Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to update a location stored at a server for an electric charger. A determination is made that an electric vehicle is being charged at an electric charger, and a location of the electric charger may be retrieved from a server storing a plurality of locations of electric chargers. A determination of a location of the electric charger may be made based on a positioning system of the electric vehicle. The location of the electric charger retrieved from the server may be compared to the location of the electric charger determined based on the positioning system of the electric vehicle. Based on the comparison, the location stored at the server for the electric charger, the location stored at a server for an electric charger may be updated.

Abstract: A rotational force transmission device includes a transmission mechanism disposed on an input gear, and a ratchet member disposed on an output gear. The transmission mechanism includes a first sleeve having a first interlocker, a second sleeve having a second interlocker that engages with the first interlocker with a rotation clearance in the circumferential direction, and a coil spring disposed between the first and second sleeves. When a drive source is stopped, the second sleeve can idly rotate within the rotation clearance between the first and second interlockers. The first sleeve has a first retainer, and the second sleeve has a second retainer engaging with the first retainer in the axial direction. The first sleeve, the second sleeve, and an urging member are unitized by the engagement of the first and second retainers.

Abstract: A transmission shaft automatic connection and disengagement device and test equipment. An input shaft drives a transmission shaft to rotate through a second connection shaft, a ratchet assembly, a first connection shaft and an output shaft so as to apply an acceleration torque, gears of the input shaft and the first connection shaft can be completely engaged and completely separated through extension and retraction of piston rods of a first group of air cylinders and a second group of air cylinders so as to achieve an effect that when a driving shaft needs to perform driving, a power system gets involved, and after driving is completed, the power system is cut off, and through the ratchet assembly, the transmission shaft can be prevented from driving a motor to work in reverse.

Abstract: A damper device includes an input shaft member to which a driving force from a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine is input, an output shaft member capable of outputting the driving force transmitted from the input shaft member, an input side cam and an output side cam respectively connected to the input shaft member and the output shaft member, and a damper bearing pivotable on the input side cam or the output side cam, wherein a damper bearing assembly has a bearing shaft supporting a plurality of damper bearings, bearing axes of the plurality of damper bearings are arranged along a bearing shaft axis of the bearing shaft, the bearing shaft is orthogonal to a rotation axis, and a shaft support portion supporting the bearing shaft, is provided between the adjacent damper bearings of the damper bearing assembly.

Abstract: In a vehicle cam damper structure, a drive shaft includes a cam damper at a midway portion thereof. The cam damper integrates a cam reception portion with a cam via a shaft member. The cam reception portion is connected relatively rotatably with the shaft member. The cam and the shaft member, while being integrally rotatable, are connected with each other axially slidably. The shaft member includes an enlarged-diameter portion. An elastic member that presses the cam toward a side of the cam reception portion is disposed between the enlarged-diameter portion and the cam. An outer cylinder extends across the cam reception portion and the shaft member. A drive-side shaft and a driven-side shaft of the drive shaft are each connected with corresponding one of the cam reception portion and the shaft member.

Abstract: Vibration isolators can be dimensioned for securement between a rotational motion source and a rotational motion target. The vibration isolators can include a first end member and a second end member supported in substantially-fixed axial position but axially-rotatable relative to the first end member. An intermediate member can be disposed between and operatively engaging the first and second end members. A rotational motion-to-axial motion conversion system is operatively disposed between the intermediate member and the first end member such that rotation of the intermediate member and the second end member generates axial displacement of the intermediate member relative to the first and second end members. A biasing element can be operatively disposed between the intermediate member and one or more of the first and second end members to bias the intermediate member in an axial direction. Rotary power transmissions or system are also included.

Abstract: A coupling can include a barrel that includes a communication pathway, such as an electrical contact or optical pathway. The coupling can include a nut that is configured to engage with a corresponding portion of a mating connector, such as via a threaded connection. When the coupling and the mating connector are engaged, the nut secures the coupling and the mating connector together, and respective termination elements of the coupling and the mating connector are in communication with each other. The coupling can include a torque-limiting mechanism. The torque-limiting mechanism can be configured to enable the transmission of torque up to a limit amount, and to inhibit or prevent the transmission of torque above the limit amount.

Abstract: A clutch device includes an input disc, an output disc, and a biasing member configured to press the input disc against the output disc. A rotation load applied to an output shaft separates the input disc from the output disc against biasing force of the biasing member. The input disc and the output disc include opposing surfaces, each of which includes axially disengageable overlapping tooth portions. Recessed and raised portions of each tooth portion are formed continuously in a radial direction and are alternately arranged in a circumferential direction. Each of the curved shapes of the recessed and raised portions is maintained at a respective identical height while a circumferential width thereof continuously expands in a radially outward direction. Also disclosed is a motor unit including the clutch device. The disclosed clutch device reduces, e.g., deformation or damage of a disengageable portion, and therefore, can improve durability.

Abstract: An electric motor includes a housing and a stator mounted to the housing. A rotor is rotatably supported relative to the stator and a drive shaft is connected to the rotor by a torque limiting clutch disposed within the housing. The electric motor with a torque limiting clutch eliminates high torque episodes due to slippery driving conditions. Also, a torque limiting clutch that features a ball-ramp device with two ramp angles performs the function of a two stage torsional vibration damper. An electric motor can have a specific torque signature that can excite certain vibration modes inside the transmission that can create noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and durability concerns.

Abstract: The present inventors have recognized that electrical units for Motor Control Centers (MCC's) can be improved to allow testing in a partially disconnected state while providing ingress protection through the use of sealing members without decreasing the size of the electrical unit. In particular, a full size electrical unit, able to advantageously accommodate a full array of electrical components like most other electrical units, can be partially withdrawn from an MCC for testing while still providing protection from the possibility of shock, gases and/or other hazards by way of sealing members such as gaskets and/or plates. Such sealing members can be mounted to the electrical unit to effectively seal the electrical unit with respect to the MCC when partially withdrawn.

Abstract: A geared motor, comprising a direct current motor having a motor shaft, a planetary gear unit with sun wheels, planetary gears, a ring gear, a gear unit casing, a gear unit output shaft, and pinion cages. A plate axially holds the sun wheels, the planetary gears and the pinion cages in the gear unit casing. The plate has a shaft passage to form a preinstallation module. One of the sun wheels has a central shaft receptacle which is formed with a positive fit contour acting in the rotation direction and coupled in a rotationally fixed manner with the motor shaft via a corresponding positive fit contour; and wherein, in the preinstallation module, an engagement of teeth of one of the sun wheels with teeth of one of the planetary gears is provided both before and after a final installation of the direct current motor at the preinstallation module.

Abstract: A clutch center includes a pressure receiving part. A pressure plate includes a pressure applying part. A clutch part is disposed between the pressure receiving part and the pressure applying part. A cam mechanism includes a first cam part and a second cam part. The first cam part and the second cam part are offset from the clutch center and the pressure plate in an axial direction. The first cam part includes a first slope. The second cam part includes a second slope opposed to the first slope. When the first cam part is rotated relatively to the second cam part in a first direction making up a circumferential direction, the first and second slopes are pressed against each other and separate from each other. The pressure applying part moves toward the pressure receiving part as the first cam part and the second cam part separate.

Abstract: A clutch device includes a first rotary member, a second rotary member, a clutch part, a support member, and a cam mechanism. The cam mechanism separates the support member and the second rotary member away from each other in the axial direction when the support member and the second rotary member are rotated relatively to each other. The cam mechanism includes a first cam surface, a second cam surface, a third cam surface and a fourth cam surface. The first and second cam surfaces are included in the support member. The third and fourth cam surfaces are included in the second rotary member. The first and second cam surfaces tilt to face axially inside and face oppositely to each other in a circumferential direction. The third cam surface is opposed to the first cam surface. The fourth cam surface is opposed to the second cam surface.

Abstract: A compliant safe joint and manufacturing method thereof. The compliant safe joint includes an input axis circumferentially connected to a motor shaft of a DC motor; a movable bridge circumferentially mounted on the input axis and slidable along a axial direction of the input axis; multiple bearings, each of the multiple bearings having an inner ring fixed to the movable bridge and having an outer ring; a stationary bridge rotatably mounted on the movable bridge and having a helicoid surface, the outer ring of each bearing being movable along the helicoid surface; and a flexible component connected to the movable bridge. The stationary bridge rotates about the input axis when a torque which exceeds a predetermined threshold is applied to the stationary bridge by the motor shaft, such that the bearings move with respect to the helicoid surface to cause the flexible component to be compressed and extended through the movable bridge.

Abstract: A load limiter for a controllable air inlet of a motor vehicle and which includes a drive-side driver coupled to an engine of the motor vehicle, an output-side driver configured to relay torque from the engine to closing elements of the controllable air inlet, the output-side drive having contours configured to engage corresponding contours of the drive-side driver, the drive-side driver and the output-side driver being configured for positive interlocking contact with each other and also for axial movement relative to one another in order to disengage the positive interlock; and a bias mechanism configured to pivot the output-side driver when in the disengaged state relative to the drive-side driver.

Abstract: A torque limiting device is disclosed, comprising a hollow body with an open proximal end and open distal end forming a handle, an internal wall bisecting said hollow body into a first and a second section on one side having torque limiting movable ramps, a rotatable head section affixed movably to the internal wall with bumps extended from the backside thereof, and a tool mounted to the front side whereby when rotated in a torque limiting direction, the at least one bump stop will pass over the ramp and the application of sufficient torque requirement of said device will depress the ramp, and allow the bump stop to pass over.

Abstract: A torque limiting apparatus is provided having an input shaft, an output shaft, a housing, a spring, and a length adjustable shank and collar assembly. The input shaft communicates with a rotating end segment having a cam surface. The output shaft communicates with a rotating end segment having a complementary cam surface for engaging with the cam surface of the input shaft. The cam surfaces cooperate to generate separation forces between the respective rotating end segments. The housing encases the first end segment and the second end segment. The spring is supported in the housing, and is configured to oppose the separation forces generated by the cam surfaces, and is configured to urge together the first end segment and the second end segment to remain in rotating coupled engagement. The length adjustable shank and collar assembly is provided between the spring and the housing and is configured to adjust compressive force on the spring to change torque output of the apparatus. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A bidirectional torque limiting driver with a handle, internal wall, movable head and a tool mounted thereon, with flexible torque limiting flex ramp(s) formed on said internal wall, whereby said ramps move under sufficient force to impart a predetermined torque to a tip is disclosed.

Abstract: A single reel game includes a single reel having a plurality of symbols that are adjacent to one another. The single reel then moves and follows a track that displays the symbols in a spatial order. The single reel is then stopped at a starting reel stop that provides a reference point for stopping the single reel. A win window displays the plurality of the single reel symbols. A payline is then overlaid on the symbols within the win window. The single reel game also includes a paytable that lists a plurality of payout prizes for each combination of symbols along the payline. A prize is awarded when the single reel game symbols along the payline match the paytable combination of symbols.

Abstract: A decoupler for damping torque transmission irregularities between a vehicle drive shaft and a belt pulley for driving vehicle auxiliary components. The decoupler includes first and second ramp rings for transmitting torque delivered by the drive shaft to the belt pulley. A spring arrangement provides for axial engagement of the ramp rings. The ramp rings have respective sloped push and pull ramps directed toward the adjacent ramp ring so that in a coasting mode of the vehicle the ramp rings rotate relative to each other and in a vehicle drive mode the ramp rings are drawn toward one another. The decoupler includes a pulley damper for damping torque transmission irregularities to reduce noise emission.

Abstract: A bidirectional torque limiting driver with a handle, internal wall, movable head and a tool mounted thereon, with flexible torque limiting flex ramp(s) formed on said internal wall, whereby said ramps move under sufficient force to impart a predetermined torque to a tip is disclosed.

Abstract: A drive device includes a drive device housing with a longitudinal axis, at least one gearing assembly received in the drive device housing, with a gearing housing, which is received in the drive device housing so as to be rotatable about the longitudinal axis thereof, an engagement element received in the drive device housing and connected thereto for rotation therewith with respect to a rotation about the longitudinal axis thereof when torque is transmitted through the engagement element, the engagement element including an end face running substantially orthogonally to the longitudinal axis, which end face is in frictional and, if desired, additionally interlocking engagement with an associated counter end face of the gearing assembly or one of the plurality of gearing assemblies, and a spring, which is received in the drive device housing and prestresses the end face and the counter end face against one another.

Abstract: The trailer for a children's vehicle is characterized by a tub for accommodating spreading material, a drive casing on which the tub is positioned, a drive axle which is rotatably supported in the drive casing and is connected to a drive wheel, preferably a drive gear, for rotation therewith, a gearing, preferably a train of gears in the drive casing, which meshes with the drive wheel, and a spreading disc which is rotatably coupled with the gearing, wherein the tub comprises a bottom with an exit opening for the spreading material that is arranged above the spreading disc, so that exiting spreading material falls onto the spreading disc.

Abstract: A torque limiting apparatus is provided having an input shaft, an output shaft, a housing, a spring, and a length adjustable shank and collar assembly. The input shaft communicates with a rotating end segment having a cam surface. The output shaft communicates with a rotating end segment having a complementary cam surface for engaging with the cam surface of the input shaft. The cam surfaces cooperate to generate separation forces between the respective rotating end segments. The spring is configured to oppose the separation forces generated by the cam surfaces, and is configured to urge together the first end segment and the second end segment to remain in rotating coupled engagement. The length adjustable shank and collar assembly is provided between the spring and the housing and is configured to adjust compressive force on the spring to change torque output of the apparatus. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A device for regulating stiffness has a rotary shaft coupled to the driven member to rotate the driven member, a rotational connection body coupled to the rotary shaft to freely rotate thereon and rotating by a driving power of the driving motor, and an elastic connection body fixed to the rotary shaft and extending in the length direction of the rotary shaft to connect to the rotational connection body, wherein the elastic connection body gives an elastic force in a direction opposite to the rotating direction of the rotational connection body to interrupt free rotation of the rotational connection body with respect to the rotary shaft, and wherein if the rotational connection body rotates by the driving motor, the elastic force of the elastic connection body acts as spring so that the rotating force of the rotational connection body is transmitted to the rotary shaft.

Abstract: A power unit for a vehicle includes a buffering device provided on a final shaft parallel to a countershaft of a speed change gear. The buffering device includes a damper gear wheel supported for relative rotation on the final shaft, a lifter coupled against relative rotation but for relative movement in an axial direction on the final shaft and engaged by a cam provided on one face of the damper gear wheel, a spring retainer supported at a position on the final shaft spaced apart from the lifter, and a coil spring provided between the lifter and the spring retainer for biasing the lifter toward the damper gear wheel. The buffering device is disposed on the final shaft and positioned between a pair of imaginary planes, the pair of imaginary planes extending perpendicularly to an axial line of the idle shaft and passing opposite ends of the idle shaft.

Abstract: A torque limiter includes an input shaft connected to a driving source, an output shaft connected to a driven load, a shaft sleeve, and an adjustment mechanism. The input shaft includes a positioning post. The output shaft includes a resisting post. The shaft sleeve includes a cam surface and a resisting surface, and defines a cam groove in a periphery. When the driven load is in a predetermined torque range, the positioning post is engaged in the cam groove, the output shaft is rotated by the input shaft and drives the driven load. When the driven load reaches overload torque amount, the cam surface moves relative to the resisting post, the cam surface is separated from the resisting post, such that the input shaft is separated from the output shaft. Thus, the output shaft and the driven load are protected from damaged by torque overload.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device, comprising a drive device housing with a longitudinal axis, at least one gearing assembly received in the drive device housing, with a gearing housing, which is received in the drive device housing so as to be rotatable about the longitudinal axis thereof, an engagement element received in the drive device housing and connected thereto for rotation therewith with respect to a rotation about the longitudinal axis thereof, said engagement element comprising an end face running substantially orthogonally to the longitudinal axis, which end face is in frictional and, if desired, additionally interlocking engagement with an associated counter end face of the gearing assembly or one of the plurality of gearing assemblies, and a spring, which is received in the drive device housing and prestresses the end face and the counter end face against one another.

Abstract: A constant-force device includes a first ratchet wheel mounted rotatably on a shaft and having first sawtoothed projections, a second ratchet wheel mounted on the shaft so as not to rotate relative to the shaft but to move along the shaft and having second sawtoothed projections opposed to the first sawtoothed projections, an intermediate ratchet wheel mounted on the shaft so as not only to rotate relative to the shaft but also to move along the shaft between the first ratchet wheel and the second ratchet wheel and having a pair of intermediate sawtoothed projections meshing with the first and second sawtoothed projections respectively, a biasing member configured to bias the second ratchet wheel towards the first ratchet wheel, and a lock mechanism configured to set the first and intermediate ratchet wheels in a connected or unconnected state.

Abstract: A torque connector assembly includes an outer tube having a first threaded portion, a first hole and multiple windows. Each window has first and second scales formed on its two sides. An inner tube has a second threaded portion, a second hole and an index line. The first and second threaded portions are threadedly connected to each other. The index line is located corresponding to the windows. A first connector has a first engaging end and a second engaging end. A second connector has a first matching portion and a second mounting portion which is mounted to the second engaging end. A third connector has a second matching portion which is connected with the first matching portion. The third connector has a third mounting portion which extends from the second hole. The resilient member is biased between the second connector and the outer tube.

Abstract: A torque limiter includes an input shaft connected to a driving source, an output shaft connected to a driven load, a shaft sleeve, and an adjustment mechanism. The input shaft includes a positioning post. The output shaft includes a resisting post. The shaft sleeve includes a cam surface and a resisting surface, and defines a cam groove in a periphery. When the driven load is in a predetermined torque range, the positioning post is engaged in the cam groove, the output shaft is rotated by the input shaft and drives the driven load. When the driven load reaches overload torque amount, the cam surface moves relative to the resisting post, the cam surface is separated from the resisting post, such that the input shaft is separated from the output shaft. Thus, the output shaft and the driven load are protected from damaged by torque overload.

Abstract: An overload protection transmission device is shown and described. The overload protection transmission device includes a main transmission having a cone-shaped side and a toothed-edge part, the main transmission defining a cavity a drive shaft fitted within the main transmission, a frustum located on the corresponding side of the drive shaft to the cone-shaped side of the main transmission, a cavity sealing part formed to create a seal between the toothed-edge part and the drive shaft, and a compressed spring part inside the cavity. Due to the design of the compressed spring part inside the main transmission and the drive shaft, adjustment to the spring load of the spring part may advantageously be used to regulate the maximum gear load (e.g., in accordance with load changes and requirements).

Abstract: A drive system for a rotary device, such as an automotive alternator compensates for and dampens the effect of sudden bidirectional rotational velocity variations of the pulley caused by sudden acceleration and deceleration of an internal combustion engine without using a one-way clutch. The drive system in one aspect comprises an axially movable cam member rotatably supported on a hub that is connected to the alternator shaft and that is journaled within the pulley. The cam member is coupled to the pulley by splines so that it rotates with the pulley while affording axial movement. Springs urge the cam member into engagement with a cam follower on the hub. Upon sudden acceleration or deceleration of the pulley, the cam member rotates angularly relative to the cam follower and moves axially to compress the springs, which exert a restoring force on the cam member and cam follower to eliminate their relative angular rotation.

Abstract: A driving mechanism for driving a wheel of a toy car includes a motor, a first clutch, a second clutch, a guide shaft, a spring, and a limiting element. The first clutch driven by the motor has an engaging end surface defining a center hole thereon. The second clutch capable of latching with the wheel for driving the wheel has an engaging surface engaging with the engaging end surface. The second clutch defines a stepped hole substantially perpendicular to the engaging surface thereof, the stepped hole includes a first portion and a second portion. The guide shaft is disposed running through the stepped hole and has an end thereof fixed in the center hole. The spring sleeves the guide shaft and is compressed between the limiting element secured on the guide shaft and a stepped surface in the stepped hole.

Abstract: A torque responsive release clutch intended for a power nutrunner and comprises a driving clutch half (11) and a driven clutch half (10) coupled to each other for torque transfer by means of axially directed teeth (16, 17), wherein one of the clutch halves is axially movable between an engagement position and a release position against the action of a bias spring (13). Each one of the teeth (16) of one of the clutch halves (10) has a substantially prismatic shape and extends axially from a base portion (19) to a top portion (20) and comprises two surfaces (22, 23) which form between them a ridge (25). The base portion (19) of the tooth (16) has a radial extent from an inner diameter (d1 to an outer diameter (d2), and the ridge (25) extends from the inner diameter (d1 at the base portion (19) to the outer diameter (d2) at the top portion (20).

Abstract: A torque limiting coupling (5) in a drive line for driving agricultural implements has a coupling hub (7) and a coupling sleeve (8) that rotatably arranged around the coupling hub (7). The coupling hub (7) and the coupling sleeve (8) are rotatable around a rotational axis D. Drivers (12) are displaceable in the coupling hub (7), respectively, along a driver axis M that is transverse to the rotational axis D. The drivers 12 move between a torque transmitting position and a switched-off position. Recesses (14) are formed in an inner circumferential face (9) of the coupling sleeve (8). The drivers (12) engage the recesses 14 in their torque transmitting position. A setting mechanism (23) acts upon the drivers (12) with a force to urge the drivers 12 to take up their torque transmitting position. The drivers (12) have, respectively, two ratchet faces (19, 21). The recesses (14) have, respectively, two counter ratchet faces (20, 22).

Abstract: A stabilizing mechanism for output torque of a transmission member, including: a transmission member having a force-input section and a force-output section which are separated from each other; an engaging member positioned between the force-input section and the force-output section, the engaging member including a first engaging section and a second engaging section respectively disposed on the force-input section and the force-output section in predetermined positions, the first and second engaging sections being engaged with each other by a predetermined engagement depth for transmitting force from the force-input section to the force-output section; and a resilient member for providing resilient force to keep the first and second engaging sections engaged with each other. The resilient member is compressible under force. The resilient member has a compressible distance shorter than the engagement depth of the first and second engaging sections.

Abstract: A decoupler having an output member, a one-way clutch, a spring and a spring limiter. The spring is disposed between an output portion of the one-way clutch and the output member to bias the output portion in a predetermined rotational direction relative to the output member. The spring limiter can be configured to lock an output of the one-way clutch to the output member to transmit rotary power between the one-way clutch and the output member without stressing the spring beyond a predetermined point and/or to limit rotational movement of the output portion and an associated end of the spring relative to the output member in the predetermined rotational direction. A method for operating a decoupler is also provided.

Abstract: In a clutch device, an output shaft supports an input disk rotatably about an axis thereof, and a clutch disk non-rotatably about the axis and movably in an axial direction of the output shaft. An elastic member exerts resistive force on the input disk or the clutch disk when the clutch disk is about to come out of an engagement with the input disk. One of the input disk and the clutch disk has a trailing surface inclined by a predetermined angle from the axis, and the other has a curved control surface to come in a line contact with the trailing surface in a circumferential direction of the output shaft. The trailing surface and the curved control surface generate a component force of a driving force in the axial direction. The other having the curved control surface is higher in hardness than the one having the trailing surface.

Abstract: Inner circumference projections of a driven coupling are engaged with inner circumference recesses of a drive coupling. Outer circumference projections of the driven coupling are engaged with outer circumference recesses of the drive coupling. A chamfered portion formed at each tip of the rotational leading-side side surface of the inner circumference projections is capable of contact with the leading-side side surface of each inner circumference recess. A rotational trailing-side circumferential end face of each outer circumference projection and a rotational trailing-side circumferential end face of each outer circumference recess are in surface-to-surface contact with each other. As a result, the drive coupling and the driven coupling can rotate integrally without rattling in the rotational direction.

Abstract: A brake application device for vehicles, in particular rail vehicles, which comprises a wear adjuster that is configured as a brake actuator with a screw drive, having a threaded spindle and a nut that can be screwed onto said spindle as the screw parts. At least one of the screw parts is electrically actuated for wear adjustment.

Abstract: A stabilizing mechanism for output torque of a transmission member, including: a transmission member having a force-input section and a force-output section which are separated from each other; an engaging member positioned between the force-input section and the force-output section, the engaging member including a first engaging section and a second engaging section respectively disposed on the force-input section and the force-output section in predetermined positions, the first and second engaging sections being engaged with each other by a predetermined engagement depth for transmitting force from the force-input section to the force-output section; and a resilient member for providing resilient force to keep the first and second engaging sections engaged with each other. The resilient member is compressible under force. The resilient member has a compressible distance shorter than the engagement depth of the first and second engaging sections.

Abstract: A compensator assembly for transmitting torque from a crankshaft of an engine to a clutch in a motorcycle drive train. The compensator assembly includes a cam slider, a sprocket, and a spring pack biasing the cam slider into engagement with the sprocket. The spring pack includes multiple springs having different spring rates. The cam slider includes first and second dissimilar cam members. A retainer is coupled to the crankshaft and formed with an anti-rotation feature engageable to hold the retainer, the cam slider, and the crankshaft stationary during tightening of a retaining bolt. The sprocket includes a plurality of spokes and axial openings. At least a portion of the cam slider extends through one of the plurality of axial openings.

Abstract: A torque limiter for a row unit of a harvester has a shell that is threaded on to a limiter base to compress the limiter's spring.

Abstract: A transmission for transmitting torque smaller than an adjustable value includes three transmitting elements. The first transmitting element includes a non-circular tunnel and a shoulder. The second transmitting element includes a non-circular insert inserted in the non-circular tunnel, wedges and a shoulder. The third transmitting element includes wedges engaged with the wedges of the second transmitting element. An elastic element is compressed between the shoulders of the first and second transmitting elements so as to engage the wedges of the second transmitting element with the wedges of the third transmitting element. A first collar includes a thread. A second collar includes a thread engaged with the thread of the first collar so that the collars contain the transmitting elements and the elastic element and that the collars can be rotated relative to each other to change the relative axial position between them and adjust the adjustable value.

Abstract: A transmission member with torque-restricting protective structure, including: a first transmission section; a second transmission section kept spaced from the first transmission section by a predetermined distance; a first chucking section connected with the first transmission section and having a first chucking end facing the second transmission section; a second chucking section slidably connected with the second transmission section and linearly reciprocally movable between a chucking position and a releasing position, the second chucking section having a second chucking end, when the second chucking section is positioned in the chucking position, the second chucking end being engaged with the first chucking end, when the second chucking section is positioned in the releasing position, the second chucking end being disengaged from the first chucking end; a resilient member for resiliently locating the second chucking section in the chucking position; and an anti-rotating section disposed between the secon

Abstract: A coupling device used for driving or in the drives of, agricultural implements or machinery, has a first universal joint (2) with a first outer yoke (3) a first inner yoke (4), a second universal joint (5) with a second outer yoke (6) and a second inner yoke (7). A connecting member (8) connects the first inner yoke (4) and the second inner yoke (7) to one another in a rotationally fast way. A first coupling element (12) is connected to the first outer yoke (3) in a rotationally fast way. A pressure spring (16) is axially supported against and pretensioned between a supporting element (15), which forms part of the connecting member (8), and the first coupling element (12). A longitudinal adjusting member enables an axial displacement of the first coupling element (12) relative to the supporting element (15).

Abstract: An external surface of a spindle is formed with tapering grooves which become narrower in a direction towards the forward end of the spindle. A slider sleeve is provided with splines which also taper in a forward direction. In this way, the slider sleeve is prevented from rotating relative to the spindle, but can slide axially. A rearward end of the slider sleeve includes a recess containing an elastomeric O-ring. When the drive torque exceeds a predetermined threshold, inclined surfaces of the mutually engaging teeth on the spindle drive gear and slider sleeve slide over each other, as a result of which the drive gear slides forwardly along the slider sleeve against the action of a spring. The spindle drive gear can then rotate relative to the slider sleeve and the cooperating sets of teeth ratchet over each other, preventing spindle drive gear being from rotating the spindle.

Abstract: A compensator assembly for a motorcycle engine including a hub and a compensator coupled to the engine crankshaft. The compensator is axially moveable along the crankshaft axis and a sprocket is supported for rotation with respect to the crankshaft. Cam surfaces on the compensator and the sprocket cooperate to transfer engine torque from the crankshaft to the sprocket. A spring biases the compensator into engagement with the sprocket and a resilient member is positioned between the hub and the compensator to resiliently limit axial movement of the compensator toward the hub. Torque pulses from the engine are damped by allowing relative rotation between the sprocket and the crankshaft.

Abstract: A shaft coupling device for coupling a first shaft and a second shaft together includes a grip unit to be attached to the first shaft and including a grip portion configured to grip the second shaft, the grip portion having an end with notches of a length being parallel with an axial direction of the first shaft. The shaft coupling device also includes a grip force acting unit to be attached to the second shaft and configured to cause a grip force for gripping the second shaft to act on the grip portion by moving the grip portion in a radial direction of the second shaft.