Self-aligning universal joint assembly for a stern drive
US6305997A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H20/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly and techniques for facilitating assemblage of a drive unit to a gimbal housing in a boat are provided. The assembly uses a universal joint (U-joint) in the gimbal housing for pivotally engaging the drive unit to the gimbal housing. The U-joint includes an input shaft that receives driving power and an output shaft connectable to the drive unit. The assembly further uses an alignment subassembly configured to support the U-joint in an alignment position while its output shaft is being connected to the drive unit.
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