an adjusting element for adjusting a width of the backrest, which is at least partly arranged in the side bolster and is movable relative to the middle part, by means of which the position of the side bolster relative to the middle part can be varied, and a seat frame extending in the side bolster, which in the vehicle seat mounted in the motor vehicle is aligned along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. At least part of the folded gas bag is arranged before the seat frame with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283230 | AIRBAG APPARATUS - The airbag apparatus ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283231 | INFLATOR FOR AN AIR-BAG - An inflator for an airbag comprises a bottle ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283232 | FUEL TANK MOUNTING DEVICE AND AN INDUSTRIAL USE VEHICLE THEREWITH - A fuel tank mounting mechanism which can enhance backward visibility of an operator and can perform the loading/unloading work of a fuel tank by a single motion to improve the replacement workability. An industrial vehicle equipped with that mounting mechanism is also provided. In the mechanism for mounting a fuel tank ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283233 | OFF-LINE RESPONSE CARD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR ENQUIRING A RESPONSE FROM THE RESPONSE CARD - An off-line response card having a plurality of sensors is provided with a replaceable cover, where the cover is provided with a plurality of questions and choices for questions. The choices are arranged into the cover so that each choice corresponds to one sensor in the response card when the cover is placed on the response card. The sensor is adapted to sense whether the choice in the cover is influenced (selected) and output identifying information of said sensor as a result of the influence. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283234 | CONNECTOR - A connection system comprises a connector and a pipe. The pipe is made from a hydrophilic membrane capable of pervaporating brackish water or such like as substantially pure water, such as Dutyion™. One feature of this material is that it expands significantly as it hydrates. The pipe is generally cylindrical, but it is corrugated along its length, with roughly regular ridges and grooves. The connector has a side wall defining a substantially cylindrical cavity. The inside surface of the cavity is corrugated in the similar way to the pipe. When the pipe is in a dehydrated state, the cavity of the connector has a maximum diameter D greater than the maximum diameter B of the pipe and a minimum diameter C less than the maximum diameter B of the pipe. The pipe can be inserted in the cavity of the connector in a dehydrated state. When the system then carries water, the pipe hydrates, which causes the pipe to expand and its diameter to increase. This means that the ridges of the pipe expand into the grooves of the cavity and the pipe fits more tightly into the cavity and the seal between the pipe and the cavity is improved. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283235 | PIPE FITTING - A pipe fitting including a housing, a connecting cylinder at least partially disposed in the housing, the connecting cylinder being sealingly mounted in the housing, the cylinder having a portion of reduced diameter with a groove defining a sloping shoulder, a pipe fastening element rotatably mounted about the reduced diameter portion of the connecting cylinder and about the groove for selectively engaging the pipe during a quick connect action, and elements for selectively engaging the interior wall of the pipe for permitting removal of the pipe from the fitting when manipulating the pipe fastening element, and a method for forming the fitting. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283236 | Anchoring element for pipe couplings - A sleeve-shaped anchoring element is disclosed for pipe couplings for connecting flat-ended pipes, with an essentially cylindrical housing and at least one sealing element consisting of rubber-elastic material which is arranged in the housing. The anchoring element is arranged in the housing and consists essentially of individual longitudinal supports which are connected to each other by means of deformable webs and have a C-shaped longitudinal section. The ends of the longitudinal supports are configured as limbs which are angled radially inwards. The free ends of the limbs can be brought into engagement with at least one of the pipes when the pipe coupling is clamped. In each case only one single web is provided between two adjacent longitudinal supports. The two webs of a longitudinal support are arranged offset with respect to each other in the axial direction for connection to the adjacent longitudinal supports, seen in the circumferential direction. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283237 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TO DUCTS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND SHAPES - A device for connecting a duct (such as pipe or tubing) having a range of sizes and shapes to an object (such as equipment, a container, or another length of pipe or tubing). The device may comprise an internal seal member and an external seal member that change shape to fit adjacent to the exterior surface of the duct. The internal seal member and the external seal member may also be positioned within a casing member. To prevent them from collapsing under thrust loads tending to pull the duct from the device, the internal seal member and the external seal member may be held in place relative to the duct and the casing member by an internal support structure and an external support structure. The invention also includes certain kits and methods of using the device. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283238 | Discriminating Fluid Connection System - A discriminating connector system for medical use. The connector system includes a male connector and a female connector. A standoff of the male connector forms a sealed, fluid connection with a receptacle of the female connector for fluid flow between conduits connected to the male and female connectors. The construction of the connector system prevents connection of either the male or female connector to other non-conforming connectors or syringes commonly found in medical environments, such as male and female luer-lock connectors and syringes. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283239 | SEALED THREADED TUBULAR CONNECTION WHICH IS RESISTANT TO SUCCESSIVE PRESSURE LOADS - A sealed threaded tubular connection resistant to successive pressure loads includes a male element including a male threading and a female element including a female threading corresponding to the male threading. At least one of the elements includes a lip extending beyond the threading to the free end of the element and the other element includes a recess for the lip. The lip includes a first zone with a peripheral surface turned towards the other element on which a first sealing surface is disposed that can be radially interference fitted against a corresponding second sealing surface disposed on the peripheral surface of the recess of the other element. The lip includes a second axially located zone between the first zone and the free end of the element that includes a first radial bearing surface turned towards the other element in contact with a corresponding second radial bearing surface disposed on the peripheral surface of the recess of the other element. The first and second zones are axially separated by a third zone with a radial stiffness lower than the first and second zones, the third zone capable of being radially deformed towards the other element by a pressure exerted thereon. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283240 | EXTERNALLY REPLACEABLE VACUUM CHAMBER TO CHAMBER FLANGE SEAL - A chamber interface sealing assembly includes first and second chambers with respective first and second mating walls disposed adjacent each other. The first and second mating walls have respective through holes, which are aligned to form a passage interconnecting the first and second chambers. A first flange extends outwardly from the first mating wall and away from the passage. A second flange extends outwardly from the second mating wall and away from the passage. The first and second flanges define a circumferential concave groove therebetween. A close-loop gasket is disposed within the circumferential concave groove. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283241 | Clamp Apparatus for Threadedly Connected Tubulars - A clamp for clamping to two tubulars, each of the two tubulars including a component of a top drive system, the two tubulars threadedly connected together, the clamp for inhibiting relative rotation of the two tubulars, each of the two tubulars having at least one tubular projection projecting therefrom, the clamp including a clamp body having an interior surface, a plurality of clamp projections projecting inwardly from the interior surface of the clamp body for holding the at least one tubular projection projecting from each of the two tubulars. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283242 | High Voltage Start of an Engine from a Low Voltage Battery - Method and system are disclosed for starting a high voltage engine using a starter permanent magnet motor. The starter motor is powered using a DC power source remote from the starter motor. A bidirectional DC-to-DC converter local to the DC power source is used to produce a variable high voltage variable frequency power for driving the starter motor, and is remotely controlled to produce a controlled output current level. During generate mode the DC-DC converter may be used to charge the battery. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283243 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SELF-PILOTED ALTERNATOR-STARTER, INCLUDING A SHORTENED PREFULX STEP - A method for controlling a self-piloted alternator-starter for starting or restarting the thermal engine of an automobile. The alternator-starter includes a rotor rotating in a stator, and a belt for transmitting the torque of the alternator-starter rotor to the crankshaft of the thermal engine. The method includes a first preflux step during which the rotor winding is excited by a preflux electric current, and a second starting step during which the stator windings are excited. The preflux step lasts from 10 to 100 ms so that the transmission belt is tensioned below a degradation tension at the start of the second starting step. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283244 | Energy Generation and Storage System - A power generation and storage apparatus and method is provided. The apparatus includes a power generation assembly and an energy storage assembly operably coupled to the power generation assembly. The energy storage assembly includes a buoyant device and is configured to store energy by lowering the buoyant device to a lower depth of water, and to release energy by allowing the buoyant device to rise to a higher depth of water. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283245 | WIND TURBINE - For optimising annual energy production in a wind turbine, the invention provides a method by which operation of the turbine in accordance with different pre-specified modes depending on the wind direction towards the turbine is enabled. The modes may include pitch and/or power control strategies. The invention further provides a control system for a wind turbine adapted to operate in accordance with the method, and a wind turbine with such a control system. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283246 | WIND TURBINE - A method of controlling a wind turbine having a rotor and a generator for producing power, the wind turbine being designed for a nominal load, the method comprising the steps of: determining a current load acting on at least a part of the wind turbine; calculating a load error, the load error representing the difference between the nominal load and the current load; controlling the wind turbine based on the load error; wherein the step of controlling the wind turbine comprises altering a parameter of the wind turbine so that the power or torque produced by the generator is altered. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283247 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR WIND POWER SYSTEMS HAVING POWER FAILURE DETECTION - A wind energy installation control device includes a wind rotor, a generator driven by the wind rotor, a torque control unit configured to control a torque of the generator, and a control system. The control system includes a detector configured to identify a grid dip and an end of the grid dip, a residual torque transmitter configured to provide a preset value for a torque of the generator after identification of the grid dip, and an initializer configured to initialize a component of the torque control unit at the preset value. Accordingly, upon return of grid power after a grid dip, the vibration behaviour of a wind power system can be significantly improved. Overload of a drive train upon return of grid voltage can thus be reduced. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283248 | VENTURI BASED OCEAN WAVE ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM - By optimizing the degree to which water is accelerated through a venturi device, the amount of power that an energy device extracts from the ocean is maximized. Prior venturi-based wave energy devices have proven to be inefficient because of the relatively small amount of power that they generate relative to their size and cost. By optimizing the venturi effect created within the submerged venturi components of such devices, the speed of the water moving through the narrowest portions of such a devices is maximized with respect to the wave environments in which they operate, and a maximal amount of energy is extracted from the ocean. This optimization of a wave energy device's power is sufficient to render such devices cost effective. The method of extracting energy from the accelerated flow of water moving through such venturi devices is not limited, and many alternatives exist, each with its own potential benefits. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283249 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERSION OF OCEAN WAVES INTO USABLE MECHANICAL ENERGY - A system for conversion of ocean waves into usable mechanical energy includes at least one weight configured for movement along a linear path having a determined length where an orientation of an angle of the linear path with respect to gravitational forces is varied by forces of the ocean waves in a manner to cause the at least one weight to travel along the linear path due to the gravitational forces. At least one linkage translates the travel into the usable mechanical energy. The travel is in two directions and the at least one linkage translates the travel in the two directions into the usable mechanical energy. The at least one weight may include a water tank filled with water for operation of the system and may be emptied for transportation of the system. The usable mechanical energy can be used to operate an electric generator to produce electricity. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283250 | FLUID-BASED POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A power generating system operates in a flowing body of fluid, such as water or air. The system includes a continuous loop member engaging and rotating around two rotatable members, which, in turn, are operatively connected to a generator. The continuous loop member can include a plurality of attachment arms that extend outwardly therefrom. A collapsible fluid catchment device can be attached to each attachment arm. The fluid catchment devices can open in the direction of movement of the water thereby driving the continuous loop member and, consequently, the rotatable members. When moving against the fluid flow, the catchment devices can collapse to a closed position to thereby reduce drag. The attachment arms are long enough so that the catchment devices are spaced a sufficient distance from the continuous loop member to prevent contact with the rotatable members and the continuous loop member when the catchment devices are fully open. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283251 | TURBINE ASSEMBLY - A turbine assembly comprising a blade assembly having a plurality of curved blades with an inner end of each of the curved blades terminating at a cavity. The cavity has an open side with a generator located within the cavity and coupled to the blade assembly. The turbine assembly is suitable for underwater use. Multiple turbine assemblies may be connected to form a power generation station. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283252 | BROAD SPEED RANGE GENERATOR - A brushless generator with permanent-magnet multi-pole rotor disks and coreless stator winding disks includes integral electronics to efficiently generate regulated DC current and voltage from shaft input power over a broad speed range. Its power rating is scalable, and it incurs no cogging torque, or friction from gearing. Integral power control electronics includes high-frequency pulse-width-modulated boost regulation, which provides regulated current at requisite voltage over its broad speed range. A main embodiment to produce DC power at widely variable speeds includes signal processing so output power varies according to the third power of speed. A version for use with vertical-axis wind turbines has a relatively large diameter to facilitate a large number of poles. Combined boost-regulation, zero cogging torque, and no gearing, enable a wide speed range, for better power quality and higher wind energy yields. An alternate embodiment is intended to produce DC power from a variety of shaft drive sources, with selectable shaft torque. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283253 | Tethered Airborne Power Generation System With Vertical Take-Off and Landing Capability - A tethered airborne electrical power generation system which may utilize a strutted frame structure with airfoils built into the frame to keep wind turbine driven generators which are within the structure airborne. The primary rotors utilize the prevailing wind to generate rotational velocity. Electrical power generated is returned to ground using a tether that is also adapted to fasten the flying system to the ground. The flying system is adapted to be able to use electrical energy to provide power to the primary turbines which are used as motors to raise the system from the ground, or mounting support, into the air. The system may then be raised into a prevailing wind and use airfoils in the system to provide lift while the system is tethered to the ground. The motors may then resume operation as turbines for electrical power generation. The system may be somewhat planar in that many turbines may have their rotors substantially in one or more planes or planar regions. The system may also be adapted to be assembled of modular components such that a variety of different numbers of turbines may be flown, yet the system may be substantially constructed from multiple similar members. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283254 | Wind Power Plant - The invention relates to a wind power plant, comprising a rotor that can be rotated about a vertical axis, said rotor between two horizontal bearing planes disposed at a distance on top of each other comprising a plurality of rotor blades, which are disposed distributed on a circumferential circle, can each be pivoted about a vertical pivot axis, and the pivot range of which is delimited on both sides by a stop. In such a wind power plant, an improvement in the energy yield, while simultaneously ensuring another operation, is enabled in that the width of the rotor blades is smaller than approximately ⅓ the radius of the circumferential circle. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283255 | VEHICLE ENERGY HARVESTING ROADWAY - A vehicle energy harvesting roadway is provided. The vehicle energy harvesting roadway includes a deformable driving surface that is longitudinally flexible and transversely stiff. The deformable driving surface is disposed between a passing vehicle and one or more transducers or one or more compressible hoses. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283256 | OIL COOLED GENERATOR GROUP - The invention relates to an operating unit for nautical use, wherein an internal combustion engine drives an electric energy generator. According to the invention, the generator is cooled by oil in which the rotor and the stator are partly immersed: the spinning motion of the rotor drags the oil into the air gap, thus cooling the stator as well. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283257 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMAL PROCESSING OF SLURRY - In a method and apparatus for thermal processing of slurry, the slurry is combined with a bio-mass to produce a mixture which is then subjected to a cracking temperature in a receiving tank, thereby liquefying and allowing the mixture to catalytically undergo a cracking reaction. The cracking reaction which the liquefied mixture undergoes is continued in a mixer pump to thereby produce a reaction mixture. The reaction mixture is outgased in an intermediate tank to separate an outgased fraction from a non-outgased fraction. Subsequently, the outgased fraction is allowed to cool down, thereby producing fuel, while the non-outgased fraction is returned to the receiving tank and subjected again to the cracking temperature. Residual matter of the non-outgased fraction settles in the intermediate tank and is periodically removed. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283258 | Uninterruptible solar power - Solar energy storage is achieved by capturing the rotational energy produced by a solar thermal energy system's turbines, and storing that energy in an energy storage spring, via a gear or a connected gear box/transmission, in a very efficient and scalable manner. Another gear box/transmission connected to the energy storage spring provides uninterrupted rotational energy, at a constant rate, to the system's electric generators, making it possible to provide base-load power. The stored rotational energy may also be released only during periods of peak demand, providing frequency regulation, in what is known as a peaker power plant. Previously, this instant on and off operation was only available in hydroelectric power plants. Stored rotational energy may also be utilized to provide a continuous pumping means, as well as to energize other machinery that relies on rotational energy, whereby performing work without generating electricity or burning fuel of any sort. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283259 | WHEEL HOP GENERATOR MECHANISM - The wheel hop generator mechanism includes a plurality of forced oil feeders, assembled between the axles and vehicle body. The forced oil feeders includes a cylinder and a telescopic cylinder block, and oil inlet check valves and oil outlet check valves are placed at the motion position of the piston of the cylinder corresponding to the telescopic cylinder block. An oil tank, used to accommodate the oil required for actuation of the forced oil feeders is linked by an oil pipeline to the oil inlet check valve and oil outlet check valve, forming a common oil circulation loop. An oil drive motor is assembled at a predefined section on the oil pipeline and has an oil inlet portion, oil discharge portion and power output axle. The power output axle is mated with a generator. Vehicles can be powered continuously to ensure better power generation effect. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283260 | Buoyancy Prime Mover - The invention is directed to the use of buoyancy force as a prime mover that converts the potential energy of a compressed gas transmitted to a buoy device within a liquid into rotating mechanical energy which is mechanically connected to a electric generator, wherein said prime mover comprises a shaft and several extended arms with a buoy device at each distal end to generate the rotational motion at the electric generator. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283261 | Buoyancy Energy Cell - A device for the generation of energy and in particular electrical energy includes a cell or chamber which moves upwardly and downwardly in a body of water. Cog wheels are connected to the cell. The cog wheels are connected to the shafts of generators. Rotation of the cog wheels operates the generators which produce energy. The cog wheels engage anchor chains or vertical supports. One end of each anchor chain is secured to an anchor located at the bottom of the body of water. The other end of the anchor chain is secured to a float which floats at or near the surface of the body of water. The up and down movement of the cell causes the cog wheels to move upwardly and downwardly along the anchor chains and thereby rotate. This rotation drives the energy generator and generates energy, preferably electricity. The cog wheels are permitted to rotate upon the receipt of a request for energy. This results in a highly efficient source of energy or electricity. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283262 | Energy Recovery And Cooling System For A Hybrid Machine - An apparatus for a hybrid machine is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fluid pump operably connected to a condenser and a fluid path operably connected to the fluid pump. The fluid receives thermal energy from a first machine component and a second machine component. The first machine component has a static operating temperature equal to or lower than the second machine component. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283263 | DEVICE FOR CONVERSION OF THERMODYNAMIC ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY - A device for conversion of thermodynamic energy into electrical energy includes a piston/cylinder unit ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283264 | Impact Powered Devices - A device including: a housing; a powered element disposed on or in the housing; and an impact power producing element housed on or in the housing and operatively connected to the powered element, the impact power producing element producing power upon an impact of at least a portion of the housing with another surface; wherein the impact power producing element comprises a mass and one or more spring elements connected at a first end to the mass and at a second end directly or indirectly to the housing and the impact power producing element further comprises one or more magnet elements and a coil, wherein the impact causes a relative motion between the one or more magnet elements and the coil. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283265 | METHOD FOR POWERING A DEVICE WITH AN IMPACT - A method for powering a device. The method including: impacting a portion of the device against a surface; converting the impacting to electrical energy; and providing at least a portion of the electrical energy to at least one powered element associated with the device. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283266 | MAGNETIC FIELD POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATING SYSTEM - A system for generating electricity is provided. The system uses magnetic and potential energy inherent in the magnets and weight of a magnet wheel of a magnetic drive unit which converts this energy into kinetic energy and torque applied to a drive shaft, which then drives an electrical alternator. The magnetic wheel is a fly wheel made from non-magnetic material having a unique arrangement of magnets around its periphery. An electromagnet is powered by a switch that is activated by a magnetic flux of permanent magnets arranged on the magnet wheel. Once the wheel and drive shaft are rotating at a steady-state rotational speed, the pulsating excitation of electromagnets pulls the permanent magnets on the magnet wheel, which keeps the wheel and ultimately the integral drive shaft rotating. The rotation of the drive shaft enables the alternator to generate electricity. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283267 | SAFETY DEVICE, AND OPENING AND CLOSING MECHANISM - A safety device is used together with a push-push type latch device which latches a movable body to a main body at a fixed position by a push operation against an urging device and which allows the latching to be released by a next push operation. The safety device includes a responding member having a circulation cam groove provided in the main body or movable body and having a reciprocation groove portion and a latch groove portion, and a pin provided in the other of the main body or movable body and tracing the circulation cam groove. The pin irreversibly moves from the reciprocation groove portion of the circulation cam groove to the latch groove portion when the responding member receives a load, and even if the latching of the latch device is released due to the load, the movable body is retained in the fixed position. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283268 | Closure Latch with Inertia Member - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a closure latch for a vehicle door, wherein during a crash event, the closure latch has an inertia member that prevents the vehicle door from opening. The inertia member may only temporarily prevent the vehicle door from opening, or alternatively it may cause a lock lever to move to a locked position, so that the vehicle door remains locked even after the inertia member is no longer actuated. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283269 | MECHANICAL-MAGNETIC CONNECTING STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a connecting structure which comprises the following features: a locking device having a spring-loaded locking element ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283270 | Magnetic Latch and Method for Manufacture Thereof - A magnetic latch may include a first magnet assembly and a second magnet assembly. The first magnet assembly may have a plurality of first magnets, the first magnet assembly movable about a substantially linear axis between a first position and a second position. The second magnet assembly may have a plurality of second magnets. In the first position, the plurality of first magnets and the plurality of second magnets may be configured such that the first magnet assembly is magnetically attracted to the second magnet assembly when the first magnet assembly is substantially proximate to the second magnet assembly. In the second position, the plurality of first magnets and the plurality of second magnets may be configured such that the first magnet assembly is magnetically repelled from the second magnet assembly when the first magnet assembly is substantially proximate to the second magnet assembly. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283271 | STRIKER WITH ROUND ANTICHUCK BUMPER - A striker having a bumper for mounting to a support structure and for engagement with a latch mechanism is described. The striker includes improved noise and vibration control characteristics to reduce or eliminate chucking, squeak and rattle concerns. The striker may include a base, a bumper post, a post, a bridge, and a bumper. The base may include at least one aperture for connecting the base to the support structure. The bumper post may extend outwardly from the base. The post may extend outwardly from the base and be engageable with the latch mechanism. The bridge may extend between the bumper post and post at a distance away from the base, wherein the bridge may be engageable with a fishmouth of the latch mechanism. The bumper may be rotatably connected to the bumper post, wherein the bumper may be capable of wedged engagement with an entrance of the latch mechanism. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283272 | Pivoting Brush Guard with Latch Mechanism for Providing Quick Engine Access - A brush guard used on a vehicle, for example, on a lawn tractor. The brush guard includes a latch mechanism that allows the brush guard to be closely mounted to the vehicle's engine cover for esthetic reasons. When an operator needs to open the vehicle's front engine cover, which typically tilts forward, the operator may release a latch mechanism and pivot the brush guard forward and away from the engine cover such that the engine cover is not blocked and may be opened. A tension spring returns a latch pin to the latched position such that no manipulation of the latch mechanism is needed when the brush guard is repositioned in an upright operating position. To reposition the brush guard into the operating position, the operator may lift the brush guard upwardly toward the vehicle engine cover, and the latch pin will reengage into its latching position. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283273 | Portable waste packaging device - A device for collecting and packaging solid waste or toxic material is provided. A first arm and a second arm are coupled with a lever, wherein at least one arm is slidably coupled with the lever. A bag may be positioned in an open position when the first arm is located distally from the second arm, and the bag may be closed by an operator manipulating the arms towards each other. The device may include a motor and/or a spring or springs to drive the arms towards and/or away from each other. A plate, a pole and/or a handle may be coupled with the arms. The plate may be positioned relative to the arms to stabilize the waste or toxic material for insertion into the bag. The bag may include an adhesive, paper, plastic, recycled plastic, vegetable matter and/or cellulose. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283274 | CLAMPING CELL WITH FORCED OPEN FUNCTION - A clamping apparatus is provided employing a forced open function to achieve accurate frictionless adjustment. In an embodiment, a shaft ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283275 | WORK TOOL FOR A MACHINE - The disclosure relates to a work tool for a machine and, more particularly, to such a work tool having an actuatable tool portion. According to one exemplary aspect of the disclosure there is provided a work tool for attachment to a machine, comprising a supporting tool portion. The actuatable tool portion is pivotally connected to the supporting tool portion via a hinge construction. The hinge construction includes a hinge drive having an outgoing, rotatable shaft. The rotatable shaft has a single outgoing end that is configured to carry the actuatable tool portion. By providing the work tool with a hinge construction that includes a hinge drive with an rotatable shaft that carries the actuatable tool portion on a single outgoing end a directly driven hinge construction is obtained that is both compact and reliable. The disclosure also relates to a hinge drive and to a method of operating a work tool for a machine. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283276 | RAIL WHEEL - A rail wheel with a wheel body and wheel brake discs connected thereto with fastening elements on both sides is designed in such a way that at least in the respective contact regions of the wheel brake discs a mechanically and thermally highly resilient intermediate layer is arranged on the wheel body. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283277 | Variable length vehicle console - A vehicle console having side panels that can be shortened to different lengths for shortening the console. Molded side rails are optionally fitted to upper connection portions of the side panels and can be shortened to match the different shorter lengths of the side panels. A plurality of face plates are provided for mounting equipment on the console. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283278 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A space surrounded by a partition member ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283279 | SLIDE DECK DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - This invention provides a slide deck device, for a vehicle, which prevents a slide deck from rattling with respect to a floor surface of a vehicle even if an upward load is applied to the side deck in a state where the slide deck is completely drawn into the vehicle. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283280 | Vehicle Cargo Management System - The present disclosure relates to various cargo management systems that are compatible with vehicles having a cargo bed and tailgate. Systems provide flexible storage space for the vehicle both in the stowed and extended positions. The amount of secure space available in the cargo bed can be increased when the cargo management systems are in the extended position. The systems partially cover the cargo bed and/or tailgate thereby reducing turbulence at an end of the vehicle and improving vehicle fuel efficiency. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283281 | Vehicle console having molded side rails - A vehicle console having side panels that can be shortened to different lengths for shortening the console. Molded side rails are fitted to upper connection portions of the side panels and can be shortened to match the different shorter lengths of the side panels. A plurality of face plates are provided for mounting equipment on the console. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283282 | SEAT FRAME FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A seat frame ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283283 | AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR MEMBER - The present invention relates to an automotive interior member placed on a part that receives sunlight (R) entering through a window ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100283284 | ADJUSTABLE SUNVISOR EXTENSION - An apparatus comprising an adjustable visor extension suitable for use with a vehicle sunvisor. The adjustable visor extension is configured to be adjustable with respect to the vehicle sunvisor (e.g. horizontally and/or vertically) and functions to increase the blocking coverage of the vehicle sunvisor to improve the visual acuity of a motorist under otherwise conditions of poor visibility resulting from directly looking at the sun while driving. According to another aspect, the adjustable sunvisor extension is configured to be removably attached to the vehicle sunvisor and is also configurable for attachment or retrofit to non-standard or after-market sunvisors. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283285 | TARPAULIN COVER SYSTEM FOR SIDE DUMP VEHICLES - A tarpaulin cover system selectively covers and uncovers the body of a vehicle. The system includes an elongated anchored support member mounted to one side of the vehicle body. A tarpaulin is secured at one of its sides to the anchored support member to be fixedly mounted to that side of the body. The other side of the tarpaulin is secured to an elongated movable support member. A pivot point assembly is mounted to each of the front and the rear of the body. A pivot arm is pivotally mounted to each pivot point assembly. A pivot head assembly connects each pivot arm to the movable support member by an intermediate pivot head assembly. The pivot head assemblies are pivotally mounted to each pivot arm. A traction roller is mounted on each end of the movable support member. The traction could also be achieved by a traction pad on the vehicle body in addition to or instead of the traction roller. The movable support member is not mounted directly to the shaft of the motor of the system. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283286 | RETRACTABLE ROOF AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME - A retractable roof includes a roof member | 2010-11-11 |
20100283287 | OUTER PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY OF WIRE HARNESS FOR DOOR AND ARRANGING STRUCTURE OF WIRE HARNESS FOR DOOR - A wire harness for a door is spanned between a door inner panel of a motor vehicle and a vehicle body and is arranged near an indoor side over a weather strip. An outer protective assembly includes a flange outward fitting portion that is mounted on an outer surface of a flange projecting from a door facing surface of the vehicle body and that defines a wire harness threading space for passing the wire harness. The wire harness that passes through the wire harness threading space in the flange outward fitting portion can be arranged in a vehicle body inner panel. The outer protective assembly includes an inner cover and an outer cover. The inner and outer covers are coupled to each other to define a flat space for juxtaposing electrical wires of the wire harness. The inner and outer covers are bent in a U-shaped configuration around the flange to define the flange outward fitting portion. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283288 | ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE OF DOOR WIRE HARNESS - In an arrangement structure for a door wire harness, the door wire harness is arranged in a door of a vehicle body and is spanned in a space between the door and the vehicle body inside a vehicle room beyond a weather strip. The door wire harness is drawn out of a space between a door inner panel and a door trim at a door side and is fixed on the door at a wire harness drawing-out position. A door side fixing position of the door wire harness is shifted from a vehicle body side fixing position of the door wire harness in a vertical direction. A spanning section of the door wire harness between the door side fixing position and the vehicle body side fixing position is sheathed by a grommet having a flexible bellows-like tube portion and made of rubber or resin. The spanning section of the door wire harness is bent in an S-shaped configuration in a space between opposed surfaces of the door and the vehicle body when the door is closed. The door wire harness is changed from the S-shaped configuration to a straight line configuration when the door is opened. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283289 | AUTOMOBILE COMPRISING A CROSSBAR, A TECHNICAL FRONT SURFACE AND A CONVERGENT ELEMENT ATTACHED TO EACH OTHER - An automobile that includes: a lower crossbar including longitudinal arms connected by links to vehicle side rails located above the arms; a technical front surface defining a plate, the plate including an inner face and an outer face and being adapted to be attached to a structural member of the vehicle; a shield convergent element including two absorption members capable of absorbing by deformation thereof the energy of a shock to the vehicle; each longitudinal arm of the crossbar being attached by a first fastener to the inner surface of the plate; and each absorption member being attached by a second fastener to the outer face of the plate so that the two absorption members are capable of deformation along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle upon a shock; the inner surface including ribs. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283290 | GUIDE-RAIL STRUCTURE OF FRONT WINDOW IN WORKING VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a cab; a front window that is capable of moving between a closed position where a window opening at a front surface of the cab is closed and an open position where the front window is housed in a ceiling portion of the cab and the window opening is open; and a guide structure for the front window that guides the front window between the closed position and the open position. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283291 | ROOF ASSEMBLY WINDSHIELD DEFOGGING SYSTEM - A vehicle roof assembly is coupled to a windshield. The roof assembly includes an outer roof member and an inner roof member which form a duct for conducting conditioned air therethrough. A body panel includes a front panel and a bottom panel which are integrally joined together at a corner. The corner has a plurality of apertures formed therein. An adhesive strip attaches an upper edge of the windshield to the front panel. The apertures receive conditioned air from the duct and form an airflow boundary layer which flows over an inner surface of the windshield. This assembly forms a windshield defogging system. | 2010-11-11 |
20100283292 | MOTOR VEHICLE FRONT END SUBASSEMBLY - A motor vehicle front end subassembly includes a support surround ( | 2010-11-11 |