13 results about "Central element" patented technology

This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices for covering an engine component. The device comprises a main body having a top surface, with the main body configured to be removably installed over an engine component to shield it from debris. Around the periphery of the main body, a plurality of compartments are arranged, each dimensioned to retain various components. At least one accessory compartment is incorporated for organizing and storing small parts such as bolts, nuts, and washers. Additionally, a central element is integrated on the top surface of the main body, designed to receive a securing stud and capable of being modified to accommodate studs of varying diameters. The abstract is provided for informative purposes only and does not limit the scope of this disclosure.

The invention relates to a land vehicle (110) comprising a vehicle body (12), a technical compartment (18) opening to an outer wall (16) of the vehicle body, and a device (120) for closing the technical compartment. The closing device comprises a first shutter (140) and a second shutter (142) rotatable with respect to the vehicle body, and a central element (144) connected to the vehicle body between the shutters. In a closed configuration of the closing device, each shutter extends in the longitudinal direction, one end of each shutter being in contact with the central element (144), said shutters thereby closing the technical compartment. In an open configuration of the closing device, both shutters can be folded against the outer wall (16) or against the central element (144) in order to provide access to the technical compartment.

The invention relates to an earthing unit (1) for components rotatable relative to each other about a common central axis (2), comprising at least the following components: - an outer ring (3); - a central element (4) which is rotatable relative to the outer ring (3) about the central axis (2); and - at least one planetary body (5) which, as a result of a rotation of the central element (4) relative to the outer ring (3), is arranged rolling between the outer ring (3) and the central element (4), wherein the outer ring (3), the central element (4) and the at least one planetary body (5) with their respective contact surfaces (6, 7, 8) are radially prestressed relative to each other forming a surface contact, and an electrical conductor is provided between the outer ring (3) and the central element (4) via at least one of the planetary bodies (5) by means of the surface contact, wherein at least one of the planetary bodies (5) is designed as a radially prestressed ring band element (9). The earthing unit proposed here enables safe earthing of a rotor shaft for the highest speeds and virtually wear-free over the entire lifespan of the motor.

A center console (2) between two seats (3a, 3b) in a motor vehicle, which is movable from a first, upright position to a second position, wherein the center console (2) is lowered in the second position relative to a floor surface (8) between the seats (3a, 3b), wherein the center console (2) is arranged in the second position substantially parallel to the floor surface (8), characterized by five elements (4-6; 14-16, 24-26), comprising • a central element (4, 14, 24) which, in the first upright position, runs substantially parallel to the ground surface (8), • two end elements (6, 16, 26) which, in the first upright position, run substantially parallel to the ground surface (8) and are at least partially lowered into the ground surface (8), and • two side elements (5, 15, 25) between the end elements (6, 16, 26) and the middle element (4, 14, 24), wherein ◯ either the elements (14-16) are connected so as to be movable relative to one another and are rigid and have a folding mechanism in which the end elements (16) of the rigid elements (14-16) can be pulled apart to change from the first position to the second position and can be compressed to change from the second position to the first position, or ◯ the elements (24-26) have a folding mechanism with a lamella structure (23), the side elements (25) have the lamella structure (23), and ◯ Arranging the center console (2) in the second position in a flat position within a recess in the vehicle floor (9), so that the second position is a second, lowered position in which all elements (24-26) of the center console (2) lie flat in the same plane.

The invention relates to a platform for moving a pedestrian test dummy that has a modular structure and is used for testing various traffic situations. The platform comprises a central element (2) and two front and rear elements (1) connected to each other by means of centring flaps and holes. Movability is ensured by four wheels (10) that are connected to the platform structure by wheel holders (3) and axles (4). The axles (4) are designed to break in a controlled manner in the event of a vehicle driving over them. The platform can also be operated in sliding mode, in which case the side wear plates (7) and front wear plates (6) take over the load. The pedestrian test dummy is secured by a mount connector (9) and a mount holder (8), which are attached to the central element (2). Additional elements of the structure are neodymium magnets (11), which are located at the corners of the platform and ensure the stability of the test dummy with the help of magnetic ropes.

Steering handle (1) of a motorized vehicle, with - at least one steering element segment (21) that can be rotated about a steering axis (L) to input a steering angle; - at least one spoke (3) which is firmly connected to a central element (5) of the steering handle (1), - at least one pivoting element (4) which is movably mounted, - at least one rotary drive (8) for moving the rotary element (4) which is connected to the rotary element (4), wherein the rotary drive (8) has a drive shaft (84) which interacts with the rotary element (4), and wherein - that at least one pivoting element (4) is connected to the central element (5) and the at least one steering element segment (21), characterized by the fact that the steering handle (1) has at least one fixing mechanism (9) for fixing the at least one swivel element (4), wherein the at least one fixing mechanism (9) has a fixing element (91) which can be moved from a fixing position in which the fixing element (91) fixes the pivoting element (4) to the at least one spoke (3) to a release position in which the fixing element (91) does not fix the pivoting element (4).

The invention discloses a production process for improving segregation of core elements of a thick steel plate, and belongs to the technical field of metal pressure machining. The process is used for producing a steel plate with the thickness of 60-100mm and comprises the following steps of: heating a casting blank, and performing high-reduction-rate rolling in a recrystallization area; then cooling to a non-recrystallization area for rolling, and after a certain deformation amount is completed, staying at the core part at 750-780 DEG C for 3-8 minutes so as to promote element diffusion; then rolling is continued until the two-phase region of Ar3-Ar3 + 30 DEG C is finished, and a segregation zone is segmented through ferrite phase change and deformation; ultrafast cooling is carried out immediately after rolling, and generation of brittle phases is inhibited; and finally, tempering is conducted. Through the synergistic effect of'deformation-diffusion-phase change ', the core component and structure of the steel plate are actively homogenized, the core toughness, Z-direction performance and weldability of the thick plate are remarkably improved, and the steel plate is suitable for the fields of high-rise buildings, large-span bridges and the like with extremely high steel core quality requirements.

The invention relates to a door arrangement (3) for a road vehicle (1), comprising a first body element (4) and a second body element (5), at least one of which is designed as a door element, wherein in a closed position a contour (4.1) of the first body element (4) extends in a shear area (6) adjacent to the second body element (5) along a shear axis (S), and comprising a coupling device (10) comprising a first coupling part (11) connected to the first body element (4) and a second coupling part (15) connected to the second body element (5).To limit torsional vibrations in a road vehicle, the invention provides that in the closed position a central element (12) of the first coupling part (11) is positively engaged on both sides with respect to the shear axis (S) between a first contact element (15) and a second contact element (25) of the second coupling part (14), wherein at least one contact element (15, 25) and the central element (12) are pre-tensioned against each other.

A burner (200) includes an outer element (212) and a central element (210) within the outer element (212), defining a fuel-air mixing channel (214) between them. A vortex arrangement (220) located in the fuel-air mixing channel (214) includes a plurality of deflecting vanes (222) configured to swirl an airflow (234) passing through the mixing channel (214). An ammonia injector system (260) is located downstream of the vortex arrangement (220) to form an ammonia-air mixture for combustion in a combustion reaction zone (146) in a combustion tube (144) of the combustion chamber (118).The ammonia injector system (260) includes a first plurality of ammonia injectors (272) configured to inject a first ammonia stream (274) into the air stream (234), and optionally a second plurality of ammonia injectors (276) configured to inject a second ammonia stream (278) into the air stream (234). Each ammonia injector (276) has an injection axis (Ai) directed upstream from a radial position in the direction of the air stream (234) flowing through the mixing channel (214) downstream of the vortex arrangement (220).

A pneumatic tire having a tread band for engaging a road surface at a contact patch area of ​​the tire, the tread band comprising: two shoulder areas at the axially outer ends of the tread band; a central area identified between the shoulder areas; a series of shoulder elements arranged along first circumferential ribs in each of the shoulder regions; at least two rows of central elements arranged along second circumferential ribs in the central region; and at least three circumferential grooves separating the first and second circumferential ribs from another circumferential rib, wherein the shoulder elements are separated by lugs extending substantially in the axial direction of the tire, and wherein the lugs have a width in the circumferential direction and along their longitudinal extent a first portion which intersects a circumferential groove and a second portion which extends outwardly in the axial direction of the tire, and wherein the width of the lugs in the first portion which intersects the circumferential groove is smaller than the width of the lugs in the second portion.

The present invention relates to a wheel having a retractable system for optimising tyre grip, said wheel comprising a wheel structure (1) provided with covers (2), the opening of which is controlled by a central element (3) and elastic mechanisms (4). The covers (2) conceal extendable rods (5) ending in gripping elements (6) that can be positioned on the tread of the tyre (7).

A steering column module (1) having an operating device for adjusting operating parameters of a motor vehicle comprises: a static central element (2) that annularly surrounds a steering axis (4) and has a recess; and a rotating element (3) that is elongately configured with a longitudinal axis (L) and has a gripping section (5) and a support section (6) fixedly connected to the gripping section (5). Here, the support section (6) of the rotating element (3) is at least partially arranged in the recess of the central element (2) and is rotatably supported in the central element (2) about the longitudinal axis (L), wherein a rotation sensor (8) is provided to detect the rotational position of the rotating element (3) and to generate a control signal for adjusting the operating parameters based on the detected rotational position. The vehicle comprises a steering column module (1) according to the invention.

Disclosed is a swivel jack that comprises a central element with a wheel assembly to allow the jack to be transported when installed to a trailer. The central element is made up from multiple columns that are telescopically connected to one another to allow the jack to be raised and lowered. The central element is centrally positioned on a plate which rests on a base. Housed between the plate and the base are ball bearings which give rise to the swivel function of the swivel jack. The swivel jack comes equipped with a brake lock level that when depressed stops the wheel on the jack from rotating preventing movement of the trailer jack.