FLEXIBLE CLUTCH Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering. SUBSTANCE: clutch has two clutch members and bushing which encloses the clutch members. The bushing has longitudinal grooves with segment cross-section. The grooves are located on ring surfaces facing each other. Flexible cylinders are received in coincident grooves of the clutch members and bushing. The length of the flexible cylinders can be equal to the length of longitudinal grooves of the clutch members. The flexible cylinders, which are coupled with different clutch members, have different rigidity. Each flexible cylinder can be received in the grooves of both clutch members. The torque is transmitted from one clutch member to the other one through the flexible cylinders and bushing. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 4 cl, 4 dwg