Rotary shafts – gudgeons – housings – and flexible couplings for ro – Shafting – Particular vibration dampening or balancing structure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-13
2011-11-15
Binda, Gregory (Department: 3679)
Rotary shafts, gudgeons, housings, and flexible couplings for ro
Shafting
Particular vibration dampening or balancing structure
Reexamination Certificate
active
08057315
ABSTRACT:
A shaft assembly, comprising: a generally hollow shaft having first and second ends and at least one internal tube positioned within the shaft so as to be adapted to be placed under tension to control the natural frequency of the shaft. The shaft assembly has a predetermined length and the series of internal tubes has a cumulative length that is greater than the predetermined length of the shaft.
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Binda Gregory
Brumbaugh Jennifer M.
GKN Driveline North America, Inc.
Nylander Mick A.
Rader & Fishman & Grauer, PLLC
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