Patent ID: 6352385
Filing Date: 2002-03-05
Classification: F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
A mechanical coupling to transfer torque between cooperating rotatable members, each of substantially circular cross section and aligned along an axis of rotation, the coupling comprising:a first member having a first surface portion of a fiber reinforced composite material including fibers oriented predominantly within about 45Â°, on either side, of the axis of rotation; the first surface portion including a first plurality of spaced apart teeth projecting from the first surface portion; a second member having a second surface portion including a second plurality of spaced apart teeth projecting from the second surface portion toward the first plurality of teeth; the first and second plurality of teeth cooperating in juxtaposition to interlock mechanically one with the other defining an interface between the first and second members; and, clamping means to hold the first and second members together at the interface.