Abstract: A quick connector assembly includes a male adapter portion (24) having an end and a groove (62) formed therein spaced from the end. The male adapter portion has a through bore. A female housing portion (22) has a body having a through bore generally concentrically aligned with the male adapter portion through bore. A ring (26) cooperates with the female housing portion and the male adapter portion. The ring is in a first position when the male adapter is engaged with the female housing and a second position, different from the first position, when the male adapter is other than engaged with the female housing. The first and second positions can be visually different from one another.

Abstract: A coolant control ball valve assembly comprises a housing that includes a housing chamber. The coolant control ball valve assembly further comprises a channel and a plurality of ports that extend from the housing chamber, and a valve element positioned in line with the channel and the plurality of ports. Additionally, the coolant control ball valve assembly comprises an actuator assembly in communication with the valve element. The actuator assembly includes an expansion element, and linear translation of the actuator assembly results in rotational translation of the valve element. Further, the coolant control ball valve comprises a flow diverter positioned adjacent the valve element. The flow diverter allows for coolant to reach a minimum velocity around the expansion element.

Abstract: A coolant control ball valve assembly comprises a housing that includes a housing chamber. The coolant control ball valve assembly further comprises a channel and a plurality of ports that extend from the housing chamber, and a valve element positioned in line with the channel and the plurality of ports. Additionally, the coolant control ball valve assembly comprises an actuator assembly in communication with the valve element. The actuator assembly includes an expansion element, and linear translation of the actuator assembly results in rotational translation of the valve element. Further, the coolant control ball valve comprises a flow diverter positioned adjacent the valve element. The flow diverter allows for coolant to reach a minimum velocity around the expansion element.

Abstract: A quick connector assembly includes a male adapter portion (24) having an end and a groove (62) formed therein spaced from the end. The male adapter portion has a through bore. A female housing portion (22) has a body having a through bore generally concentrically aligned with the male adapter portion through bore. A ring (26) cooperates with the female housing portion and the male adapter portion. The ring is in a first position when the male adapter is engaged with the female housing and a second position, different from the first position, when the male adapter is other than engaged with the female housing. The first and second positions can be visually different from one another.

Abstract: A bar clamp assembly configured to be secured to a structure through a fastener includes a bar clamp, a securing base, and a fastener retention member. The securing base may be integrally formed with the bar clamp, and is configured to receive and retain the fastener. The fastener retention member is within or on the securing base, and is configured to secure the fastener in the securing base. The bar clamp assembly may also include a plurality of braces, clips and other support structures between the bar clamp and the securing base in order to provide a more robust assembly.

Abstract: A bar clamp assembly configured to be secured to a structure through a fastener includes a bar clamp, a securing base, and a fastener retention member. The securing base may be integrally formed with the bar clamp, and is configured to receive and retain the fastener. The fastener retention member is within or on the securing base, and is configured to secure the fastener in the securing base. The bar clamp assembly may also include a plurality of braces, clips and other support structures between the bar clamp and the securing base in order to provide a more robust assembly.

Abstract: A grommet connector includes a first end portion and a second end portion with a barrier therebetween. The first end portion is adapted for insertion into a grommet, and the second end portion is adapted for connecting to another part, such as a nut or washer to form a subassembly of the grommet and the other part.

Abstract: A grommet is provided with an anchoring structure or structures for capturing a shrink wrap sleeve thereagainst, to inhibit the sleeve from sliding off the grommet. The anchoring structures are remote from an end surface of the grommet in an assembly.

Abstract: A roll stabilizer for a vehicle includes a resilient member operatively connected between a movable end and a fixed end, and structure for activating and deactivating operation of the stabilizer by affecting compression of the resilient member.

Abstract: A grommet connector includes a first end portion and a second end portion with a barrier therebetween. The first end portion is adapted for insertion into a grommet, and the second end portion is adapted for connecting to another part, such as a nut or washer to form a subassembly of the grommet and the other part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to grommets. In particular, the present invention relates to grommets used within vehicle suspension systems. In preferred embodiments, the dome end of the grommet comprises an anular extension that engages a fastener or bolt extending through the grommet.

Abstract: A pivot assembly includes a support defining a hole, a pivot insert disposed in the hole and a retainer securing the pivot insert in the hole. The pivot insert defines a circumferential groove, and the retainer is a ring having inwardly directed fingers for engagement in the groove.

Abstract: A damper system is connected between pivotal components of a vehicle suspension system to inhibit movement of the components during a condition of potential vehicle roll. The system can be actively or passively controlled. The damper system can have a single damper or multiple dampers and may be connected to work in conjunction with vehicle stabilizers including torsion bars, single compensator stabilizing systems and dual compensator stabilizing systems. In the compensator stabilizing systems, the damper can be separate from the compensators or integral with the compensators. The dampers also can be formed as integral structures with shock absorbers. The dampers can be of various types, including but not limited to linear dampers and rotary dampers.

Abstract: A grommet includes an enlarged bulbous body and a cylindrical extension projecting therefrom, the projection and body defining axially aligned openings therethrough. The cylindrical projection is configured to retain a washer on the outside thereof and a fastener on the inside thereof.

Abstract: A pivot assembly includes a support defining a hole, a pivot insert disposed in the hole and a retainer securing the pivot insert in the hole. The pivot insert defines a circumferential groove, and the retainer is a ring having inwardly directed fingers for engagement in the groove.

Abstract: A grommet connector includes a first end portion and a second end portion with a barrier extending therebetween. The first end portion is adapted for connecting to a grommet, and the second end portion is adapted for connecting to another part, such as a second grommet, a nut or the like to form a subassembly of the grommet and the other part.

Abstract: A molding-in-place technique for joint assemblies, such as a ball joint. The technique is particularly well suited for molding “in-place” a linkage structure about a joint structure. The technique uses a molding assembly having a plurality of centering and sealing structures for sealingly centering the linkage structure about the joint structure. A desired mold material is injected between the linkage structure and the joint structure “in-place” to provide a self-toleranced, self-retained, molded-in-place joint assembly.