Radial Shaft Coupling for Fast Release Without Axial Movement

The coupling device is segmented into multiple independent connection elements (at least two) that can be individually operated. Each connection element can be released independently by rotating it relative to the shaft hub, allowing incremental disengagement without requiring full axial displacement of the shaft. This segmentation enables the release process to be performed in steps, reducing the overall time and effort required.

The invention transitions from axial displacement (one-dimensional linear motion) to rotational movement (circular motion in a different dimension) for releasing the coupling. By arranging connection elements circumferentially around the shaft hub and enabling their rotation relative to the hub, the release mechanism operates in a rotational dimension rather than requiring axial movement, thereby solving the problem of time-consuming and laborious release.

The coupling device is divided into multiple independent connection elements distributed circumferentially around the shaft hub. Each connection element can be operated independently through simple rotational movement, breaking down the complex task of releasing a heavy shaft into multiple simple, manageable steps. This reduces the overall complexity of the release process compared to conventional single-piece couplings that require complex axial displacement mechanisms.

Instead of moving the heavy shaft axially to release the coupling (conventional approach), the invention inverts the approach by keeping the shaft stationary and rotating the lighter connection elements relative to the shaft hub. This inversion transforms a complex, heavy-lifting operation into a simple rotational movement of lightweight components, thereby reducing device complexity and operational difficulty.