Abstract: A tensioning device is provided with an adjusting element that is adapted to be affixed to the tensioning device after the tension spring therein has been tensioned. The tension can be adjusted to a desired work point after the tensioning element has been mounted on a motor frame or the like.

Abstract: A bearing unit consists of a radial bearing 1 and an axial bearing 2, the outer ring 3 of the radial bearing 1 being extended at one end in the axial direction to hold the axial bearing 2.So that the bearing unit is able to absorb large radial and axial forces and is reliably sealed off against contamination from the outside, the outer ring 3 of the radial bearing 1 consists of a solid piece of material, and the extension 3.sup.a of the outer ring 3 is provided, starting from the end surface 4, with a bore 4.sup.a to hold the axial bearing 2, this bore being sealed by a bearing housing cover 6, which rests against the end surface 2.sup.a of the axial bearing 2 and is connected to the outer ring 3.

Abstract: A water pump, especially for the cooling system of a combustion engine of a car, has a housing with a space for a fluid. This space contains a pump device. The pump device is mounted on a shaft which projects form the housing. The shaft rotates while being supported by a bearing assembly. The bearing assembly has an outer stationary ring mounted on the housing. The fluid space id sealed with respect to the shaft by a sealing unit having a first ring connected to the shaft, and a stationary second ring mounted on the outer ring of the bearing assembly. The first and second rings have sealing surfaces which are directed toward one another, or extend axially. The first ring is resiliently biased toward the second ring, to provide a seal therebetween. The first ring is connected to the shaft via an elastic dampening and centering element located between the inner circumference of the first ring and the outer circumference of the shaft, and distributed over the circumference of the shaft.

Abstract: Liquid pump assembly comprising a pump housing having a pump chamber, a drive shaft in the pump chamber mounting a pump rotor, a pump chamber cover and a molded member (12,18) partially defining the shape of the pump chamber (8) located on the inside surface of the pump cover (1).

Abstract: A method for adjusting the tension of a drive belt wherein a tensioning device is pretensioned, e.g., after manufacturing at the plant, with a force corresponding to the force desired for subsequent operation. At this position, calibration markings are formed which can be checked during subsequent adjustments. After being mounted, the drive belt is tensioned until the markings line up.

Abstract: Means for securing a hardened roller bearing ring by means of a press fit on the softer bearing seating surface of a machine part in a predetermined axial position, comprising means defining at least one peripheral groove (6, 7, 8, 9), which has a sharp-edged transition to the surface of the roller bearing ring (2, 4) in the surface of the rolling bearing ring (2, 4) co-existing with the seating surface of the machine part.

Abstract: Pulley for driving the shaft of a water pump, especially a pump for the cooling system of an internal combustion engine, the shaft being designed to be integral with a pulley body carrying the rim of the pulley, characterized in that the rim (15, 25, 31, 37) is designed as a sleeve and is attached to the pulley body (13, 22, 29, 39) in a form-locking or friction-locking manner.

Abstract: In a roller bearing cage which holds the set of rollers in the raceway of aninner ring to form a structural unit, the lateral rings are interrupted by slots. Webs extend between the lateral rings. In this way, the cage gives way radially, which makes it possible to push the rollers over one of the flanges of the inner ring to assemble the bearing. To stabilize the cage during operation, projections are provided on the webs, which, as needed, contact the raceway of the outer ring and secure the radial position of the webs.

Abstract: Drive mechanism for pumps, including a pump rotor mounted in a pump chamber, a pump cover covering the pump chamber. The cover has an axially projecting shoulder with a housing bore passing through from the pump rotor to the outside, and a shaft passing through the housing bore. The shaft is connected in a torsion-proof manner at its inner end to the pump rotor and at its outer end by way of a coupling element to a drive wheel. The shaft is supported in an inner bearing seated in the housing bore while the drive wheel is supported on an external bearing. A plate 7 is provided, which is separate from the pump cover 5 and which can be mounted on the housing or the like in various positions. The bearing 9 for the drive wheel 10 is supported on the plate 7 in a manner to allow freedom of rotation.

Abstract: A water pump having a water pump housing, a housing flange mounted on the water pump housing, and a pump rotor rotatably journaled in the housing. A hollow stud projects axially outwardly from the flange, a drive and bearing assembly for supporting the pump rotor comprising a roller bearing supported on the outer peripheral surface of the hollow stud, and a pulley rotatably supported by the roller bearing on the hollow stud of the housing flange. A shaft supports the pump rotor and passes through the hollow stud. A coupling element connects the pulley to the shaft in a torsion-proof manner and simultaneously centers the shaft whereby the roller bearing is tightened to eliminate axial play.

Abstract: A drive device for pumps consists of a drive pulley to drive a shaft. The shaft assembly includes an inner bearing seated in the housing bore, an outer bearing seated on a neck of a pump cover, a cover disk with an outer edge, covering the outer bearing and the neck of the pump cover laterally from the outside and is connected to the drive pulley, and a center of the shaft, a spring for the automatic play eliminating adjustment of the radial and axial load-supporting outer and inner bearing.

Abstract: A device for sealing and generating electrical pulses in a bearing assembly including fixed and rotating bearing rings especially a wheel bearing for motor vehicles. The device consists of a sealing section on the fixed bearing ring with an embedded pulse generator for detecting rotational movement and a sealing section on the rotating bearing ring having cells a certain distance apart from each other which activate the pulse generator. The fixed bearing ring (4, 19) rotates with respect to the sealing section (2) which is secured against rotation by way of a machine element (1, 24), which holds the fixed bearing ring (4, 19).

Abstract: In a drive device for pumps consisting of a pump impeller mounted in a pump chamber, a pump cover covers the pump chamber and has an extension and a bore passing from the pump chamber to the outside. A shaft is connected at its inner end to the pump impeller and at its outer end in a torsion-proof manner by way of a coupling element to a drive wheel. A bearing supports the shaft and drive wheel in the housing bore and extension respectively. The coupling element is formed by an external edge rigidly connected to the drive wheel and covers the outer bearing and the extension laterally on the outside. A cover plate with a center section connects in a torsion-proof manner to the shaft, and is adjusted to elastically adjust the cover plate relative to the pump cover either inward toward the pump chamber or outward away from the pump chamber, thereby providing for automatic adjustment of the radial and axial load-supporting bearings means to remove their play.

Abstract: A device for producing an axial displacement of two opposing relatively rotatable thrust members having a plurality of conical rolling elements installed between the thrust members which roll on angled ramps hus change the distance between the thrust members, at least one of the thrust washers having a conical face; and a loose outside flange designed as a closed, flexible ring circumscribing the rollers which absorbs the radial forces proceeding from the loaded conical rollers and exerts a binding effect on the conical rollers.

Abstract: A cage for a ball bearing, especially for an inclined ball bearing, is comprised of two side rings connected together by webs, with one of the side rings being outside of the pitch circle and the other side ring being inside of the pitch circle. Circumferentially resilient axially extending projections are provided extending from one of the side rings toward the other, radially inwardly or outwardly of the pitch circle, and recesses are formed by the webs and projections in the regions of minimum spacing between the balls.

Abstract: In a linear rolling bearing element, especially for tripod joints, the cage is formed of a relatively thick sheet metal and limit projections for a linearly movable support are formed by stamping out of the material of the cage. The rollers are likewise held in the cage by projections formed out of the cage. This results in a stable cage which can take the high forces from the engagement of the support. The outer roller may be close to the limit projection, in order to assure a good support of the roller in the extreme position of the tripod joint.

Abstract: An automatic adjustment arrangement for disk brakes has a flanged threaded nut and a threaded spindle threadedly coupled thereto arranged between the brake piston and the hand brake piston. The flange of the threaded nut is axially form-locked and radially displaceable relative to the brake piston. The threaded spindle is rotatably supported in a rolling bearing which is radially displaceable. The hand brake piston and threaded spindle are frictionally coupled. The extension of the adjustment member is produced by rotation of the threaded spindle. To avoid malfunctions, an automatic centering of the entire adjustment element relative to the brake piston as well as relative to the housing is provided. Manufacturing and assembly errors are thereby compensated for. The positions of the threaded spindle and threaded nut can be interchanged.

Abstract: A method for making hardened essentially disk-shaped machine parts particularly rotor disks for axial roller bearings consisting of the steps of forming the disk to the desired shape in the soft state, densifying at least one annular ring-shaped section of the disk by rolling or pressing and thereafter hardening the entire disk.

Abstract: A method for producing a cage, especially a roller cage of sheet material by punching out the roller element pockets, consisting of the steps of stamping the sheet material in the direction of the sheet thickness in at least predetermined areas of the punching line for forming the rolling element pockets and thereafter forming the pockets by a punching operation.

Abstract: In a universal joint assembly consisting of a cross piece having at least one pin supported in a bearing bushing, the bearing bushing having a bottom section and an adjacent sleeve section; at least one fork arm having a recess extending in the direction of the pin machined to hold the sleeve section; a cover plate attached removably to the fork arm which holds the sleeve section transversely in place in the recess; a support acting on the bottom section in the longitudinal direction from the outside toward the inside, in the form of a strap integral with the cover plate, and attached to an outer end surface of the fork arm by screw fasteners or the like.