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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2002
GKN Walterscheid GmbH, , DE;
Abstract
A coupling, especially a torque limiting coupling, has a coupling housing ( ) and an inner coupling member ( ) received therein. The inner coupling member ( ) connects to a drive shaft. Torque transmitting elements ( ), active in the form of locking members, are positioned between the inner coupling member ( ) and the coupling housing ( ). The coupling housing ( ) has a connecting bore portion ( ) which receives a connecting portion ( ) of a connecting element ( ). The outer contour ( ) of the connecting portion ( ) follows the inner contour ( ) of the coupling housing ( ) in the area of the connecting bore portion ( ). The connecting portion ( ) is accommodated with a radial clearance. Thus, radial displacements, circumferential displacements as well as angular displacements are possible between the coupling housing ( ) and the connecting element ( ).