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Quake-sensing starting device
Assignee: Subaru Denshi Seiki KK
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Filing: 1976-08-02
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1996-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A conical recess of an angle of 140° to 170° is provided at the lower surface of a separator member that is attached to the lower surface of a magnet maintaining a horizontal relation, and a steel ball is absorbed onto the center of the recess. The steel ball weight can sensitively and reliably respond to any low, middle and high frequency ranges, so that the weight falls overcoming the magnetic force to start the function. In addition to the foregoing, the retainer fitting of said magnet is supported by pairs of bearings each having a phase difference of 90° so as to be oscillated in all directions, an oscillator plate is provided via a hanging member formed integrally with said magnet retainer fitting, a base of a receiving dish provided underneath the weight is so mounted as will be movable in the upper and lower directions, whereby said oscillator plate is oscillated freely when said base of the receiving dish is displaced upward, and said oscillator plate is fixed when the bed of said receiving dish is displaced downward, in order that the magnet retainer fitting is maintained in strict vertical relation.
Inventors
- 👤 Tohru Nakada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:51
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A quake-sensing starting device comprising; a magnet supported by a retainer fitting; a separator member made of a non-magnetic material fixed to the lower surface of said magnet; a conical recess of an opening degree of 140° to 170° formed on the lower surface of said separator member; a steel ball adsorbed to the center of said recess; a receiving dish provided underneath said steel ball maintaining a distance; and means which convert the downward displacement of the receiving dish caused by the falling steel ball thereto into a starting force.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A quake-sensing starting device comprising; a magnet supported by a retainer fitting; a separator member made of a non-magnetic material fixed to the lower surface of said magnet; a conical recess of an opening degree of 140° to 170° formed on the lower surface of said separator member; a steel ball adsorbed to the center of said recess; a receiving dish provided underneath said steel ball maintaining a distance; and means which convert the downward displacement of the receiving dish caused by the falling steel ball thereto into a starting force.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A quake-sensing starting device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the separator member is protruded from the lower edge of the magnet in order that the lower surface of said magnet and the lower surface of the separator member will form a conical recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A quake-sensing starting device as set forth in claim 1 wherein at least the upper surface of the weight adsorbed by the magnet is made in the form of a hemi-spherical ball.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
A quake-sensing starting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said receiving dish is supported at an end of a lever which is pivotally supported at its middle part to form a receiving-dish support mechanism, a pawl locking operation of said lever is provided at the other end of said lever, and means is provided to move said receiving dish upward and to lock said operation of said lever by way of said pawl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
184 words
A quake-sensing starting device comprising; a magnet retainer fitting supported always in a horizontal plane by way of a pair of bearings which are deviated by 90° with respect to an inner frame which is supported by another pair of bearings to the right and left support frames; a magnet supported by way of said retainer fitting; a steel ball adsorbed onto the lower surface of said magnet; a receiving dish provided underneath said steel ball maintaining a distance therefrom; means which convert the downward displacement of the receiving dish caused by the falling steel ball thereto into a starting force; a base by which said receiving dish is supported to be movable in the up and down directions; means which can be externally operated to pull up said base against the force of a spring; and an oscillator plate which is extended underneath said base by way of hanging members that are protruded downward from said magnet retainer fitting, said oscillator plate being provided at a position at which it is fixed by contact with said base when said base is pushed downward.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
184 words
A quake-sensing starting device comprising; a magnet retainer fitting supported always in a horizontal plane by way of a pair of bearings which are deviated by 90° with respect to an inner frame which is supported by another pair of bearings to the right and left support frames; a magnet supported by way of said retainer fitting; a steel ball adsorbed onto the lower surface of said magnet; a receiving dish provided underneath said steel ball maintaining a distance therefrom; means which convert the downward displacement of the receiving dish caused by the falling steel ball thereto into a starting force; a base by which said receiving dish is supported to be movable in the up and down directions; means which can be externally operated to pull up said base against the force of a spring; and an oscillator plate which is extended underneath said base by way of hanging members that are protruded downward from said magnet retainer fitting, said oscillator plate being provided at a position at which it is fixed by contact with said base when said base is pushed downward.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
210 words
A quake-sensing starting device comprising; a magnet retainer fitting supported always in a horizontal plane by way of a pair of bearings which are deviated by 90° with respect to an inner frame which is supported by another pair of bearings to the right and left support frames; a separator member made of a non-magnetic material fixed to the lower surface of said magnet; a conical recess of an opening degree of 140° to 170° formed on the lower surface of said separator member; a steel ball adsorbed to the center of said recess; a receiving dish provided underneath said steel ball maintaining a distance therefrom; means which convert the downward displacement of the receiving dish caused by the falling steel ball thereto into a starting force; a base by which said receiving dish is supported to be movable in the up and down directions; means which can be externally operated to pull up said base against the force of a spring; and an oscillator plate which is extended underneath said base by way of hanging members that are protruded downward from said magnet retainer fitting, said oscillator plate being provided at a position at which it is fixed by contact with said base when said base is pushed downward.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
210 words
A quake-sensing starting device comprising; a magnet retainer fitting supported always in a horizontal plane by way of a pair of bearings which are deviated by 90° with respect to an inner frame which is supported by another pair of bearings to the right and left support frames; a separator member made of a non-magnetic material fixed to the lower surface of said magnet; a conical recess of an opening degree of 140° to 170° formed on the lower surface of said separator member; a steel ball adsorbed to the center of said recess; a receiving dish provided underneath said steel ball maintaining a distance therefrom; means which convert the downward displacement of the receiving dish caused by the falling steel ball thereto into a starting force; a base by which said receiving dish is supported to be movable in the up and down directions; means which can be externally operated to pull up said base against the force of a spring; and an oscillator plate which is extended underneath said base by way of hanging members that are protruded downward from said magnet retainer fitting, said oscillator plate being provided at a position at which it is fixed by contact with said base when said base is pushed downward.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-31 | 1982-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |