Abstract: A roller bearing cage has cage rims (1,3) on both of its axial ends. One cage rim (1) has a circumferential inside groove (5). The other cage rim (3) carries at least one holding lug (7) that protrudes radially. The holding lug (7) interlocks into the corresponding groove (5) of another such cage, wherein roller bearing cages with two or more rows are formed as a construction unit, which can rotate relative to one another.

Abstract: A device for measuring the rotation of a rotating element comprising an encoder element rotating with the rotating element and a sensor unit connected to a stationary element. A scraping element cooperates with a surface of the encoder element in order to eliminate contaminating particles present on the surface of the encoder element. The scraping element may be carried on the sensor device and may be biased against the encoder element by an elastic device or by magnetism.

Abstract: A device for measuring torque in a rotating shaft of a vehicle steering column including a magnetic-field generator situated in a plane of cross section of the rotating shaft and a detector which delivers a signal proportional to the torque in the rotating shaft as a result of the relative angular offset between the field generator and the detector. A first electronic circuit inside the steering column is fixed to a support that concentrates the magnetic field and moves past the magnetic field generator together with a mechanical connection for angular return of two sections of the rotating shaft. Measurement sensors carried by the first electronic circuit deliver signals to a second electronic circuit outside the steering column, for processing those signals and for operating receiver devices.

Abstract: First and second raceways are positioned against a needle roller and cage subassembly, having needle rollers arranged in a plane along a pitch circle and retained within a cage, such that the rollers facilitate free rotation of the second raceway relative to the first raceway when a thrust load is applied through the first and second raceways. At least one of the first and second raceways has a recessed portion such that diametrically opposite rollers are loaded when the thrust load is applied while other rollers are unloaded, thereby facilitating linear translation of the second raceway relative to the first raceway.

Abstract: Two axially spaced seal rings are located within annular grooves of a retainer to provide a seal for use between a cylindrical shaft and a housing bore. The resulting seal pack can be positioned at a lubricant passage such that lubricant may pass between the housing and the shaft but not longitudinally along the shaft. The annular retainer is dimensioned for an interference fit with either the housing bore or the shaft, and includes at least one opening located between the annular grooves such that lubricant may pass therethrough. An intermediate portion of the annular retainer provides a lubricant channel such that lubricant can flow circumferentially, avoiding the need to orient the opening in the annular retainer.

Abstract: A plurality of rolling elements is in rolling contact with a metal outer race and is retained within a bearing cage. An annular bushing partially encloses the outer race, the annular bushing being split along a radial plane into two bushing halves molded of an engineered thermoplastic elastomer. The bushing halves are retained axially together such that axial movement of the outer race is limited. The annular bushing may incorporate integral annular seals and may have a rounded radially outward surface to facilitate self-alignment of the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A method for making a lightweight composite camshaft, includes the steps of providing at least one lightweight cam element having a lobed outer surface and a hub with a cylindrical bore, at least a portion of the hub not being radially occluded by the outer surface; providing at least one lightweight journal element having a cylindrical outer surface and a hub with a cylindrical bore, at least a portion of the hub not being radially occluded by said outer surface; providing a hollow cylindrical tubular shaft member having a diameter sized to form a snug sliding fit in the hubs of the cam element and the journal element; positioning the cam and journal elements on the shaft in required axial and radial orientations; and applying means, on the hub of each element and that portion of the shaft which is in registry with the hub, for establishing a permanent interlock to fix each element in its required axial and radial orientation on the shaft.

Abstract: Two axially spaced retailer end rings have axially inwardly extending blades forming circumferentially spaced roller pockets. No rigid connection of the end rings is provided. Circumferentially spaced rollers are aligned parallel to the bearing axis between the end rings such that ends of the rollers are received within the roller pockets. Abutment means limits axially outward movement of the end rings. The blades of the end rings have retention surfaces retaining the rollers radially and extend axially inwardly, parallel to the bearing axis, such that skew of the rollers is limited.

Abstract: Attachment device for a data sensor for a bearing on which an encoding element is connected to a turning race that is separated by rolling elements from a fixed race, the sensor being mounted on a support that is immobile relative to the fixed race. The support has at least a first element and a second element joined together. The first element immobilizes the support relative to the fixed race, and the second element integrates functions of guiding and immobilizing the sensor on the support.

Abstract: A roller bearing comprises a cylindrical inner race having axial ends folded over an outside surface thereof. A cylindrical roller cage, having a plurality of axially disposed roller pockets with roller retainer bars at radially outer edges thereof, is slid onto the folded ends of the inner race; and a plurality of cylindrical rollers is snap fitted into the roller pockets between the folded ends of the inner race. The roller cage pilots radially on the folded ends of the inner race, and the roller ends pilot axially against the folded ends of the roller cage.

Abstract: In a planetary gear, at least one planet wheel (9) is coupled by a freewheel (19) to the planet carrier (7), and the sun wheel (3) is coupled by a freewheel (13) to a center spindle (1) fixed to a casing. By the freewheels (13, 19), it is achieved that the gearing effect is released or non-positively bridged depending on the driving direction. When the direction of rotation is reversed, the freewheels (13, 19) in both directions of rotation block the planetary gear "solid" and thus the power transmission. One application is, e.g., in integrated starter/generator assemblies for internal combustion engines.

Abstract: A cup for needle bearings, having depressions or ramps arranged on the cup bottom for receiving lubricant, the ramps starting in a star shape from the middle of the cup bottom and being configured with a depth which decreases radially outwardly. At the middle of the cup bottom there is a central elevation with a rounded end face for the thrust of an end face of a shaft. The axial thrust behavior between these parts is thus optimized.

Abstract: A fixed sensor has two sensing elements delivering sinusoidal signals .GAMMA., and is mounted in front of the magnetized face of an annular multipolar encoder. The axis (.delta..sub.C) of the sensor (5) having the centers of the two sensing elements (51 and 52) is located at a distance (R.sub.0) from the axis (.delta..sub.R) of rotation of the encoder (4), and the encoder (4) has on its magnetized face (6) 2 m magnetic transitions between poles of opposite polarities, north and south, in the form of spirals, whose tracing is obtained by successive rotations by angles .pi./m of the first transition around the center (0) of the encoder, defined in polar coordinates (.mu., .theta.

Abstract: A substantially flat steel ring with a round perimeter and a central aperture has at least two arcuate slots concentric with the round perimeter. The arcuate slots are defined by arcs about the axis of the flat steel ring such that at least a portion of the arcuate slots is in axial alignment with planetary rollers when the planet washer is positioned in a planetary gear set.

Abstract: Two members for generating a magnetic field are fixed symmetrically with respect to a shaft in a first plane perpendicular to the shaft, and two members for detecting the magnetic field are fixed, symmetrically with respect to the shaft, in a second plane which is parallel and axially offset with respect to the first plane. A routing member for routing the magnetic field lines, made of ferromagnetic material, rotationally integral with the shaft and surrounding the shaft, is provided at the periphery of the members for detecting and for generating a magnetic field, on at least that portion of the shaft which lies between the first and second plane.

Abstract: A roller bearing has a slatted cage assembly that includes a lateral ring with axial webs to retain bearing rollers on the inside or on the outside diameter of the cage assembly. The slatted cage assembly is closed off by a cage cover mounted on the free axial ends of the webs. The slatted cage assembly prevents loss of rollers before and during assembly of when used with a full-complement roller bearing.

Abstract: Two thrust washers, and rollers positioned between them, are held together as an assembly. One of the thrust washers has an elongated lip extending an axial length outwardly, in a direction away from the rollers and the other thrust washer, for engagement with a cylindrical piloting surface of a backup member such that piloting will be provided over an axial distance equal to the sum of the distance between thrust surfaces of the thrust washers and the axial length of the elongated lip.

Abstract: An outer ring has a spherically convex outer surface mounted within a bore of a housing such that the outer ring may be misaligned with respect to the axis of the bore. A sensor target is mounted on an inner ring that is rotatable with respect to the outer ring, and a seal is mounted on the outer ring. A sensor is mounted on the seal in proximity to the sensor target, and a flexible electrical conductor is connected to the sensor for transmitting signals from the sensor. A portion of the flexible electrical conductor is fixed with respect to the housing. Circuitry may be electrically connected to the flexible electrical conductor. The flexible conductor and circuitry may be provided by a flexible circuit board.

Abstract: A shaft is mounted on side walls of a rocker arm, extending through a central cavity of the rocker arm. A bearing is located within the cavity of the rocker arm, positioned over the shaft. A yoke member adapted for mounting on the internal combustion engine has a curved portion enclosing a portion of the outer circumference of the bearing such that the bearing supports the rocker arm when the yoke mount rocker arm assembly is mounted on the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A drive device for a current-generating unit suitable for use in motor vehicles has a freewheel, between a driving part and a driven part, for the purpose of damping out rotational oscillations, as a result of which load peaks are reduced and service life is increased.