Abstract: A bearing assembly used for a work implement of a construction machine with an excellent bearing performance, excellent durability and good maintenance. A pair of first bushings with flanges and a pair of second bushings with flanges are fixed respectively in the bore of the boss and the brackets in a manner such that the first bushing flange faces the second bushing flange. An anti-wear material applied on at least one of the sliding surfaces of the flanges of the first and second bushing flanges that face each other. The first bushings with flanges fixed in both sides of the bore of the boss can be a double-structural member including an outer tubular member and an inner sliding member fixed in the bore of the outer tubular member respectively. Furthermore, the first bushings can be a double-structural member including an outer tubular member and an inner sliding member fixed in the bore of the outer tubular member.

Abstract: A synthetic resin-made sliding bearing (1) includes a synthetic resin-made lower casing (2), a synthetic resin-made upper casing (3) superposed on the lower casing (2), a synthetic resin-made disk-shaped thrust sliding bearing piece (4) disposed between the upper and the lower casings (3) and (2), and a synthetic resin-made cylindrical radial sliding bearing piece (5) disposed between the upper and the lower casings (3) and (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a slide bearing comprising with a bearing opening (4) pertaining to a hinge-housing component (2) and a flange bearing box (6) pressed into said bearing opening (4), whereby a bearing pin (26) can be inserted and rotated therein. Said flange bearing box (6) has a crimped projection (50) which projects radially inwards in the direction of the periphery. In order to create a slide bearing which can be preassembled, said slide-bearing is formed such that said crimped projection (50), when viewed from a longitudinal section of the box forms as a curved region (52) in the wall of said flange bearing box (6) in the vicinity of the axial end of the bearing opening (4) and said curved region (52) projects into the flange (16) of the box (6) in such a way that a space (h) is created between the opening (4) and of the bearing outer side which faces the flange bearing box (6) in the region of the curved profile prior to insertion of the bearing pins (26).

Abstract: A cam bushing assembly for supporting a camshaft in a cam braking system on a vehicle has a bushing retainer removable from a brake spider, and a bushing removable from the bushing retainer. The bashing retainer is bolted to the brake spider and can be removed simply by unfastening the bolts. A bushing is removably disposed within the bushing retainer. The bushing can be removed from the bushing retainer without removing the retainer from the brake spider. Further, the bushing assembly incorporates strategically located grooves that significantly increase lubricant flow to and around the camshaft.

Abstract: A thrust and journal bearing assembly is presented that provides for separate thrust and journal segments that are joined together and held in place by interlocking tabs and slots.

Abstract: An efficient bearing includes jutting anchor flanges directly extending from a front end of the bearing for coupling with an air fan spindle housed in the bearing. The air fan spindle thus may have a precise axis and less floating or sinking during rotation to achieve better balance. The bearing barrel further has a plurality of plane surfaces formed on the exterior peripheral surface to couple with the air fan seat securely to increase air fan rotation efficiency.

Abstract: There is described an actuator comprising an outer tube and an inner tube. In the actuator there is provided a spindle co-operating with a bushing for creating the displacement of the actuator by means of a motor. In order to establish an end stop in a secure way for preventing a wedging of the spindle and the bushing in extreme positions for the actuator, the bushing is disposed rotatable in relation to both tubes as it is arranged rotatable in a bushing housing. The actuator is arranged so that friction between the bushing and the bushing housing is greater that the friction occurring between the spindle and the bushing. Hereby rotation of the spindle will displace the bushing along the spindle until it reaches an extreme position. By an extreme position a pin on the bushing will hit a pin mounted in the spindle.

Abstract: In a plain bearing for the transmission of high axial forces and great flexural moments with slight relative movements the one co-operating bearing component has an annular rib which engages into an annular groove provided on the other co-operating bearing component. The annular rib which can be of an outwardly convergent trapezoidal cross-section is provided with anti-friction linings on its free side faces and possibly peripheral faces. The anti-friction linings, like the co-operating bearing component in question, in particular an outer ring carrying the annular rib, can be subdivided segment-like. The segments can then be released individually from their composite assembly and maintained, in particular provided with new anti-friction linings. A preferred use of this plain bearing is the arrangement thereof between a pylon-supported machine head and the pylon head of a wind power installation.

Abstract: An assembled flange-bearing shell including a half-shell shaped radial bearing part and an axial bearing part which can be fixed on one side in the area of the axial front face of the radial bearing part, or partial ring-wheel shaped axial bearing parts which can be fixed on both sides. Each axial bearing part has inward projecting retaining tongues located around its radius. The retaining tongues can be engaged in retaining recesses in the area of an axial rim section of the radial bearing part. The flange-bearing shell has two retaining tongues on both sides of the vertex which form an undercut. The undercut is engaged from below by a clip of the radial bearing part which lies axially adjacent to each respective open-edged retaining recess. The clip is curved inward in an axial direction from its extension along the periphery into the retaining recess in order to secure the axial bearing part against detachment.

Abstract: A bearing bush that can be installed without any auxiliary components and ensures a secure fit has a backing which comprises at least one layer, an overlay (4), on its inner surface and at least one flange (6,6a,6b) in the form of a circumferential closed bead provided at a distance from the bush ends. The bearing bush is suitable, inter alia, for flexible joints and pedal bearing systems. The method of producing such a bush takes as its starting point a prefabricated bearing bush (1), the inner surface of the backing (3) of which is exposed in at least one area (5,5a,5b) spaced from the bush ends. An internal mandrel is inserted into the bearing bush (1) and the bearing bush is held around its outer surface, at least one gap (23) being left opposite to the exposed area (5,5a,5b). The bearing bush is then compressed in the axial direction, the material is thereby displaced into the gap (23,23′) to form the flange (6).

Abstract: An improved bushing assembly for the outboard end of a brake cam shaft is provided with a bushing which establishes a grease flow pathway within the bushing assembly. Grease enters an aperture formed in a boss of the brake spider which holds the bushing through a grease zerk which is aligned with a first radial hole in the bushing, so the fresh grease injected goes directly to a grease reservoir between the bushing and the shaft. Flow channels provided in the bushing interior surface guide the grease around the shaft to a second radial hole which is diametrically opposite the first radial hole. Sealing means on the shaft restrict grease flow axially from the bushing along the shaft. Grease may be purged through the second radial hole to an annular space between a flanged inboard end of the bushing and the periphery of the aperture, from which the grease may exit. The flanged end of the bushing has tabs for engaging slots in the boss to align the bushing and to prevent rotation within the aperture.

Abstract: A water-lubricated bearing comprises a cylindrical shell and a resilient liner, said shell being formed from a hard plastics material by a casting process and including an integral outwardly radially-directed flange at one end region thereof. The bearing may be made by initially forming the liner from a curable plastics material and curing the said material and thereafter forming the shell by casting a settable material in situ about the liner.

Abstract: A shaft bearing for placement in a hole in a bracket which has three main portions, a first cylindrical portion, which is larger in diameter than the bracket hole, at a first end of the bearing, a tapered portion at a second end of the bearing, and a second cylindrical portion between the first cylindrical portion and the tapered portion. There is a central cylindrical bore extending from the first end to the second end of the bearing. The bearing also serves as a spacer in installation of a garage door and associated components.

Abstract: A plain bearing assembly including an inner bearing, outer bearing, and at least one intermediate bearing. The inner bearing has an annular inner bearing surface. The intermediate bearing includes a ring bearing having an annular inner and outer surface. The intermediate bearing also includes bushes rotatably mounted about the inner bearing and rotatable with respect to the bearing ring and outer bearing. The bushes provide a bearing surface adjacent to the annular inner bearing surface of the bearing ring and providing a bearing surface adjacent to the annular outer bearing surface of the bearing ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pulley, in particular for a continuously variable transmission, provided with two sheaves on a pulley shaft, the sheaves being non-rotationally fixable on the pulley shaft, and at least one sheave being axially movable relative to the pulley shaft by means of movement means.According to the invention, the movable sheave is placed on the pulley shaft in such a way that, if the movement means impose a stable position on the sheave, the sheave is fixed axially relative to the pulley shaft and that, if the movement means impose a change in the axial position of the sheave, the sheave is movable in the axial direction and/or in the direction of rotation relative to the pulley shaft.

Abstract: The rotatable fork-plate of a fork lift truck is mounted to a large-diameter slewing gear, and the slewing bearing fits inside. In place of the usual ball bearing, a plastic strip is curved around into a circle, and placed between the slewing gear and the stator frame. The circle is not complete, in that a circumferential gap is left between the ends. The rotor and stator are formed with suitable faces for supporting journal forces, and thrust forces both ways, via the plastic strip. The preferred profile of the strip is channel-shaped. The strip floats circumferentially between the rotor and the stator. The plastic strip being corrosion free, no seals are provided on the bearing, even for operation near sea-water.

Abstract: A thermoplastic bearing liner having compliant and compensating structure to adjust for a misalignment of a shaft insertably received therein. The bearing liner comprises a hollow, substantially cylindrical shaped member having two ends and an intermediate portion. A flange extends circumferentially and projects radially from at least one of the two ends. A flexible frustoconical member is mounted adjacent a distal end of the flange and extends circumferentially from the flange.

Abstract: A rotatable shaft (12) is supported by a split bearing mounted between the shaft and a fixed object (14). In a preferred embodiment, the split bearing includes a first bearing section (16a), an identical second bearing section (16b), and a removable retainer (18) for holding the bearing sections (16a, 16b) in place. Each bearing section has a concave inner surface (32a, 32b). The first bearing section (16a) and the second bearing section (16b) are fitted to the shaft so that the concave inner surface (32a) of the first bearing section (16a) and the concave inner surface (32b) of the second bearing section (16b) face the shaft. The retainer (18) is mounted on the shaft and includes an opening (40) for receiving and holding the bearing sections (16a, 16b) adjacent to the shaft. Each bearing section (16a, 16b) is provided with a bushing (46a, 46b) that is received by bushing holes (42, 44) in the retainer (18).

Abstract: A swing includes a swing frame, a seat member and a pair of generally C-shaped coupling units. The swing frame includes left and right upright side frames and a horizontal connecting rod which interconnects top ends of the side frames. The seat member is disposed between the side frames and has a pair of upwardly extending swing arms, each of which has a distal top end formed with an inverted U-shaped hook that opens downwardly toward the connecting rod. The coupling units are clamped spacedly and fittingly on the connecting rod. The hooks on the swing arms of the seat member engage slidably and respectively the coupling units on the connecting rod to permit forward and rearward swinging movement of the seat member relative to the connecting rod. The coupling units prevent direct contact between the hooks on the swing arms and the connecting rod to minimize wearing between the hooks and the connecting rod and to reduce noise that is generated when the seat member swings.

Abstract: A tiltable roller assembly includes a roller, a sleeve tightly fitted into the roller, a supporting shaft extending through the sleeve, the supporting shaft having a small diameter section and a large diameter section, a rotating member for pivotally carrying the roller and the sleeve about the supporting shaft and a cushion member for allowing the roller and the sleeve to tilt with respect to the supporting shaft. The rotating member has at its periphery an external groove for accommodating the cushion member and a bore through its center and a protruding portion, inwardly extending from an upper end of the bore, for serving to limit the amount of the descent of the rotating member.

Abstract: A sliding surface bearing for two components of a planar swivel joint for doors and flaps, which are contacting each other and are connected by a bolt, consists of a sliding material clamped into the bore of a component with press fit. To avoid the abrasion of lacquer a collar bushing is provided on both sides of the bore.

Abstract: A spherical plain bearing is provided having improved wear resistance under heavy axial and radial loads of a rotating shaft. The bearing includes a pillow block having a concave inner surface, a split cylindrical protective sleeve for mating with and detachably clamping around the shaft, the outer surface of the sleeve having a peripheral recess. The bearing includes a split cylindrical liner having an inner wear resistant surface for sliding contact within the recess of the protective sleeve, and multiple thrust plate rings, and a split cylindrical cartridge for holding the liner in the recess of the protective sleeve. The bearing includes a plurality of high wear-resistant elements for providing high wear resistance and low friction resistance when placed into the wear surfaces of the bearing.

Abstract: A rotatable shaft (12) is supported by a split bearing mounted between the shaft and a fixed object (14). In a preferred embodiment, the split bearing includes a first bearing section (16a), an identical second bearing section (16b), and a removable retainer (18) for holding the bearing sections (16a, 16b) in place. Each bearing section has a concave inner surface (32a, 32b). The first bearing section (16a) and the second bearing section (16b) are fitted to the shaft so that the concave inner surface (32a) of the first bearing section (16a) and the concave inner surface (32b) of the second bearing section (16b) face the shaft. The retainer (18) is mounted on the shaft and includes an opening (40) for receiving and holding the bearing sections (16a,16b) adjacent to the shaft. Each bearing section (16a, 16b) is provided with a bushing (46a, 46b) that is received by bushing holes (42, 44) in the retainer (18).

Abstract: A steering column bearing is comprised of an outer bush and an inner bush held in the outer bush. The outer bush includes: an inner ring having a lip portion and a retaining protrusion formed projectingly along the circumferential direction at a predetermined interval from the lip portion in an axial direction; an outer ring having protrusions; a support leg by which an outer peripheral surface portion of the inner ring not corresponding to a hollow cylindrical recess and an inner peripheral surface portion of the outer ring corresponding to that outer peripheral surface portion are integrally connected to each other in the circumferential direction; and reinforcing ribs each of which extends from an outer peripheral surface portion of the inner ring corresponding to the lip portion to the support leg, and integrally connects the outer peripheral surface of the inner ring, the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring, and the support leg.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement comprised of a substrate having a plurality of self-lubricating polyimide graphite-fiber reinforced composite bearing members secured to provide a bearing surface. The bearing arrangement being well suited for use under harsh conditions, including high temperatures, high impacts, and large loads.

Abstract: A heat roller device includes a frame, a hollow cylindrical fixing roller accommodating therein a heat source for fixing a toner image on a recording medium; a driving gear for driving the fixing roller; a first flange shaped bearing having a base attached to the frame and a projection extending from the base in order to accommodate the driving gear, for rotatably supporting one end of the fixing roller; and a second flange shaped bearing having a base attached to the frame, a projection extending from said base and a pair of hooks integrally extending from the projection for preventing movement of the fixing roller in its longitudinal axis, when the fixing roller is driven by the driving gear.

Abstract: A harrow includes a series of sleeves each having a plurality of teeth and telescoped non-rotatably over a rod which is rotatably journaled by laterally spaced bearing assemblies supported by mounting arms which, in turn, are attached to a tool bar. The bearing assemblies include an outer bearing and a generally cylindrically-shaped collar having a circular outer perimeter and a split extending longitudinally along the collar. The collar defines an inner perimeter disposed to receive the elongated rod. At least one radially directed pilot hole for receiving a set screw is formed through each collar. A set screw is threaded through the pilot hole and may be rotatably advanced therein to abut the elongated rod. Reactionary force from the abutment expands the collar at the split to positively engage the outer perimeter of the collar with the outer bearing.

Abstract: A first, fork-shaped component accommodates a second component, in which case an articulated connection between the two components takes place by means of an inserted pin. In order to establish a rattle-free connection between the two components with a good functioning and a simple mounting and a small space requirement in the longitudinal direction of the pin, it is provided that one sleeve respectively, which receives the pin, is inserted into bores of the first fork-shaped component, on the side facing the second component, each sleeve having an outwardly directed, elastic ring segment which, under prestress, is supported on the two components. In addition, on the side facing away from the ring segment, inwardly directed elastic noses are molded to the sleeves and reach behind the slid-in pin without a head and secure it against a falling-out.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a radially and axially elastic slide bush bearing for chassis parts in motor vehicles with thrust bearings between an inner pipe (1) and an outer bush (2) and with an elastomer body (4) surrounding the outer bush (2). To obtain a one-part design, a thrust bearing transmitting axial forces, consisting of a disk (8 and 9) and an abutment (10 and 11), is provided with a sealing lip (12 and 13) surrounding this thrust bearing at both axial bearing ends, wherein the thrust bearing has a smaller diameter compared with the diameter of the bearing eye in the chassis part (5) at one bearing end in the external diameter of the sealing lip (13) axially surrounding the thrust bearing.

Abstract: A plastic bushing for use with wheel assemblies for low speed, off-highway vehicles of the type of hand trucks, wheelbarrows and the like. The plastic bushing is constructed of two substantially identical bushing members molded of a self-lubricating, preselected plastic and each having a flanged end for abutting the central opening of a wheel assembly. Each plastic bushing member is provided with diametrically spaced locking fingers with locking windows defined in the body of the bushing members for snap-locking to the locking fingers when aligned within the wheel assembly opening.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement comprised of a substrate having a plurality of self-lubricating polyimide graphite-fiber reinforced composite bearing members secured to provide a bearing surface. The bearing arrangement being well suited for use under harsh conditions, including high temperatures, high impacts, and large loads.

Abstract: A composite journal and thrust bearing system having a bearing housing with a journal and a thrust face lined with a high performance polymer, such as a polyimide, that is useful in applications requiring loss of lubrication protection.

Abstract: A bearing shell for heavily loaded bearings with a rolled strip interfere or force fit lining comprises a generally annular body with an axial bore fitted with a lining in which a shaft turns. The lining comprises a 2 mm thick rectangle of rolled steel strip at least the bearing surface of which has been surface hardened to a depth of approximately 0.5 mm by nitriding or by carburizing and quenching. The ends of the rolled strip bear on each other. The strip is an interference or force fit in the bore of the body and has an excess length relative to the developed length of a neutral fiber of an unstressed lining between 0.3 and 9%.

Abstract: In a composite plain thrust journal bearing is provided, in the inner rim of the thrust bearing part, at least one retaining lug (5) with which is associated at least one splay finger (6). In the rim area (7) of the journal bearing part are provided for the retaining lug a recess (13) and a recess (18) for a splay finger which is formed, at least in an end region, into a receiving slot (8), which is axially delimited by a hook-shaped projection (9). When the thrust bearing part (2) is positioned on the journal bearing part (1), the retaining lug (5) is engaged into the recess (13) and the splay finger into the recess (18) for a splay finger, and then the splay finger (6) is, under permanent deformation introduced into the receiving slot (8) behind the hook-shaped projection (9). This method of attachment offers defined limited mutual movability of the journal bearing part (3) and the thrust bearing part (2) while ensuring reliable connection of the two parts to each other.

Abstract: A guide sleeve for a rod or shaft movable parallel to the longitudinal axis in relative manner, comprising an outer ring and a guide ring of plastic inserted therein, wherein the outer ring and the guide ring are firmly attached to each other. The outer ring and the guide ring contact each other over a continuous contact surface, the outer ring being provided with grooves which are radially open towards the inside and have a cross-sectional constriction in the region of their mouth and the guide ring being provided with radially outward protruding projections which are received in the grooves.

Abstract: A pivot/rotational device comprises a pivot pin having a head and a tubular, cylindrical shank of reduced diameter projecting from the head. A two-part bushing assembly comprises a ring and a sleeve. The ring encircles the shank. The sleeve is formed of anti-friction material and is disposed concentrically between and in surface-to-surface contact with the ring and the shank. The sleeve has a radially outwardly extending collar at one end disposed between and in surface-to-surface contact with the head and one end of the ring. The tubular shank has an open end opposite the head provided with a radially outwardly extending flange which overlies the other end of the ring. The ring is restrained from axial movement between the collar and the flange. The sleeve may also have a second collar between the flange and the ring.

Abstract: A trolley assembly is provided including a pair of trolley brackets with an axle extending outwardly from each of the trolley brackets. Bushings adapted to rotatably engage each of the axles are provided with a wheel fixedly attached to each of the bushings. The bushings include an interlock to prevent rotation of the bushing with respect to the wheel. A pendant is attached to the pair of trolley brackets. The components of the trolley assembly can be replaced on a one-to-one basis with parts of prior art trolley assemblies.

Abstract: A support member for use in a soccer table comprises a male retainer and a female retainer. The male retainer has a first columnar portion and a first disk portion attached to one end of the first columnar portion which is provided thereon with an arresting portion and has an axial hole. The female retainer has a second columnar portion and a second disk portion attached to one end of the second columnar portion which has an axially-oriented fitting hole provided on the inner wall surface thereof with a stopping portion. The first columnar portion of the male retainer is received in the fitting hole of the female retainer such that the arresting portion of the male retainer and the stopping portion of the female retainer engage to confine each other.

Abstract: An electric motor for a magnetic disk memory device includes a conical hub and a conical plane or grooved base and an integral air-bearing which significantly reduces non-repeatable runout, audible noise, and vibration. The base is rigidly attached to the shaft while the hub, which carries all of the load, rotates on the air cushion created by a pressurized air film. An upper sleeve controls the pressure fluctuation in the air film in a dynamic condition. In a static condition, the hub rests on a dry lubricated surface. The force developed due to the pressurized air film balances the rotating member in any condition.

Abstract: The support of a shaft (7) which is rotatably supported in through-holes of the housing (1) of a pressure chamber in bushes (11, 12) provided with sealing rings and which is secured against axial displacement by securing rings (21, 22) is to be improved in such a way that a low-wear and secure arrangement of the shaft (7) and bearing bushes (11, 12) is achieved. For this purpose, it is suggested that each through-hole (9, 10) of the housing (1) comprise a collar (15, 16) which projects radially inward and forms a support for a projection which is directed radially outward and with which each bush (11, 12) is provided, the front side (19, 20) of the latter facing the pressure chamber simultaneously forming a support for a securing ring (21, 22) arranged on the shaft (7), wherein the two bearing sides of the shaft (7) have the same diameter.

Abstract: A self-aligning bearing for a fractional-horsepower PMDC electric motor is formed from sheet metal coated with polytetrafluoroethylene to facilitate intermittent, short-term operation. A tubular first part provides a journal-bearing surface. A second part extends radially from a first end of the first part to provide radial support for the first part. A third part extends axially from a radially outer second end of the second part so as to surround the first part and is provided with a part-spherical outer mounting surface for engagement with a bearing support.

Abstract: A compound journal and thrust plain bearing comprises a half-liner-shaped or bush-shaped journal bearing part and a part-ring-shaped thrust bearing part or a set of part-ring-shaped thrust bearing parts attached at one or both ends thereof, while every thrust bearing part comprises on its inner peripheral rim a plurality of inwardly extending retaining projections which are angularly spaced from each other and which are inserted into a recess provided in the region of the arcuate or circular margin of the journal bearing part.

Abstract: The elastic sliding bearing for chassis parts in motor vehicles has a rigid inner bushing, an outer bushing, and an elastomeric body surrounding them. The inner bushing and the outer bushing are provided at both ends with axial bearing surfaces on radially extending flange projections (8, 9), and a seal surrounding the flange projections (8) on the outer bushing (2) is provided. The seal acts against the axially outer flange surface of the outer bushing (2) with at least one sealing lip. A plastic layer (5) possessing good sliding properties, whose outer contact surface with the outer bushing has lubricant pockets (6) for receiving a grease filling, is provided on the outer jacket of the inner bushing (1).

Abstract: The radially and axially load-bearing rotary sliding friction bearing for chassis parts in motor vehicles includes a rigid inner bushing (1) and an outer bushing (2), which is rotatable relative to it and is arranged in an elastomeric body (3) that adheres to it. Both bushings have, at least on one axially outer end, axial bearing surfaces at one radially directed flange projection (6, 7) each, wherein the flange projection associated with the outer bushing (2) is provided on an annular axial bearing on a sliding disk (7) and on a support ring (8) pressed onto the adjacent tubular end of the outer bushing (2). The sliding disk and the clamping ring are connected to one another by an elastomeric material in an adhering manner.

Abstract: A bushing roller bearing having particular application for use in a wing flap assembly of an aircraft by which a wing flap is raised or lowered. The bearing includes metallic, coaxially aligned outer and inner races and a non-metallic intermediate liner disposed therebetween. The inner race is coupled to and rotatable with a shaft that is interconnected with the wing flap. The outer race is adapted to rotate (i.e. ride) along a wing flap track at the wing of an aircraft. The intermediate liner is formed from a self-lubricating composite material which reduces wear and friction between the outer and inner races. The intermediate liner floats through the bearing, such that a clearance exists between the liner and the races to permit the liner to be displaced laterally and radially. By virtue of the intermediate liner, the susceptibility of the bearing excessive wear, to lock-up and possible failure is reduced.

Abstract: This bearing comprises an outer ring (11) made from a sleeve (110) which is delimited by an outside wall (111) and an inside wall (112) and which carries on its outside wall (111) a bush (1111), an inner ring (12) which is made from a sleeve (120) which is delimited by an outside wall (121) and an inside wall (122) and which carries on its inside wall (122) a bush (1221), a link (13) located out of plumb with the bushes (1111, 1221) in order to connect these rings (11, 12) while allowing only a relative rotation between them (11, 12).Application to motor vehicle steering columns.

Abstract: In a seat belt retractor comprising a frame which has a pair of side walls facing each other, shaft supporting holes which are provided at the side walls, respectively, a rotatable shaft which is provided between the supporting holes, a bush for supporting the shaft, the bush being attached to at least one of the supporting holes, and a reel which is attached to the shaft and on which a seat belt is wound, the bush is made of synthetic resin and comprises a cylindrical portion in which a shaft portion of a body of rotation is inserted and a flange portion which is provided so as to be coaxial with the cylindrical portion, the portion on one end side in the axial direction of the inside circumference face of the cylindrical portion being tapered so as to increase the diameter in the direction of approaching the one end side.

Abstract: A pivot mount for a vehicular shift lever which precludes the play in the shift lever. The mount is employed in conjunction with a shift bowl that is rotatably mounted on a steering column. A clevis extends radially outwardly from the shift bowl, and the clevis has laterally spaced connecting plates. A bore penetrates each connecting plate. The bores through the connecting plates are registered. A shift lever having a mounting block is mounted from the clevis. The mounting block has laterally spaced, substantially parallel, first and second faces adapted to be embraced between the connecting plates. An aperture penetrates the mounting block and opens through the first and second faces to register with the bores through the connecting plates. A bushing assembly having an annular body portion with longitudinally spaced first and second rim edges is insertably received within the aperture which penetrates the mounting block.

Abstract: Flanged bearing bushes are described, the bearing bushes comprising a journal bearing element and a thrust flange bearing element on at least one end face of the journal bearing element, the at least one end face of said journal having at least two axially directed recesses adapted to receive generally axially directed tabs formed from thrust flange material and which tabs are fixed in position in the recesses by deformation of journal bearing element material adjacent the axially directed recesses. The flange element may be of generally annular, rectangular or any other polygonal shape.

Abstract: The elastic sliding bearing for chassis parts in motor vehicles includes of a rigid inner bushing (1) and an outer bushing (2) surrounded by an elastomeric body (3). Both bushings have axial bearing surfaces (5, 6) on radially directed flange projections (4, 7) at an axially outer end, wherein a seal (11) surrounding the axial bearing surfaces (5, 6). The seal acts against the axially outer flange surface with at least one sealing lip (12). A disk (9), which is supported on one side surface by the sliding surface of the flange projection (4) on the inner bushing (1), is loosely inserted between a sliding surface forming the axial bearing surface (5) on the flange projection (4) of the inner bushing (1) and the elastomeric body (3) surrounding the outer bushing (2).