Drive shaft coupling mechanism
US9022872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D3/68
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An in-line coupling device for a motor driven agricultural system utilizes less metal components while optimizing torque transfer. The device comprises a puck having a plurality of outwardly extending arms, a first shaft hub having outwardly extending flanges adapted to seat between a pair of the plurality of outwardly extending arms, and a second shaft hub having outwardly extending flanges adapted to seat between a pair of the outwardly extending arms.
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