Abstract: An elastic joint body for a shaft arrangement for the articulated connection of two shaft sections is provided, with a plurality of bushings arranged in the circumferential direction at predetermined angular distances with respect to a center axis of the joint body, a plurality of loop bundles, each loop bundle looping around in each case two adjacent bushings, and a rubber-elastic casing in which the loop bundles and the bushings are at least partially embedded. A flange is provided at least one end region on at least one of the bushings for the axial support of an adjacent loop bundle, encircling the bushing, being at least partially embedded in the rubber-elastic casing and having a U-shaped cross-section, as viewed in the axis-containing section, the cross-section being designed with two U longitudinal limbs and one U transverse limb, the flange bearing with a U longitudinal limb against the bushing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support arrangement (10) for the yielding support of a shaft bearing, having a radial inner support ring (14), in which the shaft bearing can be installed, and having a bearing housing (22) for fixing the support arrangement (10), wherein said radial inner support ring (14) is connected to said hearing housing (22) via a connection structure such that said radial inner support ring (12) can be deflected relative to said bearing housing (22) relative to a central axis (A) of said shaft bearing in the axial and radial directions from a starting position, wherein deflection delimitation means delimit the axial deflection of said radial inner support ring (14) relative to said hearing housing (22) in the axial direction.

Abstract: A flexible bushing arrangement (30; 30?) has an inner bushing (32; 32?), an outer bushing (34; 34?) which surrounds the inner bushing and delimits an annular space (36; 36?, 36?) therewith, and a resilient connecting body (38; 38) which is arranged in the annular space (36; 36?, 36?) and connects the two bushings (32, 34; 32?, 34?) to each other. In end regions of the annular space (36; 36?, 36?) spacers (40, 42; 40?, 42?) are arranged which allow only limited radial relative movements of the two bushings (32, 34; 32?, 34?) in relation to each other. Each of the spacers (40, 42; 40?, 42?) is constructed in one piece with one of the bushings (32, 34; 32?, 34?) and is arranged in such a way that it may only act on the other bushing (34, 32; 34?, 32?) via the connecting body (38, 38?). Each of the spacers (40, 42) is constructed in the manner of a toothed ring.

Abstract: Torque transmission device 910 for the vibration-reduced transmission of torques via at least one shaft, having: a drive element 912 and a driven element 914 connected to the drive element 912, there being formed between the drive element 912 and the driven element 914 at least one damping arrangement which connects the drive element 912 to the driven element 914 such that they can rotate relative to one another, the damping arrangement having a stepped progressive characteristic with increasing relative rotation between drive element 912 and driven element 914.

Abstract: Disposed around a universal joint (12), which comprises a first and a second substantially rigid joint body (14, 28), is a rim (40) of loop-shaped flexible coupling elements (42), which are each looped around one first molded piece (50) and one second molded piece (52). The first molded pieces (50) are connected rigidly to a flange (22) on the first joint body (14) and disposed between second molded pieces (52). The second molded pieces (52) are connected firmly to a counter-flange (34), which forms part of a rotational body (62). The latter forms one end of a torque transmission chain, the other end of which is the second joint body (28). The first joint body (14) has a tubular piece (16), which encloses the second joint body (28) and has an outer lateral surface (18) of circular cross section, against which the flexible coupling elements (42) are supported in radial direction.

Abstract: A shaft suspension system has a rigid inner ring designed for receiving a shaft bearing, a rigid outer ring surrounding the inner ring with radial clearance, a resilient connecting member bridging the clearance between inner ring and outer ring, and a bearing support which extends about the outer ring and includes lugs for fastening it to the bottom of a motor vehicle. The bearing support is composed of a support plate on which the lugs are formed, a loop and an elastomer member in which the loop is embedded. The loop is made from one or several strands of steel wire or yarns of natural or synthetic fibers, suspended from the support plate and extends about a part of the outer ring. This suspension results in a specifically good structure-borne noise insulation and allows axial movements of the suspended shaft which may occur, for example, on a vehicle running on a rough road.

Abstract: A suspension device has a carrying region, at which it is to be connected to a carrying structure, and also a flexible load beam which essentially consists of elastomer material, is disposed between two articulating zones and has a centrally disposed centre of load distribution. At the latter, the load acting on the said load beam branches out towards the two articulating zones, which in turn are each connected to the carrying region by a carrying leg. The two articulating zones lie in a common transversal plane which extends transversely to the direction of action of the load. The centre of distribution of load is disposed, in the non-loaded condition, between the carrying region and the transversal plane, and the load beam is adapted to approach a stretched position in which the centre of distribution of load lies in the said transversal plane when the load increases and is directed away from the carrying region.

Abstract: A shaft suspension comprises a rigid inner ring designed for receiving a shaft bearing, a rigid outer ring surrounding the inner ring with radial clearance, a resilient connecting member bridging the clearance between inner ring and outer ring, and a bearing support which extends about the outer ring and includes lugs for fastening it to the bottom of a motor vehicle. The bearing support is composed of a support plate on which the lugs are formed, a loop and an elastomer member in which the loop is embedded. The loop is made from one or several strands of steel wire or yarns of natural or synthetic fibers, suspended from the support plate and extends, in contrast to the latter, about a part of the outer ring. This suspension results in a specifically good structure-borne noise insulation and allows axial movements of the suspended shaft such as are occurring for example in the case of a vehicle running on a rough road.

Abstract: A suspension lug has a ring shaped elastomer body in which two fixing parts are arranged opposite each other, and a flexible insert shaped like a loop which is embedded in the elastomer body in such a way that it transmits tensile forces from one fixing part to the other when the suspension lug is subjected to tensile loading. At least one of the fixing parts has attachment areas on which the insert is hung in such a way that the insert extends essentially radially away from this fixing part. As a result, the structural height of the suspension lug is relatively small.

Abstract: A joint body includes at least one loop package and collar bushings each having a bushing member and a first collar formed integrally thereon. The bushing members of the collar bushings are passed through the loop package, and the collars thereof axially support a first loop package side. A second collar axially supports a second loop package side and is axially joined with each bushing member. The collar bushing has at an end of the bushing member remote from the first collar a radial outer catching arrangement. A radial inner catching arrangement is provided on the second collar which forms a snap connection together with the radial outer catching arrangement. The loop package is at least partially embedded in a rubber elastic jacket.

Abstract: A ring-shaped elastomer body is defined by an outer wall and an inner wall and includes two diametrically opposed suspension poles and two equatorial zones. The suspension poles and the equatorial zones are arranged such that the suspension poles move away from each other and the equatorial zones approach each other when the suspension lug is subjected to tensile loading. A flexible insert is embedded in the elastomer body such that the insert transmits tensile forces from one of the suspension poles to the other of the suspension poles through the equatorial zones when the suspension lug is subjected to tensile loading. The distance of the insert from the inner wall of the elastomer body decreases steadily from the suspension poles to the equatorial zones. As a result, no harmful tensile stress can occur anywhere in the elastomer body when the suspension lug is subjected to tensile loading.

Abstract: A flexible disc is arranged between first and second flanges each designed to be secured to a shaft, the flexible disc being alternately fixed at angular spacings to one each of the flanges. A torsional vibration suppressor is associated with one of the two flanges and has a suppressor collar integrally formed with the flange, a gyrating mass, and a rubber spring suspension system which is secured by vulcanization to the suppressor collar and the gyrating mass. A centering device having a centering collar formed integrally with the flange, a centering body rigidly connected to the other flange, and a rubber spring suspension system secured by vulcanization to the centering collar, is provided for mutually centering the two shafts. This obviates the need for expensive fits or matches and facilitates the assembly of the shaft coupling.

Abstract: A method of forming flexible disks containing annular loop packets for the purpose of transmitting traction forces between fastening elements is disclosed. The loop packets and the fastening elements are combined into a ring and subsequently embedded in rubber-elastic material. In a preparatory operation, the loop packets are injection-coated either individually or in groups by a coating of elastomer material, which defines and stabilizes their outer contour. The elastomer material is only partially vulcanized before the ring is completely embedded in the rubber-elastic material. Injection coating renders the loop packets or groups of loop packets into components which are true to shape and size with defined wall thicknesses. Consequently, the characteristics and the life of the flexible disks are standardized for mass production and material consumption is reduced.

Abstract: The axis of rotation of a disc body made of rubber-elastic material is surrounded by a plurality of mutually spaced bushings and loop sets consisting of string loops which are wrapped around the bushings in pairs. Supporting rings are slipped axially on the bushings to hold the loop sets together axially. The supporting rings each comprise an annular disc having teeth which project radially inwardly and anchor firmly on the corresponding bushing. In this manner the greatest possible space in axial direction of the bushings is saved for installation of the loop sets, at a given overall thickness of the flexible disc.

Abstract: A support (10) having fastening spots (12) for mounting at a shaft flange is enclosed by a flywheel (18) at a radial spacing and connected to the same by rubber-elastic spring elements (20) arranged circumferentially spaced from one another. The spring elements (20) are formed with rolling curves (22,24) between which rigid rolling bodies (32) are supported under radial bias. The rolling bodies (32) are inserted upon vulcanizing of the spring elements (20). The diameter of the rolling bodies influences the characteristic frequency of the torsional vibration damper and for this reason is so selected that the desired characteristic frequency will result. The rolling bodies (32) furthermore contribute substantially to prevent radial vibrations and tumbling of the flywheel (18).

Abstract: A flexible shaft-coupling of the type having one coupling part comprising a hub with arms extending radially therefrom and a second coupling part having radial projecting portions extending between the arms separated by elastic pieces therebetween. The second coupling part comprises a plurality of similar pieces, each including a V-shaped radial projection connected to wing portions extending circumferentially from the open ends of the V. The ends of the wing portions abut each other successively and are connected to form a continuous external housing having the point of each V projecting inward and each V-shape outwardly open. A plurality of drivers affixed to the opposing shaft mate with the V-shaped openings.

Abstract: An improvement in flexible couplings is disclosed. The coupling is characterized by having entrainment means separated by sectorial spaces, with baffles disposed in the spaces. The baffles are fastened to an annular disk, which is supported on one of the coupling parts.

Abstract: An elastic shaft plate for shaft couplings comprises sleeves disposed angularly spaced around a shaft plate axis. The sleeves are wrapped in pairs by string coils and embedded together with the coils in an elastomeric material. At least one sleeve of each pair of sleeves wrapped by a common string coil is an external sleeve receiving an internal body adapted to be fixed to one of two shafts to be coupled by the elastic shaft plate. A spacing is provided between said external sleeve and said internal body, said spacing likewise containing an elastomeric material.