Patent ID: 6413006
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: F16D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A connection of a hollow shaft (1) with a shaft (3) which fits and engages therein in an operating position, comprising the hollow shaft (1) having a pinion (4) on one end and a slotted region (2) on an open insertion end (10) facing away from the pinion (4) and into which the shaft (3) fits and engages, and at least one clamping or tightening element (5) adjustable with respect to its diameter and enclosing the slotted region (2) for clamping the slotted region (2) with the shaft (3), the slotted region (2) having at least one slot (9) extending in an axial direction of the hollow shaft (1), such slot having a first end facing the pinion (4) and a second end facing the open insertion end (10), wherein the at least one slot (9) is closed on both of its first and second ends, and wherein the second end of the at least one slot (9) is spaced from the insertion end (10) of the hollow shaft (1).