Abstract: A force transfer assembly that can transfer force at various angles and through relatively small bend radii includes a roller chain constrained in a raceway channel. The configuration provides multi-dimensional support so that a roller chain assembly, typically constrained to tensile loading, may also be used for compressive loading. A method for transmitting force along a non-linear path includes configuring a raceway channel having an upper raceway surface and a lower raceway surface, securing a chain assembly into the raceway channel between the upper raceway surface and the lower raceway surface with at least one lateral securing mechanism, and applying a tensile or compressive force to one end of the chain assembly in order to have the chain assembly transfer the tensile or compressive force to the other end of the chain assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to power steering gears for vehicles and more particularly to a torsion bar for a power steering gear and new and improved connections between the torsion bar and components of the gear for improved gear assembly and operation.

Abstract: Hydraulic control valve with compact radial and axial dimensions for power steering gear in which a hydraulically balanced and centralized valve element is linearly shifted by internal crank elements in response to rotation of an input shaft for controlling actuation of a power cylinder to effect powered left and right steering turns. A valve and seal ring is interposed between two face seals carried by the valve element so that operating fluid is selectively supplied to and exhausted from left and right turn steering lines.