Patent · US Expired

Sliding universal joint having a holder inclination restriction flange and independent rails

US4971595A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 1988
Grant dateNov 20, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S464/905
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A restriction flange is independently formed and then fitted on one end of each cylindrical holder in a sliding universal joint and abuts a rail portion surface of the transmitting groove to prevent inclination of the holder. The rail portion can also be formed independently of the outer member and then fixed thereto by bolting, welding or caulking.

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