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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7833103 | Method and device for producing a link on a drive-shaft of a motor vehicle A linkage generally consisting of a first shaft having a first connecting component provided with an annular in a face thereof, disposed coaxially with such first shaft; a second shaft having a second connecting component provided with an annular disposed axially wi... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7654906 | Damper with trigger plate To prevent the number of parts from being increased due to a trigger plate in a damper with trigger plate, a damper which is formed by interposing a sleeve and an elastic body between a hub fitted to a rotating shaft and an annular mass body disposed at the outer pe... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7402107 | Drive plate assembly structure for torque converter A bent portion is protrusively formed at one side of each hole of a crank position sensor-wheel plate that is coupled to the rim of a drive plate, thereby facilitating the observation of misalignment in rotational positions of the drive plate and front cover as well... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7361092 | Balance assembly for coupling first and second rotating members A flange member is disclosed for a balance assembly that includes a first rotating element coupled to a second rotating element. The flange member includes a main body exhibiting a predetermined imbalance vector when rotated about an axis of rotation. The flange mem... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7309289 | Coupling structure and coupling method for power transmission A first mark for indicating the direction of the rotational unbalance of a propeller shaft is provided on the propeller shaft while a second mark for indicating the direction of the rotational unbalance of a companion flange is provided on the companion flange, whic... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7226393 | Exercise bicycle A unique structure for an indoor exercise bike that provides strength in its design, as well as the flexibility to create an aesthetically appealing frame structure. The monocoque frame design, including two symmetrical halves joined together, forms a very strong, l... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213999 | Fastener with opposite hand threads for securing two components together A threaded fastener has opposite hand threads provided thereon for securing two components together, such as a companion flange and a flange yoke assembly that is used in a vehicular drive train system. The companion flange includes a hollow cylindrical sleeve porti... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204521 | Coupling disconnect prevention device A device for shielding a coupling includes a generally central opening in which the coupling is disposed and at least one socket hole into which only a thin wall deep socket can operate to engage and disengage a screw into and from said socket hole. The device preve... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7175570 | Exercise bicycle frame An exercise bicycle including a frame, an adjustable seat structure, and an adjustable handlebar structure. One example of the frame includes a front fork, a down tube connected with the front fork, a seat tube, and a bottom frame member. The down tube has a first s... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7127955 | Torque limiting handle A torque limiting tool including an inner handle having a tool coupling portion, a biasing assembly aperture, and at least one radially oriented slot. At least one interface member is located in the radially oriented slot. The interface member includes an elongated ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7114601 | Torque transfer limiting arrangement for a rotational drive shaft A torque transfer limiting arrangement for a rotational drive shaft. The arrangement includes a torque sensing device for sensing torque within the drive shaft and outputing a signal indicative of the sensed torque. A braking device of the arrangement is actuatable ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114705 | Grab-activated self-locking winch handle A lock/release mechanism for the crank handle of a winch consists of a set of one or more pins that are captured within the drive head of the handle. Within the drive head is an actuation rod, which acts on these pins. Depending on the position of the rod, the pins ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7055399 | Unshunted collarless torsion shaft for electronic power-assisted steering systems There is provided a torsion shaft for the electronic power-assisted steering (“EPAS”) system of a vehicle. The torsion shaft designed for the EPAS system is made up of a shaft, where a first portion of the shaft is magnetized, and a second portion of the shaft i... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048633 | Elastic coupling An elastic coupling is provided and has first and second coupling parts that are rotatable relative to one another and engage one another via elastomeric elements. A coupling gap remains between the coupling parts. A marking is disposed on the outer edge of one of t... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7032476 | Torque adjustable tool A torque adjustable tool includes an active member and a passive member which is removably connected to the active member by two respective clutch portions. Driving power is connected to the active member and the passive member outputs a torque. A spring is mounted ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6976816 | Combination lock washer and spindle bearing assembly The present invention relates to a connection between a spindle and a bearing assembly to retain the bearing assembly on the spindle. A combination lock washer and spindle bearing assembly is provided to include a spindle, thrust washer, lock washer and nut in which... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6893349 | Assembly for balancing a shaft assembly with misbuild prevention device A torque transfer assembly having a first rotatable element with a first flange, a second rotatable element with a second flange, and an alignment assembly establishing a single coupled orientation for the first and second rotatable elements. First and second imbala... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6863614 | Shunted collarless torsion shaft for electronic power-assisted steering systems A torsion shaft for a vehicle includes an elongated inner shaft, and an outer sleeve attached to the inner shaft which fits over the inner shaft. A torsion cap is further attached to the inner shaft and outer sleeve. Another embodiment of the present invention inclu... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6860815 | Method and apparatus for detecting worn universal joint components A method and apparatus for detecting the operating condition of a universal joint in a driveline assembly utilizes a pressure relief valve that is supported by a universal joint cross member. The cross member includes a central body portion with a plurality of radia... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6632252 | Thermally activated power supply for sensor system A sensor system includes a housing that houses a thermally sensitive sensor, a transmitter portion and a power source. Preferably, the sensor device is encapsulated to protect the components from the environment. The transmitter generates a signal in resp... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6475091 | Linking structure for power transmission device A power transmission device comprises a propeller shaft (PS) and a rear axle device (AR) that is linked and transmits rotational drive force. In the structure linking the propeller shaft and the rear axle device, a first mark indicating the direction of r... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6415735 | Gear wear indicator The present invention is directed to a gear wear indicator. The gear wear indicator comprises at least one indicator tooth where the indicator tooth comprises a cavity. An indicator element is located within the cavity and is visually altered when the cav... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6102805 | Universal joint lubrication system A lubrication system designed particularly for small universal joints is provided. It includes a central distribution insert with a system of vertical and transverse passage which enable all four bearing cups and bearings to be sequentially lubricated fro... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5820465 | Overload clutch An overload clutch has a driving and a driven coupling body (1.2), axially oriented teeth (2a) and radially oriented teeth (15a), torque-transmitting bodies (10) which mesh with the teeth (2a, 15a), a thrust collar (3) for holding the torque-transmitting ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5718633 | Universal joint wear indicator An end of life indicator for a universal joint comprises an indicator member that monitors the temperature of the cross member of the universal joint. As the universal joint approaches the end of its life, the cross member exceeds expected temperatures as... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5684348 | Automatic damping and transient supressing improvement in synchronous motors and generators A synchronous motor/generator is modified by mounting the conventional rotor on a sleeve that rotates freely on the main shaft rather than being fixedly mounted on the shaft. Limits to this rotation are incorporated in the design such that the maximum ang... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5657545 | Fixture for identifying phase angle relationships in a steering shaft assembly A fixture for identifying the phase angle relationships between two universal joints secured to the ends of a steering shaft assembly includes first and second universal joint assemblies which are connected together by a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5378202 | Tensioning device A tensioning device for imparting torsional bias to a shaft. The tensioning device includes a coupling member of resilient material having a first end and a second end. The first end of the coupling member is connected to the shaft for rotation therewith.... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5099943 | Device for engaging the four wheel drive transmission of a vehicle The device engages the four wheel drive transmission of a vehicle which comprises two transmission shafts for the rear wheels and the front wheels, a clutch installed along a front shaft and adapted, if engaged, to couple the shafts for rotation together,... | 03/31/1992 |
| 4990122 | Shaft failure indicator A system for damping relative rotation between two axially driven shafts (30) rotating in the same direction and for indicating failure of one of the shafts is disclosed. The system includes a coupling mechanism (34), coupling the driven shafts together t... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4936247 | Visual and tactile indication of coupling status of an integrated drive generator An improved visual and tactile indicator (30) for indicating the status of a connection between a shaft (14) and a constant speed drive transmission (22) by a coupling mechanism (20) is disclosed. The invention utilizes a first movable member (32) which i... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4887479 | Ball cage for helical ballspline A ball cage for a helical ballspline of a mechanical movement device comprises a cage in the form of a tubular sleeve adapted to be arranged between a helically threaded inner member and a complimentary helically threaded outer member of the helical balls... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4714917 | Apparatus for detecting cracks in a flexible coupling An apparatus for detecting cracks in a flexible rotating coupling is disclosed in which the flexible coupling includes a flexible element having a plurality of flexible discs. An electrically conductive, normally continuous, line is affixed to at least on... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4338798 | Adjustable torque limiting apparatus Apparatus for limiting the amount of torque to a driven shaft having a tool for applying power to a workpiece is continuously adjustable throughout a predetermined range. A housing defines a cylindrical chamber open at one end having an adjustable plate d... | 07/13/1982 |
| 4317253 | Rotary brush drive protector An override clutch device is disclosed for use in a vacuum cleaner having a powered rotary brush. The override clutch device is arranged such that should the torque require to rotate the brush exceeds a predetermined level, the drive mechanism is disengag... | 03/02/1982 |
| 4276758 | Fail safe redundant drive shaft apparatus including electrically operative failure detection means Drive shaft apparatus includes driving and driven members and primary torque transmitting means coupling the members. Redundant torque transmitting means is rendered operative for coupling said members in the event of a failure of the primary coupling mea... | 07/07/1981 |
| 4272973 | Socket joint for torque wrench This invention relates to a socket joint for a torque wrench comprising a joint body, a clutch pressed by a spring thereof, and a controlling means for positioning and clutching said clutch so as to make the joint body keep in a condition of idle running ... | 06/16/1981 |
| 4273006 | Aircraft horizontal stabilizer drive A mechanical power transmission apparatus, of the differential gear type, for actuating an airplane control surface requiring two independent actuator inputs to a single control surface. Predetermined, proportionately variable, asymmetric loads between th... | 06/16/1981 |
| 4255946 | Torque overload sensing device A rotary drive device for transmitting power and which includes two parts that rotate together. When a predetermined torque is encountered, two parts move slightly relative to one another and immediately cause actuation of switch means which in turn actua... | 03/17/1981 |
| 4244455 | Rotary shaft decoupling mechanism A rotary power transmitting shaft decoupling device has a driving component xially aligned with a driven component and keyed thereto by a plurality of force transmitting elements held in operable relation to the driving and driven components, respectively,... | 01/13/1981 |
