Composite shaft
US11815133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D1/072
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite shaft with an end fitting mounted on an interface region on at least one end of said shaft, and a preload structure arranged to provide a biasing force to bias the composite shaft against the end fitting; wherein the preload structure is in an interference fit with the composite shaft. The preload structure is applied to the composite shaft in a subsequent operation to the mounting of the end fitting to the shaft.
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