Coupling adapter and arrangement for multi-powertrain system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9903418
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14567579

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An adapter for use in a power system having a first powertrain joined to a second powertrain by a coupling. The adapter may have a generally cylindrical body having a central bore formed therein that is configured to receive a shaft of the first powertrain, and splines formed at an end of the central bore. The adapter may also have a connection keyway formed within an outer annular surface of the generally cylindrical body and configured to receive a key that engages the coupling, and a balancing keyway formed within the outer annular surface of the generally cylindrical body and configured to remain empty to balance the coupling.

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CATERPILLAR INC100 NE ADAMS STREET PEORIA IL 61629-6490

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Best, Kurtis M Wyoming, US 2 8
Toennies, Tobias James Metamora, US 3 3

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