Shaft disconnects
US10982710B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D9/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shaft can include a first portion comprising a first material having first material properties, a disconnect portion comprising at least some of a second material having second material properties, and a third portion comprising a third material having third material properties. The disconnect portion can be positioned between the first portion and the third portion, the three material properties being configured such that the first portion is physically disconnected from the third portion in response to failure of the disconnect portion under at least one of a mechanical load and/or an electrical load and/or thermal load.
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