Detachable flange connection for torque transmitting drive shaft particularly for connecting two parts of a cardan drive shaft for motor vehicles
US4747806A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 31, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/06
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joint between a pair of longitudinal members, one of which is formed of fiber-reinforced plastic having fibers wound at a fiber angle .alpha. taken relative to a longitudinal angle of the member, and the other of which is made of metal, e.g., steel. The plastic member is formed with an integral flange extending at a flange angle .beta. and the other member is formed with a flange having a frustoconical surface in abutment with the flange of the plastic member. The relationship .beta..ltoreq..alpha. is maintained to ensure that the flange on the plastic member is wound on a geodetic plane thereby becoming nonslip.
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