Homokinetic universal joint assembly
US4249395A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 1978 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S464/906
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A homokinetic universal joint assembly including an outer and an inner joint member with roller bodies engaged for torque transmission therebetween includes a guide member which is located centrally of the assembly within the inner joint member and which supports the roller bodies in the bisecting plane of the assembly. A control sleeve defines a mounting groove extending through the joint center and the guide member is supported within the mounting groove for movement in a direction radially of the joint assembly. The control sleeve is provided with spherical surfaces located equivalent distances on opposite sides of the joint center which are engaged to guide the control sleeve within the inner and outer joint members.
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