19 results about "Manual override" patented technology

A latch lock assembly to facilitate movement of a closure structure between a stowed position and an open position. The latch lock assembly includes fault detection and electro-mechanical monitoring of components of the latch lock assembly. In the event of a detected fault operating condition by the latch lock assembly, a manual override mechanism may be employed to enable a user to advance the closure structure from the stowed position to the open position.

Systems and methods are described for creating dynamic displays of live events in real-time. A real-time display of a live performance will typically have a static presentation because there is no time for video editing to take place before the event is displayed to an end user. This static display may be considered less entertaining to viewers and cause them to view an event as uninteresting. The present disclosure enables a system to analyze the live event in real-time detect objects and people within the frame, associate sounds from the recording with the detected people and objects and generate video commands on the fly to implement on the video as it is displayed to an end user. This will enhance the presentation and make it more dynamic. There is a manual override for the generated commands if a user prefers to watch the more static display.

A surgical device (10) includes a powered handle assembly (12) that is coupled to a tool assembly (16) by an elongate body (14). The powered handle assembly (12) includes a motor assembly (46) that is coupled to a toothed rack (48) by a gear assembly (51). The motor assembly (46) can be actuated to advance or retract the toothed rack (48) to actuate the tool assembly (16). The handle assembly (12) includes a housing (18) that defines an opening (84) that is dimensioned to receive a retraction tool (90) that is configured to engage the gear assembly (51) and manually override the motor assembly (46) to facilitate manual retraction of the toothed rack (48).

The application provides a kind of override architecture of cut-off valve and its installation method and operation method, even if the control solenoid fails and is invalid, it can make the gas path normally on-off, the fuel path normally on-off, so as to normally supply oil to fuel tank or stop. The override architecture of cut-off valve comprises: a manual override device, which is arranged away from the control solenoid and the cut-off valve in the original machine pressure pipeline; a transmission assembly, the input end of which is connected to the manual override device, and the output end of which is connected to the original machine pressure pipeline, which can transmit the movement of the manual override device to the original machine pressure pipeline; an elastic sealing assembly in the pipe, which is connected to the output end of the transmission assembly, and blocks the gas inlet of the original machine pressure pipeline to form a normally closed sealing structure, when the manual override device works, the gas path is conducted, and the fuel path is conducted, when the manual override device stops working, the gas path is disconnected, and the fuel path is disconnected.

It is provided a method for enabling determining a time for a manual override opening of an electronic cabinet lock (101). The method being performed by the electronic cabinet lock (1). The method comprises: detecting (40) that a manual override opening of the electronic cabinet lock (1) has occurred; triggering (42) an elapsed-time clock (65) to run, such that the elapsed-time clock indicates how long ago the manual override opening of the electronic cabinet lock (1) was detected; and disabling (44) dormant state activation for the electronic cabinet lock (1). A corresponding electronic cabinet lock (1), computer program (67, 91) and computer program product (64, 90) are also provided.

An automatic leveling and predictive balancing system for a tractor includes a laterally translatable counterweight assembly mounted to a standard hitch. The system dynamically repositions the counterweight in response to tilt sensor data or, in advanced embodiments, in anticipation of unlevel terrain based on speed, heading, and stored terrain data. The system comprises a weight compartment, a drive mechanism, and a controller operably coupled to a sensor array. The controller actuates the counterweight automatically to improve stability and traction. A predictive mode evaluates operational parameters to initiate weight shifting prior to encountering terrain changes. Manual override controls May also be included.

An impact protection structure includes an impact frame and one or more impact bars connected to the impact frame through one or more impact buffers. The impact buffers are configured to linearly absorb an impact force over a predetermined displacement distance. The impact bars can include slotted holes for receiving hinge pins connecting the impact bars to the impact buffers. The impact frame can be connected to a vehicle frame in a manner that permits some deformation of the vehicle frame without deforming the impact frame. One or more sensors can be provided to detect impacts. An impact alert signal can trigger a drive-inhibit function that removes torque from the drive motor. A manual override can permit an operator to drive the vehicle during the drive-inhibit function until the drive-inhibit function is reset by authorized service personnel. Additional equipment can be retrofitted to the vehicle using the impact frame.

A system for monitoring and controlling pipe temperature to prevent freezing comprises a heating apparatus, at least one processor, and a memory storing executable instructions. The processor receives temperature readings from a sensor coupled to the pipe and determines the pipe's state based on these readings. The system automatically controls the heating apparatus based on the determined state, including detecting rapid temperature drops by calculating temperature change rates over time. A mobile computing device communicatively couples to the processor, enabling remote monitoring and manual override capabilities. The system continuously monitors pipe temperature, activating heat tape when temperatures fall below thresholds or when rapid temperature drops are detected, and deactivating when safe temperatures return. This automated protection system addresses the critical need for real-time pipe monitoring in vulnerable housing structures, preventing costly freeze damage without requiring extensive modifications to existing plumbing infrastructure.

A power recliner assembly for an automotive seat assembly includes an A-bracket (16) with a guide aperture (48), a B-bracket (18), a power disc assembly (12) including a first tooth plate (82) rotatably fixed to the B-bracket and having a first locking feature (112), a second tooth plate (94) rotatably coupled to the first tooth plate, and a drive hub (132) extending axially therethrough. The power recliner assembly also has a manual override assembly (14) which includes a locking wedge (178) having a wedge boss (194) slidably coupled to the guide aperture and a central bore (200) extending axially therethrough. The drive hub extends through the central bore. The locking wedge is movable along the guide aperture between a locked position engaged with the first locking feature which prevents rotation of the A-bracket relative to the B-bracket and an unlocked position disengaged from the first locking feature which allows the A-bracket to rotate relative to the B-bracket.

The utility model relates to a circuit breaker chassis truck, in particular to a chassis truck with a door closing interlocking and manual priority structure, which comprises an outer side plate, an operating shaft, a limiting sleeve, an interlocking mechanism, a microswitch and a trigger piece, and further comprises a microswitch and a trigger piece, the microswitch has an electric state in which the electric operating mechanism can be electrified and started and a manual priority state in which the electric operating mechanism cannot be electrified and started; the triggering piece is rotatably fixed on the chassis and is positioned between the microswitch and the limiting sleeve; and a second elastic acting piece is arranged to act on the triggering piece to enable the triggering piece to be far away from the microswitch. According to the utility model, a manual priority mechanism is additionally arranged on the chassis truck with a door closing interlocking function corresponding to the operating shaft, namely when the handle is inserted on the operating shaft, the limiting sleeve is pushed to the second position, and the triggering piece is pushed to rotate to trigger the microswitch, so that the electric operating mechanism cannot be electrified and started, and the safety of personnel is ensured.

An automated ground distance control system automatically controls a propulsion vehicle to travel a desired distance. Operator actuation of a manual override actuator is detected. Based on the detected actuation, the automated ground distance control system controls the propulsion vehicle to move a manual override distance. In one example, a configuration system exposes an operator interface for configuring the value of the manual override distance.

Provided in this disclosure is a latch assembly including a hook for securing a door of an appliance in a closed position. The hook includes a hook shaft extending along a longitudinal axis and a hook end configured at an angle to the longitudinal axis. A hook guide is provided for receiving and retaining the hook. The hook guide is configured to engage the hook shaft for rotation upon linear advancement in the direction of the longitudinal axis. A mechanical linkage is connected to the hook for transmitting the linear advancement to the hook from a motor. An engagement surface is configured to receive the hook end upon rotation. The engagement surface and the hook end are configured for the securing of the door to the appliance in the closed position.

Procedure, comprehensive: Automatic adjustment of an occupant comfort level inside a vehicle (10) during AUTO mode or ECO mode of a climate control system (12) of the vehicle (10), wherein the step of automatic adjustment includes modifying a temperature inside the vehicle (10) and activating a first additional comfort feature and a second additional comfort feature of the vehicle (10), wherein the first additional comfort feature is a feature different from the second additional comfort feature wherein the first additional comfort feature is an electrically heated or cooled seat (26), and the second additional comfort feature is an electrically heated windscreen (36), where the first additional comfort feature is an electrically heated steering wheel (21), and the second additional comfort feature is an electrically heated windscreen (36), wherein the step of modifying the temperature inside the vehicle (10) includes shifting the temperature by a predefined temperature offset value, and The predefined temperature offset value is a function of one or more of the variable ambient temperature, heating feature settings, drive mode, and solar load. characterized by the fact that The occupant comfort level is modified by a predefined temperature offset value, based on tabular settings, in response to a manual override of at least one additional comfort feature. wherein the method comprises shifting the temperature inside the vehicle (10) by a predefined temperature offset value in response to a manual override of at least one of an electrically heated or cooled seat (26), an electrically heated windscreen (36) and an electrically heated steering wheel (21), and This includes shifting the temperature by a first predefined temperature offset value when ECO mode is ON, and shifting the temperature by a second predefined temperature offset value when ECO mode is OFF.

An overlay manual override system is provided to make relay devices compliant with UL 1741. Said relay devices must have a manual switch that can be moved linearly between an ON position, an OFF position, and a NULL position. The system includes an overlay switch that receives the relay's manual switch, an overlay switch holder, an OFF position sensor, an ON position sensor, a cover, and a cover sensor that detects when the cover is open. The overlay switch holder gets fixedly coupled to the relay. The overlay switch can actuate the manual switch between the ON, OFF, and NULL positions. When the overlay switch is in either the ON position or the OFF position, or when the cover is open, the electrical control of the relay cannot override the state of the overlay switch and manual switch, thus making manual override and electrical control of the relay mutually exclusive.

A computer-implemented method for optimizing alloy wheel profiles includes receiving input points from a probed contour line of an alloy wheel obtained from a CNC lathe and applying a smoothing algori

An electronic shower valve including a coaxially aligned motor and gear assembly received within a valve body and configured to move a flow control element. Illustratively, a display is supported by the valve body and is in electrical communication with a controller. A manual override may engage with the flow control element for manual operation thereof.

A modular family of electrical switching relays that utilize interchangeable mechanical override knobs or blank fillers, combined with enclosures capable of containing two or more independently operable relays; where each independent operating relay can selectively be constructed to either have a mechanical override knob or to have a blank filler thus resulting in a broad number of product permutations from a minimum number of unique components that are required to build those permutations. An electromechanical relay with rotary manual on and off override control where the manual on and off control consists of three distinct positions for (1) forcing / maintaining the relay on, (2) forcing / maintaining the relay off, and (3) allowing the relay to automatically turn on and off or to be remotely turned on and off with an electrical signal. An electromechanical push / pull relay with manual on and off override control where the axis of rotation of the manual override control is perpendicular to the axis of relay push / pull direction.

A vehicle rear-seat trunk-access locking system is provided. The system is designed to prevent unauthorized trunk access via folding down an existing rear seat of a vehicle. The system is comprised of an electronic latch mechanism that engages with a striker plate mounted to the seat structure. The latch comprises a solenoid actuator that drives a locking pin into engagement, governed by an electronic control unit receiving input from user interfaces and sensors. A multi-factor authorization sequence involving ignition activation, proximity token verification, and a manual or digital release command is required to trigger latch disengagement, with optional biometric verification for enhanced security. The system also comprises a concealed handle assembly with a spring-loaded locking plate and mechanical linkage to the latch for authorized manual override, ensuring both electronic and mechanical tamper resistance.

An automatic off-road route control system automatically controls a prime mover to travel a desired distance. Operator actuation of a manual override actuator is detected. Based on the detected actuation, the automatic off-road route control system controls the prime mover to travel a manual override distance. In one example, a configuration system provides an operator interface through which the value of the manual override distance can be configured.