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Device for torque transmission, especially for an air-conditioning compressor

US8777760B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2009
Grant dateJul 15, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D1/0835
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The device for torque transmission between a drive pulley (1) and a shaft (2) comprises a coupling flange (4) rotationally driven by the pulley and a hub fitted at the shaft end and rotationally joined to the shaft, with torque limitation means fitted between the coupling flange (4) and the hub (3), characterized in that the torque limitation means comprise a friction ring (28) comprising a plurality of projecting elastic portions in friction contact with a surface of the coupling flange (4) and/or of the hub (3).

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