公开(公告)号：WO1995034458A1

公开(公告)日：1995-12-21

申请号：PCT/US1995006022

申请日：1995-05-16

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  DeBISSCHOP, Mark, J. ,  AUDIBERT, Kevin, J.

IPC: B62D01/19

CPC classification number: B62D1/192 ,  F16D3/06 ,  Y10T403/11

Abstract: An intermediate shaft (15) consisting of a solid inner shaft member (30) slidable within a tube member (32). A C-shaped connecting member or clip (40) is inserting into a pair of opposed holes (35) in tube member (32). The ends (42) of connecting member (40) engage a shoulder (33) on the shaft member (30) to prevent the two portions (the shaft member and the tube member) of the intermediate member (15) from disengaging. The shaft member (30) and the tube member (32) are slidable relative to one another to accommodate movement of the front axle and the steering gear mechanism (14).

Abstract translation: 一个中间轴（15），由可在管件（32）内滑动的实心内轴件（30）组成。 C形连接构件或夹子（40）插入到管构件（32）中的一对相对的孔（35）中。 连接构件（40）的端部（42）接合在轴构件（30）上的肩部（33），以防止中间构件（15）的两个部分（轴构件和管构件）脱离。 轴构件（30）和管构件（32）可相对于彼此滑动以适应前轮和舵机机构（14）的运动。

公开(公告)号：WO1995027150A1

公开(公告)日：1995-10-12

申请号：PCT/US1995003883

申请日：1995-03-30

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  McLARTY, Daniel, Robert

IPC: F16C33/76

CPC classification number: F16C33/7859 ,  F16C19/06 ,  F16C33/7843 ,  F16J15/3264

Abstract: A resilient seal member (46), fixed to one of an inner bearing ring (44) and an outer bearing ring (42), engages a contact member (54) fixed to the other bearing ring to close an annulus between the bearing rings. The resilient seal member (46) has at least one resilient lip (60) forming an interference fit with a contact surface (62) of the contact member. The contact surface (62) is configured such that misalignment of the inner bearing (44) with respect to the outer bearing ring (42) does not significantly change the amount of interference between the resilient lip and the contact surface. The contact surface (62) may be substantially spherical or conical.

Abstract translation: 固定到内轴承环（44）和外轴承环（42）中的一个的弹性密封件（46）接合固定到另一个轴承环的接触件（54），以封闭轴承环之间的环形空隙。 弹性密封件（46）具有形成与接触件的接触表面（62）过盈配合的至少一个弹性唇缘（60）。 接触表面（62）构造成使得内轴承（44）相对于外轴承环（42）的未对准不会显着地改变弹性唇缘和接触表面之间的干涉量。 接触表面（62）可以是基本上球形的或圆锥形的。

公开(公告)号：WO1995027149A1

公开(公告)日：1995-10-12

申请号：PCT/US1994007700

申请日：1994-07-11

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  RHOADS, Thomas, G.

IPC: F16C19/30

CPC classification number: F16C33/547 ,  F16C19/30 ,  F16C33/4688

Abstract: A thrust washer (42) has a radially directed annular portion providing a first raceway (58) and an axially directed annular flange (52). A subassembly (46) comprising a plurality of rollers (56), in rolling contact with the raceway, retained axially and radially in roller cage (50), has a pilot surface facing the axially directed annular flange. Friction reducing means (66, 82) between the pilot surface and the axially directed annular flange reduces friction between the pilot surface and the flange while maintaining concentricity of the subassembly (46) relative to the thrust washer (42).

Abstract translation: 止推垫圈（42）具有径向指向的环形部分，其提供第一滚道（58）和轴向定向的环形凸缘（52）。 包括与滚道滚动接触的多个滚子（56）的子组件（46）轴向和径向地保持在滚子保持架（50）中，具有面向轴向定向的环形凸缘的导向面。 在先导表面和轴向定向的环形凸缘之间的摩擦减小装置（66,82）减小了先导表面和凸缘之间的摩擦，同时保持了子组件（46）相对于止推垫圈（42）的同心度。

公开(公告)号：WO1995020462A1

公开(公告)日：1995-08-03

申请号：PCT/US1995000702

申请日：1995-01-17

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  ALLING, Richard, L. ,  ZINKEN, Gunter, J.

IPC: B23P15/00

CPC classification number: F16C43/08 ,  F16C19/06 ,  F16C33/41 ,  F16C33/425 ,  Y10T29/4965 ,  Y10T29/49679 ,  Y10T29/49686 ,  Y10T29/49691

Abstract: A flat, thin ring is formed into a modified ring having bridge material between adjacent, initial ball pockets (14). Movable anvils (12) having a rounded surface are positioned within the initial ball pockets and the bridge material is reformed such that a substantially flat bridge is formed between adjacent final ball pockets conforming to more than a 180 degree circumference of the rounded surface. The movable anvils (12) are then moved such that the final ball pockets do not conform to more than a 180 degree circumference of the rounded surface to facilitate removal of the movable anvils (12) from the final ball pockets. A method of assembling a ball bearing assembly is also described.

Abstract translation: 平坦的薄环形成为在相邻的初始球窝（14）之间具有桥接材料的改性环。 具有圆形表面的活动砧座（12）定位在初始球囊内，并且桥接材料被重新形成，使得在相邻的最终球窝之间形成基本上平坦的桥，所述相邻的最终球窝符合圆形表面的大于180度的圆周。 然后可移动的砧座（12）移动，使得最终的球窝不符合圆形表面的大于180度的圆周，以便于从最终的球窝移除可动砧座（12）。 还描述了组装球轴承组件的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO1995016143A1

公开(公告)日：1995-06-15

申请号：PCT/US1994013821

申请日：1994-11-30

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  MURPHY, Richard, F. ,  VAN HORNE, James ,  GIST, Walter, Richard, Jr.

IPC: F16C19/26

CPC classification number: F16C33/588 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C19/26 ,  F16C21/00 ,  F16C33/60 ,  F16C35/077

Abstract: A double-walled bearing cup (14) has an inner cup portion (22) and an outer cup portion (20) fixed over the inner cup portion. Abutment portions of the bearing cup are engageable with a retaining washer (18), which is positioned within the bearing cup and adapted to be fixed over a shaft (12), to limit axial movement of the bearing cup relative to the shaft. Rolling member (16) positioned within the bearing cup (14) are engageable directly with the shaft such that the bearing cup may freely rotate with respect to the shaft. The bearing cup may have an open, closed, or tapered end to facilitate use of the bearing assembly in various applications.

Abstract translation: 双壁轴承杯（14）具有固定在内杯部分上的内杯部（22）和外杯部（20）。 轴承座的基座部分可与保持垫圈（18）接合，所述保持垫圈（18）定位在轴承杯内并适于固定在轴（12）上，以限制轴承杯相对于轴的轴向移动。 定位在轴承杯（14）内的滚动件（16）可直接与轴接合，使得轴承杯可以相对于轴自由旋转。 轴承杯可以具有开放的，封闭的或锥形的端部，以便于在各种应用中使用轴承组件。

公开(公告)号：WO1995012073A2

公开(公告)日：1995-05-04

申请号：PCT/US1994011551

申请日：1994-10-11

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  RICCITELLI, Martin, G. ,  MITCHELL, Frederick, W., III ,  KORZAN, William, E. ,  BOYDEN, David, E.

IPC: F16D03/33

CPC classification number: B62D1/16 ,  F16D3/33

Abstract: A double cardan universal joint (10) having a pair of annular ring yokes (30) pivotally connected by a tubular coupling yoke (20). Specific examples are provided of using the double cardan universal joint as a non-constant velocity joint in a three universal joint steering system whereby the three univeral joint system operates at constant velocity.

Abstract translation: 一种双万向节万向接头（10），其具有通过管状联接轭（20）枢轴连接的一对环形环轭（30）。 提供了在三通用接头转向系统中使用双万向节万向接头作为非等速万向接头的具体实例，由此三联合系统以恒定速度运行。

公开(公告)号：WO1995009297A1

公开(公告)日：1995-04-06

申请号：PCT/US1994006238

申请日：1994-06-03

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  SANTORO, Robert, V.

IPC: F01L01/18

CPC classification number: F01L1/183 ,  Y10T74/20582 ,  Y10T74/20882

Abstract: Two support arms of a bearing support member (12) extend in opposite directions, each support arm (28, 30) having an overlying bearing cup (36) engageable with a rocker arm (10). A bearing sleeve (32) is mounted over each support arm (28, 30) between the respective bearing cup and the bearing support member (12) to provide an inner raceway. Each bearing sleeve has sufficient radial clearance with respect to the respective support arm (28, 30) such that the bearing sleeve (32) precesses with oscillation of the rocker arm (10). Rolling members within an annulus formed between the bearing support member (12) and each bearing cup allow the rocker arm (10) to freely oscillate rotatably with respect to the bearing support member (12). A bearing assembly for mounting within a rocker arm (10) is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 轴承支撑构件（12）的两个支撑臂沿相反方向延伸，每个支撑臂（28,30）具有可与摇臂（10）接合的上覆轴承杯（36）。 轴承套（32）安装在相应的轴承杯和轴承支撑件（12）之间的每个支撑臂（28,30）上，以提供内部滚道。 每个轴承套筒相对于相应的支撑臂（28,30）具有足够的径向间隙，使得轴承套筒（32）随着摇臂（10）的摆动而进动。 形成在轴承支撑构件（12）和每个轴承杯之间的环形空间内的滚动构件允许摇臂（10）相对于轴承支撑构件（12）可旋转地自由振动。 还公开了一种用于安装在摇臂（10）内的轴承组件。

公开(公告)号：WO1995008467A1

公开(公告)日：1995-03-30

申请号：PCT/GB1994001978

申请日：1994-09-12

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED ,  SPEICH, Gerald, Anthony

IPC: B62D01/19

CPC classification number: B60R25/021 ,  B62D1/192 ,  F16F7/125

Abstract: A vehicle steering wheel lock housing (10) is mounted as an interference fit on the end of a steering column (40) which has an extended slot (60). The lock housing (10) has an internal peg (30) which slides in the slot (60) and is spaced from the inner end of it. In the event of vehicle crash, the lock housing (10) is driven further down the slot (60), continuing to be loaded as a result of the interference fit, the tube (40) closing around the slot (60) after the tube has passed the peg (30). Instead of the steering lock housing, another member could be mounted on the end of a steering column to achieve the required collapse facility.

Abstract translation: 车辆方向盘锁定壳体（10）作为过盈配合安装在具有延伸槽（60）的转向柱（40）的端部上。 锁定壳体（10）具有内部钉（30），其在槽（60）中滑动并与其内端间隔开。 在车辆碰撞的情况下，锁壳体（10）进一步向下驱动槽（60），由于过盈配合而继续加载，管（40）在管（60）之后围绕槽（60）封闭 已经通过钉子（30）。 代替转向锁定壳体，另一个构件可以安装在转向柱的端部以实现所需的塌陷设施。

公开(公告)号：WO1994007046A1

公开(公告)日：1994-03-31

申请号：PCT/US1993004485

申请日：1993-05-06

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY ,  MOULTON, David, R.

IPC: F16C33/46

CPC classification number: F16C9/04 ,  F16C19/463 ,  F16C33/4635 ,  F16C33/6681 ,  F16C2360/22

Abstract: A bearing cage (10) for a roller bearing. The bearing cage comprising first and second annular end rims (32, 34) axially spaced along a common axis (36) and cross bars (38) connecting the end rims such that pockets (40) are formed between the end rims and the cross bars for retaining the rollers (42). Axially outward surfaces (52, 54) of the end rims define the axial length of the bearing cage and include at least one recess (56) for facilitating passage of lubricant to the rollers (42).

Abstract translation: 一种用于滚子轴承的轴承保持架（10）。 所述轴承保持架包括沿公共轴线（36）轴向间隔开的第一和第二环形端部边缘（32,34）和连接所述端部边缘的横杆（38），使得在所述端部边缘和所述横杆之间形成凹穴（40） 用于保持辊（42）。 端部边缘的轴向外表面（52,54）限定轴承保持架的轴向长度，并且包括用于促进润滑剂通向辊（42）的至少一个凹部（56）。

公开(公告)号：WO1994000327A1

公开(公告)日：1994-01-06

申请号：PCT/GB1993000396

申请日：1993-02-26

Applicant: THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED

Inventor： THE TORRINGTON COMPANY LIMITED ,  SPEICH, Gerald, Anthony

IPC: B62D01/018

CPC classification number: B62D1/195

Abstract: A device to absorb energy transmitted through a steering column for a vehicle in the event of a vehicle crash and/or driver impact on the steering wheel includes a slotted member (7) in the form of a saddle bracket for connection to a steering column, a second member in the form of a bolt (5) or the like extending through the slot (11) of the first member and a third member in the form of a strap (12) which is arranged to restrict relative movement between the first and second members upon vehicle crash etc. The strap (12) is stiff but ductile and is wrapped over the bolt (5) so that, if the steering column (1) collapses, the bolt will move in a direction out of the slot (11) of the first member and run into the strap (12) which is then unwrapped, thereby absorbing energy transmitted through the steering column. The strap (12) can also itself be slotted.

Abstract translation: 在车辆碰撞和/或驾驶员撞击方向盘的情况下，吸收通过车辆的转向柱传递的能量的装置包括：鞍座支架形式的用于连接到转向柱的开槽部件（7） 延伸穿过第一构件的槽（11）的螺栓（5）等的形式的第二构件和带（12）形式的第三构件，其被设置成限制第一和第二构件之间的相对运动 第二构件在车辆碰撞等时。带（12）是刚性但延展性的并且被包裹在螺栓（5）上，使得如果转向柱（1）塌陷，则螺栓将沿着从槽（11） ）并且进入带状物（12），然后将其展开，从而吸收通过转向柱传递的能量。 带子（12）本身也可以开槽。