Driver-driven connection having multiple electro-magnetically formed joints
US11378132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque tube assembly includes a torque tube, and a fitting attached to the torque tube by a first EMF joint and by a second EMF joint. The first EMF joint comprises a first plurality of torque lands formed proximate a first end of the torque tube and a first plurality of fitting lands formed proximate a first end of the fitting. The second EMF joint comprises a second plurality of torque lands formed distal to the first end of the torque tube and a second plurality of fitting lands formed distal to the first end of the fitting.
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