Abstract: A transmission for a vehicle is disclosed. The transmission includes a casing. The casing includes a base and a plurality of walls extending outwardly away from the base to a distal edge. The casing defines a first cavity and a second cavity between the walls. The transmission also includes a platform disposed between the walls to separate the first and second cavities. The first cavity is disposed adjacent to the distal edge of each of the walls. The transmission further includes a power inverter module defining a self-contained unit selectively disposed in the first cavity. The self-contained unit is supported by the platform when in the first cavity.

Abstract: A vehicle including a vehicle body is disclosed. A transmission casing includes a plurality of walls extending outwardly to a distal edge. One of the walls defines a first side and another one of the walls defines a second side. A power inverter module is coupled to the transmission casing to define a unit disposed in a first position when the unit is stationary relative to a first end of the vehicle body and a second position when the unit moves toward a second end of the vehicle body. The power inverter module slopes downwardly from the first side toward the second side to define a module angle relative to a longitudinal axis such that the power inverter module defines an angular position. The angular position of the power inverter module minimizes engagement of the power inverter module with a component when the unit is in the second position.

Abstract: A seal assembly for use in a gearbox has a rotating ring to be secured to a shaft, and having a contact face. The contact face abuts a stationary seal. The stationary seal has a retainer with a channel extending to a bottom. A floating seal portion is positioned within the retainer, with a spring positioned between an inner end of the floating seal portion, and biasing the floating seal portion outwardly. There is an inner bore of the retainer which is spaced from an outer periphery of the floating seal portion. One of the inner bore and the outer periphery presides with the plurality of radially located pins. The other of the inner bore and the outer periphery is formed with the plurality of recesses. The pins are received in the recesses, to prevent rotation of the floating seal portion within the retainer.

Abstract: The manual transmission of this apparatus includes an input shaft Ai to which power is input from an internal combustion engine E/G through a clutch CIT and an output shaft Ao to which power is input from an electric motor M/G. This transmission has a plurality of EV travel gear stages (EV, EV-R) (different from the neutral) in which no power transmission system is established between the input shaft Ai and the output shaft Ao, and a plurality of HV travel gear stages (2-nd to 5-th) in which a power transmission system is established between the input shaft Ai and the output shaft Ao. On an H-type shift pattern, the shift completion position of one EV travel gear stage for forward travel and the shift completion position of one EV travel gear stage for reverse travel are disposed at opposite ends of a common shift line.

Abstract: An overload-protection and damper device for a vehicle starter is disclosed, the starter comprising an electric motor and a planetary-gear type speed reducing mechanism coupled with an output shaft of the electric motor. The overload-protection and damper device comprises a ring gear of the speed reducing mechanism, the ring gear having an outer circumference of a frusto-conical shape and defining an axial direction, a holder ring for receiving the ring gear therein, the holder ring having an inner circumference of a frusta-conical shape, with the outer circumference having a cone angle which is substantially equal to that of the inner circumference, and an elastic element applying an axial pushing force to the ring gear towards the holder ring so that the outer circumference biases against the inner circumference, forming a frictional fit therebetween. An increased maximum output torque can be provided by a simple structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnesium-based alloy, and to a method for producing same. The method comprises the steps of: melting a magnesium alloy into a liquid state; adding a silicon compound to said molten magnesium alloy; exhausting the silicon compound through a full reaction between said molten magnesium alloy and said added silicon compound such that the silicon compound does not substantially remain in the magnesium alloy; and exhausting the silicon produced as a result of said exhaustion in the precious step such that the silicon may not substantially remain in said magnesium alloy.

Abstract: A method and a system for treating waste gases (4) from plants (32, 33) for pig iron production, wherein a first sub-stream (51) of the waste gas is subjected to an at least partial conversion of CO into CO2 after the addition of water and/or water vapor (10) and the waste gas (4) is then subjected to CO2 capture. To be able to set a variable H2/CO ratio in the waste gas, a further sub-stream (52) of the waste gas is not subjected to a conversion of CO into CO2, but is subjected to CO2 capture separately from the first sub-stream (51).

Abstract: A metal powder production method and a metal powder production device capable of reducing the size of the device, reducing costs, and obtaining spherical metal powder are provided. Supply means supplies a downward flow of molten metal, and a plurality of jet burners emit flame jets to the downward flow of the molten metal supplied from the supply means. Each of the jet burners is provided to emit the flame jet from the same angle and from each of positions rotationally symmetrical with each other with respect to the downward flow of the molten metal.

Abstract: A pneumatic ratchet wrench includes a driving head, a feeding path, a primary path, a secondary path, a valve member, and a trigger. Upon flow of air into the primary path, the driving head is rotated. Upon flow of air into the secondary path, the rotational direction of the driving head can be switched. When the trigger is not actuated, the valve member is at a first position so as to prevent air to flow from the feeding path to the primary path, while allowing air to flow from the feeding path to the secondary path. When the trigger is actuated, the valve member is moved to a second position so as to allow air to flow from the feeding path to the primary path, while preventing air to flow from the feeding path to the secondary path.

Abstract: A grip assembly for a tool bit has a grip, a driving device and an axle. The driving device is inserted into the grip and has a holding member, a gear unit and a sleeve. The gear unit has multiple gears and a ring. The gears are rotatably mounted in the holding member. The ring is mounted around and engages the gears. The sleeve is mounted around and engages the ring. The axle is rotatably mounted in the holding member and is engaged by the gears. When the sleeve is rotated, the gears are rotated. Accordingly, the axle is rotated by the gears such that a tool bit loosens a screw in continuous motion.

Abstract: A flexible tool rod device includes an inner rod unit and a sleeve pipe unit. The inner rod unit includes a drive head, a tool head opposite to the drive head, and a flexible connecting member interconnecting the drive and tool heads. The sleeve pipe unit is made of rigid material and includes a first sleeve pipe and a second sleeve pipe. The first sleeve pipe has a first end portion connected fixedly to one of the drive and tool heads. The second sleeve pipe is telescopically connected to the first sleeve pipe, and is movable relative to the first sleeve pipe between a covered position for providing rigidity to the flexible tool rod device, and an uncovered position to allow resilient deformation of the connecting member.

Abstract: A pivot head wrench includes a handle, a head, a pivot pin, a linear motion mechanism and a lock mechanism. The pivot pin connects the handle and the head. The linear motion mechanism is disposed at the handle and includes a moving path, wherein the head is disposed in the moving path. The lock mechanism includes a groove and at least one protrusion, wherein one of the groove and the protrusion is disposed at the head while the other is disposed at the linear motion mechanism for engaging with each other, and the protrusion and the groove both are disposed in the moving path.

Abstract: A C-type pliers contains a first elongated jaw including a first recess and a third recess, a second elongated jaw including a second recess and a fourth recess; a first handle further including a first notch, and a second handle including a second notch; a switching unit including a first cover, a second cover, a shaft extending outwardly from the second cover and used to drive the first cover and the second cover simultaneously, the shaft pivots the first handle, the second handle, the first elongated jaw, and the second elongated jaw; a switching unit also including a first retainer, a second retainer, when the first retainer retains in the first recess, the second retainer retains in the fourth recess simultaneously, and when the first retainer retains in the second recess, the second retainer retains in the third recess synchronously.

Abstract: A torque wrench with functional lock includes a hollow main shaft, a tool member, an adjustable grip, a torque-adjustment elastic member, a clutch device, and a functional lock. The locking ring axially moves along the main shaft between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the locking ring is in the locked position, the rotation of the adjustable grip against the hollow main shaft is limited. When the locking ring is in the unlocked position, the rotation of the adjustable grip against the hollow main shaft is allowed, whereby the torque is adjusted. Therein, a percussion sound is produced when the locking ring is switched between the locked position and the unlocked position.

Abstract: A dampening adapter is disclosed for mounting a cutting tool onto a machine turret to reduce vibration and flexing when the cutting tool engages a work piece, and a method of using the dampening adapter.

Abstract: A machine tool includes a main spindle (10) which holds a workpiece (200, object to be machined) and is rotatable about the shaft center (C1), a main spindle motor (20, main spindle driver) which rotates the main spindle (10), a rotary guide bush (30, eccentric guide hush) which supports the workpiece (200) projecting from a leading end of the main spindle (10) to be rotatable in a state of being eccentric relative to the shaft center (C1) by a length E, a guide bush servomotor (40, guide bush driver) which rotates the rotary guide bush (30) about the shaft center (C1) in synchronization with the main spindle (10), and a controller (50) which controls the rotation and driving of the guide bush servomotor (40), so as to selectively switch between the rotation state and the stop state of the rotation.

Abstract: A process for use in an in-mold labeling application utilizes a rolled label sheet having a multiplicity of pre-printed non-adhesive labels and a pre-printed registration mark associated with each of the labels, the process detecting each of the registration marks to alignment the label sheet in a predetermined longitudinal position before labels are cut therefrom, conveying the rolled label sheet forward or backward, cutting one or more labels from the label sheet, forming a controlled loop in the label sheet, detecting each of the registration marks for aligning the label sheet in a position of registration, providing a hold down vacuum for maintaining the label sheet in a position of registration during conveyance to a predetermined label removal position, and releasing the hold down vacuum to permit removal, by an external pick and place device, of one or more of the previously-cut labels.

Abstract: A cutting machine waste extraction apparatus is provided and includes ducting system and junction apparatus such that waste from cutting is removable from the cutting area through a movable ducting system. The ducting system receives and directs waste from the cutting area, up a vertical plane to a horizontal plane. A portion of the ducting system is connected by the junction apparatus to another portion of the ducting system, whereby in the horizontal plane the ducting is movable with respect to other ducting. The junction apparatus includes a movable junction ducting for directionally directing waste flow. The ducting has at least one movable flexible belt covering and sealing the ducting. belt being movably supported by rollers to be slidably raised above a portion of the ducting to allow the junction apparatus to be movable along the ducting to allow waste therein while being continuously fluidly sealed.

Abstract: A cutting machine may include a table configured to place thereon a workpiece to be cut, a cutting unit having a cutter and tiltable relative to the table, and a position determining mechanism operable for determining a position of the cutting unit at a plurality of set positions including a vertical position and a plurality of tilt positions where the cutting unit is tilted from the vertical direction. The position determining mechanism may include an operation member operable by a user, and a switching device couple to the operation member and configured to switch the position of the cutting unit to be determined between the plurality of set positions according to the operation of the operation member.

Abstract: A method includes removing material from a die and thereby changing a location of a cutting edge of the die in a punch entry direction and changing a cutting edge cross-section of the die; and assigning a punch and/or a workpiece thickness to the die based, at least in part, on the change in the cutting edge cross-section of the die.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for milling a cutout in a piece of material, the cutout having peripheral edge portions in a corner region that meet one another at an angle, and the cutout being formed using a milling cutter which during operation occupies an enveloping surface, for example a cylindrical surface, having a lateral face and an end face, the corner region being initially formed in a first orientation of the milling cutter which preferably corresponds to a longitudinal axis of the cutout, by use of the portion of the milling cutter that generates the lateral face of the, for example cylindrical, surface.

Abstract: A device for assisting in cutting of a fiber texture layer wound on an impregnation mandrel of a winding machine, the device including two positioning stops each configured to be positioned on a respective side plate of the impregnation mandrel, and a plate forming a cutting jig that is configured to be positioned on the fiber texture layer that is to be cut in register with the protective film, the plate including a slot extending in position between the side plates of the impregnation mandrel and serving to guide a cutting tool.

Abstract: A scribing apparatus includes a horizontal table on which a glass plate is placed and fixed under vacuum suction; a feed screw and a Y-axis control motor 6 for moving the table along a pair of guide rails under scribe numerical control; a guide rail device body installed above the table along an X-axis direction; a carriage mounted on the guide rail device body so as to move in the X-axis direction while being guided; a feed screw and an X-axis control motor for moving the carriage in the X-axis direction under numerical control; and a scribe head installed on the carriage.

Abstract: A music box includes a plurality of star wheels, a plurality of vibration valves, a plurality of anchoring members, a plurality of electromagnets, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to control one or more of the plurality of the electromagnets to be a first state by supplying a first electricity and control each of the plurality of electromagnets to be a second state by supplying a second electricity. Each of the plurality of anchoring members is configured to engage with one of the plurality of protruding parts in the second state. The one or more of the plurality of anchoring members is configured to rotate about a second axis extending parallel to a first axis in the first state, and the one or more of the plurality of anchoring members is positioned remote from the electromagnet with a gap therebetween in the first state.

Abstract: A music box includes a plurality of star wheels, a plurality of sun wheels, a drive unit, a plurality of anchoring members, a plurality of vibration valves, a rotating disk, a detection unit, and a control unit. Each of the plurality of anchoring members is configured to engage one of a plurality of protruding parts of the plurality of star wheels. The rotating disk is configured to rotate according to a rotation of an axis. The rotating disk is formed with a plurality of slits arrayed in a circumferential direction of the rotating disk. The detection unit is configured to detect a passage of one or more of the plurality of slits. The control unit is configured to control one or more of the plurality of anchoring members to disengage one of the plurality of protruding parts, based on a detection result of the detection unit.

Abstract: A music box includes a plurality of star wheels, a frame, a casing, a vibration plate, and a moving mechanism. Each of the plurality of star wheels being configured to rotate about a first axis. The frame is configured to rotatably support the first axis. The vibration plate comprises a plurality of vibration valves corresponding to the plurality of star wheels. Each of the plurality of vibration valves is extending in a first direction. The plurality of vibration valves is arrayed along a second direction parallel to the first axis. The vibration plate is fixed to the casing. The moving mechanism is configured to move the frame to the vibration plate in the first direction.

Abstract: Stringed instrument having an elongated neck member optionally including a fingerboard, with a plurality of frets fixedly positioned at predetermined spaced locations along the neck. The frets include a tang and a mushroom shaped crown, each positioned and secured in a corresponding fret slot formed in the neck. The neck member includes a carbon fiber based support member that can be T-shaped. In its method aspects, the neck can be straight and of neutral strain or a desired backbow/underbow or curvature in the elongated neck member is created, such as by introducing a carbon fiber T-bar support member in the neck member in a “neutral” state while clamping the neck member in an underbow shape, or forming underbow directly into the finished neck in which a carbon fiber T-bar is already present, and then introducing crown bar style frets to wedge the neck back to an optimum playable shape.

Abstract: A stringed instrument bridge assembly for a stringed instrument having a plurality of strings of different gauges, the bridge assembly including a stringed instrument bridge; and a plurality of string-specific saddles arranged within the stringed instrument bridge. Each of the plurality of string-specific saddles includes a respective notch structured and arranged for accommodating therein a respective string of the plurality of strings. Each of the respective notches is configured in a string-specific manner to accommodate therein a string at least one of: configured to produce a particular note, having specific string gauge, and within a range of string gauges configured to produce a particular note.

Abstract: A tremolo and tuning apparatus is provided for a stringed musical instrument. The apparatus includes a mounting frame configured for mounting on the surface of the body of the instrument, an attachment post secured to the body, a base plate pivotally mounted with respect to the attachment post and having a surface adapted to receive a force, a mounting assembly mounted on the base plate for holding a string of the instrument, and a first resilient member assembly for engagement with the mounting frame outside the body of the instrument and supplying a stabilizing force to the base plate against a tension force in the string. The apparatus includes a second resilient member assembly configured to be engaged with the mounting frame outside the body of the instrument and to supply a force to the base plate surface adapted to receive the force.

Abstract: A tremolo device for stringed instrument and a stringed instrument. The tremolo device (1) includes base plate (2) with saddle assemblies (3) mounted independently and corresponding to strings. Each saddle assembly includes front (4) and rear (5) string saddle, located on the base plate upper surface and connected movably with asymmetric arms and connecting element (6). At each saddle assembly there is saddle mounting screw (7) for positioning to the base plate, string lock insert (9), string lock screw (10) for locking string (32) and fine tuning screw (8). To the base plate sustain block (16) is mounted with recesses (16a) and openings (16b), also housings (16c) with fine tuning springs (17), contacting with the respective rear (5) string saddle. To the sustain block (16) balancing mechanism (21) and tremolo arm (19) are settled. The stringed instrument is equipped with tremolo unit (1) and top lock unit (37).

Abstract: A stringed instrument plectrum cover that includes a formed structure having a conformal shape adapted to match the tear-drop shape of an instrument pick. The cover comprises a thickened member having an open interior. The plucking end of the pick is exposed while the body of the pick is retained within the thickened member, whereby the member increases the thickness of the pick and improves purchase thereof. The surface of the cover includes decorative features such as phosphorescent decals and designs thereon for personalization and for identification of the pick in low light. The pick is inserted through the open end of the thickened member, whereby the pick is supported within a channel in the padded member while its plucking end and its body section is exposed.

Abstract: A collapsible musical drum with collapsible drum shell is disclosed in the present invention. Said musical drum is comprised of a base drum member with a drum head and a drum shell, and a plurality of shell extension member which can be attached to the drum shell. The shell extension members attached to the drum shell can form a collapsible drum shell either in an extended, or a collapsed status. Thus the musical drum has an adjustable size of a resonate chamber formed by drum head and drum shell and thus produces various sounds. When in collapsed status, the musical drum can save spaces and is easier for transportation.

Abstract: A system and method for reliably tuning an acoustic percussion instrument with a single adjustment. The system comprises a cord attached to a tensioning device, the cord being arranged in connection with a plurality of brackets and tensioning elements. By increasing the tension on the cord, the tensioning elements are pulled in a downward direction with respect to the drum head, thereby increasing the tension thereon. The tuning system disclosed herein provides a substantially equal distribution of tensioning force through the arrangement of the cord and other elements of the system.

Abstract: A musical drum support stand which supports a musical drum and suspends it off the ground or floor surface. The support stand includes a base section that defines an opening and a first member typically ring-shaped and a spaced-apart second member also typically ring-shaped situated below the first member. A plurality of spaced-apart brace support members are provided to join the first member to the second member with each of the brace support members being alternatively curved in concave-convex relation and adapted for detachably receiving and securely gripping the drum shell's base section and holding it in suspension off the ground.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to providing a musical keyboard. In one embodiment, a keyboard includes a base characterized by a base plane, a first mechanism operably connected to the base and to a first set of keys; and a second mechanism operably connected to the base and to a second set of keys. In the closed state, the first and second mechanisms enable the plurality of keys and the second set of keys to lie in the base plane. In an open state, the first mechanism enables the first set of keys to lie in a first plane, and the second mechanism enables the second set of keys to lie in a second plane.

Abstract: A method of adjusting the presentation of music is provided. In the method, a sequence of musical notes is presented by a first music presenting device. A critical beat indicator defining a time within the sequence of musical notes for a critical beat point is received. An isolation indicator defining a period for note isolation for the sequence of musical notes is received. A velocity coefficient is calculated by a processor for each note of the sequence of musical notes. The velocity coefficient is calculated as a function of the defined time and the defined period for note isolation. The sequence of musical notes is presented by a second music presenting device using the calculated velocity coefficient.

Abstract: A synthetic guitar includes a body, a neck extending from the body, and at least one touch sensor at the neck for indicating finger position of a user. The body has a receptacle for removably securing a tablet computer to the body. The tablet computer has a touch screen for indicating finger position of the user. A processor of the tablet computer is programmed to receive input signals from the touch sensor and the touch screen and to produce an output signal based at least partially on the input signals. The software can enable the synthetic guitar to be used as a music synthesizer or to be used as a video game controller. Synthetic guitar can also include a retainer for removably securing a portable media player to be used as an additional video display while playing the guitar.

Abstract: An audio or visual system may include an encoder to encode electrical signals generated by an instrument such as a stringed instrument to music control message data such as MIDI data. A first wireless transceiver coupled to the encoder may transmit the MIDI data to a second wireless transceiver. A processor, coupled to the second wireless transceiver, may produce media signals based on the MIDI data.

Abstract: A CPU 41 detects an operation performed with respect to a plurality of frets 23 provided on a fingerboard 21, decides pitch of a musical sound to be generated based on the detected operation, decides sound generation timing for the musical sound to be generated, instructs a sound source to generate a musical sound of the decided pitch at the decided sound generation timing, and controls the musical sound generated in the sound source 45 based on a state of the detected operation.

Abstract: A soundboard acoustic transducer, including: a main body; and a vibrator configured to vibrate a soundboard in response to a sound signal input thereto, wherein the main body is supported by a member different from the soundboard, via a fixture formed by a metal plate.

Abstract: A musical instrument pickup with electrostatic interference (ESI) shield that reduces audible ESI noise in an audio output signal sent to an audio amplifier. The pickup includes an electrostatically sensitive surface, a carbon coating shielding the surface, and a ground conductor electrically connected to the carbon coating to carry a reference potential of the amplifier to the carbon coating. The carbon coating can include a conductive metal component. The coated surface can be a pickup cover, base, bobbin, or other component. The audio amplifier can include an input terminal and a ground terminal having the reference potential, and the pickup can include an electrical connection carrying the pickup audio output signal to the amplifier input terminal, and another electrical connection carrying the reference potential from the amplifier ground terminal to the pickup ground conductor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing sounds in musical instruments are provided. In one approach, a musical instrument includes: a primary sound producing mechanism; a primary sound producing surface, wherein movement of the primary sound producing mechanism by a user causes the primary sound producing surface to produce a sound; a secondary device contacting the primary sound producing surface; and a controller operatively connected to the secondary device and configured to cause the secondary device to vibrate the primary sound producing surface to produce a sound by the musical instrument.

Abstract: A keyboard musical instrument, including: a key; a board; a first member formed of a material different from a material of the board; a first acoustic transducer configured to vibrate the board in accordance with a drive signal supplied thereto; and a second acoustic transducer configured to vibrate the first member in accordance with a drive signal supplied thereto.

Abstract: A mounting set for use in mounting an external stores to a mounting station of an aerospace vehicle includes a mounting bracket arrangement and a strap arrangement. The bracket arrangement is configured for selective reversible engagement with respect to the mounting station and for cooperating with the strap arrangement. The strap arrangement is configured for securing the bracket arrangement to the stores in load bearing abutment therewith to enable transfer of loads between the stores and the mounting station via said bracket arrangement, in operation of said mounting set. A mounting system is also provided for mounting an external stores to an aerospace vehicle having two or more mounting stations, including a mounting set for each mounting station. Mounting methods are also provided.

Abstract: Blast absorbing structures and system for use in absorbing blast forces exerted on a floor of a personnel cabin of a vehicle, are disclosed. The blast absorbing flexing structure comprises a bottom section forming a floor of the cabin, a first side section and opposing second side section, each side section extending from the bottom section and including a plurality of steps along a length of the second side section. The steps flex in response to a blast force. In another embodiment, the blast absorbing expanding structure comprises a force abatement device forming a floor of the cabin, a cover plate having a plurality of slots arranged around a perimeter of the plate. The cover plate is movable between a neutral position and a blast force position to diminish the blast forces prior to the blast forces to reaching an occupant of the cabin.

Abstract: Armored critical incident vehicles and methods of use are disclosed. In an aspect, an armored critical incident vehicle useful for protecting and deploying first responders (e.g., SWAT team members) comprises a tracked multi-terrain loader having an enclosed, armored cab and vehicle loader arms and an armored deployment platform attaching to the tracked multi-terrain loaded at the vehicle loader arms. The armored deployment platform has an armored vertical face and an angled deflection plate to provide protection from ballistics from the front and from above.

Abstract: A hydraulic machine has a cylinder body with first and second ports and a plurality of cylinder bores disposed radially with openings through a side surface. Deformation regions, formed around each cylinder bore opening, expand and contract in response to pressure changes in the cylinder bores. A continuous band extends around the cylinder body closing the cylinder bore openings and applying a pre-stress compressive force to each deformation region. A plurality of pistons are slideably received in the plurality of cylinder bores and a plurality of valve arrangement couple the cylinder bores to the first and second ports. A shaft with an eccentric cam drives the pistons to slide within the cylinder bores. Each deformation region distorts in response to pressure in the associated cylinder bore wherein the circumference of that cylinder bore becomes more circular as the cylinder pressure increases.

Abstract: The arrangement is applied to a compressor which comprises: a crankcase, carrying a cylinder provided with a lateral slot and in which is housed a piston provided with two radial holes and with an eccentric axial hole; a connecting rod connected to a crankshaft driven by an electric motor and having a smaller eye mounted in the piston; and a wrist pin having a first end turned to the bearing hub of the crankcase, a second end turned to the lateral slot of the cylinder and a diametrical hole, adjacent to the second end in which is provided an engaging means, for the axial and rotational coupling of a tool for mounting and indexing the wrist pin, in the interior of the piston, in a position in which the diametrical hole is axially aligned with the eccentric axial hole, so as to allow an elastic pin to be introduced in said diametrical hole and in said eccentric axial hole.

Abstract: A cylinder accumulator system is disclosed. The system includes a cylinder comprising a cylinder rod, a cylinder barrel coaxial to the cylinder rod, a cylinder end cap coupled to the cylinder barrel and the cylinder rod, and a cylinder piston assembly disposed within the cylinder barrel. The cylinder piston assembly further includes a dynamic sealing arrangement, which comprises one or more dynamic seals. The system further includes a first annular volume coaxial to the cylinder rod and the cylinder barrel, and a second volume disposed within the cylinder piston assembly. The system also includes a piston disposed within a bore of the second volume and between a hydraulic fluid located on a first side of the piston and a gas media located on a second side of the piston. The system also includes an external high-pressure accumulator, a low-pressure accumulator, and one or more tube manifolds coupling the external high-pressure accumulator and low-pressure accumulator to the cylinder.

Abstract: A piston system including a body defining a bore and a piston positioned inside the bore and mounted for reciprocation therein. The piston includes a crown and a skirt extending generally away from the crown, the skirt including a pair of opposed panel portions. The piston further includes a transition portion configured to first engage the body during reciprocation of the piston in the bore. The piston is configured such that additional movement of the piston in the bore after the first engagement causes additional contact between the piston and the body, the additional contact increasing or moving in a circumferential direction about the piston. The piston is configured such that maximum side loading forces from the body to the piston are applied to the piston at one of the panel portions.