Abstract: A brake lining for a disc brake of a rail vehicle or utility vehicle with a lining plate carrier and a friction lining fastened thereon designed such that at least one reinforcing rib having a greater thickness than the adjacent region is provided at least on that side of the lining carrier plate which faces the friction lining.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to prevent abnormal noise from being generated when the pressure of brake fluid supplied to a brake caliper is reduced. A vehicle brake device includes first and second hydraulic brakes generating a hydraulic brake force and a regenerative brake generating a regenerative brake force and divides a braking force into the hydraulic brake force and the regenerative brake force. The vehicle brake device includes a regulating valve that is provided between the first and second hydraulic brakes and continuously regulates the flow rate of brake fluid flowing to the second hydraulic brake from the first hydraulic brake, and a pressure reducing valve that reduces the pressure of the brake fluid supplied to the second hydraulic brake. An opening of the regulating valve is continuously increased and the pressure reducing valve is opened, when the hydraulic brake force of the first hydraulic brake is reduced.

Abstract: A method and system for operating a motor vehicle brake system, actuated in a “Brake-by-Wire” operating mode both by the vehicle driver and also independent of the vehicle driver, preferably operated in the “Brake-by-Wire” operating mode, and which can be operated in at least one fall-back operating mode, in which only operation by the vehicle driver is possible. The brake system has an electrohydraulic pressure and volume setting device, which electronically emits a brake system pressure under control, and a pressure modulation unit having, for each wheel brake, inlet and outlet valves for setting wheel-specific brake pressures. For setting wheel-specific brake pressures, the inlet and outlet valves are actuated analogously by being energized by different electrical currents, in order to assign a pressurizing agent volume flow provided by the pressure and volume setting device to the wheel brakes that have a pressure change requirement.

Abstract: A tubular shock absorber including a tubular case protruding from a side of a main body portion of the shock absorber. A piston (5) with a piston rod (6) coupled thereto is inserted in a cylinder sealingly containing oil, and a damping force is generated by controlling a flow of the oil generated by movement of the piston with use of a damping force generation mechanism (25). The damping force generation mechanism is contained in a cylindrical case (26) protruding from a side of an outer tube (3), and the damping force generation mechanism is fixed by threadably attaching a nut member (34) to a male screw portion (50) of the case. An O-ring is disposed between an outer circumferential surface of the case and an inner circumferential surface of the nut member to seal an uncoated male screw portion from the outside.

Abstract: An active damping system for use in connection with a vibration isolation system includes an intermediate mass between a base and an isolated payload. The intermediate mass is supported by at least one support element which also supports at least substantially all of the static forces of the isolated payload. An actuator dampens and isolates dynamic forces acting on the intermediate mass from the isolated payload. The active damping system also includes a payload support element and a passive damping element, both of which are coupled at one end to the payload platform and at an opposite end to the intermediate mass. A sensor is affixed to the intermediate mass to generate a feedback signal to a processor coupled to the actuator.

Abstract: A brake system comprising: (a) a body assembly comprising: (i) an outboard side, (ii) an inboard side, (iii) a bridge extending between and connecting the inboard side and the outboard side, and (iv) two or more piston assemblies located entirely on the outboard side, entirely on the inboard side, or located both on the inboard side and the outboard side; and (b) an electric brake assembly comprising: (i) one or more differential assemblies in communication with the body assembly and each of the two or more piston assemblies; wherein the one or more differential assemblies provide power equally to each of the two or more piston assemblies so that each of the piston assemblies are moved axially in unison until a resistance of one of the two or more piston assemblies becomes higher than a remainder of the two or more piston assemblies and the one or more differential assemblies transfer power from the piston assembly with the higher resistance to the remainder of piston assemblies with a lower resistance so tha

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a disc brake.

Abstract: A damping valve includes a valve disk, a retainer, an inner peripheral side flow passage configured to include a valve disk through hole formed in an inner peripheral side of the valve disk and a retainer through hole formed in the retainer and allowing communication between one and other chambers, an outer peripheral side flow passage formed in an outer peripheral side of the valve disk and allowing communication between the one and the other chambers, and a leaf valve in the form of an annular plate arranged on a side of the retainer opposite to the valve disk and configured to openably close the inner peripheral side flow passage by an outer peripheral part. A flow passage area of the retainer through hole is not smaller than that of the valve disk through hole.

Abstract: A coil spring bracket assembly that supports a cushion on a furniture frame is disclosed. A flat spring spans the furniture frame along a support plane to support the cushion. A cross member spanning the furniture frame is aligned with and spaced from the flat spring. A helical spring extends from the cross member to the flat spring to bias the flat spring toward the support plane. A bracket is disposed at opposite ends of the cross member to anchor the cross member to the furniture frame. The bracket includes a top portion that extends outwardly over the furniture frame along the support plane, a middle portion that extends from the top portion into the furniture frame, and a bottom portion that extends inwardly from the middle portion to abut a portion of the cross member in overlapping relationship.

Abstract: The invention provides a damping mechanism which comprises a damper; and a coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism comprises a coupling member which is pivotally attached to the damper and has a pivot bearing for pivotally connecting the coupling member to a structure when in use; and a fitting which can be engaged with the coupling member to couple the fitting with the damper and disengaged with the coupling member to decouple the fitting from the damper. More, the coupling member has a pair of parallel planar faces which taper outwardly from the pivot bearing to a convex curved edge, an upper edge and a lower edge; and a first and a second recess formed in the convex curved edge, a rib between the first and the second recesses and, a third recess formed in the lower edge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a damping device and a method for assembling the damping device. The damping device includes an outer tube and an inner tube disposed concentrically along a center axis defining a chamber, with a diaphragm located between the inner tube and outer tube dividing the chamber. A gas charge seal is secured over the chamber between the outer tube and inner tube. An inner clamp is in a sealing engagement with the inner tube and holds the diaphragm in place. A waist defines a sealing surface adjacent to outer tube. The diaphragm extends from under the inner clamp and through a “U” shaped turn back towards the waist. An upper clamp axially aligns with the waist and holds the diaphragm into the waist of the outer tube, sealing the diaphragm to the outer tube.

Abstract: A pneumatic brake assistance arrangement includes a vacuum brake assistance unit comprising a vacuum chamber, and a vacuum pump. The vacuum pump comprises an input shaft, a pumping unit, and a magneto-rheological clutch. The pumping unit comprises a pump rotor and a suction port connected to the vacuum chamber. The magneto-rheological clutch comprises an input clutch body, an output clutch body, a closed clutch liquid gap, a permanent magnet element, and a pneumatic control circuit. The permanent magnet element shifts between an engaged and a disengaged position. The pneumatic control circuit moves the permanent magnet element between the engaged and the disengaged position. The pneumatic control circuit comprises a pneumatic actuation chamber comprising a piston and a passive pretension element. The pneumatic actuation chamber is connected to the vacuum chamber. The piston shifts the permanent magnet element into the engaged position when a high pressure exists in the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A hydraulically drive train mount (1), in particular for a motor vehicle, includes a mount housing (2) in which an elastic mount body (3) is arranged in a partially movable manner. The elastic mount body at least partially encloses a first fluid chamber (4) and has a fluid-filled equalization chamber (6) sealed by a sealing element (5) that can be moved in the mount housing (2). A membrane (7) arranged in the mount housing (2) separates the first fluid chamber (4) from the equalization chamber (6). The pressure in the equalization chamber (6) can be adjusted by the sealing element (5) that is formed as an axially movable piston (8).

Abstract: A locomotive brake controller that has a body configured to interconnect to a desktop location in the cab of a locomotive and a mount that can attach the base of the controller to a vertical stand in the cab of a locomotive. The controller also includes an operator interface adaptor that can be clocked relative to the body and an operator face plate that can be clocked relative to the mount depending on the location of installation to ensure proper tilting of the interface relative to the operator and proper orientation of the operator display. Alternatively, the adaptor may include a fixed face plate that includes a moveable display and an adhesive membrane with operator buttons to properly orient the display.

Abstract: A hand brake device for a vehicle includes an electric actuator for activating a brake and an operating element that can be moved between a brake position and release position. A control unit triggers the actuator according to the position of the operating element. A locking device for locking the operating element in the brake position is controlled by the control unit.

Abstract: A brake control device is provided that can reduce the driver's uncomfortable feeling even when operation amount detection means is broken down. When abnormality determination means 71 for determining abnormality of a pedal stroke sensor 3 determines that the operation amount detection means is abnormal, a predetermined regenerative torque is set to the generator (rotary electric machine) 9 upon sensing the pressing of a brake pedal by a stop lamp switch 4, and a predetermined maximum regenerative torque is set to the generator (rotary electric machine) 9 upon sensing the pressing of the pedal by a cruise control switch 42.

Abstract: A motor vehicle brake system actuated in brake-by-wire and fallback operating modes, having a brake master cylinder, brake circuits, a pressure medium storage vessel, a brake pedal, a separating valve for separating the brake circuit into a first section connected to the separating valve the master cylinder, and a second section connected to the separating valve and the wheel brakes. A first pressure provision device has a piston actuated by an actuator, a simulation device connected by a simulator release valve to the master cylinder for a pleasant brake pedal feel in the brake-by-wire operating mode. A first electronic control and regulating unit actuates the first pressure provision device, the separating valves and the simulator release valve. A second pressure provision device has a suction connector and a pressure connector per brake circuit being connected to the inlet of the separating valve.

Abstract: A vibration absorber for a vehicle. The vibration absorber includes a bushing assembly and a mass. The bushing assembly includes an elastomeric element. The mass is mounted relative to the bushing assembly. Movement of the mass articulates the elastomeric element in shear to absorb vibration of the vehicle.

Abstract: An axle assembly having a steering knuckle and a brake spider. The steering knuckle may include a spindle and a camshaft tube hole that may receive a camshaft for actuating a brake pad assembly. The brake spider may be disposed on the steering knuckle and may not encircle the spindle.

Abstract: A brake assembly for use on vehicles includes a rotor having connection tabs and a hub having bobbins, integrally formed or separate, with the rotor connection tabs being positioned between the hub bobbins and clamped together with a top plate. An ABS tone ring is fastened to the hub and is circumscribed by the rotor. Alternatively, an ABS tone ring can be formed as part of the top plate. A spring clip can be used with the top plate to accommodate thermal expansion of the rotor and eliminate rotor rattling. Torque is transferred from the brake rotor to the hub in a common plane to prevent twisting in the fastener connection.