OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000003331

Quick release disconnect coupling device for drive shaft segments

Published: 2026-09-15T20:11:08.067304Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003331
Categories: Tools & Tooling > Clamping Tools

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ABSTRACT

A coupling device for transmitting torque between two rotating drive shaft
segments. The coupling device includes a locking mechanism for preventing
axial excursions of the drive shaft segments relative to one another when the
drive shaft segments are coupled and transmitting torque. The coupling device,
furthermore, provides a means for quick disconnect of the drive shaft segments
when the transmission of torque is no longer desired and decoupling is
preferred. The coupling device, additionally, includes a guide pin and sleeve
arrangement for piloting the drive shaft segments during coupling. A drive
system is also provided which includes a flexible coupling for accommodating
axial and angular misalignment of the drive shaft segments relative to one
another.

1. Drawings

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.

[0003] Sheet 3.

[0004] Sheet 4.

[0005] Sheet 5.

[0006] Sheet 6.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000003331
Published 2026-09-15T20:11:08.067304Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003331