Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a sintered component comprising the steps: providing a metallic powder; filling the powder into a powder press; pressing the powder to form a green compact; removing the green compact from the powder press; sintering the green compact into a sintered component with pores; optional redensification of the sintered component; hardening of the sintered component, wherein the pores of the sintered component, prior to hardening at least in that region of the surface of the sintered component which is subjected to a hardening, are at least partially filled with a filling agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a sintered component comprising the steps: providing a metallic powder; filling the powder into a powder press; pressing the powder to form a green compact; removing the green compact from the powder press; sintering the green compact into a sintered component with pores; optional redensification of the sintered component; hardening of the sintered component, wherein the pores of the sintered component, prior to hardening at least in that region of the surface of the sintered component which is subjected to a hardening, are at least partially filled with a filling agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a swashplate (5) for a swashplate compressor (1) comprising a main swashplate body (8), which is made from a sintering material, and to a method for producing the swashplate (5).

Abstract: A method produces a connecting rod from a sintered material, which rod has at least one bore having a center axis, and has a first connecting rod eye in a connecting rod head, and a second connecting rod eye in a connecting rod foot, wherein the connecting rod head is connected with the connecting rod foot with a connecting rod shaft, wherein the bore is configured in the connecting rod shaft, wherein furthermore, the connecting rod is produced from a metallic powder, in accordance with a sintering process, for which purpose the powder is pressed into the corresponding mold to form a green compact, the bore is introduced into the green compact, and the green compact is afterward sintered. The bore is introduced into the green compact as a first and second partial bore, proceeding from the connecting rod foot and from the connecting rod head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a connection between a first metallic component (2) and a second metallic component (3), wherein at least one of the two metallic components (2, 3) is powder-metallurgically manufactured from a sintering material and the connection is produced by means of soldering in a connection area (4) formed between the two metallic components (2, 3). The surface (9), which forms a part of the connection area (4), of the metallic component (2 or 3) manufactured from the sintering material is compacted prior to the soldering.

Abstract: According to a method for production of a fracture-split connecting rod, a connecting rod having one large and one small connecting-rod eye is introduced into a holding jig and therein the connecting rod is fracture-split in the region of the large connecting-rod eye, so that the connecting rod is subdivided into a rod part and a cap part, and then the rod part and the cap part are removed from the holding jig once again, wherein the rod part and the cap part are clamped together with a clamping element, especially before they are removed as a whole from the holding jig.

Abstract: A method produces a connecting rod from a sintered material, which rod has at least one bore having a center axis, and has a first connecting rod eye in a connecting rod head, and a second connecting rod eye in a connecting rod foot, wherein the connecting rod head is connected with the connecting rod foot with a connecting rod shaft, wherein the bore is configured in the connecting rod shaft, wherein furthermore, the connecting rod is produced from a metallic powder, in accordance with a sintering process, for which purpose the powder is pressed into the corresponding mold to form a green compact, the bore is introduced into the green compact, and the green compact is afterward sintered. The bore is introduced into the green compact as a first and second partial bore, proceeding from the connecting rod foot and from the connecting rod head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a swashplate (5) for a swashplate compressor (1) comprising a main swashplate body (8), which is made from a sintering material, and to a method for producing the swashplate (5).

Abstract: An oil jet assembly includes a body, a tube, a cap insert, a ball, and a spring. The body includes a bore passing longitudinally through the body; a tube aperture passing through the body near a first end of the body; and an opening at a second and opposite end of the body. The tube is attached to the body and in fluid communication with the tube aperture. The cap insert is positioned within the bore of the body. The cap insert includes a bore that passes longitudinally through the cap insert to form a wall. The cap insert also includes an oil exit aperture passing though the wall and is in fluid communication with the bore of the body. The ball and spring are positioned within the bore of the insert cap. The spring is positioned between the ball and the first end of the body.

Abstract: A synchronizer sleeve for use in a transmission and method of making is disclosed herein. The synchronizer sleeve having: a plurality of gear teeth integrally formed on the inner diameter of the ring member, wherein the distal ends of the plurality of gear teeth extend from the inner diameter and comprise a portion of at least one of a pair of sides; wherein each of the distal ends of the plurality of gear teeth have a top portion, a bottom portion and a pair of opposing sides extending between the top portion and the bottom portion and each distal end is separated from each other by a recess located between each one of the pair of opposing sides; wherein no recess is formed adjacent to the top portion of the plurality of gear teeth; and wherein no secondary processing steps are required to reshape the synchronizer sleeve.

Abstract: A fluid jet for providing fluid under pressure to a desired location is disclosed wherein the valve body includes and integral valve element retaining region. Preferably, the valve body and integral valve element retaining region are die cast as a one-piece component. More specifically, the fluid jet includes a die cast one-piece valve body having a valve element retaining region extending longitudinally within at least a portion of the valve body, at least one fluid passage extending longitudinally within at least a portion of the valve body and in fluid communication with at least a portion of the valve element retaining region, and at least one fluid-exiting aperture through the valve body in fluid communication with the at least one fluid passage.

Abstract: Bearing caps and methods for manufacturing bearing cap are disclosed. Bearing cap includes a body that comprises an abutment surface, a bearing surface, an exterior surface, and a recess portion. The abutment surface provides for the bearing cap to be coupled to an engine along a flat and even surface. The bearing surface provides for the bearing cap to at least partially capture the bearing shaft to secure the bearing shaft when the bearing cap is abutted to the engine. The recess portion extends into the body of the bearing cap from the exterior surface to reduce the weight of the bearing cap. The recess portion can be located anywhere along the exterior surface and be any shape and dimension that retains sufficient structural integrity of the bearing cap to secure the balance shaft to the engine.

Abstract: A powder metal rocker arm is provided. The rocker arm may be connected to a cylinder head of an engine to assist in transferring motion between engine components. The rocker arm includes a pivot aperture formed therein to facilitate pivoting of the rocker arm with respect to the cylinder head. The rocker arm is formed of a metal alloy powder. The metal alloy powder is compacted to form an intermediate member. Secondary features, such as apertures and other weight reducing features may be formed in the intermediate member. The intermediate member is then sintered to form the rocker arm.

Abstract: Pressure actuated oil jets have long been used to cool the underside of the pistons in such reciprocating engines. The present disclosure is a fluid jet for providing fluid under pressure to a desired location. The fluid jet comprises a valve body, at least one fluid passage extending longitudinally within at least a portion of the valve body, a fluid pressure actuated valve element located within the valve body and moveable longitudinally therein between a valve open position and a valve closed position, and a sleeve extending inwardly within said valve body, wherein said valve element is retained within said sleeve when oil pressure drops below a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An oil jet assembly includes a body, a tube, a cap insert, a ball, and a spring. The body includes a bore passing longitudinally through the body; a tube aperture passing through the body near a first end of the body; and an opening at a second and opposite end of the body. The tube is attached to the body and in fluid communication with the tube aperture. The cap insert is positioned within the bore of the body. The cap insert includes a bore that passes longitudinally through the cap insert to form a wall. The cap insert also includes an oil exit aperture passing though the wall and is in fluid communication with the bore of the body. The ball and spring are positioned within the bore of the insert cap. The spring is positioned between the ball and the first end of the body.

Abstract: A fluid jet for providing fluid under pressure to a desired location is disclosed wherein the valve body includes and integral valve element retaining region. Preferably, the valve body and integral valve element retaining region are die cast as a one-piece component. More specifically, the fluid jet includes a die cast one-piece valve body having a valve element retaining region extending longitudinally within at least a portion of the valve body, at least one fluid passage extending longitudinally within at least a portion of the valve body and in fluid communication with at least a portion of the valve element retaining region, and at least one fluid-exiting aperture through the valve body in fluid communication with the at least one fluid passage.

Abstract: Pressure actuated oil jets have long been used to cool the underside of the pistons in such reciprocating engines. The present disclosure is a fluid jet for providing fluid under pressure to a desired location. The fluid jet comprises a valve body, at least one fluid passage extending longitudinally within at least a portion of the valve body, a fluid pressure actuated valve element located within the valve body and moveable longitudinally therein between a valve open position and a valve closed position, and a sleeve extending inwardly within said valve body, wherein said valve element is retained within said sleeve when oil pressure drops below a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A fluid jet for providing fluid under pressure to a desired location is disclosed wherein the valve body includes and integral valve element retaining region. Preferably, the valve body and integral valve element retaining region are die cast as a one-piece component. More specifically, the fluid jet includes a die cast one-piece valve body having a valve element retaining region extending longitudinally within at least a portion of the valve body, at least one fluid passage extending longitudinally within at least a portion of the valve body and in fluid communication with at least a portion of the valve element retaining region, and at least one fluid-exiting aperture through the valve body in fluid communication with the at least one fluid passage.