Abstract: A connector is provided for connecting an auxiliary device to a fluid circulating system. The connector comprises a body with inlet and outlet ports for connection to the fluid circulating system, and an auxiliary port for connection to the auxiliary device. The auxiliary port diverts fluid from the inlet to the auxiliary device and returns fluid to the outlet port. A collar surrounds the auxiliary port, secured by two spring clips. When the spring clips are both locked, movement between the connector and auxiliary device is prevented. When the first clip is released and the second clip is locked, rotation between the connector and the auxiliary device about the central axis and a predetermined amount of movement along the axis is permitted. The connector can be fitted in a variety of orientations relative to the auxiliary device and angular adjustment is possible while the two remain connected and sealed.

Abstract: A tube fitting includes a multi-way tube member and a coupler. The multi-way tube member includes three interconnected tube-connecting segments, one of which has two locking portions disposed at a distal end thereof. The coupler includes a cap section covering one of the tube-connecting segments having the locking portions, two resilient retaining portions snapped respectively to the locking portions, a guide tube section extending from the cap section into the one of the tube-connecting segments, and a connecting tube section extending from the cap section in a direction away from the guide tube section for connection with an additional coupler. A curable filler can be filled among the multi-way tube member, the coupler, and a tube for fixing the tube within the multi-way tube member.

Abstract: A joint yoke (7, 107) for a universal joint (2) has a first yoke arm (11, 111) and a second yoke arm (12, 112). The first and second yoke arms (11, 12) have at least two recesses (33, 33?, 34, 34?). The yoke arms (11, 12, 111, 112) have, radially to the axis of rotation (X), an outer portion (A) and an inner portion (B) adjacent to the outer portion (A). The wall thickness (d1) of the yoke arms (11, 12, 111, 112), in a radial direction to the bearing axis (Y) in a plane orthogonal to the axis of rotation (X) and through the joint center (M), is reduced in the outer portion relative to the inner portion (B).

Abstract: A vibration damper includes an input side and output side, one or more elastic elements for transmitting force between the input side and the output side, and a centrifugal force pendulum having a pendulum flange and one or more pendulum masses which are attached movably to the pendulum flange in the plane of rotation of the pendulum flange. It is proposed that certain ratios of masses and volumes of the elastic elements and of the pendulum masses be formed. If one or more of the ratios lie in specified ranges, then good damping or elimination of torsional vibrations by the vibration damper can be assumed.

Abstract: A fluidic coupler assembly (10) for use in a light-guided flow cell comprises a coupler body (12) having a sealing face (10a), a tubular insert such as an optical fiber (16) passing through a through bore (14) of the coupler body and through a ferrule (18) located adjacent the sealing face of the coupler body. A backing plug (20) holds the ferrule in position within the coupler body.

Abstract: A damper includes a first, second, and third rotation member rotatable around a rotation axis, a first elastic portion interposed between the first rotation member and the second rotation member and elastically deformed by a relative rotation between the first rotation member and the second rotation member, a second elastic portion interposed between the second rotation member and the third rotation member and elastically deformed by a relative rotation between the second rotation member and the third rotation member, and a dynamic vibration absorber. The dynamic vibration absorber includes a rolling element that is positioned at an inner side relative to the first elastic portion and the second elastic portion in a radial direction of the rotation axis, and is rotatable relative to the second rotation member.

Abstract: A portable, foldable, self-standing A-frame barrier and display panel, preferably made up of a single sheet of corrugated material scored and folded along a number of parallel lines to create multiple upright panel sections. When folded to form the A-frame structure, the device is capable of serving as both an upright barrier and a display board. Two side panel sections meet along an apex edge that preferably incorporates retractable handles. Two base panel half sections are folded so as to have their edges meet in the formation of a base support. Elastic cord assemblies are incorporated into the base sections to draw the sections together and to facilitate retention of the A-frame in an upright configuration. Hook ends on the elastic cord assemblies facilitate retention of the A-frame in position on a flat surface.

Abstract: A torque limiting device includes a handle; a drive shaft attached to the handle; a torque limiting assembly coupled to the drive shaft; the torque limiting assembly further including a shaft element; a first transmission member housing the shaft element; a second transmission member, the second transmission member being fixed to the shaft element and interacting with the first transmission member.

Abstract: A flexible joint for attachment to a suspension link. The flexible joint includes a housing, where the housing includes an external surface and an internal surface. The flexible joint also includes a joint insert. The joint insert includes a first section and a second section attached to the first section at an attachment point. The joint insert also includes an inner sleeve, where the inner sleeve includes a first portion in the first section of the joint insert and a second portion in the second section of the joint insert. The inner sleeve also includes a channel, where the channel is configured to receive at least a portion of an external device and an external surface. The joint insert further includes an elastomer, where the elastomer is fused to at least a portion of the external surface of the inner sleeve, a portion of the elastomer is in contact with the internal surface of the housing, and the elastomer is not permanently attached to the internal surface.

Abstract: A railing system for mounting to railings of a fence includes a first strip and a second strip. The first and second strips each have a generally planar surface. The first and second strips can be mounted to respective fence railings. The first and second strips each have a plurality of openings extending for receiving a plurality of anchors. Each anchor has a flared portion to prevent passage of the flared portion through the respective opening and anchor the anchor against one of the first and second strips. A plurality of elongated barriers each of a fixed length extends from the first strip to the second strip when mounted to respective fence railings. Each barrier is connectable to a pair of anchors, and when connected to respective anchors, extends linearly from the first strip to the second strip.

Abstract: A damper assembly for a motor vehicle drive train is provided. The damper assembly includes a spring retainer retaining arc springs; an engine-side cover for connecting to an engine crankshaft, the spring retainer being fixed to the engine-side cover; and a seal configuration between the engine-side cover and the spring retainer. The seal configuration, the engine-side cover and the spring retainer define an arc spring cavity for lubricating fluid to lubricate the arc springs. The seal configuration is configured to prevent lubricating fluid from radially exiting the arc spring cavity during rotation of the damper assembly about a center axis thereof. A method of forming a damper assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A fixing element has a base area that is provided for the purpose of being welded to a component, and a functional head protruding from a base area that is formed by at least one spherical, or sphere-like element. The fixing element may be welded to a first component and function as a male fixing element that cooperates with a female fixing element of a second component such that the first and second components are detachably connectable via the fixing elements.

Abstract: A flange fixing structure is provided that fixes flange parts respectively provided to two pipe conduits by means of a fixture in a butting manner via a gasket. In this flange fixing structure, when an effective length of the fixture is denoted by L0, a linear expansion coefficient of the fixture is denoted by ?0, thicknesses of n (where n is an integer of 1 or more) members held by the fixture are respectively denoted by t1 to tn, and linear expansion coefficients of the n members are respectively denoted by ?1 to ?n, a product L0?0 of the effective length L0 of the fixture and the linear expansion coefficient ?0 of the fixture is substantially equal to a sum ?ti?i (i=1 to n) of products of the respective thicknesses t1 to tn and the respective linear expansion coefficients ?1 to ?n.

Abstract: A universal joint bearing for a joint cross of a universal joint includes a hollow cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis and a base in an end region of the body, at least one first needle roller set including a first plurality of rollers inside the cylindrical body and at least one second needle roller set including a second plurality of rollers inside the cylindrical body. The first needle roller set is disposed adjacent to the second needle roller set in a direction of the longitudinal axis, and at least one of the first plurality of rollers is longer than at least one of the second plurality of rollers.

Abstract: In a drive force transmission device, a shock-absorbable rubber is placed between a driving-side rotatable body and a driven-side rotatable body. A bridge portion is placed at a deep side of a holding recess of the shock-absorbable rubber and connects between a primary damper portion and a secondary damper portion. At least one cut part penetrates through the bridge portion in an axial direction of the shock-absorbable body and extends in a radial direction of the shock-absorbable body.

Abstract: A torque coupler includes a first torque plate having a first slot extending in a radial direction, and a second torque plate having a second slot extending in the radial direction. The second slot has a side formed of a flexible beam. A cam plate is pivotable about an axis, and has a cam slot having a first portion at a first radial distance from the axis and a second portion at a second radial distance, where the second distance is greater than the first distance. A torque transfer member is slidably received within the first slot, the second slot, and the cam slot. The transfer member transferring torque between the first and second torque plates. A drive device rotates the cam plate about the axis, which causes the first cam slot to radially slide the transfer member along the flexible beam.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a torque damper apparatus can achieve reduced stiffness as well as sufficient vibration absorbing property while increasing the dampening ratio of the torque variation. In some embodiments, a torque damper apparatus comprises an input member to which an engine torque is inputted; damper springs able to absorb variation of torque inputted from the input member; and/or a driving power of the engine configured to be transmitted to an output shaft of a vehicle via the input member and the damper springs. The damper springs can comprise a plurality of coil springs arranged along the circumference of the input member. The torque damper apparatus can further comprise a plurality of separate members interposed between the damper springs and configured to be independently rotated with respect to each other when the engine torque is transmitted thereto.

Abstract: A damping device for a shaft in rotation around an axis of rotation parallel to a direction (A). The said damping device includes a support, a plate, a collar, and clamping means. The said support is stationary and is provided with a first opening, with the said plate being provided with a second opening and the said collar being provided with a third opening. The said shaft passes simultaneously through the said first, second, and third openings with, respectively, a first radial gap, a second radial gap, and a third radial gap, with the said third radial gap being smaller than the said first and second radial gaps. The said collar is movable with respect to the said support in a plane perpendicular to the said direction (A), with the said clamping means pressing the said plate against the said collar and the said collar against the said support.

Abstract: Vehicle restraints and fence systems that offer better protection to the driver and vehicle in the event of an accident where the car becomes airborne and leaves the road or track, and catch fences for halting the overrun of a car leaving a racetrack. The catch fences may have pivotable poles and a cable extending between the poles. Net or fencing is installed between the poles, supported by the cable. The poles may be angled or curved, with a plurality of cables extending therebetween or with a net extending from the poles and attached to a Steel and Foam Energy Reduction barrier.

Abstract: A joint assembly including a first yoke and a second yoke is provided. A sleeve is coupled to the first and second yokes and a centering device engages the ends of the first and second yokes. The centering device is configured to maintain the angular positions of the first and second yokes relative to one another, and is substantially fixed from rotation during rotation of the first and second yokes.