A precision adjustable length rod end assembly is disclosed and provides a fastener for mechanical assemblies that eliminates the need for a separate secondary locking device. The device includes a connecting rod, an end connector or rod end, and a lock nut assembly. The end connector threadably engages the connecting rod. The lock nut assembly engages both the end connector and the connecting rod. The threaded engagement between the end connector and the connecting rod enables the rod-end assembly to be adjusted to a precise working length (e.g., as measured along the central longitudinal axis). The lock nut assembly maintains the precision-adjusted working length of the rod-end assembly even when the rod-end assembly is exposed to harsh operating conditions, such as exposure to extreme vibrations.

An automotive transmission is provided. The automotive transmission includes a knob, a lever coupled to the knob and moved up or down along a first direction between a first position and a second position, and a lever coupling unit coupled to the lever and moved together with the lever when the lever is moved along the first direction. In particular, the lever coupling unit is operated in a first transmission mode at the first position and operated in a second transmission mode at the second position. The automotive transmission further includes a driving unit which provides a driving force to move the lever coupling unit.

An automotive transmission is provided. The automotive transmission includes a knob, a lever coupled to the knob and moved up or down along a first direction between a first position and a second position, and a lever coupling unit coupled to the lever and moved together with the lever when the lever is moved along the first direction. In particular, the lever coupling unit is operated in a first transmission mode at the first position and operated in a second transmission mode at the second position. The automotive transmission further includes a driving unit which provides a driving force to move the lever coupling unit.

An automotive transmission is provided. The automotive transmission includes a knob, a lever coupled to the knob and moved up or down along a first direction between a first position and a second position, and a lever coupling unit coupled to the lever and moved together with the lever when the lever is moved along the first direction. In particular, the lever coupling unit is operated in a first transmission mode at the first position and operated in a second transmission mode at the second position. The automotive transmission further includes a driving unit which provides a driving force to move the lever coupling unit.

An automotive transmission is provided. The automotive transmission includes a knob, a lever coupled to the knob and moved up or down along a first direction between a first position and a second position, and a lever coupling unit coupled to the lever and moved together with the lever when the lever is moved along the first direction. In particular, the lever coupling unit is operated in a first transmission mode at the first position and operated in a second transmission mode at the second position. The automotive transmission further includes a driving unit which provides a driving force to move the lever coupling unit.

A device includes a tribological assembly including first and second mechanical components in relative motion with respect to each other, the assembly having a silver-alloy surface and an additive lubricant including at least one component of the formulas (Ia) or (II): M.sub.xNO.sub.y (Ia), where M is Ca, V, Sb, Ni, or Ag, x (M:N ratio) is any number between 0.25 and 2, and y (O:N ratio) is any number between 1 and 8; M.sub.xSiO.sub.y (II), where M is Mg or Al, x (M:Si ratio) is any number between 0.5 and 2, and y (O:Si ratio) is any number between 2.5 and 6, the device being a sealed constant-pressure device.

A device includes a tribological assembly including first and second mechanical components in relative motion with respect to each other, the assembly having a silver-alloy surface and an additive lubricant including at least one component of the formulas (Ia) or (II): M.sub.xNO.sub.y (Ia), where M is Ca, V, Sb, Ni, or Ag, x (M:N ratio) is any number between 0.25 and 2, and y (O:N ratio) is any number between 1 and 8; M.sub.xSiO.sub.y (II), where M is Mg or Al, x (M:Si ratio) is any number between 0.5 and 2, and y (O:Si ratio) is any number between 2.5 and 6, the device being a sealed constant-pressure device.

A device includes a tribological assembly including first and second mechanical components in relative motion with respect to each other, the assembly having a silver-alloy surface and an additive lubricant including at least one component of the formulas (Ia) or (II): M.sub.xNO.sub.y (Ia), where M is Ca, V, Sb, Ni, or Ag, x (M:N ratio) is any number between 0.25 and 2, and y (O:N ratio) is any number between 1 and 8; M.sub.xSiO.sub.y (II), where M is Mg or Al, x (M:Si ratio) is any number between 0.5 and 2, and y (O:Si ratio) is any number between 2.5 and 6, the device being a sealed constant-pressure device.

A device includes a tribological assembly including first and second mechanical components in relative motion with respect to each other, the assembly having a silver-alloy surface and an additive lubricant including at least one component of the formulas (Ia) or (II): M.sub.xNO.sub.y (Ia), where M is Ca, V, Sb, Ni, or Ag, x (M:N ratio) is any number between 0.25 and 2, and y (O:N ratio) is any number between 1 and 8; M.sub.xSiO.sub.y (II), where M is Mg or Al, x (M:Si ratio) is any number between 0.5 and 2, and y (O:Si ratio) is any number between 2.5 and 6, the device being a sealed constant-pressure device.

In an embodiment, a pocket hole jig is provided having a base, a lever, a clamp, a drill bit guide and a rack and pinion system. The rack and pinion system is configured to automatically adjust the pocket hole jig according to a position of the lever and the clamp.