Patent ID: 8021267
Filing Date: 2011-09-20
Classification: F02C,F05D,F16D,F16H

Abstract:
1. A coupling assembly for transmitting torque between a first body and a second body comprising: a diaphragm plate extending radially between a radially inner periphery fixed for rotation with the first body to a radially outer periphery, said first diaphragm plate operable to elastically deform in response to changes in the axial positions of the first and second bodies relative to one another; and a socket assembly engaged with said radially outer periphery of said first diaphragm plate for concurrent axial movement in response to changes in the axial positions of the first and second bodies relative to one another and also for transmitting torque between the second body and said diaphragm plate, said socket assembly including a radially-accommodating structure operable to at least partially move in response to changes in an outer profile of the second body, and wherein said diaphragm plate and said socket assembly are engaged such that said socket assembly does not impart axial loading on said diaphragm plate in response to changes in the outer profile of the second body.