Abstract: A new type of rotating shaft, is registered in succession with a stepped shaft, a bush, a bearing lock sleeve, a jacket and bearings, in which the bush is rigidly connected with a bearing lock sleeve through a dowel, the bearings are matching with the stepped shaft and bearing lock sleeves by the round keyways respectively, oil filler points are set up on the jacket, bearing lock sleeve and bush, an oil reserving space being surrounded by the stepped shaft, jacket, and the liner outside the bearing. The advantages of rotating shaft is abrasive-resistant, no need of periodic maintenance, extremely convenient in mounting and dismantling, and is dispensable in bearing tightness adjustment.

Abstract: A viscous damper mechanism 5 includes first and second input plates 18 and 19, a driven member 30, a spring chamber 17 and a undulated plate spring 23. The spring chamber is formed between the first and second input plates 18 and 19 and the driven member 30. The undulated plate spring 23 is disposed in the spring chamber, and is operable to connect elastically the first and second input plates 18 and 19 to the driven member 30 in the rotation direction and damp a torsional vibration. The spring chamber 17 is filled and sealed with powder solid lubricant.

Abstract: A lubricating device (13) for a telescopic shaft has a lubricating element and a reservoir. The lubricating device (13) is inserted into a cavity (18) of the inner profiled tube (7). The lubricating device (13) serves to lubricate the surface portions of the outer and inner profiled tubes (6, 7), which slide on one another. Thus, it is possible to achieve permanent lubrication.

Abstract: A clutch disc assembly (1) is provided with lubrication members (11a, 11b) to reduce the wear of the parts which contact the large coil springs (7) disposed within the clutch disc assembly (1). Plates (4) and (5) and a separated flange (3) are configured to rotate relative to each other. Raised portions (4a) and (5a) of the plates (4) and (5) correspond to a window (3c). Each of the large coil springs (7) extends in a circumferential direction with respect to the clutch disc assembly (1). Each large coil spring is confined within a corresponding the window (3c) of the separated flange (3) and further between the raised portions (4a) and (5a) of the plates (4) and (5). Lubricant-impregnated members (11a, 11b) are provided on a portion of respective sides of the separated flange (3), and are contactable with the large spring coil (7). In one alternate embodiment, a portion of plates (105) and (106) is provided with a plurality of minute apertures (140).

Abstract: A vented slip joint assembly includes a first shaft with a first end having an externally splined portion. A second internally splined shaft is drivably connected at a first end to the first shaft. A seal sealingly engages the first shaft and the first end of the second shaft. A vent is provided in the first shaft to provide fluid communication to the second end of the first shaft.

Abstract: A damped flywheel (10) of the type comprising a first rotating element (12) and a second rotating element (14), which are coaxial and which have the general form of parallel plates (20, 26), and which define between them an annular housing (30) which receives a resilient damping device (32), together with an annular space which receives a friction damping device (58), and of the type comprising two coaxial sealing rings (56A, 56B), in which the friction damping device (58) comprises a part (62) which is driven in rotation by the second rotating element (14) through a head (68) of a member (66) that fastens one (56A) of the sealing rings (56A, 56B) on an annular disc (42) of the second rotating element (14).

Abstract: A torsionally elastic coupling for a machine part rotating about an axis, comprising an inner ring open axially in one direction, which axial opening is defined by two flank surfaces and one bottom surface, and an outer ring, having an annular axial leg extending parallel to the axis, which is received in the axial opening of the inner ring, and which is supported with respect to one flank surface of the axial opening by a guide ring, and which is connected to the other flank surface of the axial opening by means of a damping ring made of elastomeric material, the guide ring and damping ring being configured integrally and continuously with one another, and made of elastomeric material.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an orbiting member fluid displacement apparatus including a rotation preventing and thrust bearing device. The rotation preventing and thrust bearing device includes a fixed portion, an orbital portion, and bearing elements. The fixed portion includes a first annular race and a first ring, which are formed separately. The first annular race is placed in a loose fit within a first annular step in an inner surface of the housing and the first ring is attached to the housing. The orbital portion includes a second annular race and a second ring, which also are formed separately. The second annular race is placed in a loose fit within a second annular step in an end plate of the orbiting member and the second ring is attached to the end plate of the orbiting member. A plurality of pockets are formed in the rings and face one another in substantially aligned pairs.

Abstract: A lubricating device for a propeller shaft with two tubular plunging profiles (2, 4) inserted into one another. The lubricating device has two formed parts (16, 21) and a connecting hose between the two. The first formed part (16) is arranged towards the inner end (12) of the inner plunging profile (4). The first formed part has a through-bore (17) which ends in apertures (14, 15) opening towards the region of transition between the plunging profiles (2, 4). The first formed part further includes a connecting sleeve (18) with a lubricating channel (19). The second formed part (21) is arranged in the region of the other end of the inner plunging profile (4). It is secured inside the inner plunging profile (4). The second part has a continuous lubricating channel (23) extending through a connecting sleeve (22). A lubricating nipple (24) is threaded into the other end of the lubricating channel (23). The two formed parts are connected by the hose (27) slid over the connecting sleeves (18, 22).

Abstract: A flexible shaft has an inner shaft with a steel core wire and element wire groups which are formed by closely adhering a plurality of steel element wires into band shapes wound around the steel core wire by turns in reverse directions relative to each other. The plurality of element wire groups are formed in layers and in concentric sections. Lubricant is impregnated in clearances between the plurality of steel element wires.

Abstract: A shoulder belt position adjusting device for a seat belt assembly comprises a belt anchor through which a shoulder belt is loosely inserted, an anchor support block supporting the belt anchor, a guide rail for slidably holding the anchor support block, a screw shaft extending along the length of the guide rail and threadably engaged with the anchor support block, a drive cable including an outer cable, and an inner cable inserted into the outer cable and having a front end connected to the screw shaft, and a drive unit connected to the rear end of the inner cable. The screw shaft is rotated to move the anchor support block along the guide rail. A plurality of ribs extend from the outer peripheral surface of the inner cable and are spaced apart from one another along the length of the inner cable.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism employing connecting drive rods for the transmission of rotational drive between two shafts with intersecting axes of rotation. The mechanism provides; self-containment of the coupler, self-alignment and controlled axial displacement of the coupled shafts, pressure activated lubrication of the coupler mechanism, constant or variable angle of intersection of the coupled shafts, and constant angular velocity power transmission.

Abstract: The protective casing includes a system of telescopic tubes (26 and 27) that cover a pair of telescopic tubular elements (13 and 14) connecting two universal joints (9 and 11) on a transmission shaft. The inner telescopic tube (26) is fitted with a grease nipple (35) that is connected via a tube (39) to a chamber formed by a bushing (41) and a sealing ring (63). A suitable lubricant can be injected into the chamber, from the exterior, via the grease nipple (35), so that the telescopic tubular elements (13 and 14) can be kept lubricated without this requiring the transmission being uncoupled.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path including a liner (12) disposed within a conduit (16) and a motion transmitting core element (14) moveably supported by the liner (12). The liner (12) is made essentially of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The assembly (10) is characterized by the liner (12) further including poly(amide-imide) for increasing the strength and lubricity thereof. Preferably, the liner comprises 97 weight percent polytetrafluoroethylene and 3 weight percent poly(amide-imide).

Abstract: A scroll-type compressor having a unique coupling arrangement for driving the movable scroll is provided. The side of the base portion of the movable scroll opposite the spirals has a plurality of recesses disposed in a circular pattern. A support plate having a plurality of complementary recesses therein is positioned such that its recesses face the recesses in the movable plate. The diameters of the first and second recesses are different from one another. Coupling members are disposed between each facing pair of recesses. The coupling member has small and large diameter portions. The small diameter portion extends into its associated smaller recess while the large diameter portion extends into its larger associated recess. With this arrangement, the required width of the recess bearing portion of the support plate may be reduced relative to conventional designs which has several advantages.

Abstract: An accessory drive spline lubrication system for a turbine engine reduction gearbox prevents the continuing loss of engine oil resulting from an ineffective seal between an engine drive shaft and an accessory driven shaft. The spline area is provided with oil by an annular reservoir which is replenished only on startup of the engine. Oil is shot into the annular reservoir within the drive shaft through an orifice in the rotating drive shaft. At operating speeds, the drive shaft rotates sufficiently fast relative to the velocity at which the oil approaches the drive shaft to prevent the oil from entering the drive shaft.

Abstract: A fluid transfer structure for a transmission has a tube disposed in a central bore of a shaft. The shaft and the tube cooperate to provide a feed passage, central of the tube, and a substantially annular lube passage formed between the tube and the central bore. The tube and shaft have cooperating structures that provide proper alignment of the tube in the central bore. A plurality of radial passages are formed in the shaft in communication with the central bore. At least one of the radial passages is in communication with the feed passage which is sealed from fluid communication with the annular lube passage. The remaining radial passages are in limited fluid communication with the annular lube passage. The tube has radially outwardly extending portions aligned with respective ones of the radial passages and cooperate therewith to form flow restriction structures. The extending portions are not fully annular such that free fluid flow is possible along the length of the annular passage.

Abstract: Automotive engine leaking from a crankcase seal in a gear train housing can be collected and returned to the crankcase oil pan before it contaminates the transmission fluid by means of a device which serves to collect the leaked oil in a reservoir which is isolated from the transmission fluid and which is continuously drained.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for controlling the flow of lubricant oil through an axial passage of a rotating shaft in which the flow of lubricant is not solely dependent upon a nozzle output. The device includes a member extending generally transversely across the axial passage and located downstream of the stationary nozzle. The member has an inner side facing the axial passage and an outer side facing the lubricant nozzle. The member, which also defines an internal cavity, has an intake opening defined through the outer side to enable the oil emanating from the nozzle to pass into the cavity. The member also has a discharge orifice extending through the inner side and communicating with the cavity to enable the lubricant to exit the cavity and enter the axial passage. An evacuation opening is formed through the outer side to control the amount of oil retained in the cavity. The discharge orifice is located a greater radial distance from the center line of the rotating shaft than is the evacuation opening.

Abstract: The existing couplings used for transmission of torque uses a combination of mechanical springs or a combination of dampening devices such as cylindrical openings having pistons spring-biased therein. The cylindrical openings also have viscous fluid introduced therein and dampen the torque applied thereto. A coupling apparatus is provided for resiliently transmitting torque including a pin assembly positioned in mechanical connection between an annular plate member and a gear member, dampening backlash motion including a pin assembly and a mechanism for biasing a piston into contact with one of the gear member or annular plate member, and lubricating the interface between the components having relative oscillation therebetween. An interface between the moving parts, the annular plate and the gear, is providing and a lubrication system is provided to lubricate the interface.

Abstract: Periodic lubrication of mechanical actuation systems may be avoided in a self-lubricating mechanism for such a system that includes a bidirectional rotary shaft (22), a housing (10), and a one-way clutch (90, 92) having an output element (92) moved in response to one direction of rotation of the shaft (22) and which may remain stationary for the opposite direction of rotation of the shaft (22). Included is a variable volume lubricant reservoir (40, 58) within the housing (10) and a gear system (44, 80, 94, 96, 98) interconnects the output element (92) and the reservoir (40, 58) to continuously feed lubricant therefrom whenever the shaft (22) is rotated in one direction.

Abstract: A device for assisting with the radial distribution of a fluid from a rotating shaft having an axially oriented feed passage opening through an entry, end portion of the shaft and a plurality of discharge ports (P.sub.1 -P.sub.4) spaced axially, and circumferentially, about the shaft to effect communication between the feed passage and the exterior of the shaft. The device is insertably received within the entry end portion of the feed passage. A plug portion is provided to retain flange by being utilized to determine the extend to which the plug portion may be insertably received within the feed passage. An annular constriction is presented from the device, and the constriction is adapted to be located interiorly of, and axially inwardly from, the entry end portion of the feed passage. A flared portion tapers conically outwardly from the constriction and extends inwardly along the feed passage for a predetermined distance to underlie selected discharge ports (P.sub.3 -P.sub.4).

Abstract: A constant velocity joint (10) rotationally connecting rotationally mounted first and second members (12 and 14) together each having an axis of rotation (16 and 18) in accordance with the invention and includes at least one axial bore (42) within the first shaft offset from and parallel to the axis of rotation of the first member, a plurality of axial channels (46) extending along each axial bore which are located in a peripheral wall (44) of each axial bore; at least one axial bore (42) within the second member offset from and parallel to the axis of rotation of the second member, a plurality of channels (46) extending along each axial bore which are located in a peripheral wall (44) of each axial bore of the second member; at least one pair of rods connected together by a joint (28) having at least one degree of rotational freedom, one of the rods of each pair of connected rods being disposed in an axial bore within the first member and another of the rods of each pair of connected rods being disposed in a

Abstract: This invention relates to a unique transmission system for applying torque from an engine flywheel to the drive train of an automotive vehicle including a long travel viscous damped torsional damper driven by the flywheel and coupled to a continuously variable transmission which in turn is coupled to a wet drive clutch, the output of which is connected to an output counter shaft for the automotive drive train. An important part of the unique combination is the long travel viscous damped torsional damper of the invention which includes an enclosed, effectively sealed housing contains input and output members coupled through a plurality of series parallel spring sets and immersed in a viscous medium to provide effective viscous damping matched to the effective spring rate of the mechanical damping system to accommodate both transient and steady-state vibrational torques. The damper is especially useful with the continuously variable transmission but is useful in other applications as well.

Abstract: Apparatus for damping torsional vibrations in the power train of a motor vehicle has a first flywheel which defines an annular chamber for a supply of viscous fluid medium and carries one sealing device of a composite seal for separation of the chamber from the atmosphere. A second flywheel carries an antifriction bearing and the second sealing device of the composite seal. The first flywheel and the first sealing device form component parts of a first subassembly. The second flywheel, the second sealing device and the bearing form parts of a second subassembly. The two subassemblies are connected to each other in that the inner race of the bearing is slipped onto a cylindrical seat on an axial protuberance of the first flywheel and is retained on the protuberance of a ring which is affixed to the protuberance and overlies the inner race of the bearing.

Abstract: A lubrication system (40, 60) for an integrated drive generator in accordance with the present invention includes a source of pressurized oil; a carrier (12), rotatably mounted on a axis of rotation, having an inlet (32) for receiving pressurized oil from the source and an outlet (38) for discharging a mixture of oil and air, and rotatably supporting a plurality of planetary gears (14) as the carrier rotates; a plurality of first ports (26), each port being associated with a different planetary gear for supplying only oil to a journal (31) rotatably supporting the associated planetary gear upon rotation of the carrier when pressurized oil is supplied to the inlet, each first port being disposed at a radial position on the carrier at a point displaced from the axis of rotation; and a deaerator (42), in fluid communication with a mixture of air and oil moving radially outward from the axis of rotation during rotation of the carrier to each of the first ports, for removing air from the oil so that only oil moves

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a method of manufacturing a tripod element of a homokinetic joint, and more particularly, to a method of forming grooves in the trunnions of a blank from which the tripod element is manufactured. The grooves are formed by punches which have forming edges profiled in correspondence with the grooves to be formed. The blank is positioned such that the punches occupy respective spaces each defined between two adjacent ones of the trunnions and such that the forming edges confront the trunnions, respectively. At least one of the punches is moved in a direction toward the central axis of the blank until the respective ones of the forming edges of the punches contact the trunnions to cause the blank to be self-positioned in contact with the forming edges.

Abstract: A cylindrical oil distributor insert molded of flexible and resilient fluorocarbon elastomer is self-retaining and self-sealing on an inside cylindrical wall at a hollow end of a rotating shaft. The cylindrical wall of the insert has large and small perforations which define oil catching pockets exposed to an oil spray from a stationary nozzle spraying oil into the hollow end of the shaft. The shaft has drains to each oil catching pocket large enough to exhaust oil from the pockets at rates exceeding the rates at which the pockets capture oil from the spray so that the rates at which the oil is exhausted from the oil catching pockets are proportional to the areas of the pockets exposed to the spray.

Abstract: A camshaft damper system for damping torsional vibrations within a camshaft for an internal combustion engine. The drive sprocket attached to the end of a camshaft includes radial projections and recesses meshing with the flexible camshaft drive belt or chain and the sprocket includes torsional vibration damping means in the form of an annular inertia ring and elastomeric member attaching the inertia ring to the sprocket wherein torsional vibrations are absorbed by the elastomeric material reducing wear on the camshaft and the camshaft-related components.

Abstract: An external lubricant reservoir of the type that is replenished by injection is provided in the form of a flexible membrane sealed to a lubricant distributor. The lubricant distributor consists of a membrane-mounting disk and a lubricant feed tube. The feed tube communicates with the reservoir interior through a passage in the disk. The feed tube is designed to be inserted into a lubricant passage in the housing of a joint or a bearing. A preferred embodiment of the reservoir enables the membrane to be wedged between a joint or bearing housing and the underside of the membrane-mounting disk to effect a sealed connection between the two.

Abstract: A wet clutch disc has an output shaft, a hub, a radial flange provided at the hub, a pair of side plates connected through a spring to the flange, a friction facing being adapted to be pressed onto a flywheel and connected to one of the side plates, a friction mechanism disposed radially inside the spring, a lubricating oil feed passage provided inside the output shaft for feeding the lubricating oil and an outlet for supplying the lubricating oil to the friction facing and characterized in that the output shaft is provided with a passage for the friction mechanism extending from the feed passage to the inner periphery of the hub and the hub is provided with a passage connected to the passage for the friction mechanism in the output shaft and opening at the outer periphery of the hub.

Abstract: A scroll type fluid apparatus having a rotation preventing mechanism provided with a sliding member engageable with the outer surface of a bearing portion at an orbiting scroll and regulating the radial movement of the sliding member in reciprocating movement, and a sliding member holder engageable with the outer surface of the sliding member so as to regulate the movement of the sliding member in the direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the bearing portion. Spaces formed before and behind the sliding member in the sliding direction thereof are utilized as oil chambers respectively, whereby lubricating oil pumped-up from an oil pickup provided at a crankshaft is forcibly fed by the pump action caused by sliding motion of the sliding member onto the slidable contact surface of a thrust bearing supporting the orbiting scroll.

Abstract: A coupling is adapted to transmit a movement of rotation and torque between two shafts which make therebetween an angle of between 0.degree. and 90.degree. which is fixed or variable. The coupling includes a flexible or elastic wall having, when it is mounted in the coupling, an active part constituted by two spherical segments one of which segments is outside the other, and which are interconnected by a movable trough or bend. The spherical segments are extended by end parts which are provided with heel portions for fixing the wall to cups rigid with the shafts. This coupling permits the transmission through the flexible wall of moderate torque at large angles between the shafts and with practically no resistance to the positioning of the shafts at an angle to each other.