Abstract: A gear device includes a housing, a cover, and a positioning portion. The cover includes a first bearing that receives a first shaft and a second bearing that receives a second shaft. The positioning portion includes a projection that projects from one of the housing or the cover parallel to the first shaft or the second shaft and a fitting hole that is formed in the other one of the housing or the cover to receive the projection. The projection has a length that is set so that when coupling the cover to the housing, in a state in which the first shaft is inserted through the first bearing, the projection enters the fitting hole before the distal end of the second shaft enters the second bearing.

Abstract: On one side of a worm wheel (46) in an axial direction, first thinned portions (46e) recessed toward the other side of the worm wheel (46) in the axial direction are arranged. Further, on the one side of the worm wheel (46) in the axial direction, reinforcing portions (46h) reinforcing areas between the first thinned portions (46e) and tooth portions (45) of the worm wheel (46) are arranged. Therefore, it is possible to reduce a weight of the worm wheel (46) and to suppress occurrence of distortion of the tooth portions (45) by the first thinned portions (46e). In addition, it is possible to sufficiently increase the strength of the worm wheel (46) in the vicinity of the tooth portions (45) by the reinforcing portions (46h).

Abstract: It is provided a drive device for an adjustment installation for adjusting a vehicle part, in particular a power window actuator, comprising a carrier element; a cable drum; and a cable exit housing which is disposable on the carrier element and which mounts the cable drum so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis and which by way of at least one housing portion is attachable to the carrier element; and a motor unit for electromotively driving the cable drum. The carrier element has a contact structure having a plurality of elevations and depressions that are successively lined up and are mutually disposed in an alternating manner, the at least one housing portion of the cable exit housing by way of a base portion being attachable to the contact structure.

Abstract: A vane pump includes an electric drive unit with an electric motor and a motor shaft, a pump chamber attached on the electric drive unit, and a rotor having a plurality of blades. The rotor is arranged concentrically to the motor shaft within the pump chamber, and the motor shaft is engaged with the rotor by way of a tappet which is connected torsionally rigid with the motor shaft. The tappet has at least one tappet peg, which is engaged in a rotor recess, that corresponds to the tappet peg, wherein the at least one rotor recess has an oval shape, and the tappet peg is contoured in such a way that two first slightly curved contoured sections each form one contact area with one oblong planar section corresponding with one each of the rotor recesses.

Abstract: A composite material torque disc is described which comprises a support layer, and a reinforcing fibre secured to the support layer, the support layer being embedded within a polymer matrix material.

Abstract: An in-line coupling device for a motor driven agricultural system utilizes less metal components while optimizing torque transfer. The device comprises a puck having a plurality of outwardly extending arms, a first shaft hub having outwardly extending flanges adapted to seat between a pair of the plurality of outwardly extending arms, and a second shaft hub having outwardly extending flanges adapted to seat between a pair of the outwardly extending arms.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a planar torsion spring for a robot joint, including a torsion spring outer ring, a torsion spring inner ring and a plurality of elastic bodies; the elastic bodies are uniformly distributed around the circumference and connected with the torsion spring outer ring and the torsion spring inner ring respectively at their two ends; each elastic body is composed of two symmetrical elastic body units, each elastic body unit includes an outer circular hole slot, an inner circular hole slot and a connecting beam; the connecting beam connects respectively between the torsion spring inner ring and the inner circular hole slot, the inner circular hole slot and the outer circular hole slot, the outer circular hole slot and the torsion spring outer ring; a wide-angle deformation of the torsion spring is achieved through a series of elastic deformation of the inner and outer circular hole slot.

Abstract: An arrangement having a gear side and a shaft side includes a shaft. A first flange is disposed on the gear side. A second flange is disposed on the shaft side. A mass damper is attached between the first flange and the second flange and including a damper ring, a hub and an elastomer layer disposed between the damper ring and the hub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gearing, in particular for portable electric power tools, preferably for angle grinders, comprising an automatic locking device (6, 15). According to the invention, provision is made for damping elements (20) to be integrated in the locking device module.

Abstract: A device configured to be arranged on a crankshaft includes a base having a hub journal, the hub journal extending in an axial direction and having a centered opening configured to receive a mounting screw. A hub rim surrounds the hub journal. An inertia ring encircles the hub rim and is connected to the hub rim via an elastomer. At least one of the hub rim and the hub journal is fitted with a support device configured to provide support against a torque. The support device includes elements that project in a pin-like manner from the at least one of the hub rim and the hub journal in the axial direction.

Abstract: A torsionally elastic shaft coupling has an input flange and an output flange which are each used for connecting the shaft coupling to adjacent machine elements. There are two serially connected, elastic elastomer members, and an intermediate member that is connected to the input flange via the first elastomer member and to the output flange via the second elastomer member in such a way that torque can be transmitted from the input flange to the intermediate member via the first, softer elastomer member and from the intermediate member to the output flange via the second, harder elastomer member. A stop which limits the torsional angle between the input flange and the intermediate member is located between the intermediate member and the input flange. The shaft coupling is designed in a particularly compact fashion in that the second, hard elastomer member surrounds the first, soft elastomer member.

Abstract: A torsionally elastic clutch is provided including a primary part and a secondary part connected to transfer torque, and including an elastic connecting member having a first attachment surface placed externally in the radial direction of the clutch, and a second attachment surface placed internally in the radial direction of the clutch, connected to transfer torque with the primary part and the other with the secondary part, the two attachment surfaces are displaced relative to each other in the axial direction of the clutch, and further including a tensioning device, which maintains the relative displacement of the two attachment surfaces. An axial bearing is provided between the primary part and the secondary part, which permits a relative twisting in the circumferential direction of the clutch between the primary part and the secondary part, and additionally the tensioning device applies a compressive stress to the axial bearing.

Abstract: A Kelly bar arrangement includes an inner bar and at least one outer bar, whereby the inner bar is arranged with respect to the at least one outer bar in an axially movable but rotationally fixed manner, and a spring means which is arranged in a lower area of the inner bar for cushioning an axial movement of the inner bar with respect to the at least one outer bar. In accordance with the invention provision is made for the spring means to be designed as an elastomer spring.

Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a first coupling end operably connectable to a first shaft and a second coupling end operably connectable to a second shaft. A coupling body of a plastic material is located between and operably connected to the first coupling end and to the second coupling end. The coupling body includes at least one spring segment allowing relative motion between the first coupling end and the second coupling end along a coupling assembly axis. Also disclosed is a vehicle steering system utilizing the coupling assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Kelly bar arrangement having an inner bar and at least one outer bar, whereby the inner bar is arranged with respect to the at least one outer bar in an axially movable but rotationally fixed manner, and a spring means which is arranged in a lower area of the inner bar for cushioning an axial movement of the inner bar with respect to the at least one outer bar. In accordance with the invention provision is made for the spring means to be designed as an elastomer spring.

Abstract: A universal joint comprises a first joint yoke having bearing bores at axially opposite yoke arms and being connected with the drive shaft, a first pin bearer being connected to the first joint yoke; a second joint yoke having bearing bores at axially opposite yoke arms and being connected with the driven shaft, a second pin bearer being connected to the second joint yoke; and an elastic coupling element connected to the cross member at each pin bearer. The first and second joint yokes are arranged radially at an angle of 90° in relation to each other to form an internal space. The first and second pin bearers each comprise an appendage such that each pin bearer extends through a respectively associated joint yoke and protrudes with its appendage over an outer side of the respective joint yoke opposite to the internal space.

Abstract: A membrane compensating coupling comprises a first compensating element made of fiber composite material with two membranes located opposite one another, a second compensating element and an intermediate tube inserted between these. The first and second compensating element in each case have on their side pointing towards the intermediate tube a radially inwardly directed connecting flange. The intermediate tube is releasably coupled to the connecting flanges. As a result, a membrane compensating coupling comprising at least two membranes made of fiber composite material is provided, which is easy to produce and install, at the same time has low inertias and allows large angle, radial and axial compensation and also a flexible axial length. A hole anchor connection which is particularly suitable for such couplings is also described.

Abstract: A universal joint comprises a first joint yoke having bearing bores at axially opposite yoke arms and being connected with the drive shaft, a first pin bearer being connected to the first joint yoke; a second joint yoke having bearing bores at axially opposite yoke arms and being connected with the driven shaft, a second pin bearer being connected to the second joint yoke; and an elastic coupling element connected to the cross member at each pin bearer. The first and second joint yokes are arranged radially at an angle of 90° in relation to each other to form an internal space. The first and second pin bearers each comprise an appendage such that each pin bearer extends through a respectively associated joint yoke and protrudes with its appendage over an outer side of the respective joint yoke opposite to the internal space.

Abstract: An improved power conduit for use with automatic pool cleaners particularly configured to avoid the formation of persistent coils and/or knots. Embodiments in accordance with the invention are characterized by the use of at least one axially stiff elongate member together with axially flexible and axially swivelable means for coupling said stiff member between a stationary power source fitting and a cleaner. The axially flexible means includes means for resiliently biasing adjacent stiff members to an axially aligned orientation.

Abstract: A universal joint for coupling a drive shaft and a driven shaft comprises a first joint yoke having axially opposite yoke arms; a second joint yoke having axially opposite yoke arms and arranged radially at an angle of 90 in relation to the first joint yoke to form an internal space; first and second connection elements, each connection element having a base web and at least one connection area extending from the base web toward the internal space; and an elastic coupling element configured to fit within the internal space and connected to the at least one connection area of each of the first and second connection elements such that the elastic coupling element is spaced from each of the first and second connection elements over a portion of the respective base webs to create an axial interspace.

Abstract: A universal joint comprises first and second joint yokes having bearing bores at axially opposite yoke arms, and first and second pin bearers, respectively, being connected to the first and second joint yokes via pins inserted into the bearing bores of the first and second joint yokes. The first and second joint yokes are arranged radially at an angle of 90° in relation to each other to form an internal space. The first and second pin bearers are identical and are arranged radially at an angle of 90° in relation to each other, forming a cross member configured to fit within the internal space formed by the first and second joint yokes. An elastic coupling element connects the first and second pin bearers and is configured to fit within the internal space formed by the first and second joint yokes.

Abstract: An elastic shaft coupling for interconnecting a driving member and a driven member for joint rotation of the members about a generally common axis has an annular coupling element of elastic material between the driving and driven members and a plurality of angularly spaced metal bodies incorporated in the coupling element and provided with respective bores. Fastening screws extend through the bores and are threaded into the members so that the members are rotationally interconnected by the coupling element. One of the metal bodies is formed of two separate segments separated by a throughgoing split and also form an annular and axially open groove extending across the split. The coupling element can be spread at the split. A ring extends angularly across the split and fitted to and recessed in the groove.

Abstract: In order to solve a problem of an electric power steering device of an automobile that the steering feeling is deteriorated by dragging the inactive electric motor if a steering member is operated at a small angle to leave an electric motor inactive while the automobile is running straight, the present invention provides a joint for jointing the rotary shaft of a steering assisting electric motor and a worm shaft of a reduction mechanism, comprising a first member rotating integrally with the rotary shaft; a second member rotating integrally with the worm shaft; and an elastic member for coupling the two members in a torque transmittable manner. The elastic member has a relatively small elastic modulus according to the state that the torsion angle between the first and second members is small. Accordingly, the structure and characteristics thereof lead to a better operationality of the steering member.

Abstract: A drive assembly 21 is provided for an electric motor 10 having a rotatable shaft 12 including a worm 14. The drive assembly includes an output gear 16 constructed and arranged to mesh with the worm. The output gear includes a plurality of arms 22 extending generally from a periphery of the output gear radially towards a center of the output gear. A driver 18 is operatively associated with the output gear to rotate therewith. The driver includes a plurality of cams 24 near a periphery thereof. The cams are operatively associated with the arms so that when the driver stops rotating while the output gear continues to rotate, each cam engages an associated arm to absorb kinetic energy of the output gear while the motor stalls.

Abstract: A starting apparatus includes a drive motor and a reduction gear having a planetary gear for starting an engine by the drive motor via the reduction gear. An internal gear of the reduction gear includes a locking projection projecting in an axial direction. A rotation restricting member is formed with a guide groove in which the locking projection is loosely received and guided in a circumferential direction. A shock absorbing member is held in the guide groove in a state of being elastically in close contact with the locking projection in the circumferential direction. Thus, shock load to the internal gear is alleviated from the start.

Abstract: An elastic shaft coupling with high torsional elasticity having segments formed by steel sheet segment plates vulcanized to an elastomeric body and in which blocking elements bridge the radial gaps of the segments of each coupling half so as to brace the plate segments against axial deformation. All of the elastomeric bodies are vulcanized to the segments or to rings from which segments are divided in a common vulcanization procedure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elastic shaft coupling, comprising at least one torsion element, with an elastomer body as transfer element, to which connecting flanges are fixed. According to the invention, the axial shortening of the elastomer body, in such an elastic shaft coupling, at high revolutions, can be reduced, without producing the resilience thereof, whereby the elastomer body is encompassed by a circumferential support ring, which is exclusively bonded to the elastomer body.

Abstract: A tractor comprising a vehicle frame, an engine including a flywheel, a first vibration isolator through which the engine is supported by the vehicle frame, and a transmission including an input shaft and a housing, wherein the input shaft is disposed at an upper portion of the housing and lower than a rotary axis of the flywheel. A pair of first and second universal joints are interposed between the flywheel and the input shaft. The first universal joint being nearer to the flywheel than the second universal joint. A second vibration is isolator interposed at least either between the flywheel and the first universal joint or between the input shaft and second universal joint.

Abstract: An elastic shaft coupling with high torsional elasticity having segments formed by steel sheet segment plates vulcanized to an elastomeric body and in which blocking elements bridge the radial gaps of the segments of each coupling half so as to brace the plate segments against axial deformation. All of the elastomeric bodies are vulcanized to the segments or to rings from which segments are divided in a common vulcanization procedure.

Abstract: A coupling member (3) for the installation in a torque-transmitting drive connection comprises connecting parts (4, 5) for fastening to the driving and driven sides of the drive connection and an annular body (8) for torque transmission which is inserted between ring disks (6, 7) of the connecting parts (4, 5) and is made of an elastomer. In order to obtain a simple coupling member which can be influenced over wide areas concerning the transmission properties, the connecting parts (4, 5) are made of fibrous composite plastic and the elastomeric annular body (8) is molded onto the ring disks (6, 7) of the connecting parts.

Abstract: An elastic shaft coupling which as a transmission element comprises at least one torsion element with an elastically deformable elastomer body on which axial flange connections are fixedly mounted on the input and output sides. The axial width of the elastomer body increases radially from the inside towards the outside. To reduce or better distribute the local mechanical and thermal load on the elastomer body resulting from the dynamic load, the invention provides for the axial width of the elastomer body to increase radially from the inside to the outside more than proportionally, at least in sections.

Abstract: A vibration canceler for a shaft rotating about an axis, including an inertial ring which is fastened to the shaft in a relatively twistable manner by at least one elastic ring made of a rubber-like material. The elastic ring contacts the outer circumference of the shaft in a directly abutting manner and is untwistably pressed on to the shaft by the inertial ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elastic shaft coupling having at least one torsion element (1) which comprises at least one elastomer body (5) serving as a transmission element. Axial metallic connecting flanges (2) are mounted in a fixed manner, preferably by vulcanization, on the input and output sides of the elastomer body. In order to increase the transmittable power density and to improve the rubber-metal connection in the edge areas of the connecting flanges (2), the invention provides that the connecting flanges (2) axially project outward with regard to the elastomer body (5) from the plane of the connecting flange while forming an arch at least on the radially extending edges (2a, 3a) of the connecting flanges between the elastomer body (5) and the connecting flanges (2), the edges being formed on the outer edges of connecting flange segments (2) and/or on the inner edges of passages (3) in the connecting flange (2).

Abstract: A driveline assembly for interconnecting one driveline component to another driveline component includes a vibration dampening mechanism. The vibration dampening mechanism is installed between a universal joint member and a companion flange. The universal joint member is coupled to a driveshaft and the companion flange is coupled to a drive axle member. A resilient member is secured between the universal joint and the companion flange for absorbing vibrations transmitted between the axle member and the driveshaft. Together the universal joint and companion flange define a central axis. The resilient member is compressible in a linear direction along the central axis to absorb vibrations.

Abstract: A coupling has a pair of elastomeric rings centered on a common axis and having generally frustoconical inner faces confronting each other and generally planar outer faces extending generally perpendicular to the axis and directed oppositely away from each other. Respective generally planar, rigid, and annular outer plates centered on the axis are bonded to the outer faces. A metallic center body having frustoconical outer faces bonded to the ring inner faces is formed with a plurality of radially throughgoing center passages.

Abstract: A coupling arrangement for transmitting a torque is comprised of a drive shaft (1), a driven shaft (5), a damping element (16), which is associated with one of the shafts (1, 5) and is for compensating for an axial offset between the two shafts (1, 5), and a radial tensioning element (4), which is associated with the other shaft (1) and, with the damping element (16), is for introducing a definite force (K) that acts radially on the driven shaft (5).

Abstract: A multi-function apparatus for controlling various functions of a liftgate of an automotive vehicle. The apparatus includes an elastomeric member which is operably disposed in connection with a gear which imparts a driving force to a drive shaft of a window wiper member. The elastomeric member, in one embodiment, is a coiled spring which allows movement between the drive shaft and the gear driving the drive shaft in the event the wiper becomes frozen to the window of the vehicle or otherwise immovable. In this manner various other functions can be carried out by the apparatus regardless if the wiper becomes temporarily immobilized.

Abstract: A shaft coupling has at least one elastomer transmission element that is provided on its surface with an aging-resistant, opaque layer. The layer is vulcanized to the transmission element.

Abstract: A cable driving device for use in a window regulator is made simple in structure and is reduced in weight and size. When a worm wheel 6 to which motor power is transmitted, a damper 8 for absorbing shock, and a drum 7 wound with wires 9 for opening and closing a window glass are assembled into a casing 4 integrally formed with a front bracket 3, damper bodies 8a, 8b are fitted into cavities 6d formed through the worm wheel 6 with a gap S interposed therebetween, and tongues 8c extending downwardly from the lower surface of damper 8 are fitted into the gaps S, to form a damper mechanism within the thickness of the worm wheel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaft coupling (1) comprising at least one elastomer transmission element (2). In order to meet continuously increasing requirements in terms of dynamic load capacity and long service life, and with a view to providing special protection against oxidation-caused aging in hostile environments such as high temperatures, the outer surface of the transmission element (2) is provided at least partially with an anti-aging, airtight covering (3).

Abstract: A coupling member (3) for the installation in a torque-transmitting drive connection comprises connecting parts (4, 5) for fastening to the driving and driven sides of the drive connection and an annular body (8) for torque transmission which is inserted between ring disks (6, 7) of the connecting parts (4, 5) and is made of an elastomer. In order to obtain a simple coupling member which can be influenced over wide areas concerning the transmission properties, the connecting parts (4, 5) are made of fibrous composite plastic and the elastomeric annular body (8) is molded onto the ring disks (6, 7) of the connecting parts.

Abstract: A coupling has a pair of elastomeric rings centered on a common axis and having generally frustoconical inner faces confronting each other and generally planar outer faces extending generally perpendicular to the axis and directed oppositely away from each other. Respective generally planar, rigid, and annular outer plates centered on the axis are bonded to the outer faces. A metallic center body having frustoconical outer faces bonded to the ring inner faces is formed with a plurality of radially throughgoing center passages.

Abstract: A flywheel for an internal combustion engine includes a flexible plate connected to a crankshaft of the engine. A mass member is connected to the flexible plate. A clearance is formed at an axially outer portion with respect to a connecting portion of the flexible plate to the crankshaft. A spring member is disposed in the clearance such that both ends of the spring member being in contact with clearance defining surfaces of the flexible plate and the mass member, respectively. This flywheel enables the prevision of the spring member without increasing a thickness of an installing portion to the crankshaft.

Abstract: A vibration dampener for reducing vibration transmitted between an airboat engine and a downstream propulsion component and further for reducing a noise level created by an airboat includes a dampening plate constructed of an elastomeric material that has vibration-dampening characteristics. Sandwiched about the perimeter of the dampening plate is an outer pair of annular connecting plates connectable to the engine flywheel. Sandwiched about the dampening plate, within and in spaced relation from the outer pair of connecting plates, is an inner pair of connecting plates. The inner pair is connectable to a drive shaft leading to an airboat transmission. The vibration dampener serves to increase efficiency and part wear characteristics significantly.

Abstract: A drive unit, for moving up and down a vehicular window pane, including a drive motor, a worm wheel, a bracket, an elastic body, and a shaft member. The drive motor includes a motor shaft fixed to a worm. The worm wheel is rotated by the driving force of the drive motor rotatably engaged through the worm. The bracket, on which the worm wheel is mounted, includes an engaging portion, bent and raised transmitting leaves pressed by the elastic body, cutout portions, and closure portions closing the respective cutout portions. The elastic body is provided between the worm wheel and the bracket, and is rotated together with the worm. The shaft member engages with the engaging portion of the bracket.

Abstract: An electric-motor-and-pump assembly includes at least one bearing (7) for a mounting support of a motor shaft (6) in a motor housing (3), and a pump (14), which is adapted to be attached to the motor (2) and has at least one roller bearing (28) for a mounting support of a pump shaft (16) in a pump housing (15). The two shafts (6, 16) are interconnected by way of a force-lockingly operative transmission element (17).

Abstract: Tubular structures are described which are composed of multiple layers of reinforced material. The structures include at least one terminal end portion which includes one or more wedges between adjacent layers of reinforced material. The structures may be, for example, hoses, expansion joints, or actuators (e.g., air springs). The terminal end portions can be readily clamped together to make appropriate connections, or a terminal end portion can be clamped to a desired mounting surface.

Abstract: A steering joint device for a car comprises a first universal joint coupled to a steering shaft, a second universal joint connected to the steering gear device side, and an anti-vibration device connected between the first universal joint and the second universal joint.

Abstract: The pinion (10) on the pin shaft (11) and/or the pinion shaft bearings to either side of the pinion and/or the pinion shaft pillow blocks (12, 13) are supported by elastically deformable components (15, 16, 22, 23) so as to automatically adapt radially in an elastically compliant manner to variations in the meshing of the pinion with the rim gear on the driven rotary drum of a tube mill or the like.

Abstract: A driving apparatus includes a motor, an output unit, and an elastic transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism is disposed between the motor and the output unit to relieve shocks applied to the driving apparatus when operation of the output unit is obstructed. The elastic transmission mechanism includes a first elastic member which absorbs a first shock and second elastic member which absorbs a second shock different in torque from the first shock.