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Locking device for connecting a driveshaft to a power take-off shaft

US4900181A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 1989
Grant dateFeb 13, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/604
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A locking device (6) for connecting a driveshaft (4) to a power take-off shaft (2) includes a coupling sleeve (7) mounted on the driveshaft in which locking members (12) are guided which lock the coupling sleeve against axial movement relative to the take-off shaft. A locking sleeve (14) is movable on the coupling sleeve (7) to lock the locking members (12) against movement or release them. A latch arrangement is provided to latch the locking sleeve in its release position during connection. The latch arrangement includes a stop (24) extending inwardly from the locking sleeve (14) and engageable with a stop (19) on the coupling sleeve (7) by tilting the locking sleeve on the coupling sleeve.

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