Inventors:
James Booe - Indianapolis IN
Assignee:
Precision Propeller, Inc. - Indianapolis IN
International Classification:
B63H 2334
US Classification:
440 83, 440 52, 416 93 A, 416134 R
Abstract:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for connecting a drive axle to a propeller. A drive member is configured to mount on a drive axle, a tubular member is coupled to the propeller, and a resilient member is configured to be positioned between the drive member and the tubular member. The drive member has an axis and includes a plurality of radially outwardly extending tabs. The tubular member is coupled to the propeller and has an axis and a plurality of radially inwardly extending tabs. The resilient member has an axis and is configured to be positioned between the outwardly extending tabs and the inwardly extending tabs. Furthermore, the resilient member is mounted coaxially with the drive member and the tubular member.