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Composite shaft

US11815133B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 30, 2018
Grant dateNov 14, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 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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