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Flexible transmission component

US11060596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Bastian Hain · Creglingen, DE
Peter Zierer · Großenseebach, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 7, 2017
Grant date	Jul 13, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 24, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2049/003
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transmission component is described in which a cylindrical section has outer teeth, and a flange extends radially outward relative to the cylindrical section. The flange has a plurality of raised connecting sections that are axially offset from a remainder of the flange. Each connecting section has a hole configured to receive a fastener such as a screw. In certain embodiments, a plurality of recesses are provided radially between the connecting sections and the cylindrical section.

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