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A flexible coupling comprising first and second hubs and a center member aligned on a longitudinal axis. At least one spool is also aligned on said axis. There is a plurality of discs forming at least three flexible joints between the hubs, center member and spool, wherein no more than two of the fl

A flexible coupling comprising first and second hubs and a center member aligned on a longitudinal axis. At least one spool is also aligned on said axis. There is a plurality of discs forming at least three flexible joints between the hubs, center member and spool, wherein no more than two of the flexible joints permit both axial and angular misalignment, the remainder of the flexible joints including piloting means for eliminating angular misalignment while permitting axial misalignment.

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A flexible torque transmission coupling, comprising: a flexible disc having a central longitudinal axis and having a plurality of angularly-spaced, longitudinal apertures equidistant from said axis; first and second rigid elements aligned along said axis, wherein said disc is alternately secured to

A flexible torque transmission coupling, comprising: a flexible disc having a central longitudinal axis and having a plurality of angularly-spaced, longitudinal apertures equidistant from said axis; first and second rigid elements aligned along said axis, wherein said disc is alternately secured to said first and second rigid elements through said apertures so as to transmit torque between said rigid elements; and cooperating means on said first and second rigid elements for eliminating angular misalignment between said first and second rigid elements while still permitting axial misalignment between them, wherein said cooperating means comprises said first rigid element having a cylindrical outer surface portion and said second rigid element having a cylindrical inner surface portion, wherein said cylindrical outer surface fits into said cylindrical inner surface with a close sliding fit.