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US4277956A
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Spline drive arrangement
Assignee: ZF International UK Ltd
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Filing: 1979-09-17
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Granted: 1981-07-14
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Expires: 1999-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A spline drive arrangement has two externally-splined shafts, which engage an internally-splined gear. An extension on the shaft is a relatively close fit in a bush which lines a bore in the shaft. The drive arrangement is maintained full of liquid which can enter and leave a space in the bore by way of restricted passages and a clearance zone between the extension and bush. Damping and viscous drag of the fluid tends to prevent relative movement, between the splines of the shaft and gear, which may occur if the torque load on the shaft is low.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey A. Lane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:00
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D3/00; F16D3/02; F16D3/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S464/00; Y10S464/902; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In a system including first and second pumps, a connecting shaft drivingly coupling said pumps and an input drive shaft coupled to said first pump, a splined coupling between said first pump, said input shaft and said connecting shaft, said coupling comprising an internally-splined part drivingly connected to said first pump, external spline portions on said input and connecting shafts respectively, one of said shafts having an axially-extending portion and the other of said shafts having an axial bore, said axially-extending portion and said bore being inter-engaged so as to restrain relative angular movement between the axes of said shafts, the free end of said axially-extending portion and said bore defining therebetween a space within said other shaft, means within said first pump for maintaining said space full of liquid, and flow restricting means through which said liquid can enter and leave said space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a system including first and second pumps, a connecting shaft drivingly coupling said pumps and an input drive shaft coupled to said first pump, a splined coupling between said first pump, said input shaft and said connecting shaft, said coupling comprising an internally-splined part drivingly connected to said first pump, external spline portions on said input and connecting shafts respectively, one of said shafts having an axially-extending portion and the other of said shafts having an axial bore, said axially-extending portion and said bore being inter-engaged so as to restrain relative angular movement between the axes of said shafts, the free end of said axially-extending portion and said bore defining therebetween a space within said other shaft, means within said first pump for maintaining said space full of liquid, and flow restricting means through which said liquid can enter and leave said space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
In a system as claimed in claim 1 in which the periphery of said bore is of a relatively resilient material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
In a system as claimed in claim 2 in which said relatively resilient material comprises a 35% lead-bronze alloy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
In a system as claimed in any of claims 1, 2 or 3 in which said flow restricting means includes a clearance zone between said portion of said one shaft and said axial bore in said other shaft.
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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) | 1984-07-13 | 1985-01-12 | 1985-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-13 | 1989-01-12 | 1989-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-13 | 1993-01-12 | 1993-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |