34 results about "Moving between two positions" patented technology

The invention relates to a cooled manipulator (10) for an ultra-high vacuum process device of a structure comprising one or more layers. According to the invention, the cooled manipulator for an ultra-high vacuum process device comprises: - a cooling device (12) comprising a solid material, - a rotating support (14) integral with the cooling device, - a reservoir (16) supplied by a circulation of a cryogenic fluid, configured to be moved between two positions (P1) and (P2), the first in which the reservoir is in contact with the cooling device, the second in which the reservoir is not in contact with the cooling device. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1.

A pair of pliers includes two handles and a latch unit. The handles are pivotally connected to each other. The latch unit includes a pawl, a rack, a spring and a switch. The pawl is secured to the first handle. The rack is pivotally connected to the second handle. The spring biases the rack into engagement with the pawl. The switch is movable between two positions. In the first position, the switch allows engagement of the rack with the pawl. In the second position, the switch keeps the rack from the pawl.

Racquet sports training aids are disclosed to provide racquet stroke training to a user. Certain embodiments will include a stand assembly having an upright support post and a ball attachment assembly carrying a target ball. The ball attachment assembly is pivotally moveable between a first position to present the target ball at an extended location where the target ball is adapted to being struck by a racquet, and a second position where the target ball is pivotally displaced to a retracted location relative to the extended location. According to some embodiments, a stand attachment assembly is provided which operatively attaches the ball attachment assembly to the upright support post of the stand assembly to allow for reciprocal selective height and angular orientation adjustments of the target ball relative to the upright support post of the stand assembly. Other embodiments may include an elastomeric force dampener to dampen inertial forces of the drum assembly during use.

A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head accommodating a mirror reflective element. The mirror head is movable relative to a mounting base between an extended position and a folded position. An actuator is electrically operable to move the mirror head between the positions and includes a base portion disposed at the mounting base and a pivot tube extending from the base portion through an output gear and a housing. The output gear is rotatably fixed relative to the base portion, and the mirror head and housing pivot together and in tandem about the output gear and a longitudinal axis of the pivot tube. A portion of the housing extends between an upper end of the pivot tube and a surface of the housing, and a biasing element disposed radially inboard of the portion of the housing releasably retains the actuator in at least one detent state.

Method for operating a switchable motor bearing, in which - the engine mount has: ◯ a chamber; ◯ a separating element (12) which is movable between two positions, namely a separating position in which the separating element (12) separates a fluidic connection between the chamber and another area, and a release position in which the separating element (12) releases the fluidic connection; and ◯ an electrically operated actuator by means of which the separating element (12) can be moved by controlling the actuator; and - the actuator is controlled by means of a pulse width modulated signal, whereby the separating element (12) is moved at least from one of the positions to the other position, characterized in that the pulse width modulated signal is combined with a ramp function, by which an electrical voltage is selectively changed monotonically increasing or monotonically decreasing over at least three voltage values ​​during the control of the actuator, and the at least three voltage values ​​of the ramp function are specified as fractions of an on-board network voltage of the motor vehicle.

Cooking mold with radially moving sectors for pneumatics comprising: a lower shell (5), an upper shell (3), a closing ring (8) having an inclined inner face, a sectored ring (7) having a plurality of adjacent sectors distributed circumferentially, slides (12) integral with the inner surface of the closing ring (8) adapted to cooperate with grooves (14) present on the outer face of the sectors, each groove having a stop (21) adapted to cooperate with a stroke limiting device (24) of each slide.According to the invention, said stroke limiting device (24) comprises a pusher (30) located at the end of a rod (25) adapted to be actuated from the external face of said closing ring so that said pusher (30) can be moved between two positions: a first position in which it protrudes and a second position in which it is retracted relative to the internal surface of the closing ring. Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 2.

A device (1) for correcting an indication provided by a display mechanism for a horology movement fitted with a display mechanism including an indicator wheel (2), the actuation of the indicator wheel (2) making it possible to change the display indication. The correction device (1) includes a correction organ (3) that is mobile between two positions around a rotational pivot (12), a locked position and a correction position, the correction organ (3) being configured to turn the indicator wheel (2) when the correction organ (3) is in the correction position, and a rotationally mobile lever (5) including a first end (23) configured to press against the correction organ (3) to move it from the locked position to the correction position. Also, a horology movement including such a correction device (1).

A device (1) for correcting an indication provided by a display mechanism for a horology movement fitted with a display mechanism including an indicator wheel (2), the actuation of the indicator wheel (2) making it possible to change the display indication, the correction device (1) including a mobile articulation (10) including a connecting rod (3) that is mobile between two positions, a correction position in which the articulation (10) engages with the indicator wheel (2) to turn it, and a locked position in which the articulation (10) is moved away from the indicator wheel (2).

The method for ejecting an opening control (10), comprising a support mounted on the opening (50) and forming a cavity with an opening, a handle (12) movably mounted between a retracted position flush with the cavity and a position ejected from the cavity, and a member (20) for moving the handle (12) between the two positions, includes a step (100, 104) of emitting an ejection control signal (W0) for the handle (12). When at least one freezing condition is met, the method includes a step (110) of emitting a forcing signal (WF) comprising at least one series of pulses (W1, W2) oscillating between a high state and a low state, in order to release the handle (12) by a series of alternating jerks. Abbreviated: Figure 5

The present invention provides a linear actuator capable of holding the linear motion member of a screw mechanism in a predetermined axial position without requiring power to be supplied to the electric motor when reverse input torque is applied to the screw mechanism. [Solution] The linear actuator 1 comprises an electric motor 2, a planetary reduction mechanism 3, a reverse input blocking clutch 4, and a motion conversion mechanism, the motion conversion mechanism being a screw mechanism 5 in which a nut 52 moves linearly in the axial direction as a screw shaft 51 rotates. The reverse input blocking clutch 4 comprises an output shaft 41 that rotates integrally with the screw shaft 51, an outer ring 42 that houses the planetary gears 36 and planetary carrier 38 of the planetary reduction mechanism 3, and an engaging element 43 that moves between two positions, a locked position and an unlocked position. As the planetary carrier 38 rotates in response to the rotational output of the electric motor 2, a column portion 38a provided on the planetary carrier 38 positions the engaging element 43 in the unlocked position, and a support pin 37 (37A) that rotatably supports the planetary gear 36 relative to the planetary carrier 38 engages with the output shaft 41 in the circumferential direction.

A valve includes a valve body defining a first seat surrounding an orifice, and a valve element movably disposed within the valve body. The valve element moves between a first position where it engages the first seat to close the orifice, and a second position where it disengages from the first seat to open the orifice. A nut is movably coupled within the valve body and engaged with the valve element such that relative rotation between the nut and valve element causes the valve element to move between positions. An actuator applies torque to one of the valve element and nut to rotate it relative to the other. An anti-jamming feature dissipates torque from the actuator when the valve element moves into the first position, allows torque buildup for disengagement, and absorbs energy to reduce force between components while enabling improved operation.

The method includes providing a segment bending machine (10, Figure 7) comprising: a body 24; a table 12 for supporting a sheet metal blank M; a clamping member 14 to move relative to the table between spaced and clamping positions (P2, P1, Figure 1); a clamping arm 26 moves the clamping member between the two positions; an angle bar 16 pivotally mounted to the table about pivot axis P; a bending leaf arm 20 rigidly coupled to the bar such that pivotal movement of the leaf arm causes corresponding pivoting of the angle bar about the axis. Providing an angle brace member 22 with a first engagement formation 22b coupled to the bending leaf arm and one of second engagement formations coupled to an abutment 24a on the body to define a first angle, a, between the table and bar which is not 180 degrees. Positioning a steel sheet metal blank between the table and the clamping member such that it is supported on the table and a portion of the angle bar. Pivotally moving the clamping arm to move the clamping member to the clamping position to bend the blank. Steel ductwork is then formed from the bent blank.

The present embodiments relate to a bistable SMA actuator. The bistable SMA actuator as described herein can include a two-position actuator to move a bistable structure between two positions. Multiple SMA actuators can be disposed opposite one another to move the bistable structure between the two positions. For example, a first SMA actuator can actuate to move the bistable structure from a first position to a second position. After actuation by the first SMA actuator, the actuator can de-actuate, and the bistable structure can use spring force to hold the bistable structure in the second position. The bistable structure can include multiple springs that use force(s) from the springs to hold the bistable structure at a position with zero external force provided by the SMA actuators.

Method for detecting leakage in a pneumatic actuating system (7) of a motor vehicle, wherein the pneumatic actuating system (7) comprises an actuating cylinder (9) and an actuating valve (11), where, when the actuating cylinder (9) of the pneumatic actuating system (7) is supplied with air via the actuating valve (11) of the same in order to move an element such as a coupling (4) between two positions or to hold it in a position, the following steps are carried out: A target air mass to be delivered to the actuating cylinder (9) of the actuating system (7) is calculated on the basis of a gas equation, The actual air mass delivered to the actuator cylinder (9) of the actuator system (7) is calculated based on a valve equation. A difference is calculated between the target air mass and the actual air mass. Depending on the difference between the target air mass and the actual air mass, it is determined whether there is a leak in the pneumatic actuating system (7). where, if the difference between the target air mass and the actual air mass is greater than a limit value and the current temperature is less than a limit value, the leakage determination is repeated after a warm-up phase of the vehicle.

The present invention relates to a flooring system for a slatted floor in an animal housing enclosure, the system comprising a flooring and fastening devices (5). According to the invention, the fastening devices comprise a head (56) including fastening means (560) that attach to the flooring and a body (51) including locking means (510) that can be moved between two positions: - an unlocked position, adapted to allow translation of said body relative to said drainage channel, and - a locked position, adapted to prevent translation of said fastening device within said drainage channel. The head includes operating means (561) adapted for moving said locking means between these two positions. Figure for the abstract: 2

A slide rail assembly having a fixed slide rail with an open channel. A hook plate is mounted to the fixed slide rail. The hook plate has a locking groove. A base is attached to the fixed slide rail within the open channel. A buffer frame moves in the open channel between two positions. A toggle plate is mounted to the buffer frame. The toggle plate can rotate between a free and locked position. A locking pin extends from the toggle plate that engages the locking groove. The locking pin is free to move in the locking groove when the toggle plate is in its free position. The locking pin becomes locked in the locking groove when the toggle plate is in its locked position. A movable slide rail selectively moves within the open channel. The movable slide rail engages the toggle plate and moves the toggle plate between positions.

The invention relates to an actuator (1, 1'), which includes: - a main body (10) comprising a first cavity extending; - a secondary body (20), rigidly connected to the main body and comprising a second cavity extending as a continuation of the first cavity; - a piston (30) mounted so as to be translatable inside the first cavity (11) between a first end position and a second end position in order to define therein a first chamber (CH1, CH1') and a second chamber (CH2, CH2'); and - a rod (40, 40') rigidly connected to the piston and comprising a first section (40.1, 40.1') and a second section (40.2, 40.2') extending on either side of the piston, the first section projecting from the main body and the second section extending into the second cavity in order to define therein a third chamber (CH3, CH3'), the main body including a first supply port (14.1) and a second supply port (14.2) opening into the first chamber and the second chamber, respectively; and the secondary body including a third supply port (26) opening into the third chamber.

A control valve includes a valve housing with an inlet, an outlet, and a fluid path extending therebetween. An adjustable first valve body is provided for adjusting a first flow opening of the fluid path. A first channel is debouching into the fluid path at a first location on a stream-wise first side of the first flow opening and a second channel is debouching into the fluid path at a second location on a stream-wise opposite side of the first flow opening. A measuring chamber is also provided. A second valve body is movable between two positions and provides in one position fluid communication between the first channel and the measuring chamber, and provides in a second position fluid communication between the second channel and the measuring chamber.

The present invention relates to a flooring system for a slatted floor in an enclosure for raising animals, the system comprising a flooring and fixing devices (5).According to the invention, the fixing devices are provided to comprise a head (56) including fixing means (560) that attach to the flooring and a body (51) including locking means (510) capable of being maneuvered between two positions:an unlocking position, adapted to allow the translation of said body relative to said evacuation duct, anda locking position, adapted to prevent the translation of said fixing device within said evacuation duct,which head includes operating means (561), adapted to the operation of said locking means between said two positions.

The invention proposes a height adjustment mechanism for a height-adjustable support, comprising:-a housing comprising an aperture adapted to surround at least one tube or a part of a tube, and receiving means adapted to receive respective attachment means of a wedge-shaped member; -a handle operable by a user and comprising at least two positions: a locked position and an unlocked position, and movable between the two positions, said handle comprising a handle portion and an eccentric lock projection displacing the wedge member.

An adjustment unit for an operator terminal used with environment simulation chambers comprises a first flap element and a second flap element connected by a rotational axis for relative rotation. A latching element disposed on the first flap element includes latching recesses, while a support element on the second flap element engages the latching recesses to secure angular positioning. A slide mechanism that moves along a sliding axis between two positions to selectively block or unblock the latching recesses. In a first position, the slide allows the support element to engage the latching recesses for secure positioning. In a second position, the slide blocks the latching recesses, preventing engagement and allowing free rotation. The slide includes entrainment projections that interact with the support element during rotation to automatically control slide positioning and prevents unintentional displacement while maintaining simple operation for industrial environments requiring frequent terminal adjustment.

To provide an attachment body which can be easily attached to a rod-like body.SOLUTION: An attachment body 3 includes a main part 6 and a movable body 7 which enables relative movement. The main part 6 includes a groove part 6a which has an opening 6b and allows an intermediate part of a rod-like body 1 to be placed therein through the opening 6b. The movable body 7 includes arm parts 7c. Through relative movement of the movable body 7, each arm part 7c is displaced between a position where the arm part is retreated from the opening 6b to allow the rod-like body 1 to enter into the groove part 6a through the opening 6b and a position where the arm part protrudes in an opening width direction of the opening 6b to prevent the rod-like body 1 from being removed from the groove part 6a through the opening 6b. The main part 6 includes deformation prevention parts 6x with each of which at least a tip portion of the arm part 7c displaced to a position where the arm part crosses the opening 6b engages. Each arm part 7c is supported by the deformation prevention part 6x and sandwiches the rod-like body 1 with the main part 6 to restrict movement of the attachment body 3 along a longitudinal direction 1a of the rod-like body 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Assembly for a compressor, in particular a variable reciprocating piston compressor, for example a refrigerant compressor, in particular in an automobile, which regulates a fluid flow between a high-pressure region and a crankcase pressure region, as well as between the crankcase pressure region and a suction pressure region of the compressor, comprising: a first electric control valve (102) having a valve housing (108) provided with connections for the high-pressure region (104) and for the crankcase pressure region (106), and having a valve body (110) arranged within the valve housing and movable between two positions, the valve body either connecting or separating the two regions depending on the position; a second electric control valve (116) having a valve housing provided with connections for the crank chamber pressure region (118) and for the suction pressure region (120), and having a valve body arranged within the valve housing and movable between two positions, the valve body either connecting or separating the two regions depending on the position; a first temperature sensor (126) that detects a value of a temperature of the refrigerant in the high-pressure region; and a second temperature sensor (128) that detects a value of a temperature of the refrigerant in the suction-pressure region; a first pressure sensor (122) that determines a value of the high pressure in the high pressure region; and a second pressure sensor (124) that determines a value of the suction pressure in the suction pressure region; and an electrical control device, which, during operation of the refrigerant compressor, regulates a fluid flow between the high-pressure area and a crankcase pressure area by means of the position of the valve body of the first control valve, which, depending on the control of the first control valve, regulates the fluid flow between the crank chamber pressure area and a suction pressure area by means of the position of the valve body of the second control valve, wherein at least one of the first and second electric control valves comprises an electric actuator (114) which moves the corresponding valve body between the two positions, wherein the electrical control device is adapted such that the first and second control valves are controlled depending on the determined temperature value of the refrigerant in the high-pressure region and / or the suction pressure region, wherein the electrical control device is adapted such that the first and second control valves are controlled as a function of the determined value of the high pressure and / or the suction pressure.

Even on production lines with short cycle times, we aim to create a low-cost conveying system that can appropriately transport two different types of workpieces with distinct external shapes. [Solution] A transport device 1 for transporting a workpiece to a predetermined position, comprising a clamp unit 3 for gripping the workpiece during transport. The clamp unit 3 has a first workpiece gripping section 4, a second workpiece gripping section 5 that moves between two positions: a gripping position in cooperation with the first workpiece gripping section 4 to grip the workpiece and a retracted position that does not contact the workpiece, and a third workpiece gripping section 6 that moves between two positions: a gripping position in cooperation with the first workpiece holding section 4 to grip the workpiece and a retracted position that does not contact the workpiece. When the second workpiece gripping section 5 is in the gripping position, the third workpiece gripping section 6 is in the retracted position, and when the third workpiece gripping section 6 is in the gripping position, the second workpiece gripping section 5 is in the retracted position.

A pen allowing for gravity-based refill retraction, comprising a telescopic writing sleeve barrel, limiting members, and a writing tool body, wherein the writing sleeve barrel comprises a lower sleeve barrel and an upper sleeve barrel which are sleeved with each other; the writing tool body is located in the writing sleeve barrel; by means of telescopic movement of the writing sleeve barrel, the writing tool body can move between two positions, i.e., a refill retraction position and a refill extension position, in the writing sleeve barrel; a temporary clamping state is formed between the lower sleeve barrel and the upper sleeve barrel; the temporary clamping state formed between the lower sleeve barrel and the upper sleeve barrel is limited by means of the limiting members, so that in a writing state, the limiting members, the lower sleeve barrel, and the upper sleeve barrel form a stable fit state, in which case the pen is in a refill extended state; when the limiting members move a certain distance under the effect of gravity, the limiting effect on the clamping state between the lower sleeve barrel and the upper sleeve barrel is lost, the fit state between the lower sleeve barrel and the upper sleeve barrel can be released immediately or after a certain period of time, and the writing sleeve barrel moves to the maximum length state under the effect of a reset member or a reset structure, in which case the pen is in a refill retracted state.

The present invention relates to a flooring system (3) for a slatted floor (2) in an enclosure (1) for raising animals, the system comprising a flooring (4) and fastening devices (5). According to the invention, the fastening devices comprise a head (56) including fastening means (560) that are fixed to the flooring and a body (51) including locking means (510) that can be moved between two positions: - an unlocked position, adapted to allow translation of said body relative to said drainage channel, and - a locked position, adapted to prevent translation of said fastening device within said drainage channel, which head comprises operating means (561) adapted to move said locking means between said two positions.

HELMET AND MANUFACTURING METHOD A helmet comprises a shell (2) and a neck strap (3) having a body (3a). Right and left attachment points (4, 5) attach the neck strap (3) to the lateral parts of the shell (2). The body (3a) is movably mounted between a usage position where the body (3a) protrudes from the shell (2) and a storage position where the body (3a) is installed in the cavity. The inner face of the body (3a) faces the rear inner face of the shell (2) in the storage position. The body (3a) is curved and moves between positions by elastically reversing. The body (3a) is connected to the attachment points (4, 5) by a flexible link formed by a flexible textile element or a strip of elastomeric material. The flexible link is elastically deformable in three dimensions.

The present embodiments relate to a bistable SMA actuator. The bistable SMA actuator as described herein can include a two-position actuator to move a bistable structure between two positions. Multiple SMA actuators can be disposed opposite one another to move the bistable structure between the two positions. For example, a first SMA actuator can actuate to move the bistable structure from a first position to a second position. After actuation by the first SMA actuator, the actuator can de-actuate, and the bistable structure can use spring force to hold the bistable structure in the second position. The bistable structure can include multiple springs that use force(s) from the springs to hold the bistable structure at a position with zero external force provided by the SMA actuators.