Abstract: A control arrangement (9) of an exhaust-gas turbocharger (1), having a regulating unit (4) which has a regulating rod (5), and having a guide piece (6) which is connected to a free end region (8) of the regulating rod (5). The free end region (8) is connected to the guide piece (6) by way of a spring clip (10) which engages around the free end region (8) and which is clamped to the guide piece (6).

Abstract: A low-cost method of manufacturing a composite tube assembly having a composite fiber tube connected to metallic end fittings includes placing at least one end fitting on a mandrel, the end fitting including a grip region having a plurality of external surfaces, wrapping a fiber tow around the grip region of each end fitting and the mandrel to form a fiber-wrapped assembly, curing the fiber tow, and removing the mandrel to yield a completed tube assembly. The method may include positioning a plurality of compression inserts around the grip region after some of the fiber tow has been wrapped around the grip region, and wrapping additional fiber tow around the compression inserts and the grip region. The compression inserts may have a rounded outer surface such that an end portion of the tube wound around the compression inserts has a round outer cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: A plug-in connector (1), for warm edge hollow profiles (2) of spacers of insulating glazing, has a base with side walls (6) at the edges. A plurality of retaining elements (15) formed as spring lugs are arranged on the outer side of the base (bottom) (5) in a single central row on each of both sides of the center (3) of the plug-in connector (1). Starting from the base (5), the retaining elements are directed obliquely outwards towards the adjacent hollow profile base (28) and towards the connector center (3). The retaining elements (15) are in each case arranged in a sunken base region (13) on the outer side of the base (5) that adjoins a raised, plate-like base region (11) arranged in the region of the center (3). Laterally obliquely outwardly directed resilient retaining elements (18,19) are arranged at the free edge region (7) of the side walls (6).

Abstract: A system of fence components includes fence posts, fence rails having cavities formed in their ends, and fence rail inserts sized to be positioned within the fence rail cavities. The fence rail inserts and the fence rail cavities include corresponding mating features to allow the fence rail inserts to be positioned and locked within the fence rail cavities. The fence rail inserts also include fastener guides that allow a fastener to pass through to couple the fence rail inserts to the fence posts.

Abstract: A wire rope assembly unit including a wire rope and a device for assembling the wire rope. The device is fastened at one end of the wire rope and has a connecting element arranged at the front on the end of the wire rope. The assembly unit has a sleeve that engages around an outer surface of an end section of the wire rope. The sleeve is made of a material of lesser rigidity than strands of the wire rope and, optionally, than the connecting element. The sleeve is pressed, hammered and/or rolled onto the wire rope and, optionally, onto the connecting element to produce a form-locked connection. Outer strands of the wire rope are separated from the wire rope in a rope section, in which the wire rope is arranged inside the sleeve, and the sleeve is connected to ends of the outer strands at its one edge.

Abstract: A Power Take-Off (PTO) coupler and equipment equipped therewith. The PTO coupler comprises a first extremity to be connected to the equipment and a second extremity. The second extremity has a plurality of teeth along a circumference thereof, wherein subsequent teeth are separated from one another by a gap, and each of the teeth has a base narrower than its top. When the PTO coupler is engaged to a corresponding receiving coupler, the interlocking of the plurality of teeth and gaps counteract axial load generated during operation of the PTO coupler.

Abstract: A part, such as an automotive part, is provided. The part includes at least two work pieces of steel which are joined together at a weld seam which includes at least one of nickel and iron and is substantially entirely free of silicate islands. The part also includes a painted, phosphated or electrocoated coating which is bonded with at least a portion of the substantially entirely silicate island free weld seam.

Abstract: A fence panel can include a plurality of modular fence panel components that can be assembled modularly to form the fence panel. The fence panel components can include a system of keys and keyways that allow the components to interlock with one another when the fence panel is assembled to lock the components to one another to simplify the assembly process and to minimize the number of mechanical fasteners needed to assemble the fence panel.

Abstract: In a system with a subassembly and a housing surrounding the subassembly, wherein the housing has at least one housing shell and at least one fastening component that has a receiving component that receives a fastening element of the at least one housing shell, and has an adjustment component. The receiving component is arranged on the fastening component so that it can be moved in three different spatial directions by the adjustment component.

Abstract: A brazed joint having excellent tensile strength (TSS and CTS) and a method of production of the same are provided. A sheet combination 200 comprised of steel sheets 210, 220 between which a brazing filler metal 230 is clamped is heated at a temperature of the Ac3 point of the steel sheet (matrix material) or more. The Ar3 point of the regions near the brazing filler metal at the steel sheets is made higher than the Ar3 point of the steel sheets (matrix material), then the quenching start temperature X is made a temperature of the Ar3 point of the steel sheet (matrix material) or less and hot stamping is performed to produce a brazed joint.

Abstract: A spring seal for a joint assembly pivotally joining a lever arm to a machine frame includes an annular body having a W-shaped cross section. The W-shaped cross section includes a first cantilevered arm, a parallel and spaced apart second cantilevered arm, and a spring leg joining the first and second cantilevered arms. The spring seal is disposed between a bearing surface on the lever arm and a lug on the frame. The W-shaped cross section of the spring seal can collapse and relax to accommodate movement between the lever arm and the frame lug. A second spring seal can be disposed between a second bearing surface on the lever arm and a second frame lug opposite the first lug.

Abstract: A power transmission device includes a rotor shaft, a gear shaft, and a rattling suppression member. The rattling suppression member is provided between a first shaft end portion and the gear shaft or between a second shaft end portion and the rotor shaft. The first shaft end portion is a portion, protruding to the gear shaft side from one of a pair of first bearings, of the rotor shaft, while the second shaft end portion is a portion, protruding to the rotor shaft side from one of a pair of second bearings, of the gear shaft.

Abstract: A swivelling lever arrangement (3) for securing a housing arrangement (1) has at least of a first and a second housing part (11,12). The swivelling lever arrangement (3) has at least one swivelling lever (4) and a guiding pin (2). The swivelling lever (4) has a receptacle (8). The swivelling lever (4) and the guiding pin (2) are attachable on the housing parts (11,12) such that, when the swivelling lever (4) swivels from a release position into a locking position when the housing parts (11,12) are substantially brought together, the guiding pin (2) is receivable in the receptacle (8). The receptacle (8) has at least one cam (74) designed such that, when the swivelling lever (4) swivels, the guiding pin (2) is guided into a depth (84) of the receptacle (8) via the cam (74) such that part of the head portion (41) is deflected by the cam (74).

Abstract: A propeller shaft includes a shaft section connected between an input shaft and an output shaft via respective constant velocity joints, wherein the input shaft is connected to a drive source of a vehicle, and the output shaft is connected to driving wheels. The constant velocity joint includes a circlip-restricting surface to engage with a circlip provided in an outer peripheral surface of the input or output shaft, for restricting movement of the first or second shaft in an axial direction. The circlip-restricting surface is implemented by a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface, wherein the second inclined surface is closer to a rotational axis of the shaft section, and wherein the first inclined surface has an acute angle with respect to the axial direction, and the second inclined surface has a smaller angle with respect to the axial direction.

Abstract: A new and improved system for interconnecting components in a vehicle body structure, and especially for interconnecting fiber-reinforced composite components in a fuselage structure of an aircraft. The system includes: a first adapter member having a first mating portion that is adhesively bonded with a profile of a first component of the structure in more than one plane, and a first attachment portion connected to the first mating portion; a second adapter member having a second mating portion that is adhesively bonded with a profile of a second component of the structure in more than one plane, and a second attachment portion connected to the second mating portion; and a connector member to securely interconnect the first and second attachment portions of the first and second adapter members.

Abstract: A self-rightening riser base self-rightens a riser coupled thereto when knocked from a desired orientation by an object. A riser coupler aperture in the riser base is oversized to allow the riser to move and deflect. A floating flange is configured an offset distance under the cap and is attached to the cap by spring bolts that extend down through the cap to the floating flange. The riser is coupled to the floating flange by a riser coupler. The spring bolt apertures in the cap are oversized to allow the spring bolts to move therein and therefore allow the floating flange and riser coupled thereto to deflect. An electrical fixture may extend through the riser coupler and through a conduit in the riser to an electrical fixture, such as a light. A grommet may be configured in the riser coupler aperture of the cap and prevent water from passing therethrough.

Abstract: A flexible shaft drive transmission coupled between a drive motor and a gear train of a power operated tool. The flexible shaft drive transmission includes: an outer casing having a bushing positioned at a tool end of the casing, the bushing defining a longitudinal central opening; lubricant disposed within the outer casing; and an elongated drive transmitting shaft assembly rotatable within the outer casing including a flexible drive transmitting and a coupler fitting affixed to the tool end of the drive transmitting shaft, the coupler fitting including a cylindrical body and an enlarged head extending distally from the cylindrical body, the cylindrical body fitting within the longitudinal central opening of the bushing and the enlarged head having a diameter greater than a diameter of the longitudinal central opening of the bushing. The enlarged head defining a square drive aligned with a central longitudinal axis of the drive transmitting shaft assembly.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fixing device for fixing a first part and a second part together. The fixing device may include a nut non-rigidly coupled to the first part. The first part may have a fixing flange with at least one orifice positioned to accept a threaded shank coupled to the second part. A retainer may be proximate an inner diameter of the at least one orifice positioned to retain the nut within the fixing flange before the nut is screwed onto the threaded shank. The nut may have an externally threaded portion which may couple to the internally threaded portion of the orifice in the flange or of an element attached to the flange and to pass completely through the internally threaded portion until it is housed in a cavity for axially retaining the nut. Therefore, the nut may rotate freely before it is fastened to the threaded shank. The disclosure also relates to a turbomachine that utilizes this device and to an associated fixing method.

Abstract: A bushing for a bracket assembly of a linkage assembly of a machine includes a cylindrical portion with an end, and a number of holes arranged on and along an axial direction of cylindrical portion, and being longitudinally spaced apart from each other. The bracket assembly includes a plate having an opening, and the cylindrical portion of the bushing is configured to be inserted into and positioned within the opening. The holes facilitate multiple positions of the end relative to the plate.

Abstract: A composite sucker rod (12) has a tension rod (16) formed of a carbon fiber reinforced phenolic material and a support sleeve (18) formed of aluminum. The support sleeve (18) extends around the tension rod (16). A compressive preload is applied to the support sleeve (18) and a corresponding tensile preload is applied to the tension rod (16). The tensile preload reduces compressive loads applied to the tension rod (16). The compressive preload and the tensile preload are applied by differences in coefficients of thermal expansion of the materials from which the support sleeve (18) and the tension rod (16) are formed, and exposure to well temperatures.