Patent ID: 6875114
Filing Date: 2005-04-05
Classification: F16D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A shaft coupling assembly comprising: a driving shaft having a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end, the first end adapted to be driven by a prime mover and the second end having a pair of tabs extending axially outwardly therefrom; a driven shaft having a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end, the first end adapted for connection to a rotating machine and the second end having a pair of tabs extending axially outwardly therefrom; and a coupling main body having a central aperture formed therein, the aperture adapted to receive the tabs of said driving shaft and the tabs of said driven shaft in opposing sides thereof to transfer rotation from said driving shaft to said driven shaft; wherein at least one of the tabs of said driving shaft and the tabs of said driven shaft has a surface that is tapered and in contact with said coupling main body.