Abstract: In a ball screw drive comprising a spindle nut (2) that can be disposed on a spindle (1), said spindle nut (2) comprising on an inner periphery, a ball groove (3) that is arranged along a helix and defines a load-bearing channel (6) for balls (5), an external deflector (7) comprising a return channel (8) for the balls (5) being arranged on an outer periphery of the spindle nut (2), said external deflector (7) comprising two ball openings (E1, E2), each of which is connected to an end of the load-bearing channel (6) to deflect the balls (5) from one end of the load-bearing channel (6) to the other end of the load-bearing channel (6), the external deflector (7) extends from one of the two ball openings (E1) to the other of the two ball openings (E2) at least approximately over one full winding about an axis of rotation of the spindle nut (2).

Abstract: A device for modifying the wheel camber of a wheel (1) on a motor vehicle is provided, in which the heel (1) is pivotally mounted to a wheel carrier (5, 51) by a pivot bearing (4, 50). A pivoting plane is defined by the pivot bearing (4, 50) which extends in an approximately transverse manner to a central plane (E) of the wheel, the position of a virtual center of rotation (D) of the pivot bearing (4, 50) lying above the wheel contact plane and on a side of the central plane (E) of the wheel that faces toward the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roll stabilizer for the chassis of a motor vehicle, comprising an actuator (3), which is mounted between anti-roll bar halves (1, 2) and which rotates these about a rotation axis in opposite directions as necessary. The curved path carriers (4, 5) of the actuator that are assigned to the roll stabilizer halves (1, 2) are each provided with a curved path (17, 18) inside of which a coupling element (13) is guided that can be displaced along these curved paths (17, 18) via an actuating drive (7, 10). The U-shaped or V-shaped curved path (18) of one curved path carrier (5) has two curved path branches (19, 20) that are arranged in a mirror symmetric manner in relation to a longitudinal central plane containing the rotation axis of the actuator (3).

Abstract: Ball screw having a spindle nut (2) arranged on a spindle (1), together with balls (3) which are arranged in a series and are capable of rolling in a helical ball track (4), the helical ball track (4) being defined by a thread groove (5) formed on the spindle (1) and by a thread groove (6) formed on the spindle nut (2), the balls (3) arranged in a series being returned in a return duct (7) from an outlet end to an inlet end of the helical ball track (4), the divided circle end play of the series of balls being less than or equal to 0.3 millimeters or the ratio between the pitch of the helical ball track (4) and the diameter of the balls (3) ranging from 1.02 to 1.2 or the thread grooves (5, 6) of the spindle nut (2) and of the spindle (1) in each case having a gothic profile (8, 9), a pressure angle formed by the balls (3) in contact with the gothic profile (8, 9) ranging from 15 to 35 degrees.

Abstract: Method for the production of a spindle nut (3) of a spherical thread drive mechanism, whereby the spindle nut (3) has at least one screw-shaped track (4) formed as a single piece on its inner circumference, whose threads (38) are limited by shoulders (6). The shoulder (6) is interrupted by a deflecting recess (23) at at least one deflecting position, in order to deflect balls (13) out of one thread into an adjacent thread (38). The method includes locating a tool arbor (56) in a hollow blank (57), whereby the tool arbor (56) has on its outer circumference a counter profile of the screw-shaped track (4) and a projecting part (59) for each deflecting recess.

Abstract: Roll stabilizer for the chassis of a motor vehicle having an actuator (3) arranged between stabilizer halves (1, 2) and rotating them relative to one another around a rotational axis, when necessary. The actuator (3) is provided with a failsafe device (34), which connects the two stabilizer halves (1, 2) in a torque proof manner, when necessary.

Abstract: Drive device (1), with a rolling-body screw mechanism (11, 12), in whose housing divided into two housing parts (2, 3) transversely to the axis of rotation a hollow rotor (6) is mounted rotatably by means of a rolling mounting (12, 25), through which rotor (6) a threaded spindle (20, 28) of the rolling-body screw mechanism (11, 22) is led, the threaded spindle (20, 28) being mounted rotatably on a spindle nut (10, 27) of the rolling-body screw mechanism (11, 22), the said spindle nut being drive-connected to the rotor (6), the rolling mounting (11, 22) being provided on only one housing part (3) of the housing (2).

Abstract: Ball screw mechanism, with a spindle nut (1) which is arranged rotatably on a ball-rolling spindle (2) and between which and the ball-rolling spindle (2) balls (3) roll on ball grooves (4, 5), and with a driving wheel (20, 26), connected fixedly in terms of rotation to the spindle nut (1), for driving the spindle nut (1), the spindle nut (1) being capable of being mounted on a housing (8) by means of a bearing, in particular a rolling bearing (7), the bearing having an outer ring (9, 23) capable of being fixed to the housing (8), the outer ring (9, 23) having a ring (15, 29) surrounding the spindle nut (1), and with a bearing running surface (10, 11) formed on the inner circumference of said ring, and a radial flange (16, 28) adjoining the ring (15, 29), the radial flange (16, 28) being capable of being fixed to the housing (8).

Abstract: Method for producing a spindle nut of a ball screw, by provided the circumference of the nut with at least one through-opening for receiving a deflecting piece for balls of the ball screw. A hole punch arranged in the spindle nut and operable to punch out the through-opening from radially inward to radially outward through the casing of the spindle nut.

Abstract: A ball screw drive comprising a spindle nut (2) that can be disposed on a spindle (1), said spindle nut (2) comprising on an inner periphery, a ball groove (3) that is arranged along a helix and defines a load-bearing channel (8) for balls (5), an external deflector (6, 24) arranged outside of the spindle nut (2) connecting the two ends of the load-bearing channel (8) endlessly to each other for deflecting the balls (5) from one of the two ends of the load-bearing channel (8) to the other of the two ends of the load-bearing channel (8), a drive pinion for driving the spindle nut (2) being arranged on the spindle nut (2), wherein the external deflector (6, 24) is arranged at least substantially within an axial length of the drive pinion.

Abstract: In a ball screw drive comprising a spindle nut (2) that can be disposed on a spindle (1), said spindle nut (2) comprising on an inner periphery, a ball groove (3) that is arranged along a helix and defines a load-bearing channel (6) for balls (5), an external deflector (7) comprising a return channel (8) for the balls (5) being arranged on an outer periphery of the spindle nut (2), said external deflector (7) comprising two ball openings (E1, E2), each of which is connected to an end of the load-bearing channel (6) to deflect the balls (5) from one end of the load-bearing channel (6) to the other end of the load-bearing channel (6), the external deflector (7) extends from one of the two ball openings (E1) to the other of the two ball openings (E2) at least approximately over one full winding about an axis of rotation of the spindle nut (2).

Abstract: Ball screw, between the spindle nut (1) and threaded spindle (2) of which at least one ball chain (6, 8) formed from balls (9) rolls in each case along a ball channel (5) which is delimited by ball grooves (3, 4) formed on the spindle nut (1) and on the threaded spindle (2), the ball chain (6, 8) being deflected from one end of the ball channel (5) to a start of this ball channel (5) in deflection portions of the ball channel (5), one or more spring elements (11, 17, 27, 35) arranged in the ball chain (6, 8) between balls (9) of the ball chain (6, 8) exerting a pressure force on the balls (9) in the axis of the ball chain (6, 8).

Abstract: A rack and pinion steering system for a motor vehicle including a supporting spindle receiving a guide roller, the roller is held at its two ends in a thrust piece via a needle bush at each end. The bush has a closed bottom which bears against an end face of the supporting spindle under prestress. The thrust piece is spring urged against the rack and the rack is spring engaged by the pinion via the urging of the thrust piece.

Abstract: A gear rack for a rack-and-pinion steering system for a motor vehicle is distinguished in that the bearing surface is configured as a recess situated within the circular gear rack. These bearing surfaces being are borne against by roller-mounted guide rollers with corresponding bearing surfaces.

Abstract: Ball screw having a spindle nut arranged on a spindle, balls arranged to roll in a thread path being formed by a first thread groove on the spindle and a second thread groove in the spindle nut. At least one deflecting piece arranged in a receptacle in the spindle nut, the piece including a deflecting channel for the return of the balls respectively form a run-out end to a run-in end of at least one common turn of the thread path. The deflecting piece is comprised of two partial deflecting pieces, wherein a parting plane divides the deflecting channel longitudinally, and the partial deflecting pieces are symmetric and have lock together hooks at their circumferential ends.

Abstract: Roll stabilizer for the chassis of a motor vehicle having an actuator (3) arranged between stabilizer halves (1, 2) and rotating them relative to one another around a rotational axis, when necessary. The actuator (3) is provided with a failsafe device (34), which connects the two stabilizer halves (1, 2) in a torque proof manner, when necessary.

Abstract: A vehicle roll stabilizer for the chassis of a motor vehicle is provided, with its actuator (3, 38) being energized with independent energy, as necessary, for counteracting a roll. The actuator (3, 38) is provided with at least one additional energy accumulator (33a, 57), with its stored energy additionally counteracting the roll.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roll stabilizer for the chassis of a motor vehicle, comprising an actuator (3), which is mounted between anti-roll bar halves (1, 2) and which rotates these about a rotation axis in opposite directions as necessary. The curved path carriers (4, 5) of the actuator that are assigned to the roll stabilizer halves (1, 2) are each provided with a curved path (17, 18) inside of which a coupling element (13) is guided that can be displaced along these curved paths (17, 18) via an actuating drive (7, 10). The U-shaped or V-shaped curved path (18) of one curved path carrier (5) has two curved path branches (19, 20) that are arranged in a mirror symmetric manner in relation to a longitudinal central plane containing the rotation axis of the actuator (3).

Abstract: Method for the production of a spindle nut (3) of a spherical thread drive mechanism, whereby the spindle nut (3) has at least one screw-shaped track (4) formed as a single piece on its inner circumference, whose threads (38) are limited by shoulders (6). The shoulder (6) is interrupted by a deflecting recess (23) at at least one deflecting position, in order to deflect balls (13) out of one thread into an adjacent thread (38). The method includes locating a tool arbor (56) in a hollow blank (57), whereby the tool arbor (56) has on its outer circumference a counter profile of the screw-shaped track (4) and a projecting part (59) for each deflecting recess.

Abstract: A gear rack for a rack-and-pinion steering system for a motor vehicle. The rack having a bearing surface including a recess within a circular gear rack. A guide roller, which is borne via a needle bearing, has corresponding bearing surfaces, resting on the bearing surfaces of the rack.