Technical Reports

A number of technical reports have been completed by Thompson Couplings and external professional testing companies and universities. These reports can be accessed by clicking the appropriate links as indicated below.

The AE series Alignment Eliminator® is a new product with a number of patents applied for. A number of technical reports are in preparation at this time. The 2 links that follow the AE series definition are basic tutorials on how the Thompson Constant Velocity Joint (TCVJ®) mechanically works.

The AE Series basic description. The AE series basically utilises industrial grade Rzeppa plunging style mechanisms with patent pending, sealed for life, lubrication features. 

The TCVJ® is a Globally Patented and Trademarked Invention. "Click" on the 2 links below, to see and read "How It Works".
TCVJ® "How it Works" Text;

TCVJ® "How it Works" Video Animation;

Vibration Analysis of the TCVJ® by Independant Researchers. "Click" on the 2 links below.
TCVJ® Independent Vibration Report;

TCVJ® University Vibration Analysis;

Energy Efficiency Analysis of the TCVJ® by Independant Researchers. "Click" on the link below.
TCVJ® Outperforms Rzeppa CV Joints at High Angles,Independent Energy Efficiency Report;

Thermal Analysis (graphs)of the TCVJ® by TCL R&D. "Click" on the 2 links below.
TCVJ® Comparison to Ambient;

TCVJ® Generates Almost No Heat and Outperforms Rzeppa CVJ at High Angles in Thermal Heat Generation Tests;

TCVJ Historical 2006 Product Summary Report
TCVJ® and Thompson Couplings Summary;