Patent · US Expired

Flexible couplings

US7235014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2004
Grant dateJun 26, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4984
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Addressed are couplings for transferring rotational motion from one shaft to another. The couplings may include flexible components and may be designed to accommodate angular, axial, and parallel misalignments. Included as components of the couplings may be hub portions, each having dowel pins and clearance holes, and a center member positioned intermediate the hub portions.

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