Abstract: A compensating coupling connects a first shaft to a second shaft along an axis of rotation. The compensating coupling has a first coupling body connected to an end of the first shaft and a second coupling body connected to an end of the second shaft. At least one elastic coupling element has a longitudinal axis lying in a plane that is oriented perpendicularly to the axis of rotation. The two coupling bodies are arranged with respect to one another to form a three-dimensional coupling region in which the elastic coupling element is arranged. The elastic coupling element is connected to the two coupling bodies such that the two coupling bodies are displaceable in the radial direction with respect to the axis of rotation. The elastic coupling element is displaceable in the axial direction with respect to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: An assembly for connecting two drive sides of a drive train of a rail vehicle includes a first drive side having a disc-shaped first coupling body at one end, a second drive side having a disc-shaped second coupling body at one end and a disc-shaped intermediate body disposed between the first coupling body and the second coupling body. The intermediate body is coupled to both the first coupling body and the second coupling body in such a way that a rotational movement of one of the two drive sides is transmitted to the other drive side through the coupled body.

Abstract: An elastic bearing has an inner body, an outer body and an elastic layer. The outer body surrounds the inner body such that the outer body and the inner body have a common longitudinal axis, which forms the bearing longitudinal axis as a first spatial axis of a 3D coordinate system. The elastic layer is positioned between the outer body and the inner body. In the direction of a second spatial axis, a distance between the outer body and the inner body is minimal, and free from the elastic layer. In the direction of a third spatial axis, the distance between the outer body and the inner body is always the same, and the elastic layer is arranged therein in order to fill that spacing gap.

Abstract: An elastic bearing has an inner body, an outer body and an elastic layer. The outer body surrounds the inner body such that the outer body and the inner body have a common longitudinal axis, which forms the bearing longitudinal axis as a first spatial axis of a 3D coordinate system. The elastic layer is positioned between the outer body and the inner body. In the direction of a second spatial axis, a distance between the outer body and the inner body is minimal, and free from the elastic layer. In the direction of a third spatial axis, the distance between the outer body and the inner body is always the same, and the elastic layer is arranged therein in order to fill that spacing gap.

Abstract: A compensating coupling connects a first shaft to a second shaft along an axis of rotation. The compensating coupling has a first coupling body connected to an end of the first shaft and a second coupling body connected to an end of the second shaft. At least one elastic coupling element has a longitudinal axis lying in a plane that is oriented perpendicularly to the axis of rotation. The two coupling bodies are arranged with respect to one another to form a three-dimensional coupling region in which the elastic coupling element is arranged. The elastic coupling element is connected to the two coupling bodies such that the two coupling bodies are displaceable in the radial direction with respect to the axis of rotation. The elastic coupling element is displaceable in the axial direction with respect to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: An assembly for positioning a wheel of a rail vehicle. The wheel is supported on a wheel shaft and there is provided a swing arm and a frame of a bogie of the rail vehicle. The swing arm has a first end that is connected to the frame of the bogie in a rotationally mounted manner. The swing arm has a second end that is connected to the wheel shaft. The swing arm has a fixed, but detachable, connection between the first end and the second end which allows for the swing arm to be mechanically divided into two.

Abstract: An assembly for connecting two drive sides of a drive train of a rail vehicle includes a first drive side having a disc-shaped first coupling body at one end, a second drive side having a disc-shaped second coupling body at one end and a disc-shaped intermediate body disposed between the first coupling body and the second coupling body. The intermediate body is coupled to both the first coupling body and the second coupling body in such a way that a rotational movement of one of the two drive sides is transmitted to the other drive side through the coupled body.

Abstract: A method for compensating for a loss of traction of a rail vehicle, preferably a freight locomotive, in a track curve, is particularly pertinent when the rail vehicle is starting up and/or is on an incline. Comparably unfavorable frictional conditions between a track and at least one driven track wheel of the rail vehicle are changed into comparably favorable frictional conditions by actively steering the track wheel on the rail.

Abstract: A method for compensating for a loss of traction of a rail vehicle, preferably a freight locomotive, in a track curve, is particularly pertinent when the rail vehicle is starting up and/or is on an incline. Comparably unfavorable frictional conditions between a track and at least one driven track wheel of the rail vehicle are changed into comparably favorable frictional conditions by actively steering the track wheel on the rail.

Abstract: A workpiece carrier has a base frame, a shaft surrounding a drive axis and a workpiece carrier and includes a rotary frame mounted on the base frame so as to be rotatable about the drive axis, workpiece holders mounted on the rotary frame so as to be rotatable about holding axes, a driving part with a holder mounted so as to be rotatable about the drive axis, a transmission part operationally connected to the rotatably mounted workpiece holders, and an intermediate gear attached to the rotatably mounted holder. The intermediate gear is connected to the shaft and to the transmission part in such a way that the transmission part engages with the driving part so as to be rotatable about an output point that is spaced apart from the drive axis by an eccentricity.

Abstract: A vacuum treatment system (1) for treating workpieces has a treatment chamber (10) that can be evacuated and in which a low-volt arc-discharge device is placed, with at least one locking loading/unloading aperture and at least one coating source placed on one side wall of the treatment chamber. It also has a device for producing a magnetic field to create a remote magnetic field and at least one workpiece holder to hold workpieces. A target-shutter arrangement (8, 8?) is designed so that when uncovered, the distance between the shutter (8) and the target (12) is less than 35 mm, thus allowing ignition and operation of a magnetron or cathode spark discharge behind the target, but preventing ignition of auxiliary plasma when the target (8) is turned off.

Abstract: A planet system workpiece support for a vacuum treatment apparatus includes a sun system rotatable in the vacuum treatment apparatus about a sun system axle to be coupled to a drive. At least one planet system is rotatable on planet axle and is supported on the sun system. The planet system has a driving coupling for driving the planet system and the support has at least one moon system supported on the planet system and rotatable about a moon axle with a driving connection to the sun system. At least one workpiece is received on the moon system and the driving connection is established, at least during operation, uninterruptedly between sun system and moon system.

Abstract: A vacuum treatment system (1) for treating workpieces has a treatment chamber (10) that can be evacuated and in which a low-volt arc-discharge device is placed, with at least one locking loading/unloading aperture and at least one coating source placed on one side wall of the treatment chamber. It also has a device for producing a magnetic field to create a remote magnetic field and at least one workpiece holder to hold workpieces. A target-shutter arrangement (8, 8?) is designed so that when uncovered, the distance between the shutter (8) and the target (12) is less than 35 mm, thus allowing ignition and operation of a magnetron or cathode spark discharge behind the target, but preventing ignition of auxiliary plasma when the target (8) is turned off.

Abstract: A planet system workpiece support for a vacuum treatment apparatus includes a sun system rotatable in the vacuum treatment apparatus about a sun system axle to be coupled to a drive. At least one planet system is rotatable on planet axle and is supported on the sun system. The planet system has a driving coupling for driving the planet system and the support has at least one moon system supported on the planet system and rotatable about a moon axle with a driving connection to the sun system. At least one workpiece is received on the moon system and the driving connection is established, at least during operation, uninterruptedly between sun system and moon system.

Abstract: A vacuum treatment workpiece support and method for a vacuum treatment apparatus, uses a sun system that is rotatable with respect to the apparatus about a sun system axle. The sun system is coupled to an apparatus-side drive. At least one planet system supported on the sun system, is rotatable about a planet axle and is provided with a driving coupling with respect to the apparatus. At least one moon system is supported on the planet system, and is rotatable about a moon axle with a driving connection to the sun system. A receiver for at least one workpiece is provided on the moon system. The driving connection is established, at least during operation of the apparatus, in an uninterrupted manner, between the sun system and the moon system.

Abstract: A vacuum coating installation has at least a central distribution station which can be evacuated and has a transport arrangement driven in a controlled manner essentially along a plane, for the material to be treated. One operating station for the distribution station as well as at least two processing stations for the material to be treated are provided. The three or more stations communicate by way of operating openings with the distribution station, through which openings the material to be treated can be transported from one station into the other by the transport arrangement for the material to be treated. The material to be treated is formed by individual workpiece holders of the installation, each having a plurality of workpiece supports.

Abstract: A vacuum treatment workpiece support and method for a vacuum treatment apparatus, uses a sun system that is rotatable with respect to the apparatus about a sun system axle. The sun system is coupled to an apparatus-side drive. At least one planet system supported on the sun system, is rotatable about a planet axle and is provided with a driving coupling with respect to the apparatus. At least one moon system is supported on the planet system, and is rotatable about a moon axle with a driving connection to the sun system. A receiver for at least one workpiece is provided on the moon system. The driving connection is established, at least during operation of the apparatus, in an uninterrupted manner, between the sun system and the moon system.