Multi-piece flexural pivot
CA 2030014 C · Owner: Lucas Aerospace Power Transmission Corp. · Inventors: Salerno, Daniel J.; Gupta, Subhash C.; Backus, Robert O.
Overview
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A flexural pivot is configured as a multi-piece device which is specifically configured to tolerate vibration and shock loading. The flex pivot described uses pre-formed unitary (one-piece) support structures which have integral undercut areas, diametrically opposed slots for flexural member placement and key ways and the like, and near net shape geometry. The flexural members are pre-brazed to facilitate the assembly process. The design of the pre-formed support structures eliminates brazed joints which are common locations of fracture due to vibration and shock loading, resulting in a significantly strengthened pivot. The overall configuration and method described provides an economical …
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- Filed November 14, 1990 and granted October 11, 1994. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 14, 2010.
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