Abstract: In the controllers in an electromechanical brake, out of the component parts of the controllers, with regard to the electric caliper, control signals necessary to control the electric caliper are processed in the unsprung part controller and the motor driver circuitry is provided in the sprung part controller. A multiplex communication line for data exchange is provided between the sprung part controller and the unsprung part controller.

Abstract: By forging a metal material, there is formed a dustproof boot 20 in which a side of an opening end portion 20b formed with a groove 34 for a dustproof boot is provided with a diameter smaller than that of a side of a piston main body 20a, and a total thereof is provided with a substantially uniform wall thickness, thereafter, by carrying out ironing from a front end of the opening end portion 20b to the piston main body side, the recess groove 34 for the dustproof boot can be formed by providing a build-up portion 20c at the opening end portion.

Abstract: The invention provides a brake apparatus in which a vibration resistance and a heat resistance are improved, in a control apparatus of an integrally structured brake in which an electric circuit portion is attached to a brake force generating portion of the brake apparatus. In the control apparatus of the integrally structured brake in which the electric circuit portion is attached to the brake force generating portion of the brake apparatus, the structure is made such that an opening is provided in a circuit side case and a connected portion is arranged in a space within the opening, in order to secure an assured electric connection after attaching the circuit portion. A connecting work can be executed from the opening portion, a vibration resistance can be improved, and a heat resistance can be improved.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a speed reduction device of a vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a casing mounted on the vehicle frame at a casing mounting portion, a brake caliper mounted to the casing at a caliper mounting portion, a brake disc mounted on a drive axle of the vehicle, and a clamping portion mounted on the brake caliper for applying clamping force to the brake disc. The clamping portion, the caliper mounting portion, and the casing mounting portion are positioned on a substantially straight line, and are positioned substantially parallel to the direction of braking force.

Abstract: Faces of a rim portion 20b of a brake shoe 20 of a drum brake brought into contact with a backing plate 18 on a side of a wheel cylinder and on a side of an anchor are brought into contact with and supported by first ledge portions “b”, “c” formed at an upper face of the backing plate, and a face of the rim portion 20b of the brake shoe 20 formed substantially at a center position thereof and brought into contact with the backing plate 18 is brought into contact with and supported by a second ledge portion “a” formed at a lower face of a cut-to-rise portion 18a of the backing plate 18.

Abstract: A vented brake disc rotor including a first annulus-shaped braking plate having an inner surface and an outer surface, a second annulus-shaped braking plate having an inner surface and an outer surface, the second braking plate being generally parallel with and spaced apart from the first braking plate, wherein the first and second braking plates define a central axis of rotation, a plurality of rib walls positioned between the inner surface of the first braking plate and the inner surface of the second braking plate, the plurality of rib walls connecting the first braking plate to the second braking plate and defining a plurality of channels between the first braking plate and the second braking plate, wherein the of the rib walls includes a radially outward tip and a radially inward portion, and a hat portion including a central mounting face and a hat wall extending generally axially from the mounting face, wherein the hat wall includes a plurality of support arms extending generally radially outward from

Abstract: A railroad brake shoe has a pad has a central axis with an arcuate front face which terminates at upper and lower edges. Normal forces at an edge define a line of action. The pad includes support material on the side of the line of action opposite the central axis. The support material resists edge chipping and the formation of edge cracks.

Abstract: A permanently excited magnetic hysteresis brake (1) comprises a support roller (7) rotatable about a fixed axle (9), a magnetic element (3), a hysteresis element (2) and an adjusting device for adjusting the position of the magnetic element (3) and hysteresis element (2) relative to one another and for adjusting the braking torque acting via the support roller (7) on the yarn (5). The magnetic hysteresis brake (1) has only one single mechanically acting actuator (18) for adjusting the braking torque. Both the adjustment of the braking torque to the desired value for the operation of the brake (1) and the adjustment of the braking torque when calibrating the brake (1) are carried out by actuation of this one actuator (18). The structure and handling of the magnetic hysteresis brake (1) can be simplified thereby. The magnetic hysteresis brake (1) can be used to maintain a uniform thread tension on textile machines.

Abstract: A disc brake has a first caliper with first and second friction members that are moved into engagement with a rotor to effect a brake application. The actuator includes a second caliper retained on a pin and third and fourth friction member aligned with the rotor. First and second linkage members connect the second caliper to the first and second friction members. The second caliper when activated moves the third and fourth friction members into engagement with the rotor to create a tangential force that causes the second caliper to pivot on the pin and provide an input force that moves first and second ramp surfaces on the first and second linkage members to produce an actuation force that moves the first and second friction members into engagement with the rotor to produce a braking force that retards the rotation of the rotor.

Abstract: A transmission for a vehicle is provided which prevents generation of a speed change shock at the time of starting the vehicle from a neutral condition. In the transmission, hydraulic clutches are each put into a connected state according to an action of an oil pressure, and a plurality of selectively engageable speed-stage gear trains are provided so that a neutral condition can be obtained. At the time of shifting from the neutral condition, where the oil pressures in hydraulic clutches are in a lowered state, to a starting condition in which a starting gear train is engaged, pressure in the hydraulic clutch corresponding to the starting gear train is controlled by a control valve, so that the oil pressure in the hydraulic clutch is maintained in the lowered state during and immediately after a shifting operation, and is subsequently increased in response to complete engagement of the starting gear train.

Abstract: A multi cone clutch is used on the input to a transmission. The clutch has a multi-cone structure which employs sandwiched cone friction surfaces. The multi-cone structure is used for gears selection inside the transmission. In this case, sandwiched cone friction surfaces are in free or unengaged state while the corresponding friction surfaces are engaged. The cone selector is used to engage free rotating female part of a multi-cone selector. A hydraulic actuator is received by internal gear case wall to prevent any radial or axial movement of the actuator itself. The crown of hydraulic spring outlet piston is formed so as to clip in a housing of a thrust bearing is to provide relative rotational movements between cone clutch male part and a piston in idling or power transmitting mode.

Abstract: A viscous fluid clutch (1) for use as a clutch for a cooling fan for a vehicle, the clutch includes an input shaft (10), a rotor assembly (20, 30), a first housing portion (52), a second housing portion (42), a coil assembly (80), and a brush box (105). The rotor assembly is coupled to the input shaft. The first housing portion is coupled to the second housing portion and the second housing portion is rotatably disposed on the input shaft. The first and second housing portions define a fluid reservoir (16) for receiving the rotor assembly and a viscous fluid, preferably of the magnetorheological type. The coil assembly (80) is coupled to the first housing portion (52). The brush box is operably coupled to the coil assembly. When the coil assembly is energized by the brush box, a magnetic field is created that acts upon the magnetorheological fluid to vary the torque transfer of the input shaft to the housing and the fan connected thereto.

Abstract: An aircraft engine starter assembly provides for liquid cooling of the clutch assembly and overrunning engine by integrating a pitot pump in the system. The system includes a starter motor, a torque transfer connection, a clutch assembly and the pitot pump. The torque transfer connection is adapted to be coupled to the aircraft engine. The clutch assembly is coupled to one of the starter motor or the torque transfer connection. The pitot pump is coupled to one or both of the torque transfer or the clutch assembly via a first oil line and a second oil line. The pitot pump comprises a pitot tube in fluidic communication with an oil reservoir for the delivery of oil under pressure to lubricate one or both of the torque transfer or the clutch assembly.

Abstract: A shift device includes a hub, a sleeve splined with the hub, a pair of speed gears located at both sides of the hub, and a pair of synchronizer rings arranged between the hub and the speed gears. Thrust pieces are respectively engageable with projections of the sleeve and movable in notch portions of the hub in an axial direction the shift device. The thrust pieces are formed with first slanted surfaces pressable on chamfers of the synchronizer rings and second slanted surfaces contactable with slanted surfaces of the hub. The thrust pieces engage and move together with the sleeve in the axial direction when the first slanted surfaces press the chamfers of the synchronizer ring and are disengaged from the sleeve before the splines of the sleeve and the speed gear are engaged.

Abstract: A coupling device operatively arranged between a drive unit and a rotary driven unit including a housing having first and second housing shells, a flange and a clutch assembly arranged to controllably engage a damper. The clutch assembly and damper are positioned within the housing, and the clutch assembly is arranged to directly frictionally engage the flange and first and second housing shells. The damper includes ends bearing against a portion of the flange.

Abstract: A hub driving assembly is adapted to uni-directionally transmit a driving force of a sprocket to rotate a hub, and includes a sprocket-mounting cylinder having retreat bores which respectively extend from a tubular end surface through an outer cylindrical surface, and positioning holes which extend axially from the tubular end surface. A plurality of pawls are disposed in the retreat bores, and are biased by biasing members in the retreat bores to be movable between a driving position, where the pawls extend radially and outwardly for engaging the hub, and an idle position, where the pawls retreat into the retreat bores. A barrier member includes a ring abutment and a plurality of inserts fitted into the positioning holes to bring the ring abutment into abutment against the tubular end surface so as to prevent removal of the pawls and the biasing members from the bores.

Abstract: Lubricating oil supply holes are drilled into a first member that is fitted to a plurality of first annular plates by a spline. Of splines to which each lubricating oil supply hole corresponds, lubricating oil grooves provided in the plurality of first annular plates do not overlap the splines on at least one of the front and rear surfaces of the first annular plates, and therefore lubricating oil flowing out of the lubricating oil supply holes is dispersed in a circumferential direction and flows from the inner periphery to the outer periphery of the first annular plates, rather than gathering in each lubricating oil groove and flowing in an outer peripheral direction. As a result, a force generated by an axial lubricating oil flow, which acts in a direction for causing the second annular plates to contact friction materials on the first annular plates, is suppressed, leading to a reduction in drag torque.

Abstract: A process for adjusting a friction clutch located in a drive train of a vehicle and actuated by an actuator, the friction clutch comprising an adjustment device which, on moving an actuation element beyond a displacement range, effects a clutch adjustment compensating for friction lining wear, the process comprising the following steps: determining whether the drive train of the vehicle is in a state in which an adjustment of the clutch is possible; determining whether an adjustment of the clutch is necessary; moving the actuation element beyond the theoretical range so that the adjustment device carries out an adjustment; activating a slip-control process of the clutch; determining whether an adjustment has taken place; and, updating the engagement point of the clutch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a friction clutch consisting of primary and secondary disks and a pressure plate. The clutch also includes an actuator with two coaxial rings that can be rotated independent of one another. The rings compress the disks during relative rotation. In order to provide an actuator which operates accurately and with zero loss, an electric motor having at least one drive wheel is provided for the relative rotation of both rings. The drive wheel is drivingly connected to the two rings by a traction means. Two chains of the traction means lead from the drive wheel to the rotatable rings, wherein the ends of the chains are fixed to their corresponding ring, and the two rings have different diameters.

Abstract: A motor applies torque to a ball and ramp actuator element generating thrust that is transferred thru a bearing from the stationary actuator to the rotating clutch pack elements of a marine transmission.

Abstract: A motor applies torque to a ball and ramp actuator element generating thrust that is transferred thru a bearing from the stationary actuator to the rotating clutch pack elements of a marine transmission.

Abstract: The present invention provides a friction plate having a friction surface formed by sticking an annular friction material to a substantially annular core plate and wherein the friction surface is provided with a first oil groove having an opening portion opened to an inner peripheral edge of the friction plate and an end terminating at a point between the inner peripheral edge and an outer peripheral edge, and a second oil groove having an opening portion opened to the outer peripheral edge of the friction plate and an end terminating at a point between the inner peripheral edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a retroaction-protected transmission module for a motor for driving a retroaction-endangered load, in particular of a gate, having a transmission (11) having a drive side and an output side and a blocking clutch (1) having a clutch state and a blocking state, the blocking clutch including a driveshaft (12), which has driver parts (2) on one end, between which clamping bodies (3) are movably located, which surround a head (4) of an output shaft (13), the head (4) of the output shaft (13) having coupling faces (5), which are in contact with the clamping bodies (3) in the clutch state and via which, in the clutch state, the clamping bodies (3) carried by the driver parts (2) in the event of a rotation of the driveshaft (12) transmit a torque from the driveshaft (12) to the output shaft (13), and a braking ring (6) having a clamping face (7) being located around the clamping body (3), against which the clamping bodies (3) are pressed by the coupling faces (5) in the blocking state

Abstract: A cash redemption machine for receipt in a recess or aperture in a wall or other structure includes a sliding or rotational element mounted beneath the cabinet. In typical use, a front panel of the machine extends out of the recess, where it is accessible to customers to insert coins into a coin intake. The remainder of the machine extends into the recess, and the opening between the machine and the wall or structure is enclosed by side panels. When access to stored coins, service, or maintenance is required, the machine is rotated or slid about the sliding or rotational element, to allow access to the back portion of the machine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fabric-laminated plastic part and a novel process of locating the fabric upon a plastic substrate component where the fabric extends over a contour of the plastic substrate component.

Abstract: Product is conveyed as a continuous stream by a meter conveyor (12) unto a transfer plate (32) and a transfer device (42). The transfer device (42) is movable between a retracted position and an extended position extending over a sweep conveyor (22). In a preferred form, the transfer device (42) is in the form of a thin piece of flexible material and is moved in the conveying direction from the retracted position to the extended position by engaging with the sweep conveyor (22) and is moved to the retracted position by being wrapped around a rotated roller (46). Product is transferred from the transfer device (42) to the sweep conveyor (22) as the transfer device (42) moves from the extended position to the retracted position and is engaged by a metering bar (52ba, 52ca) which controls the product on the sweep conveyor (22) until the product group leaves the transfer device (42). With nested product, the leading edge of the transfer device (42) is scalloped to represent the product bottom leading edge.

Abstract: A transfer apparatus is used in a manufacturing process of irregularly configured products having a shell-like configuration with at least a part of its outer surface largely depressed. The transfer apparatus includes a first transfer device, a second transfer device and a supply device. A first transfer device has a gutter-like configuration and receives the products one after another while the depressions of the products being aligned with a transferring direction. The second transfer device receives the products at the depressions and transfers the products one after another in a row. The supply device receives the products from the second transfer device and supplies the products one by one to a next step.

Abstract: A conveyor assembly is configured to convey and maintain compression of multiple compressible batts. Adjacent pairs of conveyor systems within the conveyor assembly define a space between the pair of conveyor systems for receiving and conveying compressible batts. Each pair of adjacent conveyor systems has at least two upper belts in a coplanar relationship. One of the two upper belts travels in an advancing direction and other upper belt travels in a returning direction. Each pair of adjacent conveyor systems also has at least two lower belts in a coplanar relationship. One of the lower belts travels in the advancing direction and the other lower belt travels in the returning direction.

Abstract: A device for conveying inhomogenous solid matter, particularly biomass, includes an endless screw. The endless screw is located in a sleeve fitted with a counter screw, which allows better transportation, and the possible creation of a plug of compressed material at predetermined points on the screw, which isolates the device from the outside. The device can be coupled with at least one other endless screw, which can be put under a pressure greater than the device. The screw erodes the plug and transports the matter so obtained, for example to a pressurized reactor. With the device, a pressure difference between for example a raw material storage tank and a reactor does not lead to excessive cost in terms of pressurizing gas.

Abstract: The invention includes a method and an apparatus for treating, in particular cooling, a layer of bulk material by means of a stream of gas passed through it on a grate. The grate includes a plurality of elongated planks which extend in a conveying direction and are driven in advancing and return strokes in the conveying direction in such a manner that at least two adjacent planks are moved forwardly simultaneously and are moved backwardly non-simultaneously. Since the material located on a plank which is being moved back is prevented from completely following the plank moving back by the friction generated with the material located above the adjacent planks or with the wall, the conveying effect in the conveying direction outweighs the conveying effect in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a self-closing tubular belt with predetermined compression forces at a longitudinal joint comprises winding a plastic material onto a small mandrel such that the plastic material thickness is not more than the height of a mandrel spiral rib, curing the plastic material, and removing the plastic material from the small mandrel, resulting in the plastic material being in a form of a spiral rubber spring having gaps between its twists. The resultant rubber spring is then wound on a larger mandrel thereby forming winding gaps. These winding gaps are then filled with a raw filler material, and these are processed so that all turns of the rubber spring are joined together monolithically. This is removed from the mandrel by making a longitudinal split in the spring, producing the tubular belt having prestressed regions formed by the spring, and resisting portions formed by the filler material.

Abstract: A two-part cleanable keyboard includes an upper keyboard portion with a plurality of keys. A lower support portion includes an impermeable moisture barrier. The two portions easily snap-fit together to make a quick assembly for computer use. The portions also detach easily so the upper portion may be cleaned or sterilized after a first user, while a spare or additional upper portion is snap-fit onto the lower portion for use by a second user. The keyboard provides tactile feedback to the user in the form of a full-travel feel when each key is pressed and released. The lower portion may be cleaned or disinfected when the upper portion is changed. By restricting use of the keyboard itself to a single user or to a minimal number of users, the risks of passing on organisms that cause infections in a hospital or other care institution is kept to a minimum.

Abstract: A hinge structure and a hinge structure member capable of relieving stress concentration around the connected portions of the hinge structure. The hinge structure comprises a pair of connection portions connected to the connected portions and an elastically deformable hinge portion having both ends arranged continuously with the pair of connection portions so that the pair of the connected portions can be swingably connected to each other. At least one of the connection portions extends in a specified axial direction along the specified surface of the connected portions, and connected continuously with the surface over a specified length.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rotary knob for an electrical system, whereof the body (10) contains a rotary maneuvering member (20) which actuates a cam-driving part (50) and bears one or several electrical units. A cup (15) is defined between an outer cylindrical flange (12) of the body (10) and an inner cylindrical sleeve (13) and contains a spring either of the helical type (R) for urging a sliding ring (30) separate from the driving part (50), or of the torsion type (R?) to return the maneuvering member. The ring (30) provides a sensitivity function through its adapted shapes. The cylindrical sleeve (13) defines in its central opening a centering seat (23) of the shank (22) of the maneuvering member.

Abstract: A key switch is disclosed, including a key channel for receiving a key and including a key-insertion-dependent switching mechanism. The switching mechanism exhibits a device for key monitoring. A key switch is specified which can be inexpensively manufactured and exhibits additional security-related options. For this purpose, the key switch exhibits a device for key monitoring which exhibits a quasi-rigid system arranged axially in the key channel, which are provided for key ejection and for operating a switching element.

Abstract: A limit switch includes a control member which has a first end protruding from the body of the switch and a second end of the control member has a first contact portion and a second contact portion. A first operation unit and a second operation unit are respectively located on two respective outsides of the first and second contact portions so that the two operation units are activated by shifting the control member. The two operation units are located on two sides of the control member so that the limit switch occupies has lower height.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic signal switching module with connectors on a first side for connecting with a variety of devices and sources and with jacks for receiving patch cords on a second side. The switching modules include two position switches in the circuitry connecting the jacks with the connectors which allow the module to be configured as a straight-through patching module, a fully normal module with paired jacks or a half normal module with paired jacks. One alternative of the invention utilizes card edge connectors on the first side. Another aspect of the invention involves a chassis for holding a plurality of switching modules adjacent to and electronically connected with a plurality of connecting modules. The switching modules may also include designation lenses adjacent to the jacks for holding indicia.

Abstract: A change gear switch of a rod-shaped handle bar equipped vehicle which allows a rider to easily manipulate a switch manipulation portion while grasping a grip portion and, at the same time, prevents a hand of a rider or a glove from interfering with a switch manipulation portion. Switch manipulation portions for the transmission manipulation are mounted on switch boxes which are arranged adjacent to grip portions of the handle. Manipulation faces of the switch manipulation portions are arranged at positions which are further toward an inside of the handle bar than where the grip portions are located. One of the manipulation faces is mounted further toward a front side of the vehicle than where the grip portions are located, and another manipulation face is mounted further toward a lower side than where the grip portions are located.

Abstract: Unevenness in light-emission on the illuminated light is prevented, and deterioration in click-feeling is prevented. An EL element 5 is sandwiched and formed between a silicone rubber sheet 4a, to which a key top part 2 is fixed via an adhesion layer 3, and a silicone rubber sheet 4b having a protrusion 41. Formation of the EL element 5 on the silicone rubber sheet is done after applying the surface-modification treatment onto a surface of at least one of the silicone rubber sheets 4a, 4b for forming the EL element 5.

Abstract: An electronic key for a locking system of a motor vehicle including a plastic housing part which has at least two actuating elements on the same side for at least one electrical switch. The housing part has a field which cannot be actuated, is at least slightly raised or lowered in relation to the actuation elements and forms a tactile separation between the at least tow actuation elements.

Abstract: A groove-like recess, substantially V-shaped, extending vertically is formed on the outer circumference of an operation shaft, and a projection engaging the recess is provided on a guide hole, namely the inner circumference of a hollow pipe. Such makeup provides an automotive push switch that reduces an impactive force caused when the recess hits the projection within the movable range of the operation shaft, by decomposing or dispersing the force according to the inclination angle of the slope, and so does the hitting sound.

Abstract: Influence of an impact on a hard base or deformation of the hard base is alleviated on a circuit board. A push-button switch cover member has a hard base 1 and a keypad 2, the hard base 1 is made of a hard resin with a through hole 4 for a key top, and the keypad 2 is made of a silicone rubber film. The keypad 2 thinly covers the entire back surface of the hard base 1 and is exposed through an internal periphery of the through hole 4 of the hard base 1 to the front surface side of the hard base 1. The back side of the keypad 2 located in an inside region of the through hole 4 is provided with a press projection 6a for press of a contact part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of deactivating an antigenic substance by causing positive and negative ions to act on the antigenic substance, and the positive and negative ions are caused to act in an atmosphere in which each of positive ion concentration and negative ion concentration is at least about 50,000/cm3, and more preferably, at least about 100,000/cm3.

Abstract: A fluoride monitoring electrode comprises a single crystal of a lanthanum series fluoride doped with alkaline earth ions. The sample pre-treatment solution used in conjunction with the electrode includes a buffer that maintains a pH of 5 to 8 and a complexing agent that complexes iron and aluminum.

Abstract: A magnetron source for producing a magnetic field near a surface of a target in a deposition system include a first magnet, a second magnet separated by a gap from the first magnet along a first direction, and a target holder configured to hold the target in the gap between the first magnet and the second magnet. The target includes a sputtering surface from which target material can be sputtered and deposited on a substrate. The target holder is so configured that the sputtering surface is substantially parallel to the first direction and the first magnet and the second magnet can produce a magnetic field near a surface of the target.

Abstract: Devices and methods for determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample of liquid are provided.

Abstract: A gas sensor is provided. The gas sensor includes a gas-sensitive layer which changes in its characteristic properties upon contact with a detectable gas. The gas-sensitive layer has as the main sensitive part, a polycrystalline layer composed of a large number of uniform nano-size microcrystal grains which join together in the planar direction.

Abstract: An oxygen sensor includes a base body portion; and a plurality of function layers laminated on a surface of the base body portion. The function layers includes a solid electrolyte layer adapted to conduct oxygen ions; a reference electrode layer located on a base body portion side of the solid electrolyte layer; a sensing electrode layer located on the opposite side of the solid electrolyte layer to the reference electrode layer; a heater portion adapted to activate the solid electrolyte layer by heating; and a gas diffusion layer formed between the reference electrode layer and the base body portion, and adapted to diffuse a reference gas within the gas diffusion layer. The gas diffusion layer is formed to have a porosity indicating a limit current value ranging between 60 ?A and 200 ?A.

Abstract: An automated, two-dimensional gel electrophoresis technique includes methods and apparatuses for performing a functionally equivalent, automated two-dimensional gel electrophoresis process in an integrated, robotic apparatus.

Abstract: Molded structures, methods of and apparatus for producing the molded structures are provided. At least a portion of the surface features for the molds are formed from multilayer electrochemically fabricated structures (e.g. fabricated by the EFAB™ formation process), and typically contain features having resolutions within the 1 to 100 ?m range. The layered structure is combined with other mold components, as necessary, and a molding material is injected into the mold and hardened. The layered structure is removed (e.g. by etching) along with any other mold components to yield the molded article. In some embodiments portions of the layered structure remain in the molded article and in other embodiments an additional molding material is added after a partial or complete removal of the layered structure.