Slotted shaft adapter
US4157225A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/5706
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shaft adapter for a fan motor, and the like, has an elongated configuration with a shaft receiving socket provided in at least one end of the adapter. By cutting away at least a portion of the end of the adapter provided with the socket so as to form a flat portion communicating with the socket and form a flat portion defining a slot, the shaft adapter can be employed with shafts and fan blade hubs provided with flats, set screws, keys, and the like.
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