Axial thrust resisting in-line coupling
US3972205A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 1974 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/291
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An in-line coupling(s) which resists axial compression thrusts and axial tension loading or axial misalignment. Two outer rotary members are connected to a central rotary member by at least one pair of parallel links each, the links being rotatable about shafts mounted on the respective rotary members. The central rotary member has an opening extending therethrough adapted to receive an axially incompressible assembly passing therethrough. The assembly may include end portions pivotally mounted about shafts secured to the outer rotary members, and the length of the assembly may be adjusted for adapting the assembly to differently dimensioned rotary members and couplings. The assembly may alternatively include means for resisting axial misalignment of the rotary members.
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