Coupling element connecting two parallel, spaced shafts for varying their position relative to one another
US6443106B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32081
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a coupling element for connecting two parallel shafts which have an eccentricity, whereby the height of one shaft can be adjusted in relation to a fixed reference plane by means of movement along a rotational path parallel to the axis, whereby the diameter thereof corresponds to said eccentricity, and which is provided with two rotating bodies that are oriented on parallel planes of rotation and are respectively connected to the associated ends of both shafts in addition to being respectively provided with bearing bores at the same radial distance to the respective axis of rotation, whereby crank elements connecting both rotating bodies are mounted therein, the crank radius thereof corresponds to the eccentricity and the cranks elements are arranged in the direction of the periphery at a distance from each other.
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