Abstract: A method for damping a lateral pendular motion of a single-track motor vehicle having a front wheel, where—the presence of a pendular motion is ascertained, and—the moment of inertia of the front wheel is increased as a function of it.

Abstract: A steering assembly includes a housing having a longitudinal axis, a mandrel having a front connecting extremity and a rear connecting extremity, the mandrel passing through the housing and arranged in a first position coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the housing, a deflector device configured to exert a side force on the mandrel to offset the front connecting extremity of the mandrel from the longitudinal axis, and a tool face assembly configured to rotate the front connecting extremity of the mandrel in a desired direction.

Abstract: A testing apparatus for minimizing runout of a rotating assembly includes a measurement device and a runout evaluator. The measurement device measures a distance to a surface. The runout evaluator obtains a first runout of a surface of a first member of the rotating assembly from the measurement device. The first runout has a magnitude and a phase. The runout evaluator obtains a second runout of a surface of a second member of the rotating assembly from the measurement device. The second runout has a magnitude and a phase. The runout evaluator determines a rotational position of the first member relative to the second member which results in a reduced runout of the rotating assembly. The determination of the rotational position is based on the magnitude and the phase of the first runout and the magnitude and the phase of the second runout.

Abstract: A connection rod coupling assembly includes a settable shape mounting second component having a lateral, primary axis and a bearing assembly including a bearing assembly body. The bearing assembly body includes a substantially cylindrical outer surface and a center axis. The bearing assembly body is coupled to the settable shape mounting second component in a non-aligned configuration. That is, the bearing assembly body center axis is offset from the settable shape mounting second component primary axis. Thus, the position of the bearing assembly body center axis is adjustable by repositioning the settable shape mounting second component relative to a settable shape mounting first component on a swing lever. The adjustment of the bearing assembly body, in turn, adjusts the range of the ram assembly and the ram assembly body.

Abstract: Watch comprising a movement, with a timepiece balance wheel comprising a ring distinct from the balance rim, carried by a flange with respect to which this ring is movable in rotation to modify the position of inertia blocks elastically carried by the flange, each able to be indexed in different stable angular positions corresponding to a different inertia of the timepiece balance wheel, the movement further including an operating member movable between coupled and uncoupled positions which includes a stop means for immobilizing the rim in a coupled position, and a control means for rotating the ring to modify the position of the inertia blocks in the coupled position, the watch including a crown controlling the control means, a rotating coupling ring controlling the coupling/uncoupling of the operating member through contactless interaction with an external adjustment tool.

Abstract: A rigging device includes an eccentric sleeve having a generally cylindrical shape and an eccentric bore disposed at an offset distance from a centerline of the eccentric sleeve. A pin has a shaft and a head disposed at a first end of the shaft and a retaining feature disposed at a second end of the shaft. The shaft is disposed within the eccentric bore. A lifting lug is realeasably mated to the shaft and disposed between the eccentric sleeve and the retaining feature.

Abstract: A load coupling for adjusting torsional natural frequency of a power train includes a first flange having a plurality of annularly arranged connecting holes, a second flange having a plurality of annularly arranged connecting holes and a shaft that extends between the first flange and the second flange. A threaded bore hole is defined within one of the first flange or the second flange radially outward from the plurality of connecting holes. A first threaded plug is seated within the threaded bore hole. The first threaded plug includes a turning end that is axially separated from a contact end. A second threaded plug is seated within the threaded bore hole. The second threaded plug includes a turning end that is axially separated from a contact end. The contact end of the first threaded plug is axially loaded against the contact end of the second threaded plug.

Abstract: A four-wheel steering central transmission device includes an input shaft extending through a front wall of a housing and having an input rotary disc formed with a first slide groove. A turning output unit includes an output shaft extending through a rear wall of the housing and having an output rotary disc formed with a second slide groove. A transmission unit disposed between the input and output shafts includes a hollow adjustment block disposed adjustably within the housing and movable leftward or rightward, and a transmission member movable within the adjustment block and having slide pieces inserted respectively and slidably into the first and second slide grooves.

Abstract: The hydraulically powered double flywheel alternator apparatus is a KERS that provides for flywheel angular momentum, captured by the flywheels that are powered by an auto's driveline, to provide auxiliary charging to existing batteries of a hybrid or electric auto, thereby extending the auto's operating range under electricity.

Abstract: An actuator is provided for reconfiguring a reversibly expandable structure, also referred to as a deployable structure. The deployable structure includes an enclosed mechanical linkage capable of transformation between expanded and collapsed configurations while maintaining its shape. An actuator coupled to the deployable structure provides a load, force, or torque for actuating a transformation. The actuated deployable structure transfers the actuation force to an external body substances, or element in contact with the deployable structure. The force can be directed inwardly or outwardly depending upon direction of the transformation (i.e., expanding or contracting). The force provided by the deployable structure can be used to perform work by its application over at least a portion of the distance traveled by a perimeter of the deployable structure during its transformation. In some embodiments, the actuatable deployable structure is lockable structure supporting a static load.

Abstract: The invention describes a variable eccentricity assembly, in which the overall eccentricity of the assembly can be changed while continuing rotation of the assembly. Two types of assemblies to change the eccentricity of the assembly are described. In one type multiple eccentric parts are arranged in series, and a relative rotation between them varies the eccentricity of the assembly and in second type a disc is moved in a direction normal to the shaft to vary the overall eccentricity of the assembly. The variable eccentricity assembly can be used in eccentric gearbox, eccentric gear drives, eccentric clutches and in other various-applications. It can also be used in many applications to compensate wear and tear. Use of variable eccentricity assembly can also save maintenance efforts in some applications.

Abstract: An adjustable eccentric drive is disclosed, including a first shaft and a crank pin connected to the first shaft, wherein a radial distance between the crank pin and an axis of rotation of the first shaft is adjustable with an adjusting collar; and a method for adjusting the stroke of an oscillating tool in a tool machine using the adjustable eccentric drive is disclosed.

Abstract: A balance ring for a component (1) rotating about a rotation axis (3), for example a tool holder for a rotating tool or else a machine spindle or the like, is proposed. The balance ring has an annular body (11) which is rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis of rotational symmetry, a guide arrangement (13) guiding the annular body (11) in a radially movable but axially fixed manner on the component (1) with an axis of rotational symmetry essentially parallel to the rotation axis (3) of the component (1), and a plurality of adjusting elements (21) arranged in the circumferential direction of the annular body (11), preferably at equal angular distances from one another, radially supported between the annular body (11) and the component (1) and having a variable radial supporting length. The guide arrangement may be designed as an axially extending spring link arrangement or else as spring webs extending in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A pulley of a washing machine, wherein the weight of the pulley is reduced by forming a strain-focused portion of the pulley with a high-rigidity material. The pulley of the washing machine having a motor for rotating a drum connected to one end of a shaft, includes a composite member, axially coupled to the other end of the shaft, for transferring a rotational force of the motor to the drum, the composite member being formed of at least two materials having dissimilar tensile strengths.

Abstract: In a flywheel having variable inertia, first and second guide grooves are respectively formed at a body and a rotatable member such that an overlapping position thereof is varied according to a relative rotation thereof. A movable mass is disposed at the overlapping position, and the rotatable member rotates relatively to the body by hydraulic pressure.