Homokinetic coupling having a guiding device having a radial spring force action
US4995850A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S464/906
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A homokinetic coupling for coupling two components in such a manner as to accomodate swiveling motion therebetween. One component includes a housing and the other component is a shaft with a spherical end portion received in the housing. The end portion includes grooves which open radially inwardly to a central hollow. The housing includes a corresponding number of grooves. Balls are disposed in the corresponding grooves of the end portion and housing. A helical coil tension spring is disposed concentrically within the hollow to provide a radially outward spring force on the balls.
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