Abstract: A method for mounting a bushing into a metal member which comprises providing a metal member forming a bushing receiving opening in the metal member, the opening defined by an annular edge portion surrounding the opening. A bushing is then forced through the opening in a bushing driving direction such that the bushing engages the annular edge portion and deforms the annular edge portion in the bushing driving direction to form an annular flange portion on the metal member which projects in the driving direction and engages an exterior surface of the bushing in an interference fit relation so as to securely retain the bushing within the opening.

Abstract: This invention provides, in a vibration isolating bushing comprising an inner and an outer cylinders cencentrically spaced apart and a rubber elastomer interconnecting both cylinders by vulcanization forming, such that it is possible to ensure sufficiently a forcing allowance of the outer cylinder when press fitted to a support member, to improve the workability upon assembling, and to avoid the outer cylinder from releasing and dropping off from the inner cylinder even if the rubber elastomer is ruptured. According to its expedient, the inner cylinder is formed at its axial extremities with outwardly upset portions, the outer cylinder is formed at its one axial extremity with a flange portion having a larger diameter than an outside diameter of the upset portion, and an inside diameter of the extremity of the outer cylinder is made smaller than the outside diameter of the upset portion.

Abstract: A rolling bearing composed of a combination of bearing wings formed with a steel material and rolling elements formed with a ceramic material, wherein the residual austenite amount of the steel material forming the rolling rings is controlled to a specific value. By the construction, at rolling of the rolling elements formed with a relatively hard ceramic material, the occurrence of the surface scratches of the rolling elements can be restrained, which results in restraining the vibrations and noises caused by the rolling bearing.

Abstract: A single-use damping mechanism. A piston assembly fits within a chamber defined by a piston receiving member. The distal end of the piston receiving member includes a first and second passages which are disposed in fluidic series between the chamber and the ambient air. The first, inner passage is relatively small and controls the damping time of the mechanism. The second, outer passage is relatively large and holds a sealing assembly that prevents fluid from escaping from the chamber, through the first passage, until the mechanism is to be used. The piston assembly includes a pressure relief assembly, which comprises a cavity filled with a compressible material, into and out of which fluid can flow as necessary to protect the mechanism from temperature related pressure changes, and yet which does not interfere with the damping characteristics of the mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic shock-absorber equipped with a height sensor which is to be mounted onto a rail vehicle. The aim of the invention is to prevent components of the rail vehicle, such as supports for the superstructure and/or an additional volume of pressure formed by a cradle, from being drilled or modified in another way in order to create the installation space for the height sensor. The inventive pneumatic shock-absorber is characterized in that an upper extension arm and a lower extension arm extend laterally from the upper support plate and lower mounting plate respectively and that the height sensor is positioned between the two extension arms.

Abstract: A bearing support for facilitating removal and replacement of a bearing and supporting the rotatable shaft while the bearing is removed from the shaft. The bearing support includes a bearing support including a bearing mounting structure for being supported on the machine. A bearing assembly is provided for receiving a portion of the shaft. A bearing housing assembly is positioned between the bearing assembly and the bearing mounting structure. The bearing assembly is supported on the bearing housing assembly and the bearing housing assembly is supported on the bearing mounting structure. The bearing housing assembly is removable from the bearing mounting structure prior to removal of the bearing assembly from the shaft for facilitating removal of the bearing assembly from the shaft. Another aspect of the invention includes a shaft support system for facilitating removal and replacement of a bearing assembly adapted for supporting a shaft on a machine.

Abstract: A bicycle speed control apparatus for controlling a gear transmission mechanism via a drive cable connected to a bicycle is disclosed. The bicycle speed control apparatus includes a first seat connected to a bicycle handlebar and a second seat having a shaft used to connect to the first seat. A cylindrical sleeve member is used to connect to the drive cable and provided with first teeth, second teeth and third teeth in parallel. A first shifting lever and a second shifting lever are provided to pivot on the shaft. A first pawl and a second pawl are provided to movably mount on the first shifting lever and the second shifting lever, respectively. A resilient member is used to position on the shaft so as to engage the third teeth and disengage the first pawl from the first teeth and disengage the second pawl from the second teeth.

Abstract: A suspension assembly for a motor vehicle includes a wheel assembly attached to the frame of a motor vehicle for movement in response to uneven roadway surfaces. A first inductive coil attached to the frame is mounted along an axis, and a second inductive coil is mounted co-axially with the first inductive coil and for movement with the wheel assembly. The inductive coils are movable relative to one another along the axis. An electromagnetic force generated by the inductive coils provides spring and dampening forces for the motor vehicle. Further, variation in the inductance between the coils is measurement to determine the relative position between the coils in order to monitor motor vehicle ride height.

Abstract: A disk brake for a bicycle includes a body having a first portion with a first passage defined in the first portion and a second portion with a second passage defined to correspond to the first passage. A first slot is defined in the body and communicates with the first passage and the second passage. A second slot is defined in an outer periphery of the body and communicates with the first slot. A locking notch is defined in the outer periphery of the body and communicates with the first slot near the second slot. A driving device is mounted in the body. Two brake pads are securely mounted in the first slot. Each brake pad includes an ear extending out to engage the locking notch to prevent the brake pad from rotating during braking.

Abstract: A hydraulic antivibration sleeve comprising two constrictive strength members interconnected by an elastomer body which defines first and second diametrically opposite working chambers and a side compensation chamber. The two working chambers communicate with each other via a constricted passage, while the compensation chamber communicates with the first working chamber only via another constricted passage. The elastomer wall which defines the second working chamber is free and is not in contact with the inner strength member except in a certain range of values for the radial static load supported by the sleeve: this provides two different modes of operation depending on the value of said static load.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake assembly for a vehicle having an air spring wherein a brake signal operates a brake cylinder of the vehicle. A proportioning valve, having its load responsive element disabled and being responsive to the brake signal, provides a proportioned brake signal to the brake cylinder. A switch, responsive to an air spring pressure signal selectively connects the brake signal to the brake cylinder. The present invention further relates to a method for retrofitting a brake system by disabling the load sensing element of a proportioning valve and inserting a switch in parallel with the proportioning valve.

Abstract: A device for attenuating the amplitudes of impacts, especially against the wheel of a vehicle. At least one piston is accommodated in a housing and divides it into two attenuating spaces. The piston is attached to a piston rod and operates in conjunction with a component that handles smaller amplitudes. This component is either a diaphragm or a displaceable rigid disk that divides a space and communicates hydraulically with either the upper or with the lower attenuating space.

Abstract: A bicycle cable disc brake is provided with a cam assembly that has improved efficiency during movement under high pressure. Basically, the cable disc brake has a cable housing, a pair of friction members and an actuated mechanism. The first friction member is movably coupled to the caliper housing between a release position and a braking position. The second caliper is also coupled to the caliper housing and arranged substantially parallel to the first friction member to form a rotor receiving slot therebetween. The actuated mechanism is movably coupled to the caliper housing to move the first friction member from the release position towards the second friction member to the braking position. The actuated mechanism has a pair of cam members movably arranged between an axially retracted position and an axially extended position with a guide member interconnecting the cam members during movement between the axial retracted position and the axially extended position.

Abstract: A face clutch coupling device between rotating members comprises a first clutch element and a second clutch element which have face teeth and are movable relative to one another between a disengagement position and an engagement position in which the rotating members are coupled for rotation with one another. The device also comprises braking members which are associated with the clutch elements and by virtue of which, when there is relative motion between the rotating members, a preliminary driving interaction of the rotating members is brought about in the engagement position.

Abstract: A hydraulic engine mount includes a bushing assembly having a core bonded to an inner support structure by an elastomeric material. The inner support structure includes a first ring, a second ring, and a plurality of legs. The first ring includes an annular wall, an outer end wall, and an inner end wall. The second ring includes an annular wall, an outer end wall, and an inner end wall. The legs are integrally formed with and between the first and second rings, so that the first ring, the second ring, and the legs are formed as a one-piece component that does not require a post-forming operation. A housing receives the bushing assembly. Fluid chambers are formed between the bushing assembly and the housing to dampen vibrations as hydraulic fluid is displaced between the chambers.

Abstract: A braking apparatus used to brake a vehicle has a brake actuator that actuates at least one brake of the vehicle through a cable that mechanically interconnects the brake actuator to the brake pedal of the vehicle through a cable shield tube that is anchored to a first anchor point and a second anchor point. The first anchor point is separated a fixed distance from the brake actuator by a base plate, and the second attachment point is separated a fixed distance from the brake pedal by attaching the second attachment point to a firewall of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vibration-damping device for damping vibrations of a vibrative member of a vehicle, including: a mass member disposed in the vibrative member such that the mass member is non-adhesive to and is displaceable independent of and relative to the vibrative member; the mass member and the vibrative member being brought into impact against with each other at their abutting portions. At least one of the abutting portions of the mass member and the vibrative member is formed of an elastic member adapted to undergo shear deformation in a direction in which the mass member and vibrative member are brought into impact against each other.

Abstract: A switched vibration isolator has an elastic base member fixed to a first fitting member, and a tubular member fixed the elastic base member. A partition device is disposed in the tubular member, and has an outer diameter, a first partition side opposing the elastic base member defining a main liquid chamber therebetween, and a second partition side opposite the first partition side. The partition device defines an orifice communicating with the main liquid chamber. A partition receiving plate has a diameter greater than an outer diameter of the partition device and the partition device is mounted thereon. A diaphragm is disposed opposing the partition receiving plate and defining an auxiliary liquid chamber communicated with the main liquid chamber via the orifice. The partition receiving plate and the diaphragm are fixed in place together by an end of the tubular member.

Abstract: The invention provides an antivibration device lightweight and excellent in heat interception, wherein a top opening of a main body fitting (1) and an upper attachment fitting (2) are interconnected through a vibration-isolating base (3); a stopper fitting (8) of a generally cylinder form partly cutout is connected to the main body fitting (1) with its upper edge bent inwardly to form a stopper portion (81), which is located above a stop flange (22) of the upper attachment fitting (2) and has a stopper function against a large vertical displacement; a stopper rubber member (15) is fitted to the stopper fitting (8) so as to extend from the upper surface of the stopper portion (81) to an outer surface of its side plate by vulcanization molding; the cutout portion (83) of the stopper fitting (8) is plugged by a heat shield rubber membrane portion (17) vulcanization molded integrally with the stopper rubber member (15).

Abstract: An electrical circuit for selectively operating a vehicle parking brake (16) with the energizing and de-energizing of a coil (50) of a solenoid valve (30) in response to an operator input. The electrical circuit comprising a source of electrical energy (V Bat), an operator actuable switch (47) connected by line (59) to the coil (50) and a first microprocessor (49) which in turn is connected by an electronically controllable switch (45) through a low side driver (51) to connect line (57) from coil (50) with a ground (55) and a second microprocessor (53) connected to the first microprocessor (49) and electronically controllable switch (45) for detecting erroneous first microprocessor (49) operation.