Helix coupling
Abstract
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.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- OSTI Identifier:
- 6568536
- Application Number:
- ON: DE83006872
- Assignee:
- ERA-08-018484; EDB-83-051427
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-78OR06028
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING; COUPLINGS; DESIGN; NITINOL HEAT ENGINES; ENGINES; HEAT ENGINES; 425007* - Engineering- Power Cycles- Other- (1980-)
Citation Formats
Ginell, W S. Helix coupling. United States: N. p., 1982.
Web.
Ginell, W S. Helix coupling. United States.
Ginell, W S. Wed .
"Helix coupling". United States.
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title = {Helix coupling},
author = {Ginell, W S},
abstractNote = {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.},
doi = {},
journal = {},
number = ,
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place = {United States},
year = {Wed Mar 17 00:00:00 EST 1982},
month = {Wed Mar 17 00:00:00 EST 1982}
}
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