Abstract: A meshing engagement device includes a movable member; a first engaging element; a spring member; first engaging teeth formed on the first engaging element; and a second engaging element having second engaging teeth which engage with the first engaging teeth. Further, the meshing engagement device switches between an engagement state and a disengagement state, and the engagement state includes: a first engagement state where the spring member is brought into a state where the spring member is contracted in the axial direction; and a second engagement state where the spring member is brought into a state where the spring member is further contracted in the axial direction compared to the spring member in the first engagement state.

Abstract: Transmissions and clutch assemblies for transmissions are disclosed herein. A transmission includes an input shaft, an output shaft, and a clutch assembly. The input shaft is configured to receive rotational power. The output shaft is configured to transmit rotational power to a load. The clutch assembly is coupled between the input shaft and the output shaft to selectively transmit rotational power therebetween in use of the transmission. The clutch assembly includes a housing, a piston, and a disc spring. The piston is movable relative to the housing and cooperates with the housing to at least partially define a first cavity that is configured to receive hydraulic fluid such that a first centrifugal pressure force is created in use of the clutch assembly. The disc spring is movable relative to the housing.

Abstract: A transmission for a vehicle includes a first rotating member for rotation about an axis and a second rotating member for rotation about the axis. The first rotating member and the second rotating member are connectable to each other such that the first rotating member and the second rotating member are rotationally locked relative to each other for transferring torque between the first rotating member and the second rotating member. The transmission comprises a sensor arrangement for measuring a relative angular position of the first rotating member and the second rotating member while at least one of the first rotating member and the second rotating member is rotating.

Abstract: A magnetorheological brake device has a stationary holder and two brake components. A first brake component is connected to the holder for conjoint rotation and extends in the axial direction. A second brake component includes a hollow sleeve part which can rotate about the first brake component. A gap is formed between the first and second brake components. At least one, two or more rotatable transmission components are arranged in the gap. The gap is filled with a magnetorheological medium. The first brake component has a core which extends in the axial direction and is made of a magnetically conductive material, and an electrical coil which is wound about the core in the axial direction, such that a magnetic field generated by the electrical coil extends across the first brake component.

Abstract: The filtration device enables the separation and collection of dust and particles produced by the pads of a brake assembly. A first separation unit having an air filtration medium, typically annular, is provided in the housing of the device, in order to define an upstream zone where air is admitted, for example tangentially, and a downstream zone in communication with an outlet of the housing for discharging the purified air. The upstream zone is in communication with a lower stage situated lower down, in which a second separation unit is located in order to separate water from particles that have fallen from the upstream zone. A filtration by the second unit is intended to collect clean water and possibly to discharge this water by gravitational flow. The fallen particles remain trapped inside the device, under the first unit.

Abstract: A hydraulic brake caliper piston/plunger tool includes a handle, a barrel with rear and front tubes, and a shaft. The handle is provided therein with a fluid reservoir and a fluid chamber, and pivotally connected with an operation lever having a plunger inserted into the fluid chamber. The shaft is attached with a piston and fitted through the rear tube, the barrel and the front tube. A return spring is fitted around the shaft in a central hole of the barrel, between the piston and the front tube. A front end of the shaft is adapted to be fitted with an accessory for a disc brake. A rear end of the shaft is adapted to be connected with a turning tool. In use, alternately depressing and releasing the operation lever enables fluid to enter the central hole of the barrel to have the piston together with the shaft moved forward.

Abstract: A brake assembly having a retraction spring and a method of assembly. The retraction spring may extend between first and second brake pad assemblies. The retraction spring may include a coil and, may have an end or tip that may be received in a hole in a backplate of a. brake'pad assembly.

Abstract: [Problems] Objects include providing a hook member that can be easily attached to a coil spring and providing a tension spring that includes the hook member. [Solution] A hook member used for being attached to an end part of a coil spring in its axial direction is provided. The hook member includes a hook part for hooking a target member and an attachment part capable of being screwed with an outer circumferential surface and/or an inner circumferential surface of the coil spring. The attachment part has a sliding surface slidable with the outer circumferential surface and/or inner circumferential surface of the coil spring, and the sliding surface has a reverse shape of the outer circumferential surface and/or inner circumferential surface of at least the first turn constituting the coil spring.

Abstract: A spring configured to compress, expand, and provide a force is provided that includes a first ring, a second ring, a third ring, a first plurality of rolling elements arranged between the first and second rings, and a second plurality of rolling elements arranged between the first and third rings. When the spring is compressed, the first ring is configured to be elastically deformed in tension in a radially outwardly direction, and the second and third rings are configured to be elastically deformed in compression in a radially inwardly direction.

Abstract: Improved equipment bases and methods for making and using same are disclosed herein. The equipment base can include a first coated substrate including a first part having a first thickness sized to provide the load-bearing support for the equipment, a first elastomer coating the first part, a second coated substrate positioned adjacent to the first coated substrate, the second coated substrate including a second part having a second thickness sized to provide the load-bearing support for the equipment, and a second elastomer coating the second part. A first seam can be formed between the first and second coated substrates to allow for moisture to pass between the first and second coated substrates so that moisture is allowed to seep away from the bottom of the equipment.

Abstract: A device for absorbing kinetic energy of a vehicle or any other moving body includes at least one bundle of straps formed by at least one strap having at least one first strand and at least one second strand secured by a connection means capable of being progressively destroyed by a tensile force intended to be applied on the first strand of the strap. The device also includes at least one anchoring means suitable for connecting the kinetic energy absorption device to a structure on which is intended to be installed. The anchoring means is arranged downstream of the bundle of straps with respect to a deployment direction of the strap under the tensile force intended to be applied on the first strand of the strap.

Abstract: An active composite variable damping rotational control device includes a variable damping module and a power module. The variable damping module includes a magnetorheological fluid tank and a rotational inertia wheel. The rotational inertia wheel is arranged in the magnetorheological fluid tank fully filled with magneorheological fluid. The power module includes a device tubular cavity, a driver, an encoder and a speed changer. The driver is fixed on the inner wall of the device tubular cavity. The driver, the encoder and the speed changer are coaxial. A driving shaft of the driver passes through the speed changer and extends into the magnetorheological fluid tank to be fixed perpendicularly at the center of the rotational inertia wheel. The control effect of the present invention may not be greatly affected by the change of a structural form and the change of an external load.

Abstract: A spacer (1) for vibration-damped fastening of a mounting part (2) to a carrier part (3), wherein the spacer has a base body (4) with a first flange region (5) and a second flange region (6) which is opposite viewed in the longitudinal direction (L) of the base body and with a passage (7) in which a fastener (8) which is connected to the carrier part, can be received at least sectionally. The base body has an at least two-part design with a first body part (9) and at least a further, second body part (10), wherein the body parts can be detachable connected to one another to create the base body and wherein, in the connected state, a gap region (11) is provided between the first and second flange region, by which the border of a fastening hole (18) configured in the mounting part can be received.

Abstract: A damper assembly comprises a housing disposed on a center axis and defining a fluid chamber for containing a working fluid. A piston is slidably disposed in the fluid chamber dividing the fluid chamber into a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. A piston rod attaches to the piston for moving the piston in the housing. The piston includes a first portion and a second portion defining a first perforation. An outer sleeve has an exterior surface and an interior surface and extends between the first portion and the second portion covering the first perforation. The piston includes a first entry valve and a second entry valve located in the piston and coupled to the piston for limiting the working fluid from flowing into the piston with the first entry valve being disposed adjacent the first portion and the second entry valve being disposed adjacent the second portion.

Abstract: Between an internal component of an operating device that generates vibrations in operation and a cover of the operating device including a radiating surface radiating a noise caused by the vibrations, a block-like vibration suppressing rubber is interposed with an interference. The position where the vibration suppressing rubber is interposed coincides with the position of an antinode in a resonance mode of the resonance frequency of the radiating surface, which resonance frequency matches the frequency of the noise to be reduced. A projection is provided at the position in the cover or the internal component where the vibration suppressing rubber is to be interposed. A mount hole is provided at the vibration suppressing rubber, and the projection is inserted into the vibration suppressing rubber through the mount hole. Thus, the vibration suppressing rubber is mounted.

Abstract: Integrated one-piece drop wire clamps and methods to hold a cable therein. The drop wire clamps comprising a shell with a base portion having a first end and a second end with a longitudinal axis therebetween and opposing side walls extending from the base portion along edges thereof to define a channel therebetween. The side walls are angled with respect to each other and separated by a first distance proximate the first end and a second distance proximate the second end, the second distance smaller than the first distance. The drop wire clamps further include opposing slide wedges disposed within the channel and moveable between a first position and a second position. The side walls bias the slide wedges towards a center of the channel as the slide wedges move from the first position to the second position. Method of securing cable in drop wire clamps also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chain link for an energy guide chain for guiding cables and the like, comprising chain links which are connected in an articulated manner. The chain link has two link plates, which are laterally spaced from each other and which have narrow sides, and at least one pivotal transverse web, which connects the link plates together in an articulated manner and which can be converted into a closed position that connects the link plates together and into an open position that at least partly releases the link plate intermediate space. At least one pivotally designed end region of the transverse web can be secured to the link plate in a latching manner.

Abstract: There is provided with a speed reduction mechanism. An output shaft is arranged on the same axis as an input shaft. A plurality of gears transmit a driving force input to the input shaft to the output shaft. The plurality of gears include an input gear provided on the input shaft, an output gear provided on the output shaft, and a plurality of transmission gears arranged side by side in a circumferential direction of the input shaft.

Abstract: The gear is used for driving pneumatic turbomachinery while providing insignificant impact of the tolerances on the performance parameters leading to extended service life. It comprises a sun shaft (1) supported and driven by at least three planet wheels (2) rotating around their axes, on each side of which in axial direction there is an identical radially-elastic flat frame (7) in the shape of a flat planar closed-contour element having at least three annular bearing slots (7.1) with a cylindrical hole accepting the respective bearings (4) of the planet wheels (2). The bearing slots (7.1) are equidistant from the center of the frame (7) and each two adjacent bearing slots (7.1) are connected to one another via a respective curvilinear bridge (7.2) whose inner bend, towards the center, has an ear formed thereon (7.4) accepting the respective support pillar (6) fixed to the rear housing (5).

Abstract: A shifting manipulation-assisting device and a hub-embedded transmission, wherein in controlling pawls that restrain rotation of sun gears to perform shifting in a planetary gear set, shifting control is properly performed even with a small manipulation force. The shifting manipulation-assisting device includes a pawl control ring having an inner peripheral surface to control laying-down of control pawls, and an outer peripheral surface formed with rotation restricting protrusions; an angle control member positioned on an inner periphery side of a driver; pressing members supported on the angle control member, and positioned between the unidirectionally inclined recesses and an inner peripheral surface of the driver; an elastic connecting body connected to resiliently support the pawl control ring; a fixed support member non-rotatably fixed to the shaft and rotatably supporting the driver; and a return spring connected to reversely rotate and accordingly return the angle control member.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive belt tensioning system that comprises drive assembly detachably attached with mounting bracket. The drive assembly comprises assembly plate, driving mechanism rigidly affixed to the assembly plate, and driving pulley shaft protruding through assembly plate. First axis of rotation of the driving mechanism perpendicular to the assembly plate defines center of rotation of the drive assembly. The driving pulley shaft is positioned at first radial distance from the center of rotation of the drive assembly. The mounting bracket defines shaft aperture sized to receive the driving mechanism and radial driving pulley slot that extending circumferentially around a portion of the shaft aperture and sized to receive the driving pulley shaft. An application of torque causes arcuate motion of the driving pulley shaft in the radial driving pulley slot such that distance between the driven pulley and the driving pulley is altered.

Abstract: Provided is a linear movable rotary union including a driving shaft comprising a plurality of fluid supply paths; a hollow middle housing surrounding an outside of the driving shaft and comprising a plurality of first through holes in a sidewall; a plurality of first sealing members provided between the middle housing and the driving shaft to prevent leakage of a fluid; a hollow outer housing surrounding an outside of the middle housing and comprising a plurality of second through holes in a sidewall; and a plurality of second sealing members provided between the middle housing and the outer housing to prevent leakage of the fluid, and wherein the driving shaft is installed to be capable of rotational motion in the middle housing, and the middle housing is installed to be capable of reciprocating motion in an axial direction in the outer housing.

Abstract: An anti-rotation system having a replaceable keyway is disclosed, wherein the system comprises a housing having a bore extending along an axis of the housing, and a housing aperture extending from an outside surface of the housing to the bore and extending along the housing parallel to the axis of the housing; a member configured to slide within the bore along the axis of the housing; an insert defining a keyway removably mounted on the housing wherein the keyway extends at least partially into the housing aperture; and a key carried by the member and engaged with the keyway defined by the insert; wherein the key cooperates with the insert to resist rotation of the member about the axis of the housing.

Abstract: A ball screw spline with reduced size and weight includes: a shaft formed in such a manner that a helical ball screw groove and a straight ball spline groove intersect each other; a ball screw nut having a helical ball screw groove facing the ball screw groove in the shaft, the ball screw nut being configured to allow recirculating a screw ball fitting in the ball screw groove in the shaft; and a ball spline outer race having a straight ball spline groove facing the ball spline groove in the shaft, the ball spline outer race being configured to allow recirculating a spline ball fitting in the ball spline groove in the shaft. The ball screw groove in the shaft is made as deep as or deeper than the ball spline groove in the shaft, and the screw ball is made smaller in diameter than the spline ball.

Abstract: The ball screw device includes: a screw shaft having an N number (N is an integer equal to or larger than 2) of rolling grooves having the same lead; balls configured to roll in the rolling grooves; and a nut member, which is assembled to the screw shaft through intermediation of the balls, and includes one or a plurality of endless circulation paths configured to circulate the balls around the screw shaft. Each of the endless circulation paths of the nut member includes: an N number of load portions, which are configured to allow the balls to roll thereon while bearing a load, and correspond to the N number of rolling grooves, respectively; and an N number of no-load portions, which each couple adjacent ones of the load portions, and are configured to allow the balls to move between the N number of rolling grooves.

Abstract: A hydrokinetic torque-coupling device for a hybrid electric vehicle, comprising a casing rotatable about a rotational axis, a torque converter including an impeller wheel and a turbine wheel, a lockup clutch including a dual piston assembly, and a selectable one-way clutch disposed outside of the casing. The selectable one-way clutch includes an outer race, torque transmitting elements, an inner race drivingly and non-rotatably connectable to the outer race through the torque transmitting elements, and a plurality of actuator members configured to circumferentially displace one of the torque transmitting elements in each pair of the torque transmitting elements. The dual piston assembly includes a main piston and at least one secondary piston having actuator rods. One torque transmitting element of each pair of the torque transmitting elements is moveable by axial movement of the actuator rods of the at least one second lockup piston acting to the actuator members.

Abstract: A torsional vibration damper that a torsional vibration damper having a planetary gear unit, and a manufacturing method of the torsional vibration damper for limiting damages on gears of the planetary gear unit due to dimension errors. In the planetary gear unit, at least one of a sun gear, a ring gear, and a set of planetary gears is/are formed by a press forming method. The gear formed by the press forming method is engaged with the remaining gears in such a manner that a thinner portion of each tooth is individually engaged with a thicker portion of the adjacent teeth of the remaining gears.

Abstract: A power conversion device in the form of a compressor drive constitutes a three channel power sharing transmission which allows power input and/or output from shafts on two of the channels along with hydraulic, electric or potentially pneumatic power input and/or output from the third channel. Varying the input and/or output of hydraulic, electric or pneumatic flow provides a continuously variable transmission function. Several embodiments of the power conversion device are described to drive a supercharger for an internal combustion engine providing a variable ratio coupling allowing effective use of a centrifugal type compressor across a broad range of operational engine speeds.

Abstract: A locking differential assembly (10) includes a differential case (12). A lock ring (40) is selectably engagable with a first side gear (18, 20) to selectably prevent the first side gear (18, 20) and a second side gear (18, 20) from rotating relative to the differential case (12). A plunger (30) is translatable along a plunger axis (55) through a bore (68) in the differential case (12). The plunger (30) is to be in contact with the lock ring (40) at least when the lock ring (40) is engaged with the first side gear (18, 20). A position of the plunger (30) relative to the differential case (12) along the plunger axis (55) is indicative of an engagement status of the lock ring (40). A non-contacting sensor is connected to the differential case (12) and located a fixed, predetermined distance from the differential case (12). The sensor is to detect a proximity of the plunger (30) to the sensor and to output an electrically detectable signal indicative of the engagement status of the lock ring (40).

Abstract: A drive module having a housing, an input pinion, a ring gear driven by the input pinion, a ring gear bearing supporting the ring gear for rotation relative to the housing, a pair of output shafts and a clutch that selectively transmits rotary power between the ring gear and the output shafts. The clutch includes a clutch input, which is rotatably coupled to the ring gear, a clutch plate separator that is rotatably coupled to the clutch input, a pair of clutch outputs, which are each coupled to a respective one of the output shafts, a pair of clutch packs, which transmit rotary power between the clutch input and a respective one of the clutch outputs, and a pair of apply pistons. The apply pistons are housed in the clutch plate separator.

Abstract: A decoupler pulley is provided for automotive belt-driven accessory drives, which utilizes a single torsion coil spring that provides torsional resiliency and overrunning functionality. As the torsion spring expands it increasingly pinches a bushing disposed between a radially expansible hub and pulley to thereby provide proportional damping.

Abstract: One or more guide members for use within a drive unit assembly of a vehicle. The one or more guide members have a body portion with an outer peripheral surface, a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion interposed between the first end portion and second end portion. The intermediate portion of the one or more guide members have a first angularly bent portion defining a first extending portion and a second extending portion extending outward therefrom. The body portion of the one or more guide members have one or more shaft receiving portions therein.

Abstract: A shift lever apparatus for a vehicle is an apparatus, in which by integrating P-range switch function into manual switch function, components for the P-range switch are eliminated and thus the configuration is simplified and cost reduction is achieved.

Abstract: A shift device in which a press-fit column of a control lever is press-fitted into and passed through a press-fit hole in a boot such that the boot forms a seal between the upper side and the lower side of the press-fit hole. A press-fit interference amount between the press-fit column and the press-fit hole is larger at a length direction intermediate side of the press-fit hole than at a length direction end portion side of the press-fit hole. This enables a reduction in the contact force between the press-fit column and a peripheral face of the press-fit hole at the length direction intermediate side of the press-fit hole to be suppressed, enabling the sealing performance of the press-fit hole in the boot to be improved.

Abstract: A gear lever for a motor-vehicle gearbox includes an elongated body, an actuating member arranged on the elongated body and a transmission member arranged within an inner passage of the elongated body. The transmission member is operatively connected to the actuation member and is configured to transmit the movement of the actuation member to a controlled member.

Abstract: An apparatus configured for controlling starting of engine may include a clutch pedal including an ignition lock switch, a starter, a status detecting unit, an electronic clutch mounted between the engine and a transmission, a clutch controller configured to control coupling and releasing of the electronic clutch, check status of the electronic clutch and generate a clutch status data, and a vehicle controller configured to enter coasting running mode based on the vehicle status data, and, during the coasting running mode, operate the starter and restart the engine based on the clutch status data provided from the clutch controller and a switch status data of the ignition lock switch when a position value of an acceleration pedal included in the vehicle status data is equal to or greater than an acceleration reference value.

Abstract: A power train device for a vehicle is provided with a selector valve that is switched between a first state in which oil discharged from an electric oil pump is able to be supplied as a hydraulic fluid to an engagement hydraulic chamber of a vehicle-starting frictional engagement element, and a second state in which the oil is able to be supplied as a lubricating oil to the vehicle-starting frictional engagement element through a first lubricating oil supply circuit, depending on a magnitude of a discharge pressure of a mechanical oil pump.

Abstract: A method for controlling the transmission of a working machine, by which, with at least one sensor of the working machine, at least one specific parameter is determined and transmitted to a control unit for controlling the transmission. The working machine has a lifting mechanism and the at least one specific parameter which characterizes an actuation condition of the lifting mechanism. A predetermined shifting strategy is adapted, by the method, as a function of the at least one specific parameter.

Abstract: A lockup disengagement control device for an automatic transmission including a torque converter including a lockup clutch, and a lockup control section, the lockup disengagement control device includes: when a brake is operated from a brake OFF to a brake ON during a coast traveling in an engagement state of the lockup clutch, the lockup control section being configured to sense an initial deceleration by the brake ON operation, and to set a lockup release vehicle speed to be higher as an absolute value of the initial deceleration is greater, and when a vehicle speed is sensed to be equal to or smaller than the set lockup release vehicle speed in a middle of a brake deceleration scene by the brake ON operation, the lockup control section being configured to disengage the lockup clutch.

Abstract: A drive control system for a motor vehicle operated by electric motor has a drive position selector device and an electronic control unit which is connected to the drive position selector. The drive control system is configured in such a way that when a first alternative automatic drive position is selected a comparatively high, not freely selectable recuperation level can be predefined and crawl mode is deactivated, and when a second alternative automatic drive position is selected at least one constant recuperation level or a sailing mode can be predefined and crawl mode is activated.

Abstract: A power transmission apparatus configured for a vehicle, may include a first input shaft selectively connectable to an engine output shaft, a second input shaft mounted coaxial with the first input shaft and selectively connectable to the engine output shaft, a third input shaft external to the second input shaft and selectively connectable to the engine output shaft, a torque mediating shaft mounted coaxial with the first input shaft, first and second intermediate shafts, an idle shaft, a first shifting section including five gear sets, the first and second intermediate shafts, the torque mediating shaft and the idle shaft, a second shifting section including a planetary gear set having a sun gear fixedly connected to the torque mediating shaft, and an output shaft mounted coaxial with and selectively connectable to the first intermediate shaft and outputting a torque from the first and second shifting sections.

Abstract: A shift by wire parking system includes a park gear including a gear body and a plurality of teeth. The teeth are circumferentially spaced from one another. The park gear defines a plurality of void spaces between each pair of the plurality of teeth. The shift by wire parking system includes a circumferential body sized to fit inside each of the plurality of void spaces to lock a position of the park gear. The circumferential body is movable towards and away from the park gear between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the disengaged position, the circumferential body is disposed outside each of the plurality of void spaces, thereby allowing the park gear to rotate. In the engaged position, the circumferential body is disposed inside one of the void spaces to lock the position of the park gear.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an actuating device for actuating an emergency release of a transmission, including a parking lock, which transmission is mechanically locked by the parking lock when the parking lock is activated, of a motor vehicle, having at least one vehicle-fixed actuating element, by which the parking lock is manually and mechanically deactivatable, and having a tool formed separately from the actuating element via which the actuating element is manually and mechanically actuatable to manually deactivate the parking lock, wherein the actuating element comprises a roller rotatable around an axis of rotation which is rotatable around the axis of rotation by the tool to thus actuate the actuating element.

Abstract: A releasable seal assembly is provided that may include a first extension profile and a second extension profile extending from a core. The first extension profile may include a first exit panel side wing resiliently hinged to the core, and a first host panel side wing extending from the core. The first exit panel side wing and the first host panel side wing may define a first key cavity, and the first exit panel side wing has a first arcuate surface that may define a first retention tongue recess of the first key cavity. Additionally, the first host panel side wing has a second arcuate surface that defines a second retention tongue recess of the first key cavity. The first exit panel side wing may include a first exit panel side wing tongue configured to be received within the second retention tongue recess.

Abstract: A leak-proof plunger pump comprising a plunger base, a reciprocation hole, and a plunger rod matching the reciprocation hole. The outer wall of the lower portion of the plunger base includes external threads and a plug gasket having movement hole matching the plunger rod; the upper surface of the plunger base has a first upper mounting slot, and the lower surface of said plunger base has a first lower mounting slot; the upper surface of the plug gasket includes a second upper mounting slot, and the lower surface of said plug gasket includes a second lower mounting slot; a guide sleeve is configured inside both the first upper mounting slot and the second lower mounting slot. The leak-proof plunger pump can maximize the leak-tightness during the reciprocating movement of the plunger rod, avoid leakage and maintain good operational performance of the plunger pump.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a seal strip for a seal assembly for a turbomachine. The seal strip includes a retaining portion for fixed coupling within a recess in a stationary component of the turbomachine. A plurality of leaf members extend from the retaining portion, and a slit extends between adjacent leaf members of the plurality of leaf members. Each leaf member includes a first stepped edge and an opposing, second stepped edge, and the first stepped edge and the second stepped edge of adjacent leaf members are configured to sealingly mesh in a mounted state of the seal strip in the turbomachine.

Abstract: A slip ring assembly includes a housing having a stator that rotatably supports a rotor. The rotor includes conductive disks that are electrically connected to respective conductors extending through a rotor shaft. The stator includes brushes that slidably and electrically engage the conductive disks. The one or more brushes are electrically connected to stator conductors extending at least partially through the stator. Electrical pathways are defined and extend from the stator conductors, the brushes, the conductive disks, and the respective conductors in the shaft. A smart board is connected to the stator and includes electronic components configured to monitor operation of the slip ring assembly and provide signals to an external source. The smart board is electrically connected to, and powered by, electrical power that is present and available on the stator conductors.

Abstract: A main object of the present invention is to disclose a piston rod sealing unit that solves the problems that have been mentioned from the prior art disclosures.

Abstract: An electronic expansion valve includes: a valve seat, the valve seat has a valve cavity and is provided with a valve port; a valve needle, matching the valve port and used to perform flow adjustment of the electronic expansion valve; a lead screw, forming a floating connection to the valve needle via a barrel portion; and a nut, wherein a threaded fit is formed between the nut and the lead screw, and a lower portion of the nut is provided with a nut guiding portion. A guide component is fixedly connected to the valve seat. The guide component guides both the barrel portion and the valve needle. The electronic expansion valve of the invention is provided with the guide component, and the guide component can guide both the valve needle and the barrel portion, effectively preventing abnormal wear caused by radial deviation of the valve needle and the barrel portion.

Abstract: A gate valve that opens or closes opening parts of a valve box with a valve plate includes a valve rod that moves upward or downward and tilt inside the valve box; a drive mechanism that moves the valve rod upward or downward by a predetermined stroke and tilts the valve rod; a stopper mechanism that includes a spring return type stopper pin, and in which, when compressed air is supplied, a pin rod of the stopper pin moves forward in a horizontal direction, and a cam plate connected to the valve rod or a load receiving roller attached to the cam plate collides with the pin rod to regulate an upward movement of the valve rod. When the supply of the compressed air is stopped, the pin rod moves backward in the horizontal direction due to a reaction force of the spring, so that the cam plate or the load receiving roller does not collide with the pin rod and the regulation on the upward movement of the valve rod is released; and a vibration reducing device that reduces vibration.