Snap-in bearing cup
US11401968B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D3/41
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joint assembly having a first joint member drivingly connected to a second joint member by a third joint member. The first joint member of the joint assembly has a first yoke arm with a first yoke arm aperture defined by a first yoke arm aperture surface and a second yoke arm with a second yoke arm aperture defined by a second yoke arm aperture surface. The joint assembly M further includes one or more bearing cup assemblies having a bearing cup with a base portion and a tubular portion. At least a portion of the bearing cup assemblies are received and/or retained within at least a portion of the first yoke arm aperture and the second yoke arm aperture of the first joint member. One or more attachment portions extend outboard from at least a portion of an outer surface of the base portion of the bearing cup.
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