Rotating shaft coupling assembly
US9822821B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/66
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotating shaft coupling assembly includes a first rotating shaft defining a step at a longitudinal end. A second rotating shaft has a longitudinal end to be received against the step of the first rotating shaft such that the first and second rotating shafts form an overlapping portion. A coupler sleeve including a shape memory alloy is disposed about at least the overlapping portion of the first and second rotating shafts to couple the shafts together.
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