Flexible reinforced radial spline coupling and method
US11661973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D3/54
- 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 spline disposed between two hubs of a flexible coupling for transmitting mechanical motion between two shafts includes attaching a stiffening cap to an end of a flexible spline, between the flexible spline and the hubs and inserting a plurality of dowels into the teeth of the flexible spline to reinforce the flexible spline.
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