摘要 |
A self-aligning driveshaft coupler (100) comprises a receiving clutch (102) that is rotatable and has a neck with a spiral channel (120) round the neck (106), wherein the spiral channel (120) has a first end (122) and a second end (124). A locking clutch assembly (130) has a first ring shaped member (132) and a second ring shaped member (134) that rotate together. A locking pin (128) extends radially from the second ring shaped member (134) and into the first end (122) of the spiral channel (120) and pulling the locking clutch assembly (130) toward the receiving clutch (102) as the receiving clutch (102) rotates until the locking pin (128) is in the second end (124) of the spiral channel (129) following the spiral channel (120). A plurality of drive pins (146) extend axially from the first ring shaped member (132) and engage the receiving clutch (102) when the locking pin (128) is in the second end (124) of the spiral channel (120). |