Element for transmitting pulling and pushing forces as well as torque

摘要

An element for transmitting pushing and pulling forces as well as torque having a straight configuration and a bent configuration comprises a base plate, an end plate and bellows arranged between the base plate and the end plate. The base plate and the end plate are connected with a connecting element. A plurality of washers is arranged within the bellows, the washers having a tronconical shape at at least one of their major surfaces. The washers are in mutual contact with each other or with the base plate or the end plate respectively, both in the straight configuration and the bent configuration, such that element can transmit pushing and pulling forces both in the straight configuration and the bent configuration without substantially changing the length of the element.

主权项

1. A deflectable element for transmitting pushing and pulling forces as well as torque having a straight configuration and a bent configuration comprising:
a base plate, an end plate, bellows arranged between said base plate and said end plate and a connecting element connecting said base plate with said end plate, whereby a plurality of washers is arranged within said bellows, said washers having a tronconical shape at at least one of their major surfaces, said washers further being in mutual contact with each other or with said base plate or said end plate respectively both in said straight configuration and said bent configuration, such that said deflectable element can transmit pushing and pulling forces both in said straight configuration and said bent configuration without substantially changing the length of said deflectable element, said mutual contact configures said washers without penetration into each other, said mutual contact is a direct contact at said at least one of said major surfaces without an intermediate element.