Abstract: A hydraulic lash adjuster assembly constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a bucket and a hydraulic lash adjuster. The hydraulic lash adjuster is received in the bucket and has a body, a leakdown plunger and a socket. The leakdown plunger is received in the body. The socket is received by the leakdown plunger. The socket and leakdown plunger define a reservoir therebetween. The socket includes a gravity feed arrangement to feed fluid to the reservoir of the leakdown plunger.

Abstract: A fuel tank system having a fuel tank and a fuel vapor recovery system including a vapor vent line fluidly coupled between the fuel tank and a canister, and a vapor purge line fluidly coupled to the canister. A multiplex director is selectively fluidly coupled to a first location in the fuel vapor recovery system and a second location in the fuel vapor recovery system. The multiplex director is movable between a first position where the multiplex director is fluidly coupled to the first location and is fluidly blocked from the second location, and a second position where the multiplex director is fluidly coupled to the second location and is fluidly blocked from the first location. The multiplex director is configured to monitor at least one of a pressure and a hydrocarbon concentration in the first location and the second location when fluidly coupled thereto.

Abstract: A method for setting lash on a switching rocker arm assembly includes providing a rocker arm having (i) an outer arm having a first outer side arm and a second outer side arm, the outer arm defining an opening, (ii) an inner arm disposed between the first and second outer side arms, (iii) a roller follower that selectively engages a cam, the roller follower mounted about a bearing axle that extends through the opening. A zero lash shim is inserted into a gap defined between the bearing axle and the outer arm at the opening. The rocker arm is installed into the valvetrain with the master tip cap. Lash is measured between the cam and the roller follower. The rocker arm and the master tip cap is removed. A select fit valve tip cap is installed based on the master tip cap and the measured lash.

Abstract: An isolation disconnect assembly for an insulated gate bipolar transistor assembly is provided. The isolation disconnect assembly includes a conductor assembly and a clinch joint magnetic actuator.

Abstract: A connection apparatus that is usable with an electrical receptacle includes a screw that is threadably situated on a conductive device.

Abstract: An arc fault detection system includes a high frequency detector module structured to detect first spectral content of power having a frequency in a first frequency range, a number of arc fault circuit interrupters each having separable contacts, a low frequency detector module structured to detect second spectral content of power having a frequency in a second frequency range, a control unit structured to control the separable contacts to trip open, and an arc fault detection unit structured to detect an arc fault based on the detected first and second spectral content of the power and to cause the control unit to control the separable contacts to trip open in response to detecting the arc fault. A communication bus provides communication between the high frequency detector and the arc fault circuit interrupters and the first frequency range includes frequencies that are higher than frequencies in the second frequency range.

Abstract: A hydraulic control unit that delivers hydraulic fluid to a limited slip differential includes a hydraulic control unit housing, a sump and a motor. The hydraulic control unit housing has an accumulator housing portion that houses a biasing assembly and a piston. The sump is defined in the hydraulic control unit housing and at least partially occupies a common space with the accumulator housing portion. The motor is configured to pump fluid into an accumulator chamber of the accumulator housing portion. The fluid pumped into the accumulator housing portion at least partially collapses the biasing assembly and introduces a pre-charge into the hydraulic control unit. The biasing assembly is configured to expand and urge the piston in a first direction resulting in fluid being communicated from the hydraulic control unit and into the limited slip differential.

Abstract: A modified rocker assembly having an offset end is designed for engine heads having an obstruction preventing use of a symmetric switching rocker arm. The modified rocker assembly has an obstructed side and a non-obstructed side and has an outer structure with a first end, and an inner rocker structure fitting within the outer structure, the inner structure also having a first end. The modified rocker assembly has an axle pivotally connecting the first ends of inner structure to the outer structure, such that the inner structure pivots within the outer structure around the axle. At least one torsion spring on one side of the axle rotationally biases the inner structure relative to the outer structure. The outer structure is offset on the obstructed side as it extends from the second end toward the first end, creating the first offset portion to provide additional clearance on the obstructed side.

Abstract: A system for establishing a torque limit for a vehicle is provided. The system uses impending terrain and speed conditions to determine an optimum torque, which improves engine efficiency and reduces fuel consumption.

Abstract: A bus plug structured to electrically connect between a busway and a load includes a circuit breaker structured to electrically connect between connectors and the load and to output a first control signal, the circuit breaker including separable contacts structured to open to stop power from the flowing from the busway to the load, a motor operator structured to cause the separable contacts to open or close in response to the first control signal from the circuit breaker, and a wireless communication module structured to wirelessly communicate with an external device and to output a second control signal to the circuit breaker is response to wireless communication received from the external device. The circuit breaker is structured to output the first control signal to the motor operator to open or close the separable contacts in response to receiving the second control signal from the wireless communication module.

Abstract: A differential gear mechanism configured for use with a transaxle housing includes a limited-slip differential assembly including a differential casing defining first and second output shaft openings that receive respective first and second axle shafts. A piston is slidably disposed in the differential casing and configured to actuate a clutch assembly. A bolt-on plenum assembly is configured to bolt onto the transaxle housing and includes a plenum assembly housing, a hydraulic coupling and a motor. The plenum assembly housing defines an axle opening configured to receive one of the first and second axle shafts therethrough. The hydraulic coupling can be arranged on the plenum assembly housing at the axle opening. The motor can be mounted on the plenum assembly housing at the axle opening and be configured to pump hydraulic fluid from the bolt-on plenum assembly, through the hydraulic coupling and into the differential casing to act onto the piston.

Abstract: A circuit interrupter including a first electrical conductor, a second electrical conductor, separable contacts, an operating mechanism configured to open and close said separable contacts, a trip circuit configured to trip open said separable contacts, a ground fault detection circuit configured to sense a difference between a current through the first electrical conductor and a current through the second electrical conductor and to output an output signal based on said sensed difference, a power supply, a confirmation circuit structured to input a confirmation signal to the power supply, and a processor configured to receive said direct current power and said output signal. The processor is configured to determine whether a characteristic of said confirmation signal is present in said output signal and to control the trip circuit based on said determination.

Abstract: A guide member is for an electrical switching apparatus. The electrical switching apparatus includes a primary cover, a secondary cover structured to move between a closed position and an open position, a first printed circuit board, a second printed circuit board spaced from the first printed circuit board, and a cable member electrically connecting the first and second printed circuit boards. The guide member includes a body having a base coupled to the primary cover, a ramp engaging the cable member when the secondary cover is in the closed position, the ramp having first and second opposing end portions, the first end portion extending from the base, and a number of guide portions each extending from the ramp and engaging the cable member when the secondary cover moves between the closed position and the open position in order to minimize twisting and folding of the cable member.

Abstract: A harness assembly includes a plurality of individual wires and a restriction mechanism. The restriction mechanism has a sleeve member surrounding each of the plurality of individual wires in order to prevent longitudinal movement of each of the plurality of individual wires with respect to each other. Each of the plurality of individual wires has a helical-shaped portion located internal with respect to the sleeve member, thereby allowing each of the plurality of individual wires to engage the sleeve member.

Abstract: An electrical circuit for electric vehicle supply equipment, the electrical circuit including a pilot control signal unit structured to generate a pilot control signal having a state including one of a high state and a low state, an isolation unit electrically connected to the pilot control signal unit and a first ground and being structured to isolate the pilot control signal to generate an isolated pilot control signal, and an amplification unit electrically connected to the isolation unit, having a second ground, and being structured to amplify the isolated pilot control signal to generate a pilot signal. The isolation unit is structured to isolate the second ground of the amplification unit from the first ground.

Abstract: A circuit interrupter including a line conductor, a neutral conductor, separable contacts structured to open to interrupt current flowing through the line and neutral conductors, a circuit interrupter circuit structured to detect a fault based on current flowing through the line and neutral conductors and to output a trip signal in response to detecting the fault, a trip circuit structured to trip open the separable contacts in response to the trip signal, and an audible indicator circuit electrically connected between the line and neutral conductors and being structured to output an audible sound in response to the trip circuit tripping open the separable contacts.

Abstract: A voltmeter probe has a metal probe tip projecting from an elongated insulating handle. The handle has a longitudinal axis and a radially projecting finger guard with an inner diameter and an outer diameter. A barrier covers the terminal. The barrier has an aperture configured to provide access for the probe tip to be inserted through the barrier into contact with the terminal, including access for the finger guard to be inserted through the barrier. The aperture has dimensions of length and width, including no width that is not less than the outer diameter of the finger guard.

Abstract: A switching rocker arm assembly constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure can include an outer arm, an inner arm, a pivot axle, a bearing axle, a first torsional bearing axle spring and a second torsional bearing axle spring. The outer arm can have a first outer side arm and a second outer side arm. The outer arm can further include first and second torsional spring mounts. The inner arm can be disposed between the first and second outer side arms. The pivot axle can support the inner and outer arm for relative pivotal movement therearound. The bearing axle can support a bearing. The first torsional bearing axle spring can be mounted around the first torsional spring mount and have a first end engaged to the bearing axle and a second end engaged to the outer arm. The first end extends inboard relative to the second end.

Abstract: A spring cap for an electrical switching apparatus having a housing, a stationary contact, a movable contact disposed on a moving arm, and a crossbar assembly. The crossbar assembly includes a crossbar, a first contact spring, a second contact spring, and a spring clip. The moving arm is coupled to the crossbar. The spring cap includes a first segment structured disposed between the spring clip and the first contact spring, a second segment disposed between the spring clip and the second contact spring, and a connecting portion connecting the first segment to the second segment. The spring clip is disposed between the moving arm and the contact springs. The spring cap supports the spring clip and evenly distribute bias forces of the contact springs.

Abstract: A manual opening assembly includes a manual actuator assembly. The manual actuator assembly includes a handle assembly and a number of operating levers. The handle assembly includes a handle member structured to be movably coupled to a circuit breaker housing assembly and to move between an operating position and an opening position. The handle member is operatively coupled to the number of operating levers. The number of operating levers are movably coupled to a circuit breaker housing assembly. The operating levers are structured to move between an operating position, wherein the operating levers do not operatively engage a linkage assembly, and an opening position, wherein the operating levers operatively engage the linkage assembly and move the linkage assembly from a closed, second configuration to an open, first configuration.