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Universal joint

US11668350B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2020
Grant dateJun 6, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2041

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  • 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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