A linear extension and retraction mechanism includes a plurality of first pieces shaped like a plate and coupled bendably with one another by first hinge sections, and a plurality of second pieces C-shaped or hollow square-shaped in transverse section. Each of the first hinge sections is made up of a shaft, columnar in shape, and bearing sections for the shaft, the bearing sections being provided on front and rear ends of each of the first pieces. A flange, non-circular in shape, is provided at a rear end of the shaft. A receiving section shaped as a recess and configured to accommodate a shape of the flange is provided in the bearing section at the front or rear end of the first piece. The flange is fitted in the receiving section.

A linear extension and retraction mechanism includes a plurality of first pieces shaped like a plate and coupled bendably with one another by first hinge sections, and a plurality of second pieces C-shaped or hollow square-shaped in transverse section. Each of the first hinge sections is made up of a shaft, columnar in shape, and bearing sections for the shaft, the bearing sections being provided on front and rear ends of each of the first pieces. A flange, non-circular in shape, is provided at a rear end of the shaft. A receiving section shaped as a recess and configured to accommodate a shape of the flange is provided in the bearing section at the front or rear end of the first piece. The flange is fitted in the receiving section.

Novel chain links that are used in combination with essentially identical chain links to form a chain that is useful in flex rake apparati for use in cleaning water streams.

A test system for repeatedly operating the opening/closing of a blind is disclosed. The test system for repeatedly operating the opening/closing of a blind, of the present invention, comprises: an operating device for operating a cord so as to repeatedly adjust the height of a blind; and a control device for controlling the operation of the operating device, wherein the height of the blind is repeatedly adjusted when the movement distance of the cord and a repeated adjustment cycle for the height of the blind are inputted in the control device. According to the present invention, provided is the test system for repeatedly operating the opening/closing of the blind, the system repeatedly simulating the opening/closing motions of the blind so as to evaluate the durability of a clutch and the cord.

A test system for repeatedly operating the opening/closing of a blind is disclosed. The test system for repeatedly operating the opening/closing of a blind, of the present invention, comprises: an operating device for operating a cord so as to repeatedly adjust the height of a blind; and a control device for controlling the operation of the operating device, wherein the height of the blind is repeatedly adjusted when the movement distance of the cord and a repeated adjustment cycle for the height of the blind are inputted in the control device. According to the present invention, provided is the test system for repeatedly operating the opening/closing of the blind, the system repeatedly simulating the opening/closing motions of the blind so as to evaluate the durability of a clutch and the cord.

A plate link chain for a continuously variable transmission in a motor vehicle comprising chain links. The chain links have link plates coupled to one another by pairs of rocker pins and at least two different sprocket pitches. At least one absorption mass is arranged between two pairs of rocker pins in an absorption space within a link plate inner contour.

A plate link chain for a continuously variable transmission in a motor vehicle comprising chain links. The chain links have link plates coupled to one another by pairs of rocker pins and at least two different sprocket pitches. At least one absorption mass is arranged between two pairs of rocker pins in an absorption space within a link plate inner contour.

The invention relates to an actuating device for an approximately horizontal mobile platform that is able to be set in movement in a vertical direction between a high position and a low position, and having a frame supporting the platform, said actuating device having at least one rigid chain actuated by at least one motor secured to the frame, and a guide member for guiding the rigid chain between a position substantially extended in the direction of the ground and a position substantially stowed parallel to the frame.

The subject of the invention is a link for a rigid chain, and a rigid chain obtained by assembly of identical links. Each link has a body that is approximately in the shape of a fork and is provided with a heel connected by a base to two parallel flanges separated by a space intended to receive the heel of an adjacent link, the heel and each flange having an orifice configured to receive a joint rotary pin for articulating a link with respect to an adjacent link.

The subject of the invention is a link for a rigid chain, and a rigid chain obtained by assembly of identical links. Each link has a body that is approximately in the shape of a fork and is provided with a heel connected by a base to two parallel flanges separated by a space intended to receive the heel of an adjacent link, the heel and each flange having an orifice configured to receive a joint rotary pin for articulating a link with respect to an adjacent link.