Abstract: A hitch assembly includes a base member, an extension arm and an A-frame for supporting any of a plurality of implements. An elevating cylinder is connected to raise and lower the extension arm. Additionally, lateral cylinders are synchronized to move in unison to pivot the hitch assembly laterally side to side. The first respective ports of the lateral cylinders are directly connected together facilitate synchronous movement. A universal joint is connected between the arm and A-frame to coordinate up and down and left and right movement of the hitch assembly.

Abstract: A coupling for coupling, for example, a trailer having a drawbar (2) to a tractor with a three-point linkage device, which has two height-adjustable lower steering arms (3, 4) of which one is laterally adjustable by a lateral strut (11). A first coupling element is mounted on the rear of the tractor. The drawbar (2) is provided with a second coupling element (13). The second coupling element (13) is connectable to the first coupling element (12). The coupling has a bar 14 with two ends. Each end includes a connection element (15) to connect with the lower steering arms (3, 4) of the tractor (1). A guiding mechanism comprises two guiding pins is arranged, distanced from each other, on the bar (14). The guiding bar (14) supports the drawbar (2). The drawbar (2) is guided between the guiding pins (17). The drawbar (2) is adjustable relative to the bar (14) in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for cooling electrical protective devices comprises an electrical protective device mounted to at least one electrical terminal, wherein the electrical terminals are cooled to indirectly cool the electrical protective devices. A pressurized coolant source passes a coolant fluid through coolant passages attached to the electrical terminals, thereby cooling the electrical terminals. The cooled electrical terminals maintain the temperature of the electrical protection device within an appropriate operating temperature range. This cooling method may be used to increase the fuse power rating of a fuse array while maintaining electrical coordination between the fuses in the fuse array and electrical devices protected by the fuse array.

Abstract: An electrical interconnect is provided with two or more conductors and a conductor support structure, such as a tube, wherein the tube wall includes conductor support sites distributed along the wall. The conductors extend along the wall and across the tube and are maintained in a spaced relationship with respect to one another by the wall and the conductor support sites, which can be perforations through the tube wall, the conductors being inserted through the perforations. The conductor support sites for each conductor can be orthogonally disposed with respect to the sites for other conductors, allowing the conductors to be maintained in a generally helical relationship and each conductor can form a square-wave or trapezoidal-wave pattern along the tube. The interconnect can include cladding about the conductors and tube, such as a ribbed jacket and braided wire shield, and the conductor support structure may be provided with ribbing.

Abstract: The present invention provides electromagnetic interference filters and gaskets. In exemplary embodiments, the filters and gaskets are made from conductively coated reticulated foam having a pore density varying from 10 to 40 pores per inch (PPI). The filters can be used to cover ventilation openings in an electronics enclosure to shield electrical components, equipment and devices from EMI, electrostatic discharge (ESD) and radio frequency interference (RFI) while still providing adequate airflow to enter and cool the system. The filter material may also help prevent dust and dirt from entering the enclosure. The filters of the present invention are also well suited to conductively bridge gaps between mating features of electronic enclosures. The reticulated foam to fabricate the filters allow for excellent compression (generally 20%-50% of the original thickness) under low compressive forces, while easily recovering from the compressive load without noticeable compression set (permanent deflection).

Abstract: A device (2) for electrically conductive contacting of a sectionally stripped outer conductor (24) of a coaxial cable (26) and which is set back radially with respect to a sheath (28) of the coaxial cable (26), the device comprising a base element (4) in the form of a clamp which can clamped around the coaxial cable (26). The device (2) furthermore has a seal (22), in particular formed by sealing lips, with which, in the installed position of the device, the base element (4) lies sealingly on the sheath (28) of the coaxial cable (26) and contact means for establishing an electrically conductive connection between the outer conductor (24) of the coaxial cable (26) and a conductor, e.g. a grounding cable.

Abstract: An electrical cable (1) adapted for an electrical connector (2) having a number of terminals, comprises two cable subassemblies (10) each having two signal wires (101) and a metal braid (102) wrapping up thereabout, and a plurality of drain wires (13, 14) positioned among the two cable subassemblies and conductively contacting with the metal braids. Each drain wire has a center conductor (133) and a semiconductive layer (134) extruded around the center conductor. Distances between center lines of the drain wires and the signal wires are equal to pitches of the terminals of the electrical connector for facilitating soldering procedure.

Abstract: A multi-filament superconducting wire in which the filaments comprise zirconia-stabilized ultra-fine grain Nb3Sn. The superconducting wire is formed by wire-drawing a preform comprising a metallic matrix and at least one niobium alloy rod having zirconium and oxygen in solid solution and heat treating the drawn wire in the presence of tin to yield at least one continuous filament comprising ultra-fine grain Nb3Sn having semi-coherent ZrO2 precipitates disposed therein. The ZrO2 precipitates serve to stabilize the ultra-fine grain microstructure of the Nb3Sn at temperatures up to 1100° C. and allows Nb3Sn to maintain the ultra-fine grain microstructure when heat treated at temperatures that are greater than those previously used. By using higher temperatures to form Nb3Sn, the time required for heat treatment can be significantly reduced.

Abstract: A flex cable has a number of conductive wirings for electrically coupling electrical leads of an electrical component to a wiring board. The flex cable has a conductive tab for electrically coupling one of the conductive wirings to one of the leads. The flex cable is bendable to form an essentially horizontal portion and an essentially vertical portion. The conductive tab is disposed at a transition between the horizontal portion and the vertical portion.

Abstract: In one embodiment, reducing electromagnetic radiation from sources within a substrate, such as a substrate for supporting an integrated circuit die, where the substrate comprises power layers, ground layers, and ground rings surrounding all or a portion of the power layers, where the ground layers and the ground rings are extended at least to the edges of the substrate so that conductive plates may be in electrical contact with the ground layers and the ground rings so as to define an enclosure to substantially contain electromagnetic radiation from sources within the defined enclosure.

Abstract: A pick and place hole or clip is automatically surface mounted on a board, such as a printed circuit board. The hole or clip includes a securing portion and a mounting portion. The securing portion is configured to secure a cable, a component, or a clip. The mounting portion is configured to be surface mounted on the board by solder.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for forming a uniform conductive-film interconnecting pattern via simplified processes. In particular, the invention provides: a method for forming an interconnecting pattern having at least one corner and which does not cause irregularities at the corner, an interconnecting pattern formed according to the method, and an electronic apparatus and a non-contact type card medium including the interconnecting pattern. The method includes forming a line pattern having at least one corner defined by at least two lines by applying a liquid containing a pattern material to a substrate. The liquid is applied by ink jet printing such that the corner has at least one additional protrusion other than the two lines, and is then fired to transform into a conductive-film interconnecting pattern.

Abstract: The insulation sheet for use in producing a wiring substrate comprises, as via hole conductors, conductive paste filled in via holes formed through the insulation sheet, and the curing-starting temperature of the conductive paste is lower than the melting-starting temperature of the insulation sheet.

Abstract: Apparatus and Methods are disclosed for determining the direction between a rotating magnetic field and alternating magnetic field sensors at a remote location. The curvature of a borehole drilling assembly between a rotating drill bit carrying a permanent magnet and sensors behind a drilling motor is measured to provide early indication of changes in drilling direction. A second application concerns measurement of the convergence and divergence and the skewness of two approximately parallel well bores to provide information for correcting the drilling direction to maintain parallelism. A third application measures the direction and distance to a point target to provide data for guiding drilling toward that target. The primary apparatus are an oriented, rotating permanent magnet and an oriented, three component alternating magnetic field sensor.

Abstract: A device for detecting the weight loaded on a vehicle seat with a sensor (22) and a spring body (24) that connects the vehicle seat to an underbody (18) of a corresponding motor vehicle and is connected, in one fastening area (e.g., 28), with a bottom rail (20) of the vehicle seat on the one hand and, in another fastening area (e.g., 26), to the underbody (18) of the corresponding motor vehicle on the other hand. One of the mounting areas is provided with a bore (38) through which a seat fastening screw (30) is engaged. The sensor (22) is provided with a travel sensor which is disposed parallel to the seat fastening screw (30) between the two fastening areas (26, 28) or to these rigidly connected parts (retaining plate 60 for example) and which measures the distance of these fastening areas (26, 28) parallel to the seat fastening screw (30).

Abstract: A reversible PTO shaft having opposite splined ends whose numbers of teeth are different from each other is inserted at one of the splined ends into an output sleeve and not-relatively rotatably connected to the output sleeve. For constituting at a position out of the PTO transmission system an actuator for changing the rotary speed of the output sleeve and holding the output sleeve changed in rotary speed simultaneously to the reversing of PTO shaft, a second collar connected to a shifter collar for changing the rotary speed of output sleeve so as to be slidable integrally with the shifter collar is disposed on an inner end of the output sleeve. When the splined end of PTO shaft having the greater number of teeth is inserted into the output sleeve, a sensor having a cam surface is moved by an end surface of the PTO shaft so as to make a pin project from the output sleeve, thereby holding the second collar at its low speed position.

Abstract: A hybrid transfer case includes a mainshaft, front and rear output shafts, an electric motor/generator connected to the mainshaft, and an input clutch for selectively coupling the transmission to the mainshaft. The transfer case further includes a planetary gearset having a sun gear driven by the mainshaft, a ring gear, and planet gears supported from a carrier. A direct clutch is operable to selectively coupled the rear output shaft for rotation with the input shaft. A low brake is operable to selectively brake rotation of the ring gear. A transfer clutch controls the amount of drive torque delivered through a transfer assembly to the front output shaft. A hybrid control system is provided for controlling actuation of the various clutch and brake assemblies and the electric motor/generator to establish various drive modes.

Abstract: An electric vehicle driven by at least one electric motor is provided. The vehicle includes a controller for controlling the electric motor and at least one braking device. The controller gradually reduces the rotational speed of the electric motor in accordance with a vehicle drive stop instruction, and operates the braking device when the rotational speed of the electric motor is equal to or lower than a predetermined rotational speed to stop the travel of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a motorized cart and a hub gear motor system in which the electric motor of the system is contained within the hub casing of a front wheel of the motorized cart. The hub gear motor system provides the motorized cart with front wheel drive.

Abstract: Motorized wheels in a wheelchair or other light vehicle are each mounted on an axle for limited rotation relative to a secondary connection to the frame of the vehicle which incorporates a sensor providing feedback which controls the motor according to torque sensed through the secondary connection. The motor and associated gearing and control circuitry are housed within a wheel hub of which a drum supporting a wheel rim is supported at its inner surface on multiple bearings spaced around its periphery.

Abstract: An adaptive cruise control system that provides a smooth following by limiting the headway to keep it lower than a predetermined maximum. The present invention accomplishes this objective through systematically limiting the headway. In particular, the present invention reduces a time related speed multiplier used in calculating the desired headway, to maintain a headway that is less than an effective maximum sensor range for the adaptive cruise control system.

Abstract: An improved motorized folding portable footboard scooter. The rider of the scooter stands upon a scooter platform and directs the scooter. The handle bar folds to facilitate the portability of the scooter. The engine is operationally connected to the transmission, which is operationally connected to the rear tire. Shifting the transmission is accomplished by a control on the handle bar. A smaller lighter engine is used because the transmission allows for the power output of the engine to be optimized for different driving speeds and conditions. The resulting portable motorized foot scooter has greater speed and terrain following characteristics over a non-transmission scooter while still retaining its lightweight portability.

Abstract: A full-time all-wheel drive system for a motor vehicle equipped with a transversely mounted engine and transaxle includes a power take-off unit. The power take-off unit includes an interaxle differential which drives a first power path connected to the front wheels and a second power path connected to the rear wheels. The first power path includes a planetary final drive unit which drives a double planetary front differential unit that is interconnected to a pair of front axleshafts. The second power path includes a helical gearset and a bevel gearset which deliver power to a rear propshaft.

Abstract: A headphone type earpiece assembly having two earpieces adapted for protecting the user's ears and keeping the user's ear warm and a cord member connected between the earpieces, wherein each earpiece having soft cloth covering, a frame fixedly mounted inside the soft cloth to support the soft cloth in shape, a cushion fixedly fastened to the frame, and clip means adapted for securing said frame to the user's ear lobe.

Abstract: A waterproof earphone is disclosed. The earphone comprises a housing having a first end, a second end, and a housing bore extending there between. The housing is dimensioned for insertion into a human ear canal. The earphone further includes a sleeve having a first end and a second end, and an axial bore extending there between. The sleeve is disposed within the housing. The earphone still further includes a receiver disposed within the sleeve's axial bore. The receiver has a cable extending outwardly past the first sleeve end. An end-cap has first and second ends, and the end-cap first end matingly engages the housing's second end. A waterproof membrane seals the end-cap's second end.

Abstract: In order to form a noise suppressor in a hose of e.g. a motor vehicle, modular portions are connected in series to define suppression chambers with particular noise suppression characteristics. Those characteristics are due to the volume of each chamber, to the size of the apertures from the chambers to the central duct of the suppressor, and optionally due to spacers which are inserted into at least one aperture of the chambers to alter the effective open area of that aperture. Such spacers may also be used in which the noise suppressor is not modular. Where modular portions are used, it is preferable that each chamber is bounded by parts of two modular portions. A wall of one modular portion may then close the chamber in another modular portion, making the manufacture of the modular portions easier. Also disclosed is the use of a mass acting as a damper, which may be a noise suppressor as previously discussed, within a hose. The mass is connected to the hose by resilient means, e.g. electrometric material.

Abstract: In the engine muffler including a first expansion chamber 12 of the exhaust gas having an exhaust gas inlet aperture 11 connecting to an exhaust gas outlet of the engine, a second expansion chamber 14 having an exhaust gas outlet aperture 13, at least one first exhaust gas purifier 15 coated wit a catalyst to purify the exhaust gas purifier provided with innumerable numbers of small holes, a wall side of said second expansion chamber 14 to which the engine is not installed is formed to a double-wall construction of walls 14a and 14b with a predetermined distance, further, the double-wall is packed with a heat insulating material to improve the purification efficiency, heat insulation and sound elimination. Heated muffler wall is decreased. It is also possible by applying a detachable construction to take out the first exhaust gas purifier outside the wall for replacement or cleaning.

Abstract: An escape device for allowing a person to escape from a high position to a predetermined landing point. The escape device basically includes: an elastic cord element elastically stretchable to a maximum length substantially at the landing point; a container element provided at the high position; and a carrier element connected with the elastic cord element. Accordingly, a person can descend via the carrier element from the high position and softly land on the landing point. A plurality of carrier elements may be provided and connected together via plural elastic cord elements and auxiliary ropes, using disengagement mechanism, to provide a multistage escape device, so that the carrier elements can be disengaged from one another in sequence when they are falling so as to permit person(s) to descend and softly land on a ground at the landing point.

Abstract: A step and platform for use with a ladder which will allow a user to climb the ladder, using the ladder rungs, and, upon reaching a desired height at which the unit has been placed, swing the same into platform position. When in aligned position with the other rungs and stiles of the ladder, the rung thereof is available for normal climbing use and after ascending, the user may release the unit from aligned position to its support position and stand or place articles thereon.

Abstract: A construction material holding system for supporting a plurality of elongate materials upon a walk board without interfering with the usage of the walk board. The construction material holding system includes a plurality of support units each comprised of a support bracket that is removably attachable to a walk board, a vertical support member extending from the support bracket, a first rack attached to an upper portion of the vertical support member, and a second rack attached to an upper end of the first rack. The second rack is preferably removably attached to the first rack for allowing various configurations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for returning the oil drained from a working pressure space of a hydraulic motor into a motor casing to an oil line, which is connected to the motor and which is in communication via a divider with intra-motor flow channels which are in communication with the working pressure spaces. The oil seeping into the casing is conveyed by means of pressure variations internal of the hydraulic motor, pulsating consistently with rotating motion, into the oil line presently at a lower pressure and connected to the motor by way of said divider. Therefor, the casing space is connected by a return conduit through a one-way valve to at least one flow channel, which lies between the divider of the motor and the working pressure space of the motor.

Abstract: A processing apparatus and an operating method of the processing apparatus, in which a water insoluble oil homogeneous to a water insoluble oil (processing oil) used for a mist-lubrication in a processing site on a work is used as a lubricating oil for a lubrication section of a processing machine, an aqueous solution is used as a cleaning liquid for cleaning the work after having been processed, and then a used processing oil and a used cleaning liquid are recovered and separated and further the separated processing oil and cleaning liquid are circulated into respective supply means, so that the used processing oil may be recovered and reused even if the lubricating oil is mixed into the processing oil since both are homogeneous oil and further the used cleaning liquid and the used processing oil can be surely separated from each other and reused, which allows to reduce an amount of waste as well as to reduce the cost.

Abstract: A safety brake device has a setting device moving an abutment or a housing to limit movement of brake wedges engaging a guide rail which limits a braking force applied by the brake wedges. The setting device can continuously adjust the braking force limit in dependence on a magnitude of a mass to be braked.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for determining the optimal travel sequence for an elevator installation includes smart terminals sending destination specific travel requests and other planning information to a job manager for each elevator car. The job managers perform a situation-based search process to determine the optimal travel sequence plan for the associated elevator and submit an offer to the terminal sending the travel request. The terminal compares offers and books a selected one. The job managers are responsive to relevant changes in the situation upon which the plan is based for determining a changed actual travel sequence and associated changed offer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing a plurality of coated steel belts as tension members for an elevator system. A dispenser is employed that retains a plurality of rolled steel belts aligned vertically in said dispenser. An axel passing through the side walls of the dispenser and the centers of the steel belts rolls contained therein rotatably supports the steel belt rolls. When employing the disclosed method, equal lengths of the belts are pulled from the dispenser and clamped between two metal plates. A guide is then connected to the clamped plates which is used to feed the secured coated steel belts down the elevator shaft, around the sheave mechanism and back up the elevator shelf. The center core of the dispenser allows for the even systematic dispensing of steel belts so that equal lengths of the steel belts are fed simultaneous throughout the elevator system.

Abstract: A probe (20) has a holder (21) with a small-diameter portion (25) and a stepped surface (33) at a base end of the small diameter portion (25). The stepped surface (33) is recessed over the entire circumference of a base end of a small-diameter portion (25) to form a groove (40) and an inner corner of the groove (40) is rounded. The probe (20) is mounted by resiliently pressing the stepped surface (33) against the edge of a mount hole (15) in a base plate (13) of a brake shoe (12). A bending force acts on the small-diameter portion (25) of the holder (21) due to the sliding contact of the brake drum (10). However, the rounded portion (41) at the bottom of the groove (40) avoids a stress concentration on an inner corner of the base end of the small diameter portion (25).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a brake mechanism for a disc brake. The brake mechanism is received in a caliper (4) by means of pivots (3). The brake means comprises a lever (1,31), a cross bar (6,33), a thrust yoke (9,34) and an adjuster mechanism (16). The thrust yoke (9,34) is provided with braces (30,36) going diagonally from the centre of the thrust yoke (9,34) down to the backside of the thrust plate. The structure of the thrust yoke (9,34) means that the force is applied in distinct, separated areas of the brake pads (28). The brake mechanism is held together as one unit which facilitates handling and assembly.

Abstract: The invention concerns a disk brake with a brake lining holding device for a brake lining that can be tensioned in the direction of a brake disk and comprising a lining support plate and a break lining material applied thereon, wherein a limit stop for limiting the adjustment path of the brake lining is provided. The invention is characterized in that the limit stop for limiting the adjustment path of the break lining can be elastically and/or plastically deformed under the effect of a given brake tensioning force produced by the disk brake.

Abstract: Unitized, stand-alone brake equipment can have a relatively small, integrated air supply volume and can be controlled electronically. The equipment can include a brake cylinder housing a piston, a pair of air chambers acting on opposite sides of the piston, and an air reservoir. Coupling of the air chambers and the air reservoir to each other, a source of pressure, or the atmosphere can be controlled by appropriate valves to regulate the pressure in the brake cylinder. The valves can be components of an electronic control valve portion that can be connected to the brake cylinder. The unitized brake equipment can employ a “self-actuating” brake cylinder wherein air pressure is admissible to both sides of the piston, but acts on unequal surface areas provided on the opposing sides.

Abstract: A braking device acts on a guide rail and consists of a housing that is arranged at an elevator car yoke and serves as a support for spring packets and/or for adjusting packets. The housing also serves as a support and guide for chock guide elements that in turn retain and guide brake chocks with brake linings. Pushrods engage at one end at the brake chocks, and at the other end are pivotably connected to an actuating fork. Upon braking of the elevator car, the actuating fork is moved at the pushrod end in the direction of the braking device. The guided brake chocks with the brake linings slide in the braking device. At the same time the brake linings are moved at the guide leg of the guide rail. The brake chocks are moved in the braking device and the spring and adjusting packets are stressed, whereby a braking force for stopping an elevator car or a counterweight is generated.

Abstract: A damper for dampening vibrations of a rotatable steering shaft of a motor vehicle comprises a rotor and means for rotating the rotor at a rate proportional to and greater than rotation of the steering shaft. Magnetorheological fluid is disposed at least partially around the rotor, and has a viscosity variable to vary a load on the rotor.

Abstract: A shock absorber includes a shock rod and piston which are disposed within a fluid chamber within a shock body. The piston separates the shock body fluid chamber into a compression fluid chamber and a rebound fluid chamber. A reservoir fluid chamber accommodates the entry of the shock rod into the fluid chamber as the shock absorber compresses under shock forces. The compression fluid chamber is in fluid communication with the reservoir fluid chamber through a third chamber or passage. A first valve may control passage of fluid from the compression fluid chamber into the passage. Second and third valves may be disposed within the passage in parallel with each other and in series with the first valve. The third valve may include an easily accessible knob disposed outside the shock body.

Abstract: A roller device of luggage case includes the luggage case having at least two retractile mechanisms with at least two rollers at each bottom side. The retractile mechanism is connected with retractable handle pivotally so that the rollers stick outside the bottom of the luggage case when the retractable handle is pulled up and completely hides within the luggage case while the retractable handle is folded up. Thus not only the luggage case has a better outlook but also the trouble of hooking with other luggage can be avoided.

Abstract: A retractable handle assembly of luggage comprises a single handle rod extended upward from a center at a joining edge of a top and a rear of luggage and having an upper portion and a lower portion connected to the rear; and a handle grip extended at a predetermined range of angle about a horizontal plane from a top of the handle rod toward a side of the luggage being perpendicular to the top or the rear of luggage in an unused position. An orientation of a hand holding the handle grip is parallel to a moving direction of the luggage being towed for facilitating an exertion of user's force thereon, thereby lowering a center of gravity of luggage for saving labor.

Abstract: A torque cam mechanism comprises first and second cam members disposed relatively rotatably around a common axis and cam balls adapted to fit in first and second cam grooves formed, respectively, in confronting surfaces of the first and second cam members. The depth of the first cam grooves is made larger than the radius of the cam balls, whereas the depth of the second cam grooves is made smaller than the radius of the cam balls, whereby even though a centrifugal force is applied to the cam balls which rotate together with the first and second cam members, the generation of thrust forces for separating the confronting surfaces of the first and second cam members can be suppressed by receiving the centrifugal force so applied to the cam balls by the first cam grooves which are deeper.

Abstract: A pulley is concentrically disposed around a hollow shaft, and a one-way clutch is disposed between the hollow shaft and the pulley. At least one bearing is provided between the shaft and the pulley. In the one-way clutch, a roller as a meshing member and a coil spring as a biasing member are integrally rotated together with an outer ring. The roller moves in a meshing-releasing direction by a centrifugal force when a rotation speed of the outer ring becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined speed, and a biasing force of the coil spring has enough magnitude for permitting this movement. The pulley is provided at its inner periphery with a cam surface, and the pulley and the outer ring of the one-way clutch are integrally formed.

Abstract: A one-way clutch of the invention includes an inner race supported for rotation on a power transmission shaft, an outer race concentrically surrounding the inner race, and torque transmitting members interposed between the inner race and the outer race and capable of transmitting torque in one direction of the inner race to the outer race. The outer race is integrally provided with an extending portion that extends inwardly in a radius direction thereof. The extending portion is capable of being engaged with the power transmission shaft.

Abstract: A mounting/centering support arrangement for a pressure plate assembly of a multi-clutch arrangement is provided. The pressure plate assembly comprises at least two clutch areas, each with a pressure plate arrangement connected to a housing arrangement for rotation in common around an axis of rotation; with an opposing support arrangement; and with a clutch disk arrangement, the friction surface arrangement of which can be clamped between the pressure plate arrangement and the opposing support arrangement. Each of the clutch disk arrangements is designed to be connected nonrotatably to a different power takeoff element. The mounting/centering support arrangement can arrest at least one of the clutch disk arrangements in a predefinable position with respect to the housing arrangement and/or arrest at least one of the clutch disk arrangements in a predefinable position with respect to at least one other clutch disk arrangement.

Abstract: In the starting clutch, an electrical pump or an engine pump is omitted and a substitutive pump mechanism is obtained with a simple construction thereby to circulate lubricating oil within the starting clutch. There is provided a starting clutch in which lubricating oil supplied form a drive shaft side is circulated within the clutch and input side elements and output side elements are tightened by an axial load to transmit a power and wherein a non-electrically operated pump mechanism is provided within the starting clutch.

Abstract: An automotive air conditioning compressor clutch eliminates all rivets and utilizes only one return spring. A hub with multiple radial teeth closely fitting into armature openings supports the armature plate concentric and parallel to a pulley friction disk. The armature is free to slide relative to the hub as the return spring is compressed. The thrust areas between the hub teeth and armature are large, which reduces compressive stress. The lower stress reduces the wear rate for both the all-metal and rubber torque cushion versions of the clutch.