Machine Design
Oldham coupling is used to connect two shafts

Which are perfectly aligned
Which have lateral misalignment
Which are not in exact alignment
Whose axes intersect at a small angle

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Machine Design
In replacing the V-belts, a complete set of new belts is used instead of replacing a single damaged belt because

The new belt will carry more than its share and result in short life
New and old belts will cause vibrations
Belts are available in sets
Only one belt cannot be fitted with other used belts

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Machine Design
Elastic nut is a locking device in which

One small nut is tightened over main nut and main nut tightened against smaller one by loosening, creating friction jamming
Through slots are made at top and a cotter pin is passed through these and a hole in the bolt, and cotter pin splitted and bent in reverse direction at other end
Hard fibre or nylon cotter is recessed in the nut and becomes threaded as the nut is stewed on the bolt causing a tight grip
A slot is cut partly in middle of nut and then slot reduced by tightening a screw

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