Abstract: A torsion damping assembly which is installed between the crankshaft of the engine and the input element of the change-speed transmission in a motor vehicle has two coaxial flywheels one of which is driven by the crankshaft and the other of which can transmit torque to the transmission in response to engagement of a friction clutch. The transmission of torque between the two flywheels takes place by way of a damper and a slip clutch which latter is effective only within a selected range of possible angular movements of the two flywheels relative to each other.

Abstract: A tensioning device for hubs, comprising a winding shaft having rotatably and drivably mounted on it individual winding elements as hub holder for hubs with inner cylindrical bores, the tensioning device including measures for locking the hubs in the axial direction on each individual winding element, wherein the hub (1) includes along its inner circumference (3), alongside the inner bore (5) and uniformly distributed over the circumference, a multiplicity of resilient elements (2), which have the form of a bent-off arm which extends in the radial direction from the inner circumference (3) of the hub (1) and is bent off in the circumferential direction, the end (4) of each resilient arm being at a distance from the bending point of the next-following arm.

Abstract: A tape alignment device for a tape cartridge having a tape head opening in its front wall is a one-piece guide member having spaced guide surfaces for guiding tape in a predetermined path between the guide surfaces. The guide surfaces are connected together in a fixed orientation relative to one another by a rigid connecting piece. A securing mechanism such as one or more mounting posts is provided on the guide member for mounting the guide member in a tape cartridge with the guide surfaces positioned one on each side of the tape head opening and in a fixed orientation relative to the base of the cartridge.

Abstract: A drag assembly for a spinning reel comprising a plurality of drag mechanisms axially arranged inside a spool, a drag control element for controlling the drag assembly, a changeover control element for switching a drag force acting on some of said drag mechanisms to a predetermined drag force different from a drag force determined by the drag control element, and an axially movable link member acting on said drag mechanisms requiring the drag force thereof to be changed to a plurality of stages by operating the changeover control element.

Abstract: A coupling member for incorporation in a torque-transmitting drive train comprises a tube and at least one flange at at least one end of the tube. The tube and flange consist of fiber-reinforced plastic. In order to permit a simpler manufacture and an improved selection of strength and load-carrying properties in adaptation to different conditions of use, the tube and the flange are separately prefabricated and are adhesively joined to and by a sleeve.

Abstract: A fluid friction coupling comprises a coupling hub (1) and a coupling housing (2) rotatably supported on the coupling hub. The coupling also comprises sets of plates (6; 7) non-rotatably mounted on the hub and housing. One set of plates has spacing teeth (8) which, while eliminating the previously used spacer rings, permit accurate spacing of the set of plates. A predetermined number of spacing teeth (8) of the axially immovable plates (7) are bent out of the plane of the respective plate so as to be Z-shaped with both bending angles approximately 90 degrees. This measure ensures that the plates for a friction coupling are designed in such a way that they are accurately spaced at predetermined distances and that they are suitable for automatic assembly purposes.

Abstract: In a film cassette, a spool core about which a filmstrip is coiled is rotated in an unwinding direction to thrust a leading end portion of the filmstrip from inside to outside the cassette. The filmstrip has a trailing or inner end portion with a hole in it. The spool core includes a double-hook piece in the hole having a shorter hook and a longer hook. The shorter hook projects from the hole in the unwinding direction to slightly overlie the trailing end portion to engage the trailing end portion for pushing the filmstrip off the spool core to thrust the leading end portion outside the cassette when the spool core is rotated in the unwinding direction, but which will exit the hole as the trailing end portion begins to separate from the spool core.

Abstract: A spinning reel includes a reversing mechanism and a one way clutch. The one-way clutch includes a ratchet wheel defining a plurality of teeth, and a ratchet pawl. The one-way clutch, an engaging section of a reel body and the reversing mechanism are in such a positional relationship that the reversing mechanism contacts or lies close to the engaging sections when a rotor is stopped by the one-way clutch.

Abstract: A stroking constant velocity universal joint has a seal boot produced from a thermoplastic elastomer. The seal boot has a large diameter skirt at one end that attaches the seal boot to the universal joint housing and a small diameter ring at an opposite end that attaches the seal boot to a drive shaft associated with the universal joint. The seal boot has a generally cylindrical bellows section that comprises a plurality of serially arranged convolutes integrally connected to the skirt by a conical wall. The bellows section has a maximum diameter that is substantially less than the diameter of the skirt. An intermediate biconic section is integrally attached to the bellows section. It has a maximum diameter that is substantially less than the diameter of the skirt and a root-to-root length that is substantially greater than the root-to-root length of any individual convolute of the bellows section. A single convolute interconnects the biconic section and the small diameter ring.

Abstract: A spool to film attachment comprises a filmstrip having an engagement hole formed in a rear end of the filmstrip proximate a rearmost film edge and a spool having an engagement projection adapted to be received in the film hole. The projection has a pointed side oriented to face the rearmost film edge from within the film hole, when the projection is received in the film hole, to be able to tear at a predetermined point through a relatively narrow section of the filmstrip between the film hole and the rearmost film edge in response to pulling the rear end of the filmstrip away from the projection.

Abstract: A spinning reel has a reel body, a rotor rotatably supported to the reel body, a bail arm extending between a pair of arm portions of the rotor and pivotably switchable between an open position and a line-takeup position, a toggle mechanism disposed inside the arm portions for retaining the bail arm either to the open position or to the line-takeup position and a return mechanism for returning the bail arm from the open position to the line-takeup position when the rotor is rotated in a line-takeup direction. The invention further provides the reel with a returning force adjustment mechanism for variably setting at a desired value a reaction force needed for returning the bail arm from the open position to the line-takeup position.

Abstract: A constant velocity universal joint is used as a fixed joint having an outer joint part (2) provided with first meridional ball tracks (6), and a ball hub (4) provided with second meridional ball tracks (7), the center lines of the ball tracks (6, 7) being undercut-free in the same axial projection. A joint base (1) is connected to the outer joint part (2) and is positioned at the open end of the undercut-free ball tracks (6, 7). The joint interior is provided with semi-spherical contact faces (16) between an axially inner partial region of the outer surface (11) of the cage (3) and guiding faces (9) in the joint base (1) while the joint exterior is provided with semi-spherical contact faces (17) between an axially outer partial region of the inner face (12) of the cage (3) and guiding faces (10) of the ball hub (4).

Abstract: An apparatus for use in transmitting torque between a first part rotatable about a fixed axis and a second part rotatable in a circular path about the axis, and which includes a torque bar having its ends connected to ends of the parts by universal joints.

Abstract: A flexible shaft has an inner shaft with a steel core wire and element wire groups which are formed by closely adhering a plurality of steel element wires into band shapes wound around the steel core wire by turns in reverse directions relative to each other. The plurality of element wire groups are formed in layers and in concentric sections. Lubricant is impregnated in clearances between the plurality of steel element wires.

Abstract: A spooled wire dispenser cart (20) including a central frame (22) and a plurality of spaced spool bars (62). At the free end (66) of each spool bar (62) is a "spool retainer" (74). Each spool retainer (74) includes an elongate element (76) which has an "unblocking position" relative to the spool bar (62) wherein wire spools can be freely slid over the free end of the spool bar (62); and a "blocking position" relative to the spool bar (62) such that wire spools are prevented from sliding over the free end of the spool bar. A preferred wire cart (20) also includes a folding handle (46) which has an extended position useful for maneuvering the cart (20), and a folded position wherein handle (46) is compactly folded against the central frame (22) of cart (20).

Abstract: A cord retraction device specifically adapted for use with window blinds is provided, having cord attachment member adapted to engage a cord loop to a take up spool, wherein the loop is free to slide through the attachment member when the cord is in the unretracted position.

Abstract: A reversing mechanism mounted in one bail support arm of a rotary frame for switching a bail arm between a line winding position and a line unwinding position. A toggle mechanism is mounted in an interior space of the support arm for urging the bail arm to the line winding position and line unwinding position. The toggle mechanism has a movable distal end linked to the bail arm. A kick arm extends through the support arm and has one end pivotally connected to an axis to be oscillatable therein. The kick arm has an intermediate position for contacting the movable distal end of the toggle mechanism to move the distal end to a position corresponding to the line winding position of the bail arm.

Abstract: A plurality of grooves are formed on upper and lower inside surfaces of a film passageway of a cassette shell. The grooves receive dust tending to adhere to the photographic film, and prevent the dust from entering a film chamber of the cassette shell in order to protect surfaces of photographic film from scratches.

Abstract: A cassette shell consists of two shell halves, and rotatably contains a spool core on which a photographic film is wound. A pair of spool flanges are loosely fitted on the spool core. Rotation of the spool core causes a film leader to advance through a film passage slit. A melting point of resin for molding the spool flanges is different from that of resin for molding the cassette shell for the purpose of avoiding undesired ultrasonic welding on their contact surfaces when joining the shell halves. The spool flanges are molded from material including polyolefin resin having a high density and a high molecular weight in order to reduce friction against the cassette shell and the photographic film.

Abstract: A two roll dispenser for toilet tissue or similar sheet material which is arranged so that replacement of an empty core on either roll support with a new roll insures that a user cannot change to the dispensing position for the new roll until the other roll has been used up.