Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer implemented instructions for binding object references from a remote name space into a local name space using a Web application. Information is collected to generate a request for an object reference. Information, such as an application server to use as the source, a source name space path, an identification of destination server, and a destination name space path to which the object reference is to be bound, may be used. The request is sent using a communications protocol, such as hypertext transfer protocol to the application server to be used as the source for the object reference. An object reference is located using the name space. The object reference may be serialized into a format, such as a common object request broker architecture format and sent to the destination. The destination will unserialize the object reference and perform binding using the destination name space path.

Abstract: A speed-sensing system for a differential assembly, wherein a tone ring positioned on the ring gear flange is eliminated and the speed-sensing equipment is specially placed in the form of a thrust washer and/or slinger with a tone sensing ring disposed between the yoke and the inner race of the pinion shaft to avoid bending distortions of the ring gear under various dynamic load conditions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a general container mechanism for storage of object-oriented Java Beans. A repository is created for a persistent collection of items called ManagedBeans. Each ManagedBean contains a structured collection of code and data that makes up a Java Bean. The structured collection consists of items called ManagedBean Elements (MBE) which correspond to different types of code and data. Each ManagedBean Element is a subclass of the generic ManagedBean Element class. Each subclass identifies the different kinds of Bean sub-elements and contains the data contained in the corresponding file, and method that works on this data.

Abstract: A method for controlling an axle shaft endplay in a differential assembly is disclosed. The desired axle shaft endplay is determined by a differential manufacturer based on the specific operating conditions of the differential assembly. In accordance with the endplay controlling method of the present invention, first the differential is partially assembled by mounting side gears and a differential pinion shaft carrying pinions in a differential case. Then, the manufacturer determines a thickness of an axle shaft-retaining ring that would provide the desired endplay. The manufacturer is provided with an endplay controlling kit of a plurality of the retaining rings of assorted thickness. The appropriate retaining ring is selected from the kit having the thickness as determined in the previous step. Next, axle shafts are inserted into the differential case through the side gears, and the selected retaining ring is mounted to the axle shafts. After this step, the assembly of the differential is completed.

Abstract: A stacked semiconductor device structure includes an underlying MOS device formed on a silicon substrate and an overlying GaAs device. An accommodating buffer layer is formed between the MOS device and the GaAs device. The accommodating buffer layer is a layer of monocrystalline oxide spaced apart from the silicon substrate by an amorphous interface layer of silicon oxide, and is lattice matched to both the underlying silicon substrate and the overlying GaAs layer. Any lattice mismatch between the accommodating buffer layer and the underlying silicon substrate is taken care of by the amorphous interface layer. Metal interconnects are provided for connecting the MOS device and the GaAs device.

Abstract: A limited slip differential for vehicular applications that eliminates chattering noise from the differential while maintaining seal integrity. This is accomplished by the use of a differential casing that includes at least a pair of fluid seals isolating a first chamber for bathing the respective differential components in a fluid lubricant appropriate to the contained components. A fluid lubricant, such as one containing a friction modifier is particularly suitable for the array of friction plates and pads of a disk pack, but can be detrimental to sealing elements, such as about the pinion gear. The separate chambers allows for the use of different fluid lubricants.

Abstract: In a differential/mechanism for transmitting power from a drive shaft to the axle shafts of a motor vehicle, an axle shaft end play adjuster is threadingly disposed at the end of the axle shaft adjacent the differential pinion shaft. The end play adjuster limits the range of axially inward movement of the axle shaft. A axle shaft end play adjuster assembly includes a shaft supported for rotation about a longitudinal axis having a threaded portion located near an axial end of the shaft to support a washer and a threader adjustment member threadingly engaging the end of the axle shaft adjacent the differential pinion shaft. The adjustment members threaded onto the interior axial end of the axle shaft may respectively engage the associated side gear through a splined interface.

Abstract: A process and system for providing name service scoping behavior is implemented. In an object-oriented data processing system, a request is received for an initial context for a namespace from a requesting object. A scoped initial context factory object is constructed, and an initial context is requested from the scoped initial context factory object. A class for the scoped initial context factory object may be determined from a variable in a hash table object passed as an argument. In response to the request for an initial context from the scoped initial context factory object, an initial context is requested from a non-scoped initial context factory object. The scoped initial context factory object may be a subclass of the non-scoped initial context factory object. The initial context returned by the non-scoped initial context factory object is scoped to a partition of the namespace, and the scoped initial context is returned.

Abstract: The device for adjusting an endplay of an axle shaft in a differential assembly includes an axle shaft supported in a differential case for rotation about a longitudinal axis, and an endplay adjustment member threadedly mounted on a terminal shoulder provided at an inboard end of the axle shaft. The axle shaft has external splines adapted to mate with internal splines of a differential side gear and an annular groove located adjacent to the terminal shoulder. The annular groove receives a retainer ring provided to limit an axial displacement of the axle shaft in an outboard direction. The endplay adjustment member is selectively positionable on the terminal shoulder along the axial direction of the axle shaft to variably limit an axial movement of the retainer ring within the annular groove, thus adjusting the axle shaft endplay.

Abstract: An axle assembly employs a simple adjustable connection between the differential case and the housing to adjust the position of the ring gear relative to the pinion gear. A pair of adjustment collars facilitates positioning the differential case to selectively position the ring gear relative to the pinion gear of an input shaft. The adjustment collars threadingly engage the differential case. Bearings are disposed between the adjustment collars and the housing. The adjustment collars are rotated to position the differential case together with the ring gear. The adjustment collars are also provided to adjust the preload of the bearings. A locking collar is employed to lock the adjustment collars once the differential case and ring gear are properly positioned. In an alternate embodiment a single adjustment collar is employed. Shims and spacers are utilized to position the differential case and ring gear and the adjustment collar used to adjust the preload of the bearings.

Abstract: A differential assembly having a limited slip device with a mechanism to adjust the preload of a clutch pack. The differential assembly includes a differential case with pinion and side gears disposed therein. The clutch pack is disposed between at least one of the side gears and the differential case to retard relative rotation there between. An adjustment collar is disposed between the clutch pack and the differential case to adjust the preload of the clutch pack. Elongated slots are formed through the differential case to provide external access to spanner slots formed in the adjustment collar. A tool may be inserted through the elongated slots to engage the spanner slots and selectively rotate the adjustment collar to adjust the preload.

Abstract: A novel arrangement of an electronically controlled limited slip differential assembly including a friction clutch assembly provided within a differential case for selectively restricting differential action. The friction clutch assembly is contained between a separation plate fixed to the differential case and axially spaced from a side gear, and a thrust collar splined to one of axle shafts and movable in axial direction in order to actuate the friction clutch assembly. The friction clutch assembly includes alternating inner friction plates splined to the thrust collar, and outer friction plates non-rotatably coupled to the differential case. The friction clutch assembly is actuated by a selectively controllable actuator including an electrical motor, a reduction gearing and a ball-and-ramp actuator adapted to axially displace the thrust collar in response to rotation of the electrical motor. The differential assembly provides both limited slip and open differential capabilities.

Abstract: The drive axles of a motor vehicle differential assembly are secured within the central bores provided in the side gears of the differential assembly by a pair of arcuate retaining element having a rounded cross section which preferably is a piece of bar stock bent to define a 180° half-ring element that is securely held between an arcuate groove formed along the circumference of the axle and a rounded abutment surface provided on the side gear. The arcuate groove and rounded abutment surface reduce stress risers and eliminate the counterbore typically provided in the side gear. Moreover, the pair of retaining elements maximizes the frictional contact by circumscribing the axle by approximately 360°.

Abstract: A seed meter is provided with a stationary housing having an inlet for receiving seed and an outlet for dispensing metered seed. A rotatable circular member is located adjacent the stationary housing and forms a seed puddle there between. The circular member is provided with seed receiving cells for transporting individual seeds from the seed puddle to the outlet. An internal seed knockout assembly having a rotatable wheel drives trapped seed from seed receiving cells into the outlet.

Abstract: A pipe crimping apparatus comprises a holding device to externally engage and hold a joint to be crimped. The holding device has a concavity in which a part cylindrical plate member is secured, the concavity and plate member defining a part cylindrical clamping zone. One pair of crimping arms is pivotally mounted on the holding device. Each arm is movable relative to the clamping zone. Handles are provided to cause movement of the arms relative to the clamping zone wherein the arms, in a crimping movement, extend radially into the clamping zone to engage a joint, and impress by indentation portions of an outer socket end onto an inner spigot end to secure the same together.

Abstract: A limited slip differential assembly comprising a differential case and two side gears rotatably supported within the differential case. Each of the side gears provided with a pre-loaded clutch pack mounted on a hub portion of the side gear. In one embodiment, a lock ring is permanently pressed on the hub portion of the side gear adjacent a collar and the clutch pack for retaining the clutch pack in a predetermined pre-loaded condition. In a second embodiment, an adjustment collar is threaded onto the side gear and a thrust washer having a selected thickness maintains the pre-load condition. In both embodiment, a side gear/clutch pack assembly may be pre-assembled as a pre-loaded self-contained module before the various components of the differential assembly are assembled in the differential case.

Abstract: A pressure relief check valve for a hydraulically actuated clutch pack or limited slip device in a limited slip differential or torque coupling device. A ball seat is formed on the external surface of the differential case and is connected to a passageway leading to a limited slip device within the differential case to establish fluid communication there between. A ball rests on the valve seat and is retained thereon by a retainer and spring. The retainer is removable secured to the outer surface of the differential case and a coil spring is disposed between the ball and the retainer to bias the ball against the valve seat. When pressure within the differential case or limited slip device exceeds a predetermined pressure, the ball is lifted from the valve seat and fluid passes through the differential case to an exterior within the differential housing. When pressure in the differential case and limited slip device is less than the predetermined pressure, fluid is prevented from passing through the valve.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extending a Java Beans Archive file. A key/value pair is added to the manifest file specification to allow an application to determine information about the sub-element composition of a Java Bean. The key provides a unique integer “N” which allows the specification of a Java Bean in the archive file. The value pair provides specification for a tag for indicating the type of a specific sub-element file in the archive file.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extending the capability of uniform Resource Locators (URLs) to access Repositories on local and Internet connected remote machines. A general syntax for a uniform resource locator for a local machine has a protocol of "beans:", followed by an optional entry for a drive letter. The drive letter allows specification of a local device (e.g., A: or C: drive) where a repository is located. In addition, the general syntax contains entries for a file system path, repository name and Java Archive designation. The general syntax for the uniform resource locator for a remote machine has a protocol of "beans:" followed by entries for host name, file system path, repository name, and the Java Archive designation.

Abstract: A lubrication system of an axle assembly comprising a differential carrier, a side bearing assembly, an annular drain-back spacer provided therebetween, and a device for selectively positioning the drain-back spacer relative to the bearing assembly. The drain-back spacer is provided with a drain-back channel formed therethrough. A method is provided for controlling flow of lubricant between a differential gear and an axle tube by selectively adjusting the position of the drain-back channel in order to provide the desired lubricant flow path.