Patent ID: 6508714
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A coupling apparatus for connecting two shafts for rotational transmission of torque between the shafts, comprising a spool, a pair of flexible rings each mounted on said spool in axially spaced apart relation, a pair of hubs with one of said pair of hubs being attachable to one shaft and the other of said pair of hubs being attachable to the other of said shafts, each hub having a flange portion and at least two connecting members on each flange portion for connecting the respective flange to one of said flexible rings, said spool being formed in two portions with each portion comprising one half of a hollow cylinder split longitudinally and a joining ring being provided to assemble the two portions for use, said joining ring engaging the surface of said spool when assembled and being attached to said surface to hold said two portions in place.