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Constant velocity joint torsional damper

US10041547B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2015
Grant dateAug 7, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S464/906
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A constant velocity joint including an outer race having inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface including a plurality of outer ball tracks. The constant velocity joint also includes an inner race having a plurality of inner ball tracks which correspond to the outer ball tracks, a ball cage disposed between the outer race and the inner race, a plurality of balls arranged within the ball cage and contacting the outer ball tracks and the inner ball tracks. A damping assembly is connected to the outer race.

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