CLUTCH DEVICE FOR HIGH-SPEED ROTATION Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering, in particular, clutch device for joining of shafts rotating at high speeds. SUBSTANCE: clutch device has first member arranged in symmetry with longitudinal axis and provided with annular bead nondetachably connected with continuous base and second member arranged in symmetry with longitudinal axis. Second member has sleeve adapted to be received in annular bead. When first and second members rotate, sleeve is expanded in annular bead to minimize or eliminate gap, that may occur between sleeve and annular bead. EFFECT: wider operational capabilities, simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation. 15 cl, 11 dwg