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 assembly transmits longitudinal forces in a rail vehicle. The assembly contains a first and second hydraulic axle link bearing, a wheel set, and a rotary frame. Each axle link bearing has a housing element and a first and second chamber filled with a fluid. In the event of a change in the position of the housing elements relative to each other, fluid is exchanged between connected chambers of the axle link bearings. The fluid exchange is produced by a change in the position of the housing elements relative to each other, and the change in position causes the transmission of longitudinal forces which are transmitted between the wheel set and the rotary frame via the axle link bearings. A first chamber of the first axle link bearing is connected to a first chamber of the second axle link bearing via a damping element in order to exchange fluid.

Abstract: A moisture-curing, one-component polyurethane composition, containing at least one isocyanate group-containing polyether urethane polymer obtained by reacting at least one polyisocyanate with at least one polyether polyol; at least one isocyanurate-containing trimer of 1-isocyanato-3,3,5-trimethyl-5-isocyanatomethyl cyclohexane or 1,6-hexane diisocyanate in a quantity of between 1 and 4 percent by weight in the composition; at least one polyether with blocked hydroxyl groups, which is free of isocyanate groups, as a plasticiser, in a quantity of more than 5 percent by weight in the composition. Where moisture is excluded, the moisture-curing polyurethane composition has good storage stability, good processability and good thermal stability, and surprisingly good adhesive effect on highly scratch-resistant, hydrophobic automotive paints, and no pretreatment with adhesion promoters, primers or activators is needed. It is especially suitable for use as an elastic adhesive in the production of means of transport.

Abstract: An assembly for increasing the load-bearing capacity of a structural component of a rail vehicle, in particular the tensile strength and the compressive strength. The structural component has a first connection point and a second connection point. A tensile force acting on the first connection point or a compressive force acting on the first connection point is transmitted to the second connection point. A first load path which is designed to transmit the compressive force is formed between the first connection point and the second connection point, and a second load path which is designed to transmit the tensile force is formed between the first connection point and the second connection point. The first load path and the second load path have different compressive strengths, thus achieving a division of the force transmission by the different compressive strengths.

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 workpiece carrier (2) comprises a rotary frame (3) and a driving part (22), both of which are rotatable about a driving axle (4). The rotary frame (3) can be driven by a motor (6), and carries a plurality of workpiece holders (13) which are distributed around the driving axle (4) so as to be rotatable about holder axes. Mounted in the driving part (22) on a mount is a pinion (25) which engages with a stationary central wheel (21) and a ring gear (27) of a transmission part (26), at the centre of which lies an output point (29) which is at a distance of an eccentricity from the driving axle (4). Driving apertures (28) on the transmission part (26), through which driving pins (19) of the workpiece holders (13) project, are also at the distance of the eccentricity from the holder axes.

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 workpiece carrier (2) comprises a rotary frame (3) and a driving part (22), both of which are rotatable about a driving axle (4). The rotary frame (3) can be driven by a motor (6), and carries a plurality of workpiece holders (13) which are distributed around the driving axle (4) so as to be rotatable about holder axes. Mounted in the driving part (22) on a mount is a pinion (25) which engages with a stationary central wheel (21) and a ring gear (27) of a transmission part (26), at the centre of which lies an output point (29) which is at a distance of an eccentricity from the driving axle (4). Driving apertures (28) on the transmission part (26), through which driving pins (19) of the workpiece holders (13) project, are also at the distance of the eccentricity from the holder axes.

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.