Abstract: A mounting system configured to engage with a support member and a bracket adapter for a mobile device. The mounting system primarily comprises a base which engages with a support member, and a rectangular upper section which engages with a mobile device. The mounting system has a locking mechanism, which prevents the mobile device from being removed when the locking mechanism is engaged.

Abstract: A decorative item fastener secures a secondary decorative item to a primary decorative item, without altering the body of either decorative item. The decorative item fastener includes a holder, a cylindrical male fastener, and an annular female fastener. The holder that secures the secondary decorative item includes a first arm, a second arm, and a recoil member as the first arm and the second arm are tensionably and hingedly connected to each other with the recoil member. A first section of the cylindrical male fastener is terminally connected to the second arm, opposite of the first arm. A second section of the cylindrical male fastener is engaged with the annular female fastener. The cylindrical male fastener and the annular female fastener collectively secures the decorative item fastener to the primary decorative item.

Abstract: A fastening system comprises a fastener, a washer, and a collar. The fastener has a shaft extending through a hole in a composite panel. The washer is concentrically positioned on the shaft between a head of the fastener and the composite panel. The washer comprises an enlarged bore facing the composite panel. The enlarged bore is one of a chamfered bore or a countersunk bore. The collar secures the fastener relative to the composite panel.

Abstract: A joint exhibits high tensile strength. The joint includes a solid rod having a slit or opening into which a wedge is inserted. The rod and wedge are inserted into a fitting. Only a small amount of adhesive material is applied between the fitting and the rod. The adhesive material may be blended with non-adhesive, non-compressible “beads” that have a preferred diameter in order to insure that the desired adhesive thickness is achieved between the fitting and the rod. The internal surface of the fitting has a contour which continuously and nonlinearly varies with distance along the fitting. The wedge has a dimension having a similar contour. The shape of the contour can be described by a polynomial of order two or higher. The joint can be used to construct a sucker rod for an oil well, or it can be used in other applications. The joint can support high tensile loads, over long distances, while occupying a very narrow tubing bore.

Abstract: A connection assembly comprises a first and second components having respective first and second engagement portions, and a third component. The first and second components are adapted to be engaged together via the first and second engagement portions such as to define a space therebetween. The third component is adapted to be longitudinally introduced in the space and to forcibly displace the first and second engagement portions outwardly, thereby connecting the first and second components together. Furthermore, a method comprises assembling the components and longitudinally introducing the third component in the space to forcibly displace the first and second engagement portions outwardly, thereby connecting the first and second components together.

Abstract: An improved joint is provided for modular furniture. The joint includes a dowel and slot. The dowel is held in the slot tightly to provide stiffness to the joint. The dowel may include a flanged head which is bent elastically by the slot when the dowel is fully inserted into the slot. The head of the dowel may be maintained in a bent configuration when the joint is in assembled configuration.

Abstract: A speedy-screwing screw includes a shank, a head connected thereto, a drilling portion opposite to the head, a plurality of main threads and auxiliary threads disposed on the shank and extending in opposite directions. Each auxiliary thread has a plurality of cutting sections, each of which has two flank surfaces converging at a crest. Adjacent flank surfaces are continuously connected in reverse curves so that the crests are connected to be a wavy arrangement. During a screwing operation, the main threads execute a main cutting action, and concurrently the auxiliary threads push and then sever wood fibers effectively, thereby providing a dual cutting effect to prevent the shank and the drilling portion from being entangled in the wood fibers, reduce the screwing resistance caused by the entanglement of wood fibers, and speeding up the screwing operation.

Abstract: A through bolted connection hardware includes a bolt having an at least partially threaded shaft and a head. At least one nut connector defines a shaft hole and a head hole that is coaxial with the shaft hole, and the shaft hole is sized to receive the shaft of the bolt and not to allow the head to fit through the shaft hole. An outer surface of the at least one nut connector has a hexagonal shape. A tube defines an axially extending threaded bore that is configured to matingly receive the shaft at a first end of the threaded bore.

Abstract: A locking ring with a center axis includes a first set of locking elements which extend radially from a first radial distance from the center axis of the locking ring to a second radial distance from the center axis, and which are arranged in a plurality of first groups including at least one locking element each, where the first groups are arranged in a circumferentially equidistant manner around the center axis, and a second set of locking elements, which extend radially from the first radial distance from the central axis to a third radial distance from the central axis, where the third radial distance is smaller than the second radial distance, and which are arranged in a plurality of second groups including at least one further locking element each. A rear view device for a vehicle and a motor vehicle with the rear view device are also described.

Abstract: A flexible shaft includes first and second shaft portions, first and second angular displacement couplings, and an axial displacement coupling generally extending and centered to a rotational axis. The first shaft portion extends between the first angular displacement coupling and the axial displacement coupling. The second shaft portion extends between the axial displacement coupling and the second angular displacement coupling. The axial displacement coupling includes an outer periphery, first wall attached to and extending radially between the first shaft portion and the periphery, and a second wall attached to and extending radially between the second shaft portion and the periphery. The first and second walls are resiliently flexible to facilitate axial displacement between the first and second shaft portions.

Abstract: A rotational driving force transmission mechanism includes a cylindrical shaft made of fiber reinforced plastic, and a first constant velocity joint. The shaft is joined to the first constant velocity joint via a metallic intervening member which is attached to one end of the shaft in the axial direction. The intervening member includes a shaft portion and a main body portion. The shaft portion is inserted into the one end of the shaft from a distal end side thereof. The main body portion is of a bottomed tubular shape made up from a bottom part joined to a proximal end side of the shaft portion, and a tubular portion fitted over the one end of the shaft. The first constant velocity joint includes an inner ring fitted externally over the tubular portion of the intervening member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing cover (3) for a split bearing arrangement (1), which comprises a bearing block (2) in addition to the bearing cover (3), wherein the bearing cover (3) has a clamping surface (6), which in an assembled state of the bearing arrangement (1) fits against a counter clamping surface (5) of the bearing block (2), and wherein at least one projection (7) is formed on the clamping surface (6) and projects from the latter, which can be pushed into the counter clamping surface (5) of the bearing block (2), and which has a round or round-convex cross-sectional form in a plan view of the clamping surface (6).

Abstract: A spherical automotive joint features a housing, and a ball member with a spherically contoured ball head received in the housing and a stud that is attached to and projects from the ball head to a location situated externally of the housing at a spaced distance therefrom. A grease passage enters the stud of the ball member at a location outside the housing, reaches through the stud into the ball member, and exits the ball member at one or more locations inside the housing to enable greasing of the joint via the stud.

Abstract: A dust cover and a sealing structure with which a sealing performance is improved while limiting an increase in a number of components. A seal portion 120 includes an inner peripheral seal portion having a plurality of annular projecting portions configured to slide on an outer peripheral surface of a shaft 310, and a dust seal portion configured to slide on an end face of a knuckle 400. A projecting portion 121c located furthest toward a first end side, and configured to project toward the first end side, is formed by an annular recessed part 123, which is recessed from an end face of the seal portion on the first end side 120a toward a second end side, and a part of an inner peripheral surface of the seal portion 120, and an inner peripheral surface of the projecting portion 121c is in close contact with a collar 311 and configured to slide along an outer peripheral surface thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tilting pad bearing (1) for mounting a shaft, which bearing comprises a housing (10) with an inner side (8) and a housing longitudinal axis (L) and at least one tilting pad (2) with a rear side (6) which faces the inner side (8) of the housing (10), wherein an elevation (22) arranged on the rear side (6) of the at least one tilting pad (2) is arranged in a depression (12), which is arranged in the inner side (8) of the housing (10), in such a way that a first contact face (26) present on the elevation (22) bears against a second contact face (20) on a bottom of the depression (22).

Abstract: A radial-axial bearing element (10) with a sliding bearing shell (20) and at least one thrust washer (30), wherein the sliding bearing shell (20) has at least, on one of the axial front sides (22) thereof, a plurality of notches (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) that are disposed spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and wherein the thrust washer (30) has a plurality of corresponding connection pieces (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38) on the radially inner edge (32) thereof that are disposed spaced apart in the circumferential direction facing radially inward and that engage in the corresponding notches to form a positive connection with the sliding bearing shell (20). The notches each have a contact surface (40) that faces away from the first center plane (A) of the radial-axial bearing element (10) The connection pieces each have a contact surface (42) that faces toward the first center plane (A) and that rest against each other to form a positive connection.

Abstract: A tandem ball bearing, including: an axis of rotation; outer and inner races; a cage radially disposed between the inner and outer races and including a surface, the surface facing at least partially in a first axial direction and bounding a portion of the cage extending furthest in the first axial direction; a first roller ball disposed in the cage and radially disposed between the inner and outer races; a second roller ball disposed in the cage radially outwardly of the first roller ball; and a channel bounded by the inner race and the cage and including an opening facing in the first axial direction and bounded by the inner race and the first surface of the cage. A first line, in a second axial direction, opposite the first axial direction, passes through in sequence: the cage; the channel; the inner race; and the first roller ball.

Abstract: A large size bearing unit provides a rolling bearing having a first ring element and a second ring element and a plurality of rolling elements interposed radially in-between the first and the second ring elements. The first and the second ring elements rotate relative each other in relation to a rotational axle. The first ring element provides at least two separate ring elements located adjacently in a row along the rotational axle. At least one ring-formed support element is at least partly embedding the at least two separate ring elements and includes a seat surface onto which the at least two separate ring elements are located. The at least one ring-formed support element has two axially opposite surfaces extending radially from the seat surface to partly enclose the at least two separate ring elements. At least one of the axially opposite side surfaces is located on a separate ring-formed element.

Abstract: A bearing cup for a bicycle bottom bracket assembly is disclosed. The bearing cup comprises an annular body having a radially outer substantially cylindrical surface portion configured to be coupled with the frame of the bicycle and a radially inner substantially cylindrical surface portion defining a housing seat for a bearing. A plurality of ribs extend radially inwards from said radially inner substantially cylindrical surface portion. The plurality of ribs are configured to be coupled with interference with said bearing. In another embodiment, a bicycle bottom bracket assembly is disclosed that includes the aforementioned bearing cup and a bearing configured to be housed inside the bearing cup.

Abstract: A bearing and seal arrangement for joints in heavy duty vehicles includes two spherical bearing each having an outer ring surrounding an inner member with lubricious liner disposed therebetween. One of the spherical bearings has a seal receiving area having an axially extending width that is greater than that of the other spherical bearing. The spherical bearings are aligned coaxially with one another. One seal receiving areas has a flexible double lipped annular seal and a scraper seal positioned therein. The scraper seal is positioned radially outward from the flexible double lipped annular seal. The other seal receiving area has a boot seal positioned therein.

Abstract: A guiding rail includes a guiding profile, a base face, a first end face, a second end face, and a groove. The guiding rail is configured to be placed against a substructure via the base face. The groove is introduced in the base face, and a line for cooling or heating the guiding rail is inserted into the groove.

Abstract: A magnetic levitation bearing assembly, including: a magnetic levitation bearing, a shell, and a working clearance adjusting device; the magnetic levitation bearing includes a first iron core, a second iron core and a thrust disk; the working clearance adjusting device is arranged between a radial inner periphery of the shell and the thrust disk along the radial direction, and between the shell and the second iron core along the axial direction; an axial end of the working clearance adjusting device is abutted against the second iron core, a void gap is provided between the shell and the second iron core, an adjustment on the magnetic levitation bearing working clearance is made possible by altering the length between two axial ends of the working clearance adjusting device, such that the working clearance is consistent with a design value.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement comprising a shaft with a recess in its end, a bearing housing, an annular first bush comprising an inner first portion and an inner second portion and a second bush that engages the recess of the shaft. The first bush bears against the bearing housing. The shaft engages the inner first portion of the first bush. The second bush engages the inner second portion of the first bush.

Abstract: An end stop cap for a rolling bearing for mounting in a railway axle box of a respective support device. The cap being a concave disc delimited by a lateral wall having a symmetric axis, coaxial with a bearing's symmetric axis by an end wall, transverse to the symmetric axis, and by an elbow-shaped transition connecting the end and lateral walls. Holes extend through the end wall for fastening screws. The lateral wall terminates on the side opposite the end wall in an annular frontal surface which rests against a bearing ring. The end wall has a continuously variable thickness, in at least one radial direction passing through an symmetric axis of the holes in a radial direction between a maximum thickness located in a position substantially intermediate between an inner edge of the hole and the symmetric axis and a minimum thickness at the position of the symmetric axis.

Abstract: A bearing unit for agricultural use, the bearing unit comprising: a rolling bearing, a housing body for the rolling bearing, and a sealing device for preventing the entry into the rolling bearing of contaminants. The sealing device in turn having, at least on one side of the rolling bearing, a first sealing level defined by at least one sliding-contact sealing lip and a second sealing level arranged in series with the first sealing level along an axis of symmetry of the rolling bearing. The sealing device defining a labyrinth for preventing the entry of contaminants into the first sealing level.

Abstract: A transmission includes a first shaft rotatable in a circumferential direction about a central axis extending in one direction, a second shaft rotatable in the circumferential direction and in series with the first shaft in an axial direction in which the central axis extends, an internal gear including an internal tooth portion, a housing that houses the internal gear therein, an annular external gear connected to the second shaft and including an external tooth portion that partially meshes with the internal tooth portion, a cam that is rotatable together with the first shaft and includes a connection hole that houses an end portion of the first shaft on a first side in the axial direction, and a bearing between an inner circumferential surface of the external gear and an outer circumferential surface of the cam. The connection hole includes a bottom surface at an end on the first side in the axial direction, and is open at an end on a second side in the axial direction.

Abstract: A propeller shaft including a first shaft, a first constant velocity joint drivingly connected with the first shaft, a second shaft, a second constant velocity joint drivingly connected with the second shaft, a connecting shaft drivingly connecting the first constant velocity joint and the second constant velocity joint and a grease cover disposed about an axial end of the second constant velocity joint. The first and second constant velocity joints include a boot disposed about the outer race and a cage positioned between the outer race and inner race having a plurality of windows formed therein configured to accommodate the plurality balls therein. The windows have sidewalls walls with a diameter larger than the diameter of the balls and a length of the windows is larger than the diameter of the ball.

Abstract: A priming system and method includes an actuator effecting engagement of a frictional element to couple input and output elements to transfer a torque. A control system initiates actuation of the frictional element through the actuator when a speed of the frictional element is below a priming threshold speed. The frictional element is primed to prepare the frictional element to transfer the torque from the input element to the output element, without delivering the torque to the output element. The frictional element in held in the primed state when the speed is below the priming threshold speed. The actuator completes actuation of the frictional element when the speed reaches the shift point, engaging the frictional element to deliver the torque to the output element.

Abstract: This invention relates to a paper friction material and a method of manufacturing the same, wherein the paper friction material is configured such that dispersibility and bondability are increased between a filler and a matrix. The paper friction material which is suitable for use in a vehicle, includes a friction base including pulp and a coating layer formed on the friction base using a mixture of latex and a functional material. The OH reactive group of the pulp and the aromatic ring of the latex are hydrogen-bonded so that the friction base and the coating layer are coupled with each other.

Abstract: A clutch system for coupling a drive shaft of a motor vehicle engine to a transmission input shaft of a motor vehicle transmission is disclosed. The clutch system includes a friction clutch for transmitting a torque between a torque-introducing element and a torque-discharging element. It also includes a ramp system for an axial displacement of a pressure plate of the friction clutch, wherein the ramp system has an input ramp and an output ramp, which can be turned in relation to the input ramp to change an axial extent of the ramp system. A pilot clutch, which acts on the ramp system, is provided for actuating the friction clutch based on a differential speed between the torque-introducing element and the torque-discharging element. An electromagnet for a magnetic actuation of the pilot clutch is further provided, wherein the ramp system is arranged radially within the friction clutch and/or the pilot clutch.

Abstract: Pistons and clutch assemblies including the pistons are disclosed. A clutch assembly may include at least one rotatable clutch plate, a reaction plate arranged to rotate with and apply a force to the at least one rotatable clutch plate, and a spring configured to urge the reaction plate away from the at least one rotatable clutch plate. A piston may be provided including a first segment formed as a plate and defining an internal space between the first segment and a housing and a second bulk segment that occupies at least a portion (e.g., 50% by volume) of the internal space. At least one bearing rolling element may be arranged between the reaction plate and the piston to permit relative rotational motion therebetween. The second bulk segment may be formed of plastic or a plastic composite and may reduce the amount of hydraulic fluid present in the internal space.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fluid friction clutch having a housing, a clutch disc which is arranged at one end of a shaft which is mounted within the housing, a working chamber which is configured between the housing and the clutch disc, a storage chamber for clutch fluid, and at least one feed duct which leads from the storage chamber to the working chamber. Moreover, a pressure relief device for discharging clutch fluid from the feed duct into the storage chamber is provided.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to electrolaminate clutches and transmissions are disclosed. A device can include: an input shaft that can be coupled to an electrolaminate sheet; an output shaft that can be coupled rigidly to a spring positioned over the input shaft, where the spring includes a tab that fits a groove of a spring capture ring that can be positioned over the input shaft; and a drum connected to an electrical ground between the electrolaminate sheet and the spring capture ring, where the drum can be coupled rigidly to the spring capture ring. Then, when a voltage is applied to the electrolaminate sheet, the electrolaminate sheet can clamp to the drum and impart rotation of the input shaft to the drum. The imparted rotation can cause the spring capture ring and the spring to rotate and clamp down on the input shaft, imparting rotation to the output shaft.

Abstract: A bi-directional wedge clutch for a motor vehicle drive train is provided. The bi-directional wedge clutch includes a driver; an inner race configured for being driven by the driver; a wedge plate on an outer circumferential surface of the inner race and an outer race on an outer circumferential surface of the wedge plate. The inner race and the wedge plate are configured such that torque is transferrable in two rotational directions from the inner race to the outer race via the wedge plate. The clutch also includes a releaser configured for sliding axial in a channel formed in the outer circumferential surface of the inner race and engaging the wedge plate to release the clutch when the inner race is rotating in either of the two rotational directions. A method of forming a bi-directional wedge clutch for a motor vehicle drive train is also provided.

Abstract: A torque limiting coupling is arranged rotatably around a longitudinal axis. The torque coupling comprises at least one locking element that is displaceable between a locking position and an unlocking position and that is biased towards the locking position. The locking element is transferable into the locking position in the decoupling position of a switching disc, in which locking position the locking element is supported in a circumferential direction on a coupling hub and on the switching disc, and in which the switching disc is locked against rotation relative to the coupling hub. The at least one locking element is further transferable into the locking position when the switching disc is in its coupling position wherein, in the locking position, the locking element is supported in a circumferential direction on the coupling hub and the switching disc, and the switching disc is locked against rotation relative to the coupling hub.

Abstract: A method for operating a motor vehicle includes, when a target differential speed is set for a separating clutch (4), determining a power transmission factor depending on the target differential speed and an internal combustion engine-driven torque to be transmitted by the separating clutch (4).

Abstract: A disc brake for a commercial vehicle is provided. The disc brake includes a brake caliper, preferably in the form of a sliding caliper, straddling a brake disc, being arranged on a fixed backing plate, and having an application device for applying the brake. The disk brake also includes two brake pads, each having a pad carrier and an affixed friction pad, and each being inserted into a pad shaft of the backing plate. The brake caliper has a central caliper opening over the disc brake. A hold-down bar is provided, designed in such a way that, of the two brake pads, it radially secures only the reaction-side brake pad in its lining shaft in the backing plate. The hold-down bar is held on the brake caliper by its end facing away from the brake pad. Additionally, the application-side brake pad is radially interlockingly secured in its pad shaft in the backing plate.

Abstract: A disc brake for a utility vehicle, with a brake caliper which overlaps a brake disc, is preferably designed as a sliding caliper, is fastened to a positionally fixed brake carrier and has a central caliper opening above the brake disc, with an application device for applying the brake, and with two brake pads which are insertable through the caliper opening and each have a pad carrier and a friction pad fastened thereto, of which brake pads the one brake pad, as an application-side brake pad, can be pressed against the brake disc on the one side of the brake disc by the application device, and the other, as a reaction-side brake pad, is arranged on the opposite side of the brake disc, is distinguished in that a holding-down clamp is provided which is designed in such a manner that it radially secures only one of the two brake pads in the pad slot.

Abstract: A bicycle caliper is provided, including a base body having a caliper braking area, two caliper brake units and two swinging units. Each caliper brake unit includes a rotating plate rotatably positioned within the base body, a braking plate, at least one driving mechanism and a first connecting member which is movable along an axis and disposed through and connected to the rotating plate, the braking plate is screwed with the first connecting member to be in co-movement relation, the braking plate is located between the rotating plate and the caliper braking area, and the at least one driving mechanism is disposed between the rotating plate and the braking plate. Each swinging unit includes a swinging portion and a second connecting member, the swinging portion is connected to the rotating plate via the second connecting member to be in co-rotation relation.

Abstract: Actuators can include a line replaceable brake unit including a window for inspecting brake elements. In particular, an actuator system includes a modular brake component having an integral brake housing configured to mount to a motor, wherein the integral brake housing is environmentally sealed; a drive coupling within the integral brake housing configured to mechanically couple with an output shaft of the motor; one or more braking disks arranged in the integral brake housing configured to brake movement of the drive coupling when engaged; an armature in the integral brake housing configured to engage or disengage the one or more braking disks with the drive coupling; and an inspection window through the integral brake housing aligned with at least a portion of the one or more braking disks. A method for implementing an actuator system is disclosed as well.

Abstract: A retraction spring having: a) a bias device which stores energy during a brake apply and releases the energy during a brake release b) an anchor arm integrally attached at the support side arm of the bias device; c) a retraction arm integrally attached at the pad side arm of the bias device; wherein the loop axis lies within and is generally parallel to a transverse plane; wherein during the brake apply, movement of the retraction arm is away from the bias device, away from the anchor arm, and/or toward a rotor and results in the energy being stored in the bias device; and wherein during the brake release, the energy stored in the bias device is released and transferred to the retraction arm to result in movement of the retraction arm toward the bias device, toward the anchor arm, and/or away from the rotor.

Abstract: A brake disk includes at least one friction ring, which includes a base member. The brake disk also includes at least one hole and/or groove located in the friction ring. The brake disk also includes at least one coating, which is applied to at least portions of the friction ring. The coating comprises at least portions of the transition between the hole and/or groove and the friction ring. At least portions of the transition between the hole and/or groove and the friction ring are constructed to be rounded and/or chamfered in a flat manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake force transmission unit (3) for a brake system of a vehicle. The invention proposes to use a screw roller (20) and a screw spindle (30) which meshes with the screw roller (20) within the force flow of the brake force transmission unit (3). The use of a screw roller (20) in particular leads to an improved force transfer, a compact design and/or a long life cycle of the brake force transmission unit (3).

Abstract: A method for monitoring the performance of a mechanical brake for a linear electromagnetic motor, the linear motor having a linearly moveable output shaft, comprising monitoring travel of the output shaft over the duration of actuation of the mechanical brake and comparing said travel with a predetermined travel threshold.

Abstract: An improved electromagnetic clutch for use in a riding lawnmower or similar vehicle is provided. The clutch comprises a coil assembly, a rotor assembly and a pulley assembly. The coil assembly comprises a shell, an encapsulated coil and a coil ring, the coil ring is pressed in the encapsulated coil, the encapsulated coil is inside of the shell, the extended piece of the shell has magnets and brake pieces. The rotor assembly comprises a rotor and a shaft, the shaft pressed in the rotor and is on the coil ring. The pulley assembly comprises a pulley, an armature and leaf springs, one side of the leaf spring is pressed on armature and the another side is pressed on pulley, the pulley is on the shaft, the location of the armature is between brake pieces and rotor.

Abstract: A disk brake arrangement includes a retraction mechanism for positively retracting brake pads after application to the brake rotor. Preferably the retraction mechanism is energized by movement of a hydraulically actuated piston for applying one or more brake pads. In an embodiment a drag sleeve is associated with the piston to compensate for brake pad wear and provide a more constant retraction force for retraction of the brake pads.

Abstract: In the coil spring of the present invention, a helical space defined by a space between coils has a first end region whose space is increased as it extends towards the other side in the axial direction from a first reference point where the space is zero, a reference region whose space is set at a reference value L (L>0), and a second end region whose space becomes narrow as it extends toward the other side in the axial direction and zero at a second reference point. The first end region has a first end outer part and a first end inner end. In a case where a pitch angle of the space between coils that causes the displacement of the space between coils per turn of the helical space to be L is a reference pitch angle Pa, the pitch angle in the first end outer part is set at Pa while the pitch angle in the first end inner part is set at Pb (Pb>Pa).

Abstract: A buffer stopper capable of increasing an absorbable energy amount without causing changes in characteristics due to wear of a buffer body. In order to achieve the object, the buffer body containing a rubber elastic body disposed between an end surface formed in a housing and an end surface formed in a shaft which is relatively movable in the axial direction with respect to the housing and a wear resistant sheet which is provided so as to surround the outer peripheral surface of the buffer body and which can contact an inner peripheral surface of the housing by expansion and deformation in the radial direction of the buffer body are provided.

Abstract: Check valve assembly (1, 1?) for a shock absorber (100) comprising a housing (10). The housing (10) comprises a first volume (11), wherein a pressure P1 prevails; a second volume (12), wherein a pressure P2 prevails; a first housing portion (VE1), and a second housing portion (VE2). The housing (10) further comprises a fluid passage (20) between said first (11) volume and said second (12) volume; and a spool (40), said spool (40) being movably arranged in said housing (10) between at least a first position in which a flow of fluid through said fluid passage (20) between the first (11) and second (12) volume is allowed and at least a second position in which a flow of fluid through said fluid passage (20) between the first (11) and second (12) volume is prevented.

Abstract: A shock absorbing apparatus includes a flexible membrane defining an accumulator cavity, and a compression assembly defining a compression cavity. The compression assembly is disposed within the flexible membrane such that viscous fluid contained within the cavities may be exchanged therebetween by a damping orifice, fluid conduit and or valve mechanism. The accumulator cavity deforms in response to the application of a transmitted impact load, and is capable of storing and releasing potential energy in response to the application and cessation of the transmitted impact load.