Inner spline with top land drainage hole
US11739795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7035
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spline coupling comprises a male spline member having male spline teeth and a female spline member having female spline teeth complementary to and engaged with the male spline teeth. One or more of the female spline teeth has a tooth height lesser than a tooth height of another one or more of the female spline teeth. The tooth height of the one or more of the female spline teeth is defined by a top land surface of the one or more of the female spline teeth. The tooth height of the other one or more of the female spline teeth is defined by a top land surface of the other one or more of the female spline teeth. A drainage hole in the top land surface of the one or more of the female spline teeth passes through the one or more of the female spline teeth.
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