Abstract: A stabilizer bar assembly has a stabilizer bar and a pair of bushing assemblies. Each bushing assembly has an elastomeric bushing disposed around the stabilizer bar and an outer metal member disposed around the elastomeric bushing. The outer metal member compresses the elastomeric bushing between the stabilizer bar and the outer metal member to a prespecified percent of compression. When the stabilizer bar rotates with respect to the outer metal member, the compression of the elastomeric bushing stops movement between the elastomeric bushing and the stabilizer bar and between the elastomeric bushing and the outer metal member. A fastening strap is attached to the outer metal member to attach the stabilizer bar assembly to a vehicle.

Abstract: In a dust cover mounting structure of a hydraulic shock absorber (10), a spring seat (15) is formed in a non-annular outer shape, a standing-up rib (34) is provided in an outer edge thereof, and a mounting portion (51) of a dust cover (50) is formed in a non-annular outer shape profiling an inner periphery of the rib (34) of the spring seat (15) and is received in the inner periphery of the rib (34).

Abstract: Device and method for controlling at least one operating-dynamics variable of a vehicle in closed loop. The device includes a braking system which contains a reservoir for accommodating a braking medium, and at least one brake circuit. The brake circuit includes first valve arrangements on the output side and a second valve arrangement on the incoming side. Wheel brake cylinders allocated to the brake circuit are connected to the first valve arrangements. The reservoir is connected to the second valve arrangement. The device includes a system with which the wheel brake cylinder exhibiting the greatest brake pressure is ascertained for the at least one brake circuit. If a driver-independent brake actuation exists, then the brake pressure of the wheel brake cylinder exhibiting the greatest brake pressure is adjusted by appropriate driving of the second valve arrangement.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing structure includes an elastic helical body, and an elastic helical curved tube. The elastic helical body is formed with a plurality of loops and a plurality of buffer spaces each defined between any two adjacent loops. The elastic helical curved tube is formed with a plurality of curved convex portions each inserted into a respective buffer space and urged between any two adjacent loops. Thus, the buffer spaces of the elastic helical body provide a cushioning effect. In addition, the elastic helical body and the elastic helical curved tube produce an elastic restoring force, so as to damp and reduce the stress applied on the shoe sole, thereby providing a shock-absorbing effect.

Abstract: A linkage for connecting a brake cable to an actuator lever in a drum-in-hat park brake assembly. The linkage is defined by a continuous wire that is shaped into a base with parallel and adjacent first and second legs located in a first plane perpendicular to the base and parallel and adjacent third and fourth legs located in a second plane perpendicular to the base. The first and second legs each have a first section that extend a first distance from the base to a first loop and a second section that extend a second distance from the first loop to a second loop while the third and fourth legs extend a third distance from the base. The base has an opening defined by a complementary shape created between the first leg and the third leg and the second leg and the fourth leg.

Abstract: A disk brake, preferably a compressed air operated disk brake, comprising a caliper which encompasses the brake disk, and an actuating device which is arranged on one side of the brake disk and provided with a pivotally mounted rotary lever. The rotary lever acts upon a cross member which can be displaced in relation to the disk brake on an eccentric device provided with a pressure element. The invention is characterized in that the at least one pressure element of the eccentric device forms a spherical element.

Abstract: A brake cable connecting apparatus of a brake-actuating mechanism for a drum brake is mainly composed of a brake lever (22) and a strut (21). A cable end (24a) of a brake cable (24) is snapped into a free end (22e) of the brake lever (22) when the brake cable (24) is pulled in the cable operating direction against a spring force of a return spring (15) and disassembled therefrom when the brake cable (24) is removed from the free end (22e) while the brake lever (22) is pressed by a tool (30). A guide section (22h), for supporting a top of the tool (30), is formed on the brake lever (22) at a side relative to the cable releasing direction.

Abstract: A fluid transmitting device includes a side cover connected to a pump impeller and defining a clutch chamber between the side cover and an outer surface of a turbine runner, and a lock-up clutch which includes a clutch piston connected to the turbine runner. The clutch chamber is divided by the clutch piston into an inner oil chamber and an outer oil chamber. The inner oil chamber is divided into primary and secondary inner oil chamber sections provided between the turbine runner and the clutch piston. Upon operation of a lock-up control device, the clutch piston is urged in a clutch switch-on direction, pressure in the primary inner oil chamber section relative to the outer oil chamber is raised and then pressure in the secondary inner oil chamber section is raised relative to the outer oil chamber.

Abstract: A self-servoing disc brake assembly is provided that includes a driven rotor member having a first inner surface with a plurality of first pockets. The driven rotor member also includes a first friction surface spaced from the first inner surface. A movable rotor member is supported on the driven rotor member and is movable relative to the driven rotor member between non-servoed and servoed positions. The rotor members are spaced a first distance in the non-servo position, and the rotor members are spaced a second distance which is greater than a first distance in the servo position. The movable rotor member includes a second inner surface with a plurality of second pockets adjacent to the first inner surface and a friction surface spaced from the second inner surface. A plurality of balls are arranged between the first and second pockets with at least one of the first and second pockets being ramped.

Abstract: The liquid-sealing type vibration isolating apparatus of the present invention includes a coupler attached to a vibrating body, a holder, an insulator for absorbing and isolating vibration from the vibrating body at a position between the coupler and the holder, and a vibration isolating mechanism directly following the insulator and including liquid chambers sealing an incompressible fluid. This vibration isolating mechanism has a main chamber sealing a liquid, having a part of wall thereof formed by the insulator, an auxiliary chamber communicating with the main chamber via an orifice, and an equilibrium chamber provided in a portion of the main chamber via a diaphragm and having a varying volume in the chamber. The vibration isolating apparatus further includes switching mechanism for introducing a negative pressure and the atmospheric pressure continuously or in synchronization with vibration of the vibrating body, and a control mechanism for controlling this switching operation.

Abstract: A liquid sealing type body mount has a stopper provided in liquid chambers to function properly with high rigidity and also to improve the durability. An inner cylinder is fixed to either a body or a frame and an outer cylinder is fixed to the other. A rubber elastomer is provided between the inner and outer cylinders and defines two liquid chambers, opposed to each other with respect to the inner cylinder and an orifice passage for communicating both the liquid chambers with each other. Inside both the liquid chambers there is provided the stopper with a metal portion which protrudes in the radial direction from the inner cylinder and is embedded in a rubber portion formed integrally with the rubber elastomer. There is a slight gap between the stopper and the chamber wall surface or the stopper slightly comes into contact with the chamber wall surface.

Abstract: Controllable shock absorber with a damping valve controllable within a passage or bypass located between the lower working space and the upper working space, such that in the push and pull stage control of the damping force is possible, in which the controllable damping valve is designed so that the piston stroke in the push or pull stage, a flow through the passage that is varible over the duration of the piston stroke can be controlled by variation in the flow cross section at a minimum of one point of the passage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dynamic pressure-type liquid bearing unit which can prevent lubricating oil from flowing outside by discharging air that is trapped in the bearing. A sleeve and a thrust plate that is attached to one end side of the sleeve sandwich a thrust bearing leaving a gap around the thrust bearing. Unsymmetrical herringbone-shaped dynamic pressure-generating grooves are formed on at least one of the outer circumferential surface of the stationary shaft and the inner circumferential surface of the sleeve. A first capillary sealing portion is formed between one end of the stationary shaft and the sleeve, and a second capillary sealing portion is formed between the other end of the stationary shaft and the thrust plate. Groove portions for removing air are formed between the first capillary sealing portion and the second capillary sealing portion.

Abstract: A turbo compressor is provided which includes a motor having a stator with a rotor which rotates in the inside of the stator. A rotation shaft is press-fitted into the rotor and is integrally rotated with the rotor. A bearing is provided for supporting the rotation shaft of the motor. At least one impeller is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor and rotated therewith. A foil bearing including a plurality of foils is provided. First ends of the foils are respectively fitted into a multitude of engaging grooves defined on a circumferential inner surface of the stator, and second ends of the foils make contact with a circumferential outer surface of the rotor.

Abstract: A reduced drag wet disc brake assembly is disclosed in which the viscosity of the fluid in the assembly is capable of changing. At higher traveling speeds, the viscosity of the fluid is low. However, when the viscosity of the fluid increases the speed of the vehicle decreases. The wet disc brake assembly comprises a brake cavity, a rotating plate disposed within the cavity that is rotatingly connected to the hub, two non-rotating plates disposed within the cavity on either side of the rotating plate, a current source connected to the rotating and non-rotating plates, and an electrorheological fluid filling the brake cavity. The viscosity of the electrorheological fluid changes depending on the electric current experienced by the fluid. In an alternative embodiment, the brake assembly also includes a coiled conductive wire connected to a current source to produce a magnetic field and the cavity is filled with magnetic Theological fluid instead of electrorheological fluid.

Abstract: In a tube structure of a hydraulic damper, an outer tube and an inner tube are separately formed by extrusion, and using this outer tube or inner tube, as it has ribs integrally formed on an inside wall of the outer tube or outside wall of the inner tube, the inner tube is inserted into the outer tube, and the outer tube is forced to be reduced in diameter so that the outer tube is compression-joined onto the inner tube, whereby the outer and inner tubes and are integrally joined

Abstract: An aircraft tire chock comprising a triangular-shaped elongated body designed to fit against the surface of a tire on an aircraft. The body includes three longitudinally aligned support members. Disposed between the three support members is a plurality of triangular-shaped gussets, equally spaced apart and vertically aligned inside the body to support the support members. Aligned longitudinally between the support members are three, elongated replaceable bumpers that extend the full length of the elongated body between adjacent support members. Located over each end of the elongated body is an optional end cap. Formed inside each end cap and the end gussets is a centrally aligned bore. Disposed centrally through the bores in the end caps and the gussets is a short, longitudinally aligned pipe. Disposed inside the pipe is a short section of wire rope that is used as a pull handle to move or transport the chock.

Abstract: An air spring (10) for use in a motor vehicle suspension system is provided. The air spring includes a generally cylindrical flexible bladder (12) having a circular upper opening (18), a support unit (14) sealingly connected to the flexible bladder (12), and a unitary integrated top assembly (16) connected to the upper opening (18) in an air-tight manner. The support unit (14) further includes an installation fastener (52) for connection to vehicle support brackets (78). The top assembly (16) includes a sealed body (34) having an interior open volume (23) and optional attachment components positioned on the body to connect the top assembly to a vehicle main frame. The top assembly further includes an optional connection port (28) adapted for pneumatic intercommunication with other air springs and an optional fill port (48) for connection to a pressurized air system.

Abstract: An electro-hydraulic brake system containing four isolation piston assemblies each of which is comprised of a cylinder, a piston, and a pair of hydraulic lines. The cylinder has only two apertures, and the piston is disposed in the cylinder. The first hydraulic line communicates between a wheel brake and a first side of the piston through one of the apertures. The second hydraulic line communicates between an accumulator and a second side of the piston through the other of the apertures. The system components are arranged in a compact, easy to manufacture package.

Abstract: The invention provides for oxidatively resistant surface coated carbon/carbon composites and other graphite-like material, a method for the preparation of these materials, and their use in high temperature applications, preferably in brake for airplanes. The surface coated carbon/carbon composite or graphite-like material, which is resistant to oxidation at high temperatures comprises a fiber-reinforced carbon/carbon composite or graphite having a First Coating (A) of silicon and/or silicon carbide, and a Second Coating (B) comprising a material containing phosphorus chemically bound to oxygen which is chemically bound to silicon.