Abstract:
A one-way clutch device for the starter drive of an internal combustion engine. The one-way clutch comprise a driving ring and a driven ring concentrically arranged. The driven ring is provided with axial grooves, and the driving ring includes a substantially radial pawl retractably received in the grooves. The pawl is a strip-like element inserted in the driving ring and located between two abutments of elastomeric material, one abutment being substantially not deformable to hold the pawl in a substantially radial position within one groove, and the other abutment being resiliently deformable, enabling the pawl to move out of the groove, and returning said pawl to a radial position into cooperation with the groove when at rest.
Abstract:
This invention relates to an antiskid braking system for automotive vehicles, wherein the fluid supply connection provided between a variable fluid braking pressure control source and a set of fluid pressure actuated brake motors is controlled by fluid pressure modulating valve means actuated by output control signals generated by an antiskid unit in response to a skidding condition of the brake vehicle. The fluid supply connection is provided with a restricted area fluid passage disposed between said fluid source and said modulating valve means so as to substantially limit the fluid flow rate to said brake motors upon opening of said fluid supply connection, and thereby to dampen the build-up in pressure to the brake motors.
Abstract:
A pneumatic antiskid braking system including control valve means adapted, when actuated by antiskid control means in response to a skidding of the vehicle wheels, to connect the two opposed chambers of the wheel brake actuator with one another so as to decrease the braking torque generated thereby. A normally closed exhaust valve controlled by piston means responsive to the differential pressure between these opposed chambers is provided to directly connect the motor chamber to a low fluid pressure reservoir when the above differential pressure falls below a predetermined value.
Abstract:
A brake operating mechanism includes a housing defining a chamber therewithin and a first tubular member slidably mounted in the chamber and extending therefrom. The outer surface of a second tubular member is threadedly engaged with the first tubular member, and the inner diameter of the second tubular member has a polygonal cross section, which slidably receives a shaft which has a corresponding polygonal cross section. A brake actuating rod is urged into engagement with the end of the second tubular member. A spring yieldably urges the actuating rod and the tubular members in a brake applying direction, but is normally opposed by fluid pressure in the chamber. The brake may be released after application by the resilient means by turning the shaft to move the second tubular member away from the actuating rod.