Constant velocity joint torsional damper
US10041547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2036 |
Classification
- 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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