A seat adjuster, includes a brake acting between fixed and adjustable parts so the adjustable part is blockable in positions on the fixed part and releasable by a release element, an adjustment element acting on the release element, selectively adjusting the adjustable part in two opposite directions, and a locking element automatically engaging and interlockingly locking the adjustable part to the fixed part when the adjustment element is not actuated and automatically disengaging when the adjustment element is actuated, disengagement of the locking element and adjustment of the adjustable part being effected by moving the adjustment element out of neutral position, the locking element having a toothed segment for meshing with a toothed ring coupled to the adjustable part so the locking element is movable in the radial direction of the toothed ring between locking and release positions, in which the locking element meshes with or moves away from the toothed ring.

An adjustable control structure for a flight simulator includes a chair having a support frame and a seat. The adjustable control structure further includes a mounting arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the mounting arm rotatably coupled to the support frame by a first coupling mechanism. The adjustable control structure also includes a mounting platform rotatably coupled to the second end of the mounting arm by a second coupling mechanism. The mounting platform is configured to receive a flight control instrument.

An adjustable control structure for a flight simulator includes a chair having a support frame and a seat. The adjustable control structure further includes a mounting arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the mounting arm rotatably coupled to the support frame by a first coupling mechanism. The adjustable control structure also includes a mounting platform rotatably coupled to the second end of the mounting arm by a second coupling mechanism. The mounting platform is configured to receive a flight control instrument.

An ambidextrous actuating mechanism configured as a mechanical interlock may be adapted to a battery operated light emitting device for mounting forward of the trigger guard of a firearm. The mechanism includes first and second mechanically coupled pivotable switch actuators disposed under and on either side of the barrel of the firearm. Operation of either one of the first and second actuator levers locks the other actuator from pivoting, thereby eliminating ambiguity and overridden operations in the control of the light emitting device. The operating motion of both actuators, either up for ON or down for MOMENTARY, is the same for both actuators. An alternate embodiment provides functionally equivalent electronically interlocked actuators.

An ambidextrous actuating mechanism configured as a mechanical interlock may be adapted to a battery operated light emitting device for mounting forward of the trigger guard of a firearm. The mechanism includes first and second mechanically coupled pivotable switch actuators disposed under and on either side of the barrel of the firearm. Operation of either one of the first and second actuator levers locks the other actuator from pivoting, thereby eliminating ambiguity and overridden operations in the control of the light emitting device. The operating motion of both actuators, either up for ON or down for MOMENTARY, is the same for both actuators. An alternate embodiment provides functionally equivalent electronically interlocked actuators.

A pedal system containing a right foot pedal, a left foot pedal and a motion inverter mechanism. The right foot pedal is moveable from a right foot pedal neutral position to a depressed acceleration position. The left foot pedal is moveable from a left foot pedal neutral position to a depressed braking position. The motion inverter mechanism operatively couples to the right and left foot pedals, for movement of the right foot pedal or the left foot pedal in an opposite direction to a raised position upon depression of the other of the right foot pedal or the left foot pedal. Also disclosed is a method of preventing concurrent depression of the gas and brake pedal. The pedal system disclosed can allow left foot braking and can also prevent concurrent depression of the gas and brake pedals, and hence, avoid stalling an automobile. The pedal system may also be installed with drive by wire type automobiles.

A pedal system containing a right foot pedal, a left foot pedal and a motion inverter mechanism. The right foot pedal is moveable from a right foot pedal neutral position to a depressed acceleration position. The left foot pedal is moveable from a left foot pedal neutral position to a depressed braking position. The motion inverter mechanism operatively couples to the right and left foot pedals, for movement of the right foot pedal or the left foot pedal in an opposite direction to a raised position upon depression of the other of the right foot pedal or the left foot pedal. Also disclosed is a method of preventing concurrent depression of the gas and brake pedal. The pedal system disclosed can allow left foot braking and can also prevent concurrent depression of the gas and brake pedals, and hence, avoid stalling an automobile. The pedal system may also be installed with drive by wire type automobiles.

A locking mechanism for releasably locking a lock bolt against axial movement includes: a locking mechanism for releasably locking a lock bolt against axial movement, and: an elongate member 1 axially moveable relative to a housing and, in use, in moveable engagement with a lock bolt. The mechanism also includes a flap assembly 2 moveable between a first, closed position, located between the elongate member and the housing so as to prevent axial movement of the elongate member towards the housing, and a second, open position allowing the elongate member to move axially towards the housing.

A locking mechanism for releasably locking a lock bolt against axial movement includes: a locking mechanism for releasably locking a lock bolt against axial movement, and: an elongate member 1 axially moveable relative to a housing and, in use, in moveable engagement with a lock bolt. The mechanism also includes a flap assembly 2 moveable between a first, closed position, located between the elongate member and the housing so as to prevent axial movement of the elongate member towards the housing, and a second, open position allowing the elongate member to move axially towards the housing.

A manual control device for a control and operating unit of a lifting work platform, work machine or construction machine has at least one actuating unit which has an actuation element having at least one magnetic position element, and an evaluating unit having at least one magnetic field sensor unit. The evaluating unit is configured to detect a position and/or movement of the actuation element in a plane of movement based on a sensor signal from the magnetic field sensor unit. The actuation element is movable relative to the sensor unit along a further direction of movement perpendicularly to the plane of movement, wherein the evaluating unit is configured to detect a movement of the actuation element along the further direction of movement based on a sensor signal from the magnetic field sensor unit.