ELASTIC COUPLING FOR CONNECTING METALLIC AND COMPOSITE DRIVE SHAFTS

DE602022021904T2Inactive Publication Date: 2025-09-24GOODRICH CORP
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE602022021904
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-01-12
Filing Date
2022-12-13
Publication Date
2025-09-24
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing couplings for joining drive shafts are expensive and labor-intensive due to complex shapes and high geometrical tolerance requirements, and they fail to accommodate off-axis axial or bending movements effectively.

Method used

A flexible coupling design using compliant components, such as coil springs or resilient bushings, that can absorb axial and lateral deviations between shafts, allowing for torque transmission while accommodating bending and axial movements, and is easier to manufacture without strict geometrical tolerance and welding.

Benefits of technology

The flexible coupling efficiently transfers torque and adapts to misalignments, reducing manufacturing costs and complexity while maintaining operational performance.

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