US3083680A
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Flexible drive-shaft assembly with self-aligning bearings
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-12-27
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1981-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Robert J Willis
- 👤 Sorensen Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:34
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C23/00; F16C23/02; F16C23/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
IN COMBINATION, A HOLLOW FIRST MEMBER HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL UNSUPPORTED LENGTH AND SUBJECT TO TRANSVERSE DEFLECTING FORCES, A RELATIVELY FLEXIBLE TORQUE-TRANSMITTING SHAFT PASSING THROUGH SAID FIRST MEMBER, AND A PLURALITY OF BEARINGS SPACED LONGITUDINALLY ALONG AND JOURNALLING SAID SHAFT WITHIN SAID FIRST MEMBER, EACH OF SAID BEARINGS BEING MOUNTED ON AT LEAST TWO UNIVERSAL SUPPORTING MEANS ATTACHED TO TWO SPACED PORTIONS OF SAID FIRST MEMBER TO ALLOW THE BEARINGS TO MOVE RELATIVE THERETO, SAID UNIVERSAL MEANS ALSO BEING ATTACHED TO ALLOW SAID PORTIONS TO MOVE RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER, WHEREBY SAID BEARINGS MAY ALIGN THEMSELVES WITH THE LOCAL SLOPE OF THE SHAFT WHILE HOLDING SPACED POINTS ON THE SHAFT SUBSTANTIALLY FIXED WITH RESPECT TO THE FIRST MEMBER WHEN THE FIRST MEMBER DEFLECTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
IN COMBINATION, A HOLLOW FIRST MEMBER HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL UNSUPPORTED LENGTH AND SUBJECT TO TRANSVERSE DEFLECTING FORCES, A RELATIVELY FLEXIBLE TORQUE-TRANSMITTING SHAFT PASSING THROUGH SAID FIRST MEMBER, AND A PLURALITY OF BEARINGS SPACED LONGITUDINALLY ALONG AND JOURNALLING SAID SHAFT WITHIN SAID FIRST MEMBER, EACH OF SAID BEARINGS BEING MOUNTED ON AT LEAST TWO UNIVERSAL SUPPORTING MEANS ATTACHED TO TWO SPACED PORTIONS OF SAID FIRST MEMBER TO ALLOW THE BEARINGS TO MOVE RELATIVE THERETO, SAID UNIVERSAL MEANS ALSO BEING ATTACHED TO ALLOW SAID PORTIONS TO MOVE RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER, WHEREBY SAID BEARINGS MAY ALIGN THEMSELVES WITH THE LOCAL SLOPE OF THE SHAFT WHILE HOLDING SPACED POINTS ON THE SHAFT SUBSTANTIALLY FIXED WITH RESPECT TO THE FIRST MEMBER WHEN THE FIRST MEMBER DEFLECTS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1302872A
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FR1151853A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |