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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2001
Filed:
Jan. 19, 1999
Scott K. Thompson, Erie, PA (US);
Lord Corporation, Cary, NC (US);
Abstract
A coupling (,) having a driving member (,) with an inner surface (,), a driven member (,) having an outer surface (,), a flexible member (,) intervening between the surfaces (,) exhibiting an elastic center (EC), and a pivot (,) cooperating between the members (,) wherein an axial location of the pivot substantially coincides with the axial location of the elastic center (EC). In another aspect, a bonded Subassembly (,) is provided which, together with the driving member (,), forms the coupling (,). The subassembly (,) has a driven member (,) with first (,) and second (,) projecting portions extending from a main body portion (,). The first portion (,) has an outer surface (,) and the second portion (,) includes a bearing member. The flexible member (,) is bonded to the outer surface (,) and a third projection (,) extends from the main body portion (,). The axial location of the bearing member is substantially aligned axially with the position of the elastic center (EC). The coupling (,) find utility in drivelines for vehicles, such a personal watercraft.