公开(公告)号：US06267528B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-31

申请号：US09345955

申请日：1999-07-01

Applicant: Kiyoharu Higashino

Inventor： Kiyoharu Higashino

IPC: F16B218

CPC classification number: B62D1/16 ,  F16B7/0413 ,  F16C3/03 ,  F16D3/06 ,  Y10T403/7028 ,  Y10T403/7033 ,  Y10T403/7071

Abstract: A coupling structure of a variable length shaft, comprises a pipe member having an end formed with a plurality of slits elongated in the axial direction to be capable of expanding and diminishing in diameter, an intermediate shaft spline-fitted in the end of the pipe member, and a ring member fitted on an outer periphery of the end of the pipe member, the intermediate shaft being fastened by the end of the pipe member. A holder is releasably attached to an end of the ring member to expand a diameter thereof and thereby reduce a slide frictional resistance of the pipe member against the intermediate shaft. When the holder is released, the ring member diminishes in diameter, and a fastening force of the pipe member on the intermediate shaft is increased.

Abstract translation: 可变长度轴的联接结构包括：管构件，其端部形成有沿轴向方向延伸的多个狭缝，以便能够扩大和减小直径;中间轴花键配合在管构件的端部中 以及安装在所述管构件的端部的外周上的环构件，所述中间轴由所述管构件的端部紧固。 保持器可释放地附接到环构件的端部以扩大其直径，从而减小管构件相对于中间轴的滑动摩擦阻力。 当保持器被释放时，环构件的直径减小，并且管构件在中间轴上的紧固力增加。

公开(公告)号：US5950499A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-14

申请号：US175463

申请日：1998-10-20

Applicant: Akio Hosoi ,  Atsushi Nagata ,  Katsunobu Sakane ,  Tetsuya Takamori ,  Hitoshi Yamamoto ,  Takanori Mizuno

Inventor： Akio Hosoi ,  Atsushi Nagata ,  Katsunobu Sakane ,  Tetsuya Takamori ,  Hitoshi Yamamoto ,  Takanori Mizuno

IPC: B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/203 ,  B62D1/04 ,  B62D1/10 ,  B05G1/10 ,  B25G3/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/203 ,  B62D1/04 ,  B62D1/10 ,  Y10T403/125 ,  Y10T403/4682 ,  Y10T403/7033 ,  Y10T74/20834

Abstract: The steering wheel assembly disclosed herein is mountable on a steering shaft and includes at least a bolt, a boss, and a steering wheel body. The boss is adapted to be fitted on the steering shaft and includes a cylindrical portion and a yoke portion formed integrally with the cylindrical portion. The cylindrical portion has a boss serration corresponding to a serration of the steering shaft. The yoke portion has through holes formed near both ends thereof. The steering wheel body includes a ring core bar, spoke core bars coupled to the ring core bar, sheaths covering the ring core bar and spoke core bars, and a pad formed integrally with the sheaths. Part of the spoke core bars are connected to the boss. The bolt has and external thread that is receivable by the through holes and engageable with internal threads of at least one of the through holes so as to permit the boss, to which the steering wheel body is connected, to be fixed on the steering shaft. The boss includes a boss body and flange formed integrally with the boss body. The boss body includes the cylindrical and yoke portions. The boss flange has a larger area than the yoke portion and is embedded in the spoke core bars.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的方向盘组件可安装在转向轴上，并且至少包括螺栓，凸台和方向盘主体。 凸台适于安装在转向轴上，并且包括与圆柱形部分一体形成的圆柱形部分和轭形部分。 圆柱形部分具有对应于转向轴的锯齿的凸台锯齿。 轭部具有形成在其两端附近的通孔。 方向盘主体包括环形芯棒，联接到环形芯棒的辐条芯棒，覆盖环形芯棒和辐条芯棒的护套以及与护套一体形成的垫。 辐条芯棒的一部分连接到凸台。 螺栓具有可由通孔接收并与至少一个通孔的内螺纹接合的外螺纹，以允许方向盘主体连接到的凸台固定在转向轴上。 凸台包括与凸台本体一体形成的凸台本体和凸缘。 凸台主体包括圆柱形和轭形部分。 凸起凸缘具有比轭部更大的面积并且嵌入在辐条芯棒中。

公开(公告)号：US5836713A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-17

申请号：US848931

申请日：1997-05-01

Applicant: Walter L. Brassert ,  Paul N. Dahlstrand

Inventor： Walter L. Brassert ,  Paul N. Dahlstrand

IPC: F16D1/06 ,  F16B3/00

CPC classification number: F16D1/06 ,  F16D2001/103 ,  Y10T403/58 ,  Y10T403/587 ,  Y10T403/7033

Abstract: An involute spline connection including a male spline having an end, an axis, and a first involute defining peaks and valleys; a follower member; a female involute having a second involute defining second peaks and valleys and a locking member having a locking member involute defining locking member peaks and valleys, and a cam groove along the exterior of the locking member; the follower adapted to engage the cam groove so that when the hub is moved axially the locking member to be repositioned to a locked position so that each of the locking member peaks is adjacent a first valley, and an unlocked position where the first and locking peaks are aligned.

Abstract translation: 一种渐开线花键连接，包括具有端部，轴线和限定了峰谷的第一渐开线的外花键; 跟随会员 具有限定第二峰和谷的第二渐开线的雌性渐开线和具有限定锁定构件峰谷的锁定构件渐开线的锁定构件和沿着锁定构件的外部的凸轮槽; 所述随动件适于接合所述凸轮槽，使得当所述轮毂轴向移动时，所述锁定构件被重新定位到锁定位置，使得每个所述锁定构件峰与所述第一谷相邻，以及解锁位置，其中所述第一和锁定峰 对齐。

公开(公告)号：US5816113A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-06

申请号：US866902

申请日：1997-05-30

Applicant: Artur Fohl

Inventor： Artur Fohl

IPC: B60R21/05 ,  B60R21/26 ,  B62D1/04 ,  B62D1/10 ,  B62D1/18 ,  F16D1/04 ,  F16D1/08 ,  F16D3/06

CPC classification number: B62D1/10 ,  B62D1/04 ,  F16D1/04 ,  F16D1/0864 ,  F16D3/06 ,  F16D2001/103 ,  Y10T403/4682 ,  Y10T403/587 ,  Y10T403/7033 ,  Y10T74/20834

Abstract: A device for attaching a steering wheel on a steering shaft by a connecting sleeve, which is attached to the hub of the steering wheel. At its end, the steering shaft has a section with exterior splines, which are complementary to interior splines in the connecting sleeve. The connecting sleeve has an axial slot and is clamped by a clamping screw against the section of the steering shaft which has the splines. The steering wheel constitutes a sub-assembly with an integrated air bag module and may be supplied for the final assembly of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US5682641A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-04

申请号：US623275

申请日：1996-03-28

Applicant: Robert D. Newman, Jr. ,  Robert D. Newman, Sr. ,  Buford Guittar

Inventor： Robert D. Newman, Jr. ,  Robert D. Newman, Sr. ,  Buford Guittar

IPC: B05C17/02 ,  B25G1/04 ,  B25G3/26 ,  B65G1/04

CPC classification number: B25G1/04 ,  B05C17/0205 ,  B25G3/26 ,  Y10T16/4719 ,  Y10T16/473 ,  Y10T403/7033

Abstract: An extension handle is provided for extending the reach of a tool such as a paint roller or the like. The handle includes a first end presenting an axial opening, and is provided with a locking mechanism for locking the tool on the extension handle. The locking mechanism includes a housing supported on the extension handle at the first end and including a stepped inner surface presenting a plurality of axially extending teeth. A pin is supported by the housing for shifting movement in a direction transverse to the length of the extension handle between a locked position extending into the opening and an unlocked position withdrawn from the opening, and a biasing member biases the pin toward the locked position. A release button releases the biasing member and shifts the pin to the unlocked position. The extension handle is adapted for use with a special tool having a handle presenting a free end that is sized for receipt in the axial opening of the extension handle and that includes a cavity within which the pin is received when the handle is positioned in the axial opening and the pin is in the locked position. However, through the use of adapters, the extension handle can also be used with conventional tools having handles presenting internally threaded open ends or quick-release mechanisms.

Abstract translation: 提供延伸手柄以延伸诸如油漆辊等的工具的伸展。 手柄包括具有轴向开口的第一端，并且设置有用于将工具锁定在延伸手柄上的锁定机构。 锁定机构包括在第一端处支撑在延伸手柄上并且包括呈现多个轴向延伸的齿的阶梯状内表面的壳体。 销被壳体支撑，用于在延伸到开口中的锁定位置和从开口退出的解锁位置之间沿横向延伸手柄的长度的方向移动运动，并且偏置构件将销朝向锁定位置偏压。 释放按钮释放偏置构件并将销移动到解锁位置。 延伸手柄适用于具有手柄的专用工具，所述手柄具有自由端，该自由端的尺寸被设计成用于容纳在延伸手柄的轴向开口中，并且包括空腔，当手柄位于轴向 打开并且销处于锁定位置。 然而，通过使用适配器，延伸手柄也可以与具有内螺纹开口端或快速释放机构的手柄的常规工具一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US5326186A

公开(公告)日：1994-07-05

申请号：US993744

申请日：1992-12-14

Applicant: Karen L. Nyberg

Inventor： Karen L. Nyberg

IPC: B64G1/64 ,  B64G4/00 ,  F16D1/00 ,  F16B3/00

CPC classification number: B64G1/641 ,  B64G4/00 ,  Y10T403/599 ,  Y10T403/602 ,  Y10T403/604 ,  Y10T403/7033 ,  Y10T403/7079 ,  Y10T403/7086

Abstract: A probe and socket assembly (10) for serving as a mechanical interface. The assembly comprising a socket (11) having a housing (14) adapted for connection to a first supporting structure and a probe (12) which is readily connectable to a second structure and is designed to be easily grappled and manipulated by a robotic device for insertion and coupling with the socket. Cooperable automatic locking means (35, 49) are provided on the probe shaft (43) and socket housing (14) for automatically locking the probe in the socket when the probe is inserted a predetermined distance. A second cooperable locking means (92, 25) on the probe shaft (43) and housing (14) are adapted for actuation after the probe has been inserted the predetermined distance. Actuation means (80, 62) mounted on the probe are responsive to the grip of the probe handle by a gripping device, such as a robot for conditioning the probe for insertion and are also responsive to release of the grip of the probe handle (51) to actuate the second locking means to provide a "hard" lock of the probe in the socket.

Abstract translation: 一种用作机械接口的探针和插座组件（10）。 该组件包括具有适于连接到第一支撑结构的壳体（14）的插座（11）和可容易地连接到第二结构的探针（12），并且被设计成易于被机器人装置抓住并操纵， 与插座插入和耦合。 在探头轴（43）和插座壳体（14）上设置有可协调的自动锁定装置（35,49），用于当探头插入预定距离时，将探头自动锁定在插座中。 在探头轴（43）和壳体（14）上的第二配合锁定装置（92,25）适于在探针已插入预定距离之后进行致动。 安装在探头上的致动装置（80,62）通过夹持装置（例如用于调节探针以便插入的机器人）的手柄响应探针手柄，并且还响应于释放探针手柄（51）的手柄 ）来致动第二锁定装置，以将探针的“硬”锁定在插座中。

公开(公告)号：US5180043A

公开(公告)日：1993-01-19

申请号：US839513

申请日：1992-02-20

Applicant: Herman B. Walker

Inventor： Herman B. Walker

IPC: F16D13/68 ,  F16D25/0638 ,  F16D25/12

CPC classification number: F16D13/683 ,  F16D25/0638 ,  F16D25/12 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49876 ,  Y10T29/49883 ,  Y10T403/7033

Abstract: A splined assembly 10 is disclosed and includes a generally annular outer spline member 12 into which a second generally annular inner spline member 14 is rotatably placed. Member 12 includes a plurality of splines 22, 24, each having a snap ring reception slot 30 formed therein. In a first embodiment, housing member 12 also includes a band 34 which substantially surrounds the housing member 12 and overlays slots 30. In a second embodiment, housing 12 includes a plurality of elliptically protruding portions 40, each of which is positioned between pairs of adjacent splines 22, 24. Both band 34 and portions 40 are effective to prevent structural deformation caused by the received snap ring.

Abstract translation: 公开了花键组件10，并且包括大致环形的外花键构件12，第二大体上环形的内花键构件14可旋转地放置在其中。 构件12包括多个花键22,24，每个具有形成在其中的卡环接纳槽30。 在第一实施例中，壳体构件12还包括基本上围绕壳体构件12并覆盖狭槽30的带34。在第二实施例中，壳体12包括多个椭圆形突出部分40，每个椭圆形突出部分40位于邻近的对 花键22,24。带34和部分40都是有效的，以防止由接收的卡环引起的结构变形。

公开(公告)号：US5131782A

公开(公告)日：1992-07-21

申请号：US568377

申请日：1990-08-15

Applicant: Vittorio Bruno ,  Edwin C. Tetsull

Inventor： Vittorio Bruno ,  Edwin C. Tetsull

IPC: F16D1/05

CPC classification number: F16D1/05 ,  Y10T403/4682 ,  Y10T403/583 ,  Y10T403/7033 ,  Y10T403/7056

Abstract: A small gas turbine engine including a power turbine shaft and a gearbox input shaft co-axially aligned one with the other and mounted in three bearings. The power turbine shaft is provided with a male conical surface while the gearbox input shaft is hollow and includes a female conical surface adapted to mate with the male conical surface of the power turbine shaft. The power turbine shaft also includes an axial projection being threaded and inserted within the hollow portion of the gearbox input shaft. A nut having a shoulder is threaded onto the threaded projection of the power turbine shaft and engages a shoulder provided within the hollow gearbox input shaft such that torsion applied to the nut will force axial engagement of the conical surfaces. A complementary spline section may be provided, on the one hand, between the nut engaging shoulder and the female conical section on the gearbox input shaft. The complete coupling is within the diameter of the two co-axial shafts.

Abstract translation: 一种小型燃气涡轮发动机，包括动力涡轮机轴和齿轮箱输入轴，它们彼此同轴地对准并安装在三个轴承中。 动力涡轮机轴设置有阳锥形表面，而齿轮箱输入轴是中空的并且包括适于与动力涡轮机轴的阳锥形表面配合的阴锥形表面。 动力涡轮机轴还包括螺旋并插入在齿轮箱输入轴的中空部分内的轴向突起。 具有肩部的螺母被螺纹连接到动力涡轮机轴的螺纹突出部上并且与设置在中空齿轮箱输入轴内的肩部接合，使得施加在螺母上的扭矩将迫使锥形表面的轴向接合。 一方面，可以在齿轮箱输入轴上的螺母接合肩部和阴锥形部分之间提供互补的花键部分。 整个联轴器在两个同轴轴的直径内。

公开(公告)号：US5002422A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-26

申请号：US366347

申请日：1989-06-15

Applicant: Gottfried Schremmer ,  Helmut Patzelt

Inventor： Gottfried Schremmer ,  Helmut Patzelt

IPC: B62D1/10 ,  F16D1/08 ,  F16D1/104

CPC classification number: F16D1/104 ,  B62D1/10 ,  F16D1/08 ,  Y10T403/125 ,  Y10T403/4682 ,  Y10T403/7033 ,  Y10T403/7047 ,  Y10T74/20834

Abstract: A device for adjusting the angular position of rotation of a steering wheel hub of a motor vehicle relative of a steering shaft utilizing a bushing which is located between these parts and connected to each of these by sets of teeth distributed uniformly over the inner and outer periphery of the bushing and wherein these teeth offer a large number of possibilities of angular adjustment as a result of the engagement of one set of teeth with the steering wheel hub for a coarse adjustment and as a result of the engagement of the other set of teeth with the steering shaft for an even larger possibility of minor angular adjustment.

Abstract translation: 一种用于调节机动车辆的方向盘轮毂相对于转向轴的旋转角度位置的装置，其利用位于这些部件之间的衬套，并且通过在内周和外周均匀分布的一组齿连接 并且其中这些齿提供了大量的角度调节的可能性，这是由于一组齿与方向盘轮毂的接合用于粗调，并且由于另一组齿的啮合与 转向轴可以进行较小的角度调整。

公开(公告)号：US4957387A

公开(公告)日：1990-09-18

申请号：US225759

申请日：1988-07-29

Applicant: Kenji Nasu

Inventor： Kenji Nasu

IPC: A01B71/06 ,  F16B21/16 ,  F16D1/10 ,  F16D1/116

CPC classification number: F16B21/165 ,  F16D1/116 ,  Y10T403/583 ,  Y10T403/592 ,  Y10T403/599 ,  Y10T403/602 ,  Y10T403/7033

Abstract: A spline joint includes an externally splined shaft end and an internally splined hub end engaged therewith. The shaft end has an annular groove around the spline portion wherein a plurality of locking balls may ride. The hub has the same number of holes as there are locking balls, each of which hole is adapted to receive a locking ball. A sliding sheath surrounds the hub. This sliding sheath has an annular projection and an annular groove in axially spaced relation around its internal face. The annular projection presses against the locking balls when the spline joint is in operation. The annular groove embraces a polygonal spring, the spring having the same number of sides as the number of locking balls. The center of each side of the polygonal spring presses against a lock ball from a radially outward position and prevents the lock balls from going out of position when the spline joint is being detached. Thus, one-touch attach/detach operation is possible by moving the sliding sheath axially relative to the hub.

Abstract translation: 花键接头包括外花键轴端和与其接合的内花键轮毂端。 轴端具有围绕花键部分的环形槽，其中多个锁定球可以骑行。 轮毂具有与锁定球相同数量的孔，每个孔适于接收锁定球。 滑动护套围绕轮毂。 该滑动护套具有围绕其内表面的轴向间隔的环形突起和环形槽。 当花键接头运行时，环形突起压靠锁定球。 环形槽包围多边形弹簧，弹簧具有与锁定球数相同数量的侧面。 多边形弹簧的每一侧的中心从径向向外的位置挤压锁定球，并且当花键关节被拆卸时防止锁定球脱离位置。 因此，通过相对于轮毂轴向移动滑动护套，可以进行一次性附接/分离操作。