Patent ID: 9267547
Filing Date: 2016-02-23
CPC Classification: F16B,F16D,F16L,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A tool-less quick-disconnect power transmission coupling comprising: a) a drive hub adapted to be operably connected to a drive shaft; b) a driven hub including a peripheral groove and adapted to be operably connected to a roller journal and including an alignment structure thereon; c) at least one ball bearing disposed within a radial bore in the drive hub and selectively engageable within the peripheral groove on the driven hub; d) a locking sleeve disposed around the drive hub and engaged with the at least one ball bearing; e) a spring engaged between the sleeve and the drive hub and operable to bias the sleeve into a locked position; and f) a key that is separate from but disposed on and connected to the drive hub and selectively and directly engaged with the alignment structure disposed on the driven hub.