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Flexible shaft connection and method

US8317628B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2009
Grant dateNov 27, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A coupling assembly that provides rotational shaft couplings or connections. The aforementioned coupling assembly pertains to such connections or couplings which can transmit rotational torque between two shafts and/or hubs, while accommodating center-line misalignment between the shafts on both sides of the coupling wherein the coupling assembly may be provided at each end of a shaft or the like.

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