Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for isolating a current loop conductor of a current loop system of a pre-charge circuit from a plurality of current transformers disposed around the current loop conductor. In particular, the embodiments described herein include an insulating support flange having a first tubular section, a second tubular section radially disposed around the first tubular section and connected to the first tubular section via a solid annular section extending radially outward from the first tubular section to a first end of the second tubular section, an annular base extending radially outward from a second end of the second tubular section, and a plurality of prongs extending axially from or near to an outer circumference of the annular base, wherein each of the prongs comprises an end face that is angled toward the second tubular section. The insulating support flanges are configured to mate with each other along an axial direction of the current loop conductor.

Abstract: A part with an in-molded grommet and a process of making the same. The part includes a core of cured foam; and a grommet with a flange opposite a rim. The flange is surrounded by the core and the rim and/or an adjacent tapered section of the grommet are not covered by the foam. The process of making the part, which is preferably a single piece, includes inserting a grommet with a flange into the tool, dispensing foam into the tool, allowing the foam to expand around the flange of the grommet and to cure; and extracting a part with an in-molded grommet with the tapered section substantially uncoated by foam.

Abstract: A method of forming a corrosion resistant bushing includes bonding a sliding layer to a first surface of a load bearing substrate to form a laminate sheet and cutting a blank from the laminate sheet. The laminate sheet includes an exposed surface corresponding to a second surface of the load bearing substrate. The blank includes cut edges having a load bearing substrate portion. The method further includes forming a semi-finished bushing from the blank, and applying a corrosion resistant coating to the exposed surface and the load bearing substrate portion of the cut edges to form the corrosion resistant bushing.

Abstract: A bushing for securing a grip to a firearm that includes a housing made from a resilient material and an insert made from a material having a hardness greater than the resilient material of the housing. The housing has a top end, a bottom end, a housing bore extending from the top end to the bottom end, and a contact surface that is configured to engage an internal surface of a receiver of the firearm. The insert is sized and shaped to be received within the housing bore and includes an insert bore configured for engagement with a fastener. The housing is configured to undergo elastic deformation when compressed between the insert and the internal surface of the receiver as the fastener is tightened to draw the insert toward the internal surface of the receiver.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for bonding first and second grommet portions positioned on opposite sides of a sheet by means of localized heat and pressure applied to the first and second grommet portions. Heat and pressure may be applied by first and second pedestals positioned facing the first and second grommet portions. A registration post may secure to the first pedestal and extend through apertures in the grommet portions and sheet. The second pedestal may define an aperture for receiving the registration post. The registration post may be resiliently mounted to the first pedestal and be depressible into the first pedestal. The first and second grommet portions may have a lower melting temperature than the sheet and may bond to one another through an aperture defined by the sheet.

Abstract: On a back surface portion of a grommet, a clamp encircling water stop lip disposed around a first clamp insertion hole and a weather strip lower part water stop lip disposed in a position below a weather strip placement portion are provided. A first protector clamp protrudes from the first clamp insertion hole so that the first protector clamp can be locked in a first body locking hole in a grommet concave portion.

Abstract: A bushing is for supporting a movable cylindrical body within a housing, the housing having a central axis, an inner circumferential surface and an annular groove formed in the surface. The bushing includes a plurality of generally arcuate tube segments disposable within the groove and alignable circumferentially about the housing axis so as to form a generally tubular body configured to slidably support the cylindrical body. Preferably, each tube segment is formed of a generally rigid metallic material.

Abstract: A glide movement controller for use with a hinge connection that includes a shaft, as well as a hinge connection and a power saw including such a controller. The glide movement controller includes a generally U-shaped controller body configured to move towards the shaft in a first direction such that resistance upon the shaft is increased and away from the shaft in a second direction such that resistance upon the shaft is decreased; a pair of apertures extending through the controller body; and an interior bearing surface defined on the controller body. The interior bearing surface is configured and arranged to face the shaft. In certain embodiments, at least a portion of the interior bearing surface is located between the apertures.

Abstract: A structure of mounting a grommet according to one embodiment includes: the grommet with: a cylindrical portion for covering a wire harness inserted into a panel hole formed at a panel; and a cylindrical portion provided at an end portion of the cylindrical portion and adhered tightly to the panel in such a manner as to cover an edge portion of the panel hole. When the grommet is mounted to the panel, the cylindrical portion is disposed on a room inside, and the wire harness and the cylindrical portion are upwardly inclined.

Abstract: A safety device (10) is applicable in association with an aperture (20) made in a floor (22), or work, support or bearing plane, through which a service element (12, 14, 16) passes with a substantially longitudinal development, such as a pipe, tube, cable-conduit and suchlike. The safety device (10) is usable to completely close the empty space defined between the peripheral edges (18) of said aperture (20) and the transverse bulk of said service element (12, 14, 16). The safety device (10) is formed by a plurality of modular sections (24, 26) to define a base body (11), suitable to completely surround said service element (12, 14, 16), which functions as a closing barrier of said empty space and which can be configured to define an internal passage (76, 78, 80) in order to house the service element (12, 14, 16) to size.

Abstract: A track rail heating assembly that is adapted to position a heater element in spaced relation proximate to a surface of a track rail of a railroad. The assembly includes at least one heating element, and a housing that is operable to at least partially surround the heating element while positioning the heating element near to track rail. The hood positions the heating element relative to the rail section such that a gap exists between the heating element and the rail section. As the heating element does not contact the rail, the heating element cannot form an electrical by-pass for signals passing through the rail section. The assembly further incorporates a flexible barrier that at least partially isolates a side surface of the track rail from ambient conditions to reduce heat loss.

Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back includes first and second side members and a cross member. The cross member has an extended portion that extends from the first side member. A bushing is disposed on the extended portion and is received by a hole in the seat bottom to support pivotal movement of the seat back.

Abstract: A bushing includes a bronze backing layer having a first axial end, a second axial end, and a central opening, the bushing having a cylindrical shape and a porous bronze layer. PTFE or other suitable low friction material is impregnated into the porous bronze layer at one of a radially inner or outer surface of the bushing. A PTFE or other suitable low friction material topical layer is disposed adjacent the impregnated layer. The bushing may optionally comprise a flange which also includes the bronze backing layer, the porous bronze and impregnated layer, and the topical layer on an axially inner or outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates, amongst other things, to a punch-in element having a hollow head part of larger transverse dimension and a hollow shaft part of smaller transverse dimension which projects away from one side of the head part, wherein a ring-like sheet metal contact surface is formed at the said side of the head part and surrounds the shaft part, with a plurality of ribs at the outer periphery of the shaft part which extend in the axial direction along the shaft part from the sheet metal contact surface to close to the free end of the shaft part. A pre-installation component, a component assembly and a method is also claimed.

Abstract: In accordance with exemplary embodiments, a system for isolating magnesium components from fastener devices is provided to prevent corrosion. The system comprises an isolation member of a metal other than magnesium and configured within a hole for receiving the fastener formed in a magnesium component. A compressible sealing washer having a first diameter is positioned over the hole and an isolation washer having a second diameter being less than the first diameter, and consisting of a similar metal as the isolation member, is placed over the compressible sealing washer. The fastener passes through the isolation washer, the compressible sealing washer and the isolation member within the hole, where is it tightened to compress the compressible sealing washer between the isolation member and isolation washer forming a water-tight seal around the hole to resist corrosion of the magnesium component.

Abstract: A grommet (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a wire harness connecting part (11) which is liquid-tightly connected to a wire harness (20), a panel connecting part (13) which can be liquid-tightly connected to a panel opening (31), an extending part (12) shape-changeably extending between the wire harness connecting part (11) and the panel connecting part (13), and an extending-part-shape maintaining part (12a) which maintains a shape of the extending part (12) in a state where a distance between the wire harness connecting part (11) and the panel connecting part (13) in a length direction of the wire harness (20) is shorter than that of the case where the panel connecting part (13) is liquid-tightly connected to the panel opening (31).

Abstract: In a grommet 1 including a grommet main body 11 in which an electrical wire insertion hole 12 through which an electric wire is inserted is provided and in which an annular seal portion 13 which abuts against an opening edge 33 of a panel mounting hole 32 is provided, the annular seal portion 13 includes an inner side annular supporting portion 17, an outer side annular supporting portion 18 integrally formed with the grommet main body 11 at the outer circumference of the inner side annular supporting portions 17, and an arc-shaped abutting portion 16 formed so as arcuately to connect tips 17a and 18a of the inner side annular supporting portion 17 and the outer side annular supporting portion 18 and abuts against the opening edge 33 of the panel mounting hole 32.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a first channel with an inner wall with a first number of substantially planar surfaces. The inner sleeve has a second channel and an outer wall with a second number of substantially planar surfaces. The outer wall is configured to be received within the first channel. At least one of the second number of substantially planar surfaces on the outer wall of the inner sleeve is configured to slide against at least one of the first number of substantially planar surfaces.

Abstract: A device for providing elliptical path motion to skin or other surface. The device includes a motor, shaft, and a cam having at least one offset axis cam lobe for creating offset motion. A mounting bracket assembly that has a pair of arms associated with the motor can be moved by the cam in an elliptical path having X-axis, Y-axis and, in exemplary embodiments, Z-axis movement. The mounting bracket assembly may have two brackets, each being associated with an oscillating plate. Each oscillating plate may have a plurality of protrusions or tufts of bristles protruding therefrom. Elliptical movement of the oscillating plates creates offset elliptical motion of the protrusions associated with each oscillating plate. A fluid delivery system may be incorporated to provide fluid through the device. The device may be used for cleaning, stimulation or treatment of skin.

Abstract: A bushing includes a cylindrical main body having a leading end and a trailing end, wherein a fastener passage is defined within the main body, and a plurality of ribs outwardly extending from the main body. The plurality of ribs are configured to securely position the bushing with respect to an opening formed in a component.

Abstract: A bushing including a bottom contact, and a tubular conductor, having a lower part having an end in electrical and mechanical contact with the bottom contact, and a draw rod arrangement, inside the conductor, arranged to exert sufficient contact pressure between the bottom contact and the conductor, and the draw rod arrangement includes a member in mechanical contact with the conductor and draw rod having a second end, fixedly connected to the bottom contact, and a first end in connection to the member and clamping means, the clamping means is adapted to apply a force, urging the member in the direction of the bottom contact to generate sufficient contact pressure between the bottom contact and the conductor. The member of the draw rod arrangement is arranged to apply the force to the lower part of the conductor.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods provide for a bushing that compensates for thermal expansion and contraction to maintain a preload on a corresponding structure at various operating temperatures. According to embodiments described herein, a bushing may include two bushing components coupled to a load compensation sleeve between the two bushing components. The load compensation sleeve may have a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) greater than the two bushing components and the corresponding abutting structure. The configuration of the bushing components and load compensation sleeve, along with the corresponding CTE characteristics, maintains the preload imposed by the two bushing components on the structure throughout operations at various temperatures.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a hinge bracket; a spring assembly configured to operatively interact with the hinge bracket; and a separation assembly being configured to permit relative movement between the hinge bracket and the spring assembly without permitting the spring assembly and the hinge bracket from inadvertently striking against each other, whereby occurrence of unwanted noise associated with the spring assembly and the hinge bracket striking each other is reduced.

Abstract: This invention relates to a bushing for coupling with a component and a method for avoiding a relative movement between the bushing and the component. The bushing includes a form-fit means which is integrally formed with the bushing. The form-fit means is deformed such that after a deformation the form-fit means is in positive connection with the component, so that a relative movement between the bushing and the component is prevented.

Abstract: A grommet device and method of using a grommet device is provided. The grommet device includes a substantially circular base structure. A substantially circular top structure is connected to the substantially circular base structure with a substantially cylindrical middle portion, wherein an aperture having an interior space is positioned interior of the substantially cylindrical middle portion. A flexible top surface is connected to the substantially circular top structure, wherein the flexible top surface is substantially planar. At least one enlargeable slit is formed within the flexible top surface and through an entire thickness of the flexible top surface, wherein an unobstructed path is positioned from a location proximate to an exterior side of the flexible top surface, through the at least one enlargeable slit, and into the interior space of the aperture.

Abstract: A pallet protector unitarily formed as a molded plastic part reinforces a wooden pallet. Its faceplate is nailed or screwed to the front and optionally the back face and side faces of the pallet. The protector has entry openings for the tines of a forklift and the openings are articulated into hollow collars that extend into the pallets inner regions. These collars provide a structure that accepts the weight and moment between the tines and the pallet and spread it across of the entire front of the pallet. RFID modules can also be included.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a plunger adaptor/collet nut component that connects to the plunger of a down hole pump on the plunger adaptor end and a pull tube on the collet nut end. The pull tube extends through a top seal assembly and into a bushing/collet nut component located above the top seal assembly. In the preferred embodiment, the plunger adaptor/collet nut component is dimensioned such that a 1.125 inch diameter pull tube can connect to the collet nut while the plunger adaptor is dimensioned such that it can connect to the top of plungers for larger diameter pumps such as 1.75 inch and 2.0 inch down hole pumps. The bushing/collet nut component of the preferred embodiment is dimensioned such that the collet nut attaches to the top of the pull tube guide and permits a 1.125 inch diameter pull tube to pass through it while the bushing is dimensioned to accommodate the smaller 1.

Abstract: Bushing assemblies include a first tubular end portion, a second tubular end portion, and a middle tubular portion. The middle tubular portion has a longitudinal compressive strength that is less than that of the end portions. In some embodiments, the middle tubular portion is constructed of braided sleeving. Also disclosed are bushing assembly kits, apparatuses that include bushing assemblies, such as aircraft, and associated methods of utilizing bushing assemblies.

Abstract: A corona resistant high voltage bushing assembly includes an insulating sleeve to surround a conductor, a flange located on an outside surface of the insulating sleeve, and a first band of semiconductive glaze located on the outer surface of the insulating sleeve spaced apart from an end of the insulating sleeve.

Abstract: In a cable bushing capable reliably prevent slip-off while also making assembly easy, a cutout and a raised section are formed so as to regulate the turning of a base member and the interlocking section of a cable holding member. A base ridge is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the base member, and a cap ridge is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the back end of the cap member, enabling the cap member to be rotationally pushed onto the base member. In order to regulate the turning of the cable holding member and the cap member as well as prevent the cap member from slipping off the cable holding member, an engaging section is formed on the cable holding member, and an engaging receiver engaged by the engaging section in the turning direction and the front-to-back direction is formed on the cap member.

Abstract: A grommet device and method of using a grommet device is provided. A top structure has a top surface. An aperture having a central axis is positioned interior of the top structure. A sidewall is formed around the aperture and connected to the top structure. The sidewall is positioned substantially perpendicular from the top surface of the top structure. At least two upper protruding structures are connected to the top structure at different locations along the top structure, wherein each of the upper protruding structures extends into the aperture. At least two lower protruding structures extend from the sidewall at different locations along the sidewall, wherein each of the lower protruding structures have a flexing portion extending into the aperture, wherein each of the upper protruding structures are substantially radially aligned with the flexing portion of each of the lower protruding structures, respectively.

Abstract: A high voltage bushing assembly includes an insulating sleeve which is made of high strength alumina porcelain to surround a conductor, a flange located on an outside surface of the insulating sleeve, and a band of semiconductive glaze located on the outer surface of the insulating sleeve spaced apart from an end of the insulating sleeve.

Abstract: A combustor liner grommet is disclosed. The grommet may include a peripheral wall defining a hole in a combustor liner and further including at least one cooling air flow channel. The cooling air flow channel in the grommet wall may be a slot or a hole. The channel may increase cooling flow to the grommet and the combustor liner around the grommet to prevent cracking from heat stress.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pump, in particular a centrifugal pump (1), with a pump housing (2), wherein a motor shaft (5), which is connected to a pump impeller (6) arranged in the pump housing (2), extends through a shaft passage (4) in a rear wall (3) of the pump housing (2) and is mounted in the rear wall (3) by means a mechanical seal arrangement (8). In order to ensure a high accuracy of fit of a seal seat even over a long service life, the seal seat (9) of the mechanical seal arrangement (8) is formed in a ring-shaped protector (10) that is made from a corrosion-resistant material and is fixedly arranged in the shaft passage (4) of the rear wall (3).

Abstract: A grommet device and method of using a grommet device is provided. The grommet device includes a base structure and a top structure connected to the base structure with a plurality of sidewalls, wherein an aperture having a central axis is formed interior of the plurality of sidewalk. At least one flexible bowed element having a first end, a second end and a middle portion is connected to the base structure at the first end and the top structure at the second end, wherein the middle portion is positioned within the aperture.

Abstract: Waterproof performance of a grommet is stabilized, the grommet being inserted and engaged with a through-hole having a burring in a body panel. A grommet for a wire harness is externally fitted to the wire harness routed in a vehicle and is mounted to a through-hole from which a burring of a body panel projects. The grommet includes a one-piece molded component of one of rubber and elastomer and an annular body engagement recess in an outer peripheral surface of a tubular portion through which the wire harness is inserted. A size between two side surfaces that define a bottom surface of the body engagement portion is set to be less than a projection size of the burring projecting from a periphery of the through-hole. A projecting front end surface of the burring is wedged in and pressed into contact with one of the side surfaces to serve as a seal point.

Abstract: A grommet for housing electrical wires constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure includes a mounting structure, a tube, and a plurality of stiffeners. The mounting structure is configured to mount to a panel of a vehicle, the mounting structure defining a first passage extending therethrough. The tube extends from the mounting structure and defines a second passage in communication with the first passage. The tube includes a corrugated portion having a plurality of ridges and a plurality of grooves interposed between the plurality of ridges. The stiffeners are interposed between those of the plurality of ridges that are disposed within a zone of the corrugated portion. The stiffeners extend partially around a circumference of the tube.

Abstract: A reinforcing eyelet for a hole, comprising two annular metal plates (3, 23, 43; 5, 25, 45) capable of being fastened, in use, the one opposed to the other on a substrate (T). An annular pad (12, 32, 52) placed adjacent to a first (5, 23, 45) of the two annular metal plates and intended to make contact, in use, with the substrate (T) in order to improve its bond to the reinforcing eyelet; The outer edge (15, 33, 53) of the said first annular metal plate (5, 23, 45) being folded over part of the annular pad (12, 32, 52) in order to hold it and conceal it from view in the fastened condition of the reinforcing eyelet.

Abstract: A rotary shaft wire passage structure includes a pivot pin and a pivot seat respectively fixedly connected with a pivotal rotary member and a relative pivotal rotary member. The pivot pin has a pivoted section and an annular raised section disposed at one end thereof. The pivoted section is formed with an axial through hole in full communication with outer side via a split. The pivot seat has a shaft hole in which the pivoted section is fitted. One side of the shaft hole is formed with a fissure in communication with the outer side. The fissure is adjustable to a position where the fissure is aligned with the split for placing a wire into the through hole. When the relative pivotal rotary member is pivotally rotated to a working position by a certain angle, the fissure is misaligned from the split to prevent the wire from slipping out.

Abstract: An elastomeric bushing includes an inner component, first, second and third elastomeric or plastic members and an outer component. The first elastomeric or plastic member is disposed over the inner component. The second elastomeric or plastic member is disposed over the first elastomeric or plastic member. The third elastomeric or plastic member is disposed over the second elastomeric or plastic member. The outer component is disposed over the third elastomeric or plastic member.

Abstract: A gasket for electric cables includes a main portion made of elastic material; a through hole that passes longitudinally through the main body and constitutes the seat of a cable to be insulated; a longitudinal slit passes through the body of the gasket and connects the through seat to the outside, allowing, by virtue of the elastic deformability of the material of the gasket, the insertion of the cable in the through seat.

Abstract: An assembly for use in a gas turbine engine has an underlying metal sheet, and at least one ceramic matrix composite tile attached to the underlying metal sheet with at least one fastener assembly. The panel fastener assembly includes a fastener having a threaded portion extending rearwardly from a head, which has a frustoconical surface facing the threaded portion. The frustoconical surface is received in a frustoconical bore in the ceramic matrix composite panel. A bushing is positioned on an opposed side of the metal sheet from the ceramic matrix composite panel. The bushing has a flange extending away from the metal sheet. A sleeve is received about the threaded portion of the fastener, and extends away from the panel, beyond the metal sheet. The sleeve has a lip extending radially outwardly toward the flange on the bushing, such that the flange on the bushing extends beyond a space defined between the lip and a seating surface on the bushing. A wave spring is received within the cavity.

Abstract: A device includes a cover defining a sleeve, which allows a transmission cable to pass therethrough such that the transmission cable passes from an inner side of the device to an outer side of the device. An elastomer is filled in the sleeve and embedded with the transmission cable. A fastening member is employed to engage with the sleeve to tightly press the elastomer embedded with the transmission cable to prevent water from entering the device along the transmission cable and the sleeve.

Abstract: The invention concerns an interference fit comprising a carrier and at least one stepped bushing seated with an interference fit on the carrier. The stepped bushing is made by shaping a sheet metal and is characterized by a special wall thickness configuration. Through this wall thickness configuration, it becomes possible to assure that the stepped bushing conforms to close shape tolerances in the pressed-in state in regions of functional relevance.

Abstract: A wiring harness installation structure is provided which can reduce the installing cost of a wiring harness by omitting an operation of injecting a water stop agent into an interior of a grommet. A grommet 21 which is fittingly mounted in a harness through hole in a body panel 7 which separates an interior from an exterior of a vehicle compartment 1 is such that an extension tubular portion 25 of a required length which is fittingly connected to a protector 13 which lies adjacent to the grommet 21 is provided at a vehicle compartment exterior area side end portion 23a of a panel fitting tubular portion 23 through a center of which a wiring harness W is inserted, whereby an exposure of the wiring harness W in proximity to the grommet 21 is prevented by the extension tubular portion 25.

Abstract: A grommet extends along an axis for insertion into a hole of a panel. The grommet includes a hollow funnel-shaped section inclined to the axis such that a portion of said funnel-shaped section is compressed radially inward during insertion of the grommet into said hole, the funnel-shaped section terminates at a circular ridgeline. The grommet also includes a retention groove adjacent to the ridgeline for receiving the panel upon complete insertion of the grommet into the hole. An array of recesses is included on an inside surface of the grommet. The recesses are arranged to expand when the funnel-shaped section passes through the hole during insertion of the grommet into the hole.

Abstract: A grommet extends along an axis for insertion into a hole of a panel. The grommet includes a hollow funnel-shaped section inclined to the axis such that a portion of said funnel-shaped section is compressed radially inward during insertion of the grommet into said hole, the funnel-shaped section terminates at a circular ridgeline. The grommet also includes a retention groove adjacent to the ridgeline for receiving the panel upon complete insertion of the grommet into the hole. An array of recesses is included on an inside surface of the grommet. The recesses are arranged to expand when the funnel-shaped section passes through the hole during insertion of the grommet into the hole.

Abstract: A grommet configured to seal an insertion hole formed in a panel into which a pipe is inserted may include a base that is configured to be connected to the insertion hole, a boot that is integrally formed in the base and has a thinned wall thickness, and at least one rib that is formed in the boot. The boot has a truncated cone-shaped main portion having an insertion bore into which the pipe can be inserted, and a connecting portion that is folded back from a circumferential periphery of the main portion via a folded back portion and is connected to the base. The at least one rib is formed in the main portion and the connecting portion while straddling the folded back portion, so as to restrict the main portion from being axially displaced relative to the base.

Abstract: A grommet for fixing an object such as a cable along a groove portion of a channel-type steel material can be fixed or freely stopped by using lips of the channel-type steel material. A grommet includes a base leg portion and a flange portion. The base leg portion includes elastic leg pieces elastically protruding toward an outside, bent toward an inside by being pressed by lips when inserted into an inside of a space of the lips, and restored to original state inside a groove portion after passing through the inside of the space of the lips so as to sandwich the lips between the elastic leg pieces and the flange portion from an inside and an outside. At least either one of the base leg portion or the flange portion includes a locking device for locking the object or a locking device of the object.

Abstract: In the copper-alloy-based sliding material, alloy steel particles containing fine carbides are dispersed in a range of 1 to 20 wt % of the total weight into a Cu-based matrix containing 5 to 15 wt % of Sn, and the copper-alloy-based sliding material has a Vickers hardness in a range of 44 to 148 as a macro hardness.