Abstract: A fastening element for fastening a first component, like a circuit board fitted with LEDs, including a pass through opening with a second component, like a lamp element which includes a recess like e.g. a dead hole or a pass through opening, the fastening element including a shaft which includes at least one spring elastic support element which anchors the fastening element at the second component, a shaft head which has a larger diameter than the shaft, wherein the shaft head is arranged at one end of the shaft, a clamping element which clamps the first component against the second component with a defined contact pressure, wherein the clamping element is formed by a spring elastic clamping arm that is displace able in a spring elastic manner and which forms a portion of the shaft head and which contacts the first component.

Abstract: A lower corner connector for a modular sports goal comprises a first tube having a generally circular inner surface and a second tube extending substantially perpendicularly to the first tube. The first tube has an open end for receiving an upright and a base opposite the open end for resting on a surface. A retainer projects inwardly from the inner surface of the first tube for engaging and retaining the upright and permitting the upright to rock toward and away from the second tube within the first tube to assist in absorbing impact forces.

Abstract: A connecting module and a system using the same are provided. The connecting module is converted to a third state from a first state through a second state. The connecting module includes a fourth part, a first part, a second part and a third part, which are sequentially disposed in an axial direction. The first part is fixed to the third part. From the first state to the third state, the fourth part rotates together with the first part. From the first state to the second state, the first part rotates with respect to the second part, and the second part moves with respect to the third part in the axial direction.

Abstract: A method of attaching a sheet of barbed material to a substrate includes positioning the sheet adjacent a face of a substrate. The sheet has a planar portion, and a plurality of barbs extending from the planar portion. Each barb has a root adjacent the planar portion, a shank adjacent the root, and a pointed tip adjacent the shank. The tip overlies the shank and the root. The tip is pointed in a direction away from the planar portion. The shank has a concave side and a convex side. The method further includes pushing the barbs into the substrate to embed the barbs in the substrate. While pushing the barbs into the substrate, the concavity of the concave side is increased to create a capture zone of the substrate between the root and the tip of each barb.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a rivet joint arrangement (1) comprising a rivet element for producing a rivet joint between at least two workpieces, particularly between at least two sheet metal components, wherein the rivet element features a rivet shaft section (that is at least sectionally realized in the form of a hollow rivet and a rivet flange arranged adjacent thereto along the longitudinal axis (LA) of the rivet element, and wherein the rivet joint is produced by at least sectionally inserting the rivet element into the two preliminary holes in the workpieces, deforming the rivet shaft section into a rivet collar and clamping the two workpieces between the rivet collar and the rivet flange. The rivet flange advantageously is separably connected to the rivet element directly or separably connected to the rivet element via a sleeve element.

Abstract: A screw recess and driver combination that comprises the use of varying frustums of differing cones to provide driver/recess contact faces that are elliptical.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to resolve the inconvenience of separately handling a nut member and a bolt member and improve workability in fastening and fixing a part. There is adopted a part fitted with a fastening member including: one fastening member that includes a high-rigidity screw portion, a low-rigidity crushable portion, and a locking portion provided against a member to which a part is attached; another fastening member that includes a screw portion tightly screwed with the high-rigidity screw portion to be able to crush the crushable portion; and a part that is temporarily fastened and held between the one fastening member and the other fastening member while the two screw portions are loosely screwed together.

Abstract: A method of forming a sealed cavity around an end of a fastener protruding from a structure is disclosed having the steps of: (i) installing a cap having a cap body terminating at a rim which surrounds an opening of a cavity over the end of the fastener so that the end of the fastener is enclosed within the cavity; (ii) heating the cap to increase a temperature within the cavity; (iii) providing a bead of uncured sealing material around the rim of the cap body to seal a volume of gas within the cavity; and (iv) curing the bead of sealing material during a cure period.

Abstract: Fasteners are disclosed herein which resist loosening even when used in applications and environments where the fastener is exposed to vibration. In one form, a two piece fastener is used for connecting multiple workpieces. In another form, a simplified fastener is disclosed for quickly and easily connecting items. In yet another form, a plug type fastener is disclosed. Other fasteners and related methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A snap hook is equipped with an arched body, a gate, a trigger and a shield. The arched body includes an opening defined between two ends thereof. The gate is pivoted to close and open the opening of the arched body. The trigger is pivoted to lock and release the gate. The shield is used for protecting the trigger.

Abstract: A snap hook includes a body, a gate, a lock and a security device. The body includes an opening and a cutout. The gate is pivotally connected to the body between a closing position to close the opening and an opening position to open the opening. The lock is pivotally connected to the body between a locking position to avoid pivoting of the gate into the opening position and a releasing position to allow the gate to pivot into the opening position. The security device includes a switch movably located on the lock between two positions and a tongue extending from the switch. In the first position of the switch, the tongue abuts the body to avoid pivoting of the lock into the releasing position. In the second position of the switch, the tongue is allowed to enter the cutout to allow the lock to pivot into the releasing position.

Abstract: A shaft of a turbine engine made from fiber-composite material, having a sinusoidal inner profile which extends over the entire length of the shaft on its inner wall, where a first inner layer forms the sinusoidal inner profile and has fibers arranged at ±45° relative to the axial direction, where the concave outer areas of the first layer are filled with fibers parallel to the center axis by a second layer to form a cylindrical outer contour. The second layer extends in the circumferential direction only in the concave area. A third layer with fibers arranged at ±30° relative to the axial direction is provided on the second layer A fourth layer with fibers arranged at ±88° relative to the axial direction is provided on the third layer. An intermediate layer is formed between the second and third layers from fibers parallel to the axial direction.

Abstract: A main bearing includes first and second half bearings, each having a main cylinder portion and crush relief portions in both circumferential end portions. An oil groove circumferentially extends on an inner circumferential surface only of the first half bearing, one circumferential end portion of the oil groove opens on a circumferential end surface on a front side in a rotation direction, and the other circumferential end portion of the oil groove is positioned in the crush relief portion on a rear side in the rotation direction. The first half bearing includes a transition region between the crush relief portion on the front side in the rotation direction and the main cylinder portion, and the second half bearing includes a transition region between the crush relief portion on the rear side in the rotation direction and the main cylinder portion.

Abstract: A main bearing includes first and second half bearings, each having a main cylinder portion and crush relief portions in both circumferential end portions. An oil groove circumferentially extends on an inner circumferential surface only of the first half bearing, one circumferential end portion of the oil groove opens on a circumferential end surface on a front side in a rotation direction, and the other circumferential end portion of the oil groove is positioned in the main cylinder portion. The first half bearing includes a transition region at least between the crush relief portion on the rear side in the rotation direction and the main cylinder portion, and the second half bearing includes a transition region at least between the crush relief portion on the front side in the rotation direction and the main cylinder portion.

Abstract: A pivot transmission device is compact and can be assembled easily and conveniently, and includes a pivot, a base frame having a guide hole, an actuator disposed on the pivot and movable in response to turning of the base frame, and a transmission arm connected with the actuator and the base frame. When the actuator is turned and displaced, the transmission arm drives the guide hole of the base frame to move relative to the pivot for the base frame to depart from (or approach) the actuator, conforming to the operation mode of an electronic apparatus and lowering the obstruction of heat dissipation for the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: An axial bearing assembly is provided having first and second axial end washers with axial flanges. An intermediate washer is provided with first and second axial retention flanges extending opposite radial ends. The first axial retention flange extends toward the first axial end washer on the other radial side from the first axial flange, and the second axial retention flange extends toward the second axial end washer on the other radial side from the second axial flange to define an S-shaped cross-section. Roller assemblies including rolling elements retained in cages are located between the first and second bearing inner races and outer races, respectively. Retention tabs are formed in the first and second axial retention flanges that engage over a part of the first cage and over a part of the second cage, respectively, to retain the first and second bearing roller assemblies to the intermediate washer.

Abstract: A shaft control method and device for a magnetic suspension system. The shaft control method for the magnetic suspension system includes: acquiring a displacement signal obtained by detecting displacement of a shaft in the magnetic suspension system (Step 101); separating whirling displacement from the displacement signal (Step 102); and controlling whirling of the shaft according to the whirling displacement (Step 103). By the disclosure, the effect of suppressing the whirling of the shaft during high-speed rotation of the magnetic suspension system is achieved.

Abstract: A sintered metal bearing is formed through sintering of a compact obtained through compression molding of raw-material powder. The sintered metal bearing includes chamfered portions that are respectively formed at least along outer rims of both end surfaces of the sintered metal bearing, and a dynamic pressure generating portion formed on an inner peripheral surface of the sintered metal bearing by sizing. An axial dimension of each of the chamfered portions is set smaller than a radial dimension of the each of the chamfered portions, and a difference in axial dimension between the chamfered portions on one end side and another end side in an axial direction of the sintered metal bearing is set larger than a difference in radial dimension between the chamfered portions on the one end side and the another end side in the axial direction.

Abstract: To provide a rolling bearing in which a favorable antirust performance can be obtained while reducing an amount of antirust oil than before, after removing chloride ions and sulfate ions from the entire surface of the bearing, antirust oil is provided to adhere thereto at an average film thickness of 4.5 ?m to 10 ?m, and the entire bearing is covered with a volatile corrosion inhibitor film such that a space between the volatile corrosion inhibitor film and the bearing is kept in a pressure-reduced condition.

Abstract: A rotary working component is provided for use in a pump, compressor, blower or the like. The rotary working component can include an impeller, rotor, fan blade or other similar component and includes a metallic insert and a composite structure overmolded on the metallic insert. The metallic insert can include an aperture adapted to mount the rotary working component to a drive shaft and a fluted catenoid or truncated spherical or spheroid outer surface having smooth contours between fluted regions thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a component group with a friction device with at least two components that are rotatable relative to one another, in particular for actuating a clutch of a vehicle, wherein a coil spring influencing the degree of efficiency, the friction is disposed between the components that are rotatable relative to one another and wherein the component group with a friction device is integrated in a transmission or an actuator, or both.

Abstract: A clutch device includes a slipper cam mechanism which releases a back torque by moving a clutch center in an axial direction, and a plunger mechanism provided to the clutch center. The plunger mechanism engages with a movement restricting portion until a rotational speed of the clutch center reaches a threshold value thus restricting the movement of the clutch center in the clutch axial direction, and the plunger mechanism is operated by a centrifugal force when the rotational speed of the clutch center exceeds the threshold value such that it disengages from the movement restricting portion.

Abstract: A clutched device including an actuator and a clutch. The actuator can include a housing and a piston having a first, second, and third face. The first face and the housing can define a first chamber. The second face and the housing can define a second chamber. The second face can have a greater surface area than the first face. The third face and the housing can define a third chamber, isolated from the first and second chambers. A conduit can couple the first and second chambers. A vent can be coupled to the third chamber. A pump can pump fluid from a reservoir to the first chamber. A valve can selectively inhibit fluid communication between the second chamber and the reservoir. A shift element can be coupled to the piston for common translation and can move a clutch member between first and second positions.

Abstract: A clutched device can include a differential, a clutch, and a gate. The differential can transmit torque between an input member and first and second output members. A housing can define a sump and a reservoir spaced apart from the sump. A first aperture open to the sump and reservoir can be above a static fluid level of the sump. A second aperture can couple the sump and reservoir below the static fluid level. An outer clutch plate carrier can rotate through the sump and sling fluid through the first aperture. The outer carrier can be coupled for rotation with the second output member and an inner clutch plate carrier can be coupled to a third output member. The gate can be movable between first and second positions. In the first position the gate can block the second aperture. In the second position the second aperture can be open.

Abstract: A coupling for an AWD vehicle comprises a disc package with alternate discs (6,7; 56, 57; 76, 77), which are connected for rotation with, but are axially movable in relation to an ingoing (1; 52, 71) and an outgoing axle (2; 51; 72), respectively, of the coupling, and a hydraulic piston (9; 59; 79) for pressing the disc package together under the action of hydraulic pressure, hereby establishing a connect mode, in which the ingoing axle is connected to the outgoing axle. A coupling slack adjuster (13-15; 64, 65; 83-85) is provided for mechanically establishing a rest position for the hydraulic piston (9; 59; 79) in a disconnect mode, in which a predetermined slack in the disc package is established, irrespective of the wear of the discs.

Abstract: A selectable one-way clutch is provided. The selectable one-way clutch comprises a selector member rotated at a predetermined angle between an engagement position and a disengagement position, and an actuator that reciprocates linearly along a tangential line of the selector member to rotate the selector member to the engagement position and to the disengagement position. The actuator comprises an actuation member that is offset from the selector member in a direction along a rotational center axis of the selector member to actuate along the tangential line of the circumference of the selector member. The selectable one-way clutch further comprises an arm connecting the actuation member and the selector member to rotate the selector member by a linear motion of the actuation member.

Abstract: A sealed actuator with internal clutching assembly including an output shaft, output detent ring, moving detent ring, and a wave spring, which is fit inside a sealed housing. The moving detent ring is able to move axially to the output shaft and the output detent ring is able to rotate on the output shaft. Intermeshing ramped teeth of these rings are held together by a wave spring and allow the output shaft to rotate and transmit torque of a motor through a main gear operably coupled to an output gear mounted on the output shaft to the outside of the housing. During predetermined high loads, the output and moving detent rings ramped teeth create an axial force that overcomes the load from the wave spring, which allows moving detent ring to disengage and output shaft to rotate freely to help prevent damage to the actuator.

Abstract: In a coasting control process, an ECU increases line pressure PL of a hydraulic path to predetermined pressure P1 such that discharge pressure of an MOP becomes higher than that before a C1 clutch is disengaged at timing when an executing condition of coasting control is satisfied (time t=t1). According to such coasting control process, driving torque of the MOP increases, so that deceleration (deceleration G) caused by driving of the MOP by a drive wheel becomes larger than that in conventional coasting control in which the discharge pressure of the MOP is not increased. As a result, it is possible to inhibit a driver from feeling discomfort due to free-running feeling generated during the coasting control.

Abstract: First temporary capacity reduction control that when acceleration ON is judged during coasting lock-up, brings lock-up clutch (20) into slip state by decreasing torque transmission capacity of lock-up clutch and subsequently returns lock-up clutch to lock-up state by increasing torque transmission capacity is executed. Control unit performing second temporary capacity reduction control that when return of accelerator pedal depression is judged during the progress of returning to lock-up state, decreases torque transmission capacity again and subsequently returns lock-up clutch to lock-up state by increasing torque transmission capacity is provided. In second temporary capacity reduction control, torque transmission capacity is decreased with predetermined torque transmission capacity by which lock-up clutch is not fully disengaged being lower limit value.

Abstract: A vehicle disc brake assembly comprises a brake caliper and an anchor bracket. The brake caliper has a lug, a bore, an opening, a fastener, and a guide pin. The lug has first and second side faces. The bore extends from the first side face to the second side face. The opening is to the bore at the first side face. The fastener has a transition portion between a bolt stem and a bolt head. The transition portion is fitted to the opening. The guide pin is attached to the fastener. The anchor bracket is supported on the guide pin.

Abstract: A braking force generation device of a vehicle includes a rotary member, a frictional member, a pressing device, and a self-discharge type static charge eliminator provided on a surface of a particular member. The self-discharge type static charge eliminator changes air around the self-discharge type static charge eliminator into negative air ions, according to the quantity of positive charge carried by the particular member, and eliminate charge by causing the negative air ions to attract the positive charges of the particular member for neutralization, so as to reduce a quantity of charge of the particular member, and thereby reduce a quantity of charge of the lubricant.

Abstract: Parking brake caliper, comprising: a brake actuator (10) with a drive shaft (11) and a drive head (12), configured to transmit a push force (F1), an actuation lever (16) configured to transmit a rotational movement (R) onto the drive shaft (11) and a displacement mechanism (20) configured to transform the rotational movement (R) into a linear movement (L), capable of generating the push force (F1); a framework (30) that houses a piston (31) configured to be displaced along the length of a cylinder (32) and; a set of brake pads (40a, 40b), configured to apply pressure to a brake disc (100). Said caliper (1) transmits the push force (F1) of the drive head (12) to the piston (31) via a point contact (C).

Abstract: In the brake device (1) according to the present invention, a brake shaft (20) that configures a pad pressing device (10) for pressing brake pads (4, 5) against rotor surfaces (2L, 2R) is supported on an inner surface of a brake housing (6) by a cylindrical shaft support member (25) and is turned in a brake actuation direction and a brake release direction along a surface of the shaft support member (25). The shaft support member (25) is provided in such a manner that a portion of the surface thereof is inserted into a support concavity (19) that is formed on the inner surface of the brake housing (6). The coefficient of friction of the surface of the support concavity (19) is greater than the coefficient of friction of the surface of the shaft support member (25).

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a friction material for a disc brake pad, which is able to secure effective braking performance and wear resistance during the high speed and high load braking while satisfying laws and regulations relating to copper content. The solution to this problem is using a non-asbestos organic (NAO) friction material for a disc brake pad, which is formed by molding a friction material composition comprising a fiber base material, a binder, and a friction modifier, and specially comprising, as an inorganic friction modifier, 1-10 weight % of one or any combination of two or more of aluminum particles, aluminum fibers, alloy particles mainly containing aluminum, and alloy fibers mainly containing aluminum relative to the total amount of the friction material composition, 5-20 weight % of hard inorganic particles with an average particle diameter of 1-20 ?m and a Mohs hardness of 4.5 or more, and copper content of less than 0.5 weight %.

Abstract: A protective device is positioned on poles in vehicle lifts or hoists. The device has: two arms having an outer surface and an inner surface; each inner surface having a magnetic layer; inner surfaces of the two arms forming an interior angle between 30 degrees and 150 degrees; outer surfaces of the arms forming an exterior angle of between 330 degrees and 210 degrees; and the external angle supporting a cushioning element comprising an elastomeric, compressive tube.

Abstract: A bellows-type air spring, more particularly a folding-bellows-type air spring having two or more bellows sections designed as folds or toroidal parts, which are separated by rings placed around the air spring bellows, more particularly metal rings, wherein the bellows-type air spring is secured between the sprung and the unsprung mass with the aid of connecting parts, more particularly designed as an air spring cap and an air spring rim or piston, and wherein the bellows project outward in the manner of a balloon between the connecting parts, or the folds or toroidal parts of the bellows project outward in the manner of a balloon between or adjacent to the rings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shock absorber with a housing, and an inner pipe arranged in the housing, a piston rod, a piston and which piston divides the interior of the inner pipe into a lower chamber and an upper chamber, a first valve arrangement which is arranged on the piston, a second valve arrangement which is arranged at the upper end of the inner pipe and a third valve arrangement which is arranged at the lower end of the inner pipe. The shock absorber is distinguished by the fact that at least one proportional flow-control valve is arranged between a first connecting element of the lower chamber of the inner pipe and a second connection element at the upper chamber of the inner pipe.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a two stage shock strut for use in a landing gear assembly may comprise a first cylinder, a fill port, a first stage piston head, a second cylinder, a second stage piston head, and a bleed tube. The first cylinder may define a first volume. The fill port valve may be in fluid communication with the first cylinder and configured to receive hydraulic fluid. The first stage piston head may be in fluid communication with the first volume. The second cylinder may comprise a metering pin. The metering pin may be in fluid communication with the first volume and a second volume defined by the second cylinder. The metering pin may be configured to receive the hydraulic fluid from the first volume and purge gas from the second volume. The second stage piston head may be in fluid communication with the second volume.

Abstract: A damping valve includes a valve seat member that includes a port and a first valve seat, a shaft member disposed on the valve seat member, an annular main valve element that is mounted on the shaft member, seats on and separates from the first valve seat, and includes a second valve seat on an opposite side of the valve seat member, a sub valve element that is mounted on the shaft member, and seats on and separates from the second valve seat, a valve-element-between chamber that is disposed between the main valve element and the sub valve element, and on an inner peripheral side of the second valve seat, a restrictive passage that causes the port to be communicated with the valve-element-between chamber to provide a resistance to a flow of a passing fluid, a main valve element biasing part biasing the main valve element to the valve seat member side, and a sub valve element biasing part biasing the sub valve element to the main valve element side.

Abstract: A valve includes a valve disc and annular-plate shaped leaf valves. The leaf valves are laminated on each of the one chamber side and the other chamber side of the valve disc. The valve disc includes annular bosses and seats. The boss is formed at each of the one chamber side and the other chamber side to support the leaf valves. The seats are formed on outer peripheral sides of the respective bosses on the one chamber side and the other chamber side. The leaf valves are left from/seated on the seats. At least one of the seats on the one chamber side and the other chamber side are disposed to project with respect to the bosses. An outer peripheral end on the seat on the other chamber side is disposed on an outer peripheral side with respect to an outer peripheral end of the leaf valve. The leaf valve is seated on the seat on the other chamber side.

Abstract: A retrofittable, or originally manufactured, shock piston and cylinder protection seal and method of retrofitting to same is disclosed. A preferred embodiment includes one to four individual wipers contacting the shock piston thereby maintaining its surface free from debris with minimal friction affecting the intended dampening properties of suspension. Different embodiments are further disclosed that allow for loosening of components by threaded members and replacement with either a collar or a foam seal that can peel away from the cylinder for removal and replacement. The originally manufactured version of the invention incorporates the seal housing to a bottom shock cylinder.

Abstract: A shock absorber assembly includes a pressure tube having an upper end and a lower end and defining an interior, a rod guide disposed adjacent the upper end, a first compression valve assembly adjacent the lower end, a rod operatively coupled to the pressure tube having a first end and a second end, an extender coupled to the second end of the rod, a piston assembly coupled to the extender between the rod guide and the first compression valve assembly with the piston assembly disposed within the interior and slideably coupled to the pressure tube, with the piston assembly dividing the interior into an upper and a lower working chamber, a second compression valve assembly coupled to the extender between the piston assembly and the first compression valve assembly, and a cup disposed within the lower working chamber and defining a bore shaped to receive the second compression valve assembly.

Abstract: A torque transfer device (1) for a drivetrain (2) of a motor vehicle, having a torsional vibration damping unit (3) and a decoupling clutch (6) having at least two clutch elements (4, 5) which can be joined to each other, wherein a first clutch element (4) is permanently connected non-rotatingly to a flange section (7) of the torsional vibration damping unit (3) and a second clutch element (5) is coupled with the flange section (7) via a freewheeling unit (8), wherein at least some sections of the freewheeling unit (8) are positioned in a radial receiving space (9) of the torsional vibration damping unit (3).

Abstract: A seat member includes a pressing part to be pressed by at least either of a first rotary member and a second rotary member. The seat member also includes a sliding part. The seat member is disposed to be changeable in posture between a first posture and a second posture, the first posture causing a radially outer part of the pressing part to be contacted to the at least either of the first rotary member and the second rotary member when an absolute value of a rotational angle of the second rotary member with respect to the first rotary member is less than a predetermined value, the second posture causing the sliding part to partially slide against the first rotary member when the absolute value of the rotational angle of the second rotary member with respect to the first rotary member is greater than or equal to the predetermined value.

Abstract: A lifting assembly is provided. The lifting assembly includes a cable end housing defining an inner cavity. The lifting assembly also includes a retainer ring disposed in the inner cavity at an end thereof. The lifting assembly further includes a cable retainer disposed in the inner cavity of the cable end housing and operative to retain a cable end fitting of a cable, the cable retainer extending from a first end to a second end and defining a slot extending from the first end to the second end to provide installation and removal access of the cable end fitting, the slot having a first slot portion and a second slot portion that are angularly oriented relative to each other.

Abstract: The lifting assembly includes a cable end housing defining an inner cavity. The lifting assembly also includes a retainer ring disposed in the inner cavity at an end thereof. The lifting assembly further includes a cable retainer disposed in the inner cavity of the cable end housing and operative to retain a cable end fitting of a cable, the cable retainer extending from a first end to a second end and defining a helical slot extending from the first end to the second end to provide installation and removal access of the cable end fitting.

Abstract: A link unit includes two outer chain plates and an assembling pin. Each of the outer chain plates has a first end section, and a second end section spaced apart from the first end section. The first end section of each of the outer chain plates has a through hole. The second end section of each of the outer chain plates has a connecting hole that has a first hole portion, a second hole portion, and a neck portion located between the first and second hole portions. The assembling pin is inserted removably through the connecting hole of each of the outer chain plates, and is capable of being prevented from moving past the neck portion of each of the outer chain plates so as to be positioned in the second hole portion of each of the outer chain plates.

Abstract: A driving system for a vehicle includes drive source, a driven portion, a unidirectional power transmitting unit provided on a power transmission path between the drive source and the driven portion, and having a first member, a second member, and an engaging element interposed between the first member and the second member, and an eccentricity acquiring unit adapted to acquire an eccentricity, the eccentricity being a magnitude of deviation between the rotational axis of the first member and the rotational axis of the second member.

Abstract: A gearing arrangement for a vertical mill includes a central shaft mounted for rotation about a vertical rotation axis, a spur gear arranged in fixed rotative engagement on the central shaft, and an output flange rotatably coupled to the central shaft. At least one gear unit having gear pairs is arranged vertically below the output flange, with a pinion gear arranged on an output side of the gear unit for engagement into the spur gear on the central shaft. The gear unit is arranged on a traversing mechanism in such a way that the pinion gear on the output side is movable in relation to the spur gear to engage in and disengage from the spur gear, as the gear unit is moved by the traversing mechanism.

Abstract: A gearbox for a gas turbine engine includes a housing that includes a cavity provided between opposing first and second mounting surfaces. An input gear shaft is coupled to a drive gear. The drive gear is connected to first and second shaft portions that respectively extend to the first and second mounting surfaces. The first and second shaft portions and the drive gear are coaxial with one another.