Rotary connector for a rotating shank or axle
US9447823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7071
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary connector has a sleeve body having an end region, an opening, an inner surface with clamping surfaces, spokes, levers acting to press the clamping surface against an axle when the rotary connector is rotating, individual masses forming the outer body of the rotary connector, azimuthal gaps and radial gaps for allowing the individual masses to clamp or release an axle inserted into the rotary connector.
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