Flexible elastomer coupling element
US5286231A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 1992 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D3/78
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible member for coupling a driving member to a driven member is an elastomer element formed with a plurality of integrally formed segments of tapering cross sectional area and is provided at the intersections of the segments with connecting elements for connecting the flexible member to the driving and driven members; the connecting element is formed in a manner that prevents rotation of the elastomer member relative to each point of connection; the segments of the flexible member are shaped in such a manner to maximize resistance to deformation under the influence of torque loading and misalignment.
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