Patent ID: 6273824
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A flexible coupling comprising a sleeve with a hollow bore into which is shrink fitted one of a drive or driven shaft, said sleeve having an axis of rotation and an exterior surface, a flexible connection diaphragm provided around and extending from said exterior surface, said diaphragm having a first inner portion and a second radially outer portion, said second radially outer portion extending substantially radially relative to said axis of rotation, said first inner portion being curved arcuately from the second portion to said exterior surface, said second radially outer portion terminating in a peripheral flange having bores for attachment to the other of the drive or driven shaft, said first portion and said second portion extending a selected height from said exterior surface and said first portion having a height extending from said exterior surface between 10% and 50% of the height that said first portion and said second portion extend from said exterior surface.