Abstract: A tensioner with a pulley rotatably mounted onto a pivot arm where movement of the pivot arm is biased with a compression spring and movement is inhibited with a damping device. The compression spring is articulately mounted in such a manner that the torque output measured at the pivot arm may be substantially constant if so desired.

Abstract: A tensioner with a pulley rotatably mounted to a pivot arm that is biased with a compression spring. The pulley is generally tube-pan shaped and defines an annular space where the compression spring is located. A belt drive system of the automotive camshaft type that includes the tensioner for maintaining operative belt tension.

Abstract: A charger for charging a rechargeable electrochemical cell including: a first conductive terminal having a central opening therein and a first contact end, the first conductive terminal connected to circuitry capable of providing charging current at a first charging rate; and a second conductive terminal positioned within the opening, the second conductive terminal having a second contact end portion extending outwardly from and electrically insulated from the first contact end, the second conductive terminal connected to circuitry capable of providing charging current at a second charging rate. The charger may have an insulator with an insulating contact end portion in place of the second conductive terminal having a second contact end portion.

Abstract: The composite sealing element of the invention includes an elastomeric sealing lip portion and a base portion, chemically bonded to the sealing lip comprised of an elastomer reinforced with discrete dispersed fibers oriented in a preferential manner, and the sealing lip and base portions being chemically bonded together such as by covulcanization to form an integral sealing element resistant to delamination. The method involved forming a fiber loaded sheet in which the fibers are oriented generally unidirectionally, plying up the sheet to form the base portion of the sealing element, and molding the finished article under heat and pressure.

Abstract: The composite sealing element of the invention includes an elastomeric sealing lip portion and a base portion, chemically bonded to the sealing lip comprised of an elastomer reinforced with discrete dispersed fibers oriented in a preferential manner, and the sealing lip and base portions being chemically bonded together such as by covulcanization to form an integral sealing element resistant to delamination. The method involved forming a fiber loaded sheet in which the fibers are oriented generally unidirectionally, plying up the sheet to form the base portion of the sealing element, and molding the finished article under heat and pressure.

Abstract: A conduit coupling member for use with a second coupling member, comprising: a generally tubular body having a bore along its longitudinal axis; an integral and portion of the body having a nose portion and an annular groove in the bore juxtaposed the nose portion which together define a cantilever lip deflectable at least partially in a direction of the longitudinal axis; and the nose portion having an outer surface, a portion of which effects a seal when the lip is longitudinally deflected.

Abstract: A support assembly, including an end plate, for use in metal gas cells. The support assembly inhibits a plate stack which is positioned within a pressure vessel from impinging the walls of the pressure vessel. The support assembly comprises a first and a second weld ring and a first and a second end plate, each of the end plates being attached to a different end of the plate stack. The first and second weld rings mate with the first and second end plates, respectively, and cooperate to support the plate stack. The end plate comprises two plates secured together. A raised portion on one of the plates forming the end plate has a radially extending embossment formed therein to increase the rigidity thereof. The pressure vessel is constructed of generally cylindrical container defining two circumferentially extending lips, each of which is secured to an end portion.

Abstract: A method of assembling a connection for branched radiator coolant hose in which the hoses to be connected are adhered onto the ends of a T-shaped connector. Then a capsule of rubber is molded around the area of the connection and cured to form a unitary and integral connection.

Abstract: A flat type power transmission belt with an embedded tensile member of first and second plies of yarns where a first layer of yarns is disposed at a first helical angle and a second layer of yarns is disposed at an opposite helical angle. A method for making flat belts by making a sleeve and embedding a tensile member therein by winding a first plurality of yarns at a first helical angle and then winding a second plurality of yarns in a second layer at an opposite helical angle.

Abstract: A method for winding into an electrochemical cell, a plurality of flexible strip members each having a leading end portion, including the steps of positioning a first and second arbor half to face each other but not in contact, feeding the leading end portions between the first and second arbor halves, bringing the arbor halves together to capture at least a portion of the leading end portions, rotating the first and second arbor halves to wrap the leading end portions around a first curvilinear driving surface of the first arbor half, and applying pressure with a roller to the flexible strip members during at least a portion of the time the arbor halves are rotating. An electrochemical cell having a central opening extending the length of the axis of the cell is also described.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a sensing element, comprising bringing a first body in the form of an oil-free cross-linked matrix of flexible elastomeric material, the matrix containing electrically conductive particles, into contact with a second body of flexible elastomeric material that is electrically insulating and that contains an oil compatible with the elastomeric material of the first body, and allowing oil to migrate from the second to the first body so as to cause swelling of the first body, the migration continuing until a state of oil phase equalisation between the two bodies is reached.

Abstract: A method of making a power transmission belt with discontinuous fibers by forming oppositely facing friction driving surfaces by grinding such that fiber protrudes from the driving surfaces and is bent exposing lateral side portions of fiber.

Abstract: A method for making an Airspring and Sleeve that each have a chamber portion and rolling lobe portion reinforced with successive layers of embedded cord by winding cord in one layer at opposite helical angles from cord of a second successive layer and winding cord at inconstant helical angles in an annular band portion of at least one of the sleeve portions.

Abstract: A support assembly, including an end plate, for use in metal gas cells. The support assembly inhibits a plate stack which is positioned within a pressure vessel from impinging the walls of the pressure vessel. The support assembly comprises a first and a second weld ring and a first and a second end plate, each of the end plates being attached to a different end of the plate stack. The first and second weld rings mate with the first and second end plates, respectively, and cooperate to support the plate stack. The end plate comprises two plates secured together. A raised portion on one of the plates forming the end plate has a radially extending embossment formed therein to increase the rigidity thereof. The pressure vessel is constructed of generally cylindrical container defining two circumferentially extending lips, each of which is secured to an end portion.

Abstract: A tension compensating gear set of the eccentric type for use with a flexible power transmission member with a gear member having at least one external circumferential surface in rolling contact with an internal circumferential surface of an annular gear method for controlling tooth meshing while inhibiting noise or vibration. An eccentric gear set is used as a method or means for automatically adjusting for fluctuations in center distance of a power transmission drive system.

Abstract: A fitting for installing on the terminus of large scale industrial hoses and method of making it and installing it, in which two annular steel rings are welded onto a cylinder formed of expanded metal, which subassembly is then mounted over an extruded rubber tube and is then wrapped with a friction layer of rubber, a braided textile reinforcement layer, steel cable reinforcement, and a wrapped or extruded rubber outer cover. A hump is built up over the annular ring welded on closest to the end of the expanded metal cylinder, and a flange is then butted up adjacent to this hump to effect installation of the end of the hose. During curing, rubber freely flows through the expanded metal cylinder, securely embedding the fitting within the hose.

Abstract: A ceramic seal assembly for electrically insulating and hermetically securing a terminal to a housing through which the terminal extends. The housing contains a fluid at a high pressure and an electrical device to which the terminal is connected. An adapter is provided for hermetically securing the seal assembly to the housing. The adapter comprises a generally tubular member defining two end portions and a collar secured to one of the two end portions. The seal assembly and housing are hermetically secured to the tubular member at separate locations. The seal assembly contains at least one annular ceramic member and is oriented such that the high pressure fluid contained within the housing causes the annular ceramic member to be in compression and thereby maintain a seal between the terminal and the housing.

Abstract: Extrusion coating of electrode plates for lead-acid electrochemical cells is enhanced by mixing an ionic water soluble organic dispersant in to the aqueous-based lead paste.