Yielding Coupling TRIZ Cases

Rotating ball bearing presents fresh surfaces to resist abrasion from drilling fluids, extending service life without complex seals.

A wheel-end disconnect assembly integrates a clutch and electromagnetic actuator to manage rotational torque between the output shaft and wheel hub.

Optimized wedge angles balance spherical loads on cages, reducing torque loss and preventing ball drop-off at high operating angles.

Spherical bearing surfaces and swivelling keys enable uniform torque transfer across angular offsets without increasing joint diameter.

A drum cylinder flange uses an inclined groove to transmit rotational force from a drive pin to a photoconductive drum.

Nesting the one-way clutch inside the spring carrier reduces overall device diameter while maintaining effective torque transmission and durability.

Separating the input-side clutch unit carrier from an independent feed device reduces production complexity while ensuring effective cooling of clutch units.

Curved thermoplastic splines in vehicle drive shafts enable elastic deformation to reduce stress peaks at tooth bases.

An electrical camshaft phaser recovers energy by converting friction torque into electricity during phase holding.

A shaft coupling employs a locking plate and compression spring to define a coaxial center position, suppressing axial play for reliable automatic docking.

Adhering a metallic driveshaft insert to a non-metallic shaft resolves axial movement control issues while maintaining rotational coupling without welding.

A drive transmission coupling uses a spherical end face to stabilize spring force fluctuations and maintain torsional rigidity.

Sandwiching drive arms between projecting members reduces axial length while maintaining reliable torque transmission.

Rotatable elastic members in a modular compliant mechanism adjust rigidity to resolve the trade-off between structural complexity and adaptability.

Radial slugs constrain composite fibers at the interface, preventing resin deterioration and extending shaft lifespan.

Segmenting the drive and driven members maintains fixed clearance between vanes and cavities, eliminating hydraulic leakage during camshaft phase adjustment.

Massive forming creates sinusoidal profiles on the hub and outer body, eliminating expensive machining while minimizing shear risk under sudden torque loads.

A driveshaft catch assembly secures radial bearing components using locking devices and interference ridges to prevent separation.

Spring-loaded grease trap mounted on transmission flange retains lubricant near input shaft splines, preventing interference with hysteresis package.

Non-uniform thickness profile in flexible discs prevents transition zone breakage from vibration, extending rotorcraft component lifespan.

Spring elements provide resiliency while teeth restrict axial movement, eliminating pneumatic puncture risks.

Segmented accommodating holes manage buffering teeth protrusion while preventing lubricant intrusion into the motor.

Tilting locking elements compensate for assembly play and distribute crash loads across multiple contact points.

A power transmission pulley uses a freewheel mechanism and resilient element to support radial loads via a centered ball bearing.

Segmented tensioning rings concentrate clamping forces on a reduced axial section, improving torque transmission while minimizing deformation in tight spaces.

Segmented coupling tabs provide flexible joints that maintain torsional rigidity for precise angle measurement.

Segmented track grooves in a sliding ball constant velocity joint minimize vehicle vibration by reducing the contact area between the inner race and cage.

A flexible plastic torque transmitting belt with equally spaced lobes and radial segments transmits rotational force between coupling components.

Flexible coupling absorbs radial loads from displaced flywheels, reducing structural stress and preventing housing damage.

A stop assembly limits universal joint articulation angles, preventing boot disengagement and contamination while maintaining lubrication integrity.

Coplanar dual disc packs double angular misalignment capacity while reducing stress on each component.

An urging spring pushes the driven shaft against a retaining cover to prevent detachment during rotational force transmission in laser printers.

Staged dual locking pins engage non-coaxial seats to minimize rotational lash and ensure reliable intermediate position locking.

Troughs in the Oldham ring guide scroll protrusions, reducing stress concentration and wear on the aluminum alloy component.

Coupler system rotates shade tubes by 15 degrees to align hem bars, resolving misalignment from manufacturing tolerances and fabric thickness variations.

Segmented roller assemblies with garter springs allow independent wheel rotation, eliminating cornering slippage and reducing manufacturing costs.

Mirror-image symmetrical track grooves and increased axial clearance reduce NVH factors in rear-wheel drive shafts while maintaining ball retention.

A pulley assembly uses a clamp-fitted coil spring in undulating grooves to transmit torque between members.

Thermoplastic felt wraps square shaft tips to absorb vibration and reduce noise during torque transmission.

A coupling uses a ball joint and sliding joint to compensate for misalignment and lateral offset between linear drive components.

Internal Oldham coupling and bias member absorb shaft eccentricity, reducing device size while preventing vibration in image formation apparatuses.

A plastic coupling assembly uses annular spring segments to transfer torque between motor and worm shafts while allowing axial movement.

A coupling half uses fiber-plastic composite elements to lower moving mass while maintaining torque transmission.

A rotatable shaft assembly integrates a pressing element to install plain bearings directly into the housing.

Oblique drive arrangements reduce bulky instrument housings, enabling shallow angle insertion in restricted spaces.

A swingable intermediate transmission member absorbs axial deviations in a two-stage spline coupling system.