ПРИВОД ДВЕРИ С ИЗМЕНЯЕМЫМ ВО ВРЕМЯ ДВИЖЕНИЯ ДВЕРИ ПРЕДВАРИТЕЛЬНЫМ НАТЯЖЕНИЕМ ПРУЖИНЫ

... 1. Привод двери с ! моторизованным приводным механизмом, и ! действующей в качестве аккумулятора энергии пружиной (7), которая одним концом опирается на контропору (8), а другим концом - на зубчатую рейку (5), ! при этом моторизованный приводной механизм соединен с контропорой (8) и зубчатой рейкой (5) таким образом, что моторизованный приводной механизм выполнен с возможностью передвигать как контропору (8), так и зубчатую рейку (5) в параллельном продольному протяжению пружины (7) направлении, и тем самым активно изменять предварительное напряжение пружины. ! 2. Привод по п.1, в котором моторизованный приводной механизм имеет по меньшей мере одно зубчатое колесо (2), которое находится в зацеплении с зубчатой рейкой (5). ! 3. Привод двери по п.1 или 2, в котором зубчатое колесо (2) состоит из двух параллельных плоских зубчатых колес (3, 4) и расположенной между ними втулки. ! 4. Привод двери по п.3, в котором втулка имеет изменяющийся в радиусе контур. ! 5. Привод двери по п.2, в котором ...

СИСТЕМА МЕХАНИЗИРОВАННОГО ПОДЪЕМА ЗАДНЕГО ОТКИДНОГО БОРТА МОТОРНОГО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ), МОТОРНОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО И СПОСОБ ПЕРЕМЕЩЕНИЯ ЗАДНЕГО ОТКИДНОГО БОРТА КУЗОВА МОТОРНОГО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Door unit i.e. motor car door unit, has free wheel unit assigned to drive and activatable by motor drive and inserted between motor drive and drive shaft, where motor drive is reversed at short period of time

The unit has a motion transmission elements (2) with a drive shaft (3) attached to a door casement (1). A motor drive (8) for the drive shaft is additionally provided to slip clutches. A free wheel unit (9) is assigned to the drive and activatable by the motor drive. The motor drive is reversed at short period of time. The free wheel unit is inserted between the motor drive and the drive shaft. The free wheel unit is adapted for performing overhauling operation. The slip clutch is equipped with a control spring (5) and a switching spring (6).

Türschließdämpfer

Fensterscheibenantrieb

Elektromechanischer Türöffner

Antrieb für einen Flügel, insbesondere einer Tür oder eines Fensters

Safety valve arrangement

Published without abstract.

Sicherheitseinrichtung für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit wenigstens einer verschließbaren Öffnung des Innenraumes

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Sicherheitseinrichtung für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit wenigstens einer verschließbaren Öffnung des Innenraumes, wobei ein mit einem elektrischen Verstellantrieb angetriebenes Verschlusselement zur Schließung der Öffnung vorgesehen ist. DOLLAR A Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass eine Steuereinheit die für einen Fahrbetrieb sicherheitsrelevanten Daten hinsichtlich eines drohenden Unfallereignisses auswertet und den elektrischen Verstellantrieb so ansteuert, dass in einem Überstrombetrieb des elektrischen Verstellantriebs ein Schnellschließvorgang für das Verschlusselement vor dem Eintritt des Unfallereignisses eingeleitet wird.

Verfahren zur Inbetriebnahme eines Tür- oder Fensterschliessers

Bei einem Verfahren zur Inbetriebnahme eines Tür- oder Fensterschließers, der einen Energiespeicher, eine Dämpfungseinrichtung mit einem als Generator betreibbaren Elektromotor und ein Übertragungselement umfasst, wird der Flügel in einem Einlernprozess wenigstens einmal geöffnet und/oder geschlossen, während des Öffnens und/oder Schließens die Winkelstellung der Motorwelle erfasst, anhand der erfassten Winkelstellung der Motorwelle ein Funktionszusammenhang zwischen der Winkelstellung der Motorwelle und einer Winkelstellung des drehbaren Flügels zumindest über einen Bereich der Öffnungsweite des Flügels bestimmt und der Funktionszusammenhang automatisch einer nachfolgenden Ansteuerung des Elektromotors zur Dämpfung der Schließbewegung des Flügels zugrundegelegt.

Schiebetüranlage

Es wird eine Schiebetüranlage mit mindestens einem motorisch angetriebenen Schiebetürflügel beschrieben. Die Schiebetüranlage weist ein Laufwerk sowie Antriebs- und Steuerungseinrichtungen, nämlich Antriebsmotor, Steuerung und ein über Umlenkrollen geführter, umlaufender Treibriemen, Mitnehmer zur Verbindung von Treibriemen und Flügel, Verriegelung, Bewegungsmelder, usw. auf. Eine oder mehrere der aufgeführten Komponenten können als Moduln ausgebichtungen in einem Aufnahmeraum angeordnet sind, der sich frontseitig an das Laufwerk anschließt, und wobei der Aufnahmeraum und das Laufwerk einen zusammengesetzten im wesentlichen quaderförmigen Körper bilden, dessen Unterkante bis zur Flügeloberkante reicht oder die Flügeloberkante übergreift. Die vertikale Bauhöhe des Aufnahmeraums ist durch den Querschnitt des Antriebsmotors und/oder durch die vertikale Bauhöhe des Laufwerks bestimmt und die horizontale Bautiefe des Aufnahmeraums mindestens zweimal so groß ist wie die vertikale Bauhöhe, wobei ...

Panikschließsystem und -verfahren

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Panikschließsystem und -verfahren für in Kraftfahrzeugen vorgesehene, motorisch betriebene Fensterheber und/oder Schiebehebedächer. Dabei ist es vorgesehen, daß ein Einklemmschutz auch beim Panikschließen in Notsituationen weiter besteht und nur unter spezifischen Voraussetzungen außer Kraft gesetzt werden kann. Dadurch können Verletzungen durch Unwissenheit oder unsachgemäße Bedienung weitgehend ausgeschlossen werden.

Apparatus for actuating a safety device

Door actuator unit

TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE ACTUATORS

... 1376735 Fire-operated doors and windows TELEFLEX Ltd 18 July 1972 [23 July 1971] 34794/71 Heading A5A [Also in Divisions F2 and G1] A temperature sensitive actuator 16 for automaticaly operating a door or window installation 11 in the event of a fire comprises two rotary members 24, 25 (Fig. 3) separated by an energy storage spring 28 and an epicyclic year train, the rotary members 24, 25 and spring 28 being assembled to be rotatable conjointly except in the event of a fire when the rotary members 24, 25 are caused to rotate relative to one another by the action of the spring 28. As shown, the actuator 16 is inserted in a drive cable 10, 17 to a window installation 11 from a manually operable window opening and closing mechanism 12 in such a way as to provide a direct drive between the mechanism 12 and installation 11 except in the event of a fire when the actuator 16 automatically causes the window to close. The cable lengths 10, 17 which each comprise a relatively movable core and casing ...

Smoke release and ventilation window

A smoke release and ventilation window comprises a window frame 12 housing upper and lower window members 10, 11 each slidable in the frame 12 between a normally closed position and an upper position, the upper window member 10 being retained in its upper position by electrical means, preferably an electromagnet 20, the arrangement being such that, on de-energising of the electrical means 20 in response to a smoke detector or heat sensor, the upper window member 10, falls under gravity to its open position, and, consequential upon said fall of the upper window member 10, the lower window member 11 is raised to its open position, thereby providing gaps above and below the window members 10, 11 and through which smoke can escape.

Powered door operator

In a door operator, an arm linked to a swing door is connected to shaft 43 which is rotated by an electric, e.g. DC, motor via worm gear transmission 32, adjustable belt 36 and spur gears 40, 42 to open the door. Shaft pinion 44 slides rack shaft 52 to compress an adjustable door - closing spring. The door arm may be mounted on either end of shaft 43. Motor voltage control is described. The position of the motor alongside belt 36 and above the spring gives a compact operator.

Door closer for the non-fire side of a fire-door safety installation

A floor mounted door actuator unit for swing door

A floor mounted door actuator unit 1 for a swing door 24, comprising: a chassis 7 supported by a floor; a drive spindle 9 rotatably mounted on the chassis, the spindle 9 engaging and supporting a door 24 for rotation of the door about the spindleâ s 9 axis of rotation; an electric motor 16a; a controller 16b for the motor; a first pulley 20 coaxially arranged with and engaged with the spindle; a second pulley 17 connected to the motor; at least one drive belt 18, 19 for connecting the motor 16a to the first pulley 20 so that operation of the motor 16a causes the first pulley to rotate the spindle 9; and a torsion spring 21. Operation of the motor 16a drives door 24 connected to spindle 9 from a first position to a second position against the action of the spring 21 and the spring 21 can return the door 24 to the first position if the motor controller 16b should fail. The torsion spring may be a spiral or helical spring wound around a pulley axis. The unit may have a learning mode, learning ...

Control of sliding closure elements for vehicles

DOOR OPERATING SYSTEM DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A TURNING DOOR

ABSORPTION DEVICE FOR OPENING ELEMENT OF A MILITARY VEHICLE

SWIVELING DOOR DRIVE

DRIVE FOR DOORS, GATES AND FLAPS

SLIDING DOOR PLANT

CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A FIRE PROTECTION CONCLUSION.

TURNING DOOR DRIVE

SLIDING DOOR WITH EMERGENCY OPENING OR EMERGENCY KEY LOCK

Device for the deceleration and temporary holding of automatically closing vehicle sliding doors

PNEUMATIC OPERATING DEVICE

Vented safety cabinet with thermally-actuated damper

A safety cabinet includes an enclosure and at least one door to selectively seal the enclosure. The safety cabinet can be used to store, for example, flammable liquids, flammable waste, corrosives, pesticides, or combustible waste. The safety cabinet incorporates a thermally-actuated damper that includes a body, a valve plate, and a pivot assembly. The valve plate is disposed within the passage of the body such that the valve plate is movable between an open position and a closed position. The pivot assembly includes a biasing system adapted to bias the valve plate to the closed position and a fusible link interconnected between the body and the biasing system to constrain the valve plate from moving from the open position to the closed position. The fusible link is configured to melt at a predetermined temperature to thereby allow the biasing system to move the valve plate to the closed position.

Door positioning system

Operating system utilizing a selectively concealed multi-function wall station transmitter with an auto-close function for a motorized barrier operator

Hinge

A hinge including: a first leaf assembly including a first front leaf component coupled to a first rear leaf component for accommodating therebetween a portion of a first panel having a first cut out, wherein the first leaf assembly further includes a first insert structure located between the first front and rear leaf components, the first insert structure having a body with a plurality of first ear portions, wherein a portion of the body and the plurality of first ear portions are adapted to locate within the first cut-out in a close fitting manner; a second leaf assembly hingedly connected to the first leaf assembly about a hinge axis, said second leaf assembly including a second front leaf component coupled to a second rear leaf component for accommodating therebetween a portion of a second panel having a second cut-out, wherein the second leaf assembly further includes a second insert structure located between the second front and rear leaf components, the second insert structure having ...

Process for operating a revolving door drive

DAMPER OPERATOR

Speed controller for self-closing sliding door

SAFETY CLOSURE

SAFETY CABINET

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC BRAKING A VEHICLE CLOSURE SYSTEM

A system for dynamic braking a vehicle closure including a drive mechanism mounted to the vehicle, the drive mechanism having contacts to receive a drive signal to cause the drive mechanism to move the vehicle closure between an open and a close position in response to the drive signal, the drive mechanism capable of generating a generated drive signal during at least a portion of the vehicle closure from the open to the close position; and a controller having electrical outputs electrically coupled to the electrical contacts of the drive mechanism and electrical inputs to provide the drive signals to the drive mechanism and to receive generated drive signals from the drive mechanism, the controller configured to provide the generated drive signals back to the drive mechanism during operation of the vehicle closure to provide dynamic braking of the vehicle closure from the open to the close position.

SAFETY CABINET LATCHING SYSTEM

A closure mechanism for a cabinet of the type where the closure mechanism is adapted to close off the cabinet front. The closure mechanism includes a pair of rotating doors urged to a closed position, a timer mounted to the interior of the cabinet to time the closing of the doors, and latches to latch the doors in a closed position responsive to the closing of the doors. Links are pivotally mounted to each door, for propping the doors in an open position, the links being fashioned from heat fusible material whereby a selected rise in ambient temperature will fuse the link, thereby releasing the door from its open position and allowing it to close when the timer releases it for rotation to a closed position. The closure mechanism also includes a latch assembly with latching rod that includes an inclined upper end that is spring biased upward to urge the inclined upper end out of an opening in one of the doors into engagement with the top wall of the cabinet by having the upper inclined end ...

COMPACT DOOR CLOSER

An apparatus comprising a baseplate configured to be coupled to an interior side of an inswing door adjacent a pivot edge of the door; a rotatable closing arm with a first end and a second end, the second end coupled to a motor, the motor configured to be engaged in response to receipt of a signal from a remote electronic device; and circuitry electrically coupled between a power supply and the motor, the circuitry configured to wirelessly send and receive information to and from the remote electronic device.

ACTUATOR AND CONTROL FOR POWER DECKLID PULLDOWN

A drive assembly moves a vehicle closure panel from an open to a closed condition. The drive assembly has a housing and a motor mounted on the housing. A drum and gear assembly is rotatably mounted on the housing. The drum and gear assembly has a drum having a helical groove, a gear in driving engagement with the motor, and a spring biasing the drum in a winding direction relative to the gear. The drum and gear have a lost motion connection therebetween. A cable has an end connected to the closure panel and an opposite end connected to the drum about the helical groove in the winding direction. The drum rotates in the winding direction relative to the stationary gear as the closure panel is manually moved from the open to the closed condition with the spring maintaining a cable tension. The drum and gear rotate together in the winding direction upon energizing the motor effecting powered movement of the closure panel to the closed condition. The motor is afterwards energized in an opposite ...

Bei Erhöhung der Raumtemperatur sich selbsttätig auslösende Feststellvorrichtung für Türen, insbesondere Schiebe- und Flügeltüren, Rolladen oder dergleichen.

EINRICHTUNG ZUM HALTEN UND AUTOMATISCHEN SCHLIESSEN MINDESTENS EINER TUER.

Vorrichtung zum Abbremsen und zum vorübergehenden Festhalten von in Führungen beweglichen Teilen

Not-Türöffnungs-Einrichtung

Automatic operating drive for fire door

Automatic operating drive for fire door has eddy current brake incorporated in DC drive motor acting as damping device for door movement ...

Electrohydraulical drive unit.

SAFETY DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING TUEREN, GATES AND WINDOWS.

Sliding door plant.

BOX FOR TAKING UP PASSENGERS.

Sliding door installation with safety opening - has safety hinged support to swing open under pressure

Each part of the sliding door has an inner section (5) and an outer section (2), the latter sliding over the inner section to open the central part of the opening. Both sections are pivot-mounted about vertical axes to open the opening wider, e.g. for emergency exit. The double doors are swung back closed by a sprung return mechanism (43). Microswitches (45) monitor the return swing and activate the sliding action to fully close the doors. Ratchet grips (7, 8) under the fixed frame (10) hold the sliding sections in the sliding position. ADVANTAGE - Full opening for emergency; automatic closing after use, e.g. as smoke trap.

Door drive.

Closing device for a more wings sliding door and screen for a door with a closing device.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schliessvorrichtung für eine mehrflügelige Schiebetür, insbesondere für eine Insektenschutztür, mit mindestens zwei entlang einer ortsfesten Führungsschiene eines Schiebetürrahmens gegeneinander geradlinig bewegbaren Türflügeln (6a, 6b), die jeweils mindestens ein Halteelement (26) aufweisen, zwischen denen ein elastischer Gummizug (30) gespannt und geführt ist, der beim Bewegen eines der Türflügel (6a) in eine Offenposition gespannt ist, und der den Türflügel (6a) selbsttätig in eine Schliessposition zurückbewegt.

Insect door for a building opening.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Insektenschutztür für ein Gebäudeöffnung mit einer Schliessvorrichtung für eine Schiebetür, wobei die Schiebetür (4) mindestens zwei entlang einer ortsfesten Führungsschiene eines Schiebetürrahmens gegeneinander geradlinig bewegbare Türflügel (6a, 6b) aufweist, die jeweils mindestens ein Halteelement (26) aufweisen, zwischen denen ein elastischer Gummizug (30) gespannt und geführt ist, der beim Bewegen eines der Türflügel (6a) in eine Offenposition gespannt ist, und der den Türflügel (6a) selbsttätig in eine Schliessposition zurückbewegt.

PRESTRESSED SPRING HINGE THAT CAN BE REVERSIBLY

DISPOSITIF DE SECURITE POUR PORTE COUPE-FEU

L'INVENTION SE RAPPORTE A UN DISPOSITIF DE SECURITE POUR UNE PORTE COUPE-FEU AYANT UNE FERMETURE AUTOMATIQUE PAR TRANSLATION PARALLELEMENT A UN MUR, LADITE PORTE COUPE-FEU VENANT, PAR SA FERMETURE, OBTURER UN PASSAGE PRATIQUE DANS LEDIT MUR ET MUNI D'UNE PORTE BATTANTE, QUI EST RAMENEE EN POSITION DE FERMETURE PAR AU MOINS UN MOYEN DE RAPPEL. POUR CHAQUE BATTANT A, B DE LADITE PORTE BATTANTE, LA PORTE COUPE-FEU 5 PORTE UN ELEMENT D'ACTIONNEMENT 12, 8A SUSCEPTIBLE DE COOPERER, QUAND LA PORTE COUPE-FEU 5 SE DEPLACE VERS LA ZONE CENTRALE DE LA PORTE BATTANTE, AVEC UN ORGANE DE RETENUE 14, 17, QUI EST DESTINE A BLOQUER EN POSITION D'OUVERTURE LE BATTANT A, B CORRESPONDANT ET QUI EST SOLLICITE VERS CETTE POSITION DE BLOCAGE PAR UN MOYEN ELASTIQUE 20, 21, L'ELEMENT D'ACTIONNEMENT 12, 8A AGISSANT SUR L'ORGANE DE RETENUE 14, 17 POUR LE DEPLACER A L'ENCONTRE DE L'ACTION DU MOYEN ELASTIQUE 20, 21.

Device to momentarily retain elements moving of a guided movement

SYSTEM Of AUTOMATIC DRIVE OF DOOR

WINCH FOR AUTOMATIC MOTION OF A MOVABLE PANEL

Winch for automatically moving a movable panel

Automatic close device and system of fire door

HINGE FOR SELF-CLOSING ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR SELF-CLOSING DOOR

A hinge for a self-closing element, in particular for a self-closing door (1), has tabs (3, 4) secured to the closing element (1) and to associated holding means. The tabs (3, 4) are joined together in an articulated manner by a linking pin (6). At least one permanent magnet (7, 12) is arranged on each tab (3, 4). The permanent magnets of both tabs have approximately the same shape and are arranged on the linking pin next to each other. The permanent magnets are in register and when the closing element is closed, the axes of the permanent magnet are parallel and their like poles face away from each other.

TEMPERATURE-ACTUATED OVERHEAD DOOR

Electro-mechanical pivot wing drive for pivoting wings of doors or the like

The electro-mechanical drive includes an electric motor, a transmission and a restoring spring. To improve the capacity to close the door, particularly in the event of a power failure, a large coil spring used as the restoring spring surrounds the electric motor and transmission. The electric motor is short circuited when not powered in order to create a generator effect with consequent damping during movement of the door.

Vehicle body with powered lift type tailgate

A passenger van tailgate hinged for swinging movement about a horizontal axis at its upper edge is forced upward to open by a pair of spring devices under the control of a powered actuator operating through cables. The actuator is mounted on the tailgate and includes an electric motor drivingly connected by a worm shaft and worm gear and additional reduction gearing to a pulley on which the cables are wound. The cables are secured at one end to the vehicle structure, extend along side the respective spring devices, and are wound at their other end in the same direction on the pulley. The tailgate is opened by operating the actuator motor to unwind the cables and allow the spring devices to open the tailgate at a rate determined by the speed of the motor. The tailgate is closed by operating the actuator motor in reverse to rewind the cables and compress the spring devices. A clutch maintains a drive connection between the worm gear and pulley to effect normal tailgate operation and is adapted ...

Device for automatically closing windows

A device for automatically closing windows with vertically sliding sashes in the case of fire comprises at least one spring compensator (9) removably engaged with a lateral upright (3) of the cased frame (2) of the window and having its extractable core (14) connected to the sliding sash (1), a cord (15) fixed at one end to said compensator (9), fixed at its other end to said cased frame (2) and passing about an idler pulley (16) fixed to said cased frame (2) in a position above the two ends of said cord (15) in such a manner as to keep it under tension and ensure that said compensator (9) remains engaged with said cased frame (2), and a thermosensitive element (17) interposed along said cord (15) and acting to break its continuity if the predetermined temperature is exceeded.

ANTI-PINCH LOGIC FOR DOOR OPENING ACTUATOR

A vehicle door system includes a vehicle door and electrically-powered linear and rotary actuators. The vehicle door system also includes a pinch sensor. Upon receiving an open door command, a controller actuates the linear actuator and then actuates the rotary actuator to open the door. The controller also actuates the linear actuator to prevent closing of the door if the pinch-sensor detects an object in a door opening. The controller actuates the rotary actuator to close the door upon receiving a close door command. 1. A vehicle door system , comprising:a vehicle structure having a door opening:a door having a front edge portion that is rotatably mounted to the vehicle structure by a hinge assembly to close off the door opening when the door is in a closed position, the door including a rear edge portion that is opposite the front edge portion;an anti-pinch sensor that is configured to detect a user's hand when a user's hand is positioned adjacent the door opening alone, adjacent an edge of the door alone, or adjacent the door opening and an edge of the door taken together;an electrically-powered rotary door actuator that is configured to rotate the door about the hinge assembly, wherein the electrically-powered rotary door actuator can be actuated to partially open the door by shifting the door from a closed position to a partially open position to form a gap between the rear edge portion of the door and the vehicle structure such that a user can grasp the rear edge portion and pull the door to a fully open position, and wherein the electrically-powered rotary door actuator can be actuated to rotate the door from the fully open position towards the closed position;a controller configured to: 1) cause the electrically-powered rotary door actuator to generate a force tending to prevent the door from closing if the anti-pinch sensor detects the user's hand; and 2) actuate the electrically-powered rotary door actuator to rotate the door from the fully open position ...

COMBINED DOOR AND AUTOMATIC CLOSING MEANS THEREFOR.

Automatic door operator and method of operating automatic door operator

Present invention relates to an automatic door operator 10 and method of operating said automatic door operator 10. The automatic door operator 10 is arranged to operate the movable door member D1, said automatic door operator 10 comprising a drive unit 24 for moving the movable door member D1 between a closed position and an open position, a controller 32 configured to control said drive unit 24 and a sensor S1 operatively connected to said controller 32. The sensor is configured to monitor the operation of the movable door member D1 and transfer sensor data to said controller 32.

Drive for a wing, especially of a door or a window

Anti-trap system

A method of making arrangements for controlling the closing movement of a sliding door

A speed control device (10) for controlling the closing movement of a sliding door (28) may be used in at least two of the following and in several other manners, whereby production costs and storage expenses may be substantially reduced: (a) connecting or engaging one end part of a wire of a wire and pulley drive to the door (28), passing the wire (33) around a guide pulley arranged at the side of the door opening opposite to the door in its open position, stationarily fastening an other end part of the wire, and suspending the speed control device (10) in a wire loop formed between the guide pulley and said other end of the wire, whereby the control device forms at least part of a biasing weight (35), (b) fastening the frame of the speed control device (10) stationarily at one side of the door opening opposite to the door in its open position and connecting or engaging one end part of the wire (33) to the door (28) and another end part to a weight (35) for biasing the door towards its ...

PNEUMATIC DEVICE AND SYSTEM

A pneumatic device (10) comprises a piston (12) moveable along a cylinder (10). The piston has opposite ends (18, 26) defining a space (30) therebetween. The space is divided into two chambers (30a, 30b) by a housing (40) fixed relative to the cylinder and having a fluid flow control passageway (42) therethrough. The space (30) is filled with fluid, such as oil. The piston (12) is arranged such that movement thereof against a spring (16) causes the fluid to be displaced from one chamber (30a) of the space (30) to the other chamber (30b) through the passageway (42). The spring (16) is arranged to apply a return force to the piston (12) and the rate of return of the piston (12) is controlled by the return flow of fluid through the passageway (42). A pneumatic system (100) includes a device (10) connected between first and second members (58, 58a) of a building, such as a door and door frame. The pneumatic system comprises a source of compressed gas (C) for operating the device (10) to enable ...

Drive for rotary panel door has closer and drive sections that interact with driven shaft held in second holder and are arranged adjacent to each other in longitudinal direction and extending in extension direction of driven shaft

The drive (1) has a housing with a lower part and a cover, whereby the lower housing part has two holders (14,15), the first for receiving parts of a closer section (30) and the other for receiving parts of a drive section (40). The closer section and the drive section interact with a driven shaft (2) held in the second holder and are arranged adjacent to each other in a longitudinal direction and extending in the extension direction of the driven shaft. An independent claim is also included for an insert housing with a rotary panel drive.

TUERFESTSTELLER MIT GESTEUERTER AUSLOESUNG DER SCHLIESSBEWEGUNG

MOTORISIERTES ANTRIEBSSYSTEM, VERWENDUNG DES ANTRIEBSSYSTEMS ZUR BETÄTIGUNG EINER TÜR, HERSTELLUNGSVERFAHREN FÜR EIN ANTRIEBSSYSTEM

Die Erfindung betrifft ein motorisiertes Antriebssystem (100), insbesondere zur Betätigung einer Tür, umfassend zumindest eine Getriebebaugruppe (220) mit einer Spindelachse (SA) und einer Antriebsachse (AA), wobei die Getriebebaugruppe (220) zur Übersetzung einer Rotationsbewegung um die Antriebsachse (AA) in eine Rotationsbewegung um die Spindelachse (SA) ausgelegt ist; zumindest eine Spindelbaugruppe (110) mit einer um eine Spindelachse (SA) drehbaren Gewindespindel, wobei die Gewindespindel mit einem um die Spindelachse (SA) rotierbaren Teil der Getriebebaugruppe (220) mechanisch gekoppelt ist, und zumindest eine Antriebsbaugruppe (200) zum Antrieb der Gewindespindel mit einer Antriebswelle (201), wobei die Antriebswelle (201) mit einem um die Antriebsachse (AA) rotierbaren Teil der Getriebebaugruppe (220) mechanisch gekoppelt ist. Die Spindelachse (SA) und die Antriebsachse (AA) sind nicht koaxial angeordnet, und die Antriebsbaugruppe (200) ist seitlich von der Spindelachse (SA) angeordnet.Die ...

Vorrichtung zum Öffnen und Schließen von Fenstern eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Self contained release for fire door has a permanent magnet grip with battery powered sliding release powered by an electromagnet

A self contained release system for a fire door has a housing incorporating a permanent magnetic grip to hold the door in the open setting. An integral smoke detector activates an electromagnet which slides the permanent magnet into a release setting and thereby frees the door. The smoke detector and release electromagnet are battery powered.

Mit einer Toröffnung versehenes mobiles Gehäuse

FUNKTIONSLOGIK ZUR ERSTELLUNG VON STEUERUNGEN ZUR EINHALTUNG WICHTIGER FAHR- UND STEUERFUNKTIONEN VON FEUERSCHUTZABSCHLUSS UND TRANSPORTANLAGE IM BEREICH DER DURCHFAHRT VON TRANSPORGUT DURCH DIE BRANDABSCHNITTTRENNUNG

Türscharnier

Es wird ein Türscharnier offenbart, das mit Folgendem versehen ist: einem ersten Halteelement, das an einer Tür zu befestigen ist und über einen rotierenden zylindrischen Teil verfügt; einem zweiten Halteelement, das an einem Türrahmen zu befestigen ist und über ein Paar fester zylindrischer Teile verfügt, die vertikal mit den beiden Enden des rotierenden zylindrischen Teils des ersten Haltelements ausgerichtet sind; einer Türscharniereinrichtung, die eine Torsionskraft auf die Tür ausübt, um sie in einer Schließstellung zu halten, wobei die Torsionskraft beim Öffnen der Tür zunimnmt, und zum automatischen Zurückstellen der Tür in die Schließposition, wenn eine von außen auf die Tür ausgeübte Kraft weggenommen wird; und einer Türoffenhalteeinrichtung zum Offenhalten der Tür, nachdem sie in eine offene Stellung gebracht wurde.

Device for the braking of objects

A device serving for the breaking of objects, especially for generating a uniform movement of objects moving at a non-uniform speed, is proposed. For this, the device comprises a braking device (16), in which the movement of the object (10) is converted by means of a pinion (14) into a rotational movement transmitted to an eddy-current device (24). The eddy-current device (24) consists of a stationary permanent magnet (25) and of a rotor (23). With an increasing rotational speed of the motor (23), the eddy-current device (24) generates a load moment which brakes the pinion (14). A uniform rotational movement of the pinion (14) can thereby be generated. ...

Schließvorrichtung für eine mehrflügelige Schiebetür und Insektenschutztür

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schließvorrichtung (32) für eine mehrflügelige Schiebetür (4), insbesondere für eine Insektenschutztür (2), mit mindestens zwei entlang einer ortsfesten Führungsschiene (14) eines Schiebetürrahmens (8) gegeneinander geradlinig bewegbaren Türflügeln (6a, 6b), die jeweils mindestens ein Halteelement (26) aufweisen, zwischen denen ein elastischer Gummizug (30) gespannt und geführt ist, der beim Bewegen eines der Türflügel (6a) in eine Offenposition gespannt ist, und der den Türflügel (6a) selbsttätig in eine Schließposition zurückbewegt.

Door closer

A door closer comprises a housing 11 with a spindle 10 which rotates in response to the door being moved between open and closed positions. A piston 12 is disposed for movement in the axial direction. A biasing member such as a spring 13 biases the piston and spindle to a first position. A cam associated with the piston converts rotational movement of the piston into axial movement; the cam may be a helical groove 30 which engages with ball bearing 31 located in the housing; a hydraulic damper may be provided and a one-way seal included between the piston and housing. In an alternative arrangement a door closer comprising two cams is provided wherein a second cam 28 may function to provide a stable position, e.g. when the door is closed. In an alternative arrangement the housing is of plastic and at least a portion of the housing in which the piston runs is received in a metal sleeve 34. In another arrangement the housing is plastic and moulded around at least one metal liner that defines ...

Hydraulic hinge device

Power pivot door comprising stay failure detection routine

An automotive door is powered by an electric motor through an electromagnetic clutch. A control device of the door has a control unit configured to carry out a routine which comprises de-energizing an electric motor and disengaging the clutch when the door is lifted up to a full-open position; detecting a moved distance by which the door moves down from the full-open position within a first predetermined time (t1) from the time at which the clutch is disengaged; engaging the clutch when the detected moved distance is equal to or greater than a first predetermined distance (L1); disengaging the clutch again when a second predetermined time (t2) passes from the time at which the clutch is engaged; repeating the process for engaging and disengaging the clutch while following the routine; and judging that the holder fails to operate when the frequency of the engaged condition of the clutch indicates a predetermined frequency. The system may be used to check that a gas stay is functioning correctly ...

Storage device cover

Door closer

SECTIONAL FIRE DOOR ASSEMBLY

... 1280736 Fire door assembly OVERHEAD DOOR CORP 26 Aug 1970 [18 Sept 1969] 41134/70 Heading A5A A fire door assembly mountable in an opening in wall 18 comprises door 10 in horizontally hinged sections 12, mounted for movement between an upright closed position and a horizontal opened position by means of guide tracks 33, 34 on upright side seals or door braces 16, 17, spring-biased counterbalance 61 mountable on wall 18 and connected to the foot of the door, and a fusible link connected to the balance and operable to release the spring tension and allow the door to fall under gravity to its closed position. In Figs. 1, 2 and 5, braces 16, 17 are mounted on wall 18 near to but spaced from opening 19, each comprising angle members 22, 23 bolted to form an S-shape cross section. Flange 29 of angle 23 defines channel 32 into which one edge of door 10 is received, to engage with edge 28 of a strip 24 which is bolted between wall 18 and flange 26 of angle 22. Guide tracks 33, 34 mounted on braces ...

Apparatus for controlling the movement of a closure

Door closer

A concealed door closer comprising an elongate housing 4 for mounting within a door or frame includes an elongate element/cylinder 18 movable to an extended position and biased toward a retracted position, e.g. by a spring 36. A tension link 56 couples the cylinder 18 to an anchor mounted the other of the door or frame. A latch (104) is movable between a latch position engaging and retaining the cylinder 18 in the extended position compressing the spring and an unlatch position in which the spring is free to bias the cylinder to close the door. The latch member is released by an electric actuator such as a solenoid to move the latch to the unlatch position for example upon loss of power or signal from a fire-alarm. The latch may inlcude a pivotal arm (104) engaging a protrusion 26 on the rear of the cylinder 18. The latch may automatically engage the cylinder upon opening the door beyond a certain angle. The latch mechanism may be mounted on a sliding bracket allowing the door to operate ...

Automatic door opener

A door opener for opening a door having an external surface comprises a screw mounted for rotary motion and a carriage mounted on the screw such that rotation of the screw causes motion of the carriage along the screw. A motor rotates the screw. An actuator arm has a first end and a second end, where the actuator arm is operatively connected to the carriage such that movement of the carriage causes the actuator arm to move between a retracted position where the door is closed and an extended position where the door is open. The first end of the actuator arm is in contact with but not connected to the external surface of the door such that the first end of the actuator arm rides over the external surface of the door.

Top-hinged door structure

At a back door structure, a back door, that is rotatably supported at a rear roof header via a pair of door hinges, rotates around hinge shafts and opens and closes a rear opening portion. The back door is held in a fully open posture that opens the rear opening portion, by a single damper that is provided only at a right side with respect to the rear opening portion. In the back door structure a fit posture of the back door is corrected due to a vertical position of a mounting surface of the door hinge at the right side being set at an upper side with respect to a mounting surface of the door hinge at a left side in a state of not supporting the back door.

Slide assist device

A slide assist device includes a draw-in unit including a case attached to one of a main body or a mobile body, a slider slideably placed on the case, a latch supported in the slider and switchable between a standby position locked in a corresponding portion of the case and a draw-in position releasing the locking, and an urging device; and an actuating member attached to the other of the main body or the mobile body, switching the latch from the standby position to the draw-in position, or from the draw-in position to the standby position. By switching the latch from the standby position to the draw-in position, an urging force moves the mobile body from a first position to a second position through the actuating member. At least one of either the slider or the case is disposed in a mutually opposed portion, and protrudes toward a mating side.

Sliding door arrangement

The present disclosure relates to a sliding door arrangement with an attenuation and retraction device facilitating soft-closing of a sliding door. The arrangement includes an attenuation and retraction device, which may be placed in the extension of a rail guiding and retaining the door, and a pin that extends from the door and interacts with the attenuation and retraction device. The pin may optionally be locked in a retracted position during mounting of the door in order to protect the pin from damage resulting from excessive side forces.

Semi-auto closing apparatus and refrigerator having the same

A refrigerator which improves the structure of an auto closing apparatus, increases the sealing ability of a door, and omits mounting of a separate spring. The refrigerator includes at least one door opening and closing at least one storage chamber provided in a main body, at least one upper hinge module including a body part and an extension part rotatably coupled to the at least one door, at least one lower hinge module, a door cap installed on an upper portion of the at least one door and including a hinge receiving part, an auto close lever coupled to the door cap and has elasticity to transmit elastic force to the door, and a cam member including a cam surface contacting the auto close lever so that the auto close lever accumulates elastic force and then transmits the elastic force to the door when the door is closed.

ELECTRONIC HANDLE FOR A VEHICLE DOOR AND VEHICLE DOOR

An electronic handle for a vehicle door includes a bracket, a grip movably mounted on the bracket between a first position and a second position, the grip configured to move from the first position to the second position when a pulling force is applied on the grip by a user, a magnetic retainer configured to hold the grip in the first position, an electronic system configured to electronically cooperate with a latch for opening the vehicle door when activated in a first configuration corresponding to a normal use, and a back-up system configured to cooperate with the latch for opening the vehicle door when activated in a second configuration corresponding to an emergency or a lack of electrical power. The electronic system is configured to activate in response to a detection of a pulling force applied on the grip that is lower than a predetermined force. 1. An electronic handle for a vehicle door , the electronic handle comprising:a bracket;a grip movably mounted on the bracket between a first position and a second position, the grip configured to move from the first position to the second position when a pulling force is applied on the grip by a user;a magnetic retainer configured to hold the grip in the first position;an electronic system configured to electronically cooperate with a latch for opening the vehicle door when activated in a first configuration corresponding to a normal use; anda back-up system configured to cooperate with the latch for opening the vehicle door when activated in a second configuration corresponding to an emergency or a lack of electrical power,wherein the electronic system is configured to activate in response to a detection of the pulling force applied on the grip that is lower than a predetermined force, andwherein the magnetic retainer is configured to hold the grip in the first position if the pulling force applied on the grip that is lower than the predetermined force and to release the grip and allow a movement from the first ...

OPENING APPARATUS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK

An opening apparatus for a motor vehicle door element, having an electric drive and an actuating means, wherein the actuating means can be displaced by means of the drive and a gear mechanism arranged between the actuating means and the drive, such that a movement of the door element can be made possible, and a sensor for detecting the door movement, wherein at least one gear mechanism component is pivotably received in the opening apparatus, and the pivoting movement of the gear mechanism component can be detected by means of the sensor. 1. An opening apparatus for a motor vehicle door element , the opening apparatus comprising:an electric drive; andan actuator, wherein the actuator is configured to be displaced by the electric drive and a gear mechanism arranged between the actuator and the electric drive, such that a movement of the door element is ensured; anda sensor for detecting movement of the motor vehicle door element, wherein the gear mechanism includes at least one gear mechanism component pivotably accommodated in the opening apparatus, and wherein pivoting movement of the gear mechanism component is detected by the sensor.2. The opening apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a force measuring device is accommodated in the opening apparatus such a that a movement of a gear mechanism carrier is detected.3. The opening apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein angles less than 5° are detectable by means of the force measuring device.4. The opening apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the gear mechanism has at least two gear stages.5. The opening apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein a first gear stage is accommodated in a stationary manner in the gear mechanism carrier claim 2 , wherein the first gear stage interacts with the electric drive.6. The opening apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein a second gear stage is accommodated in the gear mechanism carrier so as to be pivotable about an axis of the first gear stage.7. The opening apparatus ...

OPENING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR ELEMENT

An opening device for a motor vehicle door element having an electric drive and an actuating means, wherein the actuating means is adjustable by means of the drive and a gear mechanism arranged between the actuating means and the drive, with the result that a movement of the door element can be made possible, and a sensor for detecting a force on the opening device, wherein the door element can be held by way of the actuating means. 1. An opening device for a motor vehicle door element , the opening device comprising:an electric drive;an actuator that is adjustable by the electric drive and a gear mechanism arranged between the actuator and the electric drive, whereby a movement of the door element is possible; anda sensor, wherein the motor vehicle door element is held by the actuator.2. The opening device according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator has a lock.3. The opening device according to claim 2 , wherein the lock is connected to a body of a motor vehicle in a form-fitting manner.4. The opening device according to claim 3 , wherein the lock is releasably brought into engagement with the body.5. The opening device according to claim 2 , wherein the lock is electrically controllable by an electromotive drive.6. The opening device according to claim 5 , wherein the lock has a locking slide which is configured to be displaced by the electromotive drive.7. The opening device according to claim 6 , wherein the lock includes a locking lever that is pivotable by the locking slide.8. The opening device according to claim 2 , wherein the lock is integrated into the actuator.9. The opening device according to claim 6 , wherein the lock includes a locking lever that is brought into engagement with a locking contour.10. The opening device according to claim 2 , wherein the lock has an emergency operation so that the lock is unlocked manually.11. The opening device according to claim 10 , wherein the emergency operation is formed from a shaft contour on a locking slide.12 ...

VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENT

A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a base comprising a compartment and a cover/door assembly moveable between a closed position and an open position through an intermediate/transition position with a force provided by a vehicle occupant. The component may comprise a mechanism configured to facilitate movement of the cover from the open position toward the intermediate position and from the intermediate position into a fully open position. The mechanism may be configured (e.g. designed, tuned, etc.) to provide a braking/restraining/resisting force and/or an assist/lifting/pulling/pushing force to facilitate movement of the cover in a track/guide between open/closed positions through the intermediate position so that operation is within a desired range of force/effort for the occupant. The base and/or door assembly may comprise the mechanism; the mechanism may comprise at least one spring. 1. A component for a vehicle interior comprising:a base comprising a compartment; anda cover configured to move relative to the base in a closing direction from an open position to expose the compartment to a closed position to cover the compartment through an intermediate position;wherein at least one of the cover or the base comprises a mechanism configured to bias the cover toward the intermediate position when the cover is in the open position;wherein the mechanism is configured to push the cover in the closing direction.2. The component of wherein the mechanism comprises a spring mechanism.3. The component of wherein the spring mechanism comprises a coil spring.4. The component of wherein the cover comprises a front edge and a rear edge; wherein the mechanism is configured to push the rear edge of the cover in the closing direction.5. The component of wherein the cover is configured to separate from the mechanism as the cover moves from the intermediate position toward the closed position.6. The component of wherein the cover comprises a ...

A dampened hinge assembly

A dampened hinge assembly has a male leaf and a female leaf. The female leaf has spaced apart first and second end barrels coaxially rotating with respect to a central barrel of the male leaf therebetween. An axial shaft is fixed to the second end barrel of the female leaf at a proximal end of the axial shaft. The axial shaft has a distal helicoidally threaded spindle. A compression gear having a helicoidally threaded bore matching the helicoidal thread of the spindle displaces towards the first end barrel when the leaves move into alignment and towards the second end barrel when the leaves move out of alignment. The dampened hinge assembly may be reconfigured to provide soft closure, end-of-range soft closure and/or backcheck damping.

Auto-closing device for a sliding door

An auto-closing device has a base, a cylinder, a slider, a spring and an adjusting device. The adjusting device is connected to an end of the spring opposite to the slider and has an adjusting frame and an adjusting bolt. The adjusting frame has a first end connected securely to the spring and a second end provided with a threaded hole. The adjusting bolt is mounted rotatably on the base and is screwed into the threaded hole in the adjusting frame. Accordingly, when the adjusting bolt is rotated, the adjusting frame is moved relative to the body so that the pulling force provided by the spring is adjusted to fit with different door panels with different weights.

HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH SLOW CLOSE AND OPTIONAL SLOW OPEN CHARACTERISTICS

An appliance hinge assembly includes an arm to mate with a receiver. A door mounting lever is adapted to be connected to an appliance door, and the lever includes an inner end pivotally connected to the arm. The lever pivots relative to the arm between a first position and a second position, through an intermediate position. A slide link is located adjacent the lever. The slide link inner end is pivotally connected to the arm at a location that is offset from the main pivot axis such that pivoting movement of the lever results in movement of the slide link relative to the lever. A biasing system includes a spring that urges the lever toward the first position. A damper system includes a damper that damps movement of the lever. Alternatively, the arm connects to the appliance door and the lever connects to the appliance body. 1. A hinge assembly for an associated appliance door , said hinge assembly comprising:an arm;a lever comprising an inner end pivotally connected to the arm and an outer end spaced from said inner end, said lever and arm adapted to pivot relative to each other about a main pivot axis between a first position that corresponds to a closed position of the associated appliance door and a second position that corresponds to an opened position of the associated appliance door, wherein said lever and arm pivot relative to each other through in intermediate position located between the first and second positions when the lever and arm pivot between the first and second positions;a slide link located adjacent the lever and comprising a slide link inner end and a slide link outer end spaced from said slide link inner end, said slide link inner end pivotally connected to the arm at a location that is offset from said main pivot axis such that relative pivoting movement between said lever and said arm about said main pivot axis results in movement of the slide link relative to the lever;a biasing system for urging the arm and lever toward said first position ...

CAB FOR WORK MACHINE AND WORK MACHINE

Provided are a cab for a work machine and a work machine capable of preventing a door from opening against an operator's intention. The cab includes a cab body, a door, and a gas spring. The cab body is formed with a doorway. The door is rotatably supported on the cab body. The door opens and closes the doorway. The gas spring biases the door in the closing direction. 1: A cab for a work machine , the cab comprising:a cab body which is formed with a doorway;a door which is rotatably supported on the cab body so as to open and close the doorway; anda biasing member which biases the door in a closing direction.2: The cab for a work machine according to claim 1 , further comprising an actuator that generates a driving force to move the closed door in an opening direction.3: The cab for a work machine according to claim 2 , whereinthe biasing member biases the door in the closing direction when a rotation angle of the door relative to the cab body is in a first angle range which includes a fully closed state, and biases the door in the opening direction when the rotation angle is in a second angle range which includes a fully open state and is larger than the first angle range.4: The work machine cab according to claim 3 , whereinthe actuator further generates a driving force to move the opened door in the closing direction.5: The cab for a work machine according to claim 4 , further comprising a power transmission device that transmits the driving force generated by the actuator to the door claim 4 ,the power transmission device includes a play member, andthe play member provides a play that prevents the driving force generated by the actuator from being transmitted to the door.6: The cab for a work machine according to claim 5 , whereinwhile the door is being moved in the closing direction, the play member transmits the driving force generated by the actuator to the door if the rotation angle is in the second angle range, and prevents the drive force generated by the ...

VEHICLE SIDE DOOR OPENING/CLOSING DEVICE

A vehicle side door opening/closing device includes a motor, a gear case to which the motor is fixed and which is fixed to a side door, a speed reducer built in the gear case, an output gear provided to the speed reducer, a rack of which an end portion is pivotably supported to a vehicle body and which is provided with a rack gear, and an engagement holding unit connected with the gear case and movably supporting the rack while constantly keeping an engagement allowance between the rack and the output gear. The side door is moved in an opening direction by pushing the rack and in a closing direction by pulling the rack respectively following the rotation of the output gear. The engagement holding unit rotates around a rotation center of the output gear by a swing of the rack following the opening/closing operation of the side door. 1. A vehicle side door opening/closing device for operating to open and close a side door pivotably supported to a vehicle body by a door hinge , comprising:a motor provided in the side door,a gear case to which the motor is fixed and which is directly or indirectly fixed to the side door,a speed reducer built in the gear case and reducing rotation of a rotating shaft of the motor,an output gear provided to an output part of the speed reducer,a rack of which an end portion is pivotably supported to the vehicle body and another end portion is inserted into the side door, and which is provided with a rack gear along an edge portion of the rack to engage with the output gear, andan engagement holding unit connected with the gear case and movably supporting the rack in a longitudinal direction while constantly keeping an engagement allowance between the rack and the output gear,wherein the side door is moved in an opening direction by pushing the rack in the longitudinal direction following the rotation of the output gear and the side door is moved in a closing direction by pulling the rack in the longitudinal direction following the rotation ...

MOTORIZED HINGE

A hinge () for connecting a door to a household appliance compartment is described, comprising a fastening bracket () adapted to be fastened to the compartment of said household appliance, a movable support () to rotatably constrain said door to said fastening bracket (), an activating arm () coupled to said fastening bracket (), movement means () adapted to move said activating arm (), said activating arm () comprising a first end portion () adapted to be constrained to said door, and a second end portion () fitted to be coupled to said movement means () to move said activating arm () between an open position (P) of the door and a closed position (P) of the door, said movement means () comprising an electric motor () and reversible connecting means () to couple and decouple selectively said electric motor () and said second end portion (), said hinge () being configured so that when said electric motor () is coupled to said second end portion (), the electric motor () causes the movement of the activating arm (), whereas when said electric motor () is decoupled from said second end portion (), the movement of the first end portion () occurs independently of the electric motor () to allow a user to freely move the door. 11. Hinge () for connecting a door to a household appliance compartment , comprising{'b': '2', 'a fastening bracket () adapted to be fastened to the compartment of said household appliance,'}{'b': 3', '2, 'a movable support () to rotatably constrain said door to said fastening bracket () around a rotation axis (R-R),'}{'b': 5', '2, 'an activating arm () coupled to said fastening bracket (),'}{'b': 6', '5, 'movement means () adapted to move said activating arm (),'}{'b': 7', '2', '5, 'elastic countering means () functionally interposed between said fastening bracket () and said activating arm (),'}{'b': 5', '5', '3', '5', '6', '5', '2', '1, 'i': a', 'b, 'said activating arm () comprising a first portion () adapted to be constrained to said movable ...

COMPACT DOOR CLOSER

An apparatus comprising a baseplate configured to be coupled to an interior side of an inswing door adjacent a pivot edge of the door; a rotatable closing arm with a first end and a second end, the second end coupled to a motor, the motor configured to be engaged in response to receipt of a signal from a remote electronic device; and circuitry electrically coupled between a power supply and the motor, the circuitry configured to wirelessly send and receive information to and from the remote electronic device. 1. An apparatus comprising:a baseplate configured to be coupled to an interior side of an inswing door adjacent a pivot edge of the door;a rotatable closing arm with a first end and a second end, the second end coupled to a motor, the motor configured to be engaged in response to receipt of a signal from a remote electronic device; andcircuitry electrically coupled between a power supply and the motor, the circuitry configured to wirelessly send and receive information to and from the remote electronic device.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein in response to receipt of the signal from the remote electronic device claim 1 , the motor is configured to rotate the closing arm to contact an adjacent surface separate from the door.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the closing arm is configured to exert a closing force on the adjacent surface that repositions the door.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the motor is configured to transmit a rotational force through the closing arm to exert the closing force on the adjacent surface claim 3 , and the closing force repositions the door to a closed position.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the adjacent surface is generally parallel to a plane extending through a door frame the door is coupled to.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the adjacent surface is generally normal to a plane extending through a door frame the door is coupled to.7. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the adjacent surface is a door ...

Door Hinge

A door hinge assembly includes: a door frame defining a frame opening and a jamb at one side of the frame opening, the jamb including two frame corners protruding into the frame opening and a jamb brace connecting the two frame corners across the frame opening, the jamb brace defining two spaced-apart hinge holes therethrough; a door movable to selectively provide access through the frame opening, and an elastic cord connecting the door to the door frame, the cord extending sequentially through a first of the two hinge passages, through a first of two passage openings at the jamb edge, through a first of the two hinge holes, across the jamb brace, through a second of the two hinge holes, through a second of the two passage openings at the jamb edge, and through the second of the two hinge passages. 111.-. (canceled)12. A door hinge assembly , comprising:a door frame defining a frame opening and a jamb at one side of the frame opening, the jamb including a jamb brace extending across the frame opening, the jamb brace defining two spaced-apart hinge holes therethrough;a door movable to selectively provide access through the frame opening, the door comprising two broad side surfaces connected by door edges including a jamb edge, the door defining:two hinge passages, each hinge passage extending from a respective passage opening at the jamb edge to a respective passage opening at one of the broad side surfaces of the door; andan elastic cord connecting the door to the door frame and extending through the hinge passages. This application is a continuation application of and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to U.S. application Ser. No. 16/399,810, filed on Apr. 30, 2019, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.This invention generally relates to door hinge assemblies, and more particularly to hinges for doors intended to be opened by young children, such as on toys.Doors and door hinge assemblies are often found in many childhood toys and ...

VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENT

A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a base and a door moveable along a track between open and closed positions. The door may move in a direction transverse to the track between offset and biased/centered positions. The door may comprise a spring to bias the door toward the biased position. The spring may move first and second arms of the door against the base to prevent door rotation. The door may move along a biased path and first and second offset paths parallel to the biased path. The component may comprise a mechanism configured to move the door from the open position to the closed position along the offset paths and the biased path. The component may comprise at least one of a console, a floor console, a center console, an instrument panel, a door, a cockpit, a storage compartment. 1. A component for a vehicle interior comprising:a base comprising an opening;a track; anda door configured (a) to move along the track from an open position to a closed position to cover the opening of the base and (b) to move from the closed position to the open position;wherein the door is configured to move in a direction transverse to the track from an offset position toward a biased position.2. The component of wherein the door comprises a spring configured to bias the door toward the biased position.3. The component of wherein the door comprises a spring claim 1 , a first arm and a second arm; wherein the spring is configured to move the first arm and the second arm against the base to prevent rotation of the door relative to the base and center the door between walls of the base.4. The component of wherein the door comprises a gear configured to couple the first arm and the second arm; wherein the first arm comprises a first rack and the second arm comprises a second rack; wherein the first rack and the second rack are configured to engage the gear.5. The component of wherein the track comprises a first track and a second track; and wherein ...

EMERGENCY DOOR CLOSING DEVICE

An emergency door closing device that can be installed upon existing doors and hinges to automatically close doors in the response to smoke and fire. The improvements incorporated therein include a hinge cam pivot member that attaches to an existing hinge member of a door and produces a moment force about the existing hinge member allowing a reduced force necessary to pivot the door into a closed position. Further, a novel spring, cam, and lever system is incorporated to activate the moment force to close the door. 1. An emergency door closing device adapted to be installed upon an existing door and automatically close said existing door when smoke or fire or an emergency is detected , comprising: 'wherein said base plate member is adapted to be connected to an outer surface of said existing door in proximity to a hinged portion thereof;', 'a base plate member;'} wherein said pivot cam member is adapted to be connected to a hinge pin of a hinge member pivotally holding said existing door to a door frame; and', 'wherein said pivot cam member is adapted to be held in place against a hinge plate of said hinge member attached to said door frame;, 'a pivot cam member;'} wherein said closing bar is linearly movable and biasingly connected to said base plate member, and is adapted to be releasably held in place via a pawl member of a lever member; and', 'wherein said closing bar includes a plurality of gear teeth each adapted to releasably retain said pawl member between any two of said plurality of gear teeth;, 'a closing bar;'} 'wherein said cable member is connected at a distal end to said pivot cam member, and is connected at a proximal end to said closing bar, such that when said existing door is pivoted into said open position said cable member partially wraps around said pivot cam member and pulls upon and linearly moves said closing bar;', 'a cable member;'} wherein said first spring member is connected between said base plate member and said closing bar;', ' ...

HINGE

A hinge including: a first leaf assembly accommodating a portion of a first panel having a first cut-out section, the first leaf assembly including a first insert component which is tight fittingly receivable within the first cut-out section; a second leaf assembly, hingedly coupled to the first leaf assembly, for accommodating a portion of a second panel having a second cut-out section; a spring operatively coupled to the first and second leaf assemblies to bias the hinge to move from an open position to a closed position; and a dampener to dampen movement of the hinge from the open position to the closed position, wherein said longitudinal dampener axis is disposed between and substantially parallel with planes defined by respective opposing faces of the first panel. 1. A hinge including:a first leaf assembly including a first front leaf component coupled to a first rear leaf component for accommodating therebetween a portion of a first panel having a first cut-out, wherein the first leaf assembly further includes a first insert component located between the first front and rear leaf components, wherein a portion of the first insert component is adapted to locate within the first cut-out;a second leaf assembly hingedly connected to the first leaf assembly about a hinge axis, said second leaf assembly including a second front leaf component coupled to a second rear leaf component for accommodating therebetween a portion of a second panel having a second cut-out, wherein the second leaf assembly further includes a second insert component located between the second front and rear leaf components, wherein a portion of the second insert component is adapted to be located within the second cut-out;a spring operatively coupled to the first and second leaf assemblies to bias the hinge to move from an open position to a closed position; anda dampener, having a longitudinal dampener axis, said dampener at least partially surrounded by the second insert component and at ...

CENTERING APPARATUS FOR HOPPER CAR DOORS

A centering apparatus for bi-directionally pivotable hopper doors. The apparatus is coupled between a frame of a hopper car and a bell crank of a hopper door. The apparatus includes a housing with a piston extending from one end. An end of the piston within the housing includes a piston head. A pair of coil springs are disposed within the housing on opposite sides of the piston head and counteract one another to bias the piston head toward the center of the housing and thus bias the hopper door toward a closed state. In a second configuration the apparatus includes a double-acting actuator with a pair of independent piston assemblies. An actuation system coupled to the actuator maintains the actuator and an associated hopper door in a closed position in a normal state and returns the hopper door to the closed position upon a failure in the system. 1. A centering apparatus for a pivotable hopper door of a hopper car , the apparatus comprising:an elongate housing;a piston assembly having a piston head disposed within the housing, a piston rod extending from an end of the housing, and a coupler disposed at a distal end of the piston rod and configured to operatively couple to one of a frame of a hopper car and a hopper door; anda biasing apparatus that biases the piston assembly toward a normal state in which the hopper door is in a closed state and material flow from a hopper in the hopper car is blocked by the hopper door.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the biasing apparatus further comprises:a first coil spring disposed between a first side of the piston head and a first end of the housing; anda second coil spring disposed between a second side of the piston head and a second end of the housing.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein pivoting of the hopper door in a first direction away from the closed position compresses one of the first coil spring between the piston head and the first end of the housing or the second coil spring between the piston head and ...

AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERTOR

Present invention relates to an automatic door operator and method of operating said automatic door operator The automatic door operator is arranged to operate the movable door member D said automatic door operator comprising a drive unit for moving the movable door member D between a closed position and an open position, a controller configured to control said drive unit and a sensor S operatively connected to said controller The sensor is configured to monitor the operation of the movable door member D and transfer sensor data to said controller

MULTI-LINK DOOR HINGE

A multi-link door hinge capable of facilitating the closing of a door and implementing the shock-absorbing performance of the door during the closing thereof. To this end, the multi-link door hinge includes: a main frame mounted to a main body of an object having a door; a door frame mounted to the door; a body frame rotatably connected to a first side of the main frame; an inner link and an outer link connecting the door frame to the body frame; a plate spring link allowing the outer link to be rotatably connected to the main frame; a locking piece rotatably mounted between side walls of the inner link; an elastic member; and a hook, a first side of which is fixed in the body frame and a second side of which is configured to be held in a second side of the locking piece. 1. A multi-link door hinge comprising:a main frame mounted to a main body of an object having a door;a door frame mounted to the door;a body frame rotatably connected to a first side of the main frame;an inner link and an outer link connecting the door frame to the body frame such that the door frame and the body frame are rotated relative to each other;a plate spring link rotatably connecting the outer link to the main frame;a locking piece rotatably mounted between side walls of the inner link;an elastic member, a first side of which is provided in the inner link and a second side of which is rotatably combined with a first side of the locking piece to provide a pushing force to the locking piece, so that the locking piece is rotated counterclockwise in response to an opening motion of the door and the locking piece is rotated clockwise in response to a closing motion of the door; anda hook, a first side of which is fixed in the body frame and a second side of which is configured to be held in a second side of the locking piece, so that the hook is held in the locking piece in response to the closing motion of the door and the pushing force caused by the elastic member is transmitted to the body ...

STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

The present disclosure relates to a storage compartment for a motor vehicle. The storage compartment has an improved mechanism for opening and closing a lid. The storage compartment is particularly suitable for a passenger compartment, such as a storage compartment in an armrest of a center console or as a glove compartment. 1. A storage compartment for a motor vehicle , comprising:a receiving chamber with an access opening for reaching into the receiving chamber,a first lid and a second lid, each arranged to be pivotable with respect to the receiving chamber between a first, open position and a second, closed position,a first rotation element and a second rotation element,wherein the first rotation element is rotatable about a first rotation axis and the second rotation element is rotatably connected to the first rotation element about a second rotation axis and to the first lid about a third rotation axis,a third rotation member and a fourth rotation member, wherein the third rotation member is rotatable about a fourth rotation axis and the fourth rotation member is rotatably connected to the third rotation member about a fifth rotation axis and to the second lid about a sixth rotation axis,a connecting element rotatably connected to the first rotational element about a seventh rotational axis and rotatably connected to the third rotation member about an eighth rotational axis,wherein the seventh rotation axis is arranged between the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis and the fourth rotation axis is arranged between the eighth rotation axis and the fifth rotation axis.2. The storage compartment according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first rotation axis and the fourth rotation axis are fixed with respect to the receiving chamber.3. The storage compartment according to claim 1 , characterized in that wherein at least one of (1) the first rotation axis claim 1 , the second rotation axis and the third rotation axis are arranged parallel to ...

HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR OVEN OR OTHER APPLIANCE

An appliance hinge includes a control link subassembly operably connected between a base and a door mounting arm. The control link subassembly includes a control link with a first end pivotally connected to the door mounting arm and a second end spaced from the first end. The control link subassembly also includes a spring-arm including an outer end pivotally connected to the second end of the control link and an inner end engaged with the base and adapted for both pivoting and sliding movement relative to the base. The control link subassembly also includes a spring engaged with the spring-arm and exerting a biasing force on the spring-arm that urges said spring-arm toward its extended position. The spring-arm selectively moveable toward a retracted position. The hinge assembly further includes a link controller connected to the base. The spring biases the control link into abutment with the link controller. 1. An appliance hinge assembly comprising:a base;a door mounting arm pivotally connected to the base and adapted for pivoting movement relative to the base between a first position and a second position; a control link comprising a first end pivotally connected to the door mounting arm and a second end spaced from the first end, said control link further comprising a first edge;', 'a spring-arm comprising an outer end pivotally connected to the second end of the control link and comprising an inner end engaged with the base and adapted for both pivoting and sliding movement relative to the base, said spring-arm moveable between an extended position and a retracted position relative to said base;', 'a spring engaged with the spring-arm and exerting a biasing force on the spring-arm that urges said spring-arm toward its extended position, said spring-arm selectively moveable against the biasing force toward its retracted position;, 'a control link subassembly operably connected between the base and the door mounting arm, said control link subassembly comprisinga ...

Infinite Holding Pivot Mechanisms for Dual Screen Systems

There is disclosed in one example, an encasement for a mobile computer, including: an external casing in a clamshell form factor, the external casing including a base, a secondary display chassis hingedly connected to the base at a secondary hinge, and a primary display chassis hingedly connected to the secondary display chassis at a primary hinge disposed at a removed edge of the secondary display chassis from the secondary hinge, the primary display chassis to substantially overlay the secondary display chassis and the base when the primary hinge is in a closed position; and pivot means disposed to substantially bias the secondary hinge against movement from a selected position in at least one direction in the absence of an electrical input. 1. An encasement for a mobile computer , comprising:an external casing in a clamshell form factor, the external casing comprising a base, a secondary display chassis hingedly connected to the base at a secondary hinge, and a primary display chassis hingedly connected to the secondary display chassis at a primary hinge disposed at a removed edge of the secondary display chassis from the secondary hinge, the primary display chassis to substantially overlay the secondary display chassis and the base when the primary hinge is in a closed position; andpivot means disposed to substantially bias the secondary hinge against movement from a selected position in at least one direction except in the presence of an electrical input.2. The encasement of claim 1 , wherein the at least one direction is downward claim 1 , and wherein the pivot means are to permit free movement of the secondary hinge in an upward direction.3. The encasement of claim 1 , wherein the pivot means are to bias the secondary hinge against movement in both an upward and a downward direction in the absence of the electrical input.4. The encasement of claim 1 , further comprising an accidental trigger prevention (ATP) mechanism to remove the electrical input in the ...

VENTED SAFETY CABINET WITH THERMALLY-ACTUATED DAMPER

A safety cabinet includes an enclosure and at least one door to selectively seal the enclosure. The safety cabinet can be used to store, for example, flammable liquids, flammable waste, corrosives, pesticides, or combustible waste. The safety cabinet incorporates a thermally-actuated damper that includes a body, a valve plate, and a pivot assembly. The valve plate is disposed within the passage of the body such that the valve plate is movable between an open position and a closed position. The pivot assembly includes a biasing system adapted to bias the valve plate to the closed position and a fusible link interconnected between the body and the biasing system to constrain the valve plate from moving from the open position to the closed position. The fusible link is configured to melt at a predetermined temperature to thereby allow the biasing system to move the valve plate to the closed position. 1. A safety cabinet comprising:an enclosure, the enclosure defining an interior, an opening, and a vent port, the opening and the vent port being in communication with the interior thereof;a door, the door being rotatably mounted to the enclosure and moveable over a range of travel between an open position and a closed position, the door adapted to cover at least a portion of the opening of the enclosure when the door is in the closed position; a body, the body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a first end and a second end, the ends disposed in spaced relationship to each other along the longitudinal axis, the body defining an internal passage with a first opening disposed at the first end and a second opening disposed at the second end, the body comprising a portion of the conduit such that the first end of the body is in communication with the vent port of the enclosure,', 'a valve plate, the valve plate disposed within the passage of the body such that the valve plate is intermediately disposed along the longitudinal axis between the first end and the ...

APPARATUS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A LID OF A VEHICLE

An apparatus () for opening and closing a lid (lid body) of a vehicle includes a linearly-movable shaft () supported by a housing () such that the shaft is linearly movable along, and nonrotatable around, an axial center (X); and a rotary shaft () supported by the shaft such that it is linearly movable along and rotatable around the axial center. A stopper mechanism () selectively blocks or permits the shaft to move from moving from a second position to a first position. The shaft has a main body () disposed within the rotary shaft () and an elastic body () provided on a terminal end portion of the main body (). The elastic body includes a cushioning part () on a tip, a sealing part () around the main body, and a connecting part () connecting the cushioning part to the sealing part within the main body. 1. An apparatus for opening and closing a lid of a vehicle ,wherein the apparatus is at least partially provided between an opening on a vehicle body and the lid that is configured to open and close the opening, andthe lid is displaceable in a range that includes: an open position at which the opening is open, and a closed position at which the opening is closed; and a housing affixed to the vehicle body;', (i) extends centered on an axial center passing through the opening,', '(ii) is supported by the housing such that the linearly-movable shaft is configured to undergo linear reciprocating motion in the direction of the axial center in a range that includes a first position corresponding to the open position and a second position corresponding to the closed position, and such that the linearly-movable shaft is configured not to rotate around the axial center, and', '(iii) is biased toward the first position;, 'a linearly-movable shaft that, 'a rotary shaft that (i) extends in a substantially cylindrical shape centered on the axial center, and (ii) is mounted around the linearly-movable shaft such that the rotary shaft is configured to undergo linear reciprocating ...

PORT-DOOR RELEASE ASSEMBLY AND A DOOR ASSEMBLY THAT UTILIZES THE PORT-DOOR RELEASE ASSEMBLY

A port-door release assembly includes a door and a linkage coupled to the door to support the door during movement between open and closed positions. The port-door release assembly includes a drive shaft coupled to the linkage to drive movement of the linkage. The port-door release assembly includes a motor configured to rotate the drive shaft which moves the linkage and the door to the open and/or closed positions. The port-door release assembly includes a back-up release assembly movable relative to the linkage to disconnect the drive shaft from the linkage which allows the door to move to the open position without actuation of the motor. A door assembly includes the port-door release assembly as described above and a housing defining a port in which the door is movable relative to the housing between the open position that uncovers the port and the closed position that covers the port. 1. A port-door release assembly comprising:a door movable between an open position and a closed position;a linkage coupled to the door to support the door during movement between the open position and the closed position;a drive shaft rotatable about a longitudinal axis and coupled to the linkage to drive movement of the linkage;a motor coupled to the drive shaft and configured to rotate the drive shaft which moves the linkage and the door to the open position and/or the closed position; anda back-up release assembly coupled to the linkage and the drive shaft, and the back-up release assembly is movable relative to the linkage to disconnect the drive shaft from the linkage which allows the door to move to the open position without actuation of the motor.2. The port-door release assembly as set forth in wherein the back-up release assembly is movable relative to the linkage between an extended position in which the back-up release assembly engages the linkage to connect the drive shaft to the linkage claim 1 , and a retracted position in which the back-up release assembly disengages ...

Coach door of vehicle openable and closable regardless of order

A coach door of a vehicle is provided. The door includes a hinge assembly that has a first hinge hinged to a vehicle body and a second hinge hinged to the first hinge and engaged with a rear end of a rear door. An opening start device rotates the rear end of the rear door to the outside of the vehicle at an early stage of opening of the rear door and a closing end device rotates the rear end of the rear door to the inside of the vehicle at a last stage of closing of the rear door. A guide unit is configured to guide a front end of the rear door to move the front end of the rear door in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle at the initial stage of opening of the rear door and the last stage of closing of the rear door.

ANTI-PINCH LOGIC FOR DOOR OPENING ACTUATOR

A vehicle door system includes a vehicle door and electrically-powered linear and rotary actuators. The vehicle door system also includes a pinch sensor. Upon receiving an open door command, a controller actuates the linear actuator and then actuates the rotary actuator to open the door. The controller also actuates the linear actuator to prevent closing of the door if the pinch-sensor detects an object in a door opening. The controller actuates the rotary actuator to close the door upon receiving a close door command. 1. A vehicle door system , comprising:a vehicle structure having a door opening:a door having a front edge portion that is rotatably mounted to the vehicle structure to close off the door opening when the door is in a closed position, the door including a rear edge portion that is opposite the front edge portion;an anti-pinch sensor that is configured to detect a user's hand if a user's hand is positioned adjacent the door opening and/or adjacent an edge of the door;an electrically-powered door actuator that can be actuated to partially open the door by shifting the door from a closed position to a partially open position to form a gap between the rear edge portion of the door and the vehicle structure such that a user can grasp the rear edge portion and pull the door to a fully open position, and wherein the electrically-powered door actuator can be actuated to shift the door from the fully open position towards the closed position;a controller configured to: 1) cause the electrically-powered door actuator to generate a force tending to prevent the door from closing if the anti-pinch sensor detects a user's hand; and 2) actuate the electrically-powered door actuator to shift the door from the fully open position towards the closed position.2. The vehicle door system of claim 1 , wherein:an electrically-powered latch mechanism configured to permit the door to open when the electrically-powered latch mechanism is unlatched, wherein the electrically- ...

Sliding door device

Provided is a sliding door device which is capable of retracting a sliding door diagonally. Such a sliding door device 1 includes rails 7a and 7b for guiding the sliding door 2 to move in a retracting direction A from an open position to a closed position with respect to a main body 3 and guiding the sliding door 2 to move forward or backward in a front view of the sliding door 2 until reaching the closed position, a rod-shaped trigger 8 provided on one of the main body 3 and the sliding door 2, and a retracting device 9′ provided on the other of the main body 3 and the sliding door 2 and retracting the trigger 8 while sliding in an axial direction D of the trigger 8 so that the sliding door 2 can move forward or backward.

Heavy Duty Full Energy, Encoder Driven Non-Handed Electric Door Operator

A heavy duty full energy, encoder driven non-handed electric door operator for industrial and commercial use a motor and an encoder configured to receive an external set of predetermined instructions. A motor mounting bracket connects the motor to a multi-layer housing. A controller is in electronic communications with the encoder and transmits external sets of predetermined instructions. Internally, the door operator contains a plurality of transfer shaft assemblies in communication with each other and connected with the motor at one end and an output shaft at the other end. The output shaft terminates at each end in a nondetachable spline. A detachable mounting plate serves as a base. The door operator operates heavy swing doors external to a building where the swing doors are required to be open or remain open in strong wind conditions.

DRIVE UNIT AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING SAME

The present invention provides a drive unit and a method for attaching the same with which it is possible to improve the ease of attaching the drive unit to an attachment object. A limiting member is configured so as to limit the rotation of a drum when a lock member has fixed a pulley in a first position, and to allow rotation of the drum when a coil spring has caused the pulley to move to a second position. This makes it possible to prevent rotation of the drum in the state (vehicle mounting preparation state) before attaching the drive unit to a vehicle body. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a pair of cables from loosening inside a drum housing and catching on other constituent components. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the ease of attaching the drive unit to a vehicle body.

Apparatus and Method for Control of Spring Force in a Door Closer or Operator

An apparatus for adjusting the force in a door operator or closer comprises an elongated housing and a spring therein connected to the door operator or closer. A spring collar is non-rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the housing and adapted to move linearly within the housing. A fixed adjusting screw extends along a longitudinal axis of the housing and the spring collar is slidable linearly along an outer surface of the adjusting screw. A nut is threadably engaged at a distal end of the adjusting screw and is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the screw, the nut bearing on the spring collar during rotation. The spring collar bears on a distal end of the spring to vary the spring compression and thereby vary force applied by the door operator or closer. The housing has an opening in a sidewall through which the spring is visible, and the housing exterior surface includes markings indicating the degree of spring compression. An indicator is moveable along and visible from the exterior of the housing to indicate the compression of the spring. 1. An apparatus for adjusting the force in a door operator or closer for closing a door , comprising:a housing having a longitudinal axis;a spring within the housing and connected to the door operator or closer, the spring being compressible to different positions to vary force applied by the door operator or closer; anda spring collar non-rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the housing and adapted to move linearly within the housing, the spring collar bearing on the spring to vary the spring compression and thereby vary force applied by the door operator or closer.2. The apparatus of further including:an adjusting screw extending along the longitudinal axis of the housing; anda nut threadably engaged at an end of the adjusting screw distal from the door operator or closer and rotatable about the longitudinal axis, the nut bearing on the spring collar during rotation.3. The apparatus of wherein the housing is a ...

Hinge assembly and portable electronic device

A hinge assembly, including a rotating shaft and a pair of cams, is provided. The cams are sleeved on the rotating shaft so as to be rotatable relative to each other. The pair of cams respectively has a first flat surface and a second flat surface facing each other, and a curved surface adjacent to the first flat surface and the second flat surface. The first flat surface of one of the cams passes by the curved surface to move from one flat surface to the other flat surface of the other cam, so as to enable the pair of cams to move relatively away or closer along an axial direction of the rotating shaft. The curved surfaces of the cams are in surface contact when the first flat surface passes by the curved surface. A portable electronic device is also provided.

VEHICLE DOOR CHECKER USING POWER DRIVE UNIT AND DC MOTOR COGGING EFFECT

A vehicle door checker integrated with a power drive unit for an automobile door includes a direct current permanent magnet electric motor subject to cogging torque. The electric motor includes a central shaft. The vehicle door checker also includes a cogging torque increase device that is mounted to the central shaft externally of the motor. The cogging torque increase device includes pairs of oppositely magnetized permanent magnets that are mounted coaxially in a stator and rotor respectively about the motor shaft. The stator magnets and the rotor magnets shift into and out of alignment with each other as the shaft is rotated such that the motor is held in multiple discrete stable positions that correspond to check positions of an automobile door. 1. A vehicle door checker integrated with a power drive unit for an automobile door comprising:a direct current permanent magnet electric motor subject to cogging torque;the electric motor comprising a central shaft;a cogging torque increase device mounted to the central shaft externally of the motor;the cogging torque increase device comprising pairs of oppositely magnetized permanent magnets mounted coaxially in a stator and rotor respectively about the motor shaft wherein the stator magnets and the rotor magnets shift into and out of alignment with each other as the shaft is rotated; andsuch that the motor is held in multiple discrete stable positions corresponding to check positions of an automobile door.2. The vehicle door checker integrated with a power drive unit of further comprising:a. a gear system driven by the central shaft;b. at least one lever arm rotated by the gear system;c. a link arm which reciprocates under the control of the lever arm to open and close a vehicle door.3. The power drive unit of either of or claim 1 , wherein the oppositely magnetized pairs of magnets are located respectively on a multi-pole stationary outer magnet and a multi-pole rotating inner magnet. This application claims priority ...

Method and Apparatus for Soft Close Trunk Latch Retrofit

In one embodiment a retrofittable soft-close device is configured to close an automobile hatch. Once a cycle is initiated a hook plate may pull a striker towards a latched position. 1. Apparatus comprising a hook plate , a cam follower and a cam surface configured to guide the hook plate along a path that pulls an automobile hatch striker towards a closed position.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a crank arm configured to drive the hook plate.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the crank arm is configured to be driven by a motor.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a spring configured to hold the cam surface and the cam follower in tension against each other.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , additionally comprising a main plate claim 2 , wherein the cam follower is configured to move relative to the main plate.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said apparatus is configured such that the crank arm rotates substantially a full rotation.7. Apparatus comprising a hook plate and a crank arm configured to rotate a point on the hook plate a substantial portion of a full rotation and close an automobile hatch in the process.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a striker extension.9. An apparatus configured to bolt onto an automobile hatch striker to provide additional striker engagement surface length.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cam surface forms the perimeter of a groove.11. The apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising a swing arm configured to allow the cam follower to move relative to the main plate claim 5 , wherein the cam surface comprises a notch configured to catch on the cam follower at a certain point in a rotational cycle of the crank arm claim 5 , such that the swing arm is caused to rotate. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/901,977, filed Sep. 18, 2019, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.For decades, assistance closing automobile ...

Power boost module

An exemplary method relates to operating a door closer assembly including a closer body, a pinion rotatably mounted to the closer body, a motor including a motor shaft, and a bidirectional clutch connected between the pinion and the motor shaft. The method generally involves permitting, by the clutch, rotation of the pinion in each of a first direction and a second direction without transmitting rotation of the pinion in either direction to the motor shaft; sensing, with a sensor, a rotational position of the pinion; comparing, by a controller, the rotational position of the pinion with a desired rotational position; based upon the comparing, driving the motor to rotate the motor shaft; and by the clutch, coupling the motor shaft with the pinion in response to rotation of the motor shaft, thereby transmitting torque from the motor shaft to the pinion and urging the pinion toward the desired rotational position.

Door apparatus for chamber

The present invention relates to a door apparatus for a chamber, and according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a door apparatus for a chamber comprising: a pair of guide rails provided at an inlet side of the chamber; a support frame movably disposed along the pair of guide rails; a door mounted to the support frame to be positioned between the inlet side of the chamber and the support frame; a first drive part provided to move the support frame along the pair of guide rails; and a second drive part provided to move the door relative to the support frame for pressing the door to the inlet or detaching it from the inlet with the door being positioned in front of the inlet by the first drive part.

Modular add-on devices for door closers

An exemplary modular hold-open device is configured for use with a door closer comprising a body, a pinion rotatably mounted to the body, and an armature connected with the pinion. The modular hold-open device is configured to be mounted to the door closer, to selectively prevent rotation of the pinion by exerting on the pinion a resistive torque in a door-opening direction, and to cease exerting the resistive torque in response to a door-closing torque on the pinion exceeding a threshold torque to thereby permit rotation of the pinion in the door-closing direction. 1. A modular hold-open device configured for use with a door closer comprising a pinion operable to rotate each of a door-closing direction and a door-opening direction opposite the door-closing direction , the modular hold-open device comprising:a case configured for mounting to a body of the door closer;a pinion-engaging shaft operable to engage the pinion for rotational coupling with the pinion;a ratchet mechanism engaged with the pinion-engaging such that rotation of the pinion-engaging shaft in the door-closing direction is correlated with movement of the ratchet mechanism in a first ratchet mechanism direction;a pawl engaged with the ratchet mechanism, the pawl having a holding position in which the pawl prevents movement of the ratchet mechanism in the first ratchet mechanism direction to thereby prevent rotation of the pinion-engaging shaft in the door-closing direction, the pawl having a release position in which the pawl permits movement of the ratchet mechanism in the first ratchet mechanism direction to thereby permit rotation of the pinion-engaging shaft in the door-closing direction; anda bias mechanism resisting movement of the pawl from the holding position;wherein the ratchet mechanism is configured to drive the pawl to the release position in response to application of a threshold torque to the pinion-engaging shaft to thereby permit continued rotation of the pinion-engaging shaft in ...

A STEPLESS SLIDING DOORS SYSTEM

The present invention is directed to a stepless sliding doors system, comprising: two sliding doors (), at least one of them comprising: two vertical poles (); means () for rotating each of the vertical poles (); to each side of the vertical poles () is firmly connected a hand-connector (); each of the hand-connectors () is pivotally connected to a rail-cart () having two rollers (); each of the rail-carts () comprises a horizontal hinge () disposed between the rollers (), and a vertical springy hinge (), for applying pulling or pushing force of the rollers on a rail thereof, thereby allowing placing the sliding doors of the system in the same plane when in the closed state of the doors, and shifting the doors one along the other in the open state thereof, and additionally preventing the wheels to deviate from a rail in the case of slight deformations. 1. A stepless sliding door system , comprising:{'b': 10', '10', '16, 'i': a', 'b, 'claim-text': [{'b': '46', 'a chassis () connected to said sliding door;'}, {'b': '30', 'two vertical rotatable poles ();'}, {'b': '18', 'two pairs of rail-carts ();'}, {'b': 36', '36', '30', '18, 'i': a', 'b, 'two pairs of hand-connectors (, ), each of the hand-connectors firmly connected in one end thereof to one of said vertical rotatable poles (), and pivotally connected in the other end thereof to one of said rail-carts ();'}, {'b': 72', '72', '50', '30', '30', '50, 'i': a', 'b, 'two spiral rotation assemblies (, ), each comprising a vertically shiftable tube () in which one of said vertical rotatable poles () is disposed, for rotating each of said vertical poles () by 90 degrees upon shifting said vertically shiftable tube (); and'}, {'b': 60', '54', '50', '72', '72', '50, 'i': a', 'b, 'a transverse rod (, ), connecting the vertically shiftable tube () of each of said spiral rotation assemblies (, ), for allowing simultaneous shifting of the vertically shiftable tube ();'}], 'two sliding doors (, ) disposed in a closed state ...

Door Closer

A door closer having an elongate housing for mounting in a door leaf or door frame, the elongate housing having opposite forward and rear end parts, a plunger disposed in and movable along the housing, the plunger including a ferromagnetic material, a spring biasing element disposed in the housing and applying a first biasing force to bias the plunger inwardly of the housing and away from the forward end part and towards the rear end part, a tension member having a first end connected to the plunger and a second end connected to an anchor element assembly, the anchor element assembly comprising a mounting member for mounting in the other of the door leaf or door frame, the tension member and anchor element forming a tension assembly which extends through the forward end part. 1. A door closer for mounting between a door leaf and a door frame , the door closer comprising: an elongate housing for mounting in one of the door leaf or door frame , the elongate housing having opposite forward and rear end parts , a plunger disposed in and movable along the housing , the plunger including a ferromagnetic material , a spring biasing element disposed in the housing and applying a first biasing force to bias the plunger inwardly of the housing and away from the forward end part and towards the rear end part , a tension member having a first end connected to the plunger and a second end connected to an anchor element assembly , the anchor element assembly comprising a mounting member for mounting in the other of the door leaf or door frame , the tension member and anchor element forming a tension assembly which extends through the forward end part , and a magnetic biasing element disposed in the housing and applying a second biasing force to the ferromagnetic material to bias the plunger inwardly of the housing and away from the forward end part and towards the rear end part , wherein the spring biasing element is adapted to apply the first biasing force over a first movement ...

ENTRANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SUCH AN ENTRANCE SYSTEM

An entrance system () comprising a swing door member () having a door leaf (), and an automatic door operator () is provided. The automatic door operator () has a motor () capable of causing movement of the door member (), a controller () for controlling operation of the motor (), and the automatic door operator () being operable in a testing mode () and an operational mode, wherein the controller () is configured, in the testing mode (), to automatically determine at least one test parameter; and causing an action in response to the determined test parameter. 11. An entrance system () comprising:{'b': 10', '12, 'a swing door member () having a door leaf (), and'}{'b': '30', 'an automatic door operator () having{'b': 34', '10, 'a motor () capable of causing movement of the door member (),'}{'b': 31', '34, 'a controller () for controlling operation of the motor (), and'}{'b': 30', '60, 'the automatic door operator () being operable in a testing mode () and an operational mode,'}{'b': 31', '60, 'wherein the controller () is configured, in the testing mode (), toautomatically determine at least one test parameter; andcausing an action in response to the determined test parameter.2111160. The entrance system () as defined in claim 1 , wherein the entrance system () further has a sensor unit (S; S) claim 1 , the sensor unit comprising a door angle sensor (S) claim 1 , and wherein the controller is further configured claim 1 , in the testing mode () claim 1 , to:{'b': 12', '18', '19, 'cause movement of said door leaf () between a shut closed position () of said door leaf and a swung open position () of said door leaf;'}{'b': '1', 'obtain measurement readings of said door angle sensor (S) during said movement; and'}determine different door leaf angles (a) from the obtained measurement readings.31. The entrance system () as defined in claim 2 , wherein the at least one test parameter is determined at least based on the determined door leaf angles (a).41. The entrance system ...

ACTUATOR FOR A SIDE DOOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

An actuator for a side door of a motor vehicle is described. The actuator brings about automatic opening or closing of the side door depending on a signal. The actuator has an electric motor which, depending on an activation, generates a torque which acts on a hinge of the side door via a transmission. Furthermore, it has a device for holding the side door in any open position, which holding device is realized by a function of the electric motor itself which is designed in such a way that, in the currentless state, it has an increased cogging torque which is configured to a value required as a holding torque for holding the door open. In this way, the actuator is distinguished by a simple and inexpensive design. 1. An actuator for a side door of a motor vehicle , which brings about automatic opening or closing of the side door depending on a signal , comprising:a transmission;an electric motor which is activated by a signal via a control device and which, depending on the signal, generates a torque which acts on a hinge of the side door via the transmission; and 'a function of the electric motor;', 'a holding device for holding the side door in any open position, the holding device further comprisingwherein during a currentless state of the electric motor, the electric motor has an increased cogging torque which is configured to a value required as a holding torque for holding the door open.2. The actuator of claim 1 , the electric motor further comprising a brushless direct current motor.3. The actuator of claim 1 , wherein the air gap of the electric motor is small.4. The actuator of claim 1 , the electric motor further comprising particularly few grooves and poles.5. The actuator of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor device which specifies specific holding positions of the side door.6. The actuator of claim 1 , wherein the cogging torque of the electric motor is converted via the associated transmission into a holding torque of the door in a desired position. ...

ACTUATOR FOR A SIDE DOOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH HOLDING FUNCTION

An actuator for a side door of a motor vehicle is described, which brings about automatic opening or closing of the side door depending on a signal and has a device for holding the side door in any open position. The holding device is realized by a function of the electric motor itself, according to which function the control device initiates a short-circuit function of the motor phases when the motor is activated, which causes a high current flow and thus a high torque for holding the side door open. By short-circuiting the motor phases, no additional components are required, since this is a special activation function of the motor. 1. An actuator for a side door of a motor vehicle , which brings about automatic opening or closing of the side door depending on a signal , comprising:a transmission;an electric motor which is activated by the signal via a control device and which, depending on said signal, generates a torque which acts on a hinge of the side door via the transmission; and a function of the electric motor;', 'wherein according to the function, the control device initiates a short-circuit function of the electric motor phases when the electric motor is activated, which causes a high current flow and thus a high torque, holding the side door open., 'a holding device for holding the side door in an open position, the holding device further comprising2. The actuator of claim 1 , the electric motor further comprising a three-phase motor.3. The actuator of claim 1 , the electric motor further comprising a brushless direct-current motor.4. The actuator of claim 1 , wherein the electric motor has a minimized cogging torque.5. The actuator of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor device which specifies specific holding positions of the side door. This application claims priority to PCT Application PCT/EP2019/077847, filed Oct. 5, 2020, which claims priority to German Patent Application No. DE 10 2019 218 172.4, filed Nov. 25, 2019. The disclosures of the above ...

AUTOMATED WINDOW MECHANISM WITH ENERGY RELEASE

An automated window mechanism is disclosed, including a motor secured to a window, the window being in a frame and wherein the motor causes the window to move relative to the frame in two directions: an open direction being defined as a direction toward which movement of the window relative to the frame causes the window to be more closed, and a closed direction defined as a direction opposite the open direction. The mechanism also includes a transmission component that transfers power from the motor to movement of the window relative to the frame, the transmission component having a backup defined as a distance the transmission component can move from a first point at which further movement in the open direction will cause the window to begin moving in the open direction, and a second point at which further movement in the closed direction will cause the window to begin moving in the closed direction. The mechanism also includes a processor and memory storing one or more computer-readable instructions executable by the processor to perform acts. The acts include instructing the motor to move the window relative to the frame, and upon the window reaching a desired position relative to the frame, reversing the transmission component into a neutral range within the backup to release energy stored in the transmission component. 1. An automated window mechanism , comprising:a motor secured to a window, the window being in a frame and wherein the motor causes the window to move relative to the frame in two directions: an open direction being defined as a direction toward which movement of the window relative to the frame causes the window to be more closed, and a closed direction defined as a direction opposite the open direction;a transmission component that transfers power from the motor to movement of the window relative to the frame, the transmission component having a backup defined as a distance the transmission component can move from a first point at which ...

MULTI-LINK HINGE DEVICE

An embodiment of the present invention provides a multi-link hinge device in which any one of a plurality of links connecting a plurality of levers to each other may serve as a link and at the same time serve as a cover, thereby preventing a finger or the like from being caught in a space between the plurality of levers in advance when the door is opened or closed. 1. A multi-link hinge device , comprising:a bottom lever installed on a main body of a member provided with a door, the bottom lever having a first bottom fastening hole and a second bottom fastening hole spaced apart from each other at an end side thereof;a top lever installed on the door of the main body, the top lever having a first top fastening hole and a second top fastening hole spaced apart from each other;a body lever having one end connected to the first bottom fastening hole and having a first body fastening hole formed at the other end and a second body fastening hole formed at an inner side thereof;a first link pivotally connected to the first top fastening hole and the first body fastening hole;a second link pivotally connected to the second top fastening hole and the second body fastening hole and having a link center fastening hole formed therein; anda third link pivotally connected to the link center fastening hole and the second bottom fastening hole,wherein the second link is pivotally connected to the second top fastening hole and the second body fastening hole outside the top lever and the body lever, and is formed to have a predetermined size so as to cover an area spaced from the first link from the outside.2. The multi-link hinge device according to claim 1 , wherein the second link is formed in a polygonal shape so as to cover the area between the top lever claim 1 , the body lever and the first link continuously as the door moves from an open position to a closing position.3. The multi-link hinge device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a rocker arm installed between the ...

COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM

According to one aspect of the invention, an assembly is configured to counterbalance components movable relative to one another, the assembly including a mounting bracket configured to be coupled to one of the components; a follower arm pivotally coupled to a follower arm mounting point on the mounting bracket; a follower coupled to a follower mounting point on the follower arm; means for exerting force between a force exerting means mounting point on the mounting bracket and a force exerting means mounting point on the follower arm; and a cam configured to be coupled to another one of the components in such a way that the follower contacts a cam profile of the cam. 1. An assembly configured to counterbalance components movable relative to one another , the assembly comprising:a mounting bracket configured to be coupled to one of the components;a follower arm pivotally coupled to a follower arm mounting point on the mounting bracket;a follower coupled to a follower mounting point on the follower arm;means for exerting force between a force exerting means mounting point on the mounting bracket and a force exerting means mounting point on the follower arm; anda cam configured to be coupled to another one of the components in such a way that the follower contacts a cam profile of the cam.2. The assembly of claim 1 , the means for exerting force being selected from the group consisting of at least one mechanical spring claim 1 , at least one pneumatic spring claim 1 , and at least one hydraulic spring.3. The assembly of claim 2 , the means for exerting force being at least one mechanical spring.4. The assembly of claim 3 , the at least one mechanical spring being a compression spring or compression springs interposed between the mounting point on the mounting bracket and the mounting point on the follower arm.5. The assembly of claim 3 , further comprising a spring guide positioned to guide at least one of the at least one spring.6. The assembly of claim 1 , the cam ...

Vehicle Door Opening and Closing Apparatus

A vehicle door opening and closing apparatus includes a rail configured to be mounted on a vehicle body, a roller unit configured to be mounted on a vehicle door, move along the rail, and allow the vehicle door to open and close in a sliding mode and a swing mode, a center rail configured to extend from a rear edge of a door aperture of the vehicle body, a center roller unit configured to be guided along the center rail, and a flap mechanism configured to prevent the center roller unit from being separated from the center rail in the sliding mode, and to allow the center roller unit to be released from the center rail in the swing mode.

DRIVE DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING A VEHICLE ASSEMBLY

A drive device for adjusting a vehicle assembly including an electromotive adjustment drive for adjusting the vehicle assembly and a control device for controlling the adjustment drive, the control device is configured to actuate the adjustment drive in a holding mode for holding the vehicle assembly. It is provided that the control device includes a regulation module for regulating a characteristic variable of the adjustment drive and a control module, wherein the regulation module is configured to determine a correcting variable for regulating the characteristic variable of the adjustment drive in the holding mode with reference to a specified setpoint value, and the control module is configured to evaluate a change of the correcting variable to detect an adjustment request for adjusting the vehicle assembly. 1. A drive device configured to adjust a vehicle assembly , the drive device comprising:an electromotive adjustment drive configured to adjust the vehicle assembly; and a control device configured to control the adjustment drive, wherein the control device is further configured to command the adjustment drive to operate in a holding mode, in which the adjustment drive is actuated to hold the vehicle assembly, whereincontrol device includesa regulation module configured to regulate a characteristic variable of the adjustment drive and determine a correcting variable for regulating the characteristic variable of the adjustment drive, in the holding mode, with reference to a specified setpoint value, anda control module configured to evaluate a change of the correcting variable to detect an adjustment request to adjust the vehicle assembly.2. The drive device of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic variable is a current of the adjustment drive or a speed of the adjustment drive.3. The drive device of claim 1 , wherein the control module is further configured to identify an adjustment request in response to a change of the correcting variable crossing a ...

DOOR CLOSER

A door closer with an electric motor-assisted closing feature, that may generate its own power to assist in closing, and controls the speed of opening and closing of the door during generation is disclosed. Embodiments of the present disclosure are realized by a motorized door closer that electrically creates a latch boost force for a closing door. The door closer includes a motor disposed to operatively connect to a door so that the door will be moved toward closed when the motor moves, and a position sensor to determine a position of the door. A processor is programmed to exert a closing force on the door in the latch boost region or when it otherwise detects that a motor assist is needed. 1. A door closer comprising:an electric combination motor and generator configured to be operatively connected to a door movable between a closed position and an open position, the electric combination motor and generator having a drive shaft, wherein the drive shaft of the electric combination motor and generator rotates when the door moves in the direction of opening and in the direction of closing, the combination motor and generator being configured to apply force to move the door in the direction of closing in response to the rotation of the drive shaft of the electric combination motor and generator;a speed sensor for determining closing speed of the door;a timer for determining closing time of the door;an electrical energy storage element connected to the combination motor and generator and configured to store electrical energy generated by the electric combination motor and generator as the door moves in the direction of opening or closing; anda combination motor and generator controller connected to the speed sensor, timer and combination motor and generator, the controller receiving input from the speed sensor and timer and controlling operation of the electric combination motor and generator, the controller determining whether the door has closed within a ...

Bidirectional Damper And Shower Door Assembly

A bidirectional damper comprises a mounting bracket, a tension spring, two damping cylinders and two engaging members; the mounting bracket comprises a first bracket plate, a second bracket plate and a connecting plate connected between the first bracket plate and the second bracket plate, the connecting plate comprises a main body section and extension sections at two ends of the main body section; the damping cylinder, the tension spring and the two engaging members are located between the first bracket plate and the second bracket plate, the damping cylinder and the tension spring are respectively arranged at two sides of the connecting plate, and the two extension sections are bent from the main body section towards the tension spring.

POWER BOOST MODULE

An exemplary method relates to operating a door closer assembly including a closer body, a pinion rotatably mounted to the closer body, a motor including a motor shaft, and a bidirectional clutch connected between the pinion and the motor shaft. The method generally involves permitting, by the clutch, rotation of the pinion in each of a first direction and a second direction without transmitting rotation of the pinion in either direction to the motor shaft; sensing, with a sensor, a rotational position of the pinion; comparing, by a controller, the rotational position of the pinion with a desired rotational position; based upon the comparing, driving the motor to rotate the motor shaft; and by the clutch, coupling the motor shaft with the pinion in response to rotation of the motor shaft, thereby transmitting torque from the motor shaft to the pinion and urging the pinion toward the desired rotational position. 1. A power boost module configured for use with a door closer comprising a closer body and a pinion rotatably mounted to the closer body , the power boost module comprising:a housing defining a chamber, wherein the housing is configured for mounting to at least one of the closer body or a structure to which the closer body is mounted;a clutch seated in the chamber, the clutch comprising a clutch input component and a clutch output component, wherein the clutch output component is configured for rotational coupling with the pinion such that a rotational position of the clutch output component corresponds to a rotational position of the pinion, wherein the clutch is configured to permit the clutch output component to rotate relative to the clutch input component, and wherein the clutch is configured to cause rotation of the clutch output component in response to rotation of the clutch input component;a motor seated in the chamber, the motor including a motor shaft, wherein the motor shaft is operably connected with the clutch input component such that rotation ...

VEHICLE DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE

A vehicle door opening and closing device includes: a detection unit having three or more detection sections that detect a detected object, wherein each of the detection sections has a detection range for the detected object, and two or more operation zones are formed by partial overlapping of the detection ranges of the detection sections adjacent to each other; and a control section that causes a door driving section to control a door to open and close when a predetermined movement performed by the detected object is detected in any of the two or more operation zones. The control section uses detection results of two of the detection sections corresponding to the operation zone where the detected object has been first detected for detection of movement of the detected object in preference to detection results of other the detection sections. 1. A vehicle door opening and closing device , comprising:a door driving section that drives a door to open and close with respect to a vehicle body;a detection unit having three or more detection sections that detect a detected object around the door, wherein the detection sections respectively have detection ranges for the detected object, the detection sections are arranged on the vehicle body at intervals in a width direction of the door, and two or more operation zones are formed by partial overlapping of the detection ranges of the detection sections adjacent to each other; anda control section that sequentially conducts detections of the detected object for the operation zones based on a basis of changes in distances obtained from detection results of the detection sections, and that causes the door driving section to control the door to open and close when a predetermined movement performed by the detected object is detected in any of the operation zones,wherein the control section conduct a first process where the detection results of two of the detection sections corresponding to a first operation zone of the ...

AUTOMATIC DUAL ELECTRIC MOTOR TAILGATE LIFT SYSTEM

A motor vehicle tailgate power lift system for displacing a motor vehicle tailgate between a closed position and at least one open position includes a first actuator for lengthening and shortening a first stay cable attached to a first tailgate side and a second actuator for lengthening and shortening a second stay cable attached to a second, opposed tailgate side. First and second sensors disposed on a motor vehicle body to which the tailgate is hingedly attached independently detect a latching operation of a first tailgate latch and a second tailgate latch. A controller is responsive to the first and second sensor to operate the first and second actuators when closing the tailgate, thereby adjusting for any tailgate to vehicle body misalignment. 1. A motor vehicle tailgate power lift system for displacing a motor vehicle tailgate between a closed position and at least one open position , comprising:a first motor for lengthening and shortening a first stay cable attached to a first tailgate side; anda second motor for lengthening and shortening a second stay cable attached to a second, opposed tailgate side.2. The system of claim 1 , further including first and second sensors for detecting a latching operation of a first tailgate latch and a second tailgate latch.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the first motor and the second motor is operatively connected to a cable drum for lengthening and shortening the stay cables.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first motor and the second motor are disposed on opposed top rear portions of the motor vehicle body sides whereby the first stay cable and second stay cable are shortened by spooling onto respective first and second cable drums to displace the tailgate to a closed claim 3 , latching position.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first motor and the second motor each are controlled to displace the tailgate to a plurality of partially open configurations.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein one of the ...

Hinge device for the rotatable movement of a closing element

A hinge device for the rotatable movement of a closing element, such as a door, a window, a shutter or the like, between a closing position and an opening position, includes a fixed element anchorable to a stationary support structure; a movable element anchorable to the closing element so that the movable element rotates around a first longitudinal axis between a first opening position and a second closing position; a plunger that is operatively coupled to the movable element by a coupling system configured so that along a first section of the sliding of a connecting shaft, the plunger does not slide, thereby allowing a free rotation of the movable element, and along a second section of the sliding of the connecting shaft, the plunger slides integrally joined with the connecting shaft, thereby controlling the rotation of the movable element. 110.-. (canceled)11. A hinge device for a rotatable movement of a closing element between a closing position and an opening position , the closing element being anchorable to a stationary support structure , the hinge device comprising:a fixed element anchorable to one of the stationary support structure and the closing element; anda movable element anchorable to another one of the stationary support structure and the closing element, the fixed and the movable elements being mutually coupled so that the movable element rotates around a first longitudinal axis between an opening position and a closing position of the closing element,wherein one of the fixed or the movable elements includes a main body with an inner cavity having a hydraulic sealing element dividing the inner cavity into a first hydraulic working chamber and a second mechanical working chamber, andwherein the inner cavity further has a plunger disposed therein that is slidable along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis between a stroke-start position and an end-stroke position, the plunger comprising:a head sealingly inserted into the first hydraulic ...

HINGE, LEAF AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

An anti-ligature hinge for a door and associated methods and systems are provided. The anti-ligature hinge has a hinge bracket operatively associable with a support and a hinge member operatively associable with a leaf. The hinge member is connectable to the hinge bracket and rotatable relative to the hinge bracket about an axis of rotation. The hinge member can disconnect from the hinge bracket in response to a threshold force acting along or transverse to the axis or rotation. This hinge is for eliminating ligature points in doors where vulnerable individuals are to be left unsupervised. 1. An anti-ligature hinge for a door , the hinge comprising:a hinge bracket operatively associable with a support; and the hinge member being connectable to the hinge bracket, with the hinge member being rotatable relative to the hinge bracket about an axis of rotation;', a transverse threshold force comprising a transverse force component transverse to the axis of rotation, the transverse threshold force being the same in at least two directions transverse to the axis of rotation; and/or', 'an axial threshold force comprising a force component acting along the axis of rotation., 'wherein the hinge member is disconnectable from the hinge bracket in response to at least one threshold force, the at least one threshold force being selected from one or more of], 'a hinge member operatively associable with a leaf;'}2. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the hinge member is connected to the hinge bracket by a hinge biasing means.3. The hinge of claim 2 , wherein the hinge biasing means exerts a hinge biasing force along the axis of rotation biasing the hinge member towards the hinge bracket.4. The hinge of claim 2 , wherein the hinge biasing means at least partially determines the at least one threshold force.5. The hinge of comprising a hinge biasing member providing a magnetic hinge biasing force.6. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the transverse direction comprises a direction in a plane ...

Method for installing a guide assembly for a movable furniture part

A method for installing a guide assembly for a movable furniture part includes preferably carrying out chronologically in the following order: arranging on the furniture wall a first guide rail for guiding the movable furniture part, and arranging on a first longitudinal side of the first guide rail a drive device for influencing the movement of the movable furniture part on the furniture wall, the first guide rail and the drive device preferably being connected together. If the movable furniture part comprises at least two door leaves connected together in an articulated manner, arranging a second guide rail for guiding the movable furniture part on the furniture wall on a second longitudinal side of the first guide rail, the first guide rail and the second guide rail preferably being connected together in a form-fitting and/or movable manner in particular.

SWING DOOR-BASED ENTRANCE SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED OPERABILITY IN EMERGENCY MODE

An automatic door operator () in adapted for use in an entrance system () that comprises a swing door member () being operable between a closed position () which prevents passage, and an open position () which admits passage. The automatic door operator () has an electric motor (), an activation sensor () configured for manual actuation by a person wishing to pass through the entrance system, and a controller () having a normal operating mode and an emergency mode. In the normal operating mode, the controller is responsive to the activation sensor () and configured for, when the activation sensor () is actuated, controlling the motor () to generate torque for causing the door member () in the entrance system () to move from the closed position () to the open position (), and to stay in the open position () during a configured hold open period (). 130110181930. An automatic door operator () for use in an entrance system () that comprises a swing door member () being operable between a closed position () which prevents passage , and an open position () which admits passage , the automatic door operator () comprising:{'b': '34', 'an electric motor ();'}{'b': '15', 'an activation sensor () configured for manual actuation by a person wishing to pass through the entrance system; and'}{'b': '31', 'a controller () having a normal operating mode and an emergency mode,'}{'b': '15', 'wherein, in the normal operating mode, the controller is responsive to the activation sensor () and configured for{'b': 15', '34', '10', '1', '18', '19', '19', '43, 'when the activation sensor () is actuated, controlling the motor () to generate torque for causing the door member () in the entrance system () to move from the closed position () to the open position (), and to stay in the open position () during a configured hold open period (), and'}{'b': 15', '44', '34', '10', '19', '45, 'when the configured hold open period has lapsed and the activation sensor () is maintained actuated (), ...

SLIDING AND BRAKING DEVICE FOR SLIDING DOORS AND SHUTTERS

A sliding and braking device () of sliding doors closing off and opening two adjacent rooms comprises a profile () made of metal or other suitable material having a substantially “C” shaped cross-section with a lower horizontal branch or base (), attached with screws or equivalent means to the inner face of the door () to be moved and fitted with an inverted “U” seat constituting the sliding guide () for one or more wheels () of at least one support () attached to a wall (), above the through opening between said rooms. The device further comprises two damper stops (), each consisting of a piston (), a coil spring () overlapping one another and a pivoting slider (). The two damper stops () are opposite and fixed along the base () of the profile () misaligned with each other; the pivoting slider () which such stops are fitted with, are provided with and abutted by an appendage () and () projecting from the support () and defining an actuator. 1101222141920404224262838242212161238565840) A device () for the sliding and braking of sliding doors and shutters , especially for closing and passing through two adjacent rooms , comprising a profile () made of metal or other suitable material having a substantially “C” shaped cross-section with lower horizontal branch or base () , fixed with screws or equivalent means to the inner side of the door () to be moved and fitted with an inverted “U” constituting the guide () for one or more wheels () of at least one support () attached to the wall () above the through opening between said rooms , further comprising two damper stops () each composed of a piston () , a coil spring () positioned above one another and a pivoting slider () , characterised in that the two damper stops () are opposite and fixed along the base () of the profile () misaligned with each other , one of them being closer to the vertical branch () of said profile () , the pivoting slider () which said damper stops are provided with abutting with an appendage () ...

VEHICLE WITH A DEVICE FOR MANUALLY AND/OR ELECTROMOTIVELY ADJUSTING A VEHICLE DOOR RELATIVE TO A VEHICLE BODY

A vehicle door arranged on a vehicle body and a device for manually and/or electromotively adjusting the vehicle door relative to the vehicle body including an output element moved on adjustment of the vehicle door and a switching device configured to switch between a coupling state and a freewheeling state, and a control device. The switching device configured to couple the output element to a further assembly in the coupling state and to disengage it from the further assembly in the freewheeling state such that the output element is movable with respect to the further assembly. At least one sensor device configured to detect a signal indicating an occupant's wish to get out of the vehicle, and configured to evaluate the signal for detecting an exit wish and actuate the switching device to switch into the coupling state. 2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the number of sensors include a capacitive sensor.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a first sensor of the number of sensors is disposed on a body portion of the vehicle body and is configured to detect an approach by the vehicle occupant towards the body portion or a touch by the vehicle occupant of the body portion.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the signal is based on the approach or to the touch of the body portion.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a second sensor of the number of sensors is disposed on a portion of the vehicle door and is configured to detect an approach by the vehicle occupant towards the portion of the vehicle door or a touch by the vehicle occupant of the portion of the vehicle door.6. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the portion of the vehicle door is a door handle and wherein the signal is based on the approach towards the door handle or the touch of the door handle.7. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the number of sensors are either disposed on the vehicle door or on a vehicle seat claim 1 , wherein the control device is further configured to evaluate the signal by means of a ...

Door opening and closing device

An opening and closing load device includes a door configured to be openable and closable with respect to an opening in a side of a housing, the housing including a perimeter wall surrounding the opening, a seal member provided on a perimeter of the door or the perimeter wall and configured to seal the opening when the door is closed to sandwich the seal member between the door and the perimeter wall, and a controller configured to adjust an attraction force between the door and the perimeter wall based on a distance between the door and the perimeter wall.

DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH HIGH AND LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLIES FOR INTEGRATED ELECTRIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE DOOR

A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, a power converter such as an AC/DC converter operably associated the door frame, and a DC electric device mounted to the door and electrically connected to the AC/DC converter. The AC/DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit operably associated with the door system. 1. A door system , comprising:a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening;a door pivotally attached to the door frame;an AC/DC converter operably associated with the door frame and configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit operably associated with the door system; anda DC electric device mounted to the door and electrically connected to the AC/DC converter.2. The door system of claim 1 , wherein the door frame includes a pair of parallel claim 1 , spaced apart first and second jamb members claim 1 , and a horizontally extending jamb rail member claim 1 , and wherein the AC/DC converter is mounted to one of the jamb members or the jamb rail member.3. The door system of claim 2 , further comprising a battery mounted within the door claim 2 , wherein the battery is operably connected to the AC/DC converter and to the DC electric device.4. The door system of claim 3 , wherein an electrical wire system is disposed within the door and is electrically connected to the AC/DC converter and to the DC electric device.5. The door system of claim 4 , wherein a plurality of DC electric devices are mounted to the door claim 4 , and wherein each of the DC electric devices is electrically connected to the electrical wire system.6. The door system of claim 5 , wherein the electrical wire system is a wire harness.7. The door system of claim 6 , wherein the DC electric devices include at least one of a LED claim 6 , a powered door lock claim 6 , and a video camera.8. The door system of claim 7 , further comprising a power management ...

DOOR SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRIC DEVICES

A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, an AC/DC converter configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit operably associated with the door system, a slot in the door, a pre-wired receptacle disposed in the slot, and a DC electric device removably disposed in the pre-wired receptacle and electrically connected to the AC/DC converter through the electrical connector of the pre-wired receptacle. The pre-wired receptacle comprises an electrical connector electrically connected the AC/DC converter. 1. A door system , comprising:a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening;a door pivotally attached to the door frame;an AC/DC converter configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit operably associated with the door system;a slot in the door;a pre-wired receptacle disposed in the slot, the pre-wired receptacle comprising an electrical connector electrically connected the AC/DC converter; anda DC electric device removably disposed in the pre-wired receptacle and electrically connected to the AC/DC converter through the electrical connector of the pre-wired receptacle.2. The door system of claim 1 , wherein the electrical connector comprises one of a plug connector and socket connector.3. The door system of wherein the slot is formed in a peripheral edge of the door.4. The door system of claim 3 , wherein the door comprises an inner door frame including top and bottom rails and first and second stiles claim 3 , and wherein the slot is formed in one of the stiles or rails.5. The door system of claim 5 , wherein the slot opens on the peripheral edge of one of the stiles or rails.6. The door system of claim 1 , wherein the DC electric device comprises one of a powered door latch claim 1 , a sensor claim 1 , a door state sensor claim 1 , and a LED.7. The door system of claim 2 , wherein the receptacle opens on a facing of the door.8. The door system of claim 7 , ...

Temperature activated door spring

A temperature activated door spring device includes a spring having a coil with a contiguous upper arm and lower arm. The coil includes an inner hinge pin hole and has a circumferential edge sized to mount on the top of a hinge knuckle. A collar is affixed within the inner hinge pin hole wherein the inner hinge pin hole is encompassed by the collar sized to accept an inserted hinge pin. A pellet hole is located proximate an extended end of the upper arm, wherein the pellet hole is sized to accept a fusible pellet. An upper portion of the pellet hole traverses through the upper arm and a lower portion of the pellet hole traverses through the lower arm so that when a fusible pellet is inserted into the pellet hole it holds the upper arm and the lower arm together in a spring loaded position.

OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR

An opening and closing device for a vehicle sliding door, including: a latch; a ratchet; a power closer; a closing lever configured to rotate the latch in a closing direction from a half latched position to a fully latched position, by being rotated by motor power of the power closer; a cancel lever configured to shift between: a coupling position where rotation of the closing lever is transmitted to the latch; and a cancel position where rotation of the closing lever is not transmitted to the latch; and a first lever and a second lever configured to move the cancel lever from the coupling position to the cancel position by operation of an operating handle of a sliding door, wherein the cancel lever includes a non-flat reinforced contacting part to which the first lever and the second lever are independently configured to brought into contact. 1. An opening and closing device for a vehicle sliding door , comprising:a latch configured to engage with a striker provided on a vehicle body;a ratchet configured to engage with the latch so as to maintain engagement of the latch with the striker;a power closer including a motor;a closing lever configured to rotate the latch in a closing direction from a half latched position to a fully latched position, by being rotated by motor power of the power closer; a coupling position where rotation of the closing lever is transmitted to the latch; and', 'a cancel position where rotation of the closing lever is not transmitted to the latch; and, 'a cancel lever configured to shift betweena first lever and a second lever configured to move the cancel lever from the coupling position to the cancel position by operation of an operating handle of a sliding door, whereinthe cancel lever includes a non-flat reinforced contacting part to which the first lever and the second lever are independently configured to brought into contact.2. The device according to claim 1 , whereinthe first lever and the second lever are pivotally supported on a ...

DOOR CLOSER ARRANGEMENT

The aim of the invention is to achieve a door closer arrangement where the force needed for opening the door is not so substantial. The invention comprises a door closer, a slide rail, and an arm that connects the door closer with the slide rail. The arrangement comprises also a second rail, which is arranged to form a slide slope for the door closer and the auxiliary spring arrangement. 1. A door closer arrangement comprising a door closer , a slide rail , and an arm that connects the door closer with the slide rail , whereinthe arrangement comprises a second rail, and a carriage to be attached to the second rail in a sliding manner, and wherein the carriage is arranged to form an attachment with the door closer, the door closer arrangement also comprising a first low-friction arrangement between the second rail and the carriage, and a second low-friction arrangement between the arm and the slide rail, the door closer arrangement also comprising an auxiliary motion arrangement in order to aid movement of the carriage and the door closer along the second rail,the auxiliary motion arrangement comprising a raising part at a first end of the second rail, the first end being the end to be installed nearby a hinge side of a door forming a slide slope for the door closer, the auxiliary motion arrangement comprising also an auxiliary spring arrangement,the auxiliary spring arrangement comprising an harvesting arm, a carrier and a third rail, the third rail being on the second rail and the carrier being attached moveable on the third rail so that the carrier is capable to move along the third rail, the harvesting arm being turnable attached to the carrier at a first end of the harvesting arm, and being turnable and moveable attached to the slide rail at a second end of the harvesting arm,the auxiliary spring arrangement further comprising an harvesting spring attached on the second rail and a transmission mechanism between the harvesting spring and the carrier in order to ...

Luggage Case

A luggage case, more particularly for a powered two-wheeled vehicle, has a lid which is movably mounted relative to a body of the luggage case by at least one hinge. In the vicinity of the hinge there is provided a damping element which, when the lid is closed, comes into contact with a component that moves with the lid, thereby damping the closing movement.

Automatic closing apparatus

Disclosed herein is an automatic closing apparatus for a sliding apparatus. The sliding apparatus comprises a fixed rail, a movable rail, and the automatic closing apparatus. The automatic closing apparatus includes a body, a slider, a housing, a damping unit, and an elastic body. The body is provided on the fixed rail and has an actuating space therein. The body includes: a guide wall that is provided in the actuating space and includes a curved guide part and a linear guide part; and a receiving space formed adjacent to the curved guide part. The slider is locked to or unlocked from a locking member of the movable rail and slides in an open or close direction under guide of the guide wall. The housing is coupled to the body. The damping unit is installed in the housing. The elastic body is fastened to the housing and the slider.

MAGNETIC LOCKSET

An exemplary lockset includes a mortise case, a magnet assembly mounted in the mortise case, and a manual actuator operable to move the magnet assembly between a coupling position in which a first magnet of the magnet assembly is aligned with a reference point and a decoupling position in which the first magnet is misaligned with the reference point. In certain embodiments, the magnet assembly further includes a second magnet having an opposite polarity as the first magnet, and the second magnet is misaligned with the reference point when the magnet assembly is in the coupling position and is aligned with the reference point when the magnet assembly is in the decoupling position. 1. A lockset configured for mounting in a door having a free edge , the lockset comprising:a mortise case configured for mounting within the door, the mortise case including a faceplate configured for mounting to the free edge, the faceplate defining a reference plane including a reference point having a fixed location relative to the faceplate;a first magnet assembly movably mounted in the mortise case adjacent the faceplate, the first magnet assembly comprising a first plurality of magnets, wherein each magnet of the first plurality of magnets has a first pole and a second pole of an opposite polarity as the first pole, wherein the first plurality of magnets includes a first magnet and a second magnet, wherein the first pole of the first magnet faces the reference plane, wherein the second pole of the second magnet faces the reference plane, and wherein the first magnet assembly generates a first magnetic field; anda manual actuator movably mounted to the mortise case, wherein the manual actuator is operably coupled with the first magnet assembly such that actuation of the manual actuator moves the first magnet assembly from a coupling position to a decoupling position; andwherein movement of the first magnet assembly between the coupling position and the decoupling position alters a ...

Oven Door Assembly with Adjustable Center of Gravity

A door assembly for providing selective access to a chamber of an appliance includes adjustable balancing masses mounted to the door assembly to enable adjustment of the door assembly's center of gravity. Specifically, the door assembly includes one or more spring hinges attaching the door assembly to the appliance cabinet. Balancing mass are positioned on a mounting apparatus attached to the frame of the door assembly. To achieve an appropriate balance between the gravitational moment of the door assembly and the torsional stiffness of the spring hinges, the balancing masses may be adjusted on the mounting apparatus, thereby altering the center of gravity and gravitational moment generated by the door assembly to a predetermined amount appropriate for a given torsional stiffness of the spring hinge. 1. A door assembly for providing selective access to a chamber of an appliance , the door assembly comprising:a frame defining a vertical, a lateral, and a transverse direction;a hinge for rotatably coupling the frame to the appliance;a mounting apparatus attached to the frame; anda balancing mass positioned on the mounting apparatus such that the frame and the balancing mass exert a predetermined gravitational moment on the hinge, and wherein the balancing mass is at least partially contained within a volume defined by the frame.2. The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting apparatus further comprises a first mounting position at which the balancing mass may be attached and a second mounting position at which the balancing mass may be attached.3. The door assembly of claim 2 , wherein the balancing mass is adjustable between the first mounting position to exert a first gravitational moment on the hinge and the second mounting position to exert a second gravitational moment on the hinge.4. The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined gravitational moment is selected based on a torsional stiffness of the hinge.5. The door assembly of claim 3 , ...

DRIVE FOR A ROTATABLE WING

A drive for a rotatable wing, the drive including an electric motor, a transmission, an output shaft, which is coupled to the electric motor by means of the transmission and can be coupled to the wing in order to move the wing between a closed position and an open position by means of the electric motor, and a force device for applying a force to the output shaft. The drive can have a compact design in that the force on the output shaft produces a torque that has a threshold value which must be overcome in the currentless state of the electric motor in order to move the wing from the closed position to the open position and that disappears in the open position of the wing, and/or in that the force device has a spring arranged transversely to the axis of the drive shaft of the electric motor and transversely to the axis of the output shaft. 1. A drive for a rotatable wing comprising:an electric motor,a gear,an output shaft which is coupled to the electric motor via the gear and is coupleable to the wing in order to move the wing back and forth between a closed position and an open position by means of the electric motor, anda force device for applying a force to the output shaft, which force generates a torque on the output shaft, which torque has a threshold value which is to be overcome in the currentless state of the electric motor in order to move the wing from the closed position to the open position and which torque vanishes in the open position of the wing.2. A drive for a rotatable wing comprising:an electric motor,a gear,an output shaft which is coupled to the electric motor via the gear and is coupleable to the wing in order to move the wing back and forth between a closed position and an open position by means of the electric motor, anda force device for applying a force to the output shaft, the force device having a spring situated transversely to the axis of the drive shaft of the electric motor and transversely to the axis of the output shaft.3. The ...

Damping hinge

A damping hinge includes a first joining part; a revolving part pivotably connected to the first joining part and being capable to revolve among a first position, a second position and a third position; a supporting module arranged within the first joining part for pressing the revolving part to keep the revolving part and the first joining part stay in a relative position; a second joining part fastened to the revolving part for connecting the upper cover; a first enforcement frame arranged on the first joining part; and a damping module including a damper holder pivotably connected to the second joining part, a damper consisted of a damper body fastened on the damper holder as a fixed end and a actuating portion as a free end being able to move up and down, a damper spring connected between the second joining part and the damper holder.

HINGE ARRANGEMENT

A hinge arrangement having a first hinge part and having a second hinge part, which are connected to one another such that they can pivot, a first hinge pin being formed on the first hinge part, on which a first hinge sleeve is pivotably mounted, which forms a first sliding bearing with the first hinge pin, a dimensionally stable support part being connected to the first hinge sleeve. A first axial protrusion is formed on a first axial end face of the first hinge pin, which engages in an arcuate first groove of the first hinge sleeve, wherein a circumferential first side wall of the first groove together with the first axial end face and an inner side of an end cover fixed at the end of the first hinge sleeve delimits a working space which is filled with a damping fluid for damping a relative movement of the first axial protrusion with respect to the first groove. 1. A hinge arrangement comprising a first hinge part and a second hinge part , said second hinge part being pivotably connected to the first hinge part , wherein a first hinge pin protrudes from the first hinge part along a hinge axis , and wherein a first hinge sleeve is pivotably mounted on the first hinge pin , which first hinge sleeve forms a first sliding bearing with the first hinge pin , the hinge arrangement further comprising a carrier part connected to the first hinge sleeve , wherein a first axial protrusion is formed on a first axial end face of the first hinge pin , which protrusion engages in an arcuately formed first groove formed in the first hinge sleeve , wherein a circumferential first side wall of the first groove , together with the first axial end face and an inner side of an end cover fixed at the end to the first hinge sleeve , delimits a working space in which a damping fluid is accommodated for damping a relative movement of the first hinge pin , which is provided with the first axial protrusion , with respect to the first hinge sleeve.2. The hinge arrangement according to claim 1 ...

NUT LEADSCREW TYPE AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING MECHANISM, AUTOMOBILE AUTOMATIC DOOR AND AUTOMOBILE

The present disclosure relates to a nut leadscrew type automatic door opening and closing mechanism, an automobile automatic door and an automobile. The nut leadscrew type automatic door opening and closing mechanism includes a driving device, a leadscrew, a nut pushing block and a pushing rod, wherein the driving device is fixedly connected to a door, the leadscrew is rotatably mounted on the door, the nut pushing block is sleeved on the leadscrew, a first end of the pushing rod is hinged to the nut pushing block, a second end of the pushing rod is hinged to a main body, the driving device is capable of driving the leadscrew to rotate, so as to allow the nut pushing block and the pushing rod to be reciprocally linearly movable along the leadscrew, and then allow the pushing rod to drive the door to open or close relative to the main body. 1. A nut leadscrew type automatic door opening and closing mechanism , comprising a driving device , a leadscrew , a nut pushing block and a pushing rod , wherein the driving device is fixedly connected to a door , the leadscrew is rotatably mounted on the door , the nut pushing block is sleeved on the leadscrew , a first end of the push rod is hinged to the nut push block and a second end of the push rod is hinged to a main body , the driving device is capable of driving the leadscrew to rotate , so as to allow the nut pushing block and the pushing rod to be reciprocally linearly movable along the leadscrew , and then allow the pushing rod to drive the door to open or close relative to the main body.2. The nut leadscrew type automatic door opening and closing mechanism according to claim 1 , further comprising a bracket fixedly connected to the door claim 1 , both ends of the leadscrew are rotationally connected to the bracket claim 1 , the driving device is fixed to the bracket claim 1 , and the driving device is drivingly connected to the leadscrew.3. The nut leadscrew type automatic door opening and closing mechanism according ...

Hydraulic hinges with an integrated soft-closure system with a regulatory base and adjustable screws

A hydraulic hinge with a soft-closure integrated system with a regulatory base and adjustable screws, the hydraulic hinge comprising: a main coupling container body; a top cover; a soft-closure adjuster screw; a depth-adjustable screw; a right and left lateral adjustable screw; a height-from-door adjustable screw; four guided rivets; a primary union neck; a union lock; a bowl-shape pushing piece; a closure spring; two stabilizer bushings; a slow-closure neck; a slow-closure yoke; a hydraulic piston; an easy-installation support base; a regulatory support base; two coupling pluralities holes; a coupling plurality of two parallel arms located at the center of the regulatory support base; and a guide rivet that it axially goes from one side to the other side.

CLOSURE PANEL EXTENSION MECHANISM WITH MULTIPLE SPRINGS

An extension mechanism for coupling with a closure panel to assist in opening and closing of the closure panel of a vehicle between a fully closed position and a fully open position of the closure panel, the extension mechanism including: an inner tube having an outer surface; an outer tube having an inner surface and overlapping the inner tube for at least a portion of the outer surface along an extension axis, such that the inner surface and the outer surface are adjacent to one another when overlapped; a first spring positioned along the extension axis in an interior of the outer tube; a second spring positioned along the extension axis in an interior of the inner tube; a seal positioned between the inner surface and the outer surface; and a stopper to engage the first spring at one end and engage the second spring at an opposite end such that the first spring and the second spring are in series with one another along the extension axis; wherein the one end and the opposite end are spaced apart from one another such that the seal is positioned between the one and opposite end. 1. An extension mechanism for coupling with a closure panel to assist in opening and closing of the closure panel of a vehicle between a fully closed position and a fully open position of the closure panel , the extension mechanism including:an inner tube having an outer surface;an outer tube having an inner surface and overlapping the inner tube for at least a portion of the outer surface along an extension axis, such that the inner surface and the outer surface are adjacent to one another when overlapped;a first spring positioned along the extension axis in an interior of the outer tube;a second spring positioned along the extension axis in an interior of the inner tube;a seal positioned between the inner surface and the outer surface; anda stopper to engage the first spring at one end and engage the second spring at an opposite end such that the first spring and the second spring are in ...

INVERTED CONSTANT FORCE WINDOW BALANCE HAVING SLIDABLE COIL HOUSING

An inverted constant force window balance system has a carrier assembly including a housing with a first and a second housing wall, a coil spring with a free end, and a shoe assembly slidably coupled to the housing. The shoe assembly includes a first and a second shoe face. The housing slides between a first and a second position relative to the shoe assembly. When in the first position, the first and second housing walls are substantially non-coplanar with the first shoe face, and when in the second position, the first housing wall is substantially coplanar with the first shoe face and substantially non-coplanar with the second shoe face. The shoe assembly receives a pivot bar from a window sash and extends a brake upon rotation thereof. The balance system also includes a mounting bracket releasably coupled to the housing and coupled to the free end of the coil spring. 1. An inverted constant force window balance system comprising: a housing comprising a first housing wall and a second housing wall substantially parallel to the first housing wall;', 'a coil spring disposed within the housing, the coil spring comprising a free end; and', wherein the shoe assembly comprises a first shoe face and a second shoe face substantially parallel to the first shoe face,', 'wherein the housing is configured to slide between a first position and a second position relative to the shoe assembly,', 'wherein when in the first position, the first housing wall and the second housing wall are substantially non-coplanar with the first shoe face,', 'wherein when in the second position, the first housing wall is substantially coplanar with the first shoe face and substantially non-coplanar with the second shoe face, and', 'wherein the shoe assembly is configured to receive a pivot bar from a window sash and extend at least one brake upon rotation of the pivot bar; and, 'a shoe assembly slidably coupled to the housing,'}], 'a carrier assembly comprisinga mounting bracket releasably coupled ...

Device for moving a furniture flap and piece of furniture

A device is proposed for moving a furniture flap received on a furniture body of a piece of furniture having a spring-force unit, which assists the opening and/or the closing of the furniture flap by a predetermined force action of the spring-force unit via an adjusting arm engaging with the furniture flap in the mounted state. According to the invention, an electrically switchable adjusting unit is provided, which is coupled to the spring-force unit in such a way that a movement of the spring-force unit into a predetermined adjustment position of the spring-force unit on the piece of furniture occurs by a switching of the adjusting unit in the mounted state of the device so that a degree of force action of the spring-force unit on the furniture flap can be adjusted in dependence on the adjustment position of the spring-force unit.

Door Operator Assembly

A combination door operator assembly and door, wherein the door operator assembly includes an operator unit mounted to the door on the pushing side thereof, an arm linkage having a driving arm and a driven arm, a second mounting bracket preferably on the frame of the door, a rechargeable power storage pack having at least one of a rechargeable battery and one or more capacitors, and a controller, for monitoring a speed and a position of the door, wherein when the door moves faster than a predetermined speed, the motor is used as a generator to charge the rechargeable power storage pack and the speed of the door is reduced.

HINGE DEVICE WITH DAMPING OF THE TERMINAL PORTION OF THE CLOSING STROKE

A hinge device () damps the terminal portion of the closing stroke of a door of an appliance and has a first connection () fixed to a frame of the appliance and pivotally connected by a pivot hinge () to a second connection () fixed to the door to allow a stroke between opening and the closing. The device () includes: 21816171517) The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a resilient means () acting in a detach direction between the fixed portion () and the mobile portion () of the motion damping means () so as to effect an elastic return of the mobile portion () into a rest condition.32126322) The device according to claim 1 , wherein the first pinion means () is fixed to a respective rotation pin () connected to the first connection means () in a freely rotatable manner around a rotation pin axis claim 1 , and the first pinion means is engaged to the second rack means ().42126272832722) The device according to claim 3 , wherein the first pinion means () is fixed to a respective rotation pin () and it is engaged to a third pinion means () fixed to a respective rotation pin () parallel to the pin of the first pinion means and connected to the first connection means (); said third pinion means () is engaged with the second rack means ().5155) The device according to claim 1 , wherein the motion damping means () lying on the rotation plane of the second connection means () is orthogonally oriented in respect to the latter in the closed condition.6911510303931933399) The device according to claim 1 , wherein the first rack means () comprises a toothed sector and an elongated protrusion assigned to match with the portion () of the second connection means () and aligned to the toothed sector; and wherein the first guide means () comprise at least one among the first elongated buttonhole () obtained in the first connection means () aligned with the direction of sliding motion of the first rack means () and slidably engaged by a plurality of slide pins () fixed ...

HINGE

A hinge including: a first leaf assembly accommodating a portion of a first panel having a first cut-out section, the first leaf assembly including a first insert component which is tight fittingly receivable within the first cut-out section; a second leaf assembly, hingedly coupled to the first leaf assembly, for accommodating a portion of a second panel having a second cut-out section; one or more biasing components to bias the hinge toward a closed position; and a dampener to slow movement of the first and second leaf assemblies to the closed position, a first portion of the dampener is located within the first insert component and a second portion is configured to at least partially retract within the first insert component when coming into contact with the second leaf assembly during movement, a second portion of the dampener extends and retracts along an axis coplanar with the first panel. 1. A hinge including:a first leaf assembly including a first front leaf component coupled to a first rear leaf component for accommodating therebetween a portion of a first panel having a first cut-out section, wherein the first leaf assembly further includes a first insert component, wherein the first insert component is tight fittingly receivable within the first cut-out section;a second leaf assembly, hingedly coupled to the first leaf assembly, including a second front leaf component coupled to a second rear leaf component for accommodating therebetween a portion of a second panel having a second cut-out section;one or more biasing components to bias the hinge toward a closed position; anda dampener to slow movement of the first and second leaf assemblies to the closed position, wherein at least a first portion of the dampener is located within the first insert component and a second portion is configured to at least partially retract within the first insert component when coming into contact with the second leaf assembly during hinged movement toward the closed position ...

DOOR CLOSING DEVICE

An apparatus comprises a base plate configured to be coupled to a door, the door configured to be positioned in an open position and a closed position; a closing mechanism coupled to the base plate and configured to be coupled to a hinge of the door and having an unprimed state and a primed state, the closing mechanism configured to be transitioned between the unprimed state and the primed state by a user; wherein in the unprimed state the closing mechanism is decoupled from operation of the door; and in the primed state the closing mechanism is configured to move the door into the closed position responsive to receipt of a signal, and the closing mechanism is configured to allow movement of the door between the open position and the closed position in absence of the signal. 1. An apparatus comprising:a base plate configured to be coupled to a door, the door configured to be positioned in an Open position and a closed position; in the unprimed state the closing mechanism is decoupled from operation of the door; and', 'the closing mechanism is configured to move the door into the closed position responsive to receipt of a signal, and the closing mechanism is configured to allow movement of the door between the open position and the closed position in absence of the signal.', 'in the primed state'}], 'a closing mechanism coupled to the base plate and configured to be coupled to a hinge of the door and having an unprimed state and a primed state, the closing mechanism configured to be transitioned between the unprimed state and the primed state by a user; wherein'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the transition between the unprimed state and primed state provides a feedback to the user.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the closing mechanism comprises a motor or solenoid.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the closing mechanism comprises a hinge pivot cam configured to be coupled to the hinge of the door using a hinge pin and coupled to the base plate using a ...

VEHICLE DOOR SYSTEM

A mechanism to enable opening and closing of a vehicle door comprising a swing arm assembly in use pivotally coupled between a vehicle structure and a slide support carriage. The slide support carriage being mounted to an elongate rail assembly attached to the vehicle door for movement there along. The mechanism further comprises a motion control surface attached to or integral with the door assembly and a follower assembly to regulate relative simultaneous pivotal motion of the swing arm according to the position and motion of the slide support carriage along the rail assembly. 1. A mechanism to enable opening and closing of a vehicle door comprising:a swing arm assembly in use pivotally coupled between a vehicle structure and a slide support carriage;said slide support carriage being mounted to an elongate rail assembly attached to said vehicle door for movement there along;wherein said mechanism further comprises a motion control surface attached to or integral with said door assembly and a follower assembly to regulate relative simultaneous pivotal motion of said swing arm according to the position and motion of said slide support carriage along said rail assembly, and a pneumatically operated rotary actuator arranged to drive pivotal motion of said swing arm assembly, and pneumatically operated a linear actuator arranged to drive relative linear motion between said rail assembly and said slide support carriage.2. A mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said pneumatically actuated rotary actuator is attached to the vehicle mounting structure of said mechanism.3. A mechanism as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said linear actuator comprises a rod-less cylinder forming part of said elongate rail assembly claim 2 , together with a magnetically coupled follower incorporated into said slide support carriage.4. A mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said motion control surface and said follower assembly regulate said position of said slide support along said rail ...

ADJUSTABLE SNAP-ACTING HINGE

An adjustable snap-acting hinge is provided. The hinge includes a first articulated quadrilateral and a second articulated quadrilateral, which can move on a working plane and share a first lever and a second lever and are provided respectively with a plate for coupling to a first element and with a plate for fixing to a second element. A contrast element is associated with the coupling plate and can be arranged in at least one position for use, which lies between a first position in which the contrast element is arranged at a maximum distance from the point of the first lever, and a second position in which the contrast element is arranged at a minimum distance from the point of the first lever. The hinge also includes locking means for keeping the contrast element in the position for use. 1. A hinge for moving a first element and a second element with respect to each other , the hinge comprising:a first articulated quadrilateral and a second articulated quadrilateral each defined by pivot points that pivot on a working plane, wherein the first and second articulated quadrilaterals share a first lever and a second lever;a coupling plate connected to the first element and the first articulated quadrilateral and a fixing plate connected to the second element and the second articulated quadrilateral, wherein the fixing plate and the coupling plate are moveable with respect to each other between an open configuration and a closed configuration;an elastic means being provided with two opposite ends that can move toward or away from each other and act between a point of the first lever and a contrast element associated with the coupling plate, wherein the contrast element is maintained in a use position which lies between a first position in which the contrast element is arranged at a maximum distance from the point of the first lever and a second position in which the contrast element is arranged at a minimum distance from the point of the first lever in order to vary ...

OPENING AND CLOSING BODY DRIVE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

An opening and closing body drive device for a vehicle includes a belt frame, plural driven pulleys, a belt wounded around the plural driven pulleys and fixed with a connector with respect to an opening and closing body, a drive unit provided with an output shaft including a rotary axis which extends in a different direction from a rotary axis of each of the plural driven pulleys, and a drive pulley connected to the output shaft of the drive unit. The drive pulley includes a rotary axis extending in the different direction from the rotary axis of each of the plural driven pulleys while extending in the same direction as the rotary axis of the output shaft. The drive pulley is wound with the belt which is twisted between the driven pulleys arranged at opposing sides of the drive pulley in a circumferential direction of the belt. 2. The opening and closing body drive device for the vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a press pulley including a rotary axis which extends in the same direction as the rotary axis of the drive pulley and pressing the belt against the drive pulley.3. The opening and closing body drive device for the vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the press pulley includes a first press pulley and a second press pulley to sandwich the drive pulley therebetween.4. The opening and closing body drive device for the vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the drive unit includes a support shaft supporting the press pulley.5. The opening and closing body drive device for the vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the opening and closing body drive device for the vehicle opens and closes a sliding door serving as the opening and closing body. This application is based on and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to Japanese Patent Application 2020-038646, filed on Mar. 6, 2020, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.This disclosure generally relates to an opening and closing body drive device for a vehicle.A vehicle ...

SLIDE DEVICE

The present invention concerns a slide device () for a sliding door (), comprising a carriage (), a slide seat () on at least part of which the carriage () can slide, and wherein the slide seat () comprises a transformation region () configured in such a way as to convert a potential energy into a force applied to the carriage (), so as to cause the latter to slide. 14.-. (canceled)6. A device according to claim 5 , wherein the carriage comprises a third wheel claim 5 , wherein the elastic element and/or the rotation element is/are configured so as to press the third wheel against the slide seat.7. A device according to claim 6 , wherein the second wheel and the third wheel have their respective pins arranged according to a vertical direction (Y).8. A device according to claim 5 , wherein the rotation element comprises a fixed portion and a rotatable portion claim 5 , wherein the fixed portion comprises a preferably helical sloped surface claim 5 , wherein the rotatable portion comprises a bushing claim 5 , and wherein the rotation element is configured so that a force exerted along the rotation pin on the fixed portion causes a rotation of the rotatable portion due to the effect of the relative movement of the bushing with respect to the sloped surface The present invention concerns the field of door and/or window frames. Even more particularly, the present invention concerns a device suited to facilitate the use of sliding doors and/or similar elements, such as hidden partitions, sliding windows, etc.Even more precisely, the invention concerns a slide device that facilitates the operation of sliding doors and/or similar elements during the last step of their opening and/or closing movement.Sliding doors or similar elements, such as hidden partitions or sliding windows that slide along a predetermined direction, are known in the state of the art. These elements are commonly used in combination with a hollow wall, in such a way as to allow the door to be hidden ...

A Door Closer

A door closer including: a body defining a chamber therein; a piston slidably supported within the chamber, and dividing the chamber into first and second cavities either side of the piston, which in use receive liquid; a biasing device for biasing the piston towards the first cavity; a passageway connecting the first cavity to the second cavity for permitting the flow of fluid therebetween; a blocking member for controlling the flow of liquid through the passageway between the cavities; a moveable member moveable between first and second positions, wherein when the moveable member is in its first position the moveable member causes or permits the blocking member to assume a blocking position, thus preventing or at least inhibiting the flow of liquid from the first to the second cavity, and wherein when the moveable member is in its second position the moveable member causes or permits the blocking member to assume a non-blocking position, thus permitting the flow of liquid from the first to the second cavity; and a permanent magnet positioned adjacent or close to the moveable member for holding the moveable member in its first position; wherein the door closer includes a pole switching device that can produce a magnetic field that is in opposition to the magnetic field of the permanent magnet to effectively cancel out or overcome the magnetic field of the permanent magnet and produce a net magnetic field that is either zero or in the opposite direction to the magnetic field of the permanent magnet so as to effect movement of the moveable member between its first and second positions. 1. A door closer including:a body defining a chamber therein;a piston slidably supported within the chamber, and dividing the chamber into first and second cavities either side of the piston, which in use receive liquid;a biasing device for biasing the piston towards the first cavity;a passageway connecting the first cavity to the second cavity for permitting the flow of fluid ...

DOOR CLOSING DEVICE WITH MULTI-RATIO RACK AND PINION

A door-closing device connectable by a linkage assembly between a door and a door frame includes a piston linearly movable between a door-open position and a door-closed position toward which the piston is biased. The piston has first and second sets of rack teeth disposed thereon. A pinion gear is mounted on a rotatable shaft coupled to the linkage assembly, the pinion gear having a first set of gear teeth along a first circumferential portion for engagement with the first set of rack teeth, and a second set of gear teeth along a second circumferential portion for engagement with the second set of rack teeth, the engagement between the first set of pinion gear teeth and the first set of rack teeth providing a first gear ratio, and the engagement of the second set of pinion gear teeth with the second set of rack teeth providing a second gear ratio. 1. A door-closing device configured to be connected by an articulated linkage arm assembly between a door and a door frame so as to bias the door from an open position toward a closed position , the door-closing device comprising:a piston having first and second ends, the piston being movable linearly between a door-open position and a door-closed position;at least first and second sets of rack teeth arranged linearly along the piston between the first and second ends of the piston;a biasing element engageable with the piston so as to bias the piston toward the door-closed position; anda pinion gear mounted on a rotatable shaft coupled to the articulated linkage arm assembly, the pinion gear having a first set of pinion gear teeth along a first circumferential portion of the pinion gear and configured to engage the first set of rack teeth, and a second set of pinion gear teeth along a second circumferential portion of the pinion gear and configured to engage the second set of rack teeth, the first set of pinion gear teeth having a first gear radius and the second set of pinion gear teeth having a second gear radius.2. The ...

Drive System

A drive system for a garage door with an electric drive controlled by a control unit, by means of which drive the garage door is displaceable between a closed position and an open position. Furthermore, an operating unit is provided, into which input commands for controlling the garage door can be entered. An input command designed as a delivery input command is provided. When a delivery input command is entered, the operating unit causes a partial opening of the garage door for a preset time. After expiry of this time, the operating unit causes the garage door to automatically move to the closed position. 124272272. A drive system for a garage door () with an electric drive controlled by a control unit () , by means of which the garage door () is displaceable between a closed position and an open position , and with an operating unit () , into which input command for controlling the garage door () can be input , characterized in that an input command designed as a delivery input command is provided , that in the event of a delivery input code being entered , the operating unit causes a partial opening of the garage door () for a preset time , wherein after expiry of this time , the operating unit () causes the garage door () to move into the closed position.27. The drive system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the operating unit () has means for activating the delivery input command claim 1 , which means are known to a delivery person delivering the item.37. The drive system according to claim 2 , characterized in that an operating element is provided as means for activating the delivery input command on the operating unit ().4. The drive system according to claim 3 , characterized in that the operating element is formed by a separate key.57. The drive system according to claim 2 , characterized in that a code can be entered into the operating unit () as means for activating the delivery input command.67. The drive system according to claim 5 , ...

Vehicle doors closer and working unit for a vehicle doors closer

Disclosed is a vehicle doors closer comprising a working unit of a vehicle doors closer, comprising a housing, having at least two mounts with clamping holes; at least two guiding elements fixed within the housing; a movable rack with a lock plate, placed within the housing of the door closer so as to move along the guiding elements; an actuation mechanism, transmission element transmitting power from the actuation mechanism to the working unit, connected with one end to the movable rack with a lock plate of the working unit, and connected to the actuation mechanism with the other end; a state detector; a control unit; and a bracket placed on the car body.

AUTOMATED DOOR SLIDER ASSEMBLY

An automated door slider assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a motor unit having a body mounted to a top edge of a stationary support panel and a drive screw bracket installed at an opposite end of the motor unit and mounted to the top edge of the stationary support panel. A longitudinal drive screw having first and second ends is connected to the motor unit at the first end and the drive screw bracket at the second end. A drive screw nut is installed onto the drive screw such that the drive screw nut moves along an axis of the drive screw when the drive screw is rotated by the motor unit during operation. A door panel bracket is attached to a slide panel that moves through the door panel bracket as the drive screw nut moves along the axis of the drive screw when the drive screw is rotated by the motor unit during operation. A drive screw bushing houses the drive screw nut such that the door panel bracket is attached to the drive screw bushing and is moved along the axis of the drive screw with the drive screw nut such that the slide panel is moved between open and closed positions during operation. 1. An automated door slider assembly , comprising:a motor unit having a body configured to be mounted to a top edge of a stationary support panel;a drive screw bracket configured to be installed at an opposite end of the motor unit and mounted to the top edge of the stationary support panel;a longitudinal drive screw having a first end and a second end and configured to be connected to the motor unit at the first end and the drive screw bracket at the second end;a drive screw nut configured to be installed onto the longitudinal drive screw, wherein the drive screw nut moves along an axis of the longitudinal drive screw when the longitudinal drive screw is rotated by the motor unit during operation;a door panel bracket configured to be attached to a slide panel at a top edge thereof, wherein the slide panel moves through the door panel bracket as the drive screw ...

Infinite Holding Pivot Mechanisms for Dual Screen Systems

There is disclosed in one example, an encasement for a mobile computer, including: an external casing in a clamshell form factor, the external casing including a base, a secondary display chassis hingedly connected to the base at a secondary hinge, and a primary display chassis hingedly connected to the secondary display chassis at a primary hinge disposed at a removed edge of the secondary display chassis from the secondary hinge, the primary display chassis to substantially overlay the secondary display chassis and the base when the primary hinge is in a closed position; and pivot means disposed to substantially bias the secondary hinge against movement from a selected position in at least one direction in the absence of an electrical input. 120-. (canceled)21. An encasement for a mobile computer , comprising:an external casing in a clamshell form factor, the external casing comprising a base, a secondary display chassis hingedly connected to the base at a secondary hinge, and a primary display chassis hingedly connected to the secondary display chassis at a primary hinge;a current driver circuit to selectively apply an electrical current; anda one-way roller clutch disposed on the secondary hinge, the a one-way roller clutch comprising a shape memory alloy (SMA) spring in opposition to a compression spring of the one-way roller clutch, wherein the SMA spring is electrically connected to the current driver circuit and receives therefrom the electrical current, wherein the one-way roller clutch and SMA spring together freely permit upward rotation, bias against downward rotation when the electrical current is absent, and permit downward rotation when the electrical current is present.22. The encasement of claim 21 , further comprising:an accidental trigger prevention (ATP) mechanism to remove the electrical current in absence of sufficient minimal user hand-activated inputs.23. The encasement of claim 21 , further comprising:an accidental trigger prevention (ATP) ...

POWERED STOWAGE BIN ASSEMBLIES

A stowage bin assembly is configured to be disposed within an interior cabin of a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly includes a strongback, and a pivot bin moveably coupled to the strongback. The pivot bin is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position. A bin drive system is configured to move the pivot bin from the open position to the closed position. The bin drive system includes a motor operatively coupled to a bin actuator through a motion link. The motor is configured move the bin actuator via the motion link to push the pivot bin from the open position to the closed position. 1. A stowage bin assembly that is configured to be disposed within an interior cabin of a vehicle , the stowage bin assembly comprising:a strongback;a pivot bin moveably coupled to the strongback, wherein the pivot bin is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position; anda bin drive system that is configured to move the pivot bin from the open position to the closed position, wherein the bin drive system comprises a motor operatively coupled to a bin actuator through a motion link, wherein the motor is configured move the bin actuator via the motion link to push the pivot bin from the open position to the closed position.2. The stowage bin assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bin drive system is securely fixed to the strongback.3. The stowage bin assembly of claim 1 , wherein the motion link extends over an arcuate path.4. The stowage bin assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a latch that securely latches the pivot bin in the closed position.5. The stowage bin assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an engagement button secured to the pivot bin claim 1 , wherein the engagement button is configured to be engaged to move the pivot bin from the open position towards and into the closed position.6. The stowage bin assembly of claim 1 , further comprising one or more sensors that are configured to output sensor alert signals that cease ...

Guide Mechanism for Sliding Door

A guide mechanism for a sliding door includes a rail configured to be mounted on the sliding door, a roller carriage configured to move along the rail, and including a roller bracket and a roller configured to be rotatably mounted on the roller bracket, a hinge arm configured to be pivotally connected to a vehicle body, a first shaft configured to pivotally connect the roller carriage to the hinge arm, and a second shaft configured to pivotally connect the hinge arm to the vehicle body. 1. A guide mechanism for a sliding door , the guide mechanism comprising:a rail configured to be mounted on the sliding door;a roller carriage configured to move along the rail, the roller carriage including a roller bracket and a roller rotatably mounted on the roller bracket;a hinge arm configured to be pivotally connected to a vehicle body;a first shaft pivotally connecting the roller carriage to the hinge arm; anda second shaft configured to pivotally connect the hinge arm to the vehicle body.2. The guide mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the rail is a straight rail extending straightly in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.3. The guide mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein:the hinge arm is configured to pivot around the second shaft to move between a first pivot position and a second pivot position;when the hinge arm is in the first pivot position, the sliding door is in a fully closed position; andwhen the hinge arm is in the second pivot position, the sliding door is in a fully open position.4. The guide mechanism according to claim 3 , wherein the roller bracket and the hinge arm are configured to rotate freely with respect to the first shaft claim 3 , and the hinge arm is configured to rotate freely with respect to the second shaft.5. The guide mechanism according to claim 3 , wherein:the hinge arm is configured to pivot around the second shaft by a motor module and a transmission device;the motor module is fixed to the roller bracket;the first shaft is ...

HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR OVEN OR OTHER APPLIANCE

An appliance hinge includes a control link subassembly operably connected between a base and a door mounting arm. The control link subassembly includes a control link with a first end pivotally connected to the door mounting arm and a second end spaced from the first end. The control link subassembly also includes a spring-arm including an outer end pivotally connected to the second end of the control link and an inner end engaged with the base and adapted for both pivoting and sliding movement relative to the base. The control link subassembly also includes a spring engaged with the spring-arm and exerting a biasing force on the spring-arm that urges said spring-arm toward its extended position. The spring-arm selectively moveable toward a retracted position. The hinge assembly further includes a link controller connected to the base. The spring biases the control link into abutment with the link controller. 1. An appliance hinge assembly comprising:a base;a door mounting arm pivotally connected to the base and adapted for pivoting movement relative to the base between a first position and a second position; a control link comprising a first end pivotally connected to the door mounting arm and a second end spaced from the first end, said control link further comprising a first edge;', 'a spring-arm comprising an outer end pivotally connected to the second end of the control link and comprising an inner end engaged with the base, wherein said inner end of said spring-arm both pivots on an arc relative to the base and slides axially along an axis of the spring-arm relative to the base, said spring-arm moveable between an extended position and a retracted position relative to said base;', 'a spring engaged with the spring-arm and exerting a biasing force on the spring-arm that urges said spring-arm toward its extended position, said spring-arm selectively moveable against the biasing force toward its retracted position;, 'a control link subassembly operably connected ...

Trigger and Door Track Unit with the Same

A trigger has an upper board and a lower board. The lower board is detachably mounted on the upper board and has an open slot and an elongate board. The open slot is formed through an end of the lower board, and the elongate board is formed on the middle of the open slot and extends to the end of the lower board. The free end of the elongate board is bent perpendicularly to the elongate board. The door track with the trigger includes two installation boards, and two ribs are formed on the two installation boards respectively and extend toward each other. The upper board is mounted on the top surfaces of the ribs of the installation boards, and the lower board is mounted on the bottom surfaces of the ribs. When the sliding door collides with the trigger, the trigger can be deformed and prevents the slider of the sliding door from being restricted by the trigger. 1. A trigger comprising:an upper board being an elongate block; an open slot formed in an end of the lower board in a longitudinal direction of the lower board;', 'an elongate board formed on a middle of the open slot and extending to the end of the lower board, wherein a free end of the elongate board is bent downwardly and perpendicularly to the elongate board;, 'a lower board being an elongate block, detachably mounted on the upper board, and havingwherein at the end of the lower board where the open slot and the elongate board are formed, the open slot and the elongate board both horizontally extend over an end of the upper board.2. The trigger as claimed in further comprising:a noise reduction block wrapped around the elongate board from the free end of the elongate board to a perpendicularly bent part of the elongate board, by injection molding.3. The trigger as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe upper board has at least one connecting hole formed through the upper board; at least one through hole formed through the lower board;', 'at least one connecting element mounted through the at least one through ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MOTORIZED FLAP ARRANGEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

A method for controlling a motorized flap assembly of a motor vehicle, wherein the flap assembly includes a pivotable flap, a drive arrangement associated with the flap and a control arrangement for controlling the drive arrangement. A position sensor for determining position information related to the position of a selected component of the flap assembly is associated with the flap assembly and movement commands for the drive arrangement are generated by the control arrangement based on the position information, to close the flap to an upright closed position during a motorized closing process and to open the flap to a horizontal open position during a motorized opening process. The pivoted open flap may be occupied by an object or a person. The position sensor detects the object or person based on at least one occupancy criterion and an occupancy reaction is triggered depending on the detected occupancy state. 1. A method of controlling a motorized flap assembly of a motor vehicle , the flap assembly including a pivotable flap , a drive arrangement configured to adjust the flap , and a control arrangement configured to control the drive arrangement , the method comprising:determining, by a position sensor, position information related to a position of the flap assembly;generating, by a control arrangement, movement commands for the drive arrangement tomove, by the drive arrangement executing a motorized closing process, the flap towards an upright closed position to close the flap, ormove, by the drive arrangement executing a motorized opening process, the flap towards a horizontal open position to open the flap so that the flap to permit an object to be occupied by the flap;detecting, collectively by the position sensor and the control arrangement, an occupancy state including an occupied state, in which the object occupies the flap, based onat least one occupancy criterion; andtriggering an occupancy reaction in response to the occupancy state.2. The method of ...