Abstract: A shoe for hydrodynamic bearing configured to be placed in contact with a lubricating fluid is described, the shoe includes a base made of metallic material, a coating made of insulating material coupled to the base, and a temperature probe. The probe includes a temperature sensor positioned inside the coating and a conducting wire extending between a first end connected to the temperature sensor and a second end facing outside the coating and configured to be in contact with the lubricating fluid.

Abstract: This gas bearing device comprises: a bump foil that is disposed on a stationary holding member facing a rotary member, and has a corrugated shape with a plurality of continuous peaks; and a top foil disposed on the bump foil. The bump foil includes a first bump foil on the rotary member side, and a second bump foil on the stationary holding member side that are disposed to face each other. The first bump foil and the second bump foil engage with each other so that sloping surfaces of the peaks thereof overlap each other, and gaps are formed respectively between the tops of the peaks and between the bottoms of the first bump foil and second bump foil overlapping each other.

Abstract: Provided are a cage for a rolling bearing capable of satisfying different required characteristics while securing cage strength, and a rolling bearing using the cage. A cage 5 holds a plurality of balls 4 in a rolling bearing 1, is guided by an outer ring 3, and includes: cage bodies 8 and 11 having an annular shape and including a pocket hole for accommodating each of the balls 4; a resin portion 9 formed at least in a portion on which each of the balls 4 slides in an inner surface of the pocket hole of the cage body 8; and a resin portion 12 having a composition different from that of the resin portion 9 and formed in a guide portion of the cage body 11 sliding on the outer ring 3.

Abstract: A cooling system can include a hydraulic oil tank. The cooling system can further include a return valve connected to the hydraulic oil tank to supply flow to a cooling circuit. The cooling circuit can include a hydraulic oil cooling (HOC) element and an axle oil cooling (AOC) element connected in series. The cooling system can include a flow control device to route oil away from the HOC and toward the AOC based on an oil condition or a system condition.

Abstract: A handcart open on two sides having a frame, wherein the frame has a front frame, a rear frame, two symmetrical side frames, a chassis and wheels; the front frame has two vertical pipes, a lower horizontal pipe, a baffle and two connecting belts; a fixing base and a wheel are arranged at the top and bottom of each vertical pipe respectively, and two ends of the lower horizontal pipe are respectively mounted on lower ends of the two vertical pipes; a low end of the baffle is rotatably connected with the low horizontal pipe, and two sides of the baffle are respectively riveted to the two fixing bases through one connecting belt; the rear frame also has a structure consisting of vertical pipes.

Abstract: A wheel system for a snowmobile ski provided with an adapter plate secured thereto is provided. The wheel system includes an actuating assembly having a support plate removably connectable to the adapter plate to enable connection and disconnection of the actuating assembly from the adapter plate and from the snowmobile ski. The wheel system also includes an actuator pivotally connectable to the support plate and operable between an idle configuration and an engaged configuration. The wheel system further has a wheel coupled to the actuator and adapted to be positioned in a raised position spaced from a ground surface when operating the actuating assembly in the idle configuration, and a lowered position in engagement with the ground surface when operating the actuating assembly in the engaged configuration.

Abstract: An axial roller bearing assembly includes an annular plastic cage comprising a plurality of openings distributed along the circumferential direction of the cage. A plurality of rollers are provided in a respective opening of the cage; and a support ring is provided circumferentially around the outer perimeter of the cage and in contact with the cage for providing strengthening support to the plastic material of the cage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sway bar system comprising a damping link that couples a first end of a sway bar to a first location on a vehicle. The damping link is comprised of a body comprising a damping chamber and a reservoir. There is also a through shaft coupled to a piston, where the piston divides the chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber. A high-pressure line is fluidly coupled with the chamber and the reservoir and allows fluid to flow from the first chamber and the second chamber to the reservoir. A low-pressure line is fluidly coupled with the chamber and the reservoir and allows fluid to flow from the reservoir to the first chamber and the second chamber. The high-pressure line and the low-pressure line assist in self-centering the sway bar.

Abstract: A track tensioning mechanism and method includes a bracket assembly coupled to an axle of a tensioner wheel configured to engage a track to be tensioned. The bracket assembly has its own axle, which is configured to rotatably engage with a body of the vehicle. The axle of the bracket assembly is laterally offset from the axle of the tensioner wheel, enabling the track to be loosened or tightened by rotating the bracket assembly about its own axle between first and second positions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a track assembly comprising a track support beam for supporting road wheels, a drive wheel member, a drive arrangement for drive wheel member operation and an endless track disposed around said road wheels and drive wheel member. Said drive arrangement comprises a drive unit for drive wheel member drive, and a brake arrangement for braking of the drive wheel member. Said track support beam has an outer side facing away from a vehicle body and an inner side facing towards said vehicle body when said track assembly is connected to the vehicle body. Said drive arrangement comprises a drive axle coaxially arranged relative to a centre axis of said drive wheel member for rotating said drive wheel member. Said brake arrangement is configured to journal in bearings in connection to an outer portion of the drive axle protruding from the outer side of said track support beam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid dynamic bearing system, comprising a bearing bush and a shaft rotatably supported in the bearing bush, wherein an annular pressure plate is arranged at the shaft and wherein a bearing gap is formed which is filled with a bearing fluid, and wherein at least one fluid dynamic axial bearing is formed between an end face of the pressure plate and an end face of a cover plate, wherein the fluid dynamic axial bearing has groove structures provided on the pressure plate or the cover plate wherein, in the connection or junction region between the shaft and the pressure plate, at least one axially extending recess or hole is present, wherein the opening of the recess or hole of the pressure plate and the groove structure of the axial bearing do not overlap in the radial direction.

Abstract: A steering device includes: a steering shaft; a transmitting mechanism configured to transmit the rotation of the steering shaft to a steered wheel; a power cylinder; a rotary valve configured to selectively supply a hydraulic fluid to the pair of the fluid chambers in accordance with the rotation of the steering shaft; and an electric motor configured to provide a rotation force through a speed reduction device to the steering shaft, the steering shaft including a first shaft connected to the steering wheel, and a second shaft connected to the first shaft, and configured to output the rotation force inputted from the first shaft, to the transmitting mechanism side, and the electric motor being connected through the speed reduction device to the second shaft.

Abstract: A rover includes a suspension configured to traverse uneven and unpredictable terrain, such as for example on an astronomical body. Each wheel is independently suspended off of the rover chassis with a linkage assembly comprising a pair of canted links which are able to continuously rotate relative to each other without collision or interference. The links allow the rover to independently adjust the height of each wheel relative to the chassis to drive over difficult terrain, and further allow the linkage assembly at each wheel to rotate 360° to effectively step or walk over particularly difficult terrain.

Abstract: A tractive element for a power machine can include a frame, an endless track, a drive sprocket, and a first set of split rollers. The first set of rollers can include a first roller rotatably coupled to the first plate with a first axis of rotation and a second roller rotatably coupled to the second plate with a second axis of rotation. The first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation can be spaced apart from one another with a first roller offset distance, along a front-to-back direction of the tractive element, that can provide improved ride quality.

Abstract: The invention discloses a bicycle drive system (10) and a kit. The drive system comprises a drive unit (15) comprising a housing, a motor unit (20) having a stator (21), a rotor (22) and an output shaft and accommodated in the housing, and a first stage deceleration unit (30) having an input part connected to the output shaft of the motor unit and an output part; a mounting unit (50) configured to secure and hold the drive unit on a bicycle body (70); and a second stage deceleration unit (40) arranged external to the drive unit and detachably mounted on the first stage deceleration unit for connection to a pedal assembly (80). The drive unit, the mounting unit and the second stage deceleration unit are each provided as a modular part for assembling to the bicycle.

Abstract: A steering assembly for a steer-by-wire vehicle comprises a rotatably mounted steering column configured for attachment of a steering member at one end, the steering column being rotatable about its longitudinal axis. The steering assembly further comprises a damper having a housing defining a volume for receipt of damping fluid; a rotor within the housing, the rotor being coupled with the steering column and rotatable therewith; a stator mounted within the housing, the stator being moveable within the housing within a defined range of movement; and a biasing arrangement acting on the stator. Each of the stator and rotor comprises a shear surface, the shear surfaces of the stator and the rotor being positioned adjacent one another to generate a resistance to rotation of the rotor when the housing contains damping fluid.

Abstract: A mount apparatus for mounting a hitch-mountable device on a front end of a vehicle includes a base plate with a front surface and a back surface each extending between a top edge and a bottom edge of the base plate and between a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge of the base plate. A hook is coupled to the top edge of the base plate. The hook extending rearwardly and downwardly from the top edge and is configured for engaging a top of the vehicle grill guard to attach the base plate to the vehicle grill guard. A receiver hitch tube is coupled to and extending forwardly from the front surface of the base plate.

Abstract: A displacement unit includes a pin, a sleeve, a plurality of rolling elements, and a rolling element cage. The pin includes a plurality of external raceways. The sleeve includes a plurality of internal raceways. The sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of the pin. The rolling element cage includes a plurality of openings configured to each accommodate a rolling element of the plurality of rolling elements. The rolling element cage is configured to be received around the pin and disposed radially between the pin and the sleeve. The plurality of rolling elements are configured to be received at least partially within (i) the plurality of external raceways of the pin and (ii) the plurality of internal raceways of the sleeve.

Abstract: Connecting straps for use for example in sports activities and methods of attaching the connecting straps. In one example, a connecting Y-strap for connecting two motorcycles together includes a body portion including a webbing sleeve and a band of elastic material disposed within the webbing sleeve, the band of elastic material being secured to the webbing material at each of a first end and a second end of the body portion, and first and second peg strap portions extending in a Y configuration from the first end of the body portion. Each of the first and second peg strap portions may have a peg loop formed at respective distal ends of the first and second peg strap portions. Examples of the connecting Y-strap may further include a strap length extending from the second end of the body portion, the strap length having an end loop at its distal end.

Abstract: A drive assembly of a vehicle operable with muscular power and/or motor power. The drive assembly including a drive unit, a frame interface, wherein the drive unit is arranged at least partially between a first wall and a second wall of the frame interface, a first bracket holding the drive unit on the first wall, and a second bracket holding the drive unit on the second wall. The first bracket comprises a first damping sleeve inserted into a first opening of the drive unit, the second bracket comprises a second damping sleeve inserted into a second opening of the drive unit, wherein each damping sleeve is screwed to the corresponding wall by means of a screw. Each damping sleeve comprises a sleeve, and a damping element which at least partially surrounds the sleeve and is formed from a vibration-damping material.