Coupling apparatus
US7537410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7098
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A driven coupling includes three separate cam lobes projecting therefrom that mate with mating female features in a driver coupling. A central straight or tapered bore accepts a conical alignment pin that projects from the driver coupling. Since the cam lobes are independent and are able to radically deflect, under torque load the central bore is closed down to create a highly precise alignment.
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