Resilient device for splined connection
US6811005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2300/22
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A resilient device for minimizing noise in a splined connection includes a mounting portion and two flanges bent from the mounting portion to attach to a structure. The flanges are substantially parallel and spaced apart from each other by the mounting portion to form a substantially U-shaped profile. An arm is bent in a second direction from the mounting to lie adjacent to the mounting portion. The arm has a wavy portion having a pitch that allows it to engage with splines in the splined connection to prevent rattling in the connection without having to reduce the clearance between the splines.
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