Interesting design, the ‘Thompson Coupling’ as apposed to the ‘Thomas Coupling’. It’s a true constant velocity coupling designed and built in Australia.
There is a Youtube version of the movie that the company has made that shows it going through a variety of tests etc and seems pretty convincing.
Welcome to Thompson Couplings Limited - Home of the Revolutionary Thompson Coupling and
At one particular point the commentator makes mention of its use as a fully articulated rotor head (with a one ton(ne) weight suspended from the rig) and I have to admit that I could see the potential.
Are there any heli designs out there that could apply this technology, specifically to the rotor system?
(I’m not affiliated with the company, but have to admit to being a believer in the technology…. Can’t buy any shares at the moment though
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