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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2010
Stefano Casadio, Florence, IT;
Sergio Palomba, Florence, IT;
Giovanni Ballerini, Impruneta, IT;
Adriano Grossi, Florence, IT;
Stefano Casadio, Florence, IT;
Sergio Palomba, Florence, IT;
Giovanni Ballerini, Impruneta, IT;
Adriano Grossi, Florence, IT;
Nuovo Pignone S.P.A., Florence, IT;
Abstract
Systems, devices and methods according to these exemplary embodiments provide couplings or interfaces usable, for example, in the high speed balance testing of rotors are provided. A coupling includes a main body portion having an extended thin portion therein which is configured to fit a shaft of the balancing machine and an extended insert portion which is configured to fit an opening in the rotor. A plurality of connection elements is disposed in holes in the main body portion of the coupling and a ring is disposed over the extended insert and proximate exits of the holes in the main body portion.