Helix coupling

Patent · Tue Apr 25 04:00:00 EDT 1989

OSTI ID:7021890

Ginell, W S

A coupling for connecting helix members in series, which consists of a pair of U-shaped elements, one of which is attached to each helix end with the "U" sections of the elements interlocked. The coupling is particularly beneficial for interconnecting helical Nitinol elements utilized in thermal actuators or engines. Each coupling half is attached to the associated helix at two points, thereby providing axial load while being easily removed from the helix, and reusable.

• DOE Contract Number: AC05-78OR06028
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 4824276; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 6-359973
• OSTI ID: 7021890
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
330000* -- Advanced Propulsion Systems
ALLOYS
CONFIGURATION
COUPLINGS
DESIGN
ENGINES
FABRICATION
HEAT ENGINES
HELICAL CONFIGURATION
JOINING
NICKEL ALLOYS
NITINOL
NITINOL HEAT ENGINES
SHAPE MEMORY EFFECT
TITANIUM ALLOYS