Yielding Coupling TRIZ Cases

Integrating balance weights into overlapping elastic disks simplifies the structure and improves rotor stability.

An integrated rack drive assembly merges a coaxial motor and planetary gear to reduce size while rubber isolators dampen vibration.

Plastic deformation fixes the outer ring and wobble plate, eliminating accumulated play and high contact pressure from conventional Birfield joints.

A flexible coupling uses a retainer with radially arrayed openings to engage insert lobes, preventing driven hub free spin during shearing or tearing.

External hydraulic cylinders resolve internal crowding in mini-excavator couplers while maintaining structural integrity.

Magnetic pulse welding joins a constant velocity joint outer race to a drive shaft using an inductor-generated field.

A flexplate integrates a one-way clutch to decouple the engine from the torque converter.

Polyhedral trunnions distribute driving force across discrete contact zones to lower contact pressure and frictional resistance in tripod joints.

Helically shaped end piece grooves anchor woven composite fibers to resolve bonding strength versus connection complexity trade-offs.

A driving head-changeable tool uses an outer sleeve and arc surfaces on protruding ribs to enable rapid polygonal ball head replacement.

A backlash-containing element with a non-linear return characteristic converts rotational motion into oscillating blade movement.

Oblique intermediate disks intensify compression on loop assemblies, enabling higher torque transmission and simplified manufacturing.

Selective texturing on tripod guide channels improves traction and reduces sliding friction, minimizing shuddering caused by generated axial force variations.

A fixed constant velocity universal joint uses crossing track grooves with arc-shaped and straight ball raceway center lines to enhance cage strength.

Monolithic cross transmits torque through integral pins and side faces, reducing device complexity by eliminating separate thrust bearings.

Homogeneous plastic Oldham coupler assembly eliminates metal components to reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining torsional stiffness.

Asymmetrical tooth radii in telescopic shafts ensure central contact, reducing wear and backlash while wedge-shaped gaps improve grease lubrication.

Asymmetric fitting indication portions on Oldham coupling parts prevent 180-degree rotational misalignment during assembly.

A single-piece motor shaft hub and elastomeric puck coupling device reduces metal component usage while optimizing torque transfer.

Segmenting force paths into dedicated cone and sandwich elements reduces bending moments on clamping bolts while maintaining vibration isolation.

Toroidal torque transfer elements create line contact in opposed cavities, increasing surface area to prevent binding under high torque loads.

A U-shaped locking clip with deformable jaws snaps onto guard pins to secure the safety guard body over a power take-off shaft.

A damper device employs a resin spring seat with a graded metallic core to prevent excessive deformation and damage of the overhang portion.

Helical grooves on the drive shaft transmit torque within a nested tube structure, reducing rod section weight while maintaining extension reliability.

Asymmetric cage pockets with matched offset enhance rigidity, preventing ball overrun at high angles.

Removable guide rails and centering pins enable transverse equipment assembly on rotating power sources.

Melt-welds cup and shaft members under vacuum to prevent surface thickening, eliminating burrs and lathing costs.

A wheel hub arrangement uses a hollow shaft pin within a sealing receptacle to reduce weight and simplify mounting.

A telescopic assembly uses a dynamic release mechanism to grip and release portions, enabling smooth adjustment.

A clutch flex plate hub rotationally locks to the input hub, closing the assembly opening for fastener access.

A thread-reinforced joint device couples adjacent coupling elements using an embedded thread bundle to transmit force.

A clamping bolt seat with gradated cylindrical surfaces enables pre-mounting of the bushing without auxiliary elements.

Adapter device with internal toothing and face serrations transmits torque, reducing mass and installation space compared to flange connections.

Angled aperture ends in clutch damper pockets relieve coil spring deflection, reducing point loading wear on springs and cover plates.

A segmented power take-off shaft uses a dynamic locking sleeve to decouple sections.

A coupling assembly transmits rotational torque while accommodating axial or angular misalignment between connected shafts.

Asymmetric axis inclination prevents destabilization and falling risk during sudden trajectory changes.

Curved cam surfaces redirect rolling members into an override position during torque cut-off, preventing bearing damage and extending device life.

Direct CV joint connections remove slip yokes and U-bolts, eliminating radial instability and vibration at high RPMs.

A shimming leaf assembly supports the rivet head during expansion, preventing piston plate deformation and ensuring secure fastening.

Coupled double-pendulums constrain a motion bar to parallel translation, resolving the contradiction between compact volume and high positioning accuracy.

Complementary asymmetric contours in the steering clevis prevent yoke-pinion misalignment during assembly.

Radial centering springs and internal lubricant reservoirs prevent lateral shifting and fretting wear on modular disc cutterbar connecting drive shaft splines.

A vulcanized metal sheet shields the drive shaft sealing felt from external impact and abrasion.

Leaf spring stop prevents piston plate wear by limiting axial movement during torque converter release.

A flexible rotary transmission uses a compensator tube to minimize radial clearance between the inner shaft and outer sheath.

Flat wire spiral spring limits pulley rotation to reduce belt slip during engine start-up or shut-down.

Spherical sliding block contours reduce wear and prevent fractures in high torque rolling mill drives.

Reinforcing ribs strengthen drive transmitter extensions, preventing deformation and breakage of drive claws during force transmission.

Opposing ball track opening angles reduce friction losses at small articulation angles while maintaining cage control at larger angles.