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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7312591 | Powered panel moving system A powered panel moving system includes a motor, electronic drive circuitry, a mechanism, a coupler, and electronic function circuitry. The drive circuitry drives a rotor of the motor. The coupler couples rotational output of the rotor to the mechanism to drive the m... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7265475 | Electric motor having convex high-speed brush A two speed direct current electric motor comprising: an armature having a commutator assembly that is adapted to receive an electromotive force to cause the armature to operatively rotate. A brush assembly having a common brush and a low-speed brush is disposed abo... | 09/04/2007 |
| 6997301 | On-board entertainment display retractor safety device The present invention comprises a clutch assembly having a housing, rotational arm and torque spring, in combination with a position sensor, such that excessive movement or obstruction within the path of the display assembly during deployment, as predefined by the s... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6980070 | Drive unit for switching circuit breakers on and off A drive unit is described for switching circuit breakers on and off, in particular disconnecting switches and/or grounding switches of medium-voltage switchgear. The drive unit includes a reversible d.c. motor and a switching device containing two separately drivabl... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6967417 | Variable winding generator An electric generator is disclosed having a high efficiency over wide ranges in rotor speed and power output requirements. Output voltage control is achieved by providing the power output windings with variable adjustment. This variable adjustment determines the num... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6870341 | Method of controlling the coordinative lifting of bottom sections of lying furniture such as a bed A method of controlling the coordinative lifting of bottom sections of lying furniture such as a bed that has a back bottom section for lifting the back portion of a lying person and a knee bottom section for lifting his/her knee portion, in which the respective bot... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6836089 | Installation for preliminary crushing of articles The present invention relates to an installation for preliminary crushing of articles, the installation comprising at least a first shaft for driving articles and a second shaft for shredding driven articles, each of said shafts being provided with shredding teeth a... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6614198 | Method and apparatus for controlling release of hoisting motor brake in hoisting apparatus A method and an apparatus for controlling release of a hoisting motor brake in a hoisting apparatus, where electricity is used as the driving force and a squirrel cage motor as the hoisting motor for hoisting or lowering a load attached to a hoisting memb... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6580240 | Activation device for a functional component of motor vehicle equipment equipped with a safety device An activation device for a functional component of motor vehicle equipment having an electric motor includes a transmission device connected on the one hand to an output shaft of the motor and on the other hand to said functional component, so that the tr... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6304048 | Method and device for determining torque in an automotive power window system A method and device for determining torque applied to a motor of an automotive power window system includes a motor having a rotor mounted on a rotor shaft wherein the rotor and rotor shaft move linearly along an axial length of the rotor shaft in respons... | 10/16/2001 |
| 5982131 | Control device for motor driving system A stator 3 of a motor 1 is pivotally supported on a stationary system 5 by an elastic member 28, 11a, 42 provided along the circumferential direction of the stator 3, and a detector 11 for detecting a rotational force of the stator 3 is provided to execut... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5949207 | Auto window switch and obstacle detect/protect with override A control system and method for operating an automobile window to provide anti-trap protection in an AUTO UP mode, wherein a switch assembly communicates switch signals representative of operator commands by disposition in distinct positions. A sensor tha... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5419215 | Automatic steering wheel pivoting mechanism An automatic steering wheel pivoting mechanism includes a unique mount structure such that two engaged mechanical elements which pivot the steering wheel are both mounted in a cantilever-like fashion at one lateral side. This decreases the lateral size re... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5246095 | Output torque sensor and control apparatus An output torque sensing and limiting mechanism, for preventing the continued application of torque to a load when the torque exceeds a selected value. The mechanism is positioned at the end of a gear train, meshed with the final gear and adapted to trans... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5142210 | Abnormal state detecting apparatus of a machine tool An abnormal state detecting apparatus of a machine tool having a servomotor. The apparatus is provided with a device for detecting an abnormal acceleration and an abnormal torque of the servomotor and a device for detecting an abnormal operation state of ... | 08/25/1992 |
| 4979603 | Load sensing gearbox A universal load sensing gearbox integrating a safety mechanism for use, for instance, with motor driven closures, such as garage doors, barriers and gates, includes a housing which encases a worm slidably mounted on an input shaft and adapted for rotatio... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4918363 | Actuator for TVRO parabolic antenna Power transmission and actuator apparatus especially advantageous in application to outdoor antennas, particularly TVRO parabolic antennas, to be operated by remote control, comprises a tub-shaped receptacle including a base having a peripherally encompas... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4910789 | Apparatus for controlling the adjustment rate of a lens assembly A constant speed driving apparatus comprises a starting means for starting a control unit, the first pulse-generating means for generating the first pulse signal with a predetermined frequency, a driving mechanism for driving a load, the second pulse-gene... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4896085 | Impulse actuator system A silent, high torque, impulse actuator system for low average power devices. The system incorporates a typical small three pole D.C. motor which has been modified to allow quick electrical conversion, with unipolar switching circuitry, from conventional ... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4797564 | Robot overload detection mechanism An overload detection mechanism for a robot is disclosed, wherein first and second members are relatively urged together by an urging means to urge the axis of the second member toward the Z axis of the first member. The second member is guided in any mov... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4793458 | Shift motor assembly for a two-speed axle An improved shift motor assembly for selectively moving a shift rod or similar member between two gear-engaging positions for use, for example, in a two-speed axle assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a mechanism for limiting the amount of linear ... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4763219 | Overload protection for DC motor-driven linear actuator A permanent magnet DC motor-driven linear actuator has a screw shaft supported against axial movement by a compressed spring. Excess thrust in one direction causes the shaft to move axially to open a first momentary switch, and excess thrust in the opposi... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4666026 | Drive mechanism A drive mechanism comprises a support upon which a drive member is mounted for movement relative to a frame. The drive member comprises first and second elements which are relatively movable, the one of which may be mounted on the other. The elements are ... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4550277 | Overload detection and warning system for electric motors in power tools and the like Thermal overload of the power tool is sensed by comparing a continually updated thermal model of the tool with a predetermined limit. The thermal model is updated in accordance with operating parameters such as motor speed and power delivered (conduction ... | 10/29/1985 |
| 4492906 | Electric motor This invention discloses an electric motor comprising a stator, a rotor disposed concentrically within the stator, a drive shaft rotatably supporting the rotor with a circular gap between the stator and rotor and an output shaft connected to the drive sha... | 01/08/1985 |
| 4467895 | Slack rope detecting apparatus A slack rope detecting apparatus for use in mine winding operations provides a trip signal via contacts 34 if the load in the rope falls below a predetermined value. The apparatus senses the load at each side of a sheave wheel using transducers 6 and 8 an... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4429265 | Motor driven window winding mechanisms A motor driven winding mechanism suitable for a vehicle panel or the like, said window being movable by means of a raising and lowering mechanism (41) having an operating shaft (50) thereon which is rotatable to effect raising and lowering of the window, ... | 01/31/1984 |
| 4388575 | Arrangement for controlling elements of power vehicle such as safety belt, window pane and the like An arrangement for controlling an element of a power vehicle, such as a safety belt, window pane, and the like, has a displaceable member connectable with a power vehicle element to be controlled and displaceable together with the latter from a first end ... | 06/14/1983 |
| 4350944 | Variable control circuit having a timed bypass A switch, that appears the same as an ordinary snap switch, is shown with a positive ON and a positive OFF with a variable control circuit therebetween. The variable control circuit includes a triac gated through a diac to give an infinite control range t... | 09/21/1982 |
| 4346850 | Shredding machine incorporating a torque cushioning assembly A shredding machine of the general type employed for comminuting difficult to shred material incorporates a torque cushioning device for the purpose of minimizing breakage of the comminuting teeth or knives of the apparatus when the teeth encounter metal ... | 08/31/1982 |
| 4320317 | Motor overload safety device A rotor of a motor has a bearing mounted thereon, the bearing having a tab which is urged in one direction by the fluid friction of the lubricant in the bearing, the tab being urged against a spring, the tab actuating a micro-switch. The force exerted by ... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4114078 | Mechanical torque limit for valve actuator An electrically energized actuator for operating a valve has an output shaft for connection to a rotatable valve stem and is driven, via a gear train, by an electrically energized motor. A safety shut off mechanism is responsive to a predetermined resista... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4085345 | Torque-limiting stop device A reversible electric motor has a torque limiting stop device actuable to stop the motor by angular displacement of the motor casing when an opposing torque on the motor shaft exceeds a threshold value. Complementary profiles are arranged to hold the moto... | 04/18/1978 |
| 4042213 | Electric hoist In a multiple-reeved electric hoist of the type employing either a load cable winding drum or a load chain lift wheel, and wherein the dead end of the cable (or chain) carries a part of the load and is attached to the hoist frame; an improved overload sen... | 08/16/1977 |
