Compensator In Actuating Mechanism Outside Of The Clutch (epo) Patents (Class 192/111.11)
  • Patent number: 12060916
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake actuating mechanism for a disc brake having an optimized adjusting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Haldex Brake Products AB
    Inventor: Stefan Sandberg
  • Patent number: 11828326
    Abstract: A control system (1) for operating a mechanical function is disclosed. The system (1) includes a lever (11), a housing (13) and at least one control cable (3). The lever (11) is pivotable and includes at least one seat (9) for receiving a first coupling element (17) of the at least one control cable (3). The control system (1) further includes at least one adapter element (23), and the housing (13) further includes at least one first recess (25). The at least one seat (9) of the lever and the at least one first recess (25) of the housing (13) include first and second open spaces (33, 35) that are aligned with each other in an assembly direction (37). This allows for a simultaneous coupling of the first coupling element (17) to the at least one seat (9) and the adapter element (23) to the at least one first recess (25) of the housing (13), along said assembly direction (37).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: ÅLÖ AB
    Inventors: Tomas Nygren, Gustaf Lagunoff, Olof Gidlund
  • Patent number: 11105420
    Abstract: An anti-theft apparatus of a shift lever for a vehicle includes: a shift lever case having a shift lever which is connected with a shift cable and a mounting portion fixing a socket of the shift cable; and a mounting bracket which is detachably connected to the mounting portion to cover the mounting portion when the mounting bracket is mounted to the mounting portion, wherein the mounting bracket includes: a first end portion having a penetration hole through which the shift cable passes when the mounting bracket is mounted to the mounting portion; and a second end portion having an insert groove into which a part of the socket is inserted and in which fixing pins wrap the shift cable to limit a lateral movement of the shift cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Won Jin Jeong
  • Patent number: 8978858
    Abstract: A novel adjustable slave cylinder is disclosed. The improved slave cylinder is particularly well suited for use with a clutch incorporating an expanding friction disk. The adjustable slave cylinder provides a means for adjusting a clutch pressure plate's position via an adjustment mechanism external to the inside of an engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventors: Albert J. Youngwerth, Sean G. Brown, Karl E. Jensen, Logan P. Krueger
  • Publication number: 20140041985
    Abstract: A readjustment device for travel-controlled wear readjustment for a friction clutch includes a spindle with a spindle nut for rotating a pressure plate relative to a counter plate via a ramp system having a ramp ring for axial displacement of the pressure plate relative to the counter plate as a function of a relative rotation. The ramp ring has a first engagement device that is connected in a positively locking manner to the spindle nut. The first engagement device is designed such that, in an assembled state, the first engagement device is detachably connected to the spindle nut. This allows an inspection of the function of the readjustment device, in particular of the ramp system, in an assembled state of the readjustment device to be performed with little expenditure of time and without the risk of damage to a component, for example to the blocking elements on the pinion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Ahnert, Ute Sabine Linden
  • Patent number: 8286774
    Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for automatic centrifugal engagement of a pressure plate. The apparatus includes a clutch basket, a clutch pack capable of coupling the clutch basket with a center clutch, a pressure plate axially moveable toward the clutch pack, and a top plate coupled to a rotating hub. The rotating hub is configured to pass through an opening in the pressure plate. The apparatus also includes at least one centrifugal actuating member disposed between the pressure plate and the top plate, and at least one spring disposed between the rotating hub and the center clutch to bias the pressure plate relative to the top plate. The system includes the apparatus and a rotating hub lifter coupled with the rotating hub and configured to position the rotating hub in one of a manual clutch mode position and an automatic clutch mode position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventors: Albert J. Youngwerth, Michael E. Dougherty, Zane A. Patterson, Sean G. Brown, Daniel S. Youngwerth
  • Patent number: 8141691
    Abstract: An operating lever, for example for use in a vehicle, is provided. The operating lever may comprise a lever holder, and an operating component pivotably coupled to the lever holder. Manipulation of the operating component may regulate or control a “pulling margin” of a wire that operates a device such as a clutch. The operating component and the lever holder may contact each other circumferentially at a contact portion. At the contact portion, projections on respective surfaces of the operating component and lever holder may engage each other in such a way that when the operating component is turned to regulate the pulling margin, the operating component undergoes elastic deformation in a radial direction. In this way, a definite operating feel is transmitted to a person operating the operating component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Takashi Fujinaka
  • Publication number: 20100307887
    Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for rotating an adjusting ring on a clutch is disclosed. The adjustment mechanism includes a support bracket having an opening therein and a a rotation assembly rotatable about an axis relative to the support bracket. The rotation assembly includes a detent mechanism that is configured to cause both rotational and axial movement of the rotation assembly relative to the support bracket when only a rotational force is applied to the rotation assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: ACE MANUFACTURING & PARTS COMPANY
    Inventors: James Michael Chapman, Thomas Christopher Mounce
  • Publication number: 20080099302
    Abstract: A manipulation lever connection structure for a vehicle eliminates a striking sound without losing an adjusting function of an adjustment nut. The manipulation lever connection structure for a vehicle includes an arm for operating a driving changeover device and for connecting a wire which extends from a manipulation lever to the arm. An adjustment bolt is mounted on a distal end of the wire with a joint slidably mounted on the adjustment bolt on an axis thereof. An adjustment nut for supporting the joint is fastened to the adjustment bolt. A pair of side plate portions, respectively, forming elongated holes which allow the joint to pass therethrough is mounted on the arm. The adjustment nut is inserted between the pair of side plate portions with a buffer cover being mounted on the adjustment nut with a clearance formed between the adjustment nut and the respective side plate portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Yasuda, Koji Sato, Hideo Yanai