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Fly wheel arrangement

US5562014A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 1994
Grant dateOct 8, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2132
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fly wheel arrangement includes a rotatable axle (1), a ring (4) essentially forming the rotating mass of the fly wheel and a connecting member (5) made from fiber-reinforced plastic connecting the ring (4) with the axle (1) or with a part rotating therewith. The connecting member (5) is connected to the ring (4) at its outer end portion and to the axle (1) or a part connected thereto at its inner end portion. The connecting member (5) has essentially the shape of a cylinder or a conical shell

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