Composite transmission shaft joint
US7731593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2001/103
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fiber reinforced composite shaft bearing a metallic flanged end coupling (Fl) attached to the outside diameter through a concentric cylindrical torsional joint, comprising: The joint may be strengthened by internally reinforcing the main shaft with an interference fit tubular plug (Pg) and protected from environmental degradation by inboard secondary adhesive bond (Ad).
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