Abstract: Constant-velocity ball joint, having at least a joint outer part with an axis of rotation and with outer ball tracks and with outer center lines, a joint inner part with inner ball tracks and inner center lines, and a large number of torque-transmitting balls which are each guided in mutually associated outer ball tracks and inner ball tracks.

Abstract: Machine components which are intended preferably for drive trains for driven installations and have the function of a cardanically flexible coupling with simultaneously high torsional stiffness, and are capable of absorbing high forces acting axially on the installation. The particular functionality of these couplings is achieved in particular through the use of specially equipped and oriented hydraulic springs. Drive trains for wind turbines, which are equipped with a corresponding coupling, in order to divert and distribute in particular high axial forces.

Abstract: A protective cover assembly for a drive shaft has a yoke shaft, a sliding sleeve, a protective cover tube connected to the yoke shaft at an end thereof, a seal positioned to the yoke shaft at one end thereof, a seal positioned at an end of the protective cover tube adjacent the sliding sleeve so as to seal between the protective cover tube and the sliding sleeve, a carrier body connected to the end of said protective cover tube, and a grip surface positioned at a lower end of the carrier body so as to as to connect the carrier body to the protective cover tube. The carrier body contains the seal therein.

Abstract: A rotor shaft system for a vehicle includes a rotor shaft having a first shaft end opposite a second shaft end. The rotor shaft has a first segment and a second segment defined between the first shaft end and the second shaft end. The rotor shaft system includes a shaft gear coupled to the rotor shaft between the first shaft end and the first segment, and a shaft sleeve coupled to the first segment so as to surround a portion of the shaft gear. The rotor shaft system includes a lubrication system defined at least partially through the rotor shaft and the shaft sleeve. The lubrication system is to supply a fluid to at least a portion of the rotor shaft and the shaft sleeve.

Abstract: A universal joint configured to reduce the steering friction by decreasing the bending torque of a yoke. The universal joint includes a body portion formed at one end of a yoke for a shaft to be coupled thereto, a wing portion formed at the other end of the yoke for a bearing to be pressed thereinto, and a rigidity-weakening portion formed in a shape of a reduced cross-sectional area in a portion extending from the body portion to the wing portion.

Abstract: A first arm outer edge chamfered portion and a second arm outer edge chamfered portion are formed along both side edges on an outer side of each of a first arm base portion and a second arm base portion. With this structure, it is possible to reduce a radius (radii) of rotation of a first arm portion and a second arm portion of a first yoke. The reduced radius (radii) can thereby increase a layout property of the first yoke and a propeller shaft using this first yoke.

Abstract: In a tripod type constant velocity universal joint 1 of a double roller type, R/PCD?0.0850 and t/PCD?0.145, where PCD is a pitch circle diameter of a roller guide surface 6 of an outer joint member 2, R is a radius of curvature at an intermediate portion between a body portion 31 and a leg shaft 32 of a tripod member 3, and t is a minimum distance from a large-diameter portion 34a of a spline 34 of the tripod member 3 to an intermediate portion 33.

Abstract: A predetermined breaking body of a shaft of a machine includes a first sub-body, a second sub-body, and a predetermined breaking element. The first and second sub-bodies are connected to one another, so as to conjointly rotate, along a longitudinal center axis of the predetermined breaking body via the predetermined breaking element. The predetermined breaking element is anisotropic, such that during transmission of a torque between the sub-bodies, the predetermined breaking element yields in a first torsion direction under a first predetermined ultimate torsional moment and yields in a second torsion direction opposed to the first torsion direction under a second predetermined ultimate torsional moment. The predetermined ultimate torsional moments differ in size.

Abstract: A constant velocity joint includes an outer race that extends about an axis and is configured to be coupled with a first shaft. The outer race extends axially between a top surface and a bottom surface. An inner race is located in the compartment and is pivotable relative to the outer race for being connected with a second shaft. A plurality of balls are positioned between the outer and inner races for guiding the pivoting movement outer and inner races while transmitting rotational movement between the outer an inner races. An upper can is coupled to the top surface of the outer race for sealing the compartment of the outer race. A plurality of bolt holes extend axially through the outer race radially outwardly of the upper can.

Abstract: A plunging type constant velocity universal joint has six torque transmission balls, and a curvature center of a spherical outer peripheral surface and a curvature center of a spherical inner peripheral surface of a cage are offset toward opposite sides in an axial direction with respect to a joint center. The plunging type constant velocity universal joint is used at a normal operating angle of from 8° to 12°. A ratio DBALL/DSPCD of a diameter (DBALL) of the torque transmission ball to a spline pitch circle diameter (DSPCD) of a coupling hole of an inner joint member is within a range of 0.80 to 0.86. A contact angle of the torque transmission ball and a linear track groove is within a range of 32° to 35°. A contact ratio of the torque transmission ball and the linear track groove is within a range of 1.05 to 1.08.

Abstract: A composite shaft comprises a plurality of composite elements arranged about an axis to form a hollow cylindrical shaft extending along the axis between a first end of the shaft and a second end of the shaft. The plurality of composite elements incudes: a first group of the composite elements aligned parallel to the axis, a second group of the composite elements arranged about the axis offset by an angle ? relative to the first group in a first direction, a third group of the composite elements arranged about the axis offset by an angle ? relative to the first group in a second direction opposite the first direction, wherein the third group is offset from the second group by an angle 2?, and a fourth group of the composite elements arranged about the axis offset by an angle ?.

Abstract: A torque limiting flex plate assembly includes a flex plate configured to couple to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, and a torque limiting clutch assembly integrated with the flex plate. The torque limiting clutch assembly is in frictional engagement with the flex plate such that the torque limiting clutch assembly and the flex plate are coupled for common rotation during normal engine operation. Upon receiving a torque spike from a transmission input shaft, the torque limiting clutch assembly is configured to slip such that the flex plate and the torque limiting clutch assembly rotate independently at different speeds to thereby prevent the torque spike from being transferred through the flex plate to the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A clutch assembly includes a first member for mechanically coupling to an output shaft. A first material is frictionally coupled to a first side surface of the first member. A second material is frictionally coupled to a second side surface of the first member. A compliant member is configured to apply an axial force on at least one of the first material and the second material. A radial spring least partially surrounds an exterior surface of the first member.

Abstract: A disc pack includes stacked disc plates defining a first side and second side of the disc pack. Bolt holes extend through the sides of the disc pack and define a bolt circle. Bushings extend through the bolt holes. Each bushing includes a head at a first end bearing against the first side of the disc pack and a second end that extends axially outside the bolt hole. A washer surrounds at least a portion of the second end and bears against the second side of the disc pack to hold the disc plates together. The disc pack is configured to increase from a first diameter defined by the bolt circle to a second diameter defined by the bolt circle that is at least 0.37% greater than the first diameter when the disc pack is pre-stretched.

Abstract: Vehicles, wheel assemblies for vehicles, and methods for suppressing noise from vehicles are provided. A wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a knuckle; a wheel hub configured to rotate within the knuckle, the wheel hub extending from a proximal end to a distal end, wherein the distal end is configured for engaging a wheel; a constant velocity (CV) joint configured for transferring torque from power plant to the wheel hub, wherein the CV joint has an outer surface including a shoulder; a recess formed between the proximal end of the wheel hub and the shoulder of the CV joint; and a noise-canceling washer positioned in the recess, wherein the noise-canceling washer abuts the proximal end of the wheel hub and the shoulder of the CV joint.

Abstract: A method for fixing a boot of a constant velocity universal joint includes fitting the boot to an outer periphery of an outer joint member, causing a boot band to circle around an outer periphery of the boot, and fastening the boot by reducing a diameter of the boot band. A portion of the boot band to which a pressing force in an inner diameter direction is applied when the diameter of the boot band is reduced is arranged in a circumferential region of a thin portion of the boot.

Abstract: A drive axle assembly provides a maximum bending angle by way of a structure of a shaft bearing supported by a drive shaft with a compact assembly structure. The drive axle assembly is preferably configured to include, a wheel bearing assembled to an axle housing, a boot having a large diameter portion of one end connected to an outer ring of the wheel bearing, a drive shaft having an orbit formed along a circumferential direction of an outer circumferential surface, and a shaft bearing assembled between a small diameter portion of the other end of the boot and the drive shaft, and configured to restrict the rotation of the boot as a rolling element is rotated along the orbit.

Abstract: A torque limiter includes a first side plate, a second side plate, a friction disc, a pressure plate, and a biasing member. The first side plate includes an attachment surface. The attachment surface faces in an axial direction so as to be attached to a flywheel. The second side plate has a smaller outer diameter than the outer diameter of the first side plate. The second side plate is disposed so as to not overlap the attachment surface as seen in an axial direction. The second side plate is attached to the first side plate.

Abstract: A constant velocity joint spider and constant velocity joint therewith, wherein the constant velocity joint spider has an annular body with a through bore extending along a central axis and a plurality of trunnions. Each trunnion has an outer surface extending radially outwardly from the annular body to a free end. Each outer surface defines at least one running surface. Each free end has a first portion having a first radius and at least one second portion having a second radius, the at least one second portion extends between the first portion and the at least one running surface. The first radius is greater than the second radius.

Abstract: A drive unit (10) for a vehicle including an electric machine (12) having a rotor shaft (14) and a transmission (16) with a transmission shaft (18). The transmission shaft (18) is rotatably mounted in a first housing section (22) with a first rolling bearing (20) and the rotor shaft (14) is rotatably mounted in a second housing section (26) with a rolling second bearing (24). The transmission shaft (18) and the rotor shaft (14) are coupled to one another in a rotationally fixed manner. A third rolling bearing (28), which has an inner bearing ring (30), is arranged at the transition between the transmission shaft (18) and the rotor shaft (14), The inner bearing ring (30) is in contact with the rotor shaft (14) and the transmission shaft (18) with its inner surface (32).