Abstract: The invention relates to a clamp with a cam, and with a removable pivot-pin, wherein the bias spring is integrated in a housing of the cam by means of a securing cassette configured to position the spring in a pre-stressed state. The cassette is provided with clip-fastening means designed to be fitted in the housing of the lever.

Abstract: A dovetail and slot assembly made from panels comprising layered corrugated Kraft. The applications are multiple, ranging from items of furniture such as chairs, tables, benches, shelves, items for loading products, display units, and packagings. The assembly systems are also designed to be set up in such a way that it is practical and easy for the user without needing to use tools. It enables and facilitates the transport of the structures prior to assembly in parts arranged in a compact manner, occupying a relatively small space.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to non-cylindrical fastening systems and related methods, such as methods of installing a non-cylindrical fastening system. Presently disclosed non-cylindrical fastening systems may include a first fastening component and a second fastening component, where the second fastening component includes an elongate shank configured to be inserted through a hole in the first fastening component and through a hole in a structure to which the first fastening component is being secured. The holes in the first fastening component and the structure may be non-circular, and the elongate shank may be non-circular in perpendicular cross-section. Disclosed fastening systems may also include a third fastening component configured to be installed onto the elongate shank, and substantially prevent axial movement of the elongate shank with respect to the structure and/or first fastening component.

Abstract: A tolerance compensation component for tolerance compensation when joining together two structural elements includes a retaining element, an outer component, and an inner component. The retaining element exhibits a recess. The outer component is situated in the recess of the retaining element. The outer component exhibits a recess arranged eccentrically relative to the midpoint of the outer component. The inner component is in turn situated in the recess of the outer component. The inner component also exhibits a recess arranged eccentrically relative to the midpoint of the inner component. The circumference of the recess of the retaining element and/or the circumference of the recess of the outer component exhibit essentially half-round notches. The outer and/or inner component exhibits essentially round notches, which are arranged essentially in a circular arc on the outer and/or inner component.

Abstract: A connector assembly (200) comprising a body (203) having two U-shaped sections (201,202) each section having two opposed arms (204,205) having a hole (207,208) and a locking device (209,210) having an elongate locking member (215,216) extending through the holes of each arm. A first and second latching member (212,213) are attached to each respective end of the locking member (215, 216) abutting against an outward surface of the respective arm (204,205). The locking member comprises a first elongate body (215) having a first diameter attached with one end to the first latching member (213), and a second elongate body (216) that is connected to the first elongate body (215) movably along a longitudinal axis (L). The second elongate body (216) comprises a second diameter being smaller than the diameter of the first elongate body and being attached with one end to the second latching member (212).

Abstract: A panel system includes a tab panel having at least one tab extending therefrom. The tab panel has a core and a facesheet adjacent the core. The panel system includes a slot panel having at least one slot receiving the corresponding tab of the tab panel therein. The slot panel has a core and a facesheet adjacent the core. The slot is formed in the facesheet and at least a portion of the core. The panel system includes a clip positioned between the tab panel and the slot panel. The clip is at least partially received in the slot. The clip has a tab panel securing member being secured to the tab panel and the clip has a slot panel securing member being secured to the slot panel. The clip securely joins the tab panel to the slot panel.

Abstract: A mortise and tenon assembly comprising the insertion of tenons of multilayered corrugated Kraft into mortises in panels of corrugated Kraft. The tenons have a folding flap and tuck slot that form an interlocking connection. The assembly is practical and easy for the user to construct without needing to use tools. It enables and facilitates the transport of the structures prior to assembly in parts arranged in a compact manner, occupying a relatively small space.

Abstract: Semi-tubular self-piercing rivets and solid rivets are provided with surface features such as recesses or lobes. The recesses or lobes engage the panels that are joined by the rivet to prevent rotation of one or both panels after rivet insertion. The recesses or lobes may be provided at the head end or tip end of the rivet or may be provided at both the head end and the tip end of the rivet.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a coupling element for the releasable connection of a first component to a second component. The coupling element has an annular basic element comprising a fastening structure at a radially outer side. Further, the basic element comprises a socket-like holding structure at a radially inner side. The socket-like holding structure comprises a centrally arranged supporting element as well as a plurality of holding webs. The holding webs comprise at least a first and a second web section. The first web section encloses with an axis of symmetry S of the coupling element an angle ? from a range of 45°???90° and the first web section and the second web section are arranged in an obtuse angle with respect to each other.

Abstract: A method for fastening components, in particular sheet metal parts in vehicle body manufacturing, has the following steps: providing a first component having at least one receiving opening in a planar region of the first component, a plurality of clamping portions extending from the edge of the receiving opening in the direction of the center of the opening; providing a second component having at least one extension extending from a surface of the second component; and introducing the extension into the receiving opening, thereby bending the clamping portions.

Abstract: A self-tapping screw according to the present invention includes a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank includes a cylindrical shank immediately below the head and a truncated conical shank following an end of the cylindrical shank, the cylindrical shank is provided with a plurality of first external threads, the truncated conical shank is provided with a plurality of second external threads following the first external threads, and a peak of each of the second external threads is provided with a biting surface having a concave-convex form.

Abstract: The invention relates to a screw, comprising a drive, a drilling tip for producing a bore, said bore having a bore axis and a bore diameter, which drilling tip is spaced apart from the drive in a drive-in direction, and a shaft, which extends from the drive to the drilling tip, wherein the shaft has a stop section, which can be fed through the bore when the drive-in direction of the screw is tilted in relation to the bore axis and which has a stop surface for blocking the feeding of the stop section through the bore when the drive-in direction of the screw is oriented parallel to the bore axis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing a cage nut including the steps of punching out a bracket-shaped holder having a base plate and three angled legs, and a passage opening having an insertion slot in the base plate; producing a nut having a radially protruding angular flange and a threaded-sleeve-like receptacle for bolts; injection moulding a retaining collar having elements for covering passage opening of the holder on both sides of the passage opening, and having a bush connecting to cover elements; putting the retaining collar onto base plate via insertion slot until cover elements cover edge regions of the passage opening on both sides; axially displacing threaded-sleeve-like bolt receptacle of the nut into connecting bush of retaining collar in passage opening; caulking an end of threaded-sleeve-like bolt receptacle, which end projects from the retaining collar, to an axially oriented cage nut being radially displaceable in passage opening.

Abstract: The self-locking collar comprises a sleeve having a thick wall portion and a thin wall portion which has a thinner wall than the thick wall portion and a step portion between the thick wall portion and the thin wall portion; and a flange adjacent the thick wall portion of the sleeve. A through hole penetrates through the flange and the sleeve. The sleeve is inserted into a mounting hole of a resin component, the thin wall portion is collapsed to form a collapsed portion, and the resin component is sandwiched between the flange and the collapsed portion. The outer diameter of the thin wall portion is D, the wall thickness is t, the length is L, the Poisson ratio is ?, and: r = ( D - t ) / 2 ; m = L ? 4 ? r 2 ? t 2 12 ? ( 1 - ? 2 ) ; and 1.2 < m < 1.

Abstract: An armature-based suction device comprising: a convex surface on one side of the armature-based suction device when the armature-based suction device is not in use; a concave surface located on an opposite side of the armature-based suction device when the armature-based suction device is not in use, the concave surface having a matte finish, the concave surface comprising: a perimeter located on an outer edge of the concave surface where the perimeter is non-occlusive when the armature-based suction device is sealed onto a native surface; an annular recess located adjacent to the perimeter, the annular square-shouldered recess having a main flat surface that is at an acute angle to the concave surface, where the recess is non-occlusive when the vacuum seal is sealed onto a native surface; at least one annular band of soft, resilient, sticky, solid, and non-flowable material located on the annular recess, where the annular band has a tackiness that produces a 90° Peel strength of about 0.1 lb./in.

Abstract: A vacuum cup assembly has a vacuum device with a vacuum passageway and a venturi. A vacuum cup is configured to engage an object. The venturi generates an at least partial vacuum at the vacuum cup when the vacuum cup is engaged with an object. The vacuum cup seals against the object when the venturi device generates the at least partial vacuum. A noise reducing device is at a discharge of the venturi. The noise reducing device has a housing defining a chamber, a plurality of spaced exit openings and a movable cap. Air discharged at the venturi is diverted in the chamber and flows out through the exit openings. The movable cap covers the exit opening to override the vacuum to enable the vacuum cup to be positioned or repositioned on the object.

Abstract: A suction mounting device includes a unitary body of soft or rigid plastic having an interior and an exterior portion connected by a hinge. The exterior portion is movable between first and second positions about the hinge, the first position a pre-mounting position in which a gel material of the exterior portion contacts a mounting surface to form a cavity between the mounting device and the mounting surface, and a second mounting position in which the exterior portion is rotated about the hinge toward the mounting surface to create a larger cavity and a partial vacuum therein to hold the suction device to the mounting surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cable connection apparatus for vehicles which connects a cable of an operation mechanism to a connection member of a mechanism to be operated in vehicles. The cable connection apparatus includes a connector coupled to the connection member of the mechanism to be operated, an end shaft coupled to the cable of the operation mechanism and provided at the connector to be movable relative thereto, and a locker movably provided at one side of the connector in a direction across the end shaft to support and fix the end shaft. Consequently, the cable of the operation mechanism may be connected to the connection member of the mechanism to be operated in a length adjustable manner in the vehicles, thereby allowing cables having various lengths to be connected to the connection member.

Abstract: A method of assembling a crankshaft and a crank member comprises supplying a crankshaft including a crankpin which extends between crank arms, supplying two halves of a crank member, which are fixed to each other about the crankpin such that in assembled condition the crank member is rotatable about the crankpin and comprises a bearing portion having an outer circumferential wall for bearing a big end of a connecting rod and an external crank member gear for driving the crank member about the crankpin, wherein the halves are fitted about the crankpin, hence creating two contact faces at opposite sides of the crankpin, after which both halves are fixed to each other in circumferential direction by means of applying at least a fixation at a fixing place located remote from the bearing portion and the toothed surface of the crank member gear.

Abstract: A crankshaft includes: journals that define a central axis of rotation; crank pins that are eccentric with respect to the journals; and crank arms for connecting the journals and the crank pins, wherein each of the crank arms or at least one of the crank arms integrally includes a counterweight. The crank arms have a recess in a surface adjacent to a corresponding one of the journals, the recess disposed inward of a peripheral region along a periphery of the surface, the recess disposed along the peripheral region. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a crankshaft which has reduced weight and increased torsional rigidity in combination with increased flexural rigidity.

Abstract: A connecting rod (10) has a big end bearing eye (11) for attachment to a crankshaft and a small end bearing eye (12) for attachment to a piston of a cylinder. An eccentric adjusting device (13) adjusts an effective connecting rod length. The eccentric adjusting device (13) has eccentric rods (15, 16) that engage on an eccentric lever (14) of the eccentric adjusting device (13) so that, in the region of each eccentric rod (15, 16), a connecting pin (36) extends through apertures in the eccentric lever (14) and in the respective eccentric rod (15, 16). The aperture (37) in the respective eccentric rod (15, 16), through which the respective connecting pin (36) extends, and/or a section of the respective connecting pin (36) that extends through the aperture (37) in the respective eccentric rod (15, 16), has/have arched contours, at least in some section or sections.

Abstract: A connecting rod (10) has a big end bearing eye (11) for attachment to a crankshaft, a small end bearing eye (12) for attachment to a piston, and an eccentric adjusting device (13) for adjusting an effective connecting rod length. The eccentric adjusting device (13) has eccentric rods (15, 16) that engage on an eccentric lever (14), an eccentric (36) that is guided in an aperture in the eccentric lever (14) and in the small end bearing eye (12) and an aperture for accommodating a piston pin (37). Lubricating oil bores (38, 39) are introduced into the small end bearing eye (12) via which a lubricating oil film can be built up between the small end bearing eye (12) and the eccentric (36). The small end bearing eye (12) has a larger radial wall thickness in those regions in which the lubricating oil bores (38, 39).

Abstract: A connecting rod has a big end bearing eye for attachment to a crankshaft, a small end bearing eye for attachment to a piston of a cylinder, and an eccentric adjusting device for adjusting an effective connecting rod length. The eccentric adjusting device has eccentric rods (15, 16) with first ends that engage on an eccentric lever of the eccentric adjusting device and second ends that engage on pistons (20, 21) guided in hydraulic chambers of the connecting rod. The second ends of the eccentric rods (15, 16) are spherical heads that engage in a corresponding recess (40) in the respective piston (20, 21), and the respective piston (20, 21) further accommodates a retention element (41), one segment of which rests on the spherical-headed end of the respective eccentric rods (15, 16).

Abstract: A rotation rod assembly includes a first linkage rod having a first bore extending therein. The rotation rod assembly includes a second linkage rod having a piston section extending axially therefrom, the piston section is disposed for rotation in the first bore. The piston section is axially restrained in the bore. The piston section has a self-lubricating liner secured to at least one outer surface thereof. The self-lubricating liner is in sliding engagement with portions of the bore. The liner is secured to the radially and/or axially outer surfaces of the piston section and has at least one groove therein for collection of wear materials and debris.

Abstract: A serviceable ball joint features a pin, a housing with a hollow interior, and a removable race. The race has hollow interior chambers, and upper one of which is larger than the lower. The bottom end of the pin is passable through the hollow interior chambers and onward through an open lower end of the housing to situate the top end of the ball joint pin within the upper chamber of the race, from which a remainder of the pin hangs in free floating state. A retaining ring is engaged in an annular groove in the peripheral wall of the housing to clamp the race in place in a seated position abutting a tapered exterior area of the race against a tapered interior portion of the housing, whereby the race is centered and stabilized in the housing to restrain the head of the free-floating pin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bearing arrangement having a first and a second support structure for supporting a rotating member, a first rolling bearing supporting the first support structure in relation to the second support structure at a first support location, a second rolling bearing supporting the first support structure in relation to the second support structure at a second support location. The first and second rolling bearings are arranged in a coaxial configuration in relation to each other. Furthermore, the first rolling bearing forms a radially outer bearing, and the second rolling bearing is arranged radially inside the first rolling bearing by a bearing radial distance, and the first support location and second support location are axially aligned. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a bearing arrangement.

Abstract: An oil film bearing rotatably supports a roll in a rolling mill. The bearing comprises a sleeve having an internal bore and an external spherical surface. The internal bore is configured and dimensioned for axial insertion onto a neck of the roll. A bushing has an internal spherical surface configured and dimensioned to surround and rotatably contain the external spherical surface of the sleeve. The bushing is subdivided into multiple interconnected segments contained and radially supported by a chock.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flap bearing arrangement (10), having a bearing mount (20) with two side parts (24) connected by means of a tube section (22), between which is arranged an O-ring (30) which surrounds the tube section (22). Also disclosed is a flap bearing arrangement (100) for an intake device (200) having a flap shaft (100).

Abstract: A bearing structure includes: a shaft; an oil-impregnated bearing that supports the shaft to be rotatable and includes a first sintered metal material having a first density; a bearing holder that supports an outer circumferential surface of the oil-impregnated bearing; and a seal member that is provided at an opening of the bearing holder, wherein the shaft is provided with an annular groove having a side surface portion that has an outer diameter that decreases as the side surface portion separates away from one end surface of the oil-impregnated bearing, and wherein the seal member includes a second sintered metal material having a second density that is lower than the first density of the first sintered metal material.

Abstract: A high strength, low friction engineered material includes a low friction material filling interstices of a metal microlattice. The metal typically comprises 5 volume % to 25 volume % and the interstices typically comprise 75 volume % to 95 volume %, based on the total volume of the metal microlattice and the interstices. The low friction material preferably fills 100 volume % of the interstices. The metal microlattice can be formed of a single layer, or multiple layers, for example layers of nickel, copper, and tin. The low friction material is typically a polymer, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyamide (PAI), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyethylene (PE), or polyoxymethylene (POM). The low friction material can also include additive particles to modify the material properties. The engineered material can be used in various automotive applications, for example as a bearing, or non-automotive applications.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a roller bearing connected with a bearing support having a plate-shaped section. The bearing support has a receiving bore for an outer ring of the roller bearing, and the outer ring of the roller bearing is affixed to the bearing support with two affixing plates that are fixed to first and second end sides of the bearing support and that clamp the outer ring at two clamping surfaces. An axial spacing of the first and second end sides of the bearing support is smaller than an axial spacing of the clamping surfaces of the outer ring, and the two affixing plates have a different mechanical strength.

Abstract: A method of assembling mating components includes the steps of heating an inner surface of a first cavity of a first part to generate a first expansion, heating an outer surface of a component surrounding an outer periphery of the first part to generate a second expansion of the component that corresponds to the first expansion of the first part, inserting a second part into the first cavity while the first part is in an expanded condition, and cooling the first part to contract around the second part.

Abstract: A garden tool quick release device for connecting a transmission rod and a garden having a connection tube is disclosed to include a connection assembly including a first connection part for receiving the connection tube and a second connection part defining therein a second open chamber for receiving the transmission rod, and a latch assembly mounted at the first connection part for locking the connection tube to the first open chamber or releasing it from the constraint. Thus, the invention allows the user to change the garden tool rapidly, achieving the effect of convenience.

Abstract: A guide mechanism for a connecting component guides a second connecting component when connecting a first connecting component and the second connecting component to each other. The guide mechanism includes a guide member and an urging member. The urging member urges the guide member and continues to contract until the second connecting component reaches a connection complete position. The guide member includes rotational shafts, inner guide pieces, and outer guide pieces. The rotational shafts are provided on both sides of the second connecting component. The inner guide pieces are rotated about the rotational shafts from first initial positions to first regulating positions. The outer guide pieces are rotated about the rotational shafts from second initial positions to second regulating positions such that the rotation of the outer guide pieces is coupled with the rotation of the inner guide pieces.

Abstract: A system for applying a tensile load to a component includes a failsafe structure, a principal part of which is configured to act in compression during application of the load to the component, but which includes a mechanical fuse configured to act in tension during application of the load to the component. The mechanical fuse being configured to fracture upon the application of a predetermined tensile force thereto.

Abstract: A meshing-type engagement device includes a first member, a second member, a pressing mechanism, and a reaction force mechanism. The first member is provided with a plurality of first dog teeth. The second member is provided with a plurality of second dog teeth. The pressing mechanism is configured to press the first member to the second member side. The reaction force mechanism is configured to generate a reaction force with respect to a pressing force pressing the first member for the first dog teeth and the second dog teeth to mesh with each other such that the amount of increase in the reaction force with respect to a movement of the first member is larger at a position further on the second member side than a predetermined position compared to the amount of increase to the predetermined position when the first member is pressed.

Abstract: A friction plate is formed in such a manner that a plurality of friction material segments fixed to an annular core plate, wherein a passage extends through from an inner diameter side to an outer diameter side and is defined between the plurality of friction material segments, and a forming portion for retaining air is provided on a bottom surface of the passage.

Abstract: A one-way clutch configured for decoupling an alternator pulley from an alternator hub in a motor vehicle drive system is provided. The one-way clutch includes a ramp plate for non-rotatable connection with an inner circumferential surface of the pulley and rollers in axial engagement with the ramp plate. The rollers are movable along ramped surfaces of the ramp plate between a first position and a second position. The one-way clutch also includes an elastic assembly forcing the ramp plate and rollers into the axial engagement. The elastic assembly axially forces the rollers to transfer torque from the pulley into the hub when the rollers are in the first position. The hub is rotationally decoupled from the pulley when the rollers are in the second position.

Abstract: A clutch assembly includes a first clutch including a cam plate, a pocket plate and axially pivoting struts that drivably connect the plates for rotation in a first rotary direction, and disconnect the plates when the cam plate rotates in a second direction relative to the pocket plate, and a second clutch including a first cam plate, a first pocket plate, a coil and first struts that drivably connect the first cam plate and the first pocket plate for rotation in the second direction and disconnect the first cam plate and the first pocket plate when the coil is energized and the first cam plate rotates in the first direction relative to the first pocket plate.

Abstract: A one-way clutch includes a first rotational member, a second rotational member, and a first rotational body. The second rotational member has plural first through holes in which bolts are inserted. A dimension of the first through hole in a circumferential direction is larger than a dimension of the first through hole in a radial direction. A first region and a second region are obtained by dividing the first through hole into two regions in the circumferential direction. The first region is located ahead of the second region in a rotatable direction of the second rotational member. The bolts are inserted such that the each of the bolts is located in the first region of the first through hole, and the second rotational member and the first rotational body are fastened by the bolts.

Abstract: Systems and methods to control an amount of axial clearance within a clutch transmission system are disclosed. A propulsion system includes a clutch transmission system having clutch vibratory response clearance control logic configured to iteratively control the amount of axial clearance within the clutch transmission system so as to achieve a desired, e.g., consistent and/or limited, clutch vibratory response.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a remaining useful life of a portion of a wet clutch system is provided. The system comprises a first clutch assembly, a proportional valve, a sensor, and a controller. The proportional valve regulates a pressure applied to the first clutch assembly. The sensor measures a response of the first clutch assembly during one of engaging and disengaging a first portion of the first clutch assembly with a second portion of the first clutch assembly. The controller controls the proportional valve, calculates a mean coefficient of friction of the first clutch assembly based on the sensed response of the first clutch assembly, and determines a remaining useful life of a portion of the wet clutch system based on the mean coefficient of friction of the first clutch assembly.

Abstract: A land vehicle with a disk brake, in particular a utility vehicle with a disk brake, has an axle with a first and a second flange surface for flanging a brake carrier of the disk brake. A first through-opening opens into the first flange surface and a second through-opening opens into the second flange surface. The first through-opening in a first region has a smaller clearance width than in a second region. The first region is located closer to the first flange surface than the second region.

Abstract: An arrangement and method for mounting a brake disc to an axle hub of a vehicle is provided. The arrangement includes wedge-shaped holes at an radially inner region of the brake disc, corresponding wedge-shaped key inserts, a retaining device such as a retaining ring, and mounting devices such as bolts or studs and nuts that pass through the retaining ring and keys to bias the keys against the axle hub. The circumferential sides of the wedge shapes are aligned with radial lines extending from the rotation axis of the axle hub. This arrangement and method provides a simple, robust and easily installed brake disc mounting that minimizes heat transfer between the brake disc and the axle hub and accommodates thermal expansion of the brake disc and the axle hub to minimize thermal expansion-induced stresses to the brake disc.

Abstract: A sensor device for a disc brake has a sensor gearing which can be coupled to at least one encoder, wherein the sensor gearing is arranged in a housing as a planetary gear mechanism and has an input for a first variable, which can be detected by the sensor device and which is associated with wear of the disc brake, and has an input for a second variable, which can be detected by the sensor device and which is associated with an operating movement of the disc brake. The sensor device can be changed over from a first state for detecting the first variable, which is associated with wear of the disc brake, and the second variable, which is associated with an operating movement of the disc brake, to a second state for detecting only the first variable, which is associated with wear of the disc brake.

Abstract: Non-linear forces are simulated by a dual-rate spring apparatus, which may also be used to impose nonlinear forces. The apparatus includes a carriage and at least two springs arranged sequentially in series with one another. The spring constant is changed by initially allowing both of the springs to compress to a point and, thereafter, after one spring is generally completely compressed, allowing only the other spring to compress further.

Abstract: There is provided an impact diffusing apparatus for diffusing force on an object being impacted, the apparatus having a body intersected by a plane having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The body has a first collapsible structure on the first side of the plane and a second collapsible structure on the second side of the plane, each collapsible structure having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surfaces of the collapsible structures are shaped to define an interior cavity. The apparatus has air passages communicating between the interior cavity of the collapsible surfaces and an external environment, as well as a mounting structure for mounting the body to the object.

Abstract: A shock absorber including a piston (3) slidably fitted in a cylinder having hydraulic oil sealed therein. A flow of hydraulic oil, induced in a passage (10) and a sub-passage (29) by sliding movement of the piston in the cylinder in response to the stroke of a piston rod, is controlled by an extension main valve (14) and a compression sub-valve (15) incorporated in the extension main valve, thereby generating a damping force. The amount of deflection of a sub-disk (30) constituting the compression sub-valve when the sub-disk is opened is limited by restricting portions (21). The sub-disk is provided with communicating holes (31) to reduce a differential pressure acting on the sub-disk when opened and also to relax the concentration of stress in the sub-disk, thereby improving the durability of the sub-disk.

Abstract: A method for fastening a rebound stop to a piston rod of a vibration damper positioned at a piston rod and axially supported with a first tool. A second tool component having a press-in surface that presses the tubular portion of the rebound stop into the circumferential groove of the piston rod. The first and the second tool carry out an movement toward one another. At least one tool presses the tubular portion of the rebound stop into the circumferential groove of the piston rod. The pitch angle of the press-in surface varies over the axial longitudinal extension of the press-in surface. As the distance between the tools decreases, the force ratio between the axially directed pressing force and the radially directed pressing force changes such that the axially directed pressing force decreases and the radially directed pressing force increases.

Abstract: A vehicle drivetrain includes a magnetic bearing. The vehicle drivetrain includes a motor configured to provide a rotational driving force. The rotational driving force is received by a shaft, and the magnetic bearing is configured to support the shaft. The shaft is configured to drive a wheel of the vehicle.