Torque tubes with better total failure performance is provided. The torque tube comprises a plurality of reinforcement members made from a second material with a higher temperature strength than the first material. In preferred embodiments, the reinforcement members are tungsten rods. The reinforcement members are located concentrically around a central axis of the torque tube and each reinforcement member spans a center line of a central tube of the torque tube and spans a majority of a longitudinal length of the torque tube. In preferred embodiments, the reinforcement members are drive keys.


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    Title :

    REINFORCED TORQUE TUBES


    Additional title:

    VERSTÄRKTE DREHMOMENTRÖHREN
    TUBES DE COUPLE RENFORCÉS


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-03-26


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F16D COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION , Nicht schaltbare Kupplungen / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / F16C SHAFTS , Wellen



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