Abstract:
A plurality of resistors are disclosed herein. The resistor may include one or more resistive elements and a plurality of conductive portions. Openings or slots, which can be configured to adjust temperature coefficient or resistance (TCR) values of the resistor, are formed in the resistive elements. The shape, quantity, and orientation of the openings or slots can vary. In one aspect, header assemblies are provided for securing or holding pins relative to the resistors.
Abstract:
A cam phaser is disclosed including a stator, a rotor positioned in the stator and including a locking pin, and a locking cover including a receiving element for receiving the locking pin. A cover plate is arranged on an opposite side of the stator from the locking cover. A check valve plate is positioned between the stator and one of the locking cover or the cover plate and including a plurality of valve elements. A plurality of fastener openings are defined in each of the stator, the locking cover, and the check valve plate. Fasteners extend through the fastener openings. In one embodiment, a radial clearance is defined between the fastener openings in the check valve plate and the fasteners. In one embodiment, at least one axially extending boss is formed around at least one fastener opening of the fastener openings formed in the check valve plate.
Abstract:
An alignment system is disclosed. The system includes at least one arm including a plurality of fingers, and a linkage bar connected to the at least one arm. A sensor is adapted to detect a presence of a product. A controller is configured to selectively drive the linkage bar based on a signal from the sensor such that the plurality of fingers are driven between: (1) a first position in which the plurality of fingers are adapted to extend into a conveying path of a product conveyor, and (2) a second position in which the plurality of fingers are adapted to be positioned away from the conveying path of the product conveyor.
Abstract:
A method of assembling a thrust bearing arrangement is disclosed. The method includes (a) providing a thrust bearing assembly. The thrust bearing assembly includes a support washer. The support washer includes a radially outer rim defining a plurality of slots extending radially outward from the radially outer rim. The method includes (b) providing a spring plate. The spring plate includes projections at a radially outer region. The projections extend in an axial direction. The method includes (c) aligning the projections of the spring plate with the slots of support washer. The method includes (d) deforming the projections of the spring plate to retain the thrust bearing assembly with the spring plate.
Abstract:
A reinforced insulation assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes insulation, a reinforcement layer, and an adhesive for attaching the reinforcement layer to a surface of the insulation. The reinforced layer is fully immersed within the adhesive and penetrates the surface of the insulation.
Abstract:
A masturbation assembly is disclosed in the present application that provides an improved lubrication mechanism that allows a user to apply and reapply lubricant with minimal time and effort. In one embodiment, the masturbation assembly includes a heating element to heat the lubricant. In another embodiment, the masturbation assembly is motorized.
Abstract:
A rolling bearing assembly including a radially inner ring defining an inner race, a radially outer ring defining an outer race, and rolling elements supported between the inner ring and the outer ring is provided. At least one filter seal is arranged between the radially inner ring and the radially outer ring. The at least one filter seal includes a first washer having a first plurality of openings, a second washer having a second plurality of openings, and a filter washer arranged axially between the first and second washers, and the first washer, second washer, and filter washer are laminated together.
Abstract:
A system for sexual interaction is provided. The system includes a phallic device for sexual interaction having a sensor for sensing its movement and a transmitter for transmitting data to a processor connected to said phallic device. The first processor determines an output signal based at least in part on the movement of said phallic device, and the first processor communicates the output signal to an output device. The output device includes a second remote processor that is configured to receive the output signal from the phallic device, wherein the output signal is adjusted corresponding to the movement of the phallic device and said signal is used to control a device located at remote location.
Abstract:
A rolling bearing assembly including an intermediate bearing ring is provided. The rolling bearing assembly includes an inner bearing ring including at least one axial end configured to be supported on a first component, and an outer bearing ring including at least one axial end configured to be supported on a second component. The intermediate bearing ring is arranged between the inner bearing ring and the outer bearing ring and includes at least one axial end configured to be supported on a third component. The at least one axial end of the intermediate bearing ring extends in an axial direction past at least one of the at least one axial end of the inner bearing ring or the at least one axial end of the outer bearing ring.
Abstract:
A switchable roller finger follower including a combined lost motion spring and hydraulic lash adjuster clip is provided. The switchable roller finger follower includes at least one spring having two coiled spring portions. Each of the two coiled spring portions is wrapped around a respective spring holding pin formed on an inner elongated body. Each one of the at least two coiled spring portions includes a first leg and a second leg. The first legs each extend from a respective one of the two coiled spring portions to engage a spring pallet formed on an outer elongated body. The second legs each contact a bottom portion of the inner elongated body in proximity to a socket portion to act as a retainer for retaining a hydraulic lash adjuster to the inner elongated body.