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Shaft assembly including a contained shaft spring load

US8992193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2011
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7032
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An input shaft assembly is movable along an axis to absorb external impact loads. A biasing member exerts an axial load in a direction counter to potential impact loads. A stop is provided to control the application of biasing loads to control application of such axial load.

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