Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for supporting an intermediate shaft, such as an intermediate shaft of a gearbox. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises at least one bearing part for supporting an intermediate shaft and having an outer surface with at least a section that is circumferential; at least one carrier part having an inner surface extending about the outer surface at a first distance from the bearing part; and at least one molded part for decoupling the carrier part from the bearing part, the molded part disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface, and the molded part being frictionally engaged with the inner surface and the outer surface. The invention provides a device that, among other things, can be manufactured cost-effectively.

Abstract: A vibration damper for a motor vehicle steering wheel may comprise a gas generator for a steering wheel airbag as an inertial mass. In embodiments, the vibration damper comprises a substantially hollow-cylindrical or hollow-frustoconical resilient element which includes an elastomer material and which can be connected to the motor vehicle steering wheel and/or a motor vehicle steering wheel module, and a carrier ring which is connected to the resilient element and which can be connected to the gas generator. In embodiments, the resilient element and the carrier ring are in the form of separate components and/or the resilient element is in the form of a monolithic molded rubber component.

Abstract: A damping device for absorbing and/or damping vibrations of a vehicle part or isolating and/or damping a vibrating vehicle component includes a mass element, a fastening element for fastening the damping device to a vehicle part, and a spring device connecting the mass element to the fastening element to be capable of oscillation. The mass element or fastening element having a fastening device for fastening the spring device. The mass element and/or vehicle part comprises a supporting devices for supporting the spring device, wherein the spring device comprises a fastening device fixed to the fastening means and at least two supporting portions supported in opposite axial direction on the supporting device. The fastening device and supporting device are spaced apart in axial direction such that when supporting sections bear against the supporting device, the spring device is preloaded. The invention relates to a method of assembling a damping device.

Abstract: A shaft vibration absorber for absorbing vibrations of a shaft includes an elastomer body that is reached through by a central longitudinal centre axis. In embodiments, the elastomer body includes holding geometries that protrude in the radial direction and extend in the longitudinal direction for pressing the shaft vibration absorber to the shaft. The holding geometries may be arranged in each case in two first angle windows that lie opposite one another with regard to the longitudinal centre axis with a width of in each case at most 90°. With embodiments, the shaft vibration absorber can configure a radial pressing force of the shaft along a first tuning axis that runs in the radial direction, and the radial pressing force may be greater than a pressing force in a spatial direction that differs therefrom and runs in the radial direction.

Abstract: An elastic bearing comprising a mass having at least one mounting hole for a mounting sleeve, the mounting hole having a central longitudinal axis passing therethrough, at least one mounting sleeve having a collar section extending in the radial direction and a shaft section extending in the longitudinal direction, the mounting sleeve being fixed in the mounting hole, and an elastomeric body arranged on the outer circumferential side of the mounting sleeve. In an embodiment, the elastomer body has, in the region of the shaft section, a diameter-widening contour whose diameter increases with increasing longitudinal distance from the collar section, and the mounting hole having a diameter-widening contour which widens to the same extent as the diameter-widening contour of the elastomer body. In embodiments, the elastomer body is prestressed by the mass and the mounting sleeve at least in the radial direction.

Abstract: A decoupling ring suitable for a planetary gear is disclosed. A decoupling ring includes an annular elastomeric base body and elastomeric formations. In embodiments, the elastomeric formations are uniformly spaced apart from one another, project in the radial direction from the base body, and run parallel to a central longitudinal axis passing centrally through the decoupling ring. With embodiments of the decoupling ring it is possible for the decoupling ring to be arranged on the circumferential side of a ring gear of a planetary gear.

Abstract: A vibration absorber for absorbing and/or damping vibrations, such as of a vehicle part, may include at least one absorber mass having an opening, and at least two spring devices inserted into the opening. The spring devices may have at least one elastomeric spring element and a supporting body. The supporting body may accommodate the elastomeric spring elements. The supporting body may have an insertion section for inserting the supporting body and the elastomeric spring elements into the opening. The insertion section may be inclined relative to a longitudinal axis of the vibration absorber.

Abstract: A vibration damper for damping vibrations of a motor vehicle part including a retaining device attachable to the motor vehicle part, a damping mass, capable of vibrating with respect to the retaining device, and a spring device coupling the damping mass capable of vibrating to the retaining device. The damping mass may have at least one anti-loss device and/or path limiting device that may interact with the retaining device to limit a deflection of the damping mass with respect to the retaining device.

Abstract: A vibration absorber bush for an inner tube absorber for absorbing torsional and flexural vibrations, for the coaxial assembly in a hollow shaft which is penetrated by a central longitudinal axis includes at least one largely cylindrical first elastic element and a largely cylindrical second elastic element which are in each case disposed to be coaxial with the longitudinal axis and to be mutually adjacent in the radial direction. In embodiments, a reinforcement element is disposed between the elastic elements.

Abstract: A shaft bearing for supporting a shaft of a motor vehicle includes an inner sleeve, an outer body surrounding the inner sleeve while forming a gap, and an elastomer body elastically connecting the inner sleeve and the outer body. The inner sleeve may have a first rolling surface facing towards the elastomer body and against which a first rolling section of the elastomer body abuts. The outer body may have a second rolling surface facing towards the elastomer body and against which a second rolling section of the elastomer body abuts. The two rolling sections may be connected to each other via a fold having a free length. During movement of the inner sleeve relative to the elastomer body and/or the outer body relative to the inner sleeve, the rolling sections may roll the same distance on the rolling surfaces, so that the free length of the fold remains unchanged.

Abstract: A shaft bearing including an inner body, an outer body surrounding the inner body at a distance, and an elastomer body that elastically connects the inner body to the outer body. In embodiments, the elastomer body includes a damping device.

Abstract: A vibration absorber for absorbing and/or damping vibrations, such as of a vehicle part, may include at least one absorber mass having an opening, and at least two spring devices inserted into the opening. The spring devices may have at least one elastomeric spring element and a supporting body. The supporting body may accommodate the elastomeric spring elements. The supporting body may have an insertion section for inserting the supporting body and the elastomeric spring elements into the opening. The insertion section may be inclined relative to a longitudinal axis of the vibration absorber.

Abstract: A shaft bearing for supporting a shaft of a motor vehicle includes an inner sleeve, an outer body surrounding the inner sleeve while forming a gap, and an elastomer body elastically connecting the inner sleeve and the outer body. The inner sleeve may have a first rolling surface facing towards the elastomer body and against which a first rolling section of the elastomer body abuts. The outer body may have a second rolling surface facing towards the elastomer body and against which a second rolling section of the elastomer body abuts. The two rolling sections may be connected to each other via a fold having a free length. During movement of the inner sleeve relative to the elastomer body and/or the outer body relative to the inner sleeve, the rolling sections may roll the same distance on the rolling surfaces, so that the free length of the fold remains unchanged.

Abstract: An elastomeric body for a shaft bearing of a motor vehicle is suitable for arrangement in a gap between a bearing support and an inner body. The elastomeric body includes a first attachment leg, a second attachment leg, and a connecting portion interconnecting the first and second attachment legs. In embodiments, at least one of the first and second attachment legs has a plug-on groove that can be plugged onto the bearing support or the inner body in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner such that the plug-on groove encompasses the bearing support or the inner body. Embodiments of the concept further relate to a shaft bearing for a shaft of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A shaft bearing including an inner body, an outer body surrounding the inner body at a distance, and an elastomer body that elastically connects the inner body to the outer body. In embodiments, the elastomer body includes a damping device.

Abstract: An elastomeric body for a shaft bearing of a motor vehicle is suitable for arrangement in a gap between a bearing support and an inner body. The elastomeric body includes a first attachment leg, a second attachment leg, and a connecting portion interconnecting the first and second attachment legs. In embodiments, at least one of the first and second attachment legs has a plug-on groove that can be plugged onto the bearing support or the inner body in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner such that the plug-on groove encompasses the bearing support or the inner body. Embodiments of the concept further relate to a shaft bearing for a shaft of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A vibration damper for damping vibrations of a motor vehicle part including a retaining device attachable to the motor vehicle part, a damping mass, capable of vibrating with respect to the retaining device, and a spring device coupling the damping mass capable of vibrating to the retaining device. The damping mass may have at least one anti-loss device and/or path limiting device that may interact with the retaining device to limit a deflection of the damping mass with respect to the retaining device.

Abstract: A propshaft damper for a vehicle is provided. The propshaft damper includes an inertia ring where the inertia ring having an inner ring. A rubber track is positioned on inner ring, the rubber track having an first inner surface. A transmission flange is further provided having a second inner surface and connected to the inertia ring. A hub is provided connecting the inertia ring to the flange. The hub having a first section and a second section where the first section of the hub includes a first outer surface and the second section includes a second outer surface. The first inner surface of the hub connected to the first outer surface of the hub. Further, the second outer surface of the hub is connected to the second inner surface of the flange thereby connecting inertia track and the flange by means of the hub in a secure press-fit connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a torsional vibration absorber for a drive train, the vibration absorber having a hub and an inertia mass, and the vibration absorber having a connecting device with at least one elastomer body that elastically connects the hub and the inertia mass with one another, wherein the connecting device comprises at least one reinforcing member which is at least partially embedded in the elastomer body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a torsional vibration absorber for a drive train, the vibration absorber having a hub and an inertia mass, and the vibration absorber having a connecting device with at least one elastomer body that elastically connects the hub and the inertia mass with one another, wherein the connecting device comprises at least one reinforcing member which is at least partially embedded in the elastomer body.