Rotary shafts, gudgeons, housings, and flexible couplings for rotary shafts inventions 08/06

20060194635 - Variable stiffness flexible joint: The invention provides a structure that positions rotating shafts and allows continuing transmission of rotary motion between shafts or shaft segments that are not aligned with one another or that may from time to time become misaligned. The invention reduces the undesirable effect of torque or torsional transients on rotary...

20060194636 - Spindle sleeve for a machine tool: The aim of the invention is to develop a spindle sleeve for a machine-tool, whose thermal expansion can be measured with a reduced technical complexity and a high degree of reliability and precision for compensation purposes. To achieve this: a component (2) is placed coaxially in the spindle sleeve (1),...

20060189394 - Torsional vibration insulator: A torsional vibration insulator for a drive train of a vehicle, in which a primary element and a secondary element can rotate relative to one another. At least two spring elements extend in an arc in a circumferential direction of the rotational axis and are each supported on a radial...

20060189395 - Universal joint with bearing retention device and method: A universal joint includes a spider, first and second yokes drivingly interconnected by the spider, a plurality of bearing cups and a plurality of retaining members. The first yoke includes spaced apart arms with apertures extending through each arm. The apertures are coaxially aligned with one another and include a...

20060189396 - Driveline assembly with integrated joint and method of making the same: The present invention provides a driveline assembly for transferring power from a vehicle transmission to a driveline component, such as a transfer case or differential. The driveline assembly comprises a drive shaft having a first end configured for operatively coupling to the vehicle transmission. A constant velocity (CV) joint assembly...

20060183555 - Insulation for a universal cross joint: The invention relates to a universal joint comprising two joint yokes and a cross member. One of the joint yokes is connected to a driven shaft or drive shaft, the other joint yoke being connectable or connected to the shaft to be driven or driven shaft. The two joint yokes...

20060183557 - Cardanic cross joint with insulation: The invention relates to a cardan joint comprising two joint yokes. One of the joint yokes is connected to a driven shaft or drive shaft, the other joint yoke being connectable or connected to the shaft to be driven or driven shaft. The two joint yokes are arranged twisted radially...

20060183556 - Universal cross joint with axial insulation: The invention relates to a universal joint comprising two joint yokes and a cross member. One of the joint yokes is connected to a driven shaft or drive shaft, the other joint yoke being connectable or connected to the shaft to be driven or driven shaft. The two joint yokes...

20060183558 - Driveshaft coupling: A flexible driveline coupling is provided for interconnecting two rotational elements and includes an insert including a plurality of spaced mount portions that is overmolded with a second material such as microcellular urethane that provides improved torsional vibration isolation as well as reduced peak loads transmitted between the rotational elements....

20060183559 - Axial insulation for a universal cross joint: The invention relates to a universal joint comprising two joint yokes. One of the joint yokes is connected to a driven shaft or drive shaft, the other joint yoke being connectable or connected to the shaft to be driven or driven shaft. The two joint yokes are arranged twisted radially...

20060183560 - Axial insulation for a universal joint: The invention relates to a universal joint comprising two joint yokes. One of the joint yokes is connected to a driven shaft or drive shaft, the other joint yoke being connectable or connected to the shaft to be driven or driven shaft. The two joint yokes are arranged twisted radially...

20060183561 - Shaft assembly and method of manufacture thereof: An improved shaft assembly comprises an annular hub with a shaft extending therefrom. The hub and the shaft are integrally formed from a single forging, thereby reducing stress concentration locations within the assembly. The hub includes a circumferential wall having a wall thickness. A plurality of teeth protrude from the...

20060178220 - Torsional vibration damper: A torsional vibration damper is provided which comprises a primary mass, a secondary mass, and a damping unit. The primary mass defines a ring-shaped chamber, and the ring-shaped chamber is divided into at least two portions. The secondary mass is rotatably connected to the primary mass. The damping unit couples...

20060172807 - Torque release mechanism for all terrain vehicles: A torque release mechanism for an all terrain vehicle which includes a driving disc fixedly mounted on a rear axle of the all terrain vehicle, the driving disc having one side provided with a plurality of first cavities; a sprocket mounted on the rear axle and adjacent to the driving...

20060172808 - Marine elastic coupling: An object of the present invention is to provide improved torsional rigidity of an elastic coupling for use in a marine engine which couples an engine to a reversing gear. The elastic coupling comprises at least one low-rigidity element providing torsional rigidity during transmission of a predetermined low torque; and...