Abstract: A hydrokinetic torque-coupling device for coupling driving and driven shafts. The torque-coupling device includes a casing, an impeller wheel and a turbine wheel hydrodynamically drivable by the impeller wheel, and a lock-up clutch. The lock-up clutch includes a lockup piston axially movable toward and away from the casing, a first disc carrier non-movably secured to the casing, a second disc carrier radially offset from the first disc carrier and drivingly coupled to the turbine wheel, at least one drive disc non-rotatably and axially movably mounted to the first disc carrier, at least one driven disc non-rotatably and axially movably mounted to the second disc carrier and disposed adjacent to the at least one drive disc so as to define a clutch pack, and a clutch biasing spring disposed between the casing and the clutch pack so as to bias the clutch pack toward the lockup piston.

Abstract: A restraint mechanism for limiting the movement of the flexible external gear of a flat strain wave gearing in the axial direction has a first restraining member installed in a floating state in a first recess and a second restraining member installed in a floating state in a second recess. The restraining member is able to limit the movement of the flexible external gear in the axial direction to a range in which there are no difficulties during actual use. Moreover, compared with when movement of the flexible external gear is limited using members that are disposed at fixed positions, it is possible to reduce the sliding abrasion that occurs between the flexible external gear and the first and second restraining members.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an adjustable drive gear assembly. In one example, the adjustable drive gear assembly includes a first gear rotatably coupled with a second gear with a spring positioned therebetween. A length of the spring is adjustable by rotating pins engaged with the spring in order to adjust a position of the gears relative to each other.

Abstract: A sprocket includes a sprocket body, first and second teeth alternatively arranged radially around an outer periphery of the sprocket body, a driving and a non-driving sides respectively defined on the first and second teeth in the driving direction and the non-driving direction, a recess defined between each first tooth and one adjacent second tooth, the first and second teeth each having a first or second tooth tip, a first groove and a second groove respectively extended from sprocket body to the first tooth tips of each two adjacent first teeth and form a thickness of said first teeth, that said first teeth is axially wider than said second teeth. Each first tooth includes two first front chamfers respectively disposed on the said first tooth flank of said two opposite radial surfaces and located on the intersection of said drive side of said each first tooth and said first and second grooves of said sprocket body.

Abstract: A non-prevalent order random sprocket for an internal combustion engine comprising a pattern of pitch radii, such that the radial variation of the pitch radii excite tensions at non-prevalent orders in a drive system of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A driving apparatus has a problem in that a tip end of an output shaft, which is inserted through a hollow space, is difficult to be fitted into the apparatus body during the maintenance. Therefore, a driving apparatus includes an input shaft with a hollow space formed therein that penetrates therethrough in the axial direction, a motor that rotates the input shaft, a reduction gear that receives the power of the motor from the input shaft, an output shaft inserted through the hollow space of the input shaft and adapted to rotate about the rotation axis with power output from the reduction gear, and a coupling connected to a tip end of the output shaft. A first bearing for supporting the output shaft is arranged, and a second bearing for supporting the output shaft is arranged in the hollow space between the input shaft and the output shaft.

Abstract: In a support structure of a power system, the power system includes: an electrical motor; a transmission; and a housing supported by a frame member of the vehicle via a mount arm. The transmission includes a first planetary mechanism having first to third rotating elements, the electrical motor is connected to the first rotating element of the first planetary mechanism, the left and right wheels are connected to the second rotating element of the first planetary mechanism, and the housing is connected to the third rotating element of the first planetary mechanism. A fastening member that fastens the housing and the mount arm is disposed so as to overlap in the axial direction with a connecting portion that connects the third rotating element of the first planetary mechanism and the housing.

Abstract: A transmission housing (2) of the type including two housing elements (9) that can be positioned to press against each other and that in the assembled-together state define: a cavity (13); a shaft (6) projecting at least in part from the housing (2); a motion transmission mechanism (30) for transmitting motion to said shaft (6), the motion transmission mechanism (30) being housed at least in part inside the cavity (13) of the housing (2); and sealing means (15) arranged in the zone where the housing elements (9) are pressed together and referred to as a join plane (10), the sealing means (15) surrounding said cavity (13). The housing (2) comprises means (17) for connecting the housing elements (9) together by snap-fastening in order to hold the housing elements (9) pressed against each other and the sealing means (15) comprise adhesive connection means (16) for connecting said housing elements (9) together.

Abstract: A driving apparatus has a problem in that foreign matter, such as grease, in a reduction gear moves from the reduction gear to a coupling side. Therefore, a driving apparatus includes an input shaft with a hollow space, a motor that rotates the input shaft, a reduction gear that receives the power of the motor from the input shaft, an output shaft inserted through the hollow space of the input shaft and adapted to rotate about the rotation axis of the motor, and a coupling connected to a tip end of the output shaft. A first limiting member for limiting the movement of foreign matter in the reduction gear toward the coupling side is arranged between the reduction gear and the coupling.

Abstract: A driving apparatus has a problem in that during the maintenance operation, foreign matter moves from the tip end side of an input shaft into a hollow space. Therefore, a driving apparatus includes an input shaft with a hollow space formed therein, the hollow space penetrating therethrough in the axial direction, a motor that rotates the input shaft, a reduction gear that receives the power of the motor 1 from the input shaft, an output shaft inserted through the hollow space of the input shaft and adapted to rotate about the rotation axis with power output from the reduction gear, and a detector that detects information on the rotation of the input shaft and the output shaft. A limiting member, which limits the movement of foreign matter into the hollow space of the input shaft from one side to the other side of the motor, is arranged in the hollow space between the input shaft and the output shaft.

Abstract: A technique that can efficiently reduce the number of oil bubbles. An oil-bubble reducing structure that is arranged in an automatic transmission includes: a filter that is arranged in an oil path for oil flowing through the automatic transmission, wherein the filter has pores formed in its framework having a polygonal cross section.

Abstract: A method of using a thermoelectric generator for warming a transmission on a vehicle having an internal combustion engine is provided. The method includes starting the internal combustion engine, thereby generating a hot exhaust gas; circulating coolant through a heating loop in fluid communication with the internal combustion engine and the thermoelectric generator; passing the hot exhaust gas through a hot-side of the thermoelectric generator and circulating the coolant through the cold-side of the thermoelectric generator, thereby transferring heat from the hot exhaust gas to the coolant and generating an electric current; and selectively powering an electric heating element with the electric current. The electric heating element is in thermal communication with a transmission fluid of the transmission.

Abstract: A hybrid oil pump for a vehicle with an engine. The hybrid oil pump includes an oil pump unit which pumps a pressurized oil to a vehicle component, a mechanical drive which drives the oil pump unit in a mechanical driving mode, an electrical drive which drives the oil pump unit in an electrical driving mode, and a freewheel clutch which automatically couples the mechanical drive with a pump shaft when a rotational speed of the mechanical drive is higher than a rotational speed of the synchronous reluctance motor. The mechanical drive is mechanically connected to and driven by the engine. The electrical drive includes a synchronous reluctance motor which is directly mechanically connected to the oil pump unit.

Abstract: A lubricating system of a vehicle transmission device includes a third oil storage part that is provided above a first oil storage part and a second oil storage part in a vehicle height direction. The third oil storage part stores lubricating oil, and includes a first outlet that allows the lubricating oil to flow out by gravity toward the first oil storage part without passing through the second oil storage part. As the lubricating oil is thus returned from the first outlet to the first oil storage part without passing through the second oil storage part, the oil level in the first oil storage part can be stably maintained with the lubricating oil supplied thereto regardless of the oil level in the second oil storage part.

Abstract: A lubrication system for fluid circulation and delivery to specific components in ball planetary continuously variable transmissions contained in spinning hubs. A tube has a first end extending radially outward into a fluid volume maintained by inertia caused by the spinning shell and a second end extends radially inward near a component. An orifice is positioned near an interior surface of the hub shell and an opening is positioned near the component, such as a sun bearing, planet axle, or other rotating component. As the shell rotates, fluid rotating with the shell enters the orifice and is forced along the tube to the opening, where it exits to lubricate the selected component or components. A circumferential groove in the hub shell collects fluid for controlling fluid flow into the tube, reducing the volume of fluid needed in the CVT.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a gearshift command input portion expandable to have a volume corresponding to a gearshift range changed by a gearshift command. The vehicle includes a gearshift command input portion, a volume of which is controlled by a control signal, is configured to receive a gearshift command for changing a gearshift range. The vehicle includes a controller configured to transmit a control signal to the gearshift command input portion in a manner that the gearshift command input portion is expanded to have a volume corresponding to the changed gearshift range. A method of controlling the vehicle includes the gearshift command input portion.

Abstract: A transmission control device may be provided that includes: a magnet; a magnetic sensor which measures a magnetic field which is changed according to a relative position with respect to the magnet; a housing in which the magnetic sensor is disposed; a shift lever which includes a lever body and a knob which is disposed on one end of the lever body and receives a shift level from a user; and a linkage which, together with the lever body, forms a first joint structure on one end and which, together with the housing, forms a second joint structure on the other end on which the magnet is disposed.

Abstract: A transmission control device may be provided that includes a magnet, a magnetic sensor, a slider, a shift lever, and a motion conversion member. The magnetic sensor is fixed to a predetermined position and measures a magnetic field which changes according to a relative position with respect to the magnet. The magnet is disposed at one end of the slider. The shift lever rotates to a position according to a shift level by user operations. When the shift lever rotates, the motion conversion member converts a rotational motion of the shift lever into a linear motion, and moves the slider in a first direction.

Abstract: A transmission control device may be provided that includes: a gear lever which is movable in a select direction and in a shift direction; a shift lever which is connected to the gear lever; a guide lever one end of which is fixed to the shift lever and the other end of which has a magnet; a sensor which is disposed adjacent to the magnet and detects a position of the magnet that moves in association with the gear lever; and a controller which determines a state of the gear lever on the basis of the position of the magnet detected by the sensor. Therefore, it is possible to detect the change of the shift level with a simple structure and to accurately recognize whether the shift level is in the neutral state or not, thereby driving the Idle Stop & Go (ISG) function.

Abstract: A shift device for a vehicle, the shift device includes: a shift body that is rotated so as to change a shift position; and an entry path provided at the shift body, and extending along an outer peripheral side, in a rotation circumferential direction, of the shift body, wherein liquid is able to enter into the entry path.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a shift actuator assembly for a vehicle transmission including a shift actuator (2) moveable between a number of predetermined shift positions, a sensor (24) for sensing the shift actuator position, a mechanical detent mechanism (30, 32, 34) such that at the predetermined shift positions a detent engagement feeling is generated, an adaptive braking mechanism (10, 12) acting on the actuator (2) to selectively increase the resistance against shift actuator movements, and a controller (20) receiving the input from the position sensor (24), wherein the controller (20) is arranged to control the adaptive brake mechanism (10, 12), characterized in that the controller is arranged to control the adaptive brake mechanism so that, if the shift actuator (2) reaches any of the predetermined shift positions, the braking force of the adaptive braking mechanism is increased such that the actuator movement is completely stopped for a predetermined period of time, whereafter the adaptive b

Abstract: Provided is a wiring unit in which oil bubbles are prevented from being generated. A wiring unit includes: a wire harness; and a rectifying member that is located above the wire harness and is provided with a rectifying plate that is located inside a through hole that penetrates through the rectifying member in a top-bottom direction, and that has a plate surface that is inclined relative to a vertical direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for preventing interlock of a transmission. The method may include: sensing, with a controller, target currents of a plurality of solenoid valves, where each solenoid valve of the plurality of solenoid valves is connected to corresponding friction element; and when it is determined that target currents of at least two solenoid valves of the plurality of solenoid valves are equal to or greater than a predetermined current, interrupting, with the controller, a supply of power to the plurality of solenoid valves based on a degree of deviation of an actual speed of a transmission output shaft from a target speed for a predetermined time.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing mal-operation for an automatic transmission, which is formed as one body including a plurality of parts, is provided, whereby it is possible to simplify the structure and the manufacturing process thereof.

Abstract: A control lever for a vehicle includes a lever shaft, a knob and a locking element for locking the knob on the lever shaft. The lever shaft defines a longitudinal axis. The knob has an axially extending recess in which a tip of the lever shaft is fittingly received. The lever shaft has a shoulder which faces away from the tip. The locking element has at least one leg which is elastically held in a first position overlapping the shoulder and which is connected to the knob so as to be displaceable in a first radial direction from the first position to an second position in which the leg and the shoulder do not overlap each other. The locking element further has an actuation section for controlling the displacement of the leg, which is accessible on an outer side of the knob.

Abstract: A shift device for a vehicle, the shift device comprising: a shift body that is moved to change a shift position; and a restriction section provided with a first restriction member and a second restriction member, configured such that actuation of the first restriction member restricts movement of the shift body to a plurality of shift positions or within a shift range, and configured such that actuation of the first restriction member and the second restriction member, or actuation of the second restriction member alone, restricts movement of the shift body to a shift position.

Abstract: A shift device includes: a shift body that is operated so as to be rotated and to change a shift position; and a restriction member provided with a restriction portion, the restriction portion projecting in a rotation axial direction of the shift body, and the restriction member being moved in the rotation axial direction of the shift body so as to restrict rotation of the shift body at the restriction portion.

Abstract: Provided is a hydraulic oil control device having a shifting control unit configured to, in a case where, when upshifting is performed, a number of revolutions of an input shaft connected to a to-be-engaged clutch is higher than a number of revolutions of the engine, or a case where, when downshifting is performed, the number of revolutions of the input shaft is lower than the number of revolutions of the engine, supply the to-be-engaged clutch with a hydraulic oil having a pressure equal to or higher than a predetermined standby pressure, and then to supply the to-be-engaged clutch with the hydraulic oil having the standby pressure, and then configured to cause the to-be-engaged clutch to be engaged by supplying the to-be-engaged clutch with the hydraulic oil having a pressure higher than the standby pressure.

Abstract: An electronic controller is described herein that enables electronic control over a variable ratio transmission comprising a continuously variable ratio portion, such as a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT), or variator. The electronic controller is configured to receive input signals indicative of parameters associated with a prime mover or an engine coupled to the transmission. The parameters include throttle position sensor values, vehicle speed, gear selector position, user selectable mode configurations, and the like, or some combination thereof. The electronic controller also receives one or more control inputs. The electronic controller determines an active range and an active variator mode based on the input signals and control inputs.

Abstract: A multi-piece oil ring includes an oil ring main member in which two rails are connected together by a columnar part and which has a roughly I-shaped cross section; and a coil expander disposed in an inner circumferential groove formed on the inner circumferential surface of the columnar. Each rail in the oil ring main member possesses a sliding section protuberance whose tip possesses a jutting portion. The axial length of the jutting portion is 0.02-0.18 mm. The change rate of the axial length of the individual jutting portion is in the range of 0 to 80% at least in a region of from its sliding surface to be faced to a cylinder, which is positioned at the tip of the jutting portion, to a position of 0.03 mm away from the aforementioned sliding surface in the radial direction of the oil ring main member.

Abstract: A bearing with an integral diverted lantern ring for installation into the seal cavity of a rotary mechanical device to provide a bearing surface and allow for flush fluid to engage the shaft closer to the motor end is provided. The bearing eliminates whip in a rotating shaft and is split to allow easy installation over an installed shaft. The bearing is substantially cylindrical with an inner bore closely approximating the outer diameter of the shaft. The diverted lantern ring includes an outer groove at the impeller end on the outer surface at a flush port and a groove on the inner surface at a location closer to the motor end. Flush fluid channels are provided between the outer groove and inner groove of the bearing. The purpose is to redirect the external flush from the impeller end on the OD to the motor end on the ID, thus repositioning the flush deposit on the sleeve, under the bearing. This allows the throttling characteristic of the close clearance bearing surface to increase.

Abstract: A brush seal assembly includes a brush seal, a brush support portion, and an assembly support portion. The brush seal, which has a multitude of bristles forming an angle with respect to a radial direction of a rotating body rotated inside a casing, is disposed around an outer circumferential surface of the rotating body and is oriented with respect to the body's rotating direction. The brush support portion supports the brush seal by extending toward the rotating body while contacting a low-pressure side of the brush seal. The assembly support portion supports the brush seal and the brush support portion and to receive respectively a base end of the brush seal and an axial protrusion of the brush support portion. The brush support portion contacts the brush seal along a predetermined length, which is greater than that of a line following a bristle of the brush seal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical seal arrangement, comprising a rotating slide ring (2) and an stationary slide ring (3), which delimit a sealing gap (4) in between them, wherein the rotating slide ring (2) has a radially inward facing ledge (20) with a contact surface (21), a bellows element (10) for refitting the rotating slide ring (2) in an axial direction (X-X) of the mechanical seal arrangement, and a release protection device (5) for the rotating slide ring (2), wherein the release protection device (5) comprises an inner sleeve (6) with a radially outward facing web (60) that restricts a movement of the rotating slide ring (2) in the axial direction (X-X), and wherein the rotating slide ring (2) is arranged on the inner sleeve (6) so as to be freely movable in the axial direction (X-X).

Abstract: A mechanical seal includes a rotating ring on a rotary shaft, a stationary ring facing the rotating ring in an axial direction, and an elastic means configured to press the rotating ring or the stationary ring toward each other to contact opposed sealing surfaces of the rotating ring and the stationary ring. The mechanical seal partitions a first space and a second space. The first space and the second space are located in the axial direction with the sealing surface interposed therebetween. The stationary ring is made of a sintered compact of SiC. A diamond film is formed on a sealing surface of the stationary ring facing the rotating ring. A diamond film continuous with the diamond film of the sealing surface is formed on an outer circumferential surface or an inner circumferential surface of the stationary ring. Volume resistivity of the stationary ring is 101 to 104 ?·cm.

Abstract: A fluid control valve includes a shaft member configured to move along an axis by drive force from a drive source, and a holding member including a cylindrical portion in which a second end portion of the shaft member is placed by insertion with a predetermined clearance provided in a radial direction. The holding member includes a valve element and a seal member. The fluid control valve includes a housing including an inlet port, an outlet port and a valve seat. The cylindrical portion includes a protrusion protruding radially inward. The second end portion of the shaft member includes a first region including a first contact portion configured to be in contact with a bottom portion of the cylindrical portion. The second end portion of the shaft member includes a second region including a second contact portion being in contact with the protrusion.

Abstract: A valve for controlling fluid flow that includes a valve body and a chamber arranged inside the valve body. The chamber has a proximal chamber surface and a distal chamber surface being opposite to the proximal chamber surface. The valve further includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a valve rod and a valve plug. The valve plug and the valve rod are arranged to control fluid flow from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet via the chamber. The valve further includes a valve insert arranged at least partly inside the chamber. The valve insert includes a proximal portion and at least two distal portions, and the valve plug is adapted to be guided through at least a part of the valve insert. At least one of the distal portions is resiliently arranged relative the proximal portion in order for the distal portions to be movable relative each other.

Abstract: A valve core for an electronic expansion valve includes a drive connection portion and a flow quantity adjusting portion fixedly provided below the drive connection portion. The flow quantity adjusting portion has an inverted circular truncated cone structure as a whole. A lower end of the flow quantity adjusting portion is provided circumferentially with at least one flow guiding groove running through a bottom end surface of the flow quantity adjusting portion. In addition, an electronic expansion valve having the above-mentioned valve core is further provided.

Abstract: An example shut-off device includes a valve body to surround a section of a pipe and form a chamber about the section of the pipe. The example shut-off device also includes a first flange bearing on a first side of the chamber. The first flange bearing in a closed position forming a first seal between the pipe and the chamber. The example shut-off device also includes a second flange bearing on a second side of the chamber. the second flange bearing in a closed position forming a second seal between the pipe and the chamber. The example shut-off device also includes a cutting blade in the chamber. The cutting blade tightens against the pipe to cut through the pipe and at least partially seals an opening in the cut pipe. The cutting blade is configured to operate as a gate valve.

Abstract: A control valve includes a valve body having a main valve passageway. A flow control assembly is positioned in the main valve passageway and includes a first control element, and a second control element rotatable relative to the first control element between a closed position, a first position, and a second position. In the closed position, the first and second control elements form a plug which prevents fluid flow through the main valve passageway. In the first position, the first and second control elements collectively define a first control passageway therethrough, and in the second position, the first and second control elements collectively define the first control passageway and a second control passageway therethrough.

Abstract: The valve (1) comprises a body (2) delimiting a conduit (4) and having a connection portion (6) where one end of the conduit (4) opens, the connection portion (6) being intended to be connected to the storage tank (100). In addition, said valve (1) comprises a clamping member (22) movably mounted on the connection portion (6) in order to keep the connection portion (6) attached to the storage tank sealing member (10) able to rotate in the conduit (4) between a closed position in which the sealing member (10) seals the conduit (4) and an open position in which the sealing member (10) opens a passage through the conduit (4), two seats (24) interposed between the sealing member (10) and the valve body (2), and elastic return means configured to keep the seats (24) and the sealing member (10) pressed together. The conduit (4) has an angled portion (42) arranged between the connection portion (6) and the sealing member (10).

Abstract: Flapper valves may be provided in fluid transportation systems. The flapper valves comprise a body adapted for assembly into the system. The body comprises a first sub and a second sub which are removably assembled to each other. A passage is defined in the body which extends through the first and second subs. A seat is removably mounted in the passage. The seat is accessible by disassembling the first sub and the second sub. The valve also has a service port. A cap removably closes the port. A flapper is removably a mounted within the service port for pivoting movement between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position the flapper shuts off back flow through the passage. In the open position, the flapper allows fluid flow through the valve. The flapper is accessible by removing the cap from the service port.

Abstract: An universal air pressure valve module has a hollow shell, a sealing element, a piston and an elastic element. The sealing element is mounted slidably in a low pressure chamber of the shell. The piston is mounted slidably in the low chamber and abuts against the sealing element. The elastic element is mounted longitudinally in the low pressure chamber and presses against the piston. With the pre-assembling the sealing element, the piston and the elastic element in the shell, the universal air pressure valve module is modularized and is easy to be assembled in a desired device.

Abstract: A pressure releasing assembly has a hollow shell with a gap formed through an end and a main notch formed therein and communicating with the gap. A slide is mounted slidably in the shell and an airproof element mounted between the inner wall of the shell and the slide to keep the air from leaking through the space between the slide and the inner wall of the shell. When the slide is moved rapidly because of the excessively high air pressure, the airproof element is moved along with the slide and then is received in the main notch. Then a space is resulted between the wall of the main notch and the airproof element to allow the gas to leak out from the gap. Therefore, the air pressure is reduced rapidly to keep the component from being damaged.

Abstract: A gas valve includes a valve seat, a valve stem, a valve body, and a valve diaphragm. The valve body acts together with the valve seat in such a way that the gas valve is in a closed state when the valve body is pressed against the valve seat and the gas valve is in an opened state when the valve body is lifted up from the valve seat. In a partially opened state, a connection between the valve stem and the valve body allows the valve body to tilt relative to the valve stem. The tilt may help provide more stable contact between the valve body and the valve seat when the gas valve is in the partially opened state. This can reduce wear on the gas valve by reducing, for example, valve body bounce.

Abstract: An adjustable pressure valve has a valve body, an inactive cap and an active cap. The inactive cap is mounted in the outlet of the valve body, abuts against the piston in the valve body and has an inclined edge. The active cap is mounted rotatably against the inactive cap and has an inclined edge abutting against the inclined edge of the inactive cap. When the active cap is rotated relative to the inactive cap, the inactive cap is pushed by the inclined edge of the active cap to slide inwardly or outwardly. Then the elastic element in the valve body is compressed more or less by the slide of the active cap to adjust the preset outlet pressure without disassembling the adjustable pressure valve.

Abstract: A valve for reciprocating compressors having a valve seat provided with first gas flow passages extending across, a valve guard having second gas flow passages extending across and at least one movable sealing element arranged between the valve guard and the valve seat and configured to move between a closed position, in which the passage of fluid is prevented, and an open position in which the passage of fluid is allowed. The movable sealing element is resiliently biased by resilient members against the valve seat to close the first gas flow passages and the valve seat and the valve guard are relatively movable to define a variable gap or lift for the sealing element.

Abstract: A gas fixture safety cover comprising: a first wall; a second wall attached to the first wall, the second wall is generally perpendicular to the first wall; a third wall attached to the second wall and generally perpendicular to the second wall; a fourth wall attached to the third wall and first wall, the fourth wall generally perpendicular to the third wall and first wall; a first nozzle vertical slot in the first wall and extending to the bottom of the first wall; a second nozzle vertical slot in the second wall and extending to the bottom of the second wall and where the height of the first handle vertical slot is higher than the height of the first nozzle vertical slot; where when the gas fixture safety cover can only slide down over a two nozzle and two handle gas fixture when the two handles are both turned off; where when the gas fixture safety cover has slid onto a gas fixture when the gas valve handle is turned off, the gas fixture safety cover abuts a counter top, and where when the gas fixture safe

Abstract: A controlled brake solenoid valve assembly includes a housing defining a channel. An actuating member including an armature and a plunger slidably disposed in the channel. A head portion extends outwardly from the plunger to a distal end. A drawn seat includes a narrowed portion disposed in the channel and defines a first compartment, a shoulder, and a hole. An elastic member disposed in the channel to bias the actuating member away from the drawn seat to define an opened position. The actuating member includes an actuator for moving the plunger from the opened position to a closed position. The distal end includes a restricting member, disposed in the hole, extending outwardly from the distal end, spaced from the terminal end, for providing annular fluid flow. A restricting block defines a restricting orifice having a variable diameter disposed in the first compartment to provide an orifice fluid flow.

Abstract: A linear actuator (1) comprising a first part (3) and a second part (5) is disclosed. The first part (3) is arranged to rotate along with a rotating part (4) of a motor (2), and the second part (5) is arranged to drive an actuated part (18, 22). A coupling (6) interconnects the first part (3) and the second part (5) to allow the second part (5) to rotate along with the first part (3) at the same angular velocity as the first part (3). The coupling (6) defines a fit tolerance between the first part (3) and the second part (5) allowing the first part (3) to rotate a predefined distance before engaging the second part (5) and rotating the second part (5) along with the first part (3). The fit tolerance ensures that the first part (3) reaches a certain angular velocity and thereby that the resulting torque transfer from the first part (3) to the second part (5) is sufficient, e.g. to release the actuated part (18, 22) from a pre-tensioned state.

Abstract: A solenoid device including pressure altering means for altering an output pressure of the solenoid device; and an actuator for providing an actuating signal to said pressure altering means; wherein the solenoid device further includes a sensor arranged to sense a control value of the solenoid device, and a controller which receives a request and is arranged to control delivery of power to the actuator with feedback from the sensor until the control value meets the request.