Abstract: A shelf assembly includes a receptacle having first, second, third, and fourth lateral sides and a receptacle floor defining a compartment. The shelf assembly also includes a shelf configured to engage the receptacle at the second and third lateral sides and slide along the second and third lateral sides between a closed position to thereby cover and hide the compartment and an open position to thereby expose the compartment. The shelf assembly additionally includes a sequential multi-stage lock configured to control access to the compartment.

Abstract: A closure system with a reduced out-swing reach for an opening in a body of a vehicle. The closure system has an upper portion arranged to expose at least a section of the body opening, and a lower portion which is guided by a track to an open position when the upper portion is not in a closed position.

Abstract: A closure system with a reduced out-swing reach for an opening in a body of a vehicle. The closure system has an upper portion arranged to expose at least a section of the body opening, and a lower portion which is guided by a track to an open position when the upper portion is not in a closed position.

Abstract: A carrier assembly for an automatic transmission comprises a cup and a plate connected to the cup. The cup has a first outside diameter, and the plate has a second outside diameter greater than the first outside diameter. The plate also has a channel extending inwardly from a circumference of the plate. A thrust washer having a tab is keyed into the channel.

Abstract: A carrier assembly for an automatic transmission comprises a cup and a plate connected to the cup. The cup has a first outside diameter, and the plate has a second outside diameter greater than the first outside diameter. The plate also has a channel extending inwardly from a circumference of the plate. A thrust washer having a tab is keyed into the channel.

Abstract: A fastening system and method adapted for use on materials having poor machining characteristics, which provides an attachment feature for a component or an assembly. The attachment feature includes a mount having a boss defining a boss recess and a fastening surface. A first fastener is affixed to the fastening surface. A second fastener is received through an auxiliary feature and engages the first fastener to affix the auxiliary feature to the component. The boss recess may accommodate a portion of the second fastener.

Abstract: A slave cylinder particularly suited for use in a hydraulic clutch release system for a motor vehicle. The cylinder includes a spring boot which serves as both a dust boot and a preload spring device. In one embodiment of the invention, the cylinder is an external slave cylinder and the spring boot extends from a rear end of the cylinder body to a rear end of the pushrod and acts to apply a preload force through the pushrod and through the release lever to the release bearing while simultaneously precluding the entry of dust and other contaminants into the interface between the piston and the cylinder bore.

Abstract: In a wear-compensating arrangement for a pull-type clutch assembly, the fulcrums on the cover which engage against the diaphragm spring adjacent to its outer periphery are movable axially to the clutch assembly, being urged by springs towards the diaphragm spring. Each movable fulcrum is of arcuate form and is split circumferentially into an outer part which engages the diaphragm spring when the clutch is engaged and an inner part which engages it when the clutch is disengaged. Unidirectional jamming provided between the two parts and the cover permit movement of the parts towards the diaphragm spring but prevent return movement, so that on operation of the clutch the two parts of each fulcrum can move sequentially towards the diaphragm spring to compensate for any wear in the clutch linings.

Abstract: A diaphragm spring clutch assembly has a self adjusting mechanism operable in use to compensate for wear of the clutch friction lining. The mechanism comprises a pressure plate having a pressure plate body, a separate, generally annular, fulcrum member which is axially moveable with respect to the pressure plate body, and a control member adapted to control relative axial movement between the fulcrum member and the pressure plate body and being itself axially displaceable with respect to the pressure plate body and the fulcrum member on wear of the friction linings, thereby to permit a corresponding movement of the fulcrum member away from the friction surface. the fulcrum member is moved axially away from the friction surface during declutching, and a one way connection is provided between the fulcrum member and the pressure plate body operable to prevent return movement of the fulcrum member when the clutch is engaged.