Abstract: A structural element has at least one slide layer and is formed to slide via the at least one slide layer along at least one line of motion. The slide layer includes a fiber-reinforced material containing at least one multi-component fiber that includes at least one first component, which is disposed in or on at least one first structure, and at least one second component, which is disposed in or on at least one second structure. The first and second structures are materially-bonded together and are disposed parallel to each other in a main extension direction of the at least one multi-component fiber. Either the first component or the second component is polytetrafluoroethylene. The structural element may be formed, e.g., as a bearing ring, a slide bearing bushing, a linear guide or a spherical bearing ring.

Abstract: A sliding engine component may include a sliding surface including a plastic polymer-based layer disposed on a metallic substrate. The plastics polymer-based layer may include a plurality of plastic polymer-based layers. The plurality of plastic polymer-based layers may include a first coating of a first polymer-based layer deposited on the metallic substrate and cured at a first temperature, and a second coating of a second polymer-based layer deposited onto the first polymer-based layer and cured at a second temperature. The second temperature may be lower than the first temperature.

Abstract: A roller of a roller bearing providing a hollow bore in which a load cell is arranged, for measuring a radial load acting on the roller. The load cell is mounted to the roller bore in a non-fixed manner and includes one or more cantilever beams that extend in an axial direction of the roller. A contact element is provided on each cantilever beam. Each element further bears against a surface of the roller bore. At least one sensor is provided on each cantilever beam for measuring bending thereof, due to deflection of the beam in a radial direction perpendicular to the axial direction.

Abstract: A seal for a bearing includes an annular retaining ring defining a first radially innermost portion and a first radially outer end; and a resilient ring defining a second radially innermost portion and a second radially outer end. The first radially innermost portion and the second radially innermost portion are aligned with one another and together define a securing root of the seal. The root is adapted to seat in a groove of an inner ring of the bearing. The resilient ring projects radially outward from the annular retaining ring. The resilient ring is more flexible than the annular retaining ring. The second radially outer end defines a sealing surface adapted to slidingly engage an inner bearing surface of an outer ring of the bearing. The first radially outer end of the retaining ring terminates between the first radially innermost portion and the second radially outer end of the resilient ring.

Abstract: A thrust sliding bearing reduces the number of components to thereby reduce the burden of assembly and components management and prevents unusual wear of a surface of an annular synthetic resin-made sliding bearing piece, which faces an annular metal plate. A thrust sliding bearing comprises an upper case which is integrally formed at least by an annular upper case base having an annular bottom surface and by an upper case cylindrical portion which is provided vertically from the annular bottom surface of the upper case base to be fitted in a lower case, wherein a synthetic resin-made sliding bearing piece is fixed to the inner side of the upper case cylindrical portion.

Abstract: A cooling sleeve for a bearing as well as a corresponding bearing, the cooling sleeve including a radial flange having a central passage opening, in which a bearing sleeve may be accommodated, in particular with the aid of a press-fit. In order to keep a mechanical stress at a low level, slits extending radially outwardly originate from the central passage opening.

Abstract: A constant-velocity universal joint includes: an outer joint member having a plurality of outer ball grooves; an inner joint member having a plurality of inner ball grooves; a plurality of torque transmitting balls; and a ball cage. The outer ball groove and the inner ball groove respectively have a double shape, and a ratio O/H of an offset value O which is a distance between an inflection point of the outer ball groove and a line connecting centers of the torque transmitting balls in a state that the outer joint member and the inner joint member form 0 angle and a distance H between a center line of the inner joint member and a center of the torque transmitting ball in a state that the outer joint member and the inner joint member form 0 angle is within a range of 0.07 to 0.11.

Abstract: A clutch control hydraulic circuit includes first and second solenoid valves connected to a control unit, the first solenoid valve is provided between a first hydraulic pathway and a downstream junction hydraulic pathway normally switches to an open state when not energized, and switches to a closed state when energized; and the second solenoid valve is provided between a second hydraulic pathway and the junction hydraulic pathway, switches to a closed state when not energized, and switches to an open state when energized. The first solenoid valve maintains its closed state when switched to a non-energized state from an energized state while pressure of the junction hydraulic pathway is higher than that of the first hydraulic pathway, and when the first solenoid valve is thus closed in its non-energized state, pressurizing the upstream side hydraulic pathway by operation of a clutch lever opens the first solenoid valve.

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 brake mechanism has a brake disk, multiple clutches, and multiple brake assemblies. The brake disk is coaxially connected to a rotatable work table. The multiple clutches are capable of clamping the brake disk. The multiple brake assemblies correspond in position to the multiple clutches. Each one of the multiple brake assemblies has a housing, an abutting shaft inserted in the housing, and multiple elastic units received in the housing and abutting against the abutting shaft. The multiple abutting shafts of the multiple brake assemblies abut against the brake disk for stopping the work table from rotating. A hydraulic system applies hydraulic pressure inside the multiple housings of the multiple brake assemblies and forces the multiple abutting shafts to depart from the corresponding clutch, making the work table rotate again.

Abstract: A brake lining retention device for a disc brake of a motor vehicle. The brake lining retention device includes a brake carrier fixed at the vehicle side and having a lining shaft for receiving a brake lining, wherein the lining shaft is delimited at the brake disc leading side in relation to a main rotation direction of the brake disc and delimited at the brake disc trailing side by a lining horn-like member of the brake carrier. The brake lining retention device includes a brake lining guided in the lining shaft and has a lining retention member and a friction lining fixed thereto, and a resilient element supported on a lining horn-like member and a support face of the lining retention member, wherein the face is adjacent to the lining horn-like member and the resilient element is inserted in a recess of the lining retention member.

Abstract: A brake rotor includes an outer surface; first and second opposing braking surfaces, each bounded by the outer surface to form first and second opposing braking surface edges. A plurality of concentric grooves are formed on the first and/or second braking surfaces.

Abstract: A suspension apparatus includes a first tube and a second tube that are telescopic and that are disposed on a vehicle body side and on a wheel side, respectively; a cylinder that is provided in the first tube; a rod that is provided in the second tube; a piston that is provided on the rod, slidingly contacts with an inner circumferential surface of the cylinder, and forms a first gas chamber on a side of the first tube; a coil spring configured to urge the first tube and the second tube in an extension direction; and a spring receiving member that is disposed at a position on a second tube side from a movable region of the piston, the coil spring being disposed between the spring receiving member and the second tube.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a vibration-isolating case comprises a resilient, plastic-composite walled case and vibration-damping footing located at the bottom side of the case. Each vibration-damping footing comprises a mounting plate, cushions, and a damping system. The mounting plate has a flat surface and side surfaces extending from the flat surface to form a channel-shaped structure. The flat surface is positioned proximate a bottom outer surface of the case and couples to at least one brace within the case. The cushions are positioned within the channel-shaped structure such that the side surfaces of the mounting plate protect at least a top portion of each cushion. The damping system is positioned between the cushions and comprises a tray containing a quantity of inelastic particulate. A mechanical path exists between the vibration-damping footing and a platform mounted within the case.

Abstract: A lock-up device for a torque converter transmits a torque from a front cover to a transmission-side member through a turbine. The lock-up device includes a clutch portion and a damper portion. The clutch portion includes a clutch plate and transmits the torque from the front cover toward the turbine. The damper portion includes an elastic member, a holding member and an output-side member. The elastic member attenuates a fluctuation in the torque. The holding member holds the elastic member and is provided with an engaging part integrated therewith. The engaging part is engaged with the clutch plate. The output-side member is rotatable relatively to the holding member within a range of a predetermined angle. The output-side member transmits the torque toward the turbine when the torque is transmitted to the elastic member through the holding member.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a clip assembly for jointing devices for a conveyor belt that includes a U-shaped clip intended to be secured and straddling an end of a conveyor belt with an overhanging of a front curved portion, or nose of the clip. The clip assembly further includes a tube secured in a front concave portion of each clip and a bracket having two cheeks secured to lateral ends of the tube. The cheeks are joined together at a rear by a connection portion. The securing of the cheeks is obtained by piercings on lateral ends of the tube. Branches of the clips are provided with through-holes to secure the clip with a stem. In one form, the branches of one or more clips in a set of clips are of unequal length.

Abstract: A drive transmitter includes an internally toothed gear, a first support shaft to rotatably support the internally toothed gear without using a bearing, a drive source to apply a driving force to the internally toothed gear, a rotary body to which the driving force is transmitted via the internally toothed gear, and a grease retainer disposed on the first support shaft and to retain grease on at least one of a portion of the first support shaft facing the internally toothed gear and a portion of the internally toothed gear facing the first support shaft. An image forming apparatus includes the drive transmitter.

Abstract: An actuator includes a motor driving a worm, a gearbox, and a motor control module. The gearbox includes a gearbox housing, a worm wheel mounted in the gearbox and meshed with the worm, and an output mechanism coaxially fixed to the worm wheel. The motor control module includes a control module housing, a printed circuit board received in the control module housing, and a connector connected to the printed circuit board and mounted at an open end of the control module housing, the control module housing connected with the gearbox housing. The control module housing comprises at least one plane surface with at least one resilient vibration absorber mounted thereon.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for operating a drive train having a drive shaft (2), a prime mover (4) connected to an electrical grid (12), and a differential gearing (3) having a total of three input and output elements, an output element being connected to the drive shaft (2), one input element to the prime mover (4) and a second input element to a differential drive (5). A work machine (1) is connected to the drive shaft (2) and a portion of the performance of the work machine (1) is dissipated by a choke (22) or diverted by a valve, a flap or a bypass (32).

Abstract: A linear tensioner is provided for tensioning a traction mechanism provided in a drive system with a first adjustment element that has a hollow-cylindrical construction and a second adjustment element that is guided so that it can be moved longitudinally on this first element, wherein contact surfaces are formed on facing end surfaces of the adjustment elements, on which a compression spring actuating at least one of the adjustment elements in the tensioning direction is supported. A transport securing device is provided that prevents, in a specified locked position, a movement of the adjustment elements relative to each other by at least one locking element.

Abstract: A power split hybrid transaxle includes an axis transfer chain and a final drive planetary gear set. The components are arranged such that the power split planetary gear set is opposite the final drive planetary gear set with both located at the front of the transmission. This minimized the axial length of the transaxle by limiting the number of components that must be staggered axially. Furthermore, this permits use of electric machines with a large diameter and short axial length which also reduces the total axial length of the transaxle.

Abstract: A torque converter includes a torque converter body and a lock-up device. The torque converter body includes an impeller, a turbine having a turbine shell, and a stator. The lock-up device directly transmits a torque from a front cover to the turbine, and includes a damper portion and a clutch portion to which the torque from the front cover is inputted. The damper portion includes an output-side member, a plurality of elastic members and a holder plate. The output-side member is coupled to the turbine shell. The plurality of elastic members elastically couple the clutch portion and the output-side member in a rotational direction. The holder plate is rotatable relatively to the output-side member, and holds the plurality of elastic members. The holder plate is supported at an inner peripheral end thereof by an outer peripheral surface of the turbine shell and positions the damper portion in a radial direction.

Abstract: A lock-up device for a torque converter transmits a torque from a front cover to an input shaft of a transmission. The lock-up device includes a clutch portion, a piston and hydraulic oil leading-out portion. The clutch portion is disposed between the front cover and a turbine, and includes at least one clutch plate. The piston is disposed to be axially movable and presses the at least one clutch plate toward the front cover so as to turn the clutch portion into a torque transmitting state. The hydraulic oil leading-out portion is mounted to a piston-side lateral surface of the front cover, and leads a hydraulic oil residing between the front cover and the piston to an oil discharge channel provided in the input shaft of the transmission by utilizing rotation of the front cover.

Abstract: A differential is disclosed for use with a drivetrain of a mobile machine. The differential may have an input gear, a first side gear, a second side gear, and a side pinion disposed axially between and intermeshed with the first and second side gears. The differential may also have a carrier nested inside of the input gear and connected to the input gear and the side pinion. The carrier may at least partially surround the first side gear and the second side gear.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pulley device for tensioner or idler for a belt or a chain having a pulley, a bearing, a spacer supporting the bearing and including a through bore, a fastening screw extending in the bore, and an axial retention member for the screw, the axial retention member being fixed to the spacer and providing a retention member that cooperates with the screw.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle powertrain that includes an internal combustion engine, a transmission driving at least two wheels, and an intermediate unit connecting the engine and a transmission housing enclosing the transmission. The intermediate unit is configured to allow relative rotation between the engine and the transmission housing about an axis (X) that is colinear with an engine output shaft and a transmission input shaft. The arrangement prevents engine vibrations from being transmitted to the transmission, and prevents torque shock from the vehicle wheels from being transmitted to the engine.

Abstract: An automatic transmission is provided, which includes a double-sun-gear-type planetary gear set including coaxial first and second sun gears, a ring gear, a pinion meshed with the sun gears and the ring gear, and a carrier supporting the pinion and having a pinion shaft and a carrier body. The carrier body includes first and second plates supporting the pinion shaft, a coupling part coupling the first and second plates, and a center plate extending inward in radial directions of the gear set from the coupling part by passing between the sun gears, and coupled to a rotational member. An inlet port is formed at an inner circumferential end of the center plate, and a center plate oil path extends radially outward from the inlet port. A lubricant oil supply path communicates with a bearing from the inlet port through the center plate oil path.

Abstract: A gear carrier includes a first end plate. The gear carrier also includes a connector plate connected to the first end plate. The gear carrier also includes a second end plate. The gear carrier also includes a bushing configured to extend through the second end plate and into the connector plate to connect the second end plate to the connector plate.

Abstract: A control apparatus of an automatic transmission including a plurality of gear mechanisms, frictional elements, an oil pressure supply device which supplies an oil pressure for operating the frictional elements between an engaged state and a disengaged state and an oil pressure controller which controls an oil pressure for operating the plurality of frictional elements. The oil pressure controller determines a heat quantity absorbed by the plurality of frictional elements when the frictional elements are switched between the engaged state and the disengaged state, and changes an operation state before the frictional elements proceed to the engaged state or the disengaged state, in accordance with whether the frictional elements have absorbed a predetermined heat quantity.

Abstract: There is provided an abnormality determining apparatus for a hydraulic circuit of a vehicle including: a torque converter; a hydraulic clutch; a mechanically-driven hydraulic pump (14); an electrically-driven hydraulic pump (16); and a solenoid valve. The abnormality determining apparatus includes an electronic control unit configured to determine which of the electrically-driven hydraulic pump and the solenoid valve has an abnormality, and configured to determine that the electrically-driven hydraulic pump has an abnormality when a turbine speed of the torque converter becomes equal to or higher than a first determination value within a prescribed period of time from rise-up of an engine speed, and determine that the solenoid valve has an abnormality when the turbine speed becomes equal to or higher than a second determination value higher than the first determination value, after a lapse of the prescribed period of time.

Abstract: A powertrain assembly includes a continuously variable transmission having a variator, an input member, an output member and a torque converter clutch. An input sensor configured to receive a signal from the input member. An output sensor is configured to receive a signal from the output member. The assembly includes a controller having a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which is recorded instructions for executing a method of controlling the continuously variable transmission. If the torque converter clutch is locked, the controller is programmed to obtain respective readings at predefined time intervals which are collected for the respective signals from the input sensor and the output sensor, until a predefined time window is reached. First and second fast Fourier transforms are obtained of the respective signals. The continuously variable transmission is controlled based at least partially on the first and second fast Fourier transforms.

Abstract: A piston assembly may include a piston rod and a piston disposed on the piston rod. The piston may include a frame end cap defining a through-bore for receiving the piston rod, and the frame end cap may form a first end of the piston. The piston may include an outer end cap defining a through-bore for receiving the piston rod, and the outer end cap may form a second end of the piston. The piston may also include a center support defining a through-bore for receiving the piston rod. The center support may be disposed between the frame end cap and the outer end cap, and an outer surface of the piston rod and an inner circumferential surface of the center support may define a radial gap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a sealing element, in particular a sealing ring, for sealing a connection of two flanges, of which at least one has a non-plane sealing surface, wherein at a plurality of circumferential positions (UP1 to UPn) lying in the circumferential direction of at least one flange, preferably of both flanges, in particular circumferential positions that are equidistant from each other, a distance value between the sealing surfaces of the flanges facing each other is determined at several locations that lie one behind the other in a direction perpendicular to the circumferential tangent, in particular in a radial direction, for each of the circumferential positions and a single thickness value is determined from the several distance values of each circumferential position and a sealing element is produced in dependence on all thickness values, which depend on the circumferential position, which sealing element has a thickness that depends on the circumferential position, w

Abstract: An in-line valve, particularly suited for use with a domestic garden hose, comprises a valve body, preferably made of two press-fitted-pin mating parts. A shuttle moves linearly within the bore of the valve body when force is applied to tabs which project through openings in the valve body. The end of the shuttle sealingly engages and disengages with a plug that is centered within the bore. The plug comprises struts and fins, configured for good flow characteristics. The combination of cross section of the shuttle relative to the bore, and the fits and properties of O-ring seals, are critical for easy manual operation of the valve.

Abstract: A butterfly valve includes a valve body and valve clack in the valve body. The valve body is installed with at least one sprinkler connected to an inlet valve outside the valve body for purging the inner surface of butterfly valve In the middle of the valve clack is a horizontal drainage tray, one end of which is closed and the other is water outlet, and the valve clack is equipped with at least one drain hole connected to the drainage tray; the sprinkler is above the drainage tray. This invention can be filled with corresponding media for online cleaning, sterilization and drying of non-sterile areas of a butterfly valve group after conveying the powder to realize repeated butt-joints.

Abstract: A device and method for selectively closing and opening a flow path through a sealing element. The device includes second and third tubulars positioned within a bore of a first tubular. A sealing element having a bore is positioned between the second and third tubulars within the bore of the first tubular. The sealing element may be connected to one or both of the tubulars. Bores of the second and third tubulars communicate with the bore of the sealing element to provide a flow path. Movement of the third tubular with respect to the second tubular buckles the sealing element inward to selectively close a portion of the flow path. The third tubular may be moved away from the second tubular to reopen the flow path. The sealing element may engage a structure within the bore of the sealing element to selectively close the flow path through the sealing element.

Abstract: A diaphragm-type control valve having a diaphragm and a valve body is provided preferably for use in the separation of and fluid control between a fluid source and a pressurized gas volume. The diaphragm element and a port in the body together form an intermediate chamber that eliminates the need for a check-valve downstream of the valve. In one preferred embodiment, an inner surface of the valve body defines a chamber having an inlet and an outlet in communication with the chamber, and an elongated seat member defining a groove in communication with the port. A diaphragm member having upper and lower surfaces is disposed within the chamber. The lower surface preferably includes a pair of spaced apart elongated members defining a channel therebetween. The diaphragm member engages the seat member placing the channel in communication with the groove to define an air seat in communication with the port.

Abstract: A system and method for inserting removable drain valve within an inlet opening of a drain basin and then sealing the drain valve within the drain basin. The removable drain valve has a cylindrical housing with a check valve disposed with an outlet of the drain basin to allow drain water to flow out from the outlet of the drain basin while blocking flow from the outlet of the drain basin to the inlet of the drain basin.

Abstract: A pinch valve for a liquid-dispensing unit or machine has a pinch valve body to which is pivotally secured a closure in a clamshell arrangement. The valve body and the closure define a passageway that can hold a liquid-dispensing tube when the pinch valve is in a closed configuration. The axis about which the closure pivots is perpendicular to the passageway.

Abstract: A fluid circuit includes a device, a cooler, and a valve. The valve includes a housing, a sealing member, a biasing device, and an actuator. The sealing member moves inside the housing between a first position and a second position. The actuator includes a smart material that is activated when the temperature of a fluid inside the housing exhibiting at least a first temperature, causing the sealing member to move to the second position. The smart material is deactivated when the fluid is a sufficient number of degrees less than the first temperature, causing the sealing member to move to the first position. The fluid flows from the housing to the device and then to the housing when the sealing member is in the first position. The fluid flows from the housing to the cooler and then to the device when the sealing member is in the second position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system to dynamically operate a valve including a direct current (DC) stepper motor. The system includes a valve detector to identify the valve and to determine whether the valve is operable in multiple operating modes. The system further includes a mode selector electrically coupled to the valve detector. The mode selector selects an operating mode from the multiple operating modes. The system further includes a current selector electrically coupled to the mode selector. The current selector selects a target current level based on the selected operating mode. The system further includes a motor controller electrically coupled to the current selector and the DC stepper motor. The motor controller drives the DC stepper motor with a drive current at the selected target current level.

Abstract: A torque motor valve actuator for use with a valve assembly is provided. The torque motor valve actuator includes an armature spring having a first end portion, a second end portion and a rigid central portion. The first end portion and the second end portion are coupled to the rigid central portion by a respective flexible portion, and the rigid central portion defines a bore that extends along a first axis. The torque motor valve actuator includes an armature having a first end and a second end. The armature extends along a longitudinal axis that is substantially parallel to the first axis of the bore, and the armature is coupled to the bore of the armature spring between the first end and the second end.

Abstract: An electromagnetic actuating device, in particular for actuating an hydraulic slide valve of an automatic transmission. It has a pole body, an armature element having a first channel that extends axially overall, and an actuating element, which is separate from the armature element, the armature element being guided in the pole body, and first effective section of the armature element on the end face is at least intermittently in contact with a second effective section of the actuating element on the end face, the first channel fluidically communicating with a second channel implemented in or on the actuating element when the effective sections are in contact.

Abstract: A solenoid valve (1) is provided comprising a housing, an inlet, an outlet, main valve means located between said inlet and said outlet, said main valve means comprising a main valve element, pilot valve means adjusting a pressure difference over said main valve element and having a pilot valve element, a coil, a yoke arrangement magnetically linked to said coil, and armature means for moving said pilot valve element. Such a solenoid valve should achieve a large opening stroke without unduly increasing the coil and yoke arrangement. To this end said armature means comprise a first part attractable by said yoke means to perform an opening stroke, and a second part carrying said pilot valve element, wherein said first part is movable relative to said second part in a first section of said opening stroke and is dragging said second part in a second section of said opening stroke following said first section.

Abstract: The pole geometry of an electromagnetic switch valve includes a cylindrical well on the pole member, which is penetrated by a cylindrical pin on the magnetic armature. This obtains a magnetic force-stroke curve that first extends proportionally starting out from the initial position of the magnetic armature and then rises progressively until the magnetic armature reaches the end position. Continuously increasing the energizing of the magnetic drive upon shifting of the magnetic armature from its initial position into its end position enables the noise formation upon the closing process of the valve to be reduced. Accordingly, the noise formation upon the opening process of the valve can be reduced when the energizing of the magnetic coil is reduced not abruptly but continuously.

Abstract: A pilot valve that includes a pilot valve body including a chamber, a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet for providing fluid to the chamber, and a fluid outlet for receiving fluid from the chamber. The pilot valve further includes a separating element and a valve rod, the valve rod is arranged to control fluid flow from the first or second fluid inlet to the fluid outlet via the chamber. The separating element is connected to, and movable with the valve rod, and has a first fluid contacting area configured to be in fluid communication with the first fluid inlet, and a second fluid contacting area configured to be in fluid communication with the second fluid inlet and arranged on an opposite side to the first fluid contacting area. The pilot valve is at least partly controlled by a difference between a first force and a second forces acting on the first and second fluid contacting areas of the separating element.

Abstract: The invention discloses an air vent valve for venting a filter, having a cavity with an inlet and an outlet and a sealing element in the interior of the cavity for sealing the inlet in a first position and for sealing the outlet in a second position. The sealing element is freely movable between the first position and the second position, and a flow is created between the inlet and the outlet when the sealing element is in an intermediate position between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A valve that includes a housing, a ball having a channel passing therethrough, the ball housed within the housing, a stem extending out from a surface of the ball perpendicular to the channel, a gear coupled to the stem, the gear comprising a number of teeth, and a sleeve having a racked channel defined on an interior surface of the sleeve that interfaces with the teeth of the gear.

Abstract: A mounting device includes a plug-in part with a shaft portion and a head portion and a base part with a rest surface and a retaining side opposed to the rest surface. The base part has locking legs projecting from a side of the rest surface configured to lock within an aperture of a carrier substrate. The base part connects with the plug-in part by inserting the shaft portion in a plug-in channel defined by the locking legs. The mounting device is configured to bring the head portion into engagement with the carrier substrate locked at the locking legs and guide a binder portion across the head portion and retain the binder portion at the base part such that the head portion is urged in the plug-in direction when connecting a binder by the binder portion guided across and connected while the base part is urged in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A multi-pipe suspension system comprises a multi-pipe trapeze hanger having a first member, a second member arranged perpendicular to the first member, the second member having a first pair of openings and a second pair of openings, a first cradle and a second cradle arranged along the first member, a first ledge projecting perpendicularly from the first cradle configured to support a first pipe, a second ledge projecting perpendicularly from the second cradle configured to support a second pipe, a third ledge defining a first through hole arranged along the first member between the first ledge and second ledge, the second member including a second through hole, a mounting rodarranged to pass through the first and second through holes, a system clamp attached to an upper end of the mounting rod and a pipe strap constructed to support a third pipe attached to a lower end of the mounting rod.