Abstract: A pressurized gas-powered actuator includes a housing and a piston movably positioned within the housing. The piston has a drive pocket formed therein. A gas generator is positioned exterior of the piston and in fluid communication with the drive pocket.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for determining off-temperature behavior of a solenoid fluid control valve. The method comprises performing a current sweep at a first temperature. The method further comprises choosing a first and second characterization control pressure for characterizing the solenoid fluid control valve. A first current may be determined that corresponds to the first characterization control pressure based on the current sweep, and a first metric may be assigned to the solenoid fluid control valve based on the first current. A second current corresponding to the second characterization control pressure may be determined based on the current sweep, and a second metric may be assigned to the solenoid fluid control valve based on the second current. Information regarding the behavior of the solenoid fluid control valve at a second temperature may be determined based on the first and second metrics.

Abstract: A pipe assembly for flow measurement characterized by a fluid flow pipe and two or more flow conditioners each having a stepped configuration and disposed in series within the fluid flow pipe in an orientation substantially perpendicular to an axis of the fluid flow pipe.

Abstract: A system for spreading tension at a rope connection point on a structure is provided. The system comprises a connection mechanism configured to receive a rope. The system also comprises a fastening mechanism configured to couple the connection mechanism to the structure at the rope connection point. The rope is configured to enter the connection mechanism at an inlet point and exit the connection mechanism at an outlet point, such that a tension applied to the rope is spread between the inlet point and the outlet point.

Abstract: Two or more vehicle components can be operatively connected with one or more fasteners configured to provide selectively variable dampening characteristics. The fastener can include a dampening unit configured to provide different dampening characteristics based on a torque applied to the fastener. In one or more arrangements, the dampening unit can provide different dampening characteristics based on an amount of compression the dampening unit is under. Target dampening characteristics between two or more components can be determined. A torque can be determined and applied to the fastener based on the target dampening characteristics. The torque can cause the dampening unit of the fastener to compress and provide the target dampening characteristics between the components.

Abstract: A thermal expansion includes a bottom portion extending between a support structure and a trailing edge, and the support structure is positioned proximate to a heat source. Furthermore, the thermal expansion joint includes a side portion. In some embodiments, the thermal expansion joint includes an overlapping portion coupled to the bottom portion and extending from a flange portion towards the side portion. Moreover, the overlapping portion overlays and is biased against the side portion to enable thermal expansion during heating by extending towards the flange portion and sliding along a top surface of the side portion.

Abstract: A panel system includes a tab panel having at least one tab extending therefrom. The tab panel has a core and a facesheet adjacent the core. The panel system includes a slot panel having at least one slot receiving the corresponding tab of the tab panel therein. The slot panel has a core and a facesheet adjacent the core. The panel system includes a clip positioned between the tab panel and the slot panel. The clip is at least partially received in the slot. The clip has a tab panel securing member being secured to the tab panel and the clip has a slot panel securing member being secured to the slot panel. The clip securely joins the tab panel to the slot panel.

Abstract: A clamping assembly for securing together a pair of adjacently located panels. The clamping assembly has a retainer member having a groove therein, the groove extending linearly in a first plane disposed angularly with respect to a second plane intersecting the nose portion and defining a pair of open ends located in the first plane. The clamping assembly also has a tab member, the tab member adapted to be received within the groove of the retainer member via one of the pair of open ends of the groove, wherein the tab member is adjustable in position within the groove along the first plane.

Abstract: A plunger clamp is disclosed that includes a body comprising a first end, a second end, and a clamp connector disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the clamp connector comprises a threaded portion that interfaces with one or both of the first and second ends facilitating relative rotation with, and separation from, the first and second ends and the clamp connector.

Abstract: A connector and connector assembly are disclosed. The connector may have a body with a first U-shaped surface defining a first axis, a second U-shaped surface defining a second axis that is orthogonal to the first axis, a first fastener that penetrates a wall of the first U-shaped structure and is configured to clamp a rod within the first U-shaped structure, and a second fastener that penetrates a wall of the second U-shaped structure and is configured to clamp a rod within the second U-shaped structure. The connector assembly may have one or more rods secured within one or more connector bodies by one or more fasteners.

Abstract: A connector assembly which is adapted to selectively attach a cooperating member to a rail of a merchandising shelf includes a U-shaped lip including a first end and an opposite second end such that the first end is adapted to be selectively attached to the cooperating member and the second end is adapted to be selectively attached to the rail. The clip includes a first arm, a second arm and a bridge portion joining the two arms. The clip includes a resilient material and wherein the first arm is spaced from the second arm such that the first arm is movable in relation to the second arm. A protrusion extends in a direction generally perpendicular to a plane of the first arm. The protrusion includes a section configured to selectively cooperate with an engagement portion of the rail. The first engagement portion of the rail includes a layer of a flexible thermoplastic material having a Shore A hardness of less than 75.

Abstract: An insert nut includes a body having an opening at a first end, an end wall at a second end and an internal cavity extending between the opening and the end wall. A seal is carried on the body around the opening. In addition, a fastening system is provided. That fastening system includes the insert nut and a cooperating fastener.

Abstract: A swage collar includes a shank, a flange, and a through bore. The shank includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an outside diameter, and an overall length between the first end and the second end. The flange extends from the first end of the shank. The through bore extends longitudinally through the shank from the first end of the shank to the second end of the shank. The through bore defines an inside diameter. The inside diameter and the outside diameter together define a wall thickness of the shank. The wall thickness of the shank is in a range of about 0.1 times the overall length of the shank to about 0.16 times the overall length of the shank.

Abstract: Fastener embodiments include a housing body, a collet body and a central body. The housing body receives a first portion of the collet body, which has internal threads and an external anti-rotation feature, as well as a first portion of the central body. A second portion of the collet body and an exterior portion of the housing body provide work piece contacting surfaces. The central body, which occupies an inner portion of the housing body, is threadably coupled to the collet body and displaces and/or converges radially displaceable portions of the collet body at the second portion thereof. Interaction between the collet body anti-rotation feature and the housing body, which may be a pair of extending pins engaging a pair of slots, prevents rotation of the collet body within the housing body during rotation of the central body, while axial movement thereof remains unaffected within intended operation parameters.

Abstract: A quick-release engagement device for a female threaded member includes a tubular member and an actuating unit. The tubular member includes a contractible portion which has a male threaded segment and an actuated segment, and which is divided into a plurality of contractible sectors by a plurality of slits. The actuating unit is configured to press the actuated segment to permit the contractible sectors to deform synchronously from an expanded state, where the female threaded member is permitted to be in threaded engagement with the male threaded segment, to a contracted state, where the female threaded member is permitted to be quickly sleeved on or removed from the male threaded segment.

Abstract: A semi-left-hand-thread-removal screw including a screw end head and a bolt, wherein a sink hole is provided on the screw end head, a lower portion of the sink hole is an inscribed polygon structure or an I-shaped structure, a thread which is opposite to the bolt is provided on an upper portion of the sink hole, the inscribed polygon structure is an inscribed hexagon. A screw according to aspects of the disclosure may be screwed in with a common inscribed hexagon screwdriver and an inscribed hexagon structure thereof which are embedded into each other; the screw can be unscrewed with a left-hand-thread screwdriver which is matched with a left-hand-thread structure thereof and screwed in the left-hand-thread structure thereof, after the left-hand-thread screwdriver is screwed in tightly, the screwdriver is continuously co-rotated and then the screw may be unscrewed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly of a self-locking hex head screw and a self-locking hex nut that use parallel screw threads of one or various types that lock against each other upon applying a torque. The resulting counteracting torque forces provided by the screw thread types are further enhanced by applying a physical lock using press fit surfaces on the nut and finally when a snap ring is deployed to that prevent these threads from prying loose later on.

Abstract: A transmission cable locking device for vehicles may include a plurality of opposing locking clips rotating with respect to each other wherein the rotation determines a grip or release state of a transmission cable; a locking band provided between the locking clips and providing interconnecting tension between the locking clips; and a housing accommodating the locking clips and the locking band, and in which a hinge shaft is formed wherein the locking clips are coupled to the internal surface to rotate.

Abstract: An input device includes an input rod, a piston, and a cylindrical member. The cylindrical member includes a rod, a locking part, and a slit. The rod receiving part is provided on one end side in an axial direction and configured to receive the end part of the input rod. The locking part is formed on the other end side in the axial direction so as to lock an engaging part of the piston, thereby preventing the input rod from falling off the piston. The slit is formed over the length of the whole of the cylindrical member in the axial direction. The cylindrical member can be elastically deformed in a radial direction due to the slit.

Abstract: An actuator assembly includes an actuator with a cylinder-shaped shaft rotatable around an axially extending center axis (A), and the shaft includes an envelope surface. The assembly further provides a fixed, tubular bearing surrounding a section of the shaft, the bearing having an inner surface facing the envelope surface of the shaft so that an interface between the shaft and the bearing is created. The interface provides at least one circumferential groove and at least one complimentary circumferential ridge. The groove is arranged in the one of the envelope surface of the shaft and the inner surface of the bearing and the complimentary ridge is arranged in the other of the envelope surface of the shaft and the inner surface of the bearing.

Abstract: A thrust roller bearing cage (11) includes a thrust roller bearing (20) and a plurality of pockets (21) accommodating rollers (13). The thrust roller bearing cage (11) includes: a first cylindrical portion (36) extending in a direction of a rotation axis (12); a first disc portion (31) continuous with the first cylindrical portion (36) and extending in a radially outward direction; and a second cylindrical portion (37) continuous with the first disc portion (31) and extending in the direction of the rotation axis (12). The first cylindrical portion (36), the first disc portion (31), and the second cylindrical portion (37) are formed in an area located radially inside the pockets (21). The first disc portion (31) has a through hole (53).

Abstract: A slide rail assembly is disclosed and includes a first rail, a second rail and a guiding structure. The first rail includes a first wall, a second wall and a longitudinal wall connected between the first wall and the second wall. The first wall, the second wall and the longitudinal wall cooperatively define a channel, and the channel has a channel opening. The guiding structure is disposed adjacent to the channel opening of the channel and for guiding the second rail to be mounted into the channel via the channel opening.

Abstract: A rotary machine, comprising: a stator assembly and a rotor assembly centered on a central axis; a magnetic bearing; and an auxiliary bearing including a first ring held in the stator assembly and a second ring delimiting a gap radially to the central axis relative to the rotor. The second ring is not rotating around the central axis in a primary operation mode and is dragged in rotation around the central axis in a secondary operation mode. The rotary machine includes a monitoring system for detecting a transition from the primary operation mode to the secondary operation mode. The monitoring system comprises a target formed on the second ring and a sensor unit fixed relative to the stator assembly. A bearing and a method for manufacturing a rotary machine are additionally disclosed.

Abstract: A rotary machine provides a stator having a stator casing, and a rotor shaft having a rotational axis and supported in the stator casing by at least one radial magnetic bearing. The rotary machine further provides an axial mechanical thrust bearing being disposed proximate a radial surface of one end of the rotor shaft, the axial mechanical thrust bearing, including a rolling element located on the rotational axis of the rotor shaft.

Abstract: A motor driving device comprises a first arithmetic section calculating a rotational speed and a magnetic pole electrical angle of a motor rotor, a current command setting section setting a d-axis current command and a q-axis current command in a rotating coordinate dq system based on a difference between the rotational speed and a target rotational speed, a driving command generating section generating a sinusoidal wave driving command based on the d-axis current command, the q-axis current command, the rotational speed and the magnetic pole electrical angle and a PWM signal generating section. When the rotational speed has a positive value indicating a positive rotational state, the current command setting section sets the q-axis current command of acceleration driving, and when the rotational speed has a negative value indicating a reverse rotational state, the current command setting section sets the q-axis current command of deceleration driving.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to compact bearing assemblies configured to operate in small spaces and/or in harsh environments, bearing apparatuses including such bearing assemblies, and method of operating such bearing assemblies and apparatuses. For instance, one or more compact bearing assemblies may at least partially rotatably secure a shaft of a power generation unit to a housing thereof. Also, a first compact bearing assembly may connect or couple to the shaft and may rotatably engage a second compact bearing assembly, which may be connected or otherwise secured to the housing.

Abstract: A rolling bearing includes an inner ring, an outer ring, a plurality of balls, a cage, and sealing devices. An action that forces grease from one axial side to the other axial side occurs in an annular space. The cage includes an annular body provided on one axial side, and a plurality of cage prongs provided so as to extend from the annular body to the other axial side. Cage pockets that house the balls are each formed on the other axial side of the annular body and between the cage prongs adjacent to each other in a circumferential direction. The cage pockets are open to the other axial side.

Abstract: An insulated bearing includes an outer ring, an inner ring, and a plurality of rolling elements. At least one of the outer ring and an inner ring is made of metal, the plurality of rolling elements are provided between the outer ring and the inner ring, so as to be freely rolled, and at least one of the outer ring and an inner ring is coated with an insulating layer. The insulating layer is formed of a mixture in which silicon carbide and/or aluminum nitride as an additive are/is dispersed in aluminum oxide as a base matrix. The content of the additive is 1 to 40 mass % with respect to the total amount of the mixture.

Abstract: A bearing cage for a roller bearing assembly is provided. The roller bearing assembly includes an outer annular ring, an inner annular ring including an outer radial surface, and a plurality of roller elements. The bearing cage includes an annular body configured to be positioned between the inner annular ring and the outer annular ring and configured to receive the plurality of roller elements. The annular body includes a first end including a first inner radial surface opposite the inner annular ring and a second end including a second inner radial surface opposite the inner annular ring, wherein the annular body extends from the first end to the second end in an axial direction. The annular body includes a first lubricant interface configured to receive oil and defined by the first inner radial surface and a second lubricant interface configured to receive oil and defined by the second inner radial surface.

Abstract: A rolling-element bearing unit for a wheel bearing assembly of a vehicle includes a first rolling-element bearing having an outer bearing ring and an inner bearing ring and rolling elements disposed between the outer bearing ring and the inner bearing ring and a first seal element having a seal-element base body having a first support member mounted to an axial outer surface of the inner bearing ring and a first seal lip pressed against a radial end surface of the outer bearing ring to hold the outer bearing ring in position relative to the inner bearing ring. Also a wheel bearing assembly including two such rolling element bearing units.

Abstract: A wheel support device for a vehicle includes a bearing that rotatably supports a wheel, and is lubricated by a lubricant, a bearing support member, and a self-discharge type charge eliminator provided on a surface of a particular member. The self-discharge type charge eliminator is configured to change air around the self-discharge type charge eliminator into negative air ions, and eliminate charge by causing the air ions to attract positive charges of the particular member for neutralization, so as to reduce the quantity of charge of the particular member, and thereby reduce the quantity of charge of the lubricant.

Abstract: An actuator for a marine antenna having a base with a mount adapted to be fixed to a surface of a vessel, a fixed worm gear arranged on the base, a worm arranged in a gear housing and engaged with the fixed worm gear, a motor comprising an output shaft connected to the worm, the motor being arranged in a motor housing mounted to the gear housing, and an antenna coupler connected to the gear housing. The gear housing is adapted to mate with the base for rotation about the fixed worm gear upon rotation of the worm.

Abstract: Disclosed systems couple two rotational shafts in axial alignment with each other such that torque can be transferred between the shafts without undesired loading occurring. A shaft coupling system can include an annular mounting housing positioned around a juncture of two rotational shafts with bearings positioned between the shafts and the housing so that the housing prevents radial motion of the shafts while allowing the shafts to rotate about their common axis. One shaft can be coupled to an engine and the other shaft can be coupled to a shaft-driven device such as a hydraulic pump. One shaft can be smaller in diameter and piloted into a recess in the end of the other shaft. In some embodiments, the two shafts have about the same diameter and are linked via a torque coupler within an annular mounting housing that allows rotation but limits radial motion of the shafts.

Abstract: A connecting device for a chainring of a bicycle is disclosed, including a connecting disc, a shaft, and a crank. The connecting disc is adapted to be engaged with a chainring, and has an axial bore, a bulging portion bulging from a central portion of the connecting disc, and a surrounding portion, which is flat, and surrounds an outer periphery of the bulging portion. The shaft passes through the axial bore to be fixedly engaged with the connecting disc. The shaft has a connecting end. The crank has a connecting end engaged with the connecting end of the shaft, and a bearing end adapted to bear an external force to make the crank rotate around the shaft. Whereby, the amount of materials used to make the connecting device is decreased. At the same time, the manufacturing cost, the size, and the weight of the connecting device are all reduced.

Abstract: A fixed type constant velocity universal joint of a track groove crossing type has track grooves of an inner joint member formed so as to be mirror-image symmetrical with the paired track grooves of an outer joint member with respect to a joint center plane at an operating angle of 0°. The track grooves of both the joint members each have a length corresponding to a maximum operating angle required for a rear-wheel drive shaft. Further, each axial clearance between the inner joint member and the cage is set larger than an axial clearance formed by a ball track clearance between each of balls and each track groove.

Abstract: A friction plate has a plurality of friction material segments circularly fixed on an annular core plate, wherein each of the friction material segments includes an oil groove having an opening that opens in the direction of an outer circumferential edge of the friction plate and an end portion that ends between an inner circumferential edge and the outer circumferential edge, oil passages in communication in the direction of the inner and the outer circumferential edges of the friction plate are provided among the friction material segments, and at least some of the oil passages have a first shape, the width of which in a circumferential direction decreases from the inner circumferential edge of the friction plate toward the outer circumferential edge thereof.

Abstract: The invention comprises a clutch device having an actuating device, wherein the actuating device has an electrical eddy current brake. The eddy current brake has a brake stator with at least one coil and a brake rotor with a brake region, wherein the brake region has a first layer which is electrically conductive and which has a first lateral face and a second lateral face, the first lateral face facing toward the coil and the second lateral face facing away from the coil. The brake region has a second layer which is magnetic and which is connected to the second lateral face. The invention further comprises a corresponding production method.

Abstract: A clutch assembly comprises a housing; a first drive part rotatingly drivable around an axis of rotation; a second drive part rotatable relative to the first drive part; a clutch which is arranged in the power path between the first drive part and the second drive part and which comprises a first clutch part which is connected to the first drive part in a rotationally fixed and axially movable way and a second clutch part which is drivingly connected to the second drive part; a controllable actuator for actuating the clutch; a sensor unit for determining a position signal which represents the axial position of the first clutch part, wherein the sensor unit comprises a target element which is at least indirectly connected to the first clutch part, and a sensor connected to the housing for recording a position of the target element; and adjusting means for adjusting the position of the sensor relative to the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting a friction coefficient of an automated clutch, wherein a current friction coefficient (RK) is determined by a comparison with a moment of the internal combustion engine during a slipping phase of the clutch. In a method, in which the adaptation over the entire operation of the motor vehicle is possible, the current friction coefficient (RK) is pilot-controlled to a long-term friction coefficient (RL) in a non-slipping phase of the clutch and/or in the event of a torque signal that cannot be monitored.

Abstract: A shift control device includes: a selector configured to receive operation of selecting a shift range of an automatic transmission and output selection information corresponding to the operation, the automatic transmission being configured to convert and output driving force of an engine; a range switch controller configured to switch the shift range in accordance with the selection information; a parking mechanism configured to bring the automatic transmission into a parking state by locking rotation of the automatic transmission; a clutch configured to turn on/off transmission of driving force; a clutch controller configured to control operation of the clutch in accordance with the selection information; and a delay setter configured to set delay time until driving of the parking pawl starts on the basis of rotation speed difference and oil temperature of the automatic transmission when selection information indicating that the parking range is selected is output.

Abstract: At the time when a hydraulic actuator is operated to engage a dog clutch, after it is detected that a hydraulic pressure for operating the hydraulic actuator is higher than or equal to a predetermined hydraulic pressure, it is determined whether the dog clutch is not engaged. Therefore, non-engagement determination due to insufficient hydraulic pressure for operating the hydraulic actuator is prevented. Thus, at the time when the hydraulic actuator is operated to engage the dog clutch, it is possible to prevent consumption of time to engage the dog clutch due to unnecessary re-engagement operation.

Abstract: A system for controlling transmission shifting includes a controller that receives a shift request signal and determines if a clutch has been unapplied for more than a predetermined time. With a yes determination, a maximum fill time value for hydraulic fluid to be applied to a clutch control circuit is determined, the maximum fill time value being a function of time the clutch has been unapplied and temperature. A signal indicative of an amount of engine RPM flare after the transmission executes the requested shift is received and a modified maximum fill time value is determined as a function of this flare. The modified maximum fill time value is stored as a replacement for the maximum fill time value for use with a subsequent transmission shifts using this clutch, and reduces an amount of air in the control circuit and an amount of flare with subsequent transmission shifts.

Abstract: A vehicle launch control method may include judging, by a controller, whether or not a vehicle starts to be launched, determining, by the controller, target clutch torque through a designated first determination method and controlling a clutch based on the determined target clutch torque, upon judging that the vehicle starts to be launched, and determining, by the controller, target clutch torque through a designated second determination method differing from the first determination method and controlling the clutch based on the determined target clutch torque, when an engine speed variation and engine speed jerk respectively satisfy designated variation conditions and jerk conditions during determination of the target clutch torque through the first determination method and control of the clutch based on the determined target clutch torque.

Abstract: A parking brake unit of a brake device for braking a wheel includes a first piston having a first engaging part on an inner circumference thereof, the first piston being configured to move in first direction by pressure of the hydraulic fluid supplied to a pressure chamber defined in the back thereof, a first biasing member configured to bias the first piston in second direction, opposite to the first direction, a second piston slidably provided on the inner circumference of the first piston, the second piston having a second engaging part on an outer circumference thereof, and an engaging member configured to cause the first engaging part and the second engaging part to engage with each other, in which the second piston causes a brake lining to move in direction bringing the wheel to be in a braking state, when the first piston moves in the second direction.

Abstract: Caliper bodies are provided which comprise two transversally spaced apart side formations and one or more transversally extending bridge portions, which connect the first and second side formations. Each bridge portion has a closed loop structure with an extrados, an intrados, two connecting portions transversally spaced apart connecting the extrados to the intrados and a through cavity, which extends in a tangential direction between the extrados and the intrados.

Abstract: An apparatus for a vehicle is provided that includes and axle and an articulating brake component mounting plate carried by the axle. The articulating brake component mounting plate has an inner portion and an outer portion, and the position of the outer portion is adjustable with respect to the inner portion. Either the inner portion or the outer portion defines an adjustment nut aperture. An adjustment nut is located in the adjustment nut aperture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brake disc for vehicles including a ring-shaped disc part provided with an insertion space formed at the central region thereof, a hub part disposed within the insertion space and provided with recesses formed on the external circumferential surface thereof, and connection parts configured to connect the disc part and the hub part, wherein each of the connection parts is divided into a curved section extending from the internal circumferential surface of the disc part and having both curved side surfaces and a rectilinear section extending from the curved section, having both flat side surfaces and inserted into each of the recess, and widths of the curved section and the rectilinear section are decreased in a direction toward the hub part.

Abstract: A method for maintaining a brake system in a vehicle with a hydraulic vehicle brake and an electromechanical brake device with an electric brake motor includes preparing the brake system for maintenance operations by actuating the electric brake motor to displace a transmission member into a retracted position that is remote from a brake starting position in which a brake lining is located adjacent to a brake disk of the wheel brake device. The method further includes actuating the electric brake motor to displace the transmission member in the direction of the brake starting position after completion of the maintenance operations.

Abstract: A brake disk has a wear-reducing surface coating including a wear indicator and a friction ring. The wear indicator is a raised portion on the friction ring and is underneath the surface coating. The raised portion runs around the friction ring in the form of a wavy line, for example. The raised portion has a height which corresponds to a wear limit.

Abstract: A friction material for a clutch pad, including a fiber material and a filler material. The fiber material includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and a thickness between the first and second surfaces. The filler material includes tung oil and phenolic resin. The tung oil is saturated within the fiber material from the first surface through a first portion of the thickness, while the phenolic resin is saturated within the fiber material from the second surface through a second portion of the thickness.