Patent ID: 6546816
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: B62D,F16D

Abstract:
An eccentricity compensator for preventing rotational error between a first and second rotating shaft, the compensator mounted between the first and second rotating shaft that are joined by a torsion bar, the compensator comprising:a) a first ring attachable to the first shaft, the first ring having at least one first pin extending therefrom; b) a second ring located adjacent the first ring, the second ring including: b1) at least one second pin extending from the ring; b2) at least one first slot located on an outer circumference of the second ring, the first pin located in the first slot; b3) at least one first aperture located adjacent the first slot; and c) a third ring attachable to the second shaft, the third ring located adjacent the second ring, the third ring having at least one second slot and at least one second aperture, the second pin located in the second slot; d) a spring mounted adjacent the second slot, the spring biasing the second pin such that wear induced relative rotation between the rings is prevented.