COUPLER FOR TRANSLATING ROTATIONAL FORCES

摘要

A coupler for translating a rotational force, including first and second rotational elements. The first rotational element defines a first pocket. The second rotational element is in axial alignment therewith and defines a second pocket facing the first pocket. The first pocket and the second pocket define a dampening chamber therebetween that varies in volume based on the overlap thereof. A fluid is positioned in the dampening chamber. A portion of the fluid is dispelled from the dampening chamber when the first rotational element rotates relative to the second rotational element and decreases the volume of the dampening chamber.

主权项

1. A coupler for translating a rotational force, comprising:
a first rotational element defining a first pocket; a second rotational element in axial alignment with the first rotational element and defining a second pocket facing the first pocket, the first pocket and the second pocket define a dampening chamber therebetween that varies in volume based on an overlap thereof; and a fluid positioned in the dampening chamber, a portion of the fluid being dispelled from the dampening chamber when the first rotational element rotates relative to the second rotational element and decreases the volume of the dampening chamber.