Abstract: The invention is used in an actuating drive comprising two friction partners, in particular a geared actuating drive with a toothed worm wheel which braces itself radially with a cup-shaped edge part against an outer rim part of a concentric slave disc which is driven over an at least tangentially elastic damping liner. The invention is designed to prevent squeaking noises between the friction partners when there is reciprocal relative movement, and to require minimal expenditure of time and energy for construction and assembly. The invention provides in each case for the one rim part to have an even edge surface and for the other rim part to have an uneven friction surface, with elevations only abutting on the one friction surface and with depressions situated inbetween.

Abstract: A non-involute gear used in a gear pair. A first gear has a plurality of radially extending, circumferentially spaced teeth, each with a generally cylindrical, arcuate shaped end surface. A second gear has a plurality of spaced, non-involute shaped teeth. Each tooth of the second gear is formed with opposed base faces disposed at an identical radius. A pair of flats extend in parallel from the ends of each circular base face and terminate in inwardly extending, end portions extending from the flats to the top land of each gear tooth. A tooth space is formed between two adjacent non-involute gear teeth having a semi-circular base portion formed by the opposed circular base faces of two adjacent gear teeth and two parallel flat portions formed by the pair of parallel flats extending from the semi-circular base portion which combine to form a generally U-shaped space for receiving a gear tooth on the first gear.

Abstract: A power seat slider comprises a gearbox with connecting mounting brackets integrally connected therewith. A mounting surface portion of the gearbox faces an inner wall of a seat slide rail and is provided with a positioning projection. Upper portions of each of the connecting mounting brackets are also provided with positioning projections to assure proper engagement between drive portions of the seat slider mechanism.

Abstract: An anti-rattle system for a gear type transmission including a first part and a second part. One of the parts of the anti-rattle system includes a pair of deformable pressure discs with parallel facing flat surfaces. The flat surfaces of the pressure discs are in parallel planes that are perpendicular to an axis of rotation. The other part includes a friction disc with an outer periphery positioned between the parallel flat surfaces so that the pressure discs are deformed and spread apart by the friction disc. One of the parts is attached to a drive gear and another one of the parts is attached to a gear in mesh with the drive gear. Another one of the parts could also be attached to an anti-rattle assembly counter shaft.

Abstract: There is disclosed an intermediate support device which can be moved in a controlled manner in a direction of movement of a table of a table feed apparatus. The intermediate support device includes a nut threadedly engaged with a screw shaft rotatably supported at opposite ends thereof, a slider of a linear guide device disposed parallel to the nut, a connecting member which interconnects the slider and the nut, and rotatably supports the nut through a rolling bearing, and a brake device mounted on the connecting member so as to restrain the rotation of the nut. The brake device is turned on to allow the free rotation of the nut, and is turned off to lock the nut on the connecting member, thereby controlling the movement of the nut, so that the screw shaft is supported at an optimal portion thereof to thereby increasing the natural frequency of the screw shaft.

Abstract: A shifter with a manual speed selecting mechanism for a vehicular automatic transmission. The shifter includes a stationary member mounted on a vehicle body; a rocking retainer supported in a manner to rock on a first axis extending through and fixed by the stationary member, for transmitting motion of a shift lever to the automatic transmission. The shift lever is supported for rotation on the first axis and on a second axis, which is perpendicular to the first axis, and is brought into and out of engagement with the rocking retainer when rotated on the second axis. A switch is provided for detecting the position of the shift lever. A lock plate is supported on the rocking retainer for bringing the rocking retainer into and out of engagement with the stationary member when actuated by the rotation of the shift lever on the second axis.

Abstract: A quick-disconnectable device with a screw piece, a first threaded part and a second threaded part, the threaded of which fits with the first threaded part, wherein the screw piece has a straight guide for the first threaded part, and the screw piece has a radial bearing and an axial bearing for the second threaded part, the longitudinal direction of the straight guide and the axis of rotation of the radial bearing are arranged parallel to one another, the two threaded parts are guided at a distance at which the mutual engagement of the two threaded parts is possible, the second threaded part has an external thread, and is equipped with a recess which completely interrupts the engagement of the threads at least in a specific rotary position An embodiment as a compact light and simple quick-acting clamping means for variable clamping geometry for articles to be measured on automatic 3D-measuring machines or as a spindle drive with high-speed disengagement.

Abstract: A device for tapping within die comprising a power guide means, a transmission means and a tapping means in which the power guide means can transmit power from horizontal displacement of a rack via a gear train in the transmission means to drive a rotating spiral gear to rotate and consequently cause a tapping unit in the tapping means to rotate and displace axially upon action of a guide spiral sleeve and a resistance element, and to tap by overcoming frictional resistance of the resistance element that permits the guide spiral sleeve to rotate freely so that pitch can be adjusted automatically for tapping in different pitches.

Abstract: A vehicle transmission has two shafts parallel to one another. At least one of the shafts is formed of two partial shafts which are in alignment and axially spaced apart. A torsion shaft then connects the two for rotation with each other, but prevents transmission of bending moments between the partial shafts. This structure is particularly useful in a hydrostatic-mechanical power distributing transmission, in which the torsion shaft is radially aligned with the planetary gearsets of the power distributing transmission. The torsion shaft can be considerably thinner than the comparable portion of a conventional shaft, so the overall transmission can be more compact radially. The transmission also is provided with unequal gear ratios, while the planetary gearsets are the same size, allowing a particularly compact structure. Preferably, one of the gear ratios with a small control ratio is used as the primary working range for the transmission to maximize efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a differential pinion for automobiles or the like, a metal mold for plastic working the differential pinion, and a method for plastic working with the above metal mold. And particularly the differential pinion of the present invention is provided with an end relief section which is effective to reduce a noise and has a continuous fiber flow from a tooth face to the end relief section providing a high pitting resistance. The metal mold for plastic working the differential pinion of the present invention can provide the internal pressure working area of the die in a position deep below the open end by a required distance therefrom, thereby providing the metal mold with higher rigidity and strength. Further, in the plastic working method of the present invention, it is very easy to position the punch under pressure stress in the axial direction.

Abstract: A reduction mechanism for a tape recorder is disclosed, and the mechanism includes a lower gear box, an upper gear box and a main chassis. The lower gear box contains a plurality of reduction gears, and the upper gear box covers the lower gear box, with the upper gear box being secured to the lower gear box in an integral form by being microwave-welded. The lower and upper gear boxes constitute a reduction mechanism, and the reduction mechanism is secured to the main chassis by means of screw members. According to the present invention, the displacements of the components are prevented so as for the reducing function to become wholesome, and the productivity is improved.

Abstract: The starting device includes a starting pinion mounted on a thrust rod and movable between a disengaged and engaged position with an internal combustion engine; a movable switching bolt located in a solenoid; a sphere mounted at an end face of the switching bolt closest to the thrust rod; a disc and a spring device arranged between the sphere and the end face of the switching bolt, the spring device being located between the disc and the end face, and a holding device for retaining the sphere on the end face of the switching bolt.

Abstract: An electric starter having an electric motor with a rotatable shaft, a pinion gear for driving a flywheel, and a friction clutch for transmitting torque which includes a drive plate connected to the shaft and a friction coupling for frictionally transmitting torque between the drive plate and pinion gear wherein the coupling is compressible and a stop limits compression to a predetermined maximum compression so as to set a predetermined slip torque or limit torque transfer to a predetermined maximum torque.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for locking an axially adjustable vehicle steering column. The locking mechanism comprising a steering column structure slidably attached to a break away mounting, the steering column structure being axially moveable relative to the mounting and a wedging blade for locking the steering column structure to the mounting by a wedging action in response to an actuating cable.

Abstract: A cam and follower mechanism for connecting a vehicle accelerator pedal to an engine throttle body throttle valve for varying rates of movement of the throttle valve, including a washer-like cam operatively connected to the vehicle accelerator pedal by a pivotal connection to a cable assembly connected to the pedal, the cam having an internal surface adapted to be engaged progressively on a point-to-point basis by a one-piece tang follower to provide an infinite number of fulcrums about which the follower and throttle lever and throttle valve are forced to rotate as the accelerator pedal is progressively moved, the follower moving as the cam is pulled in one direction to thereby change the fulcrum progressively and thereby provide initially a slow rate of opening of the throttle valve in response to a large movement of the accelerator pedal, followed by a faster rate of movement of the throttle valve as the pedal moves in essentially a constant manner, to provide more nearly a movement in proportion to the an

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling from a remote operator station a drive means of a ground-traveling machine. A handle accessible to an operator seated at the remote operator station is moveable in a substantially T-shaped pattern. Movement of the operator handle in a line of travel defined by the stem section of the T-shaped pattern engages a clutch mechanism which connects the operator handle to a linkage arm for operating a main motion control apparatus of the drive system located at a main operator station of the machine. Upon release of the operator handle, springs bias the return of the operator handle to the home position and disengagement of the clutch mechanism. In the home position, the remote control apparatus does not interfere with operation of the main motion control apparatus from the main operator station. A safety interlock system prevents operation of the drive system of the machine at other than low speeds.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a static base, a platform, a first arm assembly, and a second arm assembly. The first arm assembly has a first terminal portion pivotally connected at a first pivot point to a first portion of the static base and a second terminal portion pivotally connected to the platform at a second pivot point. The first arm assembly is so constructed to permit changes in the distance between the first and second pivot points, but is concomitantly constrained to movement in a desired first plane. The second arm assembly has a respective first terminal portion pivotally connected at a third pivot point to a second portion of the static base and a respective second terminal portion pivotally connected to the platform at a fourth pivot point. The second arm assembly is so constructed to permit changes in the distance between the third and fourth pivot points but is constrained to movement in a desired second plane which is angularly disposed from the first plane.

Abstract: A rotary temperature control device which includes a vent pulley, a control pulley having a bevel gear associated therewith, a flexible cable which extends from the control pulley to the vent pulley and a shaft having a pinion gear associated therewith for driving the bevel gear, thus providing rotational movement to the vent pulley. The cable preferably has first and second ends and an intermediate portion therebetween which defines first and second segments, wherein the first and second ends are secured to the vent pulley while the intermediate portion is secured to the control pulley.

Abstract: A driving hub for a vehicle, particularly a bicycle, comprising a hub axle, a hub sleeve enclosing the hub axle, a driver, a friction gear, a coupling arrangement as well as a control arrangement for infinitely variable adjustment of the transmission ratio of the friction gear, is provided with a ball friction gear comprising a driving ring and a driven ring, a plurality of friction balls frictionally connecting the rings to one another, a friction ball carrier rotationally rigidly connected to the hub axle and a control arrangement for jointly pivoting of the ball spindles, said driving ring and said driven ring being in frictional contact with the friction balls on the respective side of the friction balls which faces away from the axis. A driving hub of this kind is of simple design, can be produced inexpensively and exhibits a high degree of efficiency.

Abstract: A mechanism is used for transmitting the power output of a power drive source such as a wind-up music to an ornament supported thereon. The transmission mechanism has a first drive wheel mounted on a power output shaft of the power drive source at one end of the power output shaft. A drive gear is mounted on the power output shaft of the power drive source at the other end of the power output shaft. A second frame is fixed to the first frame sopporting the power drive source. An idler gear is supported on the second frame by a first shaft and meshed with the drive gear. An output gear is supported on the second frame at the far side of the drive gear and meshed with the idler gear. A second drive wheel is supported on the second frame and securely connected to the output gear through a second shaft. A support plate having a hole formed thereon is pivoted to the first drive wheel at one end and the second drive wheel at the other end.