Coupling, particularly for use in turbogenerators
US4028909A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D9/06
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling for connecting together the end of one shaft to that of another, particularly for use in turbogenerators, includes a large coupling flange fixedly secured to the end of the one shaft and including a countersunk bore portion, a small coupling flange fixedly secured to the end of the other shaft and inserted within the countersunk bore portion of the first shaft, and fastening devices for compressing together the end faces of the shafts and for exerting pressure upon the coupling flanges. A plurality of shear pins are also interposed between the flanges so as to facilitate the transmission of torque from the one shaft to the other during operation, the shafts thereby being rotatably locked together relative to one another.
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