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Propeller shaft with locking device

US10443658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2015
Grant dateOct 15, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7033
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A propeller shaft with a locking device includes a locking device for selectively coupling an exterior hub and an interior hub thereof. The propeller shaft has a structure that enables sliding between the interior and exterior hubs including a spline portion while the locking device is released by the load during a collision.

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