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).

Abstract: An intermediate shaft includes a first hollow shaft portion in which a plurality of grooves are formed in a longitudinal direction thereof, a second hollow shaft portion coupled at one end thereof to a first slip member, provided to be accommodated inside the first hollow shaft portion, and slipped into the first hollow shaft portion when a collision occurs, and a shaft portion to which a second slip member is coupled, provided to be accommodated inside the second hollow shaft portion, and slipped into the second hollow shaft portion when the collision occurs. A first press-in portion is formed on an inner circumference of the first hollow shaft portion to protrude therefrom, thereby pressing and supporting the first slip member.

Abstract: A damping mechanism for providing vibration damping between coaxially mounted first, outer, shaft and second, inner, shaft of a drive train. The damping mechanism includes a friction disk, a Belleville spring and an adjustment shim arranged to be mounted under a pre-load force within the first shaft exerting a force against the second shaft, the damping mechanism arranged to be secured in the first shaft by a locking nut.

Abstract: A metallic coupling for a drive shaft includes a first cylindrical flange extending axially along a center axis and a second cylindrical flange extending axially along the center axis and spaced axially from the first cylindrical flange. The metallic coupling also includes a first plurality and a second plurality of connectors. Each connector of the first plurality of connectors extends from the first cylindrical flange to the second cylindrical flange and are spaced circumferentially apart from each other about the center axis. Each connector of the second plurality of connectors also extends from the first cylindrical flange to the second cylindrical flange and are spaced circumferentially apart from each other about the center axis. The second plurality of connectors are radially inward from the first plurality of connectors relative to the center axis. An annular gap is radially between the first plurality of connectors and the second plurality of connectors.

Abstract: A constant velocity joint configured to be coupled to an interconnecting shaft includes: an outer race forming a plurality of outer ball tracks; an inner race forming a plurality of inner ball tracks; a ball cage interposed between the outer race and the inner race and forming a plurality of windows; and a plurality of torque transmitting balls. The outer race and the inner race are configured to implement an angular articulation function that allows for relative angular displacement therebetween, and the inner race is coupled to the interconnecting shaft via a ball spline coupling structure to implement a length displacement function. The ball spline coupling structure includes: an outer spline groove; an inner spline groove; a sleeve member interposed between the inner race and the interconnecting shaft; and a plurality of spline balls, with said spline balls being accommodated within a sleeve window formed on the sleeve member.

Abstract: A composite shaft includes a plurality of composite elements arranged about an axis to form a hollow shaft with at least one undulation. The plurality of composite elements incudes a first group of the composite elements arranged about the axis offset by an angle +? and a second group of the composite elements arranged about the axis offset by an angle ?? to form a web with the first group of composite elements. The first and second groups of the plurality of composite elements are configured to cooperate with one another to allow the hollow shaft to be flexible under axial load and stiff under rotational load.

Abstract: A surgical tool including a socket having a housing and an aperture within the housing, the socket configured to receive a ball and a pin at least partially in the aperture. The ball is positioned at least partially in the socket and configured to rotate within the socket, the ball comprising an elongated opening extending through the ball. The pin is coupled to the socket and disposed at least partially in the socket on opposite sides of the socket, the pin including a first longitudinal axis and extending through the elongated opening of the ball between opposite sides of the socket. The ball is configured to partially rotate about the first longitudinal axis of the pin, and partially rotate, about a second axis perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis of the pin, in a plane aligned with the elongated opening.

Abstract: A flexible coupling includes a first flange and a second flange, wherein in a relaxed state the first flange and the second flange are each aligned along a longitudinal axis. A plurality of first coupling members extends from the first flange. Each first coupling member includes a first and second driving beam meeting at a first node to form a topologically triangular truss. A plurality of second coupling members extend from the second flange. Each second coupling member includes a first and second driven beam extending from the second flange and meeting at a second node to form a topologically triangular truss. The first node of each of the first coupling members is connected to the second node of a respective one of the second coupling members.