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.
REINFORCED TORQUE TUBES
VERSTÄRKTE DREHMOMENTRÖHREN
TUBES DE COUPLE RENFORCÉS
2025-03-26
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
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