COUPLING FOR AUTOMATIC CONNECTION OF SHAFTS Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering. SUBSTANCE: coupling consists of fixed members and movable member enclosed in housing and coupling unit which is made in form of pins radially located in housing of movable member and engageable with seats of fixed member. Coupling unit is additionally provided with device for relative alignment of coupling members which is made in form of system of springs engageable with pins; this system consists of at least two springs one of which is located in housing of movable member. Other system of springs is used for loading the housing engageable with shaft by means of screw joint. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 3 cl, 1 dwg