Patent · US Expired

Leadscrew coupler

US5392662A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 1993
Grant dateFeb 28, 1995
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/45
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A relatively inexpensive coupling for preventing the transmission of thread drunkenness to a carriage or other element being driven by a lead screw. The coupling is formed with an input plate and an output plate both connected to an intermediate member. The connections via flexure members permit movement of the intermediate member relative to the coupling and the output plate to provide uniform motion to a carriage along the lead screw axis.

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