Abstract: This invention relates to light transmitting filters comprising: (a) a light absorbing layer of material having a front surface and a back surface, (b) transparent microspheres embedded in the light absorbing layer and contacting the front surface of the light absorbing layer with portions of the microspheres protruding through the back surface of the light absorbing layer for transmitting light through the light absorbing layer, and (c) a conformed layer of optically clear material having a front surface and a back surface wherein the front surface of the conformed layer is in contact with and conforming in shape with the protruding portions of the microspheres, and wherein the back surface of the conformed layer has a textured finish. The invention also relates to methods of making these light transmitting filters.

Abstract: A reflective surface has a mount configured to be coupled with vehicle seat back. An attachment member is coupled to the mount and has a hook and loop fastener adapted to couple with a pile-type material on a back surface of the vehicle seat back.

Abstract: A Laser Airborne Depth Sounder (LADS) system for the measurement of water depth is disclosed, the system includes a transmitter and a receiver of laser light having at least two wavelengths so as to receive a first reflection from a water surface and a second reflection from a water bottom, and a mirror (32) adapted to reflect the second reflection laser light and rotate around a major axis (34) and minor axis (36) where the rotation of the mirror (32) around the minor axis (36) is provided by a piezo electric actuator (68). The piezo electric actuator (68) drives the mirror (32) around the minor axis (36) through a mechanical level (72).

Abstract: Actuator mechanism for adjusting the position of a mirror element in a wing mirror for a motor vehicle, comprising an electric motor and a mirror adjusting element movably coupled therewith via a drive train. The drive train comprises a main gear which is included in the drive train nearer to the mirror adjusting element and further comprises a pinion being in mesh with the main gear, which pinion is included in the drive train nearer to the electric motor. The main gear and the pinion cooperate through an evoloid toothing. The invention also relates to a wing mirror for a motor vehicle in which at least one actuator mechanism is included.

Abstract: In the reflecting mirror of the present invention, the film thickness of a photocatalytic hydrophilic film mainly made of silicon dioxide is set to about 90 nm, and the mass ratio of photocatalyst particles made of titanium dioxide contained in the photocatalytic hydrophilic film is set to about 60%. As a result, the hydrophilicity and the photocatalytic property can be sufficiently assured, and the surface reflectivity of the photocatalytic hydrophilic film can be effectively restrained. Therefore, the occurrence of a double image caused by the surface reflection of the photocatalytic hydrophilic film can be effectively restrained or be prevented.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a lighting apparatus including a light source, an optical member that is placed in front of the light source and provided with a reflecting surface for reflecting light from the light source or prism sections each made up of a refracting surface which receives the light incident from the light source and a reflecting surface for reflecting the light incident from this refracting surface. Here, in the optical member, there is a plurality of pairs of the reflecting surfaces or prism sections arranged in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis within a plane including the radial direction of the light source centered on the optical axis. The present invention can provide a low-profile lighting apparatus using light from the light source with high efficiency.

Abstract: A pushbutton switch mechanism has board 28 incorporating an electronic circuit thereon, metal sheet contact 26 disposed on board 28, a light-transmissive pushbutton disposed in an opening defined in a casing of the electronic device for being pressed from outside, the light-transmissive pushbutton having outer key top 22 and presser 25 formed with rubber sheet 24 for contacting metal sheet contact 26, and light-emitting elements 27 disposed on board 28 around presser 25 for applying light to a side surface of the presser 25. Presser 25 has a conical shape having an upper surface as a bottom surface substantially aligned with a lower surface of key top 22 and a vertex for contacting metal sheet contact 26. Light emitted from light-emitting elements 27 is applied to the entire side surface of presser 25.

Abstract: A safety vest adapted to be worn by riders of exposed motor vehicles, such as motorcycles, which vest is designed to be worn over clothing and has luminescent signaling means interconnected with the signaling apparatus of the motor vehicle so that the rider's actions and intentions of braking, turning, changing lanes or hazard are visually communicated to other motorists, thereby enhancing rider visibility and safety.

Abstract: An apparatus for lighting in a building structure. The apparatus includes a lighting fixture having at least two lamps. The apparatus includes a one-piece layer having a plurality of holes aligned with the respective lamps through which light from the lamps pass. A panel for a mounted lighting fixture having at least two lamps in a building structure. A method of lighting a building. A method for forming a panel. A method for forming a panel.

Abstract: A border lighting strip (10) includes an electrical cable (14) having a plurality of electrical conductors (14A, 14B). A plurality of light emitting devices (LEDs) (12) arranged alongside the electrical cable (14) and electrically connected (12A, 12B) thereto. An essentially hollow extruded sheath (16) of translucent or transparent material is adapted to receive the LEDs (12). The sheath (16) also includes an integrally formed cylindrical lens (18) arranged to optically cooperate with the LEDs (12). A method (200)for manufacturing a lighting strip includes electrically connecting (202, 204, 206, 208) a plurality of light emitting devices to an electrical cable to form a linear light source (214), extruding (216) a transparent or translucent sheath adapted to receive the linear light source (214), and inserting (218) the linear light source into the extruded sheath to form the border lighting strip (220).

Abstract: An LED lamp has a substantially planar circuit board having two opposed sides, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) grouped to form two LED arrays. The LEDs of one of the two LED arrays are mounted along opposite edges of one of the sides of the circuit board. The LEDs of the other LED array are mounted along opposite edges of the other side of the circuit board.

Abstract: An ornamental lighting assembly has a base member, a clip member, and an ornament member. The base member is configured to be attached to a structure. The clip member is configured to be removably attached to the base member. The clip member includes a light string cavity dimensioned to accommodate a string of lights. The clip member also includes an ornament member holding portion configured to accommodate a portion of the ornament member. The ornament member is illuminated by the string of lights located in the clip member providing a decorative effect to the structure to which the base member is attached. In one configuration, the ornament member is configured as a plurality of icicles thereby creating an illuminated icicle display.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for an environmentally resistant germicidal lamp are disclosed. A cover may have a material resistant to at least one of dripping, light splashing, light spraying of liquid and condensation. The cover may have a first section having an opening for receiving a base of a lamp, and an inner surface for encompassing and being slightly larger than an outer cross section of the base when the first section receives the base. The cover may have a second section having an opening for receiving a socket of an electric discharge lamp fixture, and an inner surface for encompassing and being slightly larger than an outer cross section of the socket when the second section receives the socket. The cover may shield and partially enclose electrical contacts of either the base or the socket from at least one of dripping, light splashing, light spraying of liquid and condensation.

Abstract: A reflecting-mirror-equipped lamp 2000 is constituted by a high pressure discharge lamp 150 and a reflecting mirror 300. The reflecting mirror 300 includes a wide opening 310 and a narrow opening 320. A first sealing portion 101a of the high pressure discharge lamp 150 is fixed near the narrow portion 320 of the reflecting mirror 300, and provided with no base. A second sealing portion 101b of the high pressure discharge lamp 150 is provided at a side of the wide opening 310 of the reflecting mirror 300. An external lead 104 of the first sealing portion 101a and an outward-drawn lead wire 204a are joined to each other by the plastic flow of a caulking member 10.

Abstract: A multidirectional light emitting diode unit includes a light emitting diode chip configured to emit light from at least one side of the chip when powered. An at least translucent casing extends from at least the one side of the light emitting diode chip. A distal end of the casing has at least two protrusions. Each protrusion has a substantially flat distal end surface facing outwardly away from the light emitting diode chip and inwardly toward a centerline of a cylindrical sidewall to form a recess between the protrusions within the distal end of the casing. Light from the light emitting diode chip is internally reflected by the sidewall and directed outwardly from the casing through the flat surfaces along output directions normal thereto.

Abstract: A decorative lamp display panel assembly for attachment to out door wall/post lanterns, or like structure, such assembly having a removable display panel having a decorative picture and/or indicia thereon. A top frame member is releasably secured to the top edge of the display panel and a bottom frame member is releasably secured to the bottom edge of the display panel. A support arm assembly is connected to the top frame member at a front end, and to a clamp member at the rear end. The clamp member has finger members that can be bent outwardly so that they can be attached to different diameter structure on an outdoor lantern. The support arm assembly can be extended and retracted, and it can be adjusted to different vertical angles to vary the height of the top frame member with respect to the clamp member.

Abstract: A frame for a direct type back light device is provided. The frame includes a base and a plurality of side-plates. The base has a groove and an opening. The groove has a first end and a corresponding second end. The side-plates are respectively disposed on a periphery of the base so that a first slit and a second slit are formed at positions corresponding to the first and the second ends. The first and second slits have different sizes.

Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle includes a housing, an illuminant that is arranged in the housing, und a plug element for electrically contacting the illuminant. The lamp further includes a pull-off-assisting element for pulling the plug element off the housing in a pull-off direction. The pull-off-assisting element has a first end arranged at the plug element such that it is pivotable about a pivoting axis, which extends transversely to the pull-off direction, and a second end for being manually gripped and for facilitating pulling of the pull-off-assisting element. This pull-off-assisting element is pivotable between a parking position in which is rests against the housing, and a pull-off position in which it extends from the housing for pulling off the plug element.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a bicycle lamp includes a plurality of light sources; a source of power; an electrical circuit connecting the source of power with the plurality of light sources; at least one switch connected in the electrical circuit; a diffuser positioned adjacent at least one individual light source of the plurality of light sources, the diffuser including translucent resilient material supported on a helical coil defining a central passageway extending through the diffuser, the diffuser passageway being of sufficient dimension to accept a bicycle tube therethrough; a housing coupled to the diffuser, the housing having a housing passageway extending therethrough, wherein the housing passageway is generally complementary to and aligned with the diffuser passageway so as to provide a continuous opening through the bicycle lamp; and a reflector adjustably connected to the housing spaced apart from the housing passageway.

Abstract: A headlamp unit (30) is mounted between opposite sides of a radiator core support panel (10) in a widthwise direction of a vehicle and a front portion of a front fender. One of a front mounting position of a front portion of the headlamp unit (30) and a rear mounting position of a rear portion of the headlamp unit (30) is provided with a fastening structure (50). The other one of the front mounting position and the rear mounting position is provided with an inserting structure (40) capable of adjusting an inserting amount. The headlamp unit (30) is allowed to slide and move by the fastening structure and/or the inserting structure, thereby making it possible to adjust a mounting position.

Abstract: A structure for maintaining clearance between a headlamp and a fender of a vehicle is capable of significantly enhancing a visual outer appearance of the vehicle. By decreasing a length of a dummy section formed in a lateral side of a headlamp lens and removing a hole processing flange formed in a front end of a fender.

Abstract: The invention proposes an illumination module (10) producing an illumination beam with cutoff, comprising, arranged from back to front along a horizontal optical axis (A—A), an elliptical reflector (12) which delimits a volume of reflection and which has an elliptical surface of reflection (18, 20), at least one light source (14) which is arranged in the vicinity of a first focus (F1) of the reflector (12), and a convergent lens (16) whose focal plane is arranged in the vicinity of the second focus (F2) of the reflector (12), characterized in that the reflector (12) has a horizontal flat surface (22), the upper face (24) of which is reflective, which delimits vertically towards the bottom the volume of reflection, and in that the flat surface (22) of the reflector (12) has a cutoff edge (28) which is arranged in the vicinity of the second focus (F2) of the reflector (12). The invention also proposes a lamp comprising such an illumination module.

Abstract: The object of the invention is an illumination and/or indicating device for a vehicle comprising a mask constituting the perimeter of the side walls of at least two cavities intended to house at least one bulb in each of them. Said mask comprises at least two parts mechanically fixed to one another, preferably so as to be removable, at least one extending as a reflector or a portion of reflector.

Abstract: A device for masking automobile vehicle headlights comprises at least one transparent optical element (B) inserted on the path of light rays between lighting sources and the headlight glass, the optical element (B) comprising a cylindrical entry face (E3) with radius R and a cylindrical exit face (E4) with radius R symmetrical to the entry face (E3) about a vertical median plane located at a distance 2R from the entry face (E3) and the exit face (E4), a mask (C) being placed in the vertical median plane and offset from the horizontal plane of symmetry.

Abstract: The invention proposes a lighting headlamp for a motor vehicle, comprising a light source, a reflector of the elliptical type, a first focus of which is arranged in the vicinity of the source and a second focus of which is arranged in the vicinity of the focal plane of a convergent lens, and a movable mask which is mounted so as to pivot, with respect to a fixed mounting, about an overall transverse axis, and which is capable of occupying an angular occultation position, in which it is arranged substantially vertically in the vicinity of the focal plane of the lens so as to form a cutoff in the light beam produced by the headlamp, and a retracted angular position, a spring forcing the movable mask into its occultation position, wherein it also comprises at least one locking means acting between the mounting and the mask in order to hold the mask in its occultation position.

Abstract: A flashing lighting device, most specifically designed for mounting inside and outside an automobile, is comprised of a housing and, within in, a circuit for storing at least one flashing sequence signal. At least one first array of light-emitting elements is close to this housing and generates a flashing pattern responsive to the flashing sequence signal, and at least one second array of light-emitting elements are arranged more remotely from the housing than the at least one first array and is also responsive to said flashing signal. In this way the circuit actuates said the two arrays or series of arrays in a way substantially contemporaneous with the same flashing pattern so that observation of any one array conveys information regarding the flashing pattern displayed in the other array.

Abstract: Provided is an advertisement apparatus using a light switching device which transmits or shields light according as a power source or heat is supplied or not. The advertisement apparatus includes a light switching device transmitting light when a power source or heat is supplied thereto and shielding light of less than predetermined brightness when a power source or heat is not supplied thereto, or operating in a reverse manner, and an illuminator for illuminating an image onto the light switching device with light whose brightness is greater than the predetermined brightness. The light switching device can be used as the window of a building, and can present images of an advertisement using the illuminator for irradiating light from a projector, for example, to the light switching device. Therefore, the advertisement apparatus using a light switching device can be used for both indoor and outdoor advertising displays.

Abstract: There is provided a novelty candy assembly including a body, an illumination module attached to the body, a cover for the illumination module, the cover having at least an outer layer of candy, at least one activation conduit extending through the cover and being operatively connected to an activation switch within the body, at least one speaker within the body, and at least one memory chip within the body. The activation switch is activated when the candy is at least in part consumed, the activation switch being part of a circuit including the illumination module, the memory chip, and the speaker. Pre-recorded audio in the memory chip is reproduced by the at least one speaker and illumination is produced by the illumination module when the activation switch is activated.

Abstract: A portable vehicle inspection system including a series of mats into which two lengths of flexible, polymeric side light transmitting optical fiber extend along channels placed near the edges of the mats, and at a distance to be within the tracks of wheels of a vehicle passing thereover, with the polymeric fiber optic including notches and a reflector directed to provide a steady, uniform flood of light up to the underside of a vehicle to be inspected, and between the inspection zone, and the light source, the polymeric optical fiber is covered by an opaque jacket to prevent light from radiating outward.

Abstract: A brightness enhancement article for improving luminance from a light source includes a light-collecting prism surface forms a series of longitudinal trapezoidal prism elements in which each has a face plane disposed toward the light source and first and second legs extending back from the face plane, forming first and second base angles? with the face plane wherein both first and second base angles? satisfy: 90 degrees<base angle ?<120 degrees.

Abstract: A plastic extruder screw tip having a conical inwardly and forwardly tapering melt converging surface; having first and second dashers fixedly attached to and extending laterally outwardly from the melt converging surface, the dashers being opposingly arranged and having curved distal ends; the plastic extruder screw tip further having a helically threaded screw root mounting cylinder fixedly attached to and extending rearwardly from the melt converging surface, the screw root mounting cylinder having annular outer “O” ring seals nestingly received within “O” ring receiving channels, the screw root mounting cylinder further having an interior oil return conduit.

Abstract: A kneading machine for flour-based mixes, particularly for bakery products, comprises two kneading implements turning within a rotating tank having a cylindrical shape, with concordant directions of rotation, about two axes, which are parallel to the axis of the tank and are set at a distance from the axis of the tank so as to describe two theoretical cylinders that are substantially tangential both with respect to one another and with respect to the circumferential wall of the tank. Each arm describes an orbital movement about the respective axis of rotation and is set inclined with respect to a straight line generatrix of its theoretical cylinder.

Abstract: An impact-type rotary fining, homogenizing and emulsifying device is constituted by a casing body disposed on a base, a feed port and a discharge port disposed in the casing body, and a power shaft disposed inside of the casing body. The power shaft is equipped with rotary impellers in such a manner that the rotary impellers are disposed on the power shaft and include a first rotary impeller rotated in a positive direction and a second rotary impeller rotated in negative direction. A power shaft portion is located in the feed port and is equipped with a feed impeller. A valuable advantage is obtained in that its new and distinct structure and innovative design enable the device to heighten the impact velocity applied to treated materials many fold, without raising the rotating speed of the impellers. Functions of fining, homogenizing and emulsifying are improved, while effectively enhancing the overall performance of the apparatus, within the motor's allowable rotational speed.

Abstract: An agitation system for a mud tank to prevent core material initially suspended in the drilling mud, from settling. The method agitates sludge and eliminates the need to hand shovel sludge from the tank after dumping. The method comprises the step of pumping mud taken from within the tank through a permanently mounted rubber nozzle directed at mud on a bottom portion of the tank. In a preferred aspect of this invention the tank is a cylindrical and longitudinally mounted on a truck for waste mud hauling, and has a rear end cap hinged to a top portion of the tank, so that when a front portion of the tank is marginally elevated and the end cap is hinged opened, mud dumps from a rear end portion of the tank.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for intermittent agitation of particulate matter. In some embodiments, a mechanical agitator is intermittently activated within in a particulate-matter-delivery system.

Abstract: A sanitary tank is provided with a clean-in-place agitator assembly in which the impeller portion is removably installed at the tip or the shaft or along the shaft. A shaft housing that penetrates the wall of the tank employs lip seals around the drive shaft so that cleaning fluid supplied at an inlet pipe will spray out through the interior or distal lip seal for spraying the proximal side of the impeller. The impeller is mounted on a non-round drive portion at the tip of the drive shaft, avoiding need for welding or threaded fasteners. A vertical stirrer or impeller has a square drive shaft with transverse grooves, and blades that are removably fitted into respective pairs of these grooves.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a constant-force device suitable for being integrated into a movement of watches, particularly wrist watches, with an indirect-second mechanism having an intermediate second pinion (14) driven by a second wheel (9) of the movement, and an indirect-second wheel (15). The constant-force device comprises a tensioning module (4, 5, 6, 7, 8), a cam (2), a lever (11), and a stop wheel (13). The stop wheel (13) of the constant-force device is mounted on the intermediate second pinion (14) of the indirect-second mechanism.

Abstract: An integrated fiber-optic tow cable is described having both optical fibers and armor wires located outside the cable core to avoid high strain on the optical fibers when the cables is under stress during deployment. The optical fibers have integral temperature sensors near the outermost portion in order to measure accurately the temperature of the fluid coming in contact with temperature sensors. A beam of light is shown on the optical fibers which is reflected by the optical fibers and reaches the receiver and processed by the processor which may also include a display unit.

Abstract: A temperature sensor comprising: a housing; a thermo-sensitive element housed in the housing for outputting electric characteristics varying with a temperature, as an electric signal; and a pair of lead wires connected at their one-side ends with the thermo-sensitive element for extracting the electric signal from the thermo-sensitive element to an outside of the housing, wherein at least one of the lead wires is made of a mixed twisted wire including: first electric wires made of a first conductor containing copper; and second electric wires made of a second conductor having a higher bending resistance and a tensile strength than those of the first conductor.

Abstract: The device for detection of the temperature in the interior of a vehicle, particularly for an air-conditioning system of a vehicle, is provided with an interior temperature sensor (28) arranged in a housing (18) arranged in or at a wall (12) adjacent to the interior (14) of the vehicle and being at least partially adjacent to the interior (14) of the vehicle, and a radiation sensor (30) detecting solar radiation leading to the heating of the housing (18) of the interior temperature sensor (28). Further, the device is provided with a compensation temperature sensor (36) arranged behind the wall (12) and such that it is thermally decoupled from the interior temperature sensor (28) and detecting the heat of air and/or assemblies behind the wall (12), which leads to a falsification of the measured value of the interior temperature sensor (28). The two temperature sensors (28,36) and the radiation sensor (30) are combined in a common assembly.

Abstract: An integrated temperature sensor delivers threshold detection signals when temperature thresholds have been exceeded. The temperature sensor includes a circuit for detecting a first temperature threshold having a first detection threshold, and for detecting a second temperature threshold having a second detection threshold. The circuit also detects a third temperature threshold between the first and second temperature thresholds, and detects a fourth temperature threshold between the first and second temperature thresholds. The third temperature threshold has a third detection threshold linked with the first detection threshold so that a deviation of the first detection threshold causes a corresponding deviation of the third detection threshold. Similarly, the fourth temperature has a fourth detection threshold linked with the second detection threshold so that a deviation of the second detection threshold causes a corresponding deviation of the fourth detection threshold.

Abstract: A cylindrical metal tube (3) accommodating therein a thermistor device (2), the electric characteristics of which change with temperature, is pushed into, or clamped and fixed to, a sheath portion (42) positioned on a flange (4) to the rear of a projection portion (41) of the flange (4), and is laser welded in a circumferential direction. A weld portion (L1) formed to bridge the metal tube (3) and the sheath portion (42) of the flange (4) firmly fixes the metal tube (3) to the flange (4). In the temperature sensor (1) having this construction, the weld portion (L1) between the metal tube (3) and the flange (4) is not exposed to a high temperature environment. Therefore, oxidation hardly occurs at the weld portion and reliability of air tightness to an exhaust gas can be improved.

Abstract: An apparatus for rotating a bucky about an axis between a first and second position. The apparatus includes a base member stationarily disposed on the bucky and having a first and second rotational position; a first and second absorption member; and a first and second assembly. The first assembly is disposed at the first position and is slidably mounted relative to the base member. It includes a first detent adapted to receive a roller when the bucky is in the first position. The first assembly is disposed intermediate the first absorption member and base member such that the first absorption member biases the first assembly toward the base member. The second assembly is disposed at the second position and is slidably mounted relative to the base member. It includes a second detent adapted to receive a roller when the bucky is in the second position.

Abstract: A system and method for cooling an X-ray tube in a computer tomography (CT) cooling system is shown having a heat exchanger that has at least one cooling passageway for receiving a coolant for cooling the X-ray tube and that is formed to define a tubular passageway having or defining a heat exchanger axis. The tubular passageway has a first open area and a second open area, and, in one embodiment a first axial fan and a second axial fan, respectively, are situated adjacent to the first and second open areas. The heat exchanger is mounted on a gantry of the computerized tomography system such that the axis of the axial fans and the heat exchanger axis are generally parallel to the gantry axis so as to reduce or minimize the effects of gyroscopic forces.

Abstract: A method is for calibration of a transformation of at least two X-ray attenuation values (which are determined using different X-ray spectra) for a material, to a value for the density and a value for the atomic number of the material. A first distribution is recorded of first X-ray attenuation values obtained from a calibration phantom using a first X-ray spectrum, and a second distribution is recorded of second X-ray attenuation values obtained from the calibration phantom using a second X-ray spectrum. The recorded X-ray attenuation values are used to produce a density function and to produce an atomic number function. A value for the density and for the atomic number of the calibration sample is determined with the aid of the density function and the atomic number function, and a discrepancy between the determined values and the actual density and atomic number of the calibration sample is found.

Abstract: A positioning device for the multi-section slide track assembly includes an inner slide track, an intermediate slide track, and an outer slide track. The positioning device consists of a positioning member and an actuating member pivot-connected thereto. The positioning member provides with at least one engaging end while the actuating member providing with at least one bent guiding edge and a push button. The engaging end is adapted to engage with an oblique protrusion of the outer slide track for positioning the intermediate slide track. A return movement of the inner slide track can actuate the bent guiding edge for automatically unlocking the engagement of the intermediate slide track with the outer slide track. Alternatively, a user can manually press the push button to unlock the engagement of the intermediate slide track with the outer slide track.

Abstract: An overlay layer is formed on a bearing alloy layer via an intermediate layer. The overlay layer consists of Bi or a Bi alloy, and 0.05 to 25 vol % of hard particles. While the overlay layer is made of Bi or a Bi alloy, wear resistance thereof can be improved by adding the hard particles.

Abstract: In a foil bearing (1), a foil assembly (4) disposed between a stationary mount member (3) and a journal (2) of a rotating member comprises: a top foil (5) having one end secured to an upper portion of the stationary mount member and extending circumferentially to surround a substantially entire outer circumferential surface of the journal; and a plurality of spring foils (6) arranged in an annular gap between the top foil and the stationary mount member, wherein each of the spring foils consists of a resilient piece which is bent to have a joint portion (8) attached to the stationary mount member and a slide contact portion (9) for contacting the top foil, and wherein the spring foils are arranged in a circumferential direction such that the slide contact portions of adjoining ones of the spring foils partially overlap each other.

Abstract: An elastic rubber bearing is provided with an intermediate tube, namely, a bush bearing with a reinforcing insert arranged in the elastomeric bearing body. The design of the bearing includes a pretension, which is distributed as uniformly as possible both in relation to the circumference and in the axial direction. The pretension is generated in the elastomer in a bearing body after the vulcanization by calibrating the outer sleeve. A reinforcing element of the bearing includes an intermediate tube slotted on two sides in relation to its axial extension.

Abstract: A rolling bearing apparatus includes a sensor cover capable of avoiding a pulser ring from being damaged by the sensor cover with excellent positional accuracy relative to the pulser ring or the like. The rolling bearing apparatus includes a structure in which whereas an outer peripheral edge of a sensor main body of a sensor cover is folded to bend to an inner side of a bearing and a conical portion as a fitting portion is formed at a folded to bend portion thereof, a conical portion as a fitted portion for fitting the fitting portion is formed at an inner peripheral surface of an outer ring and a position in an axial direction of the sensor cover relative to a pulser ring is set to position by fitting the two conical portions.