| 摘要 |
A flexible coupling includes a plurality of flexible torque-transmitting members arranged in a circular pattern around the axis of the coupling. Each member is of an elastomeric material and has two parallel stud-receiving passageways. The studs projecting through the radially outer passageways of the torque-transmitting members are supported on their axially outer ends by one part of the coupling. The studs projecting through the radially inner passageways are supported at their axially outer ends by the other part of the coupling. Thus torques are transmitted from one part of the coupling by way of the radially outer studs, the torque-transmitting members, and the radially inner studs, to the other part of the coupling, or vice versa. The torque-transmitting members have a number of features tending to increase the life of the coupling and to preclude relative movements, in particular pivotal movements, of the supporting studs of the torque-transmitting members relative to the torque-transmitting members proper. Each of the torque-transmitting members includes a woven reinforcement strip of which one end is arranged immediately adjacent to one of the stud-receiving passageways of the particular torque-transmitting member. Said strip forms a plurality of substantially spirally shaped windings extending around said pair of stud-receiving passageways. |
