FLEXIBLE TORSION COUPLING

摘要

A flexible torsion coupling for two machine elements is disclosed. The coupling includes a pair of rings which are respectively provided on the machine elements and partially surround each other at a radial distance. A first ring of the pair of rings has an axially open, U-shaped profile and defines a space that is at least partly divided by the second ring of the rings into a pair of chambers, which surround each other in radial direction. A radial bearing is provided in one of the chambers and a damping element is provided in the other chamber. The torsion coupling has a smaller axial length and permits, for example, the transmission of rotational forces of a shaft to a pulley connected with the shaft by the torsion coupling.