Flexible coupling device

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1996-01-31

1997-08-26

Stodola, Daniel P.

Rotary shafts, gudgeons, housings, and flexible couplings for ro

Torque transmitted via flexible element

Nonmetallic element

277 8, 464147, F16D 364

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056605919

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a flexible coupling device adapted to connect a first rotatable shaft with a second rotatable shaft. The coupling device generally includes a pair of opposing hubs, each of which is adapted to be secured to a respective shaft. A connecting sleeve made from an elastomeric material extends between and engages each of the hubs. According to the present invention, the connecting sleeve also contains a rigid member defining at least one failsafe element or rigid engaging element that prevents the hubs from disengaging the connecting sleeve should the elastomeric material begin to wear and fail.

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patent: 2867102 (1959-01-01), Williams
patent: 2867103 (1959-01-01), Williams
patent: 3747367 (1973-07-01), Muller
patent: 4473359 (1984-09-01), Davis
patent: 5564982 (1996-10-01), Gipson et al.

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