Split spool type flexible coupling
US6508714B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D3/74
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling between a drive and a driven shaft includes a rigid tube to which are attached in axially spaced apart relation at least two flexible rings of elastomeric material; the outer periphery of each ring is attached to a flange of a connecting hub with each hub mounted or connected to one the shafts; in one form the tube is split axially and is adjustably attachable to the periphery of the rings.
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