Shaft Coupling Device.
Abstract
One strong coupling which also requires a minimum amount of access space includes first and second shafts. One shaft is connected to a source of power and the second shaft is connected to the output to be driven. The shafts have cylindrical bores with a plurality of longitudinal extending channels formed along the interior bores formed in the ends juxtaposed each other. The channels of the bores are in a one to one correspondence. A sliding core is disposed within the chamber formed by the bores, the core having a plurality of longitudinal splines extending radially outward. The splines have a one to one correspondence with the channels and are adapted to engage the channels within each bore so when the sliding core bridges the space between the shafts, the shafts are coupled for rotation. Adjustment means are associated with the core to move it from a first engaged position where it bridges and connects the shafts to a second disengaged position where the core is contained fully within the bore of one shaft so that the shafts are uncoupled. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 13, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADD011080
Entities
People
- E. F'geppert
Organizations
- United States Army