Flexible connecting rod for industrial applications
US12161370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2316/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible connecting system consists of a flexible connecting rod manufactured from a rigid material, a leading segment and a trailing segment. The body has at least one flexible center section, each having at least one slot to provide flexibility. The slot follows a sinuous, serpentine path to form a plurality of interlocking teeth that can follow a helical or a concentric path. One or more flexible sleeves are dimensioned to fit over the connecting rod to prevent the ingress or egress of material. One or both of the ends of the flexible connecting rod and flexible sleeve can be open or sealed.
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