Abstract:
A synchronous pull device for slide cover mechanism includes two guide members, two slide seats and two pull assemblies. Slide guide sections are disposed on each guide member, whereby the slide seats can slide along the slide guide sections. First connection ends and second connection ends are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the slide seats. Each pull assembly includes at least two idlers, a middle idler and a pull cord. The two idlers are positioned beside two different ends of two different slide guide sections on opposite sides of the two guide members. The middle idlers are disposed between the two guide members near two ends of the slide guide sections. Each pull cord sequentially goes from the first connection end of one of the slide seats through one idler, the middle idler and the other idler to connect with the second connection end of the other slide seat.
Abstract:
An aperture closure arrangement 10a has an aperture closure 12a formed from a plurality of panels 39 hinged together at generally horizontal axes. Each panel 39 has a runner 16a fixed near its upper edge and constrained to run in a track 31. The track 31a, 31b, 31c defines the path of the runners 16a, as the aperture closure 12a opens and closes, and therefore defines the movement of the panels 39. An elongate flexible member 22a in the form of a cable or chain is connected to the aperture closure 12a at an attachment point 24a. The elongate flexible member 22a is also connected to a drive arrangement (not shown) operable to pull open the aperture closure 12a. Guide members 30, 32 define the path of the elongate flexible member 22a between the attachment point 24a and the drive arrangement (not shown). At least one of the guide members 30 is a deflection member sufficiently close to the track 31c to allow the attachment point 24a to pass the deflection member 30 beyond the deflection member 30 when viewed from the said path, as the aperture closure 12a closes and opens, thereby threading and unthreading the elongate flexible member 22a from the deflection member 30.
Abstract:
In one aspect, a method of operating a movable barrier operator includes engaging a flexible driven member with a drive of the movable barrier operator. The method includes moving the flexible driven member in a first direction to move a movable barrier connected to the driven member and monitoring the position of the movable barrier. In response to the movable barrier reaching a given position, the driven member is moved in a second direction without moving the movable barrier to remove slack from the driven member. In another aspect, a movable barrier apparatus includes a movable barrier controller operatively coupled to a movable barrier operator. The movable barrier controller is configured to cause the movable barrier operator to reverse direction of a flexible driven member a distance after stopping movement of a movable barrier toward a limit position and without moving the movable barrier.
Abstract:
A deflection device includes a support, at least one deflection element which is arranged on the support, a receptacle which is integrally formed on the support and protrudes from the support for the deflection element, an undercut which is formed on the receptacle and an elastic element which is integrally formed on the support or the deflection element and acts on the deflection element in such a manner that the deflection element tends to engage in the undercut of the receptacle. The deflection device is configured for an adjustment device of a motor vehicle for the deflection of an elongate, flexible traction means which can be moved along a direction of extent by means of an adjustment drive and to which a motor vehicle part which is to be adjusted with the adjustment device can be connected.
Abstract:
An apparatus for closing a locker, which can be lowered, of a baggage compartment, in particular of an overhead baggage compartment in an aircraft, wherein the locker is connected in an actuating element (5) which is held on a frame (1) such that it can rotate or pivot, and is connected to a gas compression spring (18) in order to assist a closing movement of the locker. In order to allow a completely automatic closing movement, the invention proposes that an electromechanical hybrid drive is provided in order to drive the actuating element (5) and, in addition to the mechanical component of the gas compression spring (18), has an electrical drive apparatus (12) as an electrical component.
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed towards improved mounting structures and methods for formation of window regulator systems for vehicles. In one exemplary embodiment, a mounting structure for a window regulator system is provided. The mounting structure includes a main body defining cavity for rotatably receiving a portion of a pulley; and an engagement feature depending away from the main body, the engagement feature engaging the portion of the pulley and preventing movement of the pulley away from the main body, the engagement feature being substantially free of fasteners for preventing movement of the portion of the pulley away from the main body.
Abstract:
A unit support for a motor vehicle door includes at least one longitudinally extended guide rail of a motor vehicle window lifter arranged on the unit support, which extends between a first and a second end portion and on which a drive element serving to receive a window pane to be adjusted along an adjusting path of the guide rail defined by guide surfaces is movably guided. A hollow body is integrally formed on the unit support in the region of at least one end portion of the guide rail. The hollow body extends the guide surfaces of the guide rail serving to guide the drive element, defining the adjusting path and/or a deflection element is provided on the hollow body for deflecting a flexible traction means of the window lifter, in order to increase the length of travel of the motor vehicle window lifter in the direction of extension of the guide rail.
Abstract:
An automatic closing device for returning a sliding section of a sliding door assembly to a closed position without application of an external force. The automatic closing device has a controlled return mechanism that has an adjustable mass assembly and a spring. The controlled return mechanism generates a force that returns the sliding section to its closed position after the sliding section is opened. The controlled return mechanism has a connector having a first end and a second end. The first end of the connector is attached to a fixed position on the sliding door assembly and the second end of the connector is attached to a top end of the controlled return mechanism. The controlled return mechanism has a pulley assembly having a plurality of pulleys that guides the connector from the top end of the controlled return mechanism to the fixed position on the sliding door assembly.
Abstract:
A cable-and-pulley mounted overhead door includes a mechanism for sensing when the cable is tending to slacken and to automatically take-up the slack so as to thereby prevent the cable from disengaging from its pulley. When the overhead door includes an automated drive system, provision is further made for sensing when the take up of slack has progressed to a determined degree and to responsively turn off the automated drive system.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a control apparatus for automatic sliding doors that can be used with a plurality of door brands and models. The invention includes a control box and an idler pulley mounted to the door header. Both the control box and idler pulley can be mounted on a variety of door models by means of specific header brackets that are configured for each door model. The control box also provides a universal signal interface that can interpret sensor signals from a plurality of door models. A drive belt revolves on the idler pulley and is moved by a motorized pulley controlled by the control box. At least one belt bracket is fastened to the drive belt with a belt clamp, wherein the belt bracket is attached to a sliding door panel. Like the control box and idler pulley, the belt bracket can be used with a variety of door models and is attached to the sliding panel by means of a door bracket that is specific to the door model in question.