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Locking double U-joint assembly

US5197816A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 1992
Grant dateMar 30, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32041
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible double U-joint assembly that includes structure for locking the assembly in a single U-joint mode to permit easy insertion into a pipeline with an associated inspection device. When in the pipeline, the assembly may be converted to a double U-joint mode by applying tension to the device.

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