Abstract: In order to improve operation efficiency, there is provided a method for assembling two assemblies together through a rotating medium, in which all the processes are automated except for fitting engagement of the spline portions. The method comprises a first manual operational step and a second automatic operational step. The first manual operational step includes a process for connecting a first rotating shaft member of a first assembly and the rotating medium while adjusting phases thereof. The second step includes a process for fitting a plurality of split knock-pins provided on the rotating medium into corresponding fitting holes of a second rotating shaft member of a second assembly, and thereafter spreading the front end of each split knock-pin so as to fix the rotating medium to the second rotating shaft, and assembling the first assembly with the second assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent for the prevention or treatment of diseases associated with excessive proliferation of retinal pigment epithelial cells such as proliferative vitreoretinopathy comprising as the active ingredient N-(3,4-dimethoxycinnamoyl)anthranilic acid represented by the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has an inhibitory activity on proliferation of retinal pigment epithelial cells.

Abstract: A transmitter for hydraulic control controlled by a controlling member including a hydraulic chamber having a piston mounted thereto by means of a joint. The hydraulic chamber defines a pressure chamber with variable volume connected to a hydraulic line. A reservoir is connected to the pressure chamber via a passage. A mechanism for preventing the fluid from returning to the reservoir and a mechanism for transmitting the control member movement to the piston is also provided. The hydraulic chamber is extends along its axis defining a reserve volume and is adapted to receive the piston and containing hydraulic fluid up to a level sufficient for the joint to be immersed therein. The hydraulic chamber and the reservoir volume are arranged in a single housing. The transmission mechanism includes of two parts. The first part is internal to the housing and connected to the piston and the other part is external to the housing.

Abstract: A double flywheel vibration damper including two coaxial masses free to rotate relative to each other and acting against elastic parts, in which one of the masses, referred to as the first mass, is intended to be fastened to a drive shaft, whereas the other mass, referred to as the second mass, includes a reaction plate assuring rotational connection to a driven shaft, and in which the first mass has a central hub projecting axially and carrying bearing member operating between the second mass and the central hub to enable the second mass to rotate on the first mass, wherein the central hub comprises two aligned coaxial parts, namely a first hub supporting the second mass rotationally via the bearing member fitted on this first hub, and a second hub intended to be fastened to the drive shaft, and wherein the second hub constitutes an axial spacer between the drive shaft and the first hub. The invention is applicable to motor vehicle transmission systems.

Abstract: A tunable fuel pressure regulator is disclosed. The regulator includes an internally replaceable fuel return orifice element that enables, in combination with the vacuum chamber adjustment screw, a wide range of fuel pressures and volumes to be accommodated within a single pressure regulator housing.

Abstract: An axle disconnect assembly for a vehicle having an input shaft and a coaxially arranged output shaft. A collar is splined to one of the shafts and is slidable to selectively engage the other shaft to establish a positive driving connection between the input and output shafts. A movable piston engages the collar to selectively position the collar. A valve is in communication with the vehicle's existing oil pump and is controlled to selectively supply pressurized oil to opposite sides of the piston to selectively displace the piston thereby selectively controlling the position of the collar and the connection between the shafts.

Abstract: A cigarette lighter adapter for an electronic device has an exterior gripping portion featuring a textured surface for gripping by the user and a finger hole for a user's finger to be inserted through to facilitate the insertion and removal of the adapter from a cigarette lighter socket. The exterior gripping portion and the finger hole permit the user to have a secure hold on the adapter without putting any tension on the adapter cord, thereby eliminating the possibility of damage to the cord and to the internal components of the adapter.

Abstract: A blade wheel (10) for a motor vehicle hydrokinetic transmission apparatus having globally a half-torus shape, and comprising axially and successively arranged, a continuous front shell (12) globally shaped like a half-torus with large external diameter, and a continuous rear shell (16), coaxial with the front shell (12), globally shaped like a half-torus with a small external diameter, between which is arranged as assembly of blades (14) whereof the blades (26) extend radially, circumferentially and axially between a concave wall (20) of the front shell (12) and an opposite convex wall (40) of the rear shell (16), the assembly of blades (14), and the front shell (12) are separately made, then assembled to constitute a blade wheel (10), the blade wheel (10) blades (26) being mutually connected at least partly, for example with rings (28, 30), and produced by molding.

Abstract: The invention concerns a wear take-up mechanism comprising a housing (10) borne by the cover (52) and ramp means (54) set between the means (14) supporting the clutch shifting means and a pressure plate (51). The cassette has two side wings (65, 66) each provided with a hole (61), said holes (61) being axially offset mutually for mounting a rotating endless screw (63) capable of driving in rotation the ramp means (54) and extended by a pin (67). The invention is applicable to motor vehicles.

Abstract: A hemming apparatus is disclosed including a hemming die for placing and supporting a work, a hemming punch including previous bending portion and bending portion each placed adjacent to said heming die and carrying out bending of said work, a slide cam for fixing and supporting said hemming punch and including a cam follower, a moving mechanism for applying a resilient force to said slide cam in one direction and moving said slide cam to a prescribed distance, a cushion holder for placing and fixing said slide cam and said moving mechanism, and a movable supporting mechanism for supporting said cushion holder which can vertically move to a prescribed distance. The upper mold includes a presser for pressing and fixing the work on said hemming die, driver cam for pushing said cam follower of said slide cam; and a liner for pushing said hemming punch.

Abstract: A limited slip differential assembly comprising a differential case and two side gears rotatably supported within the differential case. Each of the side gears provided with a pre-loaded clutch pack mounted on a hub portion of the side gear. In one embodiment, a lock ring is permanently pressed on the hub portion of the side gear adjacent a collar and the clutch pack for retaining the clutch pack in a predetermined pre-loaded condition. In a second embodiment, an adjustment collar is threaded onto the side gear and a thrust washer having a selected thickness maintains the pre-load condition. In both embodiment, a side gear/clutch pack assembly may be pre-assembled as a pre-loaded self-contained module before the various components of the differential assembly are assembled in the differential case.

Abstract: A hydrokinetic coupling apparatus (10), in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (12) provided with a wall (24), with globally transverse orientation, a turbine wheel (30), and a locking engagement (16), including a piston (50) linked in rotation with the housing (12) and a set (56) of parallel friction discs (120, 124, 122), which comprises two front (120) and rear (122) discs linked in rotation with the turbine wheel (30) and an intermediate disc (124) which is linked in rotation with the two elements constituted by the piston (50) and the transverse wall (24) of the housing (12). The piston (50) and the transverse wall (24) of the housing (12) are linked in rotation by straps (104) substantially elongated tangential to a circumference of the assembly and whereof the opposite ends are attached to these two elements, and the intermediate friction disc (124) is driven in rotation by means (114, 138) attaching the ends of the straps (104).

Abstract: The invention concerns a device comprising a shift cylinder with a cylinder body (17) bearing a first sleeve (54) for guiding a second sleeve (42) enclosing an axially mobile piston (21) with an intervening piston seal between the second sleeve (42) and the piston (21) and a secondary seal (59) between the body (17) and the second sleeve (42) penetrating into the hydraulic chamber. The invention is applicable to motor vehicles.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dual mass damping flywheel comprising a secondary flywheel (13) including a torque limiter (19) interposed between a hub (18) external periphery and the internal periphery a reaction plate (16) Whereon is directly mounted an internal ring (160) made of different material. The invention is applicable to motor vehicles.

Abstract: The invention is a clamping device for fastening a draw-in bolt to a machine table or a baseplate. The clamping device has a piston axially displaceable in a recess of the machine table and which is also hydraulically actuateable. The clamping device also has a cover, a clamping mechanism, and an integral bushing positioned in the machine table recess. At least one of the piston and the cover form a receptacle into which the draw-in bolt can be inserted through the cover and fastened to the clamping device by the clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism is actuateable by displacement of the piston. The piston is also displaceable in the bushing with the bushing and the piston cooperating to form a pressure space. The cover is fastened to and centered upon the bushing and is fastenable to the machine table in order to close off the recess.

Abstract: A limited slip differential assembly comprising a differential case and two side gears rotatably supported within the differential case. Each of the side gears provided with a pre-loaded clutch pack mounted on a hub portion of the side gear. A lock ring is permanently pressed on the hub portion of the side gear adjacent the clutch pack for retaining the clutch pack in a predetermined pre-loaded condition, thus forming a side gear/clutch pack assembly which may be pre-assembled as a pre-loaded self-contained module before the various components of the differential assembly are assembled in the differential case.

Abstract: A pressure relief check valve for a hydraulically actuated clutch pack or limited slip device in a limited slip differential or torque coupling device. A ball seat is formed on the external surface of the differential case and is connected to a passageway leading to a limited slip device within the differential case to establish fluid communication there between. A ball rests on the valve seat and is retained thereon by a retainer and spring. The retainer is removable secured to the outer surface of the differential case and a coil spring is disposed between the ball and the retainer to bias the ball against the valve seat. When pressure within the differential case or limited slip device exceeds a predetermined pressure, the ball is lifted from the valve seat and fluid passes through the differential case to an exterior within the differential housing. When pressure in the differential case and limited slip device is less than the predetermined pressure, fluid is prevented from passing through the valve.

Abstract: A self-centering arbor adapted to locate a hole in a mechanical object having coaxial openings, such as brackets, bushings or the like, with vastly improved accuracy and repeatability. The self-centering arbor comprises two opposite free floating, spring biased, coaxial, tapered pins mounted in a housing member for engagement with the openings in the axle bracket or the like. The housing includes opposite first and second housings interconnected by a mandrel shaft. Furthermore, two spherical locating members are secured to the housing member and are oppositely aligned on an axis of the tapered pin.

Abstract: A central tire inflation system for live spindle wheel ends is disclosed. The live spindle wheel end provides a passage for the routing of air between a central source and a vehicle pneumatic tire. The live spindle wheel end comprises a steering knuckle fixed to a vehicle, a bearing assembly secured to the steering knuckle, and a rotatable spindle mounted within the bearing assembly, driven by a drive shaft of a vehicle transmission. A rubbing slip-ring seal is mounted into a flange portion of the steering knuckle provided a seal chamber between a flange portion of the knuckle and a flange portion of the drive shaft, sealing an air passage between the stationary knuckle and the drive shaft. A communication passage is formed through the drive shaft providing a fluid communication between the seal chamber and the pneumatic tire.