12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Machine parts, namely, bearings made of plastic and metal;
springs being parts of machines made of metal and plastic. Shock absorbing springs for vehicles. Sheets which are comprised of plastic and metal for use in
further manufacturing.
2.
FASTENER, ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
A fastener (100) including: a fastener body (102) including a base (104) defining an aperture (180) down a central axis, and first and second opposing major surfaces, and at least one secondary base (106) defining a secondary aperture (182); and a functional layer (1104) overlying the first major surface of the base, where the second opposing major surface is free of the functional layer or is overlaid with a second functional layer different than the first functional layer.
A fastener including: a fastener body including a base defining an aperture down a central axis, and first and second opposing major surfaces, and at least one secondary base defining a secondary aperture; and a functional layer overlying the first major surface of the base, where the second opposing major surface is free of the functional layer or is overlaid with a second functional layer different than the first functional layer.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machine parts, namely, springs, bushings, bearings,
tolerance rings, fasteners, washers, gearwheels, rods,
tubes, sheets, seals for valves, valves, joints. Shock absorbing springs for vehicles. Plastic sheets (semi-manufactured goods) intended for or for
use in combination with bearings as machine parts or their
spare parts; seals, electrical insulators, gaskets, seal
rings. Custom manufacture machine parts and elements; information
and advice relating to the aforesaid services; prototype
fabrication of new products for others. Design, engineering, research, development and testing
services in the field of machine parts; custom design of
prototypes.
5.
RING, METHOD, AND ASSEMBLY FOR COMPONENT DISPLACEMENT CONTROL
An assembly having an outer component, an inner component, and a ring positioned between the outer component and the inner component, where the ring has at least one radially extending projection adapted to seat within at least one groove in the inner component or outer component, and where the projection is adapted to compress radially to allow rotational or axial movement between the inner component and the outer component upon application of rotational or axial force respectively to at least one of the inner component or the outer component.
A sliding component including a sidewall including at least one low stiffness projection capable of elastic deformation, and at least one high stiffness projection capable of plastic deformation, where the low stiffness projection includes a radial face at an innermost or outermost surface adapted to contact a neighboring component.
A sliding component including a sidewall including at least one low stiffness projection capable of elastic deformation, and at least one high stiffness projection capable of plastic deformation, where the low stiffness projection includes a radial face at an innermost or outermost surface adapted to contact a neighboring component.
A bearing material including a substrate, and a sliding layer overlying the substrate, where the sliding layer includes fillers including wollastonite in a wt% range between 10 and 30%, barium sulfate in a wt% range between 5 and 15%, and pigment in a wt% range between 0.1 and 5%.
A bearing material including a substrate, and a sliding layer overlying the substrate, where the sliding layer includes fillers including wollastonite in a wt % range between 10 and 30%, barium sulfate in a wt % range between 5 and 15%, and pigment in a wt % range between 0.1 and 5%.
A power generation structure bearing assembly including a housing adapted to support a rail, where the housing includes a first housing member operatively attached to a support beam having a. central axis, and an second housing member operatively attached to the rail, where the housing allow s for movement of the rail in three degrees of freedom relative to the central axis with a mechanical stop on movement in at least one degree of freedom.
F16C 11/06 - Ball-joints; Other joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
F24S 25/70 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for compensating mounting tolerances
F24S 30/48 - Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for rotary movement with three or more rotation axes or with multiple degrees of freedom
H02S 20/32 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment specially adapted for solar tracking
F16C 33/20 - Sliding surface consisting mainly of plastics
11.
BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR TRACKER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
A power generation structure bearing assembly including a housing adapted to support a rail, where the housing includes a first housing member operatively attached to a support beam having a central axis, and an second housing member operatively attached to the rail, where the housing allows for movement of the rail in three degrees of freedom relative to the central axis with a mechanical stop on movement in at least one degree of freedom.
H02S 20/32 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment specially adapted for solar tracking
F16C 17/02 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for radial load only
G01S 3/786 - Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction using adjustment of orientation of directivity characteristics of a detector or detector system to give a desired condition of signal derived from that detector or detector system the desired condition being maintained automatically
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Machine parts, namely, springs, bushings, bearings, tolerance rings, seals, fasteners, washers, gearwheels, rods, tubes, sheets, seals for valves, electrical insulators, gaskets, seal rings, valves, joints, sensors Custom manufacture of machine parts; information and advice relating to the aforesaid services Shock absorbing springs for vehicles Plastic sheets for use in manufacturing for use in combination with bearings as machine parts or their spare parts Design, engineering, research, development and testing services in the field of machine parts; custom design of prototypes, prototype fabrication of new products for others
A push-on fastener including: a conductive, annular push-on fastener body including a major surface and a radial edge defining a peripheral surface, the push-on fastener body forming an aperture defining a central axis; and a non-conductive sliding layer overlying the major surface of the push-on fastener body, where the major surface includes a void area free of non-conductive sliding layer adapted to contact an inner component or an outer component so as to provide electrical conductivity between the push-on fastener and a neighboring component.
A push-on fastener including: a conductive, annular push-on fastener body (102) including a major surface (106, 107) and a radial edge (103, 105) defining a peripheral surface, the push-on fastener body forming an aperture (180) defining a central axis (A); and a non- conductive sliding layer (1104) overlying the major surface of the push-on fastener body, where the major surface includes a void area (118) free of non-conductive sliding layer adapted to contact an inner component or an outer component so as to provide electrical conductivity between the push-on fastener and a neighboring component.
F16B 21/20 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts for bolts or shafts without holes, grooves, or notches for locking members
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft - Details
A push-on fastener including: a conductive, annular push-on fastener body (102) including a major surface (106, 107) and a radial edge (103, 105) defining a peripheral surface, the push-on fastener body forming an aperture (180) defining a central axis (A); and a non- conductive sliding layer (1104) overlying the major surface of the push-on fastener body, where the major surface includes a void area (118) free of non-conductive sliding layer adapted to contact an inner component or an outer component so as to provide electrical conductivity between the push-on fastener and a neighboring component.
F16B 21/20 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts for bolts or shafts without holes, grooves, or notches for locking members
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft - Details
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FLANGED BEARING, ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
A bearing (100) including a sidewall (102) including a substrate (119) and a low friction material (104) extending along at least one of a radially inner surface or a radially outer surface of the sidewall, the sidewall further including: a body (114) defining a bore (155) about a central axis (500); and a flange (116) contiguous with and extending from an axial end of the body (114), where the flange (116) includes a folded over outermost peripheral edge (120), where the substrate (119) has a reduced thickness at the outermost peripheral edge (120), the flange (116) being configured such that the substrate is not exposed along the outermost peripheral edge (120).
A bearing (100) including a sidewall (102) including a substrate (119) and a low friction material (104) extending along at least one of a radially inner surface or a radially outer surface of the sidewall, the sidewall further including: a body (114) defining a bore (155) about a central axis (500); and a flange (116) contiguous with and extending from an axial end of the body (114), where the flange (116) includes a folded over outermost peripheral edge (120), where the substrate (119) has a reduced thickness at the outermost peripheral edge (120), the flange (116) being configured such that the substrate is not exposed along the outermost peripheral edge (120).
A bearing including a sidewall including a substrate and a low friction material extending along at least one of a radially inner surface or a radially outer surface of the sidewall, the sidewall further including: a body defining a bore about a central axis; and a flange contiguous with and extending from an axial end of the body, where the flange includes a folded over outermost peripheral edge, where the substrate has a reduced thickness at the outermost peripheral edge, the flange being configured such that the substrate is not exposed along the outermost peripheral edge.
A bearing laminate can include a metal support layer, a foam layer overlying the metal support layer, the foam layer including a polymeric foam; and a sliding layer overlying the polymeric foam layer, the sliding layer comprising a polymer matrix. Bearing articles made from the bearing laminate can have exceptional damping properties, such as a high damping ratio combined with a low dynamic stiffness.
B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 5/32 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous both layers being foamed or specifically porous
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
F16C 33/20 - Sliding surface consisting mainly of plastics
A seat track assembly including a first rail and a second rail spaced apart by a distance and extending parallel with respect to one another, wherein at least one of the first and second rails having a first receiver, a second receiver, the first and second receivers longitudinally translatable with respect to each other, and a sliding member disposed therebetween, wherein the sliding member defines an aperture extending at least partially therethrough.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Machine parts, namely, bearings made of plastic and metal; Springs being parts of machines made of metal and plastic Shock absorbing springs for vehicles sheets which are comprised of plastic and metal for use in further manufacturing
22.
FLANGED BEARING, ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
A bearing including a body having a first axial end and a second axial end; and at least one flange projecting radially from the second axial end of the body, where the at least one flange includes a first region, second region, and a stepped transition region between the first and second regions, where the second region is elevated axially above the first region so as to protrude axially outwardly, where 1) the second region extends partially circumferentially around the flange to form at least one segment, and/or 2) the first region extends from the body to the stepped transition region.
A bearing including a body having a first axial end and a second axial end; and at least one flange projecting radially from the second axial end of the body, where the at least one flange includes a first region, second region, and a stepped transition region between the first and second regions, where the second region is elevated axially above the first region so as to protrude axially outwardly, where 1) the second region extends partially circumferentially around the flange to form at least one segment, and/or 2) the first region extends from the body to the stepped transition region.
A bearing including a body having a first axial end and a second axial end; and at least one flange projecting radially from the second axial end of the body, where the at least one flange includes a first region, second region, and a stepped transition region between the first and second regions, where the second region is elevated axially above the first region so as to protrude axially outwardly, where 1) the second region extends partially circumferentially around the flange to form at least one segment, and/or 2) the first region extends from the body to the stepped transition region.
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 3/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
C08L 27/12 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogen; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment containing fluorine atoms
A bearing including a substrate layer including an aluminum alloy including a thickness, Ts, where Ts = 0.6 mm,; an adhesive layer; and a low friction material layer overlying the adhesive layer, where the bearing includes an elongation at break, A50, of = 23%.
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 3/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
C08L 27/12 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogen; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment containing fluorine atoms
A strut bearing including a housing including a top piece and a bottom piece, and a plurality of low friction components each comprising a low friction layer comprising a low friction material, wherein the plurality of low friction components are bonded to the top piece or the bottom piece of the housing.
A strut bearing including a housing including a top piece and a bottom piece, and a plurality of low friction components each comprising a low friction layer comprising a low friction material, wherein the plurality of low friction components are bonded to the top piece or the bottom piece of the housing.
A strut bearing including a housing including a top piece and a bottom piece, and a plurality of low friction components each comprising a low friction layer comprising a low friction material, wherein the plurality of low friction components are bonded to the top piece or the bottom piece of the housing.
A push-on fastener (100) including a push-on fastener body (102) including an annular base (104) defining an aperture, first and second opposing major surfaces, and a plurality of radial tabs (110) extending from the annular base (104), the radial tabs (110) terminating radially inwardly or radially outwardly and providing a peripheral surface; and a low friction layer overlying the first major surface of the push-on fastener body, wherein the peripheral surface is free of low friction layer.
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft - Details
F16B 21/20 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts for bolts or shafts without holes, grooves, or notches for locking members
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
33.
PUSH-ON FASTENER, ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
A push-on fastener (100) including a push-on fastener body (102) including an annular base (104) defining an aperture, first and second opposing major surfaces, and a plurality of radial tabs (110) extending from the annular base (104), the radial tabs (110) terminating radially inwardly or radially outwardly and providing a peripheral surface; and a low friction layer overlying the first major surface of the push-on fastener body, wherein the peripheral surface is free of low friction layer.
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft - Details
F16B 21/20 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts for bolts or shafts without holes, grooves, or notches for locking members
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
34.
PUSH-ON FASTENER, ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
A push-on fastener including a push-on fastener body including an annular base defining an aperture, first and second opposing major surfaces, and a plurality of radial tabs extending from the annular base, the radial tabs terminating radially inwardly or radially outwardly and providing a peripheral surface; and a low friction layer overlying the first major surface of the push-on fastener body, wherein the peripheral surface is free of low friction layer.
A seat track assembly including a first rail and a second rail spaced apart by a distance and extending parallel with respect to one another, wherein at least one of the first and second rails having a first receiver, a second receiver, the first and second receivers longitudinally translatable with respect to each other, and a sliding member disposed therebetween, wherein the sliding member defines an aperture extending at least partially therethrough.
A bearing component including a substrate; a sliding layer overlying the substrate; and a metal mesh comprising filaments embedded in the sliding layer, the metal mesh having a woven structure such that the filaments overlap each other at intersections, where a plurality of intersections include a first filament overlying a second filament, the first filament being mechanically so as to interlock with the second filament.
A steering assembly having an inner steering member; an outer member, where the inner steering member is adapted to translate relative to outer member; and a bearing component disposed around a portion of the inner steering member, where the bearing component includes a bearing having a unitary substrate and a polymer layer overlying the substrate, where the bearing has a generally arcuate shape and is adapted to support the inner steering member disposed in the outer member, where the bearing has a support region for supporting an inner steering member, and a plurality of feet comprising a first foot and second foot spaced apart from each other such that the support region extends there between, and where the first and second feet extend in radial direction beyond the support region such that upon assembly between inner steering member and outer member, wherein the bearing exerts a force against the inner steering member.
F16H 19/02 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion
F16C 35/02 - Rigid support of bearing units; Housings, e.g. caps, covers in the case of sliding-contact bearings
F16H 57/12 - Arrangements for adjusting or for taking-up backlash not provided for elsewhere
F16H 55/28 - Special devices for taking up backlash
F16F 1/02 - Springs made of steel or other material having low internal friction; Wound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant
F16H 19/04 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion comprising a rack
F16F 1/20 - Leaf springs with layers, e.g. anti-friction layers, or with rollers between the leaves
A steering assembly (100) having an inner steering member (104); an outer member (102), where the inner steering member (104) is adapted to translate relative to outer member (102); and a bearing component (114) disposed around a portion of the inner steering member (104), where the bearing component (114) includes a bearing (115) having a unitary substrate (1119) and a polymer layer (1704, 1708) overlying the substrate (1119), where the bearing (115) has a generally arcuate shape and is adapted to support the inner steering member (104) disposed in the outer member (102), where the bearing (115) has a support region (117) for supporting an inner steering member (104), and a plurality of feet (119A, 119) comprising a first foot (119A, 119B) and second foot (119A, 119B) spaced apart from each other such that the support region (117) extends there between, and where the first and second feet (119A, 119) extend in radial direction beyond the support region (117) such that upon assembly (100, 2) between inner steering member (104) and outer member (102), wherein the bearing (115) exerts a force against the inner steering member (104).
A bearing laminate can include a metal support layer, a foam layer overlying the metal support layer, the foam layer including a polymeric foam; and a sliding layer overlying the polymeric foam layer, the sliding layer comprising a polymer matrix. Bearing articles made from the bearing laminate can have exceptional damping properties, such as a high damping ratio combined with a low dynamic stiffness.
B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
An assembly (120) including a hollow outer tube (134), and a hollow inner tube (132) fitted within the outer tube (134) and adapted to be slidably engageable with the outer tube (134), and a sensor-less measurement system (1000) adapted to measure the capacitance between the inner tube (132) and the outer tube (134), where relative movement between the inner tube (132) and the outer tube (134) is derived from the change in measured capacitance between the inner tube (132) and the outer tube (134).
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
B62K 5/00 - Cycles with handlebars, equipped with three or more main road wheels
G01B 7/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium - Details
G01D 5/241 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance by relative movement of capacitor electrodes
A bearing including a substrate and a low friction layer, where the bearing includes an annular shape including a radial bearing portion in the form of an axially-extending base region, and an axial bearing portion in the form of a radially-extending flange, where the axial bearing portion terminates in a deep drawn axially extending lip (24), and at least one of a radial coining region (26) or an axial coining region (16), where the radial coining region is positioned along the radially-extending flange and forms an annular depression, where the axial coining region is positioned along the axially-extending base region, and where the axial coining region is deformed so as to be non-parallel to a longitudinal axis of the bearing.
A bearing including a substrate and a low friction layer, where the bearing includes an annular shape including a radial bearing portion in the form of an axially-extending base region, and an axial bearing portion in the form of a radially-extending flange, where the axial bearing portion terminates in a deep drawn axially extending lip, and at least one of a radial coining region or an axial coining region, where the radial coining region is positioned along the radially-extending flange and forms an annular depression, where the axial coining region is positioned along the axially-extending base region, and where the axial coining region is deformed so as to be non-parallel to a longitudinal axis of the bearing.
A clip (302) for providing a sliding force towards a movable substrate, the clip including at least one strip, where the at least one strip comprises a first axial end (304a) and a second axial end (304b) and an arcuate shape between the first axial end and the second axial end; where the at least one strip is a metal strip including a sliding layer (1104) at an outbound side.
A clip (302) for providing a sliding force towards a movable substrate, the clip including at least one strip, where the at least one strip comprises a first axial end (304a) and a second axial end (304b) and an arcuate shape between the first axial end and the second axial end; where the at least one strip is a metal strip including a sliding layer (1104) at an outbound side.
A slide bearing can include a metal support, a primer layer, an adhesive layer applied directly thereto, and a sliding layer applied to the adhesive layer. The primer layer can include an oligomeric condensate of at least one silanol selected from the group having the formula:
wherein x is 1 or 2, y is 0 or 1.
z—, wherein z is at least 1. Slide bearings comprising a primer system based on silanol oligomeric condensates show improved peel strength than their analogous slide bearings lacking the primer system.
F16C 33/20 - Sliding surface consisting mainly of plastics
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies
B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
C09D 5/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects produced; Filling pastes
A clip for providing a sliding force towards a movable substrate, the clip including at least one strip, where the at least one strip comprises a first axial end and a second axial end and an arcuate shape between the first axial end and the second axial end; where the at least one strip is a metal strip including a sliding layer at an outbound side.
F16C 29/00 - Bearings for parts moving only linearly
F16C 33/20 - Sliding surface consisting mainly of plastics
F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal
B60N 2/897 - Head-rests with sleeves located in the back-rest for guiding the rods of the head-rest
An assembly having an outer component, an inner component, and a ring positioned between the outer component and the inner component, where the ring has at least one radially extending projection adapted to seat within at least one groove in the inner component or outer component, and where the projection is adapted to compress radially to allow rotational or axial movement between the inner component and the outer component upon application of rotational or axial force respectively to at least one of the inner component or the outer component.
B60N 2/897 - Head-rests with sleeves located in the back-rest for guiding the rods of the head-rest
B60N 2/90 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
F16D 1/08 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with hub and longitudinal key
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RING, METHOD, AND ASSEMBLY FOR COMPONENT DISPLACEMENT CONTROL
An assembly having an outer component, an inner component, and a ring positioned between the outer component and the inner component, where the ring has at least one radially extending projection adapted to seat within at least one groove in the inner component or outer component, and where the projection is adapted to compress radially to allow rotational or axial movement between the inner component and the outer component upon application of rotational or axial force respectively to at least one of the inner component or the outer component.
A torque assembly including a housing including a first piece, a bore, a first coupling attachment; a second piece including a second coupling attachment; a pin including a flange and a pin protrusion, where the pin protrusion protrudes through the bore of the first piece; a first washer including a compound layer adapted to contact the pin and the first piece of the housing to modify torque between the first piece and the pin; and a second washer including a compound layer adapted to contact the pin and the second piece of the housing to modify torque between the second piece and the pin.
F16D 7/02 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the friction type
B25B 23/14 - Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers
F16D 43/21 - Internally controlled automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by torque, e.g. overload-release clutches, slip-clutches with means by which torque varies the clutching pressure with friction members
An assembly including an inner component; an outer component; a tolerance ring, comprising an annular band and a plurality of projections projecting radially from the annular band, the tolerance ring being disposed between the inner component and the outer component; and a low friction layer provided radially inside or radially outside the annular band so as to enable sliding movement in an axial direction between the inner component and the outer component, wherein at least one of the inner component or outer component is profiled to transmit a radial load between the inner component and the outer component to appreciably prevent collapse of the projections.
A torque assembly including a housing including a first piece including a first face, a bore, and a first coupling attachment, and a second piece including a second coupling attachment; a pin including a flange and a pin protrusion extending therefrom, the pin protrusion protruding through the bore of the first piece; a first washer including a compound layer thereon adapted to contact the pin and the first piece of the housing to modify torque between the first piece and the pin; and a second washer including a compound layer thereon adapted to contact the pin and the second piece of the housing to modify torque between the second piece and the pin.
An assembly including an inner component; an outer component; a tolerance ring, comprising an annular band and a plurality of projections projecting radially from the annular band, the tolerance ring being disposed between the inner component and the outer component; and a low friction layer provided radially inside or radially outside the annular band so as to enable sliding movement in an axial direction between the inner component and the outer component, wherein at least one of the inner component or outer component is profiled to transmit a radial load between the inner component and the outer component to appreciably prevent collapse of the projections.
In an embodiment, a bearing including a generally cylindrical sidewall having a thickness, t sw; a circumferentially extending feature projecting radially outward from the generally cylindrical sidewall, wherein the circumferentially extending feature has an axial height of at least about 2.0 t sw; and a flange disposed at an axial end of the generally cylindrical sidewall and spaced apart from the circumferentially extending feature. In another embodiment, an assembly including a first component comprising an aperture; a second component coaxial with respect to the first component; and a bearing disposed axially between the first and second components and at least partially within the aperture of the first component, wherein the first and second components are spaced apart from one another by a distance, D, and wherein the bearing is visible from a side elevation view along the entire distance, D.
SW; and a flange disposed at an axial end of the generally cylindrical sidewall and spaced apart from the circumferentially extending feature. In another embodiment, an assembly including a first component comprising an aperture; a second component coaxial with respect to the first component; and a bearing disposed axially between the first and second components and at least partially within the aperture of the first component, wherein the first and second components are spaced apart from one another by a distance, D, and wherein the bearing is visible from a side elevation view along the entire distance, D.
In an embodiment, a bearing including a generally cylindrical sidewall having a thickness, tSW; a circumferentially extending feature projecting radially outward from the generally cylindrical sidewall, wherein the circumferentially extending feature has an axial height of at least about 2.0 tSW; and a flange disposed at an axial end of the generally cylindrical sidewall and spaced apart from the circumferentially extending feature. In another embodiment, an assembly including a first component comprising an aperture; a second component coaxial with respect to the first component; and a bearing disposed axially between the first and second components and at least partially within the aperture of the first component, wherein the first and second components are spaced apart from one another by a distance, D, and wherein the bearing is visible from a side elevation view along the entire distance, D.
A bushing comprises a porous metallic layer, the porous metallic layer formed by a fffst composition and a second composition. The first composition can include iron. The second composition can include a metal having an electronegativity less than iron. The bushing can further include a sliding layer overlying the porous metallic layer.
A bushing comprises a porous metallic layer, the porous metallic layer formed by a first composition and a second composition. The first composition can include iron. The second composition can include a metal having an electronegativity less than iron. The bushing further includes a sliding layer overlying the porous metallic layer. Method of preparing a bushing.
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A bushing comprises a porous metallic layer, the porous metallic layer formed by a first composition and a second composition. The first composition can include iron. The second composition can include a metal having an electronegativity less than iron. The bushing can further include a sliding layer overlying the porous metallic layer. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-04
A bushing comprises a porous metallic layer, the porous metallic layer formed by a first composition and a second composition. The first composition can include iron. The second composition can include a metal having an electronegativity less than iron. The bushing further includes a sliding layer overlying the porous metallic layer. Method of preparing a bushing.
A plain bearing including an inner component having an outer surface; and an outer component disposed around the inner component and having an inner surface, wherein the inner and outer surfaces meet at a slip interface, and wherein the inner and outer surfaces each comprise a patterned conductive, low friction material. In an embodiment, the conductive, low friction material of at least one of the inner and outer components comprises a plurality of regions. In a further embodiment, at least one of the plurality of regions extends along an entire axial or circumferential length of the inner or outer component.
A system for elastically compensating for wear, thermal expansion and misalignment comprises a ring located between a housing and a pin in the bore of the housing. The ring has a backing layer, an expanded grid structure having a plurality of openings, a low friction layer penetrated into the openings of the expanded grid structure, and adhesive for bonding the backing layer, expanded grid structure and low friction layer together to provide elastic deformation of the ring between the housing and pin.
A bearing component can include a metal substrate layer, shaped so as to include a generally annular sidewall having a central axis and defining a first and a second opposite ends in an axial direction; and a radial flange bent so as to extend in a radial direction from one of the first and second ends of the generally annular sidewall, wherein, in a pre-shaped state, the metal substrate layer includes at least two flange segments extending in the axial direction and defining a gap extending toward an opening.
A bearing component can include a metal substrate layer, shaped so as to include a generally annular sidewall having a central axis and defining a first and a second opposite ends in an axial direction; and a radial flange bent so as to extend in a radial direction from one of the first and second ends of the generally annular sidewall, wherein, in a pre- shaped state, the metal substrate layer includes at least two flange segments extending in the axial direction and defining a gap extending toward an opening.
A slide bearing can include a metal support, a primer layer, an adhesive layer applied directly thereto, and a sliding layer applied to the adhesive layer. The primer layer can include an oligomeric condensate of at least one silanol selected from the group having the formula:
z—, wherein z is at least 1. Slide bearings comprising a primer system based on silanol oligomeric condensates show improved peel strength than their analogous slide bearings lacking the primer system.
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A bearing including an annular substrate defining a first and a second opposite axial ends; and a plurality of sliding components attached to and extending radially from the annular substrate, each sliding component extending at least partially between the first and second opposite axial ends of the annular substrate. A head restraint assembly including a head restraint having a body and a first and second post extending from the body; a first guide sleeve having a first bearing for receiving the first post; and a second guide sleeve having a second bearing for receiving the second post.
A bearing (112) including an annular substrate defining a first and a second opposite axial ends (126, 128); and a plurality of sliding components attached to and extending radially from the annular substrate, each sliding component extending at least partially between the first and second opposite axial ends (126, 128) of the annular substrate. A head restraint assembly (104) including a head restraint having a body (106) and a first and second post (108, 110) extending from the body (106); a first guide sleeve having a first bearing (112) for receiving the first post (108); and a second guide sleeve having a second bearing (112) for receiving the second post (110).
A sliding component including a sliding layer, and an intermediate component including at least one undercut portion, the intermediate component coupled to the sliding layer, wherein the intermediate component has a thickness, T, and wherein an exposed thickness, TE, of the intermediate component is less than T. A method of forming a sliding component including providing an intermediate component including at least one undercut portion, the intermediate component having a thickness, T, and coupling a sliding layer to the intermediate component, wherein the intermediate component is partially embedded into the sliding layer, and wherein an exposed thickness, TE, of the intermediate component is less than T.
A seat track assembly including a first receiver coupled to a seat, a second receiver coupled to a surface, the first and second receivers being longitudinally translatable with respect to each other, and a sliding member disposed between the first and second receivers, wherein the sliding member comprises a low friction material including an aperture extending along a longitudinal length of the sliding member. A sliding member including a substrate having an elongated shape, and a low friction material disposed around the substrate. A method of forming a sliding member including providing a substrate having an elongated shape, providing a sheet comprising a low friction material, cutting the sheet to form a low friction blank, and shaping the low friction blank around the substrate.
A seat track assembly including a first receiver coupled to a seat, a second receiver coupled to a surface, the first and second receivers being longitudinally translatable with respect to each other, and a sliding member disposed between the first and second receivers, wherein the sliding member comprises a low friction material including an aperture extending along a longitudinal length of the sliding member. A sliding member including a substrate having an elongated shape, and a low friction material disposed around the substrate. A method of forming a sliding member including providing a substrate having an elongated shape, providing a sheet comprising a low friction material, cutting the sheet to form a low friction blank, and shaping the low friction blank around the substrate.
A seat track assembly including a first rail and a second rail spaced apart by a distance and extending parallel with respect to one another, wherein at least one of the first and second rails having a first receiver, a second receiver, the first and second receivers longitudinally translatable with respect to each other, and a sliding member disposed therebetween, wherein the sliding member defines an aperture extending at least partially therethrough.
A sliding article comprising a load bearing substrate, an aluminum- containing layer, and a sliding layer is disclosed. The loadbearing substrate has a first major surface, a second major surface, and an edge. The load bearing substrate further comprises a thickness ti. The aluminum-containing layer can overlie and can be in direct contact with the first major surface of the load bearing substrate. The aluminum containing layer has a thickness t2. In at least one embodiment, t2 is at least jim. The sliding layer can overlie the first major surface or the second major surface of the load bearing substrate. In at least one embodiment the ratio of t2/ti is not greater than 1/9.
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A method of forming a corrosion resistant bushing includes bonding a sliding layer to a first surface of a load bearing substrate to form a laminate sheet and cutting a blank from the laminate sheet. The laminate sheet includes an exposed surface corresponding to a second surface of the load bearing substrate. The blank includes cut edges having a load bearing substrate portion. The method further includes forming a semi-finished bushing from the blank.
E05D 11/04 - Additional features or accessories of hinges relating to the use of free balls as bearing-surfaces
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A sliding article comprising a load bearing substrate, an aluminum- containing layer, and a sliding layer is disclosed. The loadbearing substrate has a first major surface, a second major surface, and an edge. The load bearing substrate further comprises a thickness ti. The aluminum-containing layer can overlie and can be in direct contact with the first major surface of the load bearing substrate. The aluminum containing layer has a thickness t2. In at least one embodiment, t2 is at least vim. The sliding layer can overlie the first major surface or the second major surface of the load bearing substrate. In at least one embodiment the ratio of t2/ti is at least 1/10, or ti < 10 t2 further comprising a functional layer comprising an elastomeric layer overlying the load bearing substrate opposite the sliding layer.
ABSTRACT A sliding article comprising a load bearing substrate, an aluminum- containing layer, and a sliding layer is disclosed. The loadbearing substrate has a first major surface, a second major surface, and an edge. The load bearing substrate further comprises a thickness ti. The aluminum-containing layer can overlie and can be in direct contact with the first major surface of the load bearing substrate. The aluminum containing layer has a thickness t2. In at least one embodiment, t2 is at least gm. The sliding layer can overlie the first major surface or the second major surface of the load bearing substrate. In at least one embodiment the ratio of t2/ti is at least 1/10, or ti < 10 t2further comprising a functional layer comprising an elastomeric layer overlying the load bearing substrate opposite the sliding layer. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-03
A method of forming a corrosion resistant bushing includes bonding a sliding layer to a first surface of a load bearing substrate to form a laminate sheet and cutting a blank from the laminate sheet. The laminate sheet includes an exposed surface corresponding to a second surface of the load bearing substrate. The blank includes cut edges having a load bearing substrate portion. The method further includes forming a semi-finished bushing from the blank.
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A tolerance ring adapted to engage a stem of a ball pan to a housing, wherein the tolerance ring is adapted to provide an overload protection against a force of greater than 1,000 N. A ball joint assembly comprising a ball pan including a stem; a housing adapted to engage the stem; and a tolerance ring disposed between the stem and the housing. An assembly comprising a first member; a second member engaged with the first member; and a linear drive assembly disposed between the first and second members, wherein the linear drive is adapted to provide an overload protection against a force of greater than 1,000 N.
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A laminate includes a metal substrate and a sliding layer overlying the metal substrate. The sliding layer can include a polymer fabric. The polymer fabric can include first polymer P1. The sliding layer can further included a melt-processable matrix polymer. The melt-processable matrix polymer can include a second polymer P2. In embodiments, either P1 or P2 is a fluoropolymer. The sliding layer can further include a filler. In embodiments, the total amount of fluoropolymer and filler in the sliding layer is at least 30 vol %.
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B32B 37/08 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the cooling method
A laminate includes a metal substrate and a sliding layer overlying the metal substrate. The sliding layer can include a polymer fabric. The polymer fabric can include first polymer P1. The sliding layer can further included a melt-processable matrix polymer. The melt-processable matrix polymer can include a second polymer P2. In embodiments, either P1 or P2 is a fluoropolymer. The sliding layer can further include a filler. In embodiments, the total amount of fluoropolymer and filler in the sliding layer is at least 30 vol%.
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System, method and apparatus for tolerance ring with functional layers
A tolerance ring with functional layers has an annular band and an elastomeric layer. The assembly also may have a low friction layer, which may be bonded, calendared or laminated thereto. The low friction material may completely encapsulate the annular band.
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Slide bearings and methods of producing slide bearings are disclosed. The slide bearing has a metal support and a sliding layer. No other layer is in contact with the sliding layer. The sliding layer is applied directly to the metal support. The sliding layer comprises a mixture of at least two polymers P1 and P2, wherein P1 is a fluoropolymer. P2 is a non-fluorinated thermoplastic polymer.
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Slide bearings and methods of producing slide bearings are disclosed. The slide bearing has a metal support and a sliding layer. No other layer is in contact with the sliding layer. The sliding layer is applied directly to the metal support. The sliding layer comprises a mixture of at least two polymers P1 and P2, wherein P1 is a fluoropolymer. P2 is a non- fluorinated thermoplastic polymer.
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A method of reducing corrosion of a corrosive metal containing work piece includes providing a corrosive metal containing work piece having a non-planar surface. The method can further include covering at least about 10% of the non-planar surface with a laminate. The laminate can include an aluminum alloy mesh having a first major surface and a second major surface. The laminate can further include a sliding layer overlying the first major surface. The sliding layer can be in direct contact with the aluminum alloy mesh. In another aspect, a corrosion protection article can include a bushing. The bushing can be in a non-planar shape. The bushing can further be shaped to enfold a work piece. The bushing can include an aluminum alloy mesh having a first major surface and include a sliding layer overlying the first major surface. The sliding layer can be in direct contact with the aluminum alloy mesh.
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SLIDE BEARING COMPRISING A PRIMER SYSTEM AS ADHESION PROMOTER
A slide bearing can include a metal support, a primer layer, an adhesive layer applied directly thereto, and a sliding layer applied to the adhesive layer. The primer layer can include an oligomeric condensate of at least one silanol selected from the group having the formula: wherein x is 1 or 2, y is 0 or 1. The moieties R1 and R2 can be the same or different. The moieties R1 and R2 can be selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, and a functionalized alkyl group R´ -(CH2)Z-, wherein z is at least 1. Slide bearings comprising a primer system based on silanol oligomeric condensates show improved peel strength than their analogous slide bearings lacking the primer system.
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Maintenance-free slide bearing with FEP or PFA in the adhesive layer
Slide bearings and methods of producing slide bearings are disclosed. The slide bearing has a metal support, an adhesive layer and a sliding layer. The adhesive layer is applied directly to the metal support. The adhesive layer comprises a blend of at least two fluoropolymers P1 and P2, wherein P1 is selected from perfluoroalkoxyethylene (PFA) or tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene (FEP). P2 is different from P1 and can be a fluoropolymer.
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A bushing has a body with a cylindrical shape, an axis, and a plurality of dimples formed in the body extending in a radial direction with respect to the axis. The body is electrically conductive. A sliding layer that is electrically non-conductive is formed on at least a portion of the body. A coating that is electrically non-conductive is formed on at least a portion of the body. The bushing has an uninstalled configuration where the bushing is electrically non-conductive, and an installed configuration where the bushing is electrically conductive.
A system for elastically compensating for wear, thermal expansion and misalignment comprises a ring located between a housing and a pin in the bore of the housing. The ring has a backing layer (63), an expanded grid structure (65) having a plurality of openings, a low friction layer (67) penetrated into the openings of the expanded grid structure, and adhesive for bonding the backing layer, expanded grid structure and low friction layer together to provide elastic deformation of the ring between the housing and pin.
A system for elastically compensating for wear, thermal expansion and misalignment comprises a ring located between a housing and a pin in the bore of the housing. The ring has a backing layer (63), an expanded grid structure (65) having a plurality of openings, a low friction layer (67) penetrated into the openings of the expanded grid structure, and adhesive for bonding the backing layer, expanded grid structure and low friction layer together to provide elastic deformation of the ring between the housing and pin.
A system for elastically compensating for wear, thermal expansion and misalignment comprises a ring located between a housing and a pin in the bore of the housing. The ring has a backing layer, an expanded grid structure having a plurality of openings, a low friction layer penetrated into the openings of the expanded grid structure, and adhesive for bonding the backing layer, expanded grid structure and low friction layer together to provide elastic deformation of the ring between the housing and pin.
A power generation structure for generating power from a renewable energy source including a base, an energy conversion structure connected to the base, and an articulating joint between the base and the energy conversion structure, the articulating joint comprising a bearing member having a body including a composite material having a rigid material and a friction-reducing material overlying the rigid material, wherein the rigid material comprises a material selected from the group of consisting of aluminum and stainless steel.
A power generation structure for generating power from a renewable energy source including a base, an energy conversion structure connected to the base, and an articulating joint between the base and the energy conversion structure, the articulating joint comprising a bearing member having a body including a composite material having a rigid material and a friction-reducing material overlying the rigid material, wherein the rigid material comprises a material selected from the group of consisting of aluminum and stainless steel.
A tolerance ring with functional layers has an annular band and an elastomeric layer. The assembly also may have a low friction layer, which may be bonded, calendared or laminated thereto. The low friction material may completely encapsulate the annular band.
A bearing or tolerance ring has multiple functional layers including an annular metallic band and an elastomeric layer. The tolerance ring also includes a low friction layer that is bonded to the other layers.
The present invention pertains to a bearing or tolerance ring having multiple functional layers including an annular metallic band and an elastomeric layer. The tolerance ring also includes a low friction layer that is bonded to the other layers. The elastomeric layer of the present invention provides soft performance to reduce noise and vibration without diminishing performance.
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System, method and apparatus for tolerance ring with functional layers
A tolerance ring with functional layers has an annular band and an elastomeric layer. The assembly also may have a low friction layer, which may be bonded, calendared or laminated thereto. The low friction material may completely encapsulate the annular band.
A bearing or tolerance ring has multiple functional layers including an annular metallic band and an elastomeric layer. The tolerance ring also includes a low friction layer that is bonded to the other layers.
A method of forming a corrosion resistant bushing includes bonding a sliding layer to a first surface of a load bearing substrate to form a laminate sheet and cutting a blank from the laminate sheet. The laminate sheet includes an exposed surface corresponding to a second surface of the load bearing substrate. The blank includes cut edges having a load bearing substrate portion. The method further includes forming a semi -finished bushing from the blank, and applying a corrosion resistant coating to the exposed surface and the load bearing substrate portion of the cut edges to form the corrosion resistant bushing.
F16C 33/20 - Sliding surface consisting mainly of plastics
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
A method of forming a corrosion resistant bushing includes bonding a sliding layer to a first surface of a load bearing substrate to form a laminate sheet and cutting a blank from the laminate sheet. The laminate sheet includes an exposed surface corresponding to a second surface of the load bearing substrate. The blank includes cut edges having a load bearing substrate portion. The method further includes forming a semi-finished bushing from the blank, and applying a corrosion resistant coating to the exposed surface and the load bearing substrate portion of the cut edges to form the corrosion resistant bushing.
F16C 17/24 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement characterised by features not related to the direction of the load with devices affected by abnormal or undesired conditions, e.g. for preventing overheating, for safety
F16C 35/02 - Rigid support of bearing units; Housings, e.g. caps, covers in the case of sliding-contact bearings
