Mechanical connecting element

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2005-01-11

2005-01-11

Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Flexibly connected rigid members

Flexible sleeve-type coupling

C403S179000, C403S220000, C403S341000, C052S749100, C052S749100

Reexamination Certificate

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06840700

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to connecting elements for mechanically connecting constructive elements (2, 3). It is proposed to use an elastically deformable tensioning element (10), comprising a spring material consisting of a superelastic shape memory alloy, in particular a nickel-titanium alloy, elastically expanded in the tensioning element (10).

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