Composite flexible coupling
US11635110B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2250/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible coupling for transmitting torque between parts of a transmission shaft system comprises a tubular section of continuous-fibre-reinforced composite material which has been modified to form a living hinge section with reduced bending stiffness to allow flexion of the tubular section. The tubular section may be modified through the provision of a pattern of formations within the living hinge section. The formations may be in the form of apertures and/or recesses in the continuous-fibre-reinforced composite material to create a plurality of living hinges in the material between, in particular slots and/or grooves.
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