Abstract: A cam phaser for a cam shaft arrangement including an inner cam shaft and an outer cam shaft arranged concentrical relative to the inner cam shaft, the cam phaser including at least one rotor; at least one stator; and at least one compensation element configured to compensate axial and/or radial and/or angular tolerances, wherein the stator is connectable torque proof at least indirectly through a drive gear with the outer cam shaft and the rotor is connectable torque proof with the inner cam shaft, wherein the drive gear is separate from the stator and attachable torque proof at the outer cam shaft, wherein the stator is rotatably supportable on the inner cam shaft, wherein plural compensation elements are provided which are arranged evenly distributed in a circumferential direction, wherein the compensation elements are configured torsion stiff in the circumferential direction and attached between the stator and the drive gear.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system for measuring coupling misalignment of a rotorcraft drive shaft includes a reference device and a sensor. The sensor is configured to receive a signal from the reference device indicative of a distance between the reference device and the sensor. The reference device and the sensor are configured to be disposed on opposite sides of a flexible coupling coupled to the drive shaft and disposed between the engine and the pylon. The flexible coupling is configured to rotate with the drive shaft and comprises a flexure portion configured to flex in response to a difference in alignment between the engine and the pylon. A misalignment measurement system may be configured to generate a misalignment value in response to the signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device (10), in particular for industrial applications, for torque-transmitting connection of two shaft segments, comprising a first coupling part (12) for coupling with a first shaft segment and a second coupling part (16) for coupling with a second shaft segment, wherein the first coupling part (12) has a plurality of coupling projections (26) arranged in regular angular intervals around a centre axis (A) of the first coupling part, wherein the second coupling part (16) has a corresponding plurality of coupling projections (24) arranged in regular angular intervals around a centre axis of the second coupling part (16), at least two coupling projections (24, 26) of the first and second coupling part (12, 16) adjacent to each other each having a power-transmitting connection by means of an elastic connection arrangement (42), wherein the elastic connection arrangement (42) has two connecting links (44, 46) angled relative to one another, which extend between the adjac

Abstract: A support system comprising a number of racetrack-shaped tensile support bands (22) held in tension between a supported article and a supporting article, respective curved end portions of each tensile support band being retained by respective mounting points (30) mounted on respective surfaces of the supported article and the supporting article, respectively. At least one of the tensile support bands is arranged so that the curved end portions lie in a plane substantially parallel to the surface upon which the respective mounting point is mounted; and at least one mounting point is a monolithic mounting point having a curved surface (32) which is complementary to an inner curved surface of an end of the tensile support band.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle having first and second wheels is provided that includes a differential apparatus adapted to distribute torque between the first and second wheels and a traction controller for controlling operation of the differential apparatus from vehicle launch up to a predetermined vehicle speed. The traction controller is configured to engage the differential apparatus in a first operating state according to at least one vehicle operating parameter indicative of a low traction operating condition and to further control engagement of the differential apparatus in a second vehicle operating state during the low traction operating condition according to a difference between an actual vehicle yaw rate and a predetermined target vehicle yaw rate. The control system also includes a stability controller for controlling engagement of the differential apparatus at or above the predetermined vehicle speed.

Abstract: A cable includes a first layer of wire helically wound to define a lumen having a lumen diameter. A second layer of wire is helically wound over the first layer. A first end segment of the second layer is configured with a plurality of strands that are fused together. A second end segment of the second layer is configured with a plurality of strands that are fused together.

Abstract: A cable includes a first layer of wire helically wound to define a lumen having a lumen diameter. A second layer of wire is helically wound over the first layer. A first end segment of the second layer is configured with a plurality of strands that are fused together. A second end segment of the second layer is configured with a plurality of strands that are fused together.

Abstract: A slip coupling comprised of a hub with extending flexible vane(s). The vane(s) extend from the hub at an acute angle which allows them to flex when coming in contact with a relatively rotatable friction cylinder. The friction between the vane(s) and the friction cylinder creates resistance to movement. Relative motion between the hub and friction cylinder occurs only when the frictional force between them is overcome.

Abstract: A flexible shaft coupling in which the torque transmission takes place by way of elastomer shackles between the two shafts to be coupled. The coupling components in the form of separate anchoring plates are all arranged in a single radial plane of the coupling, whereas the radially outward-pointing elastomer shackles are mounted to enclose the coupling. For predetermined torques to be transmitted, this design allows minimal outside dimensions of the flexible shaft coupling, as a result of which these couplings are especially applicable to wheel driveshafts of motor vehicles.

Abstract: The tie-bar comprises a pair of spaced apart bushings each having end flanges extending from a central cylindrical portion and a through opening for connecting to flexing structures. A plurality of wires comprising bands of parallel wires wrapped endlessly about the spaced-apart bushings provide a tie-bar having bushings disposed at the ends and connected by a pair of spaced-apart side portions of superimposed bands. The wires are coated with a dry film lubricant so that the wires are dry wrapped about the bushings, and then a resin material encapsulated about the dry wrapped wire bands and bushings. A body of resin material disposed between the spaced-apart side portions and the bushings maintains the spaced-apart relationship of the bushings, by withstanding the compressive tension of the tightly wrapped wires. The wires are free to move relative to one another in response to tension and torsional forces exerted upon the tie-bar.

Abstract: A torsion damper disc including a disc plate approximately perpendicular to a center line of a central hub and rotatably supported by the central hub having an outward flange; characterized by that plural stopping parts are provided on one of the flange and the disc plate and pressing parts disposed between the stopping parts in a circumferential direction of the disc are provided on the other thereof respectively, a flexible member is laid over and between the stopping parts, the pressing parts are pressed on the flexible member laid between the stopping parts, and a tension of the flexible member is made elastically changeable by interposing an elastic member in at least any one of spaces between the stopping part, the pressing part and the flexible member.

Abstract: Elastic joint for the transmission of motion between two shafts, comprising two supports, a driving support and a driven support, associated with the shafts and at least two arms for each support. The joint comprises at least one single element for connecting the two arms, this element being in the form of a closed annular strap of inextensible and flexible material. The strap can be disposed on a plane separating the two supports at a position substantially central to the joint so as to form a polygon whose vertices are the ends of the arms belonging alternatively to the driving support and driven support.

Abstract: A conveyor system having transfer rollers for transferring articles from a conveyor to a branch conveyor having a plurality of rotatable branch sheaves. The conveyor having a plurality of carrier rollers rotatably connected to a pair of support members and a conveyor drive cable mechanically communicating with the branch conveyor. The conveyor including a plurality of idle sheaves rotatably connected to the support members and the carrier rollers and an endless cable positioned over the idle sheaves and branch sheaves and engaged to a cable drive.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for transferring torque from one shaft to another. The shafts (11) and (12) are coupled together using a flexible member, such as an elastomeric spring or belt (23), trained around pins (21) eccentrically mounted on at least two planet gears (19). A sun gear (15) which is connected to one of the shafts (11) meshes with the planet gears. These gears (19) are also connected to the other shaft, (12), either through a ring gear (66) or pivots (27). When one of the shafts is rotated, this causes the planet gears (19) to rotate, and this rotation moves the pins (21) in an arc. This gradual controlled movement of the pins (21) causes the belt (23) to stretch in a manner so that as torque is transferred from one shaft to the other, troublesome torsional vibrations are effectively damped.This energy-absorbing, torque cushioning apparatus is particularly suited for use as a lock-up clutch in motor vehicles.

Abstract: A composite belt suitable for use as an energy absorber or improved spring in a torque converter said belt having a fixed preformed endless path and at least three sides joined by curvilinear path changing sections, the belt comprises a plurality strands, tapes or films of a copolyetherester elastomer that is oriented in the direction of their length and embedded within a matrix of a lower melting point copolyetherester elastomer that substantively surrounds the individual strands, tapes or films of the oriented copolyetherester elastomer forming a self-supporting structure that does not collapse upon itself when laid on one side of its outside perimeter, said belt when stretched from about 5-30% of the length of its perimeter returns to substantially its original size when force is removed.