Patent ID: 6012985
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A coupler for operatively connecting shafts, comprising,a circular inside coupling having an outer periphery, and a center opening with a longitudinal axis adapted to receive the end of a driving shaft,an outside coupling having a center opening with an inner periphery, and being rotatably fitted over the outer periphery of said inside coupling,a plurality of arcuate notches in the outer periphery of said inner coupling and the inner periphery of said outer coupling and being adapted to register with each other in mating relationship wherein mating notches present collectively a circular roller surface,a plurality of cylindrical rollers rotatably mounted in said circular roller surface to operatively join said inside and said outside coupling for rotation together, anda hub rigidly and detachably connected to said outside coupling, said hub having a center opening for directly receiving and engaging a shaft to be driven.