Abstract: A connecting rod bearing for a crankpin of a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine includes a pair of half bearings forming a cylindrical shape. Each half bearing has a main cylindrical portion including a circumferentially central portion of the half bearing, and crush reliefs formed on both circumferential sides of the main cylindrical portion with a wall thickness being smaller than that of the main cylindrical portion. At least one half bearing has an axial groove which extends in an axial direction on a slide surface of the main cylindrical portion, and is apart from the circumferentially central portion by a circumferential angle of 10° or more toward a forward side in a rotation direction of the crankpin, and apart from the crush relief by a circumferential angle of 10° or more toward the circumferentially central portion.

Abstract: The ball socket assembly includes a housing with an inner bore, and a bearing is received in the inner bore. The bearing is made as a monolithic piece of a plastic material and has a curved bearing surface which surrounds a ball cavity. The ball socket assembly also includes a ball stud with a ball portion and a shank portion. The ball portion is received in the ball cavity of the bearing and has an equator. The curved bearing surface of the bearing is in slidable contact with the ball portion on opposite axial sides of the equator. The plastic material of the bearing comprises 8-12 mass percent petratetrafluoroethylene, 2-6 mass percent carbon fibers, and the remainder acetal.

Abstract: Generally described, aspects of the disclosed subject matter are directed to a rotatable bushing, such as, for example, a bushing for use in automotive suspension and steering joints. The rotatable bushing includes a housing, an elastomeric portion engaging the outer surface of the housing, and a sleeve positioned within the housing. The sleeve is configured to rotate with respect to the housing and generally includes a central bore for receiving a rod or fastener therethrough. The elastomeric portion is configured to deflect such that the sleeve is moveable in at least one of an axial direction and a radial direction with respect to an outer surface of the elastomeric portion.

Abstract: A journal bearing includes: a carrier ring having a cylindrical shape: at least two bearing pads disposed on a radially inner side of the carrier ring and configured to support a rotor shaft; at least one oil-supply unit disposed on the radially inner side of the carrier ring, for supplying lubricant oil to a gap between the bearing pad and the rotor shaft; a pair of side plates disposed on both end portions of the carrier ring with respect to an axial direction, along an outer periphery of the rotor shaft; and at least one opening configured to bring a bearing interior space surrounded by the at least two bearing pads and the pair of side plates into communication with atmosphere, and discharge the lubricant oil to outside via the bearing interior space.

Abstract: Provided is a vibration reduction device for a bearing, including: a bearing tube (50) which is spaced apart from an outer race of a bearing at a predetermined interval and surrounds the outer race; and a link (100) which is disposed between the outer race and the bearing tube, in which the link includes an outer race connecting portion (120) which is in contact with the outer race, and a tube connecting portion (130) which is in contact with the bearing tube, such that vibration reduction performance is implemented by the bearing, tube and the link installed at an outer side of the bearing, and as a result, the vibration reduction device may be applied to various fields in which it is necessary to minimize vibration.

Abstract: A extension mechanism for coupling with a closure panel to assist in opening and closing of the closure panel for at least a portion of a path including a housing member, an extension member and one or more bushings for positioning the extension member within the housing member. The bushings can provide friction for assisting in hold positions of the extension mechanism. The extension mechanism can be incorporated as part of a biasing strut such as a spring configured strut.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement includes a shaft, at least one contact bearing and at least one non-contact bearing and a controller. The controller is configured to control a magnitude of a restoring force applied to the shaft by the non-contact bearing in accordance with a sensed parameter such that a stiffness of the shaft is modified such that one or more resonance frequencies of the shaft are moved away from one or more external forcing frequencies.

Abstract: A main bearing for a journal portion of a crankshaft includes a pair of upper and lower half bearings forming a cylindrical shape. Each half bearing includes a main cylindrical portion including a circumferentially central portion and having a slide surface, and crush reliefs formed on both circumferential sides of the slide surface. Only the upper half bearing includes an oil groove on its inner peripheral surface, and an oil hole pierced from the oil groove to an outer peripheral surface. The lower half bearing includes an axial groove on the slide surface that is arranged apart from the circumferentially central portion toward the forward side by a circumferential angle of 10° or more, and apart from the crush relief located on the forward side by a circumferential angle of 10° or more.

Abstract: A hub unit bearing includes: an outer ring member; an inner ring member; and a cage. The cage includes a large-diameter side annular portion, a small-diameter side annular portion, pillar portions which axially couple the large-diameter side annular portion and the small-diameter side annular portion, and pockets which are formed between the pillar portions adjacent to each other in a circumferential direction. The pillar portions are formed to be inclined from the small-diameter side annular portion toward the large-diameter side annular portion. An outer diameter surface of the small-diameter side annular portion is formed as a tapered surface which is diameter-expanded toward the large-diameter side annular portion. At least one of the outer diameter surface of the cage and an inner diameter surface of the cage is formed as a cylindrical surface.

Abstract: Rolling bearings and methods of making the same are disclosed. The rolling bearing may include an inner ring, an outer ring and rolling elements arranged radially or axially between the inner ring and the outer ring. A coating may be formed at least partially on the inner ring, and/or on the outer ring, and/or on the rolling elements, wherein the coating is formed predominantly from tungsten and is configured to prevent white etching cracks. The rolling bearing may be used in a wind turbine.

Abstract: A bearing retaining element for bicycle headset bearings includes a basic element which, in a mounted state, at least partly surrounds a steerer tube. The basic element retains a clamping element which also, in the mounted state, at least partly surrounds the steerer tube. Further, a clamping member in particular configured as a grub screw is provided which acts upon the clamping element for clampingly fixing the clamping element to the steerer tube.

Abstract: A load reduction assembly includes an annular bearing cone configured to extend between a bearing assembly and a frame assembly and form a first load path therebetween. The load reduction assembly further includes an annular recoupler member configured to extend between the bearing assembly and the frame assembly and form a second load path therebetween. The second load path is parallel to the first load path. The recoupler member includes a shape memory alloy configured to change stiffness in response to a change in a stress condition, thereby regulating an imbalance condition of a rotor shaft coupled to the bearing assembly.

Abstract: Provided is a diagnosis method of appropriately recognizing a state of a rolling surface of a track member of a rolling guide device or a lubrication state of rolling elements using a sensor mounted to the rolling guide device. The diagnosis method is applied to a rolling guide device including: a track member having a rolling surface extending along a longitudinal direction of the track member; and a moving member, which is assembled to the track member through intermediation of a plurality of rolling elements configured to roll on the rolling surface so that the moving member is movable along the track member, and has an endless circulation path for the rolling elements.

Abstract: Connection arrangement between a shaft and a bore, wherein the connection can be produced via a pressing operation and a subsequent soldering operation. An object on which the invention is based is to improve a connection arrangement in such a manner that sufficient wetting of the components with solder is provided even in unfavorable circumstances in terms of fit and that, before the soldering operation, the connection between the pressed-in shaft and bore has at least one gap. The circumferential length of the at least one gap and/or the sum of all the circumferential lengths of the gaps is less than the circumferential length of the bore. The resulting gaps have a gap width between 0.05 and 0.2 mm, preferably 0.1 mm. With these gap widths, it is possible to achieve a particularly good flow of solder during soldering.

Abstract: A method of assembling an electric power steering assembly includes providing a shaft that extends along a longitudinal axis between a first shaft end and a second shaft end. The method further includes extruding or drawing the shaft through a die to define a spline that extends between the first shaft end and the second shaft end. The spline includes a first tooth having a first tip. The method still further includes applying a sleeve over a portion of the spline, such that the sleeve extends from the second shaft end towards the first shaft end.

Abstract: A constant velocity universal joint includes outer and inner joint members configured to transmit torque therebetween through intermediation of balls while allowing angular displacement. A power transmission shaft is coupled to the inner joint member. A mounting and dismounting mechanism configured to mount and dismount the power transmission shaft to and from the inner joint member is provided between the inner joint member and the power transmission shaft. The mounting and dismounting mechanism includes a tubular member inserted externally on the power transmission shaft so as to extend from the inner joint member, a fixing member received in the tubular member, and an annular member arranged on an outer periphery of the tubular member. The fixing member is moved in the radial direction along with movement of the annular member in the axial direction so that the fixing member is mountable to and dismountable from the power transmission shaft.

Abstract: A flexible coupling for transmitting torque between parts of a transmission shaft system comprises a tubular section of continuous-fibre-reinforced composite material which has been modified to form a living hinge section with reduced bending stiffness to allow flexion of the tubular section. The tubular section may be modified through the provision of a pattern of formations within the living hinge section. The formations may be in the form of apertures and/or recesses in the continuous-fibre-reinforced composite material to create a plurality of living hinges in the material between, in particular slots and/or grooves.

Abstract: A stem coupling for a hydrant includes: an upper portion defining an upper portion length from a center of a plurality of break-away features defined in the stem coupling to a first end of the stem coupling; and a lower portion defining an lower portion length from the center of the plurality of break-away features defined in the stem coupling to a second end of the stem coupling distal from the first end of the stem coupling, the lower portion length equaling at least two times the upper portion length.

Abstract: A clutch (1), includes an input side (2) which is prepared for the introduction of torque, and an output side (3) which is prepared for the forwarding of torque to at least one transmission input shaft (4). The clutch includes first friction elements (5) as part of a first multiple disc assembly (6) and having second friction elements (7) as part of a second multiple disc assembly (8). The first friction elements (5) are connected to the input side (2) in a torque-transmitting manner and the second friction elements (7) are connected to the output side (3) in a torque-transmitting manner. The first and second friction elements (5, 7) can be brought into frictional engagement with one another by way of a pressing force (F), in order to transmit a torque (M) from the input side (2) to the output side (3). At least one leaf spring (9) is provided which is configured to boost the pressing force (F).

Abstract: Disclosed a regulator for clutch actuator. The regulator for clutch actuator includes a housing having a cylindrical damping space inside, a first fluid path interconnecting the damping space and a master cylinder, and a second fluid path interconnecting the damping space and a an operating cylinder. The regulator further includes a flexible valve member contained in the damping space for reducing vibrations. The flexible valve member comprises a first inflow guiding portion configured to receive and guide fluid from the first fluid path. The first inflow guiding portion has a plurality of through holes such that elastic deformation of the first inflow guiding portion reduces vibration when fluid flow into the cylindrical damping space from the master cylinder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotary feedthrough (6) for a fluid comprising a first component (44) with a first supply line (50) and a second component (42) with a second supply line (56), which are arranged radially nested to form an intermediate annular space (52) and are rotatable relative to one another, wherein the first supply line (50) and the second supply line (56) are fluidly connected or fluidly connectable via a connection space (54) formed in the annular space (52). At least one closure part (62) is arranged in the annular space (52) and is translatable from an open position, in which the first and second supply line (50, 56) are fluidly connected via the connection space (54), into a closed position, in which the first and second supply line (50, 56) are fluidly decoupled. The present invention further relates to a clutch arrangement (2) comprising such a rotary feedthrough (6).

Abstract: A clutch system for a motor vehicle includes a friction clutch and a magnetic clutch. The friction clutch is for transmitting a torque between a torque-introducing element and a torque-discharging element. The magnetic clutch is for actuating the friction clutch. The magnetic clutch includes an open position and a closed position, an axially displaceable permanent magnet, and an electromagnet for axially displacing the permanent magnet between the open position and the closed position of the magnetic clutch. The electromagnet has an activated state and a deactivated state. The permanent magnet is held magnetically fixed in the open position or in the closed position of the magnetic clutch when the electromagnet is in the deactivated state.

Abstract: A control system is provided for controlling movements of an end effector connected to a clutch output of at least one magnetorheological (MR) fluid clutch apparatus. A clutch driver is configured to drive the at least one MR fluid clutch apparatus between a controlled slippage mode, in which slippage between a clutch input and the clutch output of the MR fluid clutch apparatus varies, and a lock mode, in which said slippage between the clutch input and the clutch output is maintained below a given threshold, the clutch output transmitting movement to the end effector. A motor driver is configured to control a motor output of at least one motor, the motor output coupled to the clutch input. A mode selector module is configured to receive signals representative of at least one movement parameter of the end effector, the mode selector module selecting a mode between the controlled slippage mode and the lock mode of the clutch driver based on the signals, and switching the selected mode based on the signals.

Abstract: A wedge clutch includes an inner race, such as a hub, and an outer race, such as a carrier. Torque can be selectively transferred between the inner and outer races. The wedge clutch includes a plurality of wedge segments arranged about a central axis, circumferentially separated from each other, and collectively forming an annular wedge plate disposed between the inner and outer races. An actuating cage is coupled to the wedge plate and axially moveable relative to the wedge plate. The actuating cage includes projections that extend at an angle different from and relative to the central axis. To lock the wedge clutch, the actuating cage is moved axially, causing the projections to press between the wedge plate segments. This causes the wedge plate segments to expand radially, engaging with the outer race and transferring torque from the hub to the outer race.

Abstract: A clutch assembly is disclosed. The clutch assembly includes a rotational component including a hub configured to rotate relative to a mounted component; and a clutch configured to selectively transmit rotational input from the mounted component to the hub. The clutch includes a first ring including a first surface; a second ring including a second surface; a cage defining a plurality of pockets which are bounded by the first surface and the second surface; and a plurality of rollers each positioned in a respective one of the plurality of pockets. The first ring includes a pair of ramps in each pocket. The second ring rotates relative to the first ring when the plurality of rollers are in a neutral position between the pair of ramps, and the second ring rotates with the first ring when the plurality of rollers are positioned on either of the ramps.

Abstract: A brake device for braking rotation of an input shaft, comprises a selectively operable trigger brake comprising a preloaded torsion spring rotationally coupled to the input shaft but permitting a limited rotational movement between the trigger brake and the input shaft; and a roller jamming mechanism operable upon the relative rotation between the trigger brake and the input shaft exceeding a predetermined amount to stop rotation of the input shaft upon operation of the trigger brake.

Abstract: A centrifugal clutch includes an angle plate, an inner basket, a pre-stressing element, and a coupling pin. The angle plate has an elongated hole and a loading section with a first side. The coupling pin is inserted into the elongated hole. A pre-stressing element stop is attached to the pre-stressing element and a coupling pin stop is attached to the coupling pin. The coupling pin is arranged to at least partially transmit axial movement of the angle plate to the inner basket. In an intermediate operating position, a relative movement between the angle plate and the coupling pin is possible when the inner basket rotates relative to the angle plate, and the coupling pin stop is matched to the pre-stressing element stop and the loading section so that the first side of the loading section has a maximum contact area to transmit a force to the pre-stressing element.

Abstract: A method and a system for controlling a backlash of a powertrain included in a vehicle in connection with a gear shifting operation is presented. The method comprises: controlling, in connection with a first gear shifting operation, a clutch included in the powertrain to a slipping position, in which slipping position the clutch transfers a slipping torque that is less than a torque being transferred in a closed position for the clutch; analyzing a change of a rotational speed for an input shaft of a gearbox included in the powertrain; determining a position for the clutch, for which position the change of the rotational speed has a value corresponding to a backlash torque, the backlash torque having a predetermined value for eliminating the backlash; and utilizing the determined clutch position for controlling the clutch in connection with a second subsequent gear shifting operation.

Abstract: A braking apparatus may include: a torque plate unit; a piston unit coupled to a shoe liner and configured to be movable inside the torque plate unit; and a dust boot including a boot body enclosing the piston unit and installed between the torque plate unit and the piston unit, and a shape retainer having an annular shape and inserted into one end of the boot body.

Abstract: A surgical tool that includes a drive housing, an elongate shaft that extends from the drive housing, and a plurality of drive cables extending within the elongate shaft between the drive housing and an end effector coupled to a distal end of the elongate shaft. A cable brake assembly is at least partially arranged within a cavity defined in the drive housing or the elongate shaft, the cable brake assembly having one or more brakes and a brake pad engageable with one or more of the plurality of drive cables. The cable brake assembly is actuatable between a first position, where the plurality of drive cables are free to move longitudinally within the elongate shaft, and a second position, where the one or more brakes and the brake pad engage and prevent the one or more of the plurality of drive cables from moving.

Abstract: A brake disc for arrangement in a vehicle to rotate around a rotational axis includes first and second annular braking surfaces extending radially between an inner braking surface radius and an outer braking surface radius. Each of the first and second braking surfaces has an annular proximal portion, an annular distal portion, and an annular central portion. At least one of the first and second braking surfaces is structured to protrude from a base plane perpendicular to the rotational axis to exhibit a surface profile cross-section with a plane including the rotational axis. A protrusion distance from the base plane to the surface profile cross-section as a function of radial distance from the rotational axis exhibits a minimum protrusion distance at a minimum protrusion radial position in the central portion, and the protrusion distance increases with increasing radial distance from the minimum protrusion radial position everywhere in the central portion.

Abstract: A hydraulic brake caliper assembly comprising a support bracket, a caliper, and a pair of spaced apart brake pad assemblies, each comprising a backing plate and a brake pad of friction material secured to the backing plate. The support bracket includes a pair of abutment sections associated with each brake pad assembly that are located so that during frictional engagement of the brake pad with a rotating brake disc one of the abutment sections abuts the backing plate of the brake pad to transfer reaction forces applied to the brake pads by the brake disc into the caliper. One of the brake pad assemblies further comprises an inner shim secured to the back face of the backing plate that faces away from the brake pad, and an outer shim that overlays the inner shim and is secured to the backing plate by a plurality of retaining clips.

Abstract: A brake drum usable in a vehicle includes a substantially cylindrical wall having an end surface at one axial end thereof, with the substantially cylindrical wall defining a radially inwardly facing wear surface to be engaged by a friction lining upon brake actuation during operation of the vehicle. A radially extending drum section is joined by way of a corner section to another axial end of the substantially cylindrical wall and, together with the substantially cylindrical wall and the corner section, forms a drum interior volume. To provide for discharge of particles from the drum interior volume, the substantially cylindrical wall has a circumferentially extending cut away section in the wear surface located adjacent to the one axial wall end.

Abstract: In an electric linear motion actuator, while an axially forward load is not being applied to an object by an outer ring member, a preload is applied to a frictionally coupling surface by an elastic member, and, when the axially forward load is applied to the object by the outer ring member, an axial load applied to the frictionally coupling surface decreases by an amount equal to the axially rearward reaction force which the outer ring member receives from the object. The electric linear motion actuator includes a load sensor for supporting, through planetary rollers and a carrier, the axially rearward reaction force. The load sensor is arranged such that any change in magnitude of an axially forward load applied through a snap ring will not affect the value of the axially rearward reaction force detected by the load sensor.

Abstract: A wireless brake pad monitor system comprising a number of brake pad monitors operable to measure and monitor the physical state of a number of brake pads. Each brake pad monitor is further in wireless communication with at least one other brake pad monitor of the system. One brake pad monitor of the system may be configured to act as a coordinating member of the network to organize and command the other brake pad monitors.

Abstract: A brake system that includes a brake piston, a rotary to linear stage mechanism, and a clutch. The brake piston extends along a longitudinal axis. The brake piston includes a piston pocket. The rotary to linear stage mechanism includes a spindle and a nut. The nut is received in the piston pocket. The brake system is operable in a first braking application and in a second braking application. During the first braking application, the clutch is adapted to provide for the nut to rotate about the longitudinal axis. During the second braking application, the clutch is adapted to restrict or prevent the nut from rotating about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A non-asbestos friction material which comprises a fibrous base, a binder, a lubricating material, and an organic/inorganic filler, the friction material having a copper component content of 5 wt % or less with respect to the whole friction material composition and containing neither iron as an elemental metal nor any iron-based alloy. A carbon material which, in analysis by X-ray diffraction, has a (002)-planed value of 0.336-0.342 nm has been incorporated as at least some of the lubricating material in an amount of 2-6 wt % with respect to the whole friction material composition.

Abstract: To provide the manufacturing method for a copper and elemental copper free NAO friction material providing an excellent fade resistance and high mechanical strength. [Means to Resolve] This manufacturing method includes the mixing step of mixing the raw friction material compounds to obtain the raw friction material mixture, the kneading step to apply the raw friction material mixture in the sealed type kneader to knead while maintaining the melting temperature of the thermosetting resin in the kneader or higher but lower than the curing temperature (temperature to start curing) under the predetermined pressure to obtain the kneaded raw friction material, the sizing step of sizing the kneaded raw friction material to obtain the raw friction material granulation article, and the hot press molding step of filling the raw friction material sized particles in the molding die to hot press molded by the press machine.

Abstract: An extension spring assembly including a helical extension spring having a plurality of coils and at least a sacrificial anode mounted to the extension spring such that the sacrificial anode is in direct electrically conductive contact with the extension spring.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protective devices. A protective equipment device may include a high mass member; and a nanoparticle shock wave attenuating material layer disposed on the high mass member. The nanoparticle shock wave attenuating material layer may include a gradient nanoparticle layer including a plurality of nanoparticles of different diameters that are arranged in a gradient array; and a carbon allotrope layer disposed in proximity to the gradient nanoparticle layer, the carbon allotrope layer comprising a plurality of carbon allotrope members suspended in a matrix.

Abstract: Deformable spacers and spacer assemblies absorb energy when flange bolts are subjected to compressive axial loads by plastically deforming, failing in shear, rupturing or in a combination of failure modes so the flange bolts and the flanges connected thereby are not damaged. One deformable spacer may have a hollow cylindrical body with a plurality of elongated slots there through. Another deformable spacer may have an annular stiffener extending inwardly from an inner surface of a hollow cylindrical body. A spacer assembly may include an inner cylindrical body, and outer cylindrical body, and an annular shoulder extending from one of the bodies and engaged by the other body shears when a shear failure load is applied to the flange bolt. Another spacer assembly may include an annular belt around a cylindrical body so that the belt will rupture before the cylindrical body plastically deforms.

Abstract: Deformable spacers and spacer assemblies absorb energy when flange bolts are subjected to compressive axial loads by plastically deforming, failing in shear, rupturing or in a combination of failure modes so the flange bolts and the flanges connected thereby are not damaged. One deformable spacer may have a hollow cylindrical body with a plurality of elongated slots there through. Another deformable spacer may have an annular stiffener extending inwardly from an inner surface of a hollow cylindrical body. A spacer assembly may include an inner cylindrical body, and outer cylindrical body, and an annular shoulder extending from one of the bodies and engaged by the other body shears when a shear failure load is applied to the flange bolt. Another spacer assembly may include an annular belt around a cylindrical body so that the belt will rupture before the cylindrical body plastically deforms.

Abstract: A damping force-adjusting valve includes: a valve disc that includes an annular inner peripheral seat portion on which a leaf valve is stacked, an annular valve seat where the leaf valve is separated/seated, and an annular window provided between the inner peripheral seat portion and the valve seat; and a sustaining portion that is provided between the inner peripheral seat portion and the valve seat and suppresses deformation of the leaf valve. An end of the sustaining portion facing the leaf valve more protrudes toward the leaf valve than an end of the valve seat facing the leaf valve when seen in an axial direction.

Abstract: A damping valve device for a vibration damper includes a first damping valve that moves into a through-flow operating position in a first operating range with increasing flow velocity of a damping medium. A second operating range with a progressive damping force characteristic is influenced by a throttle point in connection with a valve body that can be transferred into a throttle position. The valve body moves in closing direction with increasing flow velocity of the damping medium and is arranged in series with the damping valve. The valve body is constructed as a ring element with variable diameter that executes a radial closing movement in direction of a flow guide surface in which a defined minimum passage cross section is maintained.

Abstract: A smart fluid damper includes a damper body defining a cavity with smart fluid. A piston head is disposed within the cavity and is slidingly displaceable. A flow control element is disposed within the cavity. The flow control element includes a main body having a central core, and an outer housing that surrounds the main body and is spaced apart therefrom to define a fluid passage between the main body and the outer housing. The fluid passage extends axially through the main body to permit fluid flow therethrough. The central core includes an energizable coil operable to apply a field. A plurality of field barriers are provided, each operable to locally block the field generated by the energizable coil such that the field cannot pass directly therethrough. The field barriers are configured to focus the field within the fluid passage.

Abstract: A hydraulic mount for a vehicle includes: a core bush coupled to a bolt; a main rubber formed on an outer surface of the core bush; an orifice portion coupled to a lower portion of the main rubber to divide an upper fluid chamber and a lower fluid chamber; and a lower rubber film coupled to a lower portion of the orifice portion. The orifice portion includes an upper nozzle plate formed with a first fluid inlet and outlet port, a lower nozzle plate formed with a fluid path and a second fluid inlet and outlet port, and a cylinder-type membrane vertically arranged between the upper nozzle plate and the lower nozzle plate, and a pattern of crests and valleys is formed along a circumference of the membrane, the pattern of crests and valleys selectively contacting the upper nozzle plate and the lower nozzle plate.

Abstract: A hydraulic mount for a vehicle includes: a core bush coupled to a bolt; a main rubber formed on an outer surface of the core bush; an orifice portion coupled to a lower portion of the main rubber so as to divide an upper fluid chamber and a lower fluid chamber, the orifice portion including a lower plate and an upper plate; and a membrane mounted between the lower plate and the upper plate. A fluid path is formed on an upper surface portion of the lower plate, a lower inlet and outlet port is formed on a predetermined position of the fluid path, an upper inlet and outlet port communicating with the fluid path is formed on the upper plate, a concave groove portion and a fixing end are repeatedly and uniformly formed along a circumference of the upper plate so as to cover the fluid path on the lower plate and be coupled thereto, and the membrane is exposed through the concave groove portion.

Abstract: A fluid-filled tubular vibration-damping device including: an inner shaft member and an outer tube member connected elastically; a non-compressible fluid filling region formed between the members; and a partition wall rubber partitioning the filling region into fluid chambers at axially-opposite sides thereof connected by an orifice passage, wherein the partition wall rubber protrudes into the filling region on one of inner shaft member side and outer tube member side, while a concave groove opens to the filling region extending in a peripheral direction on an other of the sides, and a tip part of the partition wall rubber is inserted in the concave groove without being compressed in an axis-perpendicular direction and is configured to be axially pressed against an inner face of the concave groove to constitute a sealer fluid-tightly obstructing a space between the partition wall rubber and the inner face.

Abstract: A vibration isolation system for compactly mounting a vibrating component, such as an air compressor, to an object, such as an air tank, is described. The system may include a rod and bumper system to isolate the vibrations generated by the air compressor from the vehicle or object that it is mounted to. A primary isolation subsystem may include a rod suspension design which consumes significantly less space than existing solutions. The rod is able to achieve equal spring rates in any direction.

Abstract: A hybrid module is configured for arrangement in a torque path upstream from a transmission and downstream from an internal combustion engine. The hybrid module includes an electric motor and a clutch. The electric motor includes a rotor and a rotor carrier supporting the rotor. The hybrid module also includes a damper assembly fixed to the rotor carrier. The clutch is configured for selectively coupling the damper assembly to a shaft drivingly coupled to the internal combustion engine. The damper assembly includes an output configured for connecting to an input shaft of the transmission.