Abstract: A lubrication device is applied in a punching machine, and includes a hollow workpiece-guiding unit, and an oil feeding assembly, and a compressed-air supplying unit. The workpiece-guiding unit defines an interior chamber, and has a plate passage unit for extension of a horizontal metal plate therethrough. The plate passage unit is in fluid communication with the interior chamber in the workpiece-guiding unit. The oil feeding assembly supplies lubricating oil into the workpiece-guiding unit. The compressed-air supplying unit supplies compressed air to combine with the lubricating oil so that the lubricating oil is trained on the compressed air to form an oil gas, which flows into the interior chamber in the workpiece-guiding unit and onto the top and bottom surfaces of the metal plate.

Abstract: A safety-enhancing automatic brake control system automatically applies and maintains the brakes in the applied state, when one or more conditions exist at various stations around/in the vehicle or equipment that make vehicle movement dangerous. A preferred controller electrically, electronically, or otherwise connects to various sensors at the vehicle stations, validates the signal(s), and then actuates a mechanism that manages the air, brake fluid, mechanical brake linkage/cable, electric, or other mechanism that applies the brakes. In an air brake system, a solenoid valve blocks and vents the air line to release a piston that normally counteracts a spring mechanism. In a hydraulic brake system, a piston or spring, for example, powers a secondary piston rod and piston in a master cylinder to apply the brakes. In the case of a spring-actuated system, a release unit such as a piston may be used to counteract the spring for releasing the brakes.

Abstract: In a hydraulic brake pressure control system, a master cylinder generates a brake fluid pressure proportional to a brake pedal pressure and a high-pressure supply device generates an increased brake fluid pressure. A hydraulic circuit having a wheel cylinder device is capable of performing a master cylinder control to control a wheel cylinder pressure by using the pressure generated by the master cylinder, and capable of performing a brake-by-wire control to control the wheel cylinder pressure by using the pressure generated by the high-pressure supply device. The hydraulic brake pressure control system includes a master cut valve device which controls a flow of brake fluid from the master cylinder into the wheel cylinder device. A wheel cylinder sensor device outputs a signal indicative of the brake fluid pressure in the wheel cylinder device.

Abstract: A mud flap hanger incorporates a tension spring within a mud flap support member of the hanger which can be tensioned from a location external of the support member. The apparatus includes a connector projecting from the support member threadedly connected to a tensioner nut which is rotated to tension the spring. A stop on the connector engages an end of the support member to limit the tension that can be applied to the tension spring.

Abstract: A vibration-isolating apparatus and a metal stopper having an excellent and lasting reliability comprises an outwardly projecting stopper rubber, and a metal stopper fixed to a first fixture so as to surround the stopper rubber. The metal stopper has a first contact surface in parallel with a compression-direction-facing surface of the stopper rubber, a second contact surface in parallel with a radial-direction-facing surface of the stopper rubber and a third contact surface in parallel with a drawing-direction-facing surface of the stopper rubber, and a fourth contact surface in parallel with a circumferential-direction-facing surface of the stopper rubber. The third contact surface inclines at an angle range of 10°-50° with respect to a plane perpendicular to the compression and drawing directions, while an inner edge of the third contact surface projects radially inward from the second contact surface by not less than 10 mm so as not to contact with the vibration-isolating base body.

Abstract: A rack and pinion steering gear including a housing, a rack bar having a rack gear thereon, a pinion gear rotatably supported on the housing, and a rack bearing which slidably engages the rack bar and resiliently thrusts the rack gear against the pinion gear. The pinion gear and the rack bearing constitute a first bearing supporting the rack bar on the steering gear housing for back and forth linear translation. A bushing on the steering gear housing remote from the pinion gear and the rack bearing constitutes a second bearing supporting the rack bar on the steering gear housing for back and forth linear translation. An outboard bearing on the steering gear housing on the opposite side of the pinion gear from the bushing thrusts the rack bar parallel to the direction of the rack bearing and includes an asymmetrically resiliently compressed elastomeric ring on a seat on the steering gear housing and a sleeve mounted eccentrically on the elastomeric ring and slidably engaging the rack bar.

Abstract: The invention is a plate for holding a friction material in a brake assembly. The plate preferably comprises a contact surface for attaching the friction material to the plate, a second surface opposing the contact surface; and a plurality of retaining structures formed on the contact surface, each retaining structure comprising a projecting member extending from a point between the contact surface and the second surface, so that the member extends outwardly from the contact surface for engagement with the friction material.

Abstract: A diaphragm for air spring comprises an outer sleeve provided with a hollow cylindrical body, an inner sleeve and a folded diaphragm connecting the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve to each other, wherein an inner diameter of the diaphragm before the assembling at a region engaged with at least an inner sleeve of the air spring is made equal to or smaller than a minimum outer diameter of the inner sleeve.

Abstract: It is aimed to simplify assembling of an insert metal fitting into a liquid-filled Vibration-isolating apparatus and to avoid products defection. A vibration-isolating apparatus comprises upper and lower metal fittings 2, 3; a vibration-isolating base body 4 connecting the upper and lower metal fittings 2, 3 and formed of an elastic material having rubber-like elasticity; and an insert metal fitting 8 embedded in the vibration-isolating base body 4; the insert metal fitting 8 being formed of a metal plate or sheet bent in an approximately U-shape. The insert metal fitting 8 including a pair of flat side-plate portions 32; and a connecting portion 31 connecting the upper ends of the side-plate portions 32. The connecting portion 31 is clamped between the upper metal fitting 2 and a screw head 9a of the mounting bolt 9 which bolt is upwardly inserted into the through hole from vibration-isolating base-body side of the connecting portion.

Abstract: A method and a device is described for controlling a vehicle. The method and device maintain a braking force of at least one wheel independent of a degree of actuation of a brake pedal at least when the vehicle is detected to be at a standstill. When a reduction condition exists, the braking force is reduced whereas, in response to a detected skidding of the vehicle, the braking force is reduced independently of the reduction condition. The method and device also provide measures for detection of a skidding of the vehicle and a danger of skidding.

Abstract: A powertrain has a multi-ratio power transmission having three axially aligned simple planetary gear sets each of which has a sun gear member, a ring gear member and a planet carrier assembly member. The planetary gear sets are connected between an input shaft and an output shaft by a plurality of radially extending hubs at least four of which are connected with axially extending sleeves. The hubs are disposed axially between the planetary gear sets. The sleeves are disposed radially outboard of the planetary gear sets and are operatively connected with a plurality of torque transmitting mechanisms, also disposed radially outboard of said planetary gear sets, that are selectively operatively controlled to establish six forward drive ratios and one reverse drive ratio between the input shaft and the output shaft. The planet carrier assembly member of the first planetary gear set is continuously connected with the ring gear member of the third planetary gear set.

Abstract: A leaf spring, in particular for automotive suspensions, wherein a central core, e.g. of varying thickness, made of a polymer material having predetermined mechanical characteristics and no reinforcing fibers, is covered on two opposite work surfaces with respective laminates, e.g. of constant thickness, made of composite material. The central core has a longitudinal axis substantially coincident with a neutral axis of the leaf spring; and a predetermined number of transverse holes, by which to fasten the leaf spring to respective mechanical members, are formed through the central core, at the longitudinal axis, without affecting the laminates of composite material.

Abstract: After an electronic bay in its normal upright position has been wired with optical fiber cables at a fabrication site, it is raised from its supports and placed on a transporting cart for shipment to a remote installation site with the cables coiled around cable guides on the cart to prevent sharp bends in the cable then at the installation location the wired bay is lowered in its upright position onto its supports for permanent installation, the cables unwound and the cart removed for reuse.

Abstract: A cooling system for a brake having at least one pad and a surface engagable by the at least one pad. The cooling system includes a source of coolant and at least one nozzle operably positionable to spray the surface of the brake. A valve operates to supply coolant from the source of coolant to the at least one nozzle in response to an actuation signal. A temperature sensor is operably positionable to measure a temperature of the surface of the brake and generate a signal corresponding the measured temperature. A control unit receives the signal corresponding to the measured temperature from the temperature sensor and generates and transmits the actuation signal to the valve in accordance with a control program stored in memory.

Abstract: A housing encloses at least a portion of a steering shaft, and a preloaded ball bearing mounted within the housing supports the steering shaft. The preloaded ball bearing has loaded balls that are preloaded and unloaded balls that are free floating, an unloaded ball being positioned between each loaded ball. A split raceway provides two angular contact raceways that are preloaded axially against the loaded balls.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to shock absorbers with damping adjusters which vary the damping provided during compression and rebound strokes. The shock absorber includes a cylinder within which a piston is movably mounted for movement within the cylinder. Bypass openings open into the cylinder interior at axially spaced-apart positions. The bypass openings are coupled by a bypass channel. A pressurized gas container is fluidly coupled to the cylinder interior with a movable barrier separating the pressurized gas container and the cylinder interior. Compression and rebound damping adjusters may be used.

Abstract: A drum brake assembly for a vehicle is provided. A backing plate supports opposing brake shoes with a drum disposed there about. Each of the brake shoes has a portion in spaced relation from one another. A wheel cylinder is supported by the backing plate and is arranged between the portions of the brake shoes for forcing the portions away from one another to engage the brake shoes with the drum in a brake position. A strut interconnects the brake shoes proximate to the portions. A lever has a first end, which extends to a second end, supported from one of the portions by a pivotal connection. The lever is rotatable about the pivotal connection between a normal operating position in which the strut is spaced from the lever and a parking brake position in which the lever engages the strut to maintain the portions in the brake position. An electric parking brake actuator is supported by the backing plate and includes a linkage that coacts with the second end of the parking brake lever.

Abstract: A trailer coupling for motor vehicles has a bar, a ball provided on the bar, the bar being automatically adjustable between an idle position and an operating position, and an adjusting drive including an electric motor which automatically adjust the bar between the idle position and the operating position.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to a hydraulic oil cylinder structure with reverse force function comprises of a piston rod with one threaded end and ring base on the other end; the piston rod is housed in order with a elastic cushion, a cover body, a cushioning circle, a spring, a spring fastening member, a tension spring, a cushioning ring and a piston; when the piston rod is stepped downwards for physical exercise, the piston rod can resume automatically by the reverse force function of the tension spring to allow the exerciser to choose to operate by exercising with single foot, both feet up or both feet down.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension apparatus according to the invention includes a vehicle suspension strut and a continuous position sensor coupled to the vehicle suspension strut and adapted to provide information indicative of a continuous position of a first portion of the vehicle suspension strut relative to a second portion of the vehicle suspension strut. The continuous position sensor includes a magnet coupled to the first portion of the vehicle suspension strut and a sensing mechanism coupled to the second portion of the vehicle suspension strut and responsive to the magnet to provide an output indicative of the continuous position of the first portion relative to the second portion.