Patent · US Expired

Rigid interference gear mount for enhanced motion quality

US5845175A · kind A · utility

114Cited by
23References
30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 1998
Grant dateDec 1, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/606
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drive member for use in a printing machine is provided. The drive member cooperates with a drive shaft to transfer torque therebetween. The drive member further cooperates with a torque transferring component to transfer torque therebetween. The drive member includes a body defining an aperture therein and an axis of rotation thereof. The drive member further includes a torque transferring feature associated with the body for transferring torque between the body and the torque transferring component. The drive member further includes a fit enhancing feature extending from the body toward the aperture for enhancing the fit between the body and the drive shaft.

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