Tapered coupling

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2005-04-05

2005-04-05

Thompson, Kenn (Department: 3672)

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

Shafting

C464S904000, C403S314000, C403S409100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06875114

ABSTRACT:
A coupling having slots for receiving drive tabs of an associated driving shaft and a driven shaft, wherein the tabs of the driving shaft and the driven shaft are tapered to militate against rotational play between the driving shaft and the driven shaft which results in undesirable wear and damage to the drive shafts and coupling.

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