Abstract: A data collection apparatus and unit are provided. The apparatus includes a probe configured to measure one or more operating conditions of a machine, and a tag reader configured to receive a tag identifier transmitted by a tag positioned proximal to the machine. The apparatus also includes one or more processors configured to communicate with the probe and the tag reader, and a memory system including one or more computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, are configured to cause the apparatus to perform operations. The operations include determining that the apparatus is physically proximal to the machine, and reading a tag identifier from the tag of the machine. The operations also include storing a measurement received from the probe, and associating the measurement with the tag identifier.

Abstract: A method for collecting data and a computer-readable medium are provided. The method includes determining, using a data collection unit, that the data collection unit is physically proximal to a machine, and receiving a tag identifier from a tag positioned in, on, or near the machine using a tag reader of the data collection unit. The method also includes taking one or more measurements of one or more operating conditions of the machine using a sensor of the data collection unit. The method also includes storing the one or more measurements, and associating the one or more measurements with the tag identifier.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a suspension thrust bearing device adapted to receive a shock absorber piston rod along a main axis (X1), the device including a single bearing forming an axial thrust bearing and including an inner race, an outer race and rolling members disposed between the inner race and the outer race, and at least one intermediate member adapted to transmit to the inner race essentially axial forces exerted on the device by a suspension spring. One of the inner race and the intermediate member extend(s) radially beyond the outer race in the direction of the main axis (X1), forming a bearing surface for fixing and centring the shock absorber piston rod relative to the device. The invention also concerns a motor vehicle McPherson strut including a shock absorber and a suspension thrust bearing device as referred to above.

Abstract: A tool is disclosed for installing a rolling element into, and removing the rolling element out of, a rolling-element bearing cage. The tool has a gripping element including a clampable jaw disposed on a base. The clampable jaw includes at least two interacting parts. At least one first screw is screwed into a first threaded bore defined in the base. The at least one first screw can be tightened to clamp together the at least two interacting parts of the jaw. A first end of the rod is attached to the base. An impact weight is coupled to the rod and is displaceable along the longitudinal axis of the rod. Further, a stop is fixedly disposed on the rod at a location spaced from the gripping element. The stop is designed to be struck by the impact weight.

Abstract: Methods and systems for prognosticating high efficiency machine conditions, and testing thereof such as with machine condition assay agenda recommendations, sequenced machine condition assay schematic recommendations, a machine maintenance exigency prognosticator, or the like perhaps responsive to valued information indicia, extrinsic influential information, or the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical system, comprising a support element which includes two bores extending along a first axis (X1), a pin which is fitted in the two bores and includes two opposite ends, each adapted to be caulked in one of the two bores, and a roller element which is positioned between the two bores along the first axis (X1) and is movable in rotation relative to the pin around the first axis (X1). At least one bore has at least one radial recess which extends from the bore along a radial direction (D1) relative to the first axis (X1) and is adapted to receive a plastically deformed radial portion of the caulked end of the pin. The invention also relates to an injection pump comprising such a mechanical system and a method for manufacturing such a mechanical system.

Abstract: A sealing device for sealing a first side against a second side of a machine part, wherein the sealing device has a sealing element which contacts a counter element. At least a part of the sealing element and/or at least a part of the counter element is coated with a layer consisting of or containing fullerene-like carbon nitride (FL—CNx), wherein an inter-layer of chromium (Cr) or aluminium (Al) or molybdenum (Mo) or titanium (Ti) or tungsten (W) or a diamond-like coating (DLC) or a metal-mix diamond-like coating (Me-DLC) is arranged between the surface of the sealing element and the layer consisting of or containing fullerene-like carbon nitride and/or between the surface of the counter element and the layer consisting of or containing fullerene-like carbon nitride.