| 摘要 |
<p>An elastomeric joint (70) is disclosed. The joint (70) can be used as part of an articulated coupling that can be used as part of a progressive cavity device (12, 16) including using the articulate coupling (30, 40, 50, 70) for converting the complex motion of the rotor into simple rotation. The coupling includes two shafts (30, 40) coupled to one another by joint assemblies (70) connected to opposite ends of an intermediate shaft (50). The joint assemblies include interlocked threaded portions (71, 73) and an elastomer (75) filling the spaces between the threaded portions. Under loading the male (71) and female (73) portions move relative to one another so that the elastomer (75) is subject to both compression and shear. Should the elastomer (75) fail, the threaded portions simply lock together thereby allowing fail safe operation. The moving components within the coupling are perfectly isolated from the surrounding environment. The joint and coupling can also be used for other applications, especially those involving high torque.</p> |
