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Apparatus for Simulating a High Five

A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."

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Class 74/99R - Reciprocating to or from oscillating


Subclass of Class 74 - Machine element or mechanism
Definition: Mechanical movements for converting reciprocating motion
No. of applications: 22
Last issue date: 12/29/2011


Application No.Application TitleIssue Date
20110320041OVEN TESTING FIXTURE AND METHOD
A testing apparatus is provided for opening and closing a door of an appliance being tested. The apparatus includes a framework; a first actuator attached to the framework, the first actuator having a retracted position and an extended position; a first attaching bar at...
12/29/2011
20110317293Oscillation Motor Unit, Oscillation Motor, and Lens Driving Device Using Oscillation Motor
The object of the present invention is to provide a driving mechanism which is a higher powered motor that can be used even when an installation space is limited by reducing a space required for installation of the motor as a motive power of a driving mechanism, and whi...
12/29/2011
20110321203PLANAR POSITIONING DEVICE AND INSPECTION DEVICE PROVIDED WITH THE SAME
According to one embodiment, a planar positioning device includes a first actuator displaceable in a first axis direction, a second actuator displaceable in a second axis direction perpendicular to the first axis, a first displacement magnifying mechanism configured to ...
12/29/2011
20110299230Relative movement urging device and electronic device using the relative movement urging device
The relative movement urging device urges the relative movement of the first member and the second member which are connected in a relatively movable manner. The relative movement urging device includes a first connecting member connected to the first member, a second c...
12/08/2011
20110292576PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ROTATABLE COVER
A portable electronic device includes a base, a cove, a first plate, a second plate, a first post, a second post, and an adjusting mechanism. The first plate is secured to the cover. A guiding slot and a receiving hole are defined in the first plate. The second plate is...
12/01/2011
20110272551MOVABLE ASSEMBLY AND APPLICATION TO MOVABLE DEVICES
Movable device comprising at least one assembly, said assembly comprising: an equilateral tri-angle, said triangle connected at first vertex to top a fixed reference point by means of a pivot, said pivot is stationary; a stationary pivot, said stationary pivots connects...
11/10/2011
20110274423Impulse Actuated MEMS Devices
An apparatus, useful in, for example, a miniature camera, includes an object, e.g., an optical element such as a shutter blade, an actuator operable to apply an impulse to the object such that the object moves from a first position to a second position, and at least one...
11/10/2011
20110232419Shape memory alloy motor
The invention discloses a novel and efficient drive mechanism for use in a variety of applications. This novel mechanism replaces traditional stepper motors or another analogous art with shape memory alloys. The drive mechanism so disclosed provides substantial operatio...
09/29/2011
20110209570MOTION CONVERSION DEVICE, FLEXIBLE ACTUATOR USING THE SAME, AND JOINT DRIVING UNIT
Three or more displacement generation mechanisms, which allow some of a plurality of guide members that are provided respectively to a plurality of guide holding members that is capable of reciprocally moving substantially perpendicularly to shifting directions of a rec...
09/01/2011
20110198447Actuation system for mobile elements with dynamically compensated and opposite relative motions
An actuation system for at least two mobile elements with dynamically compensated and opposite relative motions, without disturbance of the elements fixed in the same rigid structure as it, and resistant to exterior loadings, in the case of a translational motion of the...
08/18/2011
20110150236TRAY MOVING MECHANISM AND IN-VEHICLE AUDIO APPARATUS
A tray moving mechanism includes: a unit base having an internal space formed as a containing space; and a tray movable between a retracted position in which the unit base is contained in the containing space and a projected position in which a music player formed in a ...
06/23/2011
20110109198PHASED ARRAY BUCKLING ACTUATOR
A harmonic buckling actuator is comprised of numerous buckling units engaged to a rotational track/gear. Each buckling unit includes two input translational actuators. One end of each input actuator is constrained to rotate about a rotational joint that is rigidly attac...
05/12/2011
20100286832METHOD FOR OPERATING A MECHANICAL SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY A PROPORTIONING VALVE
A mechanical system has a component, which is movable under friction. An oscillating micromotion (dither) is impressed upon the component, which, if necessary, is added to a non-oscillating base motion of the component. It is provided that the micromotion (without the b...
11/11/2010
20100242673ACTUATOR APPARATUS
Actuator apparatus having a drive element (26) which can tilt and/or pivot in a predetermined manner in response to electrical activation and which is formed such that it can be contacted by an output partner in order to transmit mechanical drive energy, wherein ...
09/30/2010
20100117013DEVICE FOR CONVERTING A PIVOTING MOVEMENT OF A PINION INTO A TRANSLATIONAL MOVEMENT OF A SLIDE, AND VALVE COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE
A device, and a valve including such a device, for converting a pivoting movement of a pinion into a translational movement of a slide. The pinion is mounted to pivot relative to a slide mounting member including a fixed tubular wall. The tubular wall is provided with a...
05/13/2010
20100084905ACTUATING DEVICE FOR A FIXING ROD TO BE DISPLACED IN THE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION
An actuating device for a fixing rod (7) that is to be displaced in a longitudinal direction and can be rotated to release a latching connection (9, 10) comprises a coupling slide (4) which can be displaced in a bearing sleeve (2) and which, ...
04/08/2010
20090277300INERTIAL DRIVE ACTUATOR
An inertial drive actuator includes a fixed member, a displacement generating mechanism which is connected to the fixed member, and which generates a minute displacement in a first direction and a second direction, a vibration substrate which reciprocates by the minute ...
11/12/2009
20090255606LAND CLEARING DEVICE
A land clearing device for use in conjunction with a hydraulic boom crane includes a body (2) which can be connected to the head of the hydraulic boom crane (1), a hydraulic motor (3,4), supported on the body, and a blade (5), operated by the...
10/15/2009
20090135683DRIVE MECHANISM AND OPTICAL HEAD
A drive mechanism according to the present invention includes: a drive body that defines a longitudinal direction; a mover that makes a friction fit with the drive body so as to slide in the longitudinal direction; a base member that supports the drive body so as to all...
05/28/2009
20080258578Driving device capable of obtaining a stable frequency characteristic
A driving device includes an electro-mechanical transducer having first and second end portions opposite to each other in an expansion/contraction direction, a static member coupled to the first end portion of the electro-mechanical transducer, a vibration friction port...
10/23/2008
20080259466Platform Transport Systems
A transport system for moving and positioning an object comprising: a tube (24) having an axis of rotation and formed with threads (36) on at least a portion of its surface; at least one platform (126) to which the object (116) is mountable h...
10/23/2008
20080245182Power generation device
A rigid arm pendulum is combined with a helical device attached to the pendulum horizontal axle to provide a double reciprocating action. While the pendulum reciprocates in rotary fashion about the axle, describing successive arcs of less than 360 degrees, the axle simu...
10/09/2008
 
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