Abstract: A shaft assembly is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a shaft, an outer housing, a bearing assembly, and a preload spring. The bearing assembly includes an inner ring mounted on the shaft and defining an inner raceway. An outer ring defines an outer raceway and an annular groove, and the outer ring is arranged within the outer housing. A plurality of rolling elements are arranged between the inner raceway and the outer raceway. The preload spring includes: a washer body positioned within the annular groove of the outer ring, and a flange extending axially from the washer body and contacting the outer housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crushing apparatus (1) for crushing material to be crushed, especially for use in the field of recycling and waste processing, with at least one crushing roller (2) that can rotate about an axis of rotation (3), at least one drive device (4) for driving the crushing roller (2), and a frame (5) for supporting and mounting the crushing roller (2) and the drive device (4). According to the invention, it is provided that the crushing roller (2) and the drive device (4) form a common assembly connected to at least one damping device (16), which is frictionally and/or elastically mounted in or on the frame (5).

Abstract: A self-aligning clutch release bearing in which consideration is taken for a fiber flow in a steel sheet of which a side plate is made. Specifically, the side plate is formed with cutout portions at locations where an imaginary line passing through the cutout portions and the center of an inner-diameter portion is across the fiber flow in the steel sheet of which the side plate is made. With this arrangement, the present invention makes it possible that cracks do not develop easily from the cutout portions when a flange portion is formed by means of burring process after the side plate is punched by means of blanking process. This leads to improved yield and increased strength of the side plate.

Abstract: A strain wave gear mechanism (1) has a gear mechanism component (CS) and an elastically deformable transmission component (FS) that is at least partially in alignment therewith in the radial direction (29) and can be deformed elliptically by way of a drive component (WG). Internal or external toothing systems (8, 9) on the gear mechanism component (CS) and the transmission component (FS) are brought into engagement in opposite regions of an elliptical axis to rotate the transmission component (FS) and the gear mechanism component (CS) relative to one another. The transmission component (FS) and the gear mechanism component (CS) are mounted such that they can be rotated relative to one another by means of a pivot bearing (30) which has a bearing intermediate space (16).

Abstract: A sleeve for a clutch release/engagement thrust bearing device. The sleeve provides a body with a first axial bearing surface configured to work together with a translationally mobile control member, a second axial bearing surface configured to interact with a non-rotating ring of a bearing, and a central bore around a central axis configured to accept a cylindrical guide. The central bore of the sleeve provides a first series of guide portions with cylindrical surfaces, a second series of guide portions with cylindrical surfaces, which are axially at the opposite end to the first series. The guide portions of the first series are offset with respect to the guide portions of the second series in the circumferential direction, and an intermediate bore portion that is recessed with respect to the guide portions. The intermediate bore portion extending axially between the first and second series of the guide portions.

Abstract: An electromechanical servo steering system with an electric servomotor having a motor shaft that drives a shaft which cogs with a helical gear. The shaft is arranged in a transmission housing and is mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation at its end near the motor in a bearing arrangement and is mounted pivotably in the transmission housing about a pivot axis which lies transverse to the axis of rotation. At least one spring element is provided which axial pretensions a bearing element that is pivotably movable with the shaft about the pivot axis, of the bearing arrangement in a spring-elastic manner against a bearing element that is arranged in a stationary manner in the transmission housing, of the bearing arrangement, wherein precisely two spring elements are provided which are arranged oppositely in the circumferential direction of the bearing arrangement.

Abstract: A cover comprises a substrate and a grease lid. The substrate comprises a main body comprising a branched grease pathway, a locating side comprising a grease supply port, and a lubricating side comprising a plurality of grease ports. The grease lid constrains the branched grease pathway and is configured so that when grease enters the locating side grease supply port, the grease traverses the branched grease pathway and exits the grease ports.

Abstract: A method of assembling a thrust bearing arrangement is disclosed. The method includes (a) providing a thrust bearing assembly. The thrust bearing assembly includes a support washer. The support washer includes a radially outer rim defining a plurality of slots extending radially outward from the radially outer rim. The method includes (b) providing a spring plate. The spring plate includes projections at a radially outer region. The projections extend in an axial direction. The method includes (c) aligning the projections of the spring plate with the slots of support washer. The method includes (d) deforming the projections of the spring plate to retain the thrust bearing assembly with the spring plate.

Abstract: A rolling bearing includes an inner ring, an outer ring, a plurality of balls, a cage, and sealing devices. An action that forces grease from one axial side to the other axial side occurs in an annular space. The cage includes an annular body provided on one axial side, and a plurality of cage prongs provided so as to extend from the annular body to the other axial side. Cage pockets that house the balls are each formed on the other axial side of the annular body and between the cage prongs adjacent to each other in a circumferential direction. The cage pockets are open to the other axial side.

Abstract: A clutch rolling bearing centered on a central axis. The clutch rolling bearing includes a rotatable ring provided with a toroidal portion defining a first concave raceway and an engagement portion dedicated to cooperate with a diaphragm, a stationary ring mounted coaxially with the rotatable ring, provided with a toroidal portion defining a second concave raceway and dedicated to cooperate with a translating piston, and balls arranged between the first and second concave raceways of the rotatable and stationary rings. The engagement portion of rotatable ring extends from the toroidal portion on the diaphragm side, the engagement portion being folded against the toroidal portion on a surface radially opposite to the first raceway.

Abstract: A speed control mechanism for controlling selective engagement of the self-propelled transmission assembly for a walk-behind lawn mower is provided. The speed control mechanism is also configured to control the relative output speed of the transmission assembly. The speed control mechanism includes a speed engagement assembly and a speed adjustment assembly, wherein the speed engagement assembly includes a pair of rotatable levers for causing the transmission assembly to actuate between a disengaged position and an engaged position and the speed adjustment assembly includes a rotatable knob for causing the relative output speed of the transmission assembly to the wheels of the lawn mower to increase or decrease.

Abstract: A piston assembly, which may be part of a concentric slave cylinder for use in an automatic transmission, is provided. The piston assembly includes a piston and a piston cylinder disposed adjacent to the piston and having portions forming a receiving slot. A piston guide is attached to the piston. The piston guide has a main body portion and an alignment protrusion extending from the main body portion. The alignment protrusion is disposed in the receiving slot of the piston cylinder. The alignment protrusion includes a main alignment portion and a spring lever. The spring lever is separated from the main alignment portion by a gap. Compressible material is disposed in the gap.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is a magnetic shift register memory device. One embodiment of a memory cell includes a magnetic column including a plurality of magnetic domains, a reader coupled to the magnetic column, for reading data from the magnetic domains, a temporary memory for storing data read from the magnetic domains, and a writer coupled to the magnetic column, for writing data in the temporary memory to the magnetic domains.

Abstract: A cylinder assembly includes a housing defining first and second outer cylindrical surfaces having a longitudinal axis and a shim having a retaining ring fitted over the first outer cylindrical surface. The shim includes a plurality of connector spokes extending from the retaining ring, and a corresponding plurality of shim elements configured at the ends of the plurality of connector spokes. The connector spokes extend radially from the retaining ring relative to the longitudinal axis when the shim is in a pre-installation configuration. The connector spokes are bendable such that the shim elements extend longitudinally and are positioned next to the second outer cylindrical surface when the shim is in an installation configuration. Shims, methods of assembly, bicycles and other components are also provided.

Abstract: A clutch release bearing (17), in particular for a motor vehicle, having: a tubular body (30) through which at least one input shaft (11) of a gearbox is intended to pass; at least one actuator having a part, movable in translation along the axis (X) of the body (30), intended for actuation of a clutch diaphragm; a target (28a, 28b) whose position is representative of the position of the movable part of the actuator; and a detector (29a, 29b) capable of detecting the position of the target (28a, 28b). The target (28a, 28b) is offset angularly from the detector (29a, 29b) with respect to the axis (X) of the body (30).

Abstract: The clutch release bearing device comprising a bearing 12 provided with a non-rotating ring 18, a rotating ring 20 and at least one row of rolling elements 22 arranged between the rings, and a wear ring 44 arranged on the rotating ring and capable of coming into contact with a clutch mechanism diaphragm, the wear ring 44 comprising at least one ball joint 84 bearing against a guide portion 42; 92 of the rotating ring and of which the axis 90 may be angularly tilted relative to the axis 14 of the bearing. The wear ring 44 is provided with a guide portion 80 comprising an internal surface in contact with an external bearing surface of the rotating ring, the ball joint 84 and joining portions 86; 94 capable of permitting angular tilting of the ball joint relative to the guide portion.

Abstract: A method and device are provided for sealing a first oil environment, which is located on a first side of a movable piston guided in a hollow chamber, from a second oil environment, which is located on a second side of the piston. The piston can move back and forth in the hollow chamber between the two oil environments in the axial direction by a piston stroke length (d). Two annular seal elements are disposed around the movable piston so as to sealingly contact the inner circumferential wall of the hollow chamber. The annular seal elements are spaced from each other by at least a distance (D) in the axial direction that is greater than or equal to the piston stroke length (d).

Abstract: The present invention provides an arrangement of a vehicle with a clutch release bearing and a lubrication path through a bell housing of a transmission.

Abstract: A release bearing assembly for an automotive clutch connecting an engine with a transmission is provided. The release bearing assembly can have a front slinger with a main body with a generally radial planar portion that at least partially covers an annular spacing between the bearing inner and outer races of the release bearing assembly. A rear slinger is provided which contacts an outer race of the bearing and forms an annular groove portion adjacent the annular spacing between the inner and outer races.

Abstract: An actuator arrangement for a motor vehicle drive train has a control device, an electric actuator and a drive circuit for the actuator. The drive circuit receives at least one nominal signal relating to an actuator from the control device and converts it into a drive signal for the actuator. The control device is checked for faults by means of a monitoring device. The drive circuit and/or a power stage which is arranged between the drive circuit and the motor receives a reset signal when such a fault occurs. Further, the control device is configured to check the function of the drive circuit and to generate a reset signal for the drive circuit and/or for the power stage if a malfunction occurs.

Abstract: A release mechanism for a pull-type clutch assembly, including a throw-out bearing with an inner cylindrical portion extending in a direction axially inwardly of the clutch assembly. A retaining basket is provided having a flat annular ring portion surrounding an opening receiving the cylindrical portion of the bearing therethrough, the basket having a ring with an inner and outer surface spaced from the annular portion, the ring being comprised of a plurality of spaced sections interconnected to the annular portion by spaced segments integral with the ring and the annular portion, the segments being separated from one another by cut-out portions. A pressure plate having a central opening receives the basket therein, the pressure plate having a plurality of radially extending resilient fingers extending outwardly from the central opening and a clutch disk is disposed adjacent the pressure plate and in contact therewith being adapted to be coupled to the flywheel of a vehicle.

Abstract: A pull-type racing clutch has an integrated clutch release device. A piston which can be actuated hydraulically is formed directly by an outer ring of a rolling bearing arrangement.

Abstract: This bearing forms a clutching-declutching thrust bearing for a motor vehicle and comprises an inner ring, an outer ring and rolling elements. A flange mounted on the inner ring is equipped with two crenellated series of flange segments extending radially on the same side of a cylindrical web of the flange, and being offset angularly about an axis of symmetry of the inner ring, and axially along said axis. In addition to the bearing, the device further includes a control device, provided with a stationary portion and with a moving portion mounted to move axially and suitable for moving the bearing relative to the clutch mechanism, and a protective bellows disposed between the stationary portion and the bearing. The flange segments define between them an annular volume for receiving and for clamping one edge of the bellows.

Abstract: There is provided a clutch release bearing in which a water resistance is enhanced. At a side axially opposite from one side where an outer ring rib of a clutch release bearing is formed, there is provided a first seal member externally fitted to an outer ring to be fixed thereto. A seal lip disposed in sliding contact with an outside-diameter surface of an inner ring is formed at a radially-inward distal end of the first seal member. An annular guide is provided at a bearing-outward side of the first seal member, and an axial lip which extends toward the outside of the bearing and extends to be disposed radially outwardly of the guide is formed at a bearing-outward side face of the first seal member. The axial lip is disposed in non-contact, close relation to the guide to form a labyrinth. A radially outwardly-open groove is formed in a joint portion of the axial lip joined to the first seal member.

Abstract: A clutch release bearing (21) that is in contact with a disk spring is provided. The clutch release bearing (21) includes at least one curved contact surface (12, 28, 30, 33) that is located at a radial distance from the axis of rotation (4) of the clutch release bearing (21) and is used for contacting at least one end (39) of at least one spring tongue (40) of the disk spring.

Abstract: A pull-type friction clutch having an annular part that is axially clamped to a disk spring and is axially fixedly connectable to an actuation sleeve of an actuation system. The annular part has axially raised lugs on its face bearing against the disk spring, and the lugs engage in slots that are provided between the disk spring tongues where the tongues are appropriately widened, to provide a form locking connection in the peripheral direction. As a result of the peripherally fixed attachment of the annular part to the disk spring, wear caused by a relative twist between the annular part and the disk spring is prevented.

Abstract: Arrangement for operating a clutch, in particular a clutch in the power train of a motor vehicle, comprising a means of transmission that is mounted movably in an operating direction with respect to a support. The support is flexibly mounted in the direction of operation with respect to a housing.

Abstract: An actuation system for a double clutch. The actuation system has a guide sleeve disposed around transmission input shafts of a double-clutch transmission which is connected downstream and two cylindrical elements which are disposed on the sleeve axially displaceably by an actuator unit, each for actuating the clutches. The cylindrical elements can be displaced independently from each other, are locked into position, and overlap each other.

Abstract: A release bearing assembly has a roller bearing, an enclosure and a slinger. The enclosure has first and second flange portions. The slinger has a body portion sized for radial disposition within an inner diameter of the first flange portion. A lip portion extends from the body portion and defines a channel between itself and the enclosure.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to clutch arm and release devices and methods such as for a variable speed transmission. A clutch linkage can include a control shaft pivotable about an axis, a substantially U-shaped arm connected at two points to the shaft, and a plurality of projections positioned on the arm. The arm can be moved between positions in response to rotational movement of the control shaft, and the projections can thereby engage and exert a force on a movable sleeve to move the sleeve, such as for causing a clutch bearing to move between an engaged and a disengaged position.

Abstract: An electromotive actuator for deflecting a motor vehicle part includes a rotatable component and a non-rotatable component. The rotatable component can be driven by an electric motor in such a way that it can be moved linearly relative to the non-rotatable component between a first position and a second position. In order to create a compact adjustment device, the two components of the actuator are configured respectively as a threaded spindle and a threaded nut, whereby the rotatable component (threaded spindle or threaded nut) is non-rotatably connected to the rotor of the electric motor and can act directly or indirectly on the vehicle part that is to be deflected.

Abstract: A twin clutch system for a transmission, particularly for a twin clutch transmission, including at least two clutches each having a clutch cover to which at least one disengaging system that actuates the clutches is fastened. According to the invention, a fastening element is provided that couples both coupling covers.

Abstract: Clutch release bearing device, including an operating element, a rolling bearing furnished with rolling elements, with a non-rotating ring provided with a radial portion facing inwards and having a central opening, and with a rotating ring, the said rolling bearing being mounted on the operating element with which it may move axially, and a self-alignment sleeve placed between the non-rotating ring and the operating element and provided with a plurality of elastic ribs facing inwards.

Abstract: An electromotive actuator for deflecting a mechanical part, comprising a rotatable component and a non-rotatable component of a deflection gear, whereby the rotatable component can be driven by an electric motor in such a way that it can be moved linearly relative to the non-rotatable component between a first position and a second position. The two components of the actuator are constituents of a ball-ramp adjustment device, whereby a rotatable component of the ball-ramp adjustment device is non-rotatably connected to the rotor of the electric motor and acts directly or indirectly on the mechanical part that is to be deflected.

Abstract: A linear electromotive actuator mounted on an input shaft of a manual transmission clutch system and a clutch operation is controlled by a current signal applied in response to an operating stroke of a clutch pedal. In addition, according to the clutch system and a method for controlling the same, a vehicle weight is reduced and a clutch vibration or an impact can be reduced.

Abstract: A clutch release bearing assembly is provided that includes a housing that encloses a bearing, release sleeve and bushing. The housing defines a reservoir for grease that is supplied to the bearing and bushing. Slots are provided in the release sleeve through which grease is provided to the bushing and the input shaft through holes formed in the bushing. An end cap seal prevents contaminants from entering the clutch release bearing assembly on one end and a multi-lip seal is provided between the housing and release sleeve on the other end of the housing.

Abstract: A release bearing assembly has a roller bearing, an enclosure and a slinger. The enclosure has first and second flange portions. The slinger has a body portion sized for radial disposition within an inner diameter of the first flange portion. A lip portion extends from the body portion and defines a channel between itself and the enclosure.

Abstract: Hydraulically operated clutch release bearing device of the type including an operating element provided with an annular piston and a seal in contact with the piston, and a rolling-contact bearing axially secured to the operating element, the piston including a rear surface in contact with the said seal, at least one concave region being formed locally in the said rear surface of the piston.

Abstract: A clutch release arrangement (1) for a clutch release (pressure plate) (6) used in vehicles is provided. The clutch release arrangement (1) includes a control lever (2), which forms one unit together with a housing (3) and also a clutch release bearing (4). The housing (3) is supported directly on the control lever (2) by contact surfaces (8a, 8b or 18a, 18b) of different lengths, which allow height compensation “s” at assembly.

Abstract: A clutch operator for a disconnectable clutch useful in a motor vehicle, and having a self-adjusting release bearing supported on a housing and in the form of a rolling-contact bearing designed as an inclined-shoulder bearing. The bearing has an outer bearing ring, a rotating inner bearing ring and rolling bodies guided between the rings. An adjusting ring at the inner bearing ring. A sliding element in a supporting region of the adjusting ring on the inner bearing ring, and being in the form of complementary spherical-cap segments. A noise-reducing and wear-reducing coating, on which a spring element connected to the disconnectable clutch is supported at a radially oriented annular flange of the adjusting ring.

Abstract: A clutch release bearing assembly is provided that includes a housing that encloses a bearing, release sleeve and bushing. The housing defines a reservoir for grease that is supplied to the bearing and bushing. Slots are provided in the release sleeve through which grease is provided to the bushing and the input shaft through holes formed in the bushing. An end cap seal prevents contaminants from entering the clutch release bearing assembly on one end and a multi-lip seal is provided between the housing and release sleeve on the other end of the housing.

Abstract: A hydraulic clutch-release system has a dual-piston clutch actuator for actuating a twin clutch of an automated manual transmission of a vehicle. The actuator has pistons disposed coaxially with one another in a housing. The pistons are accommodated movably relative to one another in cooperating cylinder chambers for actuating the diaphragm springs of a clutch of the twin clutch. Mutually facing regions of the lateral surfaces of the pistons are in contact.

Abstract: A radially stacked dual dry clutch apparatus for a dual clutch transmission is provided. The apparatus includes a housing, an outer clutch mounted to the housing, and an inner clutch mounted to the housing. The outer clutch includes a first plurality of engageable clutch plates, and a hub attached to one of the first plurality of clutch plates. The hub preferably defines a plurality of access ports. The inner clutch includes a second plurality of engageable clutch plates. The inner clutch also includes an apply member configured to selectively actuate the second plurality of clutch plates. At least a portion of the apply member is adapted to pass through the access ports of the hub.

Abstract: A clutch-release device for a friction clutch installed in a housing in a vehicle includes a guide tube and a clutch-release bearing, which is free to shift position in the axial direction on the tube by means of a bearing carrier. One bearing ring of the clutch-release bearing is connected to the clutch-release element of the friction clutch to transmit the actuating force for actuating the friction clutch. The other bearing ring is mounted nonrotatably on the bearing carrier. For lubrication, the clutch-release bearing is provided with a relubrication unit provided with a freely controllable actuation unit for the as-needed lubrication of the clutch-release bearing.

Abstract: A clutch release device for the friction clutch of a motor vehicle includes a sliding sleeve which can shift position axially on a guide tube, and a roller bearing positioned on the sliding sleeve. The roller bearing includes a first bearing ring, which can rotate with a clutch release element, a second bearing ring, which is fixed against rotation relative to the sliding sleeve, and a plurality of rolling elements which roll on races in the bearing rings. In the event of bearing failure, first and second axial stops engage to prevent relative axial displacement of the bearing rings by more than a predetermined amount. The first axial stop is fixed with respect to the first bearing ring, and the second axial stop is axially fixed with respect to the sliding sleeve.

Abstract: A clutch-release device for a friction clutch of a motor vehicle includes a guide tube and a sliding sleeve, which is free to shift position axially on the tube, the sleeve having a contact area for absorbing the actuating force of an actuating element. A clutch-release bearing is mounted on the sliding sleeve, the bearing having a nonrotatable first bearing ring, rolling elements, and a rotating second bearing ring, which is in working connection with an actuating element of the friction clutch. To increase the number of identical parts and thus to reduce costs, the sliding sleeve has a multi-part design, thus representing an assembly having at least two parts.

Abstract: A release device for a friction clutch includes a guide tube, a sliding sleeve mounted on the guide tube, and a release bearing mounted coaxially to the sliding sleeve, the bearing including a first bearing race, rolling elements, and a rotating second bearing race. The second bearing race supports a connecting element, which establishes the working connection between the release bearing and the ends of spring tongues of a diaphragm spring, which serves as the actuating element of the friction clutch. The connecting element has a receiving section, which holds the ends of the diaphragm spring tongues and can shift position in the radial direction in opposition to a restoring force, and a retaining section for the second bearing race. Radial is placement of the ends of the diaphragm spring tongues which occurs upon axial actuation of the releasing device can be absorbed by the connecting element with essentially no friction.

Abstract: Clutch release bearing device that includes: an operating element; a rolling-contact bearing fitted with a non-rotating ring and a rotating ring and connected axially to the operating element; and an annular fixing ring provided with an axial portion mounted inside the operating element and also with an axially elastic portion whose axially opposite side from the operating element is pressed axially against the non-rotating ring, the fixing ring being able to keep the non-rotating ring axially connected to the operating element and yet allow radial movement.

Abstract: A clutch release bearing device including an operating element, a rolling bearing equipped with a non-rotating race and a rotating race secured axially to the operating element, and an annular fixing ring provided with an axial portion mounted in the operating element and with an axially elastic portion bearing axially against the non-rotating race on the axially opposite side to the operating element, the fixing ring being able to hold the non-rotating race axially secured to the operating element while at the same time allowing radial movement.

Abstract: A friction clutch arrangement includes a clutch housing mounted to a flywheel, a pressure plate, a clutch disk mounted on a transmission shaft, and a diaphragm spring which loads the pressure plate toward the flywheel to engage the clutch. A disengagement device includes a sliding sleeve which is axially displaceable on the shaft to introduce a disengagement force to the clutch spring via an force action point, thereby producing a characteristic curve of disengagement force versus disengagement travel of the sleeve. During disengagement, a compensation device introduces a compensation force counter to the pressing force in a predefined section of the characteristic curve, thereby reducing the disengagement force in the predefined section. A switchable force transmission device changes the effective force transmission ratio of the pressing force and the disengagement force during disengagement in a predetermined manner, thereby optimizing the disengagement stroke of the pressure plate.