Hanger bearing coupling
US8523688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C33/80
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hanger bearing coupling includes a bearing for supporting a shaft, the bearing including an inner race mounted onto the shaft, the bearing mounted between at least two hub assemblies mounted one on either side of the bearing on the shaft; and a hanger including an opening for receiving the bearing there through for operably connecting the bearing to the hanger. Each hub assembly including an inner flex hub mounted to the shaft and an outer flex hub resiliently mounted to the inner flex hub wherein the outer flex hubs are adapted to connect to tubular shafts which may be longitudinally misaligned.
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