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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jun 22, 1999
|Filing date
|May 2, 1996
|Priority date
|May 2, 1996
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Mark A. Froelich, Ronald L. Richmond, Jeffrey P. Zyburt
|Original Assignee
|Daimlerchrysler Corporation
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (58), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (10), Classifications (18), Legal Events (5)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is related to the following co-pending U.S. patent applications which are incorporated herein by reference:
Ser. No. 08/509,256 for an invention entitled "APPARATUS FOR REMOTELY OPERATING AN AUTOMOBILE IGNITION SYSTEM" 95-1808!, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,602,450;
Ser. No. 08/706,883 for an invention entitled "VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED DURABILITY ROAD (ADR) FACILITY" 96-1804!;
Ser. No. 08/643,101 for an invention entitled "BASE PLATE FOR ROBOTIC SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED DURABILITY ROAD (ADR) FACILITY;
Ser. No. 08/641,714 for an invention entitled "FLOOR SHIFTER LINKAGE FOR ROBOTIC CONTROL OF VEHICLE"; and
Ser. No. 08/641,715 for an invention entitled "STEERING WHEEL LINKAGE FOR ROBOTIC SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED DURABILITY ROAD (ADR) FACILITY."
The present invention relates generally to automobile testing, and more particularly to computer-controlled testing at automobile proving grounds.
New models of vehicles are thoroughly tested by manufacturers at proving grounds prior to marketing the vehicles. Indeed, vehicle models that have been marketed for some time often undergo continued testing. Such testing includes prolonged operation of test vehicles around a test track, to determine the vehicles' operational fitness. The advantages of vehicle testing in ensuring safe, satisfactory vehicles having long been recognized, vehicle testing has become a necessary and ubiquitous part of vehicle development. It can be readily appreciated, however, that using human drivers to test drive vehicles hundreds of thousands of miles is economically costly for manufacturers, and physically demanding on the drivers.
It happens that test time and mileage can be reduced, and test effectiveness enhanced, by driving test vehicles over rough test tracks, in addition to driving test vehicles over smoothly paved tracks. In other words, time can be saved, testing costs can be reduced, and test effectiveness can be improved by using rough tracks. Unfortunately, prolonged driving over rough tracks is extremely physically demanding on human test drivers. Indeed, a human driver's operating time over such tracks must be severely limited for the driver's protection.
As advantageously recognized by the present invention, the above-stated advantages of using vehicle testing can be realized without requiring human test drivers by providing a computer-controlled facility for testing vehicles. Thereby, test costs are significantly reduced and test driver fatigue and discomfort are eliminated.
The present invention further recognizes that an automated test facility should be capable of testing many types of stock vehicles. With this in mind, it is recognized herein that the automated test system be sufficiently robust to permit engagement with many types of vehicles. Otherwise, a plethora of test systems would have to be provided, thereby increasing cost and decreasing the efficacy of the automated test system. Stated differently, the present invention recognizes that an automated test system or subsystem should be compatible with a large number of vehicle models, to avoid the necessity of providing unique systems/subsystems for each model. To this end, the devices must be compact and preferably permit more than a single mounting configuration, so as not to interfere with other components.
Moreover, the present invention recognizes that many vehicles must be tested to assure statistically valid test results. To facilitate testing many vehicles, we recognize that the portion of the automated system which must be physically mounted on a test vehicle must be configured for rapid (preferably on the order of a few hours or less) engagement and disengagement with the test vehicle. Otherwise, the throughput of vehicles through the test facility would be reduced. This would be undesirable, because the advantages mentioned above that inhere to automated test track testing are magnified when large numbers of vehicles can be tested; a high vehicle throughput through the automated test procedures is therefore desirable.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide, in an automated durability road facility, a robotic system for driving a vehicle along a predetermined track. Another object of the present invention is to provide a robotic system that is relatively compact and useful with a large number of vehicle models. Still another object of the present invention is to provide a robotic system that is robust, easy to install, and cost-effective.
A device is disclosed for operating a control pedal of a vehicle. The device includes a robotic body and a pedal actuator mounted on the robotic body. A connecting rod is coupled to the pedal actuator, and the connecting rod is engageable with the control pedal for reciprocating motion relative thereto. Thereby, the pedal can be depressed and released when the connecting rod is reciprocated by the pedal actuator. Advantageously, the connecting rod is oriented generally horizontally.
In a presently preferred embodiment, a pivot bracket interconnects the connecting rod and actuator to thereby establish a bell crank assembly. Preferably, the pivot bracket is movably engaged with the robotic body. Further, a hollow pedal sleeve is configured for closely receiving the pedal therein, and a ball joint connector couples the connecting rod with the pedal sleeve.
It is further preferred that the connecting rod telescopes, such that the length of the rod can be selectively established. To facilitate this preferred operation, the connecting rod includes a first rod segment, a second rod segment, and a locking ring. As envisioned by the present invention, the locking ring is manipulable between a locked configuration, wherein the first rod segment cannot be longitudinally moved relative to the second rod segment, and an unlocked configuration, wherein the first rod segment can be reciprocated relative to the second rod segment.
The device can moreover include a trunnion housing which is attached to the robotic body. A trunnion is positioned in the trunnion housing for surroundingly supporting the actuator.
In another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle includes a control pedal, a pedal actuator, and a connecting rod coupled to the pedal actuator. The connecting rod is engaged with the control pedal for reciprocating motion relative thereto. Thereby, the pedal can be depressed and released when the connecting rod is reciprocated by the pedal actuator.
In still another aspect, a method for moving a control pedal of a vehicle includes positioning a bell crank assembly in the vehicle, and coupling the bell crank assembly with the pedal. Then, the bell crank assembly can be robotically moved to in turn move the pedal.
The details of the present invention, both as to its structure and operation, can best be understood in reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like parts, and in which:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the passenger compartment of a vehicle with the robotic control system of the present invention installed;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the robotic base in an exploded relationship with the base plate of the present invention, with portions of the control system omitted for clarity;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the control pedal operators;
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the control pedal operators;
FIG. 5 is a cut-away view of an actuator of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the steering wheel operator;
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the operator for floor-mounted shift levers;
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the operator for column-mounted shift levers; and
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the ratchet buckle of the present invention, with portions of the seat belt broken away for clarity.
Referring initially to FIG. 1, a robotic system is shown and generally designated 10 for guiding a vehicle 12 along a predetermined route by appropriately moving the interior controls of the vehicle 12. As discussed more fully below, the system 10 is robust, in that it can be installed in a wide variety of vehicle models without modification. Moreover, the system 10 can be relatively quickly installed in the vehicle 12, thereby economizing vehicle test costs.
As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle 12 includes a driver's seat 14 having a back support 15 extending upwardly, a steering wheel 16, and a floor-mounted shift lever 18. As shown in subsequent Figures, the vehicle 12 also includes control pedals, i.e., a brake pedal and an accelerator pedal.
FIG. 1 is an overview of the novel robotic systems of the present invention that are discussed at greater length below. As shown in FIG. 1, a control unit, specifically a robotic body or base 20, is positionable on the driver's seat 14. A steering wheel motor 22 is mounted on the robotic body or base 20, and a telescoping turning shaft 24 is coupled to the steering wheel motor 22 and, via the steering wheel 16, the steering column of the vehicle 12 for turning the column when the steering wheel motor 22 turns the turning shaft 24.
Additionally, FIG. 1 shows a pedal actuator 26 which is mounted on the robotic body or base 20. A generally horizontally-disposed connecting rod 28 is coupled to the pedal actuator 26. As disclosed further below, the connecting rod 28 is engaged with a pedal 50, 56 of the vehicle 12 for reciprocating motion relative thereto for depressing and releasing the pedal when the connecting rod 28 is reciprocated by the pedal actuator 26.
In addition to the structure discussed above, a shifter actuator 30 is mounted on the robotic body or base 20. A shifter adapter 32 is coupled to the shifter actuator 30 and is engaged with the shift lever 18 for moving the shift lever 18 when the shifter adapter 32 is moved by the shifter actuator 30.
With the above disclosure in mind, it will be appreciated that the robotic system 10 operates all of the interior controls of the vehicle 12. In addition, a key actuator 34 operates the ignition switch of the vehicle 12. The details of the actuator 34 are disclosed in the first of the above-referenced related patent applications. It is to be understood that the robotic system 10 can operate in cooperation with the inventions disclosed in the second of the above-referenced related patent applications.
FIG. 2 shows the presently preferred method for mounting the robotic body or base 20 in the vehicle 12. As shown, a hollow metal, preferably aluminum or steel, base 36 is formed with a rectangular-shaped seat surface 38, and the seat surface 38 is positionable against the seat 14. The base 36 includes a parallelepiped-shaped back plate 40 which extends upwardly away from and perpendicularly to the seat surface 38. With this structure, the robotic body or base 20 can be positioned on the base 36.
In still greater detail of the base 36, a plurality of seat walls 42 extend upwardly from the surface 38 and the walls 42 bound the surface 38 when the surface 38 is positioned against the seat 14. A ballast space 44 is established between the seat walls 42, and a lead or steel weight 46, shown in phantom in FIG. 2, can be positioned in the ballast space 44. As the skilled artisan will appreciate, the function of the weight 46 is to add weight to the system 10 as appropriate to approximate the weight of a person who would otherwise occupy the seat 14. To support the upper part of the robotic body or base 20, a plurality of back walls 48 extend outwardly from the back plate 40.
Referring now to FIGS. 3-5, the pedal actuators of the present invention can be seen. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3-5, the pedal actuator 26 with connecting rod 28 is mounted on the robotic body or base 20 and is connected to a brake pedal 50 of the vehicle 12. Accordingly, for purposes of disclosure the actuator 26 is a brake pedal actuator, and the connecting rod 28 is a brake connecting rod.
Additionally, an accelerator pedal actuator 52 is mounted on the base 20, and an accelerator connecting rod 54 is coupled to the accelerator pedal actuator 52 and to an accelerator pedal 56 of the vehicle 12. More particularly, the connecting rods 28, 54 are coupled to their respective connecting rods 26, 52 via respective pivot brackets 58, 60. In accordance with the present invention, each connecting rod 28, 54 with pivot bracket 58, 60 establishes a respective bell crank assembly for coupling the associated actuator 26, 52 with its respective pedal 50, 56.
Per the present invention, the actuators 26, 52 are identical to each other in construction and operation. Likewise, the bell crank assemblies are identical to each other in construction and operation. Accordingly, for clarity of disclosure only the brake pedal actuator 26 with bell crank assembly will be discussed.
FIG. 4 best shows that the brake pivot bracket 58 is formed with a central hole 62. The base 20 includes left and right knees 64, 66, and a cylindrical rod 68 is connected to the knees 64, 66 for engaging the central hole 62 of the brake pivot bracket 58. Accordingly, the brake pivot bracket 58 is rotatably engaged with the rod 68 for pivotable movement of the bracket 58 about the central hole 62.
In continued reference to FIG. 4, the brake pivot bracket 58 is formed with an upper hole 70. The brake connecting rod 28 is formed with a proximal hollow fitting 72, and a fastener (not shown) extends through the fitting 72 and is received in the upper 70 to thereby fasten the connecting rod 28 to the upper portion of the bracket 58.
FIG. 4 further shows that the brake pivot bracket 58 is formed with a lower "C"-shaped fitting 74 having a channel 76 formed therein. A hollow cylindrical actuator fitting 78 is formed on the brake pedal actuator 26, and the actuator fitting 78 is received in the "C"-shaped fitting 74 and held therein by a fastener (not shown) which extends through the channel 76 and actuator fitting 78.
To couple the brake pedal actuator 26 with the robotic body or base 20, a hollow parallelepiped-shaped trunnion housing 80 is attached to the robotic body or base 20 by means of, e.g., threaded fasteners (not shown). A trunnion 82 is pivotably disposed in the trunnion housing 80 for surroundingly supporting the actuator 26.
In contrast, to couple the brake connecting rod 28 to the brake pedal 50, a brake pedal sleeve 84 is provided. As can be appreciated in reference to FIG. 4, the brake pedal sleeve 84 defines a pocket 86 that is configured for closely receiving the brake pedal 50 therein. To hold the sleeve 84 onto the pedal 50, two threaded set screws 88 extend through the sleeve 84, and the screws 88 can be manipulated to abut the pedal 50. The sleeve 84 can also include a longitudinal slot 90 (shown in phantom) for receiving a shaft 50a of the pedal 50 therein.
A bracket 92 is formed on the sleeve 84. A ball coupling is engaged with the sleeve 84. More particularly, the ball coupling includes a socket 94 formed on the brake connecting rod 28, a ball 96 rotatably disposed in the socket 94, and an externally threaded joint axle 98 extending outwardly from the ball 96, with the joint axle 98 being received in the bracket 92. If desired, the axle 98 is held in engagement with the bracket 92 by an internally threaded nut 100.
With the above-disclosed combination of structure, the operation of the brake pedal 50 can be appreciated. The brake pedal actuator 26 can be activated to reciprocate relative to the robotic body or base 20. The direction of this reciprocal motion is changed to motion that is almost exclusively longitudinal (with respect to the vehicle 12) by the cooperation of the components of the present bell crank assembly, to depress and release the brake pedal 50. Thereby, precise control of the positions of the control pedals of the vehicle 12 is facilitated. Also, the control pedal operating systems of the present invention are advantageously oriented to avoid interference with other components.
In addition to the advantages noted above, in the presently preferred embodiment the brake connecting rod 28 telescopes, such that the length of the rod 28 can be selectively established. More specifically, the connecting rod 28 includes a first rod segment 28a, a second rod segment 28b, and a locking ring 102 having an inwardly oriented spring-loaded ball detent (not shown) which engages radial grooves 104 in the first rod segment 28a. In accordance with the present invention, the locking ring 102 is manipulable to a locked configuration, wherein the first rod segment 28a cannot be longitudinally moved relative to the second rod segment 28b. Moreover, the locking ring can be manipulated to an unlocked configuration, wherein the first rod segment 28a can be reciprocated relative to the second rod segment 28b to thereby establish the length of the rod 28.
Accordingly, it is to be understood that the present pedal operating system is robust, in that it can be used with a wide variety of vehicles, and that the present pedal operating system can be quickly and easily engaged with the vehicle 12. Specifically, the use of ball couplings results in a relatively large tolerance for the alignment between the components coupled by the ball couplings. Furthermore, the telescoping connecting rod 28 can be quickly and easily configured as appropriate for the particular model of the vehicle 12. Additionally, the pedal sleeve 84 can be quickly and easily engaged with the pedal 50. If desired, an emergency actuator 106 can be coupled to the brake pivot bracket 58 to depress the brake pedal 50 in the presence of an emergency stop signal.
FIG. 5 shows the details of the brake pedal actuator 26. In the presently preferred embodiment, the brake pedal actuator 26 is a screw-type actuator made by Ultra Motion of Mattituck, N.Y.. Preferably, the actuator 26 is a 30 volt (DC) ball screw actuator with an eight inch (8") stroke, a five to one (5:1) belt drive ratio, a type B.125 screw ball, and a type E256 encoder, the neutral or "zero" position of which is calibrated during installation. Per the present invention, the actuator 26 is controlled by a type UM-1 tech-80 servo control board.
The above details may be seen in FIG. 5. The actuator 26 includes a DC motor 110 that drives a belt 112. In turn, the belt 112 is engaged with a screw drive 114. Rotational motion of the screw drive 114 is transformed into translational motion of an inner column 116 of the actuator 26 relative to an outer casing 118 of the actuator 26.
Now referring to FIG. 6, the details of the steering wheel control system of the present invention may be seen. Recall that the steering wheel motor 22 is mounted on the robotic body or base 20 and is coupled to the steering wheel 16 via the turning shaft 24. In the preferred embodiment, the steering wheel motor 22 is a type IC-10260 DC motor made by Inductive Components of Salem, N.H.
As shown in FIG. 6, the vehicle 12 defines a steering column axis 120. Also, the turning shaft 24 defines a turning shaft axis 122. In accordance with the present invention, the steering wheel motor 22 is movably mounted on the body 20 for establishing the turning shaft axis to be substantially parallel to the steering column axis.
In a particularly preferred embodiment, a motor bracket 124 having two opposed bracket flanges 124a, 124b is affixed to the base 20 as by, e.g., threaded fasteners (not shown), and the motor bracket 124 extends upwardly away from the base 20. The motor bracket 124 is formed with a plurality of selection holes 126 therein. As shown, the selection holes 126 are formed in the motor bracket 124 in a generally sequential pattern. In the specific embodiment shown, the selection holes 126 are formed in a gentle arc that is oriented frontwardly and upwardly relative to the vehicle 12. Further, the bracket flanges 124a,b of the motor bracket 124 are each formed with a respective pivot hole 128 forward of the selection holes 126.
A generally parallelepiped-shaped motor mount 130 is formed with opposed pivot holes 132. Additionally, the motor mount 130 is formed with at least one motor mount hole 134. As can be appreciated in reference to FIG. 6, the motor mount 130 is positioned between the bracket flanges 124a, 124b with each pivot hole 132 of the motor mount 130 juxtaposed with a respective pivot hole 128 of the bracket 124, and with the motor mount hole 134 juxtaposed with a user-selected one of the selection holes 126.
A mount pivot shaft 136 extends through the pivot holes 128, 132 to pivotably engage the motor mount 130 with the bracket 124. Additionally, a locking fastener 138 is selectively engaged with one of the selection holes 126 in the bracket 124 and with the motor mount hole 134 to thereby selectively hold the motor mount 130 stationary with respect to the bracket 124.
The steering wheel motor 22 is held on the motor mount 130 by one or more motor brackets 140. With this structure, the motor mount 130 and, hence, steering wheel motor 22, can be pivoted on the bracket 124 to establish the turning shaft axis 122 as appropriate for the particular model of the vehicle 12.
Continuing with the description of FIG. 6, the steering wheel motor 22 includes a rotor shaft 142. Further, the turning shaft 24 includes a proximal universal joint 144 which is formed with a proximal channel 146. As contemplated by the present invention, the rotor shaft 142 is keyed complementarily to the proximal channel 146 to prevent relative rotational motion between the rotor shaft 142 and turning shaft 24.
FIG. 6 shows that an adapter 148 is engaged with the turning shaft 24. As shown, the adapter 148 is engaged with the steering column of the vehicle 12 via the steering wheel 16. More specifically, the adapter 148 includes a ring-shaped wheel mount 150 that is formed with a plurality of bolt holes 152, and a plurality of bolts 154 extend through the bolt holes 152 and are threadably engaged with receptacles 156 of the steering wheel 16 to hold the wheel mount 150 onto the steering wheel 16.
Also, the adapter 148 includes an adapter element 158 that is spaced from the wheel mount 150 and coupled to the wheel mount 150 by a block 160. The block 160 includes two bolt grooves 162 for receiving the bolts 154.
As shown in FIG. 6, the turning shaft 24 includes a distal universal joint 164, and the distal joint 164 is formed with a distal channel 166 (shown in phantom). As intended by the present invention, the adapter element 158 is splined complementarily to the distal channel 166 to prevent relative rotational motion between the turning shaft 24 and adapter 148. If desired, a set screw 168 can extend through the distal universal joint 164 and abut the adapter element 158, to hold the element 158 in the distal channel 166.
As disclosed above in reference to FIG. 1, and as can be appreciated in reference to FIG. 6, the turning shaft 24 longitudinally telescopes. More specifically, an inner shaft segment 170 is collinear with and is slidably engaged with an outer shaft segment 172. Accordingly, the length of the turning shaft 24 can be selectively established as appropriate for the particular model of the vehicle 12.
Now referring to FIG. 7, the details of the shifter operating mechanism of the present invention for moving the floor-mounted shift lever 18 can be seen. It is to be understood that the shift lever 18 includes an operating detent 18a that is biased to a lock position, wherein the lever 18 cannot be moved. In accordance with principles well-known in the art, the operating detent 18a can be depressed to an unlock position, wherein the lever 18 can be moved. It is to be further understood that the shifter actuator 30 is in all essential respects identical in configuration and operation with the brake pedal actuator 26 shown in FIG. 5.
An actuator mount 174 is affixed to the base 20 by a plurality of bolts 176. The actuator mount 174 includes a cylindrical channel 178, and a proximal ball joint coupling 180 engages the shifter actuator 30 with the channel 178 as shown.
FIG. 7 also shows that the shifter adapter 32 includes a rigid housing 182 formed with a channel 184. It can be readily appreciated in reference to FIG. 7 that the channel 184 is configured for closely receiving the shift lever 18 therein. The shifter adapter 32 further includes a plurality of clamps 186 that are affixed to the housing 182 by a plurality of bolts 188, to thereby sandwich the lever 18 between the housing 182 and clamps 186, thereby holding the shift detent 18a in the unlocked position. Consequently, the shift actuator 30 can be reciprocated fore-and-aft with respect to the vehicle 12 to move the shift lever 18 into a particular gear position and hold it there, without requiring a separate operating mechanism to operate the detent 18a.
The housing 182 is formed with a top "U"-shaped surface 190 that urges the shift lever detent 18a to the unlock position. A socket 192 of a distal ball and socket coupling is positioned on the shift actuator 30, with a ball 194 of the distal ball and socket coupling positioned between the arms of the "U"-shaped surface 190. A set screw 196 extends through one of the arms of the top "U"-shaped surface to urge against the ball 194. We have found that the use of proximal and distal ball and socket couplings in the shift control mechanism just described enhances the robustness of the system 10.
FIG. 8 shows that in an alternate embodiment, a vehicle, generally designated 200, can have a column-mounted shift lever 202 and a robotic base 204 that is substantially identical in configuration and operation with the base 20 described above, with the exceptions noted below. It is to be understood that the shift lever 202 is biased to a lock position, wherein the lever 202 cannot be moved. In accordance with principles well-known in the art, the lever 202 can be pulled rearwardly to an unlock position, wherein the lever 202 can be moved. It is to be further understood that a shifter actuator 206 which is in all essential respects identical in configuration and operation with the brake pedal actuator 26 shown in FIG. 5 interconnects a lower foot portion 204a of the base 204 with the lever 202.
More particularly, lower mounting brackets 208 affix the shifter actuator 206 to the base 202. The shift lever 202 is sandwiched between two halves of an upper mounting bracket 210. The shift actuator 206 is coupled to the upper mounting bracket 210 by a ball and socket coupling 212.
In accordance with the present invention, a holder 214 is attached in tension to the base 204 and shift lever 202 to hold the shift lever 202 in the unlocked position. In the presently preferred embodiment, the holder 214 is a wire line with a distal spring 216 attached to the shift lever 202 by, e.g., embedding or otherwise affixing the end of the distal spring 216 in the shift lever 202.
A holder rod 218 is received in a rod receptacle 220 of the base 204, and can be further engaged with the base 204 by means of a bolt 222. The holder rod 218 is oriented vertically, with a wire connector 224 extending through its upper end. The wire connector 224 in turn is attached to a proximal fitting 226, and the proximal fitting 226 attached to the holder wire 214. Consequently, the shift lever 202 is held in the unlocked position by the holder 214.
Now cross-referencing FIGS. 1 and 9, a ratchet buckle 230 having a hollow lever arm 232 is ratchetably engaged with a seat belt 234 of the vehicle 12. As shown best in FIG. 1, the belt is positioned across the base plate 36 and robotic body or base 20 for holding the robotic body or base 20 stationary relative to the seat 14. It is to be understood that in accordance with principles well-known in the art, the seat belt 234 includes a first belt segment 234a that is affixed to the vehicle 12 and a second belt segment (not shown in FIG. 1) that is also affixed to the vehicle 12.
The ratchet buckle 230 is ratchetably attached to the seat belt. Consequently, the base 20 can be positioned on the base plate 36 and the ratchet buckle 230 manipulated to ratchetably tighten the seat belt 234.
In a particularly preferred embodiment, the ratchet buckle 230 is a cargo-type ratchet buckle made by M&R Products of Vineland, N.J. As best shown in FIG. 9, it includes a pivot shaft 236 that is formed with a slot 238, and the seat belt is inserted through the slot 238. First and second arms 240, 242 of the handle 232 are ratchetably engaged with the pivot shaft 236.
With even greater specificity, a dual element ratchet gear 244 is attached to the pivot shaft 236. Moreover, a first pawl 246 is reciprocatingly engaged with the first arm 240 and is spring-biased toward the gear 244 by means of a wire spring 248 for ratchetable engagement with the ratchet gear 244. A pawl handle 250 is connected to the first pawl 246, e.g., by forming the handle 250 on the pawl 246, for manipulation thereof.
Stated differently, the first pawl 246 is biased toward an engaged position, wherein the first pawl 246 is ratchetably engaged with the ratchet gear 244. And, the pawl handle 250 can be manipulated to move the first pawl 246 toward a disengaged position, wherein the first pawl 246 is distanced from the ratchet gear 244 to thereby disengage the ratchet handle 230.
Additionally, a second pawl 252 is biased by means of a coil spring 254 into ratchetable engagement with the ratchet gear 244. With the above-stated combination of structure, the seat belt 234 shown in FIG. 1 can be positioned through the slot 238 and the ratchet handle 232 manipulated to ratchetably tighten the seat belt 234 around the robotic body or base 20. To loosen the seat belt 234, the pawl handle 250 is pulled to disengage the first pawl 246.
While the particular PEDAL LINKAGE FOR ROBOTIC CONTROL OF VEHICLE as herein shown and described in detail is fully capable of attaining the above-described objects of the invention, it is to be understood that it is the presently preferred embodiment of the present invention and is thus representative of the subject matter which is broadly contemplated by the present invention, that the scope of the present invention fully encompasses other embodiments which may become obvious to those skilled in the art, and that the scope of the present invention is accordingly to be limited by nothing other than the appended claims.
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Here is some quick explanations of the tool that we use in technology class.
Edmodo is an educational website that takes the ideas of a social network and refines them and makes it appropriate for a classroom. Using Edmodo, students and teachers can reach out to one another and connect by sharing ideas, problems, and helpful tips.
The benefits of Edmodo is that Students can turn their assignments in, they can check there grades and so can parents. Edmodo can be used on a computer or a smartphone.
2. Remind
Remind provides a safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents for free. Teachers use Remind the Android or iOS app to send texts to students and parents phones without ever having to share their own phone number.
The benefits of remind is that since now in days everyone has a cellphone it lets teachers get in touch with parents about their kids, their work and missing assignments.
3. Easel.ly
Easel.ly is a site that has many great free infographic formats and objects which people can customize to make and impart their visual thoughts on the web. Using the site is simple, and clients can either pick a layout from the broad library, or they can transfer their experience picture. In excess of 300,000 people have effectively registered with Easel.ly, and a huge number of infographics are delivered utilizing the site consistently.
Easel.ly makes info-graphics fun to do its really easy and when its finished it looks really nice.
4. Tackk
Its a free service that quickly helps you create simple web pages.
Tackk benefits us because like easel.ly it really helps to make nice things for like projects or some classwork that we have to do. And at the end your proud of what you did cause it comes out really cool.
5. The IB Design Cycle
The IB Design Cycle is a system that will help you do your work by following certain steps. The system is useful and easy to understand because it guides you through the steps of how to do your project.
The IB Design Cycle benefits us by helping us make our projects because it goes step by step on what we have to do. Its really easy and well explained.
The IB Design Cycle: A)Inquiring and Analyzing
1.Explain and Justify the need for a solution to a problem.
2.Identify and prioritize the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem
3. Analyze a range of existing products that inspires a solution to the problem
4.Develop a detailed design that briefly summarizes the analysis of the research.
B)Developing Ideas
1. Develop a design specification that states the succes criteria for the design of a solution
2.Develop a range of designs that can be correctly interpreted by others
3.Present final chosen design and justify its selection
4. Develop Accurate and detailed planning drawing/diagrams and outline the requirements for the creation of the chosen solution
C)Creating a solution
1. Construct a logical plan , that describes the efficient use of time and resources
2. Demonstrate excellent technical skills when making solution
3.Follow the plan to create the solution, that works as intended
4. Fully justify the changes made to the design when making the solution
5. Present the solution as a whole, either in electronic form or in pictures of the solution from different angles, showing all details
1. Design detailed and relevant testing methods, wich generate data, to measure the succes of the solution
2. Critically evaluate the succes of the solution
3. Explain how the solution could be improved
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As for the poll itself, Nate Silver of the New York Times estimated that Washinton Post/ABC polls have an average error of 2.8 percentage points, according to his analysis of their presidential polls. That error isn't nothing, but the overwhelming results of the poll trump any bias in the numbers (Silver also found that Post/ABC polls have a Republican lean).
In March, talks over the specifics of a background checks bill broke down between Senators Schumer (D-N.Y.), Manchin (D-W.V.), Kirk (R-Ill.) and Coburn (R-Okla.). While all of them were working toward enhanced background checks, it's telling that they couldn't agree on the specifics when 90% of America agrees on the general idea. We'll have a better idea of how many in Congress support universal background checks when a bill comes forward later this month, but the smart money would be on less than 90%. The gun lobby is very strong, and it fights tooth and nail against any reforms, and politicians have to be plied away from their money and power to listen to their constituents.


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Email corrections and other places to play and we will add them. It's best to call before traveling to play at one of these, as things change all the time.
Song Circles
- Seattle Song Circle, every Sunday evening
- Song circles in the Northwest
Jam Sessions
- 2nd Sunday: Seattle Ukulele Players Association
- 3rd Sunday: "Mostly Northern" (Contra dance music) 3-6PM, various living rooms, contact Harvey 329-2559, or watch flyer listings
- Northwest Scottish Fiddlers will meet for a jam monthly starting September 2007, on the 2nd Sunday of the month (may switch to 3rd Sunday when there is a holiday conflict).
- Every Monday: Contra dance music jam session at Sande and Alan's house. 7:30-10:00 p.m. For more information go to fiddledance.com.
- 3rd Tuesday: 'Mostly Northern' (Contra Dance Music) 7:30 – 10:00PM 5739 33rd Ave. NE, Seattle, for more info, call Mary Bicknell at 524-6376
- On Wednesday's (and the occasional Saturday), a man named Peter Tilton runs a Bluegrass workshop and Jam session at the Gypsy Cafe & Pub. Here is his website: http://www.newearthmusic.com/gypsy.
- 2nd Friday: Cape Breton & Celtic "Reel Time" jam in Poulsbo – Poulsbohemian Cafe, 7 – 11PM info: Jane Landstra (360)697-6192
- Slow jam, Jane Landstra, Poulsbo
- Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: The TACOMA IRISH SESSIONERS meet to play from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in Tacoma. Intermediate level. For location, tune list and more info go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TacomaIrishSessioners
- 1st and 3rd Saturdays: The Tacoma Celtic Players host a bi-monthly slow-Intermediate session at: "O'Farrells' restaurant" 1100 N.Meridian, Puyallup, WA 2pm-5pm 1st and 3rd Saturdays' of every month. If we are not there, then the group has gone on one of our "field trips" which is posted at our website. Located behind Fred Meyer in their parking lot.
- Saturday afternoons (usually) there is an Irish Session at Fado's. The schedule is highly variable during football season.
- See also Seattle (Irish) Session Index
Open Mics
- Fiddler's Inn, Monday nights 8:30pm. Call in the morning to sign up 206/525-0752.
- Twede's Cafe, 137 East North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045, 425/831-5511. Twede's Cafe in North Bend hosts an Open Mic every Tuesday. Sign up is at 6:00 pm Music starts at 6:30. Contact Alan. Acoustic music.
- The Antique Sandwich Co, 51st & N. Pearl, Tacoma. Presented by Victory Music. Every Tuesday at 7pm, sign up by 6:30pm, 253/752-4069. Small admission charge.
- Triple Door Musicquarium Open Mic Night takes place the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up begins at 8PM. The sign up sheet is posted by the aquarium. The Open Mic begins at 9PM. 15 minutes max per act. All acts welcome. Questions can be answered at firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Murphy's Pub, 45th Street, Wallingford. Every Wednesday, hosted by John Weiss.
- Hopvine Pub – 507 15th Avenue East Seattle. Open Mike night is Wednesdays. Sign up at 8:30. Music from 9-11. All types of performers are welcome, though most are singer/songwriters. Hopvine serves Pacific Northwest beer & wine, and the kitchen is open until 11. Hosted by Scott Bellman.
- Crossoads Shopping Center, 156th Avenue NE and NE 8th Street, Bellevue. Presented by Victory Music. First Thursdays from 6pm to 10pm, sign up by 5:30pm, 425/644-1111.
- Hotwire Online Coffeehouse Thursdays 7pm to close 17551 15th Ave NE Shoreline, Wa 98155 206.957.2000
- The Gypsy Cafe & Pub, 510 Stoneway N, Seattle, WA 98103 206.632.0647 Open Mic every Thursday Sign up at 7:30, music at 8:00 PM Host: Linda Lee Linda brings in drums, a keyboard, guitars and other instruments so you can have backup while you perform if you would like.
- Wired and Unplugged Coffee House, 717 1st St, Snohomish. Every Friday 6-9PM.
- Flying Pie Pizzeria, 30 Front Street South, Issaquah, 425/391-2407, some Fridays, 7-9:30pm?
- Maple Valley Creative Arts Center, 23220 Maple Valley Highway SE, Suite 15, Renton. 2nd and 4th Saturdays– sign up at 6:30, start at 7:00. First open mike was on Oct 11, 2008. Contact Jim Hanna. Open to acoustic music, poetry, magic, comedy (as long as it's family friendly).
- The Pickled Onion, 1314 Union Ave. N.E. Renton, WA 98059, 425-271-3629. The last Saturday of every month, sign up at 7:30 p.m. This is an acoustic, singer/songwriter open mic. Poets welcome.
- Kent Open Mic, Golden Steer Steak & Rib House, 23826 104th Ave SE, Second Sundays, starting at 5:00pm and going until 9:00pm or later. Contact: Rob Kneisler
- Also see OpenMikes.org
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This beach hotel was renovated in 2009. The hotel comprises a total of 18 floors with 430 rooms. 2 restaurants and 4 bars invite guests to taste the best typical Mexican cuisine, delicious dishes and a great variety of refreshing drinks and cocktails. In addition, there is a drugstore and tobacco shop, boutiques, a beauty salon, a games room, a travel agency and a 24-hour medical service. Self-service parking facilities are also available (extra charge). The hotel offers meeting and banquet rooms with a capacity of between 20 and 800 people.
Located in front of the Acapulco Golf Club and the Acapulco International Convention Center just 25 minutes from the international airport and 15 minutes from downtown, only a few steps from restaurants, bars, discos and everything entertainment that offers Acapulco.
The spacious rooms come with an en suite bathroom including bath/shower, toilet and hairdryer as well as a balcony with a partial sea view. Further fittings include a direct dial telephone, satellite TV and air conditioning (individually regulated) and Wi-Fi access ($). Junior Suites are the only rooms which are equipped with coffe making facilities, iron and ironing board, in standard rooms it has to be applied at a housekeeper. Total capacity of the rooms is for 4 persons in rooms with 2 double beds (including children).
The hotel grounds feature a freshwater swimming pool with wading pools, a poolside snack bar, 3 whirlpools and a sun terrace with parasols and sun loungers laid out ready for use. Also on offer are a gym and a kid's club. A seasonal entertainment programme is on offer to guests. Down on the beach guests may take advantage of the variety of watersports offered by local operators, including waterskiing and diving.
Breakfast is offered in the mornings and guests may select this along with lunch and dinner from a buffet. Lunch and dinner may alternatively be taken � la carte.
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Boodle — Boo dle, n. [Origin uncertain.] 1. The whole collection or lot; caboodle. [Low, U. S.] Bartlett. [1913 Webster] 2. Money given in payment for votes or political influence; bribe money; swag. [Polit. slang, U. S.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
boodle — 1833, crowd; 1858, phony money, especially graft money, actual or potential (1883), both Amer.Eng. slang, either or both based on BUNDLE (Cf. bundle), or from Du. boedel property … Etymology dictionary
boodle — ► NOUN informal ▪ money, especially that gained or spent dishonestly. ORIGIN originally denoting a pack or crowd: from Dutch boedel, boel possessions, disorderly mass … English terms dictionary
boodle — ☆ boodle [bo͞od′ l ] n. [< Du boedel, property, estate] [Old Slang] Slang former 1. something given as a bribe; graft 2. the loot taken in a robbery … English World dictionary
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Waves on Ripple Inverloch
3 bedroom Holiday house for rent in Inverloch
$195.00 - $480.00*per dayprice range estimate for 6 guests*
Sleeping up to 8 this amazing 3 bedroom home is so spacious it is the perfect destination to escape with a couple of families or with that special friendship group. It is only a 100m walk to the beach and 5 minute drive to cafes, restaurants and supermarkets. With plenty of parking options you can leave your car and not turn the keys until you depart.
The superb feature of this property is the generous and functional outdoor entertaining area with a ceiling fan and pot belly heater. Embrace warm summer days or cool winter nights in comfort. Take advantage of the 4 burner gas BBQ in any weather, dining table and play some tunes through the outdoor speakers whilst you enjoy the dream of living by the beach.
Cook up a storm with a fully equipped kitchen and dine around the wooden table built for 6. There are also 4 additional breakfast bar stools available to ensure plenty of space for everyone.
When you aren't out exploring the local area and you are craving some down time you can curl up on the comfy couches in the lounge room fitted out with a 42 inch TV and DVD player or head into the rumpus room with 32 inch TV, DVD player, PlayStation 2, stereo and board games.
Expressi coffee machine, dishwasher, microwave, oven & stove top, stone bench top, fridge, plenty of cookware, plates and cutlery. Evaporative cooling and deducted heating throughout, ceiling fan in master bedroom, front loader washing machine, clothes dryer, ironing facilities, hair dryer and hair straightener, outdoor shower, garage with 1 car space, driveway and on street parking and this property is pet friendly.
Bedroom and Bathroom Details
Bedroom Configuration
Bedroom 1 – Queen Bed
Bedroom 1 – Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 – 2 sets of single bunk beds
Please request the following items to hire prior to your stay
- A porta cot and high chair: no charge but you must supply your own linen for the portacot.
Linen and Towels
Please bring your own towels and bed linen including 2 sheets per bed, pillow cases and doona covers, we will provide the doonas and pillows. We can supply linen and towels for an additional $40 per stay for up to 4 guests or $80 for 8 guests.
Bathroom Configuration
Bathroom 1 – Bath and separate shower
Ensuite to main bedroom – Shower and toilet
Powder room – Toilet
Pet Friendly
Please advise if you would like to bring your dog as we will only allow small to medium dogs and they must fit the following criteria: up to date with all the proper vaccinations and registrations. Strictly outdoors only, no dogs are to be brought inside the house at any time. Dogs are allowed to sleep inside the garage of an evening. Guests will need to bring their own dogs bedding, food and water bowls and be responsible for cleaning up after pets at all times. A $40 fee applies.
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Security Deposit
Please note we will deduct $500 from your credit card 7 days prior to your arrival. This will then be returned upon inspection of the property after your departure. Our rates are based on twin share. Fees will apply for excess guests not agreed in advance. Please include all adults and children in your enquiry. If you have babies please advise their ages also.
We provide you with a starter pack of essential house hold items such as toiletries, dish washing detergent, washing powder, dish cloths, scrubbing brush, paper towels and toilet paper on check in. You will then need to purchase all necessities for the continuation of your stay.
Standard Terms and Conditions of Temporary Holiday Accommodation
Note: Variances can be agreed on but only by arrangement with the owner in writing.
If arrival is one month or less from booking date, full payment, non-refundable, is required to secure the booking. Payment of the rental amount constitutes the clients acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
A Deposit is non-refundable and is required to secure the booking. Payment of the rental amount constitutes the clients acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Balance of the rental amount must be received in full one month prior to arrival. If not Rejuvenate Stays reserves the right to cancel the booking and attempt to re-let it.
All credit card transactions will be processed in Australian Dollars. Please note any International transfer fees will need to be paid by the guest in addition to rental charge.
Cancellation Procedures
All Cancellations will incur a $150 Administration Fee.
If the booking is cancelled two months or more prior to commencement date, any deposit will be refunded minus the Administration Fee.
If the booking is cancelled less than two months prior to commencement date any refund is subject to a confirmed re-booking of the premises for the total period booked, or, if the property is re-let, a full refund will be given less $150 cancellation fee.
Every effort will be made to ensure the property is available as booked. However we reserve the right to make alterations to bookings due to unforeseen circumstances.
Conditions of Letting
To maintain a good standard for our guests we require certain conditions to be complied with. We appreciate most will respect our property but the occasional abuse requires that we state the following conditions.
1. Number of guests should not exceed the number stated on the Booking Confirmation or subsequently agreed in writing or email. Our rates are based on twin share. Fees will apply for excess guests not agreed in advance and for the use of additional bedrooms. Overcrowding is illegal in Victoria and will result in all occupants being evicted from the house immediately.
2. A $500 security deposit must be paid at least 5 days prior to your arrival. This will then be returned upon inspection of the property after your departure. If we need to make a claim against your security deposit it covers an amount up to $1000. It is designed to cover any additional costs incurred including but not limited to, any breakage, damage or excess cleaning requirements, extra guests beyond those declared etc.
3. Use of Premises: The premises are let for holiday/short term residential purposes ONLY and only for the period stated on the booking form. NO weddings, parties, or large gatherings are allowed unless agreed to by Rejuvenate Stays prior to booking. Any type of function, party or large get together will incur a penalty of $1000 plus any extra charges incurred such as cleaning, and guests may be asked to vacate the premises. If in doubt, please ask at time of booking to avoid a potentially difficult situation later.
If you intend to use the property for other non-residential purposes uses such as commercial use, meetings, filming and photography etc (even if someone may be staying at the property while this is going on) this MUST be disclosed at time of initial booking. Normal tariffs will NOT apply and a specific quote for this purpose must be obtained. A penalty of $1000 will be imposed if this type of use is not disclosed when booking.
4. Damage, Breakages, Theft and Loss are the tenant's responsibility during their stay and replacement or repair charges will apply. Any loss of keys will incur a $50 replacement charge and any loss of scanners will incur a $150 replacement fee if not otherwise specified.
5. Arrival: The premises are available from 2:00pm on day of arrival. You will be advised of access arrangements in the booking confirmation. Please contact Rejuvenate Stays a few days before your arrival for your access code and final instructions. These will be given once the Bond form is returned.
6. Departure: Checkout time is 10:00am, unless prior arrangements have been made. On departure please turn off all lights and ensure all windows and doors are locked. Please wash and put away all dishes and place all rubbish in allocated bins on vacating and please put bins out for collection. If you do not depart strictly at 10:00am, unless otherwise specified, you will incur a fee of $50 per hour.
7. Disturbance to neighbours, including excessive noise, is prohibited and may result in termination of rental and loss of bond.
8. Pets Policy (designated properties only)
Strictly no pets allowed that have not been advised to us prior to arrival in any of our Pet friendly properties. Please check again if your property allows pets. The onus of responsibility is on the pet owner to advise us of this.
Strictly no pets indoors thank you. Tenants should agree to keep their pets under control at all times, so that they don't disturb other tenants and their guests. We require tenants to clean up after their pets, both outside the apartment, and in all common areas of the property. Please do not leave pets unsupervised for an unreasonable period of time as they do become distressed. We request that dogs be on a leash at all times outside of the property. Any breach will incur a deduction from the Bond
The only exception is Colour Pop in Fitzroy. Pets are allowed indoors however they are not allowed at any time to be on the beds or furniture. Pet owners will need to ensure extra cleaning is done to remove any traces of their pets, both inside and outside the house. If our cleaners need to clean up after your pets, excess cleaning fees will be passed on to you – this may include replacement of linen if it is found your pets have been inside on any beds, and any extra treatments necessary, so please allow the extra time to clean well before you leave.
9. House supplies - All premises are fully equipped. A small complimentary supply only of kitchen/ bathroom necessities (detergent/soap etc) is provided. Any further supplies are the guest's responsibility.
10. Guests Property –No responsibility is taken for guests' personal property left on or near the premises. Doors and windows at the premises should be secured at ALL times. If guests' property is found, any costs associated with returning the goods will be at the guests' expense.
11. Liability - No liability is accepted for any injury, debt, damage, loss, delay, expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by events beyond the accommodation provider's control
12. Guests must use the outdoor shower to rinse off any excess mud, dirt or sand before entering the house. (Applicable properties only) Please check with us if you are unsure if you are staying in one of these properties.
13. Barbeques - Where a barbeque is supplied at a property, it should already be clean at the beginning of your stay – you must let us know straight away if this is not the case, as if it is dirty at the end of your stay you may be charged for its cleaning. Leaving a clean barbeque is part of your checkout procedure. We try to have the gas bottle filled adequately at all times, however on occasions this may be missed. If you run out of gas then please get it refilled or swapped at a service station, and we will happily refund you (receipts must be provided of course!).
14. The description of the premises is given in good faith and no responsibility for misinterpretation will be accepted. No refund is given if you are not satisfied with your accommodation.
15. Any breach of the above conditions permits the owner to refuse the key, or immediately terminate the occupancy with forfeiture of your rent.
16. Please advise us of any issues you may discover within an hour of check in so any problems can be checked and rectified if necessary. No refunds of rental money will be considered after departure without this notification
Public Transport
Bus – It can take approximately 2.5hrs to 3.5hrs via VLine Coach
Train - 26.9 km drive to Leongatha Train Station
- Surf Beach: 500m to the beach, 6 min walk
- Shops, Cafes and Restaurants: 3.4km, 6 min drive to Abeckett St.
- Goat Island Gallery: 9.5km, 9 min drive
- Offshore Surf School: 2.5km, 4 min drive
- South Gippsland Conservation Society Museum: 3.6km, 7 min drive
- South Gippsland Tourist Railway: 31.4 km, 28 min drive
Feeling Peckish? Check out some of the favourite local eateries:
- Surf Life Saving Club: 500m, 6 min walk
- Inverloch Esplanade Hotel: 3.6km, 6 min drive
- Red Elk Café: 3.5km, 6 min drive
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It is a classic fashion mistake even the seasoned fashionistas are guilty of. They put together a carefully chosen and stunningly stylish ensemble, which obviously follows the latest fashion trends. But get careless when it comes to the footwear.
This fashion faux-pas can cost you dear and dilute the entire effect. Don't make this mistake. Be aware of the shoes trends 2013. And if you are making a conscious effort to be fashionable and follow the latest trends, you might as well do it comprehensively. With shoes that are "so last year's", people will only talk about that and no one will even notice your dress that is perhaps the high point of the season. You don't want that.
So ladies and gentlemen, sit back and take notes as we present to you the shoes trends 2013 to wear and walk in style. And just for you we are covering the trends season wise, so you are all set for the entire year.
1. Shoes Trends Winter 2013
With 2013 just days away and considering that we are in winter, the shoes trends winter 2013 are what you should be following right now.
Both men and women can look forward to covered boots as the fashionable (and practical) trend for footwear in winter 2013.
Women's shoes collection for winter 2013 was particularly dominated by wooden accents. Replacing cork seen abundantly in 2012 collections, shoes trends 2013 incorporated wood in the heels or the sole. Complementing the dark hued shoes, the lighter wooden accents provided an elegant contrast. Like this.
Designers like Dolce & Gabbana and Nina Ricci added few embellishments to their 2013 winter shoe collections to enhance the overall look and appeal of the footwear.
Winter 2013 shoes trends for men were a wee bit disappointing as there was nothing new and innovative that came forth on the ramps. Designers stuck to the tried and tested winter shoe trends such as high boots, fur accents, suede material, etc. Even the colors for winter 2013 shoes for men remain traditional – browns and blacks.
So the good news is that you are all set to be fashionable and stylish in winter 2013, at least for this trend. Because it is essentially a repetition of what you already have on your shoe shelf. Yippee for that!
2. Shoes Trends Spring 2013
With spring just a few months away, aren't you eager to know what the shoes trends spring 2013 are? As always, shoes in spring are colorful and bright, reflecting the season itself. Spring shoes for women in 2013 will include metallic accents, bright colors and brighter prints. Color blocking that is a big trend for women's apparel in 2013 has also found its way into women's shoes trends spring 2013. Printed shoes are cool for women in Spring 2013:
Below is another creative shoe trend spring 2013 – combination of bold prints with metallic accents. You will surely look like the personification of spring with these shoes.
And boys, please don't be disappointed because spring 2013 shoe trends are bursting out in colors for you too. Runways in the Spring 2013 fashion shows saw a preponderance of colors as never seen before. Take your pick guys.
3. Shoes Trends Summer 2013
For women, the shoes trends summer 2013 will be a continuation of the spring trends. The focus is on pointed toes, really high heels and different kinds of decoration of the shoes. These decorations range from colorful embroidery, delicate lace work and intricate mesh. Is it a wonder that women are accused of loving their shoes more than anything else? Who wouldn't fall in love with these darlings? Take a look at the embroidered elegance for summer 2013:
Lovely lace is a big shoe trend in summer 2013. Take a look at the shoes below:
Are you mesmerized by the mesh? Here are mesmerizing mesh shoes for your feet:
Laced up shoes are a big trend for summer 2013 shoes for men. Crafted from the finest leather and in the subtlest of tones or bright printed variants or adorned with embellishments, the choices are endless this summer for all you fashionable men out there.
4. Shoes Trends Fall 2013
Fall 2013 is really far away from now. But you know time has a way of passing too quickly (particularly when you are busy receiving compliments for your stylish looks, wink, wink) and before you know it you will be in July 2013, wondering whether the shoe trends have changed for fall 2013.
So here is a look at the trend forecast for shoes trends fall 2013 for men and women.
To say that shoes trends fall 2013 for women are stylish would be an understatement. Kind of like describing Noah's flood like a drizzle. Over the knees boots and multi-colored velvet shoes will have you thanking the powers that be that you are a woman and can thus experience and feel such beautiful creations first hand. Seriously, I am not exaggerating, take a look.
For men in fall 2013, the shoe trends cover both formal and casual footwear. Formal footwear gets stylish and sophisticated with not so subtle decorative influences. And when it comes to casual footwear, there is color everywhere. Gym shoes and sneakers are colorful bold, and patterned in fall 2013.
You can hit the gym with confidence in these shoes. My suggestion would be to start the gym/workout process right now so that you can show off that hot body with these hot shoes to make a hotter impact when fall 2013 eventually comes along. Great idea? What do you think?
Now I have 'walked' you through the shoes trends 2013. The good news is some of these are recurring trends and perhaps, you don't need to invest in buying new shoes then. But then some of these are not very affordable trends. If you are financially capable of stocking up on all the latest shoe trends, that's wonderful. If not, my suggestion would be to carefully look over the shoes trends 2013 and invest in pieces that are going to remain fashionable all through 2013.
This article should help you identify those pieces easily. And if your interested in seeing more then check out our designer shoe trends.
Robert Frost said "You have miles to go before you sleep" And I say you should walk all those miles in style with the latest shoes trends 2013.
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I've been having problems with an old computer and thought some of you might have some helpful advice.
I have an older computer, running windows 2000. It has two usb ports in the back, two in the front. When I plug in external USB drives (harddrives, or thumbdrives), Windows does not seem to recognize the devices. One external harddrive caused Windows to display a popup that said it didn't have the appropriate drivers.
So, is there a generic USB driver I need, or will I need a specific driver for each storage device I plug in. (And isn't this precisely what USB devices were supposed to be getting around?) The added problem I have is that the computer does not have internet access, so trying out different drivers will be a difficult task. Is there somewhere I can go to download a bunch of generic USB storage drivers, so I can burn them all to disk and try them one by one in the Win2k machine?
I found a driver called usbstor.sys online. Is that all I should need?
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Sep 18, 2008 at 8:41 UTC
FixIT Chiltern is an IT service provider.
Win2k and Xp both have built-in USB drivers for exactly this purpose. i use external drives too, and have never had an issue with USB drivers...ever.
But I have read that they can become corrupt, so maybe a re-install would fix it.
Search MS website for a suitable driver to re-install. Sometimes (on older gear) the supplied CD contained a third party driver which may do the trick for you.
Good Luck.
Sep 19, 2008 at 9:42 UTC
Man I haven't seen that since windows 98. Like L2L said, OS's >2k have them built in. If you really do need the driver, you'd look at who made the device (creative, pny, sandisk, or whoever) and go to their website. Look for a section for "support" or "downloads" or "drivers" .... you get the point. Then search for your unit's model name/number and download its driver.
Do you know for a fact the USB ports are good?
What I have seen happen with jump drives, though, is sometimes you have to go into disk manager (in management console), highlight the drive, right-click and assign it a drive letter. This shows how to do it in vista, but it's essentially the same for 2k.
Sep 19, 2008 at 10:15 UTC
What L2L and Spiceuser said.
With the added that it is possible windows cannot "intialize the drive" for whatever reason.
No Internet access? Do you have access to the CD for Windows 2000 (Pro or Server)?
You will need to download" Windows 2000 Resource Kit Tool : Extract File (extract.exe)" from the M$ website.
Locate the CAB files with the drivers you need, you can search the CD with find and look for usb*.* that should point you to the right CAB file. Alternatively you can reapply the Service Pack (latest one) which should update the drivers for the USB as well. Always good practice, is there anything that does work in the ports? Are they active in the BIOS? Any End-Point blocking goign on?
Sep 19, 2008 at 11:44 UTC
Good point Jas - if at all possible, get that thing patched up. At least make sure it's at sp4. Use windows update either directly or use the catalog feature to download and q-chain install all the ones you need.
Sep 22, 2008 at 7:38 UTC
I have had this happen here ona W2K server. External Seagate USB recognised on all but not a test server, I had to copy the usbstor.sys from a server it worked on to the test server, reboot and then it worked.
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Whats the town of the 7 fyggs?
I have 6 fyggs but can't seem to find a new town to get a fyygg at and can't remember if I missed one so just wanted to know which towns you get the 7 fyggs from?
brady567 - 6 years ago
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Towns i mean lol
brady567 - 6 years ago
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leisiurboy08, you should have made a new question rather than try to find your answer here.
Regardless, after you get the ship in Bloomingdale, you can sail North-by-Northeast from the port to get to Gleeba. It is a big desert island with two smaller islands on either side of it. To land your ship there, just "ram" into the land and you will exit the ship.
Tekkaman_James - 6 years ago
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Town 1: Alltrades Abbey
2: Porth Llaffan
3: Bloomingdale
4: Zere Rocks
5. Gleeba
6. Batsureg
7. Swinedimples Academy
Most of the people miss Zere Rocks. Zere Rocks is located in the Heights of Loneliness. You can get there by either Dourbridge or Bloomingdale. I ranked those by how I got them and the regular rank. Swinedimples obviously being the hardest, and Alltrade Abbey being the easiest.
You can get all the fyggs in any order you like, just as long as you get all 7. Without them, you can't progress the story.
ValkyrieCain - 6 years ago
Well,you can do them in different orders,so not sure what town you mean..the towns i remember where i got my lasts fyggs are gleeba, batsureg and swinedimples acedemy.
99shadow99 - 6 years ago
The town that most people seem to miss (myself included) is Zere Rocks in the Heights of Loneliness. It's in between Dourbridge and Bloomingdale.
Tekkaman_James (Expert) - 6 years ago
The 7 towns are
1. Alltrades Abbey
2. Porth Llaffan
3. Bloomingdale
4. Zere Rocks
5. Gleeba
6. Batesburg
7. Swindimples Academy
dragonsakura22 - 6 years ago
Where is Gleeba?
leisiurboy08 - 6 years ago
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Indiana Jones wore one and he's bad ass. Guys should embrace the murse~. Plus, it'll hold more than your pockets, and they look so awesome when paired correctly with an outfit.
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Both outfits with the murse and satchel are sexy!11|00|0
I think so too, but what's sexy to girls often looks gay to guys which is why there' s so many no's from the guys. I wish they knew it doesn't hurt to look good and take care of yourself. xD
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Organisations that want to run their business more effectively and reduce unnecessary spending in 2015 must consider automating their expense reporting system.
Expenses are a significant cost for many businesses. Yet research by Forrester shows 80 per cent of organisations still rely on travel and expense data that is manually entered by employees. This creates opportunities for errors and can prevent organisations from knowing how much is being spent by which employees on what items.
Recent research from our database showed Australian small- to medium-sized businesses could save up to $44,000 just by reducing the amount of duplicate claims that are made. Couple this with the number of exceptions (policy violations) and other non-compliant expenses, and Australian small businesses stand to realise considerable savings by automating their systems.
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- Making sure all expenses have a correct receipt associated with them. Seven per cent of expenses claimed by small businesses do not have the correct receipts despite company policy to keep receipts.
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Automation is the most reliable way to clean up an organisation's expense management. When expenses are managed via spreadsheets or paper-based forms, mistakes are bound to be made and duplicated.
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