Abstract:
A foot-operated, window-raising device for a window having a sliding sash, with the window being positioned a predetermined distance from a support surface. The foot-operated, window-raising device includes at least one pulley mounted to a frame member adjacent to the window and a moveable platform. A cord is threaded through the pulley and a first end is attached to the sliding sash. The cord is secured to the platform such that movement of the platform in a first direction causes the cord to open the sliding sash. The cord has a predetermined length which positions the platform between the window and the support surface at a height which is accessible by a user's foot. By stepping on the moveable platform, the platform moves in a first direction causing the cord to open the sliding sash.
Abstract:
An overhead door assembly designed particularly for use with vehicles such as railroad cars is disclosed. The door assembly is made up of an overhead door, vertical guide members for guiding the overhead door in the vertical direction and horizontal guide members for guiding the door in the horizontal direction. A motor is provided for driving the door between an open and a closed position. According to the invention, the door is first guided to a position directly in front of the door opening, but slightly spaced therefrom. The door is then moved horizontally in a plugging movement so as to securely close off the door opening.
Abstract:
A device (16b) for tilting windows, doors, ventilation hatches, or similar closures open, with a motorized transmission-activating mechanism (12b) and a transmission (14b) comprising two back-to-back chains that curve in opposite directions.
Abstract:
An operating mechanism for lifting a window in a motorcar or like vehicle has a lifting lever pivotally mounted on a support normally fixed on the vehicle and means for connecting the window to the lever. A spring interposed between the support and the lever counteracts the weight of the window. It includes a cylinder, a piston assembly projecting from the cylinder, gas under pressure in the cylinder which biases the piston assembly outward of the cylinder, and a blocking device for blocking relative movement of the cylinder and the piston assembly. A motion transmitting train is operatively interposed between a manual operating member mounted on the support, a control arrangement for the blocking device, and the lifting lever for releasing the blocking device and for transmitting motion from the operating member to the lever when the operating member is moved on the support.