Patents Assigned to Horizon Directional Systems, Inc.
  • Rotor-to-rotor coupling
    Patent number: 5588818
    Abstract: A rotor to rotor coupling providing a connecting rod having longitudinal grooves mating to longitudinal grooves in a rotor end. The mated grooves forming chambers for which pins are received therein. A rotor cap secures the captured pins within the chambers and further strengthens the coupling. An optional thrust bearing assembly is disclosed along with a preferred method of synchronizing the rotors and timing the stators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Horizon Directional Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell J. Houmand, James E. Kraus