Abstract:
A piston arrangement comprising: a piston, a first chamber, a second chamber and a power transfer assembly; wherein the piston comprises a first head movable within the first chamber and a second head movable within the second chamber; wherein, in operation, the piston follows a linear path in reciprocating motion along a first axis; wherein the power transfer assembly comprises a shaft rotatably coupled to a shuttle bearing and arranged to convert the reciprocating motion of the piston to rotary motion of the shaft; wherein the shuttle bearing moves relative to the piston in reciprocating motion along a second axis substantially transverse to the first axis; and wherein the shuttle bearing is coupled to the piston via a non-planar bearing surface thereby allowing rotation of the shuttle bearing.
Abstract:
A magnet-type rodless cylinder (1) is provided with a guide mechanism having an outer rolling groove (26), an inner rolling groove (29), a cylinder body (32), a pair of connection paths (34) for connecting an area between the outer rolling groove and the inner rolling groove with the cylinder body, and a plurality of steel bails (36) that can roll within an endless circuit (35) formed of the cylinder body, the connection paths and the area between the outer rolling groove and the inner rolling groove, wherein the connection paths (34) are formed at a pair of inner members, i.e. return caps (33), disposed on the inner sides of metal end plates (12) that are attached to the front and rear ends in the sliding direction of a sliding body (4).
Abstract:
A piston arrangement comprising: a piston, a first chamber, a second chamber and a power transfer assembly; wherein the piston comprises a first head movable within the first chamber and a second head movable within the second chamber; wherein, in operation, the piston follows a linear path in reciprocating motion along a first axis; wherein the power transfer assembly comprises a shaft rotatably coupled to a shuttle bearing and arranged to convert the reciprocating motion of the piston to rotary motion of the shaft; wherein the shuttle bearing moves relative to the piston in reciprocating motion along a second axis substantially transverse to the first axis; and wherein the shuttle bearing is coupled to the piston via a non-planar bearing surface thereby allowing rotation of the shuttle bearing.
Abstract:
A locking apparatus for a hydromechanical spring energy store drive for actuating a medium-voltage or high-voltage circuit breaker is disclosed, the spring energy store drive includes a working piston, which is guided in an axial cutout in a pressure housing or working cylinder, and a spring energy store arrangement. The locking apparatus includes a first pressure region and a second pressure region, which are under elevated pressure when the circuit breaker is closed, and a third pressure region, which is unpressurized. The latching bolt can be arranged perpendicular to the working piston, via a latching apparatus, which can be arranged on a side of the latching bolt, which is to point towards the working piston and via the spring energy store arrangement, which is to be pushed away from the working piston.
Abstract:
A piston assembly of a hydraulic radial piston-type machine, an essential characteristic thereof being the arrangement of a roller element in a piston head. The portion of contact surface of the roller element lying close to a crown of the piston is always arranged in the area between the piston crown and a step extending radially inwards and dividing the head of the piston from the guide portion.
Abstract:
In an internal combustion engine with a reciprocating movement which uses gasoline, diesel fuel or other fuels to generate forces when fuels attain explosive combustion, the piston is pushed in the inner cylinder. The motion of the piston with the reciprocating movement (straight motion) is transferred to a crank shaft having rotation motion, or the rotation motion of the crank shaft is transferred to the piston having straight motion (reciprocating movement). By such transfer, in order to use in compressed feed for fluids, when the connecting rod is provided with a universal joint type and a ball joint type, although the relative position errors and right angle are staggered within a given range, abnormal friction, noises and vibrations never take place. Accordingly, pollutions such as noise, vibration and noxious exhaust gases are dramatically reduced, fuels are surprisingly and significantly saved, and the life of the machine is doubly increased. Further, the piston is divided into a crown part and a skirt part, and the crown part is used with a piston ring in a conventional way. However, the skirt part is attached to a metal roller mounted on a metal bracket, or a metal plate or spring, and the piston is provided with an expansion property. Accordingly, the gap or clearance between the cylinder and the piston is completely removed, and maximum smoothing motion takes place when the piston is moved up and down. By such smoothing action of the piston, a state without tilt and slap is realized.
Abstract:
An engine is disclosed having pistons in operative connection with a crankshaft. A bearing member, defining a curved periphery, is carried on the crankshaft for eccentric rotation thereabout in a direction transverse to the major axis of the crankshaft, with the periphery of the bearing member being positioned to be in power-transmitting, sliding relationship with a connection to the piston. The bearing member is adapted for transverse displacement by the piston rod relative to the crankshaft, while transmitting power to the crankshaft, to absorb any shock generated against the piston and the crankshaft, such as by "engine knock." The bearing member is also adapted for return to its predisplacement position after absorbing the shock.
Abstract:
A valve actuator which employs a hydraulic cylinder for moving the valve element of a valve assembly. The piston and piston rod in the hydraulic cylinder are in abutting relationship. A convexly curved projection coaxial with the cylinder is formed on the piston for engaging a flat end surface on the piston rod. This arrangement minimizes the wear on the piston and, thus, increases the life of the hydraulic cylinder.
Abstract:
A piston unit of a working cylinder has first and second coupling partners. The first coupling partner is a piston. The second coupling partner is a piston rod. The piston rod is inserted axially into the piston. Each of the coupling partners has an annular groove, the groove of the piston rod is an external groove, the groove of the piston is an internal groove. The grooves of the coupling partners lie opposite one another. The unit has a spring-loaded coupling ring. The coupling ring, when deformed in a tensioning direction, is fully accommodated by the groove of one coupling partner and which, when deformed in a release direction, engages in the grooves of both coupling partners. The engagement of the coupling ring in the grooves produces a form-locking connection between the partners. The piston rod is oversized in relation to the piston and provides an additional frictional connection.
Abstract:
A steering rack piston assembly (10) employed in a power steering rack and piston assembly. The assembly includes a shaft (bar) (11) upon which there is mounted a piston (12). The shaft (11) has a longitudinal axis (13), that is also the longitudinal axis of the piston (12). The piston (12) has an outer groove (15) that receives a seal (16) that slidably engages in a cylindrical surface of an outer housing that is not illustrated. The piston (12) and shaft (11) move along the axis (13) relative to the outer housing as a result of pressure within the fluid located on opposite sides of the piston (12).