FLEXIBLE METALLIC COUPLING FOR DRIVE SHAFTS MADE BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

    公开(公告)号:US20240328464A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-03

    申请号:US18190666

    申请日:2023-03-27

    CPC classification number: F16D3/56

    Abstract: A metallic coupling for a drive shaft includes a first cylindrical flange extending axially along a center axis and a second cylindrical flange extending axially along the center axis and spaced axially from the first cylindrical flange. The metallic coupling also includes a first plurality and a second plurality of connectors. Each connector of the first plurality of connectors extends from the first cylindrical flange to the second cylindrical flange and are spaced circumferentially apart from each other about the center axis. Each connector of the second plurality of connectors also extends from the first cylindrical flange to the second cylindrical flange and are spaced circumferentially apart from each other about the center axis. The second plurality of connectors are radially inward from the first plurality of connectors relative to the center axis. An annular gap is radially between the first plurality of connectors and the second plurality of connectors.

    Variable spring constant torque coupler

    公开(公告)号:US09676104B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-13

    申请号:US14712046

    申请日:2015-05-14

    CPC classification number: B25J19/068 F16D3/56 F16D3/70 F16D2300/18 Y10T464/20

    Abstract: A torque coupler includes a first torque plate having a first slot extending in a radial direction, and a second torque plate having a second slot extending in the radial direction. The second slot has a side formed of a flexible beam. A cam plate is pivotable about an axis, and has a cam slot having a first portion at a first radial distance from the axis and a second portion at a second radial distance, where the second distance is greater than the first distance. A torque transfer member is slidably received within the first slot, the second slot, and the cam slot. The transfer member transferring torque between the first and second torque plates. A drive device rotates the cam plate about the axis, which causes the first cam slot to radially slide the transfer member along the flexible beam.

    UNIVERSAL JOINT
    4.
    发明申请
    UNIVERSAL JOINT 审中-公开
    通用接头

    公开(公告)号:US20170002871A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-05

    申请号:US15195892

    申请日:2016-06-28

    CPC classification number: F16D3/56 E21B17/20

    Abstract: A universal joint assembled to a drill string transfers torque and axial force between two components where the shafts of the components are not completely aligned. The universal joint includes end members connected to opposite ends of a cable for connecting to components of the drill string. As the joint rotates the cable flexes to accommodate misalignment between the connected drill string components.

    Abstract translation: 组合到钻柱的万向接头在两个部件之间传递扭矩和轴向力,其中部件的轴不完全对准。 万向接头包括连接到电缆的相对端的端部构件,用于连接到钻柱的部件。 当接头旋转时,电缆弯曲以适应所连接的钻柱部件之间的未对准。

    Flat spring torsional vibration dampers
    5.
    发明授权
    Flat spring torsional vibration dampers 有权
    扁平弹簧扭转振动阻尼器

    公开(公告)号:US09328774B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-03

    申请号:US14706454

    申请日:2015-05-07

    CPC classification number: F16D3/56 F16D3/12 F16F15/1336

    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first part, a second part that is rotatably mounted with respect to the first part, a flat spring, and one or more engaging members. The flat spring extends from a first end to a second end and is able to bend in a first direction and a second direction. The one or more engaging members are connected to the second part and engage the flat spring at a location between the first end of the flat spring and the second end of the flat spring to restrict bending of the flat spring in at least one of the first direction or the second direction.

    Abstract translation: 一种设备包括第一部分,相对于第一部分可旋转地安装的第二部分,平板弹簧和一个或多个接合部件。 平板弹簧从第一端延伸到第二端,并且能够在第一方向和第二方向上弯曲。 一个或多个接合构件连接到第二部分并且在板簧的第一端和板簧的第二端之间的位置处接合板簧以限制板簧在至少一个第一 方向或第二方向。

    Variable Stiffness Actuator With Large Range of Stiffness
    6.
    发明申请
    Variable Stiffness Actuator With Large Range of Stiffness 有权
    具有大范围刚度的可变刚度致动器

    公开(公告)号:US20160082603A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-24

    申请号:US14786881

    申请日:2014-04-24

    Abstract: In one embodiment, a selectable-rate spring comprises a flexure bar connected to a rotatable shaft, the flexure bar having at least one arched portion. The selectable-rate spring also includes at least one rotational contactor connectable to a link member, wherein the rotational contactor rotates about an axis while maintaining contact with the arched portion of the flexure bar. As the rotational contactor rotates, it changes the connection stiffness between the rotatable shaft and the link member.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,可选速率弹簧包括连接到可旋转轴的挠曲杆,所述挠曲杆具有至少一个拱形部分。 可选择速率弹簧还包括可连接到连杆构件的至少一个旋转接触器,其中旋转接触器围绕轴线旋转,同时保持与弯曲杆的拱形部分的接触。 当旋转接触器旋转时,其改变可旋转轴和连杆构件之间的连接刚度。

    TORSIONALLY FLEXIBLE COUPLING
    7.
    发明申请
    TORSIONALLY FLEXIBLE COUPLING 有权
    扭转灵活耦合

    公开(公告)号:US20140121028A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-01

    申请号:US14063461

    申请日:2013-10-25

    CPC classification number: F16D3/64 F16D3/56 F16D3/66

    Abstract: A torsionally flexible coupling comprises an inner part having a rotating shaft, an outer part extending around the inner part and arranged coaxially thereto, and spring elements or spring packs arranged between the inner part and the outer part and spaced in circumferential direction, wherein each spring element or spring pack is clamped at a radially outer end in a clamping support on the outer part, and a radially inner end is flexibly engaged with a corresponding groove on the inner part. In position of rest the spring elements or spring packs are angled relative to a radial direction passing through the respective clamping support and are inclined against the main direction of rotation of the coupling. Such an inclined position of the spring elements or spring packs allows a reduction of the portion of damping caused by friction so that damping can become predominantly hydraulic.

    Abstract translation: 扭转柔性联轴器包括具有旋转轴的内部部分,围绕内部部分延伸并与其同轴布置的外部部分以及布置在内部部分和外部部分之间并沿圆周方向间隔开的弹簧元件或弹簧组件,其中每个弹簧 元件或弹簧组件被夹紧在外部部件上的夹持支撑件中的径向外端处,并且径向内端部与内部部件上的相应凹槽柔性地接合。 在休息位置,弹簧元件或弹簧组件相对于穿过相应的夹紧支撑件的径向成角度,并且相对于联接器的主要旋转方向倾斜。 弹簧元件或弹簧组件的这种倾斜位置允许减少由摩擦引起的阻尼部分,使得阻尼可主要成为液压的。

    TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER OR ROTATIONALLY ELASTIC COUPLING
    8.
    发明申请
    TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER OR ROTATIONALLY ELASTIC COUPLING 有权
    扭转振动阻尼器或旋转弹性联轴器

    公开(公告)号:US20140066215A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-06

    申请号:US13934057

    申请日:2013-07-02

    Abstract: A torsional vibration damper or rotationally elastic coupling comprises: an outer housing including a flange; an inner part arranged within and rotatable relative to the outer housing; a plurality of intermediate pieces arranged around the inner part and spaced apart from each other in circumferential direction so as to form a plurality of chambers filled with a damping medium; a plurality of leaf spring assemblies having one or more leaf springs, said leaf spring assemblies being arranged in said chambers and having outer end portions engaging with receptacles formed between neighbouring intermediate pieces and inner end portions engaging with the inner part; and a clamping ring extending around the intermediate pieces and the leaf spring assemblies for securing the leaf spring assemblies between the intermediate pieces.

    Abstract translation: 一种扭转振动阻尼器或旋转弹性联轴器包括:外壳,包括凸缘; 内部部件,其布置在所述外部壳体内并且可相对于所述外部壳体旋转; 多个中间片,其围绕所述内部部分布置并且在圆周方向上彼此间隔开,以形成填充有阻尼介质的多个室; 具有一个或多个板簧的多个板簧组件,所述板簧组件布置在所述室中,并且具有与相邻的中间件之间形成的容纳部与与内部部分接合的内端部接合的外端部; 以及围绕中间件和片簧组件延伸的夹紧环,用于将片簧组件固定在中间件之间。

    System and method for spacecraft attitude control
    9.
    发明申请
    System and method for spacecraft attitude control 失效
    航天器姿态控制系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20020040950A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-11

    申请号:US09905179

    申请日:2001-01-23

    Abstract: A momentum management system for attitude control of a spacecraft includes a housing to be fixed to the spacecraft and a momentum wheel rotor in the housing for storing angular momentum. A gimbal assembly mounts the rotor in the housing. The rotor is driven by a drive with its output coupled to the rotor. A torque generation imparts torque to the rotor about axes orthogonal to the drive axis. The gimbal assembly includes a gimbal ring coupling the drive output to the rotor. The gimbal ring in turn includes flexure joints connecting the gimbal ring to the drive and the rotor. The flexure joints are configured to permit the rotor to tilt about two flexure axes orthogonal to the drive axis to incline the rotor axis through a range of angles from about 0 degrees to about 7 degrees with respect to the drive axis under the control of said torque generation device. The preferred flexure joint is formed from two resilient, crossing webs. The webs have ring ends connected to the body of the gimbal ring and mounting ends connected to either the drive or the rotor. The system includes a launch restraint system to limit movement of the rotor along the drive axis, including a stop mounted on the drive output and a cage mounted on the rotor, surrounding the stop. Under high acceleration, the cage engages the stop to support the rotor, relieving excess stress on the flexures of the gimbal suspension. The launch restraint system also includes deflection stops adjacent opposite sides of each web of each flexure for limiting deflection of the webs.

    Abstract translation: 用于航天器姿态控制的动量管理系统包括固定到航天器的壳体和用于存储角动量的壳体中的动量轮转子。 万向节组件将转子安装在壳体中。 转子由驱动器驱动,其输出端连接到转子。 转矩产生使转子绕转轴垂直于驱动轴。 万向节组件包括将驱动输出连接到转子的万向环。 万向节环又包括将万向节环连接到驱动器和转子的挠性接头。 弯曲接头构造成允许转子围绕垂直于驱动轴线的两个弯曲轴线倾斜,以在转子轴线的所有扭矩控制下相对于驱动轴线从约0度至约7度的角度范围内倾斜转子轴线 生成装置。 优选的弯曲接头由两个弹性交叉的腹板形成。 腹板具有连接到万向环的主体的环形端和连接到驱动器或转子的安装端。 该系统包括一个启动限制系统,用于限制转子沿着驱动轴的移动,包括安装在驱动输出上的止动件和围绕止动件的转子上安装的保持架。 在高加速度下,保持架接合止动件以支撑转子,从而缓解万向架悬架的弯曲上的过大应力。 发射约束系统还包括与每个挠曲件的每个腹板的相对侧相邻的偏转止动件,用于限制腹板的偏转。

    Drive apparatus with a resilient coupling for a power seat
    10.
    发明授权
    Drive apparatus with a resilient coupling for a power seat 失效
    具有用于动力座椅的弹性联轴器的驱动装置

    公开(公告)号:US5823499A

    公开(公告)日:1998-10-20

    申请号:US706146

    申请日:1996-09-20

    Abstract: A drive apparatus includes an electric motor, a speed reducer and a coupling member located between the motor and the speed reducer. The output shaft of the motor and the input shaft of the speed reducer are provided with longitudinally extending grooves having a square or rectangular cross section in which barrel members having the mating cross section are inserted, respectively to absorb any gap therebetween. The box like barrel member has four segments which are brought into resilient contact with the groove.

    Abstract translation: 驱动装置包括电动机,减速器和位于电动机和减速器之间的联接构件。 电动机的输出轴和减速器的输入轴设置有纵向延伸的槽,其具有正方形或矩形横截面,其中分别插入具有配合横截面的筒构件以吸收其间的任何间隙。 盒状筒状体具有四个与槽成弹性接触的部分。

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