Patent classifications
F16H37/12
Selective Motion Transfer Mechanism
A selective motion transfer mechanism acts to transmit rotary motion between a common element and a selected one of multiple channel elements. The common element can be positioned in alignment with any one of the channel elements, and when so aligned, rotation of one of the aligned elements causes rotation of the other.
Actuator integration apparatus and system
An actuator integration apparatus and system provide a means for integrating a digitized control system and remote operation functionality not existing manually operated machinery. At least one actuator unit is mounted to a mounting chassis with at least one mounting clamp to provide access and engagement to at least one lever. The at least one lever is further connected to or otherwise integrated to the control scheme of the external machinery. A power supply is provided to supply operating electrical power, and an external terminal is configured to generate and transmit operable commands to the at least one actuator unit to moderate the position of the at least one lever by extension.
Actuator integration apparatus and system
An actuator integration apparatus and system provide a means for integrating a digitized control system and remote operation functionality not existing manually operated machinery. At least one actuator unit is mounted to a mounting chassis with at least one mounting clamp to provide access and engagement to at least one lever. The at least one lever is further connected to or otherwise integrated to the control scheme of the external machinery. A power supply is provided to supply operating electrical power, and an external terminal is configured to generate and transmit operable commands to the at least one actuator unit to moderate the position of the at least one lever by extension.
MAGNETIC DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF USE
An input cam having a recessed track for establishing a desired dwell time for a plurality of rotatable permanent magnets and an output cam having a recessed track for maximizing the harnessing of linear motion energy and to apply the harnessed energy to a rotary output are provided to improve the efficiency of a magnetic transmission.
Link mechanism, control device and control method thereof
A link mechanism includes a first link connected with a first joint, a first motor driving the first link to rotate, a second link connected with a second joint, a second motor driving the second link to rotate, and a power transmission mechanism. The power transmission mechanism is configured as capable of switching between a connected state with connection with which power of the first motor and the second motor can be transmitted between the first joint and the second joint and a disconnected state in which the connection is removed. In the case where the power transmission mechanism is in the connected state, the first joint and the second joint rotate so that an angular velocity of the first joint and an angular velocity of the second joint are proportional to each other.
Link mechanism, control device and control method thereof
A link mechanism includes a first link connected with a first joint, a first motor driving the first link to rotate, a second link connected with a second joint, a second motor driving the second link to rotate, and a power transmission mechanism. The power transmission mechanism is configured as capable of switching between a connected state with connection with which power of the first motor and the second motor can be transmitted between the first joint and the second joint and a disconnected state in which the connection is removed. In the case where the power transmission mechanism is in the connected state, the first joint and the second joint rotate so that an angular velocity of the first joint and an angular velocity of the second joint are proportional to each other.
Multi-Motion Appliance
A power tool is advantageously configured to provide a rotating motion, an oscillating motion, and a reciprocating motion. The power tool includes at least one motor, which is operable to drive these three different motions at the same time. The power tool includes a rotating member, which is configured to output a rotating motion. The rotating member is configured to attach to and detach from a rotating accessory. The power tool includes an oscillating member, which is configured to output an oscillating motion. The oscillating member is configured to attach to and detach from an oscillating accessory. The power tool includes a pin, which is configured to output a reciprocating motion. The pin is configured to provide the reciprocating motion to a reciprocating accessory. The power tool is configured to provide a connected accessory with the corresponding motion during operation.
Automotive latch with pulley for flexible cable routing
A latch assembly for a closure member is provided. The latch assembly includes a housing and a ratchet pivotally coupled to the housing for selectively retaining a striker to secure the closure member. A cinch lever assembly is coupled to the housing and includes a cinch lever for engaging the ratchet. The cinch lever cinches the striker in the ratchet in response to the cinch lever being actuated by a cable coupled to the cinch lever assembly to move the closure panel from a partially closed position to a fully closed position. A cinch subassembly is operatively coupled to the cinch lever assembly with the cable coupled to the cinch lever assembly. The cinch subassembly is configured to freely move between a plurality of positions relative to the housing to accommodate a plurality of orientations of the cable coupled to the cinch lever assembly.
Automotive latch with pulley for flexible cable routing
A latch assembly for a closure member is provided. The latch assembly includes a housing and a ratchet pivotally coupled to the housing for selectively retaining a striker to secure the closure member. A cinch lever assembly is coupled to the housing and includes a cinch lever for engaging the ratchet. The cinch lever cinches the striker in the ratchet in response to the cinch lever being actuated by a cable coupled to the cinch lever assembly to move the closure panel from a partially closed position to a fully closed position. A cinch subassembly is operatively coupled to the cinch lever assembly with the cable coupled to the cinch lever assembly. The cinch subassembly is configured to freely move between a plurality of positions relative to the housing to accommodate a plurality of orientations of the cable coupled to the cinch lever assembly.
Movable rack assembly for a wood burning grill
A movable rack assembly may include an input shaft, a driven gear, an adjustable rack, an interference plate, and a contact tab. The input shaft may extend along an input axis. The input shaft may include a worm gear segment disposed along the input axis between a first end and a second end. The driven gear may be enmeshed with the worm gear segment, define a maximum outer circumference, and be rotatable about a driven axis nonparallel to the input axis. The interference plate may be fixed to the driven gear. The interference plate may include a radial arm extending past the maximum outer circumference of the driven gear. The contact tab may extend from the input shaft and be axially offset from the worm gear segment in selective engagement with the radial arm at a predefined travel limit of the driven gear to halt rotation at the input shaft.