Patent ID: 8287207
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: F16B,F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A self-centering shaft adapter for securing a shaft to an actuator, wherein the shaft, extends along a shaft axis, comprising: a first jaw including an aperture having a first face; a second jaw disposed substantially within the aperture of the first jaw and having a second face, wherein the first face and the second face oppose each other and define an opening configured to receive the shaft with the shaft axis extending through the opening; and an actuation mechanism coupled to the first jaw and the second jaw, the actuation mechanism configured to exert a first force upon the first jaw and a second force on the second jaw such that the first jaw and the second jaw move in opposite relative directions; wherein at least one component of the actuation mechanism translates along a path generally parallel to the shaft axis but laterally offset from the shaft axis.