CLASS 464, ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLECOUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS |
1 | SPEED RESPONSIVE DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING RELATIVE ROTATIONAL POSITION OF COUPLED MEMBERS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Flexible coupling structure wherein a shaft and another
member are mounted for relative rotation about a common axis and wherein
means is provided to sense velocity or change of velocity of the
shaft or other member and responsive to such sensed velocity or change
of velocity, said means acts directly or indirectly to alter the
relative rotational position of the shaft and other member between predetermined
relative rotational positions.
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2 | . Actuated by fluid or electricity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein said means acts through the medium of force derived from fluid or electrical power to alter the relative rotational position of the shaft and the other member. | |
3 | . Pivoted weight: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein said means comprises a mass swingably mounted for movement about a pivotal axis in response to centrifugal force caused by rotation of the shaft or other member. | |
4 | .. Gear segment on pivoted weight: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter wherein the relative rotational positions
of the shaft and the other member are altered via gear teeth formed
on or carried by the swingable mass so as to interact with another
set of gear teeth.
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5 | .. Pivotal movement opposed by compression of coil spring along its axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter wherein a helically wound device, which is resiliently compressible along its longitudinal axis, is mounted with respect to said swingable mass in such a manner that movement of said mass by centrifugal force is opposed by the resilient compression of said device. | |
6 | .. Pivotal movement opposed by expansion of coil spring along its axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter wherein a helically wound device, which is resiliently expansible along its longitudinal axis, is mounted with respect to said swingable mass in such a manner that movement of said mass by centrifugal force is opposed by the resilient expansion of said device. | |
7 | HAVING LUBRICATING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter provided with means for directing or applying
a fluid substance between relatively movable surfaces to reduce
friction between such relatively movable surfaces.
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8 | . Lubricant impregnated into material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein said lubricant is applied by means of a porous surface and wherein said porous surface is permeated by said fluid substance so that said flowable substance is located on and beneath the surface of said device throughout the extent of said porous surface. | |
9 | .. Metallic material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter wherein said permeated device is made of metal. | |
10 | . For overload release coupling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein said relatively movable surfaces
are associated with flexible coupling structure which permits relative
rotation between torque input and output members for as long as
said output member is subjected to a resistance to rotation greater
than a predetermined value.
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11 | . For coupling having torque transmitted via radially directed pin received in conforming aperture: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein said relatively movable surfaces
are associated with flexible coupling structure including a first
part carried by one member of the coupling, said first part being
in the form of a right cylinder with the axis of the cylinder extending
perpendicularly to, and radially outwardly from, the axis of rotation
of said one member of the coupling; and including a second part
carried by the coupling, said second part comprising means defining
a opening for receiving said first part.
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12 | .. Lubricant supplied to plural pins via common ring which encapsulates pins: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Subject matter wherein coupling structure includes a plurality
of circumferentially spaced right cylindrical parts, and said structure
further includes an annular member enclosing said parts, said annular
member comprising walls defining a path for flow of said substance
from one to another of said parts.
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13 | ... Pin includes longitudinally extending internal passage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Subject matter wherein at least one of said right cylindrical parts includes means defining a flow path for said fluid, said flow path being located internally of the external surface of said part and extending in a direction parallel to said axis of said part. | |
14 | .. Pin includes longitudinally extending internal passage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Subject matter wherein said right cylindrical part includes means defining a flow path for said fluid, said flow path being located internally of the external surface of said part and extending in a direction parallel to the axis of said part. | |
15 | . For coupling having torque transmitted via a ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein said relatively movable surfaces
are associated with flexible coupling structure including a spherical
part for transmitting torque between said relatively movable members.
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16 | . For coupling having torque transmitted via intermeshing teeth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein said relatively movable surfaces
are associated with flexible coupling structure including alternating
ridges and valleys on each of said coupled members, the ridges of
one member being received within the valleys of the other member,
and wherein torque is transmitted by surface engagement of the ridges
of one member with the ridges of the other member.
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17 | HAVING HEATING OR COOLING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter provided with means for applying heat to
or extracting heat from said subject matter.
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18 | FLEXIBLE COUPLING BETWEEN FLUID-CONDUCTING ROTARY SHAFTS (E.G., COUPLING BETWEEN SECTIONS OF DRILL STRING, ETC.): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A flexible coupling for interconnecting plural shafts, said
shafts being of tubular construction for conducting a fluid internally
of the shaft along the length thereof.
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19 | . Relative angular displacement of axes of shafts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter wherein said coupling facilitates changing the angle defined by the longitudinal axes of the shafts with respect to each other. | |
20 | . Including member deformable by relative movement between shafts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter and further including a part which is deformed when one of said shafts moves relative to the other of said shafts. | |
21 | .. Member is coiled spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Subject matter wherein said part is a helically wound resilient device. | |
22 | HAVING CLEANING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter provided with means associated with such
subject matter to maintain its cleanliness during operation.
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23 | WITH AUXILIARY INDICATOR OR ALARM: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter and further including a separate device for indicating a condition thereof or for providing a warning that an undesirable condition exists. | |
24 | FLUID COUPLING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A flexible coupling wherein a liquid or gas is used to affect
or effect the coupling.
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25 | . For transmitting limited pulsating torque (e.g., fluid drive coupling for impulse tool): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Subject matter including structure for applying torque in
cyclical pulses from an input member to a relatively rotatable output
member through the medium of said liquid or gas, and wherein means
is provided to limit the maximum torque applied during each pulse.
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26 | . Including piston axially movable in cylinder having axis coextensive with axis of rotation of coupled members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Subject matter wherein the liquid or gas is contained within a cylinder having an axis which is aligned with the rotational axis of the coupled members, and wherein a piston is mounted within the cylinder for reciprocable movement along the axis of the cylinder. | |
27 | . Including multiple piston-cylinder devices radially spaced from axis of rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Subject matter wherein a plurality of cylinders containing the liquid or gas are located in a position radially spaced from the axis of rotation of the coupled members, each of said cylinders having a piston reciprocable therein. | |
28 | . Fluid confined in enclosure having flexible walls: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Subject matter wherein the liquid or gas is contained within a device having walls made of flexible material. | |
29 | ELECTRICAL OR MAGNETIC COUPLING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A flexible coupling including electrical or magnetic means
for affecting or effecting the coupling.
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30 | OVERLOAD RELEASE COUPLING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A flexible coupling wherein means is provided for transmitting
torque between input and output members so as to accommodate relative
rotation between said members when resistance to rotation of said
output member exceeds a predetermined value, said means including
either (a) a device which is designed to rupture when said resistance
to rotation exceeds said predetermined value, or (b) a device which
slips or disengages when said resistance to rotation exceeds said
predetermined value but which automatically reengages without operator
intervention or other additional operation when said resistance
to rotation no longer exceeds said predetermined value.
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31 | . Including thermally responsive element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein said means includes a device for
sensing the temperature of a part in said coupling, and in response
to said sensed temperature, controlling the relative rotation between
the members.
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32 | . Torque transmitted via frangible element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein rotation is transmitted from the input member to the output member through the medium of a device which is designed to rupture when the resistance to rotation is greater than said predetermined value. | |
33 | .. Axially extending pin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Subject matter wherein the device is an elongated rodlike element mounted so that the longitudinal extent of the element is parallel to, or coextensive with, the axis of rotation of the coupled members. | |
34 | . Torque transmitted via radially spaced deformable roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein rotation is transmitted from the input to the output member through the medium of a device rotatable about its own axis and spaced radially from the axis of rotation of the members, and wherein the device is made of a material capable of being deformed to accommodate said relative rotation. | |
35 | . Torque transmitted via a ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein rotation is transmitted from the
input to the output member through the medium of a spherical element.
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36 | .. Axially biased: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Subject matter wherein the spherical element is resiliently biased along a line of force parallel to the rotational axes of the driving and driven members. | |
37 | . Torque transmitted via resiliently biased positive drive connection (e.g., cam and follower): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein one of said input or output members,
or an intermediate member, includes a contoured face; and the other
of said input or output members, or an intermediate member, includes
or carries a device resiliently biased into engagement with the
contoured face to provide a positive drive connection for transmitting
torque between the input and output members by contact of the device
with an abutment forming a part of the contoured face, and wherein
the shape of the abutment is such as to force the device against
its resilient bias in a direction away from the abutment to permit
said relative rotation when said resistance to rotation exceeds
said predetermined value.
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38 | .. Axially biased: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter wherein the resilient bias of said device into engagement with said contoured surface is along a line of force parallel to the rotational axes of the driving and driven members. | |
39 | ... By spring coiled about axis of rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter wherein the resilient bias is provided by a device helically wound about the axis of rotation of the driving and driven members. | |
40 | . Torque transmitted via frictional engagement of coil spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein rotation is transmitted from the
input member to the output member through the medium of a helically
coiled resilient device which frictionally engages one of said members
to transmit torque, but which slips when said resistance to rotation
is greater than said predetermined value.
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41 | . Torque transmitted via plural circumferentially spaced friction elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein one of said input or output members includes or carries a plurality of discrete frictional elements circumferentially spaced from each other about the axis of rotation of said one of said members, said frictional elements having surfaces engaged with a surface or surfaces on the other of said members to transmit rotation, the engaged surfaces slipping when the resistance to rotation exceeds said predetermined value. | |
42 | . Torque transmitted via frictional engagement of conical or frustoconical surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein rotation is transmitted from said input member to said output member by frictional engagement of surfaces having the shape of a cone or the frustum of a cone. | |
43 | .. With separate resilient member for biasing surfaces into engagement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter which further includes a disparate resilient device for biasing the conical or frustoconical surfaces into engagement. | |
44 | ... Coil spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Subject matter wherein the resilient device is a helically coiled resilient member. | |
45 | . Torque transmitted via frictional engagement of planar radially extending surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein rotation is transmitted from said input member to said output member by frictional engagement of surfaces which extend in a direction radially outwardly from, and in a plane perpendicular to, the axis of rotation of the driving and driven members. | |
46 | .. With separate resilient members for biasing surfaces into engagement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Subject matter which further includes a disparate resilient device for biasing the frictionally engaged surfaces into engagement. | |
47 | ... Coil spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Subject matter wherein the resilient device is a helically coiled resilient member. | |
48 | .... Plural, circumferentially spaced coil springs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter including a plurality of helically coiled resilient members spaced circumferentially from each other about the rotational axis of the driving and driven members. | |
49 | COUPLING DEVICE INCLUDES ENDLESS CHAIN ENGAGED WITH CIRCUMFERENTIAL TEETH ON COUPLED MEMBERS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A flexible coupling wherein the coupled members are axially spaced from each other, and each includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced, radially extending teeth, and wherein coupling structure includes a closed loop chain having grooves or openings spaced along the length thereof for receiving the teeth on the coupled members. | |
50 | COUPLING DEVICE INCLUDES ANGLED OR HINGED ROD HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS RELATIVELY RECIPROCABLE AXIALLY IN BORES IN SPACED COUPLED MEMBERS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A flexible coupling comprising an axially elongated member which is bent along its longitudinal axis or which is formed or pivotally connected sections, the opposite ends of said member being mounted for relative reciprocable axial movement in openings formed in axially spaced coupled members. | |
51 | TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A shaft or flexible coupling as defined in the ... wherein
said shaft or flexible coupling includes an element through which
rotational torque is transmitted, and wherein said element is made
of a material which is flexible.
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52 | . With stationary housing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter and further including a housing as defined
in the class definition, said housing being nonrotatable with said
shaft or coupling.
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53 | .. And threaded annulus surrounding terminal end of housing for attachment to auxiliary housing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Subject matter wherein an annular, threaded connector device
extends around the end of said housing, said threads on said connector cooperating
with complementary threads on another housing to secure said housings together.
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54 | . Element coiled sinusoidally about axially spaced driving and driven members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein said element is bent into the general shape of a sine curve, and wherein the bends of the element are curved about portions of driving and driven members spaced apart from each other in the direction of the longitudinal axis of rotation of the members. | |
55 | . Element is flaccid and operates in tension during torque transmission (e.g., belt, cable, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein said element is limp or sags under its own weight, said element being connected to driving and driven members at points spaced from each other along the longitudinal extent of said element so that rotary torque transmitted from the driving to the driven member via said element places said element in tension. | |
56 | .. Element has circular cross section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter wherein a cross section in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the element is generally circular. | |
57 | . Element has plural convolutions wound about rotational axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein said element is elongated and coiled
about a longitudinal centerline which is the rotational axis of
said element.
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58 | .. Plural radially overlapping convoluted elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter and further including an additional elongated torque transmitting element coiled about the same longitudinal centerline in a manner such that one of said elongated elements overlaps the other in a direction extending radially outwardly of said rotational axis. | |
59 | .. Single element has plural radially overlapping convolutions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter wherein said element is wound in a plurality of successive radially overlapping coils. | |
60 | .. Convoluted element has noncircular cross section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter wherein the shape of a transverse cross section taken through said element is other than circular. | |
61.1 | . Coil spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein said element is a resilient or elastic element, usually helically. | |
62.1 | .. Plural: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 61.1. Subject matter further including at least two resilient or elastic elements. | |
64.1 | ... Concentric: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62.1. Subject matter wherein one of the elements surrounds the other about a common centerline. | |
66.1 | ... Perpendicular to shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62.1. Subject matter wherein the distance on a radial line extending from the rotational axis to the centerline of the element at one end of the element is the same as the distance on a radial line extending from the rotational axis to the centerline of the element at the opposite end of the element. | |
68.1 | .... Between axially spaced plates: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66.1. Subject matter wherein driving and driven members are
resiliently connected by said elements, one of said members including
a pair of plates spaced apart axially from each other along the
rotational axis, said elements being received in the space between
said plates, and the other of said members including a radial projection
extending between said plates and engaging said elements for said
radial projections to drive said plates via said elements.
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68.2 | ..... Speed responsive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68.1. Subject matter wherein axially spaced plates have structure to adjust for velocity changes. | |
68.3 | ..... With fluid damping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68.1. Subject matter wherein axially spaced plates have vibration suppression with a system using air or liquid. | |
68.4 | ..... Interposed friction or braking element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68.1. Subject matter wherein axially spaced plates (a) have structure to increase resistance to motion or (b) utilize a motion retarding between the plates to suppress vibration. | |
68.41 | ...... With biasing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68.4. Subject matter wherein axially spaced plates have either structure to increase resistance to motion or a motion retarding between the plates including a device to influence the element into contact. | |
68.5 | ..... Including bearing detail: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68.1. Subject matter wherein axially spaced plates have fluid balancing including an anti-friction device comprising spheres movable inside a track. | |
68.6 | ..... Specified bushing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68.1. Subject matter wherein axially spaced plates have a particular lining. | |
68.7 | ..... Axially spaced springs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68.1. Subject matter wherein axially spaced plates have the resilient or elastic elements gapped along the length of the shaft. | |
68.8 | ..... Radially spaced springs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68.1. Subject matter wherein axially spaced plates have the resilient or elastic elements gapped along the line made by shaft radius. | |
68.9 | ..... Spring detail: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68.1. Subject matter wherein axially spaced plates have particular structure, e.g. configuration, material, etc., of the resilient or elastic elements. | |
68.91 | ...... Non-coiled or non-metallic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68.9. Subject matter wherein axially spaced plates include a spring detail wherein the element is (a) straight, wavy, or other shape unlike a helix or (b) plastic, wood, ceramic, or other material having poor conductivity. | |
68.92 | ...... With particular seat: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68.9. Subject matter wherein axially spaced plates include a spring detail having a specific connection of the element end or ends. | |
63.1 | .... And springs centerline spaced along shaft axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66.1. Subject matter wherein the centerline of one of the elements is spaced from the centerline of the other of the elements along the elongated member. | |
67.1 | .... Along curved centerline: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66.1. Subject matter wherein the centerline of said element is arc-shaped and extends in circumferential direction radially spaced from the shaft. | |
65.1 | ... Parallel to shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62.1. Subject matter wherein the centerline of each of the elements is spaced radially an equal distance outwardly from elongated member. | |
69 | . Plural flexible links connected to circumferentially spaced axially directed pins on drive and driven members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein driving and driven members each include a plurality of connector pins extending in an axial direction and spaced circumferentially about the axis of rotation of said members, and wherein a plurality of said elements are positioned between said members, each of said elements being elongated and joined at one point to a connector pin on one of said members and joined at a spaced point to a connector pin on the other of said members. | |
70 | . Element is annular liner within radially spaced pin-receiving opening: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein a rotary drive or driven member includes means defining an aperture spaced in a radial direction of the rotational axis of one of said members for receiving a pin extending between said members, and wherein said element comprises a ringlike device positioned between the walls of said aperture and said pin. | |
71 | .. Axially directed pin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Subject matter wherein the longitudinal axis of said pin extends in a direction generally parallel to the rotational axis of the members. | |
72 | ... Plural axially spaced liners: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Subject matter wherein there is provided a plurality of said ringlike devices spaced axially from each other, either in the same aperture or in separate apertures, in the same direction as the rotational axes of the members. | |
73 | . Element positioned between intermeshing teeth on driving and driven members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein a driving member includes a face
having surfaces defining alternating ridges and valleys, and a driven
member also includes a face having surfaces defining alternating
ridges and valleys, the ridges of one member nesting within the
valleys of the other member to provide surfaces facing each other, and
wherein said element has portions positioned between said facing
surfaces.
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74 | .. Teeth on radially overlapping surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Subject matter wherein the face having ridges and valleys
on one of said members overlaps the face having ridges and valleys
on the other of said members in a direction extending radially outwardly
of the rotational axes of the members.
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75 | ... Element is a continuous annulus extending around rotational axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Subject matter wherein said element is ringlike in shape and encircles the rotational axis of said members, said element including projecting portions around its circumference which fit between said nesting ridges and valleys. | |
76 | .. Plurality of disparate elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Subject matter including a plurality of individually separable
elements.
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77 | . Element is an open loop spring curved about rotational axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein said element is an elongated resilient device bent into the general shape of an open circle with the free ends spaced from each other on one side of the rotational axis of members interconnected by said element, and the curved portion between the ends extends around the rotational axis. | |
78 | . Element is a tube with slot through wall to provide flexibility: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein said element is an elongated tube having an opening cut through the wall thereof to facilitate flexure of the element. | |
79 | . Element includes diverging wall portions defining annular groove completely surrounding Rotational axis (e.g., bellows): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein said element comprises a pair of walls which meet at a common juncture and diverge from said juncture, said walls at said juncture following a circular circumferential path which surrounds and completely encloses the rotational axis of said element with said diverging walls defining a groove surrounding said rotational axis. | |
80 | .. Nonmetallic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter wherein said element is formed of a material other than metal. | |
81 | . Plural circumferentially spaced elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein there is provided a plurality of said elements spaced circumferentially from each other about the rotational axes of driving and driven members interconnected by said elements. | |
82 | .. Extending between radially overlapping surfaces on driving and driven members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter wherein one of said members has a surface which overlaps a surface of the other of said members in a direction extending radially outwardly of the rotational axis, and wherein said elements extend between and interconnect said overlapping surfaces. | |
83 | ... Nonmetallic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Subject matter wherein said elements are made of a material other than metal. | |
84 | .. Elements are bowed leaf springs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter wherein said elements have a substantial length and width as compared to a thickness dimension, and are curved in the relaxed condition for deflection along said curve to provide flexure during torque transmission. | |
85 | .. Nonmetallic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter wherein said elements are formed of a material other than metal. | |
86 | .. Axially extending torsion bars: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter wherein said elements are each in the form of an elongated rodlike device, and wherein flexibility is obtained by twist of said elements about their longitudinal axis. | |
87 | . Nonmetallic element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein said element is made of a material other than metal. | |
88 | .. Element is hollow sleeve surrounding rotational axis and connected at opposite ends to axially spaced torque transmitting surfaces on driving and driven members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter wherein said element is an elongated tube, the longitudinal axis of which is coincident with the rotational axes of driving and driven members interconnected by it, said tube being connected at one end to a torque transmitting surface on said driving member and being connected at the opposite end to a torque transmitting surface on said driven member. | |
89 | .. Extending between radially overlapping surfaces on driving and driven members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter wherein one of a driving or driven member interconnected by said element has a surface which overlaps a surface on the other member in a direction extending radially outwardly of the rotational axis of said members, and wherein said element extends between and interconnects said overlapping surfaces. | |
90 | ... Plural elements radially overlapping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Subject matter wherein a plurality of said elements are arranged in such a manner that one of said elements is positioned radially outwardly of another of said elements. | |
91 | ... Plural elements axially spaced along rotational axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Subject matter wherein a plurality of said elements are spaced from each other along the rotational axes of the members. | |
92 | .. Annular element between and coincident with drive and driven members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter wherein said element comprises a ring-like or apertured disc-like body having a rotational center which is coincident with the longitudinal axis of driving and driven members that are interconnected by said body. | |
93 | ... Including means to receive radially spaced axially extending projection on drive and driven members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter wherein said body is provided with grooves or apertures for receiving an axially extending projection carried by each of said driving and driven members, said projections being spaced radially from the rotational axis of said members. | |
94 | .... Laminated element or plural elements abutting or spaced along rotational axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Subject matter wherein said body is formed of a plurality of laminated nonmetallic parts, or wherein a plurality of said bodies are distributed along the rotational axis of said members in either contacting or spaced apart relationship. | |
95 | ..... With disparate spacer between plural separable elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Subject matter wherein said bodies are separable and spaced apart axially from each other, and wherein a separate spacer member formed of a different material than said bodies is positioned between said bodies. | |
96 | ... Laminated element or plural elements abutting or spaced along axis of rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter wherein said body is formed of a plurality
of nonmetallic parts laminated together, or wherein a plurality
of said bodies are distributed along the rotational axis of said members
in either contacting or spaced apart relationship.
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97 | . Element is a torsion bar having a longitudinal axis coincident with the rotational axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein said element is an elongated rod
which transmits torque by rotation about its longitudinal axis which
is coincident with the axes of the members, and wherein flexibility
is obtained by twist of said rod about its longitudinal axis.
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98 | . Element is plate with external edge completely surrounding rotational axis (e.g., disc): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein said element connects driving and driven members and comprises a disc-like body having a center of rotation coinciding with, and an outer circumferential edge completely surrounding the rotational axes of the members. | |
99 | .. Plural axially spaced plates: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Subject matter wherein a plurality of said bodies are spaced apart axially from each other along the rotational axis. | |
100 | . Element is leaf spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein said element is a strip-like body having a substantially greater length and width when compared to its thickness dimension. | |
101 | .. Bowed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein said body is curved in the relaxed
condition for deflection along said curve to provide flexure during
torque transmission.
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102 | SEPARATE COUPLING DEVICE MOVABLE RADIALLY OF AXES TORQUE TRANSMITTING MEMBERS TO ACCOMMODATE PARALLEL, MISALIGNED AXES (E.G., OLDHAM COUPLING): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A flexible coupling including a disparate device positioned and between drive and driven members having rotational axes which are parallel but out of alignment with each other, said device being mounted for reciprocable movement in a radial direction during each revolution of the drive and driven members. | |
103 | . Coupling device includes rolling body for transmitting torque: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter wherein torque is transmitted between the drive and driven members via a spherical or other rotary body, mounted for rotary motion about its own axis, which is spaced from the rotational axis of the drive and driven members. | |
104 | . Coupling device has aperture or groove for receiving complementary driving projection on torque transmitting members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter wherein said coupling device includes means defining an opening or channel into which is positioned a protuberance carried by the drive or driven member for relative reciprocable movement of said protuberance in said opening or channel. | |
105 | .. Projection-receiving slot extends completely through thickness dimension of coupler: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Subject matter wherein said device includes oppositely facing surfaces longitudinally spaced from each other along the rotational axes of the drive and driven members, and wherein said opening extends from one of said surfaces through the other of said surfaces. | |
106 | COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A flexible coupling including structure which facilitates
transfer of rotary torque between members wherein the rotational
axes of the members are out of alignment with each other, or wherein
the rotational axis of one of the members defines an angle of less
than 180° with the rotational axis of the other of the members.
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107 | . Coupling between wheel and vertically oriented shaft (e.g., millstone): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter wherein one of the members is a shaft having
its rotational axis oriented in a vertical direction, and the other
of the members is a rotary body including a hub portion mounted
on said shaft for facilitating relative angular movement of the
rotational axis of the hub with respect to the rotational axis of
the shaft.
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108 | .. Wheel mounted on rolling body: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter wherein balls or rollers support said hub for rotation. | |
109 | . Coupling includes relatively movable gear segments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter wherein said structure includes relatively
movable parts having teeth interengageable with each other, wherein
teeth on one of the parts sequentially move from engaged to disengaged
positions with respect to cooperating teeth on the other of said
parts when the axes of said members move to different relative angular
positions.
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110 | . Coupling transmits torque via semicylindrical segments separated by pivot pin (e.g., slipper bearing): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter wherein said structure includes a pair of spaced semicylindrical parts interconnected between their ends by a pivot pin, the semicylindrical parts and pivot pin being received in a cylindrical aperture of one of said members, and the other of said members including an axially extending tongue portion pivotally mounted on said pin. | |
111 | . Tripod coupling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter wherein said structure includes three pins extending along its own axis which is angularly related with respect to the rotational axes of the driving and driven members, and the axes of the pins being circumferentially spaced 120° apart about the rotational axes of the driving and driven members. | |
112 | . Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter wherein said structure includes an element
having a cylindrical surface wherein the axis of the cylinder extends
in a radial direction perpendicular to the rotational axis of a
part which carries the element.
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113 | .. With additional axially spaced torque-transmitting coupling which facilitates relative movement between members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter , and further including an additional coupling spaced from said element in a direction along the rotational axes of said coupled members, said additional coupling facilitating relative movement of said coupled members during torque transmission. | |
114 | ... Radially directed pin in each coupling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Subject matter wherein said additional coupling also includes an element having a cylindrical surface wherein the axis of the cylinder extends in a radial direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation of a part which carries the element. | |
115 | .... Pin slidable axially in slot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein one of said members includes walls defining a passage extending in the same direction as the rotational axis of said one of said members, said passageway receiving one of said elements and permitting relative axial movement of said one of said elements between said walls. | |
116 | ..... Axially spaced pin-carrying parts interconnected by pivotal head and socket centering joint: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter wherein a separate part carries each of said axially spaced coupling elements, and wherein one of said parts includes head structure arranged along the axis of rotation of interconnected members, and said other of said parts includes socket structure also arranged along the axis of rotation of said interconnected members, said head being received in said socket for relative pivotal movement to provide a centering effect. | |
117 | .... Plural pins in each coupling with pin ends spaced 90 degrees apart: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein each of said parts carries a plurality of cylindrical elements, the ends of said elements on each part being spaced 90° circumferentially about the rotational axis of the part. | |
118 | ..... Axially spaced pin-carrying parts interconnected by pivotal head and socket centering joint: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Subject matter wherein a separate part carries each of said axially spaced coupling elements, and wherein one of said parts includes head structure arranged along the axis of rotation of said interconnected members, and said other of said parts includes socket structure also arranged along the axis of rotation of said interconnected members, said head being received in said socket for relative pivotal movement to provide a centering effect. | |
119 | .... Pins in sequential couplings oriented at right angles to each other: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein the axis of the cylindrical element in one of said couplings is oriented 90° with respect to the axis of said element in said axially spaced coupling. | |
120 | .. Pin slidable axially in slot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein one of said members includes walls defining a passage extending in the same direction as the rotational axis of said one of said members, said passageway receiving said element and permitting relative axial movement of said element between said walls. | |
121 | ... Pin carried by intermediate element and slidable axially in slots in both coupled members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Subject matter wherein each of said members includes walls defining a passage extending in the same direction as the rotational axis of said members, and wherein said element, carried by a separate part between said members, is positioned for relative axial movement in the passageways between the wall of each of said members. | |
122 | ... Pin carries disparate sleeve engaged with slot walls: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Subject matter wherein a separate member encircles said element and is movable therewith for engagement with the walls defining said passageway to guide said element during said relative axial movement. | |
123 | .... Sleeve rotatable about pin axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter wherein said separate member is rotatable about the axis of said element. | |
124 | ..... Sleeve has spherical or semispherical bearing surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter wherein the surface of said member engageable with said walls is spherical or semispherical in cross-sectional configuration. | |
125 | .. Plural pins received in conforming apertures in ring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein an annulus having a circumferentially
continuous wall surrounds the axis of rotation of said members,
said wall being provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced
openings, each of said openings receiving one of a plurality of
circumferentially spaced torque transmitting elements.
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126 | ... Split ring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Subject matter wherein said annulus is formed of separate parts, each of said parts including surface portions configured to provide a part of said openings. | |
127 | .. With particular balancing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to structure
for minimizing vibration imparted to coupled members during torque transmission.
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128 | .. With particular bearing cup surrounding pin end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to a separate cap which is positioned over the end of said element, said cap enclosing the top and extending at least partially along the cylindrical side surfaces of said element. | |
129 | ... Spherical or semispherical cup: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Subject matter wherein the external surface of said cap is spherical or semispherical in cross-sectional configuration. | |
130 | ... And disparate device for securing cup to pin or receiver: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Subject matter and further including a separate member for attaching said cap to said element or to a device which receives said element. | |
131 | ... And flexible seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Subject matter and further including a seal formed of flexible
material, e.g., a lubricant seal.
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132 | .. With particular bearing or bushing mounted on pin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to a separate device encircling said element for minimizing friction between said element and a part which pivots relative to said element. | |
133 | .. With particular flexible seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to a seal
made of flexible material, e.g., a lubricant seal.
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134 | .. With particular yoke providing pin-receiving aperture: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to structure which is U-shaped or Y-shaped with one leg on each side of the axis of rotation of said members, the legs including openings for receiving a plurality of elements. | |
135 | ... Split yoke: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Subject matter wherein said structure is formed of separable parts. | |
136 | .. Plural pins carried by intermediate member with pin ends spaced 90 degrees apart: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein a plurality of said cylindrical elements
are carried by structure which is mounted between said members,
and wherein the ends of said elements are spaced circumferentially
90° apart.
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137 | . Coupling transmits torque via axially directed pin radially spaced from rotational axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter wherein said structure includes an element
having a cylindrical surface, and wherein the axis of the cylinder
is radially spaced from the axis of rotation of said members and
extends in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of said
members.
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138 | .. Particular pivotal mounting for pin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to means for mounting the element relative to its supporting structure in order to facilitate pivotal motion of the element. | |
139 | . Coupling transmits torque via radially spaced ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter wherein said structure includes a spherical
element spaced radially from the axis of rotation of said members
for transmitting torque between said members.
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140 | .. With additional axially spaced torque-transmitting coupling which facilitates relative movement between members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Subject matter and further including an additional coupling spaced from said spherical element in a direction along the rotational axes of said coupled members, said additional coupling facilitating relative movement of said coupled members during torque transmission. | |
141 | .. Ball mounted in groove for relative axial movement with respect to coupled member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Subject matter wherein said spherical element is mounted in an axially extending channel formed in one of said members for relative axial movement of said element with respect to said one of said members. | |
142 | ... Mounted for relative axial movement with respect to both coupled members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Subject matter wherein the other of said coupled members also includes means permitting relative axial movement between said element and said other of said coupled members. | |
143 | .... Grooves formed in radially overlapping elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Subject matter wherein an internal axially extending channel is formed on one of said members, and an external axially extending channel is formed on the other of said members, said internal channel being located radially outwardly from said external channel with and said spherical element being positioned for relative axial movement in each of said channels. | |
144 | ..... Intersecting grooves: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 143. Subject matter wherein the internal channel is out of alignment in an axial direction with the external channel. | |
145 | ..... With intermediate positioning cage for ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 143. Subject matter wherein a separate annular device is positioned intermediate said channels, said device including openings for receiving said spherical element. | |
146 | ...... Bottom wall of groove in outer member is parallel to axial centerline of outer member (e.g., internally grooved cylinder): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter wherein said internal channel is defined by opposed side walls and a top wall, and said top wall extends in a direction parallel to the axial centerline of the member having said internal channel formed therein. | |
147 | . Torque transmitted via intermediate element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter wherein said structure includes means interconnecting driving and driven members, said means being relatively movable with respect to each of said members. | |
148 | .. Element carries or receives hook on opposite ends for connection to drive and driven members (e.g., link chain): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Subject matter wherein said interconnecting means includes
cooperating parts, at least one of said parts including a portion
bent back upon itself along the rotational axis to provide a loop which
cooperates with a portion on the other of said parts to accommodate
said relative movement during torque transmission.
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149 | .. Axially intermeshing teeth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Subject matter wherein said interconnecting means includes
a body having opposite end faces, each of said end faces having
a surface defined by alternating axially facing ridges and valleys,
said surfaces cooperating with complementary axially facing surfaces
on said members to accommodate said relative movement during torque
transmission.
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150 | .. Intermediate element located between overlapping surfaces on drive and driven members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Subject matter wherein said interconnecting means includes a body positioned relative to the driving and driven members in such a manner that a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation of said members intersects surface portions of said body and both of said members. | |
151 | ... Intermediate element is externally grooved or ribbed sphere: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Subject matter wherein said body is spherical and includes slots or projections on its outer surface for cooperating with complementary surfaces on the driving and driven members. | |
152 | ... Plural circumferentially spaced intermediate elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Subject matter including a plurality of said bodies circumferentially spaced from each other around the rotational axes of said driving and driven members. | |
153 | .. Intermediate element includes internal openings at opposite ends for receiving axially spaced ends on drive and driven members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Subject matter wherein said interconnecting means comprises a body having opposite ends spaced axially along the axis of rotation, and wherein each of said ends includes a wall having a circumferentially continuous surface facing inwardly toward the rotational axis and configured to receive and mate with a complementary outwardly facing surface on axially spaced ends of the driving and driven members. | |
154 | ... Intermeshing teeth on element and members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Subject matter wherein said inwardly facing surfaces comprise
alternating ridges and valleys which mesh with complementary alternating
ridges and valleys forming said outwardly facing surfaces.
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155 | .. Intermediate member includes external surface at opposite ends received in complementary openings in axially spaced ends of driving and driven members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Subject matter wherein said interconnecting means comprises a body having opposite ends spaced axially along the axis of rotation, and wherein each of said ends includes a circumferentially continuous surface facing outwardly of the rotational axis, said outwardly facing surface being configured to mate with complementary inwardly facing surfaces defining openings in axially spaced ends of the driving and driven members. | |
156 | ... Intermeshing teeth on element and members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Subject matter wherein said outwardly facing surfaces comprise
alternately ridges and valleys which nest with complementary alternating
ridges and valleys forming said inwardly facing surfaces.
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157 | . Torque transmitted via intermeshing teeth on drive and driven members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter wherein a surface on one of said members
includes a plurality of alternating ridges and valleys which mate
with a plurality of alternating ridges and valleys formed on a surface
of the other of said members.
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158 | .. Teeth on radially overlapping surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein the alternating ridges and valleys
on one of said members are formed on an inwardly facing surface
which is located radially outwardly from the other of said surfaces
having said alternating ridges and valleys.
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159 | ... Spherical or semispherical surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein at least one of said surfaces carrying said alternating ridges and valleys is spherical or partially spherical in shape. | |
160 | COUPLING FACILITATES RELATIVE ROTARY DISPLACEMENT BETWEEN COUPLED MEMBERS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A flexible coupling wherein means is provided to accommodate
relative rotation between coupled members about their respective
rotational axes.
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161 | . Members coupled via axially movable, resiliently biased intermediate element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Subject matter wherein torque is transmitted from one member to the other via a separate body, said body being movable relative to both of said members along the axis of rotation of the members, and said body being biased by a spring along said axial direction. | |
162 | COUPLING FACILITATES RELATIVE AXIAL MOTION BETWEEN COUPLED MEMBERS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A flexible coupling having means to accommodate relative
movement between the coupled members along their rotational axes.
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163 | . Coupling between rotary drive table and axially movable drill string: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 162. Subject matter wherein one of said members is a rotating
pipe used in an earth-boring operation, and the other of said members
is a device positioned around the external circumference of the
pipe for transmitting rotary torque to the pipe.
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164 | .. Coupler includes endless belt or chain run engageable with drill string and movable in direction of axial advance: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Subject matter wherein said coupling means comprises a closed loop belt or chain entrained for movement around and between spaced rotational axes, and wherein one run of said belt or chain engages and moves with said pipe along the rotational axis of the pipe. | |
165 | .. Coupler includes antifriction rolling body engageable with drill string: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Subject matter wherein said coupling means includes a body rotatable about its own axis and engaging the external periphery of the pipe for facilitating axial movement of the pipe. | |
166 | ... With screw device for adjusting radial position of rolling body: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter and including an elongated threaded member rotatable about its own axis and coupled to said rotary body in such a manner that rotary movement of the threaded member causes linear movement of said rotary body in a direction toward or away from the rotational axis of the pipe. | |
167 | . Coupler includes antifriction rolling body engageable with axially moveable member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 162. Subject matter wherein said coupling means includes a body
rotatable about its own axis and engaging the external periphery
of one of said members for facilitating axial movement of said one
of said members.
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168 | .. Recirculating rolling bodies: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter wherein a plurality of bodies mounted for movement individually along a closed loop path are supported for engagement with said axially movable member along a axial extent of the member. | |
169 | . Including spring to bias member in axial direction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 162. Subject matter wherein a resilient device is associated
with one of said members to bias said member along the rotational
axis of the member.
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170 | HOUSING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A housing as defined in the ... .
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171 | . Rigid semispherical surface on one housing part slidably engaged with surface on mating housing part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter wherein said enclosure is formed of a plurality of relatively movable components, one of said components being rigid and having a semispherical surface portion which engages a corresponding surface portion on another of said components. | |
172 | . Telescoping cylindrical housing members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter wherein said enclosure is formed of a plurality
of cylindrical components, one of said components fitting within
the other of said components, and said components being mounted
with respect to each other for relative movement along the rotational
axis of the shaft or coupling which is surrounded by said enclosure.
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173 | . Flexible housing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter wherein the enclosure is formed of a material
which is flexible, per se, or which is configured in such a manner
as to permit flexure.
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174 | .. Helically coiled member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Subject matter wherein said enclosure includes a helically coiled component. | |
175 | .. Corrugated structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Subject matter wherein said enclosure has an undulating
surface.
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176 | . Pivotally mounted housing supported for movement between open and closed positions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter wherein said enclosure includes a component which is pivotally supported about an axis so that said component can be moved to permit access to the shaft or coupling surrounded by said enclosure. | |
177 | . Separably connected housings for separably connected shafts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter comprising separate enclosures for separate
shafts and including means for interconnecting said separate enclosures
when said shafts are interconnected.
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178 | . With rolling body supporting shaft in housing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter wherein a body rotatable about its own axis is mounted between said enclosure and a shaft surrounded by said enclosure for facilitating rotation of said shaft within said enclosure. | |
179 | SHAFTING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A shaft as defined in the ... .
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180 | . Particular vibration dampening or balancing structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 179. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to structure
associated with the shaft for the purpose of minimizing unwanted
vibrations during torque transmission or for providing a desirable
balance to the shaft structure.
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181 | . Nonmetallic shaft or component: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 179. Subject matter wherein said shaft or a portion thereof is
made of a material other than metal.
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182 | . With disparate device for coupling shaft to additional shaft or rotary body: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 179. Subject matter wherein separate means is provided to connect
the shaft to another shaft or to another rotary body.
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183 | . Hollow or layered shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 179. Subject matter wherein said shaft is hollow along its length,
or wherein the shaft is formed of plural concentric layers of material.
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184 | GUDGEONS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A gudgeon as defined in the ... .
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185 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter not provided for in the previous subclasses. | |
900 | ELECTRICALLY INSULATIVE MEMBER: |
Structure wherein significance is attributed to the use of a material having electrically insulative properties in a shaft or shaft coupling. | |
901 | RAPID ATTACHMENT OR RELEASE: |
Structure wherein significance is attributed to means which enables coupled members to be quickly connected or disconnected. | |
902 | PARTICULAR MATERIAL: |
Structure wherein significance is attributed to the particular composition of material used in making a structure of this class. | |
903 | . Nonmetal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 902. Subject matter wherein the composition includes a nonmetallic component. | |
904 | HOMOKINETIC COUPLING: |
A flexible coupling wherein significance is attributed to structure that obtains a uniform angular velocity between input and output members. | |
905 | . Torque transmitted via radially extending pin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 904. Subject matter wherein torque is transmitted by a pin which extends radially outwardly of the rotational axes of the coupled members. | |
906 | . Torque transmitted via radially spaced balls: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 904. Subject matter wherein torque is transmitted by spherical elements spaced radially outwardly of the rotational axis of the coupled members. | |
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