Abstract: A coupling device configured to transmit a rotational force between a first shaft and a second shaft, the device including a first coupling member mounted on the first shaft, a second coupling member mounted on the second shaft, and an intermediate member disposed between the first coupling member and the second coupling member, and configured to allow misalignment between the first shaft and the second shaft. The second coupling member includes a base member configured to be fixed to the intermediate member by a first fastening device, and a shaft mounting member configured to relatively non-rotatably be mounted on the second shaft, the shaft mounting member having a long hole extending along a circumferential direction of the above-described axis and being configured to detachably be fixed to the base member by a second fastening device inserted through the long hole.

Abstract: A coupling assembly arranged between an input shaft and a rotor shaft of a supercharger includes a first hub, a second hub, a central hub, and a plurality of coupler pins. The first hub can be mounted with the input shaft. The second hub can be mounted with the rotor shaft. The central hub can be disposed in between the first and second hubs. The central hub can have an elastomeric body that defines a series of passages therein. The passages can taper inwardly throughout and provide incremental dampening against the first and second plurality of pins. The plurality of coupler pins can be received in the central hub bores. The first and second plurality of pins can be received by the passages in the elastomeric body.

Abstract: A system and method for increasing a tooth shear strength without also increasing a torsional rigidity of a flexible sleeve disposed between two hubs of a flexible coupling for transmitting mechanical motion between two shafts includes attaching a stiffening caps to both ends of a flexible sleeve, between the flexible sleeve and the hubs.

Abstract: An elastic joint body for a shaft arrangement for the articulated connection of two shaft sections. The elastic joint body includes bushings and a thread packet situated in a pulling segment and a thread packet situated in a pushing segment, each thread packet having a predetermined axial extension. Further, the elastic joint body includes a support device for guiding the thread packets, which has a plurality of collar elements. The collar elements including a collar element having at least two sections extending in the radial direction. In addition, the elastic joint body includes elastic casing in which the thread packets and the support device are at least partially embedded. The ratio u1 of the sum of the axial extension of the thread packets to the connection diameter is 0.05?u1?0.35.

Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a body member and at least one end member attached to the body member. At least one connection arrangement is situated between the body member and the at least one end member, respectively. The at least one connection arrangement includes a plurality of bushings. A plurality of fasteners are each respectively received by the plurality of bushings to fasten the body member to the at least one end member. Each one of the plurality of bushings are rotationally fixed about their center longitudinal axes by the at least one connection arrangement.

Abstract: A coupling assembly arranged between an input shaft and a rotor shaft of a supercharger can include a first hub, a second hub and an elastomeric coupling. The first hub can be coupled to the input shaft and include a first plurality of coupling pins extending therefrom. The second hub can be coupled to the input shaft and include a second plurality of coupling pins extending therefrom. The elastomeric coupling can include a coupling body having a series of openings. The first and second coupling pins can be alternately received by the respective openings. The elastomeric coupling can be configured to absorb torsional variations from the input shaft.

Abstract: A flexible coupling element for a shaft arrangement for articulated connection of two shaft sections. The flexible coupling element has a plurality of bushings, at least one primary loop bundle a support arrangement arranged on at least one bushing for axial guidance of the at least one primary loop bundle, and an elastic cover. The at least one primary loop bundle, the at least one support arrangement and the plurality of bushings are embedded at least partially in the elastic cover. With this flexible coupling element, it is also provided that the at least one primary loop bundle is wrapped around two neighboring bushing pair Neighboring bushing pairs are joined together by means of at least one secondary loop bundle which is secured separately on the at least one support arrangement.

Abstract: A composite material torque disc which comprises a support layer, and a reinforcing fiber secured to the support layer, the support layer being embedded within a polymer matrix material.

Abstract: An axial flow compressor includes: an electric motor including a rotating shaft; a compression portion including a driving shaft connected without a speed-up gear to the rotating shaft of the electric motor and a rotor rotating together with the driving shaft, the compression portion driving the driving shaft and thereby compressing a working fluid; and a velocity reducing portion having a space for reducing the flow velocity of a working fluid discharged from a discharge opening of the compression portion. The rotating shaft of the electric motor is connected to the end of the driving shaft on the side of the discharge opening; and the velocity reducing portion is disposed so as to surround the electric motor.

Abstract: An elastic joint body for a shaft arrangement, for the articulated connection of two shaft sections, including a plurality of bushes which are arranged at predetermined angular intervals in the peripheral direction with respect to a central axis of the joint body, a plurality of sets of loops, each set of loops wraps around two adjacent bushes, wherein the bushes and sets of loops are arranged in such a way that a central aperture which extends through the joint body in the direction of the central axis of the latter is formed in the joint body, and at least one gate land on at least one peripheral face that extends in the axial direction, and wherein the bushes and the sets of loops are sheathed, at least partially, with a rubbery-elastic sheathing, starting from the at least one gate land.

Abstract: A resilient joint member for a shaft arrangement is provided including a plurality of bushings arranged at predetermined angular intervals in the peripheral direction in relation to a centre axis of the joint member, a plurality of loop bundles which loop around respectively two adjacent bushings, each bushing has at least two loop bundles looped around it, an elastic sheath in which the loop bundles and the bushings are at least partly embedded. The bushings have an axial tubular section around which there loop the loop bundles associated with the bushing and on which, at least at an axial end region. A collar element is arranged for axial support of one of the loop bundles at the axial end region and is includes a support section that runs substantially radially with respect to the tubular section, and a fixing section is in contact with the tubular section.

Abstract: A device for transmitting torques for a drive train includes a torsional vibration absorber with a primary mass rotatable about an axis of rotation, a secondary mass rotatable about the axis of rotation relative to the primary mass and an elastomer body arranged between the primary mass and secondary mass, and an articulated body having a plurality of bushings arranged in the circumferential direction at predetermined angular intervals with respect to the axis of rotation. The articulated body is connected in a torque-transmitting manner to the primary mass via a first group of bushings and, for the torque-transmitting coupling, is coupled to part of the drive train via a second group of bushings. Intermediate bushings for connection of the articulated body to the primary mass, are attached at one end and connected at the other end to individual bushings of the first group of bushings.

Abstract: A steering coupling support device for use in combination with a standard elastic steering coupling in a vehicle. The device features a generally flat disc having a top surface and a bottom surface. A center aperture is disposed in a center of the disc, and four outer apertures are disposed in the disk outside the center aperture in a symmetrical manner. A coupling is placed between the discs. The coupling is a one-piece coupling having four spread loops and a center loop. The section of each of the four bolts between a first steering coupling support device and a second steering coupling support device resides within each of the said spread loops of the said plastic coupling.

Abstract: An elastic joint body for the articulated connection of two shaft sections includes a plurality of bushings arranged in the circumferential direction in predetermined angular intervals with respect to a center axis of the joint body, a plurality of loop packets wrapping around two adjacent bushings each, and a rubber-elastic casing at least partially embedding the loop packets and the bushings. In order to prolong the service life of such a joint body and to avoid undesired frictional effects between adjacent loop packets, one support arrangement is at least partially embedded in the rubber-elastic casing, with the support arrangement supporting at least part of a loop packet between adjacent bushings.

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.

Abstract: A motor vehicle with insertable four-wheel drive, including an engine having a crankshaft, a pair of main driving wheels constantly connected to the crankshaft by interposition of a gearbox provided with a first clutch, and a pair of secondary driving wheels, which may be connected to the crankshaft by an insertable transmission system. The insertable transmission system presents a second clutch, which is connected on one end with a fixed transmission ratio to the crankshaft upstream of the gearbox and on the other end with a fixed transmission ratio to the secondary driving wheels. A percentage of motive torque to be transmitted to the secondary driving wheels by the second clutch is determined according to dynamic parameters of the motor vehicle detected by respective sensors.

Abstract: A constant velocity joint including an outer race having inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface including a plurality of outer bail tracks. The constant velocity joint also includes an inner race having a plurality of inner ball tracks which correspond to the outer ball tracks, a ball cage disposed between the outer race and the inner race, a plurality of balls arranged within the ball cage and contacting the outer ball tracks and the inner ball tracks. A damping assembly is connected to the outer race.

Abstract: An anti-separation device for use with an isolator that couples a steering input shaft and a steering gear connector includes a retaining plate and a retaining formation. The retaining plate is coupled to the steering gear connector and is configured to displace with and torque with the steering gear connector. The retaining formation is coupled to the steering input shaft and is configured to displace with and torque with the steering input shaft. When the isolator fails and the steering input shaft displaces or rotates relative to the steering gear connector, the retaining plate limits the relative displacement or rotation of the retaining formation and couples the steering input shaft to the steering gear connector.

Abstract: A vibration damper (2) that is effective in the direction of rotation of a drive shaft and has a small radial extension. For this purpose, a first shaft part (6) is provided as a sleeve (8) and a second shaft part (7) is provided as an inner part extending axially into the sleeve (8). The two shaft parts (6, 7) engage via rotary drivers in complementary negative profiles (15, 16) of an interposed elastic damper part (10) in the direction of rotation. In addition to the negative profiles, the damper part may be provided with recesses (40) which modify its damping characteristics.

Abstract: A coupling for joining rotatable shafts including a pair of mating hubs having projecting pins, which hubs are held together via a free-floating wrap around restraint. The coupling has first and second circular hubs, wherein each circular hub has and a tool for fixing a shaft within each bore. Several coupling pins extend outwardly from each hub such that the coupling pins of the hubs are facing and longitudinally aligned with each other to define mating pairs of coupling pins. The coupling has a flexible annular restraint having split ends and semi-cylindrical concavities through the restraint. The restraint is wrapped around the mating pairs of coupling pins such that the split ends align and one mating pair of coupling pins are positioned within each of the semi-cylindrical concavities. A cincture is then fastened around the outer surface of the restraint.

Abstract: A decoupler assembly for a motor vehicle driveline comprising a decoupler, an input driveably connected to a transmission output shaft and including a first connection that secures the input to the decoupler, and an output driveably connected to a final drive axle then to wheels of the vehicle, including a second connection that secures the output to the decoupler, and a support that provides bending continuity between the input and the output, the support permitting rotation of the input about an axis relative to the output, the decoupler, the first connection and the second connection providing resistance to such rotation.

Abstract: An elastic joint member (10) with at least one set of loops (12) and at least two bushes (14), which extend transversely through the set of loops (12), collars (16), which are fastened to a respective bush end (22) in order to axially support the set of loops (12) on the relevant bush (14), and an elastomeric envelope (18), in which the set of loops (12) and the bushes (14) are embedded at least in part. Also according to the invention, the areas of the bushes (14) which are left free by the collars (16) and embedded in the envelope (18) are smooth, and the collars (16) are locked onto the associated bush (14) with a clearance which is such that the bush is rotatable within the collars, while these are connected in a fixed manner to the envelope (18).

Abstract: A flexible bushing arrangement (30; 30?) has an inner bushing (32; 32?), an outer bushing (34; 34?) which surrounds the inner bushing and delimits an annular space (36; 36?, 36?) therewith, and a resilient connecting body (38; 38) which is arranged in the annular space (36; 36?, 36?) and connects the two bushings (32, 34; 32?, 34?) to each other. In end regions of the annular space (36; 36?, 36?) spacers (40, 42; 40?, 42?) are arranged which allow only limited radial relative movements of the two bushings (32, 34; 32?, 34?) in relation to each other. Each of the spacers (40, 42; 40?, 42?) is constructed in one piece with one of the bushings (32, 34; 32?, 34?) and is arranged in such a way that it may only act on the other bushing (34, 32; 34?, 32?) via the connecting body (38, 38?). Each of the spacers (40, 42) is constructed in the manner of a toothed ring.

Abstract: An arrangement, comprising two shaft ends (1, 2), which are mutually connected by a coupling element (3) so as to transmit torque, the coupling element (3) being associated with a bearing (4), which receives at least one shaft end (1), the bearing (4) comprising a support body (5) for the shaft end (1) and an outside body (6) surrounding the support body, and an elastic deformable layer (7) being disposed between the support body (5) and the outside body (6), with the aim of creating an arrangement that guarantees the lowest possible cardan rigidity while achieving maximum radial rigidity, is characterized in that the elastic layer has at least in part a spherical configuration. A bearing also has at least in part a spherically configured layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling for joining rotatable shafts including a pair of mating hubs having projecting pins, which hubs are held together via a free-floating wrap around restraint. The coupling has first and second circular hubs, wherein each circular hub has and a tool for fixing a shaft within each bore. Several coupling pins extend outwardly from each hub such that the coupling pins of the hubs are facing and longitudinally aligned with each other to define mating pairs of coupling pins. The coupling has a flexible annular restraint having split ends and semi-cylindrical concavities through the restraint. The restraint is wrapped around the mating pairs of coupling pins such that the split ends align and one mating pair of coupling pins are positioned within each of the semi-cylindrical concavities. A cincture is then fastened around the outer surface of the restraint.

Abstract: A coupling connects a drive part with a driven part. One of the parts are formed with axially extending coupling formations. The coupling has a one-piece plastic body formed with a central hub formed with axially extending coupling formations complementary to the formations of the one part and fitted axially to the one part and with a plurality of connection regions projecting radially from the hub securable to the other of the parts. Each of the connection regions is formed with an axially throughgoing hole. The coupling further has respective metallic elements fitted in the holes and each fixed to the other part. These elements fit with play in the respective holes. Formations on the elements and on the connection regions secure the elements in the connection regions against displacement out of the connection regions in either of two axially opposite directions prior to fixing of the elements to the other part.

Abstract: A coupling structure for coupling a pair of steering torque transmitting members interposed in a steering shaft is arranged such that a steering torque is transmitted from one of the steering torque transmitting members to the other through a pin. One of the steering torque transmitting members has a pin insertion hole formed with a large diameter hole portion, a stepped receiving portion and a small diameter hole portion, while the pin has a large diameter portion, a stepped portion and a small diameter portion which are respectively engaged with the large diameter hole portion, the stepped receiving portion and the small diameter hole portion of the pin insertion hole.

Abstract: A flexible coupling is provided with a plurality of drive side connection elements (10A) and driven side connection elements (10B) arranged alternately in a circumferential direction, a drive side bobbin (11A) and a driven side bobbin (11B) outward inserted to the respective connection elements (10A, 10B) in a loose fit state, first and second connection bands (20, 30) wound in a loop shape around the drive side bobbin (11A) and the adjacent driven side bobbin (11B), and alternately arranged in the circumferential direction, and an annular elastic body (40) formed in a state that the bobbins (11A, 11B) and the connection bands (20, 30) are buried, the bobbins (11A, 11B) being made of a synthetic resin material, and a lubricant being filled in a fitting gap (G) between the connection elements (10A, 10B) and the bobbins (11A, 11B).

Abstract: Addressed are couplings for transferring rotational motion from one shaft to another. The couplings may include flexible components and may be designed to accommodate angular, axial, and parallel misalignments. Included as components of the couplings may be hub portions, each having dowel pins and clearance holes, and a center member positioned intermediate the hub portions.

Abstract: An engine to transmission coupler includes an isolator that dampens, reduces or eliminates torque spikes and vibrations transmitted to the transmission. The isolator is located between the flywheel and a flywheel adaptor plate mounted to the flywheel. A universal joint assembly extends through central openings in the flywheel adaptor plate and isolator.

Abstract: A mounting structure of a shaft to be tested (the propeller shaft) to a balancer discloses: a centering shaft provided on a center axis of the mounting surface plate which can be fitted to a bearing provided on a center axis of the flexible coupling, wherein the flexible coupling and the mounting surface plate can be faucet connected by one of a plurality of bolt mounting portions provided at a plurality of positions in a peripheral direction of the flexible coupling.

Abstract: An elastomeric coupling for a rotating shaft includes a driving yoke, a driven yoke, and a substantially circular elastomeric body having a circumferential face and first and second sets of bushings within the elastomeric body. The bushings have threaded openings exposed at the circumferential face. A plurality of fasteners secures the driving yoke to the first set of bushings and secures the driven yoke to the second set of bushings. A plurality of tensile members are located within the elastomeric body, with the tensile members connecting the first set of bushings to the second set of bushings.

Abstract: In order to make it possible to improve a durability of a cord wound around a connection element and to downsize a cord wound portion, in an elastic coupling structured such that connection elements connected to a drive side yoke and connection elements connected to a driven side yoke are alternately arranged on a circumference, cords are wound around each of the mutually adjacent connection elements so as to form a band shape, and the connection elements and the cords are coated by an elastic material. A single yarn having a twist number of 10 times per 10 cm or less is used as the cords.

Abstract: Disposed around a universal joint (12), which comprises a first and a second substantially rigid joint body (14, 28), is a rim (40) of loop-shaped flexible coupling elements (42), which are each looped around one first molded piece (50) and one second molded piece (52). The first molded pieces (50) are connected rigidly to a flange (22) on the first joint body (14) and disposed between second molded pieces (52). The second molded pieces (52) are connected firmly to a counter-flange (34), which forms part of a rotational body (62). The latter forms one end of a torque transmission chain, the other end of which is the second joint body (28). The first joint body (14) has a tubular piece (16), which encloses the second joint body (28) and has an outer lateral surface (18) of circular cross section, against which the flexible coupling elements (42) are supported in radial direction.

Abstract: An adjustable coupler for in-line coupling of a motor drive shaft of an agricultural system with the square drive shaft of a gearbox, wherein the coupler has an adjustable clamping hub for securing around differing sizes of square drive shafts while maintaining coaxial alignment between the coupler, the square drive shaft and the motor drive shaft. The coupler is adjustable to fit different size square drive shafts, yet maintains symmetry about the center axis of the coupler, thereby reducing off-balance forces that could result in wear points and early fatigue. Contact surfaces between the coupler components are minimized to reduce the likelihood that contaminants can become entrapped between the components. The coupler is comprised of a round hub and a square hub, each attached to the opposite sides of a shock absorbing puck. The square hub is symmetrical about the axis of the puck and is formed of two axially sliding, opposing L-shaped brackets configured to clamp around the square end of a drive shaft.

Abstract: A window lift mechanism for raising and lowering a window in a vehicle door includes a support bracket mounted to the window and a motor supported on the support bracket, wherein the support bracket permits the axial and rotational movement of the window relative to the support bracket. A pair of parallel, vertical racks are mounted to the door and are positioned immediately adjacent to the window. A worm gear is driven by a worm with a lead angle greater than seven degrees coupled to a motor. A clutch mechanism is utilized to prevent back drive of the worm/worm gear system. The worm gear is operatively coupled to a pinion gear with resilient shock absorbers that are provided with notched surfaces to accommodate for compression of the resilient material with an enclosed space.

Abstract: An adjustable coupler for in-line coupling of a motor drive shaft of an agricultural system with the square drive shaft of a gearbox, wherein the coupler has an adjustable clamping hub for securing around differing sizes of square drive shafts while maintaining coaxial alignment between the coupler, the square drive shaft and the motor drive shaft. The coupler is adjustable to fit different size square drive shafts, yet maintains symmetry about the center axis of the coupler, thereby reducing off-balance forces that could result in wear points and early fatigue. Contact surfaces between the coupler components are minimized to reduce the likelihood that contaminants can become entrapped between the components. The coupler is comprised of a round hub and a square hub, each attached to the opposite sides of a shock absorbing puck. The square hub is symmetrical about the axis of the puck and is formed of two axially sliding, opposing L-shaped brackets configured to clamp around the square end of a drive shaft.

Abstract: Disposed around a universal joint (12), which comprises a first and a second substantially rigid joint body (14, 28), is a rim (40) of loop-shaped flexible coupling elements (42), which are each looped around one first moulded piece (50) and one second moulded piece (52). The first moulded pieces (50) are connected rigidly to a flange (22) on the first joint body (14) and disposed between second moulded pieces (52). The second moulded pieces (52) are connected firmly to a counter-flange (34), which forms part of a rotational body (62). The latter forms one end of a torque transmission chain, the other end of which is the second joint body (28). The first joint body (14) has a tubular piece (16), which encloses the second joint body (28) and has an outer lateral surface (18) of circular cross section, against which the flexible coupling elements (42) are supported in radial direction.

Abstract: An elastic coupling, wherein drive side and driven side collars can be press fitted easily, securely and firmly to inner cylinder members with a sufficient interference and which can be used without a danger of axial deviation or disconnection and can be enhanced in durability and reliability. It comprises drive side collars and driven side collars arranged equidistantly on a concentric circle and alternately; belt-like fiber bundles wrapping around adjacent collars; and an elastic material embedding the collars and the belt-like bundles. Cylindrical parts of the collars are integrally formed, on outer peripheries thereof with plural flange parts for holding the belt-like bundles and fitted to inner cylinder members. A central area of each of the inner peripheries of cylindrical parts is formed as a radially expanded portion from the other portion.

Abstract: A flexible coupling is provided to connect a flange on a drive shaft to a flange on a driven shaft. Circumferentially spaced fastening means provide bores through the coupling through which bolts can be passed to connect it alternately to the one and then the other flange. Adjacent fastening means are interconnected by link and washers are positioned at opposite ends of the stack of links at each fastening means. In accordance with the invention the washers are formed with peripheral grooves which will be entered by the plastics material forming the body of the coupling, thus locking the washers against being expelled when bolts are subsequently passed through the bores.

Abstract: A centering flange for use in mating shafts. The centering flange including a body. The body having a pole extending from one end thereof. The centering flange also including a plurality of lobes extending from the body equidistantly arrange around a perimeter of the body. The centering flange also including a circumferential recess on the side of the body opposite the pole. The integrated centering flange is used for mating a propshaft of an automotive vehicle to a driveline module.

Abstract: An elastic coupling for elastically connecting two rotary shaft members through respective first and second fixing members fixed thereto, wherein a main rubber body to be interposed between the shaft members has first and second through-holes which are alternately arranged along a circle having a center on rotation axis of the main rubber body and through which the first and second fixing members are inserted, and a reinforcing member embedded within the main rubber body and consisting of a wirework structure formed by bending a spring steel wire, the wirework structure including envelope portions surrounding circumferential portions of the respective through-holes which are located outside of the circle and which correspond to at least a half of the circumference of each through-hole, the wirework structure further including spring portions each connecting the adjacent envelope portions and generating a resilient force resisting a relative displacement of the adjacent envelope portions in the circumferential

Abstract: A centering flange for use in mating shafts. The centering flange including a body. The body having a pole extending from one end thereof. The centering flange also including a plurality of lobes extending from the body equidistantly arrange around a perimeter of the body. The centering flange also including a circumferential recess on the side of the body opposite the pole. The integrated centering flange is used for mating a propshaft of an automotive vehicle to a driveline module.

Abstract: A cardan-type joint has flanges which are arranged on mutually facing shaft ends and preferably have three axially projecting driving pins, respectively, which are mutually staggered and uniformly arranged on the circumference of a common graduated circle. The driving pins are connected with one another in a torsion-proof manner by a flexible joint ring which is provided in corner points with sockets for the driving pins. The multi-part joint ring is formed by a collar of several oval driving loops. Each of the driving loops winds around two adjacent sockets. In order to easily permit relatively large bending angles during rotation, even in the event of a high mechanical and thermal loading of the cardan-type joint, the oval driving loops are indirectly or directly swivellably disposed on the driving pins by a pair of contact surfaces which are round in a meridian section in an axially slidable manner on the socket or on the driving loop.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaft coupling (1) comprising at least one elastomer transmission element (2). In order to meet continuously increasing requirements in terms of dynamic load capacity and long service life, and with a view to providing special protection against oxidation-caused aging in hostile environments such as high temperatures, the outer surface of the transmission element (2) is provided at least partially with an anti-aging, airtight covering (3).

Abstract: Known two-step flexible shaft couplings comprise coupling parts of relatively complex configuration. According to the invention, the coupling elements (7, 7a, 7b) are positively held at least in one circumferential direction, each coupling element comprises an axially open receiving opening that is axially engaged without play by a corresponding jaw of the other coupling part, and the elastic coupling elements comprise at least one cavity for the corresponding jaw, at least on one side of the respective receiving opening—viewed in circumferential direction—, the wall sections of each coupling element adjoining the cavity being elastically deformable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling for attaching a pair of longitudinally aligned, rotatable shafts. In one embodiment, the coupling has a pair of circular hubs having a bore through a central axis thereof. Suitable means fix a shaft within each bore. Several circular apertures are spaced around and through each hub and a hollow bushing is positioned in each circular aperture. A circular power ring is positioned between the hubs, the ring has several rounded coupling pins extending outwardly from its front and rear surfaces. Each pin is mounted within a corresponding one of the hollow bushings. In another embodiment, the coupling has the pins extend inwardly from each hub and the corresponding apertures are through the power ring. The hub pins are mounted within a corresponding one of the hollow bushings through the power rings. The invention also relates to an assembly comprising a coupling as described above, and a shaft fixed within the bore of each hub of the coupling.

Abstract: A joint body includes at least one loop package and collar bushings each having a bushing member and a first collar formed integrally thereon. The bushing members of the collar bushings are passed through the loop package, and the collars thereof axially support a first loop package side. A second collar axially supports a second loop package side and is axially joined with each bushing member. The collar bushing has at an end of the bushing member remote from the first collar a radial outer catching arrangement. A radial inner catching arrangement is provided on the second collar which forms a snap connection together with the radial outer catching arrangement. The loop package is at least partially embedded in a rubber elastic jacket.

Abstract: A vibration dampener for reducing vibration transmitted between an airboat engine and a downstream propulsion component and further for reducing a noise level created by an airboat includes a dampening plate constructed of an elastomeric material that has vibration-dampening characteristics. Sandwiched about the perimeter of the dampening plate is an outer pair of annular connecting plates connectable to the engine flywheel. Sandwiched about the dampening plate, within and in spaced relation from the outer pair of connecting plates, is an inner pair of connecting plates. The inner pair is connectable to a drive shaft leading to an airboat transmission. The vibration dampener serves to increase efficiency and part wear characteristics significantly.

Abstract: A flexible coupling for use in connecting a vehicle's drive shaft to a vehicle's wheel flange. The coupling includes first and second flexible disc members with opposed portions of the first flexible disc member rigidly connected to each other and to opposed portions on the second flexible disc member.