Abstract: An ejector for a vapor compression system using a swirl flow includes an ejector body comprising a main inlet into which a main flow in high pressure flows, a nozzle section in fluid communication with the main inlet, a mixing portion in fluid communication with the nozzle section, a diffuser in fluid communication with the mixing portion, and a discharge portion in fluid communication with the diffuser. A suction pipe is inserted in a center of the ejector body and includes a through-hole into which a suction flow in low pressure flows and a leading end portion of an outer surface of the pipe forms a plurality of inclined passages with the nozzle section of the ejector body. These passages allow the main flow to be moved to the mixing portion so as to form a swirl flow between the main flow and suction flow when mixed in the ejector.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method, a device, and a system for controlling a hydraulic pump of a construction machine, the system comprising: an engine; an engine control unit configured to control the engine by using engine limit torque information and current engine torque information of the engine; a hydraulic pump operated by power supplied from the engine; at least one actuator driven by a hydraulic pressure discharged from the hydraulic pump; and a hydraulic pump control device configured to control a limited swash plate angle of the hydraulic pump by using a torque of the hydraulic pump and the engine limit torque information received from the engine control unit.

Abstract: To make it possible to efficiently utilize rated output torque of a prime mover by performing total torque control with high precision through precise detection of absorption torque of another hydraulic pump by use of a purely hydraulic structure and feedback of the absorption torque to the side of one hydraulic pump, delivery pressure of a main pump and a load sensing drive pressure are supplied to a torque feedback circuit, which modifies the delivery pressure of the main pump to achieve a characteristic simulating the absorption torque of the main pump, and outputs the modified pressure. An output pressure of the torque feedback circuit is supplied to a torque feedback piston, which controls displacement of the main pump so as to decrease the displacement of the main pump and thereby decrease maximum torque as the output pressure increases.

Abstract: A series hydraulic hybrid system for a vehicle is described. The system has a hydraulic circuit, a hydraulic working assembly, and a hydraulic accumulator assembly. The hydraulic circuit has a first hydraulic displacement unit in fluid communication with a second hydraulic displacement unit. The first hydraulic displacement unit is drivingly engaged with a power source. The hydraulic working assembly has a hydraulic implement and a hydraulic working pump in fluid communication with the hydraulic implement, the hydraulic working pump drivingly engaged with the power source. The hydraulic accumulator assembly has a high pressure hydraulic accumulator and a low pressure hydraulic accumulator. The hydraulic accumulator assembly selectively fluidly connects to the hydraulic circuit and the hydraulic accumulator assembly selectively fluidly connects to the hydraulic working assembly.

Abstract: An electrohydraulic control valve (1) comprising a control valve element (2) displaceable in a first direction by a pressure in a first pressure chamber (5) and in a second direction by a pressure in a second pressure chamber (6). Each pressure chamber (5, 6) is connected to a line between a high pressure port (PP) and a low pressure port (PT) via a magnetic valve (11, 12). Each magnetic valve (11, 12) is a three-way valve and comprises a first valve seat (17) and a second valve seat (18). A space (19) between the first valve seat (17) and the second valve seat (18) is connected to the pressure chamber (5, 6) and a first valve element (20) positioned outside the space (19) cooperates with the first valve seat (17) and a second valve element (21) positioned outside the space (19) cooperates with the second valve seat (18).

Abstract: A column type hydraulic tappet includes a housing; a plunger correspondingly installed in the housing; and a high pressure chamber for a hydraulic medium formed between the bottom face of the plunger and the bottom of the housing and is sealed by a check valve opening toward the high pressure chamber. The housing includes an external circumferential groove on the outer diameter for passing the hydraulic medium and an inner circumferential groove on the inner diameter for passing the hydraulic medium. One or more housing oil holes are disposed between the outer circumferential groove and the inner circumferential groove. The plunger includes a sealed hemisphere head portion, a shaft portion and a body portion. An indent neck portion between the head and shaft portions of the plunger has a wall thickness 105%-120% of the wall thickness of the other portions of the plunger.

Abstract: An apparatus for seamlessly activating an on-demand function related to a fluid-driven instrument connects to an output of control valve regulating system pressure during normal operation of the instrument. The apparatus includes a fluid-operated bistable circuit that is switchable from a standby mode to an actuating mode by a brief drop in system pressure. In the actuating mode the circuit acts on a switch or valve to activate the function. Turning off system pressure to a longer time returns the circuit to its standby mode. The circuit includes a two-port biased actuator responsive to pressure imbalance between its ports, which are separately pressurizable through, respectively, an actuator-controlled valve and a flow control module.

Abstract: An electromagnetically operated powertrain system is provided. The system includes a plurality of cylinder assemblies arranged in parallel at least partially along a vehicle. Each of the cylinder assemblies may include one or more cylinders, one or more electromagnetic devices secured to at least one of the ends of each cylinder, one or more pistons reciprocatingly received in the cylinders, and a piston rod coupled to the pistons. Each of the pistons includes a permanent magnet that creates a magnetic field interacting with an electromagnetic field generated by each of the electromagnetic devices. A pulling and/or pushing force may be selectively generated by the magnetic field and the electromagnetic field to enable the pistons to reciprocate within the cylinders. A crankshaft is coupled to the piston rods of the plurality of cylinder assemblies and directly coupled to at least one of front and rear axles of a vehicle.

Abstract: A region extending over a predetermined distance from a first latch claw center portion, out of an end part on one side in the longitudinal direction of a first latch claw opening, toward one side in the longitudinal direction is bulged radially inward to form a first latch claw while both sides of the center portion do not form the first latch claw. A region extending over a predetermined distance from a second latch claw center portion, out of an end part on the other side in the longitudinal direction of a second latch claw opening, toward the other side in the longitudinal direction is bulged radially outward to form a second latch claw while both sides of the center portion do not form the second latch claw.

Abstract: An anti-vibration fastening member may include a first fastening portion formed of an elastic material and comprising a shaft coupled to a shaft coupling hole provided at an actuator, and a second fastening portion integrated with the first fastening portion and comprising holding protrusions introduced into a mounting groove provided at a counterpart on which the actuator is mounted and then held by rotation.

Abstract: A connecting structure connecting a first device and a second device rigidly but readily demountably comprises a housing having a top cover and a bottom cover to form an internal space. A connector which has an engagement block, a sliding block, and an insert block engages with the second device. A push button having a knob movably mounted on the housing, a sprung hooking structure having a guiding slot engaging with the sliding block, and a hook engaging with the second device provide demountable. The push button resists the engagement block via a through hole of the top cover, the connecting structure being combined with the connector to link with the hooking structure.

Abstract: A support member is for supporting a conductive member such as an electrical wire and is for installation in an automatic transmission, and includes a main body portion made of a resin and plates that are made of a metal and are to be fixed to the body of the automatic transmission via bolts. The main body portion has attachment portions to which the plates are attached, and elastic lock portions that project within the attachment portions and have elasticity capable of restricting removal of the plates from the attachment portions.

Abstract: A fastener is provided for securing a first panel to a second panel. The fastener includes a stud insertable through apertures in the first and second panels. A handle pivotally connected to a stud head and pivotal between an upright position and a folded. A biasing assembly is connected to the stud head and the handle that biases the handle outward relative to the stud head. A fastener is also provided for securing together the first and second panels, including a grommet, a receptacle and an insert in threaded engagement with an interior of the receptacle. The receptacle may be a rivet nut.

Abstract: An aluminum cabinet is revealed. A plurality of positioning members is disposed on an upper edge, a lower edge and a middle part of an inner surface of two side plates. Two outer main plates are set between the two side plates respectively. An assembly block arranged at each of two sides of the outer main plate is mounted with an assembly member. The assembly member is mounted with and connected to the positioning member. An inner partition is arranged between the two side plates. A fixing block disposed on each of two sides of the inner partition is mounted with a fixing member. A fixing pin mounted in the fixing member is mounted with and connected to the positioning member. Thereby the connecting components are hidden after assembling. Thus not only the visual appearance of the cabinet is more pleasing, the sense of value is also increased.

Abstract: A fastener including a bolt having a head, a shank portion, and an annular groove located intermediate the head and the shank portion, and a sleeve having a head, a shank portion, an inner cavity, a recess located in the head of the sleeve, and an annular tab located at a bottom of the recess and proximate to the shank portion of the sleeve. The sleeve receives the bolt such that the shank portion of the bolt is positioned within the inner cavity of the sleeve and the head of the bolt is positioned within the recess of the head of the sleeve. When the bolt is in an installed position within the sleeve, the annular tab of the sleeve is deformed and engages the annular groove of the bolt.

Abstract: An impact-driven threaded nail includes a threaded portion with a lead angle of about 45°, the threaded portion being defined along an outer circumference of a nail shank that includes a first end defined as a pointed tip; and a head having a larger diameter than the nail shank, the head being integrally provided at a second end of the nail shank, wherein a tapered portion of the head on a back-surface side in continuation with the nail shank is defined in a pyramidal shape having one of regular pentagonal to octagonal cross-sections with a diameter decreasing gradually toward the nail shank, and the threaded nail is configured to be impact-driven and rotate into a mounting member when impacted.

Abstract: This invention comprises an adaptor device for connecting an electronic device having a camera to a range of optical devices, including but not limited to binoculars, monoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes, telescopes, and microscopes. This adaptor device has a plurality of protrusion that provide a self-centering and fitted connection between the electronic and optical device, so that the optical axes are aligned so that the user may take images or video on their electronic device through the optical device. The structure of the adaptor device allows the adaptor to fit a range of differently sized optical device, denoted by the diameter of the eyepiece end of the optical device.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided having a cylindrical shank with a plurality of annular grooves formed along a length of the shank. A plurality of elongated ribs extends perpendicular to the grooves along the length. A fastener disc is provided with a central opening with a diameter less than a cylindrical shank diameter wherein an inner edge of the central opening includes a contact surface. The fastener disc is retained on the fastener portion in a locked position when the contact surface engages one of the plurality of grooves with a friction fit. The fastener disc is rotated to a release position so that the elongated rib contacts the inner edge thereby releasing the contact surface from the grooves.

Abstract: A push clip assembly includes a clip tower and a retention clip carried on the clip tower. The retention clip includes a first set of retaining ribs projecting in a first direction and a second set of retaining ribs projecting in a second direction.

Abstract: Tolerance absorber sleeve (20) for fastening a first component (40) to a second component (30) within a predetermined tolerance range (D), wherein said sleeve (20) is made of a metallic material and comprises a wall (21) and a first axial end portion (26) and a second axial end portion (27).

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

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a fastener is provided. The locking mechanism includes a lock nut, a lock member, and a lock washer. The lock nut is releasably coupled to the lock nut for rotation therewith. The lock member includes an annular body having a radially-extending detent member. The lock washer includes an axially-extending wall about a periphery of the lock washer. The axially-extending wall defines an inner cavity for receiving a portion of the annular body of the lock member therein and includes comprising a plurality of radially-extending notches defined therein. The notches are configured to receive the radially-extending detent member.

Abstract: A locking member for a fastener, such as a nut or a collar, includes a shank portion and a flanged portion, a bore extending the shank portion and the flanged portion and including a first interior portion located within the shank portion and a containment cavity located within the flanged portion, and an inner wall defining the containment cavity. The containment cavity includes an inner diameter that is greater than an inner diameter of the first interior portion of the bore. The inner wall of the containment cavity includes one or a combination of flat/linear surfaces, concave surfaces, and convex surfaces.

Abstract: Multi-function tool and handle hook adapted for attachment to and convenient hanging of a plurality of tools or releasable receipt and engagement of a bail or wire handle on a bucket or other tool comprising a hook member, a releasable tightening member, and a multi-function attachment member adapted for engaging and firmly holding any of the plurality of tools together with the tightening member. The attachment member and the tightening member comprise a channel with a plurality of parallel channel walls, each wall also comprising an opposing hooked end, adapted alternatively for receiving and releasably holding in the attachment member and tightening member any one of a plurality of differently-configured caulking guns, for example, and releasable receipt and pivotable transverse engagement with a wire handle, for example for a bucket.

Abstract: A cable assembly is provided for use with Bowden cables that combines a splitter and compensator. The cable assembly includes a hollow housing having a longitudinal axis, a first end defining a first aperture for receiving the wire of an input cable, and a second end defining a second aperture for receiving the wires of the output cables. A slider is provided within the housing for joining the wires of the input and output cables. The slider is configured for movement within the housing and along the axis. A conduit cap fixes the conduits of the output cables to one another. The conduit cap is configured for movement within the housing. A compression spring is configured to bias the conduit cap away from the first end of the housing.

Abstract: A rocking journal bearing is provided in a piston coupling mechanism. The bearing includes a sleeve and a wristpin constructed with two sets of eccentrically-disposed bearing surfaces which alternate in accepting a compressive load during an operational cycle of the bearing. The sleeve includes a network of grooves to transport oil to the bearing surfaces. Lubricating oil flow through the bearing is minimized by limiting provision of pressurized oil from the wristpin to the network of grooves to portions of the cycle when one or the other of the sets of bearing surfaces receives the compressive load.

Abstract: A universal joint comprising a first band, a second band, and a third band. The three bands are cylindrical bands coaxial with one another with respect to a common axis. The first band and the second band are separated by a first slot, and the second band and the third band are separated by a second slot. Two connection points, which are diametrically opposed, assure the connection of the first band and of the second band. Two other connection points, which are diametrically opposed, assure the connection of the second band and of the third band. The two connection points between the first band and the second band are offset by substantially 90° in rotation about the common axis with respect to the two connection points between the second band and the third band.

Abstract: A non-contact bearing is provided. In a suspended state, the non-contact bearing is disposed with a predetermined spacing to a first guide surface. The non-contact bearing includes: a bearing body and a micro electro mechanical layer. The bearing body includes a second guide surface, wherein the second guide surface is opposite to the first guide surface. The micro electro mechanical layer is disposed on the second guide surface, and includes at least one micro sensor and/or at least one micro actuator.

Abstract: An air foil bearing assembly includes: a bearing housing having a hollow into which a rotary shaft is fitted and having a slot formed in an axial direction on an inner circumference surface of the hollow; a bump foil having a bending end engaged to the slot formed at one end portion, rolled in a circumferential direction inside the hollow, and having a free end of another end portion located on the bending end; a top foil having a bending end engaged to the slot formed at one end portion, rolled in a second circumferential direction inside the bump foil, and having a free end of another end portion located on the bending end; and a stopper provided on each of both sides of the top foil in the circumferential direction and preventing the bump foil from protruding radially outwards from the hollow.

Abstract: In a power-transmitting mechanism with rolling-element bearing according to the present invention, an inner ring has plural inner ring members disposed in series in an axial direction, an outer ring has plural outer ring members respectively cooperating with the plural inner ring members. Plural rolling elements are disposed between the cooperating inner ring members and outer ring members. A retainer has plural partitions retaining the plural rolling elements at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction such that rolling elements disposed between one pair of cooperating inner ring and outer ring members and rolling elements disposed between another pair of cooperating inner ring and outer ring members orbit the corresponding inner ring members in a synchronized manner, and a connector connecting the plural partitions such that the plural partitions integrally rotate around an axis.

Abstract: A hydraulic pump having a rotary shaft rotatably supported with respect to a casing, the hydraulic pump including: a bearing part provided to one end side and the other end side of the rotary shaft; and a first annular member provided around the rotary shaft on at least one side of the one end side and the other end side of the rotary shaft. The bearing part on the one side has a support part which rotatably supports the rotary shaft, and a preload applying member which applies a preload in the axial direction to the support part. The first annular member is interposed between the bearing part of the one side and a receiving part of the rotary shaft in the axial direction, and an inner diameter of the first annular member is larger than a diameter of the rotary shaft.

Abstract: A control method configured to control the preload of a bearing includes estimating the preload on the bearing; comparing the estimated preload with a predetermined acceptance range; and correcting the preload on the bearing when the preload is outside the acceptance range.

Abstract: A transfer system for transporting objects is disclosed. It includes a guide rail, which has a light-metal main body and at least one guide element, which is connected to the light-metal main body and has a guide surface. A slide for accommodating at least one object and a bearing, which interacts with the guide element and supports the slide on the guide rail in such a way that the slide can move linearly is also included. The guide rail has at least one magnetic fastening means, which makes it possible to temporarily fasten the guide rail by magnetic clamping, in particular in order to process the guide surface.

Abstract: An element is provided to maintain a clearance gap between a piston and a cylinder wall. In some embodiments, an element is included that is capable of spatial change. In some embodiments, the element is a component such as a clearance ring, a surface bearing, or a segment of a clearance ring or surface bearing. A clearance gap may be maintained by inward and outward motion of the component with respect to a piston assembly and a cylinder wall, where the motion is determined by a balance of forces acting on the component. In some embodiments, an inward force generated by an external gas pressure source is balanced by an outward preload force generated by, for example, a pneumatic piston. In some embodiments, a clearance gap is maintained based on in part on the ratio of inner to outer surface areas of a clearance ring.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, manufacture, circuit, composition of matter, and/or user interface adapted for and/or resulting from, and/or a method and/or machine-readable medium comprising machine-implementable instructions for, activities that can comprise and/or relate to, positioning a rotating shaft within a machine via an externally-pressured gas bearing system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bearing structure with a close fit, which comprises a fan frame having a base and a shaft sleeve disposed vertically. The shaft sleeve has a receiving space in which a bearing set is disposed. At least one external ring is sleeved around the outer perimeter of the shaft sleeve and is disposed corresponding to the bearing set. Therefore, by means of the external ring, the close fit between the shaft sleeve and the bearing set is improved, which increases the assembly precision.

Abstract: A bearing with non-uniform cage clearance is provided. The bearing may comprise an inner ring having a first inner ring surface radially opposite a second inner ring surface; bearing elements in contact with the first inner ring surface; an outer bearing ring surrounding the inner bearing ring and the bearing elements; and a bearing cage having a first bearing cage surface radially opposite a second bearing cage surface and configured to surround and retain the bearing elements. At least one of the first inner ring surface, the first bearing cage surface, the second bearing cage surface, or a second outer ring surface of the outer ring may comprise an out of round shape having one or more peaks and one or more valleys relative to a radial centerpoint of the bearing.

Abstract: A taper roller bearing includes: an inner ring, an outer ring, a plurality of taper rollers, and an annular cage. The cage includes a small-diameter annular portion on one side in a axial direction, a large-diameter annular portion which is positioned on the other side in the axial direction and on a radial outer side of a large flange of the inner ring, and a plurality of column portions which link the small-diameter annular portion and the large-diameter annular portion. The taper roller bearing has a labyrinth structure which suppresses a flow of lubricating oil to the outside of the bearing from the inside of the bearing between the large flange and the large-diameter annular portion.

Abstract: A rolling-element bearing cage or rolling-element bearing cage segment is formed from aluminum alloy AA6082 and/or AA7020 and may have a tensile strength of at least 350 MPa and/or a yield strength of at least 310 MPa and/or a hardness of at least 100 HBW. Also a method of forming a rolling-element bearing cage or rolling-element bearing cage segment from aluminum alloy AA6082 and/or AA 7020.

Abstract: A bearing unit configured to support a first component for rotary movement with respect to a second component includes a first bearing having an inner ring and an outer ring and a second bearing having an inner ring and an outer ring and a separator axially disposed between and connecting the outer ring of the first bearing and the outer ring of the second bearing in an interference fit manner or in a friction fit manner to form a preassembled unit. The separator may be annular and have a plastic base body with axial openings in which metal spacers, cylindrical rods, for example, are mounted.

Abstract: The invention relates on the one hand to a progressivity device for a clutch friction disk, comprising a progressivity web (1) having a central rotation axis (X), having on one face of its external rim (1a) a series of blades (2) on which are configured at least two deformable pleats (20a, 20b) delimiting a region (20) intended to support a first friction lining (G1) and equipped with a stiffness element, and on the other face a second friction lining (G2) fastened symmetrically to the first lining (G1), wherein the stiffness element comprises at least one tab projecting below the region (20), one end of which is intended to come into abutment against the web (1) upon deformation of the pleats (20a, 20b), limiting the arching of the region (20); and on the other hand to a friction disk comprising such a device.

Abstract: A multiple-piece backing plate and a friction clutch assembly for an automotive transmission are provided. The multiple-piece backing plate includes a cap part and a main body backing plate. The cap part is formed of a first material. The main body backing plate is attached to the cap part, and the main body backing plate is formed of a second material, where the second material is different than the first material. The friction clutch assembly includes first clutch plates coupled to a first transmission member and second clutch plates interleaved with the first clutch plates and coupled to a second transmission member. The friction clutch assembly is configured to be moved between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the first and second transmission members are coupled together by compressing the first and second clutch plates directly against the cap part.

Abstract: A wedge clutch, including: a first hub; a second hub; an outer ring located radially outward of the first and second hubs; a first wedge plate radially disposed between the first hub and the outer ring; a second wedge plate radially disposed between the second hub and the outer ring; and a displacement element disposed between the first and second hubs and arranged to for a connect mode, in which the first and second hubs are non-rotatably connected to the outer ring, block axial displacement of the first and second hubs with respect to each other, and for a disconnect mode, axially displace the first and second hubs with respect to each other to enable rotation between the outer ring and the first and second hubs.

Abstract: The present clutch operating device includes a drive motor and a speed reduction mechanism. The speed reduction mechanism includes a link bar receiving a driving force of the drive motor, a clutch lever that is rotatably coupled to a first end of the link bar while being disposed rotatably with respect to a second cover, and a main roller that is rotatably attached to a second end of the link bar while being disposed to roll on the second cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing occasionally occurring vibrations, in particular chatter vibrations of a unit controlled automatically by an actuator, in particular a clutch actuator, on the basis of a target torque assigned to a clutch torque that is to be transmitted, in particular a target clutch torque, in particular a unit located in a drivetrain of a motor vehicle between a combustion engine and a transmission, in particular a friction clutch having an actual present clutch torque which is marked by vibrations as a result of occasionally occurring vibrations, wherein from an input signal which is representative of the vibration-marked torque on the basis of a known transfer behavior of the actual present torque vibration components of known form with unknown prefactors are continuously ascertained, a phase-correct correction torque is determined from these, and the target torque is corrected using the latter.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a vehicle equipped with an automatic stop and start system is disclosed. The vehicle includes an internal combustion engine, an automatic transmission and a fluid launch device with an impeller disconnect clutch. A controller may initiate an automatic stop or start of the engine under certain operating conditions. During an engine start/stop event, the engine is automatically shut down and the impeller clutch of the fluid launch device may be disengaged to decouple the engine and transmission from the driveline to provide for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.

Abstract: An electromagnetic active brake which is de-energized in the brake standby state, including—a brake body (1), —a brake device with at least two opposing brake shoes (9, 12) which are spaced from a component to be braked in the de-energized state of the active brake, —and an electromagnet (5) which is arranged in the brake body (1) and the armature (6) of which interacts with a brake lever (2). The armature (6) of the electromagnet (5) is rigidly connected to a spring compressor (3) which is guided in the brake body (1) and which is moved by the armature (6) in the axial direction of the armature (6) when the electromagnet (5) is energized and in this manner clamps a spring (16) against an abutment (20) that interacts with the brake lever (2) and is arranged in an axially adjustable manner in the direction of the path of the spring compressor (3). The active brake according to the invention is highly energy-saving and thus economical.

Abstract: A braking system includes a brake pad that is coupled to a slider assembly that moves linearly within a guide. The slider assembly and guide are coupled to a first brake. A second brake actuator is coupled to the slider assembly, the guide and a second brake. When the first brake is actuated, the slider assembly is pressed against a rotating braking surface and the friction of the brake pad against the rotating braking surface can cause the slider assembly to move within the guide which actuates the second brake actuator. The second brake actuator then actuates the second brake. When the first brake is released, the slider assembly is removed from the rotating braking surface and the second brake actuator is released which releases the second brake.

Abstract: An elliptically interfacing gear assisted braking system may include an input shaft with a coupled input gear, a wobble plate, a rotor with a reaction gear, and an actuated brake mechanism, or brake. The input shaft may define an axis of rotation and the wobble plate may have a wobble axis disposed at a non-zero angle relative to the rotation axis. A set of face teeth disposed on one surface of the wobble plate may partially mesh with the input gear, and a set of wobble teeth on an opposite surface of the wobble plate may partially mesh with the reaction gear. Rotation of the input shaft may thereby cause rotation of the wobble plate and rotor. The brake may mate with the rotor and when actuated, slow the rotor with respect to the input shaft. Rolling contact forces between the surfaces of the wobble teeth and reaction teeth may then induce nutation in the wobble plate, thereby dissipating rotational energy.

Abstract: A floating disc brake assembly having a disc brake rotor secured to a mounting assembly, such as a hat or a hat with a retention ring structured and arranged to fit within retention ring flanges of a plurality of rotor mounting tabs uniformly distributed about the mounting assembly. A method of uniformly transferring braking forces from a rotor of a brake assembly about a wheel hat component of the brake assembly and a kit of parts are also provided.