Leadscrew coupler

U.S. Patent Number: 5392662

Abstract: A relatively inexpensive coupling for preventing the transmission of thread drunkenness to a carriage or other element being driven by a lead screw. The coupling is formed with an input plate and an output plate both connected to an intermediate member. The connections via flexure members permit movement of the intermediate member relative to the coupling and the output plate to provide uniform motion to a carriage along the lead screw axis.

Inventors: Jadrich; Bradley S. (Rochester, NY), Bridges; Mark E. (Spencerport, NY)

Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, NY)

Application Number: 08/123,838

Issued: 1995-02-28

Expired: 2007-02-28

Classes: 74/89.36 ; 267/160; 403/220; 464/100; 464/51

Field of search: 74/89.15 267/160 403/220,223 464/51,100

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