公开(公告)号：US20030071047A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-17

申请号：US10254979

申请日：2002-09-26

Applicant: NIFCO INC.

Inventor： Akinori Harada

IPC: B65D043/22 ,  B65D043/24

CPC classification number: E05D3/18 ,  E05D1/04 ,  E05D3/022 ,  E05F1/1075 ,  E05F5/10 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/254 ,  E05Y2201/256 ,  E05Y2201/264 ,  E05Y2201/266 ,  E05Y2900/538 ,  Y10T16/304 ,  Y10T16/54048

Abstract: A damping mechanism for an opening and closing member that opens and closes an opening while changing a center of rotation has an arm with damped rotational speed to support a shaft part of the opening and closing member. A position of the shaft part with respect to the arm is changed along with the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member by a guide member. The arm is urged toward an opening direction of the opening and closing member by a forcing member, and the opening and closing member is maintained in a closed state against the force of the forcing member by a locking member.

Abstract translation: 用于在改变旋转中心的同时打开和关闭开口的打开和关闭构件的阻尼机构具有阻尼转动的臂以支撑开闭构件的轴部。 轴部相对于臂的位置随着开闭部件的引导部件的打开和关闭操作而改变。 通过迫动构件将臂推向开闭构件的打开方向，并且打开和关闭构件通过锁定构件抵抗强制构件的力而保持在关闭状态。

公开(公告)号：US06536860B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09723997

申请日：2000-11-28

Applicant: Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Thomas B. Eich

Inventor： Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Thomas B. Eich

IPC: A47B8800

CPC classification number: E05F5/10 ,  E05F1/1075 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/254 ,  E05Y2201/266

Abstract: A storage bin includes a door pivoted to the storage bin for movement between open and closed positions, and a biasing device operably connected to the storage bin and the door for biasing the door as the door nears the open and closed positions. The biasing device includes a spring and a T-shaped shifting anchor connected to the spring that translates and changes a torque arm of a linear spring as the door is moved so that the spring creates a force sufficient to close the door during a last portion of door closure movement and so that the spring creates a force sufficient to open the door during a last portion of door opening movement.

Abstract translation: 存储箱包括枢转到存储箱的门，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动;以及偏压装置，其可操作地连接到存储箱和门，用于当门接近打开和关闭位置时偏压门。 偏压装置包括弹簧和连接到弹簧的T形移动锚，该弹簧在门移动时平移和改变线性弹簧的扭矩臂，使得弹簧在最后部分中产生足够的关闭门的力 门关闭运动，使得弹簧在门打开运动的最后部分产生足以打开门的力。

公开(公告)号：US20020170143A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-21

申请号：US10143490

申请日：2002-05-11

Inventor： Fabrice Vitry

IPC: E05D015/50

CPC classification number: E05C17/38 ,  B60R7/06 ,  E05B17/0041 ,  E05C17/32 ,  E05F1/1261 ,  E05F5/00 ,  E05F5/10 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/254 ,  E05Y2201/266 ,  E05Y2900/538 ,  Y10T16/2771 ,  Y10T16/528 ,  Y10T16/538 ,  Y10T16/541 ,  Y10T16/542

Abstract: A detented and dampened hinge mechanism with push-pull and pull-push operation is disclosed. The present invention relates generally to a hinge mechanism that includes a first arm and a second arm that are pivotally connected to one another such that the arms can be moved relative to one another between a closed position and an open position. A damper is fitted into a cutout of the second arm such that the damper can engage with a length of teeth of the first arm when the hinge mechanism moves between the open and closed positions. Biasing means is fitted between hooks or bosses of the arms, and biases the first and second arms toward the open position.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有推挽和推挽操作的止动和阻尼铰链机构。 本发明大体上涉及一种铰链机构，其包括第一臂和第二臂，所述第一臂和第二臂彼此枢转地相互连接，使得臂可以在关闭位置和打开位置之间相对于彼此移动。 阻尼器装配到第二臂的切口中，使得当铰链机构在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动时，阻尼器可以与第一臂的一定长度的齿啮合。 偏置装置安装在臂的钩或凸起之间，并且将第一和第二臂朝向打开位置偏压。

公开(公告)号：US06408483B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09451134

申请日：1999-11-30

Applicant: Luciano Salice

Inventor： Luciano Salice

IPC: E05F506

CPC classification number: E05F5/02 ,  E05F5/006 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/254 ,  E05Y2201/256 ,  E05Y2201/264 ,  E05Y2201/266 ,  E05Y2201/474 ,  E05Y2201/722 ,  E05Y2600/45 ,  E05Y2900/20 ,  Y10T16/61 ,  Y10T16/625

Abstract: The invention is directed to a simply designed and easy-to-operate brake retardation apparatus in which a push rod is moveable in guides of a housing and possesses a section formed as a gear rack which meshes with a pinion of a shock absorber also retained in the housing.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种简单设计且易于操作的制动延迟装置，其中推杆可在壳体的引导件中移动并且具有形成为齿条的部分，其与也保持在其中的减震器的小齿轮啮合 住房。

公开(公告)号：US06393624B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-28

申请号：US09401677

申请日：1999-09-22

Applicant: Hiroyuki Iwashita

Inventor： Hiroyuki Iwashita

IPC: A47K1304

CPC classification number: A47K13/12 ,  E05F3/14 ,  E05F5/02 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/254 ,  E05Y2201/266 ,  E05Y2900/614 ,  Y10T16/2771

Abstract: A damping device for damping the relative rotation of a rotating member. The damping device includes a casing, a rotor disposed in an interior space of the casing, and a damping mechanism including a viscous liquid disposed in an annular chamber formed between the casing and the rotor. The viscous liquid exerts frictional forces to damp the relative rotation between the rotor and the casing in a first rotation direction but not in the opposite rotation direction, the damping force increasing when the rotor and the casing rotate relative to each other from a first relative angular position to a second relative angular position in the first rotation direction. The casing and the rotor are structure to provide a damping force by impeding the flow of the viscous liquid within the chamber, and to provide another damping force by the contacting of the rotor and the casing. A valve is further provided within the chamber to restrict the flow of the viscous liquid. A toilet seat and lid unit incorporating two identically shaped damping devices, as well as a toilet bowl incorporating the seat and lid unit are also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种用于阻尼旋转构件的相对旋转的阻尼装置。 阻尼装置包括壳体，设置在壳体的内部空间中的转子，以及阻尼机构，其包括设置在壳体和转子之间的环形室中的粘性液体。 粘性液体施加摩擦力以在第一旋转方向上减弱转子和壳体之间的相对旋转但不是在相反的旋转方向上，当转子和壳体相对于第一相对角度相对旋转时，阻尼力增加 位置到第一旋转方向上的第二相对角位置。 壳体和转子是通过阻止室内的粘性液体的流动而提供阻尼力的结构，并且通过转子和壳体的接触提供另一阻尼力。 阀门还设置在腔室内以限制粘性液体的流动。 还提供了包括两个相同形状的阻尼装置的马桶座和盖单元，以及包括座椅和盖单元的马桶。

公开(公告)号：US06374089B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09272070

申请日：1999-03-18

Applicant: David P. Till

Inventor： David P. Till

IPC: H04B138

CPC classification number: H04M1/0216 ,  E05F5/00 ,  E05F15/614 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/216 ,  E05Y2201/246 ,  E05Y2201/254 ,  E05Y2201/266 ,  E05Y2201/462 ,  E05Y2201/72 ,  E05Y2400/302 ,  E05Y2800/112 ,  E05Y2900/606

Abstract: A rotary damper uses a motor to selectively dynamically brake the rotational movement between a housing and a cover of a wireless communications device. A clutch that is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position connects the motor to the cover so that the relative rotational movement between the housing and the cover in at least one rotational direction is resisted by the motor when the clutch is in an engaged position. The clutch preferably includes a coupler axially moveable between a deployed position directly engaging the flip cover and a retracted position disengaged from the cover, and an actuator moveable between a first position and a second position so as to cause the coupler to assume the deployed position and the retracted position, respectively. The actuator preferably includes a spring to bias the coupler towards the deployed position. A shaft preferably extends through the motor and connects the actuator to the coupler. The coupler may rotate at a slower speed relative to the shaft or may rotate at the same speed. The rotary damper may also include an eccentric weight attached to the shaft so as to spin therewith. When the clutch is in the disengaged position, the motor may intermittently spin the shaft causing the eccentric weight to spin, thereby imparting a shaking motion to the overall phone.

Abstract translation: 旋转阻尼器使用电动机来选择性地动态地制动无线通信设备的外壳和盖之间的旋转运动。 能够在接合位置和分离位置之间移动的离合器将电动机连接到盖子，使得当离合器处于接合位置时，电机在至少一个旋转方向上抵抗外壳和盖子之间的相对旋转运动 。 离合器优选地包括在直接接合翻盖的展开位置和与盖分离的缩回位置之间可轴向移动的联接器以及可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动以致使联接器呈现展开位置的致动器， 缩回位置。 致动器优选地包括弹簧以将联接器朝向展开位置偏置。 轴优选地延伸穿过马达并将致动器连接到联接器。 耦合器可以以相对于轴的较慢速度旋转，或者以相同的速度旋转。 旋转阻尼器还可以包括附接到轴的偏心重物以便与其一起旋转。 当离合器处于分离位置时，电动机可能间歇地旋转轴，使得偏心重量旋转，从而给整个电话机提供振动。

公开(公告)号：US5904411A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-18

申请号：US855996

申请日：1997-05-14

Applicant: Tatsuya Hayakawa

Inventor： Tatsuya Hayakawa

IPC: E05D11/08 ,  E05D15/58 ,  E05F1/10 ,  E05F3/14 ,  E05F3/16 ,  A47B88/00

CPC classification number: E05D15/582 ,  E05F1/1058 ,  E05F1/1276 ,  E05D11/087 ,  E05F3/14 ,  E05F3/16 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/254 ,  E05Y2201/266 ,  E05Y2800/172 ,  E05Y2900/20 ,  Y10T16/53834 ,  Y10T16/53836

Abstract: An over-the-top type cabinet door prop unit is characterized in that it comprises a fitting case to be rigidly fitted to the inner surface of one of the lateral walls of the cabinet, a movable spring holder vertically movable relative to the fitting case containing it and urged downward by compression springs, a link arm pivotably linked at the upper end to the movable spring holder by a pivot pin and a swing arm swingable around an arm spindle located in a lower portion of the fitting case and having a base section arranged around the arm spindle and linked to the lower end of said link arm by a link pin and an arm section extending from the base section and pivotably linked at the distal end thereof by an anchor pin to an anchor pin bearing secured to the over-the-top type cabinet door and that the pivot where the link arm and the base section of the swing arm is linked by the link pin is located closer to the cabinet door relative to the vertical axial line connecting the pivot pin and the arm spindle when the over-the-top type cabinet door is closed and moved onto the vertical axial line in the initial stages of the opening motion of the cabinet door and then further away from the cabinet door relative to the vertical axial line in the subsequent stages of the opening motion of the cabinet door until the cabinet door is placed on the top wall of the cabinet.

公开(公告)号：US5862896A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-26

申请号：US956151

申请日：1997-10-22

Applicant: Ute Villbrandt ,  Hans-Gunther Muller

Inventor： Ute Villbrandt ,  Hans-Gunther Muller

IPC: B60R7/06 ,  E05F3/14 ,  F16F9/12 ,  F16D57/02 ,  E05F3/00 ,  E05F3/04

CPC classification number: B60R7/06 ,  E05B77/42 ,  E05F3/14 ,  F16F9/12 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/254 ,  E05Y2201/266 ,  E05Y2900/538 ,  Y10T16/27 ,  Y10T16/276 ,  Y10T74/18808

Abstract: A device for dampening the movement of a pivotally supported structural part, for example, a flap or closure within an automobile, comprises a pivot arm attached to the structural part, and a rack operatively connected to the pivot arm. A housing is rotatably supported upon a support surface or member, and a rotor is rotatably disposed within the housing along with a viscous fluid which tends to dampen rotary motion of the rotor. The rotor also comprises a pinion which is enmeshed with the rack, and the housing comprises a pair of guides for confining movement of the rack in a translational or rectilinear mode while maintaining the rack enmeshed with the rotor pinion. Consequently, when the flap or closure is either opened or closed, the flap or closure is moved in a dampened mode due to the movement of the pivot arm and the rack relative to the dampened rotor pinion. As a result of the rotary mounting of the housing, and the provision of the rack guides, the rack undergoes both rotary and translational movements while being maintained enmeshed with the rotor pinion.

Abstract translation: 用于阻尼枢转支撑的结构部件（例如，汽车内的挡板或闭合件）的运动的装置包括附接到结构部件的枢转臂和可操作地连接到枢转臂的齿条。 壳体可旋转地支撑在支撑表面或构件上，并且转子与易于抑制转子的旋转运动的粘性流体一起可旋转地设置在壳体内。 转子还包括与齿条啮合的小齿轮，并且壳体包括一对引导件，用于以平移或直线模式限制机架的运动，同时保持齿条与转子小齿轮啮合。 因此，当翼片或盖子被打开或关闭时，由于枢转臂和齿条相对于减振转子小齿轮的运动，翼片或盖子以阻尼模式移动。 由于壳体的旋转安装和齿条引导件的设置，齿条在与转子小齿轮保持啮合的同时进行旋转和平移运动。

公开(公告)号：US5690194A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-25

申请号：US550380

申请日：1995-10-30

Applicant: Eric G. Parker ,  Steven L. Bivens

Inventor： Eric G. Parker ,  Steven L. Bivens

IPC: B60R7/06 ,  E05F5/00 ,  F16F9/12 ,  F16F9/516 ,  F16H19/00 ,  E05F1/10 ,  F16D57/00

CPC classification number: F16H19/04 ,  E05F5/00 ,  F16F9/12 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/254 ,  E05Y2201/266 ,  E05Y2900/538

Abstract: A pivoting gear damper for use with a rotary damper includes a toothed gear rack movable between a first position and a second position corresponding to movements in first and second directions. A pivotal bracket is provided for rotation between first and second positions corresponding to movements of the gear rack in the first and second directions. The rotary damper has a toothed driven gear disposed on the pivotal bracket. One-way dampening means is disposed on the pivotal bracket for causing the toothed gear rack to be in meshed engagement with the toothed driven gear to produce a dampening force when the gear rack is moved in the first direction and for causing the toothed gear rack to be disengaged from the toothed driven gear to allow unrestricted motion when the gear rack is moved in the second direction. The one-way dampening means is comprised of a guide pin and a cam member.

Abstract translation: 与旋转阻尼器一起使用的枢转齿轮阻尼器包括齿轮齿条，其可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动，对应于第一和第二方向的运动。 提供枢转支架，用于在对应于齿条在第一和第二方向上的运动的第一和第二位置之间旋转。 旋转阻尼器具有设置在枢转支架上的齿形从动齿轮。 单向阻尼装置设置在枢转支架上，用于使齿形齿条与齿形从动齿轮啮合，以在齿轮沿第一方向移动时产生阻尼力，并使齿轮齿条 与齿形从动齿轮分离，以允许齿轮沿第二方向移动时的无限制运动。 单向阻尼装置由导向销和凸轮构件构成。

公开(公告)号：US5658058A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-19

申请号：US439882

申请日：1995-05-12

Applicant: Steven L. Bivens ,  Ralph G. Nedbal

Inventor： Steven L. Bivens ,  Ralph G. Nedbal

IPC: B60N3/10 ,  E05F5/00 ,  F16F7/10 ,  F16F9/12 ,  A47B88/14

CPC classification number: B60N3/108 ,  B60N3/102 ,  E05F5/00 ,  F16F7/1022 ,  F16F9/12 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/254 ,  E05Y2201/266 ,  E05Y2600/46 ,  E05Y2900/538 ,  Y10T74/18808

Abstract: A gear damper includes anti-ratcheting means for preventing disengagement between a gear of the damper and a mating gear rack when a sliding or rotating tray is moved or rotated in and out of a stationary housing. The gear damper further includes mounting means so as to permit the gear damper to move floatingly in a direction perpendicular to the gear rack as a toothed wheel gear follows the gear rack. As a result, the distance between the toothed gear of the damper and the gear rack is held substantially constant so as to eliminate ratcheting and gear skipping.

Abstract translation: 齿轮阻尼器包括防棘爪装置，用于当滑动或旋转托盘移动或旋转进入静止壳体时防止减震器的齿轮与配合齿条之间的脱离。 齿轮阻尼器还包括安装装置，以便随着齿轮齿轮跟随齿条而允许齿轮减震器在垂直于齿条的方向上漂浮地移动。 结果，阻尼器的齿轮与齿条之间的距离保持大致恒定，从而消除棘轮和齿轮跳跃。