Coupling with an annular coupling body
AssigneeCenta-Antriebe Kirschey GmbH
InventorGerhard KIRSCHEY
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Abstract
A coupling element for connection between a drive member and a driven member for transmitting torque has at least two similar part-circularly arcuate coupling bodies each formed by an arcuate row of elastomeric segments alternating with and vulcanized to rigid elasticity-limiting elements. The rows terminate at end parts formed with axially or radially throughgoing holes for attachment to the drive and driven members. A hinge assembly allows movement of the part-circular coupling bodies between a closed position forming a closed circle centered on an axis and an open position.
Claims14
A coupling element for connection between a drive member and a driven member for transmitting torque, the element comprising:
- at least two similar part-circularly arcuate coupling bodies each formed by an arcuate row of elastomeric segments alternating with and vulcanized to rigid elasticity-limiting elements, the rows terminating at end parts formed with axially or radially throughgoing holes for attachment to the drive and driven members;
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- hinge means for movement of the part-circular coupling bodies between a closed position forming a closed circle centered on an axis and an open position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.