324 results about "Home position" patented technology

The present disclosure relates to a closure latch assembly and system for a vehicle closure panel equipped with a latch mechanism having a latched position and an unlatched position and a power release mechanism moveable between home position, a release position and a double pull position and / or a child lock position, wherein a motor is operable to move the power release mechanism from the home position to the release position and from the home position to the double pull position and / or the child lock position, and wherein an emergency backup mechanism in mechanically coupled communication with the latch mechanism can be mechanically actuated from a non-deployed position to a deployed position to move a pawl from a ratchet holding position to a ratchet releasing position regardless of the position of the power release mechanism, wherein the emergency backup mechanism is prevented from generating rattling noise while in the non-deployed position.

A closure latch assembly includes a power release gear configured to be driven by a motor in a first direction from a home position to a release position, whereat a pawl releases a ratchet to permit the ratchet to move to a striker release position, and back to the home position in the first direction, whereat a sensor signals the motor to be de-energized when the power release gear returns to the home position. In the absence of the pawl releasing the ratchet, the power release gear is driven by the motor in a second direction opposite the first direction to cause the pawl to release the ratchet to permit the ratchet to move to the striker release position.

A mounting configuration for an electrostatic spray gun (100) includes a probe having a first non-conductive body encasing a first conductive element and a probe mount extending from the electrostatic spray gun with a second non-conductive body encasing a second conductive element. The mounting configuration includes a first elastomeric ring (140) disposed about the second non-conductive body and configured to interface with the first non-conductive body. The first elastomeric ring (140) is configured to exert a force on the first non-conductive body to bias the first non-conductive body away from the electrostatic spray gun (100) such that the probe is secured in a home position. A pin (128) extending from one of the first non-conductive body and the second non-conductive body is seated in a notch (138) formed in the other one of the first non-conductive body and the second non-conductive body.

A control method for an electro-mechanical brake including a piston configured to push a brake pad toward a wheel disk through driving of a motor, the control method for an electro-mechanical brake including: detecting positions of the piston and current values of the motor while braking is performed; detecting piston position-based estimated braking force values based on the detected positions of the piston; detecting current-based estimated braking force values based on the detected current values of the motor; determining that a state of the brake pad has changed from an initial state to another state when the piston position-based estimated braking force values and the current-based estimated braking force values are different from each other; determining whether a thickness or physical property of the brake pad has changed when determining that the state of the brake pad has changed from the initial state to the other state; setting a new home position by compensating for a preset home position when determining that the thickness of the brake pad has changed; and detecting an actual braking force value based on a movement distance of the piston from the new home position, wherein the home position refers to a position set so that the piston is disposed at the position at the time of non-braking.

An electro-mechanical brake includes: a brake disc; a friction pad; a pressing unit configured to press the friction pad toward the brake disc; a motor supplying power to the pressing unit; a current sensor; a position sensor configured to measure a position of the pressing unit; and an initial position calculating unit calculating at least one of a home position or a contact point of the pressing unit, wherein the pressing unit is configured to pass through a first check point at which a first current is measured, and a second check point at which a second current greater than the first current is measured, and wherein the initial position calculating unit calculates at least one of the home position or the contact point based on the first current, the first check point, the second current, and the second check point.

The disclosure relates to an actuating mechanism (1) for actuating a vehicle door, in particular a vehicle exterior door. The actuating mechanism (1) comprises a manually actuatable handle part (2), which can be transferred between a home position in which the handle part (2) is preferably completely recessed in the vehicle shell and an actuating position in which the handle part (2) at least partially or regionally protrudes out of the vehicle shell such that a gripping region is created between the handle part (2) and an exterior of the vehicle, into which the hand of a user can be at least partially inserted; and. The actuating mechanism (1) includes an actuator (3), which is associated with the handle part (2) and is configured so as to transfer the handle part (2) from its home position into its actuating position and vice versa, as needed. According to the disclosure, it is provided in particular that the actuator (3) is configured as a rotary drive with a rotationally driveable drive wheel (4), wherein the actuator (3) comprises a gearing mechanism (5) via which a rotational movement of the drive wheel (4) is or can be switched into a linear movement of the handle part (2).

The present disclosure provides a strapping tool with a scaling assembly including a die assembly and a camshaft. The camshaft includes a cam that engages a cam follower of the die assembly. The cam is shaped so rotation of the camshaft during a scaling cycle causes the cam to force the die assembly to pivot from a home position to a sealing position to form interlocking cuts in overlapping strap portions. Continued rotation of the cam results in the die assembly pivoting back to its home position during an energy-release phase and a return phase of the sealing cycle. During the energy-release phase. the shape of the cam enables the die assembly to pivot a relatively small amount as potential energy is released. During the return phase after this energy is released. the shape of the cam enables the die assembly to pivot a relatively large amount.

An isokinetic control module and method for incorporation on both new and existing exercise equipment. The control module replaces standard friction and hydraulic resistance components offering constant speed of the moveable elements of the machine rather than a selected resistance or weight. The constant user-generated resistance prevents injury and enhances strength training of the targeted muscle groups by maintaining constant strain on those muscles throughout the exercise. This method and device incorporates both a PCFC valve and a check valve device, removing all resistance the moment the user stops applying force to the machine. This enhances safety and facilitates the rapid return of the lifting element to its home position between repetitions. An optional graphical display is also disclosed.

The invention belongs to the technical field of cleaning robots, and particularly relates to a cleaning method of a cleaning robot, and the method comprises the following steps: when a shielding part of the cleaning robot executes a cleaning task on an operation surface in a downward placement state, and when the cleaning robot is hijacked, controlling the shielding part to be switched from the downward placement state to a folded state, the cleaning robot is hijacked to move from an original position to a specified position to execute a temporary cleaning task, the shielding part is in a first position in a lowering state and is in a second position in a folding state, and a ventilation area when the shielding part is in the first position is smaller than that when the shielding part is in the second position; and when the cleaning robot is hijacked, the shielding piece is kept in a folded state.

Various embodiments described herein may include a locking adjustment device having: a knob assembly being manually rotatable to adjust an optical device setting; a catch assembly defining a home position of the knob assembly whereat the catch assembly prevents rotation of the knob assembly in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction; and wherein the catch assembly includes a button or other lock-release arranged to, responsive to a manually-applied force, disengage a catch member from a catch opening or recess to allow the knob assembly to be rotated, in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction, from the home position to an adjustment position. Other embodiments may be disclosed and / or claimed.

A closure latch assembly and system for a vehicle closure panel equipped with a latch mechanism having a latched position and an unlatched position and a power release mechanism moveable between home position, a release position and a double pull position and / or a child lock position, wherein a single motor is operable to move the power release mechanism between from the home position to the release position and from the home position to the double pull position and / or the child lock position.

A suction valve for an endoscope (e.g., a duodenoscope) includes a valve housing, a valve spool, and a return mechanism for returning the valve spool from a manually depressed position to a home position. In the depressed position, the suction valve places the endoscope in a suction configuration for drawing fluids, tissue or other matter out from within a patient. The home position places the endoscope in a vented configuration to interrupt the suction. Various examples of the return mechanism include a resilient integral portion of the valve spool, a resilient integral portion of the valve housing, a resiliently flexible diaphragm extending radially across an annular gap between the valve spool and the valve housing, and a magnetic set affixed to the valve spool and the valve housing.

Early warning systems and methods for determining capacitor failures are described. One of the methods includes controlling a motor to further control a variable capacitor that is coupled to the motor to facilitate achieving a hard stop position or a home position of the variable capacitor for multiple times. Each time the motor is controlled to facilitate achieving the home position or the hard stop position, a number of steps that are taken by the motor are recorded. The numbers of steps are compared with each other to determine whether the variable capacitor has failed.

A method for operating a microwave oven appliance may include a step of receiving an input indicative of a cook time of a cook cycle for the microwave oven appliance. The method may also include a step of estimating, based on the received input indicative of the cook time, a number of rotations that a turntable is to complete. The method may further include a step of calculating a rotational time for the turntable based, at least, on the number of rotations estimated. The method may also include a step of activating a motor to rotate the turntable from a home position for the calculated rotational time. The method may further include a step of activating a microwave heating assembly of the microwave oven appliance for the duration of the cook time.

The present invention relates to the technical field of logistics devices and discloses an electromagnetic lock and a locker, wherein the electromagnetic lock comprises a housing, a locking hook, a locking element, an electromagnet, and a shock-absorbing element, wherein the locking hook is capable of rotation relative to the housing and has a locking position and an unlocking position, wherein the locking element is capable of rotation relative to the housing and has a first position to prevent the locking hook from rotating to the unlocking position and a second position to allow the locking hook to rotate to the unlocking position, wherein the electromagnet serves to drive the locking element to rotate between the first position and the second position.wherein the shock protection element can rotate relative to the housing and has a home position and an operating position, wherein when the shock protection element is in the home position, the shock protection element is separated from the locking element, whereas when an external disturbance force drives the locking hook in the locking position to rotate in a set direction and separate from the locking element, the locking hook can drive the shock protection element in the home position to rotate into the operating position in order to prevent the locking element in the first position from rotating to the second position, thus ensuring that the locking element is always in the first position, which avoids unwanted unlocking caused by shock.

A dispensing pump having a calibration system including a base including an upper base portion having a first end for mounting a motor and a second end and a lower base portion for mounting a pump on a first end and a second end. A hinge pivotally connects the second end of the upper base portion and the second end of the lower base portion. A linear actuator is mounted on the base and includes a drive rod having a coupler secured to an end thereof. The coupler joins the drive rod to a first end of a connecting member. A second end of the connecting member is secured to the lower base portion. An attachment plate attaches the motor to the first end of the upper base portion. The attachment plate extends outwardly from the motor for mounting the linear actuator. A proximity sensor is secured to the base upper position. A flag is secured to the drive rod coupler, wherein the flag moves directly with the drive rod. The flag includes a body and a calibration element projecting therefrom. The calibration element is positionally adjustable relative to the flag body. The calibration element is adapted to activate the proximity sensor when the linear drive is in a home position. The home position is adjustable upon adjustment of the calibration member. An actuation of the linear actuator drives the connecting member causing the lower base portion and upper base portion to pivot with respect to each other about the hinge, thereby changing an angle between the lower base portion and the upper base portion.

An apparatus for applying a lid (2) to a support (3) containing a product. The apparatus (1) comprises a supporting element (10), having a contact portion (13), and a closing element (11), having a fixing portion (17), which are movable between a home position and a working position, in which the closing element (11) is partly inserted into the seat (12) having one or more lateral surfaces (16) defining the contact portion (13). When the two elements (10), (11) are in the working position, the fixing portion (17) is in the seat (12) and the two portions (17), (13) are coupled for clamping a part of the lid (2) and a part of at least one lateral wall (5). The fixing portion (17) is configured to fix the part of the lid (2) and the part of the lateral wall (5) which are clamped.

A tonneau system for a vehicle including a cargo bed comprises a frame including a leading edge and a trailing edge. A cover is coupled to the frame and movable between a deployed position and a retracted position. A mechanism is coupled to the frame and operable to move the frame and the cover between a home position, an aerodynamic position, and an extended box position. When at the home position, the frame extends substantially parallel to the ground at a first elevation. The leading edge of the frame is positioned at a second elevation higher than the first elevation and the trailing edge remains at the first elevation when the frame is at the aerodynamic position. The leading edge and the trailing edge of the frame are positioned at the second elevation when at the extended box position.

A charging cable management assembly can be part of a stationary vehicle battery charger for furnishing charge to vehicle batteries of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), as an example application. In an implementation, the charging cable management assembly has a cable support arm and a spring. The cable support arm moves about a pivot relative to an associated stationary vehicle battery charger during use. The cable support arm can move between a home position and a fully deployed position, as well as to less-than-fully deployed positions therebetween. The spring exerts a return biasing force to the cable support arm for bringing the cable support arm back to its home position after deployment and for keeping it there.

A power latch assembly has a ratchet moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position and a pawl moveable between a ratchet holding position to maintain ratchet in the striker capture position, and a ratchet releasing position to release ratchet to the striker release position. A power actuator drives a power release gear having a rib. A spring is coupled to power release gear, a first lever is coupled to power release gear, and a second lever is coupled to pawl. Spring biases first lever to a rest position spaced from rib. Power actuator drives power release gear from a home position to a deployed position, whereupon first lever engages second lever and deflects against the spring bias from the rest position to engage rib, whereupon rib drives first lever, which drives second lever to move pawl from the ratchet holding position to the ratchet releasing position.

The invention relates to an aging-suitable transformation recommendation method and system, electronic equipment and a storage medium, and relates to the technical field of smart pension, and the transformation recommendation method comprises the steps: obtaining the temperature and humidity in a living room and a living room state diagram, and collecting the appearance form, the placement position, the home use frequency and the home use duration of home articles displayed in the living room; judging the home damage level by adopting a home full-life monitoring model; acquiring physiological index data of the supervised object, and generating a home life table; according to the household damage level and the living room state diagram, generating aging-suitable transformation reminding information, determining household article transformation requirements of the supervision object in combination with a household life table, and sending the household article transformation requirements to the supervision subject; generating a household position adjustment graph based on the household article transformation demand and the placement position; generating a novel home recommendation table according to the home article transformation demand and the appearance form in combination with the home market data; the living safety and life quality of the supervised object are improved, and the evaluation effectiveness of the aging degree of the household articles is improved.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a strapping device including a tension plate, a rocker movable between a home position and a strap-insertion position, a rotatable tension wheel, and a rocker-position indicator. The tension wheel is a first distance from the tension plate when the rocker is in the home position and a second distance from the tension plate when the rocker is in the strap-insertion position. The second distance is greater than the first distance. The rocker-position indicator has a first configuration and a second configuration. Movement of the rocker from the home position to the strap-insertion position causes the rocker-position indicator to switch from the first configuration to the second configuration to indicate that the rocker is in the strap-insertion position.

The invention relates to the technical field of general control or adjustment systems, in particular to a safe homeward voyage method and system for an unmanned aerial vehicle under the condition of low electric quantity and electronic equipment, and the method comprises the steps: responding to a low electric quantity trigger signal, and obtaining position information to generate a three-dimensional space grid map; fusing the multi-source data through an extended Kalman filter to obtain a real-time pose; establishing a six-degree-of-freedom motion model to optimize a return path; predicting endurance time based on the dynamic energy consumption model and outputting a hierarchical power saving strategy; and circularly monitoring the state and adjusting the strategy in the return voyage. The problems that in the prior art, return flight path planning is not optimized enough, and environmental factors are not fully considered can be effectively solved, and the safety and reliability of low-electric-quantity return flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle are improved.

An intermittent motion device according to the application comprises: a housing; a drive element arranged in the housing and capable of rotating about a first axis; several engagement teeth distributed circumferentially on the drive element with respect to the first axis; an actuating element capable of performing a back-and-forth movement about the first axis between a home position and an active position with respect to the drive element; wherein, when the actuating element moves from the active position to the home position, the actuating element passes over one of the engagement teeth in such a way that it returns from the active position to the home position, and the drive element does not rotate with the actuating element. The application further discloses a wheel locking structure and a stroller.

A keyboard apparatus includes an enclosure, a plurality of keys located on a top face of the enclosure, and a touch pad provided on at least one side face of the enclosure. A shortest distance D between a key assigned to a home position out of the plurality of keys and an upper end of a side face on which the touch pad is provided, and a width W of the touch pad satisfy an equation below2<log2(1+D / W)<6.

An exemplary method includes operating an access control device including a bolt, an output gear having a magnet mounted thereon, a first magnetic sensor, and a second magnetic sensor. The method generally includes selectively determining a position of the output gear via one of the first magnetic sensor or the second magnetic sensor based upon a current handedness of the access control device. With the access control device in a first handing configuration, the first magnetic sensor may be used to a first handedness first home position of the output gear. With the access control device in a second handing configuration, the second magnetic sensor may be utilized to detect a second handedness first home position of the output gear.

A power actuator for actuating separate mechanically driven members includes a motor and a drive gear configured to be selectively driven in opposite directions. A common gear is configured in operable communication with the drive gear to be selectively driven from a home position in opposite directions in response to movement of the drive gear. A first drive member is attached to the common gear with a first cable extending between the first drive member and one of the mechanically driven members. A second drive member is attached to the common gear with a second cable extending between the second drive member and the other of the mechanically driven members. Movement of the common gear from the home position in one direction moves of one mechanically driven member and movement of the common gear from the home position in an opposite direction moves the other mechanically driven member.

Disclosed is a fixation bracket that prevents overturn of a base and includes a fixation bracket that includes at least one connecting portion, a springing-back element, and a clamping member. The clamping member is connected to the springing-back element. The clamping member is provided with a bracing portion. When an external force moves or pushes away the clamping member, the springing-back element restores the clamping member back to a home position. By using the above-described structure in combination with a base of a supportive stand of a display device, fixing of the base of the supportive stand can be enhanced to prevent the display device from toppling down when acted upon by an external force, or to eliminate the need for replacing the supportive stand in case that the display device is replaced with a large-sized one. The effect of fixing can be enhanced by using the fixation bracket.

An electronic gaming device having a reel that spins synchronously with a movement of an input when the input leaves a home position. The reel spins asynchronously when the input arrives at a spin position from the home position.

A surgical device comprising: a closure assembly including: (a) a latch unit comprising: (A) a hook latch, having a home position, (B) a forward bias constraint, (C) a rearward bias constraint, and (D) a bias member extending between the forward bias constraint and the rearward bias constraint so that the bias member has a pre-load when the hook latch is in the home position; (b) a movement unit including a bar that is movable relative to the latch unit so that the bar is movable in a prescribed motion into contact with the latch unit to create a locked state; and wherein the bar moves into contact with the hook latch driving the hook latch in a first direction, away relative to the home position, and then the hook latch is moved by the bar in a second direction relative to the home position, and a loading of the bias member is increased from the pre-load when the hook latch is moved in either the first direction away from the home position or the second direction away from the home position.