Tripod type constant velocity universal joint
US6264565A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S464/905
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a tripod type constant velocity universal joint having a roller (28) carried by each of three trunnions (25) of an inner joint member (24) and accommodated in one of three guide grooves (22) of an outer joint member (21) so that the roller (28) rolls along track surfaces (23) of the corresponding guide groove on its convex outer periphery, cooperating surface portions (31a and 31b) and/or (32a and 32b) being provided, which come in contact with each other when the roller (28) is about to tilt in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the outer joint member.
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