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Automatic angularly adjustable coupling device
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1962-10-12
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1982-10-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin B Watson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:46
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D3/00; F16D3/02; F16D3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A COUPLING MECHANISM FOR AUTOMATICALLY EFFECTING ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN TWO ROTARY COAXIAL SHAFTS COMPRISING A SLEEVE SPLINED TO BOTH OF SAID SHAFTS WITH SPLINES OF DIFFERENT ANGULARITY, A FLUID MOTOR INCLUDING SAID SLEEVE AND AN END PORTION OF ONE OF SAID SHAFTS IN TELESCOPIC RELATION WITH THE SLEEVE TO EFFECT AXIAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE SLEEVE IN ONE DIRECTION, MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY CONNECTING SAID MOTOR TO A SOURCE OF FLUID PRESSURE, AND A REGULATING VALVE FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF SAID MOTOR, SAID REGULATING VALVE COMPRISING MEANS PROVIDING A FLUID CONDUCTING OUTLET PORT CONNECTED TO SAID MOTOR AND MOVABLE WITH SAID SLEEVE AND A VALVE MEMBER MOUNTED FOR ADJUSTMENT AXIALLY OF THE SHAFTS FOR ADJUSTABLY THROTTLING SAID PORT, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID VALVE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A COUPLING MECHANISM FOR AUTOMATICALLY EFFECTING ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN TWO ROTARY COAXIAL SHAFTS COMPRISING A SLEEVE SPLINED TO BOTH OF SAID SHAFTS WITH SPLINES OF DIFFERENT ANGULARITY, A FLUID MOTOR INCLUDING SAID SLEEVE AND AN END PORTION OF ONE OF SAID SHAFTS IN TELESCOPIC RELATION WITH THE SLEEVE TO EFFECT AXIAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE SLEEVE IN ONE DIRECTION, MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY CONNECTING SAID MOTOR TO A SOURCE OF FLUID PRESSURE, AND A REGULATING VALVE FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF SAID MOTOR, SAID REGULATING VALVE COMPRISING MEANS PROVIDING A FLUID CONDUCTING OUTLET PORT CONNECTED TO SAID MOTOR AND MOVABLE WITH SAID SLEEVE AND A VALVE MEMBER MOUNTED FOR ADJUSTMENT AXIALLY OF THE SHAFTS FOR ADJUSTABLY THROTTLING SAID PORT, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID VALVE MEMBER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |