16th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 28 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180106288 | FASTENER ASSEMBLY - This fastener assembly includes a body, an elongated member and a split wedge. The body defines a cavity that converges. An access opening at a small end provides access to the cavity. The member has a circumferential external profile at one end. The split wedge has two or more wedge segments with a flexible hinge connecting each of the wedge segments. Each of the wedge segments has an internal profile. The member is inserted through the access opening into the cavity of the body, and the wedge segments of the split wedge are positioned circumferentially around the member and then the split wedge is wedged in the cavity to maintain the external profile of the member engaged with the internal profile of the wedge segments of the split wedge. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106289 | Bracket Mount for Securing Solar Panel Rail Guides on Shingle Roofs - In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail and rail-less support structures to a shingle roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a connection bracket and flashing device for use in installing solar panel rail support structures. The connection bracket is secured to the flashing device by rotating its base around a threaded connection until it locks in place so that a solar panel rail support guide can be connected to a generally U-shaped connection on the top of the bracket. The apparatus also offers an improved means to cover the penetration point on the flashing to protect it and prevent water from leaking into the roof as well as an improved way to install the apparatus over existing products. An alternate embodiment of the apparatus is offered to support a rail-less pivot mount as well. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106290 | CRANK SHAFT FOR AN INLINE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND AN INLINE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A crankshaft for an in-line internal combustion engine includes at least two bearing points, and crank throws which include a first and a last crank throw. Each of the crank throws includes a counter-weight element. The first and the last crank throw each additionally include an additional weight. The crank throws are arranged angularly offset with respect to each other so that at least two of the crank throws are arranged in angular coincidence with each other. The crank throws and their respective counter-weight elements are arranged to provide for a mass balance. The first and the last crank throw, as seen in an axial direction of the crankshaft, are arranged in angular coincidence with each other. The additional weight of the first and the last crank throw are arranged in a mirrored manner, as seen in the axial direction of the crankshaft. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106291 | ROTATABLE CONNECTION WITH LIMITED ROTATIONAL ANGLE - A rotatable connection for a mount device for placement in an operating room includes an adjustable stopping mechanism that can be disposed between a first connection component and a second connection component that is mounted rotatably relative to the first connection component about an axis of rotation. The adjustable stopping mechanism may be adapted to establish at least two different relative rotational angles of the connection components relative to one another or at least two different rotation ranges. The adjustable stopping mechanism includes a rotation lock that can be disposed non-rotatingly at the first connection component and a coupling part that can be disposed non-rotatingly at the second connection component and that has a form-locking contour for establishing individual rotational angle positions, and may include a stopping device with an integral stop. The stopping device may be non-rotatingly positionable. A support system or mount device are also provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106292 | SLIDING BEARING - Provided is a sliding bearing wherein radial play is prevented. A sliding bearing ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106293 | TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION RING AS WELL AS BEARING RING WITH THE TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION RING - A temperature compensation ring configured to compensate for a temperature-dependent distance change between two components includes a base body made from an elastic material, and at least a section of at least one surface of the base body is configured to reduce a friction in the axial direction between the temperature compensation ring and an abutment surface, by, for example, being coated with a friction reducing coating and/or by including one or more grooves for receiving a lubricant. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106294 | ROLLING BEARING - To provide a rolling bearing having excellent rust prevention capability and capable of being used for a long period of time in a highly corrosion environment. A rolling bearing | 2018-04-19 |
20180106295 | RETAINER FOR BEARING AND BEARING - The present invention relates to a retainer for a bearing. The retainer is entirely formed into an annular shape and has a crown shape. The retainer includes pockets ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106296 | FIXED CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING FIXED CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - A fixed type constant velocity universal joint includes an outer joint member including a cup section and a hollow shaft section, an inner joint member having a radially inner hole to allow one end of a shaft to be coupled thereto, and torque transmitting balls arranged in ball tracks formed of pairs of track grooves of the outer and inner joint members. The universal joint also includes a cage interposed between a radially inner surface of the outer joint member and a radially outer surface of the inner joint member and configured to retain the torque transmitting balls, and a stopper that regulates a maximum operating angle. The stopper is inserted into the hollow shaft section until the universal joint is mounted to a joint mounting device after the torque transmitting balls are incorporated and then the shaft is mounted to the universal joint. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106297 | Coupling Apparatus - A coupling apparatus includes a bellows, two rings and two axle-connecting elements. The bellows includes two ends and two rolled edges each formed at a corresponding one of the ends. Each of the rings is connected to a corresponding one of the ends of bellows. Each of the axle-connecting elements is connected to a corresponding one of the rings. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106298 | OVERLOAD CLUTCH - A clutch which reacts to torque overload has a ribbed disc which is produced by plastics injection moulding and which is, along its inner or outer periphery, encapsulated in encircling fashion and on both axial side surfaces by an encompassing ring. Said encompassing ring, owing to shrinkage as a result of cooling, enters into static friction engagement with the ribbed disc, and furthermore engages, by means of bevelled flanks, with ribs running radially on at least one of the side surfaces of the ribbed disc. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106299 | CLUTCH PLATE SEPARATION FOR DRAG LOSS REDUCTION - According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a clutch pack is provided. The clutch pack includes a first set of clutch plates arranged in an alternating configuration with a second set of clutch plates. The first set of clutch plates has a plurality of friction pads made of friction material and defining channels in the friction material. The channels are configured to allow lubricant to flow between the friction pads. Each of the friction pads defines a groove in the friction pad. The groove is disconnected from the channels. The groove thereby creates a flow induced high pressure region forcing the first set of clutch plates to a center between the second set of clutch plates. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106300 | Ramp Angle Indexing Assembly for Snowmobile Clutch - An indexing assembly for a snowmobile drive clutch assembly includes an adapter collar having a first portion which is hexagonal in cross section for mounting in the index socket of the drive clutch housing which normally receives a conventional indexing bolt therein. The adapter collar defines a first indexing surface which mates with a corresponding second indexing surface of the indexing head of an auxiliary bolt which replaces the conventional indexing bolt to define an eccentric cam surface which defines the ramp angle of a flyweight ramp member of the drive clutch that can be adjusted through a greater number of mating positions than the conventional indexing bolt. A difference in ramp angle between sequential mating positions of the auxiliary bolt can thus be made smaller than the difference in ramp angle between sequential mating positions of the conventional indexing bolt. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106301 | MULTIPLE-STAGE BALL RAMP ACTUATOR - A multiple-stage ball ramp actuator includes an axially movable outer ring having at least one outer groove and an outer ball disposed in the outer groove. The multiple-stage ball ramp actuator further includes an axially movable inner ring rotatably fixed relative to the outer ring. The inner ring has at least one inner groove and an inner ball disposed in the inner groove. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106302 | GENERATOR DISCONNECT COUPLINGS - A method of disconnecting a generator from a source of mechanical rotation includes receiving a generator disconnect command and receiving a rotational position of a generator input member. The input member rotational angle is compared to the target disconnect angle range, and a determination made whether to disconnect the input member from a generator drive member based on the comparison. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106303 | SWITCHABLE OR TWO-SPEED ENGINE ACCESSORY - An engine accessory with a wrap spring clutch, which is configured for selectively transmitting rotary power between a drive member and a shaft, and an actuator that is configured to selectively control the clutch. The actuator has first and second rotary flux elements, a clutch control ring and an electromagnet. The first rotary flux element is rotatably coupled to the drive member and has a plurality of first teeth that are spaced circumferentially about the rotary axis. The clutch control ring is rotatable about the rotary axis and is coupled to the tang of the wrap spring. The second rotary flux element is rotatably coupled to the clutch control ring. The second rotary flux element has a plurality of second teeth that are spaced circumferentially about the rotary axis. The electromagnet is selectively operable to generate a magnetic field that is transmitted between the first and second teeth. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106304 | ELECTRONIC, HIGH-EFFICIENCY VEHICULAR TRANSMISSION, OVERRUNNING, NON-FRICTION COUPLING AND CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND SWITCHABLE LINEAR ACTUATOR DEVICE FOR USE THEREIN - An electronic, high-efficiency vehicular transmission, an overrunning, non-friction coupling and control assembly and switchable linear actuator device for use in the assembly and the transmission are provided. The device controls the operating mode of at least one non-friction coupling assembly. The device has a plurality of magnetic sources which produce corresponding magnetic fields to create a net translational force. The net translational force comprises a first translational force caused by energization of at least one electromagnetic source and a magnetic latching force based upon linear position of a permanent magnet source along an axis. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106305 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR - A method for adjusting and adapting an operating point of a hydraulic actuator arrangement, in which a volume flow source is connected to a hydraulic cylinder via a pressure line that is filled with a hydraulic fluid. The method includes regulating a volume of the hydraulic fluid by the volume flow source, wherein an operating point of a position of the actuator arrangement corresponds, with respect to a predefined parameter, to a device which is to be actuated by the actuator arrangement. A modified volume of the hydraulic fluid which is necessary to adjust the operating point is derived from a rotational position of a volume flow source motor and/or of the volume flow source. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106306 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUTOMATIC START/STOP SYSTEM IN A VEHICLE UTILIZING A FLUID LAUNCH CLUTCH - A system and method for operating a vehicle equipped with an automatic stop and start system is disclosed. The vehicle includes an internal combustion engine, an automatic transmission and a fluid launch device with an impeller disconnect clutch. A controller may initiate an automatic stop or start of the engine under certain operating conditions. During an engine start/stop event, the engine is automatically shut down and the impeller clutch of the fluid launch device may be disengaged to decouple the engine and transmission from the driveline to provide for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106307 | DISC BRAKE, MORE PARTICULARLY FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES - A disk brake includes a brake disc, a brake shaft having a rotation axis that lies parallel to a main plane of the brake disc, a brake pad lying on a same side as the brake shaft relative to the brake disc, a pressure piece disposed between the brake shaft and the brake pad, a first limiting device configured to limit, to a predefined first extent, the displaceability of the pressure piece relative to the brake disc in a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the brake shaft, and a second limiting device configured to limit, to a predefined second extent, the displaceability of the brake shaft relative to the brake disc in a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the brake shaft, the second limiting device comprising a first stop on the pressure piece and a second stop on the brake shaft. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106308 | Disc Brake for a Commercial Vehicle and Brake Pad Set - A disc brake includes a brake caliper that engages over a brake disc, the caliper having a central opening over the brake disc. The disc brake has two brake pads which are located in the brake caliper, can be moved in opposite directions and each of which has a pad backing plate with a friction lining secured thereon. An action-side or application-side brake pad of the two brake pads can be pressed against the brake disc by a brake application device with the aid of at least one brake plunger. The brake also has at least one restoring device, by which the brake caliper can be returned. The restoring device has a spreading device which engages on the brake pads lying opposite one another and which acts with an identical force in opposition to the respective application direction. The spreading device has spring-loaded spreading elements, each engaging on its respective pad backing plate. The spreading device is located in the central opening and the spreading elements engage directly or indirectly, outside the friction linings, on at least two contact regions of the brake pads. These regions face each other at a distance from the center. The spreading device has spring-loaded arms which are interconnected in the central region of the opening and connected to a retaining bracket which is attached to the brake support plate. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106309 | Disc Brake for a Commercial Vehicle and Brake Pad Set - A disc brake includes a brake caliper that engages over a brake disc and is designed as a sliding caliper. The disc brake has two brake pads which are located in the brake caliper, can be moved in opposite directions and each of which has a pad backing plate with a friction lining secured thereon. An action-side or application-side brake pad of the two brake pads can be pressed against the brake disc by a brake application device with the aid of at least one brake plunger. The brake also includes at least one restoring device, by which the brake caliper can be returned after a displacement and release of the brakes caused by a braking action. The restoring device has a spreading device which engages on the brake pads lying opposite one another and which acts with an identical force in opposition to the respective application direction. The spreading device includes spring-loaded spreading elements, each engaging on its respective pad backing plate. The spreading device is located in the central opening and the spreading elements engage directly or indirectly, outside the friction linings, on at least two contact regions of the brake pads, the regions facing each other at a distance from the center. Each contact region has a contact surface and a support surface, on which surfaces the spreading elements are movably located. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106310 | DISC BRAKE DEVICE - A disc brake device is provided with a first pressing member disposed between a caliper and a pair of brake pads. The first pressing member has: a base section mounted to the caliper; a pair of plate spring sections extending from the base section toward one circumferential side of a disc rotor and toward the pair of brake pads and pressing the pair of brake pads inward radially; and an extension section extending from the base section toward said one circumferential side and supported by the caliper from the outside radially of the disc rotor. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106311 | DUAL ROTOR TORQUE GENERATING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Torque generating devices, systems, and/or related methods are disclosed. In one aspect, a torque generating device ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106312 | BLEEDING VALVE, A HYDRAULIC FITTING AND A VENTING ASSEMBLY FOR A BICYCLE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM - An assembly for venting a bicycle hydraulic braking system. One portion of the assembly is bleeding valve for a bicycle hydraulic braking system, comprising a valve body rotatably insertable in a seat of a brake caliper that has an axial inner cavity in fluid communication with a fluid cavity in the caliper and a closing body configured to removably held it in the axial cavity. A second portion of the assembly is a hydraulic fitting for venting the braking system. The hydraulic fitting has a fastening lip for a flexible tube, a portion to engage a tool, a portion configured to screw into a threaded cavity of the bleeding valve, and an axial passage through the fitting. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106313 | Disc Brake for a Commercial Vehicle and Brake Pad Set - A disc brake has a brake caliper, which reaches over a brake disc, is designed as a sliding caliper, is fastened to a stationary brake bracket and has a central opening over the brake disc. Two brake pads, which are arranged in the brake caliper and can be moved in opposite directions each have a backing plate and a friction lining fastened thereto. An action-side brake pad can be pressed against the brake disc by an application device by way of at least one brake piston. At least one restoring device is provided, by which the brake caliper can be returned after displacement and release of the brake caused by braking, wherein the restoring device has a spreading device, which acts on the brake pads lying opposite each other and acts in the same way against each particular application direction and has resilient spreading elements that act on the respective backing plates. The spreading device is arranged in the central opening, wherein the spreading elements act directly or indirectly outside of the friction linings on one side in the center region or at least two contact regions of the brake pads arranged at a distance from each other with respect to the center, wherein the contact regions each have a contact surface and a bearing surface, on which the spreading elements are movably arranged. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106314 | PISTON FOR DISC BRAKE DEVICE - An interior reinforcement body ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106315 | PARKING BRAKE TORQUE LOCKING MECHANISM - A parking brake system including a motor; a rotary to linear stage mechanism in communication with the motor; and a torque locking mechanism in communication with the motor. The torque locking mechanism includes a rotor; a core; and locking members. During a parking brake apply the motor is adapted to rotate the rotor and move the rotary to linear stage mechanism so that at least one brake pad or at least one brake shoe is moved against a surface to generate a clamp force. After the clamp force is generated and the motor ceases to rotate the rotor, the core and the locking members are magnetically attracted and the locking members move towards the core as a result of the magnetic attraction so that the generated clamp force is maintained after the motor ceases to rotate the rotor. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106316 | ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE APPARATUS - An EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) apparatus may include: a housing unit; a motor unit mounted in the housing unit; a worm wheel gear unit engaged and rotated with the motor unit; a piston unit connected with a brake shoe; and a nut unit mounted on the worm wheel gear unit, coupled to the piston unit, and moved by the rotation of the worm wheel gear unit so as to pressurize the piston unit. The housing unit is deformed by the movement of the piston unit and restricts the operation of the motor unit. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106317 | Disc Brake for a Commercial Vehicle - A disc brake for a commercial vehicle has a brake caliper, which straddles a brake disc and is designed as a sliding caliper and is fastened to a stationary brake carrier, two brake pads, which are arranged in the brake caliper and can be moved in opposite directions and which each have a backing plate and a friction lining fastened to the backing plate, of which brake pads an action-side brake pad can be pressed against the brake disc by an application device via a brake piston, and at least one restoring device, by which the brake caliper can be restored after a braking-related displacement and release of the brake. The disc brake is designed such that the restoring device has at least two rods, which lie against the brake pads with spring loading against the respective application directions of the brake pads, of which rods one is designed as a pulling rod and the other is designed as a pushing rod. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106318 | ROAD VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM WITH FORCED RECIRCULATION OF THE BRAKE LIQUID - A braking system for a road vehicle having: a brake disc; a brake caliper provided with at least one hydraulic piston; a hydraulic circuit containing a brake liquid and having: a hydraulic control unit provided with an electrically controlled pump and a delivery pipe, which connects the hydraulic control unit to the hydraulic piston; a return pipe, which is separate from and independent of the delivery pipe and connects the hydraulic piston to the hydraulic control unit; a recirculation solenoid valve, which is interposed along the return pipe and can be controlled so as to enable or forbid the circulation of the brake liquid along the return pipe; and a control unit, which, when the braking system is not used, opens the recirculation solenoid valve and operates the electrically controlled pump so as to create a circulation of the brake liquid through the first delivery pipe and through the return pipe. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106319 | RESIDUAL BRAKING TORQUE INDICATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Various residual braking torque indication devices, systems, and methods are described. The devices, systems, and methods can include a sensorized brake pad. An output signal of the sensorized brake pad can be processed to provide an indication of a residual braking torque. The residual braking torque indicator can be calibrated to reference data to provide an actual measurement of the residual braking torque. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106320 | BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR - A brake pad wear measuring system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system includes a first coil excitable to create a first magnetic field, and a first target associated with the first coil. The first coil and the first target are configured for movement relative to each other in response to application of the disc brake system. The relative movement causes the first target to move within the first magnetic field and affect the inductance of the first coil. The brake pad wear measuring system also includes a second coil excitable to create a second magnetic field, and a second target associated with the second coil. The second coil and the second target are configured for movement relative to each other in response to application of the disc brake system. The relative movement causes the second target to move within the second magnetic field and affect the inductance of the second coil. The first coil and the first target are configured so that the inductance of the first coil increases as brake pad wear increases. The second coil and the second target are configured so that the inductance of the second coil decreases as brake pad wear increases. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106321 | FRICTION MATERIAL COMPOSITION, AND FRICTION MATERIAL AND FRICTION MEMBER USING THE SAME - A friction material composition imparts superior friction coefficient, abrasion resistance, aggressiveness against an opposite member, and brake noise preventive characteristics in high speed and high load braking to a friction material, although containing no copper, which can pollute rivers, lakes, the ocean, or other environments, or containing copper in an amount of at most 0.5 mass. Moreover, a friction material and a friction member each uses the friction material composition. The friction material composition includes a binder, an organic filler, an inorganic filler, and a fibrous base material, and the friction material composition contains copper in an amount of at most 0.5 mass % as an element or contains no copper. The binder contains silicone-rubber dispersed phenolic resin in an amount of 5 to 10 mass %. The inorganic filler contains zirconium oxide in an amount of 20 to 33 mass %. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106322 | SHOCK-ABSORBING DEVICE - There is provided a shock-absorbing device disposed between a fixed member and a movable member to suppress movement of the movable member. The shock-absorbing device includes a case member; a shock-absorbing member; and a spring. The case member has a bottom portion, a supporting portion, a shaft portion, and a circumferential wall. The shock-absorbing member has an inner cylinder into which the shaft portion is inserted, an outer cylinder, and a spring bearing portion. A retaining member is provided between the case member and the shock-absorbing member. An outer circumference of the outer cylinder is disposed in an inner circumference of the circumferential wall to function as a first guide for the shock-absorbing member, and an inner circumference of the inner cylinder is disposed on an outer circumference of the shaft portion to function as a second guide for the shock-absorbing member. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106323 | INSTRUMENTED FLEXIBLE LOAD BEARING CONNECTOR - This application provides for flexible load bearing connectors (FLBCs) systems and methods and for monitoring, reporting, and responding to the performance and/or health of the FLBC. The system provided is an instrumented FLBC that can at least one of sense, record, report, react to and/or otherwise make use of performance and/or health information of the FLBC. The performance and/or health information can include any information related to movement (such as displacements and/or relative motions) of the FLBC and/or the system components the FLBC joins together and/or loads, vibrations, shocks, and environmental exposures the FLBC receives, transmits, supports, and/or experiences. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106324 | ANTI-VIBRATION DEVICE - An anti-vibration device ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106325 | BALANCED ROTATIONAL MACHINING - An apparatus includes a rotatable part configured to rotate about a rotational axis and an enclosed channel that is coupled to the rotatable part. The enclosed channel circumscribes the rotational axis and is configured to contain a balancing substance that is freely movable within the enclosed channel. Also, a vertical turning machine includes a spindle configured to rotate about a rotational axis, a fixture coupled to the spindle, and an enclosed channel coupled to at least one of the spindle and the fixture. The fixture includes at least one mounting feature configured to secure a workpiece to be machined to the fixture and the enclosed channel circumscribes the rotational axis. The enclosed channel may also be configured to contain a balancing substance that is freely movable within the enclosed channel. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106326 | Belt Splicing Apparatus and Method - A portable conveyor belt splicing apparatus is provided that includes an upper press assembly and a lower press assembly which include, respectively, upper and lower platen assemblies. The upper and lower press assemblies may each include a forced air cooling system for rapidly cooling platens of the platen assemblies. The upper and lower press assemblies may include insulating assemblies with resilient members that support the upper and lower press assemblies. The resilient members provide structural support and insulate the platens from the frame which reduces the power required to heat the platens. In one form, the apparatus includes a power supply circuit that can alternate between providing power to upper and lower heaters in response to the apparatus being connected to different types of standard power supplies. Further, the power supply circuit permits the use of a single recipe for a particular belt irrespective of the type of power supply. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106327 | ROPE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device and method for securing ropes having rope | 2018-04-19 |
20180106328 | SPEED REDUCTION OR SPEED INCREASING APPARATUS - A speed reduction apparatus supports a third crown gear that undergoes wave motion. The speed reduction apparatus includes: a first crown gear; a second crown gear; a third crown gear having opposing teeth facing the first crown gear and opposing teeth facing the second crown gear, back to back; and cam units and that cause the third crown gear to undergo wave motion. The cam units and have a first cam on the first crown gear side with respect to the third crown gear, and a second cam on the second crown gear side with respect to the third crown gear. The first and second cams sandwich the third crown gear. A first rolling element between the first cam and the third crown gear is capable of rolling motion, and a second rolling element between the second cam and the third crown gear is capable of rolling motion. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106329 | GEARING SYSTEM FOR COMPOUND GEAR REDUCTION - A transmission comprising an input shaft connectable to a power generation device such that the input shaft is rotatable at a power input rotational speed, an output shaft connectable to a driveline of the vehicle, and a plurality of gear sets selectable to operably connect the input shaft to the output shaft providing a rotational speed reduction ratio therebetween. The gear sets comprise a master active gear set having a master gear ratio, a slave active gear set having a slave gear ratio, and a passive gear set having a passive gear ratio. The passive gear set is operable to selectively engage the master and slave active gear sets to provide the high numeric compound ratio rotational speed reduction that is the product of the master active gear ratio, the slave active gear ratio and the passive gear ratio. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106330 | Power Transmission Apparatus for Vehicle - A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle includes a power control unit constituted by first and second clutches. An input unit is configured by configuring a number of input gears on first and second input shafts overlapped and disposed on the same axis line without rotary interference so that the rotary power of the engine is input through the power control unit. A shift output unit is constituted by first and second output shafts which are disposed in parallel to the first and second input shafts, respectively. A number of synchronization units synchronization-connect the plurality of transmission gears to the first and second output shafts. A reverse shift unit is constituted by a reverse input gear configured in one input shaft of the first and second input shafts, and a reverse transmission gear disposed on an output shaft and synchronization-connected to output shaft by the synchronization unit. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106331 | SPLITTER GEARBOX, OVERALL TRANSMISSION AND MOBILE AGRICULTURAL MACHINE - A splitter transmission including an input shaft, an output shaft and a countershaft. Two disk clutches, that can be coupled by a respective common clutch bell, are arranged on each of the input shaft, the output shaft and the countershaft. The clutch bells have external teeth. The disk clutches are in each case connected in a rotationally fixed manner to a loose wheel or to a fixed wheel. The input shaft is in direct engagement with the output shaft and with the countershaft. The splitter transmission is characterized by the fact that the output shaft is engaged with the countershaft exclusively in an indirect manner. The splitter transmission can be combined with a group transmission and an agricultural working machine. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106332 | SIX-SPEED DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A six-speed includes first and second input shafts and on which drive gears are disposed, an idler shaft on which idler drive gears are disposed, and first and second output shafts on which driven gears are disposed. The whole length of the DCT is formed such that an upper whole length section is reduced by the length of a second output shaft that is reduced by disposing the sixth-speed and reverse driven gears on the second output shaft, or an intermediate whole length section formed between the upper and lower whole length sections is reduced by the length of the first input shaft that is reduced by disposing the fifth-, sixth- and reverse driven gears on the second output shaft. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106333 | TRANSFER CASE FOR A DRIVE TRAIN - A transfer case ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106334 | MULTI-SPEED PLANETARY TRANSMISSION - A multi-speed transmission including a plurality of planetary gearsets and a plurality of selective couplers to achieve at least nine forward speed ratios is disclosed. The plurality of planetary gearsets may include a first planetary gearset, a second planetary gearset, a third planetary gearset, and a fourth planetary gearset. The plurality of selective couplers may include a number of clutches and a number of brakes. The multi-speed transmission may have four planetary gearsets and six selective couplers. The six selective couplers may include three clutches and three brakes. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106335 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106336 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106337 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106338 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106339 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106340 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106341 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106342 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106343 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106344 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106345 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106346 | BELT TENSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A belt tension control system may include a first belt engager to engage a first portion of a belt extending between and on a first side of first and second pulleys and a second belt engager to engage a second portion of the belt extending between and on a second side of the first and second pulleys. The first belt engager is movably supported so as to move in response to changes in tension of the first portion of the belt. The second belt engager is movably supported so as to move in response to changes in tension of the second portion of the belt. The first belt engager and the second belt engager are connected by a linkage such that movement of the first belt engager towards the first portion of the belt automatically retracts the second belt engager away from the second portion of the belt, wherein the linkage automatically maintains a constant ratio of belt tension of the first portion to belt tension of the second portion. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106347 | ANGULAR CONTACT BALL RAMPS FOR DRIVEN TURBOCHARGER - Disclosed is a planetary traction drive for a driven turbocharger that utilizes angular contact ball ramps to provide variable clamping depending on torque throughput. The ball ramps are located between ring rollers and a ring gear, and function to locate the ring gear concentrically to the ring rollers. The angled contact axes of the ball ramps allows use of a low conformity contact between the balls and ball races in the ball ramps to provide efficient movement, while simultaneously locating ring gear concentrically to the traction rings. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106348 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION AND BICYCLE - A continuously variable transmission includes an input rotor, an output rotor, a plurality of planetary rollers, a guide member, a movable ring, and an elastic member. The input rotor is arranged to rotate about a main axis at a rotation rate before a speed change. The output rotor is arranged to rotate about the main axis at a rotation rate resulting from the speed change. The planetary rollers are arranged around the main axis, and each planetary roller is capable of rotating about a rotation shaft. The guide member is arranged to restrict positions of both end portions of the rotation shaft. The movable ring is capable of rotating about the main axis between the main axis and the planetary rollers. The movable ring is annular, and is capable of moving in an axial direction. The elastic member is capable of expanding and contracting in the axial direction. Each planetary roller includes a first slanting surface, a second slanting surface, and an annular recessed portion or annular projecting portion. The guide member is arranged to hold the end portions of the rotation shaft at different circumferential positions such that each end portion of the rotation shaft is capable of shifting a position thereof in a radial direction with respect to the main axis. The elastic member is arranged to apply a pressure to the movable ring in the axial direction. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106349 | CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS AND METHODS THEREFOR - An infinitely variable transmission (IVT) having a rotatable input shaft arranged along a longitudinal axis of the transmission. In one embodiment, the input shaft is adapted to supply a lubricant to the interior of the transmission. In some embodiments, a stator assembly is coupled to, and coaxial with, the input shaft. The IVT has a plurality of planets operably coupled to the stator assembly. The planets are arranged angularly about the longitudinal axis of the transmission. In one embodiment, a traction ring is operably coupled to the planets. The IVT is provided with a housing that is operably coupled to the traction ring. The housing is substantially fixed from rotating with the input shaft. The traction ring is substantially fixed from rotating with the input shaft. In some embodiments, the IVT is provided with a lubricant manifold that is configured to supply a lubricant to the input shaft. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106350 | EXTRUDED PROTRUSION LASER WELDED SEAL PLATE - A torque converter, including: an axis of rotation; a cover arranged to receive torque; an impeller including an impeller shell non-rotatably connected to the cover and at least one impeller blade fixed to the impeller shell; a turbine including a turbine shell and at least one turbine blade fixed to the turbine shell; a hub; a seal plate; and a weld fixedly connecting the hub and the seal plate. A line orthogonal to the axis of rotation passes through, in sequence, the hub, the weld, the seal plate, and the hub. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106351 | LOCK-UP DEVICE FOR TORQUE CONVERTER - A lock-up device transmits a torque and includes a clutch disc, a piston, a cover plate and a support boss. The clutch disc is disposed between a front cover and a turbine. The piston is disposed between the front cover and the turbine. The piston is movable in an axial direction. The cover plate is disposed between the piston and the turbine, and includes a torque transmission part in an outer peripheral part thereof so as to transmit the torque to the clutch disc. The support boss has an annular shape. The support boss is fixed to an inner peripheral part of the front cover and includes a piston support part and a coupling part. The piston support part supports an inner peripheral end surface of the piston such that the piston is slidable thereon. The coupling part receives an inner peripheral part of the cover plate coupled thereto. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106352 | A HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A hydrostatic transmission which utilizes a combination of a multiple planetary gear pump and a multiple planetary gear motor encased within one compact unit sealed so as to direct passage of hydraulic fluid between the combination thereof. The hydrostatic transmission comprises a power component provided with a plurality of planetary gears that can provide power to at least one load delivered by at least one of the plurality of planetary gears. The power component is configured with an integrated oil-switching mechanism that controls the rotational speed delivered to the load. The hydrostatic transmission is provided in one compact, sealed casing suitable for use in vehicles, having an output shaft optionally mechanically connected directly to the wheels of a vehicle drive. The inventive hydrostatic transmission operates without the need for lengthy pressure hoses and related connectors and fittings for cycling hydraulic fluid along needed flow paths. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106353 | DRIVE UNIT WITH LIMITED SLIP AND DRIVELINE DISCONNECT CAPABILITY - A clutch assembly includes a first clutch assembly having first clutch plates rotatably fixed to a first shaft and first carrier plates rotatably fixed to a clutch basket. The clutch assembly further includes a second clutch assembly having second clutch plates rotatably fixed to a second shaft and second carrier plates rotatably fixed to the clutch basket. The first and second clutch assemblies rotate about a common central axis and are actuated by a common actuator. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106354 | METHOD OF PRODUCING WAVE GEAR DEVICE AND WAVE GEAR DEVICE - A circular spline is secured to a housing. An output member is positioned relative to the circular spline, an outer race of a bearing is secured to the housing, and an inner race of the bearing is secured to the output member. A flex spline is positioned relative to the circular spline and secured to the output member. A wave generator is positioned relative to the circular spline, and a support member, by which the wave generator is rotatably supported, is secured to the housing. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106355 | DECOUPLER WITH ONE-WAY CLUTCH AND FAIL-SAFE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a decoupler with free wheel system and comprising a vibration damping pulley, a shaft actionable by the pulley, hub pieces having a first hub piece and a second hub piece, hub pieces being mounted between the inner race of the pulley and the outer surface of the shaft, at least one journal element between the shaft and pulley, along with a torsion spring, and a clutch spring, with the first hub piece being mounted on the shaft and the second hub piece being mounted around the shaft and can rotate relative to it, the torsion spring being disposed between the outer race of the hub pieces and the inner race of pulley, having a first end operatively attachable to the pulley and a second end operatively attachable to the second hub piece and the clutch spring being disposed internally in relation to the torsion spring and which is frictionally engaged with the hub pieces for transmission of torque to the shaft. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106356 | Differential Housing - A differential housing is configured to support a plurality of bearings. The differential housing includes a first bearing surrounding member provided to surround a first bearing included in the plurality of bearings. The differential housing includes a second bearing surrounding member provided to surround a second bearing included in the plurality of bearings; and a connecting member that connects the first bearing surrounding member and the second bearing surrounding member, at least a part of the connecting member being embedded in a wall that is made of a base material of the differential housing. Each of the first bearing surrounding member, the second bearing surrounding member, and the connecting member is constructed of a material having a smaller linear expansion coefficient than that of the base material of the differential housing. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106357 | OIL PASSAGE STRUCTURE FOR POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - In an oil passage structure for a power transmission device including a case provided to accommodate a power transmission device, a baffle plate attached to an inner wall of the case, and an oil pump, the oil passage structure includes a supply oil passage through which oil is pumped from the oil pump to an oil supply destination via the baffle plate. The baffle plate has a structure in which two members of a plate body and a plate-shaped auxiliary member are superposed and integrated with each other. The baffle plate is provided with a plate oil passage that constitutes a portion of the supply oil passage and passes through the inside of the baffle plate. The plate oil passage is formed by a recess provided in at least one of a surface of the plate body and a surface of the auxiliary member which face to each other such that the auxiliary member is interposed on the plate body. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106358 | ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE FOR OIL GUIDE PLATE - In an attachment structure for an oil guide plate including an oil guide plate and a seal member, the seal member is disposed at an edge part of the oil guide plate along an outer peripheral end portion, the seal member is an elastic body element protruding from both sides of the oil guide plate in a plate thickness direction, a pair of facing surfaces facing each other and pinching the edge part from both sides of the edge part in the plate thickness direction is disposed in a fixing portion in the case where the oil guide plate is attached, and the fixing portion pinches and compressively deforms the seal member with the pair of facing surfaces and supports the oil guide plate via the seal member. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106359 | OIL PASSAGE STRUCTURE FOR POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - In an oil passage structure for a power transmission device including a case provided to accommodate a power transmission device, a baffle plate attached to an inner wall of the case, and an oil pump, the oil passage structure includes a supply oil passage through which oil is pumped from the oil pump to an oil supply destination via the baffle plate. A plate oil passage, which constitutes a portion of the supply oil passage, a supply port, which allows the oil discharged from the oil pump to flow into the plate oil passage through the supply port, and a first discharge port, which allows the oil supplied to the oil supply destination to be discharged through the first discharge port, are formed in the baffle plate. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106360 | GEARBOX LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT - A gearbox for a rotary wing aircraft including a sump, a primary lubricant reservoir fluidically connected to the sump, one or more primary lubricant jets fluidically connected to the primary lubricant reservoir, an auxiliary lubricant reservoir fluidically connected to the sump, one or more auxiliary lubricant jets fluidically connected to the auxiliary lubricant reservoir, and at least one valve selectively fluidically connecting the sump and the primary lubricant reservoir based on a first lubricant pressure and the sump and the auxiliary lubricant reservoir based on a second lubricant pressure at the at least one valve. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106361 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - Disclosed is a control apparatus for a vehicular transmission comprising: a vehicle speed sensor; an accelerator opening angle sensor; and a gear-shift control section ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106362 | MODE SELECTION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE GEARBOX WITH SLEDGE MECHANISM - A mode selection device for a vehicle gearbox, including a guide part, a sledge, a housing and a handle attached to the sledge, wherein the sledge is movable by the handle along a guide path of the guide part in the same adjustment direction as the respective handle into predetermined longitudinal positions, wherein the guide part is pivotably mounted at the housing around a pivot direction perpendicular to the adjustment direction, so that the handle is movable in predetermined pivot positions, wherein the predetermined pivot positions and longitudinal positions of the handle correspond to a predetermined mode of operation of the vehicle gear. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106363 | VEHICULAR HYDRAULIC CONTROL DEVICE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL METHOD - A hydraulic control device includes: a mechanical oil pump (O/P) that is driven by a motor/generator (M/G) and that generates a first hydraulic pressure (P1); an electric oil pump (M/O/P) that is driven by a sub-motor (S/M) and that generates a second hydraulic pressure (P2); and a controller ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106364 | NEUTRAL STATE MOVEMENT PROTECTION FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A controller is provided to, in response to a speed of the vehicle exceeding an allowable speed based on a measured grade while the vehicle is running and in neutral or park, actuating a vehicle holding mechanism to stop the vehicle. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106365 | ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN VEHICLE START CONTROL DEVICE - A drive system is provided with a first motor generator as a power source, and a multistage gear transmission for changing the speed of output from the first motor generator and transmitting the output to drive wheels. The multistage gear transmission has a plurality of engagement clutches as shifting elements that are meshingly engaged upon movement from a disengaged position. This hybrid vehicle is provided with a start control device where, when a start clutch has been engaged while the vehicle is stopped, the start control device maintains the engagement of the start clutch for a duration that includes when the vehicle is stopped and until the next vehicle start. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106366 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CONTROL THE OPERATION OF A TRANSMISSION USING ENGINE FUEL CONSUMPTION DATA - A system and method of controlling the operation of a transmission using fuel consumption data. The system and method includes controlling the operation of a vehicle transmission which is operatively connected to an engine having operating characteristics and operatively connected to a transmission control module having access to a memory. Fuel consumption data for an engine is converted to engine efficiency loss data representative of the engine operating. A set of equations is determined to provide a pattern representative of the operating characteristics the engine. A transmission controller using the pattern determines a prospective operating condition of the transmission to provide fuel efficient operation of the engine. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106367 | VEHICLE REGENERATIVE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE - A vehicle regenerative speed control device is provided for suppressing undershooting, in which an actual transmission input rotational speed falls below a lower-limit rotational speed, when decreasing a transmission input rotational speed based on a request for a decrease in the regeneration amount during regenerative speed control. The vehicle regenerative speed control device includes a controller which performs a regenerative speed control for downshifting a continuously variable transmission to a low gear ratio side and increasing a rotational speed of a transmission input shaft to which a motor generator is connected when there is a request for an increase in the regeneration amount while decelerating. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106368 | FAIL DETERMINATION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS - A failure judgment device of an automatic transmission includes: a first abnormality judging section configured to judge a power supply fault abnormality or a breaking abnormality of the solenoid, from a selected shift stage and a state of the transmission mechanism, after the detection of the electric abnormality; and a second abnormality judging section configured to judge the power supply abnormality or the breaking abnormality of the solenoid, from the monitor current value when the solenoid valve is switched to an OFF state, after the detection of the electric abnormality, when one of the first abnormality judging section and the second abnormality judging section judges the power supply fault abnormality or the breaking abnormality, the judgement result being outputted. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106369 | TRANSMISSION - A transmission according to an embodiment includes a shift fork swingably supported by a case to move a movable element in an axial direction in accordance with the motion of a second shaft to two shift positions; two first protrusions provided on the second shaft and spaced apart from each other in the axial direction; and a second protrusion provided on the shift fork, and when the second shaft is in one of select positions, is positioned between the two first protrusions and overlaps with the first protrusions viewed from the axial direction. A protruding direction of the first protrusions and a protruding direction of the second protrusion are orthogonal to a swinging center of the shift fork when viewed in the axial direction. The second protrusion protrudes from the shift fork toward the swinging center. The second shaft is positioned between the second protrusion and the swinging center. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106370 | PARK CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A vehicle includes a prime mover in communication with an input shaft of a transmission, an output shaft of the transmission in communication with a final drive and drive wheels, a park actuator system internal to a housing of the transmission and a park control system mounted to an external surface of the housing of the transmission with a pivot shaft extending through the housing that connects to the park actuator system to selectively place the park actuator system in one of a park configuration and an out of park configuration. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106371 | EDGE SEAL FOR LOWER ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - An edge seal for sealing an outer surface of a lower electrode assembly configured to support a semiconductor substrate in a plasma processing chamber, the lower electrode assembly including an annular groove defined between a lower member and an upper member of the lower electrode assembly. The edge seal includes an elastomeric band configured to be arranged within the groove, the elastomeric band having an annular upper surface, an annular lower surface, an inner surface, and an outer surface. When the elastomeric band is in an uncompressed state, the outer surface of the elastomeric band is concave. When the upper and lower surfaces are axially compressed at least 1% such that the elastomeric band is in a compressed state, an outward bulging of the outer surface is not greater than a predetermined distance. The predetermined distance corresponds to a maximum outer diameter of the elastomeric band in the uncompressed state. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106372 | TUBE DIAPHRAGM SEAL - An adapter for a diaphragm seal, having a first coupling area for fluid-tight coupling with a process port, a second coupling area for fluid-tight coupling with a diaphragm seal and an adapter diaphragm, which is disposed fluid-tight at a junction between the first coupling area and the second coupling area and is designed to come into contact with a seal diaphragm in a mounted state of the diaphragm seal. A measuring system is also provided for measuring a pressure, a fill level and/or a temperature of a process medium within an apparatus, and an apparatus of this type. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106373 | RADIAL SHAFT SEAL ASSEMBLY WITH AXIALLY ADAPTIVE DEBRIS EXCLUSION FACE LIP AND OIL SEAL FACE LIP - A radial shaft seal assembly is provided including an inner wear sleeve having a cylindrical wall with a bore sized for tight receipt of a shaft therethrough and an exposed cylindrical outer surface. The inner wear sleeve includes an oil side flange and an air side flange extending radially outwardly from the inner wall in axially spaced relation from one another. The assembly includes an outer case having cylindrical outer wall configured for receipt in a housing. An elastomeric body is fixed to the outer case. The elastomeric body includes an annular serpentine portion extending radially inwardly from the outer wall to a radially innermost end. A main seal lip extends from the innermost end of the annular serpentine portion into sealed contact with the oil side flange. A dust lip extends from the innermost end of the annular serpentine portion into sealed contact with the air side flange. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106374 | SLIDING COMPONENT - In an embodiments, a slide component includes a pair of slide parts that relatively slide on each other, one of the slide parts being provided in a sealing face with fluid circulation grooves | 2018-04-19 |
20180106375 | SLIDING COMPONENT - In an embodiment, a sliding part is provided with a mechanism to generate dynamic pressure by means of relative sliding of a pair of sealing faces of the sliding part, which is characterized in that one sealing face is provided with a land | 2018-04-19 |
20180106376 | SLIDING COMPONENT - In an embodiment, a sliding part is provided with a mechanism to generate dynamic pressure by means of relative sliding of a pair of sealing faces of the sliding part, which is characterized in that one sealing face is provided with a land | 2018-04-19 |
20180106377 | SLIDING COMPONENT - In an embodiment, a sliding part is provided with a mechanism to generate dynamic pressure by means of relative sliding of a pair of sealing faces of the sliding part, which is characterized in that one sealing face is provided with a land | 2018-04-19 |
20180106378 | MECHANICAL SEAL - In an embodiment, a rotating-side seal ring | 2018-04-19 |
20180106379 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly for sealing a shaft configured to rotate in a main direction, the seal assembly including a stiffener and at least one elastomer seal member connected to the stiffener, the elastomer seal member including a seal region having a seal section configured to seal against a shaft and seal a to-be-sealed space, the seal section including a first screw thread web structure configured to pump a leakage fluid toward the to-be-sealed space when the shaft rotates in the main direction, a second annular, circumferentially extending web structure configured to sealingly abut on the shaft at least when the shaft is not rotating, and a third annular, circumferentially extending web structure configured to sealingly abut on the shaft at least when the shaft is not rotating, wherein the second web structure is axially spaced from the third web structure. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106380 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN UNDERWATER MOUNTABLE THRUSTER OF A MARINE VESSEL - A sealing arrangement is used when mounting a thruster in a well box attached to a hull of a marine vessel. The well box has an axis, a bottom flange, a top flange, an annular wall therebetween and hoisting pipes fastened parallel with the axis to the bottom flange radially outside the annular wall. Both the well box and a mounting flange have at least one surface acting as a sealing surface between the well box and the thruster. At least one of the surfaces has a groove for a seal for preventing water from entering the well box. The well box has a rotationally symmetric wall with an internal guide surface and the mounting flange of the thruster has an axially extending rotationally symmetric part provided with an outer surface having means for sealing the mounting flange in relation to the well box. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106381 | Valve Core Assembly And Compressed Gas Bypass Valve - A valve core assembly having: a guide rod; a ball bearing; a valve head provided with a first through hole at its bottom; and a fixing block provided with a second through hole at the bottom. A first end portion of said guide rod is inserted into the ball bearing, the first through hole of the valve head and the second through hole of said fixing block in sequence, and the first end portion of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the ball bearing and the second through hole of the fixing block respectively. The structure of the valve core assembly has good gas tightness, and can reduce the wear of the valve head. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106382 | Spreader with Rotary Slide Gate - A dual gate control assembly for a spreader includes a rotary plate pivotable between fully open and fully closed positions with respect to openings formed in the hopper. A spreader gate is provided at the outermost openings of the hopper and rotary plate with each spreader gate being independently movable between fully opened and fully closed positions allowing for a plurality of variable operational modes affecting both material drop amount and spread direction. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106383 | Anti-Cavitation Element for Use with Valves - A control valve includes a valve body, a valve seat, and a valve closure member displaceable a closed position and an open position. An anti-cavitation element is provided and includes a plurality of hollow tubes including a first tube, a second tube and a third tube. Each tube includes a flow axis from an open first end to an open second end, and an inner surface defining a flow area and having a cross-sectional shape normal to the flow axis. A second end of the tubes is between the valve closure member and first ends of the tubes along their respective flow axes when the valve closure member is closed. The first tube, the second tube, and the third tube are integrally formed as a single, unitary structure. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106384 | YOKE FOR ROTARY VALVE - A valve apparatus may include a control valve including valve body having an inlet, an outlet, and a flow path. A rotational valve stem may extend along a longitudinal axis, the valve stem having a top portion and a bottom portion, the valve stem operatively coupled to a control element movably disposed in the flow path. A yoke may be attached to the valve body and arranged to operatively couple the valve body to an actuator, the yoke including a first bracket having an aperture and a second bracket having an aperture. A bushing may be arranged to align an actuator shaft of the actuator to the longitudinal axis of the valve stem, the bushing having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion engaging within the aperture of the first bracket and the second portion engaging the aperture of the second bracket. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106385 | DIAPHRAGM VALVE - Provided is a diaphragm valve that improves the durability of a diaphragm by focusing on the ratio of the radius of curvature of a pressing surface of a diaphragm presser to the radius of curvature of the diaphragm. SRb/SRa=0.4 to 0.6 is satisfied, wherein SRa represents the radius of curvature of a diaphragm | 2018-04-19 |
20180106386 | SPOOL AND BODY ARCHITECTURES FOR THREE-POSITION DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVES - A directional-control valve is typically comprised of a valve spool that slides linearly within a valve body. The valve body typically includes five internal ports, which are covered or exposed as the spool slides within the body. The typical five-internal-port architecture precludes certain combinations of port connectivity when the spool is in the center position. For example, when the spool is in the center position, providing connectivity between the actuator ports, while simultaneously providing fluid isolation of the supply and exhaust ports, is not directly achievable with a standard five-port architecture. This application describes three embodiments that enable the aforementioned port connectivity when the spool is in the center position. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106387 | SPOOL FOR HYDRAULIC VALVE - The present disclosure describes a spool for a hydraulic valve. The spool includes a cylindrical body having at least one slot configured to engage with a valve body of the hydraulic valve. The spool also includes a first chamber and a second chamber located downstream of the first chamber and in fluid communication with the first chamber. The first chamber is defined within the cylindrical body and configured to receive fluid through a plurality of holes defined in the cylindrical body. An inner diameter of the second chamber is less than an inner diameter of the first chamber. The first chamber is configured to elongate along a longitudinal axis thereof based on a pressure of the fluid received within the first chamber. Further, an outer surface of the first chamber is configured to contract based on the elongation of the first chamber. | 2018-04-19 |