Abstract:
An improved deflectible hanger for vehicular mud flaps having a first and second support member, the second support member being resiliently held to and in axial alignment with the first support member by a spring-loaded cable which permits the second support member to be angularly deflected relative to the first support member and stud members secured to the first support member to rigidly attach the first support member to the vehicle frame.
Abstract:
A DOOR CHECK FORMED OF A TUBULAR HOUSING WITH SPRINGS, A FRICTION RETARDING ELEMENT, AND A CONE-SHAPED WEDGE THEREIN IN WHICH ONE END OF THE HOUSING IS PIVOTALLY HELD TO THE DOOR FRAME. A ROD EXTENDING FROM THE OTHER END IS PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO THE DOOR. AS THE DOOR IS OPENED THE SPRING IS READILY COMPRESSED, AND AS THE DOOR IS RELEASED THE SPRING AUTOMATICALLY CLOSES THE DOOR AND AT THE SAME TIME FORCES THE WEDGE INTO THE FRICTION ELEMENT WHICH BEARS AGAINST THE INNER SURFACE OF THE HOUSING RETARDING THE CLOSING OF THE DOOR. A SECOND SPRING IS PROVIDED FOR MAINTAINING THE FRICTION RETARDING ELEMENT AGAINST THE WEDGE DURING THE OPENING OF THE DOOR.
Abstract:
An improved hanger for vehicular mud flaps is provided comprising a first and second elongated support member. One end of the first support member is secured to the vehicle while the second support member is telescopically mounted to the free end of the first support member. A spring resiliently urges the second support member axially outward from the first support member while permitting retraction of the second support member relative to the first support member when required to prevent a breakage or bending of the mud flap hanger. A coiled spring on the end of the hanger permits the end flap to be twisted without damaging the hanger.
Abstract:
A circuit for combining the outputs of several amplifiers, through an array of diodes, so that the combined output has a noise content whose amplitude is less than that of the individual amplifier outputs. The circuit is described as part of an inspection system for detecting blemishes in sheet material flowing past a series of photo-sensitive devices, the amplifiers receiving the outputs of the photo-sensitive devices.