Flexible sleeve coupling radial tooth support cap and method
US11226010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7026
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for increasing a tooth shear strength without also increasing a torsional rigidity of a flexible sleeve disposed between two hubs of a flexible coupling for transmitting mechanical motion between two shafts includes attaching a stiffening caps to both ends of a flexible sleeve, between the flexible sleeve and the hubs.
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