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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8002089 | Systems and methods for providing a haptic device Systems and methods for providing a haptic device are described. In one described system, a first brake surface of a first element contacts a second brake surface of a second element. At least one actuator is configured to exert a force on at least one of the first ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7441634 | Friction drive device A friction drive device includes a first roller with a support part, a second roller, and a cam member to support them. The second roller receives press force from the first roller at a contact point of them so as to transmit mechanical power therebetween. The cam m... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7322905 | Exercise machine with variable resistance unit and braking unit An exercise machine is disclosed. Exemplary embodiments include an exercise machine with a safety brake mechanism to provide a braking force to the exercise machine to stop the exercise machine, an exercise machine with a variable resistance mechanism to variably ad... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7296664 | Rotary damper A rotary damper includes: a damper body mounted on a rotary shaft; a cam mechanism provided in the damper body to set a rotation pattern of the rotary shaft; a restoring force-accumulating member that accumulates a restoring force in accordance with rotation of the ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7273026 | Roller follower body The present invention relates to a roller follower, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a first cavity, a second cavity, and a transition opening, wherein the first cavity includes a first inner surface configured to house a cylindrical insert the second cavity i... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7191876 | Rotation-retarding device with direct engagement The rotation-retarding device includes a first element and a second element having a rotary motion to be retarded relative to each other. The first element includes a block of flexible material (106), the second element (107) is able to locally deform ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192354 | Damper mechanism and damper disk assembly A first damper mechanism 159 for absorbing and attenuating minute torsional vibration in a damper disk assembly for transmitting torque in a vehicle, has a plate spring 162. The plate spring 162 extends in the rotational direction having main su... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188704 | Energy absorber An energy absorber comprises a housing (1), a store (15) of plastically deformable material (8) mounted in the housing and having an endstop (27), an attachment (3) for attaching the energy absorber to a structure, another attachme... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7073801 | Foldable mobility support device A mobility device includes at least a first front leg and at least a first rear leg connected to the first front leg. The first rear leg includes an upper member having a first end and a second end and a lower member having a first end and a second end. The first en... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7048096 | Incremental braking apparatus and method of braking An incremental braking apparatus and method includes a first rotating member having a plurality of rigid stops spaced circumferentially around an outer cylindrical surface of the first rotating member, and a plurality of flexible stops arranged in a plurality of row... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7032985 | Heart cam and damper unit and opening/closing controlling device using the same A heart cam and damper unit includes a base member having fixed cylindrical portions and a stopper portion, a rotating member having a movable cylindrical portion which is rotatably assembled to the fixed cylindrical portion with a viscous fluid interposed between t... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6951266 | Rotation-retarding device and use thereof A rotation-retarding device includes two members having rotational movement relative to each other to be retarded. The first member has an axle and the second member has a housing (25) adapted to receive the axle. A retarding arrangement includes at least a p... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6918464 | Energy absorber An energy absorber comprises a housing (1), a store (15) of plastically deformable material (8) mounted in the housing and having an endstop (27), an attachment (3) for attaching the energy absorber to a structure, another attachme... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6871730 | Rotation-retarding device with direct engagement The rotation-retarding device includes a first element and a second element having a rotary motion to be retarded relative to each other. The first element includes a block of flexible material (106), the second element (107) is able to locally deform ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6840353 | Rotary damper A rotary damper includes a housing (1) that has a holding chamber (4), a rotor (2) integral with a gear (2a) disposed rotatably in the holding chamber (4) of the housing (1), and a braking member (3) for contro... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6702070 | Integrated drive unit An integrated drive unit having planetary gearing and an annular cone brake element affixed to a hydraulic motor barrel. A brake piston encircles the hydraulic motor barrel and is selectively engageable with the cone brake element to actuate the cone brak... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6655520 | Brake drive A braking drive for a control cable or shaft has a drive shaft with a radial journal. A contractible brake ring has opposing ends defining a gap, with the journal in the gap The ring has an exterior surface biased outwards and two interior detents. A stat... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6526844 | Module with force hysteresis The module (10) serves for producing a force hysteresis during pivoting of a rotary element (14, 16) which is mounted rotatably in a housing (12) and on which there is secured at least one spring element (20), of which the free end slides, via a friction ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6467130 | Damping structure for rotating member and assist grip including the damping structure A damping structure is formed of a base including at least one projecting portion having a shaft or a hole, and a first engaging portion; a rotating member including a first wall portion having the other of the hole or the shaft engaging the shaft or hole... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6467591 | Lining member for use in fishing reel and method for manufacturing A lining member is provided for a drag mechanism of a fishing reel. The lining member includes fibers (43) which are adhered to a base member (41) by an adhesive layer so that each fiber extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6422357 | Braking apparatus A braking apparatus for imparting constant mechanical torque to effect a braking action is capable of operating in a constant, smooth, and adjustable manner, yet operates essentially independent of friction and temperature, as well as independent of rotat... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6367207 | Friction resistance generator The present invention relates to a friction resistance generator capable of always generating a stable frictional force even if the opposed surfaces of a rotary member and a passive member have a curved shape such as a circumferential surface or a spheric... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6347690 | Braked mechanical joint assembly A braked mechanical joint assembly comprises: a) a first brake member; b) a second brake member rotatable relative to the first brake member; c) a friction member positioned between the first and second brake members; d) a pushing element for compressing ... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6332374 | Accelerator position sensor An accelerator position sensor urges a rotary member 2into rotation relative to a fixed member 1 fixed on the side of a vehicle body in a direction of a returning operation of an accelerator pedal by torque of a torsion spring 3, and detects the angle of ... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6308807 | Disk brake A disk brake having members for keeping the friction pads in contact with the disk rotor in such a way that the wear of the friction members and the energy loss are kept to a minimum. The disk brake has a disk rotor, friction pads provided opposed to each... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6298966 | Friction resistance generator The present invention provides a friction resistance generator which can more effectively generate a stable friction resistance. More specifically, according to the present invention, in the configuration where a rotor and a passive member face each other... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6295883 | Opening and closing type interior device An opening and closing type interior device includes a fixed member, a movable member which is capable of being opened and closed and is movable relative to the fixed member, an actuator including a driving source and a gear mechanism, and a damper couple... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6264013 | Pivot connection for a grapple A pivot connection for a grapple having a link member with a journal-bore at one end, a yoke member with spaced-apart parallel arms receiving the one end of the link member therebetween bores in the arms, and a pivot pin mounted through the bores in the a... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6257085 | Electromotive drive mechanism for a body of furniture An electromotive drive mechanism for a body of furniture, includes a worm drive which is activated by a motor and includes a worm received in the casing and a worm wheel in engagement with the worm. Received in the casing is a support body which is closel... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6206440 | Damped mechanical joint assembly A damped mechanical joint assembly comprises two damping members, a joint body positioned therebetween and rotatable relative thereto; and a retainer for maintaining engagement of the damping members with opposite damping surfaces of the joint body. The j... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6148978 | Friction resistance generator The present invention provides a friction resistance generator which can more effectively generate a stable friction resistance. More specifically, according to the present invention, in the configuration where a rotor and a passive member face each other... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6119824 | Braked mechanical joint assembly A braked mechanical joint assembly is disclosed herein comprising: a) a first brake member; b) a second brake member rotatable relative to the first brake member; c) a friction member positioned between the first and second brake members; (d) means for pu... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6095311 | Brake for a fishing reel With known fishing reels of the anti-reverse type, i.e. reels wherein the crank stops when the line is pulled off, the braking force is the same when pulling the line off or when reeling it in. This property is disadvantageous when fighting a fish. The br... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5984353 | Quick-release arrangement for a camper jack system The quick-release arrangement includes a coupler adapted to slidably engage a braked upper drive shaft and to slidably engage a lower drive shaft. The lower drive shaft is coupled to an associated jack leg such that when the upper drive shaft, the coupler... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5893295 | Motorcycle cruise control A throttle control device mounted in a position to engage a hand grip on one end of the handlebar, the device including a tubular housing mounted on one end of the handlebar, a bearing sleeve rotatably mounted on the tubular housing, a cap rotatably mount... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5865278 | Rotation damper The invention relates to a rotation damper (1) including a plastic housing or storage part (2) carrying therein a rotor part (3). The rotor part (3) is joined to a rotatable shaft which extends through the housing. A damping device (4) is located between ... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5779383 | Braked mechanical joint assembly A braked universal joint assembly for rotatably joining two members is described wherein both load bearing and braking are performed by conical surfaces. The joint body comprises bores defining rotation axes, each bore comprising two frusto-conical sectio... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5732799 | Braking apparatus and rolling guide unit on which it is equipped A braking apparatus and a rolling guide unit on which it is equipped. A pressure control device, such as a hydraulic cylinder mechanism, operates according to a braking command signal emitted when an operation switch for braking is actuated, or when the b... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5730062 | Device for connecting rail vehicles A device for connecting rail vehicles formed of a plurality of interconnected first and second car parts having a rotary joint with a swiveling crown, includes a rotary-restraint device provided in the joint region between each two car parts. The rotary-r... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5713688 | Braked mechanical joint assembly A braked universal joint assembly for rotatably joining two members is described wherein both load bearing and braking are performed by conical surfaces. The joint body comprises bores defining rotation axes, each bore comprising two frusto-conical sectio... | 02/03/1998 |
