Patents Issued in October 14, 2021
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Publication number: 20210317844Abstract: A centrifugal heat dissipation fan including a housing and an impeller disposed in the housing on an axis is provided. The housing has at least one inlet on the axis and has a plurality of outlets in different radial directions. A heat dissipation system of an electronic device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Tsung-Ting Chen, Wen-Neng Liao, Cheng-Wen Hsieh, Yu-Ming Lin, Wei-Chin Chen, Chun-Chieh Wang, Shu-Hao Kuo
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Publication number: 20210317845Abstract: A jet pump may include a body that may include an inlet portion having a motive port and a first induce port, a throat, a tapered wall connecting the inlet portion with the throat, a discharge port, and a diffuser connecting the throat and the discharge port. The tapered wall may include a converging angle of about 5 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Kuntalika Das, Sarkar Subrata, Alan Massey
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Publication number: 20210317846Abstract: A system for charging and discharging at least one hydraulic accumulator (10), which can be connected to a valve control device (12), wherein the valve control device (12) comprises at least one logic valve (14), is characterized in that a shuttle valve (16) and a switching valve (18) are also provided and the valves (14, 16, 18) are interconnected such that the hydraulically actuatable switching valve (18) compares the accumulator pressure (pA) to a minimum accumulator pressure (pA0) that can be adjusted via the control pressure setting of this switching valve (18).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Peter BRUCK, Christian STAUCH
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Publication number: 20210317847Abstract: The invention provides an actuator device, which has: an output element, which is acted on by a fluid and as a result is movable into a holding position; two solid-state actuators, which are able to be activated alternately; a coupling element common to the solid-state actuators; a discharge duct, via which the fluid is able to be discharged from the output element; and at least one valve element, which is adjustable between a blocking closed state and an open state, in which the valve element allows the fluid to be discharged from the output element via the discharge duct and allows the output element to move from the holding position into at least one yielding position, wherein the valve element is actuable, via the coupling element of the respective solid-state actuator, by the respective activation of the solid-state actuator and is able to be moved into the closed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Georg BACHMAIER, Patrick FRÖSE, Matthias GERLICH, Wolfgang ZÖLS
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Publication number: 20210317848Abstract: A digital pump axis control system having a circuit including an electric engine, powering first and second hydraulic machines connected in a rotationally locked manner to each other. At least one cylinder has a first chamber connected through a first pipeline to the first hydraulic machine and a second chamber of the cylinder is connected through a second pipeline to the second hydraulic machine. A first valve is arranged in the first pipeline; a second valve is arranged in the second pipeline; a third valve is arranged in a third pipeline, wherein the third pipeline connects a portion of the first pipeline between the first hydraulic machine and the first valve and a portion of the second pipeline between the second hydraulic machine and the second valve. An open tank provides hydraulic fluid to inlets of the first and second hydraulic machines. The first and second hydraulic machines are digital variable displacement pumps, each providing a positive and a negative displacement of hydraulic fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Giorgio Maria CONSONNI, Riccardo Matteo PRENCIPE
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Publication number: 20210317849Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a rotary actuator that includes a first rotary actuator assembly having a first housing, a first mounting assembly radially projecting from a first longitudinal end of the first housing and defining a first axial aperture, and a first output shaft extending into the first axial aperture, a second rotary actuator assembly having a second housing, a second mounting assembly radially projecting from a second longitudinal end of the second housing and defining a second axial aperture, and a second output shaft extending into the second axial aperture, and a bearing assembly having an outer surface in contact with at least one of the first mounting assembly and the second mounting assembly, and an inner surface in contact with at least one of the first rotor assembly and the second rotor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Craig D. Mawle, Kris M. Rustman, Pawel A. Sobolewski
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Publication number: 20210317850Abstract: A fluid pressure cylinder includes a first cylinder portion and a second cylinder portion disposed in parallel, and a supply-and-discharge port. The first cylinder portion is partitioned by a first piston into a head-side first accumulation chamber and a rod-side second accumulation chamber. The second cylinder portion is partitioned by a second piston into a head-side release chamber and a rod-side drive chamber. Pressurized fluid is supplied to and discharged from the second accumulation chamber and the drive chamber through the supply-and-discharge port. An end of a first piston rod connected to the first piston and an end of a second piston rod connected to the second piston are connected to each other. The first piston includes a communication switching valve switching communication between the first accumulation chamber and the second accumulation chamber, between enabled and disabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: SMC CORPORATIONInventors: Youji TAKAKUWA, Hiroyuki ASAHARA, Seiichi NAGURA
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Publication number: 20210317851Abstract: An electrohydraulic poppet valve device control system includes an extend valve body, an extend poppet valve, a retract valve body, a retract poppet valve, and an actuator. The actuator is movable to an extend position, a retract position, and a null position, and moves to, or remains in, the null position when electrical power is not supplied to the actuator. In the extend position, the extend poppet valve is in its open position and the retract poppet valve is in its closed position. In the retract position, the extend poppet valve is in its closed position and the retract poppet valve is in its open position. In the null position, the extend poppet valve is in its closed position and the retract poppet valve is in its closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Larry A. Portolese, Matthew Arend, Paul Futa
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Publication number: 20210317852Abstract: A pneumatic actuating element, an exhaust air system, a housing, and a pneumatic actuator, are provided, which are designed to provide a possibility to collect exhaust air that is discharged when the pneumatic actuating element is ventilated, which exhaust air typically includes contaminations, and to release the exhaust air in an area that is not visible during operation, in order to prevent irritation due to a contaminated housing on the one hand and, on the other hand, to protect components that might come into contact with the contaminated exhaust air.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Martin KRAL, Daniel GEIS-ESSER
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Publication number: 20210317853Abstract: A mechanical assembly for securing a first sheet to a second sheet includes a first projection having a first sidewall and a first top wall. The first sidewall extends from the first top wall at a first acute angle. The first sidewall includes a first top end and a first bottom end. A first discontinuity is defined in the first sidewall between the first top end and the first bottom end. A first base wall extends from the first bottom end. The first base wall extends generally parallel to the first top wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Frank M. KULICK, III, Brian EDWARDS, Luke LINGLE
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Publication number: 20210317854Abstract: Provided is a low-cost component attaching structure having a simple structure and enabling easy operation. The component attaching structure includes a female screw part formed on one of a fixed part provided on a vehicle side and a component attached to the fixed part, an opening for attachment provided on the other of the fixed part and the component, and a blind rivet engaged with the female screw part through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: KEN KATO
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Publication number: 20210317855Abstract: The present invention concerns a rod end that has a locking mechanism where the locking mechanism has an insert, a fork end, a female torque locking element, and a male torque locking element. Upon activation of the locking mechanism, the female torque locking element engages with the male torque locking element in a form-fitting connection. The locking mechanism of the present invention can easily be activated and is capable of withstanding a torque.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Ralph Funck, Martin Welsch, Alexander Wieland
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Publication number: 20210317856Abstract: A tubular goods connection for releasably coupling tubular members includes: a coupling having a first internal wedge dove-tail thread formed within a longitudinal bore of the coupling and a second internal dove-tail wedge thread; a first tubular member having a first mating external vanishing dove-tail wedge thread extending from a first proximal pin end face; and a second tubular member substantially identical to the first tubular member; wherein when the first and second tubular members are made-up into the coupling using a predetermined recommended optimum torque, a distance D between the first pin end face and the second pin end face is in the range of 0 to 10 millimeters and when the distance D is equal to 0 there is contact between the first pin end face and a second pin end face of the second tubular good but there is no axial interference.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Stephen Harvey, Nestor Santi, Matias Castilla
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Publication number: 20210317857Abstract: The present invention provides a connecting structure for plate members, including a projection projected from one of the plate members in a first direction, and a groove provided on the other of the plate members to have inner faces facing each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction and configured to fittingly receive the projection. The projection includes a main body, a resilient portion provided on one side of the main body in the second direction and resiliently inwardly deformable in the second direction, and an engagement portion outwardly expanded in the second direction from the resilient portion and configured to be plastically deformed along and engage with one of the inner faces of the groove when the groove fittingly receives the projection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Kenji YOKOZEKI, Eriko SHIMODA
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Publication number: 20210317858Abstract: An expansion anchor including an anchor bolt, and at least one expansion shell located at the anchor bolt, wherein the anchor bolt includes a wedge zone for expanding the at least one expansion shell, an abutment zone forming a rearward stop for the expansion shell, the abutment zone being located rearwardly of the wedge zone, and a rear zone for intruding tensile force into the anchor bolt, the rear zone being located rearwardly of the abutment zone, and wherein, located between the abutment zone and the rear zone, and spaced from the abutment zone, the anchor bolt includes a bulged zone, which radially protrudes on the anchor bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Hideki SHIMAHARA
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Publication number: 20210317859Abstract: A handle with a fastening portion includes a body and a second fastening portion. The second fastening portion is provided on one end of the body, and includes a neck configured to be receivingly fastened into, assembled into or fitted with a coupling counterpart. Thus, the handle may be assembled with a coupling counterpart when in use, and the handle may be removed from the coupling counterpart when not in use, achieving effects of easy operation and collision prevention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: TING-JUI WANG
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Publication number: 20210317860Abstract: A steering stop mechanism including a fastener, a retention element disposed about the fastener, an adapter configured to receive at least a portion of the fastener therein, and a retention sleeve disposed about at least a portion of the fastener, the retention element, and the adapter. The retention sleeve is deformable and produced from a malleable material to allow the retention sleeve to conform to a shape of the retention element and the adapter during assembly of the steering stop mechanism with a working component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Stoyan I. Stoychev
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Publication number: 20210317861Abstract: A fastener, in particular of a chassis component, has at least one sensor and at least one transmitter of a monitoring device for monitoring at least one mechanical fastening parameter. At least one power supply unit is associated with the transmitter, that the transmitter and the power supply unit are connected to one another by means of a switching contact, that an electrical connection can be closed by means of the switching contact, that the switching contact is designed in such a way that the electrical connection is open when the fastener is installed properly and is closed only when the fastener is released, and that the transmitter is supplied with current and transmits a signal only when the electrical connection of the switching contact is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Jorg BLIN
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Publication number: 20210317862Abstract: A self-sealing fastener for sheathing having an integrated water and air resistant barrier employs an activatable sealant which is disposed in a non-activated state on the fastener. Upon driving the fastener into the sheathing, the sealant activates and forms a seal at the fastener/sheathing interface and also functions as a shock absorber to prevent overdriving of the fastener. The sealant may take numerous forms including a deformable gasket, a collar and a washer. In some embodiments, up activation, the sealant exhibits a tint which contrasts with the tint of the sheathing. Collated self-sealing fastener strips or cartridges of various forms provide a matrix of severable fasteners each having a sealant which are sequentially drivable by an automatic driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Timothy F. Gillis, Mark J. Guthrie, Mark A. Dicaire, R. Timothy Irwin, Peter Barenski, JR., Jonathan W. Dezielle, Arun Srlnivasan Venkatesan
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Publication number: 20210317863Abstract: A quick-release and quick-installation nut includes a nut body. The nut body includes a first threaded block and a second threaded block. An inner wall of the first threaded block and an inner wall of the second threaded block are formed with inner threaded surfaces for cooperating with an outer threaded surface of a screw rod. A right end of the first threaded block is detachably connected to a right end of the second threaded block. A left end of the first threaded block is hingedly or detachably connected to a left end of the second threaded block. The nut can realize quick disassembly and installation with the screw rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Yulin Qiu
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Publication number: 20210317864Abstract: A bolt retainer clip, to maintain a bolt within a bolt receiving element of a component, may comprise a component clip that is configured to: be inserted within the bolt receiving element of the component, and clip onto a first surface of the component and a second surface of the component that is also a surface of the bolt receiving element. The bolt retainer clip may comprise a bolt engaging element that is configured to engage with the bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Douglas Charles SERRURIER, Josiah VILLARREAL
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Publication number: 20210317865Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention, nut restrainers and methods of use are presented, particularly as they apply to high-strength bolted connections for steel structures. Nut restrainers may define a cavity that accepts insertion of a nut, and may include deformable or removable centering elements that allow the nut to move laterally to accept a bolt that is inserted non-concentrically with the nut restrainer, and may comprise a mobile central portion and a rigid outer portion; A method of positioning a nut restrainer concentric with a bolt hole accurate to within the radial tolerance of the bolt hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Edward Goldstein
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Publication number: 20210317866Abstract: The present invention extends to a carabiner intended for use as an adjustable anchor or a belay device. In general, implementations include a carabiner that includes a frame defining a hole and a gate. More specifically, implementations include a carabiner having a spine with an elongated slot portion having a first slot wall and a second slot wall that define a hole through the spine of the frame. Additionally, some implementations include a carabiner kit with a first carabiner having an elongated slot portion on the spine, a second carabiner, a pinching mechanism formed by linking the first and second carabiners together, and a rope that goes through the elongated slot portion, around the second carabiner, and back out the elongated slot portion of the first carabiner to enable the pinching mechanism to selectively pinch the rope for use as an adjustable anchor or a belay device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Mark William LeBeau
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Publication number: 20210317867Abstract: An anti-theft suction cup structure includes a suction-cup body and a pressure ring. The suction-cup body has a suction end and a braking end. The suction end has a cup groove recessed on a side thereof toward the braking end, the braking end has an exhaust part formed thereon and is normally in a closed status. The pressure ring is mounted on an outer periphery of the suction-cup body. When the suction end is used for suction, air in the cup groove is extracted to form vacuum between the cup groove and the attached object, the sidewall of the cup groove is tightly attached with the attached object. When air is injected into between the cup groove and the attached object, non-vacuum is formed between the cup groove and the attached object. In vacuum, the pressure ring is configured to press hard on the suction-cup body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: CHIN-HUI LIAO
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Publication number: 20210317868Abstract: A device includes a frame including a first end and a second end; a mechanism including a first side that faces the first end of the frame, and a second side that faces the second end of the frame; a first buckling member attached to the first side of the mechanism and the first end of the frame; a second buckling member attached to the second side of the mechanism and the second end of the frame; and at least one actuator that engages the mechanism, the first buckling member, and the second buckling member in a selective sequence causing the mechanism to articulate between the first end and the second end of the frame. Engagement of the first buckling member and the second buckling member by the at least one actuator causes the first buckling member and the second buckling member to buckle and unbuckle in the selective sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Robert A. Haynes, Todd C. Henry, Michael D. Coatney
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Publication number: 20210317869Abstract: An unbalanced shaft is provided that has a center of mass eccentric to its rotational axis to generate a shaft unbalance. The unbalanced shaft includes a bearing journal having a variable width throughout its circumference, and a multi-row cage having rollers which roll on inner raceways arranged on an outer lateral surface of the bearing journal. The rollers and inner raceways define a load zone, within which a width of each of the inner raceways is greater than an effective length of the rollers idling thereon. At least one of the inner raceways, which extends circumferentially for 360 degrees, has a width throughout that is greater than an effective length of the rollers rolling thereon. For sections outside of the load zone, at least one of the inner raceways has a width less than the effective length of the rollers that roll thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Hannes Schreyer, Norbert Geyer, Thomas Hußenether, Jan Nagengast
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Publication number: 20210317870Abstract: A telescopic side arm for a refuse vehicle has an inner and outer boom. A mounting assembly secures the outer boom with a refuse vehicle. A plurality of bearing pads is positioned between the inner and outer booms to provide smooth movement between the inner and outer booms. A plurality of shims is associated with the bearing pads to assure a tight fit between the inner and outer booms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: David C. GENTRY, Bryan STEWART
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Publication number: 20210317871Abstract: A bearing unit has at least one outer ring and at least one spring unit mounted axially adjacent to the at least one outer ring and connected to the at least one outer ring by a snap fit. The spring unit includes a support element having a connecting element such as a rib or a plurality of lugs, for connecting the support element to the bearing outer ring and a wave spring fastened to the support element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Andreas Heile, Sebastian Kraus
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Publication number: 20210317872Abstract: A motion guide device includes: a supporting body; a movable body which is movable along the supporting body; a roller which is configured to be rollable between the supporting body and the movable body; a roller holding member which is provided on the movable body to hold the roller, wherein the roller holding member comprises an upper roller holding member and a lower roller holding member, a protrusion is formed on the lower roller holding member, the protrusion is in a length direction of the movable body and opposite to a foot of the movable body, an opening is formed on the foot, the opening is opened to a side of the supporting body in the length direction to receive the protrusion, a protrusion width of the protrusion is greater than an opening width of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: THK Co., LTD.Inventors: Yunlei Liang, Rendong Li, Jixun Sha, Tsutomu Togashi, Soshi Miyahara, Masakazu Takahashi, Kaoru Hoshide, Katsuya Iida
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Publication number: 20210317873Abstract: A passive magnetic bearing employs eddy currents in a copper core between neodymium annular magnets to support the copper core and an associated rotating shaft. The copper core has an annular flange that is coaxial with a hollow cylinder. The hollow cylinder supports a rotating shaft. An annular iron core is coaxial with and surrounds the annular flange. Annular neodymium magnets surround the upper and lower portions of the hollow cylinder. In some embodiments a touch-down bearing is made up of an upper and a lower bearing race that are spaced away from the upper surface and lower surface of the annular flange. The core rotates over the bearing race(s) until sufficient magnetic flux is generated to support the copper core and hence the shaft. Once spinning, a magnetic field is generated in the copper core.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Advanced Renewable Concept Industries Inc.Inventor: Robert Lothar Monteith
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Publication number: 20210317874Abstract: The invention relates to a metal-plastic plain-bearing composite material (2), in particular for producing plain bearing elements for lubricated applications, comprising a metal support layer (4), in particular of steel or bronze, and comprising a sliding layer (12) of a sliding material (8) of a matrix-forming PTFE polymer base with fillers that improve the tribological properties, said sliding layer being in sliding contact with a sliding partner, characterized in that the sliding material contains as fillers 1-15 vol % barium sulfate, 5-20 vol % aramid, 1-10 vol % polyimide and 1-15 vol % fluorothermoplastic, excluding PTFE, as well as a plain-bearing composite material and a plain bearing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Riitta Taipalus, Rolf Reinicke
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Publication number: 20210317875Abstract: A rolling bearing includes: an inner ring; an outer ring; a plurality of balls provided between an inner ring raceway and an outer ring raceway; and an annular cage in which the balls are held at intervals in the circumferential direction of the cage. The cage includes an annular body, a plurality of first cage prongs, and a plurality of second cage prongs. A radially outer part of each of the first cage prongs includes a recessed portion. The recessed portion is constituted by a region surrounded by a first side wall surface, a second side wall surface, a bottom wall surface, and a third side wall surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: JTEKT CORPORATIONInventors: Shota AKIMOTO, Yuya YAMAMOTO
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Publication number: 20210317876Abstract: A bearing unit having a stationary radially outer ring; a radially inner ring rotatable around a central rotation axis (X) of the bearing unit and provided with at least one raceway and, in a terminal portion thereof, with at least one through hole; at least one row of rolling elements interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring; and at least one clamping element, which is accommodated in the through hole, to lock the radially inner ring on to a rotating shaft. A first radially outer cylindrical surface of the terminal portion of the radially inner ring has a diameter smaller than the diameter of a second radially outer cylindrical surface of a second terminal portion of the radially inner ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Fausto Baracca, Andrea A. Bertolini, Antonino Calderone, Giacomo Conti
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Publication number: 20210317877Abstract: To provide a rolling bearing superior in its seizure resistance, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance by improving peeling resistance of a DLC film and by showing the original properties of the DLC film, even when the rolling bearing is brought into contact with another member under a condition of a high load or an inferior lubrication state causing sliding or a condition in which foreign matters are mixed. A deep groove ball bearing (1) includes an inner ring (2) having an inner ring raceway surface (2a) on an outer circumference, an outer ring (3) having an outer ring raceway surface (3a) on an inner circumference, rolling elements (4) that roll between the inner ring raceway surface (2a) and the outer ring raceway surface (3a), a cage (5) that retains the rolling elements (4), and a hard film (8) formed on the inner ring raceway surface (2a) or the like. The hard film (8) is brought into rolling contact and sliding contact with other bearing component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Masaki NAKANISHI, Hidenobu MIKAMI
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Publication number: 20210317878Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a rolling bearing which makes use of a porous rolling element and a selected kind of lubricant to impregnate with; is usable in various conditions; does not discharge foreign objects; and features low dust generation and long life. A rolling bearing includes an outer ring 2; an inner ring 1; and a plurality of rolling elements 3 assembled between mutually opposed outer ring track surface 2a and inner ring track surface 1a. The plurality of rolling elements 3 is provided by a combination of a porous rolling element 3a impregnated with a lubricant and a non-porous rolling element 3b.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Tsutomu MAIWA
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Publication number: 20210317879Abstract: A rolling-element bearing includes an outer ring, an inner ring having a bore, a bearing interior between by the outer ring and the inner ring, a plurality of rolling elements in the bearing interior, and a cover attached to the rolling-element bearing such that it extends along an end face of the rolling-element bearing and covers the bearing interior, the inner ring, and the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Andre Ress
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Publication number: 20210317880Abstract: In some examples, a rotor drive key assembly configured to be positioned on a wheel includes an insert and a rotor drive key. The insert is configured to mate with a wheel boss of the wheel and mechanically connect the rotor drive key with the wheel boss. The rotor drive key is configured to mate with the insert such that the insert limits movement of the rotor drive key relative to the wheel boss in at least a radial direction of the wheel. In some examples, the rotor drive key includes a tab having a tab aperture configured to receive a fastener extending in an axial direction of the wheel and engaging the wheel boss.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Bradley E. Fish, Jonathan T. Beehler
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Publication number: 20210317881Abstract: Provided is a structure for lubricating a clutch, the structure including: an oil capturing groove provided along an inner circumference of a ring gear at one side of a pinion gear; and an oil hole connected to an inside of a clutch hub through the oil capturing groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Tae Hoon KIM
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Publication number: 20210317882Abstract: A coupling system having an inner tube, a collar, a circular gasket concentrically disposed between the inner tube and the collar; a pair of CAM levers structurally engageable with the collar, and a handle connecting the pair of CAM levers such that a user can single-handedly move the handle between the locked position and the unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Hank Sanchez, MICHAEL BERNAL
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Publication number: 20210317883Abstract: A magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus comprises an input(s) having an input shear surface(s). An output(s) is rotatably mounted about the input for rotating about a common axis with the input, the output(s) having output shear surface(s), the input shear surface and the output shear surface separated annular space(s). with magnetorheological fluid, configured to generate a variable amount of torque transmission between the sets of input rotor and output rotor when subjected to a magnetic field. An electromagnet(s) delivers a magnetic field through the magnetorheological fluid, the electromagnet configured to vary the strength of the magnetic field, whereby actuation of the electromagnet results in torque transmission from the input to the output. A member(s) defining at least one of the shear surfaces is made of a low-permeability material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Jean-Sebastien PLANTE, Jérôme MARCHAND, Pascal LAROSE, Patrick CHOUINARD, Marc DENNINGER, Jean-Philippe LUCKING BIGUE
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Publication number: 20210317884Abstract: A centrifugal clutch of a transport refrigeration unit incorporating a wear limiter is provided. The centrifugal clutch includes a drum, a hub, at least two friction pad assemblies, and at least one spring (e.g., leaf or coil) between each respective friction pad assembly. The wear limiter may be configured as part of the leaf spring, as part of the friction pad assemblies, and/or as a standalone component. The wear limiter is configured to prevent the radially outward facing surface of at least one friction pad assembly from engaging the internally facing surface of the drum when the centrifugal clutch is in the extended position and the friction material of at least one friction pad assembly is worn to a worn thickness. This may prevent the centrifugal clutch from engaging when the friction pad is worn.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Richard Conway
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Publication number: 20210317885Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a driveline (10) of a vehicle (1), wherein the driveline (10) at least comprises a transmission (13) and a clutch (12), wherein the clutch (12) is adapted to be provided between the transmission (13) and a propulsion unit (11) of the driveline (10), wherein the method comprises the steps of; predicting an imminent drive route, identifying if the imminent drive route comprises any clutch severity classification (CSC), and if the imminent drive route comprises a clutch severity classification (CSC)—estimating (103) an expected clutch temperature (Tic) dependent on at least the clutch severity classification (CSC) and one vehicle parameter (Vp), wherein, the clutch severity classification (CSC) is at least dependent on an inclination of the imminent drive route, and if (105) the expected clutch temperature (Tic) is above a clutch temperature threshold value (Tt); controlling (106) the driveline (10) in a critical heat mode, wherein in the critical heat mode theType: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATIONInventor: Robin LEVIN
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Publication number: 20210317886Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a disc brake rotor assembly is provided that includes a disc brake rotor and a wheel hub. One of the disc brake rotor and the wheel hub includes a plurality of pairs of partial keyways and the other of the disc brake rotor and the wheel hub includes intermediate partial keyways configured to fit intermediate the pairs of partial keyways to form keyways. The disc brake rotor assembly further includes a plurality of fasteners configured to be received in the keyways to secure the disc brake rotor and the wheel hub together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Jonathan David Harrington, Jared Wiley Richard Burris, William Joseph Edwards, Darren Kirk Johnson, Pavan Kumar Dunna, Jeffrey Adam Ricks
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Publication number: 20210317887Abstract: A heat-dissipating car caliper cover comprising a cover body and a fixing member for fixing the cover body to a car caliper, wherein a first arc-shaped side plate is provided on an outer side of the cover body, a second arc-shaped side plate is provided on an inner side of the cover body, the fixing member is provided on the first arc-shaped side plate, a heat transmission assembly is provided on the first arc-shaped side plate, and the heat transmission assembly comprises an elastic pressing sheet and a silicone sheet provided on the elastic pressing sheet; and when the cover body is fixed to the car caliper, the elastic pressing sheet can contact the silicone sheet with a pump body outer side wall of the car caliper, and conducts heat to the cover body for heat dissipation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Jianping ZHANG
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Publication number: 20210317888Abstract: An inboard braking system for a vehicle is disclosed, having a brake assembly with an optimal braking temperature range, a brake assembly enclosure substantially enclosing the brake assembly and defining an air inlet and an air outlet, and an air-cooling system for cooling the brake assembly. The air-cooling system and brake assembly enclosure form an airflow path through which air can flow from one or more air intakes through the brake assembly enclosure to one or more air vents.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Ivan RALSTON
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Publication number: 20210317889Abstract: A torsion bar is provided that is easy, quick, and cost effective to manufacture. The torsion bar may extend along an axis and have a first end and a second end that is spaced from the first end. The torsion bar may have an active section positioned between the first and second ends. The active section may also have a length defined along the axis. A cross-section transverse to the axis may define a contour of the torsion bar where the contour may be uniform along the length of the active section. The contour may define at least one of a polygon and a polygon-like shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Eric D. Pattok, Sai Saagar S. Adimulam
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Publication number: 20210317890Abstract: The invention relates to a torsion carrier, particularly a torsion spring, helical spring, drive shaft or balance shaft, which enables significant material and installation space savings compared to the prior art. The torsion carrier consists of a plurality of, but at least two supporting layers lying radially one above the other, each of which consists of at least one spiral coil (1, 3), but preferably of a plurality of spiral coils made of predominantly unidirectional composite fiber material, wherein at least two of the supporting layers have a counterrotating spiral coil orientation relative to one other. An elastic intermediate spacer layer (2) is arranged between adjacent spiral coil layers, by means of which a decoupling of the spiral coil expansions of adjacent spiral coil layers is achieved. This achieves particularly favorable, predominantly single-axis states of stress which allow for a high level of material utilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Jan Peckolt, Roland Vilsmeier, Jan Puetz
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Publication number: 20210317891Abstract: A user accessible shock travel spacer assembly is disclosed herein. The system is used on a shock assembly having a shaft with an initial predefined stroke length. A retaining cap having a retaining cap thickness and a retaining cap opening therethrough. The retaining cap opening having a diameter that is larger than an outer diameter (OD) of a shaft of a shock assembly. At least one fastener to fasten the retaining cap with a portion of the shock assembly about the shaft, such that the retaining cap reduces a stroke length of the shaft of the shock assembly by the retaining cap thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.Inventors: Damon GILBERT, Andrew LAIRD, Bryan Wesley ANDERSON, William M. BECKER, William O. BROWN, IV
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Publication number: 20210317892Abstract: Provided is a shock absorber capable of improving the dimensional quality and ensuring the sealing performance of a seal ring. The shock absorber includes a cylinder, an outer tube, an intermediate tube, and a discharge passage defined between the intermediate tube and the cylinder, a reservoir defined between the intermediate tube and the outer tube. The intermediate tube includes, on its inner circumferential surface, a groove having a concave shape in cross section to be capable of accommodating a seal ring that closes the discharge passage. A relationship of ?1<?2 is satisfied, where ?1 represents an angle formed between one side surface, out of both side surfaces of the groove of the intermediate tube, that is located on an axial end side of the intermediate tube, and a plane orthogonal to an axial direction of the intermediate tube, and ?2 represents an angle formed between the other side surface that is located on an axial center side of the intermediate tube and the plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Tomomi HAYASE, Tetsuo ARAHATA, Seiji lWAHARA, Kouhei TOMITA
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Publication number: 20210317893Abstract: Embodiments of a hydraulic bump stop assembly may include a telescoping hydraulic cylinder containing hydraulic fluid. The telescoping cylinder may be located on a vehicle shock. Components of the shock may engage and compress the telescoping cylinder during the final stages of compression of the shock to prevent the shock from bottoming out. The telescoping cylinder has damping properties during compression and expansion due to hydraulic fluid being forced through orifices of one or more hydraulic fluid lines to and from a reservoir. Damping ratios may be adjusted by adjusting the size of the orifices. In some embodiments, the damping ratios may be adjusted remotely, such as from the driver compartment of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Jason Krause, Justin Smith