FLEXIBLE COUPLING Russian patent published in 2011 - IPC F16D3/00 

FIELD: machine building.

SUBSTANCE: flexible coupling consists of driving and driven half-clutches 1, 2 with space plate (3) between them. The half-clutches and the space plate have flanges where in between there are installed intermediate rings 4, 5 and package of elastic elements 6, 7. The package of the elastic elements and intermediate rings are fixed with bolts 8 inserted in bushings 9, 10. Bushings 9, 10 compress the package of elastic elements tightly fit on bolts from both sides. In ends of the space plate along internal diametre there are made grooves wherein there are by one inserted rings 12 of L-shape in cross section, also, lugs of intermediate rings. The intermediate rings and half-clutches are tied with fixing bolts 13.

EFFECT: raised reliability of operation and safety ensured with improved design.

3 cl, 4 dwg