Resilient anti-backlash shaft coupling
US4527986A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/65
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling for connecting the end of the camshaft of an internal combustion engine to the drive shaft of an ignition distributor. The coupling comprises a drive coupling member that is fixed to the drive shaft of the ignition distributor. The coupling member has a pair of axially extending lugs that have surfaces that engage surfaces formed on a pair of lugs that extend axially from the end of the camshaft. A spring member is fixed to the coupling member which has a pair of curved spring portions that engage other surfaces on the camshaft lugs and which serve to prevent backlash between the shafts.
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