Abstract: A connector for connecting two members having a body of composite material consisting of reinforcing fibers embedded in a plastic matrix of resin, for connecting the two members to one another, and having a housing, a mounting ring installed in the housing, a swivel installed in the mounting ring and capable of allowing, by swivelling in the mounting ring, articulation between the two members to be connected, the swivel acting as a fastening area for one of the two members. The reinforcing fibers form, with the resin, plies which, when stacked, form a laminate, and the mounting ring is fastened in the housing of the body of the connector to prevent any movement of the mounting ring relative to the body of the connector.

Abstract: Connecting assembly providing a connecting piece made of composite material having a base and a main wall, the base having holes to accept second fixing elements, at least two bearers each pierced with a through orifice and each intended to be associated with one of the second fixing elements. The bearers being positioned one on each side of the main wall. The main wall and the base being connected by extensions of curved shape one on each side of the main wall. The extensions each defining a bearer receiving zone. The holes for accepting second fixing elements being formed in part through the curved extensions.

Abstract: Connecting assembly providing a connecting piece made of composite material having a base and a main wall, the base having holes to accept second fixing elements, at least two bearers each pierced with a through orifice and each intended to be associated with one of the second fixing elements. The bearers being positioned one on each side of the main wall. The main wall and the base being connected by extensions of curved shape one on each side of the main wall. The extensions each defining a bearer receiving zone. The holes for accepting second fixing elements being formed in part through the curved extensions.

Abstract: A connector for connecting two members having a body of composite material consisting of reinforcing fibers embedded in a plastic matrix of resin, for connecting the two members to one another, and having a housing, a mounting ring installed in the housing, a swivel installed in the mounting ring and capable of allowing, by swivelling in the mounting ring, articulation between the two members to be connected, the swivel acting as a fastening area for one of the two members. The reinforcing fibers form, with the resin, plies which, when stacked, form a laminate, and the mounting ring is fastened in the housing of the body of the connector to prevent any movement of the mounting ring relative to the body of the connector.

Abstract: A bearing comprising: (a) an inner ring, (b) an outer ring, and (c) a bearing liner disposed therebetween, wherein the bearing liner comprises a resin having a glass transition temperature of less than 150° C.

Abstract: A bearing comprising (a) an inner ring, (b) an outer ring, and (c) a bearing liner disposed therebetween, wherein the bearing liner comprises a resin and the bearing liner has at least one of: (a) a flexural modulus of from 20 to 35 GPa and (b) a flexural strength of from 500 to 700 MPa.

Abstract: A bearing liner comprising a fabric impregnated with a binder, the fabric comprising: (a) a bearing element contact surface comprising lubricating fibers and (b) structural fibers supporting the bearing element contact surface, wherein at least some of the structural fibers include a structural component and a lubricating component.

Abstract: A bearing comprising: (a) an inner ring, (b) an outer ring, and (c) a bearing liner disposed therebetween, wherein the bearing liner comprises a resin having a glass transition temperature of less than 150° C.

Abstract: A bearing liner comprising a fabric impregnated with a binder, the fabric comprising: (a) a bearing element contact surface comprising lubricating fibers and (b) structural fibers supporting the bearing element contact surface, wherein at least some of the structural fibers include a structural component and a lubricating component.

Abstract: A bearing comprising (a) an inner ring, (b) an outer ring, and (c) a bearing liner disposed therebetween, wherein the bearing liner comprises a resin and the bearing liner has at least one of: (a) a flexural modulus of from 20 to 35 GPa and (b) a flexural strength of from 500 to 700 MPa.