Patent classifications
F16D2127/04
WALKER SAFETY TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
The present invention provides a safety training device capable of being attached to an existing front-wheeled walker. The safety training device a modified ski unit, a braking mechanism, a brake cable and hose. When improper transfer techniques are utilized by a patient, the modified ski unit engages the brake and cable hose to exert a force to the braking mechanism. The braking mechanism activates a braking member on the wheel of the walker, halting further movement of the patient and walker. Simultaneously, a striking member of the braking mechanism makes contact with the frame of the walker, producing an audible cue, alerting the patient and any healthcare professionals present that improper technique is being used in a transfer.
Brake actuator using fluid bladder or bladders as fluid chambers
A brake actuator has a plurality of actuator housing portions, a parking piston axially displaceable within one of the actuator housing portions, and a service piston axially displaceable independently of the parking piston within another of the actuator housing portions. A brake actuator rod projecting from the other of the actuator housing portions moves outward of that actuator housing portion upon at least one of fluid supply to a first substantially torus-shaped service brake bladder and fluid relief from a second substantially torus-shaped parking brake bladder. The brake actuator rod can be moved inward into the other of the actuator housing portions upon fluid relief from the first substantially torus-shaped service brake bladder, and fluid supply to the second substantially torus-shaped parking brake bladder or both.
Manual unlocking device for parking lock mechanism
A manual unlocking device for a parking lock mechanism includes an operation lever that rotates when the parking lock mechanism is switched from a locked state to an unlocked state. The operation lever is arranged outside an occupant space of a vehicle cabin and is configured that a tool can be coupled to a rotation center thereof from the occupant space. The manual unlocking device for the parking lock mechanism is configured to switch the parking lock mechanism from the locked state to the unlocked state by integral rotation of the operation lever with the tool when the tool, which is coupled to the operation lever, rotates in a state where the tool is arranged on the rotation center of the operation lever.
ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS WITH SAFETY BRAKES THAT INCLUDE IMPULSE SOLENOIDS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS
Electric power tools with safety brakes that include impulse solenoids and methods of operating the electric power tools. The electric power tools include an implement holder configured to hold an implement, which is configured to perform an operation on a workpiece. The electric power tools also include a motor, which is configured to actuate the implement holder to move the implement, and a safety brake. The safety brake includes a brake assembly configured to be transitioned between a disengaged configuration, in which the brake assembly permits motion of the implement, and an engaged configuration, in which the brake assembly resists motion of the implement. The safety brake also includes an actuator assembly configured to selectively provide a motive force to transition the brake assembly from the disengaged configuration to the engaged configuration. The actuator assembly includes an impulse solenoid and solenoid drive circuitry.
Wheel module
A wheel module according to an embodiment includes a wheel, a motor, a shaft, a holding member and a brake. A tire is mounted on the wheel. The motor is arranged on the inner side of the wheel and includes a stator and a rotor. The shaft is fixed to the rotor coaxially with a rotation axis of the rotor and transmits rotation force of the rotor to the wheel. The holding member holds the stator. The brake restricts rotation of the shaft. One end portion of the holding member in the axial direction of the rotation axis of the rotor is fixed to and supported by a support member. The brake is on the opposite side to the wheel with the support member interposed therebetween. The shaft extends to an inner portion of the brake while passing through through-holes formed in the one end portion and the supporting member.
Electric motor with compound planetary gear drive
A reduction drive has an electric motor and an output hub rotatable with respect to a motor housing. A planetary gear reduction assembly is disposed entirely within an internal volume formed by the output hub and includes a first ring gear fixed to and rotating with the output hub, a second ring gear fixed to a portion of the main housing, a sun gear driven by the motor shaft, and gears mounted on a carrier assembly and driven by the sun gear. Each planet gear has a first stage gear driving the first ring gear, and a second stage gear engaged to the second ring gear.
DISC BRAKE WITH A RESET DEVICE AND MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A DISC BRAKE
A disc brake (1) for motor vehicles includes at least two brake pads (25, 26), an application unit (4) with a setting spindle (5) arranged axially in the direction of the brake pads (25, 26), and a resetting device (7) for central adjustment of the setting spindle (5) after reaching a degree of wear of the brake pads (25, 26). The resetting device (7) has a housing (8), a sensor (9), a resetting shaft (10), and an adapter (11) with a decentral output (12). In one example, the adapter (11) has a cover (13) and a chain drive (14) for to transmitting an actuating movement from the decentral output (12) to the resetting shaft (10). FIG. (1)
TRACTION ASSEMBLY, PARTICULARLY FOR TERRESTRIAL TRACTION MACHINES AND THE LIKE
A traction assembly for terrestrial traction machines, which includes at least one gearmotor adapted to be associated with a track or wheel of the terrestrial traction machine, and a parking brake of an electromagnetic type which is associated with the gearmotor, and wherein the parking brake is of a multi-dry-disk type and is interposed between the driving component of the gearmotor and a speed limiter of the gearmotor.
SCISSOR LIFT DESCENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A lift device comprises a base, a retractable lift mechanism, a work platform, a linear actuator, and a descent control mechanism. The base has a plurality of wheels. The retractable lift mechanism has a first end coupled to the base and is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The work platform is configured to support a load. The work platform is coupled to and supported by a second end of the retractable lift mechanism. The linear actuator is configured to selectively move the retractable lift mechanism between the extended position and the retracted position. The linear actuator has an electric motor. The descent control mechanism is configured to reduce a speed at which the retractable lift mechanism is moved from the extended position to the retracted position.
UNLOCKING SYSTEM, BOGIE COMPRISING SUCH A SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD
An unlocking system for at least one brake of a bogie includes an unlocking device configured for being attached to at least one cable connected to the at least one brake, and a support that includes a shaft forming a first axis of rotation. The unlocking device is rotatable with respect to the support about the first axis of rotation between a rest position and at least one unlocking position. The unlocking device is configured for exerting a traction on the at least one cable. The unlocking system can be produced at least partially by additive manufacturing.