公开(公告)号：WO1993009016A1

公开(公告)日：1993-05-13

申请号：PCT/GB1992001644

申请日：1992-09-09

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED ,  HANCOCK, Michael, Thomas

IPC: B62D01/19

CPC classification number: B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/195 ,  B62D1/197

Abstract: A locking mechanism for locking an axially adjustable vehicle steering column (1) in a crash situation comprises a steering column structure (3) mounted for axial movement to a breakaway mounting (5), the mounting including a bracket (4). A wedging mechanism includes a pivot block (6) having a plastics locator plug (8) normally spacing the wedging mechanism clear of the bracket (4). At least one blade (10) is provided in the pivot block (8) for digging into part of the steering column mounting, which occurs upon crash when the pivot block (6) is pulled by a cable (11) to prevent further axial movement of the steering column within its adjustment range and eventually the steering column is pulled away from its breakaway mounting point.

公开(公告)号：WO2002063167A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-15

申请号：PCT/IB2002/000353

申请日：2002-02-05

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  BEAUREGARD, David, E. ,  CUMMINGS, Gregory, M. ,  HILBY, James, A.

Inventor： BEAUREGARD, David, E. ,  CUMMINGS, Gregory, M. ,  HILBY, James, A.

IPC: F04B27/10

CPC classification number: F16C33/504 ,  F04B27/1045 ,  F04B27/1063 ,  F16C19/46 ,  F16C19/466 ,  F16C33/588 ,  F16C35/067 ,  F16C2360/00

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a compressor housing assembly including a drawn race bearing assembly. The method comprises the steps of: providing a housing body having a face surface; machining a shaft bore through the face surface; press fitting a drawn outer race into the shaft bore; machining at least one piston cylinder bore into the face surface after the outer race is positioned in the shaft bore; and securing a roller assembly within the shaft bore in alignment with the drawn outer race.

Abstract translation: 一种制造压缩机壳体组件的方法，该压缩机壳体组件包括一个拉伸的座 该方法包括以下步骤：提供具有面表面的壳体; 通过面表面加工轴孔; 将拉出的外圈压入轴孔; 在外圈定位在轴孔中之后，将至少一个活塞气缸孔加工到面表面中; 并将辊组件固定在所述轴孔内，与所拉出的外圈对准。

公开(公告)号：WO1996026852A2

公开(公告)日：1996-09-06

申请号：PCT/GB1996000466

申请日：1996-03-01

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED ,  BOBBITT, John, Thomas, III

IPC: B60R25/02

CPC classification number: B60R25/02107 ,  F16C3/02 ,  F16C3/03 ,  F16C2326/24 ,  F16D3/06 ,  F16D3/76 ,  Y10T29/49927 ,  Y10T29/49929 ,  Y10T70/5655 ,  Y10T70/5664 ,  Y10T70/5956 ,  Y10T403/4908 ,  Y10T403/4966

Abstract: A steering column locking assembly and method of making same includes swaging a steering column tube (1) and a steering column lock collar (2) in such a manner that relative movement between the two parts is resisted below a predetermined level of torque whilst relative rotation occurs at values of torque above the predetermined value. A layer (3) of plastics material may be provided between the two parts. Once the predetermined torque is overcome, then rotation between the two parts occurs, but ceases once the torque level drops below the predetermined level.

Abstract translation: 转向柱锁定组件及其制造方法包括使转向柱管（1）和转向柱锁定环（2）的模锻，使得两个部件之间的相对移动抵抗预定的扭矩水平以下，同时相对旋转 发生在高于预定值的扭矩值。 可以在两个部分之间提供塑料材料层（3）。 一旦克服了预定扭矩，则发生两个部件之间的旋转，但是一旦扭矩水平下降到预定水平以下，则停止。

公开(公告)号：WO1996016858A1

公开(公告)日：1996-06-06

申请号：PCT/GB1995002791

申请日：1995-11-29

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED ,  BOBBITT, John, Thomas, III ,  BAKER, Stephen, John

IPC: B62D01/18

CPC classification number: B62D1/184 ,  Y10T24/44333 ,  Y10T24/44402 ,  Y10T74/20402 ,  Y10T74/20594 ,  Y10T74/2066

Abstract: A clamping mechanism for an adjustable steering column includes clamping members (6) which are drawn by a spring (9) against sides of a steering column mounting bracket (4) which flexes to clamp a steering column supporting adjustment bracket (3). The clamping members (6) are located at opposite pivot points of a parallelogram linkage (5) which has intermediate pivot points coupled to a Bowden cable (11) with sheath (10). Operating the Bowden cable to draw arms (7) of the linkage together against the bias of the spring (9) causes the clamping members (6) to be unclamped to allow adjustment of the steering column.

Abstract translation: 用于可调节转向柱的夹紧机构包括夹紧构件（6），该夹紧构件（6）由弹簧（9）拉到转向柱安装支架（4）的弯曲以夹紧转向柱支撑调节支架（3）的侧面。 夹紧构件（6）位于平行四边形连杆机构（5）的相对的枢转点处，其具有通过护套（10）联接到鲍登缆线（11）的中间枢转点。 操作鲍登缆索以克服弹簧（9）的偏压将连杆的臂（7）拉动，使得夹紧构件（6）被松开以允许调节转向柱。

公开(公告)号：WO1995009757A1

公开(公告)日：1995-04-13

申请号：PCT/GB1994002136

申请日：1994-09-30

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED ,  BARTON, Laurence, George

IPC: B62D01/19

CPC classification number: B62D1/16 ,  B62D1/19 ,  F16D3/16 ,  Y10T403/32016

Abstract: A shaft coupling, especially for coupling upper and lower shafts (23, 22) of a vehicle steering column, comprises two yokes (1, 2) interconnected through respective cross members (4A, 4B) by a pivotable elbow member (3), having two limbs (3A, 3B) pivoted together. The outer end of each limb (3A, 3B) is coupled to a respective one of the cross members (4A, 4B) and the pivot axes (7A, 7B) of the elbow member (3) and the cross members (4A, 4B) mounted on the elbow member (3) are parallel to one another. The coupling is suitable for a steering column which is rake and/or reach adjustable and allows, upon impact in a crash situation collapse of the coupling so one limb contacts the other in order to transmit collapse effort through the coupling.

Abstract translation: 特别是用于联接车辆转向柱的上轴和下轴（23,22）的联轴器包括通过可枢转的弯头构件（3）通过相应的横向构件（4A，4B）互连的两个轭（1,2），其具有 两肢（3A，3B）枢转在一起。 每个肢体（3A，3B）的外端连接到弯头构件（3）和横向构件（4A，4B）中的相应一个横向构件（4A，4B）和枢轴（7A，7B） ）安装在肘部构件（3）上彼此平行。 联轴器适用于转向柱，转向柱是耙式和/或达到可调节的，并且允许在碰撞情况下碰撞时碰撞情况崩溃，因此一个肢体接触另一个肢体，以便通过联轴器传递塌陷力。

公开(公告)号：WO1995001499A1

公开(公告)日：1995-01-12

申请号：PCT/US1994004725

申请日：1994-04-29

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  MURPHY, Richard, F.

IPC: F01L01/18

CPC classification number: F01L1/181 ,  F16C33/588 ,  F16C2360/18 ,  Y10S384/906 ,  Y10T74/20582 ,  Y10T74/20882

Abstract: Two bearing cups (36) are rigidly mounted on side portions of a rocker arm (10) and extend over respective arms (28, 30) of a bearing support member (12). Rolling members (34) within an annulus formed between the bearing cups and the bearing support member permit the rocker arm to oscillate rotatably with respect to the bearing support member. Each bearing cup has a stepped bottom surface with a first bottom portion (38) engageable with ends of the rolling members to limit axial movement of the rolling members and a second bottom portion (40), offset axially with respect to the first bottom portion, engageable with stop surfaces (44) to limit axial movement of the rocker arm with respect to the support member. A bearing assembly for mounting within a rocker arm is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 两个轴承杯（36）刚性地安装在摇臂（10）的侧部并且延伸到轴承支撑构件（12）的相应臂（28,30）上。 在轴承杯和轴承支撑件之间形成的环形空间内的滚动构件（34）允许摇臂相对于轴承支撑构件可旋转地摆动。 每个轴承杯具有阶梯式底面，其具有可与滚动部件的端部接合的第一底部部分（38），以限制滚动部件的轴向移动和相对于第一底部部分轴向偏移的第二底部部分（40） 可与止动表面（44）接合以限制摇臂相对于支撑构件的轴向运动。 还公开了一种用于安装在摇臂内的轴承组件。

公开(公告)号：WO1994025325A1

公开(公告)日：1994-11-10

申请号：PCT/US1994004791

申请日：1994-04-29

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  KORZAN, William, E.

IPC: B62D01/18

CPC classification number: B62D1/185 ,  F16C3/03 ,  F16C2326/24 ,  F16D3/06 ,  Y10T74/2142 ,  Y10T403/7061

Abstract: A steering shaft coupling (1) comprising: an outer tubular shaft member (20), a coaxial inner shaft member (24) slidably inserted within the outer tubular shaft member, and a plurality of wedges (22) located between the outer tubular shaft member (20) and the inner shaft member (24). The plurality of wedges (22) being locking wedges wherein the wedges tend to be retained in the spaces between the shaft members upon application of torque from one shaft member to the other shaft member through the wedges.

Abstract translation: 一种转向轴联轴器（1），包括：外管状轴构件（20），可滑动地插入在外管状轴构件内的同轴内轴构件（24）和位于外管状轴构件之间的多个楔 （20）和内轴构件（24）。 多个楔形物（22）是锁定楔形物，其中，当通过楔形件施加从一个轴构件到另一个轴构件的扭矩时，楔形件倾向于保持在轴构件之间的空间中。

公开(公告)号：WO1993015329A1

公开(公告)日：1993-08-05

申请号：PCT/US1993000318

申请日：1993-01-13

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  FRANCIS, Thomas, M. ,  SCHICK, Gary, T.

IPC: F16C09/02

CPC classification number: F16C33/60 ,  F02B2075/027 ,  F16C9/02 ,  F16C19/26

Abstract: A bearing split outer ring (40) for mounting in a bearing housing (12), the split outer ring (40) having a first-portion (44) subtending somewhat more than 180 degrees of arc and a second portion (42) subtending somewhat less than 180 degrees of arc. The first and second portions (44, 42) of the split outer ring (40) being sized with respect to the bearing housing (12) to provide an interference fit therein. In another aspect of the present invention, this is accomplished by providing a method of assembly of a housed bearing. The assembly steps comprise providing a split outer ring (40) with two unequal portions, retaining the split outer ring (40) over an inner raceway with rolling elements (30) therebetween to form a subassembly, positionning the subassembly in a housing base such that the ends of the outer ring are all contained within the housing base, and thereafter, mounting a housing cover over the subassembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于安装在轴承壳体（12）中的轴承分离外圈（40），所述分割外圈（40）具有对准稍微超过180度圆弧的第一部分（44）和稍微对着的第二部分（42） 小于180度的弧。 分割外圈（40）的第一和第二部分（44,42）相对于轴承壳体（12）的尺寸设置成在其中提供过盈配合。 在本发明的另一方面，这是通过提供一种组装容纳的轴承的方法来实现的。 组装步骤包括提供具有两个不相等部分的分割外环（40），其将分开的外环（40）保持在内滚道上方，其间具有滚动元件（30），以形成子组件，将子组件定位在壳体基座中，使得 外环的端部都包含在壳体基部内，之后将壳体盖安装在子组件上。

公开(公告)号：WO1992017709A1

公开(公告)日：1992-10-15

申请号：PCT/US1991008826

申请日：1991-11-25

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  SEIFERT, Keith, L. ,  FURST, Robert, E.

IPC: F16C33/56

CPC classification number: F16C33/516 ,  F02B61/045 ,  F02B2075/025 ,  F16C9/04 ,  F16C19/46 ,  F16C33/565 ,  F16C2220/04 ,  F16C2240/06 ,  Y10S384/909

Abstract: A plastic part is molded of a plastic with an inner body of crystalline plastic and an outer surface layer of an amorphous plastic. The amorphous surface layer withstands friction loading at least during an initial break-in period. In one embodiment, the amorphous surface is formed by using a higher plastic melt temperature and/or a lower mold temperature than normal. In another embodiment, an intermediate part is molded as a crystalline intermediate part, and a surface layer is heated and quenched to form the amorphous surface layer on the final part. A bearing cage is molded by injecting the plastic melt at a single point intermediate the ends of a single bar of the bearing cage to permit formation of the desired amorphous layer on rails connected to the ends of the bars.

公开(公告)号：WO1992014639A1

公开(公告)日：1992-09-03

申请号：PCT/GB1992000298

申请日：1992-02-20

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED ,  HENRY-MOORE, Nicholas

IPC: B62D01/18

CPC classification number: B62D1/185 ,  F16C3/03 ,  F16C2326/24 ,  F16D3/02 ,  F16D3/06 ,  Y10T403/7061 ,  Y10T403/7077

Abstract: A vehicle steering column incorporates an adjustable reach facility (1) and a coupling means in the form of a torsion bush (3). The adjustable reach facility (1) comprises a first (4) and second (5) part which are slidably mounted one (4) within the other (5) and interconnected by means of the torsion bush (3) so as to absorb rotational backlash between the two parts (4, 5) connected thereby, whilst maintaining a facility to transmit torque through the two parts (4, 5). The torsion bush (3) has a first, second and third zone (18, 19, 20) continuous with one another and arranged so that the first (18) and second (19) zones are connected by means of the third zone (20) and wherein the first (18) and second (19) zones are twisted relative to each other.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆转向柱，该转向柱具有扭转衬套形式的可调节到达联轴器。 转向柱具有第一和第二部分，其可滑动地安装在另一个中并且通过扭转套筒互连，以便吸收转向柱的两个部分之间的旋转间隙，同时通过两个部分传递扭矩。 扭转套管具有彼此连续的第一，第二和第三区域，并且布置成使得第一和第二区域由第三区域连接，并且其中第一和第二区域相对于彼此扭曲。