Abstract: An improved mechanism for directing the motion of a knife mechanism in a bale wrapping apparatus which reduces actuation and acceleration forces in the knife mechanism thereby improving operational efficiency and durability of the mechanism and actuator.

Abstract: A cam shaft assembly is provided which accomplishes torque reduction, which obviates a shortened service life of a bearing and which is designed to reduce a radial dimension with respect to the center of a camshaft. The cam shaft assembly includes: the cam shaft (1); a cam 2 separate from the cam shaft (1) and including a through-hole so as to be fitted on the cam shaft (1); and a rolling bearing 3 including annular monolithic inner and outer rings and serving to rotatably support the cam shaft (1). The cam shaft (1) is formed in a linear structure which has the same diameter at its portion where the cam 2 is mounted and its portion where the rolling bearing 3 is mounted.

Abstract: A contact element that is arranged to follow, i.e. slide or roll, against a mating part includes a contact surface having a crowning profile on at least a part thereof. The crowning profile is defined by the function Y(X)=AX6 where Y is the crowning quantity, X is the distance from the centre of the contact surface of the contact element, A and B are real numbers and B is greater than 2.

Abstract: Embodiments of a lubricant delivery system comprise a lubricant feeder comprising at least one outlet port with an outwardly tapering cross section, and a lubricant delivery pipe operable to receive lubricant from the at least one outlet port of the lubricant feeder. The lubricant delivery pipe also comprises at least one lubricant discharge nozzle disposed on the lubricant delivery pipe, wherein the at least one lubricant discharge nozzle is operable to deliver lubricant to portions of the lubricant delivery pipe.

Abstract: A limb support coupled to a patient-support apparatus comprises a frame having a pair of locks to block vertical and horizontal pivoting of the limb support in relation to the patient-support apparatus. The lock release actuator is configured to be coupled to the frame to simultaneously unlock both the vertical and horizontal rotation locks. The limb support includes a stowable leg support configured to provide support to the leg of a patient during obstetric delivery.

Abstract: A drive shaft includes at least two coaxial hollow shafts spaced apart in the direction of the rotational axis of the drive shaft, and each of the hollow shafts has an inner opening. At least one function unit, which includes at least one function part disposed, with reference to the direction of the rotational axis of the drive shaft, between a first and a second of the hollow shafts and first and second engagement sections extending in the direction of the rotational axis of the drive shaft, of which the first engagement section is disposed in the inner opening of the first hollow shaft and of which the second engagement section is disposed in the inner opening of the second hollow shaft. The engagement sections of the function unit are pressed into the inner openings of the hollow shafts with the formation of a particular press fit and the first and second hollow shafts are rigidly connected with one another via the function unit.

Abstract: In a device for driving a piston pump, including at least one cam (10) mounted on a camshaft (4) and cooperating with the pump piston (3), or a component arranged between the cam (10) and the pump piston (3), to generate a reciprocating movement of the pump piston (3), wherein the cam (10) has a cam elevation curve (15, 18) with a first section for the upward stroke and a second section for the downward stroke, the cam elevation curve (15, 18), departing from a shape substantially corresponding to that of a sine wave (14, 19), is modified in a manner that, in comparison to the shape of a sine wave (14, 19), an increase in the piston acceleration occurs at the beginning of the upward stroke and a decrease of the piston deceleration occurs at the end of the upward stroke.

Abstract: An engine assembly may include an engine structure and a camshaft supported on the engine structure. The camshaft may include a first shaft, a first lobe member fixed for rotation with the first shaft, a second lobe member fixed for rotation with the first shaft and spaced axially from the first lobe member, and a third lobe member located on the first shaft axially between the first and second lobe members. The third lobe member may include first and second portions coupled to one another to provide for assembly of the third lobe member on the first shaft after the first and second lobe members are fixed to the first shaft.

Abstract: A hinge includes a first bracket, a second bracket, a shaft, and first and second interference elements. The shaft is fixed to the first bracket. The second bracket rotationally fit about the shaft. The first interference element is rotationally mounted on the shaft and fixed to the second bracket, and defines two unleveled surfaces at one side. The second interference element is immovably mounted on the shaft beside the first interference element, and defines two unleveled surfaces at one side facing and corresponding to the unleveled surfaces of the first interference element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a camshaft (1) for more preferably motor vehicle engines with a termination element (2) arranged with an axial end side in or on the camshaft (1) and permanently joined to the latter which closes off the camshaft (1) in axial direction and which is designed as drive element for an auxiliary unit on the output side. Here it is essential to the invention that the termination element (2) is formed as a formed sheet metal part.

Abstract: A cam device has an improved stableness in operability including a first member and a second member incorporated with each other. The first member has an engaging surface defining engaging portions moveable relative to engaging portions on an engaging surface of the second member. Each engaging portion has a top edge having two ends, a first slope extending from one end of the top edge, and a second slope extending from the other end of the top edge. Each first slope has one other first slope circumferentially spaced at an angle of 180° and each second slope has one other second slope circumferentially spaced at an angle of 180°.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hub (1) with a hub opening (2) in the front face (8), for press-fitting to a base body, whereby the hub (1) comprises a insertion region (A2), tapering in the pressing direction, characterized in that a cylindrical section is arranged between the front face and insertion region (A2), viewed in the pressing direction. Furthermore, a hub (1) with a tapering insertion region (A2) is disclosed, whereby said insertion region (A2) has a length of 40% to 96% of the total length (L) of the hub (1). The invention further relates to a camshaft with at least one cam (9), associated with said hub (1).

Abstract: A camshaft may include a first shaft, a first lobe member, and a second lobe member. The first shaft may include an annular wall defining a first bore. The wall may include a first portion having a first radial outer surface and a second portion having a second radial outer surface that is radially offset relative to the first radial outer surface. The first lobe member may define a second bore having the first portion of the first shaft located therein and frictionally engaged with the first shaft for rotation with the first shaft. The second lobe member may define a third bore having the second portion of the first shaft located therein. The second lobe member may be rotatably disposed on the second portion of the first shaft.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-durability cam wheel assembly, which includes a fixed member, which has a center axle hole and one pair of first interference members symmetrically disposed at one side thereof, and a movable member, which has a center mounting hole axially aimed at the center axle hole of the fixed member, a pair of guide axially symmetrically extending from one side of the periphery of the center mounting hole and inserted into the center axle hole of the fixed member for guiding rotation of the movable member relative to the fixed member, and a pair of second interference member arranged on one side thereof around the guide rods and the center mounting hole and disposed in contact with the first interference members of the fixed member for causing a torsional force upon rotation of the movable member relative to the fixed member through an angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pedal apparatus for a vehicle, which makes it possible to reduce the driver's fatigue by reducing the pedal effort when operating the pedal arm and also allows the driver to be able to easily recognize the maximum operational position of the pedal arm.

Abstract: A cam lobe of a camshaft has a base circle portion and a lifting lobe portion. A camshaft journal of the camshaft has first and second bearing portions that bear reaction forces from the base circle portion and the lifting lobe portion, respectively. The first bearing portion has an axial width smaller than that of the second bearing portion with at least a portion of an axial end surface of the first bearing portion facing the cam lobe being disposed away from the cam lobe relative to an axial end surface of the second bearing portion. The base circle portion has an axial width smaller than that of the lifting lobe portion with at least a portion of an axial end surface of the base circle portion facing the camshaft journal being disposed away from the camshaft journal relative to an axial end surface of the lifting lobe portion.

Abstract: A front access frame sealing mechanism for filter cassettes comprising at least one pair of posts extending inwardly from opposing sidewalls of a filter cassette housing wherein the posts have a head with a diameter exceeding that of the shaft of the post. At least one camming retainer is mounted adjacent each opposing sidewall about a post wherein each of camming retainer has a cam with a centrally oriented aperture with a diameter greater than the diameter of the post head for mounting about the posts. The cams have a flat portion and a extending handle portion, the flat portion becomes adjacent a sealing channel when in a sealing position. A sealing channel is adjacent each sidewall of the housing with a linear side adjacent front edges of at least one upstream filter cassette and having a channel holding each of the cams.

Abstract: A cam for a brake is provided that allows for greater brake shoe travel and thicker brake linings while providing the same or greater mechanical force as compared to conventional cams. One or more lobes of the cam include multiple portions having varying profiles in axial cross-section. The variation in the cam profiles results in a cam in which the outermost ends or tips of the lobes are longer than in conventional cams yet retain the same mechanical strength.

Abstract: Shaft with a fixed component, where the connection between the shaft body and the component is provided via combined cohesion and interlock. The interlock is achieved by way of example via profiling of the components, and permits correct positioning of the component on the shaft body in a radial direction with respect to the shaft body. The cohesion is provided by means of an adhesive layer composed of high-strength structural adhesive, by way of a jointing method that avoids any substantial heating. The cohesive connection fixes the component on the shaft body in an axial direction with respect to the shaft body. Under operating conditions, forces acting on the component are therefore transmitted both by way of the cohesive connection and also by way of the interlock connection.

Abstract: The shaft apparatus comprising a shaft, blocks fitted to an outer surface of the shaft in an axial direction at predetermined intervals, and a roller bearing. The roller bearing includes an inner ring fitted and fixed to the outer surface of the shaft, an outer ring, and a plurality of rollers interposed between the inner and outer rings to roll. First and second control rings for controlling the movement of the outer ring in the axial direction of the shaft are disposed between the shaft and the outer ring.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing camshaft dynamic loads associated with actuation of a camshaft-driven auxiliary device in a multiple-cylinder internal combustion engine apply positive and negative torque to the camshaft in a phased relationship relative to actuation of the auxiliary device and optionally relative to actuation of intake or exhaust valves operated by the camshaft.

Abstract: A cam and cam follower apparatus translates linear cam bar movement to perpendicular valve stem actuation in an injection molding system. The cam bars reciprocate up and down on linear bearing rails such that an actuation plate, fitted with a plurality of valve stems, is cycled normal to the direction of the cam bar movement via cam followers traveling within cam slots in the cam bars. The cam slots in the cam bars are profiled such that the cam followers affect the speed and force at which the valve stems travel while at the same time reducing frictional effects and their associated power requirement. The cam followers of the valve stem actuation plate travel in cam slots in the cam bars from a valve stem forward position, to a valve stem retracted position and ultimately, the entire actuation plate may be removed from the cam bars for maintenance via open ended slots in the cam bars.

Abstract: A pedal assembly including a bracket, a pedal lever pivotally mounted to the bracket, a spring mounted to the bracket, and a cam pivotally mounted to the bracket. The cam engages one end of the spring so as to load the spring while the cam pivots. The cam has a pre-determined profile and the pedal lever engages the cam profile to pivot the cam and load the spring during the stroke of the pedal lever, thus enabling the assembly to provide a pre-determined force versus stroke profile.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly for controlling the rotational movement of a die wheel in packaging machinery and includes a first component operationally interconnected to both the die wheel and camshaft, and a second component physically connected to both the first component and the framework of the packaging machine wherein the second component is detachably mounted to the framework.

Abstract: A full-type rolling bearing that can be used under the conditions of high-speed, heavy-load and lowered viscosity of lubricating oil is provided. The full-type rolling bearing is formed of an outer ring, an inner ring and rollers made of steel, at least one of the outer ring, inner ring and rollers has a carbonitrided layer in its surface layer, and the austenite crystal grain size number of the surface layer is larger than 10.

Abstract: Cam actuated systems, such as valve trains for an engine, typically bring cam lobe action to the engine valve via a linkage that includes a cam actuated roller assembly which may be either a rocker or a lifter. These cam actuated rocker assemblies include a housing with a pair of arms with roller support bores there through. A roller support pin is received in the roller support bores, and rotationally supports a roller mounted about the roller pin and between the arms of the housing. The roller pin may include a relatively hard and inexpensive core, such as steel, cladded with a relatively soft more expensive metal, such as bronze.

Abstract: The invention relates to a camshaft (50) comprising a shaft (13) onto which one or more annular cams (46?) are pushed and fixed in a positive and/or non-positive fit. To produce said camshaft in a particularly cost-effective, simple and flexible manner, the cams (46?) are produced from one or more strip sections by deformation, in particular by bending into an annular form and by the welding of the free ends.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for a bicycle transmission assist mechanism includes a crank arm having a drive member. The drive member includes a first abutment facing a forward rotational direction of the crank arm and a non-concave sloped surface facing a rearward rotational direction of the crank arm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a wear-resistant coating and to a wear-resistant coating on predetermined surfaces (2) of machine or engine parts (1) consisting of a sintered material which are exposed to frictional wear, for fuel feed units in particular, comprising at least one metal-free amorphous hydrocarbon layer (5) with sp2- and sp3-hybridized carbon applied to the predetermined surface (2) of the machine or engine part (1) for reducing friction and increasing the wear resistance of the predetermined surface (2) of the machine or engine part (1).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cam shaft that prevents cracks during the joining of a cam lobe to a shaft, and improves the degree of freedom of design of the cam lobe is provided. By a method of manufacturing a cam shaft that after an inner circumferential surface 13 of a cam lobe 1 is subjected to treatment for residual compressive stress addition treatment, the cam lob 1 is joined to a shaft, above problem is solved. It is preferred that the residual compressive stress on the inner circumferential surface 13 of the cam lobe 1 is not less than 100 MPa. In addition, an outer peripheral surface 14 of the cam lobe 1 can be also subjected to treatment for residual compressive stress addition treatment. As the treatment for residual compressive stress addition treatment, shot-peening treatment, induction hardening treatment, barrel polishing treatment, carburizing and quenching treatment or carbonitriding treatment is performed.

Abstract: The invention relates to cams for constructed camshafts, said cams formed from at least one profiled sheet metal strip (2) produced by rolling and having a thickness which varies in the longitudinal direction thereof and two end regions (2a). Said profiled sheet metal strip (2) is bent or deformed to form the cam blank (1) in such a way that the end regions (2a) thereof are welded to the end regions (2b) of at least one other bent or deformed metal strip (2). The cam blank (1) has recess (A) for receiving a carrying shaft (11), said recess (A) having an inner contour region which is essentially circular or partially circular. The aim of the invention is to create one such cam in such a way that it requires as little raw material as possible, the usable width of the running surface is as large as possible, and it can be connected to the carrying shaft in an especially simple and cost-effective manner by a non-positive and/or positive joining method.

Abstract: A shaft, such as a camshaft for use in the internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, in which the shaft includes a basic shaft body, a plurality of functional bodies, such as cams, mounted in axially spaced positions on the basic shaft body, and at least one balancing element mounted on the basic shaft body, in which the at least one balancing element is produced separately from the basic shaft body and from the functional bodies, and the functional bodies and the at least one balancing element are subsequently mounted on said basic shaft body, for example, by axial press fitting.

Abstract: A bicycle component positioning device is basically provided with a fixed structure, an input member and a positioning member. The input member is movably coupled relative to the fixed structure. The input member has a first moving direction and a second moving direction. The positioning member is operatively coupled to the input mechanism to selectively move between a plurality of predetermined positions. The input member and the positioning member are configured and arranged relative to each other such that the positioning member is initially moved by the input member in a direction different from the first and second moving directions in response to movement of the input member both in the first moving direction and in the second moving direction.

Abstract: An inner hole 31 to which a driving shaft 2 is inserted is formed in a campiece 3 of a camshaft 1, and a plurality of grooves 34 extending in the insertion direction of the driving shaft 2 are formed in the inner hole 31. The driving shaft 2 is inserted into the inner hole 31 with the cam piece 3 heated to expand the diameter of the inner hole 31. By reducing again the diameter of the inner hole 31 by cooling it in this state, an outer circumferential surface of the driving shaft 2 is pressed and raised by the inner hole 31 and enters the groove 34, by which the cam piece 3 is firmly fixed onto the driving shaft 2.

Abstract: A shift member for gear shifting in a gear box is provided. The shift member is cylindrical and it includes an arrangement for activating different gears at different angular positions of the shift member and an actuation part for effecting pivoting of the shift member when actuated. The shift member actuation part includes an actuation structure with angularly spaced depressed portions and projecting portions. A gear shifting arrangement is also provided and includes the shift member and an actuation system including at least one actuation member for selective engagement with the actuation structure at different positions in the circumferential direction of the shift member for a stepwise rotation of the shift member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an elliptical motion drive device for use in a step screen. The elliptical motion drive device comprises first and second eccentric wheels coupled to a single drive shaft to be eccentrically positioned to each other. Upon rotation of the drive shaft, the first and second eccentric wheels rotate and move along guide rails formed in different directions from each other to transversely and longitudinally rotate movable lattice plates connected to a movable frame of the step screen, thereby achieving elliptical motion of the movable lattice plates.

Abstract: Described herein is a recliner regulating device comprising a locking cam, an unlocking cam with a thickness less than the locking cam, a ratchet gear, a coulisse and a return spring connected with a central shaft. The locking cam is connected with the unlocking cam. Sliders are connected with the unlocking cam and sliding grooves. A jacket is connected with the ratchet gear and the coulisse. The return spring is connected with the coulisse. The thickness of the locking cam and the unlocking cam may be respectively designed in terms of the stress applied thereon. Since the locking cam and the unlocking cam are separately produced, structure of the die is simplified and service life of the die is improved significantly. The locking cam and the unlocking cam may be manufactured by punch, which leads to a greater production efficiency.

Abstract: A fan variable area nozzle (FVAN) includes a flap assembly which varies a fan nozzle exit area through a cam drive ring. The flap assembly generally includes a multiple of flaps, flap linkages and an actuator system. The actuator system rotationally translates the cam drive ring relative an engine centerline axis which results in a follower of the flap linkage following a cam surface to pivot each flap such that the flap assembly dilates about the circumferential hinge line. Rotation of the cam drive ring adjusts dilation of the entire fan nozzle exit area in a symmetrical manner. Another cam drive ring includes a multiple of movable cams which engages the follower of the flap linkage of each flap such that pivotable movement of a particular number of the multiple of movable cams about a respective cam pivot results in vectoring of the FVAN.

Abstract: A shaft comprising functional elements, such as an assembled camshaft for an internal combustion engine, a method for producing such shafts, and internal combustion engines equipped with such shafts. The functional elements each have a bore and are produced separately from the shaft main body, and the bore is subsequently press fit onto the shaft body to attach the functional element in an axially and rotationally fixed manner. The shaft is also provided with at least one roller bearing that includes at least one undivided roller bearing element which is mounted on the shaft body between two functional elements, for example, by press fitting.

Abstract: A detent spring assembly that accurately locates a detent plate in a gear shift mechanism of an automotive vehicle has a detent spring which includes an elongated flexible strip. A roller on the strip is engageable with any one of a series of notches in the detent plate to properly position the detent plate. A fastener secures the detent spring to a support. A part on the strip engages the support at a point spaced from the fastener to cooperate with the fastener in accurately and precisely locating the strip.

Abstract: A shaft assembly includes: a shaft 1; and a rolling bearing 3 for rotatably supporting the shaft 1. The shaft 1 has a hollow configuration and is provided with a different nature member 25, formed from a material different from that forming the shaft 1, in a hollow portion 24 thereof. Thus, the shaft assembly accomplishes torque reduction by reducing the frictional resistance of the bearing and is adapted to reduce vibrations and noises associated with the use of the rolling bearing.

Abstract: A lift pin driving device and a flat panel display (FPD) manufacturing apparatus having the device are provided. The lift pin driving device can precisely move a plurality of lift pins using one motor, thus realizing a simple lift pin driving structure and a simple motor control structure. This allows a space below a chamber body of the manufacturing apparatus to be configured in a variety of ways, thus reducing the cost of equipment and the production cost of products.

Abstract: A cam or rail follower having a shaft, a rotational inner portion rotating about the shaft, and an outer racer rotating about the shaft, the outer racer being constructed from a self-lubricating material. A system having a cam follower including a shaft and an outer racer, the outer racer being constructed from a self-lubricating material and a cam, the outer racer of the cam follower being in contact with the cam, the contact causing the outer racer to rotate about the shaft of the cam follower, the self lubricating material being softer than a material used to construct the cam.

Abstract: A battery operated, handheld fluid dispenser comprises a supply container having a body portion and a narrow neck extending upwardly therefrom. A pump and discharge unit is mounted on the upper end of the neck and comprises a pump diaphragm and pump chamber for pumping liquid from the container to a discharge nozzle. A battery powered pump drive unit is mounted on the container and comprises an electric motor having an output shaft coupled with the pump diaphragm through a cam and cam follower arrangement to displace the diaphragm through a pump stroke when the motor is energized. The cam is rotatably driven by the motor, and the cam follower is attached to the diaphragm, whereby rotation of said cam axially displaces the diaphragm, and the cam and cam follower have interengaging dual cam faces for balancing lateral forces therebetween during rotation of said cam relative to said cam follower.

Abstract: A camshaft assembly 16 is disclosed for an engine 10, along with a method of producing the camshaft 16. The camshaft includes a support shaft 22 that carries in the region of one end 26 a camshaft element. The camshaft element may comprise a rotation sensor target member 24 and the support shaft 22 is preferably a tubular shaft. The camshaft element 24 is captured onto the support shaft 22 by deforming a deformation zone 46 at the end of the support shaft 22 into a radially extending rivet head 28.

Abstract: A camshaft of an automotive engine includes two concentric contra-rotating shafts mounted one inside the other, namely an inside shaft and an outside shaft, at least one cam rotatably mounted on the outside shaft, fixedly connected to the inside shaft radially through the outside shaft via a fastening mechanism, a sleeve gripped by the fastening mechanism and inserted fixedly into aligned boreholes in the inside shaft and in the cam, a core that widens the material of the sleeve within its elasticity limits in the area of the inside shaft and is inserted into the sleeve after insertion of the sleeve into the shaft mechanism. To improve mountability, the core extends over the entire length of the sleeve and widens it beyond the area limited by the inside shaft without exceeding the upper limit of elasticity of the material of the sleeve in comparison with its uninstalled starting state.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laborsaving cam wheel structure formed of a fixed member and a movable member each having two slopes spirally running in reversed directions on the respective inner side. The slopes of the fixed member are respectively abutted against the slopes of the movable member such that when the movable member is biased relative to the movable member, the peak ends of the slopes of the movable member are moved along the slopes of the fixed member toward the root ends of the slopes of the fixed member.

Abstract: An indexing and braking mechanism for a manual transmission having a shifting mechanism and at least one rotatable drive shaft is disclosed. The mechanism includes an indexing mechanism for controlling movement of the shifting mechanism between at least a first position and a neutral position. The indexing mechanism has a plate having a plurality of notches formed thereon, wherein one notch corresponds to the first position and another notch corresponds to the neutral position. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively limiting movement of one of the at least one rotatable drive shaft. The locking mechanism is adapted to selectively engage the plurality of notches to selectively maintain the indexing mechanism in one of the first position and the neutral position. The locking mechanism includes an indexing lever having a contact surface for contacting the rotatable drive shaft.

Abstract: An override device is proposed to permit the manual operation of a closure which is normally driven by an electric motor. The override device comprises a manual closure driving mechanism, such as a chain engaged around a pulley, which when operated first produces the translation of a first gear along its rotation axis until this first gear meshes with a second gear connected to the output shaft of the motor which normally drives the closure. During the translation of the first gear, a switch is tripped to safely interrupt power to the motor and a mechanism is operated to disengage the motor from the output shaft. Thereafter, further operation of the chain, and therefore further rotation of the pulley, is adapted to cause the first gear to rotate instead of translating, whereby the second gear is driven into rotation by the first gear thereby causing the rotation of the output shaft and the manual operation of the closure.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine including an engine housing having a cam chamber and an aperture providing access to the cam chamber. The engine also includes an insert at least partially made from plastic received within the aperture, a crankshaft coupled to the engine housing for rotation about a crank axis, and a cam shaft defining a cam shaft axis and at least partially made from plastic that is rotatably driven by the crankshaft. The cam shaft includes first and second ends and at least one cam lobe positioned between the ends. The first end is rotatably supported by the engine housing and the second end is rotatably supported by the insert. The engine also includes a metal portion coupled to either the insert or the cam shaft. The metal portion defines a flange having a face in contact with an adjacent surface of the other of the insert and the cam shaft.