Joints and connections – Interfitted members – Longitudinally splined or fluted rod
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2007-02-06
Binda, Greg (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Interfitted members
Longitudinally splined or fluted rod
C464S182000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10895403
ABSTRACT:
An extendable shaft includes a first and a second shaft sections aligned on the same axis. External splines on an outer periphery of the first shaft section engage external splines on an inner periphery of the second shaft section. The first shaft section includes a slit extended from an opening end thereof for a predetermined length along an axial direction. A diametrically contractible portion adapted for elastic reduction in diameter is provided in a region ranging from the opening end of the first shaft section to place away therefrom by the predetermined length along the axial direction. A thin-wall portion is formed in a part of the diametrically contractible portion. A clamping member elastically clamps the diametrically contractible portion.
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Hirakushi Shuzo
Minamoto Noboru
Tokioka Ryouichi
Binda Greg
Koyo Seiko Co. Ltd.
Rabin & Berdo P.C.
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