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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8100030 | Joystick A joystick for controlling the functions of machines and/or vehicles comprises an actuator which can be moved in different directions by means of a joint having preferably two degrees of freedom, wherein the back-and-forth motions of the actuator occurring in a firs... | 01/24/2012 |
| 7370552 | Mechanism for controlling toe angle of vehicle wheels A power transfer system is constituted under a simple construction (a worm gear, transfer rod integrally installed with a worm sector gear, and lower control arm), thereby improving the efficiency of the power transfer of the toe-angle controlling mechanism for vehi... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357050 | Lever apparatus for vehicles In the lever apparatus, a cover part (19) including a spherical-shaped outer surface and two thickness-reducing recessed portions (18) formed on the inner surface side thereof is disposed on the base end portion of a lever upper (12) and fitting... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7334658 | Steering system with joystick mounted controls A steering system is provided for a work machine. The steering system may include at least one hand-operated work implement control device and a steering mechanism configured to control a direction of travel of the work machine. The system may also include a first s... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7263911 | Steering wheel assembly A steering wheel assembly for a machine or a vehicle includes a steering wheel and a pommel mounted on the steering wheel for rotation about an axis extending parallel to the axis of rotation of the steering wheel to facilitate one-handed rotation of the steering wh... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7195096 | Pedal pusher A pedal pusher to provide for single handed manipulation of two (2) pedals of a motor vehicle, such as a golf cart, is disclosed. A first manipulation of the device in an arc range of motion controls a first pedal of the vehicle while a second manipulation of the de... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7174665 | Media display system for ski-lift chair A display system for displaying media on a ski-lift chair is provided. A main body portion is disclosed, having clamps to hold it to the restraint of the ski-lift chair. A plurality of frames are provided along a top surface of the body portion for holding printable... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7161580 | Haptic feedback using rotary harmonic moving mass A haptic device comprises an actuator and a mass. The actuator has a shaft. The actuator is elastically coupled to the mass and/or a base. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152499 | Lever apparatus for vehicle Ribs (19) are provided in a lattice pattern on an inner surface of an inclined portion (8) of a level upper (2) making up a first lever component, while first and second projecting portions (28, 29) for press fitting whose cross sections ... | 12/26/2006 |
| RE39440 | Snap-on steering column shroud The snap-on steering column shroud assembly includes an upper shroud and a lower shroud. The upper shroud has an upper steering shaft passage portion that is positioned vertically, axially and angularly relative to the upper steering shaft. A front edge is moved tow... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150341 | Transmission apparatus of all-terrain vehicle A transmission apparatus of an all-terrain vehicle includes: a non-stage transmission disposed in a power transmission path from an engine to drive wheels; a forward and backward movement switching device capable of switching to a forward movement position, a neutra... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7137542 | Vibration isolating handle It is an object of the invention to provide a vibration reducing technique which is effective in obtaining stable vibration reducing effectiveness. A representative vibration isolating handle may include a body, a grip part and an elastic member. The handle body is ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134360 | Vehicle steering wheel A vehicle steering wheel comprises a hub and several switches The switches are integrated in a common housing which is secured to the hub. ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131347 | Manual gearshift device for automotive automatic transmission A manual gearshift device for an automotive automatic transmission operative in an automatic shift mode in which a gear ratio is automatically varied according to driving conditions and a manual mode in which a gear ratio is manually changed is disclosed. The manual... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7117761 | Arrangement for a steering column A steering shaft arrangement comprises a first housing (9), which accommodates a contact roller (10), the first housing (9) being divided up into a first and second section (13, 14), of which the first section (13) is connected to ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7040447 | Pedal pusher A pedal pusher to provide for hand manipulation of a pedal of a motor vehicle, such as a golf cart, is disclosed. Means are disclosed to provide for release of a substantial portion of the device where the pedal of the vehicle may be operated without substantial int... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7021416 | Vehicle control with manual back up A manual control device for electrically driven and controlled steering, and/or accelerating and/or decelerating of a road vehicle, that includes a hand grip device, sensors for sensing a force and/or a movement imposed on the hand grip device which correspond to a ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017704 | Steering device for a drive-by-wire vehicle A steering device (1) for drive-by-wire functions in a vehicle comprises a base (2) which can be fixed to the vehicle interior at the location of the driver, and two steering grips (3, 4) at opposite sides of the base, which steering grips each ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7009503 | Collision warning systems and methods An automobile collision warning system includes a sensor system configured to generate a sensor signal corresponding to at least a first sensed object in the vicinity of the automobile. A processor is coupled to the sensor system, wherein the processor is configured... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6997281 | Driver control input device for drive-by-wire vehicle A vehicle driver control input device includes a non-rotatable wheel having at least one track. First and second hand grips are movably engaged with the track so that the first and second hand grips are movable along the track to facilitate sending steering signals ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6991582 | Locking device for a selector lever of a motor vehicle transmission In a locking device for a selector lever of a motor vehicle transmission comprising a locking member, which is pivotally supported on a support structure, and an adjustable locking element is supported on the support structure and engages the locking member for fixi... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6976703 | Static driver airbag module using steering wheel mounted gears A gear system for coupling a steering wheel to a steering wheel shaft, comprising: a first gear rotatable about a first axis and connected to the steering wheel, wherein rotation of the steering wheel causes rotation of the first gear; a second gear engaged to the f... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6953902 | Vehicular turn-indicator system A restricting projecting portion is provided on an upper surface of a bracket in the vicinity of an apex portion of an angled cam projecting portion for guiding the movement of a shaft portion of a ratchet. When an operation lever and a bracket are returned to a neu... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6948583 | Steering equipment for vehicles Steering equipment is provided with a transmission shaft (4) mounted so that it can turn within a steering column (2), and with a control device (8) for actuating an operating unit; the control device (8) being provided with a switch (... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6948399 | Manual gearshift device for automotive automatic transmission A manual gearshift device for an automotive automatic transmission operative in an automatic shift mode in which a gear ratio is automatically varied according to driving conditions and a manual mode in which a gear ratio is manually changed is disclosed. The manual... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6906440 | Bracket assembly having a plurality of plates for a dynamoelectric machine A bracket assembly for a dynamoelectric machine includes a base plate and a bracket support assembly. The bracket support assembly includes a first end plate, a second end plate and a support member connected to at least one support plate. The bracket support assemb... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6904825 | Shift control device for a transmission mechanism A shift control device for a transmission mechanism for a motor vehicle having a shift control lever 2 provided in the vicinity of a steering wheel 1 for column shifting, a steering shaft 16 movable in response to the operation of the steering w... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6892602 | Device for fastening a casing tube switch module to the casing tube of a motor vehicle steering shaft A device for fastening a casing tube switch module to a casing tube of a steering wheel shaft when a steering wheel is mounted on the steering shaft. The device including a clamping element and a bearing. The clamping element is arranged coaxially between the casing... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6871720 | Steering device for a motor vehicle A steering device for a motor vehicle has a stationary steering wheel rim, a measurement transducer integrated into the steering wheel rim and provided for generating an electric or electronic signal, and an actuator that can be actuated as a function of the electro... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6868657 | Mowing machines with ergonomic hand control levers Hand control levers with ergonomic grip members. Such hand control levers are used on vehicles, preferably lever-operated mowing machines. The hand control levers can reduce anatomical stress, fatigue or discomfort experienced by users of such vehicles. ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6774323 | Multi-function rotary vehicle switch mounted to a fixed stalk A switch assembly for a vehicle includes a stalk and a rotary switch. The stalk is fixed at one end to a steering column. The rotary switch is connected at one end to the other end of the stalk. The rotary switch is rotatable about a pivot axis normal to the other e... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6672411 | Control mechanism for a zero turning radius vehicle A control mechanism for a dual transmission vehicle is disclosed. First and second overlaying plates are provided, the first plate having a profiled slot which communicates with parallel slots in the second plate. The slots in the first and second plates ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6609768 | Emergency steering wheel braking system A trailer brake control system comprises a trailer. The trailer has brakes. The trailer also has a secondary electrical receiver. A towing vehicle is also provided. The vehicle has a steering wheel. The vehicle also has a secondary electrical transmitter.... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6578449 | Snap-on steering column shroud The snap-on steering column shroud assembly includes an upper shroud and a lower shroud. The upper shroud has an upper steering shaft passage portion that is positioned vertically, axially and angularly relative to the upper steering shaft. A front edge i... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6371572 | Emergency steering wheel braking system A trailer brake control system comprises a trailer. The trailer has brakes. The trailer also has a secondary electrical receiver. A towing vehicle is also provided. The vehicle has a steering wheel. The vehicle also has a secondary electrical transmitter.... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6260431 | Construction of an on-vehicle lever switch An on-vehicle lever switch having a rotary knob 4, a third lever 22 having the rotary knob 4 fixed to one end thereof and an operating rod 22a at the other end thereof, a second lever 6 having a shaft hollow cylinder 6a into which a shaft 22c of the third... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6260432 | Selecting device for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle A selecting device facilitates selecting operating positions of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle by the deflection of a selector lever which moves back automatically from all deflecting directions for selecting the individual operating positio... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6237437 | Turn signal switch A turn signal switch includes a housing having a cam portion; a control lever turnably supported in the housing; a driving element for holding the control lever at three positions, first and second operating positions and a neutral position, in cooperatio... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6234269 | Operating element for a proximity relating device for vehicles An operating element is provided for a proximity regulating device for vehicles with an actuating lever. The operating element actuating lever has a rotatably mounted head that can assume a plurality of radial switch positions. If the head is in its initi... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6223112 | Shift device for an automatic transmission A shift device for an automatic transmission generates no manual shift demand in response to a plurality of operator shift demands. A steering wheel has an up-down select switch. A range selector has an upshift switch and a downshift switch in addition to... | 04/24/2001 |
