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Power takeoff adapter for drive shaft

US5247845A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 13, 1992
Grant dateSep 28, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2175
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A power takeoff adapter for extending a power shaft such as the crankshaft of an engine. The power takeoff adapter includes a male pin adapted to be received in a complementary female receptacle in the crankshaft, wherein torque applied during operation initially tightens the coupling between the adapter and the crankshaft.

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