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Flexible coupling sleeve and a flexible shaft coupling incorporating same

US7763336B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2004
Grant dateJul 27, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1393
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible shaft coupling sleeve comprising a sleeve shaped body having a central annular portion and a coupling receiving portion at each of two opposing sleeve ends, and a coupling device incorporating such sleeve. The sleeve's coupling receiving portions include axially extending teeth on their inner surfaces. The flexible shaft coupling sleeve is formed of a polyurethane elastomer composition.

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