Elastic shaft coupling
CA 1285152 C · Owner: Hille, Friedrich · Inventors: Hille, Friedrich
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The two hubs (1) are elastically joined to a hollow shaft (2), which surrounds the hubs, by means of six elastically resilient links (3) which are bolted alternatingly in an hexagonal pattern to a hub flange (10) and a shaft flange (20) at the ends of the coupling. This permits parallel and angular misalignments according to the cardanic principle while torque is being transmitted. Because the flanges lie in the same transverse plane, the coupling is protected against slipping in the event that the resilient link elements should fail. Because the links are externally mounted, they permit optimum cardanic motion. The hubs may be fitted inside the hollow shaft (short configuration) or they …
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- Granted June 25, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 25, 2008.
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