Universal joint
US11668350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2300/06
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A universal joint, having a first joint member with longitudinally extending arms, each arm having one or more contact surfaces and a second joint member with longitudinally extending arms, where each arm includes one or more contact surfaces. The universal joint also includes one or more independent contact objects disposed between a contact surface of the first joint member and a contact surface of the second joint member. The universal joint also includes a load rod disposed in an axial channel between the first joint member and the second joint member.
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