Patent ID: 6068555
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
A shaft coupling, comprising:first and second flanges adapted to be secured to first and second shafts, respectively;a flexible disc disposed between the two flanges and fixed to each of the flanges;a torsional vibration suppressor comprising a suppressor collar rigidly connected to the second flange, a gyrating mass, and a first rubber spring suspension system adhering to the suppressor collar and the gyrating mass; anda centering device comprising a centering collar rigidly connected to the second flange, a centering body rigidly connected to the first flange, and a second rubber spring suspension system adhering to the centering collar, whereinthe second flange is divided into a primary portion and a secondary portion which are interconnected by a third rubber spring suspension system,the primary portion is adapted to be secured to the second shaft and comprises at least one of the suppressor collar and centering collar, andthe secondary portion is connected through the flexible disc to the first flange.