Yielding Coupling TRIZ Cases

A cartridge-side coupling engages the driving shaft directly to smooth developing roller rotation and avoid complex solenoid drive mechanisms.

A shear-thickening fluid chamber lets a rotary power shunt self-regulate torque across wide force ranges, limiting harmful unintended motion.

A thin-walled socket that no longer carries torque cuts propeller shaft weight while simplifying machining, lowering cost, and improving stability.

A leg shaft projection enlarges the inner ring interference region to keep the roller unit from coming off without hurting assembly.

A conical protective ring shields the spinning machine shaft connection area from fibers and threads while keeping the shaft accessible for maintenance.

Insertion holes drilled from opposite ends avoid machining interference and preserve wall thickness, improving connector strength and processing.

Disk-shaped nested couplings replace an intermediate shaft to transmit torque in rail drivetrains while cutting axial space, weight, and cost.

A compliant element between coupling flanges transfers torsional load while absorbing bending and axial shaft motion with simpler manufacturing.

A clutch cog with stopper and clutch modes blocks back-driving forces, decouples the output shaft on impact, and protects active aero actuators.

Elastic members preload the clutch engaging portions to suppress output-member looseness, abnormal noise, and position shift.

A reduced cage offset and low operating angle shrink propeller shaft CV joints while preserving torque transfer, durability, and high-speed rotation.

A radially supported thread-reinforced coupling absorbs large deflection angles while reducing axial space in rail vehicle drives.

An integrated engaging element cuts part count and cost while enabling smooth lock switching and reliable reverse torque cut-off.

A hub counterweight offsets helical spring-end imbalance in a belt pulley decoupler, cutting vibration and generator bearing loads.

An elastic coupling and translatable measuring wheel absorb aisle shocks while preserving accurate warehouse load handler position sensing.

Opposed leaf-spring pairs and arced support surfaces transmit torque while accommodating radial misalignment and improving durability.

Superhard contact elements keep torque couplings engaged under load, reducing wear and maintenance in corrosive drilling environments.

A recessed inner race groove lets the ball drop lower to increase slide amount while preserving cage strength and cutting rework cost.

Electron beam welding shifts the annular joint outside center segregation, improving CV joint outer member weld quality and cycle time.

A reversible saddle lets one driveline coupler fit square, round, and triangular shafts for quick field changes without shims.

A rigid-flexible steering shaft keeps torque transfer intact when the gearbox shifts or obstructions bend the shaft, helping preserve steering after impact.

Complementary oblique contact surfaces spread load across the yokes and connector, improving torque capacity, durability, and shaft misalignment handling.

Offset cage curvature and tuned ball-to-spline geometry control contact pressure in plunging CV joints at higher operating angles.

Offset spherical surfaces and tuned axial clearances cut slide resistance while preserving constant velocity at high operating angles.

Asymmetric outer and inner race groove lengths let the ball escape into the race gap during impact, reducing slippage and collision load.

Arched-duct balls and oil damping give reversible drives high torsional flexibility with lower longitudinal loads, noise, wear, and starting resistance.

An intermediate member actuates adjacent springs in series while preserving axial hysteresis torque generation for compact vibration damping.

Cam bodies and an elastic member redirect impact-driver torque through a transfer assembly to cushion shock and extend bit holder life.

A nested torsional spring and roller jammer assembly transmits bidirectional torque in tight space while diverting overload torque to protect jammed components.

An integrally molded spiral connector replaces ball joints to cut parts, avoid frictional wear, and keep high axial and torsional stiffness.

A ball-and-recessed torque transfer element keeps PDM transmission contact stable during misaligned rotation, reducing stress and wear.

Superhard contact elements on support rings maintain torque transfer in corrosive drilling conditions, cutting wear, maintenance, and downtime.

A projected roller-end contour reshapes the raceway groove ceiling to limit pitching contact, suppress forcing power, and cut outer ring weight.

Circumferential connection elements let heavy shafts be coupled and released radially, cutting maintenance time without axial displacement.

Asymmetric contact-part placement helps a reverse input cutoff clutch transmit forward torque reliably while cutting reverse torque with fewer parts.

A segmented, movable coupling lets a drum cartridge engage drive power reliably while simplifying replacement and user maintenance.

A free-stroke drivetrain lets the chain absorb rear suspension travel, reducing pedal kickback, chain stress, and breakage risk.

Meshing internal and external teeth link the pressure ring and disk carrier to deliver quieter clutch operation with stronger torque transfer.

An integrated clutch lets the flex plate slip during torque spikes, reducing reverse torque and torsional vibration without extra space.

A lifting-device coupling splits torque transfer and radial or axial load support to cut contact stress, wear, and part count.

Misaligned gearbox shafts move toward coaxial alignment under load, cutting parasitic forces, wear, and rigid housing needs in aircraft transmission.

A free-wheel, dog clutch, and fusible coupler split motor and generation torque paths to prevent jamming and short-circuit fire hazards.

Variable cage window and center-line geometry prevents track interference, strengthens cage webs, and raises torque capacity at the same size.

Leaf springs and displacement prevention simplify clutch assembly while keeping engaging elements aligned and stable under reverse input.

Hydraulic, disc, and spline locking mechanisms improve CV joint shaft retention while allowing easier half shaft service in recreational drivetrains.

A concentric double coupling cuts friction losses and inertial forces while maintaining constant velocity output and containing failure damage.

A shear-thickening fluid chamber between drive and load turbines adapts viscosity to regulate rotary power transfer and suppress harmful force spikes.

A 3D coupling region with perpendicular elastic elements enables shaft displacement while keeping axial rigidity independent of transmitted torque.

A flexible coupling placed inside the main shaft reduces parasitic gearbox loads and saves nacelle space by eliminating a separate coupling housing.

Piecewise asymmetric track profiles bias the cage and control ball clearance, reducing NVH while maintaining even loading at high joint angles.