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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2023
Filed:
Jul. 11, 2022
Krzysztof Jan Wajnikonis, Fresno, TX (US);
Krzysztof Jan Wajnikonis, Fresno, TX (US);
Other;
Abstract
This invention builds up on technical features and on the industry experience with the use of Merlin™ family connectors. In addition to friction, structural means utilized to transfer high torsional loads include keys and may also include: interlocked thread systems, shear pins, dog-clutch teeth and splines, all used in isolation or in arbitrary combinations. Static and fatigue bending load capacities of the connectors remain high, while the axial load capacities may or may not be high, depending on the design requirements. Connectors according to this invention can be built as new, carefully optimized designs. In some cases upgrading existing Merlin™ family connector designs to increase they torque transfer capacities may be also feasible.