Apparatus and method for testing drive shaft joints

    公开(公告)号:US11448566B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-20

    申请号:US17241516

    申请日:2021-04-27

    IPC分类号: G01M13/027 G01M13/022

    摘要: A first shaft segment and a second shaft segment are joined by a first fastener and a second fastener to form a shaft test assembly. The first shaft segment and the second shaft segment are each curved between first and second circumferential ends. A method of testing a shaft includes displacing a first applicator part relative a second applicator part to exert a load on the shaft test assembly. The resulting shear stress on the shaft test assembly can be measured to determine material properties of the shaft. A first applicator part extends at least partially into the shaft test assembly and interfaces with the first shaft segment to apply a load. A second applicator part extends at least partially into the shaft test assembly and interfaces with the second shaft segment to apply a load.

    COMPOSITE STRUCTURES WITH DAMAGE DETECTION CAPABILITY

    公开(公告)号:US20210299997A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-30

    申请号:US17212831

    申请日:2021-03-25

    摘要: A polymer-matrix fiber-reinforced composite structure includes a plurality of polymer composite layers having at least one polymer composite layer that includes a first polymer-matrix and a first fluorescent agent interspersed through the first polymer-matrix. Damage to the polymer composite structure results in a change in fluorescence at the point of damage. A method for detecting damage in the polymer composite structure described above including the steps of applying light having a wavelength selected to induce fluorescence in the first fluorescent agent to the polymer composite structure, detecting a detected fluorescence pattern, and comparing the detected fluorescence pattern to a predetermined normal fluorescence pattern.

    COMPOSITE DRIVE SHAFTS
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220356900A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-10

    申请号:US17872109

    申请日:2022-07-25

    IPC分类号: F16C3/02 F16D1/027 F16D3/72

    摘要: A drive shaft is for selectively connecting a drive input to an output. The drive shaft has a tubular portion, a first diaphragm member, and a second diaphragm member displaced axially along the shaft from the first diaphragm member. The first and second diaphragm members each are formed with two axial ends. At least one undulation extends radially of the ends. The tubular portion connects the first and second diaphragm members. The first and second diaphragm members and the tubular portion are formed of fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites. The first and second diaphragm members are connected to first and second axial ends of the tubular portion through a mechanical connection at joints. There is also a method of forming a drive shaft.