201 |
BICYCLE OPERATING UNIT CONNECTOR |
US12956850 |
2010-11-30 |
US20110070017A1 |
2011-03-24 |
Akira TSUMIYAMA |
A bicycle operating unit connector is provided with a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion. The first attachment portion includes a curved mounting surface with an opening that is detachably attached to an outwardly facing surface of a band part of a clamp portion of a brake operating unit by an adjustable connection for changing a relative position of the connector with respect to the clamp portion of the brake operating unit. The second attachment portion extends from the first attachment portion. The second attachment portion includes a hole that is configured to be detachably attached to a shift operating unit. |
202 |
CONTROL SYSTEM INCLUDING TWO CONTROL COLUMNS THAT ARE COUPLED TO ENABLE CONTROLLED MEMBERS TO BE PLACED IN REQUIRED POSITIONS |
US11476767 |
2006-06-29 |
US20090314901A1 |
2009-12-24 |
Eric Granier; Jeremie Guerard; Max-Maurice Viet |
A control system for placing controlled members in required positions including two control columns assigned to the controlled members to be moved, each control column having two degrees of freedom. Two actuators controlled by two control circuits apply to their associated control column either a resisting torque or a displacement torque. Each control column is provided with a mechanical spring system spring-loading the associated control column into its neutral position and adapted to provide, in the event of manipulation of the corresponding control column, a resisting torque in support of the resisting torque supplied by the associated actuator. |
203 |
DEVICE FOR INTERCONNECTING FIRST AND SECOND CONTROL STICKS OF AN AIRCRAFT IN ROLL AND IN PITCH |
US11779332 |
2007-07-18 |
US20080156940A1 |
2008-07-03 |
Bernard Gemmati |
The present invention relates to a device for interconnecting first and second control sticks (1, 2) for controlling an aircraft in roll and in pitch, the device comprising a pitch interlinking shaft (20) and roll interlinking means (10) respectively for interlinking the first and second control sticks (1, 2) during pitch movements and/or during roll movements. The device is remarkable in that the roll interlinking means (10) are arranged inside the pitch interlinking shaft (20). |
204 |
Apparatus for coupling force-activated actuators |
US10477236 |
2002-05-10 |
US06986249B2 |
2006-01-17 |
Guy Bernard |
An apparatus comprises first (3) and second (5) force-activated actuators, each having a fluid displacer (7, 9) and force control lever (19, 21) coupled to the fluid displacer, a conduit (15) for transporting fluid between the fluid displacers to couple motion of the fluid displacers, and a force controller (17) responsive to the pressure of the fluid for controlling a force opposing displacement of a fluid displacer. |
205 |
Pole for hand pallet truck |
US10725252 |
2003-12-01 |
US20050126330A1 |
2005-06-16 |
Martin Werder |
A pole for a hand pallet truck that includes a pole bar which is linked to a support for a steerable wheel at its lower end and connected to a loop-shaped handle at the other end. An operating device is disposed within the space defined by the handle. The operating device is attached to a holding extension projecting into the handle in prolongation of the bar, and is connectable to a lifting apparatus of the hand pallet truck via a traction and/or pushing element. If applicable, it is connectable via a second traction and/or pushing element to a brake of the hand pallet truck, wherein an operating lever is disposed on either side of the extension. The operating levers are pivotally mounted on the holding extension in a plane essentially defined by the handle. |
206 |
Apparatus for coupling force-activated actuators |
US10477236 |
2003-11-10 |
US20040159100A1 |
2004-08-19 |
Guy
Bernard |
An apparatus comprises first (3) and second (5) force-activated actuators, each having a fluid displacer (7, 9) and force control lever (19, 21) coupled to the fluid displacer, a conduit (15) for transporting fluid between the fluid displacers to couple motion of the fluid displacers, and a force controller (17) responsive to the pressure of the fluid for controlling a force opposing displacement of a fluid displacer. |
207 |
Slide positioner |
US09836943 |
2001-04-17 |
US06647815B2 |
2003-11-18 |
Pat O'Donnell |
A slide positioner for moving a structural member from an inoperating position to a working or operating position has a square shaft for supporting the structural member. Two bearing assemblies are adapted for supporting the sliding shaft. The two bearing assemblies are spaced one from the other and are connected to a stationary base. One of the bearing assemblies is rigidly connected to a pneumatic cylinder whose piston rod is connected to the sliding shaft. The bearing assemblies are mountable to the base in various angular positions since the bearing assemblies may be pivoted around an axis which is parallel to the axis of the sliding shaft. |
208 |
Single stick control for backhoe |
US09707601 |
2000-11-07 |
US06575050B1 |
2003-06-10 |
Geoffrey B. Greene |
A control device for a backhoe that moves four separate reversible hydraulic valves in any combination or all at the same time with only one human hand needed to manipulate said controls. These valves are controlled through an organized series of arms, levers, and push rods. Lever one 1 can pivot forward or backward, move up or down, push forward or pull backward, and move to the left or right. Lever two 2 pivots up or down at lever four 4, therefore lever one 1 moves with lever two 2 as a unit. Lever four 4 spins around lever three 3 with lever two 2 and lever one 1 as a unit. Lever three 3 pivots forward and backward taking lever four 4, lever two 2, and lever one 1 with it as a unit. Lever one 1 pivots forward or backward to actuate valve 20 through a number of pins, rods, and arms. As lever one 1 is moved up or down, it pivots lever two 2 causing valve 22 to be actuated, leaving valve 20 uninterrupted. As lever one 1 is pushed forward or backward it does cause lever four 4 to pivot forward or backward actuating valve 24, however, this does not cause lever two 2 to move up or down or lever one 1 to pivot forward or backward therefore keeping their respective valves from inadvertently actuating. As lever one 1 is moved to the left or right it spins lever two 2 and lever four 4 around lever three 3 causing bent arm 12 to actuate valve 26 without affecting the other valves. |
209 |
Watercraft with steer-response engine speed controller |
US09904742 |
2001-07-16 |
US06405669B2 |
2002-06-18 |
Alain Rheault; Camille Michel |
A steering control system is provided that provides thrust for steering control in a watercraft that is powered by a propulsion unit. The steering control system is applicable to various types of watercraft, including boats and personal watercraft, that are powered by inboard jet propulsion systems or outboard engines. The steering control system is activated by the steering helm assembly and/or an electronic control mechanism. Thrust is provided by preferably controlling the throttle, or more particularly the air-fuel mixture of the carburetor of the engine. The system is particularly, although not solely, suited for steering while the watercraft is operated at low speeds. |
210 |
Link lever system for vehicle air conditioner |
US09538312 |
2000-03-30 |
US06354169B1 |
2002-03-12 |
Takashi Toyoshima; Kazushi Shikata; Kazutoshi Kuwayama |
In a vehicle air conditioner, inside air and outside air are switched by first and second inside/outside air switching doors. The first inside/outside air switching door is operated by a first door lever operatively linked with an inside/outside air operation member of an operation panel. On the other hand, the second inside/outside air switching door is operated by a second door lever which is operated by a mode operation lever operatively linked with a mode operation member of the operation panel, a temperature-adjustment operation lever operatively linked with a temperature-adjustment operation member of the operation panel, and an elastic force of a spring. When an air outlet mode except for a defroster mode is manually set by the mode operation member, and when maximum heating is manually set by the temperature-adjustment operation member, the second inside/outside air switching door is operated to an inside air introduction state by the second door lever. |
211 |
Low speed steering system |
US09904742 |
2001-07-16 |
US20020014193A1 |
2002-02-07 |
Alain
Rheault; Camille
Michel |
The invention relates to a low speed steering system for a watercraft vehicle having a jet propulsion unit, or a similarly powered vehicle, which allows the operator of the vehicle to control maneuvering of the vehicle at low speeds. The low speed steering system is comprised of a plurality of cables, slide couplers, and a cable support. At such time as the vehicle throttle lever is set to an off position, the engine is calibrated so that it idles, and the engine speed and the thrust of the water exiting the venturi and exit nozzle may be controlled by the vehicle steering helm assembly. As the steering helm assembly is rotated, a set of cables extending from the cable support adjacent to the steering helm assembly activates the vehicle engine. Upon rotation of the steering wheel a given degree in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction from a straight alignment of the vehicle, a set of cables extending from the cable support to the slide couplers activates the vehicle engine. Rotation of the steering wheel a given degree in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction increases engine speed from about 0 to about 3,000 revolutions per minute, and produces a thrust exiting the jet propulsion unit from about 0 to about 50 pounds. The rotation of the steering helm assembly a given degree in a clockwise direction produces a sufficient amount of power to enable the operator of the vehicle to manage docking and careful maneuvering of the watercraft vehicle in a rightward direction. In an alternative embodiment, the steering system may comprise a plurality of sensors, switches, and electrical wiring for detecting the engine speed and position of the steering helm assembly. The electronic apparatus function to activate the carburetor biasing means and provide low speed directional control of the watercraft vehicle. |
212 |
Watercraft with steer-responsive throttle |
US09383073 |
1999-08-26 |
US06336833B1 |
2002-01-08 |
Alain Rheault; Camille Michel |
A watercraft with a steer-responsive throttle generates thrust when the steerable propulsion unit is turned beyond a predetermined angular threshold. The turning of the steering wheel beyond the threshold causes the throttle to be opened so that the steerable propulsion unit produces a thrust at least equal to the minimal propulsive force needed to effectively steer the watercraft. A watercraft equipped with a steer-responsive throttle ensures that there is always sufficient thrust for steering the watercraft even when the operator fails to open the throttle manually. This steer-responsive throttle is applicable to single-engine personal watercraft, twin-engine jet boats or motorboats equipped with swivel-mounted outboard motors. In a first embodiment of the steer-responsive throttle, rotation of the steering wheel beyond the angular threshold causes an actuating cable to open the throttle. In a second embodiment, an electronic control system regulates the throttle by calculating the optimal throttle setting based on measurements derived from a speed sensor, a steering angle sensor and, optionally, a throttle position sensor. |
213 |
Slide positioner |
US09836943 |
2001-04-17 |
US20010030033A1 |
2001-10-18 |
Pat
O'Donnell |
A slide positioner for moving a structural member from an inoperating position to a working or operating position has a square shaft for supporting the structural member. Two bearing assemblies are adapted for supporting the sliding shaft. The two bearing assemblies are spaced one from the other and are connected to a stationary base. One of the bearing assemblies is rigidly connected to a pneumatic cylinder whose piston rod is connected to the sliding shaft. The bearing assemblies are mountable to the base in various angular positions since the bearing assemblies may be pivoted around an axis which is parallel to the axis of the sliding shaft. |
214 |
Auxiliary throttle for snow mobiles and the like |
US09314241 |
1999-05-18 |
US06167776A |
2001-01-02 |
David Clyde Cossette |
An auxiliary throttle attached to the underside of the throttle mechanism of an off-road type vehicle, such as a snowmobile. It is positioned on the backside of the handlebar and is operated by the thumb. The device has a stop built in that prevents the rider from engaging the throttle at more than half speed using the bar. The rider can increase speed, but only by using the main throttle. This has three beneficial effects. First, it provides a convenient and easy method for riders to operate the throttle without fatigue. Second, it is operated by the thumb, just like the main throttle, thereby preventing confusion in an emergency. Third, it limits the speed the vehicle can operate, no matter how hard the device is gripped. Thus, in a panic situation, gripping the handlebar does not cause any sudden burst of speed. |
215 |
Clutch cable control device |
US833609 |
1997-04-03 |
US5941127A |
1999-08-24 |
Juan Gerardo Hayd |
A device for controlling the operation of a clutch in a motorcycle, the device being capable of changing the point wherein the clutch operating cable is fixed to the clutch lever in the handle bar of the motorcycle, to vary the characteristics of lever operation and the relationship between the lever movement and the resulting cable movement, the clutch lever comprising more than one anchoring points to fix the cable thereto. |
216 |
Portable pedal control device |
US647068 |
1996-05-09 |
US5765442A |
1998-06-16 |
Rickie L. Judson |
A portable pedal control device for use by a disabled person to control the brakes and accelerator in a vehicle. One such control device is to be attached to the brake pedal and another similar device is attached to the accelerator pedal. The control device includes: (a) an elongated shaft or body, (b) opposing claws on the lower end of the shaft, (c) a lever for moving one of the claws between open and closed positions, and (d) a spring to hold the movable claw in its closed position. The control device is easily attached to the desired pedal by operating the lever to open the claws, then the claws are placed around the pedal and closed again. No tools are required, and the operator (disabled person) can attach or detach the control device without any assistance and without having to reach to the floor of the vehicle to manipulate fasteners or the like. The control devices can be used on any vehicle by a disabled person. |
217 |
Valve actuator declutch mechanism |
US206636 |
1994-03-07 |
US5477752A |
1995-12-26 |
Thomas C. West; Michael P. Davison; Kurt J. Kastelic |
An improved declutch mechanism for a manual override for a valve. The declutch mechanism includes a U-shaped declutch layer that is fit with a spring-biased locking bar. The locking bar is biased to engage the housing of the override mechanism to prevent accidental or inadvertent operation of the declutch lever. A single hand may be used to disengage the locking bar from the housing to allow operation of the declutch lever. The declutch mechanism also includes a safety mechanism to prevent the override mechanism from being disengaged when its actuator shaft is not in the default position. The safety mechanism includes a plunger that is movable between a first position in which the plunger prevents the locking bar from being disengaged with the housing, and a second position in which the plunger is received within a keyway in the actuator shaft to allow the locking bar to be disengaged from the housing. |
218 |
Remote control mechanism |
US411046 |
1989-09-21 |
US5216934A |
1993-06-08 |
Hitoshi Iwasaki |
A remote control mechanism for controlling an outboard drive, throttle and transmission from either of two selected remote operators. When one operator is controlling the outboard drive, control of the outboard drive from the other operator is not permitted because of a series of interlocks. Each of the interlocks include a respective detent members and detent recesses. The detent recesses are sized larger than the detent members so as to provide some lost motion and to accommodate misalignments caused by flexure in the associated actuating cables. |
219 |
Hand and foot control system for an off-highway implement |
US822068 |
1992-01-17 |
US5197347A |
1993-03-30 |
John M. Moffitt; Marvin L. Morris; David E. Johnson |
A control system including interfaced hand and foot control assemblies for independently conditioning an off-highway implement by selectively positioning a regulator thereof relative a neutral position. The hand and foot control assemblies utilize a common force transfer mechanism in the form of a push/pull cable for moving and positioning the regulator. The foot control assembly includes a self-centered foot pedal and linkages for arranging the push/pull cable relative to the regulator in a manner inhibiting binding forces from being imparted to the cable. The hand control assembly requires independent movement of a control lever in two different planes to shift the hand control assembly from a neutral condition. Moreover, the hand control assembly is isolated from spring forces acting to self center the foot pedal and thus requires low operator efforts to adjust the position of the regulator. The control system of the present invention further includes a mechanism for governing operation of the regulator. A neutral switch assembly is preferably arranged in combination with the hand control assembly for controlling auxiliary functions on the implement. |
220 |
Power control assembly for vehicle having power tool attachment |
US624856 |
1990-12-10 |
US5120187A |
1992-06-09 |
Murray S. Weber |
An improved power control device including a pair of remote levers having lower ends provided with pivot structure for pivotally attaching the remote levers to the support platform of a power tool attachment. A pair of rigid bars are pivotally coupled to the remote levers and extend rearwardly and are pivotally coupled to the power control levers of the vehicle. Thus, movement of the remote levers by a control operator at the power tool attachment causes corresponding movements of the power control levers of the vehicle so that the vehicle can be controlled by the operator on the power tool attachment. The pivot connections between the bars and the levers and between the remote levers and the platform of the power tool attachment can be quick-release fastener units. |