Patent classifications
F16D1/087
A WIND TURBINE COMPRISING A TORQUE TRANSMITTING COUPLING
A wind turbine (101) comprising a torque transmitting coupling (1) between a first rotatable part (2, 3) and a second rotatable part (2, 3) of the wind turbine (101), e.g. in the form of a hub (2) and a shaft (3), is disclosed. The torque transmitting coupling (1) comprises a form- fitted coupling and a compression means (5, 8, 9, 12, 13). The form-fitted coupling defines a plurality of drive flanks formed on the first rotatable part (2, 3) and a plurality of driven flanks formed on the second rotatable part (2, 3). The compression means (5, 8, 9, 12, 13) is arranged on an internal or external perimeter of the form-fitted coupling, and the compression means (5, 8, 9, 12, 13) provides a frictional coupling between the first rotatable part (2, 3) and the second rotatable part (2, 3). The torque transmitting coupling (1) is capable of locking up to six degrees of freedom between the first rotatable part (2, 3) and the second rotatable part (2, 3), while allowing the first rotatable part (2, 3) and the second rotatable part (2, 3) to be easily dissembled.
ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR A PLURALITY OF TREATMENT MEMBERS
An adapter assembly for use with a reciprocating treatment device that includes a main body portion having at least a first top male attachment member or a first top female attachment member on a top thereof and at least first and second bottom male attachment members or first and second bottom female attachment members on a bottom thereof.
Valve actuator assembly
A valve actuator assembly that include an actuator and an actuator mounting assembly. The actuator mounting assembly may be secured to a valve shaft without the actuator present, and the actuator may be secured to the actuator mounting assembly later. This can make it easier to mount the actuator mounting assembly, especially in cramped spaces. In some cases, the actuator may be wired where it is convenient, and then moved to the actuator mounting assembly and secured to the mounted actuator mounting assembly, sometimes with a simple snap attachment. In some cases, a button, lever or other mechanism may release the actuator from the actuator mounting assembly for easy removal.
COUPLING MECHANISM FOR USE WITH A ROLLER TUBE OF A WINDOW TREATMENT
A coupling for a roller tube of a window treatment system may include a body and/or one or more compliant members. The body may include a bore through a rotational axis of the coupling. The body may be configured to be received within the roller tube of the window treatment system. The body may define an outer surface. One or more compliant members may extend at an oblique angle from the outer surface of the coupling. The one or more compliant members may be configured to engage a smooth inner surface of the roller tube. The use of compliant members may enable a rigid connection of the coupling to the smooth inner surface of the roller tube surface, without the use of fasteners.
HUB UNIT HAVING A BRAKE DISC
A hub unit has a brake disc and a hub body disposed to rotate with a rim on which a tire is mounted. An internal space is formed in the hub body, wherein the brake disc is fixed in the internal space. A fixed shaft is disposed and fixed along a rotation center shaft of the hub body. A brake shoe is coupled to the fixed shaft. A brake pad is disposed to contact the brake disc. A braking force applier supplies a braking force to the hub body wherein the brake pad and the brake disc are in contact with each other.
SYSTEMS AND TOOLS FOR USE WITH SURGICAL ROBOTIC MANIPULATORS
A tool for use with a surgical robotic manipulator that comprises an energy applicator including a shaft extending along an axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The shaft has an axial-force receiving surface. A tool assembly comprises a support structure to support the energy applicator, an axial connector assembly arranged to engage and releasably lock the energy applicator to the support structure in a locked state, a drive system coupled to the support structure to rotatably drive the shaft of the energy applicator about the axis, a collet assembly cooperating with the axial connector assembly and configured to apply a force to the axial-force receiving surface of the energy applicator in the locked state, and a reference surface. The force includes an axial component directing the energy applicator proximally into continuous contact with the reference surface in the locked state.
SELF-LOCKING DEVICE OF ELECTRIC TOOL OUTPUT SHAFT
A self-locking device of an electric tool output shaft includes a main shaft, a power output disk, a stop ring, and a plurality of self-locking pins. An upper end surface of the power output disk is provided with a plurality of drive blocks. A bottom of the main shaft is inserted into the power output disk. An inner side of the power output disk is provided with a plurality of drive surfaces. An outer wall of a lower end of the main shaft is provided with a plurality of driven surfaces and a plurality of self-locking surfaces. The main shaft has the driven surfaces to lean against the drive surfaces and the power output disk to accomplish a power output function, and further has the self-locking surfaces to lean against the self-locking pins to accomplish a self-locking function.
Axle receiving arrangement for an air vent rotary drive and air vent rotary drive
Various embodiments of the teachings herein include an axle receiving arrangement with components that can move in opposite directions and in each case move in the direction of an axle that is received by the arrangement. These components can be part of a tensioning side or a compressing side of the arrangement. The arrangement has at least two components that can be combined with one another and one of said components is in contact with the axle surface participates in a positive-locking and non-positive locking fixing of the axle by the axle receiving arrangement and the other of said components ensures the movability in the direction of the axle. The components in the combined state enclose a gap between on the one hand convex and on the other hand concave curved surfaces.
REVERSIBLE CONNECTING OF MACHINE COMPONENTS
Workpieces that generate pressure by an extrusion media (6, 6a) and are deformed in this way for the secure connection of components (7, 8). In particular, an extrusion billet which comprises an extrudable material or material mixture in the interior thereof, which can be reversibly compressed by a compression die (4) penetrating into the material, such that billet can expand in diameter by increasing the internal pressure in the billet, which leads to a very secure, but reversible press fitting of the different types of components to be connected, in particular of shaft-hub connections for mechanical engineering.
Coupling mechanism for use with a roller tube of a window treatment
A coupling for a roller tube of a window treatment system may include a body and/or one or more compliant members. The body may include a bore through a rotational axis of the coupling. The body may be configured to be received within the roller tube of the window treatment system. The body may define an outer surface. One or more compliant members may extend at an oblique angle from the outer surface of the coupling. The one or more compliant members may be configured to engage a smooth inner surface of the roller tube. The use of compliant members may enable a rigid connection of the coupling to the smooth inner surface of the roller tube surface, without the use of fasteners.