Abstract: A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission may include an input shaft; an output shaft; first to fourth planetary gear sets and six control elements disposed at a portion selectively connecting the rotation elements and the rotation elements or a portion selectively connecting the rotation elements and the transmission housing, wherein the input shaft is continuously connected to the third rotation element, the output shaft is continuously connected to the twelfth rotation element, the first rotation element is continuously connected to the transmission housing, the fourth rotation element is continuously connected to the seventh rotation element, the fourth rotation element is continuously connected to the tenth rotation element, the eighth rotation element is continuously connected to the twelfth rotation element, the fifth rotation element is selectively connected to the transmission housing.

Abstract: A multi-stage transmission that includes a case including an annular support that extends radially inward from an inner peripheral surface of the case; a first planetary gear mechanism that includes a plurality of rotating elements and to which power is transmitted from the input member; a second planetary gear mechanism that is disposed on an opposite side of the support of the case from the first planetary gear mechanism; a clutch that interconnects any one of the rotating elements of the first planetary gear mechanism with an element to be connected which is included in the second planetary gear mechanism and releases this interconnection; and a brake that connects the element to be connected to the case to hold this element stationary and releases this connection.

Abstract: A planetary gear train of automatic transmission may comprise an input shaft, an output shaft, first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets having first to twelfth rotating element, and six control elements disposed between one of the rotating elements and another or the input shaft, between one of the rotating elements and the output shaft, or between one of the rotating elements and a transmission housing, wherein the input shaft is directly connected with the third rotating element, the output shaft is connected with the eleventh rotating element continuously, the second rotating element is directly connected with the eleventh rotating element, the third rotating element is directly connected with the fourth rotating element, the fifth rotating element is directly connected with the ninth rotating element, the sixth rotating element is directly connected with the tenth rotating element, and the seventh rotating element is selectively connected with the transmission housing.

Abstract: A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle may include an input shaft receiving power from an engine, an output shaft configured to output power changed in speed, a first planetary gear set including first, second, and third rotating elements, a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth rotating elements, a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth, and ninth rotating elements, a fourth planetary gear set including tenth, eleventh, and twelfth rotating elements, and six control elements disposed at positions where a rotating element is selectively connected with another rotating element or disposed at positions where rotating elements are selectively connected to a transmission housing.

Abstract: In an aspect, a tensioner is provided for tensioning a belt and includes first and second tensioner arms having first and second pulleys respectively. The first and second pulleys are configured for engagement with first and second belt spans, and are biased in first and second free arm directions respectively. A second tensioner arm stop is positioned to limit the movement of the second tensioner arm in a direction opposite the second free arm direction. The second tensioner arm stop is positioned such that, in use, the second pulley is engaged with the endless drive member while the second tensioner arm is engaged with the second tensioner arm stop throughout a first selected range of operating conditions.

Abstract: A linear motion actuator is disclosed. The linear motion actuator can include a double-shafted motor having a first motor shaft with a first screw thread and a second motor shaft with a second screw thread. The first screw thread can have certain characteristics that are different from that of the second screw thread. The linear motion actuator is disclosed for use in an arm assembly of a laparoscopic manipulator, but can also be used in other types of devices.

Abstract: An involute gear is disclosed. A circular base has a surface that includes an inner region and an outer region. A gear tooth extends outward from the outer region of the surface. A shape of the gear tooth is defined by a varying cross-sectional involute profile. Starting from a first involute profile that is in a plane parallel to the surface of the circular base and extending outward from a center of the circular base, each location on the first involute profile is rotated about a corresponding axis while traversing a path defined by a corresponding imaginary ray extending from the center of the circular base to that location in the first involute profile.

Abstract: A propulsion device for a vehicle includes a differential gear, which is driven by the electric machine via a planetary gear and operatively connected to an axle on the vehicle, with the planetary gear including at least three rotatable gear elements. A switching device is switchable by an actuator between a first switch position, in which one gear element is secured against a rotation about the axis of rotation, and a second switch position, in which the one gear element is connected by the switching device to another gear element in a torsion-proof manner. A parking brake including at least one parking brake element is movable by the actuator between a park position, in which the vehicle is prevented from rolling away, and at least one release position.

Abstract: A torque converter, including: a cover arranged to receive torque; an impeller including an impeller shell non-rotatably connected to the cover and at least one impeller blade connected to the impeller shell; a turbine including a turbine shell, at least one turbine blade connected to the turbine shell, and a heat treated portion; and a torsional vibration damper including: a cover plate arranged to receive torque from the cover or the turbine; and a spring. The spring is engaged with the cover plate and is arranged to contact the heat treated portion when the spring is compressed.

Abstract: A locking differential can include first and second locking dogs and an actuator system. The first dog can include a set of first teeth fixed to a side gear of the differential. The second dog can be axially movable between first and second positions and can include an annular body coupled to a differential case for common rotation and a set of second teeth. In the first position, the first and second teeth can be disengaged. In the second position, the first and second teeth can be engaged, inhibiting relative rotation between the side gear and the differential case. At least one sensor can detect the angular position and angular velocity of the second teeth relative to the first teeth. An actuator can move the second dog from the first position to the second position based on the detected relative angular positions and velocities of the first and second teeth.

Abstract: In at least some implementations, a differential for a vehicle includes a pinion gear, a pair of side gears and a housing. The side gears are meshed with the pinion gear and the housing defines a cavity in which the pinion gear and side gears are received. The housing also has an opening with an inner end leading to the cavity and an outer end spaced from the inner end. The opening is adapted to receive a shaft therethrough for coupling of the shaft to one of the side gears and the opening is defined at least in part by a journal surface. The journal surface is concave with respect to the shaft and provides a converging portion from the inner end to a central portion between the inner end and outer end and a diverging portion from the central portion to the outer end.

Abstract: One aspect is ring clip assembly including at least one ring clip having a ring portion surrounding an arm, the arm configured to define an aperture. The ring portion and the arm is separated thereby defining a slot between them. A shaft extends through the aperture in an interference fit, the arm configured to radially flex without contact from the ring portion. The ring portion has transmission elements on its outer perimeter configured to transmit movement to another member.

Abstract: A sprocket having one or more mud relief portions offset from the midpoint between adjacent teeth. The sprocket has a plurality of teeth, and saddle sections disposed on the periphery of the sprocket between each of the plurality of teeth. The saddle has a seat disposed at a midpoint between the adjacent teeth, and one or more mud relief portions disposed on each side of the seat. The mud relief portions are recessed within the sprocket. The mud relief portions may be mirror images of one another, or the saddle may alternatively be asymmetrically formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulley for an alternator, and in particular, to a pulley applicable to an automotive alternator. The pulley effectively mitigates the problem that a belt and a tension pulley of an alternator vibrate because a rotation speed of a vehicle engine changes, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency of the alternator and the service life of the working belt and the tension pulley.

Abstract: A unit support for supporting a drive unit with respect to a motor vehicle includes a crossmember, at least one unit bearing between the crossmember and the drive unit to support the drive unit, and a shape-fitting connection fastening the at least one unit bearing to the crossmember.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, a continuous belt may include an outer surface having a first edge spaced apart from a second edge defining a belt width, and a first wear indication positioned on the outer surface near the first edge and having a first width, the first width is less than the belt width, and the first width represents the amount of allowable wear of the continuous belt.

Abstract: A transmission case houses a gear mechanism that transmits power through the meshing of gears, the transmission case including an oil pan, the oil pan including a soft magnet in at least one portion thereof, the soft magnet being attached to the oil pan by magnetic attractive force.

Abstract: An automated product dispenser for dispensing a product from a supply of product is provided. The automated product dispenser includes a chassis assembly, a drive assembly, and an isolation member. The chassis assembly includes a chassis frame, and the drive assembly includes a motor, a drivetrain, and a drivetrain housing. The isolation member mounts the drive assembly to the chassis assembly such that the drive assembly is substantially spaced apart from the chassis frame. A related method of inhibiting vibration transmission in an automated product dispenser also is provided.

Abstract: An axle assembly having an axle housing, a differential, and a ballast insert. The ballast insert may be disposed in the axle housing below the differential. The differential may have a ring gear. The ring gear may be received in a trench that may be provided in the ballast insert.

Abstract: An axle assembly having a housing assembly that may have at least one lubricant passage. The lubricant passage may provide lubricant to an interaxle differential unit via a roller bearing assembly and at least one flange lubricant hole that may be provided in a flange portion of an input shaft.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a selection knob rotatable between angular positions for selecting an operating mode P, R, N, D of the transmission controller; and a knob-rotation-control mechanism configured to engage and hold the knob in the angular positions; and to move the knob automatically back to a desired (park) position when particular vehicle conditions are met. In first embodiment, a reversible motor operably coupled with the knob-rotation-control mechanism is configured to slidingly move the knob-rotation-control mechanism between a locked position that prevents knob rotation, an unlocked position that allows knob rotation and gear selection, and a second unlocked position (with feel positioner released) for automatic return to the gear position when predetermined vehicle conditions are met. In another embodiment, a reversible motor and a linear actuator provide coordinated operation to accomplish a similar result as the first embodiment.

Abstract: A transmission oil pump system is disclosed for a vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine, an automatic transmission and an automatic stop/start system. The transmission oil pump may include a drive shaft having one end mechanically coupled to the engine by a first clutch module and a second end mechanically coupled to an electric motor by a second clutch module. No additional auxiliary pump or fluid accumulator is required.

Abstract: A sequential clutch gear system is disclosed which functions to provide one separate shaft for each gear which is activated by its own separate clutch. The system shift any gear at any time (therefore not necessarily in the sequential order) which provides automatic and manual transmission both also, it eliminate the use of clutch manually and gear freely at any number. The transmission system further includes a sequential gear box arrangement which comprises: an engine shaft which transmits engine rotation to transmission entrance; an drive shaft engaged via at least one belt, at least one chain, one or more planetary gears including at least one reverse gear; one or more clutch; on other side of said clutch one or more shaft with said gear connected to the said drive shaft; said drive shaft connected to the tyres.

Abstract: A vehicle controller includes a lock-up clutch disposed to a power transmission path between an engine and a driving wheel, and a clutch configured to connect and disconnect the power transmission path, wherein at the time of switching driven traveling for causing a vehicle to travel by connecting the power transmission path and inertia traveling for causing the vehicle to travel by disconnecting the power transmission path, the lock-up clutch and the clutch are switched at switching start timings different from each other.

Abstract: A gear-shifting device for a vehicle is provided and includes a guide body that has a first end portion connected to a control shaft, installed so that a second end portion is rotated at the first end portion as an axis in a rotational displacement that corresponds to a selecting path to perform a selecting operation, and installed to be moved in a substantially straight displacement that corresponds to a shifting path along an axis direction of the first end portion to perform a shifting operation. A guide unit is disposed to distinguish each shifting path on the selecting path in which the second end portion of the guide body is rotated and is configured to guide the second end portion of the guide body to be movable along the shifting path.

Abstract: A method of controlling a transmission includes detecting a first inflection point and a second inflection point in the movement of the accelerator pedal. An amplitude between the first inflection point and the second inflection point is then calculated, and a period of time between the first inflection point and the second inflection point is measured. An attenuation coefficient is defined from the amplitude and the measured period of time between the first and second inflection points. A current iteration temporary gear ratio is defined as the gear ratio calculated during the most recent iteration of an iterative gear ratio selection algorithm, and is adjusted with the defined attenuation coefficient to define a current iteration final output gear ratio. The operation of the transmission is then controlled to change the transmission from a previous iteration final output gear ratio to the current iteration final output gear ratio.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle gear actuator is capable of quickly and simply measuring the reference point of a shift finger. The method for controlling includes a determination step in which whether gear shifting is necessary is determined; a check step in which the first end of a shifting path is checked by moving a shift finger to the first end before moving the shift finger to the second end of the shifting path to engage a corresponding gear when gear shifting is necessary; and a concurrent control step in which the reference point of the gear actuator is learned by acquiring a full stroke of the shift finger simultaneously with engaging the corresponding gear by moving the shift finger to the second end of the shifting path after the check step.

Abstract: The double-acting piston (1) includes a lower half-piston (13) and an upper half-piston (14), the periphery of each the half-piston (13, 14) coming into radial stop with a radial traction disc (30) which is tightly held by a clamping screw (29) between the two half-pistons (13, 14) on the one hand, in its center, between a lower central clamping surface (19) and an upper central clamping surface (20) and, on the other hand, at its periphery, between a lower peripheral clamping surface (21) and an upper peripheral clamping surface (22), the clamping by the screw (29) of the disc (30) resulting in prestressing the lower piston cap (15) and the upper piston cap (16) that the lower half-piston (13) and the upper half-piston (14) respectively have.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a lightweight piston pin includes preparing a mixture of a base metal powder comprising chromium, carbon and iron, a TiC powder and a binder, metal powder injection molding (MIM) the mixture into a piston pin shape, degreasing the molded body to remove the binder from the mixture, sintering the binder-deprived, molded body, forming an intermediate layer composed of chromium carbide that surrounds the TiC powder in the sintered body, and transforming a matrix structure of the sintered body into a martensitic structure.

Abstract: A Ti—Si—C—N coating for a piston ring and a method forming such coating, wherein the deposited coating exhibits a thickness in the range of 10.0 micrometers to 20.0 micrometers and exhibits a coefficient of friction of less than 0.15 and a wear rate of less than 10×10?6 mm3/N/m. The coefficient of friction being measured on a Plint TE77 and the wear rate being measured against an alumina ball of 0.25 inches in diameter at a load of 1 N at 100 rpm in a dry environment. The deposited Ti—Si—C—N coating includes nanocrystalline phases in an amorphous matrix.

Abstract: A gasket includes a main body being a first compressible elastomeric material and having a generally planar and annular shape; and at least one fluid passage sealing element being of a second compressible elastomeric material different from the first compressible elastomeric material, the at least one fluid passage sealing element joined to the main body, wherein a curing system of the first elastomeric material is substantially the same as a curing system of the second elastomeric material

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a metal gasket which enables improvement of sealing properties by making sufficient compression of a full bead possible even if elastic coating is formed along the full bead. In the gasket (1) having a full bead (13), formed on a metal substrate (10), having a mountain-shaped protruding surface formed on one side in a thickness direction and a valley-shaped recessed surface formed on the other side in the thickness direction, elastic coating (20) is formed on the whole surface of the protruding surface of the full bead (13), and the elastic coating (20) is formed on the recessed surface of the full bead (13), except a slit-shaped elastic coating-free section (14) along a bottom section (13a) of the recessed surface.

Abstract: A seal assembly for pressurized fluid applications, including supercritical fluid chromatography applications, includes an annular body and a helical wound flat spring. A bore extends through the annular body. The annular body has an outer lip and an inner lip opposed to and spaced apart from each other. The inner lip, outer lip and an overhanging lip portion of the outer lip define a pocket in which the helical wound flat spring is disposed. A load line of the helical wound flat spring is directed substantially along a direction of separation between the inner and outer lips to bias apart the lips. Embodiments of the seal assembly have an improved distribution of contact pressure between the inside diameter of the seal assembly and the plunger with which the inside diameter seals, and between the outside diameter of the seal assembly and a gland surface with which the outside diameter seals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a slide ring of a mechanical seal arrangement, produced from a graphene-containing material.

Abstract: A sealing element for a rotating sealing system of a turbomachine is provided. The sealing element, if installed in the sealing system according to the intended use, can be rotated around a rotational axis of the turbomachine. The sealing element comprises a ring-shaped sealing lip that has a central point through which the rotational axis extends if the sealing element is installed in the sealing system according to the intended use, wherein the sealing lip has at least one recess, and at least one rubbing element that is arranged at the sealing lip, wherein the at least one rubbing element is arranged inside the at least one recess and projects at least partially beyond the outer contour of the sealing lip in the radial and/or the axial direction with respect to the rotational axis. The at least one rubbing element has a plurality of layers of a rubbing material.

Abstract: A modular seal section for use within a downhole pumping system includes an upper fluid compensation section, a lower fluid compensation section and a guide body connected between the upper fluid compensation section and lower fluid compensation section. The guide body includes a configuration selection mechanism that can be externally manipulated to selectively place the upper fluid compensation section in either a series or parallel configuration with the lower fluid compensation section.

Abstract: A valve unit comprises a valve (7) having a valve shaft (30) with a rotational axis, an actuator (6) for, the actuator having an actuator shaft (20) with a rotational axis, a mechanical coupler (1) for rotational coupling of the actuator shaft (20) and the valve shaft (30), the mechanical coupler (1) comprising a rotational axis (10) coinciding with the rotational axis of the actuator shaft (20) and the rotational axis of the valve shaft (30), a first rotational member (2) coupled to the actuator shaft (20) and a second rotational member (3) coupled to the valve shaft (30), and a bridge element (4), the first and the second rotational members (2, 3) having slots (21, 31) for receiving engagement pins (41) of the bridge element (4).

Abstract: A gate valve includes a body, a stem, and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body, the body defining a sensing bore; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore. A method of sensing an aspect of a water control system includes gaining access to the water control system through an access bore in a gate valve; at least temporarily removing water for testing from the access bore; and sensing an aspect of the removed water.

Abstract: To prevent nuisance marine growth in a valve, particularly a ball valve, used to regulate a flow of seawater, a compound for lubricating and preventing nuisance marine growth is provided in the valve. The nuisance marine growth preventing compound includes a substantially uniform mixture of marine grease and an antifouling agent. The compound is introduced into the valve such that the compound is provided between and contacts a valve body and a ball that regulates the flow of seawater within the valve, and inhibits nuisance marine growth at a space between the ball and the valve body which is occupied by the compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides method for providing lubrication to a gate sealing element located between first and second housing sections of a gate valve having a moveable gate, wherein the gate is moved by energizing an actuator. The method includes the steps of providing a lubricant for lubricating the gate sealing element, providing a lubricant passageway for supplying the lubricant to the gate sealing element, providing a moveable plunger element for moving the lubricant from the cartridge to the gate sealing element via the lubricant passageway, and moving the gate to move the plunger element to cause the lubricant to move from the cartridge to the gate sealing element.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a reusable valve in which a seal portion is co-molded with and overmolded to the valve stem to provide a secure mechanical bond therebetween. In one embodiment, the valve includes a snap fit between the valve stem and a retaining cap to provide easy assembly of the valve as well as an efficient and compact retention mechanism for a biasing spring and the valve stem in relation to the valve housing. In one embodiment, the valve includes an easy-to-use opening and closing mechanism that provides tactile feedback to the user when moving the valve stem to an open position and to a closed position to inflate, deflate, or maintain air or gas pressure in the inflatable article. The present disclosure also provides a dunnage bag with such valve.

Abstract: A bursting disc with a flange area for attachment to an edge of an opening in a wall of a ventilation system, the central area adjacent the flange area along a predetermined breaking line equipped with thermal insulation on the bursting disc side which stretches at least not across the mounting element of the flange area so a niche is formed, bordered by the flange area and the thermal insulation on the bursting disc side. A bursting disc arrangement in which the bursting disc is mounted at the edge of an opening in a wall of a ventilation system and closes the opening, the wall equipped with thermal insulation on the system side which stretches to the flange area of the bursting disc, a gap corresponding to the niche is formed between at least one thermal insulation on the bursting disc side and the thermal insulation on the system side.

Abstract: A pressure control device is provided for use with a storage container. The pressure control device includes a base defined by a sidewall and a flange extending outwardly from the sidewall, the flange adapted to be connected to a surface of the storage container, the base including a port defined by the sidewall and adapted to be in fluid communication with an interior of the storage container. The pressure control device includes a lid movably coupled to the base to selectively expose the port of the base to an environment surrounding the pressure control device, and a plurality of blind holes formed in a bottom side of the flange of the base. The plurality of blind holes are configured to facilitate connection of the pressure control device to the storage container while preventing leakage from the storage container through the connection, thereby reducing fugitive emissions.

Abstract: An air valve includes a valve body having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface and the outer surface defining an inlet and an outlet; a sealing device mounted within the valve body, the sealing device including a first contacting portion and a second contacting portion; and a float moveable within the valve body, the float having a first sealing position and a second sealing position.

Abstract: A fluid device housing includes a lower fluid device housing portion and an upper fluid device housing portion each formed with mating members. Each of the mating members of the lower fluid device housing portion mate with a corresponding mating member of the upper fluid device housing portion to form an inclined channel. A connector member is arranged to fit at least partially around peripheries of the lower and upper fluid device housing portions. The connector member includes lugs that are received in the inclined channels.

Abstract: The present invention in one or more embodiments provides a valve assembly which includes a valve shaft, and a valve head extending from the valve shaft, wherein the valve head defines first and second through-apertures extending along a width direction and a slot extending along a height direction, a longitudinal cross-section of the first and second through-apertures being partially received within the slot.

Abstract: Provided is a pressure balance type electromagnetic control valve in which an electromagnetic force of an electromagnetically-driving part is balanced against a spring force of an adjusting spring, and an influence of a pressure difference applied to a valve body between the pressure of a first port and a pressure of a second port is cancelled so that an opening degree of the valve body is proportionally changed. An opening degree is accurately controlled by shortening a length of a valve housing and removing an influence of the dynamic pressure of a fluid of the second port with respect to a plunger of the electromagnetically-driving part. The electromagnetically-driving part, an adjusting spring, a pressure equalizing chamber, and a diaphragm are provided on the opposite side of the valve port with respect to the valve body on an axis line of a valve port.

Abstract: A high-power bi-directional non-recovery spring magnetic valve including permanent magnets has an upper magnetic circuit part and lower magnetic circuit part symmetrically disposed and connected together via an armature connection rod and a housing connection ring, the upper magnetic circuit part comprises an upper iron core, an upper housing, an upper coil, an upper annular permanent magnet, an upper yoke iron and an upper push rod, the lower magnetic circuit part comprises a lower iron core, a lower housing, a lower coil, a lower annular permanent magnet, a lower yoke iron and a lower push rod. The magnetic valve comprising permanent magnets realizes bistable-state magnetic retaining, and has an adjustable retaining force for permanent magnet adjustment, quick response, and high output force.

Abstract: A gas fixture safety cover comprising: at least one wall; at least one handle vertical slot located in the at least one wall, and the at least one handle vertical slot extends to the bottom of the at least one wall; at least one nozzle vertical slot located in the at least one wall, and the at least one nozzle vertical slot is generally perpendicular to the at least one handle vertical slot, and the at least one nozzle vertical slot extending to the bottom of the at least one wall; where the bottom of the gas fixture safety cover is opened. A gas fixture safety cover comprising: a first wall; a second wall attached to the first wall, the second wall is at least partially and generally perpendicular to the first wall; a first handle vertical slot located in the first wall and extending to the bottom of the first wall; a first nozzle vertical slot located in the second wall and extending to the bottom of the second wall; and where the bottom of the gas fixture safety cover is opened.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to monitoring the condition of fluid extraction components associated with a subsea hydrocarbon drilling and production operation and, in an embodiment described herein, more particularly provides a sensor assembly for monitoring the extraction component which is easily installable and locally powered. The sensor assembly, in one embodiment, is contained on a patch. The assembly comprises a sensor, a power supply, and a communication device, all located on the patch. The patch can be easily coupled to fluid extraction components, such as a valve associated with a blowout preventer stack. The patch can include a coupling material on one side of the patch allowing the patch to adhere to the fluid extraction components. The patch can further include a power generator, such as a piezoelectric generator, thereby allowing for the sensor assembly to be locally powered.