An electric machine and method for operating an electric machine are provided. The electric machine includes a first rotational component and a second rotational component rotationally engaging the first rotational component via a splined interface. The electric machine further includes a first lash reducing spring radially positioned between a first set two adjacent splines in the splined interface.

Various embodiments for a latching system used for a rotary closure of a shoe are disclosed.

Various embodiments for a latching system used for a rotary closure of a shoe are disclosed.

Controlled clutchless shifting of multi-ratio geared electronic shift transmissions coupled directly to the electrical prime mover of a vehicle are disclosed. The adaptive control of electrically shifted manual transmissions incorporated into power-split series electric hybrid heavy vehicles operating over heavy duty drive cycles utilizes a direct coupling assembly that enables bi-directional energy transfer and power transport. An electronic shift transmission provides power amplifying or de-amplifying bi-directional intelligently controlled valve or pathway for available terrain potential or kinetic energy of a rolling mass of a vehicle, while retaining the original function of a transmission by increasing or decreasing mechanical rotating energy of the propulsion power to the rear wheels of a vehicle.

A standpipe assembly for a rotorcraft includes a slip ring positioned within the mast of the rotorcraft. The slip ring includes a stator rotationally connected to a rotor. A flexible coupling is connected to the stator and a standpipe tube is connected to the flexible coupling. The flexible coupling is capable of angular, axial, and torsional displacement.

A standpipe assembly for a rotorcraft includes a slip ring positioned within the mast of the rotorcraft. The slip ring includes a stator rotationally connected to a rotor. A flexible coupling is connected to the stator and a standpipe tube is connected to the flexible coupling. The flexible coupling is capable of angular, axial, and torsional displacement.

A system and method for replacing a sealing arrangement of a grid coupling without removing or disturbing a mechanical connection of the coupling with driver and driven shafts connected to the coupling includes providing combined seal members having gasket seal portions that are integrally formed with radial seal portions and that are disposed between portions of the housing and the rotating seal group of the grid coupling.

A system and method for replacing a sealing arrangement of a grid coupling without removing or disturbing a mechanical connection of the coupling with driver and driven shafts connected to the coupling includes providing combined seal members having gasket seal portions that are integrally formed with radial seal portions and that are disposed between portions of the housing and the rotating seal group of the grid coupling.

A pressing apparatus includes base members; pressing members configured to move in a first direction with respect to the base members; a link mechanism; a driving device; and a coupling mechanism, in which the link mechanism includes: fixed pivots having fixed positions with respect to the base members; driven pivots configured to be driven by the driving device and move along a second direction; and moving pivots having fixed positions with respect to the pressing members and configured to move in the first direction together with the movement of the driven pivots, the driving device includes a first threaded portion provided for the driving shaft; and a driven member including a second threaded portion, and the coupling mechanism includes: a coupling member having a fixed position with respect to the driven pivots; and a spring member configured to apply elastic force between the driven member and the coupling member.

A pressing apparatus includes base members; pressing members configured to move in a first direction with respect to the base members; a link mechanism; a driving device; and a coupling mechanism, in which the link mechanism includes: fixed pivots having fixed positions with respect to the base members; driven pivots configured to be driven by the driving device and move along a second direction; and moving pivots having fixed positions with respect to the pressing members and configured to move in the first direction together with the movement of the driven pivots, the driving device includes a first threaded portion provided for the driving shaft; and a driven member including a second threaded portion, and the coupling mechanism includes: a coupling member having a fixed position with respect to the driven pivots; and a spring member configured to apply elastic force between the driven member and the coupling member.