The invention resides in a vehicle system comprising an antilock braking system (ABS) having a first hydraulic actuator (113, 114) for braking a wheel (103, 104) of the vehicle, and an ABS unit (120) with a pump, an electronic controller and a brake circuit for delivering hydraulic pressure to the first hydraulic actuator. The vehicle system further comprises a second hydraulic actuator (133, 134) for acting on a moveable wheel carrier, to which the vehicle wheel is mounted, so as to actively adjust an alignment angle of the vehicle wheel. According to the invention, the second hydraulic actuator is connected to the brake circuit of the ABS unit, and the ABS unit is configured to deliver hydraulic pressure also to the second hydraulic actuator.
B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
B60G 17/00 - 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
B60G 17/015 - 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
B60G 17/016 - 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 their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B62D 6/04 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits responsive only to forces disturbing the intended course of the vehicle, e.g. forces acting transversely to the direction of vehicle travel
The invention resides in an adjustable chock for levelling and anchoring a machine to a foundation. The chock comprises a base element (110), a centre element (120) and a spherical washer (130), each of which is rotationally symmetric about a centre axis (105), whereby the centre element is axially translational relative to the base element; the spherical washer comprises a surface which is one of concave or convex; the base element or the centre element comprises a mating surface for receiving the spherical washer, where the mating surface is the other of concave or convex; and the chock has a centre through hole for receiving an anchor bolt. According to the invention, the base element (110) comprises an hydraulic connection point (115) and a channel (117) for a hydraulic fluid. The channel is in connection with a chamber (160) enclosed between surfaces of the centre element and of the base element such that in use of the chock, filling the chamber with hydraulic fluid exerts an axial pressure on the centre element (120), causing an axial translation of the centre element relative to the base element.
F16M 7/00 - FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS - Details of attaching or adjusting engine beds, frames, or supporting-legs on foundation or base; Attaching non-moving engine parts, e.g. cylinder blocks
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SENSORY FEEDBACK WHEN DRIVING NEAR A VEHICLE'S HANDLING LIMITS
The present invention relates to a method of providing sensory feedback to a vehicle driver when driving close to the grip limits of a tire of a front vehicle wheel, the method comprising steps of: determining (42) a current lateral slip state ( Ŝy ) of the tire; estimating a tire-road coefficient of friction (μ), based on measurement (41 ) of a normal force (Fz) acting on the vehicle wheel and of at least one of a lateral force (Fy) and a longitudinal force (Fx) acting on the wheel; estimating (43) a peak lateral slip state (Ŝ ymax ) at which maximum tire lateral force can be generated, based on the determined current lateral slip state and the estimated friction coefficient; providing sensory feedback to the driver (45), whereby the feedback has a magnitude that varies as a function of the difference between the peak lateral slip state and the current lateral slip state.
The present invention concerns a method of on board determination of vehicle wheel alignment. In a first step (21) of the method, a lateral acceleration signal is generated, using an accelerometer mounted on the vehicle wheel. In a second step (22), a first lateral acceleration value ay Acc is derived from a first portion of the lateral acceleration signal, which is during a longitudinal acceleration a0 of the vehicle. In a third step, (23) of a second lateral acceleration value ay CS is derived from a second portion of the lateral acceleration signal, which is measured when the longitudinal acceleration has ceased and the vehicle is travelling at constant speed. In a fourth step (24), the magnitude of the longitudinal acceleration a0 associated with the first portion of the lateral acceleration signal is measured. In a fifth step (25), a toe angle α of the vehicle wheel is determined according to the following relationship: where g is the gravitational acceleration constant.
G01B 21/26 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for testing the alignment of axes for testing wheel alignment
The invention relates to a pulley unit that comprises an outer member (120) and an inner member (110) which are elastically coupled by means of a spring arrangement (150) and which are rotatable relative to each other via a bearing arrangement (135, 137). The spring arrangement comprises a first spring end (151a) that is rotationally fixed relative to the outer member and further comprises a second spring end (152b) that is rotationally fixed relative to the inner member. Torque is therefore transferable through the spring arrangement in a first direction, from the outer member to the inner member, and is transferable in a second direction, from the inner member to the outer member. According to the invention, the spring arrangement comprises a series connection of a first torsional spring (151) and a second torsional spring (152), whereby the first torsional spring has a first spring stiffness that is smaller than a second spring stiffness of the second torsional spring.
F16F 15/121 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using elastic members or friction-damping members, e.g. between a rotating shaft and a gyratory mass mounted thereon using springs as elastic members, e.g. metallic springs
The present invention resides in an arrangement for active toe angle adjustment of a vehicle wheel that is mounted to a wheel carrier, the wheel carrier (1 10) being mounted to an axle frame (130) that extends in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The wheel carrier is rotatable about a wheel carrier axis (160) and the arrangement comprises a linear actuator (170) that is rigidly connected to the axle frame. A linearly moving part (171, 172) of the actuator is rigidly connected to the wheel carrier and is adapted to exert a torque on the wheel carrier, which causes the wheel carrier to rotate about its axis and thereby change the toe angle of the vehicle wheel. According to the invention, the wheel carrier is torsionally stiff and is mounted to the axle frame via a torsionally flexible element in the form of a beam (140) with an open cross-section. The beam has a torsional axis that defines the wheel carrier axis (160).
B60G 21/05 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected mechanically between wheels on the same axle but on different sides of the vehicle, i.e. the left and right wheel suspensions being interconnected
B62D 17/00 - Means on vehicle for adjusting camber, castor, or toe-in
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ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A RADIALLY INTERMEDIATE JOINT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY
The present invention resides in an assembly comprising a first component (130) joined to a second component (120) by means of an intermediate joint. The first component has a first joining surface arranged coaxially and in spaced juxtaposition around a second joining surface of the second component, such that a radial gap is defined between the first and second joining surfaces. Furthermore, at least one of the first and second joining surfaces comprises a circumferential groove. The intermediate joint is formed by metal material that substantially fills the radial gap, whereby a first portion (141 ) of the intermediate joint comprises metal material that has been plastically deformed to fill the circumferential groove. According to the invention, the intermediate joint comprises a second portion (142), formed by metal material that has been welded or brazed to the first joining surface and to the second joining surface. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such an assembly.
B21K 25/00 - Uniting components to form integral members, e.g. turbine wheels and shafts, caulks with inserts, with or without shaping of the components
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LUBRICATION DEVICE AND PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A LUBRICATION DEVICE
A lubrication device is provided comprising a lubricant container (1) for containing a lubricant, an outlet opening and an adjustable release mechanism. The outlet opening is provided at a first end of the lubricant container (1) for releasing the lubricant. The adjustable release mechanism comprises, at a second end of the lubricant container (1), an insert (5) which is rotatable relative to the lubricant container (1) for setting a release rate of the lubricant. The lubrication device (1) further comprises a protective cap (6) comprising a hard cover (7). The hard cover (7) covers the insert (5) and the second end of the lubricant container (1). The hard cover (7) has a smooth outer surface and an inner surface comprising engaging means (9) for engaging with the insert (5), such that the protective cap (6) is rotatable together with the insert.
F16N 11/08 - Arrangements for supplying grease from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated; Grease cups with mechanical drive, other than directly by springs or weights
F16N 11/10 - Arrangements for supplying grease from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated; Grease cups by pressure of another fluid
An adjustable chock (100) of a modular design comprises a first element (102), a second element (108), a center element (104), and a center stud (106). In operational use of the chock, the first element engages with a piece of machinery (101) and the second element engages with a support (103). The first element (102) and the center element (106) have complementarily shaped contact surfaces to allow for lateral adjustment of the first element relative to the second element. The center stud (106) is connected to the center element (104) through a screwed connection. The center stud (106) is connected to the second element (108) through another screwed connection. The modular design allows using the same first element (102), the same second element (108) and the same center element (104) with center studs of different lengths.
F16M 7/00 - FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS - Details of attaching or adjusting engine beds, frames, or supporting-legs on foundation or base; Attaching non-moving engine parts, e.g. cylinder blocks
An adjustable chock comprises a first component (106) having an external screw thread (114), and a second component (108) having an internal screw thread (128) configured for engaging with the external screw thread of the first component. The external screw thread and the internal screw thread engage over a distance (140), determined in an axial direction parallel to a common axis of the internal screw thread and the external screw thread. The distance can be adjusted by rotating the first component relative to the second component while the internal screw thread and the external screw thread remain engaged. The chock comprises a mechanical limiter (302, 306, 308, 310) configured to mechanically limit a lower bound of the distance to a pre-set value while the internal screw thread and the external screw thread remain engaged.
F16M 7/00 - FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS - Details of attaching or adjusting engine beds, frames, or supporting-legs on foundation or base; Attaching non-moving engine parts, e.g. cylinder blocks
The present invention resides in a flanged hub (220) for a wheel bearing unit (200), comprising a flange part (227) and a hub part (228) which are at least partly formed in a moulding process from a lightweight metal. To provide the flanged hub with additional strength and/or stiffness, the aluminium comprises fibre reinforcement (231, 232).
The present invention resides in a flanged hub (120) of a wheel bearing unit (100) comprising a hub part (122) and a flange part (127), the hub part having a raceway (125) made of a bearing steel material and the flange part having a mounting surface (130) for the attachment of a brake rotor (140) and vehicle wheel rim. The flange part (127) predominantly comprises a second material that is joined to the hub part in a moulding process. According to the invention, the flange part further comprises an integrally moulded heat shield (150) made of a third material which, in comparison with the second material, has a lower coefficient of thermal conductivity.
B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
The present invention relates to a lubrication device (10) for gas pressure-driven lubrication of a lubrication point. The device comprises a lubricant container (1) provided at a first end with an outlet opening (6) and is covered at a second end by a combination of a collar (2) and an insert (5) received within the collar (2), whereby the collar and the insert are relatively rotatable. The device further comprises gas generation means housed within one of the collar or the insert. According to the invention, the insert (5) is provided with a groove having a contact surface forming a mechanical interlock with one or more catches of the collar, and the device comprises a release position (9) of the insert (5) relative to the collar (2), in which a force required to disengage the mechanical interlock is lower than at non-release positions, so that the insert can be removed to gain access to the gas generation means for separate disposal thereof.
F16N 11/10 - Arrangements for supplying grease from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated; Grease cups by pressure of another fluid
A device is configured for material-embedded sensing of strain at a location in a hole in e.g. an outer ring of a rolling element bearing. The device comprises sensor means for sensing strain. The device has a carrier (210) for being inserted into the hole along the length of the carrier. The carrier has an inner surface (208) for accommodating the sensor means, and an outer surface (214) that is curved along the carrier's width, substantially perpendicular to the carrier's length. The outer surface has a curvature that corresponds to a curvature of the hole, and the carrier is substantially elastically deformable along the carrier's width for facilitating the positioning of the device.
First and second components are mounted together under a first preload in an apparatus. The apparatus (300) has a preload sensor (130) that generates a signal representative of the first preload. The preload sensor is mounted between the first and second components (102, 104) under a second preload. The preload sensor comprises a main body (132) and an ancillary portion (134) that together form an elastically telescoping arrangement between the first component and the second component. The main body has a larger stiffness than the ancillary portion. The preload sensor generates the signal under control of an elastic deformation of the main body.
G01L 5/24 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for determining value of torque or twisting moment for tightening a nut or other member which is similarly stressed
The present invention relates to a protective cap (20) for a grease nipple. The protective cap comprises a removable cap portion (22) with an internal cavity (23) that is shaped to fit over and enclose a nipple head of the grease nipple, and comprises an attachment portion (24) that is adapted to remain attached to the grease nipple when the cap portion is removed. According to the invention, the attachment portion (24) of the protective cap (20) comprises a plurality of through holes (26, 27, 28, 29) each of which has a unique diameter.
The present invention relates to a non-hydroxide grease composition comprising a base oil and a thickener which comprises amorphous hydrophilic silicon oxide particles and one or more metal salts of different organic acids, wherein the silicon oxide particles have a BET specific surface area of at least 50 m2/g and wherein the amount of the metal salt(s) is 4- 25% by weight, based on the total weight of the grease composition. The present invention further relates to a method for manufacturing said grease composition and the use of said grease composition for lubricating a bearing and in couplings and gearings.
C10M 123/02 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the thickener being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being a non-macromolecular compound
C10M 117/02 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the thickener being a non-macromolecular carboxylic acid or salt thereof having only one carboxyl group bound to an acyclic carbon atom, cycloaliphatic carbon atom or hydrogen
The present invention relates to a grease composition comprising a base oil, amorphous silicon oxide particles and a metal salt of an organic acid comprising 18 carbon atoms, wherein the total amount of the silicon oxide particles and the metal salt of the organic acid comprising 18 carbon atoms is about 0.1-40% by weight, based on the total weight of the grease composition. The present invention further relates to a method for manufacturing said grease composition and the use of said grease composition for lubricating a bearing and in couplings and gearing systems.
C10M 123/02 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the thickener being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being a non-macromolecular compound
The present invention relates a method for manufacturing a grease composition comprising as components a base oil, amorphous silicon oxide particles and at least one metal salt of an organic acid, which method comprises mixing the components in any possible order of sequence and subjecting before or after mixing at least one of the components to a mechanical treatment, a thermal treatment or to both a mechanical treatment and a thermal treatment.
C10M 123/02 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the thickener being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being a non-macromolecular compound
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A GREASE COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE GREASE COMPOSITION
The present invention relates to a grease composition comprising a base oil, amorphous silicon oxide particles and at least a first metal salt of an organic acid and a second metal salt of an organic acid, in which the at least first metal salt and the second metal salt differ from each other, and wherein the total amount of the silicon oxide particles and the metal salts of the organic acids is 0.1-40% by weight, based on the total weight of the grease composition. The present invention further relates to a method for manufacturing said grease composition and the use of said grease composition for lubricating a bearing and in couplings and gearings.
C10M 123/02 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the thickener being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being a non-macromolecular compound
An electrically conductive physical object, e.g., a rolling-elements bearing, is inductively heated by using a first primary coil around a first core for inducing a first electrical current in the object; and a second primary coil around a second core, different from the first core, for inducing a second electrical current in the electrically conductive material. The first and second primary coils are electrically connected in parallel and the parallel connection is driven from a single switched-mode power supply.
The present invention defines a strain sensor for measuring strains induced on a component surface (34). The strain sensor comprises a strain gauge (31) and a support member (32), whereby the support member is attached to the component surface only at first and second attachment places. The support member comprises a beam portion (39) that is adapted to bend in response to a relative displacement of the first and second attachment places, and the strain gauge is integrated on a surface (33) of this beam portion. To ensure a strong and stable bending response of the beam portion, the attached support member comprises at least one flexure hinge (45).
G01G 3/14 - Weighing apparatus characterised by the use of elastically-deformable members, e.g. spring balances wherein the weighing element is in the form of a solid body stressed by pressure or tension during weighing measuring variations of electrical resistance
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
G01M 5/00 - Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges or aircraft wings
G01B 7/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge
A sensor arrangement is operative to sense a relative kinematic state of a magnet (110) and a Hall-effect sensor (202) with respect to each other. The Hall-effect sensor has a Hall plate (204) and is accommodated in a surface-mount device. The magnet is configured for generating a magnetic field having an orientation primarily parallel to the Hall plate. The sensor arrangement comprises magnetic-field collecting means (206) for changing the orientation of the magnetic field to be primarily perpendicular to the Hall plate.
G01D 5/14 - 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
G01P 3/44 - Devices characterised by the use of electric or magnetic means for measuring angular speed
A bearing unit (20) for measuring forces exerted on the bearing unit, comprising an inner member (3) concentrically arranged around an outer member (2), at least one rolling element bearing (4, 5) and at least one load measuring device (8, 9) with a cylindrical bore. The load measuring device (8, 9) is mounted to one of the members (3) and supports the rolling element bearing (4, 5) relatively to this member (3). The rolling element bearing (4, 5) is mounted to the other of the members (2) and supports this member (2) relatively to the load measuring device (8, 9). Thus, a force acting on the bearing unit is transferred from one of the inner and outer members (2, 3) to the other of the inner and outer members (2, 3) via the at least one load measuring device (8, 9). According to the invention, the at least one load measuring device (8, 9) and the at least one rolling element bearing (4, 5) are arranged laterally to each other in a radial gap between the inner and outer members (2, 3).
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
F16C 19/52 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with devices affected by abnormal or undesired conditions
G01G 3/14 - Weighing apparatus characterised by the use of elastically-deformable members, e.g. spring balances wherein the weighing element is in the form of a solid body stressed by pressure or tension during weighing measuring variations of electrical resistance
A bearing unit (20) for measuring forces exerted on the bearing unit, comprising an inner member (3) concentrically arranged around an outer member (2), at least one rolling element bearing (4, 5) and at least one load measuring device (8, 9) with a cylindrical bore. The load measuring device (8, 9) is mounted to one of the members (3) and supports the rolling element bearing (4, 5) relatively to this member (3). The rolling element bearing (4, 5) is mounted to the other of the members (2) and supports this member (2) relatively to the load measuring device (8, 9). Thus, a force acting on the bearing unit is transferred from one of the inner and outer members (2, 3) to the other of the inner and outer members (2, 3) via the at least one load measuring device (8, 9). According to the invention, the at least one load measuring device (8, 9) and the at least one rolling element bearing (4, 5) are arranged laterally to each other in a radial gap between the inner and outer members (2, 3).
An electromagnetic actuator (100) comprises magnets (109, 111, 113, 115, 11), and a ferromagnetic structure (103) accommodating control conductors (118, 121, 123, 125). The magnets and the structure can move with respect to one another under control of control currents in the control conductors. The magnetic field in a gap (107) between the magnets and the ferromagnetic structure is oriented perpendicular to the direction of relative movement. The structure (103) accommodates damping conductors (127) that form closed loops of an electrically conductive material, different from the ferromagnetic material. The damping conductors (127) provide a damping force induced by the relative movement.
F16F 15/03 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using electromagnetic means
B60G 17/015 - 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
H01F 7/06 - Electromagnets; Actuators including electromagnets
The invention relates to a retraction device for retracting a piston in a cylinder when a force acting on the piston is released, comprising a piston (2), a retraction member (5) having a first contact surface (6), a retraction body (3) having a second contact surface (7) 1 and a resilient element (4) which bears on the first contact surface (6) and the second contact surface (7), where the retraction member is fixedly attached to the piston, where the retraction body further comprises a friction member (8) adapted to bear on an inner cylinder wall with a force that is greater than a maximum spring force of the resilient element (4), and where the deflection length of the resilient element defines the stroke length of the retraction device. The invention further relates to a disc brake and a drum brake comprising such a retraction device, and to a vehicle comprising such a brake. The invention further relates to an inventive method for retracting a piston in a cylinder.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 65/22 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for pressing members apart
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