Ball triplan constant velocity joint centering spring
US5254038A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S464/905
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A triplan constant velocity joint has an outer member, an inner member, shoes, rolling elements between the shoes and the outer member, and a positioning spring to position the rolling elements in relation to the inner member. The spring has a body with first and second arms for retaining the rolling elements with respect to the inner member. The spring also includes a retaining mechanism which both secures the spring to the inner member and provides a restoring force to position the rolling elements in relation to the inner member.
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